Celal Bayar University

About: Celal Bayar University is a education organization based out in Magnesia ad Sipylum, Turkey. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Heat transfer. The organization has 2960 authors who have published 6024 publications receiving 100646 citations.

Publication Trends over 10 Years of Computational Thinking Research.

Abstract: The current study aimed to review studies on computational thinking (CT) indexed in Web of Science (WOS) and ERIC databases. A thorough search in electronic databases revealed 96 studies on computational thinking which were published between 2006 and 2016. Studies were exposed to a quantitative content analysis through using an article control form developed by the researchers. Studies were summarized under several themes including the research purpose, design, methodology, sampling characteristics, data analysis, and main findings. The findings were reported using descriptive statistics to see the trends. It was observed that there was an increase in the number of CT studies in recent years, and these were mainly conducted in the field of computer sciences. In addition, CT studies were mostly published in journals in the field of Education and Instructional Technologies. Theoretical paradigm and literature review design were preferred more in previous studies. The most commonly used sampling method was the purposive sampling. It was also revealed that samples of previous CT studies were generally pre-college students. Written data collection tools and quantitative analysis were mostly used in reviewed papers. Findings mainly focused on CT skills. Based on current findings, recommendations and implications for further researches were provided.

Orbital exenteration: A dilemma in mucormycosis presented with orbital apex syndrome

Abstract: BackgroundMucormycosis is an uncommon, rapidly progressive, commonly fatal, opportunistic, fungal paranasal sinus infection. The most critical decision in the management of rhino-orbital mucormycos...

A Study of Trace Element Contents in Plants Growing at Honaz Dagi-Denizli, Turkey

Abstract: Denizli is one of the rapidly developing states in the West Anatolian Region of Turkey. Keeping this in view, 30 different plants were selected to study their potential as biomonitors of trace elements like Pb, Cd, Ni, Zn, Fe and Mn (μg g-1, dry weight). The samples were collected from two different altitudes of Honaz Dagi, a mauntain overlooking at state of Denizli. The concentrations of trace elements were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). The mean concentrations determined at 1000 m altitude ranged between 0.273 to 0.488, 0.099 to 0.488, 0.306 to 0.682, 1.017 to 3.744, and 0.148 to 0.674 (μg g-1, dry weight), of Pb, Ni, Zn, Fe and Mn, respectively. At 1600 m altitude, the values ranged between 0.225 to 0.534, 0.150 to 0.842, 0.234 to 0.905, 1.082 to 3.864 and 0.023 to 0.982 (μg g-1, dry weight) of Pb, Ni,

The relationship between self-monitoring of blood glucose control and glycosylated haemoglobin in patients with type 2 diabetes with and without diabetic retinopathy.

Abstract: Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major health problem with long-term microvascular and macrovascular complications responsible for the majority of its mortality and morbidity. The development and progression of diabetic complications are strongly related to the degree of glycemic control. To decrease the occurrence of these complications, instruments for self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) have been developed and have become widely used among diabetic patients. In this study, we determined the relationship between SMBG control and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA lc ) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, with and without diabetic retinopathy. Methods: Two hundred and sixty-seven type 2 diabetic patients (mean age [mean±S.D.]: 58.07±9.13 years, duration of diabetes: 8.63±6.8 years) participated in this study. Following an educational program on SMBG, glucometers and usage of oral antidiabetic agents or insulin, optic fundi were examined and HbA lc levels were measured at baseline and after 6 and 12 months. The patients were classified in three groups according to their funduscopic findings: without retinopathy ( n =140, 52.4%), background retinopathy ( n =75, 28.1%) and proliferative retinopathy ( n =52, 19.5%). Results: HbA lc levels at baseline, after 6 and 12 months were 9.09±2.69%, 7.47±1.78% and 7.12±1.4%, respectively, mean±S.D. The values decreased significantly after the education program ( P lc level lc level of 9%. There was a statically significant relationship between proliferative diabetic retinopathy and body mass index (BMI; P P P =.46). Conclusions: Implementing a program of SMBG control in type 2 diabetic patients results in lower levels of HbA lc at 6 and 12 months. In the group without diabetic retinopathy at 6- and 12-month controls, the mean HbA lc concentration is less than 7%, but in the group with diabetic (background and proliferative) retinopathy, this value could not be reduced below 7%. These results imply that SMBG would allow us to maintain better metabolic control by improving HbA lc levels and we have always kept in mind that SMBG was a part of an educational program. On the other hand, improving glycemic control prevents the onset or progression of diabetic microvascular complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy. Long-term clinical studies should be performed to determine cost-effectiveness and the effects of SMBG on diabetic complications, morbidity and mortality.