• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제18권10호
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• pp.239-252
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• 2020

본 연구자들은 텍스트 마이닝을 활용하여 SUV 선호 증가의 요인을 탐색하고자 한다. 온라인 자동차 커뮤니티인 보배드림에서 2005년부터 2019년까지 작성된 SUV 관련 게시글 32,679개를 수집한 후, LDA 토픽모델링 기법을 적용하였다. 분석 결과, SUV 담화에서 주요한 토픽으로 등장한 '안전'이 범죄로부터 개인의 위험에 주목한 기존 연구와 달리 교통사고 및 고속주행 상황에서의 안전을 의미하는 것으로 드러났다. 한국 사회의 SUV 소비는 개인이 운전하면서 느끼는 불안과 위험에 대한 대비 수단을 의미한다고 볼 수 있다는 것이다. 또한, 이와 같은 위험 인식 저변에는 불평등 증대로 인해 감소하는 타인에 대한 신뢰가 작동한다고 할 수 있다.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.281-289
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• 2022

붉은곰팡이병은 곡류의 중요한 병이며 Fusarium graminearum species complex (FGSC)에 속하는 균들에 의해 발생한다. 맥류 재배 농가들은 이 병을 방제하기 위해 탈메틸화 억제제인 triazole계 살균제를 살포한다. 본 연구는 FGSC 집단에서 triazole계 살균제인 propiconazole에 대한 감수성의 변화를 조사하기 위해 수행되었다. 2010-2016년과 2020-2021년 동안 전남북의 보리와 밀에서 124개와 350개의 FGSC 균주를 각각 분리하였다. 균주들의 종 동정 및 트리코테센 독소화학형은 각각 translation elongation factor 1-alpha 및 TRI12 유전자를 표적으로 하는 PCR 분석을 기반으로 결정되었다. propiconazole에 대한 민감도는 한천 희석법을 사용하여 균사체 성장을 50% 감소시키는 유효 농도(EC₅₀)를 기준으로 결정되었다. 모든 균주에서 nivalenol 독소화학형의 F. asiaticum이 가장 많았으며(2010-2016년 83.9%, 2020-2021년 96.0%), 3-acetyl deoxynivalenol 독소화학형의 F. asiaticum (2010-2016년 12.1%, 2020-2021년 2.9%)이 그 다음이었다. 2010-2016년과 2020-2021년에 수집된 균주의 EC₅₀ 값은 각각 0.0180-11.0166 ㎍/mL 및 1.3104-17.9587 ㎍/mL 범위였으며, 평균 EC₅₀ 값은 2010-2016년 3.8648 ㎍/mL에서 2020-2021년 5.9635 ㎍/mL로 증가했다. 2010-2016년 균주의 EC₅₀ 값을 바탕으로 7.0 ㎍/mL을 저항성 기준으로 정하였고, 저항성 균주의 수는 2010-2016년 9.7%에서 2020-2021년 28.6%로 증가한 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.51-56
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• 2016

Due to recent development in nanotechnology and increasing usage and production of nanomaterials, numerous studies related to environment, sanitation and safety handling of nanoparticle are being conducted. Since nanoparticles can be easily absorbed into human bodies through breathing process, based on their toxic substances and their large specific surface, these particles can cause serious health damage. Therefore, to reduce nanoparticle emissions, nanofiltration technology is becoming a serious issue. Filtration is a separation process during which a fluid passes through a barrier by removing the particles from the stream. Barrier filters can be made of various materials and shapes. One of the most common type of barrier filter is the fibrous filter. Fibrous filters are divided in two types: nonwoven and woven fabrics. Polypropylene is a thermoplastic material, used as a base material for melt blown nonwoven fabric. In this study, we examined filtration property of KCl nanoparticles with a mean particle diameter of 75 nm using multilayer meltblown filter samples. These experiments verify that the penetration of nanoparticle in the filter correlate with pressure drop; the meltblown layer MB1 has the greatest effect on dust collection efficiency of the filter. Among all tested samples, dust collection efficiency of 2-layer filter was best. However, when considering the overall pressure drop and dust collection efficiency, the 4-layer filter has the highest quality factor for particles smaller than 70 nm.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.1643-1649
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• 2015

Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate clinicopathological characteristics of our early stage breast cancer patients who are epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) overexpressed/amplified (HER2+), the efficacy of trastuzumab treatment and survival results. Materials and Methods: Patients with HER2-positive early stage breast cancer receiving adjuvant trastuzumab were investigated retrospectively. Clinicopathological features of 210 patients and treatment outcome were analysed. To evaluate survival rates, the Kaplan-Meier method was used. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted with the Cox regression model. Results: Mean age of the patients was 51.8, 71.9% being postmenopausal. Some 37.6% of patients were node negative, and 31% had T1 tumor size and 52.4% were positive for estrogen receptor. Of 210 patients, 89.5% completed planned 52 weeks adjuvant trastuzumab treatment. The median follow up was 27.5 months (6.0-86.0). Relapse free survival (RFS) was 68.0 months (95% CI: 62.1-74.0) and overall survival (OS) was 74.8 months (95% CI: 69.5-80.1). The 3 year OS for all patients was 92.0% and RFS was 79.6%. During follow up, relapse was detected at the rate of 14.3%. Trastuzumab associated cardiotoxicity was found at the rate of 3.3%. In univariate analyses, larger tumor size and grade III were significantly associated (p<0.05) with RFS. Multivariate analyses of covariates displaying p<0.05 identified grade III as an independent prognostic factor. Conclusions: In the present study, it was established that trastuzumab had a satisfactory safety profile and treatment efficacy as in other clinical studies and that among clinicopathological factors evaluated, only being grade 3 had a significant effect on RFS. The occurrence of relapse with adjuvant trastuzumab makes it necessary to identify molecular predictors, which will define this group better and help explain resistance to anti HER2 based therapies.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.17.1-17.9
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• 2016

The seasonal variation of fecal coliforms (FCs) and physicochemical factors was determined in seawaters of the Hansan-Geojeman area, including a designated area for oyster, and in inland pollution sources of its drainage basin. The mean daily loads of FCs in inland pollution sources ranged from $1.2{\times}10^9$ to $3.1{\times}10^{11}$ most probable number (MPN)/day; however, the pollutants could not be reached at the designated area. FC concentrations of seawaters were closely related to season, rainfall, and inland contaminants, however, within the regulation limit of various countries for shellfish. The highest concentrations for chemical oxygen demand (COD) and $chlorophyll-{\alpha}$ in seawaters were shown in the surface layer during August with high rainfall, whereas the lowest for dissolved oxygen (DO) in the bottom layer of the same month. Therefore, it indicates that the concentrations of FC, COD, DO, and $chlorophyll-{\alpha}$ of seawaters were closely related to season and rainfall.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.272-283
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Most child and adolescent food literacy measurement tools focus on nutrition and food safety. However, the importance of aspects related to the food system such as food distribution and food waste and their effects on environmental sustainability is growing. We therefore developed and validated a two-dimensional tool for children (8-12 years old) and adolescents (13-18 years old) that can comprehensively measure food literacy. The association of food literacy with diet quality and self-reported health was assessed. SUBJECTS/METHODS: First, we developed a food literacy conceptual framework that contains food system and literacy dimensions through a literature review, focus group interviews, and expert review. After a face validity study, we conducted the main survey (n = 200) to validate the questionnaire. Construct validity and reliability were assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and Cronbach's alpha. RESULTS: As a result of the Delphi study, content validity was confirmed for the remaining 30 items after two items were excluded (content validity ratio = 0.86). Eleven items were excluded from the EFA results, while the CFA results indicated appropriate fit indices for the proposed model (comparative fit index = 0.904, root mean square error of approximation = 0.068). The final food literacy questionnaire consisted of 19 questions and comprised 5 factors: production, distribution, selection, preparation and cooking, and intake. Food literacy was positively associated with diet quality, as assessed by the Nutrition Quotient score, in both children and adolescents and with self-reported health in adolescents.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.424-433
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• 2023

Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of balloon dilatation under dual guidance using fluoroscopy and bronchoscopy for treating bronchial stenosis following lung transplantation (LT), and to elucidate the factors associated with patency after the procedure. Materials and Methods: From September, 2012, to April, 2021, 50 patients (mean age ± standard deviation, 54.4 ± 12.2 years) with bronchial stenosis among 361 recipients of LT were retrospectively analyzed. The safety of balloon dilatation was assessed by evaluating procedure-related complications. Efficacy was assessed by evaluating the technical success, primary patency, and secondary patency. Primary and secondary cumulative patency rates were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. The factors associated with patency after the procedure were evaluated using multivariable Cox hazard proportional regression analysis. Results: In total, 65 bronchi were treated with balloon dilatation in 50 patients. The total number of treatment sessions was 277 and the technical success rate was 99.3% (275/277 sessions). No major procedure-related complications were noted. During the mean follow-up period of 34.6 ± 30.8 months, primary patency was achieved in 12 of 65 bronchi (18.5%). However, the patency rate improved to 76.9% (50 of 65 bronchi) after repeated balloon dilatation (secondary patency). The 6-month, 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year secondary patency rates were 95.4%, 90.8%, 83.1%, and 78.5%, respectively. The presence of clinical symptoms was a significant prognostic factor associated with reduced primary patency (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 0.465; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.220-0.987). Early-stage treatment ≤ 6 months (adjusted HR, 3.588; 95% CI, 1.093-11.780) and prolonged balloon dilatation > 5 min (adjusted HR, 3.285; 95% CI, 1.018-10.598) were associated with significantly higher secondary patency. Conclusion: Repeated balloon dilatation was determined to be safe and effective for treating bronchial stenosis following LT. Early-stage treatment and prolonged balloon dilatation could significantly promote long-term patency.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.470-474
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• 2006

배경: 종격동 림프절 전이 여부는 비소세포폐암의 병기 결정과 예후에 중요한 인자이며, 정확한 진단이 치료 방법결정에 필수적이다. 종격동경검사는 조직병리학적으로 종격동 림프절 전이 여부를 진단할 수 있는 방법으로, 그 유용성에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1999년 6월부터 2005년 8월까지 비소세포폐암으로 진단 받고 종격동경검사를 시행하였던 환자 348명을 대상으로 환자의 특성, 방사선학적 검사 결과, 종격동경검사 결과 및 최종 병리학적 병기 등을 후향적으로 조사하여 종격동경검사의 안전성과 유용성을 평가하였다. 결과: 연구대상 환자 348명 중 남자가 263명 여자가 85명이었고 평균 연령은 $62.1{\pm}8.5$세이었다. 203명은 방사선검사에서 종격동 림프절 전이가 없는 것으로 진단되었고 145명에서는 전이가 있는 것으로 진단되었다. 종격동경검사에 걸린 시간은 평균 $55.5{\pm}16.5$분이었고, 평균 $2.2{\pm}1.0$개의 림프절군에서 생검을 하였다. 검사 중 5예(1.7%)의 일시적인 합병증이 발생하였으나, 그 외의 합병증이나 사망은 없었다. 종격동경검사의 위음성률은 7.8%였다. 종격 동경검사는 민감도(77.5% vs 71.9%, p=0.012), 특이도(100% vs 74.4%, p=0.00) 및 정확도(92.2% vs 73.6%, p=0.00) 등이 방사선 검사에 비해 유의하게 높았다. 결론: 종격동경검사는 절제가능한 비소세포폐암에서 치료 전 종격동 림프절 전이 여부에 대해 진단할 수 있는 안전하고 효과적인 방법이다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.25-35
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• 1992

환경시료중의 삼중수소준위를 조사하기 위하여, 국내 12개 지역에서 채취한 생물시료(쌀, 채소, 솔잎)중의 삼중수소를 분석하였다. 생물시료중의 삼중수소는 동결건조법과 건조시료의 연소법에 의해 조직자유수 삼중수소 (TFWT: Tissue-Free Water Tritium)와 조직결합수 삼중수소 (TBT: Tissue-bound tritium)로 분류 추출하였으며, 액 체 섬광계수기(Liquid Scintillation Counter)를 이용하여 각 시료중의 삼중수소를 측정하였다. TFWT 농도는 쌀의 경우 $0.96{\sim}3.96Bq/l$, 배추는 $0.83{\sim}3.40 Bq/l$, 솔잎의 경우는 $1.02{\sim}3.01 Bq/l$ 범위의 값을 나타내었으며, TBT/TFWT의 평균 농도비는 쌀의 경우 0.94,배추는 1.71, 솔잎은 1.39의 결과를 나타내었다. TBT/TFWT 농도비가 1보다 높은 이유는 TBT가 TFWT보다 식물체 내에서의 체류기 간이 길기 때문인 것으로 추측되며, TBT/TFWT의 농도비는 식물의 종류, 삼중수소에 대한 식물체의 피폭시간, 기온, 습도 및 대기확산 인자에 의해 크게 좌우된다.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.445-457
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• 2017

In this study, we developed an approach to better account for uncertainties in estimated contributions from fine particulate matter ($PM_{2.5}$) modeling. Our approach computes a Concentration Correction Factor (CCF) which is a ratio of observed concentrations to baseline model concentrations. We multiply modeled direct contribution estimates with CCF to obtain revised contributions. Overall, the modeling system showed reasonably good performance, correlation coefficient R of 0.82 and normalized mean bias of 2%, although the model underestimated some PM species concentrations. We also noticed that model biases vary seasonally. We compared contribution estimates of major source sectors before and after applying CCFs. We observed that different source sectors showed variable magnitudes of sensitivities to the CCF application. For example, the total primary $PM_{2.5}$ contribution was increased $2.4{\mu}g/m^3$ or 63% after the CCF application. Out of a $2.4{\mu}g/m^3$ increment, line sources and area source made up $1.3{\mu}g/m^3$ and $0.9{\mu}g/m^3$ which is 92% of the total contribution changes. We postulated two major reasons for variations in estimated contributions after the CCF application: (1) monthly variability of unadjusted contributions due to emission source characteristics and (2) physico-chemical differences in environmental conditions that emitted precursors undergo. Since emissions-to-$PM_{2.5}$ concentration conversion rate is an important piece of information to prioritize control strategy, we examined the effects of CCF application on the estimated conversion rates. We found that the application of CCFs can alter the rank of conversion efficiencies of source sectors. Finally, we discussed caveats of our current approach such as no consideration of ion neutralization which warrants further studies.