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Histologic features and predicting prognosis in ulcerative colitis patients with mild endoscopic activity

  • Seung Yong Shin;Hee Sung Kim;Kisung Kim;Chang Won Choi;Jung Min Moon;Jeong Wook Kim;Hyun Jin Joo;Jeongkuk Seo;Muhyeon Sung;Chang Hwan Choi
    • The Korean journal of internal medicine
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.68-76
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    • 2024
  • Background/Aims: We aimed to evaluate the histologic features predictive of prognosis and correlate them with endoscopic findings in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) having complete or partial mucosal healing (MH). Methods: We prospectively collected and reviewed data from patients with UC who underwent colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy with biopsy. Complete and partial MH were defined as Mayo endoscopic subscores (MESs) of 0 and 1, respectively. Histologic variables, including the Nancy index (NI), predicting disease progression (defined as the need for medication upgrade or hospitalization/surgery), were evaluated and correlated with endoscopic findings. Results: Overall, 441 biopsy specimens were collected from 194 patients. The average follow-up duration was 14.7 ± 7.4 months. There were 49 (25.3%) and 68 (35.1%) patients with MESs of 0 and 1, respectively. Disease progression occurred only in patients with an MES of 1. NI ≥ 3 was significantly correlated with disease progression during follow-up. Mucosal friability on endoscopy was significantly correlated with NI ≥ 3 (61.1% in NI < 3 vs. 88.0% in NI ≥ 3; p = 0.013). Conclusions: Histological activity can help predict the prognosis of patients with UC with mild endoscopic activity. Mucosal friability observed on endoscopy may reflect a more severe histological status, which can be a risk factor for disease progression.

A Knowledge-Based System Using a Neural Network for Management Evaluation and its Support

  • Kim, Soung-Hie;Park, Kyung-Sam;Jeong, Kuen-Chae
    • Journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.129-151
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    • 1994
  • Recently, Decision Support Systems (DSS) research has seen a more to combine Artificial Intelligence (AI) including neural network techniques with traditional DSS concepts and technologies to build an intelligent DSS or a knowledge-based DSS. This article proposes a Management Evaluation and its Support System (MESS) as a knowledge-based DSS. The management evaluation of a firm means the performance of all managerial operations is appraised by considering the situations of the firm. A neural network is used to represent the management evaluation structure as a suitable means of management knowledge representation. Finally a case study in a telecommunication corporation is presented.

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Study on the Parameter Estimation for Flight Dynamic Linear Model of Light Sport Aircraft (경량항공기 선형 비행운동모델 변수 추정에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Eung-Tai;Seong, Kie-Jeong;Cremer, Matthias;Hischier, Damian
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.21-29
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    • 2010
  • The main purpose of this study is to obtain linear models for the design of automatic flight controller in order to operate the Light Sport Aircraft as unmanned air vehicle. Flight test equipments installed on the aircraft to acquire flight test data are described and maneuvers for practical speed calibration are introduced. Parameters for the linear models of lateral and longitudinal motion are estimated by the Output error method as well as trim data analysis using the flight test data. Simulated data using the estimated parameters is shown to agree well with the measurement data. Estimated parameters obtained for several flight conditions can be used to improve the aerodynamic database of the simulation program.

Implementation of BPEL based Workflow Management System in Manufacturing Execution Systems (제조실행시스템에서의 BPEL 기반 워크플로우 관리시스템의 적용)

  • Park, Dong-Jin;Jang, Byoung-Hoon
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.165-174
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    • 2009
  • This paper outlines opportunities and challenges in the implementation of BPEL based WFMS(WorkFlow Management System) for the MES(Manufacturing Execution Systems) in semiconductor manufacturing. At present, the most MESs in semiconductor wafer fabrication shop have the problems in terms of application software integration, reactivity, and adaptability. When a plant has to produce new product mix, remodel the manufacturing execution process, or replace obsolete equipments, the principal road blocks for responding to new manufacturing environment are the difficulties in porting existing application software to new configurations. In this paper, the issues about WFMS technologies including BPEL standard applied for MES are presented. And then, we introduce the integrated development framework named nanoFlow which is optimized for developing the BPEL based WFMS application for automated manufacturing system. And we describe a WFMS implemented with using nanoFlow framework, review and evaluate the system.

A Study on the Implemanation of IF Stage for Reducing Random Noise in the Mobile Communications (이동통신에 적용한 랜덤 잡음 제거를 위한 IF stage 구현에 관한 연구)

  • 이은기;박영철;차균현
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.17 no.6
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    • pp.572-579
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    • 1992
  • In this thesis, feedback circuit and FM detector applied to superheterodyne receiver to extract audio signal without random noise Is implemented. The feedback loop circuit converts 45MHz received signal to 4SiKHz If signal containing mess-age without random noise. Also the feedback loop provides the End local frequency, so narrowband BPF which is containing maximum Doppler frequency without message Is needed. Finally, quadrature FM detector extract audio signal by synthesis o350" shifted signal and ampli-tude limited signal. RSSI characteristics is measured and audio characteristics Is compared with existing If module.

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Carbon dioxide LASER-aided management of oral mucosal diseases (이산화탄소(CO2) 레이저로 치료하면 좋은 구강점막질환)

  • Byun, Jin-Seok
    • The Journal of the Korean dental association
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    • v.56 no.7
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    • pp.391-397
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    • 2018
  • Mess removal, electrocoagulation, cryosurgery are conventional methods in the treatment of various oral mucosal diseases. However, there are several problems or complication during or after surgery using conventional tools. Recently, LASER gradually become useful tool in the surgery of oral mucosal diseases. Of the LASER, carbon dioxide-mediated LASER is widely used one. Carbon dioxide LASER has many advantages such as good bleeding control, decreased damage to adjacent tissue, decreased pain and swelling, reduced scar formation, even bacteriocidal effects. In this reports, the author describe pros and cons of LASER, especially focused on carbon dioxide, and shed light on the field of LASER application in treatment of various oral mucosal diseases.

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Information Pollution, a Mounting Threat: Internet a Major Causality

  • Pandita, Ramesh
    • Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.49-60
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    • 2014
  • The present discourse lasts around, information pollution, causes and concerns of information pollution, internet as a major causality and how it affects the decision making ability of an individual. As, information producers in the process to not to lose the readership of their content, and to cater the information requirements of both the electronic and the print readers, reproduce almost the whole of the printed information in digital form as well. Abundant literature is also equally produced in electronic format only, thereon, sharing this information on hundreds of social networking sites, like, Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, Flicker, Digg, LinkedIn, etc. without attributions to original authors, have created almost a mess of this whole information produced and disseminated. Accordingly, the study discusses about the sources of information pollution, the aspects of unstructured information along with plagiarism. Towards the end of the paper stress has been laid on information literacy, as how it can prove handy in addressing the issue with some measures, which can help in regulating the behaviour of information producers.

Development of Municipal Vehicle Safety System (환경미화원 산업재해방지를 위한 청소차량 안전시스템 개발에 대한 연구)

  • Lee, Man-Soo
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.57-61
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    • 2009
  • Garbage cause an environmental pollution, unsightly mess, fouls an odor, and unpleasant feeling. Various measures to solve the problems are studying. And the garbage are collected and treated by the street cleaner. Street cleaner is working for long time in the street from dawn to the night. And many kind of accidents are aroused, like traffic and crushing accident by garbage truck. This kind of accidents is increased every year. To prevent the accident, street cleaner wear a fluorescent light uniform But a count measures for the fallen accident and crushing accident from the garbage truck are insufficient. In addition, a street cleaner dose not like to wear a working uniform because of inconvenience. Therefore this study try to find a safety system of garbage truck for reducing measure of accidents of street cleaner.

Investigation on Electromagnetic Field Characteristics of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Considering Harmonics of Phase Current due to Influence of Mechanical Energy Storage System

  • Park, Yu-Seop
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.78-84
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    • 2017
  • This paper investigates the influence of mechanical energy storage on the interior permanent magnet synchronous machine (IPMSM) when it is operated in the generating mode. An IPMSM with six-poles and nine-slots employing concentrated coil winding type is considered as the analysis model, and a surface-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor directly connected to a heavy wheel is applied as the mechanical energy storage system by using the moment of inertia. Based on the constructed experimental set-up with manufactured machines and power converters, the generated electrical energy is converted into the mechanical energy, and the electromagnetic filed characteristics of IPMSM are subsequently investigated by applying the measured phase current of IPMSM based on finite element method. Compared to the characteristics in a no-load condition, it is confirmed that the magnetic behavior, radial force, and power loss characteristics are highly influenced by the harmonics of the phase current due to the mechanical energy storage system.

Emotional Communication of Minority through Video Typography (Focus on Emotional Communication in Korean Movie) (영상 타이포그라피를 통한 소수자의 감성 커뮤니케이션 연구 (한국영화에서의 감성전달을 중심으로))

  • Kwon, Sang-Oh;Huh, Won-Whoi
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.356-366
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    • 2008
  • In the past, design used to be known as graphic design for printing medium. However, these days, through video media or multimedia, it has expanded to convey information thanks to the innovative development of the computer, which is digital civilization. Now design, through elaborate plans and projects, is acknowledged as creative work for communications appealing to emotion comprehensively and to transmit information effectively. This thesis presented a new methodology of mess communication using various elements such as video typography. Furthermore, reflecting feedback from hearing-unpaired people, theological background well grounded and the way to proceed in the future were also addressed.