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A transducer array for focusing the ultrasound setting angle (초음파 집속을 위한 트랜스듀서 어레이 집속 각도 설정)

  • Lee, Sang-sik
    • The Journal of Korea Institute of Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.45-48
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    • 2016
  • The treatment of obesity have been developed various devices for the treatment of obesity, the ultrasound is to be made after the state changes to become easy fat decomposition by heat and vibrations to facilitate the flow of blood and lymph fatty acid released into the blood. There is such ultrasonic transducer array is used in obesity therapy focusing angle of the transducer array and the frequency may have a significant impact on the degradation of fat. In this paper, we set the frequency that reaches the shortest time to a set temperature 27kHz, 1MHz, by applying a transducer with a diameter of 5mm, 10mm, 16mm for the frequency of 3MHz, obtain the wavelength and near the stomach in order to set the frequency of the transducer array, which was set to the focusing angle of the transducer with three contact surfaces. As a result, the time to reach the set temperature was short days when 3MHz frequency, the focusing angle is titrated is $40^{\circ}$.

Enhancing Production Rate of Emulsion via Parallelization of Flow-Focusing Generators (유동-집속 생성기의 병렬화를 통한 에멀젼 생산속도 향상)

  • Jeong, Heon-Ho
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.56 no.5
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    • pp.761-766
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    • 2018
  • Droplet-based microfluidic device has led to transformational new approaches in various applications including materials synthesis and high-throughput screening. However, efforts are required to enhance the production rate to industrial scale because of low production rate in a single droplet generator. In here, we present a method for enhancing production rate of monodisperse droplets via parallelization of flow-focusing generators. For this, we fabricated a three-dimensional monolithic elastomer device (3D MED) that has the 3D channel structures in a single layer, using a double-sided imprinting method. We demonstrated that the production rate of monodisperse droplet is increased by controlling the flow rate of continuous and dispersed phases in 3D MED with 8 droplet generators. Thus, we anticipate that this microfluidic system will be used in wide area including microparticle synthesis and screening system via encapsulation of various materials and cells in monodisperse droplets.

Integrated Hybrid Device for High-Efficiency Size-Tunable Particle Separation (고효율 크기 가변적 입자 분리를 위한 통합 하이브리드 소자)

  • Choo, Seung Hee;Park, Jion;Kim, Tae Eun;Gang, Tae Gyeoung;An, Jun Seok;Oh, Gayeong;Kim, Yeojin;Park, Kyu Been;Park, Chaewon;Lee, Minjeong;Lim, Hyunjung;Nam, Jeonghun
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.43 no.3
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    • pp.170-176
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    • 2022
  • Cell separation from a heterogenous mixture sample is an essential process for downstream analysis in biological, chemical, and clinical applications. This study demonstrates an integrated hybrid device of the viscoelastic focusing in a straight rectangular channel and subsequent size-based separation using acoustophoresis to attain high efficiency and separation tunability. For particle pre-alignment in a viscoelastic fluid, the flow rate higher than 10 μl/min was required. Surface acoustic wave-based lateral migration of particles with different sizes (13 and 27 ㎛) was examined at various applied voltages and flow rate conditions. Therefore, the flow rate of 100 μl/min and the applied voltage of 20 Vpp can be used for size-based particle separation.

Genetic Variation of the Pleurotus ostreatus Complex Based on Isozyme Analysis (동위효소 분석에 의한 Pleurotus ostreatus Complex의 유전적 변이)

  • Lee, Hee-Kyung;Yoo, Young-Bok;Min, Kyung-Hee
    • The Korean Journal of Mycology
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    • v.27 no.5 s.92
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    • pp.328-336
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    • 1999
  • Isozyme comparisons of mycelial extracts from Pleurotus ostreatus were undertaken using isoelectric focusing. Enzyme isozyme patterns were Used to describe the extent of geographical diversity and degree of intraspecific variation in these extracts. A total of 77 bands were resolved from six different enzymes. Cluster analyses were performed using the zymograms for esterase (EST), glucose phosphate isomerase (GPI), leucine aminopeptidase (LAP), malate dehydrogenase(MDH), peroxidase (POX), and phosphoglucomutase (pGM). EST gave multiple banding patterns, while less variability was observed for GPI, MDH, and PGM. Cluster analyses demonstrated that strains of P. ostreatus from geographically different origins are genetically divergent, supporting the idea that there is little or no gene flow between these geographically distant population groups.

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Numerical Computations of Extreme Wave Load on a Cylinder Using Frequency-Focusing unidirectional waves

  • Kyoung, Jo-Hyun;Hong, Sa-Young;Sung, Hong-Gun
    • Proceedings of the Korea Committee for Ocean Resources and Engineering Conference
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    • 2006.11a
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    • pp.135-140
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    • 2006
  • Numerical computations are made to predict wave loads on a vertical cylinder in an extreme wave. To generate the extreme wave, a frequency-focused unidirectional wave is adopted in three-dimensional numerical wave tank. The mathematical formulation is wide in the scope of the potential theory with fully nonlinear free surface conditions. As a numerical method, finite element method based on variational principle is applied. Comparisons between the present numerical results and the previous computation data. show a good agreement.

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An Experimental Study on Optimal Condition of Aerodynamic Lens in the Modified ISPM (개선형 ISPM에서 공기역학적 렌즈의 최적조건에 대한 실험적 연구)

  • 임효재;차옥환;설용태
    • Journal of the Semiconductor & Display Technology
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.1-4
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    • 2004
  • An experimental study was conducted on the optimal configuration and size of ADFL(Aerodynamic Focusing Lens) which used in modified ISPM(In-Situ Particle Monitoring). The particle counting efficiency has been known as a function of distance and size of ADFL, thus we varied these parameters to find out the optimum values. From a result of experiment, it was found that two lenses and 6mm space between them showed a maximum particle measuring efficiency. To apply this modified ISPM to semiconductor manufacturing field, we need more experiment about the pressure change, flow rate, and input particle size.

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Positive Attitude to Overcome Inner Suffering: Focusing on the Main Character Heathcliff in the Novel "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë

  • Wooyoung Kim
    • International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.75-84
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    • 2024
  • The novel literature of the Romantic era was characterized by emotionally charged and imaginatively rich works. During this period, authors brought a new flow to the literary scene by exploring romantic themes in their unique styles. Various themes and genres emerged, diversifying the novel's target audience. It was during this era that Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" was published. In this paper, we aim to explore the theme of alleviating internal turmoil within this novel, focusing on one enigmatic character, Heathcliff, among the main protagonists. We will illuminate Heathcliff's tumultuous past, analyzing the intricate connections of events that led to profound psychological anguish. By scrutinizing his actions and outward expressions, this paper seeks to understand the manifestation of his internal pain in interactions with other characters. We present a more comprehensive understanding of "Wuthering Heights," transcending the conventional boundaries of literary analysis. It not only proposes practical methods for alleviating internal turmoil but also sheds light on the timeless theme of divine love, offering readers a profound framework for interpreting the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of inner peace.

Characteristics of mobile casual games and their effects on flow experience and customer satisfaction, loyalty (모바일 캐주얼 게임 몰입이 만족도 및 충성도에 미치는 영향)

  • Baek, Youngsuk;Lee, Ho;Lee, Dong Hyun
    • Knowledge Management Research
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.17-34
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    • 2015
  • Mobile causal games have unique features differentiating itself with video or online games and a good understanding of user experience is important to save time, effort and money by focusing on key features. The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate relationships among flow experience, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty in the context of mobile casual games. Fun, skillfulness, ease of use, instant connectivity, challenge were suggested as important characteristics of mobile casual games and included in the research model to see what factors might influence flow experience of mobile casual game users.

Examination of Cavitation-Induced Surface Erosion Pitting of a Mechanical Heart Valve Using a Solenoid-Actuated Apparatus

  • Lee, Hwan-Sung;Hwang, Sung-Won;Katsuyuki Yamamoto
    • Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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    • v.17 no.9
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    • pp.1339-1348
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    • 2003
  • Several factors, including peak dp/dt of the ventricular pressure and maximum closing velocity of leaflet have been studied as indices of the cavitation threshold. In the present study, just before closing velocity of the leaflet has been studied as indices of the cavitation threshold, and cavitation erosion on the surface of a mechanical valve was examined by focusing on squeeze flow and the water hammer phenomenon during the closing period of the valve. A simple solenoid-actuated test device that can directly control the valve closing velocity was developed, and opening-closing tests of 3,000 and 40,000 cycles were performed at various closing velocities. There was a closing velocity threshold to occur erosion pitting of valve surface, and its value was about 0.4 m/s in this study. Cavitation-induced erosion pits were observed only in regions where squeeze flow occurred immediately before valve closure On the other hand, the number of the pits was found to be closely related to an area of water hammer-induced pressure wave below the critical pressure defined by water vapor pressure. Therefore, it was concluded that cavitation is initiated and augmented by the two pressure drops due to squeeze flow and water hammer phenomenon, respectively.

A Study of Factors Affecting Continuous Intention of Social Network Games : Focusing on Smart Device Users (소셜 네트워크 게임의 지속사용의도에 영향을 미치는 요인에 관한 연구 : 스마트 기기 사용자를 중심으로)

  • Kim, Jeongwook;Jang, Choulho
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.235-255
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    • 2014
  • Social Network Service (SNS) with emergence of Web 2.0 have been developed rapidly. Unlike other games, social network game is based on the relationship with smart devices and studied for user-centered behavior as a potential factor derived from the Technical Acceptance Model (TAM). This research is conducted for finding out influencing factors on continuous intention for smart device users. Therefore, the independent variables consist of subjective norm, mobility, playfulness, self-efficacy, and ease of use. The intermediate variables also compose of flow, and user satisfaction and the dependent variables as continuous intention. The result of study shows the following: First, subjective norm, playfulness, self-efficacy and ease of use except mobility have the positive effect on user flow. Second, subjective norm, mobility, playfulness and ease of use except self-efficacy have significantly the positive effect on user satisfaction. Finally, user flow has significantly the positive effect on user satisfaction and continuance intention and a factor of user satisfaction have significantly the positive effect on continuance intention.