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İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Kurumsal Açık Erişim Arşivi

DSpace@Gelişim, İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi tarafından doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak yayınlanan; kitap, makale, tez, bildiri, rapor, araştırma verisi gibi tüm akademik kaynakları uluslararası standartlarda dijital ortamda depolar, Üniversitenin akademik performansını izlemeye aracılık eder, kaynakları uzun süreli saklar ve yayınların etkisini artırmak için telif haklarına uygun olarak Açık Erişime sunar.

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Intercultural Dialogue Begins at the Dining Table: A Unilateral Kosovo Perspective on Turkish–Kosovar Fusion Cuisine
(MDPI AG, 2026) Uçuk, Ceyhun; Çevik, Çağın; Arman, Onurcan; Spence, Charles
Fusion cuisine blends ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavours from different cultures, yet little is known about how it is perceived within the context of gastrodiplomacy. This study explores perceptions of fusion cuisine at a multicultural gastrodiplomacy event held in Kosovo, where the participants first sampled Turkish–Kosovar fusion dishes during tasting sessions and subsequently completed an online questionnaire designed to assess their experience. In this event, participants attended structured tasting activities in Prizren and Pristina, where they sampled dishes combining elements of both culinary traditions, and then completed an online structured questionnaire consisting of 5-point Likert-type items evaluating their fusion cuisine preferences. The study was conducted in Kosovo as part of a unilateral gastrodiplomatic initiative. A total of 451 participants responded to an online questionnaire, which included fusion cuisine preference scores and metaphorical descriptions of their culinary experiences. A key contextual characteristic of this study is that data were collected exclusively during a fusion cuisine event held in Kosovo, with participation from a multinational audience who attended the event. Therefore, the sample reflects diverse cultural backgrounds within a single-location setting. The results indicate that younger, highly educated, and higher-income participants exhibited significantly greater openness to culinary diversity. These findings advance the state of knowledge by demonstrating that public reception of gastrodiplomacy is stratified by socioeconomic factors rather than defined solely by national background. Practically, this implies that effective fusion-based diplomacy requires targeted strategies to bridge demographic gaps and ensure broader social inclusivity, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
Midpalatal Suture Maturation in Young Individuals: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evidence Challenging Age-Based Treatment Decisions
(B. C. Decker, 2026) Cesur Aydın, Kader; Tekin, Alperen; Gaş, Selin
Background: Assessment of midpalatal suture (MPS) maturation is essential for determining whether rapid maxillary expansion (RME) or surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) is indicated. Although MPS maturation is associated with age and sex, considerable individual variability exists. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between MPS maturation stages, age, and sex using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: A retrospective analysis of 488 CBCT scans was performed. MPS maturation was assessed using the 5-stage classification system proposed by Angelieri et al 2 observers independently evaluated the images, and interobserver reliability was calculated. Results: Interobserver agreement was excellent (κ=0.919). The distribution of MPS maturation stages was as follows: stage A (0.2%), stage B (16.6%), stage C (34.8%), stage D (39.5%), and stage E (8.8%). Among individuals aged 18 to 20 years, 1.8% were classified as stage C, 64.2% as stage D, and 34% as stage E. Conclusion: A high proportion of the study population (91.2%) exhibited immature MPS stages, suggesting a favorable response to nonsurgical maxillary expansion. Notably, only 34% of individuals aged 18 to 20 years demonstrated complete suture maturation (stage E), indicating that chronological age alone is an unreliable determinant for treatment planning. Female participants exhibited earlier suture maturation compared with males.
Multisensory feedback in gymnastics education: a kinematic study on skill acquisition in youth athletes
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2026) Şahiner Güler, Vesile; Turan, Mehmet Behzat; Pepe, Osman; Gülşen, Doğukan Batur Alp; Soyal, Mehmet; Yıldız, Mevlüt
Background: Feedback is considered a fundamental component of motor skill learning, yet evidence comparing the effectiveness of visual, verbal, and combined feedback modalities in youth gymnastics remains limited. This study examined the effects of mixed (visual + verbal), visual, and verbal feedback on the acquisition of selected gymnastics skills using two-dimensional kinematic analysis. Methods: Sixty female gymnasts aged 7-11 years were randomly assigned to mixed feedback (n = 20), visual feedback (n = 20), or verbal feedback (n = 20) groups. Participants completed an 8-week gymnastics training program. Performance in the Front Scale, Back Scale (Knee-Knee), Back Scale (Shoulder-Knee), and Split Jump was assessed at pre-test, mid-test, and post-test using Kinovea-based kinematic analysis. A mixed-design ANOVA was conducted to evaluate the effects of feedback modality, time, and the Group × Time interaction. Bonferroni-adjusted post hoc comparisons were performed where appropriate. Results: Significant Group × Time interactions were observed for the Back Scale (Knee-Knee) (F = 3.375, p = .020, η2 = .106), Back Scale (Shoulder-Knee) (F = 32.662, p < .001, η2 = .534), and Split Jump (F = 3.510, p = .023, η2 = .110), indicating that performance improvements differed across feedback conditions. Mixed feedback generally led to greater improvement than visual or verbal feedback for these skills. In contrast, although Front Scale performance improved over time, the Group × Time interaction was not statistically significant (F = 1.680, p = .160), suggesting that improvement patterns did not differ significantly among feedback modalities for this skill. Across all analyses, verbal feedback alone tended to produce smaller improvements than mixed or visual feedback. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the effectiveness of feedback modalities may depend on the specific gymnastics skill being learned. Mixed feedback appears particularly advantageous for skills requiring greater coordination and postural control, whereas no clear superiority of any feedback modality was observed for Front Scale performance. Integrating visual demonstrations with verbal instruction may therefore represent an effective strategy for enhancing motor skill acquisition in youth gymnastics.
Inspiratory muscle training enhances jumping power and shooting performance in elite air pistol athletes
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2026) Aydın, Ahmet Serhat; Yılmaz, Coşkun; Söyler, Mehmet; Güney, Gamze; Eyüboğlu, Ender; Karakulak, İzzet; Ceylan, Tülay; Altuğ, Tolga; Daniela Giconda Burac; Şahinler, Yunus; Çitozi, Robert; Tutal, Varol; Geantă, Vlad Adrian
Background Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to enhance respiratory efficiency, postural stabilization, and neuromuscular coordination in athletic populations. However, its effects in precision sports such as air pistol shooting remain insufficiently explored. This study investigated the impact of a 4-week IMT program on respiratory muscle strength, explosive lower-limb performance, reaction time, and shooting accuracy in competitive air pistol athletes. Methods Twenty trained male air pistol athletes (age 18–35 years) were randomly assigned to an IMT group (n=10) or a control group (n=10). The IMT group performed supervised inspiratory muscle training twice daily (30 breaths/ session), six days per week, for four weeks, using a threshold-loading device set initially at 40% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), with progressive overload applied weekly. Both groups maintained their regular shooting training routines. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included countermovement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ) performance (OptoJump), visual and auditory reaction time (Cognitech), and shooting performance evaluated via the SCATT system. A two-way repeated-measures ANOVA (group × time) was used for statistical analysis. Results Significant group × time interactions were observed for CMJ height (p< 0.001, η²p=0.618), CMJ power (p=0.007, η²p=0.345), SJ height (p=0.050, η²p=0.184), and SJ power (p=0.050, η²p=0.181), indicating meaningful improvements in explosive performance in the IMT group. Shooting accuracy demonstrated a large and statistically significant interaction effect (p< 0.001, η²p=0.532), with substantial improvement observed only in the IMT group. Reaction time variables showed favourable but non-significant trends (p> 0.05). Conclusion A short-term IMT intervention significantly enhanced lower-limb explosive performance and shooting accuracy in competitive air pistol athletes without altering overall training load. These findings suggest that IMT may represent an effective, low-cost adjunct strategy to improve neuromuscular stability and fine-motor precision in precision-sport athletes. Trial registration This trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov under the title “ Inspiratory Muscle Training Enhances Jumping Power and Shooting Performance in Elite Air Pistol Athletes” (ClinicalTrials.govNCT07406451 registration date 06 February 2026 retrospectively registered).
Quality and Readability of AI-Generated Information on Bipolar Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Content Analysis
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2026) Karakaya, İbrahim
Background: Bipolar disorder is a clinically sensitive and diagnostically complex condition in which unclear or incomplete psychoeducational information may contribute to misunderstanding of symptoms, delayed helpseeking, and unsafe interpretation of treatment options. Large language models are increasingly used as on-demand sources of mental health information, yet comparative evidence on the quality and readability of AIgenerated information about bipolar disorder remains limited. Methods: This cross-sectional content analysis evaluated 180 responses generated by ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek to 20 bipolar disorderrelated questions derived from Google Trends. Each question was asked in three independent new sessions for each model. Information quality was assessed using the 20-item EQIP instrument, and readability was evaluated using Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Flesch Reading Ease, and word count. To address the non-independence of repeated responses nested within prompts, a linear mixed-effects model was used with AI model and question category as fixed effects and question ID as a random intercept. Results: In the mixed-effects analysis, AI model significantly predicted EQIP scores. Compared with ChatGPT, Gemini and DeepSeek generated higher EQIP scores, with DeepSeek showing the largest estimated difference. Question category also contributed to information quality, although category-level pairwise comparisons did not remain significant after Bonferroni adjustment. Higher EQIP scores were moderately associated with longer responses and more favorable readability indices. Inter-rater analyses showed moderate absolute agreement for total EQIP scores and variable item-level agreement. Conclusions: Within the specific models, access conditions, prompts, date, and settings tested in this study, AI-generated bipolar disorder information differed across models in EQIP-rated quality and readability. These findings should be interpreted as content-quality findings rather than evidence of clinical accuracy, safety, or patient benefit. AI-generated psychoeducation should therefore be treated as a supplementary information source requiring expert review rather than a replacement for clinician-guided education.