Batman University

About: Batman University is a education organization based out in Batman, Turkey. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Diesel fuel & Diesel engine. The organization has 300 authors who have published 810 publications receiving 10346 citations. The organization is also known as: Batman Üniversitesi.

On the Strong Solutions and the Structural Stability of the g-Bénard Problem

Abstract: In this paper, we study a type of modified Boussinesq equations which is called g-Benard problem. We show the existence and uniqueness of strong solutions of the problem in two dimensions, and then...

Do low serum uch-l1 and tdp-43 levels indicate disturbed ubiquitin- proteosome system in autism spectrum disorder?

Abstract: INTRODUCTION The mechanism of ubiquitination-related abnormalities causing neural development problems is still unclear. We examined the association between autism and serum transactive response DNA-binding protein-43 (TDP-43) and ubiquitin c-terminal hydrolase-L1 (UCH-L1) levels, both of which are members of the ubiquitin-proteosome system. METHODS We measured serum levels of TDP-43 and UCH-L1 in 24 children with autism and 24 healthy children. Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) was used to assess symptom severity at admission. RESULTS The mean serum TDP-43 and UCH-L1 levels in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were found to decrease compared to healthy controls (p<0.001, 506.21±780.97 ng/L and 1245.80±996.76 ng/L, respectively; 3.08±5.44 ng/mL and 8.64±6.67 ng/mL, respectively). A positive correlation between serum TDP-43 levels and UCH-L1 levels was found in the ASD group (r=0.947, n=24, p<0.001). The CARS score of children with ASD was 48.91 points (standard deviation [SD]: 5.82). CONCLUSION Low serum levels of UCH-L1 and TDP-43 may reflect disturbed ubiquitination in autism.

An overview of the mental and physical health status and post-migration psychosocial stressors of refugee toddlers and preschoolers.

Abstract: Purpose Although thousands of refugee children are being born in resettlement areas, few studies have described the mental and physical status in early childhood. We aimed to study the mental, physical status, and post-migration psychosocial stressors of refugee toddlers and preschoolers. Design and methods The Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood was used to assess psychiatric disorders, parent-child relational context, physical health conditions, psychosocial and environmental stressors, and developmental competencies of children who were evaluated at the clinic site. This study was a retrospective examination of these health records. Seventy participants were divided into two groups: children born during resettlement in Turkey and children born in Syria. The Syria group consisted of 33 participants aged 66.73 ± 13.05 months. The Turkey group consisted of 37 participants aged 38.78 ± 16.82 months. Findings In both groups, children suffered from a wide range of mental and physical disorders and a variety of psychosocial stressors. Monthly income and resettlement time in the Turkey group were more statistically significant (χ2 = 10.611, p = 0.014; χ2 = 5.976, p = 0.050). Also in the Turkey group, parents and siblings had significantly more mental health problems (χ2 = 4.39, p = 0.04; χ2 = 5.38, p = 0.02). Practice implications Child and adolescent mental health workers need to be aware of the specific needs of this particular age group of refugees. Social, economic, and policy efforts are needed to improve the living conditions of refugee children.