• 제목/요약/키워드: Aesthetic Improvement

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도시철도 차량 실내의 이용자 시설 평가와 개선방향 - 체크리스트를 통하여 수도권 노선에 운행 중인 14개 철도 차량을 대상으로 - (An Evaluation of User's Facility and Suggestion for the Improvement on the Interior Design of Metropolitan Railroads Trains - Focus on the opening 14 metropolitan railroad lines in Seoul through checklist -)

  • 문서현;김구슬;신경주
    • 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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    • 제19권5호
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    • pp.11-20
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    • 2010
  • User-oriented Design is necessary in planning the interior design of Metropolitan Railroads trains, since this is a typical means of transportation in this modem society and all ages people with different body scale use this facility. However, there are little studies about facility panning and zoning of Metropolitan Railroads train considering users. Therefore, in this study, after completing the checklist based on the current legal standards of facility installation of South Korea and Japan, we examined user's facility and suggest several improvement of the opening 14 metropolitan railroad lines in Seoul. Then, we evaluated this facilities according to 41 standards; general facility(24 standards), safety facility(4 standards), guide facility(11 standards), other facility(4 standards). The result of this study may be summarized as follows. 1) General facility has to be designed to obtain lots of room for storage and this facility should be fixed up tightly with secure system. 2) Safety facility should be designed to minimize a difference of floor-level between threshold of train and ground. Also, using various color and material could help passengers to distinguish different space and facility. 3) Guide facility should be designed to guide passengers to the accurate direction with proper sign design in the pathway of Metropolitan railroad train. Also, more various color, which based on the research about physiological and psychological effect, should be used to guide people. 4) Other facility should equip more visual system using common good and informative contents. Through this study, we try to understand the current interior physical condition of Metropolitan Railroads trains. However, for future studies, it is expected to supplement evaluation standards considering aesthetic design, environmental improvement of indoor air quality and the satisfaction and demand of Metropolitan Railroads trains.

임플란트 지지 고정성 보철물로 상악 전치부를 수복한 증례 (Reconstruction of Disharmonious Upper Anterior Dentition by Implant Supported Fixed Prosthesis)

  • 오상천;지영덕
    • 구강회복응용과학지
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    • 제24권2호
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    • pp.183-192
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    • 2008
  • 미디어, 인터넷, 상업용 광고 등 사회의 각 분야에서 미용에 대한 관심이 고조되는 상황에서 오늘날, 치과 보철수복은 단지 저작 기능을 회복시키는 것뿐만이 아니라 특히 심미적 관점에서 웰빙이나 삶의 질 향상에도 크게 기여하고 있다. 35세의 남성 환자로써 1) #11, 23의 금속-도재수복물의 도재 파절 2) 안모 수평기준선에 비해 기울어진 상악전치 절단연 3) 안모 수직기준선인 안모 정중선에 비해 편위된 치열정중선 4) 상악 전치의 대칭성 상실을 주소로 내원하였다. 환자는 임플란트 수복을 포함하여 전통적인 고정성 보철 치료로 안모 개선을 요구하였다. 일반적으로 상악 전치부에서 전통 보철이나 임플란트 보철 시술 목적 중의 하나가 치아구도, 치아-안모구도, 그리고 안모구도에서 치열이 매력적으로 그리고 아름답게 느껴지도록 심미 보철물을 제작해 주는 것이다. 본 증례에는 연조직과 경조직의 증대술과 성형술을 바탕으로 교정과, 구강악안면외과, 그리고 보철과가 협진을 통해 자연치와 임플란트를 이용한 금속-도재 수복물로써 기하학적 측면에서 치열의 심미성을 향상시킨 결과를 얻었기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.

Teak (Tectona grandis Linn. f.): A Renowned Commercial Timber Species

  • Palanisamy, K.;Hegde, Maheshwar;Yi, Jae-Seon
    • Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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    • 제25권1호
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    • pp.1-24
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    • 2009
  • Teak (Tectona grandis) is one of the most valuable timber yielding species in the world, with predominant distribution in tropical or sub-tropical countries. However, natural teak available only in few countries like India, Myanmar, Laos People's Democratic Republic and Thailand. Teak grows well in deep, well-drained alluvial soils, fairly moist, warm, tropical climate with pH ranges from 6.5-7.5. Teak is cultivated in many Asian, African and South American countries for timber production. The global teak plantations are estimated to be three million hectare with major share in India (44%) followed by Indonesia (33%). India is considered as richest genetic resources of teak with large areas of natural teak bearing forests (8.9 million ha), plantations (1.5 million ha), clonal seed orchards (1000 ha) and seed production areas (5000 ha). The studies on diversity of teak populations showed that teak is an out crossing species with major portion of diversity present within the populations. The productivity and quality of teak timber varies depending upon the site and environmental conditions. Teak wood is moderately heavy, strong and tough,straight grained, coarse textured and ring porous with specific gravity varies from 0.55 to 0.70. The sapwood is white to pale yellow in colour and clearly demarcated while heartwood is dark brown or dark golden yellow in colour. Teak is one of the most durable timbers in the world, practically, impervious to fungus and white ant attack and resistant to decay. Teak wood is used in ship and boat constructions, furnitures and aesthetic needs. Genetic improvement programmes have been undertaken in countries like Thailand, India, Malaysia and Indonesia. The programme includes provenance identification and testing, plus tree selection and clonal multiplication, establishment of seed orchards and controlled hybridization. Several aspects like phenology, reproductive biology, fruit characteristics, silvicultural practices for cultivation, pest and diseases problems, production of improved planting stock, harvesting and marketing, wood properties and future tree improvement strategy to enhance productivity have been discussed in this paper.

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Lymphedema Fat Graft: An Ideal Filler for Facial Rejuvenation

  • Nicoli, Fabio;Chilgar, Ram M.;Sapountzis, Stamatis;Lazzeri, Davide;Yeo, Matthew Sze Wei;Ciudad, Pedro;Nicoli, Marzia;Lim, Seong Yoon;Chen, Pei-Yu;Constantinides, Joannis;Chen, Hung-Chi
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • 제41권5호
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    • pp.588-593
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    • 2014
  • Lymphedema is a chronic disorder characterized by lymph stasis in the subcutaneous tissue. Lymphatic fluid contains several components including hyaluronic acid and has many important properties. Over the past few years, significant research has been performed to identify an ideal tissue to implant as a filler. Because of its unique composition, fat harvested from the lymphedema tissue is an interesting topic for investigation and has significant potential for application as a filler, particularly in facial rejuvenation. Over a 36-month period, we treated and assessed 8 patients with lymphedematous limbs who concurrently underwent facial rejuvenation with lymphedema fat (LF). We conducted a pre- and postoperative satisfaction questionnaire survey and a histological assessment of the harvested LF fat. The overall mean general appearance score at an average of 6 months after the procedure was $7.2{\pm}0.5$, demonstrating great improvement. Patients reported significant improvement in their skin texture with a reading of $8.5{\pm}0.7$ and an improvement in their self-esteem. This study demonstrates that LF as an ideal autologous injectable filler is clinically applicable and easily available in patients with lymphedema. We recommend the further study and clinical use of this tissue as it exhibits important properties and qualities for future applications and research.

생태네트워크 구축을 위한 해안습지 기능평가 연구 - 충남 서해안을 대상으로 - (A Study on Function Assessment of Coastal Wetlands for Ecological Network Establishment -Focused on the Westcoast of Chungnam Province -)

  • 박미옥;박미란;구본학
    • 한국환경복원기술학회지
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    • 제10권6호
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    • pp.70-80
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    • 2007
  • This study was surveyed from January to september, 2007 in order to evaluate the function of coastal wetland as a ecological axis in korea peninsula. Assessment was done by RAM (Rapid Assessment Method). RAM is consisted of total 8 contents and divided into high, moderate, low. The preservation grade of RAM is divided into 4 grades; absolute preservation, preservation, improvement and improvement or restoration. Throughout survey on total 14 wetlands of marine, estuary wetland and back marsh which are distributed in west coast in chung-nam province, their function was assessed. As result, total all the 14 wetlands were judged as preservation grade by assessment of 8 functional contents. The function of wetlands assessed as preservation grade showed high in water quality protection and improvement. Also, showed high in vegetation diversity, wildlife habitat and aesthetic recreation. Meanwhile, showed low in ground water recharge, Shoreline/Stream Bank Protection, Flood/Stormwater storage and Flood flow alteration. Of wetlands evaluated as preservation grade, Dae-ho, Sinduri, Bu-Nam lake, Sowhang dune and keum river estuary were assessed as absolute preservative area owing to habitation of international protection species and endangered species. These wetlands are essential to be managed continuously as a area having high ecological value. Farther, this wetlands will be done as a axis of ecological network related to land ecosystem.

주름 개선을 위한 침 연구의 현황분석 (Recent Research Trends of Acupuncture for Wrinkle Treatment)

  • 정현석;김태준;박지연
    • Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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    • 제38권2호
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    • pp.62-74
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    • 2021
  • Objectives : The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of acupuncture and the details of acupuncture treatment methods on skin wrinkles. Methods : Search was conducted in Pubmed, KISS, and NDSL databases for acupuncture studies on skin wrinkles. The detailed therapeutic techniques of acupuncture used for skin wrinkles and the effect of acupuncture on skin wrinkle improvement were analyzed. Then, the study results using the same indicator were compared through meta-analysis in order to compare the effects of acupuncture with the control group. The quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was assessed using the risk of bias (ROB) assessment tool (Ver. 1.0, Cochrane Collaboration). Results : A total of 10 RCTs and 19 case series were included in this study. The most frequently used therapeutic technique for skin wrinkle improvement was Microneedle therapy system (MTS, n=19), and they were mostly used with aesthetic solutions (13 out of 19 studies). Skin wrinkle related indexes were most commonly used to evaluate skin wrinkle improvement (n=14). Panax Ginseng pharmacopuncture showed the most remarkable effect in improving the range of skin wrinkles and the depth of skin wrinkles. MTS+epidermal growth factor improved the levels of skin hydration, skin elasticity, and variation of skin pigment the most. MTS+Endothelial precursor cell improved the number of skin melanin the most. Three RCTs included in the meta-analysis showed moderate ROB on average. Conclusions : Acupuncture treatment was effective in improving skin wrinkles. However, a precise study design using unified indicators and appropriate controls needs to be performed in further studies in order to establish more convincing evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture for improving skin wrinkles.

Usefulness of a 1,064 nm Microlens Array-type, Picosecond-dominant Laser for Pigmented Scars with Improvement of Vancouver Scar Scale

  • Ahn, Kwang Hyeon;Park, Eun Soo;Nam, Seung Min
    • Medical Lasers
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    • 제8권1호
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    • pp.19-23
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    • 2019
  • Background and Objectives The picosecond 755 nm alexandrite laser was first approved by the US FDA in 2012. A previous study described the use of a 1,064 nm picosecond laser with a micro-lens array (MLA) in peri-areolar scarring from breast reconstruction surgery and reported significant improvement in the texture and aesthetic appearance of the scar without other wound complications. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the improvement of overall scarring, not just pigmentation, in the picosecond laser treatment of patients with pigmentations. Materials and Methods Sixteen patients who underwent 1,064 nm picosecond laser treatment from June 2016 to December 2018 were enrolled in this study. Patients received two to six sessions of picosecond laser treatment at intervals of 4 weeks. Before and after the laser treatment, the patients evaluated their own satisfaction score and a physician evaluated the Vancouver Scar Scale. To evaluate the satisfaction score and complication rate, a retrospective chart review was done. Results Seven were female and nine were male. The mean of the patients' satisfaction score before the treatment was 1.44 (interquartile range [IQR], 1-2) and 3.00 (IQR 2.25-3.75) six months after treatment. The mean of the Vancouver Scar Scale before the treatment was 9.69 (IQR 8-11), and 6.25 (IQR 5-7.75) six months after treatment. All the results were statistically significant (p<0.01). Conclusion This study provides evidence that the use of a 1,064 nm picosecond laser treatment for pigmented scars can be effective in improving the pigmentation and overall scar status, including vascularity, height, and pliability, with the results of a decrease in the VSS scores between treatments.

경관훼손지의 생태적 복구방안에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Ecological Restoration Strategies for the Disturbed Landscapes)

  • 김남춘
    • 한국환경복원기술학회지
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.28-44
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    • 1998
  • This study was conducted to suggest the ecological restoration strategies for the disturbed landscapes by theoretical study. Especially, it is aimed to suggest three objectives for restoration by using native plants ; (1) prevention or reduction of wind and water erosion, (2) provision of food and cover for variety of animal species, (3) improvement of the visual or aesthetic quality of disturbed sites. The main results were summarized as follows. 1. Cooperation between restoration ecologists and restoration practitioners is needed to delineate a scientific approach to restoration ; (1) Being aware of published literature that describes similar work and/or establish general principles. (2) Preparedness to carry out proper experiments to test ideas. (3) Preparedness to monitor fundamental parameters in a restoration scheme. (4) Providing information about the behavior of species. (5) Publish results. 2. There are three models of succession in theories of plant succession. The tolerance and facilitation models were recommended to ecological restoration. The inhibition model applies in most secondary succession, but the actual species which are introduced first may inhibit the germination and growth of slower-growing species, or they may prevent the growth of other species whose propagules arrive later. 3. The objectives of erosion control, wildlife habitat provision, and visual quality improvement are not mutually exclusive. However, many revegetation practices in the past have emphasized one of these aspects at the expense of the others. 4. A native plant community can be the model of ecological restoration. By stylization/abstraction of native plant community, trying to learn the most essential characteristics of community types - environmental factors ; dominant, prevalent, and "visual essence" species composition - in order to use such information in restoration. 5. After developing mass/spaces plan, match plant communities to the mass/space plan. In utilizing community grouping, there needs aesthetic ability to understand design elements. 6. Several hydrophytes such as Pennisetum saccharifluous, Themeda triandra, Cirsium pendulum show relatively good germination rates. In case of mesophytes and xerophytes, Arundinella hina, Artemisia princeps, Oenothera odorata and legumes seem to have quick-germinating abilities at barren sites. Pinus thunbergii, Rhus chinensis, Evodia daniellii, Alnus firma and Albizzia julibrissin can be considered as "late succession" woody plants because they show low germinating rates and slow growing habitat. 7. The seeds used for restoration should be collected within a certain radius of where it will be planted. Consideration in genetic issues in the collection and use of germplasm can increase the odds for successful restoration efforts. 8. The useful model in the "drift" pattern occurs so abundantly in naturally evolving landscapes. As one species diminishes in density, a second or third species are increased. Thus, dynamic interactions between species are created. Careful using of "drift phenomenon" in planting was recommended. 9. Virtually no stand of vegetation today is immune from the introduction and/or spreading of exotic species. Therefore, the perpetuation of a restored sites requires conscious monitoring and management. Thus, management would be the most important process in ecological restoration. 10. In order to keep the sites "natural", alternative management strategies would be applied in management ; Atenative management strategies are decelerating successional process, accelerating successional processes or modifying species composition. As management tools, mechanical, chemical, biological or environmental factor manipulation, e.g., fire could be used.

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골격성 III급 부정교합을 가진 환자에서 임플란트 지지 고정성 보철을 이용한 구강회복 증례 (A case of oral rehabilitation using implant fixed prosthesis (skeletal class III malocclusion patient))

  • 강민정;선민지;문홍석;김종은
    • 대한치과보철학회지
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    • 제61권2호
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    • pp.125-134
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    • 2023
  • 골격성 3급 부정교합은 중심위 간섭이 없다면 매우 안정적인 교합 양식이다. 또한 특징적으로 전방 유도가 없고 전치부 반대교합이 동반될 경우 적절한 교합접촉이 없을 수도 있다. 이러한 환자에서 다양한 원인으로 다수 치아를 상실하여 광범위한 구강 회복을 필요로 하는 경우, 환자의 교합관계, 안모의 변화, 측두하악관절의 평가 등 정확한 진단과 면밀한 분석이 필수적이다. 환자의 주소에 따라 심미적 개선을 위해서는 악교정 수술이 동반되는 경우가 많으나 사정 상 불가능한 경우, 최소한의 수직고경 거상을 통해 부분적으로 심미적 개선이 달성될 수 있다. 측두하악관절 장애, 비기능적 악습관 발생, 저작근의 긴장 등 예기치 못한 문제가 발생할 수 있기에 본 환자에서는 가역적인 임시 가철성 의치를 통해 적응 가능 여부를 확인하였으며, 이후 고정성 임시 보철물을 통해 악관절 및 저작근의 적응 여부를 면밀히 관찰하였다. 이후 단계적 치료과정을 통해 상악 전악 임플란트 지지 고정성 보철물과 하악 고정성 보철물을 통해 안정적인 구치부 지지를 얻고 상악 전치부 심미의 부분적 개선을 이루었기에 본 결과를 보고하고자 한다.

L-α-아미노산의 주기적 도포에 의한 피부개선 효능과 소비자 체감 효능 연구 (A Study of Improvement of Skin Condition and Sensory Efficacy by Periodic Application of L-α-Amino Acid)

  • 권구철;이성우;안병준;강내규;박선규;박상욱
    • 대한화장품학회지
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    • 제45권1호
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    • pp.9-17
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    • 2019
  • 본 연구에서는 천연 보습인자의 구성 성분인 L-${\alpha}$-아미노산을 피부에 주기적으로 반복 도포하여 일반적으로 알려진 보습뿐 만 아니라 L-${\alpha}$-아미노산을 피부 톤과 결의 개선제로 활용하였다. L-${\alpha}$-아미노산의 알킬기(R)의 극성과 비극성에 따라 두 그룹으로 나누어 각질케어 효능을 확인하였다. 그 결과, 극성 알킬기를 갖는 L-${\alpha}$-아미노산 콤플렉스(L-${\alpha}$-아미노산-콤플렉스-1)가 비극성 알킬기를 갖는 L-${\alpha}$-아미노산 콤플렉스(L-${\alpha}$-아미노산-콤플렉스-2)에 비해 21% 향상된 효능을 나타내었다. 임상 실험을 위해 20 - 40대 11인의 여성에게 실험군으로서 L-${\alpha}$-아미노산 콤플렉스-1을 포함한 에멀전을 오른쪽 뺨에 8주간 매일 도포하고 대조군으로서 L-${\alpha}$-아미노산 콤플렉스-1를 포함하지 않은 에멀전을 왼쪽 뺨에 같은 방법으로 도포하였다. 피부 톤의 개선은 $JANUS^{(R)}$ 장비를 통해 측정하고 이미지분석 소프트웨어를 이용하여 분석하였으며, 피부 결의 개선은 phaseshift rapid in-vivo measurement of the skin (PRIMOS)장비를 이용하여 기기적으로 측정하고 분석하였다. 그 결과, 피부 톤 11.7%, 피부 결 6.7%의 개선을 확인하였다. 또한 피험자에게 심미적으로 느껴지는 개선에 대해 설문조사를 실시하여 피부개선의 체감도를 바탕으로 기기측정 결과를 통해 나타난 L-${\alpha}$-아미노산 도포의 효능을 평가하였다. 본 연구 결과를 통해, 약산성(pH 6.5)조건에서 피부 자극을 유발하지 않음과 동시에 생리학적인 개선을 통한 피부 톤과 결의 개선을 기대할 수 있으며, 화장품 소재로서 심미적 만족감을 줄 수 있는 물질로 L-${\alpha}$-아미노산이 활용될 수 있을 것이라 생각된다.