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RADIO-AGN IN THE AKARI-NEP FIELD AND THEIR ROLE IN THE EVOLUTION OF GALAXIES

  • Karouzos, M.;Im, M.;The Akari-Nep Team, The Akari-Nep Team
    • Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.287-288
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    • 2012
  • Radio-loud active galaxies have been found to exhibit a close connection to galactic mergers and host galaxy star-formation quenching. We present preliminary results of an optical spectroscopic investigation of the AKARI NEP field. We focus on the population of radio-loud AGN and use photometric and spectroscopic information to study both their star-formation and nuclear activity components. Preliminary results show that radio-AGN are associated with early type, massive galaxies with relatively old stellar populations.

The Radioprotective Effects of Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang as a Prescriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Irradiated Mice

  • Kim, Sung-Ho;Kim, Se-Ra;Heon Oh;Yang, Jung-Ah;Jo, Sung-Kee;Byun, Myung-Woo;Yee, Sung-Tae
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Veterinary Pathology Conference
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    • 2000.09a
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    • pp.21-21
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    • 2000
  • We performed this study to determine the effect of Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang, as a prescription of traditional Oriental medicine, and its major ingredients on jejunal crypt survival, endogenous spleen colony formation, and apoptosis in jejunal crypt cells of mice irradiated with high and low dose of r-radiation. Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang administration before irradiation protected the jejunal crypts (p<0.0001), increased the formation of endogenous spleen colony (p<0.05) and reduced the frequency of radiation-induced apoptosis (p<0.05). (omitted)

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Modification of Radiation Response in Mice by Panax ginseng and Diethyldithiocarbamate

  • Kim, Sung-Ho;Son, Chang-Ho;Nah, Seung-Yeol;Jo, Sung-Kee;Byun, Myung-Woo;Shin, Dong-Ho
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Veterinary Pathology Conference
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    • 2001.09a
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    • pp.22-22
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    • 2001
  • We performed this study to determine the effect of Panax ginseng and its fractions on jejunal crypt survival, endogenous spleen colony formation, and apoptosis in jejunal crypt cells of mice irradiated with high and low dose of $\gamma$-irradiation. The radioprotective effect of ginseng was compared with the effect of diethyldithiocarbamate (DDC). Ginseng administration before irradiation protected the jejunal crypts (p<0.005), increased the formation of endogenous spleen colony (p<0.005) and reduced the frequency of radiation-induced apoptosis (p<0.005). (omitted)

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A New Team Forming Method in Engineering Design Course

  • Kim, Jongwan
    • Journal of Multimedia Information System
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    • v.4 no.4
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    • pp.243-248
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    • 2017
  • In a basic engineering design class, first year engineering department students learn about engineering design relevant theories and carry out simple projects in teams. By doing a group project in this subject, students develop basic skills such as creativity, teamwork, communication, and problem solving. Before, class proceeded in a way where teams were randomly configured in the beginning of semester and students began working on their project immediately. However, this research introduces a new method where at the beginning of the semester, students are assigned group assignments. Teammates are randomly chosen and constantly switched so that students get a chance to work with different people and experience diverse styles and characteristics. Then, they autonomously form into teams with people they work best and carry out their project. We present the behavior of a monkey robot that recognizes emotions as a case of applying the proposed method. The feedback from the students suggest that this proposed team forming method serves to be effective especially since students who were not aware of other students' characteristics can get to know one another better and form a productive team.

Oyster Shell waste is alternative sources for Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) instead of Natural limestone

  • Ramakrishna, Chilakala;Thenepalli, Thriveni;Nam, Seong Young;Kim, Chunsik;Ahn, Ji Whan
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.59-64
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    • 2018
  • In this paper, we investigated the alternative sources of limestone. Oyster shell waste originated from aquaculture that causes a major disposal landfill problem in coastal sectors in southeast Korea. Their inadequate disposal causes a significant environmental problems araised. Bio mineralization leads to the formation of oyster shells and consists $CaCO_3$ as a major phase with a small amount of organic matter. It is a good alternative material source instead of natural lime stone. The utilization of oyster shell waste for industrial applications instead of natural limestone is major advantage for conservation of natural limestone. The present work describes the limestone and oyster shells hydraulic activity and chemical composition and characteristics are most similar for utilization of oyster shell waste instead of natural limestone.

Improved Dissolution and Characterization of Solid Dispersed Atorvastatin Calcium (아토르바스타틴 칼슘 고체분산체의 특성화 및 용출율 개선)

  • Lee, Jun-Hee;Ku, Jeong;Park, Jung-Soo;Park, Jong-Hak;Ahn, Sik-Il;Mo, Jong-Hyun;Kim, Yun-Tae;Rhee, John-M.;Lee, Hai-Bang;Khang, Gil-Son
    • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.111-117
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    • 2008
  • To overcome the solubility of poorly water-soluble drug, the formation of solid dispersion using a spray-dryer with polymeric material, that can potentially enhance the dissolution rate extend of drug absorption was considered in this study. $Eudragit^{(R)}$ E100 as carrier for solid dispersion is acrylate copolymer that soluble in acidic buffer solutions (below pH 5.0). It was used to increase dissolution of atorvastatin calcium as a water-insoluble drug in acidic environments. In this study, a spray-dryer was used to prepare solid dispersion of atorvastatin calcium and $Eudragit^{(R)}$ E100 for purpose of improving the solubility of drug. Atorvastatin calcium and $Eudragit^{(R)}$ E100 were dissolved in ethanol and spray-dryed. DSC and XRD were used to analyze the crystallinity of the sample. It was found that atorvastatin calcium is amorphous in the $Eudragit^{(R)}$ E100 solid dispersion. FT-IR was used to analyze the salt formation by interaction between atorvastatin calcium and $Eudragit^{(R)}$ E100. Comparative dissolution study exhibited better dissolution characteristics than the commercial drug ($Lipitor^{(R)}$) as control. The dissolution rate of atorvastatin calcium was markedly increased in solid dispersion system in simulated gastric juice (pH 1.2). This study proposed that this solid dispersion system improved the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble atorvastatin calcium.

Thermal Behavior and Crystallographic Characteristics of an Epitaxial C49-$TiSi_2$ Phase Formed in the Si (001) Substrate by $N_2$Treatment (Si (001) 기판에서 $N_2$처리에 의해 형성된 에피택셜 C49-$TiSi_2$상의 열적 거동과 결정학적 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Yang, Jun-Mo;Lee, Wan-Gyu;Park, Tae-Soo;Lee, Tae-Kwon;Kim, Joong-Jung;Kim, Weon;Kim, Ho-Joung;Park, Ju-Chul;Lee, Soun-Young
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.88-93
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    • 2001
  • The thermal behavior and the crystallographic characteristics of an epitaxial $C49-TiSi_2$ island formed in a Si (001) substrate by $N_2$, treatment were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). It was found from the analyzed results that the epitaxial $C49-TiSi_2$ was thermally stable even at high temperature of $1000^{\circ}C$ therefore did not transform into the C54-stable phase and did not deform morphologically. HRTEM results clearly showed that the epitaxial $TiSi_2$ phase and Si have the orientation relationship of (060)[001]$TiSi_2$//(002)[110]Si, and the lattice strain energy at the interface was mostly relaxed by the formation of misfit dislocations. Furthermore, the mechanism on the formation of the epitaxial $_C49-TiSi2$ in Si and stacking faults lying on the (020) plane of the C49 Phase were discussed through the analysis of the HRTEM image and the atomic modeling.

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Formulation and In vitro Evaluation of Transdermal Drug Delivery System for Galantamine

  • Hossain, Md. Kamal;Subedi, Robhash Kusam;Chun, Myung-Kwan;Kim, Eun-Jung;Moon, Hwan-Shik;Choi, Hoo-Kyun
    • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2011
  • The effects of different formulation variables including pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), permeation enhancer, thickness of the matrix and loading amount of drug on the transdermal absorption of galantamine were investigated across the hairless mouse skin. The permeation profile of galantamine was different depending on the types of PSA, loading amount of drug, thickness of the matrix and type of enhancer used. Highest flux of galantamine was obtained from acrylic PSA but crystals were formed in the patch within 72 h. Among the PSAs screened, crystal formation was not observed only in the patches formulated in Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) matrix. Permeation rate increased linearly as the concentration of galantamine in SBS matrix increased from 2.5 to 15% w/w. Among the enhancers screened, Brij$^{(R)}$ 30 provided highest flux of galantamine. Matrix thickness of 80 ${\mu}m$ was optimum for maintaining adhesiveness as well as consistently delivering galantamine for longer period of time.