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The aim of this study is to determine the impacts of macro economical variables in Turkey's economy on stock returns. For this purpose, it is aimed to analyze by using data of January 2000 -- December 2009 the various macroeconomic factors which may affect the returns of the common stocks traded in the Istanbul Stock Exchange by using Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT). The macroeconomic variables that used in the study are ISE100 index as a dependent variable, consumer price index, the ratio of exports to imports, production index of industry, production index of manufacturing industry, capacity utilization in manufacturing industry, gold prices, US Dollar Exchange rate, deposit interest rate, balance of current account, domestic debt stock, (M1-M2) narrowly and broad defined money supply as independent variables. Time series data are evaluated based on "Smallest Square Technique" and linear regression analysis is used. According to the results, it appeared that return indices of stock be negatively affected by gold prices and deposit interest rate, whereas positively affected by M2 money supply and ratio of capacity utilization in manufacturing industry. The effect of the balance of current account, (M1) the narrowly defined money supply and the production index of manufacturing industry on stock returns is not statistically significant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study it is strived to be discovered the views related to profession ethics, reasons behind acting by ethics or behaving non-ethical of those employed accountants working in the city of Isparta and results for the survey-based research on how the regulations for the accounting professional ethics were perceived by accountant members has been included. The sample of the study is 115 accountants employed. Isparta Chamber of Public Accountants and Financial Advisors registered accountants and financial consultants in the accounting profession's ethical dimension have been various opinions. In this study it is determined the effect of the title and title groups on the ethical judgments. The data got from the survey results of accountants, it is chosen to apply the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Kruskal-Wallis tests to analyze and evaluate the data. In this study, it was aimed to contribute to the arrangements of the ethics of the profession and to their applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Crossed testicular ectopia or transverse testicular ectopia is an extremely rare anomaly characterised by migration of one testis towards the opposite inguinal canal, usually associated with unilateral inguinal hernia. This report describes six cases of crossed ectopic testes, one of the largest series, and with unusual clinical histories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Root fractures caused by trauma need to be treated quickly as they can lead to pain, loss of function and poor aesthetic as well as psychological problems to the patients. Different treatment strategies can be developed according to the localization of the fracture. Case: In these case reports were described the treatments of horizontally fractured maxillary lateral incisors with luting the root-crown fragments with composite resin using a polyethylene fiber post. In one case was described the restoration of extracted maxillary central incisor due to broken root with a temporary fiber reinforced adhesive bridge. Result: The radiological and clinical controls showed good stabilization, aesthetics and periodontal health of the cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Human parvovirus B19 (HPV-B19) infection is the etiological agent for the common childhood disease erythema infectiosum ("fifth disease") in healthy children, which usually appears as a mild, febrile illness or subclinical infection. Although most individuals with human HPV-B19 infection are asymptomatic, several clinical conditions have been linked to this virus. The infection can also cause transient arthralgias in adults and hydrops fetalis after maternal infection during pregnancy, as well as intrauterine fetal death. Some of the hematologic manifestations of HPV-B19 infection are aplastic crisis in patients with chronic hemolytic anemia and chronic pure red cell aplasia in immunocompromised patients. The frequency and clinical importance of HPV-B19 infection has been investigated in various malignancies and cytopenias. HPV-B19 causes a lytic infection of erythroid progenitor cells in the bone marrow, leading to a suppression of erythropoiesis. Following HPV-B19 infection, immunocompetent individuals usually develop reticulocytopenia with a slight clinical drop in hemoglobin concentration, whereas individuals suffering from hemolytic disorders may develop a severe, even life-threatening red-cell aplasia due to their rapid erythrocyte turnover. Furthermore, immunosuppressed individuals may develop a persistent B19 infection with chronic anemia. In persistent HPV-B19 infections, there is generally a decrease or absence of erythroid precursors. Studies of HPV-B19-infected children with hematological malignancies have shown that they usually present with persistent anemia and not the immune- mediated symptoms of rash or arthropathy. They also showed that megakaryoblasts and lymphoblasts could be affected and that some patients were even pancytopenic. Here, we report a 5-month-old girl presented with severe iron deficiency anemia, later diagnosed as having leukemia. Initial physical examination revealed palor and hepatosplenomegaly. Laboratory evaluation showed hemoglobin: 5.5 g/dL (MCV: 73 fL), leukocyte: 12.200/mm³; platelet: 266.800/mm³ and reticulocyte: %0.9. Serum iron decreased, iron binding capacity increased and ferritin was low. Peripheral smear showed hypochromia and microcytosis with monocytosis. Routine biochemistry and electrolytes were normal. During evaluation of her persisting anemia and hepatosplenomegaly, serum anti-HPV-B19 IgM was found to be positive, later it became negative and specific IgG titration increased. On the 27th day of admission; while hemoglobin and platelet were continuing low even after transfusions, leukocytes increased up to 160.000/mm³. Subsequent bone marrow aspiration revealed acute Myelomonocytic leukemia. Because of this patient, we want to discuss the controversial role of infections and specifically HPV-B19 in leukemias. A future possible vaccine might be utilized to prevent HPV-B19 infection in certain risk groups, such as the one presented in this case report. It is not definitely known whether HPV-B19 is one of the triggering factors or mimicking agents for leukemias. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study evaluated the influence of eugenol on the push-out bond strengths of fiber posts cemented with different types of resin luting agents. Seventy-two extracted maxillary single-rooted canine teeth were randomly divided into two groups of 36 teeth. Group 1, the control group, was filled with gutta-percha only (i.e., did not receive eugenol), whereas group 2 was filled with a eugenol-containing sealer. All root canals were filled and each group was divided into three subgroups. The posts in each subgroup were cemented with the following materials: subgroup 1 with a 2-step self-etching adhesive system (Clearfil Liner Bond 2V + Panavia F); subgroup 2 with a 1-step self-etching adhesive (Panavia F); and subgroup 3 with a self-adhesive (Clearfil SA Cement). Dislodgement resistance was measured using a universal testing machine. All data were subjected to ANOVA using a factorial design and Tukey test ( α = 0.05). The use of the eugenol-containing sealer significantly reduced the push-out bond strength of the fiber post ( P < 0.05). The push-out bond strength of Panavia F was significantly higher than those of the other groups filled with the eugenol-containing sealer ( P < 0.05). The Panavia F group was less susceptible to the inhibiting effect of eugenol than were the other evaluated groups when the fiber post was cemented in the canals filled with the eugenol-containing sealer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of luting cement thicknesses on the push-out bond strength of the fiber posts. Materials and methods. Sixty human maxillary canine teeth were endodontically treated. Post spaces were prepared and root specimens randomly divided into three groups: Group 1: etch-and-rinse (Variolink II/Exite DSC), Group 2: self-etch (Panavia F2.0/ED primer) and Group 3: self-adhesive (Clearfil SA Cement). Then each group was divided into four sub-groups according to the cement thickness, as follows: Sub-group 1: 0.35 mm, Sub-group 2: 0.25 mm, Sub-group 3: 0.15 mm, and Sub-group 4: 0.05 mm. Three slices of 1 mm thickness were obtained from each root specimen ( n = 15). Push-out tests were performed and data was analyzed with two-way ANOVA and Tukey tests. Results. The etch-and-rinse system (Variolink II) had a significantly higher bond strength compared with the other systems ( p < 0.05). The thickest cement group (0.35 mm) had a significantly lower bond strength compared with the 0.15 and 0.05 mm groups in the etch-and-rinse and self-adhesive groups ( p < 0.05). In the self-etch group, the cement thicknesses did not significantly affect the bond strength ( p > 0.05). Conclusions. The etch-and-rinse system offered better bonding to root dentine than the self-adhesive and self-etch systems. The increases in cement thickness significantly reduced the bond strength of fiber posts to root dentine for both the etch-and-rinse and self-adhesive systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Global crisis has started to be influenced from second half of the 2008 in Turkey and manufacturing enterprises have been affected this crisis. The aim of this study is; to determine the financial structures and financial problems encountered by companies in the manufacturing industry in the province of Usak at the global crisis environment. In this context, the financial performance indicators of the enterprises during the global crisis and the main problems that companies encountered have been evaluated and causes of the most prominent problems during the global crisis, financing problem have been examined. Furthermore, financing decisions of manufacturing enterprises are investigated. Through the findings, the practices of the enterprises and measures to be taken are emphasized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, by using financial ratios of the private sector commercial banks and participation banks from financial statements for 2005 December to 2007 December, a profitability analysis, which aims to measure these banks' financial performance is made. Firstly, financial ratios are selected, after coefficients are calculated by using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). AHP is run for each bank and bank performances are obtained. According to the result of the study, Akbank among commercial banks and Bank Asya among participation banks had best financial performance. AHP is introduced as a decision making tool for the evaluation of investment alternatives in the banking sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The one-by-one examination of the increasing Open Case File (OCF) archive by comparison macroscope has become a time-consuming process and the last quarter of the 20th century witnessed the development of automated ballistic identification systems. After the utilization of these systems, government institutes, scholars and the companies devising such systems conducted various performance tests to analyze duration and correlation. The performance of BALİSTİKA and similar automated firearms identification systems are frequently measured using the pistol cartridges. This study brings a new perspective to automated ballistic identification system performance tests through using same and different brand steel 7.62 × 39 mm cartridge cases. The performance of BALİSTİKA system was measured using 4387 comparison cartridge cases according to breech face, firing pin, ejector marks and combined evaluation criteria. It was determined that correlation performance of BALİSTİKA for the same brand cartridges are higher and ejector marks are the most distinct matching criteria for 7.62 × 39 mm steel cartridge cases. The test results are presented under the headings of weapon-manufacturer countries, automated ballistic identification system matching criteria for both same and different cartridge brands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose The study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of ultrasound-guided saline enema in reducing intussusception and to determine the role of age and duration of symptoms on this event. Methods The case records of patients who were treated for intussusception at our institutions over the past 10 years were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 419 patients were treated for intussusception and 375 of them were included into the study. Patients were excluded if they had symptoms and signs of acute abdominal disease and required surgery as an initial treatment. Results Hydrostatic reduction was successful in 313 of the 375 patients (83.46%). The procedure-related complication rate was nil. There were 29 episodes of recurrences in 23 patients, and recurrence rates did not differ between patients who responded to hydrostatic reduction and those who required surgery. Younger age [median (range); 11 months (3–108 months) vs. 20 months (1–180 months); p < 0.05], rectal bleeding (p < 0.01) and long duration of symptoms [mean (range); 1.95 days (1–7 days) vs. 1.44 days (1–10 days); p < 0.01] were significantly associated with failed hydrostatic reduction. Conclusion Ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction is an easy, safe and effective method for the treatment of intussusception in the absence of acute abdominal findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of crystallization time and amount of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8) on the photocatalytic activity of ZIF-8 decorated copper (Cu) doped titania (TiO 2) (ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2) powders were investigated in this study. The formation of nanocomposite structure of ZIF-8 crystals grown over the surface of core Cu-TiO 2 particles containing heterojunction sites was observed at low ZIF-8 level. Powders containing ZIF-8 in the 5–46% range (weight basis) were synthesized and their activities in the photocatalytic degradation of an organic dye molecule were evaluated. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) analyses indicated that ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2 nanocomposite can be prepared at low levels of ZIF-8. HR-TEM images of 46% ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2 showed that Cu-TiO 2 particles act as a core and ZIF-8 crystals grow over the surface of Cu-TiO 2 particles during crystal growth and Cu-TiO 2 particles were almost completely covered with ZIF-8 crystals. Photocatalytic activity increased with decreasing ZIF-8 level which was attributed to the formation of heterojunctions due to partial coverage of TiO 2 surface. The 1st order reaction rate constant of ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2 nanocomposite containing 5% ZIF-8 was found to be 4 and 1.4 times that of bare ZIF-8 and Cu-TiO 2 , respectively. Partial coverage of TiO 2 surface with ZIF-8 crystals lead to the formation of light exposed ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2 heterojunction sites for the enhanced degradation of the dye molecule. The presence of ZIF-8 in the nanocomposite also increased the adsorption of the organic dye by the interaction with open Zn2+ metal sites of ZIF-8 on the nanocomposite surface. This study revealed that ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2 nanocomposites could be prepared at low ZIF-8 levels and short growth times with higher photocatalytic activities than their constituents and nanocomposites prepared at higher ZIF-8 levels and longer growth times. [Display omitted] • ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2 heterojunction occurred at low ZIF-8 levels. • ZIF-8 in the ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2 nanocomposite increased dye adsorption capacity. • ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2 heterojunction enhanced charge carrier separation. • ZIF-8/Cu-TiO 2 showed higher photocatalytic activity than Cu-TiO 2 and ZIF-8. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on a case of a pregnant woman whose fetus suffered from limb body wall defects associated with rare cardiac anomalies. Nature of limb body wall complex (LBWC); Link between the formation of the normal body wall and the formation of the umbilical cord; Hypotheses for the etiology of LBWC.

The information obtained about the gestational age allows ewes to be grouped and fed with appropriate rations for pregnancy. The aims of this study are to evaluate the relationship between placentome diameter (PD), placentome blood flow pixel area (PBFPA) and progesterone (P4) concentrations during pregnancy and to determine which parameter/s is/are effective in determining the gestational age better in sheep whose gestational age is unknown. In the study, 50 singleton pregnant Kivircik ewes were used. The day that the sheep mated with the ram was considered as day 0 of pregnancy. Ultrasonographic examinations and blood sample collections were done on the same day; once a week between 26-40 days, once every two weeks between 41-130 days, and once a week from day 130 of gestation until parturition. The power Doppler images of the biggest 3 placentomes were recorded. ImageJ software program was used for analysis of the area of colored pixels of placentome. The gestational day accurately determined up to 40th, 84th and 96th day of pregnancy according to the PD, PBFPA and P4 concentration, respectively. In conclusion, no relationship (except for PBFPA 40 and PD 40; P<0.05) between PD, PBFPA and P4 concentration on same time segments were detected in Kivircik ewes during pregnancy in this study. It was determined that P4 concentration measurements in sheep with unknown breeding time were the most useful parameter for determining the day of gestation, rather than PBFPA and PD, until day 96 of gestation in this study. However, while progesterone allowed for a more accurate determination of the gestational age up to day 96, this method is not yet successful in accurately determining the exact day of gestation beyond day 96 and until the end of pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tumors represent ecosystems where subclones compete during tumor growth. While extensively investigated, a comprehensive picture of the interplay of clonal lineages during dissemination is still lacking. Using patientderived pancreatic cancer cells, we created orthotopically implanted clonal replica tumors to trace clonal dynamics of unperturbed tumor expansion and dissemination. This model revealed the multifaceted nature of tumor growth, with rapid changes in clonal fitness leading to continuous reshuffling of tumor architecture and alternating clonal dominance as a distinct feature of cancer growth. Regarding dissemination, a large fraction of tumor lineages could be found at secondary sites each having distinctive organ growth patterns as well as numerous undescribed behaviors such as abortive colonization. Paired analysis of primary and secondary sites revealed fitness as major contributor to dissemination. From the analysis of pro- and nonmetastatic isogenic subclones, we identified a transcriptomic signature able to identify metastatic cells in human tumors and predict patients' survival. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Infection and sepsis continue to be the leading cause of morbidity and death in burn injuries. Diagnosing sepsis in burns is challenging as signs and symptoms of sepsis are not specific and overlap with those related to the burn injury. While the use of procalcitonin (PCT) as a biomarker is recommended for diagnosing sepsis in burns, evidence for children with burns is scarce. In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of PCT in distinguishing sepsis in pediatric burns. A prospective observational study was conducted in a single pediatric burn unit. Children hospitalized with burns ≤ 30% of total body surface area were included while patients with chemical burn, inhalation injury, or concomitant chronic diseases were excluded. Patients were classified into three groups for sepsis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), or controls using the American Burn Association (ABA) criteria. The predictive role of C-reactive protein (CRP) and PCT was investigated for distinguishing sepsis. Seventy-two patients were included in the study. The median total body surface area (TBSA) size was 12% (2.0–28.5%), and the median abbreviated burn severity index (ABSI) score was 3 (2–7). The median length of burn unit stay was 9.5 days (1–59 days). Sepsis was diagnosed in 11 patients (15.2%), and SIRS was present in 23 patients (40.0%), whereas 38 patients (52.8%) had neither SIRS nor sepsis (control group). Receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed that CRP and PCT levels distinguished sepsis patients from non-sepsis patients while PCT had a higher positive predictive value (50.0% vs. 45.0%). Optimal cutoff values of CRP and PCT for distinguishing sepsis were 66.75 mg/L and 0.95 ng/mL. Conclusions: PCT levels could distinguish sepsis in children with burn injuries, performing better than CRP levels. Confirmatory studies are needed to evaluate the development of sepsis and the role of PCT in diagnosing sepsis in pediatric burn patients. What is Known: • Even though there are excellent criteria for the diagnosis of infection and sepsis in children and several clinical parameters and biomarkers are being studied, it's difficult to diagnose burn wound sepsis in children. What is New: • Data from this study showed that procalcitonin levels performed better than CRP levels as a biomarker for distinguishing sepsis from systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in children with burn injuries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) presents major health concerns due to its unfavorable impact on pregnancy outcomes and it has no established predictive test. The objective of this research is to determine out the value of triple test analytes and second-trimester uterine artery (UtA) Doppler analysis together in the estimation of GDM. Methods: In this retrospective study, the clinical data of 87 women with GDM and 723 women with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) were compared. Maternal triple test analytes [human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), estriol, and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)] as multiples of the median values and second-trimester UtA Doppler examination for the presence or absence of notching, the left and right UtA pulsatility index (PI), and mean UtA PI was recorded for the NGT and GDM groups. Results: In terms of maternal serum hCG, estriol, and AFP, the study groups were found as similar. The presence of UtA notching was considerably higher in the women who developed GDM. The mean UtA PI provided good diagnostic accuracy for predicting GDM with an optimal cut-off point of >1,195 with a sensitivity of 66.7% and a specificity of 77.3%. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that the presence of a history of GDM and bilateral UtA notching was found to be a predictor of the development of GDM. Conclusion: Second-trimester UtA Doppler ultrasonography but not the triple test analytes has a place for predicting GDM in some pregnant populations, especially in women for whom GDM screening cannot be carried out because of the hesitancy of the oral glucose tolerance test. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]