• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.29-38
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• 2021

Purpose : Therapeutic exercise should improve the health outcomes of rehabilitation in children with neurodevelopmental disability. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of primitive reflex integration exercises on forward head posture, balance ability, and concentration in children with neurodevelopmental disability. Methods : This study included 10 children with neurodevelopmental disability. Primitive reflex integration exercises were performed for 40 minutes, twice a week for 8 weeks (16 sessions). The reflective markers were placed at the center of the shoulders and on the ears. A caliper was used to measure the distance between the attachments of the reflective markers to assess the forward head posture. Pediatric balance scale was used to quantify balance ability. Their abilities in terms of changeless sitting, looking at the teacher, putting children's hands on their knees, and looking at immovable and movable objects, were assessed to quantify concentration. Results : There were significant improvements in forward head posture after the intervention (p=.005). Primitive reflex integration exercises significantly improved balance ability of children with neurodevelopmental disability (p=.027). There were also significant improvements in changeless sitting (p=.005), looking at the teacher (p=.004), putting children's hands on their knees (p=.005), and looking at the immovable (p=.004) and movable (p=.004) objects. Conclusion : This study showed that primitive reflex integration exercises were a useful intervention to improve forward head posture, balance, and concentration in children with neurodevelopmental disability. Therefore, primitive reflex integration exercises may also promote and improve their general development. Further studies with appropriate sample size and control group are needed to conclude the effectiveness of primitive reflex integration exercises on improving posture, motor function, and concentration in children with neurodevelopmental disability.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2019년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.86-86
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• 2019

Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (SB) has been widely studied to treat inflammatory diseases in east Asia. In the recent years, many studies have focused on modifying herbs to increase the pharmacological effects. Roasting alcohol absorbed SB is one of the traditional methods to increase the therapeutic effects. Currently there are no reports on the pharmacological effects of roasted SB. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of roasted 30% ethyl alcohol absorbed SB extract (SR) on mice ear edema. After intra-gastric injection of dexamethasone (for positive control, 2 mg/kg) and SR (50, 100, 400 mg/kg), ear edema was provoked by croton oil (5% v/v in acetone, 10 ul/ear). Ear thickness was measured with a digital caliper to quantify the change in swelling. For histological study, we made paraffin sections and performed Phloxine-Tartrazine staining and Masson's trichrome staining to observe epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous region and collagen fiber of mice ear tissues. Ear thickness decreased dose-dependent manner in SR treated groups. Histological analysis compared with dexamethasone treated group, SR treated groups demonstrated a similar reduction in hypoplasia of epidermis and influx of inflammatory cells. Increase of subcutaneous layer and decrease of collagen fibers were significantly recovered in SR treated group (400 mg/kg) and dexamethasone treated group. In conclusion, treatment with SR ameliorates auricular inflammation induced with croton oil in mice. Experiments are now underway to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying anti-inflammatory activities of SR.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.41-47
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• 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of 3-dimensional(3D) printed models derived from multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems with different fields of view (FOVs). Materials and Methods: Five human dry mandibles were used to assess the accuracy of reconstructions of anatomical landmarks, bone defects, and intra-socket dimensions by 3D printers. The measurements were made on dry mandibles using a digital caliper (gold standard). The mandibles then underwent MDCT imaging. In addition, CBCT images were obtained using Cranex 3D and NewTom 3G scanners with 2 different FOVs. The images were transferred to two 3D printers, and the digital light processing (DLP) and fused deposition modeling (FDM) techniques were used to fabricate the 3D models, respectively. The same measurements were also made on the fabricated prototypes. The values measured on the 3D models were compared with the actual values, and the differences were analyzed using the paired t-test. Results: The landmarks measured on prototypes fabricated using the FDM and DLP techniques based on all 4 imaging systems showed differences from the gold standard. No significant differences were noted between the FDM and DLP techniques. Conclusion: The 3D printers were reliable systems for maxillofacial reconstruction. In this study, scanners with smaller voxels had the highest precision, and the DLP printer showed higher accuracy in reconstructing the maxillofacial landmarks. It seemed that 3D reconstructions of the anterior region were overestimated, while the reconstructions of intra-socket dimensions and implant holes were slightly underestimated.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제110권1호
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• pp.72-81
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• 2021

본 연구는 다양한 임목 정보를 측정하고 효과적으로 관리하기 위해 스마트폰 애플리케이션과 웹 애플리케이션 서버(Web Application Server, WAS)를 개발하였다. 수고, 방위, 고도, 경사, 위치 좌표는 스마트폰에 내장된 동작센서를 통해 취득된 각도를 삼각법에 적용하여 측정하였으며, 흉고직경 및 거리는 Google AR Core에서 제공하는 AR API(Application Programming Interface)를 응용하여 측정할 수 있도록 하였다. 웹 애플리케이션 서버는 스마트폰이 측정한 데이터를 수신하여 저장, 조회, 출력하고 수목의 위치를 카카오 맵에 표시할 수 있도록 개발하였다. 또한, 개발된 애플리케이션의 정확성을 평가하기 위해 인공 침엽수림에서 잣나무 90본, 천연 혼효림에서 무작위로 90본을 선정하여 버텍스 및 윤척과 비교하였다. 비교 결과, 흉고직경과 수고 모두 95% 수준에서 유의한 결과를 나타내었으며, 흉고직경의 경우 인공 침엽수림이 평균 0.6745 cm, 천연 혼효림에서는 평균 1.0139 cm의 오차를 보였다. 수고는 인공 침엽수림이 평균 0.6714 cm, 천연 혼효림은 평균 1.3297 m의 오차를 보였다.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제16권11호
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• pp.3694-3722
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• 2022

In today's globalized world, there is no transparency in exchanging data and information between producers and consumers. However, these tasks experience many challenges, such as administrative barriers, confidential data leakage, and extensive time delays. To overcome these challenges, we propose a decentralized, secured, and verified smart chain framework using Ethereum Smart Contract which employs Inter Planetary File Systems (IPFS) and MongoDB as storage systems to automate the process and exchange information into blocks using the Tendermint algorithm. The proposed work promotes complete traceability of the product, ensures data integrity and transparency in addition to providing security to their personal information using the Lelantos mode of shipping. The Tendermint algorithm helps to speed up the process of validating and authenticating the transaction quickly. More so in this time of pandemic, it is easier to meet the needs of customers through the Ethermint Smart Chain, which increases customer satisfaction, thus boosting their confidence. Moreover, Smart contracts help to exploit more international transaction services and provide an instant block time finality of around 5 sec using Ethermint. The paper concludes with a description of product storage and distribution adopting the Ethermint technique. The proposed system was executed based on the Ethereum-Tendermint Smart chain. Experiments were conducted on variable block sizes and the number of transactions. The experimental results indicate that the proposed system seems to perform better than existing blockchain-based systems. Two configuration files were used, the first one was to describe the storage part, including its topology. The second one was a modified file to include the test rounds that Caliper should execute, including the running time and the workload content. Our findings indicate this is a promising technology for food supply chain storage and distribution.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.257-264
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• 2023

Objectives: The study was designed to evaluate anti-arthritic activity of Ajmodadi Churna (AC) and its effect on Complete freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritis in Wistar rats. Methods: Arthritis was induced by injecting 0.2 mL CFA into sub plantar surface of left hind paw. Test sample AC-1 and AC-2, 200 and 400 mg/kg, respectively was given to the animals for 21 consecutive days. The increase in swelling was observed after induction of arthritis. The paw edema was measured on 0, 3, 7, 14 and 21 day using Vernier caliper after the induction of arthritis. The collected blood samples further used for the estimation of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), erythrocytes sedimentation rate (ESR), and hemoglobin (Hb), using hematology analyzer. Serum concentration of IL-6 and TNF-α were also measured using rat ELISA kits. Results: Results showed that a significant reduction in paw edema was observed in AC-2 treated rats. The paw edema was restored on day 21 was 4.48 mm for AC-2, which is near to the control group. The arthritis score in treated rats was found to be considerably lower than in the control group i.e. 0.83 for AC-2 and 1.50 for AC-1. A decrease in levels of RBC and hemoglobin were observed in arthritic rats. Inflammation was significantly reduced and serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α were lowered after treatment with the test drug. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the study that AC possess significant anti-arthritic activity. Furthermore, this condition was linked to a reduction in abnormal humoral immune responses.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.52-62
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• 2024

Background: This study was to investigate effects of narrow squat exercise according to ankle angle of Toe in 10° and Toe out 10° on women with genu varum. Design: Randomized Controlled Trial or Cross-sectional Study. Methods: 30 adult women with genu varum participated in this study. All subjects were randomly assigned to 15 people of narrow squat exercise in ankle angle of Toe in 10° group (TI) and 15 people of narrow squat exercise in ankle angle of Toe out 10° group (TO). The narrow squat exercise program was conducted three times a week for six weeks. The distance between the knees was measured by using Digital Vernier Caliper. The quadriceps angle (Q-angle) was measured by using Goniometer. The stride length and propulsion were measured through G-Walk Results: Both TI and TO groups showed effective significant differences in distance between the knees, Q-angle, and propulsion (p<.05). There was no significant difference in stride length (p>.05). Left leg propulsion was found to be significantly more effective in TI group than in TO group (p<.05). Conclusion: These results suggested that narrow squat exercise according to ankle angle of toe in 10° and toe out 10° was effective for genu varum. However, compared to TO group, TI group was more effective in gait propulsion. It is considered that narrow squat exercise in ankle angle of Toe in 10° can be suggested as an effective intervention method for women with genu varum.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.551-562
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• 1999

본 연구는 치아를 실험적으로 이동시킬 때, 교정력의 크기와 적용방법에 따른 치아이동 양상의 차이가 존재하는 지의 여부와 치근흡수와의 관련 여부에 대하여 평가하고자 하였다. 300g전후의 건강한 수컷 흰쥐 24마리를 세 군으로 나누고 상악 제 1대구치와 상악중절치 사이에 NiTi closed coil spring을 장착하여, 각 군당 50g(A군), 100g(B군), 25g(C군)을 적용하였고 C군의 경우에는 교정력을 적용한지 4일째 50g으로 힘을 증가하였다. 15일간 교정력을 적용하는 동안 매일 ehter로 흡입 마취를 시행하고 치아이동거리를 digital caliper로 측정하고 15일간의 실험기간 종료 후 상악 제1대구치 치근부의 조직표본을 제작하여 광학 현미경으로 관찰한 바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 각 군별 15일간 총 치아이동거리는 B군에서 가장 컸고, 그 다음 C군, A군의 순이었으나 통계학적으로 유의성있는 차이는 없었다. 2. A, B, C군 모두 전형적인 치아의 이동양상을 보여주었으며 치아이동 지체기가 끝난 날은 C, B, A군의 순서로 각각 7, 8, 9일째 끝났으나 통계학적으로 유의성있는 차이는 없었다. 3. A, B, C군 모두에서 치근의 흡수양상을 관찰할 수 있었고, 특히 B군에서 가장 심한 치근흡수양상을 보여주었고, C군에서 치근흡수의 양상이 가장 적었다. 이상을 종합해볼 때, 교정력이 크다고 하여 더 빠른 치아이동이 일어난다고 볼 수 없으며 교정력이 클수록 초자양변성대가 광범위하게 형성되어 오히려 치근의 흡수도 증가하므로 교정력을 적용할 때 초기 교정력을 보다 적게 적용하여 초자양변성대 형성범위를 줄인 뒤 교정력을 증가시키는 방법이 치근흡수를 최소화하면서 효과적인 치아이동을 얻을 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.649-661
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• 1999

본 연구의 목적은 1) 양측성 순구개열 신생아에 대한 수술전 비치조정형 장치 (Pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding appliance, PNAM) 치료를 소개하고, 2) 이 장치의 치조골 조형 (molding) 효과를 평가하는 것이다. 서울대학교병원 교정과에 내원하여 PNAM 장치를 사용하여 치료받은 8명의 양측성 순구개열 환자 (남자 7명, 여자 1명, 평균 초진 연령:61.6일)를 연구대상으로 하였으며, 치조골에서 전상악골의 치조능 좌우측 말단부와 양측 분절 치조능 최전방점까지의 파열부간 평균거리는 $8.09{\pm}5.03mm$였고 치조골 정형치료의 평균 기간은 $8.8{\pm}3.1$주였다. 초진시 (T0)와 성공적인 치조골 정형술이 완료된 시기(T1)에 인상을 채득하여 모형을 제작한 후, 사진 촬영과 digital caliper를 사용하여 20개의 길이항목과 14개의 각도항목을 계측하였다. Microsoft사의 Excel 97 program을 사용하여 각 항목의 계측치들을 통계 처리하였고, 치조골 정형술에 의한 치료전후의 차이를 비교하기 위하여 paired t-test를 사용하였다. PNAM 장치에 의한 치조골 조형 효과에 대한 결론은 다음과 같다. 1. 양측성 순구개열 파열부의 폐쇄가 성공적으로 이루어졌다. 2. 양측 분절의 측방 성장이 억제되어 내측 굴곡이 발생하였다. 3. 전상악골 후방부에 위치한 서골(vomer) 전방부의 굴곡에 의하여 전상악골의 후방이동과 회전이 발생하였다. 구순성형술을 시행하기 전에 PNAM장치를 사용하여 양측성 순구개열 신생아 환자의 파열부 폐쇄에 대한 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제59권3호
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• pp.261-270
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• 2021

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 (1) 기존에 존재하던 몇 가지 다른 임플란트 인상의 정확도 평가방법들과 역공학 기술을 비교하고 (2) 역공학 기술로 임플란트 식립 방향 및 임플란트 인상용 코핑의 종류에 따른 인상 채득의 정확도를 평가하는 것이다. 재료 및 방법: 임플란트 식립 방향에 따른 세 가지 다른 마스터 모델을 제작하였고, 그 중 임플란트를 평행하게 식립한 마스터 모델에서 두 임플란트 중심점 사이의 거리를 다음과 같은 세 가지 방법으로 측정하였다 (디지털 캘리퍼를 이용한 측정 방법(그룹 DC), 광학 사진을 이용한 측정 방법(그룹 OM) 및 역공학 기술을 이용한 측정 방법(그룹 RE)). 세 종류의 마스터 모델 별로 각각 세 가지 유형의 임프레션 코핑을 이용하여 인상을 채득한 후 총 90개의 실험 모델을 제작하였으며 각 실험 모델들과 마스터 모델 간의 각도 및 거리의 오차율(error rate)을 계산하였다. 세 가지 평가 방법 간의 비교에는 One-way ANOVA가 사용되었다 (P < .05). 각 실험 그룹들의 오차율은 two-way ANOVA를 이용하여 분석하였다 (P < .05). 결과: 그룹 DC의 오차율과 그룹 RE의 오차율 간에는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었지만 (P < .05), 그룹 OM의 오차율을 다른 그룹들과 비교하였을 때는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다(P > .05). 역공학 기술로 측정한 오차율의 표준 편차는 디지털 캘리퍼 및 광학 사진 측정으로 계산한 오차율의 표준 편차보다 상당히 낮았다. 하이브리드 인상용 코핑 그룹은 거리 오차율에서 픽업 인상용 코핑 그룹과 큰 차이가 없었다 (P > .05). 결론: 본 실험을 통해 역공학 기술이 임플란트 인상의 삼차원적인 정확도 평가 기법으로서의 잠재력이 있음을 확인하였다.