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Multiple instance learning (MIL) deals with supervised learning tasks, where the aim is to learn from a set of labeled bags containing certain number of instances. In MIL setting, instance label information is unavailable, which makes it difficult to apply regular supervised learning. To resolve this problem, researchers devise methods focusing on certain assumptions regarding the instance labels. However, it is not a trivial task to determine which assumption holds for a new type of MIL problem. A bag-level representation based on instance characteristics does not require assumptions about the instance labels and is shown to be successful in MIL tasks. These approaches mainly encode bag vectors using bag-of-features representations. In this paper, we propose tree-based encoding strategies that partition the instance feature space and represent the bags using the frequency of instances residing at each partition. Our encoding implicitly learns generalized Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) on the instance feature space and transforms this information into a bag-level summary. We show that bag representation using tree ensembles provides fast, accurate and robust representations. Our experiments on a large database of MIL problems show that tree-based encoding is highly scalable, and its performance is competitive with the state-of-the-art algorithms. © 2018 Elsevier Inc.

This study aims to adapt the Grief Cognitions Questionnaire (GCQ) in Turkish and examine its psychometric properties. The sample consisted of 675 participants who were 18 years and over, experienced a loss at least 6 months prior to survey. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to test the factor structure of the scale. A principal component factor analysis revealed six factors that explain 67.8% of the variance. These are negative cognitions about future after loss, negative/threatening interpretation of emotions and reactions to loss, negative cognitions about self after loss, negative cognitions about world after loss, cherish grief and negative cognitions about others after loss. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted using AMOS v.23 to examine validity of the six-factor structure. It was revealed that the modified model fit the data better (?2 = 1020.50, df = 386, p =.000; GFI =.85, CFI =.90, NFI =.85, RMSEA =.066, AGFI =.82). The Cronbach Alpha coefficient for the total GCQ was.97 and between.78 and.94 for subscales. Based on these findings, the Turkish version of the GCQ has sufficient psychometric properties and it can be used as a valid and reliable measurement tool in evaluating negative cognitions after loss. Since there is a limited number of studies on grief and the relative scarcity in terms of assessment tools, this study provides a significant contribution to the literature. © 2018, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.

The significance of multi-variable special polynomials has been identified both in mathematical and applied frameworks. The article aims to focus on a new class of 3-variable Legendre-truncated-exponential-based Sheffer sequences and to investigate their properties by means of Riordan array techniques. The quasi-monomiality of these sequences is studied within the context of Riordan arrays. These sequences are expressed in determinant forms by utilizing the relation between the Sheffer sequences and Riordan arrays. Certain special Sheffer sequences are used to construct the Legendre-truncated-exponential-based Chebyshev polynomials. The same polynomials are used as base to introduce the hybrid classes involving the exponential polynomials and the Euler polynomials of higher order as illustrative examples of the aforementioned general class of polynomials. The shapes are shown and zeros are computed for these sequences by using mathematical software. The main purpose is to demonstrate the advantage of using numerical investigation and computations to discover fascinating pattern of scattering of zeros through graphical representations. © 2019 Elsevier Inc.

Amaç: Bu araştırmada, yas sürecinin gidişi üzerinde önemli bir etken olan kaybedilen kişi ile yarım kalmış yaşantı-ları ve çözümlenmemiş çatışmaları değerlendiren Bitmemiş İşler Ölçeği-Kısa Formunun (BİÖ-KF) Türkçeye uyar-lanması, geçerlilik ve güvenilirlik çalışmasının yapılması amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem: Araştırmanın örneklemini en az altı ay ve öncesinde yakın kaybı yaşamış, 18 yaş ve üzerindeki 334 katılımcı oluşturmuştur. Katılımcıların yaş ortala-ması 30.30±13.40 olarak belirlenmiştir. Sonuçlar: Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonuçları iki faktörlü yapıya ilişkin elde edilen uyum indekslerinin iyi düzeyde olduğunu göstermektedir. Ölçüt-bağıntılı geçerlilik kapsamında yapılan analizler sonucunda BİÖ-KF’nin Karmaşık Yas Envanteri ile arasında oldukça güçlü korelasyon olduğu görülmüştür. Ölçeğin toplam puan Cronbach alfa iç tutarlılık katsayısı 0.75 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Tartışma: Elde edilen bulgular, Kayıp Yaşantılarında Bitmemiş İşler Ölçeği-Kısa Formu Türkçe sürümünün yeterli psikometrik özelliklere sahip olduğu ve kaybedilen kişi ile olan yarım kalmış yaşantıların değerlendirilmesinde geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olarak kullanılabileceğini göstermiştir. Objective: This study aims to adapt the Unfinished Business in Bereavement Scale-Brief Form into Turkish. The scale assesses the incomplete experiences and unresolved conflicts which are important for the course of the grief. Methods: The sample of the study consists of 334 participants who are over 18 years, experienced a loss at least six months prior to survey. The average age is 30.30±13.40 years. Results: Confirmatory Factor analysis results indicated that two-factor model was a good fit to the data. Criterion validity analysis result showed that there was a strong correlation between the UBBS-Brief and the Complicated Grief Inventory. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for total score was 0.75. Conclusion: Consequently, the Turkish version of the USSB-Brief has adequate psycho-metric properties. It can be used as a valid and reliable measurement tool in evaluating of unfinished business with the deceased.

WOS: 000509738500001 In this paper, we first introduce a new family of polynomials, which are called the truncated-exponential based Frobenius-Euler polynomials, based upon an exponential generating function. By making use of this exponential generating function, we obtain their several new properties and explicit summation formulas. Finally, we consider the truncated-exponential based Apostol-type Frobenius-Euler polynomials and their quasi-monomial properties. Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTTT) [NSF62D0604] Wiyada Kumam was financially supported by the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTTT) (Grant No. NSF62D0604).

WOS: 000436416800034 #REF! Aim: To examine theeffects on the brain of 2-month treatment withamethylphenidate extended-release formulation (OROS-MPH) using [Tc-(99m)] TRODAT-1SPECT in a sample of treatment-naive adolescents with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In addition, to assess whether risk alleles (homozygosity for 10-repeat allele at the DAT1 gene were associated with alterations in striatal DAT availability. Methods: Twenty adolescents with ADHD underwent brain single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scans with [Tc-(99m)] TRODAT-1 at baseline and two months after starting OROS-MPH treatment with dosages up to 1 mg/kg/day. Severity of illness was estimated using the Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI-S) and DuPaul ADHD Rating Scale-Clinician version (ARS) before treatment,1 month and 2 months after initiating OROS-MPH treatment. Results: Decreased DAT availability was found in both the right caudate (pretreatment DAT binding: 224.76 +/- 33.77, post-treatment DAT binding: 208.86 +/- 28.75, p = 0.02) and right putamen (pre-treatment DAT binding: 314.41 +/- 55.24, post-treatment DAT binding: 285.66 +/- 39.20, p = 0.05) in adolescents with ADHD receiving OROS-MPH treatment. Adolescents with ADHD who showed a robust response to OROS-MPH (n = 7) had significantly greater reduction of DAT density in the right putamen than adolescents who showed less robust response to OROS-MPH (n = 13) (p = 0.02). However, between-group differences by treatment responses were not related with DAT density in the right caudate. Risk alleles (homozygosity for the 10-repeat allele of DAT1 gene) in the DAT1 gene were not associated with alterations in striatal DAT availability. Conclusion: Two months of OROS-MPH treatment decreased DAT availability in both the right caudate and putamen. Adolescents with ADHD who showed a robust response to OROS-MPH had greater reduction of DAT density in the right putamen. However,our findings did not support an association between homozygosity for a 10-repeat allele in the DAT1 gene and DAT density, assessedusing[Tc-(99m)] TRODAT-1SPECT. Dokuz Eylul University Research CommitteeDokuz Eylul University [2008132]; Fogarty MH/DD program; Institute of Nuclear Energy Research (INER-Taipei, Taiwan) This study was partially supported by Dokuz Eylul University Research Committee (2008132), Fogarty MH/DD program and the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research (INER-Taipei, Taiwan).

Bu çalışmada, Siirt bölgesinin farklı alanlarından toplanan tuzlu sularda toplam α ve toplam β seviyeleri ve metal içerikleri PIC-MPC-9604 model α/β sayım sistemi ve dalga boyu dağılımlı X-ışını floresans spektrometresi ile ölçüldü ve değerlendirildi. Örneklerde, minimum ölçülebilir derişimler (MÖD) (0,11 – 0,20 Bq L-1) ile toplam α aktivite derişimleri (0,44 – 0,62 Bq L-1) ve MÖD (0,10 – 0,17 Bq L-1) ile toplam β aktivite derişimleri (0,93 – 1,67 Bq L-1) olarak tayin edilmiştir. Tuzlu sularda bulunan radyoaktivite ve element konsantrasyonlarının karşılaştırılması Dünya Sağlık Örgütü (WHO), Birleşik Devletler Çevre Koruma Ajansı (USEPA) ve Türk Standartları (TS) tarafından bildirilen değerleri ile daha önce yayınlanan çalışmalarda raporlanan değerler kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Tuzlu suları, metal derişimleri ve aktivite seviyeleri açısından kategorize etmek için ana bileşen ve küme analizleri kullanılmıştır. Bulunan üç ana bileşen, verilerdeki toplam değişkenin yaklaşık % 90,4'ü olmuştur. In this study, gross α and gross β radioactivity concentrations and metal contents in saline waters collected from different areas of Siirt region were measured and evaluated by using PICMPC-9604 model α/β counting system and wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The gross α activity concentrations (0.44 - 0.62 Bq L-1) with minimum detectable concentrations (MDC) (0.11 - 0.20 Bq L-1) and gross β activity concentrations (0.93 - 1.67 Bq L -1) with MDC (0.10 - 0.17 Bq L-1) in samples were determined. Comparison of radioactivity and element concentrations found in the saline waters were made with the reported values from World Health Organization (WHO), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the Turkish Standards (TS) and values reported in previous studies. Principal component and cluster analyses were utilized to categorize the saline waters in terms of metal and activity concentrations. Three principal components found were nearly 90.4% of whole variance for the data.

The last decade has been quite innovative and revolutionary for both digital tools and financial reporting. Until now, auditing and assurance services have dealt with sorting mountains of data. With firms upgrading their business methods and internal control systems through the use of information technologies, it has become mandatory for those same information technologies to be used in auditing and assurance services. Accordingly, the quality of auditing has increased, taking out what used to be a drudgery for auditors. However, at the same time new areas of auditing and assurance services have opened up. There has been speculation about whether the accounting information system will replace what accountants do, that is, whether blockchain systems will replace auditors. It is undeniable that when used in the audit process, blockchain systems increase the quality of the audit without increasing the time spent on the audited data. In some articles blockchain is referred to as one open, unmodifiable ledger. When auditing financial reports based on this ledger, auditors are able to increase the number of samples they use, even up to including the entire data set without increasing their work-load or the time necessary to audit the integrity of the data. However, this introduces new technological and business risks that the auditor will need to assess. International Auditing Standards have not yet been revised in terms of how and when to use blockchain ecosystems and the risks that they create for external and fraud audits. This chapter will explain how and when to use blockchain technologies and identify the potential new risks that await the auditor. Since no definitive rules and regulations have yet been made, this study is based on the opinions of several professional bodies that are currently tackling bitcoin and other sub-tools that blockchain ecosystems are offering. © 2020, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

Capillary pressure saturation (Pc–Sw) relationship plays a central role in the description of fluid flow in porous media. In this research, the light transmission visualization (LTV) technique was applied to characterize the Pc–Sw relationship in a double-porosity medium. Four experiments were conducted in two-dimensional (2-D) flow chambers packed with a double-porosity medium composed of a mixture of silica sand and sintered kaolin clay spheres. In each experiment, a different volumetric fraction of macropores and micropores was used. The experiment was also repeated by compacting the flow chamber with silica sand only to represent single-porosity medium. Variable saturations of water across the height of the system were applied by controlling the capillary pressure. Images of the 2-D model were collected using a digital camera and analyzed pixel by pixel to determine water saturation in the double-porosity medium. Results from the LTV technique showed that the Pc–Sw relationships for all experiments in double-porosity soil medium were similar in shape but varied depending on the porous media composition. Comparison with the pressure cell test results showed that the Pc–Sw curves for all experiments consistent comparable to those obtained by the LTV technique. The Pc–Sw curves were also fit to van Genuchten model for comparison and validation. For double-porosity media, the best-fit parameters were consistent with published data for sandy clay. Moreover, little variability was observed in the best-fit ? and n values for the different double porosity. Overall, this study proves that the LTV technique is a noninvasive laboratory tool that can provide high-resolution spatial data for water saturation distribution in different types of porous media and is capable of producing highly resolved Pc–Sw relationships. © 2019, Springer Nature B.V.

The analytical evaluation of urban landscapes is a time-consuming and difficult process as it concerns a large number of components in a complex network of interactions. Studies are either very general and superficial, or unidirectional and in-depth based on certain indicators. For this reason, suitability analyses based on analytic hierarchy process (AHP) create an appropriate framework for evaluating multicomponential urban landscapes systematically. The purpose of this research is to establish an important framework for sustainable landscape planning decisions by comparing it with the artificial topography, population density and biotope characteristics evaluated in the context of microclimatic occurrences in urban landscapes. For this purpose, artificial topography was analyzed by means of AHP according to slope–aspect and elevation criteria. These criteria (slope–aspect–elevation) used to evaluate the artificial topography were preferred for having the potential to represent microclimatic formations such as wind corridor, shading and runoff that affect the decisions on urban landscape planning and management significantly. Artificial topography suitability map obtained was compared to biotope types and population density in research area. In regions with high population density topography compliance is low. In appropriate areas, the building and park biotopes attract attention. These findings indicate that green roof-façade systems should be introduced in such areas and ecological balances should be considered in park design. A balanced distribution of building stock gardens influenced the quality of life positively. It was seen that suitability of topography addressed with regard to life quality and microclimatic comfort is inversely proportional to population density. It was determined by evaluating the relationship of artificial topography with urban biotopes that the predominant biotopes in the areas with high suitability of topography such as garden and grove have high ecological value. Artificial surfaces, such as roads and buildings, gain weight in the areas with high population density and unsuitable urban topography. Considering all of these findings, it was concluded that artificial urban topography is an important indicator for interpreting the relationship with habitat-population density and taking decisions on planning and management of urban landscapes which are in a rapid transformation process. © 2018 Springer Nature B.V.

Bu çalışmanın amacı; psikolojik sermayenin işgören performansına nasıl bir etkisinin olduğunun ve builişkilerde örgütsel özdeşlemenin dolaylı etkisinin olup olmadığının tespit edilmesi olarak belirlenmiştir. Lojistiksektöründe çalışan 1.401 katılımcıya uygulanan ankette, Luthans vd. (2007)’nin psikolojik sermaye ölçeği;Kirkman ve Rosen (1999)’ın iş performansı ölçeği; Mael ve Ashforth (1992)’un örgütsel özdeşleme ölçeklerikullanılmıştır. Cronbach Alpha katsayılarının hesaplanması sonrasında bu örneklem için oldukça güvenilirbulunan ölçeklerin faktör analizlerinde; psikolojik sermaye ölçeği 4 faktörlü, iş performansı ve örgütselözdeşleşme ölçekleri tek faktörlü yapılarıyla doğrulanmıştır. Hipotezlerin test edilmesi amacıyla yapılan üçaşamalı hiyerarşik regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre; psikolojik sermayenin öz yeterlilik, umut, psikolojikdayanıklılık ve iyimserlik bileşenleriyle yarattığı sinerji sayesinde işgören performansı ve örgütsel özdeşleşmeüzerinde anlamlı ve olumlu etkilerinin olduğu bu çalışmanın temel bulgularındandır. Ayrıca, psikolojiksermayenin öz yeterlilik, umut, psikolojik dayanıklılık ve iyimserlik bileşenleri ile işgören performansıarasındaki ilişkilerde örgütsel özdeşleşmenin dolaylı etkisinin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuçların, benzeraraştırmalara katkı sağlayabileceği değerlendirilmektedir. The aim of this study, to determine the effect of the psychological capital on job performance and whetherthere are indirect effects of organizational identification on the relationships between psychological capitaland perceived job performance. In accordance with this purpose; Luthans et al. (2007)'s psychological capitalscale, Kirkman and Rosen (1999)'s job performance scale and Mael and Ashforth (1992)'s organizationaldescription scales were used in a survey applied to 1.401 participants working in logistics sector. CronbachAlpha coefficients of the scales were calculated quite reliable for this sample. In factor analysis; psychologicalcapital scale 4-factors, job performance, and organizational identification scale were confirmed by one-factorstructures. According to the three stage hierarchical regression analysis; psychological capital has significantand positive effects on perceived job performance and organizational identification by the synergy createdby the components of self-efficacy, hope, psychological resilience and optimism. However, organizationalidentification has indirect effects on the relationships between psychological capital and perceived jobperformance.

Objective. This study was designed to investigate the effects of Desert Dust Storms and Climatological Factors on Mortality and Morbidity of Cardiovascular Diseases admitted to emergency department in Gaziantep. Method. Hospital records, obtained between September 01, 2009 and January 31, 2014, from four state hospitals in Gaziantep, Turkey, were compared to meteorological and climatological data. Statistical analysis was performed by Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) for windows version 24.0. Results. 168,467 patients were included in this study. 83% of the patients had chest pain and 17% of patients had cardiac failure (CF). An increase in inpatient hospitalization due to CF was observed and corresponded to the duration of dust storms measured by number of days. However, there was no significant increase in emergency department (ED) presentations. There was no significant association of cardiac related mortality and coinciding presence of a dust storm or higher recorded temperature. The association of increases in temperature levels and the presence of dust storms with “acute coronary syndrome- (ACS-) related emergency service presentations, inpatient hospitalization, and mortality” were statistically significant. The relationship between the increase in PM10 levels due to causes unrelated to dust storms and the outpatient application, admission, and mortality due to heart failure was not significant. The increase in particle matter 10 (PM) levels due to causes outside the dust storm caused a significant increase in outpatient application, hospitalization, and mortality originated from ACS. Conclusion. Increased number of dust storms resulted in a higher prevalence of mortality due to ACS while mortality due to heart failure remained unchanged. Admission, hospitalization, and mortality due to chest pain both dependent and independent of ACS were increased by the presence of dust storms, PM10 elevation, and maximum temperature.

Bu çalışmada üniversitelerde kalite anlayışının geliştirilmesinde önemli roloynayan stratejik örgüt yapısı ve bu örgüt yapısı bağlamında şekillenen eylemplanlarına yönelik olarak geliştirilen girişimcilik temelli ve kariyer odaklı bir modelönerilmiştir. Laboratuvar ve Atolyeler, Transfer ve İletişim Merkezi, Sosyal, Beşeri vePsikoloji Sermaye Gelişim Birimi, Üniversite Temsilciği, Sektör Temsilciği ve Yönetimalt birimlerinden meydana gelen “Kariyer Geliştirme Merkezi Modeli” üniversiteöğrencilerinin eğitim hayatı ve mezuniyet sonrasında uyum sağlama yetenekleriningeliştirilmesi, yenilikçi fikirler üretmesi ve sosyal bir ortam içerisinde bu fikirlerisunup, uygulamaya geçirme fırsatını gençlere sunmaktadır. Modelin geliştirilmeaşamasında üniversitelerde girişimcilik eğitimine yönelik literatür incelenmiş veardından alt birimler oluşturularak modele son hali verilmiştir. In this study, Career Development Center Model is proposed for the strategicorganization structure of entrepreneurial universites and the action plans of theseuniversities. Organization structure and the action plans play an important role forencouraging the students for the entrepreneurship trends. The aim of the model isto improve the adaptability of the university students while and after the education,help to develop innovative ideas and to improve the quality of life of the universitystudents.Within the sub-units as listed; laboratories and workshops, transfer andcommunication center, social, human and psychological capital development unit,university representative, sector representative and management the opportunityto present and implement innovative and self-developing ideas served the studentsin a social environment. During the development phase of the model, the literatureon entrepreneurship education in universities was examined, and then the sub-unitscreated and the model finalized.

Purpose - Endemic uncertainty of the environment within a limited time framework tend to complicate the decision-making process. This study aims to analyze the selection of the optimal supplier that meets the necessary criteria such as product features, supplier features, and delivery conditions. Methodology - Increasing market pressure in the construction industry compels companies to make quick and good decisions conducting strategic analyses. In this regard, information asymmetry is a crucial concept that requires managers to use different models during the decision-making process not only for their own benefit but also for the sake of all stakeholders. Analytic Hierarchy Process Method is used to evaluate suppliers’ characteristics that tend to consist of numerous interdependent variables and complex relationships. Findings - Supplier A has relatively better product features and supplier features. Addressing fundamental issues in supplier selection has been increasingly gaining ground in the construction industry in order to maintain a competitive advantage in regard to both cost and time efficiency as well as sustainability. Conclusion - Companies operate in an environment where decisions are ought to be handled in a rather holistic way. When managers are about to make robust decisions, they are ultimately obliged to feel responsible to both the company and various groups of stakeholders. Overall, decision-making is of vital importance for corporates both in a macro perspective due to existing ecological concerns and also in a micro perspective in terms of sustainability.

Sinemanın toplumsal değişimi gösteren sosyolojik bir veri kaynağı olduğundan yola çıkarak bumakalede, Türkiye’de 1960’lardan 1990’lı yıllara uzanan süreçte kent ve mahallenin sinemada nasıl temsil edildiği incelenmektedir. Kentsel değişimin ve mahalle kültürünün dönüşümü sinemadadönemsel olarak izlenebilmektedir. 1960’larda yaygın olan geleneksel mahalle temsilleri 1970’liyıllarda kentleşmenin hız kazanmasıyla ortadan kalkmış; 1980 ve 1990’lı yıllarda bu temsilleryerlerini apartman yaşamı ve gecekondu mahallesi temsillerine bırakmıştır. Çalışmada, filmlerdekentleşmenin sosyal hayata ve orta sınıfın yaşam alanlarının dönüşümüne olan etkisi betimselanaliz yöntemi ile literatür odaklı belirlenen temalar üzerinden ve 35 film incelenmektedir. Seçilen35 film derinlemesine analize tabi tutulmamış, geniş tutulan örneklem içerisinde kent, kentleşme,kentsel dönüşüm ve bu değişimin birey ve toplumsal hayat üzerindeki etkileri ortaya konulmuştur.&nbsp, In this article, representation of city and neighborhood in Turkish films between 1960 and 1990is examined with regard to the fact that cinema is a sociological data depicting change in societies.The transformation of urban life and neighborhood culture can easily be followed in cinema history.With the accelerating urbanization in the 1970s, representation of life in apartmant buildings andslums took the place of traditional neighborhood representations popular in 1960s films. In thisarticle, the impact of urbanization on the transformation of social life and middle class living spacein films is analysed over 35 films with the descriptive analysis method. The sample 35 films are notanalysed by deep film analyzing methods, yet the impact of urbanization, urban change and socialchange on individuals and society in this large sample are discussed in this article.&nbsp

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the levels of kinesophobia and depressionfollowing sports injuries in physically contact and non-contact sports.Material and Methods: A total of 130 male athletes from 14 different sports, who wereinjured at least six months before were included in the study. Individuals participating in thestudy were interviewed by means of the Beck Depression Inventory and the TampaKinesiophobia Scale. Participants were also asked to complete a form to determine theinjuries they had experienced.Results: There were no statistically significant differences between the physically contactand non-contact sport groups’ kinesiophobia and depression scores (p0.05). There wasno significant correlation between these two scores (r0.27, p0.05). Beck DepressionInventory scores following injuries that occurred in training and competition weresignificantly higher in physically contact sports than non-contact sports (p0.05 andp0.001, respectively).Conclusion: Depression and kinesophobia scores following sport injuries were notsignificantly different for physically contact and non-contact sports. Kinesophobia is notrelated to the emotional status of athletes. Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı fiziksel temas içeren ve içermeyen sporlarda sporyaralanmasını izleyen süreçte kinezyofobi ve depresyon düzeylerini incelemektir.Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışmaya en az altı ay önce spor yaralanması geçirmiş 130 erkeksporcu dâhil edildi. Çalışmaya katılan sporcular, bire bir görüşme şeklinde Beck DepresyonEnvanteri ve Tampa Kinezyofobi Ölçeği ile değerlendirildi. Ayrıca katılımcılardan geçirmişoldukları yaralanmaya ilişkin bilgileri değerlendiren bir form doldurmaları istendi.Bulgular: Fiziksel temas içeren ve fiziksel temas içermeyen sporlar arasında kinezyofobive depresyon skorları istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde farklılık göstermemektedir(p0.05). Depresyon skorları ile kinezyofobi skorları arasında korelasyon bulunmadı(r0.27). Antrenman ve müsabaka sırasında meydana gelen yaralanmalardan sonrabelirlenen depresyon skorlarının fiziksel temas içeren sporlarda, fiziksel temas içermeyen sporlara göre anlamlı oranda yüksek olduğu bulundu (sırasıylap0.05 ve p0.001).Sonuçlar: Spor yaralanmaları sonrası depresyon ve kinezyofobi skorlarının fiziksel temas içeren ve içermeyen sporlararasında farklı olmadığı belirlendi. Kinezyofobinin sporcuların duygusal durumlarıyla ilişkili olmadığı söylenebilir.

In this study, to produce single-use bee-repellent fabrics, a variety of essential oils were encapsulated with gum arabic wall material at a 1:5 ratio of wall to the core substance. The following core substances were used: lavender oil, laurel oil, fennel oil, N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET), lavender + laurel oil, lavender + fennel oil, laurel + fennel oil, lavender + fennel + laurel oil, lavender oil + DEET, fennel oil + DEET and laurel oil + DEET. Lavender, fennel and laurel oils were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. In this context, 11 different microcapsules were produced. After the microencapsulation process, the microcapsules were analyzed with a light microscope and by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Furthermore, an image processing application was developed and implemented to determine the particle size distribution of the microcapsules. After the analysis of the microcapsules, cotton fabric samples were treated with the microcapsules. In order to analyze the microcapsules on the fabric samples, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used. To analyze the bee-repellent abilities of the fabric samples, 12 different measurement cabinets made of pine tree and glass were produced. According to the results, lavender and fennel oils can be used as bee-repellent alternatives to DEET in beekeeping. © The Author(s) 2018. Ministry of Science, Technology and Space: 0897 -- The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This work was supported by the Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology in Turkey under Grant Number 0897.STZ.2015. --

JEL Classifications: G14, G24, G32 The research aims to test the influence of the variables affecting Non-Performing Financing (NPF) in this case is Financing Debt Ratio (FDR), Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Operational Expense Ratio against Operation Income (BOPO), Exchange Rate, Inflation and Real National Income (PDBR). The data analysis method used in this study is multiple regression. Regression analysis method, in addition to measuring the strength of the relationship between two or more variables, also shows the direction of the relationship between the dependent variable with the independent variable The result of processing obtained from the value of R2 adjusted equal to 0,362 which means variation or behavior of independent variable that is FDR, CAR, BOPO, Kurs, Inflation, and PDRB able to explain variations or the behavior of the dependent variable that is NPF equal to 36,2%. The rest is equal to 63,8% are variations or actions of other independent variables that affect the NPF but are not included in the model.

PubMed: 29602586 Introduction: As disasters may occur any time, health care staff and institutions should be prepared to manage these events. The aim of study is to analyze the effects of high-fidelity simulation on the perceptions of senior nursing students regarding their preparedness for disasters. Methods: This study used a pretest-posttest design and was conducted as a quasi-experimental investigation. Results: Slightly less than the half of the students (42.5%) expressed that they were prepared to face a disaster. There was a statistically significant difference in their scores on the Scale of Perception of Disaster Preparedness among Nurses between the pre-intervention and postdisaster stage (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Supporting simulation activities with drills positively affected nurses’ perceptions of disasters. © 2018 Elsevier Ltd

JEL Classification M31 The increasing population in Indonesia leads to increasing demand for motorcycles as one of transportation means. Ease of operation and affordable prices cause motorcycles as a very popular transportation means in Indonesia, especially in big cities. This is because of the traffic density and the people's desire to arrive at their destination quickly. One of the Japanese brands, Honda Beat is the highest selling motorcycle brand in Indonesia based on the data from The Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association. In this study, we investigate the relationship of marketing mix with consumer purchasing behavior of this specific brand. A judgmental sampling was applied to 100 consumers in Greater Jakarta. Multiple linear regression was employed to analyze the data. The results indicated that promotions have the highest influence on consumer purchasing behaviors of the brand (coeff. = 0.503), then followed by products (coeff. = 0.320), and price perceptions (coeff. = 0.224). This study contributes to the marketing literature by adding a new empirical evidence on how marketing mix can generate perception and preference of brand personality, especially in motorcycle brands. The findings of this study will assist managers of motorcycle brand to maximize specific factors from marketing mix analysis to increase consumer purchasing behavior. Finally, in terms of the method employed in marketing studies, this study contributes to the literature by adding a new combination of a quantitative study of multiple linear regression and personal opinion of consumers.

Günümüzde birçok sektörde olduğu gibi turizm sektöründe de en doğru stratejileri belirlemek için önemli olan talep tahminleme, hem nitel hem de nicel birçok farklı yöntemle yapılmaktadır. Son dönemlerde bu yöntemlere alternatif olarak geliştirilen yapay sinir ağları modelleri, en düşük hata yüzdesi ile gerçeğe en yakın tahmin değerlerini vermektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, konaklama işletmelerinin talep tahminleme yaparken yapay sinir ağları modellerini alternatif bir yöntem olarak kullanabileceklerini ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, İstanbul’daki beş yıldızlı bir otelin 2013-2016 yılları arasında satılan oda sayıları kullanılarak testler yapılmış ve yapay sinir ağı modeli ile elde edilen verilerin gerçek değerlere en yakın sonuçları verdiği görülmüştür. Bunun üzerine 2017-2018 yılları için satılan oda sayılarına yönelik tahminlemeler yapılmıştır. As it being seen in every sector, demand forecasting in tourism is been conducted with various qualitative and quantitative methods. In recent years, artificial neural network models, which have been developed as an alternative to these forecasting methods, give the nearest values in forecasting with the smallest failure percentage. This study aims to reveal that accomodation establishments can use the neural network models as an alternative while forecasting their demand. With this aim, neural network models have been tested by using the sold room values between the period of 2013-2016 of a five star hotel in Istanbul and it is found that the results acquired from the testing models are the nearest values comparing the realized figures. In the light of these results, tourism demand of the hotel for 2017 and 2018 has been forecasted.

Background: This study aims to investigate the factors affecting food intake in perioperative period of patients who undergo open heart surgery and the effects of body weight, albumin and hemoglobin values, nausea, vomiting and constipation on food intake.Methods: This cross -sectional study was conducted between 4 February 2015 and 4 May 2015 in a cardiovascular surgery clinic. A questionnaire including 25 questions was applied to a total of 86 volunteer participants (62 males, 24 females; mean age 61.310.8 years; range 38 to 82 years).Results: Patients consumed 38% of the food one day before the surgery and 51% one day after, 47% three days after, and 52% five days after the surgery. Factors affecting food intake were the procedure of discontinuing food intake for pre-surgery anesthesia preparation (84.9%), nausea (31.4%) one day after surgery, and constipation three (26.5%) and five (33.7%) days after surgery. Albumin levels decreased significantly in days after surgery compared to the day before surgery (p0.05). There was a significant positive correlation between food intake rates and albumin levels on the first, third and fifth days after surgery (r0.354, r0.353, and r0.521, respectively; p0.05).Conclusion: Patients’ body weight and albumin levels decreased in accordance with their nourishment status after surgery. Food intake was insufficient in the perioperative period. Amaç: Bu çalışmada açık kalp cerrahisi uygulanan hastaların perioperatif dönemde besin alımını etkileyen faktörler ve vücut ağırlığı, albümin ve hemoglobin değerleri, mide bulantısı, kusma ve kabızlığın besin alımı üzerindeki etkileri araştırıldı.Çalışma planı: Bu kesitsel çalışma 4 Şubat 2015-4 Mayıs 2015 tarihleri arasında bir kalp damar cerrahisi kliniğinde gerçekleştirildi. Toplam 86 gönüllü katılımcıya (62 erkek, 24 kadın; ort. yaş 61.2510.77 yıl; dağılım 38-82 yıl) 25 sorudan oluşan bir anket formu uygulandı.Bulgular: Hastalar cerrahiden bir gün önce besinin %38’ini, cerrahiden bir gün sonra %51’ini, üç gün sonra %47’sini ve beş gün sonra %52’sini tüketti. Besin alımını kesintiye uğratan faktörler cerrahi öncesi anestezi hazırlığında besin alımını durdurma prosedürü (%84.9), cerrahiden bir gün sonra bulantı (%31.4) ve cerrahiden üç (%26.5) ve beş (%33.7) gün sonra kabızlık idi. Albümin düzeyleri cerrahiden sonraki günlerde cerrahiden önceki bir güne kıyasla anlamlı olarak azaldı (p0.05). Cerrahi sonrası birinci, üçüncü ve beşinci günlerde besin alımı oranları ile albümin düzeyleri arasında anlamlı bir pozitif ilişki vardı (sırasıyla r0.354, r0.353 ve r0.521; p0.05).Sonuç: Cerrahi sonrası hastaların beslenme durumlarına göre vücut ağırlıkları ve albümin düzeyleri azaldı. Perioperatif dönemde besin alımı yetersiz idi.

Küreselleşen rekabetçi iş ortamında rekabetçi üstünlük sağlamada insan kaynağının önemli bir kaynak olduğu ve güçlendirilmiş çalışanın işletmeye daha çok katkı sağlayacağı düşünüldüğünden, güçlendirilmiş çalışanların işe yönelik davranışlarında nasıl bir değişim meydana geleceğinin açığa çıkarılması, günümüz işletmeciliği açısından önemli bir konudur. Bu çalışmanın amacı işe yönelik davranışlarda psikolojik güçlendirmenin rolünü açığa çıkartmaktır. Bu amaca ulaşmak için öncelikle psikolojik güçlendirme ile işe yönelik davranışlar [Katılımcı Karar Verme, İş Performansı, İş Tatmini, İş-Aile Çatışması, Aile-İş Çatışması, Rol Çatışması, Rol Belirsizliği] arasındaki ilişkiler incelenmiş olup, daha sonra farklı psikolojik güçlendirme düzeylerine bağlı olarak katılımcıların işe yönelik davranış algılamalarında anlamlı farklılık olup olmadığı araştırılmıştır. Elde edilen verilere göre öğretmenlerin psikolojik güçlendirme düzeylerine bağlı olarak katılımcı karar verme, iş performansı, iş tatmini, aile-iş çatışması, rol çatışması ve rol belirsizliği algılamaları arasında anlamlı farklılıklar ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu bulgular, çalışanların psikolojik güçlendirme düzeylerine göre işe yönelik davranışlarda farklılıklar ortaya çıktığını göstererek, psikolojik güçlendirmenin davranışlar üzerinde önemli etkiye sahip olduğunu savunan literatürü destekler niteliktedir., In a globalizing competitive business environment competitive advantage is an important source of human resources and because it is thought that the empowered employee will contribute more to the business, it is an important issue for today's business to reveal how to make a difference in the behavior of the empowered employees in the workplace because the empowered employee is thought to contribute more to the business The purpose of this study is to highlight the role of psychological empowerment in work-oriented behaviors. In order to achieve this aim, the relationships between psychological empowerment and work-related behaviors (Participatory Decision Making, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction, Work-Family Conflict, Family-Job Conflict, Role Conflict, Role Uncertainty) were examined and then related to different levels of psychological empowerment, it was researched whether there was a significant difference in participants' perception of work-related behavior. Significant differences were found between participant decision making, job performance, job satisfaction, family-work conflict, role conflict, and role ambiguity perceptions, depending on the level of psychological empowerment of the teachers.These findings show that differences occur in work-related behaviors according to the level of psychological empowerment of employees, supports the literature which argues that psychological empowerment has significant influence on behavior.

Bu çalışmada, Türkiye için endemik bir tür olan Marrubium trachyticum Boiss.’un taramalıelektron mikroskobu (SEM) kullanılarak gövde, yaprak, kaliks ve fındıkçığınınmikromorfolojik özellikleri ve ışık mikroskobu kullanılarak kök, gövde veyaprak anatomisi araştırıldı. M.trachyticum’un gövde, yaprak ve kaliksi üzerinde eşit olmayan ışınlıstellat tüyler ve dallanmış tüyler gözlendi. Bununla beraber, M. trachyticum’un bu vejetatif organlarıüzerindeki salgı tüylerinin dağılışı ve yoğunluğu, örtü tüylerinden daha azdır.Türün olgun fındıkçıkları, ovat şekilliydi ve yüzey süslemesi penta-hexagonalcolliculate (beşgen-altıgen şekilli kabartılı)’dir. Anatomik sonuçlara göre,araştırılan tür, sekonder kök yapısına sahiptir. Gövdenin belirgin birkollenkima tabakasına sahip olduğu gözlendi. Gövde enine kesiti dört köşelidirve ince bir kutikulaya sahip oval veya dikdörtgen epidermis hücreleri ileçevrilidir. M. trachyticum’unyaprakları bifasiyaldir (dorsiventral). Bu tür, yaprağın hem alt hem de üstyüzeyinde anomositik tip stomalara sahiptir., In the present study, micromorphological characters of stem,leaf, calyx and mericarp of the Turkish endemic Marrubium trachyticum Boiss were investigated using scanningelectron microscopy (SEM) and the anatomy of root, stem and leaf using lightmicroscopy (LM). Stellate trichomes with unequal rays and branched hairs wereobserved on the stem, leaf and calyx. The distributions and densities ofglandular trichomes on these vegetative organs were less than the eglandular trichomes. The mature mericarps ofthe species were ovate in shape and sculpturing pattern was penta-hexagonalcolliculate. According to the anatomical results, M. trachyticum has secondary root structure. The stem has adistinct collenchyma layer. The stem is surrounded by oval or rectangular epidermalcells with a thick cuticle and is quadrangular in shape. The leaves arebifacial (dorsiventral) with anomocytic stomata in both the upper and the lowersurfaces.

Poecilimon Fischer (Orthoptera,Tettigoniidae) is the mostspecies-rich genus of the respective order and family in Anatolia. However,intrageneric diversity still needs to be documented. Poecilimon zonatus Bolívar is a species with a relatively widerange of distribution in Anatolia compared to other congeners. The presentstudy aims to examine the diversity of P.zonatus using an integrated approach. The diversity of the species was documented usingdata based on DNA sequences, male calling song and morphology. Automaticspecies delimitation tests applied to genetic data revealed a cryptic diversityin P. zonatus complex and suggestedtwo new species and one new subspecies. The song data supported the new species,but morphology remained less productive in this respect. The new taxa definedin the light of the obtained data are; Poecilimonisozonatussp. n., Poecilimon ciplaki sp. n. as Poecilimon ciplaki ciplaki subsp. n. andPoecilimon ciplaki denizliensis subsp.n. These taxa together with P. zonatuswere considered a species complex within P.zonatus group. The phylogenetic tree produced from nad2 gene sequences supported the followingrelationships of P. tauricola + (P.ciplaki + (P. zonatus +P.isozonatus))relationship., PoecilimonFischer (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae), dahilolduğu takım ve familyanın Anadolu’da tür sayısı en fazla olan cinstir. Ancakcins içi çeşitlilik halen ortaya konmayı beklemektedir. Cinsin diğer türleriile karşılaştırıldığında Poecilimonzonatus BolívarAnadolu’da nispeten geniş yayılışa sahip bir türdür.Bu çalışma entegre bir yaklaşımla türün çeşitliliğini saptamayı amaçlamaktadır.DNA dizileri, erkek çağrı sesi ve morfolojiden üretilen verilerle P. zonatus türünün çeşitliliğitanımlanmıştır. Genetik verilere uygulanan otomatik tür sınırları testleri P. zonatus’un kriptik bir çeşitlilikiçerdiğini ve iki yeni tür ile bir yeni alttürün varlığına işaret etmiştir.Erkek çağrı sesi verileri yeni türleri desteklemiştir. Ancak, bu açıdanmorfoloji daha az kullanışlı olmuştur. Elde edilen bu veriler ışığındatanımlanan yeni taksonlar şunlardır; Poecilimon isozonatus sp. n. Poecilimon ciplaki sp. n. ve Poecilimon ciplaki ciplaki subsp. n. ve Poecilimonciplaki denizliensis subsp. n. Bu yeni taksonlar P. zonatus ile birlikte P.zonatus kompleksi olarak tanımlanmış ve bu kompleksin P. zonatus tür grubu içinde yer aldığı sonucuna varılmıştır. nad2 gen dizilerinden üretilen filogenetik ağaç P. tauricola + (P.ciplaki + (P. zonatus +P. isozonatus)) akrabalık ilişkisini desteklemiştir.

Macro and micromorphology of cyathial glands, capsules and cauline leaf surfaces of 13 perennial species of Euphorbia L. subg. Esula Pers. sect. Pithyusa (Raf.) Lázaro in Turkey were studied. Cyathial gland structure, based on cyathial gland shapes, colour and appendages was examined from live material by direct field observations and investigations. Cauline leaves and capsule surface features were analysed with scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Capsule sizes, capsule shapes and capsule and cauline leaf surface ornamentations were also studied. The capsule shape was found to vary from subglobose to conical. In most species, cyathial gland colour ranged from greenish-yellow to yellowish-green but some species were distinguished by their reddish or purplish cyathial glands. Although the number of cyathial glands in all species was four, five cyathial glands were determined to exist in some specimens of E. pestalozzae Boiss. Three different cyathial gland shapes (elliptic, trapezoid-elliptic or elliptic-reniform) were observed. Capsule surface of more than half of the studied species (7 taxa) is covered with nipple-like projections (papillate-mammillate) and the rest are covered with tiny rounded or hillock-like ornamentation (colliculate). The cauline leaf surface is papillate-mammillate in the majority of the studied species, although, colliculate surface is also observed in two species (E. seguieriana Necker and E. thessala (Form.) Degen & Dörf.). In conlusion, macro and micromorphological structures of cyathial gland and capsule of Euphorbia sect. Pithyusa taxa appeared to be useful diagnostic characters for species identifications. Bu çalışma Euphorbia L. subg. Esula Pers. sect. Pithyusa (Raf.) Lázaro çok yıllık türlerinin siatyum gland şekilleri, kapsula ve gövde yaprak yüzey mikromorfolojilerine dayanmaktadır. Siatyum gland yapılarının incelenmesi doğrudan arazi çalışmaları sırasında canlı örnekler üzerinden yapılmıştır. Gövde yaprağı ve kapsulanın yüzey özellikleri taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEM) ile incelenmiştir. Ayrıca kapsula boyutu, kapsula şekli, kapsula ve gövde yaprak yüzey özellikleri de incelenmiştir. Çalışılan türlerin kapsula şekilleri hemen hemen küresel’den koniğe değişir. Araştırılan türlerden çoğunun gland rengi parlak sarı-yeşil veya yeşilimsi sarıdır. Bazı türlerde ise glandlar kırmızı veya mor renkli olabilir. Tüm türlerde gland sayıları E. pestalozzae Boiss. haricinde dörttür. Bu türün bazı bireylerinin 5 glandlı olduğu saptanmıştır. Üç farklı gland şekli (eliptik, trapezoid-eliptik veya böbreksi) gözlenmiştir. kapsula yüzeyleri, incelenen türlerin yarısından fazlasında (7 takson) meme başı benzeri çıkıntılarla (papillat-mammillat) kaplı iken, diğer türlerde küçük yuvarlak veya tepecik benzeri yükseltilerle (kollikulat) kaplıdır. İncelenen türlerin çoğunluğunda gövde yaprak yüzeyleri papillat-mammillattır. Kollikulat yüzeyler de iki türde görülmüştür (E. seguieriana Necker ve E. thessala (Form.) Degen & Dörf.) Sonuç olarak, Euphorbia sect. Pithyusa türlerine ait gland ve kapsula morfolojik özelliklerinin türlerin ayrımında ayırt edici karakterler olarak kullanılabileceği gösterilmiştir.

Objective: To examine the mental health states of a sample of Yazidi refugee children and adolescents who migrated from war-torn Iraq’s Sinjar region and to determine the risk and protective factors for psychiatric disorders among the refugee children and adolescents. Method: The participants of this research were children and adolescents between ages 6 and 17 who live in a refugee camp in Turkey. Their parents/guardians provided written informed consents for the research. The research was approved by the Ethics Council of Sakarya University. Participants with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders were excluded from the study. Two child and adolescent psychiatrists speaking their native language interviewed and evaluated each of the participants. Collected data included socio-demographic information about previous and current living situations, Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime–Turkish Version (K-SADS-PL). Results: One hundred and thirty-six children and adolescents (76 boys, 63 girls; mean age = 11.05 ± 3.11 (SD)). At the time of the assessment, 43.4% had posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (n = 59), 27.9% depression (n = 38), 10.3% nocturnal enuresis (n = 14), 9.6% behavioural problems (n = 7), and 5.1% anxiety disorders (n = 13). Conclusions: Many of the refugee children and adolescents had developed psychiatric disorders, or are at risk for PTSD and depression. Also, the ongoing ambiguity regarding their living conditions, interruption of their education, a lack of hope for the future and anxiety regarding the ones they left behind are considered to be risk factors for the development of psychiatric and social problems in the future. Living with family members and not having losses from the immediate family are protective factors. © 2018, © 2018 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

The exact solution of fractional combined Korteweg-de Vries and modified Korteweg-de Vries (KdV–mKdV) equation is obtained by using the $(1/G^{\prime})$ expansion method. To investigate a geometrical surface of the exact solution, we choose $\gamma=1$ . The collocation method is applied to the fractional combined KdV–mKdV equation with the help of radial basis for $0

In this study, asymmetric variations in dorsaland ventral body setae in some adult females in three species of the genus Raphignathus Dugès; R. gracilis (Rack), R.hecmatanaensis Khanjani & Ueckermann and R.kuznetzovi Doğan & Ayyıldız were given and photographed. Records onasymmetric variations in Raphignathus species found in theliterature were also reviewed., Bu çalışmada, Raphignathus’un üç türüne ait bazı dişilerde görülen sırt ve karın kıllarındaki asimetrik varyasyonlar verilmiş ve fotoğrafları alınmıştır.Ayrıca literatürde geçen Raphignathus ile ilgili asimetrik varyasyon kayıtları gözdengeçirilmiştir.

This study proposes an effective and fast preliminary mapping algorithm for 3D triangular mesh surfaces. The proposed method exploits barycentric mapping theory and dynamic neural network for computing parametric coordinates corresponding to vertices of 3D triangular mesh. The dynamic network model iteratively moves internal nodes in 2D parametric space until they convergently reach an equilibrium state. The method effectively computes parametric space coordinates of large meshes (having more than 1.5 K vertices) in less time compared to the traditional method using inverse matrix calculation. The proposed method is tested on many surfaces of varying size, and experimental results prove its efficiency and efficacy. © 2018, The Natural Computing Applications Forum.

We study circle homeomorphisms f ? C 2 (S 1 \{x b }) whose rotation number ? f is irrational, with a single break point x b at which f ? has a jump discontinuity. We prove that the behavior of the ratios of the lengths of any two adjacent intervals of the dynamical partition depends on the size of break and on the continued fraction decomposition of ? f . We also prove a result analogous to Yoccoz’s lemma on the asymptotic behaviour of the lengths of the intervals of trajectories of the renormalization transformation R n (f). © 2018, University of Nis. All rights reserved. Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica "Francesco Severi", INdAM The World Academy of Sciences, TWAS: 14 ? 121 ? RG/MATHS/AS G ? UNESCO The World Academy of Sciences, TWAS: FR: 324028604 -- Authors are partially supported by TWAS grant 14 ? 121 ? RG/MATHS/AS G ? UNESCO FR: 324028604 and PRIN 2010-2011 ”Varietà reali e complesse: geometria, topologia e analisi armonica”, by GNSAGA of INDAM. --

Bu çalışmada üst orta gelir seviyesindeki ülkelerin ihracatının sektörel kompozisyonunun teknoloji çeşitliliği ve ihracatın teknolojik yapısının iktisadi büyüme üzerindeki etkisi analiz edilmiştir. Dinamik panel veri analiz yöntemleri kullanılarak 34 üst orta gelir grubunda yer alan ülkelerin 19952015 yılları arasındaki verileri incelenerek, yüksek teknolojili ürün ihracatının önemli bir büyüme etkisine sahip iken orta teknolojili ürün ihracatının daha sınırlı etkisi olduğu görülmüştür. Düşük teknolojili ürünler ise uzun vadede büyüme üzerinde negatif etkiye sahip olmaktadır, In this study, we analyzed the data about the technological diversification of export composition of upper middle-income countries and the impact of the technological composition of exported goods on GDP growth. Using the dynamic panel data analysis techniques for 34 countries between 1995-2015, we confirmed that exports of high technological products will have a significant positive impact on economic growth for upper middle-income countries as well as medium technological products’ exports which have a limited effect. The exports of low-tech products will have a negative effect for economic growth in the long run.

The use of machine learning and decision tree methods with respect to modelling of big data has been increasing gradually. The data mining has focused on some methods for obtaining the useful information from big data which has not been recognized. The data mining and statistics concentrates upon the identification of structure. The concept of machine learning which evolved out of data mining as a need consists of models and algorithms which analyzes big data and may make significant deductions from data by benefitting from statistics and software. It provides convenience to modelling the big data that the decision tree methods are nonparametric methods. In this paper, the classification tree was created based on C5.0 algorithm by using R programming language.

This study introduces a new and effective epileptic seizure detection system based on cepstral analysis utilizing generalized regression neural network for classifying electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings. The EEG recordings are obtained from an open database which has been widely studied with many different combinations of feature extraction and classification techniques. Cepstral analysis technique is mainly used for speech recognition, seismological problems, mechanical part tests, etc. Utility of cepstral analysis based features in EEG signal classification is explored in the paper. In the proposed study, mel frequency cepstral coefficients (MFCCs) are computed in the feature extraction stage and used in neural network based classification stage. MFCCs are calculated based on a frequency analysis depending on filter bank of approximately critical bandwidths. The experimental results have shown that the proposed method is superior to most of the previous studies using the same dataset in classification accuracy, sensitivity and specificity. This achieved success is the result of applying cepstral analysis technique to extract features. The system is promising to be used in real time seizure detection systems as the neural network adopted in the proposed method is inherently of non-iterative nature. © 2018 Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences

In this work, we obtain several improved versions of two weight Hardy and Rellich type inequalities on the sub-Riemannian manifold R 2 n+ 1 defined by the vector fields ? ? X j = ? x j + 2ky j |z| 2 k? 2 ? ? l , Y j = ? y j ? 2kx j |z| 2 k? 2 ? ? l , j = 1, 2,..., n where (z, l) = (x, y, l) ? R 2 n+ 1 , |z| = (|x| 2 + |y| 2 ) 1 / 2 and k 1 . © 2018 Element D.O.O. All rights reserved.

The entrepreneurship growth is being recognized as a serviceable means of tackling Jammu and Kashmir’s [J&K] socioeconomic challenges of high unemployment, and unbalanced distribution of income. The unemployment rates revealed by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) for the state presents a depressed image of the condition of women in the state. According to the NSSO employment position of females in urban areas are worse than that of men. The indicators were analyzed and found that the females in urban areas are unemployed and the rate is at 11.7 percent. And the same pointer for the unemployment rate for the male population is hovering at 6.7 percent and the figure at all-India for the woman (urban) joblessness rate is at 7.9 percent. It is observed that existing policies overlook the gender as a potential input for addressing the grave issue. Despite this females have proven their mettle using their peculiar gender nature effectively and efficiently in small and micro business which calls for an immediate attention by the government towards promotion of women in entrepreneurship.

Purpose The global warming, caused by the anthropogenic greenhouse gases, has been one of the major worldwide issues over the last decades. Among them, carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most important one and is responsible for more than the two-third of the greenhouse effect. Currently, greenhouse gas emissions and CO2 emissions – the root cause of the global warming – in particular are being examined closely in the fields of science and they also have been put on the agenda of the political leaders. The purpose of this paper is to predict the energy-related CO2 emissions through using different discrete grey models (DGMs) in Turkey and total Europe and Eurasia region. Design/methodology/approach The proposed DGMs will be applied to predict CO2 emissions in Turkey and total Europe and Eurasia region from 2015 to 2030 using data set between 1965 and 2014. In the first stage of the study, DGMs without rolling mechanism (RM) will be used. In the second stage, DGMs with RM are constructed where the length of the rolling horizons of the respected models is optimised. Findings In the first stage, estimated values show that non-homogeneous DGM is the best method to predict Turkey’s energy-related CO2 emissions whereas DGM is the best method to predict the energy-related CO2 emissions for total Europe and Eurasia region. According to the results in the second stage, NDGM with RM (k=26) is the best method for Turkey while optimised DGM with RM (k=4) delivers most reliable estimates for total Europe and Eurasia region. Originality/value This study illustrates the effect of different DGM approaches on the estimation performance for the Turkish energy-related CO2 emission data.

Traditional finance theories are not sufficient to explain investor’s sentiment and psychology. This situation leads to emergence of Behavioral Finance. The aim of this paper is to analyze the macroeconomic factors affecting Real Sector Confidence Index (RSCI) of Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT). Within this scope, monthly data for the period between 2007:01 and 2017:03 is analyzed by using Johansen Cointegration Test and Granger Causality Test. According to the results of the analysis, CBRT Composite Leading Indicators Index, Capacity Utilization Rate of Manufacturing Industry (CURMI), Turkish Lira Reference Interest Rate (TRLIBOR) and BIST100 Return Index affect RSCI.

Aim: To investigate the prevalence of celiac disease(CD) among children with Down’s syndrome (DS) and its association withgastrointestinal symptoms and other accompanying diseases. Methods: The study was consisted of regular trisomy 21patients who were under follow-up in our department. The age, gender,gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominaldistension, vomiting, flatulence, and unsatisfactory weight gain/weight loss)and accompanying diseases were recorded. Anti-tissue transglutaminase(anti-tTG) immunoglobulin A (Ig A) levels were analyzed in all cases.Serologically positive patients were referred to a pediatric gastroenterologistfor intestinal biopsy. Results: Totally 98 children with a mean age of 3.2±2.81years (range: 2-13 years) diagnosed with the DS were included in this study.Among study participants, 46 (46.9%) were female. Among study participants, 3(3.1%) had positive anti-tTG IgA results and endoscopic biopsies revealed thediagnosis of Marsh type 3b CD in all of them. In correlation analysis,hypothyroidism (p=0.03) and presence of diarrhea (p=0.04) significantlycorrelated with the CD presence among children with the DS. Diarrhea increasedthe risk for 1.50 times (0.67-3.34) while hypothyroidism increased the risk for2.75 times (0.55-13.67) among patients with DS. Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware of an increasedprevalence of CD among patients with DS especially in children with diarrheaand/or hypothyroidism., Amaç: Down sendromlu (DS) çocuklarda çölyakhastalığının (ÇH) sıklığını ve gastrointestinal semptomlar ve eşlik eden diğerhastalıklarla birlikteliğini saptamak. Yöntemler: Çalışmaya kliniğimizde takip edilen regülertrizomi 21 olan hastalar alındı. Yaş, cinsiyet, gastrointestinal semptomlar(karın ağrısı, kabızlık, diyare, abdominal distansiyon, kusma, şişkinlik vekilo alımı / kilo kaybı) ve eşlik eden ek hastalıklar kaydedildi. Tüm olgulardaanti-doku transglutaminaz (anti-tTG) immünoglobulin A (IgA) düzeyleri analizedildi. Serolojik olarak pozitif hastalar, bağırsak biyopsisi çocukgastroenterolojisi tarafından yapıldı. Bulgular: Çalışmaya yaş ortalaması 3,2 ± 2,81 yıl(2-13 yıl) olan 98 çocuk alındı. Hastaların 46 (% 46,9) kızdı. Hastaların3'ünde (% 3,1) anti-tTG IgA pozitifliği vardı ve endoskopik biyopsilerinhepsinde Marsh tip 3b ÇH tanısı saptandı. ÇH saptanan DS'lu çocuklarda,korelasyon analizinde, hipotiroidizm (p=0,03) ve diyare (p=0,04) görülmesi anlamlıydı. DS'lu hastalarda, ishalgörülme riski 1,5 kat (0,67-3,34) artarken hipotiroidizm görülme riski 2.75 kat(0.55-13.67) arttırdığı saptandı. Sonuç: Klinisyenler, DS'li çocuklarda özellikle diyareve / veya hipotiroidili varlığında Çölyak hastalığı akılda tutulmalıdır.

9th International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings, SEB 2017 -- 5 July 2017 through 7 July 2017 -- -- 131281 The paper presents the new technology of 3D printing of buildings for the sustainable houses of the future. 3D printing building technology is a new construction technique started with the invention of 3D printer. Latest technologies were described in this paper with pointing to Contour Crafting as a promising technique that may be able to revolutionize construction industry in near future. It has many advantages of this technology, such as reduction of the costs and time, minimizing the pollution of environment and decrease of injuries and fatalities on construction sites could be listed. Integration of Building Information Modeling with the 3D printing building technique are mentioned in comparison with the traditional construction techniques. Even though many advantages and benefits of this new technology, of course we have some concerns are summarized in the conclusions as the technology still has many limitations. A brief description of examples of 3D printing in construction industry are presented (Stupino town, Moscow, Russia - Apis Cor first company to develop a mobile construction 3D printer). Modeling a 3D model of building that will be appropriate for 3D printers is possible in many modeling software programs. One of the most popular formats for sharing such models is STL format common and it has been accepted by many proprietary software. Moreover, integration of BIM method with 3D printing modeling will be effective for energy efficiency, better design, cost reduction and isolation of structure. © 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

The aim of this paper is to give a new approach to modified $q$-Bernstein polynomials for functions of several variables. By using these polynomials, the recurrence formulas and some new interesting identities related to the second Stirling numbers and generalized Bernoulli polynomials are derived. Moreover, the generating function, interpolation function of these polynomials of several variables and also the derivatives of these polynomials and their generating function are given. Finally, we get new interesting identities of modified $q$-Bernoulli numbers and $q$-Euler numbers applying $p$-adic $q$-integral representation on $\mathbb {Z}_p$ and $p$-adic fermionic $q$-invariant integral on $\mathbb {Z}_p$, respectively, to the inverse of $q$-Bernstein polynomials., Comment: 17 pages, some theorems added to new version

In recent years, the surge in household indebtedness to historical heights has become a significant concern for developed economies. A similar trend has been witnessed in emerging market countries including Turkey. Our objective is to help further understand the dynamics of the recent growth in consumer loans and credit cards (CLCC) in Turkey. For this purpose, we investigate the long-term equilibrating relationships and short-term deviations from the equilibrium, and explore the determinants, directions, and strengths of causality relationships between CLCC and the selected macroeconomic variables, and analyze the dynamic interactions among the variables in the post-sample period by analyzing how CLCC responds to the shocks given to other macroeconomic variables and the contribution of each variable on the forecast variability of CLCC. We use monthly data for the period of January 2004—December 2013 of seven macroeconomic variables of money supply, interest rate, income, consumer confidence, inflation, stock market, and consumer goods imports. On empirical findings, we make suggestions about which policy tools should be used to influence, and if necessary to manage, the growth in CLCC. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

The aim of this study is to examine the level gifted students' problem-solving skills in terms of their gender and grade level. A total of 68 fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh grade gifted students enrolled in a Science and Art Center participated to the study. In this quantitative survey study, Problem-solving Inventory for Children developed by Serin, Bulut Serin, and Saygili (2010) was used to collect data from the participants. This instrument consists of three dimensions, which are namely confidence to problem-solving skills, self-control, and avoidance. In order to determine the level of problem-solving skills, an independent-sample t-test and one-way ANOVA were utilized. The results indicated that the level of gifted students' problem-solving skills was not high. Moreover, while gender did not play role in their problem-solving skills, some grade levels of the participants were significantly superior to other levels regarding to problem-solving skills. In general, it was seen that problem-solving skills of gifted students gets lower as their grade level increases. Based on the findings, some implications were recommended. © 2015 Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists.

Following the line of the recent work by Savas, et al., we apply the notion of ideals to A-statistical cluster points. We get necessary conditions for two matrices to be equivalent in a sense of A I -statistical convergence. In addition, we use Kolk’s idea to define and study B I -statistical convergence.

WOS: 000409101400006 The main purpose of this paper is to find an exact solution of the traveling wave equation of a nonlinear time fractional Burgers' equation using the expansion method and the Cole-Hopf transformation. For this purpose, a nonlinear time fractional Burgers' equation with the initial conditions considered. The finite difference method (FDM for short) which is based on the Caputo formula is used and some fractional differentials are introduced. The Burgers' equation is linearized by using the Cole-Hopf transformation for a stability of the FDM. It shows that the FDM is stable for the usage of the Fourier-Von Neumann technique. Accuracy of the method is analyzed in terms of the errors in L-2 and L-infinity. All of obtained results are discussed with an example of the Burgers' equation including numerical solutions for different situations of the fractional order and the behavior of potentials u is investigated with graphically. All the obtained numerical results in this study are presented in tables. We used the Mathematica software package in performing this numerical study. (C) 2017 All rights reserved.

Media has an enormous role in communicating information in various kind. Particularly, the print media is serving society strongly with their evolution in various fields including technological aspects. Within the steep competition each media wants to hold theirown audience with continuous innovative items. Environment is such a contemporary subject which has a fair demand. So the space is so valuable. In this study, the status of the English and the Bengali dailies in connection with environmental journalism, especially the space provided for public contribution/opinion has been scrutinized. This may be concluded that though the limited space has been allotted for public contribution/opinion by the newspapers, English dailies comparatively give maximum importance the public opinion, especially the Telegraph. Key Words: newspaper, opinion, space

The present paper deals with the approximation properties of the univariate operators which are the generalization of the Kantorovich-Szász type operators involving Brenke type polynomials. We investigate the order of convergence by using Peetre’s K-functional and the Ditzian-Totik modulus of smoothness and study the degree of approximation of the univariate operators for continuous functions in a Lipschitz space, a Lipschitz type maximal function and a weighted space. The rate of approximation of functions having derivatives equivalent with a function of bounded variation is also obtained. © 2017, The Author(s).

The motivation of this study is to approach the IPO issue from a different perspective. Most of the studies in the existing literature deal with three broad issues which are operating performance, stock performance, and the reasons to go public. However, there aren’t many studies which tackle the IPO issue from a pure competitive perspective which enables limited but clear results. This study contributes to the literature, not by answering a broad and old question but by providing new and partial evidence which seem to contradict the whole at first glance. Most of the 60 BIST (Borsa Istanbul) listed large industrial firms in this study have improved their relative ranks after their IPOs, when compared to their own large competitors most of which are not listed in BIST. These ranks are available in Turkey’s TOP 1.000 Industrial Enterprises annual lists and they are officially assigned by ICI (Istanbul Chamber of Industry) according to firms’ sales revenue figures. Thus, they provide us with the single and clear window to observe. Keeping in mind that this window is limited, this study comes up with some non-negligible findings and then elaborates on their significance for the IPO literature, raising more questions than answers for the sake of a more solid theory.

P Consumer buying behavior is known also as consumer decision making is the process by which individuals search for, select, purchase, use, and dispose of goods and services to satisfy require needs. This study has been designed to answer main question about the role of social media advertising on consumer buying behavior in very active field which is fashion retail industry, then determine the differences if existed in this relation regarding to the name of the brands and consumer demographics factors. By electronic questionnaires conducted for consumers live in Istanbul-Turkey, findings showed weak relation between social media advertising and consumer need recognition, no relation at all with search for information, strong relation with evaluate the alternatives, and moderate relation for both buying decision and post-purchase behavior, as those steps represent the five steps need recognition model in consumer buying behavior. Moreover, findings showed no changes in this relation regarding to consumer’s age, and education level. However, there were changes between Females and males in the relation with consumer need recognition, and search for information. In addition, another changes regarding to income between social media advertising and evaluate the alternatives especially for consumers earn more than 5.000TL among other income groups.

Many companies and salesmen try to build and maintain long-term relationship with their customer. The influences of relationship marketing activities are important issue of the housing brokerage Market. The aims of study are to learn the impacts of relationship marketing on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty in the housing brokerage Market. The researchers survey the customers and use the regression analysis method to test the relationships between relationship marketing, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty in Taiwan. The research results show that the relationship marketing positively impacts on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, then customer satisfaction positively impacts on customer loyalty. Customer satisfaction plays a mediating role between relationship marketing and customer loyalty. Besides, the study confirm that brokers’ expertise moderates the relationship of relationship marketing process. The findings suggest that the brokers’ relationship marketing and expertise empirically impact on the customers.