Mustafa Kemal University

Transport Productivity, Hydrogen Innovation, and Environmental Sustainability: Evidence From High‐Income Economies in Achieving SDG Targets

ABSTRACT Environmental sustainability has become a major policy challenge for high‐income economies, particularly as expanding transport systems increase energy demand and ecological pressure. This raises concerns about the compatibility of economic efficiency with the Sustainabl...

Measuring Contemplation-Based Spiritual Development: Conceptualization and Psychometric Analysis

Contemplation is considered a fundamental consciousness practice that supports spiritual development in both classical Islamic thought and modern spiritual approaches. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable scale to measure individuals’ contemplation-based spiritual dev...

Clinical and radiological outcomes of junctura tendinum preservation versus transection and repair in plate fixation of metacarpal shaft fractures: a retrospective comparative study

The junctura tendinum (JT) are interconnecting bands between the extensor digitorum communis tendons on the dorsum of the hand. During dorsal plate fixation of metacarpal shaft fractures, these structures may need to be divided for adequate exposure, yet whether their transection...

Assessing the role of nuclear energy in promoting green growth: a quantile-based analysis for BRICS

The green economy and clean energy transition have become central global priorities. Nuclear energy, with its potential to reduce carbon emissions, offers a promising pathway for shifting from conventional growth models to green growth. In this context, this study examines the in...

A New Approach in Diabetes Diagnosis: Performance Comparison using Machine Learning Algorithms

According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 589 million adults are expected to be living with diabetes in 2025. This number continues to rise due to unhealthy eating habits and poor quality of life. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent or...

Effects of different growing media on germination performance and seedling morphology of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) seeds

As global awareness of the nutritional and economic value of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) continues to grow, new commercial plantations are being established worldwide, requiring large quantities of uniform, high-quality nursery stock. In this study, the effects of four growi...

Determining mothers’ exposure to intimate partner violence, levels of hopelessness, intolerance of uncertainty, and their attitudes toward child violence in earthquake zones in Türkiye

This study aims to investigate the mothers’ exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV), their levels of hopelessness, intolerance of uncertainty, and attitudes toward violence against children in 11 earthquake-affected provinces in Türkiye. An explanatory sequential mixed-method...

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...

C-terminal–mediated modulation of Holin function from bacteriophage K: implications for phage-derived antimicrobial design

Among phage-derived antimicrobial molecules, holins are membrane-active proteins that play a central role in bacterial lysis; however, the contribution of their individual structural domains to antibacterial activity remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the f...

Determining Cooling Green Space Planning Criteria for Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect Using the Delphi Technique

The urban heat island (UHI) effect is one of the major environmental challenges associated with rapid urbanization, increasing impervious surfaces, and the loss of natural areas, leading to elevated temperatures in urban environments. Planning cooling green spaces is considered o...

Experiences of nurses working at the hospital during the initial major one of the February 6 earthquakes in Turkiye: a qualitative study

Destructive earthquakes have escalated in number and thus disrupted nursing care. From that perspective, understanding nurses’ experiences during earthquakes can offer valuable insights. This study aims to examine the experiences of nurses working at the hospital during the initi...

Synthesis of Quinazoline Derivatives and Mechanistic Approaches in Lung and Breast Cancers

The quinazoline/quinazolinone ring is known as a unique scaffold, and its derivatives possess a broad biological activity profile, including antibacterial, antifungal, anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, anti-HIV, and analgesic activity, primarily focusing on anticancer activity....

Phenotypic and ISSR-Based Molecular Diversity and Preliminary In Vitro Establishment of Wild Leek (Allium ampeloprasum L.) Germplasm

Wild leek (Allium ampeloprasum L.) is an undercharacterized wild edible species and a potentially valuable resource for conservation and horticultural improvement. This study evaluated 24 site-derived accessions from different localities in Hatay Province, Türkiye, using field-ob...

Wild mushroom Tylopilus felleus antioxidant, anticholinesterase and oxidant status and heavy metal contents

Mushrooms play essential roles in natural ecosystems due to their ecological functions and bioactive potential, and many species are also valued for nutritional and medicinal purposes. In the present study, the antioxidant and oxidant status, anticholinesterase activity, and heav...

Comparison of the effectiveness of the SPB and TTP block combinations versus the PECS 2 block in modified radical mastectomy: a prospective randomized study

The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic efficacy of a combination of serratus plane block (SPB) and transversus thoracic plane (TTP) block with pectoral nerve block (PECS) 2 in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy (MRM) surgery. Sixty patients in the ASA I-I...

Çocuğun Dijital Dünyada Korunmasında Normatif Uyum ve Denetim Çerçevesi

Çevrimiçi çocuk risk tipolojileri literatürde yerleşik görünmektedir. Buna rağmen tipolojilerin sahada karar verme süreçlerine, hukuki yetki eşiği, amaçla sınırlılık, zorunluluk/ölçülülük ve usuli güvenceler bakımından denetlenebilir bir uyum mimarisi olarak aktarılmasının çoğu ç...

Assessment of the correlation between serum elafin concentrations and disease severity, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein levels in psoriasis patients

Objective: This study was conducted to examine elafin levels between individuals with psoriasis and a healthy control group and to evaluate the relationship between elafin concentrations and disease severity, inflammatory markers, and lipid parameters.Method: The study sample inc...

Asthma evaluation of risk factors in atopic patients in the Hatay Region

Objective: This study investigated the role of systemic inflammatory indices and specific aeroallergen sensitizations in predicting asthma among patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma, within the United Airway Disease (UAD) framework.Method: A retrospective study was con...

Post-earthquake intestinal parasite screening and family education in a primary school in Hatay, Türkiye

Objective: After the earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023, Hatay province, located in the Mediterranean region of Türkiye, was devastated. After the natural disaster, people whose houses were destroyed started to live together in temporary accommodation center...

Characterization of Phylogroups, Virulence Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance in Canine Pyometra‐associated Escherichia coli

The presence of multidrug-resistant extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) in pets poses a significant threat to animal health and represents a potential source of antimicrobial resistance with zoonotic transmission to humans. A total of 56 pyometra swab samples from...