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The effect of body region and age on the diameter of medullated and non-medullated fibers in Karacabey Sheep
No full textDecarbonization efforts under the energy and climate policy uncertainties: a comparison between the USA and China
No full textClimate change is a major socio-economic issue that is intensively occupying the global policy agenda. Countries are developing various strategies to combat climate change as part of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Recently, uncertainties in climate and energy policies have led to a debate among researchers, and the impact of these uncertainties on the achievement of the SDGs is just beginning to be discussed. In this context, this study is the first to comparatively analyze the impact of energy policy uncertainty (ENPU) and climate policy uncertainty (CLPU) on daily carbon emissions and renewable electricity production (REP) for China and the USA. To this end, the study applies novel multivariate quantile-on-quantile regression cross-quantilogram approaches on daily data between January 1, 2019, and September 30, 2022. The results of the study indicate that: (i) CLPU causes a decrease in REP and, on the contrary, upsurges carbon emissions in both the USA and China. (ii) ENPU augments carbon emissions in the USA and China. (iii) ENPU decreases REP in China, but ENPU increases REP in the USA for quarterly and annual periods. These findings show that uncertainties in climate and energy policies hinder the achievement of SDG-7 clean energy and SDG-13 climate action targets. In this context, policymakers should establish policies that eliminate energy and climate-related uncertainties and implement consistent energy and climate policies to promote renewable energy and combat climate change. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.)
The disastrousness of asylum: Syrian asylum seekers and their impact on disastrousness in the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes
No full textPurposeTurkey hosts the majority of Syrians who fled their country due to the Syrian Civil War that started in 2011, and Syrians mostly live in the provinces most affected by the Kahramanmara & scedil; earthquakes. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the presence of disadvantaged population on disaster risk in Turkey, a disaster country, through the Kahramanmara & scedil; earthquakes and Syrian asylum-seekers, based on the claim that the vulnerability caused by this additional population residing in the provinces most affected by the Kahramanmara & scedil; earthquakes is a factor that will increase the disastrousness of the earthquakes.Design/methodology/approachBased on the mathematical model used in the calculation of the Human Development Index, the study comparatively calculates the vulnerability of the Turkish and Syrian populations residing in the earthquake-affected provinces by taking into account population density, gender, age, education and employment factors.FindingsThe findings of the analysis show that the vulnerability of Syrian asylum seekers in Kilis, Gaziantep and Hatay provinces is higher than the vulnerability of the Turkish population.Originality/valueThis paper shows significant findings on the effects of disadvantaged groups residing in a disaster-prone area concerning the consequences of the devastating earthquakes that occurred on February 6, 2023 in the southern region of Turkey
Hemşirelik Son Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Mesleki Yetkinlik Algılama Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi
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The Andrology Working Group of the Society of Urological Surgery in Turkiye: Bridging Academic Gaps and Advancing Male Reproductive or Sexual Health
No full textThe Andrology Working Group of the Society of Urological Surgery in Turkiye was established to address the lack of a formal andrology subspecialty in Turkiye and to advance male reproductive and sexual health. With a youth-driven approach-where young professionals play a leading role in organizing educational programs, conducting research, and contributing to advancements in clinical practice-the group fosters collaboration in key subspecialties, including male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders. By bridging academic gaps and supporting young professionals, the group plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of andrology in Turkiye. Notably, the group has facilitated over 25 national and international training programs and contributed 14 peer-reviewed publications, directly impacting andrology education and clinical practice in the region
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No full textParatiroid hiperplazisi mi? Paratiroid adenomu mu?
No full textAmaç: Asemptomatik primer hiperparatiroidizm kliniği nedeniyle değerlendirilip opere edilen hastaların bir kısmının patolojisi paratiroid hiperplazisi olarak raporlanmaktadır. Hiperplazi risk grubunda yer almayan bu hastalarımızın postoperatif kısa dönem takip sonuçlarını değerlendirmeyi amaçladık. Yöntem: 2017-2024 tarihleri arasında ünitemizde asemptomatik primer hiperparatiroidizm tanısıyla paratiroid adenomektomi operasyonu olan hasta verileri değerlendirildi. Paratiroid hiperplazisi risk grubu; ikinci kez paratiroid operasyonu olanlar, ailesel geçişliler, genetik sendromlar (MEN 1 vb.), ilaç ve iyonize radyasyon etkisi ve kronik böbrek hastalığı çalışma dışı bırakıldı. Preoperatif ön tanısı paratiroid adenom olan 17 paratiroid hiperplazili hastanın verileri detaylı olarak değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Ortalama yaş 57,2 yıl ve kadın/erkek oranı (15/2) idi. Lezyon büyüklüğü 1,6±0,6 cm. Postoperatif takip süresi ortalama 30,4 ±31,3 ay. Preoperatif serum Ca: 11,3±0,7 mg/dl, P: 2,6±0,6 mg/dl ve PTH: 322±359 pg/ml, Postoperatif serum Ca: 9,4±0,4 mg/dl, P: 3,4±0,6 mg/dl ve PTH: 40±23 pg/ml ile preoperatif düzeylerine göre anlamlı değişim gözlendi (sırasıyla p<0,001, p=0,024, p<0,001). Sonuç: Paratiroid adenom ön tanısıyla opere olan hastaların paratiroid hiperplazisi patolojik tanıları postoperatif dönemde klinik ve patolojik olarak detaylı sorgulanmalıdır. Paratiroid hiperplazisi için risk grubunda olmayan fakat kısa ve uzun dönemde biyokimyasal olarak tam iyileşme bulguları gözlenen hastalarda paratiroid adenomu ihtimali akılda tutulmalıdır.Aim: Some of the patients who were evaluated and operated due to asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism were reported as parathyroid hyperplasia in their pathology. We aimed to evaluate the postoperative short-term follow-up results of these patients who were not in the hyperplasia risk group. Methods: Data of patients who underwent parathyroid adenomectomy with the diagnosis of asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism in our unit between 2017 and 2024 were evaluated. In the risk group of parathyroid hyperplasia, those who have had a second parathyroid surgery, those with familial inheritance, genetic syndromes (MEN 1, etc.), drug and ionizing radiation effects, and chronic kidney disease were excluded from the study. The data of 17 patients with parathyroid hyperplasia whose preoperative diagnosis was parathyroid adenoma were evaluated in detail. Results: The mean age was 57,2 years and the female/male ratio was (15/2). Lesion size was 1.6±0,6 cm. The mean postoperative follow-up period was 30,4±31,3 months. Preoperative serum Ca: 11,3±0.7 mg/dl, P: 2,6±0,6 mg/dl and PTH: 322±359 pg/ml, Postoperative serum Ca: 9,4±0,4 mg/dl, P: 3,4±0,6 mg/dl and PTH: 40±23 pg/ml, and significant changes were observed compared to preoperative levels (p<0,001, p=0,024, p<0,001, respectively). Conclusion: Patients who underwent surgery with a preliminary diagnosis of parathyroid adenoma should be questioned in detail in terms of clinical and pathological diagnosis in the postoperative period. The possibility of parathyroid adenoma should be kept in mind in patients who are not in the risk group for parathyroid hyperplasia but who have complete biochemical recovery findings in the short and long term