• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.84-89
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• 2018

최근 자기치유 재료에 대한 연구는 보수하기 힘들거나, 보수비용이 많이 소요되는 구조물에 대해 구조물 스스로 손상을 치유하여 사용수명을 증가시키기 위해 많이 수행되어오고 있다. 현재 널리 사용되고 있는 자기치유 평가 방법으로는 투수시험이 있다. 하지만, 자기치유 평가 방법에서 자기치유 성능은 콘크리트의 초기 균열 폭에 큰 영향을 받지만 일관된 기준을 가지고 있지 않은 실정이다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 기존 연구에서 사용한 균열 폭과 투수량을 기반으로 균열 폭-투수량의 상관관계와 시간-투수량의 상관관계를 분석하였다. 또한, 광학현미경을 이용하여 측정한 초기 균열 폭은 신뢰성이 떨어지므로 Poiseuille flow에서 ${\alpha}$값을 도출하여 시간-균열 폭에 대한 상관관계를 분석하여 시간-투수량과 시간-균열 폭에 대한 경향을 분석하였다.

• 경영과정보연구
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• 제10권
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• pp.1-31
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• 2002

As the modern society is called the narcissistic society, the narcissism is widespread in the personality of individuals and the society at large. In consideration of this side, this study explored for several characteristics of the narcissistic personality and the job stress, and explored for the relationships between the two things theoretically. The narcissism is an attempt to repair self-esteem weakened by the splitting anxiety, the lack and the pathological fusion of self-structure. The job stress is a factor that a characteristic of the job influenced on the behavioral and affective response of the person on the job directly or indirectly. This study selected organizational justices, organizational constraints, role conflict, role ambiguity, role overload, organizational climate, interpersonal relations and career development as factors of the job stress. This study viewed that the stress is made from an interaction between environmental stimulus and personal particular reaction by defining the stress as an interaction model of stimulus-response and personal reaction is caused by psychological adjustment process, personal differences. On this occasion, this study discussed that the narcissistic personality is easy to get stress and weak in the job stress with regarding the personality as a mediation variation of psychological process. As a result, the narcissists estimated themselves positively and their self-esteem is high, but they excessively showed a self biased cognitive and affective response about the negative feedback to protect themselves. Moreover, this positive estimate on themselves and high self-esteem was vulnerable and weak in the self threat. In this view, the narcissistic personality is easy to get more job stress such as organizational justices, organizational constraints, role conflict, role ambiguity, role overload, organizational climate, interpersonal relations and career development.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.87-96
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• 2022

Drug self-delivery systems can easily realize combination drug therapy and avoid carrier-induced toxicity and immunogenicity because they do not need non-therapeutic carrier materials. So, designing appropriate drug self-delivery systems for specific diseases can settle most of the problems existing in traditional drug delivery systems. Retinal pigment epithelium is very important for the homeostasis of retina. However, it is vulnerable to oxidative damage and difficult to repair. Worse still, the antioxidants can hardly reach the retina by non-invasive administration routes due to the ocular barriers. Herein, the targeted group (folic acid) and antioxidant (melatonin) have been grafted on the surface of ZnO quantum dots to fabricate a new kind of drug self-delivery systems as a protectant via eyedrops. In this study, the negative nanoparticles with size ranging in 4~6 nm were successfully synthesized. They could easily and precisely deliver drugs to retinal pigment epithelium via eyedrops. And they realized acid degradation to controlled release of melatonin and zinc in retinal pigment epithelium cells. Consequently, the structure of retinal pigment epithelium cells were stabilized according to the expression of ZO-1 and β-catenin. Moreover, the antioxidant capacity of retinal pigment epithelium were enhanced both in health mice and photic injury mice. Therefore, such new drug self-delivery systems have great potential both in prevention and treatment of oxidative damage induced retinal diseases.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.225-228
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• 2009

Purpose: Urethral reconstruction following failed hypospadias repair is difficult because of a severe shortage of the skin on ventral surface of the penis. We experienced a successful reconstruction of a failed hypospadias repair using the radial forearm free flap. So we present our case. Methods: A 16 - year - old boy had a proximal shaft hypospadias and had been taken a transverse preputial island flap but it completely broke down. There was no spare skin on the shaft of the penis. So we reconstructed a neo - urethra and the ventral skin of the penis with the radial forearm free flap. Results: Postoperatively he made relatively good process. The urethral catheter was maintained for 10 days and self - voiding was started. The suprapubic catheter was removed at the postoperative 30th day after control of cystitis. The postoperative appearance of the penis is acceptable and a straight erection is achieved. Conclusion: In the scarred penis with hypospadias, the radial forearm free flap transfer is a reliable reconstructive method for the neo - urethra and the ventral skin of the penis.

• BMB Reports
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• 제56권11호
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• pp.612-617
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• 2023

Pleiotropic regulator 1 (PLRG1), a highly conserved element in the spliceosome, can form a NineTeen Complex (NTC) with Prp19, SPF27, and CDC5L. This complex plays crucial roles in both pre-mRNA splicing and DNA repair processes. Here, we provide evidence that PLRG1 has a multifaceted impact on cancer cell proliferation. Comparing its expression levels in cancer and normal cells, we observed that PLRG1 was upregulated in various tumor tissues and cell lines. Knockdown of PLRG1 resulted in tumor-specific cell death. Depletion of PLRG1 had notable effects, including mitotic arrest, microtubule instability, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, and accumulation of autophagy, ultimately culminating in apoptosis. Our results also demonstrated that PLRG1 downregulation contributed to DNA damage in cancer cells, which we confirmed through experimental validation as DNA repair impairment. Interestingly, when PLRG1 was decreased in normal cells, it induced G1 arrest as a self-protective mechanism, distinguishing it from effects observed in cancer cells. These results highlight multifaceted impacts of PLRG1 in cancer and underscore its potential as a novel anti-cancer strategy by selectively targeting cancer cells.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.396-401
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• 2013

PURPOSE. The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the flexural properties of a recently introduced urethane dimethacrylate denture base material (Eclipse) after being repaired with two different materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Two repair groups and a control group consisting of 10 specimens each were generated. The ES group was repaired with auto-polymerizing polymer. The EE group was repaired with the Eclipse. The E group was left intact as a control group. A 3-point bending test device which was set to travel at a crosshead speed of 5 mm/min was used. Specimens were loaded until fracture occurred and the mean displacement, maximum load, flexural modulus and flexural strength values and standard deviations were calculated for each group and the data were statistically analyzed. The results were assessed at a significance level of P<.05. RESULTS. The mean "displacement", "maximum load before fracture", flexural strength" and "flexural modulus" rates of Group E were statistically significant higher than those of Groups ES and EE, but no significant difference (P>.05) was found between the mean values of Group ES and EE. There was a statistically significant positive relation (P<.01) between the displacement and maximum load of Group ES (99.5%), Group EE (94.3%) and Group E (84.4%). CONCLUSION. The more economic and commonly used self-curing acrylic resin can be recommended as an alternative repair material for Eclipse denture bases.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.211-220
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• 2020

When domestic sewage and rainwater runoff are discharged into a single sewer pipe, it is called a "combined sewer system." The sewage design standards in Korea specify the flow velocity based only on the volume of rainfall; therefore, sedimentation occurs on non-rainy days owing to the reduced flow rate and velocity. This sedimentation reduces the discharge capacity, causes unpleasant odors, and exacerbates the problem of combined sewer overflow concentration. To address this problem, the amount of sewage on non-rainy days, not just the volume of rainfall, should also be considered. There are various theories on sedimentation in sewer movement. This study introduces a self-cleansing velocity based on tractive force theory. By applying a self-cleansing velocity equivalent to the critical shear stress of a sand particle, sedimentation can be reduced on non-rainy days. The amount of sewage changes according to the water use pattern of citizens. The design hourly maximum wastewater flow was considered as a representative value, and the velocity of this flow should be more than the self-cleansing velocity. This design method requires a steeper gradient than existing design criteria. Therefore, the existing sewer pipelines need to be improved and repaired accordingly. In this study, five types of improvement and repair methods that can maximize the use of existing pipelines and minimize the depth of excavation are proposed. The key technologies utilized are trenchless sewer rehabilitation and complex cross-section pipes. Trenchless sewer rehabilitation is a popular sewage repair method. However, it is complex because the cross-section pipes do not have a universal design and require continuous research and development. In an old metropolis with a combined sewer system, it is difficult to carry out excavation work; hence, the methods presented in this study may be useful in the future.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.126-134
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• 2020

Background Pectus excavatum is less common in females than in males, and it often aggravates a coexistent breast asymmetry. We conducted a study comparing female patients' versus medical professionals' evaluation of pectus excavatum repair to assess differences in aesthetic outcome ratings. Moreover, we evaluated the influence of surgical correction on patients' self-perception. Methods Of 30 female patients who were initially screened, 18 patients (mean age, 20 years) who underwent bar removal after surgical correction of pectus excavatum deformity participated in the survey (60%). They completed a questionnaire rating their appearance before and after surgery and responded to a psychological questionnaire about the changes that they had experienced. The mean interval between pectus bar removal and evaluation was 28 months. Standardized preoperative and postoperative patient photographs were evaluated using the same questionnaire by a panel of medical professionals and students (n=24) and the results were compared. Results Patients rated their preoperative deformity as more severe than the other evaluators, revealing the significant impact of the deformity on patients' self-perception. Postoperatively, patient and professional evaluations were much better than before and were very similar. The psychological evaluation showed a clear improvement in well-being. The ratings of the medical professionals were not influenced by their degree of medical education. Conclusions Surgical correction of pectus excavatum in female patients positively influences body perception and psychological well-being. It should therefore not be considered as a merely aesthetic correction, but as an important procedure to restore a patient's self-perception.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.125-132
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• 2008

이 연구의 목적은 서로 다른 접착제들로 수리된 복합 레진의 전단 결합 강도를 비교하고, 접착 시스템이 복합레진의 수리 강도에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위한 것이다. 40개의 복합 레진 시편 (Z-250)을 준비하였으며, 1주일 동안 열순환을 시행한 후, $50\;{\mu}m$ 알루미나 입자로 샌드 블라스팅 하였다. 이 시편들을 네 개의 그룹으로 나누었으며 (n = 10), 다음과 같은 서로 다른 종류의 접착제를 각각 적용하였다; SB 그룹 : Scotchbond multipurpose ; SE 그룹 : Clearfil SE bond ; XP 그룹 : XP bond ; XE 그룹 : Xeno III. 접착 과정을 완료한 후에, 새로운 레진 (Z-250, 3M ESPE)을 몰드에 적용하여, 광조사 하였다. 대조군으로, 접착 과정 없이 10개의 시편을 준비하였다. 7일 동안 열순환을 시행한 후 전단 결합 강도를 측정하였고, 파절 양상을 조사하였으며, 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 기존 복합 레진과 수리용 복합 레진 사이의 전단 결합 강도는 접착제 종류에 따른 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 2. 재료의 응집 강도 (대조군)와 수리한 결합 강도 (실험군) 사이에 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 3. 파절 양상은 대부분 응집성 파절 또는 혼합 파절을 보였다.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2008년도 추계 학술발표회 제20권2호
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• pp.441-444
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• 2008

본 연구는 콘크리트 구조물의 유지관리 및 보전활동의 절력화(節力化)와 장기 수명화를 목적으로 콘크리트에 발생하는 미세한 균열에도 수시의 점검이 가능해지도록 콘크리트 그 자체에 자기 수복 기능을 부여하는 것에 관한 연구이다. 현재 국외 전문 학술지를 통해 제안되고 있는 자기 수복 콘크리트를 조사해 각각의 특징이나 앞으로의 해결과제에 대해 고찰하였으며, 지금까지와는 완전히 다른 방법으로 박테리아의 생화학 반응을 이용한 자기 수복 콘크리트 개발에 관한 기초연구로서, 생물이 자신의 몸 내외에 광물(Bio-mineral)을 만들어 내는 작용. 즉, 생체 광물 형성 작용(Bio-mineralization)을 이용하여 콘크리트의 개질(改質) 및 성능향상을 목적으로 한 새로운 가능성에 대한 내용이다. 여기에서는 Bacillus pasteurii등의 박테리아가 탄산칼슘을 석출시키는 Bio-mineralization을 이용한다고 하는 새로운 발상으로부터의 콘크리트 역학적 성능 및 내구성의 향상, 균열의 보수등의 가능성에 대한 검토를 소개하고, 기초적 실험을 통해 향후 행해져야 할 연구의 방향성이나 자기 수복 콘크리트의 발전 가능성에 대해 연구하였다.