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- Uzun, Sevda(62)
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- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2A Video-Based Mobile Palmprint Dataset and an Illumination-Robust Deep Learning Architecture for Unconstrained Environments
Koşmaz Sünnetci, Betül; Bingöl, Özkan; Gedikli, Eyüp; Ekinci, Murat; Doğan, Ramazan Özgür; Türk, Salih; Güngör, Nihan
Featured Application: The proposed framework facilitates secure and user-friendly biometric authentication on mobile platforms, particularly in mobile payment and access control scenarios, under unconstrained conditions. The widespread adoption of mobile devices has made secure and user-friendly biometric authentication critical. However, widely used modalities such as fingerprint and facial recognition show limited robustness under uncontrolled illumination and on heterogeneous devices. In contrast, palmprint recognition offers strong potential because of its rich textural patterns and high discriminative power. This study addresses the limitations of laboratory-based datasets that fail to capture real-world challenges. We introduce MPW-180, a novel dataset comprising videos of 180 participants recorded on their own smartphones in everyday environments. By systematically incorporating diverse illumination conditions (with and without flash) and natural free-hand movements, MPW-180 is the first dataset to adopt a bring-your-own-device paradigm, providing a realistic benchmark for evaluating generalization in mobile biometric models. In addition, we propose PalmWildNet, an SE-block-enhanced deep learning architecture trained with Triplet Loss and a cross-illumination sampling strategy. The experimental results show that conventional methods suffer over 50% performance degradation under cross-illumination conditions. In contrast, our method reduces the Equal Error Rate to 1–2% while maintaining an accuracy above 97%. These findings demonstrate that the proposed framework not only tolerates illumination variability but also learns robust illumination-invariant representations, making it well-suited for mobile biometric authentication.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Development and Validation of a Scale Based on Protection Motivation Theory to Investigate Factors Affecting Earthquake Preparedness Behaviors
Yücel, Hasan; Cengiz, Sevil
Given Türkiye’s high seismic risk, earthquake preparedness is vital. This study explored factors affecting earthquake preparedness behaviors among residents in high-risk areas. The factors affecting earthquake preparedness behaviors Scale based on protection motivation theory was developed, and its validity was tested. Scale development consists of a pilot and main application process. The pilot application was carried out with 50 participants, and the main application was carried out with 804 participants. The sample consisted of 804 participants who were divided into two groups for exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The sample was selected from 11 neighborhoods using the cluster sampling method. IBM SPSS 25 was used for exploratory factor analysis, while AMOS 24.0 was employed for confirmatory factor analysis. The final version of the scale consists of 24 items across four dimensions, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.883, exceeding the acceptable threshold of 0.7 for each dimension. The Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin value is 0.898, and Bartlett’s test of sphericity is significant, with the total variance explained being 51%. Confirmatory factor analysis results indicate a good fit for both the measurement and structural models (χ2/df = 1.779; RMSEA = 0.44; CFI = 0.96; NFI = 0.91; TLI = 0.95; p<0.001). Structural equation modeling showed that, among the constructs of protection motivation theory, perceived efficacy (β = 0.690) is the most important factor affecting earthquake preparedness behaviors. The results show that the scale is a valid and reliable tool to determine the factors affecting earthquake preparedness behaviors in Turkish society.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025An analysis of factors affecting the market value of airline companies: An application in Borsa, Istanbul
Soydas, Safak Sonmez; Cam, Alper Veli
The market value of firms is mainly affected by financial factors. Financial factors such as sales, profitability, changes in equity, debt structure, competitiveness, interest rates, and inflation affect the market value of firms positively or negatively. Additionally, even if the financial data of firms are investable, some nonfinancial factors can significantly affect the market value of firms. Many nonfinancial factors, such as political and social events, natural disasters, technological developments, government policies, investor confidence or distrust (behavioral finance), managerial changes, sectoral developments, and social media, can change the market value of firms by having a greater impact on their stock prices. Determining the level and timing of the impact of these financial or nonfinancial factors will help institutional or individual investors in their investment decisions. The primary objective of this study is to identify the financial and nonfinancial factors affecting the market value of firms operating in the aviation sector. In this context, the factors affecting the market value of the firms were analyzed using the fundamental analysis data of three firms whose stocks are traded in Borsa Istanbul, one of the emerging markets. In the study, abnormal declines in stock prices of these firms were identified, and the importance levels of the factors that caused them were tried to be revealed. In this direction, a fundamental analysis was performed using financial data obtained from the financial statements of airline companies from the years 2014-2023. The events in the world and Turkey during the relevant periods that affected the capital markets were analyzed and compared. The results of the study are important for both domestic and foreign investors who will invest based on the market value of companies operating in the aviation sector.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3A new mathematical model for cellular manufacturing system with productivity consideration
Atmaca, Hatice Ediz; Erdogan Akbulut, Hatice; Aktas, Esra
In today’s environment of escalating competition, companies are adapting their management and production strategies, and product diversity is rapidly increasing. Companies require cellular manufacturing systems to produce products with high diversity in a short amount of time, ensuring the desired quality and meeting customer expectations. Cellular manufacturing systems, which have a more flexible structure compared to traditional production systems, are a good and effective solution for man-agers. Cellular manufacturing is an approach that aims to produce products with varying diversity in the shortest possible time and at the lowest cost, targeting an increase in efficiency. In this study, a cell manufacturing system proposal is made and cell formation is carried out to increase efficiency and effectiveness in a company that manufactures industrial refrigeration cabinets. A productivity-based 0-1 integer mathematical programming model is prepared that facilitates the simultaneous grouping of part and machine families in cell formation. In addition to the intracellular and intercellular transportation costs found in productivity-based models in the literature, labor costs, maintenance costs, the depreciation costs of the machines used in the cells, and the waiting costs of the machines are also added to the prepared model. The model is solved with the help of the GAMS 23.5.1 software package, creating part families and machine groups. Group efficiency values are measured, and the current and proposed situations are compared.
AtıfScopus1WoS1OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3Response of tibia bone morphology, biomechanics and minerals to Organic Hawthorn (Crataegus tanacetifolia) Fruit Vinegar application in broiler chickens exposed to cyclic heat stress
Kaya, Hacer
This study aimed to determine the effects of adding different doses of organic hawthorn fruit vinegar (HFV) to the drinking water of male broilers (Ross 308) reared under cyclic heat stress (CHS) on tibia bone morphology, biomechanics, and minerals. Broilers were distributed into six groups based on a 2 × 3 factorial design, testing two ambient temperatures (24 and 35°C CHS for 8 h/day starting from day 21) and three HFV levels (0, 2, and 4 ml/L). Cyclic heat stress had no effect on the morphological and biomechanical properties of the tibia bone, except for a decrease in cortex thickness (P < 0.05). However, CHS significantly decreased the bone Ca, P, Mg, Cu, Zn, Mn, and K levels, while increasing the Fe levels (P < 0.01). The addition of 2 and 4 ml/L HFV had no effect on the morphological and biomechanical properties of the tibia bone (P > 0.05), except for an increase in bone diameter with 2 ml/L HFV (P < 0.05). HFV additions were not sufficient to increase the Ca level decreased by CHS, and the tibia bone Ca level of birds under CHS decreased further with HFV additions (P < 0.01). Conversely, 2 ml/L HFV increased Mg levels, and both 2 and 4 ml/L HFV increased Cu, Fe, Zn, and Mn levels, whereas P levels decreased (P < 0.01). K level decreased with 2 ml/L HFV and increased with 4 ml/L HFV supplementation. In conclusion, HFV supplementation has positive effects on bone mineralization in broilers exposed to HS and can be used up to 4 ml/L to mitigate the negative effects of heat stress.
- BildiriYalnız künye2025Depth Estimation Based Automatic Pose Correction in Hand Images
Sünnetci Koşmaz, Betül; Bingöl, Özkan; Gedikli, Eyüp; Ekinci, Murat
In palm biometric recognition systems, the hand being at different angles and positions relative to the camera presents a critical challenge in terms of accuracy and reliability. Especially in images captured in free environments, hand misalignment can negatively affect recognition performance by making it difficult to extract biometric attributes. Perspective distortions due to camera position change the geometric structure of the hand, compromising biometric data integrity. While 3D imaging systems can offer successful solutions for pose normalization, performing a similar transformation for 2D images poses a major technical challenge. In this study, depth estimation supported plane fitting is used to remove perspective distortions in 2D images and pose normalization of the hand is obtained. The proposed method uses the information obtained from depth estimation to realign the hand image as if it were standing directly in front of the camera, improving geometric consistency. This will make the extraction of biometric features more reliable and contribute to improving the accuracy of palm recognition systems.
AtıfScopus1OpenAlex1İncele - 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.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Investigation of Tensile and Fatigue Behavior of Cr/CrN/TiCrN/TiCrCN Multilayer Films Coated on AA6063 and AZ91 Alloys by Closed-Field Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering Process
Yeşildal, Ruhi; Sezer, Sadberk; Karabudak, Filiz
Despite the widespread use of Mg and Al alloys among light metals in the automobile and aviation industries, they have low tensile and fatigue strength. Therefore, in the present work, AZ91 Mg and AA6063 Al alloys were coated with a multilayer transition metal nitride film (Cr/CrN/TiCrN/TiCrCN) to increase fatigue and tensile strength. Films with Cr/CrN/TiCrN/TiCrCN microstructure architecture were synthesized on the surfaces of AZ91 Mg and AA6063 Al alloys using the CFUBMS (closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering) system, one of the PVD (physical vapor deposition) techniques. Films’ structural properties were analyzed by XRD, SEM, and EDAX, whereas mechanical properties were investigated using tensile and rotary bending fatigue testing machines. According to the SEM examination, the Cr, CrN, TiCrN, and TiCrCN multilayer nitride films on the two alloys have a columnar and dense microstructure. The XRD analysis detected Cr (211), CrN (111) and (200), TiN (111), (200) and (222), and TiCN (200) and (311) diffraction peaks. The Cr/CrN/TiCrN/TiCrCN multilayer coating increased the fatigue limit value of AZ91 by 11.22% from 70.26 MPa to 78.15 MPa. The fatigue limit value of AA6063 decreased by 9.79% from 79.71 MPa to 71.9 MPa. After coating, the tensile strength value of AZ91 increased from 137.89 MPa to 139.65 MPa, while the tensile strength of AA6063 decreased from 129.35 MPa to 118.16 MPa.
AtıfScopus2WoS2OpenAlex2İncele - KitapYalnız künye2025Designing Effective Public Policies to Address Global Warming.
Uğur, Ömer; Doğan, Kadir Caner
As global temperatures rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, world governments are under increasing pressure to implement strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable development, and protect vulnerable populations. Effective policies that are evidence-based, adaptable, and internationally coordinated also engage in the public and private sectors. By aligning environmental goals with economic incentives and societal needs, policymakers may drive transformative change and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Designing Effective Public Policies to Address Global Warming explores the design of public policies shaping the future of global warming strategies and solutions. It examines the implementation of global, regional, and local practices for effective climate change mitigation and sustainable urban governance. This book covers topics such as climate change, public sector management, and carbon regulation, and is a useful resource for business owners, policymakers, government officials, climatologists, academicians, researchers, and environmental scientists.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Towards precision dentistry through artificial intelligence and blockchain-based digital Twins: Investigating challenges and solution strategies
Erol, Ismail; Peker, Iskender; Medeni, Ihsan Tolga; Yuce, Fatma
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital twins (DT) in dentistry is essential to meet evolving patient expectations and global healthcare challenges. However, realizing their full potential requires addressing significant adoption barriers. While conceptual studies have explored challenges to implementing AI, blockchain, and DT in dentistry, no prior research has systematically analyzed the interrelationships among these obstacles using a structured decision framework. This study employs pentagonal fuzzy (PF) DEMATEL to investigate the connections among challenges to effectively implementing AI and blockchain-based DT in dentistry. Expert opinions highlight ethical considerations and bias and fairness in AI-based DT as the most critical causal challenges. We propose an AI and blockchain-based DT architecture that enables human doctors to leverage DT-based decision support, while AI-driven systems execute high-precision procedures with blockchain-verified workflows. This framework enhances treatment accuracy and personalization in dentistry and offers a scalable model for addressing societal concerns, such as privacy, fairness, and labor dynamics, in technology-driven ecosystems. A pilot study framework is proposed to validate diagnostic accuracy, data security, and treatment customization. Accompanied by stakeholder guidelines, this research bridges dentistry with broader discussions on technology's societal impact, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary strategies to ensure equitable and trustworthy innovation.
AtıfScopus4WoS3OpenAlex5İncele - 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 - Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Strategic Performance Metrics and Innovative Measurement Methods in Public Personnel Management
Şimşek, Tuğçe
Public administration increasingly demands strategic, data-oriented personnel management, yet traditional hierarchical metrics miss dynamic performance and innovation. This chapter examines the limits of conventional measurement in public personnel management and proposes a data-driven, dynamic governance framework. Its aim is to link digitalization with accountability and citizen orientation by specifying strategic indicators and technology-enabled methods. It outlines core concepts, then elaborates on strategic performance indicators and comparative analyses of metrics. It explores advanced methods, including AI-supported tools and continuous learning models, alongside blockchain, big-data analytics, sentiment analysis, and remote-work assessment. Findings show these tools improve transparency and continuous feedback while enabling ethical, auditable evaluation; policy implications for sustainable, evidence-based decision-making are provided.
- 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 SJRQ1The Correlation Between Circulating Fetuin-A Levels and Fetuin-A to Adiponectin Ratio With Obesity in a Turkish Population: A Case-Control Study
Icer, Mehmet Arif; Koçak, Tevfik; Ağagündüz, Duygu; Yıldıran, Hilal
The relationship between serum fetuin-A levels and obesity has not been fully understood. This study aims to elucidate the levels of serum fetuin-A and F/A ratio in obesity and contribute to the literature on whether they could be novel clinical predictors modulated through body composition and nutrition. The study included 73 participants who were obese and 71 participants with normal weight, aged between 18 and 65 years. Certain anthropometric measurements of the individuals were taken, and a body composition analysis was performed. In addition, 3-day food records (consecutive days: 2 weekdays and one weekend day) were taken. Serum levels of fetuin-A (ng/mL) and adiponectin (μg/mL) were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. The F/A ratio was obtained by dividing fetuin-A (ng/mL) by adiponectin (μg/mL). Serum fetuin-A (ng/mL) level and F/A ratio are higher in obese participants than in normal weight (p < 0.05). Body weight (kg) (r = 0.553, p ≤ 0.001), body mass index (kg/m2) (r = 0.492, p ≤ 0.001), waist circumference (cm) (r = 0.522, p ≤ 0.001), body fat percentage (%) (r = 0.203, p = 0.015), serum fasting blood glucose levels (mg/dL) (r = 0.317, p ≤ 0.001), and dietary protein intake (kg) (r = 0.165, p = 0.048) were observed to be positively correlated with serum fetuin-A levels. Positive correlations were also observed between these parameters and the F/A ratio (p < 0.05). Negative correlations were found between serum adiponectin and these parameters (p < 0.05). In addition, when dietary cholesterol intake was kept constant, a 1-unit increase in dietary energy intake (kcal) resulted in a 0.043-fold increase in serum fetuin-A (p < 0.05). The study results support theories suggesting the involvement of serum fetuin-A levels and the F/A ratio in the pathogenesis of obesity. The higher serum fetuin-A levels and F/A ratio found in obese participants may be considered as new clinical determinants that could be regulated through body composition and nutrition.
AtıfScopus1WoS1OpenAlex1İncele - 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 SJRQ2Bibliometric analysis of the results of Reiki research
Demir Doğan, Melike
Introduction: This study analyses bibliometric indicators to assess global research trends on Reiki, including publication patterns and key contributing countries. Methods: The publications included in Web of Science (WOS) databases between 1970 and 2024 were reviewed. The WOS database was searched using TS= “REIKI” and all WOS indexes were included. This search identified 414 studies. Among them, letters (n = 7), editorial materials (n = 19), book reviews (n = 9), corrections (n = 2), art and poetry (n = 1), news (n = 1), and retracted publications (n = 1) were removed. The remaining 374 articles were included in this bibliometric analysis. The R-package for bibliometric analysis (Bibliometrix) was used. Results: The bibliometric analysis found that researchers published Reiki-related studies between 1983 and 2024, with a publication growth rate of 4.47 %. On average, articles were 9.5 years old and received 13 citations per document. The total number of keywords identified by the authors was 553, the number of authors in the articles was 1124 authors, the number of single-author articles was 70, the average number of publications per author was 3.5, and international co-authorships were 7.219 %. The USA, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Turkiye were the top five countries that published on Reiki, respectively. The USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Turkiye were the top five countries with the most cited articles, respectively. Vitale A. is the most cited author. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine is the most cited journal. Conclusion: This study is the first of its kind to evaluate the articles written by researchers in the field of Reiki only. Despite the difficulties researchers experienced in the field of Reiki, the studies have increasingly been conducted in this field over the years and have been cited studies more. This study may be helpful for researchers to determine productive countries, journals, authors, and emerging trends in Reiki by providing comprehensive analyses and structured information on this subject.
- MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ1Tectonic structures of Lake Eğirdir (SW Türkiye) revealed by magnetic analysis
Aktaş, Gülten; Hisarlı, Z. Mümtaz; Öksüm, Erdinç
Lake Eğirdir, located within the tectonically complex Isparta Angle of southwestern Türkiye, hosts an actively deforming transtensional basin shaped by multidirectional stresses. Although the surrounding fault systems have been studied previously, the subsurface fault architecture beneath the lake remained largely unresolved. Understanding the lake's subsurface tectonic framework is crucial for regional geological and seismic assessments. This study addresses this gap by applying traditional and advanced edge detection techniques to identify magnetic lineaments and assess their connection with surrounding faults using newly acquired high-resolution magnetic data, corrected for noise and distortions. The distinct magnetic lineaments identified confirm a structural connection on land with the regional fault network around the lake, also showing their continuity under the lake. The results reveal dominant NW-SE and E-W trending magnetic lineaments. The most prominent structure identified within the lake is a NE-SW fault that cuts the NW-SE anomalies and is spatially related to the Yaka Fault on land. Its continuation beneath the lake is confirmed by clustered seismicity and normal fault-type focal mechanisms, indicating active transtensional deformation. These findings highlight active faulting processes that continue to shape the lake basin and contribute to understanding regional seismic hazards. Integration of magnetic, bathymetric, seismic, and geodetic datasets reveals that Lake Eğirdir acts as a dynamic neotectonic transfer zone within the Isparta Angle, facilitating the westward extrusion of the Anatolian Plate.
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