• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권14호
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• pp.5701-5707
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• 2014

Background: Salivary gland tumours, which account for approximately 3% of head-neck cancers, are a heterogeneous group and thus it is difficult to identify their epidemiological characteristics. The aim of this study is to determine demographic features and histopathologic distribution of parotid neoplasms in a large sample from Turkey. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively on 136 parotidectomy materials from operations between May 2009-May 2013. Age, gender, tumor diameter, histopathological diagnosis and surgical margin status were recorded. Results: The benign cases were 112 (82.4%), while the malignancies were 24 (17.6%). The accuracy rate of FNAC was 91%. There were 46 (33.8%) male and 90 (66.2%) female patients. Female/male ratio (M/F=0.5) was two, the Warthin (WT) tumor being more apparent in males (p<0.05). Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) was detected most frequently among benign pathologies at 61.6% (69/112), while the Warthin Tumor (WT) was detected as the second most frequent tumor at 20.5% (23/112). Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) and carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (Ca ex PA) were detected at equal frequency at 20.8% (5/24) among malign tumors. These were followed by acinic cell carcinoma at 16.7% (4/24). While the surgical margin was positive in ten patients with malignant tumors (41.7%), all of the benign tumors were negative (p<0.01). No significant difference was detected in the age-gender of patients, tumor size and distribution of sites among benign and malignant groups (p>0.05). Conclusions: Pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequently reported benign tumor almost in all global literature. Yet, the distribution of malignant tumors displays geographical differences. Based on these data, we believe that our findings will provide a significant contribution to future epidemiological studies. We think that it will be beneficial to generate awareness on parotid tumors and ensure a fight against smoking as with all head-neck cancers.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.45-56
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• 2024

Purpose: This study utilizes value chain analysis to investigate the distribution of benefits in the snubnose pompano product value chain, aiming to ascertain how these benefits are obtained by the farmers. Research design, data and methodology: The study approaches the assessment components from the economic analysis framework of the value chain. It investigates the various actors involved in the value chain of snubnose pompano fishery products in the South-Central Coast region of Vietnam from 2020 to 2022. Data collection is conducted through direct interviews with the actors utilizing survey questionnaires. Results: The results indicate that farmers, traders, and processors are key actors in the chain. The distribution of benefits between farmers and other actors has improved and tended towards greater harmony over the years. However, farmers receive benefits that are not commensurate with their value-added contribution. Farmers contribute the greatest value-added, but their profit margin share is not commensurate with the ratio of their value-added contribution to the chain. Farmers suffer the highest degrees of losses caused by price fluctuation and production risks, while other actors face smaller risks. Conclusions: The study offers some recommendations to adjust the distribution of benefits and risks among participants in this value chain.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.202-210
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• 2014

목적: 이 연구의 목적은 abfraction병소가 있는 금속도재관수복 치아를 수복하거나 하지 않을 때 나타나는 응력집중과 분포를 유한요소분석으로 평가하는 것이다. 재료 및 방법: 상악 제1 소구치를 선정하여 총 10개의 유한요소모델을 만들었다. 모델 1은 자연치; 모델 2는 협측과구개측 백악법랑경계 상방 2 mm에 변연이 위치한 금속도재관; 모델 3은 협측과구개측 백악법랑경계에 변연이 위치한 금속도재관; 모델 4는 abfraction병소를 가진 자연치; 모델 5와 6은 다른 조건은 각각 모델 2와 3과 동일하면서 abfraction병소를 가진 치아; 모델 7은 abfraction병소를 가지고 composite resin으로 수복된 자연치;모델 8과 9는 각각 모델 5와 6과 동일한 모델에 abfraction병소를 composite resin으로 수복한 후 금속도재관 장착한 치아; 모델 10은 composite resin으로 abfraction lesion을 수복하고 금속도재관의변연을 abfraction병소보다 하방에 위치시킨 치아였다. 위치를 서로 달리한 하중 load A와 load B를 가하여, 각 기준점에서의 von Mises stress값들을 측정하여 비교하였다. 결과: Abfraction병소가 있는 치아에 load A 또는 load B를 주었을 때, 응력은 lesion의 apex에 집중되었다. 반면, abfraction병소를 composite resin으로 충전한 치아에 load A 또는 load B를 주었을 때 응력값은 apex에서 감소하였다. 결론: Abfraction이 있는 치아는 복합 레진으로 수복해주는 것이 응력의 집중을 줄여서 병소의 예후에 유리한 것으로 나타났으며, Abfraction이 발생된 치아를 금속 도재관으로 수복할 경우 협측변연을 법랑질 상에 위치시키는 것이 유리하였다.

• ALGAE
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.299-315
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• 2011

The morphology, taxonomy, and distribution of species belonging to the diatom family Rhizosoleniaceae were studied from the marine coastal waters of Korea. Rhizosolenid diatom taxa were collected at 30 sites from September 2008 to February 2010 and were analyzed by light and scanning electron microscopy. We identified 6 rhizosolenid genera, including Rhizosolenia, Proboscia, Pseudosolenia, Neocalyptrella, Guinardia, and Dactyliosolen. We describe 5 genera in this study, except Rhizosolenia. Five genera were compared in detail with congeneric species. Six genera within the family Rhizosoleniaceae were divided into two groups based on morphological diagnostic characters including valve shape, areolae pattern, the shape of external process, and girdle segments in the column. The first group had a conoidal valve and loculate areolae, which comprised Rhizosolenia, Proboscia, Pseudosolenia, and Neocalyptrella, and the second group of Guinardia and Dactyliosolen showed a flat or rounded valve and poroid areolae. Important key diagnostic characters were based on valve shape, areolae pattern on the segment, external process, position of the tube, and the valve margin. D. phuketensis was new to Korean coastal waters.

• 한국초전도ㆍ저온공학회논문지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.17-19
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• 2006

A novel clock distribution technique for pipelined-RSFQ logics using variable Bias Currents of JTLs as delay-medium is newly proposed. RSFQ logics consist of several logic gates or blocks connected in a pipeline structure. And each block has variable delay difference. In the structure, this clock distribution method generates a set of clock signals for each logic blocks with suitable corresponding delays. These delays, in the order of few to tens of pS, can be adjusted through controlling bias current of JTL of delay medium. While delays with resistor value and JJ size are fixed at fabrication stage, delay through bias current can be controlled externally, and thus, is heavily investigated for its range as well as correct operation within current margin. Possible ways of a standard delay library with modular structure are sought for further modularizing Pipelined-RSFQ applications. Simulations and verifications are done through WRSpice with Hypres 3-um process parameters.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.441-456
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• 2001

ABB-CE＇s regionalization methodology for the core inlet flow distribution map is reviewed. This methodology merges the test data of fuel assembly locations which are either in symmetry or strongly correlated with others. It increases the number of available test data for each regional flow factor It makes up effectively for the deficiency due to limited number of test data. It also contributes to making the core inlet flow distribution smoother not only locally but also over the entire core, and to relieving the impacts of test errors that may happen due to some do- calibrated local pressure measurement taps. As a result, the core inlet How distribution data becomes more statistically useful and thus the conservatism involved in handling the core inlet flow factors for the thermal margin analysis is expected to be reduced. Meanwhile, the regionalized map may lose the unique local characteristics in core inlet flow distribution too much. By an alternative approach introduced in the present work, it is shown that such a disadvantage can be mitigated somewhat if the engineering judgement is made more

• 유통과학연구
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.89-98
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• 2022

Purpose: Due to the rapid growth of e-commerce in Thailand, the operational excellence of distribution service providers has been elevated. Thus, this research investigated the key drivers of operational performance of e-commerce distributors in Thailand. The research contains key variables: the analytics capabilities of an organization, supply chain disruption orientation, innovation capability, and operational performance. Research design, data, and methodology: An online survey is administered to top managers and key personnel (N=425) employed for at least one year in Thailand's top five e-commerce distributors. The sampling methods were conducted using purposive sampling, quota sampling, and convenience sampling. Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Model were applied to analyze and confirm the model's goodness-of-fit and hypothesis testing. Results: The findings reveal that an organization's analytics capabilities significantly affect supply chain disruption orientation and supply chain resilience. Furthermore, operational performance is affected by supply chain disruption, supplier quality management, and innovation capability. Nevertheless, supply chain resilience and digital supply chain have no significant effect on operational performance. Conclusions: The results imply that supply chain digitalization could drive higher operational performance. Distribution businesses are encountering transformation and disruption, which should address the high level of a digital supply chain, innovation, and quality management to maximize their profit margin and delivery service quality.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2012

전자 소자의 기술이 발달함에 따라 전력은 증가하고, 전압은 낮아지고, 입출력 범프 수가 증가하는 반면, 범프 피치는 크게 줄어들지 못하기 때문에 전력전달과 분배 문제는 점점 심각해지고 있다. 그동안 전력전달 문제를 해결하기 위해선 대부분 회로나 아키텍처 차원에서 에너지를 적게 소모하는 방법을 주로 연구해 왔으나, 최근 회로분야와 동시에 새로운 공정설계를 통해서 전력전달 및 분배를 높이고 발열 문제도 처리하는 interconnect 공정 기술이 중요시 되고 있다.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.98-104
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• 2004

본 논문에서는 사고나 계획정전 등으로 인한 건전 정전구간에 신속하게 전원을 공급하는 방안을 제시하였다. 제시한 부하복구방안은 연계개폐기로부터 공급피더 방향으로 계통을 역방향으로 탐색하고 탐색시 저장된 경로와의 조합을 이용하여 구해짐으로써 계통의 탐색공간이 대폭 줄어들게 되어 신속한 복구방안의 제시가 가능하다. 또한 공급 여유량을 미리 확보하는 2단계의 부하복구, 모든 구간에 대한 복구가 불가능한 경우 부하를 차단하는 방안 등이 포함되어 있으므로 광역정전이나 다중사고 및 중요수용가를 고려한 부하복구, 배전자동화시스템과 연계된 부하 복구에도 이용할 수 있다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.43-56
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of investing into technology development on banking performance in an emerging country. Research design, data and methodology: Based on the data of 12 commercial banks listed in Vietnam from 2011 to 2019 and performing multivariable regression analyses as well as conducting a variety of robustness tests, we carry out the empirical investigation to discover this impact. Results: Our empirical evidence shows that these spending help to improve significantly performance of banks. Particularly, the technology expenditures have positive effect on the net interest margin and the non-interest income in which the level of influence on the latter is relatively remarkable in comparison with the former. At the same time, the result does not support the view that increasingly spending on technology may lead banks to face the risk of instability. Conclusions: Overall, our empirical analysis indicates that increasing investment into distribution information and communication technologies will help to enhance business strategies of banks and thus we advocate the bright side of technology development and digitalization in banking sector. We believe that the research is useful for both managers, regulators and policy makers in Vietnam as well as in countries having similar financial structure.