• 한국작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국작물학회 2017년도 9th Asian Crop Science Association conference
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• pp.308-308
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• 2017

The low and unstable yield of soybean has been a major problem in Japan. Excess soil moisture conditions are one of the major factors to restrict soybean productivity. More than 80 % of soybean crops are cultivated in converted paddy fields which often have poor drainage. In central and eastern regions of Japan, the early vegetative growth of soybean tends to be restricted by the flooding damage because the early growth period is overlapped with the rainy season. Field observation shows that induced excess water stress in early vegetative stage reduces dry matter production by decreasing intercepted radiation by leaf and radiation use efficiency (RUE) (Bajgain et al., 2015). Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the responses of soybean growth for excess water conditions to assess these effects on soybean productions. In this study, we aim to modify the soybean crop model (Sinclair et al., 2003) by adding the components of the restriction of leaf area development and RUE for adaptable to excess water conditions. This model was consist of five components, phenological model, leaf area development model, dry matter production model, plant nitrogen model and soil water balance model. The model structures and parameters were estimated from the data obtained from the field experiment in Tsukuba. The excess water effects on the leaf area development were modeled with consideration of decrease of blanch emergence and individual leaf expansion as a function of temperature and ground water level from pot experiments. The nitrogen fixation and nitrogen absorption from soil were assumed to be inhibited by excess water stress and the RUE was assumed to be decreasing according to the decline of leaf nitrogen concentration. The results of the modified model were better agreement with the field observations of the induced excess water stress in paddy field. By coupling the crop model and the ground water level model, it may be possible to assess the impact of excess water conditions for soybean production quantitatively.

• 환경생물
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.136-143
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• 2019

안정된 바이오플락 사육수에는 대량의 미생물들이 존재하고 있으며 사육수온이 높아 재사용이 가능할 경우 빠른 수질안정화 및 에너지 절약을 할 수 있다. 바이오플락 사육수 내 부유하고 있는 자가 및 타가 영양세균은 호기성과 혐기성 세균을 모두 포함하고 있어 탄소원을 넣고 산소를 공급하지 않는 혐기성 상태로 만들면 탈질과정이 가능하다. 본 연구에서 바이오플락 탈질수의 특성은 암모니아(6.9 mg L^-1), 아질산(0.3 mg L^-1), 질산농도(9.2 mg L^-1), 높은 pH(8.42), alkalinity (590 mg L^-1)였으며 이 탈질수를 첨가한 사육수의 물리적 환경 변화가 어린새우의 생존 및 생리적 특성에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 그 결과 탈질수를 100% 사용하여도 생존율의 변화를 보이지 않았으나 혈림프를 포함한 체액 분석결과 탈질수 혼합에 의한 조직손상 및 스트레스 지표인 크레아틴, 혈중 요소성 질소의 증가가 관찰되었고 탈질수 혼합비율이 높을수록 새우 체내 이온(Na⁺, K⁺, Cl^-)의 농도가 유의적으로 감소하여 향후 삼투압조절에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 것으로 나타남에 따라 탈질수를 일정비율로(50% 미만) 혼합하여 사용하는 것이 바람직한 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.140-144
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• 2017

Purpose: The optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measured by ultrasonography is among the indicators of intracranial pressure (ICP) elevation. However, whether ONSD measurement is useful for initial treatment remains controversial. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between ONSD measured by computed tomography (CT) and ICP in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: A total of 246 patients with severe trauma from January 1, 2015 until December 31, 2015 were included in the study. A total of 179 patients with brain damage with potential for ICP elevation were included in the TBI group. The remaining 67 patients comprised the non-TBI group. A comparison was made between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to determine the accuracy of ONSD when used as a screening test for the TBI group including those with TBI with midline shift (with elevated ICP). Results: The mean injury severity score (ISS) and glasgow coma scale (GCS) of all patients were $24.2{\pm}6.1$ and $5.4{\pm}0.8$, respectively. The mean ONSD of the TBI group ($5.5{\pm}1.0mm$) was higher than that of the non-TBI group ($4.7{\pm}0.6mm$). Some significant differences in age ($55.3{\pm}18.1$ vs. $49.0{\pm}14.8$, p<0.001), GCS ($11.7{\pm}4.1$ versus $13.3{\pm}3.0$, p<0.001), and ONSD ($5.5{\pm}1.0$ vs. $4.7{\pm}0.6$, p<0.001) were observed between the TBI and the non-TBI group. An ROC analysis was used to assess the correlation between TBI and ONSD. Results showed an area under the ROC curve (AUC) value of 0.752. The same analysis was used in the TBI with midline shift group, which showed an AUC of 0.912. Conclusions: An ONSD of >5.5 mm, measured on CT, is a good indicator of ICP elevation. However, since an ONSD is not sensitive enough to detect an increased ICP, it should only be used as one of the parameters in detecting ICP along with other screening tests.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제30권9호
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• pp.41-55
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• 2014

일반적으로 암반 터널 지진해석 시 절리의 영향을 무시하며 암반을 연속체라 가정한다. 하지만 이와 같은 가정의 적절성에 관해서는 연구된 바 없다. 본 연구에서는 응답변위법을 적용하여 지진동에 의하여 유발되는 암반 절리의 변위가 터널의 응답에 미치는 영향을 일련의 개별요소법을 이용하여 수치적으로 규명하였다. 해석에는 절리와 터널의 교차위치, 절리의 강성, 경사, 간격, 그리고 암반과 터널 사이의 인터페이스 강성이 고려되었다. 해석 결과, 절리의 강성이 터널에 가장 지배적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 절리의 간격은 클수록 변위가 국부적으로 집중되어 응답이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 절리의 경사는 정적인 경우와는 상반되게 $45^{\circ}$에서 응답이 가장 작게 계산되었다. 이는 전단변형으로 인하여 수직면과 수평면에 큰 전단응력이 작용하여 주응력면이 $45^{\circ}$로 회전하기 때문인 것으로 판단된다. 결과적으로 절리의 경사, 간격, 강성 모두 터널의 응답에 큰 영향을 미치며 특히 간격이 큰 미끈한 수직 또는 수평방향 절리가 터널을 통과하는 경우가 가장 위험한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 터널 라이닝에는 휨응력보다는 전단응력이 큰 폭으로 증가하므로 내진설계 시 이를 반드시 검토해야 할 것으로 판단된다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.1101-1121
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• 2016

Base isolation, one of the popular seismic protection approaches proven to be effective in practical applications, has been widely applied worldwide during the past few decades. As the techniques mature, it has been recognised that, the biggest issue faced in base isolation technique is the challenge of great base displacement demand, which leads to the potential of overturning of the structure, instability and permanent damage of the isolators. Meanwhile, drain, ventilation and regular maintenance at the base isolation level are quite difficult and rather time- and fund- consuming, especially in the highly populated areas. To address these challenges, a number of efforts have been dedicated to propose new isolation systems, including segmental building, additional storey isolation (ASI) and mid-storey isolation system, etc. However, such techniques have their own flaws, among which whipping effect is the most obvious one. Moreover, due to their inherent passive nature, all these techniques, including traditional base isolation system, show incapability to cope with the unpredictable and diverse nature of earthquakes. The solution for the aforementioned challenge is to develop an innovative vibration isolation system to realise variable structural stiffness to maximise the adaptability and controllability of the system. Recently, advances on the development of an adaptive magneto-rheological elastomer (MRE) vibration isolator has enlightened the development of adaptive base isolation systems due to its ability to alter stiffness by changing applied electrical current. In this study, an innovative semi-active storey isolation system inserting such novel MRE isolators between each floor is proposed. The stiffness of each level in the proposed isolation system can thus be changed according to characteristics of the MRE isolators. Non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm type II (NSGA-II) with dynamic crowding distance (DCD) is utilised for the optimisation of the parameters at isolation level in the system. Extensive comparative simulation studies have been conducted using 5-storey benchmark model to evaluate the performance of the proposed isolation system under different earthquake excitations. Simulation results compare the seismic responses of bare building, building with passive controlled MRE base isolation system, building with passive-controlled MRE storey isolation system and building with optimised storey isolation system.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.635-650
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• 2017

최근 AE 센서를 이용하여 지하 구조물 및 터널의 손상을 모니터링 하는 기법이 널리 활용되고 있다. 지하구조물 내 삽입되는 AE 센서는 커플링(coupling) 상태에 따라 신호의 신뢰도가 결정된다. 건전도 모니터링의 신뢰도를 확보하기 위해서는 커플링 재료의 특성을 이해하는 것이 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 블리딩(bleeding)특성을 규명하기 위해 커플링 재료로 포틀랜드 시멘트, 마이크로 시멘트, 그리고 석고를 이용하여 실내실험을 수행하였다. 블리딩 특성에 영향을 미치는 실험 인자를 물-시멘트 배합비율, 재료의 종류, 양생 기간, 그리고 총 주입량으로 결정하였다. 실험결과, 물-시멘트 배합비율과 커플링 주입량이 증가하면 커플링 재료의 블리딩 비율은 증가하는 결과를 보였으며, 포틀랜드 시멘트의 경우 가장 영향이 큰 것으로 분석되었다. 그러나 모든 커플링 재료에서 양생 기간이 블리딩에 미치는 영향은 미미한 것으로 분석되었다. 본 연구에서 규명된 커플링 재료의 블리딩 특성결과는 AE 센서 설치 시 적합한 재료 선정을 위하여 유용하게 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.839-854
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• 2018

본 연구는 GFRP plate 보강세그먼트를 TBM 터널 지보재로 적용하기 위한 성능평가를 실시하였다. 세그먼트의 철근량 감소와 균열제어 및 파손 등의 국부적인 손상 방지를 위하여 최근 SFRC세그먼트 적용되고 있다. 그러나 SFRC세그먼트에 사용되는 강섬유는 섬유 부식에 의한 내구성 저하 문제가 제기되고 있으며, RC세그먼트와 비교하여 SFRC세그먼트의 최대 휨하중 감소는 TBM 터널 세그먼트의 폭넓은 적용범위를 저해하고 있다. 따라서 SFRC세그먼트의 최대하중 증가를 위한 보강재로 GFRP plate 고려하였으며, 강섬유의 대체재로 부식 우려가 없는 구조용 합성섬유를 사용하였다. 보강섬유의 종류 및 GFRP plate 두께를 주요 변수로 하여 세그먼트의 휨 성능평가를 실시한 결과, 보강섬유와 3 mm 두께의 GFRP plate로 보강한 세그먼트는 섬유로만 보강한 세그먼트와 비교하여 섬유 종류별로 최대하중이 21.78~23.03%, 휨인성은 0.5~7.96% 증가하여 우수한 휨성능 효과를 보여주었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.2301-2305
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• 2016

Background: The early detection of anthracycline- induced cardiotoxicity is very important since it might be useful in prevention of cardiac decompensation. This study was designed with the intent of assessing the usefulness of cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and NT- Pro BNP estimation in early prediction of anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study histologically proven breast cancer patients who were scheduled to receive anthracycline containing combination chemotherapy as a part of multimodality treatment were enrolled. Baseline cardiac evaluation was performed by echocardiography (ECHO) and biomarkers like cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and N terminal- pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT- Pro BNP). All patients underwent cTnT and NT- Pro BNP estimation within 24 hours of each cycle of chemotherapy and were followed up after 6 months of initiation of chemotherapy. Any changes in follow up ECHO were compared to ECHO at baseline and cTnT and NT- Pro BNP levels after each cycle of anthracycline-based chemotherapy. Results: Initial data were obtained for 33 patients. Mean change in left ventricular diastolic diameter (LVDD) within 6 months was $0.154{\pm}0.433cms$ (p value=0.049). Seven out of 33 patients had an increase in biomarker cTnT levels (p value=0.5). A significant change in baseline and follow up LVDD was observed in patients with raised cTnT levels (p value=0.026) whereas no change was seen in ejection fraction (EF) and left atrial diameters (LAD) within 6 months of chemotherapy. NT- Pro BNP levels increased in significant number of patients (p value ${\leq}0.0001$) but no statistically significant change was observed in the ECHO parameters within 6 months. Conclusions: Functional monitoring is a poorly effective method in early estimation of anthracycline induced cardiac dysfunction. Estimation of biomarkers after chemotherapy may allow stratification of patients in various risk groups, thereby opening window for interventional strategies in order to prevent permanent damage to the myocardium.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.672-678
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 free radicals의 산화적인 손상에 의한 세포사멸에 있어서 녹차성분의 하나인 (-)epigallocatechin gallate의 억제효과를 규명하였다. 우선 radicals 소거작용에 있어서 (-)epigallocatechin gallate는 탁월한 항산화력을 발휘하였다. 혈관손상과 직결되는 혈관내피세포를 이용하여 hydroxyl radical의 $H_2O$$_2$에 의한 산화적인 손상을 유발시켜 세포생존율을 조사하였는데, (-)epigallocatechin gallate는 100 $\mu\textrm{m}$ 이하의 농도에서는 그 자체 독성이 없었고 $H_2O$$_2$의 산화적 독성효과를 경감시키는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 flavone인 apigenin은 고농도에서 독성을 가지며 radical 소거활성이 미약하고 $H_2O$$_2$의 산화독성은 경감시키지 못하였다. 다양한 세포사멸 검출법을 이용하여 세포 및 세포핵의 형태학적 양상을 조사한 결과, 0.25mM $H_2O$$_2$에 의한 24시간 이내의 세포죽음은 세포사멸현상에 의하여 초래되었다. 그러나 이러한 세포사멸과정을 겪고 있는 혈관내피세포에 50 $\mu\textrm{m}$ (-)epigallocatechin gallate를 처리한 경우에 세포핵의 응축이나 DNA fragmentation은 사라지고 세포사멸작용을 억제시키는 효과를 보여주었다. 예상한 바와 같이 apigenin의 flavone은 세포사멸 억제효과를 나타내지 못하였다. (-)Epigallocatechin gallate는 녹차에 함유된 catechins의 하나로서 free radicals의 산화적 손상에 의한 세포사멸에 있어서 탁월한 방어적 인 세포생리학적인 기능을 지니고 있으며, 혈관노화 및 혈관손상과 함께 유발되는 세포사멸성 심혈관질환의 예방과 치료에 기능성 식품 신소재로서 활용될 수 있으리라 본다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.149-156
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• 2018

Objective: Broilers show clear preference towards red color light (RL). However setting of an optimum light intensity is difficult since dim intensities that favor growth reduce welfare. This experiment was conducted to test the most effective RL intensity regimen (Dim [5 lux; DI] vs high [320 lux; HI]) in combination applied at different growth stages that favors for both performance and welfare. Methods: Complete randomize design was adopted with 6 replicates. Treatments were; T1 = early DI (8-21 d)+latter HI (22-35 d); T2 = early DI (8-28 d)+latter HI (29-35 d), T3 = early HI (8-21 d)+latter DI (22-35 d), T4 = early HI (8-28 d)+latter DI (29-35 d) and T5 = control (white light; WT) (8-35 d) at medium intensity (20 lux). Body weight (BW), weight gain (WG), water/feed intake and ratio, feed conversion ratios (FCR) were assessed. Common behaviours (15) were recorded by scan sampling method. Lameness, foot pad dermatitis, breast blisters, hock burning damage were assessed as welfare parameters. Fear reactions were tested using Tonic Immobility Test. Ocular and carcass evaluations were done. Meat and tibiae were analyzed for fat and bone ash respectively. Results: On 35 d, the highest BW ($2,155.72{\pm}176g$), WG ($1,967.78{\pm}174g$) were recorded by T2 compared to WT ($BW_{WT}=1,878.22{\pm}155$, $WG_{WT}=1,691.83{\pm}160$). But, application of RL, either DI, or HI during early/latter stage had no significant effect on FCR. Under HI, birds showed much higher active behaviours. DI encourages eating. Though LI changed from DI to HI, same trend could be seen even under HI. The highest leg strength ($218.5{\pm}120s$) was recorded by T2. The lowest leg strength ($64.58{\pm}33s$) and the highest ocular weight ($2.48{\pm}1g$) were recorded by T1. Significantly (p<0.05) the highest skin weight ($162.17{\pm}6g$) but the lowest fat% in meat ($13.03%{\pm}5%$) was recorded by T2. Conclusion: Early exposure to DI-RL up to 28 days followed by exposure to HI-RL is the most favorable lighting regimen for optimizing production, better welfare of broilers and improving health benefits of meat.