• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.346-351
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• 2014

안전한 수혈을 위한 정확한 혈액형 검사는 필수적이다. 최근에는 혈액은행 검사 분야에 검사의 오류를 줄이고 검사의 효율을 높이기 위해 자동화 장비가 도입되어 사용되고 있으나 중소병원에서 이용하기에는 매우 고가로 도입하기가 어렵다. 이에 본 연구에서는 혈액형 검사결과를 저장 및 재확인 할 수 있고, 이미지 프로세싱에 의해 결과가 판독되는 원주응집법을 이용한 혈액형 검사 판독기를 개발하였다. ABO 및 RhD 혈액형 검사가 의뢰된 148개의 검체와 비예기항체 검사가 의뢰된 154개의 검체를 대상으로 판독 결과를 비교한 결과, 양성과 음성의 판독 및 반응강도의 판독이 100%일치하였다. 본 연구에서 개발된 판독기는 추가적인 검증을 거친다면 중소형 병원에서도 쉽게 도입하여 효율적이며, 경제적으로 이용할 수 있을 것이다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.110-113
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• 2001

In controlling chronic intractable pains, the current therapeutic methods used are exercise, over the counter medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy, opioid medication, neural blockade, operation, etc., spinal cord stimulation being the last resort. Spinal cord stimulation was initiated when Shearly and others clinically tested the Gate control theory of Melzack and Wall. This had triggered the advancement of theoretic research on the mechanism and hardware necessary and has resulted in an accumulation of clinical experiences. This is known to be effective for treating sympathetic pain, arachnoiditis, failed back pain syndrome, radiculopathy, peripheral vascular disease, phantom limb syndrome, post-herpetic neuralgia, peripheral neuropathy, and angina pectoris. This report describes our experience in experimental spinal cord stimulation in patients with simultaneous post-herpetic neuralgia and herniated intervertebral disc. There wasn't any improvement in the post-herpetic neuralgia but the symptoms of a herniated intervertebral disc was much ameliorated. This was quite an unexpected result. The patient's back pain returned when the stimulation stopped.

• 한국동물번식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물번식학회 2003년도 학술발표대회 발표논문초록집
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• pp.18-18
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• 2003

In human, sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS) is synonyms for the sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of an infant. The incidence of SIDS has been estimated to be from 1 to 3%. Cloning has a relatively high rate of late abortion and early postnatal death, particularly when somatic cells are used as donors of nuclei and rates as high as 40 to 70% have been reported. However, the mechanisms for SIDS in cloned animals are not known yet. To date, few reports provide detailed information regarding phenotypic abnormality of cloned pigs. In this study, most of the cloned piglets were alive at term and readily recovered respiration. However, approximately 82% of male cloned piglets (81/22) died within a week after birth. Significant findings from histological examinations showed that 42% of somatic cloned male piglets died earlier than somatic cloned female piglets, most probably due to severe congestion of lung and liver or neutrophilic inflammation in brain, which indicates that unexpected phenotypes can appear as a result of somatic cell cloning. No anatomical defects in cloned female piglets were detected, but three of the piglets had died by diarrhea due to bacterial infection within 15 days after birth. Although most of male cloned piglets can be born normal in terms of gross anatomy, they develop phenotypic anomalies that include leydig cell hypoplasia and growth retardation post-delivery under adverse fetal environment and depigmentation of hair- and skin-color form puberty onset. This may provide a mechanism for development of multiple organ system failure in some cloned piglets. Th birth weights of male cloned pig in comparison with those of female cloned piglets are significantly reduced(0.8 vs 1.4kg) and showed longer gestational day(120 vs 114). In conclusion, brain meningitis and hepatopneumonic congestion are a major risk factor for SIDS and such pregnancy in cloned animals requires close and intensive antenatal monitoring.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.143-148
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• 2008

Objective: Postoperative delirium (POD) is characterized by an acute change in cognitive function and can result in longer hospital stays, higher morbidity rates, and more frequent discharges to long-term care facilities. In this study, we investigated the incidence and risk factors of POD in 224 patients older than 70 years of age, who had undergone a neurosurgical operation in the last two years. Methods: Data related to preoperative factors (male gender, >70 years, previous dementia or delirium, alcohol abuse, serum levels of sodium, potassium and glucose, and co-morbidities), perioperative factors (type of surgery and anesthesia, and duration of surgery) and postoperative data (length of stay in recovery room, severity of pain and use of opioid analgesics) were retrospectively collected and statistically analyzed. Results: POD appeared in 48 patients (21.4%) by postoperative day 3. When we excluded 26 patients with previous dementia or delirium, 17 spontaneously recovered by postoperative day 14, while 5 patients recovered by postoperative 2 months with medication, among 22 patients with newly developed POD. The univariate risk factors for POD included previously dementic or delirious patients, abnormal preoperative serum glucose level, pre-existent diabetes, the use of local anesthesia for the operation, longer operation time (>3.2 hr) or recovery room stay (>90 mini, and severe pain (VAS>6.8) requiring opioid treatment (p<0.05). Backward regression analysis revealed that previously dementic patients with diabetes, the operation being performed under local anesthesia, and severe postoperative pain treated with opioids were independent risk factors for POD. Conclusion: Our study shows that control of blood glucose levels and management of pain during local anesthesia and in the immediate postoperative period can reduce unexpected POD and help preventing unexpected medicolegal problems and economic burdens.

• 항공우주기술
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2009

스마트무인기는 수직이착륙과 고속비행이 동시에 가능하도록 헬리콥터와 고정익 항공기 의 장점을 결합한 틸트로터 항공기이다. 현재 지상통합시험을 수행중이며, 4자유도 지상치구시험과 안전줄 호버시험을 거쳐 비행시험을 수행할 예정이다. 스마트무인기에 적용된 제어법칙을 검증하기 위해서 40%축소기를 개발하여 비행시험을 수행하였다. 비행시험결과 예측하기 어려웠던 틸트로터 항공기의 고유한 기술적인 문제점들이 발생하였으며, 이러한 문제점을 해결하여 전자동 비행시험을 완료하였다. 본 논문에서는 국내 최초로 수행된 축소형 틸트로터 항공기의 비행시험 과정 중에 발생한 주요한 문제점을 서술하고, 그 해결과정을 상세하게 기술하였다. 축소형 틸트로터 항공기의 전자동 비행시험 수행을 통해 경험한 시행착오와 개선사항은 향후 계획된 스마트 무인기의 실물기 비행시험을 성공할 수 있는 훌륭한 초석이 될 것이다.

• 한국ITS학회 논문지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.224-239
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• 2018

자율주행자동차로 인해 기존의 교통사고 원인의 대부분을 차지하는 '운전자부주의'로 인한 교통사고가 크게 감소할 수 있지만, '트롤리 딜레마', 차량 결함, 도로 함몰 등과 같은 사고를 피할 수 없는 상황이 발생할 수 있다. 이 경우 사람과 같은 윤리적 선택이 필요해진다. 본 연구는 돌발적인 싱크홀이 발생하여 자율주행차가 교통사고를 피할 수 없는 상황을 가정하고, 자율주행자동차의 윤리적 선택에 따른 교통사고비용을 시뮬레이션 분석을 통해 추정하였다. 이 때 자율주행자동차는 (1) 탑승자의 안전을 최우선으로 하는 이기주의, (2) 인명피해를 최소화하는 의무론, (3) 사고비용을 최소화하는 공리주의의 3가지 윤리적 선택 중 한 가지를 선택하도록 하였다. 분석결과, 이기주의의 교통사고비용이 가장 높게 분석되었고, 인명피해를 최우선으로 하는 의무론의 교통사고비용이 가장 낮게 분석되었다.

• Mycobiology
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.191-199
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• 2019

Most of lichens are formed by Ascomycota, less than 1% are lichenized Basidiomycota. The flora investigation of lichenized Ascomycota of South Korea has been well studied in the past three decades; however, prior to this study, none of basidiolichens was discovered. During the recent excursion, an unexpected clavarioid basidiolichen, Sulzbacheromyces sinensis was collected. Morphology and ecology has been recorded in detail. DNA was extracted, and ITS, 18S, 28S nuclear rDNA were generated. In order to further confirm the systematic position of the Korean specimens, maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference analysis including all the species of the order Lepidostromatales were conducted based on the ITS. As a result, the phylogenetic tree of the order Lepidostromatales was reconstructed, which differed from the previous studies. The inferred phylogenetic tree showed that species of Sulzbacheromyces in three different continents (Asia, South Africa and South America) were separated into three clades with support. In this study, the species worldwide distribution map of Lepidostromatales was illustrated, and S. sinensis had a widest distribution range (paleotropical extend to the Sino-Japanese) than other species (paleotropical or neotropical). Prior to this study, the range of distribution, southernmost and northernmost points and the fruiting time of S. sinensis were recorded, and the genus Sulzbacheromyces was firstly reported from Korean peninsula and Philippines.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.195-204
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• 2024

Floor inertial forces are transferred to lateral force resisting systems through a diaphragm action during earthquakes. The diaphragm action requires floor slabs to carry in-plane forces. In precast concrete diaphragms, these forces must be carried across the joints between precast floor units as they represent planes of weakness. Therefore, diaphragm reinforcement with sufficient strength and deformability is necessary to ensure the diaphragm action for the floor inertial force transfer. In a shake table test for a three-story precast concrete structure, an unexpected local failure in the diaphragm flexural reinforcement occurred. This failure caused loss of the diaphragm action but did not trigger collapse of the structure due to a possible alternative path for the floor inertial force transfer. This paper investigates this failure event and its impact on structural seismic responses based on the shake table test and simulation results. The simulations were conducted on a structural model with discrete diaphragm elements. The structural model was also validated from the test results. The investigation indicates that additional floor inertial force will be transferred into the gravity columns after loss of the diaphragm action which can further result in the increase of seismic demands in the gravity column and diaphragms in adjacent floors.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.45-47
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• 2024

Peripheral nerves may be affected or injured for several reasons. Peripheral nerve damage can result from trauma, surgery, anatomical abnormalities, entrapment, systemic diseases, or iatrogenic injuries. Trauma and iatrogenic injuries are the most common causes. The ulnar, median, and radial nerves are the most injured nerves in the upper extremities, while the sciatic and peroneal nerves are the most injured nerves in the lower extremities. The clinical symptoms of peripheral nerve damage include pain, weakness, numbness/ tingling, and paresthesia. Therefore, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of peripheral nerve injuries are crucial. If a peripheral nerve injury is left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and significant morbidity. The sciatic nerve is one of the most affected nerves. This nerve is generally injured by trauma and iatrogenic causes. Children are more susceptible to trauma than adults. Therefore, sciatic nerve injuries are observed in pediatric patients. When the sciatic nerve is damaged, pain, weakness, sensory loss, and gait disturbances can occur. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of sciatic nerve injuries are important to avoid unexpected consequences. Ultrasound can play an important role in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve injury and the follow-up of patients. The aim of this case report is twofold. First, we aimed to emphasize the critical role of ultrasonographic evaluation in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve injuries and pathologies. Second, we aimed to present this case, which has distinguishing features, such as the existence of periostitis ossificans progressiva with sciatic neurotmesis due to a traumatic glass injury.

• 한국HCI학회논문지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.25-33
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• 2017

현재의 동영상 서비스 시장은 방대한 양의 콘텐츠를 제공하고 있음에도 불구하고, '새롭고 재미있는 콘텐츠 발견'에 대한 사용자들의 니즈를 완전히 충족시키지 못하고 있다. 이에 온라인 동영상 서비스 분야에서는 추천이나 프로모션과 같이 사용자의 시청 동기를 효과적으로 유발시키는 영역에서의 기술/사용경험의 연구가 꾸준히 제기된다. 사용 동기를 향상 시키는 효과적인 한 방법은 사용자가 서비스의 사용 과정에서 즐거움을 느끼게 하는 것이다. 이 연구에서는 사용의 즐거움을 제공하는 전략으로 '뜻밖의 재미있는 발견'에 주목하였다. 마치 우연히 발견한 좋은 분위기의 카페나 예기치 않았던 장소에서 우연히 만난 친구처럼 '뜻밖의 기쁨, 우연한 발견'을 뜻하는 '세렌디피티(serendipity)'가 적용되면 서비스의 사용에 즐거움을 증진시킬 수 있다고 보았다. 본 연구는 온라인 동영상 환경에서의 세렌디피티를 '뜻밖의 즐거움을 주는 콘텐츠의 우연한 발견'으로 정의한다. 연구에서는 1차적으로 폭넓은 문헌 고찰을 통해 세렌디피티의 다양한 속성들을 이론적으로 도출하였다. 다음으로 사용자 조사 다이어리를 통해 문헌 고찰만으로는 발견하기 힘든 온라인 환경에서의 세렌디피티의 속성을 추가적으로 도출하였다. 이렇게 도출한 세렌디피티의 속성에 대해 각 항목을 평가 문항으로 작성하여 유튜브 환경에서 실험을 진행함으로써 동영상 환경에서 발견되는 세렌디피티 속성을 확인하고 이를 유발하는 잠재적 요인에 대해 관찰하였다. 그 결과, 최종적으로 동영상 환경에서 세렌디피티를 유발하는 4가지 요인을 실증하고 확인하였다. 본 연구는 세렌디피티의 개념적 이해를 돕는 기초 자료로 활용될 수 있으며, 향후 온라인 동영상 서비스를 비롯한 IT 분야에서 세렌디피티의 역할이나 작용을 분석하고자 하는 후속 연구에 유용한 참고 자료가 된다는 점에서 학술적 의의를 갖는다.