• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.63-71
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• 2010

The spontaneous mutant circling mouse (cir/cir) shows a circling behavior and hearing loss. We produced transgenic mice overexpressing transmembrane inner ear (tmie) gene, the causative gene, for the phenotypic rescue of the circling mouse. Through the continuous breeding with circling mice, the cir/cir homozygous mice carrying the transgene (cir/cir-tg) were produced. The rescued cir/cir-tg mice were able to swim in the water with proper orientation and did not show any circling behavior like wild type mice. Western blot and immunohistochemical analysis exhibited that the transgenic tmie was expressed in the inner ear. Inner and outer hair cells were recovered in the cochlea and spiral ganglion neurons were also recovered in the rescued mice. Auditory brainstem response (ABR) test demonstrated that the cir/cir-tg mice are able to respond to sound. This study demonstrates that tmie transgene can recover the hearing impairment and abnormal behavior in the circling mouse.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.499-505
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• 2012

Objective: Research on the transformation of interaction between mobile machines and users through analysis on current gesture interface technology development trend. Background: For smooth interaction between machines and users, interface technology has evolved from "command line" to "mouse", and now "touch" and "gesture recognition" have been researched and being used. In the future, the technology is destined to evolve into "multi-modal", the fusion of the visual and auditory senses and "3D multi-modal", where three dimensional virtual world and brain waves are being used. Method: Within the development of computer interface, which follows the evolution of mobile machines, actively researching gesture interface and related technologies' trend and development will be studied comprehensively. Through investigation based on gesture based information gathering techniques, they will be separated in four categories: sensor, touch, visual, and multi-modal gesture interfaces. Each category will be researched through technology trend and existing actual examples. Through this methods, the transformation of mobile machine and human interaction will be studied. Conclusion: Gesture based interface technology realizes intelligent communication skill on interaction relation ship between existing static machines and users. Thus, this technology is important element technology that will transform the interaction between a man and a machine more dynamic. Application: The result of this study may help to develop gesture interface design currently in use.

• 음성과학
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.133-149
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• 2006

This study attempted to compare acoustic parameters, physiological observation and perceptual evaluation values obtained from the treatment and control groups in order to find out which of the self voice feedback therapies was better and which methods to train them were more effective. The experimental group carried out various self voice feedback therapies while the control group did only vocal hygiene. The acoustic measurement and voice manipulation for providing the patients visual, auditory feedback were done by a speech analysis software, Praat. The authors designed vocal hygiene, abdominal respiration and Praat self voice feedback therapies and applied them to 15 patients while applying only one vocal hygiene to 15 of the control group. For the purpose of examining the degree of their voice improvement after the treatment, pre- mid- and final evaluations were made for the two groups at the beginning, the 6th week and immediately after the 8th treatment session. Results of this study were as follows: The treatment group showed much improvement after receiving the voice treatment. In particular, acoustical and physiological indices from the optical endoscopy, pitch variation(Jitter), amplitude variation (Shimmer), maximum phonation time(MPT), and psychoacoustic evaluation showed statistically significant improvements over the control groups.

• 말소리와 음성과학
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.213-221
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• 2010

The number of North Korean refugees entering South Korea is continuously increasing. North Korean speakers show significant differences in vowel and consonant phonetics, length of vowels, and the rhythm and intonation of sentences. The object of this research was to examine the effectiveness of a speech intervention program for North Korean refugees using visual feedback through acoustical analysis for intonation. The subjects were three adults with no speech disabilities who had been in South Korea for less than five years. They had not received any prior treatment for inflection change. The program was set in a discourse situation and used Praat to evaluate intonation and provide visual feedback as demonstrating proper intonation changes through pitch contour. The results after intervention are as follows. First, intonation was significantly improved according to a 5-point subjective evaluation scale. Second, the pitch contour was similar to the contour of standard South Korean pronunciation. The subjects were very satisfied with this initial treatment and showed a high level of motivation. In subsequent study, the development of intervention and the comparison of interventions will be needed as well.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.539-546
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• 1998

본 연구에서는 시각과 청각자극을 대표하는 색과 음악자극 하에서 인감의 감성을 정량적으로 평가하고 색감성과 음악감성 사이의 상관성을 조사하였다. 감성의 정량화를 위하여 7점 척도 20항목의 설문지를 통한 의미 미분법과 요인분석을 사용하여 피험자의 주관적 평가를 수행하였고, 뇌전도, 심전도, 피부 전도도, 호흡률 등의 생체신호를 측정, 분석하였다. 피험사의 주관적 평가로부터 각 자극에 대한 대표 감성어휘를 도출하였으며, 생체신호의 분석을 통하여 본 논문에서 제안한 정규화된 변수 값으로 색자극콰 음악자극에 대한 감성을 정량적으로 평가하여 지표화할 수 있었다. 또한 색자극과 음악자극 사이의 상관성을 Kendall의 상관계수로 분석한 결과 0.461에서 0.810의 상관성이 있음을 확인하였다. 본 연구에서 사용한 감성어휘 추출방법이나 감성지표 개발 방법은 감성제품 개발이나 색치료, 음악치료 등에 이용될 수 있다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.1655-1662
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• 2018

This paper studies the magnetic fields between the power lines which are finite length and other ones which are infinitely long around the first tower in the proximity of the power transformers. They will be used as a source of disturbance applied to the power line. The method applied in this study was gradual; develop the theoretical formulation of the magnetic fields of these lines which are finite length and other ones which are infinitely long, examine the effects of different couplings between the different neighboring lines and the distribution transformers on behavior of magnetic fields. The method also focused on the experimental results analyzing the magnetic fields which will be used as a source applied to the auditory implants EMC. The theoretical and experimental results were compared and discussed for three power lines (90kV, 150kV and 225kV) near the power station, and it proved the effect of these substations on the simulated and measured results of the magnetic field. The maximum intensities of magnetic fields measured at the height of 1m from the ground for the circuit of three lines close to each substation were significantly lower than the ICNIRP reference levels for occupational and non occupational exposures.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.48-52
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• 2019

Background and Objectives : Functional aphonia is characterized by incomplete closure of the vocal folds. Semi-occluded vocal tract exercise (SOVTE) allows smoothly vocal folds collision without damage to the vocal folds tissues to produce normal vocal intensity. The purpose of this study is to report the effect of SOVTE in patients with functional aphonia. Materials and Method : Seven patients diagnosed with functional aphonia were treated with 1-3 voice therapy sessions using voiced lip-trill, humming, Lax Vox in SOVTE. To assess the effectiveness of semi-occluded vocal tract exercise, cepstral analysis and auditory perceptual assessment were performed before and after voice therapy. Results : F0 (fundamental frequency), CPP (cepstral peak prominence) and L/H ratio (low/high spectral ratio) were significantly increased, while CPP Standard deviation, L/H ratio Standard deviation were decreased. In addition, 'Grade', 'Breathiness' and 'Asthenia' were significantly decreased in the GRBAS scale after SOVTE (p<0.05). Conclusion : In our study, SOVTE seemed to be effective to elicit voice quickly and promote vocal folds vibration without muscular effort in patients with functional aphonia.

• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.7-15
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• 2024

The bakery cafe and dessert industry in Korea is expanding, but it requires continuous innovation to remain competitive and adaptable. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of five sense factors on customer satisfaction and relationship continuance intention in Korean dessert cafes. A survey was conducted among 200 consumers who had visited a Korean dessert cafe in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. Regression analysis was conducted for hypothesis testing, and the research results are as follows. First, among the five sensory factors in Korean dessert cafes, gustatory, visual, and olfactory factors positively impacted customer satisfaction and relationship continuance intention. These results suggest that the taste and presentation of Korean desserts in cafes and the aroma of both the desserts and the café are essential. However, auditory and tactile factors did not impact customer satisfaction and intention to continue the relationship. Second, customer satisfaction improved the intention to continue the relationship. This finding suggests that improving customer satisfaction in Korean dessert cafes positively impacts maintaining customer loyalty. Therefore, operators of Korean dessert cafes should consider gustatory, visual, and olfactory aspects when developing dessert menus and planning the physical environment of their restaurants.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.11-21
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• 2016

목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 국내에서 개발된 아동감각처리척도(Sensory Processing Scale for Children: SPS-C)의 구성타당도와 내적일치도를 검증하는 것이다. 연구방법 : 2014년 11월부터 2016년 6월까지 감각처리 문제가 있는 만 3~5세 아동 117명을 대상으로 SPS-C 평가를 시행한 자료를 바탕으로 요인 분석과 내적 일치도 분석을 시행하였다. 결과 : 요인분석 결과, 청각, 시각, 촉각 영역은 각각 높은 요인 부하량으로 묶였으며, 전정감각과 고유수용성감각은 두 영역의 요인 부하량이 중복되는 경향으로 나타났다. 내적 일치도 검증 결과 전체 척도의 내적 일치도는 .728이었으며, 각 영역별 내적 일치도는 .323~.636 수준의 신뢰도를 보였다. 결론 : 본 연구 결과를 바탕으로 SPS-C의 타당도와 신뢰도가 검증되었으며, 추후 연구에서는 다양한 타당도와 신뢰도 검증 및 표준화 연구가 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.65-81
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• 2010

본 연구는 소뇌 별아교세포종 발병으로 인해 소뇌 수술을 받은 12세 환아의 보행 기능 개선을 위해 RAS 보행훈련을 실시하여 보행인자의 변화를 관찰한 사례연구이다. 객관적 분석을 위해 VICON 370 Motion Analysis System을 이용한 동작분석을 RAS 보행 훈련 사전 사후에 실시하였다. 매 회기 30분씩 총 9회의 훈련을 실시한 결과 시공간적 지표 중 분속수, 보행속도, 보행시간, 보장, 활보장의 증가와 운동형상학적 지표의 움직임이 정상범주의 형상과 근접해가는 경향성을 나타내었다. 이는 RAS 보행훈련 후 보행의 효율성이 증진되는 것으로 해석될 수 있다. 이는 신체적 재활이 요구되는 여러 대상군에게 적용 가능성을 보여주었으며 효율성 검증을 위한 후속 연구가 요구된다.