Alaaddin Keykubat Research Articles

The Relationship between Ureteral Obstruction Time and Secondary Signs in Computed Tomography due to Ureteral Stone Obstruction.

To investigate the relationship between numerical values obtained using computed tomography (CT) in stone-related urinary obstruction and the duration of obstruction. Cross-sectional study. Department of Urology, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Turkey, from January 2018 to September 2019. Eighty-three patients were investigated. Commencement of obstruction was defined as time of onset of pain. Cases with less than seven days elapsed between onset of obstruction; and CT were classified as acute obstruction; and those with durations of seven days or more as chronic obstruction. Bilateral renal parenchymal and renal fatty tissue densities were measured in three planes. Acute obstruction was present in 53 patients and chronic obstruction in 30. Median renal parenchymal densities in the obstructive and non-obstructive kidneys were 33 and 37 Hounsfield unit (HU), respectively; and median perirenal densities were 99 and 108 HU, the differences being statistically significant (p <0.05). Median perirenal density were 96 HU in acute obstruction and 104.5 HU in chronic obstruction and the difference was statistically significant (p <0.05). No statistically significant difference was determined between renal parenchymal density in acute and chronic obstruction (p >0.05). A low perirenal density on CT indicated prolonged duration of urinary obstruction. Key Words: Computed tomography, Hounsfield unit, Kidney stone, Ureter, Ureteral stone.

Examination of Selcuk University Alaaddin Keykubat Campus in the context of ecological landscape design

Examination of Selcuk University Alaaddin Keykubat Campus in the context of ecological landscape design

The Role of Serum Laboratory Biomarkers for Complicated and Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Adolescents.

To investigate if serum biomarkers could differentiate complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis in adolescents. An cross sectional study. Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Alanya, Turkey, between January 2016 and December 2018. Patients operated for acute appendicitis, aged between 10 and 19 years, were retrospectively evaluated. Patients were divided according to the negative appendectomy (group 1), uncomplicated appendicitis (group 2A) and complicated appendicitis (group 2B). White blood cell count (WBC), neutrophil count (NEU), lymphocyte count (LC), neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), mean platelet volume (MPV), red cell distributions width (RDW), C-reactive protein (CRP), and length of hospital stay (LoHS) were analysed by ROC curve, one-way and Mann-Whitney U-tests. There were 277 adolescents (group 1=30, group 2A=205 and group 2B=42). There were statistically significant differences between the groups in WBC, NEU, LYM, NLR, CRP, LoHS. The cut-off values of NLR, WBC, and NEU were 4.1, 10.6x109/L, and 8.17x109/L, respectively for uncomplicated appendicitis, and 7.32, 11.5x109/L, and 10.3x109/L, respectively for complicated appendicitis. The cut off value of CRP was 1.3 mg/dl for complicated appendicitis. Elevated WBC, NEU, CRP and NLR may be considered useful biomarkers in assisting physical examination and other diagnostic methods in distinguishing severity of acute appendicitis. Key Words: Adolescent, Appendicitis, Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, C-reactive protein, Length of hospital stay.

Morphometric evaluation of coccyx in patients with coccydynia and classification

Aim: This study aimed to aimed to classiffication the morphological and pathological anatomic features of patients with coccydynia.Patients and Method: Patients over 16 years of age who were admitted to Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Educational Research Hospital with complaints of coccydynia between April 2015 and April 2018, were included in the study. The sitting and standing coccyx and anterior-posterior pelvic radiographs of the patients were examined retrospectively.Results: It was observed that coccyx scoliosis, hypermobility, and dislocation were unrelated to sacrococcygeal angulation. There was a positive correlation between sacrococcygeal and intercoccygeal angles in the measurements of sitting and standing coccyx radiographs of the patients. There was a correlation between the length of the sacrum and length of the coccyx and also the intercoccygeal angle and coccyx length in the unoperated patients. There was a positive correlation between length of the sacrococcygeal joint and sacrococcygeal angle in males. Fusion in the sacrococcygeal joint was less in females. Conclusion: In the evaluation of patients with coccydynia, it should not be forgotten that the coccyx is a spinal segment which can move in all planes and develop pathology. Side and AP positioned sitting and standing dynamic radiography is an effective method for the detection of pathology in this patients. New classification including pathology in all three planes is needed in the classification of patients with coccydynia. We believe that our classification will eliminate this deficit.

Academic Jealousy Scale: Validity and Reliability Study

This study aims to develop a measurement tool to determine the level of academic jealousy. For this purpose, firstly, the literature was examined, and a theoretical framework was formed, and then an item set of 47 items was created. The items that were submitted to expert opinion were eliminated and corrected, and 41 items were decided to use, and a trial form was obtained. In this study, 478 university students were reached. One-on-one interviews were conducted with ten students who are studying at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University before the trial application. Then, the trial form was applied to 254 university students, and the data obtained were analyzed with Exploratory Factor Analysis, and as a result of this analysis, a structure with three factors (maturity, self-denigration, and envy) was revealed. In order to test the defined structure, the final form of the scale was applied to another group of 154 people, and the data obtained were subjected to Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and goodness of fit indices of the scale was found to be between good fit or acceptable fit. Accordingly, the structure with 19-item and three factors was confirmed Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the whole scale was found .779, Envy subfactor was found .840; self-denigration subfactor was found .840 and Maturity subfactor was found .817. In order to determine the reliability of the scale in terms of stability, the scale was applied to a different group of 57 people at two-week intervals, and the correlation between the two applications was recorded as .89. It was concluded that the Academic Jealousy Scale developed according to these findings, is a valid measurement tool and will give reliable scores in measuring academic jealousy.

Does Scoring System Help Us in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis? A Prospective Clinical Trial

It is very important to make accurate and early diagnosis to reduce both the rate of negative laparotomy and the morbidity and mortality associated with acute appendicitis. Numerous scoring systems have been described in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. We aimed to determine the accuracy rates of these scoring systems in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis by applying Alvarado, Eskelinen, and Ohmann clinical scoring systems to patients who underwent appendectomy. This study was performed on patients who underwent appendectomy for acute appendicitis at Baskent University Alanya Hospital and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Education and Research Hospital between September 2017 and December 2018. The sensitivity and specificity of Alvarado, Eskelinen, and Ohmann scoring systems as well as the compatibility analysis of scoring systems with pathology results were investigated. A total of 554 patients undergoing appendectomy were included in the study. The sensitivity of Eskelinen scoring method was found to be 53.4%, the specificity was 68.1%; the sensitivity of Alvarado scoring method 41.6%, the specificity 79.7%; and the sensitivity of Ohmann scoring system 94.0%, the specificity was 8.7%. In conclusion, Ohmann scoring system has the highest sensitivity; it could be more efficient in exclusion of the appendicitis diagnosis due to its low specificity. It is also concluded that some clinical parameters that are scored in Eskelinen and Alvarado scoring systems may decrease the sensitivity and specificity of these methods depending on the patient population and atypical clinical presentations.

Burnout syndrome should not be underestimated.

Burnout syndrome can be seen among health professionals at every stage of their careers. The incidence of burnout syndrome among health care professionals has increased in recent years and varies between countries and depending on different areas of specialization and work units. It is known that burnout syndrome significantly affects the work and social life of individuals. We aimed to investigate the effect of burnout syndrome on trauma and infection. The study was conducted in the Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Faculty of Medicine, Training and Research Hospital. All health professionals working at the hospital were included in the study. The Maslach Burnout Inventory was applied to the participants, who were asked about infective disease and trauma history over the past year. The total burnout rate was 77.8% among participants. We found that the rate of trauma and infective disease history was significantly high in employees who had burnout syndrome (p<0.05). Burnout syndrome is a common and important problem among health professionals that also has adverse effects on people's daily life, especially increasing the incidence of infection and trauma.

Reviewer Acknowledgements

Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JETS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 7, Number 7 Guilherme Tucher, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), BrazilJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, UKLisa Marie Portugal, American College of Education, USALorna T. Enerva, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, PhilippinesMeral Seker, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, TurkeyRichard Penny, University of Washington Bothell, USAThomas K. F. Chiu, The University of Hong Kong, Hong KongVjacheslav Ivanovich Babich, Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, Ukraine Robert SmithEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Journal of Education and Training StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://jets.redfame.com

Reviewer Acknowledgements

Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JETS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 6, Number 12aAdalberto Felipe Martinez, Federal University of São Carlos, BrazilBahman Aalizadeh, IranEnisa Mede, Bahcesehir University, TurkeyLorna T. Enerva, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, PhilippinesMassimiliano Barattucci, Ecampus University, ItalyMeral Seker, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, TurkeyMichael Wall, Independent Researcher in Music and Music Education, USANiveen M. Zayed, MENA College of Management, JordanShabnam AsadKarami, IranSima Mokari Saei, IranVjacheslav Ivanovich Babich, Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, Ukraine Robert SmithEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Journal of Education and Training StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://jets.redfame.com

Reviewer Acknowledgements

Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JETS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 6, Number 9a Benmarrakchi Fatimaezzahra, Chouaib Doukkali University, MoroccoErica D. Shifflet-Chila, Michigan State University, USAMeral Seker, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, TurkeyThomas K. F. Chiu, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Robert SmithEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Journal of Education and Training StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://jets.redfame.com

Reviewer Acknowledgements

Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JETS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 5, Number 8António Calha, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, PortugalCarmen Pérez-Sabater, Universitat Poltècnica de València, SpainCélio Gonçalo Marques, Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, PortugalDeborah Christine Robinson, University of Derby, UKElena Jerves, University of Cuenca, EcuadorEnisa Mede, Bahcesehir University, TurkeyEsra DERELİ-Eskişehir Osmangazi University, TurkeyEsra DERELİ-Eskişehir Osmangazi University, TurkeyIntakhab Khan, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi ArabiaJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, UKLisa Marie Portugal, Grand Canyon University, USALorna T. Enerva, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, PhilippinesM. Emin Türkoğlu, Afyon Kocatepe University, TurkeyMarcie Zaharee, The MITRE Corporation, USAMeral Seker, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, TurkeyMustafa Çakır, Marmara Üniversity, TurkeyNerina Fernanda Sarthou, Univ. Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNicole Celestine, The University of Western Australia, AustraliaNiveen M. Zayed, MENA College of Management, JordanPirkko Siklander, University of Lapland, FinlandRichard Penny, University of Washington Bothell, USARui Manuel Carreteiro, National Institute of Psychology and Neurosciences, PortugalSamad Mirza Suzani, Islamic Azad University, IranSenem Seda Şahenk Erkan , Marmara University, TurkeySerkan Ünsal, K.Maraş Sütçü İmam University, TurkeyStamatis Papadakis, University of Crete, GreeceSuzan Kavanoz, Yıldız Technical University, TurkeyWang Kin Chiu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongYakup Koç, Erzincan University, TurkeyYalçın Dilekli, Aksaray University, Turkey Robert SmithEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Journal of Education and Training StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://jets.redfame.com

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Studies in Engineering and Technology (SET) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether SET publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 4, Number 1António Calha, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, PortugalCarmen Pérez-Sabater, Universitat Poltècnica de València, SpainCélio Gonçalo Marques, Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, PortugalDeborah Christine Robinson, University of Derby, UKElena Jerves, University of Cuenca, EcuadorEnisa Mede, Bahcesehir University, TurkeyEsra DERELİ-Eskişehir Osmangazi University, TurkeyEsra DERELİ-Eskişehir Osmangazi University, TurkeyIntakhab Khan, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi ArabiaJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, UKLisa Marie Portugal, Grand Canyon University, USALorna T. Enerva, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, PhilippinesM. Emin Türkoğlu, Afyon Kocatepe University, TurkeyMarcie Zaharee, The MITRE Corporation, USAMeral Seker, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, TurkeyMustafa Çakır, Marmara Üniversity, TurkeyNerina Fernanda Sarthou, Univ. Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNicole Celestine, The University of Western Australia, AustraliaNiveen M. Zayed, MENA College of Management, JordanPirkko Siklander, University of Lapland, FinlandRichard Penny, University of Washington Bothell, USARui Manuel Carreteiro, National Institute of Psychology and Neurosciences, PortugalSamad Mirza Suzani, Islamic Azad University, IranYalçın Dilekli, Aksaray University, Turkey Andrew WalterEditorial AssistantStudies in Engineering and Technology-------------------------------------------Redfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USATel: 1-503-828-0536 ext. 504Fax: 1-503-828-0537E-mail: set@redfame.comURL: http://set.redfame.com

The views of lecturers about flipped classroom model

The aim of this study is determining views of lecturers about Flipped Classroom Model. Qualitative research techniques used to identify individuals view about a subject. Therefore, this study was carried out as a phenomenological approach. The participants included 11 lecturers in Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey. All of them observed Flipped lessons in classes. The data were collected the semi-structured interviews around persuasion stage and had been analyzed inductively through descriptive analysis and content analysis. Based on the results it has been determined that, according to lecturers’ views, Flipped Classroom Model facilitates teaching; improves learning by supplying flexible learning environment, doesn’t have complexity, is applicable for all kind of lectures except practical ones. Besides, the lecturers want to use this model in lessons. Consequently, this model’ observability is the most important feature. It can be stated that the usage of this model by the lecturers should be increased. Keywords: Flipped classroom, inverted classroom, lecturers, qualitative research, turkey.

The views of lecturers about flipped classroom model

The aim of this study is determining views of lecturers about Flipped Classroom Model. Qualitative research techniques used to identify individuals view about a subject. Therefore, this study was carried out as a phenomenological approach. The participants included 11 lecturers in Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey. All of them observed Flipped lessons in classes. The data were collected the semi-structured interviews around persuasion stage and had been analyzed inductively through descriptive analysis and content analysis. Based on the results it has been determined that, according to lecturers’ views, Flipped Classroom Model facilitates teaching; improves learning by supplying flexible learning environment, doesn’t have complexity, is applicable for all kind of lectures except practical ones. Besides, the lecturers want to use this model in lessons. Consequently, this model’ observability is the most important feature. It can be stated that the usage of this model by the lecturers should be increased. Keywords: Flipped classroom, inverted classroom, lecturers, qualitative research, turkey.

Knowledge and Attidutes of University Students on Consumer Rights

Manufacturing have increased rapidly draging consumption away frenzy level due to advanced technology and various communication possibilities during recent years. Some products decay before opening the packaging because of excessive amount of buying. The concept of “fashion” emerged for Electronic instruments too. Waste of forests, fuel, water etc. consume the resources in the countries. Before buying, the negligence of consumers about prices, quality, safety or healthy for products is also play important role of increasing this waste. With a view to raise awareness and to protect consumers, “Consumer Protection Act, numbered 4077” was enacted and became effective on 23.02.1995 in Turkey. This Actregulates the issues regarding “measures to protect consumers’ interests, to enlighten and educate consumers, to indemnify consumers, to protect consumers against environmental hazards, to encourage consumers to take actions to protect themselves and to promote voluntary consumer organizations”. As the subject of consumer rights are gaining great significance at national and international levels nowadays, consumer awareness becomes a lifetime process starting from childhood. In this respect, it is important to know whether the consuming preferences of the youths are based on the true knowledge or not. This study was conducted in Alaaddin Keykubat Campus of Selçuk University, in Konya, in order to assess the knowledge of university students on “The consumer protection Act numbered 4077” for determining whether they are conscious consumers or not as they purchasing goods and services.

TARİHİ VERİLER VE ARKEOLOJİK BULGULARLA KEYKUBADİYE SARAYI

The subject of our study is based on understanding the Seljuk Era Palace architecture and original features through the archeological finds and findings of Keykubadiye Palace which are stored in Kayseri Museum. It is not known when the palace was built however its being one of the first Anatolian Seljuk Palaces makes it so important. For that reason, the investigation of the historical data and archeological finds in this structure is our main point. The tiles having less figures in Keykubadiye Palace when compared to Selcuk Palaces is surprising in terms of decoration program. However, tiles with unique illustrations were found in a bath (hamam) in Kayseri. The tiles in Hunad Bath (Hamam) in Kayseri which have Palace tile features are also included in the framework of this study. It is known that these tiles were taken from a close Palace that it is probably the Sultan's Palace Keykubadiye. The technique and design features of these tiles show parallelism with the ones in Kubadabad Palace which was built by Sultan. It is possible that Alaaddin Keykubat who is the architecture of Kubadabad and has such a rich decoration repertoire had Keykubadiye Palace decorated with similar magnificient tiles. Our opinion is supported by the medieval sources which praise the Palace's beauty.