• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.47-53
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• 2010

Purpose: This study investigated the effect of electroacupuncture stimulation on changes in blood biochemistry in spinal cord injury (SCI) rats whose cords were damaged by 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA). Methods: Twenty-one Sprague-Dawley adult male rats were assigned to one of three groups: normal (n=7), control (n=7) and experimental group (n=7). The experimental group received electroacupuncture (Es-160, ITO, Japan) for 15 minutes in the form of low frequency (2 Hz) stimulation to the zusanli point. After treatment, we observed motor behavior recovery using the inclined plane test. We also measured serum and CNS concentrations and activities of enzymes including creatine kinase (CK), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and Immunoglobulin G (IgG). Statistical analysis was done using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: Concentrations of CK, ALP and IgG were lower in the experimental group than in the control group. Functional recovery was evaluated by the maximal angle of the inclined board on which rats could maintain their initial position. This allowed us to monitor progressive locomotor recovery. The maximal angles of the inclined plane test were higher in the experimental group than in the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that electroacupuncture to the zusanli point has a therapeutic effect on functional recovery after SCI.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.78-83
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• 2016

Background: We investigated the risk factors for the recurrence of anterior shoulder instability after arthroscopic surgery with suture anchors and the clinical outcomes after reoperation. Methods: A total of 281 patients (February 2001 to December 2012) were enrolled into our study, and postoperative subluxation and dislocation were considered as recurrence of the condition. We analyzed radiologic results and functional outcome including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Evaluation Form, the Korean Shoulder Society Score, and the Rowe scores. Results: Of the 281 patients, instability recurred in 51 patients (18.1%). Sixteen out of 51 patients (31.4%) received a reoperation. In terms of the functional outcome, we found that the intact group, comprising patients without recurrence, had a significantly better functional outcome than those in the recurrent group. The size of glenoid defect at the time of initial surgery significantly differed between intact and recurrent group (p<0.05). We found that the number of dislocations, the time from the initial presentation of symptoms to surgery, and the number of anchor points significantly differed between initial operation and revision group (p<0.05). The functional outcome after revision surgery was comparable to intact group after initial operation. Conclusions: Eighteen percent of recurrence occurred after arthroscopic instability surgery, and 5.6% received reoperation surgery. Risk factors for recurrence was the initial size of glenoid defect. In cases of revision surgery, good clinical outcomes could be achieved using additional suture anchor.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권21호
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• pp.9549-9553
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• 2014

Background: Cancer affects patients in many ways including physical, social, emotional, psychological and economic and restricts the functional lives. Psychiatric problems seen among cancer patients may increase the suicide probability and patients perceive suicide as a peaceful death type. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between functional life and suicide probability among cancer patients. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted with 105 cancer patients as descriptive. The Functional Living Index_Cancer (FLIC)," suicide probability scale" (SPS) and personal information form were used as data collecting tools. Data were evaluated by descriptive analysis, and Pearson's correlation. Results: It was determined that 34.3% of patients thought of suicide. Significant negative correlation was found between functional life and suicide probability (r=-.641, p=0.000), increase being evident in those with poor functional life. Conclusions: It is recommended that cancer patients should be supported for improving their functional lives with help in coping processes for illness and treatment symptoms. Evaluation of the patient mental status to prevent the suicide among this group is an important role for nurses.

• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• 제29권5_6호
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• pp.1421-1433
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• 2011

In this paper, using a fixed point approach, the generalized Hyeres-Ulam stability of the following quadratic functional equation $f(x+y+z)+f(x+{\sigma}(y))+f(y+{\sigma}(z))+f(x+{\sigma}(z))=3(f(x)+f(y)+f(z))$ will be studied, where f is a function from abelian group G into a quasi-${\beta}$-normed space and ${\sigma}$ is an involution on the group G. Next, we consider its pexiderized equation of the form $f(x+y+z)+f(x+{\sigma}(y))+f(y+{\sigma}(z))+f(x+{\sigma}(z))=g(x)+g(y)+g(z)$ and its generalized Hyeres-Ulam stability.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2022년도 가을 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.249-250
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• 2022

In this study, two types of chitosan-catechol polymers (a-CP and b-CP) were synthesized and mixed with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sodium tetraborate decahydrate (Na₂B4O₇·10H₂O) to form hydrogels. The characteristics of these polymers were tuned by varying the pH during their syntheses, and their structures were characterized using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Rheological and self-healing properties of hydrogels were evaluated. As a result, the viscoelastic modulus was improved due to the increased functional group content, and the self-healing property was excellent regardless of the functional group content.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.97-106
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• 1996

서해안의 영광 원자력 발전소 주변에 분포하는 해조 군집의 기능형군별 분석을 통하여 이 지역 해조군집의 특성을 환경적 요소와 연관시켜 해석하고자 하였다. 이 연구에서 출현한 종은 총 51종으로 녹조류 12종, 갈조류 11종, 홍조류 28종이었다. 계절별로는 겨울철에 42종으로 가장 많은 종이 출현하였고, 여름철에 18종으로 가장 적은 수의 종이 출현하였다. 중요도 값이 높게 나타난 종은 Enteromorpha compressa, Sargassum thunbergii, Corallina pilulifera와 Carpopeltis affinis로 조사된 4개 지점 모두에서 공통적으로 나타났다. 기능형군별 분석에서 나타난 비율은 직립분기형 $(41.2\%)$, 엽상형 $(25.5\%)$, 사상형 $(19.6\%)$, 다육질형 $(7.8\%)$, 각상형 $(3.9\%)$, 유절산호말형 $(2.0\%)$로 나타났다. 이들 6개 기능형군의 조성 비율은 지역에 따라 다르게 나타나며, 이를 통하여 온배수 배출 지역에서는 해조류의 종조성 뿐 아니라 종간의 경쟁에도 영향을 미칠 수 있슴을 나타낸다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2006년도 추계학술대회 논문집 Vol.19
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• pp.156-157
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• 2006

To improve mean-life and reliability of power cable in this study, we have investigated chemical properties showing by changing the content of Carbon nanotube(CNT) that is semiconductive additives for underground power transmission. Specimens were made of sheet form with the three of existing resins and the five of specimens for measurement. Chemical properties of specimens was measured by FT-ATR (Fourier Transform Attenuated Total Reflectance). The condition of specimens was a solid sheet. We could observe functional group (C=O, carbonyl group) of specimens through FT-ATR. From these experimental result, the concentration of functional group (C=O) was high according to increasing the content of Carbon nanotube. We could know CNT/EEA was excellent more than other specimens from above experimental results.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.303-309
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• 2013

Marine algal flora and community structure were investigated seasonally at three sites in Gijang on the south-east coast of Korea from February 2006 to January 2007. A Total of 74 species were collected and identified, including 8 green algae, 16 brown algae, and 50 red algae. Of these, 15 species were found throughout the survey period. Mean biomass was 823.2-1,615.4 g wet weight $m^{-2}$ in winter, 689.1-3,196.8 g wet weight $m^{-2}$ in spring, 574.5-1,219.9 g wet weight $m^{-2}$ in summer, and 747.6-1,616.2 g wet weight $m^{-2}$ in autumn. The flora could be classified into six functional groups: coarsely branched form (37.8%), thick leather form (18.9%), sheet form (13.5%), filamentous form (12.2%), jointed calcareous form (10.8%) and crustose form (6.8%). The R/P, C/P and (R+C)/P values reflecting the flora characteristics were 3.13, 0.50 and 3.63, respectively. The number of marine algae species and the biomass in Gijang area were markedly reduced when compared with previous studies. This result suggests possible future changes in the algal vegetation, considering the physical and chemical pollution loadings in the coastal marine environment of this area.

• 수산해양교육연구
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.612-625
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• 2017

To grasp the algal vegetation using the occurred species number, biomass and dominant species, this study was performed in the subtidal zone of Muan-gun, in the intertidal zone of Jindo-gun and in the intertidal zone and subtidal zone of Geomundo, the south-eastern coast of Jeollanamdo, Korea in the spring 2014. The total occurred species was 140 ones including 10 chlorophytes(7.14%), 54 phaeophytes(38.57%) and 76 rhodophytes(54.29%); the biomass was $70,484g{\cdot}w{\cdot}w/m^2$ in total. The flora charateristic using R/P ratio, geographical distribution pattern of algae, at the Station 9-1(intertidal zone) in Geomundo was tropical; the flora at the Station 6 (Maengseong-ri, Sanjodo, Jindo-gun) and the Station 9-2(subtidal zone) in Geomundo were mixed; the others were arctic to temperate. The physiognomic types were also shown. Each species was classified into six functional-form groups, and two ecological state groups(ESG) were evaluated based on these groups. The coarsely branched-group of functional-form groups was 44% of total occurred species. The ESG II in all study sites was high, and this is maybe due to the environmental stress such as pollution and disturbance, etc.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권7호
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• pp.487-495
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• 2020

본 연구는 기능성 변비를 가진 여대생을 대상으로 이압요법을 적용하여 변비 완화에 미치는 효과를 확인하기 위해 수행되었으며, 무작위 배정, 단일 맹검, Sham 대조군 비교 설계를 이용한 실험연구이다. 로마 기준 IV의 기능성 변비에 해당하는 여대생 44명이 참여하였으며, 이압요법은 왕불류행 씨앗을 이용한 이압 스티커를 귀에 부착하고 자극하는 방법으로 1주일 단위로 6회, 즉 6주 동안 시행하였다. 처치군(n=23)에게는 변비와 관련된 귀 반응구역(점)인 직장, 대장, 폐, 삼초, 신문에, Sham 대조군(n=21)에게는 변비와 관련이 없는 귀 반응구역(점)인 발목, 이륜, 치아, 턱, 외이에 이압스티커를 부착하였다. 이압스티커 부착 부위를 하루에 3회, 한 개의 귀 반응구역(점)마다 한 번에 30초 동안, 얼얼한 느낌이 들 정도로 손으로 눌러 자극하도록 대상자를 교육하였다. 이압 스티커는 5일 후에 대상자가 스스로 제거하고 귀를 가볍게 마사지하고 2일간 쉬는 시간을 갖도록 하였다. 6주간 이압요법 적용을 통해 이압요법이 기능성 변비가 있는 여대생의 변비의 정도, 대변 형태, 변비 관련 삶의 질 향상에 효과가 있음을 확인하였다.