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Modern neuroscience has shown that relaxing images cause the brain to release high levels of serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, which reduce anxiety, block cortisol, and increase neuroplasticity. Modern medicine positions human beings as passive, helpless, in need of external aid and in need of repair. However, man should be seen as a being with physical and spiritual power that can repair himself far beyond this passive role. The common point of all the studies examined in this study is that imagery, which is an internal skill, can be used as a low-cost and effective mental therapy tool. Some studies have described imagery as a more effective method than pharmacological interventions. It is seen that the application of imagery is widely used in many diseases such as psychotic disorders, cancer, asthma, migraine, hypertension, immune system diseases, mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. It is seen that the imagery technique, which is thought to work as a defense mechanism and drive satisfaction according to psychoanalytic perspective, is widely used in fields such as mindfulness-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectic therapy. This review, first of all, mentions the use of imagery and imagery in history, and then describes current research on imagery applications on different diseases. In addition, it was written to emphasize the lack of research on the mechanisms by which this personal and internal power, which is thought to affect the efficiency of the treatment, regardless of which physical or psychological help is sought, and to encourage new research.

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Drought is one of the most prevalent forms of abiotic environmental stress that reduce crop productivity. A pot experiment was performed in two Aman seasons under drought (40% field capacity, FC) and control (100% field capacity, FC) irrigations to study drought tolerance mechanism(s) based on morphological and physiological traits in six aromatic rice genotypes. Twelve treatments (6 genotypes × 2 irrigations) were arranged in Complete Randomized Design and experiment was carried out at Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. In the experiment, drought was imposed at panicle initiation stage where morphological and physiological data were recorded. Important morphological (stem and root dry weight) and physiological (photosynthesis and chlorophyl content) attributes were significantly (P>0.05) decreased at 40% FC in both the years. Compared to control, relative reduction at 40% FC in above parameters, genotypes were classified into tolerant (Binadhan-13 and NERICA mutant) and sensitive (RM-100-16, Ukunimodhu, Kalizira, and BRRI dhan34) categories. Tolerant genotypes had smaller reduction in shoot and root dry mater (av. 7.73 and 5.56 %, respectively) than sensitive ones (av. 19.32 and 21.80%, respectively). Low reduction percentages of the traits under drought stress to that of the control discriminated Binadhan-13 and NERICA mutant genotypes consistently as drought tolerant.

“Cutter’s Physiology” refers to a series of titles on anatomy, physiology, and hygiene compiled by Calvin Cutter, M.D. (1807–1873). These basic texts initially found their place in the curricula of high schools and colleges throughout the United States and were then promoted abroad and subsequently translated. Dr. Cutter’s A Treatise of Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene Designed for Colleges, Academies and Families (1849) was rendered into Turkish by Miss Myra Allen Proctor (1834–1914), the first principal of the Girl’s Seminary in Aintab, Turkey. Her translation was edited by Rev. Andrew Tully Pratt, M.D. (1826–1872), and published in Armeno-Turkish in 1868 by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Istanbul. The resulting illustrated textbook, entitled Ilm-i Teshrih ve Bahs-i Hayat-i Bedeniye ile Sahhat u Afiyet Qavaidi, became basic reading for Armenian students whose primary tongue was Turkish. This small volume is of special interest for the medical terminology it employed, which constituted a unique vocabulary within mid-19th c. Armeno-Turkish literature. This study also establishes that Miss Proctor was the translator of Coğrafya-yı Tabii İlmine Esas-ı Muhtasar, based on David M. Warren’s treatise Physical Geography, published both in Armeno-Turkish (1883) and Ottoman Turkish (1884). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The temperature affects all living activities of the fish as well as all living organisms. Many important activity like development of ovarian and egg, running of immunity system, living creatures' gaining weight are realized under effect of water temperature. In terms of farming its importance is understood better even after its biological importance is understood. Food intake and digestion physiology is most attractive subject which affect of water temperature. So that temperature has a marked effect on aquaculture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The first studies on physiology in the world began in the 16th century. The first studies in the physiology in Turkey started with the return of academics who were sent abroad to understand and follow the developments in the West in the 19th century. Kemal Cenap Berksoy became interested in physiology while studying medicine. Berksoy started his first physiology studies when he was the assistant of Mehmed Şakir, who was one of the first physicians to conduct studies in the field of physiology in Turkey. Distinguished Professor Doctor Kemal Cenap Berksoy has conducted studies and researches for the promotion and advancement of physiology science in Turkey. He shared the knowledge he gained from the scientists he worked with abroad and the experiences he gained in the studies he carried out there, both with other academicians in our country and with his own students; He repeated the studies of some scientists abroad in Turkey. During his domestic studies, due to the inadequacy of Turkish publications on physiology at universities, he compiled his studies into a book and made them available to the academic world. In addition to his academic publications, he has trained physicians in his chair. Kemal Cenap Berksoy has been our only scientist in Turkey to be nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for a long time. Berksoy's life, education, academic and parliamentary periods should be examined separately. When these periods are examined, the importance of Kemal Cenap Berksoy in Turkish Physiology can be understood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Bu çalışmada, Allium cepa L. (Soğan) üzerine Cıva (Hg) ağır metal iyonunun farklı dozlarının toksik etkileri araştırıldı. Bu amaçla; çimlenme yüzdesi, kök uzunluğu, ağırlık artışı, mikronukleus (MN) sıklığı, kromozomal anormallikler ve mitotik indeks (MI) toksisitenin indikatörleri olarak kullanıldı. Ayrıca, Cıva (Hg)’ya maruz kalan A. cepa L. kök ucu meristem hücrelerindeki değişimlerde araştırıldı. Tohumlar bir (1) kontrol ve üç (3) Cıva (Hg) uygulama grubu olarak toplam dört (4) gruba ayrıldı. Kontrol grubundaki tohumlar, oda sıcaklığında 72 saat süresince çeşme suyu, uygulama grubundaki tohumlar ise yine oda sıcaklığında 72 saat süresince Cıva (Hg)’nın 25, 50 ve 100 mg/L dozlarıyla muamele edilmişlerdir. Sonuçlar, kontrol ile karşılaştırıldığında, Cıva (Hg)’ya maruz kalan tohumlarda çimlenme yüzdesi, kök uzunluğu, ağırlık artışı, mikronukleus (MN), kromozomal anormallikler ve mitotik indeks (MI) sıklığında doza bağlı istatistiksel olarak önemli değişimler olduğunu gösterdi (p lt;0.05). Cıva (Hg), tüm uygulama gruplarında, çimlenme yüzdesi, kök uzunluğu, ağırlık artışı ve MI’i önemli oranda azalttı. Fakat MN ve kromozomal anormallik sıklığında ise artışa neden oldu. Ayrıca, ışık mikrograflar yassılaşmış hücre çekirdeği, belirgin olmayan iletim doku, nekroz, korteks hücre çeperinde kalınlaşma, hücre deformasyonu ve korteks hücrelerinde bazı maddelerin birikimi şeklinde bazı anatomik değişmeleri gösterdi. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışmada, A. cepa L.’nın Cıva (Hg)’ya karşı çok hassas olduğu ve Cıva (Hg) tarafından teşvik edilen kirliliğin izlenmesinde indikatör olarak kullanılabileceği gösterildi.

When vocal formation is examined physiologically, this leads us to the definition of the register concept, to the physiological formation, and only to the extent to which it responds to the acoustic appreciation. As a result of this review, register concept, register formations and acoustically perceived counterpart will be examined and tried to find out the reasons for different perception in different societies as well as the effect of this on the sound health and usage. In this research, the above-mentioned topics have been tried to be explained within a certain scientific framework. At the same time, the research was supported by national and international sources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Smoking is a common condition in the community and associated with various health problems. Studies showing the effect s of smoking on nasal physiology are limited and report conflicting results. In our study, we aimed to investigate the effects of smoking on nasal physiology by using nasometer and acoustic rhinometry. Material and Method: Thirty active smoker participants and 30 non-smoker subjects were included to study. Acoustic rhinometry was used to measure nasal volumes, and nasometer device was used to measure nasalance that showing nasal resonance. Results: In the analysis of the acoustic rhinometry data of the participants, it was observed that while there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in the pre-decongestion volumes and minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) values of the left nasal cavities of the patients (p <0.001, p =0.014), no statistically significant difference was observed in all values for right nasal cavity and after decongestion of left nasal cavity (p >0.050). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of nasalance scores (p =0.911). Conclusion: No significant changes in nasal volume or resonance were observed when the effects of smoking on nasal physiology were examined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The skin is the largest organ of the body, comprising over 15% of body mass. Main functions of skin are to provide a mechanical barrier against the external environment and protect the body from infections and physical damage. The structure, functions and properties of skin have been subject of interest for decades. As new findings emerge, questions remain about the more delicate infrastructure of skin. New studies are on going to investigate the detailed structure and physiology of epidermal and dermal cells. In recent years, there is a growing body of research on differences between male and female skin. Here, in this review, the properties and characteristics of male skin, also the anatomy of male face are summarized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: It is well known that patients with schizophrenia are more sensitive to negative rather than positive feelings. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the degree of explicitly perceived threat against facial expressions of anger. We were also interested in the association between perceived threat, and both the objective intensity of facial expression of anger and the functional anatomy of the perceived faces. Method: Forty-eight patients with schizophrenia and 51 healthy controls were enrolled. Participants were presented a total of 21 sequences of anger including six different face images, which were selected from The Cohn-Kanade AU-Coded Facial Expression Database with emotions gradually changing from neutral to peak expression of anger. We measured when [time to threat (TtT)] and to which degree [Total perception of threat (TPoT)] threat was perceived by participants. The relation between perceived threat with the involvement of functional anatomic units among the face stimuli was also investigated. Results: TPoT was higher in the index compared to the control group. TtT was comparable in two groups and was associated with the severity of hallucinations among the index group. Total emotion intensity was lower in the sequences that evoked more threat in the index group. Functional contribution of the eyes and the upper lip to expression of anger were associated with TPoT among the index group. Conclusion: Schizophrenia subjects may be prone to perceive more threat in response to facial expression of anger. This proneness may be evident in response to less intense expression of anger, particularly via eyes and the upper lip. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: The identification of Bacillus strains which are genetically related have become difficult. The aim of this study was to characterize the closely related groups of species by making comparisons. The industrial use of isolates that have been identified by molecular methods and their phenotypic properties documented have also been examined. Methods: Soil samples were collected from different locations in Kocaeli town (Kocaeli University Campus, fields and creeks on Yuvacık Dam Road, Kent Forest), spread onto nutrient agar plates after pasteurization process followed by serial dilutions. Bacilli-like colonies were isolated according to their morphological characters. Individual colonies from each site were picked up, purified by re-streaking and numbered. Among a number of isolates, the ones belonging to Bacillus genus were subjected to 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA) gene sequencing which is widely practiced technique due to the slow rates of evolution of this region of the gene. To discriminate the members of closely relaxed taxa, additional molecular (restriction digestion of gyrB gene with Sau3AI enzyme) and biochemical analyses (growth in selective media) were performed. Phylogenetic trees were constructed using the neighbor-joining method. The isolated were also analyzed in terms of their tolerance against different physiological conditions and the biochemical characteristics of them were compared with reference strains. Results: 7 different isolates (Y1; B. cereus, Y7; B. pumilus, Y12; B. megaterium; Y13; B. methylotrophicus, Y15; B. subtilis, Y35; B. licheniformis, Y38; B. sonorensis) have been identified to species level and physiological characteristics of each have been documented. Accordingly, all isolates were able to grow at temperatures from 30 to 45°C and pH 9. The isolates numbered as Y7, Y15, Y35 and Y38 were observed to tolerate temperatures up to 50°C. Among all, B. licheniformis numbered as Y35 presented the highest tolerance to salt concentration of 12% (w/v). The most sensitive ones to salt were B. cereus and B. megaterium numbered as Y1 and Y12, respectively. Those isolates did not grow in the presence of 5% (w/v) NaCl concentration. Conclusion: The 16S rRNA and gyrB genes, selected to identify the isolates, have been proven to be used for classification of Bacilli at molecular level. Biochemical tests confirmed the molecular analysis outcomes. Temperature, pH and salt tolerance of the isolates were compared with the Bacillus species already used in industry. Many of them presented similar growth potential against to the physiological conditions tested. On the other hand, the isolate Y1 was found to show ability to grow broad pH range than those reported for B. cereus. The capability of a soil B. licheniformis, isolate Y35, to grow in medium with high salt (12%, w/v) was presented for the first time. In summary, the isolated and identified Bacillus species here are believed to promote many studies including novel enzyme, toxin and pharmaceutically important compound production in industrial biotechnology field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Review are including functions of the B element in plant; transportation from soil or leaves, transportation inside the plant and usage of boron especially in strawberry cultivation. The interaction of soil, plant and boron are tried to explaining with literature studies by doing in these content. The absorption of boron has been changed by species, because of disregarding of this situation, some scientific research are reached to contradictory and unexplainable results. Also, it is noticed some mistake about bor usage as empirical in practice. The review is comprised of especially strawberry and other fruit species. It is emphasized that more efficient results in soil applications than foliar applications due to transportation of boron by xylem in strawberry. Also, studies are noticed by showing the efficient of boron against different stress condition which being important problem in these days. Because of the very narrow range of optimum boron level, doses studies should be conducted carefully to avoid reaching toxic and deficient level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, toxicity induced by Allium cepa L. test material of Methyl Paraben which is included in many products, especially cosmetic and cleaning products which we use frequently in our daily life, was investigated by using physiological, cytogenetic and anatomical parameters. Physiological parameters; germination percentage, root length and weight gain, cytogenetic parameters; by determining the micronucleus frequency, chromosomal abnormalities and mitotic index, anatomical parameters were investigated by microscopic examination of the sections taken from the root tips. A. cepa L. seeds were divided into four (4) groups, one (1) control and three (3) applications, for 72 hours, the seeds in the control group were treated with tap water and the seeds in the treatment group were treated with doses of 100, 250 and 500 mM of Methyl Paraben. At the end of the period, root tips were subjected to routine preparations, stained and made ready for microscopic examinations. Eventually, there was a statistically significant decrease (p<0.05) in the germination percentage, root length, weight gain and mitotic index values of the Paraben application, although there was a statistically significant an increase (p<0.05) in the micronucleus and chromosomal abnormality numbers. In addition, Paraben administration has resulted in anatomical changes in the root cells of the flattened cell nucleus, necrosis, thickening of the cell walls of the cortex, nonspecific vascular tissue, cell deformation, and accumulation of certain substances in the cortex cells. As a result, it has been shown that Paraben shows toxic effect at a certain dose level and A. cepa L. test material is a useful biological indicator in determining its effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Diabetes is an important disease that affects fetal development during pregnancy and causes metabolic disorders in newborns. Changes in serum glucose, ketone bodies, and somatomedin-C inhibitors in the diabetic pregnancies are responsible for the development of metabolic syndromes. The frequency of maternal hyperglycemia has reduced with careful monitoring during pregnancy of diabetic mothers. Nevertheless, morbidity in offspring of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) continues to be significant. We aimed to investigate the cardiac function of infants of mothers with GDM by echocardiographic (ECHO) Doppler and tissue Doppler methods and to evaluate their demographic features, somatomedin-C level and the relations them with each other. Methods: ECHO findings, laboratory data of newborns applied to our clinic between January and December 2016, and demographics of GDM mothers were examined. In the study, 108 neonates born to GDM mothers, and 100 healthy neonates (controls) were enrolled at postpartum 48th hour. Serum somatomedin-C levels were measured and detailed clinical and ECHO examination were performed. Isovolumetric relaxation (IVRT), isovolumetric contraction (IVCT), Myocardial Performance Index (MPI=ei Index) as an index that include both systolic and diastolic time intervals in expressing global systolic and diastolic ventricular functions [MPI: (IVRT + IVCT) / systolic ejection time] were calculated using both ventricular function M-mode, pulsed-wave and tissue Doppler ECHO methods. In addition, pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) and tricuspid and mitral valves annular plan systolic excursion motions (TAPSE, MAPSE) were measured. Anamnesis and laboratory studies (fasting blood glucose [GHG] and glycosylated hemoglobin c [HbA1c]) measurements of all mothers were performed. Results: In the study group, 49 (45.4%) of infants were females and 59 were males (54.6%), the incidence of macrosomia was 4 (3.7%) in the study group and 2 (2.0%) in the control group. In comparison between the maternal groups, GDM mothers had significantly higher levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG) and HbA1c (p<0.0001). There was no significant difference in birth weight and somatomedin-C levels in neonates between two groups, but head circumference and height values were significantly higher in infants born to GDM mothers (p<0.05). In the echocardiographic examinations, small muscular ventricular septal defects were detected in 3 infants (2.77%) in study group, and 1 infant (1.0%) in control group. The M mode review revealed that diastolic end-interventricular septum thickness was significantly higher in IDMs group (p<0.001). In the evaluation of right ventricular function, MPI values were significantly higher in the infants of GDM group than control group (p<0.05). Also, IVCT, a diastolic function indicator, was significantly longer in the study group (p<0.05). There was a statistically insignificant decrease in TAPSE values in infants of GDM group (p>0.05). In evaluation of left ventricular function between groups, MPI and IVRT values were significantly higher in infants of GDM group (p<0.05), whereas MAPSE values were significantly decreased in the study group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Although infants of mothers with GDM were clinically normal in our study, we determined significant differences in diastolic parameters in addition to subclinical findings of ventricular septal thickness. We emphasize that cardiac involvement requires early diagnosis and neonatal approach even though complications in infants born to GDM mothers usually recover spontaneously. As expected, these infants are prone to various hyperglycemic adverse outcomes. Therefore, recognizing and treating hyperglycemia in time should be an important target for prevention of metabolic problems and deaths in severe cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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INTRODUCTION: Tradional practices, have been keeping up-to-date against modernized medical applications. The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge, traditional beliefs and practices of mothers with 0-24 month-old children concerning child care. METHODS: This descriptive study was conducted with 207 mothers who applied to five family health centers located in the city center of Erzincan due to any reason between October 2014 and February 2015, had an infant aged between 0 and 24 months, and met the inclusion criteria.The data were collected by face-to-face interview method using the description form. Descriptive statistics was given as number, percentage and average. RESULTS: Approximately 40,1% of the children were between 0 and 6 months, 65,2% of the mothers received information on childcare and 49,6% of these received such information from a nurse/doctor. Some 2,9 % of the mothers used creams and powders for umblical cord falling off, 39,1% of them used procedures to protect their child from jaundice, 27,2% took their child for a stroll after the first forty days of birth, 22,7% salted their child to prevent bad odors, 48,8% rocked their child to sleep, and 58% swaddled their babies. The mean age of the mothers was 27,14±5,50 (min: 18 - max: 45). DISCUSSION and CONCLUSION: According to these results, mothers seem to use some traditional practices which may harm their babies' health. Therefore, nurses should provide childcare training and counseling to mothers during antenatal and postnatal follow-ups and awareness should be raised in the society about these matters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: In Obesity Hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an important morbidity and mortality reason compared to pure Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome (OSAS). However, few studies are available in the literature about this subject. For this reason, we evaluated OHS and pure OSAS cases in our study from the point of right heart-related echocardiographic parameters and PH. Materials and Methods: Obese [body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m²] cases diagnosed by polysomnography were included in the study. The subjects were divided to two groups as OHS and pure OSAS. OHS criteria were defined as obesity (BMI >30 kg/m²) and for another reason unexplained (neuromuscular, chest wall, restrictive or obstructive pulmonary diseases) daytime hypercapnia (PaCO2 >45 mmHg). Patients with severe hypothyroidism, renal and heart insufficiency, cardiac drug anamnesis were not included in the study. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed to all cases and those with left-heart pathology were excluded from the study. Systolic pulmonary artery pressure (PABs) >35 mmHg was accepted as PH. Results: Of the 115 cases studied (mean age: 49.3±10.6/year, female/male: 53/62, BMI: 40.5±6.1 kg/m²), 70 were pure OSAS and 45 were OHS. In the OHS group, PABs, right ventricular diameter and pulmonary velocities were significantly higher than the pure OSAS group (p=0.002, p=0.015, p=0.012, respectively). The frequency of PH in OHS was significantly higher than group with pure OSAS (48.8% vs. 17.1%, p<0.001). In the overall group, there was a positive correlation between PABs value and apnea-hypopnea index, OSAS phase, oxygen desaturation index, SpO2 <90% elapsed time, and OHS presence (r=0.307, p=0.001; r=0.259, p=0.005; r=0.405, p<0.001; r=0.162, p<0.001; r=0.305, p=0.001, respectively). There was negative correlation between PABs and mean and minimum SpO2 (r=-0.404, p<0.001; r=-0.344, p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: In OHS cases; PAPs, right ventricular diameter and pulmonary velocities, and PH frequency are higher than pure OSAS. Echocardiographic evaluation should be routinely performed for OHS cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, agricultural production and productivity using chemical pesticides have increased considerably. This increase is not without its concomitant environmental and health problems. In this study, the toxic effect of Diazinon in insecticides used the combat pests in agricultural areas, have been investigated using Allium cepa L. test material. The percentage of germination, root length, weight increase and anatomical damages as physiological indicators of toxicity, mitotic index (MI), chromosomal aberrations and micronuclei (MN), were used as the cytogenetic indicators of toxicity. The A. cepa L. heads were divided into four groups, comprising control group and the other as Diazinon treatment group. Seeds in the control group were treated with tap water for 72 hours, whereas seeds in the Diazinon treatment group were treated with 50, 250 and 500 mg L-1doses. As a result, depending on the Diazinon doses, decrease in dose dependent germination percentage, root length, weight increase and MI toxicity have been observed, whereas increase in numbers of chromosomal aberrations, MN and anatomical damage have observed. As a result, it is shown that Diazinon used in agriculture may cause toxicity at high doses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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As integral parts of plant signaling networks, phytohormones are involved in the regulation of plant metabolism and growth under adverse environmental conditions, including salinity. Globally, salinity is one of the most severe abiotic stressors with an estimated 800 million hectares of arable land affected. Roots are the first plant organ to sense salinity in the soil, and are the initial site of sodium (Na+) exposure. However, the quantification of phytohormones in roots is challenging, as they are often present at extremely low levels compared to other plant tissues. To overcome this challenge, we developed a high-throughput LC-MS method to quantify ten endogenous phytohormones and their metabolites of diverse chemical classes in roots of barley. This method was validated in a salinity stress experiment with six barley varieties grown hydroponically with and without salinity. In addition to phytohormones, we quantified 52 polar primary metabolites, including some phytohormone precursors, using established GC-MS and LC-MS methods. Phytohormone and metabolite data were correlated with physiological measurements including biomass, plant size and chlorophyll content. Root and leaf elemental analysis was performed to determine Na+ exclusion and KC retention ability in the studied barley varieties. We identified distinct phytohormone and metabolite signatures as a response to salinity stress in different barley varieties. Abscisic acid increased in the roots of all varieties under salinity stress, and elevated root salicylic acid levels were associated with an increase in leaf chlorophyll content. Furthermore, the landrace Sahara maintained better growth, had lower Na+ levels and maintained high levels of the salinity stress linked metabolite putrescine as well as the phytohormone metabolite cinnamic acid, which has been shown to increase putrescine concentrations in previous studies. This study highlights the importance of root phytohormones under salinity stress and the multi-variety analysis provides an important update to analytical methodology, and adds to the current knowledge of salinity stress responses in plants at the molecular level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: To investigate the outcomes of superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) flap and classic techniques in superficial parotidectomy in terms of Frey's syndrome (FS) and cosmetic satisfaction. Methods: In this study, a retrospective chart review of patients that underwent superficial parotidectomy was performed. These patients were divided into two subgroups: group 1 included patients in which the SMAS flap was harvested and group 2 comprised the remaining patients on whom classic superficial parotidectomy was performed. All the patients were evaluated clinically and with Minor's starch-iodine test for FS. For the evaluation of the cosmetic results, the patient's satisfaction was queried according to the incision scar and surgical field skin retraction/facial symmetry. Both groups were compared in terms of complications and numbness of surgical area. Results: Fifty-five patients (31 male and 24 female) with a mean age of 50.19 years were included in the study. Thirty-two patients were in group 1 and 23 in group 2. Thirteen patients (23.7%) described as having FS and six of them were in group 1, while seven were in group 2. Minor's starch-iodine test was positive in nine patients in group 1 (28.1%) and six patients in group 2 (26.1%) (p=1.000). With regard to cosmetic satisfaction, eight patients (25%) stated mild discomfort from the incision scar and two patients (6.3%) stated cosmetic dissatisfaction for facial asymmetry in group 1. In group 2 for the same factors the number of patients were 11 (47.8%) and 2 two (8.7%), respectively (p=0.027). There were no statistically significant differences in means of complication and numbness (p>0.05). Conclusion: According to our study results, there was no superiority between both the groups in terms of FS and incision scar satisfaction. We determined that there was a significant benefit of SMAS flap application in the prevention of volume loss and surgical area retraction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]