• Imaging Science in Dentistry
• /
• v.50 no.2
• /
• pp.105-115
• /
• 2020

Purpose: This study investigated the position of the hyoid bone and its relationship with airway dimensions in different skeletal malocclusion classes using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: CBCT scans of 180 participants were categorized based on the A point-nasion-B point angle into class I, class II, and class III malocclusions. Eight linear and 2 angular hyoid parameters(H-C3, H-EB, H-PNS, H-Me, H-X, H-Y, H-[C3-Me], C3-Me, H-S-Ba, and H-N-S) were measured. A 3-dimensional airway model was designed to measure the minimum cross-sectional area, volume, and total and upper airway length. The mean crosssectional area, morphology, and location of the airway were also evaluated. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and the Pearson correlation test, with P values <0.05 indicating statistical significance. Results: The mean airway volume differed significantly among the malocclusion classes(P<0.05). The smallest and largest volumes were noted in class II (2107.8±844.7 ㎣) and class III (2826.6±2505.3 ㎣), respectively. The means of most hyoid parameters (C3-Me, C3-H, H-Eb, H-Me, H-S-Ba, H-N-S, and H-PNS) differed significantly among the malocclusion classes. In all classes, H-Eb was correlated with the minimum cross-sectional area and airway morphology, and H-PNS was correlated with total airway length. A significant correlation was also noted between H-Y and total airway length in class II and III malocclusions and between H-Y and upper airway length in class I malocclusions. Conclusion: The position of the hyoid bone was associated with airway dimensions and should be considered during orthognathic surgery due to the risk of airway obstruction.

• Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
• /
• v.28 no.3
• /
• pp.217-221
• /
• 2013

This study developed predictive models for the kinetic behavior of Staphylococcus aureus on processed cheeses. Mozzarella slice cheese and cheddar slice cheese were inoculated with 0.1 ml of a S. aureus strain mixture (ATCC13565, ATCC14458, ATCC23235, ATCC27664, and NCCP10826). The inoculated samples were then stored at $4^{\circ}C$ (1440 h), $15^{\circ}C$ (288 h), $25^{\circ}C$ (72 h), and $30^{\circ}C$ (48 h), and the growth of all bacteria and of S. aureus were enumerated on tryptic soy agar and mannitol salt agar, respectively. The Baranyi model was fitted to the growth data of S. aureus to calculate growth rate (${\mu}_{max}$; ${\log}CFU{\cdot}g^{-1}{\cdot}h^{-1}$), lag phase duration (LPD; h), lower asymptote (log CFU/g), and upper asymptote (log CFU/g). The growth parameters were further analyzed using the square root model as a function of temperature. The model performance was validated with observed data, and the root mean square error (RMSE) was calculated. At $4^{\circ}C$, S. aureus cell growth was not observed on either processed cheese, but S. aureus growth on the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses was observed at $15^{\circ}C$, $25^{\circ}C$, and $30^{\circ}C$. The ${\mu}_{max}$ values increased, but LPD values decreased as storage temperature increased. In addition, the developed models showed acceptable performance (RMSE = 0.3500-0.5344). This result indicates that the developed kinetic model should be useful in describing the growth pattern of S. aureus in processed cheeses.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
• /
• 2006.06a
• /
• pp.387-390
• /
• 2006

We report here that under strong attacksof external $CH_4$ guest molecules the sII and sH methane hydrates are structurally transformed to the crystalline me framework of sI, leading to favorable change of the lattice dimension of the host-guest networks. The High Power Decoupling $^{13}C$ NMR and Raman spectroscopies were used to identify structure transitions of the mixed $CH_4+C_2H_6$ hydrates (sIIl) and hydrocarbons (methylcyclohexane, isopentane) + $CH_4$ hydrates (sH). The resulting spectra indicate that most of the synthesized sII and sH hydrates were transformed to methane hydrate of sl under 110 bar and particularly the coexistence of sl with sII or sH appear according to the surrounding methane-rich gas conditions. The present findings might be expected to Provide rational evidences regarding the preponderant occurrence of naturally-occurring sI methane hydrates in marine sediments.

• KSBB Journal
• /
• v.11 no.6
• /
• pp.649-653
• /
• 1996

Imnmobilization characteristics of Thiobacillus sp. IW which oxidizes sulfur compound was studied to use the bacterium in odor controlling equipment for the future. The optimum growth conditions for Thiobacillus sp. IW were pH7, $30^{\circ}C$ and the generation time was 38min, which was extremely fast compared with other sulfur oxidizing bacteria. Optimum growth conditions in activated carbon as a carrier was pH5, $35^{\circ}C$ and those in bioceramics was pH 7∼8, $35^{\circ}C$. Cell growth immobilized in bioceramics was more stable in pH, temperature change than that immobilized in activated carbon and total number of cells in bioceramics were also higher. Based on these results, the bioceramics is thought to be better carrier in immobilization of Thiobacillus sp. IW.

• Journal of the Chungcheong Mathematical Society
• /
• v.17 no.1
• /
• pp.85-101
• /
• 2004

Let A be a Hopf algebra with a linear form ${\sigma}:k{\rightarrow}A{\otimes}A$, which is convolution invertible, such that ${\sigma}_{21}({\Delta}{\otimes}id){\tau}({\sigma}(1))={\sigma}_{32}(id{\otimes}{\Delta}){\tau}({\sigma}(1))$. We define Hopf algebras, ($A_{\sigma}$, m, u, ${\Delta}_{\sigma}$, ${\varepsilon}$, $S_{\sigma}$). If B and C are opposite skew copaired Hopf algebras and $A=B{\otimes}_kC$ then we find Hopf algebras, ($A_{[{\sigma}]}$, $m_B{\otimes}m_C$, $u_B{\otimes}u_C$, ${\Delta}_{[{\sigma}]}$, ${\varepsilon}B{\otimes}{\varepsilon}_C$, $S_{[{\sigma}]}$). Let H be a finite dimensional commutative Hopf algebra with dual basis $\{h_i\}$ and $\{h_i^*\}$, and let $A=H^{op}{\otimes}H^*$. We show that if we define ${\sigma}:k{\rightarrow}H^{op}{\otimes}H^*$ by ${\sigma}(1)={\sum}h_i{\otimes}h_i^*$ then ($A_{[{\sigma}]}$, $m_A$, $u_A$, ${\Delta}_{[{\sigma}]}$, ${\varepsilon}_A$, $S_{[{\sigma}]}$) is the dual space of Drinfeld double, $D(H)^*$, as Hopf algebra.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
• /
• 2004.08a
• /
• pp.1049-1052
• /
• 2004

In general, contrary to the CRTs with impulsive emission, liquid crystal displays have motion artifacts such as blurring. ghost image, decrease of dynamic CR(contrast ratio), and stroboscopic motion due to hold type driving method. In this paper, to improve motion picture quality of LCDs. impulsive driving method of black data insertion was applied to the OCB mode which is well known for its fast LC response time and wide viewing angle properties. Subject evaluation was carried out with CRT, TN, SIPS(Super IPS). and impulsive driving OCB. Moving picture image quality near CRT was obtained in impulsive OCB driving mode

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
• /
• 2003.07c
• /
• pp.1595-1597
• /
• 2003

This paper presents the deposition of ${\mu}c$-Si:H thin-film and fabrication of a solar cell by VHF-PECVD method. The ${\mu}c$-Si:H thin films and pin-type solar cells are fabricated using multi-chamber cluster tool system. A 7.4% conversion efficiency was achieved from ${\mu}c$-Si:H thin film solar cells with total thickness less than $5{\mu}m$. The physical characteristic was measured by Raman spectroscopy, Solar cell characteristic was measured under AM1.5 illumination.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
• /
• 2008.10a
• /
• pp.222-225
• /
• 2008

We proposed the dry etching process recipe for the fabrication of In-Ga-Zn-O (IGZO)-based oxide TFTs, in which the etching behaviors of IGZO films were systematically investigated when the etching gas mixtures and their mixing ratios were varied. Good device characteristics of the fabricated TFT were successfully confirmed.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
• /
• v.57 no.5
• /
• pp.309-315
• /
• 2013

Cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G), an anthocyanin, is one of the most widespread dietary flavonoids. We investigated the effects of C3G in PMA/ionomycin (PI)-induced RBL-2H3 cells. C3G inhibited the production of IL-4 and IL-13 and also decreased the level of mRNA in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, western blot analysis implied that C3G down-regulated the protein level of c-Jun, NF-ATc1 and NF-${\kappa}B$ but not c-Fos. Taken together, we suggest that C3G may have suppressive effects on Th2 cytokines and will be studied further to develop as functional foods that help alleviate allergy symptoms.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
• /
• 2011.11a
• /
• pp.177.2-177.2
• /
• 2011

폐기물 합성가스에 포함되어 있는 오염물질 중 황화합물($H_2S$, COS)이 존재할 경우, 다른 연계 공정을 구성하는 설비의 부식, 합성가스 이용 공정의 촉매 피독 문제, 대기 배출시 환경오염 문제 등을 야기 시키므로 제거가 필요하다. 고온 정제 공정을 적용하여 황화합물을 제거하기위해 산화아연을 이용한 고온 탈황 실험을 수행하였다. 고정층 반응기에 탈황제로 선정한 산화아연을 충진하고, 공간속도 $3,000h^{-1}$, 입구 황화합물의 농도 $H_2S$ 1,000ppm, COS 300ppm일 때 반응 온도 변화에 따른 탈황특성을 살펴보았다. 가스 내부에 $H_2S$가 단독으로 존재할 경우에는 $400^{\circ}C$ 이상에서 모두 제거되었으나, $H_2S$와 COS가 동시에 존재할 경우에는 $450^{\circ}C$ 이상에서 모두 제거되는 것을 알 수 있었다. 반응온도 $500^{\circ}C$에서 산화아연 탈황제를 이용한 실험결과 $H_2S$, COS의 파과시간은 각각 1,217, 1,063 min, 흡착능력은 269.9 mg-$H_2S$/g-sorbent, 124.7 mg-COS/g-sorbent으로 파악되었다.