Balıkesir Üniversitesi Kurumsal Akademik Arşivi
DSpace@Balıkesir, Balıkesir Üniversitesi tarafından doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak yayınlanan; kitap, makale, tez, bildiri, rapor, araştırma verisi gibi tüm akademik kaynakları uluslararası standartlarda dijital ortamda depolar, Üniversitenin akademik performansını izlemeye aracılık eder, kaynakları uzun süreli saklar ve yayınların etkisini artırmak için telif haklarına uygun olarak Açık Erişime sunar.
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The effect of workplace loneliness on burnout: The moderating role of extraversion personality trait
(Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi, 2026) Ayyıldız, Umut
Workplace loneliness has garnered increasing attention from both researchers and practitioners recently due to its widespread prevalence and significant negative consequences. The rapid changes in work arrangements following the COVID-19 pandemic have further intensified this interest. However, compared to studies on loneliness in general life, research on workplace loneliness remains limited. Unlike previous studies, this research examines extraversion, a personality trait, as a moderating variable and investigates whether this personality trait impacts the relationship between workplace loneliness and burnout. Based on data collected from 467 employees across Türkiye, the study found that workplace loneliness positively affects burnout; extraversion moderates this effect; and as employees’ extraversion increases, the impact of workplace loneliness on their burnout decreases. In other words, extraverted employees experience less burnout than introverted employees when experiencing loneliness in the workplace. This finding is consistent with research conducted in Canada but contrasts with a study conducted in China. Considering the individualism/collectivism cultural characteristics of the societies in China, Türkiye, and Canada, this study suggests that the moderating factor is not solely extraversion or introversion, but rather whether the personality trait in question is one that is accepted by the society to which the individual belongs.
The effect of levetiracetam monotherapy on complete blood count values and ınflammatory markers in long- and short-term treatment
(Galenos Publ House, 2026) Korkut, Oğuzhan; Aydın, Hilal
Objective: This study aimed to this study was to determine the effect of levetiracetam (LEV) monotherapy on complete blood count parameters and inflammatory
markers at six and 12 months in children with epilepsy.
Methods: Files from 66 patients with epilepsy who were on LEV monotherapy were examined. Age, sex, and type of epilepsy, electroencephalography and
cranial magnetic resonance imaging results at presentation, and complete blood count data at the start of treatment and at six and 12 months were recorded from
the patients’ files. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and red cell distribution
width/lymphocyte ratio (RDW/LYM) values were calculated from complete blood counts and used as inflammatory markers.
Results: The mean age of 66 patients was 10.18±4.88 years. The patients were equally distributed by gender. A comparison of complete blood parameters
in patients receiving LEV monotherapy at baseline and at six and 12 months revealed a significant decrease in RDW values at 12 months (p<0.05), with no
significant differences in other hematological parameters (p>0.05). Also, no significant differences were observed in inflammatory markers (NLR, MLR, PLR,
and the RDW/LYM ratio) calculated from complete blood count parameters (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Use of LEV altered multiple complete blood count parameters. In addition, NLR, MLR, PLR, and the RDW/LYM ratio, recognized inflammatory
markers, also changed during LEV therapy.
The effect of father-infant bonding on fathers’ attitudes toward participating in childbirth and fear of childbirth
(Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi, 2026) Çevik, Esra; Kaynak, Serap
Objective This study aimed to examine the relationship between father-infant bonding and expectant fathers’ attitudes toward birth participation as well as their birth-related fear levels. Material and Method This cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2023 and July 2024 at the obstetrics outpatient clinics, maternity ward, and delivery rooms of Balıkesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital. The sample consisted of 257 expectant fathers who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Sociodemographic Characteristics Form, Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (PAAS), Attitude Scale Towards Participation in Birth for Father Candidates (ASPBFC), and Fathers’ Fear of Childbirth Scale (FFCS). Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, univariate analyses, and linear regression were performed for statistical evaluation. Results The mean scores of participants were 65.15 ± 6.70 for the PAAS, 60.03 ± 17.47 for the ASPBFC, and 59.85 ± 11.51 for the FFCS. Multiple linear regression analyses identified several significant predictors of ASPBFC and FFCS scores. Lower ASPBFC scores were observed among unemployed participants, those who did not feel ready for fatherhood, and those who had not attended birth-related education, while the spouse’s age was positively associated with ASPBFC. Higher PAAS and FFCS scores were associated with lower ASPBFC. For FFCS, higher scores were found among participants with higher income, those expecting a female fetus, and those who had not attended birth-related education, and FFCS increased with longer marriage duration. In contrast, higher PAAS and ASPBFC scores were associated with lower FFCS. Conclusion Expectant fathers in this study demonstrated low attitudes toward birth participation, moderate fatherinfant bonding, and high birth-related fear levels. Father-infant bonding emerged as a significant predictor for both ASPBFC and FFCS scores.
The effect of cold application after episiotomy on wound healing, pain, and postpartum comfort: Quasi-experimental study
(Oğuz Karabay, 2026) Çevik, Esra; Çetinkaya, Serap; Kılıç, Hafize; Karamüftüoğlu, Devrim; Tuna, Serpil Dinçer
Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of cold application
performed using a cold gel pad on wound healing, pain, and postpartum
comfort in women who underwent episiotomy.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with a quasiexperimental design involving 102 women who underwent episiotomy
during vaginal delivery (51 experimental, 51 control). A cold gel pad
was applied to the experimental group, while the control group received
routine postpartum care. Changes in REEDA Scale and Visual Analog
Scale (VAS) scores were measured at 0, 1, and 2 hours, and the PCQ
was assessed at the 2-hour time point. REEDA and VAS scores were
analyzed using Two-Way Mixed Analysis of Variance (Mixed
ANOVA), while PCQ scores were analyzed using Student’s t-test.
Results: Significant group time interactions were found for REEDA
(F=16.985, p<0.001, partial η²=0.145) and VAS scores (F=35.962,
p<0.001, partial η²=0.264), indicating greater reductions over time in the
experimental group. At the 2-hour assessment, the total PCQ score was
significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group
(124.70±8.20 vs 120.33±8.74; p=0.011). Psychospiritual (p=0.025) and
sociocultural comfort scores (p=0.015) were also significantly higher in
the experimental group, whereas physical comfort scores did not differ
significantly between the groups (p=0.088).
Conclusion: Cold therapy following an episiotomy reduced REEDA
scores and pain levels during the early postpartum period and improved
postpartum comfort scores. This practice may be considered as part of
routine postpartum care.
The effect of birth weight on passive immunity transfer in kangal breed lambs
(Ebubekir Ceylan, 2026) Türk, Sefer; Emlik, Fikri; Aydoğdu, Uğur; Coşkun, Alparslan
Objectives: This study evaluates the influence of birth weight on the passive transfer of immunity (PTI) in Kangal breed lambs, a robust and economically significant Turkish sheep breed. Materials and Methods: A cohort of 38 healthy neonatal lambs was assessed to elucidate the associations between birth weight and key indicators of PTI, including serum Optical Brix percentage, total protein (TP) concentration, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) enzyme activity. Blood samples were collected 48– 72 hours postpartum and analyzed using cost-efficient and field-applicable methods such as refractometry, automated TP quantification, and enzymatic assays. Results: The findings demonstrated that lambs with birth weights below 4.53 kg exhibited significantly reduced serum Brix percentages (P=0.003), TP concentrations (P=0.002), and GGT activity levels (P=0.028), indicative of compromised colostral immunoglobulin absorption. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis identified 4.53 kg as the critical threshold for adequate PTI, with the discriminatory performance primarily supported by TP and GGT ROC analyses, while optical Brix refractometry showed supportive but comparatively weaker discriminatory capacity. Birth weight exhibited a moderate to strong positive correlation with TP (R=0.351) and GGT (R=0.471) concentrations, whereas Brix refractometry showed a strong correlation with TP (R=0.880), indicating good diagnostic agreement. These findings highlight the importance of considering breed-specific PTI thresholds, particularly in breeds such as the Kangal, which are characterized by relatively higher mean birth weights. Conclusions: In circumstances where direct measurement of immunoglobulin G (IgG) is not feasible, indirect indicators such as Brix refractometry, total protein (TP), and GGT measurements may serve as practical, field-applicable, and economically accessible approaches for evaluating passive transfer under field conditions. Ensuring timely and adequate colostrum intake in lambs below the identified threshold (<4.53 kg) are imperative for mitigating immunological deficits and enhancing neonatal survival outcomes in Kangal sheep husbandry.
