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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Neuroanatomical correlates of genetic risk for bipolar disorder: A voxel-based morphometry study in bipolar type I patients and healthy first degree relatives

    Sariçiçek, Aybala; Yalin, Nefize; Hidiroglu, Ceren; Çavusoglu, Berrin; Tas, Cumhur; Ceylan, Deniz; Zorlu, Nabi; Ada, Emel; Tunca, Zeliha; Özerdem, Aysegul

    Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a highly heritable mental illness which is associated with neuroanatomical abnormalities. Investigating healthy individuals at high genetic risk for bipolar disorder may help to identify neuroanatomical markers of risk and resilience without the confounding effects of burden of illness or medication. Methods: Structural magnetic resonance imaging scans were acquired from 30 euthymic patients with BD-1 (BP), 28 healthy first degree relatives of BD-I patients (HR), and 30 healthy controls (HC). Data was analyzed using DARTEL for voxel based morphometry in SPM8. Results: Whole-brain analysis revealed a significant main effect of group in the gray matter volume in bilateral inferior frontal gyrus, left parahippocampal gyrus, left lingual gyrus and cerebellum, posterior cingulate gyrus, and supramarginal gyrus (alphasim corrected (<= 0.05 FWE)). Post-hoc t-tests showed that inferior frontal gyrus volumes were bilaterally larger both in BP and HR than in HC. BP and HR also had smaller cerebellar volume compared with HC. In addition, BP had smaller left lingual gyms volume, whereas HR had larger left parahippocampal and supramarginal gyms volume compared with HC. Limitations: This study was cross-sectional and the sample size was not large. All bipolar patients were on medication, therefore we were not able to exclude medication effects in bipolar group in this study. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that increased inferior frontal gyms and decreased cerebellar volumes might be associated with genetic predisposition for bipolar disorder. Longitudinal studies are needed to better understand the predictive and prognostic value of structural changes in these regions. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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  • BildiriYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Enlarged inferior frontal gyrus volume might be a structural endophenotype for bipolar disorder: A voxel-based morphometry study

    Saricicek, A.; Yalin, N.; Hidiroglu, C.; Cavusoglu, B.; Tas, C.; Ceylan, D.; Ada, E.; Tunca, Z.; Ozerdem, A.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Evaluation of the response to treatment of psoriasis vulgaris with reflectance confocal microscopy

    Basaran, Y. K.; Gürel, M. S.; Erdemir, A. T.; Turan, E.; Yurt, N.; Bagci, I. S.

    Background/objectiveReflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is a noninvasive, objective imaging technique that provides in vivo, high-resolution skin imaging. We sought to assess epidermal and dermal changes associated with the psoriasis and its treatment with RCM before the treatment and at weeks 4 and 8 of the treatment. Material and methodsThis is an investigator-blinded, internal-controlled, follow-up study. A total of 25 patients with plaque psoriasis were included in the study. The RCM evaluation criteria were defined on the basis of the histopathological diagnostic criteria for psoriasis. The clinical severity of the psoriasis was evaluated using the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). ResultsThe RCM findings which were correlated with the PASI can be used to follow up the patient's response to treatment have been identified as follows: the acanthosis, the number of spongiotic sites, the number of regular/irregular honeycomb-like sites, the number of epidermal inflammatory cells, the number of focal microabscesses, the total epidermal thickness, the number of nonedge dermal papillae, the length of the papillary dermis, the number of dermal inflammatory cells, and the vascularization in the papillary dermis (P<0.05). ConclusionThis is the first study with a large group of patients to perform a noninvasive assessment with RCM of the response of psoriasis to different treatments: phototherapy, systemic and topical treatment. Micrometric and morphometric changes occurring in the psoriatic tissue during the 8-week treatment period were identified by in vivo RCM in a noninvasive manner. RCM is capable of monitoring of treatment response in psoriasis.

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  • BildiriYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Oxidative DNA guanine base damage and base excision repair (BER) in euthymic patients with bipolar disorder

    Ceylan, D.; Tuna, G.; Kirkali, G.; Tunca, Z.; Dizdaroglu, M.; Can, G.; Arat, E.; Özerdem, A.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015
    RESONANT VIBRATIONS OF TWO-SPAN RAILWAY BRIDGES UNDER HIGH-SPEED TRAINS

    Kahya, Volkan; Araz, Onur; Turan, Muhittin

    In this study, resonant vibrations of two-span railway bridges subjected to high-speed trains (HSTs) are studied. The continuous beam is modelled by using Bernoulli-Euler beam theory, and the train is considered as a series of moving concentrated loads. The dynamic response is obtained analytically by using the assumed mode method. Effects of the speed parameter and the span to car length ratio on the response are examined. Numerical results show that the above mentioned parameters play very important role on the dynamic behavior of two-span bridges.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2015Scopus SJRQ3
    Nutritive Value of Sunflower Silages Ensiled with Corn or Alfalfa at Different Rate

    Tan, Mustafa; Yolcu, Halil; Dumlu Gul, Zeynep

    Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) having shorter growing season, better cold tolerant and more drought resistant is important alternative silage plant in highlands. But it has poor silage quality. To improve the quality of sunflower silage can be mixed an appropriate amount of corn (Zea mays L.) and alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). This research was carried out to evaluate quality characteristics of nine silage types: Sunflower, corn and alfalfa silages; plus their some mixtures silages (75% sunflower + 25% corn, 50% sunflower + 50% corn, 25% sunflower + 75% corn, 75% sunflower + 25% alfalfa, 50% sunflower + 50% alfalfa and 25% sunflower + 75% alfalfa); at two harvest stages: Beginning of flowering for sunflower and alfalfa and milk-dough stage for corn (early stage), and end of flowering stage for sunflower and alfalfa, and dough stage for corn (late stage). The experimental design was in a factorial arrangement of randomized complete block with replicated four times. Dry matter content (DM), crude protein content (CP), neutral detergent fiber content (NDF), acid detergent fiber content (ADF), silage pH and physical characteristics (PC) of silages were determined in this study. Mixing of alfalfa in NDF, ADF and CP and corn in DM, pH and PC had positively effect in sunflower silages. Late stage had positively affected DM, PC and pH for silage. Consequently, sunflower silages mixed with corn, with the condition of not being less than 50% at late stage, are recommended for farmers.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ3
    A note on weighted Sobolev algebras Lω1(Rd) ∧ Wkp(Rd)

    Güngör, Nihan; Sagir, Birsen

    Let 1 <= p < infinity and omega be Beurling's weight function on R-d. In this article, we demonstrate some harmonic properties of Sobolev space W-k(p)(R-d) which consists of all functions on R-d whose weak derivatives up to and including order k belong to L-p( R-d). Also, we deal with some harmonic properties of intersection space A(k,omega)(p)(R-d) = L-omega(1)(R-d) boolean AND W-k(p)(R-d) by aid of Beurling algebra L-omega(1)(R-d) and Sobolev space W-k(p)(R-d). Finally, we research the inclusions and continuous embeddings between the spaces A(k,omega)(p)(Omega) where Omega subset of R-d be open set.

  • BildiriAçık Erişim2015
    Comments on Non-Linear Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvesting From a Vertical Cantilever Beam with Tip Mass

    Ünker, F.; Çuvalci, O.; Sener, S; Saridogan, E; Staub, S

    This paper first points out the retaining higher order terms in the main equation of previous study (PS) of Friswell et al. (Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 23(13): 1505-1521, 2012). The equations of motion for the system are derived following energy (Lagrange) based approaches and the correct equation with the extra higher order terms is provided and simulations are redone in the current study (CS). (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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  • BildiriYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Abnormal white matter integrity in bipolar patients and their siblings: a diffusion tensor imaging study

    Saricicek, A.; Zorlu, N.; Yalin, N.; Hidiroglu, C.; Cavusoglu, B.; Ceylan, D.; Ada, E.; Tunca, Z.; Ozerdem, A.

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  • BildiriAçık Erişim2015
    Nonlinear Motion Control of a Column Using a Coupled Gyroscope

    Ünker, F.; Çuvalci, O.; Sener, S; Saridogan, E; Staub, S

    In this paper, a system of the gyroscopes coupled via the massless torsional springs and the massless torsional dampers mounted on the tip mass of a column subjected to a vibrating base is considered. The coupled gyroscopes are assumed to have reverse angular speeds, and the rotations to eliminate the torques due to the springs and the dampers. Taking advantage of the angular momentum of the rotating gyroscope, gyrostabilizer systems are expected to become more widely actualized as they provide an effective means of motion control with several significant advantages for various structures. The non-linear motions of the gyro-column system and the equations of motion for the system are derived following energy (Lagrange) based approaches and examples provided. On the other hand, the effect of the angular velocities of the gyroscopes are studied, and it is shown that the angular velocity (spin velocity) of a gyroscope has a significant effect on the behavior of the dynamic motion. It is also shown how the dampers and springs due to the motion between the suporting gimbals influence the dynamic behavior of the column. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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  • BildiriAçık Erişim2015
    Seismic Motion Control of a Column Using a Gyroscope

    Ünker, F.; Çuvalci, O.; Sener, S; Saridogan, E; Staub, S

    Taking advantage of the angular momentum of the rotating gyroscope, gyrostabilizer systems are expected to become more widely actualized as they provide an effective means of motion control with several significant advantages for various structures. In this paper, a symmetric gyro with coupling to the tip mass of a column mounted on a vibrating base is considered. The non-linear motions of the gyro-column system and the equations of motion for the system are derived following energy (Lagrange) based approaches and examples provided. On the other hand, the effect of the angular velocity of the gyroscope is studied, and it is shown that the angular velocity (spin velocity) Omega of gyroscope has a significant effect on the behavior of the dynamic motion. It is also shown how the damper and spring due to the motion between the suporting gimbal and tip mass influence the dynamic behavior of the gyroscope. It was concluded that the numerical investigations of this combined system has not been investigated up to the present time. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ2
    PRESSURE-DRIVEN LAMINAR PULSATING FLOW IN A PIPE: EFFECT OF THE AMPLITUDE

    Aygün, Cemalettin; Aydin, Orhan

    In this study, pressure-driven laminar pulsating flow in a pipe is examined numerically. Both the hydrodynamically developing flow and fully developed conditions are considered. A commercially available CFD package, FLUENT, is used in the simulations. A constant value of the time-averaged Reynolds number is considered, Re=1000. Six different values of the dimensionless frequency (F=0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, 100, 1000) and three different values of the dimensionless amplitude (A=0.1, 0.5 and 0.95) are considered. Both the hydrodynamically developing and fully developed flows are analyzed. Effects of the amplitude and frequency of the pulsating inlet velocity on the friction coefficient as well as velocity field are predicted.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ2
    Harvestmen fauna of Gumushane and Bayburt in Turkey

    Kurt, Kemal; Erman, Omer Koksal

    In this study, all samples were collected from Turkey (Gumushane and Bayburt provinces) between June 2010 and October 2012. They were evaluated systematically. As a result of these evaluations, 20 species in 14 genera belonging to 4 families were determined. One of them, Rilaena triangularis (Herbst, 1799), is recorded for the first time from Turkey. GPS data of each collecting site, and distribution in Turkey and all over the world of these species are presented in the text.

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  • BildiriAçık Erişim2015
    Vibration Control of a Column Using a Gyroscope

    Ünker, F.; Çuvalci, O.; Sener, S; Saridogan, E; Staub, S

    In this paper, the characteristics of a vibration control system utilizing a gyro and its effectiveness in the control of the motion subjected to a seismic ground motion acceleration were studied. Lambda gyro design was presented as a vibration absorber for reduction of the column vibration, which has a potential for application to towers, high-rise buildings and other structures. The non-linear motions of the gyro-column system and the equations of motion for the system are derived following energy (Lagrange) based approaches and examples provided. On the other hand, the effect of the angular velocity of the gyroscope is studied, and it is shown that the angular velocity (spin velocity) Omega of gyroscope has a significant effect on the behavior of the dynamic motion. It is also shown how the damper and spring due to the motion between the suporting gimbal and tip mass influence the dynamic behavior of the gyroscope. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ3
    DRY SLIDING WEAR PROPERTIES OF Al-7Si-4Zn-(0-5)Cu ALLOYS

    Alemdag, Y.; Beder, M.

    In this study, one ternary Al-7Si-4Zn and five quaternary Al-7Si-4Zn-(1-5) Cu alloys were synthesised by permanent mould casting. Dry sliding friction and wear properties of the alloys were investigated by using ball-on-disc type tester after determining their microstructure and mechanical properties. The microstructure of the Al-7Si-4Zn alloy consisted of aluminium-rich alpha-dendrites, eutectic and primary silicon particles. Addition of copper less than 2% had no considerable effect on the microstructure of ternary alloy, but when the copper content exceeded this level the theta (CuAl2) phase formed in the microstructure of the quaternary alloys. The tensile strength and hardness of the alloys and microhardness of alpha-phase increased with increasing amount of copper but their percentage of elongation decreased with it. Copper addition up to 3% reduced the friction coefficient and volume loss of the alloys, above which they showed an increase. The wear surfaces of the alloys were characterised by smearing and de-lamination, but smearing appeared to be the dominant mechanism for their wear. The highest wear resistance was obtained with the Al-7Si-4Zn-3Cu alloy while the Al-7Si-4Zn alloy had the lowest wear resistance among the alloys tested.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2015Scopus SJRQ2
    Effects of distant Reiki on pain, anxiety and fatigue in oncology patients in Turkey: A pilot study

    Demir, Melike; Can, Gulbeyaz; Kelam, Ayhan; Aydiner, Aydin

    Background: Fatigue, stress and pain are common symptoms among cancer patients, affecting the quality of life. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of distant Reiki on pain, anxiety and fatigue in oncology patients. Materials and Methods: Participants in the control group received usual medical and nursing care during their stay. The intervention group received usual care plus five distant Reiki sessions, one each night for 30 min. A face to face interview was performed and patient personal and illness related characteristics were evaluated using the Patient Characteristics form. Pain, stress and fatigue were evaluated according to a numeric rating scale. Results: The experimental group was predominantly composed of women (71.4%), married individuals (40%), and primary school graduates (40%). The control group was predominantly male (72.7%), married (60%), and primary school graduates (60%). The control group demonstrated greater levels of pain (p=0.002), stress (p=0.001) and fatigue (p=0.001). The Reiki group pain score (p < 0.0001), stress score (p < 0.001) and fatigue score were also significantly lower. Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that Reiki may decreasepain, anxiety and fatigue in oncology patients.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ4
    Contributions to the knowledge of the genus Vestiferum Martens, 2006 (opiliones: Nemastomatidae) from Turkey

    Kurt, Kemal

    Two species of the genus Vestiferum Martens, 2006 were found in Turkey. One of them, V. funebre (Redikortsev, 1936) is found in Turkey for the first time. The other species V. alatum Martens, 2006 is recorded from a new locality in Turkey. Both species were collected from the northern part of Turkey. Their descriptions, characteristic features, distributions and digital and SEM photographs are presented.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ4
    A new species and a new record of the Genus Rilaena Šilhavý, 1965 (Opiliones: Phalangiidae) from Turkey

    Kurt, Kemal

    Two harvestmen species were collected from Trabzon Province in Turkey. Rilaena ermani sp. n. is described as new to science, and Rilaena zakatalica Snegovaya & Chemeris, 2005 is recorded for the first time in Turkey. Detailed descriptions and illustrations of new species are provided. Differences between the new species and related species are discussed. In addition, illustrations of new record are also presented.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2015Scopus SJRQ3
    Time dependent changing of dynamic characteristics of laboratory arch dam model

    Altunişik, Ahmet Can; Sevİm, Barış; Bayraktar, Alemdar; Adanur, Süleyman; Günaydin, Murat

    This paper investigates the time dependent changing of dynamic characteristics of laboratory arch dam models using ambient vibration test. For this aim, a prototype arch dam-reservoir-foundation model is constructed in laboratory conditions. The first experimental measurement tests are performed after the poured concrete aged for 10 months for some damage scenarios such as undamaged, minor-damaged and severely damaged of dam body in November 2009. To extract the experimental dynamic characteristics such as natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping ratios, a small impact effect is used as a source of ambient vibrations. Experimental measurements tests are repeated using same excitations considering severely damaged conditions with and without reservoir water in February 2014, and the dynamic characteristics are obtained, experimentally. Enhanced Frequency Domain Decomposition Method in the frequency domain is used to extract the experimental dynamic characteristics. At the end of the study, experimentally identified dynamic characteristics are compared with each other and time effects are investigated in detail. Maximum differences between the natural frequencies obtained as 15.36% and 14.38% in the third mode for empty and full reservoir conditions, respectively. It is thought that the increase of the natural frequencies is resulted from gaining of rigidity of the concrete, ageing, temperature and different environmental effects.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Utilization of macaroni by-product as a new food ingredient: Powder of macaroni boiling water

    Yuksel, Ferhat; Karaman, Kevser

    In the present study, production and using possibilities of powder of macaroni boiling water (PMBW) were investigated. After cooking process of macaroni, firstly pre-drying was carried out at 50°C in a drying oven and then lyophilization process was conducted to obtain final powder product. Physicochemical characterizations like total dry matter, ash, fat, protein, pH, aw and color properties were carried out and also technological properties of sample were determined. Both macaroni boiling water and the final powder product were examined in terms of microbiological analyses. It was found that macaroni boiling water had to be processed in 6h after cooking if the cooking water was stored at room temperature. Also, the duration of 12h after cooking was found to be limit level for microbiological safety of cooking water if it was stored at+4°C. Besides, scanning electron micrographs of particles and fatty acid and mineral profile of the final powder product were determined. Macaroni boiling water is a by-product having a lot of nutrients and in this study it was proved that utilization of this by-product may be feasible. The macaroni boiling water can be used as a food ingredient and also as an enrichment agent.

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