• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.1037-1046
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• 2004

Age-dependent changes in body fat can often be observed in normal population. A series of indirect body fat estimates, such as hydrodensitometry, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis(BIA), and anthropometry equation for body fat, have been developed. The BIA made it possible to analyze body fat mass more related to hydrodensitometry than anthropometry. This study is to compare the body composition analysis between bioelectrical impedance analysis(BIA) and anthropometric measurements of women. The subjects were a group of Daejeon residents including 32 young-aged women($21.50{\pm}1.44$), 30 middle-aged women($50.33{\pm}5.27$), and 40 old-aged women($69.22{\pm}5.74$). We used BIA(inbody 3.0, Biospace Korea) to determine body fat and other body composition. We also measured weight, height, circumference for 12 parts, and skinfold thickness for 9 parts of all subjects' body. The results are as follows: The subjects' height by the age group were $161.74{\pm}0.94cm$ in the young-aged women, $154.16{\pm}1.09cm$ in the middle-aged, and $148.60{\pm}0.78cm$ in the old-aged respectively. BMI were, in order, $21.68{\pm}0.49,\;22.87{\pm}0.89,\;and\;23.85{\pm}0.55$. Relative body fat determined by BIA was, also in order, $29.06{\pm}0.92%,\;26.35{\pm}1.02%,and\;29.35{\pm}1.07%$. Circumference and skinfold that showed the highest correlation with body fat by BIA was waist in the young-aged(r=0.738) and bast in the middle- and old-aged(r=0.844, r=0.804), and triceps in the young-and old-aged(r=0.538, r=0.798), and subcostal in the middle-aged(r=0.872). Body fat Estimations by BIA were the highest correlation with Caucasian women's equation(r=0.588) in young-aged women, Siri's equation with Durnin & Womesley's body density measurement(r=0.875) in middle aged women and Caucasian women' equation(r=0.872) in old aged women. We need to develop specific anthropometric equations based on sex and age to determine body fat.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.239-246
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 MICS(Medical Implant Communication Service, 402~405 MHz)와 ISM(The Industrial, Scientific and Medical, 2.40~2.485 GHz) 대역에서 동작하는 의료용 무선 중계 시스템을 위한 이중 대역 인체 부착형 안테나를 제안하고, 인체의 영향을 고려한 안테나 성능에 대한 분석을 하였다. 제안된 안테나는 ISM 대역에서 동작하는 윗면의 패치와 MICS 대역에서 동작하는 바닥면의 패치로 구성되어 있다. 안테나가 실제 인체에 착용되어 사용되는 상황을 고려하고, 인체가 안테나에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위하여 모의 인체를 이용하여 시뮬레이션과 측정을 수행하였다. 제안된 안테나의 반사 손실은 MICS 대역과 ISM 대역에서의 요구 대역폭을 만족하였고, 측정된 최대 이득은 MICS 대역과 ISM 대역에서 각각 -12.47 dBi, 1.71 dBi이었다. 제안된 안테나의 방사 패턴은 MICS 대역에서 인체 내부 지향성, ISM 대역에서 인체 외부 지향성을 가지며, 반사 손실 특성은 인체의 영향에 매우 둔감하므로 의료용 무선 중계 시스템용 인체 부착형 안테나로 활용되기에 적절할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.68-78
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• 2012

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between Yin-deficiency questionnaire score and various biofunctional signals in women. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on charts of 195 patients who visited Gangdong Kyung Hee Hospital between April 1st and September 30th, 2011. The subjects were categorized into two groups, a low Yin-deficiency group (n=118) and a high Yin-deficiency group (n=77). The authors analyzed the correlation between Yin-deficiency questionnaire score and biofunctional signals by Pearson's correlation coefficient test and the difference in biofunctional signals between the two groups by independent samples t-test using SPSS for windows. Results: 1. Negative correlations were observed between the temperature difference of back-humerus, standard deviation of all R-R intervals (SDNN), total power (TP), low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF) on heart rate variability parameters, and Yin-deficiency questionnaire score. A positive correlation was observed between the temperature difference of knee-humerus and Yin-deficiency questionnaire score. 2. The temperature difference of back-humerus in the high Yin-deficiency group was significantly higher than that in the low Yin-deficiency group. The temperature difference of knee-humerus, height, waist-hip ratio, SDNN, TP, LF, and HF of the high Yin-deficiency group were significantly lower than those of the low Yin-deficiency group. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that the comprehensive diagnosis of Yin-deficiency and biofunctional signals is useful.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.277-290
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• 1999

유한차분 시간영역 수치해석 기법을 사용하여 휴대폰과 인체 간의 전자파 결합 현상을 시율레이션하였고, 인체 두부의 모형을 제작하기 위한 생체 뼈 유사 물질의 합성에 관한 연구를 수행했다. 휴대폰 모형을 제작 하여 자유 공간에서 안테나 반사계수 및 복사 패턴을 측정하였다. 인체와 안테나 사이의 거리를 매개 변수로 하여 안테나의 입력 임피던스, 반사계수, 복사 패턴, 효율, 그리고 인체 두부의 전력 홉수량을 계산하였다. 인 체 근접 효과에 의하여 안테나 공진 주파수가 약 12 %까지 감소되었으며, 출력이 0.6W일 때, 두부와 안테나 사이의 거리가 30mm이상 떨어져 있을 경우, l-g 평균 최대 SAR가 ANSVIEEE 안전 기준인 1.6 W /kg 이 하로 계산되었다. 뼈 유사 물질의 합성에는 에폭시, 응고제, 그리고 흑연 분말을 기본 물질로 하고, 전도도를 제어하기 위해 소량의 전도성 에폭시를 첨가하였다. 850 MHz에서 비유전율이 18.04, 전도도가 0.347로서 생체 뼈의 특성에 매우 근접하는 시료가 합성되었음을 보였다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.91-95
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• 2010

Objectives : Acori Rhizoma is one of the common widely used herbal medicines with diverse bioactive effects. However, little evidence has been reported about the potential anti-platelet activity of Acori Rhizoma. The present study examined the effects on platelet aggregation by Acori Rhizoma. Methods : In this study, we tested the in vitro effect of 16 kinds of Acori Rhizoma extracts by hot water or 70% ethanol on collagen-induced platelet aggregation in human whole blood using the impedance method of aggregometry. Results : Among them, 2 kinds of 70% ethanol extract and 1 kind of hot water extract showed the significant inhibiting effect on whole blood aggregation. In particular, Acorus gramineus extracts were selected as the most effective candidate. Conclusiions : The results from this experiment provide pharmacological evidence for the traditional medicine, suggesting that Acorus gramineus could be help problems of blood circulation more than Acorus tatarinowii.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.417-425
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• 2012

This paper presents reference ZMP trajectory generation and implementation for a biped robot via linear inverted dumbbell model (LIDM), which can consider the effect of external momentum on the center of mass (COM) of robot. Based on a reference ZMP trajectory derived by using LIDM, a base trajectory is proposed not only to make the locomotion of robot similar to that of human but also to facilitate its implementation and tuning. In order to realize a dynamic walking using the proposed trajectory, compliance, impedance and ZMP tracking controllers are adopted together. Extensive experiments show that the proposed locomotion of a biped robot is stable and also, similar to that of human. Further researches on balance recovery of a biped robot will be carried out to guarantee its robust locomotion in combination with the proposed trajectory.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.15-27
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• 1992

헤드폰을 사용하여 청각실험을 하는 경우에 합리적인 헤드폰 측정방법이 확립되지 않아 그 측정방법에 따라 다른 결과를 초래하는 문제점이 있기 때문에, 헤드폰의 주파수 특성에 관한 표준 측정방법이 요구된다. 본고에서는 이러한 중요성에 입각하여 종래의 의사귀를 이용한 측정방법과 최근 새롭게 제안되고 있는 HATS를 이용한 측정방법을 사용하여, 사람에 있어서 자연적인 청취상태에 입각한 헤드폰 측정방법에 대해 고차하고, 종래의 측정방법과 비교 검토하였다. 그 결과 사람의 귀의 음향 임피던스와 머리의 회절요과를 정확히 모사하지 못한 의사귀 측정방법에 비해, 이 문제점을 해결한 HATS를 이용한 측정방법에서 사람에 있어 보다 자연적인 청취상태에 입각한 주파수 특성을 측정할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.68-83
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• 2020

A fast and simple method for synthesis of Cu_xO-ZnO/PPy/RGO nanocomposite by electrochemical manner have been reported in this paper. For testing the utility of this nanocomposite we modified a GCE with the nanocomposite to yield a sensor for simultaneous determination of four analytes namely ascorbic acid (AA), dopamine (DA), uric acid (UA), and folic acid (FA). Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and Differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) selected for the study. The modified electrode cause to enhance electron transfer rate so overcome to overlapping their peaks and consequently having the ability to the simultaneous determination of AA, DA, UA, and FA. To synthesis confirmation of the nanocomposite, Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Raman spectroscopy, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were applied. The linearity ranges were 0.07-485 μM, 0.05-430 μM, 0.02-250 μM and 0.022-180 μM for AA, DA, UA, and FA respectively and the detection limits were 22 nM, 10 nM, 5 nM and 6 nM for AA, DA, UA, and FA respectively Also, the obtained electrode can be used for the determination of the AA, DA, UA, and FA in human blood, and human urine real samples.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.261-270
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• 2015

Purpose: Cold storage is the most popular method used to preserve highly perishable foods such as beef and fish. However, at refrigeration temperatures, the shelf life of these foods is limited, and spoilage leads to massive food waste. Moreover, freezing significantly affects the food's properties. Ice crystallization and growth during freezing can cause irreversible textural damage to foods through volumetric expansion, moisture migration induced by osmotic pressure gradients, and concentration of solutes,which can lead to protein denaturation. Methods: Although freezing can preserve perishable foods for months, these disruptive changes decrease the consumer's perception of the food's quality. Therefore, the development and testing of new and improved cold storage technologies is a worthwhile pursuit. Results: The process of maintaining a food product in an unfrozen state below its equilibrium freezing temperature is known as supercooling. As supercooling has been shown to offer a considerable improvement over refrigeration for extending a perishable product's shelf life, implementation of supercooling in households and commercial refrigeration units would help diminish food waste. Conclusions: A commercially viable supercooling unit for all perishable food items is currently being developed and fabricated. Buildup of this technology will provide a meaningful improvement in the cold storage of perishable foods, and will have a significant impact on the refrigeration market as a whole.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.250-260
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• 2015

Purpose: Dual cylindrical microwave chambers equipped with an ohmic heating tube were designed and fabricated to maximize the electric field strength for expeditious heat treatment of particulate foods. Methods: The efficacy of the combination heater was investigated by simulating the electric field distribution by using COMSOL Multiphysics software. Results: All components of the designed microwave heating unit were suitable for transmitting maximal microwave power to the load. The simulated electric field distribution implied that single-mode microwave heating would be sufficient for the steady generation of a highly localized heating zone in the cavity. During impedance matching, the calculated reflection coefficient ($S_{11}$) was small, possibly implying minimal power loss and wave reflection in the designed microwave heating chamber. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the possibility of concentrating the microwave power at the centerline for a single-frequency microwave, for thermal treatment of multiphase foods without attenuating the microwave power.