National Taichung University of Science and Technology

Microscope-Integrated Augmented Reality-Assisted Navigation for C1–C2 Instrumentation: A Retrospective Single-Center Case Series

Objective: Posterior C1–C2 instrumentation is technically demanding because of the complex osseous and vascular anatomy of the atlantoaxial region. This retrospective single-center case series aimed to describe the technical feasibility and observed screw-placement outcomes of a...

Enhancing Programming Education: How Flowchart and AI Drive Motivation, Self‐Efficacy and Computational Thinking

ABSTRACT Background Programming education remains challenging for beginners due to the abstract nature of code and logic. Traditional instructional methods often fall short of engaging students or supporting those with low prior knowledge. Visual tools and AI have shown promise b...

Algorithmic Dependency and Merchant Vulnerability in Social Commerce Ecosystems: Evidence from TikTok Shop Seller Reviews

Social commerce platforms increasingly serve as ecosystem orchestrators, coordinating technological infrastructures, financial systems, governance mechanisms, and algorithmic resource allocation. While prior research has predominantly focused on consumer behavior, limited attenti...

Improving emotion regulation and well-being through immersive interaction with chatbots among working adults in Taiwan

This study presents a novel, dual-method validation of how AI chatbot interaction enhances well-being, integrating Flow Theory and Emotion Regulation (Cognitive Reappraisal). Using data from 122 professionals, we combined PLS-SEM to confirm the theoretical paths and an Artificial...