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(1)氣相層析質譜儀
GC mass spectrometry，GC/MS
(2) 串聯式液相層析質譜儀
liquid chromatography triple quadrupole mass spectrometry，LC/MS/MS
(3) 氣相層析儀
gas chromatography，GC
(4) 離子層析儀
ion chromatography，IC

Research

Research Papers (Total=78)：
IF: Impact Factor; Ranking: journal ranking in that field. (*: corresponding author) 

  1. Yan, J.; Lai, C.H.; Lung, S.C.C.; Wang, W.C.; Huang, C.C.; Chen, G.W.; … & Lin, C.H. (2017). Carbon black aggregates cause endothelial dysfunction by activating ROCK. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 338, 66-75. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.05.025 
  2. Tung, J.C.; Huang, W.C.; Yang, J.C.; Chen, G.Y.; Fan, C.C.; Chien, Y.C.; Lin, P.S.; Lung, S.C.C. & Chang, W.C. (2017). Auramine O, an incense smoke ingredient, promotes lung cancer malignancy. Environmental Toxicology, n/a-n/a. doi: 10.1002/tox.22451 IF: 2.738 and ranking 71/229=31% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES) 
  3. Chen, L. J.; Ho, Y. H.; Lee, H. C.; Wu, H. C.; Liu, H. M.; Hsieh, H. H.; … & Lung, S. C. C. (2017). An Open Framework for Participatory PM2.5 Monitoring in Smart Cities. IEEE Access, PP(99), 1-1. doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2017.2723919 IF: 3.870 and ranking 27/146=18.5% (COMPUTER SCIENCE) 
  4. Yan, J.; Chen, L.; Huang, C.C.; Lung, S.C. C.; Yang, L.; Wang, W.C.; … & Lin, C.H. (2017). Consecutive evaluation of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide nanoplatelets immunotoxicity on monocytes. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 153, 300-309. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.02.036 IF: 4.269 and ranking 39/144=27.1% (CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL) 
  5. Shen, Y.S. and Lung, S.C.C. (2017). Mediation pathways and effects of green structures on respiratory mortality via reducing air pollution. Scientific Reports, 7, 42854. doi: 10.1038/srep42854 IF: 5.525 and ranking 7/63=11.1% (MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES) 
  6. Wu, C.D.; Chen, Y.C.; Pan, W.C.; Zeng, Y.T.; Chen, M.J.; Guo, Y.L. & Lung, S.C.C. (2017). Land-use regression with long-term satellite-based greenness index and culture-specific sources to model PM2.5 spatial-temporal variability. Environmental Pollution. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2017.01.074 IF: 5.008 and ranking 17/225=7.6% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  7. Shen, Y.S. and Lung, S.C.C.* (2016). Can green structure reduce the mortality of cardiovascular diseases? Science of The Total Environment, 566–567, 1159-1167. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.05.159 IF: 4.317 and ranking 32/225=14.2% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  8. Yang, L.; Wang, W.C.; Lung, S.C.C.; Sun, Z.; Chen, C.; Chen, J.K.; … & Lin, C.H. (2016). Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are associated with increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during haze events in China. Science of The Total Environment. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.08.211 IF: 4.317 and ranking 32/225=14.2% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  9. Chern, Y.R.;Wu, C.D.; Pan, W.C.; Chen, M.J.; Lung, S.C.C.; Su, H.J. & Chang, K.C. (2016). Spatial correlation analysis of elderly suicides and Urban Heat Island Effects: an ecological study in Taipei, 2000-2008 (老年人口自殺與熱島效應之空間關聯分析：以2000年至2008年台北都會區生態調查研究為例). Taiwan J Public Health, 35(4), 406-417. doi: 10.6288/TJPH201635104089
  10. Wu, C.D. and Lung, S.C.C.* (2016). Application of 3-D Urbanization Index to Assess Impact of Urbanization on Air Temperature. Scientific Reports, 6:24351. doi: 10.1038/srep24351 IF: 5.525 and ranking 7/63=11.1% (MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES)
  11. Kallawicha, K.; Chuang, Y.C.; Lung, S.C.C.; Han, B.C.; Ting, Y.F. & Chao, H.J. (2016). Exposure to ambient bioaerosols is associated with allergic skin diseases in Greater Taipei residents. Environmental Pollution. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2016.06.057 IF: 5.008 and ranking 17/225=7.6% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  12. West, J.; Cohen, A.; Dentener, F.; Brunekreef, B.; Zhu, T.; Armstrong, B.; … Lung, S.C.; … & Wiedinmyer, C. (2016). What we breathe impacts our health: improving understanding of the link between air pollution and health. Environmental Science & Technology. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.5b03827 IF: 6.396 and ranking 14/225=6.2% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  13. Tsai, I. C.; Chen, J.P.; Lung, C.S.C.; Li, N.; Chen, W.N.; Fu, T.M.; Chang, C.C. & Hwang, G.D. (2015). Sources and formation pathways of organic aerosol in a subtropical metropolis during summer. Atmospheric Environment, 117, 51-60. doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2015.07.005 IF: 3.841 and ranking 42/225=18.7% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  14. Yu, K.P.; Yang, K.R.; Chen, Y.C.; Gong, J.Y.; Chen, Y.P.; Shih, H.C., & Lung, C.S.C. (2015). Indoor air pollution from gas cooking in five Taiwanese families. Building and Environment, 93, 258-266. doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.06.024 IF: 3.804 and ranking 4/126=3.2% (ENGINEERING, CIVIL)
  15. Lung, S.C.C.* and Liu, C.H. (2015). Fast analysis of 29 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitro-PAHs with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-atmospheric pressure photoionization-tandem mass spectrometry. Scientific Reports,5:12992. doi: 10.1038/srep12992 IF: 5.525 and ranking 7/63=11.1%. (MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES)
  16. Kallawicha, K.; Tsai, Y.J.; Chuang, Y.C.; Lung, S.C.C.; Wu, C.D.; Chen, T.H.; … & Chao, H.J. (2015). The spatiotemporal distributions and determinants of ambient fungal spores in the Greater Taipei area. Environmental Pollution, 204:173-180, doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2015.04.020 IF: 5.008 and ranking 17/225=7.6% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  17. Kallawicha, K.; Lung, S.C.C.; Chuang, Y.C.; Wu, C.D.; Chen, T.H.; Tsai, Y.J. & Chao, H.J. (2015). Spatiotemporal Distributions and Land-Use Regression Models of Ambient Bacteria and Endotoxins in the Greater Taipei Area. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 15(4):1-12. doi: 10.4209/aaqr.2015.01.0036 IF: 2.518 and ranking 78/225=34.7% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  18. Chang, C.C.; Wang, J.L.; Lung, S.C.C.; Chang, C.Y.; Lee, P.J.; Chew, C.; Liao, W.C.; Chen, W.N. & Ou-Yang, C.F. (2014). Seasonal characteristics of biogenic and anthropogenic isoprene in tropical-subtropical urban environments. Atmospheric Environment. 99, 298-308, DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv. IF: 3.841 and ranking 42/225=18.7% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  19. Lung, S.C.C.*; Lee, C.R. & Hu, S.C. (2014). Inequality of Asian-type Neighborhood Environmental Quality in Communities with Different Urbanization Levels. Environmental Science & Policy,38:1-10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2013.10.009. IF: 3.776 and ranking 60/225=26.7% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  20. Lung, S.C.C.*; Hsaio, P.K.; Wen, T.Y.; Liu, C.H.; Fu, C.B. & Cheng, Y.T. (2014). Variability of Intra-urban Exposure to Particulate Matter and CO from Asian-type Community Pollution Sources. Atmospheric Environment, 83:6-13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2013.10.046. IF: 3.841 and ranking 42/225=18.7% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  21. Chuang, H.C.; BéruBé, K.; Lung, S.C.; Bai, K.J. & Jones, T. (2013). Investigation into the Oxidative Potential Generated by the Formation of Particulate Matter from Incense Combustion. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 244:142-150. IF: 5.641 and ranking2/126=1.6%. (ENGINEERING, CIVIL)
  22. Lai, C.H.; Jaakkola, J.J.; Chuang, C.Y.; Liou, S.H.; Lung, S.C.; Loh, C.H.; Yu, D.S. & Strickland, P.T. (2013). Exposure to Cooking Oil Fumes and Oxidative Damages: A Longitudinal Study in Chinese Military Cooks. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, 23(1):94-100, DOI: 10.1038/jes.2012.87. IF: 3.068 and ranking30/173=17.3%. (PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)
  23. Lee, C.R.; Lung, S.C.C.* & Wu, C.D. (2013). Spatial Distribution and Socio-demographic Characteristics of High Traffic-related Exposure Population in Taipei (乾淨空氣何處尋？空氣汙染暴險之人口及地理不均等分佈). Journal of Population Studies, 47, 1-33. DOI: 10.6191/JPS.2013.47.01. Taiwan Social Science Citation Index (TSSCI)
  24. Sung, T.I.; Wu, P.C.; Lung, S.C.; Lin, C.Y.; Chen, M.J. & Su, H.J.* (2013). Relationship between Heat Index and Mortality of 6 Major Cities in Taiwan. Science of the Total Environment, 442:275-281. IF: 4.317 and ranking 32/225=14.2% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  25. Wang, J.L.; Chew, C.; Chang, C.Y.; Liao, W.C.; Lung, S.C.C.; Chen, W.N.; Lee, P.J.; Lin, P.H. & Chang, C.C. (2013). Biogenic Isoprene in Subtropical Urban Settings and Implications for Air Quality. Atmospheric Environment, 79:369-379. DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2013.06.055. IF: 3.841 and ranking 42/225=18.7% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  26. Wu, C.D.; Lung, S.C.C.; Chuang, Y.C. & Jan, J.F. (2013). Forest Landscape Change at Shihmen Reservoir Catchment from 2002 to 2007. In Environmental History in East Asia: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Liu, T.J., Ed., ISBN-13: 978-0415717700.
  27. Wu, C.D.; Lung, S.C.C.* & Jan, J.F. (2013). Development of a 3-D Urbanization Index using Digital Terrain Models for Surface Urban Heat Island Effects. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 81:1-11. IF: 5.062 and ranking 2/28=7.1% (REMOTE SENSING)
  28. Chen, M.L.; Wang, L.; Chi, Y.K.; Mao, C.C.; Lung, S.C.C. & Mao, I.F.* (2012). PolybrominatedDiphenyl Ethers in Foodstuffs from Taiwan: Level and Human Dietary Exposure Assessment. Science of the Total Environment, 431:183-187, DOI: 10.1016/j.scitoenv.2012.05.046. IF: 4.317 and ranking 32/225=14.2% (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  29. Chen, M.J.; Lin, C.Y.; Wu, Y.T.; Wu, P.C.; Lung, S.C. & Su, H.J.* (2012). Effects of Extreme Precipitation to the Distribution of Infectious Diseases in Taiwan, 1994-2008. Plos One, 7(6);e34651, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0034651. IF: 3.535 and ranking11/63=17.5%. (MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES)
  30. Lee, M.W.; Chen, M.L.; Lung, S.C.C.; Tsai, C.J.; Lai, C.F.S.; Yang, S.C. & Mao, I.F. (2012). Increase of Urinary Concentrations of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine in Diesel Exhaust Emission Inspector Exposed to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 85(3):273-282, DOI: 10.1007/s00420-011-0663-2. IF: 2.137 and ranking64/173=37.0%. (PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)
  31. Lin, C.Y.; Chou, C.C.; Wang, Z.; Lung, S.C.; Lee, C.T.; Yuan, C.S.; Chen, W.N.; Chang, S.Y.; Hsu, S.C.; Chen, W.C. & Liu, S.C. (2012). Impact of Different Transport Mechanisms of Asian Dust and Anthropogenic Pollutants to Taiwan. Atmospheric Environment, 60:403-418. IF: 3.4841 and ranking 42/225=18.7%( ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
  32. Wu, C.D. and Lung, S.C.C.* (2012). Applying GIS and Fine-resolution Digital Terrain Models to Assess Three-dimensional Population Distribution under Traffic Impacts. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, 22(2):126-134. IF: 3.068 and ranking30/173=17.3%. (PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)
  33. Chang, L.T.*; Tang, C.S.; Tu, H.H. & Lung, S.C.C. (2011). Personal Exposures to Particle-bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for the Elderly and Elementary School Children. Epidemiology, 22(1):S198, DOI: 10.1097/01.ede.0000391942.65616.0d. IF: 5.738 and ranking5/158=3.2%.
  34. Chuang, H.C.; Jones, T.P.; Lung, S.C. & BéruBé, K.A.* (2011). Soot-driven Reactive Oxygen Species Formation from Incense Burning. Science of the Total Environment, 409 (22):4781-4787, DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.07.041. IF: 3.258 and ranking31/209=14.8%.
  35. Lung, S.C.C.*; Liu, C.H.; Fu, C.B.; Wen, T.Y. & Huang, S.Y. (2011). Exposures and Potential Risks in the Neighborhoods of 5 Different Restaurants Emitting Particulate Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. Epidemiology, 22(1):S90, DOI: 10.1097/01.ede.0000391942.17221.5f. IF: 5.738 and ranking5/158=3.2%.
  36. Lung, S.C.C.* and Liu, C.H. (2011). High-sensitivity Analysis of 6 Synthetic Musks by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Atmospheric Pressure Photoionization-Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Analytical Chemistry, 83(12):4955-4961, DOI: 10.1021/ac2006872. IF: 5.695 and ranking3/75=4.0%.
  37. Sung, T.I.; Chen, M.J.; Lin, C.Y.; Lung, S.C. & Su, H.J.* (2011). Relationship between Mean Daily Ambient Temperature Range and Hospital Admissions for Schizophrenia: Results from a National Cohort of Psychiatric Inpatients. Science of the Total Environment, 410:41-46, DOI: 10.1016/jscitotenv.2011.09.028. IF: 3.258 and ranking31/209=14.8%.
  38. Wu, P.C.; Lin, C.Y.; Lung, S.C.; Guo, H.R.; Chou, C.H. & Su, H.J.* (2011). Cardiovascular Mortality during Heat and Cold Events: Determinants of Regional Vulnerability in Taiwan. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 68(7):525-530, DOI: 10.1136/oem.2010.056168. IF: 3.215 and ranking25/158=15.8%.
  39. Chen, S.C.; Tsai, C.J.; Huang, C.Y.; Chen, H.D.; Chen, S.J.; Lin, C.C.; Tsai, J.H.; Chou, C.C.K.; Lung, S.C.C.; Huang, W.R.; Roam, G.D.; Wu, W.Y.; Smolik, J. & Dzumbova, L. (2010). Chemical Mass Closure and Chemical Characteristics of Ambient Ultrafine Particles and Other PM Fractions. Aerosol Science and Technology, 44(9):713-723, DOI: 10.1080/02786826.2010.486385. IF: 2.75 and ranking47/209=22.5%.
  40. Chou, C.C-K; Lee, C.T.; Cheng, M.T.; Yuan, C.S.; Chen, S.J.; Wu, Y.L.; Hsu, W.C.; Lung, S.C.C.; Hsu, S.C.; Lin, C.Y. & Liu, S.C. (2010). Seasonal Variation and Spatial Distribution of Carbonaceous Aerosols in Taiwan. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 10(19):9563-9578. IF: 5.51 and ranking3/74=4.1%.
  41. Hsu, S.C.; Liu, S.C.; Tsai, F.; Engling, G.; Lin, I.; Chou, C.; Kao, S.; Lung, S.; Chan, C.; Lin, S.; Huang, J.; Chi, K.; Chen, W.; Lin, F.; Huang, C.; Kuo, C.; Wu, T. & Huang, Y. (2010). High Wintertime Particulate Matter Pollution over an Offshore Island (Kinmen) off Southeastern China: An Overview. Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, 115:D17309, DOI: 10.1029/2006JD013641. IF: 3.174 and ranking23/170=13.5%.
  42. Hsu, S.C.; Liu, S.C.; Arimoto, R.; Shiah, F.K.; Gong, G.C.; Huang, Y.T.; Kao, S.J.; Chen, J.P.; Lin, F.J.; Lin, C.Y.; Huang, J.C.; Tsai, F. & Lung, S.C.C. (2010). Effects of Acidic Processing, Transport History, and Dust and Sea Salt Loadings on the Dissolution of Iron from Asian Dust. Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, 115:D19313, DOI: 10.1029/2009JD013442. IF: 3.174 and ranking23/170=13.5%.
  43. Hsu, S.C.*; Wong, G.T.; Gong, G.C.; Shiah, F.K.; Huang, Y.T.; Kao, S.J.; Tsai, F.; Lung, S.C.C.; Lin, F.J.; Lin, I.I.; Hung, C.C. & Tseng, C.M. (2010). Sources, Solubility, and Dry Deposition of Aerosol Trace Elements over the East China Sea. Marine Chemistry, 120(1-4):116-127, DOI: 10.1016/jmarchem.2008.10.003. IF: 3.00 and ranking7/60=11.7%.
  44. Lee, M.W.; Chen, M.L.; Lung, S.C.C.; Tsai, C.J.; Yin, X.J. & Mao, I.F.* (2010). Exposure Assessment of PM2.5 and Urinary 8-OHdG for Diesel Exhaust Emission Inspector. Science of the Total Environment, 408(3):505-510. IF: 3.258 and ranking31/209=14.8%.
  45. Zhang, Z.; Engling, G.*; Lin, C.Y.; Chou, C.C.; Lung, S.C.; Chang, S.Y.; Fan, S.; Chan, C.Y. & Zhang, Y.H. (2010). Chemical Speciation, Transport and Contribution of Biomass Burning Smoke to Ambient Aerosol in Guangzhou, a Mega City of China. Atmospheric Environment, 44(26):3187-3195. IF: 3.110 and ranking37/209=17.7%.
  46. Chang, C.C.; Wang, J.L.; Lung, S.C.C.; Liu, S.C. & Shiu, C.J. (2009). Source Characterization of Ozone Precursors by Complementary Approaches of Vehicular Indicator and Principal Component Analysis. Atmospheric Environment, 43(10):1771-1778,DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2008.12.023. IF: 3.110 and ranking37/209=17.7%.
  47. Engling, G.; Lee, J.J.; Tsai, Y.W.; Lung, S.C.C.; Chou, C.C.K. & Chan, C.Y. (2009). Size-resolved Anhydrosugar Composition in Smoke Aerosol from Controlled Field Burning of Rice Straw. Aerosol Science and Technology, 43:662-672, DOI: 10.1080/02786820902825113. IF: 2.78 and ranking47/209=22.5%.
  48. Hsu, S.C.*; Liu, S.C.; Huang, Y.T.; Chou, C.C.; Lung, S.; Liu, T.H.; Tu, J.Y. & Tsai, F. (2009). Long-range Southeastward Transport of Asian Biosmoke Pollution: Signature Detected by Aerosol Potassium in Northern Taiwan. Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, 114:D14301, DOI: 10.1029/2009jd011725. IF: 3.174 and ranking23/170=13.5%.
  49. Lin, C.Y.*; Lung, S.C.C.; Guo, H.R.; Wu, P.C. & Su, H.J. (2009). Climate Variability of Cold Surge and its Impact on the Air Quality of Taiwan. Climatic Change, 94(3-4):457-471, DOI: 10.1007/s10584-008-9495-9. IF: 3.634 and ranking22/209=10.5%.
  50. Wu, P.C.; Lay, J.G.; Lung, S.C.; Lin, C.Y.; Guo, H.R.; Huang, Z.L.; Chou, C.H. & Su, H.J. (2009). Determinants Characterizing Adaptive Capability for Island-Wide Cardiovascular Mortality at Extreme Temperatures in Taiwan. Epidemiology, 20(6):S89-S90. IF: 5.738 and ranking5/158=3.2%.
  51. Wu, P.C.; Lay, J.G.; Guo, H.R.; Lin, C.Y.; Lung, S.C. & Su, H.J.* (2009). Higher Temperature and Urbanization affect the Spatial Patterns of Dengue Fever Transmission in Subtropical Taiwan. Science of the Total Environment, 407(7):2224-2233, DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2008.11.034. IF: 3.258 and ranking31/209=14.8%.
  52. Chiang, W.F.; Yang, H.J.; Lung, S.C.C.; Huang, S.; Chiu, C.Y.; Liu, I.L.; Tsai, C.L. & Kuo, C.Y.* (2008). A Comparison of Elementary Schoolchildren's Exposure to Arsenic and Lead. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part C-Environmental Carcinogenesis & Ecotoxicology Reviews, 26(3):237-255, DOI: 10.1080/10590500802343958. IF: 3.565 and ranking25/209=12.0%.
  53. Hsu, S.C.*; Liu, S.C.; Huang, Y.T.; Lung, S.C.C.; Tsai, F.; Tu, J.Y. & Kao, S.J. (2008). A Criterion for Identifying Asian Dust Events Based on Al Concentration Data Collected from Northern Taiwan between 2002 and Early 2007. Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, 113(D18):D18306,DOI: 10.1029/2007jd009574. IF: 3.174 and ranking23/170=13.5%.
  54. Lee, J.J.*; Engling, G.; Lung, S.C.C. & Lee, K.Y. (2008). Particle Size Characteristics of Levoglucosan in Ambient Aerosols from Rice Straw Burning. Atmospheric Environment, 42(35):8300-8308, DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2008.07.047. IF: 3.110 and ranking37/209=17.7%.
  55. Lung, S.C.C.*; Cheng, H.W. & Fu, C.B. (2008). Potential Exposure and Risk of Fluoride Intakes from Tea Drinks Produced in Taiwan. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, 18(2):158-166, DOI: 10.1038/sj.jes.7500574. IF: 3.187 and ranking27/158=17.1%.
  56. Lung, S.C.C.*; Mao, I.F. & Liu, L.J.S. (2007). Residents' Particle Exposures in Six Different Communities in Taiwan. Science of the Total Environment, 377(1):81-92, DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.01.092. IF: 3.258 and ranking31/209=14.8%.
  57. Wang, S.M.; Chu, Y.M.; Lung, S.C.C.; Shih, T.S.; Lin, Y.C. & Chang, H.Y.* (2007). Combining Novel Strategy with Kinetic Approach in the Determination of Respective Respiration and Skin Exposure to N,N-dimethylformamide Vapor. Science of the Total Environment, 388:398-404, DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.08.007. IF: 3.258 and ranking31/209=14.8%.
  58. Wu, P.C.; Guo, H.R.; Lung, S.C.; Lin, C.Y. & Su, H.J.* (2007). Weather as an Effective Predictor for Occurrence of Dengue Fever in Taiwan. ActaTropica, 103(1):50-57, DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2007.05.014. IF: 2.787 and ranking4/22=18.2%.
  59. Chang, C.C.*; Wang, J.L.; Liu, S.C. & Lung, S.C.C. (2006). Assessment of Vehicular and Non-vehicular Contributions to Hydrocarbons using Exclusive Vehicular Indicators. Atmospheric Environment, 40(33):6349-6361, DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2006.05.043. IF: 3.110 and ranking37/206=17.7%.
  60. Hu, S.W.; Lin, Y.Y.; Wu, T.C.; Hong, C.C.; Chan, C.C. & Lung, S.C.C.* (2006). Workplace Air Quality and Lung Function among Dental Laboratory Technicians. American Journal of Industrial Medicine ,49(2):85-92, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.20249. IF: 1.973 and ranking62/158=39.2%.
  61. Liu, S.C.*; Lin, C.Y.; Hsu, S.C.; Lung, S.C.C. & Chou, C.C.K. (2006). An Assessment of the Impact of Dust Storms on Oceans around Taiwan. Plateau Meteorology, 25:S12-S16.
  62. Lung, S.C.C.*; Lin, C.C.; Liu, C.H.; Huang, S.Y. & Wen, T.Y. (2006). Commuters' Exposure to Particulates and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Taipei, Taiwan. Epidemiology, 17(6):S54, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-200611001-00108. IF: 5.738 and ranking5/158=3.2%.
  63. Wu, P.C.; Su, H.J.; Lin, C.Y.; Lung, S.C.; Guo, H.R. & Lay, J.G. (2006). The Effects of Temperature and Recovery of Vector on the Spatial Distribution of Dengue Fever Occurrences in Taiwan. Epidemiology, 17(6):S206, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-200611001-00525. IF: 5.738 and ranking5/158=3.2%.
  64. Hsu, S.C.*; Liu, S.C.; Jeng, W.L.; Lin, F.J.; Huang, Y.T.; Lung, S.C.C.; Liu, T.H. & Tu, J.Y. (2005). Variations of Cd/Pb and Zn/Pb Ratios in Taipei Aerosols Reflecting Long-range Transport or Local Pollution Emissions. Science of the Total Environment, 347(1-3):111-121, DOI: 10.1016/j.1016/j.scitotenv.2004.12.021. IF: 3.258 and ranking31/209=14.8%.
  65. Lung, S.C.C.; Guo, Y.L.L. & Chang, H.Y.* (2005). Serum Concentrations and Profiles of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Taiwan Yu-cheng Victims Twenty Years after the Incident. Environmental Pollution, 136(1):71-79, DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2004.12.001. IF: 3.730 and ranking20/209=9.6%.
  66. Wu, P.C.; Su, H.J.; Guo, H.R.; Lung, S.C. & Lin C.Y. (2005) Temperature can be an effective predictor for dengue fever outbreak. Epidemiology, 16 (5): S72, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-200509000-00176. IF: 5.738 and ranking 5/158=3.2%.
  67. Chou, C.C.K.*; Lin, C.Y.; Chen, T.K.; Hsu, S.C.; Lung, S.C.; Liu, S.C. & Young, C.Y. (2004). Influence of Long-range Transport Dust Particles on Local Air Quality: A Case Study on Asian Dust Episodes in Taipei during the Spring of 2002. Terrestrial Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, 15(5):881-899. IF: 0.705 and ranking139/170=81.8%.
  68. Lung, S.C.C.*; Liu, C.H.; Huang, S.Y.; Lin, T.J.; Chou, C.C.K. & Liu, S.C. (2004) Water-soluble Ions of Aerosols in Taipei in Spring 2002. Terrestrial, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, 15(5):901-923. IF: 0.705 and ranking139/170=81.8%.
  69. Lung, S.C.C.*; Wu, M.J. & Lin, C.C. (2004). Customer’s exposure to PM2.5and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Smoking/Non-smoking Sections of 24-hour Coffee Shops. Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology, 14(7):529-535, DOI: 10.1038/sj.jea.7500371. IF: 3.187 and ranking27/158=17.1%.
  70. Lung, S.C.C.*; Guo, K.J.; Chen, P.Y.; Tsai, P.F. & Chen, P.C. (2004). Participants’ Exposure to PM2.5 and Gaseous/Particulate Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons during the Ma-tsu Goddess Parade. Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology, 14(7):536-543, DOI: 10.1038/sj.jea.7500372. IF: 3.187 and ranking27/158=17.1%.
  71. Wu, P.C.; Tsai, J.C.; Li, R.C.; Lung, S.C.C. & Su, H.J.* (2004). Increased Levels of Ambient Fungal Spores in Taiwan are Associated with Dust Events from China. Atmospheric Environment, 38(29):4879-4886, DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2004.05.039. IF: 3.110 and ranking37/209=17.7%.
  72. Lung, S.C.C.*; Chen, C.F.; Hu, S.C. & Bau, Y.P. (2003). Exposure of Taiwan Residents to Polychlorinated Biphenyl Congeners from Farmed, Ocean-caught, and Imported Fish. Environmental Science and Technology, 37(20):4579-4585, DOI: 10.1021/es026478f. IF: 5.257 and ranking7/209=3.3%.
  73. Lung, S.C.C.*; Shiau, B.G. & Chiang, K.M. (2003). Fluoride Concentrations in Three Types of Commercially Packed Tea Drinks in Taiwan. Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology, 13:66-73, DOI: 10.1038/sj.jea.7500259. IF: 3.187 and ranking27/158=17.1%.
  74. Lung, S.C.C.* and Hu, S.C. (2003). Generation Rates and Emission Factors of Particulate Matter and Particle-bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons of Incense Sticks. Chemosphere, 50:673-679, DOI: 10.1016/s0045-6535(02)00613-6. IF: 3.137 and ranking36/209=17.2%.
  75. Lung, S.C.C.*; Kao, M. & Hu, S.C. (2003). Contribution of Incense Burning to Indoor PM10 and Particle-bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons under Two Ventilation Conditions. Indoor Air, 13:194-199, DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0668.2003.00197.x. IF: 3.302 and ranking2/57=3.5%.
  76. Lung, S.C.C.* and Kao, M. (2003). Worshippers’ Exposure to Particulate Matters at Two Buddhist Temples in Taiwan. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 53: 130-135. IF: 1.204 and ranking136/209=65.1%.
  77. Lung, S. C.*; Altshul, L. M.; Ford, T. E. & Spengler, J. D. (2000). Coating effects on the glass adsorption of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners. Chemosphere, 41(12):1865-1871, DOI: 10.1016/s0045-6535(00)00083-7. IF: 3.137 and ranking 36/209=17.2%.
  78. Lung, S. C.*; Yanagisawa, Y.; Ford, T.E. & Spengler, J.D. (2000). Characteristics of sorption losses of polychlorinated biphenyl congeners onto glass surfaces. Chemosphere, 41(12):1857-1864, DOI: 10.1016/s0045-6535(00)00082-5. IF: 3.137 and ranking 36/209=17.2%.

Paper Production

Key research during 2015 ~ 2011:

2015
LUNG, SHIH CHUN, Chun-Hu Liu
Fast analysis of 29 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitro-PAHs with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-atmospheric pressure photoionization-tandem mass spectrometry.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitro-PAHs are ubiquitous in the environment. Some of them are probable carcinogens and some are source markers. This work presents an ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography-atmospheric pressure photoionization-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-APPI-MS/MS) method for simultaneous analysis of 20 PAHs and nine nitro-PAHs. These compounds are separated in 15 minutes in the positive mode and 11 minutes in the negative mode, one half of GC/MS analysis time. Two pairs of precursor/product ions are offered, which is essential for confirmation. This method separates and quantifies benzo[a]pyrene (the most toxic PAHs) and non-priority benzo[e]pyrene (isomers, little toxicity) to avoid overestimation of toxin levels, demonstrating its importance for health-related researches. With 0.5% 2,4-difluoroanisole in chlorobenzene as the dopant, limits of detection of PAHs except acenaphthylene and those of nitro-PAHs except 2-nitrofluoranthene are below 10 pg and 3 pg, respectively, mostly lower than or comparable to those reported using LC-related systems. The responses were linear over two orders of magnitude with fairly good accuracy and precision. Certified reference materials and real aerosol samples were analyzed to demonstrate its applicability. This fast, sensitive, and reliable method is the first UHPLC-APPI-MS/MS method capable of simultaneously analyzing 29 environmentally and toxicologically important PAHs and nitro-PAHs.
2014
LUNG, SHIH CHUN, Chung-Rui Lee, Shu-Chuan Hu
Inequality of Asian-type Neighborhood Environmental Quality in Communities with Different Urbanization Levels

This publication is a product of collaboration between environmental scientists and social scientists. This work is based on data from the database of ‘‘Taiwan Social Change Survey (TSCS), Phase XI, Year I’’, specifically the ‘TSCS2010-Environment’ database. It is part of the survey of International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) a continuing program of cross-national collaboration on social survey. Inequality of neighborhood environmental quality (NEQ) is an important pathway through which social inequality results in health disparity. It is critical to assess NEQ which is related to the urbanization level (UL) of the residents’ domiciles and socio-economic status (SES). This study evaluates the major determinants and inequality of Asian-type NEQ, considering both UL and SES. Data from a representative country-wide survey in Taiwan were adopted to assess the chemical, disturbance, and social aspects of NEQ, with 1,906 subjects aged 18 years or above from 88 communities. The results showed that 30% and 24% of subjects living within 15 m from busy roads and smoky/greasy restaurants, respectively, demonstrating widespread traffic pollution and spot pollution sources within communities. ULs of communities, education, age, and SES are statistically significant determinants of various NEQ indicators. More importantly, NEQ inequality does exist and shows opposite patterns across different spatial scales, revealing spatial heterogeneity. Subjects in communities of higher ULs, consisted of larger percentages of residents with better SES, have higher odds of chemical exposure (2.2–21.2), disturbance (3.5–4.3), and social stress (1.9–4.3) than those in rural communities. On the other hand, within communities of the same ULs, subjects of poorer SES have higher odds of pollution exposure (2.6–2.7) and social stress (4.8). Furthermore, this work demonstrates an objective assessment of NEQ with survey methods which can be applied to assess important neighborhood environmental issues in all countries. Spatial heterogeneity of environmental inequality is identified by this study for the first time. It may be a common phenomenon shared by other countries; it has significant implications for environmental health policies and studies. The full article entitled “Inequality of Asian-type Neighborhood Environmental Quality in Communities with Different Urbanization Levels” is available at the Science Direct website at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2013.10.009
2012
LUNG, SHIH CHUN
Applying GIS and Fine-Resolution Digital Terrain Models to Assess Three-dimensional Population Distribution under Traffic Impacts

Pollution exhibits significant variations horizontally and vertically within cities; therefore, the size and three-dimension spatial distribution of population is a significant determinant of urban health. This paper presents a novel methodology, three-Dimensional dIgital Geography (3DIG) methodology, for investigating 3-D spatial distributions of population in close proximity to traffic, thus the potential highly exposed population under traffic impacts. 3DIG applies Geographic Information System (GIS) and fine-resolution (5m) Digital Terrain Models (DTM) to obtain the number of building floors in residential zones of Taipei metropolis; the vertical distribution of population at different floors was estimated based on demographic data in each census tract. In addition, population within 5m, 10m, 20m, 50m and 100m from the roadways was estimated. Field validation indicated model results were reliable and accurate; the final population estimation differ only 0.88% from the demographic database. The results showed that among the total 6.5 million of Taipei residents, 0.8 (12.3%), 1.5 (22.9%), 2.3 (34.9), and 2.7 (41.1%) million of residents live on the first or second floor within 5m, 10m, 20m, and 50m of municipal roads. There are 22 census tracts with more than half of their residents live on the first or second floor within 5m of municipal roads. In addition, half of the towns in Taipei city and county with more than 13.9 and 12.1% of residents living on the first and second floors within 5m of municipal roads, respectively. These findings highlight the huge number of Taipei residents in close proximity to traffic and have significant implications for exposure assessment and environmental epidemiological studies. This study demonstrates that 3DIG is a versatile methodology for various research and policy planning in which the 3-D spatial population distribution is the central focus.
2011
LUNG, SHIH CHUN, Chun-Hu Liu
High-sensitivity analysis of 6 synthetic musks by ultra performance liquid chromatography-atmospheric pressure photoionization-tandem mass spectrometry

The occurrence and potential toxicity of synthetic musks in environmental media have aroused concerns of the impacts of these chemicals on ecosystems and human health. Here, we present the first method using ultra performance liquid chromatography - atmospheric pressure photoionization-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-APPI-MS/MS) for analysis of the 6 most important synthetic musks. Analysis was performed on an API 3000 triple quadrupole equipped with a PhotoSprayTM APPI source. Two pairs of precursor/product ions are offered; it is essential for confirmation. Chromatographic separation is completed in 7 minutes in the positive mode and 5.1 minutes in the negative mode. Furthermore, three dopant solutions (0.5% anisole in toluene, 0.5% 2,4-difluoroanisole (DFA) in bromobenzene, and 0.5% DFA in chlorobenzene) are compared in terms of sensitivity, linearity, precision, and accuracy. The best sensitivity is associated with 0.5% anisole in toluene as the dopant; all LODs are below 6pg. The linear range is 5 to 500ppb with fairly good precision and accuracy. This analytical method has also proven its applicability by analyzing real air samples. In summary, we present a fast, sensitive, and reliable UPLC-APPI-MS/MS method for 6 important synthetic musks; it can be readily applied to environmental studies.
2010
LUNG, SHIH CHUN, Mei-Wen Lee a, Mei-Lien Chen a, Shih-Chun Candice Lung b, Chung-Jung Tsai c, Xin-Jie Yin a, I-Fang Mao d
Exposure assessment of PM2.5 and urinary 8-OHdG for diesel exhaust emission inspector

Animal studies have shown exposure to diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) to induce production of reactive oxygen species (ROSs) and increase levels of 8-hydroxydeoxyquanosine (8-OHdG). Controversial results have been obtained regarding the effects of workplace exposure on urinary 8-OHdG level. This study assessed concentrations of environmental PM2.5 in DEP (DEP2.5), personal DEP2.5 and urinary 8-OHdG of diesel engine exhaust emission inspector (inspector) at a diesel vehicle emission inspection station (inspection station). The analysis specifically focuses on the factors that influence inspector urinary 8-OHdG. Repeated-measures study design was used to sample for five consecutive days. A total of 25 environmental PM2.5 measurements were analyzed at 5 different locations by using a dichotomous sampler, and a total of 55 personal PM2.5 measurements were analyzed from inspectors by using PM2.5 personal sampler. During the sampling period, a total of 110 pre- and post-work urine samples from inspectors, and 32 samples from the control group were collected. Following age and sex matching between the inspectors and the control group, levels of urinary 8-OHdG were analyzed. Environmental and personal concentrations of DEP2.5 were 107.25±39.76 (mean ±SD) and 155.96±75.70 μg/m3, respectively. Also, the concentration of urinary 8-OHdG differed significantly between inspector and control non-smokers, averaging 14.05±12.71 and 6.58±4.39 μg/g creatinine, respectively. Additionally, urinary 8-OHdG concentrations were associated with diesel exposure after controlling for smoking and cooking at home. Compared with the control group, the inspector displayed significantly increased levels of urinary 8-OHdG. Diesel exhaust is the single pollutant involved in the exposure of DEP2.5 at the inspection station, as confirmed by the final results.

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