• 전자공학회논문지CI
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.87-93
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• 2008

IEEE802.15.4 체계의 USN 센서노드 무선통신부에 내장하기 위한 5.0GHz 광대역 RF 주파수 합성기를 $0.18{\mu}m$ 실리콘 CMOS 기술을 이용하여 설계하였다. 고속 저잡음 특성을 얻기 위하여 VCO, 프리스케일러, 1/N 분주기, ${\Sigma}-{\Delta}$ 모듈레이터 분수형 분주기, PLL 공통 회로 등의 설계 최적화에 중점을 두고 설계하였으며, 특히 VCO는 N-P MOS 코어 구조 및 12단 캡 뱅크를 적용하여 고속 저전력 및 광대역 튜닝 범위를 확보하였다. 설계된 칩의 크기는 $1.1*0.7mm^2$이며, IP로 활용하기 위한 코어 부분의 크기는 $1.0*0.4mm^2$이다. 2가지 종류의 주파수합성기를 설계한 다음 모의실험을 통하여 비교 분석해 본 결과 일부 특성만 개선한다면 IP로써 사용하는데 문제가 없을 것으로 나타났다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제83권1호
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• pp.42-50
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• 2020

Background: Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is regarded as a potential biomarker for identifying eosinophilic inflammation. We aimed to evaluate the clinical implication of FeNO and its influence on inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) prescription rate in Korean chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Methods: FeNO level and its association with clinical features were analyzed. Changes in the prescription rate of ICS before and after FeNO measurement were identified. Results: A total of 160 COPD patients were divided into increased (≥25 parts per billion [ppb], n=74) and normal (<25 ppb, n=86) FeNO groups according to the recommendations from the American Thoracic Society. Compared with the normal FeNO group, the adjusted odds ratio for having history of asthma without wheezing and with wheezing in the increased FeNO group were 2.96 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.40-6.29) and 4.24 (95% CI, 1.37-13.08), respectively. Only 21 out of 74 patients (28.4%) with increased FeNO prescribed ICS-containing inhaler and 18 of 86 patients (20.9%) with normal FeNO were given ICS-containing inhaler. Previous exacerbation, asthma, and wheezing were the major factors to maintain ICS at normal FeNO level and not to initiate ICS at increased FeNO level. Conclusion: Increased FeNO was associated with the history of asthma irrespective of wheezing. However, FeNO seemed to play a subsidiary role in the use of ICS-containing inhalers in real-world clinics, which was determined with prior exacerbation and clinical features suggesting Th2 inflammation.

• 대한전자공학회논문지SD
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• 제47권12호
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• pp.75-82
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• 2010

본 논문은 다중대역 송수신기 CMOS RFIC 단일 칩을 위한 광대역 델타시그마 분수분주형 주파수합성기에 관한 것이다. 광대역 VCO의 LC Tank에 6-bit Switched Capacitor Array Bank를 작용하여 2340~3940 MHz의 출력주파수 범위를 가지도록 하였으며, 위상동기 전 Capacitor Bank Code를 선택하기위한 VCO Frequency Calibration 회로는 전체 주파수대역에서 $2{\mu}s$이하로 보정을 마치는 뛰어난 성능을 보여준다. 광대역 VCO로부터 T-DMB/DAB/FM Radio의 LO 신호를 생성하기 위해 선택 가능한 다중분주비 ${\div}2$, ${\div}16$, ${\div}32$를 가지는 LO 신호 발생기는 L-Band (1173 ~ 1973 MHz), VHF-III (147 ~ 246 MHz), VFH-II (74~123 MHz)에서 I/Q신호를 생성한다. Integrated Phase Noise는 전체 대역에서 0.8 degree RMS 이하로 측정되어 매우 낮은 위상잡음을 보여주었다. 또한, VCO Frequency Calibration 시간을 포함하는 주파수합성기의 전체 동기시간은 $50{\mu}s$ 이하로 측정되었다. 이 광대역 델타시그마 분수분주형 주파수합성기는 $0.13{\mu}m$ CMOS공정으로 제작되었으며, 1.2 V 전원전압에서 15.8 mA의 전류를 소모한다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권9호
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• pp.1514-1524
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• 2021

Objective: To develop a radiomics risk score based on dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI for prognosis prediction in patients with glioblastoma. Materials and Methods: One hundred and fifty patients (92 male [61.3%]; mean age ± standard deviation, 60.5 ± 13.5 years) with glioblastoma who underwent preoperative MRI were enrolled in the study. Six hundred and forty-two radiomic features were extracted from volume transfer constant (K^trans), fractional volume of vascular plasma space (V_p), and fractional volume of extravascular extracellular space (V_e) maps of DCE MRI, wherein the regions of interest were based on both T1-weighted contrast-enhancing areas and non-enhancing T2 hyperintense areas. Using feature selection algorithms, salient radiomic features were selected from the 642 features. Next, a radiomics risk score was developed using a weighted combination of the selected features in the discovery set (n = 105); the risk score was validated in the validation set (n = 45) by investigating the difference in prognosis between the "radiomics risk score" groups. Finally, multivariable Cox regression analysis for progression-free survival was performed using the radiomics risk score and clinical variables as covariates. Results: 16 radiomic features obtained from non-enhancing T2 hyperintense areas were selected among the 642 features identified. The radiomics risk score was used to stratify high- and low-risk groups in both the discovery and validation sets (both p < 0.001 by the log-rank test). The radiomics risk score and presence of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutation showed independent associations with progression-free survival in opposite directions (hazard ratio, 3.56; p = 0.004 and hazard ratio, 0.34; p = 0.022, respectively). Conclusion: We developed and validated the "radiomics risk score" from the features of DCE MRI based on non-enhancing T2 hyperintense areas for risk stratification of patients with glioblastoma. It was associated with progression-free survival independently of IDH mutation status.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.63-77
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• 2015

Objectives The combination extract of four kinds of herbs, Gastrodia elata, Liriope platyphylla, Dimocarpus longan, and Salvia miltiorrhiza, has shown to have memory improving effects in mice. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of the herbal mixture for improving working memory as well as microstructural changes in white matter integrity in individuals with subjective memory complaints. Methods Seventy-five individuals with subjective memory complaints were assigned to receive either placebo (n = 15) or herbal mixture (low-dose group, n = 30 and high-dose group, n = 30) supplementation in an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Changes in working memory performance and fractional anisotropy (FA) values reflecting white matter integrity from baseline to 8-week endpoint were assessed. Results The herbal mixture group showed an increase in working memory performance compared to the placebo group (p for interaction = 0.001). In addition, the herbal mixture group showed an increase in FA values in the temporo-parietal regions (corrected p < 0.05), which are crucially involved in working memory function and are among the most affected regions in patients with cognitive impairments. Conclusions Findings from this study indicate that the herbal mixture may be a promising therapeutic option for individuals with subjective memory complaints.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.988-995
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• 2003

Physiological parameters were measured on six primiparous, non-pregnant Holstein cows prior to peak lactation over a 3-month summer season in southwestern Taiwan. The objectives were to characterize heat stress-induced change in functionality of mammary gland under natural climates of tropical summer and to establish physiological indices applicable to this environment in referring to this change. Environmental and physiological readings, milk and blood samples were taken at 15:00 h biweekly for totally five time points during the study. Climate readings showed that the afternoon humidex value reached the highest (53.5) around mid summer. Rectal temperature of cows taken simultaneously varied between $38.26^{\circ}C$ and $40.02^{\circ}C$ in parallel to humidex. Milk production declined drastically from 29.2 to 22.2 kg/d the first month entering summer but leveled up at end of the summer season suggesting effects exerted by heat stress rather than stages of lactation. Lactose content decreased linearly (p<0.05) with times in summer, from 4.69 to 4.38%. On the other hand, activity of N-acetylglucosaminidase (NAGase) in milk increased linearly to over two folds (p<0.05) during the same intervals. Elevations of fractional constituent of BSA in whey protein and serum cortisol level were also noticed in the course. Measurement of arteriovenous concentration (A-V) difference across the mammary gland demonstrated net uptake of glucose and net release of urea throughout the study period. The amount of urea released from mammary gland increased (p<0.05) progressively from 1.54 to 7.76 mg/dl during summer. It is concluded that gradual regression of mammary gland occurred along the humid tropical summer season. This regression is likely initiated through elevation of body temperature, which is irreversible above certain point. The increased release of urea from mammary gland during heat stress suggests its potential role as an early indicator of suboptimal mammary function.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제30권9호
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• pp.1939-1945
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• 2009

Kinetic investigations on the oxidation of pyrazine and four 2-substituted pyrazines viz., 2-methylpyrazine, 2-ethylpyrazine, 2-methoxypyrazine and 2-aminopyrazine by bromamine-B (BAB) to the respective N-oxides have been studied in HCl$O_4$ medium at 303 K. The reactions show identical kinetics being first-order each in $[BAB]_o\;and\;[pyrazine]_o$, and a fractional- order dependence on $[H^+]$. Effect of ionic strength of the medium and addition of benzenesulfonamide or halide ions showed no significant effect on the reaction rate. The dielectric effect is positive. The solvent isotope effect was studied using $D_2$O. The reaction has been studied at different temperatures and activation parameters for the composite reaction have been evaluated from the Arrhenius plots. The reaction showed 1:1 stoichiometry and the oxidation products of pyrazines were characterized as their respective N-oxides. Under comparable experimental conditions, the oxidation rate of pyrazines increased in the order: 2-aminopyrazine > 2-methoxypyrazine > 2-ethylpyrazine > 2-methylpyrazine > pyrazine. The rates correlate with the Hammett $\sigma$ relationship and the reaction constant $\rho$ was found to be -0.8, indicating that electron donating centres enhance the rate of reaction. An isokinetic temperature of $\beta$ = 333 K, indicated that the reaction was enthalpy controlled. A mechanism consistent with the experimental results has been proposed in which the rate determining step is the formation of an intermediate complex between the substrate and the diprotonated species of the oxidant. The related rate law in consistent with observed results has been deduced.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.29-38
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• 2001

본 연구는 보령댐 호저 퇴적물 중의 영양염류, 중금속의 존재형태와 용출특성에 대하여 조사하였다. 4개 지점의 퇴적물 중 인의 존재형태는 4종류로 분류하였는 데 세립질 퇴적물의 표면에 흡착된 인, 철이나 알누미늄과 금속과 착물을 이룬 인(NAI-P), 칼슘을 포함한 인산염 광물에 포함된 인(apatite P)과 잔류적 인으로 구분하였다. 4개 지점에서 공히 가장 많은량으로 존재하는 인은 잔류인이고, 그 다음은 NAI-P, apatite 인, 흡착된 인의 순서로 나타났다. 총질소와 인의 침전량은 호식성 조건에서 각각 $0.31mg/m^2{\cdot}day$, $29mg/m^2{\cdot}day$이었으며 혐기성 조건에서 각각 $0.12mg/m^2{\cdot}day$와 $13.6mg/m^2{\cdot}day$로 나타났다. 또 총질소와 인의 용출은 호기성 조건에서는 일어나지 않았으며 혐기성 조건에서는 각각 $0.23mg/m^2{\cdot}day$와 $10.5mg/m^2{\cdot}day$로 나타나 보령호의 경우 현재는 용출량보다 침전량이 더 큰 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.29-36
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• 2001

Poylsulfone의 phenyl 고리에 각각 -Br과 $-Si(CH_{3})_{3}$ 기능기를 치환시킨 BPSf와 TMSPSf을 합성하고, BPSf막, TMSPSf막 그리고 BPSf/TMSPSf 블렌드막에 대한 $O_{2}$와 $N_{2}$의 투과특성을 조사 $\cdot$ 비교하였다. BPSf막은 PSf막에 비해 높은 이상분리인자를 보였는데, 이는 유도 쌍극자에 의한 사슬간의 극성 상호작용 때문에 사슬간의 인력이 증가하고 따라서 사슬간의 거리가 감소하기 때문이라고 설명할 수 있다. 반면 TMSPSf막의 경우 부피가 큰 $-Si(CH_{3})_{3}$ 의 치환으로 인해 자유부피가 커져 PSf 보다 높은 투과도 계수를 나타내었다. 이러한 상반된 경향을 보이는 BPSf와 TMSPSf을 블렌드하여 제조한 BPSf/TMSPSf막의 경우 PSf보다 이상분리인자는 약간 감소한 반면 높은 투과도 계수를 나타내었다. 고분자의 구조와 투과 특성과의 상관관계를 밝히기 위해 고분자의 자유부피와 투과도 계수를 플로트한 결과, 투과도 계수가 자유부피에 잘 연관됨을 알 수 있었으며, 특히 specific free volme(SFV)과의 연관성이 보다 우수함을 알 수 있었다.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.29-34
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• 2014

본 논문에서는 다중 사용자 다중 안테나 하향링크 채널에서 에너지 효율을 향상시키기 위하여 zero-forcing beamforming (ZFBF) 전처리 필터 기반의 기지국 활성 안테나 수 최적화 기법을 제안한다. 제안하는 기법에서는 최적의 안테나 수를 찾는 연산과정의 복잡도를 줄이기 위하여 사용자의 순시 채널 이득 대신 ZFBF의 평균 채널 이득을 사용한다. 그리고 분수함수 형태의 목적함수를 차를 이용한 목적함수로 변환하여 최적의 안테나 수와 최대 에너지 효율을 찾는 과정을 반복 수행하여 문제를 해결한다. 모의실험을 통해 제안하는 기법의 에너지 효율은 exhaustive search 방법으로 찾은 최대 에너지 효율과 거의 동일함을 확인한다.