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Target alignment method of inertial confinement fusion facility based on position estimation

  • Lin, Weiheng;Zhu, Jianqiang;Liu, Zhigang;Pang, Xiangyang;Zhou, Yang;Cui, Wenhui;Dong, Ziming
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.54 no.10
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    • pp.3703-3716
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    • 2022
  • Target alignment technology is one of the most critical technologies in laser fusion experiments and is an important technology related to the success of laser fusion experiments. In this study, by combining the open-loop and closed-loop errors of the target alignment, the Kalman state observer is used to estimate the position of the target, which improves the observation precision of the target alignment. Then the optimized result is used to guide the alignment of the target. This method can greatly optimize the target alignment error and reduce uncertainty. With the improvement of the target alignment precision, it will greatly improve the reliability and repeatability of the experiments' results, thereby improving the success rate of the experiments.

A study on the Program for Substantial Science Education in Secondary Schools Laboratory Experiment-Bared Science Teaching (중등학교 과학교육의 내실화방안에 대한 연구)

  • Cho, Hee-Hyung;Lee, Moon-Won;Cho, Young-Sin;Han, In-Sook
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.75-89
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    • 1989
  • Secondary schools in Korea have been faced with several critical problems with regard to science education. Among them one of the most fundamental problems is associated with laboratory-based science education. There fore as a part of research project for the improvement of science education in secondary schools, this study had its abjectives to inquire into the following areas related to laboratory experiment. ${\circ}$Survey and analysis of theoretical backgrounds for science teaching focused on laboratory experiments. ${\circ}$Status survey of experiment-based science teaching in high schools. ${\circ}$Development of model for improving experiment-based science teaching. In order to fulfill these objectives this study used methods of eiterature review, survey, and interviews. The major finding are as follows : ${\circ}$Some topic for laboratory experiments as oppeared in the textbooks are not appropriate in the light of sience curricular operations in high schools. ${\circ}$In some schools equipments and facilities of school laboratories are for from sufficiency. ${\circ}$Laboratory experiments are not financially supportel for ideal science teach in both middle schools and high schools. These are not on exhaustive list of findings from this study More finding and teaching model for improvement of science education are also described in this paper.

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Trend Analysis of Curriculum Application Status of 2015 Revised Integrated Science and Scientific Laboratory Experiment Curriculum (2015 개정 통합과학과 과학탐구실험 교육과정의 2차 년도 적용 현황 추이 분석)

  • Kwak, Youngsun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Earth Science Education
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.53-63
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the current status of the second year of application of Integrated Science and Science Laboratory Experiments, which are common courses of high school, and to explore suggestions for curriculum development in the future. To this end, the results of the survey of a total of 244 science-core and general high schools were compared with the survey result of 2018 school year. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with nine science teachers of the focus group to discuss the current state of curriculum implementation. According to the results, as in the first year, most of the Integrated Science courses were implemented in 6-8 units, and in most schools the number of teachers in charge of Integrated Science per class were 3-4. In the teacher's focus group interview, teachers insisted that Integrated Science requires integrated teaching approaches and is good for generating students' interest, but it is difficult to implement process-based assessment due to issues such as ensuring fairness of assessment. Most of Science Laboratory Experiments courses were implemented in two semesters, one unit per semester, and there was little link between Integrated Science and Science Laboratory Experiments because of the different teaching staff. The school life record entry method of Science Laboratory Experiments has been changed to criterion-based assessment starting in 2019, so students' satisfaction or flow of classes is much better than expected, and teachers can teach without burden. Based on the research results, ways to support the settlement of Integrated Science and Science Laboratory Experiments as common subjects, and ways to improve those subjects in the next curriculum revision were suggested.

Subacute Oral Toxicity Evaluation of Expanded-Polystyrene-Fed Tenebrio molitor Larvae (Yellow Mealworm) Powder in Sprague-Dawley Rats

  • Choi, Eun-Young;Lee, Jae-Han;Han, So-Hee;Jung, Gi-Hwan;Han, Eun-Ji;Jeon, Su-Ji;Jung, Soo-Hyun;Park, Jong-Uk;Park, Ji-Hoon;Bae, Yoon-Ju;Park, Eun-Soo;Jung, Ji-Youn
    • Food Science of Animal Resources
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    • v.42 no.4
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    • pp.609-624
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    • 2022
  • Tenebrio molitor larvae, as known as edible insects, has advantages of being rich in protein, and has been recognized as a suitable alternate protein source for broiler and pig feed. Moreover, given their ability to biodegrade polystyrene, a major pollutant, Tenebrio molitor larvae has been proposed as an innovative solution to environmental problems. In the present study, we investigated the toxicity of Tenebrio molitor larvae powder (TMlp) ingested with expanded-polystyrene (W/ eps) through in vitro and in vivo experiments. The objective of this study was to determine whether TMlp W/ eps can be applied as livestock alternative protein source. For in vitro experiments, cytotoxicity test was performed to investigate the effects of TMlp-extract on the viability of estrogen-dependent MCF-7 cells. The possibility of estrogen response was investigated in two groups: Expanded-polystyrene-fed (W/ eps) TMlp group and without expanded-polystyrene-fed (W/o eps) TMlp group. For in vivo experiments, The male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided based on the dosage of TMlp administered and oral administration was performed to every day for 5 weeks. A toxicological assessments were performed, which included clinical signs, food consumption, body and organ weights, hematology, serum chemistry, and hematoxylin and eosin staining of liver and kidney. There were no specific adverse effect of TMlp W/ eps-related findings under the experimental conditions of this study, but further studies on both sexes and animal species differences should be investigated. In conclusion, TMlp W/ eps was considered non-toxic and observed to be applicable as an alternative protein source for livestock feed.

Numerical and experimental study of cone-headed projectile entering water vertically based on MMALE method

  • Cao, Miaomiao;Shao, Zhiyu;Wu, Siyu;Dong, Chaochao;Yang, Xiaotian
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.877-888
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    • 2021
  • The water entry behaviors of projectiles with different cone-headed angles were studied numerically, experimentally and theoretically, mainly focusing on the hydrodynamic impact in the initial stage. Based on MMALE algorithm, it was proposed a formula of impact deceleration, which relied on the initial entry velocity and cone-headed angle. Meanwhile, in order to verify the validity of the simulation model, experiments using accelerometer and high-speed camera were carried out, and their results were in a good agreement with simulation results. Also, theoretical calculation results of cavity diameter were compared with experiments and simulation results. It was observed that the simulation method had a good reliability, which would make forecast on impact deceleration in an engineering project.

Laboratory Abilities to Carry-out Experimentations of Matter in the Middle School Science Texts (중학교 과학 교과서의 '물질 영역' 실험 활동에 포함된 실험 수행 능력)

  • Park, Hyun-Ju;Min, Byoung-Wook;Jeong, Dae-Hong
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.28 no.8
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    • pp.870-879
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate laboratory abilities to carry-out experimentations in the field of 'Matter' in middle school science texts. A total of 359 chemistry experiments from 26 textbooks has been analyzed. The authors of this study are interested in what science process skills are required for students to perform the experiments and how often these skills are needed. This article introduced a framework for analyzing the science process skills and their frequency. There are similar patterns of science process skill use among the different grades of middle school texts. The process skills of organizing results, interpreting data and making generalizations are most needed by the order of frequency. However, abilities related to alternative activities and/or conditions show relatively low frequency. For seniors, various laboratory abilities to carry out experiments are needed, whereas abilities for operating and setting up an experimental apparatus are required in freshmen and juniors. These results suggest avenues for science teachers that make lesson plans involving science experiments.

A Senior High School Chemistry Laboratory Class Observed by University Students

  • Kamitani, Sachiyo;Arai, Yuka;Konishi, Yuki;Nakanishi, Shinsuke;Oshima, Takuya;Yamaguchi, Junko;Ishii, Arisa;Minagawa, Keiji;Yasuzawa, Mikito
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.13 no.5
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    • pp.15-19
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    • 2010
  • Upon request from the Tokushima Prefectural Senior High School of Science and Technology, two faculty staff members and eight students of The University of Tokushima visited the high school and set up a chemistry laboratory class for 59 students. Since the participating senior high school students were freshmen, four simple, safe and visual experiments were selected: 1) Water purification, 2) Surface modification, 3) Briggs-Rauscher reaction, and 4) Polymer synthesis and characterization. All experiments received a favorable reception as a follow-up questionnaire verified. Since the high school students enjoyed the experiments it is hoped that the results will strengthen the students' interest in chemistry. It was good opportunity for the observers; they recognized the difficulty of teaching students.

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Analysis of Elementary School Teachers' Laboratory Instruction Process through Experiments from Science Laboratory and Engineering Laboratory (과학적 실험과 공학적 실험에서 초등교사의 수업 과정 분석)

  • Lim, Jae-Keun;Lee, So-Ree;Yang, Il-Ho
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.515-525
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze of how the elementary school teachers lead their classes of a science laboratory instruction and an engineering laboratory instruction in a science subject class. For this study, science laboratory and engineering laboratory lessons were selected and for each science and engineering laboratory lesson, five elementary school teachers were video-recorded of their lessons. The science and engineering laboratory lessons were analyzed by utilizing processes of the science model and the engineering model based on Schauble et al. (1991). The results of these studies are as follows: In science laboratory instruction, some participants didn't distinguish the difference between the science laboratory goal and the engineering laboratory goal. All of participants used search and end strategy of engineering laboratory for science laboratory lesson. In engineering laboratory instruction, all of participants guided to students engineering laboratory goal and used inferences and search strategy of engineering laboratory. However they didn't use the trial and error strategy or redesign which can be an essential element in engineering and design process. Educational implications are discussed.

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RPK118, a PX Domain-containing Protein, Interacts with Peroxiredoxin-3 through Pseudo-Kinase Domains

  • Liu, Lungling;Yang, Chenyi;Yuan, Jian;Chen, Xiujuan;Xu, Jianing;Wei, Youheng;Yang, Jingchun;Lin, Gang;Yu, Long
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.39-45
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    • 2005
  • RPK118 is a sphingosine kinase-1-binding protein that has been implicated in sphingosine 1 phosphate-mediated signaling. It contains a PX (phox homology) domain and two pseudo-kinase domains, and co-localizes with sphingosine kinase-1 on early endosomes. In this study we identified a novel RPK118-binding protein, PRDX3 (peroxiredoxin-3), by yeast two-hybrid screening. The interaction between these proteins was confirmed by pull-down assays and co-immunoprecipitation experiments. Deletion studies showed that RPK118 interacted with PRDX3 through its pseudokinase domains, and with early endosomes through its PX domain. Double immunofluorescence experiments demonstrated that PRDX3 co-localized with RPK118 on early endosomes in COS7 cells. PRDX3 is a member of the antioxidant family of proteins synthesized in the cytoplasm and functioning in mitochondria. Our findings indicate that RPK118 is a PRDX3-binding protein that may be involved in transporting PRDX3 from the cytoplasm to its mitochondrial site of function or to other membrane structures via endosome trafficking.