Di Zou

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Haoran Xie

Hunan University of Arts and Science

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Fu Lee Wang

City University of Hong Kong

Gary Cheng

Education University of Hong Kong

Xieling Chen

Guangzhou University

Ruofei Zhang

Education University of Hong Kong

Lucas Kohnke

Education University of Hong Kong

Tak-Lam Wong

Douglas College

Fan Su

Shanghai Normal University

Shoulin Zhang

The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine

Reggie Kwan

City University of Hong Kong

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Yunnan Agricultural University

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Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

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Sichuan University

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A study on the effectiveness of electronic and paper dictionaries: comparing the hybrid use of both and the pure use of either

International Journal of Innovation and Learning (2017)

Di Zou Haoran Xie Fu Lee Wang Tak Lam Wong Qingyuan Wu

Playing an important role in assisting vocabulary acquisition, dictionary use has been studied from various perspectives, among which, investigation of the facilitative effects of dictionary consultation in promoting word learning is a particular focus. However, no research has ever been conducted to compare the effectiveness of various approaches to dictionary consultation (e.g., the pure use of either paper or electronic dictionary, or the hybrid use of both). The present research, therefore, responds to this call and conducts two experiments among 185 language learners to examine the facilitative effects of diverse methods of dictionary use. We also interview the participants to inspect their perceptions of dictionary use. The empirical results demonstrate the superiority of the paper dictionary over the electronic dictionary, the usefulness of repetition, and the greater effectiveness of the hybrid use of both paper and electronic dictionary than the pure use of either. The results also shed light on the factors that are of concern to language learners while using dictionaries. We further conclude this study by highlighting the importance of processing for constructing memory, repetition for consolidating memory, and diversity for reinforcing memory in promoting word learning.

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10.1504/ijil.2017.084364

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The Augmented Hybrid Graph Framework for Multi-level E-Learning Applications

Lecture notes in computer science (2016)

Di Zou Haoran Xie Tak-Lam Wong Fu Lee Wang Qingyuan Wu

Information Overload

10.1007/978-3-319-41165-1_32

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Identification and characterization of the chemical constituents of Simiao Wan by ultra high performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry coupled to an automated multiple data processing method

Journal of Separation Science (2014)

Aihua Zhang Di Zou Guangli Yan Yunlong Tan Hui Sun

The chemical constituents of Simiao Wan (SW), a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, are difficult to determine and remain unclear. To more efficiently detect ions, a multiple data processing approach has been used in the characterization of the compounds. In this study, a rapid and sensitive method based on ultra high performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry and the multiple data processing approach was established to characterize the chemical constituents of SW. Ultra high performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry coupled with the multiple data processing approach could efficiently remove nonrelated ion signals from accurate mass data. We report the application of the multiple data processing approach for comprehensive detection and rapid identification of chemical constituents of SW. Of note, the total analysis time for separation was less than 20 min without losing any resolution. In the variable, importance in projection plot of orthogonal projection to latent structure-discriminant analysis, a total of 72 ions of interest (37 ions in positive mode, 38 ions in negative mode and three ions in both mode) were extracted or tentatively characterized based on their retention times, exact mass measurement for each molecular ion and subsequent fragment ions. In summary, the methodology proposed in this study could be valuable for the structural characterization and identification of the multiple constituents in the traditional Chinese medicine formula SW.

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10.1002/jssc.201400105

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Preliminary Performance Assessment on Ask4Summary’s Reading Methods for Summary Generation

Lecture notes in computer science (2023)

Rita Kuo Maria Fernandez Iriarte Di Zou Maiga Chang

Python

10.1007/978-3-031-32883-1_55

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Towards the Design of a Personalized Vocabulary Learning System for University Graduates Based on Context Readability and Task Diversity

Communications in computer and information science (2023)

Gary Cheng Di Zou

Vocabulary Learning

10.1007/978-981-99-8255-4_12

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Learning English with the mobile language learning application 'Duolingo': the experiences of three working adults at different proficiency levels

International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation (2022)

Di Zou Fan Su

M-learning

10.1504/ijmlo.2022.10049576

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Expression profiling of planarians shed light on a dual role of programmed cell death during the regeneration

Journal of Cellular Biochemistry (2018)

Junsong Yuan Zhihong Wang Di Zou Quekun Peng Rui Peng

Abstract Most animals hold the ability to regenerate damaged cells, tissues, and even any lost part of their bodies. To date, there is little known about the precise regulatory mechanism of regeneration and many fundamental questions remain unanswered. To further understand the precise regulatory mechanism of regeneration, we used planarian Dugesia japonica as a model and sequenced the transcriptomes of their regenerated tissues at different regeneration stages. Through de novo assembly and expression profiling, we found that Heat shock protein and MAPK pathway were involved into early response of regeneration in D. japonica . In addition, immune response, cell proliferation, and migration were activated during regeneration. Of notes, our results revealed a specific functional role of programmed cell death (PCD) in regeneration of D. japonica . PCD may not only remove the damaged and superfluous tissues for further patterning with regenerated tissues, but also provide signals to trigger neoblasts proliferation and differentiation directly. Together, our results revealed Heat shock protein and MAPK pathway mediated early response of regeneration and found a dual role of PCD in regeneration D. japonica . Meanwhile, we constructed regulatory networks of apoptosis, autophagy, and related signaling pathways and proposed a schematic model, which provided a global landscape of regeneration.

Planarian

10.1002/jcb.26779

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ChatGPT for Language Teaching and Learning

RELC Journal (2023)

Lucas Kohnke Benjamin Luke Moorhouse Di Zou

In this technology review, we explore the affordances of the generative AI chatbot ChatGPT for language teaching and learning. In addition to this, we also present debates and drawbacks of ChatGPT. Finally, we present the digital competencies teachers and learners require to use this chatbot ethically and effectively to support language learning.

Chatbot

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10.1177/00336882231162868

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Mutant Kras co-opts a proto-oncogenic enhancer network in inflammation-induced metaplastic progenitor cells to initiate pancreatic cancer

Nature Cancer (2020)

Yong Li Yi He Junya Peng Zhendong Su Zeyao Li

Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia

10.1038/s43018-020-00134-z

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MicroRNA-377 Downregulates Bcl-xL and Increases Apoptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells

Oncology Research Featuring Preclinical and Clinical Cancer Therapeutics (2017)

Hongyan Ge Di Zou Yingshu Wang Hao Jiang Liping Wang

Aberrantly expressed microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) and their role in cancer development have recently gained more attention. However, the potential role of miRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains largely unknown. In this study, we demonstrated that miR-377 was markedly downregulated in HCC cell lines and primary human HCC tissues. The decreased expression of miR-377 contributes to the upregulation of Bcl-xL expression by targeting its 3-untranslated region (3-UTR). Functionally, knockdown of miR-377 noticeably increased HCC cell growth and colony formation and inhibited apoptosis. In contrast, overexpression of miR-377 suppressed cell proliferation and increased apoptosis. This study provides new insights for the use of miR-377 as a potential molecular target in HCC therapy.

10.3727/096504016x14719078133168

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