MAS Journal of Applied Sciences

Some Quality Properties of Silage Made with Sweet Sorghum Bagasse

Celal YÜCEL, Hatice YÜCEL, Celile Aylin OLUK — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

The study was conducted to reveal the forage and silage quality potential of the sweet sorghum stems which were extracted in order to obtain ethanol in the industry. The experiment was conducted with randomized blocks design with 4 replications, in Adana/Turkey during the 2^ndcrop production (June-October) in 2016 and 2017 years. 21 different sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor var. saccharatum (L.) Mohlenbr.) cultivar/line were used as plant materials. Harvest was performed between milk and soft dough stages.After the leaves and panicle of the plant were stripped, sap-extracted plants (bagasse) were ensiled and silage quality attributes and mineral elements content were also determined. Depending of genotypes, neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF) concentrations, digestible dry matter (DDM) ratio, crude protein (CP) ratio, dry matter intake (DMI), and relative feed value (RFV) were ranged from 55.92 to 71.57%, from 35.54 to 49.55%, from 3.70 to 5.62%, from 50.30 to 61.22%, from 1.68 to 2.17%, and from 65.5 to 104.0, respectively. Moreover, the content of some microelements such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus varied between 0.182-0.234%, between 1.103-1.579%, between 0.144-0.190%, and between 0.133-0.228%, respectively. Flieg score of the silage were varied between 78.9-84.8 and its physical properties varied between 16.9-19.0. The result showed that silages made with sweet sorghum bagasse can be consider as raughage under the second crop condition of the Eastern Mediterranean condition.

Effect of Plant Density and Shading Applications on Yield and Yield Components in Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Varieties

Umit ACAY, Behiye Tuba BICER — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

This research was conducted over two years, from 2022 to 2023, in the trial area of Dicle University Faculty of Agriculture, Diyarbakir, Türkiye. The study was aimed to determined the effect of different plant densities and shading on the yield and yield components of some faba bean (Vicia faba L.) varieties. In the study used three faba bean varieties (Emiralem, Kuşadası, and Sorgun), two plant densities (10 plants m^-2 and 20 plants m^-2) and four shading applications (0%, 40%, 75%, and 95%). The experiment was arranged to the randomized complete blocks in split-split plot design with three replications. Main plot treatments consisted of cultivars. Sub-plot treatments were plant density. Sub-subplots treatments were also plant shading traetments. Plant traits such as plant height (cm), number of pods per plant, weight of pods per plant (g), number of seeds per plant, number of seeds per pod, and grain yield (kg ha^-1) were examined. According to the combined analysis year, variety, plant density and shading treatments, year x variety, year x plant density, year x shading, variety x plant density and plant density x shading interactions for grain yield were significant. The highest grain yield of 1555.3 kg ha^-1 was obtained from of 20 plants/m², while the highest values of the number of pods and seeds per plant were obtained from a density of 10 plants/m². However, as plant densities increased, yield characteristics decreased. For shading applications, the highest grain yield (1847.9 kg ha^-1) was in the 40% application, while the lowest seed yield (1070.6 kg ha^-1) was recorded in the 95% application. Intensive shading increased plant height but caused the plant stems to become spindly. Moderately shaded and unshaded plants had a higher number of pods, seeds per plant and grain yield than heavily shaded plants.

Hazelnut Growing in Düzce Province

Hülya ÜNVER — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

Düzce province has an important place in Turkey's hazelnut production. The Black Sea coast, where hazelnuts have been cultivated for thousands of years, are the natural growing area of hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.). Düzce province, located in the Western Black Sea Region, is under the influence of the humid and not too harsh climate seen in the coastal parts of the region. The average temperature of the province is 13.0 °C, the average precipitation is 823.7 kg/m² and the relative humidity is 75%. The general economic structure of the province is based on agriculture, trade and partly industry. In the hazelnut production carried out in 38 provinces in our country, Düzce province accounts for 11% of the production with 83,052 tons. 35.16% of hazelnut production in Düzce province comes from Akçakoca district. This is followed by Central districts with 20.06% and Yığılca districts with 14.28%.

Zoonotic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine and Their Importance for Public Health

Burak ŞAHİN — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, any disease or infection that is naturally transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans or from humans to animals is called zoonotic. Public health is a health approach that is equipped with a holistic health perspective and interacts with scientists from various disciplines and is effective. This study was conducted to reveal the importance of zoonotic diseases in veterinary medicine and public health. Sources around the world and in Turkey regarding the importance of zoonotic diseases in terms of veterinary medicine and public health were reviewed and Google Scholar, Pubmed, YÖK National Thesis Center and Web of Science databases were scanned. Veterinary public health, a branch of preventive medicine, has a field of practice in which epidemiological studies are particularly emphasized. Veterinarians make significant contributions to public health by working in various fields such as protecting animal health, ensuring their welfare, conducting biomedical research and obtaining safe food by raising safe livestock. Zoonotic diseases pose a number of risks to human and animal health. However, these risks can be reduced or even prevented by taking various measures. Among these measures, personal hygiene and disinfection practices have a very important place.

Determination of Some Physicochemical Properties of Camelina Biodiesel Blends with Different Alcohols

Seda ŞAHİN — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

As the world population increases, energy use, environmental pollution and energy prices are also increasing rapidly. Since energy resources are limited and not available everywhere, countries aim to increase alternative energy sources in order to produce their own energy. At the same time, in order to protect the environment from negative effects, research on biodiesel is diversified and the effects of its blends with different alcohols are examined. The Camelina plant seeds preferred in this study contain high levels of oil (42-45%), and the high erucic acid content of the oil (2.3-4.2%) makes the consumption of oil as human food unfavorable. In this case, it makes the use of oil in biofuel production more attractive in terms of sustainability of human food production. The properties of the fuels obtained by blending different alcohols (heptane, hexane, ethanol, butanol, n-pentanol, iso-pentanol) at 10% ratios into Camelina biodiesel (C100) obtained by the transesterification method were determined. It has been observed that the viscosity, density, calorific value and cold flow properties of the fuels obtained by blending alcohols with C100 biodiesel, which has fuel properties in accordance with TS EN 14214 standards, are improved in all blends. While the flash point of heptane, hexane, ethanol and butanol mixture fuels occurred at low temperatures, it was above 50^oC in mixtures with high carbon n-pentanol and iso-pentanol. The high flash point is important for transportation and storage safety and highlights the usability of these fuels. When the fuel properties were examined, the best results among the alcohols blended with camelina biodiesel were obtained in the blend with n-pentanol.

Investigation of the Relationship Between Diabetes Complication Risk Perception and Diabetes Self-Management Perception in Individuals with Diabetes

Mahruk RASHIDI, Neşe KISKAÇ — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

The purpose of this study was to ascertain how diabetic self-management in people with diabetes is related to their assessment of the danger of complications from their diabetes. The research is cross-sectional and descriptive. 223 people with diabetes who were at least 18 years old and gave their consent to participate in the study made up the study's sample. The Perception of Self-Management in Diabetes Scale, the Risk Perception Scale for Complications in Diabetes, and the Personal Data Identification Form were used to gather study data. The statistical application IBM SPSS 26.0 was utilized to analyze the data. The Perception of Self-Management in Diabetes Scale was found to be 24.06±2.52 (intermediate level) in the study. The total score of the sub-dimensions of the Risk Perception Scale for Complications in Diabetes was 2.44±0.48 (above the intermediate level) and the total score of the composite risk knowledge was 2.58±0.26 (intermediate level). No significant relationship was found between the Risk Perception Scale for Complications in Diabetes and the Perception of Self-Management in Diabetes Scale (p<0.05). Individuals' age, duration of diabetes, and education status were found to affect self-management perception in diabetes and risk perception of complications in diabetes. In conclusion, in order to minimize the complications of diabetes, diabetes self-management perception and risk perception of diabetes complications should be high. Diabetes self-management perception and diabetes complications risk perception are influenced by education, age, duration of diabetes, anxiety and optimism. In order to ensure successful diabetes self-management, it is thought that the content, duration and repetition of diabetes education given to individuals should be reviewed, this education should be given at certain intervals, and the individual should be evaluated psycho-socially and directed to receive professional support to manage their anxiety.

The Effect of Different Sowing Dates on Some Morphological and Agronomic Characteristics of Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)

Selim UYGUN, Berna EFE — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

It was aimed to investigate the effect of different sowing times on some morphological and agricultural parameters of buckwheat (population) plant, which has different uses, in spring under Ankara ecological conditions and to determine the appropriate sowing time. The experiments were conducted in a randomised block design with five replications in 2017-2019 under natural conditions. According to the results of the research; buckwheat plants were damaged by low temperatures in late March and early April sowings and herbage yields decreased significantly. The lowest green herb yield was obtained in late March (40.73 kg da^-1), the highest after mid-April (381.83 kg da^-1). It is recommended to plant after mid-April in the region due to damage to the plant in early plantings.

Examination of Nursing Students' Perception of Spiritual Support in Palliative Care and Factors Associated with Spiritual Support Perception

Hamdiye ARDA SÜRÜCÜ, Altun BAKSI, İlknur ÇOBAN — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

It is stated that a part of palliative care is spiritual care, but the spiritual care aspect of the individual is often neglected by the healthcare team members. The aim of this study is to examine nursing students' perception of spiritual support and the factors associated with their perception of spiritual support in palliative care. The study is a descriptive study and its sample consists of 110 students. It was carried out with third and fourth grade nursing students in a health high school between June 1^st and 15^th, 2019 and necessary permissions were obtained. Study data were collected using a data form which was developed in line with the literature and the “Spirituality Support Perception Scale”. Permission was obtained from the institution and the students to conduct the research. 63.6% of nursing students are female and 50.9% are third year students. 64.5% of the students stated that they had heard of the concept of spiritual care, 38.2% had taken lesson on spiritual care, 89.1% stated that spiritual care practices were important in palliative care, and 34.5% stated that spiritual care was partially provided in palliative care. The average score of nursing students' perception of spiritual support in palliative care is 50.38±9.75. It was determined that there was a statistically significant difference in the students' perception of spiritual support in palliative care in terms of the class they were studying in and the presence of any activity for psychological/spiritual relief (p<0.05). It was determined that the nursing students had a higher score average of spirituality support perception. It is necessary to create an appropriate environment for healthcare professionals who provide palliative care in order to meet spirituality support needs of the patients.

Analysis of Arpc1b Gene Expression in Pterygium

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

Pterygium, or flesh growth in the eye, is a common eye illness that causes the conjunctiva on the cornea to expand out of control. The most common cause of epithelial tissue abnormalities is long-term UV radiation exposure from the sun. Although the precise etiology of the pterygium disease is unknown, additional elements such as dry weather, dust, and a vaporization of the tear film, and other genetic factors, Despite the fact that the exact cause of pterygium illness is uncertain, there seems to be a correlation between outdoor work and the illness's development. Subunit 1B of the Actin Related Protein 2/3 Complex the name of the ARPC1B gene. The human Arp2/3 protein complex has seven subunits, and this gene codes for one of them. Sensory rhodopsin-2 protein is a component that belongs to the SOP2 family. The goal of this research was to see how the ARPC1B gene affected pterygium illness. Tissue was extracted during surgery with the subjects' agreement and consent. We employed the technique expression of ARPC1B gene by extracting cDNA synthesis from group of tissues levels assessed by Real-Time PCR, and the diagnosis of pterygium was validated (polymerase chain reaction). According to the findings of qRT-PCR, there was no discernible change. in ARPC1B gene levels of expression in pterygium and normal conjunctival tissues (p>0.005).

Effect of Different Harvest Stages on The Yield and Some Forage Quality Components of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum)

Beyza GÜZAR, Hakan GEREN, Elkhan ALLAHVERDIYEV, Aytǝkin ƏSKƏROVA — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

This study was carried out to determine the effects of different harvesting stages on the forage yield and some forage quality characteristics of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum). The research was carried out as a pot experiment in outdoor conditions at Ege University Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Field Crops, during the summer crop-growing season of 2022. Four different harvest stages (before heading, mid-heading, late heading and mid-dough ripeness) were tested in the study. The experiment was designed as factorial based on randomized complete block with four replications. In the study, some properties were measured such as plant height, dry matter (DM) yield, metabolisable energy, NDF and ADF contents. Results indicated that harvest stages had significant effect on all tested characteristics. The advancing maturity period increased DM accumulation and led to a significant decrease in forage quality parameters. It was also concluded that pearl millet should be cut at mid-heading stages for acceptable DM yield and higher quality silage.

Effects of Motivational Interviewing Intervention on Self- Management and Hba1c in Type 2 Dıabetes Patients

Deniz KAYA MERAL, F. Yasemin KUTLU — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

This study examined the impact of motivational interviewing on self-management and HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes using a pretest–posttest control group in a quasi-experimental research design. Twenty-five experimental and twenty-six control patients who applied to an outpatient clinic in a training and research hospital made up the study's sample. The Diabetes Self-Management Instrument, the Behaviour Change Stage Identification Form for Type 2 Diabetes Patients, and the Patient Information Form were used to gather the data. Following the pretest, the control group underwent standard care while the experimental group underwent four sessions of the motivational interviewing (MI) method. In order to analyze the data, descriptive and comparative statistical techniques were applied. Before the intervention, the trial and control groups' patients' individual and illness characteristics, as well as the results of the Diabetes Self-Management scale, were similar. A statistically significant difference was observed in the post-test Diabetes Self-Management Scale total scores between the patients in the trial and control groups. There was a significant difference between the post-test HbA1c outcomes of the patients in the experimental and control groups when comparing their pre- and post-test HbA1c outcomes. The study's findings demonstrated the efficacy of motivational interviewing in raising type 2 diabetes patients' levels of self-management and reducing their HbA1c results.

Determination of Some Physical Characteristics of Seeds of Different Golden Strawberry (Physalis peruviana L.) Cultivars

Zeynep DUMANOGLU, Gulsum OZTURK — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

Golden strawberry is among the tropical fruits that are consumed fondly in Turkey as well as in the world. More and more research is being done on this fruit day by day. This study was carried out in 2022 at Bingol University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Biosystem Engineering and Ege University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Field Crops. In the study, some physical properties of seeds of two different golden strawberry cultivars (Denizli and Konya) were investigated. It is foreseen that the obtained values will benefit the breeding studies, mechanization practices and product processing steps, thus increasing the production possibilities.

Developing a Solution Density Analysis Program with Image Processing Technique

Muhittin AKSOY, Zafer ÇAMBAY, Serkan METİN — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

Image processing is a computer program that can be used in many industrial applications, integrated with computers. Image processing consists of a series of operations. These processes begin with the capture of the image, pre-analysis preparations are made with image enhancement techniques, and object detection processes are performed. In this study, information is given about the interpretation of the Elisa microplate prepared in laboratory environments using image processing techniques. The aim of the study; It offers alternative analyzes and syntheses through the image processing program, apart from the ongoing existing analysis methods. It is thought that the analysis of the relevant samples using the image analysis program may be an alternative to the existing detection methods. In addition, it has been shown that thanks to the program, it will be possible to reach more precise information in a shorter time. The fact that the analysis and synthesis stages of the preparations are laid out in a systematic way and the pictures taken from the preparations are easily analyzed clearly show us that image processing techniques have a very important place in the field of health, as in every field in today's technology world.

Evaluation of Traditıonal and Complementary Medicine Attitudes of Adults

Neşe KISKAÇ, Muharrem KISKAÇ, Mehmet ZORLU, Cumali KARATOPRAK, Mustafa ÇAKIRCA — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

The aim of this study is to evaluate the attitudes of individuals towards Traditional and Complementary Medicine. This study is cross-sectional and descriptive. The sample of the study consisted of 315 individuals aged 18 years and over who agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected from individuals in the form of an online questionnaire. IBM SPSS 26.0 statistical software program was used for data analysis. The mean total score of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Attitude Scale of the individuals was 112.47±18.60, which is above the middle level, and a significant relationship was found between age and the total score of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Attitude Scale, between marital status and the total score of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Attitude Scale, and between the presence of children and the total score of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Attitude Scale (p<0.05). There was a correlation between the age of the individuals, the sub-dimensions of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Attitude Scale and the total score of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Attitude Scale. There is a positive correlation between age and Intellectual View of Complementary Medicine and Holistic View of Health, and a negative correlation between Dissatisfaction with Modern Medicine. In conclusion, literature studies show that the preference rates for Traditional and Complementary Medicine practices are increasing in the world and in our country, but unconscious use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine practices can also lead to negative consequences in individuals. The use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine practices must be under the control of health professionals with traditional and complementary medicine certificates. Nurses, who are health professionals, have important duties in this regard. According to the results of this study, the use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine practices by individuals in certain groups should be questioned and necessary counseling, training and guidance should be provided.

Different Priming Treatments Effects of The Germination of Peanut under Salinity Conditions

Feride ÖNCAN SÜMER, Hatice Kübra GÖREN, Öner CANAVAR — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

Peanuts, which are in the legume family, have various uses. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of different priming methods on the germination characteristics of peanut seeds under salinity and non-salinity conditions. The study was conducted under laboratory conditions at Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Field Crops. In the study, the effects of four different treatments on the germination characteristics of peanut seeds under salinity and non-salinity conditions were investigated. According to the results of the study, it was observed that the values of the examined characteristics decreased in the seeds exposed to salinity. It has been determined that the applications are positively effective in salinity conditions. The highest values for the highest germination percentage, length of roots, and length of hypocotyl properties were obtained from the application of graphene oxide NPs under non-salinity conditions.

Determination of Forage Quality Characteristics in Some Euphorbia Genotypes of Poisonous Plants in Grassland-Pasture and Natural Vegetations of Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey

Abdulkadir TEMİZYÜZ, Mehmet BAŞBAĞ — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

This study was conducted in May 2023 to determine the forage quality characteristics of some Euphorbia genotypes, which are poisonous plants in the meadow-pasture and natural vegetation of the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. In the genotypes examined in the study, crude protein (CP) was 11.78-22.51%, acid detergent fiber (ADF) was 17.18-31.73%, neutral detergent fiber (NDF) was 22.80-42.22%, acid detergent insoluble protein (ADP) was 0.32-0.97%, dry matter (DM) 86.19-91.11%, digestible dry matter (DDM) 64.18-75.51%, dry matter intake (DMI) 2.84-5.27%, relative feed value (RFV) 141.4-294.3, potassium (K) 1.93-3.75%, calcium (Ca) 1.41-1.93%, magnesium (Mg) 0.23-0.46%, phosphorus (P) 0.32-0.47%, Ca/P 3.01-5.82 and K/(Ca+Mg) varied between 0.86-2.26. In this study, some grass quality values of Euphorbia genotypes were compared; E. aleppica-2 and 1, E. cheiradenia-2, E. denticulate-1 and 2 for CP, E. aleppica-2 and E. cheiradenia-2 for ADF, E. denticulate-1, E. aleppica-2 and 1 for NDF, E. aleppica-2 and E. cheiradenia-2 for DDM, E. denticulate-1, E. aleppica-1 and 2 for DMI, E. aleppica-2, E. denticulate-1 and E. aleppica-1 for RFV gave statistically the highest values. Among these species, E. aleppica-2 and 1, E. denticulate-1 and E. cheiradenia-2, respectively, gave the highest values in terms of many important traits examined (CP, ADF, NDF, DDM, DMI and RFV).

Insurance in the Digital Age: An Assessment of the Skills and Competencies Needed in the Technology, Innovation and Digitalization Process (TIDP)

Erdinç CESUR — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

The aim of this study is to evaluate the skills and competencies needed in the insurance industry in the triangle of technology, innovation and digitalization and to offer tips that all stakeholders, especially insurance businesses, on the digital transformation journey can use and benefit from. This study aims to examine the effects of digital transformation on the insurance industry and to make an evaluation on the skills needed in the insurance profession in the process of technology, innovation and digitalization. The main research question of the study is “What digital knowledge and skills are needed in the insurance profession in the digital age?” It was determined as. The scope of the study is limited to the insurance sector in Turkey. A qualitative research method was used in the study. In order to understand the effects of technology, innovation and digitalization processes on the insurance sector, secondary data in the relevant domestic and foreign literature was studied. By conducting document, document and content analysis, digital transformation in the insurance sector in Turkey and its effects on insurance professional knowledge, skills and competencies were evaluated. In the study, it was tried to determine the skills and competencies required to successfully perform the insurance profession in the technology, innovation and digitalization process in Turkey. On the other hand, it has been determined that the professional standards in practice in Turkey cannot adequately meet this need in the current situation. It is expected that this study will make significant contributions to the determination and change of the skills and competencies of personnel working in the insurance sector in the process of technology, innovation and digitalization.

Investigation of the Effect of Drought Stress on Some Morphological and Physiological Traits in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Alpay BALKAN, Temel GENÇTAN — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

This research was carried out as a pot experiment to investigate the effects of 4 different drought stresses (FC-100%, 75%, 50%, 25%) created through field capacity (FC) on some morphological and physiological traits of bread wheat cultivars at the heading and ripening stages. In the study, 8 bread wheat varieties (Kate A1, Karahan 99, Tosunbey, Golia, Alpu 2001, Sultan 95, Konya 2002 and Eser) were used as material. The experiment was set up with 3 replications according to the split-plot experimental design, with the varieties main plots and drought stress applications sub plots. In the study, characteristics such as flag leaf area, flag leaf angle, chlorophyll content, stomata number, leaf water loss rate, relative water content, root length and root dry weight were investigated. It was determined that the effect of drought stress applications on all the examined traits was statistically significant. In drought stress applications, flag leaf area, flag leaf angle, chlorophyll content, leaf water loss rate, relative water content, stomata number, root length and root dry weight were respectively 4.01-14.02 cm², 20.00-40.83^o, 36.87-49.07 SPAD, 13.68-17.89%, 48.56%-72.61%, 8.01-10.95, 28.92-77.79 cm and 146.04-473.46 mg. As a result, it was determined that as drought stress increased, flag leaf area, flag leaf angle, chlorophyll content, relative water content, root length and root dry weight decreased, while leaf water loss rate and stomata number increased. In addition, it was noted that drought-resistant varieties had higher values in terms of chlorophyll content, relative water content, root length and root dry weight, while drought-sensitive varieties had higher values in terms of flag leaf angle and leaf water loss rate.

Perception of Patient Safety Culture among Healthcare Workers: Comparison of Public Hospitals and Private Hospitals (Batman Province Example)

Süreyya YİĞİTALP RENÇBER, Ali CEYLAN — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

The aim of this study is to compare public and private hospitals by determining the perception of patient safety culture among healthcare professionals. Simple random sampling method was used as the sampling method in public and private hospitals. One-way analysis of variance test was applied to compare patient safety culture scale scores according to educational status, age, education, institution, hospital experience and duty variables. The significance level was determined as 0.05 (p<0.05) in the applied analyses. Statistical analysis was performed with data obtained from a total of 212 people in public and private hospitals. It has been determined that the perception of patient safety culture among healthcare professionals and the patient safety perception of private hospital employees are higher than the patient safety perception of public hospital employees. This study revealed that the perception of patient safety is different between public and private hospital employees.

Investigation of Nursing Students' Sustainable Development Attitudes According to Some Variables: The Case of Erzincan Province

Ebru BOZCU, HANDAN AYDIN KAHRAMAN, Emrah KAHRAMAN — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

This study was conducted to determine the sustainable development awareness levels of nursing students and to examine them in terms of some variables. The findings of the study were obtained by applying the Sustainable Development Awareness Scale of nursing students studying in the nursing department of Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Faculty of Health Sciences. The scale was applied to 226 nursing students. Of the students in the study group, 165 were female and 61 were male. Nursing students' awareness levels of sustainable development are "high" in terms of "environmental" and "economic-social" factors and total scores, and "moderate" in terms of "social" factors. According to the grade level, the sustainable development awareness levels of nursing students differ significantly in terms of both total score and sub-dimension scores. In this direction, it can be said that considering sustainable development holistically in a way that includes environmental, social, economic and cultural dimensions is effective in achieving the program outcomes of nursing students.

Evaluation of the Rational Drug Use Knowledge Level of Vocational School of Health Services Students

ihsan AŞIK — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0300

This study aimed to measure and evaluate the levels of knowledge on Rational Drug Use (RDU) among university students. This descriptive study was conducted during the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year, involving students enrolled in a university vocational school. The study comprised 632 students from the Medical Documentation and Secretarial, First and Emergency Aid, Opticianry, Occupational Therapy, Child Development, and Pharmacy Services programs, who participated voluntarily. Data were collected by a Personal Information Form and the Rational Drug Use Scale. It was found that 75% of the students possessed a sufficient level of knowledge regarding rational drug use. When program-specific analyses were examined, a significant difference was observed between the Medical Documentation and Secretarial program and the Pharmacy Services program. Although consulting a doctor was identified as the primary source of information about drugs, participants who read drug prospectus showed a significant difference in their RDU levels. No significant differences were detected in other socialdemographic characteristics. Furthermore, students who consulted a doctor demonstrated a higher level of RDU knowledge based on their health conditions and habits when they were ill. Conversely, those waiting for their illness to pass and those applying herbal treatments exhibited lower RDU knowledge levels. In comparisons related to drug use, individuals who did not use drugs based on recommendations from acquaintances had higher RDU knowledge levels. The average scores of those who consult with a physician and pharmacist when using products advertised in the media for therapeutic purposes are higher than those who do not use them and claim they consult with acquaintances and neighbors