Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

Midwives’ awareness of climate change and sustainability

This cross-sectional study examined climate-change awareness and sustainability consciousness among midwives and the association between the two scale scores. From September to October 2023, 100 midwives working in maternity units at two hospitals in southern Türkiye completed an...

Kahramanmaraş/Andırın ağzı şekil özellikleri (isim ve zamir çekimleri)

Oğuz boylarının Anadolu’nun farklı bölgelerine yerleşmeleri, geçmişten günümüze ağız farklılıklarının oluşumunda belirleyici bir etken olmuştur. Yerleşim süreciyle birlikte her bölge, sosyal, kültürel ve coğrafi koşulların etkisiyle kendine özgü ağız özellikleri geliştirmiştir. B...

Neonatal Niemann–Pick type C: a case series integrating clinical findings, structural modeling and ACMG-based variant interpretation

Abstract Background Niemann–Pick disease type C (NPC) is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder that can present in the neonatal period with cholestasis and hepatosplenomegaly, making early diagnosis challenging. We report a case series of three neonates evaluated...

Hybrid Deep Feature Extraction and mRMR-Based Optimization-Assisted Machine Learning Approaches in MRI-Based Brain Tumor Classification

Brain tumors are among the important neurological diseases that require early and accurate diagnosis due to their high mortality rates and serious clinical outcomes. Although Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widely used in the evaluation of brain tumors, structural and tissue...

Investigation of The Use of Biomass in Fossil Fuel Boilers

Aim of study: The objective of this study is to evaluate the usability of biomass-coal fuel blends in cogeneration systems. This will be achieved by analysing their calorific value and ash content. Coal from Şırnak was used as the fossil fuel, and four types of lignocellulosic bi...

Economic consequences of infectious abortion in dairy cows in Türkiye: a literature-based production modeling approach

The aim of this study was to estimate the economic consequences of infectious abortion in dairy cows in Türkiye using a literature-based production modeling approach. Data were compiled from published studies reporting infectious agents identified in investigated bovine abortion...

Evaluation of the accuracy and reproducibility of large language models (ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini) in responding to patient-centered lipedema questions

Background Lipedema is a frequently misdiagnosed chronic condition that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. As artificial intelligence (AI)-based large language models (LLMs) become increasingly integrated into healthcare communication, their accuracy and consistency...

A medicolegal evaluation of attitudes toward euthanasia: psychometric validation of the ATE scale in Türkiye

Abstract Background Euthanasia remains a complex ethical, legal, and medical issue. Although euthanasia is not legally permitted in Türkiye, understanding medical students’ attitudes toward euthanasia is important for medical education, bioethical debate, and future policy discus...

Preoxygenation with deep breathing plus pressure support and positive end-expiratory pressure in obese patients and ultrasound assessment of gastric distension: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background It is known that anatomical and physiological differences in obese patients make preoxygenation difficult and limit its success. This study aimed to investigate the effects of adding pressure support ventilation (PSV) and positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP...

Initial Changes in eGFR during Treatment with Balcinrenone and Dapagliflozin

Introduction: The novel non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist balcinrenone in combination with dapagliflozin reduced urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) over 12 weeks in the MIRO-CKD phase 2 trial in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and induced a modest acute eGF...

Data-Driven Validation and Correction of the Distortion Factor Estimated from Current Total Harmonic Distortion Using Industrial Field Measurements

In this study, the validity of the theoretical distortion factor based on total harmonic distortion of current (THDI) under industrial field conditions was evaluated, and low-complexity, data-driven correction models were developed to reduce formula error. The dataset was compile...

Determination of the Persistence of Some Entomopathogenic Fungi and Wettable Powder Formulations on Concrete Surfaces against Major Stored Product Pests

In this study, the entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana Vuillemin (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) and Metarhizium robertsii Sorokin (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) and their wettable powder (WP) formulations were evaluated for efficacy and persistence on concrete surfaces agai...

Effects of combined exercise training and bicycle ergonomic adaptation on cycling performance and physical fitness in recreational cyclists: a randomized controlled trial with 6-month follow-up

Cycling performance is influenced by physiological capacity and bicycle ergonomics, but the combined effects of structured exercise training and bicycle ergonomic adaptation in recreational cyclists remain unclear. To examine the effects of combined exercise training and bicycle...

Investigation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) use and drug resistance characteristics in HIV-positive patients

In recent years, the global increase in drug resistance rates against antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens has underscored the importance of incorporating HIV drug resistance testing into routine clinical practice and its critical role in treatment success. The aim of this study...

Rosmarinic Acid Enhances Doxorubicin Activity in MDA-MB-231 Cells: Associations with Intracellular Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Apoptosis

Background/Objectives: Rosmarinic acid (RA) is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound with promising anticancer activity; however, its potential to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of doxorubicin (DOX) against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has not been comprehensively...

Comparison of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins in Cancer Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from a Single-Center Experience

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently encountered in patients with cancer and poses challenges for anticoagulant management. The present study was conducted to compare clinical outcomes associated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and low-molecular-weight hepar...

Financial Technologies and Market Volatility: Dynamic Connectedness between FinTech and Traditional Markets

Abstract This study examines the dynamic volatility spillover between financial technologies and traditional and alternative financial markets. The analysis utilizes daily data covering the period from January 2018 to March 2026 for FinTech ETFs, the Nasdaq, Bitcoin, and gold mar...

Effect of a structured educational intervention on family medicine residents’ knowledge of preconception and pregnancy nutrition: a pilot study

Objective: The study evaluates the impact of educational intervention on family medicine residents’ knowledge regarding nutritional support during preconception and pregnancy. It aims to address knowledge deficiencies to enhance maternal-infant health outcomes. Method: The study...

Bromelain protects kidneys against cyclophosphamide nephrotoxicity

Objective: Cyclophosphamide (CP) is an anticancer drug; however, it has toxic adverse effects on kidney. Bromelain (BRM) is a proteolytic enzyme found in pineapple plants, having many activities in several areas of therapeutic treatments. In this experimental study, BRM was evalu...

Comparison of Whole‐Gland and Transition Zone PSA Density in Predicting Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in PI‐RADS 3 Lesions

ABSTRACT Background PI‐RADS 3 lesions represent a clinical gray zone in prostate cancer diagnostics, often leading to unnecessary biopsies. Additional biomarkers are needed to improve risk stratification and safely exclude clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). This stud...