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  1. Article ; Online: The interaction between predictability and pre-boundary lengthening on syllable duration in Taiwan Southern Min.

    Wang, Sheng-Fu

    Phonetica

    2022  Volume 79, Issue 4, Page(s) 315–352

    Abstract: This study investigated how predictability and prosodic phrasing interact in accounting for the variability of syllable duration in Taiwan Southern Min. Speech data were extracted from 8 hours of spontaneous speech. Three predictability measurements were ...

    Abstract This study investigated how predictability and prosodic phrasing interact in accounting for the variability of syllable duration in Taiwan Southern Min. Speech data were extracted from 8 hours of spontaneous speech. Three predictability measurements were examined: bigram surprisal, bigram informativity, and lexical frequency. Results showed that higher informativity and surprisal led to longer syllables. As for the interaction with prosodic positions, there was a general weakening of predictability effects for syllables closer to the boundary, especially in the pre-boundary position, where pre-boundary lengthening was the strongest. However, the effect of word informativity appeared to be least modulated by this effect of boundary marking. These findings are consistent with a hypothesis that prosodic structure modulates the predictability effects on phonetic variability. The robustness of informativity in predicting syllable duration also suggests a possibility of stored phonetic variants associated with a word's usual contextual predictability.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Taiwan ; Phonetics ; Speech ; Speech Perception
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-03
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 208832-0
    ISSN 1423-0321 ; 0031-8388
    ISSN (online) 1423-0321
    ISSN 0031-8388
    DOI 10.1515/phon-2022-0009
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  2. Article ; Online: Splenic aneurysm presented as gastric subepithelial lesion.

    Wang, Sheng-Fu / Kuo, Chia-Jung / Lin, Chun-Jung / Chiu, Cheng-Tang

    The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences

    2021  Volume 37, Issue 11, Page(s) 1016–1017

    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging ; Aneurysm/pathology ; Endoscopy, Digestive System ; Humans ; Male ; Spleen/blood supply ; Spleen/diagnostic imaging ; Spleen/pathology ; Splenic Artery/diagnostic imaging ; Splenic Artery/pathology ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-09
    Publishing country China (Republic : 1949- )
    Document type Case Reports ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 639302-0
    ISSN 2410-8650 ; 0257-5655
    ISSN (online) 2410-8650
    ISSN 0257-5655
    DOI 10.1002/kjm2.12429
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  3. Article: Efficacy of Fully Covered Self-Expandable Metal Stents for Distal Biliary Obstruction Caused by Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Primary Metal Stent vs. Metal Stent following Plastic Stent.

    Wu, Chi-Huan / Wang, Sheng-Fu / Lee, Mu-Hsien / Tsou, Yung-Kuan / Lin, Cheng-Hui / Chang, Li-Ling / Sung, Kai-Feng / Liu, Nai-Jen

    Cancers

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 11

    Abstract: Fully covered self-expandable metallic stents (FCSEMSs) are inserted in patients with unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) to resolve malignant distal bile duct obstructions. Some patients receive FCSEMSs during primary endoscopic ... ...

    Abstract Fully covered self-expandable metallic stents (FCSEMSs) are inserted in patients with unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) to resolve malignant distal bile duct obstructions. Some patients receive FCSEMSs during primary endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and others receive FCSEMSs during a later session, after the placement of a plastic stent. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of FCSEMSs for primary use or following plastic stent placement. A total of 159 patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (m:f, 102:57) who had achieved clinical success underwent ERCP with the placement of FCSEMSs for palliation of obstructive jaundice. One-hundred and three patients had received FCSEMSs in a first ERCP, and 56 had received FCSEMSs after prior plastic stenting. Twenty-two patients in the primary metal stent group and 18 in the prior plastic stent group had recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO). The RBO rates and self-expandable metal stent patency duration did not differ between the two groups. An FCSEMS longer than 6 cm was identified as a risk factor for RBO in patients with PDAC. Thus, choosing an appropriate FCSEMS length is an important factor in preventing FCSEMS dysfunction in patients with PDAC with malignant distal bile-duct obstruction.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-31
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527080-1
    ISSN 2072-6694
    ISSN 2072-6694
    DOI 10.3390/cancers15113001
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  4. Article: The Impact of Metabolic Factors and Lipid-Lowering Drugs on Common Bile Duct Stone Recurrence after Endoscopic Sphincterotomy with Following Cholecystectomy.

    Wang, Sheng-Fu / Wu, Chi-Huan / Sung, Kai-Feng / Tsou, Yung-Kuan / Lin, Cheng-Hui / Lee, Chao-Wei / Lee, Mu-Hsien / Liu, Nai-Jen

    Journal of personalized medicine

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 10

    Abstract: Background: Recurrent common bile duct stone after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is an undesirable problem, even when a following cholecystectomy is carried out. Important factors are the composition and properties of stones; the most ... ...

    Abstract Background: Recurrent common bile duct stone after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is an undesirable problem, even when a following cholecystectomy is carried out. Important factors are the composition and properties of stones; the most significant etiology among these is the lipid level. While numerous studies have established the association between serum lipid levels and gallstones, no study has previously reported on recurrent common bile duct stones after endoscopic sphincterotomy with following cholecystectomy.
    Materials and methods: We retrospectively collected 2016 patients underwent endoscopic sphincterotomy from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2017 in Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Finally, 303 patients whose serum lipid levels had been checked following a cholecystectomy after ERCP were included for analysis. We evaluated if metabolic factors including body weight, BMI, HbA1C, serum lipid profile, and lipid-lowering drugs may impact the rate of common bile duct stone recurrence. Furthermore, we tried to find if there is any factor that may impact time to recurrence.
    Results: A serum HDL level ≥ 40 (
    Conclusions: The serum lipid level could influence the recurrence of common bile duct stones after endoscopic sphincterotomy followed by cholecystectomy, and it appears that statins can reduce the risk of recurrence.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662248-8
    ISSN 2075-4426
    ISSN 2075-4426
    DOI 10.3390/jpm13101490
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  5. Article ; Online: Ambient Synthesis of Porphyrin-Based Fe-Covalent Organic Frameworks for Efficient Infected Skin Wound Healing.

    Chen, Yidan / Feng, Tiantian / Zhu, Xiaohong / Tang, Yuting / Xiao, Yao / Zhang, Xiuhua / Wang, Sheng-Fu / Wang, Dong / Wen, Wei / Liang, Jichao / Xiong, Huayu

    Biomacromolecules

    2024  

    Abstract: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have emerged as a promising treatment option for antibacterial and biofilm eradication. However, their therapeutic efficacy is significantly hampered by the unique microenvironments of diabetic wounds. In this study, we ... ...

    Abstract Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have emerged as a promising treatment option for antibacterial and biofilm eradication. However, their therapeutic efficacy is significantly hampered by the unique microenvironments of diabetic wounds. In this study, we designed and synthesized porphyrin-based Fe covalent organic frameworks (Fe-COF) through a Schiff base condensation reaction. Subsequently, Fe-COF were encapsulated with hyaluronic acid (HA) through electrostatic adsorption, resulting in a novel formulation named HA-Fe-COF for diabetic wound healing. HA-Fe-COF were engineered to respond to hyaluronidase in the infected wound, leading to the controlled release of Fe-COF. Those released Fe-COF served a dual role as photosensitizers, generating singlet oxygen and localized heating when exposed to dual light sources. Additionally, they acted as peroxidase-like nanozymes, facilitating the production of ROS through enzymatic reactions. This innovative approach enabled a synergistic therapeutic effect combining photodynamic, photothermal, and chemodynamic modalities. Furthermore, the sustained release of HA from HA-Fe-COF promoted angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and re-epithelialization during the diabetic wound healing process. This "all-in-one" strategy offers a novel approach for the development of antimicrobial and biofilm eradication strategies that minimize damage to healthy tissues in vivo.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1526-4602
    ISSN (online) 1526-4602
    DOI 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00261
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  6. Article ; Online: Effects of Deuterium Isotopes on Pt(II) Complexes and Their Impact on Organic NIR Emitters.

    Wang, Sheng-Fu / Zhou, Dong-Ying / Kuo, Kai-Hua / Wang, Chih-Hsing / Hung, Chieh-Ming / Yan, Jie / Liao, Liang-Sheng / Hung, Wen-Yi / Chi, Yun / Chou, Pi-Tai

    Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)

    2024  Volume 63, Issue 10, Page(s) e202317571

    Abstract: Insight into effect of deuterium isotopes on organic near-IR (NIR) emitters was explored by the use of self-assembled Pt(II) complexes H-3-f and HPh-3-f, and their deuterated analogues D-3-f and DPh-3-f, respectively (Scheme 2). In vacuum deposited thin ... ...

    Abstract Insight into effect of deuterium isotopes on organic near-IR (NIR) emitters was explored by the use of self-assembled Pt(II) complexes H-3-f and HPh-3-f, and their deuterated analogues D-3-f and DPh-3-f, respectively (Scheme 2). In vacuum deposited thin film, albeit having nearly identical emission spectral feature maximized at ~810 nm, H-3-f and D-3-f exhibit remarkable difference in photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of 29 % and 50 %, respectively. Distinction in PLQY is also observed for HPh-3-f (800 nm, 50 %) and DPh-3-f (798 nm, 67 %). We then elucidated the theoretical differences in the impact on near-infrared (NIR) luminescence between Pt(II) complexes and organic small molecules upon deuteration. The results establish a general guideline for the deuteration on NIR emission efficiency. From a perspective of practical application, NIR OLEDs based on D-3-f and DPh-3-f emitters attain EQE
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-05
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2011836-3
    ISSN 1521-3773 ; 1433-7851
    ISSN (online) 1521-3773
    ISSN 1433-7851
    DOI 10.1002/anie.202317571
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  7. Article ; Online: A novel prognostic model to predict mortality in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure in intensive care unit.

    Lin, Shih-Hua / Chen, Wei-Ting / Tsai, Ming-Hung / Liu, Li-Tong / Kuo, Wei-Liang / Lin, Yan-Ting / Wang, Sheng-Fu / Chen, Bo-Huan / Lee, Cheng-Han / Huang, Chien-Hao / Chien, Rong-Nan

    Internal and emergency medicine

    2024  Volume 19, Issue 3, Page(s) 721–730

    Abstract: Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) implies high short-term mortality rates and usually requires intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Proper prognosis for these patients is crucial for early referral for liver transplantation. The superiority of CLIF-C ...

    Abstract Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) implies high short-term mortality rates and usually requires intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Proper prognosis for these patients is crucial for early referral for liver transplantation. The superiority of CLIF-C ACLF score in Asian patients with ACLF admitted to an ICU remains inconclusive when compared to other scoring systems. The purpose of the study is (i) to compare the predictive performance of original MELD, MELD-Lactate, CLIF-C ACLF, CLIF-C ACLF-Lactate, and APACHE-II scores for short-term mortality assessment. (ii) to build and validate a novel scoring system and to compare its predictive performance to that of the original five scores. Two hundred sixty-five consecutive cirrhotic patients with ACLF who were admitted to our ICU were enrolled. The prognostic values for mortality were assessed by ROC analysis. A novel model was developed and internally validated using fivefold cross-validation. Alcohol abuse was identified as the primary etiology of cirrhosis. The AUROC of the five prognostic scores were not significantly superior to each other in predicting 1-month and 3-month mortality. The newly developed prognostic model, incorporating age, alveolar-arterial gradient (A-a gradient), BUN, total bilirubin level, INR, and HE grades, exhibited significantly improved performance in predicting 1-month and 3-month mortality with AUROC of 0.863 and 0.829, respectively, as compared to the original five prognostic scores. The novel ACLF model seems to be superior to the original five scores in predicting short-term mortality in ACLF patients admitted to an ICU. Further rigorous validation is required.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure/mortality ; Male ; Female ; Intensive Care Units/organization & administration ; Intensive Care Units/statistics & numerical data ; Middle Aged ; Prognosis ; Aged ; Adult ; ROC Curve ; Severity of Illness Index ; Predictive Value of Tests ; APACHE
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-22
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2454173-4
    ISSN 1970-9366 ; 1828-0447
    ISSN (online) 1970-9366
    ISSN 1828-0447
    DOI 10.1007/s11739-024-03536-4
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  8. Article: Construction of 2D extended cocrystals on the Au(111) surface via I⋯Oₐₗdₑₕydₑ halogen bonds

    Yang, Xue-Qing / Yi, Zhen-Yu / Wang, Sheng-Fu / Chen, Ting / Wang, Dong

    Chemical communications. 2020 Mar. 24, v. 56, no. 24

    2020  

    Abstract: 2D extended organic cocrystals were constructed using 1,4-diiodotetrafluorobenzene and aromatic aldehydes via I⋯Oₐₗdₑₕydₑ halogen bonds on an Au(111) surface. The competition and synergy of halogen bonds and hydrogen bonds in 2D co-crystallization were ... ...

    Abstract 2D extended organic cocrystals were constructed using 1,4-diiodotetrafluorobenzene and aromatic aldehydes via I⋯Oₐₗdₑₕydₑ halogen bonds on an Au(111) surface. The competition and synergy of halogen bonds and hydrogen bonds in 2D co-crystallization were revealed by scanning tunneling microscopy.
    Keywords aldehydes ; chemical reactions ; gold ; halogens ; hydrogen bonding ; scanning tunneling microscopy
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2020-0324
    Size p. 3539-3542.
    Publishing place The Royal Society of Chemistry
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1472881-3
    ISSN 1364-548X ; 1359-7345 ; 0009-241X
    ISSN (online) 1364-548X
    ISSN 1359-7345 ; 0009-241X
    DOI 10.1039/d0cc00199f
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  9. Article ; Online: Emissive Iridium(III) Complexes with Phosphorous-Containing Ancillary.

    Chi, Yun / Wang, Sheng Fu / Ganesan, Paramaguru

    Chemical record (New York, N.Y.)

    2018  Volume 19, Issue 8, Page(s) 1644–1666

    Abstract: Ir(III) metal complexes and related emitters bearing all kind of cyclometalated chromophoric chelates and non-chromophoric ancillary are extensively studied during the past three decades. Many of them have been found to display bright room temperature ... ...

    Abstract Ir(III) metal complexes and related emitters bearing all kind of cyclometalated chromophoric chelates and non-chromophoric ancillary are extensively studied during the past three decades. Many of them have been found to display bright room temperature phosphorescence from triplet excited states in both solution and solid states, offering a possible application in contemporary optoelectronic technologies, including organic light emitting diodes, electrochemiluminescence, biological imaging and chemical sensing. Among reported materials, there are Ir(III) complexes with at least one phosphorus (P)-containing ligand and/or ancillary chelate, together with cyclometalates or equivalents that are in control of the actual emission energy. Particularly, possession of P-based donor can lead to divergent structural and photophysical properties compared to the traditional designs. This review aims to provide a literature overview as well as the authors' personal account to the development of relevant Ir(III) based phosphors bearing these P-donors. To the readers' convenience, the contents are subdivided into six sessions, according to whether or not they are charge natural, or with mono- or dianionic electronic character, and in accordance to their divergent bonding modes, i. e. monodentate, bidentate and tripodal coordination. In many cases, the P-based ancillaries offer an easy accessible route to the formation of efficient sky-blue and true-blue emitters due to their π-accepting property, together with enlarged emission energy gap and destabilized upper lying quenching state.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-11-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2044646-9
    ISSN 1528-0691 ; 1527-8999
    ISSN (online) 1528-0691
    ISSN 1527-8999
    DOI 10.1002/tcr.201800154
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  10. Article ; Online: Timing of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the treatment of acute cholangitis of different severity.

    Huang, Yao-Chi / Wu, Chi-Huan / Lee, Mu Hsien / Wang, Sheng Fu / Tsou, Yung-Kuan / Lin, Cheng-Hui / Sung, Kai-Feng / Liu, Nai-Jen

    World journal of gastroenterology

    2022  Volume 28, Issue 38, Page(s) 5602–5613

    Abstract: Background: The optimal timing of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in acute cholangitis (AC) is uncertain, especially in patients with AC of varying severity.: Aim: To report whether the timing of ERCP is associated with outcomes ...

    Abstract Background: The optimal timing of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in acute cholangitis (AC) is uncertain, especially in patients with AC of varying severity.
    Aim: To report whether the timing of ERCP is associated with outcomes in AC patients with different severities.
    Methods: According to the 2018 Tokyo guidelines, 683 patients who met the definite diagnostic criteria for AC were retrospectively identified. The results were first compared between patients receiving ERCP ≤ 24 h and > 24 h and then between patients receiving ERCP ≤ 48 h and > 48 h. Subgroup analyses were performed in patients with grade I, II or III AC. The primary outcome was 30-d mortality. Secondary outcomes were intensive care unit (ICU) admission rate, length of hospital stay (LOHS) and 30-d readmission rate.
    Results: Taking 24 h as the critical value, compared with ERCP > 24 h, malignant biliary obstruction as a cause of AC was significantly less common in the ERCP ≤ 24 h group (5.2%
    Conclusion: ERCP ≤ 48 h conferred a survival benefit in patients with grade III AC. Early ERCP shortened the LOHS in patients with grade I and II AC.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde/adverse effects ; Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde/methods ; Retrospective Studies ; Acute Disease ; Cholangitis/etiology ; Choledocholithiasis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2185929-2
    ISSN 2219-2840 ; 1007-9327
    ISSN (online) 2219-2840
    ISSN 1007-9327
    DOI 10.3748/wjg.v28.i38.5602
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