Usak University

Fairy tales to fairer tales: Generative AI-supported critical multimodal literacy in pre-service preschool teacher education

This study investigates how pre-service teachers can use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to retell classic fairy tales in a way that challenges the biases that they frequently contain. A qualitative action research study involving 60 pre-service preschool teachers (46 fem...

Time-dependent changes in dental and alveolar tissues in kidney disease

This study aimed to investigate the impact of chronic kidney disease on mineralization in dental and associated hard tissues and to characterize its time-dependent progression using micro-computed tomography and histological analyses. Six groups were established in a rat model, i...

Exploring grade 5–8 novice science teachers’ PCK development for socioscientific issues-based teaching

Abstract In recent decades, socioscientific issues (SSI) like climate change, genetically modified foods, and COVID-19 pandemic-related issues have commonly been seen in news media debates, and SSI-related research has been one of the main research trends in science education. Ho...

PEG-induced osmotic stress reveals genotype-dependent drought responses in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Drought is a major abiotic constraint affecting chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) productivity, particularly in semi-arid environments. Rapid and reproducible screening approaches can facilitate the preliminary evaluation of genotype-dependent responses to controlled osmotic stress...

Ecological footprint dimensions and mental health: asymmetric evidence across environmental pressures

Abstract Background/objectives Environmental degradation and mental health are increasingly interconnected challenges with implications for both environmental sustainability and public health. Although previous studies have documented associations between environmental conditions...

Sustainability Consciousness and Attitudes Toward Sustainable Development: Examining the Roles of Sustainable Consumption Behavior and Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle Among Sport Sciences Students

Background: This study aimed to examine the relationship between sustainability consciousness and attitudes toward sustainable development among students enrolled in the Faculties of Sport Sciences and to test the serial mediating roles of sustainable consumption behavior and a h...

The Effect of Phenotype and Genotype on Physiological Parameters in Equestrian Endurance Competitions

This study aimed to evaluate changes in body temperature and heart rate in Arabian and Thoroughbred horses participating in endurance races, in relation to sex, age, and coat color. A total of 12 horses (6 Arabian, 6 Thoroughbred; 7 males, 5 females; aged 5–14 years) were used in...

Comparative Evaluation of Microleakage of Biodentine, Glass Ionomer Cement, and Composite Resin Used for Dentin Restoration: An In Vitro Study

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the microleakage of a calcium silicate–based material (Biodentine) with glass ionomer cement (GIC) and composite resin in standardized coronal dentin cavities in-vitro. Materials and methods: Sixty extracted human third molars were us...

The Educational Experiences of Students from the Republic of Azerbaijan in Weimar Germany (1920-1924)

This study aims to examine the educational experiences in Germany of students who were sent abroad with the objective of developing qualified human resources during the establishment of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In particular, the research seeks to reveal the educational activi...

Dental Students' Perceptions of Social Media for Practical Training: A Single Institution Cross‐Sectional Survey

ABSTRACT Objective Recent years have seen increased use of social media in practical dental education. Indeed, social media has become a potential learning tool in dental education. This study analyzes dental students' perspectives on using social media in practical training and...

JAK Inhibitors for Refractory Non-Infectious Ocular Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy, Safety, and Optimal Positioning

Purpose Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have entered clinical testing for non-infectious ocular inflammation, but trial evidence is unsynthesized. We evaluated efficacy and safety within a pre-specified tiered framework.Methods We searched five databases, three registries, and grey...

Beaconing detection via timing-based flow metadata analysis: implications for SCADA/ICS

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are critical to the continuity of modern industrial infrastructure. Cyberattacks targeting these systems can lead to serious consequences, including production losses, physical damage, and threa...

Validity and reliability of the pica, ARFID and rumination disorder interview- ARFID questionnaire (PARDI-AR-Q) in Turkish adults

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is increasingly recognized as a clinically significant eating disorder across the lifespan, yet psychometrically validated assessment tools in non-English-speaking adult populations remain scarce. The Pica, ARFID and Rumination Di...

“Hong Kong Has Always Been a Part of China”: Analysis of the Hong Kong History Discourse in Hong Kong Chinese History Subject

Abstract This article examines how Chinese history education in Hong Kong seeks to construct young people’s identification with Chinese governance. Employing textbook-based discourse analysis as its primary research methodology, the study analyses Chinese history textbooks publis...

Lycopene Attenuates Acute Cyclophosphamide-Induced Renal Injury in Mice: Renal Function, Cytokine Transcription, and Histopathological Evidence

Background/Objectives: Cyclophosphamide (CP) can produce acute renal toxicity through overlapping oxidative, inflammatory, and apoptotic processes. Although lycopene is widely studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, its renal effects during acute CP exposure remai...

Mycorrhizal inoculation enhances productivity, mineral nutrition, pomology, and bioactive compounds of sweet cherry under field conditions on calcareous soils

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are increasingly recognized as a sustainable biological approach to improve nutrient acquisition and fruit quality in horticultural crops. Their role is particularly important under calcareous soil conditions where nutrient availability is restr...

In vitro and bioinformatics evaluation of Origanum vulgare oil against Acinetobacter baumannii proteins

Acinetobacter baumannii is a highly pathogenic, multidrug-resistant bacterium, posing a significant clinical challenge. Targeting key proteins such as OmpA and LigA offers potential for novel antimicrobial strategies. In this study, we evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Orig...

Machine learning and latent profiles of mathematics achievement in nine European countries

Abstract Background Mathematics achievement is associated with interacting individual and contextual factors, but these associations are often examined separately. As a result, existing research may overlook how affective characteristics combine within students and how these conf...

“Beyond the Glass Facade ”: occupational social work perspective on shopping mall workers

This study examines the psychosocial risks experienced by shopping mall workers and explores implications for occupational social work practice. A qualitative research design was employed, involving in-depth interviews with 31 shopping mall workers in Istanbul. Data were analysed...

Splitting Coils in Energy Storage and Wireless Power Transfer Systems: Analysis, Comparison and Solution

Wireless power transfer has become an increasingly widespread technology in electric vehicle and charging-system applications. Advances in power electronics have led to significant improvements in system efficiency, and in parallel, extensive research has been conducted on energy...