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Yayınlar
- MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ4The Effect of Psychological Resilience on Hope in Individuals With Schizophrenia
Üşenmez, Tülay Yıldırım; Budak, Funda Kavak; Ayhan, Mehmet Osman
This study aimed to determine the effect of psychological resilience on hope in individuals with schizophre-nia. This was a cross-sectional study. One hundred and one (101) individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia were included in the study. The Descriptive Characteristics Form, Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), and Herth Hope Scale (HHS) were used to collect data. A pos-itive and moderate correlation was ob-served between the individuals’ mean total HHS scores and mean total BRS scores (P < .05, r = 0.508). Additionally, as a result of regression analysis, hope was found to be associated with 25% of the total variance in psychological resil-ience. The results of this study indicate that as the psychological resilience of the individuals increased, their hope levels increased, or as the hope levels of the individuals increased, their psychological resilience increased.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ4Clinical Nurses’ Opinions on Education of Nursing Students: Qualitative Study
Gül, Şenay; Arslan, Sevda; Erkuş Küçükkelepçe, Gülhan
Objectives: This study is conducted to explore clinical nurses’ experiences and perspectives regarding the clinical education of nursing students using Benner’s theory. Materials and Methods: Qualitative design was used in this study. A purposive sample of 15 nurses was recruited from both public and university hospitals in 3 cities in the central, eastern, and southeastern areas of the country. A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted. Results: The thematic analysis revealed 3 themes: (a) characteristics of nurses as instructor, (b) nurses’ roles and responsibilities in nursing education, and (c) the factors affecting the effectiveness of clinical education themes emerged. Conclusion: Clinical nurses have important roles and responsibilities in increasing the effectiveness of nursing education. The personality traits, roles, and responsibilities of clinical nurses affect the learning of nursing students. Clinical nurses should be trained to guide nursing students.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ1Relationship between the symptoms of COPD and the quality of sexual life
Kaplan Serin, Emine; Alp Dal, Nursel; Gümüşsoy, Süreyya
Objective: This study was conducted to assess the relationship between the symptoms experienced by women with COPD and the quality of their sexual life. Method: This study was designed as a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study was conducted at a hospital’s chest diseases clinic located in the western of Turkey. The sample comprises 62 female patients hospitalized with diagnosis of COPD. A questionnaire form, the Medical Research Council Scale (MRCS), the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) and the Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F) applied to the women with COPD. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Kruskal Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U Test, correlation and regression analysis, were used for the data analysis process. Findings: The decrease in the education level of the participants who have any accompanying chronic disease, and experience symptoms during sexual intercourse negatively affects their quality of sexual life. The quality of sexual life decreases as age, duration of marriage and duration of illness increase (p < 0.05). The results of the linear regression analysis carried out to predict the quality of sexual life of women with COPD shown that the increase in mMRC and CAT significantly decreased the quality of sexual life. These variables explain 58% of the variance. Conclusions: The result of the study shown the sexual quality of life of women with COPD was impaired and COPD symptoms affect them.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ2Integration of electron beam technology into fresh produce wash water line: Effect of inoculum suspension medium and water quality parameters on the radioresistance of Salmonella Typhimurium ATCC 13311
Omac, Basri; Moreira, Rosana G.; Castell-Perez, Elena
Electron beam technology may be integrated into the fresh produce wash water line, as an advanced oxidation process (AOP). However, prior to implementation, effectiveness of the technology must be assessed. Hydroxyl radical scavengers were used to quantify the role of yield of hydroxyl radicals in inactivation of the selected pathogen in aqueous solution. The combined lethal effect of e-beam treatment with aqueous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) solution was also investigated. The radioresistance of Salmonella Typhimurium ATCC 13311 in deionized (DI) water, that is radiation D10 values, increased (p <.05) from 0.15 ± 0.00 kGy to 0.18 ± 0.00 kGy and to 0.19 ± 0.06 kGy when peptone water (PW) and phosphate buffered saline (PBS) was dissolved into DI water, respectively. Membrane-permeable ethanol provided better protection for this pathogen than nonpermeable PEG. Results suggest that to minimize the protective effects of inoculating suspending media used for the preparation of Salmonella suspension, 1.0 mM phosphate buffer (PB) should be used in microbial studies of irradiated foods. Nitrate and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) reacting with hydrated electrons (eaq−) and hydroxyl radicals (·OH), respectively, induced more sequestering of ·OH. E-beam treatment with 0.60 kGy dose in aqueous solution with H2O2 led to a reduction of 6.44 ± 0.03 log CFU/mL f S. Typhimurium ATCC 13311.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ4The role of A268V exon-7 polymorphism of PPARA in development of axial spondyloarthritis; [Aksiyal spondiloartrit gelişiminde PPARA'nın A268V ekson-7 polimorfizminin rolü]
Akbulut, Ekrem; Yolbas, Servet; Ozgen, Metin
Objectives: Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the axial skeleton. Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPARA) is an intracellular transcription factor, which play a role in inflammation and osteoblasting activity. This study is designed to investigate the relationship of NG_012204.2:p.Ala268Val polymorphism of PPARA with axSpA risk and its role in disease development. Methods: This study was conducted with 168 patients and 181 controls. Genotyping was done with MALDITOF. Gene expression level was analyzed by quantitative real time PCR (RT-qPCR). The protein homology models of PPARA were created with ProMod3. Ligand binding dynamics were tested using the AutoDock4 docking program. Statistical evaluations were made with SPSS (ver24) and GeneGlobe. Results: Our results showed that C>T polymorphism causing NG_012204.2:p.Ala268Val change was associated with disease risk (p=0.024) and T allele increased disease risk 1.7 times (95% CI=1.070-2.594). PPARA expression decreased (p<0.05) in individuals carrying the T allele. We determined that the ligand entry pocket was opened 1.1 Å in the polymorphic PPARA. Polymorphic change caused a decrease in the ligand binding affinity. Conclusions: Our results provide an important contribution to elucidating the development of axSpA and demonstrate the potential of PPARA as a marker for the diagnosis of axSpA.
- MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ3The adaptation of the Well-Being in Pregnancy (WiP) Questionnaire into Turkish: validity and reliability of a questionnaire
Sunay, Zeliha; Sabancı Baransel, Esra; Uçar, Tuba
This study aimed to adapt the Well-Being in Pregnancy (WiP) Questionnaire into Turkish and assess the instrument’s validity and reliability in pregnant women. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was applied to 500 pregnant women included in Sample I, while confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to 386 pregnant women in Sample II. As a result of the EFA applied to Sample I, it was found that the 12-item WiP encompasses two factors (Positive Affect and Satisfaction subscale and Concerns subscale), and as a result of the CFA applied to Sample II, it was found that the scale has good fit indices (χ 2/df = 1.990, p =.000, CFI = 0.95, GFI = 0.95, AGFI = 0.93, RMSEA = 0.04, and PCLOSE = 0.000). The Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficients that were obtained as a result of the reliability analyses of the scale were found as 0.72, 0.70 and 0.60 for all items of WiP, its first subscale and its second subscale, respectively. It was found that the item-total correlations of the scale varied in the range of r = 0.44–0.55 (p <.001). In the test–retest analysis, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between the total scores of the scale obtained in two different implementations (r = 0.412, p =.024). This study supported the use of WiP as a valid and reliable instrument for Turkish pregnant women. Impact StatementWhat is already known on this subject? The Well-Being in Pregnancy (WiP) Questionnaire developed in 2017 by Alderdice et al. is a measurement tool that is used to determine the positive and negative emotions of pregnant women. This questionnaire has not been translated to other languages. What do the results of this study add? The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of WiP were found to acceptable, and two subscales were identified as the Positive Affect and Satisfaction subscale and the Concerns subscale. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? This reliable and valid instrument can be used for measuring the whole spectrum of well-being rather than just poor psychological health.
AtıfScopus3WoS1OpenAlex6İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ2Sperm quality and oxidative stress in chub Squalius orientalis and Padanian barbel Barbus plebejus (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) after in vitro exposure to low doses of bisphenol A
Kutluyer, Filiz; Çakir Sahilli, Yeliz; Kocabaş, Mehmet; Aksu, Önder
In an aquatic environment, the presence of Bisphenol A (BPA) adversely affects reproduction, biology, behavior, gonads, and early larval development of fish due to being endocrine-disrupting compound. In addition, the detected concentration of BPA in water bodies is reported to be higher than 0.41 μg/L. As an alternative tool, sperm cells are used in toxicological assays for the reliable and practical assessment. For these reasons, we examined the effects of in vitro exposure of BPA on sperm quality of chub Squalius oriantalis and Padanian barbel Barbus plebejus. Spermatozoa were exposed to lower concentrations (0, 0.5, 1.25, 2.5, and 5 µg/L) of BPA for 2 h. The enzymatic activities [glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD)] and lipid peroxidation (MDA) were evaluated in spermatozoa. The results demonstrated that BPA exposure significantly decreased activities of SOD and GSH-Px but increased CAT activity and lipid peroxidation (MDA). Compared to control, the percentage and duration of sperm motility significantly decreased. Overall, spermatozoa clearly showed the sensitivity to lower concentrations of BPA.
AtıfScopus16WoS17OpenAlex14İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ3Changes in body composition and blood parameters in sedentary women during 12 weeks of complex exercises
Apaydın, Murat B.; Polat, Metin
Background and Study Aim Material and Methods Results Conclusions There are studies examining the effects of exercise programs on body and blood parameters in sedentary individuals, but there are few studies examining the effects of resistance and cardio exercises in combination. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of step-aerobic, cardio and resistance training on body composition and blood parameters in sedentary women for 12 weeks. Step-Aerobic, Cardio and Resistance exercises were applied to the volunteers participating in the study for 12 weeks, 3 days a week for 1 hour each. Body weight, body mass index, body fat percentage and body muscle percentage values were determined from body composition measurements before and after the application. Glucose, Vitamin D3, Triglyceride, Cholesterol, High-density lipoprotein and Low-density values were measured from blood parameters. There is no exercise planning was done in the control group. After the exercise program, a significant decrease (p<0.05) in body weight, body mass index, body fat ratio, Glucose, Vitamin D3, Triglyceride, Cholesterol and Low-density values and a significant increase (p<0.05) in High-density lipoprotein and values were determined in the study group. In the control group, no significant change was observed in both body composition and blood parameters (p>0.05). In the this study, it was found resistance, cardio and step-aerobic exercise programs had a positive effect on body composition and blood parameters in sedentary women. In the control group, there is no positive data for the end of the this study and there is no significant change not only body parametres bu also blood measurement in the control group.
AtıfScopus2WoS1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ2Investigation of body image perception, self-esteem, and self-confidence in female-to-male transsexuals before and after sex reassignment surgery
Gümüşsoy, Süreyya; Hortu, İsmet; Dönmez, Sevgül; Alp Dal, Nursel; Ergenoğlu, Ahmet M.
Purpose: The study was aimed at investigatting the changes in body image perception, self-esteem, and self-confidence of female-to-male transsexuals (FtM) after sex reassignment surgery (SRS). Design and Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted with the female individuals who undergo FtM SRS between May 2018 and May 2019. The study data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Body Image Scale, Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory, and Self-Confidence Scale. Findings: It was observed that the patients' postoperative body image perception, self-esteem, and self-confidence improved. As their postoperative body image perception was higher than was their preoperative body image perception, their postoperative self-esteem and self-confidence levels were also higher. In addition, as their self-esteem increased, so did their self-confidence. Practice Implications: It was found that the patients' postoperative body image perception, self-esteem, and self-confidence improved.
AtıfScopus4WoS6OpenAlex5İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ3Relationship between stress perceived by married individuals and attitudes to violence against women in the pandemic
Dal, Nursel Alp; Beydağ, Kerime Derya
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between married individuals’ perceived stress level and violence against women attitudes in the pandemic. Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted on a total of 773 married individuals between January and July 2021. The data were collected using a demographic information form, the perceived stress scale (PSS), and the ISKEBE violence against women attitude scale (ISKEBE Attitude Scale). Results: Of the married individuals, 34.8% were subjected to verbal violence, and 4.7% were subjected to physical violence. In addition, 18.9% of them had a worse marital relationship in the pandemic than that before the pandemic. There was a weak positive correlation between the married individuals’ PSS and ISKEBE Attitude Scale total mean scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: Midwives and nurses should evaluate their patients’ perceived stress levels and violence against women attitudes.
- MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ2Silver/selenium/chitosan co-substituted bioceramic coatings of Ni–Ti alloy: Antibacterial efficiency and cell viability
Say, Yakup; Aksakal, Bunyamin; Sinirlioglu, Zeynep A.
The effects of silver (Ag), selenium (Se), and chitosan (Cht) additives on the antibacterial activity and cell viability of NiTi were investigated. Three different hydroxyapatite (HA)-based bioceramic coatings to improve the antibacterial activity and cell viability of NiTi; HA, HA/Ag, and HA/Se–Cht were applied to NiTi substrates by a sol–gel method. The coated samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy–electron-dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction and surface hardnesses were measured. The antimicrobial efficiency of the coatings and uncoated surfaces were tested against Escherichia coli-JM 103 and Staphylococcus aureus-ATCC29293. In vitro cell–material interactions using Saos-2 osteoblast cells were characterized by a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (mitochondrial activity test) assay for cell viability. A homogeneous, crack-free, and porous surface morphology is achieved in coatings. It has been shown that the Se–Cht additives did not have a significant effect on the surface hardness of the HA coating, but the Ag additive increased the hardness. Through in vitro antibacterial activity and cell viability tests, it was shown that Ag additive to bioceramic coatings significantly increased (p <.05) antibacterial properties but caused a decrease in cell viability. However, although Se–Cht additives did not have a significant effect on antibacterial properties (p <.05), it was observed that they increased cell viability.
AtıfScopus8WoS8OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ3Examination of diaphragm thickness, mobility and thickening fraction in individuals with COPD of different severity
Topcuoğlu, Ceyhun; Tütün Yümin, Eylem; Hizal, Mustafa; Konuk, Suat
Background/aim: Diaphragm thickness and mobility assessed by ultrasound in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) reflect the function of the diaphragm. The aim of this study is to compare the diaphragm thickness, mobility, and thickening fraction in individuals with COPD of different severity and healthy individuals and examine the relationship between these parameters and pulmonary function test parameters. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional observational study design was used. Thirty individuals (mild = 11; moderate = 13; severe = 6) with COPD and 29 healthy male individuals aged between 40–75 years were included in the study. The individuals included in the study were evaluated between October 2020/May 2021. Pulmonary functions were measured with a spirometer, while diaphragm thickness, mobility, and thickening fraction were measured by ultrasound. Results: The right and left diaphragm thickness, mobility, thickness variation, thickening fraction, and mobility were lower in individuals with COPD than in healthy individuals (p < 0.05). The left Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) diaphragm thickness, right Total Lung Capacity (TLC), and FRC diaphragm thickness were higher in mild COPD than moderate COPD and moderate COPD than severe COPD (p < 0.05). The right diaphragmatic thickening fraction and rate were higher in mild COPD than in moderate and severe COPD (p < 0.05). The left mobility was lower in severe COPD than in mild COPD (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Diaphragm ultrasound parameters decrease as disease severity increases in individuals with COPD. We think that adding diaphragm ultrasound parameters together with pulmonary function test to the evaluation of individuals with COPD will provide additional contributions to determining the course of the disease.
AtıfScopus17WoS17OpenAlex17TR Dizin1İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ3Identification of Potential Inhibitors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Angiotensin-converting Enzyme 2 and the Main Protease from Anatolian Traditional Plants
Kılınç, Namık; Açar, Mikail; Tuncay, Salih; Karasakal, Ömer Faruk
Background: The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused a global health catastrophe by affecting the human population around the globe. Unfortunately, there is no specific medi-cation or treatment currently available for COVID-19. Objective: It is extremely important to find effective drug treatment in order to put an end to this pandemic period and return to normal daily life. In this context and considering the urgency, rather than focusing on the discovery of novel compounds, it is critical to explore the effects of existing herbal agents with proven antiviral properties on the virus. Methods: Molecular docking studies were carried out employing three different methods, Glide extra precision (XP) docking, induced fit docking (IFD), and molecular mechanics/generalized born surface area (MM/GBSA), to determine the potential antiviral and antibacterial effects of 58 phytochemicals present in Rosmarinus officinalis, Thymbra spicata, Satureja thymbra, and Stachys lavandulifolia plants against the main protease (Mpro) and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) enzymes. Results: 7 compounds stood out among all the molecules, showing very high binding affinities. Accord-ing to our findings, the substances chlorogenic acid, rosmarinic acid, and rosmanol exhibited extremely significant binding affinities for both Mpro and ACE2 enzymes. Furthermore, carnosic acid and alpha-cadinol showed potent anti-Mpro activity, whereas caffeic acid and carvacrol exhibited promising anti-ACE2 activity. Conclusion: Chlorogenic acid, rosmarinic acid, rosmanol, carnosic acid, alpha-cadinol, caffeic acid, and carvacrol compounds have been shown to be powerful anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents in docking simulations against Mpro and ACE2 enzymes, as well as ADME investigations.
AtıfScopus32WoS30OpenAlex31İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Evaluation of health managers’ opinions about decentralization in health services; [Sağlık Yöneticilerinin Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Desantralizasyona İlişkin Görüşlerinin Değerlendirilmesi]
Bas, Kazim; Sur, Haydar
OBJECTIVE: It was aimed to determine the opinions of health-care managers on theimplementation of decentralization in health-care services. METHODS: The research is a cross-sectional and descriptive study.Sample of the study included 261 health managers. Research data were collected from health-care managers between June 8 and July 17, 2020, using face-to-face interviews technic by a questionnaire, in an average of 20–25 minutes. The obtained data were transferred to the computer environment and analyzed with the number, percentage, and Chi-square tests. RESULTS: About 52.5% of the health managers stated that health-care services should be provided by the public, 63.2% of them stated that health-care services should be a form of empowered decentralization, 41.8% of them stated that decentralization could be successful in Turkiye, 62.6% stated that decentralization would provide flexibility in health-care management, 70.3% of them said that it could find solutions to the problems, and 73.3% of them stated that it will improve employee performance whereas 44.9% of them stated that it would negatively affect providing services in integrity, 67.2% of them stated that it would cause regional inequalities, 73.2% of them said that local factors will intervene in health-care services, and 57.9% reported that it would weaken the central power. CONCLUSION: The majority of health-care managers prefer that health-care services are provided by the public health-care service and prefer the empowered decentralization of health-care services. More than half of the health-care managers expressed their positive views such as the fact that decentralization provides flexibility in health-care services, improve the performance, and participation in service along with the negative views such as the fact that decentralization negatively affects the service delivery, causes regional inequalities and intervention of local factors, and weakens the central power.
AtıfScopus1WoS1OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2022Scopus SJRQ2Dental Material Detection based on Faster Regional Convolutional Neural Networks and Shape Features
Imak, Andaç; Çelebi, Adalet; Türkoğlu, Muammer; Şengür, Abdulkadir
In this paper, a novel approach is proposed to detect the dental materials in dental Panoramic images. In general, dental Panoramic images are examined by the dentists to detect the dental materials of the patients. Examining the dental Panoramic images is a time-consuming procedure and necessitates highly skilled dentists. Thus, computer imaging and decision support systems based on machine learning are in demand for dental applications. In this study, a semi-automatic, image processing and machine learning based approach is proposed for detection of dental materials in dental Panoramic images. More specifically, the dental materials namely dental filling, dental bridge and tooth crown are targeted by the proposed approach. Within the approach developed, the dental Panoramic images used as input are initially pre-processed for noise removal and tooth region is determined using a deep learning approach. To this end, a faster Regional Convolutional Neural Networks (RCNN) method is employed. A tooth region correction procedure is applied after application of faster RCNN to determine the exact location of the tooth region as faster RCNN may produce more tooth regions than one correct tooth region. Graph cut (GC) based image segmentation is applied to segment the tooth region into foreground and background regions. Shape based feature extraction and classification are applied to determine the tooth problem. A dataset has been established in dental faculty hospital of private dental clinics. The proposed approach is simple yet quite effective. In all classification methods, the average accuracy scores were around 90%.
AtıfScopus9WoS7OpenAlex10İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ2Investigation of the effect of the life satisfaction and psychological well-being of nursing students on their happiness levels
Yeşi̇ltepe, Akgün; Sayar, Serap; Çal, Ayşe
Purpose: This study aims to examine the effect of nursing students' life satisfaction and psychological well-being on their perceived happiness levels. Method: The study, which was designed as a descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in Turkey with 264 students of nursing. Findings: Students' life satisfaction and happiness (r = 0.722), psychological well-being and happiness (r = 0.743), and psychological well-being and life satisfaction (r = 0.689) were found to be positively and highly correlated. Students' gender and perception of income status and general health status affected their happiness levels. It was revealed that life satisfaction and psychological well-being predict happiness (63.6%). Practice implications: The factors of life satisfaction and psychological well-being play a decisive role in the happiness of nursing students.
AtıfScopus19WoS18OpenAlex20İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ2Homophobia levels of parents of nursing students and affecting factors
Beydağ, Kerime Derya; Alp Dal, Nursel
Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the homophobia levels of parents of students who receive nursing education and the factors affecting their homophobia levels. Design and Methods: The study was carried out as a descriptive and cross-sectional study on the 375 parents of nursing students. Findings: There was statistically significant difference between the case when parents know that there is a homosexual individual in their immediate environment and the mean The Hudson and Ricketts Homophobia Scale (HRHS) score, as well as between the case when parents know that a friend of theirs is homosexual and the mean HRHS score (p < 0.05). Practice Implications: It should be taken into account that parents' prejudices against homosexuals may also affect the way their children view homosexuals.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ1Aroclor 1254 impairs sperm quality, fertilization ability, and embryo development of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Kocabaş, Mehmet; Kocabaş, Filiz Kutluyer; Aksu, Önder; Benzer, Fulya; Erişir, Mine; Sahilli, Yeliz Çakir
The polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in aquatic environment adversely affect non-target organisms, including fish. Especially, the male reproduction and next generation can be damaged through high exposure to these pollutants. Hence, the sperm cells were exposed to sublethal concentrations of Aroclor 1254 (0, 1, 5, 10, or 25 mg/l) for 4 h. The sperm quality parameters were analyzed by SCA (Sperm Class Analyzer). The fertility, eyeing, and hatching rates were determined as gamete markers. Lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde-MDA), glutathione (GSH), and antioxidant enzymes [superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT)] were measured for determination of oxidative stress. Our results showed that Aroclor 1254 negatively affected the motility rate and duration, fertilization rate, embryogenesis, and hatching and also triggered antioxidant defense mechanisms at the highest concentration (25 mg L−1). Furthermore, linear speed (VSL), linearity index (LIN), and amplitude lateral head (ALH) were significantly changed after exposure to 25 mg L−1, and the lowest concentrations (1 and 10 mg L−1) did not significantly affect the motility and fertilizing capacity. The embryogenesis and hatching were significantly affected by sperm exposure to 1, 10, and 25 mg L−1 of Aroclor 1254. Consequently, Aroclor 1254 causes potential hazards in male germ cells, and the exposure of sperm cells to pollutants can adversely affect next generation of wild populations.
AtıfScopus6WoS5OpenAlex4İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ1The effect of pungency perception and personality traits on consumer's preferences from various regions of Türkiye for cig kofte, a traditional Turkish food
Boran, O.S.; Omac, B.; Gokce, Y.; Hayaloglu, A.A.
The aim of this study was to test whether personality traits influenced liking and choice of pungent foods such as cig kofte for Turkish population. In addition, we explored the role of demographic variables (gender and regions of Türkiye) and various concentration of capsaicin in cig kofte on the relation between personality traits and the frequency of annual cig kofte intake and liking of a spicy meal. Data of 316 participants from different region of Türkiye (47% women and 53% men) were examined. Participants were categorized for demographics, region, and personality traits (sensitivity seeking (AISS), sensitivity to reward (SR) and sensitivity to punishment (SP). They tasted cig kofte including various concentrations of capsaicin (trans-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide; 50, 75, 100, and 150 μM) and then evaluated liking and perceived intensity in it. A significant positive correlation was found between the liking of a spicy meal and frequency of annual cig kofte intake. Although a significant negative correlation was observed between the liking of a spicy meal and each concentration of capsaicin in cig kofte, no correlation was seen between the frequency of annual cig kofte intake and each concentration of capsaicin. In addition, the liking of a spicy meal was only associated with a personality trait, AISS, but the frequency of annual cig kofte intake was related to personality traits, AISS and SR. Besides, the relations between the frequency of annual cig kofte intake, liking of a spicy meal, personality traits (AISS, SR, and SP) and various concentration of capsaicin were influenced by both gender and region. Finally, no clear relationship was observed between liking and perceived intensity in cig kofte.
AtıfScopus4WoS4OpenAlex4İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ2Investigation of the changes in rheological properties and some quality characteristics of probiotic fermented almond milk with added different ratios of orange juice
Duran, Gülseven; Cevik, Mutlu
In this study, the changes in pH, titratable acidity, survival of Lactobacillus acidophilus, mold and yeast counts, rheological properties, and sensory evaluation of fermented almond milk samples with and without added 100% orange juice at three different ratios (10%, 20%, and 30%) were investigated. pH and titratable acidity values of fermented almond milk samples varied between 3.97–4.40 and 0.178%–0.478% at the end of the fermentation process, respectively. It was determined that the survival of L. acidophilus content of fermented samples varied between 7.58 and 7.95 log CFU/ml. The best suitable rheological model for the flow behavior of all fermented almond milk samples was the Power-Law model. Fermented almond milk samples with added 20% and 30% orange juice was more preferred by the panelists. It is thought that the results of this study could provide valuable information for equipment and pumping systems that can be installed on an industrial scale. Practical applications: In recent years, cereals (oats, rice, corn), legumes (soybean, cowpea, chickpea), oilseeds (sesame, sunflower, flaxseed), and hard-shelled fruits (almond, coconut, hazelnut, peanut, walnut) is widely used in the production of plant milk. In this study, the changes in some quality and rheological properties of fermented almond milk samples with added different ratios of orange juice were investigated. It was determined that all fermented almond milk samples had high probiotic content at the end of the fermentation stage. As a result of the sensory evaluation, it was determined that the acceptability of fermented almond milk with added 20% and 30% orange juice was very high compared to other samples.
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