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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ EPISTEMOLOGICAL BELIEFS AND PUPIL CONTROL IDEOLOGY
Authors: Aytaç Alper
Published: April 2021

This study aims to analyze the relationship between teachers’ epistemological beliefs and pupil control ideology. It was designed using a correlational survey model. The sample in this study consisted of 228 teachers. The Epistemological Beliefs Scale and the Pupil Control Ideology Scale were used during the data collection process. The data gathered from this study was analyzed using both Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Study findings revealed that there is a moderate, positive relationship between the dimensions of epistemological beliefs termed the Belief that Learning is Tied to Talent (BLTT) and the Belief that There is one Right Way to Learn (BRWL) and pupil control ideology. Findings also indicated that the BLTT and BRWL dimensions significantly predict pupil control ideology. Based on these findings, epistemological beliefs were found to account for 28% of the total variance in relation to pupil control ideology. Some recommendations have been put forth in accordance with these findings.
YAŞLILARIN GÜNLÜK YAŞAM AKTİVİTELERİNİN VE SOSYAL AĞLARININ BAŞARILI YAŞLANMAYA ETKİSİ
Authors: Demir Erbil Didem , Hazer Oya
Published: April 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı yaşlıların günlük yaşam aktivitelerinin ve sosyal ağlarının başarılı yaşlanma üzerindeki etkisinin belirlenmesidir. Araştırmada basit rastgele örneklem yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın katılımcılarını Türkiye’de Ankara ilinin Çankaya ve Altındağ ilçelerinde yaşayan 60 yaş ve üzeri 500 birey oluşturmuştur. Yaşlıların sosyal ağları aile ve arkadaş alt boyutu ile enstrümental günlük yaşam aktiviteleri değişkenlerinin başarılı yaşlanma davranışına etkisi incelemek için kurulan çoklu doğrusal regresyon modelinin istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olduğu görülmüştür (F=31,139 p
Opportunities and Challenges of Data Migration in Cloud
Authors: Amin Ruhul , Vadlamudi Siddhartha
Published: April 2021

Cloud data migration is the process of moving data, localhost applications, services, and data to the distributed cloud processing framework. The success of this data migration measure is relying upon a few viewpoints like planning and impact analysis of existing enterprise systems. Quite possibly the most widely recognized process is moving locally stored data in a public cloud computing environment. Cloud migration comes along with both challenges and advantages, so there are different academic research and technical applications on data migration to the cloud that will be discussed throughout this paper. By breaking down the research achievement and application status, we divide the existing migration techniques into three strategies as indicated by the cloud service models essentially. Various processes should be considered for different migration techniques, and various tasks will be included accordingly. The similarities and differences between the migration strategies are examined, and the challenges and future work about data migration to the cloud are proposed. This paper, through a research survey, recognizes the key benefits and challenges of migrating data into the cloud. There are different cloud migration procedures and models recommended to assess the presentation, identifying security requirements, choosing a cloud provider, calculating the expense, and making any essential organizational changes. The results of this research paper can give a roadmap for data migration and can help decision-makers towards a secure and productive migration to a cloud computing environment.
Efficacy of Cetirizine 1% Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution in the Treatment of Male Alopecia: A Randomized, Single-blind Controlled Study
Authors: Hossein Mostafa Delaram , Samadi Aniseh , Niknam Somayeh , Nasrollahi Saman Ahmad , Guishard Alexandre , Firooz Alireza
Published: April 2021

Purpose: Prostaglandins play a pivotal role in modulating hair growth cycle. Prostaglandin F2α and prostaglandin E have stimulating and prostaglandin D has inhibitory effects on hair follicle. Cetirizine inhibits release of prostaglandin D2 and stimulates the release of prostaglandin E2. In the present study, the efficacy and safety of twice daily application of topical cetirizine 1% versus minoxidil 5% solutions for 16 weeks were compared in male androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Methods: Forty men, aged 18 to 49 years, ‎were randomly divided into two equal groups to apply either cetirizine 1% or minoxidil 5% solutions. The study was divided into two phases, a 16-week treatment phase either with cetirizine or minoxidil (anagen phase), followed by an 8-week ‎ drug-free (telogen phase) with a follow-up when patients used placebo. Efficacy outcomes included the change in total hair density, vellus and terminal hair density, hair diameter and the percentage of hair in anagen and telogen phases from baseline in 16 and 24 weeks. Results: After 16 weeks, we observed a significant increase in total and vellus hair density in both minoxidil and cetirizine groups, but the improvement was much higher in the minoxidil group. The percentage of hair in the anagen phase also increased in both groups after 16 weeks of treatment, but then diminished after 8 weeks of placebo consumption. No significant adverse reactions associated with the administration of cetirizine solution were reported. Conclusion: Cetirizine 1% solution was effective in hair growth without any complications for treatment of male AGA.
Generalized Bullous Fixed Drug Eruption to Fluconazole with Positive Patch Testing and Confirmed Tolerance to Itraconazole
Authors: Makris Michael , Fokoloros Christos , Syrmali Anna , Tsakiraki Zoi , Damaskou Vasileia , Papadavid Evangelia
Published: April 2021

Generalized bullous fixed drug eruption (GBFDE) is a specific variant of fixed drug eruption that belongs to severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) and its diagnosis is based mainly on clinical course and especially on the reoccurrence of typical bullous lesions in previous and new sites after re-administration of the offending drug. We present a well-documented case of fluconazole-induced GBFDE, with a positive patch test to fluconazole (30% weight/volume preparation) and clinical tolerance to itraconazole proven by negative oral provocation. Even in SCARs, patch testing represents a useful diagnostic tool, while oral provocation remains the gold standard in cases that an alternative but the chemically relevant drug must be administered.
Chronic inflammation in polycystic ovary syndrome: A case–control study using multiple markers
Authors: Goswami Soumik , Choudhuri Subhadip , Bhattacharya Basudev , Bhattacharjee Rana , Roy Ajitesh , Mukhopadhyay Satinath , Ghosh Sujoy , Chowdhury Subhankar
Published: April 2021

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with insulin resistance and elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Chronic inflammation has been observed in PCOS in several studies but there is also opposing evidence and a dearth of research in Indians.
Objective: To estimate chronic inflammation in PCOS and find its relationship with appropriate anthropometric and biochemical parameters.
Materials and Methods: Chronic inflammation was assessed in 30 women with PCOS (Group A) and 30 healthy controls (Group B) with highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), and platelet microparticles (PMP). In group A, the relationship of chronic inflammation with insulin resistance, waist hip ratio (WHR) serum testosterone, and serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) were examined.
Results: In group A, the hsCRP, TNFα, and PMP were significantly elevated compared to group B. However, IL-6 level was similar between the groups. In group A, PMP showed a significant positive correlation with waist-hip ratio and serum testosterone. IL-6 showed a significant positive correlation with insulin sensitivity and significant negative correlation with insulin resistance and serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase.
Conclusion: PCOS is associated with chronic inflammation and PMP correlates positively with central adiposity and biochemical hyperandrogenism in women with PCOS.
Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Inflammation, C-reactive protein, Interleukin-6, Tumor necrosis factor, Microparticles.
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 is elevated and related to interleukin-17 and psychological stress in male infertility: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Prasad Mary Ann , Nandeesha Hanumanthappa , Papa Dasari , Chitra Thyagaraju , Nachiappa Ganesh Rajesh , Menon Vikas
Published: April 2021

Background: Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), interleukin-17 (IL-17) and psychological stress are known to play a role in the pathogenesis of male infertility.
Objective: To assess the association of MMP-9 with IL-17 and psychological stress in infertile men. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 39 men with infertility diagnosed based on semen analysis and 39 subjects with normal semen analysis were included in the study. MMP-9 and IL-17 were estimated in both groups by ELISA. Perceived stress scale was used to assess psychological stress in controls and cases.
Results: In infertile cases, MMP-9 and IL-17 were significantly increased when compared with controls (p = 0.046, p = 0.041 respectively). A significant association of MMP-9 was observed with IL-17 (r = 0.335, p = 0.037) and perceived stress scale (r = 0.329, p = 0.041).
Conclusion: IL-17 and stress increase MMP- 9 levels in infertile men.
Key words: Infertility, Interleukins, Peptide hydrolase.
Relationship between coping/attachment styles and infertility-specific distress in Iranian infertile individuals: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Elyasi Forouzan , Islami Parkoohi Parisa , Naseri Mahshid , Samadaee Gelekolaee Keshvar , Hamedi Masoume , Peyvandi Sepideh , Azizi Marzieh
Published: April 2021

Background: Infertility has been recognized as a stressful clinical condition, significantly affecting couples’ emotional functioning.
Objective: To investigate the relationship between coping/attachment styles and infertility-specific distress (ISD) in infertile participants.
Materials and Methods: A total number of 240 infertile participants (120 women and 120 men) who attend the Outpatient Infertility Clinic in Sari, Iran between February and October 2017 were selected using the convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic variables. In addition, coping and attachment styles were evaluated via the Coping Strategies Questionnaire and the Revised Adult Attachment Scale by Collins and Read (1990); respectively. Ultimately, the Infertility Distress Scale was used to assess ISD.
Results: The mean ISD score was 42.53 ± 9.63. Secure and insecure attachment styles were observed in 37.9% and 62.1% of the cases, respectively. There was a significant difference among ISD and different groups of attachment styles (p = 0.001) and emotion-focused coping style (p = 0.021). However, no significant relationship was found between problem-focused coping style and ISD (p = 0.985).
Conclusion: Considering the relationship between coping/attachment styles and ISD, it was recommended to implement stress prevention and coping education within the framework of coping/attachment theories for infertile individuals.
Key words: Infertility, Attachment, Copying, Distress.
Follicular development and the expression of BAX and vascular endothelial growth factor in transplanted ovaries in uni- and bilateral ovariectomized mice: An experimental study
Authors: Dehghan Maryam , Shahbazi Shirin , Salehnia Mojdeh
Published: April 2021

Background: Several conflicting results have been reported on the survival and function of transplanted ovaries.
Objective: Evaluation of the follicular development and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and Bcl-2-associated X protein (BAX) in ovaries transplanted into uni- and bilaterally ovariectomized mice.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 40 female NMRI mice (21-days-old, 12-15 gr) were ovariectomized uni- and bilaterally (n = 20/ group), while the 8-wk-old mice were considered as intact control group (n = 6). 5 weeks after transplantation at the proestrus stage, the morphology of recovered transplanted ovaries and the proportion of follicles were studied at different developmental stages. The apoptosis cell death by pro-apoptotic protein BAX and the expression of VEGF were evaluated using immunohistochemistry.
Results: In the bilaterally ovariectomized mice, among the 455 counted normal follicles, a lower rate of primordial and primary follicles and a higher rate of preantral and antral follicles were observed (p = 0.002). However, the percentages of preantral and antral follicles, and the corpus luteum were significantly lower in the intact control group (among the 508 counted normal follicles in this group) compared to other transplanted groups (p = 0.002). The number of BAX-positive cells in all groups was not significantly different. The VEGF expression was prominent in vessels of the corpus luteum, and also in the theca layer of large follicles of studied groups.
Conclusion: Early discharge of ovarian reserve was prominent in the bilaterally ovariectomized group but the incidence of apoptotic cells and VEGF expression as angiogenic factor did not differ in both ovariectomized mice. Thus, unilaterally ovariectomy has less side effects on the ovarian reserve compared to bilateral ovariectomy.
Key words: Autotransplantation, BAX protein, Vascular endothelial growth factor, Ovariectomy, Mice.
Bovine oocyte developmental competence and gene expression following co-culturing with ampullary cells: An experimental study
Authors: Azari Mehdi , Kafi Mojtaba , Asaadi Anise , Pakniat Zohreh , Abouhamzeh Beheshteh
Published: April 2021

Background: There is no sufficient information on the impact of bovine ampullary oviductal epithelial cells (BAOECs) on in vitro oocyte maturation competence and gene expression.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the oocyte developmental competence following co-culturing with a monolayer of fresh and frozen-thawed ampullary cells.
Materials and Methods: Bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) were distributed into three groups: control group; where in COCs were cultured in cell-free media for 24 hr and FML and FTML groups in which the COCs were cultured in maturation media for 18 hr and then transferred into a media containing fresh and frozen-thawed BAOECs monolayer, respectively (BAOECs were extracted from the oviducts of slaughtered cattle and were then cultured freshly or frozen-thawed) for a further 6 hr. After 24 hr, the expanded COCs were evaluated for nuclear maturation, fertilization rate, and gene expression (GDF9, StAR, CASP3, and FSHr).
Results: Nuclear maturation rate in the FTML group was significantly higher than the control group (p = 0.02). The fertilization rate of FTML group was significantly higher than the control and FML groups (p = 0.05 and p = 0.03, respectively). In terms of gene expression, GDF9 were upregulated in the presence of the BAOECs during the last 6 hr of the in vitro maturation (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the expression of the StAR gene in the FTML group was higher than the other groups (p = 0.02).
Conclusion: Ampullary cells co-culturing (especially frozen-thawed cells) for in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes yields encourages the results and demonstrates the beneficial effect of co-culture on gene expression and developmental competence.
Key words: Ampulla, Bovine, Fertilization, Gene expression, IVM.
Oxovanadium(IV) template derived from benzophenone S-allyl thiosemicarbazone: Synthesis, crystal structure, antioxidant activity and electrochemistry
Authors: İLHAN CEYLAN Berat
Published: April 2021

The oxovanadium(IV) template was formed with the reaction between vanadyl sulfate pentahydrate, 2-hydroxybenzophenone-S-allylthiosemicarbazone, and 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde. The synthesized template complex, along with the starting ligand, was subjected to UV-Vis, FTIR, mass, and magnetic measurement. The square pyramidal structure was proven with the single-crystal X-ray diffraction method. Stronger crystals were formed with π-π interactions, which was also supported by the corresponding peak in the mass spectrum. Conventional three-electrode electrochemistry was performed and cyclic voltammetry revealed that complex 2 underwent one-electron reduction (VIVO –VIIIO) and one-electron oxidation (VIVO –VVO) at the vanadium center. The total antioxidant capacity of the template compound and the starting ligand was performed by the CUPRAC method, yielding that the complex was more potent than the control compound, ascorbic acid.
Verbesina sphaerocephala extracts promote the development of Cucumis sativus and reduce the damage caused by Meloidogyne incognita
Authors: Velasco-Ramírez Ana Paulina , Virgen-Calleros Gil , Hernández-Herrera Rosalba Mireya , Velasco-Ramírez Alejandro , Corona-Cervantes Myriam Patricia , Munguía-Lizalde Diana Maday , Hernández-Pérez Armando Rafael
Published: April 2021

Uno de los principales problemas fitosanitarios son los nematodos agalladores del género Meloidogyne. El uso de Verbesina sphaerocephala podrían sustituir el uso de nematicidas químicos. El objetivo de esta investigación fue probar si extractos acuosos de V. sphaerocephala promueven el desarrollo y reducen los daños ocasionados por M. incognita en Cucumis sativus. Se evaluaron siete tratamientos en plantas de C. sativus crecidas en macetas en condiciones de invernadero: plantas testigo sin nematodos, plantas con nematodos, con nematodos + carbofuran, con nematodos + Trichoderma, con nematodos + extracto de V. sphaerocephala (concentración al 10, 15 y 20%). Se realizó tres evaluaciones para estimar altura de planta, diámetro de tallo, concentración de clorofila, número de hojas y flores, longitud y peso de raíces, índice de agallamiento, huevos en raíz y larvas en el suelo. Los resultaron mostraron que los extractos de V. sphaerocephala al 10 y 15% promovieron el crecimiento de las plantas y disminuyeron los índices de agallamiento de las raíces y el número de larvas de M. incognita en el suelo. Los extractos de V. sphaerocephala puede ser un potencial biológico para minimizar problemas causados por M. incognita.
Determining of Health Literacy Level in Elderly: An Example of Eastern Turkey
Authors: YALÇINÖZ BAYSAL Hasret , YILDIZ Metin
Published: April 2021

Objective: Knowing the health literacy levels of the elderly is important for better health care. The aim of this study was to determine health literacy level of the elderly.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between April 2018 and November 2018. The study population comprised individuals aged over 65 years living in the eastern province, who applied to Family Health Centers for any reason between April 2018 and November 2018 and accepted to participate in the study (983 individuals). Personal information form and Health Literacy Scale were used to collect data Institutional and ethical approvals for the study were obtained. The number, percentage, mean, parametric and nonparametric tests and Pearson correlation test were used to evaluate the data.Results: The mean Health Literacy Scale total score of the participants was 44.00 ± 9.10. A statistically significant difference was found between the mean Health Literacy Scale total score of participants and the marital status, social security, chronic disease status, type of chronic disease and regular drug use. A weak negative correlation was found between the mean Health Literacy Scale scores of the elderly and age.Conclusion: As a result of our research, the health literacy level of the elderly is moderate and needs to be improved further. To increase the health literacy level of the elderly, local governments, health institutions and health workers should take the necessary measures.
A case with sneddon syndrome combining with preeclampsia and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Authors: BAHCECİ Ece , HOSGOREN Murat , DOĞAN Keziban , ÖZTÜRK Emine
Published: April 2021

Sneddon's syndrome (SS) is a rarely seen thrombotic vasculopathy characterized by the combination of ischemic cerebrovascular disease with livedo racemose (LR) and mainly affects young women in the third decade of life. We present a case of an 32 year old women diagnosed with SS 17 years ago, admitted to our emergency department when she was 37 weeks pregnant, and diagnosed as having superimposed severe preeclampsia and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, who had an emergency cesarean section. There are very few case reports presenting the relationship between pregnancy and SS and a possible relationship between this syndrome and preeclampsia or cholestasis has not yet been shown. We think that our case presentation may become important to contribute literature.
Clinical Correlation of Change in Sagittal Parameters after Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy
Authors: YILDIRIM Timur
Published: April 2021

Objective: Cervical radiculopathy is the syndrome of pain and / or sensorimotor deficit caused by compression of the cervical nerve root. Symptoms of cervical radiculopathy in the upper limb are described as pain, numbness, or weakness. Conservative treatment is recommended initially for degenerative cervical radiculopathy. Surgical treatment is recommended in cases where progressive loss of muscle strength does not respond to conservative therapy. Many radiographic parameters are used to define the sagittal alignment of the cervical spine. This variation contrasts with the assessment of caudal spine segments where there are more established guides for measuring deformity angles. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, which are widely used in spinal surgery practice, on cervical sagittal alignment.Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 33 patients who were operated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion technique with the diagnosis of single level degenerative cervical disc hernia after an average of 3 months of follow-up period. For radiological evaluation, we analyzed the C2-C7 lordosis angles, the anterior and posterior disc heights at the operating level on lateral scoliosis radiographs, preoperatively and at 3rd month postoperatively. Japanese Orthopedic Association scores and visual analog scale scores were examined to evaluate clinical results.Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the preoperative radiological sagittal parameters and the postoperative 3rd month (p = 0.001). When the clinical correlation of the findings was examined, a statistically significant difference was found in the Japanese Orthopedic Association scores and visual analog scale scores of the patients measured preoperatively versus 3 months postoperatively (p < 0.001).Conclusion: Radiological and clinical parameters improve significantly in patients after single level anterior cervical discectomy surgery.
Effect of Anesthesia Methods During Elective Cesareans on Neonates: Ordu Province Example
Authors: YURDAKUL ERTÜRK Emine , GÜLTEKİN Ahmet , KAŞKO ARICI Yeliz
Published: April 2021

Objective: To research the short-term effects on neonates of different anesthesia methods administered for elective cesareans.Methods: Data obtained from files and electronic medical records of 157 singleton cesarean cases and neonates from January 2018 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed and 6 cases were excluded from the study. A total of 151 cases were divided into general anesthesia-propofol (n=30), spinal (n=100) and general anesthesia-pentothal (n=21) groups.Results: A total of 151 cesarean cases that meet the inclusion criteria in the date interval of the study were assessed. Of cases, 100 (66%) were in the spinal anesthesia group, 30 (20%) were in the general anesthesia-propofol group and 21 (14%) were in the general anesthesia-pentothal group. There was no significant difference between the study groups in terms of demographic data. The umbilical cord pCO2 value was significantly low in the spinal anesthesia group (43.60±5.52) compared to the general-pentothal group (47.38±5.71). The umbilical cord HCO3 value was lower in the spinal anesthesia group (22.69±1.62) compared to the general-pentothal (23.48±1.53) and general-propofol groups (23.49±1.83). There was a significant variation in postnatal treatment types according to anesthesia method (p=0.012). The rate not requiring treatment was lowest in the general-propofol group (46.7%), while the rate of balloon-valve mask use (46.7%) was highest compared to the other groups. In terms of 5th minute Apgar scores, there was a significant difference between the groups (p=0.024). Patients in the general-propofol group had significantly lower 5th minute Apgar scores compared to patients in the spinal group.Conclusion: The balloon-valve mask rate was highest for those with propofol general anesthesia. Additionally, it was identified that neonates in both general anesthesia groups had higher neonatal intensive care unit requirements compared to the spinal anesthesia group.
Türksat’ta yer alan çocuk kanallarında yayınlanan çizgi filmlerde obezite ile ilgili tutum ve davranışların sıklığı
Authors: SIPÇIK Sinem , TAT Ayşe , GÜNAY Osman , ÖZTÜRK Ahmet
Published: April 2021

Amaç: Çocukluk çağı obezitesi 21. yüzyılın en önemli halk sağlığı sorunlarından biridir. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’deki çocuk kanallarında yayınlanan çizgi filmlerde obezite ile ilgili tutum ve davranışların yaygınlığını belirlemek amaçlanmıştır.Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı nitelikli bu araştırmada Türksat üzerinden ücretsiz yayın yapan tüm çocuk kanalları değerlendirildi. Beş kanalda toplam 110 çizgi film serisiyayınlanmaktadır. Her kanaldan 6 çizgi film serisi kura yöntemiyle seçilerek, toplam 30 çizgi film çalışmaya alındı. Her çizgi filmden yedişer bölüm rastgele seçildi.Toplam 210 bölüm araştırmacılar tarafından izlendi. Gözlemciler arası tutarlılığı değerlendirmek için kappa analizi yapıldı. Verilerin istatiksel analizinde Pearson ki kare, Kruskal Wallis testleri kullanıldı. Bulgular: Çizgi filmlerin %26.2’sinde sebze ve meyve, %3.8’inde yüksek kalsiyum içeren besin, %3.3’ünde yüksek lif içeren besin, %2.4’ünde süt görseli mevcuttu. Sebze ve meyve görseli TRT Çocuk’ ta önemli derece yüksek oranda bulunmuştur. Filmlerin %10.5’inde fast-food, %12.9’unda şekerle tatlandırılmış meşrubat, %1’inde ekran karşısında yemek yeme görüntüleri mevcuttu. Ekranda yer alan fast-food görseli Cartoon Network’ te (%28.6) önemli oranda fazladır.Sağlıklı yeme davranışı, TRT Çocuk’ ta istatistiksel açıdan önemli derecede fazladır. Obezojenik yeme davranışı, Cartoon Network’ te TRT Çocuk ve Minika Çocuk’ a göre daha yüksektir. Sonuç: Çocukların gündüz kuşaklarını izledikleri kanallarda obeziteye yol açabilecek içeriklerin yaygınlığının yanı sıra sağlıklı gıdalara ve egzersize yönelik verilen negatif mesajlar dikkat çekmektedir.
The methodology of the creation of a flowchart of teacher professional development programme in functional literacy aspect
Authors: Sukhodimtseva Anna , Sergeeva Marina , Lukashenko Dmitry , Pyankov Matvey
Published: April 2021

The study has been directed to the teacher professional development perfection problem in functional literacy aspect as an integral part of holistic educational process to increase student efficiency, in compliance with the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment. The purpose is to research the historical content of the functional literacy phenomenon and approaches to a programme flowchart for teacher professional development education. A flowchart of the programme of teacher professional development has been elaborated to create an e-platform to enable teachers to master a competence-based model for further teaching and projecting educational process to form relevant functional literacy of students.
Yerel Yönetimler ve Bütçe İlişkisine Yönelik Akademik Çalışmaların Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: AĞCASULU Hülya , YAVUZ İsmail Sadık
Published: April 2021

Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı, yerel yönetimler ve bütçe ilişkisini inceleyen çalışmaların ortak noktalarını bulmak ve literatürün yoğunlaştığı alanları tespit etmektir.

Tasarım/Yöntem: Araştırmada Web of Science servisinin çekirdek kataloğundan elde edilen 1980-2021 dönemine ait yerel yönetimler-bütçe ilişkisine dair 6535 makale VOSviewer yazılımı kullanılarak bibliyometrik ağ analizi ile haritalanmıştır.

Bulgular: Analizler sonucunda; ilgili literatürün Amerika Birleşik Devletleri adresli kurumlar ve yazarlar tarafından şekillendiği; Çin’in geçiş ekonomisi ile ilgili çalışmaların da sayıca fazla olduğu, çalışmaların çoğunlukla ekonomi (2159 çalışma) ve kamu yönetimi (2139 çalışma) alanlarında yoğunlaştığı ve 2004 sonrasında çalışma sayısının üstel bir fonksiyon şeklinde arttığı sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.

Sınırlılıklar: Çalışmada kullanılan veri tabanlarının sınırlandırılması 7086 makalenin outlier olarak dışlanması ile sonuçlanmıştır. Outlier parametreleri değiştirilerek interdisipliner karakteristiği artırılmış bir çalışmanın yapılaması mümkün kılacaktır.

Özgünlük/Değer: Çeşitli alanlarda bibliyometrik analizler kullanılmasına rağmen kamu yönetimi-maliye alanlarını birleştiren, yerel yönetimler-bütçe ilişkisini inceleyen interdisipliner ve alanında öncü bir çalışma olması araştırmanın özgün değeridir.
Pengembangan Program Bimbingan Dan Konseling Karir Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Model Employability Skill
Authors: Pujiastuti Endah Susanti , Fitri Susi , Hidayat Dede Rahmat
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan program bimbingan dan konseling karir SMK model Employability Skill. Penelitian ini didasari hasil analisis asesmen kebutuhan dan permasalahn karir melalui penyebaran angket Inventori Tugas Perkembangan (ITP) di SMKN 6 kota Bekasi. Hasil yang di dapat rata-rata aspek wawasan kesiapan karir siswa 5,89 simpangan baku 0,25 dan koofesien variensi 6,78% artinya, kebutuhan akan kondisi obyektif perkembangan karir siswa sangat diperlukan bagi siswa. selain aspek wawasan dan kesiapan karir siswa juga perlu di bekali dengan ketrampilan employability skillnya agar peserta didik yang telah meninggal bangku sekolah menengah kejuruan sudah siap untuk terjun di dunia industry. Metode yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) model Borg and Gall yang di batasi pada 7 langkah yaitu: (1) Tahap penelitian dan pengumpulan informasi, (2) Tahap perencanaan produk dan desain, (3) Tahap pengembangan produk awal, (4) Uji validasi ahli, (5) Revisi Produk, (6) Uji lapangan oleh pengguna , (7) Revisi produk akhir. Pengujian produk melibatkan ahli bimbingan dan konseling, serta guru bimbingan dan konseling sekolah menengah kejuruan di Kota Bekasi. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian, maka pengembangan program bimbingan dan konseling karir model employability skill dinyatakan layak untuk diimplementasikan pada siswa SMK. Penelitian ini juga membahas mengenai kelemahan program yang ditemukan setelah uji coba dilakukan sebagai rekomendasi penelitian selanjutnya.
Studi Kasus Kekerasan Emosional Pada Laki-Laki Muda Feminin (Feminine Youth Male)
Authors: Nuranie Suci , Fitri Susi
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan memahami kekerasan emosional yang dialami oleh laki-laki feminin. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode penelitian studi kasus. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara mendalam. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Responden pada penelitian ini terdiri dari 3 laki-laki feminin dengan karakteristik berbeda, yaitu laki-laki feminin homoseksual, laki-laki feminin heteroseksual, dan transgender. Dari penelitian ini teridentifikasi 6 tema utama yang menunjukan bentuk kekerasan emosional yang diterima oleh ketiga responden, yaitu 1) Serangan verbal dengan sub-tema cemoohan dan labelling, 2) Hubungan sosial dengan sub-tema penolakan, dijauhi, dan provokasi orang lain, 3) Kefemininan responden dengan sub-tema kesadaran kefemininan, dituntut berperilaku maskulin, serangan fisik, dan ancaman, 4) Stigma dan diskriminasi dengan sub-tema diskriminasi, dianggap homoseksual, pembunuhan karakter, dan pelecehan seksual, 5) Kehidupan religius dengan sub-tema dianggap tidak sesuai ajaran agama dan coping, serta 6) Dampak dari perlakuan yang diterima dengan sub-tema sakit hati, kesepian, tidak percaya diri, rendah diri, menyalahkan diri, self-harm, keinginan bunuh diri, dan coping.
Difusi Kognitif Remaja: Kebutuhan Video Tutorial Latihan Difusi Kognitif
Authors: Eka Wahyuni  , Amelia Gita
Published: April 2021

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari tingkat fusi kognitif remaja dan alat yang sesuai untuk memfasilitasi latihan difusi kognitif. Convenience sampling digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data dari 199 peserta didik. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ-7). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 60% remaja mengalami fusi kognitif tinggi (m = 29). Hasil tingkat fusi berdasarkan jenis kelamin, perempuan memiliki tingkat fusi yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan laki-laki (30 vs 28). Persentase perempuan yang mengalami fusi tingkat tinggi melebihi jumlah laki-laki (53% vs 42%). Hasil tingkat fusi berdasarkan sosial ekonomi, tingkat sosial ekonomi rendah memiliki tingkat fusi yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan sosial ekonomi tinggi (34 vs 29). Persentase sosial ekonomi rendah yang mengalami fusi tingkat tinggi melebihi jumlah sosial ekonomi tinggi (75% vs 48%). Sebagian besar peserta didik memiliki eksposur terbatas pada latihan difusi kognitif (-70%) dan semuanya ingin belajar latihan difusi kognitif melalui video. Direkomendasikan bahwa video latihan difusi kognitif dibutuhkan untuk membantu peserta didik dalam meningkatkan kemampuan difusi kognitifnya.

Kata Kunci: Difusi Kognitif, Fusi Kognitif

 

Abstract

This study aims to explore the level of adolescents’ cognitive fusion and suitable tools to facilitate cognitive defusion exercise. The convenience sampling used to gather the data from 199 students. The instrument used are the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ-7). The results showed that 60% of adolescents experienced high cognitive fusion (m = 29). The result of fusion level based on gender, female has higher level fusion than male (30 vs 28). The percentage of female who experience high level fusion was outnumber male (53% vs 42%). The result of fusion level based on sosial economy, low social economy higher level fusion than high social economy (34 vs 29). The percentage of low social economy who experience high level fusion was outnumber high social economy (75% vs 48%). Most of student has limited exposure to cognitive diffusion exercises (-70%) and all of them eager to learn cognitive defusion exercises through video. It is recommended that cognitive defusion exercise video is needed to help student increase their cognitive defusion skill.

Keyword: Cognitive Defusion, Cognitive Fusion
Heat elution: a modification of the Landsteiner-Miller method
Authors: Dean-El C. , Quraishy N.
Published: April 2021

Elution removes antibodies coating red blood cells and allows for serologic testing of the recovered antibodies. Heat elution may be used in the investigation of ABO hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, in the detection of weak A and B antigens in combination with adsorption-elution using polyclonal antibodies, and for the resolution of interfering IgM agglutinating antibodies.
An update on the Scianna blood group system
Authors: Brunker P.A.R. , Flegel W.A.
Published: April 2021

This update of the Scianna blood group system (Brunker PA, Flegel WA. Scianna: the lucky 13th blood group system. Immunohematology 2011;27:41–57) provides the recent work on the genetic variation of ERMAP across more world populations, the elucidation of the molecular basis of an historical serologic case, new cases of antibodies in the system, the development of new serologic reagents, and new discoveries in the biology of the erythroid membrane associated protein (ERMAP). Although genetic variation in ERMAP has been extensively cataloged, nonsynonymous variants associated with alloantigens have remained limited, and no new antigens have been identified. The first case of a severe hemolytic transfusion reaction to anti-Sc2 has recently been reported, highlighting the importance of pursuing the possibility of antibodies to low-prevalence antigens via indirect antiglobulin testing as a routine component of all transfusion reaction investigations. The expanding use of molecular testing in blood centers and transfusion services has uncovered a wider population distribution of Scianna antigens and heightened the awareness of this blood group system. The International Society of Blood Transfusion recognizes seven antigens in the Scianna blood group system 13.
An update on the MNS blood group system
Authors: Castilho L.
Published: April 2021

This update of the MNS blood group system (Reid ME. MNS blood group system: a review. Immunohematology 2009;25:95– 101) reports three new antigens of the MNS system numbered MNS47, MNS48, and MNS49; new glycophorin (GP) variants associated with silent and weak expression of MNS antigens; and the results of new studies on associations of MNS antigens with band 3, Rh proteins, and malaria. The addition of these three antigens brings the total number of antigens in the MNS system (International Society of Blood Transfusion system 2) to 49.
Albumin-indirect antiglobulin test
Authors: Hamilton J.R.
Published: April 2021

Albumin was the first widely used additive solution for hemagglutination tests. Its major effect is to decrease the repulsive forces that keep red blood cells (RBCs) apart. This effect may enable some RBC antibodies, particularly those in the Rh blood group system, to directly agglutinate antigen-positive RBCs after 37°C incubation. The impact of albumin on antibody binding before detection by an indirect antiglobulin test (IAT) is minimal. Use of albumin in antibody identification may help with separation of RBC antibody specificities in a mixture when one or more antibodies demonstrate reactivity after 37°C incubation. Warm autoantibodies can show decreased reactivity in albumin IATs, allowing recognition of underlying alloantibodies.
An update on the Lewis blood group system
Authors: Combs M.R.
Published: April 2021

This update of the Lewis blood group system (Combs MR. Lewis blood group system review. Immunohematology 2009;25:112–8) describes new information on the clinical significance of Lewis antigens regarding susceptibility of individuals to certain diseases and the possible role of bacteria in Lewis expression. This update also describes recently reported examples of Lewis antibodies causing hemolytic transfusion reactions. No new antigens have been identified in the International Society of Blood Transfusion system 7, leaving the antigen count to stand at six: Lea, Leb, LebH, ALeb, BLeb, and Leab.
PROCEEDINGS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION WORKING PARTY ON IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY, WORKSHOP ON THE CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RED BLOOD CELL ALLOANTIBODIES, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016, DUBAI: Clinical significance of antibodies to antigens in the ABO, MNS, P1PK, Rh, Lutheran, Kell, Lewis, Duffy, Kidd, Diego, Yt, and Xg blood group systems
Authors: Thornton N.M. , Grimsley S.P.
Published: April 2021

This report is part of a series reporting the proceedings from the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Working Party on Immunohaematology Workshop on the Clinical Significance of Red Blood Cell Alloantibodies. The aim of the workshop was to review information regarding the clinical significance of alloantibodies to red blood cell antigens recognized by the ISBT. The first 12 systems will be covered in this report. It is understandable that many of the most clinically important antibodies are directed toward antigens found in the blood group systems discovered earlier in history. The ABO system was the first to be discovered and remains the most clinically important regarding transfusion.
Workshop on the clinical significance of red blood cell alloantibodies organized by the Working Party on Immunohaematology of the International Society of Blood Transfusion
Authors: Peyrard T.
Published: April 2021

A workshop on the clinical significance of red blood cell alloantibodies, organized by the Executive Committee of the Working Party on Immunohaematology of the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT), took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 9 September 2016, in conjunction with the 34th International Congress of the ISBT. This event was funded by the ISBT Academy, founded in 2011, to support educational and knowledge activities. This report is a summary of that meeting.
Quality improvement with platelet additive solution for safer out-of-group platelet transfusions
Authors: Tynuv M. , Flegel W.A.
Published: April 2021

Isoagglutinins in the plasma of apheresis platelets are a concern. High titer anti-A and anti-B can cause severe hemolytic transfusion reactions. Our facility is testing donor plasma using the gel method to identify isoagglutinin titers exceeding 250. Platelet additive solution (PAS), recently introduced as a collection and storage solution, replaces approximately 65 percent of the plasma in a platelet component. We intended to confirm the effect of PAS on the isoagglutinin titers. We compared the isoagglutinin titers in donor plasma from EDTA-anticoagulated whole blood (without PAS) with the plasma in apheresis platelet components with PAS. Titers were determined in a buffered gel matrix test using serial twofold dilution steps. Among 100 donors tested, 26 plasma samples exceeded a threshold titer of 250; 25 were group O and only one was group B. When samples from these 26 platelet components with PAS were tested, only one group O donor exceeded the threshold titer. Samples from plasma components with PAS consistently showed a 50 percent decrease in titer compared with the donors’ plasma samples. In conclusion, nearly half of the group O donors tested exceeded a titer of 250. Only one apheresis platelet component with PAS exceeded this clinically applied threshold—a 96 percent decrease compared with the number of donor plasma samples without PAS. The implementation of PAS in apheresis platelet components prompted us to revise our component screening process, which then minimized component manipulation of out-of-group platelet transfusions.
Acidification of plasma for detection of pH-dependent antibodies
Authors: Bowman K.L. , Dunlap B.C. , Hawthorne L.M. , Billingsley K.L.
Published: April 2021

Most antibodies to blood group antigens react optimally at a pH range of 6.5–7.5, similar to that of normal plasma or serum. Some antibodies, however, including anti-M, react preferentially or exclusively in an acidic environment with a pH below 6.5. Antibodies with anti-M specificity often show dosage. They can be weakly reactive and even look like nonspecific reactivity at the antihuman globulin phase especially when immediate spin and/or room temperature testing is not part of routine screening. Acidification of serum or plasma may help to identify these antibodies as clinically insignificant versus as an unidentified antibody for which clinical significance is unknown.
Use of trypsin in serologic investigation
Authors: Novotny A.
Published: April 2021

Trypsin is an enzyme first discovered in the quest to increase the detection of newly found Rh antibodies. Because of the crude source of trypsin and challenges in its consistency in test conditions, additional enzymes and chemical treatments were devised as alternative sources to enhance the detection of antibodies. The key to successful trypsin treatment starts with reagent preparation. Optimal testing conditions should be determined with each batch of trypsin prepared. As in all enzyme treatments, quality control is required to ensure proper removal of the expected antigen(s) while not producing enzyme-specific panagglutination. Once successful quality control results have been obtained, trypsin treatment can be used to rule out “common” clinically significant alloantibodies and provide direction in the identification of antibodies to high-prevalence antigens. Trypsin treatment is a key player in the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory but is often overlooked as a tool in the Transfusion Service. If performed using the proper preparation and quality control, trypsin treatment can be a valuable tool in the serology toolkit in both settings.
Clinical approach after identification of a rare anti-Ena in a prenatal sample
Authors: Howard P.J. , Guerra L. , Kuttner D.K. , George M.R.
Published: April 2021

The antigens associated with the MNS blood group system (ISBT 002) are located on glycophorin A (GPA) and glycophorin B (GPB). The most frequently encountered antibodies to antigens in this system by a transfusion medicine service are those directed against M, N, S, and s. Individuals lacking GPA typically have red blood cells that lack M, N, and Ena, whereas those lacking both GPA and GPB lack M, N, and Ena as well as S, s, and U. Such individuals may develop a rare antibody, anti-Ena, directed against determinants on GPA. This antibody is capable of causing hemolytic transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. This case report describes a pregnant woman found to have anti-Ena. Molecular testing supported an Mk phenotype that was found in several members of her immediate family.
An outcome-based review of an accredited Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) program: 25 years and counting
Authors: Byrne K.M. , Paige T.D. , Flegel W.A.
Published: April 2021

Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) programs play an important role in preparing technologists to become leaders and contributors to the field of transfusion medicine through dedicated education and training. The SBB program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center has graduated 55 students since 1994 with an overall pass rate of 96 percent for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) SBB examination. Graduates hold positions in a variety of transfusion medicine–related fields, with hospitals, blood centers, and Immunohematology Reference Laboratories being the most common categories of employer. Projects completed as part of the program added to transfusion medicine knowledge as evidenced by publications and awards. Almost half of all projects completed led to publications (49%), and greater than 50 percent of submissions have been selected for the AABB Future Leaders Scholarship (previously known as AABB Fenwal Scholarship Award). The students have completed over 40 program value-added opportunities. This information was available for retrieval and review. In this review, we analyzed data for the last 25 years from the SBB program at the NIH Clinical Center on program statistics, student accomplishments (such as publications in peer-reviewed journals), program value-added opportunities (such as other publications and audits performed with our Quality Assurance office), and job procurement. The collected, reviewed, and organized data provided a useful internal self-assessment to review the history of our program and head into the future.
May the FORS be with you: a system sequel
Authors: Hult A.K. , Olsson M.L.
Published: April 2021

This article is an update of the review of the FORS system published in Immunohematology in 2017 (Hult AK, Olsson ML. The FORS awakens: review of a blood group system reborn. Immunohematology 2017;33:64–72). This update incorporates the most recently presented knowledge on this still enigmatic system and its genetic, enzymatic, and immunological aspects. Further insight into the genetic variation and allele frequencies of the GBGT1 locus has been reported, and screening studies regarding the prevalence of naturally occurring anti-FORS1 in human plasma have been performed and presented. More basic knowledge on the specificity of the gene product, the Forssman synthase, has been obtained in several detailed studies, and its relation to the homologous ABO gene has been investigated. Taken together, we summarize recently added information about the carbohydrate-based FORS blood group system (International Society of Blood Transfusion number 031).