The impact of regional economic integration under the GATT /WTO regime toward the peace process: The case of conflict resolution between Taiwan and Mainland China

The main idea of this dissertation is to analyze the possible range of expected a bilateral trade agreement toward economic integration between Taiwan and Mainland China as the first step of peace process. By doing this, this dissertation is devoted to the examination of the "regional economic integration under the GATT/WTO regime" and its impacts on the "peace process," especially in the circumstance of Taiwan Strait. Although the mutual economic and trade transactions are closer than ever before, the political conflicts between Taiwan and Mainland China are too serious to nearly reach war. Taking into consideration the successful accession into the WTO of both parties, the Cross-Strait Relationship is better be conducted under a broader legal framework in the future. Although there is no official trade agreement between the two parties, actual trade and business transaction are increasing year by year. Here comes a critical question: "Is economic integration between the two parties really pushing toward the peace process?" Taiwan and Mainland China have the same interest of "economic interdependence" in one hand, but also have opposite "sovereignty identity" in the other hand. Thus, the positive trade expectation from both governments can reduce the tension and hostage and contribute to the prosperity and stability of the regional economy. In order to analyze the complex political and economic paradox, this dissertation used interdisciplinary researches on international law, international economics, and international relations theory. In fact, Taiwan and Mainland China are both WTO members now, and the deeper economic integration under the GATT/WTO regime is the positive approach for both governments to promote closer economic relationship. This dissertation assumed that economic integration between Taiwan and Mainland China could be the first step of the peace process. To negotiate a possible legal framework of "free trade arrangement" or "common market agreement" examined under the GATT/WTO regime is the best way to avoid the sovereignty conflicts between the two sides. This dissertation would discuss the "substantial negotiation issues" in Cross-Strait economic integration process, and also addressed a new idea of "negotiation institutional system design" and "timetable of the procedure" in this legal framework. Finally, this dissertation would provide the recommendation for establishing the "Three Pillars" (Single Market, Justice & Democracy, and Common Foreign & Security) as the next step of the peace process in the future.</p

Gold Nanocluster-Based Nanozyme for High-Throughput Colorimetric Detection of SARS-CoV‑2

There is an urgent need for efficient and convenient methods to detect SARS-CoV-2 as the global pandemic continues. Currently, detection of COVID-19 relies primarily on reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR), a laboratory-based method that is time-consuming. To tackle this challenge, the study proposes an immediate high-throughput detection platform for SARS-CoV-2. The platform uses a gold nanoenzymatic colorimetric assay that focuses on the specific detection of 3CLpro in SARS-CoV-2. The platform has been extensively characterized for stability, sensitivity, detection range, and response time. The colorimetric detection method not only provides easy-to-read results but also allows color readings to be taken using a smartphone, with accuracy comparable to that of large instruments such as a microplate reader. The innovation of this technology lies in the ability to achieve instant high-throughput detection, which makes rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 feasible. The proposed detection platform has a wide range of potential applications, particularly in the field of virus detection, providing an efficient and reliable solution for managing current pandemics and future disease prevention and control

Characterization of Isoquinoline Alkaloids from <i>Neolitsea sericea</i> var. <i>aurata</i> by HPLC-SPE-NMR

Application of the HPLC-SPE-NMR technique to identify the alkaloids in an EtOH extract of the leaves of Neolitsea sericea var. aurata led to the characterization of 14 alkaloids while consuming plant material equivalent to 1.1 g. Of these, seven are N-oxides, four of which are new, namely, 9S,17S-pallidine Nα-oxide (6), 1S,2S-reticuline Nα-oxide (8), 6R,6aS-boldine Nβ-oxide (9), and 6S,6aS-N-methyllaurotetanine Nα-oxide (13). Their structures were also confirmed by partial synthesis

Supplemental Material for Wang et al., 2019

Figure S1. Upregulation of constitutive escapees in females relative to males.Figure S2. Pcdhgexpression is not affected by Smchd1ablation in mouse NPCs.Figure S3. PCDHB and PCDHGexpression in arhinia patients.Figure S4. PCDHB and PCDHGexpression in FSHD2 patients.Figure S5. Slight upregulation of the PCDHAgenes in the myotube culture of FSHD2 patient F14.Figure S6. Smchd1ablation affects the expression and chromatin states of the HoxAandHoxDcluster in mice. Figure S7. Smchd1ablation affects the expression, chromatin states, and 3D organization of HoxCcluster in mice. </div

Additional file 1: of Epidemiology and long-term disease burden of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in Taiwan: a population-based, propensity score-matched cohort study

Flow chart of study cohort selection. (PDF 280 kb

Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients According to Front-line Treatment.

<p>SD: standard deviation; CCI: Charlson comorbidity index; CVD: cardiovascular disease; CKD: chronic kidney disease.</p><p>^aANOVA for continuous variables</p><p>^bChi-square test for categorical variables.</p><p>Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients According to Front-line Treatment.</p

Additional file 3: of Epidemiology and long-term disease burden of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in Taiwan: a population-based, propensity score-matched cohort study

Incremental changes of outpatient visit in days after herpes zoster infection (Year 1). (PDF 88 kb

Description of the psychological constructs in the structural model (N = 413).

Description of the psychological constructs in the structural model (N = 413).</p

Additional file 2: of Epidemiology and long-term disease burden of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in Taiwan: a population-based, propensity score-matched cohort study

ICD-9-CM codes of autoimmune diseases. (PDF 184 kb

Direct and indirect effects among all the constructs tested in the model (N = 413).

Direct and indirect effects among all the constructs tested in the model (N = 413).</p