Pamukkale University

ASTER-based mapping of iron skarn mineralization in Keban (Elazığ), Eastern Türkiye: Insights from mineralogical, geochemical, and spectral validation

This study investigates the iron-bearing mineral deposits and contact-metamorphic skarn zones associated with magmatic intrusions in the Keban region (Elazığ, Eastern Türkiye), focusing on the Aşvan (Muratçık), Fatmalı, Üçağaç, and Ulupınar (Birvan) areas. The primary objective i...

Resilient or unstable? Real rate regimes in emerging markets

Abstract We examine whether real interest rates in emerging markets are uniformly mean-reverting or instead exhibit state-dependent persistence. Using the quantile panel unit root test with common factors on a balanced monthly panel of fourteen emerging economies over 2000–2024,...

Comparative Analysis of Carbon Footprints in Knitted and Woven Textile Products: A Case Study from Denizli, Türkiye

The aim of this study is comparatively examine the carbon footprints of “knitted” and “woven” bathrobes, sheets, piques on a production and machine basis. Bathrobes, sheets, piques made of “woven fabric” and “knitted fabric” are manufactured by passing through stages of weaving,...

Cross-arch biomechanical interaction between opposing maxillary rehabilitation and mandibular implants: a three-dimensional finite element analysis

Most finite element studies of full-arch implant rehabilitation evaluate a single dental arch and represent the opposing dentition as a prescribed load or simplified boundary. This approach does not directly capture the contribution of the opposing rehabilitation to load transfer...

Role of NEAT1/miR-211-3p axis in the serum of breast cancer patients

Purpose: Long non-coding RNAs and microRNAs are considerable regulators of breast-cancer development, their clinicopathological relevance highly studying. We explored the association between NEAT1 and miR-211 expression levels and key clinicopathological features in a Turkish coh...

Bowman probe-guided lacrimal canalicular repair using a 24-G intravenous cannula: a retrospective case series

AbstractPurpose: The primary goal in traumatic lacrimal canalicular lacerations is to restore canalicular continuity and prevent permanent epiphora. This study evaluated anatomical and functional outcomes and postoperative complications of Bowman probe-guided repair using a 24-ga...

Is there a threshold for the inseminated progressive motile sperm count in intrauterine insemination? A retrospective cohort study of 564 cycles

Purpose: To examine the association between inseminated progressive motile sperm count (IPMSC) and pregnancy test positivity after intrauterine insemination (IUI), and to identify a useful threshold.Materials and methods: This retrospective cohort study included 564 IUI cycles in...

Early-Onset Gitelman Syndrome With Normomagnesemia and Absence of Metabolic Alkalosis: Expanding the Phenotypic Spectrum

AbstractGitelman syndrome is an autosomal recessive tubulopathy caused by SLC12A3 mutations and typically presents with hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, and hypomagnesemia. However, atypical phenotypes are increasingly recognized. We report a four-year-old child with recurrent h...

The reliability of an artificial intelligence tool, ‘Decision Trees’, in emergency medicine triage

Abstract Purpose: Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is a significant challenge worldwide. Triage systems categorize patients according to the urgency of their clinical conditions to ensure patient safety and minimize the risk of clinical errors. The aim of this study was to...

Early Postoperative Changes in Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Following Cataract Surgery: A Prospective Study Using the DASS-21

Purpose:To investigate changes in depression, anxiety, and stress before and during the early postoperative period following cataract surgery using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) questionnaire.Materials and Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted on 103...

Valsalva-Induced Anterior Segment Changes In Phakic And Pseudophakic Eyes

AbstractPurpose: To evaluate anterior segment changes induced by the Valsalva maneuver in phakic and pseudophakic eyes using Scheimpflug imaging.Materials and methods: This paired-eye cross-sectional observational study included 136 eyes of 68 patients with unilateral pseudophaki...

Selective cytotoxicity of Ferulic Acid-Loaded ZIF-8 nanoparticles and free Ferulic Acid on ovarian carcinoma and dental pulp stem cells

Purpose: To overcome the rapid oxidation and low stability of Ferulic Acid (FA), this study designed and characterized FA-loaded Zeolitic imidazol framework -8 (FA-ZIF-8) nanoparticles, evaluating their selective cytotoxic, anti-proliferative, anti-migratory, and apoptotic effect...

Effect of NAC and vitamin D on pulmonary hypoplasia in rats with nitrofen-induced congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) and vitamin D, separately and in combination, on pulmonary hypoplasia in rats with nitrofen-induced congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Materials and methods: Pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into...

The relationship between the increased number of thoracic tomography scans and the number of cases undergoing mediastinal mass surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic

Purpose: Mediastinal masses are rare and challenging to diagnose, especially in asymptomatic patients, where they are often detected incidentally through radiological evaluations. This study aims to evaluate the correlation between the increased use of thoracic computed tomograph...

In vitro inhibition effect of sulphonylhydrazones against Malassezia furfur

Purpose: In this study, the in-vitro antifungal activity of previously synthesized compounds, including methanesulfonic acid hydrazide (I) and its derivatives 3.5-ditertbutylsalicylaldehyde methanesulfonylhydrazone (II), 3-tertbutylsalicylaldehyde methanesulfonylhydrazone (III),...

Evaluation of Turkish artificial intelligence-generated responses about osteoporosis in terms of accuracy, completeness, and readability

Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are increasingly used in patient education. This study evaluated the responses of AI chatbots to frequently asked questions about osteoporosis in Turkish in terms of accuracy, completeness, and readability. To our knowledge, this is...

Network-Scale KNN Imputation for Monthly Groundwater Level Records with Gaps

Abstract Monthly groundwater level records in monitoring networks frequently include gaps that complicate drought assessment, pumping management, and groundwater-model calibration. This paper presents GWMonthlyKNN, an open-source workflow that imputes missing monthly water-surfac...

Organ-Specific Clinical Patterns of Pediatric Cystic Echinococcosis: A Multicenter Cohort from an Endemic Region

Pediatric cystic echinococcosis (CE) remains insufficiently characterized, particularly regarding organ-specific presentation and outcomes. This multicenter retrospective cohort included children aged 0–18 years with a definitive diagnosis of CE between 2013 and 2023 at six terti...

Barriers to research engagement among medical students in Türkiye: the role of environmental factors

Abstract Background Medical student participation in structured research activities during undergraduate education appears to remain limited and the factors underlying this limited participation are not yet fully understood. Existing validated questionnaires were not suitable for...

Radiographic assessment of periapical healing following fractured instrument removal: a retrospective cohort study with one-year follow-up using the periapical index and the probability index

This retrospective cohort study evaluated periapical healing outcomes over a one-year follow-up period following the retrieval of fractured instruments (FIs) and analyzed the diagnostic classification consistency between the Periapical Index (PAI) and the Probability Index (PRI)....