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Research and practice of health monitoring for long-span bridges in the mainland of China

  • Li, Hui;Ou, Jinping;Zhang, Xigang;Pei, Minshan;Li, Na
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.555-576
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    • 2015
  • The large number of long-span bridges constructed in China motivates the applications of structural health monitoring (SHM) technology. Many bridges have been equipped with sophisticated SHM systems in the mainland of China and in Hong Kong of China. Recently, SHM technology has been extended to field test systems. In this view, SHM can serve as a tool to develop the methods of life-cycle performance design, evaluation, maintenance and management of bridges; to develop new structural analysis methods through validation and feedback from SHM results; and to understand the behavior of bridges under natural and man-made disasters, rapidly assess the damage and loss of structures over large regions after disasters, e.g., earthquake, typhoon, flood, etc. It is hoped that combining analytical methods, numerical simulation, small-scale tests and accelerated durability tests with SHM could become the main engine driving the development of bridge engineering. This paper demonstrates the above viewpoint.

Mixed Reality Based Radiation Safety Education Simulator Platform Development : Focused on Medical Field (혼합현실 기반 방사선 안전교육 시뮬레이터 플랫폼 개발 : 의료분야 중심으로)

  • Park, Hyong-Hu;Shim, Jae-Goo;Kwon, Soon-Mu
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.44 no.2
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    • pp.123-131
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    • 2021
  • In this study, safety education contents for medical radiation workers were produced based on Mixed Reality(MR). Currently, safety training for radiation workers is based on theory. This is insufficient in terms of worker satisfaction and efficiency. To address this, we created ICT(Information and Communication Technologies)-based MR radiation worker safety education content. The expected effect of Mixed Reality worker safety education content is that education is possible without space and time constraints, realistic education is possible without on-site training, and interaction between images is possible through reality-based 3D images, enabling self-directed learning Is that. In addition, learning in a virtual space expressed through HMD(Head Mounted Display) is expected to make education more enjoyable and increase concentration, thereby increasing the efficiency of education. A quantitative evaluation was conducted by an accredited institution and a qualitative evaluation was performed on users, which received excellent evaluation. The MR safety education conducted in this study is expected to be of great help to the education of medical radiation workers, and is expected to develop into a new educational paradigm as online education in accordance with Corona 19 progresses.

Studies on the Development of Improved Health Beverages containing Bioactive Peptide from Hydrolysates of Cheese Whey Protein: A Review (생리활성 펩타이드를 함유하는 치즈 유청단백질 가수분해물로부터 기능성 건강음료 개발에 관한 연구: 총설)

  • Yoo, Sung-Ho;Seo, Kun-Ho;Chon, Jung-Whan;Kim, Hyun-Sook;Song, Kwang-Young;Lim, Jong-Soo;Yoon, Sung-Sik;Paik, Hyun-Dong;Yoon, Yoh-Chang
    • Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.109-125
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    • 2013
  • Recently, functional foods and bioactive components in foods have drawn the attention and interest of food scientists, nutritionists, health professionals, and general consumers. Bioactive whey protein is a highly concentrated milk serum isolate or concentrate, which is high in protein (80~90% protein by weight), carbohydrate- and sugar-free, and nonfat or very low in fat. Bioactive whey protein enhances both healthy and deficient immune systems. In general, ultrafiltered whey protein contains various whey protein concentrate peptides, which could be used for manufacturing probiotics added to health beverages. Hence, the objective of this paper was to review the published literature on research of new functionally improved health beverages using various bioactive components extracted from milk and dairy products.

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Antioxidant and Whitening Effects of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb Water Extract (짚신나물 물 추출물의 항산화 활성 및 미백효과에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Tae-Hyuk;Kim, Jeong-Mi;Baek, Jong-Mi;Kim, Tae-Woo;Kim, Dae-Jung;Park, Jeong-Hae;Choe, Myeon
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.177-184
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    • 2011
  • This study was performed to assess the antioxidant activities and whitening effects of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb on melanin synthesis. The whitening effects of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb water extracts were examined by in vitro mushroom tyrosinase assay and B16BL6 melanoma cells. We assessed inhibitory effect of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb water extract on expression of melanogenic enzyme proteins including tyrosinase, tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TRP-1) and tyrosinase-related protein 2 (TRP-2) in B16BL6 cells. Inhibitory effect of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb onto free radical generation was determined by measuring DPPH and hydroxyl radical scavenging activitie. Our results indicated that Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb water extract effectively inhibited free radical generation. In DPPH and hydroxy radical scavenging activity, Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb water extract had a potent anti-oxidant activity in a dose-dependent manner. They significantly inhibited tyrosinase activity in vitro and in B16BL6 melanoma cells. Also, Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb suppressed the expression of tyrosinase in B16BL6 melanoma cells. These results show that Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb inhibited melanin production on the melanogenesis. The underlying mechanism of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb on whitening activity may be due to the inhibition of tyrosinase activity. We suggest that Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb may be useful as new natural active ingredients for antioxidant and whitening cosmetics.

Dot Idea (.IDEA): A New Concept for an Incubation Program and Open Innovation Based on User Needs

  • Maldaner, Luis Felipe;Simon, Luisa;Aranha, Carlos Eduardo de Souza
    • World Technopolis Review
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.82-96
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    • 2018
  • This paper discussed the application process of the Dot Idea program. The Dot Idea program is an incubation and open innovation program co-created by Unitec, an incubator at Tecnosinos Tech Park, and an SAP innovation team. The main objective of this study was to cover an existing gap in the literature regarding the practical application of an open innovation methodology. Many companies seek interaction with external parties to enable advancement toward identified innovation opportunities. Technology clusters, parks, and incubators have played an important role in promoting connections and interaction. Consequently, the Dot Idea program emerged as a result of a joint effort to create a program using a design science research methodology aiming to foster new businesses and strengthen Brazil and Latin America as a hub to develop new solutions for traditional organizations. In regards to lessons learned, the Dot.health trial had some success but also experienced difficulties; these related to the relationships between startups and a hospital's internal teams, and startups' needs to be funded from the beginning in order to be fully dedicated to a project.

Research towards New Innovation Strategies in Korea via Focused Group Method

  • Park, Sung-Uk;Kwak, Jae-Won;Kim, Hyun-Cheol
    • Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.222-237
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    • 2022
  • As the COVID-19 pandemic crisis left developing countries with economic setbacks, it is high time to highlight that innovative technologies lead the digital economy. The big powers including the United States and China are already implementing industrial policies that involve large-scale fiscal expenditures to secure the lives and safety of their people. To prepare for the future up to 2025, this paper reflects opinions of industry-academia-research experts regarding changes in the external environment and industry trends. By reflecting results of focus group interviews and changes in the external environment and industry trends, a new high-level 5X strategy (Digital Transformation, Energy Transformation, Bio Health Transformation, Supply Chain Transformation, and Research Transformation) to solve national tasks required for the existing ten policy demand fields and ten agenda during lower-level policy implementation stages were derived.

Urban Informatics: Using Big Data for City Scale Analytics

  • Koo, Bonsang;Shin, Byungjin
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2015.10a
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    • pp.41-43
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    • 2015
  • Urban Informatics, the application of data science methodologies to the urban development and planning domain, has been increasingly adopted to improve the management and efficiency of cities. This paper introduces state of the art use cases in major cities including New York, London, Seoul and Amsterdam. It also introduces recent advances in using Big Data by multi-lateral institutions for poverty reduction, and startups utilizing open data initiatives to create new value and insights. Preliminary research performed on using Seoul's open data such as building permit data and health code violations are also introduced to demonstrate opportunities in this relatively new but promising area of research.

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The Influence on Castability of Nickel-Chromium Alloys according to Burn-out Temperature and Recast Content Ratio (소환온도(燒還溫度)와 재(再) 주조금속(鑄造金屬) 함량비(含量比)가 Ni-Cr계(係) 비귀금속(非貴金屬) 합금(合金)의 가주성(可鑄性)에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Hyo-Byeang
    • Journal of Technologic Dentistry
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.51-55
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    • 1986
  • The castability of base metal alloys for dental casting in influenced by burn-out temperature and recent percentage. Burn-out temperatures for casting are set at 200$^{\circ}F$ interval from 1000$^{\circ}F$ to 1800$^{\circ}F$. According to recast metal percent in new cast alloy metal alloys are tested. The results are as followings: 1. In the new alloy(100%), the castability is the most. 2. The burn-out temperature in 1600$\sim$1800$^{\circ}F$, castability of 100% new alloy was more four times than of 50% new alloy plus 50% recast alloy. The using of 50% new alloy and 50% recast alloy, therefore, was unlike in castability. 3. The burn-out temperature in 1600$^{\circ}F$, castability of 100% new alloy was more than four times in soaking 20 minutes, but there was no any difference at 18700$^{\circ}F$. 4. It is investigated that the optimal burn-out temperature is 1600$^{\circ}F$ for the C & B alloy.

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Phytophthora Species, New Threats to the Plant Health in Korea

  • Hyun, Ik-Hwa;Choi, Woobong
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.331-342
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    • 2014
  • Given the lack of a resistant genetic pool in host plants, the introduction of exotic invasive pathogens can result in epidemics that affect a specific ecosystem and economy. Plant quarantine, which is designed to protect endemic plant resources, is a highly invaluable safeguard that should keep biosecurity with increasing international trade and global transportation. A total of 34 species of plant pathogens including Phytophthora infestans were documented as introduced from other countries into Korea from 1900 to 2010. The genus Phytophthora, classified in oomycetes, includes more than 120 species that are mostly recognized worldwide as highly invasive plant pathogens. After 2000, over 50 new species of Phytophthora were identified internationally as plant pathogens occurring in crops and forest trees. In Korea, Phytophthora is also one of the most serious plant pathogens. To date, 22 species (about one-fifth of known species) of the genus have been identified and reported as plant pathogens in the country. The likelihood of new exotic Phytophthora species being introduced into Korea continues to increase, thus necessitating intensive plant quarantine inspections. As new potential threats to plant health in Korea, six Phytophthora species, namely, P. alni, P. inundata, P. kernoviae, P. pinifolia, P. quercina, and P. ramorum, are discussed in this review with focus on history, disease, biology, management, and plant quarantine issues.