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DETERMINATION AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF WATERMELON MOSAIC VIRUS IN CUCURBIT PLANTS IN TEKIRDAG PROVINCE IN TURKIYE
No full textA study was carried out to identify Watermelon mosaic virus (WMV) in cucurbit production areas in Tekirdag province of Turkiye. Infected plants were tested using Real-Time PCR and Reverse Transcriptase-PCR with oligonucleotides specific for the virus CP gene. Reverse Phylogenetic analysis of partial nucleotide sequences of the CP gene of 12 WMV isolates; TR-Tn2 (Genbank Acc. No. MT448602), TR-Tu75 (Genbank Acc. No. MT448612) and TR-Tu80 (Genbank Acc. No. MT448613); were showed 99.7-95% similarity to WMV ITA00-G (EU660590) from Italy, France isolate from France (NC_006262), (EU660582), WMV-Pk from Pakistan (AB218280) and placed in WMV Group 1. Analysis of the 348 nucleotide of TR-Tf50 (MT448610), TR-Ta63 (MT448608), TR-Ta64 (MT448609) and TR-Ts71 (MT448611) isolates showed 98.2-92.2% similarity to WMV Watermelon isolate (AB369278) from South Korea, Ch99/69 (EF127832) and WMV-CHN (DQ399708) isolates from China, WMV TA-om3 (MN854651) from South Korea and S96-6 (AB353119) isolate from Japan and placed in WMV Group 3
Foliar and seed application of salicylic acid and kinetin impacts of the seed yield, oil content and fatty acid composition of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.)
No full textPlant growth regulators (PGRs) play important roles in seedling growth, yield, growth, and other parameters in plants. These PGRs include kinetin (K) and salicylic acid (SA). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of PGRs (K and SA) and their different application methods (foliar spray and seed priming) on safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) in field conditions. The present study was conducted in both 2022 and 2023 years as four independent experiments (seed priming with K, foliar application with K, seed priming with SA, foliar application with SA). In the study, four different doses of K (0, 50, 75, and 100 mg L-1) and SA (0, 50, 75, and 100 mg L-1) were used. The experiments were conducted in a randomized complete block design with three replications. In this study, days to emergence, plant height, branch number, head number, number of seeds per head, head diameter, 1000-seed weight, seed yield, oil content, oil yield, and fatty acid composition parameters were investigated. The study's findings indicate that the PGR applications had a significantly improved seed yield, oil content, oil yield, and the examined fatty acids. The oleic acid content, which is a very important parameter for oilseed crops, was positively affected by seed priming with kinetin. In this study, all applications were compared with each other, and it was concluded that seed priming was more effective than the foliar application method. In addition, it was observed that salicylic acid improved the analyzed characters more positively than kinetin
Exploring the relationship between PMS symptoms and sexual satisfaction and personality traits in women aged 18-35
Get PDFBackground: Menstruation affects women for approximately 30-35 years of their lifespan, recurring monthly and signalling fertility during the reproductive age. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) presents a complex of physical and behavioural symptoms in the second half of the menstrual cycle, significantly impairing women's quality of life. It is reported that 40% of women in their reproductive years experience PMS, with symptoms such as bloating, anxiety, tension, episodes of crying, depression, and fatigue. Objective: This study investigates the correlation between personality traits and both PMS symptoms and sexual satisfaction among women aged 18-35. It also examines the influence of sociodemographic factors including age, marital status, economic condition, and education level on these relationships. Methods: Utilizing a convenience sampling approach, this research focuses on a sample of 150 women residing in Istanbul. The sampling strategy is designed to facilitate the most accessible selection of participants based on time and availability. Results: The findings suggest that personality traits are significant predictors of both Premenstrual Syndrome severity and levels of sexual satisfaction. Specifically, Neuroticism was identified as the most significant predictor, showing a strong positive association with the severity of PMS symptoms. Additionally, Neuroticism was positively associated with premenstrual symptoms like depressive affect, anxiety, fatigue, and irritability. On the other hand, Extraversion and Lying showed negative associations with both PMS severity and sexual satisfaction, with Extraversion emerging as the most significant predictor of lower sexual satisfaction. These results illuminate the intricate relationships between individual psychological characteristics, menstrual health, and sexual well-being. Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of considering personality traits and sociodemographic factors in understanding the experiences of PMS and sexual satisfaction among women. By highlighting the role of individual differences, this research contributes to a broader understanding of women's health and well-being during the reproductive years
Nanotechnological Applications in Current Innovative Approaches in Dairy Technology- A review
Get PDFNanotechnology offers significant potential in the dairy industry, influencing a range of products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, fermented milk, and buttermilk. The use of both bottom-up and top-down processing approaches yields extensive insights into the intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics of dairy products. A variety of nano-techniques including nanoemulsion, nanoencapsulation, nanoliposomes, nanotubes, nanofibers, and nanocapsules are employed within the dairy industry. These methods, in conjunction with nanosensors, nanolaminates, and nanocoatings, act as efficient packaging solutions, providing critical information on product safety, stability, and quality. Nanotechnology is also highly effective in detecting foodborne pathogens and excels in pathogen control. It plays an essential role in food fortification by encapsulating nutrients, ingredients, and compounds, thus enhancing the texture, taste, aroma, quality, and nutritional value of food. Notably, nanoparticles such as zinc oxide, silver, and titanium demonstrate potent mechanisms for disrupting bacterial cell walls, aiding in compound absorption, and improving physiological functions. This review presents the applications of nanotechnology in the dairy industry, along with pertinent studies and their outcomes regarding the utilization of these technologies in dairy products
Comment on: 'The triglyceride-glucose index as a new predictor of coronary artery complexity in elderly patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome'
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Physicochemical Characterization of Biomineralized Structures of Sea Pen Pteroeides spinosum (Ellis & Solander, 1786) (Octocorallia: Pennatulidae)
No full textIn this study, biomineralized polyp leaf spicules and the endoskeletal axis of the coral Pteroeides spinosum were physicochemically characterized by FTIR, SEM, EDX, TGA, XRD, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES analyses. The mineralized inner axis and polyp leaf spicules of P. spinosum were also pulverized and incorporated into the polyacrylamide (PAAm) hydrogel structure. In vitro bioactivity of coral polyp leaf spicules was evaluated by using simulated body fluid. Characterization analyses identified the major crystalline phase of coral polyp leaves spicules and the inner axis as calcite. The coral's inner axis exhibits a notched and perforated surface morphology. Calcite sclerites obtained from polyp leaves exhibit a crystalline structure and smooth surface morphology. TGA results revealed the organic matter in the coral individual is higher than that of the polyp leaf spicules. It resulted the coral's inner axis was compatible with the PAAm hydrogel. Coral polyp leaf spicules did not form apatite on their surface in simulated body fluid. The calcite content of the coral P. spinosum can be evaluated as an inert additive to improve mechanical properties and thermal stability in hydrogels.Scientific Research Office of Trakya University, Turkey [TUBAP 2020/142]This study was financially supported by the Scientific Research Office of Trakya University (Project No: TUBAP 2020/142), Turkey
Optoelektronik Tabanlı Gerilim Kontrollü Memristör Emülatörü
Get PDF1971 yılında Memristör'un dördüncü temel devre elemanı olduğu Dr. Chua tarafından ileri sürülmüştür. 1976 yılında Memristif sistemlerin varlığının farkına varılmıştır. Memristör doğrusal olmayan hafızalı pasif bir devre elemanıdır. 2008 yılında bir TiO2 ince filmin belli bir çalışma aralığında memristör gibi davrandığı gösterilmiştir. Bundan sonra memristör oldukça popüler bir araştırma alanı olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Memristörlerin piyasaya çıkmalarıyla birlikte hafızaya sahip olmaları nedeniyle kontrol, sinyal işleme, programlanabilir mantık, filtreleme ve haberleşme elektronik sistemleri, hafıza çipleri vb. alanlarda yenilikler getirmesi beklenilmektedir. İnce film memristif sistemler sadece az sayıda şirket ve üniversiteler tarafından elde edilebilmektedir. Bu nedenle çoğu araştırmacı çalışmalarında hala simülasyonlar ve/veya memristör emülatörleri kullanmaktadır. Literatürde bildiğimiz kadarıyla optik prensiplerle veya optik devre elemanlarıyla çalışan az sayıda memristör emülatörü bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada literatürde ilk kez çift memristansa sahip gerilim kontrollü bir optoelektronik tabanlı memristör emülatörü tasarlanmıştır. Çalışmada önce emülatörün denklemleri türetilmiş, ardından Simulink benzetim programı kullanılarak yapılan benzetimler ve yapılan deneyler ile emülatörün memristör davranışını taklit edebildiği doğrulanmıştır. Memristör emülatörünün iyi bir performansa sahip olduğu gösterilmiştir
Critical discourse analysis in international relations: Putin's quest for legitimacy and international law
Get PDFBu tez Uluslararası İlişkiler'de (Uİ) devletlerin neden meşruiyet ihtiyacı duyduğu sorusuna cevap aramakta ve bu cevap ile Uluslararası Hukuk (UH) arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektedir. Uİ arenasında devletler için meşruiyetin önemini anlamada yardımcı bir bakış açısı sunan İngiliz Okulu teorisi ve meşruiyetin söylemler aracılığıyla üretiminden bahseden Sosyal İnşacılık teorisi temel alınarak çizilen çerçevede, meşruiyetin uluslararası toplumdaki önemi vurgulanmıştır. Bu bağlamda Birleşmiş Milletler'in (BM) konumu ve uygulamaları incelenmiş beraberinde kuvvet kullanımının yasaklaması ve istisnaları üzerine alınan karaların meşruiyet kıstaslarını belirlemedeki rolü açıklanmıştır. Devletlerin meşruiyeti söylemler aracılığıyla nasıl inşa ettiği sorusuna cevap vermek amacıyla Eleştirel Söylem Analizi(ESA) yöntemi kullanılmıştır. ESA, meşruiyetin söylem aracılığıyla nasıl kabul edildiğini ve bu süreçte dilin ideolojik bir araç olarak nasıl kullanıldığını ortaya koyarak, devletlerin uluslararası sistemdeki meşruiyet ile bağdaştırdığı davranışları anlamada derinlemesine bir perspektif sunmaktadır. Dolayısıyla çalışmanın temel argümanlarının desteklenmesi amacıyla doküman analizi yöntemiyle Rusya Devlet Başkanı Vladimir Putin'in, Ukrayna'ya yönelik başlatmış olduğu askeri operasyonu resmi olarak ilan ettiği 24.02.2022 tarihli ulusa sesleniş konuşmasının metninde meşruiyet üretimi sürecinde tercih ettiği söylemler Eleştirel Söylem Analizi yöntemiyle analiz edilerek kritik bir çerçeve sunmaktadır.This thesis seeks to answer the question of why states need legitimacy in International Relations (IR) and examines the relationship between this answer and International Law (IL). The importance of legitimacy in international society is emphasised in the framework based on the English School theory, which offers a helpful perspective in understanding the importance of legitimacy for states in the IR arena, and the Constructivist theory, which develops interpretations in the production of legitimacy through discourses. In this context, the position and practices of the United Nations (UN) are analysed and the role of the resolutions on the prohibition and exceptions to the use of force in determining the criteria of legitimacy is explained. In order to answer the question of how states construct legitimacy through discourses, the Crtical Discourse Analysis (CDA) method is used. By revealing how legitimacy is constructed through discourse and how language is used as an ideological tool in this process, ESA provides an in-depth prespective in understanding the behaviours that states associate with legitimacy in the international system. Therefore, in order to support the main arguments of the study, the discourses preferred by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the process of legitimacy produciton in the text of his address to the nation dated 24.02.2022, in which he officially announced the military operation he had launched against Ukraine, are analysed with the CDA method and a critical framework is presented
Performance Benchmarking of Classical Statistic, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Time Series Models in Forecasting Measles Cases
No full textIn the globalizing world, the reduction in travel time has facilitated the spread of infectious diseases, particularly those transmitted through contact and respiratory secretions. Measles, a highly contagious disease easily transmitted via respiratory droplets, continues to be a significant public health threat. Despite being largely preventable through vaccination, the measles virus remains endemic in regions with low vaccination rates, impacting public health in countries receiving migrants from these areas. Accurate computer-aided forecasting of measles outbreaks can assist policymakers in making informed decisions to prevent the spread of the disease. This study compares the performance of different time series models, including classical statistical methods, machine learning, and deep learning techniques, in forecasting the number of measles cases. For performance evaluation, a comparative analysis was conducted on datasets from Benin, Cameroon, and Nigeria. The forecasting performance of the models—ARIMA, HW, LSTM, Greykite, Prophet, and XGBoost—was assessed using RMSE, MAPE, MAE, and MSLE evaluation metrics. The models were trained on the first 147 months of data from each dataset, with their forecasting performance evaluated over the subsequent 12 months. The study results reveal that the XGBoost model achieved the lowest MSLE in predicting measles cases for Benin (0.08) and Nigeria (0.69), while the LSTM model performed best for Cameroon with an MSLE of 0.67. Using the developed computer-aided system, the next six months of measles cases were forecasted for these countries. To our best knowledge, this study is one of the first to benchmark different time series models, using diverse datasets in forecasting measles cases. The findings suggest that artificial intelligence-based prediction systems can play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases like measles and in developing effective health policies
Green economics and strategies for business sustainability
No full textGreen economics focuses on creating an economic framework that promotes environmental sustainability while supporting economic growth and social equity. For businesses, adopting green economics involves implementing strategies that reduce environmental impact and enhance long-term viability. Companies can also invest in renewable energy sources, optimize supply chains to minimize carbon footprints, and integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into their business models. By prioritizing sustainability, businesses not only comply with increasingly stringent regulations but also attract eco-conscious consumers and investors, fostering a competitive edge in a market that values environmental responsibility and innovation. Green Economics and Strategies for Business Sustainability discusses the principles and practices necessary for businesses to thrive in an eco-conscious economy. It explores how integrating environmental considerations and economic decision-making can drive sustainable growth and profitability. Covering topics such as automation, green finance, and product adoption, this book is an excellent resource for business leaders and executives, sustainability consultants, environmental policymakers, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate social responsibility managers, students, educators, and more. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved