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In Silico Signature Prediction Modeling in Cytolethal Distending Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Strains

  • Javadi, Maryam;Oloomi, Mana;Bouzari, Saeid
    • Genomics & Informatics
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.69-80
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    • 2017
  • In this study, cytolethal distending toxin (CDT) producer isolates genome were compared with genome of pathogenic and commensal Escherichia coli strains. Conserved genomic signatures among different types of CDT producer E. coli strains were assessed. It was shown that they could be used as biomarkers for research purposes and clinical diagnosis by polymerase chain reaction, or in vaccine development. cdt genes and several other genetic biomarkers were identified as signature sequences in CDT producer strains. The identified signatures include several individual phage proteins (holins, nucleases, and terminases, and transferases) and multiple members of different protein families (the lambda family, phage-integrase family, phage-tail tape protein family, putative membrane proteins, regulatory proteins, restriction-modification system proteins, tail fiber-assembly proteins, base plate-assembly proteins, and other prophage tail-related proteins). In this study, a sporadic phylogenic pattern was demonstrated in the CDT-producing strains. In conclusion, conserved signature proteins in a wide range of pathogenic bacterial strains can potentially be used in modern vaccine-design strategies.

Optimization of Image Quality according to Sensitivity and Tube Voltage in Chest Digital Tomosynthesis (디지털 흉부단층합성검사에서 감도와 관전압 변화에 따른 영상 최적화)

  • Kim, Sang-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.541-547
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    • 2018
  • To evaluate the effect of dose and image quality for Chest Digital Tomosynthesis(CDT) using sensitivity and tube voltage(kV). CDT images of the phantom were acquired varying sensitivity 200, 320, 400 according to set tube voltage of 125 kV and 135 kV. The dose and Dose Area Product(DAP) according to change of sensitivity and kV were evaluated and Image quality was evaluated by PSNR, CNR, SNR using Image J. Dose were lowered 14~23% less than sensitivity 200, 125 kV and DAP were lowered 13~26% less than sensitivity 200, 125 kV. PSNR were over 27 dB, which were significant value and CNR, SNR were better as sensitivity value was lower. But there were different statistical significant to each item. CNR and SNR were not statistically significant at sensitivity 320, 135 kV(P>0.05). CDT can improve image quality with lower radiation dose using better than quality and correction power at digital radiography system.

bla Genotype and Molecular Epidemiological Analysis of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Chungcheong Regional Hospitals (충청지역병원에서 분리된 Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase 생성 대장균과 폐렴간균의 bla 유전형 및 분자역학적 분석)

  • Yook, Keun Dol;Yang, Byoung Seon;Park, Jin Sook
    • Korean Journal of Microbiology
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    • v.50 no.2
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    • pp.114-118
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    • 2014
  • A total of 122 ESBL-producing intestinal bacteria were collected from regional hospitals in the Chungcheong area. Combination disk test (CDT) was performed for antimaicrobial susceptability using cefotaxime and cefotaxime/clavulanate according to Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI). Mutiplex PCR using specific primers was performed for a detection of ESBL-genotypes and enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC)-PCR was carried out for the tracking of molecular epidemiology. In the confirmation test using CDT, 73 out of 76 (96.1%) ESBL-producing Escherichia coli and 43 out of 46 (93.4%) ESBL-producing Klebsiella pnemoniae were positive. In the multiplex PCR, 60.5% of E. coil were positive for CTX-M-2 type gene and 56.5% of K. pneumoniae were positive for VEB -1 type gene. In the ERIC-PCR, E. coil isolates formed 5 clusters and K. pneumoniae isolates were grouped into 4 clusters depending on region. Genotypes of clinical isolates are useful for detection and differentiation of ESBL producing intestinal bacteria. The ERIC-PCR method is thought to be helpful for establishing a regional surveillance system for infection due to its formation of different clusters depending on region.

Design and Implementation of OSEK/VDX Development Tool for Automotive Applications (OSEK/VDX 기반의 차량 전장용 응용개발도구 설계 및 구현)

  • Ahn, SungHo;Kim, JaeYoung;Kim, GwangSu
    • IEMEK Journal of Embedded Systems and Applications
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.84-89
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    • 2009
  • This paper describes the development tool for applications of automotive electronic control unit based on OSEK/VDX. This development tool has a plug-in structure and is written in Java language, because of being based on Eclipse CDT. And also this development tool has another functionality of expansion, which means a special function block can be easily adopted in this development tool. Currently, this development tool consists of five blocks, which are integrated development environment block, fusing program block, system generation block, debugger block, and cross-compiler toolchain block. They have relationship between each other and work for developing OSEK/VDX-based applications. In this paper, we show the functionality of each block of this development tool and its implementation.

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설비진단기술을 이용한 CBM 활용에 관한 연구

  • Gang In-Seon
    • Proceedings of the Society of Korea Industrial and System Engineering Conference
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    • 2002.05a
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    • pp.403-412
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    • 2002
  • Machine condition diagnosis is the technique to perceive the machine errors and the abrasion online without overhaul. We need the steps to predict the life span and reliability of a machine for the abrasion as with perceiving the degree of the abrasion of certain machine parts to make errors. In this study we deals with the methods to check and manage periodically and to configure the judgement criteria for the state of a machine. For the applications of CDT(Condition Diagnosis Technique) we also suggest the methods to check comparing the measured vibration values with the absolute criteria and to check the abnormality by vibration level.

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Energy-Efficient Quorum-Based MAC Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks

  • Annabel, L. Sherly Puspha;Murugan, K.
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.480-490
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    • 2015
  • The reliability of sensor networks is generally dependent on the battery power of the sensor nodes that it employs; hence it is crucial for the sensor nodes to efficiently use their battery resources. This research paper presents a method to increase the reliability of sensor nodes by constructing a connected dominating tree (CDT), which is a subnetwork of wireless sensor networks. It detects the minimum number of dominatees, dominators, forwarder sensor nodes, and aggregates, as well as transmitting data to the sink. A new medium access control (MAC) protocol, called Homogenous Quorum-Based Medium Access Control (HQMAC), is also introduced, which is an adaptive, homogenous, asynchronous quorum-based MAC protocol. In this protocol, certain sensor nodes belonging to a network will be allowed to tune their wake-up and sleep intervals, based on their own traffic load. A new quorum system, named BiQuorum, is used by HQMAC to provide a low duty cycle, low network sensibility, and a high number of rendezvous points when compared with other quorum systems such as grid and dygrid. Both the theoretical results and the simulation results proved that the proposed HQMAC (when applied to a CDT) facilitates low transmission latency, high delivery ratio, and low energy consumption, thus extending the lifetime of the network it serves.

A survey on perception about Certified Dental Technician(CDT) system of students majoring in dental laboratory technology (치기공학 전공 대학생들의 전문치과기공사 제도의 인식에 관한 조사)

  • Park, Jong-Kyoung;Chung, In-Sung;Kwon, Eun-Ja;Lee, Sun-Kyoung;Kim, Woong-Chul;Kim, Ji-Hwan
    • Journal of Technologic Dentistry
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    • v.34 no.3
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    • pp.283-290
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: This study was aimed to know the perception about Certified Dental Technician system of students majoring in dental laboratory technology in Korea. Methods: A survey was conducted for four months from August through November 2011 with questionnaires. The responses from 1148 students majoring in dental laboratory technology in Korea were analyzed with SPSS 12.0 program, and frequency analysis and chi square test were implemented. Results: Total students who responded to the questionnaire were 1148 (100%). The population characteristic of this survey is that 691 (60.2%) are male. The respondents believed that the job skill could be expanded by implementing the system (85.6%). Also, they responded that they would be willing to acquire the Certified Dental Technician qualifications in the future (95.5%). Conclusion: Students majoring in dental laboratory technology in Korea believed that the execution of the system of Certified Dental Technician would expand the dental technology industry.

Physical Therapy Approach and Management for Lymphedema : Expert Opinion (림프부종의 물리치료적 접근과 관리 : 전문가 견해)

  • Lee, Hwa-Gyeong;Kim, Seong-Yeol;Choi, Kyoung-Wook
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.73-84
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    • 2022
  • Background : Lymphedema is a progressive disorder characterized by the impairment of lymph flow from tissues to the blood circulation system. This occurs as a result of damage to the lymphatic system. Complex decongestive therapy (CDT) is a multimodal, conservative therapeutic approach that is used for the management of lymphedema. CDT consists of a combination of compression therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, and skin care. Purpose : This study aimed to provide a review of available physical therapy interventions as well as general care guidelines for patients with lymphedema. Methods : The recommendations and guidelines for physical therapy management, medical management, and general information were reviewed from the following sources: 1) The American Physical Therapy Association, 2) The Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy, and 3) The International Society of Lymphology. This review contains general information, including the medical management and the importance of physical therapy in lymphedema. Physical therapy management should be based on an assessment of the patients' presenting impairments, including based on inclusion or exclusion of physical therapy interventions. This review also outlines a step-by-step approach that starts with disease diagnosis and progression all the way through to rehabilitation as an outpatient. Conclusion : Depending on the patients' journey to recovery and the requirement for rehabilitation, physical therapy interventions should focus on the patients' needs including pain, appearance, physical function and general rehabilitation. We hope that this review will provide information on evidence-based physical therapy and general care to patients with lymphedema.

Light Emitting Polymer Displays

  • Heeks, Karl;Smith, Euan;Goodchild, Bill;Burroughes, Jeremy;Towns, Carl
    • 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2002.08a
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    • pp.319-324
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    • 2002
  • We will report the latest developments in light emitting polymer (LEP) systems developed at CDT. Device performance for spin coated and ink jet printed systems will be described which are state-of-the-art. We will also report on novel driving schemes for both active and passive addressed LEP displays. These drive schemes extend system lifetime as well as lowering power consumption.

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Adaptive Maintenance Using Machine Condition Diagnosis Technique (설비진단기술를 활용한 적응보전)

  • 송원섭;강인선
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.17 no.30
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    • pp.73-79
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    • 1994
  • This paper propose Adaptive Maintenance as a new type of maintenance for machine failures which are unpredictable. A purpose of adpative maintenance is to decrease inconsistency. In order to pick up some of problems the traditional maintenance policy, We discussed Time Based Maintenance(TBM) and Condition Based Maintenance(CBM) with Bath-Tub Curve. By using Machine Condition Diagnosis Technique (CDT), Monitored condition maintenance deals with the dynamic decision making for diagnosis procedures at maintenance and caution level. Adaptive Maintenance is a powerful tool for Total Production Maintenance(TPM).

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