Kastamonu University

Attention-Enhanced Bi-LSTM Ensembles with Frozen ESM-2 Embeddings Achieve Competitive Performance in Protein Subcellular Localization

Predicting protein subcellular locations computationally is crucial for analyzing large protein datasets. A key issue is that similar sequences in training and test sets artificially inflate accuracy estimates. This study investigates whether Protein Language Model (PLM) features...

Diagnosis, management, and prevention of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever: a Delphi-based consensus study in Türkiye

Background Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a widely distributed viral haemorrhagic fever with expanding geographic range. As new regions encounter the disease, clinicians must make high-stakes decisions despite limited standardised management frameworks. Methods In thi...

Maun (Swietenia mahagoni) odununun bazi karakteristik özelliklerinin belirlenmesi

Yenilenebilir bir biyomalzeme olan ahşap, yüksek mekanik dayanımı, işlenebilirliği ve karbon depolama kapasitesi sayesinde sürdürülebilir malzeme teknolojilerinde önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu kapsamda, ekonomik değeri yüksek tropikal ağaç türlerinin özelliklerinin incelenmesi, sü...

Fabrication and performance evaluation of trapezoidal surface-layered functionally graded composites via a novel separator-assisted powder metallurgy technique

Traditional powder metallurgy (PM) techniques typically produce functionally graded composite materials (FGCMs) with planar interfaces, which limit the design possibilities and mechanical performance of the resulting materials. In this study, a novel separator-assisted molding te...

Mentalization and Emotion Regulation Difficulties in Adolescent Girls With Social Anxiety Disorder

INTRODUCTION: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a prevalent disorder that often begins during adolescence, leading to considerable challenges in social functioning and overall mental health. Previous studies have demonstrated that mentalization deficits and emotion regulation diff...

Structure−Adhesion Relationship in Citric Acid-Crosslinked Cellulose Based Adhesives

Abstract Understanding how molecular architecture and rheological properties govern crosslinking behavior of cellulose derivatives is essential for designing high-performance biobased adhesive systems. This study investigates citric acid (CA)-mediated crosslinking in carboxymethy...

Enhancing salt stress tolerance in sugar beet via TiO 2 nanoparticles: a machine learning approach

In this study, the biostimulant potential of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles was investigated to enhance sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) seed response to salt stress. Controlled applications were conducted at different NaCl (0–200 mM) and TiO2 (0–1,800 ppm) levels, and eight...

The parent effect: Unpacking beliefs and behaviors in adolescent success in Sweden and Türkiye

Abstract Objective This study examined the direct and indirect associations between parental factors and adolescents’ academic success in Türkiye and Sweden. Background Parental beliefs, expectations, and involvement are key contributors to adolescents’ academic development. Howe...