• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.51-60
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• 2010

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate toxic exposures in emergency centers with using a toxic exposure surveillance system-based report form as a preliminary study. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of toxic exposure patients who visited emergency centers from January to December 2008. Results: 3,157 patients from 11 emergency centers were enrolled. Males were involved in 47.9% of the total cases of exposure and in 60.1% of the cases of fatal exposure. Suicidal intent was the most common (61.0%) reason and most (87.4%) fatal exposures were suicidal. Pesticides were involved in 30.7% of the cases and sedative/hypnotics/antipsychotics were involved in 20.5%. The substances most frequently involved in fatalities were pesticides, and a 48.4% fatality rate was recorded for paraquat exposure. Conclusion: The toxic exposure data showed the preliminary poisoning events in emergency centers. It is recommended that toxicology professionals should develop a toxic surveillance system and serial reporting should be performed.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2019

Mycotoxin contamination is a global phenomenon and causes a wide array of negative effects and other complications. This study focused on commonly found mycotoxins in Africa and the possible means of prevention or reduction of their contaminating effects. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of mold and fungi; they are generally toxic to living organisms. Hundreds of mycotoxins have been identified thus far, with some, such as aflatoxins, ochratoxins, trichothecenes, zearalenone, fumonisins, and patulin, considered agro-economically important. Several factors contribute to the presence of mycotoxins in food, such as climatic conditions, pest infestation, and poor harvest and storage practices. Exposure to mycotoxins, which occurs mostly by ingestion, leads to various diseases, such as mycotoxicoses and mycoses that may eventually result in death. In light of this, this review of relevant literature focuses on mycotoxin contamination, as well as various methods for the prevention and control of their prevalence, to avert its debilitating consequences on human health. Clear evidence of mycotoxin contamination is present in Africa, and it was therefore recommended that adequate prevention and control of these toxic substances in our food system should be encouraged and that appropriate measures must be taken to ensure food safety as well as the enhanced or long-lifespan of the African populace. Governments, research institutions, and non-governmental organizations should tailor the limited resources available to tackle mycotoxin prevalence, as these will offer the best prospects for successful development of a sustainable food system in Africa.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.743-752
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• 2019

Objectives: Grip strength is a measure for assessing overall muscle strength, muscle mass, and nutritional status, and is a useful tool for early examination of a person's general health. Thus, this study analyzed the association between oral health-related factors and grip strength, using the 6th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) data. Methods: Data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS version 25.0 (IBM Co., Armonk, NY, USA) software with a complex sampling analysis of stratified and clustered variables, all with weighted values, applied for every analysis conducted. From the 6th KNHANES data, a total of 26,101 people were selected as the study population. A complex sample generalized linear model analysis was performed for participants' sociodemographic characteristics, health status, use of oral care products, and factors such as adult mastication and speaking habits. Results: Grip strength was found to be higher among men compared to women. Grip strength was the highest in the 20-39 year old group. Furthermore, grip strength was statistically significantly higher among married and employed individuals, and in the right hand (p<0.001). Grip strength was statistically significantly higher among people who perceived themselves to have good health and among those who did not have health-related problems in the past two weeks (p<0.001). It was also higher among those who used interdental brushes and electronic toothbrushes (p<0.001), but decreased with greater discomfort in mastication and speaking among adults (p<0.05). Conclusions: Grip strength was found to be associated with oral health-related factors and therefore, these could be helpful tools in evaluating both general and subjective health statuses. In general, oral care products are small in size with oral care involving the use of hands and certain precise motions and actions to remove foreign substances in the oral cavity. As shown in the findings, grip strength declines with increased age and as a result, the use of oral care products should be strongly recommended in order to promote better general health.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.623-631
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• 2018

The present study investigated the food component characteristics of a bone-softened mackerel Scomber japonicus product (FC-M). The proximate composition of the FC-M was 57.4% moisture, 25.2% crude protein, 14.1% crude lipid, and 2.7% ash. The energy in the FC-M was 241.5 kcal/100 g, which corresponds to 8.9-16.1% of the daily energy intake recommended for Koreans ${\geq}6$ years of age. Regardless of type of taste, there were no significant differences in taste intensity when the FC-M was compared to a control (canned mackerel) but the odor intensity was significantly higher. Although there were no significant differences in hardness, the Hunter color values of redness and yellowness were significantly lower than those of the control. The sensory score for the FC-M was significantly superior to that of the control. The total amino acid content in the FC-M was 24.12 g/100 g and the major amino acids were aspartic acid, glutamic acid, leucine, and histidine. The major fatty acids in the FC-M were 16:0, 18:1n-9, 20:5n-3, and 22:6n-3 and the FC-M was a good source of minerals.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.679-693
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• 2021

The aim of this study was first to expand participation types in the field of beauty design by examining activities in the field, and second, to seek practical methods for addressing the important issue of social responsibility amid the current pandemic situation. Accordingly, social responsibility in design was examined through a review of previous studies. The features of practice domains and design performance fields were examined comparatively. As a result, it was found that social practices take place in various sectors, with sensibility toward the environment being escalated to a new level in the cosmetics industry. In terms of cosmetics enterprise practices, collecting, recycling, manufacturing, and retail networking has been established to reuse up to 95% of waste resources. Furthermore, ethical responsibility and participation concerning product and service waste resources are recommended, resulting in the supply of eco-friendly products in a virtuous cycle. In terms of systematic policy, even component transformation (such as organic certification and excluding toxic substances) is being carried out. However, it was difficult to identify such responsible activities in Korea; thus, systematic practice is needed. Designers take part in talent donation activities, and it was the sector they prefer the most. However, it is necessary to conduct studies on limitations such as venues equipped with cosmetics procedure equipment and public cosmetics sanitation and make systematic improvement, such that activities can be led with initiative from passive participation.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제34권12호
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• pp.2012-2022
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• 2021

Objective: In most retail centers, primal pork cuts for sale are usually prepared into retail-ready slices and overwrapped with air-permeable plastic film. Also, meat of Korean native black pig (KNP) is reputed for its superior quality, however, its shelf life during retail display has not been studied. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate shelf life of prepackaged retail-ready KNP belly and shoulder butt slices during refrigerated display. Methods: Bellies and shoulder butt obtained at 24 h post-mortem from finishing KNP were used. Each belly or shoulder butt was manually cut into 1.5 cm-thick slices. The slices in each cut type were randomly taken and placed on white foam tray (2 slices/tray) overwrapped with polyvinyl chloride film. The retail-ready packages were then placed in a retail display cabinet at 4℃. Shelf life and sensory quality of the samples were evaluated on day 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 of display. Results: The shoulder butt reached the upper limit (20 mg/100 g) of volatile basic nitrogen for fresh meat after 9 days while, the belly remained within this limit throughout the display time (15 days). Both the cuts reached a thiobarbituric acid reactive substances level of above 0.5 mg malondialdehyde/kg after 9 days. The a^* (redness) values remained unchanged during first 9 days in both cuts (p>0.05). After 9 days, off-flavor was not found in either cut, but higher off-flavor intensity was found in shoulder butt after 12 days. The shoulder butt was unacceptable for overall eating quality after 12 days while, belly still was acceptable after 12 days. Conclusion: The belly showed a longer shelf life compared to the shoulder butt, and a shelf life of 9 and 12 days is recommended for the prepackaged retail-ready KNP shoulder butt and belly slices, respectively.

• 산업과 과학
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

최근 방사능 노출에 대한 염려에 대한 이슈가 높아지고 있다. 토양, 물, 공기, 작물등에 영향을 주며 장기적으로 환경오염 및 식량오염이 발생하며 나아가 사회적인 혼란 및 경제적 타격을 초래할 것으로 여겨진다. 방사능 노출로 질병을 일으키기도 하지만, 질병진단을 위한 방법으로, X선촬영, CT, PET-CT등 핵의학 검사를 실시하고, 암치료 목적으로 방사선 동위원소에 노출시키기도 한다. 후쿠시마 방사능 폐기물 방류소식으로 물, 특히 식수에 포함되는 방사선에 대한 헝가리의 사례 연구 및 남극 대륙의 Larsemann Hills 지역 검사에서 세계 보건 기구에서 권장하는 음용수의 규정된 방사능 한계 내에 있었다. DNA손상, 세포 및 장기손상, 암에 관련된 내용을 중심으로 방사선 보호제를 살펴보고, 또한 복구물질중 ACE억제제, 항산화제, 천연물질등에 관하여 여러 문헌을 조사하였다. 일상에서 방사능에 노출되지만 안전할 수 있는 이유는 아마도 방사선보호물질, 방사능 피폭에 대한 복구 물질이 있을 것으로 여겨, 가능한 물질들을 찾아보고자 한다.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.19.1-19.9
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• 2022

Background: Gastric ulcer is one of the prevalent diseases in racehorses. However, it has not been recognized as important in Korea, and drugs used to treat gastric ulcers are included in the doping test list, so they are not allowed to be administered to racehorses in training. Objectives: This study was performed 1) to investigate the prevalence and the severity of gastric ulcers in Thoroughbred racehorses in Korea, 2) to confirm the therapeutic effect of ranitidine and omeprazole, and 3) to compare the efficacy between ranitidine and omeprazole. Methods: Forty-nine horses were randomly recruited, and gastroscopy was performed within two days after racing. Twelve horses with a sum grade of five or higher were randomly assigned to two treatment groups. Seven horses were administered ranitidine, and five horses were administered omeprazole. Follow-up gastroscopy was scheduled within one to five days after finishing the treatment. Results: The prevalence of gastric ulcer in Korean Thoroughbred racehorses after racing was 100%, and the grade was more severe in the non-glandular region than in the pyloric region. There was no correlation between the severity of gastric ulcer in the two regions. Omeprazole had a greater therapeutic effect than ranitidine. Conclusions: This study shows the importance of recognizing gastric ulcers as an important factor, and omeprazole as a possible treatment option in Korea, as it has been removed from the list of prohibited substances for racehorses. Thus, the use of omeprazole is currently recommended until one day before the race.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.577-585
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• 2023

이 연구는 LPG 충전소의 가스누출로 발생이 예상되는 화재 및 폭발에 따른 피해예측에 ALOHA 프로그램을 적용 영향범위와 거리를 도식화함으로 피해방지 방안을 제시하였다. LPG 충전소에서 프로판 가스가 누출될 경우 LPG 충전소 주변지역 주민들에게 호흡곤란 등의 인명피해 및 건물파괴 등 재산피해를 입히는 것으로 나타났다. 이의 감소방안으로 첫째 LPG 충전소의 위험물안전관리자는 수시로 계측기와 안전밸브가 제대로 작동하는지 점검하여 누출을 사전에 방지할 필요가 있다. 둘째 LPG 충전소에서 저장탱크에 충전하는 작업은 위험물안전관리법 규정에 따라 "위험물안전관리자 교육"을 받고, 소방관서에서 "위험물안전관리자"로 선임된 사람의 책임하에 해야 한다는 것이다. 셋째 LPG차량의 과충전 방지장치 등 각종 안전장치의 기능을 평상시 정기적으로 점검할 필요가 있다. 마지막으로 LPG 충전소에 가스가 누출될 때 정전기에 의해 화재가 발생할 수 있으므로 정전기를 방지할 수 있는 작업복·작업화를 착용하는 등의 조치로 정전기발생을 억제하는 것이 바람직하다.

• 농업생명과학연구
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.117-126
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• 2019

본 연구는 수평 원통형 퇴비화 장치를 이용하여 퇴비를 생산할 때, 폐사축을 동시에 처리할 수 있는 가능성 여부를 판단하기 위하여 실험을 진행하였다. 그 결과 중금속의 경우, 아연의 함유량이 일반 운전의 일부 측정구와 폐사축 운전의 전체 측정구에서 허용함유량 보다 초과하는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 폐사축 운전의 경우, 구리 함량도 일반 운전에 비해 높게 나타났다. 우드칩 운전의 경우, 모든 중금속이 허용치보다 낮게 나타났으며, 구리, 카드뮴 및 비소의 경우는 폐사축 운전과 유사하거나 동일 수준으로 나타났다. 단지 니켈의 함유량이 29.5~63.8% 정도로써 일반 및 폐사축 운전에서 각각 9.3~18.0% 및 15.8~18.0% 정도 함유한 것에 비해 상대적으로 높게 나타났다. 그리고 크롬의 경우도 14.2~31.9% 정도로서 일반 및 폐사축 운전에 비해 상대적으로 높게 나타났다. 통합 운전의 경우도 모든 중금속이 허용치보다 낮게 나타났으며, 구리와 아연의 함유량은 각각 34.9~54.5% 및 53.1~75.9% 정도로서 우드침 운전의 경우인 48.9~52.6% 및 64.6~85.9% 정도와 유사하였다. 그리고 우드칩 운전에서 다소 높게 나타났던 크롬과 니켈의 함량도 안정화 된 것으로 나타났다. 함수율은 폐사축 운전의 경우, 평균 및 최종치가 60.7% 및 49.6% 정도로서 평균치가 권장치인 55.0% 보다 다소 높게 나타났지만, 최종 함수율은 권장치인 55.0% 보다 낮게 나타났다. 통합 운전의 경우, 평균 및 최종 함수율이 각각 29.2% 및 18.6% 정도로서 4개의 운전 중에 상대적으로 가장 낮게 나타났다. 그리고 운전별로 다소차이는 있지만, 전체적으로 권장치인 55.0% 보다 낮게 나타났다. C/N비의 경우, 폐사축 운전에서 상대적으로 가장 낮게 나타났고, 일반 운전에서 가장 높게 나타났다. 운전별로 보면, C/N비의 평균치가 13.7~20.3 정도의 범위이고, 전체평균이 18.3 정도로서 전체적으로 적정치인 30.0 이하를 유지하였다.