National Taiwan University

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...

HOMEODOMAIN-LIKE shapes chromatin architecture and rewires leaf epidermal patterns

During development, cells balance proliferation and differentiation to generate diverse cell types, yet how these transitions are fine-tuned remains unclear. In the Arabidopsis leaf epidermis, stomata form through regulated cell division, whereas pavement cells and trichomes aris...

P1.060. Long-Term Outcome of Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) Plus Pembrolizumab in Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) at High Risk of Recurrence

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Adjuvant and Neo-Adjuvant Therapies Background Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by pembrolizumab (NCT03322267) has been shown to reduce relapses in patients at high risk of recurrence, including those with involved or close margins (≤1 mm), co...

EXPRESS: Effects of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Exercise on Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

BACKGROUND: The comparative effectiveness of different exercise modalities on systemic inflammation in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) remains poorly defined. OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate and rank the effects of aerobic exercise (AE), resistance training (RT), an...

Unraveling the immune landscape and molecular signatures of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity in SARS-CoV-2 clearance

Beyond direct neutralization, antibodies clear SARS-CoV-2 by triggering antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), which guides natural killer (NK) cells to eliminate infected cells. To understand ADCC’s role in COVID-19, we analyze samples from primary patients and find th...

Early Antiviral Therapy in Pediatric Outpatients and Risk of Influenza-Related Hospitalization

OBJECTIVES: Evidence on the effectiveness of antiviral therapy in preventing influenza-related severe illness and hospitalization among children remains limited. We hypothesized that early administration of antiviral therapy within 48 hours of symptom onset would significantly re...

Plasmonic‐Based Negative Photoconductance Photodetectors for a New Optical Window

ABSTRACT In recent years, the short‐wave infrared (SWIR) region has been extended to 2 µm, opening new opportunities for optical windows and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) applications, particularly due to advantages such as eye safety and long‐range detection. In this study...

Minimum Partition of Polygons under Width and Cut Constraints

We study the problem of partitioning a polygon into the minimum number of subpolygons using cuts in a fixed set of directions such that each resulting subpolygon satisfies a given width constraint. A polygon satisfies the unit-width constraint for a set of directions if the lengt...

Profiling maize embryonic leaf development and discovering new genes using high-resolution spatial long-read isoform sequencing

Abstract Profiling transcriptome isoforms in their spatial context is instrumental for deciphering plant embryogenesis. By combining high-throughput full-length isoform sequencing and spatial transcriptomics (spatial MAS-IsoSeq) in maize embryogenesis, we identified 285,639 isofo...

Redox-Triggered Interfacial Reconstruction as an AnalyticalTransduction Mechanism for Optical Detection of Arsine with LiquidCrystals

Abstract Arsine (AsH3) is widely used in semiconductor manufacturing yet poses severe health risks, motivating sensitive on-site monitoring for personnel safety. We report a liquid crystal (LC)-based optical sensor that translates arsine-triggered surface chemistry into an orient...

Key Determinants of Willingness to Adopt Building Seismic Retrofitting in Taiwan

Abstract In earthquake-prone regions worldwide, enhancing residential seismic resilience is a critical issue, particularly in areas with aging infrastructure. Encouraging public participation in seismic evaluation and retrofitting is essential for disaster risk reduction. However...

Efficient Hot‐Carrier Injection in Gradient‐Nanogap Plasmonic Absorbers for Solar‐Driven CO 2 Reduction

ABSTRACT Efficient light harvesting for photocatalytic CO 2 reduction has attracted considerable attention, yet thin‐film plasmonic photocatalysts often rely on lithography‐based techniques that limit scalability and increase cost, complexity, and reproducibility issues. Here, we...

Embedded injustice under the developmental state: Taiwan's reflexive governance on just transition

Taiwan has incorporated just transition into net zero governance, but implementation proceeds through institutions shaped by developmental state industrialization. This study examines how labor and environmental movements contributed to legal development and how unresolved legaci...

Safety and antiviral activity of inhaled siRNA SNS812 for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19: a phase 2 randomized trial

Abstract Background SARS-CoV-2 remains a global health threat because ongoing viral evolution and immune evasion reduce the effectiveness of existing therapies. SNS812 is an inhaled small interfering RNA targeting a highly conserved region of the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymeras...

Fluorine-Modulated Reactivity Enables One-Pot Kinetic Sequence Programming of Block Copolyesters

Monomer sequence strongly influences copolymer properties, but direct block formation from a monomer mixture requires a large reactivity contrast. Here, fluorination was used to regulate anhydride reactivity in the cesium pivalate-catalyzed ring-opening alternating copolymerizati...

A kirigami-inspired soft gripper based on liquid crystal elastomer integrated with strain sensing

Soft robotic grippers are capable of handling objects with diverse shapes and sizes. However, achieving reliable grasping of delicate objects and sustaining prolonged holding with minimal energy input remains challenging. This study reports a miniaturized liquid crystal elastomer...

Measuring Ocean Surface Waves

Abstract Propagating waves on the ocean surface can be represented as a stochastic process whose statistics are characterized by a spectrum. This paper reviews methods for measuring the wave spectrum and related quantities. Observations begin by sensing fluid dynamical properties...

Inflation, innovation, and technology transfer in an open economy with variety expansion

Abstract This study explores the cross‐country effects of inflation on innovation and technology transfer in a North–South variety‐expansion model. We find that higher southern inflation causes a permanent increase in the North–South relative wage ratio, a temporary decrease in t...

Smyca-FOXM1 ribonucleoprotein complex promotes homologous recombination and tumor immune evasion to define a therapeutic target of triple-negative breast cancer

BACKGROUND: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer with limited treatment options. Although PARP inhibitor (PARPi) offers great promise in treating TNBC with deficiency in homologous recombination (HR), most TNBC patients are HR-profi...

EXPRESS: Advances in Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage: Mechanisms, Models, and Therapeutic Targets

Germinal matrix hemorrhage (GMH) remains a major intracranial complication with significant mortality and lifelong neurodevelopmental deficits in preterm infants. Disruption of the fragile germinal matrix neurovascular unit interferes with the natural course of brain maturation,...