Publications by authors named "S Dikmen"

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  • A study evaluated the introduction of the SLICK1 allele from Senepol cattle into Holsteins to improve heat tolerance, focusing on the genetic traits associated with thermal stress adaptation.
  • The research tracked the progress of this genetic introgression, finding that SLICK1+ Holsteins showed some Senepol ancestry and a secondary introgression related to heat stress resilience.
  • These results highlight the potential of genetic modifications to enhance livestock traits and adapt to climate change without compromising the original breed’s genetics.
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  • The study explored the views of parents with children undergoing surgery in a pediatric clinic in Turkey, focusing on their care experiences and the quality of information provided.
  • Sixteen in-depth interviews were conducted and analyzed using grounded theory, resulting in key findings on the importance of preoperative information in reducing anxiety for both parents and children.
  • The research concluded that quality nursing care directly impacts the satisfaction and well-being of patients and families, highlighting the need for better training for nurses to improve care practices in pediatric settings.
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Purpose: To determine the correlation between medication adherence and functioning in individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) and the predictors of functionality.

Method: This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with 145 individuals with BD type I. Data were collected using a Patient Information Form, the Medication Adherence Rating Scale, and Functioning Assessment Short Test.

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Global warming is a major challenge to the sustainable and humane production of food because of the increased risk of livestock to heat stress. Here, the example of the prolactin receptor () gene is used to demonstrate how gene editing can increase the resistance of cattle to heat stress by the introduction of mutations conferring thermotolerance. Several cattle populations in South and Central America possess natural mutations in that result in affected animals having short hair and being thermotolerant.

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