• 한국가스학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2017

천연가스 연료는 매장량과 경제성 측면에서 미래 가치가 매우 높기 때문에 여러 가지 이용 기술 개발이 활발하게 이루어지고 있으며 내연기관을 이용한 발전 분야에서도 그 중요성이 점점 증가하고 있는 실정이다. 천연가스 연료를 이용하는 MW급 발전용 대형 왕복엔진의 경우 연료공급시스템의 고도화 개발이 필요한데 그 중에서도 천연가스 분사기의 개발은 실질적인 천연가스 연료 이용을 위한 핵심이다. 본 연구에서는 천연가스 분사기를 상부에 위치한 솔레노이드의 전자기력에 의해 구동되고 하부의 밸브 바디부 전기자와 이동판이 상하로 움직이는 구조의 분사밸브 형태로 고안 및 설계하였으며 이 시작품의 동특성을 엔진 흡기 모사 조건에서 실험하였다. 지난 연구에서는 전기자의 변위와 지름 및 솔레노이드 코어 지름을 변경해 가면서 실험을 수행하였으며, 그 후속으로 솔레노이드 코어의 금속 재질 변경과 메인 하우징의 입구 크기 및 공급 압력에 따른 분사밸브의 동특성을 살펴보았다.

• 천문학회지
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.299-311
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• 2015

We report first results from KVN and VERA Array (KaVA) VLBI observations obtained in the frame of our Plasma-physics of Active Galactic Nuclei (PAGaN) project. We observed eight selected AGN at 22 and 43 GHz in single polarization (LCP) between March 2014 and April 2015. Each source was observed for 6 to 8 hours per observing run to maximize the uv coverage. We obtained a total of 15 deep high-resolution images permitting the identification of individual circular Gaussian jet components and three spectral index maps of BL Lac, 3C 111 and 3C 345 from simultaneous dual-frequency observations. The spectral index maps show trends in agreement with general expectations – flat core and steep jets – while the actual value of the spectral index for jets shows indications for a dependence on AGN type. We analyzed the kinematics of jet components of BL Lac and 3C 111, detecting superluminal proper motions with maximum apparent speeds of about 5c. This constrains the lower limits of the intrinsic component velocities to ~ 0.98c and the upper limits of the angle between jet and line of sight to ~20°. In agreement with global jet expansion, jet components show systematically larger diameters d at larger core distances r, following the global relation d ≈ 0.2r, albeit within substantial scatter.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.227-233
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• 2011

The Nramp1/Slc11a1 locus encodes a proton-coupled divalent cation transporter, expressed in late endosomes/lysosomes of macrophages, that constitutes a component of the innate immune response to combat intracellular pathogens and it was shown to play an important role in regulating inherent immunity. The previously identified Z-DNA forming polymorphic repeat(GT)n in the promoter region of the human Nramp1 gene does act as a functional polymorphism influencing gene expression. Research has shown that INF-${\gamma}$, TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-$1{\beta}$ and bacteria LPS increase the level of Nramp1 expression. However, the molecular mechanism for Nramp1 gene regulation is unclear. In this research, bovine Nramp1 5'-flanking region (-1748~+769) was cloned and analyzed by bioinformatics. Then to find the core promoter and the cis-acting elements, deletion analysis of promoter was performed using a set of luciferase reporter gene constructs containing successive deletions of the bovine Nramp1 5'-flanking regions. Promoter activity analysis by the dual luciferase reporter assay system showed that the core promoter of Nramp1 was located at +58~-89 bp. Some positive regulatory elements are located at -89~-205 bp and -278~-1495 bp. And the repressor elements were in region -205~-278 bp, intron1 and -1495~-1748 bp. LPS-responsive regions were located at -1495~-1748 bp and -278~-205 bp. The present study provides an initial effort to explore the molecular mechanism of transcriptional activation of the bovine Nramp1 gene and should facilitate further studies to decode the complex regulatory process and for molecular breeding for disease resistance in bovines.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.271-277
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• 2016

Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the influence of different radiant exposures provided by single-peak and polywave light-curing units (LCUs) on the degree of conversion (DC) and the mechanical properties of resin cements. Materials and Methods: Six experimental groups were established for each cement (RelyX ARC, 3M ESPE; LuxaCore Dual, Ivoclar Vivadent; Variolink, DMG), according to the different radiant exposures (5, 10, and $20J/cm^2$) and two LCUs (single-peak and polywave). The specimens were made (7 mm in length ${\times}$ 2 mm in width ${\times}$ 1 mm in height) using silicone molds. After 24 hours of preparation, DC measurement was performed using Fourier transform infrared spectrometry. The same specimens were used for the evaluation of mechanical properties (flexural strength, FS; elastic modulus, E) by a three-point bending test. Data were assessed for normality, after which two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc Tukey's test were performed. Results: No properties of the Variolink cement were influenced by any of the considered experimental conditions. In the case of the RelyX ARC cement, DC was higher when polywave LCU was used; FS and E were not influenced by the conditions evaluated. The LuxaCore cement showed greater sensitivity to the different protocols. Conclusions: On the basis of these results, both the spectrum of light emitted and the radiant exposure used could affect the properties of resin cements. However, the influence was material-dependent.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제8권11호
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• pp.1707-1712
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 기존의 DSP, MCU, FPGA 기반의 모션 제어기들의 구조적인 문제점을 개선하기 위하여 최신 All Programmable SoC 인 Zynq EPP를 이용한 FPGA + 임베디드 프로세서 기반의 모터 제어기에 대한 하드웨어를 구현하였다. 구현한 모터 제어기는 FPGA와 임베디드 프로세서의 장점을 융합한 제어기로서 고속의 모터 제어용 신호처리 부분은 FPGA 기반의 모터 제어기가 수행한다. 복잡한 소수연산 등의 알고리즘 처리가 요구되는 모션 프로파일 및 기구학 계산 등은 듀얼 코어 기반의 임베디드 프로세서에서 처리하여 하나의 칩에서 분산처리 효과를 실현할 수 있는 구조적인 장점을 가진다. 또한 FPGA 상에 구현된 모터 제어 IP 코어의 추가를 통하여 손쉬운 다축 모터 제어기로의 구성이 가능한 장점도 가진다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제45권8호
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• pp.537-549
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• 2022

Preproenkephalin (PPE) is a precursor molecule for multiple endogenous opioid peptides Leu-enkephalin (ENK) and Met-ENK, which are involved in a wide variety of modulatory functions in the nervous system. Despite the functional importance of ENK in the brain, the effect of brain-derived factor(s) on PPE expression is unknown. We report the dual effect of neural epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like-like 2 (NELL2) on PPE gene expression. In cultured NIH3T3 cells, transfection of NELL2 expression vectors induced an inhibition of PPE transcription intracellularly, in parallel with downregulation of protein kinase C signaling pathways and extracellular signal-regulated kinase. Interestingly, these phenomena were reversed when synthetic NELL2 was administered extracellularly. The in vivo disruption of NELL2 synthesis resulted in an increase in PPE mRNA level in the rat brain, suggesting that the inhibitory action of intracellular NELL2 predominates the activation effect of extracellular NELL2 on PPE gene expression in the brain. Biochemical and molecular studies with mutant NELL2 structures further demonstrated the critical role of EGF-like repeat domains in NELL2 for regulation of PPE transcription. These are the first results to reveal the spatio-specific role of NELL2 in the homeostatic regulation of PPE gene expression.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.595-602
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• 2023

The EAST ICRF system operating space has been extended in power and phase control with a low-level RF system for the new double-strap antenna. Then the multi-step power and periodic phase scanning experiment were conducted in L-mode plasma, respectively. In the power scanning experiment, the stored energy, radiation power, plasma impedance and the antenna's temperature all have positive responses during the short ramp-ups of P_L;ICRF. The core ion temperature increased from 1 keV to 1.5 keV and the core heating area expanded from |Z| ≤ 5 cm to |Z| ≤ 10 cm during the injection of ICRF waves. In the phasing scanning experiment, in addition to the same conclusions as the previous relatively phasing scanning experiment, the superposition effect of the fluctuation of stored energy, radiation power and neutron yield caused by phasing change with dual antenna, resulting in the amplitude and phase shift, was also observed. The active control of RF output facilitates the precise control of plasma profiles and greatly benefits future experimental exploration.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.547-556
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• 2014

Korea expects a shortage in storage capacity for spent fuels at reactor sites. Therefore, a need for more metal and/or concrete casks for storage systems is anticipated for either the reactor site or away from the reactor for interim storage. For the purpose of interim storage and transportation, a dual purpose metal cask that can load 21 spent fuel assemblies is being developed by Korea Radioactive Waste Management Corporation (KRMC) in Korea. At first the gamma and neutron flux for the design basis fuel were determined assuming in-core environment (the temperature, pressure, etc. of the moderator, boron, cladding, $UO_2$ pellets) in which the design basis fuel is loaded, as input data. The evaluation simulated burnup up to 45,000 MWD/MTU and decay during ten years of cooling using the SAS2H/OGIGEN-S module of the SCALE5.1 system. The results from the source term evaluation were used as input data for the final shielding evaluation utilizing the MCNP Code, which yielded the effective dose rate. The design of the cask is based on the safety requirements for normal storage conditions under 10 CFR Part 72. A radiation shielding analysis of the metal storage cask optimized for loading 21 design basis fuels was performed for two cases; one for a single cask and the other for a $2{\times}10$ cask array. For the single cask, dose rates at the external surface of the metal cask, 1m and 2m away from the cask surface, were evaluated. For the $2{\times}10$ cask array, dose rates at the center point of the array and at the center of the casks' height were evaluated. The results of the shielding analysis for the single cask show that dose rates were considerably higher at the lower side (from the bottom of the cask to the bottom of the neutron shielding) of the cask, at over 2mSv/hr at the external surface of the cask. However, this is not considered to be a significant issue since additional shielding will be installed at the storage facility. The shielding analysis results for the $2{\times}10$ cask array showed exponential decrease with distance off the sources. The controlled area boundary was calculated to be approximately 280m from the array, with a dose rate of 25mrem/yr. Actual dose rates within the controlled area boundary will be lower than 25mrem/yr, due to the decay of radioactivity of spent fuel in storage.

• 한국철학논집
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• 제58호
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• pp.279-305
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• 2018

공자는 "논어" '학사장(學思章)'에서 '학'과 '사' 둘 모두를 강조하였으니 양자는 상호 보완적인 관계이다. 그러나 엄밀하게 둘 사이의 경중을 따진다면 '사'보다는 '학'이 더 중요하다. 그런데 공자는 "논어"에서 주로 3단계를 말하고 있다. 즉 '학사장'에서 공자는 표면적으로 2단계를 말하였으나 실제로는 3단계로서 구성되어있다는 것이다. 그렇다면 그 3단계는 과연 무엇일까? 이는 공자사상의 핵심을 파악하는데 있어서 지극히 중요한 문제이다. 공자사상의 궁극적인 목표는 일찍이 정이천이 강조한 바와 같이 '배워서 성인에 이르는 것'이니 이상적인 인간상으로서의 성인이다. 본 논문은 그 성인이 되기 위한 공자의 수양방법으로서의 '학사합일(學思合一)' 3단계와 그 이중 구조까지 고찰해 보고자 하는 것이다. 성인의 특성을 한마디로 말하면 '통(通)'이다. 즉 배우고 생각하여 통하는 것이니 이는 학- 사- 통의 3단계인 것이다. 또한 이 단계는 그 자체로서도 한 과정이지만(知) 더 나아가 행의 실천을 통해서만(行) 진정한 완성(이중 구조)임을 강조하였다. 결국 공자의 수양방법은 경전을 배우고(學) 이를 기초로 생각하며(思) 더 나아가 이 모두를 통한 바탕으로(通) 행이란 실천을 통해서(行) 이루어지는 것이다. 즉 지(학- 사- 통)- 행의 3단계, 이중구조인 것이다.

• 한국음향학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국음향학회 2000년도 하계학술발표대회 논문집 제19권 1호
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• pp.339-342
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• 2000

본 논문에서는 DSP와 RISC 마이크로 콘트롤러의 결합으로 구성된 이중 코어 DSP를 이용하여 휴대장치에 적합한 저전력 MPEC-2 계층-III 복호화기의 구조를 제안하고 실시간 시스템을 구현하였다. 제안된 시스템은 디지털 오디오 데이터 처리부와 시스템 제어 정보처리부로 나누어 병렬처리가 가능한 구조이다. 디지털 오디오데이터 처리부에서는 DSP의 강력한 산술연산기능으로 MPEG 복호화 알고리듬을 수행하며 시스템 제어부에서는 마이크로 콘트롤러의 장점인 저가, 저전력의 제어 기능으로 사용자 인터페이스 및 파일 관리, 비트스트림 제어를 담당하도록 구성된다. 입력부에서는 Multi Meadia Card(MMC)를 지원하고, PC와 호환 가능하도록 파일 관리 시스템으로 운용되며 직렬 통신의 데이터 전송과 16비트 해상도 및 최대 48kHz 표본화주파수로 스테레오 출력이 가능하다. 구현된 시스템은 이중 코어를 이용하여 DSP의 연산량 및 동작속도의 감소로 인한 저가, 저전력의 효과로 인해 휴대장치에 적합하다.