Paleogene stratigraphy and molluca fauna of the northern part of Biga Peninsula (between Lapseki-Sevketiye)

Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Jeoloji Mühendisliği Ana Bilim DalıBu çalışmada, çalışma alanında yüzlek veren Paleojen yaşlı sedimanter birimler ve bu birimlerin birbirleri ile olan stratigrafik ilişkileri belirlenmiştir. Paleojen çökellerden elde edilen Gastropoda-Bivalvia faunası tanımlanmış, faunanın sunduğu ortam verilerinden yararlanarak havzanın paleoekolojik özellikleri yorumlanmıştır. Saha çalışmalarında 9 adet ölçülü stratigrafik kesit alınmış ve sistematik örnekleme yapılmıştır. Örneklerin incelenmesi ile, Fıçıtepe Formasyonunda 15 cins 17 tür ve Danişmen Formasyonunda ise 34 cins, 35 tür tanımlanmıştır. Alınan ölçülü stratigrafik kesitlerin biyostratigrafik ve litostratigrafik korelasyonu sonucunda çalışma alanındaki Paleojen birimlerin Orta Eosen (Beyçayır Volkaniti), Priaboniyen (Fıçıtepe Formasyonu), Geç Eosen (35,18±0,26 My.) (Kızıldam Volkaniti), Egeriyen (Danişmen Formasyonu) esnasında oluştuğu ve üzerine Miyosen ve Kuvaterner çökellerinin yer aldığı tespit edilmiştir. Tanımlanan faunaya göre Fıçıtepe Formasyonu Priaboniyen'de, acısu özelliğinde çok sığ bir denizel ortamda çökelmiş olmalıdır. Danişmen Formasyonu'nun ise Egeriyen'de dönem dönem tatlı sularla beslenen, çok sığ kıyı ortamı (lagün) koşullarında çökeldiği tespit edilmiştir.In this study, Paleogene sedimentary units and their stratigraphic relations were determined. A Gastropoda-Bivalvia fauna was identified in the Paleogene sediments. Paleoecological aspects of the basin was interpreted by the help of environmental data of fauna. During in the field works, 9 sections were taken and systematic ally sampled. 15 genera and 17 species from the Fıçıtepe Formation and 34 genera and 35 species from the Danişmen Formation were identified. Biostratigraphic and lithostratigraphic correlations of the stratigraphic sections show that the Paleogene units are made up of bottom to top; Middle Eocene (Beyçayır Volkanics), Priabonian (Fıçıtepe Formation), Late Eocene (35 Ma.) (Kızıldam Volkanics) and Egeriyen (Danişmen Formation). Miocene and Quaternary deposits overlay these Paleogene units. Faunal data show that Fıçıtepe Formation was deposited in a very shallow marine, brackish water environment during the Priabonian. Danişmen Formation accumulated under very shallow coastal conditions (lagoon) in Egerian by fedding with fresh water from time to time

Effects of external neuromuscular electrical stimulation in women with urgency urinary incontinence: a randomized sham-controlled study

Background and Purpose The present study aims to investigate the effects of external neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on urinary symptoms, pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS), quality of life (QoL), sexual function, perception of subjective improvement (PSI), and satisfaction in urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). Materials and Methods The randomized sham-controlled study design was employed in this study. Women aged 18-65 years, who were diagnosed with UUI, were randomly allocated into the NMES (external NMES + lifestyle advice, n = 15) and sham groups (sham NMES + lifestyle advice, n = 15). Both groups performed the application for 30 min, three days a week for eight weeks. Urinary symptoms were evaluated by using the International Incontinence Consultation Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) and a 3-day bladder diary. PFMS was assessed using the Modified Oxford Scale (MOS), QoL using the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ), and sexual function using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ-12). The PSI and satisfaction were questioned. Results There was a higher level of decrease in the ICIQ-SF score, the mean number of voids/night and UI, all scores related to the KHQ (excluding interpersonal relationships), and a higher level of increase in maximum voiding volume, MOS scores, PISQ-12-emotional, PISQ-12-physical, and PISQ-12-total scores in the NMES group when compared to the sham group (p < 0.05). PSI and satisfaction were at higher levels in the NMES group than in the sham group (p < 0.05). Conclusions External NMES was an effective and complementary method in reducing urinary symptoms and improving PFMS, QoL, sexual function, PSI, and satisfaction level in women with UUI

PALEOGENE STRATIGRAPHY AND MOLLUSCA FAUNA OF NORTHERN PART OF THE BIGA PENINSULA: FICITEPE FORMATION BETWEEN LAPSEKI-SEVKETIYE, CANAKKALE

16th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference (SGEM 2016) -- JUN 30-JUL 06, 2016 -- Albena, BULGARIAIn this work, it is planned that to rearrange the Paleogene stratigraphy of the study area and interpret paleogeographic and paleoecological properties of the Paleogene sediments are exposed northeastern part of the Biga Peninsula (Ficitepe Formation and Danismen Formation) by using the data obtained from gastropoda-bivalvia fauna. Eleven measured stratigraphic sections were taken from sedimentary rocks which are outcroped in the study field. According to lithostratigraphic and biostratigraphic correlation of these sections, it was determined the stratigraphic positon of the investigation area. Systematic sampling was also carried out during the stratigraphic section measurement. It is identified that; 11 genus, 10 species from the samples are belonging to Fcitepe Formation. According to the stratigraphic level and paleogeographic distribution of the fauna, Fcitepe Formation's age is found as Late Eocene. Identified fauna represent that the shallow marine brackish water envorinment during the Late Eocene. At the same time, 36 genera, 34 species have been identified belonging to Danismen Formation which unconformably overlying on Ficitepe Formation. In the light of these fauna, the age of Danismen Formation is found as Late Oligocene and interpreted that warm, shallow, sublitoral and brackish water conditions were dominant.Bulgarian Acad Sci,Acad Sci Czech Republ,Latvian Acad Sci,Polish Acad Sci,Russian Acad Sci,Serbian Acad Sci & Arts,Slovak Acad Sci,Natl Acad Sci Ukraine,Inst Water Problem & Hydropower NAS KR,Natl Acad Sci Armenia,Sci Council Japan,World Acad Sci,European Acad Sci Arts & Lett,Acad Sci Moldova,Montenegrin Acad Sci & Arts,Croatian Acad Sci & Arts,Georgian Natl Acad Sci,Acad Fine Arts & Design Bratislava,Turkish Acad Sci,Bulgarian Ind Assoc,Bulgarian Minist Environm & Wate

Paleogene stratigraphy and mollusca fauna of northern part of the Biga Peninsula: Fiçitepe formation between Lapseki-Şevketiye, Çanakkale

16th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference: SGEM 2016 -- 30 June 2016 through 6 July 2016 -- Albena -- 124231In this work, it is planned that to rearrange the Paleogene stratigraphy of the study area and interpret paleogeographic and paleoecological properties of the Paleogene sediments are exposed northeastern part of the Biga Peninsula (Fıçıtepe Formation and Danişmen Formation) by using the data obtained from gastropoda-bivalvia fauna. Eleven measured stratigraphic sections were taken from sedimentary rocks which are outcroped in the study field. According to lithostratigraphic and biostratigraphic correlation of these sections, it was determined the stratigraphic positon of the investigation area. Systematic sampling was also carried out during the stratigraphic section measurement. It is identified that; 11 genus, 10 species from the samples are belonging to Fçıtepe Formation. According to the stratigraphic level and paleogeographic distribution of the fauna, Fıçıtepe Formation’s age is found as Late Eocene. Identified fauna represent that the shallow marine brackish water envorinment during the Late Eocene. At the same time, 36 genera, 34 species have been identified belonging to Danişmen Formation which unconformably overlying on Fıçıtepe Formation. In the light of these fauna, the age of Danişmen Formation is found as Late Oligocene and interpreted that warm, shallow, sublitoral and brackish water conditions were dominant. © SGEM2016

The Relationship of Loneliness and Life Satisfaction among Gifted Adolescents

Bu araştırmada, üstün zekâlı ergenlerde yalnızlık ve yaşam doyum düzeyi arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Çalışmaya 106 üstün zekâlı ortaokul öğrencisi amaçlı örneklem yöntemi ile seçilmiştir. Araştırmada UCLA Yalnızlık Ölçeği ve Çokboyutlu Öğrenci Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda yalnızlık ile yaşam doyumu arasında negatif yönde ilişki olduğu ve örneklemde yer alan üstün zekâlı ergenlerin yaşam doyumu ve yalnızlık düzeyinin cinsiyete göre farklılaşmadığı görülmüştür. Ayrıca, basit regresyon analizi sonucunda, yaşam doyumuna ilişkin toplam varyansın %35'inin üstün zekâlı katılımcıların yalnızlık düzeyi ile açıklandığı ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu bulgular, okullarda ve sosyal ortamlarında üstün zekâlı ergenlerin yalnızlık yaşamalarını önleyici tedbirlerin, onların yaşam doyumlarını arttıracağını göstermektedirBu araştırmada, üstün zekâlı ergenlerde yalnızlık ve yaşam doyum düzeyi arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Çalışmaya 106 üstün zekâlı ortaokul öğrencisi amaçlı örneklem yöntemi ile seçilmiştir. Araştırmada UCLA Yalnızlık Ölçeği ve Çokboyutlu Öğrenci Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda yalnızlık ile yaşam doyumu arasında negatif yönde ilişki olduğu ve örneklemde yer alan üstün zekâlı ergenlerin yaşam doyumu ve yalnızlık düzeyinin cinsiyete göre farklılaşmadığı görülmüştür. Ayrıca, basit regresyon analizi sonucunda, yaşam doyumuna ilişkin toplam varyansın %35’inin üstün zekâlı katılımcıların yalnızlık düzeyi ile açıklandığı ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu bulgular, okullarda ve sosyal ortamlarında üstün zekâlı ergenlerin yalnızlık yaşamalarını önleyici tedbirlerin, onların yaşam doyumlarını arttıracağını göstermektedi

Mating-induced release of oxytocin in the mouse lateral septum: Implications for social fear extinction

In mammals, some physiological conditions are associated with the high brain oxytocin (OXT) system activity. These include lactation in females and mating in males and females, both of which have been linked to reduced stress responsiveness and anxiolysis. Also, in a murine model of social fear conditioning (SFC), enhanced brain OXT signaling in lactating mice, specifically in the lateral septum (LS), was reported to underlie reduced social fear expression. Here, we studied the effects of mating in male mice on anxiety-related behaviour, social (and cued) fear expression and its extinction, and the activity of OXT neurons reflected by cFos expression and OXT release in the LS and amygdala. We further focused on the involvement of brain OXT in the mating-induced facilitation of social fear extinction. We could confirm the anxiolytic effect of mating in male mice irrespective of the occurrence of ejaculation. Further, we found that only successful mating resulting in ejaculation (Ej+) facilitated social fear extinction, whereas mating without ejaculation (Ej-) did not. In contrast, mating did not affect cues fear expression. Using the cellular activity markers cFos and pErk, we further identified the ventral LS (vLS) as a potential region participating in the effect of ejaculation on social fear extinction. In support, microdialysis experiments revealed a rise in OXT release within the LS, but not the amygdala, during mating. Finally, infusion of an OXT receptor antagonist into the LS before mating or into the lateral ventricle (icv) after mating demonstrated a significant role of brain OXT receptor-mediated signaling in the matinginduced facilitation of social fear extinction

Antiangiogenic response after 70% hepatectomy and its relationship with hepatic regeneration and angiogenesis in rats

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antiangiogenic response and its relation to regeneration and angiogenesis after 70% hepatectomy in a rat model. Methods: Sixty-four Wistar albino rats were included in the study. Animals were allocated into 8 groups (n = 8). After a 70% hepatectomy, liver regeneration, angiogenesis, and antiangiogenic response were evaluated in the remnant liver on days 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14. Regeneration and angiogenesis were determined with immunoreactivity to proliferating cell nuclear antigen and vascular endothelial growth factor. Antiangiogenic response was evaluated by detecting collagen 18 m RNA with reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Results: We showed that liver regeneration peaked at day 1, whereas angiogenesis in the periportal and perisinusoidal areas reached their peak values on days 3 and 7, respectively. Both regeneration and angiogenic activity around perisinusoidal hepatocytes returned to basal activity on the day 10. Antiangiogenic response first appeared on day 5, reached a peak on day 10, and returned to basal values on day 14. Conclusion: Collagen18 mRNA expression is present in the normal liver during the regenerative process. We suggest that the stimulus that causes the cessation of regeneration process may come from hepatocytes, and collagen 18 produced by hepatocytes may modulate this event by inhibiting the angiogenesis. © 2010 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved