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Investigation of the Optical and Cloud Forming Properties of Pollution, Biomass Burning, and Mineral Dust Aerosol

  • 이용섭
    • 한국대기환경학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국대기환경학회 2006년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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    • pp.55-56
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    • 2006
  • This thesis describes the use of measured aerosol size distributions and size-resolved hygroscopic growth to examine the physical and chemical properties of several particle classes. The primary objective of this work was to investigate the optical and cloud forming properties of a range of ambient aerosol types measured in a number of different locations. The tool used for most of these analyses is a differential mobility analyzer / tandem differential mobility analyzer (DMA / TDMA) system developed in our research group. To collect the data described in two of the chapters of this thesis, an aircraft-based version of the DMA / TDMA was deployed to Japan and California. The data described in two other chapters were conveniently collected during a period when the aerosol of interest came to us. The unique aspect of this analysis is the use of these data to isolate the size distributions of distinct aerosol types in order to quantify their optical and cloud forming properties. I used collected data during the Asian Aerosol Characterization Experiment (ACE-Asia) to examine the composition and homogeneity of a complex aerosol generated in the deserts and urban regions of China and other Asian countries. An aircraft-based tandem differential mobility analyzer was used for the first time during this campaign to examine the size-resolved hygroscopic properties of particles having diameters between 40 and 586 nm. Asian Dust Above Monterey (ADAM-2003) study was designed both to evaluate the degree to which models can predict the long-range transport of Asian dust, and to examine the physical and optical properties of that aged dust upon reaching the California coast. Aerosol size distributions and hygroscopic growth are measured in College Station, TX to investigate the cloud nucleating and optical properties of a biomass burning aerosol generated from fires on the Yucatan Peninsula. Measured aerosol size distributions and size-resolved hygroscopicity and volatility were used to infer critical supersaturation distributions of the distinct particle types that were observed during this period. The predicted CCN concentrations were used in a cloud model to determine the impact of the different aerosol types on the expected cloud droplet concentration. RH-dependent aerosol extinction coefficients are calculated at a wavelength of 550 nm.

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탄성초음파에서 유방종괴의 감별진단을 위한 탄성도 점수와 변형비의 유용성 평가 (Evaluation of the Usefulness of Differential Diagnosis of Breast Mass using Elasticity Score and Elasticity Ratio in Elastography)

  • 안현;임인철;이효영
    • 한국방사선학회논문지
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    • 제12권5호
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    • pp.677-682
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    • 2018
  • 본 연구는 유방 전단파 탄성 초음파에서 탄성도 점수와 변형비를 이용한 방법이 양성과 악성병변의 감별진단에 유용한지를 평가하였다. 탄성 초음파를 시행한 224명을 대상으로 하였으며, 유방조직검사 결과를 바탕으로 후향적인 분석을 하였다. 유방 종괴의 양성과 악성에 따른 5단계의 탄성도 점수와의 동질성 비교는 Fisher's Exact test, 변형비와의 차이검증은 Mann-Whitney U test를 실시하였다. ROC 곡선분석을 통해 악성병변의 예측을 위한 탄성도 점수와 변형비의 최적 cut off 값을 결정하였다. 양성과 악성 결절 군의 분류에 따른 탄성도 점수의 동질성 비교와 변형비의 차이검증 결과에서 각각 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였으며(p=.000), ROC 곡선분석에서 양성과 악성 결절의 예측을 위한 탄성도 점수와 변형비의 AUC 0.824, 0.806, cut off 값 3, 4.4로 결정되었다(p=.001). 따라서 탄성도 점수와 변형비는 유방 종괴의 감별진단에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이다.

Production and Characterization of Acid-stable Pectin Lyase from Bacillus sp. PN33

  • Kim, Jong-Chon;Kim, Hwa-Young;Choi, Yong-Jin
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제8권4호
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    • pp.353-360
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    • 1998
  • A bacterial strain PN33 producing large amounts of extracellular pectin lyase (PNL, EC 4.2.2.10) was isolated from soil. The isolated bacterium was identified as a strain of Bacillus sp. Production of PNL by the strain was induced only by pectins, with a higher degree of esterification, which had been added to the culture medium as a sole carbon source. The optimal medium for PNL production was determined to consist of 10 g pectin, 2 g yeast extract, 4 g $K_2HPO_4{\cdot}3H_2O$, 0.6 g $MgSO_4$, and 0.11 g $CaCl_2$ per liter (pH 7.0). The PNL activity in the culture supernatant reached the highest level of 132 mU/ml after 32 h cultivation at $37^{\circ}C$ in the optimal medium. The PNL produced was purified to homogeneity by ammonium sulfate fractionation (50~80%), and cation exchange and size exclusion chromatographies. The molecular mass of the enzyme was estimated to be approximately 52 kDa by SDS-PAGE. Almost the same mass was determined by nondenaturing PAGE, indicating that the functional enzyme had a monomeric structure. As expected, the PNL exhibited higher activities on the highly esterified pectins whereas it gave no detectable activity on polygalacturonic acid. The enzyme showed the highest activity at the acidic pH of 6.0, exceptional for a bacterial PNL. Maximum activity was measured at $40^{\circ}C$, although the stability f the purified enzyme was poor at this temperature. alcium (1 mM) was found to activate the PNL activity by $50\%$, and also remarkably increased the thermal stability f the enzyme. Phenylmethylsulfonylfluoride (PMSF) and iethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC) inhibited the PNL activity lmost completely at the concentration of 5 mM. This result ndicates that some serine and histidine residues of the nzyme may play an essential role for catalytic function of he enzyme.

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유방암 생존자의 삶의 질, 성기능 및 우울: 성생활 집단과 비성생활 집단 간의 비교 (Comparisons of Quality of Life, Sexual Function, and Depression in Sexually Active or Inactive Groups of Women with Mastectomy)

  • 김혜영;소향숙;채명정;김경미
    • 종양간호연구
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    • 제8권2호
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    • pp.77-85
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    • 2008
  • Purpose: This study was to compare quality of life, sexual function, and depression between a group with sexually active women and the other with sexually inactive women who undertaken mastectomy. Methods: Participants were 106 breast cancer patients who had spouse and participated in self-help group in Gwangju, Korea. The questionnaires were consisted of Quality of Life Index-Cancer Version (Q.L.I.-C), self-rating depression scale, and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Data were analyzed using the SPSS Win 14.0 K+ for descriptive statistics, t-test, ANCOVA, and MANOVA. Results: There were no homogeneity at age, job, educational years between sexually active vs. inactive groups. In sexually active group, mean age was 46.1, having job 34.5%, bachelor's degree 38.2%, and pre-menopause 79.2%; for the inactive group 49.6, 10.4%, 12.5%, and 52.7% seperately. There were significant differences in quality of life, sexual function, and depression between two groups when four covariates were controlled. The quality of life and sexual function in sexually active group were significantly higher than inactive group(p<0.001). The depression in sexually active group was significantly lower than inactive group(p<0.001). Conclusion: This study indicates that nurses are needed to counsel and intervene psychosexual approach especially sexually inactive women with breast cancer during the recovery period.

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Spatial Estimation of soil roughness and moisture from Sentinel-1 backscatter over Yanco sites: Artificial Neural Network, and Fractal

  • Lee, Ju Hyoung
    • 한국수자원학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국수자원학회 2020년도 학술발표회
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    • pp.125-125
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    • 2020
  • European Space Agency's Sentinel-1 has an improved spatial and temporal resolution, as compared to previous satellite data such as Envisat Advanced SAR (ASAR) or Advanced Scatterometer (ASCAT). Thus, the assumption used for low-resolution retrieval algorithms used by ENVISAT ASAR or ASCAT is not applicable to Sentinel-1, because a higher degree of land surface heterogeneity should be considered for retrieval. The assumption of homogeneity over land surface is not valid any more. In this study, considering that soil roughness is one of the key parameters sensitive to soil moisture retrievals, various approaches are discussed. First, soil roughness is spatially inverted from Sentinel-1 backscattering over Yanco sites in Australia. Based upon this, Artificial Neural Networks data (feedforward multiplayer perception, MLP, Levenberg-Marquadt algorithm) are compared with Fractal approach (brownian fractal, Hurst exponent of 0.5). When using ANNs, training data are achieved from theoretical forward scattering models, Integral Equation Model (IEM). and Sentinel-1 measurements. The network is trained by 20 neurons and one hidden layer, and one input layer. On the other hand, fractal surface roughness is generated by fitting 1D power spectrum model with roughness spectra. Fractal roughness profile is produced by a stochastic process describing probability between two points, and Hurst exponent, as well as rms heights (a standard deviation of surface height). Main interest of this study is to estimate a spatial variability of roughness without the need of local measurements. This non-local approach is significant, because we operationally have to be independent from local stations, due to its few spatial coverage at the global level. More fundamentally, SAR roughness is much different from local measurements, Remote sensing data are influenced by incidence angle, large scale topography, or a mixing regime of sensors, although probe deployed in the field indicate point data. Finally, demerit and merit of these approaches will be discussed.

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경막외 마취제 투여 유무에 따른 분만 1기 산부의 분만 통증, 불안, 자궁경관 개대 정도 비교 (Comparison of Obstetric Pain, Anxiety, and Cervical Dilatation between Epidural Analgesia and No Analgesia group during Labor Stage I)

  • 한수정;김증임;김묘진
    • 여성건강간호학회지
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    • 제18권2호
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    • pp.126-134
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: This research was done to compare obstetric pain, anxiety and cervical dilatation between an epidural analgesia group and a control group. Methods: Participants were assigned to the experimental or control group depending on their decisions for pain relief. Subjective / objective obstetric pain, anxiety level and cervical dilatation were measured and ANOVA was used for comparison of groups and paired t-test to make pre-post comparisons. Results: Homogeneity of pain, anxiety and cervical dilatation were assessed at the latent phase. Cervical dilatation was larger in the control group than the experimental group, at both the active and the transitional phase (F=22.9, p<.001; F=39.9, p<.001 respectively). The degree of pain and anxiety were not significantly different between the groups. Within the experimental group, subjective / objective pain and anxiety level were significantly lower post-analgesia compared to pre-analgesia in the active phase. All variables, except for sweating in the objective pain measurement, changed significantly at the transient phase. Conclusion: The results of this evidence-based research indicate that epidural analgesia while effective in relieving pain and anxiety may have an adverse effect on the cervix during labor stage I. Epidural analgesia should be used carefully during cervical dilatation in labor stage I.

자궁의 악성혼합뮬러리안 종양의 자기공명영상: 자궁내막암과의 비교 (MR Imaging of Uterine Malignant Mixed M$\ddot{u}$llerian Tumor: Comparison with Endometrial Carcinoma)

  • 조재호;김진우;장재천;박복환;김정식
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • 제16권2호
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    • pp.296-301
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    • 1999
  • 자궁의 MMMT와 자궁내막암을 감별진단할 수 있는 자기공명영상 소견을 알아보기 위하여 자궁적출술에 의해 병리적으로 확인된 5례의 MMMT와 14례의 자궁내막암을 대상으로 종괴의 크기, 자궁근층 및 자궁경부의 침범 유무, 종괴의 성장 양상, 신호강도와 조영증강의 정도 및 양상을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 종괴의 장경은 MMMT가 1.5-9cm(평균, 5.7cm)이었고, 자궁내막암은 0.5-6.0cm(평균, 2.5cm)이었다. MMMT 5례 중 3례에서 자궁경부의 침범이 확인되었는데, 이들은 자궁강과 자궁경부의 내강을 확장시키면서 외자궁구로 성장하는 양상을 보였으며, 자궁내막암은 14례 중 1례에서만 자궁경부 침범이 확인되었다. 자궁근층 침범의 유무, T1- 및 T2-강조영상에서의 신호강도와 균일성, 조영증강의 정도와 양상은 별다른 차이가 없었다. 이상의 결과에서, MMMT와 자궁내막암을 감별할 수 있는 특이한 소견은 확인할 수 없었으나, 종괴가 5cm 이상으로 크고, 자궁경부 내강을 확장시키면서, 자궁경부를 침범하는 경우에는 MMMT의 가능성을 고려해야 할 것으로 생각한다.

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동영상 운동교육이 견관절 환자의 관절가동범위, 통증 및 삶의 질에 미치는 효과 (The Effects of Video Exercise Education on Range of Motion, Pain and Quality of Life for Shoulder-joint Patients)

  • 임세미;염영란;이정화
    • 융합정보논문지
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    • 제10권9호
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    • pp.43-52
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    • 2020
  • 본 연구의 목적은 견관절 환자를 대상으로 동영상 교육을 개발하고 관절가동범위, 통증 및 삶의 질에 미치는 효과를 평가하기 위함이다. 본 연구는 2020년 1월부터 6월까지 G시 소재 대학병원의 정형외과 외래에 내원한 견관절 환자 중 실험군 30명, 대조군 26명을 대상으로 하였다. 자료분석은 SPSS를 이용하여 두 그룹의 일반적 특성 및 종속변수에 대한 사전 동질성 검정은 𝑥2-test, t-test로 분석하였다. 연구결과, 대상자의 사전 사후 점수 변화는 관절가동범위의 내회전 정도와 통증점수에서 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 관절가동범위의 굴곡, 외전 정도와 삶의 질에서는 유의한 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서 동영상 교육의 임상 적용은 외래 뿐만 아니라 병동에서도 간호사의 환자교육에 소비되는 시간을 절약할 수 있어 간호 실무를 개선하는 방안으로 제시될 수 있다.

해송 채종원(採種園)에서 개화특성(開花特性)의 클론 변이(變異) (Clonal Variation of Flowering in Pinus thunbergii Seed Orchard)

  • 한상억;최완용;장경환;김태수;송정호
    • 한국산림과학회지
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    • 제90권6호
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    • pp.717-724
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    • 2001
  • 본 연구는 1979년에 조성된 해송 채종원에서 6년간(1995~2000년) 개화량를 조사하여 얻은 자료를 토대로 생식과정에 관계된 몇 가지 특성들을 계량화 하고자 하였다. 전체 60개 클론 중 18개 클론(30%)이 차지하는 자화의 상대적인 기여도는 0.37(1999)~0.46(1995), 웅화는 0.44(1999)~0.57(1995)로 자화보다 다소 높게 나타났으며 소수 클론에 의해 편중되는 현상이 다른 수종에 비하여 작게 나타났다. 배우체(v♀, v♂) 수준에서 상대적인 유효집단수는 각각 0.59(1995)~0.91(1999)과 0.56(1995)~0.83(1998), 접합체($v_b$) 수준에서는 0.72(1995)~0.93(1999)으로 추정되어 자성배우체가 웅성배우체보다 많게 나타났다. 웅화 개화량에 대한 평균지수는 전체 클론의 73% 이상이 0.4~0.6($0.5{\pm}0.1$)의 값을 나타내었으며, 연도간에는 73%(1996)~100%(2000)로 다양하게 나타났다. 성적 불균형도($A_s$)는 0.09~0.26으로 추정되어 다른 수종에 비해 상대적으로 낮아 높은 유전적 균일성을 나타내었다. 모든 유효집단수 간에는 정의 상관을 보였으며, 성적 불균형도는 모든 유효집단수와 부의 상관을 나타내었다.

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의사의 일반적 특성이 재왕절개분만율에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Effect of Physician Characteristics on the Cesarean Section Rate)

  • 조은희
    • 지역사회간호학회지
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    • 제11권2호
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    • pp.499-512
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    • 2000
  • The number of deliveries by cesarean section has increased internationally. However, The cesarean section rate is different by country to country. It is because each country has different social and cultural background and. practices its unique delivery policies. Hence, it is very important to understand the uniqueness that one country faces related with the cesarean section. In Korea, there have been many researches on the clinical. maternal. hospital and community factors and so on. However, few studies have attempted to reveal the physician factors in Korea because it is difficult to approach hospital records. So, in this study, the physician factors that influence the increase of cesarean section rate in Korea was investigated, and preliminary research agenda for policy establishment to keep the cesarean section rate from excessive increase was provided. In this study, all 2744 cesarean section deliveries performed by 36 physicians at the hospital was considered. and detailed delivery records of 12 months selected randomly from January 1996 to August 1998 was reviewed retrospectively. Chi-square analysis is used to examine the homogeneity of distribution of maternal, fetal, and clinical factors. In addition, multiple regression analysis is used to examine the effect of physician characteristics on the cesarean section rate. Physician characteristics as independent variable and the cesarean section rate as dependent variable was put in this analysis. Follows are the results of this study. 1) Total cesarean section rate is 34.8%. primary cesarean section rate is 12.5 % and repeated cesarean section rate is 22.3 %. Among the indications for the primary cesarean section, 15.6 % is for breech presentation. 40.2 % is for dystocia. 7.6 % is for fetal distress. and 36.6 % is for others. 2) There is positive correlation between physician's age and the cesarean section rate (p<0.001). And statistically significant correlation is found between the physician's educational attainment and the cesarean section rate (p<0.001). A physician with Ph.D degree has lower cesarean section rate than a physician with B.A only and M.A. degree (p<0.001). However. physician's gender, location of graduated university. position at the hospital, and the religious belief were not shown statistically significant relations with the cesarean section rate. 3) Among all cesarean sections in this study, only 15.4 % is performed during weekend. While 18.2 % is performed on monday only. This suggests that physicians may not prefer weekend operation of cesarean section. In addition, 86.1 % among all cesarean section operations is performed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. So the cesarean section rate could be related with a day of the week and a time of the day. From this results. there is a possibility that the physicians' personal comfort may influence the cesarean section rate.

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