• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.76-81
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• 2019

Purpose: This study examined the effects of squatting with different foot positions on the muscle activation of the vastus medialis oblique (VMO) and vastus lateralis (VL) muscles in subjects with genu varum. Methods: Thirty four subjects participated in this study. Surface electromyography was used to measure the muscle activation of the VMO and VL muscles at the knee angles ($15^{\circ}$, $60^{\circ}$) at three foot positions (internal rotation, neutral position, external rotation) during squatting. Results: Muscle activation differences at different knee angles and foot positions differed significantly between the VMO and VL muscles in both the varus and normal groups. In addition, there was a significant difference according to the knee angles with the foot in external rotation in the VMO and VL ratio. In the varus group, however, the VMO and VL ratio were significantly different only with the feet in internal rotation. In the muscle activation changes of the knee angle differences in the foot position, there was no significant difference in the varus group, but both the VMO and VL muscles were significant different in the normal group. Conclusion: In both groups, regardless of the foot position, muscle activation of the VMO and VL muscles increased with increasing knee flexion angle. In the normal group, when squatting with the feet in external rotation, the VMO and VL muscles activations increased with increasing knee angle. In the varus group, however, the foot position did not affect the VMO or VL muscle activation. This study shows that subjects with genu varum and normal subjects have different VMO and VL muscle activation patterns during squat exercises.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.591-601
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• 2021

Recently it is trend to increase wood use as carbon neutral materials, there is recognized to need necessarily durability improvement of wooden building. It is very rare to report existing on the identification of isolates causing discoloration in domestic weathered wooden building used for long period. The objective of this study was identification of fungi that cause discoloration on the exteriors of weathered domestic wooden buildings in the southern part of South Korea. Our findings can be helpful to establish protection technology for weather deterioration of domestic wooden buildings. Wood chip samples presumed to be contaminated with sapstain fungi were collected from the surface of wooden members used in wooden buildings at Jangheung, Jeollanam-do (two locations, #13 and #14), and Jeju Island (two locations, #31 and #33). The growth of microorganisms was confirmed by performing culture tests for the collected samples, and fungi were isolated, purified, and identified. The results indicated that the fungal strains isolated from wooden buildings #13 and #14 at Jangheung, Jeollanam-do, were 99.83% and 100% homologous to Aureobasidium melanogenum, respectively. For wooden building #31 at Jeju Island (two locations), the fungal strain isolated was 100% homologous to A. melanogenum, which is the same species isolated from the wooden buildings at Jangheung. The fungal strain isolated from wooden building #33 (Jeju Island) had 99.83% homology with A. pullulans, which is commonly found in wood degraded by weather or ultraviolet rays. Our findings can be utilized as a basis for establishing protection technology in domestic wooden buildings.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.1095-1104
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• 2022

예인케이블은 예인음탐기(TASS: Towed Array Sonar System)를 윈치(Winch)를 이용하여 수중으로 반복전개, 회수하여 수중에서 음탐기로 탐지된 신호(정보)를 탐사선 또는 수상함으로 전달하고 예인음탐기에 전원공급하는 역할을 한다. 예인케이블은 세부적으로 중량케이블과 경량케이블로 구성된다. 음탐기용 예인케이블은 운용 심도가 깊어질수록 수중 환경이 열악하여 높은 기계적 특성과 내구성이 요구되는 특징이 있다. 이러한 제약사항으로 인하여 국내에서 설계 및 제작된 사례는 극히 드문 실정이다. 본 연구를 통해 확보된 광통신 방식 예인케이블 설계에 대한 핵심기술은 방위산업 및 민간 분야에도 다양하게 활용될 것으로 기대된다.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.209-220
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• 2022

Erosion-corrosion behaviors of Hadfield steel under a neutral aqueous environment with fine SiO₂ particles were examined and compared with those of conventional carbon steel. A range of electrochemical experiments (potentiodynamic polarization, linear polarization, and impedance), immersion test, and slurry pot test (i.e., erosion-corrosion test) were performed. Results showed that the Hadfield steel composed of austenitic matrix with (Fe,Mn)-based carbide had lower corrosion potential and higher corrosion current density than carbon steel with a typical ferrite/pearlite structure. In addition, pipe forming increased total corrosion rates (i.e., pure corrosion and erosion-enhanced corrosion rates). Nevertheless, the erosion-corrosion rate of Hadfield steel was much smaller. Morphological observation showed that local damage in the form of a crater by erosion-corrosion was more noticeable in carbon steel. The higher resistance of Hadfield steel to erosion-corrosion was attributed to its lower total erosion rates (i.e., pure erosion and corrosion-enhanced erosion rates) highly depending on surface hardness. This study suggests that Hadfield steel with higher resistances to flowing erosion-corrosion in an aqueous environment can be applied widely to various industrial fields.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2023

Background: Several factors contribute to shoulder pain, including abnormal neck posture, repeated use of the upper limbs, work involving raising the upper limbs above the head, and the effects of vibration. However, previous study has reported that constant vibration exposure could impact improvement of the stability on joints related with muscle recruitment and activation. For this difference reason, we need to verify for the complex study of relationship with repetitive upper limb movements, poor head posture, and constant vibration exposure. Objects: Our study was made to investigate the influence of vibration exposure on the shoulder muscle activity during forward-head and over-head tasks with isometric shoulder flexion. Methods: In a total of 22 healthy subjects, surface electromyography (EMG) data were collected from shoulder muscles (upper/lower trapezius, serratus anterior, and lumbar erector spinae) on tasks (neutral-head task [NHT], forward-head task [FHT], and over-head task [OHT]) with and without vibration exposure. Results: In all tasks, the EMG data of the upper trapezius and serratus anterior significantly increased with vibration exposure (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the EMG data of the lumbar erector spinae significantly increased with vibration exposure in the NHT and FHT (p < 0.05). Conclusion: We suggest that continuous vibration exposure during the use of hand-held tools in the tasks could be associated with harmful effects in the workplace. Lastly, we clinically need to examine the guidelines regarding the optimal posture and vibration exposure.

• 우주기술과 응용
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.239-256
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• 2023

지구 전리권은 고층대기의 일부가 이온화되어 전파에 영향을 주는 플라즈마 상태로 존재하는 영역으로 통신과 관련하여 실생활에 직접적으로 영향을 주어 오랜 기간 연구되어온 분야이다. 고도에 따라 전자밀도를 이루는 주된 이온에 따라 D-층, E-층, F-층으로 구분되며, 전자 밀도에 비해 중성대기 밀도가 매우 커서 그 영향을 고려한 플라즈마로 기술되어야 한다. 또한 태양에서 시작되어 지표면에 이르는 영역까지 전리권 외부의 영향이 직접적으로 반영되는 영역으로 복잡하고 다양한 영역의 연구가 연관되는 분야이다. 본 논문에서는 지구 고층대기가 이온화되어 전리권을 형성하는 과정을 설명하고 중·저위도 전리권의 특성에 대해 소개하였다. 또한 현재까지 전리권과 관련하여 국내 연구자들이 참여한 연구를 소개하고 향후 전리권 연구 분야의 교류 활성화에 활용되기를 기대한다.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.335-345
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• 2023

In Korea, as part of the Green New Deal project toward a carbon-neutral society, it is necessary to build a climate-resilient urban environment to green the city, space, and living infrastructure. To this end, SWMM-ING was improved and the model was modified to analyze the carbon reduction effect. In addition, I plan to select target watersheds where urbanization is rapidly progressing and evaluate runoff, non-point pollution, and carbon reduction effects to conduct cost estimation and optimal design review for domestic rainwater circulation green infrastructure. In this study, green infrastructure facilities were selected using SWMM-ING. Various scenarios were presented considering the surface area and annual cost of each green infrastructure facility, and The results show that the scenario derived through the APL2 method was selected as the optimal scenario. In this optimal scenario, a total facility area of 190,517.5 m² was applied to 7 out of 30 subwatersheds to achieve the target reduction. The target reduction amount was calculated a 23.50 % reduction in runoff and a 26.99 % reduction in pollutant load. Additionally, the annual carbon absorption was analyzed and found to be 385,521 kg/year. I aim to achieve additional carbon reduction effects by achieving the goal of reducing runoff and non-point pollution sources and analyzing annual carbon absorption. Moreover, considering the scale-up of these interventions across the basin, it is believed that an objective assessment of economic viability can be conducted.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.316-324
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• 2024

Objective: To evaluate tooth displacement and periodontal stress generated by the dual action vertical intra-arch technique (DAVIT) for open-bite correction using three-dimensional finite element analysis. Methods: A three-dimensional model of the maxilla was created by modeling the cortical bone, cancellous bone, periodontal ligament, and teeth from the second molar to the central incisor of a hemiarch. All orthodontic devices were designed using specific software to reproduce their morpho-dimensional characteristics, and their physical properties were determined using Young's modulus and Poisson's coefficient of each material. A linear static simulation was performed to analyze the tooth displacements (mm) and maximum stresses (Mpa) induced in the periodontal ligament by the posterior intrusion and anterior extrusion forces generated by the DAVIT. Results: The first and second molars showed the greatest intrusion, whereas the canines and lateral incisors showed the greatest extrusion displacement. A neutral zone of displacement corresponding to the fulcrum of occlusal plane rotation was observed in the premolar region. Buccal tipping of the molars and lingual tipping of the anterior teeth occurred with intrusion and extrusion, respectively. Posterior intrusion generated compressive stress at the apex of the buccal roots and furcation of the molars, while anterior extrusion generated tensile stress at the apex and apical third of the palatal root surface of the incisors and canines. Conclusions: DAVIT mechanics produced a set of beneficial effects for open-bite correction, including molar intrusion, extrusion and palatal tipping of the anterior teeth, and occlusal plane rotation with posterior teeth uprighting.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.153-178
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• 2018

운용용으로 사용되는 대부분의 풍속자료는 10 m 기준 고도에서 측정 또는 생산된 자료이다. 이 연구는 이어도 해양과학기지 42.3 m 고도의 옥상 등대에서 측정 중인 풍속을 기준 고도의 풍속으로 변환시켜 국립해양조사원 누리집을 통해 실시간으로 제공하기 위한 사전 연구이다. 이를 위해 2015년에 이어도 기지에서 관측한 풍속을 대표적인 네 종류의 풍속 변환식 - 멱법칙식, 두 종류의 중립벽 로그법칙식(항력계수형, 거칠기 높이형), 대기 안정도 효과를 고려한 벽 로그법칙모델(안정도 고려 거칠기 높이형) -에 적용하였다. 관측 바람을 평가하는데 많이 사용되는 '안정도 고려 거칠기 높이형' 벽 로그법칙모델의 결과와 나머지 풍속 변환식 결과들을 서로 비교하였다. 그 결과 '거칠기 높이형' 벽 로그법칙식과 '안정도 고려 거칠기 높이형' 벽 로그법칙모델 간 편향과 평균 제곱근 편차는 각각 $-0.001m\;s^{-1}$와 $0.122m\;s^{-1}$로 가장 낮아 실시간 현업 운용 측면에서 상호 보완적으로 이 두 변환식을 함께 사용하는 것이 바람직하다는 결론을 도출하였다. 또한 이어도 해역에서 조석에 의한 풍속 관측 고도 변화가 풍속 변환에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 이들 변환식에 대한 조석 효과 고려 전후에 대한 비교 실험 결과, 편향과 평균 제곱근 편차는 각각 <$0.0001m\;s^{-1}$와 <$0.012m\;s^{-1}$로 그 영향은 미미하였다. 대기 표면 거칠기 높이를 사용하는 '거칠기 높이형' 벽 로그법칙식과 '안정도 고려 거칠기 높이형' 벽 로그 법칙모델을 이용하여 간편 풍속 변환식의 필수 입력값인 표면 거칠기 높이 값의 적절성에 관해 논의하였으며, 풍속 변환 정확도를 향상시킬 수 있는 표면 거칠기 높이 계산식을 제시하였다. 또한 인공위성 산란계(ASCAT) 풍속자료와 네 종류의 중립 연직 풍속 변환식들의 결과를 비교하여 이들 중 '안정도 고려 거칠기 높이형' 벽 로그법칙모델에서 안정도 항을 뺀 풍속 변환 모델의 정확도가 더 낫다는 결과를 제시하였다. 끝으로 이들 종래 $25m\;s^{-1}$ 이하 풍속에 최적화된 풍속 변환식들로부터 바람 항력계수를 산정 분석하여 강풍(${\geq}33m\;s^{-1}$) 환경에서도 적합한 풍속 변환식으로 개선 필요성에 관해 논의하였다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.165-169
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• 2008

CODH(Carbon Monoxide Dehydrogenase)에 의한 이산화탄소 환원에 있어서 작업전극을 유리탄소전극을 사용한 경우와 금전극을 사용한 경우를 비교하여 그 영향을 관찰하였다. 금전극을 사용한 경우에는 수소발생과 섞이기 때문에 전기분해의 전위를 잘 선택해야 효율적인 이산화탄소의 환원 반응을 관찰할 수 있는데 반하여, 유리탄소전극은 금전극보다 수소 환원에 대한 과전압이 크기 때문에 -650 mV vs. NHE 까지도 중성수용액에서 수소발생 없이, 효율적인 이산화탄소의 환원을 관찰할 수 있었다. CODH를 이용한 이산화탄소의 환원에는 가해주는 전기분해 전위가 큰 영향을 미침을 알 수 있었는데, $-570{\sim}600\;mV$ vs. NHE 근처가 가장 효율적임을 알 수 있었고 이보다 더 음의 전위를 걸어주었을 때는 효소활성의 감소 및 수소발생이 복합적으로 영향을 미쳐 일산화탄소 생성의 전류효율이 급격히 감소함을 알 수 있었다.