Chemical profiling and antioxidant potential of propolis from Pervari, Siirt: discovery of tannic acid and key bioactive compounds.

Propolis, a natural product with remarkable therapeutic potential, has gained attention for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, propolis samples from Sarıyaprak, Kovanağzı, and Çemikari in Pervari, Siirt province, were analysed comprehensively. The evaluation included wax composition, DPPH and FRAP assays, total phenolic and flavonoid content, and pollen analysis.

Game-Theoretic Motion Planning with Perception Uncertainty and Right-of-Way Constraints.

This paper addresses two challenges in AV motion planning: adherence to right-of-way and handling uncertainties, using two game-theoretic frameworks, namely Stackelberg and Nash Bayesian (Bayesian). By modeling the interactions between road users as a hierarchical relationship, the proposed approach enables the AV to strategically optimize its trajectory while considering the actions and priorities of other road users. Additionally, the Bayesian equilibrium aspect of the framework incorporates probabilistic beliefs and updates them based on sensor measurements, allowing the AV to make informed decisions in the presence of uncertainty in the sensory system.

Obesity Is an Independent Prognostic Factor That Reduced Pathological Complete Response in Operable Breast Cancer Patients.

: Obesity is a significant risk factor for the development of breast cancer (BC) and associated poorer outcomes. A pathological complete response (pCR) with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) correlates with improved long-term prognosis in BC patients. In this study, we aimed to investigate the predictive effect of obesity on achieving pCR following NACT.

Microsurgical Resection of a Midbrain Cavernous Malformation via the Paramedian Supracerebellar Infratentorial Translateral Mesencephalic Sulcus Approach Using the Dynamic Lateral Semisitting Position: Two-Dimensional Operative Video with 3-Dimensional Anatomical Models.

Brainstem cavernous malformations are relatively rare lesions with a higher tendency of hemorrhage than supratentorial cavernous malformations. Due to the compact arrangement of fiber tracts and nuclei of the region, any hemorrhagic event can cause severe neurological deficits. This eloquent architecture of the area also makes any surgical attempt challenging.

A case of mimicking normal pressure hydrocephalus in a female older patient: co-existence of probable Alzheimer's dementia and colpocephaly.

Colpocephaly, a cause of hydrocephalus, is characterized by disproportionately enlarged occipital horns of the lateral ventricles. It is rarely seen in the older adults. Few cases were reported as colpocephaly in elderly individuals in the literature.

Effectiveness of upper extremity BoNT-A Treatment followed by rehabilitation approaches on activity and participation in children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effect of interventions applied in addition to Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A) application to the upper extremities on activity and participation in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP).

Materials And Methods: A systematic review was performed using the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Methodology. The PubMed, PEDro, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched.

Development of a scale for measuring university students' attitudes toward oral health.

Purpose: Valid and reliable scales which have been developed for assessing individuals' attitudes toward oral health and are based on multiple theoretical views are limited in number in the literature. Hence, there is a need for more scale development studies for further evaluation of the psychometric properties of the oral and dental health attitudes of students. The aim of this study was to develop a scale for measuring college undergraduates' attitudes toward oral and dental health.

Dent's disease: case series from a single center.

Background: Dent's disease (DD) is a rare X-linked recessive tubulopathy characterized by low molecular weight proteinuria, hypercalciuria, nephrocalcinosis/nephrolithiasis and chronic kidney disease. With this manuscript, we reported three patients diagnosed as DD in our department in the last 10 years and thereby described the genetics, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, course and management of the disease.

Cases: The first case was a male newborn who was consulted to our department after medullary nephrocalcinosis was detected.

Sustainable land-based IMTA: Holistic management of finfish, mussel, and macroalgae interactions, emphasizing water quality and nutrient dynamics.

This research aims to minimize the environmental impact and promote the sustainability of aquaculture by optimizing nutrient dynamics, improving water quality and enhancing species growth performance through a land-based Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) system. The study focused on Black Sea trout (Salmo labrax), Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis), and sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca), reared in interconnected tanks using Black Sea water over 90 days. The Black Sea trout more than doubled in size to 333.

Effects of group-based virtual reality training on activities of daily living and functional outcomes in older adults: a randomised control trial.

Virtual reality training (VRT), a fun, inexpensive and accessible technology, has the potential to improve activities of daily living (ADL) and functional status in older adults. The potential impact of VRT can be increased through group-based training. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of group- based VRT on ADL and functional outcomes in older adults over 65 years of age.

Transforming industrial byproduct to eco-friendly functional material: Ground-granulated blast furnace slag reinforced paper for renewable energy storage.

This study pioneered an eco-friendly approach for reutilizing Ground-granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) in paper production. This investigation is the first study focusing on the usage of paper production that presents both a new usage area of GGBFS and also a new sight. So, it can contribute to save the trees.

The relationship between prodromal symptom levels and affective temperament features and emotional dysregulation in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder and their first-degree relatives: A controlled study.

Background: The frequency of developing psychiatric symptoms is higher in the first-degree relatives of bipolar patients compared to the healthy population. This study aims to determine the possible diagnosis of bipolarity by revealing the bipolar prodromal features, temperament changes, and emotional disregulation in the first-degree relatives of bipolar patients and their interrelationships.

Methods: A total of 150 patients, including bipolar disorder patients, their first-degree relatives, and a healthy control group, aged 18-65 who met the study inclusion criteria, were included in the study.

Effect of surface sealant on the color stability and whiteness index of single-shade resin composites after staining and bleaching.

Objectives: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of polishing systems and surface sealant on the color stability and whiteness index of single-shade resin composites after staining and bleaching.

Materials And Methods: Three single-shade (Omnichroma, Charisma Diamond One, Zenchroma) and one multi-shade (Filtek Z250) materials were tested. From each resin composite, 40 specimens were prepared.

SWAMPy: simulating SARS-CoV-2 wastewater amplicon metagenomes.

Motivation: Tracking SARS-CoV-2 variants through genomic sequencing has been an important part of the global response to the pandemic and remains a useful tool for surveillance of the virus. As well as whole-genome sequencing of clinical samples, this surveillance effort has been aided by amplicon sequencing of wastewater samples, which proved effective in real case studies. Because of its relevance to public healthcare decisions, testing and benchmarking wastewater sequencing analysis methods is also crucial, which necessitates a simulator.

New Immunological Indexes for the Effect of Systemic Inflammation on Oocyte and Embryo Development in Women With Unexplained Infertility: Systemic Immune Response Index and Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value.

Problem: Predicting the impact of systemic inflammation on oocyte and embryonic development in unexplained infertile women using the new immunological indexes.

Method Of Study: This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the records of the In Vitro Fertilization Department of Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital. After reviewing the records of patients who had undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) for unexplained infertility (UI) and excluding all known factors that could cause systemic immune inflammation, the systemic immune response index (SIRI), and pan-immune score were calculated from the pre-treatment hemogram parameters between the embryo arrest (EA) group and the embryo transfer group.

Comparison of Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of Familial Mediterranean Fever Patients Among Adult Age Groups.

Familial mediterranean fever (FMF) is a genetic autoinflammatory disease typically diagnosed in childhood. In this study, we aimed to investigate the demographic, clinical, and genetic characteristics of patients aged 18 years and older who were diagnosed with FMF. Patients diagnosed with FMF between 2014 and 2022 at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Hospital were included in the study.

Dissection of the synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids in nematodes and Collembola of the soil fauna.

It is becoming increasingly clear that not only unicellular, photoautotrophic eukaryotes, plants, and fungi, but also invertebrates are capable of synthesizing ω3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) de novo. However, the distribution of this anabolic capacity among different invertebrate groups and its implementation at the gene and protein level are often still unknown. This study investigated the PUFA pathways in common soil fauna, i.

Non-surgical Treatment of Severe Drug-Influenced Gingival Enlargement: A Report of Two Cases.

Drug-influenced gingival enlargement (DIGE) is a well-known adverse drug reaction associated with multiple medications. Although a benign condition, DIGE can have a significant impact on patients' aesthetic comfort and function. A surgical resection approach is usually proposed to treat severe and generalized DIGE.

Sustainability assessment of denim fabric made of PET fiber and recycled fiber from postconsumer PET bottles using LCA and LCC approach with the EDAS method.

The textile industry is under pressure to adopt sustainable production methods because its contribution to global warming is expected to rise by 50% by 2030. One solution is to increase the use of recycled raw material. The use of recycled raw material must be considered holistically, including its environmental and economic impacts.

Unlocking the potential of C.A. Meyer ex Kunth: quantum chemical insights into radical scavenging, chemical composition, phenolic content, and antimicrobial activity.

C.A. Meyer ex Kunth underwent comprehensive analysis, encompassing quantum chemical computations to assess its radical scavenging potential, chemical and elemental composition, total phenolic content, and antimicrobial activity.