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Memory Rehabilitation in the Elderly: A Theoretical Review (노인의 기억 재활: 이론적 개관)

  • Park, Min
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.925-940
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    • 2008
  • As the proportion of old people in contemporary societies steadily increases, the influence on cognitive rehabilitation strategy of the memory deficit associated with normal and pathological aging grows greater as well. This paper reviewed the current memory rehabilitation techniques for older adults. In the first part of this article, human memory systems as a framework for understanding memory aging were considered. In the second part, research findings concerning memory performance in normal aging and Alzheimer's disease were reviewed. Finally, recent evidence for the kinds of memory rehabilitation procedures with proven efficacy were offered. The existent memory rehabilitation technique have focused on prompt of residual explicit memory, use of preserved implicit memory, utilization of memory external memory aids. A suggestion of memory training based on brain plasticity as a novel approach is offered.

A Study on the Relationship between Aging and Partial Discharge Characteristics of the Mica/Epoxy Composite Insulation Systems (l) (Mica/Epoxy 복합 절연계통의 부분방전 특성과 열화 관계에 관한 연구(I))

  • Kang, D.S.;Lee, W.Y.;Park, C.H.;Kwak, Y.S.;Kim, K.Y.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1992.07b
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    • pp.976-979
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    • 1992
  • There are lots of problem which are delaminations and partial discharge of insulation materials in high-voltage rotating machines caused by mechanical, electrical and thermal aging. Several experiments have been aiming at finding the useful diagnostic parameters from the partial discharge characteristics by applying a new measurement techniques. This paper deals with the partial discharge characteristics (pulse height, pulse angle, pulse frequency spectrum and time interval), which may be a useful diagnostic concept in predicting insulation condition of mica/epoxy composite insulation materials, by using several measurement equipments (frequency spectrum analyzer. multichannel analyzer and time interval analyzer).

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A Study on Revision Method of Historical Fault Data Considering Maintenance Effect to Use Proportional Aging Reduction(PAR) (PAR기법을 이용하여 유지보수 영향을 고려한 고장 데이터의 보정기법에 관한 연구)

  • Chu, Cheol-Min;Kim, Jae-Chul;Moon, Jong-Fil;Lee, Hee-Tae;Park, Chang-Ho
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2006.11a
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    • pp.9-11
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    • 2006
  • This paper suggests a revision method for historical fault data using Proportional Aging Reduction(PAR) to consider maintenance effect in time-varying failure rate. In order to product time-varying failure rate, the historical fault data are necessary. However, the maintenance record could be left out in historical data by spot operator's mistake. In this case, the failure rate is produced less than the average failure rate for increasing equipments' life-time by maintenance effect. Hence, it is necessary for new time-varying failure rate to extract maintenance effect from the existing fault data. In this paper, the revision method to reduce equipments' life-time, adversely using PAR among three techniques to consider maintenance effect.

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Interfacial Effects on the Aging of Power Cables (계면특성이 전력케이블 열화에 미치는 영향)

  • Han, Jae-Hong;Yi, Dong-Young;Kim, Sang-Joon
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1997.07d
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    • pp.1393-1395
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    • 1997
  • In order to investigate the interfacial effects on the aging of power cables, we analyzed recently failed cables using characterization techniques. In this study, some cables showed a convolution which can cause the concentration of electric field and carbonized impurities at the surface of insulation. Also there is a relation between the degree of cross- linking and volume resistivity. From the hot oil test, the sites of water tree and void coincided with each other.

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Optimizatio of Processing Conditions for Smoked Eggs Aging and Pressurizing Techniques (숙성 및 가압 방식에 의한 훈제 계란의 제조 공정 최적화)

  • Kim, Jin-Gon;Hwang, Yong-Il;Kwon, Sang-Chul
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.18 no.6
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    • pp.375-380
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    • 2017
  • This study assessed the technology to minimize the discoloration to reduce the defect rate and penetrate the curing solution through the egg shells to produce quality smoked eggs that meet the preference of consumers. The discoloration refers to the defects on the colors of egg shells due to overheated smoking fluids, causing the eggs to be discarded. The manufacturing process was prepared by the manufacturer of the regular smoked egg manufacturing process. A preliminary study found that the preferred salinity of smoked eggs was 1.67~2.00% and the major processing factors have been set to maintain the optimal salinity of smoked eggs and an industrially attainable minimum defect rate below 3%. When the eggs were aged at $50^{\circ}C$ for 96 hours to produce the smoked eggs, the discoloration rate was 0%. When the circulatory dipping method was applied, 3.00% salinity was achieved after 8 hours. When the eggs were smoked at that time, the salinity was 1.67%. With a $2.07kg/cm^2$ pressure, 3.33% salinity was achieved after 4 hours and 2.00% salinity was achieved when the smoked eggs were produced. To identify the most efficient pressurizing method, 0.52, 1.55, 1.86, 2.07, 2.38, 2.58, and $3.62kg/cm^2$ were applied, the discoloration rate was 2.2% after 4 hours under a $2.07kg/cm^2$ pressure. The aging and pressurized method is considered to be the basis for reducing the manufacturing time and decreasing the rate of error during the smoked eggs process.

Analysis of Activation Energy of Thermal Aging Embrittlement in Cast Austenite Stainless Steels (주조 오스테나이트 스테인리스강의 열취화 활성화에너지 분석)

  • Gyeong-Geun Lee;Suk-Min Hong;Ji-Su Kim;Dong-Hyun Ahn;Jong-Min Kim
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Pressure Vessels and Piping
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.56-65
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    • 2024
  • Cast austenitic stainless steels (CASS) and austenitic stainless steel weldments with a ferrite-austenite duplex structure are widely used in nuclear power plants, incorporating ferrite phase to enhance strength, stress relief, and corrosion resistance. Thermal aging at 290-325℃ can induce embrittlement, primarily due to spinodal decomposition and G-phase precipitation in the ferrite phase. This study evaluates the effects of thermal aging by collecting and analyzing various mechanical properties, such as Charpy impact energy, ferrite microhardness, and tensile strength, from various literature sources. Different model expressions, including hyperbolic tangent and phase transformation equations, are applied to calculate activation energy (Q) of room-temperature impact energies, and the results are compared. Additionally, predictive models for Q based on material composition are evaluated, and the potential of machine learning techniques for improving prediction accuracy is explored. The study also examines the use of ferrite microhardness and tensile strength in calculating Q and assessing thermal embrittlement. The findings provide insights for developing advanced prediction models for the thermal embrittlement behavior of CASS and the weldments of austenitic steels, contributing to the safety and reliability of nuclear power plant components.

Marginal microleakage of cervical composite resin restorations bonded using etch-and-rinse and self-etch adhesives: two dimensional vs. three dimensional methods

  • Khoroushi, Maryam;Ehteshami, Ailin
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • v.41 no.2
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    • pp.83-90
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    • 2016
  • Objectives: This study was evaluated the marginal microleakage of two different adhesive systems before and after aging with two different dye penetration techniques. Materials and Methods: Class V cavities were prepared on the buccal and lingual surfaces of 48 human molars. Clearfil SE Bond and Single Bond (self-etching and etchand-rinse systems, respectively) were applied, each to half of the prepared cavities, which were restored with composite resin. Half of the specimens in each group underwent 10,000 cycles of thermocycling. Microleakage was evaluated using two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) dye penetration techniques separately for each half of each specimen. Data were analyzed with SPSS 11.5 (SPSS Inc.), using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests (${\alpha}=0.05$). Results: The difference between the 2D and 3D microleakage evaluation techniques was significant at the occlusal margins of Single bond groups (p = 0.002). The differences between 2D and 3D microleakage evaluation techniques were significant at both the occlusal and cervical margins of Clearfil SE Bond groups (p = 0.017 and p = 0.002, respectively). The difference between the 2D and 3D techniques was significant at the occlusal margins of non-aged groups (p = 0.003). The difference between these two techniques was significant at the occlusal margins of the aged groups (p = 0.001). The Mann-Whitney test showed significant differences between the two techniques only at the occlusal margins in all specimens. Conclusions: Under the limitations of the present study, it can be concluded that the 3D technique has the capacity to detect occlusal microleakage more precisely than the 2D technique.

A Structural Analysis of Successful Aging Factors for Korean Elderly (한국 노인의 성공적인 노화요인의 구조분석)

  • Kim, Kyoung-Ho;Kim, Ji-Hoon
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.71-87
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study were to identify factors of successful aging and to suggest a successful aging model of elderly using Rowe & Kahn's model of successful aging. The components of the factors consisted of healthful status, physical·cognitive functions, psychosocial characteristics and productive activities. Data were collected from 2,958 elderly who has spouse and aged 65 above in KOSA Panel. Data were analyzed by Amos program 7.0 version. The statistical techniques were used descriptive statistics χ2 and covariance structural analysis. Major findings of this study were as follows; Healthful status were positively related to increasing effort on physical·cognitive functions as well as psychosocial characteristics. Physical·cognitive functions were positively and directly related to psychosocial characteristics and productive activities. Psychosocial characteristics were positively and directly related to productive activities. Physical·cognitive functions and psychosocial characteristics were increased by receiving a direct and positive effort from healthful status. Productive activities were increased by receiving a direct and positive effort from physical·cognitive functions and psychosocial characteristics. Specific and realistic measures should be prepared for successful aging not only for present elderly but also for the future elderly people. Further research should be continued and encouraged to improve the implications for the successful aging especially in korea.

Rejuvenation Technologies for Hot Gas Path Components made of Nickel Based Superalloys (니켈기 초합금 소재 고온부 부품의 재생정비기술)

  • Kang, Sin-Ho;Choi, Heui-Sook;Kim, Dae-Eun
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.424-429
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    • 2003
  • Hot gas path components, which are made of nickel based superalloys, are subject to periodic replacement due to degradation of thermomechanical properties that might bring catastrophic failure during normal operation of gas turbine units. In order to rejuvenate the metallurgical condition of the serviced components, heat treating techniques such as solution annealing and aging heat treatments have widely been employed. However, the effectiveness of those typical heat treatments is not apparent enough in terms of quantitative grounds. On the other hand the demand of the rejuvenation heat treatment and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) have constantly been raised by the end users. Therefore it is necessary to verify how the typical heat treating techniques affect to the aged and degraded material. As the result of experimental work in this study, GTD-111 and GTD-222 Ni-based superalloys were collected and analyzed quantitatively through microscopic observation, microhardness evaluation and creep test.

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Diagnosis of Cast Resin Transformer Using Analysis of Surface Temperature Distribution (표면온도분포 분석을 이용한 몰드 변압기 진단)

  • Lim, Yong-Bae;Chun, Jong-Chul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2003.07a
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    • pp.444-447
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    • 2003
  • All objects with some temperature above absolute zero radiate in the infrared. The intensity of the infrared radiated from a object defends on the condition and temperature on the surface of the one. The present, these techniques are frequently adopted into diagnosis for electricity equipments. Simply, however, the applied techniques are passive thermal testing for the detection of loosened terminals and overcurrent. In this paper, a infrared thermal imager was applied to high voltage windings of cast resin transformers, and the accumulated value of the result temperatures was used for evaluating remained lifetime of them. At each aging level, dielectric loss tangent test was carried out. The results offered capabilities for deciding the condition of the transformers suffering difficulties to diagnose.

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