COMPARISON OF SOME BIOCHEMICAL VARIABLES DURING KICKBOXING COMPETITIONS

Background: Kickboxing is a high-intensity, intermittent combat sport, which is characterized by short-term complex abilities and tactical key movements. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the factors related to variability in potential biochemical parameters and competition behavior of high-level kickboxing athletes. Methods: Blood samples of athletes, which were obtained pre- and post-maximal competition applied in accordance with the period, were investigated. In the study, a total of 50 athletes, which consisted of 39 male and 11 female amateur athletes with a mean age of 20.08 ± 6.33. Results: Significant differences were determined in the Body Mass Index (BMI) values between females and males. It was determined that athletes’ Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Total Oxidant Level (TOL) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) values were significantly increased pre- and post-competition while it was determined that Total Antioxidant Level (TAL) were significantly decreased (

The First Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Starting Biological Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs: Outcomes from the TReasure Real-Life Database

Objective: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has been resulting in increased hospital occupancy rates. Rheumatic patients cannot still reach to hospitals, or they hesitate about going to a hospital even they are able to reach. We aimed to show the effect of the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the treatment of biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or spondyloarthritis. Methods: Patients were divided into three groups as follows: pre-pandemic (Pre-p: starting on biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy for the first time within 6 months before March 11, 2020); post-pandemic A (Post-p A: starting on biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy for the first time within the first 6 months after March 11, 2020); post-pandemic B (Post-p B: starting on biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy for the first time within the second 6 months). Results: The number of rheumatoid arthritis patients in the Post-p A and B groups decreased by 51% and 48%, respectively, as compared to the Pre-p group similar rates of reduction were also determined in the number of spondyloarthritis patients. The rates of tofacitinib and abatacept use increased in rheumatoid arthritis patients in Post-p period. Conclusion: The number of rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis patients starting on biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs for the first time decreased during the first year of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Do Peripheral and Extra Musculoskeletal Manifestations Have An Impact on Biologic Dmard Prescribing Patterns in Axial Spondyloarthritis: the Results of Treasure Experience

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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FOR WASTE MATERIAL COLLECTION AND FIRE DETECTION

Autonomous vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in a variety of applications, including waste collection and fire detection. In this work, we present the design and implementation of an autonomous vehicle for these tasks in urban environments. The vehicle is equipped with sensors and control algorithms to navigate, detect and collect plastic bottle wastes, and detect fires in real-time. The system uses an off-the-shelf, small-sized, battery-operated vehicle, a simple conveyor belt, and a vision-based, computerized system. Machine learning (ML-) based vision tasks are implemented to direct the vehicle to waste locations and initiate the waste removal process. A fire detection and alarm system are also incorporated, using a camera and machine learning algorithms to detect flames automatically. The vehicle was tested in a simulated urban environment, and the results demonstrate its effectiveness in waste material collection and fire detection. The proposed system has the potential to improve the efficiency and safety of such tasks in urban areas

Family and parent representations in 3-6-year-old-children’s picture books

Bu çalışma, aile olgusuna rastlanan resimli çocuk kitaplarında aile türleri, ebeveyn rolleri ve ebeveyn davranışlarının ne düzeyde ve nasıl temsil edildiğini incelemeyi amaçlanmaktadır. Bu kapsamda 3-6 yaş grubuna hitap eden ve en çok satan yüz (100) resimli çocuk kitabı belirlenmiştir. İncelenen resimli çocuk kitaplarından kırk ikisinde (42) aile temalı içerikle karşılaşılmış ve araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda aile olgusuna rastlanan kitaplarda çekirdek aile yapısının geniş aile yapısına göre daha fazla temsil edildiği tespit edilmiştir. Ebeveyn rolleri incelendiğinde fiziksel, ekonomik ve duygusal bakım sağlayan ebeveyn temsillerine ulaşılmıştır. Fiziksel bakım sağlayan ebeveyn rolünde anne, ekonomik bakım sağlayan ebeveyn rolünde ise baba temsilleri daha fazla öne çıkmaktadır. Hem anne hem baba şefkatli, koruyup kollayan, ilgilenen, seven konumunda yansıtılırken, anne temsilinden farklı olarak babalar kendine güveni tam, öğreten ve güç gerektiren işleri üstlenen özellikleriyle ayrışmaktadır. Ebeveyn davranışları incelendiğinde ise eğitici ebeveyn, kolaylaştırıcı ortam oluşturan ebeveyn, reddedici/ eleştiren ebeveyn, yol gösterici/ katılımcı ebeveyn, disiplinli ebeveyn olmak üzere 5 farklı ebeveyn davranışı öne çıkmaktadır. Çocukların gelişim ve ihtiyaçlarını önceleyerek bilgi ve becerilerini geliştirmeyi amaçlayan çocuk kitaplarının başta aile olmak üzere olumlu ebeveyn temsilleri ve davranışlarının çocuk kitaplarında daha fazla öne çıkartılması çocukların davranış edinimlerine olumlu katkı sağlayacağı unutulmamalıdır.This study aims to examine how family types, parental roles and behavioral characteristics are represented in children's picture books that contain the family phenomena. In this context, the one hundred (100) best-selling children's picture books targeting the age group of 3-6 have been selected. In forty-two (42) of the children's picture books that have been examined, family-themed content was encountered, and they have been included in the study. As a result of the research, it was found that the nuclear family structure was represented more than the extended family structure in the books in which the family phenomena has been found. When parental roles were examined, parent representations providing physical, economic, and emotional care have been found. In the role of the parent providing physical care, it is seen that the representation of the mother is more prominent, while in the role of the parent providing the economic care, the role of the father is more prominent. While both the mother and the father are reflected as caring, protecting, attending, and loving; fathers -unlike the mother's representation- are also reflected as self-confident, instructive and as the person that undertakes tasks that require power. And when the parental behaviors are examined, we see 5 different parental behaviors: the educating parent, the parent that creates an environment that makes things easier, the rejecting/criticizing parent, guiding/participating parent, and the parent who disciplines. It is important to keep in mind that children's books that aim to improve children's knowledge and skills by prioritizing their development and needs, and that positive parental representations and behaviors, especially regarding the notion of family, in children's books will contribute positively to children's behavioral acquisition

Skin manifestations following anti-COVID-19 vaccination: A multicentricstudy from Turkey

Purpose: After the emergence of the pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus, vaccination with various vaccines has started to be implemented across the world. To identify dermatological reactions developing after the COVID-19 vaccines administered in Turkey and determine their clinical features and risk factors that may play a role in their development. Materials and Methods: The study included patients aged ≥18 years, who presented to 13 different dermatology clinics in Turkey between July 2021 and September 2021 after developing dermatological reactions following the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. After providing written consent, the patients were asked to complete a standard survey including questions related to age, gender, occupation, comorbidities, the regular medication used, the onset of cutaneous reactions after vaccination, and localization of reactions. Dermatological reactions were categorized according to whether they developed after the first or second dose of the vaccine or whether they occurred after the inactivated or messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine. The relationship between dermatological reactions and some variables such as gender and comorbidities was also evaluated. Results: A total of 269 patients [116 women (43.1%), 153 men (56.9%)] were included in the study. It was observed that the dermatological diseases and reactions that most frequently developed after vaccination were urticaria (25.7%), herpes zoster (24.9%), maculopapular eruption (12.3%), and pityriasis rosea (4.5%). The rate of dermatological reactions was 60.6% after the administration of the mRNA vaccine and 39.4% after that of the inactivated vaccine. There was a statistically significantly higher number of reactions among the patients that received the mRNA vaccine (p = 0.001). Conclusion: The most common reactions in our sample were urticaria, herpes zoster, and maculopapular eruption. Physicians should know the dermatological side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and their clinical features

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