1.Residue Determination of cis-Epoxiconazole Enantiomers in Fruit and Tea by Ultra Performance Convergence Chromatography Combined with Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry
Yuechen ZHAO ; Xinzhong ZHANG ; Fengjian LUO ; Li ZHOU ; Zongmao CHEN ; Xinyi CUI
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2016;(8):1200-1208
Abstract A chiral separation and residue determination method for cis-epoxiconazole enantiomers in apple, grape and tea samples was developed and validated by ultra performance convergence chromatography combined with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry ( UPC2-QTOF/MS) . The Chrial CCA column was used to separate cis-epoxiconazole enantiomers and the chromatography conditions ( mobile phase modifier and proportion, column temperature, automated backpressure regulator, and auxiliary solvent ) were optimized. Samples were extracted by acetonitrile, and respectively purified by Cleanert TPT or Pesti-Carb solid phase extraction ( SPE ) columns, then analyzed by UPC2-QTOF/MS. The optimum conditions were as follows:mobile phase was CO2/isopropanol (95: 5, V/V), flow-rate was 2. 0 mL/min, automated backpressure regulator (ABPR) was 13. 79 MPa, column temperature was 30℃, with a post-column mauxiliary solvent of methanol/water (1:1, V/V) containing 2 mmol/L ammonium formate. The analyte was quantified by matrix external standard method. The results showed that linear range of this method was 0. 01-1. 00 mg/L, and the correlation coefficients were above 0 . 99 . The recoveries of cis-epoxiconazole enantiomers at three spiked levels (0. 005, 0. 025 and 0. 25 mg/kg) in fruit matrix were 67. 9%-92. 8% with relative standard deviations (RSDs, n=6) less than 10%, and the limit of quantification (LOQ) of enantiomers was 0. 005 mg/kg. The recoveries of cis-epoxiconazole enantiomers at three spiked levels (0. 01, 0. 05 and 0. 5 mg/kg) in black tea were 74 . 1% -84 . 0% with RSDs ( n=6 ) less than 8%, and the LOQ for these two enantiomers was 0. 01 mg/kg. This method is rapid, convenient and reliable, and could meet the requirement of residue analysis.
2.Effects of TGF-β stimulation on mouse splenic dendritic cells
Fei YANG ; Ting XUE ; Song CHEN ; Jingru LIU ; Huifang HUANG ; Yuechen LUO ; Fang LIAO ; Xiaoming FENG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2017;37(3):165-170
Objective To investigate the mechanisms modulating the functions of dendritic cells (DCs) and suppressing the activation and proliferation of T cells by transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β).Methods Mouse splenic DCs were purified with CD11c+ immunomagnetic beads and the purity of isolated DCs were detected by flow cytometry.Gene chip was used to detect gene expression in DCs after stimulation with TGF-β, and then real-time PCR was performed to analyze the differentially expressed genes in microarray at mRNA level.The activation and proliferation of CD4+ T cells which were co-cultured with DCs after stimulation with TGF-β were detected by flow cytometry.Results The purity of DCs reached over 95% after isolation.TGF-β down-regulated the expression of cell surface markers CD53, CD69, CD33, CD74 and CD93 on DCs;decreased the expression of chemokines Ccl3, Ccl5, Ccl9, Ccl6, Ccl17, Cxcl10, Ccl22, Ccl4, Ccr7, Ccl2, Cxcl9 and Ccl7;inhibited the expression of inflammatory cytokines IL-2ra, IL-12rb2, IL-15ra, IL-1b and IL-15.Moreover, the DCs-mediated activation and proliferation of CD4+ T cells were suppressed by TGF-β.Conclusion TGF-β inhibits the DCs-mediated activation and proliferation of CD4+ T cells by suppressing the expression of surface markers on DCs and down-regulating the expression of chemokines and inflammatory cytokines.
3. The effects of the humble leadership on voice behavior of nursing staff
Guangying SHI ; Jiao LIU ; Hongjuan WEI ; Yuechen LUO ; Guangyu LUO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(19):1502-1505
Objective:
To explore the effects and mechanism of humble leadership on organizational trust and voice behavior of nursing staff.
Methods:
A total of 249 questionnaires were collected with a questionnaire survey, the effective response rate was 91.54%. The structural equation model was used to test the relationship between variables.
Results:
The humble leadership had a significantly positive influence on the organizational trust (
4.Mediating effects of workplace mindfulness in nurses' performance and workplace violence
Yuechen LUO ; Guangyu LUO ; Yinan WANG ; Shue ZHANG ; Dexin MENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(9):1156-1159
Objective:To evaluate the status of nursing workplace violence experience and work performance, and analyze the mediating effects of workplace mindfulness between nurses' performance and workplace violence experience.Methods:The convenience sampling method was used. From March to May 2016, the Workplace Violence Questionnaire, Job Performance Scale, and Workplace Mindfulness Scale were used to investigate workplace violence, work performance, and workplace mindfulness encountered by 776 nurses in eight provinces of China. Correlation analysis and mediation effect analysis methods are used to analyze the relationship between the three, and the mediating effects of workplace mindfulness.Results:A total of 776 questionnaires were collected and 696 valid questionnaires. The Workplace Violence Questionnaire Score of 696 nurses was (1.21±0.78) , the score of Workplace Mindfulness Scale was (4.74±0.63) , and the score of Job Performance Scale was (3.77±0.96) . Pearson correlation analysis showed that nurses' work performance was positively correlated with workplace mindfulness ( r=0.235, P<0.01) ; nursing workplace violence was associated with work performance ( r=-0.098, P<0.05) , and workplace mindfulness ( r=-0.217, P<0.01) was negatively correlated with nursing workplace violence. The total effect of workplace violence on job performance was (β=-0.130 6, P<0.01) . Workplace mindfulness played a mediating role between the two, and the mediating effect was -0.067 5. Conclusions:Violence experienced by patients and their families in the workplace can undermine nurses' professional immersion, alertness, and organizational acceptance levels, thereby restricting the performance of nursing work. Increasing the training of nurses in the prevention of violence and interventions in response to violence are of great significance.
5.The influence of inclusive leadership on organizational performance and empowerment behavior of nurses
Pan SONG ; Yuechen LUO ; Yan YU ; Jiawen ZENG ; Jianming ZHENG ; Ping DONG ; Xiumei MA
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2018;24(30):3634-3637
Objective To investigate the influence of inclusive leadership on organizational performance of nurses and to test the mediating role of empowerment behavior. Methods From November to December 2016, 293 nurses from 2 public hospitals in Harbin were investigated with Inclusive Leadership Scale, Empowerment Behavior Scale and Team Performance Scale. A total of 293 questionnaires were distributed and 251 questionnaires were effectively recovered. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear hierarchical regression analysis were performed to analyze and process data. Results The Score of Inclusive Leadership Scale, Empowerment Behavior Scale and Team Performance Scale was (5.28±1.184), (5.25±1.216) and (5.71±1.233) respectively. Inclusive leadership had a positive correlation with empowerment behavior and organizational performance of nurses (r=0.742,0.605;P<0.05). In addition, there was a positive correlation between empowerment behavior and organizational performance of nursing staff (r=0.615,P<0.05). Multivariate linear hierarchical regression analysis showed that inclusive leadership had a positive predictive effect on empowerment behavior and organizational performance, and empowerment behavior of nurses partially mediated between them. Conclusions Inclusive leadership can enhance subordinate nurses' high level of empowerment awareness, thereby directly or indirectly improving nursing organization performance.
6.Effects of inclusive leadership on leader-member exchange and affective commitment among nurses
Yan YU ; Yuechen LUO ; Jiawen ZENG ; Pan SONG ; Jianming ZHENG ; Ping DONG ; Xiumei MA
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2018;24(31):3769-3772
Objective To explore the effects of inclusive leadership on affective commitment of nurses and to test the mediating effect of leader-member exchange. Methods From November 2016 to December 2016, we investigated 293 nurses from two Class Ⅲ Grade A governmental hospitals of Harbin with the Inclusive Leadership Scale, Leader-member Exchange Scale and Affective Commitment Scale. Pearson correlation analysis and multiple hierarchical linear regression analysis were used to test the correlations and mediating effect among the variables. A total of 293 questionnaires were sent out and 251 valid questionnaires retained finally. Results Among 251 nurses, the scores of inclusive leadership scale, leader-member exchange scale and affective commitment scale were (5.283±1.184), (5.216±1.139) and (4.902±1.061) respectively. Pearson correlation analysis showed that inclusive leadership had positive correlations with the leader-member exchange (r=0.771,P< 0.01) and affective commitment (r=0.537,P< 0.01);leader-member exchange had a positive correlation with affective commitment (r=0.543,P< 0.01). Multiple hierarchical linear regression analysis indicated that inclusive leadership had positive effects on leader-member exchange and affective commitment of nurses;leader-member exchange played a partial mediating role between them. Conclusions As a whole, the inclusiveness of nursing managers on nurses is in the upper level and the leader-member exchange of nurses has a high level. Inclusive leadership has positive correlations with the leader-member exchange and affective commitment of nurses. Nursing managers should lead nurses to contribute their wisdoms with the manner of inclusive leadership so as to provide the high quality of nursing service.
7. Simultaneous triple semicircular canal plugging and cochlear implantation in advanced Meniere's disease
Daogong ZHANG ; Lei XU ; Yuechen HAN ; Yafeng LYU ; Jianfen LUO ; Yawei LI ; Ruijie WANG ; Zhaomin FAN ; Haibo WANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2017;52(1):25-30
Objective:
To evaluate the feasibility of combining simultaneous triple semicircular canal plugging (TSCP) and cochlear implantation (CI) to treat vertigo and hearing loss in advanced Meniere's disease(MD) patients, so as to provide an alternative surgical procedure for treating this disorder.
Methods:
Data from seven patients, who were referred to our hospital and diagnosed with unilateral MD strictly meeting the criteria issued by Chinese Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Committee (2006), from Jan. 2015 to Jan. 2016, were retrospectively analyzed in this work. Seven patients, in whom the standardized conservative treatment had been given for at least one year and frequent vertigo still occurred, underwent simultaneous TSCP and CI under general anesthesia via mastoid approach. Postoperative follow-up time was more than six months. Vertigo control and auditory function were measured. Pure tone audiometry, speech perception scores, caloric test, head impulse test (HIT), and vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) were performed for evaluation of audiological and vestibular functions.
Results:
All patients had bilateral severe sensorineural hearing loss preoperatively. One side hearing loss was due to MD and another side was due to reasons including sudden sensorineural hearing loss, mumps and other unknown reason. The total control rate of vertigo in seven MD patients was 100.0% in the six-month follow-up, with complete control rate of 85.7% (6/7) and substantial control rate of 14.3% (1/7). Improved hearing threshold and speech perception scores were observed in all study participants. Postoperative average aided hearing threshold was 32.5 dBHL, the average monosyllabic word score was 42.6% and speech perception scores of sentences tested in quiet was 52.3%. Tinnitus improved in five cases, and no significant change in two patients. Post-operatively, all patients suffered from temporary vertigo and balance disorders. Vertigo was disappeared in all patients within 3-5 days, while, an average recovery time of balance disorders was 19.7 days. Six months after treatment, loss of semicircular canal function by caloric test was found in the operation side of all patients and no change in cVEMP or oVEMP test was noted. All patients had no facial paralysis, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, and other complications.
Conclusions
A combined approach of TSCP and CI which could control vertigo effectively and improve hearing loss and tinnitus represents an effective and safe therapy for some advanced MD patients.