• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.72.1-72.14
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• 2022

Background: The treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI), a common disease in dogs, is limited. Therefore, an effective method to prevent AKI in veterinary clinics is particularly crucial. Objectives: Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is the third gaseous signal molecule involved in various physiological functions of the body. The present study investigated the effect of H₂S on cisplatin-induced AKI and the involved mechanisms in dogs. Methods: Cisplatin-injected dogs developed AKI symptoms as indicated by renal dysfunction and pathological changes. In the H₂S-treated group, 50 mM sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) solution was injected at 1 mg/kg/h for 30 min before cisplatin injection. After 72 h, tissue and blood samples were collected immediately. We performed biochemical tests, optical microscopy studies, analysis with test kits, quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction, and western blot analysis. Results: The study results demonstrated that cisplatin injection increased necroptosis and regulated the corresponding protein expression of receptor interacting protein kinase (RIPK) 1, RIPK3, and poly ADP-ribose polymerase 1; furthermore, it activated the expressions of inflammatory factors, including tumor necrosis factor-alpha, nuclear factor kappa B, and interleukin-1β, in canine kidney tissues. Moreover, cisplatin triggered oxidative stress and affected energy metabolism. Conversely, an injection of NaHS solution considerably reduced the aforementioned changes. Conclusions: In conclusion, H₂S protects the kidney from cisplatin-induced AKI through the mitigation of necroptosis and inflammation. These findings provide new and valuable clues for the treatment of canine AKI and are of great significance for AKI prevention in veterinary clinics.

• 한국해안·해양공학회논문집
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.211-221
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• 2022

파의 처오름높이는 제방, 호안 및 방파제와 같은 해안 구조물의 설계에 영향을 미치는 가장 중요한 매개변수 중 하나이다. 본 연구에서는 비정수압 수치모형인 SWASH(Zijlema et al., 2011)를 이용해 고정된 수중 및 부유식 사각형 구조물에 의한 고립파의 처오름높이 저감 효과를 분석하였다. SWASH 수치모형이 고립파의 전파, 쇄파 및 처오름현상을 매우 잘 재현하는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 수중 및 부유식 사각형 구조물에 의한 고립파의 파랑변형을 잘 재현하는 것을 확인하였다. 마지막으로 수중 및 부유식 사각형 구조물의 처오름높이 저감 효과를 검토하였다. 부유식 구조물의 에너지 감쇠효과는 수중 구조물보다 크고, 처오름높이 저감에 더 효과적인 것으로 나타났다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제86권3호
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• pp.291-309
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• 2023

This paper addresses the finite element modeling of functionally graded porous (FGP) beams for free vibration and buckling behaviour cases. The formulated finite element is based on simple and efficient higher order shear deformation theory. The key feature of this formulation is that it deals with Euler-Bernoulli beam theory with only three unknowns without requiring any shear correction factor. In fact, the presented two-noded beam element has three degrees of freedom per node, and the discrete model guarantees the interelement continuity by using both C⁰ and C¹ continuities for the displacement field and its first derivative shape functions, respectively. The weak form of the governing equations is obtained from the Hamilton principle of FGP beams to generate the elementary stiffness, geometric, and mass matrices. By deploying the isoparametric coordinate system, the derived elementary matrices are computed using the Gauss quadrature rule. To overcome the shear-locking phenomenon, the reduced integration technique is used for the shear strain energy. Furthermore, the effect of porosity distribution patterns on the free vibration and buckling behaviours of porous functionally graded beams in various parameters is investigated. The obtained results extend and improve those predicted previously by alternative existing theories, in which significant parameters such as material distribution, geometrical configuration, boundary conditions, and porosity distributions are considered and discussed in detailed numerical comparisons. Determining the impacts of these parameters on natural frequencies and critical buckling loads play an essential role in the manufacturing process of such materials and their related mechanical modeling in aerospace, nuclear, civil, and other structures.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.65-71
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• 2023

원자력 발전소에서 유출되는 세슘은 인체의 유해성으로 인하여, 이를 안전하게 처리하는 기술이 요구되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 수용액에 용해된 세슘을 효율적으로 제거하고자, triethylenediamine (TEDA) 첨착 공정을 활성탄소에 적용하였다. 이 실험에서는 활성탄소 표면을 다양한 TEDA(2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 10.0, 12.5%) 농도로 화학적 개질을 하였으며, 세슘 제거효율 평가에 의하여 최적의 TEDA 농도가 5.0%임을 구할 수 있었다. 또한, 5.0% TEDA로 첨착된 활성탄을 사용하여 5.0과 10.0 mg/L의 세슘을 처리하였을 때, 제거효율은 각각 71.5%와 61.1%를 나타내었다. 그리고 온도 변화에 의한 흡착동력학 실험으로부터, 화학적 흡착이 이루어짐을 알 수 있었다. 이 연구를 통하여 얻어진 새로운 복원 기술은 지표수와 지하수에 함유된 세슘을 실용적으로 제거하는데 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

• Mycobiology
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.374-381
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• 2022

In the mating of filamentous basidiomycetes, dikaryotic mycelia are generated through the reciprocal movement of nuclei to a monokaryotic cytoplasm where a nucleus of compatible mating type resides, resulting in the establishment of two different dikaryotic strains having the same nuclei but different mitochondria. To better understand the role of mitochondria in mushrooms, we created four sets of dikaryotic strains of Lentinula edodes, including B2×E13 (B2 side) and B2×E13 (E13 side), B5×E13 (B5 side) and B5×E13 (E13 side), E8×H3 (E8 side) and E8×H3 (H3 side), and K3×H3 (K3 side) and K3×H3 (H3 side). The karyotypes and mitochondrial types of the dikaryotic strains were successfully identified by the A mating type markers and the mitochondrial variable length tandem repeat markers, respectively. Comparative analyses of the dikaryotic strains on the mycelial growth, substrate browning, fruiting characteristics, and mitochondrial gene expression revealed that certain mitochondria are more effective in the mycelial growth and the production of fruiting body, possibly through the activated energy metabolism. Our findings indicate that mitochondria affect the physiology of dikaryotic strains having the same nuclear information and therefore a selection strategy aimed at mitochondrial function is needed in the development of new mushroom strain.

• 대한인간공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한인간공학회 1997년도 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.56-60
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• 1997

The study of human erroneous actions has traditionally taken place along two different lines of approach. One has been concerned with finding and explaining the causes of erroneous actions, such as studies in the psychology of "error". The other has been concerned with the qualitative and quantitative prediction of possible erroneous actions, exemplified by the field of human reliability analysis (HRA). Another distinction is also that the former approach has been dominated by an academic point of view, hence emphasising theories, models, and experiments, while the latter has been of a more pragmatic nature, hence putting greater emphasis on data and methods. We have been developing a method to make predictions about error modes. The input to the method is a detailed task description of a set of scenarios for an experiment. This description is then analysed to characterise thd nature of the individual task steps, as well as the conditions under which they must be carried out. The task steps are expressed in terms of a predefined set of cognitive activity types. Following that each task step is examined in terms of a systematic classification of possible error modes and the likely error modes are identified. This effectively constitutes a qualitative analysis of the possibilities for erroneous action in a given task. In order to evaluate the accuracy of the predictions, the data from a large scale experiment were analysed. The experiment used the full-scale nuclear power plant simulator in the Halden Man-Machine Systems Laboratory (HAMMLAB) and used six crews of systematic performance observations by experts using a pre-defined task description, as well as audio and video recordings. The purpose of the analysis was to determine how well the predictions matiched the actually observed performance failures. The results indicated a very acceptable rate of accuracy. The emphasis in this experiment has been to develop a practical method for qualitative performance prediction, i.e., a method that did not require too many resources or specialised human factors knowledge. If such methods are to become practical tools, it is important that they are valid, reliable, and robust.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.2.1-2.11
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• 2022

Objectives: This study investigated the impact of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT)-based voxel size on the analysis of material/dentin interface voids and thickness of different endodontic cements. Materials and Methods: Following root-end resection and apical preparation, maxillary premolars were filled with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), Biodentine, and intermediate restorative material (IRM) (n = 24). The samples were scanned using micro-CT (SkyScan 1272; Bruker) and the cement/dentin interface and thickness of materials were evaluated at voxel sizes of 5, 10, and 20 ㎛. Analysis of variance and the Tukey test were conducted, and the degree of agreement between different voxel sizes was evaluated using the Bland and Altman method (p < 0.05). Results: All materials showed an increase in thickness from 5 to 10 and 20 ㎛ (p < 0.05). When evaluating the interface voids, materials were similar at 5 ㎛ (p > 0.05), while at 10 and 20 ㎛ Biodentine showed the lowest percentage of voids (p < 0.05). A decrease in the interface voids was observed for MTA and IRM at 20 ㎛, while Biodentine showed differences among all voxel sizes (p < 0.05). The Bland-Altman plots for comparisons among voxel sizes showed the largest deviations when comparing images between 5 and 20 ㎛. Conclusions: Voxel size had an impact on the micro-CT evaluation of thickness and interface voids of endodontic materials. All cements exhibited an increase in thickness and a decrease in the void percentage as the voxel size increased, especially when evaluating images at 20 ㎛.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.97-102
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• 2024

The next-generation Molten Salt Reactor is known for its high safety because it uses nuclear fuel dissolved in high-temperature molten salt, unlike traditional solid atomic fuel methods. However, the high-temperature molten salt causes severe corrosion in internal structural materials, threatening the reactor's safety. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the high-temperature corrosion resistance and wear performance of materials used in reactors to ensure safety. In this study, the high-temperature corrosion resistances and wear performances of corrosion samples in a NaCl-MgCl2-KCl (20-40-40 [wt%]) molten salt are investigated to evaluate the applicability of economically viable stainless steels, 316SS and 304SS. Hastelloy C276 and a new alloy containing a small amount of Nb are used as reference samples for comparative analysis. The mass loss, mass loss rate per unit volume, and surface roughness of each sample are measured to understand the corrosion mechanisms. Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectroscopy analyses are employed to analyze the corrosion mechanisms. Wear tests on the corroded samples are also conducted to assess the extent of corrosion. Based on the experimental results, we predict the lifespans of the materials and evaluate their suitability as candidate materials for molten salt reactors. The data obtained from the experiments provide a valuable database for structural materials that can enhance the stability of molten salt reactors and recommend high-temperature corrosion-resistant materials suitable for next-generation reactors.

• 분석과학
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.63-78
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• 2024

The continuous increasing of the global demand of copper and nickel metals raises the interest in developing alternative technologies to produce them from copper sulfide ore. Also, in line with Egypt's vision 2030 for achieving the sustainable socioeconomic development which aims at developing alternative and eco-friendly technologies for processing the Egyptian ores to produce these strategic products instead of its importing. These metals enhance the advanced electrical and electronic industries. The current work aims at investigating the recovery of copper and nickel from Abu Swayeil copper ore using pug leaching technique by sulfuric acid. The factors affecting the pug leaching process including the sulfuric acid concentration, leaching time and temperature have been investigated. The copper ore sample was characterized chemically using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and scanning electron microscope (SEM-EDX). A response surface methodology develops a quadratic model that expects the nickel and copper leaching effectiveness as a function of three controlling factors involved in the procedure of leaching was also investigated. The obtained results showed that the maximum dissolution efficiency of Ni and Cu are 99.06 % and 95.30%, respectively which was obtained at the following conditions: 15 % H₂SO₄ acid concentration for 6 hr. at 250 ℃. The dissolution kinetics of nickel and copper that were examined according to heterogeneous model, indicated that the dissolution rates were controlled by surface chemical process during the pug leaching. The activation energy of copper and nickel dissolution were 26.79 kJ.mol^-1 and 38.078 kJ.mol^-1 respectively; and the surface chemical was proposed as the leaching rate-controlling step.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.50-63
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• 1985

농축인자법(濃縮因子法)(Concentration Factor Method)을 이용(利用)하여 결정피폭경로(決定被曝經路)를 분석(分析)한 후(後) 표준원전(標準原電)의 기체상방사성대기방출물(氣體狀放射性大氣放出物)에 대한 유도방출한도(誘導放出限度)(Derived Release Limits, DRL's)를 계산(計算)하였다. 이 방출한도(放出限度)는 핵시설(核施設) 주변(周邊)의 결정군구성개인(決定群構成個人)에 대(對)한 방사선(放射線) 피폭(被曝)을 관련피폭한도이하(關聯被曝限度以下)로 유지(維持)시키는 양(量)이다 본(本) 연구(硏究)에서는 1985년(年) 초(初) 미국(美國)의 환경보호청(環境保護廳)(EPA)에서 새로 권고(勸告)한 피폭한도(被曝限度)를 채택(採擇)하여 계산(計算)을 수행(遂行)하였다. 유도방출한도(誘導放出限度)(DRL)의 계산(計算)은 미국(美國)의 원자력(原子力) 규제위원회(規制委員會)(USNRC)가 규제지침(規制指針)(Reg. Guide) 1.109에서 제시(提示)하고 있는 선양평가(線量評價)모델을 표준(標準)모델로 사용(使用)하여 수행(遂行)하였으나, 동(同) 모델의 피폭경로분석(被曝經路分析)에서 우유(牛乳) 및 육류(肉類)의 섭취경로(攝取經路)는 국내(國內)의 현실상(現實狀) 무시가능(無視可能)한 것으로 고려(考慮)하여 본(本) 연구(硏究)에서 제외(除外)시켰다. 계산(計算)에서 고려(考慮)한 방출선원항(放出線源項)은 희유기체(稀有氣體), 요오드, 입자상원소(粒子狀元素) 및 삼중수소기체(三重水素氣體)였으며, 방출원(放出源)에서 북(北)쪽으로 1.3 km 거리에 위치(位置)하고 있는 주민영구거주지역(住民永久居住地域)을 대상(對象)으로 계산(計算)을 수행(遂行)하였다. 본(本) 연구(硏究)에서는 표준원전(標準原電)의 대상(對象)으로 고리원전(古里原電) 1호기(號機)를 선정(選定)하여 동원전(同原電)의 연간방출(年間放出)에 대(對)한 유도한도(誘導限度)를 계산(計算)하였으며, 1982년도(年度)의 실방출률(實放出率)과 비교(比較) 검토(檢討)하였다. 검토결과(檢討結果), 고리원전(古里原電) 1호기(號機)의 1982년도(年度)의 실방출률(實放出率)은 본(本) 연구(硏究)에서 구(求)해진 유도방출한도(誘導放出限度)보다 낮았으며, 방출물(放出物)에 의한 시설주변(施設周邊) 개인(個人)의 년간피폭선량(年間被曝線量)은 EPA에서 권고(勸告)하는 피폭한도이하(被曝限度以下)로 유지(維持)되었음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 본(本) 연구(硏究)에서 가장 결정적(決定的)인 피폭경로(被曝經路)는Co-60와 Cs-137과 같은 입자상침적방사핵종(粒子狀沈積放射核種)으로 오염(汚染)된 토양(土壤)에 의한 전신외부(全身外部) 피폭경로(被曝經路)였다.