Myongji University

Continuous Production of High-Purity NaHCO3 via Carbonation of NaOH: Thermodynamic Analysis and Two-Stage Reactor Design

Abstract This study established a high-purity continuous production system for NaHCO3 via NaOH carbonation. Using simulated flue gas containing CO2 and NaOH solutions, the reaction mechanism was elucidated through real-time monitoring of pH and electrical conductivity, revealing...

Female CEOs and board gender diversity: catalysts or constraints?

Purpose The objective of this study is to examine the effects of CEO gender on female board appointments. Given the substantial influence of CEOs on director selection and board composition, this study concentrates on CEO attributes. Design/methodology/approach Using a sample of...

Spatial nonparametric Bayesian Poisson hurdle model for analyzing zero-inflated tick data

Abstract Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome, an infectious tick-borne disease, has been increasingly reported in South Korea. Understanding the epidemiology of its vectors will help predict the spatio-seasonal abundance of ticks and manage future health risks related to...

Development and Applicability of High-Performance Fly Ash–Based Controlled Low-Strength Material: Laboratory Test, Numerical Analysis, and Field Test

Abstract The increasing occurrence of ground sinking in metropolitan cities due to excavation-induced backfill instability has raised significant safety concerns. Conventional compacted soils used for backfilling underground utilities often fail to provide adequate support, leadi...

OH-Rich Interfacial Nanoarchitectonics for the Reconciliation of Structural Stability and Functional Accessibility in Curcumin Nanotherapeutics

Curcumin offers significant therapeutic potential but is hindered by poor aqueous stability and limited cellular accessibility. Here, we present a curcumin nanotherapeutic platform featuring OH-rich, silanol-rich porous silica nanointerfaces (CU@silica NPs) that successfully deco...

Economic effectiveness of training personnel for infectious disease response and improving information systems in Republic of Korea: a cost-benefit analysis

Objectives: This study assessed the economic value of 2 major initiatives within the national infectious disease response system of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA): the Training Programs for Public Health Workforce (TPPHW) and the Infectious Disease Informa...

Machine Learning Classification of Current Functional Impairment in Older Adults with Diabetes: Evidence from CHARLS 2015

Background: Functional impairment is common among older adults with diabetes, but multidimensional machine learning classification in this population remains underexplored. This study compared machine learning algorithms for identifying concurrent functional impairment among olde...