• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.191-204
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• 2021

PURPOSE. The purpose of this study is to present a methodology to evaluate the accuracy of intraoral scanners (IOS) used in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A specific feature-based gauge was designed, manufactured, and measured in a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), obtaining reference distances and angles. Then, 10 scans were taken by an IOS with the gauge in the patient's mouth and from the obtained stereolithography (STL) files, a total of 40 distances and 150 angles were measured and compared with the gauge's reference values. In order to provide a comparison, there were defined distance and angle groups in accordance with the increasing scanning area: from a short span area to a complete-arch scanning extension. Data was analyzed using software for statistical analysis. RESULTS. Deviations in measured distances showed that accuracy worsened as the scanning area increased: trueness varied from 0.018 ± 0.021 mm in a distance equivalent to the space spanning a four-unit bridge to 0.106 ± 0.08 mm in a space equivalent to a complete arch. Precision ranged from 0.015 ± 0.03 mm to 0.077 ± 0.073 mm in the same two areas. When analyzing angles, deviations did not show such a worsening pattern. In addition, deviations in angle measurement values were low and there were no calculated significant differences among angle groups. CONCLUSION. Currently, there is no standardized procedure to assess the accuracy of IOS in vivo, and the results show that the proposed methodology can contribute to this purpose. The deviations measured in the study show a worsening accuracy when increasing the length of the scanning area.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.45-50
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the spatiotemporal and kinematic gait parameters and muscle activity of the lower extremities between forward walking on sand (FWS) and backward walking on sand (BWS) in normal adults. Methods: This study was conducted on 13 healthy adults. Subjects performed FWS and BWS and the spatiotemporal and kinematic gait parameters of stride time, stride length, velocity, cadence, step length, stance, swing, double support, and hip range of motion (ROM), knee ROM were measured by a wearable inertial measurement unit system. In addition, the muscle activity of the rectus femoris (RF), biceps femoris (BF), tibialis anterior (TA), and gastrocnemius (GA) was measured. Results: The stride length, stride velocity, cadence, and step length in the BWS were significantly lower than FWS (p<0.05), and stride time was significantly greater (p<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the ratio of stance, swing, and double support between the two (p>0.05). The kinematic gait parameters, including hip and knee joint range of motion in BWS, were significantly lower than FWS (p<0.05). The muscle activity of the RF in BWS was significantly higher than FWS (p<0.05), but the muscle activity of the BF, TA, GA did not show any significant differences between the two movements (p>0.05). Conclusion: A strategy to increase stability by changing the gait parameters is used in BWS, and this study confirmed that BWS was a safe and effective movement to increase RF muscle activity without straining the joints. Therefore, BWS can be recommended for effective activation of the RF.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.180-186
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• 2022

Background: The craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) was developed for the activation and endurance of deep cervical flexors. However, the muscle thickness and muscle thickness changing ratio of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and deep cervical flexor (DCF) muscles in subjects with and without forward head posture (FHP) have not been reported. Objects: To determine the difference in thickness of the SCM and DCF muscles and the difference in the muscle thickness changing ratio between SCM, DCF, and DCF/SCM 20 mmHg and DCF/SCM 30 mmHg between subjects with and without FHP. Methods: Thirty subjects with and without FHP were enrolled. The muscle thickness of the SCM and DCF was measured when maintained at a baseline pressure of 20 mmHg and a maximum pressure of 30 mmHg using a pressure biofeedback unit during the CCFT. Ultrasonography was used to capture images of SCM and DCF muscle thickness during the CCFT, which was calculated using the picture archiving and communication system (PACS). Results: We observed a significant difference within the pressure main effect between SCM and DCF at a baseline pressure of 20 mmHg and a maximum pressure of 30 mmHg (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the muscle thickness and muscle thickness changing ratio for SCM and DCF during CCFT between subjects with and without FHP. Conclusion: There was no significant difference in the muscle thickness recruitment pattern during CCFT in posture changes between subjects with and without FHP.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.13-19
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• 1995

A dual purpose robot automation system is developed for both arc welding and spot welding by one robot within a cell. The need for automation of both arc welding and spot welding processes is urgent while the production volume is not so big as to accommodate separate stations for the two processes. Also, space is too narrow for separate stations to be settled down in the factory. A spot welding robot is chosen and the functions for arc welding are implemented in-house at cost of advanced functions. For the spot welding, a single pole type gun is used and the robot has to push down the plate to be wolded, which causes the robot positioning error. Therefore, position error compensation algorithm is developed. The basic functions for the arc welding processes are implemented using the digital I/O board of robot controller, PLC, and A/D conversion PCB. The weaving pattern is taught in meticulously by manual teach. A fixture unit is also developed for dual purpose. The main aspects of the system is presented in this paper especially in the design and implementation procedure. The signal diagrams and sequence logic diagrams are also included. The outcome of the dual purpose welding cell is the increased productivity and good production stability which is indispensable for production volume prediction. Also, it leads to reduction of manufacturing lead time.

• Composites Research
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.230-240
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• 2023

전개형 반사판 안테나는 단위 구조물 형태의 반사판이 접힌 상태로 수납되어 발사체에 탑재된 후, 운용궤도에 도달 및 전개되어 임무를 수행하는 위성체이다. 전개형 반사판 안테나는 수납 부피를 줄일 수 있어 발사체의 제한적 수납공간에 대형 우주 구조물을 탑재시킬 수 있으며, 경량소재를 적용할 경우 발사 및 운용 성능 향상에 용이한 장점이 있다. 본 논문에서는 전개형 반사판 안테나를 구성하는 주반사판에 대해 강성 및 강도 등의 구조적 분석을 통해 초기 개념설계를 수행하였다. 탄소섬유 복합재 및 허니콤 코어를 적용하여 경량 복합재 주반사판을 설계하였으며, 적층 패턴 및 형상을 설계 변수로 운용조건에 적합한 주반사판 설계안을 도출하였다. 이후 모드(Modal analysis), 준정적(Quasi-static), 열 구배(Thermal gradient) 및 동적(Dynamic) 거동에 대한 상세 구조해석을 수행하여 경량 복합재 반사판 안테나의 성능을 분석하였다

• 경제분석
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.131-168
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• 2011

본 논문의 과제는 1907~39년에 식민지 조선의 8개 도시(서울, 부산, 대구, 목포, 평양, 신의주, 원산, 청진)와 이를 종합한 전 도시 소비자물가지수를 추계하는 것이다. 물가지수 추계를 위한 소비재 가격 자료는 『조선총독부통계연보』에 의거하였으며, 거기에 포함되지 않은 주거비와 서비스 가격은 임금이나 공공요금 단가 등을 이용하여 보완하였다. 이들 가격에 대응하는 가중치는 재화흐름법(commodity flow method)에 의거하여 추정된 민간소비지출의 구성비를 이용하였다. 소비자물가지수의 작성은 현재와 같이 기준년을 5년마다 개편하는 라스파이레스(Laspeyres) 지수 방식으로 구했으며, 총 지수와 함께 12대 비목별 지수도 구했다. 그리고 서울의 경우에는 1907~2009년에 걸친 장기지수(총 지수 및 5대 비목별 지수)를 제시하였으며, 이를 통해 소비자물가가 지난 100년 간에 걸쳐 어떻게 추이했는지를 보였다. 본 논문이 추계한 소비자물가지수는 해방 전의 소득이나 지출에 관한 명목금액을 현재 가치로 환산하는 데 이용될 수 있다.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.441-449
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• 2023

With the enforcement of environmental regulations by the International Maritime Organization, the market for eco-friendly ships is expanding, and ships using electric propulsion devices are emerging as a promising solution. Many studies have been conducted to predict the failure of ships, but most of them are mainly research on the main diesel engine of ships. As the ship's propulsion method changes, new data is needed to predict the failure of electric propulsion ships. In this paper aims to analyze the failure characteristics of the electric propulsion system in consideration of the difference in the type of failure between the internal diesel engine and the electric propulsion system. The ship's propulsion unit assumed a DC motor and a signal pattern for normal conditions and general failure modes, but the failure record of the electric propulsion device operated on the actual ship was not available, so it generated a failure signal for small electric motor equipment to identify the failure signal. Assuming unbalance, misalignment, and bearing failure, which are the primary failure modes of the ship's electric motor, a failure signal was generated using a "rotator vibration data generator," and the frequency band, size, and phase difference of the measured vibration signal were analyzed to analyze the characteristics of each failure condition. Finally, the characteristics of each failure condition were identified so that the signals according to the failure type could be classified.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.76-86
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• 2023

Backgrounds/Aims: The aim of this study was to describe short- and long-term outcomes of patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) at a typical United Kingdom hepatopancreatobiliary unit. Methods: A retrospective analysis of all PD patients with histologically-confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), ampullary adenocarcinoma (AA), or distal cholangiocarcinoma (CC) from September 1st, 2006 to May 31st, 2015 was carried out. The following information was obtained: demographics, comorbidities, preoperative investigations, neoadjuvant treatment, operative details, postoperative management, complications, adjuvant treatment, five-year recurrence, and five-year survival. Effects of selected preoperative variables on short- and long-term outcomes were investigated. Results: Of 271 included patients, 57.9% had PDAC, 25.8% had AA, and 16.2% had CC. In total, 67.9% experienced morbidity and 17.3% developed a Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III complication. The 90-day mortality was 3.3%. Clinically-relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula, bile leak, gastrojejunal leak, postpancreatectomy haemorrhage and delayed gastric emptying affected 8.1%, 4.1%, 0.0%, 9.2%, and 19.9% of patients, respectively. American Society of Anesthesiologists grade III-VI correlated with overall morbidity (p = 0.002) and major morbidity (p = 0.009), but not 90-day mortality or five-year survival. The same pattern was observed in patients with a preoperative serum bilirubin > 29 µmol/L and/or a neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio > 3.1. Five-year cancer recurrence and five-year survival were 68.3% and 22.5%, respectively. PDAC patients had higher five-year recurrence but lower five-year survival rates (both p = 0.001). Conclusions: In our series, the majority of patients experienced a complication. However, few patients experienced major morbidity. Surgical risk factors did not affect five-year survival.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.117-124
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• 2008

생이가래는 수생 양치식물로 한 쌍의 부유엽은 식물체 부유 및 광합성의 기능을 하며, 수중의 침수엽은 가늘고 길게 세분되어 뿌리의 형태 및 기능을 수행한다. 많은 수생식물에서는 표피 조직에 엽침이나 모용 등의 이형세포를 형성하는데, 생이가래는 모용이 엽육 표피조직에 밀생한다. 이에 본 연구에서는 생이가래속 Salvinia natans 및 S. molesta 2종의 부유엽 상피조직에 발달하는 모용의 분화발달 양상을 주사 및 투과전자현미경으로 연구 하고자 한다. 연구된 2종의 생이가래 부유엽 상피조직에 발달하는 모용은 매우 다른 양상을 나타낸다. S. natans의 모용은 중맥을 중심으로 엽신 양면에 일정하게 20${\sim}$25열로 발달한다. 각각의 열에는 8${\sim}$10개 세포로 구성된 $200{\sim}290{\mu}m$ 크기의 타원형 세포들이 나선 형상으로 배열된다. 이들 모용 4개가 모여 하나의 단위체를 이루 지만 정단부위가 융합되지 않는 'knuckle-crane' 형태로 발달한다. 반면, S. molesta에서는 독특한 유형의 모용으로 분화한다. 분화초기 부유엽 상피조직에서 모용들이 돌기형태로 돌출되고 8${\sim}$10개의 원통형 세포들이 $400{\sim}600{\mu}m$으로 신장한 후 이들 모용4개가 하나의 단위를 이룬다. 이들 단위체내 각 모용들의 정단부위가 융합되어 'egg-beater' 형태로 발달하기 시작한다. 이후 $300{\sim}600{\mu}m$의 다세포성 병세포들이 모용 기저부위에서 상피표면 위로 신장하여 돌출한다. 성숙한 'egg-beater' 형태의 모용은 0.6${\sim}$1.2mm로 발달하고 'knuckle-crane' 형태에 비해 3${\sim}$4배 길게 신장한다. 연구된 생이가래 2종 모용세포 내 액포는 분화초기에는 세포용적의 극히 일부를 차지하나 분화후기에는 세포용적의 대부분을 차지하여 세포질의 밀도를 매우 낮게 하는 특징을 나타낸다. 이와 같이 생이가래속 식물체내 모용의 구조적 특성은 생이가래가 수중에서 부유기능을 수행하는 데 있어 엽육조직 내통기조직과 함께 매우 중요한 역할을 수행하는 것으로 추정되고 있다.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.36-40
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• 2011

PET/CT 검사에서 환자에게 주입되는 $^{18}F$-FDG 투여량은 장비업체에서 제시하는 권고치와 각 병원에서 적용하는 기준치가 서로 다르다. 기준치의 차이로 인한 부적절한 $^{18}F$-FDG 투여량은 환자의 피폭선량을 증가시키고 영상의 질을 감소시킬 수 있다. 본 실험에서는 PET/CT 검사에서 영상의 질을 유지하면서 환자의 피폭선량을 감소시킬 수 있는 적정한 $^{18}F$-FDG 투여량에 대한 평가를 하고자 한다. 모형 실험은 NEMA NU2-1994를 이용하여 열소와 배후 방사능비를 4:1로 유지한 상태에서 열소의 방사능 농도를 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 MBq/kg으로 증가시키며 $^{18}F$-FDG를 주입하였다. CT를 이용한 투과촬영 후 2분 30초/bed의 방출영상을 3차원 (3D) 모드로 획득하였다. 열소와 배후방사능 부위에 각각 관심영역을 설정하고 최대 표준섭취계수(Standard Uptake Value maximum, $SUV_{max}$)를 얻은 후 해당 위치에서의 신호대 잡음비(Signal to Noise Ratio, SNR)를 비교 분석하였다. 임상실험은 2009년 11월부터 2010년 8월까지 내원한 환자를 대상으로 PET/CT 검사를 시행한 환자영상에서 간병변이 없는 97명의 환자를 선별하여 간(liver)과 대퇴부(thigh) 영역에 관심영역을 설정하고 $SUV_{max}$를 측정하여 투여량에 따른 영상의 차이를 비교 분석하였다. 모형 실험에서 단위 질량 당 주입된 방사능 농도는 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 MBq/kg으로 $SUV_{max}$는 23.1, 24.1, 24.3, 22.8, 23.6, SNR은 0.48, 0.54, 0.56, 0.55, 0.55로 나타났다. 5 MBq/kg 이하의 방사능 농도에서는 투여량의 증가에 따라 $SUV_{max}$와 SNR이 증가하지만 7 MBq/kg 이상에서는 감소하였다. 임상 실험의 경우는 단위 질량 당 주입된 방사능 농도가 4.72, 5.34, 6.16, 7.41, 8.68 MBq/kg으로 증가할수록 $SUV_{max}$는 2.68, 2.67, 2.26, 1.88, 1.95, SNR이 0.52, 0.53, 0.46, 0.46, 0.44로 5 MBq/kg의 투여량을 초과할 경우 모형 실험에서와 같은 감소양상을 보였다. 환자의 체중을 고려한 $^{18}F$-FDG 투여량의 증가는 일정 범위 내에서 영상의 질을 향상시키지만 그 범위를 초과할 경우 우발동시계수 및 산란계수의 증가로 인하여 오히려 영상의 질이 저하된다. 실험 결과로부터 3D PET/CT 검사 시 단위질량 당 주입된 방사능 농도 5 MBq/kg이 최적의 주입선량이라는 것을 알 수 있다.