• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.11-23
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• 2023

Purpose : The stress of job-seeking college students is gradually worsening due to the continuing recession in the job market. Therefore, this study aims to verify whether intervention with an 'aromatherapy education program,' which combines theory and practice, has greater effect on stress, self-efficacy, and autonomic nervous system function than simple inhalation of essential oils in female college students preparing for employment. Methods : A single-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted once a week for a total of 4 weeks with 29 female college students preparing for employment. Interventions included essential oil inhalation combined with an aromatherapy education program (experimental group(EG), n=14) and essential oil inhalation alone (control group(CG), n=15); measurements were taken before, immediately after, and 2 weeks after completion of the intervention. Evaluations were conducted using the job-seeking stress scale, stress VAS, self-efficacy scale, and a pulse-wave measuring instrument. Results : There were significant differences between the CG and EG groups with repeated measurements of job-seeking stress (p=.003), cognitive stress (p<.001), and self-efficacy (p<.001). There was a significant interaction between group and time. There were also significant differences between the CG and EG in terms of autonomic nervous system changes stress index(p=.047), total power(p=.029), high frequency(p=.036), and low frequency/high frequency ratio(p=.049). However, there was no significant difference in low frequency between the groups. Conclusion : The aromatherapy education program was more effective in improving job-seeking stress, cognitive stress, self-efficacy, and autonomic nervous system function than simple essential oil inhalation. For the aromatherapy education program to be useful as a complementary intervention for stress management in job seekers, it will be necessary to gather additional evidence of its efficacy by conducting follow-up studies with diverse participants and expanding the numbers, and durations, of the interventions.

• 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.9-16
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• 2005

Objective : The heart rate variability is very useful indicator to study the function of the autonomic nervous system(ANS), and the physiologic signals can be observed based on the changes of the ANS of the heart. In order to assay the effects of the laser exposing to healthy subjects, the double blind test has been performed. Methods : This study included 62 healthy adults who have not any ANS disease and had normal sinus rhythm in electrocardiogram. The control group consisted of 31 subjects, laser group consisted of 31 subject. HRV was measured for 5 minutes before laser irradiation, sham and real laser irradiated for 30 minutes and than HRV remeasured for 5 minutes. Statistical significance was evaluated by independent T-test. Results : Mean HRV, Ln(VLF), Ln(HF), Ln(TP) of both groups at post-laser period decreased compared with that of the pre-laser period. Ln(LF) of both groups at post-laser period increased compared with that of the pre-laser period. LF/HF, SDNN of real laser group decreased and sham group decreased. Conclusions : There is no difference between two groups. The reason is presumed that all the studied subjects are healthy adults, and also the short and single transcutaneous laser irradiation would not influence upon changes of the ANS. The further study must be followed.

• 운동영양학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2009

This study aims to find out the effect of ingestion of 3 mg·kg^-1 caffeine on fluid-electrolyte balance and Tty change during exercise under heat environment of 30~32℃ (40-50% humidity). Five trained males who routinely trained for approximately 60 min·d^-1, 3-6 d·wk^-1 (age; 28.20±3.56yrs, height; 174.56±5.46 cm, body mass; 76.13±9.02 kg, body fat(%); 14.24±3.99, VO₂max; 54.00±4.30 mL·kg^-1·min^-1, exercise career; 4.20±1.95yrs) performed 40min of treadmill running in heat chamber. The study was a double-blind, randomized, crossover design. Body mass change following exercise was higher for the PLAC (Placebo) and CAFF (Caffeine) in comparison to the CON (Control), there was no significant difference between the CAFF, PLAC, CON (p= .997). The U_sg not significant differences (p= .731) and Osm_urine not significant differences between the CAFF, PLAC, CON (p= .901). There also were not significant between the CAFF, PLAC, CON for [Na⁺]_urine and [K⁺]_urine (p= .928, p= .469). In the case of Tty, although the increase rate of Tty was the highest for the CAFF on exercise early, exercise the second half in comparison to the CON and PLAC, there was not significant interaction effect between the CAFF, PLAC, and CON of Tty (p= .067), In conclusion, it was confirmed that the 3 mg·kg^-1 caffeine ingestion prior to exercising in heat environment does not impart negative effect on body fluid, electrolyte balance and changes in Tty.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.379-389
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• 2024

연구목적과 연구방법:다중운집행사는 예측할 수 없는 변수에 의해 돌발적인 사고로 이어질 수 있다. 대표적인 사례 중 10.29 이태원 사고에 주목하여 사고 발생 과정과 관련 법제 등의 분석을 통해 개선방안을 제시하고자 한다. 연구결과: 이태원 사고를 보면, '초고밀도 군집체류'로 인한 '군집파동현상'이 발생하였으며 이를 회피하려는 서로 다른 방향의 군집과 압력으로 인해 군집 내 약한 위치부터 군집 파괴가 발생했다. 다중운집행사 안전관리 관련 법제를 보면 다중운집 장소 및 유형에 따라 법 규정이 상이하다. 법 사각지대에 대한 보완적 성격의 접근으로 인해 동일 개념의 유사 용어의 사용 및 체계적이지 못한 법체계가 해석과 적용에 있어 불확실성을 가져온다. 결론: 군집밀도가 8명/m²에 이를 것으로 예상되거나 도달한 시점의 행사는 군중의 통제 및 현장관리가 이루어져야 하며, 관련 법제에 대한 통일적인 법제 적용을 통해 정합성을 유지해야 한다.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.82-90
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• 2024

Objectives: Nitric oxide is the most important mediator of penile erection after the onset of sexual excitement. It activates cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), increasing penile blood flow. Most pharmaceutical medications prevent enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) from breaking down cGMP, thus keeping its level high. However, due to the adverse effects of pharmacological therapies, herbal drugs that improve sexual function have gained attention recently. This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of ginseng, Tribulus terrestris, and L-arginine amino acid on the sexual performance of individuals with erectile dysfunction (ED) using the 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire. Methods: Over three months, 98 men with erectile dysfunction were randomly assigned to receive either 500 mg of herbal supplements or placebo pills. Each herbal tablet contained 100 mg of protodioscin, 35 mg of ginsenosides, and 250 mg of L-arginine. Results: The results showed that the changes in the average scores of ILEF-5 within each group before and after the intervention indicated that all parameters related to the improvement of sexual function in patients with erectile dysfunction improved in the herbal treatment group (p < 0.001). The herbal group significantly improved IIEF-5 scores in nondiabetics (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the changes of IIEF-5 scores between the two intervention and control groups in diabetic patients. Conclusion: In conclusion, ginseng, Tribulus terrestris, and L-arginine have properties that increase energy and strengthen sexual function, making them suitable for patients with sexual disorders.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.17-21
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• 2024

Background: The pain caused by local anesthetic injection can lead to patient anxiety prior to surgery, potentially necessitating sedation or general anesthesia during the excision procedure. In this study, we aim to compare the pain relief efficacy and safety of using a digital automatic anesthetic injector for local anesthesia. Methods: Thirty-three patients undergoing excision of a benign soft tissue tumor under local anesthesia were prospectively enrolled from September 2021 to February 2022. A single-blind, randomized controlled study was conducted. Patients were divided into two groups by randomization: the experimental group with digital automatic anesthetic injector method (I-JECT group) and the control group with conventional injection method. Before surgery, the Amsterdam preoperative anxiety information scale was used to measure the patients' anxiety. After local anesthetic was administered, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale was used to measure the pain. The amount of anesthetic used was divided by the surface area of the lesion was recorded. Results: Seventeen were assigned to the conventional group and 16 to the I-JECT group. The mean Numeric Pain Rating Scale was 1.75 in the I-JECT group and 3.82 in conventional group. The injection pain was lower in the I-JECT group (p< 0.01). The mean Amsterdam preoperative anxiety information scale was 11.00 in the I-JECT group and 9.65 in conventional group. Patient's anxiety did not correlate to injection pain regardless of the method of injection (p= 0.47). The amount of local anesthetic used per 1 cm² of tumor surface area was 0.74 mL/cm² in the I-JECT group and 2.31 mL/cm² in the conventional group. The normalization amount of local anesthetic was less in the I-JECT group (p< 0.01). There was no difference in the incidence of complications. Conclusion: The use of a digital automatic anesthetic injector has shown to reduce pain and the amount of local anesthetics without complication.

• Clinical Nutrition Research
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.22-32
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• 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune disorder with widespread synovitis. Isoflavones, the main active component of soy, have been reported to have potent anti-inflammatory effects; the previous RA animal models showed the promising effect of soy supplementation. We aimed to evaluate the effect of soy bread on inflammatory markers and lipid profiles in RA patients. The present study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. RA patients were randomly allocated to obtain soy bread (n = 22) or placebo bread (n = 22) for 8 weeks. Fasting serum levels of lipid profile, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), C-reactive protein (CRP), and DAS28 were checked. Findings showed that there were no significant differences between the two groups in physical activity and dietary intake at the beginning of the study and the end of the study. There were no significant differences between the two groups in measured lipid profile markers, including high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and very low-density lipoprotein, at the end of the trial. In addition, TAC and CRP also were not significant at the end of the trial between the 2 groups (0.66 and 0.12, respectively). However, the serum levels of TNF-α reduced significantly in the soy bread group at the end of the intervention (p < 0.000) and compared with the control group (p < 0.019). Soy bread consumption only decreased circulating TNF-α serum concentration. Other outcome measures were not changed following supplementation. Future long-term, well-designed studies are needed to confirm these findings.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제19권10호
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• pp.243-253
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• 2018

본 연구 목적은 제2형 당뇨병 환자에서의 D-chiro-inositol(DCI)의 혈당강하 효과, 당뇨 자가관리(Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities, SDSCA) 및 삶의 질(SF-36 Version 2.0, Korean)에 미치는 요인을 파악하고자 하였다. 연구대상은 충남대학교병원 내분비대사내과에 내원한 제2형 당뇨병 환자 중에서 3제의 경구 혈당강하제를 12주 이상 투여 했음에도 불구하고 당화혈색소 7.0% 이상인 환자를 2015년 3월부터 2016년 5월까지 24주간 무작위 이중맹검 위약대조 임상시험으로 총 46명을 분석하였다. 연구결과, 실험군에서 DCI 투여 이후 당화혈색소 $8.75{\pm}0.79%$(베이스라인), $8.36{\pm}1.03%$(투여 12주), $8.65{\pm}0.81%$(투여 24주)으로 유의하게 감소하였으나(p<0.05), 대조군과의 변화량은 차이가 없었다. 흥미롭게도 실험군과 대조군에서 당뇨 자가관리 점수가 높아졌으며, 특히 실험군 변화량에서의 하부영역인 혈당검사 만이 유의한 차이를 보였고, 삶의 질은 투여 전 $73.05{\pm}16.85$점에서 투여후 $82.74{\pm}10.68$점으로 향상되었다. DCI 투여에 따른 실험군에서의 요인간 경로분석에서 공복 혈당 변화량은 당뇨 자가관리 변화량이 높을수록(${\beta}=-0.505$, t=-2.743) 높다고 확인되었다. 삶의 질 변화량에 가장 큰 영향을 준 변수는 공복 c-펩타이드 변화량이 높을수록(${\beta}=-0.445$, t=-2.668), 당뇨 자가관리 변화량이 높을수록(${\beta}=0.411$, t=2.024) 높은 것으로 확인되었다. 결론적으로 제2형 당뇨병 환자에게 DCI 투여는 투여 12주차에 혈당 강하 효과를 보이고, 24주차에는 없었지만, 혈당강하 효과는 환자의 당뇨 자가관리를 높이고 삶의 질을 향상시켰다. 본 연구에 기초하여 결과적인 지표와 제2형 당뇨병 환자의 주관적인 관점에서 평가될 수 있는 삶의 질에 대한 경로분석을 통하여 모형의 적합도에 관한 연구로써 그 의의가 있다고 본다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.50-57
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• 2010

흑미의 이용도를 높이고 항산화능이 있는 새로운 기능성 김치를 개발하기 위하여 흑미색소추출액에 절임배추를 침지하여 흑미색소가 배추에 흡수되도록 한 후 흑미풀을 첨가하여 배추김치를 제조하였다. 흑미색소추출액의 항산화능은 양성대조구인 $\alpha$-tocopherol (0.1%)의 $78.75{\pm}1.18%$를 나타내었다. 흑미를 처리한 배추김치를 저온에 저장하면서 김치의 물리화학적 특성의 변화를 측정한 결과, 흑미 처리에 의해 김치의 가식기간이 연장되는 효과가 관찰되었다. 즉, 흑미처리구가 최적의 pH 및 적정산도에 도달하는 기간은 대조구와 비슷하였으나 pH 감소 또는 적정산도 증가는 대조구와 유의적인 차이를 나타내었다. 또한 흑미처리구의 조직감은 발효 중기를 지나면서 대조구보다 유의적으로 높은 값을 나타내었다. 이는 흑미처리에 의해 젖산균 및 효모의 증가 속도가 감소되었기 때문으로 사료되었다. 흑미처리구의 총페놀화합물 양은 대조구보다 많았으며 이는 흑미처리에 기인한 것으로 사료되었다. 김치의 항산화성은 0.1% $\alpha$-tocopherol을 양성대조구로 하였을 때 대조구가 약 57%, 흑미처리구가 83%의 전자공여능을 나타내었고, 김치의 항산화성은 숙성이 진행될수록 증가하여 숙성 최적기에 가장 높은 항산화성을 나타내었다. 흑미처리구와 대조구의 김치로 관능검사를 실시한 결과, 흑미처리구는 외관 및 수용도에서 낮은 점수를 받았으나 맹검법으로 재 실험을 하였을 때는 흑미처리구가 모든 관능검사 항목에서 대조구보다 높게 평가되었다. 따라서 흑미를 처리함으로써 대조구보다 약 5일의 가식기간 연장 및 약 30% 정도의 항산화성이 높은 배추김치를 제조할 수 있는 것으로 사료되었다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.139-162
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• 2008

Objectives : Korean tradithional acupuncture Theory, Sa-am's 5 phases acupuncture method was originated in 1644-1742, in the middle of the Cho Sun dynasty. This study was to vertify the effect of Sa-am Acupuncture Treatment on Primary dysmenorrhea of Women. Methods : The subjects were 80 volunteers who was suffering for dysmenorrhea, employed using Measure of Menstrual Pain (MMP) questionnaire. Subjects were divided into two groups including Sa-am acupuncture treatment group(n=25), minimal acupuncture treatment group(n=22). They had agreed to take part in this experiment, with didn't take any anodyne drugs. In the acupuncture group, subjects were stimulated at G41, $SI_3$, B66, $SI_2$(Small intestine jung-guk), $SP_6$, $CV_6$ and one points were inserted additionally depending the symptoms among $ST_{36}$ or $LI_2$. In the control group, subjects were needled at 5 non-acupuncture points have any effect on Dysmenorrhea. A total of 8 acupuncture sessions were performed for each patient depending on the individual menstruation cycle The MMP score by using 7 questions and the Menstrual Symptom Severity List(MSSL-D) was measured before and after menstruation cycle. Collected data were analyzed as frequency, percentage, paired t-test, independent t-test using SPSS 10.0 WIN Program. Results : Acupuncture treatment produced a significant decreasing the symptom of Primary dysmenorrhea in two groups, but a statistically significant difference was not shown in the acupuncture group compare to control group. Conclusions : Based on the above results, it was verified that Acupuncture Treatment was effective in decreasing the symptom of Primary Dysmenorrhea.