National Central University

SIMULATION-DRIVEN METHOD FOR WATER COVERAGE MONITORING FROM MULTI-SENSOR SATELLITE IMAGERY

Monitoring water coverage in intertidal zones is challenging due to the lack of satellite sensors that simultaneously provide both high spatial and high temporal resolution. Landsat offers detailed spatial information but is limited by its 16-day revisit cycle, whereas Himawari-8...

Seismic and tsunami hazard potential of the Negros–Sulu megathrust, Philippines

Abstract. The Negros–Sulu megathrust poses an imminent threat to coastal communities surrounding the Sulu Sea, but with limited information on past tsunamis, megathrust geometry, and locked segments, robust seismic and tsunami hazard assessments are hindered. To identify highly e...

Seismo-ripples

Earthquake prediction has long been considered one of the greatest challenges in the global scientific community due to the complex and uncertain nature of seismogenic processes, along with the prevailing consensus that earthquakes are inherently unpredictable. Here, we present a...

A survey of the reconnection layer around Mercury’s magnetopause

An anomalous reconnection layer (ARL) forms in the Earth’s magnetosheath near the magnetopause when the solar wind has a low Alfvén Mach number. This ARL structure is similar to a magnetic reconnection outflow region and is characterized by a weaker total magnetic field and a hig...

Revealing Temperature‐Driven Interfacial Reactions of Succinonitrile in PEO‒LiTFSI Electrolytes and Suppressing Them via Dual PEDOT‐Based Interfacial Layers

ABSTRACT Achieving a homogeneous ion‐conducting network with sufficient mechanical strength and interfacial stability in Succinonitrile (SN)‐polyethylene oxide (PEO)‐based solid polymer electrolytes remains challenging. In particular, the temperature‐dependent interfacial behavio...

Comparative study of pattern making via single, dual-stage wax injection molding, and additive manufacturing for investment casting of stainless-steel manifold product

Pattern making is a critical stage in investment casting for producing complex components. This study evaluates a novel dual-stage wax injection moulding method against the conventional single-stage process and an additive manufacturing approach. A complex stainless steel automot...

Systematic evaluation of ETAS forecasting skill across 69 $$M_L \ge 6$$ earthquakes in Taiwan (1999–2024)

Abstract Operational earthquake forecasting (OEF) increasingly relies on the Epidemic-Type Aftershock Sequence (ETAS) model to provide short-term, time-dependent seismicity rates, yet whether the model performs consistently across Taiwan’s complex tectonic settings has not been s...

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...

SN 2024iss: A Multiwavelength Exposé of a Type IIb Supernova with an Early-time Ultraviolet Spectrum and Shock-breakout Constraints

Abstract We present multiwavelength observations and analysis of SN 2024iss, a Type IIb supernova (SN IIb) located at ∼14 Mpc. The first Zwicky Transient Facility detection of SN 2024iss is ∼40 minutes after first light (one of the earliest detections of a SN IIb to date) and a H...

Low‐Threshold Red Lasing in Diketopyrrolopyrrole‐Based Organic Semiconductor Films

ABSTRACT Achieving low‐lasing threshold organic semiconductor lasers (OSLs) in the red to deep‐red region remains challenging due to the intrinsic trade‐off between long‐wavelength emission and high optical gain. Extended π‐conjugation required for red‐shifted emission typically...

Empowered yet unethical? Understanding GenAI misuse intention in generative AI chatbot use

Purpose This study examines whether generative AI chatbot features are associated with user autonomy and competence and whether these psychological states are, in turn, associated with GenAI misuse intention, conceptualized here as an empowerment backfire mechanism. Design/method...

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...

Taiwan area heavy rain observation and prediction experiment (TAHOPE): overview and some scientific results

Abstract “Taiwan Area Heavy rain Observation and Prediction Experiment” (TAHOPE) was originally planned to be conducted from August 2019 to July 2022 to study Mei-Yu fronts, mesoscale convective systems (MCSs), landfalling typhoons and afternoon thunderstorms near Taiwan. The Pre...

Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Using Direct Centrifugation Significantly Reduces Turnaround Time While Maintaining High Diagnostic Accuracy in Bloodstream Infections

Background/Objectives: Bloodstream infection-associated sepsis and septic shock remain major causes of in-hospital mortality. Because conventional antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) requires 48–72 h, earlier susceptibility results may facilitate timely antimicrobial optim...

Developing deep-learning models guided by semantics to colorize historical grayscale aerial imagery for land-cover classification

High-resolution historical aerial imagery is valuable for analyzing long-term land-cover and environmental change, but most deep-learning methods rely on multispectral or color data and cannot fully use grayscale archives. We developed a semantically guided framework that uses Op...

Ground-Motion Models for 5% Damped PSA for Shallow Crustal Earthquakes in Northern Vietnam

ABSTRACT This study presents a ground-motion model (GMM) for Northern Vietnam (NVN). The reference global GMM given by Abrahamson et al. (2014; hereafter, ASK14) is regionalized to NVN using a local data set that contained data recorded at 83 stations from 229 shallow crustal ear...

FM-GPT: Bayesian fine mapping for phenome-wide transcriptome-wide association studies

Abstract Transcriptome-wide association studies (TWAS) integrate genome wide association studies with expression quantitative trait locus reference panels to identify genes associated with traits of interest. However, linkage disequilibrium and correlated gene expression can indu...

Comparing Human‐Created and NotebookLM‐Generated Podcasts for EAP Instruction: Differences in Linguistic Complexity and the Role of Prompt Design

ABSTRACT Science popularization podcasts are valuable resources for EAP instruction because they make academic content more accessible to learners. However, producing high‐quality podcasts is time‐consuming and resource‐intensive, and existing resources may not always align with...

Luminescence Control in Polyesters via Chain‐Motion‐Regulated Through‐Space Electronic Interaction

ABSTRACT Stimuli‐responsive luminescent polymers translate changes in molecular mobility or transformation into optical outputs; however, most systems rely on synthetically elaborate architectures that hinder broad implementation. Here, a very simple polyester, synthesized via ri...

Onboard geomagnetic field generation module for CubeSat attitude control simulations

<title>Abstract</title> In recent decades, employing small satellites in low earth orbit (LEO) has an increasing tendency. Generally, they are equipped with a magnetic torque actuator (e.g., magnetorquer, MTQ) and a reaction wheel (RW) that are associatively manipulated to perfor...