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Language Teaching and Games -In the Light of Multiple Intelligence Theory
(Dinbilimleri Akad Arastirma Merkezi, 2014) Aydin, Tahirhan
This study reviews from the perspective of multiple intelligence theory certain educational games that have been used in foreign language teaching. It first underlines the significance of language teaching and goes on to mention the place of games in education in general and in language teaching in particular. Lastly, the study examines how multiple intelligence theory, which redefines human talents, views educational games with regards to language teaching.
Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, and Biological Evaluation of a Novel Acyclic Heterocyclic Compound: Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antifungal, and Molecular Docking Studies
(MDPI, 2025) Alhilal, Mohammad; Alhilal, Suzan; Sabancilar, Ilhan; Gomha, Sobhi M.; Elhenawy, Ahmed A.; Ouf, Salama A.
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to synthesize a novel, high-molecular-weight acyclic heterocyclic compound, compound 5, via a one-pot reaction between Trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) and ethanolamine, and evaluate its anticancer, antioxidant, and antifungal activities. Methods: Its complex tetrameric structure, assembled through N-N linkages, was unequivocally confirmed by a full suite of spectroscopic techniques including IR, 1H & 13C NMR, 2D-NMR, and high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC/Q-TOF/MS). The MTT assay was used to assess the anticancer activity of compound 5 against four different human cancer cell lines. Results: The findings indicate that human colon (HT29) and ovarian (OVCAR3) cancer cells were sensitive to the treatment, whereas brain (glioblastoma) (T98G) cancer cells were resistant. The most pronounced cytotoxic effect was observed in pancreatic (MiaPaCa2) cancer cells. Notably, compound 5 exhibited potent antifungal properties, achieving 100% inhibition of the pathogenic water mould Saprolegnia parasitica zoospores at 100 mu M after 10 min. Molecular docking studies corroborated the biological data, revealing a high binding affinity for key cancer and fungal targets (Thymidylate Synthase and CYP51), providing a strong mechanistic basis for its observed activities. Conclusions: These findings establish compound 5 as a promising dual-action agent with significant potential as both a targeted anticancer lead and an eco-friendly antifungal for applications in aquaculture.
Skin Lesion Classification Using Focal Modulation Networks
(Wiley, 2025) Zan, Hasan
The automatic classification of dermoscopic images is essential for the early diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. However, this task remains challenging due to high visual similarity among lesion types, variations in lesion appearance across progression stages, and the presence of artifacts in the images. While deep learning-based approaches have outperformed traditional machine learning methods, many existing models are computationally intensive and offer limited interpretability. These limitations hinder their integration into clinical workflows where efficiency and transparency are critical. In this study, I propose a framework based on focal modulation networks (FMNs) for skin lesion classification. FMNs are designed to efficiently capture both local and global features, addressing the limitations of transformer-based models in processing high-resolution medical images. I evaluate four FMN variants, namely, Tiny, Small, Base, and Large, on three public datasets: ISIC 2017, ISIC 2018, and ISIC 2019. The highest classification accuracy was obtained on ISIC 2019 with 97.8%, followed by 96.4% on ISIC 2018, and 88.1% on ISIC 2017. These results match or exceed those reported in several previous studies. Additionally, FMNs offer model interpretability through modulator visualization. Overall, the proposed method provides an accurate, efficient, and transparent solution for automated skin lesion classification.
Determination of Bioactive and Anti-Inflammatory Molecules of Thymbra Spicata L. from Mardin by GC-MS and LC-Orbitrap HRMS: A DFT, Molecular Docking, ADMET, Biological Target and Activity Study
(BMC, 2025) Unsal, Velid; Ercan, Leyla; Caliskan, Cemile Gunbegi
Objectives In this study, phenolic compounds (PC), volatile compounds (VC), antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties of the Thymbra spicata L. plant grown in the Mardin Yesilli region were investigated. The properties of compounds such as rhoifolin, leucoside, naringenin, rosmarinic acid, gamma-terpinene, and carvacrol, which were found to be higher than other compounds as a result of PC and VC analysis of Thymbra spicata L. plant, and the properties of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs diclofenac and ketoprofen were compared with computer-based calculations. In this context, the Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity (ADMET) profiles of the mentioned molecules were calculated, Density Functional Theory (DFT)-based quantum chemical calculations were performed, and molecular docking analyses were performed. In addition, the pharmacological properties, biological targets, and biological activities of these compounds were comprehensively evaluated. This study provides important data for understanding the therapeutic potential of these plant components. Materials and methods Chromatographic methods (GC-MS and LC-Orbitrap HRMS) were used to look at PC and VC profiles, spectrophotometry (ABTS, DPPH, CUPRAC) to look at antioxidant activities, and the disk diffusion method to look at antimicrobial properties. Results While the most detected volatile compounds were gamma-terpinene (35.34%), carvacrol (17.55%), caryophyllene (10.53%), and p-cymene (9.15%), the most detected phenolic compounds were rosmarinic acid (3334.9 ng/mL), naringenin (2610.00 ng/mL), leucoside (1956.42 ng/mL), and rhoifolin (1288.55 ng/mL). The ethanol extract of Thymbra spicata L. stopped the growth of K. aerogenes in particular. The IC50 value for DPPH was 158.01 mu g/mL, the IC50 value for ABTS was 185.03 mu g/mL, and the C0.5A value was 87.13 for the ethanol extract of Thymbra spicata L. The molecular docking results that the strongest binding energy was between TNF-alpha and naringenin (-6.77 kcal/mol), IL-6 and rosmarinic acid (-5.55 kcal/mol), and NLRP3 and carvacrol (-6.88 kcal/mol). Naringenin, rosmarinic acid, diclofenac, and ketoprofen completely violated the restrictions established by Lipinski, Ghose, Veber, Egan, and Muegge. Rosmarinic acid is the most reactive antioxidant compound with low energy deficit (Eg) and high softness (S). gamma-terpinene and carvacrol, on the other hand, are more stable and durable wit high hardness (eta) and low softness. Conclusion Naringenin, rosmarinic acid, and carvacrol demonstrate significant anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties owing to their high binding affinity for TNF-alpha, IL-6, and NLRP3, positioning them as promising candidates for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Naringenin and rosmarinic acid effectively target TNF-alpha, whereas carvacrol demonstrates potential in the management of NLRP3 inflammasome-associated diseases. The strong binding of rosmarinic acid to IL-6 shows that it can change the immune system. Thymbra spicata L., abundant in bioactive compounds, may provide benefits compared to conventional NSAIDs and exhibit potential as monotherapy or adjunctive therapies. Their strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and pharmacological properties, along with their safety, make naringenin, rosmarinic acid, and carvacrol good candidates for more preclinical and clinical research.
Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Plane Block and External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Two-Center Randomized Controlled Trial
(MDPI, 2025) Kacar, Cem Kivilcim; Dedeoglu, Andac; Tosun Soner, Hulya; Celik, Enes; Andic, Okan; Acil, Fatma; Gokcek, Erhan
Background and Objectives: Although various regional anesthesia techniques are commonly used for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), to date, no randomized controlled trial has compared the effectiveness of Quadratus Lumborum Plane Block (QLB) and External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block (EOIPB) in LC. Our aim was to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided QLB and EOIPB in providing postoperative analgesia after LC. Materials and Methods: In this two-center, randomized controlled trial, patients undergoing LC were divided into QLB and EOIPB groups. Our primary outcome was the postoperative pain scores measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at predetermined intervals. Secondary outcomes included opioid consumption, Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (RSAS) score, and patient satisfaction. Results: The NRS pain scores at postoperative 30th minute, 4th, 12th, and 24th hours were significantly lower in the QLB group (p < 0.05). Patients in the QLB group required significantly less tramadol compared to the EOIPB group (p < 0.000). The QLB group also demonstrated lower RSAS scores (p = 0.005), indicating a smoother recovery process. Patient satisfaction scores were markedly higher in the QLB group (p < 0.000). Although both blocks were well-tolerated with no differences in side effects, EOIPB was associated with higher opioid consumption, indicating its relatively limited effectiveness. Conclusions: To conclude, this study highlights that QLB is a more effective option for postoperative analgesia and improves patient satisfaction after LC. EOIPB may serve as a viable alternative for some patients; however, given the advantages of QLB in pain control and recovery, it stands out as a more preferable method.
Accreditation in Higher Education Tourism Programs: An Administrative Perspective
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2025) Ibadli, Ulkar; Pektas, Kubra; Demir, Elif; Cakici, A. Celil
The study evaluates the perceived benefits, importance, and challenges of program accreditation from the perspectives of administrators of TURAK-accredited tourism programs. The participants included department heads, faculty deans, and college directors, with data collected via electronic interviews between February 17 and 31 March 2024. Responses were analyzed using content analysis, revealing four themes: "motivation," "benefit," "challenges," and "expectations." Key findings show that accreditation enhances educational quality and serves as a promotional tool. It benefits data archiving and quality perception but poses challenges in manual file preparation and evidence generation. Administrators expect improvements in electronic documentation, reporting, objective evaluations, prioritization of graduates, and process continuity. The study offers theoretical and practical implications for both program administrators and TURAK officials.
Peer Education Versus Traditional Education on Psychomotor Skills and Self-Efficacy in Nursing Students: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
(BMC, 2025) Baran, Leyla; Ozdemir, Handan
Background Peer education (PE) refers to the process of individuals being educated by their peers, that is, people with similar experiences or statuses. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of PE on the psychomotor skills and self-efficacy of nursing students. Methods This single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 63 undergraduate nursing students. Data were collected using the "Individual Descriptive Information Form", "Intramuscular Injection Knowledge Level Assessment Form", "Intramuscular Injection Psychomotor Skills Assessment Form", and the "General Self-Efficacy Scale". Descriptive statistics (numbers, percentages, means, standard deviations, and min-max values) were used. The independent samples t-test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to analyze differences between groups. Results The mean age of the participants was 21.22 +/- 0.85 years (range: 20 - 23), and 52.4% were female. No statistically significant differences were found between the groups in pretest, posttest, or self-efficacy scores (p > 0.05). However, the psychomotor skill levels differed significantly between the groups (p < 0.001), with the intervention group scoring higher than the control group. Conclusions Nursing students who received PE demonstrated significantly better psychomotor skills than those taught using traditional methods. It is recommended to integrate interactive learning strategies such as PE, where students can express themselves more freely and actively engage in the learning process, especially in nursing education areas requiring the development of psychomotor skills.
Predicting the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Artificial Intelligence Tools
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2025) Cil, Baris; Irmak, Halit; Kabak, Mehmet
BACKGROUND:We developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict the severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).METHODS:We used data from 750 inpatients at a research hospital between 2021 and 2023. The dataset comprises 20 attributes, including demographic information, medical history, anthropometric measurements, and polysomnography (PSG) data. The target attribute was the apnea-hypopnea Index (AHI), from which OSAS severity was determined. Data preprocessing included min-max scaling for normalization and the Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique algorithm to address the class imbalance, increasing the dataset size to 1250. We invented and further developed a multilayer artificial neural network (ANN) model to predict OSAS severity and evaluated its performance using k-fold cross-validation. We also performed an information gain analysis to rank the features by importance.RESULTS:The ANN model accurately predicted OSAS severity (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve: 0.966, CA: 0.880). Information gain analysis revealed strong associations between OSAS severity and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, lowest nighttime oxygen saturation, percentage of sleep time with oxygen saturation between 80% and 90% during the night, and neck thickness. These identified features represent important risk factors for early OSAS diagnosis and treatment.CONCLUSION:Our findings suggest that AI-based models can effectively predict OSAS severity. This research may contribute to the development of next-generation diagnostic tools for OSAS diagnosis and risk assessment. AI can readily determine OSAS severity from overnight pulse oximetry recordings, combined with other risk factors, in patients with suspected OSAS.
Hegel's Concept of Desire in the Context of Deleuze's Critique of Idealist Desire
(Beytulhikme Felsefe Cevresi, 2025) Yirmibes, Mert Can
Deleuze critiques the conceptualization of desire through lack and acquisition within idealist philosophy and claims that the idealist notion of desire reduces production to the production of fantasy. He proposes an alternative concept of desire, which can be understood through pure production. This critique allows for a re-evaluation of Hegel's concept of desire as an idealist philosopher. This paper examines Hegel's concept of desire in the Phenomenology of Spirit, by focusing on the concepts of destructiveness, production, and satisfaction. The paper argues that Deleuze's understanding of desire as production is indeed present within Hegel's concept of desire, but production cannot be regarded as the fundamental characteristic of desire as seen in Deleuze's framework. The article concludes that, based on Hegel's analysis, lack and destructiveness are necessary conditions for the productive activity in desire, and that Deleuze's critique of idealist desire underlying the relationship between lack and acquisition is not sufficiently convincing, regarding Hegel's analysis of desire.
Iran's Proxy Warfare Strategy in Palestine: Analyzing Support for Islamic Resistance
(Mehmet Akif Ersoy Univ, 2025) Kazdal, Melih
Since 1979, Iran's strong Shiite identity has made its support for the Sunni Palestinian cause particularly remarkable. Despite over four decades of support of Iran to the Palestinian groups there are still some gaps in the literature required to be fulfilled. This study aims to uncover why and how Iran supports Palestinian resistance groups through the lens of proxy war conceptualization. In the literature, Iran's benefactor-proxy relationship with Hamas and Islamic Jihad is often discussed briefly and superficially under the broader context of Palestinian groups within Iran's proxy war strategy. Consequently, this study is distinguished by its focus on analyzing Iran's support for Palestinian groups from the perspective of a proxy war, as opposed to the examination of their relationship. This approach sets it apart from other works in this field. In analyzing Iran's proxy war strategy in Palestine, Andrew Mumford's quadrilateral framework is employed, which encompasses the provision of manpower, the military assistance, financial support and non-military support. The study's analytical clarity was ensured by using this framework.
Identifying the Needs of Parents Admitted to the Paediatric Emergency Department
(BMC, 2025) Butun, Ahmet; Yesil, Ahmet
Introduction The paediatric emergency department (PED) represents a vital entry point into the healthcare system, particularly for children experiencing acute health issues. However, despite playing a pivotal role in the paediatric care process, the experiences and needs of parents accompanying their children during these visits are often overlooked. Understanding these needs is essential for improving the quality of care provided in PEDs. This study aimed to identify the needs of parents of children admitted to the PED and examine how these needs vary according to demographic and experiential factors, including satisfaction with care. Methods This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. This study was conducted in the PED of a 700-bed tertiary public hospital in southeastern Turkey. The study population consisted of 406 parents of children admitted to the PED. Data were collected between October 7, 2024, and November 15, 2024, using structured questionnaires, including: (1) a socio-demographic form and, (2) the Critical Care Family Needs Inventory - Emergency Department. Data analyses were conducted using SPSS 22.0 with significance set at p < 0.05. Results Parents rated "family member participation in care" significantly higher than other needs (mean difference = 0.11-0.21, all p < 0.05). This suggests that PED staff should prioritise: (1) involving parents in care decisions, (2) providing real-time updates, and (3) creating opportunities for hands-on participation when clinically appropriate. 'Communication with family members' showed significantly higher mean scores (2.89 +/- 0.75) than both 'comfort' (2.79 +/- 0.78; p = 0.03) and 'supporting family members' (2.80 +/- 0.80; p = 0.02), with small but clinically meaningful effect sizes (Cohen's d = 0.31 and 0.29 respectively). This study revealed that 64% of parents were satisfied with the healthcare staff. In addition, 65.3% of parents were satisfied with the communication of the healthcare staff. Moreover, the rate of satisfaction with the information provided by the healthcare staff was 61.8%. The total scores on the Critical Care Family Needs Inventory - Emergency Department were significantly higher among parents who reported being satisfied with the healthcare staff, communication, and information provision (p < 0.001). Conclusion This study suggested that addressing parental needs for family participation in care and communication may enhance parents' experiences in paediatric emergency settings. However, further research is needed to evaluate specific interventions. Clear communication is a fundamental need for families, influencing satisfaction, understanding, and involvement in care.
Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Sleep Disturbance as Sequential Mediators in the Relationship Between Excessive Screen Time and Life Satisfaction in Turkish Young Adults
(BMC, 2025) Aslan, Yavuz
Background With the increasing prevalence of digital device use among young adults, concerns have emerged about its impact on psychological well-being. This study investigates the relationship between excessive screen time and life satisfaction, with a focus on the sequential mediating roles of fear of missing out (FoMO) and sleep disturbance. Methods Data were collected from 407 young adults (mean age = 24.13 years; 77.6% female, 22.4% male) in T & uuml;rkiye using validated self-report measures. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test direct, indirect, and sequential effects among the study variables. Results Excessive screen time significantly predicted higher levels of FoMO and lower levels of life satisfaction. FoMO positively predicted sleep disturbance, and sleep disturbance negatively predicted life satisfaction. Mediation analyses revealed that FoMO mediated the relationship between excessive screen time and sleep disturbance, while sleep disturbance mediated the relationship between FoMO and life satisfaction. Additionally, a significant sequential mediation effect was found. Conclusion The findings highlight FoMO and sleep disturbance as key psychological and behavioral mechanisms linking excessive screen time to reduced well-being. Interventions targeting digital media use among young adults should focus on reducing FoMO and improving sleep hygiene to enhance life satisfaction.
The Contribution of Trading Colonies Founded in Levant in Protodynastic and Early Dynastic Period (BC 3300-3000) to Egypt's Becoming a State
(Karabuk Univ, 2014) Civgin, Izzet
This study is the fourth of an article series dedicated to colonization as a cause of cultural change. It discusses the effects of culture contact between lower (northern) and upper (southern) Egypt and the southern Levant during so- called Naqada expansion (widespread distribution of southern material culture at sites at the northern Egypt), and Egyptian colonization of the southern Levant assumed to be founded in the last quarter of the 4th millennium B.C. The ultimate objective of this study is to examine the relationship between long-distance trade, colonization and the state formation (state ideology, emergence of early elites, specialized craft production and political economy).
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Bell Palsy and Acupuncture Treatment
(Derman Medical Publ, 2013) Inanc, Betul Battaloglu
A 22-year-old female patient, a midwifery student, had treatment with corticosteroid and antiviral agents as soon as Bell Palsy (BP) was diagnosed (House-Breckman stage 6). Six weeks later, patient didn't recover, while in House-Breckman stage 3, acupuncture was perfomed and local and distal acupoints were used with ears, body and face. Ear acupuncture point was used two times with detection. In the course of six sessions body and face points were stimulated by electroacupuncture. After ten acupuncture treatments, the subjective symptoms and the facial motion on the affected side improved. There was an spotting ecchymosis the ST2 points on. The symmetry of the face is a determinant of facial charm and influences interpersonal attraction for adults, children and pregnant women. Medical options for the sequelae of BP are limited. Acupuncture's effectively in Bell palsy patients' should be shown with more clinical and electrophysiological studies.
Is the Priority of the Other I over the I in Nermi Uygur's Phenomenology an Attempt to Scour Husserl's Transcendental Egology
(Beytulhikme Felsefe Cevresi, 2025) Dalar, Ibrahim
Nermi Uygur, in Edmund Husserl'de Ba & scedil;kas & imath;n & imath;n Beni Problemi, adopts a "construct through destruction" approach to address challenges in Husserl's transcendental phenomenology. This article examines Uygur's approach in two sections. The first critiques Uygur's conclusion that Husserl's transcendental idealism is metaphysical idealism, arguing instead that it is metaphysically neutral and essential to phenomenology. Uygur's imposition of metaphysical idealism on Husserl's intersubjectivity prioritizes the Other I but disrupts Husserl's constitution of the Other I through the transcendental I, reducing it to mundane intersubjectivity and scouring Husserl's egological transcendental intersubjectivity. The second section examines this in three parts: it argues that the subjectivity of the I is fundamental to transcendental experience, questions whether Uygur's Du-Evidenz substitutes or supplements Husserl's empathy, and critiques Uygur for conflating the 'personal I' and the 'transcendental I.' Uygur, in divorcing transcendental intersubjectivity from solipsism, seemingly makes a mundane leap, prioritizing the 'personal Other I' over the 'personal I'.
The Moderating Effects of Gender and Emotional Eating on the Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Hedonic Hunger in University Students
(Nature Portfolio, 2025) Ceylan, Jiyan Aslan
The widespread use of social media has become an important factor influencing eating behaviors, particularly among university students who are heavily exposed to digital content. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between social media addiction and hedonic hunger and to explore the moderating roles of gender and emotional eating. This cross-sectional study was conducted online during the 2023-2024 academic years and included 930 university students from T & uuml;rkiye. Data were collected using the Social Media Addiction Scale-Adult Form (SMAS-AF) and the Power of Food Scale (PFS). Emotional eating was assessed by asking participants about their overall mood and whether their emotional state influenced their eating behavior, including changes in food intake (increased, decreased, or no change). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS and the PROCESS Macro, with significance set at p < 0.05. Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between SMAS-AF and PFS scores (B = 0.61, p < 0.01). Emotional eating significantly moderated this relationship (B = - 0.24, p < 0.01), while gender did not. Students who perceived their nutritional knowledge as inadequate, reported unbalanced eating habits, or viewed themselves as overweight or obese consistently exhibited higher scores on both the scales (p < 0.05). These results underscore the need for interventions that address emotional regulation, nutrition literacy, and media awareness to mitigate the impact of social media on eating behaviors in young adults.
First Report of Fusarium Nirenbergiae Causing Stem-End Rot on Avocado (Persea Americana) in Türkiye
(Springer, 2025) Ozer, Goksel; Alkan, Mehtap; Bozoglu, Tugba; Turkkan, Muharrem; Dervis, Sibel
A Randomized Trial of Inulin for Bowel Symptoms, Depression and Quality of Life in Constipation Predominant IBS
(Nature Portfolio, 2025) Akcali, Caglar; Ucar, Asli; Atay, Kadri
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of inulin on bowel symptoms, depression and quality of life in individuals with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. This study was designed as a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial with a parallel design and a 1:1 allocation ratio. Individuals (n = 34) aged between 21 and 63 years with constipation-predominant IBS were included in the study. Individuals were randomly assigned to two groups: the prebiotic group (n = 17), which received a 50%/50% mixture of inulin/oligofructose (4.6 g twice daily, for a total daily dose of 9.2 g), and the placebo group (n = 17), which total received 9.2 g of maltodextrin per day. The intervention period was 8 weeks. Bristol Stool Scale, IBS-Visual Analogue Scale (IBS-VAS), IBS-Symptom Severity Score Scale (IBS-SSS), IBS-Quality of Life Scale (IBS-QoL) and Beck Depression Scale were administered to the participants at the beginning, 1st month and 2nd month. As a result, total IBS-QoL score increased in the prebiotic group (61.0 +/- 19.4 to 77.4 +/- 15.1; p < 0.006), whereas total IBS-SSS score decreased (267.3 +/- 56.0 to 195.8 +/- 59.0; p < 0.026). In the prebiotic group, significant improvement was observed in the IBS-VAS parameters of constipation status (2.2 +/- 2.3 to 4.9 +/- 2.5; p < 0.042(groupxtime)), psychological state (7 (2-10) to 9 (5-10); p < 0.006). It is thought that inulin may have beneficial effects on reducing symptom severity and frequency and on quality of life in individuals with IBS in whom constipation is predominant.
The Impact of Financial Stability, Globalization, and Economic Stability on Ecological Footprint from the Perspective of EKC Hypothesis: New Evidence from a Fourier Panel Data Analysis for BRICS-T Countries
(Wiley, 2025) Sancar, Canan; Akbas, Yusuf Ekrem; Suluk, Seher; Polat, Melike Atay; Aslan, Alper
The Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis, which states that the increase in growth up to a certain income level increases environmental pollution and the increase in growth after reaching this income level decreases environmental pollution, has recently started to be investigated by including economic development and financial development in the framework of this hypothesis to better investigate the hypothesis. This study aims to investigate the impact of financial stability, economic stability, globalization, energy use, and growth on the ecological footprint in Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Turkey. In addition, the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis is also tested while examining this relationship. The Panel Fourier approach is applied to test these relationships in Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Turkey over the period 1996-2022. The coefficient estimation results show that economic stability, economic globalization, growth, and energy use have a positive impact on the ecological footprint in Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Turkey, but financial stability reduces the ecological footprint. Moreover, an inverted-N relationship was found between economic growth and pollution in these countries, which means that the Environmental Kuznets Curve is invalid in these countries in the relevant period. The results obtained from causality analysis support the results of coefficient estimation. Accordingly, a unidirectional causality was found from explanatory variables to the ecological footprint in most of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Turkey.
Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis of Coastal Tourism Studies in Tourism and Hospitality Research
(Varna Univ Management-VUM, 2025) Seyitoglu, Faruk; Flores, Rogelio, Jr.; Costa, Carlos; Breda, Zelia
This study systematically reviews coastal tourism research within the tourism and hospitality field to synthesise current knowledge, research themes, sub-themes, and topics and propose a future research agenda based on thematic analysis and key findings. Building on prior discussions and through an in-depth literature review, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the field. A systematic search was carried out in the Web of Science database, following the PRISMA guidelines. Out of 676 records found, 224 studies were found eligible for thematic analysis. The analysis revealed six main themes: tourist motivations, experiences and behaviours; responsible and sustainable tourism development; coastal destination marketing, image and attractiveness; coastal tourism destination management; coastal tourism planning and development; and tourism impact. Each theme is further examined through sub-themes, research topics, and key findings. The thematic analysis provides a valuable contribution to the field by synthesising existing knowledge and, based on identified gaps, presenting a research agenda to guide future research related to coastal tourism.

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