• 대기
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.163-178
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• 2022

This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of retrieved horizontal winds with different quality control methods from three Doppler lidars deployed over the complex terrain during the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic games. To retrieve the accurate wind profile, this study also proposes two quality control methods to distinguish between meteorological signals and noises in the Doppler velocity field, which can be broadly applied to different Doppler lidars. We evaluated the accuracy of retrieved winds with the wind measurements from the nearby or collocated rawinsondes. The retrieved wind speed and direction show a good agreement with rawinsonde with a correlation coefficient larger than 0.9. This study minimized the sampling error in the wind evaluation and estimation, and found that the accuracy of retrieved winds can reach ~0.6 m s^-1 and 3° in the quasi-homogeneous wind condition. We expect that the retrieved horizontal winds can be used in the high-resolution analysis of the horizontal winds and provide an accurate wind profile for model evaluation or data assimilation purposes.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2022

최근 교육 분야에서 다양한 인공지능 기술을 활용한 연구와 개발이 이뤄지고 있다. 인공지능을 활용한 교육 중 특히 대화형 에이전트는 시간과 공간의 제약을 받지 않고 음성인식, 번역과 같은 다양한 인공지능 기술과 결합해 더 효과적인 언어 학습을 가능하게 한다. 본 논문은 상용화된 교육용 플랫폼 중 이용자 수가 많고 영어 학습을 위한 대화형 에이전트가 활용된 플랫폼에 대한 동향 분석을 진행하였다. 동향 분석을 통해 현재 상용화된 교육용 플랫폼의 대화형 에이전트는 여러 한계점과 문제점이 존재했다. 구체적인 문제점과 한계점 분석을 위해 사전 학습된 최신 대용량 대화 모델과 비교 실험을 진행하였고, 실험 방법으로 대화형 에이전트의 대답이 사람과 비슷한지를 평가하는 Sensibleness and Specificity Average (SSA) 휴먼 평가를 진행하였다. 실험 내용을 바탕으로, 효과적인 학습을 위해 개선방안으로 대용량 파라미터로 학습된 대화 모델, 교육 데이터, 정보 검색 기능의 필요성을 제안했다.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.346-356
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• 2022

The jurisprudential legal rules govern the way Muslims react and interact to daily life. This creates a huge stream of questions, that require highly qualified and well-educated individuals, called Muftis. With Muslims representing almost 25% of the planet population, and the scarcity of qualified Muftis, this creates a demand supply problem calling for Automation solutions. This motivates the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve this problem, which requires a well-designed Question-Answering (QA) system to solve it. In this work, we propose a QA system, based on retrieval augmented generative transformer model for jurisprudential legal question. The main idea in the proposed architecture is the leverage of both state-of-the art transformer models, and the existing knowledge base of legal sources and question-answers. With the sensitivity of the domain in mind, due to its importance in Muslims daily lives, our design balances between exploitation of knowledge bases, and exploration provided by the generative transformer models. We collect a custom data set of 850,000 entries, that includes the question, answer, and category of the question. Our evaluation methodology is based on both quantitative and qualitative methods. We use metrics like BERTScore and METEOR to evaluate the precision and recall of the system. We also provide many qualitative results that show the quality of the generated answers, and how relevant they are to the asked questions.

• 정보처리학회논문지:소프트웨어 및 데이터공학
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2022

본 논문에서는 임상 의사 결정 지원을 위하여 의학 지식을 통해 임상 관계를 추출하고 딥러닝 모델을 이용하여 질병을 예측하는 방법을 제안한다. 의학 사전인 UMLS(Unified Medical Language System)와 암 관련 의학 지식에 포함된 임상 용어를 5가지로 분류한다. 분류된 임상 용어들을 사용하여 위키피디아 의학 문서를 추출한다. 추출한 위키피디아 의학 문서와 추출한 임상 용어를 매칭하여 임상 관계를 구축한다. 구축한 임상 관계를 이용하여 딥러닝 학습을 진행한 후 질의에서 표현된 의학 용어를 바탕으로 질의와 연관된 질병을 예측한다. 이후, 예측한 질병과 관계가 있는 의학 용어를 확장 질의로 선택한 뒤 질의를 확장한다. 제안 방법의 유효성을 검증하기 위해 TREC Clinical Decision Support(CDS), TREC Precision Medicine(PM) 테스트 컬렉션에 대해 비교 평가한다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.89-98
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• 2023

Objective: This study aimed to compare the mechanical and thermal properties in the anterior and posterior segments of new and retrieved specimens of a commercially available multizone superelastic nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwire. Methods: The following groups of 0.016 × 0.022-inch Bioforce NiTi archwires were compared: a) anterior and b) posterior segments of new specimens and c) anterior and d) posterior segments of retrieved specimens. Six specimens were evaluated in each group, by three-point bending and bend and free recovery tests. Bending moduli (Eb) were calculated. Furthermore, the new specimens were evaluated with scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry. A multiple linear regression model with a random intercept at the wire level was applied for data analysis. Results: The forces in the posterior segments or new specimens were higher than those recorded in the anterior segments or retrieved specimens, respectively. Accordingly, Eb also varied. Higher austenite start and austenite finish (Af) temperatures were recorded in the anterior segments. No statistically significant differences were found for these temperatures between retrieved and new wires. The mean elemental composition was (weight percentage): Ni, 52.6 ± 0.5; Ti, 47.4 ± 0.5. Conclusions: The existence of multiple force zones was confirmed in new and retrieved Bioforce archwires. The retrieved archwires demonstrated lower forces during the initial stages of deactivation in three-point bending tests, compared with new specimens. The Af temperature of these archwires may lie higher than the regular intraoral temperature. Even at 2 mm deflections, the forces recorded from these archwires may lie beyond biologically safe limits.

• 한국수자원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수자원학회 2022년도 학술발표회
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• pp.329-329
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• 2022

Accurate characterization of terrestrial precipitation variation from high spatial resolution satellite sensors is beneficial for urban hydrology and microscale agriculture modeling, as well as natural disasters (e.g., urban flooding) early warning. However, the widely-used top-down approach for precipitation retrieval from microwave satellites is limited in several hydrological and agricultural applications due to their coarse spatial resolution. In this research, we aim to apply a novel bottom-up method, the parameterized SM2RAIN, where precipitation can be estimated from soil moisture signals based on an inversion of water balance model, to generate high spatial resolution terrestrial precipitation estimates at 0.01º grid (roughly 1-km) from the C-band SAR Sentinel-1. This product was then tested against a common reanalysis-based precipitation data and a domestic rain gauge network from the Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) over central South Korea, since a clear difference between climatic types (coasts and mainlands) and land covers (croplands and mixed forests) was reported in this area. The results showed that seasonal precipitation variability strongly affected the SM2RAIN performances, and the product derived from separated parameters (rainy and non-rainy seasons) outperformed that estimated considering the entire year. In addition, the product retrieved over the mainland mixed forest region showed slightly superior performance compared to that over the coastal cropland region, suggesting that the 6-day time resolution of S1 data is suitable for capturing the stable precipitation pattern in mainland mixed forests rather than the highly variable precipitation pattern in coastal croplands. Future studies suggest comparing this product to the traditional top-down products, as well as evaluating their integration for enhancing high spatial resolution precipitation over entire South Korea.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제39권5_3호
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• pp.891-907
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• 2023

Compact Advanced Satellite 500-4 (CAS500-4) is scheduled to be launched to collect high spatial resolution data focusing on vegetation applications. To achieve this goal, accurate surface reflectance retrieval through atmospheric correction is crucial. Therefore, a machine learning-based atmospheric correction algorithm was developed to simulate atmospheric correction from a radiative transfer model using Sentinel-2 data that have similarspectral characteristics as CAS500-4. The algorithm was then evaluated mainly for forest areas. Utilizing the atmospheric correction parameters extracted from Sentinel-2 and GEOKOMPSAT-2A (GK-2A), the atmospheric correction algorithm was developed based on Random Forest and Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LGBM). Between the two machine learning techniques, LGBM performed better when considering both accuracy and efficiency. Except for one station, the results had a correlation coefficient of more than 0.91 and well-reflected temporal variations of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (i.e., vegetation phenology). GK-2A provides Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) and water vapor, which are essential parameters for atmospheric correction, but additional processing should be required in the future to mitigate the problem caused by their many missing values. This study provided the basis for the atmospheric correction of CAS500-4 by developing a machine learning-based atmospheric correction simulation algorithm.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.467-477
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the regenerative capacity of stem cells combined with bone graft material and a collagen matrix in rabbit calvarial defect models according to the type and form of the scaffolds, which included type I collagen matrix and synthetic bone. Methods: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were obtained from the periosteum of participants. Four symmetrical 6-mm-diameter circular defects were made in New Zealand white rabbits using a trephine drill. The defects were grafted with (1) group 1: synthetic bone (β-tricalcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite [β-TCP/HA]) and 1×10⁵ MSCs; (2) group 2: collagen matrix and 1×10⁵ MSCs; (3) group 3: β-TCP/HA, collagen matrix covering β-TCP/HA, and 1×10⁵ MSCs; or (4) group 4: β-TCP/HA, chipped collagen matrix mixed with β-TCP/HA, and 1×10⁵ MSCs. Cellular viability and cell migration rates were analyzed. Results: Uneventful healing was achieved in all areas where the defects were made at 4 weeks, and no signs of infection were identified during the healing period or at the time of retrieval. New bone formation was more evident in groups 3 and 4 than in the other groups. A densitometric analysis of the calvarium at 8 weeks post-surgery showed the highest values in group 3. Conclusions: This study showed that the highest regeneration was found when the stem cells were applied to synthetic bone along with a collagen matrix.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.477-487
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• 2012

L밴드 ALOS SAR 자료를 활용하여 우리나라 동해 연안해역의 해상풍을 산출하고 오차의 특성을 분석하였다. 그 동안 인공위성 산란계를 이용한 해상풍 산출이 본질적으로 불가능하였던 연안 해역에 대하여 SAR 자료로부터 고해상도 해상풍을 산출할 수 있었다. 산출된 SAR 바람을 해양 부이 자료와 비교한 결과 0.67 m/s의 작은 오차로 잘 일치함을 보여주었다. 서로 다른 L밴드 ALOS PALSAR GMF 2007 모델과 2009 모델로 산출된 해상풍을 인공위성 산란계 해상풍과 비교한 결과, 풍속과 풍향 각각 2.16 m/s와 $19.24^{\circ}$, 3.62 m/s와 $28.02^{\circ}$의 제곱평균근오차를 보이며, 인공위성 산란계의 기대 오차보다 다소 큰 경향을 나타냈다. 또한 산출된 L밴드 SAR 바람장은 풍향과 입사각에 대하여 특징적인 의존성을 보였다. L밴드 GMF 2007 모델은 $21^{\circ}$ 보다 작은 입사각에 대하여 큰 오차를 보인 반면, L밴드 GMF 2009 모델은 입사각에 대한 효과를 선형함수가 아니라 이차함수로 고려하여 주었기 때문에 작은 입사각 범위에서 풍속 오차가 6.8 m/s에서 1.14 m/s로 크게 감소하는 결과를 보였다. 본 연구는 L밴드 SAR 바람장의 다양한 활용을 위해서는 풍향과 입사각 효과, 그리고 다른 잠재적인 오차의 요인을 집중적으로 연구하여야 함을 강조하였다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.1087-1102
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• 1999

Diabetes mellitus, a universal and prevalent chronic disease, is projected to be one of the most formidable worldwide health problems in the 21st century. For those living with diabetes, there is a need for self-care skills to manage a complex medical regimen. Self-efficacy which refers to one's belief in his/her capability to monitor and perform the daily activities required to manage diabetes has be found to be related to self-care. The concept of self-efficacy comes from social cognitive theory which maintains that cognitive mechanism mediate the performance of behavior. The literature cites several research studies which show a strong relationship between self-efficacy and self-care behavior. Meta-analysis is a technique that enables systematic review and quantitative integration of the results from multiple primary studies that are relevant to a particular research question. Therefore, this study was done using meta-analysis to quantitatively integrate the results of independent research studies to obtain numerical estimates of the overall effect of a self-efficacy with diabetic patient on self-care behaviors. The research proceeded in three stages : 1) literature search and retrieval of studies in which self-efficacy was related to self-care, 2) coding, and 3) calculation of mean effect size and data analysis. Seventeen studies which met the research criteria included study population of adults with diabetes, measures of self-care and measures of self-efficacy as a predictive variable. Computation of effect size was done on DSTAT which is a statistical computer program specifically designed for meta-analysis. To determine the effect of self-efficacy on self-care practice homogeneity tests were conducted. Pooled effect size estimates, to determine the best subvariable for composite variables, metabolic control variables and component of self-efficacy and self-care, indicated that the effect of self-efficacy composite on self-care composite was moderate to large. The weighted mean effect size of self-efficacy composite and self-care composite were ＋.76 and the confidence interval was from ＋.66 to ＋.86 with the number of subjects being 1,545. The total for this meta-analysis result showed that the weighted mean effect sizes ranged from ＋.70 to ＋1.81 which indicates a large effect. But since reliabilities of the instruments in the primary studies were low or not stated, caution must be applied in unconditionally accepting the results from these effect sizes. Meta-analysis is a useful took for clarifying the status of knowledge development and guiding decision making about future research and this study confirmed that there is a relationship between self-efficacy and self-care in patients with diabetes. It, thus, provides support for nurses to promote self-efficacy in their patients. While most of the studies included in this meta-analysis used social cognitive theory as a framework for the study, some studies use Fishbein & Ajzen's attitude model as a model for active self-care. Future research is needed to more fully define the concept of self-care and to determine what it is that makes patients feel competent in their self-care activities. The results of this study showed that self-efficacy can promote self-care. Future research is needed with experimental design to determine nursing interventions that will increase self-efficacy.