• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2007

Hydrogen and electricity are expected to dominate the world energy system in the long term. The world currently consumes about 50 million metric tons of hydrogen per year, with the bulk of it being consumed by the chemical and refining industries. The demand for hydrogen is expected to increase, especially if the U.S. and other countries shift their energy usage towards a hydrogen economy, with hydrogen consumed as an energy commodity by the transportation, residential and commercial sectors. However, there is strong motivation to not use fossil fuels in the future as a feedstock for hydrogen production, because the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide is a byproduct and fossil fuel prices are expected to increase significantly. An advanced reactor technology receiving considerable international interest for both electricity and hydrogen production, is the modular helium reactor (MHR), which is a passively safe concept that has evolved from earlier high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) designs. For hydrogen production, this concept is referred to as the H2-MHR. Two different hydrogen production technologies are being investigated for the H2-MHR; an advanced sulfur-iodine (SI) thermochemical water splitting process and high-temperature electrolysis (HTE). This paper describes pre-conceptual design descriptions and economic evaluations of full-scale, nth-of-a-kind SI-Based and HTE-Based H2-MHR plants. Hydrogen production costs for both types of plants are estimated to be approximately $2 per kilogram.

• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.79-85
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• 2017

In this paper, several optimizations are proposed to enhance the quality of lane detection algorithms in automotive applications. Considering the diagonal directions of lanes, the proposed limited Hough transform newly introduces image-splitting and angle-limiting schemes that relax the number of possible angles at the line voting process. In addition, unnecessary edges along the horizontal and vertical directions are pre-defined and removed during the edge detection procedures, increasing the detecting accuracy remarkably. Simulation results shows that the proposed lane recognition algorithm achieves an accuracy of more than 90% and a computing speed of 92 frame/sec, which are superior to the results from the previous algorithms.

• 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산유체공학회 2004년도 추계 학술대회논문집
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• pp.121-125
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• 2004

The preprocessor - solver - postprocessor software for 2D/Axisymmetric CSCM Upwind Flux Difference Splitting Navier-Stokes code has been developed for undergraduate educational purpose. This computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software allows students to setup, solve, visualize and control dynamically server for their own fluid problems via Internet. The preprocessor Is capable of generating geometry and grid, initial solution data and required solver control parameters. The postprocessor shows vector plot and contour plot with different options while residual plot shows root-mean-square (RMS) error history graphically and retrieves the data from solver interactively. Special feature of the preprocessor is grid generation part which is based on MFC/Visual C++ application and FORTRAN single block grid generator process. Many users can access solver via Internet from client computers and solve desired problems using locally installed pre- and postprocessor and remote powerful solver part.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.469-474
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• 2009

Purpose: A lower facial contouring surgery has become a commonly performed procedure in Asia. Currently, mandibular angle sagittal ostectomy and botulinum toxin type A treatment are main procedures for aesthetic correction of a broad lower face. There are a few date to show the differences in the mandibular contouring changes between mandibular angle splitting ostectomy and botulinum toxin type A treatment. Facial golden mask is easy to apply, inexpensive, and relatively objective for evaluation of facial contour analysis. This study was designed specifically to compare the changes in lower face width after two different forms of lower facial contouring procedure using facial golden mask. Methods: Seventeen patients, aged 18 to 55 years (mean, 28.6 years), 15 women and 2 men, consented to the study and receive a contouring procedure of lower face. The patients were classified in to 2 groups. In group A, the sample consisted of 10 patients with a prominent squared mandibular angle and mandibular angle splitting ostectomy was performed. In group B, the sample consisted of 7 patients with masseteric hypertrophy and botulinum toxin type A treatment was performed. Photographs of the face were taken to record the facial change at preoperative and postoperative. The postoperative photographs were taken to considered maximal effect at 2 years after surgery in group A and 4.8 months after treatment in group B. The authors applied the facial golden mask to preoperative and postoperative photographs and horizontal ratio, which compares facial width with golden mask width, were calculated. We made an analysis of the result of horizontal ratio using SPSS. Results: Overall average horizontal ratio of pre- and postoperative photos of group A were 1.24 and 1.11, whereas overall average horizontal ratio of pre- and postoperative photos of group B were 1.19 and 1.12. The horizontal ratio decreased 10.24% in group A and 5.93% in group B. There was a statistically significant change in before and after treatment, but there was no significant change in comparing the group A and group B. Conclusions: The result from this study suggest that mandibular angle sagittal ostectomy and botulinum toxin type A treatment showed relatively satisfactory clinical effects on lower facial contouring treatment. There was no statistical significant difference within two lower facial contouring treatment. Facial golden mask is easy to apply, inexpensive, and relatively objective, so we think that facial golden mask is a good method for evaluation of lower facial contouring treatment.

• 기술사
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.1-20
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• 1985

The traffic congestion of Seoul city has been one of the most serious problems to be settled since the advent of 1970s. As a means to mitigate traffic mess, the authority concerned launched the construction of subway line 3 and 4 in 1980. The two Subway lines slated for completion by 1985 cross each other and run north-south direction, passing through the metropolitan area of Seoul city fraught with high-rise edifices and large-scale shopping centers, and, in order to reduce blasting vibration, NATM was executed for a distance of 10 Km, instead of ASSM previously employed when subway line 1 and 2 were constructed. Tunnel blastings were implemented, preceded by classifying the rocks at construction area into five categories, namely, hard rock, semi-hard rock, weak rock weathered rock and silt and by calculating their respective specific charges through standard test blastings, by employing the pre-splitting and smooth blasting with drilling patterns of burn cut type, so as not to cause damages to surface structures. Most of explosives used were the slurry of low specific gravity and low velocity, and the firings executed by the use of milli-second detonators. Empiric formula were also formulated to check blasting vibrations, based on the vibration allowable values of West Germany standard, for the application to vulnerable construction zones. Should the two lines be placed for public service in 1985, about 40% of the total traffic population of Seoul city amounting to 15 million as of 1984 is estimated to be carried by subway with no difficulties.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.100-106
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• 2007

피혁 제조 공정중 탈모 공정 이후 나피를 분할(Splitting)하여 얻어지는 피혁 가공 부산물(Limed pelt scrap)을 이용하여 탈회 및 탈지 과정의 전처리 공정을 거친 뒤 비크롬 탄닝과 열처리에 의한 방법과 glycidyl methacrylate (GMA)와 MMA와 같은 아크릴 모노머를 이용한 그라프트 공중합을 이용한 방법으로 우수한 내열성을 갖는 미세 콜라겐 분말을 제조하였다. 물성의 비교에서 본 연구의 방법으로 생산된 콜라겐 분말들이 열분해 온도, 열 저항성, 수분변화, 입도분포 등에서 더 나은 특성을 보였다.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.173-181
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• 2020

Fracture properties of concrete depend on the mix proportions of the ingredients, specimen shape and size, type of testing method used for the evaluation of fracture properties. Aggregates play a key role for changes in the fracture behaviour of concrete as they constitute about 60-75 % of the total volume of the concrete. The present study deals with the effect of size and quantity of coarse aggregate on the fracture behaviour of steel fibre reinforced self compacting concrete (SFRSCC). Lower coarse aggregate and higher fine aggregate content in SCC results in the stronger interfacial transition zone and a weaker stiffness of concrete compared to vibrated concrete. As the fracture properties depend on the aggregates quantity and size particularly in SCC, three nominal sizes (20 mm, 16 mm and 12.5 mm) and three coarse to fine aggregate proportions (50-50, 45-55, 40-60) were chosen as parameters. Wedge Split Test (WST), a stable test method was adopted to arrive the requisite properties. Specimens without and with guide notch were investigated. The results are indicative of increase in fracture energy with increase in coarse aggregate size and quantity. The splitting force was maximum for specimens with 12.5 mm size which is associated with a brittle failure in the pre-ultimate stage followed by a ductile failure due to the presence of steel fibres in the post-peak stage.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.943-952
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• 2021

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 on corporate governance attributes and firm performance association. This research used a sample of 188 non-financial firms from the Malaysian market for the years 2019-2020. We found that the COVID-19 has affected all firm characteristics including firm performance, governance structure, dividend, liquidity, and leverage level, yet, the difference between prior and post COVID-19 pandemic is not significant. Also, the investigation revealed that board size exerts a significant positive impact on firm performance. After splitting the sample based on year, however, we found that board size does not matter in the uncertain time of the current crisis, while board diversity appeared to be significantly enhancing firm performance in the crisis time compared to the prior year where it has an inverse association with firm performance in both indicators. Board meetings and audit committee meetings seemed to have a significant negative influence on firm performance pre and post-COVID-19. This study contributes to the limited literature by providing the first empirical evidence on the impact of Coronavirus on the firm performance and corporate governance association.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.199-210
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• 2002

본 논문은 한국어 음성인식에서 음향모델의 성능개선을 위한 기초적 연구로서 결정트리 상태 클러스터링에 의한 HM-Net (Hidden Markov Network)의 구조결정 알고리즘을 이용한 음성인식에 관한 연구를 수행하였다. 한국어는 다른 언어와 비교하여 많은 문법과 변이음이 존재하는데, 국어 음성학에서 정의한 다양한 변이음을 조사하고, 음소결정트리를 위한 음소 질의어 집합을 작성하였다. 본 논문의 HM-Net 구조결정 알고리즘의 아이디어는 SSS (Successive State Splitting) 알고리즘의 구조를 가지면서 미리 작성해 둔 문맥의존 음향모델의 상태를 다시 분할하는 방법이다. 즉, 모델의 각 상태위치마다 음소 질의어 집합에 의해 음소결정트리를 생성하고, PDT-SSS (Phonetic Decision Tree-based SSS) 알고리즘에 의해 문맥의존 음향모델의 상태열을 다시 학습하는 방법이다. 결정트리 상태 클러스터링에 의한 HM-Net 구조결정 알고리즘의 유효성을 확인하기 위해, 국어공학센터 (KLE)의 452단어와 항공편 예약에 관련된 YNU200 문장을 대상으로 음성인식 실험을 수행하였다. 인식실험 결과, 음소, 단어, 연속음성인식 실험에서 상태분할을 수행한 후 상태수의 변화에 따라 인식률이 점진적으로 향상됨을 확인하였다. 상태수 2,000일 때 음소, 단어 인식률이 평균 71.5%, 99.2%를 각각 얻었으며, 연속음성인식률은 상태수 800일 때 평균 91.6%를 얻었다. 또한 HM-Net 구조결정 알고리즘의 파라미터 공유관계를 비교하기 위해 상태공유를 수행하는 HTK를 이용한 단어인식 실험을 수행하였다. 실험결과, HTK를 이용한 문맥의존 음향모델에 비해 평균 4.0%의 인식률 향상을 보여, 본 논문에서 적용한 결정트리 상태 클러스터링에 의한 HM-Net 구조결정 알고리즘의 유효성을 확인하였다.

• 정보보호학회논문지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.335-344
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• 2016

부채널 분석 중 전력 분석 공격은 가장 실용적이며 강력한 기법으로 알려져 있다. 전력 분석 공격 중 단일 파형공격은 단 하나의 파형을 이용하여 공개키 암호 시스템의 비밀정보를 복원하는 강력한 분석기법으로 최근에 활발히 연구되고 있다. 가장 최근에 Sim 등은 이러한 공격에 높은 안전성을 갖는 새로운 지수승 알고리즘을 소개하였다. 본 논문에서 Sim 등이 제안한 단일 파형 공격에 높은 공격 복잡도를 갖는 알고리즘의 취약점을 분석한다. 메시지 블라인딩과 지수 분할 기법에 윈도우 기법을 적용해 높은 공격 복잡도를 갖는 알고리즘을 제안하였지만 사전 연산과정에서 발생하는 정보를 이용하여 비밀정보를 복원할 수 있음을 확인하였다. 또한 취약점을 보완하여 단일파형 공격에 높은 공격 복잡도를 갖는 지수승 알고리즘을 새롭게 제안하였다. 설계된 알고리즘은 사전 연산 과정에서 실제지수 연산에 사용되는 값들의 재사용을 최소화 하여 충돌 공격에 대해 높은 안전성를 보장한다.