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NICS : A System for Service Control and Management on Intelligent Networks

  • Gong, Nam-Su;Bae, Hyeon-Ju;Kim, Sang-Gi;Im, Deok-Bin;Hong, Jin-Pyo
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.10-18
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    • 1992
  • Intelligent Network offers network operators significant opportunities to provide new services such as Freephone service and Credit Calling service. To realize the IN capabilities it is required to introduce several new components into the existing telecommunication network. Among them Service Control Point is regarded as a keystone node of Intelligent Network. This paper discusses the architecture design and implementation of NICS(Network Information Control System), which is a combined system of SCP and SMS. Service processing aspects are discussed in detail among the functions of NICS, and service management and test environment of service logic are presented also. The field trial of NICS which has been developed to provide Freephone Service and Credit Calling Service is scheduled at the end of 1993.

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Development of Customer-Centered Convergence Service Concepts: A Systematic Framework and a Case Study in Telecommunications Industry (고객 중심의 컨버전스 서비스 컨셉개발: 절차 체계 및 통신 컨버전스 서비스 사례연구)

  • Kim Gwang-Jae;Min Dae-Gi;Yuk Jin-Beom;Park Jeong-Sik;Lee Ji-Hyeong;Choi Jae-Gyeong;Ryu Gyeong-Seok
    • Proceedings of the Korean Operations and Management Science Society Conference
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    • 2006.05a
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    • pp.45-48
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    • 2006
  • This paper proposes a systematic framework for developing new service concepts, with an emphasis on the customer's perspective. The framework consists of three phases; identification of customer needs, extraction of new service opportunities, and generation of new service concepts. The proposed framework is demonstrated through a case study in the telecommunications industry.

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A Study of the Reform of Mathematics Education for the Upper Secondary School in Japan

  • Lee, Joong-Kwoen
    • Research in Mathematical Education
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.5-12
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    • 1998
  • The COM curriculum provides first a core of mathematics for all students, and then offers opportunities for students to enter different streams of mathematics studies. The flexible curriculum (COM) is certainly welcome as it focuses on a transition from concrete to conceptual mathematics and on sequentially learning the power of mathematical language and symbols from simple to complex. This approach emphasizes the use of computers in mathematics education in the upper secondary grades. In Mathematics A, one unit is developed to computer operation, flow charts and programming, and computation using the computer. In mathematics B, a chapter addresses algorithms and the computer where students learn the functions of computers, as well as programs of various algorithms. Mathematics C allots a chapter for numerical computation in which approximating solutions for equations, numerical integration, mensuration by parts, and approximation of integrals. But, unfortunately, they do not have any plan for the cooperation study.

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Engineering Mathematics Teaching Strategy Based on Cooperative Learning

  • Zhu, Wanzhen
    • Research in Mathematical Education
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.11-18
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    • 2010
  • The basic idea of cooperative learning focuses on team reward, equal opportunities for success, cooperation within team and competition among teams, and emphasizes share of sense of achievement through joint efforts so as to realize specific learning objectives. The main strategies of engineering mathematics teaching based on cooperative learning are to establish favorable team and design reasonable team activity plan. During the period of team establishment, attention shall be given to team structure including such elements as team status, role, norm and authority. Team activity plan includes team activity series and team activity task. Team activity task shall be designed to be a chain of questions following a certain principle.

Sintering and Heat Treatment Characteristics of Al-Cu-Mg Powder Metallurgy Alloy for Lightweight Automotive Parts (자동차 경량 부품 제조를 위한 Al-Cu-Mg 분말 합금의 소결 및 열처리 특성)

  • Ahn, Byungmin
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.152-156
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    • 2014
  • Lightweight materials such as aluminum and magnesium have recently received much attention in the automotive industries because of environmental and fuel-efficiency concerns. Using the powder metallurgy (PM) process for these materials creates significant opportunities for the cost-effective manufacture of lightweight automotive parts. In the present study, an Al-Cu-Mg alloy was fabricated using conventional PM processes. Primarily, the effects of the alloying elements on the sintering characteristics and mechanical behavior after heat treatment were investigated. A microstructural analysis was performed using an optical microscope and a scanning electron microscope to investigate the behavior of liquid phase sintering, including the formation of precipitates. The dependence of the mechanical behavior on the alloying elements was evaluated based on the transverse rupture strength.

Application of Ubiquitous Technologies for Construction Process (건설 프로세스 향상을 위한 유비쿼터스 기술의 적용)

  • Moon Sung-Woo;Hong Seung-Moon
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 2006.04a
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    • pp.43-49
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    • 2006
  • Construction CALS has contributed much to the improvement of construction management. Recently, the ubiquitous technology brings another opportunities for expanding tile business horizon in construction. The government policies to upgrade the information technologies in Korean offer an environment in which practical application of ubiquitous becomes more practical. To maintain the level of competitiveness, construction companies need to pay attention to the chance of ubiquitous technologies. This paper introduces the research movement in the construction industry in an attempt to find out the feasibility of ubiquitous technologies such as RFID, USN, etc. The construction process, which is executed in the natural environment, will benefit from the state-of-are information technologies in terms of improved communication interface.

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Microfluidic Flow Cytometry: Principles of Cell Analysis and Applications

  • Shin, Se-Hyun
    • International Journal of Vascular Biomedical Engineering
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2006
  • Microsystems create new opportunities for conventional cell analysis by combining microfluidics and flow cytometry. This article describes recent developments in conventional flow cytometers and related microfluidic flow cytometers to detect, analyze, and sort cells or particles. Flow cytometry strongly consisted of fluidics, optics and electronics requires a large space to equip various components, which are mostly the fluidic components such as compressor, fluid handling system. Adopting microfluidics into flow cytometry enables volume- and power-efficient, inexpensive and flexible analysis of particulate samples. In this paper, we review various efforts that take advantage of novel techniques to build microfluidic cell analysis systems with high-speed analytical capability. Highly integrated microfluidic cytometry shows great promise for basic biomedical and pharmaceutical research, and robust and portable point-of-care devices could be used in clinical settings.

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What Roles should Population-based Cancer Registries be Playing in the 21st Century? Reflections on the Asian Cancer Registry Forum, Bangkok, February 2014

  • Roder, David
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.1895-1896
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    • 2014
  • Cancer registries have fundamental roles in cancer surveillance, research, and health services planning, monitoring and evaluation. Many are now assuming a broader role by contributing data for health-service management, alongside data inputs from other registries and administrative data sets. These data are being integrated into de-identified databases using privacy-protecting data linkage practices. Structured pathology reporting is increasing registry access to staging and other prognostic descriptors. Registry directions need to vary, depending on local need, barriers and opportunities. Flexibility and adaptability will be essential to optimize registry contributions to cancer control.

Cold Chain Management in Pharmaceutical Industry: Logistics Perspective

  • Yoon, Yuri
    • Journal of Distribution Science
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.33-40
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    • 2014
  • Purpose - This paper aims to review cold chain management, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, to explore the cold chain process of delivering temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products, and to identify areas for further development. Research design, data, and methodology - The paper, based on literature review and corporate analysis, reviews the development and status of the cold supply chain system, including its important role in the pharmaceutical industry. Results - Logistics in this field requires more stages than are typically needed. Due to the unique characteristics of the market, few companies can provide the services; currently, only few global companies with large networks and high technologies can afford to do so. Expanding pharmaceutical markets to meet global demand will require cold chain development, especially in "pharmerging" markets. Conclusions - Cold chain is a highly sensitive market in terms of products being carried within the chain that itself is a complex system. However, at the same time, it is a niche market with new opportunities. Hence, a sound cold chain infrastructure is needed to satisfy companies, governments, and customers for both commercial and public reasons.

Electronic Commerce Issues in the WTO and Implications to Korea (WTO의 전자상거래(電子商去來) 논의동향(論議動向)과 시사점(示唆點) - GATS의 논의를 중심으로 -)

  • Yoon, Chang-In
    • THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE & LAW REVIEW
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    • v.13
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    • pp.805-833
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    • 2000
  • Electronic commerce facilitates trade and lower transaction cost can help firms make use of the opportunities of globalization of production and markets. Electronic commerce has broad implications for future trade. These implications include the effect on trade policy making and enforcement. And it is important to ensure that the present and future trading system de jure and de facto allows electronic commerce to realize its potentials as an alternative or a complement to conventional trade. The comprehensive work program had been implemented to examine all trade-related issues relating to global electronic commerce before the Seattle 3rd Ministerial Conference which was suspended. In general, Member countries recognized the need to ensure that electronic commerce in all its forms is conducted in full conformity with WTO principles and rules. But, there are still major issues to be solved such as access to relevant electronic systems, competition policy in telecomnunications services, WTO provisions relating to the protection of IPRs, the clarification of a number of key concepts and definitions, etc.

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