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https://hdl.handle.net/11729/2437
2024-03-28T12:25:45ZImpact of climate change and land cover dynamics on nitrate transport to surface waters
https://hdl.handle.net/11729/5906
Impact of climate change and land cover dynamics on nitrate transport to surface waters
Boyacıoğlu, Hülya; Gunecti, Mert Can; Barbaros, Filiz; Gül, Ali; Gül, Gülay Onuşluel; Öztürk, Tuğba; Kurnaz, M. Levent
The study investigated the impact of climate and land cover change on water quality. The novel contribution of the study was to investigate the individual and combined impacts of climate and land cover change on water quality with high spatial and temporal resolution in a basin in Turkey. The global circulation model MPI-ESM-MR was dynamically downscaled to 10-km resolution under the RCP8.5 emission scenario. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) was used to model stream flow and nitrate loads. The land cover model outputs that were produced by the Land Change Modeler (LCM) were used for these simulation studies. Results revealed that decreasing precipitation intensity driven by climate change could significantly reduce nitrate transport to surface waters. In the 2075–2100 period, nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N) loads transported to surface water decreased by more than 75%. Furthermore, the transition predominantly from forestry to pastoral farming systems increased loads by about 6%. The study results indicated that fine-resolution land use and climate data lead to better model performance. Environmental managers can also benefit greatly from the LCM-based forecast of land use changes and the SWAT model’s attribution of changes in water quality to land use changes. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.).
This research was supported by the 1003 Programme of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) under Grant Agreement No 116Y423.
2024-03-01T00:00:00ZA review of recent innovations in remote health monitoring
https://hdl.handle.net/11729/5866
A review of recent innovations in remote health monitoring
Dalloul, Ahmed Hany; Miramirkhani, Farshad; Kouhalvandi, Lida
The development of remote health monitoring systems has focused on enhancing healthcare services’ efficiency and quality, particularly in chronic disease management and elderly care. These systems employ a range of sensors and wearable devices to track patients’ health status and offer real-time feedback to healthcare providers. This facilitates prompt interventions and reduces hospitalization rates. The aim of this study is to explore the latest developments in the realm of remote health monitoring systems. In this paper, we explore a wide range of domains, spanning antenna designs, small implantable antennas, on-body wearable solutions, and adaptable detection and imaging systems. Our research also delves into the methodological approaches used in monitoring systems, including the analysis of channel characteristics, advancements in wireless capsule endoscopy, and insightful investigations into sensing and imaging techniques. These advancements hold the potential to improve the accuracy and efficiency of monitoring, ultimately contributing to enhanced health outcomes for patients.
2023-12-01T00:00:00ZThe relationships of neuropsychological factors and loneliness preference in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cognitive disengagement syndrome
https://hdl.handle.net/11729/5823
The relationships of neuropsychological factors and loneliness preference in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cognitive disengagement syndrome
İzmir, Sevim Berrin İnci; Aktan, Zekeriya Deniz; Ercan, Eyüp Sabri
This study aimed to examine emotion dysregulation and internalizing disorders mediating the relationship between selective and sustained attention and loneliness preference in children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS). This study included 176 children and adolescents between ages 8 and 12. The solitude scale for children, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, Child Behavior Checklist, Barkley Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Scale, and CNS Vital Signs test were used. The results suggest that difficulties in emotion regulation and having an internalizing disorder had a mediating effect between difficulties in selective attention and preference for the loneliness of children with ADHD + CDS. Also, it was likely that the association between sustained attention and preference for loneliness is mediated by internalizing disorders. The results suggest that the social problems commonly exhibited by children with ADHD + CDS may be related to deficits in sustained and selective attention.
2023-12-01T00:00:00ZAttitudes of psychiatrists towards people with mental illness: a cross-sectional, multicentre study of stigma in 32 European countries
https://hdl.handle.net/11729/5818
Attitudes of psychiatrists towards people with mental illness: a cross-sectional, multicentre study of stigma in 32 European countries
Őri, Dorottya; Szocsics, Péter; Molnár, Tamás; Bankovska Motlova, Lucie; Kazakova, Olga; Mörkl, Sabrina; Wallies, Michael; Abdulhakim, Mohamed; Boivin, Sylvie; Bruna, Krista; Cabaços, Carolina; Carbone, Elvira Anna; Dashi, Elona; Grech, Giovanni; Greguras, Stjepan; Ivanovic, Iva; Guevara, Kaloyan; Kakar, Selay; Kotsis, Konstantinos; Ingeholm Klinkby, Ida Maria; Maslak, Jovana; Matheiken, Shevonne; Mirkovic, Ana; Nechepurenko, Nikita; Panayi, Angelis; Pereira, Ana Telma Fernandes; Pomarol-Clotet, Edith; Raaj, Shaeraine; Prelog, Polona Rus; Soler-Vidal, Joan; Strumila, Robertas; Schuster, Florian; Kisand, Helena; Reim, Ann; Ahmadova, Gumru; Vircik, Matus; Yılmaz Kafalı, Helin; Grinko, Natalia; Győrffy, Zsuzsa; Rózsa,Sándor
Background: Mental health-related stigma occurs among the public and professionals alike. The lived experience of mental illness has been linked to less stigmatising attitudes. However, data on psychiatrists and the relationship between stigmatising attitudes and psychotherapeutic activity or case discussion groups remains scarce. Methods: A cross-sectional multicentre study was performed in 32 European countries to investigate the lived experiences and attitudes of psychiatrists toward patients with mental illness as well as the relationship between stigma, psychosocial and professional factors. The self-reported, anonymous, internet-based Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Health Care Providers was used to measure the stigmatising attitudes. The survey was translated into the local language of each participating country. All participants were practising specialists and trainees in general adult or child and adolescent psychiatry. The study took place between 2nd October, 2019 and 9th July, 2021 and was preregistered at ClinicalTrial.gov (NCT04644978). Findings: A total of 4245 psychiatrists completed the survey. The majority, 2797 (66%), had completed training in psychiatry, and 3320 (78%) worked in adult psychiatry. The final regression model showed that across European countries more favourable attitudes toward people with mental illness were statistically significantly associated with the lived experience of participants (including seeking help for their own mental health conditions (d = −0.92, 95% confidence interval (CI) = −1.68 to −0.15, p = 0.019), receiving medical treatment for a mental illness (d = −0.88, 95% CI = −1.71 to −0.04, p = 0.040), as well as having a friend or a family member similarly affected (d = −0.68, 95% CI = −1.14 to −0.22, p = 0.004)), being surrounded by colleagues who are less stigmatising (d = −0.98, 95% CI = −1.26 to −0.70, p < 0.001), providing psychotherapy to patients (d = −1.14, 95% CI = −1.63 to −0.65 p < 0.001), and being open to (d = −1.69, 95% CI = −2.53 to −0.85, p < 0.001) and actively participating in (d = −0.94, 95% CI = −1.45 to −0.42, p < 0.001) case discussion, supervision, or Balint groups. Interpretation: Our study highlights the importance of psychotherapy training, supervision, case discussions and Balint groups in reducing the stigmatising attitudes of psychiatrists toward patients. As the findings represent cross-national predictors, Europe-wide policy interventions, national psychiatric education systems and the management of psychiatric institutions should take these findings into consideration. Funding: National Youth Talent Award ( Ministry of Human Resources, Hungary, (NTP-NFTÖ-20-B-0134). All authors received no funding for their contribution.
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