Evaluation of Vocal Communication in a Robot Collective

In this research, we attempt to design a model in which multiple robots communicate with an artificial proto-language whose symbols are vocally encoded letters of the Morse alphabet. We have shown that, as the robots have limited sensing and acting abilities, the communicated symbols of the proto-language differentiates from their original versions due to copying errors. We check the effects of two distinct environmental factors, namely the positional distance between the robots and the amount of noise in the environment. It is shown that both of these factors affect, in different ways, how accurately the presented proto-language can be accurately transmitted by the robots

A Bioinformatics-Based Approach for Designing Primer Sets in Determination of Meat Specificity

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and its derivatives are one of the most widely used DNA-based methods in species determination studies in meat and meat products. Chromosomal or mitochondrial genes of the species can be targeted in PCR-based analyzes used in species detection studies. Many researchers are able to realize oligonucleotide differences between species through online alignment programs on mitochondrial DNA. Using chromosomal DNA would provide more concise results in quantification studies. However, determining the marker regions for genomic DNA is challenging due to the large size of the chromosomes. Bioinformatics approaches are available for selected applications. However, using those approaches requires intensive knowledge of computer science, molecular biology, and bioinformatics in addition to high computational power. In this study, a pipeline is presented that will provide a user-friendly approach to be adopted by facilities where contamination analyzes are routinely performed

Bir Robot Kolektifinde Ses ile Haberleşmenin Değerlendirilmesi

In this research, we attempt to design a model in which multiple robots communicate with an artificial proto-language whose symbols are vocally encoded letters of the Morse alphabet. We have shown that, as the robots have limited sensing and acting abilities, the communicated symbols of the proto-language differentiates from their original versions due to copying errors. We check the effects of two distinct environmental factors, namely the positional distance between the robots and the amount of noise in the environment. It is shown that both of these factors affect, in different ways, how accurately the presented proto-language can be accurately transmitted by the robots

Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Pancreas Study Group, Chronic Pancreatitis Committee Consensus Report

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Acute pancreatitis in Turkey: Results of a nationwide multicenter study

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is the most common gastrointestinal disease requiring hospitalization, with significant mortality and morbidity. We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics of AP and physicians’ compliance with international guidelines during its management. Methods: All patients with AP who were hospitalized at 17 tertiary centers in Turkey between April and October 2022 were evaluated in a prospective cohort study. Patients with insufficient data, COVID-19 and those aged below 18 years were excluded. The definitions were based on the 2012 revised Atlanta criteria. Results: The study included 2144 patients (median age:58, 52 % female). The most common etiologies were biliary (n = 1438, 67.1 %), idiopathic (n = 259, 12 %), hypertriglyceridemia (n = 128, 6 %) and alcohol (n = 90, 4.2 %). Disease severity was mild in 1567 (73.1 %), moderate in 521 (24.3 %), and severe in 58 (2.6 %) patients. Morphology was necrotizing in 4.7 % of the patients. The overall mortality rate was 1.6 %. PASS and BISAP had the highest accuracy in predicting severe pancreatitis on admission (AUC:0.85 and 0.81, respectively). CT was performed in 61 % of the patients, with the majority (90 %) being within 72 h after admission. Prophylactic NSAIDs were not administered in 44 % of the patients with post-ERCP pancreatitis (n = 86). Antibiotics were administered to 53.7 % of the patients, and 38 % of those received them prophylactically. Conclusions: This prospective study provides an extensive report on clinical characteristics, management and outcomes of AP in real-world practice. Mortality remains high in severe cases and physicians’ adherence to guidelines during management of the disease needs improvement in some aspects