• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2014

In this study, we prepared CdTe/CdS solar cells using a thermal vacuum evaporation method. In particular, $CdCl_2$ treatment was attempted using this same method at $400^{\circ}C$ for 30 min. The prepared CdTe/CdS solar cells were investigated using Fouier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and a solar simulator system including light absorption properties, morphological properties, and power conversion efficiency (PCE). In addition, we investigated the gamma-irradiation treatment at dose rates of 0 Gy, 500 Gy, 1 kGy, 10 kGy, and 30 kGy. The characteristics of gamma-irradiation treatment were studied based on the same method described above. In particular, it showed increased values as 0.826% higher than the non-irradiation of 0.448% from PCE analysis.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제53권10호
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• pp.3335-3343
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• 2021

The impact of gamma radiation on a commercial off the shelf microcontroller board has been investigated. Three different tests have been performed to ascertain the radiation tolerance of the device from a nuclear decommissioning deployment perspective. The first test analyses the effect of radiation on the output voltage of the on-board voltage regulator during irradiation. The second test evaluated the effect of gamma radiation on the voltage characteristics of analogue and digital inputs and outputs. The final test analyses the functionality of the microcontroller when using an external, shielded voltage regulator instead of the on-board voltage regulator. The results suggest that a series of latch-ups occurs in the microcontroller during irradiation, causing increased current drain which can damage the voltage regulator if it does not have short-circuit protection. The analogue to digital conversion functionality appears to be more sensitive to gamma radiation than digital and analogue output functionality. Using an external, shielded voltage regulator can prove beneficial when used for certain applications. The collected data suggests that detaching the voltage regulator can extend the lifespan of the platform up to approximately 350 Gy.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권11호
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• pp.4039-4047
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• 2023

This contribution describes the application of HPGe detector for the airborne quantitative analysis. The hardware of the airborne HPGe system was designed from the commercial components with only exception of the newly designed AirHPGeSpec special software to control, measure and process the data. The system was calibrated for the local air kerma rates measured on helicopter board and its conversion to the air kerma rates at 1 m above the ground was proposed. Two examples of the air kerma rates measured over the former uranium mining areas are presented and compared with the results of other airborne system on the board. This airborne HPGe system could be also used for measuring the surface activities in a radiation event. The nuclides of ¹³¹I, ¹³²Te - ¹³²I, ¹³³I, ¹³⁴I, ¹³⁵I, ¹³⁷Cs, ¹³⁴Cs, ⁸⁸Rb and ¹⁰³Ru were selected from possible nuclear power plant emergency scenarios. The Monte Carlo simulation was used to calculate HPGe detector efficiencies for the flight altitudes from 25 to 300 m for the energies from 300 keV to 3 MeV of the nuclides in question. Also, the detection limits according to the Currie method as well as ISO 11929-2010 for selected nuclides are presented.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.209-217
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• 2023

The biosphere has important function in the safety assessment of a radioactive waste disposal facility. A biosphere model in the safety assessment needs various input data that contain significantly inherent uncertainties. This paper reviews the effects of the input data on the radiological impact assessment from main radionuclides such as ¹⁴C and ⁹⁹Tc in the biosphere model. In addition, it is confirmed that the safety criteria is met, when the conservative input data for the intake rate, soil to plant concentration ratio, and distribution coefficients of the radionuclides are applied and probabilistic analysis are conducted in the biosphere model. Nevertheless, it is required to generate site-specific input data for the confidence building and reduce excessive conservatism in the biosphere model.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제5권5호
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• pp.223-229
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• 2011

X선은 X선관 내 음극측 전자(electron)를 빠른 속도로 가속시킨 다음 진행하는 전자의 흐름을 저지극(target)에서 차단시킬 때 에너지의 변환을 일으켜 발생한다. 가속된 고속의 전자가 저지면에 충돌하는 실제면적을 실초점(actual focal spot)이라 하고, 실초점의 크기를 X선이 나오는 방향인 중심선(central ray)측에서 관측할 경우 축소되어 작게 보이는데 이때의 초점을 실효초점(effective focal spot)이라고 한다. X선관 방사각에 따라 음극 측의 강도가 양극 측 보다 높게 나타나 X선 강도가 균등하지 않다. 이러한 효과를 경사각 효과(heel effect)라고 하며, 경사각 효과로 인하여 환자가 받는 피폭의 정도는 양극의 각도, 즉 실효초점의 크기에 따라 달라지게 된다. 본 논문에서는 실효초점의 크기와 그에 따른 환자 피폭선량의 상관관계를 알아보고 실효초점의 크기에 따른 균질선량 분포를 위한 효과적인 조사야를 제시하고자 한다. 결론적으로 초점크기에 따라서 평균적으로 -8cm ~ 0cm 범위에서 효과적인 조사야 범위를 찾을 수 있었고, 평균 선량률은 0.019 R/min이 나왔다. 이 범위를 이용하면 환자에게는 적은 피폭선량으로 균등한 흑화도 및 해상력을 가진 영상을 얻을 수 있을 것이다.

• 응용통계연구
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• 제29권7호
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• pp.1295-1309
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• 2016

본 연구의 목적은 아동 건강에 미치는 환경의 영향을 평가하기 위하여 우리나라 환경부에서 구축한 경시적 자료인 CHEER 자료를 바탕으로 납의 벤치마크 용량 하한(BMDL)을 도출하여 Kim 등 (2014)의 결과를 재현하는 것이다. 본 연구에서는 CHEER 자료의 2005년 동집단을 사용하였는데, 벌점화 선형 스플라인을 이용한 변환공식으로 2005년 동집단의 ADHD 평가 척도를 통일하고, 경시적 자료의 특성을 반영한 두 개의 선형혼합모형을 구축하였다. 이후 구축된 모형을 바탕으로 혈중 납 농도의 BMDL을 도출하였다. 이 과정에서 Kim 등 (2014)에서 발견한 ADHD 점수의 평균으로의 회귀 현상이 재확인되었고, 2005년 동집단과 2006년 동집단의 분포 상의 특징적 차이가 발견되었다. 결과적으로 이 차이를 감안했을 때, Kim 등 (2014)과 일치적인 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.548-554
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• 2022

Objective: To evaluate the safety and feasibility of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) via transradial access (TRA) compared with transfemoral access (TFA). Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 53 consecutive men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) who underwent PAE between September 2018 and September 2021. Thirty-one patients (mean age ± standard deviation: 70.6 ± 8.4 years) were treated with TFA, including 14 patients treated before adopting TRA. Since December 2019, TRA has also been attempted with the procedure's selection criteria of patent carpal circulation and a height ≤ 172 cm, with 22 patients treated via TRA (69.1 ± 9.6 years). Parameters of technical success (defined as successful bilateral embolization), clinical success (defined as LUTS improvement), procedural time, radiation dose, and adverse events were compared between the two groups using the Fisher's exact test, independent sample t test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, or Mann-Whitney test. Results: All patients received at least one-side PAE. Technical success of PAE was achieved in most patients (TRA, 21/22; TFA, 30/31; p > 0.999). No technical problem-related conversion from TRA to TFA occurred. The clinical success rate was 85% (11/13) in patients with TRA, and 89% (16/18) in patients with TFA for follow-up > 2 weeks post-PAE (median, 3 months) (p > 0.999). The median procedure time was similar in both groups (TRA, 81 minutes vs. TFA, 94 minutes; p = 0.570). No significant dose differences were found between the TRA and TFA groups in the dose-area product (median Gycm², 95 [range, 44-255] for TRA and 84 [34-255] for TFA; p = 0.678) or cumulative air kerma (median mGy, 609 [236-1584] for TRA and 634 [217-1594] for TFA; p = 0.551). No major adverse events occurred in either of the groups. Conclusion: PAE via TRA is a safe and feasible method comparable to conventional TFA. It can be safely implemented by selecting patients with patent carpal circulation and adequate height.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.64-71
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• 2016

삼차원 프린터(3DP)를 이용하여 환자맞춤형 전자선 치료용 볼루스(patient specific customized bolus, PSCB)를 제작하는 절차를 고안하고 제안된 방법으로 제작한 PSCB의 선량 정확도를 평가했다. 치료계획장치에서 치료계획표적용적(PTV)에 적합한 전자선 빔과 조사면 크기를 선택하고 초기 선량계산을 수행했다. 계산된 선량분포를 기반으로 PSCB를 그리고 재계산을 수행했다. 수 차례 반복을 통해 최상의 PSCB를 설계하고 설계된 윤곽자료를 DICOMRT 프로토콜을 이용해 자체 제작한 변환프로그램으로 전송했다. PSCB의 윤곽자료는 자체 변환프로그램을 이용해 3DP에서 인식 가능한 파일(STL 포맷)로 변환한 후 3DP를 이용해 제작했다. PSCB의 유용성을 검증하기 위해 2명의 가상 환자(오목, 볼록 유형)를 생성했고 각각의 환자에 가상의 PTV와 정상장기(OAR)을 생성했다. 3D-PSCB 를 사용했을 때와 사용하지 않았을 때의 선량체적히스토그램(DVH)와 선량 특성을 비교했다. 3D-PSCB 제작의 정확도를 분석하기 위해 필름 선량측정을 통해 선량 정확도를 평가했다. 치료계획 결과와 필름을 이용한 선량분포를 중첩한 후 빔 중심축에서의 심부선량곡선을 구했고 감마분석(3% 선량 오차와 3 mm 거리오차)을 수행 했다. 2명의 가상환자 모두에서 PSCB를 사용한 경우 PTV 선량은 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. PSCB를 사용할 경우 PSCB를 사용하지 않는 경우에 비해 OAR의 최대 선량, 최소선량, 평균선량은 각각 평균 9.7%, 36.6%, 28.3% 감소했다. 처방선량의 90% 선량($V_{90%}$)을 받는 OAR의 용적은 PSCB를 적용할 경우 약 99% 낮아졌다(14.40 vs $0.1cm^3$). 또한 처방선량의 80% 선량을 받는 OAR 체적도 PSCB를 사용할 경우 약 91% 줄었다(42.6 vs $3.7cm^3$). 감마분석 결과(3%, 3 mm) 오목 및 볼록 볼루스를 적용한 경우 각각 95%, 98% 통과율(pass rate)을 보였다. 3DP를 이용해 PSCB를 제작하는 절차를 정립하고 선량적 정확도를 평가해서 임상적용이 가능한 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었다. 3DP 기술의 빠른 발전에 힘입어 PSCB의 임상적용이 좀 더 쉬워지고 적용대상이 확장될 것으로 생각된다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.807-820
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• 2023

Objective: To assess whether computed tomography (CT) conversion across different scan parameters and manufacturers using a routable generative adversarial network (RouteGAN) can improve the accuracy and variability in quantifying interstitial lung disease (ILD) using a deep learning-based automated software. Materials and Methods: This study included patients with ILD who underwent thin-section CT. Unmatched CT images obtained using scanners from four manufacturers (vendors A-D), standard- or low-radiation doses, and sharp or medium kernels were classified into groups 1-7 according to acquisition conditions. CT images in groups 2-7 were converted into the target CT style (Group 1: vendor A, standard dose, and sharp kernel) using a RouteGAN. ILD was quantified on original and converted CT images using a deep learning-based software (Aview, Coreline Soft). The accuracy of quantification was analyzed using the dice similarity coefficient (DSC) and pixel-wise overlap accuracy metrics against manual quantification by a radiologist. Five radiologists evaluated quantification accuracy using a 10-point visual scoring system. Results: Three hundred and fifty CT slices from 150 patients (mean age: 67.6 ± 10.7 years; 56 females) were included. The overlap accuracies for quantifying total abnormalities in groups 2-7 improved after CT conversion (original vs. converted: 0.63 vs. 0.68 for DSC, 0.66 vs. 0.70 for pixel-wise recall, and 0.68 vs. 0.73 for pixel-wise precision; P < 0.002 for all). The DSCs of fibrosis score, honeycombing, and reticulation significantly increased after CT conversion (0.32 vs. 0.64, 0.19 vs. 0.47, and 0.23 vs. 0.54, P < 0.002 for all), whereas those of ground-glass opacity, consolidation, and emphysema did not change significantly or decreased slightly. The radiologists' scores were significantly higher (P < 0.001) and less variable on converted CT. Conclusion: CT conversion using a RouteGAN can improve the accuracy and variability of CT images obtained using different scan parameters and manufacturers in deep learning-based quantification of ILD.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.245-251
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• 2017

A dose-response experiment was conducted to determine the lysine requirement for broiler breeder hens during pre-peak production. Totally, one hundred and twenty-six flock 23-week-old Ross 308 broiler breeder hens with similar body weight were selected ($2,188{\pm}32g$) for a 6-week experiment. Hens were fed with a basal diet of corn-wheat-soybean meal formulated to achieve the Ross 308 breeder nutrient specifications (2016), except for lysine. The 7 graded, daily lysine intake levels used in this experiment were 732, 785, 838, 891, 944, 997, and 1,050 mg, and hens were restricted to 133 g of feed throughout this experiment. Pen based egg production were recorded once a day and all eggs were weighed daily. Age at sexual maturity was determined when the hens attained age at 25% production. Body weight at 23~29 weeks of age was not affected (P>0.05) by lysine levels. By fitting a linear-plateau model, the daily lysine requirements for feed conversion ratio, total produced egg weight, and age at sexual maturity at 23~29 weeks of age were estimated as 865, 907, and 891 mg, respectively. Using a quadratic-plateau model, the daily lysine requirement at 23~29 weeks of age were estimated as 974, 964, and 950 mg for feed conversion ratio, total produced egg weight, and age at sexual maturity, respectively. These results suggested that the daily lysine requirement for modern broiler breeder hens according to the National Research Council (1994) are insufficient for higher total produced egg weight, sexual maturity, and feed efficiency, and 120% of the NRC recommendation level would improve hen productivity when data are fitted under linear- and quadratic-plateau models.