A new species of \u3cem\u3eEuscorpius\u3c/em\u3e Thorell, 1876 from the Antalya Province, southern Turkey (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae)

A new scorpion species, Euscorpius gocmeni sp. n., is described based on specimens collected from the Antalya Province (Akseki District) in southern Turkey. It is characterized by a high trichobothrial count (Pv = 11–13, et = 7–8, em = 4, and eb = 4), a high pectinal teeth count (Dp = 10–12 in males, 8–9 in females), medium-small size, and light to medium brown-reddish color

Chilaiditi Syndrome After Colonoscopy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Chilaiditi Syndrome (CS) was first described by Demetrius Chilaiditi in 1910 as a condition characterized radiologically by thepositioning of the colon between the liver and the diaphragm. This condition of unknown cause is very rare in the general population. Although it is usually asymptomatic, it may present with acute, chronic, or recurrent forms and might be associated with symptoms such as constipa-tion, dyspnea, loss of appetite and chest pain. Diagnosis of CS is important since it might be confused with pneumoperitoneum, may cause intestinal obstruction, perforation, and ischemia, and might possibly result in intestinal perforations during colonoscopy. We report the case of a 62-year-old woman who presented with sudden dyspnea and abdominal pain after colonoscopy and was diagnosed as CS after radiolog-ical imaging

A new species of \u3cem\u3eEuscorpius\u3c/em\u3e Thorell, 1876 from Mount Honaz in southwestern Turkey (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae)

A new species of scorpion, Euscorpius honazicus sp. n., is described from Mount Honaz, in the province of Denizli, in southwestern Turkey, based on morphological and molecular evidence, increasing to 14 the Euscorpius species currently recognized in Turkey

Etudes on iurids, IX. Further analysis of a rare species \u3cem\u3eProtoiurus kadleci\u3c/em\u3e (Scorpiones: Iuridae) from Turkey, based on adult males

Additional material of a rare scorpion species Protoiurus kadleci (Kovařík et al., 2010) from Turkey (Antalya Province) was examined, in particular, sexually mature males. New information is presented on the morphometric differences between adult and subadult males of this species, and on the differences between P. kadleci and other species of Protoiurus. An updated diagnosis of P. kadleci is presented, as well as updated key to six species of Protoiurus, and a map showing all known localities

Traditional herbal drugs against liver diseases – Experimented in vitro using HepG2 cells for induced steatosis

Salvia fruticosa leaves, Malva sylvestris flowers, Taraxacum officinale aerial parts, Plantago ovata seeds, Tanacetum parthenium aerial parts, and Allium sativum bulbs are documented for traditional use against hepatic disorders and different liver diseases. To evaluate herbal drug material for potential use against liver diseases, at molecular level for the efficacy linked to ethnobotanical documented data.Different herbal extracts were prepared and standardized by HPLC, according to European Pharmacopoeia. Initially 0.25 mg/mL each standardized extract was applied to oleic+palmitic acid induced fatty liver using a HepG2 cell culture model. ALT, AST, GSH, and MDA levels were comparatively analyzed, in addition to cell Nil Red staining. The highest activity for MDA reduction was observed for the A. sativum extract at 48.2% level, followed by 36.4% for M. sylvestris, and S. fruticosa extracts with 27.3% reduction, respectively. Glutathione levels increased to 59.1% when A. sativum extract was applied. M. sylvestris extract increased the glutathione levels in the medium by 49.7%; S. fruticosa extract decreased ALT levels by 53.5% and M. sylvestris extract by 38.5%, whereas the standard resveratrol reduced ALT level by 30.9%, respectively. The AST levels for M. sylvestris extract was 46.5%, compared to resveratrol by 93%. A. sativum, M. sylvestris, and S. fruticosa standard extracts showed relatively good correlation and activity where further in vivo studies should be performed

Ortaöğretim Öğrencilerinin Sanal Dünyalarının Günlük Hayatlarına Yansımaları Üzerine Bir Durum Çalışması

Bu ccedil%253Balışmanın amacı%253B Z kuşağı olarak tanımlanan 2000 yılı ve sonrasında doğan ortaouml%253Bğretim ouml%253Bğrencilerinin souml%253Bylemlerinde kullandıkları dili ve kullandıkları bu dili kaynağını tespit etmektir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma youml%253Bntemlerinden durum ccedil%253Balışması deseniyle desenlemiştir. Bu araştırmanın ouml%253Brneklem grubunu İstanbulun Avrupa yakasında bir lisede ouml%253Bğrenim gouml%253Brmekte olan 15-17 yaş grubundaki 32 erkek ve 30 kız ouml%253Bğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada ouml%253Brneklem grubunun belirlenmesinde tipik durum ouml%253Brneklemesi youml%253Bntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri, ouml%253Brneklem grubunu oluşturan toplam 62 ouml%253Bğrenci ile gouml%253Bruuml%253Bşuuml%253Blerek toplanmıştır. Araştırma verileri gouml%253Bruuml%253Bşme soruları yoluyla elde edilmiş olup, elde edilen veriler betimsel analiz yoluyla temalara ayrılarak kodlanmıştır. Araştırmada ouml%253Bğrencilerden guuml%253Bnluuml%253Bk hayatta ve kendi aralarındaki konuşmalarda kullandıkları kelimeler ve bu kelimelerin anlamlarını yazmaları istenmiştir. Ouml%253Bğrencilerden alınan kelime listeleri tabloya douml%253Bkuuml%253Blmuuml%253Bştuuml%253Br. Daha sonra ouml%253Bğrencilerle beş sorudan oluşan kısa bir gouml%253Bruuml%253Bşme yapılmış ve bu gouml%253Bruuml%253Bşmede ouml%253Bğrencilerin bu kelimeleri ilk nereden duydukları, bu kelimeleri en ccedil%253Bok nerelerde ve kimlerle kullandıkları, bu kelimeleri kullandıklarında yakın ccedil%253Bevrelerinin tepkilerinin neler olduğu sorulmuştur. Ouml%253Bğrencilerin verdikleri cevaplar tablolaştırılarak yorumlanmıştır. Z kuşağı olarak tanımlanan bu yaş grubundaki ouml%253Bğrencilerin sanal duuml%253Bnya ve buna bağlı olarak gelişen sosyal medyadan birccedil%253Bok yabancı kelimeyi anadilleri iccedil%253Binde doğal suuml%253Breccedil%253Bte fark etmeden kullandıkları tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca ouml%253Bğrencilerin bu kelimelerden bazılarının Tuuml%253Brkccedil%253Be karşılıklarını hiccedil%253Bbir şekilde bilmedikleri de araştırmanın sonuccedil%253Bları arasında yer almaktadır

The association between TAPSE and right atrial contractile strain

BACKGROUND: In the descending arm of tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) there is a notch formation which corresponds to the contractile phase of the atrial strain curve. Theoretically, this notch formation stands for atrial contraction. AIMS: We aim to characterize the notch formation on the TAPSE, the predictors of its existence, its relationship with the right ventricle and right atrial strain (RAS) parameters. METHODS: Retrospectively selected 240 patients were investigated for the determinants of the notch formation on TAPSE and the relation between RAS and TAPSE. RAS was analyzed using 2D speckle tracking in a dedicated mode for atrial analysis and reported separately for the reservoir, conduit, and contractile phases. RESULTS: 71.7% (n = 172) of patients had the notch formation on the TAPSE and 70.4% (n = 169) had a normal value of right atrial contractile strain (RASct). Most of the patients with a notch formation also had preserved RASct (95.9%; P <0.001). In multivariable analysis, RASct (odds ratio [OR], 1.45; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13­­‒1.77; P = 0.020) remained significant with the notch formation. Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) analysis demonstrated that a RASct of ‒19% was found as a cut-off for presence of notch formation. ROC area was 0.897 (95% CI 0.844–0.951; P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The changes in TAPSE configuration represents the changes in atrial contractile phase. The descending arm of the TAPSE indicates the RASct as whether it is preserved or not. The notch formation persists if the RASct is above ‒19%. So, an easier, more applicable, and more effortless tool TAPSE can be used as an indicator of atrial contractile phase by its configuration in daily routine

Effects of melatonin on flowering, seed yield and seed quality of onion under salt stress

The effects of melatonin on flowering, seed yield and seed quality of onion (Allium cepa L.) under salt stress conditions were investigated. Onion bulbs were incubated for 24 hr before planting in 1, 2, 4 and 8 μM melatonin solutions. Salt stress was imposed on the plants four times after planting by an irrigation programme using 100 mM, 200 mM and 400 mM NaCl. The data recorded were: number of leaves, leaf length, number of flowers, flower stalk length, main flower stalk length (from bulb neck to flower structure), expected number of seeds, 1000-seed weight, seed creation percentage, number of seeds per bulb, germination rate, initial count value, germination peak day, germination index, germination peak value, average daily germination, germination value and average germination day. At 400 mM salinity stress, no flowering was observed even though green leaves formed from the bulbs. At 200 mM salinity, only 8 μM melatonin solution provided flowering of the plants. As a result of testing to determine seed quality, seeds obtained from plants grown under 100 mM salt stress with supplementation of 2, 4 and 8 μM melatonin gave similar results, although at 200 mM salinity, a dose of 8 μM melatonin gave significantly highest values. When all the results are evaluated together, it can be suggested that an application of 8 μM melatonin may preserve the seed yield and seed quality of onion under salt stress condition.</p

Examen de los factores que afectan los niveles de agresión de los fanáticos del fútbol: muestras en Turquía

[Abstract] Fan aggression is a societal problem that affects many sports clubs worldwide. It should be handled in all dimensions to prevent individual and social aggression in sports environments. The study aims to examine the factors affecting the aggression levels of football fans. The study sample consisted of 909 people, 474 males, and 435 females. In addition to the personal information form, the "Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire" and "Football Fanaticism Scale" were used as data collection tools. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis was used to determine the relationships between variables, and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was used to examine the predictive power of independent variables on aggression. In addition, the Independent Samples T-Test was conducted to compare aggression in terms of gender. The results show that aggression predicts fanaticism positively, team identity, age, and education level negatively. In addition, it was observed that males exhibited high levels of physical and verbal aggression, while the females had high team identities. As a result, it can be said that fanaticism, team identity, age, education level, and gender are the main predictors of aggression (40%).[Resumen] La agresión de los fanáticos es un problema social que afecta a muchos clubes deportivos en todo el mundo. Debe ser manejado en todas sus dimensiones para prevenir agresiones individuales y sociales en ambientes deportivos. El estudio tiene como objetivo examinar los factores que afectan los niveles de agresión de los aficionados al fútbol. La muestra del estudio estuvo compuesta por 909 personas, 474 hombres y 435 mujeres. Además del formulario de información personal, se utilizaron como herramientas de recolección de datos el "Cuestionario de agresión de Buss-Perry" y la "Escala de fanatismo por el fútbol". Se utilizó el análisis de correlación producto-momento de Pearson para determinar las relaciones entre las variables, y se utilizó el análisis de regresión lineal múltiple para examinar el poder predictivo de las variables independientes sobre la agresión. Además, se realizó la prueba T de muestras independientes para comparar la agresión en términos de género. Los resultados muestran que la agresión predice positivamente el fanatismo, negativamente la identidad del equipo, la edad y el nivel educativo. Además, se observó que los hombres exhibían altos niveles de agresión física y verbal, mientras que las mujeres tenían altas identidades de equipo. Como resultado, se puede decir que el fanatismo, la identidad del equipo, la edad, el nivel educativo y el género son los principales predictores de agresión (40%)