• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.631-640
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• 2004

This research was conducted to understand the magnitude and nature of the stormwater emissions with the goal of quantifying stormwater pollutant concentrations and mass emission rates of pollutants. Eight highway sites in Southern California area were monitored for three years with collecting of grab and flow-weighted composite samples, rainfall and runoff flow. Generally the EMCs cannot be determined by simple statistical averaging of measured pollutant concentrations because of random characteristics of runoff quality and quantity. Therefore, this manuscripts will show a new EMC determination method. The EMC ranges of 95% confidence intervals are 102.78-216.37mg/L for TSS, 104.53-251.79mg/L for COD, 5.42-10.58mg/L for oil & grease and 2.42-10.18mg/L for TKN. The ranges of washed-off mass loading are determined to $0.06g/m^2-17.27g/m^2$ for TSS and $0.1-3.23g/m^2$for COD.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제11권11호
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• pp.5610-5624
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• 2017

A novel scheme based on polarization modulation and the weighted fractional Fourier transform (PM-WFRFT) is proposed in this paper to enhance the physical layer security of dual-polarized satellite systems. This scheme utilizes the amplitude and phase of the carrier as information-bearing parameters to transmit the normal signal and conceals the confidential information in the carrier's polarization state (PS). After being processed by WFRFT, the characteristics of the transmit signal (including amplitude, phase and polarization state) vary randomly and in nearly Gaussian distribution. This makes the signal very difficult for an eavesdropper to recognize or capture. The WFRFT parameter is also encrypted by a pseudo-random sequence and updated in real time, which enhances its anti-interception performance. Furthermore, to prevent the polarization-based impairment to PM-WFRFT caused by depolarization in the wireless channel, two components of the polarized signal are transmitted respectively in two symbol periods; this prevents any mutual interference between the two orthogonally polarized components. Demodulation performance in the system was also assessed, then the proposed scheme was validated with a simulated dual-polarized satellite system.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.183-192
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• 2020

Purpose: This study was performed to assess the accuracy of preoperative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), when justified for other reasons, in locating the apical foramen and establishing the working length. Materials and Methods: Six electronic databases were searched for studies on this subject. All studies, of any type, were included if they compared measurements of working length with preoperative CBCT to measurements using an electronic apex locator (EAL) or histological reference standard. Due to the high levels of heterogeneity, an inverse-variance random-effects model was chosen, and weighted mean differences were obtained with 95% confidence intervals and P values. Results: Nine studies were included. Compared to a histological reference standard, CBCT indicated that the apical foramen was on average 0.40 mm coronal of its histological position, with a mean absolute difference of 0.48 mm. Comparisons were also performed to an EAL reference standard, but the conclusions could not be considered robust due to high levels of heterogeneity in the results. Conclusion: A low level of evidence is produced suggesting that preoperative CBCT shows the apical foramen to be on average 0.40 mm coronal to its histological position, with a mean absolute difference of 0.48 mm.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.566-576
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• 2010

In a multiview video system, interactivity is important for users and should be considered in the design of multiview video coding (MVC). In this paper, we present an interactivity evaluation model for MVC schemes by using both weighted random graph and Markov approaches. The main factors that affect both the interactivity and rate-distortion (RD) performances of MVC schemes are analyzed and discussed in detail. By taking these factors into consideration, a new MVC scheme is proposed for high interactivity and RD gains. Experimental results show that the proposed scheme has a significant interactivity gain with little coding loss, compared to the state-of-the-art benchmark. As an extension to RD performance analysis, the interactivity evaluation model can be used as a design tool of alternative schemes for a future interactive multiview video system.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.477-493
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• 2005

In case of Mindlin plate, not only the bending deformation but also the shear behavior is allowed. While the bending and shear stiffness are given in the same order in terms of elastic modulus, they are in different order in case of plate thickness. Accordingly, bending and shear contributions have to be dealt with independently if the stochastic finite element analysis is performed on the Mindlin plate taking into account of the uncertain plate thickness. In this study, a formulation is suggested to give the response variability of Mindlin plate taking into account of the uncertainties in elastic modulus as well as in the thickness of plate, a geometrical parameter, and their correlation. The cubic function of thickness and the correlation between elastic modulus and thickness are incorporated into the formulation by means of the modified auto- and cross-correlation functions, which are constructed based on the general formula for n-th joint moment of random variables. To demonstrate the adequacy of the proposed formulation, a plate with various boundary conditions is taken as an example and the results are compared with those obtained by means of classical Monte Carlo simulation.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.507-527
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• 2023

Accurately estimation of the geo-mechanical parameters in Artificial Ground Freezing (AGF) is a most important scientific topic in soil improvement and geotechnical engineering. In order for this, one way is using classical and conventional constitutive models based on different theories like critical state theory, Hooke's law, and so on, which are time-consuming, costly, and troublous. The others are the application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to predict considered parameters and behaviors accurately. This study presents a comprehensive data-mining-based model for predicting the Young's Modulus of frozen sand under the triaxial test. For this aim, several single and hybrid models were considered including additive regression, bagging, M5-Rules, M5P, random forests (RF), support vector regression (SVR), locally weighted linear (LWL), gaussian process regression (GPR), and multi-layered perceptron neural network (MLP). In the present study, cell pressure, strain rate, temperature, time, and strain were considered as the input variables, where the Young's Modulus was recognized as target. The results showed that all selected single and hybrid predicting models have acceptable agreement with measured experimental results. Especially, hybrid Additive Regression-Gaussian Process Regression and Bagging-Gaussian Process Regression have the best accuracy based on Model performance assessment criteria.

• Clinical Nutrition Research
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.130-138
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• 2024

Numerous studies have indicated that low levels of serum adiponectin are linked with the development of various chronic diseases. While some recent research has suggested that soy has a positive impact on serum adiponectin levels, the results are inconsistent. Therefore, we aim to conduct a thorough systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigate the effects of soy on serum adiponectin levels in adults. The search was conducted until March 2024 on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases to identify RCTs that studied the effects of soy supplementation on serum adiponectin levels. A random-effects model was used to pool the weighted mean differences (WMDs). Ten and nine RCTs were selected for the systematic review and meta-analysis, respectively. After analyzing data from 9 eligible RCTs, it was found that soy supplementation did not significantly impact the concentrations of adiponectin (WMD = -0.24㎍/mL; 95% confidence interval, -1.56 to 1.09; p = 0.72). However, there was significant heterogeneity between the studies (I² = 89.8%, p < 0.001). Sensitivity analysis showed that overall estimates were not affected by the elimination of any study. We did not observe any evidence regarding publication bias. In conclusion, soy supplementation did not have a significant effect on adiponectin levels in adults. However, further RCTs are needed with longer intervention duration, higher doses, and studies conducted in different countries.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.262-269
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• 2008

본 논문에서는 다중 복호화 키들을 이용한 영상 워터마크 방법을 제안하였다. 하나의 워터마크 영상에서 다중 복호화 키들을 이용하여 여러 개의 원 영상을 복원 할 수 있고 왈시 코드를 이용하여 복호화 과정에서 간단하게 사이드 로브를 제거한 복원 영상을 얻을 수 있는 장점을 갖고 있다. 삽입 과정에서 제로 패딩(zero-padding)된 원 영상들을 무작위 위상 영상들과 곱하여 푸리에 변환후 실수부를 취하여 부호화된 영상을 생성한다. 삽입 영상들은 확장된 부호화 위상 영상들을 새롭게 생성된 무작위 위상영상들과 곱한 후 이 영상들의 개수만큼 독립적으로 생성한 왈시 코드 영상들을 곱하여 생성하고 이 때 사용된 무작위 위상영상들에 동일한 왈시 코드 영상들을 곱하여 복호화 키 영상들로 사용한다. 스테고(stego) 영상은 삽입 영상들과 새로운 왈시 코드 영상이 곱하여진 커버(cover) 영상의 중첩에 의해 생성한다. 원 영상은 스테고 영상과 다중 복호화 키를 곱하여 비확산을 취한 후 역-푸리에 변환하여 복원할 수 있다. 컴퓨터 모의실험을 통하여 제안한 워터마크 방법의 적합성과 다중 복호화 키로 복원이 가능하고 영상에 잡음이 발생하더라도 원 영상의 복원이 가능함을 확인하였다.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제35권6_3호
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• pp.1285-1298
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• 2019

가뭄은 산불을 일으킬 수 있는 요소 중 하나로, 산불의 빈도 및 피해 면적과 연관성이 있다. 특히, 우리나라는 가뭄이 주로 발생하는 건조한 봄과 가을에 산불이 많이 발생하고, 그 중 일부는 강풍을 동반하여 대형산불로 번지는 경향을 보인다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 우리나라를 대상으로 산불발생 및 면적과 가뭄 변수의 관련성을 파악하고, 우리나라에 적합한 가뭄 변수를 이용하여 산불발생위험 추정을 위한 위성기반의 가뭄지수를 개발하였다. 사용한 가뭄 변수는 다운스케일링(downscaling)한 고해상도의 토양수분, Normalized Different Water Index(NDWI), Normalized Multi-band Drought Index(NMDI), Normalized Different Drought Index(NDDI), Temperature Condition Index(TCI), Precipitation Condition Index(PCI), Vegetation Condition Index(VCI)이며, 경험적 가중 선형조합(Weighted Linear Combination) 및 One-class SVM을 통해 지수 개발을 하였다. 2013년부터 2017년 기간 동안의 변수를 이용하여 상관성 분석을 통해 대부분의 가뭄 변수가 산불 발생에 유의미한 결과를 보임을 확인했으며, 특히 토양수분과 NDWI, PCI가 우리나라 산불과 상관성을 보였다(88 % 이상 일치함). 개발된 지수를 2018년 산불 발생 건에 대해 적용한 결과, 다섯 가지의 선형조합 중에서 토양수분과 NDWI의 조합이 시 공간적으로 적합한 것으로 나타났으며, One-class SVM은 대형산불에 적합한 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.343-348
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• 2000

Objectives : This study was conducted to integrate the results of studies assessing the association between chronic noise exposure and blood pressure. Methods : Using a MEDLINE search with noise exposure, blood pressure and hypertension as key words, we retrieved articles from the literature that were published from 1980 to December 1999. The criteria for quality evaluation were as follows: 1) the study subjects must have been workers employed at a high noise level area 2) The paper should use average and cumulative noise exposure as method for exposure evaluation. 3) Blood pressure in each article should be reported in a continuous scale Among the 77 retrieved articles, six studies were selected for quantitative meta-analysis. Before the integration of the regression coefficients for the association between blood pressure and noise level, homogeneity tests were conducted. Results : All studies were a cross-sectional design and the study subjects were industrial workers. Five papers used a time-weighted average for noise exposure and only one paper calculated the cumulative noise exposure level. The measurement of blood pressure in the majority of studios were accomplished in a resting stale, and used an average of two or more readings. The homogeneity of studies was rejected in a fixed effect model, so we used the results in a random effect model. The results of the quantitative meta-analysis, the weighted regression coefficient of noise associated with systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were 0.05 (95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.03, 0.13) and 0.06 (95% CI: -0.01, 0.13), respectively. Conclusions : Our results suggested that chronic exposure to industrial noise does not cause elevated blood pressure.