bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neighborhood Deprivation and Childhood Asthma Outcomes, Accounting for Insurance Coverage
Authors: Nkoy Flory L. , Stone Bryan L. , Knighton Andrew J. , Fassl Bernhard A. , Johnson Joseph M. , Maloney Christopher G. , Savitz Lucy A.
Published: February 2018

OBJECTIVES:

Collecting social determinants data is challenging. We assigned patients a neighborhood-level social determinant measure, the area of deprivation index (ADI), by using census data. We then assessed the association between neighborhood deprivation and asthma hospitalization outcomes and tested the influence of insurance coverage.

METHODS:

A retrospective cohort study of children 2 to 17 years old admitted for asthma at 8 hospitals. An administrative database was used to collect patient data, including hospitalization outcomes and neighborhood deprivation status (ADI scores), which were grouped into quintiles (ADI 1, the least deprived neighborhoods; ADI 5, the most deprived neighborhoods). We used multivariable models, adjusting for covariates, to assess the associations and added a neighborhood deprivation status and insurance coverage interaction term.

RESULTS:

A total of 2270 children (median age 5 years; 40.6% girls) were admitted for asthma. We noted that higher ADI quintiles were associated with greater length of stay, higher cost, and more asthma readmissions (P < .05 for most quintiles). Having public insurance was independently associated with greater length of stay (β: 1.171; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.117–1.228; P < .001), higher cost (β: 1.147; 95% CI: 1.093–1.203; P < .001), and higher readmission odds (odds ratio: 1.81; 95% CI: 1.46–2.24; P < .001). There was a significant deprivation–insurance effect modification, with public insurance associated with worse outcomes and private insurance with better outcomes across ADI quintiles (P < .05 for most combinations).

CONCLUSIONS:

Neighborhood-level ADI measure is associated with asthma hospitalization outcomes. However, insurance coverage modifies this relationship and needs to be considered when using the ADI to identify and address health care disparities.
Potential Opportunities for Prevention or Earlier Diagnosis of Child Physical Abuse in the Inpatient Setting
Authors: Puls Henry T. , Anderst James D. , Bettenhausen Jessica L. , Masonbrink Abbey , Markham Jessica L. , Plencner Laura , Krager Molly , Johnson Matthew B. , Walker Jacqueline M. , Greeley Christopher S. , Hall Matthew
Published: February 2018

OBJECTIVES:

To compare rates of previous inpatient visits among children hospitalized with child physical abuse (CPA) with controls as well as between individual abuse types.

METHODS:

In this study, we used the Pediatric Health Information System administrative database of 44 children’s hospitals. Children <6 years of age hospitalized with CPA between January 1, 2011, and September 30, 2015, were identified by discharge codes and propensity matched to accidental injury controls. Rates for previous visit types were calculated per 10 000 months of life. χ2 and Poisson regression were used to compare proportions and rates.

RESULTS:

There were 5425 children hospitalized for CPA. Of abuse and accident cases, 13.1% and 13.2% had a previous inpatient visit, respectively. At previous visits, abused children had higher rates of fractures (rate ratio [RR] = 3.0 times; P = .018), head injuries (RR = 3.5 times; P = .005), symptoms concerning for occult abusive head trauma (AHT) (eg, isolated vomiting, seizures, brief resolved unexplained events) (RR = 1.4 times; P = .054), and perinatal conditions (eg, prematurity) (RR = 1.3 times; P = .014) compared with controls. Head injuries and symptoms concerning for occult AHT also more frequently preceded cases of AHT compared with other types of abuse (both P < .001).

CONCLUSIONS:

Infants hospitalized with perinatal-related conditions, symptoms concerning for occult AHT, and injuries are inpatient populations who may benefit from abuse prevention efforts and/or risk assessments. Head injuries and symptoms concerning for occult AHT (eg, isolated vomiting, seizures, and brief resolved unexplained events) may represent missed opportunities to diagnose AHT in the inpatient setting; however, this requires further study.
Use of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine as a Solo Sedative for MRI of Infants
Authors: Olgun Gokhan , Ali Mir Hyder
Published: February 2018

BACKGROUND:

Dexmedetomidine, a selective α-2 receptor agonist, can be delivered via the intranasal (IN) route and be used for procedural sedation. The drug’s favorable hemodynamic profile and relative ease of application make it a promising agent for sedation during radiologic procedures, although there are few studies on its efficacy for MRI studies.

METHODS:

A retrospective chart review was performed between June 2014 and December 2016. Outpatients between 1 and 12 months of age who received 4 μg/kg of IN dexmedetomidine for MRI were included in the analysis. Our aim with this study was to determine the rate of successful completion of the sedation procedure without the need for a rescue drug (other than repeat IN dexmedetomidine).

RESULTS:

A total of 52 subjects were included in our study. Median (interquartile range) patient age was 7 (5–8) months. Median (interquartile range) procedure length was 40 (35–50) minutes. Overall success rate (including first dose and any rescue dose IN) of dexmedetomidine was 96.2%. None of the patients had significant adverse effects related to dexmedetomidine.

CONCLUSIONS:

IN dexmedetomidine is an effective solo sedative agent for MRI in infants.
NERACA EKONOMI SUMBER DAYA PERIKANAN PANTAI UTARA JAWA
Authors: Anna Zuzy , Fauzi Akhmad
Published: February 2018

Industri perikanan tangkap yang optimal dan berkelanjutan hanya dapat dicapai denganperencanaan yang tepat melalui penerapan instrumen pengelolaan yang tepat pula.Neraca EkonomiSumber daya ikan (NESI) adalah salah satu instrumen perencanaan yang selayaknya digunakansebagai basis pengelolaan sebagaimana dimandatkan oleh UU No. 32 tahun 2009 Tentang Pengelolaandan Perlindungan Lingkungan Hidup. NESI dapat menjadi acuan utama dari Rencana PengelolaanPerikanan (RPP).Secara umum NESI memberikan pemahaman bagi pengambil kebijakan mengenaibagaimana aliran stok sumber daya ikan dan kaitannya dengan perubahan dinamika alamiah dan jugakegiatan ekonomi perikanan tangkap. Paper ini akan membahas mengenai NESI untuk perikanantangkap di Pantai Utara jawa, khususnya pada perikanan pelagik, demersal dan udang. Metode yangdigunakan adalah analisis bioekonomi standard dan estimasi parameter dengan CYP dan Fox, sertaperhitungan neraca dengan metode System of National Account dari FAO (2004) yang disesuaikandengan kondisi data yang ada. Hasil analisis meliputi pengukuran neraca aset standing stock (physicalasset account) ikan ekonomis penting beserta perubahannya, pengukuran sumber daya ikan yangdapat dimanfaatkan (fishable biomass) deplesi dan neraca moneter. Paper juga memberikan solusirekomendasi kebijakan bagi pengelolaan perikanan di wilayah kajian.Title: North Coast of Java Fisheries Resource AccountingOptimal and sustainable fisheries Industries, can only be achieved by proper planning throughimplementation of appropriate management instruments. FRA consider an instruments of planning, whichshould be used as a basis for management, as mandated by Law No.32/ 2009, regarding the Managementand Protection of the Environment. FRA could be the main reference of Fisheries Management Plan(FMP). In general FRA provides insights understanding for policy makers on how the flow of the stock offish and its relation to the changes in natural dynamics. This paper discusses the North Coast of Java’sFRA, especially on the pelagic, demersal, and shrimp Fisheries. Standard bioeconomic analysis, usingCYP and Fox models for parameter estimation, were used in this study. As parameters were estimated,FRA was calculated using the System of National Accounts of FAO (2004), modified to the conditions ofexisting data. The results of the analysis include the measurement of standing stock assets accounting(physical asset account), and its amendment on economically important fish, fishable biomass, depletionand monetary accounting. Paper also provides a solution for management of the fisheries, through policyrecommendations in that particular study area.
DINAMIKA KEBIJAKAN PENGELOLAAN DAN KEWIBAWAAN KELEMBAGAAN ADAT (Studi Kasus Pada Masyarakat Adat Liya di Wakatobi Sulawesi Tenggara)
Authors: Kurniasari Nendah , Ramadhan Andrian , Lindawati Lindawati
Published: February 2018

Pasang surut kewenangan lembaga adat dalam pengelolaan sumberdaya kelautan dan perikanan di Wakatobi, turut berpengaruh terhadap kondisi sumberdaya alam tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan bagaimana peran kelembagaan adat dalam pengelolaan sumberdaya kelautan dan perikanan. Penelitian pada masyarakat adat liya di Kabupaten Wakatobi pada Tahun 2015 dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif yang mengandalkan data sekunder dan data primer dari berbagai informan kunci.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelembagaan adat di wakatobi meskipun eksistensinya sudah menurun namun kewibawaannya relatif masih kuat sehingga berpotensi sebagai lembaga yang efektif untuk mengatur perilaku masyarakat dalam memanfaatkan sumberdaya kelautan dan perikanan secara arif. Hal ini berpengaruh terhadap keberlanjutan nilai sosial dari sumberdaya. Oleh karenanya, revitalisasi lembaga adat merupakan langkah yang harus segera dilaksanakan oleh pemerintah guna menjaga sumberdaya kelautanan dan perikanan secara berkelanjutan.Title: Exoticism of Wakatobi and institutional initiative Citizen using Case study on Indigenous peoples in Wakatobi Sulawesi TenggaraThe dynamics of the authority of traditional institutions in the management of marine resources and fisheries in the Wakatobi, also affect the condition of the natural resources. This study aims to describe how the role of traditional institutions in the management of marine resources and fisheries. The study was conducted in Wanci and Kaledupa in 2015 using qualitative methods that rely on secondary data and primary data from a variety of key informants. The results showed that the traditional institutions in wakatobi although its existence has been declining but still relatively strong authority, thereby potentially as effective institutions to regulate people's behavior in the use of marine and fishery resources wisely. Therefore, the revitalization of traditional institutions is a step that should be undertaken by the government to safeguard marine and fisheries resources in a sustainable manner.
SUSTAINABLE COMPANY VALUES THROUGH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND PROFITABILITY
Authors: SULISNANINGRUM Ema
Published: February 2018

The increasingly strong business competition today forces both government and private organizations to empower and optimize all their resources to sustain the organization. This study aims to examine the effect of human resource quality, commitment and motivation on the performance of administrative staff both simultaneously and partially at Regional Secretariat of Malang Regency. The type of this research is explanatory research using multiple regression analysis method. The result of this research shows a magnitude influence of human resources quality, commitment and motivation toward employee performance. This research contributes the development theory of human resources and provide material as a consideration related to performance improvement of administrative staff.
XVI. YÜZYIL OSMANLI İSTANBULU GAYRİMENKUL FİYAT SERİSİ: İSTANBUL KADI SİCİLERİ IŞIĞINDA
Authors: ÇİFTÇİ Yasemin
Published: February 2018

İstanbul tarihte Roma, Bizans ve Osmanlı İmparatorlukları olmak üzere üç büyük imparatorluğa başkentlik yapmış bir şehirdir. Yakın geçmişimiz 2010’da Avrupa Kültür Başkenti olarak seçilmiş ve tarihi arka planı sayesinde geçmişte sahip olduğu ekonomik, siyasi ve sosyal boyutta yönlendirici konumunu; bugün de sürdürmektedir. Bu durumun bir sonucudur ki; İstanbul, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nu tek başına temsil edebilme gücüne sahiptir. Dolayısıyla İstanbul ile ilgili yapılan her araştırma Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun en net yansıması olmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı, Osmanlı İstanbulu gayrimenkul fiyat serisini oluşturmak ve bu serinin XVI. yüzyıl fiyat devrimi ile aynılaşan ya da farklılaşan trendini açıklamaktır. Bu bağlamda XVI. yüzyıl İstanbul Kadı Sicilleri’nde yer alan seçilmiş gayrimenkul satış kayıtları incelenerek gayrimenkul fiyat serisi oluşturulmuştur. Sonuç itibariyle XVI. yüzyıl Osmanlı İstanbulu gayrimenkul fiyat serisinin XVI. yüzyıl fiyat devrimini yansıttığı tespit edilmiştir.
BİR REKABET ARACI OLARAK TÜKETİCİ YENİLİKÇİLİĞİNİN SATIN ALMA DAVRANIŞINA ETKİSİ
Authors: AYDIN KILIÇ Esra , PORTAKALCI Mustafa
Published: February 2018

Küreselleşme ile pazarda yaşanan artan rekabet, işletmeleri kendilerini rakiplerinden ayıracak özellikler sunarak tüketicide satın alma davranışını geliştirmeye itmiştir. Tüketicilerin satın alma davranışını belirleyen unsurlar arasında algılama, öğrenme, kişilik, tutum ve inançlar gibi psikolojik, kültür, aile, referans çevre gibi sosyolojik ve yaş, cinsiyet, meslek, gelir ve eğitim durumu gibi kişisel faktörler etkili olmaktadır. Bu faktörlerin yanı sıra reklam, marka, ürün/hizmet özellikleri gibi etkenler de tüketicilerin satın alma eğilimlerine yön vermektedir. Tüketicinin satın alma kararlarına yön veren bu unsurlar yaratıcılık ve inavasyon ekseninde değerlendirildiğinde artan rekabetle birlikte işletmelerin hayatlarını devam ettirmelerinde yaratıcılığı ve inavasyonu önemli bir değer olarak benimsemelerini gerekli kılmaktadır. Pazara yeni giren işletmeler kadar pazarda hali hazırda yer alan firmaların da etkin yönetimi ve yönetim anlayışları içine yaratıcılığı ve inavasyonu dahil etmeleri önem arz etmektedir. Rekabet ortamında rakiplerinden fark yaratarak sıyrılmak isteyen işletmelerin başvurduğu stratejilerden biri olan inavasyon reklamlar aracılığı ile ilgili hedef kitlelere duyrulmaktadır. İşletmler rakipleri ile arasındaki farklarını ortaya koyacak mal, hizmet ve fikirlerle ilgili yenilikler sunularak tüketicileri satın alma davranışına yönlendirmek amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada, özlüce yenilik olarak da tamımlanan inavasyonun nihai tüketicilerin satın alma davranışlarındaki rolünü ortaya koymak amacıyla KKTC’nin başkenti Lefkoşa’da bir alan araştırması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma verileri yüzyüze görüşme anket yöntemi ile elde edilmiştir. Özgün; güvenirlik ve geçerlik analizleri ile test edilerek geliştirilen ölçekle tüketicilerin demografik özellikleri dışında ürün/hizmet yeniliklerinin ve tüketici yenilikçilik anlayışının satın alma kararlarını belirlemede ne denli önemli ve ön planda olduğunu tespit etmek amaçlanmaktadır
TÜKETİCİLERİN EĞİTİM DURUMLARININ SATIN ALMA DAVRANIŞLARINDA ROLÜ; GIDA VE KOZMETİK REKLAMLARI ÖZELİNDE
Authors: PORTAKALCI Mustafa , AYDIN KILIÇ Esra
Published: February 2018

İşletmeler açısından küreselleşmenin en büyük etkilerinden biri hiç şüphesiz artan rakabet ortamı olmuştur. Pazardaki rakabet ortamına ayak uydurmaya çalışan işletmeler rakipleri arasından sıyrılabilmek ve tüketiciler tarafından tercih edilebilmek amacıyla birçok yola başvurmaktadır. Tüketicilerin tercihlerini belirlemelerinde ise birçok faktör etkili olmaktadır. Bunlar kültür, alt kültür, referans grupları, aile gibi sosyal faktörlerden, motivasyon, algılama, öğrenme, inançlar ve kişilik gibi psikolojik faktörlere, yaş, cinsiyet, gelir seviyesi, meslek ve eğitim gibi kişisel faktörlere uzanan geniş bir yelpazede yer alır. Tüketicinin satın alma karar süreci ise birbiriyle ilişkili ve ard arda gelen; ihtiyacın ortaya çıkması, seçme ve satın alıp tüketme süreçlerini içerir. Pazarlama çalışanları ise bu süreçte en temel adımlar olan satın alma öncesi, satın alma ve satın alma sonrası faaliyetleri üzerinde düşünür. Reklamlar özelinde düşünüldüğünde pazarlama çalışanları tüketicileri satın almayı önererek ihtiyacı ortaya çıkarır, reklam metinlerindeki davranış ve sözlerle ürün/hizmet kullanımına yönlendirir ve seçim yaparak satın almanın gerçekleşmesini sağlamaya çalışır. Ancak tüketicinin demografik özellikleri reklamın tasarım, araç ve türü ile ilgili unsurlara ilişkin görüşlerini farklılaştırmaktadır. Çalışmada nihai tüketicinin eğitim durumuna göre reklamlara ilişkin görüşleri değerlendirilerek satın alma davranışlarını belirlemede ne denli önemli ve ön planda olduğu belirlemek amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda KKTC’nin Lefkoşa, Gazimağusa ve Girne ilçelerinde yüzyüze görüşme yoluyla alan araştırılması yapılmıştır. Araştırma verileri, araştırmacıların kendisi tarafından literatürden ve daha önce yapılan araştırmalar doğrultusunda geliştirilen; güvenirlik ve geçerlik analizleri ile test edilmiş ölçek yardımıyla elde edilmiştir.
Preparation and properties of controlled compacting filling material based on admixture technique
Authors: Zhang Xuesong , Yu Rangang , Chen Jinping
Published: February 2018

Using fly ash as the main raw material with a certain amount of cement, polycarboxylate super plasticizer and the admixture such as slump retaining agent and thickening agent, a type of controlled low-strength materials is developed that can be used to fill the discarded oil pipeline. Controlled compacting filling materials exhibit good fluidity and low compressive strength. These materials can take advantage of waste efficiently. With the aid of some admixtures, such as polycarboxylic high performance water-reducing agents DW-I and DWB01 and thickening agent carboxymethyl cellulose, fly ash as a raw material is mixed with 10–15 wt% cement to prepare low-cost controlled compacting filling material that meets the fluidity and compressive strength required to fill an unused oil pipeline. Given the local elevation difference along the wasted pipeline, this material can rely on gravity transportation to fill in the terminal position of the pipeline and self-compact, which can reap economic and environmental benefits.
Response of copper’s microstructure to laser shock peening
Authors: Fan Yujie , Guo Erbin , Dai Yibin
Published: February 2018

The response of copper’s microstructure to laser shock peening (LSP) was investigated in this study. LSP experiment was conducted with a Spitlight neodymium (Nd)-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser. Then microstructural observations in the affected zone and substrate were conducted by means of cross-sectional optical microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The experimental results indicated that the distribution of grain size becomes more uniform near the top surface after LSP treatment, and the average grain size in the top surface is about 5 μm. There are four typical microstructural features along the depth direction due to the ultrahigh plastic strain in the affected zone, and the microstructure changes with the number of LSP impacts. The movement of and interaction between dislocations plays an important role in the evolution of the dislocation structure. Additionally, the grain refinement mechanism of copper along the depth direction, induced by the plastic deformation during multiple LSP impacts, was proposed based on the microstructural observations.
Şeyh Muhammed Mütevellî eş-Şa‘râvî’nin Hayat ve Ölüm Eseri Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: ZEKİ Coşkun
Published: February 2018

İnsanlar arasında belki de hayat ve ölüm konusu
kadar tartışılan bir konu yoktur. Ve yine âlimlerin birçoğunun hayat ve ölüm
meselesi gibi yanlış bir bilgi ile çözmeye çalıştıkları bir vaka da yoktur.
Hayat ve ölüm insanlar arasında çokça tartışılan konuların başında gelmektedir.
Hatta âlimlerin birçoğunun bu konuları yanlış bir bilgi ile çözmeye
çalıştıkları da vâkidir. Ölüm bizler için bir gayb meselesidir. Gayba ait olan
tüm haber ve hususları ise Yüce Allah’tan alıyoruz. Son çağlarda İslam
dünyasının yetiştirdiği büyük İslam âlimi Şa‘râvî de bu gerçekliği güzel
anlamış, hayat ve ölüm konusunu aynı adlı eserinde Kur’an ve hadislere
dayanarak çözmeye çalışmıştır. Bu çalışmada Şa‘râvî’nin “Hayat ve Ölüm” adlı
eseri temel alınarak tarih boyunca insanları düşündüren bu iki mefhum üzerinden
onun fikirleri ortaya konmuş ve konuyla ilgili düşüncelerimiz ifade edilmiştir.
La importancia de comprender y enseñar las creencias fundamentales de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Authors: Hucks II Willie E.
Published: February 2018

Las 28 Creencias Fundamentales de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día ilustran la actividad salvadora de Dios en beneficio de su creación. A través de todas las enseñanzas de nuestra Iglesia, llega a ser evidente que Dios es un Dios de amor que solo quiere lo mejor para aquellos a quienes Él creó. Por lo tanto, preguntas como ¿por qué somos adventistas? ¿Por qué creemos como creemos? ¿Qué diferencia hace este hecho? ¿Qué diferencia debería hacer? ¿Por qué deberían interesarse los demás por el adventismo?, necesitan ser respondidas.
Ángel Manuel Rodríguez, editor. Worship, Ministry, and the Authority of the Church, Silver Sping, MD: Biblical Research Institute, 2016).
Authors: Iparraguirre Joel , Mendoza Oscar S.
Published: February 2018

Reseña a un libro recientemente publicado por el Instituto de Investigaciones Bíblicas de la Asociación General de los Adventistas del Séptimo Día.
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for paraquat poisoning: A systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies v1
Authors: He Fang , Zhou Aiting , Feng Shuo
Published: February 2018

The aim of this study was to systematically review and analyze the published preclinical studies of MSC administration in the treatment of animal models of PQ poisoning to provide a basis for cell therapy of PQ poisoning.The electronic databases PubMed and CBMdisc were searched in this systematic review. The characteristics of MSC treatment of animal models of PQ poisoning were summarized. After quality assessment, relevant results were used to evaluate the effects of MSC transplantation. Publication bias was assessed.
PROFESYONEL BASKETBOL ve VOLEYBOLCULARIN ANTRENÖR İLETİŞİM BECERİ DÜZEYLERİ ALGISI ve SPORCULARIN KAYGI DÜZEYLERİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: ATEŞ Cenge , YILDIZ Yavuz , YILDIZ Kadir
Published: February 2018

Bu
çalışmada, profesyonel basketbol ve voleybolcuların algıladıkları antrenör iletişim
be­cerisi ile sporcuların kaygı durumu üzerinde etkili olabilecek değişkenlerin
incelenmesi amaç­lanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, rastgele örneklem
yöntemiyle belirlenen 235 sporcudan (106 kadın, 129 erkek) oluşmaktadır. Veri
toplama aracı olarak Antrenör İletişim Beceri Ölçeği (Yılmaz 2008) ve Sürekli
Kaygı Ölçeği (Spielberger ve diğerleri, 1970) kullanılmıştır. Verilerin
analizinde; korelasyon ve regresyon testleri kullanılmıştır. Cinsiyet, medeni
durum, spor yapma süresi ve mevcut antrenör ile çalışma süresinin antrenör
iletişim becerisi düzeyi algısı üzerinde etkisi olduğu; cinsiyet ve eğitim
düzeyinin ise sporcuların sürekli kaygı düzeyi üzerinde etkisi olduğu
saptanmıştır. Sonuç olarak, 22 yıl ve üzeri spor yapma süresi olan sporcuların 7
yıl ve altı spor yapma süresi olan sporculara göre antrenörlerinin iletişim
becerisini daha yüksek seviyede algıladığı; kadın sporcuların erkek sporculara
göre, voleybolcuların ise basketbolculara göre kay­gı düzeylerinin daha yüksek
olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Amatör sporcular ve farklı branşların dahil edildiği,
profesyonel ve amatör sporcuların antrenör iletişim becerisi algısı ve kaygı
düzeylerine yönelik olarak yapılacak araştırmalarda farklı sonuçlar elde
edilebilir.
DÖNÜŞEN MEDYA ÇAĞINDA SİYASAL KATILIM: İSTANBUL’DA YAŞAYAN 18-22 YAŞ SEÇMEN ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: KUTLU Asuman
Published: February 2018

This study has focused on offline and online political
participation behaviour of young people and the relationship between two
variables.The research group sampled by proportional stratified technique
includes 600 Istanbul residents who are aged between 18-22. In order to resolve
and interpret data obtained in face-to-face surveys correlation and regression
tests were done. As a result, this research shows that most frequently
displayed offline political participation is voting. While information oriented
political participation behaviours related to media use follows voting, it is
found that young people do not exhibit behaviours requiring a more active
participation. On the other hand, a factor analysis revealed 3 online
politicalbehaviours: online political sharing, sharing on social media and
online political action/protest. Correlation tests conducted showed that
online/offline political participation, have an impact on each other. According
to regression analysis results, offline political participation increases
online political participation.
OSMANLI BASININDA SA’Y U AMEL TARTIŞMALARI
Authors: DEMİR Kenan
Published: February 2018

The Ottoman intellectuals began to follow developments in
the West as they recognized that the Ottoman state in the 19th century has
fallen economically against Western states and they are proceeded to identify
the main reasons behind the economic development of European states.
Intellectuals observed that in the West the people conducted in private
enterprise activities by acting on the idea of personal enterprise and working
psychology played an important role in all sectors of economy. For this reason,
they tried to overcome the idea of private enterprise to Ottoman people. In
this direction, they thought that the economic troubles in the country would be
removed and production will increase from the standpoint of the people turning
to private enterprise. The intellectuals benefited from the newspapers to reach
out to the public and to educate them and for this reason they received many
articles in order to inform the people in the periodicals and to give them
modern ideas. The intellectuals have received many articles in the press of the
period on the subject of this study. With these letters, it is desired to
increase the interest of the people to entrepreneurship and it has been stated
that the people should work in the direction of the private enterprise. It has
also been expressed that people should give importance to scientific studies
besides economic effort and also mentioned that today’s modern technologies are
the result of these studies. They also wanted to strengthen the scientific
accumulation of the people for the development of the Ottoman state and the
improvement of technology in the country. In this study, the articles of
private enterprise seen in the Ottoman Press were determined and the content
analysis of the published works was made.
DİJİTAL KÜLTÜR, DİJİTAL YERLİLER ve GÜNÜMÜZDEKİ YENİ FİLM SEYİR DENEYİMLERİ
Authors: MEDİN Burak
Published: February 2018

Film viewing experiences and viewing culture is changing
from the past times constantly. Communicational and cultural memory,
perception, way of thinking and action of the audience are shaped around the
cultural, social, economical and political conditions in a given society.
Another effective factor on the viewing practice is also the unique language of
communicational spaces itself. The leading role of forming the memory,
perception and the action of film viewing belongs to verbal, written,
electronic or digital culture of the audience. This study is based on digital
culture due to its focus on new film viewing practices since 2000’s. Digital
culture is a language and this language takes an important role on forming
recent viewing practice. In this context, this study tries to comprehend the
digitalized viewing culture and the effects of this language on film viewing
practices. In order to understand the new film viewing experiences which based
on digital culture since 2000’s, in-depth interviews have been held with
digital natives via semi-structured questions. The data that has been gathered have
been categorized via thematic analysis method and interpreted through a
sociological perspective on the basis of a theoretical framework that
constructed around the digital culture and space theories.
SOSYAL MEDYA BAĞIMLILIĞININ HABER TAKİBİ MOTİVASYONLARI ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: BECAN Cihan
Published: February 2018

İnsanların
çoğu anlık bilgi sahibi olmak, çevresinde meydana gelen olaylara anlam vermek,
her hangi bir konuda grup ya da gruplarla etkileşime geçmek veya diğer
toplumsal ve psikolojik gereksinimleri karşılamak istemesinden dolayı yaşadığımız
çağda sosyal medyaya olan bağımlılık artmaktadır. Bu bağımlılığın sonucunda
insanlar özellikle haberleri ve günlük bilgilerin çoğunu sosyal medyadan almak
istemektedirler. Bu çalışma, bireylerin sosyal medyaya olan bağımlılığının
sosyal ağlar üzerinden haber takip etme motivasyonlarına yönelik etkilerini
ortaya koymaktadır. Bu amaçla İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi’nde, basit tesadüfi
örneklem yöntemiyle, 349 öğrenciyle yüz yüze anket tekniği uygulanmıştır. Bu
ankette sorular sosyal medya üzerinden haber takip etmeye yönelik
motivasyonları belirten ifadeler ile haber okuma ve paylaşma sıklığı, takip
edilen haber kaynakları ve haber konuları, kullanılan sosyal medya kanalları,
demografik faktörler gibi sıklık belirten sorular olmak üzere iki bölümde toplanmış
ve bu sorular üzerinden analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen verilere göre,
tüketicilerin sosyal medya üzerinden haber takip etme motivasyon faktörlerinin
başında bilgi edinmenin geldiği, bunu sırasıyla eğlenme, sosyalleşme ve statü
edinme faktörünün takip ettiği ortaya çıkmıştır.
KURUMSAL SOSYAL SORUMLULUK ÇERÇEVESİNDE ÇEVRESEL VATANDAŞLIK
Authors: AKGÖZ Burcu , ENGİN Elif
Published: February 2018

Today, for corporations; it is not possible to act only
in a profit-oriented manner in order to be able to realize their goals and to
sustain their existence. They need to establish and maintain good relations
with stakeholders and the society in which they live. For this reason,
corporations that are not only financially strong but also contributing to
their stakeholders and societies have begun to be respected. Meeting social
needs and anticipations has to take place within the philosophy and values of
every corporation. Within the framework of all these developments, corporations
are expected to have new responsibilities and to be responsible citizens
besides their social responsibility activities. Especially in recent times,
environmental issues have become increasingly important in the society and it
has been demanded from the corporations to present concrete behaviors in this
direction. The number of companies that protect the environment with corporate
environmental citizenship is increasing day by day,. In the framework of all
these developments, the aim of this study is to demonstrate whether the first
50 companies listed on the 2017 Fortune 500 Turkey disseminate messages about
corporate environmental citizenship in their corporate web sites. In this
study, which is based on the analysis of the websites of these companies, the
categories defined within the framework of ‘environmental citizenship’ were
examined and it is revealed that they give the message of “environmental
citizen” through their websites.
KİLİSLİ MUSTAFA RÛHÎ’NİN BİR ŞİİR MECMUASINDA TESPİT EDİLEN NA’Tİ
Authors: Şener Hasan
Published: February 2018

Edebiyat
tarihi açısından büyük bir öneme sahip kaynaklardan biri şiir mecmualarıdır.
Bazen edebiyat tarihinin asıl kaynaklarına yardımcı olmaları, bazen de yegâne
kaynak olarak işlev üstlenmeleri açısından mecmualar, edebiyat tarihinde büyük
bir boşluğu doldurur. Edebiyat tarihinin birinci dereceden kaynakları olan
tezkirelere yansımamış birçok şair, şiir, tür ve belgeyi barındırdıklarından
mecmualar, edebiyat tarihinin vazgeçilmez kaynakları arasında sayılır. Bugün
basılı divanlarda olmayan bazı şiirlere; tezkirelerde yer almayan, divanı veya
şiirleri hakkında bir bilgimiz olmayan nice şaire mecmualar vasıtasıyla
ulaşabilmekteyiz. Nitekim bildirimize konu olan Kilisli Rûhî’nin na’ti de Milli
Kütüphane 06 Mil Yz A 3259 numarada kayıtlı bir mecmuadan tespit edilmiştir.

Na’t,
Hz. Muhammed’in sevgisini, övgüsünü, güzelliklerini dile getiren;
peygamberliğini, mucizelerini, hicretini, yaşadığı sıkıntıları, şefaati ve
miraç gibi yaşadığı doğaüstü olayları konu edinen şiir türüdür. Na’t yazmak
Türk şairleri arasında bir gelenek olmuş ve mürettep divanlarda genellikle
tevhid ve münacattan sonra yer almıştır. Kilisli Mustafa Rûhî de bu geleneğe
uymuş ve mesnevi nazım şekli ile 115 beyitlik bir na’t yazmıştır. Bu bildiride
Milli Kütüphane 06 Mil Yz A 3259 numarada kayıtlı bir mecmuada tespit edilen
Mustafa Rûhî’nin na’ti şekil ve muhteva açısından ele alınacak ve na’tin
çevriyazılı metni verilecektir.
CİNSİYETİN TEKNO-PEDAGOJİK ALAN BİLGİSİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİNİN META ANALİZ YÖNTEMİYLE ARAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: Tuncer Murat , Dikmen Melih
Published: February 2018

Bu çalışmanın amacı, cinsiyetin tekno-pedagojik
alan bilgisi üzerindeki etkisini meta analiz yöntemiyle incelemektir.
Meta-analiz, benzer konularda yapılmış birbirinden bağımsız ve çok sayıda
çalışmadan elde edilmiş sayısal verileri istatistiksel olarak analiz etme ve bu
çalışmaların sonuçları hakkında genel bir yargıya varma yöntemidir. Hangi
araştırmaların meta-analize dâhil edileceğine yönelik seçimlerin yapılmasında
belirli ölçütler kullanılmıştır. Bu ölçütlere dayalı olarak 6 adet tez
çalışmasının meta-analize dâhil edilmesine karar verilmiştir. Sonuç olarak;
altı çalışma için %95 güven aralığında etki büyükleri belirlenmiştir. Meta
analiz diyagramına göre cinsiyetin teknolojik pedagojik alan bilgisi üzerindeki
etkisi sabit etki modelinde (.058), rastgele etkiler modelinde (.064)’dir.
Sonuç olarak TPAB yeterlikleri açısından cinsiyetin baskın bir bağımsız
değişken olmadığı tespit edilmiştir.
The Changing Role of Nuclear Power in the European Union: Reflections from Official Scenarios Released before and after the Fukushima Daiichi Accident
Authors: Deutsch Nikolett
Published: February 2018

Nuclear energy plays an important role in the global and European energy sectors. The nuclear disaster of Fukushima Daiichi has amplified the debate on the potential future roles of nuclear energy in the EU and has had impacts on the European Member States’ energy policies; however, the reactions of the member states were vary. Concerns about common legislation, waste management, safety and risk management have also strengthened. Initiatives were taken at national, regional and international levels. The goal of this study is to highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy utilisation in the light of the official forecasts released before and after the Japanese accident.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Their Role in the Process of Diversification of an Enterprise
Authors: Janiuk Ireneusz
Published: February 2018

This article aims to present the possibilities of using mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in diversification. Its theoretical part contains definitions of diversification and a review of literature on M&As in enterprise growth. Next, it analyzes the M&A market in Poland compared to the markets of Central and Southeast Europe. It presents diversification in the light of the main theories of firm growth and contains a review of the research on the subject of diversification as a growth concept of companies. The empirical section presents case study analyses of six Polish companies regarding the ways in which the firms pursue diversification. The research shows that the dairy companies engage in product diversification, while the meat firms implement industrial diversification. The companies examined in the course of research exemplify the phenomena connected with the use of M&As in diversification.
Relevance of Capital Structure Theories in the Service Sector
Authors: Szemán Judit
Published: February 2018

The aim of this study is to examine the relevance of capital structure theories in the Hungarian service sector between 2008 and 2014. The service sector stands in the centre of research, as the role of this sector is becoming more and more important. Whereas the importance of other sectors has decreased in the previous years and decades, the role of services shows an increasing trend in developed societies. The paper focuses on three factors. Firstly, I examine whether the classical theory is relevant, in which there is a negative linkage between profitability and capital leverage. Secondly, I examine the linkage between liquidity and capital leverage. Finally, I examine the principle of maturity matching, namely if firms in the service sector keep the golden rule to finance their non-current assets from non-current liabilities and equity.
Sustainable Energy in Post-Communist East-Central Europe : A Comprehensive Study
Authors: Nagy Zoltán , Sebestyén Szép Tekla
Published: February 2018

Energy is managed in a complex way by the theories of sustainability. All three pillars of sustainability (society, environment, and economy) are inseparable from the energy sector, because energy consumption causes so many externalities that threaten welfare in the long run. Most environmental problems are in close connection with energy use and production, such as nuclear waste management, oil spills, emission, etc. Furthermore, energy is an integral part ofthe economic and social development, and sustainable energy is a core issue. In this review a previously developed but recently improved methodology is presented which is suitable for the measurement of sustainable energy. Using panel data and estimating a Fixed Effects Model, we examine whether economic development contributes to the effectiveness of policy implementation for sustainable energy development in East-Central Europe.
Effect of oral contraceptives on tear film in reproductive age group women
Authors: Sharma Amita , Porwal Surabhi , Tyagi Manoj
Published: February 2018

Background: According to WHO 2009, 60-70% women use one of the method of contraception. 8.8% to 15.4% women use oral contraceptives. Objective of present study was to investigate the effect of oral contraceptives on androgen profile and tear film parameters in females within child bearing age.Methods: Present study involve 100 healthy women between 20-45 years, who presented in family planning clinic. Two groups were made according to the use of oral contraceptive pills. Study group consist of 50 women who were on OCPs (Oral contraception pills) and 50 as control group were not taking any hormonal contraceptives. Serum testosterone and DHEA levels of all subjects was done by Enzyme Immuno Assay on blood samples which were collected during 3th to 7th day of menstrual cycle. Quantitative test for tear secretion was done by Schirmer’s test. Stability of tear film was measured by Tear Breakup time (TBUT). Statistical analysis was done to determine the correlation between use of OCPs and androgen profile and tear film parameters.Results: Present results shows decreased androgen levels in women taking oral contraceptives as compared with age matched women who were not taking oral contraceptives. Tear secretion was significantly reduced in study group as indicated by decreased Schirmer’s test values in study group as compared to control group, the tear film stability was also significantly decreased in women taking oral contraceptives.Conclusions: Present study suggest that androgen profile decrease in women taking oral contraceptives. These results support that use of oral contraceptives may be an important etiological factor in pathogenesis of dry eye disease reproductive age group women.
Physiological and phytosanitary quality of common bean seeds used by small growers in Minas Gerais state, Brazil
Authors: Lopes Higino Marcos , Brandão Antônio Amorim , Araújo João Sebastião De Paula , Del Giudice Marcos Paiva , Bennett Mark Allan
Published: February 2018

The physiological and phytosanitary qualities of common bean seeds used on a small farming system depend on the cultural practices, drying system and storage conditions employed. The objective of this work was to evaluate eight lots of common bean seeds using germination, vigor andphytosanitary tests. The lots were produced in 2005 and 2006 in “Zona da Mata”, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, and analyzed for moisture content, germination quality, first germination count, seedling vigor, seedling emergence, electric conductivity, seedling dry weight, seedling length, hypochlorite test and blotter test. The experimental design was completely randomized with four replications. The mean seed moisture content from all lots was 8.4 %. Four lots were classified as high vigor, one as intermediate vigor and three lots as low vigor. The first germination count and electrical conductivity tests were the best for evaluating bean seed physiological quality. All seed lots were infested by fungi, mainly Alternaria, Cladosporium and Fusarium.
Teaching digital electronics course for electrical engineering students in cognitive domain
Authors: Bhuyan Muhibul Haque , Azmiri Khan Sher Shermin , Rahman Mohammad Ziaur
Published: February 2018

Digital electronics course is one of the very fundamental courses for the students of undergraduate programme of electrical and electronic engineering (EEE) and the other undergraduate engineering disciplines. Therefore, "digital electronics" shall be taught effectively, so that students can apply the knowledge learned to solve their real-life engineering problems. A teacher needs to adopt new teaching methodologies to attract current generation of students, and thus, to prepare them with practical knowledge and skills. Skills in the cognitive domain of Bloom's taxonomy revolve around knowledge, comprehension and critical thinking of a particular topic. This makes teaching and learning more effective and efficient. In this paper, the teaching method of 'digital electronics' course for the undergraduate EEE students in the cognitive domain has been described with an example. Class performance evaluation in two different cohorts shows that the students' results improve after using this approach.Keywords: Bloom's taxonomy, cognitive domain, digital electronics course, teaching methods.
Developing observation and reflective skills through teaching practice
Authors: Robles Jeannette Valencia
Published: February 2018

This case study explores the effects of addressing observations and reflective skills of 12-student teachers during their teaching practices for infant education in Guadalajara, Spain. The participants had been studying the basics of CLIL methodology and reflexive-teaching during a four-month learning period. Then, they participated in a six-hour workshop in which they were required to observe, participate in, and reflect on the teacher and each other’s on a four-minute teaching practice to assess their presentations following the given guidelines. The results show that students could demonstrate they are on the path of making effective observations and reflections on an observed practice.

 

Keywords: Reflective skills, Spain, effective observations, practice, workshop.
Are music-based interventions a way to improve executive function in autism?
Authors: Haering Sylvia Ingeborg
Published: February 2018

Executive functions (EFs) play a vital part in planning and organising everyday life, and they are directly linked to tasks like problem solving and language skills. Furthermore, weaknesses in EF are frequent in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Since music therapy is gaining popularity as a treatment and education technique with this population, it seems important to examine its effects on EFs. This study seeks to evaluate the potential of music-based interventions to influence EFs, and to discuss its value in music therapy and special education research. A total of 12 studies were included in the research. As most research is focused on active music making in healthy subjects, its effects on EF in autism must be deduced and discussed based on the literature. The findings of this study can contribute to open new perspectives in music therapy research, and to create innovative approaches for children with ASD.

 

Keywords: Executive function, autism, music therapy, special education.
Prevalence of Self-Reported Chronic Diseases and Health Services Utilization by Ethnic Minorities in Manaus Metropolitan Region
Authors: Alencar Raquel Rodrigues Ferreira Rocha de , Galvao Tais Freire , Antonio Bruno Vianei Real , Silva Marcus Tolentino
Published: February 2018

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of, and associated factors to, self-reported chronic diseases and health care utilization by eth­nicity in the Manaus Metropolitan Region.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, population-based survey from May through August 2015. Using probabilistic sampling in three stages, we recruited adults aged ≥18 years. Ethnicity was self-identified as White, Black, Yellow, Brown (Brazilian mixed-race), and Indigenous. We calculated adjusted prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% CI of chronic diseases and health service utiliza­tion for each ethnic minority and compared the data using Poisson regression with data from White respondents.

Results: In this study, we interviewed 4,001 people. Of these, 15.9% were White, 7.5% Black, 3.4% Yellow, 72.1% Brown, and 1.0% Indigenous. Indigenous respondents had the highest prevalence of self-reported hypertension (29.4%), diabetes (12.3%) and hypercholesterolemia (17.0%) among the ethnic respondent groups. Compared with the White population, Browns had less health insurance coverage (PR=.76; 95% CI: .62-.93) and reported hypertension (PR=.84; 95% CI: .72-0.98) and diabetes (PR=.69; 95% CI: .51-.94) less frequently. Yellows visited the doctor more frequently than Whites (PR=1.13; 95% CI: 1.04-1.22), with no significant difference in prevalence of diseases.

Conclusions: Indigenous respondents had higher prevalence rates of the investigated diseases. Compared with Whites, Brown respondents had lower rates of self-reported arterial hypertension and diabetes, as well as lower rates of private health insurance coverage.

Ethn Dis. 2018;28(1):49-54; doi:10.18865/ed.28.1.49
Acculturation, Mental Health, and Quality of Life am ong Hispanic Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Latent Class Analysis
Authors: Tobin Jessica , Miller Kimberly A. , Baezconde-Garbanati Lourdes , Unger Jennifer B. , Hamilton Ann S. , Milam Joel E.
Published: February 2018

Objective: Acculturation appears to be an important aspect of the association between ethnicity and disease, but it has not been explored in depth among childhood cancer survivors (CCS). The purpose of our study was to identify distinct acculturative profiles among Hispanic CCS and to assess dif­ferences in quality of life and depressive symptoms.

Design: Latent class analysis was used to identify distinct acculturative profiles using 9 indicator items reflecting Hispanic and An­glo cultural orientation. Multinomial logistic regression was performed to explore differ­ences in depressive symptoms and quality of life between acculturation classes.

Setting and Participants: Participants were diagnosed in Los Angeles County, Califor­nia, USA between 2000-2007 and were recruited for the study in 2009.

Main Outcome Measures: Center for Epi­demiologic Studies depression scale and the PedsQL 4.0 quality of life scale.

Results: Three distinct acculturation classes emerged. All classes displayed a high prob­ability of endorsing all Anglo orientation items. One class additionally demonstrated a high probability of endorsing all Hispanic orientation items and was labeled bicultural (40%); another demonstrated low probabil­ity of endorsing the Hispanic items so was labeled assimilated (32%); and the last dem­onstrated a high probability of endorsing only the Hispanic items related to language use and was labeled linguistically Hispanic/ culturally Anglo (LH) (28%).

Conclusions: The assimilated group had significantly more depressive symptoms and lower quality of life than the other two groups. This may indicate that loss of the Hispanic culture may be associated with poorer psychosocial health among CCS.

Ethn Dis. 2018;28(1):55-60; doi:10.18865/ ed.28.1.55.