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4. Layered-specific hole concentrations in Bi2Sr2(Y1-xCax)Cu2O8+d as probed by XANES spectroscopy and coulometric redox analysis

Author

Karppinen, M., Kotiranta, M., Nakane, T., Yamauchi, H., Chang, S. C., Liu, R. S., and Chen, J. M.

Subjects
Condensed Matter - Superconductivity, Condensed Matter - Strongly Correlated Electrons
Abstract

Induction of holes not only in the superconductive CuO2 plane but also in the Bi2O2+d charge reservoir of the Bi2Sr2(Y1-xCax)Cu2O8+d superconductor upon CaII-for-YIII substitution is evidenced by means of two independent techniques, i.e., high-resolution x-ray-absorption near-edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy measurements and coulometric redox titrations. The absolute values derived for the CuO2-plane hole concentration from the Cu L2,3-edge XANES spectra are in good agreement with those obtained from the coulometric redox analysis. The CuO2-plane hole concentration is found to increase from 0.03 to 0.14 concomitantly with the increase in the BiO1+d/2-layer hole concentration from 0.00 to 0.13 as the Ca-substitution level, x, increases from 0 to 1. The threshold CuO2-plane hole concentration for the appearance of superconductivity is determined at 0.06, while the highest Tc is obtained at the hole concentration of 0.12. In the O K-edge XANES spectrum, the increases in the CuO2-plane and BiO1+d/2-layer hole concentrations with increasing x are seen as enhancement in the relative intensities of the pre-edge peaks at ~528.3 and \~530.5 eV, respectively., Comment: 12 pages, 6 figures, to appear in Phys. Rev. B

Published
2003
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5. T=0 Partition Functions for Potts Antiferromagnets on Lattice Strips with Fully Periodic Boundary Conditions

Author

Chang, S. -C. and Shrock, R.

Subjects
Condensed Matter - Statistical Mechanics
Abstract

We present exact calculations of the zero-temperature partition function for the $q$-state Potts antiferromagnet (equivalently, the chromatic polynomial) for families of arbitrarily long strip graphs of the square and triangular lattices with width $L_y=4$ and boundary conditions that are doubly periodic or doubly periodic with reversed orientation (i.e. of torus or Klein bottle type). These boundary conditions have the advantage of removing edge effects. In the limit of infinite length, we calculate the exponent of the entropy, $W(q)$ and determine the continuous locus ${\cal B}$ where it is singular. We also give results for toroidal strips involving ``crossing subgraphs''; these make possible a unified treatment of torus and Klein bottle boundary conditions and enable us to prove that for a given strip, the locus ${\cal B}$ is the same for these boundary conditions., Comment: 43 pages, latex, 4 postscript figures

Published
2000
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6. Examples of cooler reflective streets for urban heat-island mitigation : Portland cement concrete and chip seals

Author

Pomerantz, M., Akbari, H., Chang, S.-C., Levinson, R., and Pon, B.

Subjects
Energy planning, policy and economy, Environmental sciences, Materials science, cool pavement materials chip seals Portland cement albedo urban heat island
Abstract

Part of the urban heat island effect can be attributed to dark pavements that are commonly used on streets and parking lots. In this paper we consider two light colored, hence cooler, alternative paving materials that are in actual use in cities today. These are Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements and chip seals. We report measurements of the albedos of some PCC and chip sealed pavements in the San Francisco Bay Area. The albedos of the PCC pavements ranged from about 0.18 to 0.35. The temperatures of some PCC pavements are also measured and calculated. We then consider how the albedos of the constituent materials of the PCC (stone, sand and cement) contribute to the albedos of the resulting finished concrete. The albedos of a set of chip sealed pavements in San Jose, CA, were measured and correlated with the times of their placement. It is found that the albedos decrease with age (and use) but remain higher than that of standard asphalt concrete (AC) for about five years. After that, the albedos of the chip seals are about 0.12, similar to aged AC. The fact that many PCC pavements have albedos at least twice as high as aged AC suggests that it is possible to have pavement albedos that remain high for many years.

Published
2003

13. 406P Real-world evidence of efficacy and safety in first-line cetuximab treatment of RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer: A multicenter retrospective study in Taiwan

Author

Chen, C-C., primary, Chang, S-C., additional, Chang, Y-Y., additional, Lin, B-W., additional, Chen, H-H., additional, Hsieh, Y-Y., additional, Hsu, H-C., additional, Hsieh, M-C., additional, Kuan, F-C., additional, Wu, C.C., additional, Lu, W-C., additional, Su, Y-L., additional, Liang, Y-H., additional, Chen, C., additional, Huang, S-Y., additional, and Wang, C.Y., additional

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2022
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16. Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, Version 8

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Coleman, E., Radix, A. E., Bouman, W. P., Brown, G. R., de Vries, A. L. C., Deutsch, M. B., Ettner, R., Fraser, L., Goodman, M., Green, J., Hancock, A. B., Dhejne, C., Edmiston, E. K., Edwards Leeper, L., Ehrbar, R., Hall, B. P., Ehrensaft, D., Eisfeld, J., Feldman, J. L., Fisher, A. D., Garcia, M. M., Johnson, K., Klink, D. T., Gijs, L., Green, S. E., Hardy, T. L. D., Irwig, M. S., Jacobs, L. A., Mazur, T., Mclachlan, C., Janssen, A. C., Kreukels, B. P. C., Kuper, L. E., Kvach, E. J., Obedin Maliver, J., Malouf, M. A., Massey, R., Morrison, S. D., Mosser, S. W., Neira, P. M., Reed, T., Rider, G. N., Nygren, U., Oates, J. M., Pagkalos, G., Patton, J., Phanuphak, N., Sabir, K., Safer, J. D., Rachlin, K., Ristori, J., Robbins Cherry, S., Roberts, S. A., Steensma, T. D., Rodrigue Wallberg, K. A., Rosenthal, S. M., Scheim, A. I., Seal, L. J., Sehoole, T. J., Vala, L. N., Van Mello, N. M., Spencer, K., St. Amand, C., Strang, J. F., Taylor, G. B., Tilleman, K., Arcelus, J., Johnson, T. W., T’Sjoen, G. G., Veale, J. F., Vencill, J. a., Vincent, B., Motmans, J., Wesp, L. M., West, M. A., Karasic, D. H., Knudson, G. A., Leibowitz, S. F., Tangpricha, V., Tishelman, A. c., Meyer Bahlburg, H. F. L., Monstrey, S. J., Nahata, L., Nieder, T. O., Reisner, S. L., Allen, L. R., Richards, C., Schechter, L. S., Van Trotsenburg, M. A. A., Winter, S., Ducheny, K., Berg, D. R., Adams, N. J., Adrián, T. M., Azul, D., Bagga, H., Başar, K., Byrne, J., Capitán, L., Bathory, D. S., Belinky, J. J., Berli, J. U., Bluebond Langner, R. O., Bouman, M.B., Dalke, K. B., Bowers, M. L., Brassard, P. J., Cargill, C. J., Carswell, J. M., Chang, S. C., D’Marco, A., Chelvakumar, G., Corneil, T., De Cuypere, G., de Vries, E., Den Heijer, M., Elaut, E., Erickson Schroth, L., Devor, A. H., APH - Mental Health, APH - Quality of Care, VU University medical center, Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, APH - Methodology, Other Research, Internal medicine, APH - Aging & Later Life, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Medical psychology, APH - Personalized Medicine, Amsterdam Reproduction & Development (AR&D), and Obstetrics and gynaecology

Subjects
CENTRAL PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY, Health (social science), SOC8, assessment, Psychology, Clinical, Medicine (miscellaneous), Social Sciences, population, institutional settings, surgery, Endocrinologia, Transgèneres, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, terminology, Medicine and Health Sciences, Social Sciences - Other Topics, Psychology, adolescents, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health, education, intersex, AFFIRMING HORMONE-THERAPY, communication, Health Policy, WORLD PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary, transgender, OVARIAN TISSUE CRYOPRESERVATION, eunuch, PENILE INVERSION VAGINOPLASTY, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, mental health, nonbinary, sexual health, FACIAL FEMINIZATION SURGERY, Gender Studies, Transgender people, endocrinology, primary care, SEX REASSIGNMENT SURGERY, children, reproductive health, Science & Technology, voice, postoperative care, Biomedical Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Biomedical, health care professional, gender diverse, CONGENITAL ADRENAL-HYPERPLASIA, Standards of Care, TO-FEMALE TRANSSEXUALS
Abstract

Background: Transgender healthcare is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field. In the last decade, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number and visibility of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people seeking support and gender-affirming medical treatment in parallel with a significant rise in the scientific literature in this area. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) is an international, multidisciplinary, professional association whose mission is to promote evidence-based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health. One of the main functions of WPATH is to promote the highest standards of health care for TGD people through the Standards of Care (SOC). The SOC was initially developed in 1979 and the last version (SOC-7) was published in 2012. In view of the increasing scientific evidence, WPATH commissioned a new version of the Standards of Care, the SOC-8. Aim: The overall goal of SOC-8 is to provide health care professionals (HCPs) with clinical guidance to assist TGD people in accessing safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves with the aim of optimizing their overall physical health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment. Methods: The SOC-8 is based on the best available science and expert professional consensus in transgender health. International professionals and stakeholders were selected to serve on the SOC-8 committee. Recommendation statements were developed based on data derived from independent systematic literature reviews, where available, background reviews and expert opinions. Grading of recommendations was based on the available evidence supporting interventions, a discussion of risks and harms, as well as the feasibility and acceptability within different contexts and country settings. Results: A total of 18 chapters were developed as part of the SOC-8. They contain recommendations for health care professionals who provide care and treatment for TGD people. Each of the recommendations is followed by explanatory text with relevant references. General areas related to transgender health are covered in the chapters Terminology, Global Applicability, Population Estimates, and Education. The chapters developed for the diverse population of TGD people include Assessment of Adults, Adolescents, Children, Nonbinary, Eunuchs, and Intersex Individuals, and people living in Institutional Environments. Finally, the chapters related to gender-affirming treatment are Hormone Therapy, Surgery and Postoperative Care, Voice and Communication, Primary Care, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health, and Mental Health. Conclusions: The SOC-8 guidelines are intended to be flexible to meet the diverse health care needs of TGD people globally. While adaptable, they offer standards for promoting optimal health care and guidance for the treatment of people experiencing gender incongruence. As in all previous versions of the SOC, the criteria set forth in this document for gender-affirming medical interventions are clinical guidelines; individual health care professionals and programs may modify these in consultation with the TGD person. ispartof: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSGENDER HEALTH vol:23 issue:Suppl 1 pages:S1-S258 ispartof: location:United States status: published

Published
2022

21. Quality of Life of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Who Live with Families in Taiwan

Author

Chou, Y. C., Schalock, R. L., Tzou, P. Y., Lin, L. C., Chang, A. L., Lee, W. P., and Chang, S. C.

Abstract

Background: Little research has been conducted about the quality of life (QOL) of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Taiwan, particularly their subjective QOL. This study examined the personal perceptions of these individuals as measured on internationally recognized core QOL domains and indicators. Methods: A census interview survey was conducted in Hsin-Chu City in Taiwan; 233 adults aged over 16 years with mild ID and living with their families participated in the study. Data were collected using the Cross-Cultural QOL Indicators (CCQOLI) together with socio-demographic data that included "activities of daily living" and "instrumental activities of daily living" (IADL). The CCQOLI were based on the three most commonly reported indicators of each of the eight QOL domains: emotional well-being, interpersonal relations, material well-being, personal development, physical well-being, self-determination, social inclusion and rights. Each indicator has two sets of questions related to the indicator's "importance" and "use". These are answered by the respondent using a 4-point Likert scale. Results: The importance and use of the QOL indicators were evaluated positively by the respondents. The adults' individual characteristics, namely IADL and educational level, were significant predictors for the "importance" while the adults' perceptions of "use" for overall QOL were significantly affected by his/her socio-economic data, that is, residence location and father's educational level.

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2007
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26. Medical Humanities Education and Its Influence on Students' Outcomes in Taiwan: A Systematic Review

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Hoang, BL, Monrouxe, LV, Chen, K-S, Chang, S-C, Chiavaroli, N, Mauludina, YS, Huang, C-D, Hoang, BL, Monrouxe, LV, Chen, K-S, Chang, S-C, Chiavaroli, N, Mauludina, YS, and Huang, C-D

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Medical education has emphasized the importance of integrating medical humanities training into the curriculum to benefit medical and nursing students' future practice, featuring in the list of national funding priorities for healthcare education research in Taiwan for many years. However, the extent to which this drive has resulted in medical humanities training, what rationales underpin its inclusion, and its efficacy is largely unknown. This study aims to address these issues across medical humanities programs within the Taiwanese context. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review. Inclusion criteria included studies in English or Mandarin reporting outcomes of medical humanities courses in healthcare education settings in Taiwan between 2000 and 2019. We searched across five electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, ERIC, PsycInfo, Web of Science), following PRISMA guidelines. The Best Evidence Medical Education (BEME) Global Scale and Kirkpatrick Levels are used for identifying the strength of evidence. RESULTS: 17 articles were extracted from the 134 identified. Intrinsic and instrumental rationales for the inclusion of medical humanities education were common, compared with epistemological-based and critical-based approaches. Several positive impacts were identified in relation to participation including modification of attitudes, knowledge, and skills. However, the highest level (i.e., unequivocal) of evidence characterized by effects on students' behaviors or ongoing interaction with colleagues and patients is lacking. CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that although medical humanities education is widely implemented in Taiwan, no clear consensus has been reached regarding the rationale for inclusion or how it is localized from Western to Asian contexts. Future research still needs to explore the long-term impact of medical humanities education for medical and nursing students and its impact on patient care. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: https://www.crd

Published
2022

29. A non-splitting unstructured-triangular-mesh euler solver based on the method of space-time conservation element & solution element

Author

Wang, X. Y., Chang, S. C., Kao, K. H., Jorgenson, Ph., Chow, C. Y., Beig, R., editor, Ehlers, J., editor, Frisch, U., editor, Hepp, K., editor, Jaffe, R. L., editor, Kippenhahn, R., editor, Ojima, I., editor, Weidenmüller, H. A., editor, Wess, J., editor, Zittartz, J., editor, Beiglböck, W., editor, and Bruneau, Charles-Henri, editor

Published
1998
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30. Computational aeroacoustics via a new global conservation scheme

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Chang, S. C., Loh, C. Y., Yu, S. T., Araki, H., editor, Brézin, E., editor, Ehlers, J., editor, Frisch, U., editor, Hepp, K., editor, Jaffe, R. L., editor, Kippenhahn, R., editor, Weidenmüller, H. A., editor, Wess, J., editor, Zittartz, J., editor, Beiglböck, W., editor, Lehr, Sabine, editor, Kutler, Paul, editor, Flores, Jolen, editor, and Chattot, Jean-Jacques, editor

Published
1997
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33. FeRAM using Anti-ferroelectric Capacitors for High-speed and High-density Embedded Memory

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Chang, S. -C., primary, Haratipour, N., additional, Shivaraman, S., additional, Neumann, C., additional, Atanasov, S., additional, Peck, J., additional, Kabir, N., additional, Tung, I. -C., additional, Liu, H., additional, Krist, B., additional, Oni, A., additional, Sung, S., additional, Doyle, B., additional, Allen, G., additional, Engel, C., additional, Roy, A., additional, Hoff, T., additional, Li, H., additional, Hamzaoglu, F., additional, Bristol, R., additional, Radosavljevic, M., additional, Turkot, B., additional, Metz, M., additional, Young, I., additional, Kavalieros, J., additional, and Avci, U., additional

Published
2021
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38. Research in China

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Liu, Robert C., Tso, T. C., Chang, S. C., and Cheng, Tien-Hsi

Published
1963

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