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Факторный анализ реформирования законодательства Кыргызской Республики
Authors: Чикеева Зура
Published: December 2024

В статье рассмотрены основные направления реформирования законодательства в контексте правовой реформы в Кыргызской Республике. Проанализированы труды ученых-юристов, касающиеся влияния различных факторов на качественное преобразование законодательства. Исследовано практическое значение влияния социальных факторов на развитие законодательства Кыргызской Республики. Теоретико-правовой анализ плюрализма правовых теорий позволяет выделить основные социальные факторы, влияющие на развитие законодательства. Развитие законодательства Кыргызской Республики происходит в условиях стремительного развития общественных отношений. В связи с этим важное значение приобретает правовая реформа как комплекс радикальных изменений в правовой системе, осуществляемый в целях формирования демократического государства. Правовая реформа должна осуществляться путем целенаправленной, продуманной и распланированной деятельности. Одним из основных компонентов правовой реформы является реформа отечественного законодательства. Вместе с тем следует отметить, что правовая реформа не может быть эффективной без учета социальных факторов, влияющих на развитие системы законодательства Кыргызской Республики. В связи с этим теоретико-правовой анализ данных факторов приобретает особую актуальность. В теории права вопрос о факторах, влияющих на формирование законодательства, является дискуссионным. Общеизвестно, что законодательство является базовой основой правовой системы. Законодательство Кыргызской Республики детерминировано правообразующими факторами материального и духовного (идеологического) характера. Адекватное отражение существующих общественных отношений в законодательстве и определение способов их регуляции возможны лишь в случае выявления круга «действующих» факторов и определение реальной роли каждого из них. В Кыргызской Республике на развитие законодательства влияют следующие основные (внешние) факторы: политические, социально-экономические, национальные, теоретико-идеологические, социокультурные, управленческие и международные. Социальные факторы законодательства воздействуют в той или иной форме на возможность выявления потребностей в правовом регулировании, разработку, принятие, изменение или отмену законов, их содержание и применение. Таким образом, динамика социальных факторов прямо отражается на особенностях развития законодательства Кыргызской Республики.
Специальная дисциплинарная ответственность: проблемы современного правового регулирования
Authors: Яхина Мария
Published: December 2024

Автор проводит анализ различных точек зрения на выделение специальной дисциплинарной ответственности. Изучается нормативная база, регулирующая вопросы данного вида ответственности. Обращается внимание на отсутствие отдельного унифицированного акта, посвященного правовому регулированию дисциплины труда. Поднимается вопрос видов дисциплинарных взысканий и их детализации при применении специальной дисциплинарной ответственности. Исследуется возможность наложения дисциплинарных взысканий на специальных субъектов за нарушение, состоявшееся не в рабочее время. Автор предлагает разделять случаи специальной дисциплинарной ответственности исходя не из отрасли экономики, а на основе особенностей деятельности работников, выделяя при этом пять групп. В статье анализируются предлагаемые учеными определения понятия специальной дисциплинарной ответственности, и указывается на необходимость дальнейшей разработки этого понятия в науке. Автором предлагается определение специальной дисциплинарной ответственности. Специальная дисциплинарная ответственность — это предусмотренная федеральными законами, уставами и положениями о дисциплине ответственность работника за совершенный дисциплинарный проступок, связанный со спецификой выполняемой им трудовой функции. Автор предлагает закрепить срок действия наложенного дисциплинарного взыскания в два года. Увеличение срока действия будет больше дисциплинировать работника, а также предупреждать его от совершения новых дисциплинарных проступков. Предлагается ввести специальную дисциплинарную ответственность работников метрополитена. Это связано, в частности, с тем, что между работниками метрополитена и железных дорог существуют значительные различия в трудовых обязанностях и в системе движения поездов. В статье отмечается необходимость своевременного принятия перечней должностей, на которые распространяются нормы отдельных уставов, например, Устава о дисциплине работников организаций, эксплуатирующих особо радиационно опасные и ядерно опасные производства. Предлагается разработка специального отраслевого нормативного акта о специальной дисциплинарной ответственности медицинских работников. Автор приходит к выводу, что необходимо расширять круг лиц, подлежащих специальной дисциплинарной ответственности. Это будет способствовать улучшению эффективности выполнения ими своих трудовых обязанностей.
Metabolomics Investigation of Airborne Pheromones in Saussurea costus
Authors: Amina Meliani , Fatima Djadouni
Published: December 2024

The metabolomics approach as one of the important tools of Metabolomics has provided a powerful motivation for scientists to combine data generated from extracted compounds to create a more holistic understanding of pest management. Its application allows us to identify the entire profile of detectable metabolites contained in Essential oil anti-insects as an environmentally friendly alternative. Focusing on plant protection insecticides, and leading to its substitution, pheromones found in the Costu essential oils (EOs) may exert beneficial effects on pest management.
Введение в специальность
Authors: Перфильева Н.В. , Сафаралиева Л.А.
Published: December 2024

Пособие составлено в соответствии с программой курса «Введение в специальность» и содержит лекции по программе курса. В пособии представлены также практические задания и темы для коллоквиумов. Пособие предназначено для студентов филологического факультета, обучающихся по направлению «Лингвистика», а также может быть полезно студентам других гуманитарных специальностей, желающим иметь представления о языке и законах его развития, освоить основные понятия и термины теоретической и прикладной лингвистики, психолингвистики, когнитивной лингвистики, изучить основные классификации языков: генеалогические, типологические и ареальные.
The Effect of Experiences of Comparing International Mathematics Curricula on Prospective Mathematics Teachers' Views on Primary Mathematics Curriculum
Authors: Ulum Hakan
Published: December 2024

This research was conducted among prospective mathematics teachers during the 2023-2024 academic year at a university in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. The study's primary objective was to investigate the impact of comparative experiences with international mathematics curricula on the perceptions and attitudes of prospective mathematics teachers towards the elementary mathematics curriculum in Turkey. Specifically, the study aimed to explore how the experiences gained by prospective mathematics teachers through the examination of international mathematics curricula reflected their perceptions and attitudes towards their country's elementary mathematics curriculum. In the study, a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design was used and supported by interviews. The sample consisted of 10 prospective mathematics teachers enrolled in an elective course called "Comparison of Mathematics Teaching Programs." The findings indicate that the experience of analysing international mathematics curricula positively influenced the participants' perceptions and attitudes towards teaching programmes. Prospective teachers suggested improvements such as developing a curriculum closer to international standards, increasing student-centeredness, and diversifying assessment and evaluation methods. The results provide significant insights for developing elementary mathematics curricula and underscore the importance of integrating global perspectives into teacher education programs.
A Scale Development Study to Use the Flipped Classroom Model in Mathematics Education
Authors: Özdemir Emine , Topçu Göre Beyzanur
Published: December 2024

– In this study, it was aimed to develop a valid and reliable scale to evaluate the use of the Flipped Classroom Model in secondary school mathematics teaching. The study design was determined as a survey design. In the process of developing the scale, an item pool was first created and expert opinion was obtained. Adjustments were made according to the opinions of experts. The study group was determined by simple random sampling and the application was carried out with a total of 871 middle school students from grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. According to the data obtained, validity and reliability analyses of the scale were conducted with SPSS and AMOS programs. The Flipped Classroom Model Evaluation (FCME) Scale consists of two subscales: the “Evaluation of Teaching Conducted with Video Lessons” (ETCVL) subscale and the “Evaluation of Teaching Conducted with Face-to-Face Lessons” (ETCFFL) subscale. As a result of the analyses, the FCME scale consisting of 32 items in total was developed. The reliability coefficient of the ETCVL subscale was .846, the reliability coefficient of the ETCFFL subscale was .775 and the reliability coefficient of the scale as a whole was .886. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the FCME Scale is valid and reliable.
The Effects of Formative Assessment on Student Achievement and Attitudes in Math
Authors: Akbaş Çağla , Ozan Ceyhun
Published: December 2024

The objective of formative assessment is to allocate or assign a value to the student, identify the student’s learning deficiencies and make instructional arrangements to eliminate these deficiencies. This study employed a non-equivalent group pre-test and post-test design to investigate the effects of formative assessment on fifth-grade students’ academic achievement and their attitudes toward mathematics. The independent variables were formative assessment and level-determining evaluation methods. The dependent variables were students’ academic achievements and attitudes toward mathematics. The research group comprised fifth-grade students of a determined secondary school in the Pasinler district of Erzurum province. Through random assignment, 17 students were included in the experimental group and 13 in the control group. The data were obtained using the achievement test and attitude scale. This research was conducted in a secondary school fifth-grade math class for 11 weeks. The mathematics teacher, the researcher, delivered lessons to both groups. The mathematics achievement of students in the experimental group was higher than the control group. However, the difference was not statistically significant. Similarly, no significant difference was found in the attitudes of students toward math. Various recommendations were made in light of the findings obtained in this study.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Laboratory Safety: Its Significance for the Discipline of Chemistry
Authors: Emiroğlu Mustafa Tuğbay , Yılmaz Ayhan
Published: December 2024

Laboratory safety is a multidisciplinary field of research that is highly significant for science education, and especially for the discipline of chemistry. This study addresses the developments, primary fields of study, and research tendencies related to the scope and application of laboratory safety in chemistry. The study utilized a survey research design from among descriptive methods and applied a bibliometric analysis technique. To this end, a total of 279 works published on laboratory safety between 1965 and 2024 and indexed in the Web of Science database were analyzed. The analyses encompassed 60 countries, 279 publications, 51 authors, and 43 subject categories. Findings were analyzed using VOSviewer via the bibliometric analysis method. According to the obtained results, the country with the highest number of relevant publications is the United States, the institution with the highest number of published articles is the University of California system, the journal with the highest number of articles is Journal of Chemical Education, and the researchers with the highest numbers of publications are Nancy L. Wayne and Xiaoyan Wang, followed by Imke Schröder, James H. Gibson, and Xinglong Jin. Although many researchers study the subject of laboratory safety, it is seen that the cooperation among authors is extremely weak. The most commonly used keywords were identified as “laboratory safety,” “safety hazards,” and “laboratory management.”
Uncovering the Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students’ Conceptual Understanding Levels and Misconceptions of Simple Electric Circuits from 2018 to 2023
Authors: Özmen Kübra
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to investigate undergraduate physiotherapy students' conceptual understanding levels of simple electric circuits and the misconceptions they brought to introductory physics courses, over five years, from 2018 to 2023. This retrospective study adopted an exploratory research methodology. Using purposive sampling, undergraduate students majoring in physiotherapy and rehabilitation and attending the Physics II course at a private university from 2018 to 2023 were selected as participants. In total, the results of the Simple Electric Circuit Diagnostic Test (SECDT) voluntarily taken by 296 students (209 females and 87 males) aged 18 to 22 were included in the study. The students' responses in the SECDT were analyzed using MS Excel and further analysis with IBM PASW18. The researcher calculated the frequency of each misconception category by adding up the students' responses to all questions related to that category. The independent samples Kruskal Wallis test with post-hoc analysis (pairwise comparisons) was conducted to determine whether student groups in different academic years were statistically different regarding SECDT scores. The results showed that students held five common misconceptions over five years: clashing current model, short circuit misconception, power supply as constant current source model, sequential reasoning, and local reasoning. Moreover, the study revealed a peak in 2021-2022 regarding students having better conceptual understanding levels than other years. Five-year data showed that minimal changes have occurred, and that prevalent misconceptions did not change over time. These findings can help educators when designing their courses, explicitly focusing on these misconceptions to promote a better conceptual understanding of electricity.
Mathematics in Environmental Education: An Investigation of Preservice Teachers’ Skills in Drawing and Interpreting Population Size Graphs
Authors: Ünlü Veli , Koyunlu Ünlü Zeynep
Published: December 2024

Drawing and interpretation graphs, as key mathematical skills, are widely used in teaching various subjects within science education. Population ecology, a topic in the environmental education course within the elementary education curriculum of Türkiye, is one such subject. In the context of this environmental education course, graphs are employed to teach and interpret the factors influencing the growth and decline of populations. This qualitative study aimed to examine the graph drawing and interpretation skills of preservice elementary school teachers in relation to population size. Fifty-seven preservice elementary school teachers from the elementary education department of a university in the Central Anatolia region of Türkiye participated in the study. These preservice teachers were provided with growth rate vs. time graphs of different populations and were asked to draw and interpret graphs representing change numbers of individuals vs. time. The findings revealed that many preservice teachers struggled with both drawing and interpreting population graphs. Specifically, most participants encountered difficulties while drawing and interpreting linear and particularly curvilinear graphs, as they failed to account for the simultaneous changes in two variables. The study’s findings are expected to raise awareness about the importance of mathematical skills and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in environmental education, as well as providing direction for future research.
Reliability Assessment of Competitive Failure Systems Based on Three Parameter Weibull Distribution and Wiener Process
Authors: Shangguan Anqi , Feng Nan , Fei Rong , Hei Xinhong , Jin Yongze , Mu Lingxia
Published: December 2024

Considering the competitive failure that exists in the operation of industrial systems, including degradation failure and sudden failure, this paper presents a reliability assessment method based on the three-parameter Weibull distribution and the Wiener process. Nonlinear functions are proposed to establish the relationship between the different failure processes, and the reliability model is derived. The Metropolis-Hastings (MH) sampling algorithm of the Monte Carlo Markov Chain (MCMC) method is employed to estimate the parameters in this study. The reliability assessment results are obtained by the real degradation samples. The results show that the reliability model incorporating the three-parameter Weibull distribution produces more comprehensive and dependable results. Furthermore, MH sampling can solve the issues of complex likelihood functions that cannot directly obtain parameter evaluation results. Additionally, this paper analyzes the sensitivity of the model parameters, thereby offering theoretical support for enhancing the safe operation of the system.
Orta Çocukluk Döneminde Empatik Eğilimin Arkadaşlık Niteliğini Yordayıcı Rolü
Authors: Yurdakul Yeşim
Published: December 2024

Orta çocukluk döneminde empatik eğilimin arkadaşlık niteliğini yordayıcı rolünün incelenmesini amaçlayan bu araştırma korelasyonel araştırma tasarımında gerçekleştirilmiş olup, çalışma grubunu 9-11 yaş grubu 271 çocuk oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada çocukların empatik eğilimlerini belirlemek için “KASİ Empatik Eğilim Ölçeği-Çocuk Formu”, arkadaşlık niteliğini değerlendirmek için “Arkadaşlık Niteliği Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda kız çocuklarının hem duygusal hem de bilişsel boyutta empatik eğilimlerinin erkek çocuklarına kıyasla anlamlı derecede daha yüksek olduğu, çocukların yaşı arttıkça empatik eğilimlerinin azaldığı görülmüştür. Kız çocuklarının sırları paylaşma/kendini açma alt boyutunda, erkek çocuklarının ise çatışma çözme ve ihanet alt boyutunda anlamlı olarak yüksek puanları olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca duygusal ve bilişsel empatinin arkadaşlık niteliğini anlamlı olarak yordadığı belirlenmiştir. Başka bir deyişle çocukların bilişsel empati ve duygusal empati puanları arttıkça arkadaşlık ilişkilerinin niteliği de artmaktadır. Çalışmada ulaşılan sonuçlar doğrultusunda ailelere, öğretmenlere ve yapılacak olan araştırmalara yönelik araştırmacılara önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
SCENARIOS OF UKRAINIAN POLITICAL NATION DEVELOPMENT IN THE YOUTH’S REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE
Authors:   Institute for Social and Political Psychology оf NAES of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Оstapenko I. V.
Published: December 2024

The relevance of the study is caused by the need to identify the features of the relationship between national identity and Ukrainian youth`s representations about the future. The aim of the article is to highlight the results of a qualitative focus group study of the peculiarities of the manifestation of national identification in young people’s ideas about the future.
According to the results of the study, it was established that the national identity of young Ukrainians is formed around a political nation, not belonging to an ethnic group. Language, culture and history play a big role in the sense of belonging. The Ukrainian nation is characterized by the majority of young people as monolithic, integral, united. Because of the war, national identity has become more pronounced and pro-Western.
The contours of possible scenarios for the development of the Ukrainian political nation have been outlined as follows: 1) cohesion growth; 2) radicalization; 3) leaning towards authoritarianism; 4) successful democratic development; 5) isolationism; 6) struggle for the independence restoration (in case of military defeat).
Uncertainty due to the war is characteristic of Ukrainian youth’s representations about their own future. The future is primarily connected with Ukraine as a state that is the highest value for them. Young people have some problems with planning the future for a short time perspective (up to a year). It is much easier to imagine it in 5-30 years, which is connected with the desire to «skip» the war period and imagine a happy post-war time. However, the vast majority of young people are self-confident and believe that the future depends more on them than on circumstances. In the minds of young people, the future of Ukraine is connected primarily with recovery, reconstruction, development, and successful reforms. Our country can become an example for others in defending independence. At the same time, young people assume the possibility of risks associated with the negative consequences of war (economic crisis, military crisis, authoritarianization of the country). Young people believe that it is possible to contribute to the approximation of a positive scenario for the development of Ukraine in the future thanks to donations for the needs of the army, through participation in social projects, conscious choice and control of the authorities through public disclosure of corruption scandals. Prospects for further research consist in the determining possible directions for the development of state educational policy in the context of European integration.
NATO ve Enerji Güvenliği: 25 Yıllık Gelişim Süreci
Authors: Çetinkaya Harun , Şahin Çiğdem
Published: December 2024

Enerji güvenliği konusu NATO'nun çeşitli bölgelerdeki etkinliğine ilişkin tartışmalarda giderek daha fazla ön plana çıkmaktadır. Dolayısıyla 1999'dan bu yana geçen 25 yıl içinde NATO'nun enerji güvenliği çabalarının ve politikalarının yönünü anlamaya giderek daha fazla odaklanılmıştır. Bu çalışma NATO'nun enerji güvenliğine yaklaşımının nasıl ve neden geliştiğini ve uluslararası bir enerji aktörü olarak mevcut durumunu araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Analizde NATO'nun üst düzey karar alma süreçleri, bildirgeleri, kurumsal yapıları ve enerji güvenliği ile ilgili temel faaliyetleri kronolojik ve betimsel olarak incelenmektedir. Bulgular NATO'nun enerji alanında kolektif bir öğrenme örgütüne dönüşmekte olduğunu, üye devletlere araştırma ve geliştirme desteği sağladığını ve enerji geçişinin dinamiklerine uyum sağlamalarına rehberlik ettiğini göstermektedir. Ancak henüz uluslararası sistemdeki enerji ilişkilerini önemli ölçüde etkilemeyi amaçlayan özel bir hedefi bulunmamaktadır.
Evaluating Türkiye’s Influence in the Somali Peace Process: Positive or Negative Peace?
Authors: Yıldırım Çinar Huriye , Boztaş Asena , Türkmen N. Ceren
Published: December 2024

This study seeks to examine the role of Türkiye in the peace process in Somalia through the lens of the Peace Studies paradigm. It aims to assess Türkiye’s contributions in light of positive and negative peace concepts developed by Johan Galtung and to determine the extent to which these activities support the establishment of sustainable peace in Somalia. Through a qualitative approach and historical descriptive analysis, the article systematically investigates the theoretical framework of Peace Studies, the historical context, and the current socio-political dynamics of Somalia, as well as Türkiye’s initiatives in Somalia post-2011. The findings suggest that Türkiye’s multi-faceted engagement in Somalia (humanitarian aid, development cooperation, and security sector reform) generally aligns with the positive peace paradigm. Türkiye’s initiatives in Somalia, such as infrastructure development, education and health services improvement, and institutional capacity building, are considered efforts to reduce structural violence. Nevertheless, the analysis emphasizes the need for more comprehensive, long-term, and multi-actor strategies to effectively tackle Somalia’s intricate and multi-layered challenges.
Uluslararası İlişkilerde Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemlerini Kullanma: Fergana Vadisi Örneği
Authors: Şahin Mehmet , Kocatepe Ömer Faruk
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri ile Uluslararası İlişkilerin birbirlerine entegre olabileceğini göstermektir. Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri, mekânsal analizin en önemli aracı olarak sağlıktan arkeolojiye kadar pek çok bilimsel dalda kullanılmaktadır. Ancak Uluslararası İlişkiler çalışmalarında bu metottan yeterince istifade edilememektedir. Bu noktadan hareketle Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri ile Uluslararası İlişkileri buluşturmak maksadıyla vaka çalışması gerçekleştirilecektir. Örnek vaka olarak, Orta Asya çalışmalarında önemli yer tutan Fergana Vadisi ele alınacaktır. Fergana Vadisi’nin Orta Asya’da güvenlik sorunu oluşturup oluşturmadığı literatürde tartışma konusudur. Bu noktadan hareketle mekânsal analizdeki otokorelasyon yöntemi kullanılarak bölgedeki çatışmalarda kümelenme ve heterojeni test edilecektir. Böylece hem alandaki sorunsallardan birine cevap aranmış olacaktır hem de Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemlerinin Uluslararası İlişkiler çalışmalarında nasıl kullanılabileceğine dair emsal oluşturulmaya çalışılacaktır. Son olarak, Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri kullanılarak Uluslararası İlişkiler alanında hangi araştırma sorularına cevap aranabileceği tartışılacaktır.
The English School in Transition: Dialogues, Adaptations, and Limitations
Authors: Doğrul Mürsel
Published: December 2024

This article examines the contributions of the English School to the development of Global International Relations (Global IR) through a critical analysis of its systemic framework, historical development, and normative theoretical focus. By undertaking a qualitative and historical analysis of foundational texts by figures such as Manning, Wight, and Bull, as well as relevant secondary literature, the study illuminates the interaction between the English School and Global IR. The study's key findings indicate that, while the English School's Eurocentric legacy presents theoretical constraints, its focus on norms, international society, and justice offers valuable frameworks for addressing contemporary global challenges. Furthermore, the study identifies the integration of emerging powers and non-Western perspectives as evidence of the English School's adaptability in a pluralistic global order. Methodologically, the study's focus on historical analysis and qualitative approaches constrains its capacity to offer broader empirical generalisations. Additionally, its theoretical scope reflects the challenges of reconciling diverse perspectives within a cohesive framework. Despite these limitations, the article highlights the potential for transformative dialogue between the English School and Global IR, with practical implications for fostering inclusive global governance and providing pathways for future interdisciplinary research.
Sosyal Hizmette Çözüm Odaklı Yaklaşımın Şiddete Maruz Bırakılan Kadınlarda Kullanımı
Authors: Yalçın Melike
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, şiddete maruz kalan kadınlarla sosyal hizmet müdahalelerinde çözüm odaklı yaklaşımın uygulanabilirliğini ve etkinliğini incelemektir. Çalışma, kadınların güçlü yönlerini, öz kaynaklarını ve başa çıkma stratejilerini harekete geçirerek, şiddet döngüsünden uzaklaşmalarını sağlamak ve sürdürülebilir bir iyilik hali oluşturmalarına katkıda bulunmayı hedeflemektedir. Ayrıca, çözüm odaklı yaklaşımın teorik temelleri, postmodern paradigma ile güçlendirme ve kişi merkezli bakış açılarıyla ilişkilendirilerek, sosyal hizmet müdahalelerinde kadınların güvenli, bağımsız ve şiddetten uzak bir gelecek inşa etmelerine nasıl rehberlik edebileceği analiz edilmektedir. Çözüm odaklı yaklaşım, sorunlar, patoloji veya teşhis yerine çözümlere ve geleceğe odaklanan bir yöntemdir. Bu yaklaşım, belirli teknikleri içermekle birlikte, müracaatçının kendi kaynaklarını ve baş etme stratejilerinin kullanmasını esas alır. Postmodern paradigma temeli, güçlendirme ve kişi merkezli bakış açısı bulunan yaklaşımın sosyal hizmette kullanılan diğer kuram ve yaklaşımlarla da kesişen bazı özellikleri bulunmaktadır. Alana ilişkin literatür çalışmaları incelendiğinde travma alanındaki çalışmalarda çözüm odaklı yaklaşımın kullanılabildiği ve etkili sonuçlar alındığı ancak şiddete maruz kalan kadınlar için özellikle sosyal hizmet alanındaki çalışmalarda henüz yeni gündeme geldiği görülmektedir. Bu çalışmanın, şiddete maruz kalan kadınlarla gerçekleştirilen sosyal hizmet müdahalelerinde çözüm odaklı yaklaşımın kullanımına ilişkin ulusal literatüre önemli bir katkı sunacağı ve kadın çalışmaları alanındaki saha uygulamalarına entegrasyonu konusunda farkındalık oluşturacağı öngörülmektedir. Yaklaşımın sosyal hizmetteki saha çalışmalarında kullanılarak etki ve etkinliğinin değerlendirilmesi önerilmektedir.
A Study on the Examination of the 21st-Century Skills of the Personnel Working in the Ministry of Youth and Sports
Authors: Hanoğlu Fatih , Sayın Temur Canan
Published: December 2024

The objective of this study is to examine the levels of 21st-century skills among personnel employed at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, with particular consideration of the influence of socio-demographic variables. A total of 369 personnel, comprising 148 women and 221 men, participated in the research on a voluntary basis. During the data collection process, the researchers utilised a Personal Information Form and the Multidimensional 21st Century Skills Scale, which was developed by Çevik and Şentürk (2019). The scale developed by Çevik and Şentürk (2019) comprises five dimensions with a total of 41 items and is structured as a 5-point Likert-type scale. The data were analysed using the statistical software package SPSS 23.0. As the scale scores exhibited a normal distribution, an independent samples t-test was employed to compare the means of two groups, while a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for comparing the means of more than two groups. Upon conclusion of the research, a statistically significant correlation was identified between the scores of the participants with regard to the sub-dimensions of information and technology literacy, critical thinking and problem-solving, entrepreneurship and innovation skills, social responsibility and leadership skills, and career awareness. Upon analysis according to demographic variables, a significant difference was observed in the 21st-century skills of the personnel participating in the research with regard to the variables of professional status and length of service in the institution (p < 0.05). Furthermore, no significant differences were identified in the 21st-century skills of the participants according to gender, marital status, duration of use of information technology tools, age group, education level, or income status (p > 0.05).
Classification of ECG Signals Using GAN, SMOTE, and VAE Data Augmentation Methods: Synthetic vs. Real
Authors: Özseven Turgut
Published: December 2024

Classification is separating data into predefined categories by obtaining descriptive features. In the classification process, machine and deep learning algorithms assume that the class samples are evenly distributed. In particular, the dataset size used in deep learning is significant for classification success. However, obtaining balanced data distribution in real-life problems is very difficult. This negatively affects class-based accuracy. Various methods are used in the literature to overcome the unbalanced data problem. This study investigated the effects of GAN, SMOTE, and VAE methods on ECG data. For this purpose, the heartbeat signals in the MIT-BIH dataset were used. To test the performance of the methods, a performance comparison was made using real and synthetic data, and finally, the model trained with synthetic data was tested with real data. According to the results, 96.5% accuracy was obtained with the real data. The highest classification accuracy of 100.0% was obtained in VAE when using only synthetic data. In training with synthetic data and test results with real data, the highest classification success was 86.4% with SMOTE. When synthetic and real data sets are used together, the highest success rate is 98.6% with VAE. In addition, the accuracy of all classes is evenly distributed after data augmentation.
Strengthening blood donation practices in low- and middle-income nations
Authors: Shrivastava Saurabh , Shrivastava Prateek , Joshi Abhishek
Published: December 2024

On a global scale, there is a pressing and continuous need for a diverse range of blood and its products to effectively respond to health challenges. As per the global mandate, the provision of safe and adequate blood has been acknowledged as an integral part of every nation’s healthcare policy. Nevertheless, as evident by the global scenario, we are falling short in the majority of healthcare facilities across low- and middle-income nations. Considering the present scenario, there is an immense need to plan and implement specific measures that can improve blood donation practices. The organization of blood donation drives in low- and middle-income nations might encounter a wide range of challenges relevant to all the involved stakeholders. In conclusion, blood donation has universal importance as it can save the lives of people who are in need. This calls for the indispensable need to identify the existing challenges and address them through a multifaceted approach, which essentially includes the involvement of external agencies and active community engagement for sustainable improvements.
An unexpected cause of hyperpigmentation: Berloque dermatitis
Authors: Gökalp Satıcı Fadime Eda , Yuyucu Karabulut Yasemin , Türsen Ümit
Published: December 2024

Berloque dermatitis is phototoxic dermatitis caused by bergamot. Despite its phototoxic effects, bergamot is commonly used in cosmetic products and aromatherapy oils. The present case was a 15-year-old female patient who presented with hyperpigmented patchy skin lesions on the face and neck areas. Based on the evaluation of clinical and histopathological data, we diagnosed the patient with Berloque dermatitis due to the use of perfume without her family's permission. The findings of this case study point to the need for dermatologists, pediatricians, and pathologists to consider Berloque dermatitis in cases of hyperpigmentation.
Lost penis syndrome treated with duloxetine
Authors: Sönmez Doğancan
Published: December 2024

Sexual dysfunction is a common condition in patients with major depression. It can negatively affect quality of life, self-confidence, and relationships with partners, especially in men. Common types of sexual dysfunction include lack of sexual desire, sexual arousal disorder, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation. However, some psychopathologies are rarely reported in the literature but can cause sexual dysfunction, such as the lost penis syndrome. This study aims to contribute to the literature on these rare conditions by discussing the clinical course, diagnosis, and details of duloxetine treatment of a male patient who presented to the psychiatry outpatient clinic with the complaint of loss of sensation in the penis.
Relationship of self-efficacy and physical activity with cognitive level in older adults with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Duran Büşra , Selçuk Tosun Alime
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the mental, self-efficacy, and physical activity levels of older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and examine the factors affecting the cognitive level.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive correlational study was designed with a sample of 170 older adults. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Standardized Mini-Mental Test (SMMT), the Type 2 Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE).
Results: The mean cognitive level score of the participants was 22.99 ± 5.36. It was found that the total physical activity score, total self-efficacy score, and the self-efficacy sub-dimensions of diet and diabetic foot control, medical treatment, and physical exercise explained 84.9% of the variance in cognitive level (Adjusted R² = 0.849). A statistically significant difference was found in total physical activity, total self-efficacy, and the self-efficacy sub-dimensions of diet and diabetic foot control, medical treatment, and physical exercise between older adults with and without cognitive impairment. These influential factors were found to explain 89.2% of the variance in cognitive level.
Conclusion: Total physical activity, overall self-efficacy, and self-efficacy sub-dimension scores were found to influence the cognitive levels of older adults. Thus, risk groups can be identified among elderly individuals with Type 2 DM regarding cognitive levels, allowing for targeted monitoring of these individuals. The results of this study may offer valuable insights for planning interventions aimed at enhancing self-efficacy and physical activity, both of which are associated with cognitive levels.
Comparison of acute coronary syndrome decision aids in the emergency department
Authors: Sarıbaş Mehmet Seyfettin , Savrun Atakan , Aygun Ali , Savrun Şeyda Tuba
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study compared the performance of the Emergency Department Assessment of Chest Pain Score (EDACS), History, Electrocardiography, Age, Risk Factors, Troponin (HEART), and Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) in identifying low-risk acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients and predicting 30-day major adverse cardiac events (MACE).
Materials and Methods: This prospective study included patients aged ≥18 years with nontraumatic chest pain evaluated for ACS. HEART, TIMI, EDACS, and EDACS-ADP scores were calculated. MACE, including myocardial infarction, urgent revascularization, or death, was determined via telephone follow-up. Diagnostic performance was assessed using area under the curve (AUC) analysis.
Results: Among 408 patients, 64 (15.7%) developed MACE. The HEART score had the highest AUC (0.823), followed by TIMI (0.784), EDACS-ADP (0.769), and EDACS (0.716). HEART had the highest sensitivity (90.6%) and negative predictive value (NPV; 97.2%). TIMI, at a ≤1 cut-off, had sensitivity of 81.3% and NPV of 94.7%; reducing the cut-off to
Relationship between nonmotor symptoms and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in Parkinson’s disease
Authors: İşcan Dilek , Demirtaş Gürkan , Demirtaş Aslı
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), an inflammation marker, and nonmotor symptoms, such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and overall quality of life, in Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Materials and Methods: This study included 60 patients diagnosed with PD (17 female and 43 male). Fatigue was assessed using the Parkinson’s Disease Fatigue Scale (PFS-16), sleep quality using the Parkinson’s Disease Sleep Scale (PDSS), and quality of life using the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire-8 (PDQ-8). Neutrophil and lymphocyte counts were extracted from the complete blood count results, and the NLR was calculated.
Results: A moderate, negative correlation was observed between fatigue and sleep quality; a moderate, positive correlation was observed between quality of life, motor rating, and disease staging; a moderate, negative correlation was observed between sleep quality and quality of life; a weak, negative correlation was observed between sleep quality, motor rating, and disease staging; and a weak, positive correlation was found between quality of life, motor rating, and disease staging. No significant relationship was observed between NLR and nonmotor symptoms in PD.
Conclusion: Further prospective studies with larger samples or case–control designs are warranted to explore the potential clinical utility of a simple, cost-effective biomarker, such as NLR, in assessing PD symptoms and disease progression.
Comparison of the effects of hypotensive anesthesia techniques based on systolic and mean arterial pressure on cerebral perfusion, blood oxidant-antioxidant levels and HIF-1a levels
Authors: Şencan Ayşe , Daşkaya Hayrettin , Uysal Harun , Çalım Muhittin , Karaaslan Kazım , Sümer İsmail
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study aims to compare and evaluate changes in tissue and cerebral perfusion when systolic blood pressure (SBP) or mean arterial pressure (MAP) is used as the reference parameter to achieve controlled hypotension.
Materials and Methods: Patients scheduled for planned rhinoplasty or jaw surgery requiring controlled hypotension were included in the study. The patients were categorized into two groups: Group 1 (systolic blood pressure group) and Group 2 (mean arterial pressure group). Before anesthesia induction and emergence, levels of total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), oxidative stress index (OSI), and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF-1α) in the blood were measured. Perioperative cerebral perfusion monitoring was performed using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups in preoperative and postoperative levels of TAS, TOS, OSI, and HIF-1α, which are used as indicators of oxidative stress. Similarly, there was no significant difference in RsO2 values between the groups. Surgical satisfaction scores were significantly higher in Group 2, while bleeding scores were significantly lower.
Conclusion: MAP-targeted controlled hypotension provides higher surgical satisfaction and lower bleeding scores without causing disadvantages in terms of cerebral oxygenation or oxidative stress.
Effects of infliximab on testicular torsion/detorsion injury in rats
Authors: Albayrak Semalar Semiral , Yılmaz Zehra , Özbakış Dengiz Günnur , Gülle Kanat , Akpolat Ferah Meryem , Can Murat , Guven Berrak
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether infliximab (INF), Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) monoclonal antibody, has a protective effect on experimental testiküler torsiyon/detorsiyon (TT/D) injury and whether apoptotic pathways contribute to this possible effect.
Materials and Methods: 42 male Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into three equal main groups: Sham, torsion/detorsion (T/D), and INF+T/D. Each group was then divided into two subgroups with detorsion periods of 24 hours (n =7) and 65 days (n=7). The right testes of anesthetized rats were rotated 720° clockwise for 3 hours to induce torsion. INF (ip, 5 mg/kg) was administered to the rats in the INF+T/D group 10 minutes before detorsion, while saline was administered to the rats in the other groups. At 24 hours after detorsion, the histopathological injury was evaluated by Johnsen scoring and caspase activities by immunohistochemical staining.
Results: Mean testis and cauda epididymis weights, sperm count, and Johnsen score were significantly lower in the T/D group than in the sham group. In addition, marked immunostaining of caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9 was observed in spermatocytes and spermatids in the T/D group. INF administration did not prevent a decrease in testicular (0.80±0.132) and epididymal (0.121±0.247) weights, sperm count (2.0 ± 1.67 x106), or Johnsen score (8.70 ± 0.594). for caspases in spermatogenic cells.
Conclusion: In TT/D injury, INF treatment did not reduce apoptosis and testicular atrophy and did not increase sperm count. TNF-α blockage did not show a protective effect on rat TT/D injury.
Assessing the necessity of routine control cholecystography for improved clinical outcomes in patients with acute cholecystitis following percutaneous cholecystostomy
Authors: Mazıcan Mustafa , Karluka İsmail , Arer İlker Murat
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study evaluated whether routine control cholecystography is necessary after percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) in patients with acute cholecystitis (AC) to improve patient care and optimize resource utilization.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 202 out of 248 patients treated with PC for AC between 2011 and 2022, excluding cases with malignancy, biliary strictures, insufficient follow-up (
Association between somatotype and auricular anthropometric measurements in healthy young adults
Authors: Kaya Cihan , Toy Şeyma , Seçgin Yusuf , Şenol Deniz
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study is to correlate somatotype with parameters obtained from the auricula of healthy young individuals.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 256 healthy volunteery individuals between the ages of 18-30. Body types of individuals were determined by the Heath-Carter somatotype method. Then, the auricula of the individuals were photographed and transferred to the Image J program, and the determined parameters were measured.
Results: Using the Heath-Carter somatotype method, eight different body types were identified among the participants. The Mann-Whitney U test evaluated the relationship between auricular morphometry and body type by gender. Significant findings included the Inint-Sba distance in mesomorphic endomorphs and the Pa-Crura Antihelix distance in endomorphic ectomorphs. Spearman’s rho test revealed gender-specific differences: in males, key correlations involved T-Sba, Inint-Sba, Superaurale-Sba, and Otobasion Superior-Pa distances, while in females, a very high correlation was found between T-Sba and Inint-Sba parameters..
Conclusion: Significant relationships were found between body types and auricle morphometry, and in the evaluation of auricula morphometry according to gender.
Investigation of Acinetobacter baumannii-specific bacteriophage
Authors: Hacıoğlu Özgenur
Published: December 2024

Purpose: In recent years, the increasing resistance to antibiotics observed in many important bacterial groups has led to a growing interest in the literature regarding phage isolation and characterization, and the expanding clinical potential of phages. Considering the antimicrobial resistance profiles, the isolation of phages to be used in the treatment of Acinetobacter baumannii infections, determination of their action spectrum and characterization are very important. This study aimed to isolate bacteriophages specific to the target microorganism, A. baumannii, from environmental water sources.
Materials and Methods: Sixteen different environmental water samples were investigated as potential sources of phages. Clinical isolates of A. baumannii with multi-drug resistant were used as the host bacteria. Phages specific to the target bacteria were isolated using a single plaque isolation method. During in vitro studies, the titers of the isolated phages were increased using the double agar method, and their plaque morphology and host specificity were evaluated.
Results: The phage vB_KlAcineto13 exhibited lytic activity exclusively against the target bacterium and did not infect other bacterial isolates.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that phage vB_KlAcineto13 has a narrow host range and does not infect other tested bacteria outside the host bacterium. However, characterization studies are likely to provide more detailed information about the phage.