• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.529-538
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• 2013

Scattered photons cause blurring and distortions in flash radiography, reducing the accuracy of image reconstruction significantly. The effect of the scattered photons is taken into account and an iterative deduction of the scattered photons is proposed to amend the scattering effect for image restoration. In order to deduct the scattering contribution, the flux of scattered photons is estimated as the sum of two components. The single scattered component is calculated accurately together with the uncollided flux along the characteristic ray, while the multiple scattered component is evaluated using correction coefficients pre-obtained from Monte Carlo simulations.The arbitrary geometry pretreatment and ray tracing are carried out based on the customization of AutoCAD. With the above model, an Iterative Procedure for image restORation code, IPOR, is developed. Numerical results demonstrate that the IPOR code is much more accurate than the direct reconstruction solution without scattering correction and it has a very high computational efficiency.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.520-529
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• 2007

An efficient method for implementing image reconstruction algorithms for Compton cameras is presented. Since Compton scattering formula establishes a cone surface from which the incident photon must have originated, it is crucial to implement a computationally efficient cone-surface integration method for image reconstruction. In this paper we assume that a cone is made up of a series of ellipses (or circles) stacked up one on top of the other. In order to reduce computational burden for tracing ellipses formed by the intersection of a cone and an image plane, we propose a new method using a series of imaginary planes perpendicular to the cone axis so that each plane contains a circle, not an ellipse. In this case the cone surface integral can be performed by simply accumulating the circles along the cone axis. To reduce the computational cost of tracing circles, only one of the circles in the cone is traced and the rest are determined by using simple trigonometric ratios. For our experiments, we used the three different schemes for tracing ellipses; (i) using the samples generated by the ellipse equation, (ii) using the fixed number of samples along a circle on the imaginary plane, and (iii) using the fixed sampling interval along a circle on the imaginary plane. We then compared performance of the above three methods by applying them to the two reconstruction algorithms - the simple back-projection method and the expectation-maximization algorithm. The experimental results demonstrate that our proposed methods (ii) and (iii) using imaginary planes significantly improve reconstruction accuracy as well as computational efficiency.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.71-75
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• 2012

Recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis is the most common and serious complication after thyroid cancer surgery. The objective of this study was to report the advantages of the vein wrapping technique for nerve reconstruction in patients with thyroid cancer invading the recurrent laryngeal nerve and its effects on postoperative phonatory function. The subjects were three patients who underwent resection of the recurrent laryngeal nerve during surgical extirpation of papillary thyroid cancer. Free ansa cervicalis nerve graft or direct neurorrhaphy with a vein wrapping technique was used to facilitate nerve regeneration, protect the anastomosed nerve site mechanically, and prevent neuroma formation. One-year postoperative laryngoscopic examination revealed good vocal cord mobility. Maximum phonation time ($19.5{\pm}0.3$ sec) was longer than a previously-reported value in conventional reconstruction patients ($18.8{\pm}6.6$ sec). The present phonation efficiency index ($7.88{\pm}0.78$) was higher than that previously calculated in conventional reconstruction ($7.59{\pm}2.82$). The mean value of the Voice Handicap Index-10 was 6, which was within the normal range. This study demonstrates improvement in phonation indices measured 1 year after recurrent laryngeal nerve reconstruction. Our results confirm that the vein wrapping technique has theoretical advantages and could be favored over conventional reconstruction techniques for invenerate nerve injuries.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.276-284
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• 2019

Objectives: This study sought to compare efficiency results between the use of a customized implant (CI) and a reconstruction plate (RP) in mandibular defect reconstruction in an animal model. Materials and Methods: Fifteen rabbits underwent surgery to create a defect in the right side of the mandible and were randomly divided into two groups. For reconstruction of the mandibular defect, the RP group (n=5) received five-hole mini-plates without bone grafting and the CI group (n=10) received fabricated CIs based on the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) data taken preoperatively. The CI group was further divided into two subgroups depending on the time of CBCT performance preoperatively, as follows: a six-week CI (6WCI) group (n=5) and a one-week CI (1WCI) group (n=5). Daily food intake amount (DFIA) was measured to assess the recovery rate. Radiographic images were acquired to evaluate screw quantity. CBCT and histological examination were performed in the CI subgroup after sacrifice. Results: The 1WCI group showed the highest value in peak average recovery rate and the fastest average recovery rate. In terms of reaching a 50% recovery rate, the 1WCI group required the least number of days as compared with the other groups ($2.6{\pm}1.3days$), while the RP group required the least number of days to reach an 80% recovery rate ($7.8{\pm}2.2days$). The 1WCI group showed the highest percentage of intact screws (94.3%). New bone formation was observed in the CI group during histological examination. Conclusion: Rabbits with mandibular defects treated with CI showed higher and faster recovery rates and more favorable screw status as compared with those treated with a five-hole mini-plate without bone graft.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.443-450
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• 2009

목적: 기존의 영상 재구성은 간소화된 투사 물리 모델을 사용하고 있다. 하지만 3D 재구성과 같은 실제적인 물리 모델은 시간이 많이 걸려서 임상에서 모든 데이터에 적용하기 힘들고, 복잡한 물리모델을 설명하기 위해 큰 메모리를 사용하면 한대의 일반적인 재구성 머신으로는 불가능하다. 개인 컴퓨터들에서도 큰 규모의 기술을 가능하게 하기위해, 병렬 연산을 이용한 빠른 재구성의 현실적인 분산메모리 모델을 제시한다. 대상 및 방법: 실제로 구현하는 가능성을 보기 위해 가상 컴퓨터들을 이용하여 선행 연구를 진행하였고, 다양한 가능성을 테스트하기 위해 상용서비스를 하고 있는 슈퍼컴퓨터(Tachyon)에서 성능 테스트를 하였다. 가장 많이 사용되는 2D 투사 영상과 실제적인 물리 모델인 3D 응답라인을 이용한 기댓값 최대화 알고리즘을 테스트하였다. 스터디 중 특정 반복횟수 이후에 속도가 최대 6배까지 느려지는 현상이 발견되어 컴파일러 최적화를 통해 병렬 효율의 극대화를 꾀하였다. 결과: Linux에서 MPICH와 NFS를 이용하여, 여러 컴퓨터에서 하나의 프로그램으로 분산 연산이 가능하였다. 병렬 연산을 했을 때 동일한 반복 연산에서 재구성된 영상간의 차이가 실수의 유효숫자(6bit) 정도임을 확인하였다. 2배의 연상장치를 사용했을 때 1.96배의 좋은 병렬화 효율을 보여주었다. 반복 연산 횟수가 증가함에 따라 느려지는 현상은 SSE를 이용한 Vectorization 방법을 사용했을 때 해결할 수 있었다. 결론: 이번 연구를 통해 일반 컴퓨터들을 이용한 현실적인 병렬 컴퓨터 시스템을 구성하여, 작은 메모리의 단일 일반 컴퓨터로는 불가능한 간단화 할 수 없는 복잡한 물리 과정도 영상 재구성 방법에 사용 가능하게 되었다.

• 토지주택연구
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.95-101
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• 2020

In the past few decades, the global population growth and rapid economic development have resulted in significant increases in building energy consumption. To reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and building energy consumption, building materials and energy technologies must be optimized. Building retrofitting is a more efficient method than reconstruction to improve the building energy performance. In order to improve the energy performance of existing buildings, this study proposed energy-efficiency retrofit plans and derived cost-effective retrofit plan. The energy efficient retrofit method is achieved through the packaging of energy technology and the energy and cost reduction effect of the energy efficiency retrofit package are analyzed. As a result of the study, the energy-efficiency retrofit package showed an energy reduction effect of up to 60% or more and a construction cost reduction of about 30%. This study argues that optimal energy and construction cost reduction of existing buildings are possible through the packaging of energy efficiency technology.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.52-60
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• 2008

목적: 다중섬광결정 PET으로 얻은 데이터에 대한 여과후역투사 영상재구성 적용을 위한 사이노그램 저장과 보정 방법을 확립하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 검출된 PET 데이터에 대한 저장기법에 대한 연구를 수행하여 효율적 영상재구성을 위한 사이노그램 방식을 확립하였다. 히스토그램에서 사이노그램으로 데이터를 변환할 때 생기는 제반 문제들을 해결하기 위하여 데이터 표본의 최적화와 표본 불균일성 보정기법에 관한 연구를 수행하였으며, PMT간 틈새 보정을 위 한 연구를 수행하였다. 모든 데이터는 2차원 여과후역투사 알고리즘을 이용하여 재구성하였으며 보정에 따른 영상질의 향상을 평가하였다. 결과: 표본이론에 의해서 추정된 최소 표본수와 표본 불균일성 보정기법의 적용을 위한 수월성 등을 고려할 때 방사방향 표본간격이 pitch/2, 각 표본수가 120개 정도가 적절하였으며, 불균일성 보정과 틈새보정을 적용함으로서 영상왜곡과 배경잡음을 줄일 수 있었다. 결론: 다층섬광결정 PET의 FBP 영상재구성을 위하여 히스토그램 데이터를 사이노그램으로 변환하는 기법에 대한 연구가 이루어졌으며 이를 통한 고속의 2D 영상재구성이 가능할 것으로 보인다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권9호
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• pp.1447-1456
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• 2018

The amylosucrase encoding gene from Deinococcus geothermalis DSM 11300 (DgAS) was codon-optimized and expressed in Escherichia coli. The enzyme was employed for biosynthesis of three different dihydroxybenzene glucosides using sucrose as the source of glucose moiety. The reaction parameters, including temperature, pH, and donor (sucrose) and acceptor substrate concentrations, were optimized to increase the production yield. This study demonstrates the highest ever reported molar yield of hydroquinone glucosides 325.6 mM (88.6 g/l), resorcinol glucosides 130.2 mM (35.4 g/l) and catechol glucosides 284.4 mM (77.4 g/l) when 400 mM hydroquinone, 200 mM resorcinol and 300 mM catechol, respectively, were used as an acceptor substrate. Furthermore, the use of commercially available amyloglucosidase at the end of the transglycosylation reaction minimized the gluco-oligosaccharides, thereby enhancing the target productivity of mono-glucosides. Moreover, the immobilized DgAS on Amicogen LKZ118 beads led to a 278.4 mM (75.8 g/l), 108.8 mM (29.6 g/l) and 211.2 mM (57.5 g/l) final concentration of mono-glycosylated product of hydroquinone, catechol and resorcinol at 35 cycles, respectively, when the same substrate concentration was used as mentioned above. The percent yield of the total glycosides of hydroquinone and catechol varied from 85% to 90% during 35 cycles of reactions in an immobilized system, however, in case of resorcinol the yield was in between 65% to 70%. The immobilized DgAS enhanced the efficiency of the glycosylation reaction and is therefore considered effective for industrial application.

• 정보처리학회논문지B
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• 제17B권3호
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• pp.215-226
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• 2010

구조광(structured-light)을 이용한 3차원 복원 기술은 카메라 영상과 프로젝터 영상에서 구조광 코드(code)의 일치점을 탐색하고 그 점의 3차원 좌표를 획득하는 기술이다. 일치점의 3차원 좌표를 계산하기위해서는 카메라와 프로젝터의 보정(calibration)이 선행되어야 한다. 또한 복원된 3차원 형상의 정확도는 카메라와 프로젝터의 보정 결과에 영향을 받는다. 기존의 카메라-프로젝터 보정 기술은 고가의 장치를 사용하거나 복잡한 알고리즘을 사용하여 시간과 비용에 대한 효율성이 낮았다. 본 논문에서는 쉽고도 정밀한 카메라-프로젝터 보정 기술을 제안하고자 한다. 제안하는 기술은 복잡한 장치 또는 알고리즘이 필요치 않고 영상처리 기술로만 구현이 가능하기 때문에 3차원 형상복원의 효율성을 높일 수 있다. 두 종류의 카메라-프로젝터 장치에 대한 보정 실험 결과를 보였으며, 보정된 카메라와 프로젝터의 투영 오차 및 월드 기준점의 3차원 복원 오차를 측정하여 제안하는 알고리즘의 정밀도를 분석하였다.

• 교육시설
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.56-67
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• 2005

The purpose of this study is to give the detailed evaluation index which is considered by reconstruction and repair for the school facilities on the ground of the efficiency evaluation result in each plan through analyzing the school facilities to every case classified into the evaluation index such as the school site plan, the site plan, the floor plan. On this study through the detailed evaluation index each case to the school facilities is to get the result of the efficiency evaluation. Through analysing the result, to make an alternative plan of the school facilities which are fit in both the new educational process and the educational state is to give it as a guide.