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THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE HETEROPATRIARCHAL REALMS OF HISTORY AND HISTORIOGRAPHY: A QUEER HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF ALAN HOLLINGHURST’S THE SPARSHOLT AFFAIR
No full textIn the last decades, a renewed scrutiny and interest in the outsiders’ histories and identities attract attention in the literary and academic milieu, especially contemporary historical fiction. Within this frame, Alan Hollinghurst has been a notable figure for the configuration and depiction of homosexuality for not only historicization but also fictionalization. He has also been a prolific historical novelist from 1988 to explore multiple sexualities by uncovering their marginal status through various historical periods as opposed to the heteropatriarchal realms of history and historiography. In The Sparsholt Affair (2018), Hollinghurst presents an alternative flow of history from the period of the Second World War to the present day from the perspective of sexual minorities. This study aims to shed light on the transformation of the attitudes to homosexuality and its evolution through the various historical events and decades via the descriptions of diverse queer identities. Furthermore, it focuses on the interrogation of the representations of marginal histories and identities by exploring the rediscoveries of underrepresented voices in a harmony with the indispensable desire to retrieve an imaginary past and visible identities
Kümes hayvanı altlığı peletleme işleminde makine performansı
No full textObjective: This research investigates the pelletizing performance of the machine used to process poultry litter. Fresh poultry litter poses challenges due to its high moisture content and volume per unit weight. Handling large volumes at low density over long distances is both difficult and expensive.The objective of this study is to employ a simple machine to transform poultry litter into the desired shape and volume weight, thereby improving storage, transportation, and off-site utilization. Material and Methods: The research aims to assess the impact of five different moisture content levels (11%, 17%, 26%, 34%, and 47% d.b.), four die diameters (4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, and 10 mm), and three auger speeds (1.2 m/s, 1.8 m/s, and 2.4 m s-1) on pelletizing efficiency (%), broken pellets (%), and pelletizing capacity (kg h-1). Results: The results indicate that optimal pelletizing efficiency (%) and minimum broken pellet percentage (%) were achieved at a moisture content of 26%, an auger speed of 2.4 m s-1, and a die diameter of 4 mm. Maximum pelletizing capacity (kg h=1) was attained with a moisture content of 47%, screw auger speed of 2.4 m s-1, and a die diameter of 10 mm. Conclusion: Therefore, it is recommended to operate the simple machine at an auger speed of 2.4 m s-1 for optimum results.|Amaç: Bu araştırma, kümes hayvanı gübrelerini işlemek için kullanılan makinelerin peletleme performansını araştırmaktadır. Taze kümes hayvanı altlığı, yüksek nem içeriği ve birim ağırlık başına hacmi nedeniyle zorluklara neden olur. Büyük hacimlerin düşük yoğunlukta uzun mesafelerde taşınması hem zor hem de pahalıdır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, kümes hayvanı altlığını istenen şekil ve Hacim ağırlığı kazandırmak için dönüştürmek için basit bir makine kullanarak. depolama, taşıma ve saha dışı kullanımı iyileştirmektir. Materyal ve Yöntem: Ayrıca araştırmada, beş farklı nem seviyesi (%11, %17, %26, %34 ve %47 d.b.), peletleme diskinin d?rt farklı delik çapı (4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm ve 10 mm) ve üç farklı helezon (vida) (1,2 m s-1, 1,8 m s-1 ve 2,4 m s-1) hızının peletleme verimliliği (%), kırık peletler (%) ve peletleme kapasitesine (kg h-1) etkisi incelenmiştir. Araştırma Bulguları: Sonuçlar, %26'lık bir nem içeriğinde, helezon vidası hızı ve peletleme diskinin 10 mm delik çapında bir peletleme diski delik çapı çapında optimum peletleme verimliliğine (%) ve minimum kırık pelet oranı (%) ulaşıldığını göstermektedir. Maksimum peletleme kapasitesine (kg h-1) %47 nem içeriği, 2,4 ms-1 vida hızı ve 10 mm peletleme diski delik çapı çapıyla ulaşılmıştır. Sonuç: Bu nedenle, optimum sonuçlar için peletleme makinası 2,4 ms-1 vida hızında çalıştırılması önerilir
Hemofili hastası çocuklarda ağız ve diş sağlığı bulgularının değerlendirilmesi
No full textAmaç: Bu çalışmada, hemofili hastası çocukların diş çürüğü, plak birikimi, diş eti sağlığı ve oral hijyen alışkanlıklarının yaş grubu ile uyumlu sistemik olarak sağlıklı çocuklarla karşılaştırılması hedeflenmiştir. Hemofili hastalığının çocuklardaki ağız ve diş sağlığı ile oral hijyen alışkanlıklarına etkisinin olup olmadığının değerlendirilmesi, iyi bir ağız hijyenin erken dönemde başlaması gerektiği konusunda farkındalık oluşturulması ve literatüre katkı sağlanması amaçlanmaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Mayıs 2024- Ekim 2024 tarihleri arasında yürüttüğümüz çalışmamız, yaş ortalaması 7,80±3,18 olan 54 hemofili hastası erkek çocuk hastadan oluşan çalışma grubu ve yaş ortalaması 8,20±2,63 olan sağlıklı 55 erkek çocuktan oluşan kontrol grubundan meydana gelmektedir. Her iki grup için veri toplama aracı olarak hastanın demografik özelliklerini, tıbbi ve dental özgeçmişini sorgulayan ve oral hijyen alışkanlıklarını değerlendirmek amacıyla diş fırçalama varlığı ve sıklığı, diş fırçası tipi, diş fırçalarken kanama olup olmaması, ara yüz bakımı ve sıklığı, ağızda kötü koku olup olmaması, diş hekimine gitme sıklığı ve son diş hekimi ziyaretinin ne zaman olduğu, diş tedavisi sırasında/sonrasında kanama problemi yaşanıp yaşanmadığı gibi çeşitli soruların bulunduğu olgu rapor formu kullanılmıştır. Ayna ve künt uçlu sond yardımı ile ağız içi muayene yapılıp olgu rapor formunda yer alan ağız hijyeni ile ilişkili çürük indeksleri (DMFT/dmft), gingival indeks (GI) ve plak indeksi (PI) verileri kaydedilmiştir. Çalışmaya dahil olan tüm hastaların anamnez bilgilerinin alınması ve klinik muayeneleri, Ege Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Pedodonti Anabilim Dalı Kliniği’nde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin istatistiksel analizinde karşılaştırmalı sonuçlar için ki-kare testi, Kruskal Wallis H ve Spearman’s Rho korelasyon testinden yararlanılmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmamızda hemofili grubundaki olguların dmft değeri 4,06±4,29, kontrol grubundaki olguların dmft değeri 5,79±2,87 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Kontrol grubu dmft değeri, hemofili grubu dmft değerine göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde daha yüksek bulunmuştur (p0,05). Hemofili grubundaki olguların GI değeri 1,44±0,54, kontrol grubundaki olguların GI değeri 1,54±0,54 olarak saptanmış ve gruplara göre anlamlı farklılık göstermediği (p>0,05) görülmüştür. Hemofili grubundaki olguların PI değeri ise 1,80±0,79, kontrol grubundaki olguların PI değeri 2,20±0,75 olarak bulunmuş olup kontrol grubu PI değeri, çalışma grubu PI değerine göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde daha yüksek saptanmıştır (p0,05). The GI value of the hemophilia group was determined as 1.44±0.54, while the GI value of the control group was 1.54±0.54, and no significant difference was observed between the groups (p>0.05). The PI value of the hemophilia group was found to be 1.80±0.79, while the PI value of the control group was 2.20±0.75. The PI value of the control group was significantly higher than that of the hemophilia group (p<0,05). No significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of oral hygiene habits. Conclusion: Children with hemophilia are a special patient group at risk in terms of oral and dental health. Awareness should be raised among patients and their parents to ensure preventive dental treatments and regular dental check-ups from an early age. In patient management, physicians and dentists should adopt a multidisciplinary treatment approach
Effect of Lymphedema Patient School on Objective and Patient-Reported Measures in Women With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Quasi-Experimental Study
No full textBackground: Breast cancer-related lymphedema is a manageable problem with appropriate self-care education. The study aims to examine the effect of the Lymphedema Patient School on objective and patient-reported measures in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Methods: The study is a one-group quasi-experimental design. The study sample consisted of 26 women who developed lymphedema due to breast cancer. Patients were trained within the scope of a patient school for self-care education in lymphedema. Data were collected before, 3, and 6 months after the training. Objective outcome parameters included body mass index (BMI), hand grip strength and arm volume measurements. Patient-reported outcomes were collected using the "Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Self-Care Scale (BCRLSS),""Quality of Life Measure for Limb Lymphedema (LYMQOL),""The Cancer-Related Lymphedema of the Upper Extremity Tool (CLUE),"and "Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2)"scales. Results: The mean age of the patients was 52.90 ± 8.34 years (min:36-max:67). The mean time since breast cancer diagnosis was 6.32 ± 5.39 years. Statistically significant differences were found in BCRLSS (P =.001), arm volume (P =.022), LYMQOL (P <.001), CLUE (P =.006), handgrip strength (P =.026), and BMI (P =.032). No significant difference was found in the BAS-2 (P =.201). Conclusion: Lymphedema Patient School was found to increase self-care, improve quality of life, improve lymphedema-related characteristics, decrease arm volume, increase handgrip strength, and decrease BMI in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Lymphedema patient school is a safe and effective training method for lymphedema self-management in individuals with breast cancer-related lymphedema. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved
Gender disparities in the management of lipid-lowering therapy for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: Insights from the Ephesus study
No full text93rd Congress of the European-Atherosclerosis-Society (EAS) -- MAY 04-07, 2025 -- Glasgow, SCOTLAND[Abstract Not Acaileble]European Atherosclerosis So
Emperyalist rekabet ve uluslararası kanallar: Süveyş ve Panama örnekleri
No full textYapay su yolları, dünya ekonomisi ve jeopolitiği açısından olduğu kadar dünya siyaset tarihi ve emperyalizm kavramı adına da önem arz etmektedir ve Süveyş ile Panama kanalları, bu öneme sahip iki önemli yapay su yoludur. Bu tezde, girişim, inşaat ve işletimleri birbirleriyle benzerlik gösteren Süveyş ve Panama kanallarının Süveyş özelinde Fransa ve İngiltere, Panama özelinde de ABD'nin kanala ve kanalın ev sahibi olan ülkeye ilgisi ve ilişkileri, bu ülkelerin emperyalist tahakküm ve idare biçimlerine başvurarak Panama Kanal Bölgesi'nin kurulması veya Mısır'ın işgali gibi yollarla kanalın ev sahibi olan ülkeyi ve kanalı kontrol altında tutması, bunun için kullanılan zorlayıcı yöntemler ve uluslararası hukuk ve antlaşmaların kullanılması ve en sonunda Panama Kanalı'nın devri veya Süveyş Kanalı'nın millileştirilmesi ile sonlanan tarihsel süreçler ile dönemin emperyalist büyük güçlerinin birbirleri ile olan rekabeti ve bu rekabette kanal girişimlerinin süreci ve dönem içerisinde yarattığı sonuçlar incelenecektir. Bu bağlamda Süveyş Kanalı için ilgilenilen ülkeler Fransa, İngiltere ve Osmanlı İmparatorluğu iken Panama Kanalı için de ABD ve İngiltere'dir. Öte yandan bu ülkelerin Mısır, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu ve Panama ile kurdukları ilişkiler de emperyalist tahakküm biçimlerini belirlemek amacıyla incelenecektir. Süveyş Kanalı'nın bir Fransız girişimi ile inşa edilmesi ve Panama'nın da ABD desteğiyle bağımsızlığını kazanmasının ardından ABD tarafından Hay – Bunau – Varilla Antlaşması'nı imzalamaya zorlanması ve Panama Kanal Bölgesi'nin ABD kontrolüne geçmesi, tez konusu kanallar ile emperyalizm ilişkisinin temelini oluşturmakta olup gerek ev sahibi ülke ile kontrol eden ülke arasındaki, gerek kontrol eden ülke ile bölgede emperyalist bir rekabete girilen diğer ülke ve ülkeler arasındaki ilişkilerin belirlenmesi ve incelenmesi, bu tezin temelini ve amacını oluşturmaktadır.Artificial waterways are as important for global political history and the concept of imperialism as they are for global economy and geopolitics and the canals of Suez and Panama are two important waterways having this kind of important. In this thesis, considering that Suez and Panama canals are undertaken, built and operated by France and the United States respectively and their processes of undertaking is similar, the relationships between imperialist great powers, canals and the countries hosting the canal, France and the Great Britain in the case of Suez and the United States in the case of Panama, these countries employing imperialist methods of domination and administration in order to administer the canal and the country hosting the canal such as the British occupation of Egypt and establishment of the Panama Canal Zone, usage of coercive methods and international law to achieve aforementioned objectives, the imperialist competitions among imperialist great powers surrounding these canals and the results achieved during that time period and eventually the end of Western administration over these canals by the handover of Panama Canal and the nationalization of Suez Canal will be studied. In this context, the countries of interest are France, the Great Britain and the Ottoman Empire for Suez Canal, and the United States and the Great Britain for Panama Canal. On the other hand, the relationships between France, the Great Britain and the United States with Egypt, Panama and the Ottoman Empire will be studied in order to establish imperialist methods of domination. Suez Canal being built by a French enterprise and Panama gaining its independence with US support and being coerced into surrendering Panama Canal Zone by Hay – Bunau – Varilla treaty forms the basis of the relationship between the canals and imperialism. The basis and objective of this thesis is to establish and study the web of relationships between the countries hosting the canals, the countries actually administering the canals and the countries entering into an imperialist rivalry with the latter group of countries. Texts of related international treaties will make important sources to study these relationships
The first documented case of melanism in Sciurus anomalus, recorded in Türkiye
No full textThis study reports the first documented case of melanism in the Caucasian squirrel ( (Sciurus anomalus) from T & uuml;rkiye. While melanism has been documented in 12 other species within the Sciurus genus, it has not previously been recorded in S. anomalus. The observation was made during a herpetological field survey in Erzincan Province, T & uuml;rkiye, where a melanistic specimen was photographed in a mixed habitat comprising natural vegetation and cultivated land. In mammals, melanism is widely regarded as an adaptive trait, potentially conferring advantages such as improved thermoregulation in colder climates and enhanced crypsis in shaded forest environments. This novel observation not only broadens our understanding of colour variation within S. anomalus populations but also underscores the potential ecological and evolutionary significance of melanism in this species. Further studies are needed to evaluate the prevalence and adaptive value of melanism in this taxon
Advancing Elastic Warp Knit Fabrics: The Role of Natural Fibers on Functionality
No full textElastic warp knit fabrics have long been used in applications such as orthopedic treatment and rehabilitation due to their flexibility and support. Typically, these fabrics incorporate elastomeric yarns in every wale, contributing to their widespread use. This study aims to reduce the weight and cost of these fabrics while maintaining essential properties, including elasticity, flexural rigidity, and compressive performance. Market analysis and literature search show that natural fibers despite their eco-friendly properties are not common in warp knitted elastic fabrics. Therefore, natural fibers such as cotton and linen were used as weft yarns. The use of these natural fibers not only offers environmental benefits but also has potential health advantages. The findings indicate that replacing polyester weft yarn with cotton or linen resulted in higher pressure on the body. Additionally, by partially threading elastomeric yarns, the fabric's overall weight was reduced without changing performance. (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic).(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic). (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic),(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic). (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic). (sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic). (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic). (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic). (sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic), (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic
Zygomatic arch transposition in correction of orbital wall defects
No full textAmaç: Travmalar, enfeksiyonlar, tümör invazyonları ve/veya iyatrojenik geniş kemik rezeksiyonları, orbita duvarı defektlerinin bilinen ana nedenleridir. Orbital duvar defektlerinin rekonstrüksiyonunda estetik problemlerin yanında, enoftalmi veya distopi gibi klinik açıdan anlamlı fonksiyonel oftalmik sorunların çözülmesi önemlidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi (BAÜ) Rhoton Anatomi Laboratuvarından (İstanbul, Türkiye) temin edilen 4 kadın, 4 erkek ve 16 taraf orbital alan üzerinde yapıldı. Konumlandırma için Mayfield kafa tutucuları kullanıldı. Orbital duvar defektlerinin değiştirilmesinde ve zigomatik ark (ZA) otogreftlerinin uyum içinde sabitlenmesi için titanyum mini plak ve mini vida sistemleri kullanıldı. Bulgular: Anatomik noktaların en iyi şekilde görüntülenmesi için en uygun konumlandırma prensipleri tanımlandı. ZA diseksiyonu için Al-Mefty'nin kranio-orbito-zigomatik yaklaşım insizyonunun Gillie ile modifikasyonu yapıldı. Mini plak/vida sistemleriyle tutturulmuş ZA otogreftinin başarılı ve uyumlu bir şekilde değiştirildi. Sonuç: Farklı insizyon tekniklerinin modifikasyonları daha iyi bir görüntü elde edilmesini sağlayabilir. Komplikasyonları önlemek için seçilen anatomik bölgelerin ve komşulukların ayrıntılı anatomik tanımlarının yapılması önemlidir. ZA transpozisyonu, otogreftlerin bilinen diğer avantajlarıyla birlikte uygulanabilir, ekonomik bir teknik olabilir ve ayrıca acil durumlarda çok kullanışlı olabilir.Aim: Traumas, infections, tumor invasions, and/or iatrogenic extensive bone resections are well-known causes of orbital wall defects. In addition to addressing aesthetic issues in the reconstruction of orbital wall defects, resolving clinically significant functional ophthalmic problems such as enophthalmos or dystopia is important. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 4 female and 4 male cadavers, totaling 16 orbits, obtained from the BAU, Rhoton’s Anatomy Laboratory (Istanbul, Turkey). Mayfield head holders were used for positioning. Titanium mini-plate and mini-screw systems were used for replacing orbital wall defects and securing zygomatic arch (ZA) autografts in place. Results: Optimal positioning principles were defined for visualizing anatomical landmarks. The cranio-orbito-zygomatic approach incision by Al-Mefty was modified with Gillie for dissection of the ZA. The ZA autograft secured with mini-plate/screw systems was successfully and compatibly replaced. Conclusion: Modifications of different incision techniques can lead to better visualization. Detailed anatomical descriptions of selected anatomical regions and neighborhoods are important to prevent complications. ZA transposition, along with other known advantages of autografts, can be applied as an economical technique and can also be very useful in emergency situations
EFFECT OF LAUREL EXTRACT AND COOKING TIME ON QUALITY AND OXIDATIVE STABILITY OF SOUS-VIDE COOKED TURKEY BREAST
No full textThis study investigates the effects of laurel extract (LE) and different sous-vide cooking durations on the quality parameters of marinated turkey breast meat. For this purpose, samples were cooked for 90 min (SP90) or 120 min (SP120) using the sous-vide method, with additional groups including laurel extract (SP90E, SP120E). The samples were stored at +4°C for 9 days, and analyzed at three-day intervals for marinade absorption, cooking loss, pH, color, lipid and protein oxidation, texture profile, sensory, and microbiological properties. Cooking duration did not affect cooking loss, while LE addition and prolonged cooking time led to darker color. At all storage stages, LE-treated samples showed lower TBARS and carbonyl values regardless of cooking time, whereas LE-free samples had decreased sulfhydryl content. Cooking duration, LE, and storage time influenced color, appearance, and flavor, but no significant differences were found in texture or overall acceptability at the end of storage. Microbiological analyses confirmed that all samples remained safe for consumption throughout storage