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국내 공공도서관의 이용자 행위조사.분석에 따른 공간구성에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Spatial Configuration by Investigation and Analysis of user's behavior of Public Libraries in Korea)

  • 이수경;김용승
    • 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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    • 제17권6호
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    • pp.188-196
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    • 2008
  • The study aims to find out the changing aspects of contemporary Korean libraries so called public in terms of their spatial configuration. In so doing, it analysed 14 recently built libraries by investigation of user's behavior. Interview and observation were conducted as a method of investigation. The method of analysis was based on statistics by mapping spatial data. As the result, it could be said that most users have a clear goal in Korea. In some libraries, the distinct characteristics of behavior show that users visit other functional rooms including functional rooms for the purpose. It could be said that the configuration of space in recently public libraries become more public as a place. In view of domestic affairs, in terms of users need, the reading room for personal study have features of the most private room and a static activity. so that the reading room separate from the other functional rooms in floor, but it adjoin other functional rooms in the horizontal configuration. so its location make offset a role of functional rooms can be interactive with each other, except reading room.

Identification of functional SNPs in genes and their effects on plant phenotypes

  • Huq, Md. Amdadul;Akter, Shahina;Nou, Ill Sup;Kim, Hoy Taek;Jung, Yu Jin;Kang, Kwon Kyoo
    • Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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    • 제43권1호
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2016
  • Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) is an abundant form of genetic variation within individuals of species. DNA polymorphism can arise throughout the whole genome at different frequencies in different species. SNP may cause phenotypic diversity among individuals, such as individuals with different color of plants or fruits, fruit size, ripening, flowering time adaptation, quality of crops, grain yields, or tolerance to various abiotic and biotic factors. SNP may result in changes in amino acids in the exon of a gene (asynonymous). SNP can also be silent (present in coding region but synonymous). It may simply occur in the noncoding regions without having any effect. SNP may influence the promoter activity for gene expression and finally produce functional protein through transcription. Therefore, the identification of functional SNP in genes and analysis of their effects on phenotype may lead to better understanding of their impact on gene function for varietal improvement. In this mini-review, we focused on evidences revealing the role of functional SNPs in genes and their phenotypic effects for the purpose of crop improvements.

Reasoning Non-Functional Requirements Trade-off in Self-Adaptive Systems Using Multi-Entity Bayesian Network Modeling

  • Saeed, Ahmed Abdo Ali;Lee, Seok-Won
    • 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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    • 제24권3호
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    • pp.65-75
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    • 2019
  • Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) play a crucial role during the software development process. Currently, NFRs are considered more important than Functional Requirements and can determine the success of a software system. NFRs can be very complicated to understand due to their subjective manner and especially their conflicting nature. Self-adaptive systems (SAS) are operating in dynamically changing environment. Furthermore, the configuration of the SAS systems is dynamically changing according to the current systems context. This means that the configuration that manages the trade-off between NFRs in this context may not be suitable in another. This is because the NFRs satisfaction is based on a per-context basis. Therefore, one context configuration to satisfy one NFR may produce a conflict with another NFR. Furthermore, current approaches managing Non-Functional Requirements trade-off stops managing them during the system runtime which of concern. To solve this, we propose fragmentizing the NFRs and their alternative solutions in form of Multi-entity Bayesian network fragments. Consequently, when changes occur, our system creates a situation specific Bayesian network to measure the impact of the system's conditions and environmental changes on the NFRs satisfaction. Moreover, it dynamically decides which alternative solution is suitable for the current situation.

Free Flap Reconstruction in Patients with Traumatic Injury of the Forefoot

  • Kang, Shin Hyuk;Oh, Jeongseok;Eun, Seok Chan
    • Journal of Trauma and Injury
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    • 제32권3호
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    • pp.187-193
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    • 2019
  • Many techniques have been developed for reconstruction of the hand; however, less attention has been paid to foot reconstruction techniques. In particular, reconstruction of the forefoot and big toe has been considered a minor procedure despite the importance of these body parts for standing and walking. Most of the weight load on the foot is concentrated on the forefoot and big toe, whereas the other toes have a minor role in weight bearing. Moreover, the forefoot and big toe are important for maintaining balance and supporting the body when changing directions. Recently, attention has been focused on the aesthetic appearance and functional aspects of the body, which are important considerations in the field of reconstructive surgery. In patients for whom flap reconstruction in the forefoot and big toe is planned, clinicians should pay close attention to flap survival as well as functional and cosmetic outcomes of surgery. In particular, it is important to assess the ability of the flap to withstand functional weight bearing and maintain sufficient durability under shearing force. Recovery of protective sensation in the forefoot area can reduce the risk of flap loss and promote rapid rehabilitation and functional recovery. Here, we report our experience with two cases of successful reconstruction of the forefoot and big toe with a sensate anterolateral thigh flap, with a review of the relevant literature.

In-silico characterization and structure-based functional annotation of a hypothetical protein from Campylobacter jejuni involved in propionate catabolism

  • Mazumder, Lincon;Hasan, Mehedi;Rus’d, Ahmed Abu;Islam, Mohammad Ariful
    • Genomics & Informatics
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    • 제19권4호
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    • pp.43.1-43.12
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    • 2021
  • Campylobacter jejuni is one of the most prevalent organisms associated with foodborne illness across the globe causing campylobacteriosis and gastritis. Many proteins of C. jejuni are still unidentified. The purpose of this study was to determine the structure and function of a non-annotated hypothetical protein (HP) from C. jejuni. A number of properties like physiochemical characteristics, 3D structure, and functional annotation of the HP (accession No. CAG2129885.1) were predicted using various bioinformatics tools followed by further validation and quality assessment. Moreover, the protein-protein interactions and active site were obtained from the STRING and CASTp server, respectively. The hypothesized protein possesses various characteristics including an acidic pH, thermal stability, water solubility, and cytoplasmic distribution. While alpha-helix and random coil structures are the most prominent structural components of this protein, most of it is formed of helices and coils. Along with expected quality, the 3D model has been found to be novel. This study has identified the potential role of the HP in 2-methylcitric acid cycle and propionate catabolism. Furthermore, protein-protein interactions revealed several significant functional partners. The in-silico characterization of this protein will assist to understand its molecular mechanism of action better. The methodology of this study would also serve as the basis for additional research into proteomic and genomic data for functional potential identification.

함수적 사고를 지도하기 위한 초등학교 교사의 지식 분석: 수학 과제 및 수업 전략에 대한 지식을 중심으로 (An Analysis of Elementary School Teachers' Knowledge of Functional Thinking for Teaching: Focused on Mathematical Tasks and Instructional Strategies)

  • 방정숙;선우진
    • 한국초등수학교육학회지
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.343-364
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    • 2017
  • 초등학교 수학에서 함수적 사고는 매우 중요하지만, 함수적 사고를 지도하는 데 중요한 역할을 하는 교사에 대한 연구는 부족한 편이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 함수적 사고를 지도하기 위한 수학 과제 및 수업 전략에 대한 지식을 살펴보기 위하여 검사 도구를 개발한 후 초등학교 교사 119명을 대상으로 조사하였다. 분석 결과, 초등학교 교사들은 대부분 곱셈 관계와 덧셈 관계의 과제를 적절하게 개발할 수 있었고, 비연속적인 대응표의 활용과 같은 수업 전략에 대하여 함수적 사고 지도의 측면에서 설명할 수 있었다. 반면 일부 교사들은 함수적 사고에 대한 중요한 아이디어를 충분히 이해하지 못했다. 연구 결과를 토대로, 함수적 사고를 지도하기 위한 초등학교 교사의 지식에 관하여 시사점을 논의하였다.

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외식기업의 기능적 일치성이 정보탐색비용의 절감과 긍정적 감정, 부정적 감정 그리고 충성도에 미치는 영향 (The Effect of Functional Congruence on the Information Search Cost Reduction, Positive Emotions, Negative Emotions, and Loyalty in Restaurant)

  • 한영위;최상혁;손정영
    • 한국프랜차이즈경영연구
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    • 제13권3호
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    • pp.45-55
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: Consumers' experience of functional attributes is remembered, and the experience lowers the cost of consumers' input from their point of view and reduces uncertainty. It also plays an important role in consumers' positive emotions and responses. Accordingly, if information search costs are reduced in terms of the costs perceived by consumers about restaurants, a strategy differentiated from other companies can be established. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of functional congruence of restaurant stores on information search cost reduction, positive/negative emotions, and loyalty. Research Design, Data, and Methodology: This study investigated functional congruence, information search cost reduction, and positive/negative emotions. The structural relationship between loyalty was analyzed. To verify this, a research hypothesis was established based on previous studies and a research model was constructed. The questionnaire items were modified and used according to the current study, based on previous studies. The data were collected using the questionnaire method from 187 people who had dining out experience. Frequency analysis was performed to confirm demographic characteristics. Reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the collected data were verified. The research model was analyzed with a structural equation modeling (SmartPLS 4). Results: The findings show that functional congruence had significant positive effects on information search cost reduction and positive emotion, but no significant effect on negative emotion. Information search cost reduction had significant positive effects on positive emotion/negative emotion but did not significantly affect loyalty. Lastly, both positive and negative emotions had significant positive effects on loyalty. Conclusion: Based on transaction cost theory, this study found how functional congruence and information search cost reduction influence consumers' emotions. The functional attributes of restaurants were perceived by customers as information, thus uncertainty was decreased. Finally, appropriate management strategies and implications of functional congruence and information search cost in the restaurant were suggested.

슬관절 주위에 발생한 골종양 환자에서 종양 대치물을 이용한 재건술 후 기능적 평가 및 보행 분석의 유용성 (Utility of Gait Analysis and Functional Assessment of Prosthetic Reconstruction in Bone Tumor around the Knee)

  • 이진호;설영준;정성택
    • 대한골관절종양학회지
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    • 제18권2호
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    • pp.51-58
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    • 2012
  • 목적: 슬관절 주위에 발생한 골종양 환자에서 종양 대치물을 이용한 재건술의 결과와 보행 분석의 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년부터 2010년까지 슬관절 주위에 발생한 골종양에 대하여 광범위 절제술 후 종양 대치물을 이용한 재건술을 시행 받은 30명 중 7명을 대상으로 하였으며 기능적 결과 및 보행 분석 검사를 평가하였다. 결과: SF-36 점수는 신체적, 정신적 역할제한 항목에서 각각 100% (100점)으로 높은 점수를 보였으며 일반 건강상태, 신체적 기능 정도, 활력, 사회적 기능에서 낮은 점수를 나타냈다. 또한 MSTS 평가의 종합 평균 점수는 88.1% (23.8점[17-27])였다. 보행 분석 검사상 평균 보행속도 97.2 m/s, 평균 분속수 105.6 step/min, 평균 활보장 111.3 m, 평균 보장 61.5 cm, 유각기 39.8%cycle, 입각기 60.1%cycle, 평균 단하지 지지기 37.1%cycle, 평균 양하지 지지기 13.0%cycle, 평균 발 들림시기 60.7%cycle였다. 결론: 슬관절 주위 종양에 대한 광범위 절제술 후 종양 대치물을 이용한 재건술은 좋은 기능적결과를 기대할 수 있으며, 보행 분석 검사는 술후 환자의 상태를 정량적으로 평가함으로써 보행 모습 및 기능을 객관화 할 수 있는 한 방법으로 사료되며 기능적 평가 방법과 함께 치료 및 술 후 재활 계획을 세우는데 도움이 되리라 생각된다.

Role of cyclic AMP in the eye with glaucoma

  • Shim, Myoung Sup;Kim, Keun-Young;Ju, Won-Kyu
    • BMB Reports
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    • 제50권2호
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    • pp.60-70
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    • 2017
  • Glaucoma is characterized by a slow and progressive degeneration of the optic nerve, including retinal ganglion cell (RGC) axons in the optic nerve head (ONH), leading to visual impairment. Despite its high prevalence, the biological basis of glaucoma pathogenesis still is not yet fully understood, and the factors contributing to its progression are currently not well characterized. Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the only modifiable risk factor, and reduction of IOP is the standard treatment for glaucoma. However, lowering IOP itself is not always effective for preserving visual function in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. The second messenger cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (cAMP) regulates numerous biological processes in the central nervous system including the retina and the optic nerve. Although recent studies revealed that cAMP generated by adenylyl cyclases (ACs) is important in regulating aqueous humor dynamics in ocular tissues, such as the ciliary body and trabecular meshwork, as well as cell death and growth in the retina and optic nerve, the functional role and significance of cAMP in glaucoma remain to be elucidated. In this review, we will discuss the functional role of cAMP in aqueous humor dynamics and IOP regulation, and review the current medications, which are related to the cAMP signaling pathway, for glaucoma treatment. Also, we will further focus on cAMP signaling in RGC growth and regeneration by soluble AC as well as ONH astrocytes by transmembrane ACs to understand its potential role in the pathogenesis of glaucoma neurodegeneration.

IL-4-deficient Mice Aggravate Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

  • Hwang, Su-Jin;Chung, Doo-Hyun
    • IMMUNE NETWORK
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    • 제8권3호
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    • pp.90-97
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    • 2008
  • Background: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) comprises a group of lung diseases resulting from repeated inhalation of various antigens such as Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula (SR). HP is categorized as a Th1 disease. Therefore, it has been suggested that IL-4, Th2 type cytokine, plays a protective role in the development of HP. However, the functional role of IL-4 in HP has not been extensively investigated in vivo. Therefore, we investigated the functional role of IL-4 in HP using IL-4 knockout (KO) mice. Methods: HP was induced by repeated exposure to SR in C57BL/6 (B6) and IL-4 KO (C57BL/6 background) mice. Results: IL-4 KO mice aggravated HP in terms of histological alteration, SR-specific immune responses, and inflammatory cell infiltration in the lungs compared with B6 mice. IL-4 KO mice produced high levels of IFN-${\gamma}$, TGF-${\beta}$ and TNF-${\alpha}$ in the lungs, whereas B6 mice showed the enhanced production of IL-4. Moreover, chemokines such as MIP-1${\alpha}$, MCP-1, and RANTES were highly expressed in IL-4 KO mice. IFN-${\gamma}$-secreting CD4, CD8 T cells, and neutrophils were enhanced in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of IL-4 KO mice than those of B6 mice. The administration of recombinant(r) IL-4 restored these immunologic parameters in IL-4 KO mice. Conclusion: These results indicate that IL-4 plays a suppressive role in SR-induced HP by attenuating Th1-dominant immune responses.