bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Irrigation Methods, Irrigation Scheduling and Mulching on Seed Yield and Water Productivity of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Authors: Kumar P R , Mali Santosh S , Singh A K , Bhatt B P
Published: December 2019

An experiment was conducted to test the efficacy of irrigation methods and mulching in seed production of chickpea. Irrigation methods included drip with mulch (DM), drip without mulch (DNM) and check basin (CB) irrigation. Drip irrigation was scheduled at 1-day, 2-day and 7 days interval, while farmers’ practice of check basin irrigation at 7-day interval was considered as control. Plant parameters like height, horizontal spread, dry matter, root length and root spread, and number of pods were significantly influenced by irrigation levels and mulch. Seed yield of 17.7 and 16.8 q/ha was recorded for DM having 1-day and 2-day interval, respectively, which was about 82 and 73% higher over the control. The harvest index increased with increasing irrigation interval and was highest (57.4) under treatments with longer irrigation interval (DM7, DNM7 and CB7). Drip irrigation at 1-day and 2-day interval recorded the water productivities of 0.54 and 0.52 kg/m3, respectively as against 0.30 kg/m3 recorded in farmers practice. Polythene mulch with drip irrigation at 2-day irrigation interval is recommended for improving the yields and water productivity of chickpea cultivated under eastern plateau and hill region of India.
Influence of Soil Application of Organic Manures and Foliar Spray of Liquid Biofertilizers on Growth and Seed Yield of Kabuli Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Varieties
Authors: Shinde Pavan , Hunje Ravi
Published: December 2019

The field experiment was carried out at WALMI Farm, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad during 2015-16 and 2016-17 on organically maintained field to study the influence of soil application of organic manures and foliar spray of liquid biofertilizers on growth and seed yield of kabuli chickpea varieties. The experiment was laid in split plot design with three replications constituting two kabuli chickpea varieties and seven fertilizer treatments. The results revealed that, kabuli chickpea variety BG1105 (V1) recorded significantly higher values for seed yield and its yield attributes compared to MNK-1 (V2) while, application of 100 % organics equivalent to RDP (50 % FYM and 50 % vermicompost) in combination with either of foliar application with Panchagavya @ 3 % or Biodigester @ 10 % or cow urine spray @ 10 % at flowering and 15 days after flowering can be used for obtaining higher seed yield in Kabuli chickpea varieties.
Effect of Sulphur Fertilization on Performance and Production Potential of Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.)Wilczek]
Authors: Krishna Deeksha , Sachan H K , Chaudhary Narendra K
Published: December 2019

A field trial was conducted to study mungbean crop performance and production potential under sulphur fertilization with recommended dose of NPK whereby, 17 treatments were replicated thrice. The maximum plant height (51.2 cm), grain yield plant-1 (5.7 g) and pods plant -1 (16.0) were recorded under (T15:100% RD of NPK+S). T15:100% RD of NPK+S was found significantly superior to other treatments and recorded maximum grain yield (1524 Kg ha-1). T15:100% RD of NPK+S was significantly superior to all treatments except T16:125% RD of NPK+S and recorded maximum stover yield (2696 Kg ha-1). T15:100% RD of NPK+S recorded significantly superior harvest index followed by T14:75% RD of NPK+S and T16:125% RD of NPK+S. The maximum production efficiency (25.4 Kg day-1 ha-1) was recorded in T15:100% RD of NPK+S which was at par with T16:125% RD of NPK+S and significantly higher compared to all other treatments.
Comparative Biochemical Analysis of Secondary Metabolites in Commonly Grown Legume Varieties
Authors: Rani Savita , Nehra Sukriti , Khabiruddin M , Lamba Shubham
Published: December 2019

In this research study, quantitative determination of phytoconstituents in seed coat, dehusked raw dal, cooked dal and whole seed of locally grown pulses viz. pigeonpea, lentil, desi and kabuli chickpea, and ricebean was carried out. Among the four treatments of all the pulses, highest yield in methanol was found in ricebean. Total phenolic content (mg GAEg-1) varied from 1.72-103.62 in all of the extracts. Similarly, flavonoids (mg CAEg-1) ranged from 1.13 to 33.66 which also found to be reduced in dehulled and cooked extracts. o-Dihydric phenols, hydrophobic and hydrophilic phenols followed order as: seed coat> whole seed> raw dal> cooked dal. Results obtained by DPPH method showed that free radical scavenging capacities ranged from 53.80 to 92.00% while antioxidant activity ranged from 51.00 to 78.60% by FTC method. A highly significant correlation (plessthan0.05) between antioxidant activities/free radical scavenging efficiencies and phenolic contents as well as flavonoids was observed in most of the extracts under study. The results concluded that the pulse seed extracts may be valuable natural source of secondary metabolites for nutraceutical industry.
Genetic Mapping of a Soybean Glabrous Gene Using Specific-Locus Amplified Fragment Sequencing Method
Authors: Yu Xiaomin , Jin Hangxia , Yang Qinghua , Fu Xujun , Yuan Fengjie
Published: December 2019

Trichome is a natural trait related with plant defense and seed yield, however, the genetic control of this trait has not been extensively studied in soybean. In this study, a cross was made between a soybean landrace “Aijiaomaodou” with normal pubescence and a glabrous soybean line “39002”. The segregation ratio of the F2 population was fit to the expected value and the glabrous phenotype was controlled by a single dominant gene. Association analysis was conducted to identify candidate genes for the glabrous trait using a high-throughput sequencing technology, specific-locus amplified fragment sequencing. A total of 6,961 polymorphic specific-locus amplified fragments were analyzed and a region of 2.76 Mb at nucleotides 47,315,610-50,072,564 on chromosome 9 containing 551 candidate genes was identified. Four specific genes (Glyma09G280500, Glyma09G282600, Glyma09G259400 and Glyma09G283400) in the region appeared to be most important candidate genes that are highly related to the glabrous trait. Further studies of these genes may lead to isolation and cloning of the glabrous gene and facilitate the selection procedures in soybean breeding.
Biochemical Composition of Lathyrus L. Seeds: Antioxidant Activities, Phenolic Profiles, β-ODAP and Protein Contents
Authors: Yazici S Ozbek , Ozmen I , Yildirim B , Genc H , Ozeloglu B , Gülsün M , Elmas H , Ozcaka S
Published: December 2019

Lathyrus taxa are used in different areas including nutritive, agricultural areas, and they are seen as the source of both protein and phenolics. Lathyrus taxa seeds contain a neurotoxic substance called β-N-oxalyl-l-β,β-diaminopropionic acid (β-ODAP) in different amounts. Lathyrus species grown in Turkey is reported to have low β-ODAP and high protein content. In this study, antioxidant activities, phenolic profiles, β-ODAP and protein contents of six Lathyrus taxa were investigated. Total phenolic content (TPC) in Lathyrus taxa used was ranging from 0.17±0.05 to 5.10±0.02. The antioxidant activities were observed in a wide interval that IC50 values were between 7.05±0.11 to 1.15±0.08 mg/mL. The highest TPC and antioxidant activity were recorded for L. clymenum. In HPLC analysis, gallic, p-hydroxybenzoic, caffeic, chlorogenic acid and epicatechin in all of the extracts were determined. Also, β-ODAP and protein contents in seeds of the Lathyrus taxa were found between 0.20–1.18 mg/g and 22.66–29.74%, respectively. β-ODAP contents of investigated Layhyrus taxa were within the safe consumption range in terms of health (plessthan2.00 mg/g). The investigated Lathyrus taxa were found to be excellent protein sources with low β-ODAP content and contain natural antioxidants. As a result, this study has provided important data for wild Lathyrus taxa to be used as a cheap protein source and functional food for promoting health.
THE ROLE OF EU INSTITUTIONS IN COMMON TRADE POLICY: AN ASSESSMENT ON EU-CANADA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT
Authors: UYAR OKCU Esra , FRANCHİNO Fabio , ARISOY İbrahim Alper
Published: December 2019

What are the roles of the European Union (EU)’s main institutions in common trade policy? To address this question, this study uses a political-economic approach. The positions of the European Commission, Council of the European Union and European Parliament on EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) are examined. The study uses content analysis as a research methodology, based on a categorization of values and economic interests projected by the EU’s contemporary trade strategy “Trade for All”. Differently from previous studies which use a political-economic approach to analyze the EU’s external relations with developing countries, this article makes a contribution to EU trade policy literature by combining a political-economy perspective with an institutional one to examine a EU trade agreement signed with a highly industrialized country. Within this context, the findings reveal that the Parliament and Council are more value-oriented, than economic interest-oriented. The Commission is instead found slightly more economic interest-oriented than value-oriented. However, the priorities of three institutions do not diverge significantly in terms of political economy. Each institution manages to impose its own priorities on both the (value-related) normative and (interest-related) material parts of CETA and agrees on producing a neoliberal economic outcome.
Mediatización y política como relación para pensar los dilemas del espacio público en la era de la digitalizacion
Authors: Ferreira Jairo
Published: December 2019

Este volume de InMediaciones de la Comunicación busca novas reflexões a partir das relações entre processos midiáticos, midiatização e política. A edição abrange diversas formulações sobre essas relações, em ângulos produtivos, complementares e agonísticos entre si, com recorte especificamente teórico ou teórico-empírico. A ordem busca dar conta dessa diversidade, com uma inteligibilidade interpretativa que se soma conforme se realiza a leitura dos artigos. Antecipadamente, como editor, acentuou a importâncias das várias hipóteses sobre esses processos que relacionam midiatização e política. Se pesquisar é formular hipóteses, as hipóteses apresentadas neste número de InMediaciones de la Comunicación se constituem num belo “balaio” para referenciar pesquisas, as agonísticas internas de cada investigação e os debates entre pesquisadores preocupados com essa temática (midiatização e política).
La mediatización del zeitgeist. Imaginarios en pantalla
Authors: Vizer Eduardo Andrés , Carvalho Helenice
Published: December 2019

El concepto decimonónico de zeitgeist se define como “espíritu de época”. Es un emergente del romanticismo y de la Filosofía de la Historia alemana. Representa la propia esencia (o la geist) espiritual y conceptual de una época, un lugar y un pueblo determinados (Alemania de fines del siglo XVIII y comienzos del XIX) y es también producto de un zeist (una época). Proponemos que la zeitgeist de nuestros tiempos se manifiesta preponderantemente en las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC), en las redes sociales, la digitalización creciente de la información y la propia producción material, así como las prácticas humanas cotidianas. Las instituciones, la política y la economía tienden a “mediatizarse” en el mundo virtual de pantallas omnipresentes. Mundo regido por los procesos de digitalización (la Economía de la Información y de signos y la economía cognitiva). Una realidad asentada físicamente en registros y en pantallas, en dispositivos materiales cuyo valor intrínseco no se halla en “objetos” sino en procesos, imágenes y datos. Un mundo inmaterial de información que condiciona toda forma de realidad, rigiéndose por algoritmos, interfases, pixeles, imágenes, etc. El “espíritu decimonónico” e ideal del zeitgeist del siglo XXI se ha materializado en un universo de pantallas omnipresentes.
Neoliberalismo e reconfiguração das condições estruturais de mediatização política
Authors: Figueiras Rita
Published: December 2019

La dinámica del capitalismo ha sido poco investigada en los estudios dedicados a pensar la mediatización. Este artículo pretende contribuir a llenar algunos vacíos tomando en cuenta una perspectiva crítica de la economía política en el análisis de los procesos de mediatización. El interés está centrado en analizar las condiciones bajo las cuales se practica el periodismo actual y cómo estas condiciones alteran la mediatización de la política. El artículo sostiene que el entorno neoliberal en el que operan los medios está reconfigurando el papel del periodismo: en lugar de expresar preocupaciones críticas y orientarse para representar el interés público, o las perspectivas de la sociedad civil y otras instituciones de rendición de cuentas, existe una gran presión para que los medios trabajen como agentes de colonización interna del neoliberalismo. Se argumenta que, como productores de significado, los medios refuerzan y naturalizan las políticas neoliberales en beneficio de la cosmovisión de las élites políticas y económicas que promueven dichas políticas.
Midiatização e o entendimento desonerado
Authors: Quiroga Tiago
Published: December 2019

Desde hace mucho tiempo, el conocimiento, como forma política, se ha relacionado con las actividades de la polis. En la historia de Occidente, desde Sócrates y Platón hasta los cimientos modernos del espacio público, es una respuesta constante a los intentos de equilibrar la vida comunitaria. En su modalidad contemporánea, ha cumplido los imperativos de la llamada sociedad de la información, y hoy se enfrenta a nuevas contingencias −entre ellas, quizás una de las más significativas, el desencanto progresivo del entendimiento humano con las lógicas evaluativas que involucran la producción de conocimiento. Cada vez más sometida a un tipo de racionalidad contable, la producción de conocimiento es drenada por dispositivos de inteligencia artificial. En resumen, al privilegiar el incremento de la conmutación de datos y sus respectivos mecanismos internos de inteligibilidad, las lógicas evaluativas promueven la exención de la comprensión como una expresión política, cuya medición del valor expresaría las especificidades de cada campo científico. Como hipótesis de trabajo, se propone reflexionar sobre la inmanencia de lo humano (Sodré, 2014) en la constitución del conocimiento contemporáneo.
Midiatização da política, entretenimento e cultura pop. Dimensões conceituais e práticas
Authors: Sá Martino Luis Mauro
Published: December 2019

El artículo describe tres dimensiones de la mediatización de la política, centrando la atención en la relación entre entretenimiento y democracia. En tal sentido, de la investigación bibliográfica realizada, ilustrada por casos particulares, se indican los siguientes aspectos del
proceso: (a) la aproximación de la política, en sociedades democráticas, con formas de entretenimiento; (b) la politización del entretenimiento y la cultura pop, transformada en espacios para la discusión de temas públicos; y (c) los límites de esta intersección, tanto en términos de medios como de la política, los cuales preservan sus identidades particulares como campos sociales relativamente autónomos.
El tiempo profundo de la infraestructura mediática
Authors: Mattern Shannon
Published: December 2019

En este capítulo del libro Signal Traffic: Critical Studies of Media Infrastructures, repienso la historia urbana como la historia de las infraestructuras de comunicación. Mezclando la arqueología mediática y la arqueología propiamente dicha, considero a las ciudades como lugares de mediación sónica, a través de las ondas radiales y sonoras, y como sustratos para la inscripción. Asimismo, se esbozan enfoques historiográficos y metodológicos que pueden ayudarnos a pensar en las ciudades mediáticas, la historia urbana y la historia de las infraestructuras en su conjunto.
Professores e pesquisadores analisam a relação entre midiatização e política
Authors: Fausto Neto Antonio , Weschenfelder Aline
Published: December 2019

NOTA EXPLICATIVA

Las relaciones entre los procesos de mediatización y el funcionamiento de las prácticas políticas están en el centro de las preocupaciones de la investigación académica en diferentes contextos geo-académicos, como se puede ver en las reflexiones desarrolladas por investigadores y profesores universitarios de diferentes países: Brasil (Antônio Albino Canelas Rubim, José Luiz
Aidar Prado, Maria Helena Weber), Venezuela (Antônio Pasquali), Colombia (Beatriz Quiñonez Cely), Portugal (Helder Prior) y Bolívia (Víctor Quelca). Las consideraciones de estos pensadores se presentan en el dossier publicado aquí en forma de entrevistas.

Los autores señalan varios temas, como la relación entre los intelectuales y los medios de comunicación, recordando que no puede haber intelectuales si no hay prensa predispuesta a promover el debate público sobre los principales problemas que atraviesa la democracia. Analizan estrategias comunicacionales al resaltar la evidencia de continuidades entre prácticas desarrolladas por gobiernos ideológicamente diferentes en torno a formas simbólicas de ver el mundo. También denuncian el hecho de que la galaxia informativa está siendo contaminada patológicamente a gran escala al manipular procesos informativos, dejando a los receptores sin referentes creíbles. Consideran que los estudios de comunicación resienten una mayor conexión con los movimientos sociales y las políticas de comunicación, así como el hecho de que vivamos una “ola conservadora” no significa que la población se vuelva más conservadora. Reflexionan sobre el funcionamiento de los discursos políticos al enfatizar que circulan confiando en las dimensiones cognitivas, pero también recurriendo al orden de lo sensible, apelando a los sentimientos y las emociones. Atribuyen al determinismo televisivo y al marketing fuertes responsabilidades para el fin de la democracia cuando señalan que la política ha sido sometida a encuestas de opinión, porque el futuro depende de las opiniones. También reflexionan sobre el empoderamiento de los votantes, que depende no solo de los otros factores ya descritos, sino también de la dinámica que se organiza en las redes sociales, así como de las articulaciones de las “burbujas” donde los individuos están aislados.
Entrevista a Antonio Pasquali Greco
Authors: Fausto Neto Antonio , Weschenfelder Aline
Published: December 2019

Investigador venezolano / Doctor en Filosofía por la Universidad de Paris-Sorbona, Francia / Funcionario de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia
y la Cultura (UNESCO) entre 1978 y 1986, donde ocupó inter alia el cargo de Sub-Director General para el Sector de la Comunicación / Fue profesor en la Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) y ejerció la docencia en diversas universidades de Latinoamérica.
Entrevista a Víctor Quelca
Authors: Fausto Neto Antonio , Weschenfelder Aline
Published: December 2019

Investigador boliviano / Magíster en Investigación en Ciencias Sociales por la Universidad de Postgrado para la Investigación Estratégica en Bolivia (UPIEB) / Profesor titular de la Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno (UAGRM), Bolivia.
¿Por qué funciona el populismo? El discurso que sabe construir explicaciones convincentes de un mundo en crisis
Authors: Pérez Zamora Emmanuel
Published: December 2019

El libro ¿Por qué funciona el populismo? El discurso que sabe construir explicaciones convincentes de un mundo en crisis, de María Esperanza Casullo (2019), opera como el eslabón que faltaba para cierto renacer populista, cuando muchos lo daban por muerto. Y para sumergirse en el libro acaso es necesario, o al menos una buena excusa, conocer algunas de las inquietudes y las trayectorias seguidas por la autora, ya que ese itinerario confluye, de alguna manera, en el producto final.
Evaluation of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV Seropositivity in Chronic Urticaria Patients
Authors: ALTUNIŞIK Nihal , ALTUNIŞIK TOPLU Sibel , ŞENER Serpil
Published: December 2019

Objective: Many factors are responsible for the etiology of chronic urticaria. In
this study, we aimed to determine the relationship between chronic urticaria
and hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Methods: The study included patients with chronic urticaria who were admitted to
the our dermatology outpatient clinic between July 2018 and January 2019. Hepatitis
B surface antibody (anti-HBs), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), , hepatitis
C antibody (anti-HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus antibody (anti-HIV) were
recorded retrospectively.Results: A total of 57 patients were included in the study. Of the 57 patients,
38 (66.7%) were female and 19 (33.3%) were male. The mean age of the patients
was 41.2 ± 13.5 (minimum / maximum: 19-74). In thirty-two patients (56.1%),
anti-HBs positivity was detected and in 25 (43.9%) negative. None of the
patients had HBsAg positivity and HCV antibody positivity. Even though HIV
antibody positivity was detected in one patient, the result of the validation
test was reported as negative.Conslusion: In our study, no relation was found between chronic urticaria and hepatitis
B, hepatitis C and HIV. However, in patients with chronic urticaria, we think that
there are more cases and multicenter studies to get an idea of whether
screening for hepatitis and HIV should be done routinely.
Isolated Maxillary Sinus Aspergilloma Associated with Tooth Extraction: Case Report
Authors: TORUL Damla , SUNAR Çağla , ERDEM Havva
Published: December 2019

Aspergillosis
is a fungal infection mainly affects the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses in
maxillofacial region. Aspergillus infection can be seen in three clinical forms
as non-invasive, invasive and allergic. The non-invasive form of aspergillus
also called as aspergillus mycetoma, aspergilloma or fungus ball, commonly seen
in healthy individuals. Maxillary sinus aspergilloma may occur after treatments
of antral teeth. Although usually asymptomatic maxillary sinus aspergilloma in
some instance may exhibit clinical symptoms such as swelling, purulent discharge,
chronic sinus pain, nasal congestion, headache which are similar to the other
sinus infections in symptomatic patients. This case report presents the
diagnosis and surgical management of maxillary sinus aspergillus infection that
occurs after tooth extraction.
Investigation of Hemogram, Endoscopy, Demographic Properties of Patients Applied by Fecal Occult Blood Test Screening
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Özlem , AKALIN Çağrı , ÇINAR Hamza
Published: December 2019

Objective: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common
cancers in the world. Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is easy and commonly used
test to its screening. The aim of this study was to investigate the demographic
characteristics, hemogram results and endoscopy and outcome status of the
patients who underwent FOBT on history and clinical suspicion and to contribute
to the literature.Methods: 400 patients who were admitted to the general
surgery polyclinic between 01/12/2016 and 12/12/2017 in Ordu University Medical
Faculty Training and Research Hospital were evaluated retrospectively. The data
of 349 patients who underwent FOBT was reached. Age and sex, hemoglobin,
hematocrit, ferritin levels, upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy results
and pathology results of endoscopic biopsies were recorded.Results: 38 (10.9%) with FOBT (+) and 311 (89.1%) with FOBT
(-) of 349 patients were detected. There was no statistically significant
difference between the two groups in terms of the average age (p = 0.27) and
gender (p = 0.26). There was a significant difference between the two groups in
terms of the rate of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (p = 0.03). There was a
significant difference between the two groups in terms of the rate of
colonoscopy (p = 0.001). Malignancy was detected in 22,2% of FOBT (+) and in
1,63% of FOBT (-) group by colonoscopy. There was a statistically significant
difference between the two groups in terms of disease diagnoses (p = 0.001).
There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in
terms of Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) (p = 0.31) and intestinal metaplasia (p = 0.44). There was a statistically
significant difference between the two groups in terms of Hb and Htc value (p=
0.05).

Conclusion: According to the results of FOBT, the application
of endoscopy to the patients who are required, provide to detect the
precancerous lesions as well as the malignancies of the upper and lower
gastrointestinal tract. Good knowledge of the importance of this test will
allow early detection of malignancy.
Is There an Association Between Pituitary Adenomas and Autonomic Cephalgia?
Authors: KAYGISIZ Şükran , COŞKUN Özlem , ÜÇLER Serap , İNAN Levent Ertuğrul , ŞAHİN Burç Esra
Published: December 2019

Objective: Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs) are a group of primary headache syndromes. Although hemicrania continua (HC)is not included among the TACs according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-II), it also shows autonomic symptoms. In the literature, some authors suggest that TACs can be related with pituitary lesions. In this study, we have compared the pituitary lesions observed in the TAC, HC and migraine-type headache patientsMethods The cranial magnetic resonance images (MRI) of the patients with TAC, HC and migraine without aura (MWOA) unaccompanied by autonomic symptoms were retrospectively evaluated. The 33 TAC and HC patients were compared with the 30 migraine without aura (MWOA) patients. Results: The mean age of the TAC and HC patients was 43. 36±10. 72 years, whereas the mean age of the MWOA patients was 39.0±6.92 years. No statistically significant difference in terms of age was observed between the groups (p˃0.05). The MRI of the TACs and HC patients indicated that 62.5% (n:20) were normal, while 12.5% (n:4) had pituitary microadenomas, 6.3 % (n:2) had macroadenomas, 12.5% (n:4) had suspected pituitary microadenomas, and 6. 3% (n:2) had suspected heterogeneity. The MRI results of the MWOA patients were normal in 46.7% (n:14), whereas 23.3% (n:7) had pituitary microadenomas, 23.3% (n:7) had suspected pituitary microadenomas, and 6. 2% (n:2) had suspected pituitary heterogeneity. No statistically significant difference was observed between both groups (p>0. 05).Conclusion: In this study, no correlation was observed between the TACs, HC and pituitary abnormalities. In conclusion, the use of pituitary MRI has not been supported as a routine method in patients with this type of headache
Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio is Associated With Carotid Atherosclerosis in Hemodialysis Patients
Authors: KAYA Yasemın , YAMAN Mehmet , KARATAŞ Ahmet , GÜL Tuba , KAYGISIZ Şükran , ALTAŞ Hilal , YILMAZ Ali , KAYA Ahmet
Published: December 2019

Objective: We aimed to demonstrate whether there is a correlation
between Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) and carotid intima-media thickness
(CIMT) which is an early marker of atherosclerosis in patients receiving
dialysis where there is a chronic inflammatory process in the body.Methods: 53 patients receiving dialysis 3 days a week and 54
persons as the control group were included. The exclusion criteria were determined
as infection, using drugs that increase or decrease the number of leukocytes
such as steroids, antithyroid, chronic liver diseases, rheumatic disease,
maling disease and prior cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases. Patients’
age, gender, body mass index, hemogram and biochemical parameters were
recorded. CIMT values were measured by Carotid Doppler examination.Results: When the two groups were compared; there was no
significant difference between them in terms of age, gender, blood pressures,
DM, ejection fractions, lipid levels. PLR, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR)
and CIMT were significantly higher (p=0.009, p<0.001, p<0.001;
respectively) in the dialysis patients group. A positive correlation was found
between CIMT and PLR, NLR (r=0.59 p<0.001, r=0.38, p=0.004). As a result of
the linear regression analysis, PLR (B:0.714, 95%CI:3.425/14.393, p=0.002) and
NLR were found as independent predictors in showing CIMT.

Conclusion: PLR is independently associated with subclinical
atherosclerosis assessed by CIMT in people with dialysis patients
The Efficacy of Tc-99m DMSA Scintigraphy in Children with Vesicoureteral Reflux Accompanying Frequent Urinary Tract Infection
Authors: ÇELİKKAYA Mehmet Emin , ATICI Ahmet , ATILGAN Hasan İkbal
Published: December 2019

Objective:
Urinary tract infection is one of the most common diseases in childhood.
Experimental studies have shown that renal damage due to urinary tract
infection can be prevented by early diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this
study was to evaluate the correlation between vesicoureteral reflux grade and
Technetium-99m- dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy in patients with frequent
urinary tract infectionMethods
Between January and October 2017, 34 cases were
diagnosed as vescoureteral reflux with voiding cystoureterography were
retrospectively evaluated with Technetium-99m- dimercaptosuccinic acid
scintigraphy in terms of renal scar and function. Scars and function ratios
were evaluated in Technetium-99m- dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy
according to voiding cystourethrography grades and correlation between the vesicoureteral
reflux grade and Technetium-99m- dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy findings
were investigated.Results:
Of 34 patients, 26 (76.5%) were female and 8 (23.5%) were
male. The mean age of the patients was 6.08 ± 4.03 (min: 1 month, max: 17 years).
Twenty-one patients had unilateral vesicoureteral reflux and 13 patients had
bilateral vesicoureteral reflux. Vesicoureteral reflux were detected in 47 of
the total 68 kidneys.Conclusion:
In children with vesicoureteral reflux, Technetium-99m-
dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy provides useful information to show the
kidney damage and as the vesicoureteral reflux grade increases, the rate of
kidney damage increases. Even in the case of grade 1 and grade 2 vesicoureteral
reflux, which are not expected to cause renal parenchymal damage.
Technetium-99m- dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy is the most successful
imaging method for detecting parenchymal injury.
The Knowledge and Experience of Nursing Students about Occupational Health and Safety
Authors: GOK UGUR Hacer , KAYA Ayten
Published: December 2019

Objective:
This study was conducted to find out the knowledge and experience of student
nurses on occupational health and occupational safetyMethods:
This descriptive study was conducted on nursing students studying in the Health
Sciences Faculty of a University between 26 May and 16 June 2017. The universe
of the study consisted of all students studying in the department of nursing
(N=446), while the sample consisted of 332 student nurses determined according
to “Raosoft” sample size calculation program. The data were collected through
face to face interview technique with “Questionnaire Form” developed by the
researchers.Results:
It was found that 76.5% of the student nurses in the study were trained about
occupational health and safety before they went out to practice areas and 85.5%
were vaccinated before they went out to clinical areas. 43.7% of the student
nurses stated that they had occupational accident, 31% of these stated that
they were injured with a sharp object and 67.6% stated that they did not report
the accident. A statistically significant association was found between student
nurses’ ages, their year of study and their state of experiencing occupational
accident (p<0.05).

Conclusion: It was found that almost half of the student nurses in the study
underwent occupational accident, most of the reasons for occupational accidents
was sharp object injury and most of the students who had occupational accident
did not report these.
Does Symphysis Pubis Width Change During Labor?
Authors: ÇOŞKUN Buğra , KOKANALI Demet , ÇOŞKUN Bora , TİMUR Burcu , PAY Ramazan Erda , FİDAN Ulaş , KARAŞAHİN Kazım Emre
Published: December 2019

Objectives: The anatomical and dynamic structure of the pelvis is an important element in delivery.  During pregnancy, high progestorene and relaxin
levels produce physiological ligament relaxation on the pelvis. The suitability of pelvic diameters is important in performing vaginal delivery. In this study we aimed to determine whether there is any change in symphysis pubis width during delivery.Methods: This prospective observational study included 108
pregnant women who were at 37-42 weeks of gestation with cephalic presentation
of a singleton pregnancy and were hospitalized for delivery. Symphysis pubis
width was measured by transabdominal ultrasonography in each woman during the
latent phase while cervical dilatation was 2 cm, the active phase while
cervical dilatation was 6 cm and the second stage within one hour of complete
cervical dilatation.Results: Symphysis pubis width value significantly increased
as the labor progressed. Namely, the mean symphysis pubis width value measured
in the latent phase was the smallest while the mean value in the second stage
of the labor was the highest. In addition, birth weight of newborn was
positively correlated each of symphysis pubis width values measured at all
three different times.Conclusion:
Symphysis pubis width increases as labor progresses. And this increase advances
as the weight of newborn increases.
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Risks, Prophylaxis, Non-Drug Alternative Methods
Authors: CANAKCİ Ebru , CATAK Tuba
Published: December 2019

Nausea and
vomiting are among the most common complaints in the postoperative period. The
type of surgical technique and the site of intervention, as well as the
anesthetic drugs and methods directly contribute to the rates of postoperative
nausea and vomiting (PONV). One of the most important factors affecting the
frequency of postoperative nausea and vomiting is the anesthetic drugs and
methods used. Many antiemetic drugs are used to prevent postoperative nausea
and vomiting. With the use of these drugs, side effects especially such as
delayed recovery from anesthesia, dry mouth, undesirable changes in blood
pressure and the occurrence of extrapyramidal symptoms are seen. Several
antiemetic drugs are commonly used for the treatment of postoperative nausea
and vomiting; including scopolamine, chlorpromazine, diphenhydramine,
metoclopramide, promethazine, and ondansetron. Low-dose haloperidol and
metoclopramide are effective in opioid-induced nausea and vomiting.
Dexamethasone reduces the incidence of postoperative nausea in the first 6
hours after surgery. Oral intake starts in patients with severe vomiting
parenteral fluid and electrolyte treatment is required. Sometimes provide may
need gastric decompression with nasogastric tube. Parenteral fluid and
electrolyte treatment and in severe cases gastric decompression with a
nasogastric tube may be necessary. Alternative medicine such as acupuncture and
acupressure can help prevent or reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting. The
aim of this review is to examine the medical therapies and drug-free methods
used for the treatment of PONV in the light of the literatüre
Method Verification of Inhouse Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction for Detection of Leishmania Species
Authors: USLUCA Selma
Published: December 2019

Objective: Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne disease caused by many Leishmania
species which can infect both humans and other mammals. Turkey has special
epidemiologic importance in terms of this disease due to being located at the
junction of Asia and Europe and containing seven geographical regions with
environmental and ecologic differences. Microscopic evaluation may miss
diagnosis in cases with low levels of parasitemia. The culture method is not
chosen by many laboratories due to being laborious preparation of media and
results taking a long time. Molecular methods may assist in diagnosis
especially with low parasitemia levels and provide results in a short time, so
they have begun to be chosen more often currently. This study aimed to verify
the method for inhouse real-time PCR using primers for ITS-1 gene region for
routine molecular diagnosis of leishmaniasis.Methods: After parasite counting from Leishmania infantum
strain, which was carried out on Novy-MacNeal-Nicolle (NNN) medium in our
laboratory, DNA extraction was performed with a commercial kit (QIAamp DNA
Blood Mini kit, Qiagen, Germany) according to the manufacturer's
recommendations. The number of copies in the reaction was determined from DNA
sample and serial dilutions of 1/10 were prepared. Then, inhouse real-time PCR
method was applied using primers targeting the ITS-1 gene region to determine
limit of detection and high and low positivity rates. Then accuracy and
precision studies were performed with these samples for method verification.
Amplification was performed with a Light Cycler 96 (Roche, France) device. Results
were evaluated with amplification curve analysis. The variation coefficients
were calculated via accuracy and precision studies from the obtained results.Results: The parasite counts of Leishmania infantum strain were determined as
17,000 promastigote/ml. With using 400 µl of this sample (6,800 copies), DNA
obtained in 100 µl elution buffer. Using inhouse real-time PCR amplification,
the detection limit for 2 µl DNA (136 copies) was determined as 10-3
dilution (0.136 copies/reaction). The high positivity rate was determined as
dilution above 2 log10 of limit of detection's and the low positivity rate was
determined as dilution above 1 log10 of limit of detections. Efficiency of the
method was measured with a regression curve for CT values. The standard curve
obtained according to CT values and equivalent promastigote counts was linear
(slope: -4.097). There was a significant correlation coefficient found between
mean CT values and Leishmania infantum DNA concentrations (R=0.99).

Conclusion: Our study determined the variation coefficient for the inhouse real-time
PCR method was below 15%, confirming it is appropriate for use in our
laboratory for routine molecular diagnosis of Leishmania spp.
Retrospective Evaluation of the Results of Elastic Intramedullary Nailing in Pediatric Femoral, Tibial, and Forearm Diaphyseal Fractures
Authors: KARADUMAN Zekeriya Okan
Published: December 2019

Objective:
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of
pediatric femur, tibia, and diaphyseal fractures treated with elastic
intramedullary nails.Method:
Overall 50 patients (34 male and 16 females; mean age: 7.7 years; range 5–14
years) diagnosed with femur, tibia, and forearm diaphyseal fractures were
treated with titanium elastic nails (TEN). Of these, 18 were femur, 16 were
tibia, and 16 were forearm diaphyseal fractures. One femoral shaft fracture was
fragmented, and one tibia fracture was an open fracture. Open reduction was
performed in two patients, whereas closed reduction was performed in the other
patients. Anteroposterior (AP) and Lateral radiographies were used in the
follow-up of patients. The patients were evaluated according to the range of
motion, ability to use extremities, hospitalization duration, union duration of
the fractures, inequality that may occur in the extremities, and development of
complications. Flynn scoring system was used for evaluating the cases.Results:
Union of the fractures was achieved in an average of 6.9 (range: 4–11) weeks.A
patient had a tibia fracture in the front-back plane AP with 5 varus
angulation, 10 posterior angulation with a forearm fracture in the lateral
plane, and 2.5 mm shortness was observed in an another forearm fracture. All
patients, except one, had normal range of motion and could comfortably use the
extremities. No nonunion, epiphysial growth arrest, and infection was observed
in any patient. According to the Flynn criteria; perfect results were achieved
in 34 patients and successful results were achieved in 16. Average union
duration was 9.6 (range: 5–14) weeks, hospitalization duration was 3.5 (range:
3–6) days, and follow-up duration was 12.4 (range: 6–19) months.

Conclusions:
Titanium intramedullary elastic nail is a treatment method that can be
successfully performed on pediatric femur, tibia, and forearm diaphyseal
fractures.
Bedside Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Skull Fractures in Pediatric Head Trauma Patients Admitted to Emergency Department
Authors: GÖKÇEN Emre , SAVRUN Atakan
Published: December 2019

Objective:
Among children with minor head trauma, the incidence of skull fractures is
increased especially in those under one year of age. Several studies
investigated the association between skull fracture and traumatic brain injury.
In the present study, we aimed to test the potential of ultrasonography in
detecting linear skull fracture in pediatric patients with minor head trauma.

Methods:
Patients under the age of 18
years with minor head trauma who presented to the emergency units of Bozok
University Faculty of Medicine or Ordu University Training and Research
Hospital between March 1, 2019 and November 1, 2019 and were planned to undergo
head CT by their responsible physicians were included in the present study. The
exclusion criteria were a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score <14, traumatic open
skull deformity, depressed skull fracture, penetrating head trauma, and
hemodynamic instability.

Results:
A total of 62 patients (%64,5
males) with a mean age of 7.29 years were included. The sensitivity and
specificity of ultrasound in detection of fractures were %84.6 (% 95 CI: 65.13-
95.6) and % 94.4 (% 95 CI: 81.3-99.3), respectively.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, we suggest
that the use of ultrasound before CT examination in patients with minor head
trauma may be a helpful means to detect cranial fractures.
Demodex spp Distribution in Patients with Alcohol Abuse
Authors: ŞENER Serpil , KARAMAN Ulku , ALTUNIŞIK Nihal , SARAÇ Gülbahar , CUMURCU Hatice , HAKVERDİ Gülden
Published: December 2019

Objective: Demodex is an ectoparasite that can infest the human body. The infestation can progress rapidly when the immune system is suppressed. The condition has also been reported to be more common in subjects with alcohol abuse because of the associated immune system abnormalities and decreased hygiene. Our aim in this study was to determine whether a relationship was present between Demodex spp. infestation and alcohol abuse Methods: A total of 26 patients diagnosed with alcohol abuse according to DSM-5 at the psychiatry outpatient department and 24 age- and gender-matched healthy volunteers who met the study inclusion criteria were included in the study. A standard superficial skin biopsy (SSSB) was used in the diagnosis of Demodex folliculorum. The compliance of the numeric variables with the normal distribution was investigated with the Shapiro-Wilk test. The data were presented as mean, standard deviation and percentages Results. A significant relationship was found between Demodex presence and alcohol abuse (p=0.001). The relationship was also significant when patients with both alcohol abuse and smoking were investigated (p<0.001). Conclusion: The Demodex spp. infestation incidence may be increased in patients with alcohol abuse. We recommend providing the relevant treatment especially for erythematous and itchy facial lesions in these patients as Demodex spp. can be opportunistic pathogens.
Nietzsche: Apolloncu Dionysos ile Karşılaşınca
Authors: ŞEREF Canberk
Published: December 2019

Bu makalede, Nietzsche'nin Tragedyanın Doğuşu eserindeki tanrılar Apollon ve Dionysos'un içeriğinin kitaptan yola çıkarak ve kitabın bağlamında açımlaması yapıldı. Bu eserin görüşüne göre, iki kardeş tanrı Apollon ve Dionysos, yunan tragedyasını oluşturan unsurlardır. Yunan tragedyası, Nietzsche'ye göre ''Apollon'' ve ''Dionysos'' sentezi ile bir kültürün oluşturabileceği ideal sanat için bir örnektir, ve eserin alt metninde de bu sanatı oluşturan kültürden yola çıkarak bir kültürün ve dolayısıyla kişinin Antik Yunanistan'dan neler öğrenebileceği sorgulanır. Tragedyanın Doğuşu, düşünürün ilk eseri olarak sanatın değerini, ve cüretkârca bilimin özünü derinlemesine sorgular, filozofun düşüncelerinin temelini gösterir bize.
Anadolu’da Yazılı Tarihin Başlamasından Sonraki İlk Muhasebe Belge Sistemi
Authors: GÜMÜŞ Arif , ERKUŞ Hakan
Published: December 2019

Anadolu,
asırlardır yer altı ve yer üstü zenginlikleri, doğal güzellikleri sebebiyle ve
uluslararası ticaret yolları üzerinde bulunmasından dolayı birçok uygarlığın
yerleşim yeri olmuştur. Anadolu’da yaşamış uygarlıklara ait tarihi kalıntılar
ve belgeler incelendikçe Anadolu’nun dünya bilim tarihine katkısı daha açık bir
şekilde ifade edilebilmektedir. MÖ 1974 ile MÖ 1719 tarihleri arasında Asurlular
Anadolu’da “koloni sistemi,” kurmuşlardır. Böylelikle Asurlu tüccarların Anadolu’ya
yerleşmesi sağlanmıştır. Anadolu’da ticari faaliyetlerde bulunan Asurlu
tüccarlar yapmış oldukları ticari işlemleri kilden yapılmış tabletlere
kaydetmişlerdir. Bu tabletler Anadolu’da yazılı tarihin başlamasından sonraki muhasebe
uygulamalarının da ilk örnekleridir.

            Asur Ticaret Kolonileri Dönemindeki muhasebe uygulamaları
ile günümüz muhasebe uygulamaları birbirine oldukça benzemektedir.
Araştırmamızda Asur Ticaret Kolonileri Dönemi’nde kullanılan muhasebe
belgelerinin günümüz muhasebe işlemlerinde kullanılmakta olan belgelerin ilk
örnekleri olup olmadığı araştırılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda bulunan belgeler
ile Anadolu’nun muhasebe tarihine olan katkıları açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır.
JOHN LOCKE’DA TEMSİL TEORİSİ: SÖZCÜK VE İDE İLİŞKİSİ
Authors: ÇELEBİ Emin
Published: December 2019

20.
yüzyılın ilk yarısında analitik
filozofların epistemolojik ilgilerinin önemli ölçüde bilgi ve algı arasındaki
ilişkiye odaklandığını söyleyebiliriz. Russell, Moore, H.H. Price, Ayer ve H.
Paul Grice gibi düşünürlerin aralarında olduğu bu filozoflar zümresi, bütün
farklılıklarına rağmen duyu-veri teorisi olarak bilinen bir doktrini
savunuyorlardı. Genel çerçevesi itibarıyla temsil meselesi olarak
isimlendirdiğimiz söz konusu öğretinin felsefi kökleri, Antik Yunan’a kadar
götürülebilir ancak modern felsefede bu öğretinin en meşhur referanslarından
biri, kuşkusuz İngiliz filozof J. Locke (1632-1704)’tur. Zihnimizin veya algımızın
dışındaki nesneler dünyasının bilinebilirliği problemini ele alan Locke’un
görüşleri farklı şekillerde anlaşılmış ve yorumlanmıştır ancak bu çalışmada filozofun
temsil epistemolojisinin sadece sözcük ve ide ilişkisi boyutu irdelenmeye çalışılacaktır.
BİLME VE ANLAMANIN ANLAMI ÜZERİNE BİR DERKENAR
Authors: YILDIZ Yakup , ÇELEBİ Emin
Published: December 2019

İnsan bilmek isteyen bir varlıktır. İnsan bilmek istiyorsa istediği şey, henüz bilmediği bir şey olmalıdır. Öte yandan bilmek istediği şeyi de bilmesi icap etmez mi? Aksi takdirde bilmediği bir şeyi niye istesin? Yoksa bu cümleler dilin ve gramerin kuralları çerçevesinde anlaşılmaktan uzak mı? Anlaşılmak ne demek? Bütün bu cümleleri kuran özne anlaşılamayan ve dolayısıyla anlamadığı şeyleri mi ifade ediyor? Anlamadığı şeyleri ifade etmesi mümkün müdür? Acaba “insan merak eden bir varlıktır” demek mi istiyoruz? O halde insan neyi, niçin merak eder? Merakın nesnesi de bilinmek istenen, anlaşılmak istenen şeyden farklı mıdır? Acaba bir şeyi bildiğimizi nasıl anlarız? Anlamak ve bilmek farklı şeyler midir? Bir şeyi anladığımızda o şeyi bilmiş olmuyor muyuz? Görüldüğü üzere bu minvaldeki sorular ve bu çerçevede yapılabilecek tartışmalar uzar gider. İşte bu çalışma, bu tartışmalara öznel bir perspektiften dâhil olma amacıyla kaleme alınmıştır.