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Evaluation of English Term Extraction based on Inner/Outer Term Statistics

  • Kang, In-Su
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.141-148
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    • 2020
  • Automatic term extraction is to recognize domain-specific terms given a collection of domain-specific text. Previous term extraction methods operate effectively in unsupervised manners which include extracting candidate terms, and assigning importance scores to candidate terms. Regarding the calculation of term importance scores, the study focuses on utilizing sets of inner and outer terms of a candidate term. For a candidate term, its inner terms are shorter terms which belong to the candidate term as components, and its outer terms are longer terms which include the candidate term as their component. This work presents various functions that compute, for a candidate term, term strength from either set of its inner or outer terms. In addition, a scoring method of a term importance is devised based on C-value score and the term strength values obtained from the sets of inner and outer terms. Experimental evaluations using GENIA and ACL RD-TEC 2.0 datasets compare and analyze the effectiveness of the proposed term extraction methods for English. The proposed method performed better than the baseline method by up to 1% and 3% respectively for GENIA and ACL datasets.

Real Time SW Sizing Model for FP-Based Fintech Software Development Project (FP 기반의 핀테크 소프트웨어 개발 프로젝트 실시간 규모 산정 모델)

  • Koo, Kyung-Mo;Yoon, Byung-Un;Kim, Dong-Hyun
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.11 no.10
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    • pp.36-44
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    • 2021
  • Estimation on SW Sizing applied to fintech is very difficult, a task requiring long time, it is difficult for client companies and developer companies to accurately calculate the size of software development. The size is generally estimated based on the experience of project managers and the general functional scoring method. In this paper, propose a model that can be applied to fintech development projects by quantitatively calculating the required functions from the user's point of view, measuring the scale, and calculating the scale in real time. Through the proposed model, the amount of work can be estimated prior to development and the size can be measured, and the M/M and the estimated quotation amount can be calculated based on the program list by each layer. In future studies, by securing size computation data on existing the Fintech Project in mass, research on accurate size computation would be required.

Screening of novel alkaloid inhibitors for vascular endothelial growth factor in cancer cells: an integrated computational approach

  • Shahik, Shah Md.;Salauddin, Asma;Hossain, Md. Shakhawat;Noyon, Sajjad Hossain;Moin, Abu Tayab;Mizan, Shagufta;Raza, Md. Thosif
    • Genomics & Informatics
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.6.1-6.10
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    • 2021
  • Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is expressed at elevated levels by most cancer cells, which can stimulate vascular endothelial cell growth, survival, proliferation as well as trigger angiogenesis modulated by VEGF and VEGFR (a tyrosine kinase receptor) signaling. The angiogenic effects of the VEGF family are thought to be primarily mediated through the interaction of VEGF with VEGFR-2. Targeting this signaling molecule and its receptor is a novel approach for blocking angiogenesis. In recent years virtual high throughput screening has emerged as a widely accepted powerful technique in the identification of novel and diverse leads. The high resolution X-ray structure of VEGF has paved the way to introduce new small molecular inhibitors by structure-based virtual screening. In this study using different alkaloid molecules as potential novel inhibitors of VEGF, we proposed three alkaloid candidates for inhibiting VEGF and VEGFR mediated angiogenesis. As these three alkaloid compounds exhibited high scoring functions, which also highlights their high binding ability, it is evident that these alkaloids can be taken to further drug development pipelines for use as novel lead compounds to design new and effective drugs against cancer.

A study on the Physical, Mental and Social Factors Influencing the Health Status of Aged Women in Korea (여성노인의 건강상태와 신체적.심리적.사회적 요소들과의 관계연구)

  • Ro, Seung-Ok
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.53-67
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    • 1996
  • A total health state evaluation of Korean female elderlies was made by using the questionary scheme measuring the physical, mental and social functions of the elderlies, in order to investigate the critical factors for the health maintenance of female elderlies and to develop their preventive nursing program. A total of 280 subjects over 65 years old living in Seoul and the suburban area were selected and interviewed during the period of September and October in 1995. The materials collected were analyzed statistically by using SAS data processing program, and the results and recommendations are summarized as follows. 1. The physical health state of Korean elderly women was evaluated to be satisfactory by showing an average score of 3.722 in 5.0 full-score scale. But this score was lower than those evaluated for the elderlies combined both sexes(4.054). The mental health state of the subjects was also evaluated as high scoring 3.484, possibly due to the fact that 78% of the subjects lived together with their children's family. On the other hand, the social health state of the subjects was relatively low scoring 2.585, mainly due to that 80% of them was widows which was resulted by the 6-7 years longer life-expectancy of Korean women. 2. A significant differences in the physical health state scores between different age groups was observed, indicating the rapid ageing process occurring in this age group. The family structure was appeared to be an important factor influencing the physical health state of the female elderlies ; the physical health score of the women with her husband only was higher than that of those living with children's families, and the lowest score was obtained from those living alone. 3. The age was the most important factor determining the mental health state of the subjects, while the religion, educational status, marriage state and family structure did not significantly influenced the mental health state of the aged women. 4. The social health state of the subject was deeply influenced by the marriage state and family structure, showing significantly lower scores with widowers compared to the married couples. Those living with their married spouse only obtained the highest social health score, while those living along showed the lowest score. The parent and grandparentship of those living with their children and the religion, especially Catholic and Protestant, had positive influence on the social health state of the aged women. 5. The mental health state of aged women showed significant correlation with the factors determining the physical health, except for digestive system related ability and sexual ability and the highest extra home ability. 6. The mental health state of aged women showed significant correlation with the factors determining social health, especially with the parent and grandparentship and the family relative's role. From these results, the following recommendations are made. 1. Since the physical, mental and social health states of aged people are deeply influenced by the sex and the average values of the both sex can create misleading figures, the health evaluation of the elderlies should be made separately by sex. 2. Since the health state of aged women is highly influenced by their family structure, the spouse's role and living with married couple only should be emphasized in respect of preventive health care. 3. The social activity programs and grandparentship teaching programs should be prepared in the nursing care program for aged people.

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Systemic review: Herbal Medicines in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Pubmed and Chinese Medical Journals (퇴행성관절염(退行性關節炎) 한방치료(韓方治療)에 대(對)한 최근(最新) 연구(硏究) 동향(動向) - 임상연구(臨床硏究) 방법론(方法論)을 중심(中心)으로 -)

  • Seo, Byung-kwan;Ryu, Seong-ryong;Lee, Song-shil;Huh, Jeong-eun;Baek, Yong-hyeon;Lee, Jae-dong;Choi, Do-young;Cho, Yoon-je;Kim, Nam-jae;Park, Dong-suk
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.265-282
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    • 2004
  • Objective : The aim of this study was to review systemically clinical trials on the effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Methods : Computerized literature searches were carried out on seven electronic databases, and hand-searching on some chinese medical journals in library of Kyung Hee Medical Center. Trial data were extracted in a standardized, predefined manner and assessed independently. Results : 1. Thirty reports of clinical trials and two reports of meta-analyses concerning herbal medicine were collected and reviewed. Among these reports three medical herbs were applied as topical medicine and others as internal medicine. 2. The western studies established NSAIDs or placebo as their control group. Five chinese reports established formulated herb pill(Ruanshnagshenjin pill) as their control group and Six did not establish a control group at all. 3. ACR was the most highly used diagnostic criteria in the western studies while the Chinese used their official criteria established by their government or the criteria of their text books. 4. 20 reports chose the Lequesne functional index, SHAQ, WOMAC OA index, AIMS, and their own unique scoring system as the criteria of analysing the effect. Others chose clinical symptoms, articular functions, and lab finding as their criteria. 5. 7 single herbs and 19 formulated herbs were studied. Among the formulated herbs, Achyranthes japonica was studied in 10 of the studies and Angelica gigantis Radix in 8, making them the most often studied herbs among the studies.

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In Silico Analysis and Molecular Docking Comparison of Mosquito Oviposition Pheromone and Beta-asarone on the Mosquito Odorant Binding Protein-1 (In Silico 분자결합 분석방법을 활용한 MOP와 베타아사론의 열대집모기 후각단백질 활성 부위에 대한 결합 친화도 비교 분석)

  • Kim, Dong-Chan
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.195-200
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    • 2018
  • Beta-asarone is the well-known active ingredient of Rhizoma acori graminei. In this study, we investigated and compared the binding affinity of mosquito oviposition pheromone (MOP; (5R,6S)-6-acetoxy-5-hexadecanolide) and beta-asarone on the A domain of the mosquito odorant binding protein 1 (CquiOBP1) by in silico computational docking studies. The three-dimensional crystallographic structure of CquiOBP1 was obtained from the PDB database (PDB ID: 3OGN). In silico computational auto-docking analysis was performed using PyRx, Autodock Vina, Discovery Studio Version 4.5, and the NX-QuickPharm option based on scoring functions. The beta-asarone showed optimum binding affinity (docking energy) with CquiOBP1 as -6.40 kcal/mol as compared to the MOP (-6.00 kcal/mol). Among the interacting amino acids (LEU76, LEU80, ALA88, MET89, HIS111, TRP114, and TYR122), tryptophan 114 in the CquiOBP1 active site significantly interacted with both MOP and beta-asarone. Amino acids substitution (mutation) from non-polar groups to the polar (or charged) groups of the CquiOBP1 dramatically changed the X, Y, Z grid position and binding affinity of both ligands. These results significantly indicated that beta-asarone could be a more potent ligand to the CquiOBP1 than MOP. Therefore, the extract of Rhizoma acori graminei or beta-asarone can be applied to the fields of insecticidal and repellant biomaterial development.

In Silico Molecular Docking Comparison of Tubocurarine and the Active Ingredients of Cimicifugae rhizoma on Acetylcholine Binding Proteins (In Silico 분자결합 분석방법을 활용한 tubocurarine과 승마 추출성분 actein의 아세틸콜린 결합 단백질 활성 부위에 대한 결합 친화도 비교 분석)

  • Kim, Dong-Chan
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.408-414
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    • 2018
  • Actein is the well-known active ingredient of Cimicifugae rhizoma (Black cohosh). In this study, we investigated and compared the binding affinity of tubocurarine, actein, and actein derivatives on the B&C domain of the acetylcholine binding protein through in silico computational docking studies. The three-dimensional crystallographic structure of the acetylcholine binding protein B&C domain was obtained from the PDB database (PDB ID: 2XYT). An in silico computational autodocking analysis was performed using PyRx, Autodock Vina, Discovery Studio Version 4.5, and NX-QuickPharm based on scoring functions. The actein showed an optimum binding affinity (docking energy), with the acetylcholine binding protein at -10.50 kcal/mol as compared to the tubocurarine (-9.80 kcal/mol). The interacting amino acids tryptophan 84 and tryptophan 147, in the B domain of the acetylcholine binding protein active site, significantly interacted with the actein and 27-deoxyactein, and (26R)-actein. The centroid XYZ grid position of the tubocurarine was X=38.300689, Y=112.053467, and Z=51.991022, but the actein and its derivatives showed values around X=26.4, Y=127.3, Z=43.7. These results clearly indicated that actein and its derivatives could be a more potent antagonist to the acetylcholine binding protein than tubocurarine. Therefore, the extract of Cimicifugae rhizoma or actein containing biomaterials can substitute for the botulinum toxin-mediated acetylcholine receptor regulation, and be applied to the anti-wrinkle cosmetics industry.

Study on Korean Medicine Personal Health Record Platform (한의 개인건강기록 플랫폼 구축에 관한 연구)

  • Seo, Jin Soon;Kim, An Na;Kim, Sang Hyun;Lee, Seung Ho;Nam, Bo Ryeong;Lee, Myung Ku;Jang, Hyun Chul
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.30 no.6
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    • pp.458-465
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    • 2016
  • The information relating to the health of person has been increasing. The information is such as medical information and personal health record and the information collected by utilization and dissemination of mobile devices. Therefore, the interest and demand for systems that can integrate and manage the Personal Health Record(PHR) is increasing. Quantity and quality of information that is collected from the patient can have a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of Korean Medicine(KM) in clinical practice. Because closely observe the usual clinical symptoms of patients to utilize the treatment. But if the interview when memories are not sure of the correct answer does not get much easier to find exactly the symptoms. So when recording original symptom(素證) and daily subjective symptom can be helpful for care. Therefore, the personal health care services that can record and manage and own is necessary based on KM. In this paper, we propose Korean Medicine Personal Health Record Platform(KM PHR Platform). We have selected the significant symptoms that mean to the personal records from symptom information required for diagnosis in KM. And classifying and scoring as the symptoms were used as personal health care indicators. And significant symptoms were easily configure a screen that can be recorded. simple operation is recorded as a symptom. It was designed to reflect these functions. So KM PHR Platform helps to Personal health care. Doctor may be able to help in the diagnosis and prognosis observation by reference to shared symptom. We look forward to a variety of health services based on KM using a symptom, a medical record, personal health device information.

Neuroprotective Effect of Cyclosporin A on Spinal Cord Ischemic Injury in Rabbits (토끼를 이용한 척수 허혈 손상 모델에서 Cyclosporin A의 척수 손상에 대한 보호 효과)

  • Shin Yoon-Cheol;Choe Ghee-Young;Kim Won-Gon
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.39 no.10 s.267
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    • pp.739-748
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    • 2006
  • Background: The purpose of this study is to ascertain the neuroprotective effect of cyclosporin A on the 25-min surgical ischemia model in the spinal cords of rabbits with neuropathological correlation and histoimmunochemical analyses, Material and Method: Thirty-two New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into four groups: Rabbits were randomly divided into four groups: the control 12 group (n=8), the control 17 group (n=8), the cyclosporin Cs2 group (n=8), and the cyclosporin Cs7 group (n=8). The 12 group underwent a 25-min aortic cross- clamp without intervention and were sacrificed on the 2nd day postoperatively, while the 17 group underwent a 25- min of aortic cross-clamp without intervention and were sacrificed on the 7th day postoperatively. The Cs2 group received cyclosporin A (25 mg/kg) intravenously 15 min after the 25-min cross-clamp and were sacrificed on the End day postoperatively, while the Cs7 group received cyclosporin A (25 mg/kg) intravenously 15 min after the 25-min cross-clamp and were sacrificed on the 7th day postoperatively. The rabbits underwent 25-min surgical aortic cross-clamp. Neurologic functions were evaluated on the 2nd day and 7th postoperative day using Tarlov scoring system. After scoring neurologic function, all rabbits were sacrificed for histopathologic observation. Result: All rabbits survived the experimental procedure. The values of Tarlov score did not show any differences between the control and cyclosporin groups on the 2nd day. The scores of group Cs7 ($2.75{\pm}0.89$) were significantly higher than those of group 17 ($1.25{\pm}1.39$) on the 7th day (p<0,05). On the histologic exanminations, specimens of the spinal cord showed necrosis and apoptosis. The pathologic scores of group Cs7 ($1,0{\pm}0.53$) was less than those of group 17 ($2.13{\pm}1.36$, p<0.05). TUNEL staing showed apoptosis of the specimen in group 12 and Cs2 but there was no stastically significant difference between groups on the score. There were more overexpression of HSP70 and nNOS in cyclosporine group than in control group. Conclusion: We think that cyclosporin A may decrease neuronal cell death with induced upregulation of HSP70 against 25-min ischemia of the spiral cord in the rabbit.

Pharmacological Comparison of Timosaponin A III on the 5-beta Reductase and Androgen Receptor via In Silico Molecular Docking Approach (In silico 약리학적 분석을 통한 티모사포닌 A III의 5-베타 리덕타아제 단백질 및 안드로겐 수용체 단백질 활성 부위에 대한 결합 친화도 비교 연구)

  • Kim, Dong-Chan
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.307-313
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    • 2018
  • Alopecia cause psychological stress due to their effect on appearance. Thus, the global market size of the alopecia treatment products are growing quickly. Timosaponin A III is the well known active ingredient of Anemarrhenae Rhizoma. In this study, we investigated and compared the binding affinity of timosaponin A III with finasteride (5-beta reductase antagonist) and minoxidil (androgen receptor antagonist) on the target protein active site by in silico computational docking studies. The three dimensional crystallographic structure of 5-beta reductase (PDB ID : 3G1R) and androgen receptor (PDB ID: 4K7A) was obtained from PDB database. In silico computational autodocking analysis was performed using PyRx, Autodock Vina, Discovery Studio Version 4.5, and NX-QuickPharm option based on scoring functions. The timosaponin A III showed optimum binding affinity (docking energy) with 5-beta reductase as -12.20 kcal/mol as compared to the finasteride (-11.70 kcal/mol) and with androgen receptor as -9.00 kcal/mol as compared to the minoxidil (-7.40 kcal/mol). The centroid X, Y, Z grid position of the timosaponin A III on the 5-beta reductase was similar (overlap) to the finasteride, but the X, Y, Z centroid grid of the timosaponin A III on the androgen receptor was significantly far from the minoxidil centroid position. These results significantly indicated that timosaponin A III could be more potent antagonist to the 5-beta reductase and androgen receptor. Therefore, the extract of Anemarrhenae Rhizoma or timosaponin A III containing biomaterials can substitute the finasteride and minoxidil and can be applied to the alopecia protecting product and related industrial fields.