Selçuk University

Investigation of the Presence and Distribution of Dural Septum in the Jugular Foramen: An Autopsy Based Study

This study investigated the distribution of dural septum configurations within the jugular foramen and evaluated their relationship with age and sex. Skull base photographs obtained from autopsies performed at the Tokat Forensic Medicine Branch Directorate between March 2021 and...

Preoperative sleep quality as a predictor of postoperative pain, function, and recovery after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective cohort study

Sleep quality is increasingly recognized as a key determinant of surgical recovery; however, evidence regarding its longitudinal relationship with postoperative recovery outcomes after total knee arthroplasty remains limited. Poor preoperative sleep may impair postoperative pain...

Effects of Pre-Slaughter Dietary Supplementation with a Phytogenic Additive Containing Passiflora incarnata and Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni Extracts on Oxidative Status, Inflammatory Responses, Carcass Quality, Meat Composition, and Bone Morphology in Broilers

Background: The final days before slaughter represent one of the most stressful periods in commercial broiler production, during which acute stress stimulates endocrine, oxidative, and inflammatory responses that may compromise animal welfare and slaughter outcomes. This study ev...

Performance-based functional assessment in ankylosing spondylitis: Clinical utility and validation of the Back Performance Scale (BPS-TR)

Background Self-report questionnaires are commonly used to assess functional status in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). However, these instruments may not fully reflect patients’ actual physical performance. The Back Performance Scale (BPS-TR) may provide a more objecti...

Perceived Traffic and Road-Surface Exposures Are Associated With Recent Musculoskeletal Complaints Among Motorcycle Couriers

Abstract Objectives Motorcycle couriers work in traffic-intensive and physically demanding environments, but evidence on recent musculoskeletal complaints in this occupational group remains limited. This study estimated the 7-day prevalence of neck, shoulder, and low back complai...

The association of physical activity levels with motivational function, cognitive function, and psychological resilience in para-athletes

This research explored the relation between physical activity levels, motivational function, cognitive function, and psychological resilience among para-athletes. A total of 100 para-athletes (57% male, 43% female; mean age 31.0 ± 9.2 years) registered with the Turkish Federation...

Artificial intelligence interaction is not equivalent to social interaction: Rethinking artificial intelligence‐mediated digital exposure in early childhood

ABSTRACT The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into children's daily environments challenges traditional approaches to evaluating digital exposure. Although existing research has primarily focused on screen time, AI‐based interactions introduce qualitatively...

Lightweight Machine Learning Framework for Cavitation Detection in Submersible Pumps Using Experimental Multi-Sensor Data

Cavitation is one of the major factors reducing the performance, efficiency, and service life of deep well submersible pumps used in agricultural irrigation systems. Therefore, the early detection of cavitation is essential for improving pump reliability and reducing maintenance...

The impact of social capital on impression management tactics among nurses: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Impression management tactics represent important behavioral strategies through which employees navigate social and organizational interactions, including within healthcare settings. However, the relationship between nurses’ social capital and their use of imp...

The relationship between infertility stress, coping, and quality of life among women undergoing infertility treatment

Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationships between infertility-related stress, coping strategies, and quality of life among women undergoing infertility treatment. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between April-November 2025 with 200 women at...

From Sandbox to Social Spectacle: Reddit Reception and Meme Participation around A Minecraft Movie

This study examines how a playable sandbox world was negotiated as a live-action film and how social media participation reshaped the theatrical event. A focused archival netnography analyzed seven public Reddit discussions posted between September 2024 and May 2025, covering the...

Comparing Societal Perceptions of Women: An Intercultural Study Through the Cases of Türkiye and Egypt

This article examines, from a comparative perspective, how social perceptions of women in Türkiye and Egypt are shaped by historical, cultural, religious, and social dynamics. The study is based on a theoretical literature review prepared within the framework of gender theories,...

From Sandbox to Social Spectacle: Reddit Reception and Meme Participation around A Minecraft Movie

This study examines how a playable sandbox world was negotiated as a live-action film and how social media participation reshaped the theatrical event. A focused archival netnography analyzed seven public Reddit discussions posted between September 2024 and May 2025, covering the...

The relationship between serum FGF-21, neuregulin-4 and leptin levels and disease severity in patients with psoriasis

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease accompanied by metabolic syndrome (MetS). FGF-21, leptin, Nrg-4, and hs-CRP may reflect cardiometabolic dysfunction. OBJECTIVE: To compare MetS prevalence and biomarker levels in psoriasis versus controls and assess...

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...

The Use of Hydroponic Fodder in Animal Production Systems

In general, roughage supply is one of the most important issues in large and small ruminant farming. Without roughage, ruminant farming is unthinkable. Purchasing roughage from outside sources is one of the obstacles to sustainable, economical production in ruminant farming. Roug...

Evaluation of Drying Temperature and Air Velocity Dependent Profile of Bioactive Compounds, and Antioxidant Capacity of Black Mulberry (Morus Nigra L.) Fruit: a Chemometric Approach

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of drying temperature (50, 60, 70, and 80 °C) and air velocity (AV) (2 m/s and 3 m/s) on the phenolic compounds, antioxidant capacity, total phenolic and monomeric anthocyanin contents, and color parameters (L*, a*, b*, C*, h) of...

RDA-ANN Based Real-Time Selective Harmonic Elimination in Multilevel Inverter Fed by PV Panels

This work presents a novel method known as the Red Deer Algorithm-Based Artificial Neural Network (RDA-ANN) for managing real-time voltage and harmonic control in a cascade H-bridge multilevel inverter (CHB-MLI) that is fed by photovoltaic (PV) panels. The RDA-ANN technique propo...

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....

Neuroinflammation, HPA Axis Dysregulation, Cytokine Activity and Nutritional Modulation in Depression: A PRISMA-compliant Systematic Review

Background Depression is increasingly recognized as a multisystem disorder involving interconnected neuroinflammatory, neuroendocrine, metabolic and gut–brain mechanisms rather than isolated neurotransmitter abnormalities. Emerging evidence suggests that dysregulation of cytokine...