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Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1On the q-moment Determinacy of Probability Distributions(Malaysian Mathematical Sciences Soc, 2020) Ostrovska, Sofiya; Turan, MehmetGiven 0Article Citation - Scopus: 4Legitimation, Co-Optation, and Survival: Why Is Turkey Silent on China’s Persecution of Uyghurs?(Routledge, 2023) Eliküçük Yıldırım,N.China built internment camps officially referred to as training centres within the scope of a policy for countering extremism and terrorism in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in 2017. While the repression imposed by China on Uyghurs in these camps has attracted the response of the international community, there has been neither a public protest nor a meaningful government response to China in Turkey, despite it having been the voice of Uyghurs on international platforms before 2017. This study aims to identify the reasons for Turkey's silence on the persecution of Uyghurs by utilizing the legitimation and co-optation strategies of the authoritarian stability framework. The Turkish government’s legitimation strategies of “rallying around the flag” via anti-Americanism and the economic expectations of China to boost its performance-based legitimacy are evaluated as reasons for the government’s silence on the Uyghur cause. Moreover, it is also discussed how formal and informal co-optation strategies of the government with nationalist and Eurasianist parties are playing a role as a bolstering mechanism of its silence policy on Uyghurs. © 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.Article Citation - WoS: 4Citation - Scopus: 2Partner Phubbing and Sleep Quality: Serial Mediation Models With Relationship Satisfaction and Perceived Stress(Sage Publications inc, 2024) Dikdere, Busra; Turkarslan, Kutlu KaganThe increasing integration of technology into our lives has been affecting our daily routines and even our sleeps. Being a relatively new concept, phubbing refers to the act of overly engaging with one's phone while dismissing those around in the social settings. In this context, partner phubbing involves individuals exhibiting this neglect in the presence of their romantic partners. Evidence suggests that higher partner phubbing may lead to lower relationship satisfaction and higher perceived stress. The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to examine whether relationship satisfaction and perceived stress mediate the relationship between partner phubbing and sleep quality. Four hundred twenty-three individuals (females = 78.5%, M-age = 29.19, SD = 6.87) participated in the study and completed the measures of partner phubbing, relationship satisfaction, perceived stress, and sleep quality. The results of the serial mediation analyses showed that partner phubbing was not a direct predictor of sleep quality. However, the relationship between partner phubbing and sleep quality was mediated by the four indirect paths through relationship satisfaction (beta = 0.04, p < .05), perceived stress (beta = 0.09, p < .05), relationship satisfaction-perceived stress (beta = 0.02, p < .05), and perceived stress-relationship satisfaction (beta = 0.00, p < .05). The findings suggest that partner phubbing may diminish sleep quality by reducing relationship satisfaction and increasing perceived stress levels. Alternatively, perceived stress exacerbated by partner phubbing could reduce relationship satisfaction, which eventually worsens sleep quality. Digital detox programs, group interventions, emotion-focused couple interventions, and stress management training can help overcome the effects of partner phubbing on sleep quality.Article Nonspesifik Kronik Boyun Ağrısı Olan Akademik Personelde İleri Baş Postürünü Etkileyen Faktörlerin Karşılaştırılması: Tanımlayıcı Çalışma(2024) Yelvar, Gul Deniz Yilmaz; Cirak, Yasemin Buran; Begen, Sena Nur; Arslan, Fatma Cansu Aktaş; Uluğ, Naime; Kılıç, ErdenAmaç: Çalışmanın amacı, nonspesifik kronik boyun ağrısı olan akademik personelde ileri baş pozisyonuna etkileyen faktörlerin karşı laştırılmasıdır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu çalışmaya, nonspesifik kronik boyun ağrısı olan elli katılımcı dâhil edildi. Katılımcılar, kranioverteb ral açı değerine göre “normal servikal pozisyon” ve “ileri baş du ruşu(FHP+)” olmak üzere iki gruba ayrıldı. Demografik bilgiler ve oturma, bilgisayar ve telefon kullanım süresi kaydedildi. Dinlenme, uyku ve aktivasyon sırasındaki ağrı şiddeti, görsel analog skalası kul lanılarak değerlendirildi. Üst trapezius ve suboksipital kaslarının ağrı eşiği algometre ile değerlendirildi. Skapulotorasik kas kuvveti, derin servikal kas kuvvet ve enduransı el dinamometresi ve stabilizer basın çlı biyofeedback ünitesi kullanılarak değerlendirildi. Kraniovertebral açı, fotoğraf analiz yöntemleriyle belirlendi. Servikal eklem pozisyon hissi, dijital inklinometre kullanılarak değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Top lam 50 akademik personel dâhil edildi. FHP+ grubunda kilo, beden kitle indeksi ve cep telefonu kullanım süresi anlamlı olarak daha yük sek olduğu belirlendi (p=0,02; p=0,01). FHP+ grubunda üst trapezius ağrı eşiğinin anlamlı olarak daha yüksek olduğu belirlendi (p=0,02). Gruplar arasında orta trapezius kas kuvveti, derin servikal fleksör kas dayanıklılığı ve eklem pozisyon hissi bakımıdan anlamlı fark olduğu belirlendi. (sırasıyla p=0,02; p=0,03; p=0,01). Sonuç: Nonspesifik boyun ağrısı olan hastalarda, FHP; üst trapezius kas ağrı eşiği, orta tra pezius kas kuvveti, azalmış derin servikal fleksör kas dayanıklılığı ve servikal eklem pozisyon hissi ile ilişkilidir.Article Citation - WoS: 5Citation - Scopus: 7China's Charm Defensive: Image Protection by Acquiring Mass Entertainment(Wiley, 2020) Yildirim, Nilgun Elikucuk; Aslan, MesutFocusing on discussion of China's soft power resources, this article argues that China performs two kinds of soft power strategies in developing and developed countries: offensive and defensive, respectively. While China's charm offensive aims to consolidate her comprehensive power through a development model, aid, investment, traditional culture, foreign policy, and international broadcasting in developing countries, the defensive aspect of China's soft power strategy aims to soften the rise of China with traditional culture by introducing appealing parts of Chinese culture through investments and international broadcasting in Western countries. China applies classical soft power tools in developing countries while she endeavors to protect her image in Western countries defensively. China's alternative defensive approach to soft power is mostly implemented through the acquisition of media outlets, and via the entertainment sector and gaming industry by Chinese-owned companies. However, even in the defensive and offensive bifurcation, if charm attacks result in failure, China could turn take a defensive stance in developing countries.Article Citation - WoS: 9Citation - Scopus: 9Experimental and Modeling Studies of a High-Temperature Electrochemical Hydrogen Compressor(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Durmus, Gizem Nur Bulanik; Kuzu, Cemil; Devrim, Yilser; Colpan, C. OzgurSome non-technical factors such as economics and logistics prevent hydrogen (H2) tech-nologies from becoming more widespread in daily life. Today, the prevalence of H2 tech-nologies requires new technological developments. Electrochemical hydrogen compressors (ECHC) are of great interest due to their ability to pressurize and purify in one step. In this study, the electrochemical H2 compression performance of high phosphoric acid (PA) doped poly 2,2-m-phenylene-5,5-benzimidazole (PBI) membrane-based HT-ECHC under high temperature and non-humid conditions was investigated through both an experimental and a numerical approach. The H2 compression capacity of HT-ECHC at different operating voltages was examined by performance tests at 160 degrees C, and it was determined that the electrochemical compression performance increased with increasing operating voltage. It was observed that the current density values also increased with increasing voltage, and it was determined that a current density of 61.2 A was obtained at 1 V. As a result of the tests, H2 was successfully compressed from atmospheric pressure to 60 bar by HT-ECHC without any gas leakage. The results of the developed model were compared with the experimental performance test data, and the variation of molar flow, cell voltage, and cell efficiency over time was examined. It has been determined that the back diffusion from the cathode to the anode in the cell increases with the increasing operating voltage of HT-ECHC and therefore the cell efficiency decreases. It has been evaluated that the developed model and experimental results are in good agreement. (c) 2023 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Article Atlas’ın Yükü Adlı Eserinde Hileci Yazar Jeanette Winterson(2021) Adiguzel, Leyla; Tekin, KuğuHileci, İsviçreli psikiyatr Carl Gustav Jung tarafından ilk kez ortaya atılan arketip kavramının önde gelen örneklerinden biridir ve genel olarak bireylerin karakterlerindeki bayağı özellikler olarak tanımlanır. Bununla birlikte çağdaş edebiyatta hileci arketipi; kurnaz, doğruyu söyleyen, hikâye anlatıcısı ve evrenin yasalarıyla oynayan bir dönüştürücü olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Hileci figür, gerçeği körü körüne kabul etmeyi reddeder; modası geçmiş zihniyetin yeri geldiğinde yıkılması gerektiği görüşünü savunur. Yıkıcı tutumuna rağmen kültürlerin tasarımına katkısından dolayı saygı duyulur. Jeanette Winterson’ın Atlas ve Herakles mitini tekrar kaleme aldığı Weight (Atlas’ın Yükü) adlı eseri, 2005 yılında farklı kültürlere ait mitleri tanınmış yazarlara yeniden yazdıran Canongate Myth Series projesi kapsamında yayınlandı. İngiliz edebiyatının önde gelen yazarlarından biri olan Winterson; titizlikle yazdığı hibrit kurgusunda, epik gelenekleri çeşitli edebi araçlar ve farklı türlerin karışımı ile yapı bozuma uğratır. Yazar, çok katmanlı eserinde gerçekte kendisini özdeşleştirdiği mitolojik kahraman Atlas üzerinden hikâyesini anlatır. Bu çalışma, eski miti yeniden kaleme alma sürecinde, kurnaz ve bilge bir dönüştürücü ve öykü anlatıcısı olarak Jeanette Winterson'ın hileci-sanatçı yönüne dikkat çekmeyi amaçlamaktadır.Article Role of Latissimus Dorsi-Thoracolumbar Fascia Complex Stretching on Pain and Pain-Related Parameters in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomised Clinical Trial(Wiley, 2025) Ulug, Naime; Kodak, Seyde Busra; Kodak, Muhammed Ihsan; Aslan, Sema NurBackground Fascial stretching is gaining interest as a potential intervention for pain management. However, evidence regarding the effect of latissimus dorsi-thoracolumbar fascia (LD-TLF) complex stretching in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of LD-TLF complex stretching on pain-related factors and disability in patients with CLBP. Methods Thirty patients with CLBP were randomly assigned to a study group (n = 15; 7 men, 8 women) and a control group (n = 15; 7 men, 8 women). The study group received 4 weeks of LD-TLF complex stretching in combination with conventional physiotherapy, while the control group received conventional physiotherapy only. Outcomes were assessed before and after the interventions, including primary measures of pain pressure thresholds (PPT) at thoracolumbar fascia levels (L1, L3 and 12th costa), and secondary measures included the Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire (PSQ), the effects of pain on daily activities measured by the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), and disability assessed by the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (ODQ). Results Pre- and post-treatment PPTs, at the L1, L3 vertebrae and 12th costa levels, demonstrated significant differences between the study group and control groups. Post-treatment thresholds were significantly higher compared to pre-treatment thresholds (p < 0.001, eta p(2) = 0.67; p < 0.001, eta p(2) = 0.61; p < 0.001, eta p(2) = 0.74). Additionally, significant improvements were found in PSC, BPI and ODQ scores in the study group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion The results of this study suggest that stretching the LD-TLF complex may be a beneficial addition to the conventional physiotherapy approach for patients with CLBP. Specifically, LD-TLF complex stretching, when used in combination with conventional physiotherapy, appears to provide improved pain thresholds, decreased pain sensitivity and pain during activity, as well as reduced disability compared to conventional physiotherapy alone in patients with CLBP.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 2The Detailed Transseptal Puncture Technique for Optimal Closure in Patients With a Patent Foramen Ovale(Frontiers Media Sa, 2024) Ilkay, Erdogan; Saricam, Ersin; Kacmaz, Fehmi; Yakici, Aysel; Koca, Cigdem; Ozeke, Ozcan; Onal, Mehmet ZulkufBackground The closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) using transseptal puncture has particular advantages and disadvantages. Thus, transseptal puncture should be re-evaluated in detail. Aims We aimed to assess the effectiveness of the detailed transseptal puncture technique in patients who underwent PFO closure due to cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic attack in terms of residual shunts and atrial fibrillation. Methods We prospectively analyzed 144 consecutive patients who underwent PFO closure by the detailed transseptal puncture technique between February 2013 and April 2023 in two centers. All of the patients had a >10 mm long-tunnel PFO. Results The procedural success rate was 100%. However, after the procedure, moderate pericardial effusion developed in one patient (0.7%) and an acute pulmonary embolism related to femoral vein thrombosis was observed in one patient (0.7%) during the first month. Complications related to the procedure were noted in two patients (1.4%) during the first month of follow-up. Residual shunts were observed in 1.4% of cases after PFO closure. Conclusion We demonstrated that the detailed transseptal technique is safe and effective for PFO closure. The detailed transseptal PFO closure technique significantly reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation, and the occurrence of residual shunts was significantly low following the closure.Article Citation - WoS: 13Citation - Scopus: 17Effect of hydrogen on fracture locus of Fe-16Mn-0.6C-2.15Al TWIP steel(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2020) Bal, Burak; Cetin, Baris; Bayram, Ferdi Caner; Billur, ErenEffect of hydrogen on the mechanical response and fracture locus of commercial TWIP steel was investigated comprehensively by tensile testing TWIP steel samples at room temperature and quasi-static regime. 5 different sample geometries were utilized to ensure different specific stress states and a digital image correlation (DIC) system was used during tensile tests. Electrochemical charging method was utilized for hydrogen charging and microstructural characterizations were carried out by scanning electron microscope. Stress triaxiality factors were calculated throughout the plastic deformation via finite element analysis (FEA) based simulations and average values were calculated at the most critical node. A specific Python script was developed to determine the equivalent fracture strain. Based on the experimental and numerical results, the relation between the equivalent fracture strain and stress triaxiality was determined and the effect of hydrogen on the corresponding fracture locus was quantified. The deterioration in the mechanical response due to hydrogen was observed regardless of the sample geometry and hydrogen changed the fracture mode from ductile to brittle. Moreover, hydrogen affected the fracture locus of TWIP steel by lowering the equivalent failure strains at given stress triaxiality levels. In this study, a modified Johnson-Cook failure mode was proposed and effect of hydrogen on damage constants were quantified. (C) 2020 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
