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Effects of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on the Survival of Rabbit Ear Composite Grafts

  • Kim, Chae Min;Oh, Joo Hyun;Jeon, Yeo Reum;Kang, Eun Hye;Lew, Dae Hyun
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.44 no.5
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    • pp.370-377
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    • 2017
  • Background Composite grafts are frequently used for facial reconstruction. However, the unpredictability of the results and difficulties with large defects are disadvantages. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) express several cytokines, and increase the survival of random flaps and fat grafts owing to their angiogenic potential. Methods This study investigated composite graft survival after ADSC injection. Circular chondrocutaneous composite tissues, 2 cm in diameter, from 15 New Zealand white rabbits were used. Thirty ears were randomly divided into 3 groups. In the experimental groups (1 and 2), ADSCs were subcutaneously injected 7 days and immediately before the operation, respectively. Similarly, phosphate-buffered saline was injected in the control group just before surgery in the same manner as in group 2. In all groups, chondrocutaneous composite tissue was elevated, rotated 90 degrees, and repaired in its original position. Skin flow was assessed using laser Doppler 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 days after surgery. At 1 and 12 days after surgery, the viable area was assessed using digital photography; the rabbits were euthanized, and immunohistochemical staining for CD31 was performed to assess neovascularization. Results The survival of composite grafts increased significantly with the injection of ADSCs (P<0.05). ADSC injection significantly improved neovascularization based on anti-CD31 immunohistochemical analysis and vascular endothelial growth factor expression (P<0.05) in both group 1 and group 2 compared to the control group. No statistically significant differences in graft survival, anti-CD31 neovascularization, or microcirculation were found between groups 1 and 2. Conclusions Treatment with ADSCs improved the composite graft survival, as confirmed by the survival area and histological evaluation. The differences according to the injection timing were not significant.

Reduction Effect of Railroad Vibration by Utilizing Waste Tires (폐타이어의 철도진동 저감효과에 대한 실험적 연구)

  • Kim, Jin-Man;Lee, Kwang-Wu;Cho, Sam-Deok;Oh, Se-Yong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.31-40
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    • 2006
  • This paper describes the results of a series of field experiments which are carried out to assess the reduction effect of railroad vibration by utilizing waste tires. The ground vibration due to train service is measured in Honam Railroad line and Kyongbu Railroad line to assess the ground vibration with the domestic railroad line and train type before field model test. From the results of these tests, frequency on train service is presented from 5Hz to 100Hz and a range of excellence frequency is presented to be about from 20Hz to 40Hz in the domestic railroad line. Also, plate bearing tests are conducted to evaluate the variation of bearing capacity with different thickness of the waste tire layer and the fill layer. Finally, field model test is performed by using tire chips ($5cm{\times}5cm$ in size) as a reduction material of railroad vibration. The reduction effect of railroad vibration by utilizing waste tires increases with increasing the thickness of the waste tire layer and the frequency of the vibration source. The results of this experimental study was shown that the waste tire can be used for reduction of the railroad vibration.

Fault Locator using GPS Time-synchronized Phasor for Transmission Line (송전선로의 동기페이저를 이용한 고장점 표정장치)

  • Lee, Kyung-Min;Park, Chul-Won
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P
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    • v.65 no.1
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    • pp.47-52
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    • 2016
  • Fault location identification in the transmission line is an essential part of quick service restoration for maintaining a stable in power system. The application of digital schemes to protection IEDs has led to the development of digital fault locators. Normally, the impedance measurement had been used to for the location detection of transmission line faults. It is well known that the most accurate fault location scheme uses two-ended measurements. This paper deals with the complete design of a fault locator using GPS time-synchronized phasor for transmission line fault detection. The fault location algorithm uses the transmitted relaying signals from the two-ended terminal. The fault locator hardware consists of a Main Processor Unit, Analog Digital Processor Unit, Signal Interface Unit, and Power module. In this paper, sample real-time test cases using COMTRADE format of Omicron apparatus are included. We can see that the implemented fault locator identified all the test faults.

Family Ethics and Child Rearing Reflected in the Thought of Wonbuddhism (원불교(圓佛敎)의 가정윤리(家庭倫理)와 아동교육(兒童敎育)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究))

  • Song, Sun;Lee, Jung Duk
    • Korean Journal of Child Studies
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.213-229
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    • 1994
  • The purpose of this essay is to review family ethics and child rearing reflected in WonBuddism and to suggest hypothetical model of family ethics and child rearing appropriate to modern society. WonBuddist family ethics hasits roots in the concept of "Grace" specifically, the essence of all relationships in the world as characterized by "Grace". WonBuddist family ethics based on this world view emphasizes mutual support, harmony and service for the public. The purpose of WonBuddist child rearing is to bring up children who recognize the world order mention above while, at the same time, developing the capacity to support oneself, ultimately resulting in individuals who are balanced both morally and practically. A WonBuddist model of family ethics and child rearing appropriate to modern society includes: (1) the concept of "Grace as a principle" for the restoration of essential humanity, (2) the principle of "mutual support" and "essential humanity" for the restoration of the feeling of family community (i.e., the cohesion of the family), and (3) the moral principle, "capacity for self support and public service" as a way of moderating the family oriented value system.

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A Study on the Forest Vegetation of Jirisan National Park (지리산국립공원의 산림식생에 관한 연구)

  • Gwon, Jae-Hwan;Sin, Min-Kyung;Kwon, Hye Jin;Song, Ho-Kyung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.93-118
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    • 2013
  • In this study, the forest vegetation of Jirisan National Park were classified into 20 communities, 3 subcommunities by the Z-M method. In the analysis of environmental factors, the organic matter and total nitrogen had the highest correlation on the subalpine forests. among them Picea jezoensis community showed the highest, Betula ermanii community, Taxus cuspidata community, Pinus koraiensis community, Abies nephrolepis community and Abies koreana community were represented in order. the K, Mg, Ca had correlation on th montane forests; Quercus mongolica community, Quercus serrata community, Stewartia pseudocamellia community, Pinus densiflora community, Quercus variabilis community were in order. the total nitrogen, electrical conductivity and organic matter had the highest correlation of the montane ravine forests; Fraxinus mandshurica community, Abies holophylla community, Betula costata community, Cornus controversa community and Carpinus laxiflora community were in order.

A Study on Changes of Phenology and Characteristics of Spatial Distribution Using MODIS Images (MODIS 위성영상을 이용한 식물계절의 변화와 공간적 분포 특징에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Nam-Shin;Lee, Hee-Cheon;Cha, Jin-Yeol
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.59-69
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    • 2013
  • Global warming also has effects on the phenology. The limitation of phenology study is an acquisition of phenology data. Satellite images analysis can make up limitation of monitering data. This study is to analyze spatial distribution and characteristics of phenology changes using MODIS images. Research data collected images of 16 day intervals of 11 years from year 2001 to 2010. The data analyzed 228 images of 11 years. It can figure out changes of phenology by analyzing enhanced vegetation index of MODIS image. We made a comparison between changes of phenology and flowering of cherry blossoms. As a results, Startup of season spatially was getting late from southern area to north area. Startup of Phenology was foreshortened 13 days during 11 years, and change ratios of cherry blooming was getting more faster from 0.18 dat to 0.22 day per year during that same period.

Parallel Hybrid Genetic Algorithm-Tabu Search for Distribution System Service Restoration Using PC Cluster System (배전계통 고장복구 문제에 PC 클러스터 시스템을 이용한 병렬 유전 알고리즘-타부탐색법 구현)

  • Mun K. J.;Kim H. S.;Park J. H.;Lee H. S.;Kang H. T.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • summer
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    • pp.446-448
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    • 2004
  • This paper presents an application of parallel hybrid Genetic Algorithm-Tabu Search (GA-TS) algorithm to search an optimal solution of a service restoration in distribution system. In parallel hybrid GA-TS, after GA operations, strings which are not emerged in the past population are selected in the reproduction procedure. After reproduction operation, if there are many strings which are in the past population, we add new random strings into the population. If there's no improvement for the predetermined iteration, local search procedure is executed by f for the strings with high fitness function value. To show the usefulness of the proposed method, developed algorithm has been tested and compared on a practical distribution system in Korea.

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Community Structure of Abies nephrolepis Habitats and Characteristics of Understory Vegetation in Mt. Gyebang and Mt. Odae (계방산과 오대산 일대 분비나무 자생지 군집 구조 및 하층식생 특성)

  • Cheon, KwangIl;Byeon, Jun-Gi;Kim, Jung-In;Park, Byeong-Joo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.25 no.5
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    • pp.59-76
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    • 2022
  • This study was conducted to investigated woody species community classification and understory vegetation characteristics of Abies nephrolepis forest in Mt. Gyebang and Mt. Odae designated as Protected Area for Forest Genetic Resource Conservation and National Park. Vascular plants were surveyed as following; 55 family, 148 species, 3 sub species, 14 variety, 2 form 167 taxa. As an analysis of the species estimator of Jackknife 1, 29 survey plots could be representative of vegetation in study site. Results of the woody species, 3 communities were divided by cluster analysis(A=Abies nephrolepis-Tilia amurensis, B=Betula ermanii-Abies nephrolepis, C=Quercus mongolica-Abies nephrolepis). Using MRPP-test, there were significant differences between the communities indicating analysis of the appropriate group classification(p<0.01). The basal area and altitude were analyzed by negative relationship for NMS ordination. By analyzing plexus diagram of woody species, Acer pseudosieboldianum is strong associated with Quercus mongolica and Rhododendron schlippenbachii. Magnolia sieboldii is strong associated with Acer pictum subsp. mono etc.

Enhancing Network Service Survivability in Large-Scale Failure Scenarios

  • Izaddoost, Alireza;Heydari, Shahram Shah
    • Journal of Communications and Networks
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.534-547
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    • 2014
  • Large-scale failures resulting from natural disasters or intentional attacks are now causing serious concerns for communication network infrastructure, as the impact of large-scale network connection disruptions may cause significant costs for service providers and subscribers. In this paper, we propose a new framework for the analysis and prevention of network service disruptions in large-scale failure scenarios. We build dynamic deterministic and probabilistic models to capture the impact of regional failures as they evolve with time. A probabilistic failure model is proposed based on wave energy behaviour. Then, we develop a novel approach for preventive protection of the network in such probabilistic large-scale failure scenarios. We show that our method significantly improves uninterrupted delivery of data in the network and reduces service disruption times in large-scale regional failure scenarios.

A Study on the Management and Use of Plant Resources in Baekdudaegan Arboretum - Focused on Aboretum Core area, Munsu and Okseok Mountain - (국립백두대간수목원의 식물자원 및 관리·활용방안 - 수목원 중점조성지역, 문수산, 옥석산을 중심으로 -)

  • Chung, Bo-Kwang;Gang, Sin-Gu;Bae, Jun-Gyu;Kim, Jae-Hyeon;Sung, Jeong-Won;Kim, Gi-Song;Lee, Sang-Yong;Youn, Hong-Gyun;Im, Jin-Hyeon;Lee, Yeong-Su;Jang, Jeong-Won
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.18 no.6
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    • pp.111-133
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    • 2015
  • This study was carried out to survey the vascular plants of Baekdudaegan Arboretum area. The results are as follows. The numbers of flora in this study area were summarized as 655 taxa including 95 families, 332 genera, 567 species, 5 subspecies, 72 varieties and 11 formas. The rare plants were 17 taxa including Parasenecio firmus, Rhododendron micranthum, Iris odaesanensis, Lysimachia coreana and so forth. The Korean endemic plants were 16 taxa including Weigela subsessilis, Heloniopsis koreana, Salix koriyanagi, Vicia chosenensis and so forth. Plants Adaptable to Climate Change were Northern plants 18 species, Southern plants 2 species, endemic plants 10 species. The naturalized plants were 44 taxa and ratios of naturalized index and urbanization index were estimated Core area 10.2% and 4.9%, Mt. Munsu 4.9% and 2.3% and Mt. Okseok 5.5% and 2.6%. The floristic regional indicator plants found in this area were 3taxa(2.5%) of grade V, 12taxa(11.0%) of grade IV, 22taxa(20.2%) of grade III, 35taxa(32.1%) of grade II. In life forms, hemicryptophytes were The most dominant. Next was a Therophytes. In addition, 492 taxa were categorized by usage into 8 groups, as follows: Edible 239taxa(36.5%), Fiber 10taxa(1.5%), Industrial 1taxon(0.2%), Miscellaneous 183taxa(27.9%), Ornamental 65taxa(9.9%), Pasturing 259taxa(39.5%), Siscellaneousg 14taxa(2.1%) and Timer 21taxa(3.2%).