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The Effect of Mold Shapes on the Fiber Orientation of Welding Parts for Injectin Molding of Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites (섬유강화 고분자 복합재료의 사출성형에 있어서 웰드부의 섬유배향에 미치는 금형형상의 영향)

  • Kang, M. G.;Choi, Y. S.;Kim, H.;Lee, D. G.;Han, G. Y.;Kim, E. G.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2000.11a
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    • pp.457-460
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    • 2000
  • Injection molding is the most widely used process for the industrial forming of plastic articles. During an injection molding process of composites, the fiber-matrix separation and fiber orientation are caused by the flow of molten polymer/fiber mixture. As a result, the product tends to be nonhomogeneous and anisotropic. Hence, it is very important to clarify the relations between separation·orientation and infection molding conditions. So far, there is no research on the measurement of fiber orientation using image processing. In this study, the effects of fiber content ratio and molding condition on the fiber orientation-angle distributions are studied experimentally. Using the image processing method, the fiber orientation distribution of welding parts in injection-molded products is assessed. And the effects of fiber content and injection mold shapes on the fiber orientation in case of fiber reinforced polymeric composites are studied. experimentally.

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Studies on the Glochidial Encystment in Host Fish during the development of Anodonta arcaeformis flavotincta (작은대칭이, Anodonta arcaeformis flavotincta의 유생 발생 중 숙주어류내에서 글로키디움 유생의 피낭 형성과정에 관한 연구)

  • 박갑만
    • Development and Reproduction
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.81-87
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    • 1998
  • A scanning electron microscopic study on the glochidial encystment and excystment during the development of Anodonta arcaeformis flavotincta on Carassius auratus, a common natural host fish, was carried out. The glochidia were attached to the fins, buccal cavity and gills of the host fish within 30 minutes. In this study, the fins of host fish infected with the glochidia were examined in a time series. The attachment rates of the glochidia on the pectoral fins, caudal fin and pelvic fins of the host fish were 30%, 22%, and 17%, respectively. The glochidia which attached to the fish became encysted within 27 hrs. The process of encystment progressed slowly. Ti took 24 to 27 hours in the formation of the primary cyst, and after 5 to 6 days, the larvae was covered completely with the epithelial cels of the host tissues. The process of detachment of juvenile clam was observed on the 8th day after host infection. Most of the juvenile clams have sloughed from the cyst of the host within 15 days. No significant size difference was observed in the glochidia and the juvenile which were found before attachment and after detachment from the cyst of the host fish.

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Customized Cranioplasty Implants Using Three-Dimensional Printers and Polymethyl-Methacrylate Casting

  • Kim, Bum-Joon;Hong, Ki-Sun;Park, Kyung-Jae;Park, Dong-Hyuk;Chung, Yong-Gu;Kang, Shin-Hyuk
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.52 no.6
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    • pp.541-546
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    • 2012
  • Objective : The prefabrication of customized cranioplastic implants has been introduced to overcome the difficulties of intra-operative implant molding. The authors present a new technique, which consists of the prefabrication of implant molds using three-dimensional (3D) printers and polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) casting. Methods : A total of 16 patients with large skull defects (>100 $cm^2$) underwent cranioplasty between November 2009 and April 2011. For unilateral cranial defects, 3D images of the skull were obtained from preoperative axial 1-mm spiral computed tomography (CT) scans. The image of the implant was generated by a digital subtraction mirror-imaging process using the normal side of the cranium as a model. For bilateral cranial defects, precraniectomy routine spiral CT scan data were merged with postcraniectomy 3D CT images following a smoothing process. Prefabrication of the mold was performed by the 3D printer. Intraoperatively, the PMMA implant was created with the prefabricated mold, and fit into the cranial defect. Results : The median operation time was $184.36{\pm}26.07$ minutes. Postoperative CT scans showed excellent restoration of the symmetrical contours and curvature of the cranium in all cases. The median follow-up period was 23 months (range, 14-28 months). Postoperative infection was developed in one case (6.2%) who had an open wound defect previously. Conclusion : Customized cranioplasty PMMA implants using 3D printer may be a useful technique for the reconstruction of various cranial defects.

Comparison of process and cost of disposal methods for brucellosis infected bovine carcasses: burial, recycling, and incineration (브루셀라병 감염소 사체처리 방법별 절차 및 소요비용 비교: 매몰, 재활용, 소각)

  • Yoon, Hachung;Yhee, Ji-Young;Yu, Chi-Ho;Kim, Jong-Hyuk;Moon, Oun-Kyong;Park, Jee-Yong;Nam, Gun-Wook;Sur, Jung-Hyang;Rhee, Hae-Chun;Kim, Tae-Jong;Lee, Sang-Jin
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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    • v.49 no.2
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    • pp.141-147
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    • 2009
  • In Korea, burial is the most common method of disposing animal carcasses culled due to brucellosis infection. However, burial has many disadvantages such as shortage of appropriate burial sites, possibile pollution of ground water supply, and negative view of the public. In this study, we have reviewed 3 legal methods for disposing bovine carcasses, which are burial, incineration, and rendering. We also described the overall process, advantages and disadvantages, and required costs for each method. About 75% of bovine brucellosis outbreak farms had less than 3 reactors, and in our study, rendering required the least amount of cost for farms with a small number of reactors (1-3 heads). Our findings suggest that the use of rendering should be encouraged for farms with bovine brucellosis and other methods considered only if rendering is inappropriate.

Development of Indwelling Urinary Catheterization Guideline by Adaptation Process (수용개작방법을 활용한 유치도뇨 간호실무지침 개발)

  • Jeong, Ihn Sook;Jeong, Jae Sim;Seo, Hyun Ju;Lim, Eun Young;Hong, Eun-Young;Park, Kyung Hee;Jung, Young Sun;Choi, Eun Kyoung;Park, Hee Youn;Park, Sun-A
    • Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.31-42
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: This study was done to develop evidence-based nursing practice guidelines to prevent complications related to indwelling urinary catheterization (IUC) in patients in Korea. Methods: A guideline adaptation process was conducted according to the guideline adaptation manual which consists of three main phases, and 9 modules with a total of 24 steps. Results: The newly developed IUC guideline consisted of an introduction, urinary catheterization, summary of recommendations, recommendations, references, and appendices. There were 110 recommendations in 8 sections including assessment, equipment, catheter insertion, catheter maintenance, catheter change, catheter removal, management of complications, and education/consultation. For the grade of recommendations, there were 6.4% for A, 22.7% for B, 67.3% for C. Conclusion: The IUC guideline was developed based on evidence and therefore it is recommended that this guideline be disseminated and utilized by nurses nationwide to improve the quality of care for patients with IUC and decrease complications related to IUC and that it be revised regularly.

Usefulness of Microscopic Procedures in Composite Grafts for Fingertip Injuries

  • Jo, Dong In;Song, Yu Kwan;Kim, Cheol Keun;Kim, Jin Young;Kim, Soon Heum
    • Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.9-13
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: Fingertip amputations are the most common type of upper limb amputations. Composite grafting is a simple and cost-effective technique. Although many factors have investigated the success of composite grafting, the success rate is not high. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate whether the microscopic procedure process during composite grafts improves the success rate. Materials and Methods: Thirteen cases of unreplantable fingertip amputation underwent a microscopic resection procedure for composite graft in the operating room. The principle of the procedure was to remove the least devitalized tissue, maximize the clean tissue preservation and exact trimming of the acral vessel and to remove as many foreign bodies as possible. Results: All fingertips in the thirteen patients survived completely without additional procedures. Conclusion: Composite grafting allows for the preservation of length while avoiding the donor site morbidity of locoregional flaps. Most composite grafts are performed as quickly as possible in a gross environment. However, we take noticed the microscopic resection. This process is thought to increase the survival rate for the following reasons. First, the minimal resection will maximize the junction surface area and increase serum imbibition. Second, sophisticated trimming of injured distal vessels will increase the likelihood of inosculation. Third, accurate foreign body removal will reduce the probability of infection and make it possible to increase the concentration and efficiency in a microscopic environment. Although there is a need for more research into the mechanisms, we recommend using a composite graft under the microscopic environment.

Trust-based Infectious Disease Management System Using the Public Blockchain (공개형 블록체인을 활용한 신뢰기반 감염병 관리 시스템)

  • Jang, Kyung-Bae;Park, Jae-Hoon;Seo, Hwa-Jeong
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.795-801
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    • 2020
  • In the event of a fatal infectious disease in the country, it is very important that the government respond quickly and prevent the secondary infection of the people to prevent the subsequent spread of damage. However, in order to detect infectious diseases in existing medical institutions, and to reach the KCDCP(Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) a total of four steps must be taken. In this paper, we simplifies the existing reporting process using the open blockchain. In addition, not only infectious disease related organizations share infectious disease information on the blockchain, but also grant access to the blockchain to ordinary citizens. By sharing information quickly and transparently revealing the process, we can add credibility to the response to the outbreak and official announcements. The public can also build efficient next-generation defense systems by checking information on the blockchain to prevent secondary infections.

Analysis of Ascites Symptoms in Cultured Olive Flounder, Paralichthys Olivaceus, using a Random Forest Machine Learning Method (랜덤 포레스트 기계 학습 방법을 이용한 넙치의 복수 증상 분석)

  • Kyeong-Im Kim;Sung-Hyun Kim;Hee-Taek Ceong;Soonhee Han;Jeong-Seon Park
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.18 no.6
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    • pp.1157-1170
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    • 2023
  • Ascites is a condition in which body fluids are abnormally accumulated in the fish's abdominal cavity, and is an important indicator of the health of flounder. Ascites can occur in the process of infection with bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc., which causes abdominal distension, sluggish growth, and weight loss. In this paper, we tried to find the correlation with other symptoms or diseases that affect ascites symptoms in flounder. As experimental data, ascites symptoms were divided into three states: no ascites, ascites transparent, and ascites opaque, and disease diagnosis data of cultured flounder collected for 7 years were used. After performing an appropriate preprocessing process for the random forest machine learning method, other symptoms and disease factors related to ascites were extracted, and it was confirmed that the proposed model could present the main factors related to ascites.

A case report of runting-stunting syndrome in a broiler farm (육계에서 발생한 흡수불량증후군 증례)

  • Keum-Suk Chu;Woo Ri Jung;Bo-Mi Moon
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Service
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    • v.47 no.2
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    • pp.107-113
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    • 2024
  • A broiler farm in Jeonbuk province experienced high mortality due to decreased feed intake and poor growth, and pathological evaluation of 11- and 17-day-old broilers was performed, which led to the diagnosis of runting-stunting syndrome. From the start of the rearing period to shipment, 18.4% of the chickens in the three barns experiencing continuous culling and mortality were affected, compared to 7.7% in the other five barns. Gross findings on the 11-day-old broiler chicken revealed proventricular dilatation and hemorrhage, intestinal hemorrhage, urate deposition in the pericardium and renal tubule, nephropathy, and mild hepatic capsulitis. Similar proventricular dilatation and hemorrhage were observed in the 17-day-old broiler chickens. In addition, hepatitis and pericarditis were observed with the progression of secondary bacterial infection, and pathogenic Escherichia coli was isolated from these lesions. As a result of PCR, Newcastle disease virus, fowl adenovirus, chicken anemia virus and Marek's disease virus were not detected in the all tissue samples. In contrast, infectious bronchitis virus was detected in the proventriculus, kidney and cecal tonsil. chicken astrovirus was detected in the intestine, cecal tonsil and bursa of Fabricius, and chicken parvovirus was detected in proventriculus, intestine, cecal tonsil and bursa of Fabricius. By sharing the diagnostic process of a case of malabsorption syndrome through this case report, we hope that it can be widely utilized in the diagnostic process of livestock disease pathognomonic institutions.

Chondrogenic Activity of Vascularized Perichondrial Flap for Rabbit Tracheal Reconstruction (토끼 기관의 재건에 이용된 혈행성 연골막 피판의 연골생성능)

  • 김은서;최은창;김영호;홍원표;김영덕
    • Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.46-56
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    • 1996
  • Perichondrium is generally used for reconstruction of airway and successful regeneration of cartilage framework using perichondrium are reported by several authors. It has many advantages for airway reconstruction. It can maintain the stable framework and it has higher flexibility so it's easy to design according to the shape of defects. It resist strongly against infection process. Its airtightness and rapid mucosalization enables to predict good postoperative recovery and results. To investigate the differences in cartilage regeneration between avascular and vascularized perichondrial flap, this study was designed with vascularized flaps composed of vascularized perichondrium and central auricular artery and vein. Morphologic study was performed to determine the fate of the grafted perichondrium at regular intervals using light microscopy with H & E stain. Chondrogenic potential and formation of cartilaginous plate of experimental group was superior than in the control group. Grafted perichondrium was fed by consistent feeding vessel. At 6 weeks, the regenerated cartilage could hardly be distinguished form the normal cartilage framework but in control group, regenerated cartilaginous tissue was generally immature in same period. In conclusion, this study indicated that consistent vasculature to grafed tissue is the essential factor for successful reconstruction of cartilaginous framework.

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