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Perfusion-Mri for Differentiating Cerebral Metastatic Lesions and Gliomas: an Evidence-Based Review
No full textBackground: Lesions affecting the brain are variable and have multiple pathologies. Brain metastasis is a common entity of lesions that can be misleading in diagnosis. Brain metastasis affects the patient's life and survival in about 40% of cases; all patients with metastatic brain lesions are indicated for surgery, so proper diagnosis is crucial for each patient. Non-invasive diagnosis is a promising way to confirm the diagnosis of cerebral metastatic lesions for patients who are not indicated for surgery for medical reasons. To our knowledge, this is the first evidence-based review article regarding utilizing perfusion-MRI for approaching cerebral metastatic lesions. Methods: A comprehensive database search on PubMed/Medline, Scopus and Google Scholar was done by the relevant keywords. Eligibility of articles was done by following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool was used to determine the risk of bias among the included studies. Results: From 2989 articles, only 31 studies were eligible for the qualitative synthesis. A comprehensive summary of the included study was made according to population, intervention, comparator and outcomes (PICO) method. Conclusions: Diagnosing cerebral metastases, categorizing subtypes, and monitoring their response to treatment is a challenging endeavor for neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and oncologists. Technological advances in MRI software as perfusion-based MRIs are designated to facilitate diagnosis and follow-up for patients with cerebral metastases.Science Citation Index Expande
Post-Covid Neutropenia in an Infant With Thalassemia Minor: Case Report
No full textThis case of an 11-month-old female who developed severe neutropenia following COVID-19 infection underscores the need for heightened vigilance and monitoring of hematological parameters in infants post-COVID-19. The exact mechanism of COVID-19-induced neutropenia is not fully understood, but it may involve cytokine-induced suppression of hematopoiesis and bone marrow repression due to the inflammatory response. Given the potential for serious clinical implications, including increased susceptibility to infections, it is crucial to effectively identify and manage neutropenia in this vulnerable population. Further research is necessary to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and optimize treatment strategies for COVID-19-related hematological complications in infants.Qatar National LibraryThe authors would like to thank Qatar National Library for the open-access funding and the Global Alliance of Young Researchers for their support and high-quality mentorship. Qatar National Library Open Access publishing facilitated by the Qatar National Library, as part of the Wiley Qatar National Library agreement.Emerging Sources Citation Inde
The Role of Sensory Processing Patterns on Mental Health in Healthy Adults
No full textIntroduction: There are individual differences in processing sensory information. Growing evidence indicates that differences in sensory processing may contribute to a greater risk of developing mental ill-health issues. This study aimed to explore the relationship between sensory processing patterns and depression, anxiety, and stress in healthy adults. Method: This cross-sectional study included 341 healthy adults, aged between 18 and 60. Participants completed a sociodemographic form, the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. Results: Sensory sensitivity, low registration, and sensory avoidance had positive moderate correlations with depression, anxiety, and stress (p < 0.001); sensory sensitivity was negatively correlated with stress (p < 0.05). Regression models indicated that both sensory sensitivity and low registration patterns were predictors of depression, anxiety, stress, and the total score of Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. The sensory avoidance predicted depression, while the sensory seeking pattern was linked only to stress. Conclusion: Passive self-regulation strategies (sensory sensitivity and low registration) may play a role in experiencing mental ill-health issues. In contrast, active self-regulation strategies (sensory avoidance and sensory seeking) may help protect against these mental health challenges. Occupational therapists can help clients manage mental health issues better by addressing sensory processing patterns. However, more evidence is required. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Science Citation Index Expanded - Social Science Citation Inde
The Impact of Game-Based Learning (Gbl) on Efl Learners' Buoyancy, Directed Motivational Currents (Dmcs), and Language Learning
No full textThe teaching approach of game-based learning emphasizes the creation, improvement, and use of games for educational purposes and training to achieve specific learning goals. A quasi-experimental research study using quantitative methods was conducted to investigate the impact of Game-Based Learning on the academic resilience, Directed Motivational Currents, and language learning of English as Foreign Language (EFL) Learners. The study involved 30 pre- intermediate students from two classes at the Iran-Europe Language Institute in Tehran, with one class assigned to the experimental group and the other to the control group. To provide a baseline for comparison, the experimental group participated in game-based learning, while the control group received traditional education devoid of any game-based activities. In effect, the experimental group engaged in digital and non-digital games related to vocabulary, grammar, and other language components alongside with some real-time quizzes, whereas the control group adhered to traditional teaching procedure in instruction, revision, and mainstream quizzes, in a non-gamified context. Data were collected using the L2 Buoyancy Questionnaire and the Persian version of the Dynamic online DMC Disposition Questionnaire. Results indicated statistically significant improvements in the experimental group`s academic buoyancy, DMC, and language proficiency with effect sizes of 1.96, 0.71.272, and 0.585 respectively, compared to the control group. Derived from these findings, teachers are recommended to integrate game- based learning by incorporating interactive language tasks such as digital simulation or vocabulary games into their lesson plans, helping the students engage more with the material effectively. Furthermore, educational institutions and administrators can elevate students' knowledge quality by incorporating game- based instruction into curricula, by providing structured gamified tasks aligned with curriculum objectives to make learning more effective and engaging.Emerging Sources Citation Inde
The Effect of Neck Mobilization Vs. Combined Neck and Lumbar Mobilization on Pain and Range of Motion in People With Cervical Disc Herniation: a Randomized Controlled Study
No full textBackground: To assess the effectiveness of Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy (KEOMT) applied to cervical-only mobilization versus both lumbar and cervical regions on pain intensity and range of motion (ROM) in individuals with cervical disc herniation. Methods: Thirty-three participants were enrolled in the study. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received cervical-only KEOMT, while Group B received combined lumbar and cervical KEOMT. Interventions were administered three times a week for four weeks. Pain was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ROM was assessed for flexion and lateral flexion, and Neck Pain and Disability Index (NPDI) and Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were used for evaluation. Results: In intra-group measurements, a statistically significant difference was observed in all parameters of pain, ROM, disability, and quality of life for the mobilization methods applied in both groups (p < 0.05). Group B demonstrated significantly greater improvements in ROM/flexion, pain, and disability outcomes compared to Group A in inter-group measurements (p < 0.05). Physical and emotional sub-groups of quality of life measures also favored Group B in intergroup analysis (p < 0.05). However, the power values for ROM and quality of life parameters were found to be low. Conclusions: The cervical plus lumbar KEOMT technique is more effective than cervical-only mobilization in improving pain and disability. However, low power values for ROM and quality of life suggest these results may lack clinical significance, warranting further research.Emerging Sources Citation Inde
The Effects of Two Different Concurrent Training Programs on Specific Performance, Physiological and Biochemical Parameters in Soccer Players
No full textThe study examined the effects of two concurrent training models, one being an eight-week High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and the other, High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) both with additional strength training (S), on physiological parameters (blood lactate concentration and heart rate), athlete's performance (maximal strength, explosive power, aerobic endurance, 20 m sprint), and biochemical outputs. The study involved a total of 21 young males playing with amateur soccer licenses for at least 2 years divided into three groups. One group received S + HIIT training, second group received S + HIFT training and the control group continued their soccer-specific training. Both the experimental and the control groups underwent pre- and post-tests and while only the experimental groups underwent an eight-week training program. Pre- and post-tests of the all the participants included measurements of body composition, adaptation studies, trial measurements, biochemical blood, aerobic endurance measurements, sprint tests, and strength measurements. The Mixed Design ANOVA analysis was utilized to examine the performance, physiological, and biochemical data of the participants before and after the experiment. Concurrent training models were effective in increasing athletic performance (VO2max, CMJ, 1RM bench press and Yo-Yo test) and physiological outcomes during recovery (HR, blood lactate, Borg Scale) compared to the control group with traditional training. There was no significant difference between the biochemical changes in the S + HIIT, S + HIFT and control groups during the trial period. In summary, both concurrent training (CT) models had positive effects on sports performance and physiological outcomes, but not on biochemical outcomes. © The Author(s) 2024.Social Science Citation Inde
Presidents’ President: Erdoğan-Centred Crony Capitalism and Football Governance in Turkey
No full textThis study seeks to investigate evidence of cronyism within the intricate network of individuals and entities involved in Turkey’s football industry, spanning financial, political, and football-related actors. Employing Social Network Analysis (SNA) as its primary methodology, our research aims to visually depict this network’s cronyism and provide comprehensive contextual information to enable sociological interpretations of the relationships among these actors. Our findings shed light on the complex entanglement of football management with various networks in Turkey, highlighting that these crony connections obscure the boundary between government and business, resulting in covert political manipulation of the football sector. This interference erodes football management’s autonomy through consistent autocratic regulations favouring crony business networks and indirectly violates international governance principles. Our research underscores that comprehending a football environment intertwined with business and politics requires acknowledging the extensive presence of crony capitalism and the necessity for transparency and autonomy within the football industry. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.Emerging Sources Citation Inde
Advancements in Human Pose Estimation: A Review of Key Studies and Findings Till 2025
Get PDFThis paper presents an in-depth literature review that comprehensively covers the major developments, methods, architectures and datasets used in the field of human pose prediction up to 2025. The review covers a broad spectrum, starting with traditional methods, deep learning-based techniques, convolutional neural networks, graph-based approaches and more recently prominent transformer-based models. In addition to two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) human pose estimation methods, the paper analyses in detail the diversity of data sets, applications of Microsoft Kinect technology, real-time pose estimation systems and related architectural designs. Overall, the review of more than 120 papers shows that existing systems have made significant progress in terms of accuracy, computational efficiency and practical applications, but that there are still some challenges to overcome in complex scenarios such as multiple person detection, occlusion problems and outdoor environments. This in-depth analysis highlights current trends in the field, future research directions and potential applications
Examination of the Relationship Between Mothers' Self-Confidence and Maternal Attachment in the Postpartum Period
No full textOBJECTIVE: The relationship between self-confidence and maternal attachment during the postpartum period is critical to both the infant's healthy development and the mother's psychosocial adjustment. This study aimed to evaluate the association between mothers' self-confidence levels and maternal attachment during the postpartum period. METHOD: The study employed a descriptive and correlational design. A purposive sampling method was used in the study, and 147 mothers who were between 1 and 4 months postpartum, over the age of 18 years, able to communicate in Turkish and competent to fill out an online survey were included in the study. The data collection tools included the Descriptive Information Form, the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale (KPCS), and the Maternal Attachment Inventory (MAI). The collected data were processed and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for Windows, version 24.0. RESULTS: The participants' mean total KPCS score was 35.95 +/- 4.39, and the mean MAI score was 92.71 +/- 5.34. No statistically significant association was found between maternal attachment and parental confidence levels (p > .05). Additionally, no significant differences were observed between participants' sociodemographic characteristics and their scale scores (p > .05). CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that maternal confidence and attachment, although both essential components of postpartum adjustment, function as independent constructs influenced by different psychological and contextual mechanisms. Understanding these dimensions separately may provide insights for developing targeted interventions to support mothers in the early postpartum period
Kırsal Toplu Konutların Yapı Performans Kriterleri Üzerinden Sürdürülebilirlik Değerlendirmesi: Günyurdu Köyü Örneği
No full textKırsal alanlardaki yeni konut projeleri yalnızca barınma ihtiyacını karşılamakla kalmaz, aynı zamanda bölgenin sosyal, kültürel ve ekonomik yapıları üzerinde de önemli etkiye sahiptir. Bu çabaların yerel sosyal normlarla ve doğal çevreyle uyumlu olmaması hem bireysel refahı hem de uzun vadeli sürdürülebilirliği tehdit etmektedir. Bu çalışma, kullanıcı memnuniyeti perspektifinden kırsal toplu konut projelerinin sürdürülebilirlik performansını değerlendirmeyi amaçlayarak yapı performans kriterlerine uyum düzeylerini ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırma kapsamında, Günyurdu Köyü'nde yer alan bir toplu konut projesi vaka çalışması olarak seçilmiştir. Kullanım sonrası değerlendirme (POE) yöntemi bazlı anket çalışması, sakinlerin konutlarla ilgili memnuniyet düzeylerini ortaya koyarken, aynı zamanda geliştirilmesi gereken alanlar hakkında veriler sunmaktadır. Bulgular, yeni toplu konutlarla ilgili memnuniyetin ortalamanın altında olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu çalışma, kırsal alanlarda sürdürülebilir toplu konut politikalarının gelecek geliştirilme süreçlerine katkı sağlamayı hedeflemektedir