• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.255-263
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• 2022

Lime stabilization has conventionally been listed amid the key techniques of chemical stabilization. Replacing lime with sustainable agro-based by-products have gained prominence in recent decades. Bagasse ash (BA) is one such potential alternatives, an industrial waste with abundance in production, and industries exploring sustainable solutions for its safe disposal. Supplementing BA with lime could be an ideal approach to reduce lime consumption. However, suitability of BA and lime for the stabilization of expansive clays, such as black cotton (BC) soil is yet to be explored. This paper therefore aims to investigate the suitability of BA-lime mixtures to stabilize BC soil with emphasis to compaction behaviors and unconfined compressive strength (UCS) using standard laboratory procedures. Suitability of BA-lime mixture is then assessed against addition of calcium sulphate which, from previous experience, is detrimental with lime stabilization. Experimental outcomes nominate 15% BA as the optimum value observed from both compaction and UCS data, while addition of 4% lime to 15% BA showed the best results. Mineralogical and microstructural analysis show the presence of cementitious compounds with addition of lime and calcium sulphate with curing periods. While, formation of Ettringite needles were noted with the addition of calcium sulphate in BA-lime mixtures (at optimum values) after 90-day curing, and UCS results showed a decrease at this point. To this end, addition of BA in lime stabilization showed encouraging results as assessed from the compaction and UCS results. Nonetheless usage of calcium salts, with utmost emphasis on calcium sulphate and equivalent should be avoided.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2023

언캐니 밸리는 일본의 로봇 공학자 모리 마사히로가 1970년 제안한 이론으로 로봇이 완전히 갖추어지지 않은 상태에서 외형이 인간과 매우 흡사해질 때 호감도가 급격하게 떨어지는 지점을 가리킨다. 본 연구에서는 기존 문헌들의 이론과 선행 연구된 관련 논문 그리고 실험 자료를 분석하여 캐릭터 디자인에 영향을 미치는 언캐니 밸리 효과에 대해 고찰하였으며 본 연구의 목적은 로봇 분야에서 연구된 언캐니 밸리 효과가 언리얼 엔진의 마켓플레이스에서 유통되고 있는 가상 캐릭터의 모델링에도 적용되는지 분석하기 위함이다. 이를 위해 언리얼 엔진의 마켓플레이스에서 인간과의 유사도를 기준으로 15가지 캐릭터를 선정하여 인간과의 유사도와 호감도에 대해 조사 및 분석하였다. 실험 결과 가상 캐릭터 모델링에도 언캐니 밸리 효과가 유사하게 적용되고 있음을 확인하였고 이를 통해 언리얼 엔진을 사용하는 인디 게임 개발자나 개인 개발자의 캐릭터 활용을 위한 가이드라인을 제시하고자 하였다. 또한 결과 분석을 통해 캐릭터 디자인 시 추구해야 할 방향에 대해 살펴보고자 하였다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.111-120
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• 2022

Objective: This study investigated the effect of pelvic tiltng according to the paralytic side on gait in stroke patients during a 10 m functional movement timed up and go (TUG) test. Method: In this study, gait parameters were measured using a gait analyzer for 20 stroke patients and their gait was analyzed during a 10 m TUG test. For statistical analysis, an independent sample t-test were performed for age, height, and weight among general characteristics of subjects and homogeneity was tested by performing a chi-square test for gender, paralysis side, period of onset, and K-MMSE score. In order to understand the relationship between each variable, Pearson correlation analysis was performed on the variables. Results: First, the right-hand paralyzed group showed correlations in cadence and gait velocity in the up and down tilt of the pelvis, and the left-hand paralyzed group showed correlations in cadence and step length in the anterior and posterior tilt of the pelvis. Second, the tilt of the pelvis was correlated with the Sit to stand, walk forward, walk backwards, turn around at the end point, sit on a chair and the total TUG time in the right hemiplegic group compared to the left hemiplegic group. Conclusion: In this study, a significant correlation was confirmed as a result of gait analysis of right-handed stroke patients divided into a right paraplegic group and a left paraplegic group. In the future, it is suggested that treatment for improving gait of stroke patients should be treated differently for the right and left paralyzed side.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.571-582
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• 2022

Cacao, a major ingredient for making chocolate, has been shown to have potent antioxidant effects. The consumption of raw cacao has beneficial effects on health. This study determined the fermentation properties of yoghurt that was manufactured with cacao nibs (Theobroma cacao L.). The pH of the yogurt containing the cacao nibs was lower than that of the control, and this reduction was both concentration and fermentation time-dependent. Furthermore, the number of lactic acid bacteria in the yogurt made with cacao and its viscosity increased in a cacao nibs dependent manner. In particular, the yoghurt with 5% cacao nibs added had the highest number of lactic acid bacteria at 48 hours at the end point of the fermentation. Whey protein degradation in yogurt containing cacao nibs increased with the fermentation time, and the organic acid production, especially lactic acid, in the yogurt containing cacao nibs increased significantly after 16 hours of fermentation. In addition, the total polyphenol content of the yogurt containing cacao nibs increased, which was proportional to the amount added. Sensory evaluations of the yogurts indicated that overall taste was less desirable as cacao nib loadings increased from 1 to 5% compared with controls. This result is due to the excessive acidity, which was strongly perceived in the absence of added sugar. The development of yogurts with cacao nibs is expected to contribute much to the appeal of fermented milk.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.341-356
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• 2022

이 연구의 목적은 행위자-네트워크 이론이 과학교육 연구에 주는 시사점을 도출하는 것이었다. 이를 위해 최근 국내외의 교육 분야의 연구에서는 어떻게 행위자-네트워크 이론을 적용해왔는지를 중심으로 선행연구를 분석하였다. 연구 결과 교육 분야에서 행위자-네트워크 이론을 적용한 교육 연구들은 크게 세 가지 접근방식으로 분류되었다. 첫째, 교육 방법이나 관점을 구성하기 위한 인식론적 관점으로 활용하거나 둘째, 비인간의 행위성을 인식하는 존재론적 관점으로 활용하거나 셋째, 교육 연구를 위한 방법론으로 활용 또는 제안하였다. 연구 결과를 토대로 과학교육 연구에의 기여 가능성을 논의하였다. 새로운 이론적 관점으로써 행위자-네트워크 이론이 과학교육의 실천과 연구에 있어 함의를 줄 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 정보보호학회논문지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.123-140
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• 2022

최근 다양한 도시문제로 세계적으로 국가와 기업에서 스마트시티 개념을 도입한 문제 해결 연구가 진행 중이다. 스마트시티는 도시의 ICT를 융합하고 도시의 모든 구성요소를 네트워크로 연결하여 데이터를 수집·전달하며, 다양한 IoT 제품이나 서비스로 구성된 공급망으로 이뤄져 있다. 스마트시티의 여러 사이버 보안 위협 및 공급망(Supply-Chain) 위협 증가는 불가피하며, 이에 대응하기 위해 공급망 보안 정책 등 프레임워크 수립과 더불어, 제로 트러스트(Zero-Trust) 관점에서 데이터 연계에 따른 각 데이터 제공자·서비스 등의 인증과 적절한 접속통제가 필요하다. 이를 위해 국내에서도 스마트시티 보안 위협을 위한 스마트시티 보안모델이 개발되었으나, 공급망 보안과 제로 트러스트와 관련된 보안 요구사항은 부족한 실정이다. 본 논문에서는 해외 스마트시티 보안 동향을 살펴보고, 정보보호 및 개인정보보호 관리체계(ISMS-P)와 국제표준으로 등록된 ICT 공급망 보안에 대한 보안 요구사항을 비롯해, Zero-Trust 관련 기술을 국내 스마트시티 보안모델에 적용하기 위한 보안 요구사항을 제시하고자 한다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.344-353
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Hydrolyzed formula is often fed to infants with gastrointestinal or immune issues, such as malabsorption or cow's milk allergy, because enzymatic treatment has rendered it more digestible and less allergenic than standard cow's milk formula (SF). Partially hydrolyzed formula (PHF) should be considered for those infants who are intolerant to extensively hydrolyzed formula. However, there are concerns about the nutritional insufficiencies of PHF. We aimed to evaluate the effects of PHF on the growth and health indicators in infants who were at high-risk of allergic disease and potential candidates for consuming PHF. SUBJECTS/METHODS: A total of 83 infants aged 0-2 mon with a family history of allergies were assigned to consume either PHF or SF until 24 weeks of age. Anthropometric measures were obtained at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks; blood samples were drawn and evaluated at the end of the study. RESULTS: No significant differences were observed in weight, height, and weight-for-height at any time point in each sex between the PHF and SF groups. At 24 weeks of age, the weight-for-age and height-for-age z-scores of the SF group were higher than those of the PHF group, but there was no significant difference in the weight-for-height z-score. There were no significant differences in levels of white blood cells, hemoglobin, ferritin, protein, albumin, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, eosinophil cationic protein, and immunoglobulin E. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, there were no differences in growth and blood panels between the infants consuming PHF or SF. Therefore, infants who are unable to tolerate SF can be fed PHF without nutritional concerns about growth.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.549-557
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• 2021

Nowadays, strengthening of buildings is an inclusive and effective field in civil engineering that is not only applicable to the buildings but also it can be developed for the bridges. Rehabilitation and strengthening of structures are highly recommended for the existing structures due to the alter in codes and provisions as well as buildings' use change. Extensive surveys have been conducted in this field in the world that propose wide variety of methods for strengthening of structures. In recent years, more specific researches have been carried out that present novel materials for rehabilitation beside proposing methods and performing techniques. In the current study, a novel technique for developing the bending capacity of reinforced concrete beams to enhance their performance as well as rehabilitating and reforming the performance of reinforced concrete beams with nonstandard lap splices, has been proposed. In this method, a post-tensioned concrete layer is added to the side face of the concrete beams built in 1:1 scale. Results reveals that addition of the post-tensioned layer enhances the beams' performance and covers their weaknesses. In this method, 18 reinforced concrete beams were prepared for the bending test which were subjected to the four-point pushover test after they were reinforced. The testing process ended when the samples reached complete failure status. Results show that the performance and flexural capacity of reinforced beams without lap splice is improved 22.7% compared to the samples without the post-tensioned layer, while it is enhanced up to at least 80% compared to the reinforced beams with nonstandard lap splice. Furthermore, the location of plastic hinges formation was transformed from the beam's mid-span to the 1/3 of span's end and the beam's cracking pattern was significantly improved.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.531-536
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• 2022

전 세계적으로 국가경쟁력, 효용성, 중요성 등의 이유로 메가시티가 속속 등장하고 있으며, 점차 각 국가의 중심지로 자리를 잡아가고 있다. 또한, 메가시티는 현존, 잠재적, 초국가, 비군사 등 다양한 위협에 노출될 수밖에 없다. 특히, 최근 우크라이나-러시아 전쟁에서 볼 수 있듯이 국가기반체계는 적대 및 위협세력의 주요 목표가 되고 있다. 하지만 메가시티의 막대한 규모, 다양한 위협의 양상, 한정된 자원 등을 고려할 때 모든 국가기반체계를 완벽하게 방호하는 것은 현실적으로 어렵다. 따라서 여러 국가기반체계 중 핵심노드를 식별하여 중점적으로 방호하는 접근이 필요하다. 핵심노드는 다양한 국가기반시설이 연결된 국가기반체계의 중요도가 매우 높면서도 동시에 급소에 해당한다. 이를 위해 본 연구에서는 핵심노드를 논리적·체계적으로 식별하기 위해 네트워크 이론인 노드 중심성(Centrality) 분석방법과 군사이론인 중심(Center of Gravity) 분석방법을 제시하였다.

• 드라이브 ㆍ 컨트롤
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2021

With the progress in virtual reality technology, various virtual objects can be displayed using head-mounted displays (HMD). However, force feedback sensations such as pushing against a virtual object are not possible with an HMD only. Focusing on force feedback, desktop-type devices are generally used, but the user cannot move in a virtual space because such devices are fixed on a desk. With a wearable force feedback device, users can move around while experiencing force feedback. Therefore, the authors have developed a wearable force feedback device using a magnetorheological fluid clutch and pneumatic rubber artificial muscle, aiming at presenting the elasticity, friction, and viscosity of an object. To date, we have developed a wearable four-degree-of-freedom (4-DOF) force feedback device and have quantitatively evaluated that it can present commanded elastic, frictional, and viscous forces to the end effector. However, sensory evaluation with a human has not been performed. In this paper, therefore, we conduct a sensory evaluation of the proposed method. In the experiment, frictional and viscous forces are rendered in a virtual space using a 4-DOF force feedback device. Subjects are asked to answer questions on a 1- to 7-point scale, from 1 (not at all) to 4 (neither) to 7 (strongly). The Wilcoxon signed rank test was used for all data, and answer 4 (neither) was used as compared standard data. The experimental results confirmed that the user could feel the presence or absence of viscous and frictional forces. However, the magnitude of those forces was not sensed correctly.