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- MakaleYalnız künye2026The Concepts of Daimonion and Daimōnin Plato's Texts: An Analysis in the Context of Apology and Symposium
Öztürk, Umit; Yalçin, Seda
It is possible to say that Plato's texts are heavily intertwined with mythological elements or narratives. One of the main reasons for this fact can be found that the characters in the dialogues are constructed in a way that vividly conveys the spirit of the period. However, some terms or concepts that were present in the cultural atmosphere of the period and in the vocabulary of every philosopher writing at that time make the understanding of the texts extremely difficult, especially when the metaphorical contexts are taken into account. Among such concepts, there are daimonion and daim & omacr;n and their grammatical derivatives, which are extremely difficult to translate into different languages. Moreover, when the last-mentioned concepts are being connected with the terms such as theos and its derivatives, which altogether can be considered to be in the same semantic family, it becomes even more difficult to understand some Platonic texts. This article primarily aims to analytically distinguish between the daimonion and daim & omacr;n narratives in the Apology and the Symposium. Secondly, via referring to other Platonic texts, the question of whether these concepts can be understood on common ground is discussed.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Exploring the acute recovery effects of dry cupping therapy and electrical stimulation on anaerobic performance metrics in active individuals: A quasi-experimental crossover study
Can, Ibrahim; Yerlikaya, Gokhan; Yalçin, Seda; Bayrakdaroglu, Serdar; Kayhan, Recep Fatih; Uluç, Ender Ali; Stefanica, Valentina; Ceylan, Halil Ibrahim
Background:This quasi-experimental crossover study aimed to examine the acute effects of dry cupping therapy (DCT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on fatigue and perceived exertion in anaerobic performance among physically active individuals.Methods:Twelve male participants (mean age: 24.1 +/- 2.37 years), all students from the Faculty of Sports Sciences, were recruited to participate voluntarily. Anaerobic performance parameters, including peak power, mean power (MP), and fatigue index (FI), were assessed using a Monark 839E cycling ergometer under 3 distinct conditions: NMES, DCT, and a control condition (no intervention), with each session separated by a 48-hour rest period. Perceived exertion was evaluated immediately following each test session using Borg's rate of perceived exertion (RPE) scale. Both NMES and DCT were administered bilaterally to the hamstring (m. hamstring) and quadriceps femoris (m. quadriceps femoris) muscles for 20 minutes before testing.Results:The results revealed no statistically significant differences in peak power and MP across the conditions. However, significant effects were identified for FI (F(2, 22) = 4.08, P = .031, eta p(2) = 0.27) and RPE (F(2, 22] = 8.88, P = .0015, eta p(2) = 0.45). Post hoc pairwise comparisons indicated that NMES significantly reduced FI compared to the control condition (P = .0311), with a small to medium effect size (Cohen's d = 0.44). In terms of RPE, DCT significantly lowered values compared to both the control (P = .0018) and NMES conditions (P = .0005), demonstrating medium (Cohen's d = 0.74) and small to medium (Cohen's d = 0.37) effect sizes, respectively.Conclusions:While NMES and DCT did not elicit acute improvements in peak or mean anaerobic power, both interventions effectively mitigated fatigue and reduced perceived exertion during maximal anaerobic exercise. These findings suggest that NMES and DCT may serve as valuable recovery modalities for mitigating fatigue in sports characterized by high anaerobic demands. Future research should investigate the chronic effects of these interventions and explore their utility among trained athletes to determine their broader applicability in enhancing athletic performance.