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Chun-**ang Su
Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary
Science, multidisciplinary
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Open AccessComparison of the effectiveness of Martin’s equation, Friedewald’s equation, and a Novel equation in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol estimation
Low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is the main target in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). We aimed to validate and compare a new LDL-C estimation equation with other well-known equation...
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Open AccessCompact solid-state optical phased array beam scanners based on polymeric photonic integrated circuits
Optical phased array (OPA) devices are being actively investigated to develop compact solid-state beam scanners, which are essential in fields such as LiDAR, free-space optical links, biophotonics, etc. Based ...
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Open AccessMetal-organic framework membranes with single-atomic centers for photocatalytic CO2 and O2 reduction
The demand for sustainable energy has motivated the development of artificial photosynthesis. Yet the catalyst and reaction interface designs for directly fixing permanent gases (e.g. CO2, O2, N2) into liquid fue...
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Open AccessEnsemble forecasting of a continuously decreasing trend in bladder cancer incidence in Taiwan
Bladder cancer is one of the most common malignancies involving the urinary system of about 1.65 million cases worldwide. To attain the 25 by 25 goal set by the World Health Organization (25% reduction in non...
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Open AccessSubtle cardiac dysfunction in lymphoma patients receiving low to moderate dose chemotherapy
Left ventricular (LV) global peak systolic longitudinal strain (GLS) is a sensitive measurement for detecting subtle LV systolic dysfunction and a powerful prognostic predictor. However, the clinical implicati...
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Open AccessDecoupling the origins of irreversible coulombic efficiency in anode-free lithium metal batteries
Anode-free lithium metal batteries are the most promising candidate to outperform lithium metal batteries due to higher energy density and reduced safety hazards with the absence of metallic lithium anode duri...
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Open AccessA rapid screening model for early predicting novel coronavirus pneumonia in Zhejiang Province of China: a multicenter study
Novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) has been widely spread in China and several other countries. Early finding of this pneumonia from huge numbers of suspects gives clinicians a big challenge. The aim of the stu...
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Open AccessConstruction and validation a nomogram to predict overall survival for colorectal signet ring cell carcinoma
To construct and validate a nomogram to predict the overall survival (OS) of colorectal signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC). The potentially eligible cases were obtained against the SEER database from 2004 to 20...
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Open AccessApplication of multiparametric MR imaging to predict the diversification of renal function in miR29a-mediated diabetic nephropathy
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the major leading cause of kidney failure. To identify the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), renal function/fibrosis is playing a crucial role. Unfortunately, lac...
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Open AccessLinker histone defines structure and self-association behaviour of the 177 bp human chromatosome
Linker histones play essential roles in the regulation and maintenance of the dynamic chromatin structure of higher eukaryotes. The influence of human histone H1.0 on the nucleosome structure and biophysical p...
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Open AccessAtherogenic index of plasma and coronary artery calcification progression beyond traditional risk factors according to baseline coronary artery calcium score
This study aimed to evaluate the association between the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), which has been suggested as a novel marker for atherosclerosis, and coronary artery calcification (CAC) progression a...
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Open AccessLongitudinal analysis of total serum IgE levels with allergen sensitization and atopic diseases in early childhood
There are few studies addressing the longitudinal analysis of serum IgE levels and its impact to the development of atopic diseases in early childhood. We investigated 170 children who regularly followed up at...
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Open AccessUsing CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores for mortality prediction in patients with chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health issue and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. How to identify the high-risk CKD patients is very important to improve the long-term outcome. CHADS2 and...
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Open AccessTowards a reference genome that captures global genetic diversity
The current human reference genome is predominantly derived from a single individual and it does not adequately reflect human genetic diversity. Here, we analyze 338 high-quality human assemblies of geneticall...
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Open AccessUltrawide-angle and high-efficiency metalens in hexagonal arrangement
Wide-angle optical systems play a vital role in imaging applications and have been researched for many years. In traditional lenses, attaining a wide field of view (FOV) by using a single optical component is ...
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Open AccessAtomically-precise dopant-controlled single cluster catalysis for electrochemical nitrogen reduction
The ability to precisely engineer the do** of sub-nanometer bimetallic clusters offers exciting opportunities for tailoring their catalytic performance with atomic accuracy. However, the fabrication of singl...
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Open AccessCross-talk between airway and gut microbiome links to IgE responses to house dust mites in childhood airway allergies
A connection between airway and gut microbiota related to allergen exposure in childhood allergies was not well addressed. We aimed to identify the microbiota alterations in the airway and gut related to mite-...
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Open AccessForensic validation of a panel of 12 SNPs for identification of Mongolian wolf and dog
Wolf (Canis lupus) is a species included in appendices of CITES and is often encountered in cases of alleged poaching and trafficking of their products. When such crimes are suspected, those involved may attempt ...
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Open AccessMachine learning for predicting pathological complete response in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
For patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC), achieving a pathological complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) provides them with the optimal prognosis. However, no reliabl...
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Open AccessHypochlorite-induced porcine model of peritoneal fibrosis through the activation of IL1β-CX3CL1-TGFβ1 signal axis
Patients with kidney failure rely on life-saving peritoneal dialysis to facilitate waste exchange and maintain homeostasis of physical conditions. However, peritoneal dialysis often results in peritoneal fibro...
