• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.233-242
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• 2014

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between the hip adductor muscles and abdominal muscles during bridge exercise. METHOD: Participants who met the criteria for this study(n=36) were divided into the three groups. The first experimental group performed normal bridge exercises and the second group performed bridge exercises with the contraction of the hip adductor muscles and the control group didn't perform any exercise. Transversus abdominis muscle thickness was measured by ultrasound imaging with a special transducer head device, at pre exercise, after 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks. RESULT: Data were analyzed using repeated ANOVA with the level of significance set at ${\alpha}=.05$. Transversus abdominis muscle thickness was influenced by contraction of the hip adductor muscles during bridge exercise in people without lower back pain. Compared with normal bridge exercise, transversus abdominis muscle thickness significantly increased in thickness during bridge exercise with contraction of the hip adductor muscles(p<.05). CONCLUSION: The results from this study showed that contraction of the hip adductor muscles during bridge exercise increased change in the transversus abdominis muscle thickness. These results can be a good source to prevent low back pain due to hip adductor weakness. Therefore, inducing activation of hip adductor with abdominal stabilizing exercise is more effective in patients with low back pain.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.438-443
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• 2021

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the difference in mask filters on the respiration rate of healthy people. Design: A randomized cross-over design. Methods: A total of 15 subjects were selected for this study (n=15). After filling out the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, the selected participants abstained from caffeinated beverages and meals 30 minutes before and sat in a chair 10 minutes before stabilizing their breathing. Afterwards, the lung function test was performed 3 times for each mask, and the maximum value was used. The provided masks were Mask Free, Dental Mask, KF80, and KF94. Exhalation was measured for 6 seconds for each mask, and breathing was stabilized by repeating inhalation and exhalation until the next time. Results: In this study, the difference in respiratory function according to the mask type was statistically significant except for FEV1 and FVC (p<0.05). As a result of post-hoc analysis, FVC, FEV1, PEF, and FEF values were significantly lower than those of the control group not wearing a mask (p<0.05). When wearing KF94, FVC, FEV1, PEF25-25%, and FEF were significantly lower than when wearing a dental mask (p<0.05). When wearing a KF80 mask, it was significantly lower in FVC and FEV1 than when wearing a dental mask (p<0.05). In FEV1/FVC, the difference by mask type was not statistically significant (p<0.05), but it was lower than the spirometry standard of COPD patients (FEV1/FVC<0.7). Conclusions: As Now that wearing a mask is essential, it has been confirmed that the mask affects the respiratory rate.Therefore, in the case of healthy adults, it is recommended to rest after wearing a mask if attention deficit or headache occurs. People with low breathing capacity are recommended to have low-intensity activities and frequent rest periods after wearing a mask.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.143-149
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• 2022

PCS needs to freely switch AC and DC to connect the battery, external AC loads and renewable energy in both directions for energy efficiency. Whenever converting happens, power loss inevitably occurs. Minimization of the power loss to save electricity and convert it for usage is a very critical function in PCS. PCS plays an important role in the ESS(Energy Storage System) but the importance of stabilizing semiconductors on PCB(Printed Circuit Board) should be empathized with a risk of failure such as a fire explosion. In this study, the temperature variation inside PCS was reviewed by cooling fan on top of PCS, and the vibration characteristics of PCS were analyzed during truck transportation for reliability of the product. In most cases, a cooling fan is mounted to control the inner temperature at the upper part of the PCS and components generating the heat placed on the internal aluminum cooling plate to apply the primary cooling and the secondary cooling system with inlet fans for the external air. Results of CFD showed slightly lack of circulating capacity but simulated temperatures were durable for components. The resonance points of PCS were various due to the complexity of components. Although they were less than 40 Hz which mostly occurs breakage, it was analyzed that the vibration displacement in the resonance frequency band was very insufficient. As a result of random-vibration simulation, the lower part was analyzed as the stress-concentrated point but no breakage was shown. The steel sheet could be stable for now, but for long-term domestic transportation, structural coupling may occur due to accumulation of fatigue strength. After the test completed, output voltage of the product had lost so that extra packaging such as bubble wrap should be considered.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.1439-1447
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• 2023

The fuel cycle characteristics of the IVG.1M reactor were studied within the framework of the research reactor conversion program to modernize the IVG.1M reactor. Optimum use of the nuclear fuel and reactor was achieved through routine methods which included partial fuel reloading combined with scheduled maintenance operations. Since, the additional problem in planning the fuel cycle of the IVG.1M reactor was the poisoning of the beryllium parts of the core, reflector, and control system. An assessment of the residual power and composition of spent fuel is necessary for the selection and justification of the technology for its subsequent management. Computational studies were performed using the MCNP6.1 program and the neutronics model of the IVG.1M reactor. The proposed scheme of annual partial fuel reloading allows for maintaining a high reactor reactivity margin, stabilizing it within 2-4 β_eff for 20 years, and achieving a burnup of 9.9-10.8 MW × day/kg U in the steady state mode of fuel reloading. Spent fuel immediately after unloading from the reactor can be placed in a transport packaging cask for shipping or safely stored in dry storage at the research reactor site.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2024

Small streams, despite their rich ecosystems, face challenges in vegetation assessment due to the limitations of traditional, time-consuming methods. This study presents a groundbreaking approach, combining unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs), convolutional neural networks(CNNs), and the vegetation differential vegetation index (VDVI), to revolutionize both assessment and management of stream vegetation. Focusing on Idong Stream in South Korea (2.7 km long, 2.34 km² basin area)with eight diverse revetment methods, we leveraged high-resolution RGB images captured by UAVs across five dates (July-December). These images trained a ResNeXt101 CNN model, achieving an impressive 89% accuracy in classifying vegetation cover(soil,water, and vegetation). This enabled detailed spatial and temporal analysis of vegetation distribution. Further, VDVI calculations on classified vegetation areas allowed assessment of vegetation vitality. Our key findings showcase the power of this approach:(a) TheCNN model generated highly accurate cover maps, facilitating precise monitoring of vegetation changes overtime and space. (b) August displayed the highest average VDVI(0.24), indicating peak vegetation growth crucial for stabilizing streambanks and resisting flow. (c) Different revetment methods impacted vegetation vitality. Fieldstone sections exhibited initial high vitality followed by decline due to leaf browning. Block-type sections and the control group showed a gradual decline after peak growth. Interestingly, the "H environment block" exhibited minimal change, suggesting potential benefits for specific ecological functions.(d) Despite initial differences, all sections converged in vegetation distribution trends after 15 years due to the influence of surrounding vegetation. This study demonstrates the immense potential of UAV-based remote sensing and CNNs for revolutionizing small-stream vegetation assessment and management. By providing high-resolution, temporally detailed data, this approach offers distinct advantages over traditional methods, ultimately benefiting both the environment and surrounding communities through informed decision-making for improved stream health and ecological conservation.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제17권7호
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• pp.694-705
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• 2006

본 논문은 Ku 위성 방송 대역에서 동작하는 선형 능동 위상 배열 안테나 시스템의 설계 및 실험에 관한 것으로, 안테나 시스템은 16개의 방사 능동 채널 및 16 채널 입력의 윌킨슨 전력 결합기 그리고 안정화 직류 전원 및 위상 제어 보드로 구성된다. 각 능동 채널 내에는 3-비트 디지털 위상 천이기가 존재하여 제어부로부터 위상을 제어 받아 전자적인 안테나 빔을 형성할 수 있다. 측정된 각 능동 채널간의 진폭 및 위상 편차는 각각 ${\pm}0.8dB$ 이하 및 ${\pm}15^{\circ}$ 이하였으며, 각 능동 채널의 잡음 지수는 동작 대역 내에서 1.2 dB 이하의 성능을 갖는다. 전체 안테나 시스템의 측정 성능은 동작 대역 내에서 23.07 dBi 이상의 안테나 이득과 - 11.17 dBc 이하의 사이드로브 레벨 그리고 정방향에서 -12.75 dBc 이하의 교차 편파 레벨을 보여 주었다. 또한, 능동 채널내 위상 제어를 통해 $10^{\circ},\;20^{\circ},\;30^{\circ}$의 빔 스캔 방사 패턴이 측정되었으며, 이때, 각각 1.1 dB, 2.5 dB, 3.6 dB의 빔 스캔 손실 성능을 보여 주었다.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.257-262
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• 2013

거친 바다를 운항하는 선박의 경우 횡 동요로 인해 선박 내의 장비운영 문제 및 탑승객들에게 큰 불편함을 초래한다. 따라서 횡동요 감쇠를 위한 목적으로 빌지 킬, 핀 안정기, 자이로스코프, ART(Anti-Rolling Tank), 타, 플랩 등 다양한 횡 동요 감쇠장치들이 사용되고 있다. 콴다효과는 콴다제트가 곡면의 표면을 따라 흐르며 주위 유동의 순환을 증가시켜 양력을 효과적으로 발생시키는 방법으로 핀의 양력성능을 향상시킬 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 모형시험 및 수치계산을 통해 콴다효과를 적용한 고정식 핀 안정기의 사용가능성을 검토하였다. 그 결과 받음각이 $0^{\circ}$에서, 제트모멘텀을 $C_j$ = 0.25 만큼 공급할 때, 기준 핀의 최대 작동각($26^{\circ}$)에서 발생되는 양력과 동일하게 발생되는 것으로 나타났다. 즉 받음각을 변화시키는 기존의 핀 안정기와 달리 받음각을 고정하고, 콴다효과를 통한 제트유동제어만으로 선박의 횡 동요를 능동적으로 제어 할 수 있을 것으로 보인다.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.222-238
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• 2000

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the effect of music therapy as a nursing intervention on changes in recovery of consciousness and vital signs for postoperative patients in the recovery room. The subject for this study were fifty three of postoperative patients who were transferred from the OR to the RR at Kwangju Christian Hospital in Kwangju City. Thirty of them were assigned to the experimental group, and twenty three, to the control group. The age of the subject was between twenty and sixty years of age. The subject had a general anesthesia without any special complications, and they were not completely awake. The data were collected for six months from July 1999 to February 2000. The method used was to compare the condition of the subjects in each group at the beginning and at certain times repeatedly. The features observed were the level of consciousness, the frequency of complaints of pain, and vital signs of the subject before and 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 60 minutes after hearing their favorite music for 30 minutes. The results are as follows 1. The recovery of consciousness was revealed through significant changes in facial expression, facial color, and grip strength in the experimental group more strongly than in the control group. No significant changes were shown in verbal order. The differences in recovery of consciousness in the pre-post music therapy between the two groups was not significant in verbal order, facial expression, or grip strength. However, significant changes were seen in facial color. 2. There were no significant differences between the two groups in changes in the frequency of pain complaints after music therapy. However, a significant difference was shown in the pre-post music therapy scres. 3. Vital signs did not show a significant difference between the two groups. However, the $SPO_2$ of the experimental group was significantly elevated after 60 minutes. The difference pre-post to the music therapy in the vital signs between two groups was significant only in body temperature. This study showed that the effect of music therapy given to postoperative patients is that it promotes changes in facial expression, facial color, and grip strength helping recovery of consciousness, stabilizing vital signs, elevating levels of $SPO_2$. and reducing complaints of pain. It is recommended that if the patient wants it music therapy be given right after surgery in the recovery room as a nursing intervention.

• 대한미생물학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.423-434
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• 1986

The role of macrophages in the resistance of ICR mice to Candida albicans and Salmonella typhimurium was assessed using silica, agent which selectively inactivates macrophages or poly-2-vinylpyridine-N-oxide(PVNO), a lysosomal stabilizing agent. In addition, effect of silica on humoral and cellular immune responses to sheep red blood cells(SRBC) or polyvinylpyroridone(PVP) was examind. Colonyforming units(CFU) of C. albicans or S. typhimurium in the spleen, livers and kidneys of silica-treated or diluent-treated mice were enumerated at various times after infection. Silica was given i. v. to mice at 4 days or 1 day before infection. Although there was no apparent differences in the number of CFU of C. albicans cultured from the spleens or livers of silica-treated and control mice at every assay period, significant differences in the number of CFU of C. albicans in the kidneys of silica-treated and control mice. Namely, silica given to mice 1 day before infection significantly increased the number of CFU of C. albicans in the kidneys at 2, 4 and 6 days after infection, but did not change the number of CFU at 8 days after infection. Silica given to mice at 4 days before infection significantly increased the number CFU in the kidneys at 2 and 4 days after infection, but rather decreased the number of CFU at 8 days after infection. The number of CFU of C. albians cultured from the kidneys of splenectomized which were experimentally infected mice was similar to the number recovered from sham-operated mice at 4 and 8 days postinfection irrespective of time of infection relative to operation. The pretreatment of mice with PVNO appeared to abrogate the silica-induced susceptibility of mice to C. albicans. PVNO alone showed somewhat protective effect against challenge with C. albicans. In contrast, silica treatment did not alter the number of CFU of S. typhimurium recovered from the spleens and kidneys of mice. The administration of silica to mice at 4 days or 1 day before SRBC immunization significantly suppressed delayed-type hypersensitivity(DTH) reactions to SRBC and antibody production to SRBC, a thymus-dependent antigen and PVP, a thymus-independent antigen. These results provide evidence that macrophages play an important role in susceptibility to Candida infection and strongly demonstrated that macrophages play an essential role in the induction of immune responses in mice.

• KDI Journal of Economic Policy
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.71-105
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• 2013

최근 유로지역의 재정위기 등으로 재정건전성의 중요성이 부각되면서 경기조절을 위한 수단으로 추경과 같은 통상적인 재정확장 수단 이외에 재정의 조기집행이 강조되고 있다. 원칙적으로 재정의 조기집행은 재정건전성에 영향을 미치지 않으면서 예산범위 내에서 시점 간 재원배분 조정을 통해 경기변동에 대응하는 재정정책 수단이다. 본 연구에서는 재정의 조기집행과 같이 재정지출의 시점 간 재원배분 조정이 경기조절에 얼마나 효과적인지를 실증적으로 살펴보고 있다. 구체적으로 우리나라의 통합재정수지 자료를 이용하여 계절적 요인을 제외한 1년 이내 주기의 변동을 추정한 후, 이를 시점 간 재원배분 조정 규모로 정의하고 종속변수인 실질 경제성장률에 대한 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 그 결과, 재정지출의 시점 간 재원배분 조정의 경기조절효과는 정책효과의 시차가 있기는 하지만 대체로 유의하게 나타났다. 한편, 거시모형을 이용한 시뮬레이션 결과, 특정 시점의 재원배분 변동은 동일 회계연도의 인접 시점에 반대 방향으로의 재원배분 조정이 있을 것임을 의미하는바, 전체적인 경기조절효과는 크지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 다만, 시점 간 재원배분 조정은 주요 거시경제변수의 변동성을 하락시켜 거시경제 안정화에 일부 기여하는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 이러한 안정화 효과는 금융위기 기간에는 명확하게 나타난 반면, 통상적인 경기변동 기간에는 그리 크지 않은 것으로 나타났다.