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An examination of the poems of poets from Kahramanmaraş from the perspective of values education
No full textŞiirler, içeriğinde çeşitli değerleri barındırabilen metinlerdir. Evrensel, ulusal, kültürel, dinî ve toplumsal birçok değeri içerebilen bazı şiirler, bu yönüyle zengin içeriktedirler. Şiirlerin değerler eğitimi için derslerde kullanılması, derslerin niteliği açısından bir katma değerdir. Türkçe derslerinde de metin olarak çeşitli yörelerde ve şehirlerde yaşamış şairlerin şiirlerinin kullanılması, değerlerin çeşitliliği açısından fayda sağlayabilmektedir. Bu sayede öğrenciler farklı şiir türleri ve şairlerle tanışabilmekte, çeşitli kültürel ögelere ve değerlere maruz kalarak ulusal bir anlayış elde edebilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, geçmişten beri coğrafyasında birçok şaire ev sahipliği yapan ve onların edebiyat dünyalarına ilham veren Kahramanmaraş’ın şairlerinin şiirlerini değerler yönünden incelemek, şiirlerde yer alan değerleri belirleyip yorumlamak ve metin seçimi esasları ışığında uygun nitelikte olan şiirleri metin önerisi kapsamında sunmaktır. Çalışmanın kapsamını, Kahramanmaraşlı halk şairleri ve onların şiirleri oluşturmaktadır. Betimsel tarama modelinin kullanıldığı çalışmada, Türkçe dersinin öğretim programından yararlanılarak değerler listesi oluşturulmuştur. Türkçe dersi öğretim programı, değerler bakımından donanımlı görülmektedir. Bu bağlamda 2024 Ortaokul Türkçe Dersi Öğretim Programı’ndaki 23 değerden oluşan bir değerler listesi oluşturulmuştur. Kahramanmaraşlı şairlerin ve şiirlerinin toplandığı “Kahramanmaraş Halk Şairleri” adlı eserdeki 366 adet şiir, belirlenen 23 farklı değer bağlamında değerlerin yer alma durumları gözetilerek tafsilatlı olarak incelenmiş ve araştırma sonucunda bu şiirler ile ilgili 323 adet veriye ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmada betimsel analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın kapsamını, Kahramanmaraşlı şair ve yazar olan Ramazan Avcı’nın kaleme aldığı “Kahramanmaraş Halk Şairleri” adlı eseri oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmanın sonunda Kahramanmaraşlı şairlerin şiirlerinin, değerler bakımından zengin olduğu, çeşitli konu ve temalarda şiirler yazmış oldukları belirlenmiştir. Bu bağlamda şiirlerinde en fazla yer alan değerlerin sevgi, estetik, vatanseverlik ve mütevazılık olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Şiirler arasında uygun nitelikleri karşılayan 3 adet şiir de ilgili kurumlarca değerlendirilmek üzere öneri olarak sunulmuştur.Poems are texts that can contain various values. Some poems, which can encompass universal, national, cultural, religious and social values are rich in content in this regard. Using poems in lessons for values education adds value to the quality of the lessons. In Turkish language classes, using poems by poets who lived in various regions and cities as texts can be beneficial in terms of the diversity of values. This allows students to become acquainted with different types of poetry and poets, and by being exposed to various cultural elements and values, they can gain a national understanding. The aim of this study is to examine the poems of poets from Kahramanmaraş, a city that has been home to many poets throughout history and has inspired their literary worlds, in terms of values, to identify and interpret the values present in the poems, and to present suitable poems as text suggestions in light of the principles of text selection. The scope of the study consists of Kahramanmaraş folk poets and their poems. Using a descriptive survey model, a list of values was created by drawing on the Turkish teaching program. The Turkish Language curriculum is considered to be well-equipped in terms of values. In this context, a list of 23 values has been created fort he 2024 Middle School Turkish Language course curriculum. The 366 poems collected in the work titled “Kahramanmaraş Folk Poets,” which brings together Kahramanmaraş poets and their poems, were examined in detail, taking into account the presence of values within the context of the 23 different values identified. As a result of the research, 323 pieces of data related to these poems were obtained. The study employed descriptive analysis. The scope of the study is defined by the work titled “Kahramanmaraş Folk Poets” written by Ramazan Avcı, a poet and writer from Kahramanmaraş. At the end of the study, it was determined that the poems of Kahramanmaraş poets are rich in values and that they have written poems on various subjects and themes. In this context, it was found that the most frequently occurring values in their poems are love, aesthetics, patriotism, and modesty. Three poems that meet the appropriate criteria were also recommended for evaluation by the relevant institutions
Effects of extracellular vesicles isolated from erythrocyte suspension on hemostasis
No full textHemostaz, endotel hasarı sonrası trombosit aktivasyonu ve koagülasyon mekanizmaları aracılığıyla kan kaybını sınırlayan temel bir fizyolojik süreçtir. Son yıllarda, kan hücrelerinden köken alan ekstrasellüler veziküllerin (EV) hemostatik yanıtın düzenlenmesinde aktif biyolojik aracılar olduğu gösterilmiştir. Eritrosit süspansiyonlarının depolanması sırasında oluşan EV’lerin miktar ve özelliklerindeki değişimlerin transfüzyon sonrası hemostatik denge üzerindeki etkileri ise henüz tam olarak aydınlatılamamıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, lökositi azaltılmış (L-ES) ve lökositi azaltılmamış (N-ES) eritrosit süspansiyonlarından farklı depolama günlerinde izole edilen mikropartikül ve eksozomların, otolog ve allojenik kan örneklerinde hemostaz ve trombosit agregasyonu üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendirmektir. Bu doğrultuda, eritrosit süspansiyonlarının 0., 21. ve 42. depolama günlerinde elde edilen EV’ler ultrasantrifügasyon yöntemi ile izole edilmiş ve biyokimyasal, yapısal ve fenotipik yöntemlerle karakterize edilmiştir. EV’lerin trombosit agregasyonu üzerindeki etkileri optik agregometre ile, tüm hemostatik yanıt üzerindeki etkileri ise tromboelastogram yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Deneyler otology ve allojenik yaklaşımlar kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiş ve depolama günlerine bağlı karşılaştırmalar yapılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, mikropartikül ve eksozomların trombosit agregasyonu üzerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir etki oluşturmadığını, buna karşın tromboelastografi parametrelerinde özellikle allojenik değerlendirmelerde hemostazı artırıcı yönde değişim eğilimi bulunduğunu göstermektedir. Bu sonuçlar, eritrosit depolama süresi ve lökoredüksiyon uygulamasının EV aracılı hemostatik yanıtı etkileyebileceğine işaret etmektedir. Çalışma, eritrosit kaynaklı EV’lerin hemostazdaki rolünü bütüncül bir yaklaşımla ortaya koyarak transfüzyon ürünlerinin güvenliği ve depolama stratejilerinin geliştirilmesine klinik açıdan katkı sağlamaktadır.Hemostasis is a crucial physiological process that limits blood loss through platelet activation and coagulation mechanisms following endothelial injury. In recent years, extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from blood cells have been shown to function as active biological mediators in the regulation of the hemostatic response. However, the effects of changes in the quantity and properties of EVs formed during the erythrocyte storage on post-transfusion hemostatic balance have not yet been fully elucidated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of microparticles and exosomes isolated from leukoreduced (L-ES) and non-leukoreduced (N-ES) erythrocyte suspensions at different storage time points on hemostasis and platelet aggregation in autologous and allogeneic blood samples. Accordingly, EVs obtained from erythrocyte suspensions -on storage days 0, 21, and 42- were isolated using ultracentrifugation and characterized by biochemical, structural, and phenotypic method. The effects of EVs on platelet aggregation were analyzed using an optical aggregometer, while their impact on the overall hemostatic response was assessed by thromboelastography. Experiments were conducted using both autologous and allogeneic approaches, and comparisons were performed according to storage duration. The results indicate that microparticles and exosomes did not exert a statistically significant effect on platelet aggregation; however, a tendency toward a prohemostatic shift was observed in thromboelastography parameters, particularly in allogeneic assessments. These finding suggest that erythrocyte storage duration and leukoreduction may modulate EV-mediated hemostatic responses. By providing a comprehensive evaluation of the role of erythrocyte-derived EVs in hemostasis, this study offers clinically relevant insights that may contribute to improving the safety of transfusion products and optimizing storage strategies
Between ideal and reality: A cross-sectional study of nurses' professional values and barriers to professionalism in Türkiye
No full textEvaluating nurses' professionalism and the obstacles they face is crucial for enhancing healthcare quality and professional satisfaction. The identified challenges still appear to be similar on a global scale. The present cross-sectional study investigated nurses' challenges in meeting professional standards in tertiary healthcare and explored the link between nurses' values and the underlying reasons for these challenges. Data were collected from 500 nurses at a state university hospital using three tools: "Nurse Introduction Form" for sociodemographic and work-related information, "Professionalism Form" to assess understanding of professionalism criteria and barriers, and "Nurses' Professional Values Scale." Results show a positive relationship between the attainability of professional standards and values. The most significant obstacle hindering the achievement of professional standards is systemic. Nurses lack awareness of professional values and are dissatisfied with their profession, especially due to negative working conditions and low income. Due to a lack of authorization, nurses are often unable to provide services fully in line with professional standards. Additionally, this lack of authorization can lead to deviations from their defined job responsibilities. Nurses have limited autonomy and decision-making power despite prioritizing values like human dignity. Meeting professional standards is linked to strongly holding professional values. The relationships between negative factors and NPVS scores show how these issues shape nurses' perception of professionalism
European union values in teaching and learning in higher education: A bibliometric analysis
No full textThis study explores how the fundamental values of the European Union (EU), namely human rights, freedom, human dignity, the rule of law, democracy, and equality, are addressed in higher education through a bibliometric analysis. Drawing on 321 documents indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, the study analyses publication trends, assesses the performance of authors, sources, and documents, and examines collaborative and conceptual structures within the field. Conceptually, the study situates EU values pedagogy within the broader literature on values education and citizenship education in higher education. The findings reveal a growing body of research, highlight thematic imbalances, such as the relative underrepresentation of human dignity and the rule of law, and point to limited international collaboration. Through the mapping of this fragmented and multidisciplinary field, the study provides a structured overview of research on democratic education and EU values pedagogy, offering guidance for future scholarly work.'EmbED-EU: Embedding EU values in teaching and learning in higher education'
2023-1-NL01-KA220-HED-00015733
Tsrs-aligned sustainability reporting in turkey's agri-food sector: A qualitative content analysis based on gri 13 and the sdgs
No full textSustainability in the agri-food sector has become a cornerstone of global efforts to combat climate change, ensure food security through climate-smart agriculture, and strengthen economic resilience. Sustainability reporting within agri-food systems has gained increasing regulatory significance with the introduction of mandatory frameworks such as the Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRSs). This article searches for the sustainability reports of agri-business firms listed in BIST in Turkey. Although TSRS reporting is not yet mandatory for the agribusiness sector, this study examines the first TSRS-aligned sustainability reports published by eight agri-food companies, excluding the retail sector. The analysis assesses how effectively these reports address sector-specific environmental and social challenges defined in the GRI 13 Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fishing Sector Standard and their alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using a structured content analysis approach, disclosure patterns were examined at both thematic and company levels. The findings indicate that TSRS-aligned reports place strong emphasis on environmental and climate-related disclosures, particularly emissions, climate adaptation and resilience, water management, and waste. In contrast, agro-ecological and land-based impacts-such as soil health, pesticide use, and ecosystem conversion-are weakly addressed. Economic disclosures are predominantly framed around climate-related financial risks and supply chain traceability, while social reporting focuses mainly on occupational health and safety, employment practices, and food safety, with limited attention to labor and equity issues across the broader value chain. Company-level results reveal marked heterogeneity, with internationally active firms demonstrating deeper alignment with GRI 13 requirements. From an SDG alignment perspective, high levels of coverage are observed across all companies for SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). By contrast, SDGs critical to agro-ecological integrity and social equity-namely SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 15 (Life on Land)-are weakly represented or entirely absent. Overall, the results suggest that while TSRS-aligned reporting enhances transparency in climate-related domains, it achieves only selective alignment with the SDG agenda. This underscores the need for a stronger integration of sector-specific sustainability priorities into mandatory sustainability reporting frameworks
A comprehensive analysis of the cultural and political underpinnings of the literary characters in the novels of Ahmet Mithat Efendi and Zeynelābidīn Merāgaī in the context of Ottoman and Iranian modernization
No full textÇalışma, Osmanlı ve İran modernleşme söylemlerini, iki “ilk roman” örneği üzerinden karşılaştırmalı incelenmesini merkeze almaktadır. Ahmet Mithat Efendi’nin Felâtun Bey ile Râkım Efendi adlı eseri ile Zeynü’l-Âbidîn Merâgaî’nin Seyahatnâme-i İbrâhim Bey’i bahis konusu edilen iki eser olup, modernleşmeyi yalnızca tarihsel ve siyasal bir süreç olarak değil, edebî anlatı içinde kurulan bir zihniyet ve değerler bütünü niteliğiyle ele alır. Bu doğrultuda dönemin iki aydınının kaleminden çıkan eserlerin tarih çalışmalarında merkeze alınıp, alınamayacağı, alındığı taktirde ne denli veriler sağlayacağı konusunu tartışır. Araştırmada nitel veri analiz programı MAXQDA kullanılarak tematik kodlama yapılarak ortak ve ayrışan temalar üst ve alt kodlar hâlinde sınıflandırılmıştır. Kodların dağılımları, kesişimleri ve sözcük sıklıkları sayısal verilerle desteklenerek karşılaştırma, sezgisel yorumun ötesinde ölçülebilir bir zemine taşınmıştır. Bulgular, iki eserin modernleşmeyi farklı düzlemlerde kurguladığını göstermektedir. Felâtun Bey ile Râkım Efendi’nin bireysel anlatı eğilimi modernleşmeyi bireysel eğitim, ahlâk ve gündelik hayat pratikleri üzerinden ele alırken, Seyahatnâme-i İbrâhim Bey modernleşmeyi kamusal düzen, adalet, hukuk ve yönetsel reform ekseninde, siyasal bir eleştiri diliyle inşa eder. Bu karşıtlık, Osmanlı anlatısında “makbul ferdin”, İran anlatısında ise “makbul düzenin” merkeze alındığını ortaya koymaktadır.The study centers on a comparative examination of Ottoman and Iranian discourses of modernization through two examples of “first novels.” Ahmet Mithat Efendi’s Felâtun Bey ile Râkım Efendi and Zeynü’l-Âbidîn Merâgaî’s Seyahatnâme-i İbrâhim Bey constitute the two works discussed in this research, which approaches modernization not merely as a historical and political process, but as a mentality and a set of values constructed within literary narrative. In this respect, the study discusses whether the works produced by two intellectuals of the period can be placed at the center of historical research and, if so, to what extent they are capable of providing data for such studies. In the research, thematic coding was conducted using the qualitative data analysis software MAXQDA, and shared as well as divergent themes were classified into upper and sub-codes. By supporting the distributions of codes, their intersections, and word frequencies with quantitative data, the comparison was carried beyond intuitive interpretation and placed on a measurable analytical ground. The findings demonstrate that the two works construct modernization on different levels. While the individual narrative orientation of Felâtun Bey ile Râkım Efendi addresses modernization through individual education, morality, and everyday life practices, Seyahatnâme-i İbrâhim Bey constructs modernization along the axes of public order, justice, law, and administrative reform, employing a language of political critique. This contrast reveals that the Ottoman narrative centers on the “ideal individual,” whereas the Iranian narrative places the “ideal order” at its core
Evaluation of patients admitted to the pediatric emergency departments due to suicide attempts: A multicenter study from Türkiye
No full textBackground: Suicide is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in adolescents and is increasingly recognized among younger children. Pediatric emergency departments (EDs) are critical points for the identification and management of suicide attempts. This study aimed to evaluate the demographic and clinical characteristics, methods, and temporal trends of suicide attempts among children and adolescents presenting to pediatric EDs in T & uuml;rkiye. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, multicenter study across 29 pediatric EDs from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2022. Patients aged 8-18 years with a confirmed suicide attempt were included. Data collected included demo-graphics, methods, psychiatric history, prior attempts, medications used in self-poisoning, psychiatric consulta-tions, and outcomes. Statistical analyses included chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: During the study period, 6004 suicide attempt presentations were identified among 9,736,825 ED visits (0.5/1000). The median age was 15 years (IQR: 14-16), with 78.8% female (female-to-male ratio 3.7:1). Most pa-tients (92.9%) were aged 13-18 years. Self-poisoning was the predominant method (95.4%), commonly involving NSAIDs, paracetamol, SSRIs, and atypical antipsychotics; 23.5% ingested their own medications, 76.2% of which were psychotropics. A known psychiatric disorder was present in 36.4%, and 16.4% had a prior suicide attempt. Psychiatric consultation was obtained in 73% of cases. Hospitalization occurred in 89.8%, with 15.5% requiring in-tensive care. Eleven deaths were recorded. Conclusions: Suicide attempts among children and adolescents are a significant and ongoing public health problem in T & uuml;rkiye, with self-poisoning as the dominant method. The findings underscore the need for targeted prevention strategies, safe medication storage, and strengthened psychiatric services in pediatric EDs to improve outcomes for this high-risk population. (c) 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar techologies
The effect of household debt on safety‐net participation
No full textWe examine how participation in the Food Stamp Program (FSP)/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program responds to changes in state level household debt using administrative, quarterly data from 1999 to 2019. Using dynamic panel models, we find no consistently significant relationship. We argue this fails to capture the systemic structure of the safety-net and household finances. Using a panel vector autoregression to systemically model this relationship shows TANF is generally unresponsive to a one standard deviation shock to debt innovations, while FSP/SNAP participation responds significantly, substantially, and persistently, rising 10.99% cumulatively over 10 quarters.Preprin
Uncertainty assessment of the impacts of climate change on streamflow in the Iznik lake watershed, Türkiye
No full textStudy region: This study focused on the Iznik Lake Watershed in northwestern T & uuml;rkiye. Study focus: Climate change is increasingly affecting water resources worldwide, raising concerns about future hydrological sustainability. This study investigates the impacts of climate change on river streamflow in the Iznik Lake Watershed, a critical freshwater resource in northwestern T & uuml;rkiye. To capture possible future conditions, downscaled climate projections were integrated with the SWAT+ hydrological model. Recognizing the inherent uncertainties in climate models and model parameterization, the analysis examined the relative influence of climate realizations, emission scenarios, and hydrological parameters on streamflow outputs. By quantifying both the magnitude of climate-induced changes and the contribution of different sources of uncertainty, the study provides insights that can guide decision-makers in future management planning and be useful for forthcoming modeling efforts. New hydrological insights for the region: Projections indicate wetter winters and springs but drier summers, with an overall warming trend in the study area. Based on simulations driven by four representative grid points, the results at the Karadere station, which represents the main inflow of the watershed, indicate modest changes in mean annual streamflow, ranging from -7% to +56% in the near future and from +19% to +54% in the far future. Maximum flows (Qmax) exhibit notable increases, ranging from +0.9% to +47% in the near future and from +21% to +63% in the far future, indicating a tendency toward higher peak discharges under future climate conditions. Low-flow conditions, especially in summer, exhibit the greatest relative variability due to near-zero baseline discharges. Relative change analysis revealed considerable differences in Karadere and Findicak sub-catchments, reflecting heterogeneous hydrological responses even within the same basin. Uncertainty analysis, conducted using both an ANOVA-based approach and Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA), highlighted the dominant influence of climate projections and potential evapotranspiration calculation methods, while land use change contributed negligibly to overall uncertainty.Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU
Integrated assessment of ventilation strategies for exposure and comfort in a multi-bed negative-pressure isolation room
No full textAirborne cross-contamination in multi-bed negative-pressure isolation rooms is difficult to control, because even high ventilation rates cannot fully prevent the short-range airflow patterns that carry exhaled air from one patient to another. This study examines how three common ventilation strategies (mixing, displacement, and aircurtain ventilation) affect patient-to-patient exposure and thermal comfort when tested under the same room layout and boundary conditions with different nominal ventilation rates (12, 18, and 24 ACH). Two separate respiratory sources were analyzed in the patients' breathing zones, and comfort was assessed using PMV, PPD, draft rate, and ADPI. The air curtain system created a clear airflow barrier between beds and produced the lowest exposure levels, although higher flow rates increased draft and reduced comfort. Mixing ventilation provided the most even temperature and velocity distribution but spread contaminants more widely. Displacement ventilation showed mixed behavior, with lower mixing near the floor but uneven exposure at low ACH. This study addresses a gap in the existing literature by offering the first direct, side-by-side comparison of these ventilation strategies in a multi-bed negative-pressure room under matched conditions, considering exposure and comfort together rather than separately. The results highlight the trade-offs between infection control and comfort and provide practical guidance for selecting ventilation strategies in shared isolation spaces