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Effects of Contrast Agent Concentration on the Signal Intensity and Turbo Factor of TSE and Slice-selective IR in T1-weighted Contrast Imaging

  • Han, Yong Soo;Lee, Soo Chul;Lee, Dong Yong;Choi, Jiwon;Lee, Jong Woong;Kweon, Dae Cheol
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.115-124
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    • 2016
  • The present study analyzes T1 TSE and T1 slice sel. IR (dark_fluid) signal strength according to the degree of gadolinium contrast agent dilution and analyzes the turbo factors with regard to changes in the maximum and overall signal strength to study correlations between changes and signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) and compare peak-to-peak SNR (PSNR) enhancement in order to improve the quality of T1-weighted images. Enhancement TR (600 msec) evaluated to determine the T1 TSE turbo factor and obtain the maximum signal strength, T1WI were used sequentially to experiment with turbo factors_1-4. T1 slice sel. IR (dark-fluid) was used to sequentially test turbo factors_2-5 but not turbo factor_1 at a TR (1500 msec) and compare data at an increase in T1 of 900 msec. The T1 TSE was reduced according to the contrast agent concentration. Phantom signal strength increased, whereas turbo factors_1-4 exhibited maximum signal strength at a concentration of 3 mmol, followed by a gradual decrease. In the turbo factors_2-5, the signal strength increased sharply to maximum signal strength at 0.7 mmol, followed by a reduction. T1 TSE had a greater maximum signal strength than did T1 slice sel. IR (dark_fluid). A comparison of SNR found that T1 TSE imaging was superior (33.3 dB) in turbo factor_1 and T1 slice sel. IR (dark_fluid) was highest (33.9 dB) at turbo factor_5. A PSNR comparison analysis was not sufficient to distinguish between the images obtained with both techniques at 30 dB or higher under all experimental conditions.

Developing a Model for Estimating Leaf Temperature of Cnidium officinale Makino Based on Black Globe Temperature (흑구온도를 이용한 천궁 엽온 예측 모델 개발)

  • Seo, Young Jin;Nam, Hyo Hoon;Jang, Won Cheol;Lee, Bu Yong
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.447-454
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    • 2018
  • Background: The leaf temperature ($T_{LEAF}$) is one of the most important physical parameters governing water and carbon flux, including evapotranspiration, photosynthesis and respiration. Cnidium officinale is one of the important folk medicines for counteracting a variety of diseases, and is particularly used as a traditional medicinal crop in the treatment of female genital inflammatory diseases. In this study, we developed a model to estimate $T_{Leaf}$ of Cnidium officinale Makino based on black globe temperature ($T_{BGT}$). Methods and Results: This study was performed from April to July 2018 in field characterized by a valley and alluvial fan topography. Databases of $T_{LEAF}$ were curated by infrared thermometry, along with meteorological instruments, including a thermometer, a pyranometer, and an anemometer. Linear regression analysis and Student's t-test were performed to evaluate the performance of the model and significance of the parameters. The correlation coefficient between observed $T_{LEAF}$ and calculated $T_{BGT}$ obtained using an equation, developed to predict $T_{LEAF}$ based on $T_{BGT}$ was very high ($r^2=0.9500$, p < 0.0001). There was a positive relationship between $T_{BGT}$ and solar radiation ($r^2=0.8556$, p < 0.0001), but a negative relationship between $T_{BGT}$ and wind speed ($r^2=0.9707$, p < 0.0001). These results imply that heat exchange in leaves seems to be mainly controlled by solar radiation and wind speed. The correlation coefficient between actual and estimated $T_{BGT}$ was 0.9710 (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: The developed model can be used to accurately estimate the $T_{Leaf}$ of Cnidium officinale Makino and has the potential to become a practical alternative to assessing cold and heat stress.

Study on the affect of abuse and neglect On juvenile delinquencies -Focused on Gyeonggi-do and Seoul social welfare- (청소년의 비행에 영향을 미치는 학대와 방임에 관한 연구 -경기도와 서울에 있는 사회복지시설을 중심으로-)

  • Lee, Mi-Ja;Cho, Sung-Je
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.182-188
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study is to acknowledge how influences of abuse and neglect affect juvenile delinquencies. We created this study by surveying 180 random students from April 1, 2013 to August 5, 2013. Frequency analysis, t-test, and correlation analysis were used for data analysis in this study. The significance level of empirical analysis was verified as 5%. As the result, First, physical abuse depends on the age difference Second, emotional abuse depends on the lower ranked students. Third, The more often the sexual abuse, the more frequent the seriousness of juvenile delinquencies occurred. Also, Fourth, neglect had a significant difference in religion. The religion that was related to neglect is in this order: Christian being the most, non-religious, others and Catholic being the least. This study showed that compared to physical abuse, emotional abuse was a critical factor of having juvenile delinquencies. This result will be used for the prevention of juvenile delinquencies later on.

A Comparative Analysis on Alexithymia, Rumination, Depression and Somatic Symptoms by Sasang Constitution in Geoje area (사상체질에 따른 감정표현불능 성향, 반추사고, 우울감 및 신체화증상의 비교 분석: 거제지역에 거주하는 일반인을 대상으로)

  • Lee, Bong-Hee;Lee, Woo-Kyeong
    • Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.330-342
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    • 2013
  • Objectives This study was to examine the differences on alexithymia, rumination, depression and somatic symptoms by each Sasang constitution, and aimed at combining the psychological construct with Korean medical treatment. Methods One hundred eighty men and women aged from 20 to 69 who reside in Geoje-si were selected, and data from 173 people consisting of the three constitutions-Soyangin(39), Taeeumin(83), and Soeumin(51), excepted the minority sample of Taeyangin(7 people)-were analyzed. Collected data were analyzed and tested by IBM SPSS Statistics 20: frequency analysis for demographic data; t-test for gender differences; one-way ANOVA for differences among three constitutions; and Pearson correlation analysis for the correlation between variables. Results The result of t-test taken for the gender differences between variables was not significant. According to the result of one-way ANOVA conducted by different Sasang constitutions, no variables showed a significant result except that of alexithymia. The correlation analysis showed that the alexithymia had positive correlation with rumination, depression, and somatic symptoms. Rumination was in positive correlation with depression and somatic symptoms. Especially, depression had high positive correlation with somatization symptoms. Among the variables analyzed by each constitution, only the survey result of the alexithymia was significant. Conclusions Given that each constitution showed different levels of the alexithymia, it can be concluded that therapeutic intervention in the treatment for the Taeeumin who shows a high level of alexithymia is needed to improve their emotional recognition and expression. In this context, application of program which focus on the emotional ability such as emotion coaching to the Korean medical treatment is expected to improve alexithymia, depression, and somatic symptoms.

Improvement of the detection limit of rapid detection kit for Salmonella Typhimurium using image analysis system (이미지 분석을 이용한 살모넬라 신속 진단키트의 측정감도 향상)

  • Lee, Sangdae;Kim, Giyoung;Park, Saet-Byeol;Moon, Ji-Hea
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.421-425
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    • 2012
  • The objective of this study was to improve the detection limit of rapid detection kit for Salmonella Typhimurium by image analysis system. The rapid detection kit was comprised of four elements: sample pad, conjugate pad, nitrocellulose pad and absorbent pad. Gold nanoparticle and Salmonella antibody were used as a tag and a receptor. Salmonella antibody and goat rabbit IgG antibody were used as test and control lines on nitrocellulose membrane. The color intensity of test line began to increase from $10^5CFU/mL$ of Salmonella sample. A multiple linear regression analysis was employed to explain the relationship between predicted and measured number of Salmonella cells. The developed model could successfully predict the cell number of Salmonella with validation against extra-experimental result.

Study on Factors that Influence Cancer Screening Rate in Urban and Rural Areas (도.농촌지역 암 검진 수검률 영향 요인 연구)

  • Lee, Jin-Woo;Ahn, Sang-Yoon;Kim, Kwang-Hwan
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.269-278
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    • 2012
  • In this research, the factor having an effect on the cancer check inspection through the cancer check service and process, of desiring against the cancer check examinee living in the illustration and rural area environment, and analysis about the result tries to be sought for. This research performed the frequency analysis, cross analysis, t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis and came to the conclusion. The examination reservation procedure, medical team professionalism, examination contents of notice, result of medical examination explanation, examination notification date, and examination duration of subscription was analyzed as the significance factor as the factor reached to the urban district inspection. And the examination contents of notice, total examination time, result of medical examination explanation, medical team professionalism, examination duration of subscription, and process of the medical examination explanation as to rural area, was analyzed as the significance factor. The cancer check was inspected according to the illustration and farming village and there was no big difference in the significance factor having an effect on the inspection. However, the Profiling about the examination procedure and service has to be continuously performed. And the differentiation strategy and policy considering the illustration and fairness between rural areas are required.

An Analysis of 2012 Korean Youth Health Risk Behavior On-line Survey Data for Exploring Physical Health Determinants of High School Students (고등학생의 신체적 건강 영향요인 규명을 위한 청소년 건강행태 온라인조사 자료 분석)

  • Lee, Hong-Jik
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.117-124
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    • 2015
  • This study explored the determinant variables of physical health of the high school students in Korea. Specifically, it explored how the sociodemographic characteristics factor, school factor, delinquent behaviors factor of the students affect their physical health using the 2012 Korean Youth Health Risk Behavior On-line Survey. Using the case of 36,889, this study conducted frequency analysis, t-test, F-test, and multiple regression analysis. As the result of total multiple regression analysis, gender, father's educational level, sibling(s), economic status, grade, academic record, problem drinking, drug use were statistically significant determinant variables of physical health of the high school students in Korea. Also, it delivered some implications for enhancing their physical health.

A Study on the impact of the Adolescent Resilience on Suicidal Ideation, and the Suicide Prevention -Based on External Protective Factors (청소년 탄력성이 자살충동에 미치는 영향과 자살예방에 관한 연구-외적보호요인을 중심으로)

  • Kim, Gil-Young;Cho, Sung-Je
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.14 no.5
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    • pp.2131-2139
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    • 2013
  • This study clearly identify the correlation between adolescents resiliency and suicidal ideation and more effective to strengthen the external protective factors for adolescents suicide prevention alternatives presented. Research subjects were 243 boy and girl first year students in a high school located in Kyunggi Province; Questionnaires were distributed for one week from March 5, 2013. Frequency analysis, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, t-test, one-way ANOVA, etc. were executed. All empirical tests were verified with 5% of significance level. From the result of analysis, suicidal ideation has a negative correlation with the adolescent resilience, and especially, when interaction in family dimension and the care, expectation level of school and peer dimension become higher, suicidal ideation was reduced. The implications of this study suggest that the material prepared for suicide prevention policy based on the results of a study on the impact of adolescents resiliency to suicidal ideation.

Relations between Conflict Management Style of Private Security Guards in Organizational Effectiveness (민간경호경비조직의 갈등관리방식과 조직성과의 관계)

  • Park, Young-Man;Kim, Eun-Jung;Jung, Joo-Sub;Kang, Ho-Jung
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.10 no.9
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    • pp.375-386
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study aimed to examine relations between conflict management method and organization of private security companies. 286 guards who worked at security compromies in Seoul in 2010 were selected by using the method of judgment sampling and 279 guards were used for analysis. Reliability of questionnaire used for this study was over .642 in value of Cronbach's $\alpha$. Collected data was analyzed by using factor analysis, reliability analysis, t-test, F-test, multiple regression analysis and SPSSWIN 17.0. The result is as follows. First, conflict management method for security guards is different depending on socio-demographic features. Second, organizational performance of security guards is different depending on socio-demographic features. Third, conflict management method of security guards has effect on organizational performance. The higher the method of managing conflict through integration, compromise, favor and governance, the higher cohesion, organizational immersion and job satisfaction.

The Importance-Performance Analysis on the Service Quality of Local Cultural Festivals(Based on Pyeongchang Hyoseok Culture Festival in 2013) (지역문화축제의 서비스품질에 대한 중요도-성취도 분석(2013 평창효석문화제를 중심으로))

  • Lee, Je-Yong
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.14 no.5
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    • pp.411-424
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    • 2014
  • This study tries to establish the evaluation standards of the service quality of local cultural festivals in an effort to identify public awareness of those festivals. Also, based on the importance-performance importance-performance analysis on the service quality, this research is aimed at finding ways to enhance service quality and to improve operation plans in more efficient ways for the maximization of visitors' use of festivals. Ultimately, the current study seeks to make a contribution to improving the quality of local cultural festivals. The results of the correspondence t-test analysis of importance and performance revealed that significant differences were found in following items of five factors; 1) in the responsiveness factor, the presence or absence of rest space, facility guide, communication, and installation of public restroom/cleanliness 2) in the certainty factor, food prices and staff members' kindness 3) in the reliability factor, all items including festival pamphlets (to the festival venue), guidance facilities/signposts, hospitality, schedule information, and quick responses 4) in the tangibility factor as well, all items such as the awareness of local culture, benefits, and storytelling 5) in the empathy factor, diversity of events and festival contents.