Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

Guideline Concordance of Large Language Models in the Management of Ureteral Stones: A Clinical Vignette-Based Comparative Study

ObjectiveLarge language models (LLMs) are increasingly used to answer medical questions, but their reliability in guideline-based urological decisions remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the concordance of three widely used LLMs with the European Association of Urolog...

Renal outcomes following fundus fluorescein angiography in patients with diabetic nephropathy: Incidence, risk factors and three‐month kidney function changes

Abstract Aims The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of contrast‐associated acute kidney injury (CA‐AKI) after fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) in a high‐risk diabetic nephropathy (DN) population, to identify clinical predictors of renal injury and to evaluate t...

Mechanical and microstructural properties of Phaselis Roman mortar based on hydraulic lime characterization with calcite and recycled brick and optimization with Taguchi method

This research focuses on the sustainable use of materials by analyzing the chemical and mechanical effects of adding a hydraulic lime-based binder, calcite (CaCO 3 ), and recycled brick powder to Roman mortars from Phaselis. The main objective of the study was to determine the ef...

Body size–normalized quantitative assessment of coronary lumen volume following sublingual nitroglycerin at CT angiography

Sublingual nitroglycerin is widely used before coronary computed tomography angiography to induce coronary vasodilation and enhance visualization of distal coronary segments and small side branches. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of sublingual nitroglycerin on whol...

Measuring beliefs about the malleability of mindfulness skills: Validation of the Turkish version of the mindfulness mindset scale

A B S T R A C THeterogeneity in the effects of mindfulness-based interventions points to the potential role of individual belief structures in shaping intervention outcomes. One candidate construct is beliefs about the trainability of mindfulness skills. The present study adapted...

Adaptation of the IOWA Infant Feeding Attitude Scale Into Turkish for Mothers With Infants Aged 0–12 Months: A Validity and Reliability Study

BACKGROUND: Mothers' attitudes toward infant feeding are an important factor influencing breastfeeding intention, the initiation of breastfeeding, and the introduction of complementary feeding. AIM: The goal of the study was to culturally adapt the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Sc...