• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.455-466
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• 2014

본 연구는 튜터링 프로그램에 참여한 저소득층 청소년의 경험을 이해하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 자료수집은 2013년 6월부터 8월 중에 반구조화된 심층 인터뷰와 문서를 사용하여 실시하였으며, 9명의 청소년들이 참여하였다. 지속적 비교분석방법으로 분석한 결과 청소년들의 경험은 존중받는 나, 성장하는 나, 미래를 준비하는 나로 분석되었다. 튜터링을 통해 자아존중감과 학업성취도가 높아졌으며 사회적 관계에서 긍정적인 유대감을 형성할 수 있게 되었다. 참여자들은 진학과 진로에 대해 진지하게 고민하기 시작했으며, 튜터들을 닮고자 하는 마음에 장차 자신도 튜터가 되어 청소년들을 만나겠다는 목표를 세우고 준비하고 있는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 천문학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.27-37
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• 1998

We have made semi-analytical studies to investigate the configurations of caustics and the probability distribution of the flux factor K for the binary microlensing including external shears. A parametric equation of critical curve is derived in a 4th order complex polynomial. We present the topological dependencies of the caustics for selected gamma parameters (0, 0.3, 0.6, 1.3, 2.0, and 2.5) and convergence terms (0., 0.4, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, and 2.0). For the purpose of analyzing the efficiency of High Amplification Event (HAE) on each caustics, we examine the probability distribution of the flux factor by a Monte Carlo method. Changing the separation of the binary system from 0.8 to 1.3 (in normalied unit), we examine the probability distribution of the K-values in various gamma parameters. The relationship between gamma parameters, seperations and their probabilties of the flux factor K have been studied. Our results show that the relatively higher K values (K>1.5) are increased as increasing the separation of the binary system. We therfore conclude that, in the N-body microlensing, the probabilities of higher HAEs are inversely proportional to the star density as well. We also point out that the present research might be used as a preliminary step toward investigating heavy N-body microlensing simulations.

• Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.241-247
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• 2015

Cognitive radio has been attracting increased attention as an effective approach to improving spectrum efficiency. One component of cognitive radio, spectrum sensing, has an important relationship with the performance of cognitive radio. In this paper, after a summary and analysis of the existing spectrum-sensing algorithms, we report that the existing eigenvalue-based semi-blind detection algorithm and blind detection algorithm have not made full use of the eigenvalues of the received signals. Applying multi-antenna systems to cognitive users, we design a variety of spectrum-sensing algorithms based on the joint distribution of the eigenvalues of the received signal. Simulation results validate that the proposed algorithms in this paper are able to detect whether the signal of the primary user exists or not with high probability of detection in an environment with a low signal-to-noise ratio. Compared with traditional algorithms, the new algorithms have the advantages of high detection performance and strong robustness

• Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.150-153
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• 2008

In the blind Maximum-likelihood (ML) detection for Orthogonal Space-Time Block Codes (OSTBC), the problem of ambiguity in determining the symbols has been a great concern. A possible solution to this problem is to apply semi-blind ML detection, i.e. the blind ML decoding with pilot symbols or training sequence. In order to increase the performance, the number of pilot symbols or length of training sequence should be increased. Unfortunately, this leads to a significantly decrease in system spectral efficiency. This work presents an approach to resolve the aforementioned issue by introducing a new method for constructing transmitted information symbols, in which transmitting information symbols drawn form different modulation constellations. Therefore, the ambiguity can be easily eliminated. In addition, computer simulation is implemented to verify the performance of the proposed approach.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.997-1017
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• 2014

According to the structure characteristics of the non-uniform beam bridge, a practical model for calculating the vibration equation of the non-uniform beam bridge is given and the application scope of the model includes not only the beam bridge structure but also the non-uniform beam with added masses and elastic supports. Based on the Bernoulli-Euler beam theory, extending the application of the modal perturbation method and establishment of a semi-analytical method for solving the vibration equation of the non-uniform beam with added masses and elastic supports based is able to be made. In the modal subspace of the uniform beam with the elastic supports, the variable coefficient differential equation that describes the dynamic behavior of the non-uniform beam is converted to nonlinear algebraic equations. Extending the application of the modal perturbation method is suitable for solving the vibration equation of the simply supported and continuous non-uniform beam with its arbitrary added masses and elastic supports. The examples, that are analyzed, demonstrate the high precision and fast convergence speed of the method. Further study of the timesaving method for the dynamic characteristics of symmetrical beam and the symmetry of mode shape should be developed. Eventually, the effects of elastic supports and added masses on dynamic characteristics of the three-span non-uniform beam bridge are reported.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.727-734
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• 2017

This paper describes a quasi-static finite element analysis, which uses the explicit integration method, of the apex joint of a cold-formed steel portal frame. Such cold-formed steel joints are semi-rigid as a result of bolt-hole elongation. Furthermore, the channel-sections that are being connected have a reduced moment capacity as a result of a bimoment. In the finite element model described, the bolt-holes and bolt shanks are all physically modelled, with contact defined between them. The force-displacement curves obtained from the quasi-static analysis are shown to be similar to those of the experimental test results, both in terms of stiffness as well as failure load. It is demonstrated that quasi-static finite element analysis can be used to predict the behavior of cold-formed steel portal frame joints and overcome convergence issues experienced in static finite element analysis.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.357-371
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• 2022

This paper presents a parametric study on the free vibration analysis of a functionally graded material (FGM) circular plate with non-uniform thickness resting on a variable Pasternak elastic foundation. The mechanical properties of the material vary in the transverse direction through the thickness of the plate according to the power-law distribution to represent the constituent components. The equation of motion of the circular plate has been carried out based on the classical plate theory (CPT), and the differential quadrature method (DQM) is employed to solve the governing equations as a semi-analytical method. The grid points are chosen based on Chebyshev-Gauss-Lobatto distribution to achieve acceptable convergence and better accuracy. The influence of geometric parameters, variable elastic foundation, and functionally graded variation for clamped and simply supported boundary conditions on the first three natural frequencies are investigated. Comparisons of results with similar studies in the literature have been presented and two-dimensional mode shapes for particular plates have been plotted to illustrate the effect of variable thickness profile.

• Journal of Public Diplomacy
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.97-115
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• 2022

What is the relationship between city diplomacy and public diplomacy in the United States? Whilst this question is often raised among scholars and practitioners of public diplomacy, a concrete and systematic response to it seems difficult to locate. This paper addresses the question by relying on earlier research based on empirical analysis of data from semi-structured interviews with city officials with international purview in the United States as well as with current and former officials at the U.S. Department of State who have worked on topics related to city diplomacy. The research and analysis that informs this paper and the diagrams it offers are hinged on design principles and adopt an architecture studio style approach to data analysis. Further, multidimensional scaling and correspondence analysis are used to visualize the convergence and divergence between the functions of public diplomacy, as introduced by Nicholas Cull, and the functions of city diplomacy that this paper introduces. This is done to first, provide a framework for understanding the dynamics between city diplomacy and public diplomacy; and second, uncover the policy intervention space that could guide policies for making U.S. city diplomacy and public diplomacy more strategically aligned.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.127-136
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• 2024

뿌리산업의 유해한 작업 환경과 높은 작업 강도는 작업자의 건강에 영향을 미칠 수 있기 때문에 기존에는 유해한 물질로부터 현장 작업자를 보호하기 위해 반년 단위로 작성한 환경을 측정하여 규제하고 있다. 그러나 작업환경 외에 작업자 건강 상태 등에 대해서는 정량화된 관련 기준이 부재하여 상시로 피해를 주는 임계치 이하 유해 물질의 지속적인 노출에 따른 직업병을 예방하는데 어려움이 상존하고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 기계학습을 이용한 뿌리산업 작업 환경의 위험도 피크레벨 결정방법을 제안하고 이를 토대로 작업장의 실시간 안전 평가를 가능하게 하였다.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.591-601
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• 2024

아동 사용자를 대상으로 한 생성형 AI 기반 교육 콘텐츠와 서비스가 급증함에 따라 생성형 AI에 대한 아동의 인식과 관련된 연구의 필요성이 증가하고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 아동이 인식하는 생성형 AI의 유형 분류, 인지적, 행동적, 감정적 속성 부여 여부를 파악하고자 하였다. 이를 파악하기 위해 아동들과 함께 생성형 AI를 이용해 동화책을 생성해보는 워크샵을 진행하고, 반구조화 인터뷰와 그림 그리기를 통한 응답을 수집하였다. 그 결과 아동들은 생성형 AI를 인지적 수준이 높은 인공물로 여겼지만, 생성형 AI를 통해 창작되는 결과물에 의존한 유형 분류의 모습을 보였다.