Characteristics of Coseismic Thrust-Related Folding from Paleoseismic Investigation Responsible for the 1999 Chi-Chi Earthquake of Central Taiwan

The purpose of this study is to complete the creative artworks colored using mixed media for the picture books which come as free gifts with the children’s tableware by cooperating with companies in central Taiwan. The personification method was applied to the story marketing design to create a leading character, Baby Cow, with western imagery and eastern quality. The pictures were drawn by hands because it is warm and may imply children’s healthy and vigorous qualities. The design also focuses on several good friends of the leading character, with season changes and corresponding outdoor activities. Moreover, the researcher asked a class teacher from a technology university to guide her students from the design department to make their creative artworks for picture books through group discussions. The results of their designs not only solved the companies’ designing problem but also met the expected goal. And students were able to get to know the industry earlier. The purpose of combining practices with theories for curriculum learning was achieved. And the teacher had learned more about the practical aspect, which helped to improve her professional knowledge.

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Characterization, identification of ambient air and road dust polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in central Taiwan, Taichung

The Science of The Total Environment ◽

10.1016/j.scitotenv.2003.10.016 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 327 (1-3) ◽

pp. 135-146 ◽

Cited By ~ 138

Author(s):

Guor-Cheng Fang ◽

Cheng-Nan Chang ◽

Yuh-Shen Wu ◽

Peter Pi-Cheng Fu ◽

I-Lin Yang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽

Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽

Road Dust ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Polycyclic Aromatic ◽

Central Taiwan

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First identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MLST types ST5 and ST45 and SCCmec types IV and Vt by multiplex PCR during an outbreak in a respiratory care ward in central Taiwan

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease ◽

10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2010.12.021 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 70 (2) ◽

pp. 175-182 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Yuan-Ti Lee ◽

Ding-Bang Lin ◽

Wei-Yao Wang ◽

Shih-Ming Tsao ◽

Su-Fang Yu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Multiplex Pcr ◽

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Respiratory Care ◽

Methicillin Resistant ◽

Central Taiwan ◽

Care Ward ◽

Sccmec Types

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Characterization of Ambient Particulate Matters in an Industry-Intensive Area in Central Taiwan

Atmosphere ◽

10.3390/atmos12070926 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 926

Author(s):

Hsing-Wang Li ◽

Kang-Shin Chen ◽

Chia-Hsiang Lai ◽

Ting-Yu Chen ◽

Yi-Ching Lin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Principal Component Analysis ◽

Principal Component ◽

Component Analysis ◽

Water Soluble ◽

High Tech ◽

Particulate Matters ◽

Metallic Elements ◽

Soluble Ions ◽

Water Soluble Ions ◽

Central Taiwan

Atmospheric particulate matters (PMs) were measured in an industry-intensive region in central Taiwan in order to investigate the characteristics and possible sources of PMs. The samplings were simultaneously conducted using a 10- and 3-stage Micro Orifice Uniform Deposit Impactor (MOUDI) from 2017 to 2018. In this study, the characteristics of PMs in this region were evaluated by measuring the mass concentration of PMs and analyzing water-soluble ions and metallic elements, as well as dioxins. Additionally, principal component analysis (PCA) was used to identify the potential sources of PMs. The results showed that the mean concentration of coarse (>1.8 μm), fine (0.1–1.8 μm), and ultrafine (<0.1 μm) particles were 13.60, 14.38, and 3.44 μg/m3, respectively. In the industry-intensive region, the size distribution of ambient particles showed a bi-modal distribution with a high concentration of coarse particles in the spring and summer, while fine particles were dominant in the autumn and winter. The most abundant water-soluble ions of PMs were NO3−, Cl−, and SO42−, while the majority of metallic elements were Na, Fe, Ca, Al, and Mg in different particle sizes. The results of Pearson’s correlation analysis for metals indicated that the particles in the collected air samples were related to the iron and steelmaking industries, coal burning, vehicle exhausts, and high-tech industries. The dioxin concentration ranged from 0.0006 to 0.0017 pg I-TEQ/Nm3. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that the contribution to PMs was associated with sea salt, secondary pollutants, and industrial process.

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The Relationship between Clinic Visit Accompanied by Family and Dementia Severity in Taiwan

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18041792 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 1792

Author(s):

Chih-Yen Chang ◽

Shou-Jen Lan ◽

Chiao-Lee Chu ◽

Ching-Sung Ho

Keyword(s):

Educational Level ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Clinic Visit ◽

Clinical Dementia Rating ◽

Score Distribution ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Central Taiwan ◽

Severity Of Dementia

Introduction: This study analyzes the severity of dementia status with clinical dementia rating (CDR) score distribution among patients according to various family functional and sociodemographic issues. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in a regional hospital in Central Taiwan. The sample consisted of 318 patients who came to the clinic from May 2018 to April 2019, and who were diagnosed by the physicians with CDR scores ≧ 0.5. The Chi-Square test and binary logistic regression analyses were performed for inferential statistical analysis. Results: The mean age of the sample was 78.7 ± 8.51 years, and 61.6% of the samples’ CDR scores were equal or less than 1.0. Patients visiting the clinic were accompanied by spouses (21.7%), sons or daughters-in-law (40.6%), daughters (23.6%). Of the sample, 142 (44.3%) patients live with sons. Patients with a lower educational level had higher CDR scores. Compared to the patients who went to the clinic by themselves, the higher OR values of CDR scores ≧ 2 are found in patients who were accompanied by other relatives (OR = 18.871, 95% C.I. = 3.117–114.237, p = 0.001), or spouse (OR = 10.783, 95% C.I. = 1.996–58.245, p = 0.006). Conclusion: The family member who accompanied the patient to a clinic visit and the patient’s educational level are both significant issues relating to the severity of dementia.

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Can We Use Grip Strength to Predict Other Types of Hand Exertions? An Example of Manufacturing Industry Workers

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18030856 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 856

Author(s):

Victor Ei-Wen Lo ◽

Yi-Chen Chiu ◽

Hsin-Hung Tu

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Manufacturing Industry ◽

Prediction Models ◽

Demographic Variable ◽

Time Saving ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Working Environments ◽

Central Taiwan ◽

Study Participants ◽

The Relationship

Background: There are different types of hand motions in people’s daily lives and working environments. However, testing duration increases as the types of hand motions increase to build a normative database. Long testing duration decreases the motivation of study participants. The purpose of this study is to propose models to predict pinch and press strength using grip strength. Methods: One hundred ninety-eight healthy volunteers were recruited from the manufacturing industries in Central Taiwan. The five types of hand motions were grip, lateral pinch, palmar pinch, thumb press, and ball of thumb press. Stepwise multiple linear regression was used to explore the relationship between force type, gender, height, weight, age, and muscle strength. Results: The prediction models developed according to the variable of the strength of the opposite hand are good for explaining variance (76.9–93.1%). Gender is the key demographic variable in the predicting models. Grip strength is not a good predictor of palmar pinch (adjusted-R2: 0.572–0.609), nor of thumb press and ball of thumb (adjusted-R2: 0.279–0.443). Conclusions: We recommend measuring the palmar pinch and ball of thumb strength and using them to predict the other two hand motions for convenience and time saving.

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Evidence for Range Expansion and Origins of an Invasive Hornet Vespa bicolor (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) in Taiwan, with Notes on Its Natural Status

Insects ◽

10.3390/insects12040320 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 320

Author(s):

Sheng-Shan Lu ◽

Junichi Takahashi ◽

Wen-Chi Yeh ◽

Ming-Lun Lu ◽

Jing-Yi Huang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Range Expansion ◽

Ecological Niche Modeling ◽

Phylogenetic Analyses ◽

Current Status ◽

Mountain Areas ◽

Colony Losses ◽

Short Branch ◽

Branch Lengths ◽

The Government ◽

Central Taiwan

The invasive alien species (IAS) Vespa bicolor is the first reported hornet that has established in Taiwan and is concerning as they prey on honeybee Apis mellifera, which leads to colony losses and public concerns. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the current status of V. bicolor abundance, dispersal, and impact and to trace the origins of Taiwan’s V. bicolor population. Our studies took place in five areas in northern to central Taiwan. We used mtDNA in the phylogenetic analyses. Field survey and ecological niche modeling (ENM) were used to understand the origins and current range of the invasive species. Two main subgroups of V. bicolor in the phylogenetic tree were found, and a clade with short branch lengths in Southeastern China and Taiwan formed a subgroup, which shows that the Taiwan population may have invaded from a single event. Evidence shows that V. bicolor is not a severe pest to honeybees in the study area; however, using ENM, we predict the rapid dispersion of this species to the cooler and hilly mountain areas of Taiwan. The management of V. bicolor should also involve considering it a local pest to reduce loss by beekeepers and public fear in Taiwan. Our findings highlight how the government, beekeepers, and researchers alike should be aware of the implications of V. bicolor’s rapid range expansion in Taiwan, or in other countries.

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