• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.128-138
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• 2019

Purpose: Segmental analysis of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is not clinically used for compositional error source evaluation. Instead, dose verification is routinely used for plan-specific quality assurance (QA). While this approach identifies the resultant error, it does not specify which machine parameter was responsible for the error. In this research study, we adopted an approach for the segmental analysis of VMAT as a part of machine QA of linear accelerator (LINAC). Methods: Two portal dose QA plans were generated for VMAT QA: a) for full arc and b) for the arc, which was segmented in 12 subsegments. We investigated the multileaf collimator (MLC) position and dosimetric accuracy in the full and segmented arc delivery schemes. A MATLAB program was used to calculate the MLC position error from the data in the dynalog file. The Gamma passing rate (GPR) and the measured to planned dose difference (DD) in each pixel of the electronic portal imaging device was the measurement for dosimetric accuracy. The eclipse treatment planning system and a MATLAB program were used to calculate the dosimetric accuracy. Results: The maximum root-mean-square error of the MLC positions were <1 mm. The GPR was within the range of 98%-99.7% and was similar in both types of VMAT delivery. In general, the DD was <5 calibration units in both full arcs. A similar DD distribution was found for continuous arc and segmented arcs sums. Exceedingly high DD were not observed in any of the arc segment delivery schemes. The LINAC performance was acceptable regarding the execution of the VMAT QA plan. Conclusions: The segmental analysis proposed in this study is expected to be useful for the prediction of the delivery of the VMAT in relation to the gantry angle. We thus recommend the use of segmental analysis of VMAT as part of the regular QA.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.106-114
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• 2020

Background: Determining patterns of habitat use is key to understanding of animal ecology. Approximately 1% of bird species use brood parasitism for their breeding strategy, in which they exploit other species' (hosts) parental care by laying eggs in their nests. Brood parasitism may complicate the habitat requirement of brood parasites because they need habitats that support both their host and their own conditions for breeding. Brood parasitism, through changes in reproductive roles of sex or individual, may further diversify habitat use patterns among individuals. However, patterns of habitat use in avian brood parasites have rarely been characterized. In this study, we categorized the habitat preference of a population of brood parasitic lesser cuckoos (Cuculus poliocephalus) breeding on Jeju Island, Korea. By using compositional analyses together with radio-tracking and land cover data, we determined patterns of habitat use and their sexual and diurnal differences. Results: We found that the lesser cuckoo had a relatively large home range and its overall habitat composition (the second-order selection) was similar to those of the study area; open areas such as the field and grassland habitats accounted for 80% of the home range. Nonetheless, their habitat, comprised of 2.54 different habitats per hectare, could be characterized as a mosaic. We also found sexual differences in habitat composition and selection in the core-use area of home ranges (third-order selection). In particular, the forest habitat was preferentially utilized by females, while underutilized by males. However, there was no diurnal change in the pattern of habitat use. Both sexes preferred field habitats at the second-order selection. At the third-order selection, males preferred field habitats followed by grasslands and females preferred grasslands followed by forest habitats. Conclusions: We suggest that the field and grassland habitats represent the two most important areas for the lesser cuckoo on Jeju Island. Nevertheless, this study shows that habitat preference may differ between sexes, likely due to differences in sex roles, sex-based energy demands, and potential sexual conflict.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.1626-1634
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• 2018

Ginseng (the root of Panax ginseng Meyer) fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum has been found to attenuate allergic responses in in vitro and in vivo experimental models. Ginseng has been reported to also possess various biological functions including anti-inflammatory activity. The present study was aimed at comparing the anti-allergic effect of ginseng and fermented ginseng extracts on IgE-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in vitro in a murine cell line and in vivo in mice. Fermented ginseng extract (FPG) showed higher inhibitory effect against in vitro and in vivo allergic responses when compared with ginseng extract (PG). The secretion of ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase and interleukin (IL)-4 from the IgE-DNP-stimulated RBH-2H3 mast cells were significantly (p < 0.05) inhibited by FPG treatment, and this effect was concentration-dependent. Further, MKK4 activation and subsequent JNK phosphorylation were attenuated by FPG treatment. The inhibitory effect of FPG on the in vitro allergic response was verified in vivo against IgE-DNP-induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in a mouse model. These data indicated that the fermentation of ginseng with L. plantarum enhanced its anti-allergic effects both in vitro and in vivo. We predict that compositional changes in the ginsenosides caused by the fermentation may contribute to the change in the anti-allergic effects of ginseng. The results of our study highlight the potential of the use of FPG as a potential anti-allergic agent.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.754-768
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• 2017

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a group of industrial aromatic organobromine chemicals that have been used since the 1970s as flame retardants in a wide range of consumer products and articles, including plastics, computers, textiles and upholstery. Commercial PBDEs were added to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention as persistent organic pollutants in May 2009. PBDEs are still frequently found in sludge and effluent from wastewater treatment plants, even though commercial PBDEs were prohibited or voluntarily phased out several years ago. Conventional wastewater treatment processes are not designed to effectively remove PBDEs. This indicates that there is an urgent need for new developments and improvements to enhance upon the treatment techniques which are currently available. Several studies have suggested the potential removal and degradation technologies for PBDEs in wastewater. In this study, the concentrations and compositional profiles of PBDE congeners in sludge and effluent are investigated by analyzing the relevant literature data in relation to their usage patterns in commercial products in North America and South Korea. The strengths and weaknesses of the current PBDEs removal techniques (i.e., biodegradation, zero-valent iron, photolysis, sorption, etc.) are discussed critically. In addition, future research direction regarding the treatment and removal of PBDEs from wastewater is also suggested, based on the literature review.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제62권4호
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• pp.315-322
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• 2019

Seasonal ginsenoside flux in the leaves of 5-year-old Panax ginseng was analyzed from the field-grown ginseng, for the first time, to study possible biosynthesis and translocation of ginsenosides. The concentrations of nine major ginsenosides, Rg1, Re, Rh1, Rg2, R-Rh1, Rb1, Rc, Rb2, and Rd, were determined by UHPLC during the growth in between April and November. It was confirmed total ginsenoside content in the dried ginseng leaves was much higher than the roots by several folds whereas the composition of ginsenosides was different from the roots. The ginsenoside flux was affected by ginseng growth. It quickly increased to 10.99±0.15 (dry wt%) in April and dropped to 6.41±0.14% in May. Then, it slowly increased to 9.71±0.14% in August and maintained until October. Ginsenoside Re was most abundant in the leaf of P. ginseng, followed by Rd and Rg1. Ginsenosides Rf and Ro were not detected from the leaf. When compared to the previously reported root data, ginsenosides in the leaf appeared to be translocated to the root, especially in the early vegetative stage even though the metabolite translocated cannot be specified. The flux of ginsenoside R-Rh1 was similar to the other (20S)-PPT ginsenosides. When the compositional changes of each ginsenoside in the leaf was analyzed, complementary relationship was observed from ginsenoside Rg1 and Re, as well as from ginsenoside Rd and Rb1+Rc. Accordingly, ginsenoside Re in the leaf was proposed to be synthesized from ginsenoside Rg1. Similarly, ginsenosides Rb1 and Rc were proposed to be synthesized from Rd.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제32권12호
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• pp.1392-1400
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• 1995

WC-10wt%Co-Al2O3 ceramic composites, using both the SHS (Self-propagating High Temperature Synthesis) synthesized WC powder method and commercial WC powder, were prepared by varing WC-Co/Al2O3 vol% ratio and sintering temperature (1350℃∼1650℃) for 1 hr in Ar atmosphere. Mechanical characterization has been investigated by Instron meterial testing system and Vicker's hardness test. Compositional and structural chracterizations were carried out by energy-dispersive analysis of X-ray (EDAX) data and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Electrical characterization was carried out by the electrical resistivity measurement using 4-point probe method. As sintering period increased and Al2O3 contents decreased in WC-10wt%Co-Al2O3 ceramic composite, shrinkage and relative density increased, resulting in maximum values at 1600℃. Also the major matrix phase changed with increasing Al2O3 content from 0 to 100 vol%. It was also identified by SEM, EDAX, and electrical resistivity measurement. Based on the results of analysis of flexural strength, toughness and hardness, the mechanical properties of WC-10wt%Co-Al2O3 ceramic composites using the SHS synthesized WC powder were better than those WC-10wt%Co-Al2O3 ceramic composites using commercial WC powder because WC-10wt%Co-Al2O3 ceramic composites using the SHS synthesized WC powder were sintered very well due to small initial particle size. By the addition of 40 vol% Al2O3 [60(WC=10wt%Co)-40Al2O3], it was possible to obtain a proper candidate as a superalloy.

• 스마트미디어저널
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2014

정보디자인에서 중요하게 다루고 있는 정보의 생성, 전달, 처리하는 문제는 인류의 발전 과정과 함께 진화해오고 있다 현대에는 빅데이터 등과 같이 방대하고 복잡하며 인위적인 형태의 정보가 주류를 이루고 있으며, 이 같은 정보를 어떻게 효과적으로 디자인 할 수 있는지에 대한 관심이 증대되고 있다. 본 연구는 방대하고 복잡한 정보를 사용자가 쉽게 지각하고 인지 할 수 있도록하기 위한 방안의 하나로서 자연물을 모티브로 한 시각화 기법에 관해 탐구하였다. 예로부터 자연은 인간의 많은 조형 활동에 영향을 주고 있다. 또한 자연물은 시각적으로 최적화된 형상을 지니며 제품디자인, 건축디자인 등과 같은 다양한 디자인분야에서 디자이너가 문제를 해결하기 위한 영감과 감성을 제공한다. 본 연구는 문헌연구를 통해 자연 물을 정보디자인에서 활용하기 위한 원리로서 '자연물의 구조적 원리'와 '자연물에 대한 관찰 및 분석 원리'를 제안하였다. 또한 이러한 2가지 원리를 정보디자인의 '시각적 재현요소'와 연결시켜서 자연 물을 모티브로 한 정보디자인 연구모형을 제시하였고 사례연구를 통해 그 가능성을 탐색하였다.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.50-55
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• 2005

본 논문에서는 알칼리 금속 이온 교환된 Y-제올라이트를 합성하여 그 성분과 구조를 여러 가지 분석법을 이용하여 확인하였으며, NOx전환 반응에 대하여 비열 플라즈마 기술과 결합한 이들의 촉매 능력에 대한 시험을 하였다. 합성된 LiY NaY KY, CsY의 NOx환원에 대한 반응성을 $100^{\circ}C$에서 $350^{\circ}C$의 온도 범위에서 NOx미터로 측정하였다. $150^{\circ}C$에서 촉매의 초기 반응성은 LiY < KY < NaY < CsY의 순으로 증가하였다. CsY와 NaY의 반응성은 온도에 따라 증가하다가 $200^{\circ}C$에서 최대에 도달하였고 그 이상의 온도에서는 오히려 감소하였다. KY의 반응성은 $200^{\circ}C$까지는 같은 수준을 유지하다가 그 이상의 온도에서는 감소한 반면 LiY의 반응성은 온도가 올라감에 따라 계속 감소하였다. 알칼리 금속 계열 중에서 반응성이 가장 좋은 CsY촉매는 $170{\~}220^{\circ}C$의 온도범위에서 $80\%$의 NOx 전환율을 나타내었다.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.130-134
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• 2015

This research proposes the use of a composition modulated (ZrO₂)_x(Al₂O₃)_1-x film as a charge trapping layer for charge trap flash memory; this is possible when the Zr (Al) atomic percent is controlled to form a variable bandgap as identified by the valence band offsets and electron energy loss spectrum measurements. Compared to memory devices with uniform compositional (ZrO₂)_0.1(Al₂O₃)_0.9 or a (ZrO₂)_0.92(Al₂O₃)_0.08 trapping layer, the memory device using the composition modulated (ZrO₂)_x(Al₂O₃)_1-x as the charge trapping layer exhibits a larger memory window (6.0 V) at the gate sweeping voltage of ±8 V, improved data retention, and significantly faster program/erase speed. Improvements of the memory characteristics are attributed to the special energy band alignments resulting from non-uniform distribution of elemental composition. These results indicate that the composition modulated (ZrO₂)_x(Al₂O₃)_1-x film is a promising candidate for future nonvolatile memory device applications.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.594-599
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• 2003

1.6 $\mu\textrm{m}$ 파장대의 U밴드 광증폭기용 광섬유 소재인 Pr첨가 Ge-Sb-Se 계열 셀레나이드 유리의 굴절률을 분광타원법을 이용하여 결정하였다. 시료의 광물성을 조사하기 위해 투과 파장 영역에서의 타원 스펙트럼을 Sellmeier 분산관계식에 기반한 공기/미시 거칠기층/표면층/기층으로 구성된 4상계의 모델에 적용하여 굴절률과 분산계수 및 박막구조상수를 동시에 얻을 수 있었다. 디스크 형태로 가공된 각 시료의 양면을 대상으로 위치에 따라 수회 반복 측정을 통하여 시료의 표면 거칠기의 영향을 파악함으로써 조성 변화에 대한 굴절률 변화 양상을 보다 정확히 파악하였다. 시료의 표면 거칠기가 굴절률 측정치의 편차에 주된 영향을 미쳤으나 1 몰%에 해당하는 소량의 조성변화에 따른 굴절률 변화를 신뢰할 수 있는 수준으로 결정할 수 있었다. 실험적으로 결정된 조성변화와 굴절률과의 관계식은 단일모드의 셀레나이드 광섬유 제작에 있어 코어와 클래드의 조성을 결정하는데 직접적으로 활용될 수 있다.