Agustín Pérez-Londoño, Alejandro Abello, Boris Gershman, Ruslan Korets

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.2, pp. 11848-11853, 2024

Abstract Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is considered a size-independent technique to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. This safe and effective procedure is increasingly being adopted in urology training programs worldwide, yet limited teaching strategies have been described. Endoscopic handling during HoLEP allows for a simultaneous interaction between the surgeon and trainee, facilitating a guided teaching strategy with increasing difficulty as experience grows. In this article, we describe our stepwise approach for teaching HoLEP as part of a structured surgical training curriculum. We also evaluate the association of our method with intraoperative efficiency parameters and More >

Yash B. Shah, Anushka Ghosh, Aaron Hochberg, James R. Mark, Costas D. Lallas, Mihir S. Shah

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.5, pp. 12013-12018, 2024

Abstract Introduction: Patients seek support from online resources when facing a troubling urologic cancer diagnosis. Physician-written resources exceed the recommended 6-8th grade reading level, creating confusion and driving patients towards unregulated online materials like AI chatbots. We aim to compare the readability and quality of patient education on ChatGPT against Epic and Urology Care Foundation (UCF).
Materials and methods: We analyzed prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer content from ChatGPT, Epic, and UCF. We further studied readability-adjusted responses using specific AI prompting (ChatGPT-a) and Epic material designated as Easy to Read. Blinded reviewers completed descriptive textual analysis, readability analysis… More >

Honggang Liu¹, Xiaobing Lu^2,*, Bin Chen¹, Xu Wang¹, Miaoyue Xia^3,4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 997-1007, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057771 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Background: With the widespread adoption of synchronous online instruction, concerns have arisen regarding teachers’ professional functioning in this new context. While previous studies have extensively explored teacher psychology, the control-value theory (CVT) provides additional insights into teachers’ experiences. As limited research has specifically addressed the psychological experiences of primary school teachers in online teaching settings, this study investigated the relationships among teachers’ online self-efficacy, anxiety, and engagement through the CVT framework. Methods: This study employed a quantitative research design, conducting a questionnaire survey of 1037 Chinese primary school teachers recruited through convenience and snowball sampling.… More >

Shikha Kukreti^1,#, Min-Chi Hsieh^2,#, Musheer A. Aljaberi³, Ru-Yi Huang^4,5,6, I-Ting Hwang⁷, Carol Strong², Jung-Sheng Chen⁸, Ming-Ta Hsieh^9,10,*, Mark D. Griffiths¹¹, Chung-Ying Lin^12,13,*, Nai-Ying Ko¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 987-996, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057708 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted medical education and caused psychological distress and worry about clinical learning for those who received clinical medical education during this period. Although the acute phase of COVID-19 has now ended, understanding its impact is essential for strengthening medical system preparedness. Therefore, the present study examined the association between changes in medical education and worry about clinical learning, considering the mediating role of psychological distress among participants who received clinical training. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 542 post-graduate year (PGY) doctors and allied health students from the… More >

Aida Sanad Alqarni¹, Fatmah Ahmed Alamoudi², Eddieson Pasay-an^1,*, Lizy Sonia Benjamin^1,*, Kawther Elthayeb Ahmed¹, Petelyne Pangket¹, Richard Maestrado³, Lailani Sacgaca², Ferdinand Gonzales¹, Benito Areola Jr.⁴

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 281-289, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.054599 - 04 December 2024

Abstract Introduction: The main objective of this study was to fill the gap between the knowledge nurses have about psychosocial care and what they do about cancer patients’ needs. It also aimed to devise ways to improve nursing education for nurses who could provide enhanced psychosocial support in such areas. Methods: This qualitative study relied on 18 in-depth interviews with nurses, with a focus on the difference between their understanding of psychosocial care and its application in helping cancer patients. This involved analyzing the transcribed interviews using thematic analysis. Data were collected from February to March… More >

Bushra Kanwal¹, Rana Saud Shoukat², Saif Ur Rehman^2,*, Mahwish Kundi³, Tahani AlSaedi⁴, Abdulrahman Alahmadi⁴

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.39, No.5, pp. 829-854, 2024, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2024.054645 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Education is the base of the survival and growth of any state, but due to resource scarcity, students, particularly at the university level, are forced into a difficult situation. Scholarships are the most significant financial aid mechanisms developed to overcome such obstacles and assist the students in continuing with their higher studies. In this study, the convoluted situation of scholarship eligibility criteria, including parental income, responsibilities, and academic achievements, is addressed. In an attempt to maximize the scholarship selection process, numerous machine learning algorithms, including Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks, K-Nearest Neighbors, and the C4.5… More >

Houyan Li^1,2, Guandong Song^1,*, Bin Xiao^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 767-776, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.054545 - 20 September 2024

Abstract Background: In today’s society, parental stress has become a prevalent and significant issue, impacting not only parents’ mental health but also potentially profoundly affecting children’s growth and education. This topic has garnered continuous attention from scholars. The present study aims to delve into the relationship between parental stress and children’s behavior, particularly focusing on children’s conformity and discipline development during crucial stages. This study aims to explore the relationship between parental stress, child conformity, and resilience, and further examines the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between parental stress and child conformity. Methods: We… More >

Catalda Corvasce¹, Juan Pedro Martínez-Ramón^2,*, Francisco Manuel Morales-Rodríguez³, Lidia Pellicer-García⁴, Inmaculada Méndez², Cecilia Ruiz-Esteban²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 709-718, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053599 - 20 September 2024

Abstract Background: Emotional attention refers to the capacity to recognize and properly respond to one’s and others’ emotional states. On another note, family is a primary source of socialization that influences the development of various social skills. In another line, adolescence is a complex stage that has been associated with emotional difficulties that could be related to competences such as prosociability and inclusion. It is inferred that through the family context and the attention that is processed, a series of competencies are transmitted to the youngsters, but this relationship is still unclear. For this reason, the… More >

Soha A. Shaban^*, Amira A. Atta, Dalia L. Elsheweikh

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.5, pp. 1213-1250, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2024.052603 - 13 September 2024

Abstract Field training is the backbone of the teacher-preparation process. Its importance stems from the goals that colleges of education aim to achieve, which include bridging the gap between theory and practice and aligning with contemporary educational trends during teacher training. Currently, trainee students attendance in field training is recorded manually through signatures on attendance sheets. However, this method is prone to impersonation, time wastage, and misplacement. Additionally, traditional methods of evaluating trainee students are often susceptible to human errors during the evaluation and scoring processes. Field training also lacks modern technology that the supervisor can… More >

Sameer Qazi^1,*, Muhammad Bilal Kadri², Muhammad Naveed^1,*, Bilal A. Khawaja³, Sohaib Zia Khan⁴, Muhammad Mansoor Alam^5,6,7, Mazliham Mohd Su’ud⁶

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.2, pp. 3289-3314, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048893 - 15 August 2024

Abstract COVID-19 pandemic restrictions limited all social activities to curtail the spread of the virus. The foremost and most prime sector among those affected were schools, colleges, and universities. The education system of entire nations had shifted to online education during this time. Many shortcomings of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) were detected to support education in an online mode that spawned the research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) based tools that are being developed by the research community to improve the effectiveness of LMSs. This paper presents a detailed survey of the different enhancements to LMSs, which… More >