Trakya University

About: Trakya University is a education organization based out in Edirne, Turkey. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Medicine. The organization has 2727 authors who have published 5490 publications receiving 76048 citations. The organization is also known as: University of Thrace & Trakya Üniversitesi.

Energy harvesting and battery technologies for powering wireless sensor networks

Abstract: Due to the advances in wireless sensor networks (WSNs), factory and plant process automation systems are being reinvented. WSN-based industrial applications often cost much less than wired networks in both the short and long terms; automation engineers are empowering existing solutions with the new capabilities of WSNs. On the other hand, since industrial wireless sensor networks (IWSNs) consist of thousands of nodes, the problem of powering the nodes is critical. Power to the nodes is usually provided through primary batteries and this necessitates replacement when the batteries are depleted. However, the replacement may not be cost-effective or even feasible in most industrial applications. Though advancements in integrated circuit technologies help in saving more energy by leading to lower energy consumption levels, they do not eliminate the use of battery power. In this regard, energy harvesting technologies play a key role in extending the battery lifetime of the nodes. Wireless sensor nodes within industrial plants can operate from energy harvested from available energy sources such as heat, mechanical motion or vibration, indoor lighting, electromagnetic fields, and air flow. In this chapter, a review of existing energy storage technologies and various energy-harvesting techniques is given. The chapter then discusses open research issues in these topics.

Benzoyl peroxide, adapalene, and their combination in the treatment of acne vulgaris

Abstract: Benzoyl peroxide and adapalene are among the most effective topical agents used in the treatment of acne. We planned an open-labeled, prospective study to compare the effects and side effects of these two drugs alone and in combination in the treatment of acne vulgaris. One hundred and five consecutive patients (30 men and 75 women) with acne vulgaris were included in this study. The patients were randomly divided into three groups with 35 patients in each. The groups were randomly assigned to 0.1% adapalene gel, 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion, or combination of 0.1% adapalene gel +5% benzoyl peroxide treatment. Acne lesions were classified as noninflammatory (open and closed comedones) and inflammatory (papule, pustule, nodule, cyst), and the lesions on the face were counted before the therapy, during the control visits, and after the treatment. Erythema, dryness, burning, and other side effects were recorded during the treatment. The mean age of the patients was 18.44 +/- 3.75 years. Eight patients were excluded because of noncompliance with the treatment regimen or the follow-up schedule, and four patients were excluded due to allergic contact dermatitis. The study revealed that all three therapy protocols were effective in treating noninflammatory and inflammatory lesions in acne vulgaris (p 0.05). Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide are effective and well tolerated agents for acne vulgaris; combination therapy has no superiority over adapalene or benzoyl peroxide alone.

On source identification problem for a delay parabolic equation

Abstract: In the present study, the inverse problem of a delay parabolic equation with nonlocal conditions is investigated. The stability estimates in Holder norms for the solution of this problem are established.

Increased immunoglobulin E response in acute coronary syndromes.

Abstract: The role of inflammation and mast cell activation has been implicated in atherosclerotic plaque destabilization and rupture. To investigate the role of immunoglobulin E (IgE) in acute coronary syndrome, a prospective clinical study was conducted in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), unstable angina pectoris (UAP), stable angina pectoris (SAP), and healthy controls. IgE levels were serially measured and compared in consecutive patients with AMI (n = 16) and UAP (n = 14) on days 1, 3, 7, 21 after admission and 3 months later and only once in stable angina pectoris (n = 15) and healthy controls (n = 14). In addition, blood eosinophil and basophil levels on admission were measured in all groups and compared. Initial IgE levels determined at admission in patients with AMI, UAP, and SAP were significantly higher than levels in the control group (p = 0.002). Initial high IgE level in AMI on day 1 increased to a peak by day 7 (p = 0.024), then gradually decreased by day 21 and at 3 months (p = 0.052). High IgE level in UAP persisted by day 7 and gradually decreased by day 21 and 3 months (p = 0.037 and p = 0.018, respectively). Blood eosinophil count on admission was significantly higher in UAP than in the control group (p = 0.005). Basophil levels of both AMI and UAP groups on admission were found to be elevated as opposed to control group (p = 0.02 and p = 0.012, respectively). This study demonstrates that the level of IgE significantly increased during the acute phase of acute coronary syndromes and gradually decreased, supporting the role of acute inflammatory response and mast cell involvement in plaque rupture.