WuFeng University

About: WuFeng University is a education organization based out in Minxiong, Taiwan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Evolutionary algorithm & Password. The organization has 207 authors who have published 259 publications receiving 2212 citations.

The adoption of mobile healthcare by hospital's professionals: An integrative perspective

Abstract: The adoption rate of mobile healthcare is relatively low in the hospital. In practice, a study of how healthcare professionals adopt mobile services to support their work is imperative. An integration of TAM and TPB, concerning both technological and organizational aspects, is important for understanding the adoption of mobile healthcare. However, mobile healthcare is a wireless device which is often used in a voluntary motive. Service provisions for pervasive and timely usage and individual psychological states are critical in determining its use. Accordingly, perceived service availability (PSA) and personal innovativeness in IT (PIIT) may be the important drivers to be included in TAM and TPB. This study thus proposed such a research framework from a broader and integrative perspective. The empirical examination showed high predictive power for adoption intention and the influential role of these important variables.

Effect of circulating fluidized bed combustion ash on the properties of roller compacted concrete

Abstract: Circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) ash, which has such a high content of f-CaO and SO3, is a waste or by-product of petroleum coke combustion power stations. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of CFBC ash on the properties of roller compacted concrete (RCC). CFBC ash was used to replace fine aggregate with various dosages (5%, 10% and 15%) by weight. All mixtures were designed according to ACI 211.3R and prepared for testing. During casting, cylinders were vibrated and compacted with different pressures of 25 g/cm2, 50 g/cm2 and 75 g/cm2, respectively. Test results show that CFBC ash can increase the water absorption and effectively reduce the initial surface absorption. Meanwhile, CFBC ash has a positive effect on compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and sulphate attack resistance of hardened RCC. SEM revealed that the main hydration products of specimens containing CFBC ash are AFt (ettringite), C–S–H (hydrated calcium silicate) and portlandite. Based on the presented observations and results, RCC with the dosage of 5% CFBC ash as fine aggregate replacement and the roller compaction pressure of 75 g/cm2 is recommended.