Traditional practices of mothers in the postpartum period: evidence from Turkey

In various cultures, the postpartum period is a sensitive time and various traditional practices are applied to protect the health of the mother and the baby. The aim of this study was to determine traditional practices of mother care in the postpartum period in Konya City of Turkey. The research was a descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out among 291 women at the first 8 weeks of postpartum period who visited to family health centers from June 1 to December 1, 2015. The data were collected using questionnaires. Statistical analysis of the data was done with SSPS version 22.0. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Based on the results, 84.5% of women applied a traditional mother care practice during the postpartum period. The most popular, were practices for increasing of breast milk (97.9%), preventing incubus ''albasması'' (81.8%), getting rid of incubus (74.9%), and preventing postpartum bleeding (14.1%).The findings of the study show that traditional practices towards mother care in the period after birth are common. In order to provide better health services, it is important for health professionals to understand the traditional beliefs and practices of the individuals, families, and society that they serve.Keywords: Postpartum period, traditional practices, mother care, Turke

A biochar-modified carbon paste electrode

The present work examıned the use of biochar derived from tea waste as a novel electrode material. For the fabrication of the biochar electrode, suitable amounts of biochar and graphite were mixed with mineral oil for the first time. The electrochemical performance of the biochar-modified carbon paste electrode (BCPE) was measured by various cyclic voltammetric reactions for several redox systems. The factors affecting the electrode kinetics of BCPE surfaces were examined and optimized. The BCPE was applied as transducer in a glucose biosensor. The results reflect the effective properties of composite electrodes and the electrochemical properties of biochar showing that the BCPE could be used for various electrochemical applications

A Matlab Toolbox For Hybrid Systems

Tez (Yüksek Lisans) -- İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, 2008Thesis (M.Sc.) -- İstanbul Technical University, Institute of Science and Technology, 2008Hibrit sistemler hem analog hem de lojik dinamikler içerir. Ayrık olay sistemleri sınıfı, sınırlı sayıda kaynak içeren sistemleri içerir. Bu kaynaklar çeşitli kullanıcılar arasında paylaşılır. Bu kullanıcılar çeşitli ortak hedeflerin sağlanması için çalışır. Tezin ilk bölümünde Max-Plus cebri ve Max-Plus-Lineer (MPL) sistemler incelenmiştir. Tezin ikinci bölümünde hibrit sistemlerin çeşitli alt sınıflarını ve bu alt sınıfların birbirleri ile ilişkileri incelenmiştir. Bu alt sınıflar sırası ile Piecewise Affine (parçalı ilgin, PWA) sistemler, Mixed Logical Dynamical ( karısık lojik dinamik, MLD) sistemler, Linear Complementarity (lineer tümlemeli, LC) sistemler, Extended Linear Complementarity ( genisletilmis lineer tümlemeli) sistemler ve Max-Min-Plus-Scaling (MMPS) sistemlerdir. Hem Max-Plus-Linear (MPL) sistemler hem de yukarıda belirtilen hibrit sistem alt sınıfları için model öngörmeli kontrolörün uygulamaları incelenmiştir. En son ana bölümde geliştirilmiş fonksiyonlar örneklerle açıklanmaktadır. Bu fonksiyonlar üç ana grup altında toplanabilir. İlk grup hibrit sistem alt sınıflarını birbirlerine çeviren fonksiyonları içermektedir. İkinci grup ise daha önceden olusturulmus fonksiyonların araç kutusuna eklemlenmesini sağlar. Son gruptaki fonksiyonlar ise giriş işaretleri üstünde sınırlamalar içeren Max-Min-Plus-Scaling (MMPS) sistemler için genel bir model öngörücülü kontrolör algoritması geliştirilmesini amaçlar.Hybrid systems contain both analog and logical dynamics. The class of discrete event systems essentially consists of systems that contain a finite number of resources that are shared by several users all of which contribute to the achievement of some common goal. In the first main chapter, we will introduce the Max-Plus Algebra and Max-Plus-Linear(MPL) systems. In the third chapter, we will consider some subclasses of hybrid systems and their relations: Piecewise Affine systems (PWA) , Mixed Logical Dynamical (MLD) systems, Linear Complementarity (LC) systems, Extended Linear Complementarity (ELC) systems and Max-Min-Plus-Scaling (MMPS) systems. For both MPL systems and the mentioned subclasses of hybrid systems we will consider the implementation of the model predictive control scheme. In the last main chapter we will explain developed functions with examples. These functions can be grouped in three main groups. The first group consists of functions to convert hybrid system subclasses to each other. The second group of functions is used to implement previous built functions to our toolbox. The last group of functions aims to build an general model predictive controller algorithm for Max-Min-Plus-Scalar (MMPS) systems with limitations on input.Yüksek LisansM.Sc

Turner syndrome and associated problems in turkish children: A multicenter study

Objective: Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal disorder caused by complete or partial X chromosome monosomy that manifests various clinical features depending on the karyotype and on the genetic background of affected girls. This study aimed to systematically investigate the key clinical features of TS in relationship to karyotype in a large pediatric Turkish patient population. Methods: Our retrospective study included 842 karyotype-proven TS patients aged 0-18 years who were evaluated in 35 different centers in Turkey in the years 2013-2014. Results: The most common karyotype was 45,X (50.7%), followed by 45,X/46,XX (10.8%), 46,X,i(Xq) (10.1%) and 45,X/46,X,i(Xq) (9.5%). Mean age at diagnosis was 10.2±4.4 years. The most common presenting complaints were short stature and delayed puberty. Among patients diagnosed before age one year, the ratio of karyotype 45,X was significantly higher than that of other karyotype groups. Cardiac defects (bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation of the aorta and aortic stenosi) were the most common congenital anomalies, occurring in 25% of the TS cases. This was followed by urinary system anomalies (horseshoe kidney, double collector duct system and renal rotation) detected in 16.3%. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis was found in 11.1% of patients, gastrointestinal abnormalities in 8.9%, ear nose and throat problems in 22.6%, dermatologic problems in 21.8% and osteoporosis in 15.3%. Learning difficulties and/or psychosocial problems were encountered in 39.1%. Insulin resistance and impaired fasting glucose were detected in 3.4% and 2.2%, respectively. Dyslipidemia prevalence was 11.4%. Conclusion: This comprehensive study systematically evaluated the largest group of karyotype-proven TS girls to date. The karyotype distribution, congenital anomaly and comorbidity profile closely parallel that from other countries and support the need for close medical surveillance of these complex patients throughout their lifespan. © Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology

The role of number of copies, structure, behavior and copy number variations (CNV) of the Y chromosome in male infertility

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines infertility as the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting couple to achieve spontaneous pregnancy within one year. Statistics show that the two sexes are equally at risk. Several causes may be responsible for male infertility; however, in 30–40% of cases a diagnosis of idiopathic male infertility is made in men with normal urogenital anatomy, no history of familial fertility-related diseases and a normal panel of values as for endocrine, genetic and biochemical markers. Idiopathic male infertility may be the result of gene/environment interactions, genetic and epigenetic abnormalities. Numerical and structural anomalies of the Y chromosome represent a minor yet significant proportion and are the topic discussed in this review. We searched the PubMed database and major search engines for reports about Y-linked male infertility. We present cases of Y-linked male infertility in terms of (i) anomalies of the Y chromosome structure/number; (ii) Y chromosome misbehavior in a normal genetic background; (iii) Y chromosome copy number variations (CNVs). We discuss possible explanations of male infertility caused by mutations, lower or higher number of copies of otherwise wild type, Y-linked sequences. Despite Y chromosome structural anomalies are not a major cause of male infertility, in case of negative results and of normal DNA sequencing of the ascertained genes causing infertility and mapping on this chromosome, we recommend an analysis of the karyotype integrity in all cases of idiopathic fertility impairment, with an emphasis on the structure and number of this chromosome

The knowledges and opinions of ICU professionals about brain death and organ donation

...International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement (ISODP

LGBT bireylerde dinî ve manevî eğilimler

GENEL BİLGİLERİsim ve Soyadı: Evrim AnıkAnabilim Dalı: Felsefe ve Din BilimleriProgramı: Din PsikolojisiTez Danışmanı: Doç. Dr. Ali AytenTez Türü ve Tarihi: Yüksek Lisans – Mart 2014Anahtar Kelimeler: Lezbiyen, gey, biseksüel, trans, eşcinsellik, cinsel yönelim, cinsiyet kimliği, din, maneviyat.ÖZETLGBT BİREYLERDE DİNİ VE MANEVİ EĞİLİMLERDin ve maneviyat hayatın vazgeçilmez unsurlarıdır. İnsanların büyük bir çoğunluğunun dinî veya manevî eğilimleri bulunmaktadır. Alan araştırması şeklinde yürütülen bu çalışma, LGBT bireylerin dinî ve manevî eğilimlerinin nasıl ve ne derece olduğunu konu edinmiştir. LGBT bireylere dair Türkiye’de yapılan çalışmalarda, bu bireylerin dinî ve manevî eğilimlerini konu alan araştırma yok denecek kadar az olduğundan, araştırma bu yönüyle literatüre önemli bir katkı sağlama iddiasındadır. Araştırma kapsamında Beyoğlu Bölgesi’ndeki LGBT bireylerden 6 lezbiyen, 11 gey, 6 biseksüel ve 7 de trans olmak üzere toplam 30 bireyle derinlemesine mülakat yapılmıştır. Mülakatlar ile LGBT bireylerin çocukluk dönemlerinde yaşadıkları trajik olayları, cinsel yönelimleri veya cinsiyet kimlikleri ile ilgili gelişimleri, aile yapıları, dine ve maneviyata olan bakışları, dinin eşcinsellikle ilgili yaptığı yorumlara dair düşünceleri, dinle yaşadıkları çatışma, yaşadıkları sıkıntıların üstesinden gelmede dini başa çıkma yolunu benimseyip benimsemedikleri, Tanrı tasavvurları, dinî ritüellere dair uygulamaları, ahlak anlayışları ve ailelerinin dindarlık dereceleri tespit edilmiştir. LGBT bireylerin manevî eğilimlerinin dinî eğilimlerinden daha yüksek olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Bireylerin dini eğilim açısından çoğunun (%40) kendilerini Sünni Müslüman olarak, diğer bireylerin ise Alevi, ateist, agnostik ve kararsız olarak tanımladıkları görülmüştür. Bireylerin dinden ve maneviyattan destek aldıkları, inançlı olanların çok merhametli bir Tanrı tasavvuruna sahip olduğu ve ayrıca kendi ahlak kurallarını oluşturdukları tespit edilmiştir.GENERAL KNOWLEDGEName and Surname: Evrim AnıkField: Philosophy and Religion SciencesProgramme: Psychology of ReligionSupervisor: Associate Prof. Ali AytenDegree Awarded and Date: Master - March 2014Keywords: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, homosexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, spirituality.ABSTRACTRELİGİOUS AND SPİRİTUAL INCLINATIONS OF LGBT INDIVIDUALSReligion and spirituality are indispensible elements of life. The Most of people have religious or spiritual inclination in their life. The subject of this paper/thesis which is conducted field research, how is religious and spiritual inclinations of LGBT individuals. In studies performed in Turkey on LGBT individuals, religious and spiritual trends of these individuals aren’t researched enoughyl. Therefore this study has a claim on being the first study in this context and contribution to the literature. Sample of this research were interviewed with thirty people, including six lesbian, eleven gay, six bisexual and seven transgender individuals in the Beyoğlu district. LGBT individuals’, tragic events they have experienced during their childhood periods, growing of sexual orientation or gender identity, structure of families, views of religion and spiritual, opinions about religious comments on homosexuality, the using coping of religious way with the difficulties, imagination of God, religious rituals, morality and families’ degree of religiosity were determined by interviews. Findings indicated that LGBT people’s level of spirituality is higher than their religiosity level. It is seen that most of them (%40) defined themselves as Muslims. Some others have used “atheist”, “Alevi”, “agnostic” and “irresolute” concepts for defining their beliefs. It was seen that they received support from religion and spirituality, believers have got merciful God imagination and they create their own code of ethics