Integrated high quality factor lithium niobate microdisk resonators.

Lithium Niobate (LN) is an important nonlinear optical material. Here we demonstrate LN microdisk resonators that feature optical quality factor ~10(5), realized using robust and scalable fabrication techniques, that operate over a wide wavelength range spanning visible and near infrared. Using our resonators, and leveraging LN's large second order optical nonlinearity, we demonstrate on-chip second harmonic generation with a conversion efficiency of 0.

Outcomes of home-based employment service programs for people with disabilities and their related factors--a preliminary study in Taiwan.

Purpose: The aim of this exploratory study is to gain an understanding of the outcomes of home-based employment service programs for people with disabilities and their related factors in Taiwan.

Method: This study used survey method to collect 132 questionnaires. Descriptive and two-variable statistics including chi-square (χ(2)), independent sample t-test and analysis of variance were employed.

Vocational rehabilitation services and employment outcomes for adults with cerebral palsy in the United States.

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between vocational rehabilitation services provided and work outcomes among people with cerebral palsy (CP), taking in to account demographic characteristics.

Method: From the US Department of Education Rehabilitation Service Administration Case Service Report (RSA-911) database, data from 3162 individuals with CP (1820 males [57.6%] and 1342 females [42.

Employment outcomes of adults with cerebral palsy in Taiwan.

Purpose: To examine the employment status and determinants of employability for adults with cerebral palsy (CP) in Taiwan.

Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted. Participants were recruited from five main branches of the Cerebral Palsy Association.

Biodegradation of dibutyl phthalate and di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and microbial community changes in mangrove sediment.

In this study, we investigated the microbial degradation of the phthalate esters (PAEs) dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and change in microbial communities in mangrove sediment collected from 5 sampling sites along the Tanshui River in Taiwan. Aerobic degradation half-lives (t(1/2)) of DBP and DEHP ranged from 1.6 to 2.

Children's perceptions of their use of assistive devices in home and school settings.

Purpose: The study aimed to explore how children with cerebral palsy (CP) perceived their disability and assistive devices and to consider the factors influencing their device use in home and school settings.

Method: Semi-structured interviews were adopted as the main data collection instrument. There were 44 participants, which comprised of 15 Taiwanese children with CP as well as their mothers and teachers.