• Journal of Communications and Networks
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.247-255
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• 2015

In this paper, we propose an adaptive time division multiple access based medium access control (MAC) protocol, called bitmap-assisted shortest job first based MAC (BS-MAC), for hierarchical wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The main contribution of BS-MAC is that: (a) It uses small size time slots. (b) The number of those time slots is more than the number of member nodes. (c) Shortest job first (SJF) algorithm to schedule time slots. (d) Short node address (1 byte) to identify members nodes. First two contributions of BS-MAC handle adaptive traffic loads of all members in an efficient manner. The SJF algorithm reduces node's job completion time and to minimize the average packet delay of nodes. The short node address reduces the control overhead and makes the proposed scheme an energy efficient. The simulation results verify that the proposed BS-MAC transmits more data with less delay and energy consumption compared to the existing MAC protocols.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제64권3호
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• pp.481-499
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• 2022

This study aims to determine the effects of D-methionine (D-Met) isomer and the methionine precursor 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid i (HMBi) supplementation on milk protein synthesis on immortalized bovine mammary epithelial cell (MAC-T). MAC-T cells were seeded using 10-cm dishes and cultured in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium/F12 (DMEM/F12) basic medium. The basic medium of DMEM/F12 was replaced with the lactogenic DMEM/ F12 differentiation medium when 90% of MAC-T cells reached confluency. The best dosage at 0.6 mM of D-Met and HMBi and incubation time at 72 h were used uniformly for all treatments. Each treatment was replicated six times wherein treatments were randomly assigned in a 6-well plate. Cell, medium, and total protein were determined using a bicinchoninic acid protein assay kit. Genes, proteomics and metabolomics analyses were also done to determine the mechanism of the milk protein synthesis pathway. Data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with supplement type and plate as fixed effects. The least significant difference test was used to evaluate the differences among treatments. The HMBi treatment group had the highest beta-casein and S6 kinase beta-1 (S6K1) mRNA gene expression levels. HMBi and D-Met treatments have higher gene expressions compared to the control group. In terms of medium protein content, HMBi had a higher medium protein quantity than the control although not significantly different from the D-Met group. HMBi supplementation stimulated the production of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit protein essential for protein translation initiation resulting in higher medium protein synthesis in the HMBi group than in the control group. The protein pathway analysis results showed that the D-Met group stimulated fructose-galactose metabolism, glycolysis pathway, phosphoinositide 3 kinase, and pyruvate metabolism. The HMBi group stimulated the pentose phosphate and glycolysis pathways. Metabolite analysis revealed that the D-Met treatment group increased seven metabolites and decreased uridine monophosphate (UMP) production. HMBi supplementation increased the production of three metabolites and decreased UMP and N-acetyl-L-glutamate production. Taken together, D-Met and HMBi supplementation are effective in stimulating milk protein synthesis in MAC-T cells by genes, proteins, and metabolites stimulation linked to milk protein synthesis.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.423-432
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• 2011

물류창고 시스템에서는 물류의 입고/출고에 따른 재고현황의 변동이 잦고, 내용물에 따라 주위환경요소가 큰 영향을 미칠 수 있으므로, 재고현황 및 환경요소를 빠르고 정확하게 관리하는 것이 물류관리에 있어서 매우 중요하다. 하지만 현재 제안되고 있는 RFID 기반의 물류관리 시스템은 RFID 리더 간 통신에 대해 통일된 국제규격이 없으므로, 부착된 RFID 리더가 물류 컨테이너의 이동 등으로 인해 이종 규격의 물류 시스템으로 이동한 경우, 규격 불일치로 인해 RFID 리더 간의 통신이 단절될 수 있다. 그리고 RFID 리더간의 통신에 일반적으로 사용되는 Centralized MAC 방식의 경우 클러스터 헤더의 (Cluster header) 이동이나 채널 상황의 영향으로 인해 클러스터 헤더가 해당 클러스터에서 사라진 경우, 새로운 클러스터 헤더를 재선출 해야 하고 이 시간동안 각 노드 간 통신이 불가능하다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 이러한 문제점을 극복하기 위한 WiMedia Distributed MAC 프로토콜을 이용한 RFID 노드 간의 통신 방안과, 채널 상황에 능동적으로 대처할 수 있는 Distributed MAC 프로토콜 기반의 릴레이 협력통신 방안을 제안한다. 시뮬레이션 결과는 제안한 방안을 통해 RFID 노드 간 통신 성능이 향상됨을 보인다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.621-629
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• 2012

This study aimed to examine the possibility of data from pulse diagnosis device to be used for diagnosis of Sasang constitution. Systematic searches of 5 major Korean medical database were conducted for articles published up to May 2012. Searching key word was "Sasang" or "Constitution". Studies dealt with correlation between Sasang constitution and the pulse wave data from pulse diagnosis machine were included. Totally 2886 studies are searched and 3 studies are added from references of evaluated articles. Among them, 12 studies were met our inclusion criteria (2 Xishu Mac, 2 Self-made pulse diagnosis machine, 8 3D-Mac). Three of the eight 3D-Mac studies intended to develop a formula of constitutional differential diagnosis, 2 studies compared variables by Sasang constitution in healthy group and 3 studies compared variables by Sasang constitution in healthy group and special disease group. They all reported some significant variables, however results are not consistent between studies. The accuracy of the formula of constitutional differential diagnosis using 3D-Mac pulse diagnosis devices is 46.0% by now. Improvements in measuring pulse are required to achieve more accurate result and be used for diagnosis of Sasang constitution. Compensating B.M.I. among Sasang constitutional groups and separating constitutional pulse factors from acquired characteristics are also needed in further study.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.526-534
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• 2014

본 논문에서는 UWB 기술 기반 WiMedia Distributed Medium Access Control (D-MAC) 프로토콜에서, 디바이스들의 이동성으로 인해 발생하는 Distributed Reservation Protocol (DRP) 예약 충돌 현상을 분석한다. 그리고 DRP 예약 충돌 시 발생하는 성능 저하를 감소시키기 위해 Conflict Resolution (CR) 방식과 DRP 릴레이 기술을 제안한다. 본 논문에서 제안하는 DRP 릴레이 프로토콜은 충돌대상 디바이스에게 예약된 자원을 유지할 수 있도록, DRP 예약 충돌 시 릴레이 노드를 경유하여 다른 Indirect Link 링크를 빠르게 예약할 수 있는 분산적인 자원 예약 프로토콜을 제안한다. 이동성 환경을 고려한 시뮬레이션 결과는 CR 기술과 함께 DRP 릴레이 기술을 적용하여, 디바이스들의 이동성이 증가하더라도 수율 감소를 방지할 수 있음을 나타내었다.

• 한국정보과학회논문지:정보통신
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.16-27
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• 2006

무선 네트워크의 물리계층에서 이용하는 무선 전송매체는 전송 범위내의 모든 이웃 노드들이 동시에 전송 신호를 수신할 수 있는 브로드캐스트 전파 특성을 갖는다. 기존의 비동기 무선 MAC 프로토콜들은 신뢰성 있는 브로드캐스트에 대한 구제적인 해결 방안을 고려하지 않고 있다. 무지향성 브로드캐스트가 과다한 채널 경쟁과 충돌을 발생시켜 네트워크의 성능 저하를 야기하기 때문이다. 본 논문에서는 링크계층에서 지향성 안테나를 이용하여 지향성 브로드캐스트를 지원하는 MDB(MAC protocol for Directional Broadcast) 프로토콜을 제안한다. MDB 프로토콜은 DAST(Directional Antennas Statement Table) 정보와 4-way 핸드셰이크에 의한 D-MACA(Directional Multiple Access Collision Avoidance) 구조를 기반으로 Hidden Terminal 문제와 Deafness 문제를 해결한다. 성능 평가를 위해 MDB 프로토콜과 기존의 IEEE 802.11 DCF(Distributed Coordination Function) 프로토콜[9]와 참고문헌 [3]의 프로토콜 2를 비교대상으로 브로드캐스트로 인한 충돌 발생률과 브로드캐스트 완료율 관점에서 성능을 분석하였다. 성능 분석 결과는 네트워크 밀도가 높을수록 MDB 프로토콜이 기존의 프로토콜보다 높은 브로드캐스트 완료율과 낮은 충돌 발생률을 보였다.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.167-175
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• 2014

Purpose: This study was performed to find correlations between Edema Index and Pulse Energy in early postpartum period. Methods: Fiftynine postpartum women were participated in this study which was conducted with Inbody 720 (Biospace Co. Ltd) and 3D Blood Pressure Pulse Analyzer (3D-MAC). Edema Index (Extra Cellular Water/Total Body Water) calculated after body composition analysis and 3D-MAC result (Pulse Energy) were analysed within a week after delivery. Results: The results were as follows 1. Edema Indexes of the upper, lower limbs, trunk and whole body were associated with each other respectively. 2. Edema Indexes and Right Kwan pulse energy had significant positive correlation. 3. Right Kwan pulse energy showed positive correlations with Left Kwan, Right Chon, Right Cheok. Conclusions: Viscera associated with Postpartum Edema are Spleen, Lung, Liver and Vital Gate. The most important thing is thought to be Spleen.

• Carbon letters
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.108-114
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• 2008

We have demonstrated the feasibility of using electrospinning method to fabricate long and continuous composite nanofiber sheets of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) incorporated with zinc oxide (ZnO). Such PAN/ZnO composite nanofiber sheets represent an important step toward utilizing carbon nanofibers (CNFs) as materials to achieve remarkably enhanced physico-chemical properties. In an attempt to derive these advantages, we have used a variety of techniques such as field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high resolution X-ray diffraction (HR-XRD) to obtain quantitative data on the materials. The CNFs produced are in the diameter range of 100 to 350 nm after carbonization at $1000^{\circ}C$. Electrical conductivity of the random CNFs was increased by increasing the concentration of ZnO. A dramatic improvement in porosity and specific surface area of the CNFs was a clear evidence of the novelty of the method used. This study indicated that the optimal ZnO concentration of 3 wt% is enough to produce CNFs having enhanced electrical and physico-chemical properties.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.333-350
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• 1999

The modulation of leukocyte cell surface adhesion molecules may influence the development of cellular events that determine the course of the inflammatory process. Direct interaction between activated T cells and monocytes resulted in a large production of $IL-1{\beta}$ by monocytes. In this reactions, adhesion molecules play an important part, yet the role of them in Tmonocytes interaction remain unclear. This study was undertaken in an effort to elucidate, 1) the influence of 1.25(OH)$_2D_3-induced$ differentiation on the monocyte responsiveness to direct contact with T lymphocytes, and 2) the role of adhesion molecules on the T-monocyte direct interaction. Initially, I observed that direct contact of monocyte cell line THP-1 with stimulated fixed T cell line HuT78 markedly induces IL-1${\beta}$ production by THP-1. $IL-1{\beta}$ production was higher when THP-1 had been previously exposed to 1.25(OH)$_2D_3$ as compared to control, with ${\alpha}$- 1.25(OH)$_2D_3$ dose-dependent and exposure time-dependent manner. It was shown that 1.25(OH)$_2D_3$ also increased the expression of ${\beta}_2$ integrin adhesion receptor Mac-1(CD11b/CD18) dose- and timedependently, but did not increase the expression of human leukocyte antigen- D(HLA-D) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1). The $IL-1{\beta}$ producing activity of THP-1 cells correlated well with the ability to induce the Mac-1 expression on THP-1 surface. Monoclonal antibody raised against relevant cell surface glycoproteins on THP-1 were tested for their ability to block the response of THP-1 to T cells. Antibody to Mac-1 only partially blocked $IL-1{\beta}$ production by THP-1, whereas antibodies to ICAM-1 and HLA-D did not. These data indicate that regulation of Mac-1 expression on THP-1 cells can alter the responsiveness of these cells to contact by activated T cells, however other unknown structures on the THP-1 cells may be involved in this process also.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.1012-1022
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• 2020

Objective: Caseins and fatty acids of milk are synthesized and secreted by the epithelial cells of the mammary gland. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), an active metabolite of vitamin A, has been shown to promote mammary development. This study was conducted to determine the effect of ATRA on casein synthesis and fatty acid composition in MAC-T cells. Methods: MAC-T cells were allowed to differentiate for 4 d, treated with ATRA (0, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 μM), and incubated for 3 d. We analyzed the fatty acid composition, the mRNA expression of casein and fatty acid synthesis-related genes, and the phosphorylation of casein synthesis-related proteins of MAC-T cells by gas chromatography, quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and western blotting, respectively. Results: In MAC-T cells, ATRA increased the mRNA levels of α_S1-casein and β-casein, janus kinase 2 (JAK2) and E74-like factor 5 of the signal transducer and activator of transcription 5 β (STAT5-β) pathway, ribosomal protein S6 kinase beta-1 (S6K1) and eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E binding protein 1 of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway, inhibited the mRNA expression of phosphoinositide 3-kinase and eukaryotic initiation factor 4E of the mTOR pathway, and promoted the phosphorylation of STAT5-β and S6K1 proteins. Additionally, ATRA increased the de novo synthesis of fatty acids, reduced the content of long-chain fatty acids, the ratio of monounsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids (SFA), the ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) to SFA, and the ratio of ω-6 to ω-3 PUFA. The mRNA levels of acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1, fatty acid synthase, lipoprotein lipase, stearoyl-CoA desaturase, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma, and sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP1) were enhanced by ATRA. Conclusion: ATRA promotes the synthesis of casein by regulating JAK2/STAT5 pathway and downstream mTOR signaling pathway, and it improves the fatty acid composition of MAC-T cells by regulating SREBP1-related genes.