Revisiting feminist historiography on women\u27s activism in Turkey: beyond the grand narrative of waves

Recent contributions in feminist historiography challenge the reading of women\u27s movements through the waves metaphor and destabilise rigid periodisations. These contributions have triggered debates about the way feminism and women\u27s activism are analysed in the West, but their implications for feminist historiography in non-Western contexts have yet to be discussed. New studies, including our own, on Kemalist and socialist women\u27s activisms suggest that the agendas affiliated with the post-1980 ‘second wave’ of feminism in Turkey had been raised prior to the 1980s. These findings call for critical engagement with the long-established idea that there have been two waves of women\u27s movement in Turkey with a period of ‘barren years’ in between. In this article we explore the formation and scholarly implications of the waves analysis as a grand narrative in feminist historiography on women\u27s activism in Turkey. We argue that the literature on feminism and women\u27s activism must be rewritten, by not only incorporating the previously omitted histories of women\u27s activism but also challenging the salient assumption that women\u27s organising must be independent and position itself in opposition to the state to qualify as feminist

Revisiting feminist historiography on women's activism in Turkey: beyond the grand narrative of waves

Recent contributions in feminist historiography challenge the reading of women's movements through the waves metaphor and destabilise rigid periodisations. These contributions have triggered debates about the way feminism and women's activism are analysed in the West, but their implications for feminist historiography in non-Western contexts have yet to be discussed. New studies, including our own, on Kemalist and socialist women's activisms suggest that the agendas affiliated with the post-1980 ‘second wave’ of feminism in Turkey had been raised prior to the 1980s. These findings call for critical engagement with the long-established idea that there have been two waves of women's movement in Turkey with a period of ‘barren years’ in between. In this article we explore the formation and scholarly implications of the waves analysis as a grand narrative in feminist historiography on women's activism in Turkey. We argue that the literature on feminism and women's activism must be rewritten, by not only incorporating the previously omitted histories of women's activism but also challenging the salient assumption that women's organising must be independent and position itself in opposition to the state to qualify as feminist.Published versio

Assessment of Hg, Cd, Pb and Cr accumulations in razor clam (Solen marginatus) from the Homa Lagoon

In this study; the accumulation of Hg, Cd, Pb, and Cr were investigated seasonally in razor clams (Solen marginatus) from the Homa Lagoon. The highest heavy metal concentrations were found in summer which is spawning period. When detected Hg, Cd and Pb levels were compared with provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI), Turkish Food Codex and European Regulations values, no potential health risk was found. However, heavy metal pollution in razor clam from the Homa Lagoon should be monitored due to excessive Cr concentrations in respect to PTWI value

Parvovirus-B19 and Hematologic Disorders

Parvovirus-B19 (PV-B19) is a member of Parvoviridae, which is one of the smallest DNA viruses. PV-B19-associated diseases usually serve as a good representation of the balance of virus, host response and the immune system. The diseases manifested with PV-B19 are erythema infectiosum, which is common in children, hydrops fetalis, transient pure red cell aplasia in patients with chronic hemolytic anemia, arthralgia - mostly observed in women, and chronic pure red cell aplasia in immunocompromised individuals. Cytopenia (bicytopenia, monocytopenia or pancytopenia) may also accompany the diseases mentioned above. On the other hand, there are many diseases, including neurologic, vasculitic, hepatic, rheumatoid, nephritic, autoimmune, myocardial, and others in which the mechanisms of the diseases are not clear, which may be associated with PV-B19. The virus may manifest with unexpected and unexplained clinical pictures and lead to misdiagnosis. Therefore, hematologic disorders in any unestablished clinical diagnosis should be investigated for PV-B19 infection. However, serologic examination for PV-B19 diagnosis is not sufficient in immunocompromised status. The virus can be determined with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the serum or tissue samples. Supportive therapy, blood transfusion and immunoglobulin are the conventional therapeutic interventions for PV-B19 today. Vaccination studies are under examination. (Turk J Hematol 2010; 27: 224-33)WoSScopu

Determining some of the quality characteristics of probiotic yogurts manufactured by using microencapsulated Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii

WOS: 000452607600014Probiotics can be defined as living microorganisms that positively contribute to human health by regulating the intestinal flora of a host and stimulating the immune system. As stated in many studies carried out in recent years, probiotic microorganisms are known to be very useful for human health. Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii is the only probiotic yeast that has been patented. In this study, it was aimed to determine the physical, rheological, chemical, and microbiological quality parameters of probiotic yogurts manufactured using this yeast microencapsulated via extrusion method during storage. Black cherry jam was used in order to enrich the sensory properties of products and the products were stored for 21 days. Microbiological characteristics such as total mesophilic aerobic bacteria, total coliform, total lactic acid bacteria, total yeast-mold, and viability of the S. boulardii were determined by analyzing the samples. We also investigated sensory properties such as external appearance, consistency (with spoon and by mouth), odor, flavor, and overall acceptability throughout the storage to evaluate the acceptability of the product by consumers.TUBITAK (the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (TUBITAK) [1919B011603439]We would like to thank TUBITAK (the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) for financial support within the scope of 2209-A University Student Research Projects Support (Project No: 1919B011603439)

An Unusual Case of Reactive Lymphocytosis Mimicking Acute Leukemia

The diagnosis of acute leukemia is based on a combination of clinical, hematological, morphological, cytogenetic, and immunophenotypic data. The authors report a case of reactive lymphocytosis with extremely elevated lymphocytic and lymphoblastic leukocytosis that mimicked acute lymphoblastic leukemia, not only morphologically, but also in immunophenotypic analysis. They could not determine any underlying disease marker other than infectious symptoms that were present for 20 days prior to presentation to their clinic. Although this case presented with extremely high lymphocytic leukocytosis, the patient had normal blood cell lineage, a moderate level of blastic cells in bone marrow, and normal physical findings. These findings convinced the authors to follow up the patient before beginning treatment.Wo

The evaluation of acquired aplastic anemia in children and unexpected frequency of varicella-zoster virus association: a single-center study.

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EFFECTS OF INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING ON RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS AMONG UNCONTROLLED ASTHMATICS

Background: Specific breathing exercises are reported to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms; although no significant benefit on lung function or reduction of exacerbation risk is indicated. Additionally, inspiratory muscle training (IMT) aims to increase diaphragm and inspiratory muscle endurance. In this study, IMT has been performed in uncontrolled asthma patients to investigate its effect on respiratory symptoms and pulmonary functions

Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin in Combination with Lamivudine for Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Children Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation

Abstract: There is little information in literature about the use of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIg) in recipients of bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Here, we report two children who received IV HBIg (Hepatect‐CP) and lamivudine treatment during BMT course for either patient or donor hepatitis B virus (HBV) viremia. A four‐year‐old girl underwent a fully human leukocyte antigen‐matched allogeneic BMT for thalassemia major from her mother positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). A 12‐yr‐old boy with chronic myeloid leukemia, positive for HBsAg and HBV‐DNA received a fully HLA‐matched allogeneic BMT from his sister in the first chronic phase of the disease. HBIg was successfully used in both cases to prevent HBV reactivation of the recipients. The results of our observations are encouraging and we suggest that HBIg in combination with lamivudine may be used in such cases especially in post‐transplant early period to prevent HBV reactivation.Wo