Forced Vibration Testing and Seismic Fragility Assessment of Instrumented Structures (FORAGAINST)

The objectives of this proposed research are to perform forced vibration tests on the following reinforced concrete structures, which are permanently instrumented for recording their dynamic responses in the case of future earthquakes in Turkey: a four-story dormitory building in Bolu, a four-story office building in Istanbul, a five-story hospital building in Antakya, a three-story school building in Antakya, and a four-story university building in Izmir, and to derive seismic fragilities for these structures to evaluate their seismic vulnerability. The structural dynamic properties identified from the forced vibration tests will be used in validating or calibrating the-state-of-the-art finite element models of these structures. These structural models will then be used in developing probabilistic seismic risk assessment tools in the form of fragility curves for these permanently instrumented structures. The end-product of this study, the seismic fragilities, will serve the building owners and local authorities in pre-earthquake planning to mitigate probable losses and in post-earthquake planning to develop emergency response and recovery strategies in earthquake prone regions of Turkey.EU, Funded under: FP7-PEOPLE-2010-R

Usul As a Musical Idea: The Case of The Usul Zencir

Evaluating the fundamental components of traditional Turkish music, particularly the concepts of "usul" (rhythmic composition) and "makam" (musical mode), as well as their significance in the composition and performance of works, has been a focus not only in musical practice but also in academic music studies. Nevertheless, certain issues pertaining to the functional analysis of rhythms, especially the larger rhythmic cycles, such as what they inherently represent in musical reality, how they are utilized, comprehended, and what roles they play in the composition and performance processes, have not been thoroughly discussed in academic literature. This study delves into the concept of "usul" beyond its role as a rhythmic composition, exploring how it exists as an independent musical idea within the context of tradition, and addressing its importance, function, and definition. The usul "Zencir"s rhythmic pattern, with its temporal complexity and the homogeneous elements within its compound structure, i.e., its ability to combine various constituent usules into an integrated usul, is selected as a focal point for investigation due to its potential to provide valuable insights in this regard. The compositions in the "Zencir" usul by three different composers from various periods (Itrî, Hacı Sadullah Ağa, Tanbûrî Ali Efendi) are examined within the context of this study. Comparative text-based structural and functional analysis methods are employed as the primary tools for examining these compositions. The data is visualized through various tables, and these visuals are used to derive new insights or present findings that could potentially serve as evidence for certain propositions. Cooperative relationships between subunits of usul, melody, and lyrics are explored to provide a deeper understanding of rhythmic patterns. In order to shed light on the role of the usul "Zencir" in shaping musical phrases and motives, forming the thematic content of a composition, and its impact on the syllabic structure of lyrics within the context of composition and performance processes, this study aims to investigate how the concept of "usul" functions as a musical idea within a traditional Turkish music piece. In conclusion, this research provides a detailed and novel perspective on the significance, structural characteristics, and functional attributes of the unique larger rhythmic patterns in traditional Turkish music, particularly within the framework of the usul "Zencir", in the composition and performance processes.Başta "usul" ve "makam" kavramları olmak üzere, geleneksel Türk müziğinin temel bileşenlerini ve bunların eserlerin bestelenmesi ve icrasındaki önemini değerlendirmek, sadece müzik pratiğinde değil, akademik müzik çalışmalarında da odak noktası olmuştur. Bununla birlikte, ritimlerin, özellikle de büyük ritmik döngülerin, müzikal gerçeklikte özünde neyi temsil ettikleri, nasıl kullanıldıkları, anlaşıldıkları, besteleme ve icra süreçlerinde ne gibi roller oynadıkları gibi işlevsel analizlerine ilişkin bazı konular akademik literatürde derinlemesine tartışılmamıştır. Bu çalışma, "usul" kavramını ritmik bir kompozisyon rolünün ötesine taşıyarak, gelenek bağlamında bağımsız bir müzikal fikir olarak nasıl var olduğunu araştırmakta ve önemini, işlevini ve tanımını ele almaktadır. "Zencir" usulünün ritmik kalıbı, zamansal karmaşıklığı ve bileşik yapısındaki homojen unsurlar, yani çeşitli kurucu usulleri bütünleşik bir usulde birleştirme yeteneği ile bu konuda değerli bilgiler sağlama potansiyeli nedeniyle araştırmanın odak noktası olarak seçilmiştir. Farklı dönemlerden üç farklı bestekârın (Itrî, Hacı Sadullah Ağa, Tanbûrî Ali Efendi) "Zencir" usûlündeki besteleri bu çalışma kapsamında incelenmiştir. Karşılaştırmalı metin tabanlı yapısal ve işlevsel analiz yöntemleri, bu kompozisyonları incelemek için birincil araçlar olarak kullanılmaktadır. Veriler çeşitli tablolar aracılığıyla görselleştiriliyor ve bu görseller yeni içgörüler elde etmek veya belirli önermeler için potansiyel olarak kanıt görevi görebilecek bulgular sunmak için kullanılıyor. Usul, melodi ve güfte alt birimleri arasındaki işbirlikçi ilişkiler, ritmik kalıpların daha derinlemesine anlaşılmasını sağlamak için araştırılmaktadır. Bu çalışma, besteleme ve icra süreçleri bağlamında "Zencir" usulünün müzikal cümle ve motiflerin şekillenmesindeki rolüne, bir bestenin tematik içeriğini oluşturmasına ve güftenin hece yapısına etkisine ışık tutmak amacıyla, "usul" kavramının geleneksel bir Türk müziği eserinde müzikal bir fikir olarak nasıl işlev gördüğünü araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Sonuç olarak bu araştırma, geleneksel Türk müziğindeki özgün büyük ritmik kalıpların, özellikle "Zencir" usulü çerçevesinde, besteleme ve icra süreçlerindeki önemine, yapısal özelliklerine ve işlevsel niteliklerine ilişkin ayrıntılı ve yeni bir bakış açısı sunmaktadır

From modernisation to globalization Turkey’s path

The people of different societies are feeling the effects of globalization very strongly in their daily life. The rapid advances in the technological arena as well as the high-speed communication made the transformation harsher for developing countries. Turkey is one of those countries which experiences transformation even harder than many other developing countries in the globe, as a result of turmoil it has been enduring in the last 30 years. In this paper we analyze why Turkey has been experiencing all this turbulence much more severe and in a more complex way. As a requirement, we have had a short look at the foundation of the Turkish republic and its progress towards modernization. Then, we have assessed the recent developments occurring in Turkey from the globalization perspective as well the effects of the globalization process on this country.

Modeling and Production of Solid Model of South Panel, Tuncbilek Open Pit by 3D Printer

Three-dimensional printers have begun to be widely used in machinery, architecture, construction, education, mould design, medical and dental fields to produce visual and functional parts. With this technology, manufacturing is realized jointly layer by layer, and there is no restriction in terms of part shape and detailing. Objects are scanned with optical scanning devices at first by means of reverse engineering and then converted to the computer aided design (CAD) data by making necessary arrangements on the scanning data. In this study, the CAD data of the open pit area of South Panel, Tuncbilek, Turkish Coal Board was formed by mapping and reverse engineering software of topographical points, and then colored solid modeling was formed with 3D printers

Tranexamic Acid: A Potential Adjunct to Resectoscopic Endometrial Ablation

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a substantial cause of ill health in women worldwide. In this study, our aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of endometrial ablation using a modified urologic resectoscope along with tranexamic acid in AUB. Sixty patients were enrolled in this study. All patients underwent resectoscopic surgery. Patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 (n = 30) received 500 mg of tranexamic acid. Group 2 (n = 30) served as the control group and underwent surgery without the administration of tranexamic acid. Total pictorial blood loss assessment chart (PBAC) scores were significantly lower postoperatively (152.14 +/- 9.65 versus 6.6 +/- 0.90; P 15 was lower in the tranexamic group (11 versus 17), but the differences were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). AUB is a complex disease that may need repeated treatments. In expert hands, the treatment rate of resectoscopic surgery seems acceptable. However, some patients may require additional interventions, like repeated surgery, hysterectomy, or a drug therapy in the long run. Introduction of tranexamic acid as a potential adjunct to rollerball endometrial ablation may present an interesting option that requires additional well-designed studies before firm conclusions can be made

Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Alanında Kök Hücre Uygulamaları

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Anti-biofilm and antimicrobial activity of Mentha pulegium L essential oil against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

Purpose: To investigate the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities of essential oil from Mentha pulegieum L. (EOMP) on multi-drug resistant (MDR) isolates of A. baumannii, as well as its phytochemical composition, antioxidant properties and cytotoxic activity.Methods: The phytochemical composition of EOMP was analyzed by gas chromatography, while its antimicrobial activities were determined by disc diffusion and broth micro-dilution methods. Minimal biofilm inhibition concentration (MBIC) and minimal biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) tests were used for assessment of its anti-biofilm properties. Viability in the biofilm was studied using 2,3-bis (2- methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxanilide (XTT) assay, while colorimetric assay was used to assess its cytotoxicity on L929 cellsResults: D-isomenthone, pulegone, isopulegone, menthol and piperitenone were the major components of the plant extract. EOMP produced > 22 mm inhibition zone for the isolates, with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and MBIC of 0.6 - 2.5 and 0.6 - 1.25 μL/mL, respectively, while MBEC was ≥ 10 μL/msL. EOMP damaged biofilm structures formed by A. baumannii strains at MIC by 26 – 91 %.Conclusion: These results suggest that EOMP contains agents that may be useful in the development of new drugs against A. baumannii infections.Keywords: Mentha pulegium, Essential oil, Anti-biofilm, Antimicrobial activity, Multi-drug resistance, A. baumanni

Uzmanlar, eski eserlerin yenilenmesi konusunda değişik görüşler öne sürüyor:Restorasyon tartışması

Taha Toros Arşivi, Dosya No: 6-Sultanahmetİstanbul Kalkınma Ajansı (TR10/14/YEN/0033) İstanbul Development Agency (TR10/14/YEN/0033)Hukuki yapı çok zayıfRestorasyonda malzemeyi iyi tanımak lazımKültür mirası yerel yönetimeKültür dökümü yapılmal

The Use of an Anterior Abdominal Wall Peritoneal Flap in the Laparoscopic Repair of Vesicouterine Fistula

Vesicouterine fistula (VUF) is a rare type of genitourinary fistula. Lower-segment cesarean section is the leading cause of VUF. Patients mostly present with the classical triad of menouria, amenorrhea, and urinary incontinence, with the history of a previous cesarean section. Conservative management with catheterization and open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries are the prescribed treatment options. We present the case of a 35-year-old woman who presented with cyclical menouria and urinary incontinence. After diagnosis of VUF by cystoscopy, the laparoscopic approach was chosen. During the procedure, we used anterior abdominal wall peritoneum and adjacent adipose tissue interposition for the first time, instead of omental interposition, because of the unavailability of omentum. The postoperative period was uneventful, and the procedure was successful. In conclusion, the laparoscopic approach is feasible and the anterior abdominal wall peritoneal flap can be used instead of omentum for tissue interposition when the omentum is not available

Video yardımcılı torakal cerrahi sonrası postoperatif analjezi yönetimi için ultrasonografi rehberliğinde yapılan erektor spina plan bloğu ve torakal paravertebral blok etkinliği: Prospektif, randomize, kontrollü çalışma

Objective: Evaluation of the effectiveness of ultrasound (US)-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) compared to no intervention control group for postoperative pain management in video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) patients. Method: Three groups - Group ESPB, Group TPVB and the control group (n=30 per group) were included in this prospective, randomized, controlled study. The US-guided blocks were performed preoperatively in the ESPB and TPVB groups. Intravenous patient-controlled postoperative analgesia via fentanyl was administered in all of the patients. The patients were evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, opioid consumption, and adverse events. Results: At all time intervals fentanyl consumption and VAS scores were significantly lower both in ESPB and TPVB groups compared to the control group (p<0.001). Block procedure time was significantly lower and success of one time puncture was higher in Group ESPB as compared with that in Group TPVB (p<0.001). Conclusion: ESPB and TPVB provide more effective analgesia compared to control group in patients who underwent video-assisted thoracic surgery. ESPB had a shorter procedural time and higher success of single-shot technique compared to TPVB.Amaç: Video yardımcılı torakal cerrahi yapılan hastalarda postoperatif analjezi yönetimi içinultrasonografi (US) eşliğinde yapılan erektor spina plan bloğu (ESPB) ve torakal paravertebralbloğun (TPVB) kontrol grubuna göre etkinliğinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.Yöntem: Bu çalışmaya her grup için 30 hasta olmak üzere toplam 90 hasta dahil edilmiştir.Çalışma 3 gruptan oluşmaktadır; Grup ESPB, Grup TPVB ve Kontrol Grubu. ESPB ve TPVB gruplarındaki hastalara preoperatif olarak US eşliğinde blok yapıldı. Tüm gruplardaki hastalara fentaniliçeren hasta kontrollü analjezi (HKA) uygulandı. Hastalar vizuel analog skala (VAS), opioid tüketimi ve yan etkiler kaydedilerek değerlendirildi.Bulgular: Tüm zaman aralıklarında fentanil tüketimi ve VAS Grup ESPB ve Grup TPVB de kontrolgrubuna göre anlamlı olarak daha düşüktü (p<0.001). Blok işlem süresi ESPB grubunda anlamlıolarak daha kısaydı ve iğne ile tek giriş başarısı ESPB grubunda TPVB grubuna göre anlamlı olarakdaha yüksekti (p<0.001).Sonuç: ESPB ve TPVB, video yardımcılı torakal cerrahi yapılan hastalarda kontrol grubuna göreetkili analjezi oluşturmaktadır. ESPB, TPVB’ye göre daha kısa işlem süresi ve tek iğne girişi ile dahayüksek başarı oranına sahiptir