• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.275-304
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• 2019

Background: Air-purifying, tight-fitting facepieces are examples of respiratory protective equipment and are worn to protect workers from potentially harmful particulate and vapors. Research shows that the presence of facial hair on users' face significantly reduces the efficacy of these devices. This article sets out to establish if an acceptable seal could be achieved between facial hair and the facepiece. The team also created and investigated a low-cost "pressure testing" method for assessing the efficacy of a seal to be used during the early design process for a facepiece designed to overcome the facial hair issue. Methods: Nine new designs for face mask seals were prototyped as flat samples. A researcher developed a test rig, and a test protocol was used to evaluate the efficacy of the new seal designs against facial hair. Six of the seal designs were also tested using a version of the conventional fit test. The results were compared with those of the researcher-developed test to look for a correlation between the two test methods. Results: None of the seals performed any better against facial hair than a typical, commercially available facepiece. The pressure testing method devised by the researchers performed well but was not as robust as the fit factor testing. Conclusion: The results show that sealing against facial hair is extremely problematic unless an excessive force is applied to the facepiece's seal area pushing it against the face. The means of pressure testing devised by the researchers could be seen as a low-cost technique to be used at the early stages of a the design process, before fit testing is viable.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제19권12호
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• pp.54-61
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• 2018

자동차의 엔진에서 불완전 연소는 유해 배기가스 생성의 주요 원인이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 자동차 엔진에서 불완전 연소를 방지하고 배출되는 배기가스의 양을 줄이기 위하여 흡기 매니폴드에 가스켓 블레이드를 적용하여 유입되는 공기의 유속 증가에 따른 배기가스의 변화를 해석과 실험을 통하여 고찰하였다. 먼저 3D 유동 해석 프로그램을 사용하여 가스켓 블레이드의 개수와 각도에 따른 유동 해석을 수행하였으며, 해석 결과 가스켓 블레이드를 적용한 흡기 매니폴드 출구에서 공기의 평균 유속은 블레이드 개수가 6개와 $30^{\circ}$각도에서 가장 좋게 나타났다. 해석 결과를 기반으로 무부하 엔진 시뮬레이션 시스템에서 가스켓 블레이드가 배기가스에 미치는 영향을 확인하기 위하여 실험을 진행하였으며 엔진 회전수가 2000 rpm에서 4000 rpm으로 증가함에 따라 배기가스인 HC, CO, NOx는 평균적으로 각각 23.4%, 16.5%, 3.8% 감소하였으며 배기가스의 배출량 감소 효과는 점점 줄어드는 것으로 나타났다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.529-534
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• 2019

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The leaves of Moringa oleifera (MO) and Moringa stenopetala (MS) commonly grown in Ethiopia possess potential nutritional and medicinal value. The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional and functional characteristics of the dried leaf powder from two Moringa species to develop sustainable nutritional supplements for Ethiopians from locally grown plant sources. MATERIALS/METHODS: Freshly harvested and air-dried MO and MS leaves were authenticated and the nutritional contents, such as protein, ash, lipids, and selected vitamins and minerals, were analyzed using standard analytical procedures. Amino acid compositions were also determined by an amino acid analyzer. Nine-week-old mice were randomly divided into four groups to investigate the anti-obesity effects of Moringa. The first group was fed a basal diet, the second group a high-fat diet, and the others were fed a high-fat diet containing 0.1% Moringa leaf powder from each species. After seven weeks, serum indices related to lipid profiles from each mouse were analyzed. RESULTS: The present study revealed high protein (28-29%) and ash (7-11%) contents. Glutamic acid, aspartic acid, proline, and leucine were the most abundantly found amino acids in both species. The predominant minerals in the leaf powder were calcium (826-1,530 mg/100 g), potassium (794-904 mg/100 g), and magnesium (286-431 mg/100 g). Pyridoxine (475.06 mg/100 g) and vitamin E (34.2 mg/100 g) were found only in MS. Niacin was found only in MO at 32.21 mg/100 g, whereas ascorbic acid was found in both species (3.89 and 6.19 mg/100 g dry weight for MO and MS, respectively). The results of the animal study showed that mice on a high-fat diet containing 0.1% MO leaf powder alleviated the elevation of cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol induced by the high fat diet. MO was more effective than MS in preventing hypercholesterolemia and fat deposition. CONCLUSION: The findings in this work confirmed that Moringa leaves of both MO and MS possessed high nutritional value but MO was better at preventing the harmful effects of the high-fat diet than MS.

• 사물인터넷융복합논문지
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2022

본 연구는 오존수를 이용해 변기의 수질을 개선함으로써 세균의 확산 및 악취 물질을 감소시키는 장치 개발에 관한 것이다. 불특정 다수가 사용하는 공중화장실에서는 다양한 오염물질과 병원균이 변기에 존재한다. 인체에 유해한 이러한 물질들은 변기 물 내림을 통해 공기 중으로 에어로졸 형태로 확산된다. 각종 오염물을 내포한 에어로졸은 사용자의 호흡기로 유입되거나 피부와 피복에 전이되어 각종 질병의 매개체 역할을 할 수 있다. 이러한 확산을 막기 위해서는 화장실 내부의 청결을 지속적으로 유지하는 것이 필수적이다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 화장실 환경을 청결하게 유지하기 위한 방안으로 변기의 수질을 개선할 수 있는 오존수를 활용하였다. 변기 수조에 장착되어 지속적으로 오존수를 생성함으로써 변기 내부의 오염물질을 개선하는 장치를 설계 및 개발하였다.

• 도시과학
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2021

The number of old buildings older than 30 years in Korea continues to increase from 29.9% in 2005 to 38.8% in 2020. Considering the growing urban regeneration projects, urban maintenance projects, the suppression of urban expansion, and the lack of idle land in the city, the dismantling of old buildings is expected to increase further in the future. As major accidents at building dismantling sites continue to occur, related agencies are also strengthening safety management of building dismantling works. While physical safety management such as collapse and fall is strengthened, there is a relative lack of interest in the health of workers at dismantling sites due to environmental hazards. Since relevant laws stipulate that construction waste should be separated and discharged, old buildings need to be considered for environmental hazards such as fine dust, floating bacteria, and floating molds when dismantling. In this study, we intend to find important safety management elements in the management of building dismantling sites, measure environmental factors harmful to dismantling workers, and present basic data for the management of dismantling sites in the future. "Safety management" was the highest priority, followed by "dust," "vibration," "noise," "bacteria," and "smell." The perception of the importance of "physical damage prevention" with workers working on dismantling and managers managing the site came out similar, but the perception of "work efficiency" and "health disorder prevention" through environmental hazard management showed different priorities. In the process of dismantling, floating bacteria and floating mold were collected, cultured, and measured the concentration in the indoor air. The measurement was measured by dividing it into pre-dismantling and during dismantling.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.227-234
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• 2022

Background and Purpose: In 2021, lung cancer in school food workers was first recognized as an occupational cancer. The classification of the carcinogenicity of cooking fumes by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was based on Chinese epidemiological data. This study aimed to determine the hazard levels of school cooking fumes in Korea. Materials and Methods: Based on public school cafeterias in one area, 25 locations were selected for the survey according to the number per school type, ventilation states, and environmental pre-assessments of cafeterias. Two inside cooking areas using a heat source and one outside cooking area were selected as control measurement points. Measurements of CO, CO₂, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), including benzene, formaldehyde, and particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5, PM1, respectively), were taken. The concentrations and patterns of each substance in the kitchens were compared with the outdoor air quality. Result: Known carcinogens, such as the concentrations of PAHs, formaldehyde, TVOC (benzene), and particulate matter in school cooking fumes, were all detected at similar or slightly higher levels than those found outside. Additionally, substances were detected at relatively low concentrations compared to the Chinese cooking fumes reported in the literature. However, the short-term exposure to high concentrations of CO (or composite exposure with CO₂) and PM2.5 in this study were shown. Conclusion: The school cooking fumes in South Korea was a relatively less harmful than Chinese cooking fumes, however short-term, high exposure of toxic substances can cause a critical health effect.

• 센서학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.191-195
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• 2021

Pure ZnFe₂O₄ and Fe₂O₃-ZnFe₂O₄ hetero-composite spheres were prepared by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of a solution containing Zn- and Fe-nitrates. Additionally, the sensing characteristics of these spheres in the presence of 5 ppm ethanol, benzene, p-xylene, toluene, and CO (within the temperature range of 275-350 ℃) were investigated. The Fe₂O₃-ZnFe₂O₄ hetero-composite sensor with a cation ratio of [Zn]:[Fe]=1:3 exhibited a high response (resistance ratio = 140.2) and selectivity (response to p-xylene/response to ethanol = 3.4) to 5 ppm p-xylene at 300 ℃, whereas the pure ZnFe₂O₄ sensor showed a comparatively lower gas response and selectivity. The reasons for the superior response and selectivity to p-xylene in Fe₂O₃-ZnFe₂O₄ hetero-composite sensor were discussed in relation to the electronic sensitization due to charge transfer at Fe₂O₃-ZnFe₂O₄ interface and Fe₂O₃-induced catalytic promotion of gas sensing reaction. The sensor can be used to monitor harmful volatile organic compounds and indoor air pollutants.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.120-127
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• 2022

질소산화물(NOx)은 대기오염의 주요 인자로 일산화질소와 이산화질소의 형태로 존재하며 인체에 유해하다. 최근 대기 중 NOx를 제거하기 위한 많은 연구가 진행되고 있으며, 이러한 노력은 건설재료 분야에서도 동일하다. NOx는 광촉매 반응을 이용하여 효율적으로 제거할 수 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 활성탄(AC)과 이산화타이타늄(TiO₂)을 이용한 폼 복합재의 NOx 제거성능을 조사하였다. AC는 폼 복합체의 비표면적을 증가시켜 TiO₂의 광촉매 반응 효율을 향상시켰다. 본 연구에서는 AC의 혼합율을 주요 변수로 하여 폼 복합체를 제조하였다. 제조된 시험체를 이용하여 ISO-22197-1에 제시된 시험방법에 따라 NOx 제거성능을 평가하였다. 폼 복합체의 비표면적은 AC 함량에 따라 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으나 15% 이상에서는 감소하였다. 또한 AC 혼입률이 15%일 때 NOx 제거 효율이 가장 높았다.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.250-257
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• 2021

Laundry industry has traditionally been considered an industry that generates large amounts of wastewater and Volatile Organic Compounds(VOCs). This is still the case until now. Household laundry detergents are produced and distributed within the safety regulations on the amount of harmful substances detected. While industrial laundry detergents are often distributed without safety regulations, and even laundry workers manufacture and use them on their own. This contaminates water and air and also threatens the safety of workers. This study is a basic study for distributing eco-friendly detergents(EFD-A) developed through previous studies to the laundry industry. Safety, washability and wastewater quality of EFD-A are evaluated. Three existing commercial detergents(PD1, PD2, LD4) are also evaluated to compare with EFD-A. The safety of detergents is confirmed by the content of optical brightener, VOCs, and arsenic. Washability is evaluated by the difference in reflectance of washed and unwashed artificial soiled fabrics according to detergent concentration, washing temperature, and washing time. TOC is used as the index of assessing the wastewater quality. The results are as follows; EFD-A doesn't contain the optical brighteners, VOCs, and arsenic. The optimal washing conditions for EFD-A are 3 g/L concentration, 40 ℃ washing temperature, and 30 min washing time. The soil removal efficiency is about 71 %, which was similar to or somewhat superior to that of PD1, PD2, and LD4. TOC is 63.5 %, which is about 15 % lower than the discharge limit. Through this study, the developed detergent EFD-A can be used as a safe and eco-friendly detergent for the human body and the environment.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제16권8호
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• pp.2688-2703
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• 2022

Research on the advanced detection of harmful objects in airport cargo for passenger safety against terrorism has increased recently. However, because associated studies are primarily focused on the detection of relatively large objects, research on the detection of small objects is lacking, and the detection performance for small objects has remained considerably low. Here, we verified the limitations of existing research on object detection and developed a new model called the Small Hazardous Object detection enhanced and reconstructed Model based on the You Only Look Once version 5 (YOLOv5) algorithm to overcome these limitations. We also examined the performance of the proposed model through different experiments based on YOLOv5, a recently launched object detection model. The detection performance of our model was found to be enhanced by 0.3 in terms of the mean average precision (mAP) index and 1.1 in terms of mAP (.5:.95) with respect to the YOLOv5 model. The proposed model is especially useful for the detection of small objects of different types in overlapping environments where objects of different sizes are densely packed. The contributions of the study are reconstructed layers for the Small Hazardous Object detection enhanced and reconstructed Model based on YOLOv5 and the non-requirement of data preprocessing for immediate industrial application without any performance degradation.