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Comparison of the retinal and choroidal structures in 3 refractive groups
Objectives: This study investigated the retinal layer thickness, choroidal thickness (CT), and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) parameters in 3 refractive groups. Methods: A total of 201 eyes of 201 subjects were enrolled in this prospective and comparative study. The patients were divided into 3 groups according to refractive status: Group 1 consisted of 60 eyes of myopic subjects, Group 2 comprised 72 eyes of emmetropic subjects, and 69 eyes of hyperopic subjects were categorized as Group 3. The retinal layer thickness, CT, and RNFL parameters were measured using optical coherence tomography and compared between groups. Results: The mean age of the patients was 22.33±10.11 years in Group 1, 21.55±8.3 years in Group 2, and 23.73±11.08 years in Group 3 (p=0.741). Group 1 consisted of 34 women and 26 men, Group 2 contained 44 women and 28 men, and Group 3 was made up of 45 women and 24 men (p=0.124). The mean spherical equivalent value was −6.16±2.01 D in Group 1, 0.13±0.5 D in Group 2, and 5.48±1.32 D in Group 3 (p<0.001). The RNFL and macular thickness values were lower in the myopic patients compared with those of the other groups (p<0.05). The CT measurement was lower in the myopic patients and higher in the hyperopic patients compared with the emmetropic patients (p<0.05). Conclusion: The myopic patients had a lower CT and RNFL thickness measurement than the emmetropic and hyperopic patients, whereas the hyperopic patients had a higher CT than the other patient types
Yayaların Karşıya Geçme Davranışları ve Tercihleri: Bir Saha Çalışması
The planning of the walkable environment is gaining more and more attention due to its
various benefits related to public, sustainability, or social life. Therefore, there is an
increasing need for knowledge about the concept of walking and the walking behaviors of
pedestrians in the built environment. During the pandemic period, as the interest in public
transportation decreased in many countries, interest in non-motorized travel options increased
and influenced the countries' policies. In this respect, walking is one of the most preferred
transportation modes as a sustainable urban transportation mode. However, pedestrians are
one of the most vulnerable road user groups in traffic, and therefore pedestrians face many
risky situations in traffic. Most accidents involving pedestrians occur when pedestrians cross
the street because it is a possible situation for pedestrians-vehicle interaction or conflict.
Statistics indicated that in Turkey, the reason for approximately 7% of pedestrian accidents is
not to slow down at pedestrian and school crossings and not to give pedestrians the right of
way (General Directorate of Security, 2020). In the light of all these, countermeasures that
emphasize pedestrian safety should be considered in the planning of cities, and the effective
use of pedestrian crossings should be encouraged by these design features. Understanding the
crossing behavior of pedestrians is critical for deciding effective countermeasures to increase
pedestrian safety. Pedestrian crossing behavior is influenced by various factors such as
personal characteristics, traffic conditions, and environmental factors.
In this context, this study examines pedestrian behaviors and the factors affecting pedestrian
behavior in Ankara-Tunalı Hilmi Street. Tunalı Hilmi Street has an approximate length of 1.5
km. Due to its location close to the city center, it is an area with high traffic and pedestrian
density. A 250-meter-long section starting from Tunalı Hilmi Street to Tunus Street was
selected as the study area. This study aims to understand the behaviors, perceptions, and
preferences of pedestrians in the study area. In addition, it aims to identify situations that
create safety concerns for pedestrians in the area and offer suggestions addressing these
concerns. For this purpose, a survey study and an observational study are planned to be
conducted. An online survey will be designed to reach more people. People who live and
work around the study area will be contacted by delivering brochures advertising the study
and from social media platforms. The survey will include questions about road user
demographics (e.g., age, gender), opinions about the site, crossing behaviors, and preferences.
The expected results of the survey are to determine the crossing preferences of pedestrians,
understand their motivation when crossing the street, understand the main reason for the
attitude regarding traffic rules, and understand the safety perceptions about the area. In
addition, it is expected that the situations that negatively affect road safety in the area for
pedestrians will be understood. The observation study was planned by dividing the study area
into three parts according to its spatial characteristics. The observation study involves taking
30-minute recordings from different angles, capturing the pedestrian mobility in these three
parts. The observation data aims to give information about crossing points (whether it is on a
pedestrian crossing), crossing time, pedestrian crossing volumes, pedestrian crossing behavior
(whether pedestrians are walking, running, or whether it is a group crossing). From the
observation study, the preferred location for pedestrians to cross (e.g., crossing patterns) are
expected to be determined. It is also expected that the observation data will provide
information about the compatibility of pedestrian facilities with pedestrians. As a result of
these studies, the suggestions aiming to increase pedestrian safety in this area are planned to
be offered. In addition, it is thought that the results of this study will contribute to the
determination of the factors affecting the crossing behaviors of pedestrians related to the
external environment. As a result, it will help to arrange crossing facilities according to
pedestrian preference because the proper design of facilities contributes to pedestrian safety
and encourages walking without sacrificing safety and comfort.
References: General Directorate of Security. (2020, December). Monthly Traffic Statistics
Bulletin. http://trafik.gov.tr/kurumlar/trafik.gov.tr/04-Istatistik/Aylik/aralilk20.pd
Ankara'da İran caddesi-Polonya caddesi kavşağında yaya geçiş davranışları: Gözlem ve anket verilerine dayalı bir çalışma
Anket Çalışması: Tıp Fakültesi Dönem 2 Öğrencilerinin Sosyo-Demografik Özellikleri ve Anatomi eğitimi hakkındaki Düşünceleri.
Estimation of cerebral surface area of the newborn brain using stereological methods
Objective: In this study, normal values of the newborn brain’s
volume and surface area were calculated for the early diagnosis of disease related to the central nervous system which may
develop in newborns.
Materials and Methods: In this study we investigated MRI images of 5 newborn cadavers. Stereologic measurements were
performed to calculate the volume and surface area of the
brain. We used Archimedes principle as a gold standard and
the point counting method as a stereologic method for volume
estimation of the newborn brains. Cycloid probe was superimposed on images,which were obtained by using the vertical
section method, for suface area estimation of the brain and
then results were obtained.
Results: We estimated the mean cerebral volume as 246±79.4
cm3
and 256±71.1cm3
, by the point counting technique and
gold standard, respectively. We estimated cerebral surface area
using the vertical section method in 4 orientations, the results
were 210±41, 202±36.4 cm2
, 267±41 cm2
and 293±52.6 cm2
two post processing, coronal and sagittal planes, respectively.
Conclusion: We consider that our study will be a good source
for similar studies performed in future