• 한국음향학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.32-41
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• 2023

최근 비음수행렬분해 기법을 이용한 잔향 제거 연구가 활발히 이루어지고 있다. 비음수행렬분해 기법은 최적화를 위해 쿨백라이블러 발산 기반의 비용함수를 사용하며, 시간 연속성, 펄스 길이, 잔향과 표적 간 에너지 비율 등 제약사항들이 추가된다. 그리고 초매개변수를 이용하여 제약사항이 적용되는 경향을 조절한다. 따라서 효율적인 잔향 제거를 위해서는 초매개변수를 최적화해야 하지만 현재까지는 관련된 연구가 미흡한 실정이다. 본 논문에서는 실제 해상실험 데이터를 이용하여 비음수행렬분해 기반 잔향 제거 기법의 세 가지 초매개변수에 따른 잔향 제거 성능을 분석하였다. 분석결과, 시간 연속성과 펄스 길이에 대한 초매개변수는 값이 높을 경우 잔향과 표적 간의 에너지 비율은 0.4 이하에서 우수한 성능을 보였으나, 변화하는 송수신 환경에 따라서 성능의 변동성이 있음을 확인하였다. 본 논문의 분석 결과가 향후 비음수행렬분해 기반 연속파 잔향 제거 기법의 초매개변수를 최적화하기 위한 정밀한 실험을 계획하는 것에 유용한 지침표가 될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.63-67
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• 2009

Objectives : Quality control for imported medicinal herbs is duty for regulation, however to the best of our knowledge there has been no report regarding quality control of imported ones. Therefore, this study investigated the data of imported ones for monitoring quality issue. Methods : These data are categorized according to item, the amount of import, country, inspection item, suitability, and incongruity reason based on the 248 results performed by KIOM. Results : China is the number one country for import with the value of 73%. Inspected medicinal herbs were 139 species, among them Poria is ranked as top for requested number and the amount of import. The amount of import is similar between high ranking 20 species and low ranking 119 ones, showing high ranking ones are major. The incongruity ratio was 7.7% from the total number of inspected items, the reason for incongruity was excess of tolerable amount of Cd residue. Conclusions : From the data, it is effective way to focus on high ranking herbs for evaluating imported herbs for quality control. The study of mechanism on Cd accumulation and its decrease is essential for environmental matter. And identification and storage for mixed used and easily decomposable herbs are remained for further study. Our study might be small step for showing guideline for proper quality control.

• 청정기술
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.53-58
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• 2023

This study shows the summary of the economic performance of excess electricity conversion to hydrogen as well as methane and returned conversion to electricity using a fuel cell. The methane production process has been examined in a previous study. Here, this study focuses on the conversion of methane to electricity. As a part of this study, capital expenditure (CAPEX) is estimated under various sized plants (0.3, 3, 9, and 30 MW). The study shows a method for economic optimization of electricity generation using a fuel cell. The CAPEX and operating expenditure (OPEX) as well as the feed cost are used to calculate the discounted cash flow. Then the levelized cost of returned electricity (LCORE) is estimated from the discounted cash flow. This study found the LCORE value was ¢10.2/kWh electricity when a 9 MW electricity generating fuel cell was used. A methane production plant size of 1,500 Nm³/hr, a methane production cost of $11.47/mcf, a storage cost of $1/mcf, and a fuel cell efficiency of 54% were used as a baseline. A sensitivity analysis was performed by varying the storage cost, fuel cell efficiency, and excess electricity cost by ±20%, and fuel cell efficiency was found as the most dominating parameter in terms of the LCORE sensitivity. Therefore, for the best cost-performance, fuel cell manufacturing and efficiency need to be carefully evaluated. This study provides a general guideline for cost performance comparison with LCORE.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.116-124
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• 2023

Objective: The absence of a guideline to refer to developing malocclusions appropriately, may be a contributing factor to the inadequacy of timely interceptive orthodontics provision. This study aimed to develop and validate a new orthodontic grading and referral index to be used by dental frontliners to prioritize the orthodontic referral of developing malocclusion in children based on its severity. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving clinical assessment with 413 schoolchildren aged between 8.1 and 11.9 years was conducted in 2018. All the presenting malocclusion was listed and graded based on a few dental guidelines to produce the draft index. The validity and reliability of the draft index were tested using twenty study models. Face and content validation was carried out using the content validation index and Modified Kappa Statistics. Results: Fourteen dental and occlusal anomalies were identified as components of malocclusion and three grades of referral (monitor, standard, urgent) were included in the final index. The scale-level content validity index average value of 0.86 and 0.87 was obtained for content and face validation, respectively. There was moderate to excellent agreement in the Modified Kappa Statistics for both validations. Excellent inter- and intra-assessor agreement was obtained. The new index displayed valid and reliable scores. Conclusions: The Index for Interceptive Orthodontics Referral was developed and validated for the dental frontliners to identify and prioritize the developing malocclusion in children based on its severity and refer for orthodontic consultation to increase the possibility for interceptive orthodontics.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.136-142
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• 2023

In the past, the efficiency of solar cells had been increased in order to increase the efficiency of solar modules. However, in recent years, in order to increase output in the solar industry and market, the competitiveness of solar cells based on large-area solar cells and multi-bus bar has been increasing. Multi-busbar solar module is a technology to reduce power loss by increasing the number and width of the front busbar of the solar cell and reducing the current value delivered by the busbar by half through half-cutting. In the case of the existing M2 (156.75×156.75 mm²) solar cell, even with a half-cut, power loss could be sufficiently reduced, but as the area of the solar cell is enlarged to more than M6 (166×166 mm²), the need for more divisions emerged. This affected not only solar cells but also inverters required for module array configuration. Therefore, in this study, the electrical characteristics of a large-area solar cell and after division were extracted using Griddler simulation. The output characteristics of the module were predicted by applying the solar cell parameters after division to PSPice, and a guideline for the large-area solar module design was presented according to the number of divisions of the large-area solar cell.

• 예술인문사회 융합 멀티미디어 논문지
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• 제6권8호
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• pp.481-490
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• 2016

오늘날 SNS와 같은 커뮤니티 도구의 발달은 사용자들이 서로의 정보를 쉽게 공유하고, 다양한 의견을 공급자에게 빠르게 전달할 수 있게 되었다. 이를 통해 공급자들은 빠르고 다양하게 변화하는 사용자 요구를 만족시키기 위해 co-creation 전략을 통한 새로운 가치 창출을 시도하고 있다. 현재 사용자 참여형 아이디어 플랫폼은 사용자의 참여를 확보하고, 공급자와 사용자가 상호작용할 수 있는 개방형 혁신 공간으로써 등장하고 있다. 하지만 기존의 아이디어 플랫폼들은 특정한 장·단점을 내포하고 있지만, 하나의 완벽한 통합된 개발 프로세스로서 일반화되어 있지 않은 실정이다. 따라서 유형별 플랫폼들의 다양한 장점들을 반영하여 효과적으로 통합된 프로세스의 개발이 요구된다. 본 연구는 사용자 참여형 아이디어 플랫폼 개발 프로세스의 개발 방향 제안을 위한 기초적 연구로써 아이디어 플랫폼의 유형별 특성을 분석하는 것을 목표로 한다. 이를 통해 향후 사용자 참여형 아이디어 플랫폼 개발 프로세스의 방향성 연구를 위한 지침을 제공할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.35-39
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• 2023

ESG는 많은 기업에게 기업 가치를 향상시키고, 지속 경영이 가능하게 하는 큰 지침이 되고 있다. 그 중에서도 환경(Environment)은 기술적 관점의 접근이 필요하다. 환경 오염을 줄이거나 방지하고, 에너지를 절감하는 것은 기술적인 해법이 필요하기 때문이다. 반도체 패키지 기술은 반도체 패키지의 본연의 역할인 칩의 보호, 전기/기계적 연결, 열 방출 등을 잘 하기 위해 개발 및 발전해 왔는데, 이에 따라 열 방출 효과 향상, 전기적/기계적 특성 향상, 칩을 보호하는 신뢰성 향상, 적층 및 소형화, 그러면서 비용절감을 위한 기술들이 개발되고 발전해 왔다. 그 중에서도 열 방출 기술은 열효율을 높이고, 냉각을 위한 에너지 소모를 작게 하며, 전기적 특성 향상 기술도 저전력 사용과 에너지 소모를 줄이는 효과를 만들어서 환경에도 영향을 주었다. 또한 재사용이나 재료 소모를 줄이는 기술은 환경 오염을 줄이게 되며, 특히 환경에 유해한 물질들에 대해 대체하는 기술들은 환경 개선에 기여하게 된다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 환경 오염 방지 및 개선을 위한 반도체 패키지 기술들의 트렌드를 정리하였다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.33-44
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• 2023

A risk assessment on the heavy metals including arsenic (As), cupper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) was investigated by setting exposure routes in agricultural fields. Moreover, the factors requiring improvement in risk assessment were also discussed through a review of the dermal absorption slope factor (SF_abs) and total amount of suspended particles (TSP) in the current risk assessment guidelines. Assessment results show that the total cancer risk (TCR) of As through crop and soil ingestion was 1.51E-03 in adults and 6.37E-4 in children, which indicated a carcinogenic risk (exceeding 1E-05). On the other side, the harzard index (HI) was 3.37 in adults and 1.41 in children, which was evaluated as having a non-carcinogenic risk (>1). The carcinogenic purification targets for As were calculated to be 6.84 mg/kg in adults and 6.86 mg/kg in children, while the non-carcinogenic purification targets were calculated to be 13.43 mg/kg for adults and 22.54 mg/kg for children. When applying SF_abs 61 of the current guidelines, it appears that there is a carcinogenic risk even though the As exposure concentration is below the area of concern 1 standard (25 mg/kg), which suggestes that additional research on this factor is required for the risk assessment. In order to apply the measured suspended particle concentration to risk assessment, TSP should be derived from PM10 using an appropriate correlation equation. As a result, it is suggested to improve the risk assessment guidelines so that the mesured PM10 value measured in the field can be used directly.

• International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.19-38
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• 2024

This study investigated the information needs of prisoners and the adequacy of information resources in prison libraries in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. The population of the study was 1781 inmates in prisons in Anambra State. The sample size of 327 was selected using Taro Yamane's formula and proportionate stratified sampling techniques. Two instruments titled the Information Needs of Prisoners Questionnaire and the Adequacy of Information Resources Checklist were used for data collection. The instruments were validated by three experienced lecturers. One in the department of Educational Foundations (Measurement and Evaluation Unit) and two in the Department of Library and Information Science, all at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Cronbach's alpha was used to determine the internal consistency of the questionnaire items, with a value of 0.79. The researchers administered the questionnaires with the help of four research assistants (correctional officers). Out of 327 questionnaires administered, 314 were successfully retrieved. The percentage return rate of distributed questionnaires is 96%. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of the mean; also, the International Federation of Library Association (IFLA) guideline for library services to prisoners was also used as a yardstick for the measurement of adequacy. The results from the data analysis indicated that prisoners have diverse information needs that, when met, would help them during their stay in prison as well as when they are eventually released; these needs include legal information, information on prison rules, financial information, and others. While there were few information resources found to be adequate, the inadequacy of most of the listed information resources is recorded in prison libraries in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that information resources be made adequately available for prisoners in relation to their information needs.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.356-365
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• 2024

The study was conducted in the Terie River between January and April 2022. The objectives of the study were to assess the fish species composition, determine the length-weight relationship and condition factor and assess the water quality of the river using international water quality guideline for aquatic life. Gillnets with different mesh sizes, 4, 6, 8 and 10 cm were used to collect fish specimens in both dry and wet seasons. Immediately after capture, the total length (TL) and total weight (TW) of each individual were measured in centimeters and grams, respectively, and their relationship was determined using the power function. The physicochemical water quality parameters were analyzed using standard procedures and wagtech portable water quality Kits and Secchi Disk apparatus. A total of 667 fish specimens were collected from the Terie River, 410 and 257 in dry and wet seasons respectively. A total of six fish species, Oreochromis niloticus, Labeobarbus intermedius, Labeobarbus nedgia, Labeobarbus beso, Clarias gariepinus, and Ramius loti were recorded. For length-weight relationship and condition factor analysis, more abundant fish species (O. niloticus and L. intermedius) which were found in both seasons were selected. The length and weight relationship of L. intermedius were TW = 0.0073TL^3.04 in dry and TW = 0.0337TL^2.59 in we season indicated isometric and negative allometric growth respectively. While O. niloticus showed negative allometric growth, TW = 0.096TL^2.44 and TW = 0.0335 TL^2.76 in dry and wet seasons, respectively. The mean Fulton condition factor (FCF) of L. intermidus were 0.85 ± 0.03 and 0.94 ± 0.25 in dry and wet seasons, respectively. The FCF of O. niloticus was 1.70 ± 0.13 and 1.73 ± 0.12 in dry and wet seasons respectively. Except for ammonia, the physicochemical water quality parameters were with the permissible limit for aquatic life and are suitable for fishes Terie River. The river has commercially important fish specimens that could be used for food security and livelihood improvement. However, there is very limited fishing activity in the river due to less awareness on the value of fishes. Therefore, sustainable fishery development should be done in the river.