Carrier Planning and Employees' Burnout Level in Companies

Arastırmada, günümüzde küresellesme ve rekabetin etkisiyle önem kazanan kariyer kavramının getirisi olan, örgütsel kariyer planlaması ile yoğun stres sonucu olusan tükenmislik sendromu açıklanmaya ve bu kavramlar arasındaki iliski belirlenmeye çalısılmıstır. Kariyer, kisinin çalısma yasamınca üstlendiği islerin bütünü olarak tanımlanmıstır. Kariyer planlamasının ise, birey açısından kariyer hedeflerini olusturarak baslayacağı, örgüt açısından ise, ilerleyebilecek vasıftaki çalısanların seçilerek, kariyer yollarının olusturulacağı ve yönetileceği bir süreç olduğu belirtilmistir. Tükenme, bireyin kendisine büyük hedefler koyması sonucunda, hayal kırıklığına uğraması ve enerjisinin tükendiğini hissetmesi olarak açıklanmıstır. Arastırmanın turizm sektöründe uygulanmasının sebepleri arasında, yüksek dıs ticaret açıkları tasıyan ülkelerin ihtiyaç duyduğu döviz girdisini sağlaması ve yarattığı istihdam olanaklarıyla issizliğin azaltılmasına katkıda bulunması gösterilmistir. Turizm sektöründe, insan faktörü öneminin daha da belirginlesmesi nedeniyle, çalısanların tükenmislik düzeyinin, isletmelerin performansını etkileyeceği ve bu nedenle sektördeki isletmelerin rekabet açısından nitelikli isgücü istihdam etme zorunluluğu tasıyacağı düsünülmüstür. Anket formları, Aydın ilindeki dört ve bes yıldızlı olan 37 otele ulastırılmıs ancak 29 tanesinden geri dönüsüm alınabilmistir. Toplamda 190 kisiye uygulanan anketlerin değerlendirilmesinde SPSS programı kullanılarak, regresyon analizi yapılmıstır. Elde edilen bulgular sonucunda, arastırmanın hipotezi doğrulanmıs ve iki faktör arasında ters yönlü bir iliski olduğu sonucuna varılmıstır. Buna göre, kariyere verilen önem arttıkça, mesleki tükenmislik düzeyi azalmaktadır. In this research, increasing importance of carrier concept and its result of organizational planning and burnout because of intensive stress all results from globalization and enhanced competition have been investigated. Relationships among these concepts are also explored. Carrier is defined as all tasks assigned to a person during his work life. Carrier planning is defined as to form career targets for individuals and to pick appropriate individuals for promotion and tasks from the point of organization. Burnout is defined as the individuals to define higher targets and because of disappointment, the depreciation of individual energy and the feeling of exhaustion. The reason that research is applied in tourism industry is that this sector can supply necessary foreign currency needed for a developing country and can help to reduce unemployment because of higher employment opportunities. Since human capital is more vital in tourism industry, exhaustion of workers thought to effect the performance of the companies. Because of this, companies require to hire qualified workers to complete with other organizations in the industry. Survey has been sent to 37 five or four star hotel in Aydin region, yet only 29 responses have been received and total 190 people have been participated in the survey. The analysis of the data has been performed by using SPSS statistical package program. Results proved the research hypothesis and we found that there is negative relationship between the previously mentioned two factors. We could argue that as the importance of carrier increases, the burnout levels decrease

Determination of yield and yield components of some varieties for early season potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) growing

Bu çalışma, Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Tarla Bitkileri Bölümü deneme arazisinde, farklı olgunlaşma süresine sahip patates çeşitlerinin, Aydın koşullarında turfanda yetiştiricilik açısından, verim ve verim unsurlarını belirlemek amacıyla, 2009 yılında yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada, 11 adet patates çeşidi (Vangogh, Latona, Carmona, Marabel, Agata, Adora, Olympia, Fabula, Hermes, L.Cleary, Safrane) materyal olarak kullanılmıştır. Deneme, 3 tekkerrürlü olarak, tesadüf blokları deneme desenine göre kurulmuştur. Çalışmada bitkide sap sayısı (adet/bitki), bitki başına yumru sayısı (adet/bitki), bitki başına yumru verimi (g/bitki), tek yumru ağırlığı (g), büyük yumru oranı (%) (> 50 mm), orta yumru oranı (%) (> 30 mm, 50 mm), medium tuber rate (%) (> 30 mm - < 50 mm), small tuber rate (%) (< 30 mm) and tuber yield (kg/da) features were observed. Among the observed characteristics, tuber number per plant, tuber yield per plant, plant stem number, medium tuber rate and tuber yield for Agata variety was higher than other varieties. It can be concluded that Agata was the most suitable variety for off - season growing in Aydın conditions. Key Words : Potato, Early Season Growing, Yield and Yield Componen

Öğrenci, Öğretmen ve Yöneticilerin Müdür Kavramı ile İlgili Metaforlara İlişkin Görüşleri

The basic aim of this study is to analyze the perceptions the students, teachers and administrators have with respect to the concept of the principal through the use of metaphors. The field of study comprises 600 stııdents studying at schools, 203 teachers and 51 administrators working at schools in the educational year of 2004-2005. The data of the study have been obtained by way of questionnaires. In the analysis of the data mean, standard deviation, t test and one-way analysis of variance have been used. The results obtained in this study are as follows: While metaphors associated with their principals were received by the students a most at medium level the principals were seen by teachers and administrators as researcher, controller, mentor, educator, director, coach, conductor and leader. It was established that principals were regarded by participants as mother/father, caring, authority, king, boss, gardener and judge at medium and low levels. Among the views of participants, although there are no differences with respect to gender, educational state and symbol seniority, difference with respect to duty has been determined.Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, müdür kavramına ilişkin öğrenci, öğretmen ve yöneticilerin algılarını, metaforlar kullanarak analiz etmektir. Araştırmanın çalışma alanını, 2004-2005 öğretim yılında ilköğretim okullarında okuyan 600 öğrenci, 203 öğretmen ve 51 yönetici oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verileri anket yoluyla elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde aritmetik ortalama, standart sapma, t-testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın bulgularına göre, müdürler ile ilgili metaforlar öğrenciler tarafından en fazla orta düzeyde kabul görürken, öğ retmen ve yöneticiler tarafından müdürler araştırmacı, kontrol eden kişi, danışman, eğitim uzmanı, yönetmen, koç, orkestra şefi ve lider olarak algılanmışlardır. Katılımcılar tarafından müdürlerin anne/baba, bakıcı, otoriter kişi, kral, patron, bahçıvan ve hakim olarak orta ve daha alt düzeylerde görüldüğü tespit edilmiştir. Katılımcıların görüşleri arasında cinsiyete, eğitim durumu ve kıdeme göre farklılık bulunmazken, göreve göre anlamlı fark olduğu tespit edilmiştir

Ultrasound-guided thyroid nodule fine-needle biopsies — comparison of sample adequacy with different sampling techniques, different needle sizes, and with/without onsite cytological analysis

  Wstęp: Celem niniejszego badania było porównanie diagnostycznej wydajności próbek guzków tarczycy otrzymanych metodą biopsji aspiracyjnej lub kapilarnej, wykonanej za pomocą igieł nr 22 lub nr 27 z lub bez analizy cytologicznej przeprowadzonej na miejscu. Materiały i metody: Czterystu pacjentów z guzkami tarczycy poddano biopsji cienkoigłowej pod kontrolą USG. Pacjentów podzielono na osiem grup, według wielkości zastosowanych igieł (nr 22 vs. nr 27), techniki biopsji (aspiracyjnej kontra kapilarnej), a także przeprowadzonej lub nie analizy cytologicznej na miejscu. Wskaźniki wydajności próbek obliczono dla każdej grupy i podgrupy oraz porównano je za pomocą testu chi-kwadrat. Wyniki: W grupie wszystkich ocenianych guzków (n = 400), wskaźnik wydajności był znacznie wyższy w grupie badanej techniką kapilarną niż w grupie badanej metodą aspiracyjną (97% vs. 91,5%, p = 0,032). Wskaźnik wydajności był również wyższy, gdy przeprowadzono analizę cytologiczną na miejscu niż gdy jej nie przeprowadzono (97% vs. 91,5%, p = 0,032). Wśród guzków litych (n = 205), wskaźnik wydajności również osiągnął wyższą wartość w grupie badanej techniką kapilarną względem grupy badanej techniką aspiracyjną (98,9% vs. 89,7%, p = 0,008), oraz gdy przeprowadzono analizę cytologiczną na miejscu (97,9% vs. 89,6%, p = 0,014). Inaczej niż dla powyższych wyników, wskaźnik wydajności był podobny dla igieł nr 22 i nr 27 (94,2% vs. 93,1%, p = 0,733). Wnioski: Wyniki optymalne uzyskano techniką kapilarną oraz wykonując analizę cytologiczną na miejscu. Technika kapilarna oraz analiza cytologiczna na miejscu powinny stanowić preferowane podejście w biopsji guzków tarczycy, optymalizując wskaźnik wydajności oraz samopoczucie pacjenta. (Endokrynol Pol 2015; 66 (4): 295–300)    Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic adequacy of thyroid samples obtained by aspiration or capillary biopsy techniques, with 22 or 27 gauge needles, and with or without onsite cytological analysis (OCA). Material and methods: Four hundred patients with thyroid nodules underwent ultrasound (US)-guided fine-needle biopsies. Patients were divided into eight groups according to needle size (22 vs. 27 gauge), biopsy technique (aspiration vs. capillary), and whether or not OCA was performed. Sample adequacy rates were calculated for each group and subgroups and compared using chi-square tests. Results: When all nodes were evaluated (n = 400), the adequacy rate was significantly greater with the capillary than with the aspiration technique (97% vs. 91.5%, p = 0.032) and when OCA was than was not performed (97% vs. 91.5%, p = 0.032). When only solid nodules were evaluated (n = 205) the adequacy rate was also significantly greater with the capillary than with the aspiration technique (98.9% vs. 89.7%, p = 0.008) and when OCA was than was not performed (97.9% vs. 89.6%, p = 0.014). In contrast, the adequacy rate was similar for 22 and 27 gauge needles (94.2% vs. 93.1%, p = 0.733). Conclusions: Optimal results were obtained with the capillary technique and OCA. The capillary technique and OCA should be the preferred approach in thyroid nodule biopsy, optimising adequacy rates and patient comfort. (Endokrynol Pol 2015; 66 (4): 295–300)

Differential response to resistance training in CHF according to ACE genotype

The Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) gene may influence the risk of heart disease and the response to various forms of exercise training may be at least partly dependent on the ACE genotype. We aimed to determine the effect of ACE genotype on the response to moderate intensity circuit resistance training in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients. Methods: The relationship between ACE genotype and the response to 11 weeks of resistance exercise training was determined in 37 CHF patients (New York Heart Association Functional Class=2.3±0.5; left ventricular ejection fraction 28±7%; age 64±12 years; 32:5 male:female) who were randomised to either resistance exercise (n=19) or inactive control group (n=18). Outcome measures included V˙ O2peak, peak power output and muscle strength and endurance. ACE genotype was determined using standard methods. Results: At baseline, patients who were homozygous for the I allele had higher V˙ O2peak (p=0.02) and peak power (p=0.003) compared to patients who were homozygous for the D allele. Patients with the D allele, who were randomised to resistance training, compared to non-exercising controls, had greater peak power increases (ID pb0.001; DD pb0.001) when compared with patients homozygous for the I allele, who did not improve. No significant genotype-dependent changes were observed in V˙ O2peak, muscle strength, muscle endurance or lactate threshold. Conclusion: ACE genotype may have a role in exercise tolerance in CHF and could also influence the effectiveness of resistance training in this condition

Postharvest Application of Thiol Compounds Affects Surface Browning and Antioxidant Activity of Fresh-Cut Potatoes

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of sodium metabisulphite and the thiol compounds, glutathione (GSH), L-cysteine (CYS), and N-acetylcysteine (NAC), on the enzymatic browning, antioxidant activities, total phenolic, and ascorbic acid content of potatoes after 1, 24, and 48 hr. Three different concentrations (0.5%, 1.0%, and 2.0%) of each thiol compound were tested. While sulphite solution inhibited polyphenol oxidase as expected, NAC and CYS also decreased its activity. CYS-treated samples exhibited the highest residual thiol content, while the amount of residual thiol in GSH-treated samples was the lowest. The 2.0% NAC and 2.0% CYS solutions were the most effective at increasing antioxidant activity and ascorbic acid content; however, the results of total phenolic content assays were complicated. In summary, solutions containing 2.0% NAC, 1.0% CYS, and 2.0% CYS prevented enzymatic browning and increased the residual thiol content, ascorbic acid, and antioxidant activities of fresh-cut potatoes significantly, but GSH did not significantly inhibit browning. Practical applications: Fresh-cut potatoes are susceptible to enzymatic browning, which significantly reduces their commercial value. In literature, there have been several methods to protect the enzymatic browning of fruits and vegetables. Among these methods, thiols are good inhibitors of enzymatic browning. So, GSH, CYS, and NAC were used in this study. The outcomes of current work may help to inhibit polyphenol oxidase activity and increase the ascorbic acid content, residual thiol content, and antioxidant activity of fresh-cut potatoes. Both CYS and NAC may be useful alternatives to sulphite anti-browning agents, which may have adverse health effects

Testing antidepressant compounds in a neuropsychological model of drug action

Although much research effort has been put into the development of new antidepressant drugs, the process of developing a drug often fails at the stage of large randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which an initially promising compound appears to lack efficacy after all. Several experimental medicine models have been proposed as preclinical tools in order to predict drug efficacy before the stage large RCTs. Among the various experimental medicine models, the cognitive neuropsychological model has been proposed as a tool to predict the efficacy of antidepressant drug even before the stage of large scale and expensive RCTs. We applied the cognitive neuropsychological model of drug action to test antidepressant effects of a novel compound (ARA290) and a well-known compound (L-tryptophan). We further investigated the model by tapping into HPA-axis reactivity and social decision making as additional outcomes, and investigated their interaction with a genetic marker.VICI grant (NWO) - Prof. dr. Willem van der DoesUBL - phd migration 201

Evaluation of Physicochemical, Nutritional and Sensory Properties of the Wet Tarhana

The wet tarhana is a fermented product that prepared with wheat flour, yogurt, tarhana herb (Echiophora sibthorpiana)  and some chopped vegetables and spices. The basic difference of wet tarhana from other tarhana types is that it is prepared without a drying step. During its spontaneous fermentation process about 10 days, yogurt bacteria (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus) produce several organic acids such as lactic acid and some other organic compounds. The ingredients and long fermentation process gain characteristic flavor and unique taste to the tarhana. Tarhana is similar to sourdough due to its' long spontaneous fermentation time. The aim of the study was to investigate physicochemical, nutritional and microbiological properties of wet tarhana, and to evaluate the relationships between them. For this purpose, wet tarhana samples were collected from different districts, and some physicochemical properties (pH, total acidity, dry matter, fat, and soluble ash content), antioxidant activity, phytic acid content, bioavailability, viscosity and counts of microbiota were performed. The results showed that the level of mineral digestibility was ranged from 67.22% to 88.88%, and a negative correlation was determined between mineral bioavailability and phytic acid content. The vitality of the microbiota especially lactic acid bacteria maintained during the storage period. Moreover, tarhana soups were prepared with the samples and their viscosity and sensory assessment were performed. Although the wet tarhana and soup samples had different viscosities initially, all the samples indicated pseudoplastic flow behavior. Furthermore, it was determined that the physicochemical properties of the samples affected the preference of the panelists in terms of sensorial assessment. Keywords: tarhana, fermented products, bioavailability, viscosity DOI: 10.7176/FSQM/83-0