• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.71-80
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• 1996

Handling the manufacured goods is the most cost-consuming task in material handling system in wooden furniture industries. Fully automated warehouse for cartoned goods of a furniture manufacturing company was analized to provide plant engineers and managers with some important informations on the utility and profitability of the automated storage and retrieval system(AS/RS). Process-oriented simulation modeling tech-niques were used to describe the system and to propose some alternatives to promote the efficiency of AS/RS. Simulation report could be inter-preted as follows: 1. Warehouse for the furniture goods must be designed in accordance with reliable material handling program and constructed with suitable equipments depending on the specification of packed products. 2. An excess of palletized products induced the indigestion and the inefficiency of AS/RS of the furniture industry and put this high-costly system into the shade. 3. Overcrowded AS/RS of the furniture factories could regain its material handling function by cutting down the deposit of products into the automated warehouse. For this purpose, reducing the regular output and direct delivering the outside products to the destination should be considered as the definite counterplan. And additional operation of conventional handy warehouse was also expected to improve the efficiency of main AS/RS.

• 한국국방경영분석학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.75-94
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• 1998

AS/RS(Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems) has inflexibility in change after implementation and its initial cost is very high. Therefore, the proper and correct design of AS/RS is needed at the planning stage. Cost and performance are one of the most important factors in AS/RS design. There is a trade-off relationship between them. Velocity and number of stacker cranes have a deep relationship with performance of AS/RS. In this study, a model and a heuristic algorithm for finding optimal rack volumes and velocities of stacker for design of AS/RS are proposed with a numerical example.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제34권3A호
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• pp.229-234
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 자원 재사용이 가능한 무선 멀티홉 시스템에서 RS (Relay Station)간 적응적으로 무선자원을 재사용하기 위한 요구 자원량 결정 기법을 제안한다. 멀티홉 시스템에서 BS (Base Station)는 RS 각각의 요구 자원량을 고려하여 RS에게 자원을 동적으로 할당할 수 있다. 이 때 RS간에 무선자원을 재사용하면 시스템의 사용 가능한 자원량이 증가하는 효과를 얻을 수 있다. BS는 같은 자원을 재사용하는 RS에게 일반적으로 동일한 자원을 할당하며, 이를 위해 RS들의 서로 다른 요구 자원량을 대표하는 하나의 값을 결정해 줄 필요가 있다. 본 논문에서는 각 RS의 요구 자원량과 buffer 사용비율을 바탕으로 재사용 RS들의 요구 자원량의 대표값을 적응적으로 결정하는 기법을 제시한다. 모의실험을 통해 제안한 기법이 멀티홉 시스템의 성능을 증대시킬 수 있음을 보였다. 재사용 RS들의 대표 요구 자원량 값을 고정적으로 적용하는 경우에 비해 제안된 적응적 기법을 적용했을 때 시스템 용량이 약 두 배까지 증대됨을 확인하였다.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양정보통신학회 2010년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.158-161
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 현재 3GPP에서 진행되고 있는 차세대 이동통신 기술 표준, 즉 LTE 시스템의 하향 링크 전송방식의 수신성능을 향상시키기 위해 기지국(BS)과 단말(MS) 사이에 릴레이(RS) 설치를 제안하고, BS의 위치와 설치된 RS의 거리를 각각 500m, 1000m로 하고 RS의 전송방식을 OFDMA와 SC-FDMA를 선택함으로써 수신성능을 높이기 위한 연구를 수행 하였다. 연구결과 RS의 위치가 BS와 가까울수록 RS에서는 SC-FDMA를 사용하는 것이 좋게 나왔고, 반대로 BS와 RS의 거리가 멀어질수록 RS에서는 OFDMA를 사용하는 것의 성능이 좋은 것으로 나왔다. 또한 BS와 MS 거리의 중심지역에서는 그 상황에 맞는 전송방식을 사용함으로써 시스템의 수신성능을 향상시킬 수 있었다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.215-221
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• 2023

Proton treatment may deliver a larger dose to a patient's skin than traditional photon therapy, especially when a range shifter (RS) is inserted in the beam path. This study investigated the effects of an RS on skin dose while considering RS with different thicknesses, airgaps and materials. First, the physical model of the scanning nozzle with RS was established in the TOol for PArticle Simulation (TOPAS) code, and the effects of the RS on the skin dose were studied. Second, the variations in the skin dose and isocenter beam size were examined by reducing the air gap. Finally, the effects of different RS materials, such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), Lexan, polyethylene and polystyrene, on the skin dose were analysed. The results demonstrated that the current RS design had a negligible effect on the skin dose, whereas the RS significantly impacted the isocenter beam size. The skin dose was increased considerably when the RS was placed close to the phantom. Moreover, the magnitude of the increase was related to the thickness of the inserted RS. Meanwhile, the results also revealed that the secondary proton primarily contributed to the increased skin dose.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권8호
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• pp.3989-3995
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• 2016

Background: Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a heterogeneous genetic disease and its etiology remains poorly understood. Recent genome wide association and replication studies have highlighted specific polymorphisms contributing to childhood ALL predispositions mostly in European populations. It is unclear if these observations generalize to other populations with a lower incidence of ALL. The current case-control study evaluated variants in ARID5B (rs7089424, rs10821936), IKZF1 (rs4132601) and CEBPE (rs2239633) genes, which appear most significantly associated with risk of developing childhood B-lineage ALL. Materials and Methods: Using TaqMan assays, genotyping was conducted for 162 de novo B-lineage ALL cases and 150 unrelated healthy controls in India. Appropriate statistical methods were applied. Results: Genotypic and allelic frequencies differed significantly between cases and controls at IKZF1-rs4132601 (p=0.039, p=0.015) and ARID5B-rs10821936 (p=0.028, p=0.026). Both rs10821936 (p=0.019; OR 0.67; 95% CI=0.47-0.94) and rs4132601 (p=0.018; OR 0.67; 95%CI 0.48-0.94) were associated with reduced disease risk. Moreover, gender-analysis revealed male-specific risk associations for rs10821936 (p=0.041 CT+CC) and rs4132601 (p=0.005 G allele). Further, ARID5B-rs7089424 and CEBPE-rs2239633 showed a trend towards decreased disease risk but without significance (p=0.073; p=0.73). Conclusions: Our findings provide the first evidence that SNPs ARID5B-rs10821936 and IKZF1-rs4132601 are associated with decreased B-lineage ALL susceptibility in Indian children. Understanding the effects of these variants in different ethnic groups is crucial as they may confer different risk of ALL within different populations.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.125-129
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• 2008

The aim of this study was to determine whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of matrix metallopeptidase 2 (MMP2) are associated with obesity. MMP2 is an enzyme with proteolytic activity against matrix and nonmatrix proteins, particularly basement membrane constituents. To identify the relationship between polymorphisms of MMP2 and overweight/obese, we genotyped 5 SNPs (rs17242319, rs1053605, rs243849, rs2287074, and rs10775332) of the coding region of MMP2 using the Golden Gate assay on an Illumina BeadStation 500 GX. One hundred and forty two overweight/obese ($BMI\;{\ge}\;23$) and 145 normal (BMI 18 to < 23) subjects were analyzed. SNPStats, Haploview, HapAnalyzer, SNPAnalyzer, and Helixtree programs were used for the analysis of genetic data. A linkage disequilibrium (LD) block was discovered among the 5 SNPs selected, including rs17242319, rs1053605, rs243849, and rs2287074. Of the 5 polymorphisms, 2 synonymous SNPs [rs17242319 (Gly226Gly) and rs10775332 (Phe602Phe)] were found significant associations with overweight/obese. Recently, rs1132896 replaced rs17242319 as a new number (SNP database, BUILD 129). In haplotype analysis using Haploview, a haplotype (haplotype: CCCA) containing a meaningful polymorphism (rs17242319) was found to be significantly different. The results suggest that MMP2 may be associated with overweight/obese in Korean population.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.348-368
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• 2022

Purpose: Chromosomal instability is a hallmark of gastric cancer (GC). It can be driven by single nucleotide variants (SNVs) in cell cycle genes. We investigated the associations between SNVs in candidate genes, PLK2, PLK3, and ATM, and GC risk and clinicopathological features. Materials and Methods: The genotyping study included 542 patients with GC and healthy controls. Generalized linear models were used for the risk and clinicopathological association analyses. Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method. The binding of candidate miRs was analyzed using a luciferase reporter assay. Results: The PLK2 C_rs15009-C_rs963615 haplotype was under-represented in the GC group compared to that in the control group (P_corr=0.050). Male patients with the PLK2 rs963615 CT genotype had a lower risk of GC, whereas female patients had a higher risk (P=0.023; P=0.026). The PLK2 rs963615 CT genotype was associated with the absence of vascular invasion (P=0.012). The PLK3 rs12404160 AA genotype was associated with a higher risk of GC in the male population (P=0.015). The ATM T_rs228589-A_rs189037-G_rs4585 haplotype was associated with a higher risk of GC (P<0.001). The ATM rs228589, rs189037, and rs4585 genotypes TA+AA, AG+GG, and TG+GG were associated with the absence of perineural invasion (P=0.034). In vitro analysis showed that the cancer-associated miR-23b-5p mimic specifically bound to the PLK2 rs15009 G allele (P=0.0097). Moreover, low miR-23b expression predicted longer 10-year survival (P=0.0066) in patients with GC. Conclusions: PLK2, PLK3, and ATM SNVs could potentially be helpful for the prediction of GC risk and clinicopathological features. PLK2 rs15009 affects the binding of miR-23b-5p. MiR-23b-5p expression status could serve as a prognostic marker for survival in patients with GC.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.267-279
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• 1992

Microencapsulations of amoxicillin and cephalexin, using Eudragit RS, RL, E, S and L were investigated. The microcapsules were prepared by the solvent evaporation process in liquid paraffin phase, which is based on dispersion of acetone/isopropanol containing the drug in liquid paraffin. Aluminium tristearate was used as an additive for the preparation of microcapsules. The size distribution, dissolution test and observation by SEM were examined. Good reproducibility in microcapsule preparation was observed. The microcapsules obtained were spherical and free-flowing particles. The dissolution rates of amoxicillin and cephalexin from the microcapsules were considerably decreased as compared with those from amoxicillin and cephalexin powder, respectively. As the dispersing agents (aluminium tristearate) increased, the particle size of microcapsules decreased and the dissolution rate increased. In order to control the release rate of drugs, microcapsules were prepared by mixing Eudragit RS/RL or Eudragit S/L. As Eudragit RL ratio in microcapsule of Eudragit RS/RL increased, the dissolution rate increased. As Eudragit L ratio in microcapsule of Eudragit S/L increased, the dissolution rate increased. Furthermore, the release rates of drugs from Eudragit RS/L or RS/polyelthylene glycol 1540 (PEG 1540) were examined. The dissolution rate of drugs increased with increasing of Eudragit L or PEG 1540 ratio. In conclusion, the release rates of drugs from Eudragit RS/RL or RS/PEG 1540 microcapsule could be controlled, and these microcapsules will be convenient for reducing frequency of administration.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.193-200
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• 2005

목 적 : 위축성 신반흔은 소아기 고혈압과 만성 신부전의 중요한 원인이다. 위축성 신반흔의 위험요인을 평가하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1995년에서 2003년까지 이화의대 목동병원에 첫 발열성 요로감염으로 입원하여 시행한 $^{99m}Tc-DMSA$ 신스캔에서 신장의 크기가 전반적으로 작아진 위축성 신반흔을 보인 41명을 대상으로 하였다. 위축성 신반흔은 $^{99m}Tc-DMSA$ 신스캔에서 상대적 신섭취가 10$\%$ 미만인 중증 위축성 신반흔(n=14)과 10-35$\%$인 경증 위축성 신반흔(n=27)으로 구분하였다. 신반흔은 첫 번째 신스캔에서 확인된 경우는 선천성으로, 급성 신우신염 후 추적 신스캔에서 신반흔으로 진행된 경우는 후천성으로 정의하였다. 대조군은 분절성 신반흔으로 진단된 소아 중 무작위로 선택된 41명이었다. 위축성 신반흔의 발생시기, 성별에 따른 차이와 방광요관역류의 정도 및 ACE 유전자 다형성 등의 위험요인을 조사하였다. 결 과 : 위축성 신반흔군의 연령별 분포는 분절성 신반흔군과 유의한 차이가 없었다. 선천성 신반흔은 위축성 신반흔군에서 61.0$\%$(25/41)로 분절성 신반흔군의 9.8$\%$(4/41)에 비하여 유의하게 많았다(P<0.01). 성볕분포는 위축성 신반흔군에서 남아 58.3$\%$(28/41), 여아 ,31.7$\%$(13/41)이였으며 이는 분절성 신반흔군의 남아 41.4$\%$(17/41), 여아 58.6$\%$(24/41)에 비하여 유의하게 남아의 비율이 높았다(P<0.05). 방광요관역류의 동반률은 위축성 신반흔군에서 92.7$\%$(38/41)로 분절성 신반흔군의 53.7$\%$(22/41)에 비하여 유의하게 높았다(P<0.05). 방광요관역류가 동반되지 않은 경우는 위축성 신반흔과 분절성 신반흔간에 남녀비의 유의한 차이가 없었으나 방광요관역류가 동반된 경우에는 남아의 비율이 중증 위축성 신반흔군에서 85.7$\%$(12/14)로 분절성 신반흔군의 45.5$\%$(10/22)에 비하여 유의하게 높았다(P<0.05). ACE 유전자 다형성은 위축성 신반흔과 분절성 신반흔군 사이에 유의한 차이가 없었다(P>0.05). 결 론 : 위축성 신반흔은 생후 예방이 불가능한 선천성이 많았고 위험요인에는 남아와 방광요관역류가 중요하였다. ACE 유전자 다형성은 위축성 신반흔의 위험 요인으로 작용하지 않았다.