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Article Citation - Scopus: 1Search for the Rare Decay (Formula Presented) in Proton-Proton Collisions at (Formula Presented)(American Physical Society, 2025) Tchekhovski, V.; Hayrapetyan, A.; Makarenko, V.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J.W.; Druzhkin, D.A search for the rare decay (Formula presented) is reported using proton-proton collision events at (Formula presented) collected by the CMS detector in 2022-2023, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of (Formula presented). This is the first analysis to use a newly developed inclusive dimuon trigger, expanding the scope of the CMS flavor physics program. The search uses (Formula presented) mesons obtained from (Formula presented) decays. No significant excess is observed. A limit on the branching fraction of (Formula presented) at 95% confidence level is set. This is the most stringent upper limit set on any flavor changing neutral current decay in the charm sector. © 2025 CERN, for the CMS Collaboration.Article A Multidimensional Analysis of the 21st Century Competencies Scale through AI-Driven Data Mining Techniques(Nature Research, 2025) Koklu, N.In recent years, evaluating competencies such as knowledge, practical skills, character traits, and meta-learning capabilities has gained increasing importance in educational research. As educational datasets grow larger and more complex, machine learning offers promising tools for analyzing student responses and identifying patterns that support assessment processes. This study aims to classify student responses collected through the 21st Century Competencies Scale using a variety of machine learning algorithms, including SVM, ANN, k-NN, RF, LR, DT, AdaBoost, Gradient Boosting, and XGBoost. The dataset contains responses from 616 participants and covers four key sub-dimensions. Model performance was measured using accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. Grid search optimization was also applied to improve performance. The highest classification accuracy was achieved by LR in the “Character” sub-dimension (78.73%), followed by SVM in the “Skills” (78.58%) and overall scale (74.51%). Gradient Boosting and k-NN models also showed competitive results across multiple dimensions. These findings emphasize the effectiveness of machine learning, particularly when combined with parameter optimization, in supporting data-driven educational assessments. © The Author(s) 2025.Article Search for New Physics in Jet Multiplicity Patterns of Multilepton Events at (Formula Presented)(American Physical Society, 2025) Hayrapetyan, A.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J.W.; Bergauer, T.; Chatterjee, S.; Makarenko, V.A first search for beyond the standard model physics in jet multiplicity patterns of multilepton events is presented, using a data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of (Formula presented) of 13 TeV proton-proton collisions recorded by the CMS detector at the LHC. The search uses observed jet multiplicity distributions in one-, two-, and four-lepton events to explore possible enhancements in jet production rate in three-lepton events with and without bottom quarks. The data are found to be consistent with the standard model expectation. The results are interpreted in terms of supersymmetric production of electroweak chargino-neutralino superpartners with cascade decays terminating in prompt hadronic (Formula presented)-parity violating interactions. © 2025 CERN, for the CMS Collaboration.Article The Influence of Fiber-Form Waste Tire Aggregates on the Flexural Strength, Ductility, and Energy Dissipation of Pultruded GFRP-Rubberized Concrete Hybrid Beams(MDPI, 2025) Ecemis, Ali Serdar; Karalar, Memduh; Beskopylny, Alexey N.; Stel'makh, Sergey A.; Shcherban, Evgenii M.; Aksoylu, Ceyhun; Ozkilic, Yasin OnuralpThis study investigates the effects of different proportions of waste rubber fiber aggregates on the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete beams. Beam specimens were prepared with different proportions (5%, 10%, and 15%) of waste rubber fiber aggregates, and composite beams formed with pultruded GFRP profiles were tested under vertical load. According to the results of this study, cube compressive strength, cylinder tensile strength, and beam flexural strength decreased by 27.5%, 50%, and 47.6%, respectively, with the use of a 15% waste rubber aggregate. As a result of the four-point bending tests performed on reinforced concrete beams, the maximum load-carrying capacity of the beams decreased significantly after increasing the waste rubber aggregate ratio to 10% and 15%. However, a general improvement in the ductility of the beams was observed. One of the main results of this study is that when the waste rubber aggregate content is 5%, the best balance between strength and ductility is achieved, and the performance closest to the reference beams is obtained. The tests also revealed that the & Oslash;10-5% specimen exhibited higher performance in terms of both load-carrying capacity and yield stiffness. On the other hand, although the 15% waste rubber aggregate ratio caused a decrease in the maximum load-carrying capacity. along with an increase in the diameter of the tensile reinforcement, this decrease was quite low. Finally, an overall decrease in energy consumption capacity was observed with increasing waste rubber aggregate content in all test beams. This can be attributed to the acceleration of shear damage in the beam and the shrinkage of the area under the load-displacement curve as the amount of waste increases. Additionally, SEM analyses were conducted in order to investigate the microstructural behavior of the rubberized concrete. This study has shown that the use of waste rubber aggregates can be environmentally and economically beneficial, especially at the 5% level.Article Observation of Λ Hyperon Local Polarization in P-Pb Collisions at √snn=8.16 Tev(American Physical Society, 2025) Hayrapetyan, A.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J. W.; Benato, L.; Bergauer, T.; Druzhkin, D.The polarization of the Lambda and (Lambda) over bar hyperons along the beam direction has been measured in proton-lead (p-Pb) collisions at a center-of-mass energy per nucleon pair of 8.16 TeV. The data were obtained with the CMS detector at the LHC and correspond to an integrated luminosity of 186.0 +/- 6.5 nb(-1). A significant azimuthal dependence of the hyperon polarization, characterized by the second-order Fourier sine coefficient P-z,P-s2, is observed. The P-z,P-s2 values decrease as a function of charged particle multiplicity, but increase with transverse momentum. A hydrodynamic model that describes the observed P-z,P-s2 values in nucleus-nucleus collisions by introducing vorticity effects does not reproduce either the sign or the magnitude of the p-Pb results. These observations pose a challenge to the current theoretical implementation of spin polarization in heavy ion collisions and offer new insights into the origin of spin polarization in hadronic collisions at LHC energies.Article Citation - Scopus: 2Evidence for Similar Collectivity of High Transverse-Momentum Particles in P-Pb and Pb-Pb Collisions(American Physical Society, 2025) Chekhovsky, V.; Hayrapetyan, A.; Makarenko, V.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J. W.; Druzhkin, D.Charged hadron elliptic anisotropies (v(2)) are presented over a wide transverse momentum (p(T)) range for proton-lead (pPb) and lead-lead (PbPb) collisions at nucleon-nucleon center-of-mass energies of 8.16 and 5.02 TeV, respectively. The data were recorded by the CMS experiment and correspond to integrated luminosities of 186 and 0.607 nb(-1) for the pPb and PbPb systems, respectively. A four-particle cumulant analysis is performed using subevents separated in pseudorapidity to effectively suppress noncollective effects. At high pT (p(T) > 8 GeV), significant positive v(2) values that are similar between pPb and PbPb collisions at comparable charged particle multiplicities are observed. This observation suggests a common origin for the multiparticle collectivity for high-p(T) particles in the two systems.Article Measurement of Wwz and Zh Production Cross Sections at √s=13 and 13.6 TeV(American Physical Society, 2025) Hayrapetyan, A.; Makarenko, V.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J. W.; Benato, L.; Choi, J.A measurement is presented of the cross section in proton-proton collisions for the production of two W bosons and one Z boson. It is based on data recorded by the CMS experiment at the CERN LHC at center-of-mass energies root s = 13 and 13.6 TeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 200 fb(-1). Events with four charged leptons (electrons or muons) in the final state are selected. Both nonresonant WWZ production and ZH production, with the Higgs boson decaying into two W bosons, are reported. For the first time, the two processes are measured separately in a simultaneous fit. Combining the two modes, signal strengths relative to the standard model (SM) predictions of 0.75(-0.29)(+0.34) and 1.74(-0.60)(+0.71) are measured for root s = 13 and 13.6 TeV, respectively. The observed (expected) significance for the triboson signal is 3.8 (2.5) standard deviations for root s = 13.6 TeV, thus providing the first evidence for triboson production at this center-of-mass energy. Combining the two modes and the two center-of-mass energies, the inclusive signal strength relative to the SM prediction is measured to be 1.03(-0.28)(+0.31), with an observed (expected) significance of 4.5 (5.0) standard deviations.Article Observation of the Charged-Particle Multiplicity Dependence of Σψ(2s)/Σj in P-Pb Collisions at 8.16 TeV(American Physical Society, 2025) Chekhovsky, V.; Hayrapetyan, A.; Makarenko, V.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J. W.; Dutta, S.Bound states of charm and anticharm quarks, known as charmonia, have a rich spectroscopic structure that can be used to probe the dynamics of hadron production in high-energy hadron collisions. Here, the cross section ratio of excited (psi(2S)) and ground state (J/psi) vector mesons is measured as a function of the charged-particle multiplicity in proton-lead (pPb) collisions at a center-of-mass (CM) energy per nucleon pair of 8.16 TeV. The data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 175 nb(-1) were collected using the CMS detector. The ratio is measured separately for prompt and nonprompt charmonia in the transverse momentum range 6.5 < p(T) < 30 GeV and in four rapidity ranges spanning -2.865 < y(CM) < 1.935. For the first time, a statistically significant multiplicity dependence of the prompt cross section ratio is observed in proton-nucleus collisions. There is no clear rapidity dependence in the ratio. The prompt measurements are compared with a theoretical model which includes interactions with nearby particles during the evolution of the system. These results provide additional constraints on hadronization models of heavy quarks in nuclear collisions.Article Citation - Scopus: 1Probing Gluon Fluctuations in Nuclei With the First Energy-Dependent Measurement of Incoherent J/Ψ Photoproduction in Ultraperipheral PbPb Collisions(American Physical Society, 2025) Chekhovsky, V.; Hayrapetyan, A.; Makarenko, V.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J. W.; Lee, J.Incoherent J/psi photoproduction in heavy ion ultraperipheral collisions (UPCs) provides a sensitive probe of localized, fluctuating gluonic structures within heavy nuclei. This Letter reports the first measurement of the photon-nucleon center-of-mass energy (W-gamma N) dependence of this process in PbPb UPCs at a nucleon-nucleon center-of-mass energy of 5.02 TeV, using 1.52 nb(-1) of data recorded by the CMS experiment. The measurement covers a wide W-gamma N range of approximate to 40-400 GeV, probing gluons carrying a fraction x of nucleon momentum down to an unexplored regime of 6.5 x 10(-5). Compared to baseline predictions neglecting nuclear effects, the measured cross sections exhibit significantly greater suppression at lower x. Additionally, the ratio of incoherent to coherent photoproduction is found to be constant across the probed W-gamma N and x range, disfavoring the establishment of the black disk limit. This Letter provides critical insights into the x-dependent evolution of fluctuating gluonic structures within nuclei and calls for further advancements in theoretical models incorporating nuclear shadowing and gluon saturation.Article Rapid Synthesis of Highly Monodisperse AgSbS2 Nanocrystals: Unveiling Multifaceted Activities in Cancer Therapy, Antibacterial Strategies, and Antioxidant Defense(Beilstein-Institute, 2025) Ulusu, Funda; Sarilmaz, Adem; Ulusu, Yakup; Ozel, Faruk; Kus, MahmutNanocrystals (NCs) of silver antimony sulfide (AgSbS2) in the cubic phase were successfully synthesized using the hot-injection method. This study is the first to investigate the cytotoxic effects of these NCs on human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7), colon cancer cell lines (HT-29), and fibroblast cell lines (L929). Additionally, the antibacterial properties of the NCs against gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli) pathogenic bacteria were evaluated, along with their DPPH scavenging activities. The crystal structure of the synthesized NCs was elucidated through XRD analysis, revealing characteristic diffraction peaks corresponding to the (111), (200), (220), (311), and (222) planes of the AgSbS2 phase. TEM and SEM techniques were used to comprehensively characterize the NCs. The results showed that spherical NCs were predominantly formed, with an average diameter of approximately 32 +/- 10 nm. Cytotoxicity studies demonstrated a significant inhibitory effect of the NCs, particularly on cancer cell lines (MCF-7 and HT-29), in a dose-dependent manner over a 24 h period. These findings highlight the potential of the NCs as anticancer agents. Furthermore, the synthesized NCs demonstrated potent antibacterial properties against the tested microorganisms and notable antioxidant effects by efficiently eliminating DPPH activity. This research highlights the potential of AgSbS2 NCs as versatile agents with applications in biomedical and environmental domains, including cancer therapy, antimicrobial strategies, and free radical neutralization.Article Real-Time and Fully Automated Robotic Stacking System with Deep Learning-Based Visual Perception(MDPI, 2025) Ozer, Ali Sait; Cinar, IlkayHighlights The proposed framework represents a fully deployable AI-driven automation system that enhances operational accuracy, flexibility, and efficiency. It establishes a benchmark for smart manufacturing solutions that integrate machine vision, robotics, and industrial communication technologies. The study contributes to the advancement of Industry 4.0 practices by validating an intelligent production model applicable to real industrial environments. What are the main findings? A real-time image processing framework was developed in Python using the YOLOv5 models and directly integrated into an industrial production line. The system successfully combined object classification results with a Siemens S7-1200 PLC via Profinet communication, enabling synchronized control of the robotic arm, conveyor motors, and sensors. What are the implications of the main findings? The integration of deep learning-based visual perception with PLC-controlled automation enables seamless communication between vision and mechanical components in industrial settings. The validated framework demonstrates scalability and real-world applicability, offering an effective solution for multi-class object detection and robotic stacking in manufacturing environments.Highlights The proposed framework represents a fully deployable AI-driven automation system that enhances operational accuracy, flexibility, and efficiency. It establishes a benchmark for smart manufacturing solutions that integrate machine vision, robotics, and industrial communication technologies. The study contributes to the advancement of Industry 4.0 practices by validating an intelligent production model applicable to real industrial environments. What are the main findings? A real-time image processing framework was developed in Python using the YOLOv5 models and directly integrated into an industrial production line. The system successfully combined object classification results with a Siemens S7-1200 PLC via Profinet communication, enabling synchronized control of the robotic arm, conveyor motors, and sensors. What are the implications of the main findings? The integration of deep learning-based visual perception with PLC-controlled automation enables seamless communication between vision and mechanical components in industrial settings. The validated framework demonstrates scalability and real-world applicability, offering an effective solution for multi-class object detection and robotic stacking in manufacturing environments.Highlights The proposed framework represents a fully deployable AI-driven automation system that enhances operational accuracy, flexibility, and efficiency. It establishes a benchmark for smart manufacturing solutions that integrate machine vision, robotics, and industrial communication technologies. The study contributes to the advancement of Industry 4.0 practices by validating an intelligent production model applicable to real industrial environments. What are the main findings? A real-time image processing framework was developed in Python using the YOLOv5 models and directly integrated into an industrial production line. The system successfully combined object classification results with a Siemens S7-1200 PLC via Profinet communication, enabling synchronized control of the robotic arm, conveyor motors, and sensors. What are the implications of the main findings? The integration of deep learning-based visual perception with PLC-controlled automation enables seamless communication between vision and mechanical components in industrial settings. The validated framework demonstrates scalability and real-world applicability, offering an effective solution for multi-class object detection and robotic stacking in manufacturing environments.Abstract This study presents a fully automated, real-time robotic stacking system based on deep learning-driven visual perception, designed to optimize classification and handling tasks on industrial production lines. The proposed system integrates a YOLOv5s-based object detection algorithm with an ABB IRB6640 robotic arm via a programmable logic controller and the Profinet communication protocol. Using a camera mounted above a conveyor belt and a Python-based interface, 13 different types of industrial bags were classified and sorted. The trained model achieved a high validation performance with an mAP@0.5 score of 0.99 and demonstrated 99.08% classification accuracy in initial field tests. Following environmental and mechanical optimizations, such as adjustments to lighting, camera angle, and cylinder alignment, the system reached 100% operational accuracy during real-world applications involving 9600 packages over five days. With an average cycle time of 10-11 s, the system supports a processing capacity of up to six items per minute, exhibiting robustness, adaptability, and real-time performance. This integration of computer vision, robotics, and industrial automation offers a scalable solution for future smart manufacturing applications.Article Assessment of Accumulation, Spatial Distribution and Sources of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in Sediments of a Saline Lake(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2025) Huseyinca, Mehmet Yavuz; Kupeli, SuayipPotentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) are hazardous for human and ecosystem health due to their non-biodegradable nature. In this study we investigated the concentrations of PTEs, including As, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb and V in sediments of Lake Tuz around the salt pans for possible contamination. Lake Tuz is a shallow saline lake where halite (table salt) production is carried out in the salt pans and has significant geo and eco-tourism potential due to its unique ecosystem and natural beauty. The extent of pollution level and ecological risk were evaluated by geochemical indices and guideline values. According to the Geoaccumulation Index (Igeo), Enrichment Factor (EF) and Contamination Factor (Cf) indices Cr, Mo, As and occasionally Ni accumulated in moderate to strong levels. Intensity maps of Pollution Load Index (PLI) and Modified Degree of Contamination (mCdeg) indicated pollution hotspots in the neck region and in the eastern shore of the lake respectively. The Potential Ecological Risk Index (PERI) values indicated low and moderate levels of ecological risk. Statistical analyses including Pearson Correlation Coefficient (PCC), Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) suggested that Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Mo, Ni and V are of geogenic origin and As and Pb are of anthropogenic origin. Provenance analysis suggested that host rocks for geogenic PTEs were granodiorites and ophiolites situated in the catchment area of the lake. Anthropogenic PTEs were most likely related to agrochemicals used in surrounding farmlands.Article Elliptic Anisotropy Measurement of the F0(980) Hadron in Proton-Lead Collisions and Evidence for Its Quark-Antiquark Composition(Nature Portfolio, 2025) Hayrapetyan, A.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J. W.; Bergauer, T.; Chatterjee, S.; Zhokin, A.Despite the f(0)(980) hadron having been discovered half a century ago, the question about its quark content has not been settled: it might be an ordinary quark-antiquark (q (q) over bar) meson, a tetraquark (q (q) over barq (q) over bar) exotic state, a kaon-antikaon (K (K) over bar) molecule, or a quark-antiquark-gluon (q (q) over barg) hybrid. This paper reports strong evidence that the f(0)(980) state is an ordinary q (q) over bar meson, inferred from the scaling of elliptic anisotropies (v(2)) with the number of constituent quarks (n(q)), as empirically established using conventional hadrons in relativistic heavy ion collisions. The f(0)(980) state is reconstructed via its dominant decay channel f(0)(980) -> pi(+)pi(-), in proton-lead collisions recorded by the CMS experiment at the LHC, and its v(2) is measured as a function of transverse momentum (p(T)). It is found that the n(q) = 2 (q (q) over bar state) hypothesis is favored over n(q) = 4 (q (q) over barq (q) over bar or K (K) over bar states) by 7.7, 6.3, or 3.1 standard deviations in the p(T) < 10, 8, or 6 GeV/c ranges, respectively, and over n(q) = 3 (q<(q)over bar>g hybrid state) by 3.5 standard deviations in the p(T) < 8GeV/c range. This result represents the first determination of the quark content of the f(0)(980) state, made possible by using a novel approach, and paves the way for similar studies of other exotic hadron candidates.Article Sustainable Concrete with Waste Tire Rubber and Recycled Steel Fibers: Experimental Insights and Hybrid PINN-CatBoost Prediction(MDPI, 2025) Ecemis, Ali Serdar; Yildizel, Sadik Alper; Beskopylny, Alexey N.; Stel'makh, Sergey A.; Shcherban', Evgenii M.; Aksoylu, Ceyhun; Ozkilic, Yasin OnuralpThe growing environmental concern over waste tire accumulation necessitates innovative recycling strategies in construction materials. Therefore, this study aims to develop and evaluate sustainable concrete by integrating waste tire rubber (WTR) aggregates of different sizes and recycled waste tire steel fibers (WTSFs), assessing their combined effects on the mechanical and microstructural performance of concrete through experimental and analytical approaches. WTR aggregates, consisting of fine (0-4 mm), small coarse (5-8 mm), and large coarse (11-22 mm) particles, were used at substitution rates of 0-20%; WTSF was used at volumetric dosages of 0-2%, resulting in a total of 40 mixtures. Mechanical performance was evaluated using density and pressure resistance tests, while microstructural properties were assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The findings indicate systematic decreases in density and compressive strength with increasing WTR ratio; the average strength losses were approximately 12%, 20%, and 31% at 5%, 10%, and 20% for WTR substitution, respectively. Among the WTR types, the most negative effect occurred in fine particles (FWTR), while the least negative effect occurred in coarse particles (LCWTR). The addition of WTSF compensated for losses at low/medium dosages (0.5-1.0%) and increased strength by 2-10%. However, high dosages (2.0%) reduced strength by 20-40% due to workability issues, fiber clumping, and void formation. The highest strength was achieved in the 5LCWTR-1WTSF mixture at 36.98 MPa (approximate to 6% increase compared to the reference/control concrete), while the lowest strength was measured at 16.72 MPa in the 20FWTR-2WTSF mixture (approximate to 52% decrease compared to the reference/control). A strong positive correlation was found between density and strength (r, Pearson correlation coefficient, approximate to 0.77). SEM and EDX analyses confirmed the weak matrix-rubber interface and the crack-bridging effect of steel fibers in mixtures containing fine WTR. Additionally, a hybrid prediction model combining physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) and CatBoost, supported by data augmentation strategies, accurately estimated compressive strength. Overall, the results highlight that optimized integration of WTR and WTSF enables sustainable concrete production with acceptable mechanical and microstructural performance.Article Thermochemical Treatment of Waste Polypropylene (PP) Using Marble Sludge as Catalyst-II: Evaluation of Chemicals Recovery Potential From Pyrolytic Fluids(Sage Publications Ltd, 2025) Kalem, Merve; Ozgan Kurt, Afra; Goktepeli, Gamze; Onen, Vildan; Ahmetli, Gulnare; Yel, EsraIn this study, waste polypropylene (PP) was pyrolysed together with marble processing industry effluents physicochemical treatment sludge (named as K1) catalyst, and the valuable component recovery and usage potential from resulting liquid and gaseous products were investigated. In the fixed bed pyrolysis reactor under inert conditions with N2 gas, the studied experimental variables were temperature and mixing ratio. The resultant liquid and gaseous fractions were characterized via GC-MS, Fourier transform infrared, thermogravimetric analysis and calorific value analyses. Liquid products contain predominantly paraffinic and olefinic, but minor aromatic hydrocarbons (HCs) and also minor amounts of oxygenated compounds with 20-30% K1 catalyst. Heating values of the liquid products were around 10 kcal.g-1. The gas products predominantly contain alkanes, alkenes and aromatic HC compounds with economic value such as benzene isotridecanol, heptanol, ketone and terpene. Ca and Mg carbonate structure of K1 catalyst increased the compound diversity in the pyrolysis gas, especially in the aliphatic groups. The detected low C number alkane compounds were pentane, heptane, cyclohexane and high C number long-chain n-alkane aliphatic compounds were docosane, hexacosane and hexatriacontane. The recoverable compounds are economically and environmentally important as they can be used in many industries such as cleaning, cosmetics, pharmacology and petrochemistry as feedstock. The proposed pyrolysis provided symbiotic solution to these two types of wastes and the resultant products of this application have potential for energy and compound recovery. Recovery methods can be further studied.Article Co-Occurrence and Molecular Characterization of ESBL-Producing and Colistin-Resistant Escherichia Coli Isolates From Retail Raw Meat(MDPI, 2025) Telli, Arife Ezgi; Telli, Nihat; Bicer, Yusuf; Turkal, Gamze; Yilmaz, Tahir; Ucar, GurkanBackground: The emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing and colistin-resistant Escherichia coli in retail meat poses a significant public health risk. Method: A total of 180 retail meat samples (chicken parts, internals, processed products; lamb; beef; fish) were purchased from markets and butcher shops across Turkiye. Presumptive ESBL-producing isolates were screened on chromogenic agar and phenotypically confirmed. Species identity was verified by uspA PCR, and resistance genes (blaCTX-M, blaTEM, blaOXA, blaSHV, mcr-1, mcr-2, mcr-3) were analyzed. Colistin MICs were determined by broth microdilution, while antimicrobial susceptibility of ESBL-positive isolates was assessed by disk diffusion. Results: Overall, ESBL-producing E. coli were detected in 21.7% (n = 39) of the 180 meat samples analyzed, with the highest prevalence observed in chicken parts (26/40, 65.0%) and giblets (6/10, 60%). All ESBL-E. coli isolates harbored blaCTX-M, with blaCTX-M-1 identified as the sole variant. The blaTEM gene was detected in 61.5% (24/39) of ESBL-positive E. coli isolates. Colistin resistance was identified in six isolates (15.4%), all of which carried the mcr-1 gene. Additionally, one lamb minced meat isolate harbored the mcr-2 gene. Co-occurrence analysis revealed that the most frequent resistance gene combination among ESBL-producing isolates was blaCTX-M1 + blaTEM, detected predominantly in chicken meat samples, while mcr-1 was observed only in isolates harboring single or limited resistance genes, suggesting a distinct acquisition pattern. Conclusions: A high prevalence of blaCTX-M-1 and the co-occurrence of mcr genes were detected in E. coli isolates from retail meat, particularly poultry. The detection of mcr-1/mcr-2 co-carriage in lamb meat, though rare, highlights the need for broader surveillance. These findings underscore the need for integrated monitoring and prudent antimicrobial use in food animals. The use of antibiotics as growth promoters is prohibited in T & uuml;rkiye, and therapeutic applications require a veterinary prescription; however, stronger enforcement remains essential to limit the dissemination of multidrug-resistant bacteria in the food chain.Article Web Crippling of Pultruded GFRP Profiles: A Review of Experimental, Numerical, and Theoretical Analyses(MDPI, 2025) Soumbourou, Mohamed Ahmed; Aksoylu, Ceyhun; Madenci, Emrah; Ozkilic, Yasin OnuralpGlass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite profiles produced by pultrusion method are widely used as an alternative to traditional building materials due to their lightness and corrosion resistance. However, these materials are susceptible to crushing type fractures known as "web crippling" especially under local loading due to their anisotropic structure and limited mechanical strength. Understanding web-crippling behavior is crucial for the safe and efficient structural application of pultruded GFRP profiles. This study report narrated the review of experimental, numerical, and analytical investigations of web-crippling behavior of pultruded GFRP profiles. Highlights of the major findings include profile geometry and detailing of the flange-web joint, loading types (end-two-flange (ETF), interior-two-flange (ITF), end bearing with ground (EG), interior bearing with ground (IG)), bearing plate dimensions, presence of web openings, and elevated temperatures. It also considers the limitations of current standards, along with new modeling techniques that incorporate finite element analysis as well as artificial intelligence. Damage types such as web-flange joint fractures, crushing, and buckling were comparatively analyzed; design approaches based on finite element modeling and artificial intelligence-supported prediction models were also included. These insights provide guidance for optimizing profile design and improving predictive models for structural engineering applications. Gaps in current design standards and modeling approaches are highlighted to guide future research.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Bending Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams With Partial Waste Glass Aggregate Replacement Assessed by Experimental, Theoretical and Digital Image Correlation Analyses(Nature Portfolio, 2025) Ozkilic, Yasin Onuralp; Basaran, Bogachan; Aksoylu, Ceyhun; Karalar, Memduh; Zeybek, Ozer; Althaqafi, Essam; Umiye, Osman AhmedThis study examines the usage of waste glass aggregate (WGA) for the consumption of sustainable reinforced concrete regarding the replacement of fine aggregate (FA) and coarse aggregate (CA). For this purpose, a series of tests consisting of a total of 12 beams were carried out to explore the bending performance. The quantity of the longitudinal reinforcement section area and WGA percentage were selected as the prime variables. For this purpose, the aggregate was swapped with WGA with weight percentages of 10% and 20% for the FA and 10% and 20% for coarse aggregate. The test outcomes revealed that the crack and bending properties of the reinforced concrete beams (RCBs) were greatly affected by the section area of tension reinforcement and the percentage of the WGA. The WGA percentage might be effectively used as 20% of the partial replacement of FA. With the addition of FA to the mixture, the load-bearing capacity of RCB increases. The increase in the WGA percentage by more than 10% might cause a considerable reduction in the capacity of the RCBs, especially when the longitudinal reinforcement ratio is high. Furthermore, the digital image correlation method was used to show the cracks/micro-cracks and to define displacement in RCBs.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects of Hybridization and MWCNT Reinforcement on the Solid Particle Erosion of Glass/Carbon Fiber Composites(MDPI, 2025) Demet, Seyit MehmetA systematic investigation into the solid particle erosion (SPE) of monolithic, sandwich-type hybrid and multi-scale (Multi Wallet Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT)-reinforced) glass/carbon fiber composites was performed confirming to the ASTM G76-18 standard, utilizing angular alumina erodent (similar to 600 mu m) at 34 m/s across key impingement angles of 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, and 90 degrees. The analysis reveals a profound performance dichotomy dictated by the governing wear mechanism. At the shear-dominated 30 degrees angle, where maximum material loss was observed, hybridization consistently enhanced erosion resistance relative to both monolithic benchmarks. This synergy, however, contrasts sharply with the nuanced behavior under the 90 degrees impact-dominant regime; here, although strategically hybridizing a brittle CFRP with tougher glass fibers reduced the erosion rate (ER) by a remarkable similar to 50%, this benefit was compromised by the matrix embrittlement induced by MWCNT incorporation. This work clarifies the difference between shear-dominated erosion in the ductile regime and fracture toughness under impact-dominated conditions.Article The Association of Food Rejection Behaviours in Preschool Children With Compliance to the Mediterranean Diet and Their Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Analysis(Cambridge Univ Press, 2025) Demir, Gulperi; Kudret, Meltem; Demir, Rabia Sena; Bagci, Sumeyya; Yildirim, ElifFood refusal behaviours in preschool children can significantly impact their nutritional status and overall quality of life. This study investigated the relationship between food refusal behaviours, compliance with the Mediterranean diet and quality of life in preschool children. Conducted as a cross-sectional study, it included 400 children aged 4-6 years and their parents. The Child Food Rejection Scale measured food refusal behaviours, The Children's Mediterranean Diet Quality Scale (KIDMED) assessed compliance with the Mediterranean Diet and the Children Quality of Life-Questionnaire (Kiddy-KINDL) scale evaluated quality of life. The mean age of the children was 480 (sd 071) years. According to age-based BMI-Z scores, 710 % were normal, 155 % underweight, 90 % slightly overweight and 45 % obese. Parents' average age was 3465 (SD 535) years; 968 % were married, 888 % had a nuclear family structure, 580 % were university graduates and 698 % rated their income level as moderate. Girls had higher food refusal scores than boys (P < 005). Children who frequently fell ill also scored higher in food refusal (P < 005). Food refusal decreased with higher family income, larger family size and older parental age (P < 005). Parental nutrition education significantly reduced food refusal scores (P < 005). Higher KIDMED scores were associated with lower food refusal (P < 001), and children with low Kiddy-KINDL scores exhibited higher food refusal behaviours (P < 001). A positive correlation was found between KIDMED and Kiddy-KINDL scores (P < 001). No significant associations were detected between BMI Z scores and food rejection and its subscales. The findings suggest that compliance with the Mediterranean diet reduces food refusal behaviours in preschool children and increases quality of life, while low quality of life is associated with increased food refusal behaviours.
