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Is Nocturnal Enuresis A Predisposing Factor For The Overactive Bladder?, Nicolaie Suditu, Irina Negru, Adelina Miron, Bogdan Novac, Catalin Ciuta Jan 2019

Is Nocturnal Enuresis A Predisposing Factor For The Overactive Bladder?, Nicolaie Suditu, Irina Negru, Adelina Miron, Bogdan Novac, Catalin Ciuta

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to perform a limited observational study to ascertain whether there is statistical support that nocturnal enuresis (NE) is a predisposing factor in the development of overactive bladder (OAB).Materials and methods: The authors recruited patients diagnosed with OAB over a period of twelve months, and those who declared a history of NE were asked additional questions regarding the features of their NE.Results: A total of 285 patients were diagnosed with overactive bladder, and 98 (34.38%) of them had previously displayed NE symptoms that had diminished before reaching the median age of 9.83. Separation of patients by sex …


Use Of Traditional And Complementary Medicine For Musculoskeletal Diseases, Güli̇s Kavadar, Sali̇ha Eroğlu Demi̇r, Ebru Ayteki̇n, Yildiz Akbal Jan 2019

Use Of Traditional And Complementary Medicine For Musculoskeletal Diseases, Güli̇s Kavadar, Sali̇ha Eroğlu Demi̇r, Ebru Ayteki̇n, Yildiz Akbal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimedto determine the prevalence of traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) use among patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and to examine the methods used, frequency, and experienced benefits of therapies; the reasons for using TCM; and the sources of information about therapies. We also compared demographic characteristics of users and nonusers of TCM.Materials and methods: The descriptive study was conducted with 839 patients who attended the physical therapy and rehabilitation units of 3 public hospitals between September 2014 and March 2015. A self-administered questionnaire including demographic characteristics, medical history, and details of TCM use was applied. Results: Of the …


Viral Prevalence, Clinical Profiles And Comparison Of Severity Scores For Predicting The Mortality Of Adults With Severe Acute Respiratory Infections, Hakan Aydin, Hali̇l Doğan, Doğaç Ni̇yazi̇ Özüçeli̇k, Mehmet Koçak, Osman Avşar Gül Jan 2019

Viral Prevalence, Clinical Profiles And Comparison Of Severity Scores For Predicting The Mortality Of Adults With Severe Acute Respiratory Infections, Hakan Aydin, Hali̇l Doğan, Doğaç Ni̇yazi̇ Özüçeli̇k, Mehmet Koçak, Osman Avşar Gül

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of severity scores for predicting the 28-day mortality among adults with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) admitted to the emergency department.Materials andmethods: This study included 159 consecutive adult patients with SARI admitted to the emergency department of a tertiary hospital. A standard form was filled out in order to record demographic information, clinical parameters, laboratory tests, and radiographic findings of the patients. CURB-65, PSI, SIRS, qSOFA, SOFA and APACHE II scores were compared between the survivor and nonsurvivor groups. Results: Of 159 patients included in the study, 38.4% were …


Evaluation Of Being Overweight/Obese And Related Sociodemographic Factors In 0-5 Year Age Group In Turkey: Turkey Demographic Health Survey 2013 Advanced Analysis, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen, Hande Konşuk Ünlü, Lütfi̇ye Hi̇lal Özcebe Jan 2019

Evaluation Of Being Overweight/Obese And Related Sociodemographic Factors In 0-5 Year Age Group In Turkey: Turkey Demographic Health Survey 2013 Advanced Analysis, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen, Hande Konşuk Ünlü, Lütfi̇ye Hi̇lal Özcebe

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To determine risk factors of overweightness/obesity in children aged 0-5 years in the Turkish population.Materials and methods: We made advanced analysis using the Turkey Demographic Health Survey (TDHS) 2013 female database, in which data from children aged under five years and their mothers are included. Analyses were performed using weight for height index data. The children were divided into two groups by age as 0-23 months and 24-59 months.Results: The analysis comprised 2196 children aged under 5 years. Several factors were associated with an increase in overweightness/obesity of children aged under 5 years. Overweight/obesity in children aged 0-23 months …


Karnofsky Performance Scale Validity And Reliability Of Turkish Palliative Cancer Patients, Nagi̇han Yildiz Çeltek, Mustafa Süren, Osman Demi̇r, İsmai̇l Okan Jan 2019

Karnofsky Performance Scale Validity And Reliability Of Turkish Palliative Cancer Patients, Nagi̇han Yildiz Çeltek, Mustafa Süren, Osman Demi̇r, İsmai̇l Okan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Validated measures in palliative cancer patients are very important in the evaluation and management of the disease. The Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) has been used for many years to assess the performance status of cancer patients. The aim of this study is to determine the validity and reliability of the KPS in cancer patients receiving palliative care in Turkey.Materials and methods: Eighty patients with a cancer diagnosis who were admitted to Gaziosmanpaşa University Medical Faculty Hospital Palliative Care Unit between 01.03.2016 and 01.03.2017 were included in the study. KPS, measurements from the Katz Activi-ties of Daily Living (ADL) scale, …


Diaphragmatic Thickness In Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease And Relationship With Clinical Severity Parameters, Nalan Ogan, Yusuf Aydemi̇r, Togay Evri̇n, Gökçe Kaan Ataç, Ayşe Baha, Burak Kati̇poğlu, Banu Süzen, Evri̇m Eylem Akpinar Jan 2019

Diaphragmatic Thickness In Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease And Relationship With Clinical Severity Parameters, Nalan Ogan, Yusuf Aydemi̇r, Togay Evri̇n, Gökçe Kaan Ataç, Ayşe Baha, Burak Kati̇poğlu, Banu Süzen, Evri̇m Eylem Akpinar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Sonographic assessment of diaphragm structure and function would be a useful clinical tool in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our aim was to determine the muscle thickness of the diaphragm and the usefulness of clinical practice in patients with COPD.Materials and methods: The diaphragmatic thickness of 34 COPD patients and 34 healthy subjects was measured during tidal volume (Tmin) and deep inspiration (Tmax) on both sides using a B-mode ultrasound. The body mass index and the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) index values were reported.Results: There was no correlation among TminR (P = 0.134), TminL (P = …


Development Of Antimicrobial Gelatin Films With Boron Derivatives, Sanem Argin, Merve Güleri̇m, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n Jan 2019

Development Of Antimicrobial Gelatin Films With Boron Derivatives, Sanem Argin, Merve Güleri̇m, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Biology

Food packaging technology has been advancing to provide safe and high quality food products and to minimize food waste. Moreover, there is a dire need to replace plastic materials in order to reduce environmental pollution. The aim of this study was to prepare biodegradable antimicrobial packaging films from gelatin. Boric acid, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, and sodium pentaborate were incorporated as the antimicrobial agents. Films containing boric acid and its salts showed antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as antifungal and anticandidal effects against Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. The mechanical strength of the films was mostly …


Identification Of Streptomyces Strains Isolated From Humulus Lupulus Rhizosphere And Determination Of Plant Growth Promotion Potential Of Selected Strains, Fadi̇me Özdemi̇r Koçak Jan 2019

Identification Of Streptomyces Strains Isolated From Humulus Lupulus Rhizosphere And Determination Of Plant Growth Promotion Potential Of Selected Strains, Fadi̇me Özdemi̇r Koçak

Turkish Journal of Biology

In the present study it was aimed to obtain novel strains of actinomycetes that have the ability to promote plant growth. For this, seven soil samples from the rhizosphere of Humulus lupulus (Pazaryeri, Bilecik) were used and potential isolates were obtained. 16S rRNA genes of 30 isolates were amplified by PCR and sequenced. Eighteen isolates were found to be closely related to Streptomycetes spp. and they were tested for their proteolytic activity, cellulase activity, phosphate solubility, IAA production, biofilm formation, and growth in nitrogen-limited medium. Two isolates, HCI 12 and HCI 36, were selected according to the results of these …


Chicken Feather Protein Hydrolysate As A Biostimulant Improves The Growth Of Wheat Seedlings By Affecting Biochemical And Physiological Parameters, Ebru Genç, Ökkeş Atici Jan 2019

Chicken Feather Protein Hydrolysate As A Biostimulant Improves The Growth Of Wheat Seedlings By Affecting Biochemical And Physiological Parameters, Ebru Genç, Ökkeş Atici

Turkish Journal of Botany

We derived a protein hydrolysate with rich content, which includes proteinogenic and nonproteinogenic amino acids, from chicken feathers by using an alkaline hydrolysis procedure with high yield success. After foliar application of aqueous solutions (0.05%, 0.075%, and 0.1%) of chicken feather protein hydrolysate (CFPH) to the seedlings of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. `Altındane? and `Bezostaya?), their effects were evaluated on important physiological and biochemical parameters. Treating plants with CFPH stimulated the expression of RuBisCo and increased root and shoot lengths, fresh and dry weights of the seedlings, and photosynthetic pigment content. In addition, applying CFPH at 0.075% and 0.1% concentrations …


Use Of Hydrogen Peroxide In Acclimation Of Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) To Salt Stress, Hewsley Silva, André Azevedo Neto, Renata Menezes, Petterson Silva, Hans Gheyi Jan 2019

Use Of Hydrogen Peroxide In Acclimation Of Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) To Salt Stress, Hewsley Silva, André Azevedo Neto, Renata Menezes, Petterson Silva, Hans Gheyi

Turkish Journal of Botany

The aim of this study was to verify the effects of application of H2O2 on salt tolerance and oil production in basil cv. `Gennaro de Menta? grown in a hydroponic system. Seedlings were subjected to 3 levels of H2O2 (0, 1, and 1000 ?M) in a nutrient solution during 2 different exposure periods (24 and 48 h) and 2 levels of NaCl (0 and 80 mM). The plants were harvested at preflowering (at 15 days) and postflowering (at 25 days). At 25 days, the application of 1 ?M H2O2/48 h and its reapplication at preflowering increased leaf dry mass production …


The Results Of Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients Treated By Simultaneous Integrated Boost Technique And Concomitant Chemotherapy, Mehmet Fai̇k Çeti̇ndağ, Ati̇ye Yilmaz Özsavran, Bülent Yalçin, İclal Çeti̇ndağ, Şeyda Türkölmez, Karabeki̇r Ercan, Di̇nçer Yeğen Jan 2019

The Results Of Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients Treated By Simultaneous Integrated Boost Technique And Concomitant Chemotherapy, Mehmet Fai̇k Çeti̇ndağ, Ati̇ye Yilmaz Özsavran, Bülent Yalçin, İclal Çeti̇ndağ, Şeyda Türkölmez, Karabeki̇r Ercan, Di̇nçer Yeğen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To assess the efficacy and side effects of concurrent weekly chemotherapy and radiotherapy with simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) technique for nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). Materials and methods: A total of 51 consecutive patients with diagnosis of NPC were treated between February 2010 and December 2015. The median dose for PTV70 (range: 60-82) was given in 33 fractions (range: 31-35). Forty-five of the patients received concomitant weekly chemotherapy between 3-7 cycles (median 6). Eleven patients received neoadjuvant and thirty-nine patients received adjuvant chemotherapy. Results: At a median follow-up 43 months (range: 2-76) the estimated 5-year overall survival and disease-free survival were …


Mid-Dose Losartan Mitigates Diabetes-Induced Hepatic Damage By Regulating Inos, Enos, Vegf, And Nf-?B Expressions, Fati̇h Oltulu, Ayli̇n Buhur, Çevi̇k Gürel, Gökçe Ceren Kuşçu, Meli̇h Dağdevi̇ren, Nefi̇se Ülkü Karabay Yavaşoğlu, Ti̇mur Köse, Altuğ Yavaşoğlu Jan 2019

Mid-Dose Losartan Mitigates Diabetes-Induced Hepatic Damage By Regulating Inos, Enos, Vegf, And Nf-?B Expressions, Fati̇h Oltulu, Ayli̇n Buhur, Çevi̇k Gürel, Gökçe Ceren Kuşçu, Meli̇h Dağdevi̇ren, Nefi̇se Ülkü Karabay Yavaşoğlu, Ti̇mur Köse, Altuğ Yavaşoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Losartan, an antihypertensive drug, is highly preferred in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension because of its retarding effect on diabetic nephropathy. In this study, we investigated the potential therapeutic effect of different doses of losartan on hepatic damage in a streptozotocin (STZ, 50 mg/kg)-induced DM model in rats.Materials and methods: In this study, five different groups were formed: control, DM, low-dose losartan (5 mg/kg), mid-dose losartan (20 mg/kg), and high-dose losartan (80 mg/kg). Liver tissues of experimental groups were evaluated immunohistochemically for TUNEL, iNOS, eNOS, VEGF, and NF-?B pathways. In addition to immunohistochemical analysis, analyses of SOD …


Assessment Of Low Doses Of Eimeria Tenella Sporulated Oocysts On The Biochemical Parameters And Intestinal Microflora Of Chickens, Iva Langrová, Darina Chodova, Eva Tumova, Barbora Horakova, Romana Krejcirova, Martina Saskova, Roman Svejstil, Ivana Jankovska, Jaroslav Vadlejch, Zuzana Cadkova, Ivana Knizkova, Stanislava Nechybova Jan 2019

Assessment Of Low Doses Of Eimeria Tenella Sporulated Oocysts On The Biochemical Parameters And Intestinal Microflora Of Chickens, Iva Langrová, Darina Chodova, Eva Tumova, Barbora Horakova, Romana Krejcirova, Martina Saskova, Roman Svejstil, Ivana Jankovska, Jaroslav Vadlejch, Zuzana Cadkova, Ivana Knizkova, Stanislava Nechybova

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to evaluate the biochemical parameters and intestinal microflora in broilers with low doses of Eimeria tenella. Birds from the experimental groups were orally infected with 500 (GI) or 1000 (GII) sporulated oocysts of E. tenella and then examined for weight gain, biochemical indicators, and microbiota on day 9 and 16 after infection. Experimental infection of E. tenella on day 9 post infection (pi) increased concentrations of uric acid, cholesterol, triacylglycerols, and glucose; however, these measurements did not differ from those of the control group on day 16 pi. On day 16 pi, bifidobacteria counts were …


Chemical, Enzymatic, And Antioxidant Enrichments Of Full-Fat Soybean And Sunflower Meal By Bacillus Subtilis (Atcc$^{®}$ 6633$^{Tm}$) Fermentation Using A Solid-State Bioreactor, Yaşar Karakurt, Damla Güverci̇n, Sercan Önder, Ci̇van Çeli̇k, Ramazan Tosun, Burak Baran, Sulhatti̇n Yaşar Jan 2019

Chemical, Enzymatic, And Antioxidant Enrichments Of Full-Fat Soybean And Sunflower Meal By Bacillus Subtilis (Atcc$^{®}$ 6633$^{Tm}$) Fermentation Using A Solid-State Bioreactor, Yaşar Karakurt, Damla Güverci̇n, Sercan Önder, Ci̇van Çeli̇k, Ramazan Tosun, Burak Baran, Sulhatti̇n Yaşar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to fortify nutritional and chemical composition of sunflower meal (SFM) and full-fat soybean (FFSB) used as a protein source in farm animal nutrition by Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633 fermentation. An optimized set of fermentation parameters (60% moisture, 6.5-7.0 pH, 30-35 °C temperature, continuous aeration of 0.5-1.0 L/min and agitation of 20-100 rpm) were used to ferment SFM and FFSB samples with or without using bacterial inoculant for 0, 24, 48, and 72 h. The results indicated that the total organic acids (TOA) contents and crude ash (CA) of SFM and FFSB increased significantly, but there were …


A Possible Correlation Between Diet, Serum Oxytetracycline Concentration, And Onset Of Reproductive Disturbances In Bitches: Clinical Observations And Preliminary Results, Alessandro Di Cerbo, Gianandrea Guidetti, Sergio Canello, Raffaella Cocco Jan 2019

A Possible Correlation Between Diet, Serum Oxytetracycline Concentration, And Onset Of Reproductive Disturbances In Bitches: Clinical Observations And Preliminary Results, Alessandro Di Cerbo, Gianandrea Guidetti, Sergio Canello, Raffaella Cocco

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Based on the increase of food-related disturbances in animals and the recent findings concerning the toxicity of oxytetracycline (OTC) presence within pet food, we compared the effectiveness of two commercially available diets in 36 bitches suffering from reproductive disturbances. We ran a randomized clinical evaluation over a 90-day period. Bitches were randomly assigned to receive a control diet (CD) or a nutraceutical diet (ND) and were assessed for the presence of OTC in their sera before and at the end of the study. Sixteen of 18 bitches in the ND group went into heat within an average of 35.5 ± …


Evaluation Of The Correlation Between Quantitative Measurement Of The Foveal Avascular Zone And Retinal Vessel Density And Outer Retinal Disruptions In Diabetic Patients, Nagi̇han Uğurlu, Ayşe Güzi̇n Taşlipinar Uzel, Ahmet Şengün, Fatma Yülek, Demet Özdaş, Abbas Ali̇ Tam, Reyhan Ersoy, Beki̇r Çakir Jan 2019

Evaluation Of The Correlation Between Quantitative Measurement Of The Foveal Avascular Zone And Retinal Vessel Density And Outer Retinal Disruptions In Diabetic Patients, Nagi̇han Uğurlu, Ayşe Güzi̇n Taşlipinar Uzel, Ahmet Şengün, Fatma Yülek, Demet Özdaş, Abbas Ali̇ Tam, Reyhan Ersoy, Beki̇r Çakir

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the correlation between the integrity of the outer retinal layers on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and objective parameters of retinal microvascular perfusion on optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).Materials and methods: A total of 105 eyes of 54 diabetic patients were included in the study. Integrity of the outer retinal layers including the external limiting membrane (ELM), ellipsoid zone (EZ), and interdigitation zone (IZ) was assessed by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography. The foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area and vessel density (VD) measurements in the superficial capillary plexus (SCP) and deep capillary …


Genetic Diversity And Agronomic Performance Of Slovenian Landraces Of Proso Millet (Panicum Miliaceum L.), Marko Flajsman, Natasa Stajner, Darja Kocjan Acko Jan 2019

Genetic Diversity And Agronomic Performance Of Slovenian Landraces Of Proso Millet (Panicum Miliaceum L.), Marko Flajsman, Natasa Stajner, Darja Kocjan Acko

Turkish Journal of Botany

Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) has many favored nutritional and agronomic traits, which makes it appropriate for cultivation and consumption all around the world. Genomic resources for proso millet are still very limited but the set of genomic data is improving. In this study, we genotyped six Slovenian landraces of proso millet (P. miliaceum L.) along with one Slovene autochthonous cultivar, Son?ek. The chosen set of 11 SSR markers showed that there is low overall heterozygosity (0.561) among Slovenian landraces of proso millet. However, we were able to determine distinct groups on the dendrogram for different landraces and the cultivar …


Natural And Anthropic Forest Fragments Have Distinct Ecological Behavior Due To Their Different Origin And Landscape Context, Cleber Souza, Polyanne Coelho, Paola Ferreira Santos, Gisele Cristina De Oliveira Menino, Jean Morel, Aline Moreira, Rubens Manoel Dos Santos Jan 2019

Natural And Anthropic Forest Fragments Have Distinct Ecological Behavior Due To Their Different Origin And Landscape Context, Cleber Souza, Polyanne Coelho, Paola Ferreira Santos, Gisele Cristina De Oliveira Menino, Jean Morel, Aline Moreira, Rubens Manoel Dos Santos

Turkish Journal of Botany

We tested the hypothesis that plant populations in natural fragments have distinct ecological behavior in relation to anthropic fragments. We selected the species Myrcia splendens (SW.) DC. in 2 forest fragments located in southeastern Brazil that present different origins and landscape contexts. The natural fragment originates from landscape relief variations and is inserted in a native grassland matrix, while the anthropic fragment originates from fragmentation due to area conversion and is inserted in an agricultural matrix. We established transects covering an area from one border to the other in each fragment, and we established subunits of 400 m2 within them. …


Spatiotemporal Distribution And Population Structure Of Clibanarius Symmetricus (Randall, 1840) (Crustacea, Diogenidae) In An Amazon Estuary, Ana Carolina Melo Rodrigues, Jussara Moretto Martinelli-Lemos Jan 2019

Spatiotemporal Distribution And Population Structure Of Clibanarius Symmetricus (Randall, 1840) (Crustacea, Diogenidae) In An Amazon Estuary, Ana Carolina Melo Rodrigues, Jussara Moretto Martinelli-Lemos

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Rocky outcrops in the intertidal zones of estuaries often contain a highly diverse microbenthic community which includes the hermit crab, Clibanarius symmetricus, an abundant species on the equatorial Amazon coast. However, the ecology of this anomuran is poorly understood. Given this, the present study investigated the spatiotemporal distribution and structure of the C. symmetricus populations that inhabit the rocky outcrops of the Marapanim estuary in northern Brazil. Samples were collected monthly over a yearly cycle covering both the dry and rainy seasons in the upper and lower midlittoral zones during low tide. The distribution and abundance of C. symmetricus were …


Application Of Multifactorial Discriminant Analysis In The Morphostructural Differentiation Of Wild And Cultured Populations Of Vieja Azul (Andinoacara Rivulatus), Johanna Caez, Ana Gonzalez, Martin A. Gonzalez, Elena Angon, Jorge M. Rodriguez, Francisco Peña, Cecilio Barba, Antón García Jan 2019

Application Of Multifactorial Discriminant Analysis In The Morphostructural Differentiation Of Wild And Cultured Populations Of Vieja Azul (Andinoacara Rivulatus), Johanna Caez, Ana Gonzalez, Martin A. Gonzalez, Elena Angon, Jorge M. Rodriguez, Francisco Peña, Cecilio Barba, Antón García

Turkish Journal of Zoology

To better determine the ecological variation (body shape and structure) of the Vieja Azul (Andinoacara rivulatus; syn.: Aequidens rivulatus) in northwest Ecuador (Los Ríos Province), 300 specimens of both sexes (150 male and 150 female) were collected from 3 different locations, one from a wild production system and two from fish farm populations in the Quevedo River. Twelve meristic, 26 traditional morphometric, and 32 truss measurements, among 25 anatomical landmarks, were determined. The body weight (BW), total length (TL), eye diameter (ED), dorsal fin ray length (DFRL), and body perimeter 3 (P3) showed significant differences (P < 0.05) between production systems, and sex had significant influence on preanal length (Pre-AL), P3, and body width 2 (LC2). Females showed higher mean values than males in all measurements, except for BW. The Fulton factor differed for both factors considered. The canonical discriminant analysis revealed a percentage of correct assignment of 64.42% for the dataset, 85% and 60.9% for cultured and wild females, and 62.1% and 56.3% for wild and cultured males, respectively, as well as morphometric variation between groups. Results could be attributed to environmental conditions (habitat, temperature, and food). The Mahalanobis test showed greater distances among females than among males. In conclusion, this study provides valuable morphological information on the shape and structure of Andinoacara rivulatus that can be used to characterize and quantify the changes that occur as a consequence of adaptation to a different habitat. The authors hope that the information obtained from the present study will be helpful for fisheries, biologists, and taxonomists.


Towards Wearable Blood Pressure Measurement Systems From Biosignals: A Review, Ümi̇t Şentürk, Kemal Polat, İbrahi̇m Yücedağ Jan 2019

Towards Wearable Blood Pressure Measurement Systems From Biosignals: A Review, Ümi̇t Şentürk, Kemal Polat, İbrahi̇m Yücedağ

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Blood pressure is the pressure by the blood to the vein wall. High blood pressure, which is called silent death, is the cause of nearly 13 % of mortality all over the world. Blood pressure is not only measured in the medical environment, but the blood pressure measurement is also a need for people in their daily life. Blood pressure estimation systems with low error rates have been developed besides the new technologies and algorithms. Blood pressure measurements are differentiated as invasive blood pressure (IBP) measurement and noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) measurement methods. Although IBP measurement provides the most accurate …


Effects Of Various Toxeat$^{®}$ Concentrations On Growth Performance, Immune Response, Cecal Microflora, And Gut Morphology In Broilers Fed With Aflatoxin Contaminated Diets, Soheila Sarrami, Parvaneh Jafari, Maryam Tajabadi Ebrahimi, Seyed Naser Mousavi, Seyed Abdollah Hosseini Jan 2019

Effects Of Various Toxeat$^{®}$ Concentrations On Growth Performance, Immune Response, Cecal Microflora, And Gut Morphology In Broilers Fed With Aflatoxin Contaminated Diets, Soheila Sarrami, Parvaneh Jafari, Maryam Tajabadi Ebrahimi, Seyed Naser Mousavi, Seyed Abdollah Hosseini

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Toxeat$^{®}$, a mycotoxin binder, on functional indices, immune response, intestinal microflora, and gut morphology in broiler chickens fed aflatoxin-contaminated diets. Three hundred Cobb 500 broilers were randomly divided into 6 treatments with 5 replicates, each with 10 birds. The treatments included T1: negative control (NC), T$_{2:}$ T1 + 1 g/ton aflatoxin (positive control: PC), T$_{3:}$ PC + 1 kg/ton Toxeat$^{®}$, T$_{4:}$ PC + 2 kg/ton Toxeat$^{®}$, T$_{5:}$ PC + 3 kg/ton Toxeat$^{®}$, T$_{6:}$ PC + 1 kg/ton Toxeat$^{®}$ without hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate. Growth performance, immune system response, and lactic acid …


Quality Characteristics And Fatty Acid Profiles Of Bafra, Akkaraman, Andbafra × Akkaraman F$_{1}$ Lamb Meat, Büşra Yaranoğlu, Ceyhan Özbeyaz Jan 2019

Quality Characteristics And Fatty Acid Profiles Of Bafra, Akkaraman, Andbafra × Akkaraman F$_{1}$ Lamb Meat, Büşra Yaranoğlu, Ceyhan Özbeyaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The meat quality of Akkaraman, Bafra, and Bafra × Akkaraman F$_{1}$ (BAF$_{1}$) lamb genotypes was determined and then compared at slaughter weights of 34 and 42 kg. At the beginning of the study, 36 male lambs were fed intensively after weaning at approximately 3 months of age. Six animals of each genotype were slaughtered at each slaughter weight and certain meat quality characteristics, namely meat color, pH, cooking loss, tenderness, water holding capacity, and fatty acid profile, were investigated. The pH values of the M. longissimus dorsi (MLD) for the Bafra, Akkaraman, and BAF$_{1}$ genotypes at 24 h after slaughter …


Evaluation Of The Attitudes Of Veterinary Students Towards Cancer In Animals Using A Cancer Attitude Scale For Animals, İbrahi̇m Kiliç, İbrahi̇m Demi̇rkan, Aysun Çevi̇k Demi̇rkan, Si̇nan Saraçli Jan 2019

Evaluation Of The Attitudes Of Veterinary Students Towards Cancer In Animals Using A Cancer Attitude Scale For Animals, İbrahi̇m Kiliç, İbrahi̇m Demi̇rkan, Aysun Çevi̇k Demi̇rkan, Si̇nan Saraçli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this descriptive study was to examine the attitudes of veterinary undergraduate students towards cancer in animals with cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions by a new cancer attitude scale for animals approach. Questionnaires, as data collection tools, were applied to 205 students training to be veterinary surgeons at Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, who were selected by systematic random sampling method. Validity-reliability analysis and t-test as well as ANOVA were used in addition to descriptive statistics for the data analysis. The students? general attitudes to cancer were (X = 3.65) greater than the midscore, 3, according …


Productive Response To Two Concentrate Allocation Strategies In Dairy Cows Grazing With Restricted Pasture Allowance, Gustavo Bretschneider, Eloy Salado, Alejandra Cuatrin, Juan Mattera, Mariela Pece, Dario Arias, Maira Cuffia, Virginia Dieguez Jan 2019

Productive Response To Two Concentrate Allocation Strategies In Dairy Cows Grazing With Restricted Pasture Allowance, Gustavo Bretschneider, Eloy Salado, Alejandra Cuatrin, Juan Mattera, Mariela Pece, Dario Arias, Maira Cuffia, Virginia Dieguez

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to compare the effects of two concentrate allotment strategies on the performance of dairy cows grazing on restricted pasture and supplemented with conserved forage. Dairy cows fed equal amounts of concentrate (fixed daily rate: 5.5 kg DM/cow) were compared to cows supplemented with concentrate according to their lactation stage as follows: 10.0, 5.0, and 1.5 kg DM/cow daily during early, mid, and late lactation, respectively (average daily dose: 5.5 kg DM/cow). There was a supplementation strategy × lactation stage interaction (P < 0.05) for energy-corrected milk (ECM). For early lactation cows, supplementation at a variable rate increased ECM yield by 14.61% (P < 0.05). There was a supplementation strategy × lactation stage interaction (P < 0.05) for body weight change. At late lactation stage, cows supplemented at a fixed rate gained weight (+ 0.16 kg/day), whereas those supplemented at a variable rate lost weight (- 0.08 kg/day; P < 0.05). No significant effect was found for body condition score. The prioritization of milk production rather than the attenuation of body reserve mobilization suggests that concentrate allowance based on lactation stage may be unsuitable for minimizing the negative energy balance in early lactation cows.


Influence Of Rearing Conditions And Birth Season On Calf Welfare In The First Month Of Life, Ljiljana Samolovac, Slavca Hristov, Branislav Stankovic, Radojka Maletic, Renata Relic, Zvonko Zlatanovic Jan 2019

Influence Of Rearing Conditions And Birth Season On Calf Welfare In The First Month Of Life, Ljiljana Samolovac, Slavca Hristov, Branislav Stankovic, Radojka Maletic, Renata Relic, Zvonko Zlatanovic

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of farm conditions and season of birth on body mass, respiratory system diseases and diarrhea occurrence, and mortality during the first month of calves? life. The study was conducted on two tie-stall-system farms with intensive milk production and similar nutrition of dairy cows, but with differences in rearing conditions of calves in the first week of life. The calves were tied on lying area with straw as bedding material (farm A) or free in individual boxes with straw bedding (farm B). In the first consumption, they take 1-2 L of …


Cover And Contents Jan 2019

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.


Cover And Contents Jan 2019

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.


Cover And Contents Jan 2019

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.


Formation Of Local Protection Of The Respiratory Tract In Holstein Calves, Yuriy Alekhin, Maksim Zhukov, Valentina Morgunova, Galina Chusova, Irina Klementeva Jan 2019

Formation Of Local Protection Of The Respiratory Tract In Holstein Calves, Yuriy Alekhin, Maksim Zhukov, Valentina Morgunova, Galina Chusova, Irina Klementeva

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The processes of formation of the local protection of the respiratory tract in nasal secretion samples of Holstein calves from birth to 6 months of age that were born from clinically healthy cows were examined. Only clinically healthy animals were involved in the experiment. Nasal secretion samples were collected with the help of a sterile foam tampon with a fixing thread in order to assess local immunity in animals at the age of 1, 5, 10, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 days. Total protein, mucin, lysozyme activity, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were determined using commercially available methods. The …