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      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">innovative-journal-of-medical-imaging</journal-id>
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        <journal-title>Innovative Journal of Medical Imaging</journal-title>
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      <issn publication-format="electronic">3048-5568</issn>
      <issn publication-format="print">3139-891X</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>SPJ PUBLICATION</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.62502/ijmi/v3i2art3</article-id>
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        <article-title>Enhancing CT and MRI Positioning Competency Through Virtual Simulation: A Prospective Educational Study</article-title>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author" corresp="yes">
          <name>
            <surname>Singh</surname>
            <given-names>Subodh Kumar</given-names>
          </name>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Mondal</surname>
            <given-names>Akash</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <volume>3</volume>
      <issue>2</issue>
      <fpage>15</fpage>
      <lpage>20</lpage>
      <pub-date date-type="pub">
        <day>25</day>
        <month>06</month>
        <year>2026</year>
      </pub-date>
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        <p>Background: Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) positioning require a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Traditional teaching methods may offer limited opportunities for repeated hands-on practice.Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual simulation-based training in improving CT and MRI positioning knowledge and practical competency among undergraduate radiography students.Methods: A prospective pre-test and post-test educational intervention study was conducted among 30 undergraduate radiography students. Participants completed a four-week virtual simulation training program consisting of CT and MRI positioning modules. Knowledge was assessed using a 25-item multiple-choice questionnaire, while practical competency was evaluated through an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)-based assessment within the simulation environment. Student perceptions regarding the learning experience were also collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests, with statistical significance set at p &amp;lt; 0.05.Results: All 30 participants completed the study. The mean knowledge score increased significantly from 13.8 ± 2.9 before training to 21.2 ± 2.1 after training (p &amp;lt; 0.001). Similarly, the mean practical competency score improved from 14.6 ± 3.2 to 23.4 ± 2.8 (p &amp;lt; 0.001). More than 90% of students reported increased confidence, improved understanding of CT and MRI positioning procedures, and satisfaction with the simulation-based learning experience. Most participants recommended the integration of simulation training into the radiography curriculum.Conclusion: Virtual simulation-based training significantly improved both theoretical knowledge and practical competency in CT and MRI positioning among undergraduate radiography students. The findings support the incorporation of simulation-based learning as a valuable supplement to traditional radiography education.</p>
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        <kwd>Virtual simulation</kwd>
        <kwd>Radiography education</kwd>
        <kwd>Computed tomography</kwd>
        <kwd>Magnetic resonance imaging</kwd>
        <kwd>Positioning competency</kwd>
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