• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.41-55
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• 2021

We examine the effects of the sustainability report (SURE) and investment decision on share price (SPRC). Explore whether the sustainability report changes the value-relevance of financial accounting variables indirectly. It is evident that the number of banks is only 12, which are all banks in Saudi Arabia, and we have included all of them in the final sample. Moreover, the same number of banks applied for the analysis concerning the accounting variables. This article utilizes a panel dataset from a sample of Saudis registered banks from the first quarter of 2014 to the last quarter of 2018. We utilize a balanced sample that contains all banks listed in Tadawul, 240 observations. Run GLM regression to tests the relationships. Findings exhibit that investors value the complementary disclosure of accounting information provided in SURE, and this disclosure produces a positive effect on SPRC. The SURE figure is robustly significant, suggesting that the market assigns a positive-significant correlation to the further information in the SURE. The indirect effects show that BPS×SURE is a positive-significant effect on SPRC, whereas EPS×SURE is positively-insignificant. The analysis shows that SURE's value relevance conforms through Saudis Banks, consistent with the hypothesis that diverse institutional perspectives probably influence the value-relevance of SURE.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.477-482
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 복강경을 이용한 고양이의 난소절제술에서 지혈 장치로서 $LigaSure^{TM}$와 양극 전기 응고 장치(bipolar)의 효과를 수술시간, 부작용에 대하여 비교해 보고자 하였다. 10마리의 고양이를 각각 5 마리씩 A군과 B군으로 무작위로 나누었고, A군은 좌측 난소는 $LigaSure^{TM}$로, 우측 난소는 양극 전기 응고 장치(bipolar)로 절제하였다. 반대로 B군은 좌측 난소는 양극 전기 응고 장치(bipolar)로, 우측 난소는 $LigaSure^{TM}$로 절제하였다. 수술은 three midline portals로 하였으며, 수술시간, Body Condition Score, ovarian pedicle fat과 부작용 등을 체크하였다. 그 결과, 총 수술시간은 평균 $24:18{\pm}6:36$분 이었으며, $LigaSure^{TM}$ ($1:24{\pm}0:59$ 분)가 양극 전기 응고 장치(bipolar) ($2:16{\pm}1:14$ 분, p = 0.021)에 비하여 난소절제에 유의적으로 더 짧은 시간이 걸렸다. BCS와 ovarian pedicle fat은 수술시간에 유의적인 영향을 미치지 않았으며, 부작용으로는 미약한 출혈, 복벽 손상, smoke 발생 등이 있었는데 수술시간에 유의적인 영향을 미치지 않았다. 이러한 결과들은 $LigaSure^{TM}$가 비교적 고가의 수술장비라는 단점이 있음에도 불구하고 복강경을 이용한 고양이의 난소절제술에 유용한 수술적 활용 방법이 될 수 있을 것이라는 것을 보여준다.

• 무역상무연구
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• 제60권
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• pp.195-209
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• 2013

South Korea, despite the financial turbulences has marked the trade volume of USD 1 trillion and marked $7^{th}$ largest exporter in 2013. Approximately 40% of the entire import of Korea was for export. In the South Korean trade structure, import and export are closely related, requiring proactive import financial assistance policies. Recognizing this, K-sure has made import insurance policy available on the market since July 2010. The K-sure insurance policy targets both financial institutions and importers. This is the reason why this research seeks to review the import insurance terms for importers and compare with foreign import insurance products to find out ways to improve. K-sure's import insurance for importers is to cover a loss of a policyholder when the policyholder or importer domestically addressed made a prepayment but cannot receive goods. The import insurance is applied to import transactions of goods or resources. K-sure's import insurance coverage needs to be expanded to intermediary trade and consignment processing trade, etc. In this sense, a more systematic educational program should be introduced about K-sure's import insurance.

• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.86-91
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• 2004

Liquid-Based Uterine Cervicovaginal Cytology is known to be a sensitive and effective screening method for cervical neoplasm $MonoPrep^{TM},\;ThinPrep^{TM},\;and\;SurePath^{TM}$ methods have been recently used as Liquid-Based Uterine Cervicovaginal Cytology techniques, and the $SurePath^{TM}$ method has been used in Sung-Yoon Reference Laboratory since 2003. The goal of Liquid-Based Uterine Cervicovaginal Cytology is to separate cervical epithelial cells from non-target cells, red blood cells and neutrophils. This report describes a study which evaluated cellularity, stainablilty, and cellular changes of epithelial cels in samples processed using a manual technique as compared to samples processed using $SurePath^{TM}$ automated method. The samples processed by means of a manual technique contained a cellularity of epithelial cells similar to that of the samples processed using the $SurePath^{TM}$ automated method. In addition, we compared variable density gradient reagents, including dextran, dextrose, and sucrose, to $SurePath^{TM}$ gradient media in order to evaluate cell fractionation and cellularity of epithelial cells. 10% dextran of gradient media shows good fractionation. The samples processed with 10% dextran demonstrated sufficient cellularity of epithelial cells and shows the fewest cellular changes. In conclusion, using a manual technique on these samples is easier to read than those results obtained using the $SurePath^{TM}$ automated method.

• Annals of Clinical Microbiology
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.86-91
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• 2018

배경: PANA RealTyper HPV kit (PANAGENE, Korea; PANA RealTyper)는 multiplex real-time PCR과 melting curve analysis를 이용하여 human papillomavirus (HPV)의 유전자형을 검출한다. 본 연구에서는 PANA Real Typer와 AdvanSure HPV GenoBlot assay (LG Life Sciences, Korea; AdvanSure assay)를 비교하였다. 방법: 자궁경부암 검진을 받은 환자에서 채취한 검체를 60개 수집하였다. AdvanSure assay와 PANA RealTyper는 고위험군 HPV 20종을 검출할 수 있다. 저위험군 HPV의 경우 AdvanSure assay는 15종을, PANA RealTyper는 2종의 유전자형을 구별할 수 있고 18종의 유전자형을 검출할 수 있다. 결과: 총 60개 중 40개 검체에서 54개의 고위험군 유전자형이 검출되었으며 18개 검체에서 20개의 저위험군 유전자형이 검출되었다. 고위험군에서 두 방법 간 일치율은 94.4-100%였다. PANA Real Typer에서만 양성으로 검출된 9개 유전자형 중 7개(HPV 16 (n=1), 39 (n=1), 52 (n=1), 58 (n=2), 68 (n=2))은 진양성으로 판별되었다. AdvanSure assay에서만 양성으로 나온 4개 유전자형 중 3개는 HPV 59였다. 저위험군에서 AdvanSure assay에서 검출된 19개 유전자형 중 HPV 6 2개, HPV 11 1개였다. HPV 6 중 한 개는 PANA RealTyper에서만 양성이었다. 결론: PANA RealTyper는 AdvanSure assay와 동등한 검출력을 보였으며, 임상 검사실에서 HPV 유전자형 검사에 유용하게 쓰일 수 있을 것으로 생각한다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2011

Purpose: Deficiencies of the abdominal wall can be the a result of infection, surgery, trauma, or primary herniation. For abdominal wall reconstruction, synthetic materials have been shown to provide a better long-term success rate than primary fascial repair. But, synthetic materials cannot elicit angiogenesis or produce growth factor and are therefore plagued by an inability to clear infection. As a result of the inherent drawbacks of synthetic, significant effort has been spent on the identification of new bioprosthetic materials. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a synthetic material (PROCEED$^{(R)}$) and an ADM ($SureDerm^{TM}$) to repair abdominal wall defects in a rabbit models. Methods: We measured the tensile strength of the $SureDerm^{TM}$ and PROCEED$^{(R)}$ by a Tension meter (Instron 4482). 16 Rabbit models were assigned to this study for abdominal wall reconstruction. Abdominal defect of 8 rabbits were reconstructed by PROCEED$^{(R)}$ and the rest were reconstructed by $SureDerm^{TM}$. We assessed gross and histologic examinations for the reconstructed abdominal wall. Results: The tensile strength of $SureDerm^{TM}$ and Gore Tex$^{(R)}$ is $14.64{\pm}0.51Mpa$, $8.54{\pm}0.45Mpa$. PROCEED$^{(R)}$ was estimated above the limits of measurement. Inflammatory reaction of PROCEED$^{(R)}$ persisted for 32weeks, but $SureDerm^{TM}$ decreased after 16weeks. Vascular ingrowth into the $SureDerm^{TM}$ was seen after 32 weeks. The basement membrane of $SureDerm^{TM}$ changed into a form of pseudoperitoneum. In PROCEED$^{(R)}$, it seemed like pseudoepithelial lining was made from the fibrosis around the mesh. Conclusion: In our study, the $SureDerm^{TM}$ not only have less inflammatory reaction and presented more angiogenesis than the PROCEED$^{(R)}$, but also have pseudoperitoneum formation. It is expected that $SureDerm^{TM}$ is useful for abdominal wall reconstruction. However, a long-term study of its usage consequences are thought to be needed.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.2049-2053
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• 2016

Background: The LigaSure vessel sealing system has been proposed to save operation time and reduce intraoperative blood loss for various surgeries. However, its usage for gastric cancer is still controversial. The aim of the present meta-analysis was to compare the effectiveness of LigaSure with conventional surgery in gastrectomy. Materials and Methods: Sources were retrieved from the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS and Google Scholar until February, 2015. All randomized controlled trials comparing LigaSure with conventional surgery in curative gastric cancer resection were selected. After data extraction, statistics were performed by Review Manager 5.1 software. Results: Three eligible randomized controlled trials were evaluated, with a total of 335 patients. The quality of the included trials was good, yet some methodological and clinical heterogeneity existed. There were no significant differences between the LigaSure and conventional groups in operative time (weighted mean difference [WMD], -22.95 minutes; 95% confidence interval [CI], [-59.75, 13.85]; P = 0.22), blood loss (WMD, -45.8 ml; 95% CI, [-134.5, 42.90]; P = 0.31), nor the incidence of surgical complications (odds ratio, 1.18; 95% CI, [0.68, 2.05]; P = 0.54). But there was a longer duration of hospital stay in LigaSure group (WMD, 1.41 days; 95% CI, [0.14, 2.68]; P = 0.03). Conclusions: All available randomized evidence has been summarized. LigaSure does not confer significant advantage over conventional surgery for curative gastric cancer resection. The usefulness of the device may be limited in gastrectomy. But, more trials are needed for further assessment of the LigaSure system for gastric cancer.

• Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.193-197
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• 2013

Almost sure central limit theorems are established for a stationary bootstrap sample mean of strong mixing processes. Both weak and strong consistencies are obtained.

• 호남수학학술지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.367-375
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• 2007

For bounded negatively associated random variables we derive almost sure convergence and specify the associated rate of convergence by establishing exponential inequality.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.685-690
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• 2007

Purpose: Numerous materials, both autologous and nonautologous, have been used for augmentation of sunken areas and each has its own limitations. The ideal material for augmentation should not be absorbed in any manner. This study is designed to assess the survival of $SureDerm^{(R)}$, $Permacol^{(R)}$ graft according to the volume and histologic change. Methods: Twenty four mice, weighing about 50 grams and of 5 weeks of age were used. $SureDerm^{(R)}$ is an acellular dermal matix obtained from human cadeveric skin. $Permacol^{(R)}$ is a porcine derived acellular dermal matrix whose manufacture involves trypsinisation, solvent extraction. Graft pieces standardized to $1{\times}1cm$ size were used in each group. The implanted material were taken 1, 4, 8 and 12 weeks later, respectively. The changes of graft volume during the graft period were measured on initial, 1, 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Results: The initial shape of graft was maintained up to 12 weeks in $Permacol^{(R)}$ graft group and mean survival rate was $80.36{\pm}8.21%$ in $SureDerm^{(R)}$, $89.57{\pm}6.39%$ in $Permacol^{(R)}$(p=0.01). The volume of each graft decreased 29% from initial volume on 12 weeks in $SureDerm^{(R)}$, 18% in $Permacol^{(R)}$. The structure of $Permacol^{(R)}$ remained until 12 week after implantation. Conclusion: Our experimental study suggests that $Permacol^{(R)}$ could be a safe material as an implant for permanent augmentation. However, There are further study remained for antigenicity of these material, and the choice of graft for augmentation should be remained to the clinical situations.