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Systemization of a Remanufacturing Process and its General Guidelines with a Case Study of Automobile Alternators (재제조를 위한 공정 및 가이드라인의 체계화: 자동차 교류발전기를 중심으로)

  • Kim Hyung-Ju;Ryu Shi-Bok
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.23 no.7 s.184
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    • pp.93-100
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    • 2006
  • Post industrial technologies have improved human standard of living, however, a host of negative environmental consequences from the unlimited industrial appetite have posed serious global challenges. Remanufacturing is an industrial manufacturing process that is to restore old products to perform like a new and to save energy, natural resources, landfill space and to reduce air pollution by less re-smelting. By extending product lift cycle, remanufacturing gives us enormous opportunities for sustainable development of our society. This paper introduces needs and current state of the art in the field of remanufacturing, also analyzes old products in terms of product variety and wear conditions with an example of automobile alternators. Then, a general and a product-specified remanufacturing process will be determined with them. Finally, this paper shows systemized guidelines for remanufacturing process of the specified parts. The results could be also used as a basic information for further remanufacturing applications.

Exploring the Epistemic Actions in Pre-service Teachers' Tasks

  • Jihyun Hwang
    • Research in Mathematical Education
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.19-30
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    • 2023
  • This study analyzes the tasks selected and implemented by pre-service mathematics teachers to support students' development of epistemic actions. Data was collected from 20 students who participated in a mathematics education curriculum theory course during one semester, and multiple data sources were used to gather information about the microteaching sessions. The study focused on the tasks selected and demonstrated during microteaching by pre-service teachers. The results suggest that providing students with a variety of learning opportunities that engage them in different combinations of abductive and deductive epistemic actions is important. The tasks selected by pre-service teachers primarily focused on understanding concepts, calculation, and reasoning. However, the use of engineering tools may present challenges as it requires students to engage in two epistemic actions simultaneously. The study's findings can inform the development of more effective approaches to mathematics education and can guide the development of teacher training programs.

Web-Based Learning as a Social Process: A Critical Examination of the Research

  • HAN, SeungYeon;HILL, Janette R.
    • Educational Technology International
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.21-52
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    • 2007
  • Research related to Web-based learning (WBL) has grown exponentially in the last decade. Scholars have explored a variety of areas related to WBL, including techniques, strategies and best practices. One area of particular interest to scholars is the potential of WBL to support and facilitative collaborative learning. Despite the continued exploration, there continues to be a concern related to the theoretical foundations of WBL. The purpose of this article is to explore how different theories may be used to guide research and inform practice in online collaborative learning. We integrate the major points drawn from current research and theory from a variety of perspectives so as to gain a better understanding of how learning is enabled by asynchronous modes of online collaborative learning. We then use this understanding to identify opportunities and challenges for theory development and research in WBL.

Rail Inspection Using Noncontact Laser Ultrasonics

  • Kim, Nak-Hyeon;Sohn, Hoon;Han, Soon-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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    • v.32 no.6
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    • pp.696-702
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    • 2012
  • In this study, a noncontact laser ultrasonic system is proposed for rail defect detection. An Nd-Yag pulse laser is used for generation of ultrasonic waves, and the corresponding ultrasonic responses are measured by a laser Doppler vibrometer. For the detection of rail surface damages, the shape of the excitation laser beam is transformed into a line. On the other hand, a point source laser beam is used for the inspection of defects inside a rail head. Then, the interactions of propagating ultrasonic waves with defects are examined using actual rail specimens. Amplitude attenuation was mainly observed for a surface crack, and reflections were most noticeable from an internal damage. Finally, opportunities and challenges associated with real-time rail inspection from a high-speed train are discussed.

Implementation of BPEL based Workflow Management System in Manufacturing Execution Systems (제조실행시스템에서의 BPEL 기반 워크플로우 관리시스템의 적용)

  • Park, Dong-Jin;Jang, Byoung-Hoon
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.165-174
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    • 2009
  • This paper outlines opportunities and challenges in the implementation of BPEL based WFMS(WorkFlow Management System) for the MES(Manufacturing Execution Systems) in semiconductor manufacturing. At present, the most MESs in semiconductor wafer fabrication shop have the problems in terms of application software integration, reactivity, and adaptability. When a plant has to produce new product mix, remodel the manufacturing execution process, or replace obsolete equipments, the principal road blocks for responding to new manufacturing environment are the difficulties in porting existing application software to new configurations. In this paper, the issues about WFMS technologies including BPEL standard applied for MES are presented. And then, we introduce the integrated development framework named nanoFlow which is optimized for developing the BPEL based WFMS application for automated manufacturing system. And we describe a WFMS implemented with using nanoFlow framework, review and evaluate the system.

State of the Art and Future Perspective Research on the Automotive Remanufacturing - Focusing on Alternator & Start Motor (선진 자동차 재제조 산업 분석을 통한 국내 산업에의 시사점 - 교류발전기와 시동전동기를 중심으로)

  • Kim H.J.;Seliger Guenther;Chung N.H.;Lee H.H.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2006.05a
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    • pp.77-78
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    • 2006
  • Post industrial technologies have improved human standard of living, however, a host of negative environmental consequences from the unlimited industrial appetite have posed serious global challenges. Remanufacturing is an industrial manufacturing process that is to restore old products to perform like a new and to save energy, natural resources, landfill space and to reduce air pollution by less re-smelting. By extending product life cycle, remanufacturing gives us enormous opportunities for sustainable development of our society. This paper introduces current state of the art and future perspective in the field of automotive remanufacturing focusing on alternator and start motor. The results could be used as a basic information for further remanufacturing applications in Korea.

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Automation of M.E.P Design Using Large Language Models (대형 언어 모델을 활용한 설비설계의 자동화)

  • Park, Kyung Kyu;Lee, Seung-Been;Seo, Min Jo;Kim, Si Uk;Choi, Won Jun;Kim, Chee Kyung
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2023.11a
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    • pp.237-238
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    • 2023
  • Urbanization and the increase in building scale have amplified the complexity of M.E.P design. Traditional design methods face limitations when considering intricate pathways and variables, leading to an emergent need for research in automated design. Initial algorithmic approaches encountered challenges in addressing complex architectural structures and the diversity of M.E.P types. However, with the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT-3.5 beta version in 2022, new opportunities in the automated design sector were unlocked. ChatGPT, based on the Large Language Model (LLM), has the capability to deeply comprehend the logical structures and meanings within training data. This study analyzed the potential application and latent value of LLMs in M.E.P design. Ultimately, the implementation of LLM in M.E.P design will make genuine automated design feasible, which is anticipated to drive advancements across designs in the construction sector.

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Design and Implementation of a Smart Glass Application for XR Assisted Training of Core Nursing Skills

  • Kim, Sun Kyung;Yoon, Hyoseok;Shin, Choonsung;Choi, Jongmyung;Lee, Youngho
    • Journal of Multimedia Information System
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.277-280
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    • 2020
  • Extended reality-assisted training offers repeatable learning opportunities at a low cost. This paper proposes a smart glass application for training core nursing skills to nursing students, who often need to memorize and practice training sequences. The proposed smart glass application interactively presents a series of instructions to help students remember and perform two core nursing skills in the correct order. We conducted a usability test on 30 undergraduate nursing students in their third year using the smart glass application. Our initial findings show that many students have positively evaluated the possibility of using smart glasses for training, but have also encountered several challenges with the smart glass application's user interface, which takes time to adapt.

Strategies for Manipulating T Cells in Cancer Immunotherapy

  • Lee, Hyang-Mi
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.299-308
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    • 2022
  • T cells are attractive targets for the development of immunotherapy to treat cancer due to their biological features, capacity of cytotoxicity, and antigen-specific binding of receptors. Novel strategies that can modulate T cell functions or receptor reactivity provide effective therapies, including checkpoint inhibitor, bispecific antibody, and adoptive transfer of T cells transduced with tumor antigen-specific receptors. T cell-based therapies have presented successful pre-clinical/clinical outcomes despite their common immune-related adverse effects. Ongoing studies will allow us to advance current T cell therapies and develop innovative personalized T cell therapies. This review summarizes immunotherapeutic approaches with a focus on T cells. Anti-cancer T cell therapies are also discussed regarding their biological perspectives, efficacy, toxicity, challenges, and opportunities.

The empirical study on the factor of the customer loyalty using online car insurance : focused on Comsumer Brand Relationship Quality (온라인 자동차 보험 서비스 이용고객의 충성도 형성요인에 관한 실증연구 - 고객-브랜드 관계 품질을 중심으로 -)

  • Park, Eun-Mi;Bae, Sun-Han
    • 한국디지털정책학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.443-461
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    • 2005
  • The internet has been giving new business opportunities due to the unlimited and convenience of using it. So, A lot of companies confront many challenges to hold customer. In this situation, The holding many customers of online car insurance company could have very significant meanings, Therefore, this study could be meaningful to analyze the factor of building customer loyalty. The main results of the paper are as follows : Firstly, The attributes and recent situation of online car insurance have been researched. Secondly, The Customer brand relation quality(BRQ) has been shown a important role of building loyalty. Finally, Conceptual criteria for the study, which was modified considering cultural values of Korean customer from Fournier's seminal study, have shown very significant means.

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