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Social Inclusion, the Museum and the Dynamics of Sectoral Change
Authors: Sandell Richard
Published: October 2024

In the last two years, the term social inclusion has been widely adopted, though frequently misapplied, within UK museum sector policy and rhetoric. Originally understood by many to be simply a synonym for access or audience development, (concepts that most within the sector are at least familiar, if not entirely comfortable, with), there is now growing recognition that the challenges presented by the inclusion agenda are, in fact, much more significant and the implications more fundamental and far-reaching1. A growing body of research into the social role and impact of museums suggests that engagement with the concepts of social inclusion and exclusion will require museums - and the profession and sector as a whole - to radically rethink their purposes and goals and to renegotiate their relationship to, and role within, society. In short, if museums are to become effective agents for social inclusion, a paradigmatic shift in the purpose and role of museums in society, and concomitant changes in working practices, will be required. Though the focus of this paper, the instigation of change, draws upon government policy development and research within the UK context, a consideration of the relevance of the concept of social inclusion to the museum highlights the broader, international relevance of this discussion.
Museums, National, Postnational and Transcultural Identities
Authors: Macdonald Sharon
Published: October 2024

Many social theorists have suggested that we are currently living in a period in which the identities of the past are becoming increasingly irrelevant and in which new identities, and new identity formations, are being created. The major identity colossus forged in the nineteenth century, and subsequently spread over much of the globe - nation-state identity - has been the subject of particular debate; and theorists have attempted to identify alternative, post-national (in the sense of post-nation-statist) identity constructions. The proliferation of museums in the nineteenth century was undoubtedly closely bound up with the formation and solidification of nation-states in, and subsequently beyond, Western Europe. A crucial question for museums today concerns their role in a world in which nationstatist identities are being challenged. Are they too inextricably entangled in ‘old’ forms of identity to be able to express ‘new’ ones?
The art of space in the space of art: Edinburgh and its Gallery, 1780-1860
Authors: Prior Nick
Published: October 2024

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Local authority museums and the modernizing government agenda in England
Authors: Lawley Ian
Published: October 2024

This paper will examine ways in which local authority museums are adapting to the changing political, economic, social and cultural environment. It will concentrate on the implications for museum services of the ‘Modernizing Government’ agenda, particularly local authority restructuring, Best Value and social inclusion.
The South Kensington Museum in context: an alternative history
Authors: Robertson Bruce
Published: October 2024

The South Kensington Museum—now the Victoria and Albert Museum—has a complex history. Founded in 1857 as an omnibus museum of art and industry—a condensation of the Great Exhibition of 1851 in all its abundance—it had a bewildering variety of possible futures ahead of it, including failure (or existence as an adjunct to a café, as one infamous ad campaign suggested twenty years ago).2 Yet the history of the museum has generally been written teleologically and typologically, as though it were both inevitable and obvious that it should turn into an art museum. The figure behind this foregone development is Henry Cole (aided by a few of his curators), who is perceived as rather quickly subjugating the conflicting possible directions of the museum to the goal of making art available for the public. I would like to offer a sketch of a different history here, one that sees the context of the museum not in the field of other like museums but in its location, both physical and institutional, on the land owned by the Commissioners of the Great Exhibition of 1851 and in the Education Department.
Changing Histories: museums, sexuality and the future of the past
Authors: Liddiard Mark
Published: October 2024

The dawning of the new Millennium coincided with intense change within museums, as new technologies and new approaches towards history and the past raised profound questions about the identity and direction of UK museums. The paper discusses these matters in terms of the construction and reception of museum exhibitions. The first part, which draws on 49 exploratory interviews with a sample of staff in UK museums, considers the processes determining both the choice of appropriate exhibition topics and the inclusion or exclusion of particular artefacts and perspectives. The second part, drawing on the core findings from 200 semi-structured interviews with visitors, argues that many museum visitors are highly active and discerning in their interpretation of exhibitions and museum-mediated histories. An implication of the findings is that the preferences of visitors may have a proactive influence upon the flavour and direction of museum accounts. The final part considers the implications of the data for contemporary museum practice and its context. It concentrates upon the increasing validity of sexuality as topic within UK museums and as way of illustrating the shifting milieu within which museums are currently working. Ultimately, museum accounts of the past may never be the same again.
Evaluation strategies in the cultural sector: the case of the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery in Glasgow
Authors: Economou Maria
Published: October 2024

The paper examines museum evaluation activities in their social and political context and advocates the need for evaluation strategies in the cultural sector. It analyses the case of the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery in Glasgow, which commissioned the design of such a strategy as part of its current project for the redevelopment of displays and visitor facilities. The Strategy covered the evaluation of the new displays, of orientation provision, of the new and improved facilities, as well as information to inform future policies and plans. The paper examines methodological issues related to the design of the evaluation strategy and to evaluation work at the Museum in general. It also examines the objectives set by the specific project and the relevant actions suggested by the strategy in order to meet these. Finally, it critically examines the role and effectiveness of evaluation in this context.
'A whole new world': the young person's experience of visiting Sydney Technological Museum
Authors: Hicks Megan
Published: October 2024

Histories of museums often neglect the viewpoint of visitors, concentrating instead on the protagonists in power relations that have shaped the organization. Moreover, few studies have been made of people’s experiences of visits made before the 1980s, which is when the field of visitor evaluation emerged. In response to the lack of visitor perceptions on record, a study was undertaken into the long-term memories of people who had visited the Technological Museum in Sydney as children or teenagers between 1935 and 1969. In-depth interviews about early visits were conducted with twelve people and their reminiscences analyzed using a phenomenological approach. As a result of this process, three themes emerged that characterized the young person’s experience of the museum: City Life, Adulthood, and Independent Discovery. Linking these three themes was the fundamental experience of Growing Up.
A Breach on the Beach: Te Papa and the fraying of biculturalism
Authors: Williams Paul
Published: October 2024

In 1998, Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand opened to the public. The new national museum is strongly bicultural in terms of its architecture, organization, and management – and in the way it represents history and society in exhibitions. In the past year political developments have seen a decisive shift in public opinion away from tolerance of Maori land claims made on the basis of the Treaty of Waitangi. Given that the museum’s founding policies and mission are organized around the authority of the Treaty, Te Papa now finds itself in a challenging position: in what ways do its current permanent exhibitions communicate “biculturalism” – the awkward marriage between Maori and Pakeha – the latter far from universally accepted as a proper noun describing New Zealanders of (mainly British) colonial descent? I explore those exhibitions that explicitly deal with issues of land and territory in order to gauge the extent to which Te Papa can engage with New Zealand’s current shift in political mood.
MULTILETRAMENTOS E AS AVALIAÇÕES EM LARGA ESCALA: UMA ANÁLISE A PARTIR DA MULTICULTURALIDADE E DA MULTIMODALIDADE
Authors: Vasconcelos Danyelle Ribeiro
Published: October 2024

Apesar de apresentarem a proposta de avaliar a qualidade da educação, as avaliações em larga escala são contraditórias quando exclusivamente quantificam o desempenho cognitivo do aluno, transformando-
Phenomenological Research into Chinese EFL Teachers’ Challenges
Authors: Taskiran Ayse , Pan Hong , Xie Shaojun , Lin Zili
Published: October 2024

Exploring the professional difficulties EFL teachers face and discussing their classroom implications will undoubtedly increase the effectiveness and efficiency of EFL education. The primary objective of the study is to shed light on the difficulties faced by Chinese EFL teachers and how these issues may affect both ELT practice and academic inquiry in different education contexts. The participants were seven EFL teachers from different primary, secondary, and high schools in China. A phenomenological approach was adopted to explore the difficulties through multiple, in-depth interviews. Using the Constant Comparison Method, the researchers independently conducted content analysis of the qualitative data. The findings revealed 16 different themes, such as lack of pedagogical content knowledge, to difficulty in managing students’ motivation and engagement, and centralized examination-driven educational system. The findings from the first-hand data were discussed in relation to implications in a way that will contribute to the field of EFL teacher training, policymakers, education leaders, and consequently, EFL teachers and learners.
Parental Discretionary Influence on their Children's Manner of Learning English Language
Authors: Noel A. Comeros  , Jhordan T. Cuilan  , Jason V. Chavez
Published: October 2024

Parents serve as the first and most influential educators in a child's life, shaping their attitudes towards learning, fostering a supportive home environment conducive to academic success, and instilling crucial values such as perseverance and resilience. Beyond academic achievement, parental involvement contributes to the holistic development of students by promoting positive socio-emotional outcomes. When parents actively participate in their children's education, they provide a sense of security, support, and encouragement that bolsters their self-esteem and confidence This exploratory study delved into the concept of parental discretion in education and learning the English language. Purposive sampling (n=16) was carried out to sample the parents based on several demographic profiles i.e., educational background, monthly income, work, number of children, and language/dialects at home. Narratives from one-one-one interview were the primary data in this study. Findings indicated that parental discretion was characterized by (i) understanding child’s needs, (ii) adaptation, (iii) flexibility, (iv) autonomy, (v) supportive environment, (vi) reflection. Parents design their support strategies to their child's developmental stage, cognitive ability, and sociocultural milieu, trying to provide an adapted and helpful learning environment. Parents who exercise assessment in selecting learning materials and media content assure alignment with their child's educational goals and interests, which fosters engagement and facilitated effective learning. This study examined parental discretion in many different circumstances, stressing its significance in maximizing parent-child educational interactions and providing the framework for future research and practice.
Integrating Digital Authentic Materials in ESP Classrooms: Effects on Kazakh Students’ Language Proficiency and Student Engagement
Authors: Gabdullina Zhanargul , Yelubayeva Perizat , Nemtchinova Ekaterina , Kunakova Klara , Galiya Kulzhanbekova
Published: October 2024

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of selected task-design strategies for integrating digital authentic materials into ESP instruction. It mainly focuses on how teachers navigated this alternative learning environment and the challenges they experienced. A mixed-methods approach was employed, gathering quantitative data through standardized tests and qualitative data through interviews and classroom observations. The study involved thirty-five language instructors from the English language departments of two leading Kazakh universities. The results revealed that critical media literacy instruction to use authentic materials in language learning significantly enhances language proficiency and engagement and effectively equips students with the necessary skills to navigate and assess the digital information landscape. These findings underscore the potential of digital authentic materials in language instruction, paving the way for a promising future in language education. The research highlights the importance of integrating digital literacy into the curriculum to prepare students for the demands of the digital age. The research findings provide vital insights for policymakers and stakeholders to deliberate on effective professional development programs. These programs can assist educators in addressing challenges and acquiring essential content knowledge, pedagogical expertise, and technological competence.
Lexical Analysis of Japanese Children’s Songs from the Perspective of Japanese Language Education
Authors: Agus Suherman Suryadimulya  , Tadashi Sakamoto
Published: October 2024

Japanese children's songs can be a valuable resource for adult learners of the language, Firstly, the vocabulary used in children's songs is predominantly high-frequency and foundational, with a large portion falling below the N2 proficiency level. By mastering the words and phrases found in these songs, learners can expand their conversational abilities beyond the confines of traditional textbooks. Secondly, the songs offer a balanced representation of positive, negative, and neutral emotions, reflecting the emotional range and nuances of the Japanese language. This exposure to diverse emotional expressions can enrich learners' understanding of language and cultural nuances. Moreover, the study's semantic analysis reveals frequent word associations and co-occurrences, which can help learners grasp the interconnectedness of Japanese vocabulary and the cultural contexts in which words are used. Importantly, children's songs are deeply rooted in Japanese culture, indirectly exposing learners to various cultural aspects, such as the appreciation of nature, the concept of transience, and the importance of harmony and interconnectedness. This cultural immersion can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japanese values and traditions. Furthermore, the familiar melodies and sing-along nature of these songs can facilitate social bonding and interpersonal connections among learners and native speakers. Engaging in shared cultural experiences, such as singing nursery rhymes together, can create a sense of community and strengthen the bond between learners and the target language culture.
The Elementary School Student’s Achievements in Usada Bali ‘Balinese Traditional Medicine’ Lexicon (Gender Study and Language Revitalization)
Authors: Luh Putu Laksminy  , I Wayan Mulyawan
Published: October 2024

Usada Bali is a traditional Balinese healing practice that uses natural materials like plants for medicine. This practice is recorded in Balinese script on lontar leaves. Modern technology and synthetic medicine have reduced the use of some traditional medicinal plants and caused a language shift from Balinese to Indonesian, even for traditional medicine terminology. Now, these materials are often written in Indonesian to describe their usage. This study aims to analyze the language strategies regarding the Usada Bali lexicon applied by the student's parents at elementary school at Denpasar and Klungkung Regency. It examines students' proficiency in traditional medicine types, treatment techniques, and related medical problems, and factors influencing their understanding. Using qualitative methods and surveys, the study found that most parents (66.3% in Denpasar and 83.3% in Klungkung) use Strategy 7-a language strategy involving Balinese Language with their children, the same as that employed in the neighborhood domain. As a result, 59.2%-81.9% of students understand the traditional medicine lexicons. The study concludes that besides Strategy 7, other factors such as family demographics and the presence of multiple generations play significant roles in maintaining the Balinese language and Usada Bali lexicons, as part of oral traditions and Balinese Culture, which are crucial for preserving Balinese cultural identity.
Literature Review on Stochastic Modeling of Wet and Dry Spells
Authors: El Hafyani Mounia , El Himdi Khalid
Published: October 2024

With increasing concerns about climate change and its profound implications for water resources, stochastic modeling of wet and dry spells has emerged as a critical domain within hydrology and climatology, providing insight into the temporal patterns of precipitation and drought occurrences. This review of the literature synthesizes recent advances in the modeling of wet and dry spells using stochastic methods, focusing on publications from 2000 to 2024. The review examines various modeling approaches, including Markov chain models, mixed probability models, non-homogeneous models, and time series approaches. Key findings indicate that Markov chain models are effective in simulating the sequential occurrence of wet and dry spells, with higher-order variants addressing issues of overdispersion. Mixed probability models excel at representing heterogeneity and extremes in precipitation data, especially in regions with distinct wet and dry seasons. Non-homogeneous models are valuable for understanding the temporal dynamics and irregularities of dry spells, revealing significant shifts in their frequency and duration over time. These can be complemented by time-series methods to highlight long-term trends and seasonal variations. The review underscores the importance of regional specificity in modeling approaches to accurately capture local climatic and geographical variability. Recommendations for future research include the integration of hybrid models that combine the strengths of various approaches to improve predictive precision, focusing on the impacts of climate change, and conducting cross-regional comparisons to generalize findings and enhance the robustness of the models.
Impact of Average Atmospheric Temperature on Rainbow Trout Production in South Africa: A Time Series Analysis Approach
Authors: Mokhaukhau Jenny Potsiso , Senyolo Mmapatla Precious
Published: October 2024

Climate change has various effects on the global food supply and the  environment as a whole. Similarly, the production of fish like Rainbow Trout is affected by variation in the atmospheric temperature higher than 21oC, leading to fluctuations in yield. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the impact of average atmospheric temperature on Rainbow Trout production in South Africa using time series data spanning from 2000 to 2022. The unit root test, Johannsen cointegration test, and the Vector Error Correction model were employed to analyse the data. The results show that the change in average atmospheric temperature affects the production of Rainbow Trout. The correlation between average temperature and Rainbow Trout production is positive in the short-run and long-run. I Prolonged exposure to high temperature may lead to fish stress, migration and increased susceptibility to diseases which ultimately affects the economic viability of the sector in both the short-run and the long-run. In addition, the overall change in the atmospheric temperature has a negative effect on the production of the fish highlighting the need for climate change intervention to sustain fish production. The study recommends implementing strategies that reduce the impact of temperature changes on fish production to support both economic growth and food security.
In vitro cytotoxic evaluation of Hypericum perforatum and molecular docking and dynamic analysis of PINK-1 inhibitors on model organism Tribolium castaneum and Homo sapiens
Authors: Ercan Fahriye , Yalcin Serap , Baş Hatice , Yalçınkaya Seda
Published: October 2024

Hypericum species are especially known for their pharmacological characteristic. One of the major component of the plant is hypericin that can be used in tumor inhibition with its potent cytotoxic effects. In this study, the anticancer effect of H. perforatum essential oil on the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line was examined, and the binding potential of the compounds of Hypericum perforatum L., hypericin, hyperoside and hyperforin, to the PINK1 protein of both human and model organism, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) was investigated in silico. Recently, many insect species have been proposed as model organisms, including T. castaneum, that the first species with whole genome sequenced. Worlwide distribution of insects, their environmental importance and realtively inexpensive cultivation have increased the interest in them Therefore, in in silico studies, T. castaneum was used as a model to compare binding similarities with humans and model organisms. In the study, the IC50 concentration of H. perforatum L. on MCF-7 cells was determined to be 98.765 μg/ml. Based on in silico findings, the most favorable binding affinity of -12.5 kcal/mol was observed between the Hypericin molecule and the insect PINK1 protein. The fact that these plant components bind with high energy to the PINK1 protein, which is believed to guard cells from mitochondrial dysfunction triggered by stress, is promising for the development of plant-based medical drugs and biopesticides.
Metagenomic Analysis of Bacterial Communities in Bee Bread in Türkiye
Authors: Erdem Esengül
Published: October 2024

This study aims to investigate the bacterial community structure in bee bread samples collected from 10 provinces of Türkiye using next-generation sequencing (NGS) and metagenomic analysis. Bacterial genomic DNA was extracted and sequenced using Illumina MiSeq. Bioinformatic analysis involved quality assessment, OTU classification, principal coordinate analysis (PCoA), and diversity index calculations. Heatmap and PCoA were utilized to explore the impact of locality and ecological zones on microbial diversity. Metagenomic analysis of 12 bee bread samples revealed 276,583 high-quality sequencing reads. The dominant bacterial phyla identified were Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Cyanobacteria, and Firmicutes. At the genus level, Streptomyces, Streptococcus, Bacillus, and Synechococcus were the most abundant, with Streptomyces and Bacillus playing key roles in the fermentation process of bee bread. The Shannon diversity index (ranging from 2.92 to 4.26) and Simpson's index (0.83 to 0.95) indicated high species diversity and relative abundance in bee bread. The study underscores the need for locality-specific approaches in beekeeping management and highlights the potential significance of beneficial bacterial taxa, particularly those involved in fermentation, in contributing to the nutritional and health properties of bee bread. These findings provide a foundation for further research on the microbial dynamics that support bee colony health.
Mısır Üretiminde Organomineral ve Yaprak Gübre Uygulaması Etkinliğinin Verim ve Karlılık Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Ağırağaç Zübeyir , Zorer Çelebi Şeyda
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışma, Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Tarla Bitkileri Bölümü araştırma arazisinde 2022 ve 2023 yıllarında yürütülmüştür. Bu çalışmada, silajlık mısır bitkisinde farklı organomineral ve yaprak gübresi uygulamalarının hasıl verim, Üretim değeri (ÜD), değişen masraflar ve brüt kar, net kar değerleri dikkate alınarak ekonomik analizinin yapılmasını amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada, Simpatico mısır çeşidi kullanılmış olup, gübre kaynağı olarak DAP (Diamonyum fosfat), Üre, Organomineral taban (OMT), Organomineral üst (OMÜ), Deniz yosunu (DY), Vermikompost (VK) ve Humik asit (HA) gübrelerinin farklı kombinasyonları kullanılmıştır. Deneme ‘’Tesadüf Blokları Deneme Deseni’’ne göre üç tekrarlamalı olarak yürütülmüştür. Birleştirilmiş yıl ortalamasına göre en yüksek hasıl verim OMT-OMÜ-VK uygulamasından 6823.00 kg da-1, en düşük değer ise DAP-ÜRE uygulamasından 6610.83 kg da-1olarak kaydedilmiş ve aralarında %3.1 oranında verim farkı oluşmuştur. Çalışmada, üretim değeri açısından en yüksek değer OMT-OMÜ-VK uygulamasından 11599.10 (₺ da-1) olarak kaydedilmiştir. Buna karşın, DAP ve ÜRE gübrelerinin bulunduğu uygulamalar maliyet açısından daha düşük oldukları için net kar oranları daha yüksek olarak belirlenmiştir. Buna göre DAP-ÜRE uygulaması net kar 7828.85 ₺ da-1,bürüt kar 8267.96 ₺ da-1 ve nispi kar 3.296 ₺ da-1 olarak kaydedilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar ışığında, bitki yetiştiriciliğinde sürdürülebilir üretim için, organomineral ve yaprak gübrelerinin bitki besleme sistemlerine eklenmesi, tarımsal verimlilik ve toprak koruma açısından önemli bir adım olarak değerlendirilebilir.
Soya Fasulyesi (Glycine max) Çeşitlerinin Soybean Mosaic Virus’a Dayanıklılık Durumlarının Belirlenmesi
Authors: Baltacı Abdullah , Deligöz İlyas
Published: October 2024

Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) soyanın en yaygın ve tahripkar viral patojenlerinden bir tanesidir. Virüsün kontrolünde dayanıklı çeşit kullanmak en etkili mücadele yöntemlerindendir. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de tescil edilmiş olan 33 soya çeşidi 2023 yılında kontrollü koşullarda SMV’ye karşı test edilmiştir. Soya çeşitlerinin SMV’ye karşı reaksiyonlarının belirlenmesinde Samsun ilinde soya bitkisinden izole edilen SMV-STk izolatı kullanılmıştır. Her çeşide ait 10 soya bitkisi, virüs ile mekanik olarak inokule edilmiş ve inokulasyondan 21 gün sonra belirti oluşumuna göre bitkiler değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca bitkilerdeki virüs varlığı ya da yokluğu DAS-ELISA testi ile belirlenmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda 33 çeşitten 28 tanesi SMV ile sistemik olarak enfekteli hale gelmiş ve bu çeşitlerde DAS-ELISA (Double Antibody Sandwich Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay) testi ile virüs tespit edilmiştir. Diğer yandan 5 çeşit SMV’ye karşı dayanıklı olarak bulunmuş ve dayanıklılık durumları DAS-ELISA testi ile doğrulanmıştır. Bu çalışmada SMV’ye dayanıklı olarak belirlenen çeşitler, Türkiye’de SMV’nin sorun olduğu soya üretim alanlarında önerilebilir.
Domateste Pektin Kaplamanın Muhafaza Süresince Bazı Kalite Parametreleri Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: İşlek Fırat
Published: October 2024

Klimakterik özellik gösteren domates meyvesi, hasattan sonra da metabolik aktivitelerine devam etmektedir. Domates meyvesinin depolama ömrü sınırlı olduğundan önemli derecede ürün ve kalite kayıpları görülmektedir. Taze sebze ve meyvelerde hasat sonrası uygulanan yenilebilir film ve kaplamalar ürün yüzeyinde bir film tabakası oluşturmakta böylelikle solunum hızını, ağırlık kaybını ve kalite kayıplarını azaltıp muhafaza ömrünü uzatabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada Asya F1 domates çeşidi kırmızı olum döneminde hasat edilmiş olup hasadı takiben hemen soğuk hava deposunda ön soğutma işlemine tabi tutulmuştur. Ön soğutma işlemi sonrasında domates meyveleri saf su ile yıkanmıştır. Aynı olgunluğa sahip meyveler %1 pektin kaplama + %2 gliserin, %2 pektin kaplama + %2 gliserin içeren çözeltilere 2 dakika süreyle daldırılmıştır. Meyveler 10o C sıcaklıkta 24 gün boyunca depolanan domates meyvelerine depolama süresince 8 gün aralıklarla analizler yapılarak farklı dozda pektin uygulamalarının etkileri belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda pektin uygulamasının ağırlık kaybı, pH, suda çözünür kuru madde (SÇKM), titre edilebilir asitlik (TEA), toplam fenolik içeriği ve toplam antioksidan kapasitesi üzerine kontrole kıyasla olumlu sonuçlar verdiği ve kaliteyi koruduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Aras Vadisi Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) Biyoçeşitliliğine Katkılar
Authors: Korukcu Kibar Hakan , Çoruh Saliha
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışma, zengin bir böcek çeşitliliğine sahip olan Aras Vadisi’nin Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) biyoçeşitliliğini ortaya koymak için planlanmıştır. Ichneumonidae türlerinin son durumunu belirlemek için 2023 yılı yaz aylarında planlanarak yürütülmüş olan bu çalışma sonucunda, Anomaloninae’den 26, Banchinae’den 14, Campopleginae’den 11, Cremastinae’den 2, Cryptinae’den 25 ve Diplazontinae’den 23 olmak üzere toplam 8 türe ait 91 birey elde edilmiştir. Bu türlerden Lissonota (Loxonota) flavovariegata (Lucas, 1849), Cryptus viduatorius Fabricius, 1804, Syrphophilus bizonarius (Gravenhorst, 1829), Campoletis crassicornis (Tschek, 1871), Aptesis senicula (Kriechbaumer, 1893) ve Promethes sulcator Gravenhorst, 1829 Aras Vadisi’nden ilk defa kaydedilirken, Temelucha signata (Holmgren, 1860) türü ise hem Aras Vadisi, hem de Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi için yeni kayıt durumundadır. Yapılan bu çalışma ile Ichneumonidae türlerinin yayılışlarına yeni lokaliteler eklenerek dağılış bilgileri verilmiş ve bazı türlerin konukçu bilgileri de literatür bilgisi olarak eklenmiştir. Çalışmadaki asıl amaç, yaklaşık 12 yıldır detaylı bir çalışmanın yürütülmediği bu yeni Aras Vadisi’ndeki Ichneumonidae türlerini tespit etmek ve bu türleri daha önce toplanan örnekler ile karşılaştırarak bozulan coğrafyanın Ichneumonidae çeşitliliğine etkisini ortaya koymaktır.
Avokado (Persea americana Mill.) Püresi İlavesiyle Üretilen Yağ İçeriği Azaltılmış Dondurmaların Bazı Fizikokimyasal, Reolojik ve Duyusal Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Doğancı Hülya Nur , Kırmızı Naim Alper , Köksal Ali , Kanca Nazlı
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, günlük diyetinde daha düşük oranda yağ almasını gerektiren çeşitli rahatsızlıklara sahip bireylerin tüketimine uygun dondurma üretimi gerçekleştirmektir. Bu amaçla dondurma üretiminde, süt yağı içeriği çeşitli oranlarda (K-%0, 25AP-%25, 50AP-%50, 75AP-%75, 100AP-%100) avokado (Persea americana Mill.) püresi (AP) ile ikame edilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, dondurma karışımlarının kıvam katsayısı değerlerinin AP kullanımı ile belirgin ölçüde arttığı, akış davranış indeksi değerlerinin ise düştüğü, dolayısıyla psödoplastik davranışa daha çok yaklaştığı kaydedilmiştir. AP kullanımı, ürünün sertlik değerlerini artırmış, serum ayrılması değerlerini ise önemli ölçüde azaltmıştır. Dondurmaların incelenen erime özelliklerinde (ilk damlama süresi, 30, 60, 90 ve 120. dakikalardaki erime oranları ile 120 dakika sonunda kalan kütle oranları), AP ilavesi ile iyileşme olduğu belirlenmiştir. Renk değerleri beklendiği gibi, kullanılan AP’nin sarımsı-yeşil renginden etkilenmiştir. Duyusal değerlendirme sonuçlarına göre, 25AP ve 50AP örnekleri görünüş, yapı, buzluluk ve lezzet özellikleri bakımından kontrol örneğine oldukça yakın puanlar almıştır. Panelistler 75AP ve 100AP örneğinde avokado tadının arzu edilmeyecek düzeyde baskın olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Çalışmadan elde edilen verilerin tamamı birlikte değerlendirildiğinde, dondurmanın süt yağı içeriğinin %25 veya %50 oranında AP ile ikame edilmesi ile, yağ içeriği azaltılmış, fiziksel özellikleri iyileştirilmiş ve kabul edilebilir duyusal özelliklere sahip bir ürün elde edilebilmesinin mümkün olacağı sonucuna varılmıştır.
Identification of cotton non-pathogenic fungal agent isolates based on morphological and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry method
Authors: Karadaşlı Adalet , Kavak Hamit
Published: October 2024

In this study, morphological and MALDI-TOF MS identification and comparison of non-pathogenic fungal species isolated from diseased root, leaf and boll tissues of cotton plants were carried out. For this purpose, surveys were conducted in Bağlar, Sur, Çınar, Bismil, Yenişehir, Ergani, Eğil, Kayapınar and Silvan districts of Diyarbakır province where cotton production is intensive between June and September 2020 and 2021. 209 samples of plants showing typical fungal disease symptoms were collected from 75 different cotton production areas. A total of 171 fungal isolates were obtained by isolation, culture and purification procedures from diseased plant tissues in the samples. The 20 isolates that were negative in the pathogenicity test in the main host were identified and compared by morphological (traditional) and MALDI-TOF MS methods. According to the results, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus minisclerotigenes, Penicillium nalgıovense, Chaetomium globosum, Dichotomopilus funicola, Arthroderma gloria, Pseudogmnoacus pannorum, Tichophyton interdigitale, and Penicillium sp. Penicillium sp. were found to be intensively colonized in different parts of cotton such as leaves, bolls and roots. Again, it was determined that the most common species among the total saprophyte isolates was Aspergillus niger with a high similarity rate.
Yüksekova Havzasında Nohutta (Cicer arietinum L.) Sorun Olan Yabancı Ot Türlerin Yoğunluk ve Rastlama Sıklığının Araştırılması
Authors: Sırrı Mesut , Soysal Sipan
Published: October 2024

Baklagiller, bilhassa toprak verimliliğini artırmaları ve bitki koruma sorunlarının çözümüne katkıları yönüyle, kurak ve yarı kurak iklim bölgelerinde vazgeçilmez münavebe bitkileri arasında yer almaktadırlar. Bu nedenle yazın kurak geçen iklimi ve oldukça kısa olan vejetasyon dönemi nedeniyle Yüksekova Havzasında tarımsal sürdürülebilirlik için nohut (Cicer arietinum L.) başta olmak üzere baklagil bitkilerinin yaygınlaştırılması bir zorunluluk olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Diğer kültür bitkilerinde olduğu gibi baklagil kültür bitkilerinde de verimi etkileyen sorunların başında yabancı otlar gelmektedir. Bu çalışma, Yüksekova Havzasında 50 nohut tarlasında yabancı ot tür, yoğunluk ve rastlama sıklığının belirlenmesi amacıyla 2022 ve 2023 yıllarında yürütülmüştür. Çalışma sonucunda 18 farklı familyaya dahil toplam 37 yabancı ot türü tespit edilmiştir. Tespit edilen yabancı otların 1’inin tohumsuz, 4’ünün monokotiledon, 32’sinin ise dikotiledon olduğu belirlenmiştir. Yüksekova Havzasında ortalama yabancı ot yoğunluğunun 12.84 adet/m2 olduğu saptanmıştır. Araştırma alanında tespit edilen yabancı ot yoğunluğunun yüksekten düşüğe doğru sıralaması; Convolvulus arvensis L. (2.56 adet/m2), Xanthium strumarium L. (1.38 adet/m2), Sinapis arvensis L. (1.28 adet/m2) ve Chenopodium album L. (1.08 adet/m2) ve en sık rastlanan türlerin sırasıyla; Convolvulus arvensis L. (%64.71), Sinapis arvensis L. (%45.10), Xanthium strumarium L. (%35.29), Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. (%33.33) ve Cichorium intybus L. (% 31.37) olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çalışma sonuçları ve alanda yapılan gözlemler Yüksekova havzasında yabancı otların verimi etkileyen nohut üretimini sınırlandıran önemli faktörlerden biri olduğunu ortaya koymuştur.
Determination of the Satisfaction Level of the Local People Benefiting from Murat River Rehabilitation Project (Bingöl, Elâzığ, and Muş Microcatchment Sample)
Authors: Uslu Ahmet , Yuksel Alaaddin , Karakaya Ersin , Çamuka Semra , Çelik Şenol , Hopur Bayram , Yılmaz Mahmut , Acartürk Serpil
Published: October 2024

This research was conducted to determine the satisfaction level of the local people benefiting from the projects implemented in the microcatchments of Bingol, Elâzığ and Muş provinces. The primary data of the survey are the focus group interviews (FG) and key informative interviews (KI) conducted in the selected villages between the fdates 16-25 August 2021. According to the research results, the participants are generally satisfied with the project activities and that 62.2% of the local people have participated in the project activities during the past year. The results of the compatibility analysis show that the project had a positive impact on finding a job or improving working conditions among the locals with higher and equal incomes, while it had a negative impact among the locals with lower incomes. The impact of the project on improving employment or working conditions was positive for ranchers and those who farmed land for sale. Those who farm land for subsistence, not grow high-value crops, and cannot increase productivity indicated that the project had a negative impact on finding a job or improving working conditions. The impact of the project on finding jobs or improving the working conditions of the middle class living in Bingol and Elazığ was positive. The impact of the project on the poor local people in Muş on finding a job or improving their working conditions was negative. Within the framework of all information, it has been concluded that the project is an important source of development for the region and that this level of progress will emerge more clearly in the coming years.
Visual Quality Analysis of Diyarbakır Sur District's Historical Buildings and Surroundings
Authors: Yazici Kübra , Gülgün Bahriye
Published: October 2024

Historical sites are structures, monuments, or areas that carry the traces of the past and hold significant importance in the collective memory of society. The cultural, historical, and architectural value of historic places is important for visual perception. Visual quality analysis aims to assess the physical condition and appearance of these historic places and to identify their conservation and maintenance needs. This analysis plays an important role in the decisions to be taken for the preservation of the place. The parameters that influence visual quality reflect the preservation and maintenance of the place, the visitor experience, the importance of cultural heritage for conservation, tourism and economy, and social awareness. Visual perception of historic places refers to how people perceive these places and how this perception is associated with the historical, cultural, and architectural features of the place. The visual perception of historic places may vary depending on various factors. The visual perception of historic places is important for their preservation, visitor experience and the continuation of cultural heritage. While a positive visual perception of historic places can make them more valuable and important in society, a negative perception can damage their reputation and make it difficult to preserve them. For this reason, the visual perception of historical places is an important factor that should be taken into account in determining conservation and maintenance strategies and in the promotion of places. In this study, thirty historical places in Diyarbakır Sur District were evaluated by 10 experts according to visual quality parameters. As a result, with the scores obtained in the visual perception of historical places, suggestions were made for the protection of these places, their importance in terms of tourism and the continuation of cultural heritage.
Fosfor Çözücü Fungus Talaromyces funiculosus’un Kitlesel Üretimine Temel Teşkil Edecek Bazı Biyolojik Parametrelerin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Ölmez Fatih , Akdaş Hiranur
Published: October 2024

Fosfor bitkilerin gelişim için ihtiyaç duyduğu temel besin elementlerinden bir tanesidir. Tarımsal üretim sırasında, bitkilerin fosfor ihtiyacı kimyasal gübrelerle kaşılanmaktadır. Kimsayasal gübre olarak toprağa verilen fosforun çok önemli bir bölümü toprakta bulunan demir, çinko, alüminyum gibi diğer toprak elementlerine bağlanarak bitkilerin alamayacağı forma dönüşmektedir. Asidik topraklarda bu bağlı fosfor kısmen çözülebilmekte iken, Türkiye gibi topraklarının çok önemli bir bölümü bazik karakterde olan bölgelerde bu çözünme çok yavaş olmaktadır. Bu durum her yıl tekrar fosforlu gübre takviyesi gereksinimine yol açmaktadır. Bazı fungus ve bakteriler ürettikleri bazı kimysalallar ile toprakta bulunan bağlı fosforun bitkiler için faydalı hale dönüşmesine yardımcı olmaktadırlar. Bu çalışma kapsamında, antepfıstığı köklerinden izole edilen, toprakta bağlı fosforu çözme yeteneğine sahip olduğu bilinen bir Talaromyces funiculosus (ST976) izolatının kitlesel üretimine temel teşkil edecek bazı biyolojik parametlerin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla fungusun farklı sıcaklık ve su aktivitesi değerlerinde gelişim performansları değerlendirilmiştir. Denemeler sonunda fungusun en iyi gelişim gösterdiği sıcaklık değerinin 25 oC ve %99 su aktivitesi değerleri olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Farklı Sulama Yöntemi ve Stratejilerinin Dolmalık Biber Bitkisinin Verim ve Stoma Direncine Etkilerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Bozkurt Çolak Yeşim , Yazar Atilla
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışma Akdeniz iklim koşullarında yüzey ve toprak altı damla sulama yöntemleri kullanılarak uygulanan farklı sulama stratejilerinin dolmalık biberin stoma direnci (rs) üzerine etkilerinin belirlenmesi ve verimle stoma direnci arasındaki ilişkileri değerlendirmek amacıyla 2016-2017 yıllarında Tarsus Toprak ve Su Kaynakları Lokasyonunda yürütülmüştür. Araştırmada iki farklı sulama yöntemi (Yüzey damla sulama (YD), Toprakaltı damla sulama (TD) ve beş farklı sulama stratejisi (Tam sulama, FI; geleneksel kısıntılı sulama, DI75 ve DI50; kısmi kök kuruluğu, PRD50 ve planlanmış kısıntılı sulama RDI) test edilmiştir. Dolmalık biber bitkisinin içsel su durumu stoma direnci ile belirlenmiştir. Yüzey ve toprakaltı damla sulama sistemlerinin her ikisi için de FI konusunda kısıntılı sulama konularına kıyasla I75, I50 ve PRD50'ye göre daha düşük stoma direnci değerleri belirlenmiştir. Stoma direnci ve biber verim arasında önemli doğrusal ilişkiler (P < 0.01) saptanmıştır. Sonuç olarak yüksek verim için dolmalık biber rs’nin 58-65 s m-1 değeri arasında sulanabileceği ve rs’nin sulamaların planlanmasında kullanılabileceği kanıtlanmıştır. Stoma direncinin su stresine tepkisi, suyun kıt olduğu bölgelerde sürdürülebilir bitkisel üretiminde kullanılabilir.
Yeşilırmak Nehrinde Bazı Sulama Suyu Kalite Parametrelerinin Eğilim Analizi ve Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Sürücü Elif , Demir Yasin
Published: October 2024

Su bütün canlıların yaşamlarını sürdürebilmesi için hayati bir öneme sahiptir. Artan nüfusla birlikte ekosistemde meydana gelen değişimler su kaynaklarının korunmasını ve izlenmesini zorunlu hale getirmiştir. Doğal veya suni etkiler neticesinde herhangi bir bölgedeki su miktarında ve kalitesinde meydana gelen değişimlerin belirlenmesi sürdürülebilirlik için önemlidir. Bu çalışmada Yeşilırmak nehrinin tarımsal sulama açısından bazı su kalite parametreleri araştırılarak trend analizi yapılmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Yeşilırmak nehrinin Samsun ili Çarşamba ilçesinde bulunan 47-00-27 nolu Su kalitesi gözlem istasyonunda Devlet Su İşleri (DSİ) tarafından analiz edilen parametreler kullanılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında 1995-2015 yılları arasında belirlenmiş olan akım, pH, elektriksel iletkenlik, sodyum, kalsiyum, magnezyum, potasyum, klor, karbonat, bikarbonat, sülfat, bor, sodyum absorbsiyon oranı ve yüzde sodyum parametreleri kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada parametrelerin trend analizi için, parametrik ve non-parametrik analizlerde yaygın olarak kullanılan Mann-Kendall yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Trend analizi sonuçları anlamlılık düzeyine beş sınıfta değerlenlendirilmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre suyun debisinde ocak ayında, pH ve karbonat içeriğinde ise şubat ayında anlamlı pozitif trend meydana gelmiştir. Suyun elektriksel iletkenlik değeri ile kalsiyum+magnezyum içeriğinde ocak ayında anlamlı negatif trend meydana gelmiştir. Diğer sonuçlarda anlamlı bir trend tespit edilmemiştir. Sulama sezonu olan aylarda anlamlı trendlerin olmaması dikkat çekmiştir.
Zeytinyağı Sektöründe Değer Zinciri Analizi: Kahramanmaraş Örneği
Authors: Kaytancı Mehmet Fatih , Ağır Hasan Burak
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada Kahramanmaraş ilinde zeytin ve zeytinyağı sektörü üzerine yürütülen değer zinciri analizinin süreç ve sonuçlarını kapsamaktadır. Çalışmada zinciri oluşturan paydaşların maliyetlerini, gelirlerini ve karlılıklarının hesaplayarak sektörün zayıf ve güçlü yönlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Kahramanmaraş ilinde 2023 yılında 103 zeytin işletmesi, 10 zeytinyağı işletmesi ve bir adet üretici, paketleme ve dağıtım tesisi ile yüz yüze anket çalışması yapılmıştır. Ayrıca ilde bulunan yerel marketlerden zeytinyağı satış fiyatları ortalaması da analize dahil edilmiştir. İşletmelerin ekonomik analizlerinde tek ürün bütçe analizi kullanılarak brüt üretim değeri, değişken masraflar, sabit masraflar, brüt kar ve nisbi karları hesaplanmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, 1 kg natürel sızma zeytinyağı üretimi için yapılan değerlendirmede zeytin üreticilerinin maliyeti 165,7 TL, zeytinyağı üreticisinin maliyeti 204,2 TL, paketleme ve dağıtım faaliyetleri maliyeti 239 TL ve perakendeci satışı ise 262,5 TL olarak bulunmuştur. Satış fiyatları üzerinden yapılan değerlendirmede en dezavantajlı faaliyet alanının paketleme ve dağıtım alanı olduğu görülmüştür. Genel bir değerlendirme yapıldığında, sektörde iç içe geçmiş birçok sorunun çözümü için sektörün tüm paydaşlarının bir araya gelerek sektördeki sorunların ele alınması ve çözüm önerileri geliştirilmesi sektörün geleceği için oldukça önemlidir.
Immunoexpression of CD34, CD68 and CD3 in Cadmium-Induced Liver Damage and Protective Effectiveness of Bee Bread (Perga)
Authors: Yaman Turan , Akkoyun Turan , Keleş Ömer Faruk , Bayramoğlu Akkoyun Mahire
Published: October 2024

Cadmium (Cd) is one of the potent environmental toxicants that causes oxidative stress in many organs of the body, including the liver. Perga (bee bread) is used for apitherapeutic purposes due to its medicinal properties. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of perga on endothelial damage and inflammatory cell activation in the liver as a result of exposure to Cd. For this purpose, 32 male Wistar rats (8 rats/group) were randomly divided into 4 groups, as the control, perga (0.5 g/kg of perga), Cd (5 mg/kg of CdCl2), and Cd + perga (0.5 g/kg of perga + 5 mg/kg of CdCl2) groups. Daily intragastric Cd and/or perga was administered for 4 weeks. At the end of the study, the rats were euthanized and liver tissue sections were taken and stained with hematoxylin-eosin and Masson’s Trichrome. Immunohistochemically, the reactivity of the liver sinusoidal endothelium was determined using CD34, the reactivity of the Kupffer cells was determined using CD68, and the levels of T-lymphocyte cells were determined using CD3 antibodies. Exposure to Cd caused significant histological changes in the liver. Immunohistochemically, exposure to Cd caused an increase in the expressions of CD34, CD68, and CD3. On the other hand, the cotreatment of Cd and perga caused partial improvement in some histopathological changes. Compared to the Cd group, there was a decrease in CD34 and CD68 positivity in the Cd + perga group, while no significant difference was detected in the number of CD3-positive cells between the groups. The results revealed that the histopathological changes and inflammation in the rat liver could partially improve with perga supplementation.