공간이 갖는 영적 요소로서의 무형문화적 가치 보존 및 관리: 이스탄불 성벽 사례연구

Figen Kıvılcım Çorakbaş 국립민속박물관 2021 International Journal of Intangible Heritage Vol.16 No.2

보존을 위한 부지관리 과정에서 무형문화성을 포함하는데 필요한정의, 접근법, 방법은 거의 발표되고 있지 않다. 본 연구의 범위 내에부지관리 과정에서 무형문화성을 평가하는 방법을 개발하여 이방법을 세계문화유산 이스탄불 역사지구의 성벽 요소(Land Walls Component of the Historic Areas of Istanbul World Heritage Site)에적용한다. 본 연구의 목적은 문화유산 보호지역의 무형적 특성을 정의하고, 서면 및 시각적 자료에 따라 결정하며, 무형적 특성의 물리적 기표(記 標)의 결정과 보존 중점적인 부지관리를 위한 평가를 가능하게 하는데 필요한 수단을 제공하는 것이다. 이 연구의 주요 목표는 유무형의유산을 연관 짓는 방법을 개발하고, 이 새로운 방법을 통해 창출된지식을 대체 부지관리 접근법으로 전환하는 것이다. 먼저, 성벽의 무형문화성을 조사한다. 둘째, 무형적 특성을 위치 및구조와 문화의 흔적 등 유형적 특성과 연관시켜 부지관리 과정에통합한다. 마지막으로 이러한 무형문화성은 지리정보시스템(Geographical Information Systems) 데이터베이스와 그 분석을 통해부지관리 과정에 포함한다. 사례연구로 조사되는 이스탄불 성벽 세계문화유산 요소(Istanbul Land Walls World Heritage Site Component)는 1985년 이스탄불의 4대역사지구(Historic Areas of Istanbul) 중 하나로 세계문화유산에등재되었다. 이 연구는 보존을 목적으로 한 문화유산의 기록, 해석, 제시의 범위 내 유형적 특성과 연계하여 무형문화성과 이의 부지관리방법론에 포함시키는 것을 규정하고 문서화한다는 점에서독창적이다.

The conservation and management of intangible cultural qualities as the fragments of the spirit of place: The case of the Istanbul Land Walls

Figen Kıvılcım Çorakbaş 국립민속박물관 2021 International Journal of Intangible Heritage Vol.16 No.1

The definitions, approaches, and methods required for the inclusion of intangible cultural qualities in site management processes for conservation purposes are rarely published. Within the scope of this study, a method for the evaluation of intangible cultural qualities in site management processes is developed, and this method is applied to the Land Walls Component of the Historic Areas of Istanbul World Heritage Site. The aim of this study is to define the intangible qualities of a heritage site, to determine them according to written and visual sources, and to provide necessary means to enable the determination of intangible qualities’ physical signifiers and their evaluation for conservation-focused site management. The main goal of this study is to develop a method to relate the tangible and the intangible heritage and to transform the knowledge created by this new method into an alternative site management approach. First, the intangible cultural qualities of the Land Walls are examined. Second, these qualities are integrated into the site management processes by relating the intangible qualities to the tangible ones, such as location and the traces on structures and cultural routes. Finally, these intangible cultural qualities are included in the site management processes by means of a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) database and its analysis. Istanbul Land Walls World Heritage Site Component, which is taken as a case study, was inscribed in the World Heritage List in 1985 as one of the four Historic Areas of Istanbul. This study is original in that it defines and documents the intangible cultural qualities and their inclusion in the site management methodology by relating them to the tangible qualities within the scope of the documentation, interpretation, and presentation of the heritage sites for conservation purposes

Reliability and Validity of the Quality of Life-Family Version (QOL-FV) in Turkish Family Caregivers of Patients with Cancer

Okcin, Figen,Karadakovan, Ayfer Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.9

Objectives: Family caregivers (FCs) are often the primary source of social and emotional support for cancer patients and play a major role in how well they manage their illness. The aim of this study was to create an Turkish version of the Quality of Life - Family Version (QOL-FV) and to evaluate its psychometric properties in a sample of FCs of cancer patients. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out with the FCs of 218 patients with cancer. Data were collected with a Demographic Questionnaire and the QOL-FV and The Multidimentional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). The QOL-FV was developed by Ferrell and Grant and is composed of 4 subdimensions. Linguistic validity, translation, back translation, and content validity were tested with expert opinions. Test-retest reliability, and internal consistency reliability were assessed. Construct validity was tested by factor analysis and with the scale of the MSPSS. Results: The family caregivers were between the ages of 46-56 (32.6%), a great number of them being male (52.8%). The scale is made up of four subdimensions. The result of the test-retest analysis of this scale was calculated as r:0.86. As a result of the reliability analysis, six items were eliminated from the scale, factor analyses were fulfilled according to varimax transformation through the method of principal components. Four new subdimensions were restrustured at the end of the analysis. The scale of Cronbach ${\alpha}$ coefficient was calculated as 0.90. Concurrent validity showed low correlations with the MSPSS (r=0.29). Conclusions: The QOL-FV, adapted into Turkish, was found to have sufficient reliability and validity.

The Effect of High Dose Melatonin on Cardiac Ischemia- reperfusion Injury

Hakan Ceyran,Figen Narin,Nazmi Narin,Hülya Akgün,A. Bahar Ceyran,Figen Öztürk,Yiğit Akçah 연세대학교의과대학 2008 Yonsei medical journal Vol.49 No.5

Purpose: Melatonin, the most potent scavenger of toxic free radicals, has been found to be effective in protecting against pathological states due to the release of reactive oxygen species. This study was performed to establish the effect of high dose melatonin on protection against ischemia- reperfusion (I/R) injury in rat hearts. Materials and Methods: Forty male Sprague-Dawley rats were used in this study. They were separated into four groups of ten rats each. A left coronary artery occlusion was induced in the rats by ligating the artery for 20 minutes and then releasing the ligation (reperfusion) afterwards. The control group was Group A. Group B was subjected to myocardial ischemia-reperfusion without any treatment, while Group C underwent myocardial ischemia-reperfusion with a melatonin treatment before the ischemia. Group D was subjected to myocardial ischemia- reperfusion with a melatonin treatment before the reperfusion. After 20 minutes of reperfusion, blood samples were obtained from each group for biochemical studies, and the animals were sacrificed for histological and, immunohistochemical examinations of the myocardial tissue. Results: We found that the cardiac troponin T(cTn-T) levels were significantly increased in Group B when all groups were compared. In the Group C rats treated with melatonin, the cTn-T values were significantly lower than those in Groups B and D. In addition, malondialdehyde (MDA) and antioxidant enzymes including, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were lower than those in Group B in the melatonin treated groups. The differences were statistically significant (p<0.05). Histopathologic and immunohistopathologic studies also supported the effectiveness of melatonin. Conclusion: Our study suggests that high dose melatonin, appears to offer protection against cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injuries in rats by scavenging the free radicals and could have a potential clinical use in the management of myocardial ischemia.

Social Emotional Well-Being, Psychological Resilience and Behavioural Problems in Preschool Children: The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation

Fatih Aydoğdu(Fatih Aydoğdu ),Figen Gürsoy(Figen Gürsoy ),Neriman Aral(Neriman Aral ) The Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Ass 2024 Asia-Pacific journal of research in early childhoo Vol.18 No.1

Problems related to social, emotional and psychological well-being in children at an early age may cause behavioural problems. Previous studies show that the development of emotion regulation strengthens social-emotional well-being, and psychological resilience and reduces behavioural problems in children. This study aims to test the possible mediating role of emotion regulation and to gain a better perspective on the association between social and emotional well-being, resilience, and behavioural problems. 250 children aged 4-6 years (122 boys, 48.8%; 128 girls, 51.2%; mean age = 4.93) studying in kindergartens in Turkey were included in the study. Data on children's behavioural problems and emotion regulation skills were obtained from mothers, and data on social-emotional well-being, and psychological resilience levels were obtained from teachers. Social and emotional well-being, and psychological resilience indirectly significantly predicted behavioural problems through  emotion regulation. Emotion regulation has a partial mediator role in the relationship between social and emotional well-being, psychological resilience and behavioural problems. In line with the results, the importance of supporting the development of emotion regulation skills in the preschool period was emphasized.

Some Constants and Tame Extensions According to a Valuation of a Field with rankv = 2

Burcu ÖZTÜRK,Figen ÖKE 장전수학회 2012 Proceedings of the Jangjeon mathematical society Vol.15 No.4

Let 1 2 v = v o v be a valuation of a field K with rankv = 2 and v be the extension of v to the algebraic closure K of K . Let (L, z) /(K,v) be a finite extension of valued fields where 1 2 z = z o z be the extension of v to field L . In this paper it is shown that, if (L, z) /(K,v) be a tame extension then finite extensions of valued fields ( , ) /( , ) 1 1 L z K v and ( , ) /( , ) 1 2 1 2 k z k v z v are tame extensions. Also Krasner’s constant of an element α ∈ K \ K is obtained as ( ) ( ( ), ( * ))( , ) ( , 1 ) ( 1 , 2 )α α α K v K v kv v w = w w and the other constants of α are obtained as ( ) ( ( ), ( * ))( , ) ( , 1 ) ( 1 , 2 )α α α K v K v kv v Δ = Δ Δ and ( ) ( ( ), ( * ))

ON CERTAIN EXTENSIONS OF VALUED FIELDS

BURCU OZTURK,FIGEN OKE 장전수학회 2017 Proceedings of the Jangjeon mathematical society Vol.20 No.1

Let v = v1 Ο v2 Ο … Ο vn be a valuation of a feld K with rankv = n. Let (L, z)=(K, v) be a fnite extension of valued felds where z = z1 Ο z2 Ο … Ο zn is the extension of v to feld L . In this paper it is shown that, if (L, z)=(K, v) is a tame extension then fnite extensions of valued felds (L, z1)=(K, v1) and (kzi-1 , zi)=(kvi-1 , vi) are tame extensions for i = 2, …, n. In this paper a residual transcendental extension of w = w1 Ο w2 Ο … Ο wn to K(x) is studied and a characterization of lifting polynomials is given where wi is the residual extension of vi for i = 1, 2, …, n.

The Efficacy of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Plus Calcitonin in the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Fusun Sahin,Figen Yilmaz,Nurdan Kotevoglu,Banu Kuran 연세대학교의과대학 2009 Yonsei medical journal Vol.50 No.5

Purpose: The aim of our study was to compare the efficacy of physical therapy alone and in combination with calcitonin in patients with neurogenic claudication (NC). Materials and Methods: In this single blind, and randomized study, patients with lumbar spinal canal stenosis who were diagnosed by clinical findings and MRI and having NC were included. Patients were observed for 8 weeks and evaluated before and after treatment. Patients were randomized between the salmon calcitonin 200 U/day + physical therapy (n = 23) (Group 1) and paracetamol 1,500 mg/day + physical therapy (n = 22) (Group 2) treatment groups. Both groups received the same physical therapy (interferential current + hot pack + short wave diathermy) and exercise protocol. The association of various clinical and functional parameters was assessed statistically by using paired and unpaired t test, chi square test and McNemar’s test. p < 0.05 indicated statistical significant. Results: Mean age of the patients in Group 1 was 57.6 ± 11.2 and in Group 2 54.5 ± 10.6 years. Before treatment, there were no significant differences between groups with respect to age, body mass index, spinal axial diameter, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), spinal mobility, functional status and walking distance (p > 0.05). After 8 weeks of treatment, both groups benefited significantly with respect to VAS, functional status and walking distance (p < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: In 45 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who received 8 weeks of treatment, concomitant use of calcitonin with physical therapy and exercise did not have any benefical effect on the patient’s pain, functional status, lumbar mobility and walking distance. Purpose: The aim of our study was to compare the efficacy of physical therapy alone and in combination with calcitonin in patients with neurogenic claudication (NC). Materials and Methods: In this single blind, and randomized study, patients with lumbar spinal canal stenosis who were diagnosed by clinical findings and MRI and having NC were included. Patients were observed for 8 weeks and evaluated before and after treatment. Patients were randomized between the salmon calcitonin 200 U/day + physical therapy (n = 23) (Group 1) and paracetamol 1,500 mg/day + physical therapy (n = 22) (Group 2) treatment groups. Both groups received the same physical therapy (interferential current + hot pack + short wave diathermy) and exercise protocol. The association of various clinical and functional parameters was assessed statistically by using paired and unpaired t test, chi square test and McNemar’s test. p < 0.05 indicated statistical significant. Results: Mean age of the patients in Group 1 was 57.6 ± 11.2 and in Group 2 54.5 ± 10.6 years. Before treatment, there were no significant differences between groups with respect to age, body mass index, spinal axial diameter, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), spinal mobility, functional status and walking distance (p > 0.05). After 8 weeks of treatment, both groups benefited significantly with respect to VAS, functional status and walking distance (p < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: In 45 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who received 8 weeks of treatment, concomitant use of calcitonin with physical therapy and exercise did not have any benefical effect on the patient’s pain, functional status, lumbar mobility and walking distance.

Efficiency of Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Preoperative Assessment of Axillary Lymph Node Metastases in Breast Cancer

Aysegul Oz,Figen Basaran Demirkazik,Meltem Gulsun Akpinar,Isıl Soygur,Atac Baykal,Sevgen Celik Onder,Aysegul Uner 한국유방암학회 2012 Journal of breast cancer Vol.15 No.2

Purpose: We performed this study to detect preoperative axillary metastases with ultrasound (US)-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), to eliminate the need for time-consuming and costly sentinel lymph node (SLN) scintigraphy and biopsy steps in the treatment of breast cancer patients, and in that of with suspicious US findings, and to evaluate the accuracy of preoperative US-guided FNAB for patients with suspicious lymph node metastases on US. Methods: Patients with a suspicious breast lump or histopathologically proven breast cancer underwent breast-axillary US. Increase in lymph node size, cortical thickening, non-hilar cortical flow, and hilar changes were evaluated with gray scale-color Doppler US. FNAB was performed if US results were suspicious for malignancy. Results: Thirty-eight axillary lymph nodes (ALN) underwent FNAB. ALN dissection, SLN scintigraphy, and biopsy steps were bypassed in 23 axillas with positive ALN FNAB (60.5%). The sensitivity of ALN FNAB was 88.46%; specificity and positive predictive value were 100%; and negative predictive value was 66.6% (inadequate cytology included; 76.7%, 100%, 100%, 53.3%, respectively). Asymmetrical cortical thickening, non-hilar cortical flow, and increase in hypoechogenity were only detected in metastatic nodes. Cortical thickening, and lymph node and breast mass size was higher in the metastatic group. Conclusion: By performing FNAB on suspicious lymph nodes, the routine, high-cost SLN scintigraphy and intraoperative gamma probe steps may be skipped, and axilla dissection can be performed directly. This leads to the elimination of the need for SLN investigation in more than half of the patients. The assessment of ALN metastases with preoperative US-guided FNAB is a cost-effective method with high specificity, that eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming SLN scintigraphy and biopsy steps, and helps in preoperative staging.

The effects of low dose leukotriene receptor antagonist therapy on airway remodeling and cysteinyl leukotriene expression in a mouse asthma model

M. Hamdi Muz,Figen Deveci,Yasemin Bulut,Nevin Ilhan,Hayrettin Yekeler,Teyfik Turgut 생화학분자생물학회 2006 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.38 No.2