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Potency Assay of Factor Ⅷ : C Concentrates using the Chromogenic and Clotting Assay (합성기질 및 응고시간을 이용한 혈액응고 제 8인자 역가측정법)

  • 강혜나;김순남;허숙진;홍성화
    • YAKHAK HOEJI
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    • v.45 no.5
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    • pp.476-483
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    • 2001
  • The clotting assay was replaced by the chromogenic substrate assay which is recommended by the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and the Scientific and Standardization Committee of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis based on the reliability convenience and simplicity of the chromogenic assay, A correlation study was carried out with a one-stage factor Ⅷ : C clotting assay and the performance of the chromogenic assay was evaluated using two test kits that fulfilled the requirements of EP for factor Ⅷ concentrates test. Although chromogenic assay has partly differences in measurement principle and standardization, this assay has a high correlation with clotting assay in various types of factor Ⅷ concentrates and factor Ⅷ standard. We conclude that the chromogenic assay for factor Ⅷ : C concentrates correlates well with the clotting assay and shows good analytical performance.

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The embodiment of distribution automation based internet networks (인터넷 기반의 배전자동화 구현)

  • Lee, H.S.;Yeo, J.K;Kim, J.J.;Lee, H.H.;Ha, B.N.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2001.07d
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    • pp.2588-2590
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    • 2001
  • Distribution ayatems at the final stage of the power supply process are directly and extensively connected to customers. There are growing demands for more efficient operation and higher reliability. This paper describes the embodiment of distribution automation using internet networks. We suggest the large region distribution server system for distribution automation functions in local area network, automated meter reading system and directed load control system with by-directional communication.

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Rapid Prototyping of Aero-engine Complex Control Method

  • Lu, Jun;Guo, Ying-Ging;Wang, Bin-Zheng
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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    • 2008.03a
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    • pp.59-62
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    • 2008
  • This paper presents an approach of complex control method(CCM) real-time simulation and rapid prototyping for aero-engine control system and describes its principle and realization in detail. This approach is mainly based on MATLAB/RTW for rapid prototyping from system modeling to embedded implementation. According to the simulation results between automatic code and manual code for an aeroengine multi-variable control method, it shows that this approach is feasible and effective, and not only decreases development cycle but also improves the reliability and universality. So a series of problems can be resolved during the simulation stage and rapid application to prototype testing.

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E-resources usage among Polytechnic students in Southwest Nigeria: evidence from Federal Polytechnic, Ede and The Polytechnic, Ibadan Nigeria

  • Alasa, Sekinat Abiodun;Quadri, Ganiyu Oluwaseyi
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.49-65
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    • 2022
  • This study examined e-resources usage among polytechnic students in Southwest Nigeria. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study and the population consisted of polytechnic students from The Polytechnic, Ibadan and Federal Polytechnic, Ede. There were 9671 students from both polytechnics. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed with a sample fraction of 5% was drawn from the total number of students in each faculty amounting to 381. A structured questionnaire was the major instrument used for data collection and the questionnaire was pre-tested using Cronbach-alpha to determine the reliability co-efficient. Data obtained was analyzed using SPSS. The study found that the students from both polytechnics are aware of the e-resources and that the e-resources were mainly used for research, class assignment and to update knowledge. The problem such as epileptic power supply, poor internet connection and so on was identified. The study concluded that polytechnic students could benefit immensely from the enormous usage of e-resources particularly for teaching, learning and research. Based on the findings, recommendations were made.

Automated Code Generation Framework for Industrial Automation Applications based on Timed Automata Model (타임드 오토마타 모델 기반 산업 자동화 응용 자동생성 프레임워크)

  • Lee, Kyunghyun;Kim, Ikhwan;Kim, Taehyoun
    • Journal of KIISE
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    • v.44 no.12
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    • pp.1307-1312
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    • 2017
  • Due to their convergence with state-of-the-art ICT technologies, the complexity and reliability demands of industrial automation systems have been rapidly increasing. In recent years, to cope with these demands, several research works have been carried out to adopt formal methods to the application development cycle at the early design stage. In this paper, we propose an automated code generation framework for industrial automation applications, based on a timed automata model. As a case study, we developed a formal model for a traffic light control system and verified the timing properties described in the specification. We finally demonstrated that the operation of a test-bed based on the auto-generated native code was identical to that of the model specification.

Development of Optical Fiber-based Daylighting System with Uniform Illumination

  • Ullah, Irfan;Shin, Seoyong
    • Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.247-255
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    • 2012
  • Daylighting has a very effective role in reducing power consumption and improving indoor environments in office buildings. Previously, it was not under consideration as a major source of renewable energy due to poor reliability in the design. Optical fiber as a transmission medium in the daylighting system demands uniform distribution of light to solve cost, heat, and efficiency issues. Therefore, this study focuses on the uniform distribution of sunlight through the fiber bundle and to the interior of the building. To this end, two efficient approaches for the fiber-based daylighting system are presented. The first approach consists of a parabolic mirror, and the second approach contains a Fresnel lens. Sunlight is captured, guided, and distributed through the concentrator, optical fibers, and lenses, respectively. At the capturing stage, uniform illumination solves the heat problem, which has critical importance in making the system cost-effective by introducing plastic optical fibers. The efficiency of the system is increased by collimated light, which helps to insert maximum light into the optical fibers. Furthermore, we find that the hybrid system of combining sunlight and light emitting diode light gives better illumination levels than that of traditional lighting systems. Simulation and experimental results have shown that the efficiency of the system is better than previous fiber-based daylighting systems.

Performance Models of Multi-stage Bernoulli Lines with Multiple Product and Dedicated Buffers (다품종 제품과 전용 대기공간을 고려한 다단계 베르누이 라인을 위한 성능 모델)

  • Park, Kyungsu;Han, Jun-Hee;Kim, Woo-Sung
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.44 no.3
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    • pp.22-32
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    • 2021
  • To meet rapidly changing market demands, manufacturers strive to increase both of productivity and diversity at the same time. As a part of those effort, they are applying flexible manufacturing systems that produce multiple types and/or options of products at a single production line. This paper studies such flexible manufacturing system with multiple types of products, multiple Bernoulli reliability machines and dedicated buffers between them for each of product types. As one of the prevalent control policies, priority based policy is applied at each machines to select the product to be processed. To analyze such system and its performance measures exactly, Markov chain models are applied. Because it is too complex to define all relative transient and its probabilities for each state, an algorithm to update transient state probability are introduced. Based on the steady state probability, some performance measures such as production rate, WIP-based measures, blocking probability and starvation probability are derived. Some system properties are also addressed. There is a property of non-conservation of flow, which means the product ratio at the input flow is not conserved at the succeeding flows. In addition, it is also found that increased buffer capacity does not guarantee improved production rate in this system.

Development of Prevention and Educational Programs for Battered Women (아내구타 예방 및 대처 교육프로그램 개발)

  • Lee, Kyung-Hye;Lee, Kwang-Ok;Kim, Su-Sie;Choi, Jeong-Sook
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.560-578
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study was to develop prevention and educational programs for battered women. The first stage was to assess battered women's health status and health needs. The second stage was to develop prevention and educational programs to improve battered women's health. A survey research design was used to gather data from June-November 1999 by the counselor. Research sample was recruited from shelter and women's counseling centers in Seoul, Inchon, Chooncheon, Taejeon, and Jeoju. Trained counselors contacted 218 women, who agreed verbally to participate in the study. The researcher did a literature review and developed the tool used. We did ten pretests and three counselors checked the tool for content validity. The reliability and validity of the instrument were acceptable. The second stage of the research consisted of lay-professional groups discussing the abuse problems and possible solutions. Each group had five professionals (counsellor, nurse, minister, psychiatrist, social worker) and five women who have experienced battering from her husband in community. Result of the survey and two(lay persons and professionals) group discussions showed that victims need more assessment of physical, mental and spiritual needs. Victims were beaten more often during their pregnancies than at other times. Various kind of strategy were frequently utilized, but still the number of women abused and suicides committed increased. Both studies showed that the women experienced severe beating, that they felt powerless, that they need to understand that society abuser characteristics, that they lack a protection support system and that society lacks would an understanding of battered women. Based on the result of both studies, we developed model for prevention and education of battered women. This educational program will increase women s power to solve the abuse problems. The ultimate goal of the program is to develop a one-stop center to give wholistic approach care to women in abuse situations.

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Cost-based design of residential steel roof systems: A case study

  • Rajan, S.D.;Mobasher, B.;Chen, S.Y.;Young, C.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.165-180
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    • 1999
  • The cost effectiveness of using steel roof systems for residential buildings is becoming increasingly apparent with the decrease in manufacturing cost of steel components, reliability and efficiency in construction practices, and the economic and environmental concerns. While steel has been one of the primary materials for structural systems, it is only recently that its use for residential buildings is being explored. A comprehensive system for the design of residential steel roof truss systems is presented. In the first stage of the research the design curves obtained from the AISI-LRFD code for the manufactured cross-sections were verified experimentally. Components of the truss systems were tested in order to determine their member properties when subjected to axial force and bending moments. In addition, the experiments were simulated using finite element analysis to provide an additional source of verification. The second stage of the research involved the development of an integrated design approach that would automatically design a lowest cost roof truss given minimal input. A modified genetic algorithm was used to handle sizing, shape and topology variables in the design problem. The developed methodology was implemented in a software system for the purpose of designing the lowest cost truss that would meet the AISI code provisions and construction requirements given the input parameters. The third stage of the research involved full-scale testing of a typical residential steel roof designed using the developed software system. The full scale testing established the factor of safety while validating the analysis and design procedures. Evaluation of the test results indicates that designs using the present approach provide a structure with enough reserve strength to perform as predicted and are very economical.

Analysis of Errors in Tunnel Quantity Estimation with 3D-BIM Compared with Routine Method Based 2D (2D기반 기존방법 대비 BIM기반 터널 물량산출 오차 분석)

  • Shin, Jae-Choul;Baek, Yeong-In;Park, Won-Tae
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.27 no.8
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    • pp.63-71
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    • 2011
  • In case of applying BIM method to the civil engineering of irregularly shaped structure, BIM method is recognized to have relatively high construction productivity. In this paper, we developed quantity calculation algorithms applying BIM method to NATM tunnel construction method and implemented BIM based 3D-BIM Modeling Quantity Calculation. The results showed that BIM-based method has high reliabilty in structure work in which errors occurred only in the range between 0.00% and -1.45%. On the other hand, BIM method applied to earth work showed great error range of -19.78% to 35.30%. So the benefit and applicability of BIM method in civil engineering were confirmed. In addition, routine method for the quantity of earth work has negligible error as in the case of structure work. But, rock type's quantity calculation showed significant errors so that the reliability of 2D-based volume calculation is problematic. It may thus be concluded that 3D-BIM is more reliable than the routine method in estimating the quantity of earth work. Considering the reliability and merits in the stage of its design, construction and maintenance levels, the application of BIM to civil engineering works is recommended.