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An Analysis on Preference of Interior Coordination Elements for Urban Small Housing - Focused on Gold-Generation(Gold Miss, Gold Mr.) - (도시형 소형주택의 실내코디네이션 요소 선호 분석 - 골드세대(골드미스, 골드미스터) 수요자를 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, So-Hee;Han, Young-Ho
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.264-271
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    • 2012
  • As changed population structure variously, population decrease is one of the important problem in present urbanization. It resulted decline of the medium-large size housings that increasing of 1-2 person household need the variety of small housing with housing type. This study was researched the Gold-Generation on theme by Gold Miss, Gold Mr. who preferring urban small housings that it analyzed survey of Gold generation who be wanted urban small housing by interior coordination elements. Data to be analyzed that first, Gold Mr. and Miss are preferred two bedroom applied by spatial structure coordination. Especially it is based on the separation between livingroom and bedroom with duplex type which is bathroom formed single unit type(shower/toilet/basin). In interior coordination of spatial elements, Gold Mr. considered the form of kitchen with huge ㄷ type instead of Gold Miss are preferred alpha room or alpha space to use powder room or dress room. Second, In Preference of interior coordination elements, Gold Mr. and Miss are preferred bed-clothes and curtains by fabrics, lighting are hanging and spot lighting, accessories are carpet with rug and porcelains. Color are preferred bright scheme both white and ivory, however preference of furniture is different from Gold Mr. and Gold Miss that Gold Mr. are ordered desk, sofa and shelves but Gold Miss are preferred sofa, bed, and dressing table. It showed between Gold Mr. and Gold Miss are equal needs or differences. It expects the basic research for understanding the interior coordination elements for preference in urban small housing as focused on Gold generation(Gold Miss, Gold Mr.) that they will be applied the interior space on urban small housing.

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First-Principles Study on Thermodynamic Stability of UO2 with He Gas Incorporation via Alpha-Decay

  • Kwon, Choa;Lee, Kwanpyung;Han, Byungchan
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.57 no.3
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    • pp.368-371
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    • 2019
  • Using first principles calculations we investigated the thermomechanical stability of spent nuclear fuels (SNF), especially how mechanical properties of $UO_2$, such as, bulk, shear and Young's moduli and Poisson's ratio vary through alpha-decay of U into Th with generation of He gas. Our results indicate that substitution of U by Th through alpha decay ($U_{1-x}Th_xO_2$) does not significantly affect the stability of the grain in a fuel matrix. In addition, we studied the transport properties of He in and boundaries of the $U_{1-x}Th_xO_2$ grain. Helium preferentially resides at the grain boundaries through diffusion. Our study can contribute to substantial reduction of environmentally risk and enhancement of our sustainability by safe control of radioactive materials.

Changes in Ovarian and Placental 20α-hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Activity during the Pregnancy in the Rat

  • Seong, H.H.;Min, K.S.;Kang, M.H.;Yoon, J.T.;Jin, H.J.;Chung, H.J.;Chang, W.K.;Yun, S.G.;Shiota, Kunio
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.342-347
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    • 2003
  • The enzyme $20{\alpha}$-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase ($20{\alpha}$-HSD) catabolizes progesterone to $20{\alpha}$-dihydroprogesterone ($20{\alpha}$-OHP), and is appeared in rat corpora luteal and placenta. A polled samples of 10-15 placental and ovarian tissues collected from each individual rat were subjected to measurement of $20{\alpha}$-HSD activity. A $20{\alpha}$-HSD activity in the cytosol fraction was based on the generation of NADPH. In this study, it is designed to study cytosolic $20{\alpha}$-HSD activity in rat ovarian and placenta during pregnancy, and its relationship to embryonic mortality. It was found that from days 5 to 18 of pregnancy the $20{\alpha}$-HSD activities steady by decreased but at parturition time rapidly increased in ovary. On the other hand, placental cytosolic $20{\alpha}$-HSD activities were high detected from days 8 to 10 of pregnancy, not detectable from days 11 to 20 of pregnancy, but again very high at the time of parturition. Analysis of DEAE column chromatography revealed that two different types of $20{\alpha}$-HSD (HSD-1 and HSD-2) were found with similar activity in the placental cytosol on day 10 of pregnancy. The number of fetuses on day 10 of pregnancy was 15.4 and decreased significantly to 12.9 on day 12. The results suggested that expression of $20{\alpha}$-HSD in the placental tissues seems to be related the number of fetal survived in the specific time (days 11 and 12) which spontaneous fetal loss occurs.

Effect of Korean Mistletoe Extract M11C (Non-lectin Components) on the $TNF-\alpha$ Expression and Secretion from Human Peripheral Blood Monocytes (한국산 겨우살이 추출물 M11C (렉틴 구성물질)가 단구세포의 $TNF-\alpha$ 유전자 발현유도 및 분비에 미치는 효과)

  • Jun, Myung-Ha;Kang, Tae-Bong;Chang, Sung-Ho;Choi, Wahn-Soo;Seong, Nak-Sul;Her, Erk
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.30-37
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    • 2007
  • It is well-known that Korean mistletoe (Viscum album) extract has an immune activity and anticancer effect. In this study, Korean mistletoe extract, M11C (non-lectin components), was used to examine whether this extract might activate human peripheral monocyte to produce tumor necrosis $factor-\alpha$ $(TNF-\alpha)$. To examine the effect of M11C on the production of $TNF-\alpha$ from monocyte, the monocyte were stimulated by the M11C, and then collected the supernatant (M11C stimulated monocyte-conditioned media; MCM). MCM was treated to the $TNF-\alpha$ sensitive L929 cells, and then L929 cytotoxicity was measured by means of MTT. MCM had cytotoxic effect on L929. And the cytotoxic effect of MCM on L929 was almost abolished by $anti-TNF-\alpha$ antibody. These data indicated that MCM contained $TNF-\alpha$, suggesting the $TNF-\alpha$ generation from M11C-stimulated monocyte. This suggestion was confirmed from the data that $TNF-\alpha$ was highly detected in MCM by immunoblotting technique. M11C effect on $TNF-\alpha$ production from monocyte was in the dose and stimulating time dependent manners. Also the effect of M11C on the expression of $TNF-\alpha$ mRNA from monocyte was shown in the dose and stimulating time dependent manners. As a result, Korean mistletoe extract, M11C, could be used for an immunostimulator.

Effect of Antioxidant Enzymes on Hypoxia-Induced HIF-$1{\alpha}$ Accumulation and Erythropoietin Activity

  • Cho, Eun-Jin;Cho, Ki-Woon;Chung, Kyoung-Jin;Yang, Hee-Young;Park, Hyang-Rim;Park, Byung-Ju;Lee, Tae-Hoon
    • International Journal of Oral Biology
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.205-213
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    • 2009
  • The mechanisms underlying the actions of the antioxidants upon reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation by NADPH oxidase complex have remained uncertain. In this study, we investigated NADPH oxidase activity and the role of antioxidant enzymes upon the generation of ROS during hypoxic stress. ROS generation was found to increase in the mouse kidney under hypoxic stress in a time-dependent manner. Moreover, we found in MCT cells that hypoxia-induced hydrogen peroxide production was decreased by NAC pretreatment. We further analyzed HIF-$1{\alpha}$, PHD2 and VHL expression in the NAC-pretreated MCT cells and assessed the response of antioxidant enzymes at the transcriptional and translational levels. SOD3 and Prdx2 were significantly increased during hypoxia in the mouse kidney. We also confirmed in hypoxic $Prdx2^{-/-}$ and SOD3 transgenic mice that erythropoietin (EPO) is transcriptionally regulated by HIF-$1{\alpha}$. In addition, although EPO protein was found to be expressed in a HIF-$1{\alpha}$ independent manner in three mouse lines, its activity differed markedly between normal and $Prdx2^{-/-}$/SOD3 transgenic mice during hypoxic stress. In conclusion, our current results indicate that NADPH oxidase-mediated ROS generation is associated with hypoxic stress in the mouse kidney and that SOD3 and Prdx2 cooperate to regulate cellular redox reactions during hypoxia.

Production of ${\alpha}$1,3-Galactosyltransferase (GalT) Double Knock-out (-/-) Transgenic Pigs for Xenotransplantation (${\alpha}$1,3-Galactosyltransferase(GalT) 유전자가 완전 Knock-out(-/-)된 바이오장기용 형질 전환 돼지 생산)

  • Hwang, Seong-Soo;Oh, Keun-Bong;Kim, Dong-Hoon;Woo, Jea-Seok;Shim, Ho-Sup;Yun, Ik-Jin;Park, Jin-Ki;Im, Gi-Sun
    • Journal of Embryo Transfer
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.9-14
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    • 2012
  • This study was conducted to analyze the transgenic efficiency and sex ratio in ${\alpha}$-1,3-galactosyltransferase (GalT) knock-out (KO) transgenic pigs according to generation. GalT KO piglets were produced by artificial insemination or natural mating. The transgenic confirmation of GalT KO was evaluated by PCR amplification using specific primers. After electrophoresis, three types of bands were detected such as 2.3 kb single band (Wild), 2.3 and 3.6kb double bands (GalT KO -/+; heterozygote), and 3.6kb single band (GalT KO -/-; homozygote). Transgenic efficiency in F1 generation was 64.5% (23/35) of GalT KO (-/+). In F2 generation, GalT KO transgenic efficiency was 36.4% (21/57, Wild), 47.5% (28/57, GalT KO -/+), and 16.1% (8/57, GalT KO -/-), respectively. Interestingly, no homozygote piglets were born in 6 deliveries among total 11 deliveries, although they were pregnant between male (M) and female (F) $F_1$ heterozygote. In the 5 litters including at least one GalT KO -/- piglet, the transgenic efficiency was 13.3% (2/24, Wild), 51.3% (14/24, GalT KO -/+), and 35.3% (8/24, GalT KO -/-), respectively. The sex ratio of M and F was 40:60 in $F_1$ and 49:51 in $F_2$ generation, respectively. Based on these results, GalT KO transgenic pigs have had a reproductive ability with a normal range of transgenic efficiency and sex ratio.

A Study on Constructing Highly Adder/multiplier Systems over Galois Felds

  • Park, Chun-Myoung
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • 2000.07a
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    • pp.318-321
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    • 2000
  • This paper propose the method of constructing the highly efficiency adder and multiplier systems over finite fie2, degree of uk terms, therefore we decrease k into m-1 degree using irreducible primitive polynomial. We propose two method of control signal generation for perform above decrease process. One method is the combinational logic expression and the other method is universal signal generation. The proposed method of constructing the highly adder/multiplier systems is as following. First of all, we obtain algorithms for addition and multiplication arithmetic operation based on the mathematical properties over finite fields, next we construct basic cell of A-cell and M-cell using T-gate and modP cyclic gate. Finally we construct adder module and multiplier module over finite fields after synthesize ${\alpha}$$\^$k/ generation module and control signal CSt generation module with A-cell and M-cell. Then, we propose the future research and prospects.

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ROS-, RNS-Scavenging and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Mori Fructus (상심자 추출물의 ROS, RNS 및 염증 촉진 인자 제어 효과)

  • Park, Soon-Jae;Jeong, Ji-Cheon
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.106-116
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    • 2008
  • Objectives : Peroxynitrite $(ONOO^-)$, superoxide anion radical $({\cdot}O_2^-)$ and nitric oxide (NO) are cytotoxic because they can oxidize several cellular components such as proteins, lipids and DNA. They have been implicated in the aging processes, and age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the $ONOO^-$, NO, and $({\cdot}O_2^-)$ scavenging and anti-inflammatory activities of Mori Fructus in ob/ob mice. Methods : Mice were grouped and treated for 5 weeks as follows. Both the normal lean (C57/BL6J black mice) and control obese (ob/ob mice) groups received the standard chow. The experimental groups were fed a diet of chow supplemented with 7.5, 15 and 30 mg Mori Fructus per 1 kg of body weight for 14 days. For this study, the fluorescent probes, namely 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFDA), 4,5-diaminofluorescein (DAF-2) and dihydrorhodamine 123 (DHR 123) were used. Western blotting was performed using anti-phospho $I{\kappa}B-\alpha$, anti-IKK-$\alpha$, anti-NF-${\kappa}B$ (p50, p65), anti-COX-2 and anti-iNOS respectively. Results : Mori Fructus inhibited the generation of $ONOO^-$, NO and $({\cdot}O_2^-)$ in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated mouse kidney postmitochondria in vitro. The generation of $ONOO^-$, NO and $({\cdot}O2^-)$ were inhibited in the Mori Fructus-administered ob/ob mice groups. The GSH/GSSG ratio decreased in the ob/ob mice, whereas they improved in the Mori Fructus-administered groups. Mori Fructus inhibited the expression of phospho $I{\kappa}B-\alpha$, IKK-$\alpha$, COX-2, iNOS genes, and thereby the activation of NF-$I{\kappa}B$. Conclusions : These results suggest that Mori Fructus is an effective $ONOO^-$, $({\cdot}O_2^-)$ and NO scavenger, and therefore it might be a potential therapeutic drug against the inflammation process and inflammation-related diseases.

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Research of Next Generation IoF-Cloud based Smart Geenhouse & Services (차세대 IoF-Cloud 기반 스마트 온실 및 서비스 연구)

  • Cha, ByungRae;Choi, MyeongSoo;Kim, BongKook;Cheon, OhSeung;Han, TaeHo;Kim, JongWon;Park, Sun
    • Smart Media Journal
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.17-24
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    • 2016
  • Korean agriculture is currently experiencing difficulties as a cause of rural depopulation, aging of rural population, grain self-sufficiency rate decline, and deepening of climate change. It is necessary to ensure our country's agriculture industrial competitiveness in accordance with opening of FTA imports expanded. To ensure the underdeveloped competitive, Korean government defines the 3rd generation model from 1st generation model to extend the smart farms of Korean types. The agriculture smarting overcomes the growth limitations of agriculture, and efforts to develop 6th + ${\alpha}$ industry. In this paper, We define and verify the IoF(Internet of Farming)-Cloud based substantial services about 2rd generation model, and propose a greenhouse of IoF-Cloud testbed.

A Study on the Spending Behaviors, Related to the Cognitive Age of the Female Consumers in the Elderly Generation and Different Types of Their Lifestyles (Part1) (뉴실버 여성소비자의 지각연령과 라이프스타일에 따른 의복구매행동연구 (제1보))

  • Kim, Jung-Sil;Lee, Sun-Jae
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.32 no.10
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    • pp.1535-1547
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this research Is to inquire into the aspects of consumers' perception of age and their lifestyle and to reveal the effect of variability in spending behaviors themselves. A survey was carried out regarding the consumers of the new elderly generation aged 55 and above. 561 respondents were surveyed. residing in Seoul and Metropolitan areas. Factor analysis from the exploratory reconnaissance, Cronbach's $\alpha$, K-average community and multivariate analysis, multi-recurrence and crossing analysis($\chi^2$ verified), were used for statistics analysis. In conclusion, the cognitive age only shared a marginal relationship with lifestyle, most people in their forties stood out in this part of the research. The change of the cognitive age and lifestyle of the new elderly generation is expected to be a variable in the clothing purchasing behavior in the future. As the population of the new elderly generation increases, there is a need for changing views towards the new elderly generation and there is no doubt that it is a main target within marketing trends in the elderly generation industry.