Sleep and Epilepsy

It is well known that clinical and EEG manifestations of many epilepsy syndromes are related to sleep-and-waking cycles. Epilepsies are thought as disorders reflecting abnormalities in neuronal networks underlying sleep process. Patients with epilepsy, on the other hand, are generally reported to have poor sleep quality when compared with healthy controls. Furthermore, poor sleep quality or sleep-deprivation may worsen seizure control and set a vicious cycle. Anti-epileptic drugs may also affect sleep architecture. Here, we aim to review the complex relationship of sleep and epilepsy in the light of relevant literature

Funkcija i važnost organizacija za provjeru činjenica u eri lažnih vijesti: Teyit.org, primjer iz Turske

The recent increase in usage of concepts such as ‘fake news’ or ‘post-truth’ reveals the importance of digital literacy especially on social media. In the digital era, people’s views on different topics are attempted to be manipulated with disinformation and fake news. Fake content is rapidly replacing the reality among new media users. It is stated with concepts such as ‘filter bubbles’ and ‘echo chambers’ that there is a greater tendency for people to be fed with content that is ideologically appropriate to their own views and to believe in fake news in this content. This article analyzes the structure and functioning of fact-checking organizations in the context of preventing propagation of fake news and improving digital literacy. The research is based on content analysis of verification activities of the fact-checking organization Teyit.org, which is a member of International Fact-Checking Network in Turkey, between January 1 and June 31, 2018. By conducting in-depth interviews with the verification team, propagation of fake news on social networks, fact-checking processes and their methods of combating fake news are revealed. Our article found that fake content spreading specifically through the Internet predominantly consists of political issues.Sve veća upotreba pojmova kao što su „lažne vijesti“ ili „post-istina“ otkriva koliko je važna digitalna pismenost, osobito na društvenim mrežama. U digitalnoj eri mišljenja ljudi o pojedinim temama pokušavaju se mijenjati dezinformacijama i lažnim vijestima, pa korisnici novih medija sve više prihvaćaju lažne vijesti kao stvarnost. Pojmovi kao što su „mjehurići filtri“ (engl. filter bubbles) i „komore odjeka“ (engl. echo chambers) ukazuju na tendenciju da se ljude hrani sadržajem koji je ideološki u skladu s njihovim pogledima i koji podržava lažne vijesti. Ovaj rad analizira strukturu i funkcioniranje organizacija za provjeru činjenica u kontekstu prevencije propagiranja lažnih vijesti i poboljšanja digitalne pismenosti. Istraživanje je temeljeno na analizi sadržaja verifikacijskih aktivnosti organizacije za provjeru činjenica Teyit.org u Turskoj, članice Međunarodnog udruženja za provjeru činjenica, i to tijekom šest mjeseci, od 1. siječnja do 31. lipnja 2018. S članovima tima za provjeru činjenica provedeni su dubinski intervjui kako bi se otkrili procesi provjere činjenica i metode za borbu s lažnim vijestima. Ovaj rad pokazuje da se lažni sadržaj koji se širi internetom u najvećoj mjeri tiče politike

Planimetry investigation of the corpus callosum in temporal lobe epilepsy patients

Objective: To evaluate the effects of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) on corpus callosum (CC) morphometry in patients with TLE. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey between November 2010 and December 2013. The epileptic syndrome diagnosis was based on International League Against Epilepsy criteria, and this study was conducted on the MRIs of 25 epilepsy patients and 25 control subjects. We classified the patients according to their duration of epilepsy: = 10 years. The projection area length (PAL) of the CC was also estimated. Total brain volumes (TBV) were measured on CT images. Results: The mean values of TBV for patients with TLE and the control group were not statistically different, but the CC PAL values were statistically different. The mean CC PAL values of under and over 25 years of age in patients with TLE were statistically different. The mean values of TBV of under and over 10 years duration of TLE were small statistically, but the CC PAL values were statistically different. Conclusion: The results indicate a clear influence of TLE on the structure of the CC rather than TBV

Türkiye Ekonomisinde Sürükleyici Endüstri Analizi:2002-2012 Karşılaştırması

Interindustry analysis that researches alterations in qualitative and quantitative structures of industrial activity is being used as an analytical tool in the matter of monitoring development performance of economy. The aim of this study is to calculate backward linkages by Leontief approach and forward linkages by Ghosh approach based on 2002 and 2012 input output tables and analyse evolution in key sectors. Linkage findings reflecting the 'feedback' and 'stimulant' power of industries are utilized as indicators for optimization in allocation of resources and taking investment decisions. Findings of the study reveal that "manufacture of chemicals, chemical products", "manufacture of fabricated metal products", "recycling" and "research and "development" industries have lost the property of being key industry in relevant period. However only "basic metals” became as a key industry thereby reducing its import dependency. By the results of this study, it is expected to contribute to policymakers in developing policy

Nursing Students Exposed to Domestic Violence and Their Perspectives on Violence

Aim:The study was performed in order to evaluate the domestic violence that the nursing students exposed and their perspectives on violence.Materials and Methods:The sample was consisted of 229 students who were selected by simple random sampling method. Percentage, Pearson's chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used in order to perform statistical analysis by the SPSS 17.0.Results:26.6% of students were exposed to domestic violence, 34.4% of these students were exposed to psychological violence, 26.2% of them were exposed to physical violence, 39.3% of them were exposed to both psychological and physical violence. Among the students who were exposed to domestic violence, the violence application rate was significantly high (p<0.01).Conclusion:Our results has showed, predisposition to violent tendencies of the individuals who are personally exposed to domestic violence or any member of their family is exposed to domestic violence increase in a way that cannot be overlooked

Effects of graduation and working as a health professional employee on the awareness of patient safety

Amaç Bu çalışmanın amacı mezuniyet ve profesyonel sağlık personeli olarak çalışmanın hasta güvenliği üzerine etkinliğini belirlemektir. Yöntem Bu prospektif tanımlayıcı çalışma Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Sağlık Yüksek Okulu Hemşirelik bölümünde yapıldı. Çalışmada Sağlık Yüksek Okulu son sınıf öğrencileri (n=44)ve aynı okuldan mezun olmuş, çalışan yeni mezun hemşireler (n=35) yer aldı. Sosyo-demografik özellikler ve hasta güvenliği ile ilgili bilinçle ilgili veriler, yüzyüze görüşme sonrası özel olarak hazırlanmış veri formuyla toplandı. Toplanan veriler SPSS for Windows 17.0 istatistik program kullanılarak analiz edildi. Pearson Ki-kare ve Fisher kesinlik testleri gruplar arası karşılaştırılmada kullanıldı. Bulgular Yeni mezun hemşireler öğrencilerle kıyaslandığında tıbbi hataları tanımada ve tıbbi hataya sebep olan özellikleri tanımada daha bilinçlidirler (p<0.05). Sonuç Okuldan mezuniyet ve profesyonel sağlık personeli olarak çalışmak bir hemşirenin hasta güvenliği üzerine bilincini arttırır.Aim The aim of this study is to assess the effects of graduation and working as a health professional employee on the awareness of patient safety. Methods This prospective descriptive study was performed in Health High School Nursing Department of Namık Kemal University. Final year students (n=44) studying in Health High School Nursing Department and junior nurses (n=35) recently graduated from the same school were involved. The data dealing with the socio-demographic characteristics and the awareness on the patient safety were collected by using a specially prepared data sheath following a face to face interview. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS for Windows 17.0 statistical package program. Pearson Chi-Square and Fisher&amp;#8217;s Exact tests were the preferred for intergroup comparisons. Results Junior nurses compared to the student nurses were more aware of the identification of the medical errors and the characteristics that would lead to medical errors (p&lt;0.05). All participants agreed on that an orientation based education and working experience would be effective in decreasing medical error rates. Conclusion Graduation from the school and working as a health professional employee increases the awareness of a nurse on patient safety