Necmettin Erbakan University

Epidemiology and its results in hip fractures followed in postoperative intensive care

The global proportion of individuals aged ≥ 65 years is approximately 9%, and hip fractures (HFx) represent one of the most common and serious injuries in this population. This study retrospectively evaluated postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) admissions among patients with...

Treatment Sequencing of CDK4/6 Inhibitors in Bone-Only Hormone Receptor-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer: Multi-Center Real-World Data Revealing a Numerical Trend Favoring Later-Line Use

Background: Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) combined with endocrine therapy represent the gold standard in the first-line treatment of hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (MBC). However, the optimal timing of CDK4/6i initiation...

Real-world outcomes of second-line therapy in advanced thymic carcinoma: a multicenter Turkish Oncology Group (TOG) study

Abstract Background Thymic carcinoma (TC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy with limited evidence guiding second-line treatment after prior systemic therapy. We evaluated real-world outcomes of second-line systemic therapy in a multicenter cohort. Methods Adults with unresectab...

Mechanical and microstructural properties of Phaselis Roman mortar based on hydraulic lime characterization with calcite and recycled brick and optimization with Taguchi method

This research focuses on the sustainable use of materials by analyzing the chemical and mechanical effects of adding a hydraulic lime-based binder, calcite (CaCO 3 ), and recycled brick powder to Roman mortars from Phaselis. The main objective of the study was to determine the ef...

The Relationship Between Fear of Happiness, Optimism-Pessimism, and Personality in University Students: A Correlational Study

This study aimed to examine the relationships of fear of happiness with optimism-pessimism, and personality among university students. It employed a correlational research design. The participants were 420 university students enrolled at different universities and in different ac...

Evaluation of Alexithymia Level in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

The present study sought to determine the extent of alexithymia within the cystic fibrosis (CF) population and examine how it relates to both the severity of the illness and the effectiveness of patient disease management strategies. The study sample included adolescents aged 14...

Manufacturing trueness, internal fit, and planned-to-intraoral spatial concordance of monolithic zirconia crowns fabricated with two commercial ti-base systems: a clinical cross-sectional study

Abstract Objectives The aim of this clinical cross-sectional study was to evaluate manufacturing trueness, internal fit, planned-to-intraoral spatial concordance, and proximal contact discrepancy in implant-supported monolithic zirconia crowns fabricated within two commercial ti-...

Reproductive and endocrine responses to short-term safflower seed supplementation in anestrous ewes synchronized with progestagen

Abstract. This study investigated the effects of short-term supplementation with safflower seed, a linoleic-acid-rich oilseed, on reproductive performance and endocrine responses in Hungarian Merino ewes during the non-breeding season. Forty-four clinically healthy multiparous ew...

AI literacy and AI anxiety in emergency and first aid students: a cross-sectional study

This study was conducted to determine Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and AI anxiety levels in students attending the First Aid and Emergency Program, to analyze the relationship between these variables, and to identify significant predictors of AI literacy and AI anxiety....

From Perfectionism Profiles to Career Adaptability Trajectories: A Longitudinal Person-Centered Study of Adolescents

In contemporary high-stakes environments, perfectionistic traits are increasingly prevalent among adolescents, impacting their career development. Drawing on Career Construction Model of Adaptation, this longitudinal, person-centered study examined how within-person combinations...

Machine learning-based prediction of morphophysiological, ionic, and biochemical responses of Lolium multiflorum to salinity stress

Salinity is a major constraint on the establishment and productivity of annual ryegrass ( Lolium multiflorum Lam.). This study evaluated the effects of NaCl stress on the germination, growth, mineral composition, and biochemical responses of four annual ryegrass cultivars (‘Grass...

Evaluation of Smoking Addiction Levels and Compliance with Tobacco Control Law Among Administrative Staff of a University Hospital

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the levels of smoking addiction and compliance with tobacco control laws among administrative staff working in a university hospital, and to examine their knowledge of tobacco controlMaterials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted am...

Interdural dermoid cyst located in the posterior fossa: A rare pediatric case report

Background: Intracranial dermoid cysts are rare congenital lesions arising from ectodermal inclusions during neural tube closure. They are usually located along the midline and most commonly present as intradural lesions. Posterior fossa localization is uncommon in children, and...

Improved adaptation mechanism in MRAC scheme with nonlinear reference model for nonlinear uncertain systems

Abstract This paper proposes a direct Model Reference Adaptive Control (MRAC) architecture integrating a nonlinear reference model for a class of MIMO nonlinear systems with parameter uncertainty. The proposed Lyapunov-based adaptive rule makes the MRAC architecture favourable fo...

The Role of Familiarity with Distance Education and Online Attendance in the Relationship Between Motivation and Success in Online Courses

As distance education has expanded over time, the need to examine the variables affecting students' learning outcomes in distance or hybrid learning environments has also increased. Accordingly, this study focused on academic motivation and familiarity with distance education, wh...

Clinical outcomes and panoramic fractal analysis of trabecular bone changes in intrabony defects treated with the entire papilla preservation technique: a retrospective longitudinal study

Clinical periodontal parameters are widely used to evaluate treatment outcomes in intrabony defects, but they do not directly reflect post-treatment radiographic trabecular texture changes. This retrospective longitudinal study aimed to evaluate clinical periodontal outcomes and...