Kurum Bakımında Yetişmiş Kişilerde Damgalanma

Çalışmanın amacı, çocukluk yaşamlarının büyük bir kısmını kurum bakımında geçiren kişilerin bakım süreci ve sonrası dönemde damgalanma deneyimlerini, damganın kendilerini konumlama biçimlerine etkisini ve damganın yarattığı sorunlarla başa çıkma stratejilerini incelemektir. Nitel yöntem ile tasarlanan çalışmada rastlantısal kartopu örnekleme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Uzun süreli kurum bakımında kalan 12 kişi ile yapılan görüşmeler sonucunda elde edilen verilerin analizinde içerik analizi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada öne çıkan sonuçlardan biri; boşanma, ebeveyn yokluğu ve yoksulluğu gibi nedenlerle kurum bakımına yerleştirilen çocuk/gençlere yönelik ön yargı, damgalayıcı ve dışlayıcı tutumların varlığıdır. Kurum bakımına yerleştirilen çocukların bu bakım türüne ilişkin hayatlarında yaşadıkları ilk dışlanmışlık deneyimleri, kendilerini biyolojik ailelerinden uzaklaştıran terk edilmişlik duygusudur. Ön yargılı ve damgalayıcı tutumlar, kurum bakım öyküsüne sahip katılımcıların bakım sürecinde ve sonrasında karşı karşıya kaldıkları önemli bir sosyal problemi oluşturmaktadır. Kurumdan ayrıldıktan sonra damgalanıp dışlanmanın en yoğun yaşandığı alan, iş piyasası olmuştur. Katılımcılar kurum dışı hayatlarında dışlanmaktan kaçınmak için kurumda yetişmiş olduklarını gizlemişler ve sosyal iletişimlerini sınırlandırmışlardır. Katılımcılar açısından damgalanıp dışlanma, kurum bakımında yetişen çocuk/gençlerin hatalarının değil toplumun ayırıcı bakış açısının bir yansımasıdır. Kurum bakımına yerleştirilen çocukların kendilik algısının kurum bakım sürecinden nasıl etkilendiğini anlayabilmek açısından boylamsal çalışmaların yapılması önerilmektedir

The role of associative learning in healthy and sustainable food evaluations : An event-related potential study

Individuals in industrialized societies frequently include processed foods in their diet. However, overconsumption of heavily processed foods leads to imbalanced calorie intakes as well as negative health consequences and environmental impacts. In the present study, normal-weight healthy individuals were recruited in order to test whether associative learning (Evaluative Conditioning, EC) could strengthen the association between food-types (minimally processed and heavily processed foods) and concepts (e.g., healthiness), and whether these changes would be reflected at the implicit associations, at the explicit ratings and in behavioral choices. A Semantic Congruency task (SC) during electroencephalography recordings was used to examine the neural signature of newly acquired associations between foods and concepts. The accuracy after EC towards minimally processed food (MP-food) in the SC task significantly increased, indicating strengthened associations between MP-food and the concept of healthiness through EC. At the neural level, a more negative amplitude of the N400 waveform, which reflects semantic incongruency, was shown in response to MP-foods paired with the concept of unhealthiness in proximity of the dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). This implied the possible role of the left DLPFC in changing food representations by integrating stimuli’s features with existing food-relevant information. Finally, the N400 effect was modulated by individuals’ attentional impulsivity as well as restrained eating behavior

Examining the Psychometric Properties of Acceptance Scale for Kindergarten-Revised (ASK-R) in Turkish

The aim of this study is to investigate the applicability of ASK-R among Turkish pre-school children and determine the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of this scale. This study was conducted with 167 students from different pre-schools in Muğla. Within the aim of the study, three different methods were set down in order to investigate the validity of the scale. First of all, in order to get evidences about the construct validity of the scale, item analysis was conducted. In order to examine construct validity, confirmatory factor analysis was conducted. The fit statistics obtained from factor analysis showed that original form’s factor structure had been confirmed. Internal consistency was calculated and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the total scale was high. The test-retest correlation coefficient for the total score were significant (r= .78, p<0.01). As a result of the study, the Turkish version of ASK-R has good validity and reliability for Turkish pre-school children

Implementation Of Of Non-Pharmacological Birth Facilitator Methods on a Nulliparous Pregnance Case

Doğum, bilinen en şiddetli ağrı kaynaklarından biri olarak tanımlanmakta ve bu süreçte yararlanılan farmakolojik (FAKY) ve non-farmakolojik (NFAKY) ağrı kontrol yöntemlerinden söz edilmektedir. FAKY'in, hissedilen fiziksel doğum ağrısını ortadan kaldırdığı, NFAKY ise ağrı yaşamayı önlediği vurgulanmaktadır. Bu vaka raporunda, habitual abortus hikayesi olan gebeye prenatal doğuma hazırlık eğitimi verildikten sonra doğum destekçisi tarafından NFAKY uygulanması bildirilmiştir.Vaka Raporu: Yirmi sekiz yaşındaki nullipar gebe doğuma hazırlık eğitimi ve doğum desteği için birinci yazara yönlendirilmiştir. 23 Nisan 2015 saat 00:45'te 38,2 gebelik haftasında doğum eylemi başlayan AE'nin travay ve doğum sürecine doğum destekçisi ve eşi dahil olmuştur. Doğum sürecinde bazı NFAKY (loş ortam, müzik, tamamlayıcı sıvı ve gıdalar, aktif doğum pozisyonları, aromaterapi, akubası, buz kesesi, masaj, duş, ıslak sıcak uygulama, solunum egzersizleri) kullanılmıştır.Sonuç ve Öneriler: Doğumda yapılan uygulamaların; gebenin anksiyetesinin giderilmesi, hissedilen ağrı düzeyinin hafifletilmesi, perinede hissettiği baskının azaltılması ve kontraksiyonların indüklenmesinde dikkate değer etkisi görülmüştür. Gebenin doğumdan memnuniyeti yüksek olarak belirlenmiştir. Bu vaka sonuçları ışığında benzer özellikleri taşıyan gebelerde mümkün olduğunca doğuma hazırlık eğitimlerinin ve doğum destekçisi eşliğinde NFAKY kullanımının yaygınlaştırılması önerilmektedir.Giving birth is one of the most severe pain inducing experiences with both pharmacological (PPCT) and nonpharmacological pain control methods (NPPCT) used during the process of delivery. In this case report, NPPCT's implementation was reported by the birth supporter after prenatal preparation and training for birth was given to a pregnant woman who wanted a normal delivery and had a history of premature spontaneous abortions.Case Report: The 28-year-old nullipar was directed to the first author of this article for prenatal training and birth support. On April 23, 2015 at 00:45, week 38.2 of gestation the birth began, and AE's labor and birth process is attended by a birth attendant and her husband. NPPCT (dim light, music, complementary liquids and foods, active birth positions, aromatherapy, acupressure, ice bags, massage, shower, wet hot applications, and breathing exercises) were used during labor and birth process .Conclusions and Recommendations: Applications at birth had considerable effects on reducing the anxiety of the pregnant woman, relieving the level of pain felt, reducing perineal pressure, and inducing contractions. Intrapartum birth satisfaction of pregnant woman was found to be high. In the light of these results, it is recommended that the use of NPPCT assisted by birth supporters should be promoted as much as possible in the case of pregnancies with similar characteristics in preparations for birth

Integrating cognitive presence strategies: A professional development training for K-12 teachers

For K-12 teachers to improve effective teaching skills, cognitive presence (CP) integration into teaching and learning process is of utmost value. CP strategy training can serve as a facilitating component in supporting K-12 teachers’ instructional capacity. This study presents findings of a teacher professional development training aiming CP strategy implementation at K-12 level. Following a mixed-method methodology, the present research was carried out with 53 teachers from four different campuses and grade levels, who were guided to implement CP strategies in their teaching context. The data sources were CP-integrated lesson plans, trainers’ feedback on these lesson plans, teacher responses on a questionnaire. The data collection methods were utilizing an end-of-the-training questionnaire directed to teachers, lesson plan evaluation through a CP rubric, content analysis of trainer feedback on lesson plans and revised lesson plans. Results unveiled that this professional development training designed and implemented for K-12 teachers led to significantly positive changes in teachers’ CP strategy integration into lesson plans regardless of levels, subjects or topics. This study could also provide important contributions to designing teacher professional development training for researchers, practitioners and teacher trainers, particularly in CP dimension. © 2023 by authors; licensee CEDTECH by Bastas, CY

Anatomical Investigation of the Flexor Retinaculum Covering the Tarsal Tunnel in Formaldehyde-Fixed Cadavers

Aim: The flexor retinaculum lies between the medial malleolus of the tibia and the medial process of the calcaneus. It converts grooves on the tibia and calcaneus into the tarsal tunnel. The aim of this study was to analyze the morphometry, the course, and the shape of the flexor retinaculum covering the tarsal tunnel in formaldehyde-fixed cadavers. Material and Methods: Six lower extremities of four formaldehyde-fixed cadavers (four right sides, and 2 left sides) were examined to evaluate the morphometry of the flexor retinaculum. The cadavers were two females and two males with an age range of 60-89 years. A digital caliper (150 mm) and a light microscope were used for measuring parameters. The central length, proximal, midpoint, and distal width, thickness, course, and shape of the flexor retinaculum were examined in this study. Results: The mean central length of the flexor retinaculum was found 42.26±5.18 mm. The mean proximal, midpoint, and distal width of the flexor retinaculum were 29.29±7.29 mm, 29.92±3.66 mm, and 29.76±8.13 mm, respectively. The mean of the thickness was measured at 234.94 µm. The flexor retinaculum coursed vertically in four extremities and coursed obliquely in two extremities. The shape of the retinaculum was triangular in five extremities and quadrangular in only one extremity. Conclusion: The morphometric data obtained from this study can help surgeons during the operations of the tarsal tunnel syndrome. To our knowledge, the width and course of the flexor retinaculum were examined for the first time in this study

“The Lolelaplap (Marshall Islands) in Us: Sailing West to East (Ralik→Ratak) to These Our Atolls (Aelon Kein Ad) Ad Jolet Jen Anij (Our Blessed Inheritance from God)”

This paper discusses the expansion of Oceania through a Marshallese indigenous lens as a focal point. It explains that decolonizing methodologies allows reclaiming of space for mental liberation and reassurement of constitutional rights. It highlights similar occurrences of decolonization practices meeting resistance in the 21st century all while strengthening the human right argument that no human deserves any less than their fellow human brothers and sisters. It argues that an indigenous imagery can only be viewed through an indigenous lens where the researches’ level of purity is retained and unfiltered. It nevertheless argues that Marshallese ethnolinguistics reveal the same cultural practices in America, Judeo-Christianity, and Oceania thus dictating the reality that “we are the same not withstanding one stays here and one there (Bedbedjin Bedbedjen, Bedbedjinma wot Kwe)”. It further explains the importance in these similarities and how Marshallese spirituality predates introduced American Judeo-Christianity despite the latter attempting to marginalize the former. It concludes by stating that Marshallese contributions on the global stage are rooted in that culture of love (IaKwe) which is echoed by the custom(s) revealing the significance of Marshallese validation academically, spiritually, economically, & socially to prevent institutionalized discrimination. This paper ends stating that the agency to know one’s self and how one should fit in the world, is a human right in itself and Marshallese are entitled to this sense of self worth through knowing thy self by thy self where real thinking takes place in one’s own mind as we all live our own lives

Recent Advances in Health Biotechnology During Pandemic

The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which emerged in 2019, cut the epoch that will make profound fluctuates in the history of the world in social, economic, and scientific fields. Urgent needs in public health have brought with them innovative approaches, including diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. To exceed the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, various scientific authorities in the world have procreated advances in real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) based diagnostic tests, rapid diagnostic kits, the development of vaccines for immunization, and the purposing pharmaceuticals for treatment. Diagnosis, treatment, and immunization approaches put for- ward by scientific communities are cross-fed from the accrued knowledge of multidisciplinary sciences in health biotechnology. So much so that the pandemic, urgently prioritized in the world, is not only viral infections but also has been the pulsion in the development of novel approaches in many fields such as diagnosis, treatment, translational medicine, virology, mi- crobiology, immunology, functional nano- and bio-materials, bioinformatics, molecular biol- ogy, genetics, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, and artificial intelligence technologies. In this review, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the development of various scientific areas of health biotechnology are discussed

Optimasi Portofolio Resiko Menggunakan Model Markowitz MVO Dikaitkan dengan Keterbatasan Manusia dalam Memprediksi Masa Depan dalam Perspektif Al-Qur`an

Risk portfolio on modern finance has become increasingly technical, requiring the use of sophisticated mathematical tools in both research and practice. Since companies cannot insure themselves completely against risk, as human incompetence in predicting the future precisely that written in Al-Quran surah Luqman verse 34, they have to manage it to yield an optimal portfolio. The objective here is to minimize the variance among all portfolios, or alternatively, to maximize expected return among all portfolios that has at least a certain expected return. Furthermore, this study focuses on optimizing risk portfolio so called Markowitz MVO (Mean-Variance Optimization). Some theoretical frameworks for analysis are arithmetic mean, geometric mean, variance, covariance, linear programming, and quadratic programming. Moreover, finding a minimum variance portfolio produces a convex quadratic programming, that is minimizing the objective function ðð¥with constraintsð ð 𥠥 ðandð´ð¥ = ð. The outcome of this research is the solution of optimal risk portofolio in some investments that could be finished smoothly using MATLAB R2007b software together with its graphic analysis