• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.171-183
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• 2022

The parent and daughter nuclides in a radioactive decay chain arrive at secular equilibrium once they have a large half-life difference. The characteristics of this equilibrium state can be used to estimate the production time of nuclear materials. In this study, a mathematical model and algorithm that can be applied to radio-chronometry using the radioactive equilibrium relationship were investigated, reviewed, and implemented. A Bateman equation that can analyze the decay of radioactive materials over time was used for the mathematical model. To obtain a differential-based solution of the Bateman equation, an algebraic numerical solution approach and two different matrix exponential functions (Moral and Levy) were implemented. The obtained result was compared with those of commonly used algorithms, such as the Chebyshev rational approximation method and WISE Uranium. The experimental analysis confirmed the similarity of the results. However, the Moral method led to an increasing calculation uncertainty once there was a branching decay, so this aspect must be improved. The time period corresponding to the production of nuclear materials or nuclear activity can be estimated using the proposed algorithm when uranium or its daughter nuclides are included in the target materials for nuclear forensics.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.716-722
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• 2008

Purpose: Split or full thickness skin graft is generally used to reconstruct the palmar skin and soft tissue defect after release of burn scar flexion contracture of hand. As a way to overcome and improve aesthetic and functional problems, the authors used the preserved superficial fat skin(PSFS) composite graft for correction of burn scar contracture of hand. Methods: From December of 2001 to July of 2007, thirty patients with burn scar contracture of hand were corrected. The palmar skin and soft tissue defect after release of burn scar contracture was reconstructed with the PSFS composite graft harvested from medial foot or below lateral and medial malleolus, with a preserved superficial fat layer. To promote take of the PSFS composite graft, a foam and polyurethane film dressing was used to maintain the moisture environment and Kirschner wire was inserted for immobilization. Before and after the surgery, a range of motion was measured by graduator. Using a chromameter, skin color difference between the PSFS composite graft and surrounding normal skin was measured and compared with full thickness skin graft from groin. Results: In all cases, the PSFS composite graft was well taken without necrosis, although the graft was as big as $330mm^2$(mean $150mm^2$). Contracture of hand was completely corrected without recurrence. The PSFS composite graft showed more correlations and harmonies with surrounding normal skin and less pigmentation than full thickness skin graft. Donor site scar was also obscure. Conclusion: The PSFS composite graft should be considered as a useful option for correction of burn scar flexion contracture of hand.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.5-10
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• 2007

Purpose: This study examined whether or not the balance performing ability of the disabled (blindness and deafness) is lower than normal people. Chronometry was used to compare the balance maintaining ability of blind and deaf subjects with that of normal subjects under the same conditions. Methods: In this study, balance foam, eye bandage, earplugs and headphones were used. The balance foam used in this study is smooth with slight elasticity and a convex upper side, 60cm wide, 15cm long and 9cm high. The eye bandage was used to artificially block the sight of the normal subjects, and the earplugs and headphones to block their hearing. Results: The mean time of the normal subjects standing with their eyes open, blindfolded and wearing ear plugs was 26.7, 19.8 and 28.7sec, respectively. The mean standing maintaining time for the blind and deaf subjects was 12.5 sec and 24.1 sec, respectively. The t-test result of the calculated mean time showed no significant difference (p>0.05) between the normal subjects and the normal subjects with their hearing blocked but there was a significant difference between the normal subjects with their hearing blocked and the deaf subjects (p>0.05). Conclusion: There was significance between the normal subjects and the normal subjects with their eyes blocked but there was no significant difference between the normal subjects with their eyes blocked and the blind subjects. Furthermore, there was a significant difference between the deaf and the normal subjects, which corresponds to the report showing that sight has a significant influence on balance.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.13-26
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• 2001

망간각의 조직 및 지화학적 특성과 코발트 연대측정법(Co-chronometry)을 이용하여, 망간각 형성 이후의 서태평양 지역 고해양환경 변화를 파악하기 위하여 마샬제도 배타적 경제수역 내 Lomilik과 Litakpooki 해저산에서 채취된 6개의 망간각을 분석하였다. 망간각은 조직과 지화학적 성분 차이에 의해, 치밀한 조직(층 1), 퇴적물이나 철산화물이 충진되어 있는 다공성 조직(층 2),그리고 탄산염불화 인회석(Carbonate Fluoapatite)이 충진 또는 치환하고 있는 흑색의 균질한 조직(층 3)의 3개 층으로 구분된다. 층 1은 층 2에 비해 Mn, Co, Ni, Mg의 함량이 높고, 층 2는 Fe, Al, Ti, Ba, Cu, Zn의 함량이 높다. 층 3은 Ca, p의 함량이 층 1과 층 2에 비해 현저히 높으며, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni등의 함량은 층 1과 층 2에 비해 낮다. 코발트 연대측정법 결과에 근거할 때, 연구지역의 망간각은 최소 56~31 Ma(초기 에오세${\sim}$올리고세)전에 형성되기 시작한 것으로 추정된다. 층 1과 층 2, 층 2와 층 3의 경계면은 7${\sim}$3 Ma, 26${\sim}$14 Ma정도이다. 층 3은 층 2가 형성되기 이전의 인산화 작용으로 Ca와 P의 함량이 높으며, 미세조직들이 잘 보존되어 있는 것으로 보아 층 3의 철${\cdot}$망간산화물들이 아산화(suboxic)환경에서 재결정되었다고 보기는 힘들다. 또한 층 3에서 Mn에 비해 상대적으로 더 낮은 Co 함량 등을 고려할 때 과거 지질시대동안 Co 공급량이 일정치 않았을 가능성도 있다. 다공성 조직의 층 2는 약 26${\sim}$9 Ma 동안 형성되었다. 공극사이에 유공충을 포함한 생물기원퇴적물이 포함되어 있으며, Ba, Cu, Zn 등 수층 생물과 관련된 원소의 함량이 높은 것으로 보아 층 2는 고에너지환경에서 형성되었음을 시사한다. 또한 층 2에서 Al의 증가는 쇄설기원 물질의 유입에 의한 것으로 추정된다. 플라이오세 이후에 형성된 층 1은 치밀한 조직을 보이며, 형성 이후 속성작용을 받지 않았다.