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Implementation of Lighting Technique and Music Therapy for Improving Degree of Students Concentration During Lectures

  • Han, ChangPyoung;Hong, YouSik
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.116-124
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    • 2020
  • The advantage of the distance learning universities based on the 4th Industrial Revolution is that anyone can conveniently take lectures anytime, anywhere on the web. In addition, research has been actively conducted on the effect of light color and temperature control upon student performance during online classes. However, research on how the conditions of subjects, lighting colors, and music selection improve the degree of a student's concentration during online lectures has not been completed. To solve these problems in this paper, we have developed automatic analysis system SW for the weak subjects of learners by applying intelligent analysis algorithm, have proposed and simulated music therapy and art therapy. Moreover, It proposed in this paper an algorithm for an automatic analysis system, which shows the weak subjects of learners by adopting intelligence analysis algorithms. We also have presented and simulated a music therapy and art therapy algorithms, based on the blended learning, in order to increase students concentration during lecture.

A Study on the Measurements of Optical Parameters in Photosensitizer by Light Scattering (농도가 진한 매질에서 광증감제에 의한 광학적 파라미터측정에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Ki-Jun;Lee, Jou-Joub
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.102-108
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    • 2011
  • The study of wave propagation and scattering in biological media has become increasingly important in recent years. The propagation of light within tissues is an important problem that confronts the dosimetry of therapeutic laser delivery and the development of diagnostic spectroscopy. In the clinical application of photodynamic therapy(PDT) and in photobiology, the photon deposition within a tissue determines the spatial distribution of photochemical reactions. Scattered light is measured as a function of the distance (r) between the axis of the incident beam and the detection spot. Consequently, knowledge of the photosensitizer(Chlorophyll-a) function that characterizes a phantom is measured. To obtain the results of scattering coefficients(${\mu}s$) of a turbid material from diffusion described by experimental approach. It was measured the energy fluency of photon radiation at the position of penetration depth. From fluorescence experimental method obtained the analytical expression for the scattered light as the values of $(I/I_o)_{wavelength}$ vs the distance between the center of the incident beam and optical fiber in terms of the condition of "in situ spectroscopy(optically thick)" and real time by fluorometric measurements. The result was compromised with transport of intensities though a random distribution of scatters.

A Study on Daylighting Systems for Therapeutic Environments of Healthcare Facilities (의료시설의 치유적 환경을 위한 자연광조명시스템에 관한 연구)

  • Jung, Hee-Boon
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.139-148
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    • 2016
  • Chronic patients and staffs in healthcare facilities cannot avoid long-term stays indoors. Therefore, they need to get adequate amounts of sunlight to prevent diseases caused by vitamin D deficiency. This is a case study on the advanced daylighting systems installed to healthcare facilities for therapeutic environments as serving natural light therapy and a pleasant atmosphere. This paper shows daylighting devices that overcome the structural limits of architectural design solutions for inducing natural light. This study presents appropriate daylighting technologies to the purpose and types of healthcare facilities by analyzing therapeutic environmental factors. Natural light delivered through daylighting devices help directly patients recover. In addition, it can improve healthcare providers' performance and productivity, and reduce their errors, thereby creating therapeutic environments for patients, indirectly. Excellent color rendering of solar illumination is also a powerful tool for navigation and wayfinding in the buildings, and for aesthetic treatment in dental office. Furthermore, daylighting systems are streamlined and require the least material and space to attract sunlight up to the deeper inside. But because of expensive cost, they have not yet been widespread. Though daylighting devices are typically more expensive than artificial illuminations to install, the running cost savings can compensate for the initial installation cost. With the development of technology in the future, the market price of them is expected to be formed properly.

The Effect of an Optical Clearing Agent on Tissue Prior to 1064-nm Laser Therapy

  • Youn, Jong-In
    • Medical Lasers
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.146-152
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    • 2021
  • Background and Objectives Although lasers have been widely applied in tissue treatment, the light penetration depth in tissues is limited by the tissue turbidity and affected by its absorption and scattering characteristics. This study investigated the effect of using an optical clearing agent (OCA) on tissue to improve the therapeutic effect of 1064 nm wavelength laser light by reducing the heat generated on the skin surface and increasing the penetration depth. Materials and Methods A diode laser (λ = 1064 nm) was applied to a porcine specimen with and without OCA to investigate the penetration depth of the laser light and temperature distribution. A numerical simulation using the finite element method was performed to investigate the temperature distribution of the specimen compared to ex-vivo experiments using a thermocouple and double-integrating sphere to measure the temperature profile and optical properties of the tissue, respectively. Results Simulation results showed a decrease in tissue surface temperature with increased penetration depth when the OCA was applied. Furthermore, both absorption and scattering coefficients decreased with the application of OCA. In ex-vivo experiments, temperatures decreased for the tissue surface and the fat layer with the OCA, but not for the muscle layer. Conclusion The use of an OCA may be helpful for reducing surface heat generation and enhance the light penetration depth in various near-infrared laser treatments.

Effects of Somatosensory Stimulation Therapy on Upper Limb Sensory and Function and Self-Esteem of Stroke Patients (체감각 자극치료가 뇌졸중 환자의 감각, 상지 기능 및 자아존중감의 변화에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Jiyung;Choi, Wonho
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.87-99
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    • 2020
  • Purpose : This study aims to investigate the effect of somatosensory stimulation on the upper limb sensory and function and self-esteem of stroke patients. Methods : This study period was march 4 to april 4 (5 weeks). The subject were 20 stroke patients with somatosensory impairment in B hospital, seongnam, gyeonggi province. They were devided into two group-experimental and control-with 10 members each. The members of the experimental group underwent somatosensory stimulation, whereas the members of the control group underwent an occupation-based intervention for 5 weeks. Thirty-minute therapy was provided 3 times per week for 5 weeks. Before and after the intervention, both groups were evaluated via light touch, static two-point discrimination, stereognosis, Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA), and self-esteem scale Results : In this study, light touch was not significant in both groups. Static two-point discrimination was significant among the experimental group member's index fingers. Among the control group members, it was significant in the ring finger. The comparison between the two groups was significant in the index finger. The stereognosis results were significant in the experimental group but not in the control group. The comparison between the groups after the intervention was not significant. FMA was significant in the shoulder/ elbow/ forearm (SEF), hand and coordination among the experimental group. Among the control group, it was significant in the SEF and hand. The comparison between the groups was significant in the SEF, hand and coordination. The self-esteem scale results were significant among both groups, and the comparison between the group's score was likewise significant. Conclusion : In conclusion, somatosensory stimulation therapy increases the static two-point discrimination, stereognosis, upper extremity function, and self-esteem of patients with stroke. Therefore, while somatosensory stimulation therapy is not the best therapy, it is one of the best occupational therapies for stroke patients.

Lightening up Light Therapy: Activation of Retrograde Signaling Pathway by Photobiomodulation

  • Kim, Hong Pyo
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.491-496
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    • 2014
  • Photobiomodulation utilizes monochromatic (or quasimonochromatic) light in the electromagnetic region of 600~1000 nm for the treatment of soft tissues in a nondestructive and nonthermal mode. It is conceivable that photobiomodulation is based upon the ability of the light to alter cell metabolism as it is absorbed by general hemoproteins and cytochrome c oxidase (COX) in particular. Recently it has been suggested radiation of visible and infrared (IR) activates retrograde signaling pathway from mitochondria to nucleus. In this review, the role of COX in the photobiomodulation will be discussed. Further a possible role of water as a photoreceptor will be suggested.

The LLLT effect of visible and IR light LEDs in short distance (근거리에서 가시광과 적외광 LED의 LLLT (low level light therapy) 효과)

  • Kim, Sheen-Ja;Lee, Young-Woo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2013.10a
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    • pp.283-285
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    • 2013
  • 피부의 관리를 위한 방법 중 광을 이용한 케어는 비침습적인 방법으로 세포를 활성화 시켜 도움을 주는 매우 유용한 방법이다. 최근에는 낮은 에너지의 LED를 광원으로 이용하는 LLLT (Low Level Light Therapy)가 많이 적용이 된다. 본 논문에서는 피부 미용기기에서 많이 사용되고 있는 가시광 영역의 적색과 황색, 그리고 적외선 영역의 LED를 이용하여 array를 제작하였다. 제작된 LED array는 5V의 전압과 50mA의 전류로 구동되며, 적색이 평균 $10.7mW/cm^2$, 황색이 평균 $1.8mW/cm^2$, 적외선이 평균 $5.5mW/cm^2$의 광출력을 갖는다. 이를 배양된 human cell plate에 각각 10, 20, 40분의 시간으로 조사하였으며, LED array와 조사면 사이에 20 mm의 거리를 두어 균일한 광량이 조사 될 수 있도록 하였다. 실험결과, wound healing의 경우는 적색광을 조사하였을 때, injury line의 길이가 $604.36{\mu}m$에서 10분 조사 시 $368.92{\mu}m$, 20분 조사 시 $298.04{\mu}m$, 40분 조사 시 $491.22{\mu}m$로 줄어드는 효과를 보였으며 특히 20분간 조사하였을 경우의 효과가 가장 좋았다. Cell regeneration의 경우는 황색광을 20분간 조사하였을 경우에 UV 에 의해 손상된 세포 수가 가장 크게 줄어드는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 결과적으로 photorejuvenation 효과를 줄 수 있는 wound healing과 cell regeneration에는 적색 및 황색광의 LED array를 20분간 조사하였을 때가 가장 효과적이었으며, 적외광의 경우에는 모든 실험에서 효과가 없음을 확인할 수 있었다.

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Low-level Laser Therapy with Novel Array of Light Source and Individualized Program for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A 16-week, Randomized, Double-blind, Sham Device-controlled Study

  • Kim, Jee-Woo;Kwon, Yeo-Seon;Chang, Yoon-Young;Hong, Sung-Ho;Shin, Jung-Won;Na, Jung-Im;Huh, Chang-Hun
    • Medical Lasers
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.150-158
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    • 2020
  • Background and Objectives Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is used widely to promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). This study examined the clinical efficacy and safety of a home-use LLLT device with a newly designed array of light sources and software optimized for individual types of AGA. Materials and Methods The study was a randomized, double-blind, sham device-controlled trial. Forty-eight subjects (39 men and nine women) were assigned randomly in a 2:1 ratio to use either the test device (LG Pra'L HGN1, LG electronics, Korea) or sham device. The subjects used the LLLT device three times a week for 16 weeks. Phototrichogram was used to measure the hair density and hair thickness at 0, 8, and 16-weeks. Adverse events were closely monitored. Results After 16 weeks of using the device, the test group showed a significant increase in hair density and hair thickness compared to the control. In the test group, the hair density increased 6.96 counts/cm2 at eight weeks and 13.67 counts/cm2 at 16 weeks from the baseline. The hair thickness increased 7.21 ㎛ at eight weeks and 11.80 ㎛ at 16 weeks compared to the baseline. Conclusion The home-use LLLT device with a novel array of light sources and an individualized program according to the types of hair loss appears to be an effective and safe treatment modality for both male and female AGA patients.

A Study on Comparison of Yangsaeng-Doyin Therapy and Modern Exercise Therapy (양생도인법(養生導引法)과 현대운동요법(現代運動療法)의 비교(比較) 고찰(考察))

  • Choe, Hui-Seok;Lee, Gi-Nam
    • Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.55-88
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    • 1998
  • Today the interest about maintenance and improvement of health has been increasing more and more. Realizing the necessity of study about exercise remedy, by consideration of the exercise remedy in the Occident and the Orient, I come to conculsions as follows : First, both Modern Exercise therapy and Yangsaeng-Doyin therapy(養生導引法) are preserve methods founded on breathing principle and are used efficiently in disease treatment and health maintenance. Second, compared with Yangsaeng-Doyin therapy(養生導引法), Modern Exercise therapy concentrates on physical training which emphasize momentum, Yangsaeng-Doyin therapy(養生導引法), however, focuses on discipline at once in mind and body based on the care of moral culture. Third, Modern Exercise therapy has been develope in view of Cure medicine, but Yangsaeng-Doyin therapy(養生導引法) to Psychosomatic preserving therapy including preserving health, treating a diseade and longevity in the light of comprehensive Priventive medicine. Fourth, while Modern Exercise therapy in the field of Clinical medicine is organized systematically and practically, Yangsaeng-Doyin therapy(養生導引法) is not sufficient to practical study in real clinic despite the abundance of content.