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Elder neglect in patients with frequent emergency department admissions: a cross-sectional study
Get PDFBackground: Abuse and neglect, including self-neglect, are frequent among geriatric patients and can lead to serious medical consequences. Unfortunately, these issues are often overlooked. The aim of our study was to assess the impact of elder neglect on emergency department admissions among elderly individuals who frequently present to the emergency department. Methods: Elderly patients aged 65 and above who visited the emergency department at least twice within one year were included in this study. We used the Elderly Self-Neglect Scale for assessment of elder neglect, a valid and reliable tool in Turkish. Physicians recorded each patient's sociodemographic characteristics, including gender, age, marital status, number of children, cohabitation status, chronic disease and living arrangements, to evaluate their association with neglect. Results: Self-neglect was associated with marital status (F = 9.04; p < 0.05), number of children (F = 5.78; p < 0.05) and cohabitation status (F = 7.86; p < 0.05) but not with living arrangements. Conclusions: Given the increasing geriatric population, emergency physicians have an ethical duty to diagnose, treat, appropriately refer and report suspected cases of neglect. It is important to consider neglect in elderly patients who frequently present to the emergency department. Among geriatric patients, factors such as abuse, neglect, affective disorders, caregiver stress and cognitive disorders should be evaluated. Physicians involved in geriatric rehabilitation must be aware of the signs and implications of elder self-neglect
Problems in teaching Turkish as a foreign language in Jordan
Get PDFTürkçe, köklü tarihi, zengin kelime dağarcığı ve geniş coğrafyası sayesinde kültürel ve iletişimsel olarak önemli bir dünya dili konumundadır. Bu nedenle, yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi disiplini büyük ölçüde önem kazanmıştır. Günümüz küreselleşen dünyasında diller arası etkileşim ve çok dilliliğin yükselişi giderek daha fazla önem kazanmaktadır. Yabancı dil olarak Türkçe öğretimi, özellikle Orta Doğu ülkelerinde artan bir ilgi görmektedir ve Ürdün bu ilginin odak noktalarından biri haline gelmiştir. Ürdün'de Türkçe öğrenimine olan talep her geçen gün artmaktadır. Bu çalışma, küreselleşen dünyada çok dilliliğe olan ihtiyacın artmasıyla bağlantılı olarak, yabancı dil olarak Türkçe öğretiminin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bu süreçte Ürdün özelinde karşılaşılan zorlukları ayrıntılı bir şekilde incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, nitel bir araştırma deseni olan fenomenolojiyi kullanmaktadır ve Ürdün'de yabancı dil olarak Türkçe öğreten 11 okutmanla yapılan yarı yapılandırılmış derinlemesine görüşmeleri kapsamaktadır. Ürdün'de Türkçeye yönelik artan talep, Türkiye'nin Orta Doğu ülkeleriyle olan ilişkileri, Türk dizileri ve filmlerinin popülerliği, turizm faaliyetlerindeki artış ve Türk üniversitelerine olan ilgi gibi çeşitli faktörlere dayandırılabilir. Bu talep artışı, ülkede Türkçenin yaygın şekilde öğretilmesine yol açmıştır. Ancak, dil yapılarındaki farklılıklar, yetersiz öğretim materyalleri, öğretmen eksikliği ve düşük öğrenci katılımı gibi çeşitli sorunlar tespit edilmiştir.Turkish is a significant world language, both culturally and communicatively, due to its deep-rooted history, rich vocabulary, and extensive geography. Consequently, the discipline of teaching Turkish to foreigners has gained considerable importance. In today's globalised world, the interaction between languages and the rise of multilingualism are becoming increasingly significant. Teaching Turkish as a foreign language has attracted growing interest, particularly in Middle Eastern countries, with Jordan being one of the focal points of this interest. The demand for learning Turkish in Jordan is escalating daily. This study highlights the importance of teaching Turkish as a foreign language in response to the increasing need for multilingualism in a globalising world. It aims to examine the challenges encountered in this process within Jordan thoroughly. The research employs phenomenology, a qualitative research design, and involves semi-structured in-depth interviews with 11 instructors of Turkish as a foreign language working in Jordan. The growing demand for the Turkish language in Jordan can be attributed to several factors, including Turkey's relations with Middle Eastern countries, the popularity of Turkish TV series and films, the increase in tourism activities, and the interest in Turkish universities. This surge in demand has led to the widespread teaching of Turkish in the country. However, various challenges have been identified, such as differences in language structure, insufficient teaching materials, a shortage of teachers, and low student engagement
Numerical and Statistical Investigation of The Effect of Composite Layer Thickness on Low-Velocity Impact Behaviour in Fibre Metal Laminate Materials
Get PDFIn the field of aviation, reducing fuel costs by designing lighter vehicles and thus producing more environmentally friendly aircraft is one of the most important issues. This situation has led aircraft manufacturers to search for lighter and more durable materials. For this reason, Fibre Metal Laminate (FML) structures, which are used especially in the aerospace industry due to their superior fatigue and impact resistance properties, attract attention. Carbon fibre reinforced aluminium plates (CARALL), the most unique member of the FML hybrid structure family, has attracted the attention of researchers. In this study, the low-velocity impact behaviour of CARALL FML structures with different composite layer thicknesses at different energy loading (8J-12J-18J) and different impactor types (& Oslash;15 and & Oslash;20) were statistically investigated. CARALL FML structures were modelled in 2/1 arrangement (Al-0 degrees[1]-Al, Al-0 degrees[3]-Al, Al-0 degrees[5]-Al) in LS-DYNA finite element programme. It is observed that the peak load Fmax increases with increasing energy loading. The increase in striker diameter decreased the amount of absorbed energy and increased the rebound
The Effect of Static and PNF Stretching Techniques on Anaerobic Power and Balance Performance in Taekwondo Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study
Get PDFObjective: In sports literature, warm-up plays a crucial role in preparing athletes both physiologically and psychologically to optimize their performance. While there is a consensus among researchers that warm-up practices positively influence sports performance, there remains ongoing de- bate about which specific stretching techniques during the warm-up phase are most effective. This study aims to investigate the effects of static and propri- oceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques, applied dur- ing the warm-up phase over an 8-week period, on the anaerobic power and static balance performance of professional taekwondo athletes. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 30 voluntary taekwondo ath- letes aged between 18-25 years. The vertical jump test was used to measure anaerobic power performance, while the flamingo balance test assessed bal- ance performance. The collected data were analyzed using IBM Statistics soft- ware. Results: In this study, there was no statistically significant difference between the balance and anaerobic power performances of taekwondo ath- letes, neither in the pre-test and post-test scores, nor between the groups (p>0.05). Therefore, it can be concluded that 8 weeks of static and PNF stretching techniques during the warm-up phase did not directly affect the anaerobic power and balance performance of taekwondo athletes. Conclu- sion: In conclusion, the findings highlight that neither static stretching nor PNF stretching alone is sufficient to elicit improvements in anaerobic power and balance performance in professional taekwondo athletes during the warm- up phase. Future research could refine warm-up protocols for taekwondo ath- letes by combining stretching and activation strategies, building on these findings
Turizm İşletmelerinin Finansal Performansının Entropi Temelli Topsis Yöntemi ile Değerlendirilmesi
Get PDFSosyal ve kültürel yönleriyle çok eski bir olgu olan turizmin, ekonomik yönü de önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı turizm işletmelerinin finansal performansına etki eden finansal oranların ağırlıklarının belirlenmesi ve turizm alt sektörlerine göre finansal performanslarının karşılaştırılmasıdır. Araştırmanın veri setini konaklama, yiyecek-içecek hizmetleri ve ulaştırma-depolama sektörlerinde yer alan toplam 20 adet işletmenin 2018-2023 yılları arasındaki mali tablo verileri oluşmaktadır. Covid-19 öncesi dönem, Covid-19 dönemi ve Covid-19 sonrası dönem olmak üzere üç farklı periyotta ele alınan sektörlerin finansal oran kriterlerinin ağırlıkları Entropi yöntemi ile hesaplanmış, Topsis yöntemi ile performansları sıralanmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre Covid-19 öncesi dönemde en iyi performansı ulaştırma işletmeleri, Covid-19 döneminde konaklama işletmeleri ve Covid-19 sonrası dönemde ise yiyecek-içecek işletmeleri göstermiştir
Maltepe Military (Asakir-i Mansure) Hospital (1827-1922)
Get PDFXVIII. yüzyıl sonlarında Osmanlı Devleti'nde askeri alanda gerçekleşen ıslahatlarla ordunun modernleşmesi sağlık alanına da aksetmiş ve XIX. yüzyıla gelindiğinde tıpta yaşanan modernleşme hız kazanarak askerlerin sağlığını korumak amacıyla modern askeri hastaneler tesis edilmiştir. Bu tez çalışmasının ana hedefi, XIX. yüzyıl başlarında hizmete giren askeri hastanelerden biri olan ve Asakir-i Mansure Hastanesi olarak da bilinen Maltepe Askeri Hastanesi'ni incelemektir. II. Mahmud'un hükümdarlığı sırasında Rami ve Davudpaşa kışlalarındaki askerlere hizmet etmek amacıyla kurulan bu hastane, bahsi geçen iki kışla arasında inşa edilmiştir. 1827 tarihinde açılan Maltepe Askeri Hastanesi, 1922 tarihinde lağvedilmiştir. Bu hastanenin geniş çaplı olarak farklı yönleriyle ele alınması Osmanlı tıbbının modernleşme sürecine kurumsal bağlamda bir örnek teşkil edecektir.At the end of the 18th century, military reforms carried out in the Ottoman Empire also influenced the field of healthcare, and by the 19th century, the modernization of medicine accelerated. As part of efforts to protect the health of soldiers, modern military hospitals were established. The main objective of this thesis is to examine the Maltepe Military Hospital, also known as the Asakir-i Mansure Hospital, which was one of the military hospitals that began operating in the early 19th century. Founded during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II to serve the soldiers stationed at the Rami and Davudpaşa Barracks, the hospital was built between these two military complexes. The Maltepe Military Hospital, which was established in 1827, was dissolved in 1922. A comprehensive study of this hospital from various aspects will provide an institutional example of the modernization process of Ottoman medicine
Methylene Blue Removal Using Activated Carbon from Olive Pits: Response Surface Approach and Artificial Neural Network
Get PDFThis study evaluated the efficiency of methylene blue (MB) removal by using activated carbon produced from olive pits. The activated carbon (OPAC) was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET). The adsorption process was optimized in two stages using factorial design. Based on the existing literature, the first stage selected the most influential variables (reaction time, dosage, pH, and dye concentration). Response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) approaches have been combined to optimize and model the adsorption of MB. To assess the optimal conditions for MB adsorption, RSM was initially applied using four controllable operating parameters. Throughout the optimization process, various independent variables were employed, including initial dye concentrations ranging from 25 to 125 mg/L, adsorbent dosages ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 g/L, pH values spanning from 1 to 9, and contact times ranging from 15 to 75 min. Moreover, the R2 value (R2 = 0.9804) indicates that regression can effectively forecast the response of the adsorption process within the examined range. Thermodynamic studies were performed for three different temperatures between 293 and 303 K. Isothermal analysis parameters and negative Gibbs free energy indicate that the process is spontaneous and favorable. The data best fit the Langmuir model. This research showcases the effectiveness of optimizing and predicting the color removal process through the combined RSM-ANN approach. It highlights the effectiveness of adsorption using OPAC as a viable primary treatment method for the removal of color from wastewater-containing dyes
Meaning and humility at work in the equation of religious orientation and materialistic personality
Get PDFİnsan ömrünün mühim bir kısmı direkt ya da dolaylı olarak “iş” ile alakalı bir sürece temas ederek geçmektedir. Bu minvalde yapılan iş bireyin kendini tanıma ve belirli bir gaye doğrultusunda hayatını idame ettirme sürecinde önemli bir role sahiptir. Bahsi geçen rolün önemine istinaden araştırmada çalışanların işin anlamına yönelik algılarında dini yönelimin ve materyalist kişilik özelliklerinin etkisinin anlaşılması amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca işte kazanılan anlamın işte tevazu davranışına sebep olma durumu irdelenmektedir. Araştırmada nicel yöntem tercih edilmiş, veriler anketler aracılığıyla toplanmış ve Ankara ili Çankaya ilçesinde çalışan 445 çalışandan elde edilmiştir. Veriler kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle toplanmış olup, keşfedici ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizinin yanı sıra yapısal eşitlik analizleri yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre dini yönelim ve materyalist kişilik özellikleri (cimrilik hariç) işte anlamı açıklayan önemli değişkenlerdir. İçsel ve dışsal dini yönelim benzer düzeyde işte anlamı etkilemektedir. Materyalist bir özellik olan imrenme işte anlamı olumsuz yönde etkilerken muhafaza etme olumlu yönde etkilemektedir. Bununla birlikte işte anlam kazanmanın işyerinde tevazu davranışını pekiştirdiği iddiası da teyit edilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar örgüt iklimini prososyal bir yapıya büründürmek isteyen şirketler açısından önem arz etmektedir.An important aspect of human life involves engaging directly or indirectly with work-related processes. Work plays a significant role in self-awareness and in living with a defined purpose. Given its importance, the aim was to understand how religious orientation and materialistic personality traits influence employees' perceptions of the meaning at work (MOW). Additionally, the study explores the impact of the MOW on humility behavior in the workplace. A quantitative approach was adopted, with data collected through surveys from 445 employees in the Çankaya district of Ankara. Data were collected using convenience sampling, and exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, as well as structural equation modeling, were conducted. Results show that religious orientation and materialistic personality traits (excluding nongenerosity) are key factors in explaining the MOW. Both intrinsic and extrinsic religious orientations have a similar impact on the MOW. Materialistic traits, such as envy, negatively influence the MOW, whereas preservation has a positive effect. Moreover, finding meaning in the workplace has been found to foster humility. These findings are significant for companies aiming to cultivate a prosocial organizational climate
Psychometric Evaluation of the Italian Mukbang Addiction Scale
Get PDFProblematic mukbang use is a new area of research, and psychometric instruments are needed for cross-cultural comparisons. The Mukbang Addiction Scale (MAS) is a psychometric instrument that was developed to assess problematic mukbang watching. Therefore, the present study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Italian Mukbang Addiction Scale (MAS) among Italian adults from the general population who had engaged in mukbang watching. The study (i) assessed the factorial structure of the MAS using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), (ii) determined the composite reliability through Cronbach alpha and McDonald’s omega, and (iii) tested convergent and discriminant validity. A total of 201 mukbang watchers with a mean age of 29.90 years (SD ± 10.10) participated in an online survey. The survey items included demographic variables, as well as psychometric instruments assessing problematic mukbang use (MAS), problematic social media use (Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale), loneliness (Three-Item UCLA Loneliness Scale), mental well-being (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale), and psychological distress (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21). The results demonstrated that the Italian MAS exhibited good internal consistency (McDonald’s ω = 0.89, Cronbach’s α = 0.89). The CFA provided evidence to support the one-factor structure of the scale. There was a significant and positive correlation between MAS scores and scores for (i) psychological distress, (ii) loneliness, and (iii) problematic social media use. There was a significant and negative correlation between MAS scores for mental well-being. These findings indicated adequate convergent and discriminant validity and supported the construct validity of the Italian MAS. The present study provides evidence supporting the reliability and validity of the Italian MAS for assessing problematic mukbang watching. Although further validation is required to corroborate the present findings, the MAS can be utilized by researchers and practitioners from different health fields to understand this growing phenomenon. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved
Comparison of the physical education and sports and coaching departments' students' levels of assertiveness
Get PDFİnsanlar yaşam boyu iletişim kurarken çeşitli davranışlar sergilerler. Bu davranış tipleri; çekingen davranış, saldırgan davranış ve atılgan davranış olarak açıklanmıştır. Kişi pasif ve saldırgan davranıştan uzaklaştıkça olumlu davranış biçimi olan atılgan davranışa yaklaşmaktadır. Günümüz dünyasında hem yurt dışı hem de yurt içinde yapılan araştırmalar incelendiğinde atılganlık kavramı öne çıkmaktadır. Üniversite öğrencilerinin atılganlık düzeyleri her zaman önem arz etmektedir. Bu kapsamda planlanan çalışmada, Düzce ve Sakarya Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesinde Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Öğretmenliği Bölümü Öğrencileri ile Antrenörlük Eğitimi Bölümü Öğrencilerinin Atılganlık Düzeylerinin karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin toplanmasında katılımcıların yaş, cinsiyet, spor yapma yılı, aylık geliri, okuduğu üniversite ve bölüm gibi özelliklerinin değerlendirilmesi amacıyla araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan demografik bilgi formu ile 30 soruluk Rathus tarafından geliştirilen Atılganlık Envanteri kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler, SPSS 26 paket programı kullanılarak istatistiksel olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Rathlus Atılganlık Envanterine göre hazırlanan sorulara verilen cevaplar incelendiğinde; yaş, cinsiyet, spor yapma yılı, aylık geliri, okuduğu üniversite ve bölüm ile atılganlık arasında anlamlı bir farklılık bulunamamıştır. Sonuç olarak, her iki bölümdeki öğrencilerinde benzer düzeyde (orta çekingen) atılganlık sergilediklerini göstermektedirPeople exhibit various behaviors when communicating throughout life. These behavior types are explained as shy behavior, aggressive behavior and assertive behavior. As a person moves away from passive and aggressive behavior, he/she approaches assertive behavior, which is a positive behavior. When the researches conducted both abroad and domestically in today's world are examined, the concept of assertiveness comes to the fore. University students' assertiveness levels are always important. In this context, the planned study aimed to compare the assertiveness levels of the students of the Physical Education and Sports Teaching Department and the Coaching Education Department at Düzce University and Sakarya University of Applied Sciences. In collecting the research data, the Assertiveness Inventory, which consists of 30 questions and was developed by Rathus, and a demographic information form prepared by the researcher were used to evaluate the participants' characteristics such as age, gender, years of doing sports, monthly income, university and department. The data obtained were evaluated statistically using the SPSS 26 package program. When the answers given to the questions prepared according to the Rathlus Assertiveness Inventory were examined; no significant difference was found between age, gender, years of doing sports, monthly income, university and department and assertiveness. As a result, it is shown that students in both departments exhibit similar levels of assertiveness (medium shyness