ON CONVERGENCE OF THE MODIFIED GAUSS-SEIDEL ITERATIVE METHOD FOR H-MATRIX LINEAR SYSTEM

Miao, Shu-Xin,Zheng, Bing Korean Mathematical Society 2013 대한수학회논문집 Vol.28 No.3

In 2009, Zheng and Miao [B. Zheng and S.-X. Miao, Two new modified Gauss-Seidel methods for linear system with M-matrices, J. Comput. Appl. Math. 233 (2009), 922-930] considered the modified Gauss-Seidel method for solving M-matrix linear system with the preconditioner $P_{max}$. In this paper, we consider the modified Gauss-Seidel method for solving the linear system with the generalized preconditioner $P_{max}({\alpha})$, and study its convergent properties when the coefficient matrix is an H-matrix. Numerical experiments are performed with different examples, and the numerical results verify our theoretical analysis.

High-Level Expression of an Aspergillus niger Endo-β-1,4-Glucanase in Pichia Pastoris Through Gene Codon Optimization and Synthesis

( Shu Miao Zhao ),( Jun Huang ),( Chang Yi Zhang ),( Ling Deng ),( Nan Hu ),( Yun Xiang Liang ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2010 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.20 No.3

SAOR METHOD FOR FUZZY LINEAR SYSTEM

Miao, Shu-Xin,Zheng, Bing Korean Society of Computational and Applied Mathem 2008 Journal of applied mathematics & informatics Vol.26 No.5

In this paper, the symmetric accelerated overrelaxation (SAOR) method for solving $n{\times}n$ fuzzy linear system is discussed, then the convergence theorems in the special cases where matrix S in augmented system SX = Y is H-matrices or consistently ordered matrices and or symmetric positive definite matrices are also given out. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the theory.

SAOR Method for Fuzzy Linear System

Shu-Xin Miao,Bing Zheng 한국전산응용수학회 2008 Journal of applied mathematics & informatics Vol.26 No.5

In this paper, the symmetric accelerated overrelaxation (SAOR) method for solving n x n fuzzy linear system is discussed, then the convergence theorems in the special cases where matrix S in augmented system SX=Y is H-matrices or consistently ordered matrices and or symmetric positive definite matrices are also given out. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the theory.

A Pediatric Oncology Diverse Learning Course on Caring for nursing students’ reflection

Miao Hsing Chen,Shu-Chuan Chang,Yu-Ping Huang,Yueh Chih Chen 한국간호과학회 2021 한국간호과학회 학술대회 Vol.2021 No.10

Aim(s): This study aimed to determine if a pediatric oncology diverse learning course could enhance nursing students’ theoretical knowledge and understanding of clinical care for children with leukemia and their families. Method(s): This was a qualitative retrospective study. Data were collected in July 2016. Participants were college nursing students (N = 33) enrolled in a diverse learning course in pediatric oncology, which was taught between November 2014 and January 2015 at a science and technology university in Taiwan. The three-part course included reading picture books, participating in role-playing, and watching a cancer-related family movie. Focus group discussions occurred during each part. Students maintained written reflections during the course, which were submitted to an e-learning website. Reflections were analyzed using content analysis. Result(s): Students’ reflections resulted in five main themes: (1) Pediatric oncology nursing knowledge and skills learned; (2) Understanding children with leukemia and their families suffering; (3) Empathy parents’ and children’s reactions to the effects of leukemia; (4) Nursing skills necessary for caring for children with leukemia; and (5) Expect future role as a pediatric oncology nurse. Conclusion(s): The pediatric oncology simulation course employed multiple teaching strategies. The improvements in student cognition, empathy, and understanding of care requirements of children with leukemia and emotional needs of families as pediatric oncology nurses suggest the teaching objectives of enhancing student learning were achieved. The knowledge and skills acquired could assist students in developing professional competencies and values in nursing.

Mixed organic acids improve nutrients digestibility, volatile fatty acids composition and intestinal microbiota in growing-finishing pigs fed high-fiber diet

Miao Li,Shenfei Long,Qianqian Wang,Lianhua Zhang,Jiangxu Hu,Jie Yang,Zhibin Cheng,Xiang Shu Piao 아세아·태평양축산학회 2019 Animal Bioscience Vol.32 No.6

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate effects of mixed organic acids (MOA) on nutrient digestibility, volatile fatty acids composition and intestinal microbiota in growing-finishing pigs fed high wheat bran diet. Methods: Six crossbred barrows (Duroc×Landrace×Yorkshire), with an average body weight 78.8±4.21 kg, fitted with T-cannulas at the distal ileum, were allotted to a double 3×3 Latin square design with 3 periods and 3 diets. Each period consisted of a 5-d adjustment period followed by a 2-d total collection of feces and then a 2-d collection of ileal digesta. The dietary treatments included a corn-soybean-wheat bran basal diet (CTR), mixed organic acid 1 diet (MOA1; CTR+3,000 mg/kg OA1), mixed organic acid 2 diet (MOA2; CTR+2,000 mg/kg OA2). Results: Pigs fed MOA (MOA1 or MOA2) showed improved (p<0.05) apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of gross energy, dry matter and organic matter, and pigs fed MOA2 had increased (p<0.05) ATTD of neutral detergent fiber compared to CTR. Dietary MOA supplementation decreased (p<0.05) pH value, and improved (p<0.01) concentrations of lactic acid and total volatile fatty acids (TVFA) in ileum compared to CTR. Pigs fed MOA showed higher (p<0.05) concentration of acetic acid, and lower (p<0.05) content of formic acid in feces compared to CTR. Pigs fed MOA1 had increased (p<0.05) concentration of TVFA and butyric acid in feces. Pigs fed MOA1 showed higher concentration of Lactobacillus and lower concentration of Escherichia in feces compared to CTR. Conclusion: Dietary supplementation of MOA 1 or 2 could improve nutrients digestibility, TVFA concentration and intestinal flora in growing-finishing pigs fed high fiber diet.

Synthesis and electrochemical performance of Li1þxV3O8 as cathode material prepared by citric acid and tartaric acid assisted solegel processes

Miao Shui,Weidong Zheng,Jie Shu,Qingchun Wang,Shan Gao,Dan Xu,Liangliang Cheng,Lin Feng,Yuanlong Ren 한국물리학회 2013 Current Applied Physics Vol.13 No.3

Lithium-ion battery cathode material Li1þxV3O8 is synthesized by a citric acid/tartaric acid assisted sol egel method and sintered at 350 C, 450 C and 550 C for 3 h for the formation of Li1þxV3O8 phase. The synthesized samples were fully characterized by FTIR, TG/DTA, XRD, SEM, EIS and chargeedischarge tests. Li1þxV3O8 material synthesized by tartaric acid assisted route and sintered at 450 C for 3 h shows best electro-chemical performance. It shows a high initial capacity of 249 mAh g1 and still reserves a discharge capacity of 260 mAh g1 after 50 cycles. Moreover, in the case of tartaric assisted products, no capacity decadence is observed in 50 cycles. XRD together with TG/DTA measurements reveal that compared with citric acid assisted products, the adoption of tartaric acid as chelating agent effectively lowers the crystallization temperature of amorphous Li1þxV3O8. Therefore, precursors obtained by tartaric acid route calcinated at 450 C for 3 h exhibit lower crystallinity and smaller grain size, which contributes to the better electrochemical performance of the cathode electrodes. From EIS measurements, the bulk resistance is reduced, which favors the intercalation and de-intercalation of lithium ions while cycling.

What Are the Differences in Psychological Outcomes Between People Who Posted COVID-19-Related Content on Social Media and Those Who Did Not?

Shu Zhang,Yanwen Zhang,Dini Xue,Huan Zhang,Miao Chao,Tour Liu 대한신경정신의학회 2023 PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION Vol.20 No.1

Objective During the lockdown of cities and home quarantine, media became the only way for people to conveniently get coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)-related information. And media engagement was closely related to psychological outcomes. But fewer researchers took COVID-19-related posting behaviors into consideration. Therefore, the present study aimed at examining the differences in psychological outcomes between people who posted COVID-19-related content on social media and those who did not. Methods The present study included 917 participants (304 males, 613 females) who had answered the questionnaires of media engagement, positive affect, negative affect, depression, anxiety, stress, satisfaction with life, death anxiety, and meaning in life. Results Results of t-tests showed that the Post group had lower levels of negative affect, anxiety, stress, and death anxiety than the Not Post (Npost) group. Network comparison tests indicated that the Npost group’s network and the Post group’s network differed in global strength, two edge-weights, and node centrality indices. Conclusion The results indicated that more attention should be paid to people who did not post any COVID-19-related content, especially when they have higher levels of stress and depression to prevent comorbidities. And for people who posted content, more attention should be paid when they have a higher level of negative affect.

Hsp70 and HSF-1 expression is altered in the tissues of pigs transported for various periods of times

Miao Zhang,Zhenhua Yue,Zhijun Liu,Ali Islam,Buriro Rehana,Shu Tang,Jörg Hartung,Endong Bao 대한수의학회 2012 JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE Vol.13 No.3

The aim of this study was to assess changes of Hsp70 and HSF-1 protein and mRNA expression in stress-sensitive organs of pigs during transportation for various periods of time. Twenty pigs were randomly divided into four groups (0 h, 1 h, 2 h, and 4 h of transportation). A significant increased activity of AST and CK was observed after 1 h and 2 h of transportation. Histopathological changes in the heart, liver, and stomach indicated that these organs sustained different degrees of injury. Hsp70 protein expression in the heart and liver of transported pigs did not change significantly while it increased significantly (p < 0.05) in the stomach. Hsp70 mRNA levels decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in the heart after 4 h of transportation. However, mRNA expression increased significantly in the liver after 1 (p < 0.05) and 4 h (p < 0.01) of transportation, and increased significantly in the stomach of the transported pigs after 1, 4 (p < 0.01), and 2 h (p < 0.05). HSF-1 levels were reduced at 1 and 4 h (p < 0.05) only in the hearts of transported pigs. These results indicate that Hsp70 mediates distinct stress-related functions in different tissues during transportation.

Protein profiling predicts the response to anthracycline and taxanes based neo-adjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer

Shu Wang,Houpu Yang,Jiajia Guo,Miao Liu,Fuzhong Tong,Yingming Cao,Bo Zhou,Peng Liu,Lin Cheng,Fei Xie,Deqi Yang,Jiaqing Zhang 한국바이오칩학회 2011 BioChip Journal Vol.5 No.1

Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer substantially benefits patients who achieve pathological response. However, clinical or pathological response information can only be obtained a period of time after chemotherapy. The identification of novel bio-markers or the application of new technique that can be used to predict treatment response before che-motherapy would allow therapy to be tailored on an individual patient basis. The purpose of this study is to identify the chemo-sensitivity and chemo-resistance related proteins using antibody microarray profiling, and to develop a multi-protein predictive model for breast cancer. Total protein was extracted from core needle biopsy samples obtained from 15 patients before treatment with neo-adjuvant TA(combination of taxanes and anthracycline) chemotherapy. Protein profiling was analyzed by antibody microarray. 10 pati-ents were used as training set to develop the predictive model using the software PAM(prediction analysis of microarray). Another 5 patients were used as a validation set to test the model. In cross-validation, the mole-cular predictive model showed an accuracy of 90%, in independent validation, the model classified the cases with an accuracy of 80%. In conclusion, the proteomic predictive model has the potential to predict pathological response to neo-adjuvant TA chemotherapy.