• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.31-36
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• 2021

RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) is a technology that facilitates transcriptome analysis using next-generation sequencing (NSG) tools. Information on the quantity and sequences of RNA is vital to relate our genomes to functional protein expression. RNA-Seq data are characterized as being high-dimensional in that the number of variables (i.e., transcripts) far exceeds the number of observations (e.g., experiments). Given the wide range of dimensionality reduction techniques, it is not clear which is best for RNA-Seq data analysis. In this paper, we study the effect of three dimensionality reduction techniques to improve the classification of the RNA-Seq dataset. In particular, we use PCA, SVD, and SOM to obtain a reduced feature space. We built nine classification models for a cancer dataset and compared their performance. Our experimental results indicate that better classification performance is obtained with PCA and SOM. Overall, the combinations PCA+KNN, SOM+RF, and SOM+KNN produce preferred results.

• Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.233-250
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• 2021

This paper studies if the accuracies of mortality models (LC model vs. 4-parametric model) are aggravated if a mortality structure changes due to the impact of COVID-19. LC model (LCM) uses dimension reduction for fitting to the log mortality matrix so that the performance of the dimension reduction method may not be good when the matrix structure changes. On the other hand, 4-parametric factor model (4-PFM) is designed to use factors for fitting to log mortality data by age groups so that it would be less affected by the change of the mortality structure. In fact, the forecast accuracies of LCM are better than those of 4-PFM when life-tables are used whereas those of 4-PFM are better when the mortality structure changes. Thus this result shows that 4-PFM is more reliable in performance to the structural changes of the mortality. To support the accuracy changes of LCM the functional aspect is explained by computing eigenvalues produced by singular vector decomposition

• Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Applications
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.497-512
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• 2021

In this paper, we study the analytical and approximate solutions for a fractional quadratic integral equation involving Katugampola fractional integral operator. The existence and uniqueness results obtained in the given arrangement are not only new but also yield some new particular results corresponding to special values of the parameters 𝜌 and ϑ. The main results are obtained by using Banach fixed point theorem, Picard Method, and Adomian decomposition method. An illustrative example is given to justify the main results.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.333-342
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• 2022

In this paper, we perform a direct comparison study of real experimental data for domain rearrangement and the Cahn-Hilliard (CH) equation on the dynamics of morphological evolution. To validate a mathematical model for physical phenomena, we take initial conditions from experimental images by using an image segmentation technique. The image segmentation algorithm is based on the Mumford-Shah functional and the Allen-Cahn (AC) equation. The segmented phase-field profile is similar to the solution of the CH equation, that is, it has hyperbolic tangent profile across interfacial transition region. We use unconditionally stable schemes to solve the governing equations. As a test problem, we take domain rearrangement of lipid bilayers. Numerical results demonstrate that comparison of the evolutions with experimental data is a good benchmark test for validating a mathematical model.

• Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Applications
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.989-1004
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• 2023

In this paper, we are motivated to evaluate and investigate the necessary conditions for the fractional Volterra Fredholm integro-differential equation involving the ς-Hilfer fractional derivative. The given problem is converted into an equivalent fixed point problem by introducing an operator whose fixed points coincide with the solutions to the problem at hand. The existence and uniqueness results for the given problem are derived by applying Krasnoselskii and Banach fixed point theorems respectively. Furthermore, we investigate the convergence of approximated solutions to the same problem using the modified Adomian decomposition method. An example is provided to illustrate our findings.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.109-118
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• 2012

Large number of part design for aircraft and automobile is preceded by functional or sectional design groups for efficiency. However, interferences and gaps can be found when the parts and sub-assemblies by those design groups are to be assembled. These interferences and gaps cause design changes and additional repair processes. While interference problem has been resolved by digital mockup and concurrent engineering methodology, gap problem has been covered by temporary treatment of filling gap with sealant. This kind of fast fix causes fatal problem of leakage when the gap is too big for filling or the treatment gets old. With this research, we have developed a program to find the gap automatically among parts of assembly so that users can find them to correct their design before manufacturing stage. By using decomposition model representation method, the developed program can search the gap among complex car body parts to be visualized with volumetric information. It can also define the boundary between the gap and exterior empty space automatically. Though we have proved the efficiency of the developed program by applying to automobile assembly, application of the program is not limited to car body only, but also can be extended to aircraft and ship design of large number of parts.

• Carbon letters
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.41-46
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• 2005

Plasma carbon blacks of 20~30 nm diameter were synthesized by direct decomposition of natural gas using a hybrid plasma torch system with 50 kW direct current and 4 MHz of radio frequency. The insulating rector which inside diameter of 400 mm and length of 1500 mm, respectively was kept at 300~$400^{\circ}C$ during the preparation. The ultimate analysis of plasma carbon blacks reveals that the raw plasma carbon blacks contains a large quantity of volatile which is mainly consist of hydrogen. Therefore devolatilization of raw plasma carbon blacks were carried out at $900^{\circ}C$ for one hour under nitrogen atmosphere. The devolatilization leads to the decrease in electrical resistivity and surface oxygen functional groups of plasma carbon black significantly. In order to investigate the plasma carbon as a catalyst support, devolatilized plasma black at $900^{\circ}C$ (DPB) supported PtAu catalyst was synthesized by sodium boronhydride reduction method. Electrochemical measurements and direct formic acid fuel cell test indicated that catalytic activity of DPB supported PtAu catalyst for formic acid oxidation was similar to that of Vulcan XC-72 of commercial carbon black supported one.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제35권11호
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• pp.1171-1181
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• 1998

$SrZr_{0.95}$$Y_{0.05}$$O_{2.975}$ powder was synthesized by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis using a solution that Sr carbonate and Zr and Y nitrates were dissolved in a citric acid solution. The processes of particle formation were in-vestigated with respect to solution properties and pyrolysis temperature. With changing the solution con-centration form 0.1M to 0.01M there was a tendency that average sizes of droplets and particles were de-creased and their size distributions were narrowed. Citrate functional groups converted the droplets into gel particles which prevented an inhomogeneous precipitation of the metal ions and facilitated the diffusion of gases during thermal decomposition. As a result the powder having spherical particles without hollow par-ticles could be prepared. Low pyrolysis temperature led to amorphous particles due to incomplete pyrolysis and made the particles difficult to maintain spherical shape due to retarded gelation of the droplets. Whereas higher pyrolysis temperature produced hollow and broken particles because the droplets un-derwent rapid gelationand decomposition. The particles obtained at two pyrolysis temperature $500^{\circ}$and $1000^{\circ}C$ consisted of a perovskite phase and a very small amount of $SrCO_3$ However after calcination at $1000^{\circ}C$ the particles contained a single perovskite phase having an average particle size of 0.63${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ and an apparent density near to the theoretical density.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.29-35
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• 2024

Objectives : Obesity is an imbalance between energy intake and consumption due to overeating and lack of exercise, and if it persists, it increases non-infectious diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. In this study, we tried to investigate the possibility of using Chamaeneron angustifolia (CA) as a material for anti-obesity by confirming the effect of inhibiting lipid differentiation. Methods : We measured the effects of CA extract on oil-red-o staining, cell cytotoxicity evaluation activity using 3T3-L1 cells. Additionally, we assessed fat decomposition and metabolism-related protein expression through Western blot analysis. Results : In this study, the anti-obesity effects of CA extract were experimentally assessed. Results showed significant inhibition of adipocyte differentiation and accumulation at concentrations of 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 mg/ml of oil-red-o staining, with reductions of 80% or more. CA notably increased the phosphorylation of AMPK protein expression compared to the control group across all concentrations. Additionally, phosphorylation of ACC significantly increased at a concentration of 0.2 mg/ml compared to the control. PPAR-γ, which regulates adipogenesis, exhibited a significant decrease compared to the control, while protein expression of CPT-1, involved in fatty acid oxidation, showed a concentration-dependent increase across all groups. Therefore, CA extract demonstrates potential as a functional material for anti-obesity by increasing the expression of proteins related to fat decomposition and synthesis while decreasing others. Conclusions : These results suggest that CA may also be useful as an anti-obesity functional substance.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.399-408
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• 2019

미백 성분으로 사용되는 알부틴은 피부질환 및 발암물질로 알려진 히드로퀴논을 생성할 수 있으며, 살균보존제는 화장품을 장기간 보관 및 사용 중 미생물의 오염을 방지하기 위해 필수적이기는 하지만 독성 및 피부 자극 등 안전성의 문제가 제기되고 있다. 이번 연구에서는 온·오프라인으로 판매되는 알부틴 함유 미백 기능성화장품 40건을 대상으로 히드로퀴논과 살균보존제 21종에 대하여 함량 및 사용실태를 조사하였다. 그 결과, 히드로퀴논은 9건이 검출 되었으며, 이 중 7건에서 0.3 ~ 0.9 ppm으로 식품의약품안전처에서 설정한 기준에 적합하였으나, 2건에서는 8.4 ppm, 50.5 ppm으로 검출이 되어 기준을 초과하였다. 살균보존제는 40건 중 20건에서 검출되었으며, 검출 항목 및 범위는 페녹시에탄올 0.1 ~ 0.7% (15건), 메틸파라벤 0.19 ~ 0.21% (2건), 클로르페네신 0.13% (1건), 클로르헥시딘 0.006%(1건), 프로필파라벤 0.06% (1건) 로 모두 기준 이내로 검출되었다. 또한 화장품 중 기능성 화장품의 경우 화장품법에 의하여 1차 또는 2차 포장에 기능성 화장품이라는 단어를 표기해야 하지만 40건 중 1건에서 표기가 되어 있지 않았다. 실험 결과 살균보존제는 안전하게 관리 되는 것으로 판단되지만, 히드로퀴논이 검출된 제품은 알부틴이 분해되어 생성되었다고 사료 되어 알부틴의 분해에 대한 추가적 연구 및 품질관리의 개선이 요구된다.