MAGiC: A multimodal framework for analysing gaze in dyadic communication

The analysis of dynamic scenes has been a challenging domain in eye tracking research. This study presents a framework, named MAGiC, for analyzing gaze contact and gaze aversion in face-to-face communication. MAGiC provides an environment that is able to detect and track the conversation partner’s face automatically, overlay gaze data on top of the face video, and incorporate speech by means of speech-act annotation. Specifically, MAGiC integrates eye tracking data for gaze, audio data for speech segmentation, and video data for face tracking. MAGiC is an open source framework and its usage is demonstrated via publicly available video content and wiki pages. We explored the capabilities of MAGiC through a pilot study and showed that it facilitates the analysis of dynamic gaze data by reducing the annotation effort and the time spent for manual analysis of video data

Subclavian Vein Thrombosis Extending into the Internal Jugular Vein: Paget-von Schroetter Syndrome

Paget-von Schroetter syndrome refers to spontaneous thrombosis of the subclavian vein and constitutes 0.5-1% of all venous thromboses. It is prevalent among young and healthy adult males who engage in sports. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential to avoid long-term sequelae. Herein, we report a 42-year-old male weightlifter who presented with swelling of the left arm, pain and a feeling of tightness in the anterior chest wall. At Doppler US and MR angiography, subclavian vein thrombosis extending into the internal jugular vein was detected. Thrombolytic treatment ensured continuous venous flow and the patient’s complaints decreased

The effects of memantine on recovery, cognitive functions, and pain after propofol anesthesia

AbstractObjectivesPostoperative cognitive dysfunction refers to the problems associated with thought and memory that are often experienced after major surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of intraperitoneally administered memantine on recovery, cognitive functions, and pain after propofol anesthesia.MethodsThe study was conducted in Gazi University Animal Research Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey in January 2012. Twenty-four adult female Wistar Albino rats weighing 170–270g were educated for 300s in the radial arm maze (RAM) over three days. Group P was administered 150mgkg−1 of intraperitoneal (IP) propofol; Group M was given 1mgkg−1 of IP memantine; and Group MP was given 1mgkg−1 of IP memantine before being administered 150mgkg−1 of IP propofol. The control group received only IP saline. RAM and hot plate values were obtained after recovery from the groups that received propofol anesthesia and 30min after the administration of drugs in other two groups.ResultsThe duration of recovery for Group MP was significantly shorter than Group P (p<0.001), and the number of entries and exits in the RAM by Group MP was significantly higher during the first hour when compared to Group P (p<0.0001). Hot plate values, on the other hand, were found to be significantly increased in all groups when compared to the control values, aside from Group C (p<0.0001).ConclusionIn this study, memantine provided shorter recovery times, better cognitive functions, and reduced postoperative pain. From this study, we find that memantine has beneficial effects on recovery, cognitive functions, and pain after propofol anesthesia

Elit erkek tenis maçlarının notasyonel analizi

The purpose of this study was to determine profiles of performance in elite male tennis players during competition The aim of this study was to determine profiles of performance in elite male tennis players during competition. The study made that adults championship of Turkey tournament category (February 2008 ENKA adults cup winter n=59, January 2010 TED adults winter cup n=25, November 2010 TAÇ Championships in Turkey n=19) the purpose of have been used that analysis capable 2 pieces of 7 hours shooting tournaments cameras. Smekal et al. were analyzed that match the player’s stroke in the form developed by analyzing the number of time points, game-rest intervals values.  Descriptive statistical analysis of data (arithmetic mean, Standard deviation, frequency distribution) was performed using SPSS 16.0 for Windows program. As a result; values were that effective playing time 21.02±3.38%, average number of strokes 3,62±2,29,  average duration of the rally 5,71±4,87 sec, average of rest period 24,81±18,19 sec, match during the work-rest ratio 1:4,34.  These values are similar to the literature in general. These results, performance athlete training for coaches will provide guidance for the preparation of a comprehensive training program. &Ouml;zet Bu &ccedil;alışmanın amacı elit erkek tenis&ccedil;ilerin m&uuml;sabaka sırasındaki performans profillerini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. &Ccedil;alışmada b&uuml;y&uuml;kler kategorisi tenis turnuvalarının (Şubat 2008 ENKA b&uuml;y&uuml;kler kış kupası n=59, Ocak 2010 TED b&uuml;y&uuml;kler kış kupası n=25, Kasım 2010 TA&Ccedil; b&uuml;y&uuml;kler T&uuml;rkiye şampiyonası n=19 ) ma&ccedil; analizleri yapılmıştır. Turnuvaların analizlerini yapmak amacıyla 7 saat &ccedil;ekim yapabilen 2 adet kamera kullanılmıştır.&nbsp; Smekal ve ark. geliştirdiği ma&ccedil; analiz formunda oyuncuların vuruş sayısı, puan s&uuml;resi, oyun-dinlenme aralıkları analiz edilmiştir. Verilerin tanımlayıcı istatistik analizleri (aritmetik ortalama, standart sapma, frekans dağılımı) SPSS 16,0 for Windows programı kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Sonu&ccedil; olarak; Etkin oyun s&uuml;resi %21.02&plusmn;3.38, ortalama vuruş sayısı 3.62&plusmn;2.29, ortalama ralli s&uuml;resi 5.71&plusmn;4.87 sn, ortalama dinlenme s&uuml;resi 24.81&plusmn;18.19 sn, ma&ccedil; s&uuml;resince &ccedil;alışma-dinlenme oranları 1:4,34 &ccedil;ıkmıştır. Bu değerler genelde literat&uuml;rle benzerlik g&ouml;stermektedir. Bu sonu&ccedil;lar, performans sporcusu yetiştiren antren&ouml;rler i&ccedil;in kapsamlı antrenman programı hazırlamada yol g&ouml;sterici olacaktır. Anahtar kelimeler: tenis, notasyonel, analiz. &nbsp

The effects of emotional regulation and political perception on job satisfaction: an empirical research study in the Turkish health sector

This study aims to find out the relationship between emotion regulation, political perception and job satisfaction by using the Structural Equation Model and to examine whether demographic factors have an effect on this relationship. To test the model, other than the demographic variables, a 19-question scale was applied to 699 employees in the health sector in Diyarbakır, which is located in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. To analyze the collected data, Structural Equation Modeling method was used with the aid of AMOS 18.0 software. A positive linear relationship between emotion regulation and job satisfaction and a negative relationship between political perception and job satisfaction were determined. Besides these two latent variables, emotion regulation and political perception; it was found that age, sector and title contributed to explain variances in the job satisfaction variable which was at 34%. Additionally, some differences in terms of demographic variables were found. The job satisfaction of employees working in private hospitals was higher than those working in public hospitals; the emotion regulation ability of employees working in public hospitals was higher than those working in private hospitals; the emotion regulation ability of employees between the age 41 and 50 was higher than those who were younger; the emotion regulation ability of employees who had undergraduate degrees was higher than those who had graduate degrees

Quality Charecteristics of Sorghum and Some Plants Silages Mixed at Different Rates

Bu çalışma sorgumun (Sorghum bicolor L.) değişik yem bitkileri ile karışımlarından hazırlanan silajların ham besin maddesi içeriklerini ve kalite özelliklerini belirlemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Bu amaçla sorguma soya (Glycine max L.), kapari (Capparis spp.), Leucenea leucocephala L. ve çayır düğmesi (Sanguisorba minor Scop) bitkileri %0 (kontrol), %20, %40, %60 oranında karıştırılarak silolanmıştır. Silajlarda yapılan analizler sonucunda, en yüksek ham protein (HP) %16.50 ile %40 sorgum+%60 L. leucocephala (S40+L60) silajından elde edilirken, en düşük HP (%3.71) %100 sorgum (S100) silajından elde edilmiştir. Bununla beraber, sorgum ile bazı yem bitkilerinin karıştırılarak silolanmasıyla kuru madde (KM; %25.45 ile 39.85), ham yağ (HY; %2.10 ile 4.07 arasında), ham kül (HK; %1.77 ile 4.48 arasında), suda çözünebilir karbonhidrat (SÇK; %1.08 ile 2.09 arasında), kalsiyum (Ca; %0.40 ile 2.56 arasında) ve fosfor (P; %0.11 ile 0.43 arasında) içeriklerinde önemli artışlar; ham selüloz (HS; %18.18 ile 23.81 arasında), nötr deterjan lif (NDF; %30.52 ile 43.35 arasında) ve asit deterjan lif (ADF; %17.42 ile 22.23 arasında) içeriklerinde ise önemli azalmalar tespit edilmiştir (P<0.01). Sonuç olarak, sorgum bu 4 bitki ile karıştırılarak silolandığında başta protein içeriği olmak üzere besin maddeleri yönünden daha kaliteli silajlar elde edilebileceği ve bu bitkilerinde silaj yapılarak değerlendirilebileceği görülmüştür.This study was conducted to determine the crude nutrient contents and quality characteristics of silages prepared from sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) (S100) and the mixture of sorghum and soybean (Glycine max L.), Capparis spp., lesser burnet (Sanguisorba minor Scop), Leucenea leucocephala L. at the rates of 20%, 40%, 60% respectively. As a result of this experiment, among all silages, while highest crude protein (16.50%) were determined from 40% sorghum + 60% L. leucocephala (S40+L60) silage, the least crude protein (3.71%) determined from 100% sorghum (S100) silage. In addition, in legume mixed sorghum silages, dry matter (between 25.45% with 39.85), crude fat (between 2.10% with 4.07), crude ash (between 1.77% with 4.48), water soluable carbohydrate (between 1.08% with 2.09), calcium (between 0.40% with 2.56) and phosphor (between 0.11% with 0.43) showed significant increase, however; crude cellulose (between 18.18% with 23.81), notr detegent fiber (between 30.52% with 43.35) and acid detergent fiber (between 17.42% with 22.23) decreased significantly (P<0.01). As a result of this study, on mixing sorghum with these 4 crops could possibly result in a high quality silages notably for protein, and these crops could be evaluated for silage

Protective effect of resveratrol against methotrexate-induced oxidative stress in the small intestinal tissues of rats

Kurt, Nezahat/0000-0002-1685-5332; Arslan, Aynur/0000-0001-5968-5823WOS: 000361557500026PubMed: 26379839The effect of resveratrol on the damage induced by methotrexate (MTX) in rat duodenum and jejunum tissue was investigated and evaluated in comparison with famotidine. the rats were divided into four groups as healthy group (HG), resveratrol+MTX (RMTX) group, famotidine+MTX (FMTX) group and the control group which received MTX (MTXC). RMTX group was given resveratrol 25 mg/kg and FMTX group famotidin 25 mg/kg, while MTXC and HG groups were orally administered distilled water once a day for 30 days. the rats in RMTX, FMTX and MTXC groups were given MTX of 5 mg/kg dose by the same way for 30 days. At the end of this period, amount of MDA, 8-OH/Gua and tGSH, and MPO gene expression were measured in the duodenal and jejunal tissues and the results were histopathologically evaluated. Resveratrol and famotidine were found to significantly prevent elevation of the MDA, 8-OH/Gua and MPO parameters with MTX and decrease of the levels of tGSH in the duodenal and jejunal tissues. Both drugs prevented severe damage to the villus and crypt epithelium in the duodenum and jejunum, congestion and hemorrhage, inflammatory cell infiltration and necrosis in the mucosa and submucosa due to MTX administration. Resveratrol could be considered in the clinical practice for treatment of the tissue damage in the intestines due to use of MTX, in comparison with famotidine. Resveratrol may be more advantageous than famotidine in long-term use against MTX toxicity since it does not inhibit gastric acid secretion