• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1991.07a
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• pp.753-756
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• 1991

This paper aimed to analyse dose sensitivity to the controllable parameters of in-door radon $(^{222}Rn)$ and its decay products(Rn-D) by applying the input-output linear system theory. Physical behaviors of $^{222}Rn$ & Rn-D were analyzed in terms of $^{222}Rn$ gas generation, -migation and - infiltration to indoor environments, and the performance output-function(i.e. mean dose equivalent to Tracho-Bronchial(TB) lung region was assessed to the following ranges of the controllable parameters; a) the ventilation rate constant $({\lambda}_v)$ : $0{\sun}500[h^{-1}]$. b) the attachment rate constant$({\lambda}_a)$ : 0-500 $[h^{-1}]$. c) deposition rate constant $({\lambda}{_{d}^{u}})$: 0-50$[h^{-1}]$. A linear input-output model was reconstructed from the original models in literatures, as follows, which was modified into the matrices consisting of 111 nodal equations. a) indoor ${222}Rn$ & Rn-D Behaviour: jacobi- Porstendorfer- Bruno model. b) lung dosimerty : Jacobi-Eisfeld model. Some of the major findings, which identify the effectiveness of this model, were as follows. a) ${\lambda}_v$ is most effective, dominant controllable parameters in dose reduction, if mechanical ventilation is applied. b) ${\lambda}_v$, depending on the air particle-concentration, reduces the dose somewhat within ${\lambda}_v$<1 $h^{-1}R range. However, the dose increases conversely, ${\lambda}_v$>1 $h^{-1}R range range. c) ${\lambda}{_{d}^{4}}$ reduces the dose linearly as ${\lambda}_v$ dose. Such dose(z-axis) sentivities are shown with three-dimensional plots whoes x,y-axes are combined 2out the 3 parameter${\lambda}_v{\lambda}_s,\;{\lambda}_d^s$.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.99-111
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• 2011

To estimate the effects of limitation nutrients for phytoplankton growth and its influences on short-term variations of a winter phytoplankton community structure, we investigated the abiotic and biotic factors of surface and bottom waters at 20 stations of inner and offshore areas from 6 to 7 February in Gwangyang Bay, Korea. Also, several algal bio-assay studies were conducted to identify any additional nutrient effects on phytoplankton assemblage using surface water for the assay. The dominant species in the bay was diatom Skeletonema costatum, which occupied more than 70% of total species in most stations (St.1-16) of the inner bay. According to a cluster and multidimensional scaling (MDS) analysis based on phytoplankton community data from each station, the bay was divided into three groups. The first group included stations from the south-western parts of Myodo lsland, which can be characterized as a semien-closed eutrophic area with high phytoplankton abundance. The second group included most stations from the north-eastern part of Myodo lsland, influenced indirectly by surface water currents from offshore of the bay. The standing phytoplankton crops were lower than those of the first group. The other cluster was restricted to samples collected from offshore of the bay. In the bay, silicon (Si) and phosphorus (P) were not a major limiting factor for phytoplankton production. However, since the DIN: DIP and DSi: DIN ratios clearly demonstrated that there were potential stoichiometric N limitations, nitrogen (N) was considered as a limiting factor. Based on the algal bio-assay, in vivo fluorescence values in N (+) added experiments were higher compared to control and P added experiments. Our results suggested that nitrogen may act as one of the most important factors in controlling primary production during winter in Gwangyang Bay.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2009.01a
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• pp.107-111
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• 2009

의료기관의 응급실은 환자의 생명을 다루는 긴박한 현장으로 환자에 대한 실시간 모니터링 및 관리가 필수적으로 요구되는 곳이다. 본 연구에서는 기존 응급실 진료 프로세스를 체계적으로 관리하고 모니터링 하기 위해 BPM 아키텍처를 도입하여 응급실 업무들을 표준화, 가시화함으로써 의료진의 신속한 응급 업무 대응이 가능한 응급신속대응관리시스템(EQRMS-Emergency Quick Response Management System)를 제안한다. 의료기관에서 BPM의 도입은 단순히 병원 경영 목표나 병원 내외부의 운영을 모니터링 할 수 있는 이점 이외에 병원 업무의 이윤을 극대화 할 수 있는 다양한 효과가 있다. 또한 임상위험수치 (CV-Critical Value)를 정의함으로써 복잡한 검사의 단순화와 검사 시간 단축, 검사의 오류 발생률 감소 등 환자의 안정성 제고 측면에도 크게 기여할 것이다.

• BMB Reports
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• v.45 no.11
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• pp.647-652
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• 2012

We previously reported that MSTO-211H cells have a higher capacity to regulate Nrf2 activation in response to changes in the cellular redox environment. To further characterize its biological significance, the response of Nrf2, a transcription factor that regulates ARE-containing genes, on the synergistic cytotoxic effect of clofarabine and resveratrol was investigated in mesothelioma cells. The combination treatment showed a marked growth-inhibitory effect, which was accompanied by suppression of Nrf2 activation and decreased expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). While transient overexpression of Nrf2 conferred protection against the cytotoxicity caused by their combination, knockdown of Nrf2 expression using siRNA enhanced their cytotoxic effect. Pretreatment with Ly294002, a PI3K inhibitor, augmented the decrease in HO-1 level by their combination, whereas no obvious changes were observed in Nrf2 levels. Altogether, these results suggest that the synergistic cytotoxic effect of clofarabine and resveratrol was mediated, at least in part, through suppression of Nrf2 signaling.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.103-111
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• 2014

This paper investigates the output powers of PV modules by predicting three unknown parameters: reverse saturation current, and series and shunt resistances. A theoretical model using the non-uniform physical parameters of solar cells, including the temperature coefficients, voltage, current, series and shunt resistances, is proposed to obtain the I-V characteristics of PV modules. The solar irradiation effect is included in the model to improve the accuracy of the output power. Analytical and Newton methods are implemented in MATLAB to calculate a module output. Experimental data of the non-uniform solar cells for both serial and parallel connections are used to extend the implementation of the model based on the I-V equation of the equivalent circuit of the cells and to extend the application of the model to m by n modules configuration. Moreover, the theoretical model incorporates, for the first time, the variations of series and shunt resistances, reverse saturation current and irradiation for easy implementation in real power generation. Finally, this model can be useful in predicting the degradation of a PV system because of evaluating the variations of series and shunt resistances, which are critical in the reliability analysis of PV power generation.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2013.02a
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• pp.335-335
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• 2013

최근 다기능 소재의 개발이 필요함에 따라 서로 상반되는 2가지 이상의 물성을 동시에 구현할 수 있는 소재의 개발이 요구되고 있다. 4 성분계 물질을 단일 타겟으로 제조함으로써 다수의 타겟을 이용하는 기존 PVD 방법의 복잡성과 재형성 등의 문제점을 해결하고 다기능성을 구현할 수 있는 코팅막을 제조할 수 있게 된다. 본 연구에서는 제조된 4 성분계 모물질을 UBM 최근 다기능 소재의 개발이 필요함에 따라 서로 상반되는 2가지 이상의 물성을 동시에 구현할 수 있는 소재의 개발이 요구되고 있다. 4 성분계 물질을 단일 타겟으로 제조함으로써 다수의 타겟을 이용하는 기존 PVD 방법의 복잡성과 재형성 등의 문제점을 해결하고 다기능성을 구현 할 수 있는 코팅막을 제조할 수 있게 된다. 본 연구에서는 제조된 4 성분계 모물질을 UBM 스퍼터링법을 이용하여 질화 공정을 도출하였고 질소 함량에 따른 물리적 특성 및 박막의 특성에 대해 연구하였다. BMG (Bulk Metallic Glass) 타겟을 이용하여 마그네트론 스퍼터링법으로 박막을 코팅하였다. 시편은 Si wafer, SUS 그리고 부식 특성 평가를 실시하기 위하여 냉연강판을 사용하였다. 시편은 아세톤, 알코올로 각각 10분간 초음파 세척한 후 진공장비에 장착하여 Ar 분위기에서 글로우 방전으로 청정을 30분간 실시하였다. 시편청정이 끝나면 ~$10^{-6}$ Torr까지 진공 배기를 실시하고 Ar 가스를 주입하여 2.5 mTorr로 진공도를 유지하여 스퍼터링으로 박막 코팅을 실시하였다. 스퍼터링 파워는 약 0.6 kW (2.0 A)으로 고정하였고 질소 유량은 0~10 SCCM으로 변화시켜 BMG 박막을 코팅하였다. 질소가 첨가된 BMG 박막에서는 시편의 색상이 노란빛으로 나타났으며 이것은 타겟의 조성 중 가장 많이 함유되어있는 Zr이 질화되어 색상의 변화가 일어난 것으로 판단된다. BMG 코팅을 위해서 진공용기로 주입한 질소의 유량이 소량인 경우에도 BMG 코팅층에 비교적 많은 양의 질소가 존재하였고 일정량 이상에서는 BMG 코팅층에 존재하는 질소의 양이 포화되는 현상을 보였다. 질소 유량 3, 4 SCCM의 BMG 코팅층에서 ZrN (111), ZrN (200) Peak이 관찰되었다. BMG 코팅층의 경도 측정결과 Bias 50 V 인가 시 ~22 Gpa로 경도가 가장 높았다. BMG 코팅층의 내부식 특성을 평가하기 위해 염수분무 시험을 실시하였고 ~$10{\mu}m$의 두께를 갖는 BMG 코팅층에서 염수분무 시작 후 48시간 만에 적청이 발생하였다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• v.30 no.8
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• pp.1261-1271
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• 2020

Cytochrome c_L (Cytc_L) is an essential protein in the process of methanol oxidation in methylotrophs. It receives an electron from the pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) cofactor of methanol dehydrogenase (MDH) to produce formaldehyde. The direct electron transfer mechanism between Cytc_L and MDH remains unknown due to the lack of structural information. To help gain a better understanding of the mechanism, we determined the first crystal structure of heme c containing Cytc_L from the aquatic methylotrophic bacterium Methylophaga aminisulfidivorans MP^T at 2.13 Å resolution. The crystal structure of Ma-Cytc_L revealed its unique features compared to those of the terrestrial homologues. Apart from Fe in heme, three additional metal ion binding sites for Na⁺, Ca⁺, and Fe²⁺ were found, wherein the ions mostly formed coordination bonds with the amino acid residues on the loop (G93-Y111) that interacts with heme. Therefore, these ions seemed to enhance the stability of heme insertion by increasing the loop's steadiness. The basic N-terminal end, together with helix α4 and loop (G126 to Y136), contributed positive charge to the region. In contrast, the acidic C-terminal end provided a negatively charged surface, yielding several electrostatic contact points with partner proteins for electron transfer. These exceptional features of Ma-Cytc_L, along with the structural information of MDH, led us to hypothesize the need for an adapter protein bridging MDH to Cytc_L within appropriate proximity for electron transfer. With this knowledge in mind, the methanol oxidation complex reconstitution in vitro could be utilized to produce metabolic intermediates at the industry level.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• v.45 no.6
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• pp.809-827
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• 2017

Steam explosion was applied to extract phenolic compounds from oak wood (Quercus mongolica). The effects of three independent factors (ethanol concentration, extraction temperature and extraction time) on the total phenolic content, DPPH radical scavenging activity, and antimicrobial activity from the steam exploded oak wood were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). The independent variables were coded at three levels and their actual values were selected on the basis of preliminary experimental results. The following optimal extraction conditions were selected: ethanol concentration 82.0%, extraction temperature $71.7^{\circ}C$, and extraction time 60.5 min for total phenolic content; ethanol concentration 78.3%, extraction temperature $70.3^{\circ}C$, and extraction time 57.6 min for DPPH radical scavenging activity; ethanol concentration 80.6%, extraction temperature $68.4^{\circ}C$, and extraction time 59.0 min for antimicrobial activity. The experimental values agreed with those were predicted within confidence intervals indicating the suitability of RSM in optimizing the ethanol extraction of phenolic compounds from the steam exploded oak wood. Under the optimized conditions, the experimental value of the total phenolic content was 111.8 mg GAE/g dry steam exploded oak wood, DPPH free radical scavenging activity was 65.7%, and antimicrobial activity was 17.0 mm, and those are reasonably close to the predicted values (109.2 mg GAE/g dry steam exploded oak wood, 62.3% and 15.9 mm, respectively).

• Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.263-274
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• 1996

Titanium dioxide ($TiO_{2}$) film has been widely used as anti-reflection coating for solar cells but not as masking oxide for metallisation and diffusion of impurities. In this paper we have investigated the properties of $TiO_{2}$ for possible incorporation into solar cell processing sequence. Thus the use of a spray deposition system to form the $TiO_{2}$ film and the characterisation of this film to ascertain its suitability to solar cell processing. The spray-on $TiO_{2}$ film was found to be resistant to all the chemicals used in conjunction with solar cell processing. The high temperature anealing (in oxygen ambient) of the spray-on $TiO_{2}$ film resulted in an increased refractive index, which indicated the growth of an underlying thin film of $SiO_{2}$ film for the passivation of silicon surface which would reduce the recombination activities of the fabricated device. Most importantly, the successful incorporation of the $TiO{2}$ film will lead to the reduction of the many high temperature processing steps of solar cell to only one.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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• v.25 no.9
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• pp.717-722
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• 2012

In this work, we study on the effects of the oxygen pressure on the structural and crystalline of MgZnO thin films. MgZnO thin films were deposited on p-Si (111) substrates by using pulsed laser deposition. The X-ray diffraction analysis and energy-dispersive X-ray results revealed that as the oxygen pressure increased and Mg content in the MgZnO films decreased. Also Crystal structure was changed from cubic rock salt to hexagonal wurtzite. Alpha step and atomic force microscopy results showed that the thickness of the films are about 100 nm, and it has been found that the MgZnO (002) preferred orientation were deposited with increasing the oxygen pressure. Therefore, the effect of the preferred orientation, the crystallization grew in the form of the columnar; Grain size and RMS of the films were increased with increasing oxygen pressure.