Murat Arslan
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BIOMIMETIC MINERALIZATION OF HYDROXYAPATITE ON A COLLAGEN-NANOFIBER COMPOSITE SCAFFOLD FOR BONE TISSUE ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS Murat Arslan; Erdo?an, Aylin; Akbulut, Baran
Journal of Biomedical and Techno Nanomaterials Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jbtn.v2i5.2977

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Bone tissue engineering seeks to develop biomaterial scaffolds that can replicate the complex hierarchical structure and biological functionality of native bone extracellular matrix. Conventional bone substitutes often fail to simultaneously achieve sufficient mechanical strength, osteoconductivity, and biological integration, limiting their effectiveness in repairing critical-sized bone defects. This study aims to develop a collagen–nanofiber composite scaffold functionalized through biomimetic mineralization of hydroxyapatite to enhance its suitability for bone tissue engineering applications. An experimental biomaterials approach was employed, involving fabrication of collagen nanofiber scaffolds followed by controlled biomimetic mineralization in simulated physiological conditions. The resulting scaffolds were characterized for morphology, mineral composition, crystallinity, and mechanical properties, and subsequently evaluated in vitro using osteogenic cell models to assess cell adhesion, proliferation, differentiation, and matrix mineralization. The mineralized scaffolds exhibited uniform nanoscale hydroxyapatite deposition, physiologically relevant Ca/P ratios, and significantly enhanced mechanical stiffness compared to non-mineralized controls. Biological assays demonstrated improved osteogenic cell attachment, elevated alkaline phosphatase activity, and increased calcium deposition on mineralized scaffolds. These findings indicate that biomimetic mineralization effectively integrates inorganic and organic phases to produce a scaffold that closely mimics native bone structure and function. In conclusion, collagen–nanofiber scaffolds mineralized with hydroxyapatite using a biomimetic approach represent a promising platform for bone tissue engineering and warrant further in vivo investigation.
The New ‘Aisyahs: A Comparative Political Analysis of Female Muslim Legislators and Gender-Inclusive Policies in Indonesia and Turkey Murat Arslan; Kaya, Cemil; Y?lmaz, Hale
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i4.2701

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Female Muslim legislators have become increasingly visible in the political landscapes of several Muslim-majority countries, including Indonesia and Turkey, where shifting democratic norms and evolving interpretations of Islamic gender ethics shape women’s participation in governance. Despite expanded representation, questions remain regarding how these women influence gender-inclusive policymaking and how their political strategies differ across distinct socio-religious and institutional contexts. Understanding these dynamics is essential for analyzing the broader transformation of Muslim women’s political agency in contemporary Muslim democracies. This study aims to compare the roles, strategies, and policy impacts of female Muslim legislators in Indonesia and Turkey by examining how they navigate religious discourse, party structures, and political constraints while advocating for gender-inclusive reforms. The research seeks to identify convergences and divergences in their legislative behavior, institutional challenges, and use of Islamic arguments in political debates. A qualitative comparative political analysis was conducted using parliamentary documents, policy archives, and twenty semi-structured interviews with legislators, political advisors, and civil-society actors from both countries. The analysis employed thematic coding and cross-case comparison to evaluate how religious identity intersects with political participation and legislative outcomes. Findings reveal that Indonesian female Muslim legislators tend to mobilize pluralist Islamic narratives and civil-society alliances to strengthen gender advocacy, whereas their Turkish counterparts often navigate more centralized party systems and heightened ideological polarization. Both groups, however, strategically employ Islamic ethical frameworks to legitimize gender-inclusive policies. The study concludes that female Muslim legislators play a crucial role in transforming gender governance in Muslim-majority democracies, though the extent of their influence remains shaped by national political structures.