Brevibacillus gelatini sp nov., isolated from a hot spring

Two Gram-stain-positive, moderately thermophilic, endospore-forming, rod-shaped, motile bacteria designated PDF4(T) and PDF10, were isolated from Camkoy hot spring in the provinces of Aydin, Turkey and were characterized in order to determine their phylogenetic position. 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis revealed that the two strains belonged to the genus Brevibacillus. Strain PDF4(T) showed highest 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity to strain PDF10 (99.5 %), Brevibacillus brevis DSM 30(T) (98.9 %), Brevibacillus parabrevis DSM 8376(T) (98.6 %) and Brevibacillus formosus DSM 9885(T) (98.5 %); similarities to other species of the genus Brevibacillus were less than 98.5 %. The predominant fatty acids of strain PDF4(T) were anteiso-C-15 : 0 (60.0 %) and iso-C-15 : 0 (22.3 %). The polar lipids of strain PDF4(T) consisted of diphosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylmonomethylethanolamine, an unknown phospholipid, two unknown lipid, an unknown aminophospholipid and two unknown aminolipids. MK-7 was detected as a sole respiratory quinone, and the cell wall of strain PDF4(T) contained meso-diaminopimelic acid. The DNA G + C content of strain PDF4(T) was 51.7 mol%. DNA-DNA hybridization showed less than 60 % relatedness between strain PDF4(T) and type strains of the most closely related species given above. Based on these data, the two strains are considered to represent a novel species of the genus Brevibacillus, for which the name Brevibacillus gelatini sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is PDF4T (=NCCB 100559(T) =DSM 100115(T)).Karadeniz Technical University 2008.111.04.

Bir Yaşından Küçük Bebeğe Sahip Annelerin Geleneksel Bakım Uygulamaları

Background: Mothers not equipped with sufficient knowledge about child care and using traditional child care methods may cause harm totheir children's health and even cause handicaps in their children. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine traditional child carepractices of women with infant less than one years age babies. Methods: The descriptive study was conducted in the four districts of Izmir,where health care is offered by the Primary Health Center. Data were collected by face to face with a questionnaire prepared by theresearchers in view of the relevant literature. The study sample included 70 mothers with infant less than one year old babies. Results:Turkish mothers had traditional child care practices pertinent to bathing and cutting nails of babies for the first time, swaddling, removal ofthe umbilical cord, the evil eye and "kırk basması". Conclusion: Some of these traditional health behaviors can cause health risks. Therefore,nurses should be aware of traditional behaviors which may pose health risks and attempt to change these behaviors. Giriş: Çocuk bakımı konusunda yeterli bilgiye sahip olmayan ve geleneksel çocuk bakım yöntemlerini kullanan anneler çocuklarınınsağlığına zarar verebilir ve hatta onlarda sakatlıklara yol açabilir. Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı bir yaşından küçük bebeğe sahip olanannelerin geleneksel çocuk bakımı uygulamalarının belirlenmesidir. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipte planlanan bu çalışma birinci basamak sağlıkhizmeti sunulan İzmir ilinde dört sağlık ocağı bölgesinde yürütülmüştür. Veriler literatüre dayanılarak araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanananket formu ile toplanmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemini bir yaşından küçük bebeği olan 70 anne oluşturmuştur. Bulgular: Türk anneler bebeğinilk tırnağını kesme, ilk banyosu, kundaklama, göbek bağının atılması, nazar ve kırk basması ile ilgili geleneksel çocuk bakımıuygulamalarına sahiptir. Sonuç: Bu geleneksel sağlık davranışlarından bazıları sağlık risklerine yol açabilir. Bu nedenle hemşireler sağlıkrisklerine yol açabilecek geleneksel uygulamaların farkında olmalı ve bu davranışları değiştirmeye çalışmalıdır

Evaluation of the Prevalence of Obesity and Malnutrition in Preschool Children: The Case of Ankara

Human growth and development are dynamic processes that are shaped by both environmental and genetic factors. In early childhood exposure to negative environmental conditions and monitoring nutritional status are important for general public health. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malnutrition and obesity in preschool children (36-72 month). It was also aimed to demonstrate the correlation between these variables and socioeconomic statuses. This cross-sectional study was conducted with324 preschool children (163 boys and 161 girls) in a sample representing in Ankara. Height and weight results were recorded according to the International Biological Programme standard protocols, and the values of Body Mass Index and z-score were calculated. Children's nutritional status was determined according to cut off points offered by the World Health Organization. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was found to be 11.11% and 3.40%, respectively. The effects of socioeconomic status on malnutrition and obesity are also included in our study

Comparison of Self-reported and Measured Height, Weight and BMI in Turkish University Students

Accuracy and validity of self-reported height and weight, and body image satisfaction have not been yet evaluated particularly in young adult population in Turkey. The aim of the study was to establish the differences between self-reported and measured height and weight, and body mass index (BMI). The study was conducted on 617 university students (304 males and 313 females) aged 17–30 years from Ankara and Sivas, Turkey. Height and weight were measured and obtained by a questionnaire. From both measured and self-reported values for accuracy absolute differences were calculated. BMI was calculated from both self-reported and m

Evaluation of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of cases followed in a community mental health center

GİRİŞ ve AMAÇ: Bu çalışmada halen Rize ilindeki Toplum Ruh Sağlığı Merkezi(TRSM)’nden hizmet alan hastaların klinik ve sosyodemografik özellikleri ile tedavi özelliklerini incelemeyi amaçladık. YÖNTEM ve GEREÇLER: Bu çalışmaya Mart 2012- Aralık 2018 tarihleri arasında Rize Devlet Hastanesi TRSM’e kayıtlı olan 18 yaş ve üzerindeki 1119 hasta dahil edildi. Araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan sosyodemografik ve klinik özellikler veri formu olgulara uygulandı. Olguların hastane kayıtları ve ailelerle yapılan görüşmelerden elde edilen bilgiler geriye dönük olarak incelendi. BULGULAR: Çalışmamızda %41,5(n=464) hasta kadın, %58,5(n=655) hasta erkekti. 1119 kişinin yaş ortalamasının 45,92(±12,781) olduğu görüldü. 335(%29,9) hastada Bipolar Bozukluk, 538(%48,1) hastada şizofreni, 96(%8,6) hastada şizoaffektif bozukluk ve 150(%13,4) hastada diğer tanılar vardı. Hastaların çoğunun %47,8 (n=535) oranı ile bekar olduğu görüldü. %43,9(n=489) ile en yüksek oranda ilkokul mezunu oldukları ve %56,8(n=635) oran ile hastaların büyük kısmının işsiz olduğu tespit edildi. Hastaların %72,9(n=814)'unun düzenli tedavi aldığı, %50,5(n=560)'inin sigara kullandığı, %62,3(n=696)'ünün daha öncesinde en az bir kez hastane yatışı olduğu, %46,6(n=521)'sının ailesinde psikiyatrik hastalık öyküsü olduğu ve %39,2(n=438)'sinin komorbid tıbbi hastalığının olduğu görüldü. TARTIŞMA ve SONUÇ: Çalışmamız mevcut TRSM durumunu yüksek sayıda olgu ile bildiren ilk çalışmadır. Bağlı olunan coğrafi bölgedeki durumu yansıtacağını ve literatüre önemli katkıları olacağını düşünmekteyiz.INTRODUCTION: In this study, we aimed to examine the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics and treatment characteristics of the patients who are currently receiving service from Community Mental Health Center(CMHC) in Rize. METHODS: In this study, 1119 patients aged 18 and over who were enrolled in Rize State Hospital TRSM between March 2012 and December 2018 were included. The sociodemographic and clinical characteristics data form created by the researchers was applied to the cases. The information obtained from the hospital records of the cases and interviews with families were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: In our study, 41.5%(n=464) of the patients were female and 58.5%(n=655) of the patients were male. The average age of 1119 people was found to be 45.92(±12.781). 335(29.9%) patients had Bipolar Disorder, 538(48.1%) patients had schizophrenia, 96(8.6%) patients had schizoaffective disorder, and 150(13.4%) patients had other diagnoses. Most of the patients were found to be single with a rate of 47.8%(n=535). It was determined that they were primary school graduates with the highest rate of 43.9%(n=489) and the majority of the patients were unemployed with 56.8%(n=635). It was observed that 72.9(n=814) patients received regular treatment, 50.5%(n=560) patients smoked, 62.3%(n=696) patients had at least one previous hospitalization, 46.6%(n=521) patients had a family history of psychiatric illness and 39.2%(n=438) patients had comorbid medical illnesses. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Our study is the first to report the current CMHC status with a high number of cases. We think that it will reflect the situation in the geographic region of affiliation and will make significant contributions to the literature

Human Activity in Palaeolithic Period in Çanakkale Province

It is acknowledged in the light of today's information that human species first appeared in Africa and spread to other parts of the world. It is one of the most important issues to determine which routes human species took during this process and where their living areas were located. Due to its position between Africa, Asia and Europe, the Anatolian peninsula is a region of critical importance for the investigation of this issue. In Çanakkale province, which is located in a key region in terms of fossil human population spread to Europe, 40 locality where Paleolithic chipped stone finds were found were determined during the surveys carried out between 2014 and 2017. This number is expected to increase as a result of the research to be carried out in the following years. During these researches, 16 caves were found and excavations were initiated in İnkaya Cave, which has an intensive human settlement. In this study, field surveys in Çanakkale province that have been ongoing for 4 seasons and the fossil human traces in the light of the findings obtained from these studies are discussed

Peer relations linking overweight and obesity, and mediator factors among Turkish adolescents

Depending on the individual’s body height and frame structure and body weight, obesity is considered both as a socially accepted norm in a society and as exceeding the accepted upper limits. The present study aimed to determine the associations between overweight and obesity, peer relationships, and nutritional and physical activity behaviour among Turkish adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ankara, and the sample consisted of 402 adolescents (171 boys and 231 girls) aged between 12 and 17 years. A physical examination was conducted to collect anthropometric measurements (height, weight, BMI, and body fat using bio-impedance analysis), and detailed information was collected on adolescents’ behaviour (Peer Relationship Scale with four sub-scales of commitment, trust and identification, self-disclosure, and loyalty), diet (24h recall dietary questionnaire), physical activity, self-reported weight, parental attitudes, and socio-economic circumstances. BMI was evaluated using IOTF cut-off points, and simple mediation analyses were performed using ordinary least squares path analysis by the PROCESS macro for SPSS. The results showed that according to the weight status by BMI using IOTF cut-offs, thinness was more prominent in girls (9.5%), overweight was higher in girls (19%), while obesity was higher in boys (8.8%). Total body fat percentage was found to be higher in girls in all weight groups (p < 0.001). The Peer Relationship Scale and, commitment, self-disclosure, and loyalty sub-scales were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.001); girls tend to have higher scores except for the loyalty sub- scale. According to the results, self-reported and actual weight differences were found to be significant in both sexes (p < 0.001), and among IOTF weight groups overweight girls tended to report their weight approximately 2 kg lower than their actual weight and obese girls more than 5 kg lower. In conclusion, the mediation analysis showed that fat percentage, self-reported weight difference, and BMI were significant predictors of Peer Relationship Score where fat percentage partially mediated the relationship between the Peer Relationship Scale and BMI, and full mediation effect of self-reported weight difference was also significant. The relation of the high level of fat accumulation and overweight/obesity with Peer Relationship Scores and its sub-domains should be carefully monitored

Recent Advances in Health Biotechnology During Pandemic

The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which emerged in 2019, cut the epoch that will make profound fluctuates in the history of the world in social, economic, and scientific fields. Urgent needs in public health have brought with them innovative approaches, including diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. To exceed the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, various scientific authorities in the world have procreated advances in real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) based diagnostic tests, rapid diagnostic kits, the development of vaccines for immunization, and the purposing pharmaceuticals for treatment. Diagnosis, treatment, and immunization approaches put for- ward by scientific communities are cross-fed from the accrued knowledge of multidisciplinary sciences in health biotechnology. So much so that the pandemic, urgently prioritized in the world, is not only viral infections but also has been the pulsion in the development of novel approaches in many fields such as diagnosis, treatment, translational medicine, virology, mi- crobiology, immunology, functional nano- and bio-materials, bioinformatics, molecular biol- ogy, genetics, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, and artificial intelligence technologies. In this review, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the development of various scientific areas of health biotechnology are discussed