n-Alkanes, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), n-alkanals, n-alkan-2-ones, long-chain alkenones, oxy-PAHs, n-alkanols, sterols and free alkanoic acids have been reliably determined in various environmental matrices by using one-step flash chromatography compound class fractionation and subsequent gas chromatography (GC)–MS and/or GC–flame ionization detection analysis. The obtained recover...

Fleshy fruits constitute a commercially important and nutritionally indispensable food commodity. In 2014, the total production of tomatoes and grapes worldwide was 170,750,767 and 74,499,859 tones, respectively (FAOSTAT). This issue covers the most recent advances in our understanding of different aspects of fleshy fruit biology. In fact, fruit development and ripening involves several process...

The aim of this study is to develop an attitude scale towards using instructional technologies (USIT) for preservice teachers. The research was carried out with 1235 pre-service teachers that 567(45.9%) were freshman; 401 (32.5%) were sophomore; 151 (12.2%) were junior and 116 (9.4%) were senior students at different universities in Turkey. The study consists of five parts including literature ...

This paper analyzes the manipulability of the Generalized Money Rawlsian Fair (GMRF) solutions in the problem of fairly allocating objects when monetary compensations are possible [Alkan A., Demange G., Gale D., Fair allocation of indivisible goods and criteria of justice. Econometrica 59, 1023-1039]. These solutions are envy-free, efficient, and satisfy a strong form of solidarity under budget...

Atmospheric aerosol particles were collected with a high-volume sampler in a Finnish coniferous forest during the field campaign Quantification of Aerosol Nucleation in the European Boundary Layer (QUEST) in March–April 2003. Four chromatographic techniques were applied to characterise the organic composition of the samples, and to study variations in the concentrations of identified compounds....

Within the scope of this study, effect five big personality traits on organizational citizenship behaviour was investigated in case teachers working at a private education institute. In regard, firstly literature review made about and behaviour. Then, survey questionnaire prepared research conducted 338 teachers. order to determine teachers, Five Big Personality Traits Scale developed by John, ...