Publications by authors named "Jia Chong"

The development of tannins adhesives with high performance and eco-friendly properties is crucial for addressing the dependence of traditional formaldehyde-based wood adhesives on petrochemical resources and the harm of formaldehyde emission. However, conventional methods for preparing tannins adhesives generally involve the use of tannins with high mean degree of polymerization (mDP) and formaldehyde, resulting in poor bonding properties and formaldehyde emission, hindering their industrial application. Herein, the larch tannins (LT) were degraded by photocatalytic degradation to obtain tannins with different mDP, and the tannins glyoxal (G) adhesives were synthesized with different mass ratios of G to LT, then used to prepare plywood with poplar veneer.

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  • The study aims to evaluate how effective endoscopic debridement combined with compression sutures is for treating aseptic olecranon bursitis in patients.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 28 patients and measured pain levels, elbow function, complications, recurrence, and scarring over an average follow-up period of around 12 months.
  • Results showed significant improvements in pain and elbow function post-surgery, with no recurrences or major complications, highlighting the treatment's benefits of being minimally invasive and facilitating quick recovery.
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  • - Research on electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is shifting towards sustainable biomass materials, which are lightweight, porous, and have good electrical conductivity, making them promising for this application.
  • - Despite some studies on the EMI shielding capabilities of biomass, this area is still emerging and requires more comprehensive research on factors like pore structure, preparation processes, and micro-control for better performance.
  • - The paper discusses preparation methods for materials like wood, bamboo, cellulose, and lignin, reviews various composite methods and fillers used, and outlines the mechanisms of EMI shielding along with future challenges and opportunities in the field.
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  • * The findings classify the main roof fracture structures into four symmetrical and six asymmetrical types, with four typical structures modeled to assess their stress and strain characteristics.
  • * Pressure relief measures yielded a significant reduction in microseismic energy and average stress levels, indicating the effectiveness of the surrounding rock control technology and offering valuable insights for similar mining operations.
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  • * Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are highlighted for their customizable structures, which enhance their effectiveness in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and wave absorption, showing potential for large-scale applications.
  • * The review discusses various synthesis methods for MOFs, their spatial structure's impact on their performance, and examples of MOF composites utilized in shielding, while also addressing current challenges and future directions in this field.
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  • Attachment theory suggests that people react differently when faced with threats, especially in how they seek closeness to others.
  • This research explores how different attachment styles, particularly attachment avoidance, influence behavior during scary events by observing couples watching horror movies compared to neutral films.
  • Findings indicate that individuals with high attachment avoidance show less attachment behavior in both threatening and non-threatening situations, shedding light on how people's views of themselves and others affect their reactions in stressful contexts.
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Objectives: Despite the recommendation for lung-protective mechanical ventilation (LPMV) in pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS), there is a lack of robust supporting data and variable adherence in clinical practice. This study evaluates the impact of an LPMV protocol vs. standard care and adherence to LPMV elements on mortality.

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Aim: To investigate the real-world experiences of nurses' using smart glasses to triage patients in an urgent care centre.

Design: A parallel convergent mixed-method design.

Methods: We collected data through twelve in-depth interviews with nurses using the device and a survey.

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To date, it is urgent to produce perovskite films with comparative or even better morphologies in an open-air environment. Unfortunately, a substantial number of trap states on the grain surface, especially the grain boundaries (GBs) of a perovskite layer, can bring about significant deterioration in the performance of PSCs. Trap-induced carrier recombination directly exerts a detrimental influence on the carrier collection efficiency and electronic properties of a perovskite active film.

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A real-time and specific for the detection of Monoamine Oxidase B (MAO-B) to investigate the MAO-B-relevant disease development and treatment process is urgently desirable. Here, we utilized MAO-B to catalyze the conversion of propylamino groups to aldehyde groups, which was then quickly followed by a β-elimination process to produce fluorescent probes (FNJP) that may be used to detect MAO-B in vitro and in vivo. The FNJP probe possesses unique properties, including favorable reactivity (K = 10.

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Orbital emphysema commonly resolves with no morbidity. However, sight-threatening complications, such as central retinal artery occlusion and ischemic optic neuropathy, may occur, which can result in poor visual outcomes. Plain skull X-ray, which is widely available, is a useful tool in identifying orbital emphysema.

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  • Despite the excellent photoelectric properties of perovskite materials, defects from their production process lead to layer decomposition and hinder device performance.
  • The study utilized conductive atomic force microscopy and Kelvin probe force microscopy to explore how carbamic acid ethyl ester (EU) can passivate defects and reduce hysteresis in perovskite films.
  • Results showed that EU interacts with Pb ions, stabilizing the material and resulting in a high power conversion efficiency of 20.10% for EU-treated devices made in air.
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A previous study has shown that synthetic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) derived from (ATMP1) could inhibit the progression of breast cancer cell lines. In this study, we are interested in studying altered versions of previous synthetic AMPs to gain some insight into the peptides functions. The AMPs were altered and subjected to bioinformatics prediction using four databases (ADP3, CAMP-R3, AMPfun, and ANTICP) to select the highest anticancer activity.

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  • Existing pharmacogenetic algorithms do not fully account for warfarin dose variability in all patients, particularly in those from the Han Chinese population with the CYP2C9*13 variant.
  • This study involved 971 Han Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation and analyzed the impact of the CYP2C9*13 variant on their warfarin maintenance dose, revealing that standard dosing algorithms often overpredict necessary doses for these variant carriers.
  • The findings suggest that adjusting warfarin dosing algorithms to include the CYP2C9*13 variant leads to more accurate dose predictions, enhancing both efficacy and safety in warfarin treatment for these patients.
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