• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2005

카메라 영상은 조명에 매우 민감하다. 그 결과 문자 인식을 매우 어렵게 만든다. 또한 카메라로 획득한 문서 영상을 대상으로 문자인식을 수행할 경우 비네팅현상이 발생하며 카메라와 피사체간의 위치와 각도의 불일치에 의해 기학적 왜곡이 발생한다. 비네팅 효과에 의한 문자분리의 어려움과 기하학적 왜곡으로 인한 문자모양의 변형으로 인해 실제로 사용이 가능한 카메라 문자인식 기술의 개발이 쉽지 않았다. 본 논문에서는 양선형 변환을 이용하여 카메라로 획득한 문서영상의 기하학적 왜곡을 보정함으로써 문자인식 성능을 향상시킬 수 있는 방법을 제안한다. 기존에는 카메라의 위치정보 없이 기하하적 왜곡을 보정하기 어려웠으나 제안한 방법은 이진화한 문서영상을 대상으로 문자와 문자줄을 추출하여 상하로는 문자줄의 배열방향을, 좌우로는 문자획의 기울어진 각도를 측정함으로써 문서영상 자체만으로 기하하적 왜곡보정이 가능하다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권9호
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• pp.1281-1287
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• 2011

왕대속은 벼과 또는 화본과에 속하는 다년생 목본성 초본이며 아시아의 인도와 중국에 많은 종이 주로 분포한다. 식물에서 속간 속내 계통관계 추론을 위해 널리 이용되고 있는 ITS 부위가 있다. 이 속에 속하는 우리나라 자생 식물 왕대 속내 네 식물종 간 계통 관계를 평가하기 위해 핵 게놈의 ITS 부위로 평가하였다. DNA 서열 배당은 많은 갭(gaps)을 가지고 있었다. 이 속 내 서열 변이는 일부 삽입과 결실이 발견되었고 속내 종간 변이는 자연도태에 의한 것으로 밝혀졌다. 이 속의 오죽과 분죽은 세 계통도(MP, ML, and NJ)에서 모두 같은 분지군을 형성하여 가장 근연관계에 있었다. 기존의 형태학적 특성과 단순 반복 서열(ISSR)의 결과와 유사한 계통 관계를 나타내어 왕대속에서 ITS의 서열이 이들 분류군에 매우 유익한 정보를 제공하고 있음을 시사하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.23-28
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• 2018

Background Condylar process fractures account for one-third of all mandibular fractures, and the distal fragment is prone to dislocate to the medial side due to the pulling of the lateral pterygoid muscle. Retromandibular approaches are commonly used, but the intraoperative view becomes limited in medially dislocated fractures. This study summarized a series of cases of retromandibular reduction for medially dislocated condylar process fractures and described our supplementary procedure to realign the dislocated condylar process. Methods Nine patients with medially dislocated condylar process fractures underwent surgical correction from January 2012 to December 2016. In 6 of them, it was possible to realign the fractures with a conventional retromandibular approach, but for 3 cases of severe dislocation to the middle cranial fossa, a supplementary transoral procedure was carried out. The angle difference between the ramus and condyle, ramus height, and maximal mouth opening (MMO) were evaluated. Results All 9 cases were restored to the proper anatomical alignment without any major complications, and postoperative images revealed successful union. The angle difference was $8.94^{\circ}{\pm}4.11^{\circ}$ preoperatively, and $0.99{\pm}0.49^{\circ}$ at the 6-month follow-up. The pretreatment ramus height difference was $6.12{\pm}6.09mm$, and the postoperative difference was $0.18{\pm}0.10mm$. These changes after surgery were statistically significant. The MMO before surgery was $11.44{\pm}3.0mm$, and the postoperative MMO was $37.2{\pm}2.9mm$, reflecting a significant increase after reduction. Conclusions Retromandibular reduction is a useful method in medially dislocated condylar process fractures, and additional transoral assistance should be considered to realign condylar processes that severely dislocate to the middle cranial fossa.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제12권7호
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• pp.560-567
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• 2002

Titanium (Ti) is a bioinert material and has lower elastic coefficient and better strength/volume property than other metals. Ferroelectric materials show alignment of positive and negative charges by poling treatment. This study was purposed to develop a new implant system by combining the advantages of Ti and ferroelectric property of $BaTiO_3$ (BTO). It was performed with the assumption that the $Ca^{2+ }$ ions would be easily attracted on negatively charged surface and the attracted cation might behave as nuclei for bone-like crystal growth in biological solutions. A ferroelectric BTO thin film on Ti was fabricated and the effect of poling treatment on the improvement of calcium phosphate (Ca-P) formation in biological solutions was evaluated. After immersion in Eagle’s minimum essential media (MEM) solution, NaCl was formed on Ti, and Ca-P layer containing NaCl was formed on Ti-O. Weak and sparse Ca-P layers were formed on BTO, while thick, homogeneous, and dense Ca-P layer was formed on negatively polarized BTO (N-BTO), which was confirmed by FE-SEM and EDX. In summary, these results demonstrate that poling the ferroelectric BTO surface negatively is effective for the formation of Ca-P layer in MEM solution, and that N-BTO coating on Ti could be used as a possible alternative method for enhancing the osseointegration of the implants.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.29-34
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• 2019

Background: The serratus anterior is one of the most important muscle for maintaining good scapular alignment in the shoulder joint. The pectoralis major and upper trapezius may also compensate for weak serratus anterior muscles. The push-up plus exercise has been identified as the optimal exercise for maximum activation of the serratus anterior. Objects: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in surface electromyography (EMG) activity of upper trapezius, pectoralis major, and serratus anterior muscles during push-up plus exercises on variously angled surfaces in subjects with winged scapula. Methods: Sixteen subjects with winged scapula (male=5, female=11) volunteered for this study. The subjects performed push-up plus exercise on four different tilt angles, namely $0^{\circ}$, $30^{\circ}$, $60^{\circ}$, and $90^{\circ}$. EMG activities in the serratus anterior, upper trapezius, and pectoralis major muscles during performance of push-up plus exercise were measured in all subjects. Data were processed from repeated measures one-way analysis of variance. Results: There was significant difference in the muscle activity of the serratus anterior on the different surface angles (p<.05). The results of the post-hoc analysis showed significantly greater serratus anterior muscle activity on a surface at a $0^{\circ}$ angle than at others tilt angles (p<.05). There was also significant difference in the ratio of serratus anterior to upper trapezius and serratus anterior to pectoralis major across the four surfaces (p<.05), and post-hoc analysis showed significantly greater values on the $0^{\circ}$ surface than on other tilts (p<.05). Conclusion: This study found that performing push-up plus exercises on a flat surface with $0^{\circ}$ and $30^{\circ}$ tilt angle achieves high activation of the serratus anterior muscle for selective strengthening. It can also take into account the sequential application, which is first performed at a $30^{\circ}$ and at a $0^{\circ}$ tilt angle for and effective but not excessive muscle activation.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.53-62
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• 2021

Gindai (Pristipomoides zonatus) is one of six snappers in a management complex called the Deep 7 of the Hawaiian Islands. Little is known about its life history and a preliminary analysis of otolith thin sections indicated the species may exhibit moderate growth with a lifespan approaching 40 years. Preliminary age estimates from the previous study were reinvestigated using the same otolith sections in an attempt to validate those ages with bomb radiocarbon (¹⁴C) dating. From the misalignment of birth years for the otolith ¹⁴C measurements with regional references - the post-peak bomb ¹⁴C decline period - it was concluded that previous ages were inflated from overcounting of the earliest growth zone structure in otolith sections. The oldest gindai was re-aged to 26 years once the age reading was adjusted for early overcounting, 13 years younger than the original estimate of 39 years for this fish. In general, the earliest otolith growth of gindai was massive and complicated by numerous subannual checks. The approach of lumping the early growth structures was supported by the alignment of ¹⁴C measurements from otolith core material (first year of growth). The result was greater consistency of calculated birthdates with the ¹⁴C decline reference, along with minor offsets that may indicate age estimation was imprecise by a few years for some individuals. The revised von Bertalanffy growth function applied to the validated age-at-length estimates revealed more rapid growth (k = 0.378 cf. 0.113) and a lifespan of approximately 30 years. The findings presented here are a case study of how the bomb ¹⁴C decline period can be used as a tool in the refinement of age reading protocols.

• 터널과지하공간
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2021

최근 도시화가 가속화됨에 따라 지하공간 개발을 위한 굴착공사가 지속적으로 이루어지고 있으며, 암반 굴착 시 해당 구간의 지질 상태를 정확히 파악하는 것은 안전한 시공을 위해 매우 중요하다. 본 논문에서는 터널 발파 진동을 저감시키기 위해 대구경 무장약공을 천공하는 MSP 공법을 활용하여 굴착면 전방의 지질 특성을 파악하기 위해 천공경로 및 지반탐사 복합시스템을 개발하였다. 제안된 탐사 시스템은 NATM 터널 공사를 위해 천공된 대구경 심발공을 활용해 굴착면 전방 50 m 구간의 지질 정보를 획득할 수 있다는 큰 장점이 있다. 또한, 제안된 탐사 시스템을 현장에 적용하고 대구경 무장약공 내부를 모니터링하여 터널 굴착면 전방의 지질 상태를 평가한 사례를 소개한다.

• 천문학회지
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2022

We introduce the Transformable Reflective Telescope (TRT) kit that applies an aluminum profile as a base plate for precise, stable, and lightweight optical system. It has been utilized for optical surface measurements, developing alignment and baffle systems, observing celestial objects, and various educational purposes through Research & Education projects. We upgraded the TRT kit using the aluminum profile and truss and isogrid structures for a high-end optical test device that can be used for prototyping of precision telescopes or satellite optical systems. Thanks to the substantial aluminum profile and lightweight design, mechanical deformation by self-weight is reduced to maximum 67.5 ㎛, which is an acceptable misalignment error compared to its tolerance limits. From the analysis results of non-linear vibration simulations, we have verified that the kit survives in harsh vibration environments. The primary mirror and secondary mirror modules are precisely aligned within 50 ㎛ positioning error using the high accuracy surface finished aluminum profile and optomechanical parts. The cross laser module helps to align the secondary mirror to fine-tune the optical system. The TRT kit with the precision aluminum mirror guarantees high quality optical performance of 5.53 ㎛ Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) at the field center.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.146-157
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• 2023

구치부 교모나 소실로 인해 발생하는 교합붕괴에서는 수복공간이 불충분하고 심미적 문제가 발생하는 경우가 많다. 이를 해결하기 위해 고경을 증가시키면, 하악이 후하방으로 회전함으로써 상하악 전치부 사이에 공간이 발생하여 전방유도각이 상실되는 문제점이 생긴다. 이런 이유 때문에 통상 고경 증가 후에 생긴 상하악 전치부 사이 공간은 교정을 통해 전치 치축 변화를 유도하거나 보철적 수복으로 피개하여 적절한 전방유도를 얻는 것이 일반적이었다. 그러나 구치부 교모나 소실 후 발생한 전치 과개교합 형식은 하악이 전상방 회전하며 전치부에 교합력이 과도하게 집중되고 있는 상태이기 때문에, 교합력이 제거되면 전치는 원래의 치축으로 돌아갈 수 있을 것이라고 추정할 수 있다. 이런 사실에 착안하여 이 증례보고에서는 덜 침습적인 치료 방법을 고안, 교합 수직 고경 증가를 통한 전치부의 자연스러운 전방유도 재획득을 의도하였다. 이후 디지털 중첩 방법으로 전치부의 치축 개선을 확인할 수 있었다. 새로운 치료법의 적절한 적응증을 정의하며 임상에 적용할 수 있도록 증례보고 하는 바이다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.163-172
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• 2024

Background: Fruit bats are natural carriers of Nipah virus (NiV). The primary objective of this study is to identify potential reservoir species in a selected geographic regions. It is necessary to determine an accurate species identification of the associated reservoir bat species distributed in a specific region. Results: In this study, we collected 20 different bat specimens from the NiV-prone area of the Kushtia district. Among these, 14 were tissue samples (BT-1-14) and six were fecal samples (BF-1-6). We used the mitochondrial gene cytochrome b, one of the most abundant and frequently used genetic markers, for polymerase chain reaction amplification and sequencing. Out of the 20 samples, 12 tissue samples and 2 fecal samples were successfully amplified and sequenced. However, two tissue samples and four fecal samples yielded chimeric sequences, rendering them unsuitable for annotation. The sequences of the successfully amplified samples were compared to those deposited in the National Center for Biotechnology Information database using basic local alignment search tool to identify the bat specimen collected. The study identified six different bat species using both morphological and genetic data, which may carriers of the NiV. Conclusions: Our results suggest that additional research should be conducted to gather more information on fruit bats from different localities across the country. The study contributes to the establishment of appropriate measures for NiV carrying disease control and management.