• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.249-258
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• 2003

This paper presents a high-efficient and cost effective three-phase AC/DC-DC/AC power conversion system with a single two-switch type active Auxiliary Resonant DC Link (ARDCL) snubber circuit, which can minimize the total power dissipation. The active ARDCL snubber circuit is proposed in this paper and its unique features are described. Its operation principle in steady-state is discussed for the three phase AC/DC-DC/AC converter, which is composed of PWM rectifier as power factor correction (PFC) converter, sinewave PWM inverter. In the presented power converter system not only three-phase AC/DC PWM rectifier but also three-phase DC/AC inverter can achieve the stable ZVS commutation for all the power semiconductor devices. It is proved that the proposed three-phase AC/DC-DC/AC converter system is more effective and acceptable than the previous from the cost viewpoint and high efficient consideration. In addition, the proposed two-switch type active auxiliary ARDCL snubber circuit can reduce the peak value of the resonant inductor injection current in order to maximize total system actual efficiency by using the improved DSP based control scheme. Moreover the proposed active auxiliary two-switch ARDCL snubber circuit has the merit so that there is no need to use any sensing devices to detect the voltage and current in the ARDCL sunbber circuit for realizing soft-switching operation. This three-phase AC/DC-DC/AC converter system developed for UPS can achieve the 1.8% higher efficiency and 20dB lower conduction noise than those of the conventional three-phase hard-switching PWM AC/DC-DC/AC converter system. It is proved that actual efficiency of the proposed three-phase AC/DC-DC/AC converter system operating under a condition of soft switching is 88.7% under 10kw output power.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.749-757
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• 2010

Purpose: Since skin sparing mastectomy removes the mammary gland and the nipple-areolar complex preserving all mammary skin, it makes the widespread use of implants in immediate reconstruction. This article reports our experience in immediate breast reconstruction after skin sparing mastectomy by using the silicone implants in patients especially who have small to moderate sized and minimal ptotic breast. Methods: From September of 2007 to July of 2009, we performed breast reconstruction for 44 breasts of 40 women with silicone implant after mastectomy. Tumors were divided into 5 malignant types (21 IDC, 18 DCIS, 2 ILC, 2 phylloides tumor, 1 mucinous carcinoma). The implant is placed in a submuscular pocket or in a submuscularsubfascial pocket depending upon the condition of the muscles and skin flaps after mastectomy. Results: The mean age was 47 years and the average follow-up period was 11 months. Cosmetic outcome was assessed by evaluation of photographs and assessment of breast volume and shape, breast symmetry, and overall outcome. About 80% of each of these parameters was scored as good or excellent. Breast complication was developed in a total of 6 cases including 2 capsular contracture, 2 partial skin necrosis due to blue dye injection and 2 implant infection. Conclusion: The use of definitive implants in a skin sparing mastectomy is a one-stage immediate breast reconstruction with low morbidity and acceptable result. This method is considered reliable with favorable aesthetic result.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.663-670
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• 2017

The problem of layup optimization of the composite laminates involves a very complex multidimensional solution space which is usually non-exhaustively explored using different heuristic computational methods such as genetic algorithms (GA). To ensure the convergence to the global optimum of the applied heuristic during the optimization process it is necessary to evaluate a lot of layup configurations. As a consequence the analysis of an individual layup configuration should be fast enough to maintain the convergence time range to an acceptable level. On the other hand the mechanical behavior analysis of composite laminates for any geometry and boundary condition is very convoluted and is performed by computational expensive numerical tools such as finite element analysis (FEA). In this respect some studies propose very fast FEA models used in layup optimization. However, the lower bound of the execution time of FEA models is determined by the global linear system solving which in some complex applications can be unacceptable. Moreover, in some situation it may be highly preferred to decrease the optimization time with the cost of a small reduction in the analysis accuracy. In this paper we explore some machine learning techniques in order to estimate the failure of a layup configuration. The estimated response can be qualitative (the configuration fails or not) or quantitative (the value of the failure factor). The procedure consists of generating a population of random observations (configurations) spread across solution space and evaluating using a FEA model. The machine learning method is then trained using this population and the trained model is then used to estimate failure in the optimization process. The results obtained are very promising as illustrated with an example where the misclassification rate of the qualitative response is smaller than 2%.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.572-577
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• 2001

The feasibility of skin penetration was studied for aspalatone (AM, acetylsalicylic acid maltol ester), a novel antithrombotic agent. In this studys hairless mouse dorsal skins were used as a model to select composition of vehicle and AM. Based on measurements of solubility and partition coefficient, the concentration of PC that showed the highest flux for AM across the hairless mouse skin was found to be 40%. The cumulative amount permeated at 48 h, however, appear inadequate, even when the PC concentration was employed. To identify a suitable absorption enhancer and its optimal concentration for AM, a number of absorption enhancers and a variety of concentration were screened for the increase in transdermal flux of AM. Amongst these, linoleic acid (LOA) at the concentration of 5% was found to have the largest enhancement factor (i.e., 132). However, a further increase in AM flux was not found in the fatty acid concentration greater than 5%, indicating the enhancement effect is in a bell-shaped currie. In a study of the effect of AM concentration on the permeation, there was no difference in the permeation rate between 0.5 and 1% for AM, below its saturated concentration. At the donor concentration of 2%, over the saturated condition, the flux of AM was markedly increased. A considerable degradation of AM was found during permeation studies, and the extent was correlated with protein concentrations in the epidermal and serosal extracts, and skin homogenates. In rat dorsal skins, the protein concentration decreased in the rank order of skin homogenate > serosal extract > epidermal extract. Estimated first order degradation rate constants were $6.15{\pm}0.14,{\;}0.57{\pm}0.02{\;}and{\;}0.011{\pm}{\;}0.004{\;}h^{-1}$ for skin homogenate, serosal extract and epidermal extract, respectively. Therefore, it appeared that AM was hydrolyzed to some extent into salicylmaltol by esterases in the dermal and subcutaneous tissues of skin. taken together, our data indicated that transdermal delivery of AM is feasible when the combination of PC and LOA is used as a vehicle. However, since AM is not metabolically stable, acceptable degradation inhibitors may be nervessary to fully realize the transdermal delivery of the drug.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.258-267
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• 2021

PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to compare the surface roughness, phase transformation, and surface topography of dental zirconia with three different yttrium oxide compositions under same grinding and polishing conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Three zirconia disks (IPS e.max ZirCAD LT, MT, MT multi, Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein) were selected for experimental materials. Sixty-nine bar-shaped specimens were fabricated as 12.0 × 6.0 × 4.0 mm using a milling machine and glazing was conducted on 12.0 × 6.0 mm surface by same operator. With a custom polishing device, 12.0 × 6.0 mm surfaces were polished under same condition. Surface roughness (Ra[㎛]) was measured before grinding (C), after grinding (G), and at every 3 steps of polishing (P1, P2, P3). X-ray diffraction and FE-SEM observation was conducted before grinding, after grinding, and after fine polishing (P3). Statistical analysis of surface roughness was performed using Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney-U test was used as a post hoc test (α = .05). RESULTS. There were no significant differences of surface roughness between LT, MT, and MM groups. In LT, MT, and MM groups, P3 groups showed significantly lower surface roughness than C groups. X-ray diffraction showed grinding and polishing didn't lead to phase transformation on zirconia surface. In FE-SEM images, growths in grain size of zirconia were observed as yttrium oxide composition increases. CONCLUSION. Polished zirconia surface showed clinically acceptable surface roughness, but difference in yttrium oxide composition had no significant influence on the surface roughness. Therefore, in clinical situation, zirconia polishing burs could be used regardless of yttrium oxide composition.

• 산업식품공학
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.276-281
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• 2011

탈지미강으로부터 피틴산을 추출 및 정제하기 위한 최적조건을 설정하였다. 탈지미강을 10배수의 0.5% HCl 용액으로 1시간 처리하였을 때 피틴산의 추출효율이 가장 좋았으며 중화제로는 0.5% NaOH 용액이 적합하였다. 피틴산의 정제를 위하여 Diaion HP20 흡착 컬럼을 이용하여 불순물을 제거한 후 여러 가지 이온교환수지를 이용하여 피틴산을 정제하였을 때 Amberlite IRA-416 이온교환수지의 회수율이 가장 높았다. Amberlite IRA-416 이온교환수지를 이용하여 피틴산을 수지에 흡착시킨 다음 0.5% NaOH 용액으로 용출시켰을 경우 89%의 회수율을 나타내었다. 정제된 피틴산의 총단백질 함량은 0.14%(w/w)로 대부분의 단백질이 제거됨을 확인하였다.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.81-90
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• 2019

본 연구는 이차원 DFN(discrete fracture network) 시스템에서 절리의 빈도 및 길이분포에 따른 절리텐서의 성분 및 일차불변량이 DFN의 블록수리전도 특성에 미치는 영향을 평가하였다. 확정적인 두 방향의 절리군을 사용하여 절리군의 빈도와 길이분포에 따라 생성된 총 36개의 DFN 시스템에서 각각 매 $30^{\circ}$ 간격으로 설정된 수두경사에 따른 블록수리전도도와 절리텐서의 성분 간의 상관성 분석이 수행되었다. DFN 블록의 블록수리전도도는 이에 직교하는 방향의 절리텐서 성분과 강한 상관관계를 갖는다. 본 연구의 연결성을 유지한 DFN 시스템은 절리텐서의 일차불변량이 2.0~2.5 이상일 때 등가의 연속체 해석이 가능한 것으로 평가되었다. 절리텐서의 일차불변량은 평균 블록수리전도도와 매우 강한 함수관계를 갖으며 DFN 시스템의 블록수리전도 특성을 평가하는 데에 사용될 수 있다. 또한, 본 연구를 통하여 절리텐서의 일차불변량을 이용한 DFN 시스템의 업스케일링 가능성이 논의되었다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.99-110
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• 2019

Objective: The aim of the present study was to develop a valid and reliable scale that measures the healthy life styles among young adults. Design: A methodological study design was employed to develop and validate the Healthy Lifestyle Screening Tool (HLST). Methods: The validity and reliability of the HLST were established in accordance with DeVellis' 8 steps guideline for tool development. The question items were generated based on literature reviews and interviews, which were then classified into 12 categories. The HLST was administered to 272 students attending a Korean university. The reliability was tested using Cronbach's alpha. The validity of the scale was examined with the mean inter-item correlations (MIIC) and factor analysis, and was also examined for content validity by experts. Results: The reliability of the HLST was found to be acceptable, as indicated by a Cronbach's alpha of 0.71. In the validity test, items with less than 80% "agreement" ratings on the content validity index by experts were revised. The MIIC values were greater than 0.25. A factor analysis of 36 items extracted 9 factors (i.e., four items per factor), which together explained 50.4% of the variance. The HLST consists of 36 items that measure 9 factors based on a 4-point Likert rating scale, with 4 items per factor, as follows: sunlight, water, air, rest, exercise, nutrition, temperance, trust, and general physical condition. High scores on the HLST are indicative of a healthy lifestyle (HL). Conclusions: The HLST is a valid and reliable scale that can be used to measure HL among young adults. Identification of HL by using the HLST can provide guidance to integrated therapeutic approaches along with conventional physical therapy.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.171-175
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• 2019

치조제가 심하게 흡수된 하악의 정확한 해부학적 구조를 채득하는 것은 매우 어렵다. 이 경우 보다 정확한 인상을 채득하기 위하여 수정모형 제작법을 통한 기능 인상 채득이 추천된다. 이를 위해서는 양측에 2개의 임플란트 크라운을 이용하여 적절한 고정원을 얻을 필요가 있다. 이를 통해 임플란트 피개의치에서는 불가능하였던 수정모형 제작법을 시행할 수 있다. 본 증례에서는 하악의 치조제가 심하게 흡수된 80세 여환을 하악 양측 견치 부위의 임플란트 크라운을 지대치로 한 가철성 국소의치를 이용하여 수복하였다. 가철성 국소의치의 금속구조물을 이용하여 개인 트레이를 제작하고 수정모형 제작을 위한 이차 인상을 채득하였다. 환자는 앞선 2회의 피개의치 실패 후 제작된 최종 보철물에 만족하였다. 치료 초기에 행해진 피개의치 치료에서는 부정확한 인상법에 따른 부적절한 보철물로 인해 술자와 환자 모두 만족하지 못했지만, 2개의 임플란트를 적절한 고정원으로 이용함으로써 성공적인 수복이 가능하였다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.663-673
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• 2021

해안구조물 설계시 허용평균월파량은 설계요소중의 하나이며, 구조물의 마루높이는 구조물의 안전, 보행자의 안전 및 운영 등에 요구되는 월파량 이하가 되도록 하여야 한다. 최근 들어 보다 안전한 설계를 위해 평균월파량보다 개별 최대월파량을 기준으로 적용하자는 제안이 이루어지고 있다. 본 연구는 비쇄파조건에서 개별 최대월파량에 대한 정보를 제공하고자 하는 것이며, 경사식구조물의 기하학적 형상을 고려안 2차원 수리모형실험을 수행하였다. 또한 실험을 위해 새로운 계측방법을 고안하였다. 실험결과를 이용하여 평균월파량에 기반하여 개별 최대월파량을 산정할 수 있는 경험식을 제안하였다. 그리고 피복재 어깨폭에 따른 평균월파량의 저감효과에 대해서도 검토하였다.