THE EFFECT OF GAMIFICATION ON PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS\u27 TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE

This study delves into the transformative potential of gamification within the realm of education by integrating game elements into a lesson process primarily designed for non-gaming purposes and contexts. In this study, gamification was created by incorporating game elements such as points, badges and leaderboards into a lesson process designed for a non-game purpose and context. The study investigated the effect of gamification on pre-service social studies teachers\u27 technology acceptance. Technology Acceptance Scale for Teachers (T-TAM) and structured interview were used to collect data. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group designed to test the cause-and-effect relationship between variables. According to the findings obtained after the six-week implementation period, gamification had significant effects on pre-service teachers\u27 perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards use, facilitating conditions, technological complexity, perceived enjoyment and behavioral intentions. The results underscore the potential of gamification as an effective pedagogical tool for enhancing the integration of technology in educational contexts, particularly for pre-service teachers. Consequently, this research contributes valuable insights into the role of gamification in fostering more technologically adept educators, with implications for the broader field of educational technology and instructional design

Die lokalen türkischsprachigen Zeitungen in Wien und deren Funktion beim Integrationsprozess

Speziell türkischsprachige Monatszeitungen sind Österreich seit den 90er Jahren verfügbar. Diese Zeitungen spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Integration von Migranten in die österreichische Gesellschaft. Die heimatsprachlichen Medien dienen darüber hinaus als eine Plattform für die Problematisierung der Situation der Migranten, die die österreichischen Medien ihnen nicht bieten, und die für die Integration von nicht zu unterschätzender Bedeutung ist. Die vorliegende Diplomarbeit gibt einen Überblick darüber, welchen Auswirkung und Bedeutung die in Österreich publizierten türkischen Medien, insbesondere die türkischen Lokalzeitungen, auf die in Österreich lebenden Türken haben. Diese Arbeit hat es zum Ziel, die türkischsprachigen Lokalzeitungen in Österreich näher zu untersuchen, um deren Einfluss auf dem Integrationsprozess analysieren zu können

Circulating adhesion molecules and arterial stiffness

Aim: VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 are two important members of the immunoglobulin gene superfamily of adhesion molecules, and their potential role as biomarkers of diagnosis, severity and prognosis of cardiovascular disease has been investigated in a number of clinical studies. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between circulating ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 levels and aortic stiffness in patients referred for echocardiographic examination. Methods: Aortic distensibility was determined by echocardiography using systolic and diastolic aortic diameters in 63 consecutive patients referred for echocardiography. Venous samples were collected in the morning after a 12-hour overnight fast, and serum concentrations of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 were measured using commercial enzyme immunoassay kits. Results: Data of a total of 63 participants (mean age 55.6 ± 10.5 years, 31 male) were included in the study. Circulating levels of adhesion molecules were VCAM-1: 12.604 ± 3.904 ng/ml and ICAM-1: 45.417 ± 31.429 ng/ml. We were unable to demonstrate any correlation between indices of aortic stiffness and VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 levels. Conclusion: The role of soluble adhesion molecules in cardiovascular disease has not been fully established and clinical studies show inconsistent results. Our results indicate that levels of circulating adhesion molecules cannot be used as markers of aortic stiffness in patients

Cardiac biomarkers in premature calves with respiratory distress syndrome

The aim of this study was to determine the clinical relevance of cardiac biomarkers [troponin I and T, creatine kinase-MB fraction (CK-MB) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)] in premature calves with respiratory distress syndrome. Seventy premature calves were admitted to the clinic within 24 h after birth. Respiratory distress syndrome was diagnosed in premature calves by clinical examination and venous blood gas analysis. Ten healthy calves, aged 5 days, were used as control. Cardiac troponin I and T were analysed using ELISA and ELFA, respectively. Serum CK-MB and LDH were also analysed in an automatic analyser. The calves had low venous pH, pO2, O2 saturation and high pCO2 values consistent with dyspnoea, hypoxaemia, and inadequate oxygen delivery. Mean serum troponin I, troponin T, CK-MB and LDH levels were increased in the premature calves compared to the control group. In conclusion, the results in this study demonstrated that serum CK-MB, troponin I and troponin T concentrations could be used for evaluating myocardial injury in premature calves with respiratory distress syndrome

Risk Factors and Hysteroscopic Results For Insufficient Tissue From Endometrial Biopsy

Aim:The aim of this study was to determine risk factors that may play a role in the diagnosis of insufficient endometrial tissue and to evaluate the office hysteroscopy findings of these patients.Materials and Methods:The clinical data and results of insufficient endometrial tissue in the medical records of patients at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Teaching and Research hospital from August 2018 to November 2019 were analyzed retrospectively.Results:Endometrial biopsy procedures were applied to 1560 patients during the period evaluated for the study. The pathology report of 81 patients (5.2%) was evaluated insufficient endometrial tissue. The results of the 64 patients were analyzed in the study. The mean age of the patients in the study was 52.1 years (range= 32-78 years). Results of 64 patients undergoing hysteroscopy; normal hysteroscopic findings (22 patients; 34%), endometrial polyp (18 patients; 28%), appearance of submucous myoma (6 patients; 10%) and atrophic endometrial appearance (18 patients; 28%) were evaluated.Conclusion:We point out that insufficient endometrial tissue diagnosis can be detected more often in postmenopausal cases over 60 years of age and in patients with large uterine fibroids. Additionally, we emphasize that hysteroscopy can guide the clinician for definitive diagnosis in patients with insufficient endometrial tissue

Retrieval of fractured guide wire with balloon support in intermediate coronary artery: A rare complication and management

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Alkali Treatment to Maximize Adhesion of Polypyrrole Coatings for Electro-Conductive Textile Materials

In this paper polyester fabrics were pretreated with alkaline solution to improve the ability for the fabric surface to bond with polypyrrole (PPy) coating layer. In situ chemical oxidative polymerization of pyrrole monomer was performed on alkali treated polyester fabrics. Then the fabrics were characterized by FTIR and XRD analysis. The tensile properties of the yarns in both warp and weft directions were measured after alkali treatment and PPy coating processes. The abrasion resistance test was performed on PPy coated fabrics with and without alkali treatment. The surface electrical resistivity of PPy coated fabrics were searched. The electromagnetic shielding effectiveness (EMSE) properties of fabrics in terms of reflection, absorption and transmission behaviors were also investigated. A significant EMSE value increase (about 27%) was obtained with alkali treatment