• Journal of Distribution Research
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.49-70
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• 2006

This study aims to identify the effect of information quality of CRM and salespersons' adaptive selling behavior(ASB) on their performance. For this research goal, the authors established research model and hypotheses which focus to the mediating role of quality of customer relationship. The results of empirical analysis show that information quality of CRM has no direct effect on salesperson performance and just indirectly influence to it via quality of customer relationship. Compared to this result, ASB directly and indirectly affects on performance. These results suggest that the most important thing to enhance salesperson performance is the maintenance of good relationship with customers.

• Hip & pelvis
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.228-232
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• 2023

Purpose: Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) has an enormous physiological and psychological burden on patients. Surgeons rightly wish to minimise this risk. It has been shown that a standardised, evidence-based approach to perioperative care leads to better patient outcomes. A review of current practice was conducted using a cross-sectional survey among surgeons at multiple centers nationwide. Materials and Methods: An 11-question electronic survey was circulated to hip and knee arthroplasty consultants nationally via the BOA (British Orthopaedic Association) e-newsletter. Results: The respondents included 56 consultants working across 19 different trusts. Thirty-four (60.7%) screen patients for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) preoperatively, with 19 (55.9%) would treating with antibiotics. Fifty-six (100%) screen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and treat if positive. Only 15 (26.8%) screen for methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) or empirically eradicate. Zero (0%) routinely catheterize patients perioperatively. Forty-one (73.2%) would give intramuscular or intravenous gentamicin for a perioperative catheterisation. All surgeons use laminar flow theatres. Twenty-six (46.4%) use only an impervious gown, 6 (10.7%) exhaust pipes, and 24 (42.3%) surgical helmet system. Five different antimicrobial prophylaxis regimens are used 9 (16.1%) cefuroxime, 2 (3.6%) flucloxacillin, 19 (33.9%) flucloxacillin and gentamicin, 10 (17.9%) teicoplanin, 16 (28.6%) teicoplanin and gentamicin. Twenty-two (39.3%) routinely give further doses. Conclusion: ASB screening, treatment and intramuscular gentamicin for perioperative catheterisation is routinely practiced despite no supporting evidence base. MSSA screening and treatment is underutilised. Multiple antibiotic regimens exist despite little variation in organisms in PJI. Practice varies between surgeons and centers, we should all be practicing evidence-based medicine.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• v.11 no.5
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• pp.469-484
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• 2001

A new beam system comprising two cantilever stems and an interspan composite beam has been developed and its design philosophy is described in this paper. The system provides the equivalent of a semi-continuous beam without the requirement to calculate the moment rotation capacity of the beam-to-column connection. The economy of braced frames using the system has been investigated and compared with simple, continuous or semi-rigid systems. It is shown that the costs of the proposed system are similar to the semi-rigid system and cheaper than both the simply supported and rigid beam systems. Two tests have been carried out on 6 meter span beams, which also incorporated an asymmetric flange steel section. The behaviour of the system is presented and the test results are compared with those obtained from the theory.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2004.11c
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• pp.417-419
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• 2004

Because of the demands for high performance and high integrated system, the needs for optimal platform becomes more importance. Optimal platform can handle more data effectively with same resources. AMBA(Advanced Microprocessor Bus Architecture)$^{TM}$ defines on-chip communication standard for designing high performance embedded micro-controllers. It is consisted of AHB, ASB and APB. It can support fast implementation and reliability in system that is composed with reusable IPs. DMAC is one of master in system and generate master signals of AHB to communicate data from one slave(peripheral or memory) to another slave. It can reduce burden of CPU and increase system performance. We designed DMAC based on AMBA and it supports 13 Channels. Each channel can be controlled by software program. It decides channel's priority using round-robin method. It can support P2P, P2M, M2P and P2P communication.

• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.501-505
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• 2015

In this paper, we demonstrated a 4W power amplifier monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) for Ku-band satellite communication applications. The used device technology relies on $0.25{\mu}m$ GaAs pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (PHEMT) process. The 4W power amplifier MMIC has linear gain of over 30 dB and saturated output power of over 36.1 dBm in the frequency range of 13.75 GHz ~ 14.5 GHz. Power added efficiency (PAE) is over 30 %.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2000.07c
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• pp.1803-1805
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• 2000

This paper analyzes the effects of Ge profiles shape of SiGe heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBT's) for high frequency application. Device simulations using ATLAS/BLAZE for the SiGe HBT with trapezoidal or triangular Ge profile are carried out to optimize the device performance. An HBT with 15% triangular Ge profile shows higher cut-off frequency and DC current gain than that with 19% trapezoidal Ge profile. The cut-off frequency and BC gain are increased from 42GHz to 84GHz and from 200 to 600, respectively.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2000.07a
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• pp.55-58
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• 2000

SiGe heterojuction bipolar transistors (HBT) have been studied and applied for advanced high speed integrated circuits. Device characteristics of SiGe HBT depending on the Ge profile of the transistor base region have been analysed using a device simulator, ATLAS/BLAZE. The models and parameters have been calibrated to the measured characteristics of the device, having a trapeziodal base profile, including the cut-off frequency of 45GHz and the dc current gain of 200. The Ge concentration which increases linearly, exponentially, or root-functionally from the emitter-base junction to the base-collector junction, has been tried to find out the influence on the device characteristics. The cut-off frequency and gain rather strongly depends on the exponential and root-functional Ge base profiles, respectively.

• Transactions of Materials Processing
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• v.30 no.5
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• pp.247-254
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• 2021

This study reviews dynamic deformation behavior of ultra-fine-grained Al alloys, ultra-fine-grained conventional low carbon steel and dual phase steel and Zr-based amorphous alloys. Dynamic tests were conducted using a Kolsky bar then the test data was analyzed in relation to resultant microstructures, mechanical properties and propensity of adiabatic shear band. In addition, deformed microstructures and fracture surfaces were used to investigate the behavior of both the dynamic deformation and fracture, and adiabatic shear banding. As a result, increasing microstructural homogeneity, strain hardenability and forming multiple shear bands could be a better way to increase the fracture resistance under dynamic loading as the formation of adiabatic shear bands was reduced or prevented.

• Magazine of the Korea Concrete Institute
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.87-95
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• 1991

Presented is a study on the strength and mechanical characteristics of various fly ash concrete mixes. To this end, a comprehensive experimental study was conducted for normal and high-strength fly ash concretes. The fly-asb contents were varied from 0% to 30% of cement weight to explore the effects of fly ash addition. The op timum fly-ash amounts reqUIred to obtain the desired strengths were established from the present study. ThE prediction equations for the flexural -strength. splitting tensile strength and elastic modulus of lly-ash concrete were also proposed.

• Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.85-90
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• 1997

The objective of this study was to investigate biodegradation of TPA(terephthalic acid) and EG (ethylene glycol), treatment efficiency of polyester weight loss wastewater and microbial characteristics by aerated submerged biolfilm(ASB) p.rocess. In a batch reactor, pH increased from 7.0 to 8. 5 in the biodegradation of TPA. Whereas, in case of EG, decreased from 7.0 to 5.2. COD concentration rapidly decreased within 24hr in the biodegradation of TPA and EG. COD removal velocity constant(k) were 0.065-0.088 hr$^{-1}$. The biodegradation velocity of TPA was 1.4 times faster than that of EG. The ratio of suspended biomass to the total biomass in the reactor was 18.3-33.3%, increased as a high ratio of EG content. Biofilm thickness, biofilm dry density and attached biomass were 346-432 $\mu$m, 41.8-61.9 mg/cm$^3$, 1.45-2.67 mg/cm$^2$, respectively. There values increased as a high ratio of TPA content. In the hydraulic retention time of 36 hr, organic loading rate of 4 kgCOD/m$^3\cdot$ day and packing ratio of 70%, the effluent concentrations of TCOD, SCOD in a continuous flow reator were 1,388 mg/l, 147 mg/l and removal efficiencies were 77%, 97.6%, respectively.