Balıkesir Üniversitesi Kurumsal Akademik Arşivi
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Forensic Midwifery
(IntechOpen Limited, 2018) Aksu, Sevde
Midwifes who have an important role in “Mother and Child Health Services” in the world; is not included as a specialist area of forensic midwifery within the specialties of forensic sciences. We can see that studies of forensic midwifery are only implemented by forensic obstetric gynecology and forensic nursing. The midwife is one of the health personnel who can see the first forensic evidence, who first see the individual in most judicial cases, who first contacts the family or relatives, touches his or her equipment during the examination, and contacts the laboratory specimens taken individually. The purpose of this chapter is informing about content and characteristic of forensic midwifery that cannot find an application field in the world, attracting attention to forensic midwifery and stating that forensic midwifery can contribute to assessment of forensic apparitions.
Digging into phylogenetic puzzles: unearthing evolutionary pathways with LEGO bricks
(National Association of Biology Teachers, 2026) Bedizel, Nazlı Rüya; Kabaca, Alper; Öz Aydın, Serap
Developing tree-thinking skills is vital for achieving a deep understanding of
evolutionary processes, advancing scientific literacy, and strengthening core
biological knowledge. This study explores an inquiry-based activity where
students use LEGO bricks as model taxa to construct and interpret phyloge
netic trees. The activity aims to demonstrate the dynamic nature of evolution,
support the development of tree-thinking skills, and highlight the role of cu
mulative evidence in understanding evolutionary relationships. Implemented
with 18 senior-year pre-service biology teachers in an Evolution Theory
course, the activity provided an engaging, hands-on approach to exploring
evolutionary concepts. This LEGO-based tree-thinking activity successfully
promoted scientific reasoning and collaboration, serving as a valuable re
source for educators seeking to enhance students’ understanding of phyloge
netic principles and evolutionary mechanisms.
Relationship between the severity of coronary artery disease and renal function
(SAGE Publications Inc., 2026) Kadı, Hasan; Çelik, Ataç; Özbek, Kerem; Damar, İbrahim Halil; Zorlu, Çağrı; Karaman, Kayıhan; Karayakalı, Metin
The American Heart Association’s Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs (PREVENT) equations establishedestimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) as a component of cardiovascular risk assessment. However, the anatomicalsubstrate underlying this risk—coronary atherosclerotic burden—remains inadequately characterized across renal functionspectrum. This retrospective study included 1181 patients (mean age: 60.2 ± 8.9 years, 65.7% male) undergoing electivecoronary angiography. Patients divided groups using eGFR; eGFR ≥90 (n = 596), 60 to 89 (n = 497), and 30 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m 2 (n = 88) were evaluated by stratification. Coronary atherosclerotic burden was determined using Gensini score.eGFR demonstrated a strong correlation with Gensini score (ρ = −0.352, P < .001). Each 10 mL/min/1.73 m 2 eGFR declineconferred 40% increased odds of severe coronary atherosclerosis (odds ratio [OR] = 0.960, 95% CI: 0.951-0.970, P < .001).Patients with eGFR 30 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m2 exhibited 6-fold higher odds compared with preserved renal function (OR6.073, 95% CI: 3.352-11.005, P < .001), independent of traditional risk factors. This study provides an anatomical validationfor incorporating eGFR into cardiovascular risk assessment. Our angiographic evidence demonstrates that even mild renaldysfunction is accompanied by increased atherosclerotic burden. These findings bridge the gap between epidemiological riskprediction and pathophysiological reality, reinforcing the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health continuum and supportingaggressive risk modification strategies in patients with declining renal function, particularly among diabetic women.
Response to the letter regarding "Relationship between the severity of coronary artery disease and renal function"
(SAGE Publications Inc., 2026) Kadı, Hasan; Karayakalı, Metin; Karaman, Kayıhan; Çelik, Ataç; Özbek, Kerem; Damar, Halil İbrahim; Zorlu, Çağrı
Dear Editor,We thank Engin et al 1 for their careful evaluation of ourarticle and their constructive remarks. We are pleased to clar-ify the points they have raised.With respect to the interpretation of the correlation coeffi-cient between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) andGensini score (ρ = −.352), we agree that, according to com-monly accepted statistical conventions, this magnitude is bestdescribed as a moderate inverse correlation. In our originalwording, the term “strong” was used in a relative sense, aseGFR demonstrated the highest correlation with Gensiniscore among all measured clinical and laboratory variables inour dataset.2 To avoid ambiguity, we agree that revising theterminology to reflect the statistically appropriate classifica-tion is preferable. Importantly, beyond the unadjusted correla-tion, renal function remained the strongest independentdeterminant of coronary atherosclerotic burden in multivari-able regression analyses, supporting the clinical relevance ofthis association.
The effect of air pollution on respiratory diseases in the era of global warming: Research from Turkiye
(Univ Studi Bologna, Dept Agricultural Sciences, 2026) Ergün, Kadriye; Keskin, Gülşen Aydın; Demirarslan, Kazım Onur; Doğruparmak, Şenay Çetin
Air pollution and climate change are interconnected, posing significant health risks. This study assesses air pollution levels in Türkiye, their link to respiratory disorders, and regional variations. Findings show that Istanbul, Türkiye's most populous city, has the highest patient count (mean ± SD: 387 ± 302). Positive correlations were found between air pollutants and patient numbers, except for ozone; sulfur dioxide showed the strongest correlation (r = 0.7). Multivariate regression indicated adjusted R2 > 0.5 in four regions. K-means++ clustering categorized regions by population density, with the largest cluster covering 28.3% of the dataset. These results underscore the impact of air pollution on respiratory health, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to reduce environmental risks and disease prevalence.
