• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.241-249
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• 2021

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the volume, amount, and localization of root resorption in the maxillary first premolars using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) after expansion with four different rapid maxillary expansion (RME) appliances. Methods: In total, 20 patients who required RME and extraction of the maxillary first premolars were recruited for this study. The patients were divided into four groups according to the appliance used: mini-implant-supported hybrid RME appliance, hyrax RME appliance, acrylic-bonded RME appliance, and full-coverage RME appliance. The same activation protocol (one activation daily) was implemented in all groups. For each group, the left and right maxillary first premolars were scanned using micro-CT, and each root were divided into six regions. Resorption craters in the six regions were analyzed using special CTAn software for direct volumetric measurements. Data were statistically analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance and Mann-Whitney U test with Bonferroni adjustment. Results: The hybrid expansion appliance resulted in the lowest volume of root resorption and the smallest number of craters (p < 0.001). In terms of overall root resorption, no significant difference was found among the other groups (p > 0.05). Resorption was greater on the buccal surface than on the lingual surface in all groups except the hybrid appliance group (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that all expansion appliances cause root resorption, with resorption craters generally concentrated on the buccal surface. However, the mini-implant-supported hybrid RME appliance causes lesser root resorption than do other conventional appliances.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.83-88
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• 2023

Purpose: This study was to investigate the effect of forward head posture (FHP) and round shoulder posture (RSP) on changes in muscle activities according to shoulder flexion and abduction tasks. Methods: Twenty-two male subjects with no history of neurological, musculoskeletal surgery or injuries, or pain in the spine region within the previous 3-month periods were recruited for this study. Craniovertebral angle (CVA) and Scapula Index were measured before performing 90° abduction and flexion tasks holding a 3kg dumbbell. Muscle activities were measured during the tasks. All measurements except height of the acromion were carried out in a sitting position at the height of the subject's knee angle of 90 degrees, and two tasks were randomly performed with the arm that the subject mainly use to throw the ball. The abduction and flexion angles were checked by the examiner using a goniometer beside the subject. Results: Correlation coefficient analysis between Scapular Index and upper trapezius muscle activity during shoulder abduction task showed significant positive correlation. No significant correlation was observed between CVA, Scapular Index, and other muscle activities. Conclusion: FHP showed increased muscle activation, making it difficult to change muscle activity under lower loads, and RSP was correlated with UT activation in shoulder abduction. Therefore, in the RSP, the loaded shoulder abduction is considered a potential risk factor for increasing shoulder muscle tension. This paper proposes an approach to treating RSP before FHP.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.1330-1338
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• 2024

Information on isotopic composition and geometric structure is necessary for identifying a true warhead. Nevertheless, such classified information should be protected physically or electronically. With a novel Hash encryption algorithm, this paper presents a Monte Carlo-based design of a neutron activation analysis verification module. The verification module employs a thermal neutron source, a non-uniform mask (physically encrypting information about isotopic composition and geometric structure), a gamma detector array, and a Hash encryption algorithm (for electronic encryption). In the physical field, a non-uniform mask is designed to distort the characteristic gamma rays emitted by the inspected item. Furthermore, as part of the Hash algorithm, a key is introduced to encrypt the data and improve the system resolution through electronic design. In order to quantify the difference between items, Hamming distance is used, which allows data encryption and analysis simultaneously. Simulated inspections of simple objects are used to quantify system performance. It is demonstrated that the method retains superior resolution even with 1% noise level. And the performances of anti-statistical attack and anti-brute force cracking are evaluated and found to be very excellent. The verification method lays a solid foundation for nuclear disarmament verification in the upcoming era.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2024

PURPOSE: The study aimed to analyze the effect of pillow height on upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle activity and overall human body comfort to determine the optimal pillow height. METHODS: The study included 32 healthy college students, of both genders, who provided prior consent. It examined three pillow heights (flat, 6cm, 12cm) and measured the upper trapezius and SCM muscles using ultrasonography, myotone, and electromyography(EMG). Muscle activation, thickness, and fatigue were assessed. RESULTS: The study found significant differences in muscle thickness and muscle tone based on the pillow heights (flat, 6cm, and 12cm) with a p < .05. The SCM and upper trapezius muscles were thinnest at a pillow height of 6cm. Muscle tone in the SCM was lower at both 6cm and 12cm pillow heights. Post-hoc measurements showed significant differences in both the SCM and upper trapezius muscles thickness at the 6cm pillow height (p < .05). Also, significant differences in muscle tone were observed only in the SCM, particularly between the 6cm and 12cm pillow heights. CONCLUSION: The ultrasonography and myotone measurements showed a significant difference in muscle thickness and muscle tension, both of which were above 6cm, while there was no difference in muscle activation. Based on the strong correlation between muscle tension and muscle thickness with pillow height, this study concluded that the human body feels comfortable with a 6cm pillow height. Therefore, it is recommended to use a pillow height of 6cm when lying in a supine position.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.387-389
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• 2003

한반도지역에서 중력 기준점 설치, 기 설치된 중력 기준점의 중력 값들의 정밀도 향상 및 중력가속도 값을 얻기 위하여, 표준연구원(KRISS)은 한 중 공동으로 1996년 10월8일∼11월8일까지, 국립지리원(NGI)은 한$.$일공동으로 1999년 12월10∼16일까지 각각 대전과 수원에서 절대 중력계(Laser Interferometry Absolute Gravimeter type NIM-II와 FG5 Absolute Gravity meter(#203))를 사용하여 절대중력관측을 수행하였다. 표준연구원과 국립지리원이 관측한 절대 중력 값은 각각 979,829.609${\pm}$006 mGal(대전), 979,918.775${\pm}$0.0001 mGal(수원)이다. 앞으로 한반도에서 지구과학분야 활성화를 위해서 더 많은 절대중력 기준점의 확보가 필요하다고 사려된다.

• 공업화학
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.153-161
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• 1993

$700-900^{\circ}C$의 온도범위와 여러 산소분압 조건에서 고체전해질 연료전지의 양극인 $La_{0.9}Sr_{0.1}MnO_3$에서 산소의 환원반응특성을 조사하였다. AC 임피던스법과 전류중단법에 의해 산소환원반응의 전하전달저항을 측정하였는데 두 방법으로 구한 간이 서로 잘 일치하였다. 전기화학적 산소환원반응의 활성화에너지는 대기압 조건에서 174kJ/mol의 값을 보였고, 산소분압에 따른 전하전달저항의 측정결과로 부터 이 전극에서 전기화학적 산소환원반응의 율속단계는 전하전달과정임을 알 수 있었다.

• 멤브레인
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.227-235
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• 1996

PVA의 수산화기와 PAA의 카르복실산기 사이의 반응에 의해 가교구조를 갖는 PAA-PVA 막을 제조하였으며 팽윤실험을 통해 순수물, 순수초산 그리고 이들의 혼합물하에서의 가교막들의 팽윤거동을 각각 살펴보았다. 90wt% 초산 수용액하에서의 팽윤실험에서 막에 PAA함량이 높을때 물의 팽윤거동이 초산보다 더 촉진됨이 관찰되었는데 이는 팽윤과정에서의 각 구성 성분간의 짝짓기(coupling) 결과로 사료되며 또한 막의 팽윤비와 가교밀도는 경쟁적으로 투과물의 투과거동에 서로 상반되게 영향을 끼침이 관찰이 되었다. 온도에 따른 투과속도의 Arrhenius 관계에서 구한 투과활성화에너지를 통해 투과성분의 투과거동을 분석하였다.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.149-155
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• 1975

플라스틱 결정체인 피발산의 temperature-dependent wide-line NMR line width, second monent 및 spin-lattice relaxation times 의 결과는 이 결정체의 특이한 운동학적 성질 및 수소결합에 기인된 것으로 해석된다. 이 분자의 운동학적 성질은 $C_3-C_3'$ reorientation 및 self-diffusion 으로 구성 되었음을 확인했다. Wide-line NMR 연구결과는 또한 Pople-Karasz 융해설과 비교검토되었고, 이 이론과의 차이점은 피발산의 수소결합에 기인되었음을 알아냈다.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국복합재료학회 2000년도 추계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.34-37
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• 2000

The effect of novel N-crotyl-N,N-dimethyl-4-methylanilinium hexafluroantimonate (CMH) curing agent on cure behavior and thermal properties of DGEBA epoxy cationic system was investigated. From DSC measurements of DGEBA/CMH system, it was shown that this system exhibits an excellent thermal latent characteristic in a given temperature and reveals complex cure behavior as indicated by multiple exotherms. The conversion and conversion rate of DGEBA/CMH system increased with increasing the concentration of initiator due to high activity of CMH. Viscoelastic properties during gel formation of DGEBA with CMH were investigated by rheological techniques under isothermal condition. The gel time obtained from the modulus crossover. point t(G')=G", was affected by high curing temperature and concentration of CMH, resulting in high degree of network formation in cationic polymerization. The thermal stabilities were discussed in terms of the activation energy for decomposition and thermal factors determined from TGA measurements.ents.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.152-157
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• 2017

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the dual rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (D-RUSI) when simultaneously measuring muscle thickness changes at rest and during co-contraction of the biceps brachii (BB) and triceps brachii (TB). Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: This study included 36 healthy participants (23 men, 13 women). The participants sat on a chair in a comfortable position with a cushion placed under their elbow to maintain a 90-degree elbow flexion angle. The muscle thickness of the biceps brachii and triceps brachii was measured twice using the D-RUSI by two examiners during resting and co-contraction states. One week later, the same procedure was performed once again. Results: The intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) for intra-rater reliability ranged from 0.887 to 0.989 and the confidence interval was within an acceptable range of 0.778 to 0.994. The standard error of measurement (SEM) values ranged from 0.303 to 0.866 and the minimal detectable change (MDC) values ranged from 0.84 to 2.40. The ICCs for inter-rater reliability ranged from 0.758 to 0.925. The SEM values ranged from 0.702 to 1.486 and the MDC values ranged from 1.95 to 4.12. Conclusions: The use of the D-RUSI of the BB muscle had a very good intra-rater reliability and very good inter-rater reliability at the resting state, and a, good inter-rater reliability at the co-activation state. ICC values showed very good intra-reliability and inter-reliability for the TB muscle. the D-RUSI is a useful tool for simultaneously measuring the thickness of two muscles when the BB is an agonist and the TB is an antagonist during co-activation of the upper arm.