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A Study on the Estimation Method of Daily Load Curve for the Optimization Design and Economic Evaluation of Stand-alone Microgrids Based on HOMER Simulation in Off-Grid Limiting the Supply of Electricity (제한급전하는 오프그리드의 독립형 마이크로그리드 최적 설계 및 경제성 평가를 위한 일부하곡선 추정 방안에 관한 연구)

  • Nam, Yong-Hyun;Youn, Seok-Min;Kim, Jung-Hoon;Hwang, Sung-Wook
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.68 no.1
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    • pp.27-35
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    • 2019
  • There is a growing interest in various microgrid solutions that supply electricity 24 hours a day to off-grid areas where are not connected with the main grid, and Korea has many positive effects by constructing overseas microgrids as a country operating the emission trading scheme. Since it is not clear how to obtain load curves that is one of the inputs of the HOMER used to design a microgrid optimization plan, or it is necessary to examine whether electricity is supplied to the peak load level of the areas where have not received the electricity benefits from the viewpoint of the demand management, a methodology should be developed to know the load composition ratio and the shape of the daily load curve. In this paper, the relative coefficient and average load information for each load group obtained from the survey are used besides peak load and total average load. A mathematical model is proposed to derive the load composition ratio in the form of a Quadratic Programming and the load forecasting is performed using simple linear regression with future indicators. The effectiveness of the proposed method is confirmed for the Philippine island region supported by Korea Energy Agency and the Asian Development Bank.

Factors affecting regional disparities in the number of teeth sealed with pit and fissure sealants: information for the National Health Insurance (건강보험청구 치면열구전색 치아수의 지역격차와 지역수준 관련요인)

  • Choi, Jin Sun;Jung, Se Hwan
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
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    • v.42 no.4
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    • pp.145-151
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    • 2018
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to interpret regional disparities in the number of teeth sealed with pit and fissure sealants, identify the factors that affect these disparities and find solutions for the same. Methods: Data were collected from the National Health Insurance Service and Korean statistical information service using metropolis-city-rural area dental health infrastructure variables, regional health behavior variables, and local finance-related variables. Results: In 2015, the number of teeth sealed with pit and fissure sealants per 100 people was higher in the metropolis or city than in the rural area. There was a positive correlation between the number of teeth sealed with pit and fissure sealants and the number of dentists, dental hygienists, dental institutions, standardization rate of subjective awareness of well-being, standardization rate of brushing after lunch, and the proportion of welfare budget in the general budget. There was a negative correlation with the annual standardization rate of health institution use, the standardization rate of unused medical services, and the local government's financial independence. According to the final model of the multiple regression analysis, while the impact of infrastructure on dentistry was not statistically significant, the statistical significance of standardization rate of brushing after lunch, the local government's financial independence, and the proportion of welfare budget in the general budget were maintained. Conclusions: To reduce regional disparities in the volume of use of pit and fissure sealants, it was concluded that it may be effective to select regions with a consideration of the level of regional economic power, implement separate and appropriate policies and projects, and improve the awareness in residents.

The impact of the introduction of information security solutions by public organizations on the improvement of information security level (공공기관의 정보보안 솔루션 도입이 정보보안 수준 향상에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Hyeob;Eom, Su-Seong;Kwon, HyukJun
    • Convergence Security Journal
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    • v.17 no.5
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    • pp.19-25
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    • 2017
  • Public institutions invest about half of the information protection budget annually to introduce information security products and information protection services in order to prevent cyber terrorism and establish organizational security. However, research on whether introduced information security products has a positive influence on improving the information security level of the actual institution is in an incomplete state, and accordingly, There are problems such as the measurement of the investment effect of the information security product introduced in the organization and the difficulty in selecting the optimum information security product that the agency actually needs. In this paper, prior research will conduct research on the influence of the introduction of information security products on the improvement of information security level of organization through analysis of operational data of inadequate information security products, and based on the research results, It would be useful to use it for information security practices such as optimal product selection and internal security policy formulation through validation of the introduction of information security products of public institutions.

Creative Engineering Design Teaching-Learning Model using TRIZ Contradiction Analysis (TRIZ 모순분석을 활용한 창의공학설계 교수학습 모델)

  • Cho, Do-Eun;Kim, Si-Jung
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.9 no.5
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    • pp.130-136
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    • 2019
  • Recently, the importance of creativity and problem-solving skills are being emphasized in engineering education. In particular, research is actively being conducted on learning models considering practicality or applicability in practice and education among many creative problem-solving methods. The objective of the present study is to develop a teaching and learning model and verify its effects in order to promote creative thinking and problem-solving skills using the TRIZ Contradiction Analysis. This study led the participants to obtain basic knowledge of creative engineering design through the creative engineering design course for freshmen at an engineering college, and come up with ideas and solutions using the TRIZ Contradiction Analysis. A survey was conducted and analyzed to verify the effectiveness of education using the proposed teaching and learning model, and as a result, the effectiveness of education has been proven by an average of 89 positive responses. Follow-up research is needed on improved application models so that the proposed learning model can be applied to various subjects.

A study on the relationship between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, college adjustment, major satisfaction, and academic motivation in college students (대학생의 ADHD성향과 대학적응, 전공만족 및 학습동기의 관련성 연구)

  • Song, Kwui-Sook;Lee, Su-Jung
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.311-318
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to understand the level and patterns of college adjustment, major satisfaction, academic engagement, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study examined the factors influencing adaptation to college life. Methods: This study was approved by the institutional review board of 00 university. We analyzed 166 survey data responses collected by distributing questionnaires from June 1 to July 2, 2020. Statistical product and service solutions version 23.0 was used for statistical analyses. The data were presented as frequencies and percentages or means and standard deviations, and pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were performed. Results: There was a significant difference in the average score of major satisfaction according to the type of college (university) and grades. For college adjustment, there was a significant difference in the average score according to major grades. Academic engagement showed a significant difference in the average score according to the college type and grade. Major satisfaction, college adjustment, and academic motivation showed significant positive correlations among the variables, whereas ADHD, major satisfaction, and college adjustment showed a significant negative correlation. Multiple regression analysis revealed that major satisfaction (p<0.001) and academic motivation (p<0.001) were factors affecting college adjustment (p<0.05). Conclusions: It is necessary to develop and apply specific and systematic adaptation programs to improve the understanding, control, and guidance methods for college students and to promote human relations, such as school life and social life.

Characteristic Classification and Correlational Analysis of Source-level Vulnerabilities in Linux Kernel (소스 레벨 리눅스 커널 취약점에 대한 특성 분류 및 상관성 분석)

  • Ko Kwangsun;Jang In-Sook;Kang Yong-hyeog;Lee Jin-Seok;Eom Young Ik
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information Security & Cryptology
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.91-101
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    • 2005
  • Although the studies on the analysis and classification of source-level vulnerabilities in operating systems are not direct and positive solutions to the exploits with which the host systems are attacked, It is important in that those studies can give elementary technologies in the development of security mechanisms. But, whereas Linux systems are widely used in Internet and intra-net environments recently, the information on the basic and fundamental vulnerabilities inherent in Linux systems has not been studied enough. In this paper, we propose characteristic classification and correlational analyses on the source-level vulnerabilities in Linux kernel that are opened to the public and listed in the SecurityFocus site for 6 years from 1999 to 2004. This study may contribute to expect the types of attacks, analyze the characteristics of the attacks abusing vulnerabilities, and verify the modules of the kernel that have critical vulnerabilities.

Measuring Psychological Support for the Unemployed: The Case of Kakao NEET Project

  • Jeong, Jaekwan;Park, Kahui;Hyun, Yaewon;Kim, Daewon
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.1502-1520
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    • 2021
  • This paper attempts to investigate Korean youth Not in Education, Employment and Training (NEET) and how daily activities and community participation may influence their positive emotions and job search desire. First, we conducted a focus group interview with 16 NEETs who participated in the Kakao NEET Company project. The project allowed participants to experience employment by founding a virtual company in which each participant selected a daily activity to perform as part of the company's operations. Second, the interview responses were categorized and assigned emotional values using the card sorting technique and multi-dimensional analysis (MDS). A total of 11 emotional values were derived through this process. Finally, a social network analysis was conducted in order to measure the density of relations among the emotional values. Results suggest that immersion, confidence, belongingness were the three highest values evaluated by participants. Furthermore, network diagrams imply that the stronger participants perceived social support and belongingness with others, the stronger their responsibility grew, further leading them to establish steady goals. In particular, the high eigenvector score for "desire for job" suggests that emotional values are sequentially connected to the immersion-social support-responsibility-goal-job desire. This sequence suggests that digital services that are developed with the aim to enhance social values such as the Kakao NEET Project may engender motivation and confidence in youth NEETs. The overall results suggest that a systematic approach to policymaking should be considered in order to provide fundamental solutions and expand opportunities for social participation and emotional comfort, as social isolation due to low self-esteem has been reported as one of the reasons for NEETs' failure in the labor market.

Application and Effectiveness Analysis of Software Education Program for Computational Thinking in Early Childhood (유아의 컴퓨팅 사고력 함양을 위한 소프트웨어 교육 프로그램 적용 및 효과분석)

  • Lee, KyungHee;Koh, Eun-Hyeon;Hong, Chan-Ui;Lee, Youngseok;Moon, Eunkyung;Cho, Jungwon
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.10 no.12
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    • pp.100-109
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    • 2020
  • At the beginning of the discussion of early childhood software education, the study was conducted to apply an early childhood software education program based on computational thinking and analyze the effects of early childhood software education programs. In this study, a balanced distribution of software education, content elements and computing thinking elements was applied to achieve the ultimate goal of software education, which is to improve computing thinking. As early as possible, it's a good idea to start teaching to remind themselves how to think through experiences and play activities and to discover problems and find solutions by themselves. In the analysis results, early childhood software education program we applied affected positive impacts on software education effect, computational thinking of early childhood. Based on these results, a program was proposed for systematic early childhood software education that effective develope of computational thinking.

The Relationship between Loneliness and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents: The Mediating effect of Hope (청소년의 외로움과 자살생각: 희망의 매개효과)

  • Chung, Hae-kyung
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.227-233
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    • 2021
  • This study aims to examine the influence of loneliness perceived by adolescents on suicidal ideation and identify the mediating effects of hope on the relation between loneliness perceived by adolescents and suicidal ideation to carry out preliminary data for preventing and controlling adolescents' suicide. The study subject comprises of 338 high school students, and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 18.0. The results of the study show that adolescents' perceived loneliness and suicidal ideation had positive correlations with one another, and adolescents' perceived loneliness and hope, hope and suicidal ideation had negative correlation with one another. And analysis shows that the hope partially mediates the relation between loneliness and suicidal ideation. With the findings of the study, the significance of managing crisis situations of adolescents should be recognized and solutions such as hope enhancement programs should be promptly utilized.

Bactericidal Efficacy of Oxidized Silver against Biofilms Formed by Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens

  • Harding, Michael W.;Marques, Lyriam L.R.;Allan, Nick;Olson, Merle E.;Buziak, Brenton;Nadworny, Patricia;Omar, Amin;Howard, Ronald J.;Feng, Jie
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.38 no.4
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    • pp.334-344
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    • 2022
  • Bacterial wilt is a re-emerging disease on dry bean and can affect many other crop species within the Fabaceae. The causal agent, Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens (CFF), is a small, Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is seed-transmitted. Infections in the host become systemic, leading to wilting and economic loss. Clean seed programs and bactericidal seed treatments are two critical management tools. This study characterizes the efficacies of five bactericidal chemicals against CFF. It was hypothesized that this bacterium was capable of forming biofilms, and that the cells within biofilms would be more tolerant to bactericidal treatments. The minimum biocide eradication concentration assay protocol was used to grow CFF biofilms, expose the biofilms to bactericides, and enumerate survivors compared to a non-treated control (water). Streptomycin and oxysilver bisulfate had EC95 values at the lowest concentrations and are likely the best candidates for seed treatment products for controlling seed-borne bacterial wilt of bean. The results showed that CFF formed biofilms during at least two phases of the bacterial wilt disease cycle, and the biofilms were much more difficult to eradicate than their planktonic counterparts. Overall, biofilm formation by CFF is an important part of the bacterial wilt disease cycle in dry edible bean and antibiofilm bactericides such as streptomycin and oxysilver bisulfate may be best suited for use in disease management.