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Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 2Cochleogram-Based Speech Emotion Recognition With the Cascade of Asymmetric Resonators With Fast-Acting Compression Using Time-Distributed Convolutional Long Short-Term Memory and Support Vector Machines(Mdpi, 2025) Parlak, CevahirFeature extraction is a crucial stage in speech emotion recognition applications, and filter banks with their related statistical functions are widely used for this purpose. Although Mel filters and MFCCs achieve outstanding results, they do not perfectly model the structure of the human ear, as they use a simplified mechanism to simulate the functioning of human cochlear structures. The Mel filters system is not a perfect representation of human hearing, but merely an engineering shortcut to suppress the pitch and low-frequency components, which have little use in traditional speech recognition applications. However, speech emotion recognition classification is heavily related to pitch and low-frequency component features. The newly tailored CARFAC 24 model is a sophisticated system for analyzing human speech and is designed to best simulate the functionalities of the human cochlea. In this study, we use the CARFAC 24 system for speech emotion recognition and compare it with state-of-the-art systems using speaker-independent studies conducted with Time-Distributed Convolutional LSTM networks and Support Vector Machines, with the use of the ASED and the NEMO emotional speech dataset. The results demonstrate that CARFAC 24 is a valuable alternative to Mel and MFCC features in speech emotion recognition applications.Article Citation - WoS: 3Citation - Scopus: 3Coach Candidates' and Coaches' Nutrition Knowledge Affects Dietary Recommendations Indirectly: Mediator Effects of Self-Efficacy(Mdpi, 2025) Altinok, Oyku; Bas, MuratBackground/Objectives: The nutritional knowledge and behavior of athletes are considerably influenced by the dietary recommendations of their coaches, which, in turn, affect their health and performance. In the context of social cognitive theory, this study examines the impact of general and sports nutrition knowledge (GeSNK), nutrition self-efficacy (NSE), and nutrition counseling self-efficacy (NCSE) on the dietary recommendations (DRs) provided by coach candidates and coaches (CC&Cs). Additionally, it explores variations in GeSNK, NSE, and NCSE among CC&Cs based on their sports positions, genders, and types of sports. Methods: This study included 70 coach candidates and 102 coaches, with data collected via validated scales for GeSNK, NSE, and NCSE. Using the PROCESS macro, the serial multiple mediator model was applied, and group comparisons were conducted via the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: The results revealed that 36% of participants achieved adequate GeSNK scores, but only 6.4% abstained from providing DRs. Participants engaged in individual sports exhibited higher NSE and NCSE scores than those involved in team sports. Additionally, 22.7% of CC&Cs identified their former coaches as a primary source of nutrition information. The study findings revealed that GeSNK, NSE, and NCSE significantly influenced DRs, collectively accounting for 23% of the variance in DRs. The direct effect of NCSE on DRs was statistically significant, whereas the direct effects of GeSNK and NSE were not significant. GeSNK and NSE jointly explained only 41% of the variance in NCSE, suggesting that additional factors influencing NCSE and DRs remain unexplored. Conclusions: To address the issue of inadequate dietary recommendations stemming from insufficient information, it is crucial to identify and understand these additional factors affecting NCSE and DRs. Diversifying nutrition education programs to enhance the nutrition knowledge of CC&Cs is essential. Furthermore, fostering collaboration between CC&Cs and nutritionists can ensure that athletes receive accurate and comprehensive nutritional guidance.Article Citation - WoS: 3Citation - Scopus: 5Systematic Review of Clinical Outcome Parameters of Conservative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients(Mdpi, 2025) Colak, Tugba Kuru; Durmus, Betul Beyza; Saatci, Ece Zeynep; Caglar, Engin; Akcay, Burcin; Maeso, Santiago Lasa; Kuru Çolak, TuğbaBackground: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the clinical outcome measures, either in separation or in conjunction with the Cobb angle, that were employed in randomized controlled trials to evaluate posture and spinal deformity. Methods: The PubMed, PEDro, OVID, and Scopus electronic databases were used to search for published articles from January 2004 to May 2024. All the searches included English language studies. Keywords were determined as "scoliosis, exercise, physical activity, brace, bracing, conservative treatment, rehabilitation, physiotherapy and physical therapy". Results: The most commonly used clinical evaluation parameters other than the Cobb angle in the studies were the ATR and surface topography measurements. The most commonly used assessment methods were POTSI asymmetry assessment performed with measurements made on photographs, the WRVAS, a deformity perception assessment evaluated with different photographs, and the SRS-22 scale, a disease-specific quality of life assessment. Conclusions: New developments in the treatment of scoliosis have brought about alternative measurement techniques that offer a more comprehensive view of patient outcomes. As a result of the review of the literature, it has emerged that radiation-free, valid, and reliable multidimensional evaluations should be performed in follow-up and treatment efficacy evaluations after initial diagnosis in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.Review Citation - WoS: 3Citation - Scopus: 5Seroprevalence of Torch Viral Agents in Pregnant Women in Turkey: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis(Mdpi, 2025) Kilbas, Elmas Pinar Kahraman; Ciftci, Ihsan Hakki; Kilbas, Imdat; Toptan, Hande; Kahraman Kilbas, Elmas PinarRubella Virus, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2), Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause serious fetal disease. The seropositivity rates of these agents vary among countries and geographic regions. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence rates and diagnostic methods used in studies investigating the seroprevalence of viral pathogens in the TORCH group among pregnant women in Turkey between 2005 and 2024. A systematic search was conducted using electronic databases between January 2005 and January 2024. A total of 60 studies meeting the inclusion criteria were included. Data quality control was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute guideline prevalence studies checklist. Heterogeneity was measured using the I-squared (I-2) statistic in the Comprehensive Meta Analysis (CMA) program. The average seropositivity rates for Rubella, CMV, HSV-2, HBV and HCV in Turkey were determined as 91.18%, 94.81%, 35.52%, 1.66% and 0.25%, respectively. When the diagnostic methods were examined, it was determined that ELISA and ECLIA methods were used most frequently. The seropositivity of the agents did not show statistically significant differences according to the year periods, geographical regions and age of the patients (p > 0.05). The highest prevalence rates of Rubella and HSV-2 in pregnant women were reported in the Mediterranean region, the highest prevalence rates of CMV and HCV in the Southeastern Anatolia region and the highest seroprevalence of Anti HBs in the Marmara region. The results of this study support the necessity of increasing public awareness in the control of fetal infection caused by TORCH viral agents, prenatal screening, vaccination for Rubella and HBV and compliance with hygiene conditions for agents such as CMV, HSV-2 and HCV. The results of this study highlight the need to increase public awareness on prenatal screening for the control of fetal infection caused by all TORCH viral agents, vaccination for Rubella and HBV and compliance with hygiene conditions for agents such as CMV, HSV-2 and HCV.