14 research outputs found
Designing Excited States: Theory-Guided Access to Efficient Photosensitizers for Photodynamic Action
Cataloged from PDF version of article.The in silico design of tetraradical S 1 states was validated experimentally through synthesis, followed by characterization including phosphorescence measurements, use of trap molecules, and cell culture studies, leading to a series of orthogonal dimers of Bodipy chromophores with remarkable singlet oxygen efficiencies (see picture). A new path for the rational development of efficient photosensitizers is thus revealed. Copyright © 2011 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
The impact of transactive memory system and interaction platform in collaborative knowledge construction on social presence and self-regulation
The purpose of this study is to examine the impacts of transactive
memory system (TMS) and interaction platforms in computer-supported
collaborative learning (CSCL) on social presence perceptions and
self-regulation skills of learners. Within the scope of the study,
social presence perceptions and self-regulation skills of students in
collaborative groups constructing knowledge in wiki, blog, podcast and
Facebook platforms in CSCL processes were compared. The study is
designed as a pretest and post-test control group study and was carried
out with 97 university students. Social presence and self-regulation
scales were administered as pretest in the study. At the end of process,
social presence, self-regulation, transactive memory scales and
semi-structured student opinion forms were administered as post-test.
When the findings were examined, it was seen that interaction platforms
and the TMS level of the group did not have a significant impact on
social presence perception individually; yet common impact of these two
variables was significant. When the impact of interaction platforms and
the TMS on self-regulation skills was examined, it was found that whilst
interaction platforms had a significant impact, the TMS alone and
interaction platforms-TMS common impact were not significant
Social Presence and Transactional Distance as an Antecedent to Knowledge Sharing in Virtual Learning Communities
Today, the use of social network-based virtual learning communities is
increasing rapidly in terms of knowledge management. An important
dynamic of knowledge management processes is the knowledge sharing
behaviors (KSB) in community. The purpose of this study is to examine
the KSB of the students in a Facebook-based virtual community created
within the scope of a class in terms of their social presence (SP) and
transactional distance (TD) perceptions. Both SP and TD are important
factors in the creation of a community feeling and in the interaction of
the participants, and it is believed that these two factors will effect
KSB in virtual communities. Data were gathered from 217 university
students by using three scales: the KSB scale, the SP scale
(subdimensions: interaction, ownership, and affective statements) and
the TD scale (subdimensions: student-student {[}S-S] interaction,
student-teacher {[}S-T] interaction, student-content {[}S-C]
interaction, student-interface {[}S-I] interaction, and
student-environment {[}S-E] interaction). The structural equation
modeling showed that students' KSB were related to their SP and TD
perceptions in the process of utilizing virtual learning communities.
The results of the study indicate that each subdimension of SP and TD
scales are significant predictors on KSB. Further researches and
implications are explained and discussed
Systemic comorbidities associated with rosacea: a multicentric retrospective observational study
Background: Once considered a disorder limited to the skin, rosacea is now known to be associated with systemic disorders. The aim of this study was to determine what systemic comorbidities accompany rosacea and to determine the relationship between the type, severity, and duration of rosacea, and the presence of and type of systemic comorbidities. Methods: This retrospective multicenter study was conducted by the Turkish Society of Dermatology Acne Study Group. Thirteen dermatology clinics throughout Turkey participated in the study. A structured physician-administered questionnaire was used to collect patient demographics, clinical findings, and lifestyle data. The principal rosacea subtype, physician global assessment of severity, and duration of rosacea were recorded. Physicians recorded each participant's medical history, including current and past comorbidities, duration of any such comorbidity, and the use of medications to treat any comorbidities. Results: The study included 1,195 rosacea patients and 621 controls without rosacea aged 18–85 years. As compared to the controls, more of the rosacea patients had respiratory tract, gastrointestinal system, and metabolic and hepatobiliary system disorders in a rosacea's severity- and duration-dependent manner. Conclusion: Clinicians must be aware of the potential for systemic comorbidities in rosacea patients, which becomes more likely as disease duration and severity increase. © 2018 The International Society of Dermatolog
Immunization status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A multicenter study from Turkey
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to detect the prevalence and the factors associated with influenza and pneumococcal vaccination and outcomes of vaccination during 2013-2014 season in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Turkey
Immunization status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A multicenter study from Turkey
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to detect the prevalence and the
factors associated with influenza and pneumococcal vaccination and
outcomes of vaccination during 2013-2014 season in patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Turkey.
METHODS: This was a multicenter retrospective cohort study performed in
53 different centers in Turkey.
RESULTS: During the study period, 4968 patients were included. COPD was
staged as GOLD 1-2-3-4 in 9.0\%, 42.8\%, 35.0\%, and 13.2\% of the
patients, respectively. Influenza vaccination rate in the previous year
was 37.9\%; and pneumococcus vaccination rate, at least once during in a
life time, was 13.3\%. Patients with older age, higher level of
education, more severe COPD, and comorbidities, ex-smokers, and patients
residing in urban areas had higher rates of influenza vaccination.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that advanced age,
higher education levels, presence of comorbidities, higher COPD stages,
and exacerbation rates were associated with both influenza and
pneumococcal vaccination. The number of annual physician/outpatient
visits and hospitalizations due to COPD exacerbation was 2.73 +/- 2.85
and 0.92 +/- 1.58 per year, respectively. Patients with older age, lower
education levels, more severe COPD, comorbid diseases, and lower body
mass index and patients who are male and are residing in rural areas and
vaccinated for influenza had significantly higher rates of COPD
exacerbation.
CONCLUSIONS: The rates of influenza and pneumococcal vaccination in COPD
patients were quite low, and the number of annual physician/outpatient
visits and hospitalizations due to COPD exacerbation was high in Turkey.
Advanced age, higher education levels, comorbidities, and higher COPD
stages were associated with both influenza and pneumococcal vaccination