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Computer Simulation and MRA Observation for Steady Flow in the Carotid Arterial Bifurcation (경동맥 분지관내 정상유동에 대한 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션과 MRA 관찰)

  • Suh, S.H.;Cho, M.T.;Yoo, S.S.;Chung, T.S.
    • Proceedings of the KOSOMBE Conference
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    • v.1996 no.05
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    • pp.73-76
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    • 1996
  • Computer simulation and magnetic resonance angiograms(MRAs) are used to understand for flow patterns in the carotid arterial bifurcation. Steady momentum equation is solved by the finite volume method. A Phantom of the carotid artery made of bioacrylic material is used for MRA observation. Flow Patterns are observed by using MRA for flow in the phantom of an automatic closed-type circulatory system filled with sugar 4 w% solution. For numerical analysis the idealized geometric shape of the carotid artery is constructed to portray the phantom. Results of numerical analysis are compared with those of MRA. The flow patterns of the phantom on MRA are almost identical to those of the computer simulation.

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A 3D Vocal Tract Modeling and Vowel Discrimination of Korean Monophthongs [이, 에, 아, 오, 우, 으] (한국어 단모음 [이, 에, 아, 오, 우, 으]에 대한 성도 3차원 모델링 및 모음 판별)

  • Seong, Cheol-Jae;Park, Jong-won;Kim, Gui-Ryong
    • Proceedings of the KSPS conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.185-188
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    • 2005
  • We presents a new method for the measurement and analysis of the volume of the vocal tract using 3D magnetic resonance image. The relative ratios of volume A, B, and C, which are divided by the 2constriction points formed on the horizontal and vertical plane in vocal tract, take a decisive role indiscriminating Korean monophthong. Together with Fl-F2 and the minimum cross sectional area in the vocal tract, the relative ratios of the regional volumes were proved to be significant parameter in statistic viewpoint.

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PEGylation of Silk Fibroin Model Peptide

  • Kweon, Hae-Yong;Jo, You-Young;Yeo, Joo-Hong;Woo, Soon-Ok;Han, Sang-Mi;Lee, Kwang-Gill
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.87-91
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    • 2010
  • Silk fibroin model peptide, alanine pentamer was synthesized through solid-phase method and modified with poly(ethylene glycol). Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy showed the conformation of alanine pentamer, $\beta$-sheet structure and random coil conformation were not changed with PEGylation. Differential scanning calorimetry showed that relatively strong exothermic peak around $180^{\circ}C$ by PEGylation. No cytotoxicity of PEGylated pentamer was observed by L929 cell proliferation test.

Studies in Remote Functionalization (Ⅰ). Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of 3$\alpha$, 5$\alpha$-Cyclosteroidal Substrates

  • Lee, Eun;Park, Sang-Kyu;Lee, Hee-Yoon;Kim, Wan-Joo
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.2 no.3
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    • pp.105-112
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    • 1981
  • Various $3{\alpha}$, $5{\alpha}$-cyclocholestan-6${\beta}-yl$ ethers were synthesized from solvolysis reactions of cholesteryl tosylate. ${3\alpha}$, $5{\alpha}$-Cyclocholestan-6${\beta}-yl$ sulfides were the sole products when cholesteryl tosylate was solvolyzed in thiol solvents. Diol solvolysis products were derivatized to aromatic esters, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic method was used to show that aromatic rings can approach C-18 methyl group and the side chain.

A Variational Model For Longitudinal Brain Tissue Segmentation

  • Tang, Mingjun;Chen, Renwen;You, Zijuan
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.16 no.11
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    • pp.3479-3492
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    • 2022
  • Longitudinal quantification of brain changes due to development, aging or disease plays an important role in the filed of personalized-medicine applications. However, due to the temporal variability in shape and different imaging equipment and parameters, estimating anatomical changes in longitudinal studies is significantly challenging. In this paper, a longitudinal Magnetic Resonance(MR) brain image segmentation algorithm proposed by combining intensity information and anisotropic smoothness term which contain a spatial smoothness constraint and longitudinal consistent constraint into a variational framework. The minimization of the proposed energy functional is strictly and effectively derived from a fast optimization algorithm. A large number of experimental results show that the proposed method can guarantee segmentation accuracy and longitudinal consistency in both simulated and real longitudinal MR brain images for analysis of anatomical changes over time.

Green flow injection spectrophotometric system for lead ion (II) evaluation in vegetables samples using new azo reagent

  • Fatimah Lateef Al-Zubaidi;Khdeeja Jabbar Ali
    • Analytical Science and Technology
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2023
  • A new, sensitive, and reliable flow injection methodology was investigated for the determination of lead ion (II) in vegetables' samples using a laboratory-prepared reagent 2-[(6-methoxy-2-benzothiazoly)azo]-4-methoxy phenol (6-MBTAMP). Infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible spectrophotometry, Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Elemental Analysis (CHN), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy 1HNMR, and 13CNMR techniques were used to characterize the reagent and lead (II) complex. The method is based on lead ion (II) reacting with the reagent (6-MBTAMP) in a neutral solution to produce a green-red complex with a maximum absorbance at 670 nm. The optimum conditions, such as flow rate, lead ion (II) volume, reagent volume, medium pH, reagent concentration, and reaction coil length were thoroughly examined. The limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) were determined to be 0.621 mg·L-1 and 2.069 mg·L-1 , respectively, while Sandell's sensitivity was determined to be 0.345 ㎍·cm-2.

Intraductal ultrasonography for biliary strictures

  • Young Koog Cheon
    • Clinical Endoscopy
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    • v.56 no.2
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    • pp.164-168
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    • 2023
  • When diagnosing the nature of biliary strictures, it is sometimes difficult to perform non-invasive methods such as ultrasound, spiral computed imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, or endoscopic ultrasonography. Thus, treatment decisions are usually based on biopsy results. However, brush cytology or biopsy, which is widely used for biliary stenosis, has limitations owing to its low sensitivity and negative predictive value for malignancy. Currently, the most accurate method is bile duct tissue biopsy under direct cholangioscopy. On the other hand, intraductal ultrasonography administered under the guidance of a guidewire has the advantages of easy administration and being less invasive, allowing for adequate examination of the biliary tract and surrounding organs. This review discusses the usefulness and drawbacks of intraductal ultrasonography for biliary strictures.

The Spin-Rotation Interaction of the Proton and the Fluorine Nucleus in the Tetrahedral Spherical Top Molecules

  • Lee, Sang-Soo;Ozier, Irving;Ramsey, N.F.
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.38-43
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    • 1973
  • The spin-rotation constants of the proton and tile fluorine nucleus in C $H_4$, Si $H_4$, Ge $H_4$, C $F_4$, Si $F_4$ and Ge $F_4$ were determined experimentally by the molecular beam magnetic resonance method. From the Hamiltonian and the high field approximation, the quantized energy level is given by the following equation. W $m_{I}$ $m_{J}$=- $g_{I}$ $m_{I}$H- $g_{J}$ $m_{J}$H- $C_{av}$ $m_{I}$ $m_{J}$, where $c_{av}$ is one third of the trace of the C tensor. In the nuclear resonance experiment, the proton and the fluorine nuclear resonance curves consist of many unresolved lines given by v=- $g_{J}$H- $C_{av}$ $m_{I}$, and a Gaussian approximation is made to correlate $c_{av}$ to the experimentally obtained half-width of the resonance curve. In the rotational resonance experiment, the five resonance peaks as predicted by v=- $g_{I}$H- $c_{av}$ $m_{I}$, $m_{I}$=0, $\pm$1 and $\pm$2, were all observed. The magnitude of car was determined by measuring the frequency distance between two adjacent peaks. The sign of $c_{av}$ was determined by the side peak suppression technique. The technique is described, and the sign and magnitude of the spin-rotation constant cav are summarized as following: for C $H_4$ -10.3$\pm$0.4tHz(from the rotational resonance), for SiH +3.71$\pm$0.08kHz(from the nuclear resonance), for Ge $H_4$+3.79$\pm$0.13kHz(from the nuclear resonance), for C $F_4$, -6.81$\pm$0.08kHz(from the rotational resonance), for Si $F_4$, -2.46$\pm$0.06kHz(from the rotational resonance), and finally for Ge $F_4$-1.84$\pm$0.04kHz(from the rotational resonance).onal resonance).esonance).

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${T_2}weighted$- Half courier Echo Planar Imaging

  • 김치영;김휴정;안창범
    • Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.57-65
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    • 2001
  • Purpose : $T_2$-weighted half courier Echo Planar Imaging (T2HEPI) method is proposed to reduce measurement time of existing EPI by a factor of 2. In addition, high $T_2$ contrast is obtained for clinical applications. High resolution single-shot EPI images with $T_2$ contrast are obtained with $128{\times}128$ matrix size by the proposed method. Materials and methods : In order to reduce measurement time in EPI, half courier space is measured, and rest of half courier data is obtained by conjugate symmetric filling. Thus high resolution single shot EPI image with $128{\times}128$ matrix size is obtained with 64 echoes. By the arrangement of phase encoding gradients, high $T_2$ weighted images are obtained. The acquired data in k-space are shifted if there exists residual gradient field due to eddy current along phase encoding gradient, which results in a serious problem in the reconstructed image. The residual field is estimated by the correlation coefficient between the echo signal for dc and the corresponding reference data acquired during the pre-scan. Once the residual gradient field is properly estimated, it can be removed by the adjustment of initial phase encoding gradient field between $70^{\circ}$ and $180^{\circ}$ rf pulses. Results : The suggested T2EPl is implemented in a 1.0 Tela whole body MRI system. Experiments are done with the effective echo times of 72ms and 96ms with single shot acquisitions. High resolution($128{\times}128$) volunteer head images with high $T_2$ contrast are obtained in a single scan by the proposed method. Conclusion : Using the half courier technique, higher resolution EPI images are obtained with matrix size of $128{\times}128$ in a single scan. Furthermore $T_2$ contrast is controlled by the effective echo time. Since the suggested method can be implemented by software alone (pulse sequence and corresponding tuning and reconstruction algorithms) without addition of special hardware, it can be widely used in existing MRI systems.

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The Evaluation of Cerebral Executive Function Using Functional MRI (기능적 자기공명영상기법을 이용한 대뇌의 집행기능 평가)

  • Eun, Sung Jong;Gook, Jin Seon;Kim, Jeong Jae
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.7 no.5
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    • pp.305-311
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    • 2013
  • This study involves an experiment using functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI) to delineate brain activation for execution functional performance. Participates to this experiment of the normal adult (man 4, woman 6) of 10 people, is not inserts the metal all closed phobia and 24.5 year-old average ages which the operating surgeon experience which are not they were. The subject for a functional MRI experiment word -color test prosecuting attorney subject rightly at magnetic pole presentation time of 30 first editions and after presenting, uses SPM 99 programs and the image realignment, after executing a standardization (nomalization), a difference which the signal burglar considers the timely order as lattice does, pixel each image will count there probably is, in order to examine rest and active crossroad dividing independence sample t-test (p<.05). Overlapped in this standard anatomic image and got a brain activation image from level of significance 95%. With functional MRI resultant execution function inside being relation, the prefrontal lobe, anterior cingulate gyrus, parietal lobe, orbitofrontal gyrus, temporal lobe, parietal lobe was activated. The execution function promotes a recovery major role from occupational therapy, understanding about the damage mechanism is important. When confirms the brain active area which accomplishes an execution function brain plasticity develops the cognitive therapeutic method which is effective increases usefully very, will be used.