• Design & Manufacturing
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2019

In this study, micro cellular injection molding of automobile head lamp housing with uneven thickness structure was performed to obtain improvement on deformation and light-weight of the part. The thickness of the presented model was uniformly modified to control the deformation of the molded part. In order to maximize the lightweight ratio, the model having an average thickness of 2.0 mm were thinly molded to an average thickness of 1.6 mm. GFM(Gas Free Molding) and CBM(Core Back Molding) technology were applied to improve the problems of the conventional foam molding method. Equal Heat & Cool system was also applied by 3D cooling core and individual flow control system. Warpage of the molded parts with even cooling was minimized. To improve the mechanical properties of foamed products, complex resin containing nano-filler was used and variation of mechanical properties was evaluated. It was shown that the weight reduction ratio of products with light-weighted injection molding was 8.9 % and the deformation of the products was improved from the maximum of 3.6 mm to 2.0 mm by applying Equal Heat & Cool mold cooling system. Also the mechanical strength reduction of foamed product was less than 12% at maximum.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.124-132
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• 2019

출발물질로서 TEOS (tetraethoxysilane)와 CTMS (chlorotrimethylsilane)를 사용하여 물과의 가수분해 및 중축합 반응에 의해 발수 코팅 용액을 합성하였다. 또한 이 용액을 PMMA 시트 위에 도포하고 열처리하여 비불소계 발수 코팅 도막을 제조하였다. 코팅 도막은 수접촉각, UV-Vis 투과율 및 미세구조 관찰에 의해 분석되었다. CTMS/TEOS의 몰비를 0.6~1.0으로 변화시켜 제조 된 코팅 도막은 CTMS/TEOS의 몰 비가 0.8일 때 $107^{\circ}$의 최대 접촉각을 나타내었다. 또한 코팅 도막은 CTMS/TEOS의 몰 비가 0.6~0.8일 때 90%의 높은 가시광선 투과율을 보였다. 그러나 CTMS/TEOS의 몰 비가 0.9~1.0인 경우에는 거친 표면의 불균일한 형상으로 인해 코팅 도막은 70% 이하의 낮은 투과율을 보였다.

• Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.863-871
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• 2018

Objective To evaluate the association between progression of curvature of scoliosis, and correction for functional component in patients with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS). Methods We retrospectively reviewed medical data of patients prescribed custom molded foot orthosis (FO) to correct inequality of RCSPA (resting calcaneal stance position angle), and chose 52 patients (26 females, 26 males) with Cobb angle ${\geq}10^{\circ}$ in radiology and uneven pelvic level at iliac crest by different RCSPA (${\geq}3^{\circ}$) as a factor of functional scoliosis. They had different hump angle ${\geq}5^{\circ}$ in forward bending test, for idiopathic scoliosis component. Their mean age and mean period of wearing FO were $79.5{\pm}10.6months$ and $18.6{\pm}0.70months$. Results Cobb angle was reduced from $22.03^{\circ}{\pm}4.39^{\circ}$ initially to $18.86^{\circ}{\pm}7.53^{\circ}$ after wearing FO. Pelvis height difference and RCSPA difference, were reduced from $1.07{\pm}0.25cm$ initially to $0.60{\pm}0.36$, and from $4.25^{\circ}{\pm}0.71^{\circ}$ initially to $1.71^{\circ}{\pm}0.75^{\circ}$ (p<0.01). Cobb angle improved most in 9 months. However, there was no significant improvement for those with more than $25^{\circ}$ of Cobb angle initially. Mean Cobb angle improved in all age groups, but patients less than 6 years had clinically significant improvement of more than $5^{\circ}$. Conclusion JIS can have functional components, which should be identified and managed. Foot orthosis is useful in correcting functional factors, in the case of pelvic inequality caused by different RCSPA, for patients with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.499-505
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• 2018

Huanglongbing (HLB, Citrus greening disease) is one of the most devastating diseases that threaten citrus production worldwide. Although HLB presents systemically, low titer and uneven distribution of these bacteria within infected plants can make reliable detection difficult. It was known loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method has the advantages of being highly specific, rapid, efficient, and laborsaving for detection of plant pathogens. We developed a new LAMP method targeting gene contained tandem repeat for more rapid and sensitive detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), putative causal agent of the citrus huanglongbing. This new LAMP method was 10 folds more sensitive than conventional PCR in detecting the HLB pathogen and similar to that of real-time PCR in visual detection assay by adding SYBR Green I to mixture and 1% agarose gel electrophoresis. Positive reactions were achieved in reaction temperature 57, 60 and $62^{\circ}C$ but not $65^{\circ}C$. Although this LAMP method was not more sensitive than real-time PCR, it does not require a thermocycler for amplification or agarose gel electrophoresis for resolution. Thus, we expect that this LAMP method shows strong promise as a reliable, rapid, and cost-effective method of detecting the CLas in citrus and can be applied for rapid diagnosis is needed.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2019

With the increase in number of the athletic population and elderly demographic, the demand for orthopedic splints, which are used to support a damaged body, has rapidly increased. Current splints mainly consist of inner and outer parts, which are multiple fabrics covered with polyurethane and nonwoven fabrics, respectively. However, the laminated materials with directly applied pre-polymer coating lead to a high defect rate because of the uneven thickness on the surface. Thus, this study proposes an indirect coating method using a precise clearance controller, which enables the even application of the coating material on multiple inner parts while maintaining a constant thickness. In addition, a roll-to-roll (R2R) technique is applied instead of the sewing mechanism to bond the inner and outer materials together and enhance the productivity in the final stage. In the advanced methods, there is a storage tank that contains polyurethane, a clearance controller, and pairs of rollers in the upper and lower rows. To improve the quality of the products and optimize the equipment, three controllable factors are determined: the viscosity of polyurethane, angle of the gap controller and number of pairs of rollers in the R2R system.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.66-74
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• 2019

달 표면 전체에 걸쳐 열물성치를 확보하는 대신 단위 면적당 열질량을 이용하여 달 표면온도를 정확히 예측할 수 있는 개선된 집중계(Lumped System Model, LSM) 해석방법을 제시하였다. 최근에 발표된 연구에 기초하여 표토층 최상단의 단위 면적당 열 질량이 균일하다고 가정하고, 하부면 전도열유속 방정식을 이론적인 근거 하에 도입함으로써 DLRE 측정온도와 상당한 정도 잘 일치하는 달 표면의 온도지도를 구하였다. LSM 온도예측은 태양복사가 약한 황혼, 새벽 및 고위도 지역을 제외하면 DLRE 측정과 잘 일치하며, 이러한 지역에서의 온도 불일치는 하부 전도열유속 모델의 한계에 기인한다. 표면 지형과 열물성치가 매우 불균일한 지역에서 나타나는 비정상온도 영역을 제외하고 LSM 분석으로 생성된 달 표면 온도지도는 DLRE 측정 결과와 유사하다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.301-306
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• 2021

The skull has peripheral organs such as the crystalline lens and thyroid gland, which are highly radiosensitive, but the examination is performed without considering the uneven dose distribution due to the heel effect at the time of the current Skull Town's examination. However, no studies have been conducted on the exposure dose of surrounding organ tissues due to the difference in image density due to the heel effect and the non-uniformity of the dose. Using the cathode (-) and anode (+) set on the Tube to measure the scattered radiation along the Tube direction as a guide, change 30° and 37° in the cathode direction and 30° and 37° in the anode direction. It was given and investigated 5 times to obtain scattered radiation. image measurements were SNR, PSNR, RMSE, and MAE. Measurement results Measurement results of surrounding organ doses when the Tube direction was 30° and 37° The dose was low when the direction was cathodic in all organs (p<0.000). Both cathodes were higher in the image measurements(p<0.04). Continuous research may be needed for diagnostically valuable imaging and minimization of patient exposure dose.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.207-217
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• 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the seasonal changes in vitamin D levels in a healthy pediatric population living in mid-latitude East Asian urban areas. Methods: A pediatric population was selected from single secondary hospital visitors. Clinical data and serum vitamin D levels were collected retrospectively. Statistical analyses were performed based on the month of the blood sampling date, subject age, and vitamin D supplementation history. The data were categorized into three subgroups based on serum vitamin D levels-adequate (≥30 ng/mL), insufficient (20-29 ng/mL), and deficient (<20 ng/mL). Results: Of the 481 patients, 172 had vitamin D supplementation history. More than 70% of the total study population had inadequate vitamin D levels (<30 ng/mL). The non-supplemented group and the supplemented group showed significantly uneven monthly distribution of the adequate, insufficient, and deficient subgroups. Only the non-supplemented group showed significantly different average vitamin D levels in the summer months compared to the winter months. In the non-supplemented group, vitamin D levels were the lowest in March, the highest in August and September. Significant relevance was noted between vitamin D supplementation status and vitamin D serum level in February and March. There was no significant difference between different age groups in terms of the distribution of vitamin D levels. Conclusion: Currently-widespread vitamin D replacement methods seem to have some effect on increasing the overall serum vitamin D levels, specifically during late winter when natural serum vitamin D levels plunge. However, they are unable to fully compensate the seasonal fluctuation.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2014

Purpose: The corticospinal tract (CST) is known to be an important pyramidal tract for walking and motor function. However, very little is known about the functional role of the CST in the recovery of motor function. In the current study, we investigated the relation between the CST and motor function in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients. Methods: Fifty-four patients and 20 normal subjects were recruited. The Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) was used in measurement of the walking ability. We classified patients into three groups according to the ability to walk independently: group A, patients who could not walk independently (FAC: 0-2); group B, patients who could walk independently (FAC: 3); and group C, patd walk functionally (stairs and uneven surfaces, FAC 4-5). The Motricity Index (MI) was used to measure the motor function of the affected upper and lower extremities (maximum score: 100). The fractional anisotropy (FA) value, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value, and fiber volume of the CST were used for the diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) parameters. Results: In terms of the CST of the unaffected hemisphere, the FA value of group A was significantly lower than that of normal controls (p <0.05). The fiber volume of group C was significantly higher than that of normal controls (p <0.05). In contrast, the ADC values of all patient groups and the control group did not show any difference (p >0.05). In terms of lower MI and total MI, significant differences were observed between all patient groups (p <0.05). In addition, significant differences in terms of the upper MI scores were observed between groups A and C and between groups B and C (p <0.05); however, no significant difference was observed between groups A and B (p>0.05). Conclusion: The increased fiber volume of the CST in the unaffected hemisphere appears to be related to functional walking ability in chronic stroke patients. This result would be useful for elucidation of the neural recovery mechanism of walking and the investigation of new modalities for the recovery of walking following a stroke with CST injury.

• 의정연구
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.29-54
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• 2018

본 논문은 2012년 제18대 대통령선거와 2017년 제19대 대통령선거 사이의 상반된 결과에 주목하여, 과연 보수 유권자들의 정치적 태도와 선호가 5년 동안 어떻게 변화하였으며 이러한 변화가 어떻게 제19대 대통령선거에서의 투표선택의 차이를 가져왔는지 분석하고 있다. 두 번의 대통령선거에 걸친 패널자료를 사용하여 본 논문은 2012년 박근혜 후보를 지지했던 유권자들 사이에서 보수 정당 및 후보에 대한 이념적 정서적 평가가 악화된 것은 사실이지만, 이 중 정작 2017년의 투표선택에는 정당 요인보다는 후보자 요인이 훨씬 중요한 영향을 끼쳤다는 사실을 발견하였다. 또한 보수 유권자들 사이에서 정치적 경제적 정책선호에 있어서 분화가 발생한 것은 사실이지만, 이러한 분화가 실제 투표선택에 끼친 영향력은 아직까지 미미하다는 사실을 발견하였다. 결론에서는 이러한 발견이 제19대 대통령선거의 결과를 해석하고 앞으로의 한국 선거정치를 전망하는데 있어서 가지는 함의에 대해서 논의한다.