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Differential gene expression profiles of periodontal soft tissue from rat teeth after immediate and delayed replantation: a pilot study

  • Chae, Yong Kwon;Shin, Seo Young;Kang, Sang Wook;Choi, Sung Chul;Nam, Ok Hyung
    • Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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    • v.52 no.2
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    • pp.127-140
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: In dental avulsion, delayed replantation usually has an uncertain prognosis. After tooth replantation, complex inflammatory responses promote a return to periodontal tissue homeostasis. Various types of cytokines are produced in the inflammatory microenvironment, and these cytokines determine the periodontal tissue response. This study aimed to identify the gene expression profiles of replanted teeth and evaluate the functional differences between immediate and delayed replantation. Methods: Maxillary molars from Sprague-Dawley rats were extracted, exposed to a dry environment, and then replanted. The animals were divided into 2 groups according to the extra-oral time: immediate replantation (dry for 5 minutes) and delayed replantation (dry for 60 minutes). Either 3 or 7 days after replantation, the animals were sacrificed. Periodontal soft tissues were harvested for mRNA sequencing. Hallmark gene set enrichment analysis was performed to predict the function of gene-gene interactions. The normalized enrichment score (NES) was calculated to determine functional differences. Results: The hallmark gene sets enriched in delayed replantation at 3 days were oxidative phosphorylation (NES=2.82, Q<0.001) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) signaling via the nuclear factor kappa light chain enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) pathway (NES=1.52, Q=0.034). At 7 days after delayed replantation, TNF-α signaling via the NF-κB pathway (NES=-1.82, Q=0.002), angiogenesis (NES=-1.66, Q=0.01), and the transforming growth factor-beta signaling pathway (NES=-1.46, Q=0.051) were negatively highlighted. Conclusions: Differentially expressed gene profiles were significantly different between immediate and delayed replantation. TNF-α signaling via the NF-κB pathway was marked during the healing process. However, the enrichment score of this pathway changed in a time-dependent manner between immediate and delayed replantation.

A Study on the Subjectivity of the Restaurant O2O Service Operation Behavior according to the Corona Pandemic (코로나 팬데믹에 따른 레스토랑O2O서비스 운영 행태에 관한 주관성 연구)

  • Jeon, Mi-Hyang;Kim, Ho-Seok
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.21 no.7
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    • pp.340-350
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    • 2021
  • This study was conducted by utilizing the Q research method, which is one of the qualitative analysis methods that can approach the in-depth and essential meaning of consumers' restaurant O2O service operation behavior. The purpose of this study is to classify the behavior of restaurant O2O services by type, to find out the characteristics of variables, and to suggest future improvement directions. An exploratory study was conducted using the Q-methodology to analyze the subjective perception of the restaurant O2O service behavior. To this end, positive and negative statement cards were prepared, P samples were selected, and Q-sort, which was subjected to classification, was analyzed using the PC QUANL program and Q factor analysis. As a result of the analysis, it was classified into three single types. Type 1 【(N= 7: Restaurant O2O Service Convenience Syndrome Type】, Type 2 【(N= 7): Restaurant O2O Service Benefit Pursuit Type】, Type 3 【(N= 6): Restaurant O2O Service Convenience Type】 The name of the factor was set as [Type], and it was found that each type has different characteristics. Through this analysis, the marketing strategy according to each factor detected is presented, and the point of supplementing the restaurant's O2O service and the direction of future operation. services in future studies.

Effect of Aeration-Agitation on Coenzyme Q10 Production Using Rhodobacter sphaeroides

  • Jeong, Soo-Kyoung;Kim, Joong-Kyun
    • Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.224-228
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    • 2008
  • With the aim of increasing the $CoQ_{10}$ production in mass culture, the effect of aeration-agitation on the $CoQ_{10}$ production using Rhodobactor sphaeroides was investigated in a l-L bioreactor. The maximum $CoQ_{10}$ production was 1.69 mg/g of dry cell weight under conditions of 50 Lux, $30^{\circ}C$, 300 rpm, and 5-vvm aeration. The $CoQ_{10}$ production was improved to produce 2.91 mg/g of dry cell weight under reduced conditions of agitation speed (200 rpm) and aeration rate (0.2 vvm). When R. sphaeroides was cultivated under more reduced DO levels during the exponential phase of the cell, the $CoQ_{10}$ production yield of 3.88-mg/g dry cell weight was the maximum obtained. Therefore, poorer conditions of aeration-agitation resulted in higher production of $CoQ_{10}$, and thus DO content was a crucial factor in the production of $CoQ_{10}$. Accordingly, it was necessary to control the DO concentration in order to enhance the $CoQ_{10}$ biosynthesis within a large-scale production.

A Study on the Initial Maximum Value of Heat Flux, $q_{max}$ of Wool Fabrics (Part I) - The correlation between $q_{max}$ and thermal conductivity, thermal transmittance, surface air cavity of wool fabrics - (양모 복지의 초기열류속최대치($q_{max}$)에 관한 연구( I ) -열전도도, 열통과성, 표면기공도와의 상관성을 중심으로-)

  • Choi Suk Chul;Jung Jin Soun;Chun Tae il
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.15 no.4 s.40
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    • pp.367-372
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    • 1991
  • In this study, we discussed about the factors effected upon the initial maximum value of heat flux ($q_{max}$). Thermal conductivity, thermal transmittance and surface air cavity of wool fabrics were examind and their correlation to the $q_{max}$ was studied. The factors were examined which had an effect upon the $q_{max}$ of an objective measure of warm/cool feeling. It was simulated by Thermo-Labo apparatures. We selected twenty sorts of pure wool woven fabrics for men's fall -winter cloth (all Wool). The conclusions are as follows; 1. There was not a certain correlation between the $q_{max}$ and the thermal conductivity of wool fabric. 2. When the fabrics touched on the copper plates, the thickness of wool fabric had a negative correlation to the $q_{max}$. The thermal transmittance had a positive correlation. Both of them had a good correlation to the $q_{max}$. 3. As a major factor, the thickness of fabric effected on the $q_{max}$.

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The Impact of Firms' Environmental, Social, and Governancial Factors for Sustainability on Their Stock Returns and Values (지속가능경영을 위한 기업의 환경적, 사회적, 지배구조적 요인이 주가수익률 및 기업 가치에 미치는 영향)

  • Min, Jae H.;Kim, Bumseok;Ha, Seungyin
    • Journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society
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    • v.39 no.4
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    • pp.33-49
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    • 2014
  • This study empirically examines the impact of firms' environmental (E), social (S), and governancial (G) factors on their short-term and long-term values. To measure firms' non-financial performance, we use ESG performance grades published by KCGS (Korea Corporate Governance Service). We employ stock log return as the proxy of each firm's short-term value, and Tobin's Q ratio as that of its long-term value. From a series of regression analyses, we find each of the ESG factors generally has a negative impact on stock return while it has a positive impact on the Tobin's Q ratio. These results imply that firms' effort for enhancing their non-financial performance may adversely affect their financial performance in a short term; but in the long-term point of view, firms' values increase through their good images engraved by their respective social, environmental and governancial efforts. In addition, we compare the relative strength of impact among E, S, G, the three non-financial factors on the firms' value measured in Tobin's Q ratio, and find that S (social factor) and G (governancial factor) give statistically significant impact on the firms' value respectively. This result tells us it would be advised to strategically embed CSV (creating shared value) pursuing both of profits and social responsibility in the firms' future agenda. While E (environmental factor) is shown to be an insignificant factor for the firms' value, it should be emphasized as a major concern by all the stakeholders in order to form a sound business ecosystem.

An Attitudinal Study on Women (여성에 대한 태도분석)

  • 여정희
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.347-355
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    • 2003
  • Purpose: This study was formed to propose a theoretical background for improving the quality of women's lives by measuring the subjectivity on women. Method: Q-methodology is used for purpose. Q-statements are collected through in-depth interviews and a literature review. 34 Q-statements were selected. There are 33 subjects in the research. The Q-Factor Analysis using PC Quanl program was performed to analyze the data. Result: There were three types of opinions on woman. The first type(equal-recognitive) thinks that men and women are equal, women can handle men, and women are independent, valuable beings. The second type(equal-fixed idea) express that women are not behind men in terms of abilities but are supposed to live for the sake of their husbands and children. The third type(equal-practical) answer that men and women are equal, but women have their own personalities and can participate in social activities and can financially help the families. Conclusion: The study express the overall opinions and attitudes on woman as reviewed by the research subjects. Therefore, this study helps the seizure of an opportunity to build a theoretical base for improving the quality of women's lives.

Realization of High Q Inductor on Low Resistivity Silicon Wafer using a New and simple Trench Technique (새로운 트랜치 방법을 이용한 저저항 실리콘 기판에서의 High Q 인덕터의 구현)

  • 이홍수;이진효유현규김대용
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • 1998.10a
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    • pp.629-632
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    • 1998
  • This paper presents a new and simple technique to realize high Q inductor on low resistivity silicon wafer with 6 $\Omega$.cm. This technique is very compatible with bipolar and CMOS standard silicon process. By forming the deep and narrow trenches on the low resistivity wafer substrate under inductor pattern, oxidizing and filling with undoped polysilicon, the low resistivity silicon wafer acts as high resistivity wafer being suitable for the fabrication of high Q inductor. By using this technique the quality factor (Q) for 8-turn spiral inductor was improved up to max. 10.3 at 2 ㎓ with 3.0 $\mu\textrm{m}$ of metal thickness. The experiment results show that Q on low resistivity silicon wafer with the trench technique have been improved more than 2 times compared to the conventional low resistivity silicon wafer without trenches.

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A comparative study on Q-factors of fused quartz and silicon micro cantilevers (비정질 수정과 실리콘 마이크로 캔틸레버 구조물의 Q-factor 비교 연구)

  • Song, Eun-Seok;Kim, Yong-Kweon;Baek, Chang-Wook
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2009.07a
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    • pp.1505_1506
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    • 2009
  • In this paper, micro cantilevers which are made of two different materials - fused quartz and single crystalline silicon - and have similar dimensions were fabricated and their mechanical Q-factors were evaluated to compare intrinsic damping properties of those two materials. Resonant frequencies and Q-factors were measured for the cantilevers having fixed widths and thicknesses, and different lengths. The measured Q-values are in a range of 64,000 - 108,000 for fused quartz cantilevers, and 31,000 - 35,000 for silicon cantilevers, respectively. Experimental results support high Q-factors of fused quartz compared to single crystalline silicon due to its good intrinsic damping properties.

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Study on tuning factor($\delta$) and quality factor(Q) for design of a single-tuned PHF (단일동조 수동고조파필터 설계시의 동조계수($\delta$) 및 양호도(Q) 값 연구)

  • Cho, Young-Sik;Cha, Han-Ju
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2009.07a
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    • pp.903_904
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    • 2009
  • 본 논문에서는 대표적인 고조파 저감기법인 단일동조 수동고조파필터(single-tuned Passive Harmonic Filter)의 설계 시에 반드시 고려해야 할 최적의 동조계수($\delta$)와 양호도(Q)값의 결정 방법을 제안하였다. 두 값들은 실 사례를 통하여 결정하였고, 결정된 값들은 보드선도를 이용한 주파수 영역 해석을 수행한 후 최종적으로 이 값들을 반영하여 설계된 수동고조파필터의 성능확인을 통하여 본 논문에서 결정한 두 값들의 적합성을 평가하였다.

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A Study for Tonal Signal Automatic Classification of Ship-Radiated Noise (선박 방사소음의 Tonal 신호 자동분류에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Phil-Ho;Park, Kyu-Chil;Yoon, Jong-Rak
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.599-607
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    • 2006
  • The ship radiated noise appear the various characteristic signals due to the mechanic system in the ship, the propeller and the interaction between ship body and sea water. Generally, it is classified two main components: the speed dependent signal and the speed independent signal. It is required that very complex procedure to classify the signal origin from the ship-radiated noise. This paper presents techniques to automatically detect and classify the tonal signals ken the ship-radiated noise, using the Q factor and the neural network.