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Testing the Validity of Okun’s Law in Islamic Cooperation Organization Countries: Panel Data Analysis
No full textOkun's law was first studied in the United States sample and appeared in the literature with the study published by Okun in 1962 as an economic law stating that the relationship between unemployment and production loss variables is negative. Okun’s law, supported by subsequent studies, is an important research topic in macroeconomic literature in terms of examining the relationship between unemployment and economic growth variables. Testing the validity of Okun's law is taken into consideration in evaluating the role of employment in the growth of national economies. This study analyses the validity of the Okun law on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation countries between 1991 and 2023. As a result of the study examining the relationship between economic growth and unemployment variables with panel data analysis, a general assessment was made that Okun's law is valid. This study contributes to the literature as a result of the study choosing the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation as a sample and not finding any study in this framework. © 2025, Statistical Economic and Social Research and. All rights reserved
Management of Mastitis in the Hospital Setting: An International Audit Study
No full textBackground: Breastfeeding is strongly promoted by health authorities, but there is little research on whether health professionals provide best-practice care for women experiencing mastitis/breast abscess. Research Aim: To explore management of mastitis/breast abscess in hospital emergency departments (EDs). Methods: Medical records of patients presented to hospital EDs in Australia, Brazil, Croatia, Germany and Türkiye with lactational mastitis/abscess between 2017 and 2023 were reviewed. Demographic and clinical information (including symptoms, management, and investigations) was extracted and analyzed. Results: A total of 580 women with mastitis/breast abscess (646 Emergency Department presentations, mostly in the first 8 weeks postpartum) were identified during the study period. The majority of the women had symptoms of mastitis/breast abscess (breast pain, lump, and inflammation) for > 48 hours before presenting in the Emergency Department. In Australia, culture and sensitivity testing of milk was available for 44% (146/331) of presentations. S. aureus was the most common bacteria isolated (33%, n = 48), of which 6% (n = 3) were methicillin-resistant. The use of diagnostic ultrasound varied between sites, from 5% (3/65) in Croatia to 82% (40/49) in Germany. Breast abscesses were mostly managed by ultrasound-guided aspiration in Australia, whereas incision and drainage was standard care in Germany. Amoxicillin/clavulanate was most commonly prescribed in Croatia (57%, 31/54) and Türkiye (69%, 28/42), whereas flucloxacillin, cephalexin, or cefuroxime was primarily used in Australia (86%, 272/322), Brazil (62%, 66/106), or Germany (80%, 33/41), respectively. Conclusions: The management of mastitis/breast abscess varied considerably between countries. International evidence-based guidelines for the management of lactational mastitis are urgently needed. © The Author(s) 2025. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access pages (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage)
Examination of the Relationship Between the Groffman Visual Tracing Test and Smooth Pursuit Test: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
No full textPurpose: Smooth Pursuit and Groffman Visual Tracing (GVT) tests are tracking tests used to evaluate oculomotor processes. This study aims to investigate the relationship between GVT and the Smooth Pursuit test, which assesses various aspects of oculomotor function. Methods: The study was conducted with 41 participants aged between 18–30 years with normal hearing thresholds. The Smooth Pursuit test and the two-card GVT test were administered to participants. Results: A statistically significant moderate correlation (r = 0.497; p = 0.001) was observed between the horizontal and vertical Smooth Pursuit test asymmetry of the individuals participating in the study and the mean execution time of the GVT test card A and the left horizontal (LH), and a statistically significant moderate correlation (r = 0.443; p = 0.004) was observed between the mean execution time of the card B and the LH. Conclusion: The study suggests that the GVT is not a substitute for the Smooth Pursuit test in healthy adults; however, correlation may not have been obtained for the right eye due to limited sample size. Future research is recommended to examine the relationship between these two tests in a large sample size. © The Author(s) 2025
The effect of passive music listening in addition to conventional physiotherapy on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain
No full textOBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of passive music listening in addition to conventional physiotherapy on pain,
anxiety, and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain.
METHODS: The study included 40 people aged 30–50 years with chronic neck pain, who volunteered to participate in it. The participants were
randomized into a control group (n=20) and a music group (n=20). Participants in the control group received a classical physiotherapy programme,
5 days a week for 4 weeks. Participants in the music group listened to music through headphones throughout the treatment.
RESULTS: At the end of treatment, there was a statistical difference in the Beck Anxiety Inventory, visual analog scale, Neck Disability Index, and
SF-36 physical scores in intragroup comparisons in both groups (p<0.05), When comparing the differences between the groups before and after
treatment, it was found that the decrease in visual analog scale score of the participants in the music group was statistically significant compared
to the decrease in visual analog scale score of the participants in the control group (p<0.01).
CONCLUSION: Passive listening to music has been shown to have a positive effect on chronic neck pain when used in addition to conventional physiotherap
Parental influence on Preschoolers' acceptance of peers with special Needs: The mediating role of inclusion attitudes
No full textThis study examines the mediating role of attitudes towards inclusion in the relationship between parents' attitudes towards individuals with special needs and their children's social acceptance of peers with special needs. Specifically, it investigates whether attitudes towards inclusion mediate the relationship between parents' attitudes towards individuals with special needs and their children's social acceptance of peers with special needs. Data were collected from 250 parents and their preschool-aged children through validated scales measuring attitudes towards special needs, inclusion, and peer acceptance. Results from structural equation modeling (SEM) reveal a significant positive relationship between parents' attitudes towards individuals with special needs and their children's acceptance of peers with special needs. Furthermore, attitudes towards inclusion partially mediate this relationship. The findings highlight the critical influence of parental attitudes on children's social acceptance, consistent with social learning theory. Positive parental attitudes towards inclusive education facilitate greater acceptance and empathy in children, while also contributing to a supportive school environment. This underscores the necessity of parent-focused education programs to promote inclusion and social integration. The study provides theoretical and practical insights for enhancing inclusive education policies and raising societal awareness about disability and inclusion
Measurement of 3ΛH production in Pb-Pb collisions at √SNN5.02 TeV
No full textThe first measurement of H-3(Lambda) and 3/Lambda(H) over bar differential production with respect to transverse momentum and centrality in Pb-Pb collisions at root(NN)-N-S 5.02 TeV is presented. The H-3(Lambda) has been reconstructed via its two-charged-body decay channel, i.e., H-3(Lambda) -> He-3 pi(-). A Blast-Wave model fit of the..T-differential spectra of all nuclear species measured by the ALICE collaboration suggests that the H-3(Lambda) kinetic freeze-out surface is consistent with that of other nuclei. The ratio between the integrated yields of H-3(Lambda) and He-3(Lambda) is compared to predictions from the statistical hadronisation model and the coalescence model, with the latter being favoured by the presented measurements
Aile İçi İletişimin Ergenlerde Anhedoni (Haz Alamama) Ve Geleceğe Yönelik Düşüncelere Etkisi
No full textErgenlerde görülen anhedoni, bireyin yaşamdan keyif alma ve olumlu duygular geliştirme kapasitesini olumsuz etkileyen bir durum olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Olumsuz iletişim kalıpları, ergenin anhedoni yaşamasına, depresif ruh haline ve geleceğe yönelik karamsar düşünceler geliştirmesine yol açabilir. Bu çalışma, aile içi iletişimin ergenlerde haz alamama durumu (anhedoni) ve geleceğe yönelik düşünceler üzerindeki etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, ilişkisel tarama modelinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma grubunu, Ankara ili Etimesgut ve Sincan ilçelerinde bulunan farklı liselerde eğitim gören 16-18 yaş aralığındaki 507 ergen oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma grubunun belirlenmesinde kolayda örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Veriler, Aile İletişim Kalıpları Ölçeği (AİKÖ), Anhedoni Ölçeği ve Geleceğe Yönelik Düşünce Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 25 programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Verilerin normal dağılıma uygunluğu test edildikten sonra, tüm veriler için betimleyici istatistikler kullanılmıştır. Demografik değişkenler arasında anlamlı bir farklılaşma olup olmadığını incelemek için bağımsız gruplar için t testi; aile içi iletişim, ergenlerde haz alamama durumu (anhedoni) ve geleceğe yönelik düşüncelerin demografik değişkenler ile arasında anlamlı bir farklılaşma olup olmadığını incelemek için tek yönlü ANOVA yapılmıştır. Verilerin analiz sonuçlarına göre, diyalog yönelimi yüksek ailelerde yetişen ergenlerin anhedoni düzeylerinin düşük ve geleceğe yönelik olumlu düşüncelerinin yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Buna karşılık, uyum yönelimi yüksek ailelerde yetişen ergenlerin anhedoni seviyelerinin daha yüksek ve geleceğe yönelik düşüncelerinin daha olumsuz olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu bulgular, sağlıklı aile içi iletişim modellerinin ergen bireylerin duygusal ve bilişsel süreçlerini desteklemede önemli bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu çalışma, sağlıklı aile içi iletişim kalıplarının, ergenlerin psikolojik iyilik halleri ve geleceğe yönelik olumlu düşünceler geliştirmeleri açısından kritik bir faktör olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.. Bu bağlamda, ailelere yönelik bilinçlendirme ve rehberlik çalışmalarının, ergenlerin psikolojik sağlığını destekleme açısından önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir. Elde edilen bulgular, aile içi iletişimin yalnızca bireysel gelişimi değil, aynı zamanda toplumsal uyumu da etkileyebileceğini göstermektedir. Bu nedenle, aile iletişim modellerinin iyileştirilmesi, uzun vadede daha sağlıklı ve bilinçli bireylerin yetişmesine katkı sağlayacaktır.Aile içi dinamiklerin ergenlerin ruh sağlığına etkisini anlamak ve daha etkili aile terapileri veya aile danışmanlığı adına önemli bir adım olabilir
Hekime Güven Ve Hekim Bağlılığı Üzerine Bir Çalışma
No full textAmaç: Çalışmada bireylerin hekime güven düzeyleri ile hekime bağlılık düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem: Hekim bağlılığının ölçülebilmesi için Ünal vd., (2018) tarafından Türkçe geçerlilik güvenirliği yapılmış olan Hekim Bağlılığı Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. 13 maddeden oluşan Hekim Bağlılığı Ölçeğinin iç tutarlık katsayısı 0.94'tür. Hekime güvenin ölçülebilmesi için ise Şengül ve Bulut (2020) tarafından Türkçe geçerlilik ve güvenirliği yapılan Doktora Güven Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Doktora Güven Ölçeği 11 maddeden oluşmakta ve ölçeğin iç tutarlılık katsayısı 0,60'tan yüksektir. Çalışmanın evreni Konya ilinin merkez ilçelerinde (Selçuklu, Meram, Karatay) ikamet eden 18 yaş üstü bireylerden; örneklemi ise kolayda örnekleme yöntemi ile seçilen 650 kişiden oluşmaktadır. Çalışmanın analizinde SPSS 26.0 paket programı kullanılmış ve tanımlayıcı istatistiklerin yanında bağımsız gruplarda t-testi, tek yönlü varyans analizi, pearson korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Yapılan analizler sonucunda bireylerin cinsiyeti, yaşı, medeni durumu, öğrenim durumu, hastalandığı zaman tercih ettiği sağlık kurumu ve sağlık kurumuna başvuru sayısı ile hekime güven ve hekime bağlılık düzeyi arasında anlamlı farklılık olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p<0.05). Ayrıca bireylerin hekime güven düzeyleri ile hekime bağlılık düzeyleri arasında pozitif yönlü yüksek düzeye anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak bireylerin hekime duydukları güven arttıkça hekime olan bağlılıklarının da artacağı söylenebilmektedir. Böylece, hasta-hekim ilişkisindeki güvenin ve bağlılığın sağlanabilmesi için hem hekimlere hem sağlık kurumlarına büyük görev düşmektedir. Hasta-hekim arasındaki güveni ve bağlılığı oluşturan faktörlerin neler olduğunun belirlenerek bu ilişkinin nasıl artırılacağının araştırılması gelecekteki çalışmalar için önerilmektedir
Fossil Energy Sources Trade: Leading Countries and Turkey’s Situation
No full textThe mechanization that began with the Industrial Revolution changed the way work is done and created an environment where energy sources are intensively used. This demand for energy is met by fossil energy sources or renewable energy sources. Fossil kaynaklar, yüksek miktarda karbon içeren ve kömür, petrol ve doğalgaz olmak üzere üç gruba ayrılan kaynaklardır. These resources have a very long natural replenishment period and are also referred to as non-renewable (conventional) energy sources. In the second group, renewable energy sources are classified as geothermal, solar, wind, hydroelectric, hydrogen, biomass, wave, and tidal energy. The self-renewal process of these resources in nature occurs much faster compared to fossil energy sources. However, fossil energy sources are primarily used to meet energy needs. This situation lays the groundwork for the emergence of certain issues. For example, the presence of fossil resources in certain regions of the world creates the problem of inequality in access to energy resources. In this context, the lack of access to the energy resources needed by every country in the world leads to the trade of energy resources. Therefore, countries that are dependent on energy resources to meet their energy needs become energy importers, while countries that export energy resources become energy exporters. In this study, in order to analyze the trade status of fossil energy sources between 2011-2021, the export and import statuses of the top 50 countries were examined, and the countries that are exporters and importers of fossil energy sources were identified. On the other hand, Turkey's position among these countries has also been revealed
Bibliometric Analysis Of Global Research Trends İn Vestibular Neuritis (1980-2024)
No full textPurposeVestibular neuritis (VN) is a common cause of vertigo with significant impact on patients' quality of life. This study aimed to analyze global research trends in VN using bibliometric methods to identify key themes, influential authors, institutions, and countries contributing to the field.MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science Core Collection database for publications related to VN from 1980 to 2024. Bibliometric data including publication year, keywords, citations, authors, journals, institutions, and countries were extracted and analyzed using VOSviewer software.ResultsA total of 624 publications were identified, showing a steady increase in VN research output, particularly after 2003. South Korea and the USA were the most prolific countries, while Acta Oto-Laryngologica and Otology & Neurotology were the leading journals in terms of publication count. Michael Strupp emerged as the most productive author. Keyword analysis revealed prominent research themes including diagnosis, treatment (vestibular rehabilitation, pharmacological interventions), pathophysiology, and the impact of VN on vestibular function.ConclusionsThis bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of global VN research. The findings highlight the growing research interest in VN, with a focus on improving diagnostic accuracy, optimizing treatment strategies, and understanding the underlying mechanisms. This study can serve as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers interested in the field of VN