• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.22-28
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• 2021

Purpose: Meconium obstruction of prematurity (MOP) predisposes premature infants to intestinal perforation and prolonged hospitalization if not diagnosed and treated promptly. A standard contrast enema is less effective to treat infants with distal ileal obstructions because the contrast may not reach the obstructed areas. In an effort to avoid risky surgery, we administered oral contrast media to seven clinically diagnosed patients with MOP whose obstructions were not relieved via conventional sonography-guided contrast enema. We retrospectively evaluated whether oral nonionic water-soluble contrast media relieves MOP. Methods: Seven of 67 premature infants with MOP were administered oral contrast media from June 2015 to January 2019. Patients were followed-up radiographically for bowel distention and evacuation of contrast media after oral administration. We recorded radiographic improvements, meconium evacuation, time to first feeding after oral contrast media administration, maternal history, and neonatal clinical factors. Results: We evaluated five male and two female infants. The median gestational ages and body weights at birth were 27⁺⁵ weeks and 890 g, respectively. Radiography in five infants revealed multiple distended intestinal loops without air-fluid interfaces. Two infants had gasless abdomens, in which only stomach gas was visible. Oral contrast media (median, 2.5 mL) were administered at a median age of 7 days; five infants (5/7, 71.4%) responded to this treatment. The remaining two infants, who had ileal stenosis and hypoganglionosis, were surgically managed. Five infants (5/7, 71.4%) had maternal risk factors, and two (28.6%) were small for gestational age. Conclusion: Nonionic oral water-soluble contrast medium can serve as a valuable adjunct treatment in premature infants with meconium obstruction.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.1217-1224
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• 2012

Background and Aim: Less than 50% of oral cancer cases are diagnosed at early stages of the disease and this is in part due to poor awareness and lack of knowledge on the signs and symptoms of oral cancer. This study sought to measure the baseline awareness of oral cancer in Malaysia and aimed to increase public awareness and knowledge of oral cancer using a mass media campaign. Methods: Baseline awareness and impact of the campaign was measured using self-administered questionnaires sent via email to individuals. The campaign was aired on two national television channels and the reach was monitored through an independent programme monitoring system. Results: 78.2% of respondents had heard of oral cancer, and this increased significantly after the campaign. However, the ability to recognize signs and symptoms remains unchanged. We found that the level of awareness differed between the distinct ethnic subgroups and the reach of the campaign was not uniform across all ethnicities. Conclusion: This substantial study to measure the oral cancer awareness in Malaysia provides important baseline data for the planning of public health policies. Despite encouraging evidence that a mass media campaign could increase the awareness of oral cancer, further research is required to address the acceptability, comprehensiveness and effectiveness. Furthermore, different campaign approaches may be required for specific ethnic groups in a multi-ethnic country such as Malaysia.

• 한국정보시스템학회지:정보시스템연구
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.293-311
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• 2019

목적 본 연구는 2011년부터 8년간의 영문문헌에 대해 메타분석법을 이용하여 소셜미디어의 사용과 학습성과간의 관계를 규명하고자 하였다. 또한 소셜미디어 사용 상황과 연구분석방법론 변인의 조절효과 여부를 분석하였다. 연구방법론 주요 연구방법으로 유사한 연구 의문점이 제시된 선행의 실증연구들에 대해 메타분석기법을 사용하였으며, 문헌분석을 통해 정량적 데이터를 도출하고, 이를 실증 분석하였다. 연구결과 연구결과로 소셜미디어의 사용과 학습성과간에는 정의 상관을 보였으며, 상황변수와 연구방법론 변수가 조절효과를 보였다. 상황변수의 구성개념으로는 소셜미디어형태, 사용자 집단, 플랫폼 종류 등으로 하였고, 분석을 위한 측정방법 변수에는 측정모형, 데이터속성 등의 개념으로 구성하였다.

• 스마트미디어저널
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• 제11권11호
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• pp.63-74
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• 2022

Nowadays, lithium-ion battery has become more popular around the world. Knowing when batteries reach their end of life (EOL) is crucial. Accurately predicting the remaining useful life (RUL) of lithium-ion batteries is needed for battery health management systems and to avoid unexpected accidents. It gives information about the battery status and when we should replace the battery. With the rapid growth of machine learning and deep learning, data-driven approaches are proposed to address this problem. Extracting aging information from battery charge/discharge records, including voltage, current, and temperature, can determine the battery state and predict battery RUL. In this work, we first outlined the charging and discharging processes of lithium-ion batteries. We then summarize the proposed techniques and achievements in all published data-driven RUL prediction studies. From that, we give a discussion about the accomplishments and remaining works with the corresponding challenges in order to provide a direction for further research in this area.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.284-290
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• 2020

In this paper, we propose a method to generate and optimize the height map that is suitable to render a soap bubble. The height map represents the flow speed of soap bubbles. To this end, we have analyzed the flow of the soap bubble surface through experiment, derived the moving speed value for each section. Some image filters have been used for optimization that reflects the parameters of the derived height map. In addition, in order to verify the results of the study, actual data measuring the surface flow speed of soap bubbles, the speed of the initial height map, and the optimized height map speed have been compared and tested. Through this study, we reach the issue that it is possible to express the variable flow speed of soap bubbles with the optimized height map, and it will help to express various fluids.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.245-252
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• 2013

In this work, we study the physical layer solutions for 10-gigabit-capable passive optical networks (PONs), particularly for an optical link terminal (OLT) including a 10-Gbit/s electroabsorption modulated laser (EML) and a 2.5-Gbit/s burst mode receiver (BM-Rx) in a novel bidirectional optical subassembly (BOSA). As unique features, a bidirectional mini-flat package and a 9-pin TO package are developed for a 10-gigabit-capable PON OLT BOSA composed of a 1,577-nm EML and a 1,270-nm avalanche photodiode BM-Rx, including a single-chip burst mode integrated circuit that is integrated with a transimpedance and limiting amplifier. In the developed prototype, the 10-Gbit/s transmitter and 2.5-Gbit/s receiver characteristics are evaluated and compared with the physical media dependent (PMD) specifications in ITU-T G.987.2 for XG-PON1. By conducting the 10-Gbit/s downstream and 2.5-Gbit/s upstream transmission experiments, we verify that the developed 10-gigabitcapable PON PMD prototype can operate for extended network coverage of up to a 40-km fiber reach.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.51-64
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• 2021

Purpose: A restaurant is a business of the physical distribution of food and beverages which includes intercultural interaction. This research paper aims to examine the influence of Japanese taste as a product advantage, determining service quality factor in the restaurant business, the e-CRM that involves technology, social media campaigns to reach the target market of young people, and customer satisfaction on customer loyalty in Sushi Tei restaurant. This study also intends to find direct and indirect influence between the variables. Research design, data and methodology: Quantitative research was conducted using a survey method by distributing 100 questionnaires to Sushi Tei customers in Jakarta, consisting of Gen Z and Millennials. Samples were taken at each outlet in the Jakarta area on weekend and weekdays by purposive sampling. Data was generated by path analysis Results: The results showed that Japanese taste, service quality, and e-CRM significantly influence customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. However, social media campaigns failed to influence customer loyalty. As a result, customer satisfaction has a significant influence on customer loyalty within Sushi Tei restaurant. Conclusion: The study also proposed significant implications to develop and maintain a relationship with the customer to gain satisfaction and loyalty in the food and beverage industry.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.1574-1583
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• 2024

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are compact nuclear reactors designed to generate electric power up to 300 MWe. They could be assembled in factory, and then transported to be directly installed on-stie. CAREM (Central Argentina de Elementos Modulares) is a national SMR development project, based on light water reactor technology supervised by Argentina's National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA). It is a natural circulation-based SMR with an indirect-cycle, including specific items and parts that simplify the design and improve safety performance. In this paper, the thermal-hydraulic study of CAREM-25 advanced small modular reactor is conducted by using COBRA-EN modified code and the Porous Media Approach (PMA) for the first time. According to PMA approach, each fuel assembly is modeled and divided into a network of lumped regions. While complex geometries are defined, the thermal-hydraulic parameters such as temperature and density are calculated for coolant and fuel rods. The obtained results show that the temperature in the fuel center may reach a peak around 1280 K in the hottest fuel assembly. Finally, the comparison of results from both methods (modified COBRA-EN and PMA) presented an appropriate consistency.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.390-411
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• 2022

Any design engineer or coating formulator's primary objective is to protect metals. Large investments in terms of money, time, labour, and other resources are necessary for constructing large-scale machinery and structures. In terms of economy, the structure's lifespan should be as long as feasible to create revenue. It is becoming essential to protect metal substrates from corrosion to prolong the lifespan of such huge structures. One of the most exciting, durable, useful, and effective methods to protect metals from corrosion is the application of corrosion-resistant coating. Graphene is a novel material with a wide range of applications because of its extraordinary features. The use of graphene in coating creates an obstacle and complicates the path for corrosive medium to reach the metal. As the path to the metal elongates, the corrosion medium takes longer to reach the metal. Thus, metal corrosion can be avoided. In this paper, the importance of graphene in coating formulation is discussed, including chemical modifications of graphene, the effect of graphene concentration on corrosion inhibition, and the contact angle of coating. This review also highlights the significance of water-based corrosion-resistant coating for preventing environmental damage.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제19권12호
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• pp.299-307
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• 2014

현재 사회생활에서 SNS 매체는 이미 사람들이 가장 많은 이용한 소통방식의 하나가 되었다. 통신기술에 발전에 따라 다양한 기능성을 갖고 있는 SNS 매체 개발을 통해 사람들의 일상 커뮤니케이션을 더 편리하게 만들면서 사람들은 이런 SNS 매체에 대한 의존도도 점점 높아져가고 있다. SNS 매체의 급격한 이용자 확대 및 SNS 매체가 다양화되는 등 그 중요성이 날로 증대되고 있는 시점에서 지금까지 SNS 매체를 평가할 수 있는 방안을 제시한 연구는 아직까지 미흡한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 SNS 매체평가를 위해 적용 가능한 품질의 측정요인들을 문헌고찰하고 평가방법론으로 AHP 기법을 적용하여 SNS 매체를 평가할 수 있는 방안을 제시하며, 주요 SNS 매체를 평가하였다. 주요 SNS 매체로는 카카오톡, 트위터와 페이스북 이 세 개를 선택하고 평가하였으며, 각 SNS 매체를 평가하기 위한 AHP 프레임을 설계하였다. 설계된 프레임에 따라 연구목적을 달성하기 위하여 전문가와 이용자를 대상으로 쌍대비교의 설문조사를 수행하였다. 조사결과는 Excel을 활용하여 AHP 기법의 실증 연구를 실시하였다. 본 연구결과를 보면 평가요인별 중요도를 반영한 이용자들의 만족도 점수를 종합한 결과 우선순위는 카카오톡이 1위로 나타났고, 2위는 페이스북, 3위는 트위터 순으로 나타났다. SNS 매체의 품질 평가시 시스템품질, 정보품질, 인터페이스품질, 서비스품질 등의 상위요인에서 가장 중요도가 많이 반영된 서비스품질에 중점을 두어 개선이 이루어져야 할 것이며, 각 하위요인들의 중요도를 고려하여 각 매체별 우선 개선영역을 찾아볼 수 있을 것이다.