Traumatic experiences, dissociative symptoms, and alexithymia in patients with alopecia areata.

Although genetic, environmental, autoimmune, and psychological factors are believed to play a role in the onset of alopecia areata (AA), the exact cause remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate whether there are differences in traumatic experiences, dissociative symptoms, and alexithymia levels between groups. Fifty eight patients diagnosed with AA, 58 individuals with dermatological diseases thought to have a low psychosomatic component, and 58 individuals not diagnosed with any chronic disease were included in the study.

Quasi-Newton optimised Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks for wind farm power prediction.

Having accurate and effective wind energy forecasting that can be easily incorporated into smart networks is important. Appropriate planning and energy generation predictions are necessary for these infrastructures. The production of wind energy is linked to instability and unpredictability.

Exploring the Link Between Mothers' Spiritual Well-Being and Positive Parenting in the Turkish Context: The Role of Mindful Parenting.

This cross-sectional study examined the role of mindful parenting in the association between spiritual well-being and positive parenting behaviors among mothers of typically developing children. The sample comprised 381 mothers of children aged 4-17 years. We collected the data using the Three-Factor Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS-3), the Mindfulness in Parenting Questionnaire (MIPQ), and the Multidimensional Assessment of Parenting Scale (MAPS).

Effect of aromatherapy on pruritus in people receiving hemodialysis treatment: Systematic review.

Background: Lack of a complete understanding of the pathophysiology of pruritus directs patients to different treatments. There is little data on the effect of aromatherapy on itching in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. However, the effect of aromatherapy on pruritus in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment remains unclear.

Analyzing and Controlling chaos phenomena in fractional chaotic supply chain models.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a critical business function that involves the planning, coordination, and control of the flow of goods, information, and finances as they move from the manufacturer to the wholesaler to the retailer and finally to the end customer. SCM is a holistic approach to managing the entire process of delivering products or services to consumers. In this study, we will enhance the findings as outlined in Anne et al.

How Do Females Who Witnessed Interparental Violence in Childhood Make Sense of and Experience Romantic Relationships: A Qualitative Research in the Sample of Turkey.

Witnessing violence between parents during childhood has an impact on individuals' attachment and romantic relationship behaviors. As a result, individuals have expectations according to the attitudes, beliefs, and values that constitute a healthy and unhealthy relationship, which they developed both their early and childhood experiences, and they can act accordingly. Therefore, this study aimed to qualitatively explore the way in which adult women who witnessing inter-parental intimate partner violence (IPV) in childhood, qualities characterize a romantic relationship in terms of being healthy and unhealthy, and their self-reflective statements about their relationships.

The Effect of Fluid Restriction and Intake Conditions on the Shooting Performance of Competitive Adolescent Handball Players.

(1) Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of fluid restriction and intake (water vs. sports drink) on shooting accuracy and speed in adolescent handball players, a population with high sensitivity to hydration levels yet understudied in this context. (2) Methods: A total of 47 adolescent competitive handball players (15.

Phenolic Characterization and Quality Evaluation of Herbal Coffee from Roasted Juniper Berry Fruits ( L.): Elucidating the Impact of Roasting.

Consumers' demand for foods with health benefits and different tastes is on an increasing trend. Juniper berries ("andiz" in Turkish) are the fruits of perennial, aromatic, and resinous trees. In this study, quality properties of herbal coffee samples obtained from juniper berries roasted at three different temperatures (120, 160, and 200 °C) and four different durations (10, 25, 32.

Enhanced Panoramic Radiograph-Based Tooth Segmentation and Identification Using an Attention Gate-Based Encoder-Decoder Network.

Background: Dental disorders are one of the most important health problems, affecting billions of people all over the world. Early diagnosis is important for effective treatment planning. Precise dental disease segmentation requires reliable tooth numbering, which may be prone to errors if performed manually.

An Evaluation of the Relationship Between the Mesiobuccal Canal Configuration, the Interorifice Distance, and the Root Lengths of the Permanent Maxillary First Molars with Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the mesiobuccal root canal configuration (MB RCC), the interorifice distance (IOD) and the corresponding root and other root lengths of the permanent maxillary first molars; Methods: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were acquired between 2020 and 2023 for different purposes unrelated to this study. Overall, 1550 CBCT images were retrospectively evaluated. A dentomaxillofacial radiologist with 15 years of experience evaluated the CBCT images and performed the measurements; Results: According to the MB RCC, there was no statistically significant difference between the Vertucci type II and Vertucci type IV groups in terms of the mean age and sex distribution ( = 0.

Expression Profile of TGFB1 Gene in Pediatric Patients with Isolated Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

Studies on the genetic basis of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), characterized by a configuration of the aortic valve with two leaflets instead of three, are insufficient. This study aimed to elucidate the possible relationship between BAV and TGF-β1 gene expression levels. Forty-eight pediatric patients diagnosed with isolated BAV and 50 healthy children with innocent heart murmurs were included in the study.

The Mediating Role of Attitudes Towards Eating in the Relationship Between Compulsive Instagram Use and Orthorexia in Adults.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between compulsive use of social media and orthorexia, with a focus on the mediating role of eating attitudes.

Patients And Methods: The study involved 255 participants between the ages of 18-65 who did not have any psychiatric disorders or developmental disabilities. The participants completed a Sociodemographic Information Form, Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory, Social Media Addiction Scale, and Eating Attitudes Test.

Evaluation of the effect of sodium alginate, hydroxyethyl cellulose, aspartame, and poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(propylene oxide) copolymer on the in-vitro corrosion of AZ31 Mg alloy in simulated body fluid.

Research on Mg-based implants has increased recently because of their compatibility and biodegradability. Despite this promise, challenges related to high corrosion rates hampered wide-scale deployment. This paper explores the inhibiting properties of biomacromolecules, sodium alginate (ALG), hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), aspartame (ASP), and poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(propylene oxide) copolymer (PEO-b-PPO) on AZ31 Mg alloy in simulated body fluid at 37 °C.

Existence and uniqueness of fractal-fractional equations generated by a new fractal-fractional operator utilizing the advanced gamma function.

Numerous special functions, including the beta function, hypergeometric functions, and other orthogonal polynomials, are closely connected to the gamma function. Recently, gamma function has been enhanced by adding a new parameter. As a consequence, this gamma is called the parametric gamma function or b-gamma function.

Modified effective butterfly optimizer for solving optimal power flow problem.

The optimal power flow (OPF) problem remains a popular and challenging work in optimizing power systems. Although researchers have suggested many optimization algorithms to solve this problem in the literature, their comparison studies lack fairness and transparency. As these studies increase in number, they deviate from a standard test system, considering a common security and technical constraints.

Bimetallic metal-organic framework based dispersive solid phase extraction followed by using a carbon dot solution as the elution solvent; application in the extraction of imidacloprid and acetamiprid from pepper samples.

This study focuses on the dispersive solid phase extraction technique for the efficient extraction and enrichment of imidacloprid and acetamiprid from pepper samples. A synthesized sorbent was used for this purpose. Once the target analytes were adsorbed, the sorbent was separated using a centrifuge and the analytes were desorbed using a carbon dot solution.

Finite element analysis of intramedullary nailing and nail-plate combinations for treating unstable proximal tibial metaphyseal fractures.

Background: The anatomy of the proximal tibia presents treatment challenges, and there is currently no widely accepted surgical fixation method for fractures in this region. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, benefits, and differences between intramedullary nailing (IMN) with a 4-hole Limited Contact Dynamic Compression Plate (LC-DCP) combination and IMN with an 8-hole LC-DCP combination in unstable fractures of the proximal metaphyseal region of the tibia.

Methods: An oblique fracture was created in the metaphyseal region, forming a 30-degree angle in the sagittal plane in three tibial models.

The effect of pranic healing based on Rogers' therapeutic touch on cardiorespiratory indices and pain during venipuncture in pediatrics: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Venipuncture is a commonly performed but distressing procedure for children, often leading to significant pain and anxiety. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Pranic Healing, based on Rogers' Therapeutic Touch Nursing Theory, on the cardiorespiratory indices and pain associated with venipuncture in children.

Methods: This double-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted on a cohort of 46 school-aged children, selected via convenience sampling, at a hospital in Northern Cyprus.

Evaluation of sluggish cognitive tempo in children and adolescents with obesity and morbid obesity.

Objective: This study's primary aim is to evaluate the relationship between obesity and sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT).

Method: The study group consisted of obese ( = 37) and morbidly obese ( = 42) patients. The healthy control group included 38 children and adolescents.