Designing reading tree books for 4-5 years old children in our country

Text in Turkish; Abstract: Turkish and EnglishIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 123-125)viii, 126 leavesGünümüz iletişim çağında, çocukların öğrendiklerini tekrar eden ve (onları) edilgen bir konuma düşüren geleneksel eğitim anlayışının yapısı değişmektedir. Eğitim, cinsiyet, ırk, dil, din ve yaşam koşulları eşitsizliğinin dünyada hızla arttığı bu günlerde okuma yazmayı yeni öğrenen öğrencilerin evrensel değerlerden uzak kalmayacakları ama kendi toplumlarının sosyal-ekonomik ve kültürel değerleriyle de bir bağ kurabilecekleri nitelikli kitaplara ihtiyaçları somut bir gerçeklik olarak karşımızda Bu çalışmada; Oxford Reading Tree (Oxford Okuma Ağacı) “Biff, Chip and Kipper Classical Stories” adlı klasik hikaye seti, tasarım bakımdan incelenip, doğru ve yanlışlarının tespiti yapılmıştır. Bu doğru ve yanlışlar tasarım problemleri ve iyileştirilmesi bakımdan tanımlanmış olup, bu yolla seri kitap tasarımı yapılırken etkili bir çalışma modeli oluşturulmaya çalışılmıştır. Karakter yaratma, hikaye oluşturma ve yazım aşamasından itibaren farklı disiplinlerden kişilerin ancak ortak çalışmalarıyla daha etkili bir çalışma modelin yaratılabileceği gösterilmeye çalışılmıştır. Türkçe Okuma Ağacı Kitaplarının 4-5 yaş grubuna göre tasarım ve görsel bakımdan incelenmesi 1) Metin Tasarımı, 2) Görsel Öğelerin Tasarımı, 3) Kapak Tasarımı, 4) Üretime Yönelik Dış Yapı Özellikleri aynı Oxford Okuma Ağacı modeli incelemesindeki gibi yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmada, Türkçe Okuma Ağacı 4-5 yaş grubu, Seviye 1-2-3’e göre toplam 16 kitap tasarlanmış ve incelenmiştir. Ülkemizde okul öncesi çocuklar için henüz okumayı öğrenmede metodolojisi olan bir Türkçe Okuma Ağacı kitapları bulunmamaktadır. Bu nedenle tez çalışmasının amacı, görsel iletişim açısından nitelikli Türkçe Okuma Ağacı tasarımı üzerine araştırma ve uygulama çalışmasıyla, ülkemiz için bir model oluşturabilmektir.In our age of communication, forms of traditional educational concepts and systems, which hold the child in a repetitive and passive position, are constantly changing. It is an indisputable fact that children who are beginners in learning to read and write need high standard books, books that will keep them within the scope of universal values, while encouraging them to form bonds with the socio-economic and cultural values of their societies. This dissertation aims to examine a classical set of stories titled Oxford Reading Tree “Biff, Chip and Kipper Classical Stories,” inspect its layout, bring out its pros and cons that are determined by design problems and their improvement. Another aim is to set up an efficient study model in designing scheme books. I have tried to show that an efficient study model can only be developed by the collective efforts of specialists from diverse disciplines in all stages, starting with the characters of the story, the formation and composition of the narrative. The examination of Turkish Reading Tree Books for 4-5 years olds through design and visualization norms is carried out much like the way it was done for Oxford Reading Tree, with the following criteria: 1) Text Design, 2) Devising Visual Elements, 3) Cover Design, 4) Outer Structure Features aimed at Production. In this study, a total of 16 books from the Turkish Reading Tree for 4-5 years old groups, stage 1-2-3, were designed and examined. It is our firm belief that in our country, there is a need for Turkish Reading Tree books with a methodology for pre-school children. This study claims to devise a model for Turkish pre-school children, by studying and implementing the design of a Turkish Reading Tree, with an emphasis on visual communication

The Effect of Vitamin D Treatment on Serum Adiponectin Levels in Children with Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets

Objective: Adiponectin and its receptors are known to be expressed in osteoblasts and may have important functions in normal bone cells. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin D therapy on serum adiponectin levels in children with vitamin D deficiency rickets (VDDR)

Turner syndrome and associated problems in turkish children: A multicenter study

Objective: Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal disorder caused by complete or partial X chromosome monosomy that manifests various clinical features depending on the karyotype and on the genetic background of affected girls. This study aimed to systematically investigate the key clinical features of TS in relationship to karyotype in a large pediatric Turkish patient population. Methods: Our retrospective study included 842 karyotype-proven TS patients aged 0-18 years who were evaluated in 35 different centers in Turkey in the years 2013-2014. Results: The most common karyotype was 45,X (50.7%), followed by 45,X/46,XX (10.8%), 46,X,i(Xq) (10.1%) and 45,X/46,X,i(Xq) (9.5%). Mean age at diagnosis was 10.2±4.4 years. The most common presenting complaints were short stature and delayed puberty. Among patients diagnosed before age one year, the ratio of karyotype 45,X was significantly higher than that of other karyotype groups. Cardiac defects (bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation of the aorta and aortic stenosi) were the most common congenital anomalies, occurring in 25% of the TS cases. This was followed by urinary system anomalies (horseshoe kidney, double collector duct system and renal rotation) detected in 16.3%. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis was found in 11.1% of patients, gastrointestinal abnormalities in 8.9%, ear nose and throat problems in 22.6%, dermatologic problems in 21.8% and osteoporosis in 15.3%. Learning difficulties and/or psychosocial problems were encountered in 39.1%. Insulin resistance and impaired fasting glucose were detected in 3.4% and 2.2%, respectively. Dyslipidemia prevalence was 11.4%. Conclusion: This comprehensive study systematically evaluated the largest group of karyotype-proven TS girls to date. The karyotype distribution, congenital anomaly and comorbidity profile closely parallel that from other countries and support the need for close medical surveillance of these complex patients throughout their lifespan. © Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology

Bone mineral density of children with Wilson's disease: Efficacy of penicillamine and zinc therapy

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Bone mineral density of children with Wilson disease - Efficacy of penicillamine and zinc therapy

WOS: 000252862400015PubMed: 18209591Objectives: Osteoporosis accompanying chronic liver disease is well known; however, the exact prevalence is unknown. No data on bone mineral density (BMD) of children with Wilson disease (WD) have been published so far. In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of osteoporosis in childhood WD and to observe the probable positive effects of penicillamine and zinc therapy on osteoporosis. Methods: Thirty-one children with newly diagnosed WD and sex and age-matched 16 healthy children were included. Mean age was 9.0 +/- 3.2 years (2 to 16 y). Bone mineral content (BMC) and BMD were measured on admission and in 13 cases they were reassessed after 1 year of treatment with penicillamine and zinc. Results: Mean BMD, BMC, and Z scores of the patients were significantly lower than those of healthy children: 0.52 +/- 0.09 versus 0.72 +/- 0.09 (P = 0.001), 19.27 +/- 13.01 versus 29.67 +/- 14.23 (P = 0.009), and 2.33 +/- 1.28 versus -0.12 +/- 0.31 (P = 0.001), respectively. The prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in children with WD was found as 22.6% and 67.7%, respectively. BMD and BMC levels were higher in children with neurologic involvement. The severity of the disease had no effect on the mentioned parameters. One year under treatment with penicillamine and zinc did not significantly alter the mentioned parameters. Conclusions: In this first study investigating the prevalence of osteoporosis in children with WD, we found an extremely high prevalence. Because of nonbeneficial effect of routine treatment of WD on osteoporosis, we emphasize the necessity of screening of bone mineralization and additional therapeutic approach for those children