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Investigation of FGM patch repairs for cracked aluminum structures: J-integral analysis
(Nature Publishing Group, 2026) Abdelmadjid, Moulgada; Abderahmane, Sahli; Zagane Mohammed El Sallah; Ahmed, Mordjani; Tahar, Adjoudj; Kurt, Zafer; Yaylacı, Ecren Uzun; Yaylacı, Murat
Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) represent a highly advanced solution for the repair of cracked aircraft structures, offering superior performance compared to conventional homogeneous materials. FGMs contribute to more durable, lightweight, and structurally effective repairs, extending service life while maintaining safety and performance standards. This study investigates the effectiveness of functionally graded material (FGM) patches for reinforcing cracked aluminum alloy plates. Using three-dimensional finite element analysis implemented in ABAQUS with a USDFLD subroutine, spatial variations of the Young's modulus were applied according to linear, logarithmic, and exponential gradation laws. The fracture behavior was quantified through J-integral calculations under plane strain conditions. Results show that FGM patches significantly reduce the J-integral at the crack tip compared to unrepaired plates: up to 56% reduction for linear gradation, 52% for logarithmic, and 44% for exponential gradation. Linear gradation is most effective in mitigating longitudinal crack propagation, while logarithmic gradation efficiently reduces local principal stresses. Contour convergence and comparison with homogeneous patch and unrepaired plate benchmarks confirm the reliability of the numerical results. These findings provide mechanistic insight into stiffness-gradient-driven stress redistribution, guiding the optimal design of FGM repairs for enhanced durability.
Whole-genome characterization of clinical Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus epidermidis Isolates reveals mecA-positive E. faecalis and a shared lnu(A)-rep7a resistance plasmid in Türkiye
(BioMed Central, 2026) Ejder, Nebahat; Düzgün, Azer Özad
Background: This study aimed to genomically characterize clinical Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates obtained from aspirate and sputum samples at Bayburt State Hospital, focusing on antimicrobial resistance genes, virulence factors, and mobile genetic elements.
Methods: Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) was performed on the isolates, and antimicrobial resistance genes, virulence determinants, multilocus sequence types (MLST), plasmid replicons, and mobile genetic elements were identified using bioinformatics tools.
Results: The E. faecalis E5 (ST64) isolate, recovered from an aspirate sample, carried multiple antimicrobial resistance genes, including mecA, vanT, erm(B), tet(M), and qacA, along with a diverse virulence gene repertoire (cyl, ebp, ace, and agg), mobile genetic elements (Tn6009, ISL1a3), and four plasmid replicons (rep19C, rep9C, repUS43, and rep7a). The E. faecalis E184 and E187 isolates (ST124), obtained from sputum samples, harbored fewer acquired resistance genes but shared gyrA (T672A) and parC (V307I) mutations associated with fluoroquinolone resistance. The S. epidermidis ST59 isolate carried resistance genes lnu(A), fosB, and qacD, together with the plasmid replicon rep7a and insertion sequence ISSau4. The co-occurrence of lnu(A) and the rep7a plasmid in both species suggests a potential pathway for interspecies transmission of resistance determinants.
Conclusions: This study reports the genomic detection of mecA in an E. faecalis isolate from Türkiye based on WGS analysis. However, this finding is based solely on genomic data and lacks phenotypic or experimental validation. The detection of a shared plasmid-associated resistance element (lnu(A)-rep7a) in both E. faecalis and S. epidermidis highlights the potential for interspecies resistance gene flow within the hospital environment.
Stress distribution in angulated bendable one-piece and two-piece implant-supported single crowns in the posterior maxilla: a finite element analysis
(BioMed Central, 2026) Jaghoub, Qassam; Yeşil, Çağla; Yeşil, Zeynep
Background: This finite element analysis compared stress distribution and displacement in the implant-crown complex and peri-implant bone between angulated bendable one-piece and two-piece implants supporting posterior maxillary single crowns under standardized modeling conditions.
Methods: A three-dimensional finite element model of a maxillary first molar single crown in Misch bone density category 3 was generated. Two base models representing a bendable one-piece implant and a two-piece angulated implant system (15°, 4.1 × 11.5 mm) were each evaluated with 2 crown materials (monolithic zirconia and lithium disilicate) and a 0.05-mm cement layer. The bendable one-piece implant was analyzed in its final post-adjustment geometry. All component interfaces were defined as idealized bonded contacts, and a 100-N oblique load at 30° was applied to the occlusal surface in a linear static analysis.
Results: Implant von Mises stresses were markedly higher in the bendable one-piece models (518-529 MPa) than in the two-piece angulated models (109-112 MPa), representing an approximately 4.7-times-higher stress level. Cement-layer stresses ranged from 22 to 29 MPa and were higher in the two-piece configurations. Crown displacement was approximately two times higher in the two-piece configurations (0.036-0.037 mm) than in the one-piece configurations (0.018 mm). Peri-implant bone principal stresses were also higher in the one-piece models, whereas differences between zirconia and lithium disilicate crowns were modest.
Conclusions: Within the limitations of this finite element analysis, the two-piece angulated configuration was associated with lower implant and peri-implant bone stresses than the bendable one-piece configuration, although it showed higher cement-layer stress and crown displacement. These results represent comparative behavior within an idealized model.
High TROP-2 expression as a predictor of poor neoadjuvant chemotherapy response in luminal B breast cancer: a retrospective clinicopathological study
(BioMed Central, 2026) Öztürk, Çiğdem; Çubukçu, Safiye Sümeyye; Şen, Bayram; Öztürk, Ahmet Emin; Okcu, Oğuzhan
Purpose: Trophoblast cell surface antigen 2 (TROP-2) is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is expressed on the cell surface. It is overexpressed in various epithelial malignancies. Due to its protumoral biological effects and its role as a target receptor for antibody-drug conjugates, TROP-2 is of particular clinical interest. This study aims to investigate the relationships between TROP-2 expression, clinicopathological parameters, and response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in invasive breast carcinomas.
Methods: TROP-2 expression was evaluated by immunohistochemically from 211 cases of invasive breast carcinoma. The H-score was used in the TROP-2 assessment. Cases with a score of 0-200 were considered low, and cases with a score above 200 were considered high TROP-2 expression.
Results: High TROP-2 expression was significantly associated with HER2 negativity (p = 0.019), lymph node metastasis (p = 0.016), and a poor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (RCB-II/III) (p = 0.01). Multivariate analysis revealed that molecular subtype, stromal tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, and high TROP-2 expression were independent predictors of neoadjuvant chemotherapy response.
Conclusion: High TROP-2 expression was found to be associated with adverse clinicopathological parameters and poor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and was identified as an independent predictive biomarker for neoadjuvant response. The lower pathological complete response rates observed in luminal B molecular subtype breast carcinomas with high TROP-2 expression suggest that TROP-2-targeting agents should be investigated more thoroughly in the neoadjuvant therapy setting, particularly in LB subtype cases. Furthermore, assessing TROP-2 expression in each case will aid in optimal patient selection for treatment and contribute to the personalization of oncological therapy.
Internet gaming disorder and verbal communication skills: the predictive role of listening and speaking skills in internet gaming disorder
(BioMed Central, 2026) Tekeoğlu, Uğur; Gökçe, Bekir
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the impact of verbal communication skills, including speaking self-efficacy and different listening styles, on Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). In this context, it is considered that weak communication skills may increase the tendency towards digital games. Accordingly, the study investigates the predictive role of middle school students' verbal communication skills on IGD.
Method: The study was conducted in April-May 2025 using a quantitative approach and the relational screening model, and 495 middle school students from a province in Türkiye participated in the study. Data were collected using the Sociodemographic Data Form, the Internet Gaming Disorder Questionnaire, the Internet Gaming Cognition Scale, the Listening Styles Profile - Revised Scale, and the Speaking Self-Efficacy Scale. For data analysis, Pearson correlation, partial correlation, group comparisons, hierarchical regression, and moderation analyses were utilized. The Benjamini-Hochberg False Discovery Rate (FDR) procedure was applied to control for Type I error inflation in correlation analyses.
Results: A significant negative correlation was found between IGD and speaking self-efficacy. Among the listening styles, relational and analytical listening were negatively correlated with IGD, whereas transactional listening was positively correlated. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that communication skills explained an additional 9.2% of variance in IGD beyond demographic factors. Speaking self-efficacy (β = -0.257, p < 0.001) and transactional listening (β = 0.134, p = 0.002) emerged as significant predictors. Gender and age showed significant differences in relation to IGD; male students were identified as being in a higher risk group. Moderation analyses indicated that these effects did not differ by gender.
Discussion: The findings revealed that verbal communication skills have an effect on IGD. It was understood that individuals with high speaking self-efficacy were less inclined towards digital games, while students with developed transactional listening skills were more open to social satisfaction in digital gaming environments. It is suggested that enhancing verbal communication skills may have a protective effect against IGD.
