Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi

Experimental analysis and optimization of the influence of layer height, infill pattern, and nozzle temperature on tensile strength, hardness, and relative density of FDM-PLA prints

Abstract The study explores the influence of layer thickness, infill pattern, and nozzle temperature on tensile strength, hardness, and relative density of FDM printed specimens of polylactic acid (PLA). Eighteen different sets of parameters were explored during the study, includ...

Molecular Epidemiology of Anaplasma capra in Cattle from the Black Sea Region of Türkiye

Anaplasma capra is an emerging tick-borne pathogen with zoonotic potential. Since its first description, the pathogen has been reported in several countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa; however, information on its distribution in Türkiye remains limited. This study investigat...

The effect of three- and six-session prenatal haptonomy on pregnancy-related anxiety, distress, and psychological well-being: A randomized controlled trial

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of prenatal haptonomy on pregnancy-related anxiety, distress, and psychological well-being. A total of 102 pregnant women were randomly assigned to a three-session haptonomy group, a six-session haptonomy group, or a control g...

The effect of Ahi-based education on the professional values of nursing students

Background Professional values guide nurses’ ethical judgments, care relationships, and professional responsibilities. However, evidence on culturally grounded educational approaches that connect local moral traditions with nursing professional values remains limited. Research qu...

Türkiye’de Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırımların Gelişimi: Türkiye’ye Gelen ve Türkiye’den Giden Yatırımlar Üzerine Betimsel Bir Analiz

Sanayi devrimi üretim miktarının artmasına ve üretimin çeşitlenmesine neden olmuştur. Üretimin çeşitlenmesi beraberinde hızlı bir tüketim alışkanlığını da beraberinde getirmiştir. Dolayısıyla artan tüketimi karşılayabilmek amacıyla üretilecek malların ve hizmetlerin sınırlarının...

Effect of different root canal disinfection procedures on postoperative pain: a randomized clinical trial

This study aimed to compare the effects of different root canal disinfection procedures on postoperative pain. Eighty patients with asymptomatic single-rooted and single-canal mandibular premolar teeth diagnosed with pulp necrosis were included in the study. The patients were ran...

An ecological systems theory-based examination of social support mechanisms for women diagnosed with breast cancer

This study examined the social support experiences of women diagnosed with breast cancer within the framework of ecological systems theory. Using a qualitative design and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 women who had completed...

Experimental and machine learning analysis on Mn doped Fe2O3@Bi2S3 heterojunctions for visible light photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B

In this study, Mn-doped Fe 2 O 3 @Bi 2 S 3 nanocomposite heterojunctions were synthesized, characterized, and evaluated for their photocatalytic performance in the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) dye under visible light. A strong heterojunction structure was formed by combining...

The effect of community-based theater training on nursing students’ knowledge of secondhand smoke exposure: a one-group pretest–posttest study

Secondhand smoke exposure remains a critical public health challenge, and nursing students play a key role in community protection. Innovative educational methods are needed to enhance knowledge in this area. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of community-based theater trai...

Nursing under pressure: identity, challenges and coping during pandemic a qualitative study

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives of nurses. The increased workload, heightened risk of infection, and experiences of social isolation have significantly affected their physical and psychological well-being. Despite these challenges, nurses have continu...

Old Drugs, New Targets: Molecular Docking Insights into Repurposing Proton Pump Inhibitors for the TLR4/MD-2, NLRP3, and C5aR1 Axes in Autoimmune Liver Diseases

Background/Objectives: Autoimmune liver diseases (AILDs), including autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis, may include treatment-resistant cases and therefore require new therapeutic strategies. This in silico study evaluated proton...

Exploring Dual-Defect-Mediated Mo–FeS2/Bi@BiOBr Heterojunction for Photocatalytic-Assisted Fenton Degradation of Cefixime Antibiotic

Abstract The photocatalytic-assisted Fenton mechanism has garnered considerable significance in cefixime (CFX) remediation. However, the fabrication of a photocatalyst with superior performance persists as a formidable challenge. Herein, a synergistic dual-modulation involving Mo...

Exogenous ATP Attenuates Biochemical and Histological Markers of Osimertinib-Associated Myocardial Injury in Rats

(1) Background: Osimertinib is an effective third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor, but its clinical use may be limited by cardiotoxicity. This study investigated the relationship between reduced measured cardiac ATP levels and osimertinib-associated cardiac injury and e...

Protective effects of flunarizine and ATP against pembrolizumab-associated gastric injury in rats

Abstract Pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor targeting pro-grammed cell death protein-1 (PD-1), is widely used in cancer therapy. However, its potential gastrotoxic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Flunarizine has antioxidant, calciu...

Development and Psychometric Validation of a Community Microbiology Literacy Scale in the Context of Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Vaccination

Abstract Aim Microbiology literacy has become increasingly important for public health and societal resilience, particularly in the context of emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and misinformation. However, standardized instruments for assessing Microbiology...

Inverse Nodal Analysis for Vector-Valued Singular Diffusion Operators

We examine a vector-valued diffusion problem given by the differential equation with boundary conditions where p(x) and q(x) denotes a continuous symmetric matrix-valued function on the interval [0,π] and k and K are real symmetric matrices of size dxd. An eigenfunction y(x) is r...

Health Communication: A Bibliometric Analysis

The purpose of this research is to examine the scientific trends, developmental trajectory, and structural characteristics of academic studies produced in the field of health communication using bibliometric methods. In this context, 9,518 studies published between 1972 and 2024...

Clinicopathological and Prognostic Significance of TROP2 and HER3 Expression in Early-Stage Cervical Carcinoma

Background: Our objective was to evaluate the prognostic value of TROP2 and HER3 expression in patients with early-stage cervical carcinoma undergoing primary surgical treatment. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 54 patients with FIGO 2018 stage IA–IIA cervical carcinoma who u...

Prospective Science Teachers’ Views On Media Literacy: A Case Study

This study aims to examine prospective science teachers’ views on media literacy in depth. The study was conducted using a qualitative research approach with a case study design. The study was conducted with 55 prospective science teachers selected through convenience sampling. D...

Explainable Machine Learning for Methylene Blue Removal Under Irradiation: Assessing Nominal Cu-Loading in AC@NiO

The time-dependent removal performance under irradiation of activated-carbon-supported nickel oxide (AC@NiO) samples containing nominal Cu-loadings of 0%, 3%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% was examined using experimental concentration data and an explainable machine-learning (ML) framework....