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Semiotic analysis of Fresh movie poster
No full textMovie poster has a commercial aim and it advertises a movie. The researcher selects the movie poster
of Fresh in order to examine semiotic sign. This study tries to analyze implicit and explicit meaning
through semiotic signs on the movie poster. The data is obtained from the movie poster, “Fresh” that
is taken from internet website. The qualitative approach is used in this study. This analysis focuses
content analysis in other words qualitative analysis because the study tries to explore the signs found
in the movie poster of Fresh. Based on this, the researcher examines the sign in the movie poster of
the “Fresh”. This study uses Saussure’s sign theory (2011) Wierzbicka’s color theory (1996) and Dyer’s
verbal and visual aspect of theory (1986). It can be noted here, there are two aspects in movie poster
Fresh. These are verbal and visual aspects. This article tries to examine how movie poster Fresh can
construct and convey the meaning by means of the verbal and non verbal aspects. This research
indicates that verbal and non verbal aspects convey meaning. This article explores that how signs
used in movie poster inform the audience about the topic of the film. This study points out that the
verbal and non verbal aspects can produce and realize implicit an explicit meaning. The researcher
suggests that the next studies can cover the limitations of this study. The next researcher can use
semiotic theories in order to analyze visual communication media, art photography or printed
material
Metin Altıok şiirinde trajik izler
No full textMetin Altıok’un şiiri, acının merkezde olduğu bir tematik bütünlük ve tutarlılık gösterir. Onun
şiirinde acı sarkaçlanarak; yalnızlık, ölüm, göçebelik/yurtsuzluk/sürgünlük gibi temalarla ilişkilenir.
Altıok’un biçime dair tercihleriyle sınırladığı ve kontrol altında tuttuğu bu temalar, bütünsel bir
duygu atmosferi oluşturarak şiire özgül bir nitelik yüklerken trajik bir boyut da kazandırır. Şiirlerin
içeriksel çemberini oluşturan temalar trajik bir duyuşun ve duruşun yansımaları olarak ele
alındıklarında onun şiirinin karakteristiğini de açığa çıkarır. Biçimsel denemelere giriştiği ya da
klasik biçimlere bağlandığı, imgesel olanaklar aradığı ya da kaynağını benzetmeden alan alışıldık ve
klasik imgelere sığındığı, sesin ve sözün kurucu olanaklarını denediği ya da ahengi yaratmada
geleneğe yaslandığı tüm şiirlerinde, şiirselin kaynağı temadan, bu tema da trajik bilinç veya duyuştan
beslenir ve zaten bu sebeple şiiri tematik açıdan bir bütünlük arz eder. Acı, Metin Altıok’un şiirlerinde
trajiği doğuran ve aynı zamanda ondan doğan merkezî temadır. Şiirlerin her biri trajik metinler
değildir ama Metin Altıok’un şiiri tematik itibarla bir bütün olarak ele alındığında trajiğin izlerini
yansıtır. Bu şiirler aynı zamanda, şiirsellik bağlamında gerçek özne ile şair özne arasındaki farkları
aydınlatan metinlerdir. Bu çalışmada Altıok’un şiirleri, bu şiirlerin kuran ve ona karakteristik
hususiyetini kazandıran başat unsurun tematik bütünlük olduğu savından hareketle çözümlenmiş ve
trajiğin, söz konusu karakteristiği yarattığı sonucuna erişilmiştir. Trajik, kendisini doğuran ve
kendisinden doğan merkezî tema olarak acı ile bu merkezî temayı besleyen ikincil temalar olan
yalnızlık, ölüm, yurtsuzluk/göçebelik/sürgünlük temaları üzerinden ve şair öznenin niteliklerinden
hareketle saptanmış ve yorumlanmış, otobiyografik izler ve gerçek benin yansımaları bağlamında bir
değerlendirme yapılmamıştır
Olumsuz Düşünce Döngüsü ve Kolektif Şükranın İşyeri Mutluluğuna Etkisi
No full textAmaç – Bu çalışmayla amaçlanan, kamu kurumlarında faaliyet gösteren işgörenlerin sahip oldukları
olumsuz düşünce döngüsü ve kolektif şükran düzeylerinin belirlenebilmesi, demografik niteliklerin bu
kavramlara etkisinin ortaya konulabilmesi bununla birlikte ilgili kavramlar ile işyeri mutluluğu arasında
anlamlı bir ilişki olup olmadığının tespit edilebilmesidir.
Yöntem – Araştırma evrenini Kars ilinde, kamu kurumlarında görevli çalışanlar oluşturmaktadır.
Verilerin toplanması için anket formu kullanılmıştır. İşyeri mutluluğunun ölçümü için Salas-Vallina ve
Alegre, (2021) tarafından geliştirilen, Yozgat ve Bilginoğlu (2020) tarafından Türkçe’ye çevrilen 9 sorudan
oluşan ölçek, çalışanların kolektif şükran düzeyini ölçebilmek için Akgün vd. (2016) tarafından
geliştirilen 12 sorudan oluşan ölçek, olumsuz düşünce döngüsünü ölçmek için ise Brinker ve Dozois
(2009) tarafından geliştirilip, Karatepe (2010) tarafından Türkçe’ye uyarlanan 20 soruluk ölçek
kullanılmıştır. Toplam 383 katılımcıdan araştırma kapsamında elde edilen veriler çeşitli SPSS ve AMOS
programları aracılığıyla anlamlandırılmıştır.
Bulgular – Yapılan regrasyon testleri sonucunda olumsuz düşünce döngüsünün işyeri mutluluğu
üzerinde etkisinin bulunmadığı belirlenmiştir. Kolektif şükranın, işyeri mutluluğu üzerinde pozitif
yönde etkisinin (R2=0,216), olumsuz düşünce döngüsü üzerinde pozitif yönlü etkisinin (R2=0,058)
bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca yapılan çalışmada demografik değişkenlere göre de anlamlı
farklılıklar bulunmuştur.
Tartışma – Yapılan çalışmada kolektif şükran ile olumsuz düşünce döngüsü arasında düşük düzeyde
pozitif yönlü bir etkinin çıkması beklenen bir sonuç olmayıp negatif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki gözlenmesi
beklenmektedir. Ortaya çıkan bu durum literatür ile uyuşmamakta ve bahse konu bu bulgunun
nedeninin Kars ilinin kamu çalışanları üzerinde yarattığı etki ile ilişkili olduğu düşünülmektedi
Stroke Risk and Antithrombotic Treatment During Follow-up of Patients With Ischemic Stroke and Cortical Superficial Siderosis
No full textBackground and ObjectivesIn patients with ischemic stroke (IS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) and cortical superficial siderosis (cSS), there are few data regarding the risk of future cerebrovascular events and also about the benefits and safety of antithrombotic drugs for secondary prevention. We investigated the associations of cSS and stroke risk in patients with recent IS or TIA.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the Microbleeds International Collaborative Network (MICON) database. We selected patients with IS or TIA from cohorts who had MRI-assessed cSS, available data on antithrombotic treatments, recurrent cerebrovascular events (intracranial hemorrhage [ICrH], IS, or any stroke [ICrH or IS]), and mortality. We calculated incidence rates (IRs) and performed univariable and multivariable Cox regression analyses.ResultsOf 12,669 patients (mean age 70.4 +/- 12.3 years, 57.3% men), cSS was detected in 273 (2.2%) patients. During a mean follow-up of 24 +/- 17 months, IS was more frequent than ICrH in both cSS (IR 57.1 vs 14.6 per 1,000 patient-years) and non-cSS (33.7 vs 6.3 per 1,000 patient-years) groups. Compared with the non-cSS group, cSS was associated with any stroke on multivariable analysis {IR 83 vs 42 per 1,000 patient-years, adjusted hazard ratio [HR] for cSS 1.62 (95% CI: 1.14-2.28; p = 0.006)}. This association was not significant in subgroups of patients treated with antiplatelet drugs (n = 6,554) or with anticoagulants (n = 4,044). Patients with cSS who were treated with both antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulants (n = 1,569) had a higher incidence of ICrH (IR 107.5 vs 4.9 per 1,000 patient-years, adjusted HR 13.26; 95% CI: 2.90-60.63; p = 0.001) and of any stroke (IR 198.8 vs 34.7 per 1,000 patient-years, adjusted HR 5.03; 95% CI: 2.03-12.44; p < 0.001) compared with the non-cSS group.DiscussionPatients with IS or TIA with cSS are at increased risk of stroke (ICrH or IS) during follow-up; the risk of IS exceeds that of ICrH for patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant treatment alone, but the risk of ICrH exceeds that of IS in patients receiving both treatments. The findings suggest that either antiplatelet or anticoagulant treatment alone should not be avoided in patients with cSS, but combined antithrombotic therapy might be hazardous. Our findings need to be confirmed by randomized clinical trials
Acute effect of kinesiotaping applied to the first finger of the patients with rheumatoid hand
No full textBackground & Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a crippling disease characterized by joint pains and joint stiffness. Kinesiotaping (KT) has been advocated to reduce local pressure and increase circulation, resulting in decreased pain in various conditions. We aimed to evaluate the acute effect of KT on pain, function, range of motion (ROM) and grip strength parameters in patients with rheumatoid hand. Methodology: A total of 34 patients, 27 women and 7 men, diagnosed with RA were included in our study. All patients were divided into two groups; Kinesiotape group (Group KT) and control group (Group C), each consisting of 17 patients. Subjective pain intensity by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ROM by goniometer, functional evaluation with the Grip Skill Test, hand grip strength by dynamometer, and finger grip strength by pinchmeter were evaluated. The patients in the Group KT were taped with the mechanical correction method and the patients in the Group C were taped with tensionless I tape. Applications were made on both dominant and non-dominant hands. Results: The mean age of the patients was 54 +/- 20 y. VAS score changes at the time of grasping were significant in both groups (P 0.05). In the Grip Skill test, there was a significant difference after the application in both groups (P 0.05). Conclusion: Kinesiotaping applied in rheumatoid hand patients was found to be effective in increasing functionality and joint range of motion, as well as reducing pain during gripping
Histopathological View of Benign Essential Blepharospasm: Orbicularis Oculi Hormone Receptor Levels
No full textObjectives: Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a focal dystonia characterized by involuntary contractions of the orbicularis oculi and periocular muscles. We aimed to investigate the effects of muscle receptor levels on the etiopathogenesis of blepharospasm by evaluating the orbicularis oculi estrogen receptor (ER) and androgen receptor (AR) levels. Methods: Four blepharospasm patients (2 females and 2 males) who underwent upper lid blepharoplasty and/or orbicularis myomectomy and 4 healthy cases (2 females, 2 males) that had upper lid blepharoplasty were included. The pretarsal, preseptal, and orbital parts of the orbicularis muscles of the patients who underwent orbicularis myomectomy and the waste muscle tissue materials taken from the preseptal orbicularis muscles of the patients who had only upper blepharoplasty were analyzed. Immunohistochemical staining was performed with estrogen alpha and androgen. Results: In healthy men, the orbicularis oculi muscle was stained with ER at a moderate intensity and with AR at a high intensity. In men with blepharospasm, the orbicularis oculi were not stained with ER at all, but at a high intensity with AR. In healthy women, the orbicularis oculi were stained with ER and AR at a high intensity (>50%). In women with blepharospasm, the staining intensities of both receptors were moderate. Conclusion: We determined a decrease in ER and AR in females and almost the absence of ER in males with BEB. This decrease in ER may be associated with a functional abnormality in mitochondria and the decrease in hormonal receptors may be associated with sarcopenia in orbicularis oculi muscle fibers. © 2023 Israel Medical Association Journal
THE MEDIATING ROLE OF WORK ENGAGEMENT IN THE EFFECT OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEMOCRACY ON ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTIFICATION
No full textEthical behaviors of leaders create positive effects on employees towards work and personal life. The use of democratic systems in state administration and in every ordinary field of life today increases the pressures to build democratic structures in their organizations. In this context, it is seen as an ethical behavior that ethical leaders work to support and develop organizational democracy behavior. In organizational structures where ethical leadership and organizational democracy are implemented, it is expected that work dedication and organizational identification will increase in accordance with the literature. In this context, the aim of the study is to determine the mediating role of work engagement in the effect of ethical leadership and organizational democracy on organizational identification. The study was carried out with 322 academic staff from different titles and units in a public university. The data obtained from 322 academic staff were analyzed with SPSS and AMOS program and the results were obtained. As a result of the research, it was determined that there is a partial mediating effect of work engagement between ethical leadership and organizational identification, and that there is a partial mediating effect of work engagement between organizational democracy and organizational identification. It has been determined that there is a full mediation effect in environments where ethical leadership and organizational democracy coexist
Key implications on food storage in cold chain by energy management perspectives
No full textOver the past decades, increase in food shortages and food costs with the drought caused by population growth and climate change, it becomes more important to prevent food losses with the widespread use of cold storage. That’s why many countries provide incentives for the widespread use of cold stores. However, with cold storages becoming more widespread, keeping energy consumption under control becomes an important issue. Especially in most developing countries, the status and energy performance of installed cold stores are unknown. In this study, energy consumption data were examined by using data from cold stores from different countries. The relationships between some parameters (capacity, volume, etc.) affecting energy consumption were analyzed for 67 established cold stores. In order to measure the energy consumption data of the system under ideal operating conditions, experiments were carried out in the test room under laboratory conditions and comparisons were made according to the data obtained from the field. The data obtained showed that energy consumption in cold stores increased by up to 30%, depending on operating conditions. Therefore, it is very important that cold stores are inspected by the relevant institutions after they are established and during their operation. Copyright © 2023 Karacan, Yilmaz and Yilmaz
Uncovering chemical profiles, biological potentials, and protection effect against ECM destruction in H2O2-treated HDF cells of the extracts of Stachys tundjeliensis
No full textThe genus Stachys L., one of the largest genera of the Lamiaceae family, is highly represented in Turkey. This study was conducted to determine the bio-pharmaceutical potential and phenolic contents of six different extracts from aerial parts of Stachys tundjeliensis. The obtained results showed that the ethanol extract exhibited the highest antioxidant activity in the antioxidant assays. Meanwhile, the ethanol extract displayed strong inhibitory activity against α-tyrosinase, the dichloromethane extract exhibited potent inhibition against butyrylcholinesterase, and the n-hexane extract against α-amylase. Based on ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis, more than 90 secondary metabolites, including hydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxycinnamic acid, and their glycosides, acylquinic acids, phenylethanoid glycosides, and various flavonoids were identified or tentatively annotated in the studied S. tundjeliensis extracts. It was observed that the application of S. tundjeliensis eliminated H2O2-induced oxidative stress. It was determined that protein levels of phospho-nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), receptor for advanced glycation endproducts, and activator protein-1, which are activated in the nucleus, decreased, and the synthesis of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 also decreased to basal levels. Overall, these findings suggest that S. tundjeliensis contains diverse bioactive compounds for the development of nutraceuticals or functional foods with potent biological properties. © 2023 Deutsche Pharmazeutische Gesellschaft
Evaluation the effect of amplitude scaling of real ground motions on seismic demands accounting different structural characteristics and soil classes
No full textSelection and scaling of input ground motion records for nonlinear dynamic analysis of structures has become an important issue and studies on this subject can provide valuable information for earthquake engineering practice. In this study, the effect of different amplitude scaling approaches and scaling levels based on spectrum-compatible selection were investigated for various local soil classes. A recent Turkish Building Earthquake Code was considered and simple structural models that reflected the different characteristics of structures were employed. The dynamic attributes of the models were represented by using different lateral strength ratios, post yield stiffness ratios and natural vibration periods. The maximum displacement, residual displacement, and input energy demands were used to evaluate the efficiency of scaling approaches and levels. In addition, some of the commonly used intensity measures that reflected the different characteristics of ground motions were considered for the evaluation. Significance of the uncertainties associated with structural models and their impact on the results were also statistically evaluated by variance analysis. Moreover, a probability-based method was adapted and influence of scaling approaches and their dependence to local soil types was established by examining the statistical mean of maximum displacement demands in terms of amplification factors. Results demonstrated that distribution of mean of the structural responses and the intensity measures are free from scaling approaches and scaling levels, and the differences between the demands obtained for different scaling levels are statistically insignificant for 90% confidence level. Probability-based evaluations have also revealed that amplification factors for seismic demands can be assumed as independent from scaling approaches, scaling levels and local soil classes