Farklı habitatlarda Convolvulus oleifolius var. Deserti'nin morfoloji ve fizyolojisinde değişimler

Apostol adasının farklı vejetasyon zonlarında bulunan Convolvulus oleifolius Desr. var. deserti Pamp./Sürmeli yayılgan'ın morfolojik özellikleri, fotosentetik pigment içerikleri, prolin ve toplam protein miktarları çalışılmıştır. Örnekler Bodrum-Türkbükü-Muğla-Türkiye, Apostol adasının littoral-epilittoral ve interior vejetasyon zonlarından toplanmıştır. Gövde uzunluğu, organ büyüklüğü, tüy yoğunluğu ve çiçeklenme durumunda belirgin farklılıklar vardır. Fotosentetik pigmentler littoral-epilittoral vejetasyon zonda, interior vejetasyon zondakinden daha azdır. Littoralepilittoral vejetasyon zonda prolin miktarı interior vejetasyon zondakinden önemli derecede daha yüksekken, toplam protein miktarı önemli derecede daha düşüktür. C. oleifolius var. deserti'nin morfolojik ve fizyolojik özelliklerinin çeşitli habitatlara uyum mekanizması sonucu ortaya çıkan önemli farklılıkları sergilediği düşünülebilir. Bu nedenle, çalışmamız farklı habitatlara uyumlu ve/veya toleranslı bitkilerin seçilmesi ve değerlendirilmesi için önemlidirMorphological features, photosynthetic pigment contents, proline and total protein amounts of Convolvulus oleifolius Desr. var. deserti Pamp./Surmeli yayilgan in different vegetation zones of Apostol Island are studied. Samples were collected from littoral-epilittoral and interior vegetation zones of Apostol Island, Bodrum-Turkbuku-MuglaTurkey. There are obvious differences in terms of stem length, organ size, hair density and inflorescence. Photosynthetic pigments in littoral-epilittoral vegetation zone are less than in interior vegetation zone. Prolin amount is significantly higher, but total protein amount is significantly lower in littoral-epilittoral vegetation zone than in interior vegetation zone. It may be thought that the morphological and physiological features of the C. oleifolius var. deserti exhibited considerable differences which appeared be the product of adaptive mechanisms to different habitat. So, our study is important for improving and selecting crops tolerant of and/or adapted to different habita

Isolated torsion of fallopian tube in a post-menopausal patient: A case report

Isolated fallopian tube torsion after menopause is a rare condition. Here we report the second case of isolated fallopian tube torsion in a post-menopausal woman. A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman presented with right lower abdominal pain. Sonography depicted a simple cystic mass adjacent to the right uterine border. Laparatomy revealed torsion of the right fallopian tube together with a paraovarian cyst. Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed a simple paraovarian cyst with severe congestion, necrosis and hemorrhage. Tubal torsion Should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute lower abdominal pain, even in post-menopausal women. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved

Spleen Rupture Due to Anticoagulant Use: A Case Report

WOS: 000579406500030Spleen rupture caused by anticoagulant drug use is a rare but potentially fatal condition. Co-existence of oral anticoagulant use and complaint of abdominal pain must remind diagnosis of spleen rupture. in this paper, we aimed to present a case of spleen rupture identified in a patient with history of heart valve replacement and concomitant oral anticoagulant use. A 44-year old male patient admitted to emergency service with complaint of abdominal pain sustained for 12 hours. There was no history of trauma. A subcapsular hematoma sized 9x8 cm in spleen and perihepatic fluid were identified in computerized tomography (CT) examination. There was no active bleeding in abdominal CT angiography; however, emergent surgery was planned for patient due to impaired hemodynamic balance and decreasing hemoglobin level. in laparotomy, extensive hemorrhagic fluid in abdomen and active bleeding in spleen were present. Spleenectomy was performed. Patient was discharged at postoperative 5th day without a serious problem during postoperative monitoring. Spleen rupture is a rare condition in patients with anticoagulant use. Lack of trauma history may mislead clinican and may delay diagnosing. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for patient

STAKEHOLDER BASED WEIGHTS OF NEW SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS PROVIDING PANDEMIC RESILIENCE FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

During COVID-19, the building and service characteristics of residential buildings turned out to be more critical due to lockdowns. The present research assesses the importance of new sustainability indicators for residential buildings in three categories (e.g., Health and Safety, Environmental Resources Consumption, and Comfort) that provide resilience for pandemic periods. The opinions of stakeholders on the identified indicators were collected and then analyzed. ‘Health and Safety’ category is found to be the most critical among the others. The prevention of virus propagation, mental health, and building air quality are three crucial indicators playing essential roles in the health and safety category. In more detail, innovative smart technologies, including touchless technologies, are identified as a priority in preventing virus propagation. Outdoor spaces and safe indoor places for socialization are weighted as essential in supporting the well-being and mental health of the resident. Finally, air filtration and segregation of medical waste indicators are considered critical in preventing the spread of viruses. There was a consensus among the local and international experts since they did not significantly report differing opinions for the majority of the indicators. However, there was a shift in experts’ opinions towards pandemic-oriented indicators compared to conventional sustainability indicators

Facilitating Circular Economy Strategies Using Digital Construction Tools: Framework Development

The construction sector has undergone several transformations to address adverse environmental, economic, and social impacts. The concept of the circular economy (CE) has transcended into this domain to solve the needs of construction amid resource constraints. Furthermore, advanced digital tools are being implemented across industries owing to the boost given by the fourth industrial revolution. This paper aims to develop a framework that investigates the effect of digital tools on CE implementation in the construction sector. The study is based on a three-step approach, where first, an initial framework design based on a systematic literature review was conducted. This is followed by framework optimization using semistructured interviews with experts and validation through a case study. This study resulted in the development of a new framework, which aims to investigate how advanced digital tools can be used in the construction sector to enhance CE implementation. The contribution of the present study is two-fold: (1) the integration (addressing existing research gap) of CE and digitalization concepts in the construction sector; (2) an investigation into the critical barriers, offering insights for construction practitioners

Assessment of peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in children with vitamin B-12 deficiency

Cure, Medine Cumhur/0000-0001-9253-6459WOS: 000327894900020PubMed: 23677174Vitamin B-12 deficiency is a worldwide problem. It affects all ages, including children. It is one of the most common nutritional disorders and can cause harmful effects on the nervous system. in this study, we compared the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFLT) in a healthy control group with children with vitamin B-12 deficiency. in our study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of vitamin B-12 deficiency on the RNFLT in children with the optical coherence tomography (OCT) method. Sixty-six children with a diagnosis of vitamin B-12 deficiency (patient group) and 66 age- and sex-matched healthy children (control group) were enrolled in this prospectively designed study. Blood counts, vitamin B-12 levels, folate levels, and full biochemical parameters were obtained for all the subjects in each group. Peripapillary RNFLT measurements were performed with Cirrus HD spectral domain OCT. the thickness of the superior retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) in the vitamin B-12 deficiency group was significantly lower than that of the control group (p = 0.037). Although the average thickness of the RNFL was lower in the patient group, there was no statistically significant differences (p = 0.216). in the vitamin B-12 deficiency group, the average RNFL thickness and the superior RNFL thickness were significantly correlated with vitamin B-12 levels (r (1) = 0.353, p (1) < 0.004 and r (2) = 0.416, p (2) = 0.001, respectively). Our study showed that a deficiency in vitamin B-12, elsewhere it is important for the development of the central nervous system, is associated with a reduction in the thickness of the superior RNFL