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Effects of Ankle Joint Taping on Postural Balance Control in Stroke Patients

  • Kim, Yang Rae;Kim, Jae Ic;Kim, Yong Youn;Kang, Kwon Young;Kim, Bo Kyoung;Park, Joo Hyun;An, Ho Jung;Min, Kyung Ok
    • Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.446-452
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    • 2012
  • This study aims to examine the effects of taping of the ankle joint on the static and dynamic balance and gait ability of stroke patients. Twenty-six stroke patients receiving physical therapy at a hospital located in Gyeonggi-do were divided equally into a group that had taping in physical therapy and an ordinary physical therapy group. They exercised for 30 minutes each, 3 times per week for 8 weeks from June to August 2011. Romberg's eye open and eye closed tests, limits of stability(LOS), forward and back test, timed up and go test(TUG) and 10-meter gait velocity test were performed to evaluate static balance, dynamic balance, and gait ability, respectively, prior to and 8 weeks after the intervention. Differences within each group in relation to the lapse of time were compared by a paired t-test. Differences between the two groups were compared by an independent t-test. Regarding comparison of differences within each group, all tests resulted in significant changes in both groups after the intervention (p<.05). Comparison of differences between the two groups showed that taping in the physical therapy group had significantly better test results than the ordinary physical therapy group in all measured items(p<.05). The after effects of ankle taping on stroke patients are more efficient and effective than ordinary physical therapy alone in improving balance and gait ability.

Approximated Generalized Torques by the Hydrodynamic Forces Acting on Legs of an Underwater Walking Robot

  • Jun, Bong-Huan;Shim, Hyung-Won;Lee, Pan-Mook
    • International Journal of Ocean System Engineering
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    • v.1 no.4
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    • pp.222-229
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    • 2011
  • In this paper, we present the concept and main mission of the Crabster, an underwater walking robot. The main focus is on the modeling of drag and lift forces on the legs of the robot, which comprise the main difference in dynamic characteristics between on-land and underwater robots. Drag and lift forces acting on the underwater link are described as a function of the relative velocity of the link with respect to the fluid using the strip theory. Using the translational velocity of the link as the rotational velocity of the joint, we describe the drag force as a function of joint variables. Generalized drag torque is successfully derived from the drag force as a function of generalized variables and its first derivative, even though the arm has a roll joint and twist angles between the joints. To verify the proposed model, we conducted drag torque simulations using a simple Selective Compliant Articulated Robot Arm.

Status and Prospects of Domestic and International Standardization Activities for Big Data (국내외 빅데이터 표준화 현황 및 전망)

  • Ha, S.W.;Lee, K.C.;In, M.K.;Lee, S.Y.
    • Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.32-39
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    • 2015
  • 빅데이터는 기존의 전통적인 데이터 아키텍처에 비하여 대용량의 데이터 자원을 효과적으로 처리하기 위한 개념으로 사용되고 있다. 이러한 빅데이터 패러다임은 빠른 정보처리를 요구하는 수직적 확장성을 고려한 시스템 요구사항부터 다양한 데이터 자원들을 연결해주는 수평적 확장성을 동시에 포함하고 있다. 빅데이터 시장 또한 급격히 성장하고 있으며, 이와 관련된 국내외 표준화 전략 수립 및 표준 개발 활동이 증가하고 있는 추세이다. 본고에서는 빅데이터 참조 아키텍처에 대한 개발사례와 함께 ISO(International Organization for Standardization)/IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission) JTC 1(Joint Technical Committee 1), ITU-T(International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunications Standardization Sector) 등 국제 공적 표준화 기구 및 사실 표준화 기구들의 표준화 현황과 국내 표준화 활동 및 표준화 전략 개발 현황들을 요약 분석한다.

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Scientific Misconduct as an International Issue - New OECD project and its implication to national policy -

  • Hideki IWABUCHI
    • Science & Technology Policy
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    • v.16 no.1 s.157
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    • pp.64-71
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    • 2006
  • Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism (so-called FFP), and other unethical acts damage the trust of public in science and scientists. Scientific communities, governments and research institutions should take the appropriate countermeasures. With the increasing visibility and importance of problem, funding agencies and policy-makers find that they must have a better understanding of this phenomenon, and take steps to prevent it. Science is often said as a borderless activity. In these days, many scientific misconduct cases have been emerging almost simultaneously and worldwide. Thus, the immediate actions should be taken internationally as well as nationally. From these points of view, we, Japan, proposed a new international joint-study at OECD Global Science Forum in February 2006, and the proposal was approved with supports by many countries including Korea. OECD would seek an international perspective to address this worldwide problem, bringing together the representatives of science communities, publishers, funding agencies, and policy makers, and exchanging their experiences.

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Antiviral effects of Bovine antimicrobial peptide against TGEV in vivo and in vitro

  • Liang, Xiuli;Zhang, Xiaojun;Lian, Kaiqi;Tian, Xiuhua;Zhang, Mingliang;Wang, Shiqiong;Chen, Cheng;Nie, Cunxi;Pan, Yun;Han, Fangfang;Wei, Zhanyong;Zhang, Wenju
    • Journal of Veterinary Science
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.80.1-80.13
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    • 2020
  • Background: In suckling piglets, transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) causes lethal diarrhea accompanied by high infection and mortality rates, leading to considerable economic losses. This study explored methods of preventing or inhibiting their production. Bovine antimicrobial peptide-13 (APB-13) has antibacterial, antiviral, and immune functions. Objectives: This study analyzed the efficacy of APB-13 against TGEV through in vivo and in vitro experiments. Methods: The effects of APB-13 toxicity and virus inhibition rate on swine testicular (ST) cells were detected using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT). The impact of APB-13 on virus replication was examined through the 50% tissue culture infective dose (TCID50). The mRNA and protein levels were investigated by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blot (WB). Tissue sections were used to detect intestinal morphological development. Results: The safe and effective concentration range of APB-13 on ST cells ranged from 0 to 62.5 ㎍/mL, and the highest viral inhibitory rate of APB-13 was 74.1%. The log10TCID50 of 62.5 ㎍/mL APB-13 was 3.63 lower than that of the virus control. The mRNA and protein expression at 62.5 ㎍/mL APB-13 was significantly lower than that of the virus control at 24 hpi. Piglets in the APB-13 group showed significantly lower viral shedding than that in the virus control group, and the pathological tissue sections of the jejunum morphology revealed significant differences between the groups. Conclusions: APB-13 exhibited good antiviral effects on TGEV in vivo and in vitro.

A Study on the Management of International Fishery Resources using Cooperative Game Theory (협조적 게임이론을 이용한 국가 간 수산자원관리에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Jong-Du;Cho, Jung-Hee
    • Ocean and Polar Research
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.173-180
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    • 2008
  • This study demonstrates that cooperative management can provide more benefits than noncooperative management for Korea and Japan fishery. We have studied one management strategy, namely, fishing under joint maximization of net benefits in coastal waters of two countries, using a cooperative game theory. The present net return under non-cooperation amounts to 420,255 million won. However, if two countries cooperate one with another, this figure can get to 2,636,565 million won. We consider this to be an important conclusion as close management relationships have developed between the two countries since the establishment of the EEZ in 1996. The results of the study can also help balance resource conservation and the appropriate catch quota in each country.

Comparison of Muscle Activity of Lower Limbs in Bridging Exercise according to Knee Joint Angle

  • Kim, Jong Woo;Hwang, Byeong Jun;Choi, Yoo Rim
    • Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.595-599
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study is to identify the bridge exercise posture for the efficient exercise by comparing the muscle activity of the lower limbs according to the changes in muscle length because of knee angle in bridge exercise. The subjects of this study were 9 randomly selected males in their 20s living in D city from those who satisfied inclusion criteria. The measured muscles were Vastus medialis oblique, Vastus lateralis, Semitendinosus, Biceps femoris, Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Tensor faciae latae, and Adductor longus. Data were analyzed through paired comparison test. In the result, ST, BF, and TFL muscle activities were high when knee joint flexion angle was $90^{\circ}$ Although in most cases higher muscle activity was shown at $90^{\circ}$ than $60^{\circ}$ there was no statistical significance. Interestingly, it was lower at $90^{\circ}$ than $60^{\circ}$ in VL. In ST, BF, and TFL, it was significantly higher at $90^{\circ}$ than $60^{\circ}$ (p<.05). Conclusively, knee angles in bridge exercise may affect the muscle activity, and in particular when the activity of two joint muscles such as semimenbranosus muscle, biceps femoris muscle, and tensor fasciae latae muscle increase as the angle gets higher. Therefore, it is considered that this study will provide helpful tips to develop muscular strength enforcement program for the patients with damages in the lower limbs through bridge exercise in clinical situations.

Comparative Study of Infraspinatus and Posterior Deltoid Muscle Activation According to Angle of External Rotation of Glenohumeral Joint

  • Yang, Dongseok;Choi, Wonho
    • Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.2071-2076
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    • 2020
  • Background: Based on the understanding of the muscle activation relationship between the infraspinatus and posterior deltoid muscles to according to the angle of motion during external rotation on glenohumeral joint, effective shoulder joint strengthening exercise for the prevention and rehabilitation of shoulder injury due to muscle strength imbalance can be performed by achieving the ideal muscle activity ratio during exercise. Objectives: To compare and analyze the muscle activation changes and activity ratio of the infraspinatus and posterior deltoid muscles according to the glenohumeral external rotation angle. Design: Quasi-randomized trial. Methods: The study included 48 healthy male and female adults who provided informed consent for participation in the study. All the subjects performed isometric glenohumeral external rotation by setting the angle of motion to 30°, 45°, and 60° using a 5 kg resistance weight pulley. On surface electromyography, the differences in muscle activation and activity ratio between the infraspinatus and posterior deltoid muscles were investigated. Results: A significant difference in muscle activation was found in the comparison between the infraspinatus and posterior deltoid muscles according to the glenohumeral external rotation angle (P<.05). The muscle activation levels of the infraspinatus and posterior deltoid muscles were highest at the external rotation angles of 30° and 60°, respectively. The muscle activity ratio between the infraspinatus and posterior deltoid muscles also showed a significant difference (P<.05) and was highest at the shoulder external rotation angle of 30°. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that muscle activity is the highest at the shoulder external rotation angle of 30° in healthy individuals.

Demand Surveys for Big Research Facilities and Equipments to Advance National S&T Research Infrastructure (과학기술 하부구조 선진화를 위한 대형 연구장비의 수요 조사)

  • 권용수;민철구
    • Proceedings of the Technology Innovation Conference
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    • 1997.12a
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    • pp.159-176
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    • 1997
  • This paper deals with demand surveys for big science and technology research facilities and equipments to advance national S'||'&'||'T research infrastructure. We perform surveys thrice based on applied Delphi method on the future demand of big S'||'&'||'T research facilities and equipments among Korean scientists and engineers. We employ the concept of big S'||'&'||'T research facilities and equipments as follows: \circled1 The operating size of it is equivalent to that of an institute or research center, and/or \circled2 The users in various disciplines are many, and/or \circled3 The application areas or spill-over effects are large, and/or \circled4 The scale and scope of research objects is equivalent to that of mega science area such as earth.oceanography.space, and/or \circled5 The expenses for installing and operating it are to be supported by government, and/or \circled5 The facilities are expected as necessary for international joint research, and/or \circled7 It is necessary for promoting creative basic science and developing creative technology. We ask the respondents to answer the following questionnaire: - How to prioritize the equipments according to the degree of importance\ulcorner $\square$ Promotion of basic science and mega science, the development of the technologies to enhance the public welfare, the competitiveness of industrial technologies, the job creation for the S'||'&'||'T personnel, and international cooperation. - Who should be in charge of acquisition and operation of the equipments\ulcorner $\square$ Industry, Government Research Institutes, Academy, ERC and SRC. - When shall we acquire the equipment\ulcorner $\square$ Within 2000, 2002, 2007, 2012, and 2017. - How shall we acquire the equipments\ulcorner $\square$ International Joint Development, Domestic Development, Acquisition from Overseas, - How much will the equipment generate spill-over effects to national competitiveness\ulcorner $\square$ Promotion of basic science, contribution to the economy, supply of S'||'&'||'T personnel, and international cooperation. We suggest the following equipments as prioritized candidates after consulting the officers from MOST, MOE, MIC, MOEN and experts from KBSI and STEPI:(table omitted) where, #1, Korea Advanced Liquid Metal Reactor, #2. 800 MHz Superconduction Fourier-Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer, #3. Ion Accelerator, #4. Seismic Test Facility, #5. Transonic Wind Tunnel, #6. Radio Telescope for Very Long Baseline Interferometer, #7. 3000t Universal(or Large Structure) Testing Machine, #8. Compost Facility or Plasma Pyrolysis Facility.

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A Study on Safe Permanent Joint Type Multiple Socket-Outlets Development without Soldering Crimped Connection (안전형 비납땜 틀고정 영구 접속형 멀티콘센트 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, Won-Seok;Lee, Wi-Ro
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.29 no.12
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    • pp.47-54
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    • 2015
  • Normally, multiple socket-outlet is manufactured with soldered, welded permanent connection (termination). Because this procedure is very non-environmental and requires many labor forces, many companies skip this process. To solve this these problems, this research had to design permanent joint type multiple socket-outlet, develop safer multiple socket-outlet than is sold in markets. Progressing this research, we took 3 steps. First, we had to design device for fixing a frame suitable for multiple socket-outlet. Second, this multiple socket-outlet must pass fundamental standards through international standard (IEC 60884-1) and Korean standard (K 60884-1) tests. Third, it had to pass both several mechanical and electrical tests which is more strict than fundamental standards and vibration and impact tests following KS standards for enhancing its safety. After finishing 3 steps, we could obtain objective and fair data, develop environmental permanent joint type multiple socket-outlet without soldering crimped connection.