• 분석과학
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.1079-1087
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• 1995

The quality of human life is directly related to the quality of the environment. To assess environmental quality we must first determine the MCLG(Maximum Contaminant Level Goal), MCL(Maximum Contaminant Level), environmental impact and so on. The MCLG is the concentration at which no known adverse health effects occur. The MCLG is determined by risk assessment identifying which process is hazardous assessing, dose-response, human exposure, and characteristics of risk. With consideration of analytical methods, treatment technology, cost and regulatory impact, the MCL is set as close to the MCLG as possible. In this way, determination of the concentration and national distribution of contaminants is important for assessment of environmental quality The analytical sciences pose potential problems in assessing environmental quality. Continuing improvement in the performance of analytical instruments and operating technique has been lowering the limits of detectability. Contaminant concentration below the detection limit has usually been reported as ND(Not-Detected) and this has often been misunderstood as equivalent to zero. Because of this, more the contaminant concentration in the past was below the detection limit, whereas contaminants can be quantified now even though the contaminant concentration might remain the same or may even have decreased. In addition, environmental sampling has various components due to heterogeneous matrices. These samples are used to overestimate the concentration of the contaminant due to large variability, resulting in excess readings for MCL. In this paper, the significance of the analytical sciences is emphasized in both a conceptual and a technical approach to environmental assessment.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.278-283
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• 2018

Nowdays, many people suffer from the neck pain due to forward head posture(FHP) and text neck(TN). To assess the severity of the FHP and TN the craniovertebral angle(CVA) is used in clinincs. However, it is difficult to monitor the neck posture using the CVA in daily life. We propose a new method using the cervical flexion angle(CFA) obtained from a wearable sensor to monitor neck posture in daily life. 15 participants were requested to pose FHP and TN. The CFA from the wearable sensor was compared with the CVA observed from a 3D motion camera system to analyze their correlation. The determination coefficients between CFA and CVA were 0.80 in TN and 0.57 in FHP, and 0.69 in TN and FHP. From the monitoring the neck posture while using laptop computer for 20 minutes, this wearable sensor can estimate the CVA with the mean squared error of 2.1 degree.

• 식품과학과 산업
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.29-33
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• 2021

Particulate matter (PM) is an air pollutant that causes serious environmental problems in Korea and other countries. The annual average PM10 concentration in Korea is around 40 ㎛/㎥, which is more than twice as high as the WHO recommended standard. When consumed with food, fine PM can pose a risk to humans. However, the risk of fine PM has been focused on the risk of fine PM introduced through the respiratory system. We investigated the quantitative measuring methods of PM10 on food surface to identify possible risk analysis of fine PM. The surfaces of food with artificially contaminated PM10 were observed with a scanning electron microscope(SEM). An automatic object-based image analysis was used to analyze the amount and size distribution of particulate matter contained in SEM micrographs.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.380-388
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• 2022

Background: Emerging infectious diseases, such as Middle East respiratory syndrome or coronavirus disease 2019, pose a continuous threat to public health, making a risk assessment necessary for infectious disease control and prevention. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the risk assessment methods for infectious diseases used by major foreign countries and organizations. Methods: We conducted an investigation and comparative analysis of risk assessment and risk determination methods for infectious diseases. The risk assessment tools included the strategic toolkit for assessing risks, influenza risk assessment tool, pandemic severity assessment framework, and rapid risk assessment methodology. Results: The most frequently reported risk elements were disease severity, antiviral treatment, attack rate, population immunity, and basic productive ratio. The risk evaluation method was evaluated quantitatively and qualitatively by the stakeholders at each institution. Additionally, the final risk level was visualized in a matrix, framework, and x and y-axis. Conclusion: Considering the risk assessment tools, the risk element was classified based on the duplicate of each indicator, and risk evaluation and level of risk assessment were analyzed.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.89-98
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• 2009

이 연구에서는 SLR(Satellite Laser Ranging) NP (Normal Point) 데이터를 이용하는 인공위성 정밀궤도 결정 시스템 YLPODS(Yonsei Laser-ranging Precision Orbit Determination System)를 개발하였다. 먼저, 개발된 YLPODS의 성능 검증을 위해서 저궤도 위성인 TOPEX/POSEIDON과 CHAMP의 SLR NP 데이터를 사용한 궤도결정 시험을 수행하였다. JPL에서 배포하는 정밀궤도력을 참값으로 가정하고, 거리측정잔차(range residual)의 RMS(Root Mean Square) 및 결정된 궤도의 반경(radial), 진행(along-track), 교차(cross-track) 방향 오차를 확인하였다. 그리고 거리측정잔차 확인을 통해 검증된 YLPODS의 거리계산 정밀도와 SLR NP 데이터의 높은 거리측정 정밀도를 이용하여, 관측된 값(O)과 계산된 값(C)을 비교하는 방법으로 GPS(Global Positioning System) 데이터를 이용하는 GPS 기반 POD 시스템 결과의 정밀도 검증을 수행하였다. 검증을 위한 GPS 기반 POD 시스템 결과는 YGPODS(Yonsei GPS-based Precision Orbit Determination System)의 TOPEX/POSEIDON위성 POD 결과가 사용되었다. 관측된 값과 계산된 값의 비교(O-C)를 위해서 GPS 기반 POD 시스템 결과로부터 획득된 궤도 정보를 YLPODS의 초기 궤도로 사용하고, 첫 번째 반복 후 얻어진 거리측정잔차를 확인해 보았다. YLPODS의 궤도결정 수행 결과 TOPEX/POSE)DON과 CHAMP 위성 모두 거리측정잔차가 10cm 미만, 각 방향 오차가 1m 수준의 정밀도를 가지는 것을 확인하였다. GPS 기반 POD 시스템 결과에 대한 정밀도 검증 결과 TOPEX/POSEIDON위성의 경우 거리측정잔차가 10cm 미만으로 나오는 것을 확인하였다. YLPODS의 궤도결정 수행 결과에 비추어볼 때 GPS 기반 POD시스템 결과의 각 방향 궤도 정밀도가 1m 수준이 될 것을 예상해볼 수 있고, 실제로 JPL 정밀궤도력과 비교했을 때 1m 수준의 궤도 정밀도를 가지는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 결과적으로 이 연구를 통해서 개발된 YLPODS는 향후 수행될 과학기술위성 2호와 다목적 실용위성 5호와 같은 SLR 데이터 획득이 가능한 위성의 SLR 기반 POD 및 GPS 기반 POD 결과 검증에 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2015

The objective of this study was to compare fecal microbes survival in soil between compost surface application and soil incorporation. The survival experiment was conducted in six styrofoam beds ($510{\times}325{\times}305(mm)$ in size) filled with sandy loam soil. A half of six boxes were received by compost surface application, while the other half were treated with compost-soil mixture. Duplicated surface and surbsurface soil (20 cm depth) samples were collected at various interval up to 50 days and analyzed for the determination of fecal coliforms and E. coli numbers. As expected, surface applied beds demonstrated two to three magnitudes order greater in both the study microorganisms as compared to soil incorporated beds. Microbial inactivation rate of soil surface was twice as great as subsurface soil condition probably due to exposure to sun light and environmental conditions including moisture loss. When rainfall occurred, microbes on the surface were transported into soil along with water movement. It was concluded that surface compost application may be easier to apply but pose higher risk of human exposure to microbes. Winter compost application may be favorable in alleviating health risk by giving some time for inactivation compared to spring application.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.373-377
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• 2002

Allergens in processed foods may place persons with food allergies at significant risk when the labels do not Provide sufficient warnings or identification of high-risk ingredients. Because egg proteins are common food allergens, this study was carried out to identify hen's egg albumin (ovalbumin, OVA) in five commercially processed foods containing egg (custayd, cookie and pasta), and chicken meat (sausage and meatball) by immunological methods using commercially produced murine monoclonal immunoglobulin G (M-IgG), immunoblotting and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Sample buffer with chelating and reducing agents was prepared and used for the preparation of the protein fractions from the foods. Most bands in sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) profile (5~15% gradient gel) presented at 75 kDa below. OVA (43 kDa) in the sample lanes could not be visually observed on the gel. However, OVA in solutions prepared from custard and cookie could be detected by M-IgG, but were not detected in sausage and pasta. OVA in all samples could be quantitatively determined by the equation obtained from the standard curve by ELISA. Cookie and custard containing egg white and egg, respectively, contained very high concentrations of OVA. OVA in the other products were present in relatively low concentrations, but sufficiently high to pose possible risk of allergy, ELISA is a very sensitive and precise method for the identification and quantification of allergens in food products including allergy-inducible materials.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제27권spc호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2022

A conceptual site model is used to support decision-making of response strategy development, determination, and implementation within a risk-based contaminated site management system. It aims to provide base information of the relevant site characteristics and surface/subsurface conditions in order to understand the contaminants of concern and the associated risk they pose to the receptors. This study delineated the technical details of conceptual site model development, and discussed the possibility of applying it in domestic subsurface contamination management. Conceptual site models can be developed in various formats such as tables, diagrams, flowcharts, and figures. Contaminated sites are managed for a long period of time following the steps of investigation, remediation design, remediation, verification, and post-remedation management. The conceptual site model can be enhanced in each stage of the contaminated site management based on the continuously updated information on the site's subsurface environment. In the process of enhancement for conceptual site model, precision is gradually improved, and it can evolve from a conceptual and qualitative form to a more quantitatvive and three-dimensional model. In soil pollution management, it is desirable to incorporate the conceptual site model into the soil scrutiny system to better assess the current status of the contaminated site and support follow-up investigation and management.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제19권11호
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• pp.295-302
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• 2018

얼굴인식(face recognition)은 스마트 감시 시스템, 공항 출입국관리, 스마트 기기의 사용자 인증 등 매우 다양한 용도로 활용되고 있다. 얼굴인식은 패턴인식(pattern recognition), 컴퓨터 비전(computer vision) 등에서 연구가 활발하게 진행되고 있으며 높은 인식 성능을 달성하였다. 하지만 입력된 얼굴영상의 특성(예 : 비 정면 얼굴)에 따라 동일한 얼굴인식 시스템의 성능이 크게 저하될 수 있는 문제점을 가지고 있다. 이러한 문제점을 극복하기 위해, 본 논문에서는 얼굴인식 시스템에 입력된 얼굴영상에 대하여 얼굴인식 측면에서의 사용 적합 여부를 판정하는 방법을 제안한다. 제안하는 방법은, 사전에 기준으로 정한 적합 얼굴영상들의 최적 조합으로 입력 얼굴영상을 복원하고, 복원 에러를 문턱값과 비교하여 사용 적합 여부를 결정한다. 얼굴영상에 포함된 조명변화가 사용 적합 여부를 판정하는데 미치는 영향을 감소시키기 위해, 기준 적합 얼굴영상들과 입력 얼굴영상들에 조명 보상을 위한 전처리(preprocessing) 과정을 수행한다. 실험결과, 제안하는 방법은 얼굴이 비 정면(non-frontal)인 경우나 얼굴정렬(face alignment)이 부정확한 경우 입력 얼굴영상을 얼굴인식에 부적합으로 판정할 수 있는 것으로 확인되었다. $64{\times}64$ 픽셀 크기의 얼굴영상 한 장을 판정하는데 불과 3ms의 처리시간을 가지므로 적합으로 판정된 입력 얼굴영상에 대해서만 얼굴인식을 수행함으로써 계산시간을 절약하고, 얼굴영상 특성에 따라 인식 성능이 급격히 저하되는 문제를 극복할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.493-502
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• 2012

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the mass concentration of nanoparticles and understand the characteristics of elements of heavy metal concentrations within nanoparticles in the air using Micro-Orifice Uniform Deposit Impactor Model-110 (MOUDI-110), based on indoor and outdoor air. Methods: This Study sampled nanoparticles using MOUDI-110 indoors (office) and outdoors at S University in Asan, Korea in order to reveal the concentration of nanoparticles in the air. Sampling continued for nine months (10 times indoors and 14 times outdoors) from March to November 2010. Mass concentrations of nanoparticle and concentrations of heavy metals (Al, Mn, Zn, Ni, Cu, Cr, Pb) were analyzed. Results: Indoors, geometric mean concentration of nanoparticles ranged in size from 0.056 ${\mu}m$ to 0.10 ${\mu}m$ and those of 0.056 ${\mu}m$ or less recorded 0.929 ${\mu}g/m^3$ and 1.002 ${\mu}g/m^3$, respectively. On the other hand, the levels were lower outdoors with 0.819 ${\mu}g/m^3$ and 0.597 ${\mu}g/m^3$. Mann-Whitney U tests showed that the difference between the indoors and the outdoors was statistically meaningful in terms of particles of 0.056 ${\mu}m$ or less (p<0.05) in size. These results are possibly influenced by the use of printers and duplicators as the factor that increased the concentration of nanoparticles. In seasonal concentration distribution, the level was higher during the summer compared to in the autumn. Those of 0.056 ${\mu}m$ or less in size presented a statistically meaningful difference during the summer (p<0.05). These results may be influenced by photochemical event as the factor that makes the levels high. Regarding zinc, among the other heavy metals, the fine particles ranged in size from 0.056 ${\mu}m$ to 0.10 ${\mu}m$ and those of 0.056 ${\mu}m$ or less recorded 1.699 $ng/m^3$ and 1.189 $ng/m^3$ in the outdoors. In the indoors, the levels were lower, with 0.745 $ng/m^3$ and 0.617 $ng/m^3$. Cr and Ni at the size of 0.056 ${\mu}m$ or less, both of which have been known to pose severe health effects, recorded higher concentrations indoors with 0.736 $ng/m^3$ and 0.177 $ng/m^3$, compared to 0.444 $ng/m^3$ and 0.091 $ng/m^3$ outdoors. By season, Zn, Ni, Cu and Pb posted a high level of indoor concentration during the fall. As for Cr, the level of concentration indoors was higher than outdoors both during the summer and the autumn. Conclusion: This study indicates the result of an examination of nano-sized particles and heavy metal concentrations. It will provide useful data for the determination of basic nanoparticle standards in the future.