• 정보처리학회논문지B
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• 제12B권2호
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• pp.137-142
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• 2005

휴대폰이나 PDA를 이용한 모바일게임은 통신료가 상대적으로 비싸기 때문에 폰투폰 또는 온라인 게임대신 다운로드형의 게임이 주류를 이룬다. 특히 애완동물들이나 식물 둥 사용자의 분신과 같은 아바타를 육성 시키는 게임이 각광을 받고 있다. 아바타를 육성시키기 위해서는 다양한 아이템의 제공이 필수적이나 사용자간에 원하는 아이템의 종류가 틀리고 모바일 단말기로는 메모리 저장 용량에 한계가 있기 때문에 홈페이지를 통해서 원하는 아이템만을 선별해서 다운로드 받아야 한다. 또한 아이템들을 제공하는 게임 개발사에서는 새로운 아이템이 만들어 질 때마다 SMS메시지 등을 통해 사용자에게 알려줘야 하며 이를 위하여 WEB 서버와 WAP서버를 Call Back URL이나 ARS를 통해 연동 시켜야만 한다. 본 논문에서는 이와 같은 연동을 위한 구조를 설명하고 JAVA 기반의 휴대폰 운영체제에 적합한 연동 방법을 제안하였다. 제안된 방법은 게임의 생명주기를 늘렸으며 수익성도 증대시킬 수 있다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.192-196
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• 2007

Oral malodor in companion animals is noticed by owners at first and it makes owners unpleasant. Therefore oral malodor affects the relationship between pet and owner. Oral malodor is produced by some putrefactive bacteria which putrefy proteins to volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) such as methyl mercaptan, hydrogen sulfide and dimethyl sulfide in the food remnants. And oral malodor is mostly consisted with these VSC. On oral examinations in dogs with oral malodor, it is common that plaque and calculus index were increased than normal dogs'. But organoleptic method is subjective to evaluate halitosis, in this study we measured VSC using organoleptic method and portable sulfide monitor to clarify the relationship between halitosis and periodontal disease in dogs with halitosis. And we found that plaque index and calculus index were significantly related with VSC (P<0.05, P<0.05) in measurement using Halimeter. However there was not significant relationship between gingivitis index and VSC. In conclusion, there was the significant, positive relationship between periodontal disease and halitosis.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.61.1-61.10
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• 2022

Background: Although there are growing demands for stem cell-based therapy for companion animals in various diseases, a few clinical trials have been reported. Moreover, most of them are the results from only one or a few times of stem cell injection. Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe a long-term treatment with allogeneic adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) in a dog with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is a rare canine disease. Methods: The dog with RA received intravascular injection of allogeneic ASCs derived from two healthy donors once a month for 11 months. To assess therapeutic effects of ASCs, orthopedic examination and clinical evaluation was performed. Cytokines of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 in the plasma were measured using ELISA analysis. Results: Despite this repeated and long-term administration of allogeneic ASCs, there were no side effects such as immunorejection responses or cell toxicity. The orthopedic examination score for the dog decreased after ASCs treatment, and the clinical condition of the dog and owner's satisfaction were very good Conclusions: Although ASCs has been suggested as one of the options for RA treatment because of its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive functions, it has never been used to treat RA in dogs. The present report describes a case of canine RA treated with allogeneic ASCs for long-term in which the dog showed clinical improvement without adverse effects.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제22권9호
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• pp.388-400
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• 2022

본 연구는 반려동물을 돌보는 반려인 11인의 질적 인터뷰를 통해 반려동물 돌봄과 관련한 인터넷 소비 현상을 분석했다. 본 연구에서는 그동안 전혀 다루지 않았던 길고양이 돌보미를 인터뷰 대상인, 반려동물 소비자로 포함했다. 인터넷 소비는 개와 고양이의 종 차에 따라 다르게 나타났다. 개의 반려인들은 고양이에게는 필요하지 않은, 목욕제품, 미용기구, 옷, 하네스, 유모차 등을 많이 구입했다. 그동안 펫 푸어(pet-poor) 현상은 자신에게 소비할 돈을 절약하여 반려동물을 위해 소비하는 행동을 보이는 젊은 소비자들에게 많이 나타난다고 알려졌다. 그러나 이번 연구에서 펫 푸어 현상은 중장년, 노년층에서도 나타났으며 이들은 경제적으로 넉넉하지 않아도 반려견을 위해 값비싼 옷, 하네스 등을 구매하는 것으로 드러났다. 또한 중장년 여성의 길고양이 돌봄이도 펫 푸어로의 전락 가능성을 경계하고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 반려동물용품의 인터넷 소비는 젠더 차이를 보인다고 할 수 없었다. 대체로 가족을 위해 생필품 구매를 주로 해 오던 여성이 반려동물용품도 온라인으로 구매했고, 부인이 인터넷 사용에 서툰 경우에는 남편이 대신 온라인으로 반려동물용품을 구매했다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2022

본 논문은 비문과 반려견의 랜드마크를 설정하여 개체를 식별하는 방법에 대해 제안한다. 최근 반려견을 유기하는 현상이 점차 늘어나고 있는 추세이며 유기된 개체 수도 급증하고 있다. 이 유기된 반려견은 야생화가 되어 사람들의 일상생활에 많은 피해를 주고 있어 심각한 문제를 발생시키고 있다. 이에 대한 해결 방법으로 동물등록제가 시행되고 있으나 일부 반려견 주인들은 칩을 삽입하는 등록 방법에 대해 기피하는 현상이 있어 완전한 등록제가 정착되지 않고 있다. 반려견을 등록할 때에 반려견주들의 혐오감이나 기피 현상을 제거하는 것이 반려동물등록제를 정착시킬 수 있을 것이다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 기피 현상을 없애고 반려견주들이 친근하게 반려견을 등록할 수 있도록 비문과 반려견의 랜드마크를 설정하여 개체를 식별하는 방법을 제안하였다.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.171-180
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• 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors in staphylococci isolated from canine otitis externa. A total 295 causative microorganisms were isolated. The most common isolated species were Staphylococcus (S) pseudintermedius (94 isolates) followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (60 isolates), S. schleiferi (25 isolates), Escherichia coli (23 isolates) and Proteus mirabilis (20 isolates). Staphylococci isolates were showed high resistance to penicillin (78.6%), erythromycin (55.9%), tetracycline (52.4%), clindamycin (51.7%) and ciprofloxacin (42.8%). Of the 145 staphylococci isolates, 49 (33.8%) methicillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS) were observed, distributed among S. pseudintermedius (n=34), S. schleiferi (n=6), S. epidermis (n=4), S. hominis (n=2), S. aureus, S. caprae and S. saprophyticus (n=1, respectively). Forty-three (87.8%) of 49 MRS and 10 (10.4%) of 96 methicillin-susceptibility staphylococci harbored mecA gene. About 80% of MRS were multidrug-resistant with resistance to at least one antibiotic in three or more antibiotic classes. Resistance genes blaZ (93/114, 81.5%), ermB (35/81, 43.2%), ermC (3/81, 3.7%), aacA-aphD (50/54, 92.5%), tetM (69/76, 90.7%) and tetK (6/76, 7.8%) were detected among resistant isolates. Virulence factors genes lukF and lukS were found in 100%(145/145) and 43.4%(63/145), respectively. Genes encoding ermA, eta, etb and tsst were not detected. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study which investigated for the presence of genes encoding antimicrobial resistance and staphylococcal toxins in staphylococci isolated from canine otitis externa. A continuous monitoring and surveillance program to prevent antimicrobial resistance in companion animals is demanded.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.221-228
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• 2022

Cataracts occur commonly in older dogs, which can lead to partial or complete vision loss. In the present study, a 12-year-old male poodle presented for evaluation of ocular sinister (OS) cataract. This study was a clinical case report on the process of performing surgery using phacoemulsification (PHACO) and the problems that arise in patient diagnosed with OS cataract. In the oculus dexter (OD), the artificial eye was inserted because there was no electroretinography (ERG) response. In the OS, the ERG was 51.6 μV, so operation was performed because the visual pathway function remained. Slit-lamp biomicroscopy of the OS showed complete loss of vision as a hypermature cataract and that the lens was hardened. During the cataract surgery using PHACO, visco-elastic agents were used to maintain the shape of the eyeball, and the PHACO procedure took 3.13 minutes. The hardened lens and visco-elastic agents were removed from the eye through PHACO surgery, and the operation was completed by inserting an intraocular lens (IOL). As a result of managing IOP for 2 months after surgery, it remained stable at a maximum of 19 mmHg, and no postoperative ocular hypertension (POH) occurred. Currently, one year has passed since the operation, and the dog maintains its daily life with its left eye without any problems.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.207-216
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• 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify differences and influencing factors in the level of life satisfaction among the urban community-dwelling elderly by age group. Methods: The study was conducted utilizing the secondary data of 2017 Seoul Survey in a cross-sectional design. Of 42,688 participants in total, the data of 7,927 adults aged 65 or older were analyzed. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, chi-square test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression. Results: There were significant differences between age groups, and it was found that the old elderly groups had significantly higher life satisfaction than the oldest elderly group (t=8.37, p<.011). In common, family and community factors influencing life satisfaction in the two age groups were companion animals (old elderly: β=.03, p=.002; oldest elderly: β=.06, p=.021), social network (old elderly: β=.10, p<.001; oldest elderly: β=.08, p=.008), and social support (old elderly: β=.05, p<.001; oldest elderly: β=.08, p=.005). Conclusion: Based on these results, social welfare and nursing care services focusing on social capital and age group-specific interventions are needed to improve life satisfaction of the elderly. This study might provide the possibility and evidence for a program to improve life satisfaction for the urban community-dwelling elderly, including social capital elements.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제33권9호
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• pp.736-745
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• 2023

노화란 세포 및 생리 기능이 점진적으로 손상되는 복잡한 과정이다. 알츠하이머, 동맥경화 및 갱년기와 같은 노화와 관련된 질병은 노화가 진행이 되면서 발생된다. 노화와 관련된 질환은 다양한 원인에 의해 발생된다. 그 중 유전적인 변화 없이 유전자 발현을 조절하는 후성유전의 변화는 노화, 그리고 노화와 관련된 질환의 발생에 중요한 조절자로 알려져있다. 이 리뷰에서는 후성유전의 변화가 노화 및 노화와 관련된 질병의 발전과 진행에 어떠한 역할을 하는지에 대해 서술하였다. 노화 중에 일어나는 유전적 변화의 분자적 기전과 이러한 변화가 노화와 관련된 질병에 미치는 영향, 특히 노화와 관련된 질환과 관련된 유전자 발현 양식을 조절하는 RNA 메틸화, DNA 메틸화 및 miRNA에 대해 중점적으로 초점을 맞추었다.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.67-74
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• 2023

In the present study, the incidence of bovine tubeculosis (bTB) and brucellosis in Hanwoo (Korean native cattle) and dairy cow in Gyeongsangnam-do was investigated for three years from 2020 to 2022. The incidence bTB tested by tuberculin skin test with purified protein derivative (PPD) and gamma interferon (γ-INF) test with a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. From 2020 to 2022, the incidence of bTB showed a decreasing trend in Hanwoo, while an increasing trend in dairy cow. In the case of Brucellosis, the positive rates for Hanwooe gradually increased. However, no brucellosis was found in dairy cow from 2020 to 2022. The increase in the incidence of these diseases is presumed to be related the small scale and poor sanitation facilities of livestock farms in Gyeongsangnam-do, and easy access of wild animals. Therefore, in order to suppress the incidence of the diseases, it is necessary to the farm scale from small to large and to strengthen sanitary facilities on farms.