• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.197-204
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• 2017

Background: X-ray imaging detectors for the nondestructive cargo container inspection using MeV-energy X-rays should accurately portray the internal structure of the irradiated container. Internal and external factors can cause noise, affecting image quality, and scattered radiation is the greatest source of noise. To obtain a high-performance transmission image, the influence of scattered radiation must be minimized, and this can be accomplished through several methods. The scatter rejection method using an anti-scatter grid is the preferred method to reduce the impact of scattered radiation. In this paper, we present an evaluation the characteristics of the signal and noise according to physical and material changes in the anti-scatter grid of the imaging detector used in cargo container scanners. Materials and Methods: We evaluated the characteristics of the signal and noise according to changes in the grid ratio and the material of the anti-scatter grid in an X-ray image detector using MCNP6. The grid was composed of iron, lead, or tungsten, and the grid ratio was set to 2.5, 12.5, 25, or 37.5. X-ray spectrum sources for simulation were generated by 6- and 9-MeV electron impacts on the tungsten target using MCNP6. The object in the simulation was designed using metallic material of various thicknesses inside the steel container. Using the results of the computational simulation, we calculated the change in the scatter-to-primary ratio and the signal-to-noise ratio improvement factor according to the grid ratio and the grid material, respectively. Results and Discussion: Changing the grid ratios of the anti-scatter grid and the grid material decreased the scatter linearly, affecting the signal-to-noise ratio. Conclusion: The grid ratio and material of the anti-scatter grid affected the response characteristics of a container scanner using high-energy X-rays, but to a minimal extent; thus, it may not be practically effective to incorporate anti-scatter grids into container scanners.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.106-112
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• 2013

Compression ratio is an important factor affecting engine performance and emission characteristics since thermal efficiency of spark ignition engine can be theoretically improved by increasing compression ratio. In order to evaluate the effect of compression ratio change in HCNG engine, natural gas engine was employed using HCNG30 (CNG 70 vol%, hydrogen 30 vol%). Combustion and emission characteristics of CNG and HCNG fuel was analyzed with respect to the change of compression ratio at each operating condition. The results showed that thermal efficiency improved and $CH_4$, $CO_2$ emission decreased with the increase in compression ratio while $NO_x$ emissions were decreased at a certain excess air ratio condition. Higher thermal efficiency and further reduction of exhaust emissions can be achieved by the increase of compression ratio and the retard of spark timing.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.627-631
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• 2007

슬러지의 침전성에 영향을 미치는 인자는 F/M비, 유입수의 성분과 조성, 처리수온, 포기조의 pH, 슬러지 일령, 사상성세균의 증식 등으로 알려져 있으며, 유기산의 잔류량이 EPS의 분비에 영향을 미쳐 슬러지의 침강성에 영향을 주게 된다. 바실러스를 이용한 공법에서 생물 반응조는 특히 바실러스 종의 우점화를 위한 포자화의 진행을 이루는데 중요한 것으로 알려져 있으나 이에 대한 기작 설명은 아직 미흡한 실정이다. 바실러스를 이용한 B3 공법과 RABC 공법으로 운전 중인 처리장의 생물반응조는 점감포기를 하고 있으며 침전조에서 포자를 형성한 바실러스가 생물반응조로 반송되면 1.6mg/L로 높아진 DO농도와 유기물질 유입으로 바실러스가 발아를 하고 활성도가 높아지며, 0.5mg/L로 낮아진 DO농도로 인하여 포자를 형성하면 EPS 추출물질 중 Protein의 함량이 109.95mgEPS/gSS에서 131.77 mg EPS/gSS로 증가하고 SVI는 85mL/g에서 96mL/g사이로 양호함에 따라 DO농도가 EPS 추출물질 중 Protein의 생성에 영향을 미치며 Protein의 함량이 침전에 영향을 미치는 것으로 판단된다. 또한 Protein/Carbohydrate 비율에 따라 침강성은 영향을 받는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 RABC 공법에서는 Protein/Carbohydrate의 비가 침전에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타난 반면, B3 공법에서는 Protein/carbohydrate의 비에 영향을 크게 받지 않는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of health informatics and statistics
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.309-316
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• 2017

라돈 및 그 자손은 폐암을 일으키는 환경적 위험인자로, 일상 활동 및 수면 등으로 많은 시간을 보내는 실내 라돈 농도 관리는 필수적이다. 이를 위해서는, 주거지를 둘러싼 개인적, 사회적, 환경적 요소에 대한 총체적 접근이 필요하다. 따라서 본 연구는 실내 라돈 농도에 영향을 미치는 다양한 인자를 찾아내고, 이를 활용한 포괄적 모델을 구축하고자 한다. 건축 자재 및 생활 양식을 포함한 주거 환경에 대한 자료를 얻기 위해 설문을 실시하였고, 의사결정트리 및 구조 방정식 모델링을 활용하였다. 그 결과 주거지 주변 녹지 비율, 불 투과성 층 비율, 주택과 지면의 맞닿은 상태, 매일 환기 습관, 난방 습관, 측정 장치 주위의 균열 및 침실여부는 실내 라돈 농도와 유의한 연관성을 보였다. 매일 환기 습관을 가질 경우 실내 라돈 농도가 $200Bq/m^3$ 이상인 비율이 11.6%로 줄었다. 한편 매일 환기습관이 없는 주거자의 주거지 주변 녹지 비율이 65% 이상이면 매일 환기 습관이 있는 주거자와 비교하여 15.3%의 비율이 증가하였다. 구축된 포괄적 모델의 실내 라돈 농도에 직접 영향을 미치는 인자는 주거지 주변 녹지 비율과 환기율이었다. 제시된 모델로 국내 라돈 농도에 대한 개인의 지리적 특성, 지하수 및 생활 양식 요소의 결합된 영향을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제1권4호
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• pp.455-460
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• 2006

This paper presents the convergency property of the Auxiliary Problem Principle when it is applied to large-scale Optimal Power Flow problems with Distributed or Parallel computation features. The key features and factors affecting the convergence ratio and solution stability of APP are also analyzed.

• 한국의료질향상학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.74-89
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• 2002

Background : The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of unplanned endotracheal extubation and to identify the influencing factor of unplanned extubation in ICUs for providing baseline data in developing prevention strategies and administrative standards. the medical records and hospital information system. In order to analyze factors related to unplanned extubation, the subjects of this study were divided by unplanned extubation group and planned extubation group and were matched by its sex, age, and disease groups in a ratio of one to two. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, ${\chi}^2$- test, t-test, Fisher's exact test, and logistic regression analysis with SPSSWIN 10.0 program. Result : 1) Forty-seven(4.99%) of 942 intubated patients experienced unplanned extubation 65 times during the twelve-month period. Thirtyfour( 72.34%) of 47 unplanned extubated patients required reintubation, whereas thirteen patients(27.66%) did not. 2) About half of unplanned extubation(46.8%) occurred during the night shift. 3) As for the nursing activity, respiratory nursing activity score(P=.0.06) and total nursing activity score(P=.011) showed statistically significant differences between unplanned extubation group and planned extubation group. 4) As for the patient status, unplanned extubation group showed more lower consciousness level(P=.000), more irritable or agitated behavior(P=.000), and had more applied physical restraints(P=.000) than planned extubation group. 5) As for the intubation related variables, unplanned extubation group revealed more intubated with respiratory failure(P=.000), more dependent on mechanical ventilation(P=.015) than planned extubation group. 6) Factors affecting unplanned extubations in intensive care unit patients were irritable or agitated behavior(odds ratio=13.757), night shift(odds ratio=7.166), and mechanical ventilation(odds ratio=6.257) from conditional logistic regression analysis. Conclusion : The most affecting factor of unplanned extubation was agitated or irritable behavior. Therefore the results of this study could be helpful to ICU nurses for meticulous care, decision making, timely intervention, and development of intervention strategies for preventing unplanned extubation.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제22권10호
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• pp.1789-1797
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• 2000

질산화에 요구되는 산소량과 탈질소화에 요구되는 탄소원의 양을 감소시킬 수 있는 암모니아성 질소의 아질산성 질소로의 부분적 질산화 반응을 유도하기 위해 생물막 반응기를 이용하여 고농도 암모니아성 질소를 함유하고 있는 혐기성 소화슬러지 탈수여액을 대상으로 알칼리도/암모니아성 질소의 농도비, pH, FA(free ammonia), 온도변화에 따른 아질산성 질소의 축적현상에 대한 연구를 수행하였다. 실험결과 유입수의 알칼리도/암모니아성 질소의 농도비를 증가시킴에 따라 유출수의 아질산성 질소의 축적도 증가하였으며, 이는 알칼리도의 농도가 증가함에 따라 반응기내의 pH가 높게 유지됨으로서 FA의 농도가 증가하게 되어 Nitrobacter의 성장을 선택적으로 저해시키기 때문인 것으로 판단된다. 일정한 알칼리도/암모니아성 질소의 농도비 조건에서 온도가 증가할수록 아질산성 질소의 축적도 증가하였다.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.873-882
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• 2021

The study investigates the key factors that affect the adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by companies listed on Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) in Vietnam. The factors that are studied in this research include total debt-to-equity ratio, firm size, return-on-equity ratio, audit quality, foreign investment, and financial institution category. The authors have utilized quantitative and qualitative analyses in combination with a logistics regression model and other available analytical tools for conducting the research. All statistics processed in the paper were based on 379 audited financial statements issued in 2018. The results reveal that factors like firm size, return on equity (ROE), audit quality, foreign investment, and financial institution category positively affect the IFRS adoption of HOSE-listed companies, while total debt-to-equity ratio negatively impacts the adoption. The findings suggest Vietnamese law and policy-makers, when promoting the adoption of IFRS by listed companies, should focus more on five variables with positive influence and they can disregard the total debt-to-equity ratio that is insignificant as a factor affecting the adoption of IFRS. This implication could be applied for other firms in Vietnam and for enterprises in other countries, which are in the same stage of IFRS application.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2000년도 봄 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.53-56
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• 2000

The performance of high-strength concrete is controlled by the fact, affecting the quality management, especially by revision error in water content of the ratio of surface moisture in fine aggregate. The difference in water content results from the revision error of the ratio of surface moisture and errors in sampled aggregate in the processing ready-mixed concrete plant. This study is to investigate the properties of flowing and hardening by investionally varying the revision error of the ratio of surface moisture in fine aggregate to compare and analyze the variance in quality.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.582-587
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• 2003

This paper is concerned with the mechanical property changes of the milli-size products manufactured by forward extrusion processes with square dies. Experiments are carried out with pure aluminum and pure copper billets. Extrusion ratio and knock-out pad are chosen as the important process parameters affecting the changes of mechanical properties such as shear strength and hardness. Shear strength tests with the extruded milli-size pin have shown the strong relation between victors hardness and shear strength in the neck of a stepped pin. As the extrusion ratio increases, the hardness on both the surface and the center line of a pin also increase. It is also noted that the hardness on the surface is a little higher than that on the center. The existence of knock-out pad in extrusion die causes the hardness in the neck of a extruded pin to increase. Finally, the approximated linear relations between shear strength and hardness of a pin are suggested.