• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.231-240
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• 2019

Background: We sought to determine the value of combining diffusion-weighted (DW) and perfusion-weighted (PW) sequences with a conventional magnetic resonance (MR) sequence to assess solid components of borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) and stage I carcinomas. Methods: Conventional, DW, and PW sequences in the tumor imaging studies of 70 patients (BOTs, n=38; stage I carcinomas, n=32) who underwent surgery with pathologic correlation were assessed. Two independent radiologists calculated the parameters apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), $K^{trans}$ (vessel permeability), and $V_e$ (cell density) for the solid components. The distribution on conventional MR sequence and mean, standard deviation, and 95% confidence interval of each DW and PW parameter were calculated. The inter-observer agreement among the two radiologists was assessed. Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and multivariate logistic regression were performed to compare the effectiveness of DW and PW sequences for average values and to characterize the diagnostic performance of combined DW and PW sequences. Results: There were excellent agreements for DW and PW parameters between radiologists. The distributions of ADC, $K^{trans}$, and $V_e$ values were significantly different between BOTs and stage I carcinomas, yielding AUCs of 0.58 and 0.68, 0.78 and 0.82, and 0.70 and 0.72, respectively, with ADC yielding the lowest diagnostic performance. The AUCs of the DW, PW, and combined PW and DW sequences were $0.71{\pm}0.05$, $0.80{\pm}0.05$, and $0.85{\pm}0.05$, respectively. Conclusion: Combining PW and DW sequences to a conventional sequence potentially improves the diagnostic accuracy in the differentiation of BOTs and stage I carcinomas.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제85권5호
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• pp.635-644
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• 2023

The design of honeycomb sandwich structures is often challenging because these structures can be tailored from a variety of possible cores and face sheets configurations, therefore, the design of sandwich structures is characterized as a time-consuming and complex task. A data-driven computational approach that integrates the analytical method and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) is developed by the authors to rapidly predict the design of sandwich structures for a targeted maximum structural deflection. The elaborated ANN reverse design approach is applied to obtain the thickness of the sandwich core, the thickness of the laminated face sheets, and safety factors for composite sandwich structure. The required data for building ANN model were obtained using the governing equations of sandwich components in conjunction with the Monte Carlo Method. Then, the functional relationship between the input and output features was created using the neural network Backpropagation (BP) algorithm. The input variables were the dimensions of the sandwich structure, the applied load, the core density, and the maximum deflection, which was the reverse input given by the designer. The outstanding performance of reverse ANN model revealed through a low value of mean square error (MSE) together with the coefficient of determination (R2) close to the unity. Furthermore, the output of the model was in good agreement with the analytical solution with a maximum error 4.7%. The combination of reverse concept and ANN may provide a potentially novel approach in designing of sandwich structures. The main added value of this study is the elaboration of a reverse ANN model, which provides a low computational technique as well as savestime in the design or redesign of sandwich structures compared to analytical and finite element approaches.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.132-138
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• 2022

Zintl phase Mg₃Sb₂ is a promising thermoelectric material in medium to high temperature range due to its low band gap energy and characteristic electron-crystal phonon-glass behavior. P-type Mg₃Sb₂ has conventionally exhibited lower thermoelectric properties compared to its n-type counterparts, which have poor electrical conductivity. To address these problems, a small amount of Sn doping was considered in this alloy system. P-type Mg₃Sb₂ was synthesized by controlled melting, pulverizing, and subsequent vacuum hot pressing (VHP) method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to investigate phases and microstructure development during the process. Single phase Mg₃Sb₂ was successfully formed when 16 at.% of Mg was excessively added to the system. Nominal compositions of Mg_3.8Sb_2-xSn_x (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.008) were considered in this study. Thermoelectric properties were evaluated in terms of Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity. A peak ZT value ≈ 0.32 was found for the specimen Mg_3.8Sb_1.994Sn_0.006 at 873 K, showing an improved ZT value compared to intrinsic one. Transport properties were also evaluated and discussed.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 1993년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.17-20
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• 1993

In this paper, the (1-x)($Sr_{0.50}$$Pb_{0.25}$$Ba_{0.25}$)$TiO_3$-x $Bi_2$$Ti_3$$O_{9}$(x=0,4,6,8[mol.%]) ceramics with paraelectric properties were, fabricated by mixed oxide method. The dielectric and structural properties of ceramics were studied with sintering temperature and addition of $Bi_2Ti_3O_{9}$, and the application for the high - voltage capacitor was investigated. In the specimens with sintering at 1350[$^{\circ}C$], sintered density was showed the highest value of 5.745[g/cm$^3$]. Increasing of sintering temperature, average grain size was increased. The specimen. ($Sr_{0.50}$$Pb_{0.25}$$Ba_{0.25}$)$TiO_3$sintered at 1350[$^{\circ}C$] showed good dielectric properties and breakdown voltage was showed the highest value of 200[kV]. Temperature coefficient of capacitance was stabilized in specimens added $Bi_2Ti_3O_{9}$ Sintered density. dielectric properties and breakdown voltage ware decreased with increasing the contents of $Bi_2Ti_3O_{9}$.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제57권11호
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• pp.2015-2022
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• 2008

The effect of content of $Al_2O_3+Y_2O_3$ sintering additives on the densification behavior, mechanical and electrical properties of the pressureless-sintered $SiC-ZrB_2$ electroconductive ceramic composites was investigated. The $SiC-ZrB_2$ electroconductive ceramic composites were pressurless-sintered for 2 hours at 1,700[$^{\circ}C$] temperatures with an addition of $Al_2O_3+Y_2O_3$(6 : 4 mixture of $Al_2O_3$ and $Y_2O_3$) as a sintering aid in the range of $8\;{\sim}\;20$[wt%]. Phase analysis of $SiC-ZrB_2$ composites by XRD revealed mostly of $\alpha$-SiC(6H), $ZrB_2$ and In Situ YAG($Al_5Y_3O_{12}$). The relative density, flexural strength, Young's modulus and vicker's hardness showed the highest value of 89.02[%], 81.58[MPa], 31.44[GPa] and 1.34[GPa] for $SiC-ZrB_2$ composites added with 16[wt%] $Al_2O_3+Y_2O_3$ additives at room temperature respectively. Abnormal grain growth takes place during phase transformation from $\beta$-SiC into $\alpha$-SiC was correlated with In Situ YAG phase by reaction between $Al_2O_3$ and $Y_2O_3$ additive during sintering. The electrical resistivity showed the lowest value of $3.l4{\times}10^{-2}{\Omega}{\cdot}cm$ for $SiC-ZrB_2$ composite added with 16[wt%] $Al_2O_3+Y_2O_3$ additives at 700[$^{\circ}C$]. The electrical resistivity of the $SiC-TiB_2$ and $SiC-ZrB_2$ composite was all negative temperature coefficient resistance (NTCR) in the temperature ranges from room temperature to 700[$^{\circ}C$]. Compositional design and optimization of processing parameters are key factors for controlling and improving the properties of SiC-based electroconductive ceramic composites.

• 한국방재학회 논문집
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.41-49
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 도시 재난 관리를 위한 소방종합정보시스템(119 Integrated Information System) 구축에 따른 지역 경제적 파급효과에 관하여 연구하였다. 연구대상 지역으로는 경상남도를 대상으로 하였다. 연구방법은 산업연관표(Input-Output Tables)로부터 산출되는 투입계수를 기초로 한 산업간 상호의존관계분석으로 RAS방식을 통해 도출된 중간거래표를 이용 지역경제 산업간, 지역간의 연관관계를 파악 정책적인 외생변수의 변화에 따른 지역경제 파급효과를 생산, 부가가치, 고용 등으로 구분하여 지역경제 구조에 대한 실증적 분석을 시도하였다. 예상 투입액을 3가지로 구분하여 도출한 결과 생산유발효과에서는 약 287억원${\sim}$424억원, 부가가치유발효과에서는 약 75억원${\sim}$114억원, 고용유발효과에서는 약 103명${\sim}$157명, 소득유발효과에서는 38억원${\sim}$57억원의 지역경제 파급효과가 발생할 것으로 예측되었다.

• 국제지역연구
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.89-106
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• 2013

본 연구의 대상지역은 대한민국 16개 광역시도이며, 분석기간은 2000년부터 2009년의 제조업 10개년도 시계열 데이터를 이용하여 지역총생산(GRDP)에 큰 영향을 미치는 제조업의 노동생산성을 분석대상으로 설정하여 지역패널회귀분석을 이용한 절대적 및 조건부 수렴여부 및 제조업 생산성 결정요인을 분석 하였다.분석결과를 살펴보면, 절대적 수렴 및 조건부 수렴가설 모두 귀무가설(H0)를 기각함에 따라 수렴가설이 성립하고 있으며, 전국의 제조업 생산성은 수렴하고 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 수렴속도를 살펴보면 절대적 수렴모형에서 수렴속도는 연간 4.4%가 나왔고, 조건부 수렴에서는 연간 0.73%인 것으로 나타났다. 또한 지역별 제조업의 생산성 결정요인에 대한 분석결과, 종속변수를 1인당 부가가치로 이용했을 때, 인적자본 변수와 제조업 입지계수변수가 정(+)의 관계로 나타났고, 1인당 정부지출 변수가 부(-)의 관계로 나타났다. 연구개발변수의 경우 지식재산권변수만 정(+)의 관계로 나타났다. 총요소생산성의 경우 1인당 정부지출과 1인당 고정자본형성변수가 정(+)의 관계로 유의하였으며, 연구개발변수는 통계적으로 유의하지 않는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.596-601
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• 2020

SiC는 큰 밴드 갭 에너지를 갖고, 불순물 도핑에 의해 p형 및 n형 전도의 제어가 용이해서 고온용 전자부품소재로 활용이 가능한 재료이다. 따라서 국내 부존 규조토의 고부가가치 활용을 위해 정제 규조토로부터 합성한 β-SiC 분말의 열전물성에 대해 조사하였다. 정제한 규조토 중의 SiO₂ 성분을 카본블랙으로 환원 탄화 반응시켜 β-SiC 분말을 합성하고, 잔존하는 불순물(Fe, Ca 등)을 제거하기 위해서 산처리 공정을 행하였다. 분말의 성형체를 질소 분위기 2000℃에서 1~5시간 소결시켜 n형 SiC 반도체를 제작하였다. 소결시간이 길어짐에 따라 캐리어 농도의 증가 및 입자간의 연결성 향상에 의해 도전율이 향상되었다. 합성 및 산처리한 β-SiC 분말에 내재하는 억셉터형 불순물(Al 등)로 인한 캐리어 보상효과가 도전율 향상에 저해하는 요인으로 나타났다. 소결시간이 증가함에 따라 입자 및 결정 성장과 함께 적층 결함 밀도의 감소에 의해 Seebeck 계수의 절대값이 증가하였다. 본 연구에서의 열전 변환 효율을 반영하는 power factor는 상용 고순도 β-SiC 분말로 제작한 다공질 SiC 반도체에 비해 다소 작게 나타났지만, 산처리 공정을 정밀하게 제어하면 열전물성은 보다 향상될 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.629-635
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• 1997

The effects of the annealing atmospheres(O2, N2) and sintering additives that Bi2O3 is a major composition on the microwave dielectric and sintering propertie of (1-x)CaTiO3-xLaAlO3 system were investigated. The annealing atmospheres and the increase of annealing time after sintering did not affect the relative dielectric constant($\varepsilon$r) and temperature coefficient of resonant frequency($\tau$f) of (1-x)CaTiO3-xLaAlO3 system. However, the Q.f0 values of (1-x)CaTiO3-xLaAlO3 were very sensitive to annealing atmospheres. As the annealing time increased under O2 atmosphere the Q.f0 values of (1-x)CaTiO3-xLaAlO3 enhanced untill 10 hrs in 0.3$\leq$x$\leq$0.6 region, but degraded over that time. The increasing rate of Q.f0 value increased wth increasing x. On the other hand, as the annealing time increased under N2 atmosphere the Q.f0 values were constant in x$\leq$0.6 region, increased gradually in x$\geq$0.7 region. When 0.97Bi2O3-0.03Al2O3 and 0.76Bi2O3-0.24NiO of 3wt% as sintering additives were added to (Ca0.5La0.5) (Ti0.5Al0.5)O3 (x=0.5) the sintering temperature of 1$600^{\circ}C$ was lowered to 140$0^{\circ}C$, and the relative dielectric constant($\varepsilon$r) and temperature coefficient of resonant frequency($\tau$f) were not nearly changed. The addition of 0.97Bi2O3-0.03Al2O3 and 0.76Bi2O3-0.24NiO of 3wt% to (Ca0.5La0.5)(Ti0.5Al0.5)O3 made the Q.f0 values to be lower about 15% and 34%, respectively.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제27권9호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2022

안과 환자의 질병을 판단하기 위해서는 특수 촬영 장비를 통해 찍은 안구영상을 이용한 안과의사의 주관적 판단의 개입이 전통적으로 활용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 안과 의료진이 질병을 판단할 때 보조적 도움이 될 수 있도록 객관적 진단결과를 제시해주는 각막궤양 의미론적 분할방법에 대하여 제안하였다. 이를 위해 DeepLab 모델을 활용하였고 그 중 Backbone network으로 Xception과 ResNet 네트워크를 이용하였다. 실험결과를 나타내기 위한 평가지표로 다이스 유사계수와 IoU 값을 이용하였고 ResNet101 네트워크를 사용하였을 때 'crop & resized' 이미지에 대해 최대 평균 정확도 93%의 다이스 유사계수 값을 보였다. 본 연구는 객체 검출을 위한 의미론적 분할모델 또한 안구의 각막궤양 부분과 같은 불규칙하고 특이한 모양을 추출하고 분류하는데 뛰어난 결과를 도출할 수 있는 성능을 보유하고 있음을 보여주었다. 향후 학습용 Dataset을 양적으로 보강하여 실험결과의 정확도를 제고할 수 있도록 하고 실제 의료진단 환경에서 구현되어 사용되어 질 수 있도록 할 계획이다.