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Diagnostic Accuracy of the Screening Questionnaires for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Pregnancy: A Meta-Analysis and Updated Systematic Review
No full textThis systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the diagnostic performance of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) screening tools in pregnant populations and the efficacy of common sleep questionnaires. A comprehensive search was conducted from the beginning to March 2024 using MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Google Scholar, adhering to PRISMA guidelines. Studies were included if they adopted OSA screening questionnaires in pregnant women and compared results with overnight polysomnography. Keywords included terms related to pregnancy and OSA (e.g., Berlin questionnaire, ESS, PSQI, PSG, Watch-PAT). Sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic odds ratios (DOR), and likelihood ratios (LR) were calculated for each study. Tests for equality of sensitivity and specificity were conducted to evaluate variability. Eight studies involving 10,043 pregnant women were included. Reported OSA prevalence ranging from 12% to 72.3%. The Berlin questionnaire demonstrated significant heterogeneity in both sensitivity (chi 2 = 23.54, df = 6, p = 0.0006) and specificity (chi 2 = 33.74, df = 6, p = 7.56e-06), with a strong positive correlation between sensitivity and false positive rate (max. correlation coefficient = 0.994; 95% CI 0.092-0.994). The ESS showed similar variability (sensitivity: chi 2 = 10.55, df = 4, p = 0.0321; specificity: chi 2 = 74.18, df = 4, p = 2.97e-15), also revealing a positive correlation between sensitivity and false positives. Traditional screening tools such as the Berlin questionnaire and ESS exhibit poor diagnostic accuracy for OSA during pregnancy. These findings highlight the need for pregnancy-specific screening instruments and further research into OSA risk factors unique to this population
Determination of antioxidant properties of Thymus serpyllum L. (Wild Thyme) growing wild in Kosovo
No full textBu çalışmada halk arasında yabani kekik ya da anne kekiği olarak da bilinen Thymus serpyllum (Yabani kekik) bitkisinin antioksidan özelliklerinin araştırılması ve iki farklı ekstraksiyon yöntemleriyle elde edilen ekstraktların antioksidan aktivitelerinin analizi amaçlanmıştır. Yabani kekik bitkisi öğütülüp, metanol ve etil asetat çözücüleri kullanılarak ultrasonik su banyosu ve çalkalamalı su banyosunda kullanılarak ekstraksiyonları gerçekleştirilmiştir. Her ekstraktta toplam fenolik madde tayini, toplam flavonoid tayini gerçekleştirilmiş, metal şelatlama gücü, DPPH ve ABTS radikalleri giderme aktiviteleri tayin edilmiştir. Ayrıca LC-MS/MS cihazı ile ekstraktların fenolik içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Metanol ve etil asetat çözücüleriyle gerçekleştirilen ultrasonik destekli ekstraksiyondan ve çalkalamalı su banyosu ekstraksiyonundan elde edilen ekstraktlarda, metanol ekstraktlarının fenolik madde içeriği, etil asetat ekstraktlarına göre daha yüksek bulundu. Toplam flavonoid tayininde; ultrasonik destekli ekstraksiyon ile karşılaştırıldığında, çalkalamalı su banyosundan elde edilen metanol ve etil asetat ekstraktlarında daha yüksek oranda flavonoid tespit edildi. Serbest radikal giderme aktivitesinden elde edilen verilere göre; DPPH radikali ve ABTS radikali giderme yöntemlerinin her ikisinde de metanol ekstraktları, etil asetat ekstraktlarına göre daha yüksek düzeyde aktivite göstermiştir. Bitki ekstraktları demir (II) iyonlarını şelatlamada başarılı olmamıştır. LC/MS-MS yöntemi ile yapılan fenolik bileşik tayininde, analizlenen 24 tür standart maddeden ekstraksiyon yöntemi ve çözücü cinsine bağlı olarak gallik asit, protokateşik asit, siringik asit ve salisilik asit başta olmak üzere 22-24 çeşit fenolik bileşen tayin edilmiştir.In this study, t
The analysis of Franz Schubert's in A Major D. 959 Piano Sonata
No full textFranz Schubert (1797-1828) özellikle liedleriyle tanınmış bir bestecidir. Operalar, senfoniler ve oda müziği eserlerinin yanı sıra impromptular, danslar ve piyano sonatları da bestelediği eserler arasında yer almaktadır. Tekniğin yanı sıra müzikal ifadenin ön plana çıktığı piyano sonatları, piyano eserleri arasında önemli bir yere sahiptir. Piyano sonatlarında geleneksel sonat formunu tonal ve armoni açısından zenginleştirerek kullanmıştır. Lied bestecisi olmasının etkisiyle liedlerindeki lirizmi sonatlarına da yansıtmıştır. Bu lirizm özellikle son sonatlarında hissedilmektedir. Schubert'in son piyano sonatları içerisinde yer alan La Majör D. 959 Piyano Sonatı, bu özellikleri bünyesinde barındıran en önemli örneklerden biridir. Bu araştırmada Franz Schubert'in yaşamı, müzik stili, eserleri ve piyano sonatları hakkında bilgi verildikten sonra son üç piyano sonatı arasında yer alan La Majör D. 959 Piyano Sonatı müzikal, form ve teknik açıdan incelenmiştir. Bu çalışmada bu sonatı icra etmek isteyen müzisyenler için eserin daha iyi anlaşılması ve daha iyi icra edilmesi amaçlanmıştır.Franz Schub
Co-stabilised vitamin D3 Pickering emulsions with zein-pullulan particles and small molecular weight emulsifiers: Emulsion stability, rheological behavior, and in vitro release properties
No full textIn this study, a multifunctional Pickering emulsion system was developed to encapsulate vitamin D3 by synergistically combining zein-pullulan particles with small molecular weight emulsifiers (saponin and/or Tween 20). The incorporation of pullulan into zein-based stabilizing particles significantly enhanced steric stabilization and interfacial film integrity, while the addition of emulsifiers improved particle adsorption dynamics and reduced interfacial tension. The resulting emulsions exhibited pronounced solid-like rheological behavior and remained physically stable over 28 days under stress conditions, including thermal treatment, ionic strength variations, and pH fluctuations. Structural analysis revealed intensified intermolecular interactions and three-dimensional network formation between proteins and polysaccharides, contributing to higher encapsulation efficiency and controlled release of vitamin D3. In vitro digestion studies demonstrated that pullulan impeded lipid digestion and reduced bioaccessibility, whereas emulsifier addition counteracted this effect, enhancing vitamin D3 release and micellar incorporation. Kinetic modeling indicated a pseudo-Fickian diffusion-dominated release mechanism. Overall, the study highlights the potential of engineering biopolymer-emulsifier hybrid systems for designing functional Pickering emulsions with enhanced encapsulation performance, structural stability, and tunable release properties for lipophilic bioactives in food and nutraceutical applications.Trakya University Scientific Research Projects Unit [2023-133]This work was supported by the Trakya University Scientific Research Projects Unit [Grant Number: 2023-133]
New Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Species Discovery for Türkiye: Emeryopone loebli (Baroni Urbani, 1975)
No full textEmeryopone loebli (Baroni Urbani, 1975) is recorded in T & uuml;rkiye for the first time in two different localities. These records are the fourth and northernmost documentation of the species. One of these two records was recorded by citizen scientists, thus showing the importance of citizen science.Trakya University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit [2022-122]This study is supported by Trakya University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit with Project Number: 2022-122. We would also like to thank Tar & imath;k Bar & imath;& scedil; Soeylemez and Kerem OEzalp for sharing the Emeryopone material from Gaziantep. This study does not require ethics committee approval and/or legal/special permission
USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS
No full textThis review study investigates the functional applications of titanium dioxide (TiO?) in textile products. TiO? is a widely used metal oxide compound in the textile industry due to its high thermal stability, photocatalytic activity, and low toxicity. The study particularly focuses on various application areas of TiO?. One of these is flame-retardant finishing processes, where the incorporation of TiO? can reduce the flame propagation rate in textile materials, thereby improving fire resistance. Another significant application is in functional textiles that emit far-infrared (FIR) radiation. Through the addition of ceramic-based materials like TiO?, textile surfaces can emit FIR waves, which are known to offer health benefits such as improved blood circulation. Additionally, TiO? nanoparticles act as strong ultraviolet (UV) filters, protecting fabrics against harmful UV radiation and providing a high level of UV protection. Moreover, the applications of TiO? in nanofiber production, photocatalytic treatment of textile wastewater, bleaching of textile fibers, and the development of self-cleaning surfaces are also examined. The photocatalytic properties of TiO? enable the decomposition of organic contaminants and dyes under light exposure, imparting self-cleaning capabilities to fabrics and contributing to the removal of dye pollutants from textile wastewater. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these applications by compiling and synthesizing findings from previously published research through an extensive literature review
Word construction in Garib-nâme: Compounding
No full textDeğişen ve gelişen dünya, beraberinde yeni sözcüklerin ortaya çıkmasını gerekli hâle getirir. Dil; kendi içinde bu sözcükleri basit, türemiş veya birleşik yapıda üretir. Türk dilinde de birleştirme yoluyla yapılan sözcüklerin sayısı azımsanamaz. Yapılan çalışmalar gösteriyor ki Türk dili günümüzde olduğu gibi tarihî dönemlerde de birleştirme yoluyla birleşik sözcük yapımına başvurmuştur. Bu tezin konusu da Eski Oğuz Türkçesi dönemi eserlerinden birisi olan Garib-nâme'de birleştirme yoluyla kurulan birleşik yapıların tespiti ve tasnifidir. Şimdiye kadar yapılan çalışmaların daha çok yapım ekleriyle yapılan türemiş sözcüklere yönelik olduğu veya birleştirme yoluyla yapılan sözcüklerin sadece ya isim ya da fiil cinsinden tespit edilip verildiği görülür. Özellikle tarihî dönem metinlerinde bu yöndeki çalışmaların eksik veya yetersiz olduğu görülmektedir. Bu sebepledir ki, biz de Garib-nâme'de birleştirme yoluyla söz yapımı konusunu ele alıp incelemeyi uygun gördük. Bu tezin amacı hem birleştirme yönteminin de yapım ekleriyle türetme yöntemi kadar sıkça başvurulan bir yöntem olduğunu göstermek hem de Garib-nâme'de birleştirme yöntemiyle yapılan birleşik yapıları gün yüzüne çıkarmaktır. Bu çalışma da Türk dilinin söz varlığının zenginliklerini Garib-nâme ile ortaya koymaktadır. Tezde Kemal Yavuz'un Garib-nâme I/I, Garib-nâme I/II, Garib-nâme II/I ve Garib-nâme II/II adlı eseri, doküman analizi için kaynak eser veya veri tabanı olarak kullanılmıştır. Böylece Garib-nâme'deki birleşik sözcükler taranarak tespit edilmiş ve dil bilgisel kategoriler oluşturularak tasnif edilmiştir. Tespit edilen her sözcük Garib-nâme'de ilk geçtiği beyitle örneklendirilmiştir.The changing and developing world necessitates the eme
THE EFFICACY OF LASER THERAPY IN LABIAL FRENULECTOMY COMPARED WITH CONVETIONAL SURGERY IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
No full textBackground: Labial frenulectomy is one of the frequently utilized procedures to treat complications from a tight or projecting labial frenulum that can hinder speech, oral hygiene, or orthodontic care. The surgery has traditionally used a scalpel. But laser therapy has emerged in popularity because of its minimally invasive character and enhanced patient comfort. This review discusses the comparison between laser therapy and the traditional method of surgery with regard to clinical outcome and patient satisfaction. Methods: A thorough search was conducted using three major databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify studies that compared laser-assisted and traditional surgical approaches for labial frenulectomy. The review focused on differences in pain levels, bleeding, healing duration, procedure time, and post-surgical complications. Results: Out of a total of 226 studies found in an initial search, 7 were included on the basis of predetermined criteria. The majority of studies included in the reviews stated that laser therapy led to less bleeding, rapid healing, less postoperative discomfort and shorter surgery times. Variability in study design, laser type and the means of evaluating outcomes rendered comparisons difficult. Conclusion: Laser therapy would seem to have a number of advantages over conventional methods of surgery in terms of patient comfort and recovery time. Despite this, current evidence is weak. Stronger, well-conducted studies are required to fully evaluate long-term efficacy and to formalize standardized best practice. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved
Effect of various final irrigation solutions at different temperatures on dentin tubule penetration of bioceramic-based root canal sealer
No full textBackground To evaluate the effect of 4 final irrigation solutions at different temperatures on dentin tubule penetration of bioceramic-based sealer using the warm vertical compaction method with a laser scanning confocal microscope (CLSM). Methods In total, 180 human maxillary incisors were prepared. Different final irrigation solutions [distilled water, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), peracetic acid, or 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-bisphosphonate (HEBP)] at various temperatures (25, 36, or 60 & ring;C) were used. Obturation was performed via warm vertical compaction using a bioceramic-based sealer. Three horizontal sections were obtained from each specimen and observed using CLSM. The maximum penetration depth, penetration area, and penetration percentage were measured. Comprasions were performed using three-way robust ANOVA, and Bonferroni correction (P 0.05). Different temperatures significantly affected the penetration area in the apical section at EDTA (60 degrees C > 25 degrees C, P 60 degrees C, P 25 degrees C, P Middle > Apical, P < 0,05). Conclusions According to the results of this study, heating of the final irrigation solution may affect sealer penetration.Trakya University Scientific Research Projects UnitNot applicable
Roma Children's Access to Education: Barriers and Supports
No full textThis study aims to identify the barriers encountered in the access of Roma children to education and to offer solutions according to the school administrators' and teachers' views. It is conducted with a phenomenological research design. The study group is composed of 24 participants, including 7 school administrators and 17 teachers. Data collected employing semi-structured interviews are analyzed with inductive content analysis. According to the findings, within the framework of Bourdieu's cultural capital theory, the barriers to Roma children's access to education are revealed as the structure of the education system, cultural characteristics, and perspective on education. Participants have stated that low expectations from Roma children within the current education system and the formation of Roma Schools are significant barriers to accessing education. These barriers to Roma children's access to education are seen as a product of deficiencies caused by the family and the student himself. Additionally, neighborhood culture and social learning also prevent Roma children from accessing education. To overcome these barriers, participants suggest that schools should be turned into centers of attraction, flexible education programs should be implemented, and Roma children should be educated in mixed schools. The findings suggest that these barriers are regarded as a product of deficiencies caused by Roma children.All the process from research design to submission was fulfilled by the researchers