Dynamic Control Scheme of Hybrid Energy Storage System

Jason Arvin V. Lim,Henar Mike O. Canilang,Wansu Lim 한국통신학회 2022 한국통신학회 학술대회논문집 Vol.2022 No.11

“Visiting Strangers and Resident Aliens” in 1 Peter and the Greco-Roman Context

Lim, Jason J. F. TORCH TRINITY CENTER FOR BIBLICAL RESEARCH 2010 Scripture and Interpretation Vol.4 No.1

This article attempts to understand the use of the designations ”visiting strangers” or “resident aliens” in 1 Peter within the Greco-Roman context. First and foremost, this article suggests that the author of 1 Peter has successfully transformed the (traditional) negative connotations of “visiting strangers” or “resident aliens” into positive designations with many spiritual and theological implications when the recipients are addressed as such. These phrases form the catalysts which contribute positively towards 1 Peter’s literary unity, structure and message. The understanding of the people of God as the elect “visiting strangers” or “resident aliens” sets them apart from the sinful world, in which they need to endure the pain of suffering in various trials due to their obedience to God to conduct a holy living. These designations and other related admonitions also bring about a higher horizon of eschatological hope and joy.

The Effect of Employer Branding on Turnover Intention and Employee Satisfaction of the Utility Industry in the Philippines

Jason Lim Chiu,Jao Joshua Fajardo,Paul Nathan Lopez,Juneth Lourdes F. Miranda KINFORMS 2020 Management Review Vol.15 No.2

Employer branding is an approach used by different companies to maintain their current employment and attract individuals to join the company. This study aims to determine the effect of employer branding on turnover intention and employee satisfaction among the utility sectors in the Philippines. This paper provides additional support for the organizations present understanding by improving the employees motivation to stay in the company. Data were collected using survey questionnaires to two hundred (200) employees from different utility industry in Metro Manila. A quantitative approach has been applied in this study by using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for testing the hypothesis. The result showed that employer branding and job satisfaction are positively related. And as job satisfaction increases;the turnover intention of employees decreases.

American Film Industry Challenges in China: Before and During COVID-19 Outbreak

Candy Lim Chiu,Jason Lim Chiu,Han-Chiang Ho,Zhicheng Zu KINFORMS 2020 Management Review Vol.15 No.2

The stagnation of the U.S. film market opened doors for Hollywood to depend on Chinese significant huge revenues;investments;and growth opportunities. Hollywood becomes a destination for Chinese outbound capital. However;before and during the pandemic outbreak;it shows how incredibly vulnerable Hollywood is in accessing the world s biggest market. This study analyzes the challenges of the Hollywood film industry in China;such as rampant piracy;strict content censorship;US-China trade war;and the recent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. This study sheds light on the gaps in the existing US-China relationships in the film industry. The original contribution of this research is to set guiding questions that can facilitate a strategic analysis of the film industry and how they will emerge from this crisis.

Improving Acetabular Component Positioning in Supine Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Transparency Template: A Novel, Simple, and Cost-effective Technique

( Sheng Xu ),( Jason Beng Teck Lim ),( Hee Nee Pang ) 대한고관절학회 2021 Hip and Pelvis Vol.33 No.3

Purpose: A novel and simple method to ensure accurate acetabular component anteversion and inclination intraoperatively with the use of a transparency template is described. Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) via direct anterior approach (DAA) from June 2019 to January 2020 were included. A transparency template that can be placed over the image intensifier monitor to allow surgeons an accurate reading of the acetabular component position intraoperatively was designed, developed and utilized to determine effectiveness. The first template consists of two perpendicular lines indicating the “trans-ischial line” and the “pubic symphysis/coccyx”. The second template consist of a line indicating 45° inclination and parallel lines of corresponding distances apart required to achieve 20° anteversion based on Lewinnek’s formula: version=sin^-1 (D1/D2), where D1: minor axis and D2: major axis of the component. This template was used throughout the acetabular part of the surgery, from reaming to impaction of component. Postoperative acetabular inclination, anteversion, surgical duration, length of stay, as well as complications were recorded. Results: Twenty-six patients were included in this study. Mean postoperative acetabular cup inclination was 43.46±3.09° and mean version was 19.98±2.89°. A total of 21 patients (80.8%) fell within the Callanan safe zone and all 26 patients (100%) were within the Lewinnek safe zone. Conclusion: The transparency template is a simple, reproducible, and effective tool with a minimal learning curve and no requirement for expensive equipment. This template has the potential to assist surgeons, especially those who are less experienced with DAA THA, in obtaining better postoperative radiographic outcomes.

Changes in metabolic parameters and adverse kidney and cardiovascular events during glomerulonephritis and renal vasculitis treatment in patients with and without diabetes mellitus

( Cynthia C. Lim ),( Jason C. J. Choo ),( Hui Zhuan Tan ),( Irene Y. J. Mok ),( Yok Mooi Chin ),( Choong Meng Chan ),( Keng Thye Woo ) 대한신장학회 2021 Kidney Research and Clinical Practice Vol.40 No.2

Background: Cardiovascular disease causes significant morbidity and mortality in patients with glomerulonephritis, which is increasingly diagnosed in older individuals who may have diabetes mellitus (DM). We evaluated the impact of DM on metabolic profile, renal and cardiovascular outcomes during treatment and follow-up of individuals with glomerulonephritis. Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of 601 consecutive adults with biopsy-proven glomerulonephritis for factors associated with kidney failure, hospitalization for cardiovascular events, and death. Biopsies with isolated diabetic nephropathy were excluded. Results: The median patient age was 49.8 years (36.7-60.9 years) with estimated glomerular filtration rate of 56.7 mL/min/1.73㎡ (27.7-93.2 mL/min/1.73㎡). DM was present in 25.4%. The most frequent diagnoses were minimal change disease (MCD) or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) (29.5%), lupus nephritis (21.3%), immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (19.1%), and membranous nephropathy (12.1%). The median follow-up was 38.8 months (interquartile range [IQR], 26.8-55.8 months). Among 511 individuals with lupus nephritis, anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, MCD/FSGS, membranous nephropathy, and IgA nephropathy, 52 (10.2%) developed kidney failure at a median 16.4 months (IQR, 2.3-32.2 months), while 29 (5.7%) had cardiovascular-related hospitalizations at 12.9 months (IQR, 4.8-31.8 months) and 31 (6.1%) died at 13.5 months (IQR, 2.5-42.9 months) after diagnosis. Cox regression analysis found that baseline DM was independently associated with kidney failure (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 2.07; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.06-4.05, p = 0.03) and cardiovascular-related hospitalization (adjusted HR, 2.69; 95% CI, 1.21-5.98, p = 0.02) but not with mortality. Conclusion: DM was strongly associated with kidney failure and hospitalization for cardiovascular events in patients with biopsy-proven glomerulonephritis.

Synergistic impact of pre-diabetes and immunosuppressants on the risk of diabetes mellitus during treatment of glomerulonephritis and renal vasculitis

( Cynthia Ciwei Lim ),( Daphne Gardner ),( Rui Zhi Ng ),( Yok Mooi Chin ),( Hui Zhuan Tan ),( Irene Yj Mok ),( Jason Cj Choo ) 대한신장학회 2020 Kidney Research and Clinical Practice Vol.39 No.2

Background: Glomerulonephritis is often treated with kidney-saving, but potentially diabetogenic immunosuppressants such as glucocorticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors. Unfortunately, there are little data on dysglycemia before and after diagnosis and during treatment of glomerulonephritis. We aimed to evaluate the occurrence and risk factors for pre-diabetes and incident diabetes among non-diabetic patients with glomerular disease with or without treatment with immunosuppressants. Methods: A single-center, retrospective cohort study was performed on 229 non-diabetic immunosuppressantnaïve adults diagnosed with glomerulonephritis and renal vasculitis. Patients with known diabetes and prior immunosuppressant treatment were excluded. Outcomes of new-onset pre-diabetes and new-onset diabetes were defined according to American Diabetic Association criteria. Results: Pre-diabetes was present pre-biopsy in 74 of the 229 patients (32.3%). During the median follow-up of 34.0 (23.3-47.5) months, 29 patients (12.7%) developed new-onset diabetes and 58 (25.3%) had new-onset prediabetes. Immunosuppressive therapy in patients with pre-existing pre-diabetes was associated with increased odds of new-onset diabetes compared to those without either risk factor (26.0% versus 5.0%; odds ratio, 6.67; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.41 to 31.64), P = 0.02). Conclusion: New-onset diabetes after immunosuppressant treatment occurred in one-quarter of patients with glomerulonephritis and pre-existing pre-diabetes. Physicians should screen for pre-diabetes when planning treatment with immunosuppressants, as its presence significantly increases the risk of diabetes mellitus.

An Unusual Case of Ovarian Carcinomatosis with Microscopic Tumor Embolism Leading to Rectal Ischemia and Perforation

Man Hon Tang,Jason Lim,Inny Bushmani,Chee Yung Ng 대한소화기내시경학회 2018 Clinical Endoscopy Vol.51 No.3

We present an unusual case of advanced ovarian carcinoma with postoperative complications of ischemia and perforation of therectum as a result of tumor embolism. The interval progression from ischemia to infarction of the rectum was captured in repeatedsigmoidoscopies. A brief discussion on tumor embolism and management of this case is also included.

The use of tissue fiducial markers in improving the accuracy of post-prostatectomy radiotherapy

Chao, Michael,Ho, Huong,Joon, Daryl Lim,Chan, Yee,Spencer, Sandra,Ng, Michael,Wasiak, Jason,Lawrentschuk, Nathan,McMillan, Kevin,Sengupta, Shomik,Tan, Alwin,Koufogiannis, George,Cokelek, Margaret,Foro The Korean Society for Radiation Oncology 2019 Radiation Oncology Journal Vol.37 No.1

Purpose: The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the use of a radiopaque tissue fiducial marker (TFM) in the treatment of prostate cancer patients who undergo post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (PPRT). TFM safety, its role and benefit in quantifying the set-up uncertainties in patients undergoing PPRT image-guided radiotherapy were assessed. Materials and Methods: A total of 45 consecutive PPRT patients underwent transperineal implantation of TFM at the level of vesicourethral anastomosis in the retrovesical tissue prior to intensity-modulated radiotherapy. Prostate bed motion was calculated by measuring the position of the TFM relative to the pelvic bony anatomy on daily cone-beam computed tomography. The stability and visibility of the TFM were assessed in the initial 10 patients. Results: No postoperative complications were recorded. A total of 3,500 images were analysed. The calculated prostate bed motion for bony landmark matching relative to TFM were 2.25 mm in the left-right, 5.89 mm in the superior-inferior, and 6.59 mm in the anterior-posterior directions. A significant 36% reduction in the mean volume of rectum receiving 70 Gy (rV₇₀) was achieved for a uniform planning target volume (PTV) margin of 7 mm compared with the Australian and New Zealand Faculty of Radiation Oncology Genito-Urinary Group recommended PTV margin of 10 mm. Conclusion: The use of TFM was safe and can potentially eliminate set-up errors associated with bony landmark matching, thereby allowing for tighter PTV margins and a consequent favourable reduction in dose delivered to the bladder and rectum, with potential improvements in toxicities.

The use of tissue fiducial markers in improving the accuracy of post-prostatectomy radiotherapy

Michael Chao,Huong Ho,Daryl Lim Joon,Yee Chan,Sandra Spencer,Michael Ng,Jason Wasiak,Nathan Lawrentschuk,Kevin McMillan,Shomik Sengupta,Alwin Tan,George Koufogiannis,Margaret Cokelek,Farshad Foroudi,T 대한방사선종양학회 2019 Radiation Oncology Journal Vol.37 No.1

Purpose: The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the use of a radiopaque tissue fiducial marker (TFM) in the treatment of prostate cancer patients who undergo post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (PPRT). TFM safety, its role and benefit in quantifying the set-up uncertainties in patients undergoing PPRT image-guided radiotherapy were assessed. Materials and Methods: A total of 45 consecutive PPRT patients underwent transperineal implantation of TFM at the level of vesicourethral anastomosis in the retrovesical tissue prior to intensity-modulated radiotherapy. Prostate bed motion was calculated by measuring the position of the TFM relative to the pelvic bony anatomy on daily cone-beam computed tomography. The stability and visibility of the TFM were assessed in the initial 10 patients. Results: No postoperative complications were recorded. A total of 3,500 images were analysed. The calculated prostate bed motion for bony landmark matching relative to TFM were 2.25 mm in the left-right, 5.89 mm in the superior-inferior, and 6.59 mm in the anterior-posterior directions. A significant 36% reduction in the mean volume of rectum receiving 70 Gy (rV70) was achieved for a uniform planning target volume (PTV) margin of 7 mm compared with the Australian and New Zealand Faculty of Radiation Oncology Genito-Urinary Group recommended PTV margin of 10 mm. Conclusion: The use of TFM was safe and can potentially eliminate set-up errors associated with bony landmark matching, thereby allowing for tighter PTV margins and a consequent favourable reduction in dose delivered to the bladder and rectum, with potential improvements in toxicities.