• 한국재료학회지
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• 제20권11호
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• pp.617-622
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• 2010

We have studied methods to save Si source during the fabrication process of crystalline Si solar cells. One way is to use a thin silicon wafer substrate. As the thickness of the wafers is reduced, mechanical fractures of the substrate increase with the mechanical handling of the thin wafers. It is expected that the mechanical fractures lead to a dropping of yield in the solar cell process. In this study, the mechanical properties of 220-micrometer-solar grade Cz p-type monocrystalline Si wafers were investigated by varying saw-damage etching conditions in order to improve the flexural strength of ultra-thin monocrystalline Si solar cells. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution and tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide (TMAH) solution were used as etching solutions. Etching processes were operated with a varying of the ratio of KOH and TMAH solutions in different temperature conditions. After saw-damage etching, wafers were cleaned with a modified RCA cleaning method for ten minutes. Each sample was divided into 42 pieces using an automatic dicing saw machine. The surface morphologies were investigated by scanning electron microscopy and 3D optical microscopy. The thickness distribution was measured by micrometer. The strength distribution was measured with a 4-point-bending tester. As a result, TMAH solution at $90^{\circ}C$ showed the best performance for flexural strength.

• 한국인지과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국인지과학회 2002년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.211-215
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• 2002

본 실험은 종합적 인지과정을 추론할 수 있는 결합 문제(binding problem)를 언어적인지 과정을 통해 알아 본 실험으로, 총 10 명(남:61여:4, 평균나이:24.40 $\pm$ 1.35)의 정상군을 대상으로, 4개의 음소로 이루어진 단음절 명사를 목표 자극(target stimulus)으로 하고, 4개 음소의 임의적인 조합으로서 글자를 이루지 못하는 비목표 자극(non-target stimulus)을, 각각 200 회와 800 회씩 시각적으로 0.5초씩 무작위로 제시하여 128 채널 고밀도 사건관련전위(ERP)를 측정하였다. 이번 실험 결과의 주요 특징은 글자가 아닌 비목표 자극보다 글자인 목표 자극에서 두드러지게 나타난 두정엽 부근의 P500 과 N900 이라고 할 수 있다. 자극 제시 비율의 차이에서 오는 oddball 효과로 인한 기존 P300 의 인지적 의미를 이번 결과의 P500 이 함축한다고 볼 수 있으며, 단음절 단어를 인지할 때, 글자임을 인식하는 순간은 의미적인지 과정이 진행되었다기보다 그 글자의 형태만으로 낯익은 글자인지를 분간하는 것으로 보인다 따라서, 이 경우 기존 언어 실험에 자주 등장하던 의미론적 peak 인 N400 은 보이지 않고, 곧바로 형태적이고, 통사적(syntactic)인 인지 처리 과정인 P500이 나타났다고 해석할 수 있다. 하지만, 이번 실험에서는 N400 대신에 N900 이 나타났다. 이 결과는 이번 ERP 실험과 병행된 프로토콜 분석을 통해, 피험자가 자극 제시 후, 약 900ms 정도에, 이미 제시되고 사라진 글자 자극을 다시 한번 떠올리는 인지 과정이 일어난다는 점과 관련 지어 해석하면, 기존에 의미적(semantic) 인지 과정으로만 해석했던 negative-peak 를 생각(thinking)과 같은 내재적인지 과정(internal cognitive process)으로 확장하여 일반화하는 추론도 생각해 볼 수 있다. 요컨대, 언어인지를 통한 이번 실험을 통해, 뇌파에서 검출되는 negative-peak 은 internal cognitive process로 추측되고, positive-peak 는 external cognitive process 라고 생각된다. 덧붙여, 유의해서 볼 점은 각 peak-topology 에서 Cz 의 진폭이 Fz 보다 크게 나온 점과, 일반적으로 언어 기능을 담당한다는 좌측 측두엽(T7)이 우측(T8)보다 통계적으로 더 유의미한 차이를 보였다는 점등이다.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.181-189
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• 2009

Objectives : N100 amplitude slope(the intensity dependence of the cortical auditory evoked potentials) is widely considered as an indirect indicator of central serotonergic neurotransmission. However, there are only a few studies about N100 amplitude slopes of major psychiatric disorders. In this study, we examined N100 amplitude slope differences among major depressive disorder(MDD), bipolar disorder(BD), schizophrenia (SCZ) and normal controls(NC). Methods : We measured the N100 amplitude slopes of 35 patients with MDD, 33 patients with BD, 27 patients with SCZ and 35 NC subjects. Amplitude differences from N1 to P2 at the five different sound intensities(55, 65, 75, 85 and 95dB) were examined at Cz electrode. The N100 amplitude slope was calculated as the linear regression of five N1/P2 peak-to-peak amplitudes across stimulus intensities. Results : BD patients showed significantly reduced N100 amplitude slope compared with NC(0.54${\pm}$0.70 vs. 0.96${\pm}$0.72, p=0.035). N100 amplitude slope of SCZ patients was significantly reduced compared with NC(0.50${\pm}$0.47 vs. 0.96${\pm}$0.72, p=0.027). N100 amplitude slope of BD patients was significantly lower than that of MDD patients(0.54${\pm}$0.70 vs. 0.94${\pm}$0.60, p=0.046). SCZ patients also showed significant reduction of N100 amplitude slope compared with MDD patients(0.50${\pm}$0.47 vs. 0.94${\pm}$0.60, p=0.036). There was no significant difference of N100 amplitude slope between MDD patients and NC(0.94${\pm}$0.60 vs. 0.96${\pm}$0.72, p=1.000). Conclusion : Interestingly, the N100 amplitude slopes of BD and SCZ were reduced compared to NC and MDD patients. Our results suggest the predictive use of N100 amplitude slope in making differential diagnoses of major psychiatric disorders. Clinical implications of N100 amplitude slope in major psychiatric disorders were discussed.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.193-199
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• 1999

저자들은 다양한 진료 환경과 연구 수행에 폭 넓게 이용할 수 있는 새로운 온도측정 시스템을 개발하기 위하여 임상에서 필요한 기능과 연구에 요구되는 기능을 가진 간편하고 편리한 온도측정 시스템을 개발하였다. 이 측정 시스템은 일정한 지점의 온도를 정확하고 신속하게 측정하여 기록할 수 있는 장치로서 실용 가능성을 다양하게 검증해 본 결과 기존의 평면적인 열 분포도보다 진보된 등온곡선을 도출할 수 있었으며, 기존의 체온 측정장치보다 더욱 편리하게 진료의 각 분야에 효과적으로 이용할 수 있음을 확인하였다. 본 연구결과에 의한 기대효과 및 향후 활용방안으로는 1) 환자의 체온 변화를 신속하게 진단할 수 있어서 치료효과의 극대화와 부작용의 최소화에 기여할 수 있다. 2) 체온의 변화를 일으키는 다양한 질환의 진단 및 치료성과 판정에 이용할 수 있다. 3) phantom을 이용한 다양한 실험적 연구를 수행할 수 있다. 4) 장기 입원중인 환자들을 대상으로 중앙통제 방식으로 환자들의 상태를 지속적으로 감시할 수 있어서 간호인력의 노동력 절약에 많은 도움을 줄 수 있다. 5) 현재의 기능을 더욱 발전시키면 다양한 질환의 환자들에게 두루 적용할 수 있으며, 환자 감시체제를 위한 필수장비로 이용할 수도 있다.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.251-257
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• 2001

Backgrounds : Gamma band oscillatory activity is considered to be related to cognitive functions and illustrates that the concept of event-related oscillations bridges the gap between single neurons and neural assemblies. An event-related gamma oscillation is the time-locked responses of specific frequency, and can be identified by computing the amplitude frequency characteristics of the averaged event-related potentials(ERPs) after stimulation. Objectives : We purposed to present experimental paradigm to investigate ${\gamma}$-band oscillation activities from the recording of ERPs by using auditory oddball paradigm and investigate the difference of ${\gamma}$-band activity between schizophrenia and normal controls. Methods : The ERPs resulting from auditory stimuli with oddball paradigm in a group of schizophrenics(n=11), and also a group of age-, sex-, and handedness matched normal controls, were recorded by 128 channel EEG. The ${\gamma}$-band oscillatory activities were calculated by using time-frequency wavelet decomposition of the signal between 20 and 80Hz. The ${\gamma}$-band oscillatory activities of both groups were compared by t-test. Results : The ${\gamma}$-band oscillatory of the leads Fz, Cz, and Pz of both groups were represented well in the time-frequency maps. Significant increases of the ${\gamma}$-band activity in normal controls compared with schizophrenics were observed around 160 msec, 350 msec, and 800 msec after stimulation. Conclusions : Our results suggested that the increment in ${\gamma}$-band oscillatory activity during cognitive operations and decreased ${\gamma}$-band activity in schizophrenics may be associated with the cognitive dysfunctions and the pathophysiology of the schizophrenia.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.401-410
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• 2007

국내에서 해양원생동물의 연구는 1990년대 초반에 본격적으로 시작되어 주로 원생동물의 분포와 섭식 등에 관한 연구가 진행되어왔다. 본 논문에서는 마산만 표영 환경에서의 박테리아와 원생동물의 분포, 박테리아와 원생동물의 상호작용과 원생동물과 식물플랑크톤의 상호작용의 특성에 대해 알아보고 앞으로의 연구방향에 대해 토의하였다. 마산만에서 종속영양 미소편모류의 현존량은 평균 $1.2{\times}10^3\;cells\;mL^{-1}$, 종속영양 와편모류는 평균 $7.9{\times}10^4\;cells\;mL^{-1}$, 섬모충류는 평균 $4.0{\times}10^4\;cells\;L^{-1}$로 나타났으며 전반적으로 엽록소-a 농도, 박테리아와 원생동물의 현존량은 유기물 유입이 많은 내만 정점에서 높게 나타났다. 종속영양 미소편모류는 박테리아 이차생산의 약 69%를 제거하는 것으로 나타나 박테리아 생물량을 조절할 것으로 판단되며 소형부유동물은 미소조류 및 박테리아와 양의 상관관계를 보였고 식물플랑크톤에 대한 섭식율(평균 24%)로 인해 이들 생물군집들에게 영향을 주었을 것으로 추정된다. 따라서 마산만에서 원생동물은 박테리아와 미소조류의 성장을 조절하고 이들의 생물량을 상위영양단계로 직접 전달하는 것으로 사료된다. 특히 종속영양 미소편모류는 마산만에서 박테리아의 주 포식자일 것으로 추정된다. 또한 마산만은 후생동물 먹이망보다 미세생물 먹이망이 상당히 잘 발달된 곳으로 추정된다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.28-31
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• 2015

Objective: Psychomotor imagery has been widely used to improve motor performance and motor learning. Recent research suggests that during visualization, changes occur in neurophysiological networks that make physical practice more effective in configuring functional networks for skillful behaviors. The aim of our pilot study was to determine if there was change and to what extent there was differentiation in modulation in electroencephalography (EEG) frequencies between visualizing a state of rest and a state of exercise performance and to identify the preponderant frequency. Design: Quasi-experimental design uncontrolled before and after study. Methods: EEG brain wave activity was recorded from 0-40 Hz from nine cerebral cortical scalp regions F3, Fz, F4, C3, Cz, C4, P3, POz, and P4 with a wireless telemetric EEG system. The subjects, while sitting on a chair with eyes closed, were asked to visualize themselves in a state of routine rest/relaxation and after a period of time in a state of their routine exercise performance. Results: The gamma frequency, 31-40 Hz, (${\gamma}$) was the predominant wave band in differentiation between visualizing a state of rest versus visualizing a state of exercise performance. Conclusions: We suggest these preliminarily findings show the EEG electrocortical activity for athletes is differentially modulated during visualization of exercise performance in comparison to rest with a predominant ${\gamma}$ wave band frequency observed during the state of exercise. Further controlled experimental studies will be performed to elaborate these observations and delineate the significance to optimization of psychomotor exercise performance.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.493-497
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• 2012

약용식물 6종을 메탄올로 추출한 다음, n-hexane층을 DMSO에 녹여 항산화 활성을 측정 비교하여 기능성 소재인 천연 항산화제로써의 활용 가능성을 조사하였다. DPPH를 이용한 라디칼 소거능 실험에서는 250 ${\mu}g/mL$ 농도에서 보골지가 대조군인 ascorbic acid에 비해 높은 유리기 소거능에 의한 항산화 활성을 나타냈다. 농도 500 ${\mu}g/mL$에서는 ascorbic acid가 가장 높은 항산화 활성을 보였다. ABTS 유리기 소거능 실험에서는 농도 증가에 따른 항산화 활성이 DPPH assay와 상반된 결과를 나타냈고, 특히 보골지의 항산화 활성이 대조군인 ascorbic acid보다 유의적으로 높게 나타났다. DPPH 라디칼, ABTS 유리기 소거능 실험 결과 공통적으로 우수한 것으로 조사 된 약용 식물은 반지련, 보골지이며 500 ${\mu}g/mL$ 이상의 농도에서 ascorbic acid와 유사한 90% 활성을 보였으며 750 ${\mu}g/mL$ 농도에서는 ascorbic acid 보다 우수한 유리기 소거 활성을 보였다. 따라서, 반지련과 보골지는 항산화 활성이 우수하므로 천연 식물소재로 이용하기에 적합하며, 천연물의 추출 부위, 용매, 추출 조건에 따라 다양한 항산화 활성 능력을 기대 할 수 있으므로 천연 항산화제로서의 응용 가능성 또한 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.989-998
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• 2016

Acidic endo-polygalacturonases are the major part of pectinase preparations and extensively applied in the clarification of fruits juice, vegetables extracts, and wines. However, most of the reported fungal endo-polygalacturonases are active and stable under narrow pH range and low temperatures. In this study, an acidic endo-polygalacturonase (EPG4) was purified and characterized from a mutant strain of Penicillium oxalicum. The N-terminal amino acid sequence of EPG4 (ATTCTFSGSNGAASASKSQT) was different from those of reported endo-polygalacturonases. EPG4 displayed optimal pH and temperature at 5.0 and 60-70℃ towards polygalacturonic acid (PGA), respectively, and was notably stable at pH 2.2-7.0. When tested against pectins, EPG4 showed enzyme activity over a broad acidic pH range (>15.0% activity at pH 2.2-6.0 towards citrus pectin; and >26.6% activity at pH 2.2-7.0 towards apple pectin). The K_m and V_max values were determined as 1.27 mg/ml and 5,504.6 U/mg, respectively. The enzyme hydrolyzed PGA in endo-manner, releasing oligo-galacturonates from PGA, as determined by TLC. Addition of EPG4 (3.6 U/ml) significantly reduced the viscosity (by 42.4%) and increased the light transmittance (by 29.5%) of the papaya pulp, and increased the recovery (by 24.4%) of the papaya extraction. All of these properties make the enzyme a potential application in the beverage industry.

• 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.59-69
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• 2016

This study aimed to understand the importance of applying finishing materials into interior space, and to add meaning to the creation of functional space, associated interior finishing materials with brain science. To achieve this purpose, brainwave(EEG) experiment was conducted. The brainwave appearing when sensing the surface of interior finishing materials with hands was measured. The locations of the electrode were FP1, FP2, F3, F4, C3, C4, P3, P4, O1, O2, F7, F8, T3, T4, T5, T6, CZ, FZ, and PZ and in addition to these, AFZ was added. Eight(8) kinds of finishing materials: metallic material, film paper, lumbar, stone, glass, silk wallpaper, fabric, and paint were used to measure '${\alpha}$-wave against ${\beta}$ wave.' As a result, it was found that the most activated finishing material in term of relaxation was film paper, followed by metallic, glass, paint, fabric, stone, lumbar, and silk wallpaper. To explain in light of this, (1) '${\alpha}$-wave against ${\beta}$ wave' was the most activated at ch1-FP1 and ch2-FP2, and at ch17-AFZ and ch19-FZ, which indicated that metopic-prefrontal lobe showed the highest activation in relaxation. Film paper, among the finishing materials, showed the highest increase in relaxation. (2) In general, '${\alpha}$-wave against ${\beta}$ wave' relaxation was inhibited at ch13-T3 and ch14-T4, and at ch15-T5 and ch16-T6 and the arousal in the temporal lobe was prominent. Silk wallpaper, among the finishing materials, showed the highest arounsal effect. As a result of measuring the superficial touch on the silk wallpaper, which was regarded as the most rough material among the eight finishing materials, the arousal effect of ${\alpha}$-wave against ${\beta}$-wave, among the brainwave characteristics, was found to be the highest. (3) to judge from the scope of this experiment regarding the tactile sensation over the finishing materials, it is considered that the brainwave reaction sometimes appeared contrastive depending on whether the surface was smooth or rough and there also appeared a difference in relaxation and arousal reaction of the brainwave depending on whether the surface was hot or cold, but the sensation on the surface texture was often evaluated differently depending on who you were. For this reason, this study has some limitations.