The impact of cold application on pain and comfort during the process of diabetic foot care.

Background And Aim: Given the significance of pain management in the context of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) care, particularly in terms of ensuring patient adherence to treatment regimens, this study was undertaken to ascertain the impact of cold washing on pain and comfort levels during diabetic foot care.

Methods: A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in the chronic wound care clinic of a teaching and research hospital in the southeastern region of Turkey. The sample consisted of 68 patients, with 34 assigned to the cold application group and 34 assigned to the control group.

A comparative review of ORC and R-ORC technologies in terms of energy, exergy, and economic performance.

This review examines Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology, which generates electricity using organic fluids at low temperature ranges. To enhance the efficiency of basic ORC systems, they are often adapted into Regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle (R-ORC) systems. The review highlights the dimensions of economic, energy, and exergy efficiency, which are critical for practical application.

The Effect of Kinesio Tape Application on Clinical Parameters in Postmenopausal Women With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Background With rising life expectancy, women are expected to spend a third of their lives in the postmenopausal stage. Consequently, focusing research on postmenopausal women is considered crucial. Objective This study was conducted to determine the effects of kinesiotaping (KT) and sham KT applied with exercise programs on clinical parameters such as pain, sleep, and quality of life in postmenopausal women with chronic low back pain.

Characterization of some physicochemical, textural, and antioxidant properties of muffins fortified with hydrolyzed whey protein.

Whey protein hydrolysates, derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of whey protein isolates or concentrates, offer enhanced bioavailability and solubility compared to intact whey protein. In this study, whey protein hydrolysates (WPHs) having different hydrolysis degrees (5%, 10%, and 15%) were produced and muffin cakes were enriched with the addition of WPHs. In general, the addition of WPHs showed a significant effect on oil and protein content while the emulsion activity was improved with the increased hydrolysis degree (HD).

Reveal of relationship between microscopy architecture and mechanical performance of Y/Bi substituted Bi-2212 engineering ceramics.

This study aims to find out how the crystallinity quality, surface morphology, and mechanical performances change with the substitution of yttrium (Y) for bismuth (Bi) impurity within molar ratios of 0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.12 in the BiYSrCaCuO (Bi-2212) cuprates to reveal the dependence of micro surface topology on the substitution mechanism and achieve a strong relation between the impurity ions and crystallization mechanism.

Health Effects of Tai Chi Qigong Practices and Its Reflections on Nursing Practices: Systematic Review.

This systematic review was conducted to examine the effects of Tai Chi Qigong (TCQi) practices on health and their reflections on nursing practices. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials for TCQi included quantitative English-language studies from 2012 to 2021 using 7 electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Ebrary, Elsevier, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Scopus). Seven studies were selected to review the effects of TCQi exercise applied by nurses in the presence of symptoms that worsen the general health status of individuals or develop secondary to chronic diseases: sleep disturbance, depression, fatigue symptoms, deterioration in the quality of life, worsening of self-care behaviors, and stress symptoms.

The effect of abdominal massage and in-bed ROM exercise on gastrointestinal complications and comfort in intensive care unit patients receiving enteral nutrition: A randomized controlled trial.

Aim: Abdominal massage facilitates gastric and colonic motility, reduces intra-abdominal distension and increases circulation. In-bed range of motion (ROM) exercise has effects on muscle strength, cardiac parameters and excretion. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of abdominal massage and in-bed ROM exercise on gastrointestinal complications and patient comfort in intensive care patients receiving enteral nutrition.

The association of perceived stigma, religiosity, and paranormal beliefs in parents of children with epilepsy.

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between stigma perception, religiosity, and paranormal beliefs in parents of children with epilepsy.

Methods: The sample of this cross-sectional study consisted of 103 parents of children with epilepsy registered at a state hospital in a city with middle socio-economic status located in southeastern Türkiye. The data were collected using descriptive information forms for parents and children with epilepsy, the Parent Stigma Scale, the Religious Attitude Scale, and the Paranormal Belief Scale.

Angiogenic and anti-angiogenic factors during the post-hatching growth of the quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) spleen.

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family members are responsible for endothelial cells' growth, proliferation, migration, angiogenesis, vascular permeability, and differentiation and proliferation of non-endothelial cell types. VEGF and its receptors are found in mammalian lymphoid organs. The present study was conceived to determine (a) the presence and localization of angiogenic VEGF and its receptors (Fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 [Flt1/fms], fetal liver kinase 1 [Flk1]/kinase insert domain receptor [KDR], Fms-like tyrosine kinase 4 [Flt4]) and vascular endothelial growth inhibitor (VEGI) in the quail spleen; and (b) whether their expressions in the spleen components change during the post-hatching growth of the organ, using immunohistochemistry.

A new approach for heart disease detection using Motif transform-based CWT's time-frequency images with DenseNet deep transfer learning methods.

Objectives: Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals are extensively utilized in the identification and assessment of diverse cardiac conditions, including congestive heart failure (CHF) and cardiac arrhythmias (ARR), which present potential hazards to human health. With the aim of facilitating disease diagnosis and assessment, advanced computer-aided systems are being developed to analyze ECG signals.

Methods: This study proposes a state-of-the-art ECG data pattern recognition algorithm based on Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT) as a novel signal preprocessing model.

Geographical distribution of pyrethroid resistance mutations in Varroa destructor across Türkiye and a European overview.

Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman (Acari: Varroidae) is of paramount significance in modern beekeeping, with infestations presenting a primary challenge that directly influences colony health, productivity, and overall apicultural sustainability. In order to control this mite, many beekeepers rely on a limited number of approved synthetic acaricides, including the pyrethroids tau-fluvalinate, flumethrin and organophosphate coumaphos. However, the excessive use of these substances has led to the widespread development of resistance in various beekeeping areas globally.

Turkish adaptation of the reproductive autonomy scale: Validity and reliability study.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the reproductive autonomy scale by adapting it to Turkish society.

Materials And Methodology: Designed with a methodological method, the study was conducted with an online form created by using Google Forms with 308 married women of reproductive age between the ages of 15 and 49 who use WhatsApp or Instagram. The cultural adaptation process of the scale was carried out in three stages: language validity, content validity, and pilot application.

Does knowledge and concern regarding food supplement safety affect the behavioral intention of consumers? An experimental study on the theory of reasoned action.

In recent years, health crises have led consumers to make more frequent purchases of food supplements. The global food supplement market, which reached $61.20 billion in 2020, is estimated to reach $163.

Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX) as an alternative organic reactive for mercury removal from cyanidation process of amalgamation tailing.

Mercury is the heavy metal that is most difficult to remove from cyanide solution. This situation brings with it many environmental, health and economic problems. This study aims to effectively utilize xanthate by presenting a new strategy for purifying mercury in the cyanidation process of amalgamation residues.

Effects of Fish Skin Gelatin Hydrolysates Treated with Alcalase and Savinase on Frozen Dough and Bread Quality.

Fish skin gelatin, as a waste product of sea bream, was used to obtain fish gelatin hydrolysate (FGH) with the treatment of alcalase (alc) and savinase (sav). The functional properties of FGHs and their usage possibilities in frozen dough bread making were investigated. FGH treated with alc showed a higher emulsifying stability index (189 min), while FGH treated with sav showed greater foaming capacity (27.

Nondestructive Metabolomic Fingerprinting: FTIR, NIR and Raman Spectroscopy in Food Screening.

In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the maintenance of food quality and food safety on the basis of metabolomic fingerprinting using vibrational spectroscopy combined with multivariate chemometrics. Nontargeted spectroscopy techniques such as FTIR, NIR and Raman can provide fingerprint information for metabolomic constituents in agricultural products, natural products and foods in a high-throughput, cost-effective and rapid way. In the current review, we tried to explain the capabilities of FTIR, NIR and Raman spectroscopy techniques combined with multivariate analysis for metabolic fingerprinting and profiling.

Protective role of BDNF in Alzheimer's disease pathophysiology and its correlation with new biomarkers: Can the role of BDNF be re-discussed?

Background: The pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is not fully understood and that new biomarkers for the condition should be presented.

Objectives: Our study aimed to determine the blood levels of some biochemical molecules and peptide proteins in AD, which is accepted as the most common cause of dementia in the world, and to elucidate the relationship between them.

Material And Methods: The study consisted of 2 groups: 40 newly diagnosed AD patients and 40 healthy individuals.

The Effect of Nurses' Holistic Competence in Chronic Disease Management on Their Attitudes Toward Caregiver Roles.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of nurses' holistic nursing competence in chronic disease management on their attitudes toward caregiving roles. The sample of the study, which was carried out in descriptive design, consists of 114 nurses (52.6% female and 47.

The Effect of Moving Meditation Exercise on Depression and Sleep Quality of the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Study.

The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of moving meditation exercise training on depression level and sleep quality in the elderly individuals. The present research was carried out between March 2021 and June 2022 as a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The study sample consisted of 114 individuals 65 years of age and older who were registered to 2 family health centers in a province.

Effects of Casein Hydrolysate Prepared with Savinase on the Quality of Bread Made by Frozen Dough.

The effect of casein savinase hydrolysate (CSH) usage on frozen dough (1%, 1.5% and 2%, g/100 g flour) was investigated in terms of rheological, thermal and structural characteristics of wheat doughs and the textural and color properties of corresponding breads. Rheological measurements showed that CSH addition into dough led to a reduction in G' and G″ values, but a similar trend was not observed in frozen dough samples.

Examining the relationship between the pre-hospital incident scene management of the paramedic students and their anxiety levels and perception of leadership.

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the pre-hospital incident scene management of paramedic students and their anxiety levels and perception of leadership.

Method: The sample of this descriptive correlational study consisted of 2nd-year students (N = 157) attending the associate degree program of the vocational school of healthcare services in two universities located in the eastern Turkey. No sample selection was used and the study was completed with 130 students.

Drought-Induced miRNA Expression Correlated with Heavy Metal, Phenolic Acid, and Protein and Nitrogen Levels in Five Chickpea Genotypes.

Drought is a prime stress, drastically affecting plant growth, development, and yield. Plants have evolved various physiological, molecular, and biochemical mechanisms to cope with drought. Investigating specific biochemical pathways related to drought tolerance mechanisms of plants through biotechnology approaches is one of the quickest and most effective strategies for enhancing crop production.

An assessment on the knowledge and attitudes of university students concerning adult immunization and COVID-19 vaccine in Turkey.

There is ongoing concern about vaccine hesitancy amongst young adults in Turkey. In October 2021 just 53% of 18-25-year olds were fully vaccinated. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of university students concerning adult immunization, COVID-19 vaccine, and COVID-19 vaccine literacy to better understand why it is difficult to encourage young adults to be vaccinated.

Measurements of jet multiplicity and jet transverse momentum in multijet events in proton-proton collisions at .

Multijet events at large transverse momentum () are measured at using data recorded with the CMS detector at the LHC, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of . The multiplicity of jets with that are produced in association with a high- dijet system is measured in various ranges of the of the jet with the highest transverse momentum and as a function of the azimuthal angle difference between the two highest jets in the dijet system. The differential production cross sections are measured as a function of the transverse momenta of the four highest jets.