Chung Yuan Christian University

Comparative Gas-Sensing Studies of EPAA with Aniline Tetramer in the Main/Side Chain and Corresponding Densely/Porous Electro-Spun Films

Rapid low-ppm detection of toxic and corrosive hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is essential to protect workers and the public. This research presents the synthesis and gas-sensing application of two electroactive poly(amic acid)s (EPAAs): a linear-type (L-EPAA) and a branched-type (B-EPAA...

Interplay between silicon quantum dot surface functionality and diisocyanate chemistry in polyurea thin-film nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes for dye/salt separation

Dye/salt separation requires nanofiltration membranes that retain organic dyes while allowing dissolved salts to pass. This study examined how silicon quantum dot (SiQD) surface functionality and organic diisocyanate chemistry affect polyurea thin-film nanocomposite membranes pre...

Unraveling the defect physics of SiC micropipe sidewalls by non-line-of-sight confocal spectromicroscopy: Amphoteric giant traps

Despite substantial advances in SiC crystal growth, micropipes can still occur in thick and large-diameter SiC wafers, remaining among the most detrimental extended defects associated with device failure. However, the microscopic nature of the defects residing on their internal s...

Synchrotron X-ray-informed machine learning for local hardness mapping in a Cu–Ni–Ti–Hf–Zr high-entropy shape-memory alloy

A supervised machine-learning framework was used to relate colocated synchrotron X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray nanodiffraction (XND), thermodynamic descriptors, and nanoindentation measurements to local hardness in an as-cast Cu 15 Ni 35 Ti 25 Hf 12. 5Zr 12.5 high-entropy shape...

Cultural rituals and regional economies: an input–output analysis of religious pilgrimage activities in Taiwan

This study employs an input–output framework to evaluate the economic impact of the major religious procession events in Taoyuan, Taiwan. By integrating detailed expenditure data with regionally adjusted Leontief models, we quantify the direct, indirect, and total output effects...

A Variable Dimension Covariance Matrix Control Chart

ABSTRACT Monitoring more than two correlated quality variables simultaneously is essential in industrial manufacturing and service processes. Consequently, multivariate statistical process control (MSPC) has become an important and widely studied research area. This paper aims to...

Novel polyvinyl alcohol–borax hydrogel with potential to accelerate skin wound healing in aquatic models: zebrafish and tilapia

Abstract Skin integrity is vital for fish survival, as injuries compromise the protective barrier and increase infection risk. This study introduces a simple and eco-friendly strategy to enhance skin wound healing in aquatic species using a PVA+borax hydrogel. The hydrogel, chara...

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, severe sepsis, and infection-related outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes

Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are vulnerable to infections. While sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors provide established cardiorenal benefits, their effects on infection remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluat...

The Macroeconomic Effects of Strait of Hormuz Disruptions: Evidence on Trade, Inflation, and Exposure Heterogeneity

This study examines whether and how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are associated with trade growth and inflation across countries with different levels of structural exposure. We construct a continuous Hormuz Disruption Index (HDX) from observable corridor stress indicators...

Insight into the Fenton Stage for DOC Removal in the Photo-Fenton Process for Treating Synthetic Textile Wastewater

The photo-Fenton process combines both Fenton and H2O2/UV processes within a single reactor for dissolved organic carbon (DOC) removal. However, the dominant mechanism—iron coagulation or OH• oxidation—at the Fenton stage remains unclear. Synthetic textile wastewater containing r...

Rebalancing mitochondrial dynamics restores succinate dehydrogenase activity and reduces succinate release in hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUND: Dysregulated mitochondrial dynamics in cancer cells perturbs mitochondrial function and metabolism and promotes cancer progression. Its impacts on the electron transport chain, oxidative phosphorylation, redox balance, and glycolysis are well recognized. However, its...

Eco-Friendly In-Situ Zwitterionization of Stent Metalswith Phosphonic Sulfobetaine Copolymers for Durable Antibiofoulingand Hemocompatibility

Abstract Although stainless steel (SS) is widely used for cardiovascular stents, its surface is prone to undesirable biological interactions that contribute to thrombosis, infection and restenosis. In this study, zwitterionic copolymers composed of poly(vinylphosphonic acid) (PVP...

Modeling suicidal thoughts and behaviors in university students: integrating suicide theory with interpretable machine learning

University students are at risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB), with prevalence rates higher than those in the general population. Machine learning (ML) enhances the accuracy of STB prediction and provides new possibilities and explanatory frameworks for this issue. Thi...