• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.382-389
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• 2009

An in-situ probe-based spectrophotometer has been developed. This system used two spectrometers to measure soil reflectance spectra from 450 nm to 2200 nm. It collects soil electrical conductivity (EC) and insertion force measurements in addition to the optical data. Six fields in Kansas were mapped with the VIS-NIR (visible-near infrared) probe module and sampled for calibration and validation. Results showed that VIS-NIR correlated well with carbon in all six fields, with RPD (the ratio of standard deviation to root mean square error of prediction) of 1.8 or better, RMSE of 0.14 to 0.22%, and $R^2$ of 0.69 to 0.89. From the investigation of carbon variability within the soil profile and by tillage practice, the 0-5 cm depth in a no-till field contained significantly higher levels of carbon than any other locations. Using the selected calibration model with the soil NIR probe data, a soil profile map of estimated carbon was produced, and it was found that estimated carbon values are highly correlated to the lab values. The array of sensors (VIS-NIR, electrical conductivity, insertion force) used in the probe allowed estimating bulk density, and three of the six fields were satisfactory. The VIS-NIR probe also showed the obtained spectra data were well correlated with nitrogen for all fields with RPD scores of 1.84 or better and coefficient of determination ($R^2$) of 0.7 or higher.

• Mass Spectrometry Letters
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.57-61
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• 2014

A gravimetric standard addition method combined with internal standard calibration has been successfully developed for the accurate analysis of total arsenic in a laver candidate reference material. A model equation for the gravimetric standard addition approach using an internal standard was derived to determine arsenic content in samples. Handlings of samples, As standard and internal standard were carried out gravimetrically to avoid larger uncertainty and variability involved in the volumetric preparation. Germanium was selected as the internal standard because of its close mass to the arsenic to minimize mass-dependent bias in mass spectrometer. The ion signal ratios of $^{75}As^+$ to $^{72}Ge^+$ (or $^{73}Ge^+$) were measured in high resolution mode ($R{\geq}10,000$) to separate potential isobaric interferences by high resolution ICP/MS. For method validation, the developed method was applied to the analysis of arsenic content in the NMIJ 7402-a codfish certified reference material (CRM) and the result was $37.07mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}{\pm}0.45mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$ which is in good agreement with the certified value, $36.7mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}{\pm}1.8mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$. Finally, the certified value of the total arsenic in the candidate laver CRM was determined to be $47.15mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}{\pm}1.32mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$ (k = 2.8 for 95% confidence level) which is an excellent result for arsenic measurement with only 2.8 % of relative expanded uncertainty.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.168-177
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• 2016

In this paper we present an implantable pressure sensor to measure real-time blood pressure by monitoring mechanical movement of artery. Sensor is composed of inductors (L) and capacitors (C) which are formed by microfabrication and direct bonding on two biocompatible substrates (quartz). When electrical potential is applied to the sensor, the inductors and capacitors generates a LC resonance circuit and produce characteristic resonant frequencies. Real-time variation of the resonant frequency is monitored by an external measurement system using inductive coupling. Structural and electrical simulation was performed by Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) programs, ANSYS and HFSS, to optimize geometry of sensor. Ultrafast laser (femto-second) cutting and MEMS process were executed as sensor fabrication methods with consideration of brittleness of the substrate and small radial artery size. After whole fabrication processes, we got sensors of $3mm{\times}15mm{\times}0.5mm$. Resonant frequency of the sensor was around 90 MHz at atmosphere (760 mmHg), and the sensor has good linearity without any hysteresis. Longterm (5 years) stability of the sensor was verified by thermal acceleration testing with Arrhenius model. Moreover, in-vitro cytotoxicity test was done to show biocompatiblity of the sensor and validation of real-time blood pressure measurement was verified with animal test by implant of the sensor. By integration with development of external interrogation system, the proposed sensor system will be a promising method to measure real-time blood pressure.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.255-259
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• 2016

Background: Reliable and validated instruments are needed in order to study the quality of life in myeloma patients. This study aimed to translate and explore the psychometric properties of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) myeloma module (QLQ-MY20) in Iranian patients. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and fifteen patients with multiple myeloma (MM) were recruited from Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran. A standard forward-backward translation procedure was implemented. Participating patients were asked to complete the EORTC QLQ-C30 and the QLQ-MY20 three times, at study entry, after two weeks, and again after three months. Data were tested for the range of measurement, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, known group comparison, responsiveness and factor structure. Results: Mean age of the patients was 60.7 years. No floor and ceiling effects were seen for the QLQ-MY20. Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ was greater than 0.80 for all three multi-item scales (ranging from 0.82 to 0.93). All four scales had test-retest reliability of 0.85 or greater. Results of the confirmatory factor analysis that the hypothesized 3-scale measurement model of the QLQ-MY20. Moreover, the Persian version for the QLQ-MY20 differentiated between subgroups of the patients in terms of beta-2 microglobulin, fracture and performance status. The responsiveness of the QLQ-MY20 to change over time was confirmed within 3 months. Conclusions: the results of our study indicate that our Iranian version of the QLQ-MY20 is a feasible, reliable and valid questionnaire for assessing the condition-specific quality of life of patients with MM.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제35권12호
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• pp.1351-1358
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• 2011

열펌프의 고장감지 및 진단을 위하여 측정값에 대한 분석은 필수적이다. 열펌프의 고장감지는 열전대 등의 온도센서로 수행되는데, 재연성과 센서자체의 오차에 의해 시스템의 정상상태 측정값들은 통상 백색 노이즈의 형태로 존재한다. 고장감지 및 진단시스템을 구축하기 위하여 이상적인 정상상태를 정의하는 기준모델을 추출하게 되는데, 실제 측정값과 모델에 의한 기대값은 수학적 편차, 즉 잔차가 필연적으로 존재하게 된다. 이러한 잔차는 운전조건에 따라 변화하며, 다양한 불확실도를 포함한 확률분포를 갖게 된다. 본 연구에서는 온도센서를 활용하여 정상상태 진단을 수행하고 이를 기반으로 기준모델을 도출하였다. 이후 실측값과 기준모델과의 잔차를 통계적으로 분석하여 고장여부를 판단하는 경계값을 산출하였다. 본 분석에 의하여 열펌프의 고장감지 및 진단시스템의 개발을 위한 불확실도와 경계값을 통계적으로 계산함으로써 진단결과의 확률적 신뢰성을 보장할 수 있는 방법론을 제공하였다.

• 한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국항해항만학회 2006년도 International Symposium on GPS/GNSS Vol.1
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• pp.179-184
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• 2006

Rapid and high-precision positioning with a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is feasible only when very precise carrier-phase observations can be used. There are two kinds of mathematical models for ambiguity resolution. The first one is based on both pseudorange and carrier phase measurements, and the observation equations are of full rank. The second one is only based on carrier phase measurement, which is a rank-defect model. Though the former is more commonly used, the latter has its own advantage, that is, ambiguity resolution will be freed from the effects of pseudorange multipath. Galileo will be operational. One of the important differences between Galileo and current GPS is that Galileo will provide signals in four frequency bands. With more carrier-phase data available, frequency combinations with long equivalent wavelength can be formed, so Galileo will provide more opportunities for fast and reliable ambiguity resolution than current GPS. This paper tries to investigate phase only fast ambiguity resolution performance with four Galileo frequencies for short baseline. Cascading Ambiguity Resolution (CAR) method with selected optimal frequency combinations and LAMBDA method are used and compared. To validate the resolution, two tests are used and compared. The first one is a ratio test. The second one is lower bound success-rate test. The simulation test results show that, with LAMBDA method, whether with ratio test or lower bound success rate validation criteria, ambiguity can be fixed in several seconds, 8 seconds at most even when 1 sigma of carrier phase noise is 12 mm. While with CAR method, at least about half minute is required even when 1 sigma of carrier phase noise is 3 mm. It shows that LAMBDA method performs obviously better than CAR method.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.933-940
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• 2017

선박의 다양한 흘수 및 트림 조건은 조종성능 추정을 위한 중요한 요소 중 하나이다. 본 논문에서는 세 종류의 흘수 및 트림 조건에서의 해상 시운전 자료를 바탕으로 하여 선체 유체력 미계수를 추정하였다. 시스템 식별법(system identification)의 하나인 수학적 최적화(mathematical optimization method) 및 Rheinmetall Defense사의 선박 운동 모델을 적용한 fast time 시뮬레이션 소프트웨어를 이용하여 시운전 항적데이터 및 관련 시뮬레이션 자료를 이용하여 선체 유체력 미계수를 추정하였다. 최적화 된 계수를 적용한 시뮬레이션 결과는 기존 계수 추정식을 사용한 시뮬레이션 결과와 대비하여 해상 시운전 계측 결과와 유사함을 보여주었으며 추가로 진행된 2차 검증 결과에서도 상대적으로 높은 유사함을 확인하였다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.272-283
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Most child and adolescent food literacy measurement tools focus on nutrition and food safety. However, the importance of aspects related to the food system such as food distribution and food waste and their effects on environmental sustainability is growing. We therefore developed and validated a two-dimensional tool for children (8-12 years old) and adolescents (13-18 years old) that can comprehensively measure food literacy. The association of food literacy with diet quality and self-reported health was assessed. SUBJECTS/METHODS: First, we developed a food literacy conceptual framework that contains food system and literacy dimensions through a literature review, focus group interviews, and expert review. After a face validity study, we conducted the main survey (n = 200) to validate the questionnaire. Construct validity and reliability were assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and Cronbach's alpha. RESULTS: As a result of the Delphi study, content validity was confirmed for the remaining 30 items after two items were excluded (content validity ratio = 0.86). Eleven items were excluded from the EFA results, while the CFA results indicated appropriate fit indices for the proposed model (comparative fit index = 0.904, root mean square error of approximation = 0.068). The final food literacy questionnaire consisted of 19 questions and comprised 5 factors: production, distribution, selection, preparation and cooking, and intake. Food literacy was positively associated with diet quality, as assessed by the Nutrition Quotient score, in both children and adolescents and with self-reported health in adolescents.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제36권5_1호
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• pp.679-692
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 CFD 모델을 WRF-Chem 모델과 결합(WRF-CFD 모델)하였고, 서울 영등포구에 소재한 건물 밀집 지역에서 흐름과 일산화탄소(carbon monoxide, CO) 분포 특성을 조사하였다. 이를 위하여, 자동기상관측소에서 측정한 풍속, 풍향과 도시대기측정소에서 측정한 CO 농도를 이용하여 수치 모의 결과를 검증하였다. AWS 510 지점에서는 남풍과 남서풍 계열 바람이 측정되었고, 야간 시간 보다는 주간 시간에 높은 풍속이 측정되었다. WRF-Chem 모델은 주로 동남동풍에서 서남서풍 계열의 바람을 수치 모의하였고, 측정 풍속을 과대 모의하였다. WRF-CFD 모델이 수치 모의한 풍향은 WRF-Chem 모델 풍향에 대한 의존도가 높았고, 측정 풍속을 상대적으로 잘 수치 모의하였다. 통계적 검증 지수에 대한 목표 값과 추천 범위를 고려하였을 때, WRF-CFD 모델이 WRF-Chem 모델에 비해 측정 풍속을 통계적으로 더 현실적으로 수치 모의하였다. WRF-Chem 모델은 측정 CO 농도를 크게 과소 모의하였고, WRF-CFD 모델은 CO 농도 예측을 개선하였다. 통계적 검증 결과를 종합한 결과, WRF-CFD 모델은 도시 지역에 복잡하게 분포한 건물과 이동 오염원을 고려함으로써 CO 농도 예측 성능을 개선하였다. 5월 22일 04시에는 AQMS가 위치한 지역에는 하강류가 존재하고, 상층으로부터 비교적 낮은 농도의 CO가 유입되면서 주변 지역에 비해 낮은 농도가 수치 모의되었다. 5월 22일 15시에는 AQMS 측정 지점에 약한 상승류가 형성되었고, 이에 따라 주변보다 다소 높은 CO 농도가 나타났다. WRF-CFD 모델은 상승류에 의해 도로의 이동 오염원으로부터 배출된 CO를 AQMS 측정 고도까지 수송하여, 결과적으로, 측정 CO 농도를 잘 재현한 것으로 판단된다. 5월 22일 18시 사례는 CO 배출량 증가, 상승류 발생 지역 증가, 풍속 증가로 인한 지면 근처의 난류운동에너지 생성 증가에 따른 난류 확산 증가 등으로 인해 전체적으로 높은 CO 농도가 수치 모의되었다. AQMS 지점에서는 하강류가 수치 모의되었지만, 풍상측에 형성된 고농도의 CO 밴드로 인해 WRF-CFD 모델은 측정 CO 농도를 과대 모의하였다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.246-252
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• 2011

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) models must be validated against a reference method in a representative population sample before they can be accepted as accurate and applicable. The purpose of this study was to compare the eight-electrode BIA method with DEXA as a reference method in the assessment of body composition in Korean adults and to investigate the predictive accuracy and applicability of the eight-electrode BIA model. A total of 174 apparently healthy adults participated. The study was designed as a cross-sectional study. FM, %fat, and FFM were estimated by an eight-electrode BIA model and were measured by DEXA. Correlations between BIA_%fat and DEXA_%fat were 0.956 for men and 0.960 for women with a total error of 2.1%fat in men and 2.3%fat in women. The mean difference between BIA_%fat and DEXA_%fat was small but significant (P < 0.05), which resulted in an overestimation of $1.2{\pm}2.2$%fat (95% CI: -3.2-6.2%fat) in men and an underestimation of $-2.0{\pm}2.4$%fat (95% CI: -2.3-7.1%fat) in women. In the Bland-Altman analysis, the %fat of 86.3% of men was accurately estimated and the %fat of 66.0% of women was accurately estimated to within 3.5%fat. The BIA had good agreement for prediction of %fat in Korean adults. However, the eight-electrode BIA had small, but systemic, errors of %fat in the predictive accuracy for individual estimation. The total errors led to an overestimation of %fat in lean men and an underestimation of %fat in obese women.