Biotechnological advances in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for sustainable agriculture.

The rhizosphere, the soil zone surrounding plant roots, serves as a reservoir for numerous beneficial microorganisms that enhance plant productivity and crop yield, with substantial potential for application as biofertilizers. These microbes play critical roles in ecological processes such as nutrient recycling, organic matter decomposition, and mineralization. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) represent a promising tool for sustainable agriculture, enabling green management of crop health and growth, being eco-friendly alternatives to replace chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Mitigating salinity stress on tomato growth, water regime, gas exchange, and yield with the application of QuitoMax.

This study assessed the intensity of salt stress in the two tomato varieties by measuring variables associated with the water regime, chlorophyll content, normalized difference vegetation index, gas exchange, and yield. The cultivars Amalia and Claudia, which represent tolerance and susceptibility to salinity, were evaluated. Three treatments were established in plastic pots, using a completely randomized design: T1, saline soil (ECse = 6.

Novel insights into Bacillus thuringiensis: Beyond its role as a bioinsecticide.

This review explores the diverse applications of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) beyond its traditional role as a bioinsecticide. Bt produces a variety of compounds with distinct chemical structures and biological activities. These include antimicrobial agents effective against plant pathogens and bioactive compounds that promote plant growth through the production of siderophores, hormones, and enzymes.

Formulation, characterization and evaluation of minocycline hydrochloride loaded polyurethane/collagen nanofibers via electrospinning as wound dressings.

Objective: It was aimed to formulate minocyline. HCI loaded electrospun polyurethane/collagen (PU/Col) and polyurethane/collagen/polycaprolactone (PU/Col/PCL) nanofibers are intended for use as a wound dressing.

Methods: The effect of polymer ratio and addition of PCL on the morphology, diameter, drug delivery, encapsulation efficiency, mechanical properties, antibacterial activity against and , cytotoxicity, cell adhesion and proliferation were investigated.

Coffee-Ring Mediated Thinning and Thickness-Dependent Dewetting Modes in Printed Polymer Droplets Coupled with Assembly of Quantum Dots for Anti-Counterfeiting.

Molecular transport processes in printed polymer droplets hold enormous importance for understanding wetting phenomena and designing systems in applications such as encoding, electronics, photonics, and sensing. This paper studies thickness-dependent dewetting modes that are activated by thermal annealing and driven by interfacial interactions within microscopically confined polymeric features. The printing of poly(2-vinylpyridine) is performed in a regime where coffee-ring effects lead to strong thinning of the central region of the deposit.

Quiet Quitting reason and behavior scale design and development process.

Background: The concept of "Quiet Quitting", which might be considered new in the literature, is used to describe a passive and silent giving up.

Objective: The aim of this study is to develop a scale to evaluate both the causes and consequences of "quiet quitting" which is believed to be increasing for various reasons in our country as well as in the world.

Method: Five-stage scale development method which was presented by Cohen and Swerdik was used in the process of developing the Quiet Quitting Reason and Behavior Scale (QQRBS).

The Use of Carrot Fiber and Some Gums in the Production of Block-Type Melting Cheese.

In this study, the effect of carrot fiber and certain gums on the physicochemical, textural, microbiological, and sensory properties of block-type melting cheese, which holds a significant place in our daily food consumption, was investigated. The study also aimed to determine the impact of carrot fiber and other gums on cheese properties, as well as on yield and meltability. Carrot fiber was used at levels of 2.

Acute effect of myofascial stretching exercise on spasticity, balance, ambulation status and mobility of posterior chain muscles in multiple sclerosis.

Objective: To investigate the acute effect of myofascial stretching exercises on spasticity, balance, ambulation status and mobility of posterior chain muscles in multiple sclerosis.

Method: The study was conducted as a randomised controlled experimental study. The study included a total of 80 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) with a mean age of 43.

A mathematical model of mobility-related infection and vaccination in an epidemiological case.

In this study, we established a system of differential equations with piecewise constant arguments to explain the impact of epidemiological transmission between different locations. Our main goal is to look into the need for vaccines as well as the necessity of the lockdown period. We proved that keeping social distance was necessary during the pandemic spread to stop transmissions between different locations and that re-vaccinations, including screening tests, were crucial to avoid reinfections.

Investigation of Menstrual Hygiene and Self-Care Skills of Adolescent Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mother Views.

Purpose: Puberty a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, poses problems that are difficult to manage for typically developing adolescents, but even more difficult for adolescents with autism. It is vital that girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), like their typically developing peers, are able to manage these physiological processes in a healthy way and learn self-care and hygiene behaviours without being dependent on others. Given the contribution of mothers to the menstrual hygiene and self-care skills of adolescent girls, this study aims to explore the views of mothers.

Harnessing the Role of Three Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) Strains for Type II Sourdough Production and Influence of Sourdoughs on Bread Quality and Maillard Reaction Products.

This study tested the effect of E-106, N-15 and SC-9 on the amount of Maillard reaction and aroma profile in bread making with main bread quality parameters. The specific volumes of sourdough and control breads were in the range of 2.97-3.

Exploring the Nutritional Impact of Sourdough Fermentation: Its Mechanisms and Functional Potential.

Sourdough fermentation is one of the oldest traditional methods in food technology and occurs as a result of fermentation of flour prepared from grains. The nutritional role of sourdough is related to the final composition of fermented foods prepared through sourdough fermentation, and recently, sourdough has become an important application to improve nutrition characteristics of bread. Thanks to lactic acid bacteria (LAB) presented in sourdough microflora and metabolites partially produced by yeasts, technological and important nutritional features of the bread improve and an increase in shelf life is achieved.

Survival Prediction of Patients after Heart Attack and Breast Cancer Surgery with a Hybrid Model Built with Particle Swarm Optimization, Stacked AutoEncoders, and the Softmax Classifier.

The prediction of patient survival is crucial for guiding the treatment process in healthcare. Healthcare professionals rely on analyzing patients' clinical characteristics and findings to determine treatment plans, making accurate predictions essential for efficient resource utilization and optimal patient support during recovery. In this study, a hybrid architecture combining Stacked AutoEncoders, Particle Swarm Optimization, and the Softmax Classifier was developed for predicting patient survival.

Synthesis and biological studies of pyrimidine derivatives targeting metabolic enzymes.

Novel synthesized pyrimidine derivatives were investigated against carbonic anhydrase isoenzymes I and II (hCA I and II), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), α-glycosidase, and aldose reductase (AR) enzymes associated with some common diseases such as epilepsy, glaucoma, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and neuropathy. When the results were examined, novel synthesized pyrimidine derivatives were found to have effective inhibition abilities toward the metabolic enzymes. IC values and K values were calculated for each pyrimidine derivative and compared to positive controls.

A retrospective study of pet owners' complaints against veterinary practices in Türkiye (2012-2021).

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine in detail the complaints against veterinarians submitted by pet owners and evaluated by the Turkish Veterinary Medical Association in Türkiye, with the aim to create awareness among Turkish veterinarians about the nature of the complaints and how they might reduce the risk of making medical errors.

Sample: 127 files of complaints.

Methods: A total of 127 written complaints from pet owners filed between January 2012 and December 2021 were analyzed.

The effect of a training program on family stress and life satisfaction: A randomized controlled study of mothers of children with disabilities.

Objective: This randomized controlled study focused on mothers of children with disabilities to determine the effect of a training program on family stress and life satisfaction.

Method: The sample consisted of 52 mothers of children with disabilities (intervention group = 26 and control group = 26). The intervention group participated in a five-session training program on coping mechanisms and life satisfaction.

Tuning the Proportional-Integral-Derivative Control Parameters of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Artificial Neural Networks for Point-to-Point Trajectory Approach.

Nowadays, trajectory control is a significant issue for unmanned micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) due to large disturbances such as wind and storms. Trajectory control is typically implemented using a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller. In order to achieve high accuracy in trajectory tracking, it is essential to set the PID gain parameters to optimum values.

The ARIMA model approach for the biofilm-forming capacity prediction of Listeria monocytogenes recovered from carcasses.

The present study aimed to predict the biofilm-formation ability of L. monocytogenes isolates obtained from cattle carcasses via the ARIMA model at different temperature parameters. The identification of L.

Ultradurable Embedded Physically Unclonable Functions.

Physically unclonable functions (PUFs) have attracted growing interest for anticounterfeiting and authentication applications. The practical applications require durable PUFs made of robust materials. This study reports a practical strategy to generate extremely robust PUFs by embedding random features onto a substrate.

Holistic Approaches to Plant Stress Alleviation: A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Organic Compounds and Beneficial Bacteria in Promoting Growth and Health.

Plants select microorganisms from the surrounding bulk soil, which act as a reservoir of microbial diversity and enrich a rhizosphere microbiome that helps in growth and stress alleviation. Plants use organic compounds that are released through root exudates to shape the rhizosphere microbiome. These organic compounds are of various spectrums and technically gear the interplay between plants and the microbial world.

Bio-mordants: a review.

Due to the increasing pressure on environmentally friendly approaches and sustainable production processes, the textile dyeing industry has focused on natural colorants. Thus, the use of bio-mordants, which are biological materials, has become widespread as an alternative to metal salts, most of which are non-ecological, used in the application processes of natural colorants. In natural dyeing, dyers want to use mordant substances in the dyeing processes in order to both expand the color spectrum and improve the fastness properties.

The evaluation of renewable energy alternatives in Turkey using intuitionistic-fuzzy EDAS methodology.

In recent years, high energy costs, increases in carbon emissions, and concerns about energy supply security have led countries to prioritize renewable energy sources in their sustainable energy policies. The selection and ranking of alternative renewable energy sources is a critical issue in establishing an effective energy policy and ensuring environmental improvement at the national and global levels. This study evaluates Turkey's best renewable energy options using the institutional fuzzy assessment based on distance to mean solution (IF-EDAS) method and aims to find Turkey's best renewable energy alternative.

Multi-criteria assessment framework for evaluation of Green Deal performance.

The European Green Deal (EGD) is a long-term and important policy to combat climate change. It contains comprehensive regulations that concern the European continent beyond individuals, companies, and cities. Moreover, achieving environmental sustainability depends on the whole world taking responsibility and concrete steps quickly.