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Book Part Decoding Adolescents Internet Addiction, Academic Achievement, and Empathy Levels: Untangling Complex Associations(IGI Global, 2025) Meral, S.; Altan, ServetThis study explores the relationships between internet addiction, academic achievement, and empathy levels among 179 eighth- grade students. Using regression analyses, the research investigates how internet addiction impacts academic performance and empathy, and whether gender plays a role in internet addiction. Results indicate no statistically significant correlation between internet addiction and either academic achievement or empathy levels. However, a moderate positive correlation is found between empathy and academic performance. These findings suggest that internet addiction may not be a strong predictor of academic or empathic outcomes in adolescents. The study underscores the importance of promoting empathy to enhance academic success and highlights the need for balanced internet use. Future research should consider longitudinal designs and diverse samples to further explore these complex relationships. Implications for educational practices include integrating social- emotional learning programs to foster empathy and support students’ overall well- being. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.Article The Moderation Role of Supervisor Support in the Interaction of Illegitimate Task, Emotional Exhaustion, and Self-Undermining: a Job-Demand Resources Approach(Sage Publications Ltd, 2025) Konuk, Hızır; Küçük, Burcu AydınThe study aims to reveal both the direct and indirect association between Illegitimate Tasks and Self-Undermining behavior through Emotional Exhaustion, with a focus on the moderating role of Supervisor support. It also seeks to highlight the conditions under which Supervisor support provides positive organizational outcomes. A survey was applied to 978 white-collar participants working in SMEs in Turkey. The Job-Demand Resources framework served as the theoretical basis for the research. Results indicated that Illegitimate Tasks are associated with self-undermining, with emotional exhaustion partially mediating this relationship. Supervisor support was found to have a negative relationship with emotional exhaustion and self-undermining; however, its moderating role was positive rather than negative. Supervisor support increased the effect of illegitimate tasks on emotional exhaustion and self-undermining, contradicting the expected buffering effect. The study contributes to the literature by offering evidence on when supervisor support becomes dysfunctional for organizations.Article Effect of Reinforcement Amount on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Mechanically Alloyed Graphene Nanoplatelet Reinforced Al-3.5 Wt% Cu Composites(Elsevier Science, 2025) Mertdinç-Ülküseven, Sıddıka; Süzer, İlayda; Ürper, Ahmet Kasım; Çelik, Alper İbrahim; Bacı, Doruk Tuncer; Gürarslan, Kerem Alper; Ağaoğulları, Duygu; Öveçoğlu, M. LütfiIn this study, various amounts (0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, and 2 wt%.) of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) reinforced Al-3.5 wt% Cu metal matrix composites were produced using powder metallurgy processes consisted mechanical alloying and pressureless sintering. To compare the properties of the sintered composites, as-blended and 4 h mechanically alloyed powders were sintered to yield Al-3.5 wt% Cu matrix alloys. The microstructural, thermal and mechanical properties were examined using relevant characterization techniques. The formation of Al2Cu phase was detected at all XRD patterns of the sintered samples other than matrix and reinforcement phases. Mechanically alloyed powders exhibit the equiaxed particle morphology compared to the as-blended ones, their mechanical properties were found better than as-blended and sintered samples. Additionally, mechanical alloying led to the dispersion of GNP reinforcements into the AlCu matrix. The highest hardness value (around 153 HV) was obtained for 2 wt% GNP reinforced composite. The highest wear resistance was recorded for 1 wt% GNP reinforced composite with 2.07 +/- 0.2 mm(3)/N.mx10(-3) wear rate. Additionally, composites' compressive strength improved with adding 1 wt% GNP (similar to 68.5 MPa). The good dispersion of the optimum amount of GNP's via mechanical alloying provide to obtain preferable mechanical properties.Article Determining the Effect of Video Information on the Dental Anxiety Levels of the Endodontic Patients: a Randomised Clinical Trial(Wiley, 2025) Anatürk, Şule; Dönmez Özkan, Hicran; Saral, İlkim Pınar; Çakar, TunaObjective The present study assessed the effectiveness of pretreatment education in the form of Visual Video Information (VVI) on the anxiety levels of patients during endodontic treatment steps. Methods Patients (n = 120) having single-rooted teeth with a single root canal diagnosed with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis and/or pre-prosthetic root canal treatment were included in this study. After completing anxiety scales and a sociodemographic/dental habits survey, the patients were randomly divided into two groups. Just before the endodontic treatment, VVI was given to the video group patients, while the control group patients received routine information verbally. In both groups, a galvanic skin response (GSR) device was placed on the patients' wrists to record the stress levels during the endodontic treatment process. Anxiety scales and a feedback-satisfaction survey were administered to all patients after the treatment process. Then, statistical analysis was performed (alpha = 0.05). Results This study performed 60 endodontic treatments on 60 patients (30 females and 30 males). Sociodemographic characteristics and dental treatment habits of the patients significantly affected dental anxiety scale scores (p < 0.05). VVI resulted in a significant decrease in the mean scores of anxiety before and after the treatment, but this decrease was not significant between the groups (p > 0.05). Similarly, VVI did not impact the GSR readings between the groups during treatment (p > 0.05). Conclusions The educational VVI is effective for reducing anxiety in patients undergoing endodontic treatment. In addition, the electrodermal activity method is a promising alternative for objectively assessing anxiety levels.Article I See Sick People: Beliefs About Sensory Detection of Infectious Disease Are Largely Consistent Across Cultures(Academic Press Inc., 2025) Ackerman, J.M.; Samore, T.; Fessler, D.M.T.; Kupfer, T.R.; Choi, S.; Merrell, W.N.; Žeželj, I.; Sevi, BarışIdentifying cues to contagious disease is critical for effectively tracking and defending against interpersonal infection threats. People hold lay beliefs about the types of sensory information most relevant for identifying whether others are sick with transmissible illnesses. Are these beliefs universal, or do they vary along cultural and ecological dimensions? Participants in 58 countries (N = 19,217) judged how effective, and how likely they were to use, cues involving each of the five major sensory modalities in an imagined social interaction during a flu outbreak. Belief patterns were strongly consistent across countries (sight > audition > touch > smell > taste), suggesting a largely universal conceptualization of the role of sensory information for interpersonal respiratory disease detection. Results also support a safe senses hypothesis, with perceivers reporting that they would use senses that function at a distance—and thus reduce pathogen transmission risk—more than would be expected given participants’ beliefs as to the efficacy of these senses for disease detection. Where societal variation did emerge, it was captured by a cohesive set of socio-ecological factors, including human development, latitude, pathogen prevalence, and population density. Together, these findings reveal a shared lens through which contagious respiratory disease is assessed, one that prioritizes minimizing risk to perceivers, and may offer leverage for designing interventions to improve public health. © 2025 Elsevier Inc.Conference Object Effect of Boron Addition To Steel on Mechanical Properties(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Özmen, Levent; Çakıcı, M.; Yücel, O.In the production of qualified steel, if 5–30 ppm boron is present in the product, the hardenability of the steel increases significantly by the case hardening process. This small amount of boron content reduces the austenite grain size (by preventing grain growth) and increases the matrix hardness through the precipitates formed.With the addition of boron, it is possible to obtain the desired hardness depth due to the cementation applied especially in gear parts. This result obtained in boron steels is similar to Cr, Mn, Mo, Ni, etc., which are used in conditions where boron is not used. In other words, the use of boron as a microalloying element also provides cost savings. In this study, the parameters affecting the hardenability of steel by boron addition amounts in steel production using ferroboron were investigated on the basis of chemical content, metallographic structure, and mechanical properties. © The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society 2025.Book Part Discrimination(Springer Nature, 2023) Çağlar Gürgey, Fatma İremArticle Examining the Role of Dark and Light Triad Traits on Sociosexuality(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2025) Urganci, Betul; Sevi, Baris; Dogruyol, Burak; Sakman, EzgiSociosexual orientation-the tendency toward casual sex, is associated with dispositional components of personality such as higher scores of Dark Triad traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy). Yet, it remains unknown which specific Dark Triad traits and Light Triad traits (Kantianism, Humanism, and Faith in Humanity) predict sociosexuality and its dimensions while controlling for the others. In the current study, using an online community sample (N = 308), we examined the links between Dark Triad traits, Light Triad traits, overall sociosexuality, and sociosexuality dimensions (attitude, behavior, desire). Using hierarchical regression, we found that only psychopathy emerged as the predictor of behavior, desire, attitude dimensions, and sociosexuality total score. This effect held when controlling for age, sex, relationship status, the other two Dark personality traits, and the Light Triad. Results suggest that individuals high on psychopathy have a greater tendency toward uncommitted relationships.Article Grounding Probability in Narrow Waterways(Cambridge University Press, 2020) Özlem, Şirin; Altan, Yiğit Can; Otay, Emre N.; Or, İlhanThe Strait of Istanbul is one of the world's busiest, narrowest and most winding waterways. As such, there is a high grounding probability for vessels. Although a number of grounding probability models exist, they have been deemed unsuitable by local maritime experts, due to their insufficient stopping distance criteria for narrow waterways. Thus, there is a need for a new model. This paper proposes a two-component grounding probability model that multiplies the geometric grounding probability (calculated with a kinematic-based model) with the causation probability (calculated with a specially designed Bayesian network). The geometric probability model is improved in terms of stopping distance parameters and the Bayesian network is crafted for narrow waterways. The model is then deployed with pre-determined parameters within the Strait of Istanbul to run risk analysis scenarios. The results, validated with actual grounding records, show that the causation probability is the key component for quantifying the probability of grounding in narrow waterways. If navigated without frequent evasive manoeuvres, grounding would be almost inevitable. Although this study focuses on the Strait of Istanbul, the proposed approach can be applied to research into grounding probability of vessels navigating through other waterways. Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 2019.Book Part Women Entrepreneurs and Well-Being(Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2025) Turnalar-Çetinkaya, N.The gender roles forced by societal expectations make entrepreneurship more challenging for women than men. Women entrepreneurs play a critical role in their nations' economies – especially in developing nations. However, the duality of their responsibilities (i.e., work and house domain) can restrain them from prospering in what they do and adversely affect their well-being. Previous studies reveal that, in addition to work-life conflict, factors such as social support, psychological capital, or autonomy impact women entrepreneurs' well-being. Recent research investigated how entrepreneurship serves women at the pyramid's base and framed a model of their well-being. They interviewed women in rural India who engaged in an entrepreneurship program. The findings showed that while some women flourished, others languished after becoming an entrepreneur. © Jean Helms Mills, Albert J. Mills, Kristin S. Williams and Regine Bendl 2025.Conference Object Quantum Approaches To the 0/1 Multi-Knapsack Problem: Qubo Formulation, Penalty Parameter Characterization and Analysis(Science and Technology Publications, Lda, 2025) Güney, Evren; Ehrenthal, J.; Hanne, T.The 0/1 Multi-Knapsack Problem (MKP) is a combinatorial optimization problem with applications in lo gistics, finance, and resource management. Advances in quantum computing have enabled the exploration of problems like the 0/1 MKP through Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization (QUBO) formulations. This work develops QUBO formulations for the 0/1 MKP, with a focus on optimizing penalty parameters for encoding constraints. Using simulation experiments across quantum platforms, we evaluate the feasibility of solving small-scale instances of the 0/1 MKP. The results provide insights into the challenges and opportuni ties associated with applying quantum optimization methods for constrained resource allocation problems. © 2025 by SCITEPRESS– Science and Technology Publications, Lda.Article A Preliminary Study on the Role of Personal History of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases on Self-Reported Health Across Countries(W B Saunders Co Ltd, 2025) Pfuhl, Gerit; Prazeres, Filipe; Kowal, Marta; Aavik, Toivo; Abad-Villaverde, Beatriz; Afhami, Reza; Sorokowski, Piotr; Toplu-Demirtaş, EzgiObjectives: Infectious diseases are often associated with decline in quality of life. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between personal history of communicable, i.e., infectious and parasitic diseases and self-rated health. Study design: Secondary analysis of a large dataset multi-country observational study. Methods: We used a four-pronged analysis approach to investigate whether personal history of infectious and parasitic diseases is related to self-reported health, measured with a single item. Results: Three of the four analyses found a small positive effect on self-reported health among those reporting a history of pathogen exposure. The meta-analysis found no support but large heterogeneity that was not reduced by two classifications of countries. Conclusion: Personal history of infectious and parasitic diseases does not reduce self-reported health across a global sample.Article Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity and Cytotoxicity of Rhaponticoides Iconiensis Seed Extract(Istanbul Medipol University, 2025) Özyaman, Sümeyye; Kosovalı, Gamze Nur; Öztürkci, İbrahim; Simsar, MerveThe goal of this study is to evaluate the antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of aqueous extract from Rhaponticoides iconiensis seed. The Soxhlet extraction method was used to extract the seed in distilled water. It was tested for antimicrobial activities against pathogenic bacteria Escherichia coli using the disc diffusion method. Additionally, the cytotoxic activity of the seed extract on the MCF7 breast cancer cell line was evaluated by MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay. R. iconiensis showed strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli compared to Cefotaxime antimicrobial agents. Additionally, an effective in vitro cytotoxic activity against the MCF7 is observed (p<0.01). The present study is the first report of endemic Rhaponticoides iconiensis seeds exhibiting potential antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity, and it requires further investigation and characterization. These findings may be applied as a guideline for selecting Turkish medicinal plant species for further pharmacological and phytochemical studies. © 2025, Istanbul Medipol University. All rights reserved.Article The Ill Fortune of Attachment Insecurity and Dyadic Distrust in Marital Satisfaction: a Dyadic Perspective in Turkish Couples(Springernature, 2025) Cetinkaya Yildiz, Evrim; Araci Iyiaydin, Ayseguel; Toplu Demirtas, EzgiObjective: The objective of the current study is to explore the actor, partner and mediating effects of dyadic trust in the relationship between insecure romantic attachment and marital satisfaction in a Turkish sample of heterosexual married couples.BackgroundAlthough the vital role of dyadic trust in a romantic relationship has been recognized for many years, the mediating role of dyadic trust in the relationship between insecure attachment and marital satisfaction has not been explored much in previous research.MethodThe sample comprised 174 married couples living in suburban areas in the central Anatolian region of T & uuml;rkiye. Couples were recruited through personal networks and online mailing lists of local governmental institutions. Two Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model analyses were carried out to estimate mediation with dyadic data using MEDYAD.ResultsThe actor effects between insecure romantic attachment and marital satisfaction were found to be mediated by dyadic distrust. Moreover, two partner mediating effects were found significant. Husbands' anxious attachment predicted wives' dyadic distrust, which in turn predicted wives' marital dissatisfaction. Likewise, husbands' anxious attachment also predicted their own dyadic distrust, which in turn predicted their wives' marital dissatisfaction.ConclusionThe findings show that for insecurely attached individuals, dyadic trust has an important role in marital satisfaction and thus should be the central topic in couple counseling.Article Global Profiles of Positive Youth Development: a Person-Oriented Analysis Among Emerging Adults Living in 21 Countries(Springer/Plenum Publishers, 2025) Buenconsejo, Jet Uy; Ferrer-Wreder, Laura; Dimitrova, Radosveta; Pavlova, Iuliia; Bosnar, Ksenija; Bartoluci, Suncica; Altansukh, Suvdanchimeg; Karakulak, ArzuAlthough global research on the 5Cs model of Positive Youth Development (PYD; competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring) has expanded in recent years, there is a lack of understanding about distinct and consistent PYD profiles across youth from diverse socio-cultural contexts. To address this gap, this study utilized a person-oriented analytic approach to examine the PYD profiles of 11,481 emerging adults (Mage = 21.77; SDage = 2.74; 68.66% females) from 21 countries in four continents. Results of the multi-group latent profile analysis revealed four consistent profiles of PYD across countries: high/balanced (41%), self-efficacious (28%), socio-emotional (20%), and low/self-centered (11%). Participants' age, gender, educational attainment, and country-level collectivism were also found to be associated with specific profiles. Older and more-educated females from less collectivistic countries were more likely to be in a high/balanced profile, while younger males from more collectivistic countries tend to be in a low/self-centered profile. Older and more-educated males from less collectivistic countries were more likely to be in a self-efficacious profile, while younger and less-educated females from more collectivistic countries tend to be in a socio-emotional profile. Controlling these socio-contextual covariates, the four profiles exhibited distinct relations with adaptive (resilience and contribution) and maladaptive outcomes (anxiety and adverse life experiences) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results highlight the importance of fostering a balanced set of Cs, which include both self-efficacious and socio-emotional qualities, to promote positive adaptation in challenging times across diverse developmental settings.Article A Machine Learning Approach To Resolving Conflicts in Physical Human-Robot Interaction(Association for Computing Machinery, 2025) Ulas Dincer, Enes; Al-Saadi, Zaid; Hamad, Y.M.; Aydın, Yusuf; Kucukyilmaz, A.; Basdogan, C.As artificial intelligence techniques become more sophisticated, we anticipate that robots collaborating with humans will develop their own intentions, leading to potential conflicts in interaction. This development calls for advanced conflict resolution strategies in physical human-robot interaction (pHRI), a key focus of our research. We use a machine learning (ML) classifier to detect conflicts during co-manipulation tasks to adapt the robot's behavior accordingly using an admittance controller. In our approach, we focus on two groups of interactions, namely "harmonious"and "conflicting,"corresponding respectively to the cases of the human and the robot working in harmony to transport an object when they aim for the same target, and human and robot are in conflict when human changes the manipulation plan, e.g. due to a change in the direction of movement or parking location of the object.Co-manipulation scenarios were designed to investigate the efficacy of the proposed ML approach, involving 20 participants. Task performance achieved by the ML approach was compared against three alternative approaches: (a) a rule-based (RB) Approach, where interaction behaviors were rule-derived from statistical distributions of haptic features; (b) an unyielding robot that is proactive during harmonious interactions but does not resolve conflicts otherwise, and (c) a passive robot which always follows the human partner. This mode of cooperation is known as "hand guidance"in pHRI literature and is frequently used in industrial settings for so-called "teaching"a trajectory to a collaborative robot.The results show that the proposed ML approach is superior to the others in task performance. However, a detailed questionnaire administered after the experiments, which contains several metrics, covering a spectrum of dimensions to measure the subjective opinion of the participants, reveals that the most preferred mode of interaction with the robot is surprisingly passive. This preference indicates a strong inclination toward an interaction mode that gives more control to humans and offers less demanding interaction, even if it is not the most efficient in task performance. Hence, there is a clear trade-off between task performance and the preferred mode of interaction of humans with a robot, and a well-balanced approach is necessary for designing effective pHRI systems in the future. © 2025 Copyright held by the owner/author(s).Article Qubo Formulations and Characterization of Penalty Parameters for the Multi-Knapsack Problem(IEEE-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc, 2025) Guney, Evren; Ehrenthal, Joachim; Hanne, ThomasThe Multi-Knapsack Problem (MKP) is a fundamental challenge in operations research and combinatorial optimization. Quantum computing introduces new possibilities for solving MKP using Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization (QUBO) models. However, a key challenge in QUBO formulations is the selection of penalty parameters, which directly influence solution feasibility and algorithm performance. In this work, we develop QUBO formulations for two MKP variants-the Multidimensional Knapsack Problem (MDKP) and the Multiple Knapsack Problem (MUKP)-and provide an algebraic characterization of their penalty parameters. We systematically evaluate their impact through quantum simulation experiments and compare the performance of the two leading quantum optimization approaches: Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) and quantum annealing, alongside a state-of-the-art classical solver. Our results indicate that while classical solvers remain superior, careful tuning of penalty parameters has a strong impact on quantum optimization outcomes. QAOA is highly sensitive to parameter choices, whereas quantum annealing produces more stable results on small to mid-sized instances. Further, our results reveal that MDKP instances can maintain feasibility at penalty values below theoretical bounds, while MUKP instances show greater sensitivity to penalty reductions. Finally, we outline directions for future research in solving MKP, including adaptive penalty parameter tuning, hybrid quantum-classical approaches, and practical optimization strategies for QAOA, as well as real-hardware evaluations.Article Room-Temperature Synthesis of Refractory Borides: a Case Study on Mechanochemistry and Characterization of Mo-Borides and W-Borides(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2025) Süzer, İlayda; Akbari, Amir; Kaya, Faruk; Mertdinç Ülküseven, Sıddıka; Derin, Bora; Öveçoğlu, M. Lütfi; Ağaoğulları, DuyguMo-boride and W-boride powders were produced from native boron oxide, magnesium, and related metal oxide starting materials by mechanochemical synthesis (MCS) followed by an purification treatment. The reaction formation mechanisms and the products were predicted with the FactSageTM thermochemical simulation program. Different conditions were tested to determine the optimum synthesis parameters. MCS was conducted at stoichiometric ratios and different milling durations, using excess reactant amounts over the determined optimum time. After MCS, unwanted phases were removed by HCl acid leaching. Detailed phase analyses of the final powders were obtained by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), whereas detailed microstructure characterization was conducted by scanning electron microscope/energy dispersion spectrometer (SEM/EDS), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and particle size analyzer. Among the utilized parameters, the ideal composition chosen for Mo boride synthesis was 6 h milled and leached MoO3-100 wt% B2O3-50 wt% Mg (1.41 mu m), including alpha-MoB, beta-MoB, MoB2, Mo2B, Mo2B5, and Mo phases. For the synthesis of W boride, the proper composition was found as WO3-100 wt% B2O3-50 wt% Mg (0.37 mu m) containing W2B5, WB, beta-WB, WB4, W2B, and W phases after milling for 20 h and leaching. Besides, as a result of the oxidation resistance measurements at 700 and 800 degrees C, phases belonging to MoO2 and WO2 were found along with boride phases.Conference Object Solving Xor In Spike Neural Network (SNN) With Component-off-the-shelf(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024) Cikikci, S.V.; Orek, E.; Ozgen, A.K.; Yavuz, A.; Ayhan, T.This paper addresses the solution of the XOR problem with Spiking Neural Networks (SNN) in order to improve energy efficiency and computational performance as Moore's Law approaches its limits. SNN is capable of solving nonlinear problems while saving energy by mimicking the working principles of biological neurons. For this purpose, a SNN consisting of 12 neurons was implemented on a breadboard using the Leaky Integrate and Fire (LIF) model. In the input layer of the network, 50 Hz and 100 Hz signals are processed with frequency sensitive filters. With the help of bandpass and low-pass filters, additive and inverting operational amplifiers, the XOR problem is successfully solved. © 2024 IEEE.Conference Object Seismic Performance of Damaged Code-Conforming Rc Columns Repaired With Sustainable Structural Mortar(Elsevier B.V., 2024) Kolemenoglu, S.; Halici, O.F.; Demir, C.; Aydemir, C.; Aydemir, M.E.; Ilki, A.Examining the seismic performance of damaged reinforced concrete (RC) structures after repair applications is vital for an effective post-earthquake disaster management policy. However, the number of experimental studies investigating the seismic behavior of repaired RC members is insufficient, especially for structural members that have endured slight or moderate level damages. In this study, four identical large-scale code-conforming RC columns were tested under combined effects of axial load and reversed cyclic lateral displacements. The reference column was tested until failure, while the remaining three columns were first imposed to lateral displacements until the formation of damages at different levels, then repaired with structural repair mortar that contains recycled raw materials without removing axial load and tested again until failure. The primary objectives of the experimental program are to enhance the knowledge on the post-earthquake performance of damaged RC columns and to investigate the effects of repair applications after slight and moderate damage levels. This paper provides details on the effectiveness of the aforementioned repair technique on the seismic performance of code-complying RC columns damaged at different damage levels. © 2024 Elsevier B.V.. All rights reserved.