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  1. Article: Application of resistance trainer for dynamic mechanical properties of conjugated polymer materials in daily physical strength tensile training.

    Hu, Wei

    Frontiers in chemistry

    2023  Volume 11, Page(s) 1282908

    Abstract: Resistance training is an important means to improve human function and health level, and tensile training, as an important form, has significant effects on enhancing muscle strength, improving body flexibility, and promoting body coordination. Tensile ... ...

    Abstract Resistance training is an important means to improve human function and health level, and tensile training, as an important form, has significant effects on enhancing muscle strength, improving body flexibility, and promoting body coordination. Tensile training can provide external resistance through the use of resistance trainers, allowing muscle groups to work under load. This load stimulation can gradually promote muscle adaptation and enhancement. This article took conjugated polymer materials as the research object. By analyzing and testing their dynamic mechanical properties, the mechanical response characteristics of polyacetylene materials were analyzed using strain rate functions. The mechanical properties and deformation behavior of polyacetylene materials under different conditions were evaluated. It was found that conjugated polymer materials had good strength, elasticity, and wear resistance, making them suitable for making resistance trainers. The experimental results indicated that this study used a conjugated polymer material resistance trainer to train the testing personnel for a period of 3 months. During this training period, the tester's endurance increased by 21%-29%, flexibility increased by 17%-25%, and explosive power increased by 24%-31%. The research results indicated that conjugated polymer materials had good plasticity and adjustability in the preparation of resistance training devices. Resistance devices of different shapes, sizes, and intensities can be prepared according to the needs and purposes of trainers, providing diverse and personalized choices for daily physical tensile training. The conjugated polymer material resistance trainer has significant effects and can effectively improve the physical fitness of testers. In addition, conjugated polymer materials exhibit excellent tensile performance and durability in resistance training, which can effectively meet the needs and requirements of trainers.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2711776-5
    ISSN 2296-2646
    ISSN 2296-2646
    DOI 10.3389/fchem.2023.1282908
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  2. Article ; Online: Chinese English language learners' vocabulary retention: Investigating the effectiveness of neuro/metacognitive and socio-cultural strategies.

    Hu, Wei / Luo, Yipeng

    BMC psychology

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 113

    Abstract: Background: The acquisition of a rich vocabulary is foundational to language proficiency. In the pedagogical pursuit of effective vocabulary teaching, educators explore diverse methodologies. Researchers investigated the impact of different ... ...

    Abstract Background: The acquisition of a rich vocabulary is foundational to language proficiency. In the pedagogical pursuit of effective vocabulary teaching, educators explore diverse methodologies. Researchers investigated the impact of different neurocognitive, metacognitive, and socio-cultural strategies on enhancing vocabulary learning, particularly among Chinese English Language Learners.
    Objectives: The study aims to determine the effectiveness of techniques derived from these theories compared to traditional teaching methods in enhancing vocabulary recall and recognition among English language learners.
    Methodology: A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design was employed for the experimental and control groups, comprising 90 Chinese EFL learners selected from educational institutions in 2022-2023. The experimental group (n = 45) received instruction involving visual imagery, multisensory rotation, circle rotation, and mind mapping over eight sessions, while the control group (n = 45) received traditional teaching methods.
    Findings: Statistical analysis, utilizing covariance and analysis of variance with SPSS software version 22, revealed significant improvements in recall and vocabulary recognition within and between the experimental and control groups.
    Conclusions: The results indicate that incorporating techniques based on Neuro-Cognitive, Multimedia, Socio-Cultural, and Metacognitive theories positively influences vocabulary recall and recognition. This suggests the efficacy of these innovative methods in enhancing English language learning, highlighting their potential for broader integration into EFL instruction.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Vocabulary ; Multilingualism ; Language ; Learning ; China
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2705921-2
    ISSN 2050-7283 ; 2050-7283
    ISSN (online) 2050-7283
    ISSN 2050-7283
    DOI 10.1186/s40359-024-01612-0
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  3. Article ; Online: GOSpel for tiny allies.

    Hu, Wei / Yu, Xiaofei

    Cell host & microbe

    2024  Volume 32, Issue 4, Page(s) 450–452

    Abstract: Infant formulas are often supplemented to foster the development of a healthy gut microbiota. In this issue of Cell Host & Microbe, Heppner et al. present an elaborate clinical trial examining the impact of formula supplementation on the development and ... ...

    Abstract Infant formulas are often supplemented to foster the development of a healthy gut microbiota. In this issue of Cell Host & Microbe, Heppner et al. present an elaborate clinical trial examining the impact of formula supplementation on the development and circadian rhythmicity of the microbiota during the first year of life.
    MeSH term(s) Infant ; Humans ; Dietary Supplements ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Microbiota ; Circadian Rhythm
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2278004-X
    ISSN 1934-6069 ; 1931-3128
    ISSN (online) 1934-6069
    ISSN 1931-3128
    DOI 10.1016/j.chom.2024.03.008
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  4. Article ; Online: HIV-1 RNA genome packaging: it's G-rated.

    Duchon, Alice / Hu, Wei-Shau

    mBio

    2024  Volume 15, Issue 4, Page(s) e0086123

    Abstract: A member of the Retroviridae, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), uses the RNA genome packaged into nascent virions to transfer genetic information to its progeny. The genome packaging step is a highly regulated and extremely efficient process ... ...

    Abstract A member of the Retroviridae, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), uses the RNA genome packaged into nascent virions to transfer genetic information to its progeny. The genome packaging step is a highly regulated and extremely efficient process as a vast majority of virus particles contain two copies of full-length unspliced HIV-1 RNA that form a dimer. Thus, during virus assembly HIV-1 can identify and selectively encapsidate HIV-1 unspliced RNA from an abundant pool of cellular RNAs and various spliced HIV-1 RNAs. Several "
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; HIV-1/physiology ; RNA, Viral/metabolism ; Virus Assembly ; Genome, Viral
    Chemical Substances RNA, Viral
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2557172-2
    ISSN 2150-7511 ; 2161-2129
    ISSN (online) 2150-7511
    ISSN 2161-2129
    DOI 10.1128/mbio.00861-23
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  5. Book ; Online: Melatonin in Plants

    Hu, Wei / Shi, Haitao / Love, Jone

    2017  

    Abstract: This topic focuses on distribution, synthesis, metabolism, and the in vivo roles of melatonin in plants, with 1 editorial, 3 reviews, 21 original research studies and 1 ... ...

    Abstract This topic focuses on distribution, synthesis, metabolism, and the in vivo roles of melatonin in plants, with 1 editorial, 3 reviews, 21 original research studies and 1 corrigendum
    Keywords Science (General) ; Botany
    Size 1 electronic resource (297 p.)
    Publisher Frontiers Media SA
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT020097448
    ISBN 9782889453115 ; 2889453111
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  6. Article: Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitor versus Beta-Blocker Use for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk among People with Hepatitis B or C Virus Infection and Diabetes Mellitus.

    Hu, Wei-Syun / Lin, Cheng-Li

    Cancers

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 7

    Abstract: Objective: ...

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-31
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527080-1
    ISSN 2072-6694
    ISSN 2072-6694
    DOI 10.3390/cancers15072104
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  7. Article ; Online: Diabetic patients with and without sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors use and cataract risk: real-world observational investigation.

    Hu, Wei-Syun / Lin, Cheng-Li

    Acta diabetologica

    2023  Volume 60, Issue 7, Page(s) 981–987

    Abstract: Purpose: We tried to define the association of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with and without sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2I) use and incident cataract using nationwide data in Taiwan.: Methods: In a Cox proportional ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: We tried to define the association of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with and without sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2I) use and incident cataract using nationwide data in Taiwan.
    Methods: In a Cox proportional hazards regression model, we estimated the hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). We considered risk factors for variables of sex, age, comorbidities and medications that we adjusted in multivariable Cox model.
    Results: We identified 20,768 T2DM patients in this study; 10,384 patients in the SGLT2I cohort, and 10,384 controls in the non-SGLT2I cohort. Compared with the T2DM patients without SGLT2I, T2DM patients using SGLT2I had a 2.04-fold increased risk of cataract, after adjustment by sex, age, comorbidities and medications.
    Conclusion: Increased risk of cataract among diabetic patients who took SGLT2I was found in this study.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/complications ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/epidemiology ; Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Cataract/chemically induced ; Cataract/epidemiology ; Glucose ; Sodium/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors ; Glucose (IY9XDZ35W2) ; Sodium (9NEZ333N27)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-21
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Observational Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1097676-0
    ISSN 1432-5233 ; 0940-5429
    ISSN (online) 1432-5233
    ISSN 0940-5429
    DOI 10.1007/s00592-023-02087-y
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  8. Article ; Online: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers and hemorrhoids: A nationwide, population-based study.

    Hu, Wei-Syun / Lin, Cheng-Li

    Medicine

    2023  Volume 102, Issue 22, Page(s) e33875

    Abstract: The authors investigated whether there is an association between angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)/angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) users with hemorrhoids. A total of 21,670 ACEI users and 21,670 ARB users during 2000 - 2012 from a ... ...

    Abstract The authors investigated whether there is an association between angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)/angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) users with hemorrhoids. A total of 21,670 ACEI users and 21,670 ARB users during 2000 - 2012 from a national health insurance database were included. Hemorrhoid incidences were monitored to the end of 2013. To examine the risk of hemorrhoids, the Cox proportional hazard model and the Kaplan-Meier method were used. The incidence rate of hemorrhoids in ARB users was 6.64 per 1000 person-years, which was higher than that of the ACEI users (5.48 per 1000 person-years). The adjusted hazard ratio of hemorrhoids in patients who received ACEI relative to those who received ARB was 0.83 (95% confidence intervals [CI] = 0.75, 0.92). Compared to ARB users, patients who used ACEI more than 740 days per year (adjusted hazard ratios = 0.44; 95% CI = 0.36, 0.54) and more than 7800 mg (adjusted hazard ratios = 0.54; 95% CI = 0.46, 0.65) had a lower risk of hemorrhoids. ACEI users who took a relatively long period or high cumulative dosage were found to less prone to develop hemorrhoids.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Hemorrhoids/epidemiology ; Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists/adverse effects ; Retrospective Studies ; Proportional Hazards Models
    Chemical Substances Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors ; Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80184-7
    ISSN 1536-5964 ; 0025-7974
    ISSN (online) 1536-5964
    ISSN 0025-7974
    DOI 10.1097/MD.0000000000033875
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  9. Article ; Online: Imperceptible Transfer Attack and Defense on 3D Point Cloud Classification.

    Liu, Daizong / Hu, Wei

    IEEE transactions on pattern analysis and machine intelligence

    2023  Volume 45, Issue 4, Page(s) 4727–4746

    Abstract: Although many efforts have been made into attack and defense on the 2D image domain in recent years, few methods explore the vulnerability of 3D models. Existing 3D attackers generally perform point-wise perturbation over point clouds, resulting in ... ...

    Abstract Although many efforts have been made into attack and defense on the 2D image domain in recent years, few methods explore the vulnerability of 3D models. Existing 3D attackers generally perform point-wise perturbation over point clouds, resulting in deformed structures or outliers, which is easily perceivable by humans. Moreover, their adversarial examples are generated under the white-box setting, which frequently suffers from low success rates when transferred to attack remote black-box models. In this article, we study 3D point cloud attacks from two new and challenging perspectives by proposing a novel Imperceptible Transfer Attack (ITA): 1) Imperceptibility: we constrain the perturbation direction of each point along its normal vector of the neighborhood surface, leading to generated examples with similar geometric properties and thus enhancing the imperceptibility. 2) Transferability: we develop an adversarial transformation model to generate the most harmful distortions and enforce the adversarial examples to resist it, improving their transferability to unknown black-box models. Further, we propose to train more robust black-box 3D models to defend against such ITA attacks by learning more discriminative point cloud representations. Extensive evaluations demonstrate that our ITA attack is more imperceptible and transferable than state-of-the-arts and validate the superiority of our defense strategy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1939-3539
    ISSN (online) 1939-3539
    DOI 10.1109/TPAMI.2022.3193449
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  10. Article ; Online: Co-infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Nocardia farcinica in a COPD patient: a case report.

    Chen, Yingzhu / Hu, Wei

    BMC pulmonary medicine

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 136

    Abstract: Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation. Infection with either Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Nocardia in COPD patients has been reported. However, co- ... ...

    Abstract Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation. Infection with either Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Nocardia in COPD patients has been reported. However, co-infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Nocardia is rare. Herein, we described such a patient with COPD in a primary hospital, and the diagnosis process.
    Case presentation: A 79-year-old female farmer with COPD was consecutively admitted to two hospitals with chief complaints of worsening cough, sputum and gasping since January10, 2022. Microbiological examination was not performed at the first hospital due to unknown reasons, and empirical antibiotic treatment was not effective. The patient was subsequently referred to our hospital. After screening the source of infection and the pathogen, she was diagnosed with tuberculosis. However, the patient did not benefit from antituberculosis treatment, with no remission of respiratory tract symptoms. Cerebrospinal fluid and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid specimens were subsequently sent for microbiological examination. The results indicated Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Nocardia.spp. After four days of bacterial culture, Nocardia.spp grew on medium, and Nocardia.farcinica was identified by the MALDI-TOF MS system and 16 s RNA. The patient was prescribed trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) in combination with anti-tuberculosis drugs to treat the co-infection. She showed gradual improvement and was discharged from the hospital on February 19, 2022. However, the follow-up results were unclear.
    Conclusions: Co-infection with Nocardia and Mycobacterium tuberculosis should be considered in COPD patients. Repeated microbiological and microscopy examinations are essential in primary hospitals.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Aged ; Mycobacterium tuberculosis ; Nocardia Infections/complications ; Nocardia Infections/diagnosis ; Nocardia Infections/drug therapy ; Coinfection ; Nocardia/genetics ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/complications ; Antitubercular Agents/therapeutic use ; Antitubercular Agents/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Antitubercular Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2059871-3
    ISSN 1471-2466 ; 1471-2466
    ISSN (online) 1471-2466
    ISSN 1471-2466
    DOI 10.1186/s12890-023-02434-3
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