Gülçin Aydoğdu

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the quality and reliability of Pilates videos available on YouTube. Method: A search was conducted on YouTube using the keyword "Pilates". The top 100 videos, ranked by view count from highest to lowest, were analysed. The scientific reliability and quality of the videos were assessed using the Global Quality Scale (GQS), modified DISCERN, and Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria. Video popularity was evaluated using the View Ratio (views per day since upload). Results: Among the analysed videos, the median GQS score was 3 (IQR: 2–3), the modified DISCERN score was 3 (IQR: 2–3), and the JAMA score was 3 (IQR: 2–4). Based on the GQS, 42% of the videos were classified as low quality, 42% as moderate quality, and 16% as high quality. Recording location was associated with View Ratio (p < 0.05). Post-hoc comparisons showed that videos recorded inside the home had higher View Ratios than studio-recorded videos (p < 0.05), while videos recorded outside the home had higher View Ratios than those recorded in nature (p < 0.05) and in studios (p < 0.05). View Ratio was not significantly associated with GQS, modified DISCERN, or JAMA scores (all p > 0.05). Conclusion: Quality among the most-viewed Pilates videos was heterogeneous, and online popularity did not correspond to the measured quality and reliability scores. Viewers should therefore avoid using popularity metrics alone as indicators of information quality, while content source characteristics may be associated with differences in measured quality and reliability.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate multiple anatomical and morphological factors influencing the localization of the sphenoid sinus ostium (SSO) to improve surgical safety in endoscopic sinus surgery. Methods: Computed tomography (CT) images of 302 subjects were examined. The vertical and horizontal positions of the SSO were assessed using standardized reference lines on sagittal and axial sections. Pneumatization patterns were classified on sagittal and coronal planes. Rostrum pneumatization and the presence of Onodi cells were also evaluated. Morphometric measurements and potential influencing factors were analyzed using logistic and linear regression models. Results: The SSO was most frequently located in the superior (72.8%) and medial (55.6%) thirds. The female gender increased the likelihood of medial ostium localization by 2.715-fold. Compared to the sellar type, conchal pneumatization increased the probability of medial positioning by 9.82-fold, while the postsellar type reduced it (OR: 0.208). The postrotundum type was strongly associated with superior and medial localizations (OR: 3.289 and OR: 2.978, respectively). A wider sphenoid rostrum reduced the probability of medial localization, whereas rostrum pneumatization promoted superior displacement of the SSO. Onodi cells and increased sinus height shifted the SSO inferiorly by 1.929 and 0.341 units, respectively. Conclusions: The localization of the SSO was found to be significantly influenced by gender, sphenoid sinus pneumatization patterns, rostrum morphology, and the presence of Onodi cells. Careful preoperative evaluation of CT images for these factors may provide valuable insights for surgeons and help minimize the risk of serious complications during endoscopic sinus surgery.

This study assessed the quality, reliability, and popularity of Reformer Pilates videos on YouTube, evaluating educational value, credibility, and viewer engagement using standardized scoring while exploring factors affecting popularity. On November 1, 2024, a YouTube search for “Reformer Pilates“ identified the top 70 most-viewed videos. Videos were excluded if irrelevant, promotional, or under 25 seconds. Video quality and reliability were assessed using the Global Quality Scale (GQS), Modified DISCERN (mDISCERN), and JAMA benchmarks. Viewer engagement and popularity were measured with the Video Power Index (VPI). Factors associated with engagement were analyzed using Quantile Regression Forest modeling. Most videos (87.1%) were uploaded by individual channels, 12.9% by Pilates studios. Average GQS (3.06), mDISCERN (3.09), and JAMA (2.61) scores indicated moderate quality and reliability. Videos claiming instructor expertise had lower mDISCERN scores (p = 0.005). Studio-recorded videos had higher GQS scores than home-recorded videos, though not statistically significant. Quantile Regression Forest analysis indicated that mentioning safety information, shorter video duration, and higher GQS scores were among the factors associated with higher viewer engagement (VPI). Older videos tended to exhibit lower engagement levels, reflecting a preference for newer content. Findings highlight the importance of high-quality, concise, and safety-focused Reformer Pilates videos, as these characteristics are associated with higher engagement and popularity. Content creators may benefit from prioritizing these factors to attract and retain audiences, underscoring YouTube’s role in delivering potentially reliable Pilates content.

Purpose: This study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of scientific research on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), with a specific focus on identifying emerging AI trend topics within this discipline. Methods: A total of 498 articles on AI in ORL, published between 1982 and 2024, were retrieved from the Web of Science database. Various bibliometric techniques, including trend keyword analysis and factor analysis, were applied to analyze the data. Results: The most prolific journal was the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (n = 67). The USA (n = 200) and China (n = 61) were the most productive countries in AI-related ORL research. The most productive institutions were Harvard University / Harvard Medical School (n = 71). The leading authors in this field were Lechien JR. (n = 18) and Rameau A. (n = 17). The most frequently used keywords in the AI research were cochlear implant, head and neck cancer, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), hearing loss, patient education, diagnosis, radiomics, surgery, hearing aids, laryngology ve otitis media. Recent trends in otorhinolaryngology research reflect a dynamic focus, progressing from hearing-related technologies such as hearing aids and cochlear implants in earlier years, to diagnostic innovations like audiometry, psychoacoustics, and narrow band imaging. The emphasis has recently shifted toward advanced applications of MRI, radiomics, and computed tomography (CT) for conditions such as head and neck cancer, chronic rhinosinusitis, laryngology, and otitis media. Additionally, increasing attention has been given to patient education, quality of life, and prognosis, underscoring a holistic approach to diagnosis, surgery, and treatment in otorhinolaryngology. Conclusion: AI has significantly impacted the field of ORL, especially in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic planning. With advancements in MRI and CT-based technologies, AI has proven to enhance disease detection and management. The future of AI in ORL suggests a promising path toward improving clinical decision-making, patient care, and healthcare efficiency.

There is currently no bibliometric analysis available regarding pain management (PM). The aim of this study was to monitor the advancement of the PM research field, demonstrate global productivity, identify the most highly cited studies, delineate collaborations between research areas and countries, and uncover new research topics and intriguing trends. A total of 16,216 articles on the subject of PM published between 1980 and 2023 were downloaded from the Web of Science database and analyzed using various bibliometric analysis methods. Trend keyword analysis, thematic evolution analysis, conceptual structure analysis, factor analysis, citation and co-citation analyses, and international collaboration analyses were conducted. The top 3 most active countries were the United States of America (n = 4021), the United Kingdom (n = 791), and Canada (n = 602). The most prolific author was Christine Miaskowski (n = 47). The most researched topics from the past to the present were chronic pain, opioids, analgesia/analgesics, cancer pain, postoperative pain, low back pain, opioid, cancer, acute pain, and self-management. Factor analysis identified key topics such as analgesia and various types of pain in the central factor, with additional subfactors including low back pain and physiotherapy, nursing, and postoperative anxiety and depression. In recent years, starting in 2020, trending research topics have shifted towards e-health, telemedicine, virtual reality, digital health, mental health, peripheral nerve blocks, erector spinae plane blocks, quadratus lumborum blocks, opioid use disorder, buprenorphine, musculoskeletal pain, COVID-19, cervicalgia, and interprofessional collaboration. In addition to Western countries with major economies in the field of PM (USA, Canada, Australia, and European countries), we identified China, India, and Turkey as research leaders. Our bibliometric analysis of 10,566 articles on PM reveals a significant growth in research, with recent trends focusing on e-health, telemedicine, virtual reality, and peripheral nerve blocks. These emerging technologies and personalized treatment approaches are shaping the future of PM.

This study is the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis about meningioma to date. The aim of this study is to identify the most influential publications in this field through citation and co-citation analysis, to examine international collaborations, to identify the conceptual framework of the subject and emerging trending topics through keyword analysis, and to identify the most productive countries, authors and journals. 9619 articles on meningioma published between 1980 and 2023 were downloaded from the Web of Science (WoS) database and statistically analyzed. In this study, various bibliometric techniques were utilized, including trend keyword analysis, thematic evolution analysis, factor analysis, conceptual structure analysis, citation and co-citation analyses. Bibliometric network visualization maps were created to identify trend topics, citation analysis and cross-country collaborations. The Exponential Smoothing estimator was used to predict article productivity in the coming years. The first 3 countries that contributed the most to the literature were respectively; USA (2664, 27.7%), Japan (972, 10.1%), Germany (943, 9.8%). The first three most productive journals were respectively; Journal of Neurosurgery (number of article = 496), World Neurosurgery (399), Acta Neurochirurgica (378). The most productive author was Mcdermott MW (number of article = 88) and the most active institution was the University of California System (number of article = 470). In addition to high-grade meningiomas, the most studied topics from past to present have been magnetic resonance imaging, recurrence, radiation therapy, and skull base. As a result of the analyses to determine trend topics, the subjects studied in recent years were diagnostic and imaging methods, surgical and treatment methods, prognosis and survival, epidemiology and quality of life, and with the advancement of technology, machine learning and prediction models. Scientific collaboration was seen primarily in articles from western countries, especially the USA, European countries, and Canada. However, there was also a not insignificant effect in developing countries such as China, India, and Turkey.

Background and Objectives: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is one of the most significant complications after on-pump heart surgery procedures. High cytokine levels have been shown after open-heart surgeries and a genetic predisposition seems to be an important underlying modulatory characteristic for SIRS. To investigate the association between interleukin 18 -607 C/A, interleukin 18 -137 G/C and osteopontin 9250 C/T genetic polymorphisms and SIRS in on-pump CABG patients. Materials and Methods: Two hundred consecutive elective on-pump CABG patients were recruited prospectively to the study. Genomic DNA was extracted from whole blood and genotyping was determined by sequence specific PCR or PCR-RFLP methods for related polymorphisms. Results: SIRS incidence was 60.2%, 38.1%, 18.9% on postoperative day 1, 2 and 3, respectively, in the whole study population. The SIRS rate on the second postoperative day was 13% and 43.4%, respectively, in osteopontin 9250 C/T T allele non-carriers and carriers (p = 0.004). WBC (White Blood Cell) counts were higher on day 2 and 3 in osteopontin 9250 C/T T allele carriers compared to non-carriers (day 2; 12.7 ± 4 vs. 10.5 ± 2.4 (p = 0.015), day 3; 11.8 ± 4 vs. 9.1 ± 4.7 (p = 0.035)). The average ICU stay was 3.1 ± 7.4, 1.28 ± 0.97 for IL 18-137 G/C C allele carriers and non-carriers, respectively (p = 0.003), and in the IL 18-137 G/C C allele carriers, SIRS developed in 42.2% by the second postoperative day whereas the rate was 57.8% in non-carriers (p = 0.025). Conclusions: The current research revealed a possible link between osteopontin 9250 C/T and IL18-137 G/C genetic polymorphism and SIRS and morbidity in on-pump CABG patients.

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to present a comprehensive summary of the scientific publications in the field of pediatrics between 1980-2022 through bibliometric analysis and to determine the contribution of Turkey's publication trends to global productivity by comparing the publication trends of the world countries and Turkey. Materials and Methods: A Web of Science (WoS) database was used to download all tagged articles in the field of pediatrics between 1980-2022. Downloaded publications were analyzed using bibliometric approaches. The literature search was conducted with the keyword "Pediatrics" in the "Research Field" category. The correlations between publication numbers and certain economic development indicators of countries worldwide were evaluated using the Spearman correlation coefficient in accordance with the data distribution. Results: In the literature review, it was determined that 459912 of the publications with 809649 were in the Article category, and there were 19476 articles in the article category in the field of pediatrics addressing Turkey. Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, Pediatrics International, Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism and Turkish Archives of Pediatrics were determined to be the top four journals that contributed the most to the field of Pediatrics globally. A highly significant positive correlation was found between the number of articles produced by countries in the field of pediatrics and GDP and GDP PPP (r=0.781, P<0.001; r=0.720, P<0.001). Conclusion: In this bibliometric study, a summary of 459912 articles published between 1980-2022 and 19476 articles published in Turkey was shared. Turkey's significant contribution to global productivity was found in the 8th place with 19476 articles.

Objective: The hypothalamus, which is the main control center of the autonomic nervous system has been the subject of many studies around the world with increasing interest. The aim of this study was to make a comprehensive and holistic analysis of the publications on the hypothalamus between 1980 and 2020 with bibliometric approaches. Methods: The Web of Science database was used to identify publications on the hypothalamus between 1980 and 2020. The identified publications were then analyzed using bibliometric approaches. Results: As a result of the literature review, a total of 35919 publications were found. The three most active countries in the production of articles on the subject of the hypothalamus were the USA (n=9685), Japan (2636), and the UK (2065). A statistically significant positive correlation was found between the number of articles produced by countries on the hypothalamus and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and GDP per capita development indicators (r=0.785, p<0.001; r=0.511, p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: Recent studies on the hypothalamus have focused on the functional connection of the hypothalamus with obesity, stress, and food intake. The findings of this study can be considered to be a comprehensive and useful guide for researchers interested in the topic of the hypothalamus.

Objective: Although the number of global studies on swimming has increased, there are still no bibliometric studies in the literature. This study aimed to present a medical perspective by examining scientific articles published in the field of swimming sports with statistical methods. Material and Method: Articles on swimming published between 1980 and 2021 were obtained from the Web of Science database. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used for correlation analysis. Network visualization maps were used to identify trending topics. Results: A total of 21732 publications were found. 2392 (70.5%) of these publications were articles. The top 3 contributing countries to the literature were USA (462, 19.3%), UK (331, 10.4), and Australia (298, 12.1%). The top 2 most active institutions were Universidade Do Porto (n=93), and Australian Institute of Sport (n=82). The most active journals with the highest number of articles were International Journal of Sports Medicine (n=171), and Journal of Sports Sciences (n=150). According to the average number of citations per article, the top most influential journal was Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (citation: 51.8). Conclusion: The most studied subjects related to medicine and health in swimming were blood lactate, heart rate, fatigue, shoulder, body composition, anthropometry, oxygen uptake, oxidative stress, disability, energy cost, electromyography, oxygen consumption, physiology, motivation, physical activity, aging, muscle strength, shoulder pain, testosterone, core temperature, and stress. General topics studied in recent years were athletic performance, physiology, stress, strength, disability, paralympic, electromyography, youth, shoulder pain, sports, force, competition, kinetics, adolescent, sport, swimming training, and aging.