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Globalization is a phenomenon that has significant effects in many areas such as socio-economic, political, cultural etc. of the last century. With globalization, consumption habits may also change. As a matter of fact, it can be stated that the effects of globalization on food security are also a subject that needs to be addressed and examined. From this point of view, the aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of globalization and economic growth on food security for MIST countries between 1970 and 2019. Food production index was taken as a food safety indicator. In empirical analysis, CADF unit root test, Durbin-Hausman cointegration test, and AMF coefficient estimator were used. As a result of the analysis, a cointegration relationship was found between globalization, economic growth and food security in MIST countries. Furthermore, while economic growth has a positive and statistically significant effect on food security, globalization has a statistically significant but negative effect on food security. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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International trade, which has increased in importance with economic globalization, has important effects on many economic indicators of countries. However, it should not be ignored that international trade can have noneconomic consequences as well as economic consequences. It is thought that international trade also affects the health field of countries. It is thought that the development of new technologies and the fact that these technologies are subject to commercial exchange between countries through increasing international trade affect the health sectors of the countries as well as the health indicators. With this in mind, in this study, the possible effects of international trade on child health were investigated with the help of panel data analysis by taking annual data for the Newly Industrialized Countries (NIC) covering the period between 1981 and 2019. The results of the study show that international trade has a positive effect on child health, and positive developments are experienced in the field of child health with increasing international trade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of trade liberalization and financial development on the level of poverty. For this purpose, empirical applications have been made for the New Industrializing Countries with the data covering the years 1985-2020. In the study, CADF unit root test, ECM cointegration test, CCE coefficient estimator and Dumitrescu-Hurlin (2012) panel causality tests were used. In the model, the ratios of household final consumption expenditures, loans given to the private sector by banks, exports and imports to GDP, and economic growth indicators are used. According to the results obtained, it was concluded that imports reduce poverty, but financial development, exports and economic growth affect poverty negatively. According to the panel causality results, bidirectional causality was obtained between exports and imports with poverty. Unidirectional causality was obtained from poverty to economic growth and financial development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the increase of globalization, international interaction is increasing in many areas. One of the areas where this similarity takes place is the similarities in the goods and services demanded by the countries. In the face of this situation, countries with export competitiveness in international trade are more profitable. Therefore, producing products suitable for foreign demand and offering these products to international markets provide countries with a competitive advantage. From this point of view, in our study, we investigated the effect of exports diversity on economic growth for the Turkish economy. However, the difference of our study from other studies is that export data is handled in groups in terms of technological intensity. The study covers the period 1989-2020. ARDL boundary test approach was used. As a result of empirical applications, it has been observed that there is a long-term relationship between exports and economic growth in Turkey. It has been seen that labour-intensive goods have a positive effect on economic growth, while capital and technology-intensive goods have a negative effect. No significant relationship could be obtained between the export of raw material-intensive goods and economic growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) like to eat during HD sessions. To prevent coronavirus infection, health authorities recommended restriction of taking food and fluids. In this multicenter retrospective chart review study, we aimed to confirm the relationship between oral intake and intradialytic complications using the date before and after the restriction in a relatively large HD population. Methods: Data of a total of 190 (47% female) patients with prevalent HD during the 3 months before and 3 months after the restriction of oral intake during HD session were collected. In patients who received HD three times a week, data on blood biochemicals and clinical parameters taken routinely at the first week of each month were recorded from the dialysis session files. Differences between the means for both periods were evaluated using the χ² test for categorical variables and Student's t-test for continuous variables; p<0.05 was considered significant between groups. Results: The mean age was 66±11.3 (23-91) years. Of the patients, 53% had diabetes mellitus, receiving HD treatment for 65.6±55.7 months. Rates of intradialytic hypotension (IDH) and muscle cramps decreased significantly (0.075% vs 0.043%, p<0.001; 0.016% vs 0.008%, p<0.05, respectively), whereas no changes in the hypoglycemia rate were noted. Conclusion: IDH and muscle cramps mostly attributed to splanchnic vasodilation-related digestion may be prevented by restriction of food intake during HD sessions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Insurance is a sector that has become more important as increase the economic development and growth level of the countries increase. Furthermore, the insurance sector has a positive influence on economic growth and development. Along with the diversified and developing economic activities, the service area and scope of the insurance sector are also expanding. With the development of the insurance sector, the risks in the economy are minimized. Thus, risks can be eliminated, and more efficient results can be obtained from economic activities. The aim of the paper is to denote the importance of insurance sector in terms of economic growth. The study included G-8 countries and covered the 1996-2019 period. For the econometric analysis, we used the IPS unit root test, Pedroni cointegration test, and FMOLS coefficience. The results displayed that there is a long-run relationship between insurance sector and economic growth. Additionally, the insurance sector has a positive effect on economic growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Foreign direct investments is an important source for every country. Foreign direct investments have influence on mainly economic growth, employment, foreign trade, technology ect. From this point on the aim of this study to investigate effect of foreign direct investment on R&D expenditure. Scope of study is EU-16 countries with Turkey and period 1996-2018. As method of study were used Cross-Section Dependency test, CADF unit root test, Durbin-Hausman cointegration test, AMG coefficient estimator and Error Correction Model. As obtained results, there is a long-term relationship between foreign direct investment and R&D. Further, it was found unidirectional causalty relationship from R&D expenditure to foreign direct investment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of Anadolu Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi is the property of Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi, Ziraat Fakultesi and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

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Objective: Waterborne outbreaks occur in Turkey every year; however, few have been thoroughly investigated. On 24 September 2012, an increase in gastroenteritis cases in Terme City, Samsun Province was reported to the Public Health Institution of Turkey. We investigated this outbreak to determine its source and mode of transmission, and to recommend control measures. Methods: A matched case control investigation was conducted. A probable case had onset of diarrhoea (=2/ day) and vomiting plus =2 of the following symptoms in a Terme City resident: abdominal pain, nausea, perceived fever. In the study, we compared exposures during 15-24 September, of probable cases and 1:1 matched neighbourhood control-persons. We took stool samples of 33 cases to identify the agent and for bacteriological, viral and parasitological tests. We inspected the water sources, water distribution system and tanks for possible cause of contamination and collected water samples. Results: We identified 4050 hospital admissions with gastroenteritis-related ICD codes from acute gastroenteritis surveillance data. The attack rate was 9.2% in this outbreak investigation, of 112 probable cases, 65% had drank unboiled tap-water during 15-24 September, compared to 50% of 112 control-persons (ORadj=1.9; 95% CI: 1.1-3.5); conversely, 39% of casepatients and 54% of control-persons had drank bottled water (ORadj=0.51, 95% CI: 0.29-0.90). Of 33 stool specimens collected, 27 were culture-positive for S. sonnei; of 52 water samples collected at various distribution points, 18 had total coliform (range: 47-500) and four had Escherichia coli (range: 5-20). Environmental investigation revealed a damaged waterpipe nearby the water tank. Conclusion: This large Shigella sonnei outbreak was caused by drinking contaminated tap-water. We recommended thorough inspection and repair of water treatment system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate efficacy outcomes following prostate artery embolization (PAE) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients with high comorbidity. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 22 patients treated with PAE from May 2015 to June 2017. Patients with Charlson comorbidity index =2, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) >12, prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels <4 ng/mL or between 4 and 10 ng/mL with negative prostate biopsy and total prostate volume (TPV) >90 cm3 were included. Total PSA, maximum flow rate (Qmax), TPV, IPSS, post-voiding residual (PVR) values were recorded in all patients in the urology clinic before PAE and at 3 and 6 months after PAE. Results: The average patient age was 73.86±6.25 years and operative time was 80 minutes (range, 60-120 min). Pre-PAE and 6-month post-PAE values were: IPSS: 25.18±6.75 an d 11.27±3.29 (p<0.05), Qmax: 8.31±3.12 and 17.22±3.23 (p<0.05), PVR: 87.9±19.25 and 25.86±7.72 (p<0.05), TPV: 134.45±57.56 and 86±15.4 (p<0.05), and PSA: 3.89±1.26 and 2.11±1.06 (p<0.05). Embolization was performed unilaterally due to atherosclerosis and strictures in the internal iliac artery branches in 2 patients. After the procedure, 2 patients experienced transient hematuria which did not require bladder irrigation, 1 patient had acute urinary retention due to dysuria, and 1 patient had transient hematospermia. Conclusion: PAE may be an alternative treatment method in BPH patients with high comorbidity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The research and development activities that expressed as R & D are considered to be the driving force of national economies today. R & D activities have an important place in the development of the economy. The internal growth theories, especially after 1980, emphasized the importance of R & D in economic growth. This study was carried out in order to reveal the relationship between R & D spending and economic growth. This relationship will be examined with panel data model for Turkey during 1996-2014 period with G7. According to the results obtained, R & D spending affects economic growth positively. The result is that the firm needs to focus on R & D expenditures in order to speed up the standard of living and economic growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Powdery mildew and downy mildew are among the most important diseases of grapevine. The relationship between these diseases and phenolic components has become increasingly important in recent years. This study evaluated changes of total phenolics, total antioxidant activity, and phenolic compounds (gallic acid and rutin hydrate) in some Vitis species. Vitis labrusca cultivars or genotypes, Vitis vinifera cultivars, interspecies hybrids, and a Vitis rotundifolia cultivar's healthy and infected leaves were examined. The contents of healthy material and of samples of plant material infected with both microorganisms (Uncinula necator (Schw.) Burr and Plasmopara viticola (Berk. & M.A. Curtis) Berl & De Toni) were determined. In general, the content of all compounds, except rutin hydrate, increased in infected leaves. After infection with powdery mildew, the increase was particularly significant. The total phenolic content rose after infection but varied with the cultivar and species. The highest antioxidant activity (598.96 µM TE/100 g) and total phenolic levels (2248.27 mg GAE/100 g) were identified in V. vinifera 'Italia', which is known to be sensitive to fungal diseases. On the other hand, the highest levels of gallic acid (9.26 mg/100 g) were identified in V. rotundifolia 'Sugargate', which is known to be resistant to fungal diseases. The highest levels of rutin hydrate (60.44 mg/100 g) were identified in V. vinifera 'Red Globe'. There was a significant positive correlation between total phenolics and total antioxidant after both diseases (0.7556-0.6904). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Stored carbohydrates are used to supply energy in the next season for shoot growing, flowering and ripening in grapevines. Carbohydrates are transfers from storage organs to growth areas following the bud burst in spring. The present study was carried out to determine the effect of different rootstocks on growth characteristics and phenological changes of shoot carbohydrates in 10 years-old Vitis labrusca L. grapes. The grapevines are grafted on 140Ru, 5BB and 5C rootstocks. In the experiment; changes of sugar, starch and total carbohydrate contents in annual shoots were investigated in different phenological stages. While the highest sugar and total carbohydrate content of shoots were determined in veraison period on 5BB grafted grapevines, starch content was high in the harvest on 140Ru. While the highest mean and total leaf areas were calculated in grapevines grafted on 140Ru rootstock, shoot length and diameter was the highest on 5BB rootstock. Leaf chlorophyll content was the highest in blooming period on 5C grafted grapevines.The heavier fruit clusters, berries and total yield per vine were obtained on 5BB grafted vines. In this study, 5BB rootstock was found to be favorable in terms of shoot carbohydrate content and growth characteristics for Vitis labrusca L. grape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is a minimally invasive procedure that is safely performed for kidney stone surgery all over the world. In our clinic, PNL surgery was first performed in March 1998. In parallel with our increasing experience, PNL has been performed in pediatric cases. In our study, PNL operations performed in pediatric patients under the age of 10 years and in those over the age of 10 years were retrospectively investigated. Methods: Patients were between 0 and 16 years of age. They were divided into 2 groups according to age: 0-10 and 11-16 years. The PNL procedure was performed under general anesthesia with C-arm fluoroscopy in the prone position. Results: Between March 1998 and December 2014, a total of 208 pediatric urinary stone patients were operated on. The PNL procedure was performed in 210 renal units, 1 of which was performed bilaterally. In the =10-year-old patient group, 98 procedures (87.5%) were stone free, while clinically insignificant residual fragments (CIRFU) were found in 13 procedures (12.5%). In the >10-year-old patient group, 88 procedures were stone free (89.79%), while clinically insignificant residual fragments were found in 9 procedures (10.2%). In the =10-year-old patient group, tubeless PNL was performed in 1 patient. In both groups combined, bleeding requiring transfusion occurred in just 1 case. A tract leak requiring a double J stent was detected in 1 patient in the =10-year-old patient group and in 2 patients in the other group. There was no other organ injury. Conclusion: PNL is a minimally invasive method and has become advantageous over open surgery because it offers higher security, particularly in experienced clinics, and procedures on pediatric patients can therefore be successfully performed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]