• Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
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• v.48 no.3
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• pp.202-209
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• 2016

This study is aimed to determine the correlation between the toxin gene types and antibiotic resistance from MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Fifty-two strains of MRSA, between January 2014, and December 2014, were isolated from clinical specimens obtained from 2,664 cases in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Suncheon, Jeonnam, Korea. Genes encoding mecA, enterotoxin (SE), toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1), exfoliative toxin (ET), and Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) were detected by multiplex PCR-mediated amplification using specific primers. Toxin genes (seg and sei) were present in 40 strains (76.9%), followed by tst in 34 strains (65.4%). Other genes (eta, etb, sea, sed, see, seh, sej, and pvl) were not detected. Forty strains (76.9%) of MRSA had 2 or more toxin genes simultaneously; 5 coexistent toxin-genes (seb, sec, seg, sei, tst) were the most common in 28 strains (53.8%), and 6 strains (11.5%) had seg and sei genes. The coexistence of genes were 72.5~100%, showing a high correlation among genes (seb, sec, seg, sei and tst). As strains (seb, sec, tst) that had particular toxin genes (seb, sec, seg, sei, tst) in multiple showed 100% resistance to ciprofloxacin, clindamycin, erythromycin, we were able to find that seb, sec, and tst genes have a close relationship to the aforementioned antibiotics. It showed a higher resistance to ciprofloxacin, clindamycin, erythromycin, and tetracycline compared with strains that had toxin genes independent from multiple toxin genes.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.13-23
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• 2011

Objectives : The aim of this study was to develop the combined medical stimulus system consisted of the PEMFs (Pulsed electromagnetic fields) and LED which are able to stimulate local point such as acupoints and trigger points. Methods : To evaluate the therapeutic effect on the musculoskeletal disorders and the possibility of alternative method on manual acupuncture, we compared the fatigue recovery of two groups by analyzing the EMG and peak torque (non-stimulation and, stimulation group) after strenuous knee exercise. We chose the LR9 as a stimulation point. Results : The median frequency (MF) and fatigue index (F.I) of the stimulation group were recovered faster than those of the non-stimulation group. Also the peak torques of both groups were not restored until after 20 minutes. However, the peak torque of the stimulation group was regained higher than that of the non-stimulation group. Conclusions : We confirmed that the proposed combined stimulus system had useful effects as treatment instrument of musculoskeletal disorder using non-invasive method of PEMFs and LED.

• Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
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• v.40 no.1
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• pp.48-54
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• 2008

Nine types of staphylococcal enterotoxin (SE) genes (sea~see, seg~sej), 3 types of virulence genes (eta, etb, tst), mecA and 16S rRNA as internal positive control were detected from 187 clinical MRSA (methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus) strains isolated from a variety hospitalized patients in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do areas using the multiplex PCR. The frequency of the S. aureus strains harboring recently reported SE genes (seg~sej) were found to be very high (65.9%) and greater than that of the strains harboring classical SE (sea~see) genes (47.8%) as previously established. Taking into account that the newly described pairs form SE genes (i.e., sec+seg+sei, seg+sei) were many, in the other hand, single form SE genes (i.e., seg, seh, sei and sej) were rarely detected. The S. aureus with pairs form enterotoxigenic genes become more potentially toxigenic strains. Furthermore, this work indicated a systematic association between the seg and sei genes and their high incidence among the S, aureus strains, which suggests that these two SE's could be an important phylogenetic link among the staphylococcal enterotoxins.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.21 no.11 s.174
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• pp.899-906
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• 1983

• Proceedings of the KAIS Fall Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.158-160
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 리튬 금속을 음극소재로 사용하기 위해 수지상 리튬의 성장을 억제하기 위한 지침을 얻기 위한 목적으로 TEM(Transmission Electron Microscope)과 임피던스를 주된 분석 수단으로 이용하여 2. 15 M LiBETI/ PC, 2.04 M $LiClO_4$/ PC 전해질은 1 M LiBETI/ PC, 1 M $LiClO_4$/ PC 전해질보다 얇고 치밀한 SEI(Solid Electrolyte Interphase) 구조를 가지고, 클로로포름에 의해 SEI의 유기물이 녹아 두께가 얇아 졌다. 임피던스를 측정한 결과 두꺼운 두께를 가진 SEI는 저항이 더 크고, 클로로포름 처리 후에는 저항이 커진 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2014.11a
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• pp.1167-1170
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• 2014

디스플레이 미러링은 두 기기에 동일한 화면을 출력하는 기법으로, 작은 화면을 갖는 모바일 기기의 단점을 보완하기 위해 사용한다. 그래픽 기반의 디스플레이 미러링은 지연시간이 짧고 화면 품질의 저하가 없는 장점이 있다. 본 연구는 모바일 기기에서 추가적인 하드웨어 없이 수행이 가능한 그래픽 기반의 디스플레이 미러링을 제안한다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2012.11a
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• pp.1348-1351
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• 2012

본 연구는 오토바이에서 생성되는 유선통신 신호와 GPS를 이용한 속도를 수집하여 헬멧에 전송하여 스마트폰을 이용해 현재 위치정보와 오토바이에서 전달되는 속도 정보 등을 저장한 블랙박스 App과 무전 기능인 멀티통신 App을 개발했다. 또한 오토바이에서 생성된 속도 데이터나 신호 데이터값을 거치대를 통해 헬멧으로 전달되어 헬멧에 Headup Display를 통해 운전자에 전달하는 Headup Display를 탑재한 헬멧을 연구개발 하였다. 본 연구의 결과물은 오토바이 등 여러 사람이 함께 이동하면서 서로의 정보를 실시간으로 공유할 수 있어서 효과적으로 활용할 수 있다. 연구의 한계점은 연구소에서 실험적으로 개발 운용한 모델로서 상업적인 접근에 대한 구체적인 방안이 필요하다.

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.57 no.2
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• pp.115-124
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• 2024

In advancing Li-ion battery (LIB) technology, the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer is critical for enhancing battery longevity and performance. Formed during the charging process, the SEI layer is essential for controlling ion transport and maintaining electrode stability. This research provides a detailed analysis of how vinylene carbonate (VC) influences SEI layer formation. The integration of VC into the electrolyte markedly improved SEI properties. Moreover, correlation analysis revealed a connection between electrolyte decomposition and battery degradation, linked to the EMC esterification and dicarboxylate formation processes. VC facilitated the formation of a more uniform and chemically stable SEI layer enriched with poly(VC), thereby enhancing mechanical resilience and electrochemical stability. These findings deepen our understanding of the role of electrolyte additives in SEI formation, offering a promising strategy to improve the efficiency and lifespan of LIBs.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.1-13
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• 2011

Objectives : The object of this study is to evaluate and develop the system that reflects acupoints electrical properties by the multi-frequency using the SPAC (Single Power Alternative Current) stimulation method based on BIA (Bioelectrical impedance method). Methods : The 12 channel meridian impedance measurement system (MIMS) was designed, which sets multi-frequency with 10 steps (1~10kHz). To check acupoints electrical properties, impedance of acupoints were measured from 11 acupoints selected from the LU and ST meridians. Results : Regarding distribution of measurement values by multi-frequencies, we found the lowest response at 1kHz was in common. But frequency bands which represent the highest response at each acupoint were various. Measurement values of each acupoint by multi-frequencies were expressed similar distribution (P<0.05). Also we could check same frequency band which showed the highest response at left/right equal acupoints (P<0.05). Conclusions : Through change of acupoints electrical properties by multi-frequency stimulation, we checked oriental medical diagnostic possibilities by using this system. We would progress variable clinical trials with this system for oriental medical diagnosis.

• Communications of the Korean Mathematical Society
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.293-306
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• 1992