Zinc(II)-Based Ring-and-Rod Coordination Layer as an Excitation-Wavelength-dependent Dual-Emissive Chemosensor for Discriminating Fe, Cr, and Al in Water.

The reactions of Zn(NO), 3,6-(pyridin-3-yl)-9-carbazole (bpycz), and 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid (Hdhbdc) or 2-bromoterephthalic acid (Br-1,4-Hbdc) under hydro(solvo)thermal conditions yielded corresponding coordination polymers (CPs) {[Zn(Hdhbdc)(bpycz)]•0.5HO} () and [Zn(Br-1,4-bdc)(bpycz)]•2DMAc•HO (), respectively, with high thermal stability approaching 350 °C. CP adopts a ring-and-rod layer structure, which is topologically described as a 4-connected net with the point symbol of 2•6.

Plan-view transmission electron microscopy specimen preparation for atomic layer materials using a focused ion beam approach.

Using the focused ion beam (FIB) to prepare plan-view transmission electron microscopy (TEM) specimens is beneficial for obtaining structural information of two-dimensional atomic layer materials, such as graphene and molybdenum disulfide (MoS) nanosheets supported on substrates. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image in a dual-beam FIB-SEM can accurately locate an area of interest for specimen preparation. Besides, FIB specimen preparation avoids damages and hydrocarbon contamination that are usually produced in other preparation methods, in which chemical etching and polymer adhesion layers are used.

Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS-C).

Introductions: This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS-C) among depression patients in Taiwan.

Methods: To validate the SDS-C, two samples were selected: Sample 1 (n = 78) consisted of patients diagnosed with Depressive Disorder, while sample 2 (n = 63) consisted of a nondepressive population. Sample 1 was evaluated with SDS twice with 7-14 days interval to measure test-retest reliability.

Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and quality of life of mothers of school-aged children: the roles of child, mother, and family variables.

This study examined the impact of inattention and hyperactivity symptoms in children and mothers, opposition problems in children, maternal depression, and perceived family support on the quality of life (QOL) of mothers. Mothers of children in one elementary school were contacted. The relationship between sociodemographic variables, the levels of inattention and hyperactivity symptoms in children and mothers, oppositional symptoms in children, maternal depression, perceived family support, and maternal QOL were examined.

High prevalence but low awareness of hepatitis C virus infection among heroin users who received methadone maintenance therapy in Taiwan.

Background: This study investigates the prevalence and correlates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among heroin dependent individuals who received methadone maintenance therapy in Taiwan. Also, we investigate users' awareness of HCV.

Methods: Participants were 773 heroin users entering the methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) program at Tsaotun Psychiatric Center in Taiwan.

Parent-child interaction of mothers with depression and their children with ADHD.

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that may have a chronic and pervasive impact on the child's function and cause long-term stress to parents. A higher rate of depression is associated with mothers of children with ADHD. This observational study aimed to investigate the effect of maternal depression and the child's ADHD on the quality of the parent-child interaction in children with ADHD and their mothers with depression.

A meta-analysis of behavioral parent training for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

This meta-analysis examined the effect of behavioral parent training on child and parental outcomes for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Meta-analytic procedures were used to estimate the effect of behavioral parent training on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Variables moderating the intervention effect were examined.

Quality of life in mothers of children with oppositional defiant symptoms: a community sample.

Background Children with oppositional defiant symptoms (ODS) are highly related to parental stress, especially in mothers. This study is the first to investigate the quality of life (QOL) of mothers of children with ODS in a community sample.Methods Randomly selected mothers of children attending an elementary school were contacted, and 387 who completed the questionnaire participated in this study.

Psychometric comparisons of the Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale.

Purpose: This study compared the responsiveness and criterion-related validity of the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL) for patients after stroke rehabilitation.

Methods: The SIS and SS-QOL, along with five criterion measures-the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, the Motor Activity Log, the Functional Independence Measure, the Frenchay Activities Index, and the Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living Scale-were administered to 74 patients with stroke before and after a 3-week intervention. Responsiveness was examined using the Wilcoxon signed rank test and standardized response mean (SRM).