Pigeon in Konya province folklore: 1. diseases and their treatments

Bu çalışma ile Konya ili güvercin yetiştiriciliğinde hastalıklar ve tedavilerine yönelik folklorik niteliği olan sözlü, yazılı ve görsel verilerin literatüre kazandırılarak Türk kültür mirasına katkı sağlanması ve veteriner bilimleri alanı çalışmalarına ışık tutulması amaçlandı. Çalışmanın materyalini, çeşitli kaynaklardan yararlanılarak konuya özel olarak hazırlanan “Bilgi Derleme Formu” aracılığıyla Konya ilinde güvercin yetiştiricilerinden oluşan 28 kaynak kişiden elde edilen bilgiler oluşturdu. Çalışmanın bulguları dış ve iç hastalıklar, paraziter hastalıklar ve salgın hastalıklar başlıkları altında verildi. Çalışmanın verilerinin, gerçekleştirilen literatür taramaları ile elde edilen verilere benzerlik gösterdiği, örneğin; “mantarlı bölgeye yağ sürülmesi, siğil olan derinin bıçak ile kesilmesi” gibi uygulamalar Konya ili folklorik veteriner hekimliğinde yer etmiş rasyonel yöntemler, “felçli güvercinin paçalarının yolunarak, kafa ve paçalarına kesik atılması” gibi uygulamalar ise ampirik tedavi yöntemleri olarak belirlendi. Konya ilinde gerçekleştirilen folklorik nitelikli bu çalışmada uygulanan bazı yöntemlerin bilimsel veriler ile genel olarak uyumlu ve rasyonel olduğu, ancak halk kültüründe varlığını koruyan bir takım ampirik yöntemlerin de halen varlığını devam ettirdiği ve güvercin hastalıkları ve tedavilerine yönelik veteriner bilimleri açısından araştırılmaya muhtaç alanlar olduğu söylenebilir.With this study, it was aimed to bring verbal, written and visual data, which have folkloric characteristics for diseases and treatments of pigeon breeding in Konya into the literatüre, and contribute to the Turkish cultural heritage and to shed light on veterinary science studies. The material of the study was composed of the information obtained from 28 sources, consisting of pigeon breeders in Konya, through the “Information Collection Form”. The findings of the study were given under the headlines of external and internal diseases, parasitic diseases and epidemics. It was determined that, the data of the study shows similarities to the data obtained through the literature reviews; For example; “applying oil to the trichophytic area, cutting the papilloma skin with the help of a knife” were determined as rational methods, and “removing the leg feathers of the paralyzed pigeon and making cuts in the head and legs” were determined as empirical methods. It can be said that some methods applied in this study carried out in Konya are generally compatible with scientific data and rational, but some empirical methods still exist in folk culture, and there are areas in need of research in terms of veterinary science for pigeon diseases and treatments

Pigeon in Konya province folklore: 2. breeding

Bu çalışmada, Konya ili güvercin yetiştiriciliğine yönelik folklorik niteliği olan sözlü, yazılı ve görsel verilerin literatüre kazandırılarak Türk folkloruna katkı sağlanması amaçlandı. Çalışmanın materyalini, “Bilgi Derleme Formu” aracılığıyla Konya ilinde güvercin yetiştiricilerinden oluşan 28 kaynak kişiden elde edilen bilgiler oluşturdu. Çalışmanın bulguları güvercinlerde barınma ve bakım, besleme ve üreme başlıkları altında verildi. Çalışma verilerinin, gerçekleştirilen literatür taramaları ile elde edilen verilere benzerlik gösterdiği, “badanas”, “guğurmak”, “toslamak”, “cılk”, “damarlı”, “hamurlama” ve “tüleme” kelimelerinin Konya’da hala aynı anlamlarda kullanıldığı ve bazı yetiştirme uygulamalarının rasyonel nitelik taşıdığı belirlendi. Sonuç olarak, çalışmada elde edilen folklorik bilgilerin bilimsel veriler ile genel olarak uyumlu ve rasyonel nitelik taşıdığı söylenebilir.In this study, it was aimed to verbal, written and visual data, which are folkloric characteristics of pigeon breeding in Konya, by bringing it into the literature and contribute to the Turkish folklore. The material of the study was composed of the information obtained from 28 source persons, consisting of pigeon breeders in Konya province, through the “Information Collection Form”. The findings of the study are given under the headings of sheltering and care, feeding and breeding. It was determined that, the data of the study are similar to the data obtained through the literature reviews, the words “badanas”, “guğurmak”, “toslamak”, “cılk”, “damarlı”, “hamurlama” and “tüleme” are still used in Konya with the same meanings and some of the breeding practices were rational. As a result, it can be said that the folkloric information obtained in the study is generally compatible and rational with scientific data

Factors Affecting Elective Course Preferences of Veterinary School Students in Türkiye Türkiye’de Veteriner Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Seçmeli Ders Tercihlerine Etki Eden Faktörler

It is aimed to investigate the factors affecting the elective course preferences of veterinary students in Türkiye and to evaluate these factors according to specific socio-demographic criteria. “Elective Course Preference Attitude Scale” was applied to 765 students from 18 veterinary faculties. Data were analyzed with SPSS 25.0. Female students made up 52.4% of the participants. It was determined that the personal score was lower in men than in women. The environmental score was low in the 1st and 2nd grades, and in the 3rd and 4th grades, the structural score was high. While the additive score was low for the students studying in the Eastern, Central Anatolian and Black Sea regions, the environmental score was low in the Marmara Region. It was determined that the environmental score of the students studying in the faculties founded after 2007 was low. The fact that students need knowledge and experience in choosing elective courses reveals the effect of the friend factor while their expectation of contribution to personal and professional life reveals the effect of regional opportunities. The elective course pool to be prepared in line with the interests, wishes, and needs of the students will contribute to their motivation and self-efficacy perceptions. Choosing elective courses in line with the professional, academic and personal factors and the student’s academic profiles will be beneficial in increasing learning and success levels

The Effect of Age on Clinical and Laboratory Parameters in Reproductive Age Women with Endometrial Polyps

OBJECTIVE: To compare clinical and laboratory parameters in middle and advanced reproductive age women with endometrial polyps. STUDY DESIGN: We designed a retrospective study among reproductive age women who were managed at our clinic with the diagnosis of endometrial polyps. Thirty seven women older than 40 years of age (study group), and 113 women younger than 40 years (control group) were compared in terms of various clinical and laboratory parameters including age, body mass index (BMI), gravidity, parity, abortion, basal hormone levels, tumor markers, complete blood count values, smoking status, presence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility status, co-morbidities, and number and size of endometrial polyps. RESULTS: The mean age of patients in the study and control groups were 45.2±3.5 and 30.6±4.9 years, respectively (p<0.001). The median BMI, gravidity, parity and abortion were significantly higher in study group (p<0.05). Infertility was more common in control group (65.5% vs. 10.8%; p<0.001). Fasting plasma glucose, basal FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and estradiol (E2) levels were higher in study group than control group (p<0.05). Mean tumor marker levels were similar in both groups. Complete blood count values, smoking status, presence of PCOS, and number and size of polyps did not differ significantly between the two groups. The most common location of endometrial polyps within the uterine cavity was the posterior wall. There was no correlation between number and size of polyps and basal hormone levels (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: According to this study, 40 years of age and older women with endometrial polyps were more obese and had higher basal FSH and E2 levels. Obesity and increased estrogen levels may be contributing risk factors for developing endometrial polyps in women over 40 years of age

A snapshot of pediatric inpatients and outpatients with COVID-19: a point prevalence study from Turkey

This multi-center point prevalence study evaluated children who were diagnosed as having coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). On February 2nd, 2022, inpatients and outpatients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) were included in the study from 12 cities and 24 centers in Turkey. Of 8605 patients on February 2nd, 2022, in participating centers, 706 (8.2%) had COVID-19. The median age of the 706 patients was 92.50 months, 53.4% were female, and 76.7% were inpatients. The three most common symptoms of the patients with COVID-19 were fever (56.6%), cough (41.3%), and fatigue (27.5%). The three most common underlying chronic diseases (UCDs) were asthma (3.4%), neurologic disorders (3.3%), and obesity (2.6%). The SARS-CoV-2-related pneumoniae rate was 10.7%. The COVID-19 vaccination rate was 12.5% in all patients. Among patients aged over 12 years with access to the vaccine given by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, the vaccination rate was 38.7%. Patients with UCDs presented with dyspnea and pneumoniae more frequently than those without UCDs (p < 0.001 for both). The rates of fever, diarrhea, and pneumoniae were higher in patients without COVID-19 vaccinations (p = 0.001, p = 0.012, and p = 0.027). Conclusion: To lessen the effects of the disease, all eligible children should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The illness may specifically endanger children with UCDs. What is Known: • Children with COVID-19 mainly present with fever and cough, as in adults. • COVID-19 may specifically threaten children with underlying chronic diseases. What is New: • Children with obesity have a higher vaccination rate against COVID-19 than children without obesity. • Among unvaccinated children, fever and pneumoniae might be seen at a higher ratio than among vaccinated children

Growth curves for Turkish Girls with Turner Syndrome: Results of the Turkish Turner Syndrome Study Group

OBJECTIVE: Children with Turner syndrome (TS) have a specific growth pattern that is quite different from that of healthy children. Many countries have population-specific growth charts for TS. Considering national and ethnic differences, we undertook this multicenter collaborative study to construct growth charts and reference values for height, weight and body mass index (BMI) from 3 years of age to adulthood for spontaneous growth of Turkish girls with TS. METHODS: Cross-sectional height and weight data of 842 patients with TS, younger than 18 years of age and before starting any therapy, were evaluated. RESULTS: The data were processed to calculate the 3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 97th percentile values for defined ages and to construct growth curves for height-for-age, weight-for-age and BMI-for-age of girls with TS. The growth pattern of TS girls in this series resembled the growth pattern of TS girls in other reports, but there were differences in height between our series and the others. CONCLUSION: This study provides disease-specific growth charts for Turkish girls with TS. These disease-specific national growth charts will serve to improve the evaluation of growth and its management with growth-promoting therapeutic agents in TS patients