• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.115-118
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• 2000

With reference to nuclear emergency information concerning the national emergency plan for nuclear accidents, the response plan for the atmospheric nuclear emergencies of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was reviewed and described for introducing an overview on it to the Korean Association for Radiation Protection (KARP).

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권15호
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• pp.6161-6164
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• 2014

Background: We have reported the radiation could activate STAT3, which subsequently promotes the invasion of A549 cells. We here explored the dose- and time-response of STAT3 to radiation and the effect of radiation on upstream signaling molecules. Materials and Methods: A549 cells were irradiated with different doses of ${\gamma}$-rays. The expression of and nucleus translocation of p-STAT3 in A549 cells were detected by immunoblotting and immunofluorescence, respectively. The level of phosphorylated EGFR was also assessed by immunoblotting, and IL-6 expression was detected by real time PCR and ELISA. Results: Radiation promoted the phosphorylation of STAT3 at Y705 in a dose- and time-dependent manner and nuclear translocation. The level of phosphorylated EGFR in A549 cells increased after radiation. In additional, the mRNA and protein levels of IL-6 in A549 cells were also up regulated by radiation. Conclusions: STAT3 is activated by radiation in a dose-and time-dependent manner, probably due to radiation-induced activation of EGFR or secretion of IL-6 in A549 cells.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권7호
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• pp.571-579
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• 2020

응급구조(학)과 학생들의 방사선 방어에 관한 지식, 태도 및 교육요구도를 조사하고 분석하여 방사선 방어를 위한 안전관리의 교육과정 프로그램 개발에 기초자료를 제공하기 위해 시행되었다. 연구대상자 244명을 분석한 결과 방사선 방어에 대한 지식 점수는 9.50점, 방사선 방어 태도 점수는 30.24점이었다. 방사선 방어에 대한 지식과 태도 모두 방사선 방어 교육을 받은 군이 받지 않은 군에 비해 통계학적으로 유의하게 높았고, 지식과 태도 간의 상관관계에서는 방사선 방어에 대한 태도 점수와 지식 점수와는 양의 상관관계를 보여(r=.472, p<.000), 응급구조(학)과 학생들의 지식 점수가 높아질수록 태도 점수가 높아진다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 방사선 방어 교육을 받은 대상자는 6.1%, 교육요구는 87.3%, 참여 의향은 82.0%, 교육시기는 2학년이 54.9%로 가장 높았다. 교육방법은 시청각 교재를 활용한 강의가 59.04%로 가장높았고, 강연자는 방사선사가 77.45%로 가장 높았다. 이 결과로부터 응급구조(학)과 학생들의 방사선 방어에 대한 지식 점수와 태도 점수가 낮음에도 불구하고 교육요구와 참여 의도가 높음을 알 수 있었고 교육효과를 높이기 위해서는 방사선사가 시청각 교재를 활용하여 교육을 실시하는 것이 가장 효과적이라는 결론을 얻었다.

• 한국임상보건과학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.133-147
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• 2014

Purpose. Radiation therapy for oncologic emergencies is an important modality in the management of cancer patients. The aim of the present study was to review the roles of RT in oncologic emergencies based on literature review. Methods. The oncologic emergencies requiring rapid treatment include superior vena cava syndrome, spinal cord compression, brain metastasis, and bone metastasis. We reviewed the literatures on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of oncologic emergencies. Results. In this literature review, radiation therapy among treatment modalities for oncologic emergencies has been shown to be fast and very effective treatment modality for oncologic emergencies. Conclusions. Based on this review, we conclude that the literature provides support for the role of radiation therapy in the situation of oncologic emergencies. As the number of cancer patients increase, the prevalence of oncologic emergencies will increase. In the future, the development of RT techniques will provide the improvement of not only patient's quality of life but also the survival.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.96-102
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• 2014

소변시료 바이오어세이는 분석설비가 비교적 간단하고 시료 채취가 용이하여 내부피폭선량 평가를 위하여 널리 사용되고 있는 대표적인 간접측정법이다. 본 연구에서는 소변시료 바이오어세이 결과에 대해 보다 객관적인 성능검사를 수행하기 위하여 미국 NIST에서 주관한 NRIP (NIST raiochemistry inercomparison pogram)에 참여한 결과를 소개하였다. 60일간의 분석기간 동안 인공합성소변으로 제작된 검사시료의 방사능분석결과를 보고하는 cstomary exercise에서는 12가지 방사성핵종에 대한 측정 결과 ANSI N13.30에서 제시하는 성능검사 기준을 모두 만족하는 것으로 확인되었다. 비상상황에 대비하여 8시간 이내에 방사능분석결과를 신속하게 보고하는 eergency preparedness exercise에서는 9가지 방사성핵종에 대하여 -35 ~ 45%의 차이를 나타내어 확인된 오차범위 내에서 비상시 신속한 내부피폭 분류에 적용하기에 적합한 것으로 확인되었다.

• 항공우주시스템공학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.68-78
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• 2023

본 논문에서는 항공기 내의 RF 방사 신호로 인하여 비상 유압 경고등이 비정상으로 점등되는 현상에 대한 개선 방안을 연구하였다. RF 방사 신호의 전자파 간섭으로 비행 중에 비상 유압 시스템의 경고등이 점등되면, 비행 임무 및 안전에 영향을 주어 비행 임무의 효율 저해 및 정비 소요가 발생한다. 따라서, 비상 유압 경고등의 비정상 점등에 대해서 원인 분석 및 고장탐구를 수행하였다. RF 방사 신호의 경로에 있는 항공기의 동체 하부 복합체 스트립을 차폐하여 비상유입지시계로 유입되는 RF 방사 신호를 차단하도록 개선하였다. 또한, 지상과 비행 모니터링을 통해 개선 방안을 적용한 결과도 함께 기술하였다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.66-79
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• 2021

Background: The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) is specified in the Disaster Counter-measures Basic Act as a designated public corporation for dealing with nuclear disasters. Materials and Methods: The Nuclear Emergency Assistance and Training Center (NEAT) was established in 2002 as the activity base providing technical assistance to both national and local governments during nuclear emergencies. The NEAT has a robust structure and utilities and special installations, and it organizes training and exercises. Results and Discussion: Due to an offshore earthquake that caused a devastating tsunami in March 2011, a nuclear accident occurred at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. The NEAT responded by conducting off-site environmental radiation monitoring and contamination screening, dispatching special vehicles, offering telephone consultations, and calculating the dispersion of radioactive materials. An examination of the emergency response activities revealed that the organization was prepared for these types of disasters and was able to plan long-term response. Conclusion: As a designated public corporation, the JAEA technically supports the national government, the Fukushima prefectural government, and the Ibaraki prefectural government, all of which responded to the off-site emergencies resulting from the March 2011 Fukushima Daiichi accident

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권10호
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• pp.2379-2386
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• 2020

This paper presents the results of the first intercomparison exercise performed by the Korea retrospective dosimetry (KREDOS) working group using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. The intercomparison employed the alanine dosimeter, which is commonly used as the standard dosimeter in EPR methods. Four laboratories participated in the dose assessment of blind samples, and one laboratory carried out irradiation of blind samples. Two types of alanine dosimeters (Bruker and Magnettech) with different geometries were used. Both dosimeters were blindly irradiated at three dose levels (0.60, 2.70, and 8.00 Gy) and four samples per dose were distributed to the participating laboratories. Assessments of blind doses by the laboratories were performed using their own measurement protocols. One laboratory did not participate in the measurements of Magnettech alanine dosimeter samples. Intercomparison results were analyzed by calculating the relative bias, E_n value, and z-score. The results reported by participating laboratories were overall satisfactory for doses of 2.70 and 8.00 Gy but were considerably overestimated with a relative bias range of 10-95% for 0.60 Gy, which is lower than the minimum detectable dose (MDD) of the alanine dosimeter. After the first intercomparison, participating laboratories are working to improve their alanine-EPR dosimetry systems through continuous meetings and are preparing a second intercomparison exercise for other materials.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.300-305
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• 2017

In this paper, we performed a evaluation for angular and energy dependence of military radiation detector PDR-1K. Its measuring range is divided into two section, low and high, and each range has a GM tube separately owing to broad scale. We observed a change in relative angular reactivity within 0.928 ~ 1.188 in low range and within 0.743 ~ 1.000 in high range from $-90^{\circ}$ to $+90^{\circ}$. The evaluation for energy dependence appeared a relative reactivity within 0.892 ~ 1.000 above 83 keV. This means PDR-1K isn't possible to use below 83 keV of radiation energy. It is possible to provide response information to user and to increase reliability of radiation measurement through this paper.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.172-175
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• 2012

We present a method for detecting very weak radiation by analyzing the inner structure of irradiated tris (lyoluminescence) materials using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) at low temperature. Organic materials have been looked into for use in emergency dosimetry of inhabitants around radiation accidents. However, this technology has never been applied to imperceptible radiation doses (< 0.5 Gy) because there is no proper method for detecting the change of inner structure of the subject bombed by very weak radiation at room temperature. Our results show that tris materials can be applied as a radiation detectors of very small radiation doses below 0.05 Gray, if EPR is used at low temperature (130 K ${\leq}$ T ${\leq}$ 270 K). The EPR signal intensity from the irradiated-tris sample had barely faded at all after 1 year.