• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.175-184
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• 1996

해저에 건설된 방사성폐기물 처분장 방벽에서 핵 종 전달을 평가할 수 있는 한 모델이 제시되었다. 방벽의 출구에서의 물질전달계수와 각 방벽에 대하여 정의된 방벽응답함수를 이용하여 이들 방벽으로부터의 핵종의 전달률을 구할 수 있다. 이러한 접근은 단순하고 즉각적인 계산결과가보수적인 측면에서 요구되어지는 경우 방벽들을 연속된 별개의 매질로 다루어 각각의 응답함수를 적용할 수 있기 때문에 유용하다. 단점으로는 인접한 두 방벽사이에서, 이전의 방벽으로부터의 핵종의 유출율이 연속되는 방벽으로의 유입율로 되어 핵종속은 보존되는 반면 핵종의 농도는 반드시 보존되지는 않는다는 것으로, 이는 두 방벽 매질의 경계에서 핵종전달저항이 없다고 가정할 수 있는 것으로 해결될 수 있다. 물질전달계수는 방벽의 출구 쪽 경계에서의 핵 종의 농도가 일정하다고 보아 구할 수 있고, 매질의 응답함수는 각 방벽에 대하여 핵종의 단위 펄스입력에 대해 경계에서의 농도에 대한 해를 구한 후 물질전달계수를 적용하여 얻을 수 있다. 이리하여 한 방벽매질에 대한 시간 종속적인 핵종의 총전달률은 응답함수에 이전의 방벽에 대해 계산된 핵종의 전달률을 컨볼루트하여 구할 수 있다.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.111-127
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• 2023

Purpose: Gallium-68 (⁶⁸Ga) is increasingly used in nuclear medicine imaging for various conditions such as lymphoma and neuroendocrine tumors by labeling tracers like Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) and DOTA-TOC. However, compared to Fluorine-18 (¹⁸F) used in conventional nuclear medicine imaging, ⁶⁸Ga has lower spatial resolution and relatively higher Signal to Background Ratio (SBR). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the optimized parameters and reconstruction methods for PET/CT imaging using the ⁶⁸Ga radiotracer through model-based image evaluation. Materials and Methods: Based on clinical images of ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA PET/CT, a NEMA/IEC 2008 PET phantom model was prepared with a Hot vs Background (H/B) ratio of 10:1. Images were acquired for 9 minutes in list mode using DMIDR (GE, Milwaukee WI, USA). Subsequently, reconstructions were performed for 1 to 8 minutes using OS-EM (Ordered Subset Expectation Maximization) + TOF (Time of Flight) + Sharp IR (VPFX-S), and BSREM (Block Sequential Regularized Expectation Maximization) + TOF + Sharp IR (QCFX-S-400), followed by comparative evaluation. Based on the previous experimental results, images were reconstructed for BSREM + TOF + Sharp IR / 2 minutes (QCFX-S-2min) with varying β-strength values from 100 to 700. The image quality was evaluated using AMIDE (freeware, Ver.1.0.1) and Advanced Workstation (GE, USA). Results: Images reconstructed with QCFX-S-400 showed relatively higher values for SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio), CNR (Contrast to Noise Ratio), count, RC (Recovery Coefficient), and SUV (Standardized Uptake Value) compared to VPFX-S. SNR, CNR, and SUV exhibited the highest values at 2 minutes/bed acquisition time. RC showed the highest values for a 10 mm sphere at 2 minutes/bed acquisition time. For small spheres of 10 mm and 13 mm, an inverse relationship between β-strength increase and count was observed. SNR and CNR peaked at β-strength 400 and then decreased, while SUV and RC exhibited a normal distribution based on sphere size for β-strength values of 400 and above. Conclusion: Based on the experiments, PET/CT imaging using the ⁶⁸Ga radiotracer yielded the most favorable quantitative and qualitative results with a 2 minutes/bed acquisition time and BSREM reconstruction, particularly when applying β-strength 400. The application of BSREM can enhance accurate quantification and image quality in ⁶⁸Ga PET/CT imaging, and an optimization process tailored to each institution's imaging objectives appears necessary.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.57-64
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• 2022

In this paper, the physical model and governing equations of a shallow arch with a moving boundary were studied. A model with a moving boundary can be easily found in a long span retractable roof, and it corresponds to a problem of a non-cylindrical domain in which the boundary moves with time. In particular, a motion equation of a shallow arch having a moving boundary is expressed in the form of an integral-differential equation. This is expressed by the time-varying integration interval of the integral coefficient term in the arch equation with an un-movable boundary. Also, the change in internal force due to the moving boundary is also considered. Therefore, in this study, the governing equation was derived by transforming the equation of the non-cylindrical domain into the cylindrical domain to solve this problem. A governing equation for vertical vibration was derived from the transformed equation, where a sinusoidal function was used as the orthonormal basis. Terms that consider the effect of the moving boundary over time in the original equation were added in the equation of the transformed cylindrical problem. In addition, a solution was obtained using a numerical analysis technique in a symmetric mode arch system, and the result effectively reflected the effect of the moving boundary.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.307-323
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• 2023

In this research, the study of the thermoelastic flexural analysis of silicon carbide/Aluminum graded (FG) sandwich 2D uniform structure (plate) under harmonic sinusoidal temperature load over time is presented. The plate is modeled using a simple two dimensional integral shear deformation plate theory. The current formulation contains an integral terms whose aim is to reduce a number of variables compared to others similar solutions and therefore minimize the computation time. The transverse shear stresses vary according to parabolic distribution and vanish at the free surfaces of the structure without any use of correction factors. The external load is applied on the upper face and varying in the thickness of the plates. The structure is supposed to be composed of "three layers" and resting on nonlinear visco-Pasternak's-foundations. The governing equations of the system are deduced and solved via Hamilton's principle and general solution. The computed results are compared with those existing in the literature to validate the current formulation. The impacts of the parameters (material index, temperature exponent, geometry ratio, time, top/bottom temperature ratio, elastic foundation type, and damping coefficient) on the dynamic flexural response are studied.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2020

본 논문에서는 오차 신호의 비선형 함수를 이용하는 VS-CCA (Varying Step-Compact Constellation Algorithm)에서 적응을 위한 step 변화 속도값에 따른 적응 등화의 성능을 비교하였다. VS-CCA 알고리즘은 16-QAM과 같은 nonconstant modulus 신호를 4개의 4-QAM constant modulus 신호군으로 compact화한 후, 송신 신호의 통계치인 고정 modulus를 이용하여 오차 신호를 발생하여 이의 비선형 함수를 이용하는 varying step으로 최소비용 함수를 얻도록 적응 등화기의 탭 계수를 갱신한다. 이때 비선형 함수의 step 변화 속도값에 따라 순시 적응 step값이 결정되며, 이의 값에 따라 상이한 적응 등화 성능을 얻을 수 있음을 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션을 통해 확인하였다. step 변화 속도값에 따른 등화 성능 비교 지수로는 등화기 내부 지수와 외부 잡음에 대한 강인성을 나타내는 등화기 외부 지수를 사용하였다. 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션 결과 정상 상태에서 변화 속도를 1.0보다 적게 할수록 모든 성능 지수에서 1.0보다 큰 경우 보다 우월해짐을 알 수 있었다.

• 기술혁신학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.72-90
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• 2008

기술혁신이 경제성장에 미치는 영향은 어떠한가? 이는 전통적으로 지식스톡을 반영하는 성장회계법에 의해 분석되었다. R&D에 대한 수익률 추정은 특허와 같은 R&D 산출이 지식축적에서 기인하는 것으로 파악한다. Griliches(1973)는 이를 위해 회귀분석 방법을 사용하였다. 본 연구에서는 기존 성장회계법에서의 추정방법과 달리 R&D 효율성을 나타내는 파라미터가 시간이 지남에 따라 변동(time-varying)하는 것을 허용하는 상태공간 모형(state-space model)을 통해 한국경제의 R&D 효율성(fertility)을 추정하였다. R&D 스톡의 생산성에 대한 탄력성은 $0.120{\sim}0.135$ 정도로 추정되었다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.253-260
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• 2018

천해 환경에서의 수중 음향 통신 채널은 전형적으로 시변 다중 경로 페이딩 채널 특성을 나타낸다. 이러한 채널 전송을 통해 수신된 신호는 시간 지연 및 진폭의 중첩에 의해 심볼 간 간섭을 유발한다. 이를 보완하기 위해 여러 기술이 사용되었으며, 그 중 하나가 음향 등화기이다. 본 연구에서는 심볼 간 간섭을 보상하기 위해 feed-forward equalizer (FFE), decision direct equalizer (DDE), decision feedback equalizer (DFE) 및 DFE와 결합된 DDE의 4 종류의 등화기와 등화기의 계수를 조정하기 위해 normalized least mean square (NLMS) 알고리즘과 recursive least square (RLS) 알고리즘의 2 종류의 알고리즘을 적용하였다. 그 결과 비선형 등화기에서는 신호 대 잡음비 6 dB 이상에서 상당한 성능 향상을 발견할 수 있었으며, DFE와 DDE의 조합은 어떤 경우에도 최고의 성능을 발휘하였다.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2005년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1398-1401
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• 2005

The nano/microstructure, the aging response (in T5 heat treatment), and the mechanical/tribological properties of the eutectic regions in squeeze-cast A356 alloy were investigated using nano/micro-indentation and mechanical scratching, combined wit optical microscopy and atomic force microscope(AFM). Most eutectic Si crystals in the A356 alloy showed a modified morphology as fine-fibers. The loading curve for the eutectic region was more irregular than that of the primary Al region due to the presence of various particles of varying strength. In addition, the eutectic region showed lower pile-up and higher elastic recovery than the primary Al region. The aging responses of the eutectic regions in the squeeze-cast A356 alloys aged at $150^{\circ}C$ for different times(0, 2, 4, 8, 10, 16, 24, 36 and 72 h) were investigated. As the aging time increased, acicular Si particles in the eutectic regions gradually came to a fine structure. Both Vickers hardness ($H_V$) and indentation ($H_{IT}$) test results showed almost the same trend of aging curves, and the peak was obtained at the same aging time of 10 h. A remarkable size-dependence of the tests was found. The friction coefficient for the eutectic region was lower than that for the primary Al region.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.351-361
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• 1997

This study was performed to evaluate the change of the soft tissue facial profile after mandibular set back surgery during time intervals. For this study, 33 patient, 8 males and 25 females, were selected and their lateral cephalograms were taken and analyzed periodically. Hard and soft tissue changes during postoperative time intervals, correlation between surgical skeletal changes and postoperative soft tissue changes, and prediction for long-term soft tissue changes were established through varying statistical methods. The results were as follow : 1. There were meaningful changes of anteroposterior skeletal position at 6 months and 2 years after mandibular set back by mandibular ramus osteotomy. Two years postoperatively, there was 30%, 32%, 29% relapse on B point, pogonion, menton each. 2. Two years after the mandibular ramus osteotomy, the relative changes of the soft tissue to their osseous counterparts showed 76% on the lower lip and 91% on the pogonion. 3. The movements of the mandibular landmarks in correlation to anteroposterior position of the lower lip and soft tissue of the chin showed to be effective on a long-term basis. 4. Using surgical changes of pogonion, prediction of changes in soft and hard tissue pogonion was useful and the coefficient of determination was 0.46 each and their reliability decreased 2 years postoperatively. 5. The upper lip position after the mandibular set back surgery was somewhat anterior 2 years postoperatively, but that has no statistical meanings.

• 치과방사선
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.387-413
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• 1998

Image resampling is of particular interest in digital radiology. When resampling an image to a new set of coordinate, there appears blocking artifacts and image changes. To enhance image quality, interpolation algorithms have been used. Resampling is used to increase the number of points in an image to improve its appearance for display. The process of interpolation is fitting a continuous function to the discrete points in the digital image. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the seven interpolation functions when image resampling in digital periapical images. The images were obtained by Digora, CDR and scanning of Ektaspeed plus periapical radiograms on the dry skull and human subject. The subjects were exposed to intraoral X-ray machine at 60kVp and 70 kVp with exposure time varying between 0.01 and 0.50 second. To determine which interpolation method would provide the better image, seven functions were compared; (1) nearest neighbor (2) linear (3) non-linear (4) facet model (5) cubic convolution (6) cubic spline (7) gray segment expansion. And resampled images were compared in terms of SNR(Signal to Noise Ratio) and MTF(Modulation Transfer Function) coefficient value. The obtained results were as follows ; 1. The highest SNR value(75.96dB) was obtained with cubic convolution method and the lowest SNR value(72.44dB) was obtained with facet model method among seven interpolation methods. 2. There were significant differences of SNR values among CDR, Digora and film scan(P<0.05). 3. There were significant differences of SNR values between 60kVp and 70kVp in seven interpolation methods. There were significant differences of SNR values between facet model method and those of the other methods at 60kVp(P<0.05), but there were not significant differences of SNR values among seven interpolation methods at 70kVp(P>0.05). 4. There were significant differences of MTF coefficient values between linear interpolation method and the other six interpolation methods (P< 0.05). 5. The speed of computation time was the fastest with nearest -neighbor method and the slowest with non-linear method. 6. The better image was obtained with cubic convolution, cubic spline and gray segment method in ROC analysis. 7. The better sharpness of edge was obtained with gray segment expansion method among seven interpolation methods.