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Volume 79, Issue 9, Sep. 2023

COULD MEDIA USE WHILE FEEDING CHILDREN BE A SIGN OF MOTHERS' DESPERATION?

Volume 79, Sep 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.9.7

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Abstract: Introduction Child feeding applications concern the content and methodology of feeding children. The feeding process results from the mutual relationship and interaction between the child and the parent, with both actively participating. Mismanaged feeding can have negative implications for both the parent and child. This study aims to investigate the connection between maternal attitudes during feeding and the frequency of media use during feeding, and the factors influencing them. Material and method This study was a cross-sectional online survey carried out in Istanbul, Turkey. We utilized a convenient sampling method, selecting parents of children aged 9-72 months to participate randomly. We additionally recruited more participants through referrals from the initial participants. The survey was administered to participants through Google Forms online. It contained three forms, namely, a socio-demographic data form, the Mother's Attitudes Towards the Feeding Process Scale (MATFPS), and a media usage form during feeding. The participants were provided with information about the study, the consent forms, and the purpose of the study through online means. Participation was voluntary and did not involve any personal data collection. Results The mean score of participating mothers' responses to the Nutrition Process Mother Attitudes Scale was 63.28±15.98. The scale consists of 5 factors. The mean score for the factor negative mood during meals was 13.98±5.39, while the score for attitude to inadequate or unbalanced nutrition was 24.63±7.23. The mean scores for negative feeding strategies and forceful feeding were 10.53±3.53 and 4.97±1.74, respectively. The mean score for reaction to others' opinions was 9.8±3.25. A total of 105 mothers (69.1%) reported using media tools while their children were being fed. Media use during feeding was found to be 3.51 times more frequent among mothers who perceived their children to have a feeding problem. Conclusion Healthy eating is not solely determined by the quantity and quality of food that children consume. It is also important to consider the emotional experiences of mothers during the feeding process and their potential use of maladaptive feeding strategies to overcome any difficulties encountered. It is also important to consider the emotional experiences of mothers during the feeding process and their potential use of maladaptive feeding strategies to overcome any difficulties encountered. Therefore, exploring a mother's attitudes, reactions, emotions, beliefs and strategies when feeding her child can provide valuable insights into promoting healthy eating behaviours. Negative emotions and thoughts experienced by mothers during the feeding process may be linked to increased media use. Furthermore, media use may be a coping mechanism for dealing with negative emotions. Hence, it is crucial to conduct more comprehensive studies that investigate the correlation between the challenges in the feeding process and media usage, establishing a causal relationship.

Author(s): Nicel Yildiz Silahli, Senay Ture

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF CANNABIDIOL ON MDA-MB-231 TYPE BREAST CANCER CELL

Volume 79, Sep 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.9.8

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Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of CBD injection on breast cancer MDA-MB-231 type cells on cell proliferation and cell survival. MDA-MB-231 cells were obtained from the Public University Genome and Stem Cell Institute. CBD was obtained from Yozgat Bozok University Hemp Research Institute. CBD was dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Cell cultures were injected with CBD concentrations of 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 µM. The toxic effect of DMSO on cells in which it was injected in pure form was found to be limited. CBD slowed down the division and proliferation by acting on MDA-MB-231 type cells. The most effective dose was determined to be 10 µM CBD concentration. As a result, CBD slowed down the cell cycle by acting on MDA-MB-231 type cells. According to this study, it can be recommended to investigate CBD concentrations between 6-24 µM in animal experiments.

Author(s): Gokhan Dogukan Akarsu

EXAMINATION OF THE LEVELS OF AGGRESSION AND LEVEL OF TOLERANCE TO UNCERTAINTY OF STUDENTS FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCES

Volume 79, Sep 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.9.9

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the levels of intolerance of uncertainty and aggression among students studying at the Faculty of Sports Sciences. The research included 300 randomly selected students who voluntarily participated from Erciyes University Faculty of Sports Sciences. The data collection tools used in the study were the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, developed by Carleton et al. (2007) and adapted to Turkish by Sarıçam et al. (2014), the Buss Perry Aggression Scale, adapted to Turkish by Madran (2013) based on Buss and Perry's Hostility Inventory (1992), and a personal information form prepared by the researcher. The statistical analyses of the data were performed using the SPSS 20.0 software package. Personal information about the candidates, inventory total scores, and factor scores were presented in terms of frequency (f) and percentage (%). For the comparison of scores obtained from the scales, independent T-test statistics were used to examine the differences based on gender and being an active athlete. One-way analysis of variance (LSD) test statistic was used for the comparison of levels of well-being. As a result, significant differences were found in the variables of being an active athlete and the level of well-being among the students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences, while no significant difference was found in terms of gender. Additionally, when examining the correlation and regression results, a positive significant relationship was found between intolerance of uncertainty values and levels of aggression, which accounted for 17.6% of the total variance. It was concluded that intolerance of uncertainty is a value that can affect students' social lives. Uncertain situations encountered in students' social lives can increase their levels of anger, hostility, and aggression, leading to negative impacts on their experiences.

Author(s): Dogukan Batur Alp GULSEN, Hayati ARSLAN

THE LEGAL SYSTEM OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT AND HOW DECISIONS ARE MANDATORY AND IMPLEMENTED IN THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN "AN ANALYTICAL STUDY"

Volume 79, Sep 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.9.1

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Abstract: The study aims to identify the Constitutional Court legal system and the obligatoriness level and implementation of its resolutions inside the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The study significance is indicated in highlighting the Constitutional Court formation and identity, considering it an independent judiciary assigned to be a competent authority controlling the constitutionality of laws and regulations, interpretation of Constitution provisions, and adherence of executive, legislative and judicial authorities to implement Constitutional Court resolutions, in addition to the results and recommendations concluded from the study.

Author(s): Dr. Taha Hussein Abdel Fattah Noaman Al-Attiyat

THE MEANING OF LEISURE AND LIFE SATISFACTION FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE IN ADULTS

Volume 79, Sep 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.9.4

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Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the meaning of leisure for health maintenance and life satisfaction in adults. The study consists of 361 adult individuals residing in Istanbul province who were determined by convenience sampling method. In addition to "Personal Information Form" (gender, age, marital status), "Meaning of Leisure Scale" and Life Satisfaction Scale were utilized as data collection tools. In the study, parametric analyzes were utilized as a result of skewness and kurtosis values T-test and Anova. The LSD test was employed as a post-hoc analysis to determine the difference between the groups. Pearson Correlation Analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between leisure meaning and life satisfaction. In the light of the findings, significant differences were observed in the life satisfaction scale according to gender variables. However, no significant difference was encountered in the life satisfaction scale according to age and marital status variables. In the leisure meaning scale, significant differences were encountered in the sub-dimensions of leisure utilization, perceived freedom, goal orientation and work relationship according to gender variables, but not in other sub-dimensions. According to the age variable, a significant difference was detected in the perceived competence, goal orientation and work relationship sub-dimensions of the leisure meaning scale, but no significant difference was detected in other sub-dimensions. According to the marital status variable, no significant difference was detected in the meaning of leisure scale. It was determined that there was a positive and weakly significant relationship between the sub-dimensions of the meaning of leisure scale and the life satisfaction scale. As a result, it can be stated that there is a positive relationship between the meaning of leisure and life satisfaction. It can be explained that life satisfaction can be positively affected by the activities that individuals will participate in by adopting the meaning of leisure, taking into account the importance and value of leisure, and that it is also significant for the maintenance of health.

Author(s): Mehmet Demirel, Mustafa Can Koc, Duygu Harmandar Demirel, Emrah Serdar

STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING IN PHYSICAL SCIENCES AT SELECTED SCHOOLS IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

Volume 79, Sep 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.9.2

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Abstract: This study aimed to develop strategies for teaching critical thinking to Grade 10 physical sciences learners from Mpumalanga province. Action research with a mixed methods approach was used to create the strategies. The study was based on Pedagogic Content Knowledge (PCK) components, including knowledge of instructional methodologies. Two schools from the Mpumalanga Province were purposely chosen, wherein two teachers who taught physical sciences participated in the study. The lessons taught were videotaped, and the students were given written assignments to gauge their critical thinking skills. Explicit interactive instruction strategies with scaffolding techniques were developed in the study. Results from the Lawson 2000 Classroom Test of Scientific 'Reasoning's Pre and Post-test indicated a mean difference of 0.6 (Pre: M=5.0 and Post: M=5.6), demonstrating that the learners gained critical thinking through the intervention using the developed strategies. It is recommended that teachers be inducted into these strategies for teaching critical thinking.

Author(s): Dr. Ritu Bhagwandeen, Poncian Obert Tagutanazvo

THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN MEASUREMENTS, INJURY HISTORY AND BODY COMPOSITION IN ELITE MALE HANDBALL PLAYERS

Volume 79, Sep 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.9.6

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Abstract: As a predictive tool, the Functional Movement Screen (FMSTM) has construct validity for identifying athletes at high risk of injury. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship among functional movement screen measurements, injury history and body composition in elite male handball players. This study included 18 handball players who play for the Turkish National Senior Men's Handball Team. Those who met the study criteria completed a questionnaire regarding their injury history and underwent body composition measurements and the Functional Movement Screen (FMSâ„¢) test. The results of our study revealed no significant correlation between FMS scores of right and left movements and low body fat percentage in handball players. However, a negative correlation was observed between body fat percentage and total FMSTM score, as well as a positive correlation between body fat percentage and lower extremity muscle injuries. Furthermore, a negative correlation was found between body fat percentage and the score of the right active straight leg raise. Negative correlations were also identified between left hurdle step and injury recurrence, right in-line lunge and lower extremity bone injuries, and right rotary stability and history of injuries. On the other hand, a positive correlation was observed between straight leg raise and lower extremity joint injuries. As a result, this study found a weak correlation between FMS score and body fat percentage in handball players, and a strong relationship between FMS score and injury history.

Author(s): Serdar Eler

PHYSICAL SELF-DESCRIPTION, SELF-EFFICACY AND PERCEPTION OF SUCCESS; A STUDY ON DANCE ACTIVITY

Volume 79, Sep 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.9.3

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Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the interaction of the physical self-description, self-efficacy and perceptions of success with each other as a result of hip-hop style dance activities that are to be carried out regularly for female students who study at the university. Materials and Methods: The population of the study consists of İzmir province and its sample consists of 60 female students who study at universities in İzmir province and have not participated in hip-hop style dance activities regularly before. "Marsh Self-description Questionnaire (PSDQ)", "Dance Self-Efficacy Scale", "The Perception of Success Inventory-Adult Version (PSI-A)" scales are used for data collection. The necessary permissions for the measurement tools were obtained from the scale owners via electronic mail. Findings: When the pre-test and post-test results of the participants regarding the self-description scale were examined, a significant difference was found in the appearance, general physical efficacy and self-confidence sub-dimensions while no significant difference was found in the sports ability sub-dimension before and after the application. In the analysis of the participants’ perceptions of success, significant differences were determined in the sub-dimensions of task orientation and ego orientation before and after the application. In both sub-dimensions, the mean scores after the application increased. In the analysis of the dance self-efficacy of the participants, significant differences were determined before and after the application. Conclusion: It was concluded that regular hip hop dance activities positively affected the appearance, physical efficacy, self-confidence, dance self-efficacy and success goal orientations of the university students who participated in the studies.

Author(s): Omer Faruk Topaloglu, Ibrahim Dalbudak, Serkan Celik, Melih Balyan

THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE LEVELS ON LEG'S RELATIVE AND ATTACK STRENGTH IN TAEKWONDO ATHLETES

Volume 79, Sep 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.9.5

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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to look at the effects of different heat levels (morning and evening) on relative leg strength and striking power in taekwondo players who actively use their lower extremities. The research sample comprises of 20 athletes, 11 female and 9 male, who actively train taekwondo at Trabzon Bordeaux Mavim sports club and agree to engage in the study on a voluntary basis. The "Relative Leg Force = Leg Press Force / Leg Mass technique" was used to calculate relative leg strength. Body temperature was measured using a non-contact infrared forehead thermometer. One repeat of the leg press was performed with the greatest weight that the competitor could lift. The electronic system was employed for the branch-specific palding-chagi attack. The SPSS 26.00 package application was used to analyze the research data. As a consequence, the branch-specific palding chagi stroke, leg press strength, and relative leg strength conducted in the late hours were greater in male and female athletes in the taekwondo branch, where the lower limb is employed more efficiently.

Author(s): Irfan Marangoz, Duygu Seninc Yilmaz, Burakhan Aydemir