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Analysis of Papers Published on Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society in 2006

  • Chung, Hyun-Tai;Yang, Hee-Jin;Yi, Min-A;Kim, Dong-Gyu
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제40권6호
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    • pp.476-480
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    • 2006
  • Since the authors participated in the editorial committee in October 2001, many dramatic changes have been introduced to the Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society[JKNS]. The format, the external appearance, the editorial system, and the reviewing process have been transformed with new standpoints to enhance the quality and to raise the level of JKNS. The authors reviewed papers published on JKNS in 2006 with special interest on the changes of JKNS during last five years. In total, 186 articles were published on JKNS in 2006. Because the editorial committee asked two review articles to renowned neurosurgeons, there were 184 peer-reviewed articles. Eighty seven clinical articles, eighty one case reports, seven laboratory investigations, four special articles and five technical reports were published. This distribution changed from the previous year with marginal value of statistical significance [p=0.101]. The ratio of the original articles [laboratory investigations and clinical articles] decreased to 51.1% from 57.5% of 2005 but the difference was not statistically significant [p=0.222]. The number of laboratory investigations significantly decreased to 7 [3.8%] from 19 [10.4%] of 2005 [p=0.014]. Other changes such as number of authors per article, number of institutes which published papers on JKNS have been examined to assess the trend and/or change in characteristics of papers published on JKNS.

클라우드 환경에서 수사 실무와 법적 과제 (Practical and Legal Challenges of Cloud Investigations)

  • 조슈아 제임스;장윤식
    • 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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    • 제14권6호
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    • pp.33-39
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    • 2014
  • 클라우드 컴퓨팅 서비스의 확산으로 범죄수사를 위한 증거수집의 관점에서 불확실성으로 인한 다양한 실무적이고 법적인 문제가 제기되고 있다. 이 논문은 클라우드 환경에 대한 일반적인 수사상의 논점을 개관하고, 관할과 국제공조를 비롯한 문제점을 진단한다. 실무적으로 직접적으로 수사관이 접속하는 경우와 서비스제공자의 협조를 받는 경우의 장단점을 비교하여 실무적 개선방안을 논의하고 이에 따른 관할의 중복과 서비스 약정 및 포렌식적으로 무결한 데이터 수집 등 법률적 쟁점을 정리한다.

Damage detection of mono-coupled multistory buildings: Numerical and experimental investigations

  • Xu, Y.L.;Zhu, Hongping;Chen, J.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • 제18권6호
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    • pp.709-729
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    • 2004
  • This paper presents numerical and experimental investigations on damage detection of mono-coupled multistory buildings using natural frequency as only diagnostic parameter. Frequency equation of a mono-coupled multistory building is first derived using the transfer matrix method. Closed-form sensitivity equation is established to relate the relative change in the stiffness of each story to the relative changes in the natural frequencies of the building. Damage detection is then performed using the sensitivity equation with its special features and minimizing the norm of an objective function with an inequality constraint. Numerical and experimental investigations are finally conducted on a mono-coupled 3-story building model as an application of the proposed algorithm, in which the influence of modeling error on the degree of accuracy of damage detection is discussed. A mono-coupled 10-story building is further used to examine the capability of the proposed algorithm against measurement noise and incomplete measured natural frequencies. The results obtained demonstrate that changes in story stiffness can be satisfactorily detected, located, and quantified if all sensitive natural frequencies to damaged stories are available. The proposed damage detection algorithm is not sensitive to measurement noise and modeling error.

Cost of Treatment for Cancer: Experiences of Patients in Public Hospitals in India

  • Nair, Kesavan Sreekantan;Raj, Sherin;Tiwari, Vijay Kumar;Piang, Lam Khan
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제14권9호
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    • pp.5049-5054
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    • 2013
  • Background: To assess the treatment pattern and expenditure incurred by cancer patients undergoing treatment at government tertiary hospitals in India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study of 508 cancer patients randomly selected from tertiary cancer hospitals funded by central/state governments located in major cities of five states in India, namely Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Mizoram, during March - May 2011 was conducted. Information related to direct costs, indirect costs and opportunity costs incurred on investigations and treatment, major source of payment and difficulties faced by patients during the course of treatment was collected. Results: About 45% of the patients used private health facilities as the first point of contact for cancer related diseases as against 32% in public hospitals. About 47% sought private health facilities for cancer investigations, 21% at district/sub-district hospitals, and about 4% contacted primary health care facilities. A majority of the patients (76%) faced financial problems while undergoing treatment. Conclusions: The results highlight the importance of involving the primary health care system in the cancer prevention activities.

논의 기반 일반화학 실험과정에서 예비과학교사들의 모델링 능력 변화과정 분석 (Analysis of Changes in Preservice Science Teachers’ Modeling Ability in Argument-based General Chemistry Laboratory Investigations)

  • 강여은;남정희;조혜숙
    • 대한화학회지
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    • 제60권4호
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    • pp.276-285
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    • 2016
  • 이 연구는 논의 기반 일반화학 실험과정에서 나타나는 예비과학교사들의 모델링 능력 및 이의 변화과정을 알아보는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 이를 위해 일반화학을 수강하는 사범대학 1학년 학생 21명을 대상으로 6개 주제에 대한 논의 기반 일반화학 실험 수업을 진행하였으며, 예비과학교사의 모델링 능력을 알아보기 위해 논의 기반 일반화학 실험에서 작성하는 보고서의 모델링 단계를 분석하였다. 그 결과 모델의 요소에 대한 이해를 바탕으로 자신만의 모델링 전략을 가지고 있는 학생이 제시하는 모델의 수준이 높게 나타났으며, 논의 기반 일반화학 실험활동이 거듭되면서 모델링 능력이 향상되는 것으로 나타났다.

STATUS AND PERSPECTIVE OF TWO-PHASE FLOW MODELLING IN THE NEPTUNE MULTISCALE THERMAL-HYDRAULIC PLATFORM FOR NUCLEAR REACTOR SIMULATION

  • BESTION DOMINIQUE;GUELFI ANTOINE;DEN/EER/SSTH CEA-GRENOBLE,
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • 제37권6호
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    • pp.511-524
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    • 2005
  • Thermalhydraulic reactor simulation of tomorrow will require a new generation of codes combining at least three scales, the CFD scale in open medium, the component scale and the system scale. DNS will be used as a support for modelling more macroscopic models. NEPTUNE is such a new generation multi-scale platform developed jointly by CEA-DEN and EDF-R&D and also supported by IRSN and FRAMATOME-ANP. The major steps towards the next generation lie in new physical models and improved numerical methods. This paper presents the advances obtained so far in physical modelling for each scale. Macroscopic models of system and component scales include multi-field modelling, transport of interfacial area, and turbulence modelling. Two-phase CFD or CMFD was first applied to boiling bubbly flow for departure from nucleate boiling investigations and to stratified flow for pressurised thermal shock investigations. The main challenges of the project are presented, some selected results are shown for each scale, and the perspectives for future are also drawn. Direct Numerical Simulation tools with Interface Tracking Techniques are also developed for even smaller scale investigations leading to a better understanding of basic physical processes and allowing the development of closure relations for macroscopic and CFD models.

Paralytic Ileus Secondary to Electrolyte Imbalance: A Case Study in a 16 Year Old Female

  • OKAFOR, Henry Chukwuemeka;IKPEAMA, Osita John;OKAFOR, Jane Nkechinyere;OKAFOR, Rita Ifeyinwa
    • 식품보건융합연구
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    • 제8권1호
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    • pp.17-20
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    • 2022
  • Paralytic ileus is a metabolic state in which the intestines fail to transmit peristalsis due to failure of the neuromuscular mechanism in the small intestines and colon. It is a major cause of morbidity in hospitalized patients especially during late presentations and points of mismanagement. The causes include infections, electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia, hyponatremia), surgeries and medications. When the exact cause of the disease condition is identified and corrected, paralytic ileus is usually resolved. This case report is that of a 16 year old female who was admitted and managed as a case of paralytic ileus. The patient presented with symptoms of fever, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting and inability to pass stool or flatus. There was associated body weakness, reduced urine output and weight loss. She was properly examined clinically and sent for various investigations. Investigations such plain abdominal X-Ray, serum electrolyte estimation, chest X-Ray and full blood count were carried out. The results of the investigations done were in keeping with the diagnosis of paralytic ileus, electrolyte imbalance and ongoing sepsis. She was subsequently managed through nil per oral, adequate fluid rehydration, antibiotics and correction of electrolyte imbalance. Following stable clinical state and investigation results, she was discharged and advised on follow-up.

Which Alarm Symptoms Are Associated With Abnormal Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Among Thai Children?

  • Anundorn Wongteerasut
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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    • 제27권2호
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    • pp.113-124
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    • 2024
  • Purpose: Alarm symptoms (red flag signs) are crucial indications for management decisions on pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy. We aimed to identify items in the alarm symptoms and pre-endoscopic investigations that predict abnormal endoscopy results. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted among children aged under 18 years undergoing endoscopy. The patients were classified into normal and abnormal endoscopic groups. The incidence of alarm symptoms and pre-endoscopic investigations were compared between the groups. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine independent risk factors for abnormal endoscopy. Results: Of 148 participants, 66 were classified in the abnormal endoscopy group. Compared with the normal group, the abnormal group had a significantly higher prevalence of alarm symptoms. Moreover, hematemesis/hematochezia, anemia, low hemoglobin level, hypoalbuminemia, rising erythrocyte sedimentation rate, increased serum lipase, and blood urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio were significantly higher in the abnormal endoscopy group than in the normal group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that hematemesis/hematochezia and low hemoglobin level were independent risk factors for abnormal endoscopy. Conclusion: The alarm symptoms and pre-endoscopic investigations were evaluated using predictive factors for abnormal pediatric endoscopic findings. According to multivariate logistic regression analysis, hematemesis/hematochezia and low hemoglobin levels were independent risk factors for abnormal endoscopy.