Determining The Effect of Distance Education Applications During The COVID-19 Process on The Social Skills Development of Students Requesting Special Education According To The Opinions of Special Education Teachers

It is critical to determine whether there have been any advances or regressions in the social skills of kids requiring special education as a result of distant education programs, and to make any necessary changes and precautions. In this study, it is aimed to determine the effects of distance education applications in the COVID-19 process on the social skill development of students who require special education, according to the opinions of special education teachers. The study is a phenomenological study, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The study group of the research consists of 20 teachers working in public primary schools affiliated to the TRNC Ministry of National Education and Culture in the 2021-2022 academic years. The study group of the research was determined by convenience sampling. There were 12 questions in total, 5 questions containing demographic information in the first part, and 7 questions containing teachers' opinions on distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic period in the second part. The data were analyzed using the descriptive analysis method. As a result of the analysis, 7 themes and 26 sub-themes emerged. According to the results obtained, it is seen that special education practices are partially effective in the development of social skills during the distance education process carried out during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Although distance education is not fully effective in the development of social skills, it has been stated that it is possible to develop them. It has been concluded that especially with the participation of the family and the cooperation of the teacher-family, social skills development can be contributed. The majority of the teachers in the research group reported that they lacked the technology to connect to distance education such as tablets and computers, and that the insufficient internet infrastructure is an important deficiencies in distance education. In addition, it was stated that the difficulty in communicating with the family, the inability to include the family in the distance education process, and the lack of practice in social skills training are also important shortcomings. While it is thought that adequate cooperation with the family will support the development of social skills, it is stated that it is important for school administrators to support teachers and plan systematically, and for parents to support students

The effects of distance education applications in Covid-19 process on social skills development of students with special needs from the perspective of administrators and teachers

Yapılan bu araştırmada, COVID-19 pandemisi süresince gerçekleştirilen uzaktan eğitim uygulamalarının; özel gereksinimli öğrencilerin sosyal beceri yönünden gelişimleri üzerinde yarattığı etkileri ortaya çıkarmak amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yaklaşımı temel alınmıştır ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada; 2020-2021 Eğitim-öğretim yılında KKTC Milli Eğitim ve Kültür Bakanlığına bağlı, 10 farklı devlet ilkokulunda görev yapan 10 özel eğitim öğretmeni ve 5 farklı devlet ilkokulunda yöneticilik yapan 5 okul müdürü çalışma grubu olarak kullanılmıştır. Özel gereksinimli öğrencilerin becerilerini geliştirmek konusunda, uzaktan eğitimin yaratmış olduğu etkileri belirlemek için çalışma grubuna, araştırmacılar tarafında geliştirilen açık uçlu 5 adet soru sorulmuştur. Verileri yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak elde edilmiş ve her bir görüşme 40-45 dk. sürmüştür. Elde edilen veriler, içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak çözümlenmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda; COVID-19 pandemisi sürecinde yüz yüze eğitimin yerine geçen uzaktan eğitim uygulamalarının, özel eğitim öğrencilerine sağladığı yararın tartışılır durumda olduğu görülmüştür. Bulgulara göre, uzaktan eğitim kesinlikle yüz yüze eğitimin yerini tutmamakta, sadece “hiç eğitim olmamaktansa, en azından uzaktan da olsa bazı uygulamalar yapılıyor” anlayışı ile devam etmektedir. Bulgulara göre, fikir ve uygulama bakımından olumlu bir adım olsa dahi özel öğretim öğrencilerinin özel durumlarından dolayı beklenilen başarıya ulaşılamamıştır. Bulgularda, özellikle sosyal becerilerin öğretilmesi ve geliştirilmesi konusunda, uzaktan eğitim uygulamalarının özel gereksinimli öğrenciler açısından yetersiz kaldığı ve bu konuda eksiklik yaşandığı ortaya konmuştur.In this research, it is aimed to reveal the effects of distance education applications carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic on special needs students’ development in terms of social skills. The research was based on the qualitative research approach and semi-structured interview technique was used. In the research; In the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 special education teachers working in 10 different public primary schools affiliated to the TRNC Ministry of National Education and Culture and 5 school principals working in 5 different public primary schools were used as the study group. In order to determine the effects of distance education on improving the skills of students with special needs, 5 openended questions developed by the researchers were asked to the study group. The data were obtained using a semi-structured interview form and each interview took 40-45 minutes. it took. The obtained data were analyzed using the content analysis method. As a result of the research; It has been seen that the benefits of distance education applications, which replace face-to-face education during the COVID-19 pandemic, for special education students are debatable. According to the findings, distance education does not take the place of face-to-face education, it just continues with the understanding that "at least some applications are made even from a distance, rather than no education at all". According to the findings, even though it is a positive step in terms of idea and practice, the expected success could not be achieved due to the special circumstances of special education students. In the findings, it has been revealed that distance education applications, especially in the teaching and development of social skills, are insufficient for students with special needs and there is a deficiency in this regard

Çocuklarda primer böbrek tümörlerinin klinik özellikleri, tedavi yaklaşımları ve tedavi sonuçları

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, çocuklarda primer malign böbrek tümörlerinin klinik özellikleri, tedavi yaklaşımları ve tedavi sonuçlarının değerlendirilmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: 2006 ile 2020 yılları arasında primer malign böbrek tümör tanısı alan ve izlenen çocuk hastaların onkoloji dosyaları geriye yönelik incelendi. Hastaların demografik ve klinik özellikleri ile tedavi yaklaşımları ve izlemleri not edildi. Bulgular: Bu yıllar arasında izlenen 950 malign hastalıklı çocuğun 49’unda(%5,2) primer malign böbrek tümörü vardı. Hastaların yaşı üç gün ile 13 yıl arasında değişiyordu (ortanca, 3 yıl). Erkek kız oranı 25/24'dü. En sık görülen semptom ve bulgu karında kitle idi. İki hasta da bilateral hastalık vardı (%4,1). Patolojik tanılar, Wilms tümörü (n = 44, % 89,8), mezoblastik nefroma (n=2, % 4,1), böbreğin clear hücreli sarkomu (n=2, % 4,1) ve böbreğin primer sinovyal sarkomuydu (n=1, %2). Wilms tümörlü hastalardan sadece ikinde diffüz anaplazi vardı. Hastalarımızın risk grupları düşük (n = 4, % 8.3), orta (n = 35, % 72.9) ve yüksek riskli (n = 9, % 18.8) idi. Hastaların takip süreleri iki ay ile 15 yıl (ortanca, 5 yıl) arasında değişiyordu. Primer böbrek tümörlerinde genel ve olaysız sağ kalım oranları sırasıyla % 72,7 ve% 59,7 idi. Wilms tümörlü hastaların genel ve olaysız sağ kalım oranları %79 ve %63'dü. Sonuç: Primer malign böbrek tümörlerinde özellikle de Wilms tümöründe multidisipliner yaklaşımlarla başarı oranları yükselmiştir. Bundan sonra hem tedavi başarısının daha da artırılması hem de tedavi ilişkili yan etkilerin azaltılması üzerinde durulmalıdır

Mapping of indoor radon survey and dose estimations in health centres in Turkey

Radon and its short-lived daughter products, leading to lung cancer, are the most significant contribution to the exposure of man to ionizing radiation from natural sources. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess indoor radon measurements in 39 rooms of 15 health centres in Osmaniye city, Turkey using CR-39 solid-state nuclear track detectors based on radon dosimeters. Indoor radon concentrations were found to change from 8 to 108 Bqm3 . The associated radiological parameters such as the annual effective dose and excess lifetime cancer risk were computed for staff/patient in the rooms surveyed. The mean annual effective dose and excess lifetime cancer risk values were estimated to be 0.29 mSv and 1.02 103 , respectively. The annual computed effective doses are lower than the suggested action level (3–10 mSvy1 ). Also, with ordinary Kriging method, by using R programing language and quantum geographic information system, indoor radon concentration, annual effective dose, and excess lifetime cancer risk interpolated values were recorded and mapped. The findings obtained in the current study concerning radon levels and their variations will provide baseline values for future research surveys

Cephalic tetanus as a result of rooster pecking: An unusual case

In this paper, a case of cephalic tetanus caused by rooster pecking to the face is presented. Cephalic tetanus is a rare type of tetanus defined by trismus and paralysis of 1 or more cranial nerves. On admission to hospital the patient had facial palsy and trismus. With proper medical management she recovered without any relapse

The Epiphytic Bryophytes of Beldibi and Babadağ Forests (Zonguldak, Turkey)

In this study, the epiphytic bryophyte flora of Zonguldak-Beldibi and Babadağ forests and distribution of bryophytes according to porophyte species were investigated. Based on the result of identifications of 383 bryophyte specimens collected on the stems of the tree in different seasons of the year 2014, total of 40 taxa were found (9 liverworts, 31 mosses). Also, life form analysis of taxa is carried out. Weft (We) and Mat (Ma) are the most dominant life forms of total epiphytic flora. While Carpinus betulus is mostly preferred host tree of the epiphytic taxa, Cornus mas is the least preferred. In addition, most of taxa within the floristic list are mesophyt, sciophyt and subneutrophyt

THE EPIPHYTIC BRYOPHYTE FLORA AND VEGETATION OF ZONGULDAK-GOBU VILLAGE (NORTHWEST TURKEY)

WOS: 000363996600030The epiphytic bryophyte flora and vegetation of the Zonguldak-Gobu village was investigated in this study. Between the years 2012-2013, as a result of identification of the 236 epiphytic bryophyte samples collected from the trunks of trees; total of 29 taxa (8 liverworts, 21 mosses) belonging to 23 genera and 17 families were determined. As a result of evaluation of the 33 releves taken from the trunk of trees by Braun-Blanquet method, the Plagiothecietum neglecti association, Pylaisietum polyanthae typicum and Pylaisietum polyanthae -lophocoleetosum heterophyllae subassociation are identified. From these syntaxa, Plagiothecietum neglecti has been reported for the first time in Turkey, in addition Pylaisietum polyanthae -lophocoleetosum heterophyllae subassociation is new for knowledge. The life forms and life strategies of syntaxa examined in terms of ecological and floristic have been analyzed. Mat and weft are dominant of the life forms while Ag is dominant of the life strategies. In addition, the most taxa of floristic list are determimed mesophytic, sciophyt and acidic as a character