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Workflow Optimization in Radiation Oncology
Authors: Fox Colleen J. , Munbodh Reshma 
Published: November 2024

Technological advances in radiation oncology that promise improvements in workflow efficiency are frequently adopted in response to pressure to do things faster and to get more done with fewer resources. The results of such improvements hinge not only on the technology but on how they are integrated into the overall clinical system as a whole. Throughout history, other industries have developed theories related to production optimization, and we can learn from their experiences.
Workflow Optimization in Radiation Oncology: From Theory to Clinical Implementation applies these lessons to radiation oncology workflows and explores meaningful avenues to integrate technology into daily operations. Readers will be exposed to the basics of operations theory, as well as project, change, and resource management. They will also learn from radiation oncology experts about techniques for modeling and monitoring workflows as well as implementation strategies for hot topic tools such as auto-contouring, automated planning, and scripting.
The primary audience for this book is therapy medical physicists but radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, trainees, and managers/directors of radiation oncology departments as well as developers in the healthcare automation space will also find it useful.
This topic is also the theme of the 2024 AAPM summer school at Dartmouth College.
Examination of emotional distress, depression, and anxiety in neurodiverse students: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Otu Mkpoikanke Sunday , Sefotho Maximus Monaheng 
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND
Neurodiverse students frequently encounter distinct challenges that can adversely affect their mental well-being. This research aimed to investigate emotional distress, depression, and anxiety among neurodiverse students, examine the interrelationships among these factors, and assess the impact of participant characteristics.
AIM
To address the problem of lack of data pointed out in the neurodiversity research in Nigeria, this study aims to examine the emotional distress, depression, and anxiety in neurodiverse students.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 200 neurodiverse students in Nigeria. Participants filled out self-report questionnaires that measured emotional distress (Brief Emotional Distress Scale for Youth), depression (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Revised), and anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, Bayesian Mann-Whitney U tests, two-way ANOVAs, and Kruskal-Wallis tests.
RESULTS
Anxiety was found to have the highest prevalence (mean = 68.8), followed by depression (mean = 34.2) and emotional distress (mean = 26.3). Significant positive correlations were identified among all three mental health factors, with the strongest correlation observed between depression and anxiety (rho = 0.492, P < 0.001). Moderate evidence indicated gender differences in emotional distress (BF10 = 2.448). The interaction between educational environment and diagnosis had a significant effect on emotional distress (F = 3.106, P = 0.017). Kruskal-Wallis tests indicated significant variations in anxiety levels across different educational settings (P = 0.002), although post-hoc comparisons did not reveal significant differences among specific settings.
CONCLUSION
This research emphasizes the prevalence of mental health challenges among neurodiverse students, particularly concerning anxiety. The intricate relationships among emotional distress, depression, and anxiety highlight the necessity for thorough mental health support. The impact of educational settings and diagnoses on mental health outcomes stresses the importance of customized interventions. These findings are significant for educators, mental health professionals, and policymakers in formulating targeted support strategies for neurodiverse students.
Correlation linking illness perception, negative emotions, and the post-operative recovery effect in patients with perianal disease
Authors: Hou Shu-Xiang , Dai Feng-Jun , Wang Xian-Xue , Wang Shao-Wen , Tian Ting 
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND
Improvements in the standard of living have led to increased attention to perianal disease. Although surgical treatments are effective, the outcomes of post-operative recovery (POR) are influenced by various factors, including individual differences among patients, the characteristics of the disease itself, and the psychological state of the patient. Understanding these factors can help healthcare providers develop more personalized and effective post-operative care plans for patients with perianal disease.
AIM
To investigate the effect of illness perception (IP) and negative emotions on POR outcomes in patients with perianal disease.
METHODS
A total of 146 patients with perianal disease admitted to the First People's Hospital of Changde City from March to December 2023 were recruited. We employed a general information questionnaire, the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). We used the 15-item Quality of Recovery Score (QoR-15) to measure patients’ recovery effects. Finally, we conducted Pearson’s correlation analysis to examine the relationship between pre-operative IP and anxiety and depression levels with POR quality.
RESULTS
Fifty-three (36.3%) had poor knowledge of their disease. Thirty (20.5%) were suspected of having anxiety and 99 (67.8%) exhibited symptoms. Forty (27.4%) were suspected of having depression and 102 (69.9%) displayed symptoms. The B-IPQ, HADS-A, HADS-D, and QoR-15 scores were 46.82 ± 9.97, 12.99 ± 3.60, 12.58 ± 3.36, and 96.77 ± 9.85, respectively. There was a negative correlation between pre-operative IP, anxiety, and depression with POR quality. The influence of age and disease course on post-operative rehabilitation effect are both negative. The impact of B-IPQ, HADS-A, and HADS-D on POR was negative. Collectively, these variables accounted for 72.6% of the variance in POR.
CONCLUSION
The quality of POR in patients with perianal disease is medium and is related to age, disease course, IP, anxiety, and depression.
Major depressive disorder is associated with mitochondrial ND6 T14502C mutation in two Han Chinese families
Authors: Jing Pan , Yu Hai-Hang , Wu Ting-Ting , Yu Bi-Hua , Liang Ming , Xia Ting-Ting , Xu Xue-Wen , Xu Ting , Liu Ling-Jiang , Zhang Xiao-Bin 
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND
Globally, the World Health Organization ranks major depressive disorder (MDD) as the leading cause of disability. However, MDD molecular etiology is still poorly understood.
AIM
To explore the possible association between mitochondrial ND6 T14502C mutation and MDD.
METHODS
Clinical data were collected from two pedigrees, and detailed mitochondrial genomes were obtained for the two proband members. The assessment of the resulting variants included an evaluation of their evolutionary conservation, allelic frequencies, as well as their structural and functional consequences. Detailed mitochondrial whole genome analysis, phylogenetic, and haplotype analysis were performed on the probands.
RESULTS
Herein, we reported the clinical, genetic, and molecular profiling of two Chinese families afflicted with MDD. These Chinese families exhibited not only a range of onset and severity ages in their depression but also extremely low penetrances to MDD. Sequence analyses of mitochondrial genomes from these pedigrees have resulted in the identification of a homoplasmic T14502C (I58V) mutation. The polymorphism is located at a highly conserved isoleucine at position 58 of ND6 and distinct mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) polymorphisms originating from haplogroups M10 and H2.
CONCLUSION
Identifying the T14502C mutation in two individuals with no genetic relation who exhibit symptoms of depression provides compelling evidence that this mutation may be implicated in MDD development. Nonetheless, the two Chinese pedigrees that carried the T14502C mutation did not exhibit any functionally significant mutations in their mtDNA. Therefore, the phenotypic expression of the T14502C mutation related to MDD may be influenced by the nuclear modifier gene(s) or environmental factors.
Implementation of Community Empowerment Policy (Study on the Customary Institution of Haumeniana Village, Bikomi Nilulat Subdistrict, North Central Timor District, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)
Authors: Rihi David Wilfrid , Daeng Ernawati , Benyamin Rouwland Alberto , Seran Delila Anggelina Nahak 
Published: November 2024

Village customary institutions were formed with the hope of creating an understanding in building villages according to local values, but this goal cannot be realized according to the character of the local community and tends to exist traditional institutions only to fulfill the village government structure formally but do not have a role in the community empowerment planning process. The research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach with information determined purposively with a total of 23 people, then the researcher will carry out the stages of data collection according to Creswell (2016:254-255) as qualitative observation, qualitative interview, search for qualitative documents) and qualitative audio and visual materials. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using data analysis techniques from Creswell (2016). The results of the study found that the implementation of community empowerment policies by the indigenous institutions of Haumeniana Village based on the policy implementation model from Donald Van Meter and Carl E. Van Horn (1975) found that; (1) policy standards have been flawed so that they tend to be bad policies that have been bad since the beginning, (2) human resources, incentives and infrastructure facilities are insufficient, (3) communication between organizations and strengthening activities are still ineffective, (4) the characteristics of implementing agents are constrained at the vertical level, (5) economic conditions in jurisdictions or implementing organizations are not enough to support policy implementation, (6) The disposition of the implementer is always ready to support the village government as a partner in empowering the community.
ARTROCENTESE COMO TRATAMENTO DA DISFUNÇÃO TEMPOROMANDIBULAR
Authors: Silva Gustavo Dias Gomes da , Gonçalves Larissa da Silva , Guimarães Samara de Freitas , Lopes Annesonally Angélico de Oliveira 
Published: November 2024

A artrocentese é empregada nos casos de distúrbios internos da ATM que não responderam ao tratamentro clínico conservador. Dentre os procedimentos cirúrgicos para tratamento da Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM), a artrocentese apresenta mínima morbidade, pouco risco de complicações comparado a outros procedimentos cirúrgicos. O procedimento de artrocentese da articulação temporomandibular consiste na lavagem do espaço articular superior da articulação temporomandibular (ATM), realizada sem a visão direta do mesmo, com a finalidade primária de limpeza da articulação de tecidos necrosados, sangue e mediadores da dor. A aplicação clínica da artrocentese na articulação temporomandibular consiste em um procedimento novo dentre as opções cirúrgicas de tratamento das disfunções articulares. A necessidade de novos trabalhos mostrando evidências da sua indicação, taxa de sucesso e complicações decorrentes deste procedimento é de extrema importância. Logo, o sucesso terapêutico está baseado em um correto diagnóstico, na experiência do profissional e na técnica cirúrgica empregada. Assim, a artrocentese clássica é procedimento minimamente invasivo, de curta duração, de baixo custo, realizado em consultório sob anestesia local com ou sem sedação, não deixa cicatriz e possibilita que o paciente retorne à sua residência, logo após o seu término.
Jaringan Syaraf Tiruan Untuk Memprediksi Penyakit Campak Menggunakan Algoritma Backpropagation
Authors: Franciska Yuni , Hayadi B.Herawan , Setiawan Agung 
Published: November 2024

Campak adalah penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh virus dari genus Morbilivirus dan termasuk golongan virus RNA. Campak dapat menular melalui percikan air liur yang dikeluarkan penderita saat batuk dan bersin, serta kontak langsung dengan penderita. Backpropagation merupakan salah satu model yang terdapat pada JST yang menggunakan supervised learning. Algoritma ini sering digunakan untuk menyelesaikan suatu masalah yang rumit. Hal ini dikarenakan algoritma ini dilatih menggunakan metode pembelajaran. Pada jaringan ini diberikan pola sepasang yang terdiri atas pola masukan dan pola yang dikehendaki. Hasil penelitian ini mampu untuk memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat atau informasi khususnya bagi mereka yang menderita penyakit campakt. Dengan gejala-gejala yang ada pada penyakit campak dan cara melakukan diagnosa/prediksi dengan perhitungan metode Backpropagation serta menghasilkan solusi atau kesimpulan dari hasil diagnosa penyakit tersebut.
Diagnostic accuracy of transabdominal ultrasonography in Urolithiasis, keeping CT KUB as Gold standard
Authors: Raza Asim , Zubair Jannat 
Published: November 2024

Background: Every year, around half a million people visit hospitals for flank pain. According to studies, 1 out of 10 individuals have a risk of forming renal stones in their lifetime
Objective: To find diagnostic accuracy of transabdominal ultrasound in urolithiasis, keeping CT KUB gold standard.
Methodology: A cross-sectional analytical study was performed at University of Lahore teaching hospital, Lahore duration of 4 months. 114 patients included in study with flank pain, Ultrasonography was conducted on all patients with full urine bladders using the Transabdominal technique with comparison comprehensive KUB image of non-enhanced CT (Toshiba 64) was conducted from the abdomen to the pelvis.
Results: Age of the study participants ranged between 12 to 85 years with mean age 39.3 + 16.4 years. Out of 114 participants 53 (46.5%) were females and 61 (53.5%) were males. On CT KUB, total 94 (82.5%) participants were positive for urolithiasis and 20 (17.5%) were negative. On ultrasound, 68 (59.6%) participants were found positive for urolithiasis and 46 (40.4%) were found negative. The sensitivity of ultrasound was 71.28%, specificity was 95%, PPV was 98.5%, NPV was 41.3% and diagnostic accuracy was found to be 75.4%.
Conclusion: In our study, ultrasound showed a good diagnostic sensitivity of 71.2% for diagnosing urolithiasis. Preliminary diagnosis can be made through ultrasound, as it is safe and widely available modality.
Key words: Non-enhanced Computed Tomography, Ultrasound, Ureteric Calculi, Radiation, Computed Tomography
Frequency of Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Patients of Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), Diagnosed on CT-Scan
Authors: SAJJAD SARA , SALEEM MUHAMMAD NAUMAN 
Published: November 2024

AIM: To evaluate the frequency of ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke on computed tomography and evaluate clinical manifestation related with HS and IS.
Methodology: A retrospective Study was Perform in which 77 patients were taken to get required results. All the patient’s data had been collected from the indoor, outdoor, and emergency department of DHQ Hospital of Okara. After informed consent, data was collected through the Toshiba Aquilion 16 multi detector CT scanner.
Results: Total of 77 patients diagnose with stroke are included, 40 patients was male, about 37 patients were female. Most of the patients were of age 50 to 70. My study results concluded that 25 patients were having ischemic stroke in which female patients were10, and 15 patients were male. Furthermore, 17 patients was diagnosed with haemorrhagic stroke, in which 8 patients were female, and 9 male. I excluded 35(45.45%) patients who were classified as stroke from other causes. In stroke, the rate of Ischemic stroke is significantly higher than haemorrhagic stroke (p=0.039).
Conclusion: In current study numerous clinical indications of different types of cerebrovascular accident are assessed in order to distinguished haemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. This comparative study was to be in the favor of IS as compared to HS(IS>HS). Though these result provides trustworthy signs for differentiation of stroke types. For the diagnose of stroke imaging modality is still the gold standard
Influence of Different Sources and Levels of Phosphorus on Yield and Quality of Soybean in Low Calcareous Soil
Authors: Meshram Pranali , Patil Abhay , Jadhav Anand , Gosavi Avinash 
Published: November 2024

A field experiment was conducted during the kharif season of 2023 at Post Graduate Instructional Farm, College of Agriculture, Pune, to study the impact of different phosphorus sources and levels on soybean yield and quality of soybean in low calcareous soil. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design having eight treatments with three replications. The experiment was planned with the objective to study the efficacy of different phosphorous sources and their level of application to soybean crop. The treatments comprised T1- Absolute control, T2- RDF (50:75:45 kg ha-1 N: P2O5: K2O), T3- 50% P2O5 through PROM, T4- 75% P2O5 through PROM, T5 -100% P2O5 through PROM, T6- 100% P2O5 through DAP + FYM @12.5 t ha-1, T7 - 100% P2O5 through SSP + FYM @12.5 t ha-1 and T8- 100% P2O5 through vermicompost. The soil of the experimental site was clay loam in texture. The findings of the present investigation revealed that the higher pods per plant (49.66), seeds per plant (149), seed yield (27.63 q ha-1) and straw yield (33.43 q ha-1) were recorded in treatment 100% P2O5 through SSP + FYM @12.5 t ha-1. The application of 100% P2O5 through PROM recorded significantly higher number of pods per plant (47.33), number of seeds per plant (142), grain yield (22.62 q ha-1) and straw yield (24.88 q ha-1) than the application recommended dose of fertilizers to the soybean crop. In respect of quality parameter, the treatment with 100% P2O5 through vermicompost showed significantly higher protein content in soybean grain (38.77 %).
In general, the application of organic fertilizers, FYM, PROM, and vermicompost, significantly enhanced soybean yield and quality, indicating their potential as sustainable alternatives to conventional chemical fertilizers in low calcareous soil.
THE INFLUENCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF TEACHERS AT THE BAYT INSAN MULIA FOUNDATION
Authors: Kultsum Ummi 
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication on the organizational culture of teachers at the Bayt Insan Mulia Foundation. The research method used in this research is descriptive with a quantitative approach. The population was 35 people. The sampling technique using saturated samples so that the number of samples in this study was 35 respondents. Data analysis techniques using multiple regression.
The results showed that: (1) There is a positive and significant effect of emotional intelligence variables on the organizational culture of teachers at the Bayt Insan Mulia Foundation with a tcount > ttable value, namely 4.732 > 1.689 and a significance value = 0.000 which is below 0.05. (2) There is a positive and significant effect of interpersonal communication variables on the organizational culture of teachers at the Bayt Insan Mulia Foundation with a tcount> ttable value, namely 7.268 > 1.689 and a significance value = 0.000, which is below 0.05. (3) There is a positive and significant influence of emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication on the organizational culture of teachers at the Bayt Insan Mulia Foundation with the value of Fcount > Ftable value, namely 27.262 > 3.27 and significance value = 0.000 which is below 0.05.
Bylininkų įgaliotiniai Upytės pavieto žemės teismuose XVII a. pradžioje
Authors: Vilimas Darius 
Published: November 2024

Svarbiu Lietuvos Didžiosios Kunigaikštystės teisinės ir bendrosios raštvedybos kultūrų tyrimo aspektu yra ankstyvųjų teismo bylininkų įgaliotinių, vadinamųjų proadvokatų, istorija. Spręsti šį pro-advokatūros atsiradimą ir jos vystymąsi padeda išlikusių LDK pavietų teismų knygų medžiaga, kuri dar nepakankamai ištirta. Kol kas fragmentiški ir atskirų LDK regionų juridinės kultūros tyrimai. Straipsnio tikslas – apibrėžti XVII a. pradžios LDK Upytės pavieto teismų knygas ir jų turinį kaip pagrindinę šaltinių bazę advokatūros priešistorės tyrimams, paskelbti pirminį tokių įgaliotinių sąrašą.
The Impact Of Employee Selection On Work Productivity
Authors: Enny Istanti  
Published: November 2024

In efforts to manage existing resources, many problems are encountered, because not all resources are available in abundance. There may be difficulties in obtaining these resources, such as funding sources. Machines and also limited management skills. One of these resources or resource factors is the human factor. Without humans it is impossible to carry out an activity, therefore, to ensure the continuity of the business activity, it is very necessary to pay attention to human resources as a determining factor for the smoothness and success of the company, in achieving the company's predetermined goals. Therefore it requires special handling in its management, both regarding planning, procurement and development. To procure these workers, good selection is needed, even though there are workers who need work and on the other hand the company needs them, the company does not just attract workers haphazardly. If the process of procuring workers in a company is not paid enough attention, it is likely that the workers obtained will be less capable and skilled, and less able to be developed. This can lead to many errors in carrying out tasks which will affect work productivity within the company. To avoid the losses mentioned above, companies must try to obtain capable and skilled workers and must make the best use of them.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif dalam Meningkatkan Karakter Percaya Diri
Authors: Mardina Wati  , Sakban Sakban  , Wismanto Wismanto  
Published: November 2024

Cooperative learning model is one of the models that can be used as an alternative. The use of small groups in cooperative learning makes students work together to achieve the learning objectives. The problems in this study are (1) How is the application of cooperative learning models in improving the character of self-confidence in civics subjects in class III SD Negeri 15 Pekanbaru (2) Whether the cooperative learning model can improve the character of self confidence in the subject of civics in class III. This research includes Classroom Action Research (PTK) which was conducted in two cycles using quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis methods. Each cycle consists of four stages, namely design, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of this research were third grade students of SD Negeri 15 Pekanbaru, totalling 31 students. The research data were obtained using teacher and student observation sheets and student confidence test results, then the data were analysed using the percentage formula.The results obtained were (1) teacher activity in cycle I by using cooperative model from 72.11% to 92.15% in cycle II, (2) student activity in cycle I by using cooperative model from 45.71% to 83.69% and, (3) student learning outcomes in Civics subject in cycle I by using cooperative 32.25% to 83.87% in cycle II.This shows that the results of students' self-confidence in Civics subjects by using cooperative models show very positive results. Based on the results of this study, it can increase students' confidence to be more active and the teacher's ability to improve to be better.