• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.144-152
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• 2017

Background: The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) is an important pathway of proteolysis in pathologic hypertrophic cardiomyocytes. We hypothesize that MG132, a proteasome inhibitor, might prevent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (CMP) by blocking the UPS. Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells ($NF-{\kappa}B$) and androgen receptor (AR) have been reported to be mediators of CMP and heart failure. This study drew upon pathophysiologic studies and the analysis of $NF-{\kappa}B$ and AR to assess the cardioprotective effects of MG132 in a left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) rat model. Methods: We constructed a transverse aortic constriction (TAC)-induced LVH rat model with 3 groups: sham (TAC-sham, n=10), control (TAC-cont, n=10), and MG132 administration (TAC-MG132, n=10). MG-132 (0.1 mg/kg) was injected for 4 weeks in the TAC-MG132 group. Pathophysiologic evaluations were performed and the expression of AR and $NF-{\kappa}B$ was measured in the left ventricle. Results: Fibrosis was prevalent in the pathologic examination of the TAC-cont model, and it was reduced in the TAC-MG132 group, although not significantly. Less expression of AR, but not $NF-{\kappa}B$, was found in the TAC-MG132 group than in the TAC-cont group (p<0.05). Conclusion: MG-132 was found to suppress AR in the TAC-CMP model by blocking the UPS, which reduced fibrosis. However, $NF-{\kappa}B$ expression levels were not related to UPS function.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.231-237
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• 2016

Eryngium foetidum Linn. leaves (EF) are widely used in Thailand and many countries throughout Asia as a culinary seasoning and a traditional medicine. However, adverse effect of high dose consumption in long duration has not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to investigate chronic toxicity of EF in mice. Thirty-two ICR male mice were divided into 4 groups of 8 mice each. The mice were fed AIN-76 rodent diet, or AIN-76 rodent diet supplemented with ground freeze-dried EF at 0.8%, 1.6% and 3.2% that is equivalent to approximately 35, 73 and 155 times that of human consumption, respectively, at 97.5 percentile for a period of 24 weeks. At the end of experiment, the mice were euthanized and blood samples were collected for hematological and biochemical evaluations. Necropsy was performed while visceral organs such as lung, liver, kidneys, spleen etc. were collected, weighed and histopathologically examined. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) results of mice in 1.6% and 3.2% EF diet groups were significantly higher than the BUN of control group. No significant difference was noted in other biochemical and hematological properties between the treatment groups and control; all results were within normal range. Histopathology of almost all visceral organs showed no significant changes. However, tubulonephrosis and chronic interstitial nephritis were observed in the groups treated with 1.6% and 3.2% EF diet. Body weight was reduced significantly at week 12 to week 20 when compared to the control group while relative kidney weights were significantly increased. In conclusion, the consumption of EF in diet at high doses illustrated the adverse effect on some biochemical parameters and histopathology in mice. Our findings suggested that EF daily consumption for 24 weeks, at higher doses than the 0.8% EF diet (35 times of human consumption), might cause adverse effect on kidney function in mice.

• Journal of Multimedia Information System
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.189-196
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• 2020

We have developed a device for recording biological data by inserting three electrodes and a needle with an angular velocity sensor into the moth for the purpose of measuring the electromyogram of the flapping and the corresponding lift force. With this measurement, it is possible to evaluate the moth-physiological function of moths, and the amount of pesticides that insects are exposed to (currently LD50-based standards), especially the amount of chronic low-concentration exposure, can be reduced the dose. We measured and recorded 2-channel electromyography (EMG) and angular velocity corresponding to pitch angle (pitch-like angle) associated with wing flapping for 100 sweet potato hawkmoths (50 females and 50 males) with the animals suspended and constrained in air. Overall, the angular velocity and amplitude of EMG signals demonstrated high correlation, with a correlation coefficient of R = 0.792. In contrast, the results of analysis performed on the peak-to-peak (PP) EMG intervals, which correspond to the RR intervals of ECG signals, indicated a correlation between ΔF fluctuation and angular velocity of R = 0.379. Thus, the accuracy of the regression curve was relatively poor. Using a DC amplification circuit without capacitive coupling as the EMG amplification circuit, we confirmed that the baseline changes at the gear change point of wing flapping. The following formula gives the lift provided by the wing: angular velocity × thoracic weight - air resistance - (eddy resistance due to turbulence). In future studies, we plan to attach a micro radio transmitter to the moths to gather data on potential energy, kinetic energy, and displacement during free flight for analysis. Such physiological functional evaluations of moths may alleviate damage to insect health due to repeated exposure to multiple agrochemicals and may lead to significant changes in the toxicity standards, which are currently based on LD50 values.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.92-98
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• 2006

본 논문은 봉상접지전극 주변에서 접지전극간 전위간섭에 대해 다루었다. 접지전극 상호간의 전위간섭을 저감하는 기법을 제안하기 위해서 실규모 접지전각에서 발생될 수 있는 대지전위와 전위간섭을 이론적 해석과 축소모델 실험을 이용하여 실험적으로 분석하였다. 반구형 수조모의접지 실험장치로 접지전극 상호간 이격거리에 따른 전위 상승과 전위간섭계수를 측정하고, CDEGS 소프트웨어를 이용하여 이들 현상을 해석하였다. 그 결과 전위상승과 전위간섭계수는 접지전극의 이격거리에 강하게 의존하였으며, 실측결과는 이론적 계산결과와 잘 일치는 결과를 얻었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.715-728
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• 2012

This paper deals with determining the fundamental frequency of tall buildings that consist of framed tube, shear core, belt truss and outrigger systems in which the framed tube and shear core vary in size along the height of the structure. The effect of belt truss and outrigger system is modeled as a concentrated rotational linear spring at the belt truss and outrigger system location. Many cantilevered tall structures can be treated as cantilevered beams with variable cross-section in free vibration analysis. In this paper, the continuous approach, in which a tall building is replaced by an idealized cantilever continuum representing the structural characteristics, is employed and by using energy method and Hamilton's variational principle, the governing equation for free vibration of tall building with variable distributed mass and stiffness is obtained. The general solution of governing equation is obtained by making appropriate selection for mass and stiffness distribution functions. By applying the separation of variables method for time and space, the governing partial differential equation of motion is reduced to an ordinary differential equation with variable coefficients with the assumption that the transverse displacement is harmonic. A power-series solution representing the mode shape function of tall building is used. Applying boundary conditions yields the boundary value problem; the frequency equation is established and solved through a numerical process to determine the natural frequencies. Computer program has been developed in Matlab (R2009b, Version 7.9.0.529, Mathworks Inc., California, USA). A numerical example has been solved to demonstrate the reliability of this method. The results of the proposed mathematical model give a good understanding of the structure's dynamic characteristics; it is easy to use, yet reasonably accurate and suitable for quick evaluations during the preliminary design stages.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제26권11A호
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• pp.1872-1879
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• 2001

본 논문에서는 다시점 영상에서 영상의 특성을 고려하여 효율적으로 미세 변이를 추정하고 중간 시점 영상을 합성하는 알고리듬을 제안하며 이를 모의 실험을 통해 검증한다. 제안한 방법은 영역분할 양방향 화소정합을 통해 변이 추정의 수행 속도를 향상시키는 동시에 신뢰도를 높이며, 적절한 비용함수의 제안과 유사 영역에 대한 정합 창 확장 알고리듬, 변이 평활화와 불확실 영역 변이 할당 알고리듬을 통해 잘못 할당된 변이와 불확실 영역을 제거함으로서 변이의 신뢰도를 더욱 높일 수 있다. 이렇게 추정된 변이는 다시점 영상의 중간 시점 영상 합성을 위해 사용된다. 제안된 방식을 통해 기존의 방식들보다 더욱 안정적인 변이 정보를 얻을 수 있었고, 합성된 중간 시점 영상도 객관적으로나 주관적으로나 더욱 좋은 결과를 보였으며, 또한 전체적인 수행 시간도 줄어들어 더 효율적인 알고리듬임을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.63-73
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• 2015

목적 : Interactive Metronome(IM) 훈련프로그램이 ADHD 아동의 타이밍과 주의력 그리고 운동기능에 미치는 영향을 사례보고 하고자 한다. 연구방법 : ADHD진단을 받은 일반초등학교 1학년에 재학 중인 2008년생 남아(사례1)와 일반중학교 2학년에 재학 중인 2001년생 남아(사례2)를 대상으로 2015년 1월 12일부터 2월 6일까지 4주간 IM 훈련프로그램을 적용하였다. 본 연구에서는 IM Pro 9.0을 이용하여 타이밍 향상을 위한 중재로 사용하였다. 총 3주간, 주 5회, 총 15회기, 회기 당 50-60분간 적용하였다. 또한 IM 훈련프로그램의 중재 효과를 알아보기 위해 중재 전후에 타이밍, 주의력, 운동기능을 평가하였는데 평가 도구로는 타이밍 향상을 평가하기 위해 IM의 Long Form Assessment(LFA)를 사용하였다. 주의력을 평가하기 위해 Rhehacom 판별 검사(RehaCom screening module)를 사용하였고, 운동 기능을 평가하기 위해 Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2판(BOT-2)를 사용하였다. 결과 : LFA의 타이밍 능력의 평가 결과는 사례 아동 모두에서 전체 운동과제의 평균 반응 속도가 감소되어 타이밍 기능이 향상되었음을 알 수 있었다. 주의력은 사례1 아동에서 시각적 분리 주의력(visual attention division), 편측무시(neglect) 그리고 충동 조절(response inhibition) 기능이 향상되었고. 사례2 아동에서는 지속적 주의력(sustained attention) 기능이 향상되었다. 운동기능은 BOT-2 단축폼(short form)의 백분위(%ile Rank)가 사례1 아동은 42%ile에서 96%ile로 향상되었고, 사례2 아동은 21%ile에서 66%ile로 향상되었다. 두 사례 아동 모두 양측 협응(bilateral coordination)항목과 상지 협응(upper-limb coordination)항목의 등가연령이 향상되었다. 결론 : 본 사례보고는 IM 훈련프로그램이 ADHD 아동의 타이밍, 주의력, 운동기능에 긍정적 효과가 있음을 시사한다.

• Asia pacific journal of information systems
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.1-20
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• 2008

Based on the multi-attribute utility theory (MAUT), we present a survey method to measure consumer preferences. The multi-attribute utility theory has been used to make decisions in OR/MS field; however, we show that the method can be effectively used to estimate the demand for new services by measuring individual level utility function. Because conjoint method has been widely used to measure consumer preferences for new products and services, we compare the pros and cons of two consumer preference survey methods. Further, we illustrate how swing weighing method can be effectively used to elicit customer preferences especially for new telecommunications services, Multi-attribute utility theory is a compositional approach for modeling customer preference, in which researchers calculate overall service utility by summing up the evaluation results for each attribute. On the contrary, conjoint method is a decompositional approach, which requires holistic evaluations for profiles. Partworth for each attribute is derived or estimated based on the evaluation, and finally consumer preferences for each profile are calculated. However, if the profiles are quite new and unfamiliar to the survey respondents, they will find it very difficult to accurately evaluate the profiles. We believe that the multi-attribute utility theory-based survey method is more appropriate than the conjoint method, because respondents only need to assess attribute level preferences and not holistic assessment. We chose swing weighting method among many weight assessment methods in multi-attribute utility theory, because it is designed to perform in a simple and fast manner. As illustrated in Clemen and Reilly (2001), to assess swing weights, the first step is to create the worst possible outcome as a benchmark by setting the worst level on each of the attributes. Then, each of the succeeding rows "swings" one of the attributes from worst to best. Upon constructing the swing table, respondents rank order the outcomes (rows). The next step is to rate the outcomes in which the rating for the benchmark is set to be 0 and the rating for the best outcome to be 100, and the ratings for other outcomes are determined in the ranges between 0 and 100. In calculating weight for each attribute, ratings are normalized by the total sum of all ratings. To demonstrate the applicability of the approach, we elicited and analyzed individual-level customer preference for new telecommunication services-WiBro and HSDPA. We began with a randomly selected 800 interviewees, and reduced them to 432 because other remaining ones were related to the people who did not show strong intention for subscription to new telecommunications services. For each combination of content and handset, number of responses which favored WiBro and HSDPA were counted, respectively. It was assumed that interviewee favors a specific service when expected utility is greater than that of competing service(s). Then, the market share of each service was calculated by normalizing the total number of responses which preferred each service. Holistic evaluation of new and unfamiliar service is a tough challenge for survey respondents. We have developed a simple and easy method to assess individual level preference by estimating weight of each attribute. Swing method was applied for this purpose. We believe that estimating individual level preference will be quite flexibly used to predict market performance of new services in many different business environments.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.61-73
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• 2021

메타휴리스틱 탐색법은 주어진 정보의 부족 및 시간의 제약을 받는 상황에서 다양한 목적함수를 가진 문제를 해결하기 위해 개발되었다. 본 연구에서는 기존의 최적화 알고리즘인 Vision Correction Algorithm(VCA)의 성능을 강화한 Hybrid Vision Correction Algorithm(HVCA)을 개발하였다. HVCA는 기존의 알고리즘의 성능을 개선하기 위해 두 가지 방법을 적용하였다. 첫 번째 방법으로 사용자가 입력해야 하는 매개변수를 자가적응형 매개변수로 개선하였다. 두 번째 방법으로 Exponential Bandwidth Harmony Search With Centralized Global Search(EBHS-CGS)의 CGS 구조를 HVCA에 추가하였다. CGS 구조의 추가로 인해 HVCA 내부는 CGS와 VCA의 두 가지 구조로 구성되어 있다. 두 가지 구조를 효율적으로 사용하기 위해 반복시산을 진행하면서 최적값이 나오는 구조의 선택확률을 증가시키는 방법을 적용하였다. 제안된 HVCA의 성능을 확인하기 위해 최적화 문제에 적용하고, 그 결과를 Harmony Search(HS), Improved Harmony Search(IHS) 및 VCA와 비교하여 나타내었다. 적용결과 수학문제와 공학문제에서 HVCA는 HS, IHS 및 VCA보다 최적값 및 100번의 반복실행 중 최적값을 찾는 횟수가 많았으며, 최적값에 수렴하는 반복시산횟수도 낮았다. 이를 통해 HVCA가 성능이 개선되었다는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 제안된 HVCA는 적용한 수학문제 및 공학문제 이외에도 많은 분야에 대해 좋은 결과를 나타낼 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.15-29
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• 2021

Urban green spaces offer a variety of benefits to living things and humans. However, existing green spaces have been reduced and fragmented due to urbanization, and there is a limit to creating new large green spaces in densely developed cities. Street trees have fewer restrictions on land use, which can be a measure to secure green areas in cities. In Korea, excessive pruning is being done on some street trees for reasons such as blocking of building signboards, contact with electric wires, and restrictions on sidewalk widths. Therefore, it is necessary to quantitatively understand the relationship between the benefits provided by street trees and their structures to come up with an efficient and systematic planning and management plan for urban street trees. In this study, we quantitatively analyzed the relationship between the thermal comfort improvement by the shades of street trees and the vertical structure, planting environment, and types of street trees. To calculate the thermal comfort felt by human body, we calculated UTCI (Universal Thermal Climate Index) of each street tree. For the vertical structure of street trees, we used Terrestrial LiDAR and the point clouds of street tree's crown was sliced vertically at 1m intervals. We conducted a multiple regression analysis on the thermal comfort improvement using the variables we obtained from fields. As a result, in the case of a street tree's vertical structure, the lager the volume of tree's crown located 3-4m (β=0.298, p<.05) and 6-7m (β=0.568, p<.001) above clear length, the better the cooling effect. In addition, the thermal comfort improvement was assessed to decrease as the DBH increased (β=-0.435, p<.001). In general, the crown diameter and DBH are positively correlated, with a cooling effect occurring as crown diameter increases. In this study, the opposite result was obtained due to the small number of trees measured, so additional research is needed by increasing the number of tree samples. In the case of the planting environment, the effect of improving thermal comfort was higher in the shaded area of trees planted to the south (β=-0.541, p<.001). Since unsystematic management of street trees can deteriorate the function of them, quantitative evaluations of the vertical structure of street trees are required, which can provide specific measures for planning and management of urban street trees with thermal comfort effect.