Afyonkarahisar Region Research Articles

Creating Cloud Segmentation Data Set Using Sky Images of Afyonkarahisar Region

The use of sky images in solar radiation intensity estimation has been one of the most studied topics in the literature since it improves the estimation results. The first step in processing sky images with image processing methods is to separate the pixels in the images as clouds or sky. This process is known as cloud segmentation in the literature. In this study, the sky is photographed using the sky imaging system installed at Afyon Kocatepe University Solar and Wind Energy Application and Research Center at times with different clouding characteristics and cloudiness rates in Afyonkarahisar Region. The photographs are divided into 25 parts, and small sky patterns are obtained. The pixels in the obtained sky patterns are manually segmented, and a cloud segmentation dataset is created for future studies. Since the resulting dataset contains high-resolution images and prelabeled data, it can be used to obtain more accurate results for the segmentation process and allows learning algorithms to learn faster. The dataset can be used by researchers in studies such as solar energy forecasting, meteorology, and weather forecasting, and the dataset in this paper will be shared with researchers upon request.

Use Courtyard Of Turkish Houses Research Of Afyonkarahisar Region

İnsanların zamanla değişen ve çeşitlenen ihtiyaçlarına göre bir mekân kurgusu oluşmuştur. Bu mekân, barınma ihtiyacı ile farklı bir boyut kazanmıştır. İnsanın doğayla iletişim kurma arzusu doğrultusunda mekân organizasyonu gelişmiştir. Yapılar doğayla irtibat kuracak şekilde tasarlanmış, kapalı ve açık mekânlar arasında bir ilişki kurulmuştur. Bu bağlamda etrafı korunaklı duvarlarla çevrili, üstü açık mekân olarak tanımlanan avlu kavramı giderek önem arz etmiştir. Geleneksel Türk evi plan şeması bir avlu etrafında şekillenmiştir. Avlunun evin içindeki konumu plan organizasyonuna göre farklılık gösterse de genellikle ortak bir amaç için kullanılmıştır. Avlu, bölgenin kültür, iklim ve topografya özelliklerine göre farklı konum ve formda gelişmiştir. Bu çalışmada geleneksel Türk evinin tanımı, tarihçesi ve Türk evi plan tipleri incelenmiştir. Geleneksel Türk evinde avlu kullanımı ve tarihçesi, avlu formunu etkileyen faktörler, Afyonkarahisar bölgesi özelinde; evlerin yapım sistemi, bölgede yaygın olarak kullanılan plan tipi, avlu kullanımı, arazi eğimiyle avluda oluşan kot farkı, bölgedeki iklimin avlu konumu üzerindeki etkisi, avluda bulunan elemanlar, mahremiyet ve güvenlik etkisiyle avlunun genellikle evin arka cephesinde konumlanması, avlunun mekân ile ilişkisi geleneksel evler üzerinden anlatılmıştır. Bu çalışma sonucunda geleneksel Türk evinin oluşmasında avlunun önemi vurgulanmış ve bu kültürün gelecek nesillere aktarılması amaçlanmıştır.

The Effect of Vitamin C in-ovo Injection on Incubation Results of Fertile Goose Eggs

The aim of the research is to determine the effect of vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) injected at different doses on the hatchability of eggs obtained from domestic geese raised in the Afyonkarahisar region. Injected doses of vitamin C, 8 and 10 mg were applied to the air cell of the eggs on the 24th day of incubation. As a result of the experiment, vitamin C given to fertile goose eggs positively affected hatch weight, chick length, and chick quality. There was no significant difference between the groups regarding hatchability and survival rate.

Investigation of Protected Natural Areas in Afyonkarahisar Region

Investigation of Protected Natural Areas in Afyonkarahisar Region

Determination of Total Phenolic, Flavonoid Content and Antimicrobial Properties in Different Solvent Extracts of Viburnum opulus L. (Gilaburu) in Afyonkarahisar

This study determined the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanol, and water extracts of the Viburnum opulus (V. opulus) plant. V. opulus (Gilaburu) was collected from Ahırdağı northern slope, Kırka Town, Afyonkarahisar region, and its leaves, branches, and fruit parts were dried and powdered at room temperature. The total phenolic content was compared with the gallic acid standard, the total flavonoid content with the quercetin standard, and the iron chelating effect with the EDTA standard. All extracts were evaluated for antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphyllococcus aureus, and Candida glabrata strains by the agar well diffusion method. Gilaburu is widely used in Turkey, especially in alternative medicine. It has been determined that the fruit part of the plant has better antimicrobial properties, and the amount of phenolic compounds increases in more polar solvents. In conclusion, the use of Gilaburu as a medicinal drug can be achieved with new research on bioactive substances, especially in fruit extract.

Investigation of the effects of Afyonkarahisar Region hot springs water on blood calcium and some hormon levels in experimentally-created osteoporosis in rats

Today, one of the most common non-communicable diseases, which, according the World Health Organization experts, dominates the structure of human morbidity and mortality is osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of water from the hot springs of the Afyonkarahisar region on the calcium content and the levels of certain hormones in the blood of rats with experimentally induced osteoporosis. 25 female albino rats of the same age were used in the experiment. Ovaries were removed from all animals under anesthesia with ketamine (200 mg/kg) and xylazine (10 mg/kg), after which they were divided into two groups: control (10 animals) and experimental (15 animals). The animals of the control group were given tap water twice a day through an orogastric tube and they were bathed in it for 15 minutes at the same time, the water temperature was (35 ± 2) °C. The animals of the experimental group were given fresh water from the Süreyya I hot spring using the same method. Blood clinical, hematological and biochemical parameters were measured prior to the study, as well as on day 1, 7, 14, and 21 after the ovariectomy operation. The ovariectomy demonstrated inconsistence of the tested blood parameters with the standard ones. In the course of the treatment, by day 21 of the experiment, the parameters normalized, and the most noticeable changes were observed in the rats of the experimental group (p < 0.05). The results of the work performed showed that Süreyya I hot spring water contributed to a significant improvement in the clinical, hematological and biochemical blood parameters in rats with osteoporosis, therefore, it can be used for prevention and treatment of this disease in combination with other types of treatment.

Investigation of healing effects of Afyonkarahisar Region thermal spring water on experimentally-induced nephritis in mice

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of Afyokarahisar termomineral water in the treatment of nephritis. For this purpose, 40 Albino mouse at the same daily age were used. Nephritis was induced by adding adenine to their feed at a rate of 0.2% for 6 weeks. After nephritis was induced, a 21-day treatment period was started, and the mice were equally divided into two groups as control and study. While control group mice were received tap water daily and bathing in tap water, study group animals were given fresh Süreyya I hot spring water daily and bathing in this water. Clinical, hematological, blood biochemical and histopathological examinations were performed before the study, after nephritis formation, and on days of 1st, 7th, 14th and 21st of treatment period. Results of this study showed that WBC, NEUT and MCV levels increased significantly (p < 0.05) following nephritis formation, while RBC, HB, HCT, LYM, MCH and MCHC levels decreased significantly (p < 0.05). It was also determined that AST, GGT, GLU, BUN and IgG levels of blood biochemical parameters were significantly increased (p < 0.05) and TP, ALB levels decreased significantly (p < 0.05) after nephritis formation. At the end of the study, it was seen that all the measured parameters turned to the normal range in the study group animals, whereas problems still continuing with control group animals. Consequently, it was concluded that Süreyya I hot spring water was very successful in the treatment of nephritis and considered as an option in the treatment of nephritis.

An assessment of capillary water absorption changes related to the different salt solutions and their concentrations ratios in the Döğer tuff (Afyonkarahisar-Turkey) used as building stone of cultural heritages

Water absorption and salt crystallization are among the most common and critical problems when it comes to deterioration of both cultural heritages and modern buildings. The Döğer tuff has been used to build temples and monuments in Afyonkarahisar region (Turkey) since ancient times. The present paper aimed to point out the water absorption with salt attack on the durability of the Döğer tuff (Afyonkarahisar- Turkey) used as building stones of cultural heritages. For this purpose, it was investigated regarding their chemical, mineralogical-petrographical (polarizing microscope, XRD, SEM analyses, and pore size distribution) and physico-mechanical properties as well as their deterioration behavior in the capillary water absorption test with different salt (Na2SO4 10H2O, MgSO4 7H2O, NaCl, and KCI) solutions, and their (2, 5, 10 and 14%) concentration ratios. The capillary absorption values of the Döğer tuff were greater than 3 kg/m2 for all salt and concentration ratios, and therefore it has strong capillary water absorption. According to the experimental study results, it was observed that some physical and mechanical values were decreased in the samples. The ultrasound pulse velocity (UPV) and uniaxial compression strength (UCS) values of the Döğer tuff samples in all salt solutions and concentrations decreased after the capillary water absorption test.

Investigation of the Therapeutic Effects of Hot Springs Waters Sourced from Afyonkarahisar Region on Experimentally-induced Myocardial infarctus in Rats

Myocardial infarction is an important public health problem in human and animals. In this study, myocardial infarction was induced by intraperitoneally injected isoproterenol hydrochloride in saline solution at a dose of 85 mg/kg body weight for 2 days. After myocardial infarction formation, three animals were exed to collect blood and histopathological specimens. The remaining 32 rats were divided into control and study groups for treatment. In the treatment stage; the control group animals were treated with tap water, while the study group animals were received Süreyya I hot spring mineral water. Clinical, hematological, blood biochemical and histopathological examinations was performed in all the animals before study, after myocardial infarction, and on 1st, 7th, 14th and 21st days after treatment. In terms of T, P and R, there were significant differences (p <0.05) with respect to time periods between control and study groups (p <0.05). WBC, NOTR, MON MCH, HCT ve MCV levels decreased, while RBC, HG, HCT, LENF, MCH and MCHC levels increased following treatmen in both groups. These changes were significant in study group comaper to control. It was also seen that ALT, AST, CK and CRP levels of blood biochemical parameters were significantly increased (p <0.05) after myocardial infarction formation. By begining treatment, TP, ALB and GLU levels increased, whereas ALT, AST, CK and CRP levels decreased, especially on the 21st day of the study in the SG. It was concluded that in the correct temperature and time to use Süreyya I hot spring water as drinking and bathing was very successful in the treatment of myocardial infarction, either itself or along with other medical treatments.

Investigation of the Healing Effects of Afyonkarahisar Region Hot Spring Waters' Inhalation on Experimentally Induced Asthma in Mice

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways observed exclusively in humans and sometimes animals. In this study, 40 Albino rats of the same age were used. After 6 weeks of ovalbumin-induced asthma in all animals, 40 rats were randomly divided into two groups as control and study groups for a 21-day treatment period. At the treatment stage, the control group animals were treated with normal tap water, while the study group animals were treated with hot spring water. Clinical, hematological, blood biochemical and histopathological examinations were performed before starting the study, after asthma formation, and on days of 1st, 7th, 14th and 21st after treatment. Total leukocyte, neutrophil, monocyte, AST, ALT, GGT, total cholesterol, triglyceride levels were significantly decreased (p <0.05) in the study group animals which treated with hot spring water. These normalization changes were confirmed by histopathological findings. Consequently, it was concluded that hot spring water of Afyonkarahisar Region provide a very successful treatment in asthma, and it should be considered as a supportive option for the treatment of asthma.

Molecular Characterization of Echinococcus granulosus Isolates Found in Cattle, Buffaloes, Sheep and Goats in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

This study has been carried out to determine the genotypes of Echinococcus granulosus cysts in cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats raised in Afyonkarahisar region. Cysts were collected from the internal organs of 258 animals, including 65 goats, 71 sheep, 119 cattle and 3 buffaloes infected with hydatid cysts. DNA was isolated from a total of 78 cysts from germinal membranes and protoscoleces extracted from cysts to identify the genotypes of E. granulosus in infected animals. PCR-RFLP was carried out using the Hin6I and StuI restriction enzymes in the ND1 gene and no polymorphism could be determined in all isolates. In the COX1 gene analysis, G1 strain known as domestic sheep strains and 18 different haplotypes were found in all isolates from cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats. As a result, it was concluded that all isolates of the cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats grown in Afyonkarahisar region determined in the analyses carried on the COX1 gene were G1 strain.

INCUBATION PROPERTIES OF NATIVE GEESE IN TURKEY

Goose breeding is an important branch of breeding in many countries especially in the USA, China, Poland, France, Bulgaria, and Russia. In Turkey, goose production is performed in the Eastern Anatolia Region, especially in Kars and Ardahan provinces, Central Anatolia, and the Lakes Region is also a significant source for meeting families’ meat demand. This research was conducted to identify incubation properties of local geese raised in Afyonkarahisar. In this study, egg weight, shape index, fertilization range, incubation performance, and hatching power were determined. Data was collected from 100 geese eggs obtained from a goose flock that were in the first yield year in a private family business in Nuribey town, Afyonkarahisar. It was found that egg weight was 137.37±9.21g, shape index was 67.04±2.94%, fertilization rate was 72.00%, incubation performance was 58.00%, and hatching power was 80.55%. This study is important for the evaluation of goose potential in Afyonkarahisar region, it is possible to say that is a race that should be studied especially in terms of fertility rate, hatchability and hatching power.

Investigation of Therapeutic Effects of Thermal Waters of Afyonkarahisar Region in Stress-Induced Mice

In this study, 20 Albino mice of the same daily age were used. All the animals were restrained in well-ventilated 50 ml tubes (plus 3 or 4 cm long middle tubes), which were slipped over the tail to restrict movement even more and left undisturbed under an opaque duration of the stress (30 min). After stress procedure was applied in all animals, 20 mice which have same alive weight average and constitute the study material were divided into two groups as control group (CG) (n=10) and study groups (SG) (n=10) for a 21-day treatment period equally and randomly. Normal tap water was added to the CG mice’ drinkers, while the hot spring water that was brought from the source each day as fresh added to SG mice’ drinkers and they were allowed to reach ad libitum. Clinical, hematological and blood biochemical parameters were measures on 1, 7, 14 and 21 days after treatment in all the animals. The results of this study showed that cortisol and glucose levels decreased in stressed mice treated with Süreyya I Hot Spring Water, while ALB, TP, T3 and T4 levels increased and these changes were statistically significant plessthan0.06) when compared to the control group.

Afyonkarahisar Yöresindeki Koyun, Keçi ve Sığırlarda Kene (Ixodoidea) İnfestasyonu Üzerine Araştırmalar

This study was carried out between May 2008 and April 2010 in the provinces of Şuhut, Iscehisar, İhsaniye and Hocalar in order to determine the prevalence and seasonal activities of tick species in sheep, goat and cattle in Afyonkarahisar region. During the study, 1920 sheep, 1920 goats and 1920 cattle were examined for tick and developmental stages. 669 (34.84%) of the cows, 608 (31.66%) of the goats and 348 (18.12%) of the cattle were infested with different species of ticks. In Afyonkarahisar, tick infestation was determined as 28.21% in sheep, goat and cattle.

Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used For the Treatment of Diabetes in Western Anatolia, Turkey

ABSTRACTIn order to make an inventory of herbal remedies commonly used in the treatment of diabetes, in Western Anatolia, 48 traditional herbal healers were interviewed in 17 different areas of the Afyonkarahisar region. In this study, an ethnobotanical approach to diabetes treatment has been shown by using medicinal and herbal plants. Ethnobotanical data was collected by administering a semi-structured questionnaire to 48 resource people (28 women and 20 men) and interviewing them about use of medicinal plants between 2015 and 2016. Ethnobotanical plant species were identified after bringing to the laboratory. They have also been cured with medicinal plants as ethnobotanical practices have been undergoing a cure during the study carried out. The plants reported have been identified and are presented in a table with their vernacular name, useful parts and medicinal uses. In addition, use values (UV) were calculated. An ethnobotanical approach was exhibited to struggle with the diabetes ailment. A differen...

Evaluation of Malathion and Malaoxon Contamination in Buffalo and Cow Milk from Afyonkarahisar Region, Turkey, Using Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry - a Short Report

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Seasonal Change of Physico-Chemical Properties of Thermal Water from Afyonkarahisar Region

Seasonal Change of Physico-Chemical Properties of Thermal Water from Afyonkarahisar Region

A Review of Wind - PV Sizing Algorithms and a Case Study

In this study, various sizing algorithms developed to size hybrid (wind/PV) renewable energy systems are reviewed as a first step. Then a case study is performed to find optimum size of a small hybrid (wind/PV) system considered to be built at Afyonkarahisar region of Turkey. Finally, size results are presented, optimality of results and accuracy of optimality are discussed.

Hypertension prevalence and risk factors among adult population in Afyonkarahisar region: a cross-sectional research

Hypertension is a major public health problem worldwide with increasing prevalence. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of hypertension and related risk factors among adult population in Afyonkarahisar region. In this cross-sectional research, regarding the population distribution totally 2035 subjects, randomly selected from 75 different parts of our city, both the urban and the rural areas, were included in this epidemiologic research. After the administration of a questionnaire to the subjects, blood samples were taken and physical examinations were performed. Socio-demographic features, diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension, family history of hypertension, coronary heart disease (CHD), smoking, and number of births were evaluated as possible risk factors for hypertension. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test, Chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 24.2% (31.3% in women, 14.1% in men, p<0.001). Its prevalence increased with age (from 2.2% to 50.4%, p<0.001). Age, gender, DM, family history of hypertension, body mass index (BMI), CHD and income levels were significant risk factors. Diabetic patients had 2.35 times (95%CI 1.70-3.25: p<0.0001) more risk, people who had positive family history 2.23 times (95%CI 1.62-3.07: p<0.0001) more risk and those with high BMI 2.15 times (95%CI 1.66-2.78: p<0.0001) more risk to develop HT than who did not have these factors. In addition, women have 2.74 times (95%CI 2.08-3.62: p<0.0001), more risk than men for HT. We determined CHD and low income as other risk factors for HT (OR=2.32, 95%CI 1.48-3.64: p<0.0001) and OR=1.47, 95%CI 1.08-2.02: p=0.016 respectively). Hypertension is an important health problem in our region. We think that it is possible to reduce the hypertension prevalence with lifestyle changes and educating people, regarding the risk factors.

Relationships between epipelic diatoms, aquatic macrophytes, and water quality in Akarçay Stream, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Abstract The Akarçay is the most important stream in the Afyonkarahisar region in central Turkey. In this study, the relationships between epipelic diatoms, macrophytes, and the water quality of Akarçay Stream are presented. According to Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA), BOD5, COD, TDS, NH4-N, NO2-N, and PO4-P had the most significant effects on the diatom and macrophyte community structures of the stream. According to CCA and Correspondence Analysis (CA), dominant diatom species and macrophytes constituted two groups, eutrophic and polluted. While eutraphentic taxa were abundant among upstream diatoms, hypereutraphentic taxa were found downstream in the Akarçay. The diatom assemblages in the sites upstream were generally characterized by an abundance of β-mesosaprobous and α-mesosaprobous species, while the diatom assemblages downstream had a very high abundance of polisaprobous species. Eutrophic and hypertrophic macrophyte taxa (such as Lemna trisulca, Potamogeton nodosus, and Ranunculus sp.) covered a high percentage of the stream bottom. Both diatom indices and macrophyte indices with the exception of the Biological Macrophyte Index of Rivers (IBMR) were correlated with BOD5, COD, TDS, NH4-N, NO2-N, PO4-P, and EC. Physicochemical variables, diatom and macrophyte taxa and the results of diatom and macrophyte indices indicated that the Akarçay stream basin is eutrophic and organically polluted.