The effects of internet on the creation of celebrity cult in the popular sharing areas and the fan consumption culture

İnternetin dünyada hızlı şekilde yayılmasıyla bu medya ortamında ortaya çıkan ünlüler bulunmaktadır. Bu ünlüler çok geniş fan kitlesine sahip olmaktadır. Fan kitlesinin kendilerine özgü tüketim alışkanlıkları bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada internetin popüler paylaşım alanlarında ünlü kültü oluşturulması ve fan tüketim kültürü üzerine etkileri incelenmiştir. Bu amaçla internetin popüler paylaşım alanlarında en fazla takipçilerine sahip iki ünlü Katy Perry ve Justin Bieber örnek olay olarak ele alınmıştır. Sonuç olarak her iki ünlünün de kült haline gelmesinde internetin oldukça etkili olduğudur. Kült haline gelen ünlülerin de fanlarının tüketimlerini de etkilediği sonucuna varılmıştırWith the rapid spread of the Internet in the world, there are celebrities emerging in this media environment. These celebrities have a very large fan mass. The fan mass has their own specific consumption habits. In this study, the creation of celebrity cult on popular sharing areas of Internet and its effects on fan consumption culture were examined. For this purpose, two famous Katy Perry and Justin Bieber who have the most followers in the popular sharing areas of the Internet are considered as case studies. As a result, the internet is highly effective for both celebrities to become cult. It is also concluded that celebrities who have become cult have also affected the consumption of their fans

Molecular characterization of cereal yellow dwarf virus-RPV in grasses in European part of Turkey

Yellow dwarf viruses (YDVs) are economically destructive viral diseases of cereal crops, which cause the reduction of yield and quality of grains. Cereal yellow dwarf virus-RPV (CYDV-RPV) is one of the most serious virus species of YDVs. These virus diseases cause epidemics in cereal fields in some periods of the year in Turkey depending on potential reservoir natural hosts that play a significant role in epidemiology. This study was conducted to investigate the presence and prevalence of CYDV-RPV in grasses and volunteer cereal host plants including 33 species from Poaceae, Asteraceae, Juncaceae, Geraniaceae, Cyperaceae, and Rubiaceae families in the Trakya region of Turkey. A total of 584 symptomatic grass and volunteer cereal leaf samples exhibiting yellowing, reddening, irregular necrotic patches and dwarfing symptoms were collected from Trakya and tested by ELISA and RT-PCR methods. The screening tests showed that 55 out of 584 grass samples were infected with CYDV-RPV in grasses from the Poaceae family, while none of the other families had no infection. The incidence of CYDV-RPV was detected at a rate of 9.42%. Transmission experiments using the aphid species Rhopalosiphum padi L. showed that CYDV-RPV was transmitted persistently from symptomatic intact grasses such as Avena sterilis, Lolium perenne and Phleum exratum to barley cv. Barbaros seedlings. PCR products of five Turkish RPV grass isolates were sequenced and compared with eleven known CYDV-RPV isolates in the GenBank/EMBL databases. Compared nucleotide and amino acid sequences of CYDV-RPV isolates showed that the identities ranged from 40.38 - 95.86 % to 14.04 - 93.38%, respectively. In this study, 19 grass species from the Poaceae family and two volunteer cereal host plants were determined as natural reservoir hosts of CYDV-RPV in the cereal growing areas of Turkey. © 2020 Authors

Determination of weed species, density and frequency of occurence in the vineyards of Tekirdağ province

Grape is an important nutrient with its high sugar and calories, some mineral substances and vitamins. It is also regarded as an important source of calcium, potassium, sodium and iron, and vitamins A, B1, B2, Niacin and C . According to the United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 2018 data, 79 million tons of grapes were produced on approximately 7.2 million hectares in the world. Spain, China and France have the largest vineyard areas in the world. Turkey, ranks fifth with 417 thousand ha vineyard. China, Italy and USA are in the top three in terms of production and Turkey ranks 6th with 3.9 million tons production and 5% rate. Turkey, due to its location, is a favourable climate for viticulture. As in other cultivated plants, weeds in vineyards shared many other resources in the environment especially factors that directly affect plant growth such as water, nutrients and light with viticulture and they affect the growth of cultivated plants negatively with the allelopathic chemicals they secrete. In addition, parasitic weeds such as dodder (Cuscuta monogyna) weaken the plants by penetrating directly into the young stems and shoots of the viticulture. This study was carried out in July-August 2015 to determine the weed species, density and frequency of occurrence in the vineyard areas of Tekirdağ province. To do this, survey were realized on an area covering 50 vineyards in two towns of Tekirdag province. As a result of the researches, 65 weed species belonging to 23 families were determined. Among these, Convolvulus arvensis, Cynanchum acutum, Chenopodium album, Solanum nigrum, Sorghum halepense, Amaranthus retroflexus, Portulaca oleracea, Cynodon dactylon, Cirsium arvense. and Setaria viridis were the most frequently determined 10 species. According to their frequencies; Convolvulus arvensis, Chenopodium album, Solanum nigrum, Sorghum halepense, Amaranthus retroflexus, Xanthium strumarium, Cirsium arvense, Cynanchum acutum, Lactuca serriola species came front. © 2021 Namik Kemal University - Agricultural Faculty. All rights reserved

Proximal tibiofibular joint arthrodesis due to recurrent giant ganglion cyst causing peroneal nerve palsy

Ganglion cysts are masses that we encounter frequently in our daily practice, usually in the upper extremity, less frequently in the lower extremities, and rarely cause compression symptoms. We present a case of a massive ganglion cyst of the lower limb causing peroneal nerve compression, managed with excision and proximal tibiofibular joint arthrodesis to prevent recurrence.Examination and radiological imaging of a 45-year-old female patient who was admitted to our clinic showed new-onset weakness in right foot movements and numbness on the dorsum of the foot and lateral cruris, a mass consistent with a ganglion cyst expanding the muscle was detected in the peroneus longus muscle. In the first surgery, the cyst was carefully resected. After three months, the patient came with a repeated mass on the lateral side of the knee. After confirmation of the ganglion cyst with clinical examination and MRI, a second surgery was planned for the patient. In this stage, we performed a proximal tibiofibular arthrodesis for the patient. Her symptoms recovered during the early follow-up period and no recurrence occurred during the two years of the follow-up period.Although the treatment of ganglion cysts seems easy, it can sometimes be challenging. We think that arthrodesis may be a good treatment option in recurrent cases

The use of external fixator and iliac crest bone graft in traumatic metacarpal bone defect

Introduction: Metacarpal bone fractures often lead to significant shortening in the phalanges; it can be caused by variable conditions, ranging from idiopathic, and infective to traumatic causes. There are very rare reports of metacarpals shortening in idiopathic primary hypoparathyroidism cases in the literature. Traumatic metacarpal shortening differs from congenital agenesis [2]. This condition leads to both functional and cosmetic limitations which affect the patient's quality of life. Case report: A 22-year-old male patient was admitted to our outpatient clinic with a traumatic left-hand fracture that caused a bone defect in the second metacarpal shaft leading to bone loss, shortening and flexion limitation in the second finger of the left hand, and a flexion contracture in the first metacarpophalangeal joint. For the treatment plan, an external fixator was set on the second metacarpal of the left hand for a 23 mm elongation over a period of 58 days, elongation rate was organized as 1 mm/day. After achieving the planned elongation, another operation was planned for the reconstruction of the bone defect that has occurred due to trauma in the second metacarpal bone. An osteotomy was performed for extracting an iliac crest graft and inserting it into the bone defect after debridement of scar tissue. For the first metacarpophalangeal joint, an arthrodesis was performed through the use of plate and screws. Multiple studies have showed a common complication of pin tract infections, which were controlled with oral antibiotics and local wound care [10, 11]. Proper alignment and union were achieved with early, stable fracture fixation of low-velocity gunshot wounds of the metacarpal. With early rehabilitation, treatment was provided without an increase in morbidity. [11]. Conclusion: It is possible to obtain acceptable surgical results when the method of fixation of the defect with autograft is used after lengthening with external fixator in pseudoarthrosis with metacarpal defect

Relationship between panic disorder and plasma neuropeptide-S level

Background: Panic disorder has long been associated with the changes in various neurotransmitters, such as Neuropeptide-S (NPS). Objective: In this study we aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between blood NPS levels and panic disorder. Methods: Twenty nine patients with panic disorder and thirty two healthy control subjects who were age and gender matched were enrolled to the study. Blood samples were taken from participants and plasma NPS levels were quantified by using an ELISA kit. Results: In the study group, median NPS blood level was 16.7 pg/mL and in the control group it was 32.5 pg/mL. There was a statistically significant difference (p = 0.021). Using receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve, sensitivity and specificity of NPS blood level, for diagnosing panic disorder was calculated, and it was found 79.3% and 56.25% respectively (AUC:0.672, 95% CI: 0.540-0.787). Discussion: Malfunction at the NPS modulatory system in the cortical areas (which is causing excitations in brain areas, such as amygdala and hypothalamus) does not only increase anxiety symptoms and risk of panic disorder but also causes panic disorder patients to have lower plasma NPS levels than the control group. Therefore it can be argued that such malfunction can be treated with a systemic treatment

Outcomes of diaphyseal femur fractures treated by long- and short-term traction methods in pre-school children

This study aimed to compare the effects of the traditional short- and long-term traction methods on the union and angulation of femoral fractures in pre-school children.Thirty-six patients aged 0–6 years, with diaphyseal femur fractures, who had undergone a conservative treatment, were included in the study. The patients were dividedinto two groups according to their traction times before the application of the hip spica cast: 0–10 days of traction (Group A) and 11–21 days of traction (Group B). Afterthe completion of the union and the removal of the casts, bone scans were performed and the angulations in the coronal and sagittal planes were comparatively evaluated,as well as the lengths of the lower extremities. The mean age of the patients was 4.2 ± 1.94 years. Hip spica casts were applied to 17 patients after short-term traction and19 patients after long-term traction. The mean length of hospital stays of the patients who were applied the hip spica casts after short-term and long-term tractions were 8.4and 19.3 days, respectively. A statistically significant difference was observed between groups A and B regarding hospital stay (p 0.05). Hip spica casting after short-term traction can be used as a safe alternative method in the treatment of diaphyseal femur fractures inpreschool children due to its adequate stability and shorter length of hospital stay

Evaluation of the coronal malposition of the volar locking plate in the treatment of distal radius fractures

Background and objectives: Literature does not show any studies regarding plate placement problems in the coronal plane of patients with volar plating due to distal radius fracture diagnosis. We aimed to investigate the functional and laboratory results of the coronal malposition of the volar locking plate in patients with distal radius fracture treated with internal fixation. Methods: In this retrospective study, we included patients who had volar plate fixation, were aged between 18 and 80, had no pathological fracture, had a minimum of six months of follow-up, and had the same rehabilitation protocol. We consider the angle subtended on the coronal axis between the distal radius long axis and the distal radius locking plate as coronal malposition. We named the coronal malposition angle the "AYE Angle." Patients with an AYE angle of over 1 degree were evaluated under group 1. Patients with an AYE angle of 0-1 degrees were evaluated under group 2. Radiological parameters were taken from AP-Lateral X-ray views. Superficial University System of Georgia (USG) examinations were applied to detect tendon problems. The DASH and QUICK-DASH scoring systems were used for clinical evaluation. Grip strength was measured with a dynamometer in all patients. All results were compared between the two groups. Results: Thirteen patients were female and 27 patients were male. Nineteen patients who had coronal malposition were added to group 1, while 21 patients who had no coronal malposition were added to group 2. Fifteen patients had normal USG results in group 2, while 18 patients had edema around the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) tendon as a result of USG in group 1. Statistically, a significant difference was detected between the two groups in terms of the amount of tenosynovitis around FPL (p=0.01). A statistically significant relationship was found between USG grading and malposition grading. The study revealed that a higher rate of USG grade 2 was found in patients with malposition grade 2 (90.9%), while a higher rate of USG grade 1 (50%) was observed in patients with malposition grade 1 (p=0.01). A statistically significant difference was not found between Soong grading and USG in terms of the level of tenosynovitis around the FPL tendon. The amount of tenosynovitis detected around the FPL tendon was 62.5% for Soong and grade 0 level, 60.7% for grade 1 level, and 50% for grade 2 level. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in the DASH and QUICK-DASH scoring systems (p=0.96). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in the grip strength (p=0.52). Conclusion: Coronal plate position in the treatment of the distal radius fracture is important to avoid potential flexor tendon problems. The volar plate position should be adjusted properly both in the coronal and sagittal axes

Determination of Presence and Incidence of Weed Seeds in Wheat Before and After Selector Treatment in Wheat in Thrace Region of Turkey

DergiPark: 245918trakyafbdBu çalışma buğday ürününe karışan yabancı ot tohum sayılarını, bulunma yüzdelerini ve yaygınlıklarını selektörden önce ve sonra tespit etmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışmada buğday ürününden selektörden önce ve sonra olmak üzere Tekirdağ’ dan 37, Edirne’ den 44, Kırklareli’nden 28 örnek alınmıştır. Selektörden önce alınan örneklerde Tekirdağ ilinde 24, Edirne ilinde 32, Kırklareli ilinde 30 yabancı ot türü tespit edilmiştir. Selektörden sonra ise Tekirdağ’ da 15, Edirne’ de 22 ve Kırklareli’ nde 25 yabancı ot türü belirlenmiştir. Buna göre Trakya bölgesinde selektörden önce alınan örneklerde toplam 32 selektörden sonra alınan örneklerde toplam 25 adet yabancı ot türü saptanmıştır. Trakya Bölgesinde alınan buğday örnekleri içerisinde Avena spp., Lolium spp., Bromus spp., Convolvulus arvensis, Hordeum spp., Galium spp., Myagrum perfoliatum, Vicia spp., Rapistrum rugosum ve Consolida spp.en fazla yaygınlık gösteren türlerdirThis study was carried out to determine numbers, presence and incidence of weed seeds in wheat samples collected before and after selector treatments. In this study, 37 samples from Tekirdağ, 44 samples from Edirne and 28 samples from Kırklareli provinces have been evaluated before and after selector treatments. Samples evaluated before selector treatment contained 24 weed species in Tekirdağ, 32 weed species in Edirne, 30 weed species Kırklareli provinces. Totally 15 weed species in Tekirdağ, 22 weed species in Edirne, 25 weed species in Kırklareli provinces were determined in samples collected after selector treatment. 32 and 25 weed species were determined in samples collected before and after selector treatment, respectively. Avena spp., Lolium spp., Bromus spp., Convolvulus arvensis, Hordeum spp., Galium spp., Myagrum perfoliatum, Vicia spp., Rapistrum rugosum and Consolida spp. were found the most common weed species in collected wheat seed samples in the Trakya Region of Turke