• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.5167-5170
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• 2012

Chilean red chili peppers contaminated with aflatoxins were reported in a previous study. If the development of gallbladder cancer (GBC) in Chile is associated with a high level of consumption of aflatoxin-contaminated red chili peppers, such peppers from other countries having a high GBC incidence rate may also be contaminated with aflatoxins. We aimed to determine whether this might be the case for red chili peppers from Bolivia and Peru. A total of 7 samples (3 from Bolivia, 4 from Peru) and 3 controls (2 from China, 1 from Japan) were evaluated. Aflatoxins were extracted with acetonitrile:water (9:1, v/v) and eluted through an immuno-affinity column. The concentrations of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 were measured using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and then the detected aflatoxins were identified using HPLC-mass spectrometry. In some but not all of the samples from Bolivia and Peru, aflatoxin B1 or aflatoxins B1 and B2 were detected. In particular, aflatoxin B1 or total aflatoxin concentrations in a Bolivian samples were above the maximum levels for aflatoxins in spices proposed by the European Commission. Red chili peppers from Bolivia and Peru consumed by populations having high GBC incidence rates would appear to be contaminated with aflatoxins. These data suggest the possibility that a high level of consumption of aflatoxin-contaminated red chili peppers is related to the development of GBC, and the association between the two should be confirmed by a case-control study.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.423-430
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• 2011

Objective: To evaluate the extent and aspect of stress to the cortical bone after application of a lateral force to a two-component orthodontic mini-implant (OMI, mini-implant) by using three-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA). Methods: The 3D-finite element models consisted of the maxilla, maxillary first molars, second premolars, and OMIs. The screw part of the OMI had a diameter of 1.8 mm and length of 8.5 mm and was placed between the roots of the upper second premolar and the first molar. The cortical bone thickness was set to 1 mm. The head part of the OMI was available in 3 sizes: 1 mm, 2 mm, and 3 mm. After a 2 N lateral force was applied to the center of the head part, the stress distribution and magnitude were analyzed using FEA. Results: When the head part of the OMI was friction fitted (tapped into place) into the inserted screw part, the stress was uniformly distributed over the surface where the head part was inserted. The extent of the minimum principal stress suggested that the length of the head part was proportionate with the amount of stress to the cortical bone; the stress varied between 10.84 and 15.33 MPa. Conclusions: These results suggest that the stress level at the cortical bone around the OMI does not have a detrimental influence on physiologic bone remodeling.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.321-328
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• 2016

We examined the effects of temperature on acquisition of Potato virus Y-O (PVY-O), Potato virus A (PVA), and Potato leafroll virus (PLRV) by Myzus persicae by performing transmission tests with aphids that acquired each virus at different temperatures. Infection by PVY-O/PVA and PLRV increased with increasing plant temperature in Nicotiana benthamiana and Physalis floridana, respectively, after being transmitted by aphids that acquired them within a temperature range of $10-20^{\circ}C$. However, infection rates subsequently decreased. Direct qRT-PCR of RNA extracted from a single aphid showed that PLRV infection increased in the $10-20^{\circ}C$ range, but this trend also declined shortly thereafter. We examined the effect of temperature on establishment of virus infection. The greatest number of plants became infected when N. benthamiana was held at $20^{\circ}C$ after inoculation with PVY-O or PVA. The largest number of P. floridana plants became infected with PLRV when the plants were maintained at $25^{\circ}C$. PLRV levels were highest in P. floridana kept at $20-25^{\circ}C$. These results indicate that the optimum temperatures for proliferation of PVY-O/PVA and PLRV differed. Western blot analysis showed that accumulations of PVY-O and PVA coat proteins (CPs) were lower at $10^{\circ}C$ or $15^{\circ}C$ than at $20^{\circ}C$ during early infection. However, accumulation increased over time. At $25^{\circ}C$ or $30^{\circ}C$, the CPs of both viruses accumulated during early infection but disappeared as time passed. Our results suggest that symptom attenuation and reduction of PVY-O and PVA CP accumulation at higher temperatures appear to be attributable to increased RNA silencing.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.517-524
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• 2014

구조물의 내용연수 동안 예상되는 지진에 대한 피해와 손실을 최소화하는 것이 내진설계의 최종적인 목표로 볼 수 있다. 이러한 목표를 만족시키기 위한 개념으로 지진하중에 대한 구조물의 손상확률을 나타내는 지진취약도를 작성하여 지진에 대한 구조물의 확률론적 성능평가를 수행한 후, 해당 지역에서 발생 가능한 지진에 대한 연간 초과확률로 표현되는 지진위험도를 활용하여 연간 손실 발생확률을 산정하는 절차를 제시한다. 본 연구는 미국 강진지역의 지진하중을 고려하여 설계된 철골모멘트골조에 대해 취약도를 정량적으로 평가하고 연간 손실 발생확률을 예측하다. 또한 HAZUS의 철골모멘트골조 대표건축물에 대한 손실 평가결과를 비교하였으며, 그 결과 HAZUS에 의한 연간손실이 보수적으로 산정됨을 알 수 있었다. 제시된 방법으로부터 해당 구조물의 내진성능 및 연간 손실 평가를 할 수 있으며, 향후 관련 연구에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.354-360
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• 2011

Objective: To investigate the effects of different pilot-drilling methods on the biomechanical stability of self-tapping mini-implant systems at the time of placement in and removal from artificial bone blocks. Methods: Two types of artificial bone blocks (2-mm and 4-mm, 102-pounds per cubic foot [102-PCF] polyurethane foam layered over 100-mm, 40-PCF polyurethane foam) were custom-fabricated. Eight mini-implants were placed using the conventional motor-driven pilot-drilling method and another 8 mini-implants were placed using a novel manual pilot-drilling method (using a manual drill) within each of the 2-mm and 4-mm layered blocks. The maximum torque values at insertion and removal of the mini-implants were measured, and the total energy was calculated. The data were statistically analyzed using linear regression analysis. Results: The maximum insertion torque was similar regardless of block thickness or pilot-drilling method. Regardless of the pilot-drilling method, the maximum removal torque for the 4-mm block was statistically higher than that for the 2-mm block. For a given block, the total energy at both insertion and removal of the mini-implant for the manual pilot-drilling method were statistically higher than those for the motor-driven pilot-drilling method. Further, the total energies at removal for the 2-mm block was higher than that for the 4-mm block, but the energies at insertion were not influenced by the type of bone blocks. Conclusions: During the insertion and removal of mini-implants in artificial bone blocks, the effect of the manual pilot-drilling method on energy usage was similar to that of the conventional, motor-driven pilot-drilling method.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제62권5호
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• pp.561-566
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• 2019

Objective : Functional outcomes have traditionally been evaluated and compared using subjective surveys, such as visual analog scores (VAS), the Oswestry disability index (ODI), and Short Form-36 (SF-36), to assess symptoms and quality of life. However, these surveys are limited by their subjective natures and inherent bias caused by differences in patient perceptions of symptoms. The Fitbit $Charge^{(R)}$ (Fitbit Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA) provides accurate and objective measures of physical activity. The use of this device in patients after laminectomy would provide objective physical measures that define ambulatory function, activity level, and degree of recovery. Therefore, the present study was conducted to identify relationships between the number of steps taken by patients per day and VAS pain scores, prognoses, and postoperative functional outcomes. Methods : We prospectively investigated 22 consecutive patients that underwent laminectomy for spinal stenosis or a herniated lumbar disc between June 2015 and April 2016 by the same surgeon. When patients were admitted for surgery and first visited after surgery, preoperative and postoperative functional scores were recorded using VAS scores, ODI scores, and SF-36. The VAS scores and physical activities were recorded daily from postoperative day (POD) 1 to POD 7. The relationship between daily VAS scores and daily physical activities were investigated by simple correlation analysis and the relationship between mean number of steps taken and ODI scores after surgery was subjected to simple regression analysis. In addition, Wilcoxon's signed-rank test was used to investigate the significance of pre-to-postoperative differences in VAS, ODI, and SF-36 scores. Results : Pre-to-postoperative VAS (p<0.001), ODI (p<0.001), SF-36 mental composite scores (p=0.009), and SF-36 physical composite scores (p<0.001) scores were found to be significantly different. Numbers of steps taken from POD 1 to POD 7 were negatively correlated with daily VAS scores (r=-0.981, p<0.001). In addition, the mean number of steps from POD 3 to POD 7 and the decrease in ODI conducted one month after surgery were statistically significant (p=0.029). Conclusion : Wearable devices are not only being used increasingly by consumers as lifestyle devices, but are also progressively being used in the medical area. This is the first study to demonstrate the usefulness of a wearable device for checking patient physical activity and predicting pain and prognosis after laminectomy. Based on our experience, the wearable device used to provide measures of physical activity in the present study has the potential to provide objective information on pain severity and prognosis.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.339-355
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• 2021

Background: Particulate matter (PM₁₀, PM_2.5) and black carbon contribute to poor air quality in urban areas, and can also affect indoor environments. Exposure to PM can be associated with respiratory and lung diseases. Objectives: This study investigated the indoor and outdoor concentration distribution patterns of PM₁₀, PM_2.5, and black carbon at an apartment building, a typical residential space in the metropolitan areas of South Korea, by season, day of the week (weekday vs. weekend), and time of the day. It aims to obtain foundational data for the effective management of pollutants and investigate the difference in pollution levels between indoor and outdoor environments. Methods: Indoor and outdoor concentrations of PM and black carbon were measured at an apartment building located in Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do Province, using dust sensors and an Aethalometer AE51 (AethLabs, San Francisco, CA, USA) over the course of a year from June 2020 to May 2021. The concentration distribution patterns were analyzed by season and time of day. Results: PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 concentrations in the outdoor environment were higher than those in the indoor environment, regardless of the season. By contrast, the indoor black carbon concentration was higher than that in the outdoor environment during summer and autumn. The concentrations of PM₁₀, PM_2.5 and black carbon were found to be higher on weekdays than during weekends, especially during rush hour, with concentrations of 25.92~56.58 ㎍/m³, 21.12~44.82 ㎍/m³, 0.63~3.40 ㎍/m³. Conclusions: The outdoor concentrations of PM₁₀, PM_2.5, and black carbon were higher during the weekdays, especially during rush hour, than during weekends. This study is expected to provide basic data for the health management of apartment occupants because it is measured over a period of more than one year.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제36권6_2호
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• pp.1615-1627
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 해외 테스트베드 지역에서 제작된 아리랑 3호 DSM의 성능을 비교 분석하는 것이다. 이를 위하여 미국 샌프란시스코 지역을 촬영한 아리랑 3호 in-track(동일 궤도) stereo(입체) 영상을 수집하였다. 촬영된 영상의 스테레오 기하 요소는(B/H, convergence angle 등) 모두 안정적 범위에 있음을 확인하였다. 지상기준점을 이용한 정밀 센서모델링과 DSM 자동 생성 기법을 적용하여, 1 m 해상도의 DSM을 제작하였다. 평가 및 보정을 위한 참조 자료는 Airbus에서 상용 판매하고 있는 1 m 해상도의 Elevation1 DSM 제품과 Compass Data Inc.에서 실측한 0.01 m 이내 정확도의 지상점이다. 아리랑 3호의 정밀 센서 모델링 정확도는 수평 및 수직 방향으로 0.5 m (RMSE) 이내를 나타냈다. 생성된 DSM과 참조 DSM 사이의 difference map을 작성하였을 때, 평균과 표준 편차는 각각 0.61 m와 5.25 m로 유사한 정확도를 나타냈으나, 일부 지역에서는 100 m 이상의 큰 차이를 나타냈다. 이러한 지역은 초 고층 건물의 밀집지역의 폐색 지역에서 주로 나타났다. 향후, 아리랑 3호 tri-stereo 영상의 활용과 다양한 후처리 기법이 개발된다면 보다 향상된 품질의 DSM 생성이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.729-738
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• 2023

Objective: When multiple surveillance mammograms are performed within an annual interval, the current guidance for oneyear follow-up to determine breast cancer status results in shared follow-up periods in which a single breast cancer diagnosis can be attributed to multiple preceding examinations, posing a challenge for standardized performance assessment. We assessed the impact of using follow-up periods that eliminate the artifactual inflation of second breast cancer diagnoses. Materials and Methods: We evaluated surveillance mammograms from 2007-2016 in women with treated breast cancer linked with tumor registry and pathology outcomes. Second breast cancers included ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive breast cancer diagnosed during one-year follow-up. The cancer detection rate, interval cancer rate, sensitivity, and specificity were compared using different follow-up periods: standard one-year follow-up per the American College of Radiology versus follow-up that was shortened at the next surveillance mammogram if less than one year (truncated follow-up). Performance measures were calculated overall and by indication (screening, evaluation for breast problem, and short interval follow-up). Results: Of 117971 surveillance mammograms, 20% (n = 23533) were followed by another surveillance mammogram within one year. Standard follow-up identified 1597 mammograms that were associated with second breast cancers. With truncated follow-up, the breast cancer status of 179 mammograms (11.2%) was revised, resulting in 1418 mammograms associated with unique second breast cancers. The interval cancer rate decreased with truncated versus standard follow-up (3.6 versus 4.9 per 1000 mammograms, respectively), with a difference (95% confidence interval [CI]) of -1.3 (-1.6, -1.1). The overall sensitivity increased to 70.4% from 63.7%, for the truncated versus standard follow-up, with a difference (95% CI) of 6.6% (5.6%, 7.7%). The specificity remained stable at 98.1%. Conclusion: Truncated follow-up, if less than one year to the next surveillance mammogram, enabled second breast cancers to be associated with a single preceding mammogram and resulted in more accurate estimates of diagnostic performance for national benchmarks.

• 마케팅과학연구
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.28-36
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• 2009

现有的文献广泛的关注财阀以及他们的所有权和支配权的优点和弱点, 但是几乎没有关于韩国非财阀公司的研究. 然而, Lee, Lee and Pennings (2001)并没有特别的探讨在韩国国内市场非财阀公司为求生存而对抗财阀公司的具有竞争力的战略. 本文的研究动机是通过四个探索性案例的研究, 韩国非财阀公司对抗财阀公司的成功的竞争战略和提出的建议可能会对其他的企业以及公共政策制定者有所帮助. 从产品相似性和公司内的合作关系分别定义竞争和合作的概念. 从这两个方面, 我们开发了以下$2{\times}2$ 矩阵, 为非财阀公司对抗财阀公司提供四种竞争战略. 在小组1的非财阀公司在高端市场对财阀公司让步, 但在低端市场有 "我也是在低端市场" 的产品, 同时承认在高端市场的财阀. 在小组2, 非财阀公司以供应商或互补企业的身份成为财阀公司的合伙人. 在小组3, 非财阀企业从事与财阀直接竞争. 在小组4, 非财阀企业的目标, 以产品创新或服务填补目标市场空白点. 我们选择的4个公司分别是E‐Rae电子企业公司(共存方), Intops(供应商), Pantech(竞争对手)和Humax(小众市场成员). 通过分析这4个案例, 相互提供更丰富的洞察力战略. 基于我们的概念框架, 提出下列假设 : 假设1 : 与财阀公司有合作关系的非财阀公司比没有合作关系的公司表现得更好. 假设1a: 共存方会比竞争方表现得更好. 假设1b: 合伙方会比小众市场成员表现得更好. 假设2: 与财阀公司的产品没有相似性的公司比有相似性的公司表现得要更好. 假设2a: 合伙方比共存放表现得更好 假设2b: 小众市场成员会比竞争方表现得更好. 假设3: 小众市场成员应比共存方表现得更好. 假设4: 按绩效的降序排列依次是合作者, 小众市场成员, 共存方, 竞争方. 一组专家按照我们4组的分类把216家非财阀公司分类. 用SPSS统计软件中的简单方差分析来检验假设. 结果发现. 与财阀公司有合作关系的以及提供与财阀公司不同的产品或服务比较好. 很明确的一点是, 平均来说, 若要对抗财阀公司中获利, 其战略是成为合伙人(供应商或组成部分). 直接与财阀公司硬碰硬的竞争是要付出极高代价的战略, 而这种代价不是非财阀公司能负担得起的. 避免与财阀公司迎面竞争的战略是用不同的产品服务于利己市场, 或是服务于被财阀公司忽视掉的低端市场. 些战略是比较好的生存战略. 本文说明在财阀环境中, 韩国的中小型非财阀公司有一些方法可以生存, 尽管不是没有风险. 根据不同的竞争组合, 合作的公司可以根据产品相似性以及合作关系的维度来选择定位从而制定自己的竞争战略. 例如共存方, 竞争对手, 合伙人, 小众市场成员. 根据我们的探索性案例分析, 合伙人对非财阀公司来说可能是最好的战略, 而竞争者则是有很大风险的. 小众市场成员和共存方处于中间, 但前者比后者要好. 很多中小型企业的管理者只是用简单的, 不是合作就是竞争的观点来审视市场的领导者‐典型的就是财阀. 结果. 很多非财阀公司变成被动的合作者或被自己的竞争对手财阀所击败. 事实上, 合作和竞争并不是互相排斥的, 是可以同时被追求的. 正如本文所建议的, 非财阀公司可以根据他们的环境, 内部资源和能力灵活的选择合作和竞争.