https://ejosat.com.tr/?mod=sayi_detay&sayi_id=4018 European Journal of Science and Technology tr 2025-08-01 https://ejosat.com.tr/?mod=makale_tr_ozet&makale_id=94056 https://ejosat.com.tr/?mod=makale_tr_ozet&makale_id=94056 Şaziment KılıçtaşŞaziment Kılıçtaş According to the World Health Organization (WHO), traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) refers to “the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement, or treatment of physical and mental illnesses.” The use of such practices has a long-standing history across civilizations. In recent years, the prevalence of chronic and malignant diseases has risen in parallel with increased life expectancy. As healthcare professionals often face time constraints in patient care and due to growing concerns over the side effects of conventional treatments, interest in traditional and complementary medicine has significantly increased among patients. It is expected that the utilization of T&CM methods will continue to grow in the future. In response, various regulatory frameworks have been established both in Turkey and globally to minimize potential harms and to prevent the unauthorized practice of these therapies. In Turkey, the “Regulation on Traditional and Complementary Medical Practices” was most recently published on 27 October 2014. This regulation formally recognizes 15 specific practices whose scopes of use have been defined: phytotherapy, mesotherapy, maggot therapy, prolotherapy, cupping therapy, music therapy, hypnotherapy, homeopathy, leech therapy, ozone therapy, osteopathy, reflexology, acupuncture, apitherapy, and chiropractic. Despite the increasing popularity of these modalities, patients often refrain from informing their physicians about their use of T&CM methods. Regardless of the motivations behind their choices, the unmonitored and unconscious use of such practices can lead to delayed diagnoses, adverse effects, or harm caused by unqualified individuals. Therefore, healthcare professionals should be vigilant regarding patients’ tendencies toward alternative therapies and should proactively engage in raising patient awareness to prevent potential misuse and ensure safe integration with conventional care. 2025-08-01 https://ejosat.com.tr/?mod=makale_tr_ozet&makale_id=94059 https://ejosat.com.tr/?mod=makale_tr_ozet&makale_id=94059 Ahmet KoçAhmet Koç Rapidly evolving and changing technology is impacting almost every aspect of our lives and has become one of the indispensable elements. In today's world, where the survival and continuity of individuals or institutions are built on comfort and convenience, the decision-making processes of individuals or institutions have become quite challenging. This difficulty is expressed as increasing alternatives and criteria. In this context, the need for multi-criteria decision-making mechanisms in individuals' decision-making, especially in investment processes, is increasing. In this scope, the aim of the study is to determine the effect of multi-criteria decision-making methods in the selection of algorithmic trading strategies. Within the scope of the study, the stocks of Group 1 in the Borsa Istanbul Star Market were subjected to performance tests in 11 different algorithmic trading strategies, and alternative strategies were ranked by determining the weights using multi-criteria decision-making methods. As a result of the research, the criterion weights according to AHP were as follows: Profit Factor 0.558, Number of Trades 0.263, Return 0.122, Maximum Drawdown Rate 0.057. According to the CRITIC method, the criterion weights were as follows: Profit Factor 0.412, Number of Trades 0.237, Return 0.173, Maximum Drawdown Rate 0.177. The alternative strategy rankings were as follows according to AHP: A5 > A4 > A9 > A2 > A7 > A6 > A10 > A1 > A3 > A8 > A11, while according to the CRITIC method, the alternatives were ranked as A5 > A2 > A9 > A4 > A7 > A6 > A1 > A3 > A10 > A8 > A11. 2025-08-01 https://ejosat.com.tr/?mod=makale_tr_ozet&makale_id=94073 https://ejosat.com.tr/?mod=makale_tr_ozet&makale_id=94073 Aslıhan YelkenciAslıhan Yelkenci ,GÜNSELİ GÜVEN POLAT ,Cafer Ataş Dental caries is a multifactorial disease resulting from the interaction of various factors such as diet, oral hygiene, host immunity, and dental structure. Despite advancements in preventive strategies, it remains a prevalent global health issue, affecting billions of individuals worldwide. Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) is a minimally invasive approach that involves the removal of carious tissue using hand instruments and the restoration of cavities with high-viscosity glass ionomer cement. This technique serves as a significant alternative, particularly for individuals with limited access to dental care, young children, and patients with special needs. The aim of this study is to assess the attitudes and behaviors of pediatric dentists and practitioners from other dental specialties toward ART. 2025-08-01 https://ejosat.com.tr/?mod=makale_tr_ozet&makale_id=94077 https://ejosat.com.tr/?mod=makale_tr_ozet&makale_id=94077 Ayşe KökyıldırımAyşe Kökyıldırım ,Serap Ulusam Seçkiner The amount of electronic waste (e-waste) is steadily increasing due to the rapid and unconscious consumption of technological products in Turkey today. This study aims to address the current situation of electrical and electronic goods in Turkey. The registered collection rate of electronic waste (e-waste) in our country is low. The primary reason for these low collection rates is the unregistered and uncontrolled gathering of electronic waste (e-waste). These waste materials need to be reintegrated into the economy. Without a suitable collection infrastructure, it becomes challenging to effectively recover electronic waste. The scarcity of electronic waste (e-waste) collection centers in Turkey and the absence of collection boxes in easily accessible areas constitute a significant issue. As part of this study, the optimal location for establishing waste collection centers (warehouses) for electronic waste improperly collected in Turkey was determined. The IBM OPL CPLEX program was utilized to identify the number and locations of the warehouses to be opened. The study comprises 28 demand points, and the P-median problem was employed as a location-allocation model to ensure the most suitable service for these demand points. As a result of the optimization, the appropriate locations for the warehouses to be opened have been determined. It is challenging for the community to transport their waste from their homes to the locations where warehouses are planned to be established. To ensure that all provinces receive service, there is a plan to install waste collection boxes in central locations. 2025-08-01