• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제62권4호
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• pp.405-413
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• 2019

Objective : We evaluated efficacy of combining proximal balloon guiding catheter (antegrade flow arrest) and distal access catheter (aspiration at the site of occlusion) in thrombectomy for anterior circulation ischemic stroke. Methods : We retrospectively analyzed 116 patients who underwent mechanical thrombectomy with stent retriever. The patients were divided by the techniques adopted, the combined technique (proximal balloon guiding catheter and large bore distal access catheter) group (n=57, 49.1%) and the conventional (guiding catheter with stent retriever) technique group (n=59, 50.9%). We evaluated baseline characteristics (epidemiologic data, clinical and imaging characteristics) and procedure details (the number of retrieval attempts, procedure time), as well as angiographic (thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (TICI) score, distal thrombus migration) and clinical outcome (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale at discharge, modified Rankin Scale [mRS] at 3 months) of them. Results : The number of retrieval attempts was lower (p=0.002) and the first-pass successful reperfusion rate was higher (56.1% vs. 28.8%; p=0.003) in the combined technique group. And the rate of final result of TICI score 3 was higher (68.4% vs. 28.8%; p<0.01) and distal thrombus migration rate was also lower (15.8% vs. 40.7%; p=0.021) in the combined technique group. Early strong neurologic improvement (improvement of National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale ${\geq}11$ or National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale ${\leq}1$ at discharge) rate (57.9% vs. 36.2%; p=0.02) and favorable clinical outcome (mRS at 3 months ${\leq}2$) rate (59.6% vs. 33.9%; p=0.005) were also better in the combined technique group. Conclusion : The combined technique needs lesser attempts, decreases distal migration, increases TICI 3 reperfusion and achieves better clinical outcomes.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제56권12호
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• pp.895-903
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 실내실험을 수행하여 홍수터 식생에 의한 하안의 안정성, 만곡부의 곡률 변화, 사행의 발달과 이동을 정량적으로 분석하였다. 홍수터에 식생이 있는 하도는 시간이 증가하면서 사행의 하폭이 일정하게 유지하지만, 선택적인 하안침식에 의해 사행이 발달하고 하류로 이동하였다. 이러한 과정에서 하안침식과 사주의 변화가 크지 않으며, 저수로가 일정하게 유지되면서 유사유출량은 감소하고 변동성이 거의 없이 일정하게 유지되고 있다. 식생의 밀도가 증가함에 따라, 하안침식률이 감소하였다. 식생의 밀도가 증가함에 따라 하안침식률이 감소하였고, 사행의 발달에 영향을 주었다. 이는 홍수터 식생이 하안의 안정성을 증가시키고, 하도의 평면변화에 영향을 미치는 주요 인자 중의 하나임을 의미한다. 하안침식률과 무차원 곡률반경은 홍수터에 식생이 없는 조건에서 가장 크고, 식생이 있는 조건에서는 작다. 또한 상대 측방이동률과 무차원 곡률반경도 하안침식률과의 관계가 유사하는 특성을 보였다. 따라서 홍수터 식생은 하도의 안정성을 증가시켜서 하안침식과 사행의 발달뿐만 아니라, 사행의 곡률 변화와 이동에 영향을 준다.

• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• 제29권3_4호
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• pp.955-967
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• 2011

In this paper we have considered a nonautonomous predator-prey model with discrete time delay due to gestation, in which there are two prey habitats linked by isotropic migration. One prey habitat contains a predator and the other (a refuge) does not. Here, we have established some sufficient conditions on the permanence of the system by using in-equality analytical technique. By Lyapunov functional method, we have also obtained some sufficient conditions for global asymptotic stability of this model. We have observed that the per capita migration rate among two prey habitats and the time delay has no effect on the permanence of the system but it has an effect on the global asymptotic stability of this model. The aim of the analysis of this model is to identify the parameters of interest for further study, with a view to informing and assisting policy-maker in targeting prevention and treatment resources for maximum effectiveness.

• 한국시뮬레이션학회논문지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.89-98
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• 1994

In this paper, a criteria for selecting an appropriate load redistribution algorithm is devised so that a fault-tolerance distributed system can operte at its optimal efficience. To present the guideline for selecting redistributing algorithms, simulation models of fault-tolerant system including redistribution algorithms are developed using SLAM II. The job arrival rate, service rate, failure and repair rate of nodes, and communication delay time due to load migration are used as parameters of simulation. The result of simulation shows that the job arrival rate and the failure rate of nodes are not deciding factors in affecting the relative efficiency of algorithms. Algorithm B shows relatively a consistent performance under various environments, although its performance is between those of other algorithms. If the communication delay time is longer than average job processing time, the performance of algorithm B is better than others. If the repair rate is relatively small or communication delay time is longer than service time, algorithm A leads to good performance. But in opposite environments, algorithm C is superior to other algorithms.

• 항공우주의학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.77-81
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• 2021

Purpose: The United States of America have pre-migration screening program are mandated through legislation. The one of purpose of this program is to prevent the importation of certain communicable diseases. Examinations of migration applicants are performed by panel physicians who are licensed physicians in the countries of origin that have agreements with the government departments of the country of destination to undertake this activity. In recent decades, the number of US migrants has increased, however COVID-19 impacted this trend of international migrants. The Aim of this study is to examine trends of US applicants and outcomes of tuberculosis and sexual transmitted infections (STIs) screening in South Korean applicants for US visa. Methods: A total of 4,442 applicants participated in US visa health check-up in 2016 to 2020. Results: The numbers of applicant for US visa in males and females was 1,814 and 2,628. The positive results in tuberculosis and STIs screening was noted with 0.66% in nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), 0.03% in tuberculosis, 0.03% in gonorrhea, 0.08% in syphilis, and 0.74% in chlamydia. The age groups of 2 to 14 years showed higher positive rate (13.89%) in tuberculin skin test (TST) tests compared to the rate of interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) tests (0.44%, P<0.001). The positive ratio of NTM and abnormal chest X-ray (CXR) which required sputum tests among the applicants over 15 years old has trends to increase with age. The age groups of over 70 years showed high positive rate in NTM and abnormal CXR (4.10%, 20.51%). However, ages 15 to 49 years groups showed 0.00% to 0.30% in NTM and 1.08% to 3.91% in abnormal CXR. In the study population, the positive rates of STIs were 0.03%, 0.08%, and 0.74% in gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, respectively. Among the participants who underwent sputum smears and cultures were just 1 case of active tuberculosis (0.03%) and 25 cases of NTM infection (0.66%). Conclusion: This study found that rate of positivity in tuberculosis and STIs screening among South Korean applicants for US visa in 2016 to 2020. Regarding tuberculosis, the positivity of CXR among the aged 15 to 59 years applicants was lower than that among over 60 years old. Among 2 to 14 years, positivity of IGRA was very low. And IGRA test can reduce effort of further evaluation compared to TST test in South Korea, so IGRA test among young adults can be useful. High positive rates in STI among young adult could result in high active sexuality, especially chlamydia infection is most common. Therefore Chlamydia polymerase chain reaction should be considered formal protocol among the Korean applicant for US visa.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제40권8호
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• pp.1113-1120
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 palm mid fraction(PMF)와 stearic ethyl ester를 기질로 Lipozyme TLIM을 이용한 에스테르 교환반응을 실시하였으며 기질의 몰 비율과 효소양 및 시간에 따른 TAG 조성 변화와 함께 POS 구성율 및 acyl migration 정도를 알아보았다. sn-2 위치에서의 주요 지방산 조성 변화는 몰 비율과 효소양, 반응시간이 증가할수록 C18:1은 점차 감소하였고, C16:0과 C18:0은 증가함을 알 수 있었다. 이와 같은 변화는 특히 반응시간이 증가함에 따라 두드러지게 나타났으며 acyl migration 생성과 관계가 깊은 것으로 예측되었다. 그 결과 총 포화지방산의 함량은 최고 37.4 area%까지 증가한 수치를 보였다. 반응 합성물의 주요 TAG 조성으로는 POP, POS, SOS와 같은 대칭형 구조의 TAG가 확인되었으며 반응이 진행됨에 따라 POP는 감소하고 POS가 증가하는 경향을 보였다. Acyl migration과 POS 함량을 고려하였을 때 몰 비율 1:2, 효소양 3 wt%, 5시간 반응 조건에서 POS는 53.5 area%의 높은 함량을 보였으며 이때 총 포화지방산함량은 반응 전 11.9 area%와 비교하여 약 2배 증가한 23.1 area%를 나타내었다. 한편, 전체 반응 조건 중 가장 높은 POS 함량은 55.4 area%의 수치를 보였는데, 이후 몰 비율과 효소양의 증가와 더불어 반응시간이 지속되었음에도 불구하고 POS는 오히려 감소하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 반응이 진행되면서 acyl migration에 의해 sn-2 위치에 palmitic acid와 stearic acid가 전이된 PPS, PSS, SSS와 같은 TAG의 생성도 증가함을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.191-200
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• 2001

Parallel Genetic Algorithms partition the whole population into several sub-populations and search the optimal solution by exchanging the information each others periodically. Distributed Genetic Algorithm, one of Parallel Genetic Algorithms, divides a large population into several sub-populations and executes the traditional Genetic Algorithm on each sub-population independently. And periodically promising individuals selected from sub-populations are migrated by following the migration interval and migration rate to different sub-populations. In this paper, for the Travelling Salesman Problems, we analyze and compare with Distributed Genetic Algorithms using different Genetic Algorithms and using same Genetic Algorithms on each separated sub-population The simulation result shows that using different Genetic Algorithms obtains better results than using same Genetic Algorithms in Distributed Genetic Algorithms. This results look like the property of rapidly searching the approximated optima and keeping the variety of solution make interaction in different Genetic Algorithms.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2018

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common type of oral malignancy. Numerous therapies have been proposed for its cure. Research is continually being conducted to develop new forms of treatment as current therapies are associated with numerous side-effects. Luteolin, a common dietary flavonoid, has been demonstrated to possess strong anti-cancer activity against various human cancer cell lines. Nevertheless, research into luteolin-based anticancer activity against oral cancer remains scarce. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the effect of luteolin as an anti-cancer agent. After treatment with luteolin, Ca9-22 and CAL-27 oral cancer cells showed condensed nuclei and enhanced apoptotic rate with evidence of mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. Epithelialmesenchymal transition (EMT) is closely related to tumor migration and invasion. Luteolin suppressed cancer cell invasion and migration in the current study. Elevated expression of E-cadherin, an adherens junction protein, was evident in both cell lines after luteolin treatment. Luteolin also significantly inhibited transcription factors (i.e., N-cadherin, Slug, Snail, Twist, and ZEB-1) that regulated expression of tumor suppressors such as E-cadherin based on Western blot analysis and quantitative PCR. Thus, luteolin could induce mitochondrial apoptosis and inhibit cancer cell invasion and migration by suppressing EMT-induced transcription factors.

• 수산해양기술연구
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.337-346
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• 1992

어군탐지기를 이용하여 어군의 분포와 그 행동생태를 계측하기 위한 연구의 일환으로 어군의 연직적인 일주회유이동 및 초음파산란강도의 변동특성을 검토하고, 또한 수온의 연직구조와 어군의 연직분포특성과의 관계, 선박의 항주상태에 따른 어군의 행동반응 등을 현장실험을 통하여 검토, 고찰한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. (1) 어군의 공간분포특성은 수온의 연직구조와 밀접한 관계가 있음을 알 수 있었다. (2) 동중국해 중앙부에서 일출 직전까지 수온약층 바로 아래쪽에 군집하고 있던 칼오징어와 전갱이 어군이 일출과 더불어 해저를 향해 급속히 하강하는 일주회유이동이 관찰되었고, 그 하강속도는 0.24m/min이었다. (3) 수온약층이 탁월했던 제주도 서방해역과 대만 북부해역을 대상으로 어군의 연직분포특성과 수온의 연직구조와를 상호 비교 분석한 결과, 표층과 저층의 수온차가 크고, 또 중층에 뚜렷한 수온약층이 형성되어 있는 경우, 전갱이와 칼오징어군은 야간에 수온약층의 바로 아래쪽에 농밀하게 군집하는 특성을 나타내고, 또 표층과 저층의 수온차가 적은 경우에 있어서는 표층까지 완전히 부상하여 군집하는 경향을 나타내었다. (4) 선박을 정선시킬 때, 선저 직하에 분포하는 어족생물이 급히 연직적으로 하향 이동하는 도피행동을 나타내었다. 그러나, 그 후 시간이 경과함에 따라서 다시 원래의 유영층으로 상향이동하는 행동패턴을 나타내었다. 한편, 수온약층을 경계로 하여 상층과 하층에 분포하는 어족생물의 행동패턴에도 차이가 있었는데, 수온약층 아래쪽에 있어서는 어군이 현저한 도피행동을 나타내었지만, 그 위쪽에 있어서는 그러한 징후가 관찰되지 않았다. 이와 같은 현상은 수온약층 아래쪽에는 유영성이 강한 어족생물이, 그 위쪽에는 유영성이 약한 어족생물이 군집하고 있었기 때문이라고 판단된다. 당시 이 해역에서 행한 저층 트롤의 주요 어획물은 물메기, 살오징어, 삼치 등이었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권8호
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• pp.3213-3222
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• 2015

Background: Cancer metastasis depends on cell motility which is driven by cycles of actin polymerization and depolymerization. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and metabolic oxidative stress have long been associated with cancer. ROS play a vital role in regulating actin dynamics that are sensitive to oxidative modification. The current work aimed at studying the effects of sub-lethal metabolic oxidative stress on actin cytoskeleton, focal adhesion and cell migration. Materials and Methods: T47D human breast cancer cells were treated with 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2DG), L-buthionine sulfoximine (BSO), or doxorubicin (DOX), individually or in combination, and changes in intracellular total glutathione and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were measured. The expression of three major antioxidant enzymes was studied by immunoblotting, and cells were stained with fluorescent-phalloidin to evaluate changes in F-actin organization. In addition, cell adhesion and degradation ability were measured. Cell migration was studied using wound healing and transwell migration assays. Results: Our results show that treating T47D human breast cancer cells with drug combinations (2DG/BSO, 2DG/DOX, or BSO/DOX) decreased intracellular total glutathione and increased oxidized glutathione, lipid peroxidation, and cytotoxicity. In addition, the drug combinations caused a reduction in cell area and mitotic index, prophase arrest and a decreased ability to form invadopodia. The formation of F-actin aggregates was increased in treated T47D cells. Moreover, combination therapy reduced cell adhesion and the rate of cell migration. Conclusions: Our results suggest that exposure of T47D breast cancer cells to combination therapy reduces cell migration via effects on metabolic oxidative stress.