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A Preliminary Comparison of Efficacy of Needle-Embedding Therapy with Acupuncture for Chronic Tension-type Headache Patients (만성 긴장성 두통환자의 매선요법과 침의 효과에 대한 예비적 비교 연구)

  • Bae, Dal-Bit;Lyu, Yun-Sun;Park, Jong-Min;Kang, Hyoung-Won;Lyu, Yeoung-Su
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.45-62
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    • 2013
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of Needle-Embedding Therapy with Acupuncture for Chronic Tension-type Headache (CTTH) patients. Methods : The study recruited Chronic Tension-type Headache patients. A total of twenty-six patients were divided into 2 groups. 13 subjects were placed into a needle-embedding therapy group and 13 subjects into an acupuncture therapy group by a randomization table. The needle-embedding therapy group was treated with needle-embedding at Fengchi (GB20), while the acupuncture therapy was acupunctured at Fengchi (GB20). Then, a comparative analysis was conducted by comparing the results with those measured by a Blood pressor, Heart rate variability (HRV), Henry Ford Headache Disablity Inventory (HDI) Internet Headache Impact Test (HIT), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results & Conclusions : As a result of evaluation by using the self-rating headache index (VAS, HDI, HIT), pain score declined in both groups. But they were not difference between the two groups.

Application of Principal Component Analysis in Automobile Body Assembly : Case Study (자동차 차체 조립공장에서 주성분 분석의 응용 : 사례 연구)

  • Lee, Myung-D.;Lim, Ik-Sung;Kim, Eun-Jung
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.125-130
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    • 2008
  • Multivariate analysis is a rapidly expanding approach to data analysis. One specific technique in multivariate analysis is Principal Component Analysis (PCA). PCA is a statistical technique that linearly transform a given set of variables into a new set of composite variables. These new variables are orthogonal to each other and capture most of the information in the original variables. PCA is used to reduce the number of control points to be checked by measurement system. Therefore, the structure of the data set is simplified significantly It is also shown that eigenvectors obtained by conducting principal component analysis on the basis of the covariance matrix can be used to physically interpret the pattern of relative deformation for the points. This case study reveals the twisting deformation pattern of the underbody which is the largest mode of the total variation.

Study on Wear Properties of GCV Materials with DLC Coating (GCV소재의 DLC 코팅 마모특성에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Soo-Chul;Kim, Nam-Seok;Nam, Ki-Woo;Ahn, Seok-Hwan;Kim, Hyun-Soo
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.71-75
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    • 2010
  • Although Graphite Compacted Vermicular (GCV) was first observed in 1948, the narrow range for stable foundry production precluded the high volume application of GCV to complex components such as cylinder blocks and heads until advanced process control technologies became available. This, in turn, had to await the advent of modern measurement electronics and computer processors. Following the development of foundry techniques and manufacturing solutions, primarily initiated in Europe during the 1990s, the first series production of GCV cylinder blocks began during 1999. Today, more than 40,000 GCV cylinder blocks are produced each month for OEMs, including Audi, DAF, Ford, Hundai, MAN, Mercedes, PSA, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Given that new engine programs are typically intended to support three to four vehicle generations, the chosen engine materials must satisfy current design criteria and also provide the potential for future performance upgrades without changing the overall block architecture. With at least a 75% increase in the ultimate tensile strength, a 40% increase in the elastic modulus, and approximately double the fatigue strength of either iron or aluminum, GCV is ideally suited to meet current and future of engine design and performance requirements.

Characterization of the in vitro Activities of the P1 and Helper Component Proteases of Soybean mosaic virus Strain G2 and Tobacco vein mottling virus

  • Lim, Hyoun-Sub;Jang, Chan-Yong;Nam, Ji-Ryun;Li, Meijia;Hong, Jin-Sung;Bae, Han-Hong;Ju, Ho-Jong;Kim, Hong-Gi;Ford, Richard E.;Domier, Leslie L.
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.197-201
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    • 2012
  • Potyviruses express their RNA genomes through the production of polyproteins that are processed in host cells by three virus-encoded proteases. Soybean plants produce large amounts of protease inhibitors during seed development and in response to wounding that could affect the activities of these proteases. The in vitro activities of two of the proteases of Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) and Tobacco vein mottling virus (TVMV) were compared in the rabbit reticulocyte lysate in vitro translation system using synthetic RNA transcripts. Transcripts produced from SMV and TVMV cDNAs that included the P1 and helper component-protease (HC-Pro) coding regions directed synthesis of protein products that were only partially processed. Unprocessed poly-proteins were not detected from transcripts that included all of the P1, HC-Pro, P3 and portions of the cylindrical inclusion protein coding regions of either virus. Addition of soybean trypsin inhibitor to in vitro translation reactions increased the accumulation of the unprocessed polyprotein from TVMV transcripts, but did not alter the patterns of proteins produced from SMV. These experiments suggest that SMV-and TVMV-encoded proteases are differentially sensitive to protease inhibitors.

A Proactive Dissemination Protocol using Residual Energy and Signal Strength for WSNs (무선 센서 네트워크에서 에너지 잔량과 신호세기를 이용한 데이터 전송 프로토콜)

  • Park, Soo-Yeon;Kim, Moon-Seong;Jeong, Eui-Hoon;Bang, Young-Cheo
    • Journal of Internet Computing and Services
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.33-39
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    • 2010
  • In this paper, a data dissemination protocol that transmits data collected for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) is newly proposed, and the proposed proactive protocol takes into account energy consumption minimized and delay time disseminated. The well-known SPMS (Shortest Path Mined SPIN) forms the shortest path-based routing table obtained by Bellman Ford Algorithm (BFA) and disseminates data using a multi-hop path in order to minimize energy consumption. The mentioned properties of SPMS cause memory burden to create and maintain the routing tables. In addition, whenever BFA is executed, it is necessary to suffer from the energy consumption and traffic occurred. In order to overcome this problem, a proactive dissemination protocol using Residual Energy and Signal Strength, called RESS, is proposed in this paper. Simulation results show that RESS outperforms SPMS up to 84% in terms of the number of traffic messages and the transmitted delay time of RESS is similar to that of SPMS using the shortest path.

A Study on the Historic-Genetic Principle of Mathematics Education(1) - A Historic-Genetic Approach to Teaching the Meaning of Proof (역사발생적 수학교육 원리에 대한 연구(1) - 증명의 의미 지도의 역사발생적 전개)

  • 우정호;박미애;권석일
    • School Mathematics
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.401-420
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    • 2003
  • We have many problems in the teaching and learning of proof, especially in the demonstrative geometry of middle school mathematics introducing the proof for the first time. Above all, it is the serious problem that many students do not understand the meaning of proof. In this paper we intend to show that teaching the meaning of proof in terms of historic-genetic approach will be a method to improve the way of teaching proof. We investigate the development of proof which goes through three stages such as experimental, intuitional, and scientific stage as well as the development of geometry up to the completion of Euclid's Elements as Bran-ford set out, and analyze the teaching process for the purpose of looking for the way of improving the way of teaching proof through the historic-genetic approach. We conducted lessons about the angle-sum property of triangle in accordance with these three stages to the students of seventh grade. We show that the students will understand the meaning of proof meaningfully and properly through the historic-genetic approach.

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A Study on the Industrial Design of Leading Companies' Successful Product Design Strategy by Design Management (산업디자인 선도기업의 제품디자인 성공화 전략에 관한 연구 : 디자인 경영전략을 중심으로)

  • Lee Hai-Mook
    • Journal of Science of Art and Design
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    • v.2
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    • pp.128-160
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    • 2000
  • The objective of this study is to establish a theoretical framework of factors and strategies for success , by probing into design management strategies and the resulting product development details of firms from many parts of the world that improved their images and competitiveness through industrial design. As a means for a company to successfully develop products and to survive, strategies for successful product development were unfolded by many leading businesses of industrial design, whose methods and strategies were respectively unique. International companies such as Philips, Sony, Braun, Ford, and Alessi employed industrial design to not only renew their brand perceptions, but also added values to human life by embedding exclusive designs that customers prefer in their products. They have used design as a business strategic tool, whose elemental processes are, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. In conclusion, the successful strategies of the leading global companies' design management and product development share the following First, these companies seek design strategies that foresee upcoming changes and are ahead of their time. Second, the CEO is aware of the importance of design, has an appreciative eye for design, and puts in effort into supporting and developing his or her design sector. Third, the director is provided with the conditions in which he or she can take control of one's tasks, and has the abilities and qualities to provide visions for the future. Fourth, the product development team uses original and logical processes and is highly organized. Fifth, the design organization effectively utilizes necessary experts of internal and external company. Sixth, the firm produces innovative products that meet the customers' demand and predict the future. Seventh, the products developed shall employ cutting-edge technologies and are new and original. Eighth, the product must have an identity as a product that represents the company.

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COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE FRACTURE STRENGTH OF METAL-CERAMIC VERSUS COMPOSITE RESIN-VENEERED METAL CROWNS IN CEMENT-RETAINED IMPLANT-SUPPORTED CROWNS UNDER VERTICAL COMPRESSIVE LOAD

  • Pae, Ahran;Jeon, Kyung-A;Kim, Myung-Rae;Kim, Sung-Hun
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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    • v.45 no.3
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    • pp.295-302
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    • 2007
  • Statement of problem. Fracture of the tooth-colored superstructure material is one of the main prosthetic complications in implant-supported prostheses. Purpose. The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the fracture strength between the cement-retained implant-supported metal-ceramic crowns and the indirect composite resinveneered metal crowns under the vertical compressive load. Material and methods. Standard implants of external type (AVANA IFR 415 Pre-mount; Osstem Co., Busan, Korea) were embedded in stainless steel blocks perpendicular to their long axis. Customized abutments were fabricated using plastic UCLA abutments (Esthetic plastic cylinder; Osstem Co., Busan, Korea). Thirty standardized copings were cast with non-precious metal (Rexillium III, Pentron, Walling ford, Conn., USA). Copings were divided into two groups of 15 specimens each (n = 15). For Group I specimens, metal-ceramic crowns were fabricated. For Group II specimens, composite resin-veneered (Sinfony, 3M-ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA) metal crowns (Sinfony-veneered crowns) were fabricated according to manufacturer's instructions. All crowns were temporary cemented and vertically loaded with an Instron universal testing machine (Instron 3366, Instron Corp., Norwood, MA, USA). The maximum load value (N) at the moment of complete failure was recorded and all data were statistically analyzed by independent sample t-test at the significance level of 0.05. The modes of failure were also investigated with visual analysis. Results. The fracture strength of Sinfony-veneered crowns ($2292.7{\pm}576.0N$) was significantly greater than that of metal-ceramic crowns ($1150.6{\pm}268.2N$) (P < 0.05). With regard to the failure mode, Sinfony-veneered crowns exhibited adhesive failure, while metal-ceramic crowns tended to fracture in a manner that resulted in combined failure. Conclusion. Sinfony-veneered crowns demonstrated a significantly higher fracture strength than that of metal-ceramic crowns in cement-retained implant-supported prostheses.

A Study on Design Identity of Fashion House - Focused on Saint Laurent House - (패션 하우스의 디자인 정체성 연구 - 생 로랑 하우스를 중심으로 -)

  • Hwang, Hyerim;Park, Eun Kyung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Costume
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    • v.65 no.2
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    • pp.105-124
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    • 2015
  • This research was started to study how the design identity of an overseas fashion house was formed, changed and connected. For the purpose of the study, Saint Laurent House was selected as the subject of the study, because it began as a couture house and launched the $pr\hat{e}t-\grave{a}-porter$ for the first time among the designer brands, and also contributed to the development of modern women's fashion. Literature survey on related books and papers was performed to study the Saint Laurent House. Then, fashion collection photos of the house from 1962 SS to 2014 SS were collected to analyze and compare the features of the designs. The photos were collected from related books, fashion magazines and internet sites. The results are as follows: The features of Yves Saint Laurent's early designs were contemporarily sensational with their couture tradition. His representative designs including Le Smoking, Pea Coat, Loose Fit Blouse, Safari Look, Jumpsuit, Ethnic Look and Art Look became the signature looks of the Saint Laurent House. His designs expressed the liberation of sex, multi-cultural sensitivity and the fusion of art and fashion. His successor, chief designer Tom Ford designed with strong sensitivity of his own. He dealt with Yves Saint Laurent's design themes and signature looks in sensual as well as trendy and sophisticated way. Stefano Pilati showed the Parisienne chic and elegance. He re-made the legacies of Yves Saint Laurent with his own design style using new materials or cutting technique. Hedi Slimane reinterpreted the signature looks of the house with his rock' n roll mood for young, modern women while reflecting the spirit of Yves Saint Laurent's early stage. In conclusion, the design identity of Saint Laurent House is not just a fixed one. By the subsequent chief designers, the signature items and design spirit of Yves Saint Laurent have been succeeded, reintroduced or changed to be trendy and to reflect the designers' design sensitivity. All of these make and maintain the design identity of the fashion house.

Science Technology and Manpower Policy (과학기술 정책 방향과 인력정책)

  • 문해주
    • Journal of the Korean Professional Engineers Association
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    • v.37 no.2
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    • pp.34-36
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    • 2004
  • 우리나라의 과학기술은 지난 40여년간 국가 산업발전에 발맞춰 고도성장을 효과적으로 뒷받침, '60-'70년대 모방$.$학습단계 '80년도 내재화단계를 거쳐 '90년대이후 신기술 개발경쟁에 뛰어드는 혁신단계로 진입, 장기간의 과감한 투자로 과학기술역량이 급신장, 연구개발비 '67년 48억\$\longrightarrow$'02년 17조 3,251억원(세계 6위), 연구원수 '68년 5,024명 \$\longrightarrow$'02년 18만 9,888명(세계 9위), 미국내 특허출원 10년간 평균증가율 32%(OECD 국가중 1위) SCI 논문게재수 5년간 평균증가율 15%(세계4위), 그러나 선진국과 비교할 때 양적$.$질적으로 미흡, '02년을 기준으로, 연구개발투자는 미국의 1/20, 일본의 1/10, 독일의 1/3수준에 불과, '01년 기준 상위 20개 기업의 연구개발비 총액은 50억불 정도로, Ford(74억불), GM(62억불)보다 적음, 인구 천명당 연구원 수 (2,98명)도 주요국에 비해 부족 일본 7.07명, 러시아 6.98명, 독일 5.90명, 대만 4.77('01년, IMD), 특히 신성장산업의 창출과 산업의 고도화에 직결되는 핵심원천기술이 취약, SCI 게재논문수는 세계 14위이나, 논문의 질적 수준을 나타내는 피인용도는 세계 31위('02년), 10대 성장동력 10대 산업과 관련되는 핵심기술의 평균 기술수준은 최고 대비 69.8%, 기술격차는 4.2년 - 디지털 TV/방송산업 74.9%/기술격차 3.1년, - 바이오 신약/장기 산업 61.2% 수준, 과학기술 및 과학기술자에 대한 사회적 인식이 낮음, 이공계 출신의 사회 각 분야 지도층 진출비율이 매우 낮음(16대 국회의원 8%, 3급이상 국가공무원중 기술직 비율 17.1% 등), - 민간의 경우, 10대 기업 임원의 53%가 이공계 출신, 100대 기업 CEO의 38.4%가 이공계 출신, 대입수능시험에서 자연계 지원비율이 감소 -40.1%('99)\$\longrightarrow$34.7%('00)\$\longrightarrow$29.4%('01)\$\longrightarrow$26.9%('02)\$\longrightarrow$30.3%('03)\$\longrightarrow$31.5%\$\longrightarrow$'04)

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