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APPROACHES TO SAMPLE SIZE ESTIMATION IN THE DESIGN OF CLINICAL TRIALS-A REVIEW

  • Donner Allan
    • 대한예방의학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1994.02b
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    • pp.297-312
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    • 1994
  • Over the last decade, considerable interest has focused on sample size estimation in the design of clinical trials. The resulting literature is scattered over many textbooks and journals. This paper presents these methods in a single review and comments on their application in practice.

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Applicability of Impervious Cover Index for Water Environment Management (물 환경관리를 위한 불투수면 지표의 적용성 연구)

  • Choi, Ji-yong;Kim, Byung-ik;Park, Baek-soo;Chung, Eun-sung
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.767-772
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    • 2008
  • Studies regarding the application of the impervious cover rate as a watershed management index have increased in number due to concerns over watershed management. The impervious cover rate is suggested as an index that can manage not only water quality but also water volume and the water ecosystem. This study intends to prove its applicability through the interconnection of the impervious cover rate and the water environment in Korea. Analysis of a selected watershed with reference to impervious cover rates showed that a watershed with an impervious cover rate of over 30% had a direct runoff in excess of 60% of precipitation, while a watershed with an impervious cover rate of 7% had a direct runoff of 39%. Watersheds with higher impervious cover rates were also found to have higher BOD, though different watersheds showed slightly different aspects in connection with BOD. Monitoring of benthic macroinvertebrates showed that species inhabiting clean water appear more frequently in areas with lower impervious cover rates than areas with higher impervious cover rates, and in mainstream areas, relatively larger numbers of species appeared in areas with lower impervious cover rates. This suggests that impervious cover rates can be appropriately used as an index for watershed management, as it effectively represents changes to the water environment.

Application of microprocessors to communication system

  • Shim, Wook-Rang
    • 전기의세계
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.32-37
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    • 1975
  • The use of a Microprocessor and PROM memories in an Electronic Loop Switching System has been described. The use provides telephone service for up to 128 subscriber lines using 32 trunks with increased reliability, maintenance capabilities, and flexibility. Date Communication between the central office terminal and the remote terminal is by FSK at 1-KHz rates over an idle trunk. Software functions and traffic handling capabilities are also described.

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Decrement Models with an Application to Variable Annuities under Fractional Age Distributions (탈퇴원인별 상이한 소수연령 분포에서 다중탈퇴율 계산과 변액연금에 응용)

  • Lee, Hang-Suck
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.85-102
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    • 2009
  • This paper derives conversion formulas from yearly-based absolute rates of decrements to monthly-based rates of decrement due to cause J under fractional age distributions. Next, it suggests conversion formulas from monthly-based absolute rates of decrements to monthly-based rates of decrement due to cause j under fractional age distributions. In addition, it applies the conversion formulas including a dynamic lapse rate model to variable annuities. Some numerical examples are discussed.

Effects of Lime and NPK Application Rates on the Soil Characteristics after a 10-year Experiment in Oversown Hilly Pasture of Mixed Grass-Clover Sward I. Changes in the pH, contents of T-N, organic matter and available $P_{2}O_{5}$, coefficient of $P_{2}O_{5}$ absorption, and lime requirement by the soil depth (겉뿌림 산지초지에서 석회 및 3요소 시용수준이 10연후 토양특성에 미치는 영향 I. 토심별 pH, T-N, 유기물 및 유효인산 함량, 인기흡수계수와 석회소요량)

  • Jeong, Yeon-Gyu;Lee, Hyeok-Ho
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Grassland and Forage Science
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.49-57
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    • 1993
  • The main experiment related to this report was undertaken to assess the effects of two rates of $Ca(OH)_2$ (0, 250 kg/10a only at establishment) and five rates of N-$P_{2}O_{5}$-$K_2O$ (0-0-0, 0-10-10, 6-15-15, 12-20-20, 24-25-20 kg/10a/year) on the pasture establishment, on forage yield and quality, vegetation etc. After this 10-year main experiment, this pasture had been used to assess the effects of the above treatments on the soil characteristics in oversown hilly pasture of a grass-clover sward. This 1st part is concerned with the soil properties of pH-value. OM, T-N, avail. $P_{2}O_{5}$ and $P_{2}O_{5}$ absorption coefficient, and lime requirement by the soil depth. 1. The pH of the topsoil(0~l5 cm) was lowered from pH 5.12 of before the experiment to 4.90 of when $Ca(OH)_2$ was applied and to 4.68 of when $Ca(OH)_2$ was not applied. The pH decrease was more evident with the increase of NPK application rate and in the upper part of the top soil(0.0~7.5 cm). The additional application of lime was necessary in all the experiment blocks due to the strong acidity of the soil, and the amounts of lime requirement were increased with increased application rates of NPK and soil depth. 2. The contents of organic matter and T-N were increased in all the blocks by the establishment of the hilly pasture, and were higher in $Ca(OH)_2$ applied blocks than non-applied blocks. The contents were inversely correlated with the soil depth. No correlation was observed between the contents and the application rates of NPK. 3. The content of available $P_{2}O_{5}$-$K_2O$, was increased with the increased application of P, especially in the upper part of top soil. The content in the upper part(0.0~7.5 cm) was about twice of that in the lower part(7.5~15.0 cm). Since the contents of available $P_{2}O_{5}$$P_{2}O_{5}$/10a/year were applied, respectively), it is necessary to decrease the application rate of $P_{2}O_{5}$, gradually. The $P_{2}O_{5}$ absorption coefficient in topsoil (0.0~15.0 cm) was more or less higher when no lime and less $P_{2}O_{5}$, was applied. No correlation was observed in subsoil. 4. Further studies on the methods, rates, time of additional application of lime, and on the methods of decreased apllication of $P_{2}O_{5}$ should be performed for better management of oversown hilly pasture.

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STUDIES ON THE CHLORINE OF BURLEY TOBACCO PLANTS. IV. THE EFFECTS OF APPLICATION TIME AND RATE OF CHLORINE ON THE CHLORINE ABSORPTION AND DISTRIBUTION IN EACH STALK POSITION OF THE PLANTS (버어리종 담배의 염소에 관한 연구 IV. 염소시용시기 및 시용량이 담배의 염소흡수 및 엽중분포에 미치는 영향)

  • 김상범;배길관
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Tobacco Science
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.25-35
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    • 1987
  • Effects of application time And rate of chlorine on the chlorine absorption and distribution at different stalk positions of the plants were Investigated in burley tobacco grown under the pot condition. Treatment consisted of 6 application times (from 2 weeks before transplanting to 8 weeks after transplanting with 2 weeks' interval) and 2 application rates (2g and 4g-KCl/pot) by 6X2 factorial experimental design. The tobacco plants took up the chlorine rapidly just after chlorine application, and the chlorine content of leaf was increased proportionally to the rate of chlorine application. The chlorine was accumulated when much in lower leaves when chlorine was applied early, while the chlorine accumulated much in upper leaves when chlorine was applied late. The chlorine content of leaf was negatively correlated to the degree of brightness, red color and yellow color of cured leaf. Significant Increases In cured leaf ratio, leaf thickness, leaf weight and weight Per unit leaf area of harvested leaf were obtained with increased chlorine application. When the chlorine was applied early, the leaf weight showed Increasing tendency.

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Evaluation of Efficiency to Plant Growth in Horticultural Soil Applied Biochar Pellet for Soil Carbon Sequestration (토양 탄소 격리 적용을 위한 바이오차 팰렛 혼합 상토를 사용한 작물 재배 효율성 평가)

  • Shin, JoungDu;Choi, YoungSu;Choi, Eunjung;Kim, MyungSook;Heo, JeongWook
    • Journal of the Korea Organic Resources Recycling Association
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.73-78
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    • 2017
  • Objective of this experiment was to evaluate efficiency of application of biochar pellet in case of application of soil carbon sequestration technology. The treatments were consisted of control as general agricultural practice method, pellet(100% pig compost), biochar pellets with mixture ratio of pig compost(9:1, 8:2, 6:4, 4:6, 2:8) for comparatives of pH, EC, $NH_4-N$ and $NO_3-N$ concentrations, and yields in the nursery bed applied biochar pellets after lettuce harvesting. The application rates of biochar pellet was 6.6g/pot regardless of their mixed rates based on recommended amount of application (330kg/10a) for lettuce cultivation. pH in the nursery bed applied different biochar pellets after lettuce harvesting was only increased in the treatment plot of pig compost pellet application, but decreased in 4:6 and 2:8 pellet application plots. However, EC was observed to be not significantly different among the treatments. $NH_4-N$ concentration was only increased in the treatment plot of pig compost pellet application, but $NO_3-N$ concentrations were decreased as compared to the control. Yields in the treatments of 9:1, 8:2 and 4:6 biochar pellet application plot were increased from 9.5% to 11.4%. Therefore, this biochar pellet application might be useful for soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation in the agricultural farming practices because it was appeared to be a positive effect on lettuce growth.

Evaluate Changes in Soil Chemical Properties Following FGD-Gypsum Application

  • Lee, Yong-Bok;Bigham, Jerry M.;Kim, Pil-Joo
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.294-299
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    • 2007
  • Natural gypsum has been used as a soil amendment in the United States. However, flue gas desulfurization (FGD)-gypsum has not traditionally been used for agricultural purpose although it has potential benefit as a soil amendment. To expand use of FGD-gypsum for agricultural purpose, the effect of FGD-gypsum on soil chemical properties was investigated in the field scales. Application rates for this study were 0 (control), 1.1, and 2.2 Mg ha-1 of FGD-gypsum. After two year application, the soil samples were taken to 110 cm depth and sub-sampled at 10 cm intervals. The heavy metal contents in FGD-gypsum were lower than ceiling levels allowed by regulations for land-applied biosolids. Soil pH was not largely affected by FGD-gypsum application. Although degree of calcium (Ca) saturation in surface horizons increases only slightly with respect to the control, there is a clear decrease in exchangeable aluminum (Al). FGD-gypsum clearly increases the soil electrical conductivity (EC) with increasing application rate. Water-soluble Ca and sulfate is increased with FGD-gypsum application and these ions moved to a depth of at least 80 cm after only 2 years. We conclude that surface application of FGD-gypsum can mitigate toxicity of Al and deficiency of Ca in subsoil of acid soil.

Effects of Compost Application and Plastic Mulching on Soil Carbon Sequestration in Upland Soil (밭토양에서 퇴비시용과 비닐멀칭이 토양탄소 축적에 미치는 영향)

  • Kang, Jum-Soon;Suh, Jeong-Min;Shin, Hyun-Moo;Cho, Jae-Hwan;Hong, Chang-Oh
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.260-267
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    • 2013
  • BACKGROUND: In most studies, soil carbon sequestration has been evaluated simply with change of soil organic carbon content. So far, information regarding stability of soil organic carbon is limited. METHODS AND RESULTS: This study was conducted to determine changes in soil organic carbon (SOC) content and stability of carbon in response to compost application rates and plastic mulching treatment during the hot pepper growing season. Under the pot experiment condition, compost was mixed with an arable soil at rates corresponding to 0, 10, 20, and 40 Mg/ha. To determine effects of plastic mulching on soil carbon sequestration, plastic mulching and no mulching treatments were set up in soils amended with the application rate of 20 Mg/ha. The SOC content did not significantly increase with application of compost and plastic mulching at harvest time. No significant changes in bulk density with compost application and plastic mulching was found. These might result from short duration of experiment. While hot water extractable organic carbon content significantly decreased with compost application and plastic mulching, humic substances increased. Belowground biomass of hot pepper was biggest at the recommended application rate (20 Mg/ha) of compost. CONCLUSION: From the above results, continuous application of compost at the recommended application rate could improve increase in SOC content and stability of carbon in long term aspect.