Browsing by Author "Kaki, Baris"

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Analysis of Plant Protection Studies With Excess Zeros Using Zero-Inflated and Negative Binomial Hurdle Models
(Gazi Univ, 2010) Yesdlova, Abdullah; Kaya, Yilmaz; Kaki, Baris; Kasap, Ismail
In this study, the analysis of data with many zeros for plant protection area was carried out by using the models of Poisson Regression (PR), negative binomial (NB) regression, zero-inflated Poisson (ZIP) regression, zeroinflated negative binomial (ZINB) regression, and negative binomial hurdle (NBH) model. As zero-inflated observations are too much in the studies, done in the plant protection area; models considering zero-inflated observations are frequently required. Mites (Acari: Tetranychidae; Stigmaeidae), the basic material of this study, can reach to quite high amounts under convenient temperature (18-32 degrees C temperature). The fact that deviance obtained from PR model together with Pearson Chi-square and deviance goodness of statistics came about quite higher than the value of (1) represented that there was an overdispersion in data set. In the selection of appropriate regression model, Akaiki information criteria and Bayesian information criteria were used. At the end of these information criteria, ZINB regression was chosen as the best model. In ZINB model, the effects of Zetzellia mali, temperature, and periods were significant on the total P. ulmi number (p<0.01), while applying insecticide was insignificant (p>0.05).
Are Consanguineous Marriage and Swaddling the Risk Factors of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
(Springer, 2013) Guner, Sukriye Ilkay; Guner, Savas; Peker, Erdal; Ceylan, Mehmet Fethi; Guler, Ayse; Turktas, Ugur; Kaki, Baris
The purpose of this study was to investigate prospectively the effects of swaddling and consanguineous marriage on developmental dysplasia of the hip and associated risk factors. We screened by ultrasound 265 infants using the Graf method. The Pediatrics Department referred all newborn infants with suspected instability or a recognized risk factor to the orthopedic clinic. Risk factors of developmental dysplasia of the hip were searched and noted in these patients. Swaddling and consanguineous marriage were also determined and noted. We observed 164 of 265 infants (61.9 %) who had been swaddled and that 64 of 265 infants' parents were in a consanguineous marriage (24.2 %). In the statistical analysis that was conducted for swaddling and consanguineous marriage, highly significant differences were found. Our study showed that the rate of developmental dysplasia of the hip is very high, 11.7 %, in our region, eastern Turkey. Also, we commonly see improper swaddling and consanguineous marriage in our region, which affects many infants.
Effects of Some Factors on Growth of Lambs and the Determination of Growth Curve Models
(Agricultural Research Communication Centre, 2018) Yilmaz, Ayhan; Karakus, Ferda; Bingol, Mehmet; Kaki, Baris; Ser, Gazel
The aims were to identify the body weight of the several age groups in Norduz lambs and its correlations between these traits were to determine the best non-linear growth curve models for the growth performance of the Norduz sheep breed. A total of 91 male and female of Norduz lambs were evaluated under extensive system conditions. The least square means for weights at birth and at 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135, 150, 165, 180, 195 and 210 days of age periods were 4.51 +/- 0.56, 9.28 +/- 0.25, 11.14 +/- 0.29, 14.99 +/- 0.37, 18.21 +/- 0.43, 22.54 +/- 0.54, 22.33 +/- 0.25, 23.59 +/- 0.54, 25.58 +/- 0.55, 28.07 +/- 0.58, 29.45 +/- 0.60, 29.98 +/- 0.84, 32.44 +/- 0.61, 32.03 +/- 0.59 and 31.45 +/- 0.57 kg, respectively. There were differences in favor of lambs of four-year old dams at 15 days of age and also lambs born single at 90 days of age for the body weight. The effect of weight of dam at birth, 30, 45, 60 days of age was significant (P<0.05-P<0.01) and the birth weight in lambs importantly effected the weights at 15, 30, and 45 days of age. All correlations between the body weights of several age periods were significant as statistical (P<0.01). As for the growth models, distinguished models were compared using the coefficient of determination and mean square error for both sexes. As a result, we concluded that von Bertalanffy model were the best model in comparison with the other models for biological growth curves in Norduz male and female lambs.
Effects of the Maternal Behavior Score (Mbs) on Weaning Weight and Litter Survival in Sheep
(Academic Journals, 2011) Yilmaz, Ayhan; Karaca, Serhat; Bingol, Mehmet; Kor, Askin; Kaki, Baris
This study intends to describe the differences concerning maternal behavior score between the different genotypes and groups of the age of dam in less selected Norduz, Karakas, and Ile-de-FrancexAkkaraman (G1)xKarakas crosses, and also aims to determine the effects of Maternal Behavior Score (MBS) on weaning weight and survival of lambs in genotypes studied. Experimental subjects were 92 heads of the 2, 3 and 4 years-old of the Norduz, karakas and Ile-de-FrancexAkkaraman (G1)xKarakas crosses. The MBS was scored on a 5-point scale based on the distance a ewe retreats from her lambs when the shepherd is tagging them. Within 24 h of birth, maternal behavior score was evaluated, and survival of the lambs was calculated from birth to weaning and at the same time measured the weaning weight in lambs. We detected that in the ewes lambing the first time MBS were lower than those that they were lambed before (P < 0.01). Similarly, there were the significant differences between genotypes; less selected Norduz sheep had higher maternal behavior score than Karakas and Ile-de-FrancexAkkaraman (G1)xKarakas crosses (P < 0.01). The effects of the maternal behavior on weaning weight and survival of the lambs were not found, statistically. It is concluded that with intense improvement programs in genotypes, a reduction regarding maternal behavior score is observed. In other words, the intense improvement programs in extensive animal breeding reduce the maternal ability in sheep.
Locational Classification of Walnut (Juglans Regia L.) Genotypes Collected From Lake Van Basin by Using Mixture Modeling
(Academic Journals, 2010) Yesilova, Abdullah; Ozrenk, Koray; Kaki, Baris; Almali, M. Nuri; Balta, Fikri
In mixture modeling, it is assumed that the data set shows a heterogeneous structure. This heterogeneity is defined as unobservable heterogeneity. The data set's heterogeneity produces serious deviations in the parameter estimates and the standard deviations. Heterogeneity is overcome when the data set divides itself into homogeneous sub-populations. Thus, while homogeneity is attained for sub-populations, the heterogeneity between the sub-populations is tried to be put forward. Akaike's information criteria (AIC), Bayesian information criteria (BIC), and Entropy classification criteria are used to determine the number of sub-populations. After the number of sub-populations is determined, the model determines the probability that each observation will fall within a particular sub-population. In this study, the classification of districts based on fruit traits is achieved by applying mixture modeling to walnut fruits collected from eight districts. According to the AIC, BIC, and entropy criteria, a model with five sub-populations was chosen where the data set is the most distributed. Therefore, it was determined that each district does not form a different population according to the studied walnut fruit traits, but are distributed into five sub-populations. The fourth sub-population had the most desirable traits for walnut improvement, and the highest proportion of these traits came from the naturally grown populations of Adilcevaz and Ahlat districts.
Plantago Major Protective Effects on Antioxidant Status After Administration of 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene in Rats
(Asian Pacific Organization Cancer Prevention, 2011) Oto, Gokhan; Ekin, Suat; Ozdemir, Hulya; Demir, Halit; Yasar, Semih; Levent, Abdulkadir; Kaki, Baris
Aim: The present study was designed to evaluate effects of Plantago major extract on oxidative status in Wistar albino rats administrated 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA). Methods: Rats were divided into three equal groups of 6 animals each: Group 1 controls, group 2 treated with DMBA (100 mg/kg, single dose) and group 3 receiving the DMBA and the aqueous extract at 100 mg/kg/d for 60 days. Results: Significant decrease in catalase (P<0.05), carbonic anhydrase (p <= 0.01), reduced glutathione (GSH) (P<0.01) and total protein (P<0.01) values was observed in the DMBA group compared with the healthy controls and DMBA + Plantago major groups. Conclusion: The results suggest preventive effects of Plantago major on DMBA induced oxidative damage in Wistar albino rats that might be due to decreased free radical generation.
Variation in Organic Acid, Sugar and Phenolic Compounds in Fruits of Historical Apple Cultivars
(Univ Agr Sci & veterinary Med Cluj-napoca, 2018) Celik, Ferit; Gundogdu, Muttalip; Ercisli, Sezai; Kaki, Baris; Berk, Selma; Ilhan, Gulce; Sagbas, Halil Ibrahim
Knowledge about diversity of local apple cultivars is particularly important and helps to ensure that specific cultivars are available when and where farmers need them. The phenolic content, organic acids and sugars were investigated in the four historical apple cultivars ('Aslik', 'Cebegirmez', 'Bey Elmasi' and 'Arapkizi') grown in Van province, located in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey. In the study, ellagic acid (63.034 mg per 100 ml) was found to be higher than other phenolic compounds and followed by vanilic acid, caffeic acid and routine, respectively. When examined the apple cultivars, it has been found that the 'Bey Elmasi' cultivar has the highest content of six phenolic acids (chlorogenic, ferulic, o-coumaric, p-coumaric, catechin and quercetin). The organic acid contents were as follows: malic>fumaric>succinic>citric>tartaric among cultivars. 'Arapkizi' cultivar possessed the highest value of four organic acids except of tartaric acid. It was determined that fructose was the major sugar for all apple cultivars. There was a positive correlation among gallic, ellagic acid and routine. Similarly, the positive correlation was observed among malic, fumaric and succinic acid. However the negative correlation between citric acid and all sugars was observed. As a result, 'Bey Elmasi' and 'Arapkizi' cultivars with higher phenolic content, 'Arapkizi' cultivar with higher organic acid content and 'Aslik' cultivar with higher sugar content comes to the foreground. Results indicated the importance of local apple germplasm to use of them for future apple breeding activities to increase inner quality.