• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.51-55
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• 2000

Objectives . In large-scale field trials, randomization by cluster is frequently used because of the administrative convenience, a desire to reduce the effect of treatment contamination, and the need to avoid ethical issues that might of otherwise arise. Cluster randomization trials are experiments in which intact social unit, e.g., families, schools, cities, rather than independent individuals are randomly allocated to intervention groups. The positive correlation among responses of subjects from the same cluster is in matter in cluster randomization. This thesis is to compare the results of three randomization methods by standard error of estimator of treatment effect. Methods : We simulated cholesterol data varing the size of the cluster and the level of the correlation in clusters and analyzed the effect of cholesterol-lowering agent. Results : In intra-cluster randomization the standard error of the estimator of treatment effect is smallest relative to that in inter-cluster randomization and that in individual randomization. Conclusions : Infra-cluster randomization is the most efficient in its standard error of estimator of treatment effect but other factor should be considered when selecting a specific randomization method.

• Journal of Communications and Networks
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.559-568
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• 2013

We report on the first error-free terahertz (THz) wireless communication at 0.310 THz for data rates up to 8.2 Gbps using a 18-GHz-bandwidth GaAs/AlGaAs field-effect transistor as a detector. This result demonstrates that low-cost commercially-available plasma-wave transistors whose cut-off frequency is far below THz frequencies can be employed in THz communication. Wireless communication over 50 cm is presented at 1.4 Gbps using a uni-travelling-carrier photodiode as a source. Transistor integration is detailed, as it is essential to avoid any deleterious signals that would prevent successful communication. We observed an improvement of the bit error rate with increasing input THz power, followed by a degradation at high input power. Such a degradation appears at lower powers if the photodiode bias is smaller. Higher-data-rate communication is demonstrated using a frequency-multiplied source thanks to higher output power. Bit-error-rate measurements at data rates up to 10 Gbps are performed for different input THz powers. As expected, bit error rates degrade as data rate increases. However, degraded communication is observed at some specific data rates. This effect is probably due to deleterious cavity effects and/or impedance mismatches. Using such a system, realtime uncompressed high-definition video signal is successfully and robustly transmitted.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권12호
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• pp.95-105
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• 2021

A prerequisite of a sound financial system is effective channeling of financial resources to efficient users; hence maximizing economic and societal welfare. To that end, the prevalence of bad loans in banks in emerging economies is a major policy concern. In an attempt to add to the growing body of literature explaining the interrelationship between macroeconomic and firm-specific factors, and non-performing loans (NPL), this paper examines data from 24 scheduled commercial banks in Bangladesh from 2008 to 2019. Macroeconomic factors as well as firm-specific factors related to profitability, capital strength, and efficiency are considered. Panel data regression analysis is performed to estimate pooled OLS, fixed effects, and random effects models. Following the necessary testing, it was found that the fixed effects model with robust standard error is appropriate. Results show that return on assets and inflation have a negative influence on NPL, but GDP growth has a favorable impact. The paper concludes by asserting that the evidence supports similar findings from studies both in Bangladesh and elsewhere and it is noted that a combination of these macroeconomic and firm-specific factors explains only a small portion of the total variation in NPL.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2019

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of business strategy on valuation error. Business strategy includes managerial decision making and managerial tendency. In previous research, there is a negative relationship between business strategy and accounting quality. In this study, we try to confirm whether strategy tendencies affected valuation errors. In order to confirm empirically between business strategy and overvaluation, we use 8,117 firms that between 2006 and 2017 and listed in KSE and KOSDAQ. We calculated business strategy which is introduced by Bentley, Omer, and Sharp (2013). We also used the overvaluation method introduced in Rhodes-Kropf, Robinson, and Viswanathan (2005). The results show that the more the leading business strategy is, the greater the value error becomes. In the case of dividing into leading and defensive companies, the lead firms showed a significant positive correlation with the valuation errors, while the defensive firms showed the negative relationship with overvaluation. This study examined the business strategy and the overvaluation. we confirmed whether the management strategy deepens the evaluation error caused by the firm characteristics. The results are meaningful that we extended the study on the quality of financial reporting of leading strategic firms.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.93-100
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• 2011

본 연구는 로봇 착유시스템의 유두인식을 위한 기초연구로 레이저 스캔 센서를 이용하여 모형유두의 위치정보를 획득 및 분석하고 이를 통하여 로봇 착유시스템에 적용가능성을 알아보고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 실제유두와 같은 모양과 크기의 모형유두를 제작하였으며, 각 모형의 재질에 따른 특성을 파악하고 센서의 거리에 따른 오차, 각도에 따른 오차를 분석하였다. 또한 4개 유두모형을 이용하여 각 유두의 2차원 거리정보를 동시에 획득하였으며 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 모형유두의 재질선택을 위한 실험에서 손가락의 경우 거리오차가 최대 4.3 mm, 최소 1.3 mm, 평균 2.8 mm로 가장 작게 나타났으며, 고무재질의 모형유두가 평균 4.3 mm로 나타나 모형유두로 가장 적합한 것으로 판단되었다. 2. 거리에 따른 오차는 기준거리 100 mm에서 가장 크게 나타났으며, 거리가 증가할수록 감소하다 300 mm를 지나 다시 증가한 후 다시 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. 3. 각도별 오차는 $170^{\circ}$에서 10.1 mm로 최대오차가 발생하였으며, $70^{\circ}$일 때 0.2 mm로 최소 오차를 나타내었다. 각도에 따른 오차는 특별한 경향을 나타내지 않는 것으로 판단되었다. 4. 4개 모형유두에 대한 2차원 위치오차를 측정한 결과 거리오차의 경우 최소 3.8 mm, 최대 7.2 mm로 나타났으며, 각도 오차는 최대 $1.2^{\circ}$로 오차가 발생한 것으로 나타났다. 모든 오차가 센서 정밀도 내에 포함되며, 센서의 측정 속도와 착유컵의 구멍크기 등을 고려해 볼 때 로봇 착유시스템을 위한 유두의 거리측정에 적용이 가능할 것으로 판단되었다.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.425-430
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• 2015

본 논문은 딥러닝 알고리즘을 적용한 깊은신경망을 이용하여 회전 객체의 분류 효율성을 높이기 위한 연구이다. 회전객체의 분류 실험을 위하여 데이터는 COIL-20을 사용하며 객체의 2/3영역을 학습시키고 1/3영역을 유추하여 분류한다. 연구에 이용된 3가지 분류기는 주성분 분석법을 이용해 데이터의 차원을 축소하면서 특징값을 추출하고 유클리디안 거리를 이용하여 분류하는 PCA분류기와 오류역전파 알고리즘을 이용하여 오류 에너지를 줄여가는 방식의 MLP분류기, 마지막으로 pre-training을 통하여 학습데이터의 관찰될 확률을 높여주고 fine-tuning으로 오류에너지를 줄여가는 방식의 딥러닝을 적용한 DBN분류기이다. 깊은신경망의 구조별 오류율을 확인하기 위하여 은닉층의 개수와 은닉뉴런의 개수를 변경해가며 실험하고 실제로 가장 낮은 오류율을 나타내는 구조를 기술한다. 가장 낮은 오류율을 보였던 분류기는 DBN을 이용한 분류기이다. 은닉층을 2개 갖는 깊은신경망의 구조로 매개 변수들을 인식에 도움이 되는 곳으로 이동 시켜 높은 인식률을 보여줬다.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.421-430
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• 2003

본 논문에서는 휴대폰 개발 초기단계에서부터 SAR(Specific Absorption Rate)를 고려할 수 있는 방법을 제안하였다. 먼저, 휴대폰의 폴딩 각도를 150$^{\circ}$에서 142$^{\circ}$까지 변화시키면서 SAR값을 계산하였다. 계산결과 폴더 각도가 작아질수록 SAR값이 감소함을 알 수 있었고, 142$^{\circ}$일 때 측정결과와 약 3.95 %의 오차가 있었다. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) 방지 도료의 분포패턴을 변화시켜가면서 SAR값을 측정한 결과, 분포패턴이 다를 경우 SAR값이 다름을 알 수 있었다. 안테나 급전점 근처의 EMI 방지 도료를 제거할 경우 SAR 감소효율이 15.46 % 이었으며, 도료를 지그재그 패턴으로 분포시킬 경우 SAR 감소효율이 가장 크게 나타남을 알 수 있었다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.55-62
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• 2023

PURPOSE. The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of removable partial denture (RPD) frameworks produced using different digital protocols. MATERIALS AND METHODS. 80 frameworks for RPDs were produced using CAD-CAM technology and divided into four groups of twenty (n = 20): Group 1, Titanium frameworks manufactured by digital metal laser sintering (DMLS); Group 2, Co-Cr frameworks manufactured by DMLS; Group 3, Polyamide PA12 castable resin manufactured by multi-jet fusion (MJF); and Group 4, Metal (Co-Cr) casting by using lost-wax technique. After the digital acquisition, eight specific areas were selected in order to measure the Δ-error value at the intaglio surface of RPD. The minimum value required for point sampling density (0.4 mm) was derived from the sensitivity analysis. The obtained Δ-error mean value was used for comparisons: 1. between different manufacturing processes; 2. between different manufacturing techniques in the same area of interest (AOI); and 3. between different AOI of the same group. RESULTS. The Δ-error mean value of each group ranged between -0.002 (Ti) and 0.041 (Co-Cr) mm. The Pearson's Chi-squared test revealed significant differences considering all groups paired two by two, except for group 3 and 4. The multiple comparison test documented a significant difference for each AOI among group 1, 3, and 4. The multiple comparison test showed significant differences among almost all different AOIs of each group. CONCLUSION. All Δ-mean error values of all digital protocols for manufacturing RPD frameworks optimally fit within the clinical tolerance limit of trueness and precision.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.127-138
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• 2017

The current study designs the mission orbit of the lunar CubeSat spacecraft to measure the lunar local magnetic anomaly. To perform this mission, the CubeSat will impact the lunar surface over the Reiner Gamma swirl on the Moon. Orbit analyses are conducted comprising ${\Delta}V$ and error propagation analysis for the CubeSat mission orbit. First, three possible orbit scenarios are presented in terms of the CubeSat's impacting trajectories. For each scenario, it is important to achieve mission objectives with a minimum ${\Delta}V$ since the CubeSat is limited in size and cost. Therefore, the ${\Delta}V$ needed for the CubeSat to maneuver from the initial orbit toward the impacting trajectory is analyzed for each orbit scenario. In addition, error propagation analysis is performed for each scenario to evaluate how initial errors, such as position error, velocity error, and maneuver error, that occur when the CubeSat is separated from the lunar orbiter, eventually affect the final impact position. As a result, the current study adopts a CubeSat release from the circular orbit at 100 km altitude and an impact slope of $15^{\circ}$, among the possible impacting scenarios. For this scenario, the required ${\Delta}V$ is calculated as the result of the ${\Delta}V$ analysis. It can be used to practically make an estimate of this specific mission's fuel budget. In addition, the current study suggests error constraints for ${\Delta}V$ for the mission.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제6권12호
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• pp.3275-3295
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• 2012

In this paper, we analyze the performance of an amplify-and-forward (AF) two-way relaying system, where two sources exchange information via the aid of an intermediate relay that is selected among multiple relays according to max-min criterion. We consider a practical scenario, where one source-relay link undergoes Rician fading, and the other source-relay link is subject to Rayleigh fading. To be specific, we derive a tight lower bound for the outage probability. From this lower bound, the asymptotic outage probability and average symbol error rate (SER) expressions are derived to gain insight into the system performance at high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) region. Furthermore, we investigate the optimal power allocation (PA) with fixed relay location (RL), optimal RL with fixed PA and joint optimization of PA and RL to minimize the outage probability and average SER. The analytical expressions are verified through Monte Carlo simulations, where the positive impact of Rician factor on the system performance is also illustrated. Simulation results also validate the effectiveness of the proposed PA and relay positioning schemes.