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A study of transmittance and color change of various photochromic lenses by an UVA lamp (UVA광원에 의한 Photochromic lens의 색비율 제어에 관한 연구)

  • Lim, Yong-Moo;Jung, Ju Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.185-191
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    • 2003
  • In this study, We measured transmittance and color change of various photochromic lens as a function of temperature(6, 12, $28^{\circ}C$), irradiation time of UVA lamp and the types of materials(plastic and glass) and distribution of photochromic ingredients(coated and bulk type). The coated-type photochromic lens showed higher saturated value than bulk-type lens without regard to temperature. And darkening rate of smoke color lenses were higher compare to brown lens in case of glass photochromic lens. All of photochromic lens passed ANSI Z80.3 regulation in transmittance and color independent of temperature. The saturated values of plastic photochromic lens excluded coated-type and glass photochromic lens were ranked as cosmetic use. The saturated value of coated-type. Tbr and TMs were general applications in $6^{\circ}C$ and $12^{\circ}C$, but cosmetic purpose in $28^{\circ}C$. The darkening rate was increased with decreasing temperature, whereas the fading rate became higher with increasing temperature.

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Evaluation of Transmittance Characteristics of Contact Lenses (콘택트렌즈의 광투과율 특성 평가)

  • Yu, Dong-Sik;Moon, Byeong-Yeon;Kim, Do-Hyung;Paik, Sun-Mok
    • Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.37-45
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    • 2007
  • We have measured the spectral transmittances of UV blocking soft contact lenses, regular soft contact lenses and regular RGP lenses using the method suggested in ANSI Z80.20 standard. In order to evaluate visible light transmitting and UV blocking characteristics, we have calculated transmittances by integrating over the specific spectral ranges, i.e., visible light, UVA, UVB and UVC. We found that mean transmittances of visible light for all three categories were over 90.0 % which could be considered as within acceptable range for a contact lens. The transmittance of the UVA and UVB radiation for the UV blocking soft lenses except some cases was within UVR (Ultraviolet radiation) transmittance standard. The UV blocking ability of regular soft and RGP lenses was poor as rather expected. These results will be expected to assist clinical opticians and practitioners in utilizing the transmittance characteristics about the contact lens.

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Effect of Antioxidation and Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 from Ligularia fischeri (곰취의 항산화와 UVA에 의한 MMP-1 발현 저해효과)

  • Na, Young;Kim, Jin-Hwa;Sim, Gwan-Sub;Lee, Bum-Chun;Pyo, Hyeong-Bae
    • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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    • v.32 no.3 s.58
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    • pp.129-134
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    • 2006
  • In this study, we examined the effects of antioxidant, lipid peroxidation inhibition and suppression of UVA-induced MMP-1 expression in human dermal fibroblasts. Ligularia fischeri extract showed free radical scavenging effect by 82.3% at 5 mg/mL and superoxide radical scavenging effect by 79.3% at 5 mg/mL in the kanthine/xanthine oxidase system, respectively. At the concentration of $500{\mu}g/mL$, L. fischeri extract showed 97% inhibition on lipid peroxidation of linoleic acid. UVA induced MMP expression in human dermal fibroblasts was reduced 35% by treatment with $100{\mu}g/mL$ of L. fischeri extract. These results suggest that L. fischeri extract can be used for an anti-aging agent by antioxidation, lipid peroxidation inhibition and reducing UVA-induced MMP-1 production.

Evaluation of Growth Performance, Meat Quality and Sensory Attributes of the Broiler Fed a Diet supplemented with Curry Leaves (Murraya koenigii)

  • Nuwan, K.A. Sameera;Wickramasuriya, Samiru Sudharaka;Jayasena, Dinesh D.;Tharangani, R.M. Himali;Song, Zhang;Yi, Young-Joo;Heo, Jung Min
    • Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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    • v.43 no.3
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    • pp.169-176
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    • 2016
  • An experiment was conducted to evaluate the growth performance and meat quality traits of broilers fed a diet supplemented with dry-ground curry leaves (Murraya koenigii). A total of 750 one-day-old broiler chicks (Cobbs 500) were arranged in the experiment with a completely randomized design and allotted to one of five treatments, with $T_1-Control$ and $T_2-T_5$ curry leaves powder levels (i.e., 0.3%, 0.6%, 0.9% and 1.2%, respectively). The initial body weights, final body weights and daily feed intake were measured over an experimental period of 32 days. At the conclusion of the experiment, the carcass weights and meat quality parameters were measured. The birds fed diets supplemented with curry leaves powder had a higher weight gain (P<0.05; ADG), improved feed conversion ratio (P<0.05; FCR) and lower mortality (P<0.05) rates compared to the birds in the control group. Nonetheless, there was no difference (P>0.05) in feed intake among the dietary treatments. Similarly, supplementation of curry leaves powder had no effect (P>0.05) on the proportions of the carcass, leg meat and drumstick. No differences were (P>0.05) observed in cooking loss or the pH of meat from broilers fed the curry leaves supplemented diet. However, curry leaf supplementation affected (P<0.05) the meat water holding capacity. A sensory evaluation showed higher levels of taste and tenderness in meat from broilers fed with curry leaves powder. In conclusion, our results suggested that curry leaves powder improved the growth performance of broilers, with a lower incidence of mortality and improvement of some meat qualities.

A Study of Development Antibacterial Cosmetic Case using UV Wavelength

  • Yum, Seung Hoon;Jung, In Geung;Jeong, Jae Young;Hwang, You Jin
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.25 no.5
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    • pp.179-186
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    • 2020
  • In this study, we propose an antibacterial cosmetic case using UV wavelengths. UVC have excellent antibacterial strength in terms of economics and convenience. The purpose of experiments was to prove it and to select a suitable permeability material. In experiments, UVA, UVC machanics and the competitor product were used to measure and compare the antibacterial strength of antibacterial cosmetic case using UV wavelength. S. aureus, a gram-positive strain, was used subject to the experiment, and the antibacterial strength measured and compared the number of colonies using the plate count technique. As a result, both UVA and UVC showed antibacterial activity, and UVC showed the most powerful antibacterial activity. In Conclusion, the Quartz glass was the most suitable of the permeable materials, but the more thick the examined quartz material became the less antibacterial strength.

Effect on Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 in Human Dermal Fibroblasts by Production of Exopolysaccharide from Mycelial Culture of Grifola frondosa (잎새버섯이 생산하는 세포외 다당체의 사람 섬유아세포에서 Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 발현저해 효과)

  • Sim Gwan Sub;Bae Jun Tae;Lee Dong Hwan;Kim Jin Hwa;Lee Bum Chun;Choe Tae Boo;Pyo Hyeong Bae
    • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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    • v.31 no.2 s.51
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    • pp.161-167
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    • 2005
  • We investigated the effect on inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) in human dermal fibroblast (HDF) by production of exopolysaccharide (GF-glucan) from mycelial culture of Grifola frondosa HB0071. The photoprotective potential of GF-glucan was tested in HDF exposed to ultraviolet-A (UVA) light. It was revealed that GF-glucan had an inhibitory effect on MMP-1 expression in UVA-irradiated HDF without any significant cytotoxicity. The treatment of UVA-irradiated HDF with GF-glucan resulted in a dose-dependent degrease in the expression level of MMP-1 protein and mRNA (by maximum $54.4\%$ at an $0.5\%$ GF-glucan). These results suggest that GF-glucan obtained from mycelial culture of G. frondosa HB0071 may contribute to inhibitory action in photoaging by reducing the MMP-1 related matrix degradation system.

Quality traits of pork from cross-bred local pigs reared under free-range and semi-intensive systems

  • Ranasinghe, Navoda;Ranasinghe, Madushika Keshani;Tharangani, Himali;Nawarathne, Shan Randima;Heo, Jung Min;Jayasena, Dinesh Darshaka
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.48 no.3
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    • pp.455-464
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    • 2021
  • This study was conducted to evaluate meat quality traits, proximate composition, fatty acid profile and sensory attributes of pork produced under free-range and semi-intensive pig rearing systems. Longissimus dorsi muscles from pork carcasses were taken just after the slaughtering of finishing pigs reared under semi-intensive and free-range systems to test the meat quality parameters (pH, color, water holding capacity, and cooking loss), proximate composition (moisture, protein, fat, and ash) and fatty acid profile. Furthermore, the organoleptic properties were evaluated using 30 untrained panelists. The results revealed that the system of rearing did not affect (p > 0.05) the proximate composition, water holding capacity, color, pH and cooking loss of pork along with the fatty acid composition except for vaccenic acid (p < 0.05). The monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) content was affected (p < 0.05) by the rearing system while no effects were observed on the unsaturated fatty acid: saturated fatty acid ratio and omega-six to omega-three fatty acids ratios (p > 0.05). No difference was observed (p > 0.05) concerning the sensory attributes although pork obtained from the free-range system had the highest scores. In conclusion, the system of rearing did not show a significant effect on the meat quality parameters, composition and sensory attributes of pork obtained from cross-bred pigs.

Evaluation of Salmonella cross contamination at retail chicken meat outlets in Kandy, Sri Lanka

  • Alwis, Upeksha S.;Mudannayake, Deshani C.;Jayasena, Dinesh D.;Ubeyarathna, Kamalika J.H.
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.35-40
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    • 2014
  • This study was carried out to evaluate the Salmonella cross contamination at retail chicken meat outlets in Kandy, Sri Lanka and to identify the risk factors for Salmonella contamination at retail chicken meat outlets. Fifteen retail chicken meat outlets in Kandy area were randomly selected. Pre-tested questionnaires were used to collect data for identifying risk factors of Salmonella cross contamination at retail outlets and swab samples from meat contact surfaces/utensils were obtained. Out of 57 swab samples collected from meat contact surfaces/utensils, the overall prevalence of Salmonella cross contamination was 21%. Weighing scale (33%), meat containing trays/buckets (27%) and cutting board (25%) showed the highest percentage of Salmonella prevalence whereas knife and showcase showed relatively low percentages, 14% and 9%, respectively. Retail chicken outlets with slaughtering facilities had a significantly higher prevalence of Salmonella cross contamination than those without slaughtering facilities. This higher rate of Salmonella cross contamination at retail chicken meat outlets could be attributed to lack of proper cold chains and minimal facilities, and poor level of hygiene in those outlets.

Effect of the Selaginella tamariscina Extract on Antioxidation and Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 in Human Skin Fibroblasts (권백 추출물의 인간 피부 섬유아세포에서의 항산화와 Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 발현저해효과)

  • 심관섭;김진화;박성민;이범천;윤여표;표형배
    • YAKHAK HOEJI
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    • v.48 no.2
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    • pp.165-170
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    • 2004
  • The production of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) by the UV irradiated skin fibroblast and the degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) by these enzymes is known as one of the main reasons of photoaging. In this paper, to investigate the relationship between aging and Selaginella tamariscina extract (STE), we investigated the effects of antioxidant and expression of UVA-induced MMP-1 in human dermal fibroblasts. STE was found to show scavenging activities of radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) with the $IC_{50}$/ values of 65.1 $\mu\textrm{g}$/$m\ell$ against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH) radical and 40.9 $\mu\textrm{g}$/$m\ell$ against superoxide radicals in the xanthine/xanthine oxidase system, respectively. UVA induced MMP expression was reduced 75.5% by treatment with STE, and MMP-1 mRNA expression was reduced in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore STE was able to significantly inhibition of MMP expression in protein and mRNA level. All these results suggested that STE may act as an anti-aging agent by antioxidation and reducing UVA-induced MMP-1 production.

User-Centric Virtual Appliance(UVA) Development in VHG based Metacomputing Middleware Environment (VHG 기반 메타컴퓨팅 미들웨어 환경에서 사용자 중심의 가상 가전기기(UVA) 개발)

  • Park, Sung-Hwan;Han, Dong-Yun;Son, Young-Sung;Kim, Kyong-Sok
    • Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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    • 2006.10d
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    • pp.518-523
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    • 2006
  • 최근에 홈네트워크 분야에서 각 서비스의 특징에 따라 UPnP, HAVi, Jini등과 같은 다양한 홈네트워크 미들웨어들이 생겨나게 되었고 이들을 통합하기 위한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 대부분의 홈네트워크 미들웨어를 통합하려고 하는 연구들은 시스템을 구축에 대한 비용이 부담된다는 것과 시스템 구축 후에 새로운 홈네트워크 미들웨어가 추가될 때 이미 구축되어 있는 시스템과의 호환이 너무 어렵다는 두 가지 문제점이 있다. 이러한 문제점들을 해결하기 위해 XML을 이용한 VHG 기반 메타컴퓨팅 미들웨어[7]를 설계했었다. 이를 XBI-Middleware라고 한다. 본 논문에서는 이 미들웨어를 바탕으로 한 환경에서 사용자가 UVAML (User-centric Virtual Appliance Markup Language)을 이용하여 간단한 사나리오 작성을 하게 한다. 이로 인해 가정 내 존재하는 가전기기들 사이의 연관성 있는 동작을 가능케 하는 사용자 중심의 가상 가전기기를 개발한다. 이를 UVA (User-centric Virtual Appliance)라고 한다. 이와 더불어 시나리오 상에 포함된 가전기기가 특정 이유로 홈네트워크에서 이탈할 경우에 나타나는 잘못된 시나리오 동작과 불필요한 시나리오 정보 저장으로 인한 스토리지 낭비와 같은 문제점들을 해결하고 그 가전기기가 다시 홈네트워크로 들어오게 되었을 경우 다시 그 시나리오의 동작을 가능케 하기 위한 시나리오 복구 방안을 제안한다.

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