Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kurumsal Akademik Arşivi
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Use of Rainwater Harvesting from Roofs for Irrigation Purposes in Hydroponic Greenhouse Enterprises
(MDPI, 2024) Boyacı, Sedat; Atılgan, Atılgan; Kociecka, Joanna; Liberacki, Daniel; Rolbiecki, Roman
This study was conducted to determine the irrigation water demand due to solar radiation in high-tech greenhouses using hydroponic systems in Turkey's Mediterranean and continental climates, and to determine the annual water consumption and storage capacity with harvested rainwater. Intensive greenhouse cultivation and the recent increase in modern greenhouse cultivation were important factors in selecting the provinces for the study. The chosen provinces were Antalya and Adana, with a Mediterranean climate, and Afyonkarahisar and K & imath;r & scedil;ehir, with a continental climate. In this research, depending on the production period, the amount of water consumed per unit of area in greenhouses in Antalya, which has a Mediterranean climate, was determined to be 1173.52 L m-2 per yr-1, and in Adana, it was 1109.18 L m-2 per yr-1. In the provinces of Afyonkarahisar and K & imath;r & scedil;ehir, where a continental climate prevails, water consumption was calculated to be 1479.11 L m-2 per yr-1 and 1370.77 L m-2 per yr-1, respectively. Storage volumes for the provinces of Antalya, Adana, Afyonkarahisar and K & imath;r & scedil;ehir were found to be 438.39 L m-2, 122.71 L m-2, 42.12 L m-2 and 43.65 L m-2, respectively. For the provinces of Antalya, Adana, Afyonkarahisar and K & imath;r & scedil;ehir, the rates of rainwater harvesting and meeting plants' water consumption were calculated to be 80.79%, 54.27%, 27.47% and 25.16%, respectively. In addition, the amount of water fee savings that could be achieved by rainwater harvesting was calculated to be USD 901.3 per yr-1 for Antalya, USD 835.3 per yr-1 for Adana, USD 247.6 per yr-1 for Afyonkarahisar and USD 210.2 per yr-1 for K & imath;r & scedil;ehir. As a result, rainwater harvesting will not only provide economic gain to enterprises but will also be important in reducing the negative effects of irregular rainfall regimes caused by climate change on underground and surface water resources. It was also concluded that enterprises should focus on popularizing rainwater harvesting.
Investigation of the Effect of Oral Ivermectin on Systemic Inflammatory Response and Quality of Life in Scabies Patients
(Springer, 2024) Demirbaş, Abdullah; Demirbaş, Gözde Ulutaş; Durmaz, Koray; Metin, Zuhal
Scabies is a prevalent ectoparasitic infectious disease, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. As a consequence of the infestation, localised cutaneous inflammation, pruritus and polymorphic skin lesions develop. The primary symptoms of scabies manifest as hypersensitivity-like reactions and immune responses, the precise mechanisms of which remain poorly defined. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of oral ivermectin treatment in patients with scabies on the systemic immune response and the patient's quality of life (QoL). Patients admitted to the dermatology outpatient clinic and diagnosed with scabies were administered oral ivermectin treatment following diagnosis at week 0 and 2. Laboratory tests were conducted to measure complete blood count (CBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels before treatment and at week 4. The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) was calculated using the platelet, neutrophil and lymphocyte counts. Additionally, data pertaining to the Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI) were recorded. In 119 patients (51 males) diagnosed with scabies, increases in ESR, CRP, and SII values and decreases in inflammatory cell counts and DLQI scores were observed one month after treatment with oral ivermectin. The results of the study showed that the use of oral ivermectin, a scabicidal agent, triggered the inflammatory response and improved the QoL of the patients.
Post-Traumatic Cauda Equina Concussion: Definition and Description of the Injury Mechanism
(Wiley, 2024) Asan, Ziya; Saray, Hatice
Despite being a prevalent clinical condition, cauda equina concussion has not been thoroughly elucidated in the literature. The aim of this study is to delineate the etiology and pathogenesis of cauda equina concussion and its associated clinical manifestations. Patients exhibiting clinical manifestations indicative of spinal cord injury and transient neurological deficits after spinal trauma were evaluated retrospectively. The pathogenesis was elucidated through correlating clinical presentations with radiological findings. Neurological deficits were categorized into two principal groups, symmetrical and asymmetrical. Non-penetrating fractures were classified to ascertain the relationship between the type of trauma and the ensuing neurological deficits. A cohort of 82 patients was diagnosed with cauda equina concussion. Among these, 58 had experienced vertical trauma resulting from falls, while 24 had encountered axial trauma in vehicular accidents. Stable spinal fractures were identified in 52 patients across multiple levels, whereas single-level fractures were observed in 30. Asymmetrical neurological deficits were detected in 51 (62.19%) patients, with a notably higher incidence among those subjected to vertical trauma (p < 0.014). The mean recovery time was 14.25 +/- 15.16 h for sensory deficits and 11.25 +/- 13.36 h for motor deficits in those patients. Notably, motor deficits resolved more expeditiously than sensory deficits in all cases presenting with both. Cauda equina concussion emerges as a frequently encountered clinical phenomenon attributable to the impact of high-energy vertical forces. Neurological deficits commonly manifest asymmetrically. The rapid resolution of neurological deficits presents challenges for the diagnostic process.
The Impact of Fruit Production and Trade on Global Climate Change: The Case of EU-27 Countries
(Springer, 2024) Doğan, Hasan Gökhan; Kaplan, Esra
Global climate change is a crucial issue of the third millennium. The discussion of food security and access risks has become widespread worldwide. Countries are developing policies and making agreements at the regional and global levels. Agricultural production is one of the many sectors affected by global climate change. The agricultural sector contributes to CO2 emissions through tillage, fertilizer and pesticide use, agricultural waste, and transportation. Fruit growing is one area where these factors are used intensively. The production and foreign trade of these products using intensive agricultural methods contribute to annual temperature increases on Earth. This study analyzes the impact of total fruit production, imports, and exports on annual temperature changes in EU-27 countries between 2000 and 2021 using advanced econometric models. The results indicate that both total fruit production and imports contribute to annual temperature increases. Policies at the local, national, and international levels should be reorganized to consider the impact of global climate change on production and transportation systems.
Prevalence of Electronic Cigarette Use and Related Factors Among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Anatolia
(Turkısh Green Crescent Soc, 2024) Babaoğlu, Ülken Tunga; İlter, Hüseyin
This study aimed to investigate the frequency of electronic cigarette smoking and its related factors among medical students. A descr iptiv e-cro ss-se ction al online survey was administered to medical students (n n = 767) enrolled at the K & imath;r & scedil;eh & imath;r Ah & imath; Evran University Faculty of Medicine. Of those who participated in the study, 25.6% stated that they were using or had tried electronic cigarettes and 26.59% stated that they were active smokers. Among the students in our sample, age 21 and below (odds ratio: 5.051, 95% confidence interval: 1.584-16.101), being male (odds ratio: 6.972, 95% confidence interval: 2.870-30.335), a close friend (odds ratio: 3.989, %95 confidence interval: 1.505-10.570) or one of the parents using electronic cigarettes (odds ratio: 9.177, %95 confidence interval: 1.661-50.692) were found to increase the risk of electronic cigarette use. As the use and popularity of electronic cigarettes is increasing, the lack of knowledge among medical students on this subject reveals the need to improve the medical school curriculum.
