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Red-shift of the photoluminescence peak of N-doped ZnO phosphors

  • Kim, Jun-Kwan;Lim, Jung-Wook;Kim, Hyun-Tak;Yun, Sun-Jin
    • 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.895-897
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    • 2008
  • ZnO films were fabricated using rf-magnetron sputter deposition process with different $N_2$ ambient. N-content in N-doped ZnO films was less than 1%. The wavelength of the highest intensity PL peak of N-doped ZnO was shifted to higher wavelength with increasing $N_2$ flow rate in the deposition ambient. These results indicated that the optical property of ZnO was significantly affected by the defect level created by doping with a very small amount of N.

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EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF CRITICAL HEAT FLUX WITH ALUMINA-WATER NANOFLUIDS IN DOWNWARD-FACING CHANNELS FOR IN-VESSEL RETENTION APPLICATIONS

  • Dewitt, G.;Mckrell, T.;Buongiorno, J.;Hu, L.W.;Park, R.J.
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.45 no.3
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    • pp.335-346
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    • 2013
  • The Critical Heat Flux (CHF) of water with dispersed alumina nanoparticles was measured for the geometry and flow conditions relevant to the In-Vessel Retention (IVR) situation which can occur during core melting sequences in certain advanced Light Water Reactors (LWRs). CHF measurements were conducted in a flow boiling loop featuring a test section designed to be thermal-hydraulically similar to the vessel/insulation gap in the Westinghouse AP1000 plant. The effects of orientation angle, pressure, mass flux, fluid type, boiling time, surface material, and surface state were investigated. Results for water-based nanofluids with alumina nanoparticles (0.001% by volume) on stainless steel surface indicate an average 70% CHF enhancement with a range of 17% to 108% depending on the specific flow conditions expected for IVR. Experiments also indicate that only about thirty minutes of boiling time (which drives nanoparticle deposition) are needed to obtain substantial CHF enhancement with nanofluids.

세계 명문대학 순례-노벨상 9명 탄생시킨 130년 전통MIT

  • Lee, Geon-U
    • The Science & Technology
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    • v.28 no.8 s.315
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    • pp.44-46
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    • 1995
  • 「과학과 기술」은 이번 8월호부터 세계 명문대학 순례 난을 신설, 전통을 자랑하는 유명한 대학을 집중 조명한다. 이번호에는 노벨상 수상자 9명을 탄생시킨 미국의 MIT를 찾아본다.

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A Study on the Development of Magnetic Levitation Experiment Kits (자기 부상 실습 장치의 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Lee Jeong-Woo;Cheong Yeon-Doo;Han Myoung-Keun
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.5-19
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    • 2005
  • This paper describes the design and fabrication of magnetic levitation kits for use in the hands on experiments of automatic control, digital control and microprocessor applications in the division of mechatronics in Samcheok university. The kits are developed inspired by MIT's design, but it is designed on the digital basis, whereas MIT's is designed on the analog basis. As a result, the kits can be monitored and controlled on the analog and digital control techniques. Furthermore, the cost of kit components is comparable or lower to that of MIT design. And the kits can be controlled with magnetic hall sensors and/or infrared sensors, which provides more versatile experience on the use of sensors and signal filtering to the students. The design is fabricated and tested by authors and will be provided to the students as lab projects. The kits will be intentionally presented with a device that is poorly instrumented and poorly compensated. And the students are expected to analyze sensor signal and controller performance, and then, perform compensator design and signal filtering.

Zur Fabensymbolick im Deutschen, Englischen und Koreanischen -Rot, Gelb und Grun- (한국어, 독일어, 영어에 나타난 색깔의 상징의미(II) - 빨강, 노랑, 초록 -)

  • Cho Young-Soo
    • Koreanishche Zeitschrift fur Deutsche Sprachwissenschaft
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    • v.8
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    • pp.143-173
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    • 2003
  • In dieser Arbeit wird versucht, einen weiteren theoretischen Rahmen $f\"{u}r$ die Farbensymbole(Rot, Gelb und Grun) in der deutschen, englischen und korearischen Sprache, vor allem in Idiomatik weiterzuentwickeln. Rot und Grun sind in diesen Sprachen reichlicher als Gelb vertreten. Die symbolische Bedeutung von Rot ist besonders ambivalent Es ist die Farbe der Gesundheit, aber auch die Farbe des Blutes, Krieges und Todes. Rot ist in den untersuchten Sprachen als 'sehr', 'gut', 'gesund' oder 'schlecht' belegt Rot zeigt aber einzelsprachliche Eigenschaften. Im Koreanischen ist Rot syrnbollisch mit 'Frau', im Englischen mit $'B\"{u}rokratismus'$ verbunden.. Gelb hat auch $widerspr\"{u}chliche$ Symbolbedeutung .Es ist die Farbe der $Fr\'{u}hlingsblumen$, der Sonne und des Lichtes. Aber Gelb kann die Farbe von 'Neid, Eifersucht' oder 'feige, schlecht' sein. Grun ist die wichtigste Farbe der Natur. So ist diese Farbe symbolisch mit 'gut', 'unreif, 'sehr, viel', 'Wachstum und Gedeihen' assozziert. Durch Vergleich und Analyse der Farbensymbole in diesen drei Sprachen und durch Resultat der Antwort auf Fragenbogen an denen 99 Deutschen, 100 Amerikaner und 101 Koreaner teilnahmen, zeichnen sich folgende Ergebnisse ab. Sprachsymbole von dieser Farbe hat auf die Farbenwahrnehmungen von diesen Leuten nicht direkte $Einfl\"{u}sse{\;} ausge\"{u}bt$. Rot assoziert in 89 Koreanern und 5 Amerikanern 'Leidenschaft': Gelb in 52 Amerikanem, 47 Deutschen und 38 Koreanern $'W\"{a}rme'$: Grun in 33 Amerikanern, '37 Deutschen und 11 Koreanern 'Frieden'. Im Englischen und Deutschen zeigt sich die Assoziation von Gelb mit 'Neid, Eifersucht', was mit kulturellen Vorstellungen $\"{u}bereinstimmt$. 38 Deutsche und 4 Amerikaner geben $f\"{u}r$ Gelb die Symbolbedeutung 'Neid' an. Hier bin ich mit sprachlichem Determinismus von Wharf-Hypothese einverstanden: Verschiroene Sprachgemeinschaften erfassen die Wirklichkeit in ganz verschiedener Weise. Sprachsymbol und Kul­tursymbol scheinen an die Farbenwahrnehmungen von untersuchten Leuten $anzukn\"{u}pfen$.

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Comparison study of dermal cell toxicity and zebrafish brain toxicity by humidifier sterilizer chemicals (PHMG, PGH, CMIT/MIT) (가습기 살균제 성분(PHMG, PGH, CMIT/MIT)의 사람 피부세포 독성 및 제브라피쉬 뇌신경 독성 비교 연구)

  • Cho, Kyung-Hyun;Kim, Jae-Ryong
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Biology
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.271-277
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    • 2020
  • Toxicities to many organs caused by humidifier disinfectants have been reported. Recently, humidifier disinfectants have been reported to cause cardiovascular, embryonic, and hepatic toxicities. This study was designed to investigate the toxic mechanism of humidifier disinfectants and compare toxicity in a cellular model and a zebrafish animal model. Because brain toxicity and skin toxicity have been less studied than other organs, we evaluated toxicity in a human dermal cell line and zebrafish under various concentrations of humidifier disinfectants that included polyhexamethyleneguanidine phosphate (PHMG), oligo-[2-(2-ethoxy)-ethoxyethyl-guanidinium-chloride] (PGH) and methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT). A human dermal fibroblast cell line was treated with disinfectants (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 16 mg L-1) to compare their cytotoxicity. The fewest PHMG-treated cells survived (up to 33%), while 49% and 40% of the PGH- and CMIT/MIT-treated cells, respectively, survived. The quantification of oxidized species in the media revealed that the PHMG-treated cells had the highest MDA content of around 28 nM, while the PGH- and CMIT/MIT-treated cells had 13 and 21 nM MDA, respectively. As for brain toxicity, treatment of the zebrafish tank water with CMIT/MIT (final 40 mg L-1) for 30 min resulted in a 17-fold higher production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) than in the control. Treatment with PGH or PHMG (final 40 mg L-1) resulted in 15- and 11-fold higher production, respectively. The humidifier disinfectants (PHMG, PGH, and CMIT/MIT) showed severe dermal cell toxicity and brain toxicity. These toxicities may be relevant factors in understanding why some children have language disorders, motor delays, and developmental delays from exposure to humidifier disinfectants.

Effects of breathing training in melodic intonation therapy on articulation intelligibility of aphasics: pilot study (멜로디 억양 치료에서 실어증 환자의 조음 명료도에 대한 호흡 훈련 효과: 초기 실험)

  • Kim, Seon Sik;Hong, Geum Na;Choi, Min Joo
    • The Journal of the Acoustical Society of Korea
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.319-329
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    • 2016
  • The present study was to test if breathing training in melodic intonation therapy (MIT) ameliorated the articulation intelligibility of Broca's aphasics or not. The experimental group did breathing training (2 stages) that preceded the MIT. In order to evaluate the efficacy of the MIT intervention, the VOT (Voice Onset Time), the TD (Total Delay), the voice sound intensity and the expiratory volume of the subjects, closely associated with articulation intelligibility were measured before and after the intervention. It was shown that, in the experimental group after the MIT intervention, the VOT and TD were increased on bilabial/p/, alveolar consonant /t/, and soft palatal /k/(p < 0.05), but no significant differences were found on affricate /c/ and fricative /s/(p > 0.05). In the control group, no significant increases in the VOT and TD were observed on all articulation points(p > 0.05). The voice sound intensity which influences the verbal articulation increased in the experimental group after the intervention(p < 0.05), whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. In conclusion, the breathing training in the MIT was found to result in improving the articulation intelligibility of Broca's aphasiacs.

A Scientific Critique of a Korean Court's Acquittal for Involuntary Manslaughter Related to 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one/2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (CMIT/MIT), a Humidifier Disinfectant (HD) Part II: Animal experiments, criteria for HD lung injury, and causality on individual levels (CMIT/MIT 함유 가습기 살균제 제품의 제조 및 판매기업 형사판결 1심 재판 판결문에 대한 과학적 고찰 (II) - 동물실험, 폐 손상 판정기준, 개인 인과)

  • Park, Dong-Uk;Zoh, Kyung Ehi;Kim, Jiwon;Choi, Sangjun;Lee, So-yeon;Jun, Hyoungbae;Park, Taehyun
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.47 no.3
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    • pp.193-204
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: In January 2021, the former heads of the manufacturer SK Chemical and the vendor Aekyung were acquitted for manufacturing and selling humidifier disinfectant (HD) containing 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one/2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (CMIT/MIT). In this article, we analyzed the rationale used in this judgement in the light of scientific consideration. Methods: The sentencing document for the judgements was obtained from the Korea Supreme Court Service. In particular, the judgements made by the court related to the toxicological and individual association with HD perspectives were discussed based on scientific evidence. Results: The ruling stated that the necessary conditions for causality between CMIT/MIT and such diseases were not met based on the fact that asthma and lung damage were not found in the inhalation exposure animal experiments. The judgment overlooked the inevitable limitations of using animal experiments for verifying health effects in humans, which are often inconsistent with the observations in animals. Among 11 governmentaffirmed lung injury cases with CMIT/MIT usage, three patients' humidifier disinfectant-associated lung injury (HDLI) pathology proved that CMIT/MIT could cause lung injury similar to that caused by PHMG and PGH. In addition, five children showed decreased lung function related to damage caused by humidifier disinfectant exposure. Conclusions: We conclude that there is sufficient evidence supporting the assertion that HDs containing CMIT/MIT cause lung injuries, including asthma, contrary to the court's decision.

Environment, Health and Safety Offices of the Top 30 Research Universities in the U.S.A. - Focused on the Case of Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) (미국 상위 30개 연구 중심 대학들의 실험실 환경보건안전 담당 부서 - MIT 사례를 중심으로)

  • Ahn, Kwangseog;Kang, Dongmug;Shin, Yong Chul;Jun, Young-Hee
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.192-202
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    • 2007
  • Objectives: The objectives of this research are to examine the missions, organization, and programs of the environmental, health and safety(EHS) offices of the major research universities in the U.S.A., particularly the case of Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) EHS Office, and to suggest ways to address the EHS issues of the universities and research institutes in South Korea. Methods: The top 30 research universities in the U.S.A. were selected by the total amounts of research funds they annually received. The web sites of the 30 universities were searched to identify the names of the departments that address environment, health, and/or safety related issues, the missions of those departments, the major programs of those departments, and the number of staff in those departments. Also, a case study was conducted for the Environment Health and Safety Management System and the Environment, Health and Safety Office of the MIT, using literature and web searches and a meeting with the Director of the MIT Environment, Health and Safety Office. Results: All the top 30 research universities in the U.S.A. had designated departments that dealt with EHS issues. Most of them were by the name of or similar to environmental, health and safety. The mission statements of those departments were mostly about improving the safety and health of their community members, improving the environment, and complying to EHS regulations. Most of those departments had an environmental management program, industrial hygiene program, radiation protection program, safety program, and biosafety program as their major programs. The components of the environment, health and safety management system(EHS-MS) of the MIT were examined in detail. In contrast, not many universities in South Korea had designated departments that dealt specifically with EHS issues. Also, the number of fulltime staff for EHS was only 1-2 in most of the Korean universities and their work duties included only general safety, while neglecting other health/environment related issues. Conclusions: Well organized and functioning environmental, health and safety offices were present in all of the top 30 research universities in the U.S.A., whereas similar organizations of the universities in South Korea were virtually non-existent and/or had very limited EHS activities. Therefore, in order to reduce potential risks of accidents and health problems in the Korean universities and research institutions, well established and functioning EHS-MSs and EHS offices are warranted. The case of the EHS-MS and EHS Office in the MIT demonstrate a successful case to follow.