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A Survey of Genetic Programming and Its Applications

  • Ahvanooey, Milad Taleby;Li, Qianmu;Wu, Ming;Wang, Shuo
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.1765-1794
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    • 2019
  • Genetic Programming (GP) is an intelligence technique whereby computer programs are encoded as a set of genes which are evolved utilizing a Genetic Algorithm (GA). In other words, the GP employs novel optimization techniques to modify computer programs; imitating the way humans develop programs by progressively re-writing them for solving problems automatically. Trial programs are frequently altered in the search for obtaining superior solutions due to the base is GA. These are evolutionary search techniques inspired by biological evolution such as mutation, reproduction, natural selection, recombination, and survival of the fittest. The power of GAs is being represented by an advancing range of applications; vector processing, quantum computing, VLSI circuit layout, and so on. But one of the most significant uses of GAs is the automatic generation of programs. Technically, the GP solves problems automatically without having to tell the computer specifically how to process it. To meet this requirement, the GP utilizes GAs to a "population" of trial programs, traditionally encoded in memory as tree-structures. Trial programs are estimated using a "fitness function" and the suited solutions picked for re-evaluation and modification such that this sequence is replicated until a "correct" program is generated. GP has represented its power by modifying a simple program for categorizing news stories, executing optical character recognition, medical signal filters, and for target identification, etc. This paper reviews existing literature regarding the GPs and their applications in different scientific fields and aims to provide an easy understanding of various types of GPs for beginners.

Optimal Arrangement of Patrol Ships based on k-Means Clustering for Quick Response of Marine Accidents (해양사고 신속대응을 위한 k-평균 군집화 기반 경비함정 최적배치)

  • Yoo, Sang-Lok;Jung, Cho-Young
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.23 no.7
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    • pp.775-782
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    • 2017
  • The position of existing patrol ships has been decided according to subjective judgments, not purely by any reasonable or scientific criteria, because of a lack of access to marine accident positions. In this study, the optimal location of patrol ships is quantitatively determined based on historical marine accident data. The study area used included the coastal sea of Pohang in South Korea. In this study, a k-means clustering algorithm was used to derive the location of patrol ships, and then a Voronoi diagram was used to divide the region around each patrol ship. As a result, the average navigation distance for patrol ships was improved by 4.4 nautical miles, and the average arrival time was improved by 13.2 minutes per marine accident. Moreover, if the locations of patrol ships need to be changed flexibly, it will be possible to optimally arrange limited resources using the technique developed in this study to ensure a fast rescue.

Study on Identification Procedure for Unidentified Underwater Targets Using Small ROV Based on IDEF Method (소형 ROV를 이용한 IDEF0 기반의 수중 미확인 물체 식별절차에 관한 연구)

  • Baek, Hyuk;Jun, Bong-Huan;Yoon, Suk-Min;Noh, Myounggyu
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.289-299
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    • 2019
  • Various sizes of ROVs are being utilized in offshore industrial, scientific, and military applications all around the world. Because of innovative developments in science and technology, image acquisition devices such as sonar devices and cameras have been reduced in size and their performance has been improved. Thus, we can expect better accuracy and higher resolution even in the case of exploration using a small ROV. The purpose of this paper is to prepare a standard procedure for the identification of unidentified hazardous materials found during the National Oceanographic Survey. In this paper, we propose an IDEF (Integrated DEFinition) method modeling technique to identify unidentified targets using a small ROV. In accordance with the proposed procedure, an ROV survey was carried out on target No.16 with a four-ton-class fishing boat as a support vessel on September 18th of 2018 in the sea near Daebu Island. Unidentified targets, which were not known by the multi-beam data obtained from the ship, could be identified as concrete pipes by analyzing the HD camera and high-resolution sonar images acquired by the ROV. The whole proposed procedure could be verified, and the survey with the small ROV required about 10 days to identify the target in one place.

Recent Research Trend in Lateral Flow Immunoassay Strip (LFIA) with Colorimetric Method for Detection of Cancer Biomarkers (암 바이오마커 검출용 비색법 기반 측면 흐름 면역 크로마토그래피 분석법(LFIA) 스트립의 최신 연구 동향)

  • Lee, Sooyoung;Lee, Hye Jin
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.31 no.6
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    • pp.585-590
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    • 2020
  • Successful early diagnosis of cancer diseases such as lung, prostate, liver and adrenocortical carcinoma is a key step in determining the cost of treatment, survival rate, and cure rate. Most of current cancer diagnosis systems including biopsy, computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET)-CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography, etc., require expensive and complicated equipment with highly trained human resources. Global medical and scientific communities have thus made numerous efforts on developing effective but rapid disease management system via introducing a wide spectrum of point-of-care medical diagnosis devices. Among them, a lateral flow immunoassay strip technique has gained a great attention due to many advantages such as cost-effectiveness, short inspection time, and user friendly accessibility. In this mini-review, we will highlight recent research trend on the development of colorimetry based LFIA strips for cancer diagnosis and discuss the future research direction and potential applications.

Extracting the Distribution Potential Area of Debris Landform Using a Fuzzy Set Model (퍼지집합 모델을 이용한 암설지형 분포 가능지 추출 연구)

  • Wi, Nun-Sol;JANG, Dong-Ho
    • Journal of The Geomorphological Association of Korea
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.77-91
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    • 2017
  • Many debris landforms in the mountains of Korea have formed in the periglacial environment during the last glacial stage when the generation of sediments was active. Because these landforms are generally located on steep slopes and mostly covered by vegetation, however, it is difficult to observe and access them through field investigation. A scientific method is required to reduce the survey range before performing field investigation and to save time and cost. For this purpose, the use of remote sensing and GIS technologies is essential. This study has extracted the potential area of debris landform formation using a fuzzy set model as a mathematical data integration method. The first step was to obtain information about the location of debris landforms and their related factors. This information was verified through field observation and then used to build a database. In the second step, we conducted the fuzzy set modeling to generate a map, which classified the study area based on the possibility of debris formation. We then applied a cross-validation technique in order to evaluate the map. For a quantitative analysis, the calculated potential rate of debris formation was evaluated by plotting SRC(Success Rate Curve) and calculating AUC(Area Under the Curve). The prediction accuracy of the model was found to be 83.1%. We posit that the model is accurate and reliable enough to contribute to efficient field investigation and debris landform management.

Conservation Treatment and the Development of a Relics Filling Pad to Maintain the Shape of a Doctor's Coat Worn by Seo Jae-pil, the National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 607 (국가등록문화재 제607호 서재필 진료가운 보존처리와 유물 충전재 개발)

  • Lee, Ryangmi;An, Boyeon;Jun, Eunjin
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.45 no.3
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    • pp.409-422
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    • 2021
  • A doctor's coat worn by Seo Jae-pil (1864-1951)-National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 607-was conserved with wet cleaning to remove thick wrinkles and brown stains that had been present for a long time. This paper also applied microscopic observation and infrared spectrophotometric analysis to obtain scientific investigation data on the cotton fabric of this doctor's coat. Information about Seo Jae-pil's time as a doctor, the process of changing his English name, and C.D.Williams & Co., which produced the medical coat, revealed that this doctor's coat was worn by Seo Jae-pil between 1892 and 1898 or 1926 and 1939. Additionally, this paper proposes a pad for filling relics that can protect the shape of modern and contemporary clothing, such as Seo Jae-pil's doctor's coat, for display at a museum site. Specifically, this research provides detailed information on the manufacturing of filling pads that can prevent damage to modern and contemporary jackets and coats so that they can be used in the cultural heritage field by developing filling materials for three-dimensional costume artifacts.

A Study on Dynamic Analysis Model and Stability of Stone Cultural Properties of Inverted Pendulum Type with 5 Joints (5개의 연결부를 가지는 역진자형 석조문화재의 동적 해석모델 및 안정성 연구)

  • Choi, Jae-Sung
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.21-30
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    • 2021
  • Architectural cultural properties suffer a lot of damage due to various environmental factors. In order to preserve damaged cultural properties, preventive preservation and long-term preservation management are becoming more important. Therefore, research on a scientific non-destructive testing method applicable to regular inspection is required. For related research, DangGan with a high flag-pole shape was selected as the subject of study among various cultural properties. Among the preserved DangGans, a basic study was conducted on the analysis technique to evaluate the structural stability by selecting Treasure No. 49 Naju SeokDangGan. An idealized model was presented and a multi-degree of freedom equation of motion was derived. In addition, an equation for estimating the critical stiffness value for each joint position is presented.

A Study on the Forms and Characteristics of Korean Sign Language Translation According to Historical Changes (역사적 변천에 따른 한국수어 번역의 형태와 특성 연구)

  • Lee, Jun-Woo
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.508-524
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    • 2021
  • Innovative translation circumstances encouraged by scientific technique have become an element that increases realization and possibility of expanding sign language translation and Korean sign language translation is facing a new challenge and opportunity. This study raises following questions and search for answers. First, when and how did Korean sign language translation appear in the course of the historical changes in Korean sign language? Second, what is the form and characteristic of translation produced as a result of Korean sign language translation? Third, what is the present condition and prospect of Korean sign language translation? Accordingly, this study examined how Korean sign language translation was formed historically and the form and characteristics of Korean sign language translation using integrated literature review method. As a result of the study, first, the form and characteristics of Korean sign language translation classified according to the historical transition process into latent phase, formation phase, and expansion phase were revealed. Second, the forms and characteristics of Korean sign language translation according to the Korean sign language corpus project and machine translation were derived. In addition, it apprehends its present condition and proposes its future prospect.

The Vectra M3 3-dimensional digital stereophotogrammetry system: A reliable technique for detecting chin asymmetry

  • Hansson, Stina;Ostlund, Emil;Bazargani, Farhan
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • v.52 no.1
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    • pp.43-51
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the Vectra M3 (3D Imaging System; Canfield Scientific, Parsippany, NJ, USA) in detecting chin asymmetry, and to assess whether the automatic markerless tracking function is reliable compared to manually plotting landmarks. Materials and Methods: Twenty subjects (18 females and 2 males) with a mean age of 42.5±10.5 years were included. Three-dimensional image acquisition was carried out on all subjects with simulated chin deviation in 4 stages (1-4 mm). The images were analyzed by 2 independent observers through manually plotting landmarks and by Vectra software auto-tracking mode. Repeated-measures analysis of variance and the Tukey post-hoc test were performed to evaluate the differences in mean measurements between the 2 operators and the software for measuring chin deviation in 4 stages. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated to estimate the intra- and inter-examiner reliability. Results: No significant difference was found between the accuracy of manually plotting landmarks between observers 1 and 2 and the auto-tracking mode (P=0.783 and P=0.999, respectively). The mean difference in detecting the degree of deviation according to the stage was <0.5 mm for all landmarks. Conclusion: The auto-tracking mode could be considered as reliable as manually plotted landmarks in detecting small chin deviations with the Vectra® M3. The effect on the soft tissue when constructing a known dental movement yielded a small overestimation of the soft tissue movement compared to the dental movement (mean value<0.5 mm), which can be considered clinically non-significant.

A cylindrical shell model for nonlocal buckling behavior of CNTs embedded in an elastic foundation under the simultaneous effects of magnetic field, temperature change, and number of walls

  • Timesli, Abdelaziz
    • Advances in nano research
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    • v.11 no.6
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    • pp.581-593
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    • 2021
  • This model is proposed to describe the buckling behavior of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) embedded in an elastic medium taking into account the combined effects of the magnetic field, the temperature, the nonlocal parameter, the number of walls. Using Eringen's nonlocal elasticity theory, thin cylindrical shell theory and Van der Waal force (VdW) interactions, we develop a system of partial differential equations governing the buckling response of CNTs embedded on Winkler, Pasternak, and Kerr foundations in a thermal-magnetic environment. The pre-buckling stresses are obtained by applying airy's stress function and an adjacent equilibrium criterion. To estimate the nonlocal critical buckling load of CNTs under the simultaneous effects of the magnetic field, the temperature change, and the number of walls, an optimization technique is proposed. Furthermore, analytical formulas are developed to obtain the buckling behavior of SWCNTs embedded in an elastic medium without taking into account the effects of the nonlocal parameter. These formulas take into account VdW interactions between adjacent tubes and the effect of terms involving differences in tube radii generally neglected in the derived expressions of the critical buckling load published in the literature. Most scientific research on modeling the effects of magnetic fields is based on beam theories, this motivation pushes me to develop a cylindrical shell model for studying the effect of the magnetic field on the static behavior of CNTs. The results show that the magnetic field has significant effects on the static behavior of CNTs and can lead to slow buckling. On the other hand, thermal effects reduce the critical buckling load. The findings in this work can help us design of CNTs for various applications (e.g. structural, electrical, mechanical and biological applications) in a thermal and magnetic environment.