• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.95-100
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• 2018

Background: Respiratory protection equipment (RPE) is the last resort to control exposure to workplace air pollutants. A comprehensive respiratory protection program (RPP) ensures that RPE is selected, used, and cared properly. Therefore, RPP must be well integrated into the occupational health and safety requirements. In this study, we evaluated the implementation of RPP in Iranian petrochemical industries to identify the required solutions to improve the current status of respiratory protection. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 24 petrochemical industries in Iran. The survey instrument was a checklist extracted from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration respiratory protection standard. An index, Respiratory Protection Program Index (RPPI), was developed and weighted by analytic hierarchy process to determine the compliance rate (CR) of provided respiratory protection measures with the RPP standard. Data analysis was performed using Excel 2010. Results: The most important element of RPP, according to experts, was respiratory hazard evaluation. The average value of RPPI in the petrochemical plants was $49{\pm}15%$. The highest and lowest of CR among RPP elements were RPE selection and medical evaluation, respectively. Conclusion: None of studied petrochemical industries implemented RPP completely. This can lead to employees' overexposure to hazardous workplace air contaminants. Increasing awareness of employees and employers through training is suggested by this study to improve such conditions.

• Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.148-157
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• 2016

Objective Our aim was to compare the compression quality, exercise intensity, and energy expenditure in 5-minute single-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using 15:1 or 30:2 compression-to-ventilation (C:V) ratios or chest compression only (CCO). Methods This was a randomized, crossover manikin study. Medical students were randomized to perform either type of CPR and do the others with intervals of at least 1 day. We measured compression quality, ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) score, heart rate, maximal oxygen uptake, and energy expenditure during CPR. Results Forty-seven students were recruited. Mean compression rates did not differ between the 3 groups. However, the mean percentage of adequate compressions in the CCO group was significantly lower than that of the 15:1 or 30:2 group ($31.2{\pm}30.3%$ vs. $55.1{\pm}37.5%$ vs. $54.0{\pm}36.9%$, respectively; P<0.001) and the difference occurred within the first minute. The RPE score in each minute and heart rate change in the CCO group was significantly higher than those of the C:V ratio groups. There was no significant difference in maximal oxygen uptake between the 3 groups. Energy expenditure in the CCO group was relatively lower than that of the 2 C:V ratio groups. Conclusion CPR using a 15:1 C:V ratio may provide a compression quality and exercise intensity comparable to those obtained using a 30:2 C:V ratio. An earlier decrease in compression quality and increase in RPE and heart rate could be produced by CCO CPR compared with 15:1 or 30:2 C:V ratios with relatively lower oxygen uptake and energy expenditure.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.334-344
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• 2022

Objective: This study aimed to systematically analyze the effect and stability of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) to provide a reference for the clinical treatment of patients with maxillary transverse deficiency (MTD). Methods: We searched PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, and Wanfang Database for relevant studies published before February 18, 2021 and selected them according to the eligibility criteria. The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews (version 5.1.0) criteria were used for the quality assessment of randomized controlled trials, while the scoring protocol of the methodological index for non-randomized studies was used for non-randomized controlled trials. Statistical analysis was performed using the RevMan5.3 software. Results: All the included studies showed a relatively high success rate of expansion. The changes in both the intermolar and alveolar widths after MARPE were statistically significant. MARPE exhibited greater skeletal expansion effects than did conventional RPE. The midpalatal suture was opened in parallel after MARPE. A small amount of relapse was observed 1 year after expansion. MARPE caused tooth inclination and a decrease in alveolar height, but it was less significant than in conventional RPE. Conclusions: MARPE may be an effective treatment modality for patients with MTD. It causes great transverse skeletal expansion in late adolescence. In comparison to conventional RPE, MARPE has lower detrimental periodontal effects and has certain clinical advantages.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권7호
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• pp.2821-2827
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• 2024

This investigation developed a novel polyester composite based on the addition of zinc oxide (ZnO) of different sizes. We prepared nine samples Containing different percentages and sizes of ZnO as well as the control sample (Pol-ZnO0). The attenuation factors of Pol-micro ZnO were estimated using Phy-x software, while the HPGe detector and various gamma sources were used to experimentally measure the all-prepared composites. In terms of the two methods for micro composites, good agreement was observed. The linear attenuation coefficient (LAC) of Pol-ZnO20, Pol-ZnO40, and Pol-ZnO60, two more samples one with ZnO nanoparticles instead of microparticles, and the other with half microparticles and half nanoparticles (referenced as 0.5 M + 0.5 N) were determined. For all the Polyester composites and energies, the mixture of microparticles and nanoparticles had greater LAC values than each of the particles on their own. For example, the LAC values for the Pol-ZnO20 polymer at 1.330 MeV are 0.0836, 0.0888, and 0.0903 cm^-1 for the microparticles, nanoparticles, and mixture, respectively. The values of the prepared polymer samples' radiation protection efficiency (RPE) against energy with a thickness of 2 cm was determined experimentally. The Pol-ZnO60 0.5 M + 0.5 N sample has the highest RPE out of all the samples, followed by its nanoparticle counterpart, and then its microparticle counterpart. On the other hand, the Pol-ZnO0 sample, the polymer with no ZnO content, at all energies has the lowest RPE, followed by the three Pol-ZnO20 samples.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.699-710
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• 2020

본 연구는 복합운동이 여성노인의 폐기능, 혈중 비타민 D, 칼슘 및 골대사호르몬에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위해 만 65세 이상 여성노인을 대상으로 운동군(n=13), 대조군(n=17)으로 구분하여 주 3회, 회당 60분의 복합운동을 실시하였다. 유산소 운동 강도는 1-4주는 40-50%HRR(RPE 12-13), 5-8주는 50-60%HRR(RPE 13-14), 9-12주는 60-70%HRR(RPE 14-15)의 강도로 설정하였고 저항 운동 강도는 1-4주는 OMNI-RES(3-4), 5-8주는 OMNI-RES(5-6), 9-12주는 OMNI-RES(7-8)강도로 설정하였다. 그 결과 폐기능 중 FEV₁은 그룹×시기 간 상호작용 효과가 나타났고 운동군의 FVC/FEV₁이 유의하게 증가하였다. 비타민 D는 그룹×시기 간 상호작용 효과가 나타났고, 운동군과 대조군 모두 유의하게 증가하였다. 칼슘은 그룹×시기 간 상호작용 효과가 나타났으며 대조군이 유의하게 감소하였다. 골대사호르몬 중 칼시토닌과 오스테오칼신은 그룹×시기 간 상호작용 효과가 나타났고, 오스테오칼신은 대조군이 유의하게 감소하였다. 따라서 본 연구의 결과를 통해 12주간의 복합운동이 여성노인의 신체활동을 활발하게 하여 폐기능을 개선하고 혈중 비타민 D의 결핍을 완화할 수 있다고 생각되지만 칼슘 및 골대사호르몬에서는 유의미한 결과를 나타내지 못하였다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.227-235
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• 2009

본 연구는 등산 폴 사용 여부와 걷는 지속시간 경과가 오르막 걷기에 미치는 영향을 규명하는 것이었다. 이러한 연구목적을 달성하기 위해 7명의 피험자가 동원되었고, 각 피험자들은 45분 동안 오르막 25%로 세팅된 트레드밀 위에서 3.5km/h의 속도로 폴 사용 여부에 따른 2회의 실험을 각각 수행하였다. 대퇴직근, 전경골근, 비복근, 대퇴이두근 등을 포함한 하지의 대표적인 4개 근육들에 대한 활동량이 EMG를 통해 획득되었고, 피험자의 심박수와 주관적 운동자각도가 15분 간격으로 기록되었다. 등산 폴 사용 여부와 걷는 지속시간이 경과됨에 따른 이러한 변인들의 통계적 유의성을 검증하기 위해 이원 급내 분산분석이 사용되었고, 이 때 통계적 유의수준은 P<.05로 설정하였다. 본 연구의 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다 : 첫째, 4개의 개별 근육에 대한 적분근전도는 조건에 따라 통계적 차이가 나타나지 않았지만, 4개 근육을 합한 적분근전도는 폴을 사용한 경우가 사용하지 않은 경우보다 더 작게 나타났고, 시간 경과에 따른 차이점은 나타나지 않았다. 둘째, 심박수는 폴 사용 여부에 의한 차이는 없었지만, 걷는 지속시간이 경과됨에 따라 더 크게 나타났다. 셋째, 운동자각도의 경우, 폴을 사용했을 때가 그렇지 않았을 때보다 더 적게 나타났고, 걷는 지속시간이 경과됨에 따라 증가하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.456-467
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• 2019

본 연구는 고령여성을 대상으로 복합운동이 치매관련인자, 우울감 및 인지기능에 미치는 영향을 규명하기 위하여, 76-83세 고령여성을 대상으로 운동군 14명, 통제군 14명으로 분류하여 회당 90분씩 주 3회 탄력밴드 운동과 아쿠아로빅스를 16주간 실시하였다. 본 연구의 운동강도는 운동자각도를 설정하여 1-4주는 RPE 10-11, 5-16주는 RPE 11-14를 유지하였다. 복합운동 실시 전 후 측정한 자료의 그룹 내 차이는 대응표본 T검정, 그룹 간 차이는 독립표본 T검정, 상호작용 검증을 위해 이원배치 반복측정 분산분석을 사용하였으며, 각 항목별 통계적 유의수준은 .05로 설정하였다. 그 결과 운동군에서 ${\beta}-amyloid$(p<.01) 농도와 우울감(p<.001)이 유의하게 감소하였고, DHEAs(p<.01) 농도와 인지기능(p<.01)이 유의하게 증가하였다. 그러나 통제군은 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 이상의 결과 규칙적이고 지속적인 복합운동은 고령여성의 치매관련인자, 우울감 및 인지기능의 변화에 긍정적인 영향을 미친 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.563-572
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• 2024

연구목적: 본 연구는 소방용 공기호흡기(SCBA) 중량 변화에 따른 신체 인지성 여부를 파악하고, 해당 결과를 바탕으로 소방용 공기호흡기 기준 수립 시 기초자료를 제공하고자 한다. 연구방법: 소방공무원 및 비소방공무원을 대상으로 중량이 다른 세 가지의 공기호흡기를 착용한 후 적절한 운동부하를 통해 신체 변화량, 운동자각도(RPE)및 인지성 여부를 파악 및 분석하였다. 연구결과: 소방공무원 그룹의 경우 중량이 각기 다른 공기호흡기를 착용 후 운동부하 시 호흡수, 심박수 및 혈압의 차이가 유의미하지 못했으며, 비소방공무원 그룹에서도 체중 변화량의 차이가 유의미하지 못했다. 또한, 두 그룹 모두 공기호흡기 중량 변화에 따른 운동자각도 차이를 나타내지 못했으며, 피험자 모두 실험 중 공기호흡기 중량 변화를 인지하지 못했다. 결론: 공기호흡기 중량 변화에 따른 신체 인지성은 낮은 수준이므로, 현재 사용중인 소방용 공기호흡기의 중량을 4kg까지 증대 시켜 사용하여도 소방공무원이 느끼는 피로도는 현재와 비슷한 수준이거나 높지 않을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.303-310
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was (a)to compare electromyographic (EMG) activities and physiological variables on the development of fatigue induced by ergometer test, (b)to determine investigate the differences in the stage of fatigue between the electromyographic characteristics and physiological variables. Nine male university students who have no musculoskeletal disorder were recruited as the subjects. The electromyographic characteristics(peak IEMG, average IEMG, median frequency, mean edge frequency) and physiological variables(HR, RPE, blood lactate) were determined for each stage(15, 30, 45, 60 minutes, all out). For each dependent variable, one-way analysis of variance(ANOVA) with repeated measures and correlation analysis were performed to test if significant difference existed(p<.05). The results showed that peak IEMG, average IEMG from low extremity and physiological variables were significantly increased during the all-out stage. EMG parameters in VL, VM show significantly correlation with physiological variables during whole stages. This indicated that IEMG values may be proper parameters to determine muscle fatigue rather than physiological variables.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제37권
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• pp.11.1-11.5
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• 2015

Rapid palatal expansion(RPE) with the tooth-born appliance is not sufficient to apply to the patients with periodontal problem or insufficient tooth anchorage, and it leads to tipping of the anchorage teeth and increasing teeth mobility and root resorption. To avoid these disadvantages, we present the case using palatal screws and custommade palatal expander. A 23-year-old patient underwent surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion with the Hyrax expansion using 4 tent screws. The study models were used to measure the pre-/-post surgical width of the anterior and posterior dental arches with a digital sliding caliper. In the result, the custom-made palatal expander with 4 tent screws is suitable for delivering a force to the mid-palatal suture expansion. And it is low cost, small sized and simply applied. The results indicated that maxillary expansion with the custom-made palatal anchorage device is predictable and stable technique without significant complications in patients.