• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.191-196
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• 2015

Attenuated functional exercise capacity in elderly and diseased populations is a common problem, and stems primarily from physical inactivity. Decreased function and exercise capacity can be restored by maintaining muscular strength and mass, which are key factors in an independent and healthy life. Resistance exercise has been used to prevent muscle loss and improve muscular strength and mass. However, the intensities necessary for traditional resistance training to increase muscular strength and mass may be contraindicated for some at risk populations, such as diseased populations and the elderly. Therefore, an alternative exercise modality is required. Recently, blood flow restriction (BFR) with low intensity resistance exercise (LIRE) has been used for such special populations to improve their function and exercise capacity. Although BFR+LIRE has been intensively studied for a decade, a comprehensive review detailing the effects of BFR+LIRE on both skeletal muscle and vascular function is not available. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to discuss previous studies documenting the effects of BFR+LIRE on hormonal and transcriptional factors in muscle hypertrophy and vascular function, including changes in hemodynamics, and endothelial function.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제3권6호
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• pp.555-565
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• 2019

Development of a biomarker for predicting tumor-treatment efficacy is a matter of great concern, to reduce time, medical expense, and effort in oncology therapy. In a preclinical study, we hypothesized that the blood-flow parameter based on laser speckle flowmetry (LSF) could be a potential indicator to estimate the efficacy of breast-cancer treatment. To verify this hypothesis, a 13762-MAT-B-III rat breast tumor was grown in a dorsal skinfold window chamber applied to a nude mouse, and the change in blood flow rate (BFR) - or the speckle flow index (SFI) is used together as the same meaning in this manuscript - was longitudinally monitored during tumor growth and metronomic cyclophosphamide treatment. Based on the daily LSF angiogram, several BFR parameters (baseline SFI, normalized SFI, and △rBFR) were compared to tumor size in the normal, treated, and untreated tumor groups. Despite the incomplete tumor treatment, we found that the daily changes in all BFR parameters tended to have partially positive correlation with tumor size. Moreover, we observed that the changes in baseline SFI and normalized SFI responded one day earlier than the tumor shrinkage during chemotherapy. However, daily variations in the hypercapnia-induced △rBFR lagged tumor shrinkage by one day. This study would contribute not only to evaluating tumor vascular response to treatment, but also to monitoring blood-flow-mediated diseases (in brain, skin, and retina) by using LSF in preclinical settings.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.45-55
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• 2006

강변여과수 취수 방식의 도입이 고려되었던 경상북도 고령군 낙동강변의 충적대수층을 대상으로 2차원 지하수 유동모사를 수행하여, 취수정 및 주변 대수층에서의 지하수위와 하천수 유입량의 계절적 변화를 분석하였다. 개념모델의 하천 경계조건은 연평균 하천수위를 고정 수두로 설정하는 경우와 실제 관측된 시계열 자료를 이용하여 변동 수두로 설정하는 경우로 구분하여 모사를 수행하였다. 모사 결과 산정된 하천수 유입 비율은 고정하천수두 모사의 경우 연중 $74.3{\sim}87.0%$의 범위를 보이며 연평균 82.4%인 반면, 변동하천수두 모사의 경우 $52.7{\sim}98.1%$, 연평균 78.5%로 나타났다. 따라서 시기별로 변동하는 하천수위가 하천수 유입 비율에 큰 영향을 미치며, 하천수 유입 비율을 정확하게 산정하기 위해서는 변동하천수두 조건을 이용해야 하는 것으로 해석된다. 강변으로부터 취수정까지의 이격거리를 변화시키면서 모사를 반복 수행한 결과 취수정 이격거리가 커질수록 하천수 혼합 비율은 다소 감소하지만 그 영향이 수 % 정도로 매우 작게 나타났다. 강변여과 취수 시 지하수위 및 하천수 혼합비율에 영향을 미치는 인자인 대수층의 수리전도도 및 저유계수, 지하수 함양량, 취수량 등에 대한 민감도 분석을 수행하였다. 대수층의 평균 지하수위와 하천수 유입 비율은 취수량과 지하수 함양량 변화에 민감한 반면, 취수정의 지하수위는 수리전도도와 취수량에 민감한 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한수학회보
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.291-299
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• 2024

We study some factorization properties of the idealization R(+)M of a module M in a commutative ring R which is not necessarily a domain. We show that R(+)M is ACCP if and only if R is ACCP and M satisfies ACC on its cyclic submodules. We give an example to show that the BF property is not necessarily preserved in idealization, and give some conditions under which R(+)M is a BFR. We also characterize the idealization rings which are UFRs.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.68-74
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• 2014

Objective: In search of an ideal method of assisted hatching (AH), we compared the effects of conventional micropipette-AH and laser-AH on the blastocyst formation rate (BFR) and blastocyst cell numbers. Methods: Four-to five-week-old ICR female mice were paired with male mice after superovulation using Pregnant mare's serum gonadotropin (PMSG) and hCG. The two-cell embryos were flushed from the oviducts of female mice. The retrieved two-cell embryos underwent one of five AH procedures: single mechanical assisted hatching (sMAH); cross mechanical assisted hatching (cMAH); single laser assisted hatching (sLAH); quarter laser assisted hatching (qLAH); and quarter laser zona thinning assisted hatching (qLZT-AH). After 72 hours incubation, double immunofluorescence staining was performed. Results: Following a 72 hours incubation, a higher hatching BFR was observed in the control, sMAH, cMAH, and sLAH groups, compared to those in the qLAH and qLZT-AH groups (p<0.05). The hatched BFR was significantly higher in the qLAH and qLZT-AH groups than in the others (p<0.05 for each group). The inner cell mass (ICM) was higher in the control and sMAH group (p<0.05). The trophectoderm cell number was higher in the cMAH and qLAH groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: Our results showed that the hatched BFR was higher in groups exposed the the qLAH and qLZT-AH methods compared to groups exposed to other AH methods. In the qLAH group, although the total cell number was significantly higher than in controls, the ICM ratio was significantly lower in than controls.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.886-890
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• 1999

From previous studies, there is a strong possibility in buffaloes that the marked increase in blood volume (BV) under hot conditions contributes to heat transportation from the rectum to the skin. The present study was done to clarify changes with environmental temperature on water-shift between blood and extracellular fluid (ECF), heat distribution between the rectum and the skin, and blood flow rates (BFR) at the hind legs (reflecting the skin surface). Four buffaloes and four Friesian cows were successively exposed to three different temperatures of $20^{\circ}C$, $30^{\circ}C$ and $35^{\circ}C$. BV and ECF volume were measured with Evans' blue and sodium-thiocyanate dilution methods, respectively. Rectal and subcutaneous (as the skin) temperatures were measured by copper-constantan thermocouples. BFR were measured by a supersonic blood flow meter. With an increase in environmental temperature, skin temperature in buffaloes increased significantly than cows, but rectal temperature was not significantly different between two species. BV, especially plasma compartment, increased significantly in only buffaloes, while ECF volume did not change in both species. BFR increased significantly in buffaloes, but not in cows. From these results, the increased of BV may be caused by water flowing from ECF compartment. The water-shift may induce the increase of BFR and skin temperature. It is suggested in the present study that internal changes of blood compartment in buffaloes contribute to transfer of heat to the skin surface.

• 한국체육학회지인문사회과학편
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.535-544
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• 2015

이 연구는 노인 여성에 대한 저항성 훈련 시 혈류제한(blood flow restriction)을 적용할 경우 저강도 운동을 통해서도 하지의 근력과 근육량을 효과적으로 향상시킬 수 있는지를 검증하기 위해 수행되었다. 총 16명의 노인 여성(연령 70.9±4.6)을 저강도 운동 집단(30% 1 RM, n=8)과 고강도 운동 집단(75% 1 RM, n=8)으로 구분하였다. 두 그룹 모두 우측 하지는 대퇴 근위부에 혈류제한용 커프(cuff)를 착용한 상태에서, 좌측 하지는 혈류제한 장치 없이 동일한 운동을 수행한 후 트레이닝 전·후의 근육량과 근력 변화를 분석하였다. 저항성 운동 프로그램은 leg press, leg extension, leg curl을 12회 반복으로 3세트씩 총 10주간 주 2회 실시하였다. 자기공명영상분석기(MRI)로 근 횡단면적(CSA)과 근육량을 산출하였으며, 체성분 변화는 이중에너지 방사흡수 계측기(DEXA), 근력 평가는 등속성 운동 장비(HUMAC Norm)를 이용하였다. 연구를 통해 10주간의 저항성 훈련 후 혈류제한을 적용한 상태에서 고강도 운동을 수행한 집단의 대퇴사두근 근횡단면적(15.2%, p<.001)과 근육량(13.8%, p<.001)이 증가하였으며 이러한 긍정적 변화는 혈류제한 상태에서 저강도로 운동한 집단의 횡단면적(9.8%, p<.001)과 근육량(6.9%, p<.001) 변화에서도 확인할 수 있었다. 한편, 근력은 운동 수행만으로도 향상되었으나 혈류를 제한할 경우 향상도가 더 높은 경향을 보였다. 따라서 이 연구는 혈류제한을 적용할 경우 저항성 운동을 저강도로 수행하더라도 노인 여성의 근 비대와 근력 증가에 효과적으로 작용할 가능성을 시사한다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제26권6B호
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• pp.695-701
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• 2006

Toluene을 유일 탄소원으로 배양한 혼합미생물 군으로부터 순수미생물을 분리배양한 후, 염기서열을 분석하여 Pseudomonas sp. TDB4 균주를 얻었다. 이 균주의 VOC 분해능을 평가하기 위해 toluene, benzene, p-xylene, styrene을 대상기질로 하여 회분식 생분해실험을 진행하였으며, 단일 기질인 경우 toluene, benzene, styrene, p-xylene의 순으로 분해능이 좋은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 VOCs 혼합물을 주입하였을 경우에는 모든 조합조건에서 styrene, toluene, benzene, pxylene의 순서로 쉽게 분해하였다. 이러한 결과로부터 VOC가 공존할 경우 toluene과 p-xylene은 다른 VOC의 분해를 촉진시키지만 styrene은 저해물질로 작용함을 알 수 있었다. 한편 연속식 계면활성제 미생물 반응기(Bioactive Foam Reactor, BFR)에 혼합미생물 배양액과 TDB4 배양액을 접종하고 장기 운전하면서 운전특성과 미생물 동적변화를 확인하였다. VOCs 혼합물질 유입농도가 250 ppm 이상에서는 처리효율이 급격히 저하되었는데, FISH 분석 결과에 따르면 동일한 시점에서 TDB4가 차지하는 비율이 전체 미생물의 20% 미만으로 감소하여 BFR의 처리효율과 미생물상은 매우 밀접한 관련이 있음을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구 결과 FISH 분석법을 계면활성제 미생물 반응기의 미생물 군집변화 해석에 유용하게 사용할 수 있음을 확인하였으며, 미생물 반응조를 장기간 운전할 때에는 안정적인 처리효율을 유지하기 위하여 주기적인 식종을 해주는 것이 적절하다고 판단된다.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.320-328
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• 2011

This research proposes comprehensive models for analyzing common cause failures (CCF) due to cumulative shocks and to assess system reliability under the CCF. The proposed cumulative shock models are based on the binomial failure rate (BFR) model. Six kinds of models are proposed so as to explain diverse cumulative shock phenomena. The models are composed of the initial failure probability, shape parameter, and the total shock number. Some parameters of the proposed models can not be explicitly estimated, so we adopt the Expectation-maximization (EM) algorithm in order to obtain the maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) for the parameters. By estimating the parameters for the cumulative shock models, the system reliability with CCF can be assessed sequentially according to the number of cumulative shocks. The result can be utilizes in dynamic probabilistic safety assessment (PSA), aging studies, or risk management for nuclear power plants. Replacement or maintenance policies can also be developed based on the proposed model.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.202-209
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• 2019

Purpose: Cranioplasty (CP) is often required for survival after decompressive craniectomy. Several materials, including autologous bone and various artificial materials, have been introduced for CP, but it remains unclear which material is best for CP. This study aimed to explore differences in complications between patients who underwent CP using an autologous bone flap versus a three-dimensional (3D) titanium mesh and to identify significant risk factors for post-CP complications. Methods: In total, 44 patients were enrolled in this study and divided into two groups (autologous bone vs. 3D titanium mesh). In both groups, various post-CP complications were evaluated. Through a comparative analysis, we aimed to identify differences in complications between the two groups and, using binary logistic analysis, to determine significant factors associated with complications after CP. Results: In the autologous bone flap group, there were three cases of surgical infection (3/24, 12.5%) and 11 cases of bone flap resorption (BFR) (11/24, 45.83%). In the 3D titanium mesh group, there was only one case of surgical infection (1/20, 5%) and 11 cases of various complications, including mainly cosmetic issues (11/20, 55%). A subgroup risk factor analysis of CP with an autologous bone flap showed no risk factors that predicted BFR with statistical significance, although a marginal association was found between larger bone flaps and BFR (odds ratio [OR]=1.037, p=0.090). In patients treated with a 3D titanium mesh, multivariate analysis revealed that only the existence of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt system was strongly associated with overall post-CP complications (OR=18.66, p=0.021). Conclusions: Depending on which material was used, different complications could occur, and the rate of complications was relatively high in both groups. Hence, the material selected for CP should be selected based on individual patients' conditions.