TALKING AMERICAN, ACTING TAIWANESE BEHIND TAIPEI`S COMPLETE COMPLIANCE OF THE BUSH DOCTRINE

Shih, Chih-yu 경남대학교 극동문제연구소 2003 ASIAN PERSPECTIVE Vol.27 No.4

The Bush Doctrine is about U.S. unilateral, preemptive action to be taken against a potential enemy. For pro-indepen-dence forces in Taiwan, China represents this potential enemy. To support the Bush Doctrine means to deter China from using military means to stop Taiwan independence. However, the Bush Doctrine's unilateralism and Taipei's total reliance on the United States taken together destroy the credit that a mediator would need. Taipei always has its own reasons, from defiant Chiang Kai-shek's reunification game in Quemoy, through Chiang Ching-kuo's two-handed policy to curb pro-independence pressure, to Lee Teng-hui's use of Washington to promote the cause of independence, and finally to Chen Shui-bian's total reliance on the United States in order to preserve Washington's sympathy in Taiwan's pursuit of independence. Taipei has always tried to sneak its own reasons into its unqualified support for Washington, and Washington has been caught either by surprise or by ignorance each time. The support the Bush Doctrine enjoys in Taipei is no exception.

Magnetization Reversal of Co/Pd Multilayers on Si Substrates and AAO Membranes

Shih-Yuan Chen,Yeong-Der Yao,Yu-Kuan Huang,Chin-Chung Yu 한국자기학회 2008 한국자기학회 학술연구발표회 논문개요집 Vol.- No.-

Exclusively Endoscopic Resection of Nasopharyngeal Adenocarcinoma

Yu Shih Lai,Mu Kuan Chen 대한이비인후과학회 2013 Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology Vol.6 No.4

We reported two patients with nasopharyngeal adenocarcinoma resected by using the exclusively endoscopic approach. Case reports and a review of the world literature concerning nasopharyngeal adenocarcinoma. The tumors were resected successfully via the exclusively endoscopic approach and no conversions to the conventional approach were necessary. The two patients were followed up for 26 and 18 months respectively, and no recurrence was noted without postoperative chemotherapy or radiotherapy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of endoscopic resection of nasopharyngeal adenocarcinoma. Our experience revealed that not only for the early recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, the exclusively endoscopic nasopharyngectomy can be expanded for the resection of selected nasopharyngeal adenocarcinoma.

An On-Machine and Vision-Based Depth-Error Measurement Method for Micro Machine Tools

Shih-Ming Wang,Han-Jen Yu,Shih-His Liu,Da-Fan Chen 한국정밀공학회 2011 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol. No.

The error measurement method is an essential for further enhancing the machining accuracy of a micro machine tool. An on-machine vision-based measurement method that can measure 2-D contouring-/tracking errors of a micro machining process had been previously developed. An on-machine depth-error measurement method was proposed in this study to fulfill the complete 3-D machining errors measurement. The method adopts image re-constructive technology and camera pixel correction to provide non-contact measurement capability. To improve the measurement limits due to the pixel resolution and the filler of view of a CCD, a 2-step measurement method with use of a depth model was developed. Because of the capability of eliminating the shadow effects caused by the tilting light source, the proposed method provides more accurate and reliable measurement results. Sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess the influence of the CCD setup errors on the measurement accuracy for implementation. Experiment was conducted and the results have shown the effectiveness and feasibility of the measurement method.

Evaluating an English Elite Program in Taiwan Using the CIPP Model

Yu-Chih Doris Shih,Yun-Pi Yuan 아시아테플 2019 The Journal of Asia TEFL Vol.16 No.1

To promote English language learning, universities in Taiwan have been setting up traditional and online English language self-study centers. English honors or elite programs are also being established to offer advanced training of the English language to students. A private university in northern Taiwan established the English Elite Program in 2008, providing courses in three different sections through traditional and distance learning modes. The distance learning courses aim to reduce students’ difficulties with conflicting schedules between the courses in their own departments and the program courses. In this study, the researchers evaluate the Elite Program using the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) model. Data were collected from program documents, questionnaires, classroom observations, graduates’ academic scores, and interviews of the instructors and graduates who received the program certificate. This study is helpful for program designers, teachers, students, and university administrators of this type of program and other similar foreign-language programs. This study also provides useful recommendations for universities planning to establish a similar program, particularly with the inclusion of distance learning courses.

Calcium phosphate-bearing matrices induce osteogenic differentiation of stem cells through adenosine signaling

Shih, Yu-Ru V.,Hwang, YongSung,Phadke, Ameya,Kang, Heemin,Hwang, Nathaniel S.,Caro, Eduardo J.,Nguyen, Steven,Siu, Michael,Theodorakis, Emmanuel A.,Gianneschi, Nathan C.,Vecchio, Kenneth S.,Chien, Shu National Academy of Sciences 2014 PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF Vol.111 No.3

<P>Synthetic matrices emulating the physicochemical properties of tissue-specific ECMs are being developed at a rapid pace to regulate stem cell fate. Biomaterials containing calcium phosphate (CaP) moieties have been shown to support osteogenic differentiation of stem and progenitor cells and bone tissue formation. By using a mineralized synthetic matrix mimicking a CaP-rich bone microenvironment, we examine a molecular mechanism through which CaP minerals induce osteogenesis of human mesenchymal stem cells with an emphasis on phosphate metabolism. Our studies show that extracellular phosphate uptake through solute carrier family 20 (phosphate transporter), member 1 (SLC20a1) supports osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells via adenosine, an ATP metabolite, which acts as an autocrine/paracrine signaling molecule through A2b adenosine receptor. Perturbation of SLC20a1 abrogates osteogenic differentiation by decreasing intramitochondrial phosphate and ATP synthesis. Collectively, this study offers the demonstration of a previously unknown mechanism for the beneficial role of CaP biomaterials in bone repair and the role of phosphate ions in bone physiology and regeneration. These findings also begin to shed light on the role of ATP metabolism in bone homeostasis, which may be exploited to treat bone metabolic diseases.</P>

Simulating Chinese Factional Politics : A Study of Change within Harmony

Shih, Chih Yu 단국대학교부설 중국연구소 1992 中國 Vol.- No.18

Despite the traditional obsession with notion of harmony, the influence of factional politics on Chinese foreign policy has long been recognized by scholars. Due to the lack of access in a top-level policy meeting. This paper reports the process ad outcome of a simulated Chinese policy meeting. The setting is 1970; and the issue is Sino-US rapprochement. Based upon the assumption that there were three factions--the moderate, the military, and the revolutionary-- and one dominant leader, i.e. Mao, the simulation was conducted on three premises: factions did not operate openly, harmony on the surface had to be maintained, and Mao wanted a consensus at the end. It is

An Automatic Environmental Monitoring and Cooling System to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cows

( Yu-chi Tsai ),( Chen-yu Cheng ),( Jih-tay Hsu ),( Shih-torng Dnig ),( Ta-te Lin ) 한국농업기계학회 2018 한국농업기계학회 학술발표논문집 Vol.23 No.1

In tropical and subtropical regions with high temperature and humidity conditions, one of the problems in dairy farm management is the effect of heat stress on animal productivity. Due to this problem, the utilization of an automatic environmental monitoring system for cooling, labor-saving and heat stress reduction is necessary. In this study, an environmental monitoring and automatic cooling system based on an embedded system for dairy farms was designed. The system aims to regulate the environmental condition by means of direct feedback depending on the monitoring of heat stress index (HSI) augmented by dairy cow drinking behavior. The system is composed of two sub-systems: data acquisition and environmental control. The data acquisition module collects images, temperature and humidity data. The cooling system is controlled based on the real-time environmental data, and the historical data are recorded and uploaded to the server for display and analysis. The data are analyzed on the environmental monitoring panel on the farm and on the website, which can be remotely accessed. The control parameters are adjusted using the image results from the dairy cow drinking behavior with a fixed time interval. The results of the conducted experiments show that there is labor saving improvement and an increment in milk production compared to the same period in the previous year when the system was not installed. The automatic environmental monitoring cooling system exhibits high efficiency and can perform real-time control and self-adjustment. The system can be used for fully automated dairy cow system application, as well as dairy cow behavior analysis through both environmental and image information.

A Study on the Effect of Chinese Medicine Aromatherapy Olfactory Conduction Course on Stress-release and Sleep for the elderly

Yu-Shiu SHIH,Dr. Wei-Te LIU 한국직업자격학회 2017 한국직업자격학회 학술대회 Vol.2017 No.10

The purpose of this study is to study the effect of Chinese medicine aromatherapy on olfactory conduction course design, which is based on the action research method design and individual research. The research object background is a 62-year-old female office worker, who is a Management Adviser in a public telecommunications company. The method adopted is pre-test and post-test method, for 4 weeks period; for the first two weeks pre-test , is to fill in the pressure index measurement table, insomnia self-rating table, and morning and evening record of blood pressure and pulse and sleep time. For the third week, before going to bed, started to use lavender highland essential oil diluted with Simmondsia chinensis vegetable oil to release stress and help to sleep, which can be directly smeared on philtrum and continue to record morning and evening (blood pressure BP), ( Pulse P) and sleep time. For the fourth week, started the post-test and then filled out the pressure index measurement table, insomnia self-rating table, and data analysis of case free writing; for the pre-test, the morning and early blood pressure pulse were 114 / 58mmHg P62 & 105 / 53mmHg P65 and for sleep, every day average sleep time was 7 hours and 21 minutes. And for post-test, the average daily sleep was 7 hours and 1 minutes, while morning and evening blood pressure pulse were 114 / 57mmHgp 63 & 107 / 55mmHg P69.Stress index measurement table for the pre-test, there were 10 questions with answer yes, 2 questions with answer no, while for the post-test, there were 5 questions with answer yes and 7 questions with answer no. Insomnia self-rating table for the pre-test was 12 points and 5 points for the post-test, and from these results for the study we can learn that the introduction of Chinese medicine aromatherapy olfactory conduction program actually can help the elderly to release stress and sleep well. This study suggests that the promotion of Chinese medicine aromatherapy olfactory conduction course and the establishment of personal health self-management habits could not only adjust the balance of body and mind at daily time but also improve insomnia caused by stress, and then improve the quality of life; especially due to daily records self-view and management, if necessary, it could timely provide effective medical data for reference so as to reduce the cost of medical expenses.

Where Are Landscape Designers' Spatial Abilities in the Brain? An fMRI Study

Shih-Han Hung,Chia-Yi Huang,Tsung-Ren Huang,Shih-An Tang,Yu-Ping Tsai,Chun-YenChang 인간식물환경학회 2023 인간식물환경학회지 Vol.26 No.5

Background and objective: To effectively understand and communicate their work, landscape designers should possessexcellent spatial abilities. Neurological methods have confirmed that activation of the occipital lobe, parietal cortex, andprefrontal cortex affect the judgment of space; however, few studies have measured spatial abilities in landscape design. This study aimed to identify the potential role of various brain regions during spatial interpretation processes by landscapedesigners, particularly the effect of stimulating the frontal lobe on enhancing design capabilities. Methods: This study tested the spatial abilities of landscape designers when transforming a planar drawing into a sectionaldrawing and the brain regions activated in this process. The subjects were asked to identify the correct option whenmatching given section lines in a planar drawing. The correct answer rate and response time were used to score brainactivation during spatial task processes. A total of 16 valid subjects were divided into high- and low-accuracy groupsaccording to the correct answer rate. Results: The results for the high-accuracy group showed that the left inferior frontal gyrus was activated during spatialdesign tasks. In contrast, the findings for the low-accuracy group revealed that the left middle occipital gyrus was activatedfor processing visual information. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the frontal lobe plays a role in allowing landscape designers to make planar tocross-sectional inferences via mental rotations and categorical spatial relations. The findings offer implications forlandscape designers in stimulating the frontal lobe and enhancing their design capabilities.