• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.55.1-55.12
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• 2020

Objectives: This study investigated the effects of physically damaged and resin-contaminated tips on radiant emittance, comparing them with new undamaged, non-contaminated tips using 3 pieces of spectrophotometric laboratory equipment. Materials and Methods: Nine tips with damage and/or resin contaminants from actual clinical situations were compared with a new tip without damage or contamination (control group). The radiant emittance was recorded using 3 spectrophotometric methods: a laboratory-grade thermopile, a laboratory-grade integrating sphere, and a portable light collector (checkMARC). Results: A significant difference between the laboratory-grade thermopile and the laboratory-grade integrating sphere was found when the radiant emittance values of the control or damaged/contaminated tips were investigated (p < 0.05), but both methods were comparable to checkMARC (p > 0.05). Regardless of the method used to quantify the light output, the mean radiant emittance values of the damaged/contaminated tips were significantly lower than those of the control (p < 0.05). The beam profile of the damaged/contaminated tips was less homogeneous than that of the control. Conclusions: Damaged/contaminated tips can reduce the radiant emittance output and the homogeneity of the beam, which may affect the energy delivered to composite restorations. The checkMARC spectrophotometer device can be used in dental offices, as it provided values close to those produced by a laboratory-grade integrated sphere spectrophotometer. Dentists should assess the radiant emittance of their light-curing units to ensure optimal curing in photoactivated, resin-based materials.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제46권9호
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• pp.538-544
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• 2023

The formation of uniform vitreous ice is a crucial step in the preparation of samples for cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM). Despite the rapid technological progress in EM, controlling the thickness of vitreous ice on sample grids with reproducibility remains a major obstacle to obtaining high-quality data in cryo-EM imaging. The commonly employed classical blotting process faces the problem of excess water that cannot be absorbed by the filter paper, resulting in the formation of thick and heterogeneous ice. In this study, we propose a novel approach that combines the recently developed nanowire self-wicking technique with the classical blotting method to effectively control the thickness and homogeneity of vitrified ice. With simple procedures, we generated a copper oxide spike (COS) grid by inducing COSs on commercially available copper grids, which can effectively remove excess water during the blotting procedure without damaging the holey carbon membrane. The ice thickness could be controlled with good reproducibility compared to non-oxidized grids. Incorporated into other EM techniques, our new modification method is an effective option for obtaining high-quality data during cryo-EM imaging.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.593-600
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• 2024

The nanoemulgel was prepared to induce a synergistic effect along with higher efficacy. Nine sets of macroemulsion were made in which liquid paraffin was stabilized by the two non-ionic surfactants, Tween® 80 and Span® 80. Comparative stability analysis of the macroemulsions was used to determine the effective surfactant concentrations that gave the most stable systems (NE 2, NE3, NE4, NE5). High-speed homogenization was then applied. The final formulation was evaluated for globule size and polydispersablity index, physical properties (color, homogeneity, consistency, syneresis), pH, viscosity, spreadability with 200 g and 500 g weight, conductivity, drug content, stability, skin irritation, antifungal efficacy. Zeta size analysis confirmed the nanosize of the droplets in NE2 (284.8 nm), NE3 (79.89 nm), NE4 (194 nm) but not NE5 (632.8 nm), which was outside the nanoemulsion range. The antifungal assay exhibited zone of inhibition for NE3 (43±1.0 mm) and NE4 (42±1.7 mm), a marketed cream (33±1 mm), fluconazole alone (35±1 mm) and terbinafine alone (35.0±1.7 mm). The zone of inhibition of nanoemulgels increased compared with the drugs when used individually and when compared a placebo.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.48-54
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• 2023

Purpose: In this study, the dosimetric characteristics of lung stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) plans using the new Halcyon system were analyzed to assess its suitability. Methods: We compared the key dosimetric parameters calculated for the Halcyon SBRT plans with those of a conventional C-arm linear accelerator (LINAC) equipped with a high-definition multileaf collimator (HD-MLC)-Trilogy Tx. A total of 10 patients with non-small-cell lung cancer were selected, and all SBRT plans were generated using the RapidArc technique. Results: Trilogy Tx exhibited significant superiority over Halcyon in terms of target dose coverage (conformity index, homogeneity index, D_{0.1 cc}, and D_95%) and dose spillage (gradient). Trilogy Tx was more efficient than Halcyon in the lung SBRT beam delivery process in terms of the total number of monitor units, modulation factor, and beam-on time. However, it was feasible to achieve a dose distribution that met SBRT plan requirements using Halcyon, with no significant differences in satisfying organs at risk dose constraints between both plans. Conclusions: Results confirm that Halcyon is a viable alternative for performing lung SBRT in the absence of a LINAC equipped with HD-MLC. However, extra consideration should be taken in determining whether to use Halcyon when the planning target volume setting is enormous, as in the case of significant tumor motions.

• 한국지반공학회지:지반
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.25-46
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• 1998

본 논문은 낙동강 유역의 사질토 지반에 매입되어 수평 하중을 받는 모형 강관 말뚝의 수평 거동의 결과를 관찰하였다. 본 연구의 목적은 말뚝의 수평 거동에 대한 말뚝의 근입길이, 지반 상대밀도, 하중 재하속도, 말뚝두부의 구속조건, 그리고 지반내의 이질층의 영향에 관하여 실험적인 연구를 수행하고 이러한 영향들을 정량화 할 수 있는 실험결과를 얻었다. 또한, 수치해석 (p-y method. modifiled Vlasov method, Characteristic Load Method:CLM) 결과들과 비교 되었다. 본 연구에서 Vlasov 해석법에 기초한 new parameter는 깊이에 비례하는 지반반력 (KhD=nhizn)에 대하여 적용할 수 있도록 개발하였다. p-V해석 모델은 비선형 거동이며, 수평하중을 받는 깊은 기초의 설계에 유효한 방법이다. Characteristic load method (CLM)이라 불 리는 새로운 방법은 P-V해석법 보다 간편하며, p-V해석법에 의한 결과와 잘 일치하고 있다. CLM방법은 무차훤 변수들의 관계들로부터 수평 하중을 받는 말뚝들의 비선형 거동을 특성화 하기 위하여 차원 해석을 이용하고 있다. p-y해석법과 수정 Vlasov방법에 이용하는 지반반력 계수와 극한 지반반력들은 직접 전단시험 결과들을 역 해석하여 구하였다. 직접전단 시험에 의한 지반반력 계수와 극한 지반반력들의 수평거동 예측에 이용하기 위한 수정계수들은 각각 0.014~0.05, 0.2~0.4로 나타났다. p-y analysis. modified Vlasov method (new ${\gamma}$ parameter), CLM에 의한 수치해석 결과들은 상대밀도가 증가할수록 실험결과들과 잘 일치하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 y/D=0.2 이하에서 CLM 방법의 적용성이 입증되었다.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.107-113
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• 1994

우리나라 남해연안 어패류에서 V. vulnificus, V. cholerae non O1 균을 분리하여 이들 균이 생산한 용혈독소의 활성을 검토하고 특히 치사율이 높은 패혈증 원인균인 V. vulnificus균이 생산한 균체외 단백독소인 hemolysin을 분리정제하고 얻어진 독소를 이용하여 항혈청을 만들었다. 1. V. vulnificus hemolysin(VVH)은 HI broth에서 $37^{\circ}C,\;15{\sim}24hr$ 진탕배양으로 잘 생산되었으며 V. cholerae non O1 균의 경우는 배양 15시간까지는 hemolysin 생산이 증가되었으나 15시간 경과 후에는 균종에 따라 증가되는 것도 있었고 경과 시간에 따라 오히려 감소하는 균주도 있었다. 2. V. vulnificus가 생산한 hemolysin은 면양적혈구에 대한 용혈활성이 강하고 토끼적혈구에 대하여는 약하였으나 V. cholerae non O1 균주는 토끼적혈구에 대한 용혈활성이 면양이나 말 적혈구에 대한 활성보다 2배정도 강하였다. 3. VVH는 hydrophobic Phenyl-Sepharose HP column을 이용하여 washing buffer와 elution buffer의 성분과 pH를 조정하면서 $1\%$ CHAPS를 이용하여 2차에 걸쳐 column chromatography한 결과 정제도와 수율이 매우 좋아졌다. 본 방법으로 다섯 차례에 걸쳐 정제한 결과 정제된 VVH의 specific activity는 $16900{\sim}52300$배로 평균 27,000배 이상 증가하였으며 수율도 $18.2{\sim}33.0\%$로 평균 $23.4\%$나 되었다. 실제로, V. vulnificus 배양액 2400ml로 부터 정제된 hemolysin을 $250{\mu}g$정도 만들 수 있어서 패혈증 비브리오균 연구에 크게 이바지 할수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 4. 정제된 VVH를 SDS-PAGE한 결과 분자량은 50KDa이었으며 토끼를 이용해서 만든 항혈청의 항체가는 $2000{\sim}8500$이었다.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.368-380
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a home-based video exercise program on cancer-related fatigue, physiological and psychological status in patients with colon and rectal cancers undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: The study design was a non-equivalent control group non-synchronized design. Data were collected from patients with colo-rectal cancers in Yonsei cancer center from July 5th to October 31st in 2011. There were 40 participants; 20 in the experimental group and 20 in the control group. The structured questionnaire was used to measure fatigue, physical function and emotional status. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 and a chi-squre test, Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed- rank test were conducted to examine the homogeneity and the research hypotheses. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in White Blood Cell count in the experimental group compared with that of the control group. The exercise group showed a slight decrease of White Blood Cell count compared with that of the control group after 4 week program (z=-2.935, p=.003). However, there were no significant differences in fatigue, physiological and psychological status between the two groups. Conclusion: In this study, the developed video exercise program was effective in markedly slightly decreasing White Blood Cell count in patients with colo-rectal cancers undergoing chemotherapy. Therefore, utilizing the video exercise program can be an useful method to promote health among patients with cancer in clinical practice.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.8176-8186
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• 2015

본 연구는 간호 대학생에게 성인간호학 이론수업과 실습교육의 단절로 발생하는 문제점을 해결하기 위해 High-Fidelity 시뮬레이션 교육프로그램을 개발하여 적용함으로써 그 효과를 분석하고자 시행되었다. 분석방법은 성인간호학 이론수업의 학습목표에 따라 비뇨기계 대상자 간호에서 고칼륨혈증 대상자 간호를 위한 알고리즘, 평가체크리스트, 디브리핑을 포함한 시나리오를 개발하여 비동등성 대조군 전후설계(non-equivalent control group pre-test and post-test design)로 측정하였다. 분석결과 일반적 특성과 종속변수의 실험군과 대조군의 동질성이 확보되었다. 고칼륨혈증 대상자 시뮬레이션 교육프로그램이 간호대학생의 간호수행능력, 문제해결능력, 비판적 사고성향, 자기효능감, 간호지식정도에 미치는 효과는 시뮬레이션 교육을 받은 실험군이 대조군 보다 유의하게 증가하였고, 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다(t=-83.313, p<.001, t=-3.169, p=.003, t=-2.473, p=.017, t=-4.036, p<.001, t=-5.044, p<.001). 간호학생의 성인간호학 이론수업과 연계한 High-Fidelity 시뮬레이션 프로그램은 간호수행능력, 문제해결능력, 비판적 사고성향, 자기효능감, 간호지식을 높게 하는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 시뮬레이션 실습교육 프로그램을 교육과정에 적용함으로써 효율적인 실습교육 방안을 제시하고 간호교육의 질 제고에 기여할 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.483-496
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• 1996

The purpose of this study was to describe how Korean nurses overcome the language barrier while working in the U.S. hospital settings. Twelve Korean nurses living in New York metropolitan area were asked open-ended, descriptive questions to collect the data. The interviews were done in Korean. All interviews were audiotaped under the permission of the participants and were transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed using grounded theory analysis. The research process consisted of two phases. In the first phase 8 Korean nurses were interviewed and analyzed. In the second phase, further data were collected to verify categories and working hypotheses that were emerged from the first phase. The results of this study show that all Korean nurses experienced severe psychological stress such as confusion, anxiety, frustration, loss of self-confidence, embarrassment, guilt, depression, anger, and fear. Among the mode of communication such as listening, speaking, leading, and writing, they had the most difficulty in speaking. Speaking ability was especially important for them because of the emphasis of individualism and self-defense in the U.S. Among the verbal communication modes, non-face-to-face communications such as phone conversation and body language were the most difficu1t for them to overcome. It took at least 2 years for the participants to initially overcome the language barrier in U.S. hospitals. After 2-5 years they began to feel comfortable even in non-face-to-face communication. They could actively search for the better place to work after 5 years. They finally felt comfortable in English and in their job almost after 10 years. The factors that influenced the English improvement were ‘the years of clinical experience in Korea’, ‘the decade they came to the U.S.’ ‘coming to U.S. alone or with other Korean nurses’, ‘racial homogeneity or heterogeneity of the working unit’, and ‘the degree of social support’. The strategies Korean nurses used to overcome the language barrier included depending on the written communication, using ‘nunchi’, working and studying hard, and establishing good interpersonal relationships with co-workers. They also employed assertive behavior of the U.S., such as using more explicit verbal language and employing smiles and eye contact with others during the conversation. The results of the study may help Korean nurses and nursing students who try to work in U.S. hospital settings by understanding problems other Korean nurses faced, factors that influenced their English improvement, and strategies they used. They may also help U.S. nurses and administrators in developing and implementing efficient programs for newly employed Korean nurses by understanding major problems and feelings the Korean nurses experienced and strategies they used to overcome the language barriers.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.588-594
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• 2020

이 연구에서는 철근콘크리트 건축물의 슬래브에 대해 화재 후 잔존 구조성능을 상온 시 내구성 진단과는 다르게, 고온특성을 보다 정확히 평가하기 위하여 전기로를 이용 800 ℃까지의 가열실험을 수행하였고 가열 전 후의 잔존 구조성능을 반발경도법과 초음파속도법 등의 비파괴 검사와 아울러 진동실험으로 구한 고유진동수로 처짐계산에 사용되는 강성을 평가하는 기법을 제안하였다. 반발경도를 이용한 압축강도 평가에서는 두꺼운 두께와 물/시멘트비(W/C)가 큰 실험체의 잔존 압축강도가 크게 나타났다. 콘크리트를 투과하는 초음파속도로 상온 대비 고온수열 콘크리트의 균질도를 평가하였으며 W/C와 부재 두께의 차이는 초음파 속도법의 결과에 큰 차이가 없는 것으로 판단되었다. 화재 피해 슬래브의 처짐 증가에 영향을 미치는 강성을 평가하기 위한 기법으로, 진동실험에 의해 고유진동수를 측정하고 이를 강성과의 관계식에 대입하였으며, 이를 슬래브 실험체에 적용해 본 결과 매우 합리적인 평가기법이 될 수 있음을 보여주었다. 또한, 고온 수열 후 부재의 잔존강도를 평가하기 위해 가열중과 가열 후 가력실험을 수행한 결과 800 ℃ 내력은 상온의 부재 내력에 비해 22%의 감소를 나타내었다.