Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University

Prevalence of urinary incontinence among women in Turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Urinary incontinence (UI), defined as the involuntary leakage of urine, is a common condition that affects women's quality of life and overall health. UI becomes more frequent with age and is also observed during pregnancy and postpartum. This systematic review and meta-analysis...

Integrated in vitro and in silico evaluation of the antibiofilm activity of Artemisia dracunculus L. against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

This study investigated the antibiofilm and antibacterial potential of Artemisia dracunculus L. extract through integrated in vitro and in silico approaches. Antibacterial activity was evaluated using the disc diffusion method against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, an...

The effect of resveratrol on the hippocampus in the pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) - dependent kindling model of epilepsy

Epilepsy is a long-term neurological condition marked by neuronal excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and inflammation of the nervous system. This study seeks to explore the neuroprotective and anti-seizure properties of Resveratrol (RSV) and the molecular processes involved in a p...

Molecular Coordination–Driven Photothermally Stable FACs‐based Perovskite Solar Cells with Efficiency Over 25% via Dicarbonyl‐Functionalized Thienoacene Small Molecule

ABSTRACT The practical deployment of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is critically hindered by their susceptibility to moisture, oxygen, and thermal degradation, particularly under high‐temperature and high‐humidity conditions. Herein, we design and synthesize a dicarbonyl‐function...

Direct Silicon/Perovskite Heterojunction Solar Cells Enabled by Interfacial Energetics and Charge-Selective Contact Engineering

Abstract Single-junction crystalline silicon (Si) and perovskite solar cells are approaching their fundamental efficiency limits, while the prevailing Si/perovskite tandem architecture requires complex sub-cell interconnection and current matching. Here, we developed a Si/perovsk...

Identification and quality characterization of a putative novel 17x + 8y high‐molecular‐weight glutenin subunit recombination in bread wheat

Abstract BACKGROUND High‐molecular‐weight glutenin subunits ( HMW ‐ GSs ) are major determinants of dough rheological behavior and bread‐making quality in bread wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.). Among wheat genomes, the Glu‐ B1 locus exhibits the highest allelic diversity; however,...

Decontamination kinetics, quality attributes, and shelf life extension of stuffed pasta (mantı) processed by combined microwave drying and low-pressure argon cold plasma treatment

Abstract In this study, a novel combined process utilizing microwave drying and vacuum microwave-plasma techniques was investigated as an alternative to traditional drying methods to ensure the quality preservation and shelf-life extension of stuffed pasta (Turkish mantı). A cust...

Crossing gendered borders: Afghan women’s experiences in the Iran–Türkiye borderlands

This study examines how borders intensified by increasing irregular migration function not only as geographical boundaries but also as social, political, and gendered spaces. Focusing on the experiences of young Afghan women along the Iran–Türkiye migration corridor, it approache...

Comparative Evaluation of Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Capacity in Aronia melanocarpa, Crataegus orientalis spp, and Cornus mas L. fruits

This study comparatively evaluated the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant capacity of three phenolic-rich fruit species: Aronia melanocarpa (cv. Nero and Viking), Crataegus orientalis (hawthorn), and Cornus mas (cv. Yalçınkaya 77). Fully mature fruits were harvested dur...

Multifunctional CuSbS2 Nanocrystals as an Integrated Flexocatalytic–Photocatalytic–Nanozymatic Platform for Antibacterial Therapy

Abstract Ultrasound-enabled catalytic strategies offer a non-invasive route for antibacterial therapy but are typically limited to non-centrosymmetric piezoelectric materials. Herein, we developed ultrasound-assisted flexocatalysis as a symmetry-independent approach for reactive...

Lightweight Machine Learning Framework for Cavitation Detection in Submersible Pumps Using Experimental Multi-Sensor Data

Cavitation is one of the major factors reducing the performance, efficiency, and service life of deep well submersible pumps used in agricultural irrigation systems. Therefore, the early detection of cavitation is essential for improving pump reliability and reducing maintenance...

Mycorrhizal inoculation enhances productivity, mineral nutrition, pomology, and bioactive compounds of sweet cherry under field conditions on calcareous soils

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are increasingly recognized as a sustainable biological approach to improve nutrient acquisition and fruit quality in horticultural crops. Their role is particularly important under calcareous soil conditions where nutrient availability is restr...

Codes over Frobenius Ring T

This paper focuses on the construction and analysis of codes over the Frobenius ring T. By exploiting the idempotent structure of the ring, codes over T are decomposed into direct sums of component codes over a related local Frobenius non-chain ring. A gray map is constructed and...

INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF WEB 2.0 TOOLS TRAINING ON PRESERVICE TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF DIGITAL COMPETENCE, 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES IN THE EDUCATIONAL USE OF WEB 2.0 TOOLS

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of training programs on the use of Web 2.0 tools in education designed for preservice teachers on their perceptions of digital competence, 21st-century skills, and Web 2.0 tool usage competencies. The study employed a...

INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF WEB 2.0 TOOLS TRAINING ON PRESERVICE TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF DIGITAL COMPETENCE, 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES IN THE EDUCATIONAL USE OF WEB 2.0 TOOLS

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of training programs on the use of Web 2.0 tools in education designed for preservice teachers on their perceptions of digital competence, 21st-century skills, and Web 2.0 tool usage competencies. The study employed a...

Associations between pain severity and physical, psychosocial, and health literacy-related factors in shoulder pathologies

This study aimed to examine the associations between pain severity and physical, psychosocial, and health literacy-related factors in individuals with shoulder pathologies. Seventy individuals with physician-diagnosed shoulder pathologies were included in this cross-sectional stu...

Tryptophan metabolism and erectile dysfunction: pathophysiological insights into kynurenine pathway dysregulation

Abstract Background ED refers to the persistent difficulty in attaining or sustaining a firm enough erection for satisfactory sexual performance. The kynurenine pathway (KP) of tryptophan metabolism is associated with reactive oxygen species production and inflammation and may be...

An innovative approach for personalized energy expenditure estimation using physiological measurements and gait characteristics: an artificial intelligence-based study

<title>Abstract</title> Accurate estimation of energy expenditure (EE) plays a critical role in combating physical inactivity and obesity. This study aimed to develop a new personalized EE estimation model that goes beyond standard accelerometer data by integrating physiological...

Family Physicians’ Knowledge Levels and Awareness Regarding HPV Infection and HPV Vaccines

Background: In primary care settings, cervical cancer screening and prevention are highly dependent on healthcare provider initiatives, particularly in countries like Türkiye where the HPV vaccine is not yet integrated into the national routine immunization schedule. Since HPV va...