• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.521-529
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• 2006

본 연구는 Z-M학파의 식물사회학적 방법으로 울릉도 산림식생의 유형을 분류하고 그 공간적 분포 양상을 지도화하는데 있다. 이 지역 산림식생은 크게 우산고로쇠나무군락군의 산지 식생형과 해국군락군의 해안 저지식생형으로 양분되었으며, 군락 수준에서의 식생단위는 6개 군락, 16개 군,그리고7개 소군 등 3개 범주역에서 모두 22개 유형으로 구분되었다. 식생도 작성 면적은 5,544.9 ha이며, 이 중 너도밤나무군락이 35.2%인 1,951 ha로 가장 넓은 분포역을 나타내었으며 다음으로 송악군락 1,196 ha (21.6%), 동백나무군락 1,104 ha (19.9%), 말오줌나무군락 612.0 ha (11.0%), 해국군락 506 ha (9.1%), 솔송나무-섬 잣나무군락 174.0 ha (3.1%) 등의 순으로 나타났다. CCA 분석에 의한 식생단위와 토양인자와의 상관관계를 보면, 해안식생형에서는 $Mg^{2+}$, pH, $Ca^{2+}$등이 양의 관계, 그리고 산지식생유형에서는 전질소, 탄소, C/N율의 유기물 함량과 양이온 치환 용량 등은 높은 상관을 나타내었다. 입지환경과 종 다양성의 상관관계를 보면 해발과 사면 방향은 일정한 경향을 보이지 않지만 지형과 경사도 그리고 우점하고 있는 식생에 따라 많은 영향을 받고 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제7권
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• pp.29-33
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• 1966

이 시험(試驗)은 쥐오줌의 energy value와 nitrogen content와의 관계(關係)를 연구(硏究)하기 위하여 행(行)하여졌다. 이 시험(試驗)을 위하여 ad lib.구(區)에 13 마리, 2 meals구(區)에 16 마리, 도합(都合) 29 마리의 쥐가 쓰였다. 오줌의 채집(採集)은 22 일간(日間)의 본시험기간중(本試驗期間中) 8 일(日)동안 행(行)하였다. 1 일(日) 2회(回) 채식(採食)시킨 쥐들이 훨씬 많은 (p<0.05) nitrogen 을 배설(排泄)했고 아울러 더 많은 energy를 배설(排泄)하였다. 쥐오줌의 energy concentration과 nitrogen content 사이에는 직선관계(直線關係)가 있어서 nitrogen 함량(含量)이 증가(增加)하면 energy의 배설량(排泄量)이 증가(增加)된다는 사실(事實)이 밝혀 졌다. urinary nitrogen(X, gm/100 ml)으로 부터 energy value (Y, kcal/100 ml)를 산출(算出)할 수있는 공식(公式)을 유도(誘導)했는데 다음의 식(式)은 일반적(一般的)으로 이 목적(目的)을 위하여 쓰여질 수 있는 것으로 본다. Y=8.924X+0.182 (Y=urinary energy, X=urinary N) 이러한 산출(算出)에 수반(隨伴)도는 표준오차(標準誤差)는 0.788 kcal이다. nitrogen content로부터 energy concentration을 산출(算出)하는데 따르는 오차(誤差)가 이렇게 적기 때문에 또 urinary energy의 함량(含量)이 GE, DE, ME, 섭취량(攝取量)에 비(比)해 적기 때문에 유사(類似)한 Diet를 공급(供給)하는 경우(境遇) 이 식(式)은 쥐오줌의 energy value를 산출(算出)하는데 쓰일 수 있을 것이다. 따라서 오줌의 energy value의 직접측정(直接測定)에 소요(所要)되는 많은 시간(時間)과 노력(努力)이 절약(節約)되는 것이다. 쥐오줌의 energy: nitrogen의 비(比)는 9.4(ad lib.구(區)) 내지(乃至) 8.6(2 meals 구(區))으로서 채식회수(採食回數)는 이 비율(比率)에 하등(何等)의 영향(影響)이 없음이 밝혀졌다.

• Journal of Photoscience
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.17-23
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• 2005

Application of a new photocatalyst has been attempted to improve the efficiency and rates of photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes by using a model dye such as Methyl Orange. As a new photocatalyst, $TiO_2$ encapsulated EFAL-removed zeolite Y ($TiO_2$ /EFAL-removed zeolite Y) has been synthesized by ion-exchange in the mixture of EFAL-removed zeolite Y with 0.05 M aqueous [$(NH_4)_2 TiO(C_2O_4)_2.H_2O$] [$TiO(C_2O_4)_2.H_2O$]. This new photocatalyst has been characterized by measuring XRD, IR and reflectance absorption spectra as well as ICP analysis, and it was found that the framework structure of $TiO_2$ /EFAL-removed zeolite Y is not changed by removing the extra-framework aluminum (EFAL) from the normal zeolite Y and the $TiO_2$ inside the photocatalyst exists in the form of $(TiO^{2+})_n$ nanoclusters. Based on the ICP analysis, the Si/Al ratio of the $TiO_2$ /EFAL-removed zeolite Y and the weight of $TiO_2$ were determined to be 23 and 0.061g in 1.0g photocatalyst, respectively. It was also found that adsorption of the azo dye in the $TiO_2$ /EFAL-removed zeolite is very effective (about 80 % of the substrate used). This efficient adsorption contributes to the synergistic photocatalytic activities of the $TiO_2$ /EFAL-removed zeolite by minimizing the required flux diffusion of the substrate. Thus, the photocatalytic reduction of methyl orange (MO) was found to be 8 times more effective in the presence of $TiO_2$ /EFAL-removed zeolite Y than in the presence of $TiO_2$ /normal zeolite Y. Furthermore, the photocatalytic reduction of MO by using 1.0 g of the $TiO_2$ /EFAL-removed zeolite Y containing 0.061g of $TiO_2$ is much faster than that carried out by using 1.0 g of Degussa P-25.

• Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.228-237
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• 2016

Objective: There has been no prospective study that examined intramuscular injection of high-dose vitamin D in Korean adults. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of high-dose vitamin $D_3$ after intramuscular injection in Korean adults with vitamin D deficiency. Method: This study was a 24-week, prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. A total of 84 subjects ${\geq}19$ and <65 years of age were randomly allocated to either the vitamin $D_3$ or placebo group in a 2:1 ratio. After randomization, a single injection of plain vitamin $D_3$ 200,000 IU or placebo was intramuscularly administered. If serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations were <30 ng/mLon week 12 or thereafter, a repeat injection was administered. Results: After a single intramuscular injection of vitamin $D_3$ to adults with vitamin D deficiency, the proportion of subjects with serum 25(OH)D concentrations ${\geq}30ng/mL$ within 12 weeks was 46.4% in the vitamin $D_3$ group and 3.6% in the placebo group (p<0.0001). The proportion of subjects with serum 25(OH)D concentrations ${\geq}30ng/mL$ within 24 weeks was 73.2% in the vitamin $D_3$ group and 3.6% in the placebo group (p<0.0001). Mean change in serum 25(OH)D concentrations at weeks 12 and 24 after vitamin $D_3$ injection was $12.8{\pm}8.1$ and $21.5{\pm}8.1ng/mL$, respectively, in the vitamin $D_3$ group, with no significant changes in the placebo group. Serum parathyroid hormone concentrations showed a significant decrease in the vitamin $D_3$ group but no change in the placebo group. Conclusion: Intramuscular injection of vitamin $D_3$ 200,000 IU was superior to placebo in terms of its impact on serum 25(OH)D concentrations, and is considered to be safe and effective in Korean adults with vitamin D deficiency.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.673-685
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• 2021

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Obesity is associated with the impaired regulation of T cells characterized by increased numbers of Th1 and Th17 cells and the dysregulation of vitamin D metabolism. Both obesity and vitamin D have been reported to affect autophagy; however, a limited number of studies have investigated the effects of vitamin D on T cell autophagy in obese mice. Therefore, we aimed to determine whether in vitro treatment with vitamin D affects the proliferation, function, and autophagy of T cells from obese and control mice. MATERIALS/METHODS: Five-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were fed control or high-fat diets (10% or 45% kcal fat: CON or HFDs, respectively) for 12 weeks. Purified T cells were stimulated with anti-CD3 and anti-CD28 monoclonal antibodies and cultured with either 10 nM 1,25(OH)₂D₃ or 0.1% ethanol (vehicle control). The proliferative response; expression of CD25, Foxp3, RORγt, and autophagy-related proteins (LC3A/B, SQSTM1/P62, BECLIN-1, ATG12); and the production of interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-4, IL-17A, and IL-10 by T cells were measured. RESULTS: Compared with the CON group, T cell proliferation tended to be lower, and the production of IFN-γ was higher in the HFD group. IL-17A production was reduced by 1,25(OH)2D₃ treatment in both groups. The LC3 II/I ratio was higher in the HFD group than the CON group, but P62 did not differ. We observed no effect of vitamin D treatment on T cell autophagy. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that diet-induced obesity may impair the function and inhibit autophagy of T cells, possibly leading to the dysregulation of T cell homeostasis, which may be behind the aggravation of inflammation commonly observed in obesity.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.115-121
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• 2019

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate prevalence of psychiatric symptoms and determine predictors of emotional distress of military hospital surgical patients. Methods : This study examined 104 orthopedic patients admitted to the Armed Forces Military Hospital September-November 2018. For the study, every subject completed self-assessment inventories regarding depressive and anxiety symptoms (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), sleep problems (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), problematic alcohol and tobacco use (Cut off, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener screening), and psychiatric history. We performed the Student's t-test and the chi-square test for the collected data to investigate the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms, including emotional distress. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the risk factors related to emotional distress of hospitalized military personnel. Results : There were no significant differences in socio-demographic and psychiatric symptoms between soldiers and officers. The prevalence of depressive and/or anxiety symptoms (emotional distress) was 21.2% (n=21). In the logistic regression analysis, psychiatric history [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR)=18.99 ; 95% Confidence Interval (CI)=1.42-253.57 ; p=0.026] and low military life satisfaction (AOR=15.67; 95% CI=1.46-168.11 ; p=0.023) correlated with emotional distress. Conclusion : Soldiers admitted to the military hospital showed similar prevalence of emotional distress as those at general hospitals. Considering military circumstances, it is necessary to detect and intervene regarding soldiers with a psychiatric history and low military life satisfaction to promote mental health at military hospitals.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.395-404
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• 2019

Objective: Wheat bran (WB) and rice bran (RB) are the agricultural by-products used as poultry feed in many developing countries. However, their use for poultry feed is limited due to high fiber and the presence of anti-nutritional substances (e.g. ${\beta}-glucans$). The objective of this study was to develop a method to improve the quality of those brans by reducing the fiber content. Methods: A two-step fermentation method was developed where the second fermentation of first fermented dry bran was carried out. Fermentation was performed at a controlled environment for 3 h and 6 h (n = 6). The composition of brans, buffer solution and rumen liquor was maintained in a ratio of 1:2:3, respectively. Brans were analyzed for dry matter, crude fiber (CF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and acid detergent lignin (ADL) content. Celluloses and hemicelluloses were calculated from the difference of ADF-ADL and NDF-ADF, respectively. Samples were compared by two-factor analysis of variance followed by Tukey's multiple comparison tests (p<0.05). Results: CF %, ADF % and cellulose tended to decrease and NDF % and hemicellulose content was reduced significantly (p<0.05). After the 1st fermentation step, NDF decreased $10.7%{\pm}0.55%$ after 3 h vs $17.0%{\pm}0.78%$ after 6 h in case of WB. Whereas, these values were $2.3%{\pm}0.30%$ (3 h) and $7.5%{\pm}0.69%$ (6 h) in case of RB. However, after the 2nd fermentation step, the decrease in the NDF content amounted to $9.1%{\pm}0.72%$ (3 h), $17.4%{\pm}1.13%$ (6 h) and $9.3%{\pm}0.46%$ (3 h), $10.0%{\pm}0.68%$ (6 h) in WB and RB, respectively. Cellulose and hemicellulose content was reduced up to $15.6%{\pm}0.85%$ (WB), $15.8%{\pm}2.20%$ (RB) and $36.6%{\pm}2.42%$ (WB), $15.9%{\pm}3.53%$ (RB), respectively after 2nd fermentation of 6 h. Conclusion: Two-step fermentation process improved the quality of the brans for their use in poultry feed.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제63권5호
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• pp.1008-1017
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• 2021

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different fattening periods on the growth performance, carcass characteristics, and economic traits of Holstein steers. Sixty Holstein steers (8.0 ± 0.28 months old) with an average body weight (BW) of 231.88 ± 2.61 kg, were randomly allocated to five different fattening period treatments: 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 months (n = 12 in each treatment group). Final BW and average daily gain (ADG) did not differ among the treatment groups during the early fattening period. At the late stage of the fattening period, the final BW of steers in the 24-month treatment group (812.84 kg) was greater (p < 0.05) than that of steers in the 20-month treatment group (750.39 kg). During the same period, steers in the 20- and 21-month treatment groups had a significantly higher (p < 0.05) ADG than those in the 22-month treatment group. The highest ADG (1.36 kg/day) was found in the 20-month treatment group (1.36), followed by the 21- (1.33 kg/day), 22- (1.22 kg/day), 23- (1.21 kg/day), and 24- (1.14 kg/day) month treatment groups. The feed conversion ratio (FCR) increased as the fattening period increased, and the FCR was 12.88% lower in the 20-month treatment group than in the 24-month treatment group. However, no significant differences were detected in back-fat thickness, loin area, marbling score, and chemical characteristics (water, crude protein, and crude fat content) among the treatment groups. The composition of fatty acids including C18:0, C18:1, saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, and poly-unsaturated fatty acids did not differ among the experimental groups. As the fattening period increased, production costs increased, resulting in a decrease in gross income. The gross income for steers in the 24-month treatment group was 35.8% and 23.5% lower than that for steers in the 20- and 21-month treatment groups, respectively. Taken together, the best performance, including the ADG, FCR, and gross income, was obtained when the fattening program of the Holstein steers lasted 20 months.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.22-31
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• 2021

Objectives: We conducted a retrospective chart review to investigate the effects of Korean Medicine (KM) treatment on weight loss in patients with morbid obesity (body mass index [BMI]≥30 kg/m²) and to compare the effects of KM counseling and non-counseling on weight loss. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients with morbid obesity who received KM treatment for at least 1 month. We evaluated the effects of KM treatment on body weight, BMI, body fat, fat mass, EuroQol-5D, and the Korean version of the obesity-related quality of life scale (KOQOL). We also assessed the liver and kidney functions, and adverse events. We performed a comparative analysis between the counseling and non-counseling groups. Results: A total of 37 patients who underwent 4 weeks of KM treatment involving Wolbi-tang, electroacupuncture, and KM counseling were included in this study. Twenty-one patients were assigned to the counseling group and sixteen patients to the non-counseling group. There was a significant decrease in weight, BMI, fat mass, and KOQOL (P<0.05) with improvements in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides. The counseling group had a greater reduction in body weight, BMI, body fat, and fat mass compared to the non-counseling group, although it was not significant. In the BMI below 35 (n=25), the reduction ratio of body weight, body fat mass, and body fat was higher in the counseling group than in the non-counseling group; additionally, body fat decreased significantly in counseling group (P<0.05). No severe adverse effects were observed. Conclusion: KM treatment could be effective for weight loss, especially in patients with morbid obesity, KM counseling could also be a good tool for weight loss, typically in patients with BMI<35 kg/m².

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제22권8호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2006

본 연구는 액상화에 대한 고로 수쇄슬래그의 잠재수경성의 영향을 명확히 조사하기 위해 고로 수쇄슬래그를 고온알칼리 수(수산화칼슘 첨가, pH=12, 수온 약 $80^{\circ}C$)로 양생한 후에 반복 및 정적 삼축압축시험을 실시하였다. 삼축시험을 통해 얻어진 결과는 일본의 표준사인 Toyoura sand와 천연사인 Genkai sand의 결과와 비교하였다. 시험결과 고로수쇄슬래그의 액상화 강도는 양생기간의 증가와 더불어 잠재수경성에 의한 경화에 의해 증가함을 알았다. 또한, 담수조건에서 189일간 양생한 상대밀도 50%및 80%의 고로 수쇄슬래그에서 잠재수경성의 발현에 의해 점착력이 나타난다. 더욱이 경화과정에 있어서 고로 수쇄슬래그의 액상화 강도는 반복전단횟수 n=20회에서의 반복응력비 $R_{20}$과 점착력 $C_{d}$사이에 선형 관계가 관찰되었다. 또한, 고온 알칼리 수로 양생된 고로 수쇄슬래그에 대한 액상화 강도는 점착력이나 일축압축강도에 의해 예측이 가능함을 알았다.