Immigration studies still investigate immigrants' offspring and later generations' socioeconomic ... more Immigration studies still investigate immigrants' offspring and later generations' socioeconomic upward and downward mobility. When it comes to early Turkish immigrants, there is an unfilled "missing link" from a sociological point of view. This study explores early Turkish immigrants' adaptation experiences in the United Sates through qualitative triangulation and the methods of observation. This article utilizes "Straight-line theory", "decline theory", and "segmented assimilation to expound early Turkish immigrants' adaptation experiences in the United States. Drawing on archival documents next to meetings with immigrants' off springs, this study finds evidence that immigration occurred during the second wave to the United States from Europe, among Turks from Anatolia and Rumelia and they successfully adapted their new social environment. Rather, the findings provide novel evidence on the role of religious view and their social interaction. When seeking early Turks' socio educational background, we discover that highly educated individuals including religious leaders, professors, and businessmen migrated to Peabody, MA.
Ionizing irradiation (IR) is known to induce severe damage sequela to the salivary glands. The pu... more Ionizing irradiation (IR) is known to induce severe damage sequela to the salivary glands. The purpose of this study was to examine various sialochemical parameters in parotid (P) and submandibular (Sm) secreted saliva of 15Gy irradiated rats. Various doses of IR were administered (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 Gy) and the saliva was quantitatively evaluated for its amylase activity and the contents of sodium (Na), potassium (K) and total protein. Saliva samples containing equal amounts of proteins were also electrophoresed on separatory SDS gels, silver stained and examined for possible qualitative alterations. The results obtained for total protein concentrations in P saliva showed an IR dose dependent reduction 3 days and 3 and 9 months post IR. Following 15 Gy, 93%, 93% and 82% reduction were observed in these time points respectively (p<0.01). 40 days after the 15Gy IR the reduction was not as severe (55%, N.S.). 3 and 40 days post 15Gy amylase activity demonstrated a similar pattern of reduction. 97% and 91% respectively (p<0.01). In contrast to the P no quantitative changes in the protein concentrations of the Sm saliva were detected. As for the quantitative profiles of separated proteins, no IR induced changes as compared to controls were found for either P or Sm at 3 and 40 days or 3 and 9 months. The electrolites concentrations were fotmd to be flow rate dependent. The Na concentrations of P saliva. 3 and 40 days following 15Gy were reduced by 64% and 83% respectively (p<0.01 I. For Sm saliva it was reduced on the 40 days by 58% (p<0.01). The K concentration of P saliva increased on the 40 days by 79% (p<0.011. The accumulated data suggest that no salivary compositional alterations were directly related to IR but to its secondary effects. The various changes resulted from the reduced salivary flow rate rendered by oropharyngeal rnucositis and thus indicated no direct injury to the surviving, normally functioning parenchymal cells. In conclusion it is highly recommended to supply patients undergoing radiotherapy with rich, high nutritional soft diet.
Immigration studies still investigate immigrants' offspring and later generations' socioeconomic ... more Immigration studies still investigate immigrants' offspring and later generations' socioeconomic upward and downward mobility. When it comes to early Turkish immigrants, there is an unfilled "missing link" from a sociological point of view. This study explores early Turkish immigrants' adaptation experiences in the United Sates through qualitative triangulation and the methods of observation. This article utilizes "Straight-line theory", "decline theory", and "segmented assimilation to expound early Turkish immigrants' adaptation experiences in the United States. Drawing on archival documents next to meetings with immigrants' off springs, this study finds evidence that immigration occurred during the second wave to the United States from Europe, among Turks from Anatolia and Rumelia and they successfully adapted their new social environment. Rather, the findings provide novel evidence on the role of religious view and their social interaction. When seeking early Turks' socio educational background, we discover that highly educated individuals including religious leaders, professors, and businessmen migrated to Peabody, MA.
Ionizing irradiation (IR) is known to induce severe damage sequela to the salivary glands. The pu... more Ionizing irradiation (IR) is known to induce severe damage sequela to the salivary glands. The purpose of this study was to examine various sialochemical parameters in parotid (P) and submandibular (Sm) secreted saliva of 15Gy irradiated rats. Various doses of IR were administered (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 Gy) and the saliva was quantitatively evaluated for its amylase activity and the contents of sodium (Na), potassium (K) and total protein. Saliva samples containing equal amounts of proteins were also electrophoresed on separatory SDS gels, silver stained and examined for possible qualitative alterations. The results obtained for total protein concentrations in P saliva showed an IR dose dependent reduction 3 days and 3 and 9 months post IR. Following 15 Gy, 93%, 93% and 82% reduction were observed in these time points respectively (p<0.01). 40 days after the 15Gy IR the reduction was not as severe (55%, N.S.). 3 and 40 days post 15Gy amylase activity demonstrated a similar pattern of reduction. 97% and 91% respectively (p<0.01). In contrast to the P no quantitative changes in the protein concentrations of the Sm saliva were detected. As for the quantitative profiles of separated proteins, no IR induced changes as compared to controls were found for either P or Sm at 3 and 40 days or 3 and 9 months. The electrolites concentrations were fotmd to be flow rate dependent. The Na concentrations of P saliva. 3 and 40 days following 15Gy were reduced by 64% and 83% respectively (p<0.01 I. For Sm saliva it was reduced on the 40 days by 58% (p<0.01). The K concentration of P saliva increased on the 40 days by 79% (p<0.011. The accumulated data suggest that no salivary compositional alterations were directly related to IR but to its secondary effects. The various changes resulted from the reduced salivary flow rate rendered by oropharyngeal rnucositis and thus indicated no direct injury to the surviving, normally functioning parenchymal cells. In conclusion it is highly recommended to supply patients undergoing radiotherapy with rich, high nutritional soft diet.
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