Supply Chain Finance: A Study on the Use of E-Money

Supply Chain Finance (SCF) is the process of managing the necessary financing for the execution of procurement, production, storage and distribution processes. Cash flows have become a crucial element in Supply Chain Management (SCM) for companies. SCF is a topic that companies should focus more on, especially during times of high interest rates and stagnant markets. With the advancement of technologies, new payment services offered to consumers support SCF processes. E-Money is one of the significant examples of this. It has been frequently used in retail recently. E-Money is monetary value issued in exchange for accepted funds, stored electronically, and used for payments. E-Money can be used via virtual and physical cards. E-Money is also known as prepaid cards. In the retail sector, A-101's Hadi and Şok Market's Win application are notable examples in this field. Companies' E-Money applications are crucial for SCF. The ability for consumers to shop using cash loaded onto virtual E-Money cards (accounts) allows companies to utilize the money during the period between the cash being loaded and the expenditure being made. This situation provides a significant advantage in companies' cash flows. The current research examined how consumers perceive this process. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which is frequently used in the acceptance of new technologies, was employed in the research. Due to the examination of multiple variables and their relationships in the research, the Structural Equation Model (SEM) was used. The Smart-PLS 4 package program was used during the analysis process. According to the results obtained, it can be said that consumers are considering completing their shopping using retailers' e-money. The positive impact of PU on AT and AT on intention are among the significant outcomes of the research. Since consumers have actively used many digital payment methods, especially after COVID-19, it is likely that they will adapt to the use of E-Money and digital payment applications in the future

Re-evaluation of the efficacy of oxfendazole+oxyclozanide combination against gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep, a long time after the introduction into the turkish antiparasitic drug market

Aim: This study was performed to re-evaluate the efficacy of the combination oxfendazole+oxyclozanide, after thirty years of its introduction into the Turkish antiparasitic drug market. Materials and Methods: In this study, 32 sheep infected with gastrointestinal nematodes were used. Sheep were selected on the basis of the number of eggs in one gram of their fecal sample. Sheep selected were divided into two groups: group I, sheep were treated orally at day zero, with oxfendazole+oxyclozanide combination at a dose rate of 7.5 mg/kg and 15 mg/kg of body weight, respectively; group II, sheep were used as untreated controls. Fecal samples were collected from each sheep on day 1 of their treatment, and on days 7, 14, and 21 of post-treatment. To determine the anthelmintic drug treatment?s efficacy, individual sheep?s fecal egg count per gram of feces was determined by performing McMaster method and fecal egg count reduction test. Results: Fecal egg counts of these two groups were statistically not different on the day of treatment. At day 7 of post-treatment, few eggs were detected only in one sheep, and the mean of fecal egg counts of the treatment group was 66.7 ±66.7. On days 14 and 21 of post-treatment, fecal egg counts decreased to zero in the treatment group but significantly did not change in the control group. The efficacy of the combination was found to be 100% at day 14 and 21 of post-treatment. Conclusion: This study revealed that the combination oxfendazole+oxyclozanide was highly effective against the gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep

Investigation of Nutritional Values, Sensorial, Flesh Productivity of Parapenaus longirostris (Lucas, 1846) Between Populations in the Sea of Marmara and in the Northern Aegean Sea

Abstract—The differences of Parapenaus longirostris caught from The North Aegean Sea and The Marmara Sea on proximate composition, sensorial analysis (for raw and cooked samples) and flesh productivity of the samples were investigated. Moisture, protein, lipid, ash, carbohydrate, energy contents of shrimp caught from The North Aegean Sea were 74.92 ± 0.1, 20.32 ± 0.16, 2.55 ± 0.1, 2.13 ± 0.08, 0.08 %, 110.1 kcal/100g, respectively. Moisture, protein, lipid, ash, carbohydrate, energy contents of shrimp caught from the Marmara Sea were 76.9 ± 0.02, 19.06 ± 0.03, 2.22 ± 0.08, 1.51 ± 0.04, 0.33, 102.77 kcal/100g, respectively. Protein, lipid, ash and energy values of the Northern Aegean Sea shrimp were higher that of than the Marmara Sea shrimp. On the other hand, moisture, carbohydrate values of the Northern Aegean Sea shrimp were lower than the other one. Sensorial analyses were done for raw and cooked samples. Among all properties for raw samples, flesh color, shrimp connective tissue, shrimp body parameters were found different each other according to the result of the panel. According to the result of the cooked shrimp samples among all properties, cooked odour, flavor, texture were found different each other as well. Especially, flavor and textural properties of cooked shrimps of the Northern Aegean Sea were higher than the Marmara Sea shrimp. Whereas flesh productivity of the Northern Aegean Sea shrimp was found 46.42 %, the Marmara Sea shrimp was found as 47.74 %

Investigation of Nutritional Values, Sensorial, Flesh Productivity of Parapenaus longirostris (Lucas, 1846) Between Populations in the Sea of Marmara and in the Northern Aegean Sea

Abstract—The differences of Parapenaus longirostris caught from The North Aegean Sea and The Marmara Sea on proximate composition, sensorial analysis (for raw and cooked samples) and flesh productivity of the samples were investigated. Moisture, protein, lipid, ash, carbohydrate, energy contents of shrimp caught from The North Aegean Sea were 74.92 ± 0.1, 20.32 ± 0.16, 2.55 ± 0.1, 2.13 ± 0.08, 0.08 %, 110.1 kcal/100g, respectively. Moisture, protein, lipid, ash, carbohydrate, energy contents of shrimp caught from the Marmara Sea were 76.9 ± 0.02, 19.06 ± 0.03, 2.22 ± 0.08, 1.51 ± 0.04, 0.33, 102.77 kcal/100g, respectively. Protein, lipid, ash and energy values of the Northern Aegean Sea shrimp were higher that of than the Marmara Sea shrimp. On the other hand, moisture, carbohydrate values of the Northern Aegean Sea shrimp were lower than the other one. Sensorial analyses were done for raw and cooked samples. Among all properties for raw samples, flesh color, shrimp connective tissue, shrimp body parameters were found different each other according to the result of the panel. According to the result of the cooked shrimp samples among all properties, cooked odour, flavor, texture were found different each other as well. Especially, flavor and textural properties of cooked shrimps of the Northern Aegean Sea were higher than the Marmara Sea shrimp. Whereas flesh productivity of the Northern Aegean Sea shrimp was found 46.42 %, the Marmara Sea shrimp was found as 47.74 %

Investigation of Nutritional Values, Sensorial, Flesh Productivity of Parapenaus longirostris (Lucas, 1846) Between Populations in the Sea of Marmara and in the Northern Aegean Sea

Abstract—The differences of Parapenaus longirostris caught from The North Aegean Sea and The Marmara Sea on proximate composition, sensorial analysis (for raw and cooked samples) and flesh productivity of the samples were investigated. Moisture, protein, lipid, ash, carbohydrate, energy contents of shrimp caught from The North Aegean Sea were 74.92 ± 0.1, 20.32 ± 0.16, 2.55 ± 0.1, 2.13 ± 0.08, 0.08 %, 110.1 kcal/100g, respectively. Moisture, protein, lipid, ash, carbohydrate, energy contents of shrimp caught from the Marmara Sea were 76.9 ± 0.02, 19.06 ± 0.03, 2.22 ± 0.08, 1.51 ± 0.04, 0.33, 102.77 kcal/100g, respectively. Protein, lipid, ash and energy values of the Northern Aegean Sea shrimp were higher that of than the Marmara Sea shrimp. On the other hand, moisture, carbohydrate values of the Northern Aegean Sea shrimp were lower than the other one. Sensorial analyses were done for raw and cooked samples. Among all properties for raw samples, flesh color, shrimp connective tissue, shrimp body parameters were found different each other according to the result of the panel. According to the result of the cooked shrimp samples among all properties, cooked odour, flavor, texture were found different each other as well. Especially, flavor and textural properties of cooked shrimps of the Northern Aegean Sea were higher than the Marmara Sea shrimp. Whereas flesh productivity of the Northern Aegean Sea shrimp was found 46.42 %, the Marmara Sea shrimp was found as 47.74 %

Country and destination image perception of mass tourists: generation comparison

The aim of this study is to determine whether the generations make a difference in the perception of destination image of tourists. The study is carried between July-October 2019 at Antalya Airport International Terminals with 806 departing tourists. While CHAID analysis is performed for discovering age groups, multiple correspondence analysis is used to detect intersections and distinctions among destination image perceptions of tourists from different generations. Baby boomers have the highest destination experience and have more positive evaluation compared to Gen-X. Gen-Z outstands as a group with the least positive perception of destination and country image. Gen-Y has the most positive evaluation, thus some of the women in Gen-Y are young mothers and prefer all-inclusive system at their holiday.No sponso

Defect Tolerant Logic Synthesis for Memristor Crossbars with Performance Evaluation

In this paper, we study defect-tolerant logic synthesis of memristor-based crossbar architectures. We propose a hybrid algorithm, combining heuristic and exact algorithms, that achieves perfect tolerance for 10-percent stuck-at open defect rates. Along with defect tolerance, we also consider area, delay, and power costs of the memristor crossbars to elaborate on two-level and multi-level logic designs.This work is part of a project that has received funding from the European Union’s H2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 691178, and supported by the TUBITAK-Career project #113E76

Investigating the antioxidant properties and rutin content of Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) leaves and branches

The present study focused on the antioxidant properties and rutin content of leaves and branches of Hippophae rhamnoides L. (Sea buckthorn) in Turkey. Dried leaves (leaf tea), processed (PB) and unprocessed branches (UB) of Sea buckthorn (SBT) were extracted with ethanol and prepared in forms of aqueous extract (AE). All samples were analyzed for their contents of rutin, total phenolics (TPC), total flavonoids (TFC) and total antioxidant capacity by using DPPH and CUPRAC methods. TPC of leaves from ethanolic extracts (EE) were significantly higher than UB and PB extracts. The DPPH scavenging activity of extracts ranged from 41.93 ± 3.57 and 132.43 ± 6.57 mg trolox equivalent (TE)/g, and the antioxidant capacity measured with CUPRAC method were in between 129.4 ± 18.1 and 538.5 ± 34.8 mg TE/g. Both EE and AE of leaf samples had significantly higher rutin content compared to the UB and PB samples. Taking the high antioxidant and rutin content of leaves into account and with respect to their positive health effects, consumption of SBT as a herbal tea should be investigated.Keywords: Sea buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides, leaves, antioxidant, phenolic profile, rutin conten

Etiology, treatment options and prognosis of abdominal abscesses: A tertiary hospital experience

Introduction: The principle of abdominal abscess treatment is drenage. However, whether this drainage is percutaneous or open surgery is the choice of the specialist or center. Recently, there have been reports indicating that percutaneous drainage is superior. In this study, patients followed up and treated in a ten-year period in our clinic were evaluated for both of the methods that we applied. Methodology: Cases of intra-abdominal abscess followed-up in a ten-year period were evaluated retrospectively. As well as some of the characteristics of the patients, the methods of drainage applied were recorded. The subjects who received percutaneous drainage and those undergoing open surgery were compared in terms of length of hospitalization, length of treatment and prognosis. Results: The most common abscess site was intraperitoneal, and the origins of the abscesses were often hospital-based. The most commonly isolated organism, at a level of 33.8%, was Escherichia coli. Percutaneous drainage was applied at source control in 49 (43.8%) patients and open surgery drainage in 60 (53.6%). However, length of hospitalization, length of treatment and duration of drainage catheter use were statistically significantly higher in the percutaneous drainage group. No significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of prognosis. Conclusion: We attribute these results in disagreement with the literature to more patients being recommended for percutaneous drainage due to the fact that these patients were thought to be incapable of tolerating open surgery and to the higher probability of additional disease and complications