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On optimal cyclic scheduling for a flexible manufacturing cell

  • Kise, Hiroshi;Nakamura, Shinji;Karuno, Yoshiyuki
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1990.10b
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    • pp.1250-1255
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    • 1990
  • This paper discusses an optimal cyclic scheduling problem for a FMC (Flexible Manufacturing Cell) modeled by a two-machine flowshop with two machining centers with APC's (Automated Pallet Changers), an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) and loading and unloading stations. Cyclic production in which similar patterns of production is repeated can significantly reduce the production lead-time and WIP (Work-In-Process) in such flexible, automated system. Thus we want to find an optimal cyclic schedule that minimizes the cycle time in each cycle. However, the existence of APC's as buffer storage for WIP makes the problem intractable (i.e., NP-complete). We propose an practical approximation algorithm that minimizes, instead of each cycle time, its upper bound. Performances of this algorithm are validated by the way of computer simulations.

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Electrosurgery Sparks induced Stimulating Current at Active Electrode

  • Kim, Ji-Hun;Na, Byeong-Geun;Bae, In-Sik;Seol, Yu-Bin;Jang, Hong-Yeong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2011.08a
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    • pp.318-318
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    • 2011
  • Electrosurgery has been widely used in surgical procedures for many years. The surgical procedure using radiofrequency power generated occasionally sparks causing electrical stimulations. According to a paper of commercialized APC (Argon Plasma Coagulation) in the gastrointestinal endoscopy, Patients treated by APC had experienced pain and neuromuscular stimulation. This study aimed to investigate the electrosurgery sparks. In this experiment, current threshold of electrosurgery using rf was investigated. Sparks analogous to surgical situation was generated and measured the I-V figure. Asymmetric current, observed by other researchers, was also measured. This could be explained by difference between positive phase and negative phase. Furthermore, a method was developed to remove asymmetric current and to make safer device for surgical field.

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Proposed Method for Determining Price Cap in the Korean Electricity Market Applicable to TWBP

  • Kang Dong-Joo;Moon Young-Hwan;Kim Balho H.
    • KIEE International Transactions on Power Engineering
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    • v.5A no.2
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    • pp.199-203
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    • 2005
  • This paper proposes the level of price cap in the TWBP(Two- Way Bidding Pool) market in Korea for which the draft of market design has been prepared by KPX. Max - GMCP(Maximum Generation Market Clearing Price) and APC(Administered Price Cap) would be separately applied as individual price caps for a normal period and a Price Capping period in TWBP. The level of price cap is determined for inducing optimal investment in the Korean Electricity Market considering the 'electricity resource baseline plan' published by the Korean government in 2002 for maintaining government-leading resource planning in Korea. In this regard, Max - GMCP is calculated from the equilibrium condition of investment based on reliability standard and fixed cost of the peaking plant. For verifying the propriety of the proposed price cap, this paper compares the proposed value with the estimated VoLL(Value of Lost Load) based on Korea's GDP(Gross Domestic Product).

On Speech Digitization and Bandwidth Compression Techniques[II]-Vocoding (음성신호의 디지탈화와 대역폭축소의 방법에 관하여 [II]-Vocoding)

  • 은종관
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 1978
  • This paper is a sequel of the previous paperl) on speech digitization and bandwidth compression techniques. Several recently developed vocoding techniques, that is, linear predictive coding (LPC), formant vocoding, residual excited linear prediction (RELP) vocoding, and adaptive predictive coding(APC) are discussed. Throughout the leaper emphasis is placed on the LPC approach that is presently the most promising technique in speech compression. In addition, current problems and possible solutions are discussed.

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Real-time In-situ Plasma Etch Process Monitoring for Sensor Based-Advanced Process Control

  • Ahn, Jong-Hwan;Gu, Ja-Myong;Han, Seung-Soo;Hong, Sang-Jeen
    • JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.1-5
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    • 2011
  • To enter next process control, numerous approaches, including run-to-run (R2R) process control and fault detection and classification (FDC) have been suggested in semiconductor manufacturing industry as a facilitation of advanced process control. This paper introduces a novel type of optical plasma process monitoring system, called plasma eyes chromatic system (PECSTM) and presents its potential for the purpose of fault detection. Qualitatively comparison of optically acquired signal levels vs. process parameter modifications are successfully demonstrated, and we expect that PECSTM signal can be a useful indication of onset of process change in real-time for advanced process control (APC).

$\beta$-catenin에 의한 신호전달과 그 역할 ($\beta$-catenin은 세포의 감초인가\ulcorner)

  • 정선주
    • The Zoological Society Korea : Newsletter
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.16-25
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    • 2001
  • Wnt signaling의 주요 분자인 $\beta$-catenin의 기능과 조절에 관한 연구, 특히 TCF family 단백질과 함께 작용하는 신호전달에 관한 연구가 최근에 활발히 진행되고 있다. $\beta$-catenin 단백질은 Drosophila나 Xenopus의 발생초기에 중요한 역할을 한다는 것이 알려져 있고 Wnt (Wingless) 단백질에 의하여 활성화되는 신호전달 과정에 관여한다고 알려져 있으므로, TCF 단백질들이 Wnt signalling pathway에 작용한다는 것을 의미한다. 즉, $\beta$-catenin/TCF complex는 발생초기의 세포의 운명을 결정하는 세포의 분화에 중요하리라 생각된다. 또한 $\beta$-catenin/TCF complex는 세포의 암화에도 중요하다는 것이 보고되었다. 정상세포의 경우, $\beta$-catenin은 APC 라는 tumor suppressor에 의하여 결합하고 단백질의 분해가 유도되어 핵 안의 TCF와 결합하지 못하는데, 암세포의 경우 APC가 결실되었거나 $\beta$-catenin의 양이 과도하게 발현되어 암세포화 되는 것으로 보인다. 즉, $\beta$-catenin은 일종의 oncogene으로 작용하는 단백질이며, 그 작용에 필수적인 전사인자가 TCF라는 것이다. 특히, 대장암세포에서 이 $\beta$-catenin/TCF complex에 의해 활성화되는 유전자로서 c-myc과 cyclin Dl 등이 있는 것으로 보아, $\beta$-catenin/TCF 단백질은 세포의 증식 및 사멸에 관여하는 단백질들의 발현을 조절하는 매우 중요한 인자라고 생각된다.

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Study on the return loss of E-PON optical line (E-PON 광선로망에 있어서의 반사손실 영향분석)

  • Kim, Bo-Gyeom;Choe, Yeong-Bok;O, Ho-Seok;Lee, Won-Hyeong;Park, Tae-Dong
    • 한국정보통신설비학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.08a
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    • pp.35-37
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    • 2005
  • 본 논문은 FTTH 의 본격적인 사업에 앞서 순수한 광선희망에서의 반사손실의 영향을 파악하고 문제점 도출 및 해결방안을 찾고자 시스템적인 요소를 제외하고 시험을 하였다. E-PON 광선로망의 반사손실 측정값을 위하여 1 단분기(1*32)에서의 SC/PC, SC/APC, 2 단분기(1*4/1*8)에서의 SC/PC, SC/APC 의 4 가지 형태로 구성하여 측정하였고 SC/PC 커넥터 사용시 단자내가입자단의 공기중에 노출되는 채널수가 많을수록 일정한 패턴을 보이며 반사손실 특성이 저하되었다.

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Analysis of DOAJ-Registered Open Access Journals in Asian Countries

  • Jane Cho
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.31-45
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    • 2023
  • This study aims to understand the characteristics of Asian OA journals and to identify differences by the countries. 3,103 DOAJ-registered OA journals from 21 Asian countries as of 2020 were selected and analyzed from various perspectives using correspondence and correlation analysis. The results revealed that Indonesia had the most DOAJ-registered open access journals, followed by Iran and India. An APC was not charged by 70% of journals, but this varied greatly by country. Meanwhile, as a result of comparing DOAJ-registered Asian journals with international citation database listed journals, 11% of journals were listed on Scopus and only 2.6% and 0.1% were listed on SCIE and SSCI, which is represents less than half of the global level. In addition, although there are many free to read local journals in China, Japan, and Korea, the number of OA journals registered in DOAJ is relatively small. Therefore, it is difficult to say that the progress of OA in local journals is fast even if the country's global research competitiveness is high.

Assessment of Microbial and Radioactive Contaminations in Korean Cold Duck Meats and Electron-Beam Application for Quality Improvement

  • An, Kyung-A;Jo, Yunhee;Arshad, Muhammad Sajid;Kim, Gui-Ran;Jo, Cheorun;Kwon, Joong-Ho
    • Food Science of Animal Resources
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    • v.37 no.2
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    • pp.297-304
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    • 2017
  • Animal-origin food products pose serious threat to public food safety due to high microbial loads. The microbial and radioactive contaminations in commercial cold duck meat products were evaluated. Ten different lots of commercial samples ($C_1-C_{10}$) were classified based on type and smoking process. All samples were highly contaminated (< 4-7 Log CFU/g) with total aerobic bacteria (TAB), yeasts and molds (Y&M), and 7 samples ($C_1-C_7$) were positive for coliforms. Furthermore, three samples were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes ($C_4-C_6$) and one with Salmonella typhimurium ($C_6$). No radionuclides ($^{131}I$, $^{137}Cs$, and $^{134}Cs$) were detected in any sample. The results of DEFT (direct epifluorescent filter technique)/APC (aerobic plate count), employed to screen pre-pasteurization treatments of products, indicated that smoked samples were positive showing DEFT/APC ratios higher than 4. Notably, the samples showed a serious threat to microbial safety, thus were irradiated with electron-beam (e-beam). The $D_{10}$ values for S. typhimurium and L. monocytogenes were 0.65 and 0.42 kGy, respectively. E-beam application at 3 and 7 kGy resulted in reduction of initial TAB, Y&M, and coliform populations by 3 and 6 log cycles, respectively. Thus, e-beam was proven to be a good decontamination approach to improve the hygiene of cold duck meat.