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Social Media Addiction and Poor Mental Health: Examining the Mediating Roles of Internet Addiction and Phubbing
No full textMany researchers have examined the potential detrimental role of problematic social media use (often referred as ‘social media addiction’) on mental health. The present study investigated how social media addiction is associated with three components of mental health: depression, anxiety, and stress. In addition, structural equation modeling was used to test the mediating roles of internet addiction and phubbing among a sample of young adults (N = 603). Results showed that social media addiction was associated with poorer mental health via internet addiction and phubbing. More specifically, associations between social media addiction and stress, and social media addiction and anxiety were explained by both internet addiction and phubbing. The association between social media addiction and depression was explained by internet addiction only. These results remained consistent after controlling for gender, age, frequency of internet use, frequency of social media use, and frequency of smartphone use. These findings extend the extant literature by providing evidence for the dual roles of internet addiction and phubbing in explaining the relationship between social media addiction and poor mental health. Social media addiction did not directly influence poorer mental health but did via internet addiction and phubbing. Therefore, greater awareness of the inter-relationships between technology-based behaviors and their impact on mental health is needed among a wide range of stakeholders, and these inter-relationships need considering in the prevention and treatment of technology-based disorders
Importance performance analysis for sustainability of reused historical building: Mardin Sabanci City Museum and art gallery
No full textPurpose: This study aimed to design a user-participatory methodology to investigate the post-occupancy sustainability of reused historical buildings and to apply it to a case study. Design/methodology/approach: This study was designed in four stages. In the first stage, the sustainability parameters and sub-parameters were determined in the reused historical buildings based on the literature. The second stage included a field study in which the current situation of the study area was analysed, and the users were reached using the survey technique. In the third stage, the data obtained from the user participation were analysed with importance performance analysis (IPA) and an IPA matrix was created. The fourth stage included an evaluation of the results of the analysis and the development of recommendations. Findings: IPA is a supportive method for ensuring the sustainable use of historic buildings. According to the data obtained from the IPA, it was seen that the functional sustainability of the building was achieved to a great extent. At the same time, there were deficiencies in technical and environmental sustainability. In terms of aesthetic sustainability, it was observed that the importance and performance values given by the users were generally consistent with each other. Originality/value: The originality of this study is that the performance of the reused historical buildings in the process of use was monitored with appropriate parameters, and a user-participated method was proposed that allows improvement suggestions to be developed in line with the results obtained
Clinical and Cytokine Profile of Children With COVID-19: A Report From Turkey
Get PDFBackground We aimed to analyze the expression of infection-related biomarkers and inflammatory cytokines in laboratory-confirmed cases and compare the differences between clinically severe and non-severe ones. Method We randomly selected 35 patients who were hospitalized with the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Blood serum was obtained at the time of admission to the hospital, on the third to the fifth day, and at the time of discharge. Result The median age of our patients was 56.5±69.7 months (range: 1-205 months). The mean pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (pro-BNP) was significantly higher at the time of admission than on the third to the fifth day of illness. The mean pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels at three time points were significantly higher in patients with severe cases than in mild-moderate cases. However, there was no significant difference between the clinical severity with regard to the cytokine levels at disease onset and recovery. Conclusion In the study, it was shown that cytokines play an important role in the pathogenesis of COVID-19. Therefore, it may be beneficial to use agents such as tocilizumab in the treatment
Spectroscopic and microscopic analysis of yarn sample found in Başur Höyük Early Bronze Age Cemetery
No full textThis research is part of the ongoing TUBITAK 1001 project (Project No: 119 K780). We would like to thank the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBITAK) for financial support. We also thank Ege University Textile and Apparel Research & Application Center Laboratories and the reviewers for their helpful comments.The Early Bronze Age cemetery at Başur Höyük (Siirt, Türkiye), dated back to the 3rd millennium BC, contains a wide range of ancient artifacts. Thousands of finds consisting of various metal objects, pottery, stone and textile artifacts were excavated from the site, where a total of 18 graves were found and excavated. The well-preserved textile artifacts, found especially on metal objects, are the subject of the present article. The article presents the initial results of the joint work of the archaeologists and textile engineers involved in the archaeological excavation project at Başur Höyük. The paper presents general information about the uses of the textile materials found in the Başur Höyük EBA burial site and the Başur Höyük graves, concluded on the basis of their relationship with the other excavated materials. In addition, the results of the quantitative analyses of the yarn artifact is presented, which were carried out using non-destructive analytical methods, such as: FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and SEM microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The infrared spectra of the yarn sample indicate the cellulose origin of the ancient fibers.This research is part of the ongoing TUBITAK 1001 project (Project No: 119 K780).
Ege University Textile and Apparel Research & Application Center Laboratorie
Relationship Between Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence and Frontal QRS-T Angle After Effective Cardioversion
Get PDFObjective: Maintaining sinus rhythm is important in the management of atrial fibrillation (AF). After
cardioversion, there is a significant probability of AF recurrence. There is limited research on the
relationship between AF recurrence and ECG parameters. This study aimed to evaluate whether the frontal
plane QRS-T angle (fQRS-T), a predictor of ventricular heterogeneity, could be used to predict AF
recurrence following cardioversion.
Methods: The study was conducted as a retrospective observational study. Patients diagnosed with acuteonset AF for the first time were included in the study. All patients underwent an ECG after cardioversion,
and ECG parameters were evaluated. The patients were separated into two groups based on the presence of
AF recurrence during hospitalization after cardioversion. The relationship between the fQRS-T and AF
recurrence was also examined.
Results: A total of 162 patients, comprising 68 women (41.9%) and 94 men (58.1%) with an average age of
59.4±6.5 years, were enrolled in the research. Based on the patient monitoring device findings, patients were
separated into two groups: non-recurrent AF (n=118) and recurrent AF (n=44). P-wave duration was
significantly longer in the recurrence group (p=0.009). The recurrence group's mean fQRS-T was significantly
higher (p90 ̊compared to those
with fQRS-T ≤90 ̊(56.1% vs. 14.2%, p 93.7 ̊indicated AF recurrence with 78.3%
sensitivity and 83.4% specificity (AUC {area under curve}:0.748, p < 0.001). In multivariate analysis, fQRS-T
was revealed to be an early indicator of recurrent AF (OR: 1.882, 95%CI: 1.358-2.881, p<0.001).
Conclusion: The fQRS-T, an easily determinable parameter from automatic identification ECG recordings,
may be useful for predicting the early return of AF after successful cardioversion
Developing and Validating the Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education Scale (AIES) Around Contemporary Paradigms of Inclusion
No full textA few educational models have evolved fast as inclusive education (IE), which has expanded from being a special education technique focused on integration to a comprehensive model that encompasses the education of all students. However, there is a lack of measurement tools that align with the evolving conceptualizations of IE, provide insights into its implementation in the field, and capture the perspectives of school staff. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was twofold: firstly, to develop the Attitudes towards Inclusive Education Scale (AIES) to assess the attitudes of school staff, including teachers, managers, and school counselors, towards IE; and secondly, to examine the relationships between staff attitudes, demographic factors (age, gender), work experience, educational level engaged with and prior training in IE. The AIES comprised 43 items and three distinct dimensions, demonstrating a valid factor structure and satisfactory internal consistency. The findings revealed that school staff's attitudes significantly varied based on gender and prior training in IE. This study makes a valuable contribution to the field by developing a robust and up-to-date attitude scale to assess attitudes towards IE
Clothing tradition according to medieval travelogues and geographical works (IX.-XV. century)
No full textİnsanların en temel ihtiyaçlarından biri giyinmektir. Bu nedenle insanların giyim kuşamı geçmişten günümüze evrilerek devam eden bir durumdur. Tarihi süreçlere bakıldığında ilk zamanlarda insanların çeşitli etkenlerden korunmak amacıyla vücudunu örttüğü/giyindiği fakat sonraki dönemlerde bambaşka anlam ve amaçlarla örtünmeye/giyinmeye başladığı görülür. İnsanların giyinmeye ne zaman başladığı, nasıl giyindiği, bunun için nelerden yararlandığı gibi pek çok konu büyük bir merak uyandırmaktadır. Literatür incelemesi yapıldığında bu konuyla ilgili birçok çalışmanın var olduğu görülür. Ancak seyyahların gözüyle giyim kuşama dair aktarılanlar işin bir başka bir boyutunu sunmaktadır. Orta Çağ dönemindeki seyahatnameler ve bunlardan beslenen coğrafi eserlerde dönemin giyim kuşamına dair bilgiler günümüze ışık tutmaktadır. Zira seyyah ve coğrafyacılar bizzat şahit oldukları veya kimi zaman onlar da kendilerinden önceki müelliflerden aldıkları bilgilerle kendilerinden sonraki insanların meraklarına cevap vermektedir. Seyyahların yerinde görme ve inceleme bağlamında yaptıkları gözlemler doğrultusunda Orta Çağ dünyasında insanların neler giyinip kuşandığı, bunlar için nelerden ve nasıl yararlandığı, bunların ticaretinin nasıl yapıldığı, diplomaside kullanımının nasıl olduğu gibi daha pek çok konu hakkında önemli bilgiler elde edilmektedir. Böylece insanların cinsiyetini, statülerini, içinde bulunduğu toplumun algısını, inançlarını, gelenek ve göreneklerini, iktisadi durumunu, kültürünü, psikolojisini hatta gücünü giyim kuşamla nasıl ifade edilebildiği gibi giyinmenin başka boyutlarını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu durum sosyal tarihçilik için birer veri kaynağı olarak araştırmacılar için büyük bir önem taşımaktadır.One of the most basic human needs is to dress. For that, people's clothing is an ongoing situation, evolving from the past to the present. When we look at the historical process, it is seen that people covered/dressed their bodies in order to protect them from various factors, but in later periods they started to cover/dress for different meanings and purposes. Many issues such as when people started to dress, how they dressed and what they used it for arouse great curiosity. When a literature review is made, it is seen that there are many studies on this subject. However, what is reported about dressing from the view of travelers presents another dimension of the clothing. In the travelogues of the Middle Ages and the geographical works fed by them, the information about the clothing of the period sheds light on the present; as travelers and geographers respond to the curiosities of successors with the information they have witnessed and sometimes obtained from the authors before them. In line with the observations made by the travelers in the context of on-the-spot observation and examination; important information is obtained about many subjects such as what people dressed in the medieval world, what and how the people used them, how they were traded, how they were used in diplomacy. Thus, it reveals other dimensions of dressing, such as how people can express their gender, status, perception of the society in which they live, their beliefs, customs, economic status, culture, psychology and even power. This situation is important for researchers as a vital data source for social historiography
Towards a better understanding of commonly used medicinal plants from Turkiye: Detailed phytochemical screening and biological activity studies of two Teucrium L. species with in vitro and in silico approach
No full textEthnopharmacological relevance: Since ancient times, Teucrium L. species have been among the most commonly used traditional medicinal plants mainly in the Mediterranean region. From tackling gastrointestinal problems to maintaining the healthy functioning of endocrine glands, and from treating malaria to severe dermatological disorders, Teucrium species are known to have extensive therapeutic applications. Teucrium polium L. and Teucrium parviflorum Schreb. are the two members of the genus that have been used in Turkish folk medicine for various medicinal purposes.
Aim of the study: To determine the phytochemical compositions of the essential oils and ethanol extracts of Teucrium polium and Teucrium parviflorum collected from different locations in Turkiye along with the investigation of in vitro antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial activities, and both in vitro and in silico enzyme inhibitory activities of the extracts.
Materials and methods: Ethanol extracts of Teucrium polium aerial parts and roots, and aerial parts of Teucrium parviflorum were prepared. Volatile profiling of the essential oils by GC-MS, phytochemical profiling of the ethanol extracts by LC-HRMS, antioxidant activity by DPPH radical scavenging, ABTS cation radical scavenging, CUPRAC, and metal chelating activity assays, anticholinesterase, antityrosinase, antiurease, activities by different enzyme inhibitory activity assays, anticancer activity by SRB cell viability assay, and antimicrobial activity against a standard panel of bacteria and fungi by the microbroth dilution technique. Molecular docking studies were performed by Autodock Vina (Ver. 1.1.2).
Results: The studied extracts were found to be quite rich in various biologically important volatile and phenolic compounds. (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate, which is a molecule renowned for having great therapeutic potential, was the major compound of all extracts. Teucrium polium aerial parts extract was revealed as a great source for naringenin with 16327 ± 685.23 μg/g extract. All extracts exerted significant antioxidant activity by different methods. All extracts demonstrated antibutrylcholinesterase, antityrosinase, and antiurease activities by in vitro and in silico assays. Teucrium polium roots extract stood out with remarkable tyrosinase and urease inhibitory and cytotoxic activities.
Conclusion: The obtained results from this multi-disciplinary study proves that the traditional use of these two Teucrium species is justified, and the mechanisms behind are enlightened
Characterization and Comparison of Extra Virgin Olive Oils of Turkish Olive Cultivars
Get PDFExtra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) obtained from five Turkish olive cultivars widely produced in the Aegean and Marmara regions were investigated based on their total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total phenolic content (TPC), pigment contents, fatty acid (FA) profiles, phenolic compounds (PC), volatile compounds (VC), and sensory properties. The results showed that all properties of EVOO samples were significantly affected by the olive cultivar used. The pigment contents in Ayvalık (9.90 mg·kg−1) and Uslu (9.00 mg·kg−1) oils were higher than the others (p 0.05). Domat oil also exhibited the highest scores for bitterness and pungency perceptions (p < 0.05). The fruitiness scores of the oil samples (except for Ayvalık oil) were close to each other, even if they were statistically different (p < 0.05). Principal component analysis (PCA) indicated that the Ayvalık oil was separated from the others due to its poor-quality characteristics. As a result, it can be stated that Domat olive oil has better quality than the other
The analysis and investigation (Critical edition) of Mustafa b. İbrahim Adanavi's work its named Şerhu Raiyeti'l Mudariyye
No full textÇalışmamızda Osmanlı İmparatorluğunun son dönem âlimlerinden Mustafâ b. İbrâhîm el-Adanavî'nin, İmam Busîrî'nin "Râiyyetu'l Mudariyye" isimli kasidesine yaptığı "Şerhu Râiyyeti'l-Mudariyye" şerhinin tahkik ve tahlili yapılmıştır. Şerhin Arapça kısmı tahkik edilirken içerik ve üslup açısından da tahlil edilmiştir. Çalışmamız giriş, üç bölüm ve sonuç kısımlarından meydana gelmektedir. Birinci bölümde Arap edebiyatından naat konusu ile İmam Busîrî ve onun Mudariyye kasidesi ele alınmıştır. İkinci bölümde Mustafâ b. İbrâhîm el-Adanavî'nin hayatı ve eserleri ele alınmış olup onun "Şerhu Râiyyeti'l Mudariyye" eseri hakkında bilgi verilmiştir. Üçüncü bölümde ise el-Adanavî'nin Şerhu Râiyyeti'l-Mudariyye"sinin tahkiki yer almaktadır. Sonuç kısmında çalışmada elde edilen bulgular verilmiştir. Buna göre Adanavî'nin şerhi kısa ve öz cümlelerden meydana gelmiş, yabancı kelimeleri haşiye olarak açıklamış, ayet ve hadislerden az da olsa yararlanmış, birçok İslam âliminin sözleri ve eserlerinden örnekler zikretmiştir.In our study, mustafa bin Ibrahim al-Adanavî's, one of the Ottoman scholars of the recent period, is the analysis of his work, which he made to the ode named raiyyetil mudariyye of imam busiri and named as sharhu raiyyetil mudariyye. Our study consists of an introduction, 3 chapters and a conclusion; in the first chapter, information is given about Imam B?s?r? and his works, in the second chapter, Mustafâ bin Ibrahim Adanavî, the author of Sharh Raiyyati'il Mudariyye, which is the subject of our study, and information about the period in which he lived, in the third chapter, information about naat in Arabic literature is given, in the fourth chapter, Adanavî's commentary on the mudariyye Qasida is discussed. In the last chapter, this work has been analyzed. Accordingly, Adanavî's commentary was made up of short and concise sentences, he explained foreign words as annotations, he made use of verses and hadiths, albeit a little, and he cited the words and parts of many Islamic scholars