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Constantin Țîbîrnă - Chairman of the Council of Experts of the Ministry of Health, promoter of the training of national scientific staff
Authors:   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Mereuta Ion
Published: December 2022

Constantin Țîbîrnă - notorious personality of medical science, founder of a local surgery, promoter of the training of highly qualified staff, Politician and State, Deputy, Pedagogue-Teacher, with a medical activity during 60 years (1950- 2010), creator of the School of Thoraco-abdominal Surgery, oro-maxillo-facial, oncological, infantile, Honorary Member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, one of the founders of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the Republic of Moldova, Promoter of International Science and Surgery internationally. He trained 30 doctors and habilitated doctors, coordinated the defense of doctoral theses in medical sciences in various specialties (about 200), founded the Țîbîrnă Dynasty of doctors - about 72 doctors and nurses.
Professors Constantin and Gheorghe Țîbîrnă: promoters of personalized surgery of thyroid cancer
Authors:   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Tibirna Andrei
Published: December 2022

For 40 years (1980-2020) in the Department of tumor of Head and Neck Surgery of the Oncological Institute of the Republic of Moldova, the Clinic University „N. Testemitanu” were treated 18549 of patients with nodular pathology of the thyroid gland – which 6183 treated with cancer. It should be noted that 12366 were precancerous conditions: adenomas – 7296 (59%), toxic nodular goiter 2226 (18%), autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto) – 2844 (23%), 1078 werechildren, 105 (9.7 %) with cancer.The incidence of thyroid cancer increased for about 4 times, in 1980 – 70 of patients (1.7%ooo), in 2020 – 294 of patients (8.3%ooo). The incidence of mortality was stabilized: 1980 -0.4%ooo), 2020 – 0.6%ooo). The incidence of prevalence was increased by 17 times, 1980 – 6.4%ooo), 2020 – 120.5%ooo).Depending on the sex, thyroid cancer was on average in women – 87%, in men 13%, the ratio being 9:1. How to explain the higher incidence of thyroid disease in women:In the hormonal activity in women, there are considerable physiological fluctuations during the life (puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, births, abortions, climacteric involution, etc.). As a result, of hormonal disordes lead to some thyroid pathology, which is one of the most labile hormonal glands.Molfologically we mention that the first is papillary cancer (55.5%), in second – folliculary (32.8%), third – medullary cancer (7.8%), last one – undifferentiated (3.9%).Three types of surgery have been developed in the treatment of thyroid cancer: typical surgery, extended and combined surgery.Professors Constantin and Gheorghe Țîbîrnă from the typical operation are elaborated and implemented the operation–maximal subtotal resection of the thyroid gland with transplantation of the parathyroid glands with the vascular bundle in the sterno-cleido-mastoid muscle.From atypical operation, together with professor Nicolae Gladun, he is developed a surgery. Combined thyrodectomy with sternotomy, and paratracheal, mediastinal, anterior and posterior lymph nodes removed (T4b).
TERMİK SANTRALLERDE YANGIN GÜVENLİK ÖNLEMLERİNİN ANALİZİ; ZONGULDAK EREN ENERJİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: ÇATAKLI Elif , BÜYÜKKAYA Ekrem
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada, binalarda yangın güvenlik önlemleri endüstriyel yapılarla sınırlandırılmıştır. Tehlikeli madde depolanması ve çalışma şekli bağlamında termik santraller yüksek yangın riski olan yapılardır. Taşıma, depolama, hazırlama, yakma tesisleri, elektrik üretim tesisleri ve yardımcı işletmeler kapsamında yüksek yangın riskli bölümler incelenmiştir. "Binaların Yangından Korunması Hakkında Yönetmelik" ve "NFPA Standartları" gereği yangın güvenlik önlemleri aktarılmıştır. Bilgilendirmeler neticesinde 2018 yılının Zonguldak Eren Enerji Yangın Risk Değerlendirme Raporu ile termik santralin yangın güvenlik önlemleri incelenip paylaşılmıştır.
HİTİT DENİZ RİTÜELİ ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Sinan
Published: December 2022

Anadolu’nun merkezine yerleşmeleri nedeniyle Hititlerin denize sınırı yoktu. Bu durum Hititlerin denizle ilgili faaliyetleri olmadığı anlamına gelmemektedir. Nitekim Hitit ordusu, askerî faaliyetlerini karada sürdürmesinin yanı sıra kendilerine bağlı (Ugarit gibi) vasal krallıkların donanmaları üzerinden deniz savaşlarıyla da sürdürmüştür. Böyle bir deniz savaşı ardından Hitit ordusu, tanrıların desteğine ihtiyaç duymuş olmalı ki deniz kenarında “Deniz Ritüeli” adıyla bir ayin gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu ritüel, düşmana karşı bir mağlubiyet sonucu değil, kazanılan zaferin kutsanması ile ilgilidir. Ritüelin eylemleri, basit düzeyde değil alanında tecrübeli olarak bilinen “Yaşlı kadın” rehberliğinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Kralın düşman ülke için söylediği beddua ve duaların kabulü için Denizin Fırtına Tanrısı’na sunulmak üzere keçi, kırmızı boğa, siyah boğa, kalın ekmekler ve bira ve şarap dolu kaseler ritüel masası ile beraber hazırlanmıştır. Bu sunumlara ek olarak kilden figürler, bronz ve ahşap kazıkların yanı sıra altın, gümüş ve değerli taşlar, ritüelin amacına uygun büyülerde kullanılmak üzere hazırlanmıştır. Ritüel metninde büyü objelerinin geçtiği satırlar oldukça sağlam olarak korunmuşken, büyü eylemlerinin geçtiği satırlar bozuk halde günümüze ulaşmıştır. Bu nedenle metnin sağlam satırlarından yola çıkarak yaptığımız bu çalışmanın amacı, “Deniz Ritüeli”nin kapsamlı bir analizinin yapılarak ortaya konulmasıdır.
A case of redundant cecum with giant meckel’s diverticulum presenting with frequent episodes of subacute intestinal obstruction
Authors:   Junior Resident, Dept of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi(Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India., Singh Shivansh Pratap , R Yeshwan ,   Professor & Head, Dept of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi(Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Published: December 2022

Intestinal obstruction is one of the most common cause for acute abdomen. However redundant cecum whose incidence is 10% causing intestinal obstruction is very rare. This is case of a female who presented to us with the complaints of on and off pain in the abdomen since 2-3 months which aggravated in 15 days. On examination per abdomen was tender on the right side and rest of the examination was within normal limit. Patient was subjected to contrast enhanced CT of abdomen and pelvis which was suggestive of redundant cecum rest all the findings were normal. Patient was planned for exploratory laparotomy under general anaesthesia which showed freely mobile cecum with presence of meckel’s diverticulum approximately 2 feet from the ileocecal junction. Intraoperatively cecopexy was done and resection and anastomosis was done for the Meckel’s diverticulum.
The prevalence rate and preventive measures of diarrhea in children under five years of age in Suryabinayak municipality, Bhaktapur
Authors:   Central Department of Home Science, Padmakanya Multiple Campus, Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal., Gyawali Susmita , Basnet Kalpana ,   Central Department of Home Science, Padmakanya Multiple Campus, Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Diarrheal disease forms one of the two major killer diseases in children under five years of age in the developing world. According to World Health Organization (2017), diarrhea related deaths in Nepal accounts for 4.83% of total deaths. Prevalence of diarrhea in children under five in Nepal was reported to be 9.7 % in 2016. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 92 caregivers using simple random technique. Self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. t-test was used for comparison. Prevalence of diarrhea was analyzed by using Microsoft Excel 2007 and SPSS 16.0. Results: Prevalence of diarrhea among under five children in Suryabinayak Municipality was 39%. There was no association between prevalence of diarrhea and variables such as age of caregivers, number of children in their houses, source of drinking water, presence of toilet and gender of child, while association was found in case of education level of caregivers, income of the family, exclusive breast feeding and ways of purification of water. Preventive measures like hand-washing, proper waste disposal, clean drinking water, breast feeding helped lower diarrheal frequency in children under five years of age. Conclusions: The burden of diarrhea in Suryabinayak Municipality is quite high, which is associated with education of caregiver, income, exclusive breast feeding and ways of purification of drinking water.
Epileptic seizure? Cardiac arrhythmia? Literature review with cases
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Karabuk University, Turkey, Ceylan Dursun , Dinc Yasemin ,   Medical Faculty, Department of Neurology, Epilepsy and Sleep Unit, Uludag University, Turkey, Akarsu Emel Oguz ,   Medical Faculty, Department of Neurology, Epilepsy and Sleep Unit, Uludag University, Turkey, Demir Aylin Bican ,   Medical Faculty, Department of Neurology, Epilepsy and Sleep Unit, Uludag University, Turkey, Bora İbrahim ,   Medical Faculty, Department of Neurology, Epilepsy and Sleep Unit, Uludag University, Turkey
Published: December 2022

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterized by spontaneous and repeative seizures resulting in abnormal and excessive electrical discharge in cortical neurons [1]. In adults, epilepsy is the most common neurological disease after cerebrovascular diseases. It is important to be careful about the distinctive diagnosis of cases that are similar to clinical similarity but not epileptic feature [2]. Generally nonepileptic seizures (pseudoseizure); collected under two headings, depending on psychogenic and physiological reasons . Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) is more common and the distinctive diagnosis is more difficult. PNES cases constitute 15-30% of patients who are refractory to pharmacological treatment who apply to epilepsy centers [3]. In a study of Bora et al, there was a 67 PNES cases in the case of 440 resistant epilepsy (15.2%) and all of these patients have been started the antiseizure medications in earlier centers reported [4].
Do nasal angiofibromata only affect adolescent males?
Authors:   Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Waikato District Health Board, New Zealand., Patel Cheerag Bharatbhai , Wood Andrew ,   Waikato Institute of Surgical Education and Research, New Zealand.
Published: December 2022

We present the case, including imaging and histopathology findings, of a 62-year-old lady who presented with a short history of unilateral nasal symptoms and a unilateral nasal mass. Angiography and biopsy showed a vascular architecture akin to an angiofibroma. The tumour was therefore embolised before complete macroscopic surgical resection. Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma (JNA) is a benign, extremely vascular tumour that classically affects adolescent males and accounts for approximately 0.05–0.5% of all head and neck tumours. There are reports in the literature of angiofibromata occurring in older patients of both genders, without the stereotyped anatomy, termed adult extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma (ENA). ENA is not however in the current WHO classification of head and neck tumours and as such there are no agreed histopathologic criteria for its diagnosis. This case further highlights the unusual range of sinonasal tumours and the need to maintain an open mind when treating vascular sinonasal tumours, in all age groups.
Transcranial color-coded doppler and digital subtraction angiography in the evaluation of middle cerebral artery abnormality in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1
Authors:   Neurology Unit, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey., Acir Ibrahim , A Leone Maurizio ,   Neurology Unit, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey., Viesti Pietro Di ,   Neurology Unit, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey., Ciccarese Giovanni ,   Radiology Unit3, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, Strizzi Vincenzo ,   Radiology Unit3, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, Pacilli Michele A ,   Radiology Unit3, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, Inchingolo Vincenzo ,   Cardiology Unit4 Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.
Published: December 2022

In patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), cerebral vascular abnormalities can manifest in the form of stenosis, occlusions and aneurysms. In case of arterial obstructions, cerebral perfusion is made possible by the compensation mechanisms of collaterals at different levels. Many imaging methods such as Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MR-A), Computed Tomography Angiography (CT-A), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), and Transcranial Doppler or Transcranial Color-Coded Doppler (TCD/TCCD) can be used to detect structural and hemodynamic changes in the cerebral circulation in these patients. We present the case of a NF1 patient with an anomaly of the left middle cerebral artery. The use of vascular imaging methods allowed elucidating the pathogenetic mechanisms of the vascular disease and planning the follow-up.
Splenic trauma after colonoscopy: Management and treatment
Authors:   Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Av. Menéndez Pídal sn, 14004 Córdoba, Spain., Sanchez AI Fernandez
Published: December 2022

Colonoscopy is an increasingly used diagnostic-therapeutic technique. Although it is a safe procedure, it is not exempt from complications, which are rare but potentially serious. We present the case of a 54-year-old woman who came to the emergency room for abdominal pain after a diagnostic colonoscopy, with anemia in blood test. In CT angiography, was detected a grade III splenic injury according to the classification of the American Association for Surgery of Trauma (AAST), without active bleeding. Due to clinical stability, a non-operative management was decided, with good evolution. Possible causes of splenic rupture are direct trauma to the spleen or excessive traction on the colonic mucosa during biopsy. Symptoms usually appear in the first 24-72 hours after the procedure and are usually abdominal pain and peritoneal irritation, as well as anemia. Abdominal CT is recommended as the imaging test of choice (Figure 1). Treatment of these patients can be extrapolated to management for traumatic splenic injuries. Based on the AAST classification, hemodynamically stable patients may benefit from non-operative management, although in grades IV and V an angiography would be recommended to rule out active bleeding and perform prophylactic angioembolization. Therapeutic angioembolization would be indicated in stable patients with active bleeding. In the case of instability or signs of peritonism, urgent laparotomy is the treatment of choice. Some authors recommend performing control CT for the diagnosis of associated non-hemorrhagic vascular lesions, such as pseudoaneurysms. In conclusion, post-colonoscopy splenic rupture is a serious but infrequent complication, whose treatment will be determined by the stability of the patient and the presence of active bleeding in an imaging test.
Localized secondary amyloidosis of seminal vesicles associated with Von Willebrand’s disease: A case report and review of literature
Authors:   Department of Urology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, USA., Ranjan Adishi , Kaldany Alain ,   Department of Urology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, USA., Sadimin Evita ,   Cancer Institute of New Jersey, USA., Tunuguntla Hari ,   Department of Urology, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, USA.
Published: December 2022

A 66-year-old man presented with a history of hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and urinary retention and multiple hospitalizations for gross hematuria with clots and clot urinary retention. A prostatic biopsy revealed localized amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles. The patient underwent transurethral resection of the prostate with postoperative clot urinary retention and gross hematuria. After it was resolved and the patient recovered, a postoperative hematologic evaluation revealed a diagnosis of von Willebrand’s diseases, a condition that results in bleeding diathesis from a mutated gene in the blood coagulation pathway involving factor VIII. This case of secondary amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles, along with gross hematuria and von Willebrand’s disease provides unique insight into the correlation between amyloidosis and blood coagulation abnormalities.
Oesophageal haemangioma
Authors:   University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, UK., Aza Rabia , Kaderbhai Husein ,   University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, UK., Zafar Hafsa ,   University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, UK., Rathore Fahad ,   University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, UK., Mullineux Joseph ,   University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, UK., Kadri Sudarshan ,   University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, UK.
Published: December 2022

A 76 year old male presented with a few months history of weight loss, abdominal pain, altered bowel habits and dyspepsia despite being on lansoprazole. He was referred for a Gastroscopy (OGD) under the 2 week wait cancer pathway. OGD showed a smooth pigmented mucosal lesion in the mid oesophagus of unknown aetiology. Laboratory investigations were unremarkable.
Trisomy 18 and microdeletion 18p mosaicism: A case report and literature review
Authors:   Department of Endocrinology, the Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China., Tang Wei , Wang Xiao Ying ,   Department of Pediatrics, the First people’s Hospital of Jiande, China., Zou Chao Chun ,   Department of Endocrinology, the Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China.
Published: December 2022

The trisomy 18 syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder due to the presence of an extra chromosome 18, either complete, mosaic trisomy or partial trisomy 18q. The mosaic trisomy 18 patients’ phenotype was extremely variable, from the absence of dysmorphic features to complete trisomy 18 syndrome. The phenotype of 18p deletion syndrome is variable and almost all survived. A 2-year-old girl was referred to our hospital due to growth delay. Mild dysmorphy including thin hair, frontal bossing, low set ears, broad-flat nose, nostrils slightly upward, downturned corners of the mouth, dysplasia teeth, small hands and fingers bilaterally was observed. The karyotype of peripheral leukocyte showed 46,XX, psu idic (18)(p11.2)[55]/46,XX, del (18)(p11.2) [45]. We report this case to add to our knowledge of the trisomy 18 and microdeletion 18p mosaicism.
Community-based Alternatives to Detention: Implementation Evidence on Evening Reporting Centers
Authors: Jain Sonia , Cohen Alison , Crosby Neola , Gingold Jessica , Wooden Stacey
Published: December 2022

Evening reporting centers are an emerging best practice in community-based alternatives to detention. We ground our discussion of Alameda County (CA)’s evening reporting centers within an understanding of youth development theories, including the social cognitive career theory. Alameda County is a diverse county in California’s San Francisco Bay Area that includes Oakland. We used diverse sources of administrative data to describe the implementation of the evening reporting centers and report on outcomes of youth involved. We find that evening reporting centers are aligned with youth development theory. For example, they offer an opportunity for disadvantaged youth to build positive relationships with adults, which can contribute to positive youth development.
The Impact of an Alternative to Detention Program on Developmental Assets for
Adolescents Involved in the Juvenile Justice or Legal System
Authors: Maggiulli Laura , Perry Jennifer , Aiello Joan
Published: December 2022

Positive youth development (PYD) models can play a critical role in programming for at-risk youth involved with the Juvenile Justice System (JJS) or legal system. This article reports on the outcomes of a study that examined the impact of the Reinvesting in Youth (RIY) program on increasing developmental assets for youth who are at-risk for detention or higher level of care placements. RIY is a three to six month preventive and ATD program within a large non-profit behavioral healthcare organization that provides case management, community asset navigation, and academic support through an asset-building framework. Fifty-nine youth discharged from RIY were included in the study. The impact of the program was measured using the Developmental Assets Profile (DAP). Using a dependent samples t-test, results indicate that the RIY program has a significant and positive impact on increasing assets from admission to discharge on total asset scores, internal and external assets, and seven of the eight asset categories.
Challenges to Hispanic Youth with Both Delinquency and Maltreatment History
Authors: Ricks Elijah , Geise Chelsea , Wood James
Published: December 2022

Child victims of maltreatment (abuse or neglect) are at higher risk of delinquency. When children experience both maltreatment and delinquency, they generally face more challenges and experience poorer outcomes across many factors. Hispanics are the fastest-growing minority in the U.S. and have unique cultural and familial considerations. This study sought to explore how adjudicated Hispanic youths with maltreatment history (also referred to as “dually identified youths”) compare to Hispanic youths involved only in the juvenile justice system across psychosocial risk factors and indicators of risk. In El Paso County, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border, the researchers matched the records of 255 adjudicated Hispanic juvenile offenders with Child Protective Services’ (CPS) records to identify those with a substantiated maltreatment
history. The researchers found that 37 youth (14.5 percent) had been involved in at least one confirmed CPS case. Dually identified juveniles were more likely to have a mental health diagnosis, a court-appointed attorney (used as a proxy for general socioeconomic status), and a close family member with substance abuse problems or criminal justice involvement. On average, dually identified youths faced a larger number of these challenges combined than the youths involved only in delinquency. These findings are discussed in light of prior research on dually identified populations, with implications for juvenile justice and child protective services policy, and research on Hispanic juveniles.
An Evaluation of “Transforming Youth Justice: A Leadership Development Program”
Authors: Earl Kevin , Myers David
Published: December 2022

As part of the modern evidence-based movement in juvenile justice, effective leadership is necessary for planning, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and practices, along with guiding innovative reform efforts. Leadership development programs hold promise for advancing the field of juvenile justice, by enhancing participant leadership skills and abilities, as well as increasing opportunities for networking and further professional development. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate a juvenile justice leadership program in Connecticut. Overall, the findings from the mixed-methods research were supportive. Implications for similar programs and future research also are discussed.
A Comprehensive Analysis of Determinants of Risk Assessment Among Youths Adjudicated to Indiana Juvenile Correctional Facilities
Authors: Ho Taiping , Intravia Jonathan
Published: December 2022

Risk factors (or criminogenic needs) have been broadly defined as individual traits or
environmental conditions, if present, that increase the youth’s likelihood of engaging in
delinquent or criminal behaviors. This study was consisted of 2,335 youths who were
adjudicated to Indiana juvenile correctional facilities during the period of January 1, 2012-
February, 2015. Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Division of Youth Services (DYS)
has employed the Indiana Youth Assessment System (IYAS) to determine the youth’s risk level during the in-take process, which contains thirty-three (33) survey questions across seven (7) risk factor domains. This study found that all seven (7) assessment domains were influential predictors to the overall risk assessment and the “substance abuse, mental health, and personality” risk domain exerted the most influential effect on the youth’s overall risk assessment.
Healing Lives and Communities: How Can NGOs Support Restorative Justice Involving Youth
Authors: Petrilla Caroline , Silva Dorienne , Huggins Stacy , McNamara Robert , Sylk Galen
Published: December 2022

Restorative justice is gaining momentum as a more effective and holistic response to delinquent juvenile behavior. Four decades of research relates restorative justice initiatives to positive outcomes including enhanced victim and offender satisfaction and sense of fairness, increased compliance with restitution, and reduced recurrence of offensive behaviors (Hansen & Umbreit, 2018). This paper discusses the benefits of restorative justice, reviews four major restorative justice approaches, and then explores the value and potential roles of community-based, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in supporting restorative justice policies and practices, particularly involving young people. The authors’ experience working with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP), a U.S. based nonprofit organization that promotes community-based alternatives to institutionalization for juvenile justice involved youth with complex needs and challenges, informs their perspective. The authors aspire through this paper to cultivate community interest and engagement in restorative justice through presenting several pathways for NGOs to promote its practices and related benefits.
Examining the Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences among Juvenile Offenders
Authors: Crouch Elizabeth , Beeson Spencer , Strompolis Melissa , Smith Hayden , McFadden Shanada
Published: December 2022

While prior research has examined trauma and maltreatment rates among juvenile offenders, there has been limited research using an ACE risk assessment to measure the ACE prevalence among juvenile offenders. Further use and examination of these risk assessments are needed, as these assessments provide screening results to target interventions and prevent reoffending. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences among a sample of juvenile offenders (n=391) to examine whether the type of ACE experienced varied by recidivism, gender, or racial/ethnic differences. Our study findings demonstrate that juvenile offenders have higher prevalence rates of parental separation/divorce, parental incarceration, and household violence than adolescents nationally, and confirm previous findings that parental separation/divorce is significantly associated with recidivism. Our study also found significant differences in ACE exposure, by sex, among juvenile detention offenders. Implications and limitations are discussed.
Parenting Experience of Mothers with Children Diagnosed with ADHD: Insights from Positive Psychology Perspective
Authors: Balagan Maribi Maria Benita Escobar
Published: December 2022

This study on the “lived” parenting experiences of the mothers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder revolved on the challenges experienced by the mothers with an ADHD child; their initial responses after diagnosis; their coping strategies; its impact on their well-being and on family relationship; the protective factors to their well-being; and their needs. Consensual qualitative research methodology was used in the study. Ten mothers were the study's participants, chosen by the purposive sample approach. In-depth interview was used and data were evaluated to identify the categories and domains. According to the findings, the mother's biggest struggles are dealing with the child's scholastic issues, physical aggression, stubbornness, and financial troubles. The variety of experiences can be explained by the psychological process that begins when their child is given an ADHD diagnosis. The mothers’ appraisal of their child may be positive or negative, depending on the psychological processes. Healthy coping, optimism, improved family relationships, positive well-being, and early acceptance of their child are all influenced by parents' favorable assessments of their child's condition. Negative appraisal causes harmful coping mechanisms, frustration, poor mental and physical health, and limited social interaction. A psychoeducational intervention anchored from the Positive Psychology framework was proposed to enhance adaptive coping strategies.
Exploring Competition in the Not-for-Profit Sector: The Case of Education in the United States
Authors: Branch John D
Published: December 2022

Collaboration, not competition, is often considered the appropriate ideology for the not-for-profit sector, stemming from a belief that competition is a characteristic of markets. Consequently, competition is often demonised, discounted, or disregarded by not-for-profit leaders. This article argues, however, that competition is largely misunderstood by not-for-profit leaders. It aims to rectify this misunderstanding by exploring competition in the not-for-profit sector. Specifically, it illuminates the nature of competition by outlining Shelby Hunt’s Resource-Advantage Theory of Competition. It then examines the implications of competition in the not-for-profit sector, by mapping the Theory to the not-for-profit sector, using the case of education in the United States.
FEAR OF UNEMPLOYMENT AND CONTEXTUAL FACTORS: A CASE STUDY AMONG DISADVANTAGED UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: ACAR Sedat , GÜNEŞ Bayram
Published: December 2022

Although there are two dimensions of fear of unemployment, individual and contextual, relevant literature mainly focuses on the individual dimension. This results in ignoring the contextual dimension of the fear of unemployment in underdeveloped regions with disadvantaged youth population. This study examines the relationship between students’ fear of unemployment and contextual factors in Munzur University, one of the most disadvantaged universities in Turkey. Results indicate that negative perceptions towards macroeconomic performance, political clientelism, and the quality of the university increase fear of unemployment.
MUHASEBE MESLEK MENSUPLARININ İSLAMİ MUHASEBEYE İLİŞKİN ALGILARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: GÜNGÖR KARYAĞDI Nazan , BUYRUK AKBABA Ayşe Nur
Published: December 2022

İslami Muhasebe, muhasebe uygulamalarının İslami esaslara uygun olarak yapılmasını öngören, daha çok faizsiz finans işletmeleri ve katılım bankaları tarafından uygulanan muhasebe biçimidir. İslami Muhasebe kavramıyla ilgili bazı ülkelerde çalışmalar yapılmış, Türkiye’de de özellikle muhasebe standartları açısından yapılan bu çalışmalar esas alınarak uyumlaştırılmıştır. Faizsiz Finans Muhasebe Standartları yayımlanmış ve uygulama şartları Kamu Gözetimi ve Denetimi Standartları Kurumu’ndan (KGK) tarafından açıklanmıştır. Çalışmada, İslami Muhasebe ile ilgili kavramsal bilgiler ele alınmış, muhasebe meslek mensuplarının algılarına yönelik nitel araştırma yapılmıştır. Yapılan bu çalışma ile muhasebe meslek mensuplarının, İslami Muhasebe kavramına ilişkin yeterli bilgi düzeyine sahip olup olmadıkları, İslami Muhasebe kavramının uygulanmasında mevcut engellerin neler olduğu bu kavramın daha sağlıklı uygulanabilmesi için nelere dikkat edilmesi gerektiğine dair genel algının belirlenmesi ve ulaşılan sonuca göre hem meslek mensuplarına hem de mesleki kuruluşlara yol gösterebilmek adına öneriler sunulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla çalışmada konuya ilişkin kavramsal bilgilere yer verilmiş, meslek mensuplarının algılarını ölçmek adına araştırma yapılarak elde edilen sonuca göre öneriler sunulmuştur. Çalışma sonucunda, daha çok faizsiz bankacılık işlemleri olarak uygulandığı ve muhasebe uygulamalarında uyumlaştırma olmadığı için meslek mensupları tarafından uygulanmadığı, uygulamada yetersizliklerin olabileceği bunun ise iş yükünü arttırabileceği, işlemleri zorlaştırabileceği gibi sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır.
TÜRKİYE’DEKİ CO2 EMİSYONU, ENERJİ TÜKETİMİ VE GSYİH DEĞİŞKENLERİNİN GRANGER NEDENSELLİK YÖNTEMİ İLE İNCELENMESİ: 1990-2020
Authors: KAYMAK Ozan
Published: December 2022

Son yıllarda tüm dünyada akademik ve finansal birçok kesim tarafından çevresel sürdürülebilirlik, iklim değişikliği ve küresel ısınma gibi çevre odaklı konular sık bir biçimde gündeme gelmeye başlamıştır. Bu durum reel ekonomi ve finansal kesimde faaliyet gösteren kurum ve kuruluşların çevre odaklı faaliyetlere daha fazla önem vermelerine yol açmaktadır. Tüm ekonomik ve finansal faaliyetlerin daha fazla çevre odaklı bir yapı kazanması durumunda bileşik öncü göstergelerin hangi yönde değişim gösterecekleri henüz netlik kazanmış bir konu değildir. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’nin 1990 ile 2020 yılları arasındaki toplam enerji tüketimi, toplam sera gazı salınımları ile Türkiye’nin gayri safi yurt içi hasılası arasında bir nedensellik ilişkisinin olup olmadığını tespit etmek üzere Granger nedensellik yönteminden faydalanılmıştır. Bu amaçla değişkenlere ait serilerin durağanlık derecelerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla birim kök analizleri yapılmıştır. Daha sonra seriler arasında uzun dönemli bir eşbütünleşme ilişkisinin olup olmadığını analiz etmek için Engle-Granger eşbütünleşme testleri uygulanmıştır ve serilerin uzun dönemde eşbütünleşik oldukları tespit edilmiştir. Son olarak değişkenler arasında kısa dönemli nedensellik ilişkisinin test edilmesi amacıyla Granger nedensellik testleri uygulanmış ve seriler arasında kısa dönemde nedensellik ilişkisinin olmadığı sonucu elde edilmiştir.
ÜNİVERSİTE GENÇLİĞİNİN TÜRKİYE’YE GELEN SURİYELİLERE YÖNELİK TUTUMLARININ İNCELENMESİ ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA (DİCLE ÜNİVERSİTESİ ÖRNEĞİ)
Authors: BULUT Mustafa , DEMİR Şeyhmus , AKÜZÜM Cemal , UYSAL Ersin
Published: December 2022

Göç olgusu, insanların umutlarını, beklentilerini kendileriyle birlikte başka ülkelere taşımanın, gelişen ve değişen durumlara göre geçici veya kalıcı olarak gidilen ülkelerde yaşamanın gerçekliğidir. 2010 yılında Arap halklarının demokrasi, özgürlük ve insan hakları taleplerinden ortaya çıkan, giderek büyüyüp Arap Baharı olarak adlandırılan bölgesel, toplumsal olaylar, Mısır, Tunus ve Libya’dan sonra 2011 yılında Suriye’ye sıçramıştır. Suriye’de 10 yıldan uzun süredir devam eden iç savaşın sonucu olarak İkinci Dünya Savaşından bu yana en büyük kitlesel göç hareketi gerçekleşmiştir. Sınır komşusu olmasının yanı sıra insani nedenlerden dolayı “açık kapı politikası” izleyen ve bu nedenle gelenlere kucak açan Türkiye bu göç olgusundan oldukça etkilenmiştir. Göç, doğasında barındırdığı sosyal ve kültürel uyumsuzluk potansiyeli nedeniyle yerel halkla sığınmacılar arasında birtakım sorunların yaşanmasına zemin oluşturmuştur. Araştırmanın alanı/evreni, Türkiye’ye gelen Suriyelilerin yoğun ilgi gösterdikleri illerden biri olan Diyarbakır’dır. Araştırma, yerel halkın dinamik bir unsuru olan üniversite gençliğinin, gelen Suriyelilerin geri dönüşlerine, sosyal ve ekonomik hayata etkilerinin ne olduğuna dair görüşlerinin alınarak, yaşanan sorunların tespitine ve giderilmesine yönelik önerilerin sunulmasını kapsamaktadır. Araştırmadan elde edilen verilerin analizinde, üniversite gençliğinin, gelen Suriyelilerin büyük çoğunluğunun ülkelerindeki olumsuz koşullar düzelse bile geri dönmeyeceklerine, Türkiye’nin ekonomik ve sosyal hayatına olumlu bir katkı sunmayacaklarına ilişkin kayda değer sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır.
TÜRKİYE’DE DIŞLAMA ETKİSİNİN VARLIĞINA DAYALI BİR SINAMA
Authors: KARATAY GÖGÜL Pelin , ADIYAMAN Hamdullah
Published: December 2022

Devletin ekonomide istikrar sağlamak amacıyla ekonomik hayata müdahalede bulunması, kamu yatırım harcamalarının özel yatırım harcamalarını dışlaması (crowding-out) sorunu ortaya çıkmaktadır. Kamu yatırım harcamalarının özel sektör yatırım harcamaları üzerindeki etkisi, kamu harcamalarının finansman şekline bağlı olmaktadır. Türkiye’de kamu harcamalarının 1980’li yıllardan sonra uygulanan politikalar sonucu azalma trendine girmesine bağlı olarak, özel sektör harcamalarının artma eğilimi göstermesi Türkiye’de dışlanma etkisi varlığına dayalı öngörüye yol açarak bu konuda ampirik bir çalışmaya ihtiyaç duyulmuştur. Bu nedenle çalışmada 1986-2018 dönemindeki kamu sabit sermaye yatırım harcamalarının, özel sabit sermaye yatırım harcamalarını dışlayıp dışlamadığı analiz edilmiştir. Analizde serilerin durağanlıkları Artırılmış Dickey-Fuller (ADF) ve Phillips-Peron (PP) birim kök testiyle araştırılmış ve durağanlık sonuçlarına göre Johansen eş bütünleşme testi ile uzun dönemli ilişki test edilmiştir. Uzun dönem katsayıları Dinamik En Küçük Kareler Yöntemi (DOLS) ve Tam Düzeltilmiş En Küçük Kareler Yöntemi (FMOLS) metotları kullanılarak elde edilmiş ve kamu sabit sermaye yatırımlarının özel sabit sermaye yatırımlarını dışladığı sonucuna varılmıştır.
SINIFLANDIRMA AMAÇLI DEĞİŞKEN ALT KÜMESİ SEÇİMİ: BİR BANKACILIK UYGULAMASI
Authors: SEZER Emrah , ÇAKIR Özgür
Published: December 2022

Teknolojik gelişmelerin etkisi ile kaydedilen operasyonel veriler giderek artmaktadır. Veri miktarı ve çeşitliliğindeki artış nedeni ile analiz aşamasında ve analiz sonuçlarının değerlendirilmesi aşamasında birçok zorluk yaşanmaktadır. İlgili ve ilgisiz birçok verinin analiz aşamasına aktarılmasının sonucunda analizlerin yapılabilmesi için gerekli zaman ve kaynak gereksinimleri artmaktadır. Kaynakların ve zamanın daima sınırlı olacağı aşikardır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bankacılık müşteri verileri üzerinde sınıflandırma amaçlı değişken seçimi uygulamaları yaparak ilgisiz değişkenleri elemek ve sınıflandırma çalışmasına katkıda bulunmaktır. Farklı değişken seçimi yöntemleri kullanılarak seçilen değişken alt kümeleri üzerinde sınıflandırma uygulaması yapılmıştır. Sınıflandırma sonuçları karşılaştırılarak değişken seçim yöntemlerinin başarısı ölçülmüştür.
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST GROUPS DURING THE EU MEMBERSHIP PROCESS OF TURKEY
Authors: YURTTAŞ Şükrü Alper
Published: December 2022

In parallel to the devolution of authority from member nations to the EU, the lobbying actions of various entities towards EU institutions have expanded over time. A variety of organisations coordinates lobbying efforts on behalf of EU institutions. The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of a candidate country's interest groups' lobbying efforts by focusing on Turkey as a case.Due to the length of the EU membership process, which has exceeded 20 years, Turkey is regarded as an exceptional case. This study examines the lobbying actions of four economic and two political bodies in Turkey between 1999 and 2021, based on a typological description of two sorts of groupings. In terms of research method, a two-stage approach was adopted by using qualitative and quantitative tools together. In the first stage, written documents were analysed to determine the institutions’ general attitudes towards the EU accession process and the topics they focus on. The documents in question includes periodic activity reports, thematic reports, press releases, statements of institution representatives for non-governmental organizations and party programs, election manifestos, statements of party leaders or representatives, and parliamentary minutes for political parties. In addition, the news in the national media about the activities of the institutions was examined through an extensive media scan. Following this, in the second stage, semi-structured questionnaires were prepared for all institutions and answers were sought in in-depth interviews with EU representatives of the institutions examined, EU decision makers who are the addressees of the lobbying activities, and relevant experts on lobbying in the EU. According to the findings of the research, the study suggests that variations in Turkey-EU relations have a detrimental impact on the lobbying actions of these entities. However, the lobbying actions of the entities listed below are less influenced by these changes. These are the groups that focus on their particular field of operations at the technical level rather than the Turkish accession process and create deeper relationships with transnational umbrella organizations. The statistics imply that non-governmental organizations are more effective than political parties in EU lobbying actions.
Re-imagining ‘how’ community dance affects the health and wellbeing of older adults
Authors: Hills Francine , Buck Ralph , Weber Rebecca
Published: December 2022

We are currently experiencing unprecedented population aging worldwide, with people over 65 projected to outnumber youth for the first time in human history.  As such, the need to support this demographic’s health and wellbeing has never been more acute. There is a growing recognition that engagement with dance and arts provides numerous benefits for the health of older people, with existing research existing primarily within a biomedical model of efficacy.  Driven by the primary research question “how does dance affect the health and wellbeing of older adults”, we reflect on the potential insights gained by returning to the root of research aims and methodologies.  Sitting in conversation with dance and health scholarship and leaning into critical gerontology debate, this article broadens discourse to consider not only how evidence is articulated, but as importantly, how it is being asked.  Through a series of exploratory “how” questions that critically engage with literature from practitioner, participant, and sector perspectives, we consider elucidating the origins of research enquiry as fundamental to broadening and deepening our understandings of the benefits of community dance for the health and wellbeing of older adults.
Correlation of Spiritual Well-Being and Hopelessness In Leukemia Patients at District Peshawar Cancer Hospitals.
Authors: Anwar Nasir , Ghani Nasreen , Zeb Akhtar , Muhammad Baseer , Sultan Amir
Published: December 2022

Background: Cancer is considered the most fatal diseases which is accountable for Cancer second leading cause of death in the developed country like United States and contributes to a high mortality rate in all age groups. Patient with cancer face life-threating situation through the period of diseases process. Aim: To explore the spiritual well-being and hopelessness among the leukemia patient and it correlation with each other. Methodology: A descriptive correlation design was used while patient with leukemia were the study participants and HMC and IRNUM were study setting. Sample size of the study was 320 while using consecutive sampling technique. Data was collected through two valid and reliable questionnaires of spiritual well-being and hopelessness, after the approval of study by IRB. Results: In the study majority of the participants were male 213(67%) and female 107(33%) In spiritual well-being the higher number of participants was moderate spiritual well-being (66%), followed by higher spiritual well-being (22%) and poor spiritual well-being (12%). The higher number of participant hopelessness were moderate (49%), then severe hopelessness (28%), and mild hopelessness (23%). Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a positive correlation between spiritual well-being and hopelessness. Spiritual and religious well-being is important to cope with these issues and improves quality of life. Keywords: Hopelessness, Cancer, spiritual well-being, leukemia
Caries Assessment by ORATEST in school going children: A cross sectional study
Authors: Jawaid Umeed , Asghar Shama , Gul Meisha , Zafar Ayesha
Published: December 2022

Aim: To determine caries activity among school going children using an uncomplicated oral rinse test (Oratest) Method: A Cross-sectional study was conducted in the Paediatrics Dentistry department of Bahria University Dental College Karachi, Pakistan from July 2019 to October 2019. Out of total 300 children visiting paediatrics dental clinic of private dental college, Karachi, Pakistan between July 2019-Oct 2019, 200 children were excluded who did not meet the inclusion criteria. Out of remaining 100 children, randomly selected 25 children were allocated to test group and separate 25 healthy children without caries were allocated to control group. On the basis of number of decayed teeth, the test group was divided into three subgroups: Group-I had 1-2 carious teeth, individuals with 3-5 carious lesions were included in Group-II, while 7-9 were included in Group-III. Microbial status was evaluated using Oratest. The time observed for the change colour represents the microbial activity, it was documented in planned proforma. Results: A total of 50 children, 26 were female and 24 were male with a mean age of 6.74 ±2.20 yrs. were included. The result showed significant relationship between control and test group in term of mean time for Colour modification and number of carious lesion. The Oratest colour change time was higher in patients with less number of carious teeth, showing an inverse relationship between Oratest and presence of caries lesions. The result also showed a significant relationship between age and eruption status of molar with caries activity. Conclusion: Caries activity can be assessed using Oratest as it is an uncomplicated, economical, chairside and time efficient test. It can be of immense service in aiding caries activity assessment in paediatric dental setups as it is gladly accepted by children. The Oratest can be used as a teaching tool to improve the oral health literacy of the children and their families, by viewing the activity of their bacteria. Keywords: Caries detector, dental caries, microbial colonies, oratest
Comparison of High-grade Maitland Mobilization and Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR) Muscle Energy Technique on pain, range of motion, and functional status in patients with Adhesive Capsulitis
Authors: Naureen Sehrish , Zia Amna , Amir Maira , Rana Faiqa Mehmood , Habiba Umme
Published: December 2022

Aim: To compare the effect of post isometric relaxation (PIR) muscle energy technique and high-grade Maitland mobilization technique on pain, glenohumeral joint abduction and external rotation, and functional activities in the subject of frozen shoulder. Study design: Randomized control trial Methods: A total of 60 patients were initially assessed for eligibility and 52 were included in the study after taking written consent. Patients were divided into two groups; Group A was treated with post isometric relaxation (PIR) technique and group B with Maitland grade (IV) mobilization for 4 weeks. Pain with a Numeric Pain rating scale, Glenohumeral joint abduction and external range of motion with a goniometer and shoulder function with shoulder pain and disability index were evaluated. Results: Both groups were similar at baseline (p> 0.05) and within-group comparison has shown that there was a significant improvement in all variables in both groups as p<0.05, but between-group comparison has shown that post-isometric relaxation (PIR) was more effective in reducing pain, improving range of motion and functional status and the mean difference between both groups for pain was 1.96, for shoulder abduction was 24.88, for external rotation was 10.42 and for SPADI was 23.27 with p<0.05 for all, showing that post isometric relaxation (PIR) muscle energy technique is superior to the Maitland grade IV mobilization technique in improving pain, Glenohumeral joint range, and shoulder function. Conclusion: Both Post isometric relaxation (PIR) and Maitland Mobilization are effective but post isometric relaxation (PIR) muscle energy technique is superior to the Maitland grade IV mobilization technique in improving pain, Glenohumeral joint range, and shoulder function. Keywords: Adhesive capsulitis, Maitland mobilization technique, Muscle energy technique, Shoulder pain and disability