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Does grit and perceived social support predicts adolescents' future expectations in covıd 19 pandemic?
Get PDFStudies on the pandemic period focuse on the negative effects of the pandemic on adolescents. However, the present research aims at examining variables that could be protective factors for adolescents during the pandemic period. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of grit and perceived social support in predicting adolescents' future expectations during the pandemic period. The sample of the research conducted with the correlational model consisted of 573 high school students. Demographic information form, Positive Future Expectation Scale, Grit Scale and Ecological Education Value Perception Scale were used to collect data. The results show that there is a positive and significant relationship between positive future expectations and grit, and there is also a positive and significant relationship between positive future expectations and perceived social support. Finally, it was concluded that grit and perceived social support significantly predicted positive future expectations, while grit predicted positive future expectations at a higher level than perceived social support. These findings suggest that positive future expectations are associated with grit and perceived social support. Practitioners who want to positively influence adolescents' future expectations can assist them in these areas
Kronik hastalığı olan bireylerin diyetlerinin diyet inflamatuar indeksi'nin araştırılması
Get PDFBu çalışma, kronik hastalığa sahip (obezite, Tip-2 Diyabet, hipertansiyon, hiperlipidemi, kardiyovasküler hastalıklar) bireylerin diyetlerinin inflamatuar indeksinin araştırılması amacıyla 27 erkek ve 23 kadın yetişkin birey üzerinde yapılmıştır. Bireylerden yüz yüze görüşülerek soru kağıdı ile veriler toplanmış, antropometrik ölçümleri ve besin tüketim kayıtları alınmıştır. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 22 programında analiz edilmiş ve istatistiksel anlamda önemlilik düzeyi p<0.05 olarak belirlenmiştir. Bireylerin Bel/Boy oranına göre erkek bireylerin %55.6'sı ve kadın bireylerin %78.3'ü çok yüksek risk grubundadır. Erkek bireylerin %59.3'ü günde 3 ana öğün tüketirken, kadın bireylerde bu oran %34.7'dir. Bireylerin diyetleri inflamatuar indeks skoruna göre 3 quartile ayrılmıştır. Birinci quartil (Q1) inflamasyon önleyici diyeti, ikinci quartil (Q2) inflamasyon üzerine etkisi olmayan diyeti, üçüncü quartil ise (Q3) inflamasyon artırıcı etkili diyeti temsil etmektedir. Erkek bireylerin %40.7'sinin diyeti inflamasyon önleyici (Q1), %40.7'sinin diyeti inflamasyon üzerine etkisi olmayan (Q2) ve %18.6'sının diyeti inflamasyon artırıcı (Q3) bulunmuştur. Kadın bireylerde ise %8.7'sinin diyeti inflamasyon önleyici (Q1), %56.5'inin diyeti inflamasyon üzerine etkisi olmayan (Q2) ve %34.8'inin diyetinin inflamasyon artırıcı (Q3) olduğu saptanmıştır. Anti-inflamatuar etki gösteren E vitamini, tiamin, niasin, B6 vitamini, folat, C vitamini, magnezyum, çinko, kafein, lif ve yeşil-siyah çay alım ortalamaları inflamasyon artırıcı (Q3) diyet tüketen bireylerde, inflamasyon üzerine etkisi olmayan (Q2) ve inflamasyon önleyici (Q1) diyet tüketenlere göre daha düşüktür(p<0,05). İnflamasyon önleyici (Q1) diyet tüketen bireylerin tekli doymamış, çoklu doymamış ve omega-3 yağ asidi tüketim ortalamaları diğer bireylere göre daha yüksektir(p<0,05). Bu besin ögelerinin tüketimi diyet inflamatuar skorunu düşürücü anti-inflamatuar etki göstermektedir. Bireylerin trigliserit, total kolesterol, LDL, HDL, CRP ortalama değerleri ile Dİİ quartilleri arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmamıştır (p>0.05). Bireylerin Açlık Kan Şekeri (AKŞ) ile Dİİ skorları arasında anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur (p<0.05) ve bireyin Dİİ skoru yükseldikçe AKŞ değeri de yükselmektedir. Besin ve besin öğelerinin vücuttaki inflamatuar süreç üzerine doğrudan etkisi bulunmakta olup, fiziksel aktivite ile beraber anti-inflamatuar etkili bir diyet kronik hastalık riskinin düşürülmesi açısından önemlidir.This study was conducted on 27 adult males and 23 adult females with chronic conditions (obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases) to investigate the inflammatory index of their diets. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements and dietary records were obtained. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 22, with a predetermined level of statistical significance set at p < 0.05. According to the Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR), 55.6% of male participants and 78.3% of female participants were in the very high-risk group. While 59.3% of male participants consumed three main meals per day, only 34.7% of female participants followed the same pattern. The diets of individuals were classified into three quartiles based on the inflammatory index score: the first quartile (Q1) represented an anti-inflammatory diet, the second quartile (Q2) represented a diet with no effect on inflammation, and the third quartile (Q3) represented a pro-inflammatory diet. For male participants, 40.7% had an anti-inflammatory diet (Q1), 40.7% had a diet with no effect on inflammation (Q2), and 18.6% had a pro-inflammatory diet (Q3). Among female participants, 8.7% had an anti-inflammatory diet (Q1), 56.5% had a diet with no effect on inflammation (Q2), and 34.8% had a pro-inflammatory diet (Q3). The average intake of E vitamin, thiamine, niacin, B6 vitamin, folate, C vitamin, magnesium, zinc, caffeine, fiber, and green-black tea, which have anti-inflammatory effects, was lower in individuals consuming a pro-inflammatory diet (Q3) compared to those with no effect on inflammation (Q2) and those with an anti-inflammatory diet (Q1) (p < 0.05). Individuals with an anti-inflammatory diet (Q1) had higher average consumption of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and omega-3 fatty acids compared to others (p < 0.05). The consumption of these nutrients showed an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing the dietary inflammatory score.There was no significant relationship between individuals' average values of triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, CRP, and the quartiles of the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) (p > 0.05). However, a significant relationship was found between individuals' Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) and DII scores (p < 0.05), indicating that as the DII score increased, FBS values also increased. The direct impact of nutrients and food components on the inflammatory process in the body, along with physical activity, is crucial for reducing the risk of chronic diseases
0-2 yaş arası çocuklarda sık görülen inek sütü proteini ve yumurta alerjisine annenin gebelikteki beslenme durumunun etkisi
Get PDFBu çalışmada; çocukta, yumurta ve inek sütü proteini alerjisinin hem annenin hem de çocuğun beslenmesi ile olan ilişkinin araştırılması ve elde edilecek sonuçlarla besin alerjisinin nedenlerine yönelik yeni bir bakış açısı kazandırmaktır amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma; 04.04.2024 - 05.07.2024 tarihleri arasında İzmir Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Tepecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Çocuk Alerji ve İmmünoloji polikliniğine başvuran, inek sütü proteini ya da yumurta alerjisi ya da hem inek sütü proteini hem de yumurta alerjisi tanısı alan 24 aydan küçük 54 hasta araştırma grubu ve hastane servisinde farklı nedenlerden dolayı yatan 24 aydan küçük 34 hasta sağlıklı grup olmak üzere toplam 88 hasta araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Katılımcıların %13,0'ünde inek sütü, %40,7'sinde yumurta %46,3'ünde ise her iki hem inek sütü hem yumurta alerjisi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Tekli alerjisi olan bireylerin oranı %53,7 iken çoklu alerjisi olan bireylerin oranı %46,3 olarak belirlenmiştir. Alerjik grupta yer alan katılımcıların %46,3,'ünün ilk gebelikten olduğu saptanmıştır. Gebelik sayısı ve alerjik olma durumu arasında negatif bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir (p<0,05). İlk altı ay sadece anne sütü kullanımının alerjik olma durumuyla arasında pozitif bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir (p<0,05). Tamamlayıcı beslenmeye başlama zamanının gecikmesi ile alerjik olma arasında pozitif bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir (p<0,05). Sağlıklı grupta yer alan katılımcıların ilk tüketilen ek gıda ürünü %41,2'yle süt, yoğurt ve kefir olurken alerjik grupta bu besin grubu %59,3 oranla meyve ve sebze olmuştur (p<0,05). Çocuğu sağlıklı ve alerjik grupta olan annelerin gebelik süresinde probiyotik kullanma oranları sırasıyla %26,5 ve %9,3 olarak belirlenmiştir (p<0,05). Açık yoğurt tüketimi ile alerjik olma arasında negatif bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir (p<0,05). Çocuğu alerjik grupta yer alan annelerin tüketmiş olduğu; fındık, ceviz, çökelek ve beyaz ekmek miktarının, çocuğu sağlıklı grupta olan annelerin tüketim miktarına göre daha yüksek olduğu; çocuğu sağlıklı grupta yer alan annelerin tüketmiş olduğu; Antep fıstığı, yarım yağlı süt ve nohut miktarının çocuğu alerjik grupta olan annelerin tüketim miktarına göre daha yüksek olduğu ve bu ortalamalar arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olduğu belirlenmiştir (p<0,05). Tüm bu bilgiler doğrultusunda besin alerjilerinde; doğum sırası, anne sütü alımı, tamamlayıcı beslenme, probiyotikler, annenin gebelikteki beslenme durumu gibi pek çok faktörün etkili olduğu görülmüştür. Annenin gebelikteki diyetinin, yenidoğanda görülen besin alerjilerine etkisine yönelik literatürde az çalışma bulunmaktadır. Bu konuya yönelik daha fazla araştırmaya ihtiyaç bulunmaktadır. Bu anlamda, çalışmamızın literatüre katkı sağlayarak bu konuda yapılacak başka çalışmalara da yol gösterici olabileceğini düşünüyoruz.This study aims to investigate the relationship between egg and cow's milk protein allergy in children and the nutrition of both the mother and the child, and to provide a new perspective on the causes of food allergy with the results obtained. The study included a total of 88 patients, consisting of 54 patients younger than 24 months of age who were diagnosed with cow's milk protein or egg allergy or both cow's milk protein and egg allergy and a healthy group of 34 patients younger than 24 months of age who were hospitalized in the hospital ward for various reasons and who applied to the Department of Child Health and Diseases, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology clinic of Tepecik Training and Research Hospital of Izmir Health Sciences University between 04.04.2024 and 05.07.2024. It was determined that 13.0% of the participants had cow's milk allergy, 40.7% had egg allergy, and 46.3% had both cow's milk and egg allergy. The rate of individuals with single allergies was determined as 53.7%, while the rate of individuals with multiple allergies was determined as 46.3%. It was determined that 46.3% of the participants in the allergic group were from their first pregnancy. It was determined that there was a negative relationship between the number of pregnancies and the status of allergy (p<0.05). It was determined that there was a positive relationship between the use of only breast milk in the first six months and the status of allergy (p<0.05). It was determined that there was a positive relationship between the delay in starting complementary feeding and the status of allergy (p<0.05). The first consumed complementary food product of the participants in the healthy group was milk, yogurt and kefir with 41.2%, while in the allergic group, this food group was fruits and vegetables with 59.3% (p<0.05). The rates of probiotic use during pregnancy of mothers whose children were in the healthy and allergic groups were determined as 26.5% and 9.3%, respectively (p<0.05). It was determined that there was a negative relationship between the consumption of plain yogurt and the status of allergy (p<0.05). It was determined that the amount of hazelnuts, walnuts, cottage cheese and white bread consumed by mothers whose children were in the allergic group was higher than the amount consumed by mothers whose children were in the healthy group; the amount of pistachios, semi-skimmed milk and chickpeas consumed by mothers whose children were in the healthy group was higher than the amount consumed by mothers whose children were in the allergic group and that there was a statistically significant difference between these averages (p<0.05). In line with all this information, it was observed that many factors such as birth order, breast milk intake, complementary feeding, probiotics and the nutritional status of the mother during pregnancy are effective in food allergies. There are few studies in the literature on the effect of the mother's diet during pregnancy on food allergies seen in the newborn. More research is needed on this subject. In this sense, we think that our study can contribute to the literature and guide other studies to be conducted on this subject
Correction to: Emotions reflected in colours: experiences of nursing students during the COVID-19 period
Get PDFThe original article erroneously affiliates co-authors, Ezgi Dirgar, Ahmet Ayaz, and Juan M. Leyva-Moral to affiliation #1. None of the aforementioned authors is affiliated to affiliation #1, and their correct affiliations are shown as such in this Correction article. © The Author(s) 2024
A review study on molecularly imprinting surface plasmon resonance sensors for food analysis
Get PDFSurface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors have emerged as a powerful tool in biosensing applications due to their ability to provide sensitive and real-time detection of chemical and biological analytes. This review focuses on the development and application of molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based SPR sensors for food analysis. By combining the high selectivity of molecular imprinting techniques with the sensitivity of SPR, these sensors offer significant advantages in detecting food contaminants and other target molecules. The article covers the basic principles of SPR, the role of MIPs in sensor specificity, recent advancements in this sensor development, and food applications. Furthermore, the potential for these sensors to contribute to food safety and quality control was explored, showcasing their adaptability to complex food matrices. The review concluded the future directions and challenges of SPR-MIP sensors in food analysis, emphasizing their promise in achieving high-throughput, cost-effective, and portable sensing solutions. © 2024 by the authors
The evaluation of structural differences between the sleep EEGs of depressive and normal subjects by using itakura distance measure: A preliminary study
Get PDFElectroencephalogram (EEG): It is used to diagnose, monitor, and manage neurophysiological disorders related to epilepsy and sleep disorders. The definition of sleep and wakefulness in polysomnography is also made with the EEG technique. The relationship between depression and sleep disturbances has been examined in many epidemiological and clinical studies. Clinical observations and studies suggest that the changes in sleep structure in depression are sensitive, even specific. This study aims to research the structural differences in sleep EEGs of healthy subjects and subjects with depressive disorder between their non-rapid eye movement (NREM), non-rapid eye movement (N2), and rapid eye movement (REM) stages by using the Itakura Distance Measure. In comparison between the N2 and REM epochs of the healthy subjects, the distance is short. In the comparison between N2 and REM epochs of depressed subjects with each other and healthy subjects, the distance has been found to be large. The study indicates that the sleep EEG of the patients differs in the N2 stage as much as it does in REM. Copyright 2021, Yıldız Technical University
Resilience and adaptation impact of covid-19 on female entrepreneurship and motivation in Gaziantep-Türkiye
No full textThis study aims to thoroughly investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the domestic obligations and commercial ventures of female entrepreneurs in T & uuml;rkiye. Furthermore, this research aims to examine the motivational variables that propel these women at various stages of entrepreneurship: before, during, and after the pandemic. The study used a qualitative case study methodology involving in-depth, semi-structured interviews with a sample of 25 female entrepreneurs. The data analysis entails using MAXQDA2020 software in conjunction with hermeneutic analysis. The investigation reveals a significant surge in domestic responsibilities for entrepreneurs during the pandemic. However, there is also evidence of increased entrepreneurial motivation and reinforced dedication to their firms. To address the difficulties presented by the pandemic, these women have adopted a range of tactics, including implementation of hygiene protocols and cost-cutting measures, while also embracing digital technology solutions to a greater extent. This study, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, is unique because it focuses on female entrepreneurs' entrepreneurial motivation. This study is the first attempt to explore the entrepreneurial motivations of female entrepreneurs in different types of entrepreneurship. This study provides a new perspective for researchers in this field by synthesizing existing approaches with a hermeneutic and comparative perspective. This research significantly contributes to the realm of entrepreneurship by conducting an interpretive investigation of how the pandemic has affected female entrepreneurs' motivation and adaptive strategies. The results highlight the ability of these women to recover quickly and adjust to new circumstances, providing a vital understanding of how gender, entrepreneurship, and crisis response interact
Gyroscope-based smartphone model ıdentification via wavenet and efficientnetv2 ensemble
Get PDFSmartphone model detection through sensor data is important for enhancing security protocols, preventing device fraud, and ensuring authorized service access. While extensive research has utilized sensors like cameras, microphones, accelerometers, and magnetometers for device fingerprinting, gyroscope data has remained largely unexplored for model detection due to its high susceptibility to noise from small vibrations and mechanical imperfections. This study investigates the use of gyroscope data alone for smartphone model detection. Leveraging the Google Smartphone Decimeter Challenge 2023-2024 dataset, which provides real-world gyroscope data from multiple smartphones mounted identically on vehicles during various driving tests, the challenging task of distinguishing between smartphone models under nearly identical motion conditions is addressed. A fine-tuned WaveNet model is employed to analyze the sequential nature of the gyroscope data, and an EfficientNetV2 model captures intricate time-frequency representations using Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT) with the Morlet wavelet. Combining these models in an ensemble framework enhanced with an attention mechanism gives an accuracy of 99.01% using just 1-2 seconds of gyroscope data. This performance suggests that gyroscope data alone can be effective for model identification, even under challenging real-world conditions. These findings indicate the potential of gyroscope data in device fingerprinting and may provide a foundation for future advancements in mobile device security and authentication. © 2013 IEEE
Science-based mobile apps for reducing anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis
No full textThis systematic review and meta-analysis examines the effectiveness of science-based mobile apps for reducing anxiety. A systematic review was employed to identify experimental studies on science-based mobile applications developed anxiety disorders. International databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS and ProQuest were searched to locate relevant articles. After the systematic review, 16 (k = 20) experimental studies on the effectiveness of science-based mobile apps for reducing anxiety that met the inclusion criteria were included in the meta-analysis study. The analysis findings concluded that science-based mobile apps have a noteworthy impact on reducing anxiety symptoms. Additionally, the moderator analysis indicated that various factors, including participant characteristics (such as gender and age), methodological factors (such as the measurement tool for anxiety and type of control group) and the intervention duration, play a crucial role in this impact. These findings suggest that science-based mobile apps can provide a helpful tool for individuals seeking to manage their anxiety symptoms and that a range of therapeutic techniques, such as mindfulness, cognitive restructuring and psychoeducation, can be effectively employed in these apps. © 2024 The Author(s). Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Examining primary healthcare services following earthquake shocks in Turkiye: A critical analysis of the initial 3 months and the vital role of humanitarian policy transfer for rapid response
No full textThe purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of policy transfer by humanitarian NGOs to post-disaster regions and the effectiveness of mobile Primary Health Care (PHC) services immediately after disasters. This study also focused on analysing the first 3 months aftermath of the earthquake and assessed the changes in the access and needs of vulnerable groups in emergency response creation and systematic interventions after disasters. In disasters that require urgent response such as earthquakes, the importance of the existing NGOs (Such as MdM) capacity in the countries has emerged in terms of rapid response and experience sharing. During the field work, it is observed that MdM Mobile Medical Units (MMU) teams had played a key role in terms of tracking PHC needs, functioning as early warning system for epidemics, and prevention of communicable diseases in the EQ effected areas. In this aspect, the changes in diagnoses in the first trimester is examined using the comparative analysis methods. This study used a cross-sectional mixed-method approach in terms of objective evaluation. The results from a quantitative needs assessment were complemented by qualitative data. Herein, the data were collected in two stages: First, primary data was collected through the field activities of MMU, and second field-based assessments was conducted with health professionals who have been working in the MMU teams since the first moments of the earthquake. © 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd