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- Uzun, Sevda(46)
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- MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ2Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant Capacity, Acetylcholinesterase, and Butyrylcholinesterase Enzyme Inhibition Properties of Myosotis amoena Boiss
Yapici, Ismail; Kayaoglu, Esma; Izol, Ebubekir; Yilmaz, Mustafa Abdullah; Behçet, Lutfi; Cakir, Oguz; Gülçin, Ilhami
Myosotis amoena Boiss. (Turkish name: Ho & scedil; boncukotu) is a perennial herbaceous plant that produces blue flowers during the spring. Phytochemicals, which are secondary metabolites distributed across plants, fungi, microorganisms, and even animal tissues, play crucial roles in health through their antioxidant and bioactive properties. Their antioxidant capacity largely arises from hydroxyl groups and aromatic ring structures that stabilize free radicals via electron delocalization. Enzyme inhibition is a therapeutic strategy in several diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), where acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitors are employed to manage symptoms. This study investigated the phytochemical composition (via LC-MS/MS), total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, and AChE/BChE inhibitory effects of the ethanol extract of M. amoena using four in vitro methods. The CUPRAC assay demonstrated that M. amoena (1.070) exhibited higher antioxidant activity than Trolox (0.894), although its activity in FRAP, ABTS, and Fe3+ reduction assays was lower compared to standard antioxidants. The extract contained 53.03 mg GAE/g extract of total phenolics, with rosmarinic acid being the predominant compound (15.27 mg/g). Furthermore, the extract strongly inhibited AChE and BChE, with IC50 values of 3.9 and 19.8 mu g/mL, respectively. These findings highlight, for the first time, the significant bioactive potential of M. amoena as a natural source of antioxidants and cholinesterase inhibitors, supporting its prospective use in the prevention or management of neurodegenerative conditions.
AtıfWoS4OpenAlex8İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1The Protective Effect of Boric Acid Against High Fructose-Induced Liver and Kidney Damage in Rats
Yüksel, Duygu; Başeğmez, Mehmet; Kan, Fahriye
This study aimed to determine the protective role of boric acid (BA) in high fructose (HF)-induced liver and kidney toxicity in a young rat model. High-fructose consumption causes serious damage to liver and kidney tissue in healthy individuals and contributes to the emergence of various metabolic diseases. Thirty-two healthy female Wistar albino rats (250–300 g weight and 3–4 months) were randomly distributed into four equal groups (n = 8): control, high fructose % 20 (HF), boric acid 20 mg/kg (BA), and HF + BA. High fructose was freshly prepared and administered to the rats as 20 g of d-fructose dissolved in 100 mL of tap water daily for a duration of 30 days. Boric acid (20 mg/kg) was administered through gastric gavage throughout the 30-day study period. At the end of study, blood, liver, and kidney were collected from rats. The results indicated that high fructose induced increased glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and urea levels in rat serum. Boric acid administration significantly decreased glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and urea levels in HF + BA groups. The results indicated that high fructose-induced oxidative stress by increasing the level of MDA and by decreasing GSH levels, and CAT activity in the liver and kidney of rats. However, oral BA administration significantly decreased MDA levels and increased GSH levels, and CAT activity (p < 0.05). Furthermore, BA significantly reduced high fructose-induced histopathological and Immunohistochemistry alteration in the liver and kidney tissues. In conclusion, BA may prevent the oxidative imbalance and histopathological and immunohistochemical damage caused by high fructose in liver and kidney tissues in rats.
AtıfScopus4WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ2Development of gluten-free cookie using composite flour from corn and lentil flours: Study by response surface methodology
Bursa, Batuhan; İlyasoğlu, Huri
The demand for gluten-free foods has increased due to health-based issues and lifestyle choices. This study aimed to develop a gluten-free cookie with enhanced nutritional value. For this reason, the composite flour from corn flour (CF) and lentil flour (LF) was prepared for cookie formulation. To eliminate the possible negative impact of LF on the sensorial properties of the cookie, lemon peel powder (LPP) was incorporated into the cookie formulation. The effects of the LF level of composite flour and the incorporation level of LPP on the physical, textural, and sensorial properties of the cookie were investigated via response methodology. The optimal levels were found as 16 g LF and 1 g LPP for 100 g composite flour. The physical, textural, and sensorial properties, proximate composition, vitamin C and total phenolic contents, and antioxidant capacity of the developed cookie and control cookies were determined. The developed cookie had a higher nutritional value than the control cookie made from CF in terms of protein, dietary fibre, ash, and vitamin C. Moreover, it presented higher total phenolic content and radical scavenging activity. According to these results, the developed cookie can be proposed for a gluten-free diet.
AtıfScopus3WoS2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3The effect of using a local skin cooling device on arteriovenous fistula cannulation pain and comfort level of patients on hemodialysis: A single-blind randomized controlled study
Demırağ, Hatice; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Introduction: The study aimed to investigate the impact of the using local skin cooling on arteriovenous fistula cannulation pain and the comfort levels of hemodialysis patients. Methods: The single-blind randomized controlled trial was formed with 50 patients between June 20, 2023, and July 31, 2023, in the hemodialysis units of two state hospitals in Turkey. Patients were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 25) or the control group (n = 25) using the block randomization method. This data were collected through the use of the CoolSense device, the “Patient Information Form,” the “Verbal Category Scale,” and the “General Comfort Scale.” Patients in the experimental group received the local skin cooling for five seconds during arteriovenous fistula cannulation, while the control group followed the standard hospital protocol. The study was registered on Clinical Trials (NCT06144801). Findings: The study revealed that the application of the local skin cooling during arteriovenous fistula cannulation significantly reduced pain and increased patients’ comfort levels, demonstrating an anesthetic effect (p < 0.001). Furthermore, it was observed that as pain levels decreased, patient comfort levels increased (p < 0.001). Discussion: It is concluded that the using lokal skin cooling is an effective tool for reducing pain and enhancing comfort during arteriovenous fistula cannulation in hemodialysis patients.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Effect of eHealth Interventions on Medication Adherence in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Tuncer, Metin; Tuncer, Gülsüm Zekiye
Background: Kidney transplant recipients must take immunosuppressive drugs for life, and medication non-adherence is a primary risk factor for graft loss and death. With the advancement of technology, electronic health applications are widely used in chronic disease management and offer the potential to improve medication adherence in kidney transplant recipients. Aim: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that assess the effectiveness of eHealth interventions in improving medication adherence among kidney transplant recipients. Methods: This study, which was designed as a systematic review and meta-analysis, followed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) protocols in the planning and reporting phases. Electronic databases and manual literature searches were the two main data sources. Full-text RCTs in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science and Scopus databases were systematically searched. The searches covered studies from 2014 to March 2024. Results: The search yielded 524 articles. Eight RCTs with 779 participants were included in the analysis. The meta-analysis results indicated that, compared with the control group, adherence rates (RR: 1.19; 95% CI: 1.06–1.35; p = 0.01. Heterogeneity: Q = 8.69; p = 0.28; I2 = 19%) and adherence scores (SMD: 0.17; 95% CI: 0.05–0.29; p = 0.02. Heterogeneity: Q = 0.45; p = 0.93; I2 = 0%) significantly increased in the eHealth intervention group compared with the control group. Conclusion: The findings of this report show that eHealth interventions to improve medication adherence in kidney transplant recipients show favourable outcomes compared with standard care. We recommend eHealth interventions to improve long-term survival and patient outcomes in kidney transplant recipients.
AtıfScopus2WoS2OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2The effect of psychotherapeutic interventions on pain and quality of life in endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis study
Özcan, Handan; Çuvadar, Ayşe; Uzun, Sevda
Aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of psychotherapeutic interventions on pain, quality of life and health profile in women diagnosed with endometriosis. Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis study, studies were obtained by searching PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and YÖK Thesis Center databases between August and October 2024 without any year limitation. After the review, 10 studies were included in the study. The data were synthesized by meta-analysis and narrative methods. Results: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, psychotherapeutic interventions for the treatment and management of endometriosis were found to be effective on quality of life (SMD = 0.515, 95% CI = 0.035 to 0.995; Z = 2.104, I2 = 67.523%, p < 0.05), pain (SMD = − 0.454, 95% CI = − 1.600 to − 0.179; Z = − 1.566, I2 = 84.463, p > 0.05), and health profile (SMD = 0.041, 95% CI = − 0.363 to 0.281; Z = − 0.250759, I2 = 56.876%, p > 0.05). In subgroup analyses, it was determined that the types of psychotherapeutic interventions were not effective, but the number of sessions was effective. Conclusion: Psychotherapeutic interventions to reduce symptoms in endometriosis are effective in improving quality of life but not pain and health profile.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex4İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3The effect of omega-3 fatty acid use on women’s mental health in postpartum depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis study
Karakaş, Sevda; Uzun, Sevda; Özcan, Handan
- Derleme MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1The Effect of storybook use in pediatric health services on children's fear and anxiety levels: A meta-analysis study
Akay, Gamze; Uzun, Sevda; Oğuzhan, Hatice; Güdücü Tüfekci, Fatma
Background: Invasive procedures are commonly used in pediatric healthcare, and storybooks can be used as an adjunct analgesic method. Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using storybooks as a distraction technique to reduce fear and anxiety in pediatric healthcare. This study was conducted with the aim of revealing the level of effect of storybook use on children's fear and anxiety level in pediatric health services. Methods: For this meta-analysis study, the studies were obtained by searching PubMed, Web of Scıence, Scopus, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar and YÖK Thesis Center databases in April–June 2024 without any year limitation. After the reviews, 15 studies were included in the study. The data were synthesized by meta-analysis and narrative methods. Findings: In this meta-analysis, it was found that storybook use in pediatric health services was effective on children's anxiety (SMD: −4.412, 95 % CI: −7.727 to −1.097; Z = −2.608, p = 0.009; I2 = 99.890 %) and fear (SMD: −1.13, 95 % CI: −1.71 to −0.54; Z = −3.78, p = 0.000; I2 = 83.065 %) levels. In addition, it was determined that the characteristics of the intervention group, age group, the characteristics and content of the storybook, the duration of the intervention and the time of the intervention played a role in the effectiveness of the storybook use intervention in pediatric health services on children's anxiety and fear levels. Conclusion: The use of story books in children's health services reduces the level of fear and anxiety in children.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3Effect of Foot Anthropometric Measurements on Pain and Functional Disability of Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women
Koca, Rabia; Sen, Müserref Ebru; Yılmazer, Mehmet
Background: Weight gain during pregnancy, loosening of the foot ligaments with relaxin hormone release, and anthropometric and biomechanical changes can be seen in the foot with the growing fetus. We sought to determine whether these pregnancy-related changes cause painful musculoskeletal problems by altering the proximal structures of the lower extremities and the structure of the spine. Methods: Both feet of 210 women (half in the third trimester of pregnancy) aged 18 to 40 years with similar demographic characteristics were evaluated by measuring navicular drop, hallux valgus angle, foot width, foot length, and tibiocalcaneal angle. Foot Function Index for foot-ankle, Kujala Patellofemoral Score for knee, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index for hip, Oswestry Disability Index for waist, and Modified Neck Disability Index for neck were used to determine pain and functional limitation. Results: Pain and functional disability in the waist, hip, knee, and foot-ankle joints; navicular drop; hallux valgus angle; and tibiocalcaneal angle were significantly higher in pregnant women versus the control group (P < .001). Pain and dysfunction in all of the joints increased as navicular drop increased in pregnant and nonpregnant women. In addition, the increase in other anthropometric measurements in both groups was determined to caused pain and functional disability in most of the women, especially in foot-ankle joints. However, the cause of joint pain and functional deficiencies was unrelated to pregnancy. Conclusions: Foot deformities and proximal region complaints were significantly higher in pregnant women, and foot deformities caused more foot-ankle pain and disability in both groups. No difference was observed in pregnant women versus the control group.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - EditoryalAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Technological Products in Cancer Care: Challenges for Nurses and Patients
Aydin, Aydanur
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1The Effect of Boric Acid on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis in Embryonic and Fetal Tissues Damage Caused by Consumption of High-Fructose Corn Syrup in Pregnant Rats
Başeğmez, Mehmet; Yüksel, Duygu
This study aimed to determine the protective role of boric acid in a pregnant rat model of high fructose corn syrup consumption. Consumption of high fructose corn syrup has been associated with adverse health outcomes in humans and animals. Twenty-eight healthy female Wistar albino rats (250–300 g weight and 16–24 weeks old) were randomly distributed into four equal groups (n = 7): Control, Boric acid (BA), High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), HFCS + BA. Boric acid (20 mg/kg) was administered to pregnant rats via oral gavage every day during pregnancy. The prepared 30% HFCS (F30) solution (24% fructose, 28% dextrose) was added to the drinking water throughout pregnancy. At the end of pregnancy (day 19), blood, placenta, uterus, and fetuses were collected from rats. The results indicated that HFCS increases oxidative stress by increasing the level of MDA and decreasing GSH, SOD, and CAT activity in the blood of maternal. However, BA administration significantly decreased MDA levels and increased GSH levels, SOD, and CAT activity (p < 0.05). In addition, HFCS consumption significantly increased plasma TNF-α, IL-6, and leptin levels compared to control, BA, and HFCS + BA groups (p < 0.05). However, BA administration significantly decreased plasma TNF-α, IL-6, and leptin levels (p < 0.05). Furthermore, BA (20 mg/kg) significantly decreased HFCS-induced histopathological and immunohistochemical alterations in the placenta, uterus, and fetal tissue. In conclusion, BA may prevent HFCS toxicity in maternal and fetal tissues, as it regulates oxidative imbalance in pregnant rat and alleviates histopathological and immunohistochemical changes. The findings indicate a need for further studies to assess the potential of boron in preventing or mitigating the effects of HFCS during pregnancy.
AtıfScopus4WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the chrono-med diet score (CMDS) for adult participants
Koçak, Tevfik; Kocyigit, Emine; Ağagündüz, Duygu
Background: This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Chrono-Med Diet Score (CMDS) to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Turkish adults. Methods: The methodological research conducted in Gümüşhane and Ordu from January to June 2024, including 592 individuals (62.3% women, 37.7% men, and the mean age 43.4 ± 10.6 years). Data were collected through face‒to‒face interview that contained socio-demographic characteristics, the CMDS, the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), and 24-h dietary recall. Internal consistency reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, while repeatability was examined using the test–retest method. Construct validity was assessed by the MEDAS, and components of the adapted CMDS obtained from the 24-h dietary recall were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis. The content validity was assessed by the Paired samples t-test and Wilcoxon test. The Bland–Altman test with 95% limits of agreement was used to evaluate the agreement between sum of CMDS. The results were statistically evaluated at a p < 0.05 significance level. Results: The content validity index of CMDS was 0.87. The overall Turkish version of CMDS had acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.853), thus indicating that the score was reliable. The Paired samples t test coefficients between each item and the overall questionnaire ranged from 0.234 to 1.000. A higher intake of olive oil and fish obtained from a 24-h dietary recall was associated with a higher CMDS quartile (p < 0.05). The MEDAS score was correlated with a higher CMDS quartile (p < 0.001). A moderate positive correlation was determined between total CMDS and MEDAS (r = 0.467; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Our assessments of the CMDS, consisting of 13 items, in Türkiye demonstrate that it is a viable and reliable instrument to measure adherence to the Mediterranean diet for the adult population. The CMDS is more accurate than other Mediterranean diet scores as it questions about the amount of physical activity and grain products, which helps determine each participant’s eating patterns and general health.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Snow cover detection using remote sensing techniques over different climate zones of Türkiye
Çakir, Günay; Bozali, Nuri; Sivrikaya, Fatih
Snow-covered land surfaces can be easily mapped using remote sensing technologies. Accurate estimation of snow cover on the land surface allows for the construction of water resource management today. Using Landsat TM/ETM + satellite images, this study tried to assess how much snowfall covered the soil in Trabzon, Gümüşhane, and Bayburt provinces between 1999 and 2023. Satellite images were classified into three categories using the ERDAS 9.1 TM software. These classes are classified as snow-covered surfaces, other places, and data loss (cloud-shadow). When performing image analysis, it was important to verify that the cloudiness rate in the images was less than 15%. Images with cloudiness rates of more than 15% were not used. Seasonal and annual trend analysis of snow-covered areas (SCA) over three distinct regions (Trabzon, Gümüşhane, and Bayburt) were examined using the Mann-Kendall test. When three distinct study regions were examined together, Bayburt had the highest SCA rate, followed by Gümüşhane and Trabzon. In all three fields, the highest SCA was recorded in 2000, while the lowest SCA was recorded in 2017. The trends noticed that SCA on both annual and seasonal scales did not reach the statistical significance level of 0.05. Although snowfall in Trabzon, Gümüşhane, and Bayburt was beneficial in the autumn and spring seasons, no statistically significant association was found. The research concluded that the existing data are inadequate to make any statements on the impact of global warming in the area. However, the study figured out that satellite data may be effectively used to identify snowy places as a result of the study. Comparable investigations need to be undertaken in regions with varying climates, utilizing diverse remote sensing data and classification methodologies.
AtıfScopus2WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3Relationship between Quality of Life and Suicide Risk in Iranian Cancer Patients: The Mediating Role of Religious Coping
Karimi, Amirreza; Mazhari, Seyed Amirhossein; Mohammadi, Elnaz Malek; Güngör, Sunay; Kalantari, Soheyla; Taebi, Mozhgan; Hamidi, Fatemeh; Farhadi, Bahar
Objective: Cancer patients often experience significant declines in quality of life (QoL), which can elevate suicide risk. In culturally religious societies like Iran, religious coping may serve as a critical buffer against such adverse outcomes. This study examined the relationship between QoL and suicide risk among Iranian cancer patients, with a focus on the mediating role of religious coping. Method: A purposive sample of 350 cancer patients from Tehran was analyzed using validated measures of QoL (EORTC QLQ-C30), suicide risk (Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation), and religious coping (Brief RCOPE-14). Data were analyzed using SPSS v26 and the PROCESS macro v4.0. Results: Bivariate correlations revealed that lower QoL was strongly associated with higher suicide risk (r = -0.62, p < 0.001), while positive religious coping correlated with better QoL (r = 0.48, p < 0.001) and reduced suicide risk (r = -0.41, p < 0.001). Mediation analyses demonstrated that positive religious coping significantly attenuated the QoL-suicide risk relationship (indirect β = -0.09, 95% CI [-0.15, -0.04]), accounting for 17% of the total effect. Negative religious coping, though less prevalent, also mediated this relationship but to a lesser extent (indirect β = -0.03, 95% CI [-0.05, -0.01]). Subgroup analyses indicated that the protective effect of positive religious coping was stronger in advancedstage patients. Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of integrating spiritual care into oncology settings in Iran, leveraging faith-based resources to enhance resilience and reduce suicide risk. Future research should explore longitudinal and culturally tailored interventions to further elucidate the role of religious coping in cancer survivorship.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Bio-Psychosocial Dimension of Hemodialysis and Spiritual Coping Strategies: A Phenomenological Study on Patient Experiences in Türkiye
Demir Çam, Sevgi; Uzun, Sevda
This study aimed to examine the bio-psychosocial experiences of patients living in Türkiye receiving hemodialysis treatment and to examine their spiritual coping strategies. A descriptive phenomenological research methodology was used in this study. This study was conducted with 23 hemodialysis patients, and interviews were conducted individually and face to face. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis method. The data analysis revealed four categories and thirteen main themes. It was concluded that the prolonged hemodialysis process negatively affected patients with chronic kidney disease bio-psychosocially, yet some patients used spiritual coping strategies to cope with the disease effectively. Spirituality is believed to be influential in dealing with the disease.
AtıfScopus1WoS1OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions in Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders: A Meta-Analysis Study
Helvacı Çelik, Fatma Gül; Bayrak, Nurten Gülsüm; Uzun, Sevda
Alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUD), are increasing worldwide, and these psychiatric disorders are difficult to treat. The search for new treatments for these disorders continues. Psychosocial interventions (PI) are among them, and it is important to evaluate their effectiveness. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of PI applied to individuals with ASUD. This meta-analysis was conducted by searching PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and YOK Thesis Center databases without year restrictions between October and December 2023. After reviewing the studies, 18 research articles were included in the analysis. The meta-analysis revealed that PI applied to individuals with ASUD were effective in reducing depression (SMD: −0.753, 95% CI: −1.215 to −2.91; I2 = 94.515; p < 0.05) and enhancing self-efficacy (SMD: 0.709, 95% CI: 0.096–1.321; I2 = 93.34; p < 0.05). However, these interventions were not found to be effective in improving self-esteem (SMD: 0.655, 95% CI: −1.641 to 0.331).
AtıfScopus1WoS1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3Development of the Disaster Risk Perception Scale: Evaluation of Its Impact on Disaster Preparedness
Kiymis, Ibrahim; Kaya, Afsin Ahmet
Objectives:Developing a disaster risk perception scale is a critical component of Disaster Risk Management (DRM), enabling the assessment and evaluation of the reactions, behaviors, and risk culture characteristics of individuals living under disaster risk. The objective of this study is to develop a disaster risk perception scale and to assess its effect on disaster preparedness. Methods: A pilot study was conducted with 359 participants, followed by a main study involving 786 participants. All participants resided in Giresun and Elazig, Turkey, the regions recently affected by earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Results:A reliable and valid disaster risk perception scale with 25 items and 5 dimensions (exposure/impact, probability, uncontrollable, worry/fear, and vulnerability) was developed. The disaster risk perception of the participants differed significantly according to their educational level, income level, city of residence, and disaster education. As per the multiple regression analysis, the exposure/impact and worry/fear variables had positive and significant effects on disaster preparedness. Conclusions:For future studies, it is recommended to implement the disaster risk perception scale across diverse disaster types to assess and evaluate the outcomes effectively.
AtıfScopus11WoS9OpenAlex15İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Through the eyes of healthcare professionals: Compassion fatigue and earthquake stress coping strategies of healthcare professionals in the disaster region following the Kahramanmaras centered earthquakes: A case-control study
Emirza, Elif Güzide; Uzun, Sevda; Şenses, Medine
Background: Healthcare professionals serving in the earthquake zone may experience mental problems due to the traumatic events they witnessed. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of working in earthquake-affected areas on compassion fatigue and coping strategies for earthquake stress in healthcare professionals compared to a control group. Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted in three provinces in the northern region of Türkiye. The sample of the study consisted of 146 healthcare professionals working in earthquake-affected regions and 143 healthcare professionals not working in earthquake-affected regions. Data were collected using the ‘Descriptive Information Form’, ‘Compassion Fatigue Short Scale (CF-SS)’, and ‘Coping with Earthquake Stress Scale (CESS)’. Descriptive statistics, t-test for independent samples, Pearson correlation analysis and binary logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: Statistically significant differences were found between healthcare professionals working in earthquake-affected regions and healthcare professionals not working in these regions in terms of CF-SS total scores, ‘occupational burnout’ sub-dimension mean scores and ‘seeking social support’ mean scores among CESS sub-dimension mean scores (p <.05). However, no statistically significant difference was found between the mean scores of ‘secondary trauma’ sub-dimension of CF-SS and total-CESS, ‘religious coping’, and ‘positive reappraisal’ (p >.05). A high and positive correlation (r =.805; r =.847; r =.847; r =.695, p <.001) was found between total CF-SS scores and total religious coping, positive reappraisal and seeking social support scores of the participants. In addition, working in the earthquake zone negatively affects positive reappraisal and positively affects seeking social support as a significant predictor (β =.081, OR = 0.922, p <.05; β =.111, OR = 1.117, p <.05). Conclusion: A significant positive relationship was observed between compassion fatigue and coping with earthquake stress. At the same time, it was determined that having worked in the regions affected by earthquakes had a strong positive effect on coping strategies with earthquake stress.
AtıfScopus4WoS3OpenAlex5İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Intersession Robust Hybrid Brain–Computer Interface: Safe and User-Friendly Approach with LED Activation Mechanism
Aydın, Sefa; Melek, Mesut; Gökrem, Levent
This study introduces a hybrid Brain–Computer (BCI) system with a robust and secure activation mechanism between sessions, aiming to minimize the negative effects of visual stimulus-based BCI systems on user eye health. The system is based on the integration of Electroencephalography (EEG) signals and Electrooculography (EOG) artefacts, and includes an LED stimulus operating at a frequency of 7 Hz for safe activation and objects moving in different directions. While the LED functions as an activation switch that reduces visual fatigue caused by traditional visual stimuli, moving objects provide command generation depending on the user’s intention. In order to evaluate the stability of the system against physiological and psychological conditions, data were collected from 15 participants in two different sessions. The Correlation Alignment (CORAL) method was applied to the data to reduce the variance between sessions and to increase stability. A Bootstrap Aggregating algorithm was used in the classification processes, and with the CORAL method, the system accuracy rate was increased from 81.54% to 94.29%. Compared to similar BCI approaches, the proposed system offers a safe activation mechanism that effectively adapts to users’ changing cognitive states throughout the day by reducing visual fatigue, despite using a low number of EEG channels, and demonstrates its practicality and effectiveness by performing on par or superior to other systems in terms of high accuracy and robust stability.
AtıfScopus2WoS1OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Incorporation of ultrasound-assisted treatment in cheese to accelerate ripening of Kaşar cheese: Changes in cheese microbiota, proteolysis, enzyme activities and volatile profiles
Yılmaz, Fırat; Dağdemir, Elif; Hayaloğlu, Ali Adnan
This study aimed to assess the impact of using LAB strains (Lactobacillus helveticus DPC 4571 and Lactobacillus casei ATCC 334) directly or after sonication on the quality and ripening of Kaşar cheese. Experimental cheeses were produced with a combination of cheese starters (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus), adjuncts and sonicated cultures. The cheeses showed remarkable variations in titratable acidity and pH. The bacterial counts showed that sonication was effective on adjunct cultures, causing faster and stronger autolysis of L. helveticus DPC 4571 and an increase in L. casei ATCC 334 during ripening. Cheeses containing adjunct cultures exhibited higher proteolysis, with increased hydrolysis of αs1- and β-caseins. Aminopeptidases activities increased during ripening by adjuncts and sonicated-adjunct cultures. The use of adjunct culture resulted in a greater increase in the free amino acid content. Adjuncts and sonicated-adjunct cultures increased both the quantity and diversity of some volatiles. In conclusion, the inclusion of sonicated culture in the starter system offered a potential approach to accelerate cheese ripening and improve cheese quality.
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