Computer-Aided Language Learning (CALL) used in the example of Sakarya University

Considering the ubiquity of computers and the Internet in this ever changing technological era, it is definitely normal that they would affect the language learning process. As an institution, Sakarya University is supposed to keep pace with the technology in every field. Thereupon, CALL started being used at English Language Preparatory Class of Sakarya University. Computer-Aided Language Learning (CALL) is the fulfilment of software and web-based programs to ease the learning of English. CALL can be a good supplementary tool it cannot only be used like traditional face-to-face instruction. An increased use of computers and the advent of the Internet in every field of modern lifestyle   make computer-aided language learning irreplaceable in all aspects. Being new to those who were fond of the high technology and who were fed up with using books, CALL grabbed the students’ attention, which made the study easier. In the system, Computers were tools that students mainly utilized. Every student had a computer reserved for himself/herself. It was an amazing experience for those using books. In this study it is aimed to evaluate CALL implemented at English Language Preparatory Class of Sakarya University and assess the students’ performances. The data analysis method was used. The data were able to be managed and analyzed properly and effectively after the conclusions of the research. The success results of the Sakarya University preparatory class students were evaluated. The data utilized in the study are restricted to the period of three academic years. According to results CALL has been successfully applied in years when the software used was up-to-date. In line with the results, CALL is a useful tool that helps teachers to ease the language learning process

Conceiving during the COVID-19 pandemic: assessing quality of life and perceived stress status

Objective: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted online to determine the quality of life and stress level experienced by pregnant women during the Coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 189 pregnant women. Personal Information Form, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and SF-36 Quality of Life Scale were used to collect data. The data were collected through the social media groups created by the pregnant women after obtaining permission from the group administrators. Results: It was found in the study that the variables affecting the PSS score were especially age and the region of residence and the changes in other socio-demographic findings, obstetric characteristics and income did not make a significant difference in the PSS score. Conclusion: The study emphasized the importance of investigating the effects of socio-demographic, socio-economic, and obstetric variables on quality of life and perceived stress level

The effect of personality traits extroversion/introversion on verbal and interactive behaviors of learners

Cataloged from PDF version of article.The aim of this study was to see the influence of extroversion/introversion continuum on learners’ verbal tendencies and interactive behaviors. In addition, this study also tried to discover learners’ perception of the influence of their personality on their interactive behaviors. The study was conducted in Ankara University, School of Foreign Languages, involving nineteen participants. The relevant data was collected in three steps. First, students were given a personality inventory test, so that their personalities could be identified. After the test results were obtained four introverted and four extroverted students were chosen for the rest of the study. In the second step, subjects were asked to participate in a set of speaking tasks. Finally, an interview with the subjects was conducted to be informed about learners’ understanding of the link between their personality and verbal tendencies. The data collected from the speaking tasks was first transcribed and than analyzed according to the categories established as interactional behaviors and speech production. The results showed that, learners with extroversion and introversion tendencies differed in terms of the way they communicate in L2. While extroverts inclined to start most of the conversations, introduce new topics to the speech and make restatements, introverts tended to ask questions. With respect to speech production, extroverts were found to produce longer sentences, employ more filled pauses and self-corrected utterances. As to second research question, the results revealed that both extroverted and introverted subjects were aware of the effect of their personality on their language behavior.Abalı, FundaM.S

Halk anlatılarında ensest

Ankara : İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent Üniversitesi Ekonomi ve Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Türk Edebiyatı Bölümü, 2011.Thesis (Master's) -- Bilkent University, 2011.Includes bibliographical references leaves 113-118.The aim of this study is to ascertain incest theme in Turkish folk narratives and to analyse biological and psychological factors and social and cultural perception of incest phenomenon. In this sense, the incest theme in folk tales, folk stories, poetic epics, folk songs, threnodies and Turkish poems is the analysis in feminist perspective by making use of Jung’s archetypal symbolism. In the first section of the study, Jung’s analytical psychology and archetypes are specified. The ideas of psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and Carl Gustav Jung on incest are referred to in the context of the Oedipus Complex. Sense of mother-son incest set forth in the Dede Korkut Oğuznameleri is examined while referring to the Oedipus Complex. In the second section, folk songs, folk tales and stories comprising father-daughter and father-in-law-daughter-in-law incest motives are analysed. In the third section of the thesis, the Arzu ile Kamber story which evokes brother-sister incest is assessed. The last section, deals wise brother-in-law-aunt-in-law and brother-in-law-sister-in-law incest in poetic epics, folk songs, threnodies and Turkish poems in the context of the line of descent interrelated by marriage. Incest theme differ according to the types of folk narratives, and any type of incest is examined within its own type of narrative. In consideration of folk narratives, the scope of incest is explained through the effects of Islamic religion and traditions within the framework of social and cultural structure.Abalı, NefiseM.S

Lymphangioma: Surrounding the ovarian vein and ovary

Lymphangiomas are usually benign lesions seen in the head and neck region in children. Intra-abdominal localisation is rare and the majority of these cases are in early childhood. Retroperitoneal lymphangiomas constitute approximately 1% of all lymphangiomas. They are generally diagnosed incidentally, may be asymptomatic or may present with a palpable abdominal mass. A limited number of cases of ovarian lymphangiomas have been reported in women, whereas there are no reported cases of paraovarian localisation. We present a rare case of lymphangioma located in bilateral paraovarian region and along the left ovarian vein with radiological findings

Usefulness of endovascular stent-graft for combination with a strict aort coarctation and patent ductus arteriosus for an adult patient: a case report

We reported a 21-year-old patient with strict descending aorta coarctation and small post-ductal patent ductus arteriosus, complicated with abortion and hypertension. The patient was successfully treated by endovascular stent-graft with a single cardiac catheterization. Endovascular stent-graft is an easy, safe, and reliable intervention for the treatment of strict descending aorta coarctation and small post-ductal patent ductus arteriosus

Controlled modulation of 1D ZnO nano/micro structures: Evaluation of the various effects on the photocatalytic activity

Effects of the concentration, temperature and precursor type on the fabrication of the elongated ZnO nano/micro structures were comprehensively investigated. Analytical investigations such as SEM and statistical analysis of the elongated ZnO nano/micro structures provided wide information about the growth behavior and final geometries. Different temperatures for the 1 D ZnO formation clearly revealed that hexagonally grown ZnO nanorods were obtained. Especially low crystal diffraction characteristics at low temperature (55 °C) implied that ZnO nano/micro rod formation requires some minimum conditions for the formation of an efficient photocatalyst. All XRD investigations together with SEM and TEM supported the ligand ordered elongation conducted by diverse beginning concentrations. Since temperature found as a highly dominant actor for morphology and surface sequence as manifested in crystallinity, morphology and photocatalytic results, we have systematically summarized the growth conditions of the ZnO nano/micro rods from same precursor. © 2017 Elsevier Lt

Iatrogenic Port Site Parasitic Myoma; Case Report and Literature Review

Introduction: We report a case of iatrogenic parasitic myoma of the anterior abdominal wall and discuss the differential diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of complication with relevant literature. Case Report: A 33-year-old woman presented with anterior abdominal wall mass 3 years after initial laparoscopic myomectomy surgery. A mass with a 38 3 26 mm diameter was observed in the anterior abdominal wall at the site of inferior left side port of previous surgery. It was excised from the anterior abdominal wall outside of the peritoneum, below the fascia. The pathologic examination of the excised mass revealed cellular myoma. This case is the 4th port site parasitic myoma in literature. Conclusion: The risk of implantation and subsequent growth of minute myoma fragments should be kept in mind during morcellation procedures and, in order to avoid such complications, all fragments should be tracked during morcellation. The inspection of trocar sites after the removal of trocars for retained fragments would prevent such recurrences

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

Infectious side effects of baricitinib: A big data analysis based on VigiBase

Dear Editor, Baricitinib (known as “Olumiant”), is an inhibitor of Janus- associated kinase 1 and 2 (JAK1 and JAK2) initially introduced for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and later for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and atopic dermatitis [1]. The first approval of baricitinib was from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as a mon- otherapy or combination therapy with methotrexate for patients with RA unresponsive to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs