• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.1664-1670
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• 2018

Titanium dioxide ($TiO_2$) has wide applications in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing due to its many properties such as photocatalytic activity and stability. In this study, the biosynthesis of $TiO_2$ nanoparticles (NPs) was achieved by using Baker's yeast. $TiO_2$ NPs were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), UV-Visible spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) studies. The XRD pattern confirmed the formation of pure anatase $TiO_2$ NPs. According to EDX data Ti, O, P and N were the key elements present in the sample. SEM and TEM revealed that the nanoparticles produced were spherical in shape with an average size of $6.7{\pm}2.2nm$. The photocatalytic activity of $TiO_2$ NPs was studied by monitoring the degradation of methylene blue dye when treated with $TiO_2$ NPs. $TiO_2$ NPs were found to be highly photocatalytic comparable to commercially available 21 nm $TiO_2$ NPs. This study is the first report on antimicrobial study of yeast-mediated $TiO_2$ NPs synthesized using $TiCl_3$. Antimicrobial activity of $TiO_2$ NPs was greater against selected Gram-positive bacteria and Candida albicans when compared to Gram-negative bacteria both in the presence or absence of sunlight exposure. $TiO_2$ NPs expressed a significant effect on microbial growth. The results indicate the significant physical properties and the impact of yeast-mediated $TiO_2$ N Ps as a novel antimicrobial.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제19권11호
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• pp.499-506
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• 2019

4차 산업혁명과 5G 기술 상용화로 주목받고 있는 가상현실은 게임 분야에서 관광, 레저, 교육 등 다양한 분야로 범위를 넓혀가고 있으며 VR시장은 지속적으로 확대될 전망이다. 국내에서도 VR시장 규모가 확대되면서 가상현실 콘텐츠를 결합한 테마파크가 도심을 중심으로 확산되고 있다. VR테마파크는 기존 테마파크와 달리 실내에 구성된 소규모 놀이문화공간으로, 놀이공원에서 즐길 수 있는 어트랙션(놀이기구)을 가상현실 콘텐츠와 함께 즐길 수 있다. 비일상적 경험 체험이 목적인 테마파크와 동일한 특성을 가진 가상현실 콘텐츠는 어트랙션의 물리적 자극과 결합하여 높은 몰입감과 현존감을 제공한다. 어트랙션과 결합된 가상현실 콘텐츠는 기존 제시된 분류법으로 콘텐츠를 정확하게 구분 지을 수 없어, 체험 형태와 설치 형태에 따른 새로운 분류법을 제시하였다. 국내 VR테마파크의 사례를 통해 콘텐츠를 분류하였고, 추후 진행될 가상현실 어트랙션 콘텐츠 제작을 위한 기획 방향을 모색하고자 하였다.

• 한국위성정보통신학회논문지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.29-35
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• 2016

High-availability seamless redundancy (HSR) 은 두 개의 복제된 프레임을 각각의 경로로 전송하여 거의'0'시간에 고장을 복구하는 실시간 고장 허용 프로토콜이다. 그러므로 HSR은 스마트 그리드 통신과 같은 첨단 실시간 네트워크에 사용이 가능하다. 그러나 HSR 프로토콜은 고장 복구를 위해 생성되는 불필요한 트래픽이 목적지 노드가 포함되지 않은 하부 네트워크에도 지속적으로 순환하는 주요 단점이 있으며, 이는 네트워크의 트래픽 성능을 저하시키고, 네트워크의 활용 자원을 감소시키는 원인이 된다. 이러한 단점을 보완하기 위해, 효율적인 두 가지 알고리즘, Quick Removing (QR) 과 Port Locking (PL) 이 발표된 바 있다. 본 논문은 QR과 PL을 결합한 새로운 알고리즘, QRPL의 구현 가능성 및 그 성능을 수학적으로 해석 제시하고 시뮬레이션으로 확인하였다. 그 결과 다수의 하위 ring이 연결된 HSR 네트워크에서 유니캐스트 트래픽을 적용시, 표준 HSR, QR, 또는 PL 알고리즘을 개별로 사용하는 것보다, QRPL 알고리즘을 사용하는 경우 성능이 크게 향상됨을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.74-80
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• 2013

Purpose: There are no detailed reports on the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pelvic and acetabular fractures in the Asian population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of VTE in pelvic and acetabular fractures in the Korean population. Methods: The cases of 67 Korean patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures treated at our hospital from January 2009 to February 2012 were analyzed retrospectively. Until May 2010, VTE screening was performed by contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) or ultrasonography (US) when the D-dimer value did not decline predictably, still exceeded $20{\mu}g/ml$ at 5 days after trauma and surgery, or increased to greater than $20{\mu}g/ml$ after a period of decline. After May 2010, contrast-enhanced CT and US were performed routinely irrespective of the D-dimer value. Physical prophylaxis was performed on all patients. The effects of the presence of a pelvic and/or acetabular fracture, and the effects of fracture type, accompanying injuries, and screening strategies on the incidences of VTE were investigated. Results: Overall, 26 patients(38.8%) were diagnosed with VTE and PTE in 14(20.9%). All were asymptomatic. Significantly higher incidences of VTE and PTE were observed in trauma patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures than in trauma patients without pelvic and acetabula fractures treated during the same period. No significant differences were observed in the incidences of VTE and PTE between patients with pelvic fractures, and patients with acetabular fractures or between patients with and without accompanying injuries. Compared with the previous screening strategy, the detection rates for VTE and PTE were higher for the newer screening strategy; however, the difference did not reach statistical significance. Conclusion: In the Korean population, we should be vigilant for a high incidence of VTE, especially PTE, in patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.174-177
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• 2009

Parathyroid cyst are rare lesion of the neck and superior mediastinum. They are classified as either functional or nonfunctional based on the presence or absence of hyperparathyroidism. They typically present as a palpable neck mass, or as an incidental finding during neck surgery. So, it must be included within the differential diagnosis of a neck lump. A 48-year old woman was admitted to our hospital for evaluation of left anterior neck mass. Physical finding showed soft, movable, non-tender mass on the lower left third of the neck. Laboratory findings revealed normal thyroid function and normal serum calcium level. On previous history, patient underwent two times sono-guided fine needle aspiration at local clinic, and about 10cc clear watery aspirate was noted. Computerized tomography findings showed non-enhancing hypodense cystic lesion on left thyroid area with tracheal deviation to right side. Preoperative diagnosis was thyroid cyst, and thyroidectomy was planed. Intra-operative finding showed huge cystic mass occupying the left thyroid area and smooth, shiny, semitransparent thin cyst wall was noted, which was loosely attached to the thyroid. The cyst was easily dissected free from the thyroid and surrounding tissues. After cyst removal, pathological study confirmed as a parathyroid cyst.

• 공업화학
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.318-326
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• 1992

분자량 350~360을 가진 비스페놀형 에폭시 수지(DER 331)를 전체 에폭시 성분 중 50% 이내의 범위에서 분자량 1,000~1,600을 가진 비스페놀형 에폭시수지(DER 662, 664) 및 분자량 800~1,000을 가진 노블락형 에폭시수지(DEN 439)와 혼합 사용하여 합성한 비닐에스테르수지의 액상 및 경화물성을 연구하였다. 희석점도는 분자량과 용해성의 영향을 받았으며 저분자량의 함량이 늘어날수록 낮아졌다. 경화시간은 MAA의 양에 영향을 받았으며 저분자량의 함량이 늘어날수록 비스페놀형은 빨라졌고 노블락형은 변화를 보이지 않았다. 경도와 신율은 분자구조의 영향을 받았으며 저분자량의 함량이 늘어날수록 떨어졌다. 굴곡강도와 인장강도는 DER 331 함량 30~40%에서 가장 우수했다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.304-307
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• 2013

Food bolus impaction is the most common cause of esophageal foreign body obstruction in adults. Other causes include intentional ingestion in psychiatric patients or prison inmates. We experienced successful treatment of a patient with intentional ingestion of multiple sharp foreign bodies(25 cutter and razor fragments). A 47-year-old male patient who was suffering from chronic alcoholism was admitted, via the emergency room, with dysphagia and neck pain. He was suffering from alcoholic liver cirrhosis and psychiatric problems, such as chronic alcoholism, anxiety disorder and insomnia. The patient had intended to leave the hospital after having swallowed the sharp objects. Plain radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scan showed multiple, scattered metal fragments in the esophagus, stomach, and small bowel. We performed emergent endoscopy and successfully removed one impacted blade in the upper esophagus using by a snare with an overtube. The rest of the fragments had already passed through the pylorus, so we could not find them with endoscopy. We checked the patient with simple abdominal radiographs and careful physical examinations every day. All remaining fragments were uneventfully excreted through stool during the patient's 6 day hospital stay. Finally, we were able to confirm the presence of the objects in the stool, and radiographs were negative. The patient was discharged without complications after 14 days hospital stay and then was followed by the Department of Psychiatry.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.106-108
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• 2020

An eight-month-old, outdoor, intact male English Pointer dog weighing 23.5 kg presented to the hospital with signs of hematochezia, soft stools, and weight-loss. There were no remarkable findings on physical examination, complete blood count, serum biochemistry, electrolyte and gas analysis, and radiography. The serologic and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests for canine parvovirus were negative. A fecal smear examination showed rod-shaped, sporeforming bacteria. Additionally, a fecal flotation test showed ova of Ancylostoma spp. The size of ova was 60 × 40 ㎛, and it was identified as Ancylostoma caninum using light microscopy. The PCR test indicated a Clostridial perfringens infection and the presence of C. perfringens alpha toxin. The diagnosis given was C. perfringens enterotoxicosis with ancylostomiasis. Treatment included antibiotics (metronidazole, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) and anthelmintics (afoxolaner, milbemycin oxime). After two weeks, the clostridial infection resolved, but ancylostomiasis persisted for six weeks. The anthelmintic was changed to Drontal^â plus (praziquantel/pyrantel pamoate/febantel). After four weeks, there were no remarkable findings in the fecal samples, but the patient still presented with watery stools and hematochezia. Survey of abdominal ultrasound had performed, and a target-like sign with multiple rings was seen in the cecocolic region. The patient was diagnosed with A. caninum-induced cecocolic intussusception from the history and clinical signs. After a surgery, he recovered fully. This is the first clinical case report of Ancylostoma caninum parasitizing from the small intestine and causing an intussusception in the large intestine.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2011

Dermatopathologic findings on cutaneous streptothricosis (bovine dermatophilosis) were conducted in Dinajpur of Bangladesh for one year. The animals were examined clinically at hospital during the physical visit of the affected animals and clinical manifestations and patients' history were recorded. The gross lesions were systematically examined, noted and categorized. An impression smear was made by the skin scraps, stained with Gram's stain and examined microscopically for the presence of causative bacteria. The suitable sizes of skins of 3 animals typically affected with dermatophilosis were collected surgically from the animals, and prepared for the histopathological study. The cardinal clinical features and gross lesions were characterized as paint-brush cutaneous surface with matted hairs, scab and crust formation, roughened coat; istopathologically as hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, typical "palisading encrustations", extensive proliferation of coccoid shaped, bluish coloured bacteria (zoospores) in the cells of the outer rootsheath of the hair follicles, separation of keratinized layer from the epidermal epithelium, epidermal hyperplasia, densely cellular dermis with moderate destruction of glandular structures. Coccoid shaped gram positive organisms which form multidimensional arrangement were also observed by impression smear. The clinical signs, gross lesions, morphology of the organisms, staining properties, and histopathological features of the affected skin were diagnostic criteria for the bovine cutaneous streptothricosis.

• 한국해양학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.92-100
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• 1986

적도 서태평양에 존재하는 심해저 탄산염 퇴적물(시주공번호: DSDP 288과 289)에 대한 물리적 성질(밀도와 공극율), 음향학적 성질(속도와 속도성분 차이의 비), 그리고 전기적 성질(전기저항도와 전기저항 성분차이의 비)에 대한 실험실적 연구를 퇴적물의 속성작용의 관점에서 행하였다. 전기저항도의 깊이에 따른 변화는 속도의 변화양상과 거의 일치하며 전기저항도가 속성작용을 결정할 수 있는 변수의 하나가 될 수 있음을 보여주었다. 처트나 규산질 석회암 지대에서의 음향학적, 전기 적 성질의 급격한 변화는 호층을 이루는 규산염광물 때문에 공극의 모양이 크게 변 함에 기인함을 시사한다. 규산염광물 때문에 만들어진 여분의 탄산칼슘이 주변의 공극사적 상질이 크게 변하는 중요한 이유의 하나라고 생각된다. 이러한 자료는 규 산염광물의 속성작용이 탄산염퇴적물의 속성작용을 가속화시킨 결과로 해석된다.