• The Korean Journal of Applied Statistics
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.365-373
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• 2009

Since 1990, identifying the sex of fetus and illegal abortion has brought the sex ratio imbalance at birth in Korea due to a notion of preferring a son to a daughter, socio-economic development, population policy, and so forth. Although there have been many researches such as time series analysis and region difference analysis to monitor this sex ratio imbalance, they have a defect that time and space could not be included in the analysis simultaneously. This study analyzes the sex ratio imbalance at birth, taking into account time and region at the same time. The analysis considered the numbers of male and female babies, who were born as the third or latter in their families, in 2000 and 2001 at 234 Gu / Si / Goon administrative districts. Here, we suggest a mixture model of binomial distributions, assuming heterogeneous populations. The estimation of the location parameters, weights and correlation coefficient of the mixture model is conducted by the EM algorithm, and the heterogeneity of the regions is expressed as a picture using ArcView GIS.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.3 no.4
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• pp.47-57
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• 1983

The parameter of impulse response of groundwater proposed by Kraijenhoff, that is, the reservoir coefficient j is determined on the basis of the least squares criteria. The degree (${\alpha}$) which expresses how much each sequential storm contributes to groundwater flow through the saturated soil is obtained by the optimization techniques which minimize deviations between observed and derived runoff hydrograph, and the convolution summation for the linear theory is used. A numerical example for this study is carried out for a storm event of Goose Creek basin near Leesburg, Virginia. As the results, the groundwater unit hydrograph and baseflow were able to be obtained. The used optimization technique is suited to the purpose of this study in case of the constraints. It is judged that the results allow the determination of baseflow.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.200-203
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• 2007

Niemann-Pick type C is an inborn error of metabolism that affects lipid degradation and storage, which is characterized by hepatosplenomegaly and progressive neurological symptoms. A 7-month-old girl with jaundice was presented cholestasis and hepatosplenomegaly. Laboratory study showed elevated acid phosphatase, angiotensin converting enzyme and mild decrease of cholesterol. Characteristic foamy cell and sea-blue histiocytes in bone marrow biopsy consistent with Niemann-Pick disease. Niemann-Pick type C was suspected by past medical history and findings of physical examination. Therefore, molecular analysis was performed and found mutations of NPC1 gene. We report the first Korean case of type C Niemann-Pick disease confirmed by mutation analysis.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.1-6
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• 1994

The numbers of individual Setaria species in the peritoneal cavities of Korean cattle were estimated. The worms were tentatively identified under light microscopy, and then precisely classified by SEM on the basis of unique features at the anterior and posterior ends of the adult worms. The positive rate of Setaria species was 34.2% out of 1,074 Korean cattle surveyed; that of S. digitata was 25.1%, S. marshalli 2.9% and both species 6.2%, respectively. Out of a total of 1,254 worms collected, 66.8% were female and 19.1% were male S. digitota; 9.2% were female and 5.0% were male S. marshalli, respectively. The average length of S. marshalli was somewhat longer than that of S. digitota S. marshalli was documented for the first time in Korea.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Earth Science Education
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.214-225
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• 2017

The first accurate estimate of the Earth's circumference was made by the Hellenism scientist Eratosthenes (276-195 B.C.) in about 240 B.C. The simplicity and elegance of Eratosthenes' measurement of the circumference of the Earth by mathematics abstraction strategies were an excellent example of ancient Greek ingenuity. Eratosthenes's success was a triumph of logic and the scientific method, the method required that he assume that Sun was so far away that its light reached Earth along parallel lines. That assumption, however, should be supported by another set of measurements made by the ancient Hellenism, Aristarchus, namely, a rough measurement of the relative diameters and distances of the Sun and Moon. Eratosthenes formulated the simple proportional formula, by mathematic abstraction strategies based on perfect sphere and a simple mathematical rule as well as in the geometry in this world. The Earth must be a sphere by a logical and empirical argument of Aristotle, based on the Greek word symmetry including harmony and beauty of form. We discuss the justification of these three bold assumptions for mathematical abstraction of Eratosthenes's experiment for calculating the circumference of the Earth, and justifying all three assumptions from historical perspective for mathematics and science education. Also it is important that the simplicity about the measurement of the earth's circumstance at the history of science.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.949-958
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• 2000

Antimicrobial effects of 150 kinds of Korean and 82 kinds of Indonesian plants were investigated to develope natural food preservatives. Extracts of the plants with 70% ethanol were tested their antimicrobial effects against several food spoilage microorganisms, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. Seventeen kinds of Korean and eighteen kinds of Indonesian plants were found relatively effective, of which Myristica fragrans and Melaleuca leucadendra were the most effective, respectively. The major fractions of the two plant extracts showing antimicrobial activity were further purified by solvent fractionation, silicagel column chromatography and preparative HPLC. The purified substances were identified as limonene and caprylic acid in M. fragrans, and ${\alpha}-terpineol$ in M. leucadendra, respectively.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation
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• v.1 no.3 s.3
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• pp.73-82
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• 2001

This study examines the applicability of the Nash model and the Diskin model, which are linear and nonlinear runoff models, respectively, by applying optimization techniques to the parameter calibration of the two models. Nonlinear programming which is one of traditional optimization techniques and Genetic Algorithm which has been actively applied recently are used in this study. The Nash and Diskin models which use the calibrated parameter with a flood events are applied to a different flood event in Soyang Dam basin. The results obtained from the parameter calibration show slight discrepancy depending upon the flood events. It has been found in the comparion between the observed hydrograph and the hydrographs obtained from the parameter calibration that the Diskin model can better simulate the observed hydrograph than the Nash model can, especially, for the peak flow. This can be analyzed that the Diskin model which is a nonlinear runoff model is better off in simulating the nonlinear characteristic of the rainfall-runoff process.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.9 no.7
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• pp.171-183
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• 2009

The spiritual world of the ancient times has precious values which forms the origin of human thought. This study aims to reevaluate ancient people's particular views on man in their spiritual world reflected through gods' ornaments by studying the human race's fundamental spiritual world gradually disappearing due to science development from Egyptian gods' ornaments expressed symbolically in Ancient mythical components. Although evidently ornaments in Egypt served for decoration, the basic purpose was exorcism as amulets, a shamanistic purpose to be protected from mystical and hostile powers by carrying them on the vulnerable spots of the body. As this aspect indicates, the human race tried to solve their self-insoluble transcendental issues through the help of supernatural power, pursuing to lead their lives there within. As a result, Egyptian ornaments; First, the deity raised their value by deifying human-beings. Second, the nobility enhanced their dignity by having goddesses wear the same skirts as theirs. Thirds, all deities maintained their class society by wearing fpassiums, bracelets, and anklets. Fourth, the resurrection was symbolized through gods and goddesses in charge of the afterlife.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2008.05a
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• pp.770-774
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• 2008

현장 계측을 통한 오염부하량 산정은 많은 시간, 노력, 비용을 필요로 한다. 이러한 어려움을 해결하기 위해 오염부하 추정에 관한 많은 방법론들이 제시되고 있으며 개발되고 있는 중이다. 논오염부하 추정을 위한 일환으로 강우사상평균농도(Event Mean Conentration, EMC)에 관한 연구가 많이 진행되고 있다. 하지만, 오염부하량 산정을 위해서는 농도이외의 주요 매개변수인 유출량 산정 또한 중요하다. 하지만 논의 경우 실제 유출량 자료는 흔치 않다. 우리나라의 경우 영농활동이 시기별, 지역별로 비슷한 형태를 가지고 있으므로 이러한 점을 이용하면 유출율을 추정하는데 용이할 것으로 판단된다. 따라서 본 연구는 2004년부터 2007년 영농기 강우-유출량 실측 자료를 이용하여 시기별 유출특성을 파악하고, 논의 시기별 유출율을 제안하였다. 논의 시기별 유출율을 산정하기 위한 시험지구는 영산강 수계내에 위치한 전라남도 함평군 엄다면 화양리 13.69 ha 논지구이며, 2004년부터 2007년 영농기(5월$\sim$9월)동안 모니터링을 실시하였다. 논 배수로 말단에 수위계를 설치하여 수위-유량관계식을 이용하여 유량을 구하였고, 직선분리법을 이용하여 직접유출과 기저유출을 분리한후 강우량과 유출량의 비를 통하여 월별 평균 유출율을 산정하였다. 5월, 6월, 7월, 8월, 9월에 내린 평균 강수량은 각각 40.2, 50.1, 75.4, 75.8, 136.8 mm로 나타났고, 영농기 월별 평균 직접유출량은 각각 9.1, 26.6, 34.6, 42.9, 79.6 mm로 나타났다. 강우량과 유출량의 비를 통해 4개년 5월, 6월 7월 8월 9월 평균 유출율은 각각 0.18, 0.42, 0.40, 0.44, 0.49로 나타나 논의 경우 시기별로 유출율이 차이가 있는 것으로 조사되었다.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.383-397
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• 2000

Background/Aims: Dong-Moo Lee Jae-Ma(1837-1900) confirmed the sasangchaejil theory based on the sasang-medicine. This theory has been the main-stem of oriental medicine during 100 years in Korea. But rarely anyone has tried to prove this theory systemicaly. So we have a trial to clarify any relationship between the sasangchaejil and the laboratory and clinical results of mass screening tests. Methods: We evaluated the laboratory values of 280 people who had taken many clinical and laboratory tests. The laboratory examinations were complete blood count, liver and kidney function test, ultrasonogram of the abdomen and breasts, gastrofiberscope, many tumor markers body mass index, blood pressure, glucose, and electrocardiogram, etc. Results: 1) Among the 280 subjects, 187/66.8% were sowumin, 58/20.7% were taewumin and 35/12.5% were soyangin. 2) Those who reacted positive to HBsAb were 22 subjects(62.8%) in soyangin, 57.2% in sowumin and 55.1% in raewumin. But there were no significant correlations. 3) 45 subjects(72.4%) in taewumin had obesity, fatty liver and hyperlipidemia.(P<0.05) 4) 20.6% in taewumin had abnormal LFT suggesting hepatic disease. It was statistically sigificant.(P<0.05) 5) An anemic state was present in women of soyangin and sowumin mostly. Since an iron deficiency anemia is common in women, there were no significant corelations among sasangchaejil. Also urinary tract infectons were common in women. 6) 6 subjects in taewumin(10.3%) had cardiac problems, while only one case(2.8%) occured in soyangin and 7 cases(3.7%) in sowumin. Taewumin was significantly high.(P<0.05) 7) In the case of gastric disease, there was no distinguishable difference among sasangchaejil.(taewumin 37.9%, soyangin 31.4% and sowumin 35.2% rrespectively) 8) There was no significant difference beteen subjects with different blood types using sasangchaejil. Conclusions: There were some significant relationship between sasangchaejil and diseases prevalent to them by the theory of sasang-medicine. But Lee didn't considered the differences of gender, the change of body status according to the development of culture, and circumstances of their lives. Also he didn't consider the existence of infectious agents. Now more systemic study with larger populations are requied.