96 results match your criteria: "Kutahya Dumlupinar University[Affiliation]"

Multidimensional analysis of serving speed in volleyball players by position, sets, and league types: interactions and statistical differences.

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

December 2024

Sports Science Faculty, Department of Coaching Education, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, TÜRKİYE, Turkey.

Purpose: Our study explores the multifaceted factors influencing serve speed in volleyball, including player position, match progression, and league level, providing actionable insights for performance optimization and injury prevention strategies.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional approach, the study analyzes 15.347 serves from various leagues.

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This study aims to explore the interplay between locomotor demands and goal differentials to better understand their combined influence on overall success. Spanning three competitive seasons within the male Turkish Super League, this study analyzed all participating teams across 124 matches. Locomotor demands, including total distance (m) covered (TD), distances covered (m) at different speed thresholds (0.

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  • - The article discusses the synthesis and characterization of three coordination compounds formed by ligands with copper and cadmium, identified using single crystal X-ray diffraction methods, leading to the formulas [Cu(3-aminopyridine)(NCS)], [Cu(4-aminopyridine)(NCS)], and [Cd(4-aminopyridine)(NCS)Cl].
  • - Structural analysis revealed distinct crystal arrangements: one compound exhibited a 1D structure while the others showed 3D structures, with various types of intermolecular bonding that contributed to their stability and formation.
  • - Theoretical calculations using Gaussian 03 software provided insights into the electronic properties of the compounds, predicting varying levels of kinetic stability and chemical
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Fluorescent glucose sensors often utilize nanotechnology to detect glucose in a sensitive and targeted manner. Nanoscale materials increase the sensitivity and efficiency of sensors by better understanding and managing the properties and interactions of the structure to be sensed. Nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots (N-CQD), which work with the concept of fluorescence quenching or switching on because of specific processes in the presence of glucose, are one type of nanoscale material added to these sensors.

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Phylogenomics reveal species limits and inter-relationships in the narrow-range endemic lycian salamanders.

Mol Phylogenet Evol

January 2025

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Article Synopsis
  • Salamanders of the genus Lyciasalamandra are found mainly along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey and some Aegean Islands, with about 20 distinct taxa that have uncertain phylogenetic relationships.
  • Recent research utilized a large dataset of genetic information to explore species limits and relationships among these salamanders, leading to the identification of eight supported species that align with existing classifications.
  • The study recommends merging certain subspecies and elevating one subpopulation to full species status, in hopes of establishing a clearer framework to guide conservation efforts for these vulnerable salamander populations.
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Can Manual Lymph Drainage Be Considered as a Passive Recovery Strategy?

J Sport Rehabil

October 2024

Department of Recreation, Faculty of Sport Science, Campus of Evliya Celebi, Kutahya Dumlupınar University, Kutahya, Türkiye.

Context: The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effects of Swedish massage and manual lymph drainage (MLD) on performance parameters related to jumping, walking, and blood lactic acid levels after Nordic hamstring exercises.

Design: This study was designed as a controlled crossover study.

Methods: The study included 16 young trained men.

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Molecular Diagnosis and Typing of spp. Species in Human Stools with Diarrhea.

Turkiye Parazitol Derg

October 2024

Kütahya Dumlupınar University Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology; Zoonoses Application and Research Center, Kütahya, Türkiye.

Objective: This study was conducted to molecularly identify and classify spp. in fecal samples (n=150) from patients with diarrhea received at the microbiology laboratory of a private hospital in Denizli.

Methods: In this study, the positivity of spp.

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Zearalenone (ZEN) is a mycotoxin that poses significant risks to human and animal health due to its mutagenic, immunosuppressive, and carcinogenic properties. This study presents a novel analytical method for detecting ZEN using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) combined with a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP). ZEN, used as the template molecule, was incorporated into polypyrrole on screen-printed electrodes (SPE), and a ZEN-sensitive MIP sensor was created through template removal.

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In this study, the concentrations of cadmium (Cd), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in plants sampled from Mt. Madra were investigated. Furthermore, the distribution characteristics and source identification of potentially toxic metals were investigated with the application of Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) modelling.

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Environmental factors have a clear effect on children's motor development and can be manipulated; while biological factors are also powerfully influential, they are more resistant to intervention. Especially in restrictive environments (e.g.

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Background: Violence in healthcare is a global issue that healthcare professionals experience. The concerning increase in violent incidents in Turkiye particularly makes it a significant problem to explore by examining the underlying psychological factors. In this sense, this study focuses on the concept of Schadenfreude, the malicious joy of someone else's misfortune, towards doctors, which is an under-researched topic in healthcare violence.

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The objective of this study is to determine the components that contribute to psychological resilience in adolescents and to determine if physical exercise, emotion control, or self-efficacy are more effective predictors of resilience. Data from participants was collected through a personal information form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, the Self-Efficacy Scale for Children, the Emotion Regulation Scale for Children and Adolescents, and the Psychological Resilience Scale for Children and Adolescents. The data were gathered online from 16 out of the 81 provinces in Turkey, representing 7 different regions, using convenience sampling.

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A simplified method for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis detection: Insights from resting EEG signals.

Comput Biol Med

August 2024

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kutahya Dumlupinar University, Kutahya, 43000, Türkiye. Electronic address:

Background And Objective: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, leading to various neurological symptoms. Early detection is paramount to prevent enduring damage during MS episodes. Although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common diagnostic tool, this study aims to explore the feasibility of using electroencephalography (EEG) signals for MS detection, considering their accessibility and ease of application compared to MRI.

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In this study, a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) aptasensor for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a well-known biomarker for various cancer types, was reported, utilizing two different aptamers. To achieve this, a nanofilm of 4-mercaptophenyl was electrochemically attached to gold-coated QCM crystal surfaces via the reduction of 4-mercaptobenzenediazonium salt (4 MB-DAT) using cyclic voltammetry. Subsequently, gold nanoparticles (AuNP) were affixed to this structure, and then aptamers (antiCEA1 and antiCEA2) modified with SH-functional ends bound to AuNPs completed the modification.

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Kombucha is a traditional beverage produced by a living culture known as SCOBY or "symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast". Culture-dependent production is essential for stable kombucha fermentation. The aim of this study was to design a microbial community and to determine the effect of that community on the flavor and chemical properties of kombucha.

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: The accurate prediction of strength development relies on identifying the most appropriate measurement methods. This study compared diverse strength measurement techniques to assess their effectiveness in predicting strength development. Participants were taekwondo athletes competing at the red-black belt level or above.

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Principal instructional leadership (PIL) is significant for school effectiveness due to its direct and indirect influences on school-, teacher-, and student-level variables. A considerable number of studies have provided persuasive evidence that PIL is associated with both collective efficacy (CEF) and teacher self-efficacy (TSEF), two significant variables to sustain the quality of instruction. These studies were conducted with a variety of participants from various contexts.

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Objectives: The objective of this study is to assess the accuracy of computer-assisted periodontal classification bone loss staging using deep learning (DL) methods on panoramic radiographs and to compare the performance of various models and layers.

Methods: Panoramic radiographs were diagnosed and classified into 3 groups, namely "healthy," "Stage1/2," and "Stage3/4," and stored in separate folders. The feature extraction stage involved transferring and retraining the feature extraction layers and weights from 3 models, namely ResNet50, DenseNet121, and InceptionV3, which were proposed for classifying the ImageNet dataset, to 3 DL models designed for classifying periodontal bone loss.

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A benchmark dataset for multi-objective flexible job shop cell scheduling.

Data Brief

February 2024

Sakarya University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Sakarya, Turkey.

This data article presents a description of a benchmark dataset for the multi-objective flexible job shop scheduling problem in a cellular manufacturing environment. This problem considers intercellular moves, exceptional parts, sequence-dependent family setup and intercellular transportation times, and recirculation requiring minimization of makespan and total tardiness simultaneously. It is called a flexible job shop cell scheduling problem with sequence-dependent family setup times and intercellular transportation times (FJCS-SDFSTs-ITTs) problem.

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Dung removal increases under higher dung beetle functional diversity regardless of grazing intensification.

Nat Commun

December 2023

Terrestrial Ecology Group (TEG-UAM), Departamento de Ecología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Dung removal by macrofauna such as dung beetles is an important process for nutrient cycling in pasturelands. Intensification of farming practices generally reduces species and functional diversity of terrestrial invertebrates, which may negatively affect ecosystem services. Here, we investigate the effects of cattle-grazing intensification on dung removal by dung beetles in field experiments replicated in 38 pastures around the world.

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In this study, a poly(-methyl aniline)-cerium oxide-functionalized MWCNTs (PNMA-CeO-fMWCNTs) composite was synthesized in a one-step preparation technique. As a highly efficient modifier, the composite was used to modify the glassy carbon electrode surface for simultaneous detection of uric acid (UA) and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). Morphological characterization of the GCE/PNMA-CeO-fMWCNTs was studied using scanning electron microscopy.

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Digital addiction (DA), an umbrella term referring to addiction to any type of digital media, such as the internet, smartphone, digital games, and social media, is a significant factor influencing students' academic achievement (AA). Many scholars have contributed to this line of research from around the world. Nevertheless, the literature lacks a holistic investigation of how the DA-AA research field evolved, which could guide future studies.

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E.J. Cox is a diatom genus comprising 17 taxa reported from various regions of the world.

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Despite the discovery of numerous driving and passenger genes that play key roles in cancer characteristics, progress in cancer treatment has not been satisfactory. This is mainly because conventional therapies are neither selective nor targeted. Another important reason is that cancer cells rapidly develop resistance to chemotherapeutic agents due to excessive accumulation of mutations and/or epigenetic changes.

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Surfactant-enhanced in-situ oxidation of DNAPL source zone: Experiments and numerical modeling.

J Contam Hydrol

September 2023

Institute of Environmental Sciences, Bogazici University, Bebek, 34342 Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

In this study we investigate the synergetic effects of combining surfactant-enhanced dissolution with in-situ oxidation of a pool-dominated PCE DNAPL source zone entrapped in porous media. Flow cell flushing experiments packed with silica sand and natural calcareous soil were conducted with a surfactant (Tween 80) and permanganate (MnO) used as dissolution and oxidation agents, respectively. The resultant breakthrough curves exhibited a multiple step behavior with mass removal controlled in the latter stages by the less-accessible DNAPL mass.

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