The 8th Biennial Meeting of the Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology, December 1st to 3rd, 2023

Heng-Cheng Hsu,김재원,박정열,서동훈,김세익,Jen-Ruei Chen,Peng-Hui Wang 대한부인종양학회 2024 Journal of Gynecologic Oncology Vol.35 No.2

As per the 2018 GLOBOCAN database, Asia accounted for 48.7% (637,761) of new gynecologiccancer cases and 50.1% (305,000) of gynecologic cancer deaths [1]. Recognizing the distinctdifferences in genetic background, cancer epidemiology, disease characteristics, and socio-cultural environment between Asian and non-Asian women, it is noteworthy that much ofthe experimental evidence guiding clinical gynecologic oncology practices has historicallybeen drawn from studies in Western populations. Established in 2008, the Asian Society ofGynecologic Oncology (ASGO) ser ves as a key organization in Asia, dedicated to advancingthe study, prevention, and treatment of gynecological cancer through scientific exchange,regional/international collaboration, educational initiatives, and fostering camaraderieamong its members [2]. Presently, ASGO boasts members from over 10 countries in Asia. Building on the success of the previous meetings held in Tokyo (2009) [3], Seoul (2011)[4], Kyoto (2013) [5], Seoul (2015) [6], Tokyo (2017) [7], Incheon (2019) [8], and Bangkok(2021) [9], the eighth Biennial Meeting of ASGO took place at the state-of-the-art HNBKInternational Convention Center in Taipei, Taiwan, from December 01 to 03, 2023. Theoverarching theme for this event was “Reunion to Overcome Gynecologic Cancer in Asia.”Notably, due to the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in 2021, the meetingwas transformed into a hybrid format. This gathering marked a significant milestone as thefirst in-person Pan-Asia meeting focused on gynecological cancer following the pandemic. Additionally, it is worth highlighting that this was the inaugural ASGO meeting held outsideof Korea and Japan, underscoring the broadening geographical scope and global impactof the conference. Professor Peng-Hui Wang and Jae-Weon Jim chaired the organizingcommittee. ASGO 2023 witnessed the participation of 633 attendees from 17 countries,featuring 152 honored speakers and chairs from 12 countries. The event included 44 oral/surgical video presentations and 187 poster presentations, covering a diverse range ofscientific topics, from fundamental principles of gynecological cancer care to advanced, high-technology practices rooted in cutting-edge research (Table 1). Photos from the meetingare accessible on the official meeting website (http://tinyurl.com/26xtts2f ).

Breastfeeding and Ovarian Cancer Risk: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 40 Epidemiological Studies

Li, Da-Peng,Du, Chen,Zhang, Zuo-Ming,Li, Guang-Xiao,Yu, Zhi-Fu,Wang, Xin,Li, Peng-Fei,Cheng, Cheng,Liu, Yu-Peng,Zhao, Ya-Shuang Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.12

The present systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess any association between breastfeeding and the risk of ovarian cancer. A systematic search of published studies was performed in PUBMED and EMBASE and by reviewing reference lists from retrieved articles through March 2013. Data extraction was conducted independently by two authors. Pooled relative risk ratios were calculated using random-effect models. Totals of 5 cohort studies and 35 case-control studies including 17,139 women with ovarian cancer showed a 30% reduced risk of ovarian cancer when comparing the women who had breastfed with those who had never breastfed (pooled RR = 0.70, 95% CI: 0.64-0.76; p = 0.00), with significant heterogeneity in the studies (p = 0.00; I2 = 76.29%). A significant decreasd in risk of epithelial ovarian cancer was also observed (pooled RR = 0.68, 95% CI: 0.61-0.76). When the participants were restricted to only parous women, there was a slightly attenuated but still significant risk reduction of ovarian cancer (pooled RR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.69-0.83). For total breastfeeding duration, the pooled RRs in the < 6 months, 6-12 months and > 12 months of breastfeeding subgroups were 0.85 (95% CI: 0.77-0.93), 0.73 (95% CI: 0.65-0.82) and 0.64 (95%CI: 0.56-0.73), respectively. Meta-regression of total breastfeeding duration indicated an increasing linear trend of risk reduction of ovarian cancer with the increasing total breastfeeding duration (p = 0.00). Breastfeeding was inversely associated with the risk of ovarian cancer, especially long-term breastfeeding duration that demonstrated a stronger protective effect.

Effect of different thawing methods on the quality of mackerel (Pneumatophorus japonicus)

Peng-cheng Zhou,Jing Xie 한국식품과학회 2021 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.30 No.9

Five thawing methods such as flow waterthawing, ultrasonic flowing water thawing, air thawing,microwave thawing and low temperature thawing wereused, and the physical, chemical properties and structure ofmackerels after thawing were assessed. The results showedthat the low temperature thawing had the best waterretention, lower protein and fat oxidation. The microwavethawing had the shortest thawing time, but uneven heatingleads to partial maturation. Air thawing prolonged exposureto air leads to high levels of protein and fat oxidation. The flow water thawing had better water retention than thatof the ultrasonic flowing water thawing, only the thawingtime was slightly longer than that of the ultrasonic flowingwater thawing. In general, the low temperature thawingperformed well after thawing. The flow water thawing usedonly 1/43 of the low temperature thawing’s elapsed timeafter sacrificing some acceptable qualities. Thus, flowwater thawing is more suitable for thawing frozenmackerel.

Two New Phenolic Glycosides from Hypoxis aurea Lour

Cheng, Zhong-Quan,Yang, Dan,Liu, Yu-Qing,Hu, Jiang-Miao,Jiang, He-Zhong,Wang, Peng-Cheng,Li, Ning,Zhou, Jun,Zhao, You-Xing Korean Chemical Society 2009 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.30 No.10

Bicluster and Pathway Enrichment Analysis of HCV-induced Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Cheng, Peng,Cheng, You,Su, Mei X.,Li, Dong,Zhao, Guo Z.,Gao, Hui,Li, Yan,Zhu, Jie Y.,Li, Hua,Zhang, Tao Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.8

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the most common form of liver cancer. However, while it is associated frequently with hepatitis C virus (HCV) there is only an elementary understanding of its molecular pathogenesis. Methods: To gain insight into the molecular mechanisms of HCV-induced hepatocarcinogenesis, we performed microarray analysis on 75 surgical liver samples from 48 HCV-infected patients. Results: There were 395 differentially expressed geness between cirrhotic samples and HCC samples. Of these, 125 genes were up-regulated and 270 genes were down-regulated. We performed pathway enrichment analysis and screened as described previously. Conclusions: The differentially expressed genes might be involved in hepatocarcinogenesis through upregulating the pathways of ECM-receptor interaction, focal adhesion, cell adhesion molecules and other cancer-related pathways, and downregulating the pathways of "complement and coagulation cascades". We hope our results could aid in seeking of therapeutic targets for HCV-induced hepatocellular carcinoma.

Research Trend on Water Tank Automation

Peng Cheng,Garima Nautiyal 사단법인 미래융합기술연구학회 2017 아시아태평양융합연구교류논문지 Vol.3 No.4

his paper aims to present a new concept of automatic tank filling system. A typical household water tank uses a ball mechanism to control the filling of water in the tank. The process is not automatic as the motor used has to be operated manually. The automatic systems uses costly electronic sensors. The new concept which is being presented is without the use of any electronic component. The idea behind the water tank automation is that as soon the water level goes down at 10%, the motor automatically switches on and as soon the water level reaches to 90% of the total height, the motor automatically switches off. This process is controlled and automated using a programmable logic controller (PLC) through a ladder logic. Water tank automation will aid in an increased energy saving. This paper aims to present a new concept of automatic tank filling system. A typical household water tank uses a ball mechanism to control the filling of water in the tank. The process is not automatic as the motor used has to be operated manually. The automatic systems uses costly electronic sensors. The new concept which is being presented is without the use of any electronic component. The idea behind the water tank automation is that as soon the water level goes down at 10%, the motor automatically switches on and as soon the water level reaches to 90% of the total height, the motor automatically switches off. This process is controlled and automated using a programmable logic controller (PLC) through a ladder logic. Water tank automation will aid in an increased energy saving.

Numerical and experimental investigation on the global performance of a novel design of a Low Motion FPSO

Peng, Cheng,Mansour, Alaa M.,Wu, Chunfa,Zuccolo, Ricardo,Ji, Chunqun,Greiner, Bill,Sung, Hong Gun Techno-Press 2018 Ocean systems engineering Vol.8 No.4

Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units have the advantages of their ability to provide storage and offloading capabilities which are not available in other types of floating production systems. In addition, FPSOs also provide a large deck area and substantial topsides payload capacity. They are in use in a variety of water depths and environments around the world. It is a good solution for offshore oil and gas development in fields where there is lack of an export pipeline system to shore. However due to their inherently high motions in waves, they are limited in the types of risers they can host. The Low Motion FPSO (LM-FPSO) is a novel design that is developed to maintain the advantages of the conventional FPSOs while offering significantly lower motion responses. The LM-FPSO design generally consists of a box-shape hull with large storage capacity, a free-hanging solid ballast tank (SBT) located certain distance below the hull keel, a few groups of tendons arranged to connect the SBT to the hull, a mooring system for station keeping, and a riser system. The addition of SBT to the floater results in a significant increase in heave, roll and pitch natural periods, mainly through the mass and added mass of the SBT, which significantly reduces motions in the wave frequency range. Model tests were performed at the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) in the fall of 2016. An analytical model of the basin model (MOM) was created in Orcaflex and calibrated against the basin-model. Good agreement is achieved between global performance results from MOM's predictions and basin model measurements. The model test measurements have further verified the superior motion response of LM-FPSO. In this paper, numerical results are presented to demonstrate the comparison and correlation of the MOM results with model test measurements. The verification of the superior motion response through model test measurements is also presented in this paper.

Low resistance transparent TiO<SUB>x</SUB>/Ag/WO₃ multilayer films on flexible substrate by E-Beam evaporation

Cheng-Hsiung PENG,Pang Shiu CHEN,Tze-Wei LIN,S. W. LEE 한국진공학회 2016 한국진공학회 학술발표회초록집 Vol.2016 No.8

Heavy metal removal from aqueous solution by granular hydrated Portland cement

Peng Cheng,Yongxiang Ren,Lei Yang,Rituan Li,Xue Wang,Bin Li,Honglin Yuan 한국화학공학회 2022 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.39 No.12

Granular hydrated Portland cement (HPC) was prepared as adsorbent to remove heavy metals in aqueoussolution. Batch experiment results confirmed that heavy metals were removed through a combination of adsorptionand precipitation. Adsorption played a more important role in the initial stage of the removal process or at lower concentrationsof the heavy metals. After adsorption equilibrium was obtained in two days, the removal process continuedfor about three days due to the precipitation. Besides precipitation, the maximum Langmuir adsorption capacity reached132.27, 87.14, 123.43 and 112.05mg/g for Pb, Cu, Zn, and Cd, respectively. When various heavy metals coexisted, theremoval capacity followed the order of Cu>Pb>Cd>Zn. The adsorption on the surfaces of HPC was mainly governedby surface precipitation and Ca2+ exchange, as suggested by XRD, SEM-EDS and released Ca2+ results. Most of theadsorbed heavy metals on the HPC and the precipitation formed in the liquid phase were stable under neutral andalkaline conditions. Overall, HPC particles exhibited a large potential for heavy metal removal. When cement-relatedmaterials containing HPC are employed for heavy metal removal, the dissolution of the precipitate at low pH mightfacilitate the migration of the heavy metals.

Deformation Characteristics and Countermeasures of shallow and Large-span Tunnel Under-crossing the Existing Highway in Soft Soil: a Case Study

Cheng-yong Cao,Cheng-hua Shi,Ming-feng Lei,Li-min Peng,Ruxue Bai 대한토목학회 2018 KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Vol.22 No.8

Hongmian Road goes under Jihe highway by the way of tunnel in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China. The tunnel hassome special characteristics such as shallow depth, large span, soft soil, busy traffic, and long distance under-crossing the operatinghighway, thus there is great difficulty and risk during its construction. A series of in-situ tests were conducted to reveal deformationcharacteristics during tunneling beneath the existing highway by the double-side-drift method (DSDM). The results show that initialconstruction method and measures can't meet the safety requirement of tunnel construction, and the level of risk is extremely high, sothe construction method need to be timely adjusted. By comprehensive analysis, the double-side-drift optimum method (DSDOM) isput forward, on the basis of which a series of optimum measures also have been put forward, such as reasonable constructionmethods, the suitable length of bench and excavation, soil reinforcement measures on tunnel face, optimizing construction process,closing primary support in time and speeding up the construction of secondary lining. Then the feasibility of this optimizedconstruction method and measures are verified by the numerical simulations. Finally, from feedbacks of monitoring results, theoptimum method and measures have been proved to be reasonable and feasible, and they can guarantee a successful pass beneath theoperating highway.