Near East University

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...