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공항지상업무시스템에 대한 서비스 수준의 평가 (Service Level Evaluation for the Airport Landside System)

  • 박용화
    • 대한교통학회지
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    • 제12권4호
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    • pp.5-19
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    • 1994
  • The new concept of level of service for the airport system indicates that there must be strong stimulation to proceed with the current stereotyped service standards which are being criticised due to their being based on, either physical capacity/volume or temporal/spatial standards that directly incorporates the perception of passengers. Quantitative factors have been dealt with the main service measurements when evaluating level of service. However, the passenger's perception for the provision service at the airport system is definitely important consideration to assess level of service. To enhance the reliability of service level evaluation from the passenger's point of view, this study has adopted three main evaluation factors ; temporal/spatial factors as quantitative measurements and comfort and reasonable service factors as qualitative measurements. The multi-decision model was constructed using Fuzzy Set Theory and applied to a case study at Seoul Kimpo International Airport. Results are presented in terms of passenger satisfaction with a variety of different values.

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인체 주관절에서 전기자극 가진에 의한 근전위 응답 (Electromyo-potential Response to Electric Stimulus Excitation at a Human Antebrachial Joint)

  • 홍종한;김진오;이동찬;박광훈
    • 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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    • 제23권1호
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    • pp.9-16
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    • 2013
  • This paper experimentally deals with the excitation by functional electrical stimulus(FES) and the response of electromyo-potential at the muscles of antebrachial joint in a human body. The excitation of FES, which results in the contraction of the muscles and thus the flection of the joint, shows that the flection angle of the joint is proportional to the magnitude of the stimulus current. The response of electromyo-potential measured according to the FES shows the linearly-proportional relation between the joint torque and the electromyo-potential. The results can be used for active motion of joint rehabilitation.

특발성 척추 측만증(Idiopathic Scoliosis)애 대한 Schroth 운동요법에 대한 고찰 (A Study of Exercise treatment based on Schroth method of Idiopathic Scoliosis)

  • 염도성;송윤경;임형호
    • 척추신경추나의학회지
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    • 제5권2호
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    • pp.181-191
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    • 2010
  • Current treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis(AIS) consists of three phases: observation, bracing, and surgery. Although there are many nonsurgical treatment(bracing, electrical stimulation, exercise, manipulation, acupuncture, etc), their effect is still controversial. In many paper, Schroth method was reported good immediate response to conservative care, which could be considered a sign of good prognosis. Schroth method became effective thai specialists in physiotherapy for spinal deformities teach the patient how to perform a routine of 'curve pattern' specific exercises with the purpose to facilitate the correction of the asymmetric posture and to teach the patient to maintain the corrected posture in dally activities. This Principles of correction exercise treatment are based on those developed by the German physiotherepist K. Schroth.

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Protective Effects of Alpinia katsumadai Extract Against Oxidative Stress

  • Lee, Eul-Jae;Kim, Jeong-Hee
    • International Journal of Oral Biology
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    • 제36권3호
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    • pp.149-154
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    • 2011
  • In the present study, total methanol extracts prepared from Alpinia katsumadai showed significant protective effects against the oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide, UV-C or ${\gamma}$-ray irradiation. These protective effects were substantially increased by treatment with 20~100 ${\mu}g$/ml of the extract. The A. katsumadai total methanol preparation was further fractionated into n-hexane, dichloromethane, ethylacetate, n-butanol and water fractions. Among these five fractions, the ethylacetate and butanol fractions of A. katsumadai showed the strongest protective effects against oxidative stress induced by UV-C and ${\gamma}$-ray irradiation. These fractions also showed high DPPH radical scavenging and lipid peroxidation inhibitory activities. In addition, both fractions displayed cell proliferation activation effects, as evidenced by significant increases in colony formation. Our current data thus suggest that the mechanisms underlying the protective effects of A. katsumadai against oxidative damage may include radical scavenging, protection against cell membrane damage and stimulation of cell proliferation.

열화상을 이용한 몰드변압기 권선표면 진단 (Diagnostic Technique for Mold Transformer Windings using Thermal Image)

  • 임용배;정종욱;정진수;고원식
    • 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 대한전기학회 2005년도 추계학술대회 논문집 전기설비전문위원
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    • pp.107-109
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    • 2005
  • Temperature distribution measured to estimate condition of an electrical apparatus is an absolute reference for the apparatus conditions and the difference between the reference temperature and the current one. Because a passive thermography without the external thermal stimulation shows the difference in surface temperature between the object and back ground, the results can apply only to the estimation or the monitoring for the condition of terminal loose and the overload pertaining to the rise in temperature. However, a thermal flow in the active thermography is differently generated by the structure and condition of the surface and subsurface. This paper presents the nondestructive testing using the behavior and deals with the results by heat injection and cooling to the apparatus. The buried discontinuity of subsurface could be detected by these techniques.

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실버 장수양생을 위한 精氣神論的인 건강기구 개발 (Development of Health Tools for Silver Longevity on the Theory of the Material Basis & Vital and Mental Activities)

  • 김경철;이용태
    • 동의생리병리학회지
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    • 제17권4호
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    • pp.893-897
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    • 2003
  • We study the health tools for silver longevity on the theory of the material basis & vital and mental activities. The results are as follows. The navel herb-moxibustion tool strengthen material basis in the low elixir-field. The method is the fumigation of navel by the aroma of herb. The detailed micro-wave tool strengthen Ki(vital energy) in the middle elixir-field by the multi-method of the recognition-stimulation, micro-vibration, micro-current. The mystical pillow being composed of thirty two herbs strengthen mental activity in the upper elixir-field. The three methods are the synthetic, practical, familiar health tools for silver longevity.

Influence of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Lower Limb Muscle Activation and Balance Ability in Soccer Player

  • Yang, Dae Jung;Park, Seung Kyu;Uhm, Yo Han
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • 제30권6호
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    • pp.211-217
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: This study is to investigate influence of tDCS on lower limb muscle activity and balance ability in soccer player. Methods: Sessions were conducted with 15 subjects in tDCS group and 15 in action observation training group for 20 minutes, 5 sessions a week, for 8 weeks. All soccer players underwent 30 minutes of plyometric training before main exercise. To evaluate lower limb muscle activation, rectus femoris and biceps femoris were taken measure using surface electromyogram system and to evaluate balance ability, surface area, whole path length, limited of stability were measured using biorescue. Results: Regarding balance shown in surface area, whole path length, limited of stability and muscle activation in rectus femoris and biceps femoris, tDCS group showed more significant change than action bservation training group. Conclusion: Therefore, intervention using tDCS is more effective in improving lower limb muscle activation and balance ability than action observation training.

MSP430 기반 저전력 뇌 신경자극기 S/W 설계 및 구현 (Design and Implementation of Low-power Neuromodulation S/W based on MSP430)

  • 홍상표;권성호;심현민;이상민
    • 전자공학회논문지
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    • 제53권7호
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    • pp.110-120
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    • 2016
  • 인체 삽입형 뇌 신경자극기는 소비전력에 있어서 효율적인 구조로 설계되어야 한다. 이들 자극신호는 파형이 단순하고, MCU(micro controller unit)의 대기시간은 실행시간보다 훨씬 긴 특성을 가짐에도 불구하고, 이러한 특성을 고려한 저전력 설계가 되어 있지 않다. 본 논문에서는 자극신호 특성에 기반하는 저전력 알고리즘을 제안한다. 또한 뇌 신경자극기 S/W, NMS(neuro modulation simulation)의 설계 및 구현 결과도 제시한다. 저전력 알고리즘 구현을 위해, 기존 뇌 신경자극기 프로그램의 함수별 수행(running) 시간을 분석하여, 실행(execution) 시간과 대기(waiting) 시간을 도출하였다. 그리고 AM-LPM(active mode-low power mode) 전환시간을 추정하여 저전력 알고리즘 구현에 반영하였다. 본 논문에서 제안하는 저전력 알고리즘은 자극신호의 특성을 이용하여 출력을 다수의 구간으로 분할하고, MCU를 구간별 AM 또는 LPM으로 운용한다. 제안하는 알고리즘의 검증을 위해, 외부 제어프로그램을 개발하여 알고리즘의 동작상태를 확인하였고, 오실로스코프를 이용하여 출력신호의 정확성을 확인하였다. 검증 결과, 제안하는 저전력 알고리즘을 적용할 경우, 기존 뇌 신경자극기 대비 소모전류를 76.31% 감소시킴을 확인 할 수 있었다.

침전극저주파 자극이 해마의 세포사 차단에 미치는 영향 (The Effects of Needle Electrode Electrical Stimulation on Cellular Necrosis Blocking the Hippocampus after Induction of Ischemia)

  • 이정숙;김병기;김성원;김지성;김동일;송치원
    • 동의신경정신과학회지
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    • 제20권2호
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    • pp.111-120
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    • 2009
  • Objectives : This study was performed to investigate the effects of Needle Electrode Electrical Stimulation (NEES) on ischemia-induced cerebrovascular accidents. After obstruction and reperfusion of ${\ast}{\ast}$ arteries in white mice, the amounts of necrosis and inflammation related substances IL-6, Caspase-3, and PARP, C-fos were measured in neurons of the hippocampus. The following results were obtained. Methods : This study used 21 male specific pathogen free (SPF) SD (Sprague Dawley) rats, 8 weeks of age and approximately 300 g in weight, that were given at least 1 week to adapt to the lab environment Each exposed artery was completely occluded with non-absorbent suture thread and kept in that state for 5 minutes. The sutures were then removed to allow reperfusion of blood. Test group is control group for comparison with the common carotid artery occlusion models, a GI group that underwent common carotid artery occlusion, and a needle electrode electrical stimulation (NEES) group that underwent NEES after artery occlusion. The GI and NEES groups were given 12, 24, or 48 hours of reperfusion before NEES. NEES device (PG6, ITO, Japan, 9V, current, 2Hz) was used to stimulate the right and left acupoint ST36 of the SD rats for 30 minutes while they were sedated with 3% isoflurane. An immunohistochemistry test was done on the forebrains of the GI induced rats. All the data collected from this study was symbolized and analyzed using a statistics processing program (SPSS 12.0K/PC). The level of significance was set at ${\alpha}$=0.05 and a T-TEST analysis was used to find out the effects of treatment on each of the groups: the normal group, the CVA induced group, and the treatment after CVA induction group. Results : Both PARP and C-fos immuno-reactive cells, related to apoptosis, were greater in the GI groups than the NEES group. Caspase and IL-6 immuno-reactive cells, related to inflammation, were greater in the GI and NEES groups than the control group. Conclusions : This research was conducted to study the effects of NEES on CVA due to ischemia. Occlusion and reperfusion was performed on the common carotid arteries of white rats, after which amounts of substances related to neuron necrosis and inflammation - PARP, IL-6, Caspase-3, and C-fos - were measured in the Hippocampus

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Therapeutic Efficacy of Low Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Conjunction with Mirror Therapy for Sub-acute Stroke Patients

  • Cha, Hyun Gyu;Kim, Myoung-Kwon
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • 제20권1호
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    • pp.52-56
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in conjunction with mirror therapy on the balance function of patients with sub-acute stroke hemiparesis. This study was conducted with 36 subjects who were diagnosed with a hemiparesis due to stroke. Participants in the experimental (19 members) and control groups (17 members) received rTMS and sham rTMS during 10 minute sessions each, which were carried out five days per week for four weeks. This was followed by the mirror therapy over 30 minute sessions, which were carried out five days per week for four weeks. Motor recovery was assessed by balance index, dynamic limits of stability, Berg balance scale, and time up go test. The change values of the balance index ($-2.06{\pm}1.99$ versus $-0.41{\pm}1.11$), dynamic limits of stability ($3.68{\pm}2.71$ versus $1.17{\pm}2.38$), and time up go test ($-7.05{\pm}5.64$ score versus $-3.35{\pm}5.30$ score) were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (p < 0.05). At post-test, balance index ($4.08{\pm}1.14$ versus $5.09{\pm}1.04$), dynamic limits of stability ($13.75{\pm}0.60$ versus $11.73{\pm}3.53$), and time up go test ($23.89{\pm}4.51$ versus $28.82{\pm}3.07$) were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (p < 0.05). In the experimental group, significant differences were found in the pre- and post-test scores for the balance index, dynamic limits of stability, Berg balance scale, and time up go test (p < 0.01). In the control group, a significant difference was observed between the pre- and post-test only for the Berg balance scale and time up go test (p < 0.05). These findings demonstrate that the application of 1Hz rTMS in conjunction with mirror therapy can be helpful in improving the balance function of patients with sub-acute stroke hemiparesis, and this may be used as a practical adjunct to routine rehabilitation therapy.