The Leather and Footwear Journal: Overview of the Past Development, Current State and Future Perspective Regarding 65th Anniversary of the Journal

Sazrijevanje ideje uredništva o unapređenju časopisa Koža i obuća u znanstveno-stručni status potaknula je potrebu za ovim radom. Rad donosi pregled dosadašnjeg razvoja časopisa, trenutačnog stanja i buduće perspektive. S aspekta povijesnog razvoja časopisa, kao uvoda u problematiku, prikazan je kontekst osnivanja časopisa, struktura sadržaja, narav i važnost objavljenih radova. Trenutačno stanje poslužilo je kao podloga iz koje se rodila ideja o usmjeravanju koncepta časopisa prema znanstveno-stručnom. Perspektiva razvoja časopisa neposredno je povezana s poboljšanjem vidljivosti časopisa na međunarodnoj razini. Veća zastupljenost znanstvenih radova, otvoreni pristup i indeksiranost u relevantnim bibliografskim i citatnim bazama podataka temelj su perspektivnijoj budućnosti časopisa.The idea development of the Editorial Board of the Journal Leather and Footwear to raise it into the scientific professional status has prompted the need for this paper. The paper gives an overview of the past development of the Journal, the current state and the future perspectives. From the aspect of the historical development of the Journal, as an introduction to the problem area, the paper aims to present the context of launching the Journal, content structure as well as the nature and character of published papers. The present state served as the basis from which the idea ofdirecting the Journal concept to scientific-professional ones was born. Development perspectives are directly related to improving the visibility of the Journal at the international level. Greater representation of scientific papers, open access and indexing in relevant bibliographic and citation databases form the basis for a more promising future of the Journal

Quo vadis, Tekstil? Croatian Journal for Textile and Clothing Technology

Information-professional-scientific periodicals have been present in Croatian textile field for 90 years with five successive journals. They mirrored the development and needs of the textile industry through various socio-economic and educational-scientific conditions. In this sense, the scientific journal for textile and clothing technology – Tekstil that marks 67 years of uninterrupted publication had the most important role. This journal is the most relevant source of various information on the development of textile profession and textile technology in Croatia and abroad. As a monthly journal, Tekstil was the source of the current peer-reviewed scientific and professional information that was trying to meet the needs of many generations of students, experts, teachers and scientists in the field of textiles. Beside the review of the journal development in 67-year period, this paper is an attempt to indicate the journal’s current difficulties and challenges in sense of regaining his status among the most relevant world journals

Quo vadis, Tekstil? Croatian Journal for Textile and Clothing Technology

Information-professional-scientific periodicals have been present in Croatian textile field for 90 years with five successive journals. They mirrored the development and needs of the textile industry through various socio-economic and educational-scientific conditions. In this sense, the scientific journal for textile and clothing technology – Tekstil that marks 67 years of uninterrupted publication had the most important role. This journal is the most relevant source of various information on the development of textile profession and textile technology in Croatia and abroad. As a monthly journal, Tekstil was the source of the current peer-reviewed scientific and professional information that was trying to meet the needs of many generations of students, experts, teachers and scientists in the field of textiles. Beside the review of the journal development in 67-year period, this paper is an attempt to indicate the journal’s current difficulties and challenges in sense of regaining his status among the most relevant world journals

Field classification in Dimensions: A case study of textile technology

Given the latest research on Dimensions classification, this article discusses the novelty of such classification in the field of textile technology from the standpoint of Croatian scientific career advancement system. New machine learning article based classification system is compared to a traditional journal based classification system brought by the Web of Science and Scopus in terms of evaluation significance. The starting point of assigned category comparison were 13 journals indexed in the Web of Science in just one common category - Materials science, Textiles. Since Scopus does not have a unique category for the textile technology a list of 11 assigned categories was put in the comparison. Lastly, 58 research fields assigned to the articles published in mentioned journals indexed in Dimensions were analyzed for validity. Results show that the unique category of Textiles in Web of Science fully fits the field of textile technology from Croatian point of view. Scopus model with multi category assignment is not so reliable and useful in field evaluation. Lastly, Dimensions with its novel approach failed to validly classify indexed publications

Interdisciplinary Approach to Treatment of Mandibular Prognathism Case report

Skeletno ortodontske anomalije, kao i one koje imaju naglašenu skeletnu komponentu, znatan su problem s gledišta liječenja. Rendgenkefalometrijski postupci predviđanja kraniofacijalnoga rasta primjenom longitudinalnih studija nisu pouzdani jer je krivulja rasta individualna s nepredvidivim vektorom i dinamikom, pri čemu je najvažnije predvidjeti intenzitet varijabilnoga pubertetskoga poticaja rasta. Zbog toga se događa da se planirani tijek konvencionalnog ortodontskog liječenja ponekad mora mijenjati i predvidjeti kirurško rješenje. Pacijentica Zavoda za ortodonciju, Stomatološkog fakulteta u Zagrebu počela je liječenjem u 9. godini, u doba mješovite denticije, kada su se tek naslućivali elementi mandibularnoga prognatizma. U višegodišnjem liječenju primijenjeni su bionator i aktivne ploče. No usprkos dobroj suradnji u vrijeme puberteta, značajnom akceleracijom kondilarnoga rasta klinička slika je pogoršana i postavljena je dijagnoza mandibularni prognatizam. Predviđen je kirurški zahvat te je ortodontsko liječenje usmjereno na uklanjanje elemenata dentoalveolarne kompenzacije i učinaka dotadašnjeg liječenja. Primjenom fiksnog aparata sustava Roth 0,018 postignuta je normalna inklinacija frontalnih zuba u oba zubna luka uz kongruentnost tranverzalnih dimenzija obiju čeljusti, a međučeljusni je sagitalni odnos dijagnosticiran kao izraziti mandibularni prognatizam. Nakon potanke dijagnostičke obradbe i vizije postoperacijskoga rezultata, kirurški je zahvat izvršen osteotomijom s dvama okomitim i jednim vodoravnim rezom. Višak je kosti odstranjen, fiksacija je obostrano učinjena vijcima, a za međučeljusnu fiksaciju uporabljen je fiksni ortodontski aparat. Odnos čeljusti osiguran je interdentalnom vodiljom koja je učinjena neposredno prije zahvata. U retencijskom razdoblju uporabljen je postojeći fiksni aparat, koji je nakon 6 mjeseci zamijenjen monomaksilarnim mobilnim retncijskim napravama. Rezultat ortodontskokirurškog liječenja potvrdio je estetske i funkcijske zahtjeve predviđene planom liječenja.Skeletal orthodontic anomalies, as wel as those having strongly manifested skeletal components, represent a remarkable problem from the aspect of treatment. Roendgencephalometric methods of craniofacial growth prediction, by using longitudinal studies, are not reliable because the growth pattern is strictly individual. Most important, but impossible, is to predict the intensity and variations of pubertal growth spurt. Therefore, in some cases, the course of conventional orthodontic treatment must be changed, and a surgical procedure has to be considered. A female patient of the Department of Orthodontics School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, started her treatment at the age of 9, during the mixed dentition, when the diagnosis mandibular prognathism was foreseen. During a few years of treatment bionator and removable plates were applied. Nevertheless, in spite of excellent collaboration, during puberty, because of remarkable acceleration of condylar growth, true mandibular prognathism was diagnosed. Surgical procedure was indicated. Therefore orthodontic treatment was focused on removal of dentoalveolar compenstory elements as well as previous treatment effects. By using a fixed appliance (Roth 0.018 system) normal inclination of the incisors was achieved in both dental arches as well as congruence of transversal dimensions of both jaws, while the sagittal intermaxillary relationship was diagnosed as mandibular prognatism. After a detailed diagnostic procedure and computerised postoperation result vision, surgery intervention was done on the mandible by osteotomy with two vertical and one horizontal cut. Bone surplus segment was removed. The fixation of skeletal segments was done by screws on both sides, whille the intermaxillary relation was obtained by the fixed appliance. Intermaxillary relation was provided by an interdental guide, made just before surgical treatment. During the retention period the previous fixed appliance was used, and after six months it was replaced by two removable retainers. The orthodontic-surgical treatment results confirmed the functional and esthetic demands foreseen by treatmen planning

Quality of Life Assessment for Intraoral Reconstruction

Svrha istraživanja bila je usporediti tri najčešće upotrebljavane metode rekonstrukcije usne šupljine na našoj Klinici nakon resekcije intraoralnog karcinoma. Uspoređivani su lokalni režnjevi (jezični i nazolabijalni), regionalni pektoralis major i slobodni podlaktični režanj. Uspoređivane tri skupine bolesnika nisu se razlikovale u stadiju bolesti. Za ocjenu uspješnosti rekonstrukcije kreiran je klinički upitnik od dva dijela. Prvi dio kliničkog upitnika sadrži opće podatke o bolesniku te podatke o tumoru. Drugi dio kliničkog upitnika sastoji se od ciljanih pitanja o postoperativnim funkcijskim i estetskim rezultatima. Osim usporedbe triju metoda rekonstrukcije istražili smo o kojim parametrima općenito ovisi uspjeh rekonstrukcije te utječe li rekonstrukcija na postoperativnu kakvoću života i na koji način. Raščlamba dobivenih podataka pokazala je da ni jedna od triju metoda rekonstrukcije nije superiornija u svim parametrima od preostalih dviju metoda. Slobodni podlaktični režanj nije statistički znatno pokazao očekivane teoretske prednosti pred regionalnim pektoralis major režnjem, iako je u gotovo svim parametrima bolje bodovan. Stadij bolesti i opseg resekcije bitni su parametri za postoperativne rezultate rekonstrukcije neovisno o tipu režnja.The aim of the investigation was to compare the three most commonly used methods of reconstruction of the oral cavity in the University Hospital “Dubrava”, after resection of intraoral carcinoma. In a group of 50 patients, with no statistically significant differences with regard to the stage of disease, local flaps (19 patients), regional pectoralis major flap (11 patients) and free forearm flap (20 patients) were compared. A clinical questionnaire was prepared for evaluation of the success of reconstruction, consisting of two parts. The first part of the questionnaire contained general information on the patient and data on the tumour. The second part of the questionnaire consisted of questions on postoperative functional and aesthetic results. Apart from comparison of the three methods of reconstruction, we also investigated on a sample of 55 patients which parameters were most important for the success of the reconstruction and whether and in what way reconstruction has an effect on postoperative quality of life on a sample of 55 patients. Analysis of the obtained data indicated that none of the three methods of reconstruction were superior in all parameters compared to the other two methods. Free forearm flap did not statistically significantly show the expected theoretic advantage over the regional pectoralis major flap, although it scored higher in almost all parameters. The stage of the disease and extent of resection are the most significant parameters for postoperative result of reconstruction, regardless of the type of flap

Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment of Developmental Odontogenic Cysts of the Jaws

Prikazani su rezultati kirurško-ortodontskoga liječenja odontogenih razvojnih cista sa svrhom da se upozori na važnost trajnoga timskog rada ortodonta i oralnoga kirurga u rješavanju svakoga pojedinog slučaja, ma kako se neki od njih činili jednostavnima. Takvom suradnjom moguće je sačuvati retinirane ili impaktirane zube i u slučajevima kad se čini da to neće biti moguće. Primjer liječenja velike folikularne ciste u osmogodišnje djevojčice dokaz je uspješnosti takve suradnje. Autori predstavljaju i suvremene spoznaje o liječenju odontogenih cista, upozoravaju na lokalnu invazivnost odontogene keratociste i najavljuju rezultate uporabe resorbilnoga granulata trikalcijeva fosfata.The results are shown of surgical-orthodontic treatment of developmental odontogenic cysts of the jaws with the purpose of demonstrating the importance of long-term teamwork of the orthodontist and oral surgeon in resolving each individual case, despite the fact that some cases may appear to be simple. Such cooperation enables the preservation of impacted teeth, even in cases when this appears almost impossible. The example presented of treatment of a large follicular cyst in an eight-year old girl is proof of the success of such cooperation. The authors also present contemporary knowledge on the treatment of odontogenic cysts, warn of the local invasive nature of odontogenic keratocysts and show the results of the application of resorptive granular tricalcium phosphate

Orthodontic Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities

Međučeljusni nesklad stvara velike probleme pacijentima i estetski i funkcionalno. Razlog dolaska pacijenata u Kliniku uglavnom je estetske naravi, jer se radi o mlađim osobama, a funkicionalne su smjetnje u drugome planu. Uzimanje hrane, govor i disanje u takvih su osoba znatno otežani. Prikazat ćemo jedan od slučajeva liječenje kombiniranoga dentofacijalnog deformiteta: PROGNATHISMUS ET LATEROGNATHISMUS MANDIBULARIS. Pacijentica, 34 godine. Iz anamnestičkih podataka nismo saznali da sličnih problema ima u obitelji. Motiv dolaska na Kliniku bio je estetske naravi, premda se je pacijentica žalila na bolove u oba čeljusna zgloba, otežano uzimanje hrane i na nešto teži izgovor pojedinih glasova. Plan liječenja donesen je na osnovi sljedećih potanko provedenih postupaka: • raščlamba lica rađena je na osnovi fotogarafija napravljenih iz profila i en face • raščlamba okluzije učinjena je na studijskim modelima • rentgenkefalometrijska raščlamba profilnog i AP kraniograma učinjena računalom i ručno samo je potvrdila već spomenutu dijagnozu Liječenje je provedeno isključivo intraoralnom i ekstraoralnim ortodontskim napravama te smo smatrali korisnim iznijeti naša iskustva ovakvim načinom liječenja. Izgled pacijentice nakon liječenja vidi se na slikama. Ponovne kefalometrijske raščlambe rađene su nakon završetka liječenja. Svi parametri su u granicama normale, kako se vidi iz tabele s prikazanim vrijednostima prije i poslije liječenja. Raščlambe mekih česti pacijentice također pokazuju znatne promjene, a odnosi nos, gornja usnica, donja usnica i brada veoma su dobri. Dentofacijalni deformiteti danas se vrlo uspješno rješavaju. Dobre studijske raščlambe, na osnovi kojih se određuje plan liječenja, jamstvo su uspješnoga liječenja. Vrlo malo je ostalo tajni u liječenju dentofacijalnih deformiteta, ali ona od terapeuta traži visoku profesionalnost i učinkovitost.Disharmony of the jaws presents a great aesthetic and functional problem for patients. The reason for reporting to a clinic is mainly of an aesthetic nature, since most commonly young people are involved, while functional disturbances remain secondary. Such persons have difficulty eating, speaking and breathing. We will present one case of combined dentofacial deformity: PROGNATHISMUS ET LATEROGNATHISMUS MANDIBULARIS. Female patient, 34 years old. From anamnestic data we did not find out whether there were similar problems in the family. The motive for reporting to the clinic was aesthetics, although the patient complained of pain in both temporomandibular joints, difficulty eating and somewhat more difficult pronunciation of certain vocals. A treatment plan was based on: • Analysis of the face, based on profile and en face photographs. • Analysis of occlusion, based on study models. • Roentgen-cephalometry of the profile and AP craniogram, performed on a computer as well as manually, confirmed the above mentioned diagnosis. The treatment was performed exclusively with intraoral and extraoral orthodontic appliances, and we therefore believe that it would be useful to present our experience with such a treatment method. The appearance of the patient after treatment can be seen on the photographs. Repeated cephalometric analyses were performed after completion of the treatment. All parameters were within normal limits, as can be seen from the table presenting pre- and post treatment values. Analysis of the soft tissues also shows significant changes, and relations between the nose, upper lip, lower lip and chin are very good. Today dentofacial deformities are successfully solved. Good study analyses, which serve as the base for planning treatment, guarantee successful treatment. There are very few secrets in ortognatic treatment, but it still requires high professionalism and effectivness

Interdisciplinary Approach to Solving Edentulousness

Stomatolozi, ortodonti, oralni kirurzi i protetičari u svojemu svakodnevnom radu rješavaju probleme bezubosti. Prerani gubitak zuba neminovno uzrokuje promjene koje se jasno opažaju na licu, posebice na oblik i veličinu gornje i donje čeljusti. Međučeljusni nesklad nastao kao posljedica gubitka zuba čini velike probleme pacijentima, i estetski i funkcionalno, ali i liječniku koji nastoji rehabilitirati pacijenta. Ortodontsko liječenje uspješno rješava mnoge malokluzije. Kirurško liječenje može riješiti mnoge dentofacijalne deformitete. Protetska rehabilitacija u većini slučajeva funkcionalno i estetski zadovoljava pacijentove potrebe. Ipak, kombinacija ortodontskog i kirurškog liječenja, te protetska rehabilitacija ne osigurava samo stabilan međučeljusni odnos nego i odgovarajući pacijentov izgled. Ortodontsko liječenje mora prethoditi kirurškom, kako bi se riješila dentalna kompenzacija, te osigurati dovoljan prostor za postavljanje zubnih usadaka i u konačnici mora osigurati, kroz vrijeme retencije, stabilnost rezultata. Prikazat ćemo na nekoliko primjera uspješnost interdisciplinarnoga pristupa rješavanja bezubosti.In their everyday work dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons and prosthodontists solve the problem of edentulousness/edentia. The premature loss of teeth inevitably leads to changes which are clearly seen on the face, particularly the shape and size of the upper and lower jaws. Intermaxillary disharmony, arising as a result of the loss of teeth, causes great problems to the patient, both aesthetic and functional, and also to the physician who attempts to rehabilitate the patient. Orthodontic treatment successfully solves numerous malocclusions. Surgical treatment can solve a large number of dentofacial deformities. Prosthetic rehabilitation in the majority of cases functionally and aesthetically satisfies the needs of the patient. However, a combination of orthodontic and surgical treatment, and prosthetic rehabilitation not only ensures stable intermaxillary relations but also the appropriate appearance of the patient. Orthodontic treatment must precede surgical treatment, in order to solve dental compensation and to ensure sufficient space for placement of dental implants and finally it must ensure, through a period of retention, stability of the result. We will show several examples of successful interdisciplinary approach to solving edentulousness

Ostaoplasty with Autologous Cancellous Hip Bone

Autologni koštani graftovi i danas se smatraju metodom izbora u rekonstrukciji limitiranih defekata donje čeljusti, te rekonstrukciji koštanih “defekata” srednje i gornje trećine lica. Autologna kost je izvrstan osteokonduktivan materijal i iznimno rijetko ga organizam odbacuje. Najčešća donorna regija krista ilijaka. Kao slobodni koštani graft može se primjeniti koetikalna kost spongioza. U radu je prikazana uporaba autologne spongioze kuka kod: • osteoplastike alveolarnoga grebena u djece s rascjepom, • korekcije kontura čela bolesnika nakon maksilektomije, • rekonstrukcije defekta donje čeljusti. Bolesnici su praćeni godinu dana nakon osteoplastike. Uspješnost uporabe koštanih graftova verificirana je kliničkim nalazom, rtg-om, te kod rekonstrukcije donje čeljusti i histološkom verifikacijom nakon odstranjivanja OS materijala. Osim manjeg ožiljka nije bilo drugih oštećenja donorne regije. Osteoplastika autolognom spongiozom kuka predstavlja i danas “zlatni standard” kod ispravno odabranih indikacija.Autologous bone grafts are believed to be the method of choice in the reconstruction of limited mandibular defects and in the reconstruction of the bone defects of the middle and upper part of the face. Autologous bone is an excellent osteoconductive material and is very rarely rejected by the body. The most frequent donor region is crista illiaca. Cortical bone and cancellous bone can be used as a free bone flap. In this study we present the application of autologous cancellous hip bone in the following cases: • Osteoplasty of the alveolar ridge in children with shisis. • Correction of the forehead contour after maxillectomy. • Reconstruction of mandibular defects. The patients were followed during one year after osteoplasty. The success of the implementation of bone grafts was verified with clinical findings, X-rays, in cases of mandibular reconstruction, with pathohistological verification after the removal of the OS material. Apart from a small scar, there was no other damage to the donor region. Osteoplasty with autologous cancellous hip bone graft represents a golden standard in properly chosen indications