• 제목/요약/키워드: mixed potential

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여행 패키지의 묶음판매 전략에 관한 연구 (Effect of Bundling Strategy on Tourists' Evaluation of Tour Packages)

  • 김승리;이동희
    • 국제지역연구
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    • 제16권1호
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    • pp.53-74
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    • 2012
  • 묶음판매(bundling) 전략이란 2개 이상의 제품이나 서비스를 단일 가격으로 판매하는 마케팅 방법으로 여행사들은 적은 비용으로 많은 상품을 판매하위 위한 수단으로 여행 패키지라는 묶음판매 전략을 사용하고 있다. 본 논문은 여행 패키지의 묶음판매(bundling) 전략에 관하여 연구하였다. 이를 위해 美 북동부와 캐나다를 10일간 여행하는 여행 패키지 상품을 상정하였다. 연구자들은 여행 패키지를 2(pure bundling vs. mixed bundling) ${\times}$ 3(0% lower than sum, 10% lower than sum, 20% lower than sum) ${\times}$ 3(not at all related, somewhat related, very related)의 54개의 여행 패키지로 디자인 하였다. 조사 자료에 대한 분석방법은 변수들의 신뢰도와 타당도를 검증하기 위해 실뢰도 계수인 Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ 계수와 요인분석을 이용하였고 가설검증을 위하여 t-test와 ANOVA를 사용하여 실증분석 하였다. 실증 분석결과 연구자들의 예상대로 여행 패키지를 구성하는 개별적인 여행 구성상품들의 개수와 구성상품들의 할인율 그리고 여행 패키지 구성상품들 사이의 기능적인(functional) 관계가 관광객들의 인식에 차이를 미쳤다. 결과적으로 관광객들은 할인율의 폭이 크던 작던 일정 정도의 여행 패키지에 대한 할인을 기대하였으며, 여행 패키지를 구성하는 개별상품들의 개수가 많아지는 방향을 선호하였다. 또한 여행 패키지를 구성하는 개별상품들 간의 관계가 이질적인 여행 패키지를 선호하는 것으로 밝혀졌다.

Expression of Neurotrophic Factors, Tight Junction Proteins, and Cytokines According to the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Subtype and Sex

  • Lee, Ju Yup;Kim, Nayoung;Park, Ji Hyun;Nam, Ryoung Hee;Lee, Sun Min;Song, Chin-Hee;Kim, Geun;Na, Hee Young;Choi, Yoon Jin;Kim, Jin Joo;Lee, Dong Ho
    • Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
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    • 제26권1호
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    • pp.106-116
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    • 2020
  • Background/Aims Emerging evidence shows that the mechanism of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is associated with neurotrophic factors and tight junction proteins (TJPs). It is known that there are sex differences in the pathophysiology of IBS. The aim of the present study is to determine expression levels of neurotrophic factors, TJPs, and cytokines according to IBS subtype and sex. Methods From 59 IBS (33 IBS-constipation, 21 IBS-diarrhea, and 5 IBS-mixed) and 36 control patients, colonic mucosa mRNA expression levels of transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1), nerve growth factor (NGF), glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), and various TJPs were assessed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Western blot was performed to determine levels of zonular occludens-1 (ZO-1). Serum levels of cytokines were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results TRPV1, GDNF, and NGF mRNA levels were significantly increased in those with IBS-constipation compared to those in controls (all P < 0.05). However, they showed no significant difference between those with IBS-diarrhea and controls. Expression level of TRPV1 correlated with that of GDNF (r = 0.741, P < 0.001) and NGF (r = 0.935, P < 0.001). ZO-1 RNA expression levels were lower (P = 0.021) in female IBS-diarrhea than those in controls, although they showed no significant differences between male IBS-diarrhea and controls. Serum IL-1β levels in female IBS were significantly higher than those of male IBS, especially in IBS-constipation (P < 0.001). Conclusion Our results suggest that neurotrophic factors and IL-1β are closely related to IBS-constipation and that decrease of ZO-1 is an important factor in female with IBS-diarrhea.

β-TCP 첨가량에 따른 생분해성 PLA/β-TCP 복합체의 생체활성과 기계적 특성 평가 (Effect of Addition of β-TCP on Bioactivity and Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable PLA/β-TCP Composites)

  • 문희정;김설악;김동애
    • 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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    • 제21권3호
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    • pp.609-615
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    • 2021
  • 본 연구는 PLA에 β-TCP를 첨가한 복합체의 생체활성도와 기계적 성질을 평가하고자 한다. 클로로프롬 용액에 24 시간 교반기를 이용해서 PLA와 β-TCP를 무게별로 0, 10, 30, 50 wt% 용해한 후 에탄올 용액에서 PLA/β-TCP 복합체를 추출 후 사출성형을 통해 다양한 기계적 평가를 위한 시편을 제작하였다. SBF 인체 유사 체액에 1, 7, 30, 90 일 동안 침전하여 생체활성도를 평가하였다. 본 연구 결과 PLA/β-TCP 10-30 wt% 첨가한 실험군에서는 유의하게 강도가 증가하였으나 50 wt% 첨가한 실험군에서는 감소하였다. 결론적으로 β-TCP 30 wt% 이상 첨가하는 것은 사출성형 고분자 복합체의 기계적 특성이 개선되지 않는다. 표면 생체활성도는 90일 침전 후 표면 전체에 아파타이트 결정을 형성하였다. β-TCP는 표면특성과 기계적 성질 개선효과가 있음을 입증하였다. 향후 PLA/β-TCP 첨가량에 따른 효율성과 폭 넓은 물성 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

도시 주거 취약층을 위한 친환경 조립형 흙블록 건축재 개발 - 인도네시아 주민 공동체의 참여적 접근 사례 - (Eco-Friendly Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks for Urban Housing-Vulnerable Communities : A Community-Participatory Approach in Indonesia)

  • 박재현;자스리 물리아;파자르 세티아완
    • 적정기술학회지
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    • 제6권2호
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    • pp.115-125
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    • 2020
  • 개발도상국에서 슬럼의 팽창은 만성적인 주거 문제로 남아 있다. 이러한 주거 문제를 해결하는 데 있어서 정부의 역량이 부족하므로 주거 취약층의 자조적인 접근은 아주 오래전부터 불가피하면서도 그 중요성이 꾸준히 증가하였다. 하지만 비용 대비 양질의 확보와 기후변화 완화 및 적응을 위한 노력은 주거 취약층의 자조 주택 접근에서 해결해야만 하는 대표적인 과제이다. 이 연구는 인도네시아 주거 취약층을 대상으로 비용 절감과 기후변화 대응을 고려한 건축재로써 주변에서 쉽게 찾을 수 있는 토속적인 재료와 공법을 활용한 친환경 조립형 흙블록의 제작 개발과 교육훈련을 목적으로 한 건축 실험에 바탕을 두고 있다. 현지의 건축 NGO와의 협업을 통해서, 도시 개발로 강제이주를 당한 40가구의 공동체가 직접 친환경 흙블록의 제작 개발과 교육훈련의 과정에 참여하는 공동제작 워크숍 형태이다. 흙 성질 조사분석, 배합 설계, 압축 강도 시험, 경제성 분석 등의 과정을 통해서, 이 연구는 조립형 흙블록이 기존의 벽돌이나 시멘트 블록의 좋은 대안이 될 수 있음을 조명하고 있다. 향후 본격적으로 자조 주택 건축재로 적용되는 경우, 가구나 공동체 규모에서 건축재 생산 및 시공 시에 발생하는 온실가스를 줄이는 환경적 효과가 예상되며, 건축 비용 및 물류 비용이 절감되고 커뮤니티 비즈니스화하는 경우에 부가 소득이 창출되는 사회경제적 효과가 있을 것으로 예상된다. 이러한 접근을 통해서 주거 취약층의 자조 주택 건립을 촉진하고 정부 주거개선 프로그램과의 연계를 통해서 인도네시아의 주거 문제 해결에 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles provide a novel alternative strategy for Staphylococcus aureus bone infection

  • Youliang, Ren;Jin, Yang;Jinghui, Zhang;Xiao, Yang;Lei, Shi;Dajing, Guo;Yuanyi, Zheng;Haitao, Ran;Zhongliang, Deng;Lei, Chu
    • Advances in nano research
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    • 제13권6호
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    • pp.575-585
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    • 2022
  • Due to its biofilm formation and colonization of the osteocyte-lacuno canalicular network (OLCN), Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) implant-associated bone infection (SIABI) is difficult to cure thoroughly, and may occur recurrently subsequently after a long period dormant. It is essential to explore an alternative therapeutic strategy that can eradicate the pathogens in the infected foci. To address this, the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement and Fe3O4 nanoparticles compound cylinder were developed as implants based on their size and mechanical properties for the alternative magnetic field (AMF) induced thermal ablation, The PMMA mixed with optimized 2% Fe3O4 nanoparticles showed an excellent antibacterial efficacy in vitro. It was evaluated by the CFU, CT scan and histopathological staining on a rabbit 1-stage transtibial screw model. The results showed that on week 7, the CFU of infected soft tissue and implants, and the white blood cells (WBCs) of the PMMA+2% Fe3O4+AMF group decreased significantly from their controls (p<0.05). PMMA+2% Fe3O4+AMF group did not observe bone resorption, periosteal reaction, and infectious reactive bone formation by CT images. Further histopathological H&E and Gram Staining confirmed there was no obvious inflammatory cell infiltration, neither pathogens residue nor noticeably burn damage around the infected screw channel in the PMMA+2% Fe3O4+AMF group. Further investigation of nanoparticle distributions in bone marrow medullary and vital organs of heart, liver, spleen, lung, and kidney. There were no significantly extra Fe3O4 nanoparticles were observed in the medullary cavity and all vital organs either. In the current study, PMMA+2% Fe3O4+AMF shows promising therapeutic potential for SIABI by providing excellent mechanical support, and promising efficacy of eradicating the residual pathogenic bacteria in bone infected lesions.

Oxalate Chelating Activity of Egg White Proteins and Their Hydrolysates

  • Holipitiyage Shyami Rashmiki, Holipitiya;Palihawadanege Iresha Lakmini, Fernando;Ethige Chathura Nishshanka, Rathnapala;Alakolange Gedara Achala Wimukthika, Alakolanga;Edirisinghe Dewage Nalaka Sandun, Abeyrathne;Ki-Chang, Nam
    • 한국가금학회지
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    • 제49권4호
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    • pp.221-228
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    • 2022
  • 주요 계란 난백 단백질과 그 가수분해물은 일부 금속 킬레이트 특성을 갖는 기능성 식품 성분으로 알려져 있다. 식이 oxalate를 제거하기 위해 계란 난백 단백질과 그 가수분해물을 이용할 경우 신장 결석을 예방하는데 도움이 될 것이다. 본 연구의 목적은 계란 난백 단백질인 ovalbumin, ovomucin, ovotransferrin과 이 단백질들의 효소처리를 통해 얻은 가수분해물의 biogenic oxalate chelating 활성을 측정하는 것이었다. 채소 중에서 시금치를 과일 중에서 스타푸르트(starfruit)를 선택하여 HCl처리를 거쳐 옥살레이트 추출물(oxalates extract)을 제조하였다. 계란의 난백 단백질 중, ovalbumin, ovomucin, ovotransferrin를 선택하여 이들의 가수분해물과 함께 옥살레이트 추출물과 별도로 혼합하여 3℃에서 24시간 반응을 위한 배양을 시켰다. 원심분리 후 상등액을 HPLC로 분석하여 단백질과 가수분해물의 biogenic oxalate chelating 활성을 비교 분석하였다. 사용된 모든 계란 난백 단백질과 그 가수분해물은 시금치의 oxalates에 대한 biogenic oxalate chelating 활성을 보였다. 그러나열대과일인 starfruit의 oxalates에 대한 킬레이트 활성에서는ovalbumin, hydrolyzed ovalbumin, ovomucin만이 활성을 보였다. 전반적으로, hydrolyzed ovalbumin은 시금치와 스타프루트 모두에서 oxalates chelating 효과가 가장 좋았다. 따라서 계란의 난백 단백질과 그 가수분해물의 옥살산 킬레이트 활성이 있었으며, 식이 옥살산에 대한 영양 개선을 위한 소재로 개발 가능성이 있다. 그러나, 다른 과일과 야채에 대한 옥살레이트 킬레이트 활성과 특정 생체 내 조건에서의 계란 단백질의 옥살레이트 킬레이팅 효과를 검증하기 위한 추가 연구가 필요하다.

한약재복합 추출물의 인간피부섬유아세포 HS68에 대한 항노화 효과 (Antiaging Activity of Mixed Extracts from Korean Medicinal Herbs on HS68 Skin Fibroblast)

  • 신동철;김귀철;송시영;김희진;양재찬;이용화;김보애
    • 대한본초학회지
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    • 제29권2호
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    • pp.39-45
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    • 2014
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate antiaging and antioxidant effects on cultured human skin fibroblast with 80% ethanol extracts of plants including of stem of Dendropanax morbifera, Corni fructus and Lycii Fructus. Methods : An ethanol extract of three medicinal plants including stem of Dendropanax morbifera, Corni fructus and Lycii Fructus. Extracts were assessed to determine the mechanism of antioxidant and antiaging activities. Antioxidant activity of extract was evaluated by two different assays as 2,2-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging and super oxide dismutase (SOD) like activities. These extracts were tested for cell viability on HS68 skin fibroblast by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. We investigated the effects of Ultraviolet-B irradiation on cytotoxicity, type 1 collagen, elastin level and oxidative damage in cultured human skin fibroblast (HS68). Recently, many studies have reported that elastin is also involved in inhibiting or repairing wrinkle formation, although collagen is a major factor in the skin wrinkle formation. Results : The extracts obtained dose-dependently increased the scavenging activity on DPPH radical scavenging activity and SOD like activity. The extracts of complex herbal medicine showed low cytotoxicity as more than 100% cell viability in 100ppm/ml concentration. HS68 fibroblasts were survived 70% at 120 $mJ/cm^2$ UVB irradiation and treated tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha. The levels of aging factors and cytotoxicity were decreased by ethanol extract of complex herbal medicine. Conclusions : These results suggest that ethanol extracts of complex medicinal plants of including of stem of Dendropanax morbifera, Corni fructus and Lycii Fructus may have value as the potential antioxidant and antiaging medicinal plant.

콜라겐 유도 관절염 동물 모델에 대한 동충하초 복합추출물의 치료 효과 (Healing Effect of Cordyceps Militaris Extract Complex on Collagen II-Induced Arthritis Rats)

  • 오승준;이은정
    • 한방재활의학과학회지
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    • 제32권3호
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2022
  • Objectives This study was designed to evaluate the healing effect of Cordyceps Militaris (CM) on collagen II-induced arthritis rats. Methods Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 6 groups (normal, control, positive control, CM with low/medium/high dosage each). Type II collagen mixed with complete Freund's adjuvant (with 1:1 v/v) was injected subcutaneously, and the mixture was injected in a same manner one week after the first injection to boost arthritis. Arthritis index, paw thickness and von Frey test were conducted to observe physical changes. hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was performed to observe knee cartilage. The levels of messenger RNA (mRNA) expressions of interleukin (IL)-1𝛽, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-𝛼) in spleen were assessed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that occurs on multiple joints and can lead to temporary shape change of bones or organ failure in severe cases. Here, we aimed to determine the effect of CM extract on rheumatoid arthritis by measuring paw thickness, arthritis index, conducting von Frey test and H&E staining, and evaluating the level of IL-1𝛽, IL-6, TNF-𝛼. As a result, paw thickness, arthritis index significantly decreased in low concentration group, hind leg became less sensitive in all expermental groups. Also, histological analysis showed that the damage of knee cartilage was prevented in all experimental groups. The level of mRNA of IL-1𝛽, IL-6, and TNF-𝛼 in spleen was analyzed to decide the effectiveness of CM extract. IL-1𝛽 did not show significant change, but IL-6 and TNF-𝛼 showed significant decrease in at least one of the experimental groups. Conclusions CM showed protective effect on knee tissue destruction and improved the physical conditions of the leg involving arthritis. Also, it showed that CM has anti-inflammatory effect on specific cytokines inducing rheumatoid arthritis. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that the therapeutic potential of CM for the treatment rheumatoid arthritis, and set the foundation for the further studies.

Formation of a Person's Value Attitude to the Worldview Using Information Technologies

  • Yakymenko, Svitlana;Drobin, Andrii;Fatych, Mariia;Dira, Nadiia;Terenko, Olena;Zakharevych, Mykola;Chychuk, Antonina
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • 제22권10호
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    • pp.183-190
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    • 2022
  • The article analyzes the features of the formation of a person's value attitude to the worldview by means of information technologies. The present considers it necessary to form a person's value attitude to the perception of the world by means of information technologies. The explosive development of information and telecommunications technologies has become a determining factor in the development of modern society, which is called the information or Global Information Society. It is not yet fully formed, and we are all participants in the development of the Global Information Society. The article considers the basics of a harmonious worldview of a person, which is the basis for the formation of outlook ideas, views, knowledge, beliefs about the surrounding world, which determine the place and role and motivate actions in relation to the surrounding reality through the prism of value orientations. Worldview is considered as an integrity of relatively stable schemes, behaviors, feelings, thinking, vision of the surrounding world, inherent in an individual child, ethno-cultural and socio-cultural groups. The concept of "worldview" as a component of the multi-level structure of the individual's outlook is defined. The features that characterize a person's perception of the world are revealed. The main educational value of information technologies in the formation of a person's value attitude to the perception of the world is highlighted, which consists in the fact that they allow you to create an immeasurable brighter multi-sensory interactive learning environment with almost unlimited potential opportunities that fall at the disposal of both the teacher and the student. The trend of forming a person's value attitude to the perception of the world is clearly developing in the direction of mixed learning as a process that creates a comfortable information educational environment, communication systems that provide all the necessary educational information. The approach to student development by means of the educational environment and the formation, while in the person of a value attitude to the perception of the world by means of Information Technologies, has many pedagogical advantages, which is considered in the article.

Apparent metabolizable energy, growth performance and carcass traits of Japanese quail fed select modern grain sorghum varieties

  • Moritz, A.H.;Krombeen, S.K.;Presgraves, J.;Blair, M.E.;Buresh, R.E.;Bridges, W.C.;Arguelles-Ramos, M.;Wilmoth, T.A.
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • 제35권12호
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    • pp.1911-1920
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    • 2022
  • Objective: This study was performed to determine the apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) content of tannin-free red/bronze, white/tan and U.S. No. 2 varieties of grain sorghum for feeding Japanese quail and validate their nutrient profile by evaluating effects on performance and carcass traits with full-substitution of corn. Methods: Experiment 1 determined the AMEn content of red/bronze, white/tan, and U.S. No. 2 grain sorghum varieties fed to mixed-sex Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) (n = 314) at 3 and 6-weeks of age. Analyses were based on a 2×4 factorial treatment design with age and grain types defining the treatments, and a randomized complete block experiment design with cage and trials defining the block. AMEn values were validated by evaluating the performance and carcass traits of Japanese quail (n = 644) from 1 to 40 days of age in Experiment 2 with birds were fed 1 of 4 complete diets. Statistical analyses were conducted on performance data and select individual carcass trait measurements. Results: Determined AMEn values at 3-weeks of age were 3,524±122.03 (red/bronze), 3,252±122.03 (white/tan), and 3,039±123.44 (U.S. No. 2) kcal/kg. At 6-weeks of age, determined AMEn were 3,373±297.35 (red/bronze), 3,279±297.35 (white/tan), and 2,966±298.64 (U.S. No. 2) kcal/kg. Carcass traits showed live body weight (p = 0.0409) and hot carcass weight (p = 0.0234) were greatest in U.S. No. 2; however, carcass yield (p<0.0001) was lowest. No significant differences were observed among treatments for feed intake, feed conversion ratio, breast weight and breast yield (p>0.05). Conclusion: These studies demonstrated that tannin-free grain sorghum varieties may be a potential alternative to corn in quail diets while maintaining growth performance and carcass parameters.