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İnflamatuar barsak hastalığı tanılı bireylerde kronik bakım modeline göre verilen hemşire danışmanlığının semptom durumu, stres ve yaşam kalitesi üzerine etkisinin incelenmesi
Get PDFBu çalışma, İnflamatuar Barsak Hastalığı tanılı bireylerde kronik bakım modeline göre verilen hemşire danışmanlığının semptom durumu, stres ve yaşam kalitesi üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirmek amacıyla, ön test-son test tasarımlı tekrarlayan ölçümlü randomize kontrollü bir müdahale çalışması olarak uygulandı. Araştırma, Şubat 2024 -Temmuz 2024 tarihleri arasında Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sağlık Uygulama ve Araştırma Hastanesi Gastroenteroloji Polikliniği'nde yürütüldü. Basit randomizasyon yöntemiyle hastalar müdahale (n=35) ve kontrol (n=35) grubuna ayrılarak 70 hasta ile araştırma tamamlandı. Araştırmada verilerin toplanması amacıyla Hasta Bilgi Formu, İnflamatuar Barsak Hastalıkları Aktivite İndeksleri, İnflamatuar Barsak Hastalıkları Semptom Değerlendirme Formu, Algılanan Stres Ölçeği, İnflamatuar Bağırsak Hastalarında Yaşam Kalitesi Değerlendirme Ölçeği, Kronik Hastalık Bakımını Değerlendirme Ölçeği-Hasta Formu kullanıldı. Hastalara çalışmanın başlangıcında formlar uygulandı. Müdahale grubundaki hastalara araştırmacı tarafından görsel destekli sunum ve soru-cevap şeklinde eğitim verildi ve hazırlanan hasta eğitim kitapçığı verildi. Haftada iki kere telefon görüşmeleri yapılarak hastalar değerlendirildi, bilgilendirme yapıldı, hasta gereksinimlerine göre destek sağlandı. Her hafta hastalara bilgilendirme amaçlı kısa mesajlar gönderildi. Üçüncü ayın sonunda formlar tekrar uygulandı. Kontrol grubu hastalarına herhangi bir müdahalede bulunulmadı, çalışma sonunda bu gruba da eğitim verildi. Çalışmanın başlangıcında, müdahale grubunda orta ve şiddetli düzeyde karın ağrısı ve ishal görülen hasta oranı kontrol grubundaki hastalara göre anlamlı olarak daha fazla iken üçüncü ay sonunda tüm semptomlar yönünden gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulunmadı. Kronik bakım modeline göre hemşire danışmanlığı verilen müdahale grubundaki hastalarda üçüncü ay sonunda algılanan stres düzeyinde anlamlı düzeyde azalma ve yaşam kalitesinde anlamlı bir yükselme olurken kontrol grubu hastalarda anlamlı fark bulunmadı. Kronik hasta bakımından memnuniyet düzeyi müdahale grubunda anlamlı olarak daha yüksekti. Hastaların tamamına yakını hemşire danışmanlığı almaya devam etmek istediğini ifade etti. Araştırmanın sonuçları doğrultusunda, İnflamatuar Barsak Hastalığı tanılı bireylerde, kronik bakım modeline göre hemşire eğitim, danışmanlık ve takip programının uygulamada kullanılması önerilmektedir.This study was implemented as a repeated-measures randomized controlled intervention study with a pre-test-post-test design in order to evaluate the effects of nurse counseling provided according to the chronic care model on symptom status, stress, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The research was conducted in Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Health Practice and Research Hospital, Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic between February 2024 and July 2024. The patients were divided into intervention (n=35) and control (n=35) groups using the simple randomization method and the research was completed with 70 patients. Patient Information Form, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Activity Indexes, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptom Assessment Form, Perceived Stress Scale, Quality of Life Assessment Scale in Inflammatory Bowel Patients, Chronic Disease Care Assessment Scale-Patient Form were used to collect data in the study. The forms were applied to the patients at the beginning of the study. The patients in the intervention group were given visually supported presentation and question-answer training by the researcher and a prepared patient education booklet was given. Patients were evaluated, informed, and support was provided according to patient needs by phone calls made twice a week. Short messages were sent to patients every week for informational purposes. The forms were re-applied at the end of the third month. No intervention was made to the control group patients, and this group was also given training at the end of the study. While the rate of patients with moderate and severe abdominal pain and diarrhea in the intervention group at the beginning of the study was significantly higher than in the control group patients, no statistically significant difference was found between the groups in terms of all symptoms at the end of the third month. While there was a significant decrease in perceived stress and a significant increase in quality of life at the end of the third month in the intervention group patients who received nurse counseling according to the chronic care model, no significant difference was found in the control group patients. The level of satisfaction with chronic patient care was significantly higher in the intervention group. Almost all of the patients in the intervention group stated that they wanted to continue receiving nurse counseling. According to the results of the study, it is recommended that nursing education, counseling and follow-up programs be used in practice according to the chronic care model for individuals diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Predicting Democracy Support in the Middle East and North Africa
Get PDFDemocracy support among Arab citizens has decreased noticeably in the past decade. The Arab Barometer data demonstrates
more than an average of 15–30 points drop‐in democracy support depending on the country considered. The present research
utilizes the seventh wave data set offered by the Arab Barometer conducted between October 2021 and July 2022. The data
covers 12 countries including Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, Egypt, Sudan, and
Kuwait. The investigation examines contemporary predictors of democracy support in the Middle East and North Africa.
Utilizing multinomial logistic regression modeling, the current analysis found that older, more educated, and economically
optimistic individuals are more likely to support democracy. On the other hand, urban residents, as well as those pessimistic
about government performance, are less likely to support democracy. Overall, Arab citizens no longer support democracy at the
same rate similar to pre‐Arab Spring levels
Adaptatıon Of The Father Self-Effıcacy Scale To Turkısh Culture And Examınatıon Of Its Psychometrıc Propertıes
Get PDFMost information on parenting self-efficacy, which directly and indirectly affects child development by affecting the interaction between children and parents and parenting behaviors, was obtained with instruments developed for mothers and validated on mothers. Using assessment tools based on men's perceptions of the parenting role will contribute to obtaining more accurate results in assessing fathers' self-efficacy perceptions. This study aimed to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish form of the Father SelfEfficacy Scale. The psychometric properties of the Turkish form of the scale were examined by analyzing the data obtained from 1142 fathers with children between 12-36 months. For validity and reliability, language validity, construct validity, and criterion-based validity analyses, internal consistency and test-retest reliability analyses were conducted. Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the scale retained the original three-dimensional structure, and the model-data fit was acceptable. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was found to be 0.80 for the whole scale and 0.78, 0.71, and 0.76 for the subdimensions, respectively. These results indicate that the Turkish version of the scale is appropriate for Turkish culture in determining the parenting selfefficacy of fathers with children between 12-36 months
The effects of sports and physical activity on quality of life in elderly individuals taking regular medication
No full textIn this applied study, the effects of medication use and regular sports and physical activity on quality of life in elderly individuals who regularly use medication were examined. In this study, 4972 people with different demographic characteristics participated in this research and data were collected with a questionnaire method consisting of a 5-point Likert scale. The data obtained were in order to understand the effects of demographic variables on medication use and quality of life. Within the framework of the study, the relationship between demographic factors such as age, gender, educational status, marital status and medication use, medication recommendation and the number of medications used analysed in detail. After statistical analyses using ANOVA and Chi-square analyses, it found that medication use differed especially according to age and marital status, while medication recommendation was significantly related to gender, educational status and marital status. In terms of other findings, in addition to demographic factors, regular physical activity and sports positive effects on medication use. It was also determined that the number of medication used was significantly related to loneliness and feeling of helplessness. It also found that the feeling of loneliness and medication use pattern were in a significant relationship in individuals engaged in sports and physical activity. In addition, it was found that there was a significant relationship between medication intake and quality of life in individuals engaged in sports and physical activity. After this study, it has been revealed that it is a very important source to understand the relationship between medication use and quality of life in elderly individuals who do sports and physical activity and the importance of encouraging elderly individuals to do more physical activity
Catalytic Nanomaterials for Soil and Groundwater Remediation: Global Research Trends (2010–2024)
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Catalytic Nanomaterials for Soil and Groundwater Remediation: Global Research Trends (2010–2024)
by Motasem Y. D. Alazaiza 1,*ORCID,Tharaa M. Alzghoul 2ORCID,Madhusudhan Bangalore Ramu 1,*ORCID andDia Eddin Nassani 3ORCID
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Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, College of Engineering, A’Sharqiyah University, Ibra 400, Oman
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Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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Department of Civil Engineering, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep 27500, Turkey
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Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Catalysts 2025, 15(10), 981; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15100981
Submission received: 17 September 2025 / Revised: 8 October 2025 / Accepted: 11 October 2025 / Published: 14 October 2025
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Catalysis for Green Chemistry and Energy Transition, 2nd Edition)
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Abstract
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 217 publications on nanomaterials for soil and groundwater remediation, sourced from the Scopus database, covering the period from 2010 to 2024. The findings highlight significant contributions from various countries, with India identified as the leading contributor, followed by China and the United States. This reflects robust international collaboration in addressing environmental contamination. The analysis also identifies influential journals in this field, particularly “Science of the Total Environment” and “Environmental Science and Technology”, which are recognized for their high citation impact and play a crucial role in disseminating research findings and advancing knowledge in nanomaterials for environmental remediation. A keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals six distinct clusters that emphasize critical research themes. The first cluster focuses on environmental toxicity, underscoring the risks posed by contaminants, particularly heavy metals and emerging pollutants such as PFAS, highlighting the need for advanced monitoring strategies. The second cluster showcases innovative nanoremediation technologies, particularly zero-valent iron (nZVI) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), which are noted for their effectiveness in pollutant removal despite challenges like surface passivation and high production costs. The third cluster addresses heavy metals and phytoremediation, advocating integrated strategies that enhance crop resilience while managing soil contamination. The fourth cluster explores photocatalysis and advanced oxidation processes, demonstrating how nanomaterials can enhance pollutant degradation through light-activated catalytic methods. The fifth cluster emphasizes adsorption mechanisms for specific contaminants, such as arsenic and pharmaceuticals, suggesting targeted remediation strategies. Finally, the sixth cluster highlights the potential of nanomaterials in agriculture, focusing on their role in improving soil fertility and supporting plant growth. Overall, while nanomaterials demonstrate significant potential for effective environmental remediation, they also pose risks that necessitate careful consideration and further research. Future studies should prioritize optimizing these materials for practical applications, addressing both environmental health and agricultural productivity
Effect of high-intensity laser therapy on supraspinatus tendon elasticity in subacromial impingement syndrome: A double-blind randomized controlled study
Get PDFThis study primary aimed to evaluate the effect of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on the elasticity of the supraspinatus
tendon in participants with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) and secondary aimed to evaluate the effect of
HILT on pain and function. This randomized controlled double-blind study included 66 participants diagnosed with SIS
and were randomly assigned into HILT group (HILT and physical therapy) and control group (sham HILT and physical
therapy) and received 10 sessions (five days a week during two weeks). Supraspinatus tendon elasticity was measured
by shear wave elastography (SWE). Pain and function were assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) and shoulder pain
and disability index (SPADI), respectively. Measurements were made at baseline and after treatment. The minimal clinically
important difference (MCID) was accepted as 1.37 for VAS and 13.2 for SPADI. There was no difference in SWE
measurements before and after treatment in both groups (p > 0.05). VAS and SPADI showed clinically and statistically
significant improvement in the HILT and control groups (p < 0.001). The r value for VAS and SPADI in the HILT group
was calculated as 0.97; and 0.97 for VAS and 0.96 for SPADI in the control group. A statistically significant difference was
found in VAS and SPADI in the HILT group compared to the control group (p = 0.010, p < 0.001, respectively). However,
the differences were not clinically significant (mean differences 0.5 and 6.41, respectively). This study concluded that
HILT applied together with physical therapy had no effect on tendon elasticity in the short term. Besides, HILT combined
with physical therapy is statistically more effective in reducing pain and improving function than physical therapy alone
The effect of mother-baby yoga on mother's depression-anxiety-stress levels, perception of fragile baby, and maternal bonding: A randomized controlled trial
No full textPurpose: The study was conducted to examine the effects of mother–baby yoga applied to infants discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and their mothers on mothers' depression, anxiety, stress levels, perceptions of fragile infants, and mother–infant attachment. Design and methods: This study was conducted as an interventional randomized controlled trial, with a mother– baby yoga group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). Mothers and infants were assigned to groups using the block randomization method . Results: After ten sessions, mothers in the yoga group had significantly lower scores on the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale and the Fragile Infant Perception Scale (p < .05), and higher scores on the Maternal Attachment Scale (p < .05), compared to the control group. Conclusion: Mother–baby yoga effectively reduces maternal depression, anxiety, and stress levels, lowers perceptions of infant fragility, and improves maternal attachment in mothers of preterm infants. Implications for Practice: Pediatric nurses should consider mother–baby yoga as a supportive practice in the postdischarge care of preterm infants to promote maternal mental well-being and strengthen early bonding Clinical trial registration number: Clinical Research Information Service, NCT06202937
Üniversite öğrencilerinin eğitim süreçlerinde chatbot kullanımlarının benlik saygısı ve algılanan sosyal destek bakımından incelenmesi
Get PDFMevcut araştırma üniversite öğrencilerinin eğitim süreçlerinde teknolojik araçlardan biri olan chatbotların kullanımına ilişkin demografik değişkenlerle birlikte benlik saygısı ve algılanan sosyal desteğin rolünü incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmaya 199 kadın 107 erkek olmak üzere toplam 306 öğrenci katılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Benlik Saygısı Ölçeği, Çok Boyutlu Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği ve Eğitimde Chatbot Kullanımaya ve Öğrenmeye Yönelik Davranışsal Niyet Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Katılımcıların %42'sinin kişisel bilgisayarı bulunmamaktadır. Araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin %30'u herhangi bir chatbotu kullanmadığını belirtmiştir. Chatbot kullananların %52'si chatgpt kullanmaktadır. Chatbot kullanımına ilişkin demografik değişkenlerin, benlik saygısının ve algılanan sosyal destek inancının chatbot kullanımında sosyal etki, endişe ve öğrenmeyi geliştirmeye yönelik tutum ile olan ilişkileri hiyerarşik regresyon aracılığı ile analiz edilmiştir. Chatbot kullanımında sosyal etki faktörünü kişisel bilgisayara sahip olma ve algılanan sosyal destek inancı anlamlı olarak yordamaktadır. Algılanan sosyal destek diğer, değişkenlerle birlikte chatbot kullanımında sosyal etki faktörüne ait toplam varyansın yaklaşık olarak %7'sini açıklamaktadır. İkinci olarak yapılan hiyerarşik regresyon analizinde chatbot kullanımında endişe faktörü ile demografik değişkenler, benlik saygısı ve algılanan sosyal destek arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Analiz sonucunda bağımsız değişkenlerin chatbot kullanımına ilişkin endişe faktörünü yordamadığı tespit edilmiştir. Üçüncü olarak yapılan hiyerarşik regresyon analizinde chatbot kullanımında öğrenmeyi geliştirmeye yönelik tutumu cinsiyet, sınıf düzeyi, kişisel bilgisayara sahip olma ve algılanan sosyal destek anlamlı olarak yordamıştır. Benlik saygısı öğrenmeyi geliştirmeye yönelik tutumu anlamlı olarak yordamamıştır. Algılanan sosyal destek diğer değişkenlerle birlikte chatbot kullanımında öğrenmeyi geliştirmeye yönelik tutuma ait toplam varyansın yaklaşık olarak %14'ünü açıklamaktadır. Araştırma sonuçları tartışılarak araştırmacılara ve uygulayıcılara önerilerde bulunulmuştur.The present study aimed to examine the role of self-esteem and perceived social support, along with demographic variables, in the use of chatbots for educational purposes among university students. A total of 306 students, consisting of 199 females and 107 males, participated in the study. Demographic Information Form, Self-Esteem Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Behavioral Intention Scale for Chatbot Use in Education and Learning were used as data collection tools. Descriptive statistics indicated that 42% of the participants did not have a personal computer; 30% of the students did not use any chatbot tools. Among chatbot users, 52% used ChatGPT. The relationships between demographic variables, self-esteem, and perceived social support regarding chatbot use (social influence, anxiety, and attitude towards improving learning) were analyzed through hierarchical regression analysis. Having a personal computer and perceived social support significantly predicted the social influence factor in chatbot use. Perceived social support, along with other variables, explained approximately 7% of the total variance in the social influence factor of chatbot use. Secondly, the hierarchical regression analysis examined the relationship between the anxiety factor in chatbot use and demographic variables, self-esteem, and perceived social support. The analysis revealed that the independent variables did not predict the anxiety factor related to chatbot use. Thirdly, in the hierarchical regression analysis, gender, grade level, having a personal computer, and perceived social support significantly predicted the attitude towards improving learning in chatbot use. Self-esteem did not significantly predict the attitude towards improving learning. Perceived social support, along with other variables, explained approximately 14% of the total variance in the attitude towards improving learning in chatbot use. The research results were discussed, and recommendations were made to researchers and practitioners
Case report: a rare case of obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions), which significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life. While common obsessions often revolve around contamination, symmetry, or safety, rarer forms of OCD can involve highly specific and unusual fears.
Objectives
The aim of this case analysis is to comprehensively examine the possible causes and treatment approaches of obsessive-compulsive disorder, focusing on the investigation of various obsessive conditions that are rarely observed in the literature.
Methods
The patient’s history was thoroughly examined, and interviews conducted with the patient’s family were also included in the evaluation. Possible causes of the disorder (from a biopsychosocial perspective) and treatment approaches such as psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy were analyzed through a literature review. Additionally, the patient was assessed using the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (YBOCS), Brown Beliefs Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory.
Results
The patient, N.C., is a 64-year-old woman whose general appearance is somewhat older than her age, with partially diminished self-care, having insight, divorced, and living with three of her six children. The patient experiences intense anger when any product containing sweets enters her home, including fruits. She feels discomfort even when using or hearing the word “sweet.” The patient insists that no family member brings any sweet-containing products into their home, leading to frequent arguments on the subject. She reports high levels of anxiety, difficulties in social relationships, and significant limitations in daily life activities. Her relatives have also observed and reported these challenges. The patient mentions feeling a sticky sensation on her hands when she sees sweets and experiences a compulsion to wash her hands when this sensation occurs. Her symptoms are consistent with the classical symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, including obsessions (persistent thoughts about sweets and associated anger) and compulsions (the need to wash her hands). The diagnosis was made by Dr. Ece Ilgın.She has been started on fluvoxamine 50 mg/day, which will be titrated. She will return for a follow-up appointment at the clinic in one month.
Conclusions
The symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in patient N.C. include obsessions related to sweets, fruits, a sense of ‘stickiness’ that cannot be clearly identified, and avoidance obsessions linked to these. These symptoms significantly impact the patient’s quality of life and family relationships. It is believed that a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy will be effective in alleviating the patient’s symptoms and improving their quality of life