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Ca-CN Photometry of M5: A New Saga Begins

  • Lee, Jae-Woo
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.42 no.2
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    • pp.51.2-51.2
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    • 2017
  • As a result of our decade-long effort, we developed a new approach wherein small-aperture telescope powered by ingeniously designed narrow-band filter systems can have the capability to measure not only the heavy but also the lighter elemental abundances of the red-giant branch (RGB) and asymptotic-giant branch (AGB) stars in the globular clusters. Our novel approach can complement the intrinsic weakness of the results from the prestigious instruments, such as HST and the VLT. In our talk, we will present the multiple stellar populations of the RGB and the AGB stars in M5, as a pilot work.

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Vibration control of active magnetic bearing systems using digital signal processor

  • Shimomachi, T.;Fukata, S.;Kouta, Y.;Ishimatsu, T.
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1990.10b
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    • pp.1178-1183
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    • 1990
  • A digital signal processor(DSP) is applied to realizing a compensator of control system of active magnetic bearings, to restrict a resonance caused by the first-order bending vibration of a flexible rotor, and to run the rotor beyond the critical speed. A full-order observer is applied to the translatory rotor-motion with the first-order vibration mode. A PID control is used for the conical motion. The rotor used in the experiments is symmetric, and an electromagnet and a displacement sensor are set in collocation.

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Analysis and design of inclined piles used to prevent downhill creep of unsaturated clay formations

  • Poorooshasb, H.B.;Miura, N.;Noorzad, Ali
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.245-257
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    • 1998
  • This paper present an analysis which may be used to obtain a rational design of a system of inclined piles used in preventing downhill creep of unsaturated clay formations. It uses two simple and relatively easy to measure parameters (an estimate of the maximum downhill creep together with a knowledge of the depth of the so called active zone) to calculate the required section size and the optimal spacing (pitch) of the piles for a desired efficiency of the system as a whole. Design charts are provided to facilitate the process.

Geographic variation in the acoustic signals of black-billed magpies (Pica pica) in South Korea and Japan

  • Lee, Sang-Im;Lee, Sun-Hee;Nam, Hyun-Young;Choe, Jae-Chun
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.167-174
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    • 2011
  • Black-billed magpies (Pica pica) are a highly sedentary species due to their short and round wings, which are not adequate for long distance flights. We investigated geographic variation in the vocal signals of magpies residing in South Korea and Japan (subspecies sericea). Based on the magpie's limited dispersal ability, we predicted that the variation in vocal signals of black-billed magpies could be explained by geographic barriers such as mountain ranges and straits. We analyzed four-syllable chatter calls of magpies from five localities in South Korea, which are separated by mountain ranges (Seoul, Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, and Busan), and two island localities separated from the mainland by straits (Jeju in Korea and Saga in Japan). We found significant differences in the characteristics of magpie chatter calls recorded in the seven localities, and the variation pattern was independent among the variables. Mainland-island differentiation and north-south differentiation were observed. In general, magpies on Saga were the most distinctive. North-south differentiation was observed among the Korean mainland localities. However, the pattern was not related to the presence of putative geographic barriers. We hypothesize that the patterns of geographic variation in the structure of magpie chatter calls residing in South Korea might have been shaped by a sudden expansion of magpies followed by low level of local isolation, which may have led to vocal differentiation. Along with elucidating the vocal environment of Korean magpie populations, more extensive sampling is needed to clarify the functional aspects of geographic variation in the vocal signals of Korean magpies.

Effect of Iron(II)-ascorbate Complex on Protein and DNA of Phages (파아지 단백질 및 DNA에 대한 2가철-아스코르빈산착체의 영향)

  • Lho, Il-Hwan;Murata, Akira
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.46-51
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    • 1993
  • The inactivating effect of iron(II)-ascorbate complex (Fe-Asc) on various phages was previously reported. This paper describes the molecular target in the phage virion attacked by Fe-Asc. The effect of Fe-Asc on protein was investigated with bovine serum albumin and the structural protein of phage J1. There were no differences in the SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (patterns of these two proteins when either they were treated) with Fe-Asc or not. Also, there were no changes in the amino acid composition and ultraviolet spectrum of the proteins. The effects of Fe-Asc on DNA was investigated with pUC18 DNA, M13mpB DNA and ${\lambda}$ DNA as well as DNA from phage J1. Fe-Asc caused initially nicking of the subsequently form of pUC18 DNA to yield the open circular form and then subsequently the linear form. Strand breaks were also confirmed with M13mp8 DNA and ${\lambda}$ DNA as well as J1 DNA. The results indicate that the strand breaks in phage DNA could be responsible for the inactivation of phages by Fe-Asc.

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Comparative Analysis for Educational Puzzle Game Development (교육용 퍼즐 게임 개발을 위한 비교)

  • Shin, Yongwoo
    • Journal of Korea Game Society
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    • v.14 no.5
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    • pp.7-14
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    • 2014
  • Since educational and fun elements coexist in an educational game, it is important to come up with standards that can elicit fun with the game as well as educational standards. Many of the existing developed educational games have received low marks in the characteristics of entertainment and game design. Thus, how to make up for their entertainment characteristics is important. This paper analyzes gaming elements of puzzle games that were released for smart phones and gained massive popularity from their users and will apply them to educational games. Such games that have gained popularity and won a commercial success include Anipang, Anipang 2, Candy Crush Saga, Farm Heroes Saga and Pokopang. This study will analyze gaming elements of these games. By analyzing the educational games, it is applied to the game elements of casual games. In addition, we have proposed a element that can enhance the immersive. Game design elements that can improve entertainment characteristics include game rules, stages and missions. Elements that can increase immersion include items, background maps and new learning environments. This paper has significance in that it analyzes entertainment characteristics, which mean the fun of games through those that have been a commercial success and applies them to educational games.

Effects of Sus1, a component of TREX-2 complex, on growth and mRNA export in fission yeast (분열효모에서 TREX-2 복합체의 구성요소인 Sus1이 생장 및 mRNA 방출에 미치는 영향)

  • Bae, Soo Jeong;Yoon, Jin Ho
    • Korean Journal of Microbiology
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    • v.53 no.1
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    • pp.49-54
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    • 2017
  • Sus1 / ENY2 is a tiny conserved protein that is involved in chromatin remodeling and mRNA biogenesis. Sus1 is associated to two nuclear complexes, the transcriptional coactivator SAGA and the nuclear pore associated TREX2. In fission yeast, Schizosaccharomyces pombe, ortholog of Sus1 / ENY2 was identified from the genome database. Tetrad analysis showed that the S. pombe sus1 is not essential for growth. However, deletion of the sus1 gene caused cold-sensitive growth retardation with slight accumulation of $poly(A)^+$ RNA in the nucleus. And the Sus1-GFP protein is localized mainly in the nucleus. Yeast two-hybrid analysis and co-immunoprecipitation experiment showed that Sus1 interacts with Sac3, another subunit of TREX2 complex. These results suggest that S. pombe Sus1 is also involved in mRNA export from the nucleus as a component of TREX-2 complex.

The Starting Characteristics of the Steady Ejector-Diffuser System

  • Gopalapillai, Rajesh;Kim, Heuy-Dong;Matsuo, Shigeru;Setoguchi, Toshiaki
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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    • 2008.03a
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    • pp.680-685
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    • 2008
  • The ejector is a simple device which can transport a low-pressure secondary flow by using a high-pressure primary flow. In general, it consists of a primary driving nozzle, a mixing section, and a diffuser. The ejector system entrains the secondary flow through a shear action generated by the primary jet. Until now, a large number of researches have been made to design and evaluate the ejector systems, where it is assumed that the ejector system has an infinite secondary chamber which can supply mass infinitely. However, in almost all of the practical applications, the ejector system has a finite secondary chamber implying steady flow can be possible only after the flow inside ejector has reached an equilibrium state after the starting process. To the authors' best knowledge, there are no reports on the starting characteristics of the ejector systems and none of the works to date discloses the detailed flow process until the secondary chamber flow reaches an equilibrium state. The objective of the present study is to investigate the starting process of an ejector-diffuser system. The present study is also planned to identify the operating range of ejector-diffuser systems where the steady flow assumption can be applied without uncertainty. The results obtained show that the one and only condition in which an infinite mass entrainment is possible is the generation of a recirculation zone near the primary nozzle exit. The flow in the secondary chamber attains a state of dynamic equilibrium at this point.

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Ecology of the Lowland: The Representation of the Invisible Slow Violence of Empire (저지대의 생태학: 제국의 비가시적 느린 폭력의 재현)

  • Kim, Heesun
    • English & American cultural studies
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.47-70
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    • 2016
  • Under the inhumane oppression of imperialism, the Third World's political violence has been often represented as an immediate and explosive one with an instant, concentrated visibility. Yet the ecological and psychological exploitation of the Third-World countries by empires, as Rob Nixon insists, shows the relative invisibility of slow violence. This paper is to reveal this slow violence of the marginalized areas symbolized as the lowland. Although Arne Naess' deep ecology promotes the inherent worth of living beings regardless of their instrumental utility to human needs. this paper deals with three postcolonial ecological textbooks which criticize the white-centered deep ecology: Amitav Ghosh's The Glass Palace, Jhumpa Lahiri's The Lowland, and Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible. Through postcolonial critical study, this paper finds out that all these three works have some themes in common. First, these postcolonial works assume a shape of family saga which is parallel to the slow violence of ecological and psychological plundering of empires in the postcolonial countries. Second, like the mangroves which have a tenacious hold on life, these postcolonial people rather overcome the heterogenic challenge with the sturdy and tough mind than defeated. Third, the native people's ethics of earth functions as the stronghold for their respectable lifestyle in their indigenous historicity. Finally, as a big fat brother, the Americanized globalization or neoliberalism is warned as the neocolonialism which is often shown as the disguised pattern of greenwashing. Namely, the people's self-enhancement is always prior to the imperialistic development or neoliberalism in the postcolonial ecological texts which sharply contrast the native's life consciousness and the empire's development theory.