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A Study on the Initial Design Method for an Effective Acquisition of Future Ground Combat Vehicles (미래지상전투차량의 효과적 획득을 위한 초기설계기법에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Hee-young;Kwon, Seung Man;Lee, Kyu Noh
    • Journal of the Korea Society for Simulation
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.41-49
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    • 2017
  • In the acquisition program, the conceptual design is the most important step toward specifying the military objectives, establishing requirements and determining future developmental directions, of a target system. However, if both the requirements and directions are incorrectly set due to the lack of development experiences and literature backgrounds in the target systems, such as future ground combat vehicles, it may become a major risk in the future design phases and the entire acquisition program. In order to correct these errors in the future phases, time, effort and cost are required. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the errors that occur in the initial stages to effectively acquire the future ground combat vehicles. This paper describes the initial design method for verifying the requirements and the developmental directions and estimating the system performance at the conceptual design through the system-level physical modeling and simulation (M&S) and the target system performance analysis. The system-level physical M&S use cutting-edge design tools, model-based designs and geometric-based designs. The system performance estimation is driven from the results of the system-level physical M&S and the specialized system analysis software.

The Importance of Smoking Definitions for the Study of Adolescent Smoking Behavior

  • Park Sun-Hee;June Kyung-Ja
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.612-620
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    • 2006
  • Purpose. Smoking is the leading cause of death and smoking initiation rarely occurs after adolescence. Thus research on adolescent smoking is crucial. A consistent definition of smoking is important because inconsistent definitions make comparisons across studies an arduous task. Thus, the aim of the study was to suggest future research directions for smoking definitions after examining pitfalls in the literature. Methods. In this study the literature on adolescent smoking in the U.S. and South Korea was examined, and three types of smoking definitions were identified. Limitations in the studies are identified and future research directions are suggested. Results. In the U.S. literature, smoking definitions can be categorized into three groups: definitions based on stage models, smoking trajectories, and definitions derived from specific data. In the South Korean literature, various levels of smoking have not been differentiated. Conclusions. While the literature does not provide a definitive answer regarding the definition of smoking, it suggests three issues to consider for future research. First, multiple measures of smoking are more desirable than a one-time measure. Second, theory- or trajectory-based smoking definitions are more desirable than definitions derived from available data. Finally, regularity and amount of cigarette use should be incorporated in defining smoking behavior.

Exploring Conceptualization and Future Directions of Korean Marine Education (한국해양교육의 정체성과 방향성 탐색)

  • Kim, Jong-Mun;Yun, Sung-Gyu
    • Journal of Science Education
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.80-87
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    • 2015
  • Understanding mutual impacts between the ocean and human beings is integral to sustainability of the Earth. Ocean literacy, therefore, is placed as a new paradigm of marine education in North America and Europe. Reflecting this movement, it is necessary for Korean marine educators to discuss conceptualization and future directions of Korean marine education. We reviewed marine education of North America as well as Korea in the domains of formal and informal marine education. We provide the definition, goal, and future recommendations for Korean marine education.

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Future Directions of Pharmacovigilance Studies Using Electronic Medical Recording and Human Genetic Databases

  • Choi, Young Hee;Han, Chang Yeob;Kim, Kwi Suk;Kim, Sang Geon
    • Toxicological Research
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.319-330
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    • 2019
  • Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) constitute key factors in determining successful medication therapy in clinical situations. Integrative analysis of electronic medical record (EMR) data and use of proper analytical tools are requisite to conduct retrospective surveillance of clinical decisions on medications. Thus, we suggest that electronic medical recording and human genetic databases are considered together in future directions of pharmacovigilance. We analyzed EMR-based ADR studies indexed on PubMed during the period from 2005 to 2017 and retrospectively acquired 1161 (29.6%) articles describing drug-induced adverse reactions (e.g., liver, kidney, nervous system, immune system, and inflammatory responses). Of them, only 102 (8.79%) articles contained useful information to detect or predict ADRs in the context of clinical medication alerts. Since insufficiency of EMR datasets and their improper analyses may provide false warnings on clinical decision, efforts should be made to overcome possible problems on data-mining, analysis, statistics, and standardization. Thus, we address the characteristics and limitations on retrospective EMR database studies in hospital settings. Since gene expression and genetic variations among individuals impact ADRs, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, appropriate paths for pharmacovigilance may be optimized using suitable databases available in public domain (e.g., genome-wide association studies (GWAS), non-coding RNAs, microRNAs, proteomics, and genetic variations), novel targets, and biomarkers. These efforts with new validated biomarker analyses would be of help to repurpose clinical and translational research infrastructure and ultimately future personalized therapy considering ADRs.

Review of Exposure Assessment Methodology for Future Directions (노출평가 방법론에 대한 과거와 현재, 그리고 미래)

  • Guak, Sooyoung;Lee, Kiyoung
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.48 no.3
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    • pp.131-137
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    • 2022
  • Public interest has been increasing the focus on the management of exposure to pollutants and the related health effects. This study reviewed exposure assessment methodologies and addressed future directions. Exposure can be assessed by direct (exposure monitoring) or indirect approaches (exposure modelling). Exposure modelling is a cost-effective tool to assess exposure among individuals, but direct personal monitoring provides more accurate exposure data. There are several population exposure models: stochastic human exposure and dose simulation (SHEDS), air pollutants exposure (APEX), and air pollution exposure distributions within adult urban population in Europe (EXPOLIS). A South Korean population exposure model is needed since the resolution of ambient concentrations and time-activity patterns are country specific. Population exposure models could be useful to find the association between exposure to pollutants and adverse health effects in epidemiologic studies. With the advancement of sensor technology and the internet of things (IoT), exposure assessment could be applied in a real-time surveillance system. In the future, environmental health services will be useful to protect and promote human health from exposure to pollutants.

Trends and Future Directions in Facial Expression Recognition Technology: A Text Mining Analysis Approach (얼굴 표정 인식 기술의 동향과 향후 방향: 텍스트 마이닝 분석을 중심으로)

  • Insu Jeon;Byeongcheon Lee;Subeen Leem;Jihoon Moon
    • Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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    • 2023.05a
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    • pp.748-750
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    • 2023
  • Facial expression recognition technology's rapid growth and development have garnered significant attention in recent years. This technology holds immense potential for various applications, making it crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements. Simultaneously, it is essential to identify and address the challenges that impede the technology's progress. Motivated by these factors, this study aims to understand the latest trends, future directions, and challenges in facial expression recognition technology by utilizing text mining to analyze papers published between 2020 and 2023. Our research focuses on discerning which aspects of these papers provide valuable insights into the field's recent developments and issues. By doing so, we aim to present the information in an accessible and engaging manner for readers, enabling them to understand the current state and future potential of facial expression recognition technology. Ultimately, our study seeks to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and facilitate further advancements in this rapidly evolving field.