Browsing by Publisher "Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)"
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Assessing wet and dry periods using Standardized Precipitation Index Fractal (SPIF) and polygons: A novel approach
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)In the open literature, there are numerous studies on the normal and extreme (flood and drought) behavior of wet and dry periods based on the understanding of the standard precipitation index (SPI), which provides a series ... -
Association of serum irisin levels with body composition, metabolic profile, leptin, and adiponectin levels in lean and obese children
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)Background and Objectives: Irisin is an adipo-myokine with potential metabolic effects in the body, and its association with childhood obesity is still controversial. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between ... -
Breastfeeding self-efficacy, personal well-being and related factors in pregnant women living in a district of Istanbul
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)In this study, we examined breastfeeding self-efficacy levels, well-being and sociodemographic factors in pregnant women. The population of this descriptive study consisted of women with a pregnancy of 27 weeks or more in ... -
Comparative in vitro and in silico enzyme inhibitory screening of rosa x damascena and pelargonium graveolens essential oils and geraniol
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)The present work aims to evaluate Rosa x damascena Herrm. and Pelargonium graveolens L’Hér. essential oils, and the major constituent geraniol for their in vitro and in silico inhibitory activities against 5-lipoxygenase ... -
Cyber-WISE: A cyber-physical deep wireless indoor positioning system and digital twin approach
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)In recent decades, there have been significant research efforts focusing on wireless indoor localization systems, with fingerprinting techniques based on received signal strength leading the way. The majority of the suggested ... -
The effects of new urbanization pilot city policies on urban innovation: Evidence from China
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)The new urbanization city pilot policy is China’s most recent policy on urban urbanization. This paper uses new urbanization pilot policies as a quasi-natural experiment to empirically test the impact of new urbanization ... -
Employee involvement in sustainability projects in emergent markets: Evidence from Turkey
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)Without a doubt, encouraging the behavior of employees in relation to sustainability is one of the most effective tactics that organizations can use to attain their sustainability goals. It is critical that employees take ... -
Evaluating the facial esthetic outcomes of digital smile designs generated by artificial intelligence and dental professionals
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)This study evaluates the preference rates for smile designs created by professionals or by Artificial Intelligence (AI) among dentists, dentistry students, and laypeople. Four cases with symmetrical and asymmetrical features ... -
Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2-positive patients with suspected reinfection
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)The aim of this study was to investigate the reinfection rates and characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 in individuals with SARS-CoV-2 RNA present in their clinical specimens for COVID-19. Our data from the COVID-19 Laboratory ... -
Evaluation of the effect of honey-containing chitosan/hyaluronic acid hydrogels on wound healing
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)The 3D polymeric network structure of hydrogels imitates the extracellular matrix, thereby facilitating cell growth and differentiation. In the current study, chitosan/hyaluronic acid/honey coacervate hydrogels were produced ... -
Exploring deep learning for adaptive energy detection threshold determination: A multistage approach
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)The concept of spectrum sensing has emerged as a fundamental solution to address the growing demand for accessing the limited resources of wireless communications networks. This paper introduces a straightforward yet ... -
A four element stringray-shaped MIMO antenna system for UWB applications
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)This paper presents a CoPlanar-Waveguide (CPW)-fed stingray-shaped Ultra-WideBand (UWB) Multiple-Input–Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna system designed for microwave imaging applications. Featuring a diagonal square with ... -
Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) model for the seismic parameters of code-based earthquake response spectra
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)The response spectra defined in seismic design codes include crisp classifications of seismic parameters, which directly affect the spectra’s shape and greatly alter seismic design loads. The optimum design phase seismic ... -
Genomic biomarker discovery in disease progression and therapy response in bladder cancer utilizing machine learning
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)Cancer in all its forms of expression is a major cause of death. To identify the genomic reason behind cancer, discovery of biomarkers is needed. In this paper, genomic data of bladder cancer are examined for the purpose ... -
The impact of climate change on construction activity performance
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)There are specific construction operations that require weather forecast data to make short-term decisions regarding construction; however, most resource-related decision making and all project management plans must be ... -
Inflammatory and Hematologic Liver and Platelet (HALP) Scores in Hypothermia-Treated Hypoxic–Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)Objective: This study examined systemic inflammatory indices and “Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, Platelet (HALP) scores” in neonates with hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Methods: A total of 43 neonates with ... -
Investigation into cervical spine biomechanics following single, multilevel and hybrid disc replacement surgery with dynamic cervical implant and fusion: A finite element study
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2022)Cervical fusion has been a standard procedure for treating abnormalities associated with the cervical spine. However, the reliability of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has become arguable due to its adverse ... -
The prognostic role of body mass index on oncological outcomes of upper tract urothelial carcinoma
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)Simple Summary In patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma, the impact of body mass index on oncological outcomes is still a matter of debate. We use the Clinical Research Office of the Endourology Society Urothelial ... -
Rational drug and antibiotic use status, e-health literacy in Syrian immigrants and related factors: A cross-sectional study
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)Rational drug use is a pivotal concept linked with morbidity and mortality. Immigration plays a significant role as a determinant affecting individuals’ health-related attitudes, behaviors, and the pursuit of health services. ... -
Registry-based retrospective cohort study of mortality among adults admitted to intensive care units in İstanbul with hospital acquired pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream-infection between 2014–2021
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)Background: Managing Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections (BSIs) is challenging due to increasing antimicrobial resistance, limited therapeutic options, and high mortality rates. In this study, we aimed to identify ...