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Item Regulation of anger by writing: Usage of expression, problem solving and distraction strategies(Başkent Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, 2023) Şahin, İrem; Akın Sarı, BurçinThe main purpose of this study was to examine the effects on anger regulation of emotion regulation strategies applied through writing tasks. In this respect, a scenario that would trigger the emotion of anger was created to be used in the experimental phase. Levels of anger regulation were then evaluated by examining the effects of expression, problemsolving, and distraction strategies applied through writing tasks on positive affect, negative affect, valence, and arousal values of emotion. In addition, the levels of effectiveness of these emotion regulation strategies were compared with each other. The sample of the study consisted of 152 female university students. The Positive and Negative Affect Scale, Emotion and Arousal Assessment Form, and Emotional Valence Form were used as data collection tools and the dataset was analyzed with IBM SPSS Statistics in accordance with the research questions and hypotheses. It was found that all three emotion regulation strategies had significant effects on negative affect and arousal. The most effective strategy for negative affect was distraction, while the least effective was expression. Finally, the most effective strategies for arousal were distraction and expression with problem-solving, and there was no significant difference between the effectiveness of these two strategies, while the least effective strategy was expression. All findings are discussed in light of the relevant literature.Bu çalışmanın temel amacı yazı yazma aracılığıyla kullanılan duygu düzenleme stratejilerinin öfke duygusunu düzenleme üzerindeki etkisinin incelenmesidir. Bu doğrultuda öncelikle, deney aşamasında kullanılmak üzere öfke duygusunu tetikleyecek bir senaryo içeriği oluşturulmuştur. Ardından, yazı yazma aracılığıyla uygulanan ifade etme, ifade etmeyle beraber problem çözme ve dikkat dağıtma stratejilerinin pozitif duygulanım, negatif duygulanım, duygunun şiddeti ve hoşnutluk derecesi üzerindeki etkisi incelenerek öfke duygusunun düzenlenmesi değerlendirilmiştir. Ek olarak duygu düzenleme stratejilerinin etkililiği birbiriyle karşılaştırılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini üniversite öğrencisi olan 152 kadın katılımcı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama araçları olarak Pozitif ve Negatif Duygulanım Ölçeği, Duygu ve Şiddet Formu ve Duygunun Hoşnutluk Formu kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veri seti, araştırma sorularına ve hipotezlere uygun olarak SPSS programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın bulgularına göre her üç duygu düzenleme stratejisinin de negatif duygulanım ve duygunun şiddeti üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisinin olduğu görülmüştür. Son olarak, duygunun şiddeti için en etkili stratejiler dikkat dağıtma ve problem çözme olmuştur ve bu iki stratejinin etkililiği arasında anlamlı fark yokken en az etkili olan stratejinin ise ifade etme stratejisi olduğu görülmüştür. Elde edilen tüm bulgular alanyazın ışığında ele alınarak tartışılmıştır.Item Effects of Repair Techniques and Scarf Angles on Mechanical Performance of Composite Materials(2023) Karaduman, Beyza Naz; Elaldi, Faruk; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0592-6868; AAG-5060-2019Today, composite materials, which have the advantage of strength and lightness ratio, have gained great importance especially in the aeronautical industry and automotive sector. With widespread use of composites, the repair of damages caused by external factors has also become an important research topic. In this study, the effects of different repair methods and scarf angles on the mechanical performance of the material were investigated. Scarf angles of 20 degrees, 30 degrees, and 45 degrees have been selected in order not to create too many scarf areas and to find a quick repair method. Also, a comparison of single scarf and double scarf repair was made to find a more robust solution. The samples were produced from carbon fiber prepreg and with the [45/0/90/0/45](2s) fiber orientation. Tensile, compression, and flexural (3-point bending) tests according to ASTM standards were applied to composite samples prepared with single scarf and double scarf repair configurations at different angles. The stress-strain curves obtained as a result of the tests showed that the specimens repaired at 20 degrees had the highest strength. In addition, it has been determined that the samples repaired with double scarf withstand higher forces compared to the samples repaired with single scarf at the same angle.Item Determining Prospective Teachers' Self-Efficacy Perception on Scientific Skills Via Pair-Wise Comparison Method(2014) Kart, Arife; Gelbal, SelahattinThe aim of this study is to determine the factors which are considered to be effective in self efficacy perceptions relating to scientific research skills of preservice teachers by using scalling through the pair-wise comparison methods. The study was carried out in fall 2012-2013 at Ankara University and Baskent University. The data of the study was collected from 180 preservice teachers who took scientific research methods course. According to the data obtained from the study, preservice teachers relating to scientific research skills, have the highest level of competence in self-efficacy perceptions in terms of data collection and reporting features, although they have the lowest competence in the analysis of data and identifying variables.Item Developing an Educational Material Based on The Needs and Health Literacy of Patients Receiving Radiotherapy and Their Relatives(2014) Ozdogan, P. Seref; Kav, S.; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0361-7498; V-9745-2019Item Investigating The Effects of Poverty on Health and Quality of Life in Poor People Aged 65 and Over in Etimesgut District, Ankara(2014) Yilmaz, Fikriye; Celik, Cansu; Numanoglu Tekin, Rukiye; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4884-3803; AAZ-4775-2020Introduction: The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of poverty on health and quality of life of poor people aged 65 and over in Etimesgut District, Ankara. Materials and Method: A questionnaire was administered to 116 people over the age of 65 who were deemed a priority group for assistance by the Etimesgut Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation in Ankara. The questionnaire comprised questions related to socio-demographic characteristics, health status and health care utilization of elderly people, along with the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-Older Adults Module. Research data were evaluated using the Chi-Square Test, Independent Samples T Test, One-Way Analysis of Variance, Mann-Whitney U Test and Kruskal-Wallis Test. Results: The average monthly income of the elderly participants was 168.94 +/- 54.67 Turkish liras and they lived completely under the poverty line determined for Turkey. However, it was found that women, illiterate participants and those receiving the old age pension were poorer, and of those whose income was below average, more delayed/did not seek help when they were ill. Statistical analysis revealed that total quality of life scores of participants aged 65-74 and literate participants were higher; the "social participation" scores of participants whose income was below average and those received an old-age pension were lower. Conclusion: Poverty has negative effects on the health status, health care utilization and quality of life of elderly people.Item Alleviation of Copper Induced Oxidative Damage and Genotoxicity in Tomato by Corchourus Olitorius and Urtica Pilulifera Extracts(2014) Iseri, Ozlem Darcansoy; Korpe, Didem Aksoy; Sahin, Feride Iffet; Haberal, Mehmet; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7308-9673; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3462-7632; AAC-7232-2020; AAJ-8097-2021Item The Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Kinesio Taping on Pain, Functional Disability and Depression in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Trial(2022) Cakmak, Ozge; Atici, Emine; Gulsen, MustafaPurpose: Low back pain is a common condition that can become chronic, which reduces the life quality of the patient by causing functional disability and depression. This study aimed to investigate the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and kinesio taping (KT) along with conservative treatment in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP). Methods: A total of 30 patients with chronic low back pain aged between 30-50 years included in the study were randomized to IASTM (n=15) and KT (n=15) groups. Both the groups underwent conservative treatment that comprised of a hot pack, ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and home exercises. In this study, assessments were made using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The measurements were carried out at the beginning and end of the treatment. Results: As a result of the study, IASTM method improved in parameters such as pain (p<0.05), functionality (p=0.001) and depression (p<0.05). As a result of the study, the KT group improved in parameters such as pain, functionality and depression compared to pre-treatment (p<0.05). However, the two treatments were not superior to each other in pain (p=0.241), functionality (p=0.687) and depression (p=0.699) parameters. Conclusion: It has been observed that both treatments have positive effects on many parameters such as pain, disability, depression and mental state in patients with CNLBP. This study demonstrates that IASTM and KT treatments can be used to support therapeutic effects in patients with CNLBP.Item Relationship Between Exercise Perception With Physical Activity Level, Body Awareness, and Illness Cognition in Renal Transplant Patients: A Pilot Study(2019) Tigli, Ayca; Soy, Ebru Hatice Ayvazoglu; Aytar, Aydan; Moray, Gokhan; Haberal, Mehmet; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0993-9917; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2498-7287; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3462-7632; 30777573; AAC-5566-2019; HIR-3735-2022; AAE-1041-2021; AAJ-8097-2021Objectives: Transplantation offers better quality of life and long-term survival benefits. Further knowledge is needed regarding exercise in daily life of transplant recipients. Here, we investigated the relationship between exercise perception and physical activity level, body awareness, and illness cognition in renal transplant patients. Materials and Methods: Our study included 53 renal transplant recipients (Standardized Mini-Mental Test score = 26.35 +/- 1.36; age = 41.11 +/- 13.52 year, body mass index = 25.96 +/- 5.26 kg/m(2), elapsed time after transplant = 3.68 +/- 1.53 year). Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise, physical activity level, body awareness, and illness cognition were assessed with the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Body Awareness Questionnaire, and Patient Illness Perception Questionnaire, respectively. Correlations were established with Spearman test for nonparametric data, with regression analysis used to find determinants of physical activity levels. Results: We observed correlations between physical activity level and perceived benefits and barriers to exercise. There was a positive relationship between body awareness and perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and also illness cognition, with significant correlation between perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and illness cognition (P < .05). Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise (P = .006, R = 0.373, R2 = 0.139, beta = 0.373, t = 2.867, F = 8.22) were determining factors for physical activity level. Conclusions: Psychologic and physical factors, including negative emotions and body dissatisfaction, are risk factors for poor quality of life. Although it is important to increase quality of life, tools to enhance body awareness and to develop strategies to alter motor behaviors in daily living activities are needed. Treatment and assessment strategies on body awareness and illness perception should be considered, with emphasis on the importance of physical activity posttransplant.Item Omics in Oxidative Stress Tolerance in Crops(2019) Kayihan, Ceyhun; Eyidogan, Fusun; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1684-4147; Q-4515-2016; ACA-9644-2022Item How patients perceive healthcare services: A case of Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad - Pakistan. SERV Service QUAL Quality(2018) Ali, MuhammadA field study was conducted in Ayub Teaching Hospital in the outpatient department, to evaluate the level of service quality offered by the healthcare services with a view to identifying the relationship between service quality dimensions and overall service quality. The researchers used the SERVQUAL instrument for the purpose of assessing the quality of the service offered by the healthcare workers at the outpatient department in Ayub Teaching Hospital. A sample of 246 patients in the outpatient department participated in the questionnaire survey. Descriptive statistics were used to find out mean values and variance between actual values from perceived values. To assess the strength of model regression, the aforementioned technique was adopted. The study results showed that there exists a gap between patients' expectation and actual services offered by the healthcare workers. There were five dimensions that were assessed: tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy. The results revealed that patients are dissatisfied with three dimensions (tangibles, reliability and assurance), but they are satisfied with the other two dimensions (responsiveness and empathy). This research adopts the marketing concept to measure the healthcare services. The SERVQUAL tool was modified as per need to meet the requirements in accordance with the nature and scope of the research. Patients' attitudes toward service quality dimensions were the concern of the research. To get a comprehensive evaluation of service quality, healthcare providers have to be considered in future research. Based on the findings of this study, Ayub Teaching Hospital's (ATH) management is in a position to recognize the patients' perceptions about the healthcare services and offer them service accordingly. Results can be used by management and government policymakers regarding healthcare to bring better and more effective services. Consequently, based on the results, new structure can be designed by adopting strategies that improve the quality of services in order to provide effective services and gain patients' satisfaction and propensity to further recommend the services of healthcare to other patients. This study investigates the healthcare quality in a small area in Pakistan. Pakistan is a developing country. Future research can adopt the SERVPREF technique, which is a more developed technique than SERVQUAL in order to measure service quality as it provides a two-factor solution for the dimensionality of health service quality.