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    Prevalence of parasitic infections in children with allergic diseases and its relation with severity parameters
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Girgin, K; Yilmaz, O; Horasan, GD; Sogut, A; Kilimcioglu, A; Balcyoglu, C; Asar, K; Yuksel, H
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    The effects of aerobic exercise in some physiological parameters in young and middle aged women
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Gurberber, M; Ekerbicer, N; Kazdagli, H; Gurpinar, T
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    Oak woodland vegetation of Turkey - a first overview based on multivariate statistics
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Ugurlu, E; Rolecek, J; Bergmeier, E
    Questions Turkey is home to more Quercus species than any other country in the western Palaearctic. To what extent is the taxonomic diversity reflected in compositional diversity of oak woodland vegetation? What are the main compositional gradients, their environmental correlates and associated gradients in species traits? How are the oak woodland types in Turkey distributed? What is their stand structure, ecological range, conservation value and how are they used? Which phytosociological syntaxa are represented? What gaps remain in knowledge of Turkey's oak woodlands that require further study? Location Turkey (SE Europe, SW Asia). Methods We used 1181 vegetation records of oak woodland retrieved from phytosociological literature, sampled at more than 100 sites all over Turkey. We classified the data set using a modified TWINSPAN algorithm and displayed the classification using a dendrogram and a synoptic table. We used detrended correspondence analysis and canonical correspondence analysis to identify main compositional patterns, their environmental correlates and associated gradients in species traits. The phi coefficient was used to identify the diagnostic species of the distinguished vegetation types. Species composition, ecological range, biogeographic affinities, traditional phytosociological treatment and land use of each type were described using standard forms. Results The main gradients in compositional diversity of Turkey's oak woodland vegetation range from xerophytic evergreen woodlands near the Mediterranean Sea coast to mesophytic deciduous forests near the Black Sea coast and to continental open (semi-) deciduous (south-) east Anatolian woodlands and shrublands. These compositional gradients are associated with gradients in species traits and macroclimate. Silvopastoralism and coppicing are very common forms of land use of Turkish oak forests, although both have somewhat declined recently. Old-growth forests are scarce or absent in most oak-dominated systems. Conclusions Compositional diversity of Turkish oak woodland vegetation is extensive and reflects the biogeographical subdivision of the country. However, the ecology of several oak species and their ecosystems is still little known. A major gap in the available data and knowledge lies in east and southeast Anatolia. The currently protected forest area should be revised to cover all the oak woodland types identified in this paper.
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    Defective epithelial barrier function related to zonula occludens proteins of nasal mucosa in subjects with atopy
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Yilmaz, O; Inan, S; Pinar, E; Turkeli, A; Turkoz, E; Kanik, ET; Yuksel, H
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    The effects of hypoxia on cancer stem cells in mouse neuroblastoma cell line
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Uluer, ET; Onal, T; Tuglu, MI; Ozbilgin, K; Vatansever, HS
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    Gastric emptying of solids and its relationship with microalbuminuria in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Ersoy, B; Sayit, E; Can, S; Urk, V; Batok, D; Polat, M
    Background: The aims of the present study were to determine the frequency of delayed gastric emptying in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and to investigate the relationship between gastric emptying rate and other contributing factors (e. g. serum HbA1c, duration of diabetes and microalbuminuria) in these patients. Methods: This was a clinical trial evaluating the rate of gastric emptying of solid meals in 33 children and adolescents with T1DM and in 26 healthy peers using a radionuclide method. Three consecutive overnight urine collections were used to calculate the albumin excretion rate. Results: There was no significant difference in the gastric half-emptying time (GE t 1/2) between patients and controls (151.7 +/- 154.5 vs 109.8 +/- 60.5 min, respectively; P = 0.885) or the frequency of delayed gastric emptying (36.4% vs 30.8%, respectively; P = 0.433). There was a moderately positive correlation between GE t1/2 and the duration of diabetes (r = 0.380; P = 0.029). There was no correlation between GE t1/2 and microalbumin levels in T1DM patients. In these patients, the body mass index standard deviation scores were significantly lower than in patients with normal gastric emptying (-0.13 +/- 0.87 vs 0.7 +/- 1.23, respectively; P = 0.044). Conclusion: Progression of delayed gastric emptying is more likely to be related to a longer duration of diabetes than glycemic control in children and adolescents with T1DM. Patients with delayed gastric emptying are thinner compared with patients with a normal rate of gastric emptying; they may also be asymptomatic.
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    THE DEMOGRAPHY AND PARTNER'S RELATIONSHIP OF PREMATURE EJACULATION IN TURKEY: MULTICENTER STUDY
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Can, E; Demir, O; Gumus, B; Degirmenci, T; Bolukbasi, A; Basar, M; Akbal, C; Guner, GK; Alici, B; Inci, K; Aridogan, A; Erol, H; Akdeniz, F; Zeren, F; Esen, AA
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    The efficacy of high altitude and climate on aeroallergen sensitisation in asthma and allergic rhinitis
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Sogut, A; Ozkaya, E; Eres, M; Acemoglu, H; Yuksel, H
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    Dissolution of Colemanite Process Waste in Oxalic Acid Solutions
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Bayca, SU; Kocan, F; Abali, Y
    The dissolution of colemanite waste in oxalic acid solutions was studied in a batch reactor, and the characterization of colemanite waste was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis and X-ray Fluorescence analysis. The dissolution parameters in this study were acid concentration, stirring speed, and reaction temperature, and it was observed that the dissolution rate increased with increasing reaction temperature. The experimental data were examined by using homogeneous and heterogeneous kinetic models, and the dissolution kinetics of the waste was determined to be a pseudo-first-order homogeneous reaction control model. The activation energy of colemanite waste in oxalic acid solution was calculated to be 27.80 kJ/mol. Thus, pure boric acid crystals can be produced using of colemanite waste, and this can benefit the environment and the economy. (c) 2013 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Environ Prog, 33: 1111-1116, 2014
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    The role of mTOR signal pathway in rat ovulation and implantation
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Inan, S; Evirgen, G; Oktem, G; Onur, E; Ozbildin, K
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    The role of dendritic cell in nasal mucosal response in comorbidity of allergic rhinitis and asthma
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Yilmaz, O; Onur, E; Kirmaz, C; Ergin, S; Yuksel, H
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    The outcome of eltrombopag therapy in immune thrombocytopenia: a multicenter study from Turkey
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Pamuk, GE; Maden, M; Sari, HI; Erkurt, MA; Keskinkilic, M; Cagliyan, GA; Kaya, AH; Sincan, G; Turak, ET; Ilkkilic, K; Kuku, I; Aydogdu, I; Tekgunduz, E; Sencan, M; Albayrak, M; Berber, I; Karakus, V; Gemici, AI; Korkmaz, S; Keskin, A; Eser, B; Altuntas, F
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    EFFECTS OF VALPROATE AND TOPIRAMATE ON PANCREATITIS IN RATS
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Cansu, A; Turkyilmaz, S; Çelik, K; Gurgen, SG; Vanizörkural, B; Erçin, C; Alhan, E
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    Effects of stem cells applications on growth factors during implantation
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Aydemir, I; Sönmez, PK; Saygili, S; Sal, DH; Gülbagca, F; Özkut, M; Tuglu, MI
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    Non-albicans Candida species in blood stream infections
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Cetin, CB; Senol, S; Degerli, K; Tunger, O
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    Association of social anxiety with stigmatisation and low self-esteem in remitted bipolar patients
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Aydemir, O; Akkaya, C
    Aydemir O, Akkaya C. Association of social anxiety with stigmatisation and low self-esteem in remitted bipolar patients. Background: In remitted bipolar disorder, it is aimed to show the association between social anxiety, self-esteem and stigmatisation. Methods: From two university clinics, a sample of 150 remitted bipolar patients was included in this study. Patients were assessed with Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and sense of stigmatisation subscale of Bipolar Disorder Functioning Questionnaire (Stigma) and were rated with Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Young Mania Rating Scale for mood symptoms. Confirmatory path analysis was performed. Results: The mean age of the patients was 39.5, and 52.7% (n = 79) were female. Ninety per cent (n = 135) of the patients had bipolar I disorder. The mean duration of the illness was 13.4 years and the mean number of episodes was 7.8. The model was subjected to confirmatory path analysis and the goodness-of-fit index was calculated to be 0.909, the confirmatory fit index was found to be 0.902 and the root mean square error of approximation was 0.097. Self-esteem was negatively associated with stigmatisation (r = -0.746). Social anxiety was positively associated with self-esteem (r = 0.494). Social anxiety was negatively associated with stigmatisation (r = -0.381). Conclusions: In remitted bipolar patients, social anxiety is very high and this social anxiety seems to be caused by self-stigmatisation and low self-esteem.
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    Effects of antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and trace elements Cu, Se on CuZnSOD, GSH-Px, CAT and LPO levels in chicken erythrocytes
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Aydemir, T; Öztürk, R; Bozkaya, LA; Tarhan, L
    The biologically damaging effects of reactive oxygen species are controlled in vivo by a wide spectrum of antioxidant defence mechanisms. Dietary constituents of antioxidant vitamins and trace elements may play an important role in protecting against oxidant damage. The effects of supplementation of vitamins A, C, E and trace elements Cu and Se on the activities of antioxidant enzymes and lipid peroxide levels in chicken erythrocytes were investigated depend on the time. CuZnSOD activity and plasma Cu levels in the Cu group were increased by 39 and 37 per cent respectively. CuZnSOD activity in vitamin C groups was also increased by 20 per cent. The GSH-Px activity in Se, Se + E and Se + Ca groups was raised by 35, 46 and 69 per cent respectively. Also, the GSH-Px activity in the vitamin C group was increased by 33 per cent. Catalase activity in all of these groups was not significantly different when compared with controls (p < 0.01). The maximum decrease in LFO levels of 42 per cent was obtained for the Se + E group. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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    Exploratory factor analysis of mixed depression utilizing a modified version of Hypomania Checklist 32 (mHCL-32)
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Prieto, ML; Ozerdem, A; Quiroz, D; Altinbas, K; Aydemir, O; Yalin, N; Feeder, SE; Geske, JR; Frye, MA
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    Clinical findings in children sensitised to different allergens
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Guler, S; Yilmaz, O; Goksen, B; Yuksel, H
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    DISTRIBUTIONS OF ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE RECEPTORS AND Ki-67 ON HUMAN LEIOMYOMAS, CELLULAR LEIOMYOMAS AND LEIOMYOSARCOMAS
    (WILEY-BLACKWELL) Sanci, M; Dikis, C; Inan, S; Turkoz-Uluer, E; Dicle, N