Pamukkale University

The herpetofaunal diversity of Takhar Province, Afghanistan

Takhar Province of Afghanistan was previously known to harbour only two species of amphibians and eight species of reptiles with no record of snake species. From 2020 to 2021, we collected herpetological data from the Province and identified 14 species and specimens representing...

Evaluation of Eating Disorders in Relation to Premenstrual Syndrome in Adolescents

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between eating disorders and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in adolescents. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed to recruit adolescents aged 17–19 years. Data were collected using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale...

Preoxygenation with deep breathing plus pressure support and positive end-expiratory pressure in obese patients and ultrasound assessment of gastric distension: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background It is known that anatomical and physiological differences in obese patients make preoxygenation difficult and limit its success. This study aimed to investigate the effects of adding pressure support ventilation (PSV) and positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP...

From Seeing to Understanding: The Visibility Paradox in Dermatology

Visible skin disease can generate premature confidence that diagnosis, patient burden, and management are already understood. We propose the visibility paradox as a testable framework linking diagnostic, burden, and management compression to failures to progress from seeing, thro...

Where leisure meets quality of urban life: spatial and statistical patterns in Istanbul's urban landscape

Purpose This study examines the relationship between leisure satisfaction and perceived quality of urban life in Istanbul. It advocates a policy shift from facility-centric planning toward experience-informed design that prioritizes psychosocial well-being. Design/methodology/app...

Climatic zoning of Türkiye under drought stress: a cluster analysis approach

Understanding drought variability across regions is vital for sustainable water management and climate adaptation in Türkiye. Traditional climatic classifications were not designed with a drought-oriented focus, limiting their ability to represent multi-scale drought behaviour. T...

Life quality and depression in mothers of children with spina bifida: A cross-sectional study

Spina Bifida (SB) frequently manifests with neurological, orthopedic, and urological complications in children, which severely restrict the activities of daily living (ADL) for both the affected children and their families. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate how specifi...

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) embryos: Occurrence, tissue distribution and associated biological responses

Maternal transfer of environmental contaminants represents a critical pathway that occurs during the early life stages of marine vertebrates, however, the occurrence and the fate of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sea turtle embryos remain poorly characterized. This st...

Determination of the Effects of Gibberellic Acid (GA₃) Doses on Germination Parameters in Some Soybean Varieties

This study investigated the effects of different gibberellic acid (GA₃) doses (0, 25, 50, 100, and 200 mg L-1) applied to different soybean (Glycine max L.) varieties (Adel, Ataem-7, Cinsoy, Lider, and Umut 2002) on germination percentage, germination index, average germination t...

Discretionary Provisions as Accounting-Based Capital Buffers: Evidence from Modified Audit Opinions in the Turkish Banking Sector

This study investigates the structural characteristics, annual trends, and qualitative rationales underlying modified audit opinions issued within the independent audit reports of Turkish banks between 2022 and 2025. Utilizing a formal content analysis of 248 bank-year independen...

Microbial organization, biofilm architecture, and microbiota–host interactions in colorectal and gastric cancer

Emerging evidence suggests that the relationship between the microbiome and cancer is not determined solely by microbial presence, but is also influenced by the spatial organization and functional state of microbial communities, including their organization within biofilms. In co...

External load profiles across game-based training formats, friendly matches, and official matches in elite professional soccer players

This study compared the per-minute external load profiles of different game-based training formats with those of friendly and official matches in elite professional soccer players. Eighteen elite male professional soccer players competing in the Turkish Super League (age: 26.3 ±...

Evaluating the task-specific nature of inter-limb asymmetry across change-of-direction and curve sprint tests in youth soccer players

Background Although inter-limb asymmetry is widely investigated, its task-specific nature during multidirectional speed tests remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the task-specific nature of asymmetry by examining the directional and ordinal consistencies across...

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...

Innovative hybrid poppy oil‐alginate bigel material for neodymium recovery

Abstract The recovery of rare earth elements like neodymium (Nd(III)) has gained significant attention due to their critical industrial role and potential environmental impact when released into ecosystems. In this study, a novel biosorbent system combining poppy oil and alginate...

Pleural Empyema Caused by Streptococcus Constellatus in an Immunocompetent Young Adult: A Case Report

Objective: Members of the Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG) are associated with deep-seated and purulent infections. Pleural empyema caused by Streptococcus constellatus is rare and is more commonly reported in immunocompromised individuals. This report describes a case of S. c...

Integrated Approach to Paleontological and Geochemical Data of the Upper Campanian–Maastrichtian Harami Formation (Elazığ, Eastern Türkiye)

The aim of this study is to determine the age and depositional environment of the Harami Formation through an integrated interpretation of XRF, ICP-MS, SEM-EDS, stable isotope, and radioactive isotope analysis results and findings of larger benthic foraminifera. Findings from the...

In Situ Effects of 4,6-α- and 4,3-α-Glucanotransferases During Sourdough Fermentation: Assessing Microbial Community Dynamics, Bread Glycemic Index, Staling, and Texture

Although some lactic acid bacteria species harbor genes encoding α-glucanotransferases (4,6-α-GTase and 4,3-α-GTase), the technological and functional implications of these enzymes within sourdough ecosystems remain poorly understood. This study investigated the effects associate...

Crosslinked Chitosan/quarry waste composite beads for adsorption of Reactive Blue dyes

The present study aimed to evaluate quarry waste (QW), an industrial by-product rich in silicate and aluminate phases, as a reinforcing filler in a chitosan matrix, and to develop crosslinked chitosan/quarry waste (CS/QW) composite beads for the removal of Reactive Blue 49 (RB 49...

From retail transactions to enterprise knowledge: brand-level association rules via FP-Growth algorithm

Purpose This study aims to examine brand-level co-occurrence structures in retail transaction data using the FP-Growth algorithm. It explores how validated association-rule outputs may support enterprise decision-making by serving as interpretable decision-support artefacts withi...