Comparative Study on Time Averaged Wave Drifting Force

Frank Lin,Nigel White,Mohammad Hajiarab,Jun-Bum Park 대한조선학회 2011 대한조선학회 학술대회자료집 Vol.2011 No.11

With the evolution of technology, newly built ships become larger in size, and the second order hydrodynamics starts playing its role. The added wave resistance for a large vessel and longitudinal and horizontal drifting force on a FPSO are well known examples. In this paper a direct pressure integration method is presented and applied to a few comparative studies. First the results of longitudinal drifting force in short regular incident waves are compared with the experiments. Another case is for a FPSO in which the mean wave drifting forces for a number of wave conditions obtained from WAVELOAD are compared with the same AQWA model. Finally vertical and lateral wave drifting forces for a two-ship interaction model is analyzed and compared with the experimental data. The advantage and disadvantage of the direct pressure integration method is addressed and some key factors in computation of drifting force with the presented method are discussed.

Association between PM2.5 exposure and risk of Parkinson’s disease in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Taiwan: a nested case-control study

Ci-Wen Luo(Ci-Wen Luo),Yu-Hsiang Kuan(Yu-Hsiang Kuan),Wen-Ying Chen(Wen-Ying Chen),Chun-Jung Chen(Chun-Jung Chen),Frank Cheau-Feng Lin(Frank Cheau-Feng Lin ),Stella Chin-Shaw Tsai(Stella Chin-Shaw Tsa 한국역학회 2023 Epidemiology and Health Vol.45 No.-

OBJECTIVES: This cohort study investigated the correlation between Parkinson’s disease (PD) risk and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk under particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5 μm (PM2.5) exposure. METHODS: Data from the National Health Research Institutes of Taiwan were used in this study. The Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan established an air quality monitoring network for monitoring Taiwan’s general air quality. COPD was indicated by at least 3 outpatient records and 1 hospitalization for COPD. After the implementation of age, sex, and endpoint matching at a 1:4 ratio, 137 patients and 548 patients were included in the case group and control group, respectively. Based on the 2005 World Health Organization (WHO) standards, monthly air particle concentration data were classified into the following 4 groups in analyses of exposure–response relationships: normal level, and 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 times the WHO level ([concentration ≥2]×25 μg/m3×number of exposure months). RESULTS: A multivariate logistic regression revealed that the 1.0 and 1.5 WHO level groups did not significantly differ from the normal level group, but the 2.0 WHO level did (odds ratio, 4.091; 95% confidence interval, 1.180 to 14.188; p=0.038). CONCLUSIONS: Elevated PM2.5 concentrations were significantly correlated with an increased risk of PD among patients with COPD. Furthermore, exposure to high PM2.5 levels can further increase the risk of PD.

Biomechanical Study of Cervical Endplate Removal on Subsidence and Migration in Multilevel Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Lin Maohua,Paul Rudy,Shapiro Stephen Z.,Doulgeris James,O’Connor Timothy E.,Tsai Chi-Tay,Vrionis Frank D. 대한척추외과학회 2022 Asian Spine Journal Vol.16 No.5

Study Design: This study compares four cervical endplate removal procedures, validated by finite element models.Purpose: To characterize the effect of biomechanical strength and increased contact area on the maximum von Mises stress, migration, and subsidence between the cancellous bone, endplate, and implanted cage.Overview of Literature: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been widely used for treating patients with degenerative spondylosis. However, no direct correlations have been drawn that incorporate the impact of the contact area between the cage and the vertebra/endplate.Methods: Model 1 (M1) was an intact C2C6 model with a 0.5 mm endplate. In model 2 (M2), a cage was implanted after removal of the C4–C5 and C5–C6 discs with preservation of the osseous endplate. In model 3 (M3), 1 mm of the osseous endplate was removed at the upper endplate. Model 4 (M4) resembles M3, except that 3 mm of the osseous endplate was removed.Results: The range of motion (ROM) at C2C6 in the M2–M4 models was reduced by at least 9º compared to the M1 model. The von Mises stress results in the C2C3 and C3C4 interbody discs were significantly smaller in the M1 model and slightly increased in the M2–M3 and M3–M4 models. Migration and subsidence decreased from the M2–M3 model, whereas further endplate removal increased the migration and subsidence as shown in the transition from M3 to M4.Conclusions: The M3 model had the least subsidence and migration. The ROM was higher in the M3 model than the M2 and M4 models. Endplate preparation created small stress differences in the healthy intervertebral discs above the ACDF site. A 1 mm embedding depth created the best balance of mechanical strength and contact area, resulting in the most favorable stability of the construct.

A Review of Finite Element Modeling for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Lin Maohua,Paul Rudy,Dhar Utpal Kanti,Doulgeris James,O’Connor Timothy E.,Tsai Chi-Tay,Vrionis Frank D. 대한척추외과학회 2023 Asian Spine Journal Vol.17 No.5

The cervical spine poses many complex challenges that require complex solutions. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been one such technique often employed to address such issues. In order to address the problems with ACDF and assess the modifications that have been made to the technique over time, finite element analyses (FEA) have proven to be an effective tool. The variations of cervical spine FEA models that have been produced over the past couple of decades, particularly more recent representations of more complex geometries, have not yet been identified and characterized in any literature. Our objective was to present material property models and cervical spine models for various simulation purposes. The outlining and refinement of the FEA process will yield more reliable outcomes and provide a stable basis for the modeling protocols of the cervical spine.

Optically functional surface composed of patterned graded-refractive-index coatings to enhance light-extraction of GaInN light-emitting diodes

Noemaun, Ahmed N.,Mont, Frank W.,Lin, Guan-Bo,Cho, Jaehee,Fred Schubert, E.,Bum Kim, Gi,Sone, Cheolsoo,Kyu Kim, Jong American Institute of Physics 2011 JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS - Vol.110 No.5

Intradiscal injection of simvastatin retards progression of intervertebral disc degeneration induced by stab injury

Zhang, Huina,Wang, Lin,Park, Jun Beom,Park, Paul,Yang, Victor C,Hollister, Scott J,La Marca, Frank,Lin, Chia-Ying BioMed Central 2009 Arthritis research & therapy Vol.11 No.6

<P><B>Introduction</B></P><P>Earlier work indicates that the cholesterol-lowering drug, simvastatin, is anabolic to chondrogenic expression of rat intervertebral disc (IVD) cells, which suggests a potential role for simvastatin in IVD regeneration. In this study, we expand on our earlier work to test the effectiveness of simvastatin on disc degeneration utilizing a rat tail disc degeneration model.</P><P><B>Methods</B></P><P>30 rats that underwent 21 G needle-puncture at rat tail discs were injected with simvastatin-loaded poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(lactic acid-co-glycolic acid)-poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG-PLGA-PEG) gel (5 mg/ml) or vehicle control at 4 weeks after needle injury. All animals were sacrificed 2 weeks after simvastatin injection. Bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2), aggrecan, collagen type II, and collagen type I messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression in the rat nucleus pulposus (NP) were measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). <I>In vivo </I>magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed to monitor changes in disc degeneration. Rat discs were also assessed by histology using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and safranin O staining. In addition, the NP weight, glycosaminoglycan (sGAG) and DNA content were also measured.</P><P><B>Results</B></P><P>A single dose of simvastatin loaded in thermo-sensitive PEG-PLGA-PEG gel injected into the NP had the trend to increase aggrecan expression and sGAG content, and significantly increased mRNA levels of BMP-2, collagen type II, and the differentiation index (the ratio of collagen type II to collagen type I). The decreased NP weight, T2 intensity, as well as MRI index in the rat tail discs induced by needle puncture were significantly reversed after 2 weeks of simvastatin treatment. In addition, simvastatin treatment also improved histological changes induced by needle puncture.</P><P><B>Conclusions</B></P><P>A single injection of simvastatin loaded in PEG-PLGA-PEG gel into rat tail discs had the potential to retard or regenerate the degenerative disc.</P>

Taiwanese Parents’ Experience of Making a “Do Not Resuscitate” Decision for Their Child in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Shu-Mei Liu,Hung-Ru Lin,Frank L. Lu,Tzu-Ying Lee 한국간호과학회 2014 Asian Nursing Research Vol.8 No.1

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to explore the parental experience of making a “do not resuscitate” (DNR) decision for their child who is or was cared for in a pediatric intensive care unit in Taiwan. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted following parental signing of a standard hospital DNR form on behalf of their critically ill child. Sixteen Taiwanese parents of 11 children aged 1 month to 18 years were interviewed. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, analyzed and sorted into themes by the sole interviewer plus other researchers. Results: Three major themes were identified: (a) “convincing points to sign”, (b) “feelings immediately after signing”, and (c) “postsigning relief or regret”. Feelings following signing the DNR form were mixed and included “frustration”, “guilt”, and “conflicting hope”. Parents adjusted their attitudes to thoughts such as “I have done my best,” and “the child’s life is beyond my control.” Some parents whose child had died before the time of the interview expressed among other things “regret not having enough time to be with and talk to my child”. Conclusion: Open family visiting hours plus staff sensitivity and communication skills training are needed. To help parents with this difficult signing process, nurses and other professionals in the pediatric intensive care unit need education on initiating the conversation, guiding the parents in expressing their fears, and providing continuing support to parents and children throughout the child’s end of life process.

Perylene Bisimide Radicals and Biradicals: Synthesis and Molecular Properties

Schmidt, David,Son, Minjung,Lim, Jong Min,Lin, Mei‐,Jin,Krummenacher, Ivo,Braunschweig, Holger,Kim, Dongho,Wü,rthner, Frank WILEY‐VCH Verlag 2015 Angewandte Chemie. international edition Vol.54 No.47

<P><B>Abstract</B></P><P>Unprecedented neutral perylene‐3,4:9,10‐tetracarboxylic acid bisimide (PBI) radicals and biradicals were synthesized by facile chemical oxidation of 4‐hydroxyaryl‐substituted PBIs. Subsequent characterization by optical and magnetic spectroscopic techniques, as well as quantum chemical calculations, revealed an open‐shell singlet biradical ground state for the PBI biradical <B>OS</B>‐<B>2<SUP>..</SUP></B> (〈s<SUP>2</SUP>〉=1.2191) with a relatively small singlet–triplet energy gap of 0.041 eV and a large singlet biradical character of <I>y</I>=0.72.</P>

The Role of Inflammatory Mediators in the Pathogenesis of Otitis Media and Sequelae

Steven K. Juhn,정민교,Mark D. Hoffman,Brian R. Drew,Diego A. Preciado,Nicholas J. Sausen,Timothy T.K. Jung,Bo Hyung Kim,박상유,Jizhen Lin,Frank G. Ondrey,David R. Mains,Tina Huang 대한이비인후과학회 2008 Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology Vol.1 No.3

This review deals with the characteristics of various inflammatory mediators identified in the middle ear during otitis media and in cholesteatoma. The role of each inflammatory mediator in the pathogenesis of otitis media and cholesteatoma has been discussed. Further, the relation of each inflammatory mediator to the pathophysiology of the middle and inner ear along with its mechanisms of pathological change has been described. The mechanisms of hearing loss including sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) as a sequela of otitis media are also discussed. The passage of inflammatory mediators through the round window membrane into the scala tympani is indicated. In an experimental animal model, an application of cytokines and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a bacterial toxin, on the round window membrane induced sensorineural hearing loss as identified through auditory brainstem response threshold shifts. An increase in permeability of the blood-labyrinth barrier (BLB) was observed following application of these inflammatory mediators and LPS. The leakage of the blood components into the lateral wall of the cochlea through an increase in BLB permeability appears to be related to the sensorineural hearing loss by hindering K+ recycling through the lateral wall disrupting the ion homeostasis of the endolymph. Further studies on the roles of various inflammatory mediators and bacterial toxins in inducing the sensorineumral hearing loss in otitis media should be pursued.

Capturing Wetting States in Nanopatterned Silicon

Xu, XiuMei,Vereecke, Guy,Chen, Chang,Pourtois, Geoffrey,Armini, Silvia,Verellen, Niels,Tsai, Wei-Kang,Kim, Dong-Wook,Lee, Eunsongyi,Lin, Chang-You,Van Dorpe, Pol,Struyf, Herbert,Holsteyns, Frank,Moshc American Chemical Society 2014 ACS NANO Vol.8 No.1

<P>Spectacular progress in developing advanced Si circuits with reduced size, along the track of Moore’s law, has been relying on necessary developments in wet cleaning of nanopatterned Si wafers to provide contaminant free surfaces. The most efficient cleaning is achieved when complete wetting can be realized. In this work, ordered arrays of silicon nanopillars on a hitherto unexplored small scale have been used to study the wetting behavior on nanomodulated surfaces in a substantial range of surface treatments and geometrical parameters. With the use of optical reflectance measurements, the nanoscale water imbibition depths have been measured and the transition to the superhydrophobic Cassie–Baxter state has been accurately determined. For pillars of high aspect ratio (about 15), the transition occurs even when the surface is grafted with a hydrophilic functional group. We have found a striking consistent deviation between the contact angle measurements and the straightforward application of the classical wetting models. Molecular dynamics simulations show that these deviations can be attributed to the long overlooked atomic-scale surface perturbations that are introduced during the nanofabrication process. When the transition condition is approached, transient states of partial imbibition that characterize intermediate states between the Wenzel and Cassie–Baxter states are revealed in our experiments.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/ancac3/2014/ancac3.2014.8.issue-1/nn405621w/production/images/medium/nn-2013-05621w_0009.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/nn405621w'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>