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FUNCTIONS OF THE PREPOSITION Z IN VASYL STEFANYK’S NOVELLAS
Authors: Lesiuk Mykola
Published: October 2022

Mykola Lesiuk’s article «Functions of the preposition Z in Vasyl Stefanyk’s novellas» examines a fragment of the Language Dictionary of the fictional works of this outstanding Ukrainian novella author (Mykola Lesiuk. The Language Dictionary of Vasyl Stefanyk’s Fictional Works (a fragment). Ivano-Frankivsk : Misto NV. 2021. 384 p.), in particular the role of the preposition Z and its variants.

The aim of the article – to show and illustrate how the dictionary entry on the functions of the preposition Z and its variants in V. Stefanyk’s fictional works is created, the richness of relations these or those words enter into thanks to this preposition. While creating the dictionary there were used the principles of compiling dictionaries of writers’ language, developed as far back as at the end of the previous century by Professor I. Kovalyk and somewhat renewed and perfected by the compiler of the Dictionary and the author of this article. The article traces how these principles are embodied in practice.

The research methods lay in the exhaustive analysis of dictionary entries, the entry on the preposition Z in particular. The methods of creating the Dictionary foresaw the thorough examination of the writer’s texts in V. 1 of Vasyl Stefanyk’s academic edition(1949) and writing out word combinations with the preposition Z from them, establishing sense and grammar relations that appeared due to the preposition Z.

The research results. Since the compilation of the dictionary of the writer’s language is too complicated and laborious work, meant for a group of people, there was created only a fragment of the dictionary consisting of seven letters, that, however, has a great practical significance because it can serve as the model for creating other similar dictionaries or a full dictionary of V. Stefanyk’s language, and the article on the preposition Z may serve as the pattern for describing functions of other prepositions or function words.

The article’s scientific novelty does not arouse any doubt as in the Ukrainian linguistics there were no publications tracing the employment of the functional parts speech in works of a separate author.
Spektral Özellikler ve MFCC Tabanlı Özellikleri Kullanan Klasik Makine Öğrenmesi Metotlarıyla PCG Parça Sınıflandırması
Authors: GÜNDÜZ Ali Fatih , TALU Fatih
Published: October 2022

Cardiovascular diseases are some of the most common diseases today. Congenital abnormalities, diseases caused by impaired heart rhythm, vascular occlusion, post-operation arrhythmias, heart attacks and irregularities in heart valves are some of the various cardiovascular diseases. Early recognition of them is very important for obtaining positive results in treatment. For this purpose, it is tried to diagnose and detect cardiovascular diseases by listening to the sounds coming from the heart. During the rhythmic work of the heart, the contraction and relaxation of the heart chambers and the filling and discharge of blood from the heart into the veins create the sounds that are identified with the heart. Among the characteristic sounds of the heart, there can be some sounds similar to rustling which are indicators of pathological conditions. These unexpected sounds, similar to rustling, are called heart murmurs. Phonocardiograph device is used to record these mechanical sounds via microphone. Heart sounds recordings captured by a phonocardiograph device are called phonocardiograms (PCGs). Expert physicians try to detect the heart murmurs by listening to the heart sounds and examining PCGs. Ambient noise, the squeak of the microphone, and the patient's breathing sounds are the factors that make this task more difficult and challenging. Computer-aided systems supported with machine learning, signal processing and artificial intelligence algorithms offer solutions to help physicians in this regard. In this study, detection of heart murmur from PCG frames was examined. PCG frames of equal length, obtained by fragmenting the PCG recordings into 1-second-long frames, were classified by widely used machine learning methods namely C4.5 decision tree, Naive Bayes, Support Vector Machines and k-nearest neighbor. To train those classifiers we used spectral features of PCG signals, averages of MFCC values and some refined features obtained from a deep learning model which was inputted MFCC values. At the end of this manuscript the accuracies of those machine learning methods were compared.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN EXAMPLE NON EXAMPLE TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENULIS PUISI PADA SISWA KELAS X MAS BAHRUL ULUUM AL-KAMAL
Authors: Sirait Zulkarnain
Published: October 2022

Penelitianaini bertujuan untukkmengetahui apakah ada pengaruhhmodel pembelajaran Example non Example terhadap kemampuanamenulis puisi siswa kelas X MAS Bahrul Uluum Al-Kamal. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode pretest posttest desain eksperimen one group yang dalam pelaksanaannya dilakukan pretest saat sebelum diberi perlakuan dan dilakukan posttest setelah diberi perlakuan. Berdasarkan dari hasil perhitungan data pretest serta posttest berdistribusi normal, dan homogen, sementara itu pada perhitungan hipotesa, hasil yang didapat thitung > ttabel ialah 9,37 > 2,04 sehingga pengujian hipotesis menolak H0 serta menerima Ha. Sehingga ada perbedaan hasil menulis puisi siswa kelas X MAS Bahrul Uluum Al-Kamal saat sebelum serta setelah diberikan perlakuan. Hasil tersebut membuktikan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara hasil belajar siswa saat sebelum diberikan perlakuan (pretest) dengan yang telah diberikan perlakuan (posttest) pada keterampilan menulis puisi siswa kelas X MAS Bahrul Uluum Al- Kamal.
Finding and Monitoring Number of Living Entities through Unmanned Aeria
Authors: Salman Mahdi
Published: October 2022

The rapid development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs technology opens many new application areas. One of these applications is remote monitoring for living entities (Humans or Animals) within a known area for safety and protection purposes. UAVs are programmable to carry missions according to a specified algorithm. Their ability of movements and actions provide solutions with a reasonable cost. However, how a set of UAVs doing a mission behave cooperatively need to be tested and evaluated in a lab with simulation before moving to operation field. In this paper, a model for scanning determined area using a set of cooperative UAVs is developed and tested. The objective is reducing operation time. The set of affecting parameters is examined. The model is simulated using NetLogo agent-based simulation tool. The results of the experiment of a various settings are conducted.
Effect of Heat Treatment Temperature on Tensile Strenght through Welding of Mild Carbon Steel
Authors: Nari Henny P
Published: October 2022

This study aims to explain how much the tensile strength of mild steel welding without heat treatment and with heat treatment and to explain how much influence the variation of heat treatment temperature of mild steel welding results on the tensile strength. The method used is the experimental method, namely by conducting experiments in the laboratory, taking data directly on the object to be observed then recording the required data in the form of the initial length of the specimen, the length of the specimen after breaking, the diameter of the initial specimen, the diameter of the specimen after breaking and maximum load. The results showed that the tensile strength value of the mild steel welding without heat treatment was 27.07 kgf/mm2, the tensile strength of the specimen welded by heat treatment at a temperature of 5000C was 29.08 kgf/mm2, at a temperature of 6000C was 35.17 kgf/mm2 and at 7000C the tensile strength is 40.06 kgf/mm2.
Evaluation of iliotibial band volume with 3T MRI
Authors: GÜNEY Bünyamin , ÖZDEMİR Murat Yunus , DOĞAN Emrah
Published: October 2022

Aim: The aim of our study is to evaluate the iliotibial band thickness (ITBT) and volume (ITBV) according to age and gender with 3 T MRI in a healthy Turkish population.

Material and Method: In the current study, 150 patients who had knee MRI were retrospectively evaluated. They were divided into the following groups to examine the effects of age: group 1: 18–30 years old; group 2: 31–40 years old; group 3: 41–50 years old; and group 4: 51–60 years old. ITBV measurements were performed on axial T2-weighted knee MR images.

Results: The mean age was 42.2±29.6 (range 18-60) years. The mean ITBT was 1.76±0.22 mm and the mean ITBV was 20,24±1,44 mm3 in all patients. There was statistically significant difference in mean iliotibial band thickness and volume between genders (p=0.001; p=0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in mean iliotibial band thickness and volume values between the groups in the one-way ANOVA test (p >0.05).

Conclusion: Radiological studies on iliotibial band thickness and band area in healthy individuals are new in the literature. This study is the first radiological study in which the volume of the iliotibial band was measured in healthy individuals and was performed on a 3 tesla MR device. Also, it is the first study that is used artificial intelligence for iliotibial band evaluation and the technic is effective and more rapid according to our experience. ITBV and ITBT are statistically significantly higher in males than females. Most thick ITB was detected between the ages of 31-40. The values of our study, especially ITBT, differ from previous studies and the values are altered in a wide range. Therefore, standardization in the calculation is necessary. This topic is open to future research.
Risk factors and maternal/fetal outcomes of pregnant women with abruptio placenta: a retrospective, descriptive study
Authors: AKTÜRK Erhan , EMEKLİOGLU Cagdas Nurettin , CINGILLIOĞLU Başak , GENÇ Simten , YURCİ Arzu , MİHMANLI Veli
Published: October 2022

Aim: Abruptio placenta is one of the most important causes of antepartum bleeding and is linked to the major (unpleasant) obstetrics consequences leading to the increased risks of fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The aim of our study is to establish a prevalence in our tertiary hospital and find out the fetal and maternal outcomes, along with the patient’s demographic characteristics and risk factors of abruptio placenta.

Material and Method: This trial was carried out in Profesör Doktor Cemil Taşçıoğlu State Hospital, between January 2018 and March 2022. Patient data were extracted from computer system, and files were retrospectively evaluated. We established the fetal and maternal outcomes, along with the demographic characteristics and risk factors of abruptio placenta. All analysis was performed using SPSS software (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 25.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA).

Results: Within the review period there were 7126 deliveries. And 112 cases with abruptio placenta were seen out of the total deliveries. In our population, prevalence of the abruptio placenta was calculated as 1.5%. Because of the incomplete data in certain files, only a total of 102 cases (91%) were eligible for the study.

Conclusion: In conclusion, since the abruptio placenta is highly associated with maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, timely diagnosis is crucial to prevent devastating consequenuces.
The effect of anal hygiene method in prevention from recurrent lower urinary tract infections in women
Authors: GÜNAYDIN Bılal , KESKİN Sarp Korcan
Published: October 2022

Aim: To evaluate the effects stopping the use of water and hands on preventing urinary tract infections (UTI) for a group of female patients having recurrent UTIs (rUTI).

Material and Method: A retrospective observational study conducted in a tertiary care hospital between February 2017 and March 2018. 273 female patients which had rUTIs without any concomitant risk factors were included. In the study, 2 or more bacteriologically documented UTIs in the last 6 months were accepted as rUTI. The groups of the study defined as using their hands, using water only and using toilet paper (using either one of these two methods and then using toilet paper). Patients were observed for an average time of 10.4 months after stopping the use of water and hands for anal cleansing after defecation. Instead they were all given toilet education and started wiping for anal hygiene.

Results: There was a statistically significant relationship between previous history of UTI and washing with hands + water (p=0.021). The rate of previous UTIs were significantly higher in the group of patients using their hands for anal washing (69% vs 31%). No relation was found between previous UTI history variable for using toilet paper and flushing with water only (p>0.05). Our results showed a statistically significant decrease of UTIs after stopping the use of water and hands in the patient group who had a previous UTI history (p=0.001).

Conclusion: We managed to underline that washing with hands for anal cleansing as a risk factor for rUTIs in women. Also showed the positive effect of stopping the use of water and hands for anal cleansing after defecation for prevention from rUTIs. We encourage all clinicians for further studies to investigate this issue in the future.
Acute cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: is percutaneous cholecystostomy a good alternative for treatment?
Authors: DÖNMEZ Mustafa , ERKESKİN Zuhal Özgün , AKIN Tezcan , ÇETİNKAYA Erdinç , AKGÜL Özgür , AKGÜN Ali Emre , BERKEM Hüseyin , YÜKSEL Bülent Cavit , ER Sadettin
Published: October 2022

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and results of percutaneous cholecystostomy in patients with acute cholecystitis diagnosed with COVID-19.

Material and Method: The demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and acute cholecystitis grading of patients according to the Tokyo guideline 2018 (TG18) were evaluated. Mortality, laboratory parameters, radiological findings, physical status scores according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) assessment, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) were retrospectively evaluated in a total of 38 patients who underwent percutaneous cholecystostomy.

Results: The mean age of the 38 patients was 75±9 years, and 21 (55.3%) were female and 17 (44.7%) were male. According to TG18, 33 (86.8%) of the patients had grade II and five (13.2%) had grade III cholecystitis, while there was no grade I case. The mean CCI of the patients was 7.32±2.1. The ASA scores were mostly IIIE, followed by IIE. The COVID-19 test was positive in 33 (86.8%) of the patients. Mortality developed in four (10.5%) patients during hospitalization.

Conclusion: Percutaneous cholecystostomy can be considered as a safe, effective, and alternative method in the treatment of patients with acute cholecystitis.
The impact of FVC/DLCO ratio on diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and disease prognosis in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Authors: ŞAHİN ÖZDEMİREL Tuğçe , AKINCI ÖZYÜREK Berna , ENSARİOĞLU Kerem , ERTAN Özlem , AKKURT Esma Sevil
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic progressive fibrotic lung disease of unknown etiology that occurs most commonly in older adults. The presence of pulmonary hypertension in Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is associated with poor prognosis and mortality. Literature suggests that the forced vital capacity to diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide ratio has a positive predictive value for the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of forced vital capacity to diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide ratio on the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and disease prognosis in Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients.
MATERIAL AND METHOD: Forty-eight patients diagnosed with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis were included in the study. Patient records, echocardiographic and spirometric data were retrospectively reviewed.
Results: The average pulmonary arterial pressure was observed to be 32.8 (±9) mmHg, with the second-year follow-up pulmonary arterial pressure at 40.8 (±17.2) mmHg and the fourth-year follow-up pulmonary arterial pressure at 51 (±23.6) mmHg. In those diagnosed as pulmonary hypertension, the forced vital capacity to diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide ratio was initially 1.54 (±0.72). By the second year, it was 1.61 (±0.45), and by the fourth year, it was 1.87 (±0.8). It was found that the forced vital capacity to diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide ratio tended to increase when pulmonary artery pressure increased during the follow-up period.
Conclusion: We found that low six- minute walking test distance was an important marker for the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and that the presence of desaturation was also significantly associated with survival in pulmonary hypertension. Although we did not find it statistically significant, we found that both pulmonary arterial pressure and the the forced vital capacity to diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide ratio increased with progressive disease duration after diagnosis in patients with IPF. We believe that the the forced vital capacity to diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide ratio is an important marker for early detection of pulmonary hypertension and prognosis in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Plate osteosynthesis for proximal humerus fractures through a deltoid-split approach under traction in lateral decubitus position: preliminary results
Authors: OKUTAN Ahmet Emin
Published: October 2022

Aim: We aimed to present deltoid split approach under traction in lateral decubitus position that we perform for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) and to present the preliminary surgical and clinical outcomes of our patients.

Material and Method: Twelve patients who underwent plate osteosynthesis through a deltoid split approach under traction in lateral decubitus position between May 2019 and January 2021 were evaluated. Patient demographics, Neer classification, and time from injury to surgery were collected in all patients preoperatively. Radiation exposure time and operating time was recorded intraoperatively. Radiological outcomes were assessed, including time to union, and neck-shaft angle. Functional outcomes were evaluated using the Constant score at the minimum 12-month follow-up.

Results: Twelve patients (5 male, 7 female) were evaluated with a mean age 58.6±10.7 years (range, 32 to 72 years) at the time of surgery. The mean follow-up period was 117.4±3.8 months). The mean operation time was 60.7±15.2 min (range, 44 to 92 min). The mean radiation exposure time was 6.1±3.0 s (range, 3.3 to 14.2 s). Fracture union was observed in all patients at mean 14.6±2.5 weeks (range, 8 to 20 weeks). The mean neck-shaft angle after the union was 134.5±3.4 degrees (range, 124 to 143 degrees). The mean Constant score was at the final follow-up was 76.4±8.7 (range, 63 to 90).

Conclusion: Patient positioning in the lateral decubitus position under traction can be considered as a safe, reliable, and reproducible method in selected patients with PHFs.
Choroidal thickness and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis in chronic spontaneous urticaria
Authors: ZOR Kürşad Ramazan , YILDIRIM BİÇER Gamze , YILDIZ Hatice
Published: October 2022

Aim: In this study, we investigated the effects of chronic spontaneous urticaria on the choroid and retinal nerve fiber layer.

Material and Method: The patient group consisted of newly diagnosed 54 chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU ) patient and the control group consisted of 54 healthy volunteer. Choroidal and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness measurements were performed with Cirrus HD-OCT (Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc., Dublin, CA, USA) 30 minutes after pupil dilation with 0,5% tropicamide.

Results: In the patient group, nasal choroidal thickness (NCT) was 290.11±43.16 μm, subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) was 339.17±37.709 μm, temporal choroidal thickness (TCT) was 296.00±42.859 μm, mean choroidal thickness (MCT) was 308.33±35.923 μm and RNFL thickness was 91.11±7.393 μm. NCT was 248.42±35,742 μm, SFCT 276.56±40.04 μm, TCT 253.69±37.384 μm, MCT 259.50±32,986 μm and RNFL thickness 92.19±8.719 μm in the control group. When we examine the p value, it is seen that both groups are similar to each other in terms of RNFL thickness (p=0.326), while there is a significant thickening in all choroidal regions of patients with CSU, including NCT, SFCT, TCT, MCT (p=0.000, p=0.000, p=0.000, p=0.000, respectively).

Conclusion: The choroid is affected in CSU and choroidal thickness can be a noninvasive method that can be used in diagnosis CSU. However, studies of longer disease durations may provide more illuminating information about CSU and choroid and RNFL.
The findings about relationship between autoimmune thyroid disease and first-trimester aneuploidy results
Authors: GÜRKAN Naziye , ÇALI ÖZTÜRK Halime
Published: October 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between thyroid autoantibody and first-trimester aneuploidy results. Thyroid autoimmunity (TAI) is the most common autoimmune disorder. Patients with TAI are usually euthyroid. Thyroid peroxidase (TPO-Ab) in patients with or without thyroid dysfunction is associated with infertility, recurrent embryo implantation failure, and early pregnancy loss. The impact of TPO-Ab on first-trimester aneuploidy test results needs to be studied.

Material and Method: This retrospective case-control study was conducted between December 2019 and May 2022. Patients with thyroid autoantibody positivity (n=112) were included in the study as the case group. The control group was selected from age and body mass index (BMI)-matched patients (n=130). Nuchal translucency (NT), crown rump length (CRL), pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) and free beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG)) values were compared between the two groups.

Results: This study included two hundred forty two age-matched (29.86±4.51) and BMI-matched (23.96±2.34) women. There was no statistically significant difference between groups in terms of free thyroxine (FT4), PAPP-A and free β-hCG (p>0.05). NT as a marker for major chromosomal defects and CRL were comparable in case and control groups (p>0.05).

Conclusion: There is no statistically significant relationship between thyroid autoimmune diseases and the first-trimester aneuploidy results.
Determination of risk factors playing a role in the transmission of COVID-19 in healthcare professionals
Authors: KURUOĞLU Tuba , ATİLLA Aynur , KAYHAN Şeyma Betül , TEMOÇİN Fatih , TANYEL Esra
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Healthcare workers and professionals have the highest risk of transmission of novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). The risks faced by healthcare professionals can vary according to their working conditions, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. This study aimed to identify risk factors contributing to transmission among frontline healthcare providers in the pandemic period.

Material and Method: The healthcare workers working at the school of medicine hospital and referred to the COVID-19 clinics by the filiation team following risky exposure between March 15, 2020 and December 31, 2020 were included in the study. sociodemographic features, use of protective equipment, unprotected contact data, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test results recorded on the contact healthcare follow-up form of the participants were taken from the hospital records and analyzed retrospectively.

Results: Of the healthcare workers included in the study, 790 (58%) were female, and 571 (42%) were male, with a mean age of 33,6±8,3 years. SARS-CoV2 PCR positivity was detected in 94 (6%) participants. According to the multivariate model results, the male gender was found as a risk factor in terms of transmission which increased the risk 1.633-fold [%95 Cl; (1,048-2,544), p=0,030], working in a laboratory unit increased the risk 2.89-fold [%95 Cl; (1,322-6,316), p=0,008], and contacting out of the hospital increased the risk 7.154-fold [%95 Cl; (4,085-12,529), p
Effects of maternal dietary patterns and maternal obesity on children's obesity
Authors: ÇAĞIRAN YILMAZ Feray , ÖZÇELİK Ayşe Özfer
Published: October 2022

Aim: The effects of dietary patterns and dietary statuses of mothers on childhood obesity have not been understood clearly yet. This study aims to evaluate the dietary patterns of mothers and their dietary statuses on the obesity of children.

Material and Method: This cross-sectional study included 295 mothers and their children, who were 2-6 years old. The participants' anthropometric measurements were carried out and the frequency of food consumption was also collected from the mothers in the study.

Results: In the study, it was determined that the children of the participating mothers, who had high levels of income and education, had higher probabilities of being overweight/obese. Overweight/obesity in children was found to be significantly associated with maternal overweight/obesity (B=4.04, p
El prometeísmo pervertido de la modernidad tardía como fundamento común del totalitarismo y del transhumanismo según Chantal Delsol
Authors: Quer Lagno Matías
Published: October 2022

Existen múltiples maneras de aproximarse al transhumanismo e intentar comprenderlo, una de ellas es desde sus raíces filosóficas. La filósofa francesa Chantal Delsol, en su estudio sobre la sociedad contemporánea, presenta al prometeísmo –entendido como el intento de dominio del hombre sobre la naturaleza a través de la técnica– como una nota característica de nuestro tiempo. Dentro de su análisis, Delsol explica que el prometeísmo moderno, fruto de la Ilustración, se encontraría ahora en una forma pervertida en la actual modernidad tardía –es decir, desde mediados del siglo XX en adelante– y eso estaría manifiesto tanto en el totalitarismo del siglo pasado como en el transhumanismo del siglo XXI. Este prometeísmo pervertido estaría expresado de manera clara en la idea de que “todo es posible” para el ser humano a través de la técnica, especialmente la creación del hombre nuevo. De esta manera, la filósofa francesa nos presenta una raíz filosófica común entre el totalitarismo y el transhumanismo como manifestaciones del período tardío-moderno. Desde este análisis conceptual, revisamos el carácter prometeíco tanto del totalitarismo como del transhumanismo y, a la vez, exploramos la necesidad de pensar sobre los límites antropológicos respecto de la transformación de la naturaleza a través de la tecnología.
Estimated Water Savings Potential of Florida-Friendly Landscaping Activities
Authors: Boyer Mackenzie J. , Dukes Michael D.
Published: October 2022

To help homeowners predict the impact of implementing some of the water conservation measures listed on the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ checklist, this fact sheet offers a table of estimated water savings. Homeowners can select activities which are the best fit for their landscape and can also see which have the most conservation potential. The water savings is compared to a baseline case of typical irrigation behavior. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Mackenzie Boyer and Michael Dukes, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, August 2015. (Photo credit: Michael Gutierrez, UF/IFAS)

AE515/AE515: Estimated Water Savings Potential of Florida-Friendly Landscaping Activities (ufl.edu)
Skyflower: Hydrolea corymbosa
Authors: Gettys Lyn A. , Della Torre Carl J.
Published: October 2022

Skyflower is a native wetland plant that produces brilliant blue flowers and can be found throughout Florida. This 4-page facts sheet details skyflower biology, distribution and habitat, propagation, and uses. Written by Lyn A. Gettys and Carl J. Della Torre III, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2015.

SS-AGR-393/AG397: Skyflower: Hydrolea corymbosa (ufl.edu)
Commercial Production of Ornamental Tropical Foliage Plants: Micropropagation
Authors: Chen Jianjun , Henny Richard J.
Published: October 2022

Florida nursery operators need to understand plant propagation principles and techniques so they can grow enough plants for sale. Micropropagation is a way to culture plant tissue to rapidly propagate a large number of plants. This 4-page fact sheet presents an overview of micropropagation to help growers evaluate it as a propagation technique for their own nursery operations. Written by J. Chen and R. J. Henny, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2015. (Photo: J. Chen, UF/IFAS)

ENH1259/EP520: Commercial Production of Ornamental Tropical Foliage Plants: Micropropagation (ufl.edu)
Biology and Management of Graceful Sandmat (Chamaesyce hypericifolia) in Ornamental Crop Production
Authors: Chormanski Theresa , Marble Chris , Gettys Lyn
Published: October 2022

Graceful sandmat (Chamaesyce hypericifolia) is a problematic weed that often grows in container media in ornamental plant nurseries. This 4-page facts sheet profiles the biology of graceful sandmat and recommends physical, cultural, and chemicals methods for managing the weed in the nursery environment. Written by Theresa Chormanski, Chris Marble, and Lyn Gettys, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2015.

ENH1261/EP522: Biology and Management of Graceful Sandmat (Euphorbia hypericifolia) in Ornamental Crop Production (ufl.edu)
How to Dissect Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.) to Detect Tracheal Mites (Acarapis woodi Rennie)
Authors: Bonkowski John , Mortensen Ashley N. , Ellis James D.
Published: October 2022

Tracheal mites are parasites of the western honey bee and negatively impact the health and productivity of an infested colony. This 6-page fact sheet details the method of dissecting honey bees in order to diagnose tracheal mites. Written by John Bonkowski, Ashley N. Mortensen, and James D Ellis, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2015.

ENY-164/IN1072: How to Dissect Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.) to Detect Tracheal Mites (Acarapis woodi Rennie) (ufl.edu)
Black Turpentine Beetle, Dendroctonus terebrans (Olivier) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)
Authors: Mayfield Albert E. , Hulcr Jiri , Foltz John L.
Published: October 2022

Black turpentine beetles bore into the inner bark of stressed or injured pines, where they breed and feed on phloem tissue. Adults are strongly attracted to volatile pine odors and readily breed in fresh stumps. In typical forests, infestations do not exhibit the rapid and devastating expansion characteristic of the closely related southern pine beetle, but in stands where stress conditions are frequent or persistent, black turpentine beetle can become a chronic pest and cause significant mortality over an extended period of time. Historically, black turpentine beetle has been a major pest of pines wounded or treated with herbicides in naval stores production. During the 1950s, black turpentine beetle damaged 37 million board feet of timber and contributed to the financial collapse of turpentine farms. This revised 5-page fact sheet was written by Albert E. Mayfield, John L. Foltz, and Jiri Hulcr, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2015. (Photo credit Adam Black and Jiri Hulcr, UF/IFAS)

EENY356/IN636: Black Turpentine Beetle, Dendroctonus terebrans (Olivier) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) (ufl.edu)
Plant Diagnostic Clinic and HLB Lab
Authors: Roberts Pamela , Teems Shea , Fayette Joubert , Burrow Jamie
Published: October 2022

The Plant Pathology program at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is the state and local resource for plant diagnostic services, including HLB (Huanglongbing, or citrus greening) detection, and for insect identification. This brochure covers the center’s history, instructions for sending samples to the HLB lab, answers to frequently asked questions, and center hours and contact information. Written by Pamela Roberts, Shea Teems, Joubert Fayette, and Jamie Burrow, and published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2015.
Climate Change and Ecosystem Services of Florida’s Largest Water Body: Lake Okeechobee
Authors: Havens Karl
Published: October 2022

Future climate change could result in higher temperatures and greater evaporative water loss in Florida. If these changes are not compensated for by more rainfall, the state’s largest water body, Lake Okeechobee, could experience prolonged periods of very low water levels and catastrophic loss of its ecosystem services, which are the benefits that people receive from ecosystems. This 7-page fact sheet provides background, optimal and actual water levels, projected changes in South Florida climate and their effects on water levels in Lake Okeechobee, their effects on ecosystem services, and possible remedies. Written by Karl Havens, and published by the UF Department of Sea Grant, June 2015.
Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Dioxins
Authors: Yang Yun-Ya , Toor Gurpal S.
Published: October 2022

Dioxins are among the most toxic chemicals on the earth. They are by-products of a number of human activities such as combustion of fuels and wastes containing polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorine bleaching of paper products, and selected industrial processes. Current releases of dioxins by humans are due to the combustion of fuels and burning of household trash. The good news is that levels of dioxins in the environment have decreased in the United States throughout the past 30 years due to the improved emission controls and regulatory activities. But dioxins break down slowly, so they remain in the environment for a long time and accumulate in the food chain. Long-term exposure to dioxins can harm immune system, nervous system, endocrine system, and reproductive functions. This 7-page fact sheet discusses the sources, emission trends, and impacts of dioxins as well as the ways to minimize exposure to dioxins. Written by Yun-Ya Yang and Gurpal S. Toor, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2015.
Contaminantes en el Medio Ambiente Urbano: Los Perfluoroalquilos
Authors: Rodriguez-Jorquera Ignacio A. , Toor Gurpal S.
Published: October 2022

Los perfluoroalquilos–los perfluorocarbonos (PFC) o, en inglés, perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)–son los productos químicos artificiales más comunes y persistentes en el planeta. Algunos de los productos más comunes que contienen perfluoroalquilos son sartenes de teflón, utensilios de cocina antiadherente, chaquetas impermeables (como Gore-Tex), espumas de extinción de incendios, envases de alimentos, alfombras y telas para muebles. Los perfluoroalquilos poseen un largo tiempo de residencia en el medio ambiente, lo que significa que los perfluoroalquilos pueden acumularse en los organismos en niveles que causan efectos nocivos.

This 6-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of SL418/SS631: Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Perfluoroalkyl Substances. Written by Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera and Gurpal S. Toor, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2015.

Feature image credit: iStock/Thinkstock.com (non-stick pan, waterproof fabric, and fire fighting foam)/Digital Vision/Thinkstock.com (fast food)

SL418-Span/SS644: Contaminantes en el Medio Ambiente Urbano: Los Perfluoroalquilos (ufl.edu)
Phytophthora Identification and Sampling in Citrus Nurseries
Authors: Burrow Jamie D. , Bright Diane B. , Riley Tim D. , Graham James H.
Published: October 2022

Phytophthora species are important soil-borne, fungus-like pathogens that attack the root systems, trunk, and fruit of citrus trees at any age. The front of this identification sheet includes images of healthy and infested roots and descriptions of leaf and root symptoms. The back lists sampling procedures: soil collection, soil testing, and diagnosing phytophthora. Written by Jamie D. Burrow, Diane B. Bright, Tim D. Riley, and James H. Graham, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2015.

SL431/SS645: Phytophthora Identification and Sampling in Citrus Nurseries (ufl.edu)
Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Coyotes
Authors: Watine Lauren , Giuliano William M. , Ober Holly K. , Boughton Raoul , Gulde Alexander , Scotten Angeline
Published: October 2022

The omnivorous coyote is a relative newcomer to Florida that plays an important role in ecosystems and food webs. Of particular importance and possible benefit may be their potential ability to control populations of pest species such as some rodents. Although rare, there are situations where coyotes can become dangerous or damaging. In this 4-page fact sheet, we present some facts about coyotes, describe dangers and problems they may cause, and provide suggestions on how to cope with these issues. Written by Lauren Watine, William M. Giuliano, Holly K. Ober, Raoul Boughton, Alexander Gulde, Angeline Scotten, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, December 2014. (Photo: W. M. Giuliano, UF/IFAS)
Can Calcium Propionate Help Maintain Calcium Concentrations and Prevent Metritis in Dairy Cows with Dystocia?
Authors: Galvao Klibs N. , Benzaquen Mauricio , Risco Carlos A.
Published: October 2022

Studies have suggested that giving dairy cows supplemental calcium may reduce the incidence of metritis. This study tested this hypothesis with cows at the UF Dairy Unit and found that calcium supplements actually did not benefit postpartum health and are not recommended as means of metritis prevention. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Klibs N. Galvao, Mauricio Benzaquen, and Carlos A. Risco, and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences, June 2015.

VM223/VM223: Can Calcium Propionate Help Maintain Calcium Concentrations and Prevent Metritis in Dairy Cows with Dystocia? (ufl.edu)
Planning for a Farm Tour: Keeping the Conversation Fresh
Authors: Mitchell Claire , Rumble Joy N.
Published: October 2022

Hosting tours at your farm can be a great way to market your products and your farm’s brand. Tours let you tell potential customers how you grow your food, why they should buy it, and who you are as a farmer. This 3-page fact sheet discusses these topics and provides logistical advice for planning and executing a successful farm tour. Written by Claire Mitchell and Joy N. Rumble, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2015.
Transzendental Realizm ve Pragmatik Felsefe Işığında Medya Etnografisinde Düşünümsellik ve İlişkisellik: Roy Bhaskar ve George Herbert Mead
Authors: ÖZUZ DAĞDELEN Elif
Published: October 2022

Bireylerin ve toplumların dijitalleşme süreçleri sebebiyle hem oluşturdukları hem dahil oldukları dijital kültür, sosyal bilimlerde farklı araştırma yöntem ve tekniklerine olan ihtiyacı ortaya çıkarmıştır. Bu ihtiyacı karşılamak için kullanılmaya başlanan araştırma tekniklerinden bir tanesi ise medya etnografisi olmuştur. Bu çalışmanın amacı ise “Öznelerarası süreçler, gündelik hayat pratikleri, dijital kültür, medya kültürü yani genel anlamda medya etnografisinin ilgilendiği araştırma nesnesi nasıl bir paradigma ile işlemelidir?” sorusunu tartışmaktır. Bu amaçla, özellikle kültür temelli çalışmalarda, araştırma nesnesinin nasıl ele alınacağının artık pozitivist paradigma hakimiyetinden çıkarak, fenomenoloji temelli etnometodoloji yani genel anlamda hermeneutik ile şekillenerek ilişkiselliğe doğru bir yol izlemesine dikkat çekilmektedir. Bu vurguyu yapabilmek, düşünümselliğin ve ilişkiselliğin medya etnografisindeki rolü üzerine tartışmak amacıyla, eleştirel-realizmin öncü isimlerinden biri olan Roy Bhaskar ile sembolik etkileşimcilik ve pragmatik felsefenin önemli isimlerinden biri olan fakat genellikle yorumsamacı gelenek ile ele alınan George Herbert Mead’in kuramlarının eleştirel-realizme nasıl katkıları olabileceği açıklanmaktadır. Bu iki önemli ismin özellikle ilişkisel etnografi temelinde, Davies’in önerdiği gibi, nasıl birlikte kullanılabileceği düşünülmekte ve dijital toplumlarda medya etnografisinin anlamı, riskleri ve sınırları ile ilgili yeni sorular ortaya konmaktadır.
Sartre’da Zamansallık, Varoluş ve Praksis İlişkisi
Authors: AYITGU METİN Gülçin
Published: October 2022

Sartre’ın varoluşçuluk düşüncesi, özneyi içi boş bir öznelliğe hapsettiği yönünde eleştirilerle karşılaşmasına rağmen, Sartre’ın özellikle “özgürlük” ve “varoluş” problemini kültürel, toplumsal, siyasal belirlenimlerle birlikte, “idealizm” tuzağına düşmeden tartışmaya çalıştığını görmekteyiz. Sartre’ın “ben” ve dünya arasındaki ilişkiyi açıklama çabasında “başka” sıyla kurulan ilişkiye olan vurgusu, varoluşçuluğu praksis alanına taşımasını ve sonuç olarak bireyi sadece “cogito” ya ya da tarihsel sürecin tinselliğine terketmeyerek, bilincin yönelimselliğiyle, praksis alanının belirlenimleriyle birlikte incelemesini sağlamıştır. Diyalektik de burada deneyimin dinamiğiyle birlikte varoluş problemini, praksis alanına çeken bir kavramdır. Bu noktada hiyerarşik ve adımları önceden belirli olduğu için tarih dışı gibi görünen diyalektik, Sartre’ın felsefesinde bir özgürlük alanına kapı aralar. Sartre’a göre bu tartışmalara felsefenin kattığı temel bakış açısı ise insanın çelişkileriyle, karar anları ve kararsızlıklarıyla nasıl bir arada değerlendirilebileceğidir. Bu değerlendirmeler bizi zamansallığın ve dolayısıyla da tarihselliğin nasıl kavranması gerektiğine dair bir tartışmaya götürürken, zamansallık problemi de insanın varoluşundan kaynaklı dinamizmini anlamanın önemli bir aracı olarak karşımıza çıkar. Bu bağlamda bu çalışmada Sartre’ın belirlemiş olduğu praksis alanı, zamansallık ve varoluş arasında kurmuş olduğu ilişkiden hareketle incelenmeye çalışılmıştır.
Kendimizi Neden Göstermek İstiyoruz? Teşhir Toplumunda Sosyal Medya Kullanımına Dair Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: ÜNSAL Ramazan
Published: October 2022

Teşhir toplumu düşüncesinden hareketle bu makalede sosyal medyada gerçekleştirilen teşhir eyleminin arkasında yer alan temel motivasyonların ve yönlendirici etkenlerin neler olduğu anlaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışmanın kapsamına yalnızca Türkiye sınırları içerisindeki üniversitelerde eğitim alan ve aktif bir şekilde sosyal medyada paylaşım yapan lisans öğrencileri alınmıştır. Araştırma yalnızca üniversiteli lisans öğrencileri ile yapıldığı için ele alınan konu da bu grupla sınırlandırılmıştır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntem ve teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Bunun için çalışmada sosyal medyayı en fazla kullanan gruplardan üniversite çağındaki gençler katılımcı grubu olarak seçilmiştir. İçerik analizi ve betimsel analiz tekniklerinin kullanıldığı çalışmada yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşme formları aracılığı ile derinlikli mülakatlar yapılmıştır. Yapılan analizlerde teşhir eyleminin arkasında psiko-sosyal ve tekno-sosyal olmak üzere bir dizi nedenin olduğu bulgusu elde edilmiştir. Psiko-sosyal nedenler beğenilme isteği, gösterme isteği, dikkat çekme isteği, kendini aşma isteği ve zorunluluk hissi şeklinde ifade edilebilir. Tekno-sosyal nedenler ise çevrimiçi etkileşimler, çevrimdışı etkileşimler, ünlü olma isteği, sosyal gözetim, kişisel mahremiyet algısıdır. Elde edilen bulgular literatürle karşılaştırılmış ve bulguların oldukça özgün olduğu görülmüştür.
Osmanlı’dan Cumhuriyet’e Batı Anadolu’da Ziraat ve Toplum: Küçük Menderes Havzası’nda Kenevir Üretimi (1913-1950)
Authors: CEYLAN Okan
Published: October 2022

Küçük Menderes Havzası 19. yüzyıldan beri Anadolu’da pazara yönelik tarımsal üretimin olduğu bir coğrafyadır. Ayrıca Küçük Menderes Havzası’nın topografik yapısı, iklimi ve su kaynakları kenevir üretimini sağlayan temel kriterlerdir. Bu havzanın tarımsal üretiminde ise pamuk, tütün, üzüm ve kenevir önemli mahsullerdendir. Ancak kenevir üretimi ve ticareti pamuk ve tütünün gölgesinde kalmıştır. Nitekim bu havza Batı Karadeniz’den sonra Türkiye’nin ikinci kenevir üretim merkezidir. Bu çalışma Küçük Menderes Havzası’ndaki kenevir üretiminin tarihini toplumsal boyutlarıyla incelemektedir. Böylece gündelik yaşam koşulları içinde sıradan insanların kenevir yetiştiriciliğinde, ticaretinde ve urgan üretimindeki rolleri aydınlatılmıştır. Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi Arşivi, ulusal ve yerel basın ve Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu verilerinden ve ikincil kaynaklardan yararlanılmıştır. Meclis tutanakları yoluyla kenevir tarımındaki devlet politikaları ele alınmıştır. Yerel ve ulusal basın ise sıradan insanların gündelik yaşamlarına ışık tutmaktadır. Önemli bir bölümü 1930’lu ve 1940’lı yıllarda yayımlanan ikincil kaynaklar ise Küçük Menderes Havzası’ndaki kenevirin toplumsal tarihine akademik bir perspektif kazandırmıştır.
Tüketim Toplumunda İdeolojinin Dönüşümü ve İktidar
Authors: AYDIN Rıfat
Published: October 2022

II. Dünya savaşı sonrası dönemde Batıda refah devletinin etkisi, ekonomik yapıda yaşanan değişim ve kitle iletişimindeki muazzam artış beraberinde yeni bir olgu olarak tüketim toplumu kavramlaştırmasını getirmiştir. Kavram birçok açıdan hayatın tün anlam noktalarına nüfus etmekle birlikte, bu çalışmada tüketim toplumu kavramı ideolojilerin dönüşümü ve iktidar ilişkileri bağlamında incelenmiştir. Bu çerçevede ideoloji toplumundan tüketim toplumuna geçişte meydana gelen değişimler ve bu değişimlerin iktidar ilişkileri üzerindeki etkisi ele alınmıştır. Diğer taraftan tüketim toplumu ve onun kitle iletişim araçları ile talep yaratma, hayat tarzlarını belirleme ve serbest zamanı kontrol etme gücü çerçevesinde toplumsal hegemonyanın sürekli bir şekilde kendini yeniden üretmesi, tüketim ideolojisinin etkisi açısından değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca iktidarın tüketimle ilişkisi noktasında beğenme/like ilkesinin kurucu rolü üzerinde durulmuştur. Son tahlilde çalışma, ideoloji odaklı toplumsallaşmadan farklı olarak, kitlelerin üzerindeki hegemonik süreçlerin nasıl tüketim odaklı bir yapıya evrildiğini sosyolojik bir perspektifle açıklamaya çalışmıştır.
Nietzsche ve Marx Açısından Ahlak ve Özgürlük
Authors: GEDİKLİ Burcu , GEDİKLİ Mehmet Eren
Published: October 2022

Temel felsefeleri bakımından iki farklı ve hatta zıt noktadan hareket eden Nietzsche ve Marx, içinde bulundukları dönemin insanları baskıladığı ve onlar için yaşanamaz bir hale getirdiği konusunda bir ortak noktada buluşmaktadırlar. Nietzsche, içinde bulunduğu dönemin ahlak anlayışında köle ahlakının egemen olmasına yoğun bir eleştiride bulunurken Marx, kapitalist üretim ve tahakküm biçimlerine eleştiride bulunmuştur. Bu noktadan hareketle yazımızda Nietzsche ve Marx’ın ahlak ve özgürlük ilişkisine dair düşünceleri serimlenmiştir. Nietzsche’nin ahlak konusundaki görüşlerini açıklayabilmek için öncelikle onun bilgi ve varlık felsefesine dair görüşleri açıklanmış ve bu çerçevede nihilizm ile insan hakkındaki düşüncelerine yer verilmiştir. Ardından bu görüşleri temelinde ortaya koymuş olduğu ahlak anlayışı ve bu ahlakı yaratacak olan üstün insan görüşüne yer verilmiştir. Daha sonra Marx’ın ahlak görüşünü ele alabilmek için onun toplumsal bir varlık olarak ele aldığı insan tasavvuruna değinilmiş ve bu insanın yabancılaşmadan özgürlüğe geçişine dair düşünceleri açıklanmıştır. Son olarak ise Nietzsche ve Marx’ın ahlak ve özgürlüğe dair benzer ve farklı yönleri ele alınmıştır.