Remarks on Neuroptera of Southeastern Turkey

The abundance of species of the insect order Neuroptera was studied in the traditionally cultivated landscape of southeastern Turkey. A total of 544 specimens were collected from seven localities during 2000, 2001 and 2002, representing 28 species, 19 genera, and five families ofthe order. Sixteen species were recorded as new for southeastern Anatolia. Chrysopidae and Myrmeleontidae were the best represented families in the region. Neuroptera occurred both in cultivated fields and natural habitats. Species occurrences were evaluated zoogeographically, and some observations and recommendations were made on the species that could be useful for controlling crop pests

LAPORAN PRAKTIK PENGALAMAN LAPANGAN (PPL) UNIVERSITAS NEGERI YOGYAKARTA Lokasi: SMK MUHAMMADIYAH 1 WATES Gadingan, Wates, Kulon Progo

PPL UNY di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Wates merupakan salah satu program kegiatan yang dilaksanakan oleh PP PPL dan PKL LPPMP UNY untuk mahasiswa UNY dalam penerapan pendidikan akademik yang diwujudkan dalam kegiatan langsung mahasiswa di lembaga pendidikan. Hal ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengalaman yang dapat meningkatkan kedewasaan dan profesionalitas mahasiswa untuk memperbaharui dan mewujudkan tatanan kehidupan bermasyarakat (dalam hal ini dunia pendidikan) yang lebih baik, Salah satunya adalah dengan pelaksanaan serangkaian program PPL UNY di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Wates tahun 2014 ini. SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Wates terletak di Gadingan, Wates, Kulon Progo. Lokasi SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Wates berada di wilayah pusat kota Wates dekat dengan Alun-Alun Kota Wates, sekitar 1.000 m ke arah selatan dari pusat Kota Wates, Kabupaten Kulon Progo tersebut. Pelaksanaan kegiatan PPL dimulai dari observasi hingga pelaksanaan PPL yang terbagi menjadi beberapa tahap yaitu persiapan mengajar, pelakasanaan mengajar, dan evaluasi hasil mengajar. Kegiatan mengajar dilaksanakan setelah konsultasi Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran kepada Guru Pembimbing terlebih dahulu. Pelaksanaan PPL di kelas X AP 1, kelas X AP 2, kelas X AP 3, kelas X AP 4, kelas dan kelas X PM. Hasil dari pelaksanaan PPL selama kurang lebih dua bulan di SMK Muhammdiyah 1 Wates ini dapat diperoleh hasilnya yaitu berupa penerapan ilmu pengetahuan dan praktik mengajar di bidang Pendidikan Ekonomi yang didapatkan selama di bangku perkuliahan. Meskipun demikian, tetap masih ada hambatan dalam pelaksanaan PPL ini. Penyusun berharap supaya hubungan kerjasama antara pihak sekolah dan PL PPL tetap terjaga dengan baik

PENGARUH KEAKTIFAN SISWA DALAM KEPENGURUSAN ORGANISASI INTRA SEKOLAH (OSIS) TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR DI SMA/MA NEGERI SEKECAMATAN WATES

Keaktifan Siswa dalam kepengurusan OSIS merupakan faktor yang diduga berpengaruh terhadap motivasi belajar siswa. Peneliti ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengetahui tingkat keaktifan pengurus Organisasi Siswa Intra Sekolah; (2) mengetahui motivasi belajar siswa yang mengikuti kepengurusan Organisasi Siswa Intra Sekolah; (3) mengetahui pengaruh keaktifan siswa dalam kepengurusan OSIS terhadap motivasi belajar di SMA/MA Negeri Sekecamatan Wates. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif yang bersifat noneksperimental yaitu Ex Post Facto. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa pengurus OSIS di SMA/MA Negeri Sekecamatan Wates yaitu sebanyak 93 siswa. Data tentang keaktifan siswa dalam kepengurusan OSIS dan motivasi belajar diambil dengan instrumen angket. Uji validitas instrumen mengunakan korelasi Product Moment dan uji reliabilitas menggunakan Alpha Cronbach. Uji persyaratan analisis data mengunakan uji normalitas dan uji linieritas, sedangkan untuk pengujian hipotesisnya mengunakan teknik analisis regresi sederhana. Hasil analisis data menunjukan bahwa (1) keaktifan siswa dalam kepengurusan OSIS pada kategori sangat tinggi 22,58%, kategori tinggi 61,29%, kategori sedang 16,13, kategori rendah 0%, dan tidak ada siswa dengan kategori rendah ataupun sangat rendah. (2) motivasi belajar pada kategori sangat tinggi 10,75%, kategori tinggi 61,29%, kategori sedang 27,95, dan tidak ada siswa dengan kategori baik rendah ataupun sangat rendah. (3) hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara keaktifan siswa dalam kepengurusan OSIS terhadap motivasi belajar dengan nilai t_hitung 6,738 > t_tabel 1,990. Nilai Sig 0,00 < taraf signifikansi 0,05. Persamaan Regresi Y = 16,226 + 0,499X menunjukan bahwa penerapan keaktifan siswa dalam kepengurusan OSIS bertambah satu, maka prestasi belajar bertambah 0,499. Nilai determinasi R^2 = 33,3% yang berarti sumbangan pengaruh keaktifan siswa dalam kepengurusan OSIS dengan motivasi belajar siswa SMA/MA N Sekecamatan Wates adalah 33,3% sehingga masih terdapat 66,7% faktor lain yang dapat mempengaruhi motivasi belajar

Third instars larvae of Gepus gibbosus Holzel, 1968 (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontindae)

WOS: 000335004900008PubMed ID: 24870168The third instar larva of Gepus gibbosus Holzel, 1968 are described and figured for the first time using light and scanning electron microscopy. The females were collected from Derik, Mardin Province, Turkey and maintained in the laboratory. The morphology of different parts of the larva such as head, mandibles, and antennae are described and illustrated. G. gibbosus is new for the Turkish fauna

A quest of the spirit

The thesis is an endeavour to portray the essence of the message of Islam and Islamic ideals via the means of architecture. The essence of Islam was decided to be described by analyzing key moments in the lives of six of the noble Messengers of God, namely, Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus (peace be upon them), with special emphasis on the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The title “A quest of the spirit” was identified and implemented in order to govern the underlying theme of the project via a broad spectrum of topics as illustrated below: A quest of the spirit in terms of the spirit being -- A quest of the journey of the soul of mankind, from the beginning of creation to the end of time -- The meaning of living in God’s way, which in essence is portrayed by the lives of His noble Messengers -- Islamic culture, norms and value systems and its development over time -- Signs and symbols and their definitions over time --Islamic architecture and its development over time -- The essence of Islam, in terms of Islam as religion, Islam as culture, and Islam as a way of life in modern society -- My personal zeal to uncover the link between Islam, culture, and architecture, and their development over time By an exhaustive research analysis of important Islamic precedent studies, a basic guide of essential principles comes across, which become meaningful and depict symbolic importance, which, even though modernized, maintain their universal image and appeal. These principles become entrenched as the basic guide towards space making, whilst the narrative of the lives of the Messengers, dictates the path of the spectator through the passages of time and the lessons of God. Alas, via the study of religious norms and ideals, via an understanding of culture and symbols, and via the implementation of architecture and space-making, a narrative becomes alive in the form of a physical journey, which unfolds an understanding of the essence of a message, the essence of the soul, and the essence of a quest of the spirit …Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2007.Architectureunrestricte

Socioeconomic-related inequalities in oral hygiene behaviors: a cross-sectional analysis of the PERSIAN cohort study

Background Socioeconomic-related inequality in oral hygiene behaviors in Iran is poorly understood. This study aims to measure and decompose socioeconomic-related inequalities in oral hygiene behaviors among middle-aged and elderly adults in Iran. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was performed using data from the Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in IrAN (PERSIAN), a large national cohort study. A total of 130,016 individuals aged 35 years and above from 17 cohort centers in Iran were included in the study. The normalized concentration index (C-n) was used to measure the magnitude of inequality in oral hygiene behaviors, i.e. brushing at least twice and flossing once daily, among middle-aged and elderly Iranian adults included in the cohort centers. Decomposition analysis was performed to quantify the contribution of each determinant to the observed inequality in oral hygiene behaviors. Results Totally, 65.5% of middle-aged and elderly adults brushed their teeth twice a day or more, 7.6% flossed at least once a day and 3.48% had both habits. The estimated C-n of the two habits combined, i.e. tooth brushing and dental flossing, for all provinces taken part in the PERSIAN cohort study was 0.399 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.383 to 0.417), indicating that the prevalence of the two habits combined is more concentrated among individuals with higher socioeconomic status. Inequality in oral hygiene behaviors was pro-rich in all cohort centers. The decomposition results suggested socioeconomic status as the main factor contributing to the overall inequality, followed by the level of education, and the province of residence. Conclusion A low prevalence of oral hygiene behaviors among middle-aged and elderly Iranian adults was observed. There was also a pro-rich inequality in oral hygiene behaviors among middle-aged and elderly adults in all cohort centers. These results suggest an urgent need for targeted policy interventions to increase the prevalence of preventive oral hygiene behaviors among the poor and less-educated middle-aged and elderly adults in Iran

Self-Rated Health among General Population in the West of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Socioeconomic Determinants

Background: Self-rated health (SRH), as a powerful independent predictor of mortality, has been used worldwide.However, there is currently lack of information about the SRH in Iran as a developing country. This study was conductedto investigate the relationship between SRH and socioeconomic factors in the general population in western Iran.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017 enrolling 1,444 subjects aged 18 years and over in fiveareas of Kermanshah City, Iran. A single question of SRH with five scales of excellent (coded as 1), very good, good,fair, or poor (coded as 5) was used. Univariate and multiple logistic regression models were performed to determinefactors associated with poor self-rated health.Results: The proportion of poor SRH was 14.7%. Multiple logistic regression showed that the most importantdeterminants of poor SRH were older age (adjusted odds ratio (AOR)31-50year=1.96, AOR≥51year=4.93, married status(AOR=2.53), divorced or widowed status (AOR=2.62), self-reported income level as middle (AOR=2.51) andlow (AOR=4.59), rural residency (AOR=1.5), low physical activity (AOR=11.97), and having chronic diseases(AOR=6.85). In addition, the educational level had a negative relationship with poor SRH (AOR academic=0.47).Conclusion: Our results revealed that both individual and social factors are directly associated with poor SRH.Therefore, these determinant factors should be considered in health policies and planning for promoting health andSRH in the west of Iran

Basics of Self Micro Emulsifying Drug Delivery System

About 70-75% of drugs is taken orally and is found not to be as useful as desired. A self-micro emulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) is a drug delivery system that uses a micro-emulsion achieved by chemical rather than mechanical means. Micro-emulsions have significant potential for use in drug delivery, and SMEDDS are the best of these systems. SMEDDS are of particular value in increasing the absorption of lipophilic drugs taken orally. SMEDDS are mixtures  of natural or  synthetic oils,  solid  or  liquid  surfactants, or alternatively, one or more  hydrophilic solvents and  co-solvents/surfactants  that have a unique ability  of  forming fine  oil-in-water (o/w) micro  emulsions  upon mild agitation followed  by  dilution in  aqueous media, such as  GI fluids. SMEDDS spread readily in the GI tract, and the digestive motility of the stomach and the intestine provide the agitation necessary for self-emulsification. SMEDDS can be encapsulated in hard or soft gelatin capsules or can be converted to solid state (Solid SEDDS/SMEDDS). This review article provides an overview of SMEDDS and its advantages over conventional dosage forms. Keywords: SMEDDS, Micro-emulsions, Co-solvent

New evidence for an Anatolian bridge: Colonization of Euromediterranean lands by cave-adapted Plusiocampinae (Diplura, Campodeidae), with establishment of a new genus

A new genus of Plusiocampinae (Diplura, Campodeidae), Anatoliacampa diclensis Sendra, Tusun & Satar gen. et sp. nov., is described from specimens found in the Southeastern Anatolian Peninsula in Dicle cave (Bozaba village, Dicle district, Diyarbakır province, Turkey). Based on its morphological characteristics and molecular analysis, the new taxon undoubtedly belongs to the well-established subfamily Plusiocampinae and occupies, like most species of the subfamily, cave habitats. Anatoliacampa diclensis has two important features: its unique pretarsus and the abundant distribution of urosternal macrosetae. The finding of this new taxon is of high palaeogeographic interest, as it provides new evidence for establishing Anatolia as a land bridge for the colonization of the Euro-Mediterranean lands by cave-adapted Plusiocampinae and their few soil-dwelling relatives

Effect of sertraline and fluoxetine on the reproductive abilities of male rats Rattus norvegicus

The present study was designed to know the effect  of sertraline and fluoxetine on the reproductive abilities of male rats. The experiment consisted of five groups (each group contains of 5 males), the first (control) group was injected (I.P) with 0.25ml of normal saline, the second group was injected with sertraline (10 mg / kg), the third  group was injected with sertraline (20 mg / kg), the fourth group  was injected with fluoxetine (5 mg / kg) and the  fifth group was  injected with fluoxetine (10 mg / kg). .The results showed a significant decrease (P≤0.05) in the number of sperms and in the level of testosterone hormone and a significant increase (P≤0.05) in the percentage of sperm deformities in all treated groups when compared with control group. The histologically examination showed that there was changes in the testis including the dissociation of the connective tissue in second and fifth groups, decrease in the number of  spermatgonia, and Leydig cells,  bloody congestion in third and fifth groups, hemorrhage and necrosis in forth group