Quaternary uplift rates of the Central Anatolian Plateau, Turkey: insights from cosmogenic isochron-burial nuclide dating of the Kızılırmak River terraces

The Central Anatolian Plateau (CAP) in Turkey is a relatively small plateau (300 × 400 km) with moderate average elevations of ∼1 km situated between the Pontide and Tauride orogenic mountain belts. Kızılırmak, which is the longest river (1355 km) within the borders of Turkey, flows within the CAP and slowly incises into lacustrine and volcaniclastic units before finally reaching the Black Sea. We dated the Cappadocia section of the Kızılırmak terraces in the CAP by using cosmogenic burial and isochron-burial dating methods with 10Be and 26Al as their absolute dating can provide insight into long-term incision rates, uplift and climatic changes. Terraces at 13, 20, 75 and 100 m above the current river indicate an average incision rate of 0.051 ± 0.01 mm/yr (51 ± 1 m/Ma) since ∼1.9 Ma. Using the base of a basalt fill above the modern course of the Kızılırmak, we also calculated 0.05–0.06 mm/yr mean incision and hence rock uplift rate for the last 2 Ma. Although this rate might be underestimated due to normal faulting along the valley sides, it perfectly matches our results obtained from the Kızılırmak terraces. Although up to 5–10 times slower, the Quaternary uplift of the CAP is closely related to the uplift of the northern and southern plateau margins respectively

Anthropometric and Clinical Analyses of the Distal Tibia, Posterior Tibial Tendon, and Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon on MRI

 This study examined gender-related differences in measurements of the medial malleolus groove (MMG) and tendons passing through it. A total of 103 patients were included, and various measurements were taken. Findings revealed statistically significant differences between genders in MMG depth, width, and length, as well as in the width and thickness of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT) and flexor digitorum longus tendon (FDLT). The study suggests that these measurements can be used for gender differentiation and may have implications in forensic identification and surgical procedures. Additionally, the presence of asymptomatic cases without a detectable MMG highlights the need to consider other pathologies in addition to MMG depth.  This study is important as it contributes to the understanding of gender-related differences in the measurements of the medial malleolus groove (MMG) and associated tendons. By identifying statistically significant differences between genders, such as MMG depth, width, and length, as well as the dimensions of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT) and flexor digitorum longus tendon (FDLT), it enhances our knowledge of anatomical variations between males and females in this region. This information can have practical implications in various fields. For forensic identification, these measurements can aid in gender differentiation when examining skeletal remains or unidentified individuals. In surgical procedures, particularly those involving the MMG and tendons, these measurements can help determine optimal surgical techniques and implant sizing, leading to improved surgical outcomes. Furthermore, the presence of asymptomatic cases without a visible MMG raises awareness of potential variations and other underlying pathologies in the region. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the anatomical differences in the MMG and tendons between genders, enhancing our understanding and potentially influencing various medical disciplines. </p

Devrim otomobilleri : toplumsal bir başarı mı yoksa başka bahara bırakılmış bir rüya mı?

Ankara : İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent Üniversitesi İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi, Tarih Bölümü, 2012.This work is a student project of the The Department of History, Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University.by Nazlı Şenses.Şenses, Nazlı. HIST 200-03ŞENSES HIST 200-03/I 2011-1

Investigation Studies in the Life Experiences of Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-Synthesis Study

Qualitative studies that involved the parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders tend to focus on the adaptation efforts of parents after learning of the diagnosis and their experiences at the time. Identifying experiences that are associated with their child's ASD and the factors that affect their experiences are important to determine the needs of parents who have children with ASD. The present study uses a meta-synthesis method in a review of qualitative studies to investigate the experiences of parents of children with ASD, with the aim to identify common conclusions. The present study makes a review of 18 studies, selected from national and international literature and published between 2008 and 2017, that met the criteria of the study. All of the studies adopted a phenomenology pattern as a qualitative research method to investigate the life experiences of parents of children with ASD, and an overall assessment of the reviewed studies revealed the following four salient themes: the effects of cultural differences on experiences, coping strategies, labeling and advocacy. Further research may focus on such factors as culture and advocacy, both of which influence the parental experience

Anatomical axis validation of lower extremity for different deformities: A radiological study

Aim: The aim of this study was to derive a pure, unbiased, reliable and accurate objective relationship between the local knee axis measurements through a short knee anteroposterior roentgenogram and the lower limb axis measurement through an orthoroentgenogram. Patients and Methods: Radiographs of 114 patients (114 knees) were evaluated by two independent raters for measurement of lower limb axis on an orthoroentgenogram and the local knee axis on short knee anteroposterior X-ray, which was derived by cropping the orthoroentgenogram by a blinded radiology assistant. The raters measured at two different time-points separated by an interval of 30-day period. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliabilities were calculated by intra-class correlation coefficients and three models were built to establish the relationships of X-ray anatomical axis with orthoroentgenogram anatomical axis, orthoroentgenogram anatomical axis with orthoroentgenogram mechanical axis and X-ray anatomical axis with orthoroentgenogram mechanical axis. Results: For three different measurements, intra-class correlation coefficients of Rater 2 were higher than 0.90 which shows perfect reliability, while that for Rater 1 was low. Furthermore, first measurements were more consistent than the second measurement. There was a strong positive correlation in all the three models except for varus cases in the last. Conclusion: The standardized correlation derived between the two different techniques for measuring knee alignment is fairly comparable with the studies in the past and would serve as a reliable template for future studies concerning relationships between the two, in addition to helping knee surgeons make more reliable and accurate interpretations through local knee axis measurements

Investigation Studies in the Life Experiences of Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-Synthesis Study

Qualitative studies that involved the parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders tend to focus on the adaptation efforts of parents after learning of the diagnosis and their experiences at the time. Identifying experiences that are associated with their child’s ASD and the factors that affect their experiences are important to determine the needs of parents who have children with ASD. The present study uses a meta-synthesis method in a review of qualitative studies to investigate the experiences of parents of children with ASD, with the aim to identify common conclusions. The present study makes a review of 18 studies, selected from national and international literature and published between 2008 and 2017, that met the criteria of the study. All of the studies adopted a phenomenology pattern as a qualitative research method to investigate the life experiences of parents of children with ASD, and an overall assessment of the reviewed studies revealed the following four salient themes: the effects of cultural differences on experiences, coping strategies, labeling and advocacy. Further research may focus on such factors as culture and advocacy, both of which influence the parental experience