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Coronary anomalies
Authors: Chang Andrew , Rogers Ian , Nieman Koen 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) are found in approximately 1–2% of the population. Although most CAAs are benign, approximately 20% manifest with a spectrum of clinical significance. Many CAAs are isolated primary anomalies, but they can be associated with other congenital heart diseases. In this chapter, CAAs are organized based on their deviation from normal coronary arteries in origin, termination, and body/course of the vessel. Each will be discussed in the context of its epidemiology, clinical significance, and special imaging considerations.
Normal dimensions on cardiac CT
Authors: Muscogiuri Giuseppe 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Beyond the evaluation of coronary arteries during the acquisition of coronary CT angiography, it is possible to evaluate other cardiac structures. Indeed, CCTA allows the assessment of atria, ventricles, aortic root and ascending aorta, pulmonary veins, pericardium, and pulmonary arteries. The same scan protocol used for the evaluation of coronary arteries can be used for the assessment of all these cardiac structures except for pericardium, which can also be assessed without the administration of contrast agent.
CT prior to transcatheter/surgical aortic valve replacement
Authors: Guglielmo Marco 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Aortic stenosis is the most common primary valve disease leading to surgery or catheter intervention in Europe and North America, with a growing prevalence due to the ageing population. Cardiac CT has become essential in the preprocedural evaluation of candidates for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), offering a detailed assessment of the aortic annulus, aorta, peripheral access, and suitable fluoroscopic projection angle for the implantation procedure. Moreover, cardiac CT identifies extracardiac and extravascular findings that might influence the prognosis of TAVI patients.
Electron beam physics
Authors: Pitchford George , Nisbet Andy 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
This chapter, ‘Electron beam physics’, covers the physics of electrons, the predominant charged particle used in radiotherapy with an outline of the clinical applications. The chapter describes the dose distribution of electron beams with a detailed description and explanation of the depth dose curve and how this is influenced by the electron beam energy, tissue density and inhomogeneity, the size of the field, shielding, and surface obliquity. The characteristics of the electron isodose pattern is described. The relationship between the beam energy and build-up effect (skin sparing) is discussed. The use of bolus when planning election beam treatments is described.
Beam therapy equipment
Authors: Severn Ondrée 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
‘Beam therapy equipment’ introduces the technology used to produce photon and electron beams for the treatment of cancer, from the megavoltage photons and electrons produced by linear accelerators to treat deep seated disease to the low energy range X-rays used to treat very superficial tumours. The basic principle of X-ray production is reviewed and the key elements of a linear accelerator are described. Feedback loops and control systems used to ensure stability of the radiation beam are discussed. The on-board imaging equipment used to facilitate image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) is presented, as is equipment specifically designed to facilitate the delivery of stereotactic radiotherapy. The chapter concludes with a brief discussion on proton accelerators and the radiotherapy equipment lifecycle.
Anti-glomerular basement membrane diseases and thrombotic microangiopathy treated with rituximab
Authors: Honda Nanase , Shigehara Rihiro , Furuhashi Kazunori , Nagai Yoshiki , Yokogawa Naoto 
Published: November 2022

ABSTRACT
A 68-year-old male patient presented with a 2-week history of malaise and anuria. Renal replacement therapy with haemodialysis was begun for acute kidney injury. His anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) antibody titre was 3060 U/ml. Based on this finding, anti-GBM disease was diagnosed. Plasmapheresis and high-dose glucocorticoid therapy were begun, but his haemolytic anaemia and thrombocytopenia progressed. A disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 13 (ADAMTS-13) activity decreased to 33%, but no inhibitor was detected. Secondary thrombotic microangiopathy was suspected, and rituximab therapy was begun. The addition of rituximab is thought to have further reduced the anti-GBM antibodies, prevented recurrence, stabilised the platelet count, and facilitated the patient’s withdrawal from plasmapheresis and glucocorticoid therapy. Rituximab may be a viable therapeutic option for anti-GBM diseases complicated with thrombotic microangiopathy.
The effect of sleep on intrusive memories in daily life: a systematic review and meta-analysis of trauma film experiments
Authors: Davidson Per , Marcusson-Clavertz David 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Study Objectives
To synthesize the literature on the effect of sleep versus wake on the frequency and distress of intrusive memories in everyday life after watching film clips with distressing content as a proxy for traumatic experiences.

Methods
We conducted a systematic review by searching PubMed and PsychInfo. The last search was conducted on January 31, 2022. We included experimental studies comparing sleep and wake groups on intrusions using ecological diary methods, whereas studies lacking a wake control condition or relying solely on intrusion-triggering tasks or retrospective questionnaires were excluded. Meta-analyses were performed to evaluate the results. Risks of biases were assessed following the Cochrane guidelines.

Results
Across 7 effect sizes from 6 independent studies, sleep (n = 192), as compared to wake (n = 175), significantly reduced the number of intrusive memories (Hedges’ g = −0.26, p = .04, 95% CI [−0.50, −0.01]), but not the distress associated with them (Hedges’ g = −0.14, p = .25, 95% CI [−0.38, 0.10]).

Conclusions
Although the results suggest that sleep reduces the number of intrusions, there is a strong need for high-powered pre-registered studies to confirm this effect. Risks of biases in the reviewed work concern the selection of the reported results, measurement of the outcome, and failure to adhere to the intervention. Limitations with the current meta-analysis include the small number of studies, which comprised only English-language articles, and the fact that it was not pre-registered.
Prophylactic cranial irradiation in small cell lung cancer: an update
Authors: Chu Xiao , Zhu Zhengfei 
Published: November 2022

Purpose of review
The current review presents recent updates in the seminal literature of research on prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) in small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

Recent findings
Brain MRI restaging before the administration of PCI reveals a substantial proportion of brain metastasis in baseline brain metastasis free extensive-stage SCLC (ES-SCLC) and limited-stage SCLC (LS-SCLC). Posthoc analyses from the CASPIAN and IMpower133 trials revealed decreases in brain metastasis rates in ES-SCLC treated with chemoimmunotherapy relative to the brain metastasis rates in ES-SCLC treated with chemotherapy alone. A recent meta-analysis of literature published after the landmark 1999 Auperin meta-analysis confirmed the survival benefit of PCI in LS-SCLC patients. A recent study employing PET before and after PCI demonstrated that hippocampal avoidance -PCI (HA-PCI) preserved the metabolic activity of the hippocampi compared with regular PCI. Two phase III trials evaluating neurocognitive functions after HA-PCI versus PCI have yielded conflicting results. Ongoing clinical trials (MAVERICK, PRIMALung, NRG CC003, NCT04535739, NCT04829708 and NCT03514849) regarding PCI versus MRI surveillance and HA-PCI versus PCI were also discussed.

Summary
Currently, the indications for PCI in SCLC are under question in the modern MRI era. Result from prospective phase III, MRI staged and MRI monitored RCTs are expected to elucidate the role of PCI in LS-SCLC and ES-SCLC. Preliminary results indicated that adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy may reduce brain metastasis rate in SCLC. Further data to this aspect are warranted to determine the role of PCI in the immuno-chemotherapy era. The future direction for PCI should be the comprehensive integration of personalized patient selection, HA-PCI utilization and potential employment of other neurocognitive preservation strategies.
First Detection of Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease virus in the European Union, Italy-2022
Authors: Lorusso Alessio , Cappai Stefano , Loi Federica , Pinna Luigia , Ruiu Angelo , Puggioni Giantonella , Guercio Annalisa , Purpari Giuseppa , Vicari Domenico , Sghaier Soufien , Zientara Stephan , Spedicato Massimo , Hammami Salah , Ben Hassine Thameur , Portanti Ottavio , Breard Emmanuel , Sailleu Corinne , Ancora Massimo , Di Sabatino Daria , Morelli Daniela , Calistri Paolo , Savini Giovanni 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWe describe the first detection in the European Union of the epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV). EHDV-8 has been detected in cattle farms in Sardinia and Sicily. The virus has a direct Northern African origin as its genome is identical (>99.9% nucleotide sequence identity) to EHDV-8 strains detected in Tunisia in 2021/2022.
Epilepsy-linked kinase CDKL5 phosphorylates voltage-gated calcium channel Cav2.3, altering inactivation kinetics and neuronal excitability
Authors: Sampedro-Castañeda Marisol , Baltussen Lucas L. , Lopes Andre T. , Qiu Yichen , Sirvio Liina , Mihaylov Simeon R. , Claxton Suzanne , Richardson Jill C. , Lignani Gabriele , Ultanir Sila 
Published: November 2022

AbstractDevelopmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) are a group of rare childhood disorders characterized by severe epilepsy and cognitive deficits. Numerous DEE genes have been discovered thanks to advances in genomic diagnosis, yet putative molecular links between these disorders are unknown. CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD, DEE2), one of the most common genetic epilepsies, is caused by loss-of-function mutations in the brain-enriched kinase CDKL5. To elucidate CDKL5 function, we looked for CDKL5 substrates using a SILAC-based phosphoproteomic screen. We identified the voltage-gated Ca2+channel Cav2.3 (encoded byCACNA1E) as a novel physiological target of CDKL5 in mice and humans. Recombinant channel electrophysiology and interdisciplinary characterization of Cav2.3 phosphomutant mice revealed that loss of Cav2.3 phosphorylation leads to channel gain-of-function via slower inactivation and enhanced cholinergic stimulation, resulting in increased neuronal excitability. Our results thus show that CDD is partly a channelopathy. The properties of unphosphorylated Cav2.3 closely resemble those described forCACNA1Egain-of-function mutations causing DEE69, a disorder sharing clinical features with CDD. We show that these two single-gene diseases are mechanistically related and could be ameliorated with Cav2.3 inhibitors.
Can fraud in Islamic financial institutions be prevented using high standards of shariah governance?
Authors: Swandaru Randi , Muneeza Aishath 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
This study aims to scrutinize the modus operandi of global financial frauds in Islamic financial institutions and assesses whether those frauds can be prevented using High Standards of Shariah Governance.

Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative research methodology is deployed to conduct this study by analyzing and scrutinizing academic journals, reports, regulatory guidelines and articles.

Findings
The findings in this study show that the modus operandi ranges from bribery, forged documents, unlawful profiteering, credit limit allowance ignorance, Ponzi scheme, culprit collaboration from inside and outside the banks. This paper also argues that the centralized and high-standard Shariah governance framework better prevents fraud by providing better Shariah supervision and risk management measures.

Research limitations/implications
The observations in this study are limited to financial fraud at Islamic financial institutions that happened in the 21st century with more than $100m in financial loss or penalty.

Originality/value
This study may contribute significantly by providing insight for regulators to strengthen the Shariah governance framework in their respective countries. It also benefits Islamic financial institutions by enhancing their capacity to anticipate future financial fraud.
A preliminary framework for assessing lean implementation in higher education
Authors: Cross Jennifer , Joshi Madina , Jensen Paula 
Published: November 2022

PurposeThis study aims to develop and implement an initial framework for assessing progress in lean implementation within an higher education institution (HEI). It includes developing preliminary findings regarding the impacts of lean implementation in the HEI case organization and comparing outcomes from this assessment to outcomes from other published sources.Design/methodology/approachExisting literature on lean, particularly in an HEI context, was used to develop a preliminary lean assessment framework for HEIs. Quality and continuous improvement literature were also compared to the proposed assessment framework to further validate the approach. This assessment framework was then utilized to evaluate lean implementation at a large public university (LPU) in the U.S.FindingsThe paper presents the framework as well as the major findings from the Large Public University (LPU)’s assessment. The assessment findings are further compared to other HEI quality measures and lean assessments done in other industries. Overall, the findings suggest that the assessment framework provides valuable insight to HEI organizations implementing lean.Originality/valueThe research intends to support lean assessment standardization efforts by proposing a preliminary lean assessment framework for the HEI, grounded in research trends, research findings, identified gaps in the research, and case study outcomes. To the research team's knowledge, this is the first lean assessment framework proposed for HEIs and also contributes to research gaps related to service industry frameworks and those containing both practices and outcomes. The framework can be used by other researchers as a foundation for additional conceptual and empirical developments on the topic and by researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and assess lean implementation progress in the HEI.
The interrelations between religiosity and consumer well-being: evidence on coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Abdelrazek Nour , Hammad Hadeer , Adib Hagar , El-Bassiouny Noha 
Published: November 2022

PurposeIn light of the role of religious coping as an alleviation mechanism, the COVID-19 pandemic presents a potential opportunity to build on the literature related to religious coping in a new context. Hence, the study aims to examine the potential role of religious coping in enhancing consumer well-being (CWB) during the pandemic.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative approach has been employed, with the use of web surveys, to investigate the relationship between CWB and religiosity among a global sample.FindingsResults showed that religiosity has a significant positive impact on satisfaction with life among females only. On comparing between Arabs and non-Arabs, there was a significant positive relationship between religiosity and satisfaction with life among Arabs.Originality/valueThe main contribution of this paper is extending the religiosity and spirituality literature by studying the potential role of religiosity in improving individual well-being during a novel contextual pandemic situation, an area that is still underresearched in the literature.
Cloud computing projects: critical success factors
Authors: Correia Silvia Regina Veronezi , Martens Cristina Dai Prá 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this article is to identify the critical success factors (CSFs) of information technology (IT) projects using cloud computing. CSFs are variables that can influence the success of projects and therefore need to be identified and managed appropriately.

Design/methodology/approach
This is an exploratory qualitative study with 23 experts in cloud computing projects through semi-structured interviews. The data was analyzed using content analysis.

Findings
The results present a list of CSFs for projects in a cloud computing environment. The study demonstrated that the CSF with greater relevance to cloud projects is the team’s technical capacity, followed by the support of senior management and the team’s soft skills. In addition, results demonstrated that contract item management is a limiting factor for cloud projects.

Research limitations/implications
The sample comprised only Brazilian experts, so it may not represent the same scenario as in other locations. The CSF ratio for cloud computing projects may vary depending on the company’s maturity in projects of this nature.

Practical implications
The CSF relationship can guide managers in properly conducting cloud computing projects, contributing to minimizing the risks and challenges that may interfere with the project.

Social implications
The relationship of the CSFs in cloud computing projects proposed fills a gap in studies specifically related to this context and tries to minimize project managers’ stress.

Originality/value
Contract items for the cloud context are added to the CSF literature in IT projects, which have not been addressed so far.
A physical modelling study of waveform amplification effects of reservoir heterogeneity on time‐lapse seismic attribute analysis
Authors: He Yan‐Xiao , Wang ShangXu , Dong Chunhui , Tang Genyang , Zhang Jialiang , Shi Peidong , Feng Zhanxun , Zhang Fengqi , Liu Junzhou , Li Guofa , Shi Lei 
Published: November 2022

AbstractHydrocarbon depletion causes fluid saturation and pressure changes, resulting in perturbations in reservoir elasticities and, hence, observable time‐lapse (or 4D) seismic responses. Using controlled physical modelling experiments, we aim to evaluate reservoir heterogeneities‐related scattering effects on seismic signatures and assess pore‐fluid substitution impacts on the 4D seismic attributes. Physical modelling experiments reveal that wave propagations in heterogeneous rocks produce substantially magnified 4D attribute differences related to fluid replacements, contrary to seismic features in homogeneous rocks. In particular, reflected waveforms from the gas‐filled scenario exhibit more apparent discontinuities and amplitude variations than water‐ and oil‐saturated scenarios in the heterogeneous regions. It is interesting to see that fluid substitution‐induced 4D seismic differences are observable within the weakly heterogeneous region but significantly strong within the highly heterogeneous region. Although it is expected that substituting oil with water produces weak perturbations in reservoir elasticities, the 4D difference observations between time‐varying records are apparent. This implies that in addition to reservoir heterogeneities‐induced amplifying effects, 4D seismic anomalies are also caused by pore‐fluid changes. Due to mesoscopic rock heterogeneities, seismic responses are complicated, and 4D difference estimates will be amplified strongly and, thus, unable to quantify variations in fluid saturation appropriately. This implies that obvious difference volumes in the underburden regions do not necessarily correspond to significant variations in pore‐fluid. Subsequently, two end‐member rock physics models were applied to predict the widest range of velocity variations and pore‐fluid behaviours. Although mesoscopic heterogeneities cause varying degrees of difficulties for hydrocarbon detection, the deformed waveform‐induced seismic attribute anomalies, which are often greatly amplified, may be beneficial for more accurately identifying reservoir fluids and monitoring their minor variations in practice.
INDIGENOUS URBANISM AS AN ANALYTIC: Towards Indigenous Urban Theory
Authors: Dorries Heather 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn Canada, the terms Indigeneity and urbanity have been configured by colonialism and are often understood as antithetical. Given the baggage these terms carry, conceptualizing Indigenous urbanism in a manner that does not replicate the same problems these categories suggest is an important intellectual task for both urban and Indigenous studies. In this essay, I propose that Indigenous urbanism might be best understood as an analytic that highlights a dialectical relationship between Indigeneity and urbanism, marking both concepts as constantly in flux and open to contestation. Indigenous urbanism marks urban space as potentially both liberatory and oppressive, and as the basis for a liberatory research agenda.
Using public surveys to rapidly profile biological invasions in hard‐to‐monitor areas
Authors: Licata F. , Mohanty N. P. , Crottini A. , Andreone F. , Harison R. F. , Randriamoria T. M. , Freeman K. , Muller B. , Birkinshaw C. , Tilahimena A. , Ficetola G. F. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractUnderstanding the impact and dynamics of invasive alien species (IAS) is essential for tailoring appropriate management plans. This information can be difficult to obtain in the short term, and intrinsic difficulties of monitoring hard‐to‐reach areas may hamper prompt estimation of IAS distributions. Using the case of the invasive Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) in Madagascar, we show how public surveys coupled with a multi‐analytical approach can promptly provide accurate information on invasion dynamics and impacts. On the basis of key‐informant responses, we built polynomial regressions to investigate the spatiotemporal invasion patterns, false‐positive occupancy models to estimate species occupancy, and mixed‐effect models to evaluate the public perception and attitudes. The invasion followed a linear expansion of approx. 2 km year−1, with human‐mediated dispersal facilitating the spread of the species. Toad occupancy decreased towards the invasion front and increased in the southern portion of its range. Negative perception decreased in urban areas, where people were less concerned by toad impacts on ecosystems, and in recently invaded localities, suggesting density‐ or time‐dependent effects. We also identified 12 potential impacts, with “loss of domestic apiaries”, “poisoning of poultry” and “decline of snakes” standing out for prevalence and potential severity. Our results bring important insights into the invasion dynamics and the human‐toad interactions in Madagascar, highlighting the versatility of public surveys to obtain essential information for invasion science and management, which can be especially useful in hard‐to‐monitor regions of the world with a low in‐country capacity to counter invasive species.