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Haematopoiesis In The European Common Toad Bufo Bufo (Linnaeus, 1758): New Methodological Insights To Study General, Seasonal, And Sexual Haematopoietic Distribution And Maturation Pattern, Damir Suljevic, Muhamed Focak, Filip Filipic, Alen Hamzic, Nadja Zubcevic, Andi Alijagic Jan 2018

Haematopoiesis In The European Common Toad Bufo Bufo (Linnaeus, 1758): New Methodological Insights To Study General, Seasonal, And Sexual Haematopoietic Distribution And Maturation Pattern, Damir Suljevic, Muhamed Focak, Filip Filipic, Alen Hamzic, Nadja Zubcevic, Andi Alijagic

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Peripheral blood and haematopoiesis in bone marrow and liver tissue were investigated in Bufo bufo during the sexual cycle. A combined touch and imprinting tissue method were applied for the haematopoietic cell isolation. The liver is the primary site of erythropoiesis and partial lymphopoiesis. There was a positive correlation between body mass and liver mass, but it was not significant (P > 0.05). The primary role of yellow bone marrow is the maturation of haematopoietic cells, while red bone marrow is responsible for the production of blood cells. The largest surface, and therefore the largest dimensions, was established for erythrocytes. Significant …

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Lipophilic Antioxidants In Edible Weeds From Agricultural Areas, Helena Sircelj, Maja Mikulic Petkovsek, Robert Veberic, Metka Hudina, Ana Slatnar Jan 2018

Lipophilic Antioxidants In Edible Weeds From Agricultural Areas, Helena Sircelj, Maja Mikulic Petkovsek, Robert Veberic, Metka Hudina, Ana Slatnar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The present paper reports the contents of individual lipophilic antioxidants in fourteen species of edible common agricultural weeds, typical of agricultural areas such as fields and orchards. Young edible green aboveground parts of weeds were analyzed for their chlorophyll, carotenoid, and tocopherol qualitative profiles and contents. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the complete lipophilic antioxidant composition of the edible weeds examined in this study. The results revealed that all examined leafy plant species are good sources of lipophilic antioxidants, the richest source being Urtica dioica (255.64 mg 100 $g^{-1}$ fwt), followed by Cardamine …

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Olive Tree Response To The Severity Of Pruning, Manuel Angelo Rodrigues, João Ilidio Lopes, Isabel Queiros Ferreira, Margarida Arrobas Jan 2018

Olive Tree Response To The Severity Of Pruning, Manuel Angelo Rodrigues, João Ilidio Lopes, Isabel Queiros Ferreira, Margarida Arrobas

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Pruning has been seen as a means of improving olive tree productivity. The presumed importance of pruning was described by Columella (born 4 AD), and has persisted in general terms to the present. In this work, the effect of different pruning regimes was assessed from two field trials conducted in Mirandela, NE Portugal, in an olive grove of cv. 'Cobrançosa', rainfed managed. The first trial began after a light crop ("off" year) and received four pruning regimes (hard, moderate, light, and nonpruned control). The second trial started the following year, after a heavy crop ("on" year), and received two pruning …

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Boron And Maturity Effects On Biochemical Parameters And Antioxidantactivity Of Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) Cultivars, Eleana Sarafi, Anastasios Siomos, Pavlos Tsouvaltzis, Christos Chatzissavvidis, Ioannis Therios Jan 2018

Boron And Maturity Effects On Biochemical Parameters And Antioxidantactivity Of Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) Cultivars, Eleana Sarafi, Anastasios Siomos, Pavlos Tsouvaltzis, Christos Chatzissavvidis, Ioannis Therios

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Pepper fruit (Capsicum annuumL.) is one of the best sources of carotenoids, carbohydrates, flavonoids, phenols, and antioxidant activity important in the human diet. The levels of bioactive compounds are variable and may be affected by cultivar, maturity stage, and boron concentration in the soil solution. A greenhouse experiment was conducted with the pepper cultivars Solario, Osho, Odysseo, and Arlequin treated with 5 boron concentrations (0.5, 1, 2.5, 5, and 10 mg B L-1) for 70 days. Fruits were sampled at 40 and 70 days and the concentration of carbohydrates, carotenoids, flavonoids, total phenols, and antioxidant activity (FRAP, DPPH) were measured. …

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Isoflavone Profile Diversity In Korean Wild Soybeans (Glycine Soja Sieb. & Zucc.), Chigen Tsukamoto, Muhammad Amjad Nawaz, Ayaka Kurosaka, Bao Le, Jeong Dong Lee, Eunho Son, Seung Hwan Yang, Cemal Kurt, Faheem Shahzad Baloch, Gyuhwa Chung Jan 2018

Isoflavone Profile Diversity In Korean Wild Soybeans (Glycine Soja Sieb. & Zucc.), Chigen Tsukamoto, Muhammad Amjad Nawaz, Ayaka Kurosaka, Bao Le, Jeong Dong Lee, Eunho Son, Seung Hwan Yang, Cemal Kurt, Faheem Shahzad Baloch, Gyuhwa Chung

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Isoflavones prevent the incidence of cancer, reduce cardiovascular problems, and decrease menopausal symptoms. In soybean (Glycine soja Sieb. & Zucc.) seeds, the content is greatly affected by growing conditions. The variations in soy-isoflavone content were investigated by growing 346 Korean wild soybean accessions from natural habitats under the same agroclimatic conditions. High-performance liquid chromatography was used to measure the profiles of six soy-isoflavones, i.e. glycosides (daidzin, glycitin, genistin) and malonyl glycosides (malonyl-daidzin, malonyl-glycitin, and malonyl-genistin). The soy-isoflavone content of the wild soybeans ranged from 0.5 to 5.51 mg/g with an average of 2.78 mg/g. The highest mean total soy-isoflavone was …

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The Effect Of Perlan And Bud Management On Growth, Lateral Shoots,And The Precocity Of Cherry Nursery Trees, Ramazan Toprak, Di̇lek Soysal, Hüsnü Demi̇rsoy Jan 2018

The Effect Of Perlan And Bud Management On Growth, Lateral Shoots,And The Precocity Of Cherry Nursery Trees, Ramazan Toprak, Di̇lek Soysal, Hüsnü Demi̇rsoy

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The sweet cherry tree shows an acrotonic growth habit and grows as a forest wood. Apical dominance is important in sweet cherries and commercial growth is not possible without human intervention. It is thus difficult to obtain a good tree shape and enough shoots and leaves for quality and a plentiful crop in cherry trees. For this reason, many studies have been carried out in cherries to obtain enough lateral shoots and leaves using different methods. These procedures included Perlan application, pruning (heading), bud management (bud selection, bud removal), girdling, notching, and scoring. The present study aimed to encourage leaf …

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Evaluation Of Germplasm In Solanum Section Lycopersicon For Tomato Taste Improvement, Luis Galiana-Balaguer, Ginés Ibañez, Jaime Cebolla-Cornejo, Salvador Rosello Jan 2018

Evaluation Of Germplasm In Solanum Section Lycopersicon For Tomato Taste Improvement, Luis Galiana-Balaguer, Ginés Ibañez, Jaime Cebolla-Cornejo, Salvador Rosello

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The genetic potential of accessions from Solanum section Lycopersicon (S. lycopersicum L., S. lycopersicum var. cerasiforme, S. pimpinellifolium L., and S. habrochaites Knaap & Spooner) for breeding tomato taste has been studied in three environments with clonal replicates. The environment clearly affected the accumulation and level of variation of sugars and acids and derived variables through a direct effect. It seems that photosynthetically active radiation would exert a major effect on sugar accumulation while in the case of organic acids the effect of temperature might be more important. Even more, important genotype × environment interactions can considerably modify the real …

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Effect Of Altitude, Shooting Period, And Tea Grade On The Catechins, Caffeine, Theaflavin, And Thearubigin Of Turkish Black Tea, Feramuz Özdemi̇r, Hi̇lal Şahi̇n Nadeem, Aybegüm Akdoğan, Cüneyt Di̇nçer, Ayhan Topuz Jan 2018

Effect Of Altitude, Shooting Period, And Tea Grade On The Catechins, Caffeine, Theaflavin, And Thearubigin Of Turkish Black Tea, Feramuz Özdemi̇r, Hi̇lal Şahi̇n Nadeem, Aybegüm Akdoğan, Cüneyt Di̇nçer, Ayhan Topuz

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The effect of altitude, shooting period, and tea grade on the catechins and caffeine contents of Turkish black tea was investigated. The experimental factors significantly affected all of the parameters analyzed. Epigallocatechin gallate was the major catechin of black tea (0.719-1.007 g 100 g-1 dm) followed by epigallocatechin (0.627-0.791 g 100 g-1 dm). Additionally, caffeine (1.810-2.175 g 100 g-1 dm), theaflavin (3.201-6.000 μmol g-1), and thearubigin (8.577-12.635 g 100 g-1 dm) contents were determined. Samples of tea grown at high altitude generally produced a considerably greater amount of the catechins that improve tea quality. Shooting period, which is specific to …

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Determination Of Flower Bud Drop And Anomalies Underdifferent Ecological Conditions Of Some Apricot Cultivars, Ni̇hal Acarsoy, Adalet Misirli Jan 2018

Determination Of Flower Bud Drop And Anomalies Underdifferent Ecological Conditions Of Some Apricot Cultivars, Ni̇hal Acarsoy, Adalet Misirli

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Efficiency in fruit trees is connected with flower quantity and quality. Flower abortions occur largely depending on locations and years in apricot varieties that are selective in terms of climate requirements. In this study carried out with varieties having a wide range of chilling requirements in İzmir and Malatya, flower and leaf bud drop rates differed according to varieties and was found low in Malatya. During the flower bud and bloom period, Tokaloğlu, Precoce de Tyrinthe, and Iğdır varieties did not show anomalies in Malatya while Precoce de Tyrinthe had a low rate of abnormality in İzmir. Furthermore, it was …

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The Effect Of Field Dodder (Cuscuta Campestris Yunck.) On The Leaf And Tuber Yield Of Sugar Beet (Beta Vulgaris L.), Tamer Üstüner Jan 2018

The Effect Of Field Dodder (Cuscuta Campestris Yunck.) On The Leaf And Tuber Yield Of Sugar Beet (Beta Vulgaris L.), Tamer Üstüner

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, the effect of field dodder (Cuscuta campestris Yunck.) on the leaf and tuber yield of sugar beet fields in Kahramanmaraş Province of Turkey was investigated. Field dodder is known to spend its entire vegetation period as a parasite plant on its hosts after germinating from the soil. It causes significant yield and quality loss of many cultivated plants, including sugar beet. In this study, the influence of dodder on leaf chlorophyll a and b, total chlorophyll levels, leaf yield, wet and dry leaf weight, and leaf ash weight of sugar beet was investigated. For this purpose, two …

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Effectiveness Of Bitter Melon Extract In The Treatment Of Ischemic Wounds In Rats, Öznur Gürlek Kisacik, Ülkü Güneş, Mustafa Volkan Yaprakci, Korhan Altunbaş Jan 2018

Effectiveness Of Bitter Melon Extract In The Treatment Of Ischemic Wounds In Rats, Öznur Gürlek Kisacik, Ülkü Güneş, Mustafa Volkan Yaprakci, Korhan Altunbaş

Turkish Journal of Biology

There is no consensus on the properties of an ideal dressing for treating wounds. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of dressings using topically administered bitter melon extract with olive oil, pure olive oil, nitrofurazone, and saline in the healing of ischemic wounds. A sample group of 48 rats was used in the trial. Their wounds were treated with bitter melon extract, pure olive oil, nitrofurazone, and saline. Data were collected between October 2014 and April 2015. The highest percentage (94.7%) of wound healing was observed in the bitter melon extract group and the lowest percentage …

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A Comparative Study Of Fuzzy Linear Regression And Multiple Linear Regression Inagricultural Studies: A Case Study Of Lentil Yield Management, Karim Sorkheh, Ahmad Kazemifard, Shakiba Rajabpoor Jan 2018

A Comparative Study Of Fuzzy Linear Regression And Multiple Linear Regression Inagricultural Studies: A Case Study Of Lentil Yield Management, Karim Sorkheh, Ahmad Kazemifard, Shakiba Rajabpoor

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study investigates the advantages of two fuzzy linear regression (FLR) models, namely the Tanaka and the Savic and Pedrycz models, over multiple linear regression (MLR) for lentil yield management. We used a fuzzy approach to model the yield of lentil genotypes in which the input is crisp and the output fuzzy. Moreover, after finding FLR equations, we estimated the output corresponding to the collection of fuzzy inputs by using fuzzy algebraic operations and an appropriate defuzzification method known as the center of area method. Results showed the superiority of the Tanaka model over MLR because of reducing the included …

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Effects Of Hot Water And Uv-C On Mineral Content Changes In Two Strawberry Cultivarsstored At Different Temperatures, Şeyda Çavuşoğlu Jan 2018

Effects Of Hot Water And Uv-C On Mineral Content Changes In Two Strawberry Cultivarsstored At Different Temperatures, Şeyda Çavuşoğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, two standard strawberry cultivars, Rubygem and Sabrina, were treated with UV-C (254 nm), hot water (60° C for 10 s), and UV-C + hot water after harvesting and stored in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) at 0 °C and 5 °C. The variations in mineral contents including phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), sodium (Na), and zinc (Zn) were analyzed during storage periods. Analysis of variance for storage temperature, storage time, cultivar, and treatments showed that storing both cultivars at different temperatures followed by all treatments caused some increases in P and …

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Occurrence, Damage, And Population Dynamics Of The Olive Fruit Fly(Bactrocera Oleae Gmelin) In The Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus, Murat Helvaci, Mehmet Aktaş, Özge Özden Jan 2018

Occurrence, Damage, And Population Dynamics Of The Olive Fruit Fly(Bactrocera Oleae Gmelin) In The Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus, Murat Helvaci, Mehmet Aktaş, Özge Özden

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The olive is one of the most important crops of the Mediterranean region. Ninety-eight percent of the world?s olive production occurs in this region. However, pest control is a major concern of olive growers, and the olive fruit fly is one of the major economic pests. The aim of this research was to observe their population, infestation rates, and effect on the quality of olive oil. This research included 14 olive groves within 2 different locations. To determine the population dynamics of adult olive fruit flies, 6 yellow sticky traps were placed haphazardly within the tree canopies (approximately 1.5 m …

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Plant Growth Promoting Properties Of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacillus Species Isolated From The Aegean Region Of Turkey, Pinar Sözer Bahadir, Fakhra Li̇aqat, Rengi̇n Eltem Jan 2018

Plant Growth Promoting Properties Of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacillus Species Isolated From The Aegean Region Of Turkey, Pinar Sözer Bahadir, Fakhra Li̇aqat, Rengi̇n Eltem

Turkish Journal of Botany

Bacillus species, due to their soil amendment properties, are important members of plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). In this study, with the aim to discover potential biofertilizers, 440 Bacillus isolates from different sources were screened qualitatively for phosphate solubilizing and positive isolates were processed for quantitative estimation of solubilized phosphate and organic acid production. Organic acid production was initially detected by pH change of the media, whereas further confirmation and quantitative estimation were done by gas chromatography (GC). The results indicate that phosphate solubilization ranges from 6.9 ± 1.00 to 95.5 ± 1.83 µg mL$^{-1}$ for Bacillus isolates and most of the …

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Determination Of Soil Nutrient Status In Vuralia Turcica Populations Growing At Different Locations In The Central Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Di̇lek Tekdal, Burçi̇n Çingay, Mehmet Seli̇m Çeti̇ner Jan 2018

Determination Of Soil Nutrient Status In Vuralia Turcica Populations Growing At Different Locations In The Central Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Di̇lek Tekdal, Burçi̇n Çingay, Mehmet Seli̇m Çeti̇ner

Turkish Journal of Botany

This study is an overview of the importance of soil nutrients for the maintenance of Vuralia turcica, which is an endemic in Turkey due to its natural habitats. Electrical conductivity, pH, and mineral element content (macroelements: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium, and microelements: boron, cadmium, copper, iron, manganese, nickel, lead, and zinc) were analyzed in 21 soil samples taken at 30?60 m depth at 21 points from 8 different locations where V. turcica was growing to determine nutrient content, which is important for soil fertility and controls the crop yield. According to pH analysis, all samples were strongly …

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Bioinformatics Prediction And Annotation Of Cherry (Prunus Avium L.) Micrornas And Their Targeted Proteins, Iftekhar Ahmed Baloch, Muhammad Younas Khan Barozai, Muhammad Din Jan 2018

Bioinformatics Prediction And Annotation Of Cherry (Prunus Avium L.) Micrornas And Their Targeted Proteins, Iftekhar Ahmed Baloch, Muhammad Younas Khan Barozai, Muhammad Din

Turkish Journal of Botany

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important noncoding regulatory RNAs. They are expressed endogenously and are 18-26 nucleotides in length. These small molecules are conserved evolutionarily within the same kingdom and their conserved nature becomes an important logical tool for the quest of conserved miRNAs in other species by homology search using bioinformatics tools. Cherry (Prunus avium L.) is one of the important and nutritious species of the family Rosaceae, mainly distributed in temperate climate. This research is an attempt to identify and characterize conserved miRNAs in cherry from express sequence tags (ESTs). Bioinformatics analysis of cherry ESTs resulted in the identification of …

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Diversity And Functional Traits Of Spontaneous Plant Species In Algerian Rangelands Rehabilitated With Prickly Pear (Opuntia Ficus-Indica L.) Plantations, Souad Neffar, Taha Menasria, Haroun Chenchouni Jan 2018

Diversity And Functional Traits Of Spontaneous Plant Species In Algerian Rangelands Rehabilitated With Prickly Pear (Opuntia Ficus-Indica L.) Plantations, Souad Neffar, Taha Menasria, Haroun Chenchouni

Turkish Journal of Botany

The prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L. Miller) is a xerophytic cactus species widely cultivated in arid and semiarid regions worldwide and used in rehabilitation programs of rangelands in Algeria since 1990. This study analyzed the diversity and functional traits of plant species established in prickly pear plantations growing under arid and semiarid climates. A 3-year plant assessment (2008-2010) was carried out using ecological descriptors (abundance, species richness, diversity indices, disturbance index, and Jaccard index) and plant functional traits (life forms, chorological types, dispersal types, Grime's, Noy-Meir's strategies, and morphological types). The results revealed 36 and 31 species in arid and …

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Gamma Irradiation Enhancement Of Biofilm Production In Bacillus Amyloliquifaciensand Effect Of Mutants' Inoculation On Apx1 Expression In Salt-Stressed Egyptian Barley, Reda Gaafar, Wedad Kasim, Rania Abou-Ali, Mohamed Omar, Heba Hewait Jan 2018

Gamma Irradiation Enhancement Of Biofilm Production In Bacillus Amyloliquifaciensand Effect Of Mutants' Inoculation On Apx1 Expression In Salt-Stressed Egyptian Barley, Reda Gaafar, Wedad Kasim, Rania Abou-Ali, Mohamed Omar, Heba Hewait

Turkish Journal of Botany

Gamma rays are known to induce random mutations, which are used to enhance the production of biofilms in bacteria. Therefore, to improve the activity of biofilm formation in wild Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (HM6), this bacterial strain was mutated using five doses of gamma irradiation. Sixteen mutants and their wild strain B. amyloliquefaciens (HM6) were tested for biofilm formation under two different (250 and 350 mM) NaCl concentrations. Only six mutants exhibited a significant increase in biofilm formation under 350 mM NaCl. Inoculation of salt-stressed Giza123 barley seedlings with the two mutants (M1 and M7), which showed distinguishable rep-PCR patterns, and their …

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Development Of A Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Based Electrochemical Sensor For Tyrosinase, Aysu Yarman Jan 2018

Development Of A Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Based Electrochemical Sensor For Tyrosinase, Aysu Yarman

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

For the first time a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based sensor for tyrosinase is described. This sensor is based on the electropolymerization of scopoletin or o-phenylenediamine in the presence of tyrosinase from mushrooms, which has a high homology to the human enzyme. The template was removed either by treatment with proteinase K or by alkaline treatment. The measuring signal was generated either by measuring the formation of a product by the target enzyme or by evaluation of the permeability of the redox marker ferricyanide. The o-phenylenediamine-based MIP sensor has a linear measuring range up to 50 nM of tyrosinase with a …

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Culturally And Linguistically Diverse School Environments – Exploring The Unknown, Lyn Gilmour, Dr Helen Klieve, Dr Minglin Li Jan 2018

Culturally And Linguistically Diverse School Environments – Exploring The Unknown, Lyn Gilmour, Dr Helen Klieve, Dr Minglin Li

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Abstract: Australian education policies aspire to meet the unique needs of all students including those from linguistically diverse backgrounds; however, a first step in achieving this aim is clear identification of such students. Many children from previous migrant families and new arrivals to Australia come from homes where at least one parent speaks a language other than English. This exploratory research utilises survey and interview responses from students and staff in five Queensland state high schools. Results showed that 79.5% of the 2,484 students surveyed were from English-only homes with only 10.5% classified as having English as Another Language/Dialect. …

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Diode Clamped Gate Driver-Based High Voltage Pulse Generator For Electroporation, Krishnaveni Subramani, Rajini Veeraraghavalu Jan 2018

Diode Clamped Gate Driver-Based High Voltage Pulse Generator For Electroporation, Krishnaveni Subramani, Rajini Veeraraghavalu

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Pulsed electric field technology is an emerging nonthermal food processing method. PEF food processing requires a high voltage pulse generator that produces high intensive pulses to be delivered to the food product. Innovation in semiconductor technology motivates researchers to modernize high voltage pulse generators to reduce the cost, size, and complexities in circuit operation and to increase the suitability for food processing since the last few decades. The present study aims to explore a high voltage pulse generator for electroporation study. The implemented high voltage pulse generator develops $\sim $1.62 kV with adjustable pulse widths of 0.62 $\mu $s and …

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Development Of Intelligent Decision Support System Using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps For Migratory Beekeepers, Ahmet Albayrak, Feci̇r Duran, Rai̇f Bayir Jan 2018

Development Of Intelligent Decision Support System Using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps For Migratory Beekeepers, Ahmet Albayrak, Feci̇r Duran, Rai̇f Bayir

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

This study presents the development of an intelligent information system using fuzzy cognitive maps that provides information to migratory beekeepers about the nectar flow and climate conditions in the regions they will visit. Beekeeping is an agricultural activity essentially focused on honey production. High honey yields in beekeeping can be achieved through migratory beekeeping. Migratory beekeepers complete the honey production season by carrying their hives to regions with high nectar flow. Beekeepers decide on the regions they will visit based on their previous experiences. In this study, a software-based system that provides information to the beekeepers about the honey yield …

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An Evaluation Of Banana Allergy In Children Living In The Mediterranean Region, Di̇lara Fatma Kocacik Uygun, Serkan Fi̇li̇z, Ayşen Bi̇ngöl Jan 2018

An Evaluation Of Banana Allergy In Children Living In The Mediterranean Region, Di̇lara Fatma Kocacik Uygun, Serkan Fi̇li̇z, Ayşen Bi̇ngöl

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimed to apply a double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge (DBPCFC) test to patients who reported a reaction to banana and showed positivity for banana-specific IgE in Turkey. Materials and methods: Medical data of patients who had been analyzed for banana allergy were reviewed, focusing on banana-specific IgE positivity at the Department of Pediatric Allergy-Immunology at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine between the years 2004 and 2012. Patients were called to the clinic for a DBPCFC test. Results: A total of 47 patients participated. We determined reactions in 13% of DBPCFC patients. A cut-off value was determined as 0.66 …

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Development And Testing Of A Novel Symptom Assessment Scale For Behçet's Disease, Fi̇li̇z Özel, Aynur Esen Türeyen, Fi̇sun Şenuzun Aykar, Gökhan Keser Jan 2018

Development And Testing Of A Novel Symptom Assessment Scale For Behçet's Disease, Fi̇li̇z Özel, Aynur Esen Türeyen, Fi̇sun Şenuzun Aykar, Gökhan Keser

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study was designed to develop a Behçet's disease (BD) symptom assessment scale based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms, which deals with understanding symptom experiences in a disease. Materials and methods: The BD Symptom Assessment Scale has two sections: the factors influencing symptoms and the situations influenced by symptoms. Both of these sections were developed through an initial item pool, and expert opinions were consulted during a pilot test performed with 30 patients with BD. We then tested the validity and reliability of this scale on 218 different patients with BD fulfilling the ISG criteria. Finally, we scored …

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The Impact Of Visit-To-Visit Systolic Blood Pressure Variability On Residual Renal Function And Left Ventricular Hypertrophy In Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, Jun Ping Tian, Hong Wang, Xin Kui Tian, Feng He Du, Tao Wang Jan 2018

The Impact Of Visit-To-Visit Systolic Blood Pressure Variability On Residual Renal Function And Left Ventricular Hypertrophy In Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, Jun Ping Tian, Hong Wang, Xin Kui Tian, Feng He Du, Tao Wang

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Blood pressure (BP) variability is more closely associated with adverse outcomes than 'usual' BP in the general population. Residual renal function (RRF) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are thought to be predictors of poor outcome in dialysis patients. However, only a few studies have focused on BP variation and its link to RRF, LVH, and outcome in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. therefore, we aimed to explore the e ect of visit-to-visit BP variability on RRF and LVH in continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD) patients. Materials and methods: We performed an observational study that included all prevalent PD patients between 1 …

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Low Levels Of Vitamin D Are Associated With Nosocomial Infections But Not With Short-Term Mortality In Critically Ill Patients, Işil Köse Güldoğan, Çi̇ler Zi̇nci̇rci̇oğlu, Hüseyi̇n Özkarakaş, Meltem Çakmak, Gürsel Ersan, Lütfi̇ye Kuzucu, Şükran Köse, Ni̇met Şenoğlu Jan 2018

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Are Associated With Nosocomial Infections But Not With Short-Term Mortality In Critically Ill Patients, Işil Köse Güldoğan, Çi̇ler Zi̇nci̇rci̇oğlu, Hüseyi̇n Özkarakaş, Meltem Çakmak, Gürsel Ersan, Lütfi̇ye Kuzucu, Şükran Köse, Ni̇met Şenoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: A prospective observational study was conducted to determine the relationship between vitamin D de ciency and nosocomial infections among intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Materials and methods: Demographic data, season of admission, vitamin D levels at admission, premorbid lifestyle scores, comorbid conditions, and admission diagnosis were recorded in 306 ICU patients. Infections that developed at least 48 h a er admission to the ICU were the primary outcome, and ICU, hospital, and 1-year mortality were the secondary outcomes. Infections were evaluated for 28 days, and for the entire duration of ICU stay independently. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed …

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The Relationship Between Vitamin D Deficiency And Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate In Patients With Diabetes, Tezcan Kaya, Emi̇ne Ülkü Akçay, Zeynep Ertürk, Hasan Ergenç, Ali̇ Tamer Jan 2018

The Relationship Between Vitamin D Deficiency And Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate In Patients With Diabetes, Tezcan Kaya, Emi̇ne Ülkü Akçay, Zeynep Ertürk, Hasan Ergenç, Ali̇ Tamer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Vitamin D deficiency in diabetic patients has been shown to be associated with some in ammatory markers. However, its relationship with erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is still unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and ESR in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 294 consecutive patients with T2DM. Serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, glycemic parameters, lipids, ESR, and C-reactive protein were measured. Patients were evaluated according to 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels as having vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D insuficiency, and vitamin D …

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A Retrospective Study Examining The Properties And Characteristicsof Dementia Patients In A Palliative Care Center, Meti̇n Di̇nçer Jan 2018

A Retrospective Study Examining The Properties And Characteristicsof Dementia Patients In A Palliative Care Center, Meti̇n Di̇nçer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate why dementia patients (DPs) are admitted to a palliative care center (PCC) and which factors affect the length of stay (LOS) of DPs in the PCC, and to predict the course of the disease. Materials and methods: The files of DPs were scanned retrospectively in the PCC between 2013 and 2016. Data related to age, sex, LOS, symptoms, clinical conditions, comorbidities, and prognosis were recorded. Results: The study included 85 DPs with a mean age of 84.1 ± 6.7 years. LOS was determined as a median of 15.0 days. While LOS …

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Positive Correlation Of Galanin With Insulin Resistance And Triglyceride Levels In Obesechildren, Sezer Acar, Ahu Paketçi̇, Tuncay Küme, Korcan Demi̇r, Özlem Gürsoy Çalan, Ece Böber, Ayhan Abaci Jan 2018

Positive Correlation Of Galanin With Insulin Resistance And Triglyceride Levels In Obesechildren, Sezer Acar, Ahu Paketçi̇, Tuncay Küme, Korcan Demi̇r, Özlem Gürsoy Çalan, Ece Böber, Ayhan Abaci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Galanin is a neuropeptide that is shown to be involved in the regulation of food intake and glucose homeostasis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relation of serum galanin levels with anthropometric and metabolic parameters in obese and healthy children. Material and methods: The cross-sectional study consisted of 38 obese children (mean age: 11.9 ± 3.0 years) and 30 healthy children (mean age: 11.4 ± 2.0 years). Clinical and biochemical parameters [glucose, insulin, homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), lipids, galanin, and leptin levels] were assessed. Results: Serum galanin and leptin levels were significantly higher in obese …

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