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Conference Object Video Game-Driven EEG Signal Classification for Rehabilitation Applications Using LSTM Networks(SPIE, 2026-02-25) Saglam, Abdullah Yigit; Sayilgan, Ebru; Tezel, Tugce Gulseren; Kucukselbes, HezzalArticle Uneven Readiness: Measuring Climate Risk and Societal Preparedness across OECD and Key Partner Countries (2002-2022)(Frontiers Media SA, 2026-03-10) Akdogan, Mert; Demir, Muhittin Hakan; Biresselioglu, Mehmet Efe; Ozcureci, BerkerUnderstanding climate risk requires an integrated perspective that links environmental hazards to societal preparedness. This study develops the Climate Risk and Societal Preparedness Index (CRISP) to measure vulnerability and readiness across 36 countries-31 OECD members and five Key Partners-between 2002 and 2022. A comprehensive and state-of-the-art literature review was conducted to identify the initial set of indicators. Correlation and network analysis methods were then applied to determine the final set of indicators, ensuring internal coherence, reducing redundancy, and strengthening the explanatory power of the index. CRISP distinguishes between climate-related risk (disasters and temperature anomalies) and societal preparedness (economic, demographic, institutional, and infrastructural factors), whereas most existing indices combine these dimensions within a single composite measure. The index enhances cross-national and longitudinal comparability. Results reveal diverse vulnerability patterns: Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands combine low risk with strong preparedness, while India and South Africa show persistent adaptive gaps. The United States and China face high risks but demonstrate comparatively robust preparedness. The findings suggest that cross-country differences in vulnerability are associated with socio-economic and governance conditions rather than exposure alone. CRISP thus provides a decision-support tool to identify weaknesses, prioritize interventions, and strengthen resilience in national climate strategies.Article The Outliers of Mixed Observations(Elsevier, 2026-11) Bayramoglu, IsmihanWe consider a mixed set of observations consisting of the elements of two samples with different distribution functions. We treat the first sample as a basic sample, the second as outliers. The probability that any order statistic of the mixed sample is from the second sample is calculated. Taking into account this probability, a new empirical distribution function of a mixed sample is defined by giving a small weight to the order statistic if the probability that it is an outlier is greater. The estimation of parameters are described using the classical substitution method, i.e., the substitution of the theoretical distribution function with the empirical distribution function. Some applications in reliability are discussed.Article The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Psychological Distress in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial(Kare Publ, 2026) Çıray, Pelin; Çıray, Remzi Oğulcan; Günüşen, Neslihan; Özakbaş, Serkan; Oğulcan, RemziObjectives: Multiple Sclerosis can lead to significant emotional and physiological challenges, especially during the initial phase following diagnosis. Emotional Freedom Technique, a self-administered intervention combining cognitive and somatic elements, may offer a complementary approach to conventional care. Methods: This randomized controlled trial included 36 participants diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis within the last three months. The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT number: NCT04969562). Participants were allocated using block randomization to either an intervention group (n=18), which received six sessions of Emotional Freedom Technique in addition to routine care, or a control group (n=18), which received routine care only. Blinding was maintained during the sampling, allocation, data collection, and data analysis stages. Cognitive function was assessed using the Symbol Digit Modalities Test, and psychological distress was measured using the Subjective Units of Distress Scale, with assessments conducted at baseline and after the intervention. Within-group differences were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and between-group differences were evaluated using the Mann-Whitney U test. Effect sizes (r) were calculated for the outcome variables. Results: No substantial differences were observed between the groups regarding depression, anxiety, or overall psychological distress following the intervention. However, participants in the intervention group demonstrated modest improvements in cognitive function (r=0.54), indicating a moderate-to-large effect size. Conclusion: The findings suggest that Emotional Freedom Technique may have positive effects on cognitive functioning and certain physiological indicators, even if its impact on emotional distress is limited in the short term.Article The Abject Other in Turkish Politics: Populist Securitization, Affect, and the Victory Party(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026-04-02) Kıcıroğlu, Ceren Melis; Adısönmez, Umut Can; Ermihan, ErmanThis article examines the populist securitization of migration in Turkey through Julia Kristeva's concept of abjection, arguing that refugees are discursively constructed as the 'abject other,' contaminating the imagined national body. Far-right actors normalize exclusionary politics by mobilizing affects of disgust, fear, and anger to dramatize crisis, scapegoat refugees for socioeconomic grievances, and demand extraordinary measures. Drawing on discourse analysis (2011-2025), the study traces how metaphors of dirt, invasion, and purification are translated into securitizing logics. This dynamic is crystallized in the discourse of the Victory Party (Zafer Partisi) and its leaderÜmitÖzdağ, whose rhetoric diffuses contagiously across the political spectrum. Integrating Kristeva's psychoanalytic framework with scholarship on populism and securitization, the article theorizes how affective economies of revulsion underpin exclusionary politics. The findings reveal a paradox: far-right actors in Turkey remain electorally weak yet discursively hegemonic, illuminating affect-driven populist securitization in non-Western contexts and its global implications.Book Part Sustainable Halal Tourism: QR-Code Menu in the Restaurant Industry(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2026-03-16) Öztürk, BetülBook Part Sustainable and Collaborative Restoration with Natural Materials of Vernacular Architecture(Springer Nature, 2026) Pedergnana, Matthieu Joseph; Çekindir, Hande Yıldız; Torres, Jose Manuel GarciaArticle Structural Evolution and Radiation Shielding Performance of Nano-HfO2 Doped Lithium Borotellurite Glasses(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2026-07) Durmus, Hasan; Güler, Ömer; Ilik, E.; Kavaz, E.; Birdogan, Selcuk; Tekin, H.O.; Kilic, G.This study investigates the structural evolution and radiation shielding performance of lithium borotellurite glasses reinforced with nano-sized HfO2. We report on the competitive dynamics between the depolymerizing nature of the Li + network modifier and the high field strength Hf4+nano-dopant, a relationship not previously explored in this matrix. Structural analysis via XRD and TEM reveals that the glass remains fully amorphous with homogeneously dispersed Hf rich nanodomains up to 4 mol%. A critical solubility threshold is identified at 6 mol %, where the precipitation of HfO2 and HfTe3O8 crystalline phases marks a distinct transition from an amorphous state to a glass-ceramic microstructure. Physical property measurements indicate that Hf4+ ions primarily occupy interstitial free volumes, leading to enhanced material density without significant network dilation. The incorporation of nano-HfO2 significantly augments gamma-ray attenuation efficiency, particularly in the low-energy region, by substantially increasing the effective atomic number and reducing the half value layer. Furthermore, the glasses exhibit robust fast-neutron shielding capabilities, outperforming conventional materials such as graphite and B4C. These findings establish nano-HfO2 as a potent structural and radiative modifier, providing a novel roadmap for designing high-density, multifunctional glass-ceramic shields for advanced nuclear applications.Article Smartphone Use Duration’s Relationship with Neck Endurance, Posture, Grip Strength, and Postural Control in Young Adults(Churchill Livingstone, 2026-07) Sag, Zeynep Iclal; Ozer, Mustafa Tahsin; Şi̇mşek, İbrahim Engin; Elvan, AtaConference Object Reinforcement Learning for Autoscaling in Cloud Environments: A Case Study from Industry(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025-11-27) Kaya, Huseyin; Demir, Alper; Ulug, Merve; Ozkan, IsilBook Part Rebranding a Nation: Ontological Security and the Neo-Ottoman Discourse in Turkey’s Historical TV Series(Springer Nature, 2025) Uluer, Mustafa Murat; Adisonmez, Umut CanArticle Real-World Transition from Uncontrolled Disease to Stability: Three-Year Pre-Post Natalizumab Comparison in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis(Elsevier B.V., 2026-06) Samadzade, Ulvi; Caliskan, Can; Alizada, Said; Mammadov, Orkhan; Simsek, Yasemin; Ozakbas, SerkanBook Part Re-Thinking Service Design: Reconceptualizing Complex Adaptive Systems for Sustainable Future(Springer Nature, 2026) Demirbilek, Anıl Dinç; Mengi, OnurArticle Rational Drug Use in Pediatric Pain Management: Maternal Attitudes and Practices(BMC, 2026-02-20) Aydin, Bahise; Demir, Meyase; Sari, VahideBackground: Pain is a common health problem and a leading reason for hospital admissions in children. Rational drug use is crucial in pediatric pain management, especially for young children who rely on their parents. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the attitudes of mothers of children aged 0-6 years toward rational drug use in pain management. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study involved 403 mothers attending pediatric outpatient clinics at a university hospital. Data collection took place between April and June 2024 using a personal information form and the Parental Attitude Scale Towards Rational Drug Use (PASRDU). Data analysis included the Mann-Whitney U test for pairwise comparisons, the Kruskal-Wallis H test for groups larger than two, and Spearman Correlation analysis for variable relationships. Results: The mean age of the mothers was 31.60 (+/- 5.328) years; 45.4% had one child, and 50.9% held a university degree or higher. The mean PASRDU score was 174.01 +/- 17.225. A statistically significant positive attitude towards rational drug use was linked to younger mothers, those with fewer children, and those with higher education and socioeconomic status (p < .005). PASRDU scores were also higher among mothers who reported greater self-efficacy in relieving their child's pain and those who did not administer non-prescribed analgesics (p < .005). Conclusions: Mothers generally exhibited high attitudes toward rational drug use in pain management. Attitudes varied by age, education, number of children, socioeconomic status, self-perceived competence in pain management, and use of non-prescribed medications. Nurse-led assessment and tailored education may support rational drug use in pediatric pain management.Article Preserving Neurological Function in People at High and Low Risk of Aggressive Multiple Sclerosis: An Observational Cohort Study(Adis, 2026-04-04) Alroughani, Raed; Kalincik, Tomas; Eichau, Sara; Roos, Izanne; Sharmin, Sifat; Grand’Maison, Francois; Ozakbas, SerkanArticle Periodic Solutions of Kolmogorov Systems on Quantum Time Scales(University of Nis, 2026) Katıcan, Tuğçe; Kaymak, Öznur Öztunç; Kostić, Marko; Koyuncuoğlu, Halis CanArticle On the Use of a Depth Camera for the Assessment of Upper Extremity Movements in Healthy Individuals(MDPI, 2026-03-11) Mihçin, Şenay; Çizmecioğulları, Serkan; Akan, AydinUpper extremity impairments often lead to reduced joint range of motion (ROM), making reliable assessment essential for rehabilitation planning. This study investigated the within-day and between-day reliability of the Microsoft Kinect V2 depth camera for active upper extremity ROM assessment in 30 healthy adults. Ten predefined shoulder and elbow movements were recorded, and joint angles were computed using a custom vector-based algorithm. Within-day reliability ranged from moderate to excellent (ICC: 0.754-0.953), while between-day reliability ranged from moderate to good (ICC: 0.654-0.881). Absolute reliability varies substantially across movements. The SEM% values ranged from 2.1% to 17.3% within-day and from 2.8% to 23.6% between-day. The between-day MDC values were particularly high for certain movements (e.g., >20 degrees for shoulder extension and >50 degrees for elbow flexion), indicating limited sensitivity to detect small clinical changes. Additionally, shoulder adduction could not be reliably analyzed in 36.7% of participants due to self-occlusion-related tracking instability, highlighting a practical limitation of the Kinect V2 for certain upper extremity movements. These findings suggest that Kinect V2-based ROM assessment demonstrates acceptable reliability for large-amplitude planar movements under controlled conditions but shows substantial limitations for rotational and occlusion-prone tasks. The device may be suitable for research or screening applications; however, caution is warranted when interpreting small changes in clinical settings.Article Metabolomic Signatures in Blastocyst Spent Culture Medium as Non-Invasive Predictors of Live Birth: A Pilot Study(Elsevier Ltd, 2026-06) Emirdar, Volkan; Göde, Funda; Taşkin, Ayşe Buket; Pala, Ibrahim; Seçinti, Beren Su; Madran, SelinArticle Long-Term Speech Outcomes in Moderate-to-Severe Childhood Speech Sound Disorder: A Systematic Review(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2026-04-05) Tukel, Sermin; Morgan, Angela T.; Garrett, Alexandra J.Article Linking Microstructural Modifications of Ho2O3-Doped Borotellurite Glasses to the Enhancement of Critical Properties: Synthesis, Structural, Physical, and Experimental Gamma-Ray and Neutron Transmissioncharacteristics(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2026-08) Durmus, Hasan; Güler, Ömer; Ilik, E.; Kavaz, E.; Birdogan, Selcuk; Tekin, H.O.; Kilic, G.This study investigates the effects of holmium oxide (Ho2O3) microparticle reinforcement on the structural, physical, and radiation shielding properties of borotellurite glasses with compositions ranging from 0 to 12 mol% Ho2O3. X-ray diffraction and TEM analyses confirmed the retention of amorphous structure across all samples, with localized short-range ordering observed at higher Ho contents. Glass density increased from 4.598 to 5.202 g/cm3 with increasing Ho2O3, while molar volume expanded from 27.94 to 30.61 cm3/mol, and oxygen packing density decreased from 0.605 to 0.551 g/cm3, indicating network expansion due to the substitution of lighter Li + ions by heavier Ho3+. Gamma-ray shielding properties significantly improved with Ho incorporation. At 81 keV, the linear attenuation coefficient increased from 8.33 to 13.70 cm-1, and the mass attenuation coefficient improved from 2.066 to 2.735 cm2/g. Moreover, effective atomic number rose from 44.9 to 52.5 and half-value layer decreased by 20.5% at 383 keV, and buildup factors dropped by up to 34% at 0.5 MeV. Neutron dose absorption improved, and the fast neutron removal cross-section increased from 0.1066 to 0.1113 cm-1. These results confirm that Ho2O3 contributes as a highly effective multifunctional dopant, significantly enhancing both gamma-ray and neutron shielding performance of borotellurite glasses, one of the most promising glass systems for advanced radiation protection applications.
