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• MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1/r/bayburt/10968
  Assessment of radiological hazards arising from natural radioactivity in Bayburt stones used in buildings and possible effects on public health

  Dizman, Serdar; Umar, Muttaka; Hatipoglu, Yavuz Selim

  Background – Since ancient times, natural stones have served as essential materials in construction, landscaping, and artistic applications. Bayburt stone is one of the most important stones used in and around Bayburt, in the Eastern Black Sea region of Türkiye. It has been frequently used in buildings (castle, house, etc.), street flooring, fountains, and places of worship from ancient times to the present day. Due to their underground origin, natural stones contain natural radioisotopes in various concentrations, making the assessment of their radioactivity levels important for public health. Objective – This study aims to determine the natural radioactivity levels of Bayburt stones used in buildings and to assess the potential radiological hazards and possible effects on public health. Methods – Natural radioactivity levels (226Ra, 232Th and 40K) were determined in a total of 36 Bayburt stone samples, 30 from five different quarries and 6 from a natural stone factory in Bayburt province. High-purity germanium (HPGe) spectrometry was employed to measure radioactivity concentrations. Additionally, several radiological hazard indices (Raeq, Hin, Iγ, D, AEDE, AGDE, and ELCR) were calculated and compared with reference limits proposed by international organizations. Results – The radioactivity concentrations in the Bayburt stone samples ranged from 1.56 to 23.54 Bq/kg for 226Ra, from 0.53 to 23.69 Bq/kg for 232Th, and from 10.31 to 505.35 Bq/kg for 40K. The average activity concentrations were found to be 5.56 ± 0.90 Bq/kg for 226Ra, 4.62 ± 0.65 Bq/kg for 232Th, and 179.12 ± 9.88 Bq/kg for 40K. The average values of Raeq, Hin, Iγ, D, AEDE, AGDE, and ELCR were found to be 18.68 Bq/kg, 0.07, 0.14, 8.91 nGy/h, 43, 72 μSv/y, 63.06 μSv/y, and 17.07 × 10−5, respectively. All calculated radiological hazard indices were below the recommended safety limits. Conclusion – The findings indicate that the Bayburt stone samples investigated are suitable for construction purposes and do not pose significant radiological hazards to human health when used in building environments.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1/r/bayburt/11042
  Understanding the moderating role of gender in physical activity enjoyment and mental well-being: evidence from university students’ campus recreation participation

  Karakullukcu, Omur Fatih; Ayhan, Cihan; Guder, Ferhat; Talaghir, Laurentiu-Gabriel; Cosoreanu, Dumitru Marius; Bentea, Cristina Corina

  Background: Participation in physical activity is considered an important factor not only for individuals’ physical health but also for their psychological well-being. Developing physical activity habits, especially among university-aged individuals, plays a critical role in long-term health outcomes. In this context, the impact of physical activity enjoyment on individuals’ mental well-being has become a topic of interest. However, the moderating role of individual differences, particularly gender, in this relationship has not yet been sufficiently clarified. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between physical activity enjoyment and mental well-being among university students and to reveal the moderating effect of gender on this relationship. Method: The research was conducted using a relational screening model. The study group consisted of 392 university students (261 male and 131 female; mean age = 22.95 ± 2.58) from Sakarya University of Applied Sciences who participated in campus recreation activities. Data were collected via a face-to-face survey using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale and the Mental Well-being Scale. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and regression-based moderation analysis using PROCESS Macro Model 1 were used in the statistical analysis. Results: The level of enjoyment of physical activity was found to have a significant positive effect on mental well-being (r = 0.427, p = 0.001; F = 50.388, p < 0.001; R2 = 0.280). Moderation analysis further showed that gender significantly moderated this relationship (ΔR2 = 0.049; p < 0.001). The effect of enjoyment on mental well-being was significant for both males (β = 0.2693; S.E. = 0.0348; p < 0.001; 95% CI [0.2010, 0.3377]) and females (β = 0.7913; S.E. = 0.0949; p < 0.001; 95% CI [0.6047, 0.9780]), with the effect being stronger among females. Conclusion: The findings show that considering gender-sensitive approaches in physical activity programs to be implemented on university campuses has a potential impact on improving the psychological well-being of students.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ1/r/bayburt/11658
  Prevalence and predictors of psychological assistance services for older individuals in Turkish society

  Coşkun, Hüseyin; Yildiz, Ibrahim; Alkan, Ömer

  Background/aim: Due to the high contribution of psychological problems to the decline in the comfortable lifestyle of the older individuals, determining the factors that affect individuals' receiving psychological services and searching for solutions based on these factors is one of the primary concerns of national and international decision-makers. This study aimed to identify the factors that affect older individuals' access to psychological assistance services in Turkey. Methods: In this study, the Turkish Health Research micro dataset, which was conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) in 2016 and 2019, was employed. In this dataset, the data of 7,252 older individuals were analyzed. Using binary logistic analysis, the factors that are effective for obtaining psychological assistance for the older individuals were identified. Results: According to the results of the analysis, factors such as gender, education, general health status, disease status, payment of health expenditures, and body mass index affected older individuals who received psychological assistance. Conclusion: In recent years, there has been a rise in the availability of psychological assistance services for the older individuals. By identifying factors that increase the likelihood of receiving psychological assistance services, this study is expected to contribute to the creation and regulation of psychological assistance services to prevent possible psychological problems that may occur in old age, minimize the problems experienced by individuals, and promote a more comfortable lifestyle.

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