bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Özel Yetenekli ve Tanılanmamış 4. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Okuduğunu Anlama Stratejilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ATAŞ Mehmet Sena , BAŞ Özlem
Published: July 2022

Bu çalışmada, özel yetenekli ve tanılanmamış 4. sınıf öğrencilerinin hikâye edici ve bilgilendirici metinleri okurken kullandıkları okuduğunu anlama stratejileri nitel araştırma desenlerinden bütüncül çoklu durum çalışmasıyla incelenmiştir. Amaçlı örnekleme yoluyla tanılanmamış 3 zayıf okuyucu, tanılanmamış 3 iyi okuyucu ve tanılanmış 3 özel yetenekli okuyucu olmak üzere yetenekli okuyucu olmak üzere bir çalışma grubu oluşturulmuştur. Veriler sesli düşünme stratejisi ve görüşme yoluyla toplanmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilmiştir. Veriler betimsel analiz ile analiz edilmiştir. Sonuçlara göre her gruptaki öğrenciler anlama sürecinde çeşitli stratejiler kullanmışlardır. Stratejilerin kullanımındaki çeşitlilik, sesli düşün etkinlikleri yolu ile veri toplanmasında öğrencilerin aktif olmasıyla ilişkilendirilebilir. Özel yetenekli okuyucuların daha az sayıda derin anlamaya yönelik strateji ile karmaşık yapıları çözebilirken, iyi okuyucuların okuduğu metinleri anlamlandırmak için zayıf okuyuculara göre daha fazla zihinsel süreç izledikleri, zayıf okuyucuların yüzeysel anlamlandırmada yeterlilik gösterirken, derinlemesine anlamlandırma konusunda istenen düzeyde başarı gösteremedikleri, karmaşık düşünme ve analiz etme eğilimi sergilemede iyi okuyucuların gerisinde kaldıkları tespit edilmiştir. Metin türleri açısından stratejilerin kullanımı karşılaştırıldığında, özel yetenekli öğrencilerin üst düzey düşünmeyi diğer gruplara göre daha fazla kullandıkları belirlenmiştir. Üç grupta yer alan okuyucular okuyucu özelliklerine göre strateji kullanmayı tercih etmektedir, bu nedenle strateji kullanma nedenlerinin okuyucuların bireysel farklıklarıyla ilişkili olabileceği söylenebilir.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Uzaktan Eğitim Algıları Ölçeğinin Geliştirilmesi: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: ELYILDIRIM Eda , BAŞAR Tarık
Published: July 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı, okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin uzaktan eğitim algılarını belirlemeye yönelik geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçeğin geliştirilmesidir. Alanyazın taraması ve öğretmenlerle yapılan görüşmeler sonucunda 90 maddeden oluşan taslak ölçeğin madde havuzu oluşturulmuştur. Uzman görüşleri doğrultusunda, 5’li likert tipinde olan ve 59 maddeden oluşan taslak ölçeğin kapsam geçerliği sağlanmıştır. Çalışmada ölçüt örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda, çalışmaya Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA) kapsamında, Türkiye’nin yedi farklı coğrafi bölgesindeki farklı illerde ve farklı kurum türlerinde çalışan 300; Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi (DFA) kapsamında ise 417 okul öncesi öğretmeni katılmıştır. Faktör analizi öncesinde hesaplanan KMO değeri .96; Barlett’in küresellik testi ise (χ2=15767.80, p
Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Olarak Beslenme: Reklamlara Tepkinin EEG ile Belirlenmesi
Authors: GÜL Gültaze , TÜFEKCİ Nezihe , TÜFEKÇİ Ömer Kürşad
Published: July 2022

Obezite günümüzün önemli sorunlarından biridir. Obezitenin de en önemli nedeni beslenme alışkanlıklarıdır. Sağlıklı bir yaşam biçimi oluşturabilmek için beslenme alışkanlıklarının düzenlenmesi gerekmektedir. Ancak birçok çevresel değişken beslenme alışkanlıklarının düzenlenmesini engellemektedir. Bu değişkenlerden birisi de reklamlardır. Reklamlar bireyin ilgisini çekmeye yönelik ve tüketim amaçlı kurgulanmaktadır. Bu yönüyle reklamlar bireylerin beslenme alışkanlıklarına da yön vermektedir. Bu kapsamda bu araştırmada tüketicilerin beslenme reklamlarına yönelik beyin tepkilerinin EEG ile ölçülmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada hem sağlıklı olduğu düşünülen reklamlar hem de sağlıklı olmadığı düşünülen reklamlar gönüllü katılımcılara izletilmiştir. Elde edilen EEG verileri WinEEG ve SPSS paket programlarında analiz edilmiştir. WinEEG ile yapılan analizde parametre haritaları incelenmiş, elde edilen sayısal veriler ise SPSS ile frekansları değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda araştırmaya katılan bireylerin eylemleri ile söylemleri arasında farklılıklar olduğu görülmüştür. Gönüllü katılımcılar bazı reklamlarda yer alan beslenme öğelerine yönelik her ne kadar sağlıklı olmadığını ifade etseler de, beyin aktiviteleri o ürünler karşısında olumlu tepkiler vermiştir. Gönüllü katılımcıların beyin aktiviteleri en çok kola, cips ve marşmelov reklamlarına yönelik olumlu tepki verirken; en az bulgur, kuruyemiş ve doğal yoğurt reklamlarına yönelik olumlu tepkinin oluştuğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Girişimcilik Düzeylerinin ve Bu Düzeyleri Etkileyen Faktörlerin Belirlenmesi
Authors: GÖKTEKİN Zekiye , ASLAN Ramazan , YİLDİZ Eyyüp
Published: July 2022

Girişimcilik, istihdam yaratmanın merkezinde olması sebebiyle ekonomik büyüme sürecinin hayati bir unsurudur. Bu araştırmanın amacı, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesinde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin girişimcilik düzeylerinin ve bu düzeyleri etkileyen faktörlerin tespit edilmesidir. Araştırma, kesitsel tarama modelinde yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın evrenini Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Acil Yardım ve Afet Yönetimi (AYAY), Sağlık Yönetimi (SY) ve Hemşirelik (Hem) bölümlerinde öğrenim gören tüm öğrenciler oluşturmaktadır. Verilerin toplanmasında anket yöntemi kullanılmış, kolayda örnekleme yöntemi seçilmiştir. Araştırmaya 294 (%70,3)’ü kadın, 194 (%29,6)’ü erkek olmak üzere toplam 418 kişi katılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde non-parametrik testler kullanılmıştır. Kamu istihdamı düşük olan bölümlerdeki öğrencilerin girişimcilik düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu, cinsiyetler arasında fark olmadığı, il ve ilçe merkezinde yetişen bireylerin girişimcilik düzeylerinin kırsalda yetişenlere göre daha yüksek olduğu, çalışma deneyimi olan bireylerin girişimcilik düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu, okuduğu bölümü seven katılımcıların girişimcilik düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır. Bu bulgular doğrultusunda girişimcilik düzeyi düşük olan öğrencilerin bu düzeylerini arttırmaya yönelik eğitimsel ve teşvik edici faaliyetler yapılması önerilmektedir.
Ortaokul Düzeyinde Yabancı Dil Ağırlıklı Programların Öğrenci Görüşlerine Göre Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: DAĞISTAN YALÇINKAYA Gülen , ÇALIŞKAN Nihat
Published: July 2022

Türkiye’de yabancı dil öğretimi uzun yıllar devam etmesine rağmen, yabancı dil öğretiminde hedeflenen düzeye ulaşılamamaktadır. MEB ortaya çıkan sorunlara çözüm olarak, ortaokul düzeyinde belirlenen pilot okullarda yabancı dil ağırlıklı program uygulanmasına karar vermiştir. Bu araştırmada; ortaokul düzeyinde yabancı dil ağırlıklı programların, öğrenci görüşleri doğrultusunda değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla durum çalışması modeli kullanılmış ve Kırşehir ilinde, yabancı dil ağırlıklı programların uygulandığı ortaokullarda 6. sınıfta öğrenim gören 4 öğrencinin görüşlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırmada veriler, yapılandırılmış ve yarı yapılandırılmış maddeler içeren görüşme formu ile elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular incelendiğinde; yabancı dil ağırlıklı sınıflarda öğrenim gören katılımcı öğrenciler, konuların ve etkinliklerin, arkadaşları ile İngilizce olarak iletişim kurmalarını sağladığı ve onlar için eğlenceli bir eğitim ortamı oluşturduğu görüşündedir. Katılımcı öğrenciler, konuların öğrenilmesi ve etkinliklerin yapılabilmesi için önerilen sürenin yeterli olduğunu dile getirmektedir. Programların değerlendirme boyutuna ilişkin katılımcı öğrenciler, ünite bittikten sonra değerlendirildiklerini ifade etmektedir. Katılımcı öğrenciler, yabancı dil ağırlıklı sınıflarda yaşadıkları en büyük sorunun İngilizce kelimelerin telaffuzu olduğu konusunda hemfikirdir. Programda öğrenilmesi gereken kelimelerin oldukça yoğun olması nedeniyle öğrenciler kelime öğrenmede zorluklar yaşamaktadır. Ayrıca dinleme metinlerinde kelimelerin farklı telaffuz edilmesi ve hızlı konuşulması nedeniyle metinleri anlamakta zorluk yaşadıklarını dile getirmektedir.
Reflections on Multicultural Education for Non-Muslim Students at Muhammadiyah University, Kupang
Authors: Syahrul Syahrul , Hajenang Hajenang
Published: July 2022

The implementation of multicultural education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kupang (UMK) has been going on since 2017. However, there are still lecturers who do not embed the values of multiculturalism in the learning process because they are constrained by the lack of understanding on how to apply the values of multiculturalism. The purpose of this study is to reflect back on the concept of multicultural education at UMK which is considered to be hegemonic and there is an element of Islamization in non-Muslim students. This study used qualitative method. The selection of research subjects using purposive sampling technique, including non-Muslim students and lecturers. Data collection was carried out by observation, interviews, and field survey. The results showed that the first step in implementing multicultural education was carried out using four approaches, including the contribution approach, additives, transformation, and social action. These four approaches have worked optimally, but are more inclined towards cultural learning. Therefore, a reflection is carried out by fostering awareness of pluralism in students through the integration of teaching materials, construction of knowledge, learning methods, and reduction of prejudice, in order to gain insight into multiculturalism in non-Muslim students.
Islamic Parenting and Motivation from Parents and Its Influence on Children's Ability to Read the Quran
Authors: Elvina Elvina , Ritonga Mahyudin , Lahmi Ahmad
Published: July 2022

The motivation of learners to learn the Qur'an in this day and age is very low, learners at the time to learn the Qur'an choose television activities, play games and others, therefore motivation from parents is needed to minimize the activities of learners who are less useful. Previous studies show that external factors affect Islamic children's development and ability to read the Quran. Therefore, this study aimed to determine how parenting techniques and motivation influence children's ability to read the Quran. A quantitative approach with a sample population of 100 persons was used, while data was collected through questionnaires and examining the existing documents. The results showed that 1) Islamic parenting has a 78% contribution to the children's ability to read the Quran, 2) the motivation by parents affect the children's ability by 1.5%, 3) the combination of parent motivation and parenting techniques accounts for 79.5% of the effect, and 4) parenting style and motivation from parents simultaneously influence children's ability. Based on the description of existing data it can be concluded that parents have a fundamental role in providing motivation for learners to learn the Qur'an.
Exploring the New Identity of Islamic Boarding School Based on Critical Challenges, Changes and Instructional Management in Post Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Putera Agustian Ramadana , Wijayanti Wiwik , Niyonsaba Theophile
Published: July 2022

Many schools are striving to continue with normal learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has greatly altered human life. Therefore, this study aimed to reveal the state of instructional management at Manbaul Ulum Islamic boarding school in Indonesia by recapping the challenges and changes teachers encounter. Descriptive methods and a qualitative approach were used to collect data from teachers working at Islamic boarding schools. Furthermore, a substantial portion of data was collected through in-depth interviews with five voluntary teachers. Based on the results, the success of instructional management should be the main focus in all the academic or religious activities at Islamic boarding schools. In addition, social, technological, and pedagogical challenges were experienced in implementing this new learning system. The sleeping arrangements in dormitories were disrupted due to the health protocols instituted to avert the adverse effects of the pandemic. Overall, different schools witnessed diverse challenges of varying magnitude.
Development of A Soft Skills-Based Learning Model With A Behavioristic Approach
Authors: Imron Imron , Khambali Khadijah Mohd , Rifai Afga Sidiq , Nugroho Irham
Published: July 2022

Learning in the classroom is an important aspect of transmitting soft skills to students and a behavioristic approach has promising potential to be integrated with the process. The purpose of this research was to: (1) to determine the implementation of soft skills-based learning model development; and (2) to discover the development of a soft skills-based learning model to improve soft skills in students of the Faculty of Islamic Religion, University of Muhammadiyah Magelang. Therefore, this was a classroom action research and the design used was the model developed by Kemmis and Taggart. This consisted of four components, namely, planning, action, monitoring, and reflection. Furthermore, this research used the descriptive-quantitative analysis technique and three data collection methods namely observations, interviews, and questionnaires. These results indicated that: (1) the development of a soft skills-based learning model with a behavioristic approach is performed in several stages, namely: (a) the planning stage which includes soft skills attributes, lesson plans, and learning models determination including making assessment instruments; (b) implementation stages; (2) Development of soft skill-based learning model using a highly effective behavioristic approach to improve students' soft skills. This can be observed in the acquisition of soft skills scores, which were on average 10.6 at the start of the lecture and 20.41 at the conclusion.
Implementation of Islamic Education Concept in Ethnochemistry
Authors: Wahyudiati Dwi
Published: July 2022

The concept of Islamic education requires more than just a theoretical understanding. It concentrates only on Islamic studies because of the difficulties in using a chemical perspective to understand the concepts. Therefore, this study aims to implement an Islamic education concept in ethnochemistry using Sasak traditional wisdom. It uses qualitative methodologies such as observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and curriculum analysis to obtain data. The results show that ethnochemistry based on the local wisdom of the Sasak tribe has a strong relationship with the Islamic education concept, especially in the merarik (marriage) ceremony. A fundamental part of Islamic education is a belief in the need for mutual respect, cooperation, open debate, and consensus, reciprocal give and take, collaboration, and the necessity for stability. These ideas are also very relevant to the chemical bond theory, which includes concepts such as electron stability, electron configuration, positive and negative ion formation, as well as chemical bond formation. Therefore, ethnochemistry based on Sasak local wisdom can be considered relevant to the Islamic education concept. Acknowledging intellectually and ethically intelligent students is essential to achieving national education goals.
Social Sensitivity Improvement through Collaborative Learning Models in Islamic Religious Education
Authors: Luthfiyah Luthfiyah , Suciani Sri , Ruslan Ruslan
Published: July 2022

The social awareness of students is seemingly diminishing, as indicated by the lack of care and respect for others, alongside individualism and tendencies to act emotionally and swear. These attitudes have engendered insensitive, intolerant, and uncaring behaviors amongst students. Therefore, social sensitivity is a critical attitude that should be instilled in schools. This is because education facilitates the academic, psychological, and social growth of children and ensures they become smarter, wiser, and more humane. Using a collaborative learning approach in the Islamic Religious Education discipline, the research aimed to build students' social sensitivity by activating learning activities that motivate mutual help, respect, honesty, and collaboration. The participants in this Classroom Action Research (CAR) were 24 students from class X MIA2 Senior High School State 2 Bima City. The data collection was conducted via the test approach, comprising a pre-test and post-test, and complemented by observations, interviews, and documentation. Quantitative and quantitative techniques were used to analyze the results of the primary and secondary data sources, respectively. Subsequently, the research findings indicated that the students' social sensitivity increased by 20.84% from cycle I (70.83%) to cycle II (91.67%). In the pre-test, 8 students (33.33%) showed complete learning, increasing to 13 students (54.17%) in the first cycle (I) and 21 students (87.5%) in the second cycle (II). These findings can help Islamic Religious Education teachers understand the importance of new context-based learning methodologies and models. Allowing students to explore and discuss ideas in groups can also stimulate a love of learning and increase their social awareness. As a result, classroom experience and the importance of content in everyday life can serve as the basis for students' understanding and can be directly applied in their social life.
Home Visit: The Rejection of Forced Online Learning by Islamic Religious Education Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Suyadi Suyadi , Huda Miftachul
Published: July 2022

Online learning has caused psychosocial trauma and decreased students’ achievement during the Covid-19 pandemic, hence, Islamic Education (IE) teachers conducted home visits as an alternative learning activity. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the teachers' rejection of online learning and discusses a new model of home visits. This is a qualitative study with a phenomenology approach, and the participants were Islamic Education Teachers in the Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. The data were collected through observation, interview, as well as online documentation, and analyzed using description, interpretation, and meaning creativity. The results showed online learning during the pandemic was carried out regardless of the students' mental health. Furthermore, the home visit program encompasses Islamic religion learning and therapy, especially for those suffering from psychosocial trauma. This visit can be adapted to solve more complex students’ psychosocial conditions even after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Women Leadership and Economic Empowerment inKajiado County, Kenya
Authors: Cherotich Boinett Caroline , Njoroge Dr. Jane
Published: July 2022

Most organizations have been reporting their inability to achieve the set objectives. Several factors have been pointed out to be the major cause. Apart from other external factors such as adequate finance, political goodwill, and a conducive environment,there seem to be other factors related to intergroup cohesion that affect goal achievement. This study was done in Kajiado County, Kenya and it sought to establish Women's Leadership and Economic Empowerment in Kajiado County, Kenya. The study had four objectives, to establish the influence of policies by women in leadership on economic empowerment, to explore the influence of income-generating programs by women in leadership on economic empowerment, to determine the influence of community capacity buildingby women in leadership on economic empowerment and to examine the influence of financial support programs by women in leadership on economic empowerment in Kajiado County which is categorized as a marginalized County. The study adopted a simple random sampling method and purposive sampling technique to select the sample size. The sample size comprised residents and community members of productive age between 20 years to 59 years and 14 women political leaders of Kajiado County. The study concluded that policies, income-generating activities, capacity-building programs, and financial support programs by women leaders have a positive and significant influence on economic empowerment in Kajiado County. Women's presence in positions of leadership has seen the formulation of policies and programs that address the economic aspects of women. The study recommended that more women should be integrated into leadership positions so that they can contribute and influence decisions, policies, and programs aimed at enhancing the economic empowerment of the community members. This study is expected to be valuable to researchers and scholars. It will also be of significance to policymakers, the government, and international originations as the study will generate findings that can be relied upon to inform future developments on women's empowerment to leadership positions
Significance of soil health and soil life for sustainable food production
Authors: Athar Tabinda , Kanwal Nafisa
Published: July 2022

Healthy soils perform multiple roles in the world and provide dynamic systems and deliver various essential functions such as maintenance of ecosystem functioning, provision of nutrients to the growing plants, animals, and humans, gaseous regulations, carbon sequestration, and recycling of waste. Soil health and soil life are greatly related to agricultural practices and farming management systems. Management of soil health and soil life is directly related to the management of soil fertility, beneficial soil biota, soil protection, and soil stabilization. While soil life and soil health both are being affected by the excessive use of synthetic chemicals and conventional farming practices. Moreover, soil health is also being affected due to intensive farming and these deteriorated soils may not be sufficient to support food production for future generations. Therefore this writing is focused to discuss the significance of the right maintenance of soil life and soil health for sustainable food production.
Effect of fertigation and foliar spray of nutrients on soil fertility and yield of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L)
Authors: Kumar Prashant , Hadole S. S. , Ramteke P. R. , Bharti Pragya
Published: July 2022

The field experiment was conducted during Kharif, 2020-21 at Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (Maharashtra) to study the effect of fertigation and foliar spray of nutrients on soil fertility and yield of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L). The experiment was conducted in a factorial randomized block design with three replications. The two factors i.e., fertigation levels and foliar spray levels were evaluated against soil fertility and yield of bottle gourd. The results indicate, that the foliar spray of nutrients did not influence significantly the soil pH, EC, while with fertigation levels, significantly lowest pH was observed with S1 (200:100:100 kg ha-1 N, P2O5, K2O) while EC was not significant. The organic carbon content and major nutrient i.e., available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were increased by 11, 25, 22 and 5% with fertigation level of S1 (200:100:100 kg ha-1 N, P2O5, K2O) over S3 (100:50:50 kg ha-1 N, P2O5, K2O), and by 21, 7, 15 and 5% with foliar spray level of F3 (Two foliar spray of ZnSO4 @ 0.25% + FeSO4 @ 0.25%) over F0 (water spray). The micronutrient contents particularly Fe, Mn, and Zn were significantly increased by 32, 11, and 14% with foliar spray levels of S1 (200:100:100 kg ha-1 N, P2O5, K2O) over S3 (100:50:50 kg ha-1 N, P2O5, K2O) and by 52, 18, and 62% with foliar spray level of F3 (Two foliar sprays of ZnSO4 @ 0.25% + FeSO4 @ 0.25%) over F0 (water spray). The yield of bottle gourd was significantly higher with F3 (Two foliar sprays of ZnSO4 @ 0.25% + FeSO4 @ 0.25%) in combination with S1 (200:100:100 kg ha-1 N, P2O5, K2O) and S2 (150:75:75 kg ha-1 N, P2O5, K2O).
Application of Phosphorus and Zinc affecting soil health after cultivation of Green gram (Vigna radiata L.) Var. MD Vikas in an Inceptisol of Prayagraj
Authors: Midde Jayasree , Thomas Tarence , Kumar Tarun
Published: July 2022

The objective of the present study was to determine the impact of Phosphorus and Zinc on soil nutrient status following green gram crop cultivation. The experiment was analyzed under a Randomized Block Design consisting of nine treatments replicated thrice with three different levels of Phosphorus and Zinc (0% P, 50% P, 100% P, and 0% Zn, 50% Zn, 100% Zn) respectively. The results showed that increasing application of Phosphorus and Zinc enhanced Db (Mg m-3), Pore space (percent), Organic Carbon (percent), Available Nitrogen (kg ha-1), Available Phosphorus (kg ha-1), Available Potassium (kg ha-1), and Available Zinc (mg kg-1). On the other hand, DP (Mg m-3), pH of the soil, EC (dS m-1), and Water retaining capacity (%) decreased It was discovered that Db (Mg m3), Dp (Mg m-3), pH of the soil, and Pore space decrease in depth. Also, reduction in depth increased Water retaining capacity (%), EC (dS m-1), OC (%), Available Nitrogen (kg ha-1), Available Phosphorus (kg ha-1), Available Potassium (kg ha-1), and Available Zinc (mg kg-1)
Hematological and molecular finding of Trypanosoma evansi in buffaloes of North Gujarat
Authors: Patel J. G. , Prajapati B. I. , Parmar R. S. , Raval S. H. , Patel R. L. , Patel S. S. , Patel B. J. , Joshi D. V. , Solanki K. M. , Modh S. P. , Patel D. S.
Published: July 2022

Trypanosoma evansi is definitely one of the most common pathogenic trypanosomes in all over the world, obviously infecting domestic and wild animals. Before it contributes to even more economic losses, a fast and confirmatory early diagnosis is a must to curb the spread and development of the disease. The current study was aimed to identify Trypanosoma spp. in buffalo blood by blood smear analysis and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as well as comparison of these two methods. This investigation was performed on 475 buffaloes with anaemia, recurrent fever, muscular weakness and loss of appetite. Out of 475 blood samples, 57 were found anaemic (Hb
Effect of period on service period and dry days length of Jersind crosses
Authors: Shah Rahul , Herbert Sarvjeet , Pal Singh Ram , Neeraj  , Pandey Ramesh
Published: July 2022

The study was carried out in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dairy Farm, SHUATS, District – Prayagraj, Utter Pradesh. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of periods on service period and dry days length of Jersind crosses. All the data were collected from the history records of Jersind crosses. Four Cross Groups were selected for the study 1/2 J X 1/2 RS - (JRS1), 3/8 J X 5/8 RS - (JRS2), 1/4 J X 3/4 RS - (JRS3), and 1/8 J X 7/8 RS - (JRS4). It was observed that the mean first period, service period was 104.86 ± 3.8 days, 107.33 ± 8.25 days, 104.38 ± 3.12 days, and 88.50 ± 5.1 days in JRS1, JRS2, JRS3, and JRS4. The mean second period, service period was 110.00 ± 4.76 days, 84.75 ± 4.2 days, 109.30 ± 3.5 days, and 85.20 ± 7.55 days in JRS1, JRS2, JRS3, and JRS4. The mean third period, service period was 107.00 ± 6.99 days, 113.33 ± 2.88 days, 84.57 ± 5.79 days, and 116.83 ± 4.57 days in JRS1, JRS2, JRS3, and JRS4. The mean first period, dry days length was observed 62.14 ± 1.13 days, 60.33 ± 0.98 days, 65.88 ± 1.72 days, and 62.00 ± 1.4 days in JRS1, JRS2, JRS3, and JRS4. The mean second period, the dry days' length was 59.60 ± 1.88 days, 60.50 ± 2.84 days, 62.20 ± 1.56 days, and 63.60 ± 1.08 days in JRS1, JRS2, JRS3, and JRS4. The mean third period, dry days length was 61.60 ± 1.40 days, 62.00 ± 0.94 days, 63.14 ± 2.86 days, and 65.50 ± 2.12 days in JRS1, JRS2, JRS3, and JRS4. In reproductive traits period indicated a significant effect on the second and third period service period, whereas indicated a non-significant on first, second, and third period dry days length of Jersind crosses (JRS1, JRS2, JRS3, and JRS4).
Spatial variability assessment and mapping of soil properties for sustainable agricultural production using remote sensing technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Authors: D. Kuchanwar Ommala , Gabhane V. V. , N. Ingle Sagar
Published: July 2022

Low knowledge of the suitability of land in agricultural production is a major problem for land users. To better assess soil distribution structures, remote sensing and the use of geographic information systems (GIS) are considered the most effective tools to achieve this goal. In this paper, we investigated the spatial variability of some soil chemical and fertility properties in the Ridhora watershed of Nagpur, Maharashtra region, India. From the study area 59 Soil samples were collected using a systematic sampling strategy from 0 to 15 cm below the surface at a regular grid spacing of 1km× 1km with different vegetation cover and all the samples were transported to the laboratory After the creation of standard data, Statistical analysis was used to describe the soil structure, geostatistical statistical analysis was used to describe the spatial correlation of soil properties, and the spatial distribution of these structures was adjusted using mapping techniques. The results showed that in the study area the variability of soil fertility was low to moderate N; Available P ranges from low to high and available K ranges from moderately high to very high. Available Zn and Fe showed deficiency in 60.9% and 7.40% of the study area, respectively
Socio-economic elevation through open sea cage farming-Evidence from Mandapam region of Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Dinesh R. , Boobalan S. , C. Anand  , Sampath Kumar J. Stephen
Published: July 2022

Cage culture guarantees the multiplication of seafood output and revenue generation from a small unit area when compared to significant capital investment oriented onshore farming technologies. The Mandapam Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (MCeSA) of Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) through the cage culture demonstration as part of the NFDB-funded project ‘Open Sea Cage Culture of Marine Finfishes along the Coast of Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu’ is continuously involved in disseminating this valuable technology which provides higher yield and income to meet the alternative livelihood needs and to uplift the socioeconomic conditions of the coastal fisherfolk in Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. Case studies were undertaken in the region to assess the impact of MCeSA and a success story of Mr. V. Nagadas, one of the NFDB scheme beneficiaries is shared here who has implemented the cage culture of lobster and earned a total profit of 280000 INR. The farmer's success and the MCeSA's technical guidance and support are now inspiring other fishermen to adopt the farming.
Genetic diversity analysis of Pearl Millet germplasm by cluster analysis
Authors: D. Shashibhushan  , Sameer Kumar C. V. , Reddy Kondi Ravi Kiran
Published: July 2022

There are 40 genotypes of pearl millet that were gathered from ICRISAT in Hyderabad for the study. The experiment was performed in triplicate using Randomized Block Design. With an average D2 value of 398.08, the experimental material was divided into seven clusters, indicating the presence of diversity across the lines for the attributes being studied. Among different clusters the maximum cluster lines i.e., ten lines were observed in cluster V followed by cluster IV, cluster III, cluster I, cluster II, cluster VII, and cluster VI. Cluster V has the greatest intra cluster distance, followed by Cluster II, Cluster IV, and Cluster I. As a result, within these clusters, selection might be based on the greatest mean for desirable characteristics. The relative divergence shows the degree to which each cluster differs. The highest order of divergence was observed in cluster VIII and cluster X, followed by cluster V and cluster VIII. The results revealed that the parents are genetically heterogeneous in these clusters. The high heterotic response may have been achieved when used in a hybridization programme. Cluster VI and Cluster VII had the shortest inter-cluster distance, indicating low genetic diversity. Plant height had the highest cluster value in cluster VIII and the lowest in cluster X, whereas phenological parameters like days to flowering and days to maturity had the highest cluster value in cluster II. Days to flowering were the most important factor in genetic divergence, followed by the number of panicle length, fodder yield per plot, and productive tillers per plant.
Dünya sorunlarının doğasına uygun eğitim arayışı: Sosyal bilgiler ve coğrafya eğitimi için teorik bir çerçeve
Authors: TÜRK Hakan
Published: July 2022

Dünya sorunları yerel ölçekten küresel ölçeğe kadar etki alanını genişleten çok boyutlu yapısıyla, insanoğlunun önünde önemli bir varlık mücadelesi olarak durmaktadır ve çözümü adına insanlığın ortak mücadelesini gerektirmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, dünya sorunlarının doğası ile içinde bulunduğumuz küresel çağın ihtiyaçlarını göz önüne alarak, dünya sorunlarının eğitimine yönelik beceri temelli teorik bir çerçeve sunmaktır. Çalışma nitel araştırma yaklaşımının ilkelerine göre oluşturulmuştur. Kaynak veriler dokümanlar aracılığıyla elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz ve içerik analizi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada, dünya sorunlarının eğitimine yönelik yeni yaklaşımların oluşturulması gereksinimi teorik çerçevede ele alınmıştır. Bu bağlamda öğrenciler için uygun beceriler tanımlanmaya ve bu becerilerin kazandırılması amacıyla gerekli yaklaşımların tespit edilmesine çalışılmıştır. Sonuç itibariyle eğitim ortamı düzenlenirken; dünya sorunlarının sınırları aşan, çok boyutlu ve dinamik olarak genişleyen yapısını içeren karakterinin yerel-küresel etkileşimler bağlamında ele alınmasının dünya sorunları için gerekli bir yaklaşım olduğu ortaya konmuştur. Bu bağlamda ortaya konan yaklaşımların Sosyal Bilgiler ve Coğrafya dersi öğretim programlarına yansıtılması ve bunların öğrenciler tarafından yaşam becerileri haline getirilmesinin önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir.
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic period on the cases of acute cholecystitis
Authors: TÜRKMEN SARIYILDIZ Gülçin
Published: July 2022

Aim: A gallstone is a stone formed within the gallbladder out of precipitated bile components. Risk factors for gallstones include a family history of gallstones, age, genetic and environmental factors, sedentary lifestyle, high-fat diet, obesity. In this study, it was aimed to determine the effects of the pandemic process on acute cholecystitis cases.

Material and Method: Patients who applied to hospital between 1st January 2018 and 1st January 2022 and were diagnosed with Acute Cholecystitis were retrospectively screened. The demographic data as age and sex were recorded by dividing the patients into two groups, two years before and two years after the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Results: The 2-year retrospective evaluation before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant increase was found in cases of acute cholecystitis after the pandemic (p
Vaccination rates and the causes of vaccine hesitancy among patients with end stage renal disease
Authors: KARAGÖZ ÖZEN Düriye Sıla , YAVUZ Demet , DEMİRAG Mehmet Derya
Published: July 2022

Aim: Chronic kidney disease creates a tendency to infections, and infections are the second most common reason for mortality following cardiovascular events in chronic kidney disease. Health authorities recommend vaccination against hepatitis B, annual influenza, pneumonia, zoster, tetanus, and new coronavirus disease for people with end-stage kidney disease. Vaccine-preventable diseases cause mortality in the adult population with chronic diseases.

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate vaccination rates and awareness about vaccination among end-stage renal disease patients who were on renal replacement therapies in a single tertiary center in Turkey.

Material and Method: 86 hemodialysis patients were included in this cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was used to investigate whether the patients were aware of the immunization schedule or not and whether they were vaccinated against hepatitis B virus, seasonal influenza virus, pneumonia, herpes zoster, tetanus, and SARS-CoV-2 or not.

Results: Fifty-eight (67.4%) patients were vaccinated against SARS CoV2. 48(55.8%) patients were vaccinated against the Hepatitis B virus. 31 (36%) patients were vaccinated against Pneumococcus pneumonia. 48 (55.8%) patients have been vaccinated against the influenza virus annually. Only 14 (16.3%) patients were vaccinated against tetanus during the previous 10 years, and only 1 (1.2%) patient was vaccinated against Herpes zoster. Influenza vaccination rates were found to be higher in patients with a longer duration of hemodialysis when compared to the other group(p=0.03). SARS-CoV 2 vaccination rates were higher in patients who were older than 59 years of age when compared to the younger patients(p=0.03).

Conclusion: Vaccination rates are far from the targets in patients with end-stage kidney disease. The most common reason to be unvaccinated is a lack of enough knowledge about the subject.
Atrial electromechanical delay is impaired in patients with COVID-19
Authors: YILMAZ Yücel , KELEŞOĞLU Şaban , SULAİMAN Joma , ELCİK Deniz
Published: July 2022

Background: COVID-19 infection has the potential to affect the cardiovascular system. Intra/ interatrial electromechanical delay (EMD) demonstrated by P wave dispersion (PD) and tissue doppler echocardiography (TDE) is related to the development of atrial fibrillation. This study aimed to investigate atrial conduction time by PD and TDE in patients with COVID-19.

Material and Method: A total of 143 participants were selected in the current study. The COVID-19 group included 90 subjects and the control group included 53 individuals. Two groups were compared with each other, in terms of electrocardiographic P wave measurements, and atrial electromechanical coupling (AEC) parameters by TDE.

Results: Maximum P-wave duration (Pmax) and PD were significantly higher in COVID-19 patients compared to the control group (p
Research of socioeconomic status and school-based health screening results of study with children after two years of COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: ÜNLÜ Ufuk , YILDIZ ÇELTEK Nagihan , ERDOĞDU CEYLAN Elif , DEMİR Osman
Published: July 2022

Aim: Schools are the most effective environments for health screenings for children and adolescents. The aim of school health screenings is to contribute to the protection and maintenance of children's health status by early diagnosis and treatment of diseases. We aimed to reveal the health screening findings of children whose lifestyles changed during the pandemic period, and to compare according to socioeconomic status.

Material and Method: Students from three different schools which were grouped as low, middle and high socioeconomic status were included. Hearing test, visual acuity examination, orthopedic examination, blood pressure measurements, height, weight and anthropometric measurements were performed. Descriptive statistical methods were used in the evaluation of the data.

Results: 1322 students with parental consent were included in our study. 667 (50.5%) of the students were female, mean age was 11.4±1.1, and mean body mass index score was 19.6±4.0. When body mass index scores were evaluated, 202 (15.3%) students were overweight and 189 (14.3%) were obese. Visual acuity defect was found in 257 (19.4%) of the students and hearing loss in 309 (23.4%). As a result of orthopedic examination and blood pressure measurements, 67 (5.1%) scoliosis and 131 (9.9%) high blood pressure were determined. The rate of hypertension was found to be significantly higher in school students with high socioeconomic status compared to the others (p
The determinants of sleep effectiveness: a survey study in young adult Turkish population
Authors: ŞİLEK Hakan , KARTUFAN Ferda
Published: July 2022

Aim: In this study, we aimed to reveal the major parameters and sleeping habits such as sleep onset, duration, frequency of night awakenings on sleep in a healthy active population.

Material and Method: This survey study included a total of 1033 volunteer participants, The survey form included demographic data such as age and gender, and questions about the sleep quality and sleep quantity to measure sleep effectiveness via both subjective and objective assessment. In addition, among the questioned conditions, those that could be associated with having night sleep problems were determined with a logistic regression analysis.

Results: Of all participants, 38.2% experienced problems related to night sleep. The sleep duration was reported as 8 hours by 31% of the participants. The COVID-19 pandemic affected sleep patterns in 66.9% of the participants. Age (p=0.007), gender (p=0.038), falling asleep immediately when going to bed at night (p
The predictors of mortality in patients with methyl alcohol intoxication
Authors: KARAER BÜBERCİ Refika , KARAHİSAR ŞİRALİ Semahat , DURANAY Murat
Published: July 2022

Aim: Methanol intoxication is a worldwide public health problem. Mortality rates are quite high unless there is early intervention and diagnosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictors of mortality in patients with methyl alcohol intoxication.
Material and Method: The study included 18 patients admitted to emergency department of our hospital in 2019-2020, who were diagnosed with methanol intoxication. Laboratory parameters and basic features of the patients were recorded. According to the criteria of 2012 Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), patients were diagnosed with AKI.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 45.7±15.21 years and 72.2% of those were male. The mortality and AKI rate were 38.9% and 44.4%, respectively. In regression analyses, delay in admission to hospital, low Glasgow coma scale score, AKI development and high lactate level were independent predictors of mortality. According to ROC analyses when lactate level was more than 5.75 mmol/L, mortality rate increased more rapidly.
Conclusion: Mortality rate is very high in methanol intoxication. Patients with AKI and high lactate levels should be intervened faster.
Systemic inflammation indices predict mortality in patients with COVID-19
Authors: IŞIK Şaziye Melike
Published: July 2022

Aim: In recent years, inflammation-based indices obtained from hematologic parameters have been shown to have prognostic value in various inflammatory diseases and cancer types. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether inflammation indices could be used to predict mortality in patients with COVID-19.
Material and Method: A total of 295 patients with a proven diagnosis of COVID-19 who were followed up in the intensive care unit were included in this retrospective, cross-sectional study. The patients were divided into two groups, survivors and non-survivors.
Results: D-dimer (HR:1.001, 95% CI:1-1.001) and troponin (HR: 1.001 95% CI: 1-1.001) levels of non-survivors were significantly higher in univariate analyses (p<0.05). Procalcitonin levels of whom were found to be high in univariate (HR: 1.018 95% CI: 1.003 – 1.034) and multivariate (HR:1.02 95% CI: 1.004-1.037) analyses (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of median values of PLR, SIRI, and AISI indices (p>0.05). The median NLR value of the survivors was 7.45, while it was 11.39 in the non-survivors, and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). The median value of the SII index of the non-survivors was found as 2421.02, which was significantly higher than the survivors (p<0.001). The value of NLR and SII indices in predicting mortality in COVID-19 was evaluated using ROC analysis (NLR: AUC=0.644, 95%CI: 0.581-0.708, p<0.001; SII: AUC=0.584, 95%CI: 0.517-0.651, p=0.017). When the cut-off value for NLR was accepted as 9.574, the sensitivity was 59.3% and the specificity was 67% in predicting mortality. When the cut-off value for SII was accepted as 2285,846, it was found that it could predict mortality with a sensitivity of 52.38% and specificity of 66.04%.
Conclusion: SII and NLR indices can predict mortality in patients with COVID-19 followed up in the intensive care unit.
The relationship of laboratory parameters and mortality of patients followed in intensive care units with COVID-19
Authors: KARACAN GÖLEN Meltem , YILMAZ OKUYAN Dilek , İLBAN Ömür , TUTAR Mahmut Sami , IŞIK Şaziye Melike
Published: July 2022

Aim: We aimed to evaluate the parameters associated with mortality in COVID-19 patients followed up in the intensive care unit.

Material and Method: Three hundred twenty-one patients followed up with the diagnosis of COVID-19 were included in the study. Demographic characteristics, laboratory and clinical parameters were compared in patients with and without mortality.

Results: A higher intubation rate (98.6% vs. 10.9%) and longer hospitalization (10.0 vs. 8.0 days) were detected in the non-survivor group (p
Association of IgE elevation with blood group in COVID-19 patients
Authors: ŞENOL Feray Ferda , BAHÇECİ İlkay , BABACAN Altay , ALGÜL Sermin
Published: July 2022

Aim : All parameters that are thought to be efficient in getting sick and follow-up of the disease should be investigated because of COVID-19 disease has serious consequences. The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between the AB0 blood group with Rh factor systems and the frequency of catching COVID-19 infection and between IgE elevation according to blood groups and COVID-19 positivity.

Material and Method: Blood groups and IgE levels of the control group (2690 patients) were compared retrospectively with 7300 patients who were admitted to our hospital between March 10, 2020, and March 31, 2021, and confirmed as COVID-19 positive with viral ribonucleic acid reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

Results: It was found that among the blood groups, the highest COVID-19 positivity belonged to the A blood group (46.17%) and the lowest belonged to the AB blood group (9.04%). The increase in IgE elevation was found statistically significant in COVID-19 positive patients (P
Ear, nose and throat specialists’ awareness on oral and dental health and orthodontic problems in children with mouth breathing due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy
Authors: ARAT MADEN Eda
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Considering the nature of oral healthcare needs for children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) and mouth breathing and the increased risk of oral disease faced by the children, we aimed ascertain the perception and experience of ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists to dental referral for such children. Material and Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was sent to a sample of ENT specialists in Turkey. The questionnaire, consisted of 27 questions in five domains. A total of 123 ENT specialists participated in the survey. Results: In the evaluation of the examination of the oral cavity of children with ATH, a low frequency of examination for the malocclusion (57.7%) and oral functional habits (68.3%) was found. Reasons ENT specialists referred patients to orthodontists varied from missing teeth 15.4% to sounds from tmj 66.7%. In the chi-square test for the effect of gender and the location of practice in the orthodontic referral of ENT specialists we could identify significant predictors (p