• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.189-201
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• 1999

Lead (Pb) is ubiquitous in the urban environment and is a well-known toxic element. It may cause adverse health effects on hematopoietic system, peripheral and central nervous systems, kidney functions, and others. In recent decades, lead concentration in blood has been widely used one of indicators for lead exposure and risk evaluation. In this study, we determined the blood-lead levels in general populations of Korea, and investigated the relationship among blood-lead levels, sociobehavioral factors, and lead concentrations in the contacted environments such as ambient air, drinking water, and foods. The study subjects consisted of volunteers who had lived in the residential or industrial area in Korea. Information about gender, age, living area, occupation, smoking, heat system, and dietary habits, etc was collected using a self-reported questionnaires. The lead concentrations of environments were collected by literature search to the study area. Participated subjects in industrial area were 726 and their blood-lead levels were 8.58 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl for males and 6.26 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl for female in average. The other subjects in residential area were 317 and their blood-lead levels were 4.58 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl for males and 3.49 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl for female in average. The distribution of blood-lead level in the industrial subjects was well fitted to the log -normal distribution and that in the residential subjects was well fitted to the normal distribution. Blood-lead levels in both area were affected by gender, smoking habit, age and residence duration except age in industrial area and residence duration in residential area. It was identified that 30% of blood-lead level was contributed from the inhalation of ambient air in the industrial area, and 8.4% of blood-lead level was from that in the residential area. from this study, it would be suggested for the health risk assessment and management of lead pollution concerns in urban, industrial and rural areas.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.211-221
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• 2012

The Ministry of Environment will enforce air quality standards for $PM_{2.5}$ in 2015 because it affects human health as well as climate change and brings about other adverse effects. Until recently, even though a number of researches have reported $PM_{2.5}$ emissions according to sources, they have not precisely considered the emission factors correspondent to each source for emission estimation. For the sake of establishing $PM_{2.5}$ emission inventories, this study was undertaken using activity data of each source taken from CAPSS (Clean Air Policy Support System) multiplied by each emission factor of U.S. EPA Speciate or EEA CORINAIR. The 2008's total annual $PM_{2.5}$ emission (73.971 ton/yr) can be apportioned into five sources, such as fuel combustion facilities (62.2%), mobiles (33.8%), production processes (3.2%), fires (0.4%), and waste treatments (0.3%). The results show that fuel combustion facilities and mobiles are the predominant sources of $PM_{2.5}$, and they should be taken into great account in establishing $PM_{2.5}$ standards. In addition, it is necessary and urgent to develop effective measures for reduction of $PM_{2.5}$ emissions from those two main sources as well.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제20권9호
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• pp.448-460
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• 2020

이 연구는 소셜미디어상에서의 부정적 경험이 소셜미디어 사용을 통한 사회자본의 증진에 미칠 수 있는 영향을 살펴보고자 한다. 이를 위하여 소셜미디어에서의 피해경험과 가해경험이 소셜미디어로부터의 지각된 성과가 사회자본에 미치는 긍정적 역할에 어떻게 영향을 미치는지 살펴볼 것이다. 온라인 설문조사는 2019년 11월에 실시되었으며, 총 846명의 응답 자료가 최종 분석에 사용되었다. 평균중심화 기법을 활용한 2단계 회귀분석 결과, 첫째, 피해경험은 교량적 사회자본에의 의미 있는 효과가 없는 것으로 나타났으나 지각된 성과와 피해경험이 교량적 사회자본에의 부적인 조절효과를 보였다. 둘째, 피해경험은 결속적 사회자본에 지각된 성과와의 부적인 조절 효과를 보여주어 지각된 성과가 가지는 결속적 사회자본에의 정적 영향력이 피해경험으로 인해서 감소될 수 있음을 보여 주었다. 셋째, 가해경험은 교량적 사회자본 및 결속적 사회자본에의 조절효과가 유의하지 않는 것으로 나타나 피해경험과 다르게 소셜미디어를 통한 사회적 자본증진에 부적인 영향을 주지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 이에 소셜미디어 사용자들을 대상으로 피해예방을 위한 교육이 필수적이며, 신뢰 위해 요소들을 완화하기 위한 법제화가 요구된다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제41권
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• pp.4.1-4.10
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• 2019

Background: The mandibular third molar (M3) is typically the last permanent tooth to erupt because of insufficient space and thick soft tissues covering its surface. Problems such as alveolar bone loss, development of a periodontal pocket, exposure of cementum, gingival recession, and dental caries can be found in the adjacent second molars (M2) following M3 extraction. The specific aims of the study were to assess the amount and rate of bone regeneration on the distal surface of M2 and to evaluate the aspects of bone regeneration in terms of varying degree of impaction. Methods: Four series of panoramic radiographic images were obtained from the selected cases, including images from the first visit, immediately after extraction, 6 weeks, and 6 months after extraction. ImageJ software^® (NIH, USA) was used to measure linear distance from the region of interest to the distal root of the adjacent M2. Radiographic infrabony defect (RID) values were calculated from the measured radiographic bone height and cementoenamel junction with distortion compensation. Repeated measures of analysis of variance and one-way analysis of variance were conducted to analyze the statistical significant difference between RID and time, and a Spearman correlation test was conducted to assess the relationship between Pederson's difficulty index (DI) and RID. Results: A large RID (> 6 mm) can be reduced gradually and consistently over time. More than half of the samples recovered nearly to their normal healthy condition (RID ≤ 3 mm) by the 6-month follow-up. DI affected the first 6 weeks of post-extraction period and only showed a significant positive correlation with respect to the difference between baseline and final RID. Conclusions: Additional treatments on M2 for a minimum of 6 months after an M3 extraction could be recommended. Although DI may affect bone regeneration during the early healing period, further study is required to elucidate any possible factors associated with the healing process. The DI does not cause any long-term adverse effects on bone regeneration after surgical extraction.

• 한국지리정보학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.167-178
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• 2014

수도권의 과도한 집중에 따른 부작용을 해소하고 국가 균형 발전 및 국가경제력 강화를 위하여 2012년 출범한 세종시는 대규모 택지개발이 급격한 개발속도로 이루어지면 주변지역 공간구조의 변화가 예상된다. 본 연구는 세종시 출범에 따른 인접지역의 공간구조 변화를 측정하기 위한 일환으로 공간적 상호작용 측면에서 접근하였다. 분석은 Accessibility 모델을 이용하여 미래 공간 상호작용을 위한 잠재력인 인구잠재력을 계산하고, 인구잠재력을 지표로 활용하여 공간패턴분석기법에 적용함으로써 세종시 건설 전후 인접지역들의 공간적 상호작용 결과를 정량적 정성적으로 해석하였다. 분석결과 1995년 이후 대상지역 인구잠재력의 영향범위는 지속적으로 감소하는 것으로 나타났으며, 2013년에는 천안시를 중심으로 인구가 집중하여 인구잠재력이 분산되는 것으로 나타났다. 세종시는 새로운 인구잠재력 지대로써 주변지역에 대한 구심점 역할을 수행하지 못하는 것으로 나타났지만 세종시의 입주가 얼마 지나지 않은 시점에서의 분석결과 때문으로 판단된다. 따라서 세종시의 계획인구 도달을 위한 노력과 함께 인구증가에 따른 요인들의 변화와 주변 도시들의 공간구조변화에 대한 지속적인 모니터링이 필요하다고 하겠다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.333-343
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• 2004

Statement of problem: In its preceding work, change in surface characteristics were investigated in consideration that both microtopograpy and macroscopic configuration of implants surface are two of the most important factors, in that they can construct agreeable environment by raising surface energy, to affect osseointegration and biocompatibility explained by cell proliferation. Purpose: This study focused on examining cytocompatibility of dental implants materials Ti-Ag alloys, of which mechanical and electrochemical superiority to cp-Ti or Ti6Al4V were verified, in comparison with that of cp-Ti, and Ti6Al4V. Materials and methods: In this regard, MTT tests for L-929, the fibroblast connective tissues and cell proliferation tests for osteoprogenitor cells, MC3T3-E1 were performed on cp-Ti, Ti6Al4V, and Ti-Ag alloys following thermal oxidation according to appropriate heat treatment temperature(untreated, 400, 600, $800^{\circ}C$) and heat treatment duration(untreated, 0.5, 1, 4 hr). Results: The MTT tests on fibroblasts L-929 resulted in cell viability of over 90% in all experimental group entities, where, especially, the 100% of the viability for Ti-Ag alloys specimens accounted for the slightest adverse effect of ions release from those alloys on the cell. In MC3T3-E1 proliferation tests, the population of cells in the experimental group was roughly increased as experimentation proceeded, after two to four days. Proliferation showed highest viability for most of specimens, including Ti2.0Ag, treated at $600^{\circ}C$. Conclusion: In conclusion, it is the heat treatment temperature, not the duration that has considerable effects on thermal oxidation of specimens. Ti-Ag alloys treated at $600^{\circ}C$ proved to have the best surface morphology as well as cytocompatibility when compared with Ti or Ti6Al4V for short-term biocompatibility tests.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2015

목적: 콘택트렌즈 재질 및 렌즈에 침착된 단백질 종류에 따른 균의 흡착력을 비교하고 관리용품의 살균력 차이를 측정하고자 하였다. 방법: FDA 평가기준 및 방법인 Disinfection Efficacy Testing의 Part 2. Regimen Procedure For Disinfecting Regimens에 따라 균 흡착 및 관리용품의 살균력 측정실험을 실시하였다. 결과: 포도상구균을 제외한 녹농균, 세라티아균, 칸디다균은 etafilcon A 렌즈에 더 많이 흡착되었으며, 4종의 다목적용액은 칸디다균을 제외한 모든 균에서 거의 완벽한 살균력을 나타냈다. 눈물 단백질을 침착시킨 렌즈에서 세라티아를 제외한 모든 균은 알부민 침착 렌즈에서의 흡착이 많았으며, 다목적용액의 살균력은 라이소자임 침착 렌즈에 흡착된 균보다 알부민 침착 렌즈에 흡착된 균에서 높은 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 균의 종류에 따라 다목적 용액의 살균력이 달랐다. 결론: 균의 종류, 콘택트렌즈 재질, 침착된 눈물 단백질의 종류가 콘택트렌즈에 흡착되는 균의 양에 영향을 주며, 눈물 단백질의 침착은 다목적용액에 의한 살균력에 변화를 초래할 수 있음을 밝혔다. 이러한 살균력에 영향을 주는 요인에 의해 콘택트렌즈 위생상태가 달라지며 부작용 발생 여부가 영향을 받을 수 있음을 제안한다.

• 의료법학
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.265-291
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• 2011

Changes in a drug's availability from prescription only to over-the-counter (OTC) status is of concern to physicians from both public health and individual patient perspectives. Government has generally been supportive of changes in medications from prescription(Rx) to over-the-counter (OTC) status in Korea, however, recognizing that there are both benefits and risks to any health care intervention, health care professionals are conservative in implementing changes to either the process or structure of health care. Changes in status of a drug from Rx to OTC can represent a change in both structure and process. Cost and convenience seem to be major factors in determining whether, given the choice, patients purchase a medicine over the counter or obtain it on prescription. With current arrangements, exemption from prescription charges provides an incentive to continue to obtain products on NHS prescription even when they are available over the counter. There is therefore no simple relation between the availability of over the counter medicines and the level of prescribing of deregulated products. The appropriate use of over the counter medicines-particularly those that have only recently been deregulated-places a burden of care on community pharmacists and calls for closer working relationships with general practitioners. In particular, systems for referral and for recording details of both prescribed and over the counter medicines need to be developed, and a direct route needs to be established for community pharmacists to report adverse drug reactions to over the counter products. Reclassification of prescription medicines-by making them available through pharmacies without a prescription-provides the opportunity for consumers to purchase a wider range of medicinal products without making a demand on NHS resources. There is, however, no simple relation between availability of over the counter medicines and demand for NHS prescriptions. In the late 1980s the UK government fuelled the over the counter market by making it easier to reclassify certain medicines from prescription only status to allow over the counter sale in pharmacies. To explore the influence of deregulation of medicines on NHS prescribing, this article presents analyses of consumer behaviour in using medicines and prescribers' attitudes to over the counter medication and collates findings from research. Policy makers should be aware that patients' expectations in relation to OTC medicines may be in conflict with evidence-based practice.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.157-164
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• 2009

Al, Ag, Au, Cu, Cd, Co, Fe, Ni, Pb, Zn등의 금속은 해수 중에 미량으로 존재하기 때문에 미량금속이라고 하며 일부는 미량영양소로서 생명체의 생리활동에 필요하지만 정해진 한계값을 초과할 때는 독성을 나타낸다. 미량금속(중금속)은 해양환경 및 해양생태계에 악영향을 미칠 수 있기 때문에 지속성 오염물질로 분류되어 다양한 연구가 수행되고 있다. 해수와 담수 등 자연수 중의 미량금속 측정은 정확도와 정밀도에 있어서 큰 오차를 가지고 있음이 장기간 인식되어 왔다. 미국과 유럽에서는 1975년 이후 미량금속의 해수 중 농도가 과거에 인지된 농도의 $1/10{\sim}1/1,000$ 정도로 낮아졌으며, 수직 분포는 생물, 물리, 지화학적인 과정들이 반영되고 있음이 밝혀졌다. 이와 같은 결과는 대부분 미량금속에 대한 분석방법과 기기의 발전에 기인하며, 시료 채취, 보관 및 분석 과정에 발생할 수 있는 오염을 제거해야 하는 세심한 주의가 요구되고 있다. 그러나 국내의 경우 많은 해양환경 관린 조사 및 연구에서 정확성이 결여된 자료가 보고되고 있다. 특히 미량금속 분석에 있어서 시료의 채취, 보관, 분석에 대한 정착한 인식 및 이해 부족은 자료의 질을 저하시키고 있다. 해양환경 연구 및 환경평가에 활용하기 위하여 자연수 중 미량금속의 정확한 자료를 획득하는 주요 과정에 대하여 소개하고자 한다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권12호
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• pp.6121-6128
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• 2012

Radiation-induced side effects on normal tissue are determined largely by the capacity of cells to repair radiation-induced DNA damage. X-ray repair cross-complementing group 1 (XRCC1) plays an important role in the repair of DNA single-strand breaks. Studies have shown conflicting results regarding the association between XRCC1 gene polymorphisms (Arg399Gln, Arg194Trp, -77T>C and Arg280His) and radiation-induced side effects in patients undergoing whole breast radiotherapy. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to determine the predictive value of XRCC1 gene polymorphisms in this regard. Analysis of the 11 eligible studies comprising 2,199 cases showed that carriers of the XRCC1 399 Gln allele had a higher risk of radiation-induced toxicity than those with the 399 ArgArg genotype in studies based on high-quality genotyping methods [Gln vs. ArgArg: OR, 1.85; 95% CI, 1.20-2.86] or in studies with mixed treatment regimens of radiotherapy alone and in combination with chemotherapy [Gln vs. ArgArg: OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.09-2.23]. The XRCC1 Arg399Gln variant allele was associated with mixed acute and late adverse reactions when studies on late toxicity only were excluded [Gln allele vs. Arg allele: OR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.00-1.49]. In contrast, the XRCC1 Arg280His variant allele was protective against radiation-induced toxicity in studies including patients treated by radiotherapy alone [His allele vs. Arg allele: OR, 0.58; 95% CI, 0.35-0.96]. Our results suggest that XRCC1 399Gln and XRCC1 280Arg may be independent predictors of radiation-induced toxicity in post-surgical breast cancer patients, and the selection of genotyping method is an important factor in determining risk factors. No evidence for any predictive value of XRCC1 Arg194Trp and XRCC1 -77T>C was found. So, larger and well-designed studies might be required to further evaluate the predictive value of XRCC1 gene variation on radiation-induced side effects in patients undergoing whole breast radiotherapy.