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Article Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Adolescent Girls Retrospective Study(Brieflands, 2025) Ozalkak, Servan; Yildirim, Ruken; Karakaya, Amine Aktar; Tas, Funda Feryal; Oncel, Kahraman; Okur, Nurettin; Ozbek, Mehmet NuriBackground: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the most common reason for gynecology-related hospital admissions in adolescence. Objectives: The present single-center study aimed to evaluate the diagnosis distribution in adolescents with AUB and to compare the clinical features and treatments of patients with hemoglobin levels below and above 10 g/dL. Methods: The present single-center study retrospectively collected demographic and epidemiological data from adolescents aged 10 - 18 years presenting to our institution with a diagnosis of AUB. Patient data were extracted from electronic medical records and analyzed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation (SD), median, and interquartile range (IQR), were calculated. Patients were classified according to hemoglobin levels (< 10 g/dL as group 1 and >= 10 g/dL as group 2). Results: Among 167 adolescent patients, 35.9% had hemoglobin levels below 10 g/dL. Hospitalization rates were significantly higher in group 1 (86.4%) compared to group 2 (2.8%) (P < 0.001). The most common causes of AUB were anovulation (84.4%) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (11.4%). The primary treatments included combined oral contraceptives (COCs) with iron supplementation (45.5%) and iron alone (28.7%). Erythrocyte transfusion (ERT) was performed in 18% of cases, predominantly in group 1. This study is limited by the lack of a standardized quality of life assessment tool for AUB. The single-center design and retrospective data collection may limit the generalizability of the findings and introduce selection bias, respectively. Conclusions: Anovulation and PCOS are the main causes of AUB in adolescents. Patients with hemoglobin levels below 10 g/dL and active bleeding should be evaluated carefully, as ERT may be necessary. A wide differential diagnosis should always be considered when managing adolescent AUB.Book Part Actors: Kurdish National, Religious and Economic Blocs(I B Tauris & Co Ltd, 2017) Cicek, Cuma; 04.03. Department of Political Science and International Relations / Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü; 04. Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences / İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu Üniversitesi[No Abstract Available]Article Adapting To Conflict: Iran's Proxy Warfare Strategy in(Kafkas University Iibf, 2025) Kazdal, Melıh; 04.03. Department of Political Science and International Relations / Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü; 04. Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences / İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiBu çalışma İran’ın, Suriye ve Yemen’de vekalet savaşını nasıl kullandığını incelemektedir. Çalışmada vekalet savaşı kavramsal çerçevesi kullanılmış ve sahadaki uygulaması Andrew Mumford’un ortaya koyduğu dörtlü çerçeve olan, insan gücü temini, askeri malzeme temini, finansal yardım ve askeri olmayan yardım üzerinden incelenmiştir. Çalışmada, hem vakalar içindeki hem de vakalar arasındaki durumların incelenmesine olanak tanıyan çoklu vaka analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu yaklaşımı kullanarak vakaların benzerliklerini, farklılıklarını ve altında yatan nedenleri ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Suriye ve Yemen’in vaka analizi için seçilmesi, İran’ın bölgedeki vekalet savaşı stratejisinin değerlendirilmesine olanak tanıyan farklı çevresel ve sosyo-politik faktörlere dayanmaktadır. Çalışmanın zaman aralığı Arap Baharı sürecinin başlangıcından sonraki on yılı kapsamakta ve Kasım Süleymani'nin öldürülmesi ile sona ermektedir. Bu çalışma, İran’ın, esnek bir vekalet savaşı stratejisi kullandığını, değişen savaş dinamikleri ve çatışma noktalarına göre yaklaşımını değiştirdiğini göstermektedir.Article Citation - WoS: 2Advanced Detection of Retinal Diseases Via Novel Hybrid Deep Learning Approach(int information & Engineering Technology Assoc, 2023) Aykat, Sukru; Senan, Sibel; 08.01. Department of Computer Engineering / Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümü; 08. Faculty of Engineering and Architecture / Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiDiabetic drusen, choroidal neovascularization (CNV), and macular edema (DME) are some retinal diseases that can cause severe blindness and vision loss. Early diagnosis of retinal diseases is vital to prevent this irreversible damage to the eye. The problem statement of this study can be given as presenting new deep learning based results for detecting these retinal diseases. For this purpose, OCT dataset was used to detect CNV, DME and Drusen patients. This data set, which is frequently used in the literature, consists of CNV, DME, Drusen and Normal retina images. RestNet50, InceptionV3, InceptionResnetV2, MobileNet, DenseNet-201, Xception, EfficentNetB4, EfficentNetB7 and EfficentNetV2S models of the CNN architecture were applied to the data set and the performance results of these models were obtained. Then, in order to increase the classification performance of each of these models, hyperparameter tuning was performed by reducing the learning rate by half in each epoch. Later, a hybrid version of the EfficientNetV2S and Xception convolutional neural network models, the most successful of these hyperparameter-tuned models, was developed. The performance analysis results of our proposed hybrid deep learning model are given by comparing them with traditional deep learning models in the literature. These comparison results show that the classification success of the proposed model is higher than the success of traditional deep learning models in the literature. Thus, the proposed hybrid model can shorten the clinical diagnosis time. In addition, the costs of healthcare services can be reduced by intervening in treatable diseases earlier, instead of more costly interventions in the advanced stages of the disease.Article Al-Ikhwan Al-Safa' On The Ethical Dimensions Of Art: An Analysis On Music(Ilahiyat Bilimleri Arastirma Vakfi, 2018) Kilic, Muhammet Fatih; 02.06. Department of Philosophy / Felsefe Bölümü; 02. Faculty of Letters / Edebiyat Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiSince Ancient Geek philosophy, one of the most fundamental problems of the aesthetics has been the relationship between ethics and aesthetics. At the beginning of the questions that determine the nature of this relationship is the question of whether an object which is subjected to the judgment of beauty should have an ethically related content. Until modern times, this question has been answered to the point that, an object which is subjected to the judgment of beauty must also bear an ethical value. This answer states that in order to qualify an object or thing as beautiful in aesthetic sense, it should be connected to the good in ethical sense. From Ancient Greek philosophy to Islamic thought, we can clearly see the ideas and theories about this close relationship between ethics and aesthetics. This study aims to reveal the integrity between ethics and aesthetics in the philosophy of the al-Ikhwan al-Safa', a group of philosophers living in Basra and its environs during 4th/10th century, through the art of music. For this purpose, it is discussed in this article how music influences on human morality in their philosophy. The relationship between music and morality could be established in two ways in the philosophy of the al-Ikhwan: metaphysical and physical ways. When they connect music to metaphysics, they argue that music is a door to metaphysics, unlike the other arts. They refer to the strong effect of music in the human soul when they compare it with the other arts. As an auditory art, music has a richness of meaning that transcends the boundaries of the physical world and language. Through the sense of sight, one knows only what is at his side, but through the sense of hearing he may know the metaphysical truths that transcend time-space dimensions. As an art based on the sense of hearing, music can convey metaphysical truths to the audience differently from the other arts based on the sense of sight. Accordingly, music is a door for humans to direct them to the metaphysical truths and to enrich their morality. The al-Ikhwan al-Safa' assert that music has a divine and prophetic sources. These sources render it in relation to the wisdom. This thought about the source of the music also provides an explanation of the legitimacy of music. In order to emphasize this ground of legitimacy, they give some examples of usage of music used during religious rituals. They also argue that music in these rituals enriches human's morality. Another dimension as a metaphysical level for the relation between music and ethics in the philosophy of the al-Ikhwan is the mathematical basis of music. According to them, mathematics is the first path to the discovery of divine wisdom. This is because God has created the world in a harmony with the supreme proportions that describe the specific relation between the world and the numbers. Music is an art that is located in mathematics and that these supreme proportions could be obviously seen. Accordingly, music presents definitively the truth, divine wisdom and secrets. The al-Ikhwan argue that music is similar and harmonious with the sounds that emerge from the movements of stars and planets. The happiness in the celestial world where there is no generation and corruption is reproduced by the artist in the world of generation and corruption through music. Thus, music increases the desire to rise to the celestial world. This desire is described by the al-Ikhwan as trying to resemble to God. This description demonstrate that they evaluate the nature of music in a metaphysical context. Consequently, performing music, according to them, creates a result that redirects the human to the metaphysics. This metaphysical redirection does not only have a theoretical dimension in the sense that one acquires knowledge of the truth, but also has a practical content in the act of human in the sense of the resemblance to God. This practical content concerns the moral development of a person. Regarding the relation between music and morality, the al-Ikhwan al-Safa' offer a physics-based explanation in addition to these metaphysical bases. They argue that music creates psycho-physiological effects on humans and that the melodies coming out of the strings of the lute influence the four elements; blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm in the human body. The background of this explication is the Hippocratic-Galician medical theory, which has become widespread in the Islamic world since the ninth century. Within this theory, they reveal that music influences the physical and psychological states of human and that it can create permanent moral virtues such as courage, generosity, chastity, and mercifulness.Article Ali Al-tusi's Contributions To the Seventeenth Discussion of Al-ghazali's Tahafut(Beytulhikme Felsefe Cevresi, 2016) Kilic, Muhammet Fatih; 02.06. Department of Philosophy / Felsefe Bölümü; 02. Faculty of Letters / Edebiyat Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiIn this paper, I analyze the 17th chapter of a 15th century Tahafut work by Ali al-Tusi which is devoted to the problem of causality. This analysis argues that Ali al-Tusi agrees with alGhazali's 17th discussion of causality and presents a number of conceptual and argumentative structures. Like al-Ghazali, Ali al-Tusi argues that the ontological relationship between cause and effect is not necessary and that this non-necessity does not weaken the certainty of our knowledge of the causal order. Ali al-Tusi differs from al-Ghazali by utilizing the concept of nafs al-amr in order to deny causal necessity, applying the distinction between true and ordinary causality for the two realms of causality (i.e. physical and metaphysical), and focusing on the contradictions between the physical and metaphysical explanations of the philosophers' theories of motion. Consequently, Ali al-Tusi's Tahafut cannot be considered as a commentary in the narrow sense, because he goes beyond the original context of al-Ghazali by taking into account post-classical thought on causality.Article Altın Nanopartiküllerin Yeşil Sentezi, Karakterizasyonu ve Biyouyumlu Yapılarının Biyomedikal Uygulamalarda (antibakteriyel, Antifungal ve Antikanser) Değerlendirilmesi(Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Univ Rektorlugu, 2023) Baran, Ayse; Keskin, CumaliGold nanoparticles (AuNPs) stand out due to their low toxicity and high compatibility, and the large and modifiable surface areas they provide. In this study, the leaves of Celtis tournefortii Lam. (CT) were used for the green synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) first time. The size, shape, surface charge, and functionality of the synthesized AuNPs are described in detail. The suggested mechanisms of action on the tested target cells are highlighted. The biological activities (antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer) of "green" AuNPs and their further biomedical application possibilities are also discussed. Synthesized AuNPs displayed a spherical appearance, surface plasmon resonance band at 553.67 nm wavelength, and surface charge of -16.53 mV. Particle morphology, size, and surface charge were observed to be affected by the leaf extract used in the reduction reaction. FTIR and TGA-DTA data revealed that functional groups from the CT extract participate in the synthesis and stabilization of AuNPs. AuNPs showed antibacterial and antifungal effects on all the strains and yeast tested by microdilution method (MIC). AuNPs showed dose-dependent cytotoxic activity on cancerous cell lines (SKOV-3, CaCo2, and U118). The obtained results highlight a potentially low-cost green synthesis method using CT leaf extract to synthesize AuNPs showing important biological properties.Article Analysis of legionella and Some Chemicals in Water Samples in Mardin Province(Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Univ Rektorlugu, 2022) Dundar, Abdurrahman; Yildirim, Idris; Dundar, Nagihan Demir; 21.02. Department of Medical Services and Techniques / Tıbbi Hizmetler ve Teknikleri Bölümü; 21. Vocational School of Health Services / Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiIn this study microbiological and chemical analyzes were carried out on water and swab samples taken from two water wells, a water tank and taps of buildings belonging to a public institution in Mardin Province. In these specimens the presence of Legionella and its serogroups as well as the parameters such as chlorine, nitrate, nitrite concentration, pH level and electrical conductivity were analyzed. While Legionella growth was not observed in 25 water samples, L. pneumophila serogroup 1 was detected in 4 of 25 swab culture samples taken from the same places. The pH values of water samples ranged from 7.53 to 8.02 the lowest pH value was observed in well no 1 as 7.53 while the highest was observed in well no 2 as 8.02. The lowest electrical conductivity value was measured at well 2 as 376.44 mu S cm(-1) and the highest was measured as 446.57 mu S/cm from well 1. As a result of the analyzes made in our research nitrite was not detected in any of the water samples. Whilst the nitrate amount was found to be the lowest with 4.30 ppm in the well, the highest with 10.85 ppm in the well 2. The chlorine values in the well 1 and 2 from which water samples were taken and the main tank were measured as 2.21, 2.05 and 2.43 ppm respectively. These values were found to be in the range of 1.68-1.73 ppm in the samples taken from the building taps.Article Citation - WoS: 1Analyzing the Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis in Terms of Economic Growth and Different Types of Globalization in Turkiye(Istanbul Univ, 2023) Polat, Melike Atay; Ergun, Suzan; 04.01. Department of Economics / İktisat Bölümü; 04. Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences / İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiEnvironmental pollution has become one of the issues most widely discussed by researchers, scientists, and policy makers these days. In particular, investigating the determinants of CO2 emissions is one of the leading areas of interest for scientists. Meanwhile, globalization causes countries to interact with each other economically, politically, and socially, and this interaction inevitably affects the environment. Therefore, globalization is an important determinant of CO2 emissions. This study aims to evaluate the dynamic effects different types of globalization (economic, social, and political) have on environmental quality in Turkiye with reference to the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis during the 1970-2018 period using the vector error correction model (VECM). The presence of a long-term relationship among CO2 emissions per capita, GDP per capita, economic globalization, social globalization, and political globalization for Turkiye has been demonstrated using the Johansen cointegration test. According to the results, the VECM Granger causality test has determined a short-term one-way causality nexus from economic globalization to CO2 emissions and from social globalization to political globalization. In terms of long-term estimators, the study has concluded GDP per capita, economic globalization, and social globalization to significantly and positively affect CO2 emissions per capita and the square of GDP per capita and political globalization to negatively affect CO2 emissions per capita at a significant level..Article Anatomy, Pollen And Seed Morphology Of Endemic Species Verbascum Globiferum Hub.-Mor. And V. Lysiosepalum Hub.-Mor. (Scrophulariaceae) In Diyarbakir, Turkey And Their Taxonomic Importance(Bangladesh Assoc Plant Taxonomists, 2023) Kilic, MuratVerbascum globiferum Hub.-Mor. and V. lysiosepalum Hub.-Mor. are endemic to Turkey which is a center of endemism for Verbascum species. This study gives the anatomical, palynological and seed micromorphological features of V. globiferum and V. lysiosepalum which grow in Diyarbakir. The xylem elements occupy a large area in the root cross-sections of the species. In stem cross-sections, the upper part of the epidermis cells is surrounded by a separate cuticle layer and the pith region covers a large area. In the leaves, the main vein is shapped as collateral bundle. Pollen grains are tricolporatetricolpate, oblate-spheroidal, and exine ornamentation is reticulate. Seeds are brown and oblong-ovate to prismatic and alveolate. The seed coat ornamentation is irregular with polygonal cells, with densely, distinct vesicles.The capsules are pubescent, covered with stellate and branched hairy or glandular hairs.The seed displayed that substantial taxonomic understanding can be acquired from examining the seed characteristics of Verbascum, particularly at the species level.Review Applying Ibn Khaldun: the Recovery of a Lost Tradition in Sociology(Scientific Studies Assoc-ilmi Etudler dernegi-ilem, 2020) Gokdag, Kamuran; 02.06. Department of Philosophy / Felsefe Bölümü; 02. Faculty of Letters / Edebiyat Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu Üniversitesi[No Abstract Available]Article An Assessment Of Camel Plays Based On Animal Imitations(Selcuk Univ, inst Turkish Studies, 2019) Uygur, Hatice Kubra; 02.15. Department of Turkish language and Literature / Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü; 02. Faculty of Letters / Edebiyat Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiBeneath the surface of Anatolia's history lies a well-established tradition of plays. If we go way back, it is known these plays have mystical and ritualistic aspects. Over time, these plays have turned into theatrical plays binding the society together, entertaining and providing them a good time. In this study, "camel plays" carrying traces of the culture of camel breeding in many parts of Anatolia will be exemplified. Lifestyle in Anatolia bounded by the land and animal breeding emerges in the cultural identity and memory of society. This influence is spread across all areas with life styles and its impact on vocabulary. It is possible to identify this influence in daily life, traditions and oral cultural artifacts. Among oral cultural artifacts, camel plays are living traditional plays. During onsite surveys on the culture of camel breeding conducted, it is seen that camels had their part in many areas of life in past but in time, their numbers decreased and function within life evolved into wrestling therefore they remained for entertainment purposes only. In many parts of Anatolia, especially during winter months, festivals or wedding ceremonies, camel plays based on animal imitations are performed. The remarkable point in this study is that camel plays still exist within collective memory of society even in places camel breeding has long started to fade. Contribution of camel plays on the sustainability of culture derived as a result of literature scanning will be assessed in this study.Article Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking Studies of Novel Aza-Acyclic Nucleosides as Putative Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Antioxidant Agents(BioMed Central Ltd, 2025) Alhilal, M.; Alhilal, S.; Gomha, S.M.; Farag, B.; Sabancilar, I.; Ouf, S.A.This study aimed to synthesize new aza-acyclic nucleosides (aza-acyclovir) and evaluate the efficacy of these synthetic compounds as potential antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant agents. We prepared two novel aza-acyclic nucleosides via two reactions. The first reaction involved trichloroisocyanuric acid and dibenzosulphonyl diethylamine, and the second reaction involved trichloroisocyanuric acid and diethanolamine. We then used one-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry to determine the structures of the resulting compounds. In this regard, we first tested the antimicrobial activity of these compounds against various bacteria, including Bacillus cereus, B. subtilis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and against fungal pathogens, including Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida tropicalis, and Alternaria solani. Next, the precise mode for the interaction between synthesized aza-acyclic nucleosides and the target protein 8HQ5 was elucidate using molecular docking analysis. Subsequently, we tested the synthesized compounds for putative anticancer activity at different concentrations (i.e., 12.5, 25, 50, 100, and 200 µg/mL) against A549 cell (Human epithelial lung carcinoma) and human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) lines. In addition, compounds antioxidant activity was evaluated using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl-based and cupric reducing antioxidant capacity-based methods at different concentrations (i.e., 31.25, 62.5, 125, 250, and 500 µg/mL). Results revealed that both aza-acyclic nucleosides inhibited both bacterial and fungal strains, although toxicity toward bacterial strains was generally greater than toward fungal strains. We also observed that the molecular docking results were consistent with the results of in vitro antimicrobial assessments. Further, both aza-cyclic nucleosides exhibited cytotoxic effects against both the A549 cell and HUVEC lines. Despite exhibiting lower radical scavenging activity than ascorbic acid (an antioxidant compound used as a standard), Compound 1 from the novel synthetic aza-acyclic nucleosides showed a higher reduction capacity, which was dose-dependent. Overall, we report newly synthesized compounds that show promising antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant effects. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Editorial Black Turks, White Turks and Mountain Turks Preface(I B Tauris & Co Ltd, 2014) Brennan, Shane; 02.14. Department of History / Tarih Bölümü; 02. Faculty of Letters / Edebiyat Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiArticle Citation - WoS: 2The Challenges of "renewed" Enlargement To the Western Balkan Countries(University of Warsaw Centre For Europe, 2024) Yaris, Zelal Basak; 04.03. Department of Political Science and International Relations / Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü; 04. Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences / İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiIn the last two decades, acting as an anchor for a transition to democracy and a market economy, the EU has given membership perspectives to the North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Croatia. At the outset, the EU triggered democratic reforms, empowered civil society organisations, and established democratic rules in those countries. However, on Croatia's joining the EU in 2013, the Union demonstrated what can be best described as apparent enlargement fatigue and took a break from the widening of Western Balkan countries for the fi ve subsequent years. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 revitalised the EU enlargement policy towards Western Balkan countries for security and geostrategic considerations. In that purview, this paper seeks to explore contextual constraints associated with the EU's renewed enlargement policy towards Western Balkan countries. Using the conceptual framework of Alcaro and his co-authors (2022), it is argued that the EU renewed enlargement operates in a context driven by the following three key processes: (1) multi-actor geostrategic competition; (2) regional fragmentation; and (3) intra-EU contestation. In this context, considering international, regional, and institutional contextual constraints, the EU's leverage on the Western Balkan countries would not be taken for granted, suggesting that the EU needs to develop hybrid strategies transcending classic tools of enlargement.Conference Object Classification of Epileptic and Healthy Individual Eeg Signals Using Neural Networks(Ieee, 2020) Aykat, Sukru; Senan, Sibel; Ensari, Tolga; 08.01. Department of Computer Engineering / Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümü; 08. Faculty of Engineering and Architecture / Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiElectroencephalogram (EEG) are signals used for the analysis of the electrical and functional activity of the brain. These signals are commonly used to detect epileptic seizures. The aim of this study is to classify healthy and epileptic individual EEG signals using artificial neural networks (ANN). For this purpose, the open data source of the University of Bonn was used. The success rates of the classification results obtained with the designed ANN model show the effectiveness of this ANN structure in the application under consideration.Article Colored Qur’ānic Manuscripts and Their Impact on Mastering the Science of Qur’ānic Recitations (Qirāʾāt)(Anadolu Ilahiyat Akademisi, 2025) Eid, Israa Mahmood EidMuslim scholars have long dedicated significant efforts to enhancing the Qur'an's recitations, employing scientific and technological advancements in the process. This study focuses on the types of colored Qur'ans available that aid in the study of Qur'anic recitations. While some of these editions specialize in presenting a single narration or recitation, others include the ten minor readings (al-'ashara al-sughra) according to the al-Shatibiyya and al-Durra, or the ten major readings (al-'ashara al-kubra) according to the Tayyiba al-Nashr, with some even combining the ten major readings with the four irregular (shaadh) ones. Each Qur'an utilizes unique color-coding systems to distinguish variant readings (farshiyyat) and foundational principles (usul), which are discussed in detail. The research also highlights editions that incorporate examples from al-Shatibiyya and al-Tayyiba al-Nashr, along with scholarly clarifications (tahqiqaat), making these versions particularly valuable for students. The use of colors in these Qur'an enhances learning by engaging multiple senses, improving memory retention, and helping students recognize differences within a single recitation or among multiple readings without needing to refer to specialized texts. Additionally, these colored Qur'ans prevent the mixing of recitations and simplify the study of different recitational aspects. The Qur'ans that include the ten major readings and the four irregular readings offer significant value to scholars in various fields, such as Qur'anic Exegesis (tafsir), jurisprudence (fiqh), hadith, and linguistics, by providing a comprehensive resource that eliminates the need to consult classical texts. In conclusion, colored Qur'ans cater to human nature's inherent affinity for visual stimuli, streamlining the learning process and saving time for students, making the study of Qur'anic recitations (Qira'at) more efficient and accessible.Article Combining Multiparametric MRI and PSA Density for Improved Diagnostic Accuracy in Prostate Cancer(Galenos Publ House, 2024) Celikkaleli, Ferhat; Ozden, Cuneyt; Bulut, Suleyman; Gokkaya, Cevdet Serkan; Aktas, Binhan Kagan; Kizilkan, Yalcin; Sagir, SueleymanObjective: The objective of this research was to investigate the combined use of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (Mp-MRI) and prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) to increase diagnostic accuracy in detecting prostate cancer (PCa) and to reduce unnecessary biopsies. Materials and Methods: This retrospective analysis included 399 patients who underwent prostate biopsy at Ankara City Hospital between 2021 and 2022, primarily due to clinical indications suggestive of PCa. The patient cohort was categorized into distinct groups according to their PSAD, with a defined threshold of 0.15 ng/mL/cc, and their respective prostate imaging reporting and data system (PI-RADS) scores; subsequently, the diagnostic performance metrics, including sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values for determining Pca, were meticulously evaluated across different combinations of PI-RADS classifications and PSAD levels. Results: Among the 399 patients, 37.6% had PCa and 16.8% had clinically significant PCa (csPca). Patients who exhibited PI-RADS scores of 3 or higher combined with a PSAD score of at least 0.15 ng/mL/cc exhibited the greatest positive predictive value, achieving 74.1% for overall PCa and 39.3% for csPca. The integration of PI-RADS assessment with PSAD thresholds notably enhanced diagnostic accuracy, leading to improved detection rates of clinically significant cases while concurrently minimizing the frequency of unnecessary biopsy procedures. Conclusion: The simultaneous application of Mp-MRI and PSAD enhances the precision of Pca diagnosis and serves as a valuable tool for reducing the need for unnecessary biopsies, especially in patients with PI-RADS scores of 3 or above accompanied by elevated PSAD levels.Article Comparison of Selected Physical Performance Characteristics of Elite Young Turkish and Indonesian Badminton Players(int Journal Applied Exercise Physiology, 2020) Ozgur, Beyhan; 13.03. Department of Physical Education and Sports / Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bölümü; 13. School of Physical Education and Sports / Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Yüksekokulu; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiThe goal of this study was to compare the physical performance characteristics of elite young Turkish and Indonesian badminton players. Eleven Turkish (age 16.09 +/- 1.04, height 172.70 +/- 5.43 cm, body weight 65.07 +/- 8.55 kg) and twelve Indonesian (age 17.17 +/- 1.11, height 175.42 +/- 5.71 cm, body weight 68.50 +/- 8.27 kg) elite male badminton players participated voluntarily in this study. Height, body weight, body mass index was measured and standing long jump, overhead medicine ball throw (2 kg), back strength, leg strength and dominant hand-grip strength tests were performed to the athletes. The results of the analysis have shown that leg strength values of Turkish athletes were significantly higher than those of Indonesians (p<0.05), while other characteristics were similar (p>0.05). The current study indicates that it is more important to focus on the technical, tactical and motivational characteristics of Turkish badminton players and other country players of the same level in order to improve their performance to the high level.Article Citation - WoS: 2The Compositional and Biochemical Characteristics of Traditional Diyarbakir Orgu Cheese During the Ripening Period(indian Dairy Assoc, 2020) Hatipoglu, Abdulkerim; Celik, Serafettin; 09.03. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics/ Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü; 9. Faculty of Health Sciences / Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu ÜniversitesiThis study was conducted to determine the changes in compositional and various biochemical parameters of traditional Diyarbakir Orgu cheese during storage period. For this purpose, cheese samples were collected from eight different small dairy plants. In this study, it was observed that the composition of the cheese samples during the storage period changed as follows: dry matter decreased from 55.87% to 52.29%, fat from 26.56% to 23.47%, fat in dry matter from 38.84% to 37.07%, protein from 26.56% to 23.47%; ash increased from 7.31% to 9.32%, salt from 6.31% to 8.16%, salt in dry matter from 11.40% to 15.48%, while the parameters investigated in relation to the biochemical properties of the cheese samples ranged as follows: 18.38-22.96 for SH, 5.47-5.64 for pH, 0.17-0.21% for soluble nitrogen in pH 4.6, 0.03-0.05% for soluble nitrogen in 12% TCA, 0.25-0.46% for lipolysis level and 4.19-5.61% for ripening index. In this study, the proteolysis level of the cheese during the ripening was determined electrophoretic analysis. According to the Turkish Food Codex Communique on Cheese (Notice No: 2015/6), DOC is a semi-fat (25. milk fat <45) and hard cheese with the desired moisture content (up to 50%) and salt (>7.5%).
