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This study was conducted at two locations (Edirne and Kırklareli) in a randomized complete block design with four replications in 2013 and 2014 growing season in order to determine grain yield, yield parameters and quality traits of the oat genotypes. Overall, 9 oat lines and 5 commercial varieties (Checota, Kırklar, Kahraman, Sebat ve Y-330) were usud in the experiment. The traits such as grain yield, plant height, grain number per panicle, grain weight per panicle, thousand grain weight, test weight, groat percentage and husk rate quality parameter performances of genotypes were investigated. The difference between genotype, environment and variety x environment interaction were found statistically significant in terms of all properties studied except genotype x location interaction of grain yield and between location of groat percentage. According to the average of two locations of the grain yield, plant height, grain number per panicle, grain weight per panicle, 1000 grain weight, test weight, goat percent and husk rate of oat lines ranged between; 413.6-810.4 (684.4) kg da-1, 128.1-172.5 (154.7) cm, 64.1-143.5 (92.7) %, 2.50-4.15 (3.06) g, 21.1-41.3 (33.5) g, 47.0-59.8 (54.4) kg hl-1, 64.7-78.0 (71.3) % and 20.8-34.9 (28.6)%, respectively. In Kırklareli location, the grain yield, 1000 grain weight and husk rate of the genotypes were higher, while plant height, grain number per panicle, grain weight per panicle, test weight and groat percentage were higher in Edirne. The oat line 6 sustained the highest grain yield with 810.4 kg da-1 and followed by oat line 7 with 776.6 kg da-1 and oat line 4 with 768.7 kg da-1 in terms of grain yield for mean of two locations. In the check varieties, Kahraman sustained the highest grain yield with 746.4 kg da-1 and followed by Kırklar with 716.5 kg da-1 while the lowest grain yield was obtained from the Y-330 with 413.6 kg da-1 and Checota variety with 512.6 kg da-1. The oat lines 6, 12 and 3 and Kahraman variety were better for the purpose of observed traits., Bu çalışma, yulaf genotiplerin tane verimi, verim öğeleri ve kalite özelliklerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla 2013-14 üretim sezonunda iki lokasyonda (Edirne ve Kırklareli) tesadüf blokları deneme desenine göre 4 tekerrürlü olarak yürütülmüştür. Denemede 9 yulaf hattı ve 5 standart çeşit (Checota, Kırklar, Kahraman, Sebat ve Y-330) kullanılmıştır. Genotiplerin tane verimi, bitki boyu, salkımda tane sayısı, salkımda tane ağırlığı ile kalite özelliklerinden 1000 tane ağırlığı, hektolitre ağırlığı, tane iç oranı ve kavuz oranı incelenmiştir. Tane verimi yönünden genotip x lokasyon ile tane iç oranı yönünden lokasyonlar arası hariç incelenen tüm özellikler yönünden genotip, lokasyon ve genotip x lokasyon interaksiyonları istatistiki olarak önemli bulunmuştur. İki lokasyon ortalamasına göre genotiplerin tane verimi; 413.6-810.4 (684.4) kg da-1, bitki boyu; 128.1-171.3 (154.7) cm, salkımda tane sayısı; 64.1-143.5 (92.7) adet, salkımda tane ağırlığı; 2.50-4.5 (3.06) g, 1000 tane ağırlığı; 21.1-41.3 (33.5) g, hektolitre ağırlığı; 47.0-59.8 (54.4) kg hl-1, tane iç oranı %64.7-74.1 (70.9) ve kavuz oranı; %26.0-34.9 (29.0) arasında değişim göstermiştir. Kırklareli lokasyonunda genotiplerin tane verimi, 1000 tane ağırlığı ve kavuz oranı daha yüksek olurken, Edirne lokasyonunda ise bitki boyu, salkımda tane sayısı, salkımda tane ağırlığı, hektolitre ağırlığı ve iç tane oranı daha yüksek olarak belirlenmiştir. Tane verimi yönünden lokasyon ortalamalarına göre 810.4 kg da-1 ile 6, 776.6 kg da-1 ile 7 ve 768.7 kg da-1 ile 4 nolu genotipler en yüksek tane verimine ulaşmıştır. Standart çeşitlerden 746.4 kg da-1 ile Kahraman ve 716.5 kg da-1 ile Kırklar en yüksek tane verimine ulaşırken, 413.6 kg da-1 ile Y-330 ve 512.6 kg da-1 ile Checota en düşük tane verimi veren çeşitler olmuşlardır. İncelenen özellikler yönünden 6, 12 ve 3 nolu hatlar ile Kahraman çeşidi ön plana çıkmıştır.

To compare refractive changes following 23-gauge (G) vitrectomy with or without gas tamponade in pseudophakic eyes. This retrospective study included patients with neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd: YAG) laser capsulotomy, who underwent 23 G pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) between February 2015 and March 2019. Indications for surgery included; rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in Group 1 and epiretinal membrane or vitreous hemorrhage (VH) in Group 2. Gas tamponade 12% perflouropropane (C3F8) was used in Group 1 whereas no tamponade was used in Group 2. The minimum follow-up was 24 months for both groups. A total of 47 patients were recruited (Group 1, n=27 and Group 2, n=20). The visual acuity improvement was statistically significant in both groups (p

Alman İranolog Oskar Mann, 1901–1906 yılları arasında İranî diller ve diyalektlerini araştırma amacıyla Osmanlı Devleti’nin doğusuna ve İran’a iki büyük bilimsel seyahat gerçekleştirmiştir. 1901 yılında İran’a yaptığı ilk seyahat iki yıl sürerken 1906 yılında Osmanlı coğrafyasına gerçekleştirdiği ikinci yolculuk ise sadece bir yıl sürmüştür. Mann, Königlich-Preußischen Akademie der Wissenschaften (Prusya-Krallığı Bilimler Akademisi) tarafından finanse edilen her iki seyahati boyunca ailesi başta olmak üzere İranolog Friedrich Carl Andreas (1846–1930), oryantalist Eduard Sachau (1845–1930) ve bağlı bulunduğu kuruma araştırmalarının ayrıntılarına dair mektuplar yazmıştır. Sahadaki yoğun filolojik araştırmaların yanı sıra yazma eserler toplayan Mann, bunları koruması için kız kardeşi Marthe Mann’a göndermiştir. Beraberinde Berlin’e getirdiği filolojik malzemeleri de kullanarak Persische und Kurdische Forschungen (Fars ve Kürt Araştırmaları) adlı dört parçadan oluşacak kitap serisinin üçünü ancak 1910’da yayımlayabilmiştir. Mann’ın Osmanlı Devleti’nden yazdığı mektuplarını (1906–1907) inceleyen bu çalışma, onun Zazacayla ilk karşılaşmasını ve onu İranî diller arasında nasıl kategorize ettiğini ele almaktadır., The German Iranologist Oskar Mann made two major expeditions to the East of the Ottoman Empire and Iran between 1901-1906 to study the Iranian languages and dialects. While his first trip through Iran in 1901 lasted two years, the second travel to the Ottoman Empire in 1906 lasted only one year. During both expeditions financed by the Königlich-Preußischen Akademie der Wissenschaften (Prussian-Kingdom Academy of Sciences), Mann regularly wrote letters about the details of the research, particularly to his family, the Iranologist Friedrich Carl Andreas (1846–1930), the orientalist Eduard Sachau (1845–1930) and to the Akademie der Wissenschaften. In addition to intensive philological research in the field, Mann also collected manuscripts and sent them to his sister Marthe Mann for protection. By using the philological materials he brought with him to Berlin, he was able to publish three of the four-part book series called Persische und Kurdische Forschungen until 1910. Examining Mann's Ottoman letters (1906-1907), this study, firstly discusses his first encounter with the Zaza language and secondly investigates how he classifies it among Iranian languages.

Objectives: To evaluate the functional and morphological outcomes of vitrectomy in combination with intravitreal 5\% C3F8 tamponade and subretinal injections of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) in patients with submacular hemorrhage (SMH) and to investigate the preoperative prognostic factors. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 30 patients (16 women, 14 men) diagnosed with SMH secondary to neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Preoperative SMH thickness and area, ellipsoid zone integrity, and postoperative reduction in the amount of subfoveal blood on optical coherence tomography and fundus photographs were assessed. Furthermore, visual acuity (VA), hemorrhage duration, and the need for additional intravitreal anti-VEGF injections were recorded. Results: The patients' mean age was 73.33 +/- 8.23 years. Mean VA improved from logMAR 2.11 +/- 0.84 at baseline to logMAR 1.32 +/- 0.91, 0.94 +/- 0.66, 1.13 +/- 0.84, and 1.00 +/- 0.70 at postoperative month 1, 2, 3, and 6, respectively. A significant negative correlation was found between hemorrhage duration and postoperative VA at month 2 (p=0.005), month 3 (p=0.019), and month 6 (p=0.012). The mean preoperative SMH duration was significantly shorter in patients who achieved total resolution of the hemorrhage compared with the subtotal resolution group (p

To compare conventional 360° internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling and temporal inverted ILM flap technique with regard to postoperative foveal displacement.Patients who underwent 23G vitrectomy...

Objective To quantify microstructutal alterations in the macula and peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) in patients recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using spectral domain optic coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Design Retrospective, observational. Participants This comparative, cross-sectional study included patients who recovered from COVID-19 (Group 1) and age- and sex-matched normal controls (Group 2). Methods A comprehensive ophthalmic examination, including best-corrected visual acuity and biomicroscopic anterior and posterior segment examination was performed. SD-OCT analysis of the macula and peripapillary RNFL was obtained for each participant. In addition, patient demographics and comorbidities were recorded. Results 238 eyes of 122 subjects (Group 1: n = 63; Group 2: n = 59) were included. The incidence of coexisting comorbidity was higher in Group 1 (n = 26/63, 41.3%) compared with Group 2 (n = 12/59, 20.3%) (p = 0.013). The central foveal thickness (CFT) was significantly higher in Group 1 (271.0±26.8 µm) than Group 2 (263.2±22.0 µm) (p = 0.015). The average outer nuclear layer (ONL) thickness at central fovea in Group 1 (85.4±13.3 µm) was significantly thicker than that in Group 2 (81.4±15.2 µm) (p = 0.035). The mean peripapillary RNFL thickness of Group 1 (102.6±8.8 µm) and Group 2 (100.9±8.3 µm) were similar (p = 0.145). The mean choroidal thickness of groups at the fovea and at 1500 µm nasal and temporal to the fovea were not significantly different (p > 0.05 for all). Conclusion Significant thickness alterations in individual retinal layers and CFT was detected in post–COVID-19 patients. The increase in CFT and ONL thickness might be attributed to direct infection or viral-induced inflammatory response of retina.

Son yillarda, teknolojik gelismelere paralel olarak retinal goruntuleme yontemlerineher gecen gun bir yenisi eklenmektedir. Bu sayede, retina hastaliklarinintanisi, ayirici tanisi ve hem medikal hem de cerrahi tedavisinde bas dondurucugelismeler olmustur.Bu kitap gecmisten gunumuze, klinik pratigimize giren retinal goruntulemeyontemlerinin tumunun bir kaynakta toplanmasi amaciyla kaleme alinmistir.Kitabin iceriginde; renkli fundus fotografisinden non-kontkt genis acili goruntulemeye,fundus otofloresastan MultiColor goruntulemeye, elektrofizyolojidenmikroperimetri ve optik sinir basi goruntulemeye, okuler ultrasonografidenoptik koherens tomografi anjiyografi, floresein anjiyografi ve indosiyanin yesilianjiyografiye tum goruntuleme yontemleri yer almaktadir.Kitaptaki tum bolumlerin yaziminda retina hastaliklarinin tani ve tedavisiniogrenme ve ogretme heyecani tasiyan genc meslektaslarimiz gorev almistir. Onlarinazmi ve istegi olmasaydi bu eseri gerceklestiremezdik. Her birine ayri ayricok tesekkur ediyorum.Bu eserin tum goz hekimlerine, ozellikle asistanliga veya uzmanliga yeni baslayangenc meslektaslarimiza faydali olmasini temmeni ederim. EditorProf. Dr. Remzi Avci

Purpose: To quantitatively evaluate structural changes associated with inner retinal dimples (IRDs) and qualitatively classify the internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap configuration after temporal inverted ILM flap technique using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Methods: Twenty-three eyes of 23 patients with successfully closed idiopathic, large (>400 μm) macular hole were enrolled. Patients were treated with pars plana vitrectomy followed by temporal inverted ILM flap technique. A complete ophthalmologic examination including cross sectional and en face OCT in addition to multicolor blue reflectance imaging of confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (cSLO) was performed preoperatively and at postoperative month-12. The location, number, depth, and width of the IRDs were analyzed using blue reflectance images of multicolor cSLO and en face OCT. The ILM flap is also classified as smooth, wrinkled, and folded with en face OCT. Results: The mean number of IRDs visualized on en face OCT ( n = 23.08 ± 22.05) was statistically significantly higher compared with multicolor cSLO blue reflectance module (5.91 ± 10.58; p Conclusion: En face OCT is a novel imaging modality that offers improved visualization and accuracy in identifying the features of the IRDs and the ILM flap. Additionally, it provides clear visualization of the vitreoretinal interface to distinguish whether ILM was peeled or not in the initial surgery.

In the 19th century, many Europeans from different professions, including missionaries, orientalists, soldiers, administrators and researchers, travelled around Ottoman territories and left books behind. Contrary to classical scientific studies, travel writing can be considered as an alternative research model. Although travelogues are based on highly subjective data for the social science as a narrative genre, it provides intense and rich scientific materials. In this context, Eduard Sachau (1845-1930), a German orientalist and traveller, made a journey within the Ottoman territory in 1879, which lasted about six months. He then published his notes as a book in 1883 in Germany under the title Reise in Syrien und Mesopotamien (Journey to Syria and Mesopotamia). Although Sachau was originally a philologist, he travelled as a sociologist, anthropologist and archaeologist, and provided important information about the Arabs, Kurds, Turks, Nesturian, Yakubi and Yezidis who lived on Ottoman territory. This article firstly claims that Sachau’s travel is a process of orientalist-knowledge production. Secondly, it demonstrates how he converted these collected information into academic texts in different ways., 19. yüzyılda misyoner, oryantalist, asker, yönetici ve araştırmacılar olmak üzere farklı meslek gruplarından birçok Avrupalı, Osmanlı topraklarını dolaşarak arkalarında seyahat kitapları bırakmışlardır. Klasik bilimsel çalışmaların aksine alternatif bir araştırma modeli olarak kabul edilebilecek olan seyahat yazını bir anlatı türü olarak sosyal bilimlerin farklı disiplinleri için oldukça sübjektif verilere dayansa da yoğun ve zengin bir bilimsel materyal sunmaktadır. Bu bağlamda bir Alman oryantalist ve seyyah olan Eduard Sachau (1845-1930) Osmanlı toprakları içerisinde 1879’da başlayarak yaklaşık altı ay süren bir seyahat gerçekleştirmiş ve seyahat notlarını Reise in Syrien und Mesopotamien (Suriye ve Mezopotamya Seyahati) adıyla 1883 yılında Almanya’da kitap olarak yayımlamıştır. Aslında bir filolog olan Sachau, tıpkı bir sosyolog, antropolog ve arkeolog gibi dolaşarak Osmanlı taşrasında yaşayan Arap, Kürt, Türk, Nasturi, Yakubi ve Yezidiler hakkında önemli bilgiler sunmuştur. Bu çalışma, bir bilim insanı olarak Sachau’nun seyahatinin oryantalist bilgi üretim süreci olduğunu iddia etmekte ve onun süreçte bu topladığı bilgiyi farklı yollarla akademik metinlere transfer ettiğini öne sürmektedir.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect of ectopic inner foveal layers (EIFL) based staging scheme, foveal avascular zone (FAZ) alterations and other microstructural optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings on visual function for patients undergoing idiopathic epiretinal membrane (iERM) surgery. SUBJECTS/METHODS: In this retrospective study, patients who underwent 27 G pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for idiopathic ERM with a minimum follow-up of 12 months were included. Preoperative and postoperative OCT scans, FAZ area measurements on en face OCT angiography images and mean retinal sensitivity (MRS) using microperimetry were recorded in all cases. The correlation of FAZ area, EIFL and other OCT parameters with preoperative and postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was analysed. RESULTS: In all, 112 eyes of 112 patients were included. Visual acuity improvement was statistically significant in all four stages; however, differences between Stages 2, 3 and 4 ERMs remained significant (p

Purpose. To report the outcomes of combined surgery using femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and sutureless 27-gauge pars plana vitrectomy with intravitreal tamponade.Methods. This retrospective clinical study involved 23 eyes of 23 patients on whom combined vitreoretinal surgery was performed. Patients were initially given the femtosecond laser treatment that was performed after selection of capsulotomy and lens fragmentation patterns. The capsulotomy diameter was chosen as 4.9 mm in all patients. After the femtosecond laser, the sutureless phacovitrectomy procedure was performed. At the end of surgery, perfluoropropane or sterile air tamponade was applied.Results. The mean age of patients was 66.43 ± 7.61 (range, 54–83) years. Fifteen patients were females (65.2%). The mean follow-up was 16.09 ± 4.71 (range, 9–25) months. The most common surgical indication was epiretinal membrane (65.3%). The mean preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.71 ± 0.44 (range, 1.7–0.3) logMAR, and the mean postoperative BCVA at 6 months was 0.16 ± 0.14 (range, 0.4–0) logMARp<0.001. The mean target sphere refractive error was −0.24 ± 0.16 (range, −0.50–0.11) D, and the mean postoperative spherical equivalent refractive error was −0.14 ± 0.39 (range, −1.00–0.50) D at 6 monthsp=0.196. All intraocular lenses (IOLs) remained well centered in the capsular bag during surgery and follow-up. There was no iris capture, posterior synechiae, capsular opacification, or pseudophakic cystoid macular edema. The only complication related to femtosecond laser was two cases of subconjunctival haemorrhage related with suction.Conclusions. FLACS is a safe and effective technique providing the advantage of repeatable, precise capsulorhexis shape and size to achieve a well-centered and stable IOL postoperatively. These advantages can certainly improve the results of vitrectomy, especially in gas-filled eyes. FLACS and 27-gauge sutureless combined surgery may be a future trend in appropriate cases.

Purpose: To compare the functional, anatomical, and morphological results of conventional internal limiting membrane peeling versus temporal inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique for the treatment of macular holes larger than 400 μm. Design: Retrospective, comparative case series. Methods: A total of 33 patients were included, of whom 18 were treated with internal limiting membrane peeling (Group 1) and 15 were treated with temporal inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique (Group 2). Complete ophthalmic examination, such as microperimetry and optical coherence tomography, was performed preoperatively and at 12 months after surgery. Results: The closure rates accomplished in Groups 1 and 2 were 72.2% and 100%, respectively (p = 0.036). The mean improvement in best-corrected visual acuity was logMAR 0.49 ± 0.17 in Group 1 and logMAR 0.91 ± 0.15 in Group 2 (p = 0.037). U-shaped closure was achieved in one eye in Group 1 and 12 eyes in Group 2 (p Conclusion: The single-layered temporal inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique improves not only anatomical and morphological but also functional outcomes of surgery for large macular holes. Furthermore, this technique seems to minimize the risk of iatrogenic trauma to the nasal part of the fovea and the corresponding papillomacular bundle fibers.

Purpose. To compare the effectiveness of sustained-release dexamethasone (DEX) intravitreal implant in nonvitrectomized eyes and vitrectomized eyes with diabetic macular edema (DME). Methods. A retrospective review of the medical records of 40 eyes of 30 consecutive patients with diabetic macular edema who underwent intravitreal DEX implant injection. Patients were divided into 2 subgroups: 31 eyes that were nonvitrectomized (group 1) and 9 eyes that had previously undergone standard pars plana vitrectomy (group 2). The main outcome measures were BCVA and foveal thickness (FT). Results. A significant improvement was seen in BCVA in both group 1 and group 2 at the 1st, 2nd, and 6th months after treatment with DEX implant (p<0.05). In group 1, a significant reduction in FT was observed at the 1st, 2nd, and 6th months (p<0.05). In group 2, a significant reduction in FT was seen at the 1st and 2nd months (p<0.05), but the reduction rate at the 6th month after the injection was not statistically significant (p=0.06). Conclusion. DEX implant is effective for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, and the effectiveness of the drug is similar in vitrectomized and nonvitrectomized eyes.

Process orientation is often seen as a central starting point for optimizing business performance. This is especially true for supply chain workflows because modeling, understood as specifying activities, data, resources, and control flows, is usually the first step in selecting and implementing digital approaches such as smart factories, virtual agents, and autonomous systems. Many different process notations are known (e.g., detailed vs. rough, flexible vs. standardized, etc.), and at the same time, fundamentally different SCM process types make various assumptions about suitable modeling (e.g., integration of value chain partners, standardization). This chapter presents an association model that suggests which notation fits best to which SCM type. The chapter discusses the benefits of specific notations for classical as well as modern challenges of SCM to help in the selection of notations. The resulting specifications serve as the basis for the holistic digitization of supply chains.

Process orientation is considered a key driver for the efficiency and effectiveness of modern supply chains. It is recognised in science and practice that the modelling of logistics processes is the first step in their optimisation. At the same time, well-known process modelling techniques are not suitable for every type of supply chain. This article uses two established frameworks to make recommendations regarding which modelling technique fits to which supply chain type. For example, BPMN or BPMN light can help lean processes, while flexible and collaborative supply chains more likely require BPM 2.0 and case management techniques. Practitioners can use these findings to apply the most promising process management technique for their business purposes. From the scientific point of view, this article focuses on the integration and process orientation of supply chains and fosters with it the necessity of corporate customer-centricity.

Intraocular corticosteroids are used in ophthalmologic conditions such as macular edema secondary to vascular occlusions, diabetes, and uveitis. Infectious ocular diseases must be ruled out before intravitreal corticosteroid implantation. Here, the authors report a case that has been referred to their clinic for surgical treatment due to dense vitreous hemorrhage in the right eye after bilateral intravitreal dexamethasone implantation. As an intraoperative finding, diffuse changes in the color-like paleness of the retina as well as intraretinal white-colored deposits were observed. Serology tests were performed, and syphilis serology was positive. Intravenous penicillin provides resolution of inflammation. [ Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina . 2019;50:e77–e80.]

Bu arastirma, ekmeklik bugdayda bazi kalite kriterleri (bin tane agirligi, hektolitre agirligi, protein orani, gluten miktari, gluten indeksi ve zeleny sedimentasyon) uzerine; genotip, cevre ve genotip x cevre interaksiyonun etkilerini belirlemek amaciyla 2015–2016 yilinda Edirne1, Edirne2, Kesan, Luleburgaz ve Tekirdag lokasyonlarinda yurutulmustur. Yirmi bes genotipten olusan deneme, (bes cesit ve yirmi hat) Tesaduf Bloklari Deneme Desenine gore dort tekerrurlu olarak yurutulmustur. Arastirmada genotiplerin bes farkli cevredeki bin tane agirligi, hektolitre agirligi, protein orani, gluten, gluten indeksi ve zeleny sedimentasyonu incelenmistir. Genotip, cevre ve genotip x cevre interaksiyonun incelenen tum ozellikler uzerine etkileri istatistiki olarak onemli bulunmustur. Bu ozellikler uzerine genotip ve cevre etkileri farkli duzeylerde olmustur. Cevrenin sedimentasyona etkisi en az olurken, bin tane ve hektolitre agirligi uzerine etkisi en fazla olmustur. Genotiplerin tum lokasyonlardaki ortalama bin tane agirligi; 29.9–48.1 (39.71) g, hektolitre agirligi; 78.3–85.7 (81.84) kg/hl, protein orani; %10.0–12.9 (11.09), gluten miktari; %25.4–39.5 (32.20), gluten indeksi; %18.8–93.1 (66.88), sedimentasyon ise 18.9–59.7 (41.03) ml arasinda degismistir. Incelenen kalite ozelliklerinden protein, gluten ve bin tane agirligi arasinda onemli bir iliski belirlenirken, diger yandan da zeleny sedimentasyon, gluten indeks ve hektolitre agirligi arasinda da onemli iliski tespit edilmistir. Protein, gluten ve bin tane agirligi yonunden 18, 25 ve 14 nolu genotipler ile Aldane cesidi, zeleny sedimentasyon, gluten indeks ve hektolitre agirligi bakimindan ise 7 nolu genotip en kaliteli olarak belirlenmistir. Tekirdag ve Edirne2 lokasyonlari en kaliteli cevre, Edirne1 lokasyonu ise kalitesi en dusuk cevre olarak belirlenmistir. Tum kalite ozellikleri yonunden Aldane, 3, 7 ve 25 nolu genotipler en kaliteli, 21, 19 ve 4 nolu genotipler ise kalitesi en dusuk genotipler olarak belirlenmistir.

Bu calisma, Trakya Tarimsal Arastirma Enstitusunun islah calismalari sonucu gelistirilen yulaf genotiplerinin tane verimi, bazi kalite ve tarimsal ozelliklerinin belirlenmesi amaciyla 2012-2013 uretim yillarinda Edirne ve 2013–2014 uretim sezonunda Edirne ve Kirklareli lokasyonlarinda Tesaduf Bloklari Deneme Desenine gore dort tekerrurlu olarak yurutulmustur. On alti yulaf genotipinin kullanildigi denemede, bes standart cesit (Checota, Kirklar, Kahraman, Sebat ve Y-330) yer almistir. Genotiplerin tane verimi, bitki boyu, olgunlasma suresi ile kalite ozelliklerinden bin tane agirligi, hektolitre agirligi, protein orani, ic orani, kavuz orani ve elek analizi incelenmistir. Incelenen ozellikler yonunden genotipler ve lokasyonlar arasindaki farklilik istatistiki olarak onemli bulunmustur. 2012–2013 yili Edirne, 2013–2014 yili Edirne ve Kirklareli lokasyonlarinda genotiplerin tane verimi; 281.4–688.3, 349.1–828.0 ve 478.2–993.0 kg/da, bitki boyu; 110.8–156.0, 141.3– 177.5 ve 126.3–171.3 cm, olgunlasma suresi; 29–37, 33–39 ve 36–43 gun, 1000 tane agirligi; 18.7–31.6, 19.6– 38.7 ve 22.7–45.0 g, hektolitre agirligi; 43.9–55.5, 45.7–60.4 ve 44.0–60.7 kg/hl, protein orani; %12.7–15.2, %10.9–14.3 ve %9.0–11.3, tane ic orani %56.1–75.5, 62.5–77.7 ve %61.5–78.4, kavuz orani; %24.5–43.6, %20.0–37.3 ve %21.6–38.2 ve 2.2 mm elek ustu %25.1–81.9, %17.3–93.7 ve %28.3–95.5 arasinda degisim gostermistir. Tane verimi yonunden lokasyon ortalamalarina gore 734.8 kg/da ile 10, 728.1 kg/da ile 7 ve 695.6 kg/da ile 15 nolu genotipler en yuksek tane verimine ulasmistir. Standart cesitlerden 690.2 kg/da ile Kirklar ve 686.3 kg/da ile Kahraman en yuksek tane verimine ulasirken, 372.1 kg/da ile Y-330 ve 397.0 kg/da ile Checota cesitleri ise en dusuk tane verimine ulasmistir. Incelenen ozellikler yonunden one cikan kisa boylu ve yatmaya dayanikli 15 nolu hat, 2014 yilinda tescile verilmistir.

In business process management, numerous established methods, good practices and techniques for the modeling and execution of workflows are known. Many of them are domain-independent, which means their application is also very promising for software development processes. However, the various approaches of software engineering are fundamentally different, so that not all techniques can be applied. This position paper initially collects 26 basic process characteristics (e.g., structurability, collaboration type). A generic classification schema is created, which gives recommendations for appropriate built-time technologies for existing processes. In order to make use of BPM's body of knowledge for software engineering, it was examined which techniques could be used for the two classic forms of the software development process (for example case management for agile processes versus variants of BPMN for traditional development processes).

WOS: 000410594600003, PubMed ID: 28731058, Purpose To evaluate surgical intervention with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for correction of optic disc pit maculopathy (ODP-M). Patients and methods Retrospective chart review from 13 centres of 51 eyes of 50 patients with ODP-M who underwent PPV between 2002-2014. Anatomic and final best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) outcomes were evaluated for all cases with different adjuvant techniques. Results There were 23 males and 27 females with median age 25.5 (6-68) years. Preoperative median foveal thickness was 694.5 (331-1384) mu m and improved to 252.5 (153-1405) mu m. Median BCVA improved from 20/200 (20/20000 to 20/40) to 20/40 (20/2000 to 20/20) with 20/40 or better in 31 eyes. Complete retinal reattachment was achieved in 44 eyes (86.3%) at 7.1 (5.9) months. The good surgical outcomes were achieved in different adjuvant groups. Median follow-up was 24 (6 to 120) months. Conclusions These results confirm the long-term effectiveness of PPV for ODP-M. Prospective studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of any adjuvant technique in improving the success of PPV for ODP-M.

Objective: To determine the contribution of multifocal electroretinography (mfERG) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) in predicting the visual outcome in patients with macula-off reti - nal detachments. Material and Methods: Thirthy-seven eyes of 37 patients who had undergone con - ventional scleral buckling surgery with the diagnosis of macula-off retinal detachment were included in this prospective study. The fellow eyes of the patients served as the control group. Each study par - ticipant underwent a comprehensive ophthalmological examination and mfERG recordings were ob - tained preoperatively and postoperatively. Preoperative height of macular detachment (HMD) and scans of the fovea were assessed with OCT. Results: P1 and N1 amplitude responses of mfERG improved significantly in postoperative period (p

Purpose: The evaluation of long-term results of vitreoretinal surgery and retinal capillary hemangioblastoma (RCH) resection in patients with complicated retinal detachment (RD) secondary to RCHs. Methods: Twelve eyes of 12 patients were operated on with vitreoretinal surgery, including occlusion of afferent and efferent feeder vessels with endodiathermy and endolaser photocoagulation, and subsequent resection of RCHs. The long-term anatomical and visual outcomes were retrospectively evaluated. Results: Total exudative RD was detected in six eyes and subtotal exudative RD was found in the remaining six eyes. A tractional component was present in eight eyes, and four eyes had pure exudative RD. Laser treatment had been previously applied to four eyes but vitreoretinal surgery was the primary treatment in eight eyes. A total of 19 RCHs were resected. The quadrant location of RCHs was superior temporal in six, superior nasal in five, inferior nasal in five, and inferior temporal in three. The dimensions of the RCHs ranged between 1 and 4 disk diameters (DD) (1-DD in 1 eye, 1.5-DD in 3, 2-DD in 10, 2.5-DD in 3, 3-DD in 1, and 4-DD in 1). Preoperative mean logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution visual acuity was 1.9 +/- 1.0 (3.0-0.7) (20/1,588 +/- 20/200 [20/20,000-20/100]). Silicone oil and C3F8 was applied to four and eight eyes, respectively. The median postoperative follow-up was 30.5 (18-48) months. Single operation and final anatomical success was obtained in 9 and 11 eyes, respectively. Mean logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution visual acuity in the postoperative 18th month and at the final visit were 1.05 +/- 0.8 (3.0-0.2) (20/224 +/- 20/125 [20/20,000-20/32]) and 0.96 +/- 0.8 (3.0-0.2) (20/182 +/- 20/125 [20/20,000-20/32]), respectively. New RCHs occurred in eight eyes. Rubeosis iridis was not present in any of the eyes. Conclusion: Promising anatomical and visual outcomes were obtained after vitreoretinal surgery and resection of RCHs in eyes with complicated RD secondary to RCH. However, life-long follow-up is needed to recognize recurrent RD seen even in the early period or recurrences of RCHs seen in the long-term period.

Bu arastirma islah calismalari sonucu gelistirilen ileri kademe bazi arpa genotiplerinde tane verimi ve bazi agronomik karakterlerinin belirlenmesi amaciyla yurutulmustur. Arastirma 2008-2009 uretim yilinda, Edirne ve Tekirdag lokasyonlarinda, 25 genotip ile tesaduf bloklari deneme desenine gore 4 tekrarlamali olarak yurutulmustur. Arastirmada; tane verimi, bitki boyu, yatmaya dayaniklilik, basaklanma gun sayisi, olgunlasma gun sayisi, arpa agbenek ve kulleme hastaliklarina reaksiyonlari ile bin tane agirligi, hektolitre agirligi ve protein orani ve bu karakterler arasindaki iliskiler incelenmistir. Arastirmada ortalama verim 524.1 kg/da, Edirne lokasyonu ortalama verimi 488.3 kg/da, Tekirdag’da ise 560.0 kg/da, en yuksek verim 619.5 kg/da ile Marti cesidinde belirlenmistir. Bitki boyu 89.5 ile 108.5 cm arasinda olculmustur. Trakya Bolgesinin yaygin hastaliklarindan birisi arpa agbenek ( Drechslera teres f . teres ) hastaligina genotipler orta hassas reaksiyon gostermistir. En yuksek bin tane TEA1619-20 hattinda ve en yuksek hektolitre agirligi TEA1619-17 hattinda tespit edilmistir. Protein orani genotipler arasinda onemli farklilik gostermis olup en yuksek protein Lord (%12.3) cesidinde saptanmistir. Arastirmadaki uzun boylu ve erkenci cesitler daha yuksek verim vermistir. Yatmaya dayaniklilik ile bitki boyu arasindaki yuksek olumlu iliski belirlenmesi (r=0.871**) bu karakterin yatmaya dayaniklilik icin kullanilabilecegini gostermistir. Arastirmada tane verimi ve incelenen bazi ozelliklere gore Marti, Hasat, TEA1619-17 ve TEA1619-20 genotipleri one cikmistir.

Bu calismada Alman emperyalizmi incelenerek ozellikle demiryollarinin emperyalist araclara nasil donustugu “Bagdat Demiryolu” projesiyle orneklendirilmistir. Oncelikle Bagdat Demiryolu projesiyle Almanlarin siyasi ve ekonomik beklentileri irdelenerek Alman emperyalizminin Osmanli’ya nasil sizdigi incelenmistir. Boylece Alman dis politikasinin yayilma alani olarak yonunu Osmanli’ya neden cevirdigi sorusuna da yanit aranmistir.

Purpose: To compare the efficacy of intravitreal and sub-Tenon (ST) posterior triamcinolone injection in the treatment of bilateral diabetic diffuse macular edema (DDME). Methods: 28 eyes of 14 diabetic patients with bilateral DDME were included in this prospective randomized study. One eye of each individual received a sub-Tenon (ST) posterior triamcinolone injection (ST group), whereas the fellow eye received an intravitreal triamcinolone injection (IV group). All eyes were treated with supplementary focal laser after the injections. Cases were evaluated 1, 2, 3 and 6 months after the initial treatment. Results: Both groups had visual improvement and macular edema reduction following the injections. This temporary effect was prominent for 24 weeks in the IV group and for 8 weeks in the ST group. Edema resorption and visual improvement were more pronounced in the IV group, although this difference was not statistically significant. No major complications were observed except for moderate and reversible intraocular pressure elevation in some cases. Conclusion: Both intravitreal and ST injections of triamcinolone appear to yield a significant visual recovery and prompt resolution of DDME. The beneficial outcome appears to be more longstanding with intravitreal injection.

Aceruloplasminemia is a rare autosomal recessive disease that affects the iron metabolism of the body. When there is a lack of ceruloplasmin ferroxidase activity, iron accumulates, especially in the brain, pancreas, liver, and retina. The first symptom is generally a persistent hypochromic microcytic anemia with a mild high-serum ferritin level. The affected patients are usually recognized at later ages, when the neurological symptoms appear. The neurological outcome has an adverse effect on the prognosis, which may result in fatality. Therefore, early diagnosis and intervention may prevent a devastating neurological damage. Here, we report a case of aceruloplasminemia in a teenage girl with hypochromic microcytic anemia.

To investigate if triamcinolone acetonide (TA) can be an adjunct to laser treatment in patients with concomitant non-high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and diffuse clinically significant diabetic macular oedema (CSMO).This prospective, interventional and comparative clinical study included 32 eyes of 16 patients with bilateral concomitant non-high-risk PDR and diffuse CSMO. Each patient received 4 mg intravitreal TA for the eye with worse visual acuity (study group) and macular focal and grid laser photocoagulation (MP) for the other eye (control group). One month later, each patient received four sessions of panretinal photocoagulation for both eyes plus MP for the eyes in the study group. The visual and angiographic results of both groups were compared.In the study group, the mean visual acuity (VA) improved from 0.12 +/- 2.3 lines at the baseline to 0.19 +/- 3.1 (P = 0.004), 0.20 +/- 3.2 (P = 0.004), 0.19 +/- 3.6 (P = 0.009) and 0.19 +/- 3.3 lines (P = 0.091) at the 1-, 3-, 6- and 9-month follow-up intervals, respectively. The macular oedema was found to be resolved in 11 eyes (69%) and decreased in five eyes (31%). In the control group, the mean VA deteriorated progressively from 0.41 +/- 3.1 lines at the baseline to 0.20 +/- 3.1 lines (P = 0.026) at the end of the study and the macular oedema decreased only in three eyes (19%) at the sixth follow-up month.During the follow-up period of the study, intravitreal TA as an adjunct in the treatment of concomitant non-high-risk PDR and diffuse CSMO led to a more-favourable clinical outcome than conventional laser treatment.

In this study we evaluated the efficiency of diluted triamcinolone particles in peeling of the internal limiting membrane (ILM) in cases of diffuse diabetic macular oedema.A prospective observational study of thirteen consecutive patients with diffuse diabetic macular oedema who had undergone ILM peeling aided by use of a diluted (1 mg mL(-1)) suspension of triamcinolone particles (0.05 mg). The results were assessed by measurement of visual acuity and intraocular pressure, by ophthalmoscopy, and by fluorescein angiography.ILM peeling in all eyes could be performed easily and completely with the aid of triamcinolone particles homogeneously dispersed over the macular ILM. During the peeling procedure, triamcinolone particles resulted in clear contrast between the peeled and unpeeled ILM thus enabling us to easily find the edge of the ILM and to be able to continue peeling at further attempts. In twelve of the thirteen eyes the macular oedema was completely resolved or reduced. Visual acuity improved by at least two lines in nine eyes (70%). The intraocular pressure increase did not exceed 21 mmHg in any of the patients.The diluted triamcinolone suspension enables good visualisation of the ILM during the ILM peeling procedure in cases of diffuse diabetic macular oedema. Use of a diluted suspension may reduce the risk of intraocular pressure increase and the potential toxicity of triamcinolone.

Bu çalışma, Eylül 2005 tarihleri arasında Turkey[Antalya]’da düzenlenen Meeting of the Turkish-Ophthalmological-Soceity’da bildiri olarak sunulmuştur. Purpose To report the effects of arteriovenous adventitial sheathotomy on anatomical and functional improvements in patients with macular oedema due to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Methods Pars plana vitrectomy and arteriovenous sheathotomy was performed on 11 patients with BRVO who had vision loss due to macular oedema. Ten patients with macular oedema due to BRVO and who have been treated with grid laser photocoagulation were included in the control group. The measurement of visual acuity with ETDRS chart was taken preoperatively and at 1, 3, 6, and 9 months follow-up in the study group and at 1, 3, 6, and 9 months after grid laser in the control group. Results The mean preoperative logMAR visual acuity was 0.84 +/- 0.3 in the surgical group and 1.06 +/- 0.4 in the control group. The postoperative mean logMAR visual acuity was 0.41 +/- 0.2, 0.40 +/- 0.2, 0.40 +/- 0.3, and 0.36 +/- 0.3 at 1, 3, 6, and 9 months follow-up, respectively. In the control group the postlaser mean logMAR visual acuity was 0.92 +/- 0.3, 0.87 +/- 0.4, 0.85 +/- 0.3, and 0.82 +/- 0.3 at 1, 3, 6, and 9 months follow-up, respectively. The improvements of visual acuity in both groups were statistically significant when compared to pretreatment (P=0.003 and P=0.007 at 9 months in the study and control group, respectively). Conclusion Arteriovenous sheathotomy for decompression of BRVO in patients who have vision loss due to macular oedema was safe and effective for anatomical and functional improvement and resulted in significantly better visual outcomes than a matched control group of laser-treated eyes. Türk Oftalmoloji Derneği

Purpose: To determine the efficacy and safety of intravitreal triamcinolone in chronic diffuse diabetic macular oedema. Methods: This prospective, interventional consecutive case series study consisted of 59 eyes (36 patients) with chronic diffuse diabetic macular oedema, which received an intravitreal injection of 4 mg triamcinolone acetonide. The results were evaluated by clinical examination and fluorescein angiography. Potential complications such as a rise in intraocular pressure, cataract progression and endophthalmitis were recorded. Results: All patients completed at least 6 months follow up. The mean visual acuity improved significantly from 0.17 ± 3.4 to a maximum of 0.30 ± 3.3 at the third postinjection month (P

Arastirma, Trakya Tarimsal Arastirma Enstitusu (TTAE) ile Bulgaristan Karnobat Tarimsal Enstitusu (KTE) tarafindan gelistirilen arpa genotiplerinin verim ve bazi tarimsal ozelliklerinin belirlenmesi amaci ile yurutulmustur. Denemeler, 25 farkli arpa genotipi ile tesaduf bloklari deneme desenine gore 4 tekerrurlu olarak 2006-2007 ve 2007-2008 yillarinda TTAE deneme tarlasinda kurulmustur. Tane verimi, bitki boyu, basak uzunlugu, basaklanma ve olgunlasma gun sayilari ve basakta tane sayisi gibi ozellikler ve bu ozellikler arasindaki korelasyon katsayilari incelenmistir. Arastirma sonuclari genotipler arasinda incelenen karakterlere gore onemli farkliliklar oldugunu gostermistir. Genotiplerin ortalama tane verimi 647,4 kg/da olmustur. En yuksek tane verimi (764,9 kg/da) TEA1500-22 hattinda hesaplanmistir. Trakya Bolgesi’nde ikinci urun yetistiriciligi icin erkencilik onemli bir karakter olup TEA1525-25 en erkenci, DRT136 hatti en gec olgunlasan genotip olmustur. Arpada ozellikle yatmaya dayaniklilikta onemli bir karakter olan bitki boyu genotiplerde 91,8 cm ile 101,4 cm arasinda degismistir. En kisa bitki boyu Veslets, TEA1535-21 ve Sladoran’da olculmustur. Arastirmada genotiplerde basak uzunluklari 6,8 cm ile 9,9 cm arasinda degismistir. Ortalama basakta tane sayisi 6 sirali olan genotiplerde 57,8 tane, basaklari 2 sirali olan genotiplerde 27,7 tane olmustur. Basak yapisi 2 sirali olan genotiplerde verim ile basak uzunlugu (r=-0,563) ve basaklanma gun sayisi (r=-0,718) arasinda olumsuz iliski belirlenirken, basak yapisi 6 sirali olan genotiplerde verim ile basakta tane sayisi arasinda (r=0,740) olumlu iliski saptanmistir. Erkenci genotiplerin daha yuksek tane verimi verdikleri tespit edilmistir.

Arastirma, bazi ekmeklik bugday cesitlerinin verim, bazi tarimsal ve fizyolojik ozelliklerinin belirlenmesi amaciyla 2009-2010 ve 2010-2011 yillarinda Edirne’de yurutulmustur. Deneme 22 cesit ile tesaduf bloklari deneme desenine gore 4 tekrarlamali olarak kurulmustur. Tane verimi, bayrak yaprak alani, bitki ortusu sicakligi, bayrak yaprak klorofil miktari, yaprak su tutma kapasitesi, kuru madde orani, bitki boyu, basaklanma ve olgunlasma gun sayilari gibi ozellikler incelenmistir. Arastirmada tane verimi disinda diger karakterlerde cesitler arasinda onemli istatistiksel farkliliklar bulunmustur. Cesitlerin genel ortalama tane verimi 721,8 kg/da olurken, en yuksek tane verimi 762,3 kg/da ile Trakya BVD7 hattinda belirlenmistir. En genis bayrak yaprak 32,96 cm 2 ile Tina, en az yaprak alani ise 18,54 cm 2 ile Kate A-1 cesidinde olculmustur. Arastirmada kanopi sicakligi ve bayrak yaprakta klorofil olcumu basaklanma doneminde yapilmistir. Kanopi sicakligi 22,66 o C ile 25,75 o C arasinda degismis, en yuksek sicaklik Tina, en dusuk sicaklik ise Milena cesidinde olculmustur. En fazla klorofil miktari 53,41 ile Tekirdag, en dusuk 46,89 ile Golia cesidinde olculmustur. En fazla yaprak su tutma kapasitesi Bereket, en fazla kuru madde orani ise Tekirdag cesidinde belirlenmistir. Kanopi sicakligi ile bayrak yaprak alani arasinda yuksek oranda pozitif olumlu iliski saptanirken (r=0,628), bitki boyu ile (r=-0,459) ve yaprak su tutma kapasitesi (r=-0,355) olumsuz iliski belirlenmistir. Bitki boyu ile klorofil miktari (r=0,398) ve yaprak su tutma kapasitesi arasinda (r=0,371) dusuk oranda olumlu iliski belirlenmistir. Arastirma sonuclarina gore, Trakya BVD7 ve Nina yuksek tane verimi ile one cikan genotipler olmustur. Tane verimi ile fizyolojik karakterler arasinda beklenen iliskiyi gorebilmek icin fizyolojik calismalar kurak kosullarda yurutulmelidir.

Bu çalışma, 12-15 Eylül 2004 tarihleri arasında İstanbul'da düzenlenen 4. European Vitreoretinal Society Congress'de bildiri olarak sunulmuştur. Background: The purpose of the study was to determine the efficacy and safety of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide ( TA) in chronic diabetic macular oedema with severe hard exudates. Methods: This prospective, interventional consecutive case series study consisted of 33 eyes of 28 patients with chronic diabetic macular oedema and severe foveal hard exudates who received an intravitreal injection of 4 mg of TA. The patients were divided into two groups according to the type of foveal hard exudates: group I, plaque-like ( 17 eyes) and group II, dot-like scattered hard exudates ( 16 eyes). The results of both groups, evaluated by colour fundus photography and fluorescein angiography, were compared and complications were recorded. Results: All patients completed at least 6 months of follow-up. In all eyes, the hard exudates were completely resolved (24% in group I and 50% in group II) or decreased (76% in group I and 50% in group II). In group I, the mean diameter of the exudates plaques significantly decreased from 5.5 +/- 3.8 mm(2) in the pretreatment period to 2.2 +/- 2.7 mm(2) at the end of the follow-up period. There was no recurrence of the hard exudates in either of the groups. The mean +/- SD visual acuity (VA) improved from 0.07 +/- 2.5 at the baseline to a maximum of 0.09 +/- 2.1 lines in group I ( P< 0.01) and from 0.13 +/- 3.9 to a maximum of 0.27 +/- 2.7 lines in group II ( P< 0.01). The mean VA improvement in group II was better than group I (3.2 +/- 2.5 vs. 1.4 +/- 1.0 lines, P< 0.05). Intraocular pressure exceeded 21 mmHg in 10 eyes (30%), which was then controlled by topical medication. Three eyes (9%) exhibited signs of subcapsular cataract progression. Conclusions: Intravitreal TA appears to be a valuable treatment in chronic diabetic macular oedema with severe foveal hard exudates. In all eyes in this study the hard exudates were completely resolved or decreased, and the mean VA improved significantly in both groups. However, the VA improvement was significantly worse in eyes with plaque-like exudates suggesting the possible value of earlier treatment. Further studies would enable the assessment of the universal effectiveness of this treatment. European Vitreoretianl Soc

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The results and complications of posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation by a 4-point scierai fixation technique are described. * PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty eyes of 47 patients who underwent scleral-fixated IOL implantation were retrospectively evaluated. Twenty-one (42%) eyes had a history of trauma and 29 (58%) eyes had previously undergone cataract surgery. In all cases, IOL implantation by 4-point scierai fixation was performed and the knots of fixation sutures were rotated and buried in the globe. The IOL position was adjusted by suture rotation for best centration. * RESULTS: The mean follow-up time was 7 ± 4 months. Four (8%) eyes had minimal corneal edema preoperatively. Cystoid macular edema was noted in 2 (6.8%) eyes in the cataract surgery group and 8 (38%) eyes in the posttraumatic group. Two (9.5%) eyes in the posttraumatic group had atrophie macular changes and 1 (4.7%) had cornea! scarring, which impaired vision. No complications such as knot exposure, tilting of the IOL, decentralization, or endophthalmitis were noted postoperatively. Postoperative mean corrected visual acuity was 0.4 ± 0.3 in the posttraumatic group and 0.4 ± 0.2 in the cataract surgery group. * CONCLUSION: The 4-point scierai fixation technique resulted in no serious postoperative complications such as suture exposure and endophthalmitis. Because the knot can be rotated and buried in the globe, knot exposure is less likely to occur. This procedure is more effective than other techniques regarding IOL centralization. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:379-382.]

Background: To evaluate the results of pars plana vitrectomy with peeling of the internal limiting membrane (ILM) in eyes with chronic macular oedema. Methods: PPV with indocyanine green (ICG) assisted peeling of the ILM was performed in 33 eyes with diabetic (21 eyes) or,non-diabetic (12 eyes) macular oedema. Postoperatively, resolution of macular oedema, improvement of visual acuity (VA) and complications were documented. The peeled membranes were submitted for light and transmission electron microscopic evaluation. Results: The mean follow-up time was 12.2 months. The macular oedema decreased or was resolved in 17 (81%) eyes in the diabetic group and in 11 (92%) eyes in the non-diabetic group. VA improved by at least 2 lines in 11 (52%) eyes in the diabetic group and in 7 (58%) eyes in the non-diabetic group. The difference between visual acuity improvements of the two groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05). However, in the diabetic group the difference of visual improvement between cystoid and diffuse type of macular oedema eyes was statistically significant (14% versus 71%, P=0.02). Light and transmission electron microscopy showed the presence of ILM in all specimens. During the follow-up period no recurrence of macular oedema or epiretinal membrane formation was observed. Conclusion: Pars plana vitrectomy with peeling of the ILM and epiretinal membrane leads to the resolution of macular oedema in the majority of eyes. This however, is not always associated with VA improvement. In diabetic eyes, cystoid type of macular oedema appears to be a poor prognostic factor for improved VA.

Objective To investigate whether the Tei index, which is an indicator of global myocardial function and an independent predictor of cardiac death, is increased in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Methods The Tei index was used to evaluate myocardial performance, in addition to conventional echocardiographic evaluation of myocardial structural and functional changes, in patients with BRVO, patients with hypertension and healthy controls. Results Out of 36 patients with BRVO (18 female, 18 male; 17 hypertensive, 19 normotensive), 29 patients with hypertension (15 female, 14 male) and 28 healthy controls (15 female, 13 male), there were no significant between-group differences in age and sex. The mitral A wave was higher and mitral E/A ratio, mitral E wave and ejection time were lower, in patients with BRVO than in healthy controls. Mean Tei index was significantly higher in the BRVO group than in patients with hypertension or healthy controls. Compared with healthy controls, the Tei index was significantly higher in hypertensive and normotensive patients with BRVO. Conclusion Myocardial performance is decreased in patients with BRVO, independent of whether or not they have hypertension.

Bu araştırma; 2007-2009 yılları arasında Trakya Tarımsal AraştırmaEnstitüsü deneme alanında, Tesadüf Bloklarında Bölünmüş Parseller DenemeDesenine göre dört tekrarlamalı olarak yürütülmüştür. Denemede; ana parselolarak çeşitler (Flamura-85, Gelibolu, Kate A-1 ve Guadalupe), alt parselolarak 4 farklı tohum irilikleri (2.8 mm üstü, 2.8-2.5 mm arası, 2.5-2.2 mmarası ve 2.2-2.0 mm arası) ele alınmıştır. Araştırma; farklı 1000 taneağırlıklarına sahip dört ekmeklik buğday çeşidinde 4 farklı tohum iriliğinintane verimi, verim öğeleri ve bazı kalite değerleri üzerine etkisini belirlemekamacıyla yapılmıştır. Yapılan varyans analiz sonucunda tane verimi, metrekaredebaşak sayısı, başakta tane sayısı, bintane ağırlığı ve hektolitre ağırlığı yönünden çeşitler arasındaki farklılıkistatistiki olarak önemli bulunmuştur. Tohum iriliği, her iki yılda da taneverimi, 1000 tane ağırlığı ve hektolitre ağırlığını etkilerken, metrekaredebaşak sayısını ve başakta tane sayısını etkilememiştir. Tohum iriliği artıkçaçeşitlerin tane verimi artmıştır. Enyüksek tane verimi 2.8 mm üstü tohum iriliğinden alınırken, en düşük taneverimi ise 2.0-2.2 mm arası tohum iriliğinden alınmıştır. 1000 tane ağırlığıyüksek olan çeşitlerde tohum iriliği artıkça tane verimindeki artış oranınındaha fazla olduğu saptanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda; bölgede Gelibolu veFlamura-85 çeşitlerinde 2.5 mm üstü, Kate A-1 çeşidinde 2.2 mm üstü veGuadalupe çeşidinde ise 2.0 mm elek üstü tohumluklar kullanılmalıdır.&nbsp, This study was conducted in theexperimental field of Trakya Agricultural Research Institute in a randomizedsplit blocks design with four replications in two years (2007-2008 and2008-2009 growing seasons). The experiment was set up cultivars (Flamura-85,Gelibolu, Kate A-1 ve Guadalupe) as main plot and four different seed size(above 2.8 mm, among 2.8-2.5 mm, among 2.5-2.2 mm and among 2.2-2.0 mm ) assubplot. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of fourdifferent seed sizes on grain yield, yield components and quality in breadwheat cultivars which have four different kernel weight. According to theresults obtained from analyses, differences between cultivars in terms of grainyield, number of spike per square meter, number of kernel per spike, thousandkernel weight, test weight and protein rate were found statistically significant.While grain yield, thousand kernel weight and test weight were affected by theseed size, number of spike per square meter and number of kernel per spikeweren’t affected by the seed size in both years. The grain yields of cultivarswent up with increasing seed size. While the highest yield was obtained with2.8 mm and above seed size, between 2.0-2.2 mm seed size gave the lowest yield.Increasing seed size in cultivars having high kernel weight caused greateryield increase more than in cultivars with low kernel weight. Based on theresults of the study, above 2.5 mm seed size in Gelibolu and Flamura-85, above2.2 mm in Kate A-1 and above 2.0 mm seed size in Guadalupe cultivars weresuggested for Trakya region.

Purpose To evaluate the results of surgical treatment of maculopathy secondary to congenital optic pit anomaly with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), endolaser to the temporal edge of the optic disc and C3F8 tamponade without internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling. Patients and methods Thirteen eyes of 12 patients with serous macular detachment and/or macular retinoschisis secondary to congenital optic disc pit (ODP) were included in the study. All eyes underwent PPV, posterior hyaloid removal, endolaser photocoagulation on the temporal margin of the optic disc and 12% C3F8 gas tamponade. Anatomic success and functional outcome determined retrospectively by optical coherence tomography and measurement of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), respectively were the main outcome parameters. Results Two lines or more improvement in BCVA was obtained in 11 eyes and 6 of these eyes had 20/40 or better BCVA at the final visit. Subretinal or intraretinal fluid was completely resorbed postoperatively in 12 eyes but a little intraretinal fluid persisted in one eye at the 16-month follow-up. Better visual improvement was observed in patients treated by earlier surgical intervention. Conclusion PPV, C3F8 gas tamponade and endolaser to the optic disc margin without ILM peeling may yield favourable results in the treatment of ODP maculopathy.

Aortic distensibility (AD) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) reflect arterial stiffness, which is linked to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in different diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, all of which are also common risk factors in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). In the present study, we aimed to determine whether arterial stiffness in different segments of the arterial tree is increased in patients with BRVO. The study group consisted of 35 patients with BRVO (20 female, 15 male, mean age: 55.9 +/- 6.8) and the age-matched control groups consisted of 19 patients with hypertension (9 female, 10 male, mean age: 55.2 +/- 7.6) and 17 healthy subjects (9 female, 8 male, mean age: 53.4 +/- 9.6). Radial artery PWV was measured using a Pulse Wave Sensor HDI system, which measures non-invasively the radial pulse-wave recording with computer analysis of the diastolic decay, and provides separate assessment of the large arterial elasticity index (LAEI) and small artery elasticity index (SAEI). Aortic strain and AD was determined echocardiographically based on the relationship between changes in aortic diameter and pressure with each cardiac pulse. Patients with diabetes mellitus or inflammatory BRVO, and control patients with any occlusive vascular eye disease, were excluded. The results of the three groups were compared. Compared to the subjects of the healthy control group, those with BRVO had lower LAEI (p < 0.05). Both AD and aortic strain were significantly lower in the BRVO group than in both control groups (p < 0.05 for both) and in the hypertensive control group than the healthy controls (p < 0.05). The AD, LAEI and SAEI were positively correlated (p = 0.021, r = 0.307 and p = 0.041, r = 0.269 respectively). The results of this study show that the arterial stiffness indices (large arterial elasticity index and aortic distensibility) are abnormal in patients with BRVO compared to the healthy and hypertensive controls. Arterial stiffness may play a role in the onset or progression of BRVO. Further studies are needed to determine the exact role of AS in the pathogenesis of BRVO, and to reveal its value in predicting systemic morbidity and mortality in patients with BRVO.