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A New Graphical Password Scheme Based on Universal Design (유니버설 디자인에 기반을 둔 새로운 그래픽 패스워드 기법)

  • Yang, Gi-Chul;Kim, Hwangyong
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.231-238
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    • 2014
  • Graphical passwords using images have been developed to solve problems in text based password recognition. The basic recognition process scheme of graphical passwords is clicking certain points on the screen image in correct order. In this pre-developed method of graphical passwords the recognition will fail if the precise positions are not clicked. A new graphical password system called PassPositions is introduced in this paper. PassPositions is a new graphical password scheme which is using relative positions never used earlier graphical password schemes. PassPositions is a graphical password scheme based on universal design that everybody can use conveniently without regarding their physical conditions.

Computer Games and Social Welfare of Modern Society (컴퓨터게임과 현대사회의 사회복지)

  • Kim, Hwangyong
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.39-44
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    • 2014
  • Various phenomenons which were not existed before came into being and related problems are increasing as the society became more complex in these days. The social welfare should consider more diversified aspects in this complicated society. We are already living in the information society that can not survive without computers and the internet, and living in the personalized society with the progression of 1 person households. Therefore modern society needs social welfare realization methods which are reflecting the progression of 1 person households and characteristics of the information society. It is different with the previous social welfare formats and it would become an efficient social welfare realization method. How computer games can contribute to social welfare of the modern society is described in this paper.

A Clinical study on Sitting Cross-Legged Patient Diagnosed as Peroneal Neuropathy (압박손상으로 발생한 비골신경마비 환자 치험 1례)

  • Kim, Jung-Ah;Ji, Min-Jung;Won, Je-Hoon;An, Tteul E Bom;Kim, Dong-Chul
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.77-87
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    • 2014
  • Objectives: The Purpose of this study is to report the effects of Korean medical treatment on patient of peroneal neuropathy caused by sitting cross-legged. Methods: The patient diagnosed as peroneal neuropathy was treated by Acupuncture, Bee Venom therapy, Herbal medicine. To evaluate the effects of Korean treatment, we used Range of Motion(ROM) of Ankle, Visual Analog Scale(VAS), Numeric Rating Scale(NRS), Ankle-Hind-foot Scale(AHS), Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(DITI). Results: After treatment, ROM of Ankle, VAS, NRS, AHS were improved. Temperature Difference(${\Delta}T$) was decreased on DITI. Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medical treatment might be effective on sitting cross-legged patient diagnosed as Peroneal Neuropathy.

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Analysis of Scatter Ray Distribution Using GEANT4-GATE Simulation and Effectiveness of Silicone Pad in Digital Mammography (디지털유방촬영에서 Geant4-GATE를 이용한 산란선의 영향분석과 감소방안에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Myeong-soo;Kim, Young-kuen;Jang, Young-Il
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.175-180
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    • 2019
  • In this study, we have researched the effectiveness of silicone pad. A distribution of scatter ray in mammography was evaluated using Monte-Carlo (MC) simulation technique and then a silicone pad was applied to remove the scatter ray for improving image quality. Molybdenum target and Molybdenum filter combination made a difference of 59.8% to a number of photon at 17.5 keV. On the other hand, Tungsten target and Rhodium filter showed a variation of 24.5% at 20 keV. Mean 68 of SNR was increased in Selenia and mean 1.04 of SNR was raised in Senographe. Silicone pad was significantly effective to reduce the scatter ray that was generated by primary X-ray. It can decrease an absorption rate of scatter ray to patient body and whilst it improve the image quality from increasing SNR.

Marketing Strategy of the Small Business Adaptation to Quarantine Limitations in the Sphere of Trade Entrepreneurship

  • Ivanova, Nataliia;Popelo, Olha;Avhustyn, Ruslan;Rusak, Olena;Proshchalykina, Alina
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.149-160
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    • 2022
  • The article considers the peculiarities of developing a marketing strategy for the adaptation of small businesses to quarantine restrictions in the field of commercial entrepreneurship. The importance of reformatting the existing marketing strategy in connection with the change of key conditions of trade activity with the introduction of quarantine restrictions due to the covid19 virus epidemic is substantiated. Quarantine restrictions and the temporary introduction of lockdown in various countries around the world, including Ukraine, have not only caused a crisis for small businesses. But they became a shock therapy and accelerated the digitalization of retail. Trends in digitalization and development of digital infrastructure allow both to adapt the structures of commercial entrepreneurship to the current conditions, and set directions for development in the long run. Particular attention in the article is paid to changing the business model and automation of sales processes based on the introduction of vending. The preconditions and existing experience of vending in Ukraine are analyzed. An outline of the business model of the project for the sale of goods through vending machines has been developed.

Design of Gamification-based Digital Therapy Application for Relaxing SNS Addiction (SNS 중독 완화를 위한 게이미피케이션 기반 디지털 테라피 어플리케이션 설계)

  • Lee, Gyunhwan;Cho, Dae-Soo;Kim, Seon-Min
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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    • 2020.07a
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    • pp.367-368
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    • 2020
  • 최근 SocailNetworkService(SNS) 플랫폼은 중독을 유발하는 알고리즘을 통해서 시장점유율을 높이는 전략을 사용하고 있다. 이에 따른 부작용으로 일상생활에 무리가 갈 정도의 사용자가 나타나고 있다. SNS 중독 사용자는 스스로가 문제를 인지하고 있으나 자제를 못하고 있어 SNS 중독 완화를 돕는 어플리케이션이 개발되고 있다. 이러한 어플리케이션은 일정 부분 중독 완화에 도움은 주고 있으나 다음과 같은 문제점을 갖는다. 첫째 일반적으로 SNS 사용자는 여러 SNS를 동시에 사용하기 때문에 이를 통합하여 볼 수 있는 기능이 필요하다. 기존 어플리케이션에서는 특정 SNS만을 대상으로 하는 문제가 있다. 둘째 SNS의 사용량을 표현하는 방식이 단순이 그래프 형태로만 지원되어 다양한 정보 제공에 한계가 있다. 마지막으로 SNS의 과도한 사용에 대한 경각심을 새겨줄 수 있는 요소가 부족하다. 이 논문에서는 여러 SNS 사용량을 통합하여 제공하는 대시보드 기능, 게이미피케이션 요소를 접목하여 사용량을 다양한 가치로 보여주는 기능, 그리고 SNS 중독 정도에 따라 다양한 공포소구 메시지를 지원하는 기능을 통해 SNS 사용자의 중독 완화를 지원하는 어플리케이션을 제안한다.

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A Study on the Change in Inflammatory Activity of Macrophages and T Cells Using Pulsed Magnetic Field (펄스자기장(PMF)을 이용한 대식세포와 T 세포의 염증활성도 변화추이에 대한 연구)

  • Sojin Kim ;Hyunsook Lee
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.44 no.5
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    • pp.324-328
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    • 2023
  • Excessive inflammation in the body causes immune cells to release cytokines that damage normal tissues and cells, leading to rheumatoid arthritis and sepsis. Pulsed magnetic field(PMF) stimulation has many applications in the treatment of neurological, muscular disorders and pain. Therefore, in this study, we aim to investigate the effect of PMF stimulation on the regulation of excessive inflammation in the overall immune system. Macrophages, a primary immune cell, and T cells, a secondary immune cell, were co-cultured in the insert wells under the same conditions, and then inflammation was artificially induced. The changes in inflammatory activity following PMF stimulation were measured by pH and IL-6 concentration. After inflammation induction, both cells became more acidic and increased IL-6 expression, but after PMF stimulation, we observed improved acidification of macrophages and T cells and decreased IL-6 expression. Our results showed that infected macrophages activated T cells and that the recovery of excessive inflammatory response regulation after PMF stimulation proceeded more rapidly in macrophages. Therefore, this study suggests that PMF has a positive anti-inflammatory effect on the overall immune system and thus has the potential to be used as a non-invasive therapy for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases.

A Study on Accuracy and Usefulness of In-vivo Dosimetry in Proton Therapy (양성자 치료에서 생체 내 선량측정 검출기(In-vivo dosimety)의 정확성과 유용성에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Sunyoung;Choi, Jaehyock;Won, Huisu;Hong, Joowan;Cho, Jaehwan;Lee, Sunyeob;Park, Cheolsoo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.171-180
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    • 2014
  • In this study, the authors attempted to measure the skin dose by irradiating the actual dose on to the TLD(Thermo-Luminescence Dosimeter) and EBT3 Film used as the In-vivo dosimetry after planning the same treatment as the actual patient on a Phantom, because the erythema or dermatitis is frequently occurred on the patients' skin at the time of the proton therapy of medulloblastoma patient receiving the proton therapy. They intended to know whether there is the usefulness for the dosimetry of skin by the comparative analysis of the measured dose values with the treatment planned skin dose. The CT scan from the Brain to the Pelvis was done by placing a phantom on the CSI(Cranio-spinal irradiation) Set-up position of Medulloblastoma, and the treatment Isocenter point was aligned by using DIPS(Digital Image Positioning System) in the treatment room after planning a proton therapy. The treatment Isocenter point of 5 areas that the proton beam was entered into them, and Markers of 2 areas shown in the Phantom during CT scans, that is, in all 7 points, TLD and EBT3 Film pre-calibrated are alternatively attached, and the proton beam that the treatment was planned, was irradiated by 10 times, respectively. As a result of the comparative analysis of the average value calculated from the result values obtained by the repeated measurement of 10 times with the Skin Dose measured in the treatment planning system, the measured dose values of 6 points, except for one point that the accurate measurement was lacked due to the measurement position with a difficulty showed the distribution of the absolute dose value ${\pm}2%$ in both TLD and EBT Film. In conclusion, in this study, the clinical usefulness of the TLD and EBT3 Film for the Enterance skin dose measurement in the first proton therapy in Korea was confirmed.

The Comparison of Trunk Repositioning Errors in Individuals with and without Low Back Pain at Different Postures (요통 환자와 정상인의 자세에 따른 체간 위치 오류 비교)

  • Yuk, Goon-Chang;Han, Jin-Tae;Shin, Hyun-Suk;Lee, Ho-Geon;Park, Rea-Joon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.63-74
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    • 2008
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was to compare trunk repositioning errors between subjects with and without low back pain in sitting and standing. Methods : Total 81 participants were recruited who consisted of 41 subjects with low back pain and 40 normal subjects. The subjects were instructed to replicate the predetermined target positions of the trunk toward upright and $30^{\circ}$ flexion in sitting and standing. During each of movement, digital inclinometer was used to measure the angular movement of $T_{12}$ spinal process. Repositioning error was calculated as the absolute difference between the predetermined target positions and replicated target positions. Results : In subjects with low back pain, upright repositioning error was $1.26^{\circ}{\pm}0.14^{\circ}$ in sitting and $1.55^{\circ}{\pm}0.24^{\circ}$ in standing, and $30^{\circ}$ flexion repositioning error was $3.23^{\circ}{\pm}0.33^{\circ}$ in sitting and $5.50^{\circ}{\pm}0.50^{\circ}$ in standing. In subjects without low back pain, upright repositioning error was $1.38^{\circ}{\pm}0.15^{\circ}$ in sitting and $1.67^{\circ}{\pm}0.18^{\circ}$ in standing, and flexion repositioning error was $2.61^{\circ}{\pm}0.28^{\circ}$ in sitting and $3.70^{\circ}{\pm}0.52^{\circ}$ in standing. It was demonstrated that flexion repositioning error increased significantly in standing position. In subjects with low back pain, $30^{\circ}$ flexion repositioning error was significantly higher in standing than in sitting. Conclusion : The repositioning error of subjects with low back pain increased during flexion and it implies that some aspects of proprioception are decreased in subjects with low back pain. Therefore, it will be emphasis that a clinical trial to increase the trunk flexion stability of subjects with low back pain in standing.

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Review of Non-invasive Interventions for Drooling Problems in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Trends and Analysis of Interventions for Drooling (신경발달장애 아동의 침흘림치료를 위한 비침습적 중재방법에 관한 고찰: 경향 및 중재방법 분석)

  • Jeon, Joo young;Park, Hae Yean
    • Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.37-51
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    • 2021
  • Objective : The purpose of this study was to analyze non-invasive treatments and drooling assessment methods in children with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities, who drool. Methods : This study searched two hundred papers published in 2005-2019. Forty-four papers were selected based on their abstract and title, and ten papers were finally selected following a secondary search. Results : The PEDro Scale of the selected papers was high with an average of seven points. As a result of analyzing the overall trends, the study participants were primarily patients with cerebral palsy, and recently, the therapeutic intervention of oral sensory exercise was more actively studied than behavioral modification. Studies of behavioral modification and oral sensory exercise intervention methods were found to have differences in participant age and, cognitive level, number of participants, research design, treatment time, and duration. Studies to confirming the frequency and severity of the drooling measurement method were found to be the main factor. Conclusion : This study analyzed typical behavioral modification and oral sensory exercise interventions as examples of non-invasive therapeutic interventions for children with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities and provided information to help select appropriate therapeutic intervention methods when planning non-invasive therapy using behavioral modification and oral sensory exercise therapy.