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Review Article

Motor Function Test Protocol for Parkinsonian Triad in Rodent Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Turkish Title : Motor Function Test Protocol for Parkinsonian Triad in Rodent Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Sirajo Mujittapha Umar,Murtala Kauthar,Oyem John Chukwuma,Ishola Azeez Olakunle,Owolabi Lukman Femi
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:1-6

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_1_22

Over the years, there has been an increase in research on parkinsonism in basic and translational
neuroscience. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder vehemently
associated with motor function deficits and other unique features collectively called the Parkinsonian
triad, which slightly differs from other movement disorders such as Wilson’s disease, tardive
dyskinesia, chorea, and athetosis. Parkinsonian triad combines three major motor phenotypes of PD
including bradykinesia, rigidity, and resting tremors. Hence, there is a need to review motor deficits
protocols to create a set of behavioral protocols that critically address the parkinsonian triad’s
quantification in PD models. Literature search on Medline and PubMed was conducted to access
the articles on the motor function test in a rodent model of Parkinsonism. Search terms include
parkinsonism, parkinsonian triad, bradykinesia, rigidity, resting tremors, stepping test, parallel bar
test, pole test, and cylinder test. This review shows that bradykinesia characterized by difficulty in
movement initiation could be assessed using a stepping test by measuring stepping length and time
taken to initiate movement on a wooden ramp. It can also be assessed using a parallel bar test by
measuring the time taken to make 90° turn. This turning hesitation is one of the critical features of
akinesia. Rigidity is associated with an increase in muscle tone; it is assessed by using a pole test to
measure the time taken for the rodent to slide down a smooth pole. Resting tremors is an involuntary,
oscillatory movement of the distal part of the upper limb when not performing an action. It could be
graded using a cylinder test when the rodent suspends its forelimb on the air in an attempt to climb
the wall of the cylinder. In conclusion, the examinations and quantifications of the Parkinsonian triad
are required to diagnose parkinsonism in rodent models.

Over the years, there has been an increase in research on parkinsonism in basic and translational
neuroscience. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder vehemently
associated with motor function deficits and other unique features collectively called the Parkinsonian
triad, which slightly differs from other movement disorders such as Wilson’s disease, tardive
dyskinesia, chorea, and athetosis. Parkinsonian triad combines three major motor phenotypes of PD
including bradykinesia, rigidity, and resting tremors. Hence, there is a need to review motor deficits
protocols to create a set of behavioral protocols that critically address the parkinsonian triad’s
quantification in PD models. Literature search on Medline and PubMed was conducted to access
the articles on the motor function test in a rodent model of Parkinsonism. Search terms include
parkinsonism, parkinsonian triad, bradykinesia, rigidity, resting tremors, stepping test, parallel bar
test, pole test, and cylinder test. This review shows that bradykinesia characterized by difficulty in
movement initiation could be assessed using a stepping test by measuring stepping length and time
taken to initiate movement on a wooden ramp. It can also be assessed using a parallel bar test by
measuring the time taken to make 90° turn. This turning hesitation is one of the critical features of
akinesia. Rigidity is associated with an increase in muscle tone; it is assessed by using a pole test to
measure the time taken for the rodent to slide down a smooth pole. Resting tremors is an involuntary,
oscillatory movement of the distal part of the upper limb when not performing an action. It could be
graded using a cylinder test when the rodent suspends its forelimb on the air in an attempt to climb
the wall of the cylinder. In conclusion, the examinations and quantifications of the Parkinsonian triad
are required to diagnose parkinsonism in rodent models.


Original Article

Turkish Title : The Mind − Brain Problem from the Perspective of Agency

A. ÇENGEL Yunus
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:7-16

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_46_21

Abstract
Aim: In this article, it is argued that the elusive mind qualifies as an active agent which works through
the brain rather than the brain creating the subjective mind or acting as the mind itself. Materials and
Methods: This article relies on observation‑based reasoned arguments and thus it is philosophical in
nature. Discussion: We seem to be living in a virtual reality interwoven of subjective experiences of
sights, sounds, tastes, smells, colors, pain, and pleasure, all rendered by the enigmatic mind. The mind
cannot be reduced to physical existence such as the sporadic electrical activity of the brain since no
electrical activity has ever produced such cohesive subjective experience, the same way that the laws
of physics cannot be reduced to matter and energy that comprise the physical existence. Conclusion:
Unlike properties, agencies differ from emergent quantities in that agencies more than passively qualify
matter; they actively control and rule matter. Agencies are characterized by causal power, and thus
the capacity to cause changes. Several agencies can be identified in nature. The agency of physics is
associated with the physical realm and is comprised of the universal laws and forces of physics. Life
qualifies as a purposive agency which is comprised of the laws and influences of life. Even quantum
fields act like virtual mechanisms and thus qualify as active agents associated with the production of
the fundamental particles of physics with a fixed set of properties out of quanta of energy.


Original Article

Turkish Title : Quantitative Structured Reporting in Dementia Studies with Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Application to Neuroinformatics

Mojtaba Barzegar,Joan Carreras
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:17-21

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_46_21

Abstract
Introduction: Nowadays, radiology is playing a very essential role in quantitative imaging
from medical images to quantitative biomarkers. Integration of this numerical information
into structured reports can make it more practical tool for an accurate diagnosis of dementia.
Materials and Methods: This research developed a structured radiological report template for
dementia as an automated integration of quantitative imaging biomarkers of magnetic resonance
images into neurological structured reporting as a new achievement in the Management of Radiology
Report Templates in a more organized style. Results: A significant accuracy rather than free
conventional style for dementia patients. Conclusion: Final aim of this study is making this feature
available to make the best decision on patients with some dementia signs.


Original Article

Turkish Title : Investigation of the Effect of Anxiety Disorder on Time Perception with Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory

Oguzhan San Huseyin,Sultan Tarlacı,Korkut Ulucan,Tolga Polat,Özge Yılmaz Özlem,Beste Tacal Aslan
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:22-27

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_8_22

Abstract
Background: Linguists first coined the term anxiety in the 1600s to define a state of severe restlessness
and worry. When we look at the Turkish dictionaries and printed sources, we see that the definition of
anxiety is made simply as anxiety, fear, and worry. Anxiety; which we can describe as a mental and
physical reaction, a defense strategy, against an event or fear. It will threaten the survival of the life; it is
seen in two ways as situational anxiety and trait anxiety. Situational anxiety, as the name suggests, arises
when faced with a threat or stress factor, while trait anxiety is an anxiety that occurs internally, independent
of the event or situation. Aims and Objectives: For the continuity of one’s cognitive and behavioral
abilities, not only anxiety but also the perception of time has a great place in the continuity of life. The
findings that help us understand one’s time perspective are internal clock models and related mechanisms.
This study aims to investigate the effect of anxiety on time perspective. Materials and Methods: To this
end, the Beck Anxiety Scale, the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, and the demographic information
form were used to collect data. Data were collected from a total of 168 participants, 44 females and
124 males. Results and Conclusion: When the findings are evaluated in general terms, there was a
moderately negative relationship between anxiety and past positive perspective and a moderately positive
relationship between past negative perspective. Based on this result, anxiety prevents a positive perception
of the past; on the contrary, it can be said that it causes a negative perception of the past.


Case Report

Turkish Title : Investigation of the Effect of Anxiety Disorder on Time Perception with Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory

Toktamış Onur,Şen Cansu Çakır,Tomruk Nesrin Buket
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:28-30

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_3_22

Abstract
Gilles de la Tourette (or briefly Tourette) syndrome (TS) is a neurobehavioral disorder that often
begins in childhood and is characterized by motor and vocal tics. Many psychiatric disorders may
accompany TS, attention‑deficit hyperactivity disorder, and obsessive–compulsive disorder being
the most frequent. However, literature regarding the association between TS and psychosis is
controversial. We present a patient who has comorbid TS and psychosis and is treated successfully
with quetiapine.


Original Article

The Effect of Child‑Centered Play Therapy on Children with Anger Control Problems is true

Turkish Title : The Effect of Child‑Centered Play Therapy on Children with Anger Control Problems is true

Ahbab Afra,Özdoğan Büşra,Sayar Gökben Hızlı
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:31-35

DOI : 10.4103/jnbs.jnbs_35_21

Background: Children’s anger and aggressive behaviors become a problem for teachers and parents
at home, in the classroom, or the playground. Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches
are recommended for children who cannot control their anger. Child‑centered play therapy is one
of these approaches. Aim: This study aimed to reveal the effect of child‑centered play therapy on
children with anger issues. Materials and Methods: The study group consists of 25 volunteer child
clients with anger symptoms, and the control group consists of 25 volunteer child clients without
anger symptoms. Each participant was given child‑centered play therapy with 45‑min sessions twice
a week for 3 weeks during the research process. The Trait Anger‑Anger Style Scale was administered
to the participants before and after the therapy. Results: As a result of the study, it was shown
that children with anger issues experienced a significant change and improved after child‑centered
play therapy. Children have become able to control their anger. At the same time, improvement was
observed in the verbal and behavioral expression of anger. Conclusion: The results of this study
indicate that child‑centered play therapy can be an effective treatment option for children with anger
issues and aggressive behaviors.

Background: Children’s anger and aggressive behaviors become a problem for teachers and parents
at home, in the classroom, or the playground. Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches
are recommended for children who cannot control their anger. Child‑centered play therapy is one
of these approaches. Aim: This study aimed to reveal the effect of child‑centered play therapy on
children with anger issues. Materials and Methods: The study group consists of 25 volunteer child
clients with anger symptoms, and the control group consists of 25 volunteer child clients without
anger symptoms. Each participant was given child‑centered play therapy with 45‑min sessions twice
a week for 3 weeks during the research process. The Trait Anger‑Anger Style Scale was administered
to the participants before and after the therapy. Results: As a result of the study, it was shown
that children with anger issues experienced a significant change and improved after child‑centered
play therapy. Children have become able to control their anger. At the same time, improvement was
observed in the verbal and behavioral expression of anger. Conclusion: The results of this study
indicate that child‑centered play therapy can be an effective treatment option for children with anger
issues and aggressive behaviors.


Letter to Editor

Women with Epilepsy in Reproductive Age Years and Requisite Psychosocial Management Strategies

Turkish Title : Women with Epilepsy in Reproductive Age Years and Requisite Psychosocial Management Strategies

Pallerla Srikanth,Narasimha Vranda Mysore,Thomas Priya Treesa,Kenchaiah Raghvendra
JNBS, 2022, 9(1), p:36-37

DOI : 10.4103/JNBS.JNBS_7_22

Women with Epilepsy in Reproductive Age Years and Requisite Psychosocial Management Strategies


ISSN (Print) 2149-1909
ISSN (Online) 2148-4325

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