• Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.324-350
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• 2020

COVID-19 has challenged the pandemic response capability of many countries. Many governments around the world have imposed strict quarantine measures and border control to slow the spread of the virus. In the Philippines, the longest community quarantine has been imposed in the National Capital Region (NCR). However, the effectiveness of such measures is dependent on the cooperation of the public. The objective of this study was to gain an understanding of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of selected employees in the NCR. An online survey was conducted June 4-18, 2020, with 100 employed people living in the NCR. Frequencies and percentages were computed to describe the respondents' answers, and the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to determine the differences in the respondents' KAP levels according to selected demographic characteristics. Of those surveyed, 92% have a high knowledge of COVID-19. The respondents have a positive attitude toward the need for health education and the seriousness of COVID-19, as well as stricter measures against the pandemic, but are less positive in terms of how the government is responding to the pandemic. They also follow strict measures that will prevent the further spread of the virus. The results highlight the respondents' favorability of stricter government measures to control the spread of COVID-19, including the reimposition of an enhanced community quarantine in the NCR.

• 치과방사선
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.163-169
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• 1989

The purpose of this study is to investigate on the clinical and radiographic patterns of residual cyst of the jaw for early diagnosis and treatment. The auther studied 87 cases of residual cyst with regard to age, sex distribution, the site of the lesion and several radiographic features. The results were as follows: 1. The average age was found to be 42.6 years, with a range of 15 to 84 years. The incidence was highest in the third and fourth decades(50.6%) and total 87 cases consist of 47 males and 38 females. 2. The common clinical symptoms were pus discharge, swelling, pain and no symptoms was presented in 5 cases(12.5%). 3. Residual cysts were found to be 46.0% maxillary anterior region, 18.4% maxillary molar region, 17.2% mandibular molar region and to be more common in the maxilla(70.1%) than in the mandible(29.9%) 4. Most of residual cysts were unilocular type(86 cases, 98.8%), showing distinct border(62 cases, 71.3%) with smooth margin(78 cases, 89.7%). 5. The adjacent teeth showed root resorption in 13 cases(14.9%), and root divergence in 16 cases(18.4%). 6. The residual cysts extended to the nasal fossa(22 cases, 22.5%), the maxillary sinus(19 cases, 19.4%) and caused the displacement of the mandibular canal wall (11 cases, 11.2%)

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.61-70
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• 2023

Image segmentation is a very crucial step in effective digital image processing. In the past decade, several research contributions were given related to this field. However, a general segmentation algorithm suitable for various applications is still challenging. Among several image segmentation approaches, graph-based approach has gained popularity due to its basic ability which reflects global image properties. This paper proposes a methodology to partition the image with its pixel, region and texture along with its intensity. To make segmentation faster in large images, it is processed in parallel among several CPUs. A way to achieve this is to split images into tiles that are independently processed. However, regions overlapping the tile border are split or lost when the minimum size requirements of the segmentation algorithm are not met. Here the contributions are made to segment the image on the basis of its pixel using min-cut/max-flow algorithm along with edge-based segmentation of the image. To segment on the basis of the region using a homogenous optimum cut algorithm with boundary segmentation. On the basis of texture, the object type using spectral partitioning technique is identified which also minimizes the graph cut value.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.636-643
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• 2000

Facial asymmetry is the most frequent disease in craniofacial deformities. And the primary causing area of that is mostly placing in mandible. That is to say, it is known that primarily, mandible grows excessively or deficiently, and other facial region involving maxilla undergoes compensatory growth secondarily, so asymmetric face develops. In facial asymmetry, the surgical correction of undergrowth is more difficult than that of overgrowth and the reason of it is the postoperative relapse caused by stress of surrounding soft tissues. It means the stress of surrounding soft tissues occurring after bone lengthening and reducing above stress is the same meaning with reducing postoperative relapse. Among various areas, mandibular ramus is the most difficult area to lengthen vertically and maintain its length. The reason of it is considered by many authors as the stress of surrounding pterygomasseteric sling which is enveloping lower border of mandible and interrupting elongation of ramal height. So we applied two different surgical procedures in which pterygomasseteric slings have different stress respectively to monkeys which have similar masticatory function and anatomy to human being and compared relapse by radiographic film and observed periodically the histochemical change of masseteric muscle fiber. So we could see the following results. The relapse was less in EVRO group in which we separated pterygomasseric sling in inferior border and didn't approximate muscle sling after vertical lengthening to minimize the stress of soft tissues than IVRO group in which we elongated ramal height preserving pterygomassetric sling. Of course, we could see a problem in EVRO group such as bone resorption in inferior border caused by uncovering the periosteum of inferior border. But we expect that such problem will be solved by developing periosteum substitutes for covering the exposed bone and minimizing the surgical trauma. In histochemical study of masseteric muscle fiber, the fiber constituents of EVRO group in which we minimized soft tissue stress was changed immediately after operation and maintained it for 1 year, whereas that of IVRO group in which we preserved soft tissue stress was changed in more portion after operation and recovered it by 1 year. By the histochemical results, we can see that the recovery of fiber constituents reflect the recovery of muscle stress and it is closely related with relapse phenomenon.

• 한국컴퓨터그래픽스학회논문지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2014

스마트폰의 전면 및 후면 카메라를 이용하여 동시에 획득한 전경 이미지와 배경 이미지에서, 전경 이미지의 일부분인 전경 물체를 추출하여 배경 이미지에 합성하는 방법을 제시한다. 최근의 고사양 스마트폰은 대개 두 개의 카메라를 가지고 있고, 사진을 촬영하는 과정에서 미리보기 화면을 제공한다. 전면 카메라로부터 전경 이미지를 획득하는 과정에서 미리보기 화면의 비디오에 대한 옵티컬 플로우를 이용하여 전경 물체를 추출한다. 추출된 전경 물체와 배경 화면을 단순히 합성한 후, 전경 물체와 배경화면의 경계에서 가중치 경계 블렌딩을 이용하여 시각적으로 부드러운 경계를 갖는 합성을 수행한다. 화소 수준의 조밀한 옵티컬 플로우의 계산은 고사양의 스마트폰에서도 상당히 느리기 때문에, 전경 물체 추출을 위한 마스크의 계산을 저해상도에서 수행하여 계산시간을 크게 절약할 수 있다. 실험적 결과에 의하면 제안하는 방법은 더 적은 계산 시간을 사용하며, 널리 사용되는 Poisson 이미지 합성 방법에 비하여 시각적으로 더 우수한 결과를 얻을 수 있다. 제안하는 방법은 Poisson 이미지 합성 방법에서 자주 관찰되는 색 번짐 결점을 가중치 경계 블렌딩을 이용하여 제한적인 수준에서 극복할 수 있다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.581-595
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• 2001

In performing implant procedures in the anterior portion of the maxilla, many difficulties exist because of anatomical reasons, such as the proximity of the nasal floor, lateral extension of the incisive canal, and labial concavity. On the other hand, in the posterior region of the maxilla, there is often insufficient recipient bone between the maxillary sinus and alveolar ridge due to alveolar ridge resorption and pneumatization of the maxillary sinus. In order to perform implants in such regions, ridge augmentation procedures such as onlay bone graft, guided bone regeneration, and maxillary sinus grafting are performed. In studies of Caucasians, use of autograft from mandibular symphysis has been reported to be highly successful in maxillary sinus grafting. However, in a clinical study of Koreans, autograft of mandibular symphysis has been reported to have significantly low success rate. It has been hypothesized that this is because of insufficient cancellous bone due to thick cortical bone. In order to test this hypothesis, bone quality and morphology of Koreans can be compared with those of Caucasians. In this study, the bone density and morphology of the cortical bone and cancellous bone in the mandibular symphysis of 35 Korean cadavers were evaluated. The following results were obtained: 1. In terms of bone density, type I, type II, and type III consisted of 1.4%(3/213), 72.3%(154/213), and 26.3%(56/213) of the cross-sectioned specimens, respectively. In general, the bone density tended to change from type II to type III, as cross-sectioned specimens were evaluated from the midline to the canine. Type IV wasn't observed in this study. 2. The distance between the root apex and the lower border of the cancellous bone was 18.34mm-20.59mm. Considering that the bone has to be cut 5mm below the root apex during the procedure, autografts with about 15mm of vertical thickness can be obtained. 3. The thickness of cortical bone on the labial side increased from the root apex to the lower border of the mandible. The average values ranged from 1.43mm to 2.36mm. 4. The labio-lingual thickness of cancellous bone ranged from 3.43mm to 6.51mm. The thickness tended to increase from the apex to the lower border of the mandible and decrease around the lower border of cancellous bone. From the above results, the anatomic factors of the mandibular symphysis (bone density, thickness, quantity and length of the cortical bone and cancellous bone) didn't show any difference from Caucasians, and it cannot be viewed as the cause of failure in autografts in the maxillary sinus for implants.

• 한국지리정보학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.194-208
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• 2021

임진강 상류 북한지역에 위치한 황강댐은 약 3억 5천만m³ 규모의 저수지를 가지고 있으며, 하류로의 발전방류 이후 방류량 일부를 도수하여 예성강 유역의 생활, 공업, 농업용수를 공급하고 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 이와 같은 황강댐의 유역변경식 용수공급으로 인해 임진강 하류로 흘러내려 오는 유량이 감소하여 우리나라의 용수공급, 하천유지유량, 수질 및 생태환경에 부정적인 영향을 미치고 있다. 하지만 남북접경지역의 특성상 수문자료의 공유가 원활하지 못하고 황강댐의 운영방식을 알 수가 없으므로 하류부 남한측 지역의 피해위험이 상존하고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 광학 원격탐사 영상을 기반으로 보정된 수문모형과 물수지 분석을 통해 장기유출 개념의 월별 도 수량을 산정하였다. 2019년 1월부터 2021년 9월까지의 물수지 분석결과 황강댐의 평균 도수량은 29.2m³/s로서 이는 연간 9.22억 톤에 해당하는 수자원 양이며, 황강댐에 유입되는 연평균 유입량인 20.2억 톤 중 45.6%를 차지한다.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.46-60
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• 2023

본 연구는 접경지역 문화서비스 평가를 통해 지표와 방법론의 적절성을 고찰하고, 국내 핵심 생태자산인 접경지역의 생태계서비스 기반 관리를 위한 기초자료로 활용하고자 한다. 이에 본 연구에서는 선행연구에서 제시한 평가지표와 방법을 바탕으로 7개 시군을 평가 및 비교하였다. 문화서비스 평가 결과, 여가·관광은 파주시, 경관미는 인제군, 교육은 양구군, 유산은 인제군이 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 이에 본 연구를 통해 문화서비스의 종합적인 평가를 위한 향후 과제를 다음과 같이 제안하고자 한다. 첫째, 국가 및 광역 단위의 생태계서비스 평가를 위해서는 문화서비스 평가 및 모니터링을 위한 지표 체계 구축이 필요하다. 둘째, 문화서비스 평가 지표 체계 구축시 평가대상지역 스케일에 따른 지표 간의 상·하위 개념 단위나 일관성에 대한 검토가 선행되어야 한다. 셋째, 생태계 유형에 따라 문화서비스 평가를 위한 구체적인 DB 구축 및 활용 검토가 이루어져야 한다. 마지막으로 국내의 문화서비스 연구가 현저히 부족한 상황에서 비물질적이고 정성적인 인식을 포함한 문화서비스 평가를 위해서는 기초 연구가 지속되어야 한다. 향후 광역단위의 문화서비스 평가를 위해서는 생태계 유형별로 추가적인 기초 연구 결과 축적이 필요하며, 적절한 평가지표와 방법에 대한 새로운 접근 방법의 후속 연구가 필요하다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.37-40
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• 2018

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the first branch of the bladder meridian (FBBM) as determined by the proportional bone measurement method (PBMM), to the line formed by the erector spinae muscle group, and to establish an academic basis for selection of acupuncture points and needling. Methods: Sixty participants were divided into 3 groups based on body mass index (BMI) and into 2 groups based on waist/height ratios. The distance from the midline of the spine to the first branch of the bladder meridian with PBMM (DFBBM), and the distance from the midline of the spine to the most elevated fleshy region of the erector spinae (DMEFR), at the same level as the inferior border of the spinous processes of L1-L5, were measured. The DFBBM and the 5 DMEFRs were then analyzed according to BMI and the waist/height ratio. Results: DFBBM was statistically different from DMEFR in all back-shu points in the lumbar region. DFBBM was not significantly different from DMEFR in the groups with a high BMI or waist/height ratio. However, there was a statistical difference in the groups with a low or moderate BMI or low waist/height ratio. Conclusion: Since the location of the most elevated fleshy region of the erector spinae does not coincide with the location of the FBBM, the selection of back-shu points in the lumbar region must be performed precisely by PBMM.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.196-204
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• 2002

For the study of its stability when the screw has been fixed after sagittal split ramus osteotomy(SSRO) of the mandible, the methods of screw arrangement are classified into two types, triangular and straight. The angles of screws to the bone surface are classified as perpendicular arrangements, the $60^{\circ}$ anterioinferior screw, known as triangular, and the most posterior screw, called straight arrangement, thus there are four types. The finite element method model has been made by using a three dimensional calculator and a supercomputer. The load directions are to the anterior teeth, premolar region, and molar region, and the bite force is 1 Kgf to each region. The distribution of stress, the von-Mises yield strength, and safety of margin refer to the total sum of transformed energy have been studied by comparison with each other. The following conclusion has been researched : 1. When shear stress is compared, in the triangular arrangement in the form of "ㄱ", the anterosuperior screw is seen at contributing to the support of the bone fragment. In the straight arrangement, substantial stress is seen to be concentrated on the most posterior angled screw. 2. When the von-Mises yield strength is compared, it seemed that the stress concentration on the angled anteroinferior screw is higher, it shows a higher possibility of fracture than any other screw. In the straight arrangement, stress appeared to be concentrated on the most posteriorly angled screw. 3. When the safety margins of the transfomed energy are compared, the energy conduction is much greater in the case of the angled screw than in the case of the perpendicular screw. The triangular arrangement in the form of "ㄱ" shows a superior clinical sign to that of the straight arrangement. Judging from the above results, when the screw fixation is made after SSRO in practical clinical cases, two screws should be inserted in the superior border of mandibular ramus and a third screw of mandibular inferior border should be inserted in the form of triangular. All screws on the bony surface should be placed perpendicularly-$90^{\circ}$ angles apparently best promote bony support and stability.