The role of empathy in improving SEL skills among educators and sudents in era of COVID-19

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Anxiety and self-esteem as mediators of the relation between family communication and indecisiveness in adolescence

Abstract In this study, we explored the unique and common contributions of anxiety, self-esteem, and family communication on indecisiveness among adolescents. Three hundred and fifty pupils from 13 to 16 years of age completed selfreport measures on indecisiveness, quality of family communication, trait anxiety, and self-esteem. The findings in this study showed that students\u2019 indecisiveness is predicted by family communication mediated by anxiety and self-esteem. These results have important implications for practice as it stresses the importance of anxiety and self-esteem. Nevertheless, the counselors could also focus on enhancing relationship-building skills by introducing the adolescents\u2019 career formation as an adolescent\u2013parent joint project.L\u2019anxie\ub4te\ub4 et l\u2019estime de soi comme me\ub4diateurs de la relation entre communication au sein de la famille et indecision chronique a` l\u2019adolescence. Dans cette e\ub4tude, nous avons explore\ub4 les contributions uniques et communes de l\u2019anxiete\ub4, de l\u2019estime de soi et de la communication au sein de la famille sur l\u2019indecision chronique aupres d\u2019adolescents. Trois cent cinquante e\ub4le`ves a\u2c6ge\ub4s de 13 a` 16 ans ont rempli des mesures d\u2019auto-e\ub4valuation de l\u2019inde\ub4cision chronique, de la qualite\ub4 de la communication familiale, de l\u2019anxie\ub4te\ub4-trait et de l\u2019estime de soi. Les re\ub4sultats de cette e\ub4tude ont montre\ub4 que l\u2019inde\ub4cision des e\ub4tudiants est explique\ub4e par la communication au sein de la famille et que ce lien est me\ub4diatise\ub4 par l\u2019anxie\ub4te\ub4 et l\u2019estime de soi. Ces re\ub4sultats ont des implications importantes pour la pratique car ils soulignent l\u2019importance de l\u2019anxie\ub4te\ub4 et l\u2019estime de soi. Ne\ub4anmoins, les conseillers pourraient e\ub4galement se concentrer sur l\u2019ame\ub4lioration des compe\ub4tences de construction relationnelle en introduisant la formation professionnelle des adolescents comme un projet conjoint adolescent-parent.Resumen. Ansiedad y Autoestima como Mediadores de la Relacio\ub4n entre Comunicacio\ub4n Familiar e Indecisio\ub4n en la Adolescencia. En este estudio, exploramos las contribuciones u\ub4nicas y comunes de la ansiedad, la autoestima y la comunicacio\ub4n de familia en la indecisio\ub4n de los adolescentes. Tres y cientos cincuenta alumnos entre los 13 y 16 an\u2dcos completaron auto-evaluaciones sobre la indecisio\ub4n, la calidad de comunicacio\ub4n familiar, los rasgos de ansiedad y la autoestima. Los resultados en este estudio muestran que la indecisio\ub4n en los estudiantes es prevista por la comunicacio\ub4n familiar mediada por la ansiedad y la autoestima. Estos resultados tiene importantes implicaciones para la practica ya que destacan la importancia de la ansiedad y la autoestima. Sin embargo, los consejeros podr\u131\ub4an tambie\ub4n focalizarse en el aumento de sus habilidades para construir relaciones mediante la introduccio\ub4n de la formacio\ub4n profesional para adolescentes como un proyecto conjunto del adolescente-padre.Angst und Selbstwertgefu\ua8 hl als Mediatoren der Beziehung zwischen Kommunikation in der Familie und Unentschlossenheit in der Adoleszenz. In dieser Studie untersuchten wir die spezifischen und gemeinsamen Beitra\ua8ge von Angst, Selbstwertgefu\ua8hl und Kommunikation in der Familie auf Unentschlossenheit unter Jugendlichen. Dreihundertfu\ua8nfzig Schu\ua8ler, zwischen 13 bis 16 Jahre alt, fu\ua8llten Skalen zur Unentschlossenheit, Qualita\ua8t der Kommunikation in der Familie, A\ua8 ngstlichkeit und Selbstwertgefu\ua8hl aus. Die Ergebnisse dieser Studie zeigten, dass Unentschlossenheit der Schu\ua8ler von Kommunikation in der Familie vorhergesagt wird, vermittelt durch Angst und Selbstwertgefu\ua8 hl. Diese Ergebnisse haben wichtige Implikationen fu\ua8r die Praxis, da sie die Bedeutung von Angst und Selbstwertgefu\ua8hl hervorheben. Dennoch ko\ua8nnten sich die Beratungspersonen durch die Einfu\ua8hrung der beruflichen Bildung der Jugendlichen als ein gemeinsames Projekt von Jugendliche-Elternteil auch auf die Verbesserung der Fa\ua8higkeiten zum Aufbau von Beziehungen konzentrieren

Pattern recognition receptors in immune disorders affecting the skin.

Contains fulltext : 109004.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access)Pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) evolved to protect organisms against pathogens, but excessive signaling can induce immune responses that are harmful to the host. Putative PRR dysfunction is associated with numerous immune disorders that affect the skin, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome, and primary inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. As yet, the evidence is often confined to genetic association studies without additional proof of a causal relationship. However, insight into the role of PRRs in the pathophysiology of some disorders has already resulted in new therapeutic approaches based on immunomodulation of PRRs

Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System for drought forecasting

Drought causes huge losses in agriculture and has many negative influences on natural ecosystems. In this study, the applicability of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) for drought forecasting and quantitative value of drought indices, the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), is investigated. For this aim, 10 rainfall gauging stations located in Central Anatolia, Turkey are selected as study area. Monthly mean rainfall and SPI values are used for constructing the ANFIS forecasting models. For all stations, data sets include a total of 516 data records measured between in 1964 and 2006 years and data sets are divided into two subsets, training and testing. Different ANFIS forecasting models for SPI at time scales 1-12 months were trained and tested. The results of ANFIS forecasting models and observed values are compared and performances of models were evaluated. Moreover, the best fit models have been also trained and tested by Feed Forward Neural Networks (FFNN). The results demonstrate that ANFIS can be successfully applied and provide high accuracy and reliability for drought forecasting

Applicability of apportionment entropy as a drought index

Drought is one of the most important natural disasters. The main aim of the present study is to investigate the applicability of the Apportionment Entropy (AE) as a drought index. For this purpose, the Standard Precipitation Index (SPI) and the AE method as a drought indices were investigated and compared for monthly precipitation data in Northern Aegean Region. In the presented study, 29 gauging stations with long term observations are evaluated in Northern Aegean Region. The results of the study showed that PE method can be used as a drought index and the analysis of drought results contributed to the identification of drought periods for the Northern Aegean Region

Meteorological drought analysis case study: Central Anatolia

Drought is one of the major disasters which might have consequences like hunger and poverty. The droughts depend on many factors including climatic and regional properties, soil type, population increase and environmental degradation. The complex character of drought makes it difficult to define. Hence, various specific criteria must be defined and used for the evaluated basin, region or territory to determine drought. In this study, several drought analysis methods are performed on the Central Anatolian Region in Turkey where has survived a severe drought. In comparative analysis, Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), Erinc and De Martonne methods were used. The evaluated data consist of the observed monthly mean precipitation and temperature data of 13 selected meteorology stations in the region. The observed data in between 1965-2006 periods were evaluated for all stations. Thus, the distribution of dry and wet periods is investigated at monthly time scale. The comparative results show that PDSI index indicates more humid conditions than Erinc and De Martonne indices. Nevertheless, the results verify that the region is still in danger of severe drought

Determination of risk factors associated with colorectal cancer and compliance with fecal occult blood testing among patients aged 50 years and over in primary health care [Bi·ri·nci· basamakta 50 yaş ve üzeri· bi·reylerde kolorektal kanser i·le i·li·şki·li· olabi·lecek bazi faktörleri·n ve gai·tada gi·zli· kan tetki·ki·ne uyumun degerlendi·ri·lmesi·]

Introduction: Our aim was to determine some risk factors for colorectal cancer, evaluate the knowledge about colorectal cancer among patients aged 50 years and over and their compliance with fecal occult blood test. Materials and Method: The study was conducted among 103 patients aged 50 years and over. Data were collected by a questionnaire form including 31 questions. Guaiac-based fecal occult blood test was used. Results: The mean age of participants was 58.5±7.3; 25.2% were males and 74.8% were females; 79.6% were married; 49.5% were graduates of primary school. Of the participants, 82.5% stated that none of their relatives were diagnosed with an intestinal disease. The mean colorectal cancer knowledge score was 7.3 ± 1.9. Six males and 13 females were diagnosed with anemia. 96.0% (71 patients) of the patients who brought their fecal specimen at least once, and 68.9% of the participants of the study completed the questionnaire form and brought fecal specimens on 3 consecutive days. Only one participant was positive for fecal occult blood test. Conclusion: Patients admitting to health centers should be informed on colorectal cancer, its risk factors and screening tests for early diagnosis. Compliance to fecal occult blood testing is relatively high in patients aged 50 and over, and it may be useful in primary care centers

Social Emotional Learning and Career Development From Educators’ Perspectives Grounded on the Turkish Context

The purpose of this study was to explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and its relevance to the career development of students from the perspectives of educators in Turkey. The participants included 69 educators (63% women). Data were collected by using a paper–pencil survey consisting of open-ended questions. Using a modified grounded theory approach, a three-stage data analytical procedure -open, axial, and selective coding, was followed. The analysis suggested two main categories: (a) SEL skills that students should be equipped with and (b) SEL skills that educators need to have, resulting in an SEL model that reflects the perspectives of Turkish educators. The findings were discussed within the Turkish context, including the education system and culture followed by implications for theory, research, and practice

Determination of risk factors associated with colorectal cancer and compliance with fecal occult blood testing among patients aged 50 years and over in primary health care [Bi·ri·nci· basamakta 50 yaş ve üzeri· bi·reylerde kolorektal kanser i·le i·li·şki·li· olabi·lecek bazi faktörleri·n ve gai·tada gi·zli· kan tetki·ki·ne uyumun degerlendi·ri·lmesi·]

Introduction: Our aim was to determine some risk factors for colorectal cancer, evaluate the knowledge about colorectal cancer among patients aged 50 years and over and their compliance with fecal occult blood test. Materials and Method: The study was conducted among 103 patients aged 50 years and over. Data were collected by a questionnaire form including 31 questions. Guaiac-based fecal occult blood test was used. Results: The mean age of participants was 58.5±7.3; 25.2% were males and 74.8% were females; 79.6% were married; 49.5% were graduates of primary school. Of the participants, 82.5% stated that none of their relatives were diagnosed with an intestinal disease. The mean colorectal cancer knowledge score was 7.3 ± 1.9. Six males and 13 females were diagnosed with anemia. 96.0% (71 patients) of the patients who brought their fecal specimen at least once, and 68.9% of the participants of the study completed the questionnaire form and brought fecal specimens on 3 consecutive days. Only one participant was positive for fecal occult blood test. Conclusion: Patients admitting to health centers should be informed on colorectal cancer, its risk factors and screening tests for early diagnosis. Compliance to fecal occult blood testing is relatively high in patients aged 50 and over, and it may be useful in primary care centers

Determination of risk factors associated with colorectal cancer and compliance with fecal occult blood testing among patients aged 50 years and over in primary health care [Bi·ri·nci· basamakta 50 yaş ve üzeri· bi·reylerde kolorektal kanser i·le i·li·şki·li· olabi·lecek bazi faktörleri·n ve gai·tada gi·zli· kan tetki·ki·ne uyumun degerlendi·ri·lmesi·]

Introduction: Our aim was to determine some risk factors for colorectal cancer, evaluate the knowledge about colorectal cancer among patients aged 50 years and over and their compliance with fecal occult blood test. Materials and Method: The study was conducted among 103 patients aged 50 years and over. Data were collected by a questionnaire form including 31 questions. Guaiac-based fecal occult blood test was used. Results: The mean age of participants was 58.5±7.3; 25.2% were males and 74.8% were females; 79.6% were married; 49.5% were graduates of primary school. Of the participants, 82.5% stated that none of their relatives were diagnosed with an intestinal disease. The mean colorectal cancer knowledge score was 7.3 ± 1.9. Six males and 13 females were diagnosed with anemia. 96.0% (71 patients) of the patients who brought their fecal specimen at least once, and 68.9% of the participants of the study completed the questionnaire form and brought fecal specimens on 3 consecutive days. Only one participant was positive for fecal occult blood test. Conclusion: Patients admitting to health centers should be informed on colorectal cancer, its risk factors and screening tests for early diagnosis. Compliance to fecal occult blood testing is relatively high in patients aged 50 and over, and it may be useful in primary care centers