Gediz University

Fiber is a complex carbohydrate essential for digestive health. Coconut pulp is rich in fiber (17.6 g crude fiber; 7.14 g soluble dietary fiber; 43.8 g insoluble fiber/100 g) and therefore has the potential to be used in food products such as jelly candies, which are popular with children. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of coconut pulp flour substitution on the organoleptic quality, fiber content, and acceptability of jelly candies among elementary school students. The type of research is an experiment with a Completely Randomized Design (1 control, 3 treatments: F0 = 0 g, F1 = 45 g, F2 = 60 g, F3 = 75 g coconut pulp flour). Organoleptic tests were conducted by 25 semi-trained panelists (sixth semester students of the Nutrition Study Program of STIKes Husada Gemilang) on ​​June 17, 2025, dietary fiber tests at the Agricultural Product Analysis Laboratory of the University of Riau (June 23–July 8, 2025), and acceptance tests on 36 students of SDN 010 Sungai Beringin (July 19, 2025). Data analysis used Kruskal Wallis, followed by a 5% Post Hoc test if significantly different. The results showed that the substitution of coconut pulp flour significantly affected color, aroma, and texture (p<0.05), but not on taste. The best formulation was F2 (60 g) with the highest score: just the right sweetness, chewy-soft texture, light aroma, natural color, and fiber content of 11.65 g/100 g (up 4.3 g from the control). Children's acceptance of the best formulation (F2) was considered good (91.67%). In conclusion, the addition of 60 g of coconut pulp flour resulted in a high-fiber jelly candy that was well-liked and has the potential to be a healthy snack made from local ingredients. Further research is recommended to explore flavor variations, coconut pulp flour addition levels, shelf life testing, complete nutritional analysis, and acceptance across various age groups

COVID-19, which is caused by coronavirus and caused the pandemic, causes multi-systemic involvement and can almost damage all organs, especially the heart in addition to lung involvement, however the mechanisms of this cannot be fully explained. In our study, electronic files of the patients were scanned retrospectively and medical data of 139 patients receiving in-patient treatment at our clinic was accessed. According to the PCR results, D-dimer and Pro-BNP values in COVID positive patients were observed to be statistically significantly lower than in COVID negative individuals, while CK values were found to be higher in the COVID positive group than in the negative group(Table 1)Right ventricle-atrium and left ventricle-atrium diameters show a statistically non-significant increase in COVID positive patients compared to COVID negative cases. All variables examined, including Pro-BNP and D-dimer parameters, showed a statistically significant and positive correlation with age in COVID-19 positive and negative individuals. On the other hand, right ventricle and atrium diameters were increased in COVID positive patients therefore this increase in the right heart parameters was not statistically non-significant in our study group. Further studies in different populations are needed to clarify the relationship between Pro-BNP levels and heart dimensions in individuals with COVID-19. <fig><object-id>erj;66/suppl_69/PA2898/F1</object-id><object-id>F1</object-id><object-id>F1</object-id><graphic></graphic></fig>

ABSTRACT This study investigates the effects of modifying PA12 powder with a low concentration of surface‐functionalized hollow glass spheres on powder characteristics and the mechanical properties of the Powder Bed Fusion–Laser Beam (PBF‐LB) produced parts. A novel and scalable feedstock formulation was developed using a dissolution‐precipitation method followed by dry mixing, which enabled the uniform incorporation of hollow glass spheres (Glass Beads (GBs)) while preserving the powder's flowability and thermal behavior. The powders were characterized by morphology, particle size distribution, flowability, melt behavior, and sintering window. After PBF‐LB processing, the as‐built parts were analyzed for part density, surface roughness, tensile, flexural, and impact properties. Results indicate that GB modification did not adversely affect powder quality but altered the mechanical performance of printed parts. 1 wt.% glass bead modified PA12 parts exhibited lower relative density and tensile strength compared to virgin PA12, but showed significantly enhanced impact resistance. This improvement is attributed to energy‐absorbing mechanisms enabled by strong interfacial bonding between the glass beads and the PA12 matrix. This work introduces a novel toughening strategy for PBF‐LB polymers, contributing a new material design pathway for producing lightweight, impact‐resistant components in additive manufacturing for aerospace, automotive, and consumer applications using PBF‐LB processes.

Mazkur maqolada Yangi O‘zbekistonda turizmni rivojlanishida Islom Karimov muzeyining o‘rni haqida ma’lumot berilgan. Mazkur majmuaning vazifalari haqida alohida sanab o‘tilgan. Oqsaroy qarorgohi aholi keng qatlamini, yoshlarni, chet ellik mehmonlarni Birinchi Prezidentimiz rahnamoligida O‘zbekistonning mustaqil davlat sifatida shakllanishi va mustahkamlanishi tarixi bilan yaqindan tanishtirib boradi. Asosiysi, Yangi O’zbekistonda Islom Karimov muzeyi ma’rifatli shaxs tarbiyasida, yoshlarimizni vatanparvarlik ruhida tarbiyalash, ularda Vatan va xalq taqdiriga ma’sullik hissini kuchaytirish va turizmni rivojlantirishda juda muhim maskanlardan biridir.

Mazkur maqolada Yangi O‘zbekistonda turizmni rivojlanishida Islom Karimov muzeyining o‘rni haqida ma’lumot berilgan. Mazkur majmuaning vazifalari haqida alohida sanab o‘tilgan. Oqsaroy qarorgohi aholi keng qatlamini, yoshlarni, chet ellik mehmonlarni Birinchi Prezidentimiz rahnamoligida O‘zbekistonning mustaqil davlat sifatida shakllanishi va mustahkamlanishi tarixi bilan yaqindan tanishtirib boradi. Asosiysi, Yangi O’zbekistonda Islom Karimov muzeyi ma’rifatli shaxs tarbiyasida, yoshlarimizni vatanparvarlik ruhida tarbiyalash, ularda Vatan va xalq taqdiriga ma’sullik hissini kuchaytirish va turizmni rivojlantirishda juda muhim maskanlardan biridir.

The COVID-19 pandemic causes serious problems for the economy. When considering the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on capital flows and global trade, it can be stated that the outbreak of this virus has caused sharp fluctuations in exchange rate markets. From this point of view, this study examines the effect of the news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic on exchange rate volatility for 12 emerging and developed countries that were most affected by the outbreak. The data covers the period between January 1, 2019 and August 31, 2022. For this purpose, we use the Generalized Autoregressive Score (GAS) model with student-t distribution, which is a new approach to measure the volatility of a financial series and to obtain the volatility clustering and fat-tail properties of a financial series. The findings of this study show that panic and fake news about the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the volatilites of exchange rates, while media hype news decreases the volatilities. These results indicate that the negative and speculative news regarding COVID-19 adversely affects exchange rate volatility through increasing the uncertainty of financial markets.

ABSTRACTObjectives:To evaluate the frequency of NIH category IV prostatitis, and the use of expressed prostatic secretions tests in an effort to improve the reliability of prostate specific antigen as an indicator, to avoid unnecessary prostate biopsy.Materials and Methods:178 expressed prostatic secretion positive patients with serum prostate specific antigen levels of ≥ 2.5 ng / mL were included in present prospective study. The diagnostic evaluation included detailed history and physical examination, digital rectal examination, urine analysis, urine culture, and expressed prostatic secretions tests. Transrectal ultrasonography was used both to measure prostate volume and conduct 12 core prostate biopsy.Results:The prevalence of NIH category IV prostatitis was 36.9% (178 / 482) in our population of men. In our study patients (n: 178) prostate biopsy results were classified as; 66 prostatitis, 81 BPH, and 31 Pca. In asymptomatic prostatitis group, expressed prostatic secretion mean leucocyte ratio was higher compared to other two groups (p < 0.0001). The relation between number of expressed prostatic secretion leucocytes and prostatitis, benign prostate hyperplasia, and prostate cancer is analyzed. If 16 is taken as the cut of number for leucocyte presence, its sensitivity is 0.92 (AUC = 0.78 p = 0.01).Conclusions:The number of leucocytes in expressed prostatic secretion is higher in the chronic prostatitis group. If the leukocyte presence of 16 and above is taken as the cut off point, the sensitivity becomes 0.92 (AUC = 0.78). We firmly believe that our new cut off value may be used as to aid prostate specific antigen and derivates while giving biopsy decision.

This chapter compares women in the MENA region with women in Europe as to how globalization affects their conservatism, and, thereby, their labor market participation. Conservative values are defined as both religious values and socio-political attitudes. Using micro data from the World Values Survey 1981-2014 from 80 countries, we employ various indicators of globalization that reflect, first, international trade and, second, global flows of information. In pre-1994 Western Europe, economic globalization appears to weaken those conservative secular values that pertain to female employment, while all remaining secular-conservative values erode after 1994. The MENA region of today resembles pre-cold war Western Europe, with post-cold-war Western Europe possibly predicting changes to come in the MENA region. In the MENA region, women respond to intensifying economic globalization with deeper religiosity, possibly as form of self-protection. Global exchange of information, however, weakens all kinds of conservative values in general in either region.

This paper analyses the relationship between the trade volume and the volatility of the real effective exchange rate for the case of the U.S. and Turkey. The exchange rate volatility is modeled as a GARCH(1,1) process. We employ the popular ARDL bounds testing approach to investigate the existence of a long-run relationship. Unlike most other studies, this paper uses disaggregated monthly data from ten major industries, to make the identification of industry specific effects possible. We find that in 18 out of 20 cases, the volatility of the real effective exchange rate is an insignificant regressor in the long run. Exports from Turkey to the U.S. mostly depend on the real effective exchange rate, imports to Turkey from the U.S., on the other hand, depend mostly on the Turkish industrial production index. The results of the bounds test confirm the ambiguity of the findings of previous studies.