• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2006

It is necessary to monitor periodically the operability of safety-related motor-operated valves (MOVs) in nuclear power plants. However, acquiring diagnostic signals for MOVs is very difficult, and doing so requires an excessive amount of time, effort, and expenditure. This paper introduces an accurate and economical method to evaluate the performance of MOVs remotely. The technique to be utilized includes electrical measurements and signal processing to estimate the motor torque and the stem thrust, which have been cited as the two most effective parameters in diagnosing MOVs by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The motor torque is calculated by using electrical signals, which can be measured in the motor control center (MCC). Some advantages of using the motor torque signature over other signatures are examined. The stem thrust is calculated considering the characteristics of the MOV and the estimated motor torque. The basic principle of estimating stem thrust is explained. The developed method is implemented in diagnostic equipment, namely, the Motor Operated Valve Intelligent Diagnostic System (MOVIDS), which is used to obtain the accuracy of and to validate the applicability of the developed method in nuclear power plants. Finally, the accuracy of the developed method is presented and some examples applied to field data are discussed.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.89-95
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• 2004

The bush warblers (Cettia diphone) have been recognized to possess two types of songs: a normal song that plays roles in attracting mate and territorial defense, and an anomalous song. The present study suggests that the anomalous song functions as an alarm signal as well as other unknown signals. Field observations and playback experiments on the anomalous song of bush warbler were conducted in order to investigate the contextual information that occurred between sender and receiver. In the field observation, the males frequently emitted anomalous songs to potential predators. The males responded with an anomalous song to stuffed potential predators. The distance from where the anomalous song occurs to the stimulating source varied depending upon the kinds of stimulus. The males of bush warbler possibly show different responses to the anomalous song depending on the level of danger. When the anomalous song was played back to terrestrial males and females, no distinctive behavior was observed. The anomalous song may be sung to defend the territory against predators or to distract invaders from the nest and female because the male and female behaviors were related with the anomalous song and its phonetic characteristics.

• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.391-406
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• 2014

The performance of General-Purpose computation on Graphics Processing Units (GPGPU) is heavily dependent on the memory access behavior. This sensitivity is due to a combination of the underlying Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) execution model present on GPUs and the lack of architectural support to handle irregular memory access patterns. Application performance can be significantly improved by applying memory-access-pattern-aware optimizations that can exploit knowledge of the characteristics of each access pattern. In this paper, we present an algorithmic methodology to semi-automatically find the best mapping of memory accesses present in serial loop nest to underlying data-parallel architectures based on a comprehensive static memory access pattern analysis. To that end we present a simple, yet powerful, mathematical model that captures all memory access pattern information present in serial data-parallel loop nests. We then show how this model is used in practice to select the most appropriate memory space for data and to search for an appropriate thread mapping and work group size from a large design space. To evaluate the effectiveness of our methodology, we report on execution speedup using selected benchmark kernels that cover a wide range of memory access patterns commonly found in GPGPU workloads. Our experimental results are reported using the industry standard heterogeneous programming language, OpenCL, targeting the NVIDIA GT200 architecture.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.41-49
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• 2012

The objective of this study is to investigate the characteristics of the location and prospects of the bear shelves built by Asiatic black bears in the Jirisan National Park. Previous researchers have been analyzed bear shelves in terms of places for resting and eating, but we are going to analyze based on the prospect-and-refuge theory. Characteristics of the sites of bear shelves are measured through field survey and topographic analysis by using digital elevation model (DEM). The normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) is used to evaluate the optimum location of bear shelves in terms of crown density. Man-made objects are identified by viewshed analysis based on geographical information system (GIS). Findings of this paper can be summarized as follows. First, most bear trees are located deep inside of the mountainous national park, slopes of 30~40 degrees, altitude of 400~1,200m, and relatively low vegetation density with NDVI value of 0.4~0.6 compared to the average NDVI of the park. Second, the average height of bear shelves is 12.44m, or 74% of the average height of bear trees. They are located at suitable places to observe nearby trails and other park facilities. Third, man-made objects within the 100m radius of bear trees include lodge, bear training center, beekeeping camp, and hiking trails. Thus we may temporarily conclude that one of the main criteria of the bear tree selection in the park has been to identify optimum places for the monitoring of human activities in their habitat.

• 한국가정과교육학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.19-38
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• 2000

This study is about open and secondary level Home Economics Education which is applicable to field and which includes the characteristics, purpose and problems of each open education, secondary education and home economics education. Based on the ideology of open education this study will identify the meaning of openness in terms of Home Economics Education reconstructing meaning purpose, characteristics, curriculum paradigm and curriculum. The instructional model and module which use web, will be presented as the results o the reconstruction works. The open instructional module in Home Economics Education which will be operated on the web is consisted of 1) setting the orientation of curriculum development 2) instructional model development 3) rebuilding the Home Economics Education curriculum 4)development of instructional modules and web-based materials and 5)construction of the web-site. Six instructional module begin with critical/emancipatory curriculum paradigm in open Home Economics Education use module as a unit of class management instead of 1 class, facilitates nest-type integration which is applied from open education keeping the nature of Home Economics Education and focus on practical problem and problem solving through reconceptualization with dialectical perspective on individual, family and society. The practical problem solving model has four steps: Identifying practical problems. Understanding the contexts of problem, Searching for solutions and examining its consequences, Action and evaluation. The web-site has to be developed based on the six instructional module includes those issues : self-identification for reinforcing autonomy and self-esteem, living with family living with friends, autonomous living healthy living and understanding sexuality.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.50-57
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• 1999

Folk belief, which originated with the rise of human existence is a fundamental and comprehensive mode of living that reflects sociocultural conditions. Adherents of folk belief accept a certain thing to be true and real without scientific authority and absolute certainty. Taboo can be seen as a king of folk belief. The object of this study is to examine the taboos in relation to the manufacturing process and the quality of the shroud and to shrouding customs. I will also try to find out the meaning and significance in this. Through this task, I hope to contribute to the enhanced understanding of the cultural characteristics, the spiritual life, and the views on after life of the Korean people. In Korea, it is considered to be propitious to prepare the shroud on the intercalary month of the leap year , as it allows one to enjoy longevity healthy and sound. Moreover, as this belief gives credence and repose while preparing for the “final departure”, this custom is relatively well observed. From the taboo concerning leap months, we infer that death as viewed as a commencement of a new life, which reveals a positive view on afterlife. This can be seen as a return to the origin of anti-universal space in this “bonus” month of anti-universal time. Taboos on the manufacturing process of the shroud is related to the belief that it allows the deceased to go the nest world without any hesistation or disturbances. This symbolizes the immortality of the human soul: I. e. that the human spirit does not end in this world but continues on to the next. Taboos concerning the preparation process of the shroud as well as various other taboos are related to the belief that preparation for the shroud should be done in sincerity and secredness with a thoughtful consideration for the deceased. This can be perceived as an implication to sanctity for the dead.

• 한국의료질향상학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.208-217
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• 2001

Background : The objective of this study is proving the basic data for developing a management system for the discharges against medical advice(AMA) by identifying the characteristics of the AMA patients of an university hospital for 10 years. Methods : By using discharge abstract data base, we divided the total discharges(435,254) into two groups, discharge against medical advice and discharge with discharge order. We confirmed the characteristics of AMA group by analyzing discharge abstract data of the both groups by SAS software V6.12 and $x^2$ test. Medical records of AMA patients in the year 2000 were reviewed to identify the reasons for AMA which we couldn't extract from discharge abstract DB. Result : The total number of AMA for 10 years were 9,358(2.15%) and the AMA rate has been continuously decreased for 10 years. Male, admission through emergency room, discharges admission via other hospital, patients without operation during hospitalization, discharges in hopeless or not improved condition showed higher AMA rate. The AMA rate was higher as the age of the patients was higher, and the average length of stay was longer in AMA patients than in those with discharge order. The AMA rate in psychiatry was highest(14.3%) and it was higher in surgery departments than those of medical or other sections. The AMA rate varied by attending physicians even in the same department and it was statistically significant. Patients with the principal diagnosis of "medical observation and evaluation for suspected diseases" showed the highest AMA rate(15.5%), and that of schizophrenia or psychosis was the nest. One hundred twenty-one patients(19.5%) out of 622 AMA in 2000 discharged against medical advice for transfer to order health care facilities. Among them 71 patients(58.7%) discharged with their medical care information, such as copies of medical record, medical certificates, summaries, etc. Written oath of the patients discharged AMA was filed in their medical records in 466 cases(74.9%) although some of them were incomplete. Conclusion : Characteristics of AMA discharge could be used as the basic data in developing a system to manage the patients who have risk factors to leave the hospital against medical advice. By reducing number of patients leaving the hospital against medical advice we can increase satisfaction of medical providers and consumers.

• 환경생물
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.138-144
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• 2023

전 세계 주요 생물군의 생물다양성 저하의 주요 요인은 외래종의 침입이다. 국내종의 보호를 위해서 외래종의 관리가 필요한 실정이며, 최근 들어 국내에서 생태계교란 외래종의 퇴치를 위해 그물을 이용한 개체 포획, 포획된 개체들에 대한 수매 사업 등 많은 노력을 기울이고 있으며, 외래종 거북의 개체수를 줄이기 위해 산란된 알을 집중적으로 찾아서 폐기하고 있다. 그러나 현재 남생이(Mauremys reevesii)와 생태계교란 민물거북의 산란지 형태나 알의 외형적 특징으로 종을 구분하는 기준은 제시된 바 없기에, 외래종 거북의 퇴치 과정에 외래종 거북의 알로 오인되어 폐기되는 남생이 알이 발생할 가능성을 배제할 수 없다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 보다 많은 자료들을 바탕으로 붉은귀거북(Trachemys scripta elegans)과 리버쿠터(Pseudemys concinna), 남생이 간 알의 외형적 차이를 비교·분석하여 외래종 거북의 현장 퇴치 과정에 참고자료로 활용하고자 한다. 본 연구는 민물거북 3종의 알 특징을 측정하였다. 비교 결과 외래 거북과 남생이 알의 외형적 특성에서 모든 변수가 유의미한 차이를 보였다. 알의 모양 또한 붉은귀거북과 리버쿠터는 마름모형(Bicone), 남생이는 타원형(Ellipsoid)으로 차이를 보였다. 결론적으로, 선행 연구와 본 연구의 결과를 통하여 확인된 바와 같이 남생이와 붉은귀거북, 리버쿠터의 알은 모양과 구성 모두 다르기 때문에 현장에서 민물거북의 산란지를 발견할 경우 알을 이용하여 남생이와 외래거북의 구분이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.267-275
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• 2001

본 연구는 수원시 중심부에 위치한 팔달산의 조류 군집을 파악하고 적절한 관리 방안을 마련하기 위하여 선조사법에 의해 1992년 3월부터 1993년 2월까지 매달 1회. 1998년 10월부터 1999년 8월가지 계절별로 1회에 걸쳐 실시되었다 1992년에 27종의 조류가 기록되었으며 텃새 74종, 여름철새 8종. 겨울철새 4종 그리고 나그네새 1종이었다. 종 수와 개체수는 5월과 10월에 각각 최대를 나타냈다. 1999년에 21종의 조류가 기록되었으며 텃새 16종, 여름철새 2종. 겨울철새 2종 등 그리고 나그네새 1종이었다. 1992년에 조류 종 수 및 밀도의 계절적 변화는 온대 낙엽활엽수림의 전형적인 패턴을 나타냈으나, 1999년의 계절적 변화는 다른 패턴을 나타냈다. 1999년에 텃새의 비율은 1992년의 동일한 시기의 수치보다 높았고, 여름철새의 비율은 낮았다. 1983년 이후 팔달산 번식기 조류 군집의 길드 분석에서 관목층을 둥지자원으로 이용하는 관목층 영소 및 채이 길드의 조류는 종 수 및 개체수의 감소를 나타냈고. 여름철새의 종 수 및 개체수도 감소하는 경향을 나타냈다. 그러므로 관목층 영소 및 태이 길드에 속하는 조류와 여름철새의 서식을 위하여 하층식생의 보호가 필요하며, 수원시에 위치한 도시림인 광교산, 칠보산. 여기산, 숙지산, 팔달산으로 이어지는 녹지 네트워크가 구축되어야 할 것이다.

• 한국잠사곤충학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.110-116
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 최근 개체수가 급격히 감소하고 있는 여름어리표범나비의 생태를 복원하기 위한 기초자료를 마련하고자 서식지에서의 생태를 확인하였으며, 인공사육을 통해 생태적 특성을 구명하고자 하였다. 여름어리표범나비의 서식지는 최근에 발견된 바 있는 강원도 인제와 전라남도 진도지역을 조사하였으며, 성충의 활동시기인 2012년 6 ~ 8월경 4회에 걸쳐 조사를 진행하였으며, 진도 지역에서 약 100마리 이상의 대형 군체가 확인되었다. 진도 지역의 서식지에서는 기주식물인 수염며느리밥풀(Melampyrum roseum var. japonicum)이 대규모로 자생하고 있는 것을 확인하였으며, 인제 지역에서는 국내에 기주식물로 알려진 냉초(Veronicastrum sibiricum)를 확인할 수 있었다. 기주식물에서 알이나 애벌레, 번데기를 확인하지는 못하였다. 여름어리표범나비의 생육특성을 조사하기 위하여 중부지방의 서식지에서 자생하는 냉초(Veronicastrum sibiricum)를 기주식물로 이용하였으며, 진도의 서식지에서 인공사육 실험을 위한 모충으로 암컷 3마리를 채집하여 사육실험을 진행하였다. 기주식물 화분에 망을 씌우고 암컷 개체 1마리씩을 넣어 채란을 받았다. 총 산란량은 465개였으며, 암컷 한 마리당 산란량은 120 ~ 186개로 나타났다. 알은 한 곳에 무더기로 낳아 난괴를 형성하는 특징이 있으며, 알의 크기는 직경 0.6 mm, 높이 0.7 mm로 구형에 가깝다. 120개의 알이 산란된 난괴를 대상으로 생육특성을 조사한 결과 산란된 알은 $9.96{\pm}0.4$일이 경과한 후 부화하였으며, 부화율은 95.0%였다. 부화한 애벌레는 1령 기간이 $4.1{\pm}0.6$일, 2령 $12.1{\pm}1.0$일, 3령 $8.1{\pm}0.7$일로 나타났다. 4령 애벌레는 활동이 둔해지면서 스스로 실을 내어 기주식물 잎을 둥글게 말은 후 그 속에서 집단으로 모여 있다가, 그 상태로 겨울을 나는 것으로 나타났다. 이른 봄(3월 초)에 깨어난 애벌레는 주변을 배회하다 먹이식물의 새싹이 나오면 먹이식물로 이동하여 먹이식물을 섭식한다. 큰개불알풀이나 질경이에 대한 먹이식물 이용 가능성을 조사한 결과 월동이후의 4령 애벌레부터는 정상적으로 섭식하고 자라는 것을 확인하였으며, 2차년도에 질경이를 이용한 사육시에는 산란은 하였으나 부화한 1령 애벌레가 모두 폐사하여 추가 실험이 불가능하였다. 큰개불알풀에서는 산란여부를 확인하지 못하였으며, 1령 애벌레를 이동시켜 사육실험을 진행하였으나 1령 애벌레시기에 모두 폐사하였다. 여름어리표범나비는 6회의 탈피를 통해 총 7령까지 성장하고, 4령 애벌레는 월동기간을 포함하여 $239.2{\pm}10.9$일, 5령 기간은 $12.3{\pm}1.3$일, 6령 기간은 $17.1{\pm}1.1$일, 7령 기간은 $10.5{\pm}1.0$일로 나타났으며, 총 애벌레 기간이 무려 $303.4{\pm}14.0$일에 이른다. 탈피각을 통해 애벌레의 두폭을 확인한 결과 1령이$0.28{\pm}0.02mm$, 2령 $0.45{\pm}0.02mm$, 3령이 $0.58{\pm}0.02mm$, 4령이 $0.75{\pm}0.03mm$, 5령이 $0.89{\pm}0.05mm$, 6령이 $1.23{\pm}0.06mm$, 7령이 $2.13{\pm}0.11mm$로 나타났다. 7령 말기의 애벌레는 약 2일간의 전용기간을 거친 후 먹이식물의 줄기나 주변의 식물에서 번데기가 된다. 번데기의 크기는 약 13 mm였으며 용화율은 약 92.0%로 나타났다. $9.1{\pm}1.6$일간의 번데기 기간을 거친 후 성충으로 우화하였으며, 우화율은 88.6%였다. 본 실험 결과 여름어리표범나비의 인공사육이 가능한 것으로 나타났으나, 애벌레 기간이 길고 1세대가 1년에 걸쳐 이루어지는 등의 단점으로 인해 대량사육에는 어려움이 있을 것으로 판단되었다. 여름어리표범나비의 멸종을 막기 위해서는 향후 지속적인 증식과 서식지 복원 및 보존을 위한 노력이 따라야 할 것으로 보인다.