• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.63-81
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• 2008

WiMAX has been introduced as a competitive alternative for metropolitan broadband wireless access technologies. It is connection oriented and it can provide very high data rates, large service coverage, and flexible quality of services (QoS). Due to the large number of connections and flexible QoS supported by WiMAX, the uplink access in WiMAX networks is very challenging since the medium access control (MAC) protocol must efficiently manage the bandwidth and related channel allocations. In this paper, we propose and investigate a cost-effective WiMAX bandwidth management scheme, named the WiMAX partial sharing scheme (WPSS), in order to provide good QoS while achieving better bandwidth utilization and network throughput. The proposed bandwidth management scheme is compared with a simple but inefficient scheme, named the WiMAX complete sharing scheme (WCPS). A maximum entropy (ME) based analytical model (MEAM) is proposed for the performance evaluation of the two bandwidth management schemes. The reason for using MEAM for the performance evaluation is that MEAM can efficiently model a large-scale system in which the number of stations or connections is generally very high, while the traditional simulation and analytical (e.g., Markov models) approaches cannot perform well due to the high computation complexity. We model the bandwidth management scheme as a queuing network model (QNM) that consists of interacting multiclass queues for different service classes. Closed form expressions for the state and blocking probability distributions are derived for those schemes. Simulation results verify the MEAM numerical results and show that WPSS can significantly improve the network’s performance compared to WCPS.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.1768-1789
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• 2015

The maximal signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (Max-SINR) algorithm for interference alignment (IA) has received considerable attention for its high sum rate achievement in the multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) interference channel. However, its complexity may increase dramatically when the number of users approaches the IA feasibility bound, and the number of iterations and computational time may become unacceptable. In this paper, we study the properties of the Max-SINR algorithm thoroughly by presenting theoretical insight into the algorithm and by providing the potential of reducing the overall computational cost. Furthermore, a novel IA algorithm based on the principle direction search is proposed, which can converge more rapidly than the conventional Max-SINR method. In the proposed algorithm, it searches along the principle direction, which is found to approximately point to the convergence values, and can approach the convergence solutions rapidly. In addition, the closed-form solution of the optimal step size can be formulated in the sense of minimal interference leakage. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm outperforms the conventional minimal interference leakage and Max-SINR algorithms in terms of the convergence rate while guaranteeing the high throughput of IA networks.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.123-133
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• 2018

이 연구는 모바일 뉴스의 핵심 소비층으로 부상하고 있는 밀레니얼 세대가 모바일과 SNS를 통해 어떤 뉴스콘텐츠와 뉴스가치를 선호하며, 뉴스기사에 대하여 어떻게 반응하는지를 조사 분석하였다. 연구결과, 밀레니 세대가 뉴스를 가장 많이 소비하는 SNS 창구는 카카오톡과 페이스북이었으며, 하루에 평균 한 번 이상 SNS를 통해 뉴스를 소비하는 것으로 나타났다. 밀레니얼들은 인구학적 특성별로 뉴스유형 선호와 뉴스기사에 대한 반응정도가 달랐으며, 뉴스주제별로 반응정도도 다르게 나타났다. 또한 밀레니얼들의 뉴스 소비 경로는 SNS가 전국일간지와 지상파TV, 인터넷신문, 종편채널 등보다 높게 나타났으며, 선호하고 중요하게 생각하는 뉴스가치로는 '영향성'과 '유용성'이 '속보성'이나 '흥미성'보다 높게 평가되었다.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제12권9호
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• pp.4166-4182
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• 2018

We consider the Device-to-Device (D2D) communications in cellular networks where each cellular user (CU) shares the same resource with multiple D2D users (DUs). In this paper, we aim to maximize the energy efficiency (EE) of the D2D networks, subject to an interference constraint required by the CU. Since the cellular and D2D communications belong to different networks, we consider to incentivize base station (BS) while assisting the DUs. To this end, we propose a Stackelberg game based interference pricing framework for the considered D2D communications in cellular networks. Unlike most of the existing methods, we use interference pricing framework to jointly address the EE resource allocation problem and the interference management in our networks rather than only improve the EE of the DUs or protect cellular networks. In particular, BS and all the users do not need all channel state information, which is more realistic in practice. In addition, two different pricing strategies are also proposed. Based on the two strategies, we analyze the equilibrium of the game. Moreover, in the first strategy, the upper and lower boundaries of the interference price are obtained. The closed-form expression is gained with a backward induction for the second strategy. Both offer valuable insights to the considered scenarios. Finally, compared with the existing work, the EE of the D2D communications is significantly improved. The advantageous performance of our scheme are demonstrated by the simulation results.

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 이기종 네트워크의 QoS 성능 향상을 위한 멀티 셀 스케줄링을 제안한다. 제안된 알고리즘 구현을 위하여 UE 처리량에 미치는 영향을 인식하고자 분산형 구조의 매크로-피코 배치 시나리오와 중앙 집중식 구조의 매크로-RRH 배치 시나리오를 제안하여 이기종 네트워크 시스템을 구성한다. 제안되는 시스템의 간섭완화를 위해 선택적 서브프레임을 적용하고 각 서브프레임 기간의 CQI 측정을 통하여 시스템 상황에 따른 제약조건을 측정하며, 시스템의 단순화를 위해서 동일한 ABS를 적용하여 뮤팅 패턴을 가정한다. ABS를 이용하는 것은 전송시간 구간의 일부를 매크로 셀이 전송하지 않게 설정하고 이 구간에서 피코 셀에서만 전송하도록 설정하기 위한 것이다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.17-32
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• 2001

The Rosette-joining system is a completely new press-joining method for cold-formed steel structures. One Rosette-joint has a shear capacity equal to that of approximately four screws or rivets. The Rosette thin-walled steel truss system presents a new fully integrated prefabricated alternative to light-weight roof truss structures. The trusses are built up on special industrial production lines from modified top hat sections used as top and bottom chords and channel sections used as webs which are joined together with the Rosette press-joining technique to form a completed structure easy to transport and install. A single web section is used when sufficient but can be strengthened by double-nesting two separate sections or by using two lateral profiles where greater compressive axial forces are met. An individual joint in the truss can be strengthened by introducing a hollow bolt into the joint hole. The bolt gives the connection capacity a boost of approximately 20%. A series of laboratory tests have been carried out in order to verify the Rosette truss system in practice. In addition to compression tests on individual sections of different lengths, tests have also been done on small structural assemblies and on actual full-scale trusses of a span of 10 metres. Design calculations have been performed on selected roof truss geometries based on the test results, FE-analysis and on the Eurocode 3 and U.S.(AISI) design codes.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.81-86
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• 1997

We studied the mechanism of arachidonic acid on the secretion of a neurotransmitter in rat pheochromocytoma PC12 cells. Arachidonic acid inhibited the 70 mM $K^+$-induced secretion of norepinephrine. Arachidonic acid also inhibited the 70 mM $K^+$-induced $Ca^{2+}$ mobilization which is due to the opening of the voltage-sensitive $Ca^{2+}$ channels (VSCC). Both the half maximal inhibitory concentration ($IC_{50}$) of the norepinephrine secretion and VSCC coincided at 30 uM. The major oxidized metabolites of arachidonic acid, prostaglandins did not mimic the inhibitory effect of arachidonic acid. Nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) and indomethacin which are inhibitors of lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase, respectively, did not block the inhibitory effect of arachidonic acid. The results suggest that arachidonic acid serves as a signal itself, not in the form of metabolites. The pretreatment of various $K^+$ channel blockers such as 4-aminopyridine, tetraethylarnmonium, glipizide, or glibenclamide also did not show any effect on the inhibitory effect of arachidonic acid. Through these results we suggest that arachidonic acid regulates VSCC directly and affects the secretion of neurotransmitters.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2011년도 제40회 동계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.499-499
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• 2011

Silicon nanowires (Si NWs) have been extensively studied for nanoelectronics owing to their unique optical and electrical properties different from those of bulk silicon. For the development of Si NW devices, better understanding of oxidation behavior in Si NWs would be an important issue. For example, it is widely known that atomic scale roughness at the dielectric (SiOx)/channel (Si) interface can significantly affect the device performance in the nano-scale devices. However, the oxidation process at the atomic-scale is still unknown because of its complexity. In the present work, we investigated the oxidation behavior of Si NW in atomic scale by simulating the dry oxidation process using a reactive molecular dynamics simulation technique. We focused on the residual stress evolution during oxidation to understand the stress effect on oxidation behavior of Si NWs having two different diameters, 5 nm and 10 nm. We calculated the charge distribution according to the oxidation time for 5 and 10 nm Si NWs. Judging from this data, it was observed that the surface oxide layer started to form before it is fully oxidized, i.e., the active diffusion of oxygen in the surface oxide layer. However, it is well-known that the oxide layer formation on the Si NWs results in a compressive stress on the surface which may retard the oxygen diffusion. We focused on the stress evolution of Si NWs during the oxidation process. Since the surface oxidation results in the volume expansion of the outer shell, it shows a compressive stress along the oxide layer. Interestingly, the stress for the 10 nm Si NW exhibits larger compressive stress than that of 5 nm Si NW. The difference of stress level between 5 an 10 anm Si NWs is approximately 1 or 2 GPa. Consequently, the diameter of Si NWs could be a significant factor to determine the self-limiting oxidation behavior of Si NWs when the diameter was very small.

• 전자공학회논문지S
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• 제35S권10호
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• pp.19-26
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• 1998

본 논문에서는 TTIB SSB 방식을 이용한 협대역 이동통신시스템에서 페이딩 보상 시스템의 설계 및 구현에 관한 연구를 수행하였다. 다중경로 페이딩 갖는 이동통신채널은 무선통신시스템의 성능을 필연적으로 제한하게 한다. 이러한 다중경로 페이딩은 TTIB SSB 방식에서 파일럿 톤을 이용하여 보상할 수 있다. DSP(digital signal processor)를 이용하여 TTIB SSB 송 ${\cdot}$ 수신기를 구현하였으며 또한 페이딩 보상은 DSP 알고리즘 형태로 수신기에 구현하였다. TTIB SSB 송 ${\cdot}$ 수신기에서 페이딩 보상 성능을 평가하기 위하여 먼저 시뮬레이션을 이용하였다. 시뮬레이션의 결과로 TTIB SSB 송 ${\cdot}$ 수신기에서 페이딩을 보상할 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 두 번째로 DSP 보드를 이용하여 TTIB SSB 송 ${\cdot}$ 수신기 구현에 대한 실험을 하였고 다음으로 중심 주파수가 145MHz인 RF 회로를 포함하여 실험하였다. 이 실험을 통하여 TTIB SSB 송 ${\cdot}$ 수신기에서 페이딩 보상 성능은 시뮬레이션을 통하여 얻은 결과와 같은 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.97-102
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• 1981

$SiO_2$/$Al_2O_3$ 비가 높은 제올라이트 ZSM-5를 합성하여 메탄올의 탄화수소로의 전환반응을 조사하였다. 메탄올이 전환되어 올레핀, 파라핀, 시클로파라핀 및 방향족화합물이 생성되었으며 특히 방향족 화합물에 대한 큰 선택성을 보여 주었고 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene의 크기정도에 제한된 형상선택성 촉매작용임을 알 수 있었다. 수소형태(HZSM-5)가 활성이 커, 메탄올이 탈수되어 일어나는 잇단 복잡한 반응들이 산촉매반응이 주임을 보여 주었다. ZSM-5와 구조가 유사한 mordenite와 3차원구조를 지닌 faujasite 촉매에서의 메탄올의 반응으로 구조적 영향과 TPD실험에 의한 산점분포를 비교한 결과 메탄올로부터 방향족화합물에 이르기까지의 탄화수소 합성에서의 ZSM-5 제올라이트의 촉매작용은 높은 실리카함량에 기인한 강한 산성과 교차하는 세공관 구조에 의한 분자체 효과에 의한 것으로 볼 수 있다.