Karadeniz Technical University

Ocular Surface Findings in Patients with Surgery-Indicated Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Retrospective Study

Background/Objectives: Inflammation plays a central role in the pathophysiology of both chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and dry eye disease (DED), suggesting a possible link between these two conditions. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between surgery-indicated chro...

Son Milenyumda Kürt Nüfusun Anadolu’da Yayılmasının Dokuz Tarihi Aşaması ve Sosyolojik Analizi

Bu çalışmada, Kürt halkının son bin yılda Orta Doğu'da Zagros Dağları'ndan çevre bölgelere ve Orta Anadolu'ya doğru yayılmasının dokuz aşaması incelenecektir. Makale çalışması literatüre dayalı olarak yürütülmüş, elde edilen bilgiler tarih, sosyoloji ve demografi bilimleri kapsam...

Evaluating clean energy strategies for national carbon neutrality: An interdisciplinary policy-focused decision framework

This study aims to evaluate and prioritize clean energy strategies to support Türkiye's national carbon neutrality goals. Achieving carbon neutrality requires adopting clean technologies and effective environmental policy tools. This study presents a novel multi-criteria decision...

Changes in Oral Health Knowledge, Beliefs, and Self-Reported Practices Among Preschool Teachers Between 3 and 12 Months After School-Based Education

Background/Objectives: Preschool teachers can reinforce oral health practices, but the persistence of educational messages requires evaluation. This study assessed changes in oral health knowledge, beliefs, and self-reported practices between 3 and 12 months after school-based ed...

Finite element analysis driven optimization of an electrodynamic levitation system with permanent magnet Halbach arrays

This study presents a finite element analysis (FEA)-driven optimization for the design of an electrodynamic levitation (EDL) system incorporating permanent magnet Halbach arrays (PM-HAs). The primary objective is to maximize the net force difference between lift ( F y ) and drag...

Energy-Based Seismic Damage Assessment of Tunnels during the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence in Turkey

Abstract The February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş earthquake sequence (M7.7, M6.6, and M7.6) produced unprecedented ground-motion energy levels and caused extensive damage to both surface and subsurface infrastructure across southern Turkey. This study conducts a comprehensive, energy...

Influence of regional artificial cavity layouts on flow boiling in micro heat sinks with stepwise-decreasing pin-fin heights

Novel heat sink configurations and associated flow boiling physics were examined. Specifically, the influence of regional artificial cavity layouts on flow boiling in micro heat sinks with stepwise decreasing pin-fin heights was investigated. Four heat sinks with stepwise decreas...

Prognostic Value of Systemic Inflammation Markers and Clinical Factors in Grade 4 Diffuse Glioma: A Multicenter Retrospective Real-World Study

Background/Objectives: Systemic inflammation contributes to tumor growth and spread. We aimed to evaluate the association of pretreatment inflammatory indices and clinical and laboratory factors with survival in newly diagnosed grade 4 diffuse glioma. Methods: A total of 120 pati...

Thoracic epidural analgesia is associated with improved recovery after cardiac surgery: a large retrospective cohort study

Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) has been proposed as an effective analgesic strategy in cardiac surgery because of its potential beneficial effects on postoperative recovery and organ function. However, concerns regarding complications associated with systemic anticoagulation c...

Coexistence of peripheral and central giant cell granulomas in a patient with Evans syndrome: clinical course, management, and outcomes- a case report

Evans syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by immune-mediated cytopenias and chronic immune dysregulation. Its association with giant cell lesions of the jaws is extremely uncommon. A 52-year-old woman with Evans syndrome and a history of mandibular CGCG and maxil...

Web-Based Streaming and Rendering Performance Comparison: CityJSONSeq, FlatCityBuf, and OGC 3D Tiles 1.1

While CityGML was traditionally the dominant standard and format for 3D city models, the ecosystem now includes CityJSON and its streaming derivatives, CityJSONSeq and FlatCityBuf as other formats. Consequently, modern web-based distribution relies on three competing frameworks,...

Nursing Students' Reports of Patient Safety Incidents and Reasons During Clinical Placements: A Secondary Analysis of the International Data

ABSTRACT Clinical placements expose nursing students to patient safety incidents and provide important opportunities for learning about safe care. This study explored how nursing students in four countries recognized and interpreted patient safety incidents encountered or witness...

Neuropeptide Y levels, social functionality, and cognitive insight in patients with schizophrenia in symptomatic remission: A case-control study

Objective This case-control study aimed to investigate serum neuropeptide Y (NPY) levels in patients with schizophrenia in symptomatic remission and to examine their relationship with social functioning and cognitive insight. Methods Forty patients with schizophrenia in symptomat...

Economic, environmental, and operational consequences of maritime chokepoint disruptions: A probabilistic assessment framework

Recent geopolitical tensions have renewed concerns regarding the vulnerability of strategically important maritime chokepoints, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, to disruption events. Given the critical role of these corridors in global trade and energy transportation, disruptio...

Comparative finite element analysis of material–cement combinations in a fixed pediatric space maintainer

The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical behavior of fixed space maintainers fabricated from different materials and bonded with various dental cements using three-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA). A three-dimensional finite element model representing prem...

The Critical Role of Site Characterization in Geotechnical Evaluation: A Case Study of Slope Stability Reinforcement with Soil Nailing

This study presents the reassessment and stabilization design of a failed stepped slope located above a power plant structure in Murgul, Türkiye. Site characterization combined unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) surveying and point-cloud proce...

Mapping Research on Generative Artificial Intelligence for Programming Education: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Background Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform programming education, yet existing research on its integration and impact remains fragmented, underscoring the need for a comprehensive synthesis. Objectives This systematic review aims to...

Serum TLR4, NF-κB, and NLRP3 Levels in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case–Control Study

Background: Increasing evidence suggests that inflammatory processes may be involved in the pathophysiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, clinical data regarding TLR4, NF-κB and NLRP3 in children with ADHD remain limited. This study aimed to compare...

Trajik İyimserlikten Gönüllü Esarete: Nazım Hikmet’in Moskova’ya Kaçışı ve Soğuk Savaş Retoriği

Bu makale, Nazım Hikmet’in 1951 yılında Sovyetler Birliği’ne kaçışı sonrası Soğuk Savaş’ın ideolojik kutuplaşma zemininde geçirdiği dönüşümü ve Sovyet basınındaki beyanatı üzerinden politik bir ikona evrilme sürecini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Şairi ağırlıklı olarak biyografik bi...

Reticulated Ferrocene−Polycarbazole Nanofibers Coupled with CuAl-LDH for Ultrasensitive Label-Free Electrochemical Detection of CA125

Abstract The development of highly sensitive and reliable sensing platforms for ovarian cancer biomarkers is of considerable importance for improving the early diagnostic performance and supporting clinical decision-making. Cancer antigen 125 (CA125) is among the most critical tu...