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"This book reviews the challenges of all-optical and wireless networks for the future Internet, with a focus on cross-layer design and optimization. Features : presents a thorough introduction to major networking modes and their effect on Internet development; proposes a new structure favorable for all-optical packet switching, discusses a new quality of service (QoS) provisioning approach, which overcomes the scalability problem of IntServ and the coarse QoS granularity of DiffServ, describes the end-to-end arguments in Internet design, before investigating a solution to congestion control problems in multi-hop wireless and all-optical networks, examines how to exploit multiple-input-multiple-output technology to improve network performance in centralized wireless networks, surveys green networking strategies from a quantitative perspective, suggests a strategic vision for possible developments of network technology for the future Internet."

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Recently, there -is a rapidly grow in the field of optical fiber communications, particularly in the technology of fiber waveguide which is used as transmitting media or communication lines. 'Due mayor problem in optical waveguide systems is the coupling loss in connectors or couplers for the purpose of gaining maximum coupling efficiency. This research is dedicated to obtain an efficient wavegui de devi ce by studyi ng the applicability of cone-shaped fiber end-face as fiber star coupler without any complement element. Light power from one end-face of fiber was directly coupled to another cone-shaped fiber end-face. The first step of this study was the process of cone-shaping for graded-index fibers. The result was used as coupling elements in an experimental star coupler. The evaluation of the result is carried out based on the concept of radiation pattern of electromagnetic field in cone-shaped end-face of fibers- It. is concluded that the experimental star coupler is predicted to be useful with some improvement in choosing fiber-core diameter. matching the size of the coupled fibers and aligning the suitable axes of the outgoing fibers.;Recently, there -is a rapidly grow in the field of optical fiber communications, particularly in the technology of fiber waveguide which is used as transmitting media or communication lines. 'Due mayor problem in optical waveguide systems is the coupling loss in connectors or couplers for the purpose of gaining maximum coupling efficiency. This research is dedicated to obtain an efficient wavegui de devi ce by studyi ng the applicability of cone-shaped fiber end-face as fiber star coupler without any complement element. Light power from one end-face of fiber was directly coupled to another cone-shaped fiber end-face. The first step of this study was the process of cone-shaping for graded-index fibers. The result was used as coupling elements in an experimental star coupler. The evaluation of the result is carried out based on the concept of radiation pattern of electromagnetic field in cone-shaped end-face of fibers- It. is concluded that the experimental star coupler is predicted to be useful with some improvement in choosing fiber-core diameter. matching the size of the coupled fibers and aligning the suitable axes of the outgoing fibers."

"Latar Belakang: Tingginya pertumbuhan kasus keganasan ginekologi dan organ panggul menyebabkan penggunaan terapi radiasi meningkat. Akan tetapi, terapi radiasi juga cukup banyak menimbulkan proktitis radiasi sebesar 30%. Tatalaksana menggunakan agen topikal seperti SCFA, sukralfat, steroid, formalin, dan 5-ASA diketahui memiliki hasil yang baik, namun belum banyak studi yang membandingkan terapi mana yang lebih superior. Tujuan: Menilai efektivitas beberapa terapi topikal terhadap perbaikan gejala klinis dan gambaran endoskopi pasien proktitis radiasi. Sumber Data: Pencarian utama dilakukan secara elektronik pada basis data PubMed, Cochrane/CENTRAL, Scopus, dan Science Direct antara September hingga November 2020. Pencarian sekunder dilakukan secara snowballing pada referensi studi yang terkait, dan melalui register uji klinis yang tersertifikasi lainnya seperti Global Index Medicus, Garba Rujukan Digital (GARUDA), ClinicalTrial.gov, dan International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) WHO. Seleksi Studi: Studi uji klinis acak terkontrol dengan intervensi terapi topikal dibandingkan plasebo atau terapi topikal lainnya atau kombinasi terapi medikamentosa, yang menilai luaran berupa respon gejala klinis dan gambaran endoskopi, serta dapat disertai luaran lain, ataupun tidak. Tidak ada batasan terhadap tahun publikasi dan bahasa. Penilaian judul, abstrak, dan studi dilakukan oleh dua orang peninjau independen. Dari total 1786 studi, didapatkan 9 studi memenuhi kriteria eligibilitas.Ekstraksi Data: Ekstraksi data dilakukan oleh dua peninjau independen dan dikonfirmasi pada peninjau ketiga. Konfirmasi data dilakukan dengan menghubungi peneliti dari studi terkait. Tidak didapatkan data tambahan. Hasil: Studi yang melaporkan efektivitas terapi berupa banyaknya jumlah subjek yang mengalami perbaikan atau penurunan skor klinis dan endoskopi dirangkum secara kualitatif. Masing-masing studi saling membahas antar terapi, dan memiliki heterogenitas yang tinggi. Dua studi mengenai formalin dapat dilakukan meta-analisis dengan hasil perbaikan klinis dan endoskopi, namun tidak bermakna terhadap dua studi tersebut (RR 0.97, 95% CI: 0.82-1.15) dan tidak terdapat terapi yang lebih superior dibanding terapi lain dalam meta-analisis tersebut. Empat studi yang membahas formalin 4% memiliki kualitas hasil studi menengah dengan risiko bias rendah. Terdapat 3 dari 9 studi yang membandingkan terapi SCFA dengan plasebo sehingga sulit untuk menyimpulkan terapi mana yang berefek lebih baik, dan memiliki risiko bias tidak jelas, namun dengan jumlah pasien yang sedikitsehingga kualitas studi rendah. Satu studi mengenai efektivitas sukralfat menunjukkan hasil bermakna dengan estimasi risiko rendah (RR 0.57, 95% CI: 0.35-0.92, P = 0.02). Akan tetapi studi mengenai 5-ASA topikal tidak ditemukan dalam inklusi telaah sistematis ini. Secara umum, kualitas hasil studi berdasarkan GRADE dapat dimasukkan ke dalam kategori sedang.Kesimpulan: Penggunaan terapi SCFA enema, formalin topikal, steroid topikal, dan sukralfat enema efektif dalam memperbaiki gejala klinis dan gambaran endoskopi proktitis radiasi. Namun, hingga saat ini belum ada studi klinis berkualitas baik sehingga sulit untuk menilai terapi yang terbaik. Sedangkan dari 2 studi formalin 4% yang dapat dilakukan meta-analisis, menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada terapi yang lebih superior dibandingkan lainnya. Selain itu, tidak ditemukan tidak ditemukan efek samping berat pada penggunaan terapi SCFA enema, formalin topikal, steroid topikal, dan sukralfat enema dalam mengobati proktitis radiasi.

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Background: The high incidence of gynecological and pelvic malignancies has led to the usage of radiation therapy. Nonetheless, radiation therapy also causes a significant complication, about 30% of radiation proctitis. Treatments using topical agents such as SCFA, sucralfate, steroids, formalin, and 5-ASA are known to have good results. However, there are only a few studies comparing the superiority of those therapies.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of topical therapies in the clinical and endoscopic improvement of radiation proctitis patients.

Data Sources: Primary searching was conducted on electronic databases such as PubMed, Cochrane/CENTRAL, Scopus, and Science Direct between September and November 2020. Secondary searching was done by snowballing method on the relevant study references and through other certified clinical trial registries (Global Index Medicus, Garba Digital Reference (GARUDA), ClinicalTrial.gov, and WHO's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP).

Study Selection: A randomized controlled trial comparing topical therapies versus placebo or other topical therapies or combination with medical therapies that evaluating the clinical response and endoscopic response. There is no restriction regarding the year of publication and language. Each study were assessed by two independent reviewers. From a total of 1,786 studies identified, 9 studies met the eligibility criteria.

Data Extraction: Data extraction was performed by two independent reviewers and confirmed by a third reviewer. Data confirmation was made by contacting the first researchers from related studies. No additional information was obtained.

Results: Studies reporting the effectiveness of therapy in the form of a large number of subjects experiencing improvement or reduction in clinical symptoms and endoscopy were summarized qualitatively. Each study discussed the therapies and the heterogeneity that could not be calculated due to the different outcomes. Two studies on formalin were subject to meta-analysis with clinical and endoscopy improvement. However, they were not significant in the two studies (RR 0.97, 95% CI: 0.82-1.15), and no better treatment compared with others in those studies. Further, four studies discussing 4% formalin had medium study quality results with a low risk of bias. There are 3 out of 9 studies that compared SCFA therapy with placebo so it is difficult to conclude which therapy has a better effect, and has an unclear risk of bias, but with a small number of patients so that the quality of the study is low. One study using sucralfate showed significant results with a low-risk estimate (RR 0.57, 95% CI: 0.35-0.92, P = 0.02). However, the study of topical 5-ASA was not found in the inclusion of this systematic review. The level of evidence for the majority of outcomes was downgraded using GRADE to a moderate level, due to imprecision and study limitation.

Conclusion: The usage of SCFA enema, topical formalin, topical steroid and sucralfate enema are effective in improving the clinical and endoscopic response in radiation proctitis patient. However, until now, there are no good quality studies, making it difficult to prove the best therapy. A meta-analysis from 2 studies using 4% formalin versus irrigation and antibiotics, shows no therapy is superior to another. Otherwise, no serious side effects were found in the usage of these topical therapies"

"Tujuan: Membandingkan distribusi dosis respon akhir RE dan efek samping akut RE teknik konvensional dan teknik konformal pada kasus kanker serviks lokal lanjut Metode Dilakukan studi kohort retrospektif terhadap pasien kanker serviks II B dan III B yang mendapat RE pra brakiterapi di Dept Radioterapi RSCM. Hasil: Didapat 51 pasien menjalani RE teknik konvensional 25 dengan Cobalt 60 26 dengan Linac dan 29 pasien menjalani teknik konformal Sesuai ketentuan ICRU 50 dan 62 prescribed dose dan cakupan volume target teknik konvensional Cobalt lebih kecil p 0 001 dan 1 kasus dari 25 pasien mendapatkan PTV 95 Prescribed dose dan cakupan volume target teknik konvensional Linac lebih besar p 0 001 dibanding teknik konformal Rerata conformity index teknik konvensional sebesar 2 dan teknik konformal 1 02 p 0 001 Dosis dan volume pada buli rektosigmoid dan bowel teknik konvensional lebih besar p 0 001 Respon komplit akhir RE teknik konvensional adalah 42 dan teknik konformal adalah 58 p 0 001 Faktor independen respon akhir RE yaitu stadium FIGO dini dan ukuran tumor sebelum RE kecil le 4cm Pada semua kasus tidak didapatkan efek samping akut lokal yang berat RTOG grade 3 4 Proporsi efek samping ringan RTOG grade 1 2 pada gastrointestinal vesikourinaria dan kulit lebih banyak pada teknik konvensional secara berurutan 72 Vs 28 p 0 002 78 Vs 22 p 0 003 dan 78 Vs 22 p 0 01. Kesimpulan: RE teknik konformal lebih unggul dibanding teknik konvensional dalam distribusi prescribed dose dan cakupan volume target atau organ kritis yang berdampak pada respon tumor akhir RE dan efek samping.

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Purpose: To compare the dose distribution acute tumor response and acute side effects between conventional and conformal techniques EBRT in locally advanced uterine cervical cancerMethods and materials Retrospective cohort study was done in stage II B and III B uterine cervical cancer underwent EBRT before brachytherapy in Dept Radioterapi RSUPN Cipto Mangunkusumo.

Results: Fifety one patients underwent conventional technique EBRT and 29 patients of conformal technique EBRT The average of target prescribed dose and volume coverage of 2 techniques EBRTwas in accordance with criteria of ICRU 50 and 62 smaller p 0 001 only 1 case of Cobalt conventional technique EBRT showed PTV 95 Conformity index of conventional technique EBRT was 2 and conformal technique EBRT was 1 02 p 0 001 Dose and volume of vesicourinary rectosigmoid and distal large bowel of conventional technique EBRT was greater p 0 001 Complete response of conventional technique was 42 and conformal technique was 58 p 0 001 Independent factors were early FIGO stage and tumor size before EBRT le 4cm There were no severe acute side effects RTOG grade 3 4 in both groups Acute side effects RTOG grade 1 2 of conventional techniques was more than conformal gastrointestinal vesikourinaria and skin respectively 72 vs 28 p 0 002 78 vs 22 p 0 003 and 78 vs 22 p 0 01.

Conclusion: Conformal technique EBRT was superior to conventional technique EBRT in prescribed dose distribution target volume coverage and organ at risk dose that impact on acute tumor response and side effects "