• 한국조경학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2003

This study is to find physiological effects of acoustic information on landscape preference. Both the volume and the rate of $\alpha$-waves and $\beta$-waves were used to measure the effects in the study. The result of this study are summarized as follows: The outputting amount of $\alpha$-waves are sorted by different types of visual and acoustic factors. The results show that acoustic factors interacted with visual factors. That is, although visual factors are positive, the volume of $\alpha$-waves depends upon the character of acoustic factors; positive acoustic factors produce more $\alpha$-waves than negative or neutral(soundless) acoustic factors. Also the volume of $\alpha$-waves increase in the case of positive acoustic factors even if there is the same negative visual information. The results show that the volume of $\alpha$-waves increase without connecting with the types of visual factors. The volume of $\beta$-waves are largely reduced when visual stimulus is positive and soundless stimulus is provided. On the other hand, they generally increase when both visual and acoustic stimuli are negative, which fosters extremely unstable, tense and upset stress. The rate of $\alpha$-waves increase according to supplying positive acoustic factors in the opposed visual factors. The rate of wave(shouldn't be $\alpha$-waves\ulcorner) is high if both visual and acoustic factors are positive, so it is the most comfortable and causes no stress. Preference is the lowest if visual and acoustic factors are negative, but a -waves are conspicuously low in positive visual and negative acoustic factors.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양정보통신학회 2007년도 추계종합학술대회
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• pp.170-174
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• 2007

뇌파에 관한 연구는 의학 및 공학 분야에서 많이 활성화 되어 있지만, 침구학에서의 뇌파분석에 과한 연구는 아직 많이 이루어져야 할 부분 중 하나이다. 그러므로 본 연구는 침구요법 중 간접 뜸 자극에 의한 뇌파를 분석하고 자율신경계와의 상관관계를 분석을 하고자 한다. 본 연구의 실험은 간접 쑥 뜸을 인체의 중완, 신궐, 관원의 경혈 점에 자극하고, 자극 전, 자극 중, 자극 후 1시간, 그리고 자극 후 2시간 일 때의 뇌파를 측정한다. 그리고 측정된 데이타는 Matlab 7.0을 이용하여 FFT 및 주파수 파워 스펙트럼을 적용하여 ${\alpha}$, ${\beta}$, ${\delta}$, ${\theta}$파 성분을 자극 단계별로 나누어 주파수 각 성분 비율의 변화, 그리고 진폭의 크기변화량에 대하여 분석 고찰하였다. 본 연구의 결과, EEG 데이터를 FFT를 적용하여 ${\alpha}$, ${\beta}$, ${\delta}$, ${\theta}$파의 비율을 분석한 결과 ${\alpha}$파가 자극 전보다 자극 후 약 2배 정도 증가하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 그리고 전체의 파워스펙트럼 분석에서 ${\alpha}$파, ${\beta}$파의 에너지가 전체적으로 감소하므로 부교감신경이 활성화됨을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구와 기존 연구의 결과를 비교해 보면, 간접 뜸 자극은 자율신경계의 변화에 영향을 줄 수 있으며 ${\alpha}$파의 비율적 증가로 긴장 상태나 스트레스 상태의 사람에게 안정을 가져다 줄 수 있음을 확인 할 수 있었다.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.102-107
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• 2016

This review will summarize EEG studies of learning and memory based on frequency bands including theta waves (4-7 Hz), gamma waves (> 30 Hz) and alpha waves (7-12 Hz). Authors searched and reviewed EEG papers especially focusing on learning and memory from PubMed. Theta waves are associated with acquisition of new information from stimuli. Gamma waves are connected with comparing and binding old information in preexisting memory and new information from stimuli. Alpha waves are linked with attention. Eventually it mediates the learning and memory process. Although EEG studies of learning and memory still have controversial issues, the future EEG studies will facilitate clinical benefits by virtue of more developed and encouraging prospects.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.602-610
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• 2000

Taekukkwon was practiced far health previously. The experimental group consisted of undergraduate and graduate students practising in the above disciplines at Myong Ji University. The group consisted of three female and three male students and the aim of this research was to measure the brain wave change for opened and closed eyes. The result of this research are as follows. Firstly, when students were subjected to basic open eye brain wave tests, beta-waves displayed for all regions of the brain. In the frontal region fast beta-waves were displayed and in the central region alpha-waves were displayed. Secondly, in the closed eye brain wave tests, the control group displayed beta-waves in some regions and alpha waves in external and internal regions. For all students\` brain-wave patterns, the amplitude of the alpha-wave was low and the frequency was high. In some students theta-waves were displayed. Taekukkwon practice relaxes the mind and body and helps relieve social stress which shows that taichichuan practices is beneficial. Finally, characteristics of the subjects were mostly type A so the personalities of the subjects were fast and aggressive. This research shows a definite link between personality and personal relationships with beta-waves emissions. So, further research is required in the future to investigate this relationship. The subjects consumed too large amount of foods so it was necessary to change their dietary habits taking into consideration on total calories, fats, and protein. It was also necessary to carrying out nutrition education to the students in emphasizing appropriate attitudes in general health and dietary behavior.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.536-545
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• 2021

본 연구는 전기향로를 이용한 침향 흡입이 스트레스와 뇌파에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위해 시행되었다. 'H' 발달센터 공고로 모집한 성인 남녀 16명 대상으로 2019년도 09월부터 2020년 4월까지 실시하였다. 전기향로에 침향편(沈香片)을 올려놓고 침향 흡입 전과 후의 스트레스 반응과 뇌파 측정을 비교 분석하여 침향 흡입이 스트레스 대처자원의 가능성을 알아보고자 하는 것이다. 뇌파 측정은 19 Channel, Brainmaster Discovery로 하였으며, 분석은 NeuroGuide와 LORETA를 사용하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS/WIN 21.0 프로그램으로 기술 통계, Wilcoxon 부호 순위 검정을 하였다. 결과는 첫째, 침향 흡입 후 스트레스 반응 지수는 분노, 우울, 신체화 모든 항목에서 유의수준 0.01로 유의미한 차이로 감소하였다. 둘째, 침향 흡입 후 뇌파에서 측정 부위 19곳 중에서 FP1 1곳을 제외한 18곳에서 Alpha Wave가 증가하였고, 유의수준 0.05에서 확인되었다. 감정에 영향을 주는 영역(우측 측두엽, T6)에서 침향 흡입 전과 후의 차이가 가장 크게 나타났다. 셋째, LORETA 분석 결과 침향 흡입 후 기억과 정서적 활동에 중요한 뇌 영역(BA40)에서 Alpha Wave가 증가하였다. 이러한 결과로 전기향로를 이용한 침향 흡입이 스트레스와 뇌파에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳐 스트레스 대처 자원이 될 가능성을 확인하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.1800-1805
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• 2008

시로아비앙가는 인도의 고대의 의학서이면서 건강관리의 지침서인 아유르베다의 한 시술법이다. 본 연구는 시로아비앙가가 스트레스 완화에 미치는 효과를 20대 여성을 대상으로 살펴보았다. 이 실험은 뇌파측정을 통해 알아보았는데, 시로아비앙가 마사지가 좌뇌의 델타파와 우뇌의 델타파, 세타파를 떨어뜨리고, 우뇌의 알파파와 SMR파, 로우베타파는 증가시키는 것으로 나타났다. 수면 시에 나타나는 델타파와 세타파가 깨어있을 때 높게 나타난 것은 대상자가 스트레스와 긴장상태에 있음을 의미하고, 시로아비앙가 마사지 이후에 델타파와 세타파가 감소하는 결과는 긴장상태가 완화됨을 나타낸다. 뇌가 활동하고 있을 때 나오는 알파파는 심신이 이완되어 편안할 때 가장 많이 나오는 뇌파이다. 따라서 알파파가 시로아비앙가 마사지 후 증가하는 점은 시로아비앙가 마사지가 스트레스 완화에 영향을 미침을 알 수 있다.

• 대한교통학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.560-569
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• 2016

운전자의 정신부하는 교통사고를 감소하는데 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 선행연구에서 나타나고 있다. 본 연구에서는 도로 및 환경요소 뿐만 아니라 운전자의 알파파, 베타파, 감마파를 측정할 수 있는 운전시뮬레이터를 활용하여 분석자료를 확보하였다. 운전자의 운전부하와 감마파의 연관성을 분석하기 위한 방법으로 로지스틱모형을 적용하였다. 분석결과, 도로의 커브가 많을수록 운전자의 베타 영역은 증가하는 반면 알파와 감마 영역은 감소되는 것으로 나타났다. 그리고, 운전부하는 감마영역과 음의 상관관계를 지닌 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로, 직선구간에서의 도로주행이 운전자의 스트레스를 줄이고 행복감을 높일 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국식품영양과학회 2001년도 International Symposium on Food,Nutrition and Health for 21st Century
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• pp.38-47
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• 2001

L-theanine is a unique amino acid, found almost solely in tea plants. It is the main component responsible for the exotic taste of green tea. In our studies of L-theanine, we have found a variety of biological activities including relaxation and the alleviation of PMS. In general, animals generate very weak electric pulses on the surface of the brain, called brain waves. Brain waves are classified into four types, namely $\alpha$, $\beta$, $\delta$ and $\theta$-waves, based on their frequency. Brain waves correlate with individual mental conditions. For example, generation of $\alpha$-waves is considered an index of relaxation. In human volunteers, $\alpha$-waves were generated on the occipital and parietal regions of the brain surface within 40 minutes after the oral administration of 50 or 200 mg Suntheanine$^{TM}$ without causing drowsiness. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a symptom unique to women which appears in the luteal phase from the ovulation period through the first day of menstruation. It possesses characteristics of having a peak just prior to menstruation and disappearing 1 - 2 days following the start of menstruation. Symptoms of PMS are generally categorized as mental, physical and social symptoms. When comparing the reported Symptoms of PMS by the methods of MDQ score, the Suntheanine$^{TM}$ group was found to have a lower incidence of PMS symptoms, including physical, mental and social symptoms. Overall, a significant alleviation of PMS symptoms by the administration of 200 mg Suntheanine$^{TM}$ was observed. With the successful industrial production of L-theanine, we are now able to supply Suntheanine$^{TM}$, offering a tremendous opportunity for designing functional foods targeting relaxation and the alleviation of PMS.

• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.64-69
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• 2017

Purpose: Breathing can be controlled either unconsciously or consciously. In Asian countries, various conscious breathing-control techniques have been practiced for many years to promote health and wellbeing. However, the exact mechanism underlying these techniques has not yet been established. The purpose of this study is to explore the physiological mechanism explaining how conscious breathing control could affect the autonomic nervous system, brain activity, and mental changes. Methods: The coupling phenomenon among breathing rhythm, heart rate variability, and brain waves was explored theoretically based on the research hypothesis and a review of the literature. Results: Respiratory sinus arrhythmia is a well-known phenomenon in which heart rate changes to become synchronized with breathing: inhalation increases heart rate and exhalation decreases it. HRV BFB training depends on conscious breathing control. During coherent sinusoidal heart rate changes, brain ${\alpha}$ waves could be enhanced. An increase in ${\alpha}$ waves was also found and the synchronicity between heart beat rhythm and brain wave became strengthened during meditation. Conclusion: In addition to the effect of emotion on breathing patterns, conscious breathing could change heart beat rhythms and brainwaves, and subsequently affect emotional status.

• Journal of Photoscience
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.530-533
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• 2002

We present a case of The Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS), showing a remission during a recently developed noninvasive therapy. Two weeks after an appearance of cough and fever, a 35 years old Japanese male developed diplopia, ataxia and numbness of his fingers and toes. He was diagnosed as MFS, and a fixed dose of prednisolone acetate (60mg/day) was administered for 3 months, but little improvement was observed. In addition to this administration, we tried 20 minutes of Photic Feedback (PFB) treatment daily for 40 days. The PFB system detects brain waves from the subject's forehead, and extracts alpha waves by the band-pass filter with a center frequency set at 10.0Hz. It also simultaneously modulates the augmentation of a red light-emitting diode, corresponding with the amplitudes of the extracted alpha waves. In this treatment, this adjusted photic stimulation was given to the subject's closed eyes, resulting in the effective alpha enhancement by photic driving response. The numbness increased during each of PFB treatment, but the symptoms started to improve gradually after 10 days. Other symptoms disappeared after 40 days. CD20 levels increased with this treatment. This case suggests that the PFB treatment may speed the natural remission of MFS. This treatment may be worth considering in patients who suffer polyneuropathy.