Demirel University Research Articles

Determination Of Weld Thickness In Hollow Section Connection Under Local Buckling Effect

Hollow section profiles are widely used in the structural steel industry. An important point to take into consideration in such connections is the continuous transfer of internal forces from element to element. One of the measures taken to ensure this continuity is to use end plates. The connection between plates and elements is mainly provided by welds. The aim of this study is to determine an optimum weld thickness for connections subjected to local buckling of box-beam-columns under bending. Corner and circular fillet welds were used to join the designed plates with box columns and beams. Hollow section profile connections were experimentally studied in the Steel Structure Laboratory of the Department of Civil Engineering of Süleyman Demirel University. Results were used to develop numerical models. Ansys Workbench was used in numerical models to analyze the corner welds of different thicknesses and lengths depending on plate dimensions and to examine their behavior.

PHARMACY STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES ABOUT PROBIOTICS

Objective: Probiotics are an important and fast-growing functional food group. Pharmacy students, as pharmacists of the future, need to have sufficient knowledge on this subject. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate pharmacy students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about probiotics. Material and Method: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among students of Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Pharmacy in Türkiye between 9 October and 30 October 2023. The paper-based questionnaires consisted of 23 questions and were administered for approximately 10-15 minutes. Result and Discussion: The questionnaires were answered by 347 (74.7%) students. The mean±SD of the knowledge score was 5.14±1.53. The majority of respondents (79%) correctly identified probiotics. Approximately half of the participants knew the type of bacteria used in probiotic production The mean±SD of the attitude score was 11.13±1.44. Most respondents (91.9%) believed that probiotic consumption was beneficial for health. The mean±SD of the practice score was 3.72±2.77. 45.2% of respondents stated that they had used probiotic supplements before and 31.1% stated that they had sought additional information about probiotics from various sources. 40.6% of the respondents stated that they recommend probiotics to their family/close relatives. This study showed that although the attitudes of pharmacy students were acceptable, they had some knowledge deficiencies and their practices were poor. To increase the knowledge and practices of pharmacy students about probiotics, this subject should be given more space in undergraduate education and relevant scientific events should be organized.

Assessment of polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications, and drug-drug interactions in older patients with cancer.

This study aimed to determine polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications, and potential drug-drug interactions in elderly patients hospitalized in the oncology services of a university hospital in Turkey. This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2021 and September 2022 on cancer patients over 65 years old hospitalized at Suleyman Demirel University Medical Faculty Hospital in Isparta, Turkey. Potentially inappropriate medications were defined according to the 2023 Beers Criteria of the American Geriatrics Society. Potential drug-drug interactions were determined with Medscape® drug interaction checker. The median (min-max) of drugs used by the patients was 6 (2-15). Most of the patients (74.3%) had polypharmacy. Approximately half of the patients (51.4%) had potentially inappropriate medications. The most commonly used potentially inappropriate medications were diuretics (22.1%), metoclopramide (11.4%), antidepressant drugs (7.9%), and opioids (6.4%). The presence of comorbidities, mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders, circulatory system diseases, and respiratory system diseases were found to be statistically significantly higher in the group with potentially inappropriate medication than in the group without potentially inappropriate medication (p < 0.05). In total, 98 patients (70%) had at least one potential drug-drug interaction. Potential drug-drug interactions were minor in 33.3%, major in 57.5%, serious in 7.74%, and contraindicated in 0.22. According to our study, polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications, and potential drug-drug interactions were high in elderly cancer patients. It is important to determine potential drug-drug interactions and potentially inappropriate medications in cancer patients by a multidisciplinary team, including the clinical pharmacist, to prevent possible negative consequences.

Determination of drug-related problems in the hematology service: a prospective interventional study

BackgroundPatients with hematological malignancies often require multidrug therapy using a variety of antineoplastic agents and supportive care medications. This increases the risk of drug-related problems (DRPs). Determining DRPs in patients hospitalized in hematology services is important for patients to achieve their drug treatment goals and prevent adverse effects. This study aims to identify DRPs by the clinical pharmacist in the multidisciplinary team in patients hospitalized in the hematology service of a university hospital in Turkey.MethodsThis study was conducted prospectively between December 2022 and May 2023 in the hematology service of Suleyman Demirel University Research and Application Hospital in Isparta, Turkey. DRPs were determined using the Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) 9.1 Turkish version.ResultsThis study included 140 patients. Older age, longer hospital stay, presence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, presence of comorbidities, higher number of medications used, and polypharmacy rate were statistically significantly higher in the DRP group than in the non-DRP group (p < 0.05). According to multivariate logistic regression analysis, the probability of DRP in patients with polypharmacy was statistically significant 7.921 times (95% CI: 3.033–20.689) higher than in patients without polypharmacy (p < 0.001).Every 5-day increase in the length of hospital stay increased the likelihood of DRP at a statistically significant level (OR = 1.476, 95% CI: 1.125–1.938 p = 0.005). In this study, at least one DRP was detected in 69 (49.3%) patients and the total number of DRPs was 152. Possible or actual adverse drug events (96.7%) were the most common DRPs. The most important cause of DRPs was drug choice (94.7%), and the highest frequency within its subcategories was the combination of inappropriate drugs (93.4%).ConclusionsThis study shows the importance of including a clinical pharmacist in a multidisciplinary team in identifying and preventing DRPs in the hematology service.

Assessment of breast cancer awareness among female pharmacy students at a university in Turkey

BackgroundFemale breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer, and knowledge of breast cancer risk factors, and symptoms is crucial for early diagnosis and prevention. This study aims to evaluate breast cancer awareness among female students at a pharmacy faculty in Turkey.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey study was conducted among female students at the Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Pharmacy between 2 November and 17 November 2023, in Isparta, Turkey.ResultsThis survey was answered by 237 (74.5%) female students. The median breast cancer risk factors score was 8 (IQR, 5–11), and the median breast cancer symptoms score was 5 (IQR, 2–8). Additionally, the breast cancer risk factors score was 46.16% (mean/max = 8.31/18, SD = 4.33) and the breast cancer symptom score was 58.5% (mean/max = 4.68/8, SD = 2.8). Few of the respondents (26.2%, and 20.3%, respectively) knew breast cancer risk factors such as late menopause, and no childbirth experience. Most respondents correctly answered symptoms of breast cancer, such as a painless and palpable breast lump, indrawing of the nipple, and sudden changes in breast shape (76.8%,44.3%, and 67.1% respectively). The students’ sources of information were medical websites (29.5%), social media (27%), physicians (22.8%), friends & family (14.8%), and pharmacists (5.9%).ConclusionsThis study showed that students’ knowledge of breast cancer risk factors was poor, but their knowledge of breast cancer symptoms was acceptable. Breast cancer awareness courses should be included in faculties. Additionally, more attention should be given to different educational interventions such as social media, television, and brochure distribution.

The Experimental Analysis Of The Effect Of Geotextile Reinforcement Of Cohesive Soil On The Settlement And Bearing Capacity

The properties of the soils in terms of engineering must be identified for the design of buildings and foundations to be constructed in areas where soft clay or loose sand ground conditions predominate. The engineering properties of different soils diversify in a broad range based on the sort of the ground in addition to the terrain conditions like the degree of compaction, water content, consolidation pressure, loading, and drainage conditions. Grounds may not perpetually hold the desired properties. Thanks to the structures to be built on the grounds, excessive settlements or collapses can happen because of inadequate ground bearing capacity. In order to reinforce the weaknesses of the soils, either the application of a deep foundation should be employed, or a proper improvement method should be applied to the foundation ground.In the study, the effect of the reinforcement of the geotextile, which has become widespread, on the clay ground was examined. Experiments have been conducted to identify the index properties, settlement, and sliding resistance parameters of soils on Süleyman Demirel University Soil Mechanics Laboratory on clay samples from the provinces of İzmir and İstanbul. Following the identification of the settlement and sliding values, the geotextile was added, and its effect on the settlement and bearing strength values was analyzed. Experiments were conducted by placing single-layered and double-layered geotextile in the samples with the values of optimum water content, the water content 10% more than the optimum value, and the water content 10% less than the optimum value.The results achieved after laboratory experiments are displayed with graphics and compared with each other.

Graduate Roles in Medical Education

Aim: The aim of this study is to score the level of competence expected from medical graduates based on their education. &#x0D; Methods: We designed the study as a cross-sectional descriptor in a quantitative research design and preferred to reach out Süleyman Demirel University medical faculty students (n:471). As the dependent variable of the study, students were asked to rate the education they have received so far between 1 and 10 in general. Süleyman Demirel University medical faculty graduates were asked to rate the importance they attach to the expected roles and their performance in the role-related training program between 1 and 5 points.&#x0D; Results: The satisfaction score of all students with education was calculated as 6,51±1,83 and it is observed that there is a statistically significant difference between 1st year and 4th-5th years, and the difference between 4th-5th and 6th years (p

CONFORMATIONAL STUDY OF MOLECULES IN A BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT, DESIGN OF INHIBITORS OF HUMAN AMINOPEPTIDASE M1 IMPLICATED IN CANCER THERAPY

Objective: A novel subnanomolar anticancer hydroxamic acid containing drug candidates, inhibitors of human M1 aminopeptidase (APN) a recent validated target and has reached the predicted subnanomolar range of inhibitory potency. Methods: A quantitative structure activity relationships (QSAR) complexation model has been developed from a compounds of 37 hydroxamic acid derivatives (AHD1-37 as training set, TS) to establish a linear correlation between the calculated relative Gibbs free energies (GFE: ΔΔGcom) of APN-AHDx complex formation and the experimental inhibition potency (Kiexp). The predictive power of the QSAR model was then validated first with 9 other AHDs not included in the TS and thereafter with the generation of a 3D-QSAR-PH4 pharmacophore (PH4) model to screen the AHD chemical subspace built as a virtual combinatorial library of more than 58,644 AHD analogs). Finally the best PH4 hits were evaluated with the initial QSAR model for predicted potency (Kipre) and pharmacokinetic profile. Results: The QSAR model linear correlation equation: pKiexp=-0.1901×∆∆Gcom + 8.2886 , R2=0.94, the subsequent PH4 model linear correlation between experiment and PH4-estimated Ki: pKiexp=1.0006× pKipre + 0.0028, R2=0.79 documents the high predictive power of this approach. Finally the screening of the virtual library of AHD analogs yielded 95 orally bioavailable candidates the best reaching a predicted potency (Kipre) of 50 pM and displaying favorable pharmacokinetic profile. Conclusion: The combined use of molecular modeling (QSAR) and in silico PH4-based screening of the hypothetical combinatorial library has resulted in proposed and predicted potent anticancer candidates with a suitable pharmacokinetic profile. Peer Review History: Received: 3 August 2023; Revised: 12 September; Accepted: 25 October, Available online: 15 November 2023 Academic Editor: Dr. Nuray Arı, Ankara University, Turkiye, ari@ankara.edu.tr Received file: Reviewer's Comments: Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 7.0/10 Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 9.0/10 Reviewers: Prof. Hassan A.H. Al-Shamahy, Sana'a University, Yemen, shmahe@yemen.net.ye Prof. Dr. A. Hakan AKTAŞ, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Science and Art, Department of Chemistry, Isparta-Turkey, hakanaktas@sdu.edu.tr

Fast platelet recovery is associated with remission in primary immune thrombocytopenia

Objectives: We aimed to reveal predictors of response and response duration to steroid therapy in first line of treatment in immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Methods: Fifty patients, who were diagnosed with ITP in hematology department of Suleyman Demirel University Hospital between 2005-2019, who had sufficient clinical and laboratory data, followed up for at least one year and received corticosteroid treatment in first line, were evaluated retrospectively for treatment response time, remission, prognosis on their first line treatment. The patients who maintained remission for more than 12 months was defined as group 1 and those who did not achieve remission or relapsed in less than 12 months were defined as group 2. Results: Twenty-two (44%) patients responded in first 3 days of the treatment, 16 (32%) patients in 4 to 7 days and 4 (8%) patients responded in more than 7 days. Eighty-four percent (n = 42) of these patients had complete response to corticosteroid treatment. When the remission maintenances were examined, it was observed that 22 (44%) patients were in remission for more than 12 months, 20 (40%) patients were in remission with treatment but relapsed before 12 months and 8 (16%) patients did not respond to corticosteroid treatment. When the response time to treatment in patients with or without remission was compared, remission was significantly lower in those who responded late to treatment (p = 0.01). When the response rates to corticosteroid treatment of patients in group 1 and 2 were evaluated, it was found that the response time to treatment was not related to the maintenance of remission (p = 0.267). Conclusions: Faster response time to treatment produced higher remission rates but, we could not find any relationship between response time to treatment and duration of remission.

The Effect of Education on the Level of Political Interest and Participation: A Study on the Students of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Süleyman Demirel University

İktidarın halka dayandırılması düşüncesinin yaygınlaşmasıyla bir siyasal sistemin ideolojik ve kurumsal yapısı ne olursa olsun, vatandaş/halk/yurttaş unsuru bu kurumsal yapının en temel dayanağını oluşturmuştur. Bu nedenle vatandaşların siyasal sisteme dâhil edilmesi, sistem içerisinde söz sahibi olması ve bunu mümkün kılacak araçlar, her zaman güncel tartışma konusu olmuştur. Özellikle değişen ve dönüşen dünyada son yıllarda gençlerin siyasete karşı ilgileri ya da siyasal katılma biçimlerinin nasıl değiştiği son dönemde tartışılan konular arasındadır. Bu çalışma, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi, Siyaset Bilimi ve Kamu Yönetimi (SBKY) bölümüne gelen öğrencilerinin eğitime başlamadan önceki siyasete ilgi ve katılım düzeyleri ile SBKY bölümü eğitimi ve üniversitede geçirilen sürenin, söz konusu öğrencilerin siyasal ilgi ve katılım düzeylerine ne yönde etkisi olduğunu araştırmayı amaçlamıştır. Araştırmada, 2018-2019 eğitim öğretim yılının güz döneminde 1. sınıf öğrencilerine anket yapılmıştır. 2021-2022 yılının bahar döneminde 4. sınıfa gelen aynı öğrencilere aynı anket tekrar uygulanmıştır. Böylece üniversite geçirilen süre, arkadaş ortamı, siyaset bilimi ve kamu yönetimi eğitimi gibi siyasal ilgi ve katılım düzeylerini etkilediği düşünülen faktörler karşılaştırmalı olarak SPSS programı aracılığıyla analiz edilmiştir. Dört yıl boyunca araştırma kapsamında anket yapılan öğrencilerin ailelerinin siyasal ilgi ve katılma düzeyleri azalırken; öğrencilerin siyasal ilgi ve katılma düzeylerinde artış olduğu görülmüştür. SBKY eğitiminin ve üniversitede geçirilen dört yıllık sürenin öğrencilerin siyasal ilgi ve katılım düzeylerinde olumlu katkı yaptığı görülmüştür

Bibliometric analysis of disinfection by-product research trends in Türkiye

The goal of this study is to reveal the time dynamics of studies systematically and comprehensively on drinking water treatment and disinfection, as well as the situation in the literature, by using the bibliometric analysis method to examine scientific publications in the field of "Disinfection By-Products" between 2001 and 2022. The data gathered from the investigated articles is shown using the visual mapping approach. In this regard, the research provides for an evaluation of the disinfection by-products literature. The study's database contained 115 scientific papers retrieved from Web of Science. Istanbul Technical University is the most productive university with 23 published articles on Disinfection By-products, followed by Suleyman Demirel University with 18 published articles. Trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids are the most studied types of carbonaceous disinfection by-products in published articles, and N-nitrosodimethylamine is one of the most widely published nitrogenous disinfection by-products. The precursors of disinfection by-products or the removal of disinfection by-products are the two main focuses of the purpose of all studies. Coagulation, advanced oxidation processes and membrane processes constitute the methods used in the control of disinfection by-products. Brominated, and nitrogenous DBPs have attracted much attention due to their high toxicity. Future studies on disinfection by-products should focus on water quality standards, precursor controls, toxicity, and health effects. The necessity of bibliometric analysis of disinfection by-products is a necessity to fill the existing knowledge gaps in global and regional studies.

KAN GRUPLARI İNFERTİLİTEDE ETKİN Mİ? BİR TERSİYER MERKEZİN 8 YILLIK VERİLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ

Objective&#x0D; The aim is to compare blood groups between spontaneously&#x0D; pregnant fertile patients and infertile female&#x0D; patients undergoing treatment for infertility diagnosis&#x0D; is defined as the failure to achieve pregnancy despite&#x0D; regular unprotected sexual intercourse for one year&#x0D; during the reproductive period without using any contraceptive&#x0D; method.&#x0D; Material and Method&#x0D; Our study includes statistically evaluating the blood&#x0D; groups and demographic data of a total of 608 patients,&#x0D; including 304 fertile patients who presented for&#x0D; routine pregnancy follow-up at the Department of Obstetrics&#x0D; and Gynecology, Süleyman Demirel University,&#x0D; between January 2015 and January 2023, and 304&#x0D; infertile patients receiving treatment at the Süleyman&#x0D; Demirel University Assisted Reproductive Techniques&#x0D; (ART) Center.&#x0D; Results&#x0D; The mean age of the volunteers in the fertile group&#x0D; was calculated as 30.68±4.70, while the mean age of&#x0D; the volunteers in the infertile group was 32.50±5.35.&#x0D; Blood group A was found to be dominant in both the&#x0D; fertile and infertile groups, followed by blood groups&#x0D; O, B, and AB. When compared based on education,&#x0D; it was determined that the majority of patients in the&#x0D; infertile group had received undergraduate or postgraduate&#x0D; education. Income levels were categorized as&#x0D; low, medium, and high income based on occupational&#x0D; distributions in both groups, revealing that the majority&#x0D; of participants in both groups had a low-income level.&#x0D; Conclusion&#x0D; Infertility is a multifactorial condition resulting from a&#x0D; combination of various factors such as genetics, environment,&#x0D; lifestyle, and health. The prevalence of infertility&#x0D; increases with age, and blood group distribution&#x0D; does not have a direct impact on infertility.

BİR TIP FAKÜLTESİ 4. VE 5. SINIF ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN KORONER ARTER HASTALIĞI HAKKINDAKİ BİLGİ VE FARKINDALIK DÜZEYLERİ

Objective&#x0D; Coronary artery disease (CAD) ranks first in mortality&#x0D; and morbidity in the World. Physicians' high level of&#x0D; knowledge, skills, and awareness on this subject&#x0D; is essential in the fight against this chronic disease.&#x0D; This study aimed to determine the knowledge and&#x0D; awareness levels of physician candidates about&#x0D; CAD and to contribute to the areas that need to be&#x0D; developed after the survey.&#x0D; Material and Method&#x0D; This cross-sectional and descriptive study was&#x0D; conducted on 600 students from the 4th and 5th&#x0D; grades of Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of&#x0D; Medicine between April 1, 2022, and May 1, 2022. The&#x0D; questionnaire that measured the level of knowledge&#x0D; and awareness about CAD was administered through&#x0D; social media communication networks or face-to-face.&#x0D; Results&#x0D; Of the 348 participants included in our study, 200&#x0D; (57.5%) were women. The mean age of the participants&#x0D; was 23.14±1.1, their average weight was 68.6±&#x0D; 10.7, and their average height was 169.73± 12.7.&#x0D; Of the students who participated in the survey, 223&#x0D; (65%) were fifth-grade students, and 125 (35%) were&#x0D; fourth-grade students. Of the students, 314 (90%)&#x0D; completed their cardiology internship. When we asked&#x0D; the participants to rate their level of knowledge about&#x0D; CAD between 1 and 5, 48.2% of the participants gave&#x0D; 3 points to their knowledge level. In addition, 74.7%&#x0D; (n=260) of the students who participated in the survey&#x0D; know that troponin I is the most specific marker in&#x0D; myocardial ischemia. 52.2% (n=182) marked smoking&#x0D; as the question of which lifestyle changes the most&#x0D; in the follow-up of CAD and gave the correct answer.&#x0D; When they surveyed the life-saving treatment in CAD,&#x0D; 24.4% (n=85) of the study population gave the correct&#x0D; answer by marking the stent implantation option. This&#x0D; response was followed by the fast-acting nitrate option&#x0D; with 36.2% (n=126).&#x0D; Conclusion&#x0D; As a result, increasing the knowledge and awareness&#x0D; of the faculty of medical students about CAD is&#x0D; important for the fight against CAD, and this study&#x0D; contributed to the determination of the missing points.

EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF INTRAVENOUS THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY IN PATIENTS OVER EIGHTY YEARS

: Introduction: Intravenous thrombolytic therapy (IVTT) is licensed for patients under 80 years in many countries. In this study, we aimed to demonstrate functional results and complication rates of IVTT in patients over eighty years and whether there is a difference in efficacy and safety between low dose and standard dose recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rTPA). Methods: A retrospective observational study of patients over eighty who admitted to Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between August 2016 and April 2021 and to Isparta City Hospital between April 2017 and April 2021 and diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke were conducted. Third month modified rankin scores (mRS) and mortality rates of patients and hemorrhagic transformations were determined. Results: There were 29 patients in IVTT group and 25 patients in non-IVTT group. By the third month, it was observed that functional independence (mRS 0-2) ratio was increased more in IVTT group, but it wasn’t statistically significant (p: 0.087). In mortality and symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage rates, there wasn't statistically significant diffirence between IVTT and non-IVTT groups and low dose and standard dose rTPA groups by the third month. Conclusion: The efficacy and complication rates of IVTT in patients over 80 years were found similar to not receive IVTT. These results support the safety of IVTT in patients over 80 years. In low or standard dose rTPA preference, we observed that there wasnt’ statistically significance in efficacy and safety. We believe that these results will be supported by studies with larger number of patients.

Determination of Solar Chimney Inlet Temperature by Regression Methods

Abstract Because the greenhouse gases caused by fossil fuels contribute to global warming, the orientation toward renewable energy sources is increasing rapidly. One of these sources is solar chimneys. The region where a solar chimney is installed is important for its efficiency, and if the energy to be produced from the solar chimney can be determined, comments can be made about the region where it will be installed. In determining the energy to be produced from a solar chimney, the chimney inlet temperature must be known. In this study, it is planned to make an application on a solar chimney in Isparta province. First, a prototype solar chimney was installed on the campus of Süleyman Demirel University (SDU) by the SDU Renewable Energy Resources Research and Application Center. A unique data set was created with input data from sensors in the collector area of the solar chimney and output data from a sensor located at the mouth of the chimney. In this study, the flue inlet temperature values were estimated by using 10 different regression methods, one of which was a model specific to this study. In addition, hyperparameter adjustments of the regression models were made with different optimization methods. With Random Forest- Elastic-Lasso.Net (REL.Net) and ElasticNet architecture among the 10 methods, the chimney inlet temperature was obtained with accuracy rate of approximately 99 %.

Analysis of Environmental Literacy Levels of Social Studies Pre-Service Teachers

For a sustainable environment, raising future generations as environmentally literate individuals is vital, and this responsibility falls on the shoulders of teachers. Because the construction of future generations is the duty of teachers, to carry out this responsibility, teachers and pre-service teachers, from education faculties to the schools where they work, must first be environmentally literate individuals themselves. In this case, the study aims to examine the environmental literacy of social studies pre-service teachers in a versatile way. For this purpose, the descriptive survey model was used in the study, and the collected quantitative data were analyzed. In order to investigate the environmental literacy levels of pre-service teachers, a 4-dimensional scale developed by Kaplowitz and Levine (2005) and adapted by Teksöz, Şahin, and Ertepınar (2010) according to Turkish education and Turkish conditions was used in this study. Within the scope of the research, the relevant scale was applied to a total of 376 pre-service teachers studying in the Social Studies Teaching program of Erciyes University and Süleyman Demirel University in Turkey. According to the results, a significant difference was found between the pre-service teachers' environmental knowledge and environmental literacy and their beliefs on whether environmental education in Turkey raises environmentally literate individuals. Moreover, statistically, significant differences were found between the environmental literacy and gender of the pre-service teachers in favor of female pre-service teachers. In light of the findings, suggestions were presented to experts and other researchers.

Evaluation of Depression Level and Antidepressant Use of Faculty of Pharmacy Students

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of depression and the use of antidepressants in the faculty of pharmacy. Material-Method: This study was an online cross-sectional survey and was conducted to Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Pharmacy 4th and 5th grade students between 1-4 February 2023. The questionnaire consisted of questions about sociodemographic characteristics, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and antidepressant use. In the study, the cut-off point for depression was accepted as 17 and above. Results: The median BDI score of the students was 14 (7-22). 39.2% of the students were depressed and 30.4% were minimally depressed, 29.6% were mildly depressed, 30.4% were moderately depressed and 9.6% were severely depressed. The father's education level and monthly household income were found to be statistically significant in those with a BDI score of 17 and above, compared to a BDI score of 16 and below (p&amp;lt;0.05). Eighteen (14.4%) students were using antidepressants and 38.9% of the students using antidepressants stated that they did not use antidepressants regularly. Conclusion: According to the results of our study, the level of depression in pharmacy faculty students was found to be high. Most of the students with moderate and severe depression were not taking antidepressant treatment. A significant portion of the students using antidepressants were using antidepressants irregularly. As the pharmacists of the future, they have important roles in patient education and patient compliance. Therefore, more emphasis should be placed on this subject in the courses in the faculty.

Conservation Courses Effects on Architecture Students’ Conservation Awareness: Analyses of Isparta and Burdur Houses

As in every part of Anatolia, the building typology is diversified in the Western Mediterranean Region. Isparta and Burdur houses located in this region, as in other Anatolian houses, the construction technique is observed with masonry stone walls on the ground floors and wooden structures plastered with gypsum plaster on the upper floors. Within the scope of this study, a database was created by examining the conservation status of 22 registered buildings in Burdur and Isparta provinces was restored. The study aims to learn the effects of historical residences on architecture students, to reveal the extent to which the state of preservation is assimilated and their approach to conservation. The subjective evaluations of architectural students of both Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University and Süleyman Demirel University regarding the preservation status of these buildings were examined. The evaluation form was filled in by the students who took and did not take the conservation courses. The correct answers of the students were grouped under the headings of separate criteria for each structure and analyzed using SPSS software. As a result of the study, it has emerged that a different evaluation should be made with standard deviation and quarters analysis using SPSS software. The differences in the results of the students who took and did not take the conservation course were presented more clearly with statistical analyses.

The impacts of Covid-19 pandemic on the sustainable mobility of university members in Turkey

The global Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on our lives. The pandemic led to sudden and momentous changes in mobility styles and travel habits. Many users started preferring to travel via private vehicles, which is contrary to sustainability policies. Strict measures were implemented against the Covid-19 pandemic in Turkey during this process, as was the case all over the world. Taking into consideration these realities, the aim of the present study was to examine the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the travel modes (public transportation, walking, and bicycle), anxiety and stress perceptions, and working conditions of individuals. A survey was conducted to measure the impacts of the pandemic and the measures taken. The sample of this study consists of people who regularly attended Suleyman Demirel University in Isparta and Akdeniz University in Antalya, Turkey, before the pandemic. An online survey was conducted for the case study during the May–June 2021 semester, and the survey was representative of the study population with a total of 556 participants. The travel time for both different university students decreased during the pandemic period. The percentage of those traveling to the university with their own cars increased to 77 % in AU and 66.8 % in SDU. The use of public transportation dropped to 6.1 % in AU and 11.8 % in SDU. 56.97 % of AU participants and 51.15 % of SDU participants reported that their walking habits decreased. It was reported that 52.73 % of the respondents in AU and 55.75 % of the respondents in SDU did not change their bicycle usage frequency. 64.24 % of AU and 74.42 % of SDU reported that their anxiety levels increased during the pandemic period. And for each of these analyses, there was no statistical difference between the two different university students.

Career Planning Training in the Development of Strategic Human Resources: The Case of Süleyman Demirel University

Üniversite öğrencileri, stratejik yönetim düşüncesinde kaynak tabanlı yaklaşım bağlamında, bir ülkede yükseköğrenim düzeyinde eğitim alan kişiler olarak ülkelerin gelecek hedeflerine ulaşılmasında stratejik bir unsur konumundadır. Bu noktada, üniversite öğrencilerinin öncelikle kendi geleceklerini şekillendirme üzerine oluşturacakları kurgular olarak “Kariyer Planları” özel bir öneme sahiptir. Son yıllarda yükseköğretim sisteminde üniversite öğrencilerine yönelik olarak gerçekleştirilen kariyer planlama eğitimlerinde bir artışın olması bu önemin bir sonucudur. Bu çalışmada Cumhurbaşkanlığı İnsan Kaynakları Ofisi koordinasyonunda 2020-2021 Eğitim Öğretim Yılı Güz Döneminde Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesinde müfredata eklenilen “KRY001 Kariyer Planlama ve Çalışma Hayatına Giriş” dersi özelinde gerçekleştirilen süreçler ve elde edilen çıktılar ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır.