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Some Qualitative Results For Nonlocal Dynamic Boundary Value Problem Of Thermistor Type, Svetlin G. Georgiev, Mahammad Khuddush, Sanket Tikare Jul 2024

Some Qualitative Results For Nonlocal Dynamic Boundary Value Problem Of Thermistor Type, Svetlin G. Georgiev, Mahammad Khuddush, Sanket Tikare

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

This paper is concerned with second-order nonlocal dynamic thermistor problem with two-point boundary conditions on time scales. By utilizing the fixed point theorems due to Schaefer and Rus, we establish some sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of solutions. Further, we discuss the continuous dependence of solutions and four types of Ulam stability. We provide examples to support the applicability of our results.


On A Class Of Permutation Trinomials Over Finite Fields, Burcu Gülmez Temür, Buket Özkaya Jul 2024

On A Class Of Permutation Trinomials Over Finite Fields, Burcu Gülmez Temür, Buket Özkaya

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we study the permutation properties of the class of trinomials of the form f(x) = x4q+1 +λ1xq+4 +λ2x2q+3 ∈ Fq2 [x] , where λ1, λ2 ∈ Fq and they are not simultaneously zero. We find all necessary and sufficientconditions on λ1 and λ2 such that f(x) permutes Fq2 , where q is odd and q = 22k+1, k ∈ N.


New Oscillation Criteria For First-Order Differential Equations With General Delay Argument, Emad R. Attia, Irena Jadlovska Jul 2024

New Oscillation Criteria For First-Order Differential Equations With General Delay Argument, Emad R. Attia, Irena Jadlovska

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

This paper is concerned with the oscillation of solutions to a class of first-order differential equations withvariable coefficients and a general delay argument. New oscillation criteria are established, which improve and extendmany known results reported in the literature. A couple of illustrative examples are given to show the efficiency of thenewly obtained results. In particular, it is shown that our criteria partially fulfill a remaining gap in a recent sharp resultby Pituk et al. [31].


Bernstein-Nikol’Skii-Markov-Type Inequalities For Algebraic Polynomials In Aweighted Lebesgue Space In Regions With Cusps, Uğur Değer, Fahreddi̇n Abdullayev Jul 2024

Bernstein-Nikol’Skii-Markov-Type Inequalities For Algebraic Polynomials In Aweighted Lebesgue Space In Regions With Cusps, Uğur Değer, Fahreddi̇n Abdullayev

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we study Bernstein-Nikol’skii-Markov type inequalities for arbitrary algebraic polynomials withrespect to a weighted Lebesgue space, where the weight functions have some singularities on a given contour. We considercurves which can contain a finite number of exterior and interior corners with power law tangency of the boundary arcs atthose points where the weight functions have both zeros and poles of finite order. The estimates are given for the growthof the module of derivatives for algebraic polynomials on the closure of a region bounded by a given curve, dependingon the behavior of weight functions, on the property of curve, …


O-Demethyl Galantamine Alters Protein Expression In Cerebellum Of 5xfad Mice, İrem Kiriş, Merve Karayel Başar, Büşra Gurel, Tomasz Mroczek, Ahmet Tarik Baykal Jun 2024

O-Demethyl Galantamine Alters Protein Expression In Cerebellum Of 5xfad Mice, İrem Kiriş, Merve Karayel Başar, Büşra Gurel, Tomasz Mroczek, Ahmet Tarik Baykal

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most common health issues, is characterized by memory loss, severe behavioral disorders, and eventually death. Despite many studies, there are still no drugs that can treat AD or stop it from progressing. Previous in vitro tests showed that O-demethyl galantamine (ODG) might have a therapeutic potential owing to its 10 times higher acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity than galantamine (GAL). Materials and methods: We aimed to assess effect of ODG on a molecular level 12-month-old 5xFAD Alzheimer’s mouse model. To this end, following the administrations of ODG and GAL, used as a positive control, protein …


Lungbank: A Novel Biorepository Strategy Tailored For Comprehensive Multi-Omics Analysis And P-Medicine Applications In Lung Cancer, Di̇lek Demi̇rcan Çeker, Volkan Baysungur, Serdar Evman, İlker Kolbaş, Abdurrahi̇m Gördebi̇l, Si̇nem M. Nalbantoğlu, Yusuf Tambağ, Ömer Kaçar, Ahmet Mi̇di̇, Hati̇ce Aslanoğlu, Nülüfer Kara, Ni̇lgün Algan, Ayberk Boyacioğlu, Betül Karademi̇r Yilmaz, Ali̇ Şahi̇n, Hi̇vda Ülbeği̇ Polat, Abi̇di̇n Şehi̇toğullari, Ali̇ Osman Çibikdi̇ken, Mücahi̇t Büyükyilmaz, İbrahi̇m Berkan Aydi̇lek, Abdulkeri̇m Eneş, Sevde Küçüker, Fati̇h Karakaya, İhsan Boyaci, Mahmut Gümüş, Onur Şenol, Merve Öztuğ, Evren Saban, Ömer Soysal, Nur Büyükpinarbaşili, Akif Turna, Mehmet Zeki Günlüoğlu, Aslı Çakir, Şaban Teki̇n, Uygar Tazebay, Abdullah Karadağ Jun 2024

Lungbank: A Novel Biorepository Strategy Tailored For Comprehensive Multi-Omics Analysis And P-Medicine Applications In Lung Cancer, Di̇lek Demi̇rcan Çeker, Volkan Baysungur, Serdar Evman, İlker Kolbaş, Abdurrahi̇m Gördebi̇l, Si̇nem M. Nalbantoğlu, Yusuf Tambağ, Ömer Kaçar, Ahmet Mi̇di̇, Hati̇ce Aslanoğlu, Nülüfer Kara, Ni̇lgün Algan, Ayberk Boyacioğlu, Betül Karademi̇r Yilmaz, Ali̇ Şahi̇n, Hi̇vda Ülbeği̇ Polat, Abi̇di̇n Şehi̇toğullari, Ali̇ Osman Çibikdi̇ken, Mücahi̇t Büyükyilmaz, İbrahi̇m Berkan Aydi̇lek, Abdulkeri̇m Eneş, Sevde Küçüker, Fati̇h Karakaya, İhsan Boyaci, Mahmut Gümüş, Onur Şenol, Merve Öztuğ, Evren Saban, Ömer Soysal, Nur Büyükpinarbaşili, Akif Turna, Mehmet Zeki Günlüoğlu, Aslı Çakir, Şaban Teki̇n, Uygar Tazebay, Abdullah Karadağ

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: LUNGBANK was established as a pioneering biorepository dedicated to lung cancer. Designed for streamlined biospecimens handling, it employs high-volume technologies to secure high-quality samples. Fortified with robust data management, LUNGBANK efficiently integrates diverse datasets. This strategic infrastructure positions LUNGBANK as more than a biospecimens repository; it operates as a sophisticated platform for advanced lung cancer research, amplifying the potential for meaningful discoveries.Materials and methods: LUNGBANK is intricately designed to streamline the collection, transfer, storage, and processing of biospecimens, employing high-volume technologies to ensure the acquisition of high-quality biological specimens. The system is fortified with robust data management protocols, facilitating …


Cover And Contents Jun 2024

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Quince Seed Gum (Qsg) On The Performance Of Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels In Terms Of The Rheological, Morphological, And Mechanical Aspect, Serdar Kolay, Ni̇lhan Kayaman Apohan, Erdi̇nç Babuç, Gökay Gün Jun 2024

Effect Of Quince Seed Gum (Qsg) On The Performance Of Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels In Terms Of The Rheological, Morphological, And Mechanical Aspect, Serdar Kolay, Ni̇lhan Kayaman Apohan, Erdi̇nç Babuç, Gökay Gün

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Injectable hydrogels play an important role in tissue engineering as a filling and repairing material. This study aimed to develop a new injectable hydrogel based on hyaluronic acid (HA) and quince seed gum (QSG) and investigate the effect of QSG on hydrogel performance. The amount of unreacted 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) is maintained at an undetectable level for HA-QSG hydrogels. Amino acid analysis showed that the HA-QSG hydrogel had rich amino acid concentrations of leucine, arginine, and valine. After thermal sterilization, the elastic modulus of HA-QSG gels for dermal and intra-articular filler applications is 63 Pa and 92 Pa respectively. …


Antiviral And Cytotoxic Activities And Chemical Profiles Of Two Species Of Abies Nordmanniana From Türkiye, Nazli Sarikahya, Gaye Sümer Okkali, Furkan Ozan Çöven, Sevda Zeinali̇, Gülce Gucur, Ayşe Di̇la Çağlar, Ece Uyar, Ahmet Ceyhan Gören, Ayşe Nalbantsoy Jun 2024

Antiviral And Cytotoxic Activities And Chemical Profiles Of Two Species Of Abies Nordmanniana From Türkiye, Nazli Sarikahya, Gaye Sümer Okkali, Furkan Ozan Çöven, Sevda Zeinali̇, Gülce Gucur, Ayşe Di̇la Çağlar, Ece Uyar, Ahmet Ceyhan Gören, Ayşe Nalbantsoy

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Abies is an important genus of the family Pinaceae, with about 50 species found in the highlands of Asia, Europe, North Africa, and North and Central America. The principal aim of the present work was to investigate the chemical content and biological potential of the resin and cone from Abies nordmanniana subsp. bornmulleriana and Abies nordmanniana subsp. equi-trojani, respectively. The flavonoid and phenolic contents of the resin and cones were evaluated using liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS). Additionally, the essential oil and fatty acid compositions were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID).. Cytotoxicity …


Theoretical Study On The Insertion Reaction Of The Stannylenoid H2snlif With X-H Bonds (X = N, O, F), Shuo Wu, Bingfei Yan, Shaoli Liu, Wenzuo Li Jun 2024

Theoretical Study On The Insertion Reaction Of The Stannylenoid H2snlif With X-H Bonds (X = N, O, F), Shuo Wu, Bingfei Yan, Shaoli Liu, Wenzuo Li

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The insertion reactions of p-complex (RP) and three-membered ring configuration (RS) of stannylenoid H2SnLiF with NH3, H2O and HF have been studied theoretically by quantum chemical calculation. The structures of reactants, precursors, transition states, intermediates and products have been fully optimized at the M06-2X/def2-TZVP level. The single point energy of all fixed points were calculated using the QCISD method. The calculation results show that the three-membered ring configuration is easier to conduct the insertion reaction. Comparing the reaction energy barriers of RP, RS to NH3, H2O and HF, we found that the difficulty of the insertion reaction is NH3 > H2O …


Senggani Fruit (Melastoma Malabathricum Linn.) Extract As A Natural Indicator In Ph-Responsive Pva-Taro Starch Plastic Packaging, Rika Risma Dewi, Intan Syahbanu, Winda Rahmalia Jun 2024

Senggani Fruit (Melastoma Malabathricum Linn.) Extract As A Natural Indicator In Ph-Responsive Pva-Taro Starch Plastic Packaging, Rika Risma Dewi, Intan Syahbanu, Winda Rahmalia

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-starch-based bioplastics are widely used in many applications. pH-responsive plastic packaging was produced through the incorporation of senggani (Melastoma malabathricum Linn.) fruit extract into PVA-taro starch-based plastic packaging. The objective of this research was to examine the characteristics of senggani fruit extract under different pH conditions and explore its application as a pH indicator in intelligent packaging. The senggani fruit was extracted through the maceration method using a solvent comprising 96% ethanol and 3% citric acid, with a ratio of 85:15 (v/v). The senggani fruit extract solution underwent color changes, appearing pink at pH levels below 6, pale …


Dft Modeling Of Water-Assisted Hydrogen Peroxide Formation From A C(4a)-(Hydro)Peroxyflavin, Yilmaz Özkiliç Jun 2024

Dft Modeling Of Water-Assisted Hydrogen Peroxide Formation From A C(4a)-(Hydro)Peroxyflavin, Yilmaz Özkiliç

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The cofactor of a class A monooxygenase is reduced at an external location of the enzyme and is subsequently pulled back into the active site after the reduction. This observation brings the question; is there any defense mechanism of the active site of a monooxygenase against the formation of the harmful hydrogen peroxide from the reactive C(4a)-(hydro)peroxide intermediate? In this study, the barrier energies of one to three water molecule-mediated uncoupling reaction mechanisms in water exposed reaction conditions were determined. These were found to be facile barriers. Secondly, uncoupling was modeled in the active site of kynurenine 3-monooxygenase complex which …


Design And Characterization Of Phosphonic Acid-Functionalized Grafted Sepiolite Nanohybrids And Their Adsorption Studies For Removal Of Copper Ions From Aqueous Solution, Mehwish Tahir, Asif Raza, Amara Nasir, Tariq Yasin, Shamila Imtiaz Jun 2024

Design And Characterization Of Phosphonic Acid-Functionalized Grafted Sepiolite Nanohybrids And Their Adsorption Studies For Removal Of Copper Ions From Aqueous Solution, Mehwish Tahir, Asif Raza, Amara Nasir, Tariq Yasin, Shamila Imtiaz

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this study, we synthesized novel, economically efficient phosphonic acid-functionalized grafted sepiolite nanohybrids for selective elimination of copper ions from water. These nanohybrids were prepared by graft polymerization of glycidyl methacrylate onto sepiolite. We utilized free radical graft polymerization to graft glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) onto silanized sepiolite. The nanohybrids obtained exhibited a grafting percentage of 479% at 0.3 g of KPS initiator, 15% GMA monomer, and after 4 h of reaction. In pursuit of selectively removing metal ions from water, the nanohybrid with the highest grafting (PGE3) was chemically treated with phosphoric acid to introduce phosphonic acid groups on it. …


Rapid Synthesis Of Azoindolizine Derivatives Via Aryldiazonium Salts, Ferruh Lafzi̇ Jun 2024

Rapid Synthesis Of Azoindolizine Derivatives Via Aryldiazonium Salts, Ferruh Lafzi̇

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A practical, rapid, and efficient method for the synthesis of azoindolizine derivatives via aryldiazonium salts with excellent yields was reported. Firstly, the corresponding aniline derivatives were synthesized via a simple and rapid method. Then, the optimal reaction conditions were investigated using a variety of protic and aprotic solvents that demonstrating the robustness of the approach. Finally, the applicability of this method to various sources of indolizine and phenyldiazonium tetrafluoroborate salts was expanded.


Axion Dark Matter With Not Quite Black Hole Domination, Ufuk Aydemi̇r Jun 2024

Axion Dark Matter With Not Quite Black Hole Domination, Ufuk Aydemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Physics

No abstract provided.


Comparative Study Of Α-Α Interaction Potentials Constructed Using Various Phenomenological Models, Ayushi Awasthi, O S K S Sastri Jun 2024

Comparative Study Of Α-Α Interaction Potentials Constructed Using Various Phenomenological Models, Ayushi Awasthi, O S K S Sastri

Turkish Journal of Physics

No abstract provided.


Weyl Tensor Decomposition To The Formation Of Black Hole, Gauree Shanker, Zakia Issa Ndidi Jun 2024

Weyl Tensor Decomposition To The Formation Of Black Hole, Gauree Shanker, Zakia Issa Ndidi

Turkish Journal of Physics

No abstract provided.


Mechanical Calculations On Atomically Thin Membranes, Burak Aslan Jun 2024

Mechanical Calculations On Atomically Thin Membranes, Burak Aslan

Turkish Journal of Physics

No abstract provided.


How To Mitigate The Risks Of Deployment Of Artificial Intelligence In Medicine?, Sevi̇l Uygun İli̇khan, Mahmut Özer, Hande Tanberkan, Veysel Bozkurt Jun 2024

How To Mitigate The Risks Of Deployment Of Artificial Intelligence In Medicine?, Sevi̇l Uygun İli̇khan, Mahmut Özer, Hande Tanberkan, Veysel Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study is to examine the risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and to offer policy suggestions to reduce these risks and optimize the benefits of AI technology. Artificial intelligence is a multifaceted technology. If harnessed effectively, it has the capacity to significantly impact the future of humanity in the field of health, as well as in several other areas. However, the rapid spread of this technology also raises significant ethical, legal, and social issues. This study examines the potential dangers of AI integration in medicine by reviewing current scientific work and …


Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evaluation Of Community-Based Screening Program, Mehmet Aki̇f Sezerol, Seli̇n Davun Jun 2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evaluation Of Community-Based Screening Program, Mehmet Aki̇f Sezerol, Seli̇n Davun

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the results of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) screenings conducted in a region of İstanbul between 2018 and 2023.Materials and methods: This descriptive study was conducted between April 2018 and February 2023 among 25,839 children aged between 18–36 months who had been screened for autism spectrum disorder in Sultanbeyli, İstanbul. Children between 18–36 months are examined and a form consisting of 5 questions and typical symptoms of ASD is filled. Each question is answered as yes or no. Answering yes to at least one of the questions is sufficient to direct them to child …


Cross-Cultural Adaptation Of The Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Index For Turkish-Speaking Patients With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Hakki Çağdaş Basat, Fati̇h Özyurt, Muhammed İhsan Kodak, Gülşah Özsoy, Caner Kararti Jun 2024

Cross-Cultural Adaptation Of The Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Index For Turkish-Speaking Patients With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Hakki Çağdaş Basat, Fati̇h Özyurt, Muhammed İhsan Kodak, Gülşah Özsoy, Caner Kararti

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Considering that there is no specifically designed scale to measure quality of life (QoL) and level of functioning among Turkish-speaking patients with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), the aim of this study was to adapt the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Index (TOSI) to the Turkish language (TOSI-TR) and analyze its psychometric properties in patients with TOS. Materials and methods: Thirty-nine patients with symptomatic TOS were included in the study. The participants were assessed using the following measures: the QuickDASH, the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC), and a visual analog scale (VAS). The psychometric properties of the TOSI-TR were examined in …


Control Of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors And Their Association With Carotid Intima Media Thickness Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus-Single Center Experience In A Developing Country, Thilak Priyantha Weerarathna, Sarath Lekkamwasam, Iroshani Kodikara, Keddegoda Gamage Piyumi Wasana, Lakmal Fonseka Jun 2024

Control Of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors And Their Association With Carotid Intima Media Thickness Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus-Single Center Experience In A Developing Country, Thilak Priyantha Weerarathna, Sarath Lekkamwasam, Iroshani Kodikara, Keddegoda Gamage Piyumi Wasana, Lakmal Fonseka

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is closely associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD). The objective of this study was to describe the degree of ASCVD risk factor control and their association with carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in T2DM patients followed up at a diabetes clinic in Southern, Sri Lanka. Materials and methods: A crosssectional study was conducted to examine the association between CIMT and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)in 300 T2DM patients. Both CIMT and its associations with modifiable cardiometabolic risk factors were examined using ultrasonography. The recommended optimal targets for risk factors were defined as glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) …


Patterns Of Longitudinal Subcortical Atrophy Over One Year In Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment And Its Impact On Cognitive Performance: A Preliminary Study, Berri̇n Çavuşoğlu, Duygu Hünerli̇, Derya Durusu Emek Savaş, Görsev Yener, Emel Ada Jun 2024

Patterns Of Longitudinal Subcortical Atrophy Over One Year In Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment And Its Impact On Cognitive Performance: A Preliminary Study, Berri̇n Çavuşoğlu, Duygu Hünerli̇, Derya Durusu Emek Savaş, Görsev Yener, Emel Ada

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) is a risk factor for dementia, and thus, it is of interest to enlighten specific brain atrophy patterns in aMCI patients. We aim to define the longitudinal atrophy pattern in subcortical structures and its effect on cognition in patients with aMCI.Materials and methods: Twenty patients with aMCI and 20 demographically matched healthy controls with baseline and longitudinal structural magnetic resonance imaging scans and neuropsychological assessments were studied. The algorithm FIRST (FMRIB’s integrated registration and segmentation tool) was used to obtain volumes of subcortical structures (thalamus, putamen, caudate nucleus, nucleus accumbens, globus pallidus, hippocampus, and …


Changes In Blink Reflex After Simultaneous Supraorbital And Mental Nerve Stimulations In Healthy Subjects, Ayşegül Gündüz, Tuba Cerrahoğlu Şi̇ri̇n, Pinar Bekdi̇k Şi̇ri̇nocak, Tuba Akinci, Burcu Nuran Arkali, Fatma Candan, Meral E. Kiziltan Jun 2024

Changes In Blink Reflex After Simultaneous Supraorbital And Mental Nerve Stimulations In Healthy Subjects, Ayşegül Gündüz, Tuba Cerrahoğlu Şi̇ri̇n, Pinar Bekdi̇k Şi̇ri̇nocak, Tuba Akinci, Burcu Nuran Arkali, Fatma Candan, Meral E. Kiziltan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: In this study, we investigated the blink reflex (BR) after simultaneous and asynchronous stimulation of two trigeminal nerve branches. The objective was to characterize the physiology of trigeminal and facial circuits.Materials and methods: We performed three sets of experiments: recording BR response i. after supraorbital nerve stimulation (SON), after mental nerve stimulation (MN), and after simultaneous SON and MN stimulation (SON+MN) in 18 healthy individuals; ii. after MN (at an intensity eliciting BR response) preceding SON at various interstimulus intervals (ISIs) in seven healthy subjects; iii after MN (at sensory threshold) preceding SON at various ISIs. We compared the …


Local Organic And Inorganic Amendments To Improve Table Grape Production In Mediterranean Vineyards Of Southern Türkiye, Semi̇h Tangolar, Simone Priori, Serpi̇l Tangolar, Meti̇n Turan, Erhan Akça Jun 2024

Local Organic And Inorganic Amendments To Improve Table Grape Production In Mediterranean Vineyards Of Southern Türkiye, Semi̇h Tangolar, Simone Priori, Serpi̇l Tangolar, Meti̇n Turan, Erhan Akça

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In the Mediterranean Region, calcareous soils are generally considered to be of low fertility. The use of large amounts of chemicals and irrigation to compensate for low productivity reduces the producer’s net profit and degrades physical and chemical properties of the soils. As a result, the selection of adaptable genotypes is important in agriculturally limited lands. Grapevine is one of the leading crops in the Mediterranean Basin due to its high tolerance to abiotic conditions. However, the fact that the grapevine grows in extreme soils does not mean that such crop does not respond to a good nutritional program, especially …


Using Computational Modeling To Design Antiviral Strategies And Understand Plant-Virus Interactions, Hira Kamal, Muhammad Mubashar Zafar, Abdul Razzaq, Aqsa Ijaz, Zunaira Anvar, Hayat Topçu, Khalid M. Elhindi, Asif Saeed, Urooj Fatima, Xuefei Jiang Jun 2024

Using Computational Modeling To Design Antiviral Strategies And Understand Plant-Virus Interactions, Hira Kamal, Muhammad Mubashar Zafar, Abdul Razzaq, Aqsa Ijaz, Zunaira Anvar, Hayat Topçu, Khalid M. Elhindi, Asif Saeed, Urooj Fatima, Xuefei Jiang

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Using a bioinformatics approach to identify binding pockets between proteins is a preferable method before modifying the genome to delineate host interactions with viruses. Based on extensive proteomics data in numerous databases, several interaction prediction methods are available to identify binding sites between viruses and hosts at the individual residue level, but little is known about the interaction prediction strategy for plant viruses. Begomoviruses, belonging to the family Geminiviridae, constitute a group of circular single-stranded (ss) DNA viruses that encode multifunctional proteins responsible for viral replication, causing severe diseases in multiple host plants. These viruses usually escape through plant defense …


Soil And Organic Carbon Losses By Water Erosion In Coffee-Growing Areas In Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, Derielsen Brandão Santana, Guilherme Da Silva Rios, Guilherme Henrique Expedito Lense, Felipe Gomes Rubira, Flávio Roberto Araújo Franceschi, Velibor Spalevic, Joaquim Ernesto Bernardes Ayer, Ronaldo Luiz Mincato Jun 2024

Soil And Organic Carbon Losses By Water Erosion In Coffee-Growing Areas In Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, Derielsen Brandão Santana, Guilherme Da Silva Rios, Guilherme Henrique Expedito Lense, Felipe Gomes Rubira, Flávio Roberto Araújo Franceschi, Velibor Spalevic, Joaquim Ernesto Bernardes Ayer, Ronaldo Luiz Mincato

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Organic carbon performs essential functions in soils. Soils act as sources or sinks of atmospheric organic carbon. Agricultural management influences soil organic carbon, impacting climate change. One of the crops most vulnerable to climate change is coffee. Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, with a predominance of management under a conventional system, with sloping terrain and the absence of conservationist practices. The absence of conservationist practices results in an increase in soil loss rates due to water management and carbon emissions, as well as a reduction in coffee production. This paper aimed to estimate soil and organic carbon losses …


Histomorphological Evaluation Of Osteoreplacement With Germanium-Doped Calcium Phosphate Ceramics For Model Bone Defects In Rabbits, Tetiana Todosiuk, Mykhailo Rublenko, Valeriy Chemerovskiy, Nataliia Ulianchych, Volodymyr Kolomiiets Jun 2024

Histomorphological Evaluation Of Osteoreplacement With Germanium-Doped Calcium Phosphate Ceramics For Model Bone Defects In Rabbits, Tetiana Todosiuk, Mykhailo Rublenko, Valeriy Chemerovskiy, Nataliia Ulianchych, Volodymyr Kolomiiets

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

To give calcium phosphate ceramics osteoinductive properties, they are doped with silicon, germanium, zinc, and magnesium ions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of doped and undoped calcium phosphate ceramics on reparative osteogenesis in rabbits. Twenty-four California white rabbits, aged 3 months and weighing 2.5 kg each, were used for the study. The rabbits were divided equally into experimental (n=12) and control (n=12) groups. In the experimental group, defects were replaced with granules of germanium-doped hydroxyapatite ceramics (HA/β-TCP/l-Ge–700), while in the control group, defects were filled with granules of unalloyed ceramics (HA/β-TCP–700). Subsequently, clinical and histological …


Application Of Some Artificial Intelligence Optimization Methods To Determine The Freshness Of Eggs, Hasan Alp Şahi̇n, Hasan Önder Jun 2024

Application Of Some Artificial Intelligence Optimization Methods To Determine The Freshness Of Eggs, Hasan Alp Şahi̇n, Hasan Önder

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Egg quality, can be divided into two groups as internal and external, is evaluated using various methods whether breaking eggs. Image processing makes digital images usable for various purposes such as image compression, image editing, object recognition, face recognition, medical imaging, and many other areas such as the automotive industry. This study aimed to determine the freshness of eggs using different artificial intelligence optimization methods with image processing without breaking the eggs. Artificial neural networks (ANNs), artificial bee colony, particle swarm optimization, and genetic algorithms were compared using classification coefficients. As a result of the study, it was determined that …


Enhanced Dip Angle Map Using Kuwahara And Gaussian Filters: An Example From Burdur Region, Türkiye, Özkan Kafadar, Erdi̇nç Öksüm May 2024

Enhanced Dip Angle Map Using Kuwahara And Gaussian Filters: An Example From Burdur Region, Türkiye, Özkan Kafadar, Erdi̇nç Öksüm

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Recently, many edge detection and enhancement techniques have been used to transform geophysical data into a more suitable form for interpretation. The dip angle, a surface-derived attribute that has been frequently used in the interpretation of seismic data, is one of these transforms, and recently, it has started to be utilized as an edge detector in the interpretation of potential field data. In this study, it is proposed to use the potential field data filtered using the Kuwahara and Gaussian filters to obtain clearer and more detailed edges from both the conventional dip angle and its rescaled version. Two synthetic …