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World J Radiol. Mar 28, 2016; 8(3): 255-267
Published online Mar 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i3.255
Some computer graphical user interfaces in radiation therapy
James C L Chow
James C L Chow, Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada
Author contributions: Chow JCL did the data collection and literature review; he also wrote the article.
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Correspondence to: James C L Chow, PhD, Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada. james.chow@rmp.uhn.on.ca
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Received: September 2, 2015
Peer-review started: September 8, 2015
First decision: November 3, 2015
Revised: December 17, 2015
Accepted: January 5, 2016
Article in press: January 7, 2016
Published online: March 28, 2016
Processing time: 201 Days and 5.6 Hours
Core Tip

Core tip: Computer graphical user interface (GUI) allows people to interact and control a device or job process without detailed knowledge of computer programming and related theory. Using the graphical windows, icons, buttons and visual indictor provided by the GUI, instead of giving computer commands in text that required specific training and understanding of the computer language, users can interact with the device or process through direct manipulation of graphical elements. This avoids a lot of unnecessary human errors and man-hours to fulfill a computer task, and makes calculations complete more systematic and well organized.