Economic Impact of Modern Energy Infrastructures Investments on the Regional Economic Growth of Guangdong Province in China

Tzu Yu Lin,Sheng Hsiung Chiu,Zi Le Li 한국유통과학회 2017 KODISA ICBE (International Conference on Business Vol.2017 No.-

In this paper, we built the Guangdong’s regional input-output model, with an inter-industry linkage to evaluate the impact of modern energy infrastructure on regional economic growth during the 13th Five-Year Plan period. We analyzed the economic impact of increased governmental and industrial spending on infrastructure projects. An overview of the Leontief I-O model employed in this paper was presented in Section 2. In Section 3 we demonstrated the economic effect of static I-O analysis of renewable energy infrastructures investment from the policy-planning perspective. The policy simulation result of the input-output model in this paper could be seen as the maximal possible economic outcome in the period from 2016 to 2020, in which low-carbon power plants construction will add roughly 4% of gross domestic products of Guangdong annually. One of the advantages of Leontief input-output model is its ability to assess the possible maximum economic benefits in the short-run. As we have seen, the energy engineering infrastructure investment has increased the final demand of other related manufacturing sectors whose obligation is to accomplish infrastructure construction.

Fabrication of alignment layer free flexible liquid crystal cells using thermal nanoimprint lithography

Tzu-Chieh Lin,Shao-Chi Yu,Pei-Shiang Chen,Kai-Yuan Chi,Han-Chang Pan,Chih-Yu Chao 한국물리학회 2009 Current Applied Physics Vol.9 No.3

In this article, thermal nanoimprint lithography (thermal-NIL) has been utilized to transfer the microgroove pattern onto the plastic substrate. Without coating alignment polymer, the microgrooves on the flexible substrates can align liquid crystals (LCs) directly. The flexible LC cell is shown to maintain comparable electro-optical properties while bending. The plastic film and the alignment layer integrated into an alignment substrate could effectively prevent cracks of the additional polymer alignment layer during the bending process. This method is applicable to the roll-to-roll process to increase the production efficiency. In this article, thermal nanoimprint lithography (thermal-NIL) has been utilized to transfer the microgroove pattern onto the plastic substrate. Without coating alignment polymer, the microgrooves on the flexible substrates can align liquid crystals (LCs) directly. The flexible LC cell is shown to maintain comparable electro-optical properties while bending. The plastic film and the alignment layer integrated into an alignment substrate could effectively prevent cracks of the additional polymer alignment layer during the bending process. This method is applicable to the roll-to-roll process to increase the production efficiency.

The Effect of Gender Leadership with Political Capital in the CSR Performance of China Listed Firms

Tzu-Yu LIN,Sheng-Hsiung CHIU,Ruijun WU,Ziyu XIAO 한국유통과학회 2018 KODISA ICBE (International Conference on Business Vol.2018 No.-

This paper investigates the effect of gender leadership with political connection on CSR performance using annual data of Chinese firms who listed in China A-share stock market and had CSR rating assessed by Rankins from 2009 to 2015. In addition, we also examine whether the foregoing question is under the influence of particular ownership structure in China. Our empirical results suggest that female chairman or CEO would not perform well in CSR activities, while leader’s political capital acts an exacerbating force. Specifically, the negative and statistically significant of interaction term female leadership with political capital is obviously identified for the Non-SOEs. The mandatory CSR reporting would not encourage firms to make more effort on CSR activities to the purpose on generating positive social externalities, while the advantages of CSR rating in firms are not obviously experience to coordinate the conflict of interest between stakeholders.

A Corpus-Based Analysis of Discourse Markers in Curriculum-Based English Textbooks and the English Entrance Exam in Taiwan

Tzu Yu Tai 아시아영어교육학회 2016 The Journal of Asia TEFL Vol.13 No.4

The focus on EFL listening has increased in Taiwan. Although previous studies have confirmed the effectiveness of language learners’ knowledge of discourse markers (DMs) in facilitating their listening comprehension, the time spent on DM instruction is relatively short. Hence, the researcher conducted a corpus-based analysis of the DMs used in junior high school English textbooks, listening workbooks, and the English test in the Comprehensive Assessment Program for Junior High School Students (CAP). The study explored the types of exposure to DMs learners received and sought to determine whether textbook and test writers placed adequate emphasis on DMs. The results revealed that the English textbook and CAP English test corpora had higher frequencies of DMs than the listening workbook corpus. The DMs identified in the three corpora were multi-functional and involved using the senses most common to native speakers’ speech. They demonstrated a clear distinction between spoken and written English. However, the DM distributions were mainly limited to the sentence-initial position. Therefore, textbook writers were suggested to focus more on DM distribution and context. Teachers and learners should be aware of the role of DMs in EFL listening comprehension, familiarize themselves with DMs displayed in textbooks, and use authentic listening materials to compensate for textbook deficiencies.

The Analysis about Promotion and Marketing of Hakka Villages -A Case Study of Laijia Community, Jiadong Township, Pingtung County-

( Tzu Yu Lai ),( Yi En Tsai ),( Shiunn Der Kuo ) 한국문화관광학회 2013 문화관광연구 Vol.15 No.2

Recently, the rural and fishing of Taiwan changed rapidly in the industrialization. Due to the aging of population in rural area, and the labor shortage, the land was changed to grow the high economy fruit or fishing. With this change, the local economy developed toward high technology and low labor, and it became the elements of affecting the community. This research used the environment and human as a view to investigate the prosperity and recession of the community by collate document and interviewing the successful case. We used SWOT analysis, countering the Managing mode of Siaputou fish farming production area and try to integrate Hakka exquisite culture and excellent traditional industrial technology to point out feasible solution of local community development. The results showed that Lai family community in Jiadong Township, Pingtung County, mainly farming and growing the rice in early period. They transformed into aquaculture rapidly in several decades. Skillful aquaculture and technique brought abundant production to Jiadong Township. However, it can`t be developed into a Hakka specialty. The main point is that: first, to solve the problem of virus infection, they need to strengthen the anti-virus technology. Second, fishermen must develop self-reliance, learning digital knowledge, developing fishery products; establishing heterogeneity of the product, and develop the local market. Third, we can suggest the government control output in order to protect the fishermen`s income. Through industrial restructuring, we can use storytelling to promote local community to achieve the purpose of marketing Hakka villages.

Art Installations for Community Development Jiadong Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan as An Example

Tzu-Yu Lai,Yi-En Tsai,Shiunn-Der Kuo 세계문화관광학회 2021 International Journal of Culture and tourism Resea Vol.14 No.1

Jiadong township, located in Pingtung County Taiwan, has the highest density of heritages in this country. People can see five Grade III historical monuments in a ten-minute walk. Geographically, Jiadong township is the only Liudui Hakka community near the seashore. In 1994, Taiwan’s cultural development institution proposes a “Community Development” policy. The policy hopes to proceed from art and culture to cohere the sense of community, to improve community living standard, and to establish the community culture.The study is subject to Jiadong township,to find out the connection between art creation and social development. The art creation ranges from wall painting with Hakka literature, and decoration of house structure. The research methods are through literature, field investigation, and interviews. The gathered data were used to trace the origin of the historical street, and the development of wall painting. We conducted in-depth interviews with related people, such as the chairman of the community association, the project staff, cultural works, artists, village chief, and local residents. The interviews were used to understand the ideas and prospects of participants. From analysis and discovery of research process, we hope the case study can provide useful information for future related community researchers and planners to promote community development.

Ferulic Acid Suppresses Glutamate Release Through Inhibition of Voltage-Dependent Calcium Entry in Rat Cerebrocortical Nerve Terminals

Tzu Yu Lin,Cheng Wei Lu,Shu-Kuei Huang,Su-Jane Wang 한국식품영양과학회 2013 Journal of medicinal food Vol.16 No.2

This study investigated the effects and possible mechanism of ferulic acid, a naturally occurring phenolic compound, on endogenous glutamate release in the nerve terminals of the cerebral cortex in rats. Results show that ferulic acid inhibited the release of glutamate evoked by the K+ channel blocker 4-aminopyridine (4-AP). The effect of ferulic acid on the evoked glutamate release was prevented by chelating the extracellular Ca2+ ions, but was insensitive to the glutamate transporter inhibitor DL-threo-beta-benzyl-oxyaspartate. Ferulic acid suppressed the depolarization-induced increase in a cytosolic-free Ca2+ concentration, but did not alter 4-AP–mediated depolarization. Furthermore, the effect of ferulic acid on evoked glutamate release was abolished by blocking the Cav2.2 (N-type) and Cav2.1 (P/Q-type) channels, but not by blocking ryanodine receptors or mitochondrial Na+/Ca2+ exchange. These results show that ferulic acid inhibits glutamate release from cortical synaptosomes in rats through the suppression of presynaptic voltage-dependent Ca2+ entry.

Effect of Moving Structure on the Spatial Accuracy and Compensation of the Coordinate Measuring Machine

Tzu-Chi Chan,Yu Ping Hong,Jia-Hong Yu 한국정밀공학회 2021 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.22 No.9

The coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is one of the most widely used precision measurement machines in the machinery industry. In this study, the analysis and compensation of structural deformation in spatial coordinates effectively depicts the improvement of the spatial accuracy of the motion of a three-dimensional measuring machine in a measurement area. In addition to accuracy, it is also projected that the measurement can be carried out more efficiently. Therefore, the measurement speed of the CMM and dynamic characteristics of the structure are becoming increasingly important. Consequently, the measuring machine has better dynamic characteristics and meets high precision requirements. During measurement, the geometric errors generated by the machine are mainly because of its moving structure in the spatial position. In this study, the CMM is driven by aerostatic bearings; the boundary conditions and parameter settings of each component are established to obtain analysis results that are highly consistent with the actual machine characteristics. The finite element method is used as an analysis tool, including static deformation, modal, spectrum, and transient analyses. Because of the structural deformation and spatial geometric errors caused by the moving structure of the measuring machine, the relative deformation errors can be evaluated through the analysis of the spatial position error compensation to improve the measurement accuracy of the machine.

The tyrosine kinase inhibitor nintedanib activates SHP-1 and induces apoptosis in triple-negative breast cancer cells

Chun-Yu Liu,Tzu-Ting Huang,Pei-Yi Chu,Chun-Teng Huang,Chia-Han Lee,Wan-Lun Wang,Ka-Yi Lau,Wen-Chun Tsai,Tzu-I Chao,Jung-Chen Su,Ming-Huang Chen,Chung-Wai Shiau,Ling-Ming Tseng,Kuen-Feng Chen 생화학분자생물학회 2017 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.49 No.-

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains difficult to treat and urgently needs new therapeutic options. Nintedanib, a multikinase inhibitor, has exhibited efficacy in early clinical trials for HER2-negative breast cancer. In this study, we examined a new molecular mechanism of nintedanib in TNBC. The results demonstrated that nintedanib enhanced TNBC cell apoptosis, which was accompanied by a reduction of p-STAT3 and its downstream proteins. STAT3 overexpression suppressed nintedanib-mediated apoptosis and further increased the activity of purified SHP-1 protein. Moreover, treatment with either a specific inhibitor of SHP-1 or SHP-1-targeted siRNA reduced the apoptotic effects of nintedanib, which validates the role of SHP-1 in nintedanib-mediated apoptosis. Furthermore, nintedanib-induced apoptosis was attenuated in TNBC cells expressing SHP-1 mutants with constantly open conformations, suggesting that the autoinhibitory mechanism of SHP-1 attenuated the effects of nintedanib. Importantly, nintedanib significantly inhibited tumor growth via the SHP-1/p-STAT3 pathway. Clinically, SHP-1 levels were downregulated, whereas p-STAT3 was upregulated in tumor tissues, and SHP-1 transcripts were associated with improved disease-free survival in TNBC patients. Our findings revealed that nintedanib induces TNBC apoptosis by acting as a SHP-1 agonist, suggesting that targeting STAT3 by enhancing SHP-1 expression could be a viable therapeutic strategy against TNBC.

User Identification Design by Fusion of Face Recognition and Speaker Recognition

Chao-Yu Lin,Kai-Tai Song,Yi-Wen Chen,Shuo-Cheng Chien,Sin-Horng Chen,Chen-Yu Chiang,Jyh-Her Yang,Yi-Chiao Wu,Tzu-Jui Liu 제어로봇시스템학회 2012 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2012 No.10

Intelligent human-robot interface helps a mobile robot to extract external information and interact with a user. User identification information allows a robot to generate appropriate behaviors and make personalized human-robot interaction (PHRI) more natural and safe. Most of service robots move around in various application settings, and biometric features always change during relative movements. In this work, a fusion recognition system based on face and speaker classifiers is designed to achieve the user recognition in various environments. We propose a method to fuse face and speech recognition results based on the concept of confidence indices. Through the derived confidence indices, the system combines the two classifiers and gives improved recognition results. Experiments on a laboratory home service robot show that person recognition rates in 15 environmental situations all outperform those of using single modality.