• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.55-62
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• 2016

Background: The functioning of the serratus anterior (SA) muscle is essential to normal scapulohumeral rhythm during forward flexion (FF) of the shoulder. Also, SA weakness and overuse of the upper trapezius (UT) is observed in patients with shoulder dysfunction and trapezius myalgia. We designed a combination exercise involving FF and scapular protraction with resistance (CFFSP) to activate the SA muscle and to deactivate the UT muscle. Objects: The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not CFFSP would be more effective in activating the SA muscle than FF alone and FF with scapular protraction (FFP). Methods: Nineteen subjects (12 men and 7 women) participated in this study and performed FF, FFP, and CFFSP at $120^{\circ}$. Surface electromyography was applied to the SA, UT, and pectoralis major (PM) muscles, as was one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures. Statistical significance was set at .05. Bonferroni adjustment was used to counteract the problem of multiple comparisons, with a statistical level of significance of .017 (.05/3). Results: A statistically significant difference was found in relation to the three positions for the SA muscle (p<.001) and the SA/UT ratio (p=.005) using ANOVA. Significantly different results, depending on the position, were also demonstrated using the Bonferroni post-hoc test for the SA muscle ($FF=28.27{\pm}16.20$, $FFP=45.66{\pm}15.81$, and $CFFSP=62.4{\pm}27.21$) and for the SA/UT ratio ($FF=3.04{\pm}2.14$, $FFP=3.61{\pm}2.38$, and $CFFSP=5.95{\pm}3.01$). Significant differences between the three positions was not found regarding the average amplitude of SA/PM muscle ratio (SA/PM: p=.060). Conclusion: We recommend the use of CFFSP to strengthen the SA muscle at $120^{\circ}$.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.290-297
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• 1998

겨울철 온실의 기본적인 열에너지원인 일사를 최대한 확보하도록 하는 은실의 지붕형상을 결정하기 위해 유전알고리즘 및 광투과율 전산모델을 이용한 최적화기법을 이용하여 설치지역, 피복재료특성, 온실의 기본치수등이 주어졌을 때 지붕경사각, 경간폭비의 최적조합을 결정할 수 있도록 하는 최적설계를 수행하였다. 수원지방에 위치한 경간폭 6m의 2연동 동서동 온실 및 단동 온실을 가정하여 최적화를 수행한 결과 경사각, 폭비 순으로 2연동, 단동 온실에 대해 각각 40.861≒40 $_。 / , 0.4806≒0.5, 37.490≒37 $_。 / , 0.7748≒0.78의 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 광투과율 문제를 예로 적용해 본 결과 직접 전산모델을 호출하여 최적화를 수행하는 유전알고리즘의 기법은 온실환경의 해석을 위해 연구되어온 다양한 분야의 전산모델들을 종합적인 온실의 최적설계에 활용하도록 하는데 유용한 기법이 될 것으로 판단되었다.판단되었다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.195-200
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• 2017

Background: The natural ratios of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and sulfur (S) stable isotopes can be varied in some specific living organisms owing to various isotopic fractionation processes in nature. Therefore, the analysis of C, N, and S stable isotope ratios in ginseng can provide a feasible method for determining ginseng authenticity depending on the cultivation land and type of fertilizer. Methods: C, N, and S stable isotope composition in 6-yr-old ginseng roots (Jagyeongjong variety) was measured by isotope ratio mass spectrometry. Results: The type of cultivation land and organic fertilizers affected the C, N, and S stable isotope ratio in ginseng (p < 0.05). The ${\delta}^{15}N_{AIR}$ and ${\delta}^{34}S_{VCDT}$ values in ginseng roots more significantly discriminated the cultivation land and type of organic fertilizers in ginseng cultivation than the ${\delta}^{13}C_{VPDB}$ value. The combination of ${\delta}^{13}C_{VPDB}$, ${\delta}^{15}N_{AIR}$, or ${\delta}^{34}S_{VCDT}$ in ginseng, except the combination ${\delta}^{13}C_{VPDB}-^{34}S_{VCDT}$, showed a better discrimination depending on soil type or fertilizer type. Conclusion: This case study provides preliminary results about the variation of C, N, and S isotope composition in ginseng according to the cultivation soil type and organic fertilizer type. Hence, our findings are potentially applicable to evaluate ginseng authenticity depending on cultivation conditions.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.105-116
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• 2017

This paper presents the dynamic stability study of laminated composite plates with different force combinations and aspect ratios. Optimum non-diverging stacking is obtained for certain loading combination and aspect ratio. In addition, the stability force is maximized for a definite operating frequency. A dynamic version of the principle of virtual work for laminated composites is used to obtain force-frequency relation. Since dynamic stiffness governs the divergence or flutter, an efficient optimization method is necessary for the response functional and the relevant constraints. In this way, a model based on the ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm is proposed to search for the proper stacking. The ACO algorithm is used since it treats with large number of dynamic stability parameters. Governing equations are formulated using classic laminate theory (CLT) and von-Karman plate technique. Load-frequency relations are explicitly obtained for fundamental and secondary flutter modes of simply supported composite plate with arbitrary aspect ratio, stacking and boundary load, which are used in optimization process. Obtained results are compared with the finite element method results for validity and accuracy convince. Results revealed that the optimum stacking with stable dynamic response and maximum critical load is in angle-ply mode with almost near-unidirectional fiber orientations for fundamental flutter mode. In addition, short plates behave better than long plates in combined axial-shear load case regarding stable oscillation. The interaction of uniaxial and shear forces intensifies the instability in long plates than short ones which needs low-angle layup orientations to provide required dynamic stiffness. However, a combination of angle-ply and cross-ply stacking with a near-square aspect ratio is appropriate for the composite plate regarding secondary flutter mode.

• 한국지형학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.133-147
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• 2014

애추와 같이 인간의 접근이 쉽지 않은 지형의 현장조사에서는 시간과 비용을 절약하기 위해 실제 현장조사 전에 대상 지형자원의 범위를 줄이는 방법이 요구된다. 본 연구에서는 대상 지형자원의 현장조사 범위를 줄이기 위해 기존 지형의 위치와 기타 GIS 정보 사이의 관계를 확률로 표현하는 자료유도형(target-driven) 공간통계기법인 Weight of Evidence 기법을 적용하였다. Weight of Evidence 기법을 적용하기 위해 애추와 관련된 지형요소를 선정한 후 지형요소와 GIS 정보의 상관관계 분석 결과를 근거로 우도비를 산출하였다. 각각의 주제도에 대한 경우의 수를 산정한 후, SRC 및 AUC 방법을 이용하여 애추 분포 가능지수가 가장 큰 조합을 찾았다. 애추 분포 가능지수가 가장 큰 주제도의 조합은 사면향도와 지질도, 경사도, 토지피복도, 유효토심도, 토양배수도의 조합으로, 애추 분포 가능지 면적비가 74.47%로 나타나 상당히 높은 정확도를 보였다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.591-598
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• 2021

Background: Hematopoiesis is the production of blood cells from hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that reside in the bone marrow. Cyclophosphamide (CTX) is a chemotherapy drug that suppresses the immune system. Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) and Colla corii asini (CCA) have been traditionally used for boosting the immune system. Methods: HSCs in the bone marrow, and immune cell subtype in splenocytes, PBMCs, and thymocytes were investigated. Serum levels of hematopoietic-related markers were analyzed using ELISA. Protein expression in spleen tissue was analyzed using western blot analysis. Hematoxylin & eosin staining in the femurs of mice were also conducted. Results: The combination of KRG and CCA with a ratio of 3:2 increased HSCs, CD3 and CD8⁺ T cells in the circulation, and CD3 T cells in the spleen. A ratio of 2:3 (KRG:CCA) increased the thymic regulatory T cells and recovered the CD3 T cells in the spleen and circulation while recovering proteins in the JAK-STAT pathway in the spleen. Overall, blood cell population and differentiating factors vital for cell differentiation were also significantly recovered by all combinations especially in ratios of 3:2 and 2:3. Conclusion: A ratio of 3:2 (KRG:CCA) is the most ideal combination as it recovered the HSC population in the bone marrow of mice.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.364-372
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• 2023

The space reactor is the primary energy supply for future space vehicles and space stations. The radiator is one of the essential parts of a space reactor. Therefore, the research on radiators can improve the heat dissipation power, reduce the quality of radiators, and make the space reactor smaller. Based on MOOSE multi-physics numerical calculation platform, a simulation program for the combination of heat pipe and fin at the end of heat pipe radiator is developed. It is verified that the calculation result of this program is accurate and the calculation speed is fast. Analyze the heat transfer characteristics of the combination with heat pipe and fin, and obtain its internal temperature field. Based on the calculation results, the influence of structural parameters on the heat dissipation power is analyzed. The results show that when the fin width is 0.25 m, fin thickness is 0.002 m, condensing section length is 0.5425 m and heat pipe radius is 0.014 m, the power-mass ratio is the highest. When the temperature is 700K-900K, the heat dissipation power increases 41.12% for every 100K increase in the operating temperature. Smaller fin width and thinner fin thickness can improve the power-mass ratio and reduce the radiator quality.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.374-380
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• 2010

잡음이 섞인 입출력 신호를 갖는 시스템 인식 문제는 완전 최소 자승법 (Total Least Squares (TLS))으로 알려져 있다. 완전 최소 자승법의 성능은 입력 신호 부가 잡음 파워와 출력 신호 부가 잡음간의 분산비에 매우 민감하다. 본 논문에서는 TLS의 성능 향상을 위해서 LS (Least Squares)와의 결합을 제안한다. 그 한 형태로 재차적인 TLS (Recursive TLS)와 재차적인 LS (Recursive Least Squares)간의 결합 알고리즘을 제안한다. 이 결합은 잡음간 분산비에 강인한 결과를 낳았다. 모의실험을 통해 얻은 결과로부터 입력 신호에 신호대 잡음비가 5dB를 유지히는 잡음을 부가할 경우 입력 잡음과출력 잡음의 비 $\gamma$가 약 20 정도까지로 적용 범위가 확대되는 결과를 얻었다. 따라서 제안된 결합 방법이 기존의 TLS의 적용 범위를 넓힐 수 있음을 알 수 있다.

• International Journal of Reliability and Applications
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.55-79
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• 2015

It is well known that using any additional information in the estimation of unknown parameters with new sample of observations diminishes the sampling units needed and minimizes the risk of new estimators. There are many rational reasons to assure that the existence of additional information in practice and there exists many practical cases in which additional information is available in the form of target value (initial value) about the unknown parameters. This article is described the problem of how the prior initial value about the unknown parameters can be utilized and combined with classical Bayes estimator to get a new combination of Bayes estimator and prior value to improve the properties of the new combination. In this article, two classes of Bayes-shrinkage and preliminary test Bayes-shrinkage estimators are proposed for the scale parameter of exponential distribution. The bias, risk and risk ratio expressions are derived and studied. The performance of the proposed classes of estimators is studied for different choices of constants engaged in the estimators. The comparisons, conclusions and recommendations are demonstrated.

• 대한전기학회논문지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.638-648
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• 1990

An effective resolved motion control method of redundant manipulators is proposed to minimize the energy consumption and to increase the dexterity while satisfying the physical actuator constraints. The method employs the neural optimization networks, where the computation of Jacobian matrix is not required. Specifically, end effector movement resulting from each joint differential motion is first separated into orthogonal and tangential components with respect to a given desired trajectory. Then the resolved motion is obtained by neural optimization networks in such a way that 1) linear combination of the orthogonal components should be null 2) linear combination of the tangential components should be the differential length of the desired trajectory, 3) differential joint motion limit is not violated, and 4) weighted sum of the square of each differential joint motion is minimized. Here the weighting factors are controlled by a newly defined joint dexterity measure as the ratio of the tangential and orthogonal components.