Fu Jen Catholic University

About: Fu Jen Catholic University is a education organization based out in Taipei, Taiwan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Medicine. The organization has 6842 authors who have published 9512 publications receiving 171005 citations. The organization is also known as: FJU & Fu Jen.

A Secure User Anonymity and Authentication Scheme Using AVISPA for Telecare Medical Information Systems

Abstract: Telecare medicine information systems (TMIS) have been known as an effective mechanism to increase quality and security of healthcare services. In other to the protection of patient privacy, several authentication schemes have been proposed in TMIS, however, most of them have a security problems. Recently, Das proposed a secure and robust password-based remote user authentication scheme for the integrated EPR information system. However, in this paper, we show that his scheme have some security flaws. Then, we shall propose a secure authentication scheme to overcome their weaknesses. We prove the proposed scheme with random oracle and also use the BAN logic to prove the correctness of the proposed scheme. Furthermore, we simulate our scheme for the formal security analysis using the AVISPA (Automated Validation of Internet Security Protocols and Applications) tool.

Precursors of the charge-transfer-to-solvent states in I-(H2O)n clusters

Abstract: In this paper an ab initio theoretical study of the precursors of the charge-transfer-to-solvent (CTTS) states in I-(H2O)n clusters is presented. While there is no bound excited state in monohydrated iodide I-(H2O), the CTTS precursor states, denoted as I-(H2O)n*, emerge at cluster size n ≥ 2, which confirms a recent experimental observation [Serxner et al. J. Chem. Phys. 1996, 105, 7231.]. In addition, two or more bound excited states are found for larger clusters. The absorption maximum of the interior structure of I-(H2O)6 is found to be 5.02 eV, comparable to the experimental value of 5.48 eV found in the bulk, indicating that the first hydration shell of the aqueous halide makes a very significant contribution to the solvation energy of the lowest CTTS state and that the molecular details of solvent molecules play an important role in forming the CTTS states. Comparing the CTTS precursor states I-(H2O)n* with the electronic states of the corresponding water cluster anions, e-(H2O)n, shows that the ex...

Seroepidemiology of Toxocara canis infection among mountain aboriginal schoolchildren living in contaminated districts in eastern Taiwan.

Abstract: We conducted a seroepidemiological study of Toxocara canis infection among mountain aboriginal schoolchildren aged 7–12 years living in contaminated districts in eastern Taiwan. To detect sera IgG (=1:64) we used a T. canis larval excretory-secretory antigen-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A short questionnaire elicited information on the practices of raising dogs playing with soil eating raw vegetables or whether the child normally washed his/her hands before eating. The overall seroprevalence was quite high reaching 76.6% (252/329). Neither age nor gender seemed to be important factors related to a positive serology. Aboriginal schoolchildren who raised dogs (OR = 1.83 95% CI: 1.04–3.19 P = 0.03) or played with soil (OR = 2.52 95% CI: 1.49–4.25 P < 0.001) seemed to be more susceptible to T. canis infection than those who did not. Children who habitually washed their hands before eating (OR = 0.57 95% CI: 0.33–0.97 P = 0.04) had a lower chance of acquiring T. canis infection than those who did not. (authors)

The Association between Dietary Patterns and Semen Quality in a General Asian Population of 7282 Males.

Abstract: Objective To explore the associations between different dietary patterns and semen quality in a general Asian male population. Methods Cross-sectional study. Healthy Taiwanese men aged 18 years or older who participated in a standard medical screening program from 2008-2013 run by a private firm were included in this study. Semen parameters including sperm concentration (SC), total sperm motility (TSM), progressive motility (PRM) and normal sperm morphology (NSM) were recorded. A dietary questionnaire was used to categorize the participants into 5 groups: “Healthy diet”, “Western diet”, “High-carbohydrate diet”, “High sweet snacks & sugar-sweetened drinks” and “High-sodium diet”. Results A total of 7282 men completed the questionnaire regarding dietary pattern, and examination of anthropometric indexes was performed and laboratory data were obtained. A high intake of a “Western diet” resulted in statistically linear declines of SC and NSM (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001). Similarly, a greater intake of “High sweet snacks & sugar-sweetened drinks” was associated with a lower SC (P = 0.001). Increased intake of a “High-carbohydrate diet” was related to higher prevalences of abnormal TSM and PRM (P = 0.012 and P = 0.025). Similarly, a greater intake of a “High-sodium diet” was correlated with an elevated prevalence of abnormal NSM (P = 0.035). Conclusions This study showed that a greater intake of a “Western diet” is associated with poorer SC and NSM, a “High sweet snacks and sugar-sweetened drinks” intake is correlated with a lower SC, and high-carbohydrate food is related to elevated prevalences of abnormal TSM and PRM.