• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.173-183
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• 1995

A new vector algorithm is presented for computing the stiffness matrices of layered reinforced concrete shell elements. Each element stiffness matrix is represented in terms of three vector arrays of lengths 78, 96 and 36, respectively. One element stiffness matrix is calculated at a time without interruption in the vector calculations for the uncracked or cracked elements. It is shown that the present algorithm is 1.1 to 7.3 times more efficient then a previous algorithm developed by us on a Cray Y-MP supercomputer.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권9호
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• pp.3464-3471
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• 2023

The Uranium/Molybdenum metallic fuel has been proposed as promising advanced fuel concept especially in the dispersed fuel geometry. The fuel is manufactured in the form of small fuel droplets (particles) placed in a fuel pin covered by a matrix. In addition to fuel particles, the pin contains voids necessary to compensate material swelling and release of fission gases from the fuel particles. When investigating this advanced fuel design, two important questions were raised. Can the dispersed fuel performance be analyzed using homogenization without significant inaccuracy and what size of fuel drops should be used for the fuel design to achieve optimal utilization? To answer, 2D burnup calculations of fuel assemblies with different fuel particle sizes were performed. The analysis was supported by an additional 3D fuel pin calculation with the dispersed fuel particle size variations. The results show a significant difference in the multiplication factor between the homogenized calculation and the detailed calculation with precise fuel particle geometry. The recommended fuel particle size depends on the final burnup to be achieved. As shown in the results, for lower burnup levels, larger fuel drops offer better multiplication factor. However, when higher burnup levels are required, then smaller fuel drops perform better.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.125-139
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• 1994

A vector algorithm for calculating the stiffness matrices of reinforced concrete shell elements is presented. The algorithm is based on establishing vector lengths equal to the number of elements. The computational efficiency of the proposed algorithm is assessed on a Cray Y-MP supercomputer. It is shown that the vector algorithm achieves scalar-to-vector speedup of 1.7 to 7.6 on three moderate sized inelastic problems.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.191-195
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• 2001

An accurate and simple analytical technique for low levels of fallout Pu in the environment was developed using an anion exchange resin. To develop the reliable determination of Pu isotopes in soil samples, decomposition of soil matrix, plutonium oxidation state adjustment on the anion exchange column and source preparation of Pu isotopes have been carried out. The optimum method of Pu isotopes with an anion exchange has been validated by application to IAEA-Reference soils.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.1541-1558
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• 2023

The new Modified-690Gd alloy, namely as Ni-30Cr-(10-x) Fe-xGd (x = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5,2.0, 3.0 wt%) for function structure integrated thermal neutron shielding has been prepared and characterized. The Modified-690Gd alloy was mainly composed of γ austenite matrix and (Ni, Cr, Fe)₅Gd precipitated along grain boundaries. The new Modified-690Gd alloy had great mechanical properties, which had the tensile strength exceeding 620 MPa and the elongation being above 50%. Meanwhile, this alloy had excellent weldability and good corrosion resistance in boric acid. The new Modified-690Gd alloy is expected to be a kind of high efficiency thermal neutron shielding materials.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.427-433
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• 2009

본 연구는 상아모세포의 분화와 상아질 형성과정에서 필수적인 인자로 알려진 NFI-C가 상아모세포 기질단백질의 발현에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여, MDPC-23 상아모세포에 NFI-C 유전자를 과발현 시키거나 발현억제시킨 후 상아질 기질단백질 유전자들의 발현을 RT-PCR로 분석한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. MDPC-23 세포에서 NFI-C mRNA는 NFI-C 과발현후에 현저히 증가하였으며, NFI-C 발현억제 후에는 감소하였다. 2. NFI-C가 과발현된 MDPC-23 세포는 NFI-C 단백질이 핵과 세포질에서 뚜렷이 관찰되었으나, NFI-C 발현이 억제된 MDPC-23 세포에서는 NFI-C 단백질의 발현이 대조군에 비하여 현저히 감소하였다. 3. NFI-C 발현이 억제된 MDPC-23 세포는 대조군에 비하여 I형 아교질, OC, 및 DSPP mRNA의 발현은 감소하였으나 BSP의 발현은 증가하였다. ALP와 DMP4의 발현은 NFI-C 발현억제 후에도 변화가 없었다. 4. NFI-C가 과발현된 MDPC-23 세포에서는 ALP와 DMP4 mRNA의 발현은 대조군에 비하여 증가하였으며 I형 아교질, OC, DSPP, 및 BSP의 발현은 감소하였다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제55권12호
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• pp.627-632
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• 2022

Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) is a secreted protein that acts as an antagonist of the canonical WNT/β-catenin pathway, which regulates osteoblast differentiation. However, the role of DKK1 on osteoblast differentiation has not yet been fully clarified. Here, we investigate the functional role of DKK1 on osteoblast differentiation. Primary osteoprogenitor cells were isolated from human spinal bone tissues. To examine the role of DKK1 in osteoblast differentiation, we manipulated the expression of DKK1, and the cells were differentiated into mature osteoblasts. DKK1 overexpression in osteoprogenitor cells promoted matrix mineralization of osteoblast differentiation but did not promote matrix maturation. DKK1 increased Ca⁺ influx and activation of the Ca⁺/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II Alpha (CAMK2A)-cAMP response element-binding protein 1 (CREB1) and increased translocation of p-CREB1 into the nucleus. In contrast, stable DKK1 knockdown in human osteosarcoma cell line SaOS2 exhibited reduced nuclear translocation of p-CREB1 and matrix mineralization. Overall, we suggest that manipulating DKK1 regulates the matrix mineralization of osteoblasts by Ca⁺-CAMK2A-CREB1, and DKK1 is a crucial gene for bone mineralization of osteoblasts.

• 분석과학
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.490-497
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• 1999

불활성기체용융-열전도도 측정법의 수소분석기를 개조하여 글로브박스에 설치했으며 조사핵연료피복관의 수소분석에 사용했다. Zr과 Ti 매질의 수소표준물질로 용융조제인 주석을 사용하지 않고도 수소함량 $3{\mu}g$까지 분석가능하였다. 시료의 크기가 작을수록 수소 회수율이 높았으며 지르칼로이 시료의 수소분석시 Ti 매질의 표준물질을 사용할 수 있음을 확인하였다. 수소분석에 사용한 실제 조사핵연료피복관의 평균 방사능은 10 mR/hr였으며 평균수소농도는 130 ppm이었다.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.171-183
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• 2022

The parent and daughter nuclides in a radioactive decay chain arrive at secular equilibrium once they have a large half-life difference. The characteristics of this equilibrium state can be used to estimate the production time of nuclear materials. In this study, a mathematical model and algorithm that can be applied to radio-chronometry using the radioactive equilibrium relationship were investigated, reviewed, and implemented. A Bateman equation that can analyze the decay of radioactive materials over time was used for the mathematical model. To obtain a differential-based solution of the Bateman equation, an algebraic numerical solution approach and two different matrix exponential functions (Moral and Levy) were implemented. The obtained result was compared with those of commonly used algorithms, such as the Chebyshev rational approximation method and WISE Uranium. The experimental analysis confirmed the similarity of the results. However, the Moral method led to an increasing calculation uncertainty once there was a branching decay, so this aspect must be improved. The time period corresponding to the production of nuclear materials or nuclear activity can be estimated using the proposed algorithm when uranium or its daughter nuclides are included in the target materials for nuclear forensics.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.62-66
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• 2015

Brain PET/CT 검사는 뇌의 정신활동 뿐만 아니라 혈액의 관류상태, 에너지원의 대사상태, 생리적 활성물질의 섭취 정도를 관찰할 수 있으며 이를 통계적으로 분석하기 위한 다양한 데이터 비교 방법들이 적용되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 다양한 데이터 비교 방법들 중 SPM과 scenium의 유용성을 비교 평가 하였다. 2014년 3월부터 7월까지 서울대학교병원에서 18F-FDG PET/CT 검사를 시행 받은 15명(평균연령 $62.02{\pm}15.03$세, abnormal 10명, normal 5명)의 데이터를 분석하였다. 사용된 장비는 Siemens사의 Biograph Truepoint40 with TrueV이며 데이터 분석을 위하여 SPM99, syngo.via version VA30A, scenium version 4.0이 사용되었다. 검사는 $^{18}F-FDG$를 kg당 3.7MBq 주사하여 30분 후 brain emission 영상을 10분 획득하였다. 획득된 영상을 이용하여 영상 판독과 SPM, scenium 결과의 일치성을 5명의 핵의학과 판독의가 평가하였다. Scenium에서 parameter 변경에 따른 SUV와 SD 변화를 평가하기 위하여 환자 data 재구성시 iteration 4, 6, 8, gaussian filter 2mm, 4mm, 8mm, matrix size 168, 256, 336의 변화를 주어 재구성후 증감을 평가하였다. 마지막으로 3명의 방사선사가 두 software를 이용하여 평균 결과 분석 시간을 평가하였다. 영상 판독과 SPM 결과의 일치성은 normal 89.5%, abnormal 73.2%로 normal 환자에서 보다 높은 일치성을 보였으며 total 84.1%의 일치하는 것으로 나타났다. Scenium에서는 normal 92.1%, abnormal 93.0% 그리고 total 92.4%로 나타났다. Scenium에서 parameter 변경에 따른 SUV와 SD 변화 평가에서 iteration 횟수와 matrix size가 감소할수록 SUV와 SD 값은 iteration 변화에서 최대 0.59%, 8.73% 그리고 matrix size 변화에서 최대 0.88%, 8.25% 감소하였다. Gaussian filter변화에서는 FWHM이 증가할수록 SUV와 SD값은 최대 4.69%, 20.38% 감소하였다. 두 software를 이용한 평균 결과 분석 시간은 SPM 282초, scenium 116초로 scenium으로 결과 분석 시 SPM 사용 시 보다 58.% 시간이 감소되었다. 데이터 비교 평가 software들의 장단점을 충분히 이해하고 각 병원의 장비 환경과 실정에 맞는 software를 적용한다면 brain PET/CT 검사 시 보다 많은 정보를 제공할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.