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Comparative Efficacy of Brief Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2026) Çınaroğlu M.; Yılmazer E.; Ülker S.V.; Hızlı Sayar G.
Background: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most established psychological treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), yet many patients do not achieve full remission. Brief psychoanalytic psychotherapy represents a theoretically distinct alternative, but direct controlled comparisons remain limited. This study examined the short-term efficacy of brief psychoanalytic psychotherapy and CBT relative to a waitlist control in adults with GAD. Methods: In a three-arm randomized controlled trial, 60 adults with DSM-5-diagnosed GAD were allocated to brief psychoanalytic psychotherapy (12 weekly sessions), CBT (12 weekly sessions), or a waitlist control. Assessments were conducted at pre-treatment and post-treatment. The primary outcome was anxiety severity measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Secondary outcomes included depressive symptoms (BDI-II), quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF), functional impairment (WHODAS 2.0), and therapeutic alliance (Working Alliance Inventory). Data were analyzed using mixed-design ANOVAs and effect size estimates. Results: Both active treatments produced significantly greater reductions in anxiety than the waitlist control, with large effect sizes. Mean BAI scores decreased by 14.5 points in the psychoanalytic group and 16.3 points in the CBT group, compared to minimal change in the waitlist condition. Similar patterns were observed for depressive symptoms, quality of life, and functional impairment, with both therapies outperforming waitlist controls on all secondary outcomes. No statistically significant differences were found between CBT and brief psychoanalytic psychotherapy on any outcome measure. Therapeutic alliance ratings were high and comparable across the two active treatments. Conclusions: Brief psychoanalytic psychotherapy and CBT were both effective short-term treatments for GAD and superior to no treatment, with no significant differences between the two modalities at post-treatment. These findings suggest that time-limited psychoanalytic psychotherapy may represent a promising short-term therapeutic option to CBT for GAD, expanding treatment options for patients and clinicians. © 2026 by the authors.
An Analysis of Airports’ Sustainability Promotion Activities on Instagram through Content Analysis Method
(IGI Global, 2026) Beğendik B.
This study evaluates how airports in Türkiye communicate sustainability-related activities on Instagram by applying content analysis within the framework of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results indicate that airports post content related to the SDGs, but they mostly focus on economic and operational topics, especially SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), which emphasizes digital advancements, new services, and infrastructure improvements. Airports display environmental themes, albeit in limited and uneven ways. From a strategic innovation perspective, airports tend to signal sustainability primarily through modernization and efficiency narratives rather than comprehensive environmental transformation. Accordingly, airport operators should move beyond symbolic messaging by communicating measurable environmental targets, actions, and outcomes on Instagram. © 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Persistent Urinary Tract Infections After Kidney Transplantation: Risk Factors and Management
(Elsevier Inc., 2026) Huseynov A.; Kuşlu Çiçek S.N.
Background: Persistent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a frequent complication among kidney transplant recipients, often leading to increased morbidity, healthcare costs, and potential compromise of graft function. Identifying risk factors and effective management strategies is crucial to improve clinical outcomes in this vulnerable patient population. Methods: In this retrospective study conducted from January 2020 to December 2024, 1130 kidney transplant recipients aged 18 to 75 years were analyzed. Clinical and laboratory data were obtained from electronic medical records, with information on demographics, immunosuppressive regimens, microbiological findings, and treatment outcomes. Persistent UTIs were defined as 2 or more microbiologically confirmed episodes within 12 months despite appropriate therapy. Statistical analyses included descriptive measures, comparative tests, and multivariate logistic regression to identify independent predictors. Results: Of the total cohort, 31.2% developed persistent UTIs, with 68.5% experiencing recurrent episodes. Diabetes mellitus (adjusted OR: 1.56), prolonged urinary catheterization (adjusted OR: 2.04), and infection with multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens (adjusted OR: 2.32) emerged as significant risk factors. Escherichia coli was the most frequently isolated organism (36.4%), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Patients with persistent UTIs exhibited lower mean eGFR levels, although graft loss rates did not differ significantly from those without persistent UTIs. Conclusion: Persistent UTIs represent a major clinical challenge in kidney transplant recipients. Early identification of modifiable risk factors—particularly glycemic control and appropriate urinary catheter management—may reduce recurrence and preserve renal function. A comprehensive approach involving routine microbiological surveillance and judicious antibiotic use is essential to mitigate the impact of MDR organisms on patient outcomes. © 2026
Hidden Champions of Türkiye
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026) Yeşilyaprak M.; Yazar H.; Erdoğdu M.M.
This study examines Türkiye’s Hidden Champions, namely Smart Güneş Enerjisi Teknolojileri Araştırma Geliştirme Üretim Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi and Berkosan Yalıtım ve Tecrit Maddeleri Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş. The reasons these companies are leaders or potential leaders in their sectors in Türkiye are discussed. Furthermore, several aspects of Hidden Champions were identified, including the quality of their products and the satisfaction of employees and customers. Additionally, the financial and managerial challenges faced by these prominent companies in their sectors were identified, along with the responsibilities of governments and other stakeholders. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.
Desire and Absence in Rimini Protokoll's Conference of the Absent: A Lacanian Analysis of Audience Interviews
(John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2026) Akıncı Ö.; Sümerkan H.H.
This paper explores the Conference of the Absent experience, a participatory theater piece produced by Rimini Protokoll, through a Lacanian psychoanalytic perspective. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with audience members who participated in the performance, it seeks to analyze the anxieties and resistances around performing, as well as how these experiences are retrospectively narrated and made sense of. Conference of the Absent is considered as a reconfiguration of the spectator-performer relation in a manner analogous to processes of subject formation in Lacanian psychoanalysis. The paper, thus, discusses how the performance destabilizes scopic mastery, repositions the voice as the central medium of subjectivation and situates the participants in a new system of meaning. Drawing from the audience interviews and analysis of the theatrical design, it is argued that the audience's engagement is less an act of personal agency than a pre-orchestrated response conditioned by the performance's dramaturgical design. This paper contributes to theater audience research by offering psychoanalytical theory as a methodological tool in understanding the workings of spectatorship in a participatory theater setting. © 2026 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Resilient Skies: Climate Risk and Adaptation in Global Aviation Networks
(IGI Global, 2026) Mutlucan N.C.
As climate change progresses, the aviation industry is facing increasing operational, infrastructural, and financial challenges. While much emphasis has been placed on reducing emissions, this chapter highlights the urgent need for strategies focused on resilience, enabling aviation systems to adapt to the unavoidable effects of climate change. The chapter outlines the climate-related risks that impact aviation, assesses current risk evaluation frameworks, and offers a comprehensive array of resilience strategies that address operational, infrastructural, technological, and governance dimensions. By incorporating real-world case studies and innovative digital tools, such as artificial intelligence and Digital Twin technology, the chapter aims to establish a practical and forward-thinking framework for resilience specifically designed to address the challenges of international aviation networks. © 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Ericksonian Hypnotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2026) Çınaroğlu M.; Yılmazer E.; Noyan Ahlatcıoğlu E.
Ericksonian hypnotherapy (EH), a client-centered hypnotic approach characterized by indirect suggestion, individualized flexibility, collaboration, and the principle of Utilization, has seen increased interest as a therapeutic modality across diverse clinical settings. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of EH by synthesizing evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2015 and 2025. Eight eligible RCTs (N = 676) were identified, spanning conditions such as acute pain, depression, grief, irritable bowel syndrome, disordered eating, and alcohol use. EH interventions consistently produced significant symptom reductions compared to waitlists or standard care, with a pooled standardized mean difference of 1.17 (95% CI: 0.70–1.64), indicating a large effect. Moreover, trials comparing EH to active treatments (e.g., CBT, motivational interviewing) revealed comparable efficacy, with pooled estimates supporting non-inferiority. Sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of these findings. Notably, some trials suggested that the indirect and personalized nature of EH may confer advantages in domains like grief and hypervigilance. Although evidence remains limited by sample size and heterogeneity, this review provides initial empirical support for EH and supports its inclusion in the evidence-based repertoire for both physical and psychological conditions. Future research should examine mechanisms of change and individual predictors of response to optimize the use of this distinctive hypnotic style. © 2026 by the authors.
An Analysis of Alternative Energy Sources and Applications in Maritime Transportation with a Strategic Management Approach
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Mızrak F.
Energy management and efficiency are important in terms of both sustainable environment and sustainable economy. Energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy have become an issue that the maritime industry focuses on, both in terms of effective and efficient use of resources and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, studies on the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind on ships and alternative energy sources such as onshore energy are examined in order to reduce fuel consumption and minimize exhaust gas emissions. Current information on the use of alternative energy systems in ship technology is given. In addition, it is aimed to contribute to the future predictions of the maritime industry by addressing new-generation ship designs and projects within the strategic management framework. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
Solution to the Single Parametric Linear Programming Problems via Simplex-Based Algorithms: Handling the Uncertainties in Costs, Left or Right-Hand Sides
(Croatian Operational Research Society, 2026) Ergenecosar, Gizem Temelcan; Kocken, Hale Gonce; Albayrak, Inci; Sivri, Mustafa
Parametric programming is one of the notable approaches to expressing the uncertainties encountered in real life. Many studies express the parameters of the objective function and right-hand side parametrically, but only a few include the parametric coefficient matrix of the constraints. This paper examines the feasibility and optimality conditions of the simplex table and proposes a simplex-based algorithm (dual-simplex, generalized-simplex, or primal-simplex). In the solution process, each case is considered independently through the mathematical analysis of simplex multipliers. Distinct numerical examples illustrate each case to demonstrate the algorithm's implementation.
Resting-State EEG Power and Machine-Learning Classification in Adult Males with Gambling Disorder
(Frontiers Media SA, 2026) Cinaroglu, Metin; Yilmazer, Eda; Ulker, Selami Varol; Tarlaci, Sultan
Background: Gambling disorder (GD) is a behavioral addiction sharing neurobiological features with substance use disorders, yet objective biomarkers remain limited. This study examined resting-state EEG power and applied machine learning to identify potential electrophysiological markers of GD. Methods: Resting eyes-closed Electroencephalography (EEG) was recorded from 47 individuals with GD and 32 healthy controls. Absolute and relative power across delta (1-4 Hz), theta (4-8 Hz), alpha (8-13 Hz), and beta (13-30 Hz) bands were quantified over eight cortical regions. Group differences and correlations with the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) were analyzed. Multiple comparisons were controlled using the Benjamini-Hochberg False Discovery Rate (FDR) correction. A Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) classifier was trained to differentiate GD from controls based on EEG features. Results: Group differences in EEG power were subtle, with GD showing significantly higher delta power in the left temporal region (p = 0.032, d = 0.43). Within the GD group, greater gambling severity was associated with higher absolute beta power across frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital regions (r approximate to 0.40-0.50, p < 0.01), and these associations remained significant after FDR correction (pFDR < 0.05). The LDA model using absolute power achieved 73.7% classification accuracy (AUC = 0.74), whereas relative power yielded near-chance accuracy (57.9%). Conclusions: GD is characterized by subtle but meaningful EEG alterations, particularly increased beta activity linked to gambling severity. Multivariate EEG patterns can distinguish GD from controls, supporting the potential of resting-state EEG as a biomarker for clinical assessment and severity monitoring in behavioral addiction.
The Mediating Role of Mental Well-Being in the Effect of Local Food Experience on Destination Loyalty
(Varna University Management-VUM, 2026) Karahan, Selda; Karacabey, Selda Uca
This study explores the mediating role of mental well-being in the relationship between local food experience and destination loyalty. A mixed-methods design was employed, combining a quantitative survey of 420 domestic tourists in T & uuml;rkiye with in-depth interviews of seven participants. The quantitative findings, analysed through PLSSEM, indicate that local food experiences significantly influence both mental well-being and destination loyalty, and that mental well-being partially mediates this relationship. Qualitative data, analysed through interpretative routine, authenticity, and social benefit. These findings suggest that beyond sensory pleasure, meaningful social interactions and a sense of belonging contribute to well-being and encourage repeat visits. This research offers theoretical insights by integrating eudaimonic and hedonic perspectives of well-being into tourism behaviour, and practical implications for destination managers aiming to strengthen loyalty through culinary experiences.
Employee Benefits Supporting Well-Being at the Intersection of Meaning and Cost: A Sustainability Perspective from Generation Z
(MDPI, 2026) Ilhan, Umit Deniz; Ozkilinc, Damla Nurcan
This study examines how employee benefit practices link employee well-being with financial sustainability in sustainable organization management. Focusing on Generation Z, it investigates the intersection between meaning attributed to employee benefits and managerial decision-making guided by financial rationality. Drawing on human resources management (HRM) and finance perspectives, employee benefits are conceptualized as mechanisms for balancing human-centered value creation and economic resilience. A qualitative design was used, based on semi-structured interviews with 15 Generation Z employees and 20 human resources (HR) and finance managers in T & uuml;rkiye. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis and the Gioia methodology to develop an inductive, multi-level framework. The findings indicate that Generation Z employees view employee benefits as psychosocial resources reflecting justice, autonomy, psychological safety, and value alignment-core components of subjective and eudaimonic well-being-while managers assess them primarily through financial sustainability logics such as cost control and return on investment. Overall, meaning- and cost-oriented perspectives emerge as mutually reinforcing within sustainable organizational systems. The study proposes the Meaning-Cost Balance (MCB) Framework, conceptualizing employee benefits as a strategic management mechanism aligning employee well-being with financial resilience. Positioned at the intersection of HRM and financial sustainability, the framework contributes to sustainable organization management and offers a transferable basis for future comparative research.
Predictive Value of Renal Parenchyma and Pelvic Urine Density on Preoperative Non-Contrast CT in Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) After Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy (Vol 54, 15, 2025)
(Springer, 2026) Ozsoy, Emrah; Kutluhan, Musab Ali; Tokuc, Emre; Kayar, Ridvan; Demir, Samet; Meric, Kaan; Ozturk, Metin Ishak
Validation of the Turkish Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale and Self-Report Version: Psychometric Evidence from Clinical and Non-Clinical Populations
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026) Cinaroglu, Metin; Yilmazer, Eda; Ulker, Selami Varol; Unubol, Huseyin; Sayar, Gokben Hizli
Background Obsessive - compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic condition that disrupts functioning and quality of life. The Yale - Brown Obsessive - Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS; clinician-administered) and its Self-Report version (Y-BOCS-SR) are recognised gold standards for assessing OCD severity. Previous Turkish adaptations have been partial, limited by small samples or by validating only one format. This study provides the first comprehensive Turkish validation of both instruments.MethodsThe sample comprised 950 adults: 158 with DSM-5-TR - diagnosed OCD and 792 non-clinical adults. Translation followed a multi-phase process involving clinicians and a linguistics expert. Participants completed the Turkish Y-BOCS, Y-BOCS-SR, and additional OCD measures (OCI-R, VOCI, PI-R).ResultsThe clinician-administered Turkish Y-BOCS demonstrated excellent reliability (alpha = 0.91; ICC = 0.88) and strong psychometric validity, including a stable two-factor structure distinguishing obsessions and compulsions. The self-report version showed comparably high internal consistency (alpha = 0.90) and strong convergence with the clinician-administered scale. Convergent and criterion validity were robust, with high sensitivity and specificity. Cross-cultural comparisons further supported consistency and generalisability.ConclusionsThis study establishes both the clinician-administered and self-report Turkish Y-BOCS as reliable, valid, and culturally sensitive tools for assessing OCD severity in clinical and research contexts.
A Guideline Study for Serious Game Design to Be Used in the Therapy of Abused Children
(EUROSIS, 2024) Çatak, G.; Güzelkara, M.D.
This study explores the potential of serious games as therapeutic tools in the treatment of child abuse, adopting a comprehensive approach that addresses multiple forms of abuse. A modular and customizable game concept is proposed that allows for adaptation across a broad spectrum of problem areas, offering therapists a versatile tool. This paper identifies specific design criteria for serious games in child abuse therapy, derived from an analysis of existing games with therapeutic objectives. These criteria encompass modular design, alignment with the target audience's needs, therapeutic gameplay, replayability, immediate feedback, and the necessity for interdisciplinary collaboration. A game concept with two main modules is introduced, with a focus in detail on the first module designed for use within therapy sessions. This research underlines the importance of further development and expert evaluation of the proposed game concept, positioning it as a guideline for future inquiries into therapeutic game design for victims of child abuse. © 2024 25th International Conference on Intelligent Games and Simulation, GAME-ON 2024. All rights reserved.
Factors Affecting Consumers' Consumer Buying Behavior in Desire to Have Cosmetic Procedures
(Peter Lang Publishing Group, 2024) Çelik, B.; Özçelik, C.
Sustainability and Airport Management
(Peter Lang Publishing Group, 2024) Mutlucan, N.Ç.
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(IGI Global, 2024) Mizrak F.; Akkartal E.
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(Edinburgh University Press, 2023) Sayan, P.
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(Peter Lang AG, 2021) Özdemir, P.A.

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