• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.73-81
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• 2018

Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), one of the most commonly used instruments for metal analysis, was used to determine total uranium in soil. The method was named as "Modified ASTM C1345-96". When comparing with ASTM C1345-96, digestion time (2~3 days) was shorten to 7 hours and the treatment in furnace was eliminated. In analyses of 26 field soil samples, there was a significant difference in the average concentration of total uranium between modified ASTM C1345-96 and ASTM C1345-96 (F : 6.22 > Fc : 4.03, significance level : 0.05, n=26). The average concentration of modified ASTM C1345-96 was 1.8 times larger than that of ASTM C1345-96. In addition, modified ASTM C1345-96 was compared with other acid digestion methods for soil including ISO 11466, Modified ISO 11466, US EPA-3051, US EPA-3051A and US EPA-3052 using a certificated reference material (SRM 2711a, NIST) and field soil samples with different level of organic matter content (1.6%, 5.8%, 10.6%). Modified ASTM C1345-96 showed the best accuracy of 93.01% for SRM 2711a. Also, modified ASTM C1345-96 showed the higher extraction rates than other digestion methods by 11~45%.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.137-142
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• 2021

Background: Refractory empyemas with collapsed lung and persistent bronchopleural fistulas pose significant problems to thoracic surgeons and impose a substantial burden in terms of morbidity and mortality. The modified Eloesser flap procedure is a useful palliative option for clearing infections. Herein, we present our experiences with the modified Eloesser flap procedure in mixed suppurative lung pathologies with a new technique of irrigation for persistent infection. Methods: A retrospective review was carried out of 56 patients who underwent the modified Eloesser flap with continuous irrigation at Katurba Medical College. These patients had severe morbidities and were not suitable for major thoracic resection surgery, and electively underwent modified Eloesser flap surgery. Regular follow-up was done at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Patients with persistent infections were treated with our continuous irrigation technique. Results: The most important finding was that all patients with active sputum acid-fast bacilli-positive findings became sputum smear-negative during the first month of follow-up. Half (50%) of the patients had a patent stoma. Eleven patients had persistent infections, necessitating continuous irrigation. The infection was fully cleared after 1 month in 9 patients, while 2 patients required second irrigation and continued to receive follow-up. In the remaining 50% of the patients, the stoma closed completely, and the lung expanded fully. Conclusion: The modified Eloesser flap is a simple procedure. In suppurative pathologies, infections were well controlled and the general condition of the patients improved. Our continuous irrigation method showed promising results in patients with persistent purulent discharge.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제65권3호
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• pp.136-141
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• 2022

Background: High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a noninvasive respiratory support that provides the optimum flow of an air-oxygen mixture. Several studies demonstrated its usefulness and good safety profile for treating pediatric respiratory distress patients. However, the cost of the commercial HFNC is high; therefore, the modified high-flow nasal cannula was developed. Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness, safety, and nurses' satisfaction of the modified system versus the standard commercial HFNC. Methods: This prospective comparative study was performed in a tertiary care hospital. We recruited children aged 1 month to 5 years who developed acute respiratory distress and were admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. Patients were assigned to 2 groups (modified vs. commercial). The effectiveness and safety assessments included vital signs, respiratory scores, intubation rate, adverse events, and nurses' satisfaction. Results: A total of 74 patients were treated with HFNC. Thirtynine patients were assigned to the modified group, while the remaining 35 patients were in the commercial group. Intubation rate and adverse events did not differ significantly between the 2 groups. However, the commercial group had higher nurses' satisfaction scores than the modified group. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that our low-cost modified HFNC could be a useful respiratory support option for younger children with acute respiratory distress, especially in hospital settings with financial constraints.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.261-281
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• 2022

Purpose: Short implants are a potential alternative to long implants for use with bone augmentation in atrophic jaws. This meta-analysis investigated the survival rate and marginal bone level (MBL) of surface-modified short vs. long implants. Methods: Electronic and manual searches were performed for articles published between January 2010 and June 2021. Twenty-two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing surface-modified short and long implants that reported the survival rate with at least 1 year of follow-up were selected. Two reviewers independently extracted the data, and the risk of bias and quality of evidence were evaluated. A quantitative meta-analysis was performed regarding survival rate and MBL. Results: The failure rates of surface-modified short and long implants differed significantly (risk ratio, 2.28; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.46, 3.57; P<0.000). Long implants exhibited a higher survival rate than short implants (mean follow-up, 1-10 years). A significant difference was observed in mean MBL (mean difference=-0.43, 95% CI, -0.63, -0.23; P<0.000), favoring the short implants. Regarding the impact of surface treatment in short and long implants, for hydrophilic sandblasted acid-etched (P=0.020) and titanium oxide fluoride-modified (P=0.050) surfaces, the survival rate differed significantly between short and long implants. The MBL differences for novel nanostructured calcium-incorporated, hydrophilic sandblasted acid-etched, and dual acid-etched with nanometer-scale calcium phosphate crystal surfaces (P=0.050, P=0.020, and P<0.000, respectively) differed significantly for short vs. long implants. Conclusions: Short surface-modified implants are a potential alternative to longer implants in atrophic ridges. Long fluoride-modified and hydrophilic sandblasted acid-etched implants have higher survival rates than short implants. Short implants with novel nanostructured calcium-incorporated titanium surfaces, hydrophilic sandblasted acid-etched surfaces, and dual acid-etched surfaces with nanometer-scale calcium phosphate crystals showed less marginal bone loss than longer implants. Due to high heterogeneity, the MBL results should be interpreted cautiously, and better-designed RCTs should be assessed in the future.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.591-600
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• 2023

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a modified Double-Ovsynch protocol vs artificial insemination following estrus detection (AIED) for the enhancement of reproductive performance in Hanwoo cattle. Methods: Four hundred twelve Hanwoo cows were allocated to two treatment groups. The first group of cows were administered gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) on Day 36 (±0.6), prostaglandin F_2α (PGF_2α) on Day 46 (8 to 12 days later), and GnRH on Day 49, which was followed by Ovsynch, consisting of an injection of GnRH on Day 56, PGF_2α on Day 63, and GnRH 56 h and timed AI (TAI) 16 h later (modified Double-Ovsynch group, n = 203). The second group of cows underwent AIED (AIED group, n = 209) and were designated as controls. Results: The pregnancy per AI 60 days after the first AI was higher in the modified Double-Ovsynch (68.5%) than in the AIED (56.5%) group, resulting in a higher probability of pregnancy per AI (odds ratio: 1.68, p<0.05). Moreover, cows in the modified Double-Ovsynch group were more likely (hazard ratio: 1.28, p<0.05) to be pregnant by 150 days after calving than cows in the AIED group, and this difference was associated with a lower mean number of AIs per conception (1.27 vs 1.39, p<0.05) and a shorter median interval between calving and pregnancy (72 vs 78 days, p<0.1). Conclusion: The modified Double-Ovsynch protocol, adjusted according to the herd visit schedule, can be readily used to increase the pregnancy per AI following the first AI and to shorten the interval between calving and pregnancy in beef herds.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.815-820
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• 2023

본 논문에서는 변형된 구부러진 H-모양 슬롯을 이용한 소형 chipless RFID (radio frequency identification) 태그 설계 방법을 제안하였다. 제안된 변형된 구부러진 H-모양 슬롯은 두께 0.8 mm의 20 mm×50 mm 크기의 FR4 기판의 한쪽에 있는 직사각형 도체 평판에 추가하였다. 기존의 H-모양 슬롯, U-모양 슬롯, 구부러진 H-모양 슬롯을 각각 추가하였을 때와 bistatic 레이다 단면적(RCS; radar cross section)의 공진 딥(dip) 주파수를 비교하였다. H-모양 슬롯, U-모양 슬롯, 구부러진 H-모양 슬롯을 추가하였을 때 시뮬레이션 공진 딥 주파수는 각각 5.907 GHz, 4.918 GHz, 4.364 GHz이었다. 제안된 변형된 구부러진 H-모양 슬롯을 추가하였을 때 공진 딥 주파수는 3.741 GHz로 감소하였고 H-모양 슬롯과 비교하여 슬롯 길이를 36.7% 소형화할 수 있다. 실험 결과, 제작된 변형된 구부러진 H-모양 슬롯이 추가된 chipless RFID 태그의 공진 딥 주파수는 3.9 GHz로 나타났다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.323-328
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• 2010

견관절 탈구나 골절로 인해 arm sliding를 착용한 환자에서 외전(abduction)이 불가능한 경우 superior-inferior axial projection view를 대신하여 시행하는 velpeau view는 탈구나 골절 환자가 상체를 뒤로 젖히는 자세를 취하기가 어려워 고통이 가중되었다. 하지만 환자의 상체를 숙여 검사하는 새로운 검사법인 'modified velpeau view'를 제안하며 검사 시 자세고정의 용이함과 임상적 유용성에 대해 알아 보고자 2009년 10월부터 2010년 1월까지 견관절 탈구나 골절로 의심되어 본원에 내원한 환자들 중 velpeau view 처방을 받은 환자 20명과 정상인 30명을 대상으로 velpeau view와 modified velpeau view에서 wall-bucky와 환자의 상체 숙임각(30도, 45도, 60도, 75도)의 변화에 따른 골 구조의 차이를 비교하였다. 영상의학과 전문의와 정형외과 전문의에게 영상평가 기준을 제시하고 0점부터 5점을 만점으로 영상이 평가되었다. 정상인군에서 wall-bucky와 상체의 숙임각 변화에 따른 골구조의 비교결과 45도와 60도가 velpeau view 와 비슷한 진단수준을 보였으며, 진단 가치를 증명하기 위한 영상평가 결과 velpeau view에서는 shoulder head의 anterior와 posterior, glenoid fossa의 anterior와 posterior를 관찰할 수 있었지만, modified velpeau view에서는 velpeau view에서 관찰되는 부위 뿐만 아니라 acromioclavicular joint와 coracoid process도 관찰할 수 있었다. modified velpeau view가 velpeau view와 비교시 velpeau view를 대체할 만한 수준의 진단적 가치를 지닌 유용한 검사임이 확인 되었다. 또한 modified velpeau view는 velpeau view position이 어려운 환자를 대상으로 적용 가능한 대체법으로서 뿐만 아니라 어깨 골절과 탈구 이외의 어깨 질환의 진단을 위한 새로운 검사로서의 임상적 적용을 위해 다양한 시각에서의 연구와 개선의 노력이 필요함을 시사한다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2005

토양의 유류오염복원에 가장 널리 사용되어지는 Bioslurping system은 Pump and Treatment (P&T), Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE), 그리고 Bioventing (BV) 공정을 복합한 지중(in-situ) 복원기술이라 할 수 있다 그러나 Bioslurping system은 비휘발성 유기물질, 난분해성 유기물질을 처리에 어려움을 가지고 있어 이를 보완할 수 있는 Modified Fenton 반응을 이용한 Hybrid process system의 동시처리 가능성을 실험하였다. 디젤로 오염된 사질토양복 원에 있어서 SVE 공정에 의한 복원과정에서 디젤 제거율이 진공압에 비례하여 증가하였으나 토양에 강하게 흡착된 디젤 성분중의 비휘발성 물질처리에는 한계가 있음을 나타내었다. 또한 지표면과 지하에서 제거 효율의 차이를 나타냄으로서 지표면 또는 추출정과 거리가 멀어질수록 SVE 공정의 효율이 감소하는 것을 확인하였으며 이는 원통형반 응기에서 공기의 흐름이 반구형태로 유도되는 것에 기인한다고 판단된다. Modified Fenton 반응과의 생물학적 화학적 Co-oxidation을 이용한 디젤의 처리의 경우에는 Modified Fenton 반응의 효율이 낮게 나타나 0.1% (wt) 과산화수소가 존재함에 있어서도 92.8%의 높은 디젤분해능을 나타냄으로서 과산화수소가 유류분해 미생물에 산소원으로 사용될 수 있는 것은 확인하였으나 Co-oxidation의 가능성이 현저하게 떨어지는 것으로 보인다. Modified Fenton 반응에서 철 착체물로서 NTA를 사용했을 때가 EDTA를 사용했을 때보다 더 높은 효율을 갖는 것과 괴산화수소의 농도가 높아지면서 Modified Fenton 반응의 효율도 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. 대표적인 방향족, 지방족 화합물 (aromatic, aliphatic compound)인 toluene, hexadecane을 오염원으로 한 Modified Fenton 반응에서 상대적으로 지방 족 화합물의 상대적 안정성으로 인하여 그 효율이 방향족 화합물에 비해 크게 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 디젤을 오염물로 사용하였을 경우, 최소 10% 이상의 과산화수소에서 그 효율을 나타내어 Bioslurping system에 의한 처리 후 토양에 잔존하는 디젤의 Modified Fenton 반응 공정을 이용한 복원기술의 복합화 가능성을 확인하였다.

• 한국전자현미경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국현미경학회 1997년도 제28차 춘계학술대회
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• pp.33-35
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• 1997

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2001년도 춘계학술발표강연 및 논문개요집
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• pp.47-47
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• 2001