Structure of a prefrontal convective rainband in northern Taiwan determined from Dual-Doppler data

Programming learning has become an essential literacy for computer science (CS) and non-CS students in the digital age. Researchers have addressed that students’ conceptions of learning influence their approaches to learning, and thus impact their learning outcomes. Therefore, we aimed to uncover students’ conceptions of programming learning (CoPL) and approaches to programming learning (APL), and analyzed the differences between CS and non-CS students. Phenomenographic analysis was adopted to analyze 31 college students (20 CS-related, and 11 not) from northern Taiwan. Results revealed six categories of CoPL hierarchically: 1. memorizing concepts, logic, and syntax, 2. computing and practicing programming writing, 3. expressing programmers’ ideas and relieving pressure, 4. applying and understanding, 5. increasing one’s knowledge and improving one’s competence, and 6. seeing in a new way. Four categories of APL were also found, namely: 1. copying from the textbook, teachers, or others, 2. rote memory, 3. multiple exploration attempts, and 4. online or offline community interactions. Furthermore, we found that most CS students held higher level CoPL (e.g., seeing in a new way) than non-CS students. However, compared with non-CS students, CS students adopted more surface approaches to learning programming, such as copying and rote memory. Implications are discussed.

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Analysis of Hydrothermal Systems Beneath Tayukeng through Long-Term Geochemical Signals of Hydrothermal Fluids in Tatun Volcano Group, Taiwan

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18147411 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (14) ◽

pp. 7411

Author(s):

Hsin-Fu Yeh ◽

Hung-Hsiang Hsu

Keyword(s):

Surface Temperature ◽

Hydrothermal System ◽

Hydrothermal Fluid ◽

Thermal Water ◽

Hydrothermal Systems ◽

Hydrothermal Fluids ◽

Geochemical Variations ◽

Northern Taiwan

The Tatun Volcano Group (TVG) is located in northern Taiwan and consists of many springs and fumaroles. The Tayukeng (TYK) area is the most active fumarole site in the TVG. In this study, we analyzed the long-term geochemical variations of hydrothermal fluids and proposed a mechanism responsible for the variation in TYK. There are two different aquifers beneath the TYK area: a shallow SO42−-rich aquifer and a deeper aquifer rich in Cl−. TYK thermal water was mainly supplied by the shallow SO42−-rich aquifer; therefore, the thermal water showed high SO42− concentrations. After 2015, the inflow of deep thermal water increased, causing the Cl− concentrations of the TYK to increase. Notably, the inferred reservoir temperatures based on quartz geothermometry increased; however, the surface temperature of the spring decreased. We inferred that the enthalpy was lost during transportation to the surface. Therefore, the surface temperature of the spring does not increase with an increased inflow of deep hydrothermal fluid. The results can serve as a reference for understanding the complex evolution of the magma-hydrothermal system in the TVG.

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The role of the geological uncertainty in a geotechnical design – A retrospective view of Freeway No. 3 Landslide in Northern Taiwan

Engineering Geology ◽

10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106233 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 106233

Author(s):

Chih-Hsiang Yeh ◽

Jia-Jyun Dong ◽

Sara Khonevisan ◽

C. Hsein Juang ◽

Wen-Chao Huang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Geological Uncertainty ◽

Retrospective View ◽

Geotechnical Design ◽

Northern Taiwan

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Relationship Between Symptom Distress and Fatigue Characteristics in Patients with Gastric Cancer During 1 Month after Gastrectomy

Clinical Nursing Research ◽

10.1177/10547738211035284 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 105477382110352

Author(s):

Hui-Ying Yang ◽

Yun-Hsiang Lee ◽

Jin-Ming Wu ◽

I-Rue Lai ◽

Shiow-Ching Shun

Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Symptom Distress ◽

Outpatient Clinics ◽

Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽

Fatigue Management ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Fatigue Characteristics ◽

Prospective Longitudinal ◽

Northern Taiwan

This study’s purpose was to describe changes in symptom distress and fatigue characteristics identifying which symptoms significantly impacted fatigue characteristics of patients with Gastric Cancer (GC) within 1 month after gastrectomy. A prospective longitudinal study was conducted. Patients with GC who were scheduled for gastrectomy were recruited from surgical outpatient clinics and surgery wards in northern Taiwan. Data were collected using a set of questionnaires before (T0) and 7 (T1) and 28 days (T2) after gastrectomy. Over all, 86 patients experienced mild levels of fatigue and symptom distress. The changes in worst fatigue and fatigue interference were greatest at T1. Anxiety had a significant negative effect on both worst fatigue and fatigue interference. Dry mouth, pain, and body image had significant deleterious effects on worst fatigue. The co-occurring symptoms affecting fatigue for patients with GC in the acute phase after gastrectomy should be actively assessed to ensure optimal fatigue management.

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Web-Based Two-Tier Diagnostic Test and Remedial Learning Experiment

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies ◽

10.4018/jdet.2010010103 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 31-53 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ah-Fur Lai ◽

Deng-Jyi Chen

Keyword(s):

Diagnostic Test ◽

Test Theory ◽

Multimedia Technology ◽

Learning Effects ◽

Web Based ◽

Test Items ◽

Electro Magnetic ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Northern Taiwan ◽

Better Than

Offering a series of diagnosis and individual remedial learning activities for a general class by means of web and multimedia technology can overcome the dilemma of conventional diagnosis and remedial instruction. The study proposes a three-layer conceptual framework and adopts a two-tier diagnostic test theory to develop a web-based two-tier diagnostic test and remedial learning management system called “the Dr. System.” The study also designs the two-tier diagnostic test items of electro-magnetic concepts and the related multimedia remedial learning materials based on the theory of modular course for the purpose of investigating the remedial learning effects. In addition, the study helps the participants eliminate their misconception through a quasi-experiment at an elementary school in a metropolitan area of northern Taiwan. The results show that the learners of the experimental group who received the treatment under the Dr. System performed significantly better than those who took the traditional remedial class. The study also indicates that the web-based two-tier diagnostic test helps us understand learners’ misconceptions. As a result, it also provides learners useful remedial multimedia materials, which are necessary for them to eliminate their individual misconceptions in the remedial learning process.

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