• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.3.1-3.8
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• 2024

This article is a narrative review that discusses the recommended sample size requirements to design a pilot study to assess the reliability of a questionnaire. A list of various sample size tables that are based on the kappa agreement test, intra-class correlation test and Cronbach's alpha test has been compiled together. For all calculations, type I error (alpha) was set at a maximum value of 0.05, and power was set at a minimum value of 80.0%. For the kappa agreement test, intra-class correlation test, and Cronbach's alpha test, the recommended minimum sample size requirement based on the ideal effect sizes shall be at least 15, 22, and 24 subjects respectively. By making allowances for a non-response rate of 20.0%, a minimum sample size of 30 respondents will be sufficient to assess the reliability of the questionnaire. The clear guideline of minimum sample size requirement for the pilot study to assess the reliability of a questionnaire is discussed and this will ease researchers in preparation for the pilot study. This study provides justification for a minimum requirement of a sample size of 30 respondents specifically to test the reliability of a questionnaire.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제31권8C호
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• pp.795-800
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• 2006

In this paper, the minimum mean square error(MSE) convergence of the RBF equalizer is evaluated and compared with the linear equalizer based on the theoretical minimum MSE. The basic idea of comparing these two equalizers comes from the fact that the relationship between the hidden and output layers in the RBF equalizer is also linear. As extensive studies of this research, various channel models are selected, which include linearly separable channel, slightly distorted channel, and severely distorted channel models. In this work, the theoretical minimum MSE for both RBF and linear equalizers were computed, compared and the sensitivity of minimum MSE due to RBF center spreads was analyzed. It was found that RBF based equalizer always produced lower minimum MSE than linear equalizer, and that the minimum MSE value of RBF equalizer was obtained with the center spread which is relatively higher(approximately 2 to 10 times more) than variance of AWGN. This work provides an analytical framework for the practical training of RBF equalizer system.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.627-646
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• 1997

In order to find the degree of osseointegration at bone-implant interface of clinically successful implants, models including the 3.75mm wide, 10mm long screw type $Br{\aa}nemark$ implant as a standard and cylinder, 15mm long, 5.0mm wide, two splinted implants, and implants installed in various cancellous bone density were designed. Also, the amount of load and material of prostheses were changed. The stress and minimum contact fraction were analyzed on each model using three-dimensional finite element method(I-DEAS and ABAQUS version 5.5). The results of this study were as follows. 1. 10mm long, 3.75mm diameter-screw type implant had $36.5{\sim}43.7%$ of minimum contact fraction. 2. Cylinder type implant showed inferior stress distribution and higher minimum contact fraction than screw type. 3. As implant length was increased, minimum contact fraction was increased a little, however, maximum principal stress was decreased. 4. Implants with a large diameter had lower stress value with slightly higher minimum contact fraction than standard screw type. 5. Two splinted implants showed no change of minimum contact fraction. 6. The higher bone density, the lower stress value. 7. The material of occlusal surface had no effect on the stress of the bone-implant interface.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2017

철근콘크리트 휨부재의 최소철근비는 부재의 취성 파괴를 방지하기 중요한 설계 인자이다. 콘크리트구조기준과 도로교설계기준에서 사용되는 최소철근비는 단면의 유효 깊이 및 모멘트 팔길이에 대한 가정을 통해 산정되었다. 따라서 이 연구에서는 재료 모델과 힘의 평형 관계를 통해 합리적으로 최소철근비를 산정할 수 있는 방법을 제안하였다. 연구 결과 도로교설계기준의 포물-사각형 곡선을 통해 산정된 최소 철근비는 현재 설계 기준에 의한 최소철근비의 약 52~80% 수준으로 산정되어 경제적인 설계가 가능한 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 재료 모델을 통한 최소철근량이 배치된 부재의 연성 능력은 현재 설계 기준에 의한 값의 약 89% 수준으로 평가되었으나, 부재의 연성도는 7 이상으로 충분한 연성능력을 보였다. 따라서 제안된 포물-사각형 곡선을 통한 최소철근비는 휨부재 설계의 이론적 합리성 뿐만 아니라 안전성 및 경제성을 확보할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.106-112
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• 1997

본 연구는 직류 저항회로의 개폐불꽃에 의한 폭발성 가스의 점화한계를 실험적으로 고찰하였다. 실험은 IEC형 불꽃점화 시험장치의 폭발용기에 폭발성 가스(메탄-공기 프로판-공기, 에틸렌-공기, 수소-공기)를 각각 넣고 텅스텐 전극과 카드뮴 전극사이에서 발생하는 3,200회의 개폐불꽃에 의한 점화유무를 확인하므로서 점화한계를 구하였다. 또한 실험장치의 점화감도교정을 실험한 후에 실시하므로서 실험의 정확성을 기하였다. 실험결과 최소 점화 전류값을 갖는 최소점화한계농도는 메탄-공기 8.3 [$Vol\%$], 프로판-공기 5.25[$Vol\%$], 에틸렌-공기 7.8[$Vol\%$], 수소-공기 21[$Vol\%$]로서 기존의 실험결과와 유사한 결과를 나타내었다. 또한 최소점화한계농도에서 전압과 최소점화잔류와의 관계를 구한 결과 최소점화한계는 메탄, 프로판, 에틸렌, 수소가스의 순서로 낮아졌고 점화전류의 크기는 전원전압의 크기와 반비례하고, 전극의 과열현상으로 인하여 전압 약 20(V)이하에서는 최소점화전류가 2(A)를 넘으면서 심화한계곡선이 급격히 상승한다는 것 등을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2004

본 연구는 임상적으로 증상이 없는 단순흉부방사선사진에서 심흉비를 측정하였고 남자 263명(52%), 여자 237명(48%) 등 500명을 대상으로 하였다. 500명 전체에 대한 심흉비의 평균은 0.48이었으며 일반적인 정상 심흉비 0.50보다 낮은 경우가 319명(63.8%), 정상치 0.50보다 높은 경우가 181명(36.2%)으로 나타났다. 정상 심흉비 0.50보다 높은 심흉비를 보인 181명의 연령대별 분석에서 30대는 17명으로 9.4%를 차지하고 있으며 30대 대상자 125명 기준으로는 13.7%, 전체 대상자 500명 기준으로는 3.4%가 정상치보다 높게 나타났다. 40대는 22명으로 12%를 차지하고 있으며 40대 대상자 125명 기준으로는 17.7%, 전체 대상자 500명 기준으로는 4.4%가 정상치보다 높게 나타났다. 50대는 54명으로 30%를 차지하고 있으며 50대 대상자 125명 기준으로는 43%, 전체 대상자 500명 기준으로는 10.8%가 정상치보다 높게 나타났다. 60대는 88명으로 49%를 차지하고 있으며 60대 대상자 125명 기준으로는 69%, 전체 대상자 500명 기준으로는 17.6%가 정상치보다 높게 나타났다.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.768-788
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• 2021

The reversible data hiding technique safely transmits secret data to the recipient from malicious attacks by third parties. In addition, this technique can completely restore the image used as a transmission medium for secret data. The reversible data hiding schemes have been proposed in various forms, and recently, the reversible data hiding schemes based on interpolation are actively researching. The reversible data hiding scheme based on the interpolation method expands the original image into the cover image and embed secret data. However, the existing interpolation-based reversible data hiding schemes did not embed secret data during the interpolation process. To improve this problem, this paper proposes embedding the first secret data during the image interpolation process and embedding the second secret data into the interpolated cover image. In the embedding process, the original image is divided into blocks without duplicates, and the maximum and minimum values are determined within each block. Three way searching based on the maximum value and two way searching based on the minimum value are performed. And, image interpolation is performed while embedding the first secret data using the PVD scheme. A stego image is created by embedding the second secret data using the maximum difference value and log function in the interpolated cover image. As a result, the proposed scheme embeds secret data twice. In particular, it is possible to embed secret data even during the interpolation process of an image that did not previously embed secret data. Experimental results show that the proposed scheme can transmit more secret data to the receiver while maintaining the image quality similar to other interpolation-based reversible data hiding schemes.

• 한국방송∙미디어공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국방송공학회 2010년도 하계학술대회
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• pp.74-76
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• 2010

Digital images or videos are used in modern digital devices. The resolution of HDTV in digital broadcasting system is higher than that of previous analog systems. Also, mobile phone with 3G can provide images as well as video streaming services in realtime. In these circumstances, the visual quality of images has become an important factor. We can make image clear by transient improvement process that reduces transient in edges. In this paper, we present an transient improvement algorithm. The proposed algorithm improves edges by making smooth edge to steep edge. Before performing transient improvement algorithm, edge detection algorithm should be operated. Laplacian operator is used in edge detection, and the absolute value of it is used to calculate gain value. Then, local maximum and minimum values are computed to discriminate current pixel value to raise up or pull down. Compensating value that gain value multiplies with the difference between maximum (or minimum) value and current pixel value adds (or subtracts) to current pixel value. That is, improved signal is generated by making the narrow transient of edge. The advantage of proposed algorithm is that it doesn't produce shooting problem like overshoot or undershoot.

• 한국마이크로전자및패키징학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국마이크로전자및패키징학회 2006년도 ISMP 2006
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• pp.293-316
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• 2006

[ $\blacksquare$ ] I/O Signal $\square$ We see adequate margin for the RC B design $\square$ Minimum ODW value is 328ps using Ac to DC measurement for the read case. $\square$ Minimum ODW value is 350ps using AC to DC mesurement method for the write case. $\blacksquare$ CLK Signal $\square$ The slew-rate decreases when the Cterm value increases $\square$ Lower slew-rate could effect delay and jitter. $\square$ There are some ldge issues during transitions with lower Cterm and without Cterm. $\square$ Our recommendation for the Cterm value range is between 1.5pF to 2.4pF. $\blacksquare$ ADD/CMD/Ctrl Signal $\square$ High output slew-rate at low VDD causes ring back that reduces voltage margin because of x-talk. $\square$ 30ohm Rterm for the CTRL signal shows a better signal integrity result compared to 36ohm.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 1971

The author measured the maximum interincisal distance by means of the sliding caliper. The subjects measured here were 149 healthy Korean males and 229 females, ranging from 15 to 49 years old, with normal occlusion. The results were as follows; 1. The mean value of maximum interincisal distance was $50.03{\pm}0.22mm$. in male and $45.18{\pm}0.14mm$. in female. 2. There was a significant difference in the mean value between male female. 3. The interincisal distances in maximum opening were slightly larger in male than female. 4. There was no significant difference in the mean value between the age groups in Korean adults. But it has been revealed that there was apparent difference in the mean value between 15~19 years and 20~29 years old, in female. 5. It has been appeared that maximum interincisal distance in male was 69mm, minimum 37mm., and maximum interincisal distance in female was 58mm. minimum. 30mm.