• ETRI Journal
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.617-620
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• 2012

The denoising mapping with the closest-neighbor clustering (CNC) method in denoise-and-forward two-way relay channels is studied. Specifically, the symmetry of the constellations in source terminals A and B is utilized to reduce the complexity of the CNC method. The specific case considered first to illustrate how the constellation symmetry works in the CNC method is the quadrature phase-shift keying constellation in A and B and the single-antenna deployment in all terminals. This case study shows that an enormous complexity reduction can be achieved. Next, the result is extended to multiple-antenna scenarios and square quadrature amplitude modulations.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.574-581
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• 2023

A scheme is proposed to generate triangular waveforms with alterable symmetry. The key component is a cascaded single-drive Mach-Zehnder modulator (SD-MZM) and optical polarization beam splitter-combiner architecture. In this triangular waveform generator, the bias-induced phase shift, modulation index and controllable delay difference are changeable. To generate triangular waveform signals with different symmetry indexes, different combinations of these variables are selected. Compared with the previous schemes, this generator just contains one SD-MZM and the balanced photodetector (BPD) is not needed, which means the costs and energy consumption are significantly reduced. The operation principle of this triangular waveform generator has been theoretically analyzed, and the corresponding simulation is conducted. Based on the theoretical and simulated results, some experiments are demonstrated to prove the validity of the scheme. The triangular waveform signals with a symmetry factor range of 20-80% are generated. Both experiment and theory prove the feasibility of this method.

• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• 제13권1_2호
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• pp.335-351
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• 2003

Spatial distribution of groundwater contaminant concentration has special characteristics such as approximate symmetric profile, for example, in the transversal direction to groundwater flow direction, a certain ratio in directional propagation distances, etc. To obtain a geophysically appropriate semivariogram which is a key factor in estimation of groundwater contaminant concentration at desired locations, these special characteristics should be considered. In this paper, a method for finding appropriate symmetric axes is introduced. Statistical analyses for the choices of symmetric axes and mathematical models for semivariograrns are performed. After implementing symmetry, the corresponding semivariograrns, kriging variances, and final estimated results show significant improvement compared with those obtained by conventional approaches which usually do not account for symmetry.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.57-62
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• 2014

Background Achieving symmetry is a key goal in breast reconstruction. Anatomically shaped tabbed expanders are a new tool in the armamentarium of the breast reconstruction surgeon. Suture tabs allow for full control over the expander position and thus inframammary fold position, and, in theory, tabbed expanders mitigate many factors responsible for poor symmetry. The impact of a tabbed expander on breast symmetry, however, has not been formally reported. This study aims to evaluate breast symmetry following expander-implant reconstruction using tabbed and non-tabbed tissue expanders. Methods A chart review was performed of 188 consecutive expander-implant reconstructions that met the inclusion criteria of adequate follow-up data and postoperative photographs. Demographic, oncologic, postoperative complication, and photographic data was obtained for each patient. The photographic data was scored using a 4-point scale assessing breast symmetry by three blinded, independent reviewers. Results Of the 188 patients, 74 underwent reconstruction with tabbed expanders and 114 with non-tabbed expanders. The tabbed cohort had significantly higher symmetry scores than the non-tabbed cohort ($2.82/4{\pm}0.86$ vs. $2.55/4{\pm}0.92$, P=0.034). Conclusions The use of tabbed tissue expanders improves breast symmetry in tissue expander-implant-based breast reconstruction. Fixation of the expander to the chest wall allows for more precise control over its location and counteracts the day-to-day translational forces that may influence the shape and location of the expander pocket, mitigating many factors responsible for breast asymmetry.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.228-233
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• 2015

Purpose: Gait is the most basic element when evaluating the quality of life with activities of daily living under ordinary life circumstances. Symmetrical use of the lower extremities requires complicated coordination of all limbs. Thus, this study examined asymmetry of muscle activity quadriceps femoris and tibialis anterior as a baseline for training during over-ground walking and stair walking of stroke patients. Methods: Subjects were 14 stroke patients included as one experimental group. Gait speed used in this study was determined by the subject. Low extremity paretic and non-paretic EMG was compared using the surface EMG system. Results: The low extremity EMG difference was statistically significant during over-ground walking and stair walking (p<0.05). The result of low extremity EMG substituted symmetry ratio formula was compared to EMG symmetry ratio in both legs during over-ground walking and stair walking. The average symmetry ratio of quadriceps femoris during over-ground walking was 0.65, and average symmetry ratio of quadriceps femoris during stair walking was 0.47, with significant difference (p<0.05). Conclusion: EMG data was higher in stair walking than over-ground walking. However, in the comparison of symmetry ratio, asymmetric EMG of quadriceps femoris was significantly increased during stair walking. These findings suggested that application of stair walking for strengthening of both legs can be positive, but the key factor is maintaining asymmetrical posture of both legs. Therefore, physical therapists should make an effort to reduce asymmetry of quadriceps femoris power during stair walking by stroke patients.

• 대한지구과학교육학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.13-29
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• 2023

본 연구는 대칭성에 대해 이론적으로 고찰하고 이의 과학교육적 함의를 도출하는 것을 목표로 한다. 이를 위해 첫째, 고대 그리스 학자들을 통해 일반적인 서양 과학의 사유방식을 살펴보았다. 둘째, 대칭성에 대한 인식을 고대와 근현대로 나누어 살펴보았다. 셋째, 이에 대한 과학교육적 함의를 도출하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 첫째, 서양 과학의 사유방식은 파르메니데스에서 시작되어 플라톤이 정립한 '추상화'이다. 둘째, 고대의 대칭성 인식은 추상화를 기반으로 한 아름다운 비율과 조화로서의 대칭성, 근현대의 대칭성 인식은 변화에서 불변을 찾고자 했던 추상화를 기반으로 한 불변의 관점으로서의 대칭성이다. 그리고 고대의 대칭성의 예시로서 에라토스테네스의 지구 둘레 측정 실험에 대해 고찰하였으며, 근현대의 대칭성의 예시로서 갈릴레이 상대성 및 변환을 고찰하였다. 셋째, 이에 따른 과학교육적 함의는 다음과 같다. 대칭성에 대한 인식은 고대부터 근현대 과학을 관통하는 핵심주제라는 관점에서 과학의 본성 교육에 도움이 될 수 있다. 둘째, 에라토스테네스 지구 둘레 측정 실험과 갈릴레이 상대성 및 변환의 경우 2022 개정 교육과정에는 제시되어 있지 않지만 과학과 핵심역량 및 개념 이해에 도움이 될 수 있다. 마지막으로, 대칭성을 중심으로한 통합적 접근으로의 과학교육은 과학적 태도와 흥미에 긍정적인 영향을 줄 수 있다.

• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.417-428
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• 2001

Spatial distribution of groundwater contaminant concentration has special characteristics such as approximate symmetric profile, for example, in the transversal direction to groundwater flow direction, a certain ratio in directional propagation distances, etc. To obtain a geophysically appropriate semivariogram which is a key factor in estimation of groundwater contaminant concentration at desired locations, these special characteristics should be considered. Specifically, the concepts of symmetry and ratio are considered in this paper. By applying these two concepts, significant improvement of semivariograms, estimation variances, and final estimation results compared with the ones by conventional approaches which usually do not account for symmetry and ratio are shown using field experimental data.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.568-573
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 2008년에 제안된 대칭구조 SPN 블록 암호 알고리즘에 대한 차분 오류 공격을 제안한다. 이 알고리즘은 암호화 과정과 복호화 과정이 동일한 SPN 구조 블록 암호 알고리즘이다. 본 논문에서 소개하는 공격은, 1개의 랜덤 바이트 오류와 $2^8$의 전수조사를 이용하여, 타깃 알고리즘의 128-비트 비밀키를 복구한다. 본 논문의 공격 결과는 대칭구조 SPN 블록 암호 알고리즘에 대한 첫 번째 공격 결과이다.

• East Asian mathematical journal
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.355-379
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• 2021

In this article, we investigated plane figures introduced in elementary school mathematics in the perspective of traditional classification, and also analyzed plane figures focused on the invariance of plane figures out of traditional classification. In the view of traditional classification, how to treat trapezoids was a key argument. In the current mathematics curriculum of the elementary school mathematics, the concept of sliding, flipping, and turning are introduced as part of development activities of spatial sense, but it is rare to apply them directly to figures. For example, how are squares and rectangles different in terms of symmetry? One of the main purposes of geometry learning is the classification of figures. Thus, the activity of classifying plane figures from a symmetrical point of view has sufficiently educational significance from Klein's point of view.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.1921-1927
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• 2014

A new method for optimizing the magnetic field gradient in the exciting coil of electronic anti-fouling (EAF) system is presented based on changing exciting coil size. In the proposed method, two optimization expressions are deduced based on biot-savart law. The optimization expressions, which can describe the distribution of the magnetic field gradient in the coil, are the function of coil radius and coil length. These optimization expressions can be used to obtain an accurate coil size if the magnetic field gradient on a certain point on the coil's axis of symmetry is needed to be the maximum value. Comparing with the experimental results and the computation results using Finite Element Method simulation to the magnetic field gradient on the coil's axis of symmetry, the computation results obtained by the optimization expression in this article can fit the experimental results and the Finite Element Method results very well. This new method can optimize the EAF system's anti-fouling performance based on improving the magnetic field gradient distribution in the exciting coil.