Service Blueprint Development for China’s College Campus Express Delivery based on Grey Relational Analysis and TRIZ

Chen, Aiping,Kao, Ching-Kuei 부산대학교 중국연구소 2018 Journal of China Studies Vol.21 No.4

The express delivery industry has developed rapidly because of the success of e-commerce. The products provided by this industry are “services,” while the nearest contact with consumers is the “distribution” link, which best reflects service satisfaction. If the quality of express delivery service is improved, then such improvement will facilitate the enhancement of consumer satisfaction. At present, college students have become one of the main consumer groups of e-commerce in China. The previous literature mainly discusses the problems and solutions of campus express service, but it lacks the combination with the campus express service process. Therefore, this study uses China’s domestic A and B colleges as examples to discuss important key factors of the satisfaction of college students with campus express delivery services. The six dimensions (service quality, express delivery cost, delivery quality, delivery time and delivery efficiency, delivery location, and information security) are designed to evaluate the satisfaction degree of the express delivery service of colleges. Based these six dimensions, the evaluation indicators of the satisfaction with express delivery service in colleges are designed to investigate the importance of the evaluation indicators of college express service satisfaction. Results of reliability and validity analysis show that the content of the indicators of each research dimension in the questionnaires conforms to the research structure and the reliability of the questionnaire is good. Moreover, results of the grey relational analysis indicate that four important key factors affect the satisfaction with express delivery services of colleges: “B1. Rationality of picking service charge”; “A2. Home delivery services”; “D2. Pick up quickly, no need to queue long”; and “B2. Reasonable charges for different courier companies.” Thereafter, Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch (TRIZ) analysis is performed to establish seven improved strategies for these factors. These strategies can be divided into external delivery (i.e., S1, S2, S3, and S5) and internal management optimization (i.e., S4, S6, and S7). Lastly, service blueprint is used to decompose the campus express delivery service into process steps. The solution strategies formulated from TRIZ analysis is integrated into the service blueprint to optimize the campus express delivery service process in China. The optimized service blueprint is used as basis to establish workflow guidelines, thereby providing an efficient work advice for campus express delivery services in China.

Expression profiling of the mitogen-activated protein kinase gene family reveals their diverse response pattern in two different salt-tolerant Glycyrrhiza species

Cao Aiping,Gao Ling,Wang Fei,Tong Xuechen,Xie Shuangquan,Chen Xifeng,Lu Tianxin,Shen Haitao,Liu Hailiang,Jin Xiang,Li Hongbin 한국유전학회 2022 Genes & Genomics Vol.44 No.7

Background: Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MPKs) play important role in response to environmental stress as crucial signal receptors or sensors. Our previous study indicated that salt stress acts as a positive factor to stimulate the production of pharmacodynamic metabolites in the medicinal plant Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Currently, little is known about the MPK gene family and their functions in the medicinal plant G. uralensis. Objective: Identification, comprehensive bioinformatic analysis, expression profiling, and response pattern under salt stress of the G. uralensis GuMPK gene family. Methods: Genome-wide investigation and expression profiling of the MPK gene family in G. uralensis, and their phylogenetic relationships, evolutionary characteristics, gene structure, motif distribution, promoter cis-acting element, and expression pattern under salt stress in two different salt-tolerant Glycyrrhiza species were performed. Results: A total of 20 G. uralensis GuMPK genes were identified and categorized into five groups, and had conserved gene structure and motif distribution. Expression profiling of GuMPK genes suggested their potentially diverse functions in plant growth and in response to phytohormones and environmental stress, particularly GuMPK1, 2, 5, and 10 as key components for G. uralensis in response to abiotic stress. Further expression analysis under NaCl treatment in two different salt-tolerant Glycyrrhiza species displayed the MPKs' different response patterns, emphasizing the role of MPK2, 5, 7, and 16 as potentially crucial genes for Glycyrrhiza to respond to salt stress. Conclusion: Our results provide a genome-wide identification and expression profiling of MPK gene family in G. uralensis, and establish the foundation for screening key responsive genes and understanding the potential function and regulatory mechanism of GuMPKs in salt responsiveness.

Cloning and Characterization of the IgA Fc Receptor from Swine

( Yumei Chen ),( Yunchao Liu ),( Gaiping Zhang ),( Hua Feng ),( Pengchao Ji ),( Guoqiang Wang ),( Chang Liu ),( Yapeng Song ),( Yunfang Su ),( Songlin Qiao ),( Aiping Wang ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2016 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.26 No.12

The myeloid-specific IgA Fc receptor (FcαR) is a cell surface molecule on immunocytes that provides a fundamental connection between humoral and cellular immunity. In this study, the full-length cDNA sequence of swine FcαRI (swFcαRI) was isolated and characterized and found to contain a 792-base-pair open reading frame, encoding a 264-amino-acid transmembrane glycoprotein with a predicted molecular mass of 29.4 kDa. The swFcαRI shares high amino acid sequence homology (>50%) with its counterparts from cattle, seal, and horse. Rosetting analysis confirmed that COS-7 cells transfected with an swFcαRI expression plasmid was able to combine with chicken erythrocytes sensitized with porcine IgA, but not IgG.

A feasible hydrogen evolution process of water electrolysis assisted by TiO2 nanotube photocatalysis

Hongbo He,Aiping Chen,Ming Chang,Lei Ma,Chunzhong Li 한국공업화학회 2013 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.19 No.4

A feasible process called as the hydrogen evolution of water electrolysis assisted by photocatalysis (WEAP) was proposed and experimentally achieved. In comparison with traditional alkaline electrolytic cell for water electrolysis with Ni anode, H2-production rate increased by 118% and the applied direct voltage reduced by 14.5% in WEAP with photoactive Ni anode modified by TiO2 nanotubes.

Service Blueprint Development for China’s College Campus Express Delivery based on Grey Relational Analysis and TRIZ

Kao, Ching-Kuei,Chen, Aiping 부산대학교 중국연구소 2018 Journal of China Studies Vol.21 No.4

Enhanced nucleation of germanium on graphene <i>via</i> dipole engineering

Yoo, Jinkyoung,Ahmed, Towfiq,Chen, Renjie,Chen, Aiping,Kim, Yeon Hoo,Kwon, Ki Chang,Park, Chan Woong,Kang, Hee Seong,Jang, Ho Won,Hong, Young Joon,Yang, Woo Seok,Lee, Chul-Ho The Royal Society of Chemistry 2018 Nanoscale Vol.10 No.12

<P>The preparation of crystalline materials on incommensurate substrates has been a key topic of epitaxy. van der Waals (vdW) epitaxy on two-dimensional (2D) materials opened novel opportunities of epitaxial growth overcoming the materials compatibility issue. Therefore, vdW epitaxy has been considered as a promising approach for the preparation of building blocks of flexible devices and thin film-based devices at the nano/microscale. However, an understanding of vdW epitaxy has not been thoroughly established. Especially, controlling nucleation during vdW epitaxy has not been achieved although nucleation in vdW epitaxy is suppressed due to the absence of surface dangling bonds on 2D materials. Here we show an enhancement of nucleation probability of germanium on graphene <I>via</I> introducing an out-of-plane dipole moment without any change in the chemical nature of graphene. A graphene/hexagonal boron nitride stack and transferred graphene on a polarized ferroelectric thin film were employed to demonstrate the significant enhancement of Ge nucleation on graphene. Theoretical calculations and chemical vapor deposition were employed to elucidate the effect of the out-of-plane dipole moment on nucleation in vdW epitaxy.</P>

Soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive Factor Attachment Receptor (SNARE) Protein Involved in the Remission of Depression by Acupuncture in Rats

Ling Fan,Zhao Chen,Wenbin Fu,Nenggui Xu,Jianhua Liu,Aiping Lu,Ziping Li,Shengyong Su,Taixiang Wu,Aihua Ou 사단법인약침학회 2016 Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies Vol.9 No.5

This study aims to investigate the molecular mechanisms of acupuncture in the remission of depression. A depressive disorder model was induced by exposing Sprague–Dawley rats to chronic unpredictable stress. The rats were divided into five groups: healthy (blank group) and stressed rats (model group), and stressed rats treated with acupuncture (acupuncture group), riluzole (riluzole group), acupuncture combined with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injection (acupuncture+BTX-A group) or riluzole combined with BTX-A injection (riluzole+BTX-A group). Behavioral analysis showed significant differences in sucrose consumption, weight, and horizontal or vertical movements between the model and both the riluzole and acupuncture groups. No obvious differences between the riluzole+BTX-A and acupuncture+BTX-A groups were found. Moreover, no significance differences in glutamate content in the hippocampus were found among the riluzole+BTX-A, acupuncture+BTX-A and model groups (p>0.05). Western blots and reverse transcription polymerase chain reactions were employed to detect protein and mRNA expressions of VGLUT2, SNAP25, VAMP1, VAMP2, VAMP7, and syntaxin1; no obvious differences among the riluzole+BTX-A, acupuncture+BTX-A and model groups were found. These data suggest that soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment receptor proteins are involved in the remission of depression in rats treated with acupuncture.

Identification of a novel promoter region responsible for the embryo-specific expression of SERK1 in pineapple

Xie Tao,Zhang Wei,Chen Chengjie,Wang Xiaoshuang,Zhang Jing,Luan Aiping,He Yehua 한국원예학회 2023 Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology Vol.64 No.6

Somatic embryogenesis (SE) is a key regeneration process in plant. AcSERK1 is a gene specifi cally expressed in the early stage of SE in pineapple ( Ananas comosus ), suggesting that the promoter of SERK1 might contain specifi c cis acting element regulating SE. To identify embryonic cell-specifi c element in the SERK1 promoter, a series of binary plant transformation vectors with GUS (β-glucuronidase) reporter gene were systematically analyzed by transient gene expression system in wild-type and transgenic pineapple embryogenic callus. Histochemical and quantitative GUS assays demonstrated that the activity of the AcSERK1 upstream regulatory sequence lacking − 921 to -911 or -910 to -880 was signifi cantly reduced in the embryonic callus of the pineapple, and these two regions were needed for the embryonic cell-specifi c. Besides, a promoter lacking − 943 to -922 was shown to signifi cantly increase GUS activity in embryogenic callus, suggesting repressive elements exist in this region. Our data of stable transformation assays confi rmed again the 5’ upstream regulatory sequence (-921 to -880) of the AcSERK1 gene is an essential functional region. Our fi ndings lay the basis for better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of AcSERK1 gene in the regulation in early stage of SE.

Laminin functionalized biomimetic apatite to regulate the adhesion and proliferation behaviors of neural stem cells

Luo, Dandan,Ruan, Shichao,Liu, Aiping,Kong, Xiangdong,Lee, In-Seop,Chen, Cen Dove Medical Press 2018 International journal of nanomedicine Vol.13 No.-

<P><B>Background</B></P><P>Functionalizing biomaterial substrates with biological signals shows promise in regulating neural stem cell (NSC) behaviors through mimicking cellular microenvironment. However, diverse methods for immobilizing biological molecules yields promising results but with many problems. Biomimetic apatite is an excellent carrier due to its non-toxicity, good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and favorable affinity to plenty of molecules. Therefore, it may provide a promising alternative in regulating NSC behaviors.</P><P><B>Methods</B></P><P>Biomimetic apatite immobilized with the extracellular protein – laminin (LN) was prepared through coprecipitation process in modified Dulbecco’s phosphate-buffered saline (DPBS) containing LN. The amount of coprecipitated LN and their release kinetics were examined. The adhesion and proliferation behaviors of NSC on biomimetic apatite immobilized with LN were investigated.</P><P><B>Results</B></P><P>The coprecipitation approach provided well retention of LN within biomimetic apatite up to 28 days, and supported the adhesion and proliferation of NSCs without cytotoxicity. For long-term cultivation, NSCs formed neurosphere-like aggregates on non-functionalized biomimetic apatite. A monolayer of proliferated NSCs on biomimetic apatite with coprecipitated LN was observed and even more stable than the positive control of LN coated tissue-culture treated polystyrene (TCP).</P><P><B>Conclusion</B></P><P>The simple and reproducible method of coprecipitation suggests that biomimetic apatite is an ideal carrier to functionalize materials with biological molecules for neural-related applications.</P>

Novel Electroforming-Free Nanoscaffold Memristor with Very High Uniformity, Tunability, and Density

Lee, Shinbuhm,Sangle, Abhijeet,Lu, Ping,Chen, Aiping,Zhang, Wenrui,Lee, Jae Sung,Wang, Haiyan,Jia, Quanxi,MacManus-Driscoll, Judith L BlackWell Publishing Ltd 2014 Advanced Materials Vol.26 No.36