Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
Yazarlar
- Baltaci, Cemalettin(27)
- Uzun, Sevda(27)
- Yildiz, Salih(25)
- Kulakaç, Nurşen(24)
- Ayaydin, Hasan(22)
- Yilmaz, Ozgur(20)
- Bostan, Sedat(19)
- Doğan, Kadir Caner(19)
- Kenek, Gökhan(19)
- Tosunoğlu, Büşra(19)
- Akyol, Hikmet(18)
- Akyürek, Suat(18)
- Can, İbrahim(18)
- Doğru, Bülent(18)
- Hayaloğlu, Pınar(18)
- Keyifli, Nazlı(18)
- Peker, İskender(18)
- Sipahi, Ferkan(18)
- Çalışır, Gülsüm(18)
- Avcı, İbrahim(17)
- Gücer, Mehmet Ali(17)
- Pala, Fahrettin(17)
- Türkkan, Tuğba(17)
- Ulutaşdemir, Nilgün(17)
- Yildiz, Emel(17)
- Akyüz, Ahmet Mutlu(16)
- Cengiz, Ekrem(16)
- Demirağ, Hatice(16)
- Hintistan, Sevilay(16)
- Yeşilçayır, Celal(16)
- Akaryali, Enver(15)
- Kaygusuz, Abdullah(15)
- Merdan, Mehmet(15)
- Bayrakdaroğlu, Serdar(14)
- Demirbağ, Orkun(14)
- Evren, Savaş(14)
- Kahraman, Yakup(14)
- Yesilelebi, Gl(14)
- Yıldız, Barış(14)
- Ödemiş, Murat(14)
Yayınlar
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Orta Anadolu’da Manyetik Anomaliler, Volkanizma ve Depremsellik İlişkilerinin Jeofizik Analizi
Öztürk, Serkan; Dolmaz, M.Nuri; Kayin, Sercan
Orta Anadolu, aktif tektonik deformasyon ile volkanik faaliyetlerin birlikte gözlendiği önemli bir jeodinamik bölgedir. Bu çalışmada, Tuz Gölü Fay Zonu ve çevresindeki manyetik anomaliler, derin kabuksal yapılar ve depremsellik arasındaki ilişkiler bütüncül bir yaklaşımla araştırılmıştır. Bu amaçla NOAA tarafından geliştirilen EMAG2-v3 aeromanyetik veri setine Kutba İndirgeme (RTP), Analitik Sinyal (AS) ve Birinci Düşey Türev (FVD) filtreleri uygulanmış, manyetik kaynak derinlikleri hesaplanmıştır. Bölgenin güncel sismotektonik özelliklerini değerlendirmek amacıyla 1900–2026 yılları arasında meydana gelen lokal magnitüdü ML≥3.0 depremler kullanılarak Gutenberg–Richter büyüklük-frekans ilişkisi, b-değeri dağılımı ile deprem episantr ve odak derinliği analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuçlar, yüksek manyetik gradyan zonlarının özellikle Tuz Gölü Fay Zonu ve volkanik merkezler boyunca yoğunlaştığını, manyetik kaynak derinliklerinin yaklaşık 1.3–9.7 km arasında değiştiğini ve deprem odaklarının büyük ölçüde 5–15 km derinlik aralığında kümelendiğini göstermektedir. Ayrıca yüksek manyetik gradyan zonları, düşük b-değeri alanları (1.0<) ve deprem kümeleri arasında genel bir mekânsal uyum belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, Orta Anadolu'daki aktif fay sistemleri, volkanik yapılar ve derin kabuksal süreksizliklerin birlikte değerlendirilmesinde manyetik yöntemlerin önemli bir tamamlayıcı araç olduğunu ve bölgenin tektonik ile magmatik evriminin anlaşılmasına katkı sağladığını ortaya koymaktadır.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Mavi ekonomi için borç-doğa takasları: yenilikçi finansal mekanizmalar
Beken, Hıkmet Gülçın
Çevresel sürdürülebilirliğin sağlanması ve sosyo-ekonomik kalkınmanın gerçekleştirilmesinde küresel ölçekte mavi ekonomi yaklaşımı önem kazanmaktadır. Okyanus kaynaklı ekonomik faaliyetlerin ya da okyanus üzerinde etkili sektörlerin çevresel-sosyal-ekonomik sürdürülebilirliğinin sağlanması günümüzde küresel ısınma, iklim değişikliği, atık yönetimi, kullanılan enerji kaynakları gibi pek çok faktörden etkilenmektedir. Bu bağlamda, mavi ekonomi çerçevesinde mavi finansman ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri arasındaki ilişkinin de incelenmesi gerekmektedir. Son yıllarda, mavi ekonominin sürdürülebilirliğini destekleyecek yenilikçi finansal mekanizmaların geliştirildiği görülmektedir. Ancak, yönetişim, kurumsal yapı ve borç yönetimine ilişkin sorunlar güç ilişkileri ve borç bağımlılığı üzerinden bu mekanizmaların etkinliğini sınırlayabilmektedir. Çalışma, mavi tahviller ve borç-doğa takası mekanizmalarını parçalı ve betimleyici şekilde ele alan literatürden farklı olarak bütüncül bir çerçeve içerisinde bu yenilikçi mekanizmaların borç sürdürülebilirliği ve yönetişim üzerindeki etkilerini politik ekonomik bakış açısıyla incelemektedir. Çalışma sonucunda, mavi finansman araçlarının sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerinin desteklenmesine ve deniz ekosistemlerinin korunmasına katkı sağlayabileceği ancak bu araçların etkinliğinin ülkenin kurumsal yapısı, yönetişim ve etkin borç yönetimi mekanizmalarına bağlı olduğuna ulaşılmıştır.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Afetlere Dirençli Kentler İçin Kardeş Afet Parkı Yaklaşımı: Yedisu Segmenti’nde Pilot İl Seçimi
Peker, İskender; Tanyas, Mehmet; Şimşek, Nurcan
Afetlere dirençli kentler, doğa kaynaklı afetlere karşı hazırlıklı, esnek ve hızlı toparlanabilen yerleşimler olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Özellikle 2000’li yıllardan itibaren uluslararası politika ve çalışmalarda, afet öncesi risk azaltımı ve afet sonrası iyileşme süreçlerinde kentsel dayanıklılığın güçlendirilmesi öncelikli hale gelmiştir. Bu bağlamda kamusal açık ve yeşil alanlar, deprem gibi yıkıcı afetlerde güvenli toplanma ve geçici barınma mekânları olarak kritik bir rol üstlenmektedir. Bu çalışmada, kardeş şehir modelinden esinlenerek geliştirilen Kardeş Afet Parkları yaklaşımı kapsamında, Yedisu sismik boşluğu çevresindeki iller için pilot il seçimi amaçlanmıştır. Literatürden belirlenen kriterler BWM yöntemiyle ağırlıklandırılmış, TOPSIS analizi sonucunda Erzincan en uygun pilot il olarak belirlenmiştir.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Turkey's active neutrality strategy in the black sea region: practices and analysis
Ugur, Omer; Aksoy, Metin
Turkey's foreign policy strategies in the Black Sea region are of great importance in international relations due to its geographical location and geopolitical features. Active neutrality is an approach that envisions states contributing to regional stability through diplomacy and peacebuilding while avoiding taking sides in international conflicts. This article aims to analyze Turkey's Black Sea policies through the concept of “active neutrality” and examine the implementation of this strategy and its regional implications. This study examines Turkey's roles in the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), the Montreux Straits Convention, and the Russia-Ukraine tensions through case studies. It also discusses elements such as the broader foreign policy context of active neutrality (relations with Iran) and the triggering role of NATO expansion. Consequently, the advantages and limitations of this strategy and Turkey's interactions with regional dynamics (the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict) are evaluated. The findings of the article show that Turkey's active neutrality offers opportunities in terms of security, international prestige, and economic interests, but faces challenges due to the influence of major powers, NATO expansion, and domestic political pressures.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Spotify Users' Platform Experiences in the Context of Mutual Domestication
Tokgöz, Cemile; Önal, Aleyna; Üzer, Benian
Both critical algorithm studies and recent scholarship centered on domestication theory emphasize the influence digital platforms have in shaping user behavior while also pointing to the importance of user agency. In their 2019 study, Siles et al. adapted domestication theory to digital platforms through their research on Netflix and developed the concept of mutual domestication. The domestication approach focuses on the shaping effect between everyday life, media technologies, and cultural elements. This study adapts the mutual domestication approach to Spotify as a cultural platform and examines the relationship between user agency and platforms' shaping effect by addressing it as a cyclical process. The study discusses the relationship between algorithm and culture, the transformation of the domestication approach through digital technologies, and the functional as well as algorithmic differences between Netflix, which was examined in the adapted study, and Spotify; it then presents the user-centered research that was conducted. A qualitative research method was adopted, and semi-structured in-depth interviews were chosen as the data collection technique. The sample consists of twenty Spotify users. The data obtained from the interviews conducted with the participants were analyzed descriptively, and the findings were categorized under five themes. In constructing the themes, the study of Siles et al. (2019) was followed; the interview data were interpreted under the themes of personalization, integration, rituals, resistance, and conversion. The research findings show that a dynamic of mutual domestication operates between the platform and the user, and that this process has a much more comprehensive character when compared with the study conducted on Netflix. At the same time, the study reveals that participants evaluate the platform-user relationship through a third actor, the music industry, and that user agency is shaped to a large extent within the framework of the possibilities offered by the platform.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF INSTRUMENT-ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
Tas, Muhammed Usame; Usgu, Gunseli
Purpose: This research evaluated the effects of the instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) technique in individuals with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods: Forty LDH patients were randomly assigned to a control group or an IASTM group (20 patients in each group). The IASTM group underwent a treatment protocol consisting of two IASTM sessions per week in addition to classic physiotherapy methods (hotpack, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, ultrasound and exercise) over a four week period. The treatment specifically targeted the paraspinal muscles, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and hamstring muscles. All participants were assessed before treatment, immediately after treatment and two months post-treatment using various measures, including pain intensity visual analog scale, straight leg raise (SLR) test, slump test (measuring knee extension from 90 degrees flexion), 6-minute walking test (6-MWT), range of motion (ROM) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire. Results: Both groups experienced a significant decrease in pain immediately after treatment (p=0.002). However, although both groups showed improvements in post-treatment SLR, slump test, 6-MWT, ROM, and SF-36 scores, no significant correlations were found (p=0.208). However, the IASTM group experienced greaterclinical improvement across all parameters. Conclusion: The findings suggest that incorporating IASTM techniques into physiotherapy programs for individuals with LDH can enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Financial Performance in Transportation and Warehousing Sector: A Comprehensive Study on BIST with LOPCOW, ARWEN and RAWEC Methods
Sahin Macit, Nazife
This study analyzes the financial performance of companies in the transportation and storagesector listed on BIST using LOPCOW, ARWEN, and RAWEC methods. The research focuses on 15 financial ratios and 11 companies based on 2023 data. LOPCOW was used to calculate the weights of the criteria, while ARWEN and RAWEC determined the financial performance values of the alternatives. When comparing the validity of these methods with RAPS, it was found that RAWEC produced consistent results, whereas ARWEN exhibited inconsistencies. Spearman correlation analysis indicated a correlation of -0.5455 between ARWEN and RAWEC and 0.8909 between RAWEC and RAPS.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Ibn Kammūna's Understanding of Propositions*
Akbay, Yunus Emre; Evmes, Adem; Akyüz, Turgut
The subject of this article is to examine and analyze the understanding of propositions held by Ibn Kamm & umacr;na, who lived in the 13th century, from the perspective of the discipline of logic. Ibn Kamm & umacr;na is a profound thinker who left significant works in the fields of philosophy and logic by thoroughly examining the works of figures such as Ibn Maym & umacr;n, Ibn Sin & amacr;, al-Ghaz & amacr;li, Ab & umacr; al-Barak & amacr;t al-Baghd & amacr;di, Fakhr al-Din al-R & amacr;zi, and al-Suhrawardi. The primary aim of the article is to analyze in detail the manner in which Ibn Kamm & umacr;na approaches propositions, drawing upon the works he authored on matters of logic. The scope of the article is confined to al-Jad & imacr;d f & imacr;'l-hikma, Sharh al-us & umacr;l wa'l-jumal, and Sharh at-talw & imacr;h & amacr;t, which are among Ibn Kamm & umacr;na's works containing data on the subject of propositions, and within the context of these works, the definition of the proposition, categorical propositions, conditional propositions, modal propositions, the contradiction and conversion of propositions are comprehensively addressed. The literature review conducted revealed that the philosopher has been examined to a considerably limited extent in our country from the standpoint of logic, and this study is considered to make a significant contribution to remedying the aforementioned deficiency. A qualitative research methodology was adopted in the article, and techniques of analysis and comparison were employed. It is known that Ibn Kamm & umacr;na, unlike authors such as Aristotle, al-F & amacr;r & amacr;bi, and Ibn Sin & amacr;, did not compose an independent work on propositions. For this reason, approximately sixteen works that have survived to the present day were meticulously examined through an individual scanning method, passages related to the subject of propositions within the context of the three identified works were recorded, and the data obtained were systematically classified and analyzed. As a result, it has been demonstrated that Ibn Kamm & umacr;na's treatment of propositions draws substantially from the Peripatetic tradition through Ibn Sin & amacr;. Ibn Kamm & umacr;na shares a common view with Ibn Sin & amacr; on the matter of indefinite propositions and explicitly states that such propositions ought to be understood as particular. Furthermore, he addresses propositions holistically on the subject of modality without making a distinction between simple and composite; and emphasizes that there is no limitation with respect to the number of modal propositions and
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026The Art of Dialectic (Jadal) in Ibn al-Mutahhar al-Hillī
Evmes, Adem; Akbay, Yunus Emre; Akyüz, Turgut
Al-Hilli, known as a Shii theologian and legal theorist, was a versatile scholar of the thirteenth century who authored numerous works on the philosophical sciences. In his writings, al-Hilli carefully examined ontological problems and methodological questions, systematically discussed the problem of knowledge, and devoted considerable attention to the science of logic. This article addresses al-Hilli's views on the art of dialectic (jadal), which he considered necessary for those who have not yet attained the level of demonstration (burhan), which ranks second in importance among the five arts, and on which no dedicated study has hitherto been undertaken. The aim of the article is to determine, on the basis of his logic works composed within the Peripatetic (Mash'sha'i) tradition, the extent to which al-Hilli was influenced by earlier logicians in his understanding of jadal and the respects in which he diverged from them. The scope of the article is confined to three of al-Hilli's works: his commentary on the logic section of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi's Tajrid al-i'tiqad, entitled al-Jawhar al-nadid; his commentary on al-Katibi's logical treatise al-Shamsiyya, entitled al-Qawa'id al-jaliyya; and his independent composition al-Asrar al-khafiyya fi al-'ul & umacr;m al-'aqliyya. These works were examined through a single-subject scanning method, whereby passages containing data pertaining to the components of dialectical theory-including its definition, premises, structure, and application-were identified and analysed. In this context, recourse was made to the works of logicians who had written on jadal prior to al-Hilli, among them Aristotle, al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, al-T & umacr;si, and al-Katibi, with particular attention given to a comparative analysis of the explanations offered by Ibn Sina and al-Hilli. It was ultimately established that al-Hilli followed both the Aristotelian and the Peripatetic logical tradition in his theory of jadal, and that he was especially influenced by Ibn Sina.
- MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2026Brand Dilution's Implications for Purchase Intention Through Brand Equity12
Köroglu, Ali; Yildiz, Salih
Brand dilution, which refers to new brand's damage to well-known brand's reputation and distinctive character by entering the market, is an understudied topic in marketing. Furthermore, there are very few studies comparing the effects of different levels of blurring and tarnishing. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the indirect impact of brand dilution on purchase intention through brand equity and by comparing the effects of blurring and tarnishing. For this purpose, a survey was conducted with 960 university students selected using a convenience sampling method. The conditional process model (Model 8) developed by Hayes (2018) was used in the research. The research results indicate a negative impact of brand dilution on brand equity dimensions and purchase intention. Additionally, brand awareness/association and brand loyalty play a mediating role in the relationship between brand dilution and purchase intention. Familiarity with the product category plays a moderating role in the relationship between brand dilution and brand awareness/association, brand loyalty, and purchase intention. As participants' familiarity with the product category increases, the influence of brand dilution on brand loyalty and purchase intention increases, while its influence on brand awareness/association decreases.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026A Qualitative Research on The Applicability of Value-Based Payment Method in The Health System of Türkiye; [Değer Bazlı Geri Ödeme Yönteminin Türkiye Sağlık Sisteminde Uygulanabilirliği Üzerine Nitel Bir Araştırma]
Tekinarslan, Merve; Kaya, Sıdıka
This study explores value-based payment reforms in healthcare, aiming to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality of care by shifting the focus from quantity to value. Using a grounded theory approach and the Delphi technique, 28 healthcare stakeholders were selected through purposive sampling. Data were analysed with MAXQDA 2020, and value parameters were ranked by importance. Findings define value in healthcare as "a quality service," with participants supporting value-based repayment despite some limitations. Fifteen key value measurement parameters were identified. The study recommends addressing resistance to change and implementing necessary revisions for Türkiye to adopt this model successfully.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026A robust calibration-based estimator in presence of non-sensitive and sensitive variables using moments in sample surveys
Yadav, Vinay Kumar; Bulut, Hasan; Zaman, Tolga
In survey sampling, the calibration approach is among the most widely used techniques to improve estimator efficiency. In this study, we introduced robust regression approaches into calibrated exponential ratio-type estimators for finite population mean, which helps to ensure better estimation precision when outliers are present in the data. In particular, using stratified random sampling, we introduce the first three moments of the origin of an auxiliary variable in the calibration approach. Second-and third-order moments are also considered by using exponential mean-type estimators. This technique is further modified for study involving sensitive variables, especially in research on personal relationships and intimate health where the respondent may under-report because of privacy concerns. Biased answers are often obtained when questions such as “Have you ever engaged in unprotected sex?" or “Have you ever been tested for a sexually transmitted infection?" By reducing these biases, our strong calibration estimators improve the accuracy of the study. In a simulation study, the data is randomly generated for each stratum and outliers are introduced at 5%, 10% and 25% by randomly selecting a specified proportion of the generated data and multiplying those values by a factor of 10. The findings of our suggested robust estimators perform better than those already in use, especially when it comes to managing sensitive data and outliers, which makes them more effective for real-world use.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Preliminary Study on the Characterization of a Novel Polysaccharide from Enterococcus faecium SL60 Isolated from Siyez Sourdough; [Siyez Ekşi Mayasından İzole Edilen Enterococcus faecium SL60'tan Elde Edilen Yeni Bir Polisakkaritin Karakterizasyonu Üzerine Ön Çalışma]
Genç, Berna
This study reports the production, structural characterization, and preliminary cytotoxicity evaluation of an extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) synthesized by Enterococcus faecium SL60, a strain isolated from traditional Siyez (einkorn) sourdough. Analytical techniques including GC-MS, FTIR, XRD, zeta potential, and elemental analysis were applied to characterize the EPS. The purified EPS was found to be a water-soluble, negatively charged, amorphous heteropolysaccharide predominantly composed of mannose and glucose, with minor proportions of rhamnose, arabinose, galactose, and xylose. The total carbohydrate yield was 7.6 g/L. FTIR confirmed the presence of typical carbohydrate functional groups, while zeta potential analysis indicated a moderate surface charge (−9.71 mV), implying colloidal stability. Cytotoxicity evaluation using the CCD-1079Sk fibroblast cell line showed no significant toxicity at concentrations up to 500 µg/mL. These findings highlight the potential of SL60-derived EPS as a safe bioactive compound with possible applications in functional food development and health-related products.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Energy Consumption in the EU: The Role of Productivity and Efficiency-Driven Technology; [AB’de Enerji Tüketimi: Üretkenlik ve Verimlilik Odaklı Teknolojinin Rolü]
Çakır, Mehmet Ali; Ökte, Mehmet Kutluğhan Savaş
This study investigates how productivity and productivity-intensive technologies affect energy consumption in selected EU countries from 1996 to 2021. Despite technological progress, fossil fuels still dominate, posing environmental and economic concerns. Using the AMG method, results show that multifactor productivity significantly reduces energy use, while productivity-intensive technologies offer smaller but meaningful reductions. In contrast to prior research linking technology to higher energy demand, this study highlights the importance of efficiency-focused innovation. Findings support the EU’s 2030 energy reduction target and suggest policymakers should prioritise productivity-intensive technologies, on-the-job training, and digital tools to decouple growth from energy consumption.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Assessment of the effect of conventional and contemporary drying methods on the phenolic profile modulation and antioxidant retention of Trabzon persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.)
Koçak, Tevfik; Demirel Ozbek, Yagmur; Saral, Ozlem; Kocyigit, Emine
This study investigated the effects of conventional and modern drying methods on the total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and phenolic compound composition of Trabzon persimmons (Diospyros kaki L.) fruits harvested from the same tree and at comparable maturity stages were subjected to sun drying, shade drying, oven drying, air-fryer drying, and microwave drying techniques, with raw samples serving as the control group. The total phenolic content was assessed via the Folin–Ciocalteu method, and the antioxidant capacity was evaluated using the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and DPPH radical scavenging activity assays. The identification and quantification of phenolic compounds were conducted using the HPLC technique. The results indicated that the drying process produced statistically significant variations in the phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of Trabzon persimmons. The microwave drying technique resulted in highest total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, whereas both sun and shade drying procedures showed higher values than raw samples. The total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of samples dried in an air fryer were found to be comparable to those of raw samples. The profile of phenolic compounds varied according to the drying process employed; certain compounds exhibited an increase with specific methods, while others were identified solely under particular conditions. Thus, it has been shown that drying techniques can have a significant impact on preserving and improving the functional properties of persimmons. Furthermore, we believe that microwave drying could be an effective alternative, particularly in terms of preserving bioactive compounds.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Adherence to the MIND Diet and Its Effect on Glycemic Parameters in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study; [Tip 2 Diyabetlilerde MIND Diyetine Uyumun Glisemik Parametreler Üzerindeki Etkisi: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma]
Koçyiğit, Emine; Koçak, Tevfik; Özbek, Yağmur Demirel
Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between Mediterranean-Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet score and indicators of glucose control and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 459 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus aged 20-64 years. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus completed a general information form and anthropometric measures. The MIND diet scores obtained from the MIND diet components form. The biochemical parameters gathered from individuals over the last three months were documented. Results: The mean age and body mass index in the study population were 49.10±10.10 years and 30.62±5.48 kg/m2. Overall, the mean MIND diet score was 8.64±1.75, and 47.10% had high adherence to the MIND diet. A significant difference was found between HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FBG) in the MIND groups, as well as a substantial negative association identified among HbA1c, FBG, and MIND scores. Conclusions: This study emphasized the significant incidence of overweight and obesity among Turkish adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Higher adherence to the MIND diet is associated with better glycemic control. Higher MIND diet scores associated with reduced HbA1c and FBG levels. However, no significant associations with the parameters of lipid metabolism were found. By emphasizing nutrient-dense foods and supporting both metabolic and psychological health, the MIND diet may represent a valuable adjunct to conventional diabetes management. Keywords.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Dynamic and Mechanical Properties of Nanoparticle Doped Aramid/Glass Fiber Reinforced Interply Hybrid Composites
Sadik, Ayşegül Cansu; Karabudak, Filiz; Kula, Muhammed Emin
In this study, the mechanical and dynamic properties of glass/aramid interply hybrid composites reinforced with four different nanoparticles were investigated. Firstly, matrix modification was performed and composite plates were manufactured by hand lay-up technique. Silicon dioxide (SiO2), graphene (GNP), silver (Ag) and cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles were added to the epoxy matrix as reinforcement. With the addition of nanoparticles, the highest tensile (16%) and flexural (67.3%) strengths were observed in Ag reinforced composites. Tensile (16.8%) and flexural (14.4%) strengths decreased with the addition of graphene nanoparticles. Tensile and flexural tests revealed delamination, matrix and fibre rupture in all plate types. As a result of modal analysis, the highest natural frequency values and the lowest damping ratios were determined in the FFBC boundary condition. The addition of nanoparticles improved the mechanical properties of the composites in general.
- MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2026Blinking without eyelids: first video-documented evidence of a blink-like reflex in Ophisops elegans (Reptilia: Lacertidae)
Çelebi, Turan Meriç; Çelikağı, Yusuf; Kınay, Tuana; Kuyucu, Arda Cem; Kurnaz, Muammer; Şahin, Mehmet Kürşat
Eyelids play a crucial role in protecting the eyes of vertebrates; however, certain reptile species, such as Ophisops elegans, completely lack movable eyelids. In this study, we present the first video-documented evidence of a blink-like reflex in O. elegans, captured through endoscopic field observations and corroborated by laboratory video analysis. The observed movement consisted of a brief convex deformation of the ocular surface, lasting approximately 0.3 s and resembling a blink despite the presence of a fixed transparent brille. This behavior was observed once in the field and twice under controlled laboratory conditions. We propose that O. elegans may employ subtle contractions of the ocular musculature to mimic the protective function of blinking. These findings indicate a novel compensatory mechanism in eyelidless lizards and underscore the need for further research into ocular adaptations among reptiles.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Seismic potential in and around the Muş basin (Eastern Türkiye): Insights from stress analysis and statistical modeling; [Muş havzası (Doğu Türkiye) ve civarındaki deprem potansiyeli: Gerilme analizi ve istatistiksel modellemeden elde edilen çıkarımlar]
Şimşek, Ecenur Cansu; Alkan, Hamdi; Öztürk, Serkan
In this research, current and near-future potential earthquake zones in and around Muş basin (eastern Türkiye) are investigated using the instrumental period earthquake catalog and focal mechanism parameters of local earthquakes. For this purpose, the relationships between the b-value distributions and the Colulomb stress changes are interpreted with different depth ranges (5 to 25 km). Also, for a reliable prediction, the occurrence probabilities, recurrence periods of earthquakes, and the Z-value distribution (seismic quiescence areas) are taken into consideration. 15,722 earthquakes with moment magnitudes with 0.8≤Mw≤6.9 between the latitudes of 38.2°N-39.6°N and longitudes of 40.0°E-43.0°E, over a period of ~90.63 years between November 12, 1934, and June 30, 2025, are used for all statistical analyses. Completeness magnitude, Mc-value is accepted as 2.5±0.5. The b-value is determined to be 0.780 ± 0.04, which is smaller than the average (b = 1.0). Additionally, twenty local events with magnitudes greater than Mw≥4.8 are selected to image the Coulomb stress changes. The occurrence probabilities of earthquakes with Mw=5.5, 6.5, and 6.9 in 10 years are predicted as ~83%, ~27% and ~15%, respectively. Recurrence periods of events with these magnitudes are estimated as ~13, ~32, and ~63 years, respectively. Large Z-values are detected in the Kargapazarı segment, Bingöl province, and west of the Kulp and Kozluk segments. Additionally, the analyses of b-value and Coulomb stress change used for hazard prediction reveal a decreasing b-value and an increasing stress change around the Karlıova Triple Junction at a depth of approximately 10 km. Finally, these seismotectonic parameters can represent the possible locations for earthquake occurrences in the near future.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Influence of Hawthorn (Crataegus tanacetifolia) Fruit Vinegar Supplementation on Meat Quality and Gut MicrobiotainHeat-StressedBroilers; [Alıç (Crataegus tanacetifolia) Meyve Sirkesi Takviyesinin Isı Stresi Altındaki Etlik Piliçlerde Et Kalitesi ve Bağırsak Mikrobiyotası Üzerindeki Etkisi]
Kaya, Hacer; Kamiloğlu, Aybike
This study investigated the influence of the consumption of hawthorn (Crataegus tanacetifolia) fruit vinegar (HFV), a fermented product, on meat quality and gut microbiota in broiler chickens under cyclic heat stress (HS). A total of 300 one-day-old male Ross 308 chicks were divided into six groups with five replicates of ten birds, following a 2×3 factorial design with two temperatures (24 and 35°C) and three HFV supplementing levels (0, 2, and 4 mL/L) after one-week acclimation. Broilers in the thermoneutral groups were kept at 24°C, while HS groups experienced 35°C for 8 hours daily from day 21. Feed and water were provided ad libitum under a 24-hour lighting program. HS increased breast pH, reduced b* color value, raised ΣSFA and ΣMUFA levels, and lowered ΣUFA and ΣPUFA ratios. Supplementing 4 mL/L HFV increased breast L* color value and ΣSFA level while reducing ΣUFA ratio. The 2 mL/L HFV dose decreased ΣMUFA and increased ΣPUFA levels. Overall, HFV supplementation improved meat quality and beneficially altered fatty acid composition in heat-stressed broiler breasts. These results suggest that HFV supplementation may be a practical natural additive for broilers under cyclic heat stress and provide new evidence regarding its combined effects on meat quality and intestinal microbiota. Content of this journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.