• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.278-286
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• 2006

Experiments were conducted to estimate the performance of drag force type vertical axis wind turbine with an opening-shutting rotor. It was operated by the difference in drag force generated on both sides of the blades. The rotational speed was measured by a tachometer in a wind tunnel and the tunnel wind speed was measured by using a pilot-static tube and a micro manometer. The performance test for a prototype was accomplished by calculating power, power coefficient, torque coefficient from the measurement of torque and rpm by a dynamometer controller. Various design parameters, such as the number of blades(B), blade aspect ratio(W/R), angle of blades$(\alpha)$ and drag coefficient acting on a blade, were considered for optimal conditions. At the experiment of miniature model, maximum efficiency was found at N=15, $\alpha=60^{\circ}$ and W/R=0.32. The measured test variables were power, torque, rotational speed, and wind speeds. The data presented are in the form of power and torque coefficients as a function of tip-speed ratio V/U. Maximum power was found in case of $\Omega=0.33$, when the power and torque coefficient were 0.14 and 0.37 respectively. Comparing model test with prototype test, similarity law by advance ratio for vertical axis wind turbine was confirmed.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제52권11호
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• pp.147-155
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• 2015

시각적인 시스템에서 다양한 형태로 입력되는 목표물 영상을 효과적으로 처리하기 위하여 목표물의 위치 등을 추출할 수 있는 과정이 요구된다. 이러한 목표물의 위치 정보에 따라 다양한 영상의 변화에 대하여 영상 처리 기술이 응용되어지고 있으며, 이에 따라 목표물에 대한 처리 시스템 등 다각도로 많은 연구가 진행되고 있으며, 특히 회전 및 크기에 불변 특성을 동시에 얻을 수 있는 log-polar 변환을 이용한 방법 등이 영상 인식에 많이 이용되고 있다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 극좌표계 변환 방법에 의한 입력 영상 내의 목표물의 위치를 측정할 수 있는 2 포인트 극좌표계 변환 방법에 의한 위치 측정 방법을 제시하고자 하였으며, 입력 영상에 대하여 측정하고자 하는 목표물을 극좌표계로 변환한 후에 얻어진 좌 우 극좌표계 영상에 대하여 Centroid 방법에 따른 극좌표 목표물의 무게 중심을 구하였으며, 획득된 무게 중심 좌표를 역변환하여 직각 좌표계의 좌표로 계산함으로서 목표물의 위치를 측정할 수 있었다. 또한, 2 포인트 극좌표계 변환전에 목표물의 중심 좌표법을 산출하고 이를 극좌표계에서 얻어진 중심 좌표의 역변환 값과 비교하여 좌표의 유사도를 얻었으며, 약 99%~104%의 유사도 값을 얻음으로서 오차 범위가 약 4%내의 좋은 결과를 갖는 좌표 위치를 얻을 수 있었다. 따라서 본 논문에서 제시하는 2 포인트 극좌표계 변환에 따른 목표물 위치 측정 방법은 다양한 영상 분야에 적용될 수 있는 가능성을 제시하였다.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.67-83
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• 1998

A quasi-experiment, repeated measures design with non-equivalent control group was used to test the influence of cold therapy on the perineal discomfort and the healing state of the postpartum women undergoing vaginal delivery with episiotomy. Experiment was carried out from July 28, through October 2, 1996 with 40 postpartum women conveniently sampled from one university hospital located in Seoul. The 40 postpartum women undergoing vaginal delivery with episiotomy were as signed to experimental and control groups evenly(20 each). The instrument of measurement of perineal discomfort was 0-10 rating scale that was made by researcher and that of perineal healing state was Davidson's REEDA tool. The perineal discomfort and the healing state level were measured before and after each treatment. The treatment using ice glove that was given for the only experimental group was carried out at three points ; as soon as returning to the recovery room, 3 hours after returning to the recovery room and 6 hours after returning to the recovery room. The data was analysed by using t-test, chi-square test to determine the similarity between experimental and control groups. The hypotheses were tested using repeated measures ANOVA. The results of this study are summarized as follows; 1. The first hypothesis that the perineal discomfort level of the experimental group will be significantly lower than that of the control group(df(1,38), F=24.12, p=.0001) was supported. 2. The second hypothesis that the perineal healing state of the experimental group wil be better than that of the control group(df(1,38), F=0.48, p=.49) was not supported. Based on the results of this study, could therapy was turned out to have significant effect on the perineal discomfort of the postpartum women undergoing vaginal delivery with episiotomy.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.258-268
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• 2019

The extracts of AS contain in alloxanthin, halocynthiaxanthin, astaxanthin and 13 kinds of carotenoids. The aim of the study was to assess the anti-oxidant activity and cell viability of AS. The anti-oxidant activity was determined by using DPPH radical inhibition activity and superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like activity. The results of cell viability assay showed that the extracts from AS were cytotoxic at concentrations above $5.0mg/m{\ell}$. This study was designed to examine inflammation induced by LPS, protection effect by UVB and the toxicity of Ascidian shell extract(ASE) as a functional cosmetic ingredient. Evaluation of embryo toxicity resulted in embryo coagulation and mortality when treated at 5.0, 10.0, $20.0mg/m{\ell}$. At the lowest concentration of $1.0mg/m{\ell}$, hatchability resulted in 100.0 % rate. The results of arrhythmia measurement in larvae showed similarity to the evaluation of embryo toxicity. This result demonstrated that toxicity is present at concentrations greater than $5.0mg/m{\ell}$. The protective effect of ASE on LPS and UVB-induced in the zebrafish was investigated. Intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS) generated by the exposure of zebrafish to LPS, UVB-radiation were significantly decreased after treatment with ASE at $0.1mg/m{\ell}$. As a result, ASE similarly reduced UVB-induced ROS generation and cell death in live zebrafsih. Therefore, it is suggested that ASE has anti-Inflammatory effects and can possibly be used as a functional substance for skin protection in the future.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2019

Purpose - This paper empirically investigates the competition effect of exports between Korea and China in their common-export markets considering market sophistication. Modern market sophistication includes an importing country's aggregate demand for products of high quality, design, novelty, eco-friendliness, and even IPR protection. Using an empirical analysis to identify the demand for product quality across countries, this paper estimates the effects of market sophistication on the competition between Korean exports and Chinese products. Design/Methodology - Our empirical model considers the relationship between an importing country's consumer sophistication and the export competition between Korea and China. This study employs the existing theoretical framework to identify the aggregate demand for product quality across countries. Using a quite direct measurement (the consumer sophistication index, our analysis investigates the differential effects of Korea's export market sophistication, particularly in markets where Korean exports are in competition with similar Chinese products. Findings - Our main findings can be summarized as follows: the negative effects of the export competition between Korea and China on Korea's exports are stronger in third markets where consumers are less sophisticated while the effects are not as pronounced in markets where consumers are more sophisticated. This result, however, best applies to differentiated goods which significantly vary in product quality. Originality/value - Existing studies focus on the supply side of production and make the assumption that the market preference for export quality is identical across countries. This paper attempts to evaluate the export competition between Korea and China from the demand-side perspective. This area of trade studies is underexplored both empirically and in theory, although the issue has long been important to Korean and world trade.

• 한국산업정보학회논문지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2022

음원 스트리밍 서비스와 Hi-Fi 시장이 성장함에 따라 다양한 음향기기들이 출시되고 있다. 이로 인해 소비자들의 제품 선택에 대한 폭은 넓어졌지만 자신의 음악적 취향과 일치하는 제품을 찾기는 더욱 어려워졌다. 본 연구에서는 사용자가 선호하는 음원으로부터 보컬 성분을 추출하고 이를 토대로 사용자에게 가장 적합한 음향기기를 추천하는 시스템을 제안하였다. 이를 위해 먼저 원본 음원을 Python의 Spleeter Library를 통해 분리하여 보컬 음원을 추출하고 제조사의 음향기기의 주파수 대역 데이터를 수집한 결과를 각각 격자 그래프로 나타내었다. 추출한 보컬 음원의 주파수 대역과 음향기기의 주파수 대역 측정치 데이터를 비교하기 위한 지표로서 Matching Gap Index(MGI)를 제안하였다. 산출된 MGI 값을 토대로 사용자 선호와의 유사도가 가장 높은 음향기기를 추천한다. 추천 결과는 음향 전문업체에서 제공하는 장르별 Equalizer 데이터를 이용하여 검증하였다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.139-146
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• 2023

Osteoporosis is a disease in which the risk of bone fractures increases due to a decrease in bone density caused by aging. Osteoporosis is diagnosed by measuring bone density in the total hip, femoral neck, and lumbar spine. To accurately measure bone density in the lumbar spine, the vertebral region must be segmented from the lumbar X-ray image. Deep learning-based automatic spinal segmentation methods can provide fast and precise information about the vertebral region. In this study, we used 695 lumbar spine images as training and test datasets for a deep learning segmentation model. We proposed a lumbar automatic segmentation model, CM-Net, which combines the center point of the spine and the modified U-Net network. As a result, the average Dice Similarity Coefficient(DSC) was 0.974, precision was 0.916, recall was 0.906, accuracy was 0.998, and Area under the Precision-Recall Curve (AUPRC) was 0.912. This study demonstrates a high-performance automatic segmentation model for lumbar X-ray images, which overcomes noise such as spinal fractures and implants. Furthermore, we can perform accurate measurement of bone density on lumbar X-ray images using an automatic segmentation methodology for the spine, which can prevent the risk of compression fractures at an early stage and improve the accuracy and efficiency of osteoporosis diagnosis.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.315-327
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• 2023

Purpose: Recently, research has continued to predict the time of failure of the facility through measurement data obtained by attaching a sensor to the facility. However, depending on the facility, it may be difficult to attach a sensor. The purpose of this study is to propose a power generation maintenance plan system based on failure record data obtained from Continuous Ship Unloader, one of the facilities that is difficult to attach sensors. Methods: This study uses data collected from 2012 to 2022 from the 'CSU-1B' model among Continuous Ship Unloader operated by Korea Midland Power Co., LTD. By fitting fault record data to the Weibull distribution, appropriate maintenance cycles and ranges for each target facility subsystem are derived. In addition, maintenance group between subsystems is selected through Euclidean distance, a metric often used for time series data similarity. Through this, a system for establishing an maintenance plan for power generation facilities is proposed. Results: The results of this study are as follows. For the 17 subsystems of the Continuous Ship Unloader, proper maintenance cycles and ranges were determined, and a total of four maintenance groups were chosen. This resulted in the creation of an power generation maintenance plan system and the establishment of an maintenance plan. Conclusion: This study is a case study of power generation facilities. We proposed a maintenance plan system for Continuous Ship Unloader among power generation facilities.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.151-158
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• 2006

본 논문은 필립스의 음악 검색 기법을 기반으로 필터 뱅크 에너지 변화량과 음악의 통계적인 특성을 이용한 오디오 핑거프린트 추출 방법을 제안하였다. 기존의 필립스 방식은 제한된 주파수 영역을 너무 많은 필터 뱅크로 분할하여 분석함으로써 밴드들 사이에 연계성 및 왜곡에 대한 민감도가 증가하는 특징을 보일 수 있다. 제안된 방법은 필터 뱅크의 밴드 수를 줄여 왜곡에 대한 강인성을 증진시키고, 필터 뱅크 에너지의 변화량의 부호와 크기 정보를 통계적 특성을 고려한 양자화 기법을 이용해 2비트로 할당함으로써 오디오 핑거프린트의 고유성을 확보하였다. 추출된 2비트는 4개의 레벨로 정보를 표현함으로 각 레벨 사이에 연계성이 존재하게 된다. 이 같은 레벨 사이의 연계성은 유사도 측정 시 이용될 뿐만 아니라 오디오 핑거프린트를 기준으로 검색 영역을 확장하는 제안된 방식에서는 효율적인 검색 영역을 선택할 수 있는 정보로 활용 되었다. 제안된 방식은 다양한 주변 잡음환경 (거리, 백화점, 자동차, 사무실, 식당)에서의 실험을 통하여 주변 잡음에 강인한 특성을 보일 뿐만 아니라 검색 속도 또한 향상되는 특징을 보였다.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2012

Purpose : This study is designed to compare two parameters reflecting $^{18}F$-FDG uptake, SUV and radioactivity, for diagnosis of thyroid cancer in dual time $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT imaging and to find which parameter is more useful to decide whether the tumor is malignant or not. Materials and Methods : We performed retrospective study for 40 patients. All patients are diagnosed as primary thyroid cancer and examined $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT. First, we got the dispersion of scattering beam of neck and lung apex to set a background and compared each dispersion, mean value, standard deviation of maxSUV and radioactivity. Also, mean maxSUV, ${\Delta}maxSUV$, ${\Delta}maxBq$/ml(%) and radioactivity between groups according to lesion's size based on biopsy are compared with independent-sample t-test. Results : the values that were from maxSUV and radioactivity measurement technique were compensated and calculated to practical values for mean comparison and patients were divided to two groups based on tumor size, Group1 ($size{\leq}1$ cm, n=21), Group2 (size>1 cm, n=19) for accurate comparison. In Group1, maxSUV (semi-quantitative analysis) was increased from $5.64{\pm}5.85$ (1.89~17.84) at first image to $5.90{\pm}5.01$ (1.95~18.22) at second image and radioactivity (Bq/ml) (quantitative analysis) showed similar increase from $5.93{\pm}6.38$ (2.50~16.75) at first image to $6.01{\pm}5.25$ (2.66~16.58) at second image. In Group2, TFmaxSUV was $10.54{\pm}14.36$ (2.54~33.89) in true first image, TSmaxSUV was $9.85{\pm}12.88$ (2.62~26.20) in true second image separately. The maxSUV showed a significant difference in the mean comparison between the two groups (p=0.035) But, mean radioactivity (Bq/ml) was $5.93{\pm}6.38$ (4.81~40.99) in true first image, $6.01{\pm}5.25$ (4.51~36.93) in true second image and didn't show a significant difference statistically (p=0.126) Conclusion : In diagnosis of thyroid tumor, SUV and radioactivity depending on $^{18}F$-FDG uptake showed high similarity with coefficient of determination (R2=0.939) and malignant evaluation results using dual time also showed similar aspect. Radioactivity for evaluation of malignant tumor didn't show better specificity or sensitivity than maxSUV.