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Open AccessDetection of Cyclic Imines (CIs) Toxins in Whole Body of Shellfishes: First Monitoring Report of CIs in South Korea Shellfishes
Cyclic imines (CIs) produced by microalgal species that accumulate in the food chains of marine organisms are novel biotoxins that do not belong to the classic group of marine biotoxins. In the past, CIs were ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Earthquake Resistance of Caisson-Type Quay Wall Renovated by Grouting and Deepening: Geo-Centrifuge Test
This study introduced a solution to renovate a caisson-type gravity quay wall by grouting and deepening and investigated its dynamic behavior using the geo-centrifuge test. The experiments were conducted for b...
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Development and Characterization of Controlled Low-strength Materials as a Heat Transfer Medium for Horizontal Ground-Source Heat Pump System
In a horizontal ground-source heat pump system, thermal properties of the material backfilling the ground heat exchanger are the key factor that affects the performance of the system. The aim of this study is ...
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Open AccessInfluenza viral matrix 1 protein aggravates viral pathogenicity by inducing TLR4-mediated reactive oxygen species production and apoptotic cell death
Influenza virus is one of the most challenging viruses threating human health. Since infection with influenza virus triggers inflammatory responses and induces cell death, the molecular and cellular mechanisms...
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Open AccessFinite element analysis on dynamic behavior of sheet pile quay wall dredged and improved seaside subsoil using cement deep mixing
Sheet pile wall structures are commonly applied in coastal projects, particularly for the quay wall. This structural type normally is used in places where the ground has a low bearing capacity and is easily pe...
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Oculomics for sarcopenia prediction: a machine learning approach toward predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine
Sarcopenia is characterized by a gradual loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with increased adverse outcomes. Recently, large-scale epidemiological studies have demonstrated a relationship between severa...
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Evaluating the Performance of Large-Diameter Bored Piles Socketed in Weathered Rock
The current design practice of the bored piles socketed in rock often ignores the end-bearing resistance and relies only on the side shaft resistance. This is due to the accumulation of soft soils as a result ...
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Extracellular nucleoprotein exacerbates influenza virus pathogenesis by activating Toll-like receptor 4 and the NLRP3 inflammasome
Host immune responses, such as those initiated by pattern recognition receptor (PRR) activation, are important for viral clearance and pathogenesis. However, little is known about the interactions of viral pro...
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Open AccessSerum leptin level and incidence of CKD: a longitudinal study of adult enrolled in the Korean genome and epidemiology study(KoGES)
Chronic kidney disease(CKD) is a major public health issue and is highly prevalent in the general population. Leptin is an adipose tissue-derived endocrine factor that has been associated with several metaboli...
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Multi-disciplinary Optimization of Wing Sandwich Structure using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition and Automatic Machine Learning
The coupling between different disciplines for multi-disciplinary optimization greatly increases the complexity of a computational framework, while at the same time increasing CPU time and memory usage. To ove...
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Is Foreign Exchange Risk Priced in Bank Loan Spreads?
This study investigates the effects of foreign exchange (FX) exposure on bank loan spreads. Private bank loans are a major form of corporate financing in both develo** and developed countries. However, the i...
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Open AccessEvaluation of erosion characteristics of soils using the pinhole test
This paper investigates the erosion characteristics of soils using the pinhole test. The tests were conducted with two undisturbed clay samples and five disturbed sandy soil samples. Based on the pinhole test ...
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Open AccessElevated levels of urine isocitrate, hydroxymethylglutarate, and formiminoglutamate are associated with arterial stiffness in Korean adults
Recent evidence suggests that cellular perturbations play an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, we analyzed the association between the levels of urinary metabolites and ...
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Open AccessNumerical analysis of static behavior of caisson-type quay wall deepened by grouting rubble-mound
Caisson type gravity quay wall is a common structure used in the coastal regions. However, many of the existing quay walls constructed in the past are becoming obsolete. Therefore, the main goal of this study ...
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Parametric study on the local current distribution of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell with counter flow channel under pressurized condition
Local measurement of current was conducted using a segmented cell to understand local electrochemical characteristics of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell with counter flow channel under pressurized condi...
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Evaluation of erosion resistance capacity on compacted weathered granite soil using non-destructive tests
This paper deals with the evaluation of the erodibility of compacted weathered granite soil through non-destructive tests. A rotating erosion cylinder test (RECT) was employed to evaluate the erosion resistanc...
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Open AccessPeriodontitis is associated with an increased risk for proximal colorectal neoplasms
Interval colorectal cancers detected after colonoscopy are known to be highly associated with proximal colorectal neoplasms (CRNs). This cross-sectional study investigated whether periodontitis could be a risk...
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Open AccessBowel preparation for colonoscopy may decrease the levels of testosterone in Korean men
Although colonoscopy is commonly conducted for medical check-ups in Korea, investigations for the influence of bowel preparation on various health conditions are insufficient. This cross-sectional study invest...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Soil Stabilization by Using Alkaline-Activated Ground Bottom Ash Coupled with Red Mud
This study evaluates the feasibility of incorporating bottom ash and red mud into a binder to stabilize soil. In this study, the bottom ash collected from Honam Thermal Power Plant in South Korea was ground t...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Thermal Conductivity of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) Made with Excavated Soil and Coal Ash
This paper focused on the quantitative evaluation of thermal conductivity of CLSM made with excavated soil and coal ash for a possible use as thermal grout for borehole heat exchangers. In a preliminary study...
