• Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.201-209
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• 2013

For censored regression, it is often the case that some input variables are not important, while some input variables are more important than others. We propose a novel algorithm for selecting such important input variables for censored kernel regression, which is based on the penalized regression with the weighted quadratic loss function for the censored data, where the weight is computed from the empirical survival function of the censoring variable. We employ the weighted version of ANOVA decomposition kernels to choose optimal subset of important input variables. Experimental results are then presented which indicate the performance of the proposed variable selection method.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.399-412
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• 2019

In this investigation, Elman neural networks were utilized for predicting the mechanical properties of Self-Compacting Concretes (SCCs). Elman models were designed by using experimental data of many different concrete mixdesigns of various types of SCC that were collected from the literature. In order to investigate the effectiveness of the selected input variables on the network performance in predicting intended properties, utilized data in artificial neural networks were considered in two sets of 8 and 140 input variables. The obtained outcomes showed that not only can the developed Elman ANNs predict the mechanical properties of SCCs with high accuracy, but also for all of the desired outputs, networks with 140 inputs, compared to ones with 8, have a remarkable percent improvement in the obtained prediction results. The prediction accuracy can significantly be improved by using a more complete and accurate set of key factors affecting the desired outputs, as input variables, in the networks, which is leading to more similarity of the predicted results gained from networks to experimental results.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.81-94
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• 2010

본 연구는 인공신경망의 성능을 향상시키기 위한 여러 가지 방법들 중의 하나인 입력변수 선정기법에 관한 연구로서, 일반적으로 널리 사용되고 있는 상관계수를 이용한 입력변수 선정기법 외에 상호정보량을 활용한 방법을 적용하여 인공신경망의 성능을 향상시키고자 하였다. 대상자료는 기상청에서 제공하는 RDAPS자료의 152개 출력값으로 지상강우량의 예측값인 APCP를 포함하고 있으며, 강우관측값간의 상호정보량을 구해 가장 영향력이 큰 변수를 입력변수로 사용하였다. 기존연구결과, 그리고 상관계수만을 이용해서 입력변수를 선정한 결과와 비교해볼 때, 상호정보량을 적용한 경우 입력변수는 주로 바람과 관련된 변수들이 선정되었으며, 평균제곱근오차, 평균제곱근상대오차, 그룹별로 구분한 경우의 절대오차, 그리고 구간별로 구분한 경우의 상대오차를 비교한 경과 상호정보량을 이용한 입력변수 선정방법의 정확도가 전반적으로 높은 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 강우량이 상대적으로 큰 경우의 오차를 많이 감소시킬 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.423-430
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• 2011

Multi-input multi-output (MIMO) dynamic matrix control (DMC) technique is applied to control steam temperatures in a large-scale ultrasupercritical once-through boiler-turbine system. Specifically, four output variables (i.e., outlet temperatures of platen superheater, finish superheater, primary reheater, and finish reheater) are controlled using four input variables (i.e., two spray valves, bypass valve, and damper). The step-response matrix for the MIMO DMC is constructed using the four input and the four output variables. Online optimization is performed for the MIMO DMC using the model predictive control technique. The MIMO DMC controller is implemented in a full-scope power plant simulator with satisfactory performance.

• 한국건설관리학회논문집
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.94-102
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• 2012

최근 글로벌 금융위기, 미분양 주택의 증가 등으로 인해 건설기업의 효율성 분석이 요구되고 있다. 기업에 대한 효율성 분석시 가장 중요한 것은 효율성 측정에 사용된 투입-산출변수이다. 하지만 건설기업의 효율성 분석에 중요한 영향을 미치는 핵심적인 투입-산출변수를 추출하기 위한 체계적인 연구는 미흡하였다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 건설기업의 효율성 분석을 위한 핵심 투입-산출변수를 추출을 위해 투입-산출변수 별로 모든 조합을 제시한 모형을 제시하고 DEA모형과 PCA분석을 통하여 건설기업의 효율성을 분석에 중요한 요소인 투입-산출변수를 추출하고자 한다. 본 연구를 위해 기존 연구 및 이론적 고찰을 하고, 효율성 측정을 위한 변수 및 21개 모형을 설정하였다. 다음으로 효율성 및 PCA분석을 하고 결과를 도출하였다. 연구 결과, 핵심적인 투입 및 산출변수는 2006년의 경우 투입변수는 종업원수, 산출변수는 매출액, 2008년의 경우 투입변수는 자본금, 산출변수는 당기순이익, 2010년의 경우 투입변수는 고정자산, 산출변수는 매출액으로 나타났다. 건설기업 효율성 결과에 중요한 영향을 주는 변수 추출을 통해 개별 건설기업들이 효율성을 향상하기 위한 중점전략을 마련할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 생태와환경
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.161-167
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• 2010

In this study, we implemented an experimental approach of ecological model development in order to emphasize the importance of input variable selection with respect to time-delayed arrangement between input and output variables. Time-series modeling requires relevant input variable selection for the prediction of a specific output variable (e.g. density of a species). Inadequate variable utility for input often causes increase of model construction time and low efficiency of developed model when applied to real world representation. Therefore, for future prediction, researchers have to decide number of time-delay (e.g. months, weeks or days; t-n) to predict a certain phenomenon at current time t. We prepared a total of 3,900 equation models produced by Time-Series Optimized Genetic Programming (TSOGP) algorithm, for the prediction of monthly averaged density of a potamic phytoplankton species Stephanodiscus hantzschii, considering future prediction from 0- (no future prediction) to 12-months ahead (interval by 1 month; 300 equations per each month-delay). From the investigation of model structure, input variable selectivity was obviously affected by the time-delay arrangement, and the model predictability was related with the type of input variables. From the results, we can conclude that, although Machine Learning (ML) algorithms which have popularly been used in Ecological Informatics (EI) provide high performance in future prediction of ecological entities, the efficiency of models would be lowered unless relevant input variables are selectively used.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.244-255
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• 2011

In this study, we try to evaluate the efficiency of the photonics industry using a data envelopment analysis(DEA) model. We first develope four stage procedures for selecting proper input and output variables which consist of selecting the first candidate variables from literature survey, selecting the second candidate variables through experts' discussion, measuring the partial efficiency of the selected variables based on Tofallis' profiling, and clustering some variables through the rank correlation analysis of partial efficiency proposed by Min and Kim(l998). With this procedure, we select 4 input variables(capital, number of employee, R&D cost, operating cost) and 2 output variables(sales, growth of sales) and then utilize CCR and BCC model to measure efficiencies of 26 photonics companies in Gwangju. Moreover, we perform the reference group analysis to figure out what causes inefficiencies and to provide the desirable values for input and output variables at which inefficient photonics companies become efficient. Finally, we classify 26 photonics companies into three groups such as optical communications, optical applications, and optical sources, and perform the Kruskal-Wallis test to check if there exist some differences between efficiencies of three groups.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.309-319
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• 2016

This paper presents a new recognition and classification method for power quality (PQ) disturbances on the basis of pattern linguistic values. This method solves the difficulty of recognizing disturbances rapidly and accurately by using fuzzy logic. This method uses classification disturbance patterns to define the linguistic values of fuzzy input variables and used the input variables of corresponding disturbance pattern to set membership functions. This method also sets the fuzzy rules by analyzing the distribution regularities of the input variable values. One characteristic of this method is that the linguistic values of fuzzy input variables and the setting of membership functions are not only related to the input variables but also to the character of classification disturbance and the classification results. Furthermore, the number of fuzzy rules is equal to the number of disturbance patterns. By using this method for disturbance classification, the membership function and design of fuzzy rules are directly related to the objective of classification, thus effectively reducing the complexity of the design process and yielding accurate classification results. The classification results of the simulation and measured data verify the feasibility and effectiveness of this method.

• 대한산업공학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.154-163
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• 2010

Process monitoring of output variables affecting final performance have been mainly executed in semiconductor manufacturing process. However, even earlier detection of causes of output variation cannot completely prevent yield loss because a number of wafers after detecting them must be re-processed or cast away. Semiconductor manufacturers have put more attention toward monitoring process inputs to prevent yield loss by early detecting change-point of the process. In the paper, we propose the method to efficiently monitor functional input variables in multi-phase semiconductor manufacturing process. Measured input variables in the multi-phase process tend to be of functional structured form. After data pre-processing for these functional input data, change-point analysis is practiced to the pre-processed data set. If process variation occurs, key variables affecting process variation are selected using contribution plot for monitoring efficiency. To evaluate the propriety of proposed monitoring method, we used real data set in semiconductor manufacturing process. The experiment shows that the proposed method has better performance than previous output monitoring method in terms of fault detection and process monitoring.

• 한국경영과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한산업공학회/한국경영과학회 2006년도 춘계공동학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1707-1714
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• 2006

In order to enhance sustainable war fighting capabilities, it is important to maintain a good ammunition support system. In this paper, we evaluate the performance of Ammunition companies using Imprecise Data Envelopment Analysis (IDEA)-BCC and IDEA-Additive model, which can deal with imprecise data in DEA. In order to select a list of input and output variables, we used a multiple regression analysis. We could choose input variables that have significant effects on the output performance with stepwise regression model. From the regression analysis, the number of soldiers, officers, and ammunition warehouses were selected as the input variables. Seven out of sixteen Ammunition companies were found to be inefficient by the IDEA-BCC model. And using IDEA-Additive model, we could identify the input excess and the output shortfall in reaching at a point on the efficiency frontier.