Near East University

Exploring the nexus between energy productivity, globalization, economic growth, and CO2 emissions in France using fourier-based methods

This study examines the effects of globalization, energy productivity, primary energy consumption, and economic growth on CO₂ emissions in France. Using quarterly time-series data for France covering between 1990Q1 and 2019Q4, the study models CO₂ emissions as a function of globa...

Unified multi-task YOLO-Lite framework for road defect detection and image-level classification with edge-optimized quantization and explainable visual inference

Automated road defect assessment requires models that can accurately localize pavement damage, identify the overall defect category, and operate with limited computational resources. However, most existing approaches address object-level detection and image-level classification u...

The impact of environmental, social, and governance uncertainty and economic growth on green energy management in the United States

Green energy is no longer merely an environmental priority for the United States; it has become a strategic pathway for sustainable development shaped by environmental, social, and governance uncertainty (ESGU) and economic growth (ECG). Against this background, this study examin...

Dental pulp stones as an independent predictor for extracranial carotid artery calcification: a cross-sectional cone-beam computed tomography analysis

Vascular calcification is a key indicator of cardiovascular risk, and dental imaging allows its visualization. Dental pulp calcifications (pulp stones) have been suggested as markers of systemic mineralization. This study aimed to assess the association between pulp stones and ex...

The janus-faced function of mesenchymal stem cells in oral cancer

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which exist in bone marrow, tooth pulp, and tumor microenvironments, have a dual role in oral malignancies. These cells interact closely with cancer stem cells (CSCs) and the tumor microenvironment (TME). On the one hand, MSCs accelerate the growth...

A hybrid machine learning framework using fractional order dynamics to predict fish toxicity in aquatic ecosystems

Accurate prediction of chemical toxicity to aquatic organisms remains a critical challenge in environmental risk assessment. Traditional machine-learning (ML) models capture static correlations but cannot represent time-dependent, memory-driven processes such as bioaccumulation a...

Preoperative embolization for glioblastoma surgery: A scoping review

Background: Preoperative embolization for glioblastoma (GBM) is a relatively uncommon procedure, and few studies have described its role as an adjunct to surgery. Methods: PubMed, MEDLINE via Ovid, and ScienceDirect were searched following the Preferred Reporting Items for Scopin...

Cross-domain volatility connectedness and portfolio optimization among DeFi, ESG, biodiversity, and new economy markets: evidence from multiple global crises

The growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) and sustainability-linked investment markets has been rapid. This, alongside an unprecedented succession of global crises, has created an urgent need to comprehend the propagation of risk across financial markets and its portfolio implic...

2D-unsteady chaotic flows for mixing two different non-Newtonian fluids: optimization and flow control

Mixing of non-Newtonian fluids has been widely studied, yet numerical investigations of the simultaneous mixing of two different shear-thinning fluids inside chaotic mixers remain limited. In this work, we numerically investigate, for the first time, the mixing of two shear-thinn...

Self-medication among higher education students: prevalence, risk factors, and health information-seeking behaviours

The WHO estimates that more than two-thirds of university students engage in this practice. This study aims to determine the prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to self-medication, along with the determinants that influence these behaviors, among higher educat...

The effect of Roy adaptation model-based education on self-care and coping in patients with plaster casts: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

Patients with orthopedic conditions undergoing plaster treatment experience both physical limitations and psychosocial stressors. These challenges may hinder self-care practices and adaptive coping strategies. The Roy adaptation model, by focusing on promoting holistic adaptation...

A Pilot Study Exploring the Effect of Indoor Colors on the Wayfinding Abilities of Children with Autism: A Case Study of the Ajdabiya Autism Health Center

Previous research has shown that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience challenges related to sensory processing, spatial orientation, and navigation within built environments. Although environmental design factors have been recognized as important contribu...