Ki Hong Kim

A new compatibilizer, polythiophene- graft -poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), for poly(styrene- co -acrylonitrile) (SAN)/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composite is synthesized. Fluorescence emission spectra and Raman spectra indicate that the polythiophene part of the compatibilizer strongly interacts with the surface of MWCNT, while differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) thermograms show that the PMMA graft of the compatibilizer is miscible with the SAN matrix. The use of new compatibili

The ammonium perchlorate composite propellant is a common choice for solid rocket propulsion. The externally heated rocket via fires, for instance, can cause the energetic substance to ignite, and this may lead to a thermal runaway event or a slow cook-off phenomenon marked by a severe explosion. To develop preventive measures to reduce the possibility of such accidents in propulsion systems, we investigate the ignition and initiation characteristics of ammonium-perchlorate-based propellants and

An alternative human interface enabling people with severe motor disabilities to control an assistive system is presented. Since this interface relies on the biosignals originating from the contraction of muscles on the face during particular movements, even individuals with a paralyzed limb can use it with ease. For real-world application, a dedicated hardware module employing a general-purpose digital signal processor was implemented and its validity tested on an electrically powered wheelchai

This study conducted the Korean version of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE-K) to women aged 65 or older residing in Gangwon-do Province and screened those who were suspicious to have mild dementia for receiving 23 points or lower in it. For eight weeks, this author tried to verify the effects of whole body vibration exercise intervention on electroencephalogram (EEG) activation and cognitive function in women with senile dementia. According to the results, both EEG activation and cognitive f

Delivery of automatic electrical defibrillator (AED) by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was suggested for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The goal of this study is to assess the effect of topographic and weather conditions on call to AED attach time by UAV-AED. We included OHCA patients from 2013 to 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. We developed a UAV-AED flight simulator using topographic information of Seoul for Euclidean and topographic flight pathway including vertical flight to overcome high

Prediction of bacteremia is a clinically important but challenging task. An artificial intelligence (AI) model has the potential to facilitate early bacteremia prediction, aiding emergency department (ED) physicians in making timely decisions and reducing unnecessary medical costs. In this study, we developed and externally validated a Bayesian neural network-based AI bacteremia prediction model (AI-BPM). We also evaluated its impact on physician predictive performance considering both AI and ph

OBJECTIVE: Combined antero-posterior fixation has been a standard method for bilateral interfacetal dislocation in cervical spine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and complication of anterior cervical stabilization in treatment of bilateral interfacetal dislocation. METHODS: A total of 65 cases of traumatic bilateral interfacetal dislocation in cervical spine who were managed in our institution, from Mar. 1997 to Feb. 2006, were included in this study. Closed reduction was

The effects of formal congruency between Telops (animated text on a display) and sound effects on the affect of audio-visual content were investigated. Rating experiments were performed using systematic combinations of various Telops and sound patterns. As a result, formal congruency contributed to enhancing subjective congruency between Telop and sound patterns. Formal congruency also contributed to enhancing the evaluation of audio-visual productions. Two types of formal congruency were effect