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• UV-curable 3D printed fresnel-like scalloped optical structure for oil degradation monitoring

  Wang, J. G. & Wang, K., 2018 Oct 1, Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Information, Communication and Engineering: Information and Innovation for Modern Technology, ICICE 2017. Lam, A. D. K-T., Prior, S. D. & Meen, T-H. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 502-505 4 p. 8479217. (Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Information, Communication and Engineering: Information and Innovation for Modern Technology, ICICE 2017).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Degradation
  • Monitoring
  • Oil
  • Process Parameters
  • Refractive index

• Using Xbox 360 kinect games on enhancing visual performance skills on institutionalized older adults with wheelchairs

  Chiang, I. T., Tsai, J-C. & Chen, S. T., 2012 May 15, Proceedings 2012 4th IEEE International Conference on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning, DIGITEL 2012. p. 263-267 5 p. 6185561

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Wheelchairs
  • Carbonated Beverages
  • Health
  39 Citations (Scopus)

• Using virtual reality environment to improve joint attention associated with pervasive developmental disorder

  Cheng, Y. & Huang, R., 2012 Nov 1, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 33, 6, p. 2141-2152 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Virtual Reality
  • Learning
  • Child
  • Practice (Psychology)
  • Psychological Stress
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Using the technology acceptance model to understand behavioral intentions in the use of a human computer interface (HCI) system

  Shyr, W. J., Feng, C. F., Liu, P. W., Chiang, T. L. & Su, T. J., 2017 Jan 1, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 33, 1, p. 121-127 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Interfaces (computer)
  • Students
  • acceptance
  • Learning systems
  • Teaching
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Using the Taguchi method and finite element method to analyze a robust new design for titanium alloy prick hole extrusion

  Chen, D. C., You, C. S., Nian, F. L. & Guo, M. W., 2011 Jan 1, In: Procedia Engineering. 10, p. 82-87 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Taguchi methods
  • Titanium alloys
  • Extrusion
  • Finite element method
  • Plastic deformation
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Using the importance-satisfaction model and service quality performance matrix to improve long-term care service quality in Taiwan

  Chen, S-H., Pai, F-Y. & Yeh, T-M., 2020, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 10, 1

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Using the gate-diffusion input technique for low-power programmable logic array design

  Chiu, S. H. & Wei, K. C., 2013 Aug 8, Intelligent Technologies and Engineering Systems. p. 601-607 7 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 234 LNEE).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Networks (circuits)
  • Electric power utilization
  • Digital circuits
  • Transistors
  • Time delay

• Using the direct search method for optimal dispatch of distributed generation in a medium-voltage microgrid

  Huang, W. T., Yao, K. C. & Wu, C. C., 2014, In: Energies. 7, 12, p. 8355-8373 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Distributed Generation
  • Microgrid
  • Direct Search Method
  • Voltage
  • Distributed power generation
  30 Citations (Scopus)

• Using the apriori algorithm to classify the care needs of patients with different types of dementia

  Jhang, K. M., Chang, M. C., Lo, T. Y., Lin, C. W., Wang, W. F. & Wu, H. H., 2019, In: Patient Preference and Adherence. 13, p. 1899-1912 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • dementia
  • Dementia
  • Patient Care
  • Caregivers
  • caregiver
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Using structural analysis to construct causal relationships of the patient safety culture

  Shieh, J. I., Huang, C. H., Lee, Y. C. & Wu, H. H., 2019 Aug 12, In: Engineering Letters. 27, 3, p. 482-489 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Structural analysis
  • Random variables
  • Decision making
  • Semantics
  • Set theory

• Using stepwise reality check to analyze open-end fund investors’n herding redemption in Taiwan

  Wang, N. Y., Huang, C. J., Hsu, Y. L. & Huang, S-C., 2015 Jan 1, In: International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues. 5, 1, p. 260-272 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Reality Check
  • Herding
  • Taiwan
  • Damage
  • Data Snooping

• Using sequential pattern mining to analyze the behavior on the WELS

  Wang, Y. L., Wen, L-Y., Chen, T. S. & Chen, R. C., 2012 May 14, Information and Business Intelligence - International Conference, IBI 2011, Proceedings. PART 1 ed. p. 95-101 7 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science; vol. 267 CCIS, no. PART 1).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Sequential Patterns
  • Electronic Learning
  • Learning Systems
  • Web-based
  • Mining
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using propensity score adjustment method in genetic association studies

  Sengupta Chattopadhyay, A., Lin, Y. C., Hsieh, A. R., Chang, C. C., Lian, I. B. & Fann, C. S. J., 2016 Jun 1, In: Computational Biology and Chemistry. 62, p. 1-11 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Genetic Association
  • Propensity Score
  • Genetic Association Studies
  • Adjustment
  • Single Nucleotide Polymorphism
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using pem and fmea to investigate tourists’ satisfaction of kaohsiung pier-2 art center

  Pai, F-Y., Yeh, T. M. & Chen, J. E., 2019 Jan 1, In: Journal of Quality. 26, 2, p. 71-91 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Tourist Satisfaction
  • Piers
  • Art
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Biomedical equipment

• Using peer review to enhance EFL writing via a web-based system under cross-institutional setting

  Wu, W. C. V., Chen, C. H. & Chao, Y. C. J., 2012 Jan 1, p. 662-664. 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  • peer review
  • Students
  • self-efficacy
  • movies
  • student

• Using peer-led discussion strategy in a course of reading education news to extend teacher education students' perspectives in educational contexts

  Liu, S. H., 2014 Aug 15, In: Asian Social Science. 10, 18, p. 1-9 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Teacher Education
  • Peers
  • News
  • news
  • Education
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using Maximal Segmental Score in Genome-Wide Association Studies

  Lin, Y. C., Hsiao, C. L., Hsieh, A. R., Lian, I. B. & Fann, C. S. J., 2012 Sep 1, In: Genetic Epidemiology. 36, 6, p. 594-601 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Genome-Wide Association Study
  • Genetic Research
  • Disease Susceptibility
  • Genetic Markers
  • Parkinson Disease
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Using MANOVA to evaluate service process satisfaction of a tourism factory-A case of Brand's Health Museum

  Shih, T. C., Tsai, C. H. & Wu, H. H., 2013 Oct 21, Proceedings - 19th ISSAT International Conference on Reliability and Quality in Design, RQD 2013. p. 319-322 4 p. (Proceedings - 19th ISSAT International Conference on Reliability and Quality in Design, RQD 2013).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Museums
  • Industrial plants
  • Health
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Industry

• Using magnetoencephalography to investigate processing of negative polarity items in Mandarin Chinese

  Tsai, P. S., Tzeng, O. J. L., Hung, D. L. & Wu, D. H., 2013 Mar 1, In: Journal of Neurolinguistics. 26, 2, p. 258-270 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Magnetoencephalography
  • Negative Polarity Items
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Semantics
  • semantics
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Using isomorphic problems to learn introductory physics

  Lin, S. Y. & Singh, C., 2011 Aug 31, In: Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research. 7, 2, 020104.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • students
  • physics
  • quiz
  • attribution
  • student
  36 Citations (Scopus)

• Using intraverbal prompts to increase divergent intraverbal responses by a child with autism

  Lee, G. T., Chou, W. C. & Feng, H., 2017 Nov, In: Behavioral Interventions. 32, 4, p. 434-444 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Autism
  • Autistic Disorder
  • Prompts
  • Names
  • Child
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Using inter-block synchronization to improve the knapsack problem on GPUs

  Sun, X., Wu, C. C., Chen, L. R. & Lin, J. Y., 2018 Oct 1, In: International Journal of Grid and High Performance Computing. 10, 4, p. 83-98 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Dynamic programming
  • Graphics processing unit
  • Synchronization
  • Data structures
  • Data storage equipment
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using importance-performance analysis to evaluate PX mart service quality in a Chinese cultural setting

  Wu, H-H., Tang, Y. T. & Chen, W. T., 2017 May 25, 2017 International Conference on E-Business and Internet, ICEBI 2017. Association for Computing Machinery, p. 75-80 6 p. (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series; vol. Part F128637).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using hybrid MPI and OpenMP programming to optimize communications in parallel loop self-scheduling schemes for multicore PC clusters

  Wu, C-C., Lai, L-F., Yang, C. T. & Chiu, P. H., 2012 Apr 1, In: Journal of Supercomputing. 60, 1, p. 31-61 31 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • PC Cluster
  • OpenMP
  • Optimise
  • Scheduling
  • Programming
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Using GPU to shorten the match time of rule reasoning based on rete algorithm

  Guo, J. Y., Hwang, C. & Chen, M. S., 2016 Aug 16, Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Computer, Consumer and Control, IS3C 2016. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 883-886 4 p. 7545334. (Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Computer, Consumer and Control, IS3C 2016).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Rule-based Reasoning
  • Graphics Processing Unit
  • Rule Base
  • Reasoning
  • Graphics processing unit
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using Gaussian process based kernel classifiers for credit rating forecasting

  Huang, S-C., 2011 Jul 1, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 38, 7, p. 8607-8611 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Support vector machines
  • Classifiers
  • Labels
  • Feature extraction
  • Economics
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Using focus group to investigate why people use facebook: The case of Taiwan

  Chang, S. C. & Liu, P. H., 2011, PICMET'11 - Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings - Technology Management in the Energy-Smart World. 6017728. (PICMET: Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Facebook
  • Focus Groups
  • Taiwan
  • Virtual Community
  • Expectancy
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using feature selection to reduce the complexity in analyzing the injury severity of traffic accidents

  Wei, J. T., Wu, H. H. & Kou, K. Y., 2011 Sep 5, Proceedings - 2011 International Joint Conference on Service Sciences, IJCSS 2011. p. 329-333 5 p. 5960374. (Proceedings - 2011 International Joint Conference on Service Sciences, IJCSS 2011).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Feature Selection
  • Traffic Accidents
  • Highway accidents
  • Severity
  • Feature extraction
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Using eye-tracking to investigate the different 3D representation on students' mental model construction

  Chen, S. C., She, H. C. & Hsiao, M. S., 2015 Sep 14, Proceedings - IEEE 15th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies: Advanced Technologies for Supporting Open Access to Formal and Informal Learning, ICALT 2015. Chen, N-S., Liu, T-C., Kinshuk, Huang, R., Hwang, G-J., Sampson, D. G. & Tsai, C-C. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 388-390 3 p. 7265357

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Eye tracking
  • Eye movements
  • Students
  • Animation
  • learning performance
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using deep principal components analysis-based neural networks for fabric pilling classification

  Yang, C. S., Lin, C. J. & Chen, W. J., 2019 May, In: Electronics (Switzerland). 8, 5, 474.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Principal component analysis
  • Neural networks
  • Inspection
  • Abrasion
  • Support vector machines
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Using DEA to evaluate operation efficiency of top 10 global solar photovoltaic companies

  Chang, S-C., Liu, C. Y. & Pan, L. Y., 2014 Jan 1, PICMET 2014 - Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings: Infrastructure and Service Integration. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 1877-1885 9 p. 6921317

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • efficiency
  • Industry
  • Alternative Energy
  • alternative energy
  • industry
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Using data mining technology to explore Internet addiction behavioral patterns

  Huang, M. J., Cheng, C. C. & Chen, M. Y., 2015 Jan 15, IEEE SSCI 2014 - 2014 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence - ISIC 2014: 2014 IEEE International Symposium on Independent Computing, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 7011757. (IEEE SSCI 2014 - 2014 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence - ISIC 2014: 2014 IEEE International Symposium on Independent Computing, Proceedings).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Data mining
  • Internet
  • Bulletin boards
  • Association rules
  • Sampling

• Using CUDA GPU to accelerate the ant colony optimization algorithm

  Wei, K. C., Wu, C. C. & Wu, C. J., 2014 Sep 18, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications and Technologies, PDCAT Proceedings. Horng, S-J. (ed.). IEEE Computer Society, p. 90-95 6 p. 6904238. (Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications and Technologies, PDCAT Proceedings).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Parallel Methods
  • Traveling salesman problem
  • Ant colony optimization
  • Accelerate
  • Optimization Algorithm
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Using classification and regression tree in forecasting injury severity of intoxicated driving cases in taiwan

  Kou, K. Y., Wei, J. T., Wu, H. H. & Liu, Y. H., 2012 Jan 2, Innovation in Materials Science and Emerging Technology. p. 349-353 5 p. (Applied Mechanics and Materials; vol. 145).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Accidents
  • Law enforcement
  • Highway accidents
  • Statistics
  • Health
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using classification and regression tree and dimension reduction in analyzing motor vehicle traffic accidents

  Liu, Y. H., Kou, K. Y., Wu, H-H. & Nian, Y. C., 2016 Jan 1, In: Applied Mathematics and Information Sciences. 10, 2, p. 639-646 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Classification and Regression Trees
  • Accidents
  • Dimension Reduction
  • Highway accidents
  • Traffic
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Using Bayesian network and LRFM model in a pediatric dental clinic

  Huang, S-C., Wei, J. T., Lin, S. Y. & Wu, H-H., 2012 Jul 30, Proceedings - 2012 International Symposium on Computer, Consumer and Control, IS3C 2012. p. 20-23 4 p. 6228238. (Proceedings - 2012 International Symposium on Computer, Consumer and Control, IS3C 2012).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Pediatrics
  • Bayesian networks
  • Health insurance
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using a self-organized metallic microsphere array to enhance image brightness and contrast for volumetric 3D displays

  Chuang, J. F. & Wang, K., 2011 Sep 9, WCICA 2011 - 2011 World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, Conference Digest. p. 904-907 4 p. 5970647. (Proceedings of the World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation (WCICA)).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Microspheres
  • Three dimensional displays
  • Luminance
  • Light emitting diodes
  • Lenses
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using apriori algorithm to explore the influence of pressure from patients with dementia on caregivers from a medical center in Taiwan

  Chen, W. J., Wang, W. F., Liu, Y. H., Jhang, K. M., Chen, F. M., Yeh, C. Y., Lin, C. W., Kang, Y. C., Chang, C. M., Wang, C. J. & Wu, H. H., 2019, In: Journal of Quality. 26, 6, p. 395-418 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Apriori Algorithm
  • Dementia
  • Caregivers
  • Taiwan
  • Marital Status
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using a planar rack cutter with variable modulus to generate a spherical gear pair

  Yang, H. C. & Sun, C. Y., 2020 Jan 1, In: Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering. 44, 1, p. 108-120 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Gears
  • Gear teeth
  • Mathematical models

• Using an isomorphic problem pair to learn introductory physics: Transferring from a two-step problem to a three-step problem

  Lin, S. Y. & Singh, C., 2013 Oct 10, In: Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research. 9, 2, 020114.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • students
  • physics
  • quiz
  • student
  • calculus
  36 Citations (Scopus)

• Using an Imaginary Planar Rack Cutter to Create a Spherical Gear Pair with Continue Involute Teeth

  Yang, H-C. Y., 2017 Nov 1, In: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 42, 11, p. 4725-4735 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Rack
  • Continue
  • Two Parameters
  • Degree of freedom
  • Mathematical Model
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Using an analytic hierarchy process to develop competencies on mould product creativity for vocational college students

  Chen, D-C., Chen, C. P., Lee, C. Y., You, C. S. & Jao, C. H., 2011 Dec 1, In: World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education. 9, 1, p. 54-59 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • vocational college
  • Textbooks
  • Analytic hierarchy process
  • creativity
  • Students
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Using analogical problem solving with different scaffolding supports to learn about friction

  Lin, S. Y. & Singh, C., 2012, 2011 Physics Education Research Conference. p. 251-254 4 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings; vol. 1413).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • problem solving
  • students
  • friction
  • static friction
  • actuators
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Using a hybrid MCDM methodology to identify critical factors in new product development

  Yeh, T. M., Pai, F-Y. & Liao, C. W., 2014 Mar 1, In: Neural Computing and Applications. 24, 3-4, p. 957-971 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Product development
  • Analytic hierarchy process
  • Managers
  • Decision making
  • Quality management
  30 Citations (Scopus)

• Using AHP to project-based learning develop in machinery manufacturing of technology universities students

  Chen, D. C., You, C. S. & Huang, Y. C., 2017 Jan 1, Emerging Technologies for Education - 2nd International Symposium, SETE 2017, Held in Conjunction with ICWL 2017, Revised Selected Papers. Huang, T-C., Lau, R., Huang, Y-M., Spaniol, M. & Yuen, C-H. (eds.). Springer Verlag, p. 154-160 7 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 10676 LNCS).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Project-based Learning
  • Analytic Hierarchy Process
  • Universities
  • Analytic hierarchy process
  • Manufacturing

• Using AHP to evaluate the criteria of auto spare parts industry

  Wu, H. H. & Tsai, Y. N., 2012 Jan 1, In: Quality and Quantity. 46, 1, p. 359-364 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Spare Parts
  • Industry
  • Evaluate
  • industry
  • supplier
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Using AHP to critical thinking develop in precision measurement of vocational college students

  Chen, D. C., You, C. S., Gao, F. Y. & Lai, B. Y., 2017 Jan 1, Emerging Technologies for Education - 1st International Symposium, SETE 2016 Held in Conjunction with ICWL 2016, Revised Selected Papers. Gennari, R., Cao, Y., Huang, Y-M., Wu, W. & Xie, H. (eds.). Springer Verlag, p. 117-122 6 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 10108 LNCS).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytic Hierarchy Process
  • Analytic hierarchy process
  • Students
  • Content Analysis

• Using a hexagonal mirror for varying light intensity in the measurement of small-angle variation

  Hsieh, M. C., Lin, J. Y. & Chang, C. O., 2016 Aug 16, In: Sensors (Switzerland). 16, 8, 1301.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Mirrors
  • luminous intensity
  • mirrors
  • Light
  • Laser beams
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Using a combination of RFM model and cluster analysis to analyze customers' values of a veterinary hospital

  Wei, J. T., Lin, S. Y., Yang, Y. Z. & Wu, H. H., 2020, In: IAENG International Journal of Computer Science. 47, 3, p. 442-448 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cluster analysis
  • Self organizing maps
  • Marketing

• Using a Canny-edge-detection based method to characterize in-plane micro-actuators

  Cheng, C. Y., Lin, Y. B. & Wang, K., 2012 Jun 1, 2012 7th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2012. p. 729-732 4 p. 6196878. (2012 7th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2012).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Edge detection
  • Actuators
  • Electrostatic actuators
  • Testing
  • Inspection