• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.113-119
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• 2019

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the falls on the center of pressure (CoP) complexity during gait using non-linear approximate entropy (ApEn). Method: 20 elderly women with experience of falling ($age=72.55{\pm}5.42yrs$; $height=154.40{\pm}4.26cm$; $body\;weight=57.40{\pm}6.21kg$; $preferred\;gait\;speed=0.52{\pm}0.17m/s$) and 20 elderly women with no experience of falling ($age=71.90{\pm}2.90yrs$; $height=155.28{\pm}4.73cm$; $body\;weight=56.70{\pm}5.241kg$; $preferred\;gait\;speed=0.56{\pm}0.13m/s$) were recruited for the study. While they were walking at their preferred gait speed on a treadmill (instrumented dual belt treadmills, Bertec, USA) with a force plate CoP data were collected for the 20 strides. The complexity of the CoP was analyzed using the ApEn technique. Results: The ApEn of the medial-lateral CoP in the fallers showed smaller about 16% compared to the non-fallers (p<.05). The ApEn of the antero-posterior CoP of the fallers showed smaller about 12% compared to the non-fallers, but the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the reduction of the medio-lateral CoP complexity in the elderly gait would be an index to determine the potential fall.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.57-67
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• 2019

Water-induced strength reduction is one of the most critical causes for rock deformation and failure. Understanding the effects of water on the strength, toughness and deformability of rocks are of a great importance in rock fracture mechanics and design of structures in rock. However, only a few studies have been conducted to understand the effects of water on fracture properties such as fracture toughness, crack propagation velocity, consumed energy, and microstructural damage. Thus, in this study, we focused on the understanding of how microscale damages induced by water saturation affect mesoscale mechanical and fracture properties compared with oven dried specimens along three notch orientations-divider, arrester, and short transverse. The mechanical properties of calcite-cemented sandstone were examined using standard uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) and Brazilian tensile strength (BTS) tests. In addition, fracture properties such as fracture toughness, consumed energy and crack propagation velocity were examined with cracked chevron notched Brazilian disk (CCNBD) tests. Digital Image Correlation (DIC), a non-contact optical measurement technique, was used for both strain and crack propagation velocity measurements along the bedding plane orientations. Finally, environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM) was employed to investigate the microstructural damages produced in calcite-cemented sandstone specimens before and after CCNBD tests. As results, both mechanical and fracture properties reduced significantly when specimens were saturated. The effects of water on fracture properties (fracture toughness and consumed energy) were predominant in divider specimens when compared with arrester and short transverse specimens. Whereas crack propagation velocity was faster in short transverse and slower in arrester, and intermediate in divider specimens. Based on ESEM data, water in the calcite-cemented sandstone induced microstructural damages (microcracks and voids) and increased the strength disparity between cement/matrix and rock forming mineral grains, which in turn reduced the crack propagation resistance of the rock, leading to lower both consumed energy and fracture toughness ($K_{IC}$).

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.23-32
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• 2022

3D 프로그램을 활용한 방식의 영상 제작과정은 3D 데이터를 시각화하는 렌더링이라는 과정을 거친다. 이 과정은 제작 시간과 작업비용의 부담이 커서 제작자로서는 렌더 비용을 줄이는 것이 중요한 이슈로 대두되고 있다. 본 연구는 실시간렌더엔진인 게임엔진의 렌더링을 영상 제작에 접목해 렌더 시간을 줄여 기존의 제작 시간을 단축하는 방법을 제시하고자 한다. 본 연구의 렌더링 실험을 위해 로봇과 실내 모델링을 3D 제작 프로그램인 마야(Maya)와 게임엔진인 유니티(Unity)로 렌더링을 비교 분석했다. 분석 결과, 유니티는 실시간으로 렌더 되어 렌더 비용을 줄일 수 있고, 렌더된 이미지의 퀄러티 또한 마야에서 렌더된 이미지와 유사한 결과를 나타냈다. 이번 실험을 통해 유니티의 렌더링을 마야와 비교해 분석해 봄으로써 기존의 제작 시간을 단축하는 방법을 제시하고 사용자가 실시간렌더엔진에 접근할 수 있는 가이드를 제공한다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 능동소음제어(ANC, Active Noise Control) 기술을 이용하여 공동주택의 층간소음을 저감시키는 시뮬레이션 기반 연구를 수행하였다. ANC의 층간소음 저감 활용 가능성을 검토하기 위하여 층간소음시험시설에서 가속도계와 소음 수집용 마이크로폰을 설치하여 임팩트볼 낙하에 의한 소음진동을 측정하여 Fx-LMS 알고리즘 기반의 능동소음제어 시뮬레이션을 수행하였다. 이 과정에서 적응제어 수렴계수 등의 최적 시뮬레이션 조건을 도출한 후 가속도계와 스피커 수량을 변수로 하는 수치 시뮬레이션을 통해 소음저감효과를 분석하여 제한된 조건에서 층간소음을 저감시킬 수 있는 것을 확인하였다.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2022

최근에는 발전하는 정보통신 기술을 이용하여 악의적인 코드들이 제작되고 있고 이를 기존 탐지 시스템으로는 탐지하는게 역부족인 실정이다. 이러한 지능적이고 악의적인 코드를 정확하고 효율성 있게 탐지하고 대응하기 위해서는 지능적 탐지 모델이 필요하다. 그리고, 탐지 성능을 최대로 높이기 위해서는 악의적인 코드의 주요 특징 정보 집합으로 훈련하는 것이 중요하다. 본 논문에서는 지능적 탐지 모델을 설계하고 모델 훈련에 필요한 데이터를 변환, 차원축소, 특징 선택 단계를 거쳐 주요 특징 정보 집합으로 생성하는 기법을 제안하였다. 그리고 이를 기반으로 악의적인 코드별로 주요 특징 정보를 분류하였다. 또한, 분류된 특징 정보들을 기반으로 변형되거나 새로 등장하는 악의적인 코드를 분석하고 탐지하는데 사용할 수 있는 공통 특징 정보를 도출하였다. 제안된 탐지 모델은 제한된 수의 특성 정보로 학습하여 악의적인 코드를 탐지하기에 탐지 시간과 대응이 빨리 이루어져 피해를 크게 줄일 수 있다. 그리고, 성능 평가 결과값은 학습 알고리즘에 따라 약간 차이가 나지만 악의적인 코드 대부분을 탐지할 수 있음을 평가로 알 수 있었다.

• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.31-39
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• 2022

The Army, Navy, and Air Force are currently making various efforts to apply defense IoT technology by reflecting the characteristics of each military. However, there are concerns that comprehensive collection, management, and analysis may be limited because each military has no overlapping system or guaranteed interoperability of data, and there are inefficient aspects in terms of using and investing a limited defense budget. In this study, evaluation items and priorities for pilot projects were selected by applying Delphi technique and AHP method to determine which projects are preferentially effective when commonly applied in terms of Army, Navy, and Air force. As a result of the analysis, the project basis and driving force, project feasibility, performance and ripple effect, redundancy and connection were identified in the order of IoT-based small detachment units and unmanned base construction, intelligent smart unit, smart ground ammunition depot, and smart training management system. According to the comprehensive results reflecting the weights of each evaluation item, the fact that small detachment units and unmanned base construction project are recognized as the first project to be applied to the Army, Navy, and Air Force is a valid approach to be effective while each military is burdened with personnel management because of the reduction of manpower. Through the research results, it is expected that the direction of application to the policy of the defense IoT project can be confirmed in terms of efficient use of limited budgets.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.336-345
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• 2023

Background: The objective of this study was to demonstrate the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of intraoperative monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerves during thoracoscopic and robotic 3-field esophagectomy. Methods: This retrospective analysis details our initial experience using intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) during minimally invasive 3-field esophagectomy. Data were obtained from a prospectively maintained database and electronic medical records. The study included all patients who underwent minimally invasive (video-assisted thoracic surgery/robotic) transthoracic esophagectomy with neck anastomosis. The patients were divided into those who underwent IONM during the study period and a historical cohort who underwent 3-field esophagectomy without IONM at the same institution. Appropriate statistical tests were used to compare the 2 groups. Results: Twenty-four patients underwent nerve monitoring during minimally invasive 3-field esophagectomy. Of these, 15 patients underwent thoraco-laparoscopic operation, while 9 received a robot-assisted procedure. In the immediate postoperative period, 8 of 24 patients (33.3%) experienced vocal cord paralysis. Relative to a historical cohort from the same institution, who were treated with surgery without nerve monitoring in the preceding 5 years, a 26% reduction was observed in the nerve paralysis rate (p=0.08). On follow-up, 6 of the 8 patients with vocal cord paralysis reported a return to normal vocal function. Additionally, patients who underwent IONM exhibited a higher nodal yield and a decreased frequency of tracheostomy and bronchoscopy. Conclusion: The use of IONM during minimally invasive 3-field esophagectomy is safe and feasible. This technique has the potential to decrease the incidence of recurrent nerve palsy and increase nodal yield.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.22.1-22.12
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• 2021

Objectives: This study evaluated and compared the effects of radiation therapy on the dislocation resistance of AH Plus and BioRoot RCS applied to dentin and the sealer-dentin interface. Materials and Methods: Thirty single-rooted teeth were randomly assigned to 2 groups (n = 15 each): AH Plus (Dentsply DeTrey) and BioRoot RCS (Septodont). Each group was subdivided into control and experimental groups. The experimental group was subjected to a total radiation dose of 60 Gy. The root canals of all samples were cleaned, shaped, and obturated using the single-cone technique. Dentin slices (1 mm) were sectioned from each root third for the push-out test and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was done to examine the sealer-dentin interface. The failure mode was determined using stereomicroscopy. Bond strength data were analyzed by the independent t-test, 1-way analysis of variance, and the Tukey post hoc test (α = 0.05). Results: Significantly lower bond strength was observed in irradiated teeth than non-irradiated teeth in the AH Plus group (p < 0.05). The BioRoot RCS group showed no significant reduction in bond strength after irradiation (p > 0.05) and showed a higher post-irradiation bond strength (209.92 ± 172.26 MPa) than the AH Plus group. SEM revealed slightly larger gap-containing regions in irradiated specimens from both groups. Conclusions: The dislocation resistance of BioRoot RCS was not significantly changed by irradiation and was higher than that of AH Plus. BioRoot RCS may be the sealer of choice for root canal treatment in patients undergoing radiation therapy.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.36.1-36.15
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• 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a single-file reciprocating system (WaveOne Gold, WOG) and a multi-file rotary system (ProTaper Universal Retreatment, PTUR) in removing canal filling from severely curved canals and to evaluate the possible adjunctive effects of XP-Endo Finisher (XPF), the Self-Adjusting File (SAF), and an erbium, chromium: yttrium, scandium, gallium garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser using microcomputed tomography (µCT). Materials and Methods: Sixty-six curved mandibular molars were divided into 2 groups based on the retreatment technique and then into 3 based on the supplementary method. The residual filling volumes and root canals were evaluated with µCT before and after retreatment, and after the supplementary steps. The data were statistically analyzed with the t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, analysis of covariance, and factorial analysis of variance (p < 0.05). Results: PTUR and WOG showed no significant difference in removing filling materials (p > 0.05). The supplementary techniques were significantly more effective than reciprocating or rotary systems only (p < 0.01). The supplementary steps showed no significant differences in canal filling removal effectiveness (p > 0.05), but XPF showed less dentin reduction than the SAF and Er,Cr:YSGG laser (p < 0.01). Conclusions: The supplementary methods significantly decreased the volume of residual filling materials. XPF caused minimal changes in root canal volume and might be preferred for retreatment in curved root canals. Supplementary approaches after retreatment procedures may improve root canal cleanliness.

• 정보처리학회논문지:컴퓨터 및 통신 시스템
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• 제12권12호
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• pp.357-362
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• 2023

교량은 중요한 교통 인프라지만 다양한 환경적 요인과 지속적인 교통 부하로 손상 및 균열을 겪게 되며, 이러한 요인들은 교량의 노후화를 가속화시킨다. 현재 건설한 지 오래된 교량이 많아지면서 안전성을 보장하고 노후화를 진단하기 위한 시스템의 필요성이 대두되고 있다. 이미 교량에서는 실시간 또는 주기적으로 교량의 상태를 모니터링하기 위해 구조물 건전도 모니터링(SHM) 기술이 활용되고 있다. 이 기술과 함께 인공지능과 사물인터넷 기술을 활용한 지능형 교량 모니터링 기술 개발이 진행 중이다. 본 논문에서는 노후화된 교량의 유지관리를 위해 고속 푸리에 변환과 차원 축소 알고리즘을 활용한 교량 안전성을 예측 엣지 시스템 기법을 연구한다. 특히, 기존 연구와는 다르게 실제 교량에서 수집된 센서 데이터를 이용하여 데이터셋을 형성하고 교량의 안전성을 확인할 수 있는지 알아본다.