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

A CENTURY OF AFRICAN INDIGENOUS LITERATURE AND SCHOLARSHIP IN SOUTH AFRICA (1922 TO 2022): A BRIEF REVIEW

Volume 79, Aug 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.8.7
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Abstract: This article reviews and discusses the development of African Languages’ literature and scholarship in the past one hundred years, from 1922 to 2022. It outlines some of the major trends and tropes in these literatures and the scholarship thereof. Based on the textual approach, this article is an analysis of analyses in the sense that it analyses existing studies and draw conclusions. The argument put forward in this article is that some of the approaches to literary analyses are so dominant that African indigenous languages literature is synonymous to them. The major defining features of African indigenous language scholarship are structuralism, narratology, and stylistics. The article also argues that scholars should broaden their theories by using other frameworks for the future of these literatures.

Author(s): EDM Sibiya

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

FEATURES OF ACUTE POISONING IN CHILDHOOD: A FIVE-YEAR EXPERIENCE OF A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN ISTANBUL

Volume 79, Aug 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.8.3
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Abstract: Introduction Poisoning is a preventable public health issue that poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of children worldwide. As such, it is of utmost importance to assess the current situation, update epidemiological data, and establish effective prevention and monitoring strategies for healthcare professionals. This study aims to evaluate the epidemiological data of children who were admitted to our hospital with suspected poisoning and to provide insights that can inform the development of community-based preventive programs. Material-Method The study is a retrospective descriptive cross-sectional analysis that included cases who presented to the pediatric outpatient clinic with suspicion of acute poisoning over a five-year period. The sociodemographic data of the cases, exposure to the toxic substance, and clinical follow-ups were analyzed to provide insights into the epidemiology of childhood poisoning and inform the development of prevention programs. Results A total of 396 cases were included in this study, with an average age of 3.4±2.0 years. Of all the poisoning cases, 50.5% were attributed to pharmacological agents. Antipyretics (31.0%), antidepressants (22.8%), and antihistamines (14.2%) were the most frequently implicated agents in drug-related poisonings. As for treatment and follow-up, 86.9% of the cases required hospitalization. Chemical poisoning was observed to be the most prevalent type of poisoning in the 0-11 months and 1-5 years age groups, accounting for 54.5% of cases. Conversely, drug poisoning was the most frequent type of poisoning in the 13-18 years age group, representing 88.5% of cases. Significantly different patterns were observed in the types of drugs involved in poisoning cases across different age groups (p=0.013). Antipyretics were the most commonly involved drugs in 29.8% of poisoning cases in the 1-5 years age group, while antidepressants accounted for 52.2% of poisoning cases in the 13-18 years age group. There was a statistically significant increase in the proportion of adolescents admitted to the intensive care unit compared to other age groups (p<0.001, χ² =51.8). Conclusion The current study found significant differences in the etiology and follow-up of poisoning cases among adolescents, which highlights the importance of addressing this age group in preventive efforts and improving their care.

Author(s): Nicel Yildiz Silahli, Betul Orhan Kilic

A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF CRIMINAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN JORDAN: ANALYZING THE LEGAL SYSTEM, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING CRIME RATES

Volume 79, Jul 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.7.6
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Abstract: Jordan's legal system grapples with significant challenges while simultaneously offering opportunities for reform specifically geared toward its criminal laws. Studies recently conducted emphasized the importance associated with bolstering legislative frameworks germane to criminal laws that govern a society's norms together with tailored resource allotment meant for law enforcement agencies alongside providing required backing towards judiciary-related entities. Moreover, this approach should be concurrently focused on addressing social-political-economic elements exerting influence over crime ratio fluctuations existing within affected societies primarily by policy-makers actively involved. Launching extensive quantitative analyses thus far delivered insights into critical correlations amongst crime instances and variables specifically those viz. unemployment stats; along with mapping intricate patterns reflective of concentrated crime sectors within metro-based regions of Jordan. The study examined in this paper presents in an extensive fashion the collective summation as well as analysis accumulated from diverse criminal studies conducted within Jordan, thereby aggregating research findings in order to propose the route forward for future scientific exploration into key aspects concerning policy formulation and practice implementation. This article chronicles the significance pertaining to strengthening legislative frameworks governing criminal laws crucially bound around pre-trial detention protocols, and guidance associated with prosecution-related discretion while ensuring overall access is afforded with due process enshrined constituting basic human rights related to a fair trial for alleged criminals; Defendants. In addition, Adding to this focus lies an immediate need pertaining towards unyielding commitment regarding resource-revamping efforts along with reinvigorating support towards law enforcement agencies thereby inspiring their professional qualification all the while addressing influential social-economic factors exacerbating propagated crime rates existing in communities they serve respectively. Concurrently as a culmination, the article further underscores the necessity of implementing widespread research and consequential evaluations accompanied by subsequent enlightenment capturing core prerequisites enhancing efficacy levels coupled with intricate affiliations regulating justice mechanisms functioning under subsequently valid stringent application of Jordan's existent criminal law reforms. Concluding It concludes by advocating multi-faceted approaches aimed at viable pathways to drive negated reform measures while providing resolve enforcing legal amendments where required, enhancing resource base, conducting educative campaigns while encouraging global cooperation integral consortia dedicated towards advancement expertise sharing disseminating knowledge thus enabling realization tangible realized milestones ultimately better public safety indices.

Author(s): Hanan Al-Daher

DO WE HAVE A MASTER PLAN TO PREVENT THE EXTINCTION OF CIVIL TECHNOLOGY WOODWORK SPECIALIZATION IN SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS?

Volume 79, Aug 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.8.5
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Abstract: In schools, woodworking is offered to equip learners with skills at professional and sub-professional levels. It has contributed immensely to the aesthetic value of most commercial and domestic buildings to date. The purpose of this study was to explore technical schools master plan to prevent the extinction of Civil Technology’s woodwork specialization in South African schools. This study purposefully sampled nine participants comprising of subject specialist, principals and woodwork teachers. The two qualitative data-collection methods used were open-ended questionnaires and unstructured interviews. In this case study, thematic analysis was employed. Furthermore, the study adapted theory of planning as its framework. The findings of this study revealed that in order to prevent the looming extinction of woodwork specialisation, refurbishment of woodwork workshops, allocation of enough time for woodwork practical sessions and increasing operational budget for woodwork activities was to be done urgently, however, this were found to be long-term plans that could not be implemented by teachers but the department. This study recommended that schools managers, teachers, and specialists in the subject devise short-term to medium term master plans so that woodwork does not go into extinction while waiting for DBE’s interventions.

Author(s): Kayela Mabasa, Thokozani Mtshali, Moses Makgato, Ndlelehle Skosana