• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.89-103
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• 2023

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most prevalent sleep disorders that can lead to serious consequences, including hypertension and/or cardiovascular diseases, if not treated promptly. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is widely recognized as the most effective treatment for OSA, which needs the proper titration of airway pressure to achieve the most effective treatment results. However, the process of CPAP titration can be time-consuming and cumbersome. There is a growing importance in predicting personalized CPAP pressure before CPAP treatment. The primary objective of this study was to optimize the CPAP titration process for obstructive sleep apnea patients through EEG feature engineering with machine learning techniques. We aimed to identify and utilize the most critical EEG features to forecast key OSA predictive indicators, ultimately facilitating more precise and personalized CPAP treatment strategies. Here, we analyzed 126 OSA patients' PSG datasets before and after the CPAP treatment. We extracted 29 EEG features to predict the features that have high importance on the OSA prediction index which are AHI and SpO2 by applying the Shapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) method. Through extracted EEG features, we confirmed the six EEG features that had high importance in predicting AHI and SpO2 using XGBoost, Support Vector Machine regression, and Random Forest Regression. By utilizing the predictive capabilities of EEG-derived features for AHI and SpO2, we can better understand and evaluate the condition of patients undergoing CPAP treatment. The ability to predict these key indicators accurately provides more immediate insight into the patient's sleep quality and potential disturbances. This not only ensures the efficiency of the diagnostic process but also provides more tailored and effective treatment approach. Consequently, the integration of EEG analysis into the sleep study protocol has the potential to revolutionize sleep diagnostics, offering a time-saving, and ultimately more effective evaluation for patients with sleep-related disorders.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.189-196
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• 2023

4차 산업혁명을 주도하는 기술로서 IoT, 빅데이터, 인공지능, CPS 등이 발전하면서 산업 현장에서 생산성과 효율성을 향상시키기 위한 디지털 트윈의 중요성이 부각되고 있다. 디지털 트윈은 실제 물리적 객체들의 디지털 복제로서, 객체의 속성과 상태를 유지하며 작동하는 가상 모델이다. CPS는 사이버 세계와 물리 세계의 상호작용을 위한 시스템으로, 디지털 트윈은 CPS의 고급형 기술로 볼 수 있다. 디지털 트윈은 AI, XR, 5G 등 다양한 요소 기술의 등장으로 구현 속도가 가속화되었다. 센서 기술의 발전과 IoT, 인공지능, 빅데이터, 클라우드 등의 관련 기술 발전으로 디지털 트윈 시장이 성장하고 있다. 이에 따라 기업들은 비즈니스 인텔리전스와 관련된 솔루션을 도입하여 프로세스 최적화, 비용 효율성, 생산성을 향상시키는 경향이 있다. 본 연구에서는 디지털 트윈 기술과 CPS를 결합하여 이기종 로봇의 실시간 3D 디지털 트윈을 구축하는 것이 목표이다. 이를 위해 유비씨의 FLEXING CPS와 FLEXING EDGE를 활용하여 데이터 수집과 관리를 수행한다. 프로젝트 구성원은 프로토콜 설정, 데이터 수집 및 전달, 3D 디지털 트윈 시뮬레이션을 담당한다. 이를 통해 CPS와 디지털 트윈을 통합한 기술의 가능성을 확인하고, 산업 현장에서 생산성과 효율성을 향상시킬 수 있다.

• 한국동물번식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물번식학회 2003년도 학술발표대회 발표논문초록집
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• pp.46-46
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• 2003

Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a homodimeric protein with a wide spectrum of anti-inflammatory and immune activities. It inhibits cytokine production and expression of immune surface molecules in various cell types. The transgenic mice carrying the human IL-10 gene in conjunction with the bovine $\beta$-casein promoter produced the human IL-10 in milk during lactation. Transgenic mice were generated using a standard method as described previously. To screen transgenic mice, PCR was carried out using chromosomal DNA extracted from tail or toe tissues with a primer set. In this study, stability of germ line transmission and expression of IL-10 gene integrated into host chromosome were monitored up to generation F15 of a transgenic line. When female mouse of generation F9 was crossbred with normal male, generation F9 to F15 mice showed similar transmission rates (66.0$\pm$20.13%, 61.5$\pm$16.66%, 41.1$\pm$8.40%, 40.7$\pm$20.34%, 61.3$\pm$10.75%, 49.2$\pm$18.82%, and 43.8$\pm$25.91%, respectively), implying that the IL-10 gene can be transmitted stably up to long term generation in the transgenic mice. For ELISA analysis, IL-10 expression levels were determined with an hIL-10 ELISA and a mIL-10 ELISA kit in accordance with the supplier's protocol. Expression levels of human IL-10 from milk of generation F9 to F13 mice were 3.6$\pm$1.20 mg/ml, 4.2$\pm$0.93 mg/ml, 5.7$\pm$1.46 mg/ml, 6.3$\pm$3.46 mg/ml, and 6.8$\pm$4.52 mg/ml, respectively. These expression levels are higher than in generation F1 (1.6 mg/ml) mice. We concluded that transgenic mice faithfully passed the transgene on their progeny and successively secreted target proteins into their milk through several generations, although there was a little fluctuation in the transmission frequency and expression level between the generations.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.559-567
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• 2021

Objective: To evaluate the impact of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) before confirmatory prostate biopsy in patients under active surveillance (AS). Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 170 patients with Gleason grade 6 prostate cancer initially enrolled in an AS program between 2011 and 2019. Prostate mpMRI was performed using a 1.5 tesla (T) magnetic resonance imaging system with a 16-channel phased-array body coil. The protocol included T1-weighted, T2-weighted, diffusion-weighted, and dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging sequences. Uroradiology reports generated by a specialist were based on prostate imaging-reporting and data system (PI-RADS) version 2. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed based on regression models. Results: The reclassification rate at confirmatory biopsy was higher in patients with suspicious lesions on mpMRI (PI-RADS score ≥ 3) (n = 47) than in patients with non-suspicious mpMRIs (n = 61) and who did not undergo mpMRIs (n = 62) (66%, 26.2%, and 24.2%, respectively; p < 0.001). On multivariate analysis, presence of a suspicious mpMRI finding (PI-RADS score ≥ 3) was associated (adjusted odds ratio: 4.72) with the risk of reclassification at confirmatory biopsy after adjusting for the main variables (age, prostate-specific antigen density, number of positive cores, number of previous biopsies, and clinical stage). Presence of a suspicious mpMRI finding (adjusted hazard ratio: 2.62) was also associated with the risk of progression to active treatment during the follow-up. Conclusion: Inclusion of mpMRI before the confirmatory biopsy is useful to stratify the risk of reclassification during the biopsy as well as to evaluate the risk of progression to active treatment during follow-up.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.149-164
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• 2024

This study compared the solubility, water absorption, dimensional stability, release of various ions (hydroxyl, calcium, sulfur, strontium, and silicon), and cytotoxicity of light-cured resin-modified pulp-capping materials. Resin-modified calcium hydroxide (Ultra-blend^TM plus, UBP), light-cured resin-modified calcium silicate (TheraCal LC^TM, TLC), and dual-cure resin-modified calcium silicate (TheraCal PT^TM, TPT) were used. Each material was polymerized; solubility, 24-hour water absorption, and 30- day dimensional stability experiments were conducted to test its physical properties. Solubility was assessed according to the ISO 6876 standard, and 24 hours of water absorption, 30 days of dimensional stability were assessed by referring to the previous protocol respectively. Eluates at 3 and 24 hours and on 7, 14, and 28 days were analyzed according to the ISO 10993-12 standard. And the pH, Ion-releasing ability, cell proliferation rate, and cell viability were assessed using the eluates to evaluate biochemical characteristics. pH was measured with a pH meter and Ion-releasing ability was assessed using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). Cell proliferation rate and cell viability were assessed using human dental pulp cells (hDPCs). The former was assessed by an absorbance assay using the CCK-8 solution, and the latter was assessed by Live and Dead staining. TPT exhibited lower solubility and water absorption than TLC. UBP and TPT demonstrated higher stability than TLC. The release of sulfur, strontium, calcium, and hydroxyl ions was higher for TLC and TPT than for UBP. The 28-day release of hydroxyl and silicon ions was similar for TLC and TPT. TLC alone exhibited a lower cell proliferation rate compared to the control group at a dilution ratio of 1 : 2 in cell proliferation and dead cells from Live and Dead assay evaluation. Thus, when using light-cure resin-modified pulp-capping materials, calcium silicate-based materials can be considered alternatives to calcium hydroxide-based materials. Moreover, when comparing physical and biochemical properties, TPT could be prioritized over TLC as the first choice.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제82권5호
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• pp.1124-1139
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• 2021

치매를 비롯한 퇴행성 신경 질환의 초기 진단에 자기공명영상을 이용한 뇌 위축 평가와 정량적 용적 분석이 중요하다. 뇌 위축의 시각적 평가는 주관적으로 평가자에 따라 다른 결과를 보여주기 때문에, 객관적인 결과를 제공하면서 임상 적용도 가능한 소프트웨어의 수요와 개발이 늘어나고 있다. 이러한 임상용 소프트웨어의 실제 임상 적용은 영상 검사의 표준화가 선행되어야 하고, 개발된 소프트웨어의 검증이 반드시 필요하다. 따라서 대한신경두경부영상의학회는 뇌용적 분석 임상용 소프트웨어의 임상적 활용에 대한 의견을 제시하기 위해 전문위원회를 구성하고 현재까지 발표된 연구를 정리하였다. 그리고, 정량화 분석을 위한 영상 검사의 표준화 및 소프트웨어의 임상 적용에 대한 전문가 의견을 제시하기 위하여 공동 작업을 수행하였다. 본 종설에서는 뇌 자기공명영상의 정량화 분석의 필요성 및 배경, 정량화 분석을 위한 임상용 소프트웨어의 소개 및 기존의 표준품(reference standard)과의 진단능 비교, 영상 획득의 표준화, 분석 및 평가의 표준화, 소프트웨어의 임상 적용에 대한 전문가 의견, 제한점 및 대처 방법 등 대한신경두경부영상의학회의 전문가 권고안을 소개하는 것이 목적이다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2024

인터넷 익스플로러의 서비스 종료 이후 ActiveX의 사용이 종료됨에 따라 Non-ActiveX 정책이 확산되었다. Non-ActiveX 정책을 바탕으로 정해진 웹 페이지 표준 규약으로 HTML5가 채택되어 사용되고 있다. W3C(World Wide Web Consortium)에서 개발된 HTML5는 다양한 기능을 플러그인 없이 브라우저만으로 쉽게 사용할 수 있고, 기존 HTML에 비해 다양한 요소와 속성이 추가되었으며 API를 통해 더 나아진 웹 응용 환경을 제공하고 있다. 그러나 새로 추가된 기술들로부터 새로운 보안 취약점이 발견되었고, 이러한 취약점으로 인하여 공격 범위가 넓어졌다. HTML5가 적용된 웹 사이트에서 발생할 수 있는 보안 취약점을 찾기 위한 연구가 부족하다. 본 논문은 최근 5년 이내에 플러그인이 제거된 공공기관 웹 페이지를 대상으로 웹 페이지의 보안 취약점을 탐지하고 분석하여 웹 취약점을 가지는 태그 및 속성을 탐지하는 모델을 제안한다. 제안된 모델을 웹 페이지에 적용한다면 플러그인 제거 후에도 현재까지 웹 페이지의 웹 표준 준수 여부 및 취약점을 분석할 수 있어 신뢰성 있는 웹 서비스를 제공할 수 있다. 그리고 해킹 피해로 인한 금전적, 물리적 문제들을 예방하는 데 도움이 될 것으로 기대된다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.66-72
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• 2024

Background: This study examines the relationship between functional disability and work ability in workers affected by low back pain (LBP) through an analysis of correlations between the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Work Ability Index (WAI). The role of personal and work factors on functional disability/work ability levels has also been studied. LBP is the most common musculoskeletal problem and a major disabling health problem worldwide. Its etiology is multifactorial. Multidisciplinary approaches may help reduce the burden of pain and disability and improve job continuity and reintegration at work. Methods: A cohort of 264 patients affected by LBP from an Italian outpatient clinic were included in a clinical diagnostic/therapeutic trial aiming at rehabilitation and return to work through an integrated investigation protocol. Data were collected during the first medical examination using anamnestic and clinical tools. The final sample is composed of 252 patients, 57.1% man, 44.0 % blue collars, 46.4% with the high school degree, 45.6% married. Results: WAI and ODI reported a negative and fair correlation (r = -0.454; p = .000). Workers with acute LBP symptoms have a higher probability of severe disability than those with chronic LBP symptoms. White collars without depressive symptoms reported higher work ability - even in chronic disability conditions-than those with depressive symptoms. Conclusion: The study found that ODI and WAI have a convergent validity and this suggests that the two tools measure capture distinctive aspects of disability related to personal, environmental, and occupational characteristics. The most important and modifiable prognostic factors found for ODI and WAI were depressive symptoms, workday absence, and intensity of back pain. The study also found a mild association between age and ODI. The study's findings highlight the importance of using a multidisciplinary approach to manage and prevent disability due to LBP.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제21권10호
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• pp.1178-1186
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• 2020

Objective: To evaluate the incidence and risk factors of emetic complications associated with the intravenous administration of low-osmolality iodinated contrast media (ICM) in children undergoing computed tomography (CT). Materials and Methods: All children who underwent contrast-enhanced CT between April 2017 and July 2019 were included. Pediatric patients were instructed on the preparative dietary protocol at our institution. Experienced nurses in the radiology department monitored the children during the CT scans and recorded any emetic complications in their electronic medical records. These data were used to calculate the incidence of emetic complications. Various patient factors and technical factors, including fasting duration, the type and volume of ICM, and ongoing chemotherapy, were evaluated to identify risk factors for emetic complications using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Results: Among the 864 children (mean age, 8.4 ± 5.7 years) evaluated, 18 (2.1%) experienced emetic complications (6 experienced nausea only and 12 experienced nausea and vomiting). None of the children developed aspiration pneumonia. The mean fasting duration of patients with emesis was 7.9 ± 5.7 hours (range, 3-21 hours), whereas that of patients without nausea was 8.7 ± 5.7 hours (range, 0-24 hours). Fasting duration was not associated with the development of nausea and vomiting (p = 0.634). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that ongoing chemotherapy (odds ratio [OR] = 4.323; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.430-13.064; p = 0.009), iomeprol use (OR = 7.219; 95% CI = 1.442-36.146; p = 0.016), and iohexol use (OR = 5.241; 95% CI = 1.350-20.346; p = 0.017) were independent risk factors for emetic complications. Conclusion: Only a small proportion (2.1%) of children experienced nausea or vomiting after exposure to low-osmolality ICM. Many children underwent excessive fasting; however, fasting duration was not associated with nausea and vomiting. Moreover, ongoing chemotherapy and the use of iomeprol or iohexol were identified as potential risk factors for emetic complications in children.

• Journal of Platform Technology
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.34-44
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• 2024

본 논문은 모바일 장치에 장착된 충전식 배터리의 사용 시간을 연장하기 위하여 모바일 장치에서 전력 소모 비율을 가장 많이 차지하는 센싱 시스템의 전력 소모를 최소화하는 동적 클럭 공급 제어 알고리즘과 시스템 부하 전력 안정화 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 동적 클럭 공급 제어알고리즘은 센싱 시스템의 전력을 차단할 수 있도록 회로를 구성하여 센싱하지 않는 시간에는 전력을 차단하고 센서 변화율이 낮은 상태를 인지하여 측정 주기를 조정하는 방법으로 센싱 시스템에 소모되는 전력을 감소시킬 수 있다. 시스템 부하 전력 안정화 알고리즘은 전력 소모 상태에 따라 주변 모듈의 전력을 제어하는 알고리즘으로 많은 전력을 요구하는 상황일 경우 클럭 공급을 제어하여 동작 안정화 작업을 수행한다. 실험 결과, 동적 클럭 공급 제어 알고리즘만을 적용하는 경우 센싱 시스템에서 소모되는 전력을 17% 감소시키는 효과를 확인하였고, 시스템 부하 전력 안정화 알고리즘만을 적용하는 경우 9.3%의 전력 소모를 감소시켜 영상 처리와 같은 많은 전력을 요구하는 상황에서 안정적으로 동작할 수 있었다. 두 가지 알고리즘을 모두 적용하는 경우 배터리의 전력 소모가 알고리즘을 적용하기 전보다 67% 감소하였다. 이를 통해 제안한 방법의 신뢰성을 확인하였다.