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Comparison of cephalometric changes resulting from different upper incisor intrusion methods
Authors: Süer Tümen Demet , Hamamcı Orhan
Published: January 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to provide intrusion of upper incisors with applying Connecticut Intrusion Arch (CIA) and Miniscrew and to evaluate the dental and skeletal cephalometric effects of these intrusion methods on individuals with deep bite caused by supraocclusion of upper incisors.

Methodology: The study includes 40 adults, without making sexual distinction, who have at least 4 mm deep bite caused by supraocclusion of upper incisors. Two study groups each consisting 20 individuals formed as CIA and Miniscrew groups. Skeletal, dental, soft tissue measurements were done on lateral cephalograms and apical root resorption measurements were done on standard periapical radiographs that were taken from upper four incisor teeth. Statistically, Paired Student’s t-test was used in intragroup comparements and independent Student’s t-test was used in the investigation of differences between groups. Nevertheless, the concern of variables that seen as risk factors with the amount of resorption was investigated with Pearson correlation analysis. 

Results: Successful intrusion of four upper incisor teeth with CIA and Mini screw methods and in-significant difference was determined between two methods. Protrusion of upper and lower incisor teeth decrease in interincisal angle and overbite and increase in overjet was stated by intrusion at both of the methods. The decline of the mesiobuccal cusp of the upper first molar was observed in the CIA method. In soft tissue evaluation, decrease of upper lip length, upper lip thickness and distance of upper and lower lip to the Rickett’s plane was observed.

Conclusion: The methods used for intrusion showed to cause similar ratio of root resorption.

 

How to cite this article: Süer Tümen D, Hamamcı O. Comparison of cephalometric changes resulting from different upper incisor intrusion methods. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):177-94. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.26

 

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Comparison of the accuracy of three different electronic apex locators used in root canals enlarged in different apical diameters
Authors: Öz Hasan , Adıgüzel Özkan , Kaya Sadullah
Published: January 2022

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of three apex locators in enlarged teeth with different apical diameters using files that are compatible and incompatible with the apical diameters.

Methodology: Sixty lower premolars were used in this study. The actual canal length was determined with a stereo microscope, and the teeth were divided into three different groups (G25, G40 and G50).

The teeth in G25, G40 and G50 were enlarged in actual canal length with apical diameters of 0.25, 0.40 and 0.50 mm using hand files and Reciproc R25, R40, and R50, respectively. In the electronic measurements, a #15 hand file was used in each group, and #25, #40 and #50 hand files that were compatible with the apical diameters of the teeth in the groups were used. An alginate model was created with enlarged teeth. The electronic working length was determined for each tooth using Root ZX Mini, Raypex 6, and Propex Pixi electronic apex locators (EALs).

Results: Electronic measurement results that were shorter by 0.50 mm or longer by 0.05 mm than the actual length were considered unsuccessful; otherwise, they were deemed successful. Analysis of variance was used to evaluate the accuracy of the EALs with different files in the same apical diameter. For the different apical diameters, the chi-square exact test was used to evaluate the accuracy effect of using files that were incompatible with each apical diameter. The level of significance was p > 0.05.

In all the groups, the measured lengths were closer to the actual canal length with the use of #25, #40 and #50 hand files that were compatible with the apical diameters. However, there was no significant difference between the measurements with the #15 hand file (p > 0.05).

According to the electronic measurement results made with the #15 hand file in teeth with 0.25, 0.40 and 0.50 apical diameters, the use of a file that was incompatible with the apical diameter did not have a significant effect on accuracy (p > 0.05).

Conclusion: The use of a file that is compatible with the apical diameter of the tooth in the determination of the working length with measurement of EALs close to the actual canal length. The accuracy of EALs is not affected by the file size in electronic measurements with file sizes smaller than the apical diameter in teeth with apical diameters up to 0.50 mm.

 

How to cite this article: Öz H, Adıgüzel Ö, Kaya S. Comparison of the accuracy of three different electronic apex locators used in root canals enlarged in different apical diameters. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):12-8. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.3

 

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Evaluation of the color stability and surface roughness of dual-cure, bulk-fill composites
Authors: Şivgan Güner Zehra , Bolgül Behiye , İnandı Tacettin
Published: January 2022

Aim: In recent years, tooth-colored, dual-cure, bulk-fill composite resins, which have attracted attention for their ease of use, constitute one of the latest developments in pediatric dentistry applications. This study aimed to evaluate the color stability and surface roughness properties of three different dual-cure, bulk-fill materials and one light-cure, bulk-fill composite material used in pediatric dentistry.

Methodology: In this study, three different dual-cure, bulk-fill composites (Fill-Up, HyperFIL, Cention-N) and one light-polymerized bulk-fill composite (Reveal HD) were used. A total of 70 samples were obtained for surface roughness testing. The surface roughness testing was performed with a Hysitron TI 950 Triboindenter device. A total of 105 samples were obtained for the evaluation of color stability. Cherry juice, iced tea, and distilled water were used as solutions. Initial and final color measurements were made using a spectrophotometer. The color differences between measurements were recorded according to the CIEDE 2000 system.

Results: The least surface roughness among the composite groups was observed in the light polymerized Cention-N composite samples in the experimental group. In the Fill-Up and Cention-N composite groups in the experimental group, the surface roughness of the samples left to self-polymerization and the samples polymerized with light showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Among the composite groups, the highest amount of coloring was observed in the Fill-Up composite samples, which were left to self-polymerization and kept in cherry juice in the experimental group. The least coloration among the composite groups was observed in the Cention-N composite samples polymerized with light and kept in distilled water.

Conclusion: Based on this information, a decrease in surface roughness and an increase in color stability can be expected due to self-polymerization and the light polymerization of dual-cured, bulk-fill composites.

 

How to cite this article: Şivgan Güner Z, Bolgül B, İnandı T. Evaluation of the color stability and surface roughness of dual-cure, bulk-fill composites. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):266-273. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl.39

 

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Clinical examination of various jaw fractures and evaluation of open and closed reductions: Six case reports
Authors: Ataözden Tahir , Başaran Mustafa Mert , Özüdoğru Semanur
Published: January 2022

Aim: This study aims to present the fracture types and treatment methods of jaw fracture cases that presented at our center.

Methodology: Of six presenting cases, two were angulus, one was parasymphysis, three were subcondylar, and one was a medial condyle fracture only. All patients were evaluated both clinically and radiologically by CT of the atlanto-occipital joint. We managed two of the mandibular fractures with open and closed reduction (mixed) and four with closed reduction only. Dislocation was observed in only two patients. Internal fixation was performed using either mini plates (Medartis, Basel, Switzerland) or mini-screws. All cases united within three weeks to three months.

Results: After analyzing the epidemiology of six fractures and the outcomes of the surgical treatment, as well as assessing the complications related to the surgical procedures, it was determined that in cases with dislocation, bimaxillary fixation should be applied as a maintenance to open reduction therapy. In cases without dislocation, bimaxillary fixation only is sufficient.

Conclusion: An analysis of dislocation conditions according to fracture type supports that the incidence of dislocation is low in condyle fractures.

Conclusion: An analysis of dislocation conditions according to fracture type supports that the incidence of dislocation is low in condyle fractures.

 

How to cite this article: Özüdoğru S, Başaran MM, Ataözden T. Clinical examination of various jaw fractures and evaluation of open and closed reductions: Six case reports. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):274-8.  https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.40

 

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Treatment of anatomic canal variations in premolar teeth: Five case reports
Authors: Bodrumlu Emre , Dinger Esma
Published: January 2022

Aim: The aim of this case report is to present a series of anatomical variations and endodontic treatments in four two-canal mandibular premolar teeth and three rooted three-canal maxillary second premolar teeth with root canal treatment indications identified via clinical and radiographic examinations.

The success of root canal treatment is achieved with a thoroughly examined root canal morphology that has been accurately determined radiographically and clinically before adequate shaping, irrigation, and hermetic filling procedures. Root canals that are not found or not adequately disinfected can cause root canal treatment failure and complications, such as pain, swelling, or persistent fistula, also known as flare-up, after treatment.

Canal variations in the teeth were detected via periapical radiographs during the root canal instrumentation stage.

Methodology: The endodontic treatments of four two-canal mandibular premolar teeth and one triple-rooted three-canal maxillary second premolar with root canal treatment indications were described.

Conclusion: To achieve full success in root canal treatment, anatomical variations should be examined in detail before and during treatment, and treatment should be completed with appropriate techniques.

 

How to cite this article: Dinger E, Bodrumlu E. Treatment of anatomic canal variations in premolar teeth: Five case reports. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):279-84. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.41

 

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Prosthetic rehabilitation of a hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia patient: A case report
Authors: Gökçe Dersim , Ayna Emrah , Seyfioğlu Polat Zelal
Published: January 2022

Aim: Ectodermal dysplasia is a rare hereditary disease that arises from a developmental disorder of 2 or more ectoderm-derived tissues. Ectodermal dysplasia is seen in 3 different types: anhidrotic, hypohidrotic, and hidrotic. Its anhidrotic and hypohidrotic types are the most common. This study presents the intraoral findings and dental treatment approach of a case diagnosed with hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia that demonstrates the typical characteristics of the disease, such as anodontia, hypohydrosis (reduced sweating), hypotrichosis (sparse hair), and loss of vertical dimension.

Methodology: A 5-year-old male patient presented to the clinic of the Prosthetic Dental Treatment Department of the School of Dentistry at Dicle University on 25.10.2020 with complaint of missing teeth. A genetic analysis conducted in 2016 showed that he was a homozygous carrier of the p.Cys148Arg (c.442 T>C) mutation on the 5th exon of the ectodysplasin-A receptor (EDAR) gene. The mutation detected in the patient was associated with ectodermal dysplasia. An extraoral clinical examination revealed sparse hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes; soft, smooth, and dry skin; thin, linear wrinkles around the eyes and the lips; drooping, thickened lips; a sunken nose; fractured nails; hyperthermia due to lack of sweat glands; hyperkeratosis in the skin and soles of the feet; 2 nipples on one side of the chest; and reduced vertical facial height. An intraoral examination revealed anodontia; there were no teeth on the maxilla or the mandible and no radiographically identified tooth germ. Dry mouth due to a lack of sufficient saliva was another finding.

Conclusion: In this case report, in the presence of anodontia, a removable total prosthesis, which is a non-invasive treatment option, was applied. Production of endosseous implants was postponed for a later time following the patient’s growth and development.

 

How to cite this article: Gökçe D, Ayna E, Seyfioğlu Polat Z. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia patient: A case report. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):292-8. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.43

 

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Shortening of bones using novel contraction osteogenesis device: An experimental study
Authors: Ocak Hakan , Kılıç Erdem , Alkan Alper
Published: January 2022

Aim: Given the high complication rates associated with orthognathic surgery for the correction of maxillomandibular malformations, studies have focused on alternative methods of strengthening the jaw, such as distraction osteogenesis. However, methods of shortening of the jaw are not well-elucidated in oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of a new method of shortening osteotomized jaws.

Methodology: A 2.5–3 cm skin incision was made on the left tibia of each of 15 New Zealand white rabbits aged 12–18 months, followed by fixation of 15 mm pre-opened distractor devices to the tibia after osteotomy. After a five-day latency period, the distractors were activated to a total of 8 mm, with closure of the device set at a rate of 0.25 mm/day in the test group. After a five-day latency period, the distractors closed at a rate of 0.125 mm/day, achieving a total contraction of 5 mm. The distractors were not activated in the control group. The bone at the contraction range was evaluated, and the resultant shortening was measured.

Results: The tibia was shortened by an average of 4.32 mm. Exaggerated bone formation was identified around the osteotomized cortical bone in all rabbits in the control and study groups, and there were minimal complication rates.

Conclusion: This study verified that the jaw can be shortened by performing slow, controlled contraction with a bone resorption pattern.

 

How to cite this article: Ocak H, Kılıç E. Alkan A, Shortening of the bones using a novel contraction osteogenesis device: An experimental study. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):26-31. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.5

 

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Investigation of the effect of different application techniques on microhardness in bulk-fill composite resins
Authors: Fidan Muhammet , Gönder Hakan Yasin
Published: January 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different application techniques on microhardness in one universal resin material and three different bulk-fill composite resin materials.

Materials and Methods: In this study, one universal composite resin (Universal Restorative 200 [U], 3M-ESPE, USA) and three different bulk-fill composite resins (Filtek-One Bulk-Fill Restorative [F]; 3M-ESPE, USA: Tetric Evo-Ceram Bulk-Fill [E]; and Ivoclar-Vivadent, Liechtenstein; Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill [N], Ivoclar-Vivadent, Liechtenstein) materials were used. A total of 60 disk-shaped samples, including 20 samples from each bulk-fill composite resin group, were prepared. The polymerization of the bulk-fill composite resins in one group was completed using a 2 mm (40 sec) + 2 mm (40 sec) incremental technique, and in the other group, it was completed using a 4 mm bulk technique (40 sec). The U composite resin (control group) polymerization was completed using a 2 mm + 2 mm (40 sec) incremental technique (n = 10). The Vickers microhardness (VHN) values ​​of the samples were calculated. The data were analyzed with Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney U tests (p < 0.05).

Results: Higher VHN values ​​were found in the U composite resin compared to those in the bulk-fill composite resins (p < 0.05). In the bulk technique, a lower VHN value ​​was observed in the N bulk-fill composite resin than in the control group (p < 0.05), while there was no difference between the N and E composite resin groups (p > 0.05). A lower N bulk-fill composite resin was observed in the groups in which the incremental technique was applied than in the control group (p < 0.05). When the techniques applied to the bulk-fill composite resins were evaluated within themselves, higher VHN values ​​were observed in the E composite resin in the group in which the incremental technique was applied but not in the group in which the bulk was applied.

Conclusion: It was observed that the content differences of composite resins were effective at different VHN values. The U composite resin (control) group showed higher VHN values than all the bulk-fill composite groups.

 

How to cite this article: Fidan M, Gönder HY. Investigation of the effect of different application techniques on microhardness in bulk-fill composite resins. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):32-7. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.6

 

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The effect of mesenchymal stem cells, demineralized bone graft and platelet-rich plasma on osteogenesis in rat tibia defects
Authors: Erdoğmuş Zozan , Gülsün Belgin
Published: January 2022

Aim: Deformities of the jaw and face are often caused by infection, inflammation, and cystic and neoplastic pathological conditions. Defects with various aetiologies should be repaired promptly using the most appropriate approach to reconstruct the anatomical form. To treat defects, bone grafts with various combinations have been used. In particular, combinations including cellular products to enhance osteogenic properties have been implemented. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of different materials and cells on bone defects by using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which are thought to have a positive effect on healing, demineralized bone graft (DMB) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

Methodology: We used 55 female rats weighing between 200-250 g, four of which were used to obtain platelet-rich plasma. The remaining animals were divided into five groups. Group I (n = 6) was the operative control group, Group II (n = 24) was given DMB, Group III (n = 24) was given DMB+PRP, Group IV (n = 24) was given MSC+DBG and Group V (n = 24) was given DMB+PRP+MSC applied to rat tibial defects (10 mm x 3 mm x 2 mm).

Results: Statistically significant differences were observed in bone osteoblastic activity in tibia defects among the groups (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Bone regeneration was significantly improved in groups where MSCs were used in combination with DMB and PRP.

 

How to cite this article: Erdoğmuş Z, Gülsün B. The effect of mesenchymal stem cells, demıneralızed bone graft and platelet-rıch plasma on osteogenesıs ın rat tıbıa defects. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):47-55. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.8

 

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A rare localization of tuberculosis under infliximab treatment: Testicular involvement
Authors: Nayımoğlu Mehmet , Sarıfakıoğlu Banu , Ustaömer Kübra , Akgül Murat , Isal Arslan Ayşegül
Published: January 2022

Infliximab is an inhibitory of tumor necrosis factor-alpha which is used successfully for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatic disease. It has various side effects including injection-induced reactions, immunosuppression, demyelinating diseases, and cardiac effects. One of the most serious side effects is tuberculosis. In particular, the immunosuppressant drugs have a high risk of reactivating latent tuberculosis infection. Its activation probably may occur as an extra-pulmonary and, occasionally, may result in an unusual infection. Herein, we report a 30-year-old male case treated with infliximab and suffered from isolated testicular tuberculosis.
A prospective evaluation of strength and endurance of ankle dorsiflexors-plantar flexors after conservative management of lateral malleolar fractures
Authors: Ekinci Mehmet , Birisik Fevzi , Ersin Mehmet , Şahinkaya Türker , Öztürk İrfan
Published: January 2022

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate patients with conservatively treated stable lateral malleolar fractures with isokinetic tests.

Patients and methods: Between January 2016 and November 2017, a total of 24 patients (12 males, 12 females; mean age 40.8±15.0 years; range, 18 to 68 years) with an isolated stable lateral malleolar fracture treated conservatively with the circular cast were included in this prospective study. Calf circumferences, ankle range of motion (ROM), pain levels, and functional outcomes were recorded. The muscle strengths and endurance of the injured side were compared with the non-injured side. All patients were evaluated by isokinetic test after removal of the cast, and three and six months after the rehabilitation period.

Results: The ROM was found to be lower after removal of the plaster cast, compared to the contralateral ankle. During cast removal, we also found that both dorsiflexor and plantar flexor muscle strength decreased by 25.6% and 44.7%, respectively, and decreased to 10.3% and 3.6% at three months post-rehabilitation. At the end of six months, no statistically significant difference was found between the two sides. In the dorsiflexion-plantar flexion endurance values, 37.8% and 54.1% deficit were detected before the rehabilitation protocol, respectively (p<0.05). At three months, these values decreased to 6.1% and 13.6%, respectively and the endurances of the injured sides surpassed the non-injured sides (p<0.05) at six months.

Conclusion: Conservative management of stable isolated lateral malleolar fractures with circular cast causes atrophy and decreases strength-endurance of the calf muscles due to immobilization. These changes are expected to diminish over time and functional outcomes are excellent with a good rehabilitation program.
Comparison of the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy and supervised exercises with neuromuscular inhibition technique in lateral epicondylitis: A randomized-controlled t
Authors: Çorum Mustafa , Başoğlu Ceyhun , Yavuz Hadi , Aksoy Cihan
Published: January 2022

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) and supervised exercises with neuromuscular inhibition (NMI) technique in improving pain, function, and grip strength in the treatment of patients with lateral epicondylitis (LE).

Patients and methods: A total of 50 patients with LE (11 males, 30 females; median age: 46 years; range, 23 to 57 years) whose symptoms persisted for at least three months between February 2015 and August 2015 were included in the prospective, randomized-controlled, clinical study. The patients were divided into two groups as the rESWT group (n=25) receiving a total of three rESWT sessions (once per week with 1.8 bar pneumatic pressure, 10 Hz frequency, and with 2,000 pulses) and the exercise group (n=25) receiving supervised exercises with NMI (three times per week for three weeks). Pain and function were evaluated using Visual Analog Scale, the total Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation, the Roles and Maudsley score, while the grip strength was evaluated using a hand dynamometer at one and three months after treatment compared to baseline.

Results: A significant improvement was observed in all outcome criteria at one and three months after treatment, compared to baseline, in both the rESWT and exercise groups (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in terms of the changes in the outcome criteria between the groups (p>0.05).

Conclusion: The rESWT seems to provide no significantly superior benefit than supervised exercises with NMI at least until the three months in the treatment of LE.
Effectiveness of mirror therapy on upper limb function, activities of daily living, and depression in post-stroke depression patients
Authors: Zhang Xiang , Zhang Yi , Liu Yu , Yao Qiujin
Published: January 2022

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effects of mirror therapy (MT) on upper limb function, activities of daily living (ADLs), and depression in post-stroke depression patients.

Patients and methods: Between November 2018 and December 2019, a total of 60 post-stroke patients (33 males, 27 females; mean age: 58.45±11.13 years; range, 35 to 88 years) were included. The patients were randomly divided into either the cosntrol group (n=30) or the MT group (n=30). Regular occupational therapy was provided for the control group (two times per day for 30 min per session, five times per week over four weeks). Occupational therapy and MT were used to treat patients in the mirror group (one 30 min session once per day, five times per week over four weeks). Motor function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment of the Upper Extremity, FMA-UE), ADL (Modified Barthel Index, MBI) and depression (17-item Hamilton Depression Scale, HAMD-17) were used to evaluate the treatment outcomes.

Results: Before treatment, the mean HAMD-17, FMA-UE, and MBI scores showed no significant difference between the two groups (p>0.05). After treatment, the mirror group exhibited more significant improvements than the control group in terms of the mean HAMD-17, FM-UE, and MBI (p<0.05). After four weeks, the mean FMA-UE and MBI scores revealed more significant improvements than the baseline scores in the control group (p<0.01). The mean HAMD-17, FMA-UE, and MBI scores showed more significant improvements than the baseline scores in the MT group (p<0.001).

Conclusion: Based on these results, MT can effectively improve motor function, ADLs, and depression in post-stroke depression patients. The curative effectiveness of MT seems to be more prominent than the regular occupational therapy.
Assessment of the frequency of tarsal tunnel syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Kalçık Ünan Mehtap , Ardıçoğlu Özge , Pıhtılı Taş Nevsun , Aydoğan Baykara Rabia , Kamanlı Ayhan
Published: January 2022

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to determine the frequency of tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.

Patients and methods: Thirty RA patients (1 male, 29 females; mean age: 41.9±10.1 years; range, 26 to 65 years) who met the American College Rheumatology (ACR) classification criteria and 20 healthy volunteers (1 male, 19 females; mean age: 39.3±10.8 years; range, 26 to 60 years) without any complaints between August 2006 and October 2007 were included in the study. Demographic characteristics of the study group were assessed and neurological examinations were performed. The Tinel’s sign was checked to provoke the TTS symptoms. Disease severity was measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Disease Activity Score-28 (DAS28), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP). The health-related quality of life and disability status were determined using the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), Short Form 36 (SF-36), Foot Function Index (FFI), and VAS (0-100 mm). The positional relationship of the foot pain was questioned with VAS. The 100-m walking distance of the patient and control groups were calculated.

Results: Bilateral TTS was detected in 10 of the patients (33.3%) with rheumatoid arthritis. No relationship with the TTS disease duration, seropositivity, rheumatoid nodule, joint deformities, corticosteroid use, and DAS28 score were found. In correlation with TTS, foot and ankle joint were the first involved joints at the beginning of RA disease (p<0.005). The Tinel’s sign was found to be 45% positive in patients with TTS. The 100-m walking time was significantly longer in RA patients compared to the control group (p<0.0001).

Conclusion: Tarsal tunnel syndrome is commonly seen in RA and its incidence increases in patients with primary foot involvement. Therefore, caution should be taken against the entrapment neuropathies in these patients, and they should be supported by electrophysiological practices, when the diagnosis is necessary.
Assessment of lower limb peripheral nerves with ultrasound in patients with traumatic amputation
Authors: Karabay İlkay , Demir Yasin , Köroğlu Özlem , Gümrük Aslan Sefa , Aydemir Koray , Gürçay Eda
Published: January 2022

Objectives: This study aims to assess the sciatic nerve (SN), common peroneal nerve (CPN), and tibial nerve (TN) by ultrasound in patients with traumatic lower limb amputation (LLA) and to examine the possible relationship between ultrasonographic and clinical findings.

Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study included a total of 33 male patients (mean age: 36.6±8.7 years; range, 21 to 48 years) who had LLA due to traumatic injury between May 2019 and April 2020. Amputation and prosthesis use and functional K level of activity were recorded. Ultrasound examinations were performed to measure the cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of the SN, CPN, and TN bilaterally at the same levels. The values from the normal sides were accepted as controls.

Results: The CSA values were greater on the amputated sides than the non-amputated sides for SN (p=0.001), TN (p=0.001), and CPN (p=0.015), regardless of the activity level. The amputated side SN (p=0.001), TN (p=0.001), and CPN (p=0.016) were thicker in patients with level of K4 activity than the non-amputated side. For the patients with K3 activity level, larger TN CSA values were determined on the amputated side, compared to those at the K4 level (p=0.035). The SN was found to be greater in patients using microprocessor-controlled knee prosthesis (p=0.032) and TN was larger in hypobaric sealing membrane users on the amputated sides (p=0.041).

Conclusion: The SN, CPN, and TN were found to be larger in all patients on the amputated sides and in patients with K4 activity level. Based on these findings, the K3 activity level and the use of hypobaric sealing membrane seems to affect the CSA values of TN. Additionally, the use of microprocessor knee prosthesis affects the CSA values of SN. We believe that these results may be essential for the analysis or prediction of lower extremity nerve involvement according to the K activity level and the use of prosthesis in patients with traumatic LLA.
Bilateral foot drop after COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome: A case report
Authors: Terlemez Rana , Özekli Mısırlıoğlu Tuğçe , Palamar Deniz , Okutan Dilara , Akgün Kenan
Published: January 2022

In these days of the pandemic, we have faced with the locomotor system problems following severe acute respiratory syndrome-coro- navirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. While some of these problems are related to the disease itself, some of them are associated with the prolonged immobilization during the infection. Long-term intensive care unit admissions of patients may also lead to various types of neuropathies, extending the recovery period. The real burden of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) is still unclear. In particular, after a prolonged hospitalization period, the duration of rehabilitation may be longer to gain independence in daily living activities. In this report, we present a different aspect of the COVID-19 with bilateral foot drop in a 53-year-old female patient. To the best of our knowledge, this case is the first report of both peroneal and sciatic nerve damage following COVID-19.
DIGITALISASI DAN POLA KERJA BARU: DAMPAK BAGI INDUSTRIALISASI DAN RESPONS KEBIJAKAN KETENAGAKERJAAN
Authors: Kurniawan Fuat Edi , Aruan Norman Luther
Published: January 2022

This article attempts to decipher claims about the ‘future of work’ based on the development of digitalization and look atthe policy response to those claims. Specifically, it explains the main developments of new digital technologies that shapejobs and employment in the context of Industry 4.0 and the emergence of various digital platforms. Digitalization alsohas an impact on the industrialization process to predict the loss of old manufacturing jobs. This is projected to disruptthe workforce that is at risk of new work patterns and dehumanization. This article is prepared using a qualitative methodwith a literature study approach, which aims to build a critical analysis of digitalization and its impact on labor andindustrialization policies. The results of this study indicate several industrialization policy responses at the global andnational levels for each digital development model. This study confirms that digital technology will not deterministicallyform a new future but the choices and logical consequences of a digital work pattern model that is different from the oldpattern. So, the industrialization policy response in the digital era must be able to answer the wave of disruption for theworkforce. Policies in the education and training aspects of the affected workforce are an urgency that cannot be ignoredin the era of industrial automation
DELVING INTO ENGLISH AS A FOREGIN LANGUAGE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THESIS WRITING REFERENCING SYSTEM
Authors: Agustini Ni Luh Putu Rastiti Era , Santosa Made Hery , Adnyani Luh Diah Surya
Published: January 2022

This research aimed to investigate undergraduate EFL students’ perception towards the use of Microsoft Word Referenceson students’ thesis and factors that influence the perception. This research used a sequential mixed method. There were 25 students from 7th semester of English Language Education, Ganesha University of Education, involved in this research.The research instruments were questionnaire and interview. The results from the questionnaires were analyzed usingmean score ideal (Mi) and standard deviation ideal (SDi), and data from the interviews were analyzed using interactivemodel analysis by Miles and Huberman. From the ideal mean score analysis, the mean score of undergraduate EFLstudents’ perception towards the use of Microsoft Word References on students’ thesis was 41.84, which was categorizedas average. This means Microsoft Word References can be used in managing citation and reference in thesis writing.Moreover, the interview result shows 11 factors that influence undergraduate EFL students’ perception towards the use ofMicrosoft Word References on students’ thesis, namely attitudes, motives, interests, expectations, novelty, motion, size,background, proximity, and time. The factors build two trends, positive and negative perceptions.
ANALISA MEDIA SIBER ZINETFLIX SEBAGAI MEDIA ALTERNATIF TENTANG FILM DI ERA DIGITAL
Authors: Resmadi Idhar
Published: January 2022

Perubahan teknologi digital membuat setiap media mesti berkonvergensi mengikuti perkembangan zaman. Zines adalah sebuah media cetak alternatif yang tumbuh dan berkembang dalam ranah subkultur atau komunitas. Zines dianggap sebagai sebuah media alternatif yang banyak memberikan informasi di luar jalur media massa mainstream. Karakteristik zines yaitu sabagai sebuah media berbasis komunitas, anti-mainstream, dan menawarkan format yang eksperimen dibandingkan dengan media konvensional. Zinetflix merupakan sebuah platform media zines digital yang dibuat oleh Netflix melalui pemanfaatan media sosial Instagram. Dalam hal ini, Zinetflix merupakan upaya komunikasi Netflix untuk bisa membangun interaksi dengan pelaku industri film di Indonesia dalam menyajikan informasi seputar film Indonesia terutama di era digital sekarang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Studi kasus yang akan diangkat yaitu “Zinetflix” yang dirancang oleh penyedia konten film Netflix. Proses pengambilan data yaitu melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi literatur. Hasil yang ingin dibahas dari penelitian ini yaitu bagaimana transformasi media siber Zinetflix yang memanfaatkan zines yang inovatif di media sosial dalam menyebarkan informasi tentang film di Hari Film Nasional 2020.

 

Kata kunci: Netflix, Zines, Zines Digital, Media Siber
SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS AND LOCAL WISDOM TOWARD ADAPTIVE CAPABILITY TO USE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY BY THE COMMUNITY OF KASEPUHAN SINAR RESMI
Authors: Pudjiastuti Sri rahayu
Published: January 2022

The obligation to maintain and preserve the environment, in the view of all religions and beliefs, is a must for thecommunity so that religious values and local wisdom of the community also become binding provisions to maintainand preserve the environment. This study aims to describe, analyze, and solve problems regarding socio-ecologicaldynamics and local wisdom about the adaptability of using technology in the community of Kasepuhan Sinar Resmi.This study uses a descriptive-analysis method which is to describe the analysis and discuss it comprehensively andintegrally. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews and literature review. This study foundthat the community’s local wisdom based on its adaptability to use agricultural technology at the Community ofKasepuhan Sinar Resmi is related to environmental preservation and the effort to make the environment useful for life
Vasili Grossman. Adevaruri rostite printre lacrimi
Authors: Sora Alina Elena
Published: January 2022

Proiectata ca o abordare in profunzime a operei sale, lucrarea de fata este fundamentata pe creatia unui scriitor care in prima etapa a carierei artistice se raliaza la ideile socialiste, ulterior, mizand pe libertate si adevar ca urmare a persecutiei si izolarii la care este supus de catre exponentii regimului totalitar sovietic – consecinte inevitabile suportate de scriitorii care dovedeau suficient curaj pentru a nu urma directivele ideologice. Caracterizata de un tragism evident, opera lui Vasili Semionovici Grossman se inscrie in sfera literaturii dezumanizarii. Tradusa in multe limbi si vanduta intr‑un numar mare de exemplare, in special in Occident, creatia grossmaniana a captivat atentia publicului larg si a criticilor, insa acest fenomen s‑a petrecut relativ recent, fapt datorat includerii scriitorului de catre ideologii sovietici in randul autorilor incomozi. De altfel, in spatiul cultural romanesc, abia dupa 1990 se observa o usoara crestere a interesului publicului pentru creatia lui Vasili Grossman, dat fiind faptul ca incepand cu acest an cititorul roman are acces la operele sale majore, si anume Panta rhei si Viata si destin. Daca se are in vedere aspectul receptarii critice a operei lui Grossman in Romania, se impune recunoasterea laturii deficitare a acestui fenomen care se remarca doar prin actiuni sporadice. In consecinta, una dintre premisele acestui volum il constituie analiza in termeni de amanunt a prozei scriitorului rus, cu precadere a celor doua opere fundamentale – Viata si destin si Panta rhei – din perspectiva contextului literar, istoric si social in care se incadreaza, a tematicii abordate, dar si a receptarii ei, in Romania, in Occident, dar si in spatiul rus. Acest demers a devenit posibil apelandu‑se la studii de critica literara in limbile romana, rusa, engleza si, de asemenea, prin compararea cu alte opere, s‑a utilizat in acest sens ca principal instrument de analiza literara intertextualitatea. Aceasta metoda a permis conturarea unei imagini cat mai clare a fenomenului literar analizat, a situarii operei lui Grossman in respectivul context literar, dar si a intelegerii acestuia in conjunctura istorico‑sociala, culturala si psihologica a sangerosului secol XX.
Proiecte de activitate si scenarii didactice. Invatamant prescolar
Authors: Din Nicoleta , Stan Gabriela Iasmina
Published: January 2022

Cartea de fata reprezinta o sursa de inspiratie atat pentru elevii liceelor pedagogice sau studentii de la specializarea Pedagogia invatamantului primar si prescolar care se pregatesc sa lucreze in invatamantul precsolar, cat si pentru cadrele didactice debutante (aflate la inceputul carierei didactice) sau pentru cadrele didactice care-si sustin inspectiile pentru obtinerea gradelor didactice sau, de ce nu, pentru cadrele didactice cu experienta vasta care au epuizat toate ideile si sunt in cautarea unor viziuni noi de desfasurare a activitatilor didactice intr-un mod atractiv si creativ. Stim cu totii ca generatiile actuale de copii au nevoie sa fie stimulate in permanenta si, de multe ori, cadrele didactice sunt puse in situatia de a veni mereu cu ceva nou. Cartea contine 11 proiecte de activitate si 18 scenarii didactice intocmite conform rigorilor pedagogice si metodologice si in concordanta cu Curriculumul pentru educatie timpurie.
Criação e Avaliação de Personas para Sistemas com foco em pessoas com Transtorno do Espectro Autista: Um Relato de Experiência sobre o uso de Netnografia
Authors: Marques Anna Beatriz , Aires Melo Gabriel , Rebouças Pereira Victoria Gabriella , Freitas Campos de Vasconcelos Patrícia
Published: January 2022

Netnografia é uma etnografia realizada online, que tem um custo reduzido quando comparada à etnografia convencional e possibilita o alcance de um público-alvo disperso, como é o caso das pessoas com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Este artigo relata a criação de personas e requisitos de usuário com base em dados obtidos em uma netnografia conduzida na rede social Instagram. Para avaliar a qualidade das personas criadas, duas estratégias foram adotadas: (i) aplicação de questionário com profissionais da área de desenvolvimento de software para avaliar o nível de completude, disposição de uso, clareza e empatia das personas; e (ii) realização de grupo focal com integrantes de um projeto de pesquisa sobre TEA para explorar a utilidade das personas para a concepção de produtos para pessoas autistas. Como resultado desta análise, quatro das seis personas criadas foram avaliadas como de ótima qualidade, as outras duas alcançaram qualidade média.
Editorial Vol. 14 No. 3
Authors: Bernardini Flavia , Grützmann André , Steinmacher Igor , Fontão Awdren , Viana Davi , Horita Flavio
Published: January 2022

Nesta presente edição – de número 3 do Volume 14 (2021) – apresentamos 5 (cinco) artigos submetidos como versões estendidas.
Conifers: Species Diversity and Improvement Status in Kenya
Authors: M.E. Mbinga Joram , F. Omondi Stephen , A. Onyango Alice
Published: January 2022

A wide range of exotic conifer species have been successfully introduced in Kenya since 1910 for the purpose of supplying wood, mainly for timber, pulp, and plywood industries. Among the conifers introduced, Cupressus lusitanica and Pinus patula have adapted well to local growing conditions and are now the key species widely planted in commercial plantations. The other conifer species are planted at secondary level or as ornamentals. In order to increase productivity, the key conifer species have been subjected to genetic improvement through selection, breeding, and hybridization. Results of tree improvement work on C. lusitanica and P. patula showed growth and productivity increase from 20 to 25 m3/ha/yr. for C. lusitanica and from 25 to 30 m3/ha/yr. for P. patula. Scaling up conifer plantations using the tree improvement technologies drawn for the two species is one of the strategies for closing the annual wood supply–demand deficit which is currently estimated at 10.3 million m3. It is also one of the strategies for achieving 10% tree cover which is currently at 7.2%. The strategy encompasses the application of principles of tree breeding, improved germplasm, silviculture, pests and disease control. This presentation is a review of the status of conifer species since their introduction in Kenya.
Drug Repurposing Techniques in Viral Diseases
Authors: Zhang Ran , Oerlemans Rick , Wang Chao , Zhang Lili , R. Groves Matthew
Published: January 2022

Since the advent of the twentieth century, several severe virus outbreaks have occurred—H1N1 (1918), H2N2 (1957), H3N2 (1968), H1N1 (2009) and recently COVID-19 (2019)—all of which have posed serious challenges to public health. Therefore, rapid identification of efficacious antiviral medications is of ongoing paramount importance in combating such outbreaks. Due to the long cycle of drug development, not only in the development of a “safe” medication but also in mandated and extensive (pre)clinical trials before a drug can be safely licensed for use, it is difficult to access effective and safe novel antivirals. This is of particular importance in addressing infectious disease in appropriately short period of time to limit stress to ever more interlinked societal infrastructures; including interruptions to economic activity, supply routes as well as the immediate impact on health care. Screening approved drugs or drug candidates for antiviral activity to address emergent diseases (i.e. repurposing) provides an elegant and effective strategy to circumvent this problem. As such treatments (in the main) have already received approval for their use in humans, many of their limitations and contraindications are well known, although efficacy against new diseases must be shown in appropriate laboratory trials and clinical studies. A clear in this approach in the case of antivirals is the “relative” simplicity and a high degree of conservation of the molecular mechanisms that support viral replication—which improves the chances for a functional antiviral to inhibit replication in a related viral species. However, recent experiences have shown that while repurposing has the potential to identify such cases, great care must be taken to ensure a rigourous scientific underpinning for repurposing proposals. Here, we present a brief explanation of drug repurposing and its approaches, followed by an overview of recent viral outbreaks and associated drug development. We show how drug repurposing and combination approaches have been used in viral infectious diseases, highlighting successful cases. Special emphasis has been placed on the recent COVID-19 outbreak, and its molecular mechanisms and the role repurposing can/has play(ed) in the discovery of a treatment.