Investigation of Emotional Labor and Life Satisfaction Levels of Staff in Central Organization of General Directorate of Sports Services

Present study aims to investigate the emotional labor and life satisfaction levels of staff in the central organization of General Directorate of Sport Services. The population of the study consists of staff in the central organization of General Directorate of Sport Services. The sample is consisted of 276 staff determined by random sampling method. As data collection tool; to determine the demographic characteristics of the participants, a four-item ''Personal Information Form'' as well as a nine- item ''Emotional Labor Scale'' developed by Brotheridge and Lee (2003) and adapted to Turkish by Dursun et al. (2014) and ''Life Satisfaction Scale'' developed by Diener et al. (1985) and adapted to Turkish by Bekmezci and Mert (2013) were utilized in the study. In the analysis of the data, frequency, percentage (%) and median values were used. Kruskal Wallis test was used for normal distribution of data and Mann Whitney U in test non-parametric tests was used according to the results gathered. The significance level was taken as p<0,05. When the findings obtained from the study were evaluated, life satisfaction levels of GDSS staff were at medium level. At the same time, there was a significant difference in education level and working time in the profession “in the sub-dimension of hidden emotions of emotional labor dimension of staff in GDSS. Activities such as various social activities can be organized by the Institution to improve the belonging of employees and to increase the levels of emotional labor and life satisfaction

New predictive parameters of PFAPA syndrome: neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and platelet to lymphocyte ratio

Amaç: Bu çalışmada PFAPA sendromu tanısı konulan hastalar ile sağlıklı bireyler yeni inflamasyon belirteçlerinden olan nötrofil-lenfosit oranı (NLO) ve trombosit-lenfosit oranı (TLO) bakımından karşılaştırıldı. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya PFAPA sendromu tanısı konulmuş 30 hasta (Pf grubu) (16 erkek, 14 kadın; ort. yaş 3,33; dağılım 1-21 yıl) ile 30 sağlıklı birey (15 erkek, 15 kadın; ort. yaş 4,01 yıl; dağılım 1-23 yıl) (kontrol grubu) dahil edildi. Her iki grubun hematolojik parametreleri istatiksel olarak karşılaştırıldı. Nötrofil, lenfosit, trombosit değerleri ile NLO ve TLO oranları kullanıldı. Bulgular: Nötrofil, lenfosit ve trombosit değerleri karşılaştırıldığında Pf ve kontrol grubu arasında bir fark gözlenmedi (p>0.05). NLO oranları karşılaştırıldığında Pf grubunda (p=0,012) istatiksel olarak anlamlı yükseklik saptandı. TLO oranları karşılaştırıldığında ise istatiksel fark gözlenmedi (p=0,117). Sonuç: PFAPA sendromu tanısı genellikle klinik olarak konulmaktadır. Ancak tanısı zor konan vakalarda NLO oranı bir laboratuvar bulgusu olarak yardımcı olabilir.Objective: In this study, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), which are new markers of inflammation, were compared between patients diagnosed with PFAPA syndrome and healthy individuals. Material and Method: Thirty patients (Pf group) (16 males, 14 females; mean age 3.33; range 1-21 years) diagnosed with PFAPA syndrome and 30 healthy individuals (15 males, 15 females; mean age 4.01 years; range 1-23 years) (control group) were included in the study. Hematologic parameters of both groups were compared statistically. Neutrophil, lymphocyte, platelet values and NLR and TLO ratios were used for comparison. Results: When neutrophil, lymphocyte and platelet values were compared, no difference was observed between Pf and control groups(p> 0.05). When the NLR ratios were compared, a statistically significant increase was detected in the Pf group (p = 0.012). When the PLR ratios were compared, no statistical difference was observed (p = 0.117). Conclusion: PFAPA syndrome is usually diagnosed clinically. However, in diagnosis of difficult clinical cases, the rate of NLR may be helpful as a laboratory finding

Otolaryngological foreign bodies in a tertiary medical center in Turkey: A comparison of pediatric and adult patients

The aim of the present research was to report on the characteristics of ear, nose, and throat foreign bodies in patients admittedto a tertiary medical center in Turkey and to analyze the extraction procedure, results, and complications.Material and Methods: A retrospective study conducted between August 2015 and May 2019 included 1042 patients referred to theemergency and otolaryngology department with ear, nose, and throat foreign bodies. The pediatric group included 612 cases, whilethe adult group included 430 cases. Sex, the type of foreign bodies, symptoms, extraction method, and complications were analyzed.Results: The most common foreign bodies were hard round objects frequently found in front of the middle turbine in the nose ofchildren, while pieces of cotton buds were found in the outer ear canal in adults. In the pediatric group, the distribution of foreignbodies was 53.43% in boys and 46.57% in girls. Furthermore, the intervention was performed in three children (0.49%) admitted to theemergency department because of the organic foreign body escaping to the throat, as a result of which foreign bodies were removed.However, the prognosis for these patients was poor: a neurological sequela in one patient, death in two patients. In the adult group,the distribution of foreign bodies was 49.76% in males and 50.24% in females. No fatal cases were observed in this group. The ratioof foreign bodies removed under general anesthesia in the pediatric group was 3.43%, while it was 0.23% in the adult group, and thedifference between them was statistically significant (p = 0.018). No statistical difference was observed between the groups withregard to complication rates (p>0.05).Conclusion: Otolaryngological foreign bodies are usually harmless, but they can cause infections and minor complications whenthey are overlooked or there is prolonged exposure, and these objects in the throat may be fatal, especially in children

Investigation of wrestling referees’ family and occupational problems have experienced in their livesGüreş hakemlerinin aile ve meslek hayatlarında karşılaşmış oldukları problemlerin incelenmesi

The aim of this study is to investigate family and occupational problems faced by wrestling referees who serving actively at national and international levels in 2018-2019 season. Research group who serving in the national and international levels and a total of 148 wrestling referees constitute in various areas (public, private, other) in Turkey Wrestling Federation 2018-2019 season. Two data collection tools were used in the study. “Personal Information Form” which is five items was used in order to determine the demographic characteristics of the wrestling referees. The second scale is “Social Status Scale for Referees” developed by Albayrak et al. (2012) was used. The internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach Alpha) was examined in order to determine the suitability of the scale to the wrestling referees. and the alpha coefficient was found to be 0.77. In the analysis of the data, percentage (%), frequency, mean and standard deviation values were used. According to the findings, the majority of the referees were married (81,1%) and civil servant (87,2%). It was determined that the referees had an average level of family and occupational life (Mean = 2.65 ± 0.798). In order to increase the performance of the referees, it is recommended to take steps to eliminate these problems.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetBu araştırmada amaç, 2018-2019 sezonunda aktif olarak ulusal ve uluslararası seviyede görev yapan güreş hakemlerinin aile ve meslek yaşantılarında karşılaşmış oldukları problemleri incelemektir. Araştırma grubunu, 2018-2019 sezonunda Türkiye Güreş Federasyonuna bağlı ulusal ve uluslararası seviyede görev yapan ve çeşitli alanlarda (kamu, özel sektör, diğer) çalışan toplam 148 güreş hakemi oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada iki adet veri toplama aracı kullanılmıştır. Birincisinde hakemlerin demografik özelliklerini belirlemek amacıyla beş maddelik “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” ve ikincisinde ise Albayrak ve arkadaşları (2012) tarafından geliştirilen “Hakemler İçin Sosyal Durum Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Ölçeğin güreş hakemlerine uygunluğu belirlemek amacıyla iç tutarlılık katsayısına (Cronbach Alpha)’na bakılmıştır ve alpha katsayısı 0.77 olarak bulunmuştur. Verilerin analizinde yüzde(%), frekans, ortalama ve standart sapma değerlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara bakıldığında hakemlerinin çoğunluğunun evli (%81,1) ve kamu personeli (%87,2) olduğu belirlenmiştir. Hakemlerin aile ve meslek hayatlarında ortalama seviyede (Ort=2,65±0,798) problem yaşadıkları belirlenmiştir. Hakemlerin performanslarının artırılması için bu sorunların ortadan kaldırılmasına yönelik adımlar atılması önerilmektedir

The effect of melatonin in rats with uterine torsion on uterus contractions, and the levels of ADMA, SDMA, arginine, Hsp90, TLR4, and NF-κB

In this study was aimed at reducing uterine damage and increasing fertility after uterine torsion in pregnant animals. With this aim, uterine torsion was experimentally formed in 35 rats that were between 18-19 days pregnant. The animals were randomly divided into five groups, and melatonin was administered prior to torsion, at the time of torsion, and detorsion (10 mg/kg/gun IP). Ovario-hysterectomy operation was performed on all animals on the first day following parturition. Subsequently, from the obtained uterus samples, determination of the levels of asymmetrical dimethyl arginin (ADMA), symmetrical dimethyl arginin (SDMA), and arginine was made using the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and levels of Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90), TLR4 (Toll Like Receptor 4) and NF kappa B (Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells) were measured using the Western blot technique. The contraction-relaxation responses of the myometrium were also determined in the organ baths. According to the results of the western blot, higher protein expressions than those of the control group were determined in the second, third, fourth, and fifth groups in Hsp90, TLR4, NF-kappa B. The lowest values of arginine and ADMA were found in Group 3, whilst the lowest SDMA value was determined in Group 1. It was determined that melatonin reduces tissue damage secondary to torsio uteri and, furthermore, that administration of this hormone at the time of torsion formation was more effective than its administration at the time of detorsion.Scientific and Technological Research Council of TurkeyTurkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (TUBITAK) [TUBITAK - 115O381]This study was supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK - 115O381)

The effect of melatonin in rats with uterine torsion on uterus contractions, and the levels of ADMA, SDMA, arginine, Hsp90, TLR4, and NF-kappa B

In this study was aimed at reducing uterine damage and increasing fertility after uterine torsion in pregnant animals. With this aim, uterine torsion was experimentally formed in 35 rats that were between 18-19 days pregnant. The animals were randomly divided into five groups, and melatonin was administered prior to torsion, at the time of torsion, and detorsion (10 mg/kg/gun IP). Ovario-hysterectomy operation was performed on all animals on the first day following parturition. Subsequently, from the obtained uterus samples, determination of the levels of asymmetrical dimethyl arginin (ADMA), symmetrical dimethyl arginin (SDMA), and arginine was made using the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and levels of Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90), TLR4 (Toll Like Receptor 4) and NF kappa B (Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells) were measured using the Western blot technique. The contraction-relaxation responses of the myometrium were also determined in the organ baths. According to the results of the western blot, higher protein expressions than those of the control group were determined in the second, third, fourth, and fifth groups in Hsp90, TLR4, NF-kappa B. The lowest values of arginine and ADMA were found in Group 3, whilst the lowest SDMA value was determined in Group 1. It was determined that melatonin reduces tissue damage secondary to torsio uteri and, furthermore, that administration of this hormone at the time of torsion formation was more effective than its administration at the time of detorsion.Scientific and Technological Research Council of TurkeyTurkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (TUBITAK) [TUBITAK - 115O381]This study was supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK - 115O381)