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  • MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Optimization, Characterization, and Carbon Footprint Analysis of Alkali Activated Waste Tuff and Fly Ash Mixtures for Deep Mixed Columns

    Kamiloğlu, Hakan Alper; Yilmaz, Fatih

    Deep soil mixing (DSM) applications are one of the widely known soil stabilization techniques which can be applied to a wide range of soil types. Cement and lime are the major materials used as binders for DSM applications. However, as conventional binders lead to emit a large amount of CO2 during production, eco-friendly binders suitable for DSM applications have become prominent. Alkali-activated materials are good alternatives to conventional binders. This study was intended to investigate the usability of zeolite rich tuff wastes as an alkali-activated binder in DSM columns. Within this scope, the waste tuff and C-type fly ash mixture were used as an alkali-activated binder, and 10 M NaOH solution was used as an activator. Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed in experimental design to determine optimum components to obtain maximum unconfined compression strength and investigate the interaction between stabilization agents. From the RSM analysis the optimum ratios of activator (X1), waste tuff (X2), and precursor (X3) were determined as; X1 = 0.251, X2 = 0.548, and X3 = 0.538 for maximum UCS. UCS, mineralogical and microstructural characterization (XRF, XRD, SEM, EDX, FTIR) was performed for the DSM samples prepared considering the optimized components. It was determined that the UCS values of the 3, 7, and 28-day cured samples stabilized by considering the optimum values gave UCS values approximately 3 to 5 times higher than the lower limit values recommended by FHWA. As a result of mineralogical and microstructural investigation, the reason for the strength increase in the samples can be attributed to the formation of geopolymeric gel between the soil particles by tuff waste and fly ash activated with alkaline activator. Carbon footprint analyses were performed for 1m3 DSM columns produced with alkali-activated binders and ordinary Portland cement (OPC). From the analyses it was seen that the carbon footprint of the DSM column produced using alkali activated binders is lower than that of the DSM column obtained with OPC. After the general evaluation of the study, it is seen that the hypothesis that waste tuff can be used as environmentally safe alkali-activated binders instead of traditional binders is supported.

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    Social Dominance Orientation and Consumer Xenocentrism: Mediating Role of Status Consumption and Social Comparison

    Celik, Bilal; Ercis, Aysel

    This research aims to create a model that elucidates the reasons why people exhibit xenocentric consumer tendencies. In this context, a theoretical framework describing the evolution of consumer xenocentrism (C-XEN) was constructed by integrating elements from diverse theories. Then developed model was analyzed with empirical research involving 534 participants using structural equation modeling (SEM) with AMOS. The findings indicate that individuals with high social dominance orientation are more prone to having C-XEN, and proposes that status consumption and social comparison mediates the relationship between the social dominance orientation and the emergence of C-XEN. The framework allows to grasp the psychological factors contributing to C-XEN. In conclusion, testable propositions that are verifiable are believed to promote additional researches on the matter going forward.

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    Metacognitive training for algebra teaching to high school students: An action research study

    Okumuş, Özlem; Öztürk, Mesut

    Metacognition is an essential concept in mathematics education research. Studies indicate that high school students in Turkey must demonstrate expected success in learning mathematics in general and algebra in particular. To this end, the Ministry of National Education has initiated a mathematical mobilization in Turkey. Mathematics mobilization is a project that will adapt the learning of mathematics to daily life skills, making learning more accessible and ensuring that students love this course from an early age. In the initial interviews with teachers as part of this mobilization, teachers stated that high school students needed to exhibit sufficient metacognitive planning and monitoring strategies. Therefore, they required assistance in planning and monitoring their learning processes and motivating them to learn. The literature shows that metacognitive planning and monitoring are effective in teaching algebra. In this context, the research “How can metacognitive strategies be developed in high school students’ algebra learning?” seeks an answer to this problem. Based on preliminary teacher interviews, the researchers created action plans in collaboration with teachers. In the circular model, researchers tested these action plans and revised them. As a result of the cycle being repeated three times, researchers developed a teaching technique based on metacognitive planning and monitoring for high school students. The study's findings demonstrate that metacognitive training taught students metacognitive planning, monitoring, prediction, awareness, and motivation strategies.

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    Facile biomimetic synthesis of AgNPs using aqueous extract of Helichrysum arenarium: characterization and antimicrobial activity

    Yilmaz, Mustafa Tahsin; İspirli, Humeyra; Taylan, Osman; Balubaid, Mohammad; Dertli, Enes

    The present study focuses on synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by employment of a green and facile synthesis method. Aqueous extract of Helichrysum arenarium was used as a reducing and capping agent. The bioreduction of silver particles was monitored using UV–Vis spectroscopy based on increase in color intensity led by surface plasmon resonance. SEM, TEM, FTIR, DSC, and XRD analyses were followed for characterization, divulging that the nanoparticles were thermally resistant in the size of approximately 20 nm with a quasi-spherical shape without any agglomeration. AgNPs possessed a nanocrystal form with presence of crystalline Ag. EDAX analysis was used to verify that the nanoparticles were silver as revealed by a typical optical absorption peak of metallic silver nanocrystallites. The AgNPs were shown to have strong antibacterial and antifungal effects on some foodborne pathogens. The method developed in this study could offer a green, facile biomimetic, and cost-effective method.

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  • Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2024
    Sensory analysis and consumer acceptance of legume-based gluten-free bakery products

    Erten, Edibe S.; Erten, Tayyibe

    The replacement of gluten is essential for the development of gluten-free foods. To achieve this, variety of flours (such as corn flour, chestnut flour, and buckwheat flour) have been investigated by food scientists. Legume flours seem preferable to other flours among these gluten-alternative sources due to their nutritional quality. In this chapter, recent developments in legume-based gluten-free bakery products were investigated. Due to their high protein content, legumes have numerous applications in the gluten-free food industry. However, undesirable flavor formation limits their widespread usage. For this reason, the effects of replacing gluten-containing ingredients with legumes on the sensory properties and consumer acceptance were discussed as the main focus of this chapter.

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    Earthquake convexity and some new related inequalities

    Kadakal, Mahir; Işcan, Imdat; Kadakal, Huriye

    Unfortunately, eleven of our provinces were severely affected due to two severe earthquakes that occurred in our country, the Republic of Turkey, on February 6, 2023. As a result, thousands of buildings were destroyed and tens of thousands of our citizens lost their lives. From past to present, such disasters have occurred in many parts of our world and will continue to happen. In order to raise awareness for researchers and academicians reading our article, we will give a new definition of convexity in this article, and we will call it "earthquake convexity". In this paper, we study some algebraic properties of the earthquake convexity. Then we compare the results obtained with both Hölder, Hölder-Işcan inequalities and power-mean, improved power-mean integral inequalities and show that the results obtained with Hölder-Işcan and improved power-mean inequalities are better than the others. Some applications to special means of real numbers are also given.

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    Meditating role of career sustainability in the relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy and job satisfaction and subject well-being

    Özbilen, Uğur; Güven, Ahmet Zeki; Yiğit, Ömer; Kara, Ömer Tuğrul; Banaz, Emrullah

    The main purpose of this study, explore the mediating role of career sustainability in the relationships between teacher self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and subjective well-being. Teachers should have an acceptable level of satisfaction regarding self-efficacy, career sustainability, and job satisfaction to secure well-being. In a sense, this claim mandates revealing the relationships between these variables. Accordingly, we collected data from 369 Turkish language teachers aged 24–55 years employed in public schools using the Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale, Short Index of Job Satisfaction, Career Sustainability Scale, and Subjective Well-Being Scale and tested a mediation model to seek answers to our hypotheses. We collected the data using an online questionnaire battery web-based survey (Google Forms) which was created using data collection measures and demographic items. After creating the survey using Google Forms, we distributed it through various channels such as email lists, social media platforms, and professional networks (e.g., teacher WhatsApp groups, teacher Telegram groups, etc.). Respondents were invited to participate in the survey voluntarily. The findings showed that career sustainability mediated the relationships between teacher self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and subjective well-being. Accordingly, we may claim that teachers with desirable career sustainability are likely to have increased job satisfaction and well-being, contributing to their self-efficacy. This research emphasises the essential significance of career sustainability in the overall well-being and work satisfaction of teachers. Future study should investigate treatments aimed at improving career sustainability and examine these linkages in other cultural settings.

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    • SDG 8 · İnsana Yakışır İş ve Ekonomik Büyüme
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    Generalized strongly n-polynomial convex functions and related inequalities

    Özcan, Serap; Kadakal, Mahir; İşcan, İmdat; Kadakal, Huriye

    This paper focuses on introducing and examining the class of generalized strongly n-polynomial convex functions. Relationships between these functions and other types of convex functions are explored. The Hermite–Hadamard inequality is established for generalized strongly n-polynomial convex functions. Additionally, new integral inequalities of Hermite–Hadamard type are derived for this class of functions using the Hölder–İşcan integral inequality. The results obtained in this paper are compared with those known in the literature, demonstrating the superiority of the new results. Finally, some applications for special means are provided.

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  • Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2024
    Microwave Roasting

    Kutlu, Naciye; Pandiselvam, Ravi

    Roasting is a process that involves heat treatment to improve the digestibility, flavor and sensory aspects of foods and to provide the desired structural changes in the food product. In the microwave roasting method, the heat treatment applied to food products uses microwave energy. When this method is applied with the right temperature-time combination, it has many advantages, such as shorter processing time, energy efficiency, preserving the color components and nutritional quality to a large extent, prevention of the formation of acrylamide to a large extent and offering easy process control compared to traditional methods (roasting in pan, sand or oven), and therefore it has come to the fore in recent studies. With appropriate optimization studies, the negative effects of the microwave method will be minimized. Studies are needed to adapt the microwave roasting method on an industrial scale. Designing new devices which can use artificial intelligence for microwave roasting, an innovative and economical method, is among research expectations for the future.

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    Multi-method examination of contact mechanics in orthotropic layers under gravity

    Öner, Erdal; Uzun Yaylacı, Ecren; Yaylacı, Murat

    Analyzing the behavior of intelligent unconventional materials under diverse contact scenarios, in comparison to conventional materials, is a critical step in the initial design of engineering systems. This paper presents the development of analytical and numerical approaches for analyzing contact mechanics in a system comprising an orthotropic layer resting on a rigid foundation. Parametric analyses include the consideration of cylindrical and flat punch profiles. Analytical formulation utilizes integral transform methods to convert planar elasticity equations into a Cauchy-type singular integral equation of the second kind. A detailed description of the solution technique for the integral equation is provided, encompassing both the analytical formulation and the required discretization for obtaining the solution. Subsequently, a finite element approach (FEA) is employed to approximate contact bodies using a collection of finite elements, while contact boundaries are approximated by utilizing a set of polygons. Alternatively, the problem is addressed using the Multilayer Perceptron approach, a form of artificial neural network frequently applied in diverse machine learning applications, including scenarios involving contact problems. Finally, the resolution to the problem is achieved by employing the multilayer perceptron (MLP) method. The study yields determinations of contact stresses under the punch, the critical separation load resulting in the detachment of the orthotropic layer from the rigid foundation, and the corresponding separation distance. This analysis considers a range of dimensionless parameters and explored the behavior of diverse orthotropic materials. Comparisons between the results of the analytical method and computations from FEA and MLP reveal the exceptional accuracy attained by all three approaches. As the pioneer study employing three distinct approaches to examine continuous contact mechanics within an orthotropic layer under the influence of gravity, this research constitutes a valuable point of reference for upcoming scholars in the field.

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  • MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Nonlinear optical properties of KnCl (n = 2-7) superalkali clusters

    Şentürk, Şükrü; Fardad, Fraidoon; Ekincioğlu, Yavuz

    The lowest energy structures along with the low lying isomer, stabilities, electronic properties, optical properties and nonlinear optical responses of KnCl (n = 2-7) clusters were studied within the density functional theory. The second order energy difference, dissociation energy and GH-L (HOMO-LUMO gap) point out that KnCl (n = 3, 5, 7) clusters are more stable. The calculated adiabatic ionization energies (AIE) for the KnCl (n = 2-6) clusters are in agreement with the measured ionization energies. The optical properties, namely optical electronegativity and refractive index, depends on the GH-L energy values. The K atom capped planar rhombus geometry of the K4Cl causes the noticeable vibrational frequency shift compared to the rest of IR spectra of the clusters. The first static hyperpolarizability (β o) values are in the range of 2.33 × 103-2.87 × 104 au and the second static hyperpolarizability varies between 5.74 × 106 au and 38.9 × 106 au for the cluster. The nonlinear optical response is due to the superalkali nature of KnCl (n = 2-7) clusters. From computed β vec values, the hyperpolarizability has projection on the dipole moment vector for the superalkalis except the K2Cl and K5Cl. The absorption spectra point out that KnCl (n = 6-7) clusters can be suitable as a NLO material since they have transparency in the deep UV region (λ< 300 nm).

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2024
    A Comparative Study on the Bioactivity and Mineral Content of Different Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) Leaves Cultivated in Türkiye

    Yildiz, Hilal; Cakir, Ozlem; Cakiroglu, Kubra; Karatas, Neva

    The mineral composition, total phenolic content, radical scavenging, and antibacterial activity of 17 Vitis vinifera L. leaves obtained from vineyards in northeast Türkiye were investigated in this study. The antibacterial activities of grapevine leaf extracts were investigated by the disk diffusion method against five bacterial strains, and all leaf extracts showed inhibitory activity on both Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus. The radical scavenging activity of grapevine leaf extracts was evaluated using the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl) and ABTS (2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) assays. The ‘Gineş’ cultivar had the highest level of radical scavenging activity, while the ‘Ciklap’ cultivar had the lowest. The total phenolic content of leaf extracts was in the range of 172.66–483.33 µg GAE/mg DW. Grapevine leaf extracts were examined in terms of 15 different elements. The most abundant element in varieties of grapevine leaves was potassium, and its concentration varied between 5208.83 and 13,586.49 mg/kg. The results indicated that V. vinifera L. leaves had strong antioxidant and antibacterial activity, and the varieties of grapevine had a significant impact on these parameters (p < 0.001). Mineral and trace element contents were also significantly affected by cultivars (p < 0.05).

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    The effect of loneliness on fear of aging: Mediated by social support

    Akeren, Zahide; Akeren, Ihsan

    The study aimed to examine the relationships between loneliness, perceived support and fear of old age, to determine how they differ according to some socio-demographic variables and of loneliness to reveal the mediating role of perceived social support in the effect on fear of old age. In the descriptive cross-sectional study conducted between November 2023 and January 2024, the Loneliness Orientation Scale (LOS), Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS) and Fear of Old Age Scale (FOS) were used. Correlational analysis was used in the analysis of data collected from 611 participants aged 18–65 with two-stage sampling, T-test and ANOVA were used in the comparison of means, and the Hayes’ PROCESS macro was used to determine the mediating role of perceived social support. Women, singles, young people, those with low education and income fear old age more. There is a positive correlation between loneliness and fear of aging, and a negative correlation between these two and perceived social support. As a result, perceived social support is a partial mediator in the effect of loneliness on fear of old age and it should be considered as an effective source in reducing fear of old age.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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    Investigation of Post-Transplant Mental Well-Being in Liver Transplant Recipients with Hepatic Encephalopathy

    Saritaş, Serdar; Tarlaci, Sultan; Bulbuloglu, Semra; Guneş, Hüseyin

    Objective: In this study, we aimed to examine the healing trend of hepatic encephalopathy after transplantation surgery in patients with liver failure. Method: We conducted this descriptive and cross-sectional study with the participation of liver transplant recipients. A personal information form, the West Haven Criteria (WHC), the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS), and the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using Chi-squared tests, ANOVA, and paired-samples t-tests. Results: As time progressed after liver transplantation, hepatic encephalopathy stages regressed (p < 0.01). We found that liver transplant recipients with end-stage hepatic encephalopathy were mostly within the first 6 months after transplantation, while patients with first-stage hepatic encephalopathy had received liver transplants more than 2 years ago (p < 0.01). Conclusions: The results of our study revealed that hepatic encephalopathy stages regressed after transplantation, but there was no complete recovery. This highlights the need to develop new treatment strategies other than liver transplantation for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.

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    Intelligent detection of airport pavement subtle crack based on one-stage anchor-free deep neural network

    Yuan, Bo; Tapkın, Serkan; Pei, Lili; Tercan, Emre; Zhao, Kaiyue; Li, Wei

    To solve issues with low-detection accuracy and high-missed detection rate in subtle pavement cracks, this research proposed an intelligent detection method based on a one-stage anchor-free deep neural network, which consists of a feature extraction network, detection neck, and detection head. The feature extraction network with an extended deep attention network is responsible for extracting the features and output at different scales. The detection neck containing the special spatial pyramid structure fuses the contextual information of different scales to improve the abstract features. The detection head is composed of the anchor-free mechanism with decoupling property and the reparameterized structure to improve the detection accuracy and balance the algorithm complexity. The experimental results demonstrate that the Precision, Recall, and F1-Score are, 92.74%, 91.92%, and 0.9233 respectively. It has advantages over the most advanced one-stage detection method. Based on testing results, it has prominent stability and robustness for subtle pavement crack detection.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
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    Do the natural and herbal remedies used for fighting against COVID-19 pose a risk for surgical patients?

    Özkan, Meral; Güneş, Hüseyin

    Introduction: To determine what natural and herbal remedies were used in the fight against COVID-19 and analyze the potential of these products to create a risk for surgical patients. Methods: The study was conducted with a descriptive and cross-sectional research design. The data were collected between September and October 2021. In the study, convenience sampling, which is a non-probability sampling method, was used. An online questionnaire was applied to the participants on social media platforms. In the data collection process, 1 488 individuals were reached. Results: The most frequently used herbal remedies by the participants were garlic (62.8%), ginger (53.4%), linden (42.3%), turmeric (37.9%), and oregano (35.6%). The most frequently used natural remedies were lemon (65.4%), honey (53.8%), yogurt (47.2%), traditional soups (33.5%), and vinegar (33.1%). The most frequently used supplements of vitamins were vitamin D (42.4%) vitamin C (41.1%), vitamin B12 (22.4%), vitamin E (8.7%), and fish oil/Omega-3 fatty acids (7.5%). Among the participants who reported that they used natural and herbal remedies (n = 710), only 6.9% were determined to have undergone a surgery in this period. Furthermore, 89.8% of these individuals who presented to the hospital for a surgery had not been asked whether they used natural or herbal remedies by healthcare professionals. Conclusion: The intake of garlic and vitamin E supplements according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the intake of garlic, ginger, turmeric/curcumin, and vitamin E supplements according to the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement Consensus Statement should be stopped before a surgery.

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    Can Enzymatic Modified Pectin in Mediterranean Fruits Be Therapeutic Against Stomach Cancer?

    Üstün, Selime; Kizil, Hamit Emre; Dertli, Enes

    The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of enzymatically modified pectin products derived from grapefruit, jujube, and kumquat on the MKN-45 gastric cancer cell line in vitro. FTIR analysis revealed that the spectra of the pectins produced were comparable to those of commercial pectin and included the characteristic peaks identified in the literature. The galacturonic acid content was measured as 612 mg/g in grapefruit pectin, 544 mg/g in jujube pectin, and 704 mg/g in kumquat pectin. DSC analysis indicated that all pectin samples and their modifications exhibited one endothermic peak and one exothermic peak. Cytotoxicity assessments revealed that the enzymatically modified grapefruit pectin demonstrated significant cytotoxic effects across all tested concentrations, with 0.075 mg/mL being the most effective. For kumquat pectin, all tested concentrations showed cytotoxic properties, with 0.3, 0.15, and 0.075 mg/mL being the most effective. In the case of jujube pectin, cytotoxic effects were observed at all concentrations except for 1.2 mg/mL.

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    Evaluation of the seismic performance pre- and post-restoration of a masonry clock tower's FE model updated via experimental and optimization methods

    Ergün, Mustafa; Tayfur, Bilal

    This article presents comprehensive numerical and partial experimental studies to determine the seismic performance of the recently restored masonry clock tower in Bayburt before and after restoration. The numerical dynamic characteristics of the structure are obtained by free vibration analysis conducted on the preliminary finite element model, while the experimental ones are determined through ambient vibration testing. The ultimate finite element models reflecting the actual state of the structure pre- and post-restoration are created through a model updating process based on the principle of minimizing the differences between numerical and experimental dynamic properties via the Tabu Search Algorithm. Dynamic analyses of the models are carried out by the mode superposition method in the time domain, using eleven earthquake ground motion records selected considering the tectonic structure of the region and scaled to the design spectrum explicitly established to the site. Seismic responses are evaluated based on displacement, maximum-minimum principal stress, and maximum-minimum principal strain. The maximum principal stress value, the most critical parameter jeopardizing the safety of masonry structures, is 2.069 MPa before the restoration reaches 2.489 MPa, with an increase of approximately 20.3 % after the restoration. Since this value is less than the tensile strength of the masonry material, 3.120 MPa, it is not at a level that poses any risk to the structure. Other structural reactions also remain below the limit values. Therefore, according to today's seismic hazard analysis criteria, it can be said that the clock tower is safe. However, the North Anatolian Fault Zone, with high tectonic activity passing just south of the city, has the potential to produce severe earthquakes that may affect the region in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically monitor the seismic behaviors of the historical masonry structures in Bayburt and take essential precautions based on the results.

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    Effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticles against salt and heat stress in safflower cultivars

    Dinler, Burcu Seckin; Cetinkaya, Hatice; Koc, Fatma Nur; Gül, Volkan; Sefaoğlu, Fırat

    This study aimed to determine the effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticle (TiO2NP) pretreatment on seeds of different safflower cultivars (Balci, Dinçer) under salt and heat stresses. The apparent effects on stress markers (malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and superoxide radical (O2 •⁻) content), as well as changes in germination and physiological parameters (radicle and plumula weight and length measurements), were investigated. TiO2NP pretreatment caused an increase in radicle length and plumula fresh weight for the Balci cultivar under salinity. Furthermore, plumula dry weight was alleviated with TiO2NP pretreatment for both cultivars. TiO2NP pretreatment improved plumula dry and fresh weights for both cultivars under heat stress. In addition, MDA content decreased for both cultivars under heat stress but only for Balci under salt stress. The amount of O2 •⁻ radicals positively affected only the radicle for both cultivars under heat stress. This study is the first to document the alleviation of salt stress damage for the Balci safflower cultivar, and protection for both Balci and Dinçer cultivars under heat stress, using 200 ppm TiO2NP pretreatment.

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    Physicochemical Characteristics, Phenolic Components, and Antioxidant Capacities of Lavender Honey (Lavandula Spp.) from Isparta Region of Türkiye

    Kolayli, Sevgi; Can, Zehra; Kara, Yakup; Ozkok, Aslı; Ozmert Ergin, Sema; Kemal, Mehmet; Demir Kanbur, Esra

    Lavender honey is one of the most desirable blossom honeys for its unique taste and aromatic qualities and can vary significantly from one region to another. In this study, melissopalynological, physicochemical and antioxidant properties of lavender honey from the Isparta region of Türkiye were investigated. The ration of the Lavandula spp. pollen were identified ranging from 9 % to 76 % in the thirteen samples. The average pH, conductivity, moisture, Hunter Lab* and proline values were 3.72, 0.22 mS/cm, 17.17 %, L*: 66.56, a*: 66.32, b*:18.41 and 576.92 mg/kg, respectively. The average F+G and F/G were 67.66 % and 1.02, respectively. The average of total phenolic (TP) and flavonoid (TF) substance were found to be 39.40 mg GAE/100 g and 3.23 mg QUE/100 g, respectively. The average total antioxidant capacity (FRAP) and DPPH radical scavenging activity values were found to be 178.28 μmol FeSO4 ⋅ 7H2O/100 g and 53.09 mg/mL, respectively. In the phenolic component analysis performed with HPLC-PDA, p-OH-benzoic acid, p-coumaric acid, chrysin and pinocembrin were detected as common polyphenols in the samples. Conclusively, despite considerable variability in their monofloral characteristics, no significant differences were observed in the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of lavender honeys.

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