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Chapter and Conference Paper
The Influence of Non-structural Exterior Wall on the Structural Resistance of RC Building Frames Against Seismic and Progressive Collapse Failure
Because of environmental and architectural considerations, the partially infilled exterior walls of RC condominium buildings in Taiwan were used to cast monolithically with surrounding beams and/or columns. Am...
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Open AccessPressure drop of two-phase helium along long cryogenic flexible transfer lines to support a superconducting RF operation at its cryogenic test stand
Establishing a stand-alone cryogenic test stand is of vital importance to ensure the highly reliable and available operation of superconducting radio-frequency module in a synchrotron light source. Operating a...
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Open AccessPaediatric non-progression following grandmother-to-child HIV transmission
In contrast to adult HIV infection, where slow disease progression is strongly linked to immune control of HIV mediated by protective HLA class I molecules such as HLA-B*81:01, the mechanisms by which a minori...
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Prognostic significance of NPM1 mutation-modulated microRNA−mRNA regulation in acute myeloid leukemia
Distinct microRNA (miRNA) and mRNA signatures were reported in nucleophosmin (NPM1)-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, it remains unknown whether the mutation participates in the dynamic interaction b...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Integration of the Chemistry Analyzer and the Medical Information System
In modern society, people are often suffered the nervous tension for a long time, and results in inevitably internal injury of bodily functions. The periodic and comprehensive medical examinations are necessar...
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Dislocations with edge components in nanocrystalline bcc Mo
We report high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) observation of a high density of dislocations with edge components (~1016 m-2) in nanocrystalline (NC) body-centered cubic (bcc) Mo prepared by h...
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Operational Characteristics of the 200-m Flexible Cryogenic Transfer System
A proper cryogenic environment is essential for the operation of superconducting devices. A test area for the superconducting radio-frequency modules (SRF) has been established in the RF laboratory at National...
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Electron transport mechanisms in individual cobalt-doped ZnO nanorods
This study examined carrier transport in single cobalt-doped zinc oxide (Co:ZnO) nanorods in temperatures ranging from 80 to 405 K. Measurements were taken on single nanorods deposited on a Si template, where ...
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A whole genome methylation analysis of systemic lupus erythematosus: hypomethylation of the IL10 and IL1R2 promoters is associated with disease activity
The etiology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involves a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Investigations have shown that environmentally driven epigenetic changes contribute to th...
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A matrix method for the calculation of nonlocal exchange potential and spin-orbit coupling in the first-principles calculation method
Adequate treatment of exchange interaction and inclusion of spin-orbit coupling are important in obtaining reliable electronic structures of semiconductors and magnetic materials. Here, a matrix method has bee...
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Experimental Evidence for Formation of Ni-Al Compound in Flip-Chip Joints Under Current Stressing
The materials interactions on the under bump metallization (UBM) side of flip-chip solder joints during current stressing were studied by using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and scan...
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943 An Analysis of Different Treatment Strategies for Catheterrelated Sepsis in Neonates with Percutaneously Inserted Central Venous Catheter: Removal or Not?
Objectives: To determine if removal of percutaneously inserted central venous catheter (PICC) is compulsory in neonates with catheterrelated sepsis (CRS) and the risk factors of infectious complications if the...
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Effect of Sn concentration on massive spalling in high-Pb soldering reaction with Cu substrate
The massive spalling of Cu3Sn in the soldering reaction between high-Pb solders and Cu substrates was studied to identify the mechanism behind this rather interesting and frequently observed phenomenon. Four diff...
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Digital innovation for promoting knowledge of paddy functions
The purpose of this paper is to launch a new platform for advocating three functions of paddies including economics, society and environment through the cross-field integration of the agricultural hydrology, i...
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Experiences of water transfer from the agricultural to the non-agricultural sector in Taiwan
Two type of water transfer have occurred in Taiwan, namely, regular and emergency transfers. According to the prevailing Water Law, water is permitted to transfer among water rights holders whenever they need ...
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Multifunctionality of paddy fields in Taiwan
Paddy rice is the staple food in Taiwan, where rice farming always plays an important role in agricultural activities. The paddy fields and irrigation activities hold diversified functions, such as production,...
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Bacterial Meningitis in Young Adults in Southern Taiwan: Clinical Characteristics and Therapeutic Outcomes
To delineate the epidemiologic trend, clinical characteristics and therapeutic outcomes of bacterial meningitis in young adults in southern Taiwan.
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Transcriptional responses to ionizing radiation reveal that p53R2 protects against radiation-induced mutagenesis in human lymphoblastoid cells
The p53 protein has been implicated in multiple cellular responses related to DNA damage. Alterations in any of these cellular responses could be related to increased genomic instability. Our previous study ha...
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Electron- and Hole-Do** Effects in Manganites Studied by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy
We investigate the electronic structures of hole-doped, La0.7Ca0.3MnO3, and electron-doped, La0.7Ce0.3MnO3, manganites by x-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy at the O and Mn K-edges. While, ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Electron- and Hole-Do** Effects in Manganites Studied by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy
We investigate the electronic structures of hole-doped, La0.7Ca0.3MnO3, and electrondoped, La0.7Ce0.3MnO3, manganites by x-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy at the O and Mn K-edges. While, t...