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Two Dimensional Visualization Simulation of Physical Law using Virtual Anomaly (가상 이상 개념을 이용한 물리법칙의 2D 시각화 시뮬레이션)

  • Park, Jung-Yong
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.10 no.11
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2010
  • In comparison with the acquirement of knowledge by expression of symbol or numerical formula, the experience based knowledge acquirement give stable and clear understanding of information to a learner. Various educational systems based on computer such as virtual reality, intelligent learning system, visualization of concept, simulation-based system, and microworld have so far been developed. In this paper, a method of two dimensional visualization of a physical law by simulation has been suggested to educate a learner. Especially, learning the law of gravity by simulation based educational method gives a learner indirect experience that enhance the efficiency of knowledge acquirement clearly. The visualization methods of a real-time physical law and a virtual anomalies' physical law by simulation are proposed in this paper to deliver information or knowledge clearly. Then we show that a learner can acquire some knowledge effectively by the proposed method.

Meta-analysis of factors predicting resistance to intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in patients with Kawasaki disease

  • Baek, Jin-Young;Song, Min Seob
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • v.59 no.2
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    • pp.80-90
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: Studies have been conducted to identify predictive factors of resistance to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for Kawasaki disease (KD). However, the results are conflicting. This study aimed to identify laboratory factors predictive of resistance to high-dose IVIG for KD by performing meta-analysis of available studies using statistical techniques. Methods: All relevant scientific publications from 2006 to 2014 were identified through PubMed searches. For studies in English on KD and IVIG resistance, predictive factors were included. A meta-analysis was performed that calculated the effect size of various laboratory parameters as predictive factors for IVIG-resistant KD. Results: Twelve studies comprising 2,745 patients were included. Meta-analysis demonstrated significant effect sizes for several laboratory parameters: polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) 0.698 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.469-0.926), C-reactive protein (CRP) 0.375 (95% CI, 0.086-0.663), pro-brain natriuretic peptide (pro-BNP) 0.561 (95% CI, 0.261-0.861), total bilirubin 0.859 (95% CI, 0.582-1.136), alanine aminotransferase (AST) 0.503 (95% CI, 0.313-0.693), aspartate aminotransferase (ALT) 0.436 (95% CI, 0.275-0.597), albumin 0.427 (95% CI, -0.657 to -0.198), and sodium 0.604 (95% CI, -0.839 to -0.370). Particularly, total bilirubin, PMN, sodium, pro-BNP, and AST, in descending numerical order, demonstrated more than a medium effect size. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, laboratory predictive factors for IVIG-resistant KD included higher total bilirubin, PMN, pro-BNP, AST, ALT, and CRP, and lower sodium and albumin. The presence of several of these predictive factors should alert clinicians to the increased likelihood that the patient may not respond adequately to initial IVIG therapy.

Dynamic Analysis of a Tension Leg Platform Using Morison's Equation (Morison 방정식을 이용한 Tension Leg Platform의 동정해석)

  • Pyun, Chong Kun;Park, Woo Sun;Yun, Chung Bang
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.223-228
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    • 1987
  • An efficient method for the calculation of wave forces on a tension leg platform(TLP) is presented in this paper. It is based on the Morison's equation with two corrective terms. One is the reduction of the inertia forces on the vertical columns in order to include the wave diffraction effect particularly for small wave conditions. The other is the inclusion of the hydrodynamic forces acting at the bottoms of the columns. Numerical studies are carried out for a TLP in 1000 ft water with two different wave heading angles($0^{\circ}$ and $45^{\circ}$). The reponse amplitude operators(RAO's) for the TLP motions and top tether tension variations are obtained by the present method and the theoretically more accurate method based on the diffraction theory. A comparison has been made between the results obtained by two methods.

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One case on Lumbar Kyphosis with Complaining Lower Back Pain and Low Extremity Pain (요각통으로 입원한 요추부 후만곡 환자 1례에 대한 증례보고)

  • Kwon, Hyeok-Joon;Kim, Joo-Won;Ryu, Ki-Jun;Kim, Ho-Jun;Lee, Myeong-Jong
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.109-120
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    • 2009
  • Objectives : We already know the importance of stability and flexibility on the vertebra. It is important to keep the lumbar lordosis for stability and flexibility. We hope to reduce lower back pain and low extremity pain by changing the angle of the Lumbar Kyphosis through conservative treatment. We have evaluated the effect of conservative treatment with Saamchimbeop Pejeonggyeok by experimenting one patient suffering from Lumbar Kyphosis with lower back pain and low extremity pain. Methods : One patients were diagnosed as Lumbar Kyphosis through X-ray examination. We used conservative treatment, especially Pejeonggyeok Treatment to the patients and measured NRS((Numerical Rating Scale), rating scale for low back pain, low extremity pain and SLR(Straight Leg Raising) test and walking time in whole term of admission, and we also measured flexion, extension angle and lumbar kyphosis using lumbar x-ray lateral view after diganosing by Lumbar Kyphosis. Results and Conclusions : After treating conservative therapy, We figured out that the patient were on the mend, and we found out the angle change in flexion, extension and lumbar Kyphosis. These results suggest that Pejeonggyeok Treatment were effective to improved Lumbar Kyphosis and reduced the low back pain.

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Two Clinical Cases on Patients with Pain And Limited Range of Motion about Shoulder Subsequent to Scapular Fracture By Oriental Medical Treatments And Chuna Treatment (견갑골 골절 후 견관절 통증 및 관절가동범위 제한을 동반한 환자에 추나와 한방 치료를 시행한 치험 2례)

  • Lee, Kyung-Moo;Lim, Sang-Hoon;Yoon, Dae-Yeon;Kim, Soon-Joong;Jeong, Su-Hyeon
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.99-107
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    • 2009
  • Objectives : This study was performed to evaluate the effects of oriental medical treatments and Chuna treatment on patients with pain and limited range of motion(LOM) about shoulder subsequent to scapular fracture. Methods : Two patients suffered from pain and LOM about shoulder after scapular fracture, one is scapular body fracture with multiple rib fractures, the other is only intraglenoid fracture were treated with Chuna therapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, physical therapy and measured by VNRS(Verbal numerical rating scale) and ROM (Range of motion). Results : After oriental medical treatments and Chuna treatment, we found out a recovery from two patients suffered from pain and LOM about shoulder subsequent to scapular fracture. Conclusions : Through this study, we suggest that oriental medical treatments and Chuna treatment were effective to cure patients with pain and LOM subsequent to scapular fracture.

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Five Cases of Nonstructural Scoliosis with Lumbar Herniated Intervertebral Disc Treated by Complex Korean Medicine Treatment with Chuna Manual Therapy: Case Report (추나요법을 적용한 한방복합치료로 호전된 요추 추간판 탈출증으로 인한 비구조적 척추측만증 5례: 증례보고)

  • Namgoong, Jin;Hwang, Bo-Kyung;Shin, Won-Bin;Choi, Hyo-Jung;Baek, Hye-Kyung;Lee, Yun-Ha;Choi, Dong-Joo
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.121-134
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    • 2020
  • Objectives : This case report describes the management of five patients suffering from nonstructural scoliosis with lumbar herniated intervertebral disc all treated with complex Korean medicine treatment. Methods : Five patients were hospitalized and treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, cupping, and Chuna manual therapy. Patients were assessed for Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), EuroQol-FiveDimensions (EQ-5D), and Cobb's angle. Results : In all patients, NRS, ODI, and Cobb's angle decreased, while the EQ-5D score increased. Conclusions : As seen in these five cases, complex Korean medicine treatment with Chuna manual therapy has effects on the management of nonstructural scoliosis.

The Changes of Mucin and Endocrine cells of Mucosa of Acetic Acid-Induced Gastric Ulcer after Administration of Whadamcheongwha-tang Extract in Rat (화담청화탕이 acetic acid로 유발된 흰쥐 위궤양 점막의 내분비세포와 점액의 조직화학적 변화)

  • Kang Gyung Rae;Yuk Sang Won;Ko Hyoung Gon;Lee Kwang Gyu;Lee Chang Hyun
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.1170-1176
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    • 2002
  • We examined the effects of Whadamcheongwha-tang(WDCWT) extract on the acetic-acid induced antigastric ulcer in rats. These experiments investigated the numerical changes of gastrin and histamine secreting cells of the gastric mucosa by immunohistochemical method, and the changes of mucin of gastric mucosa by PAS-AB stain methods after the oral administration of WDCWT extract(1.0ml/day) and omeprazole(0.2mg/day) for 1, 3 and 6 weeks. The result are as follows; 1. When WDCWT extract was administrated for 1, 3, 6 weeks, in result, gastrin secreting cells in gastric mucosa were increased compared to the control group. 2. When WDCWT extract was administrated for 1, 3, 6 weeks, in result, the density of immunoreactive gastrin cells was increased compare to the control group. 3. When WDCWT extract was administrated for 1, 3, 6 weeks, in results, the changs of mucosal thickness stained by PAS/PAS-AB was increased compared to the control group. 4. When WDCWT extract was administrated for 1, 3, 6 weeks, in results, the density of PAS stain was decreased compare to control group, but density of AB stain was increased compare to control group. The results suggest that WDCWT extract inhibits a gastric acid secretion in rat gastric mucosa, and is useful in the treatment of the hyperacidity and gastric ulcer.

The study of comparison about the stress's control experiments (항(抗)Stress 실험에 관한 비교 연구)

  • Kim Keun-Woo;Ku Byung-Su
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.111-125
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    • 1997
  • This study was done in order to investigate Oriental Medicine's meaning on stress, the stress is due to animal experiments.Methods:This research was done by animal experiments's results based on 41 animal experiment treatises carried out by 24 prescriptions about stress control. Each experiments were compared with same conditions, minimizing the experiments differences. The results were analyzed by p-value and Increas e·Decrease percentage of experiments result's numerical value. Results:1. Inquire into frequency in use of each stress stimulus and measuring items, the restriction stimulus stress and measuring the content of catecholamines are numerous.2. Significance of stress stimuluses based on experments's results is good by restriction stimulus.3. Oriental Medicine's meaning for stress is pathological phenomenon of Seven Emotion(七情). Stagnant the Energy(氣鬱), the Fire(火), Dam(痰), Lack of the general Blood thing(血虛), and reaction of an individual body.4. Inguire into the effects of frequency in use of experiments's Herb drugs, Herb Drugs of Tonifing the general Blood thing depend on stabilized Mind(補血安神), Circulated the Energy and Digest(理氣消導), Tonifing the general Blood thing(補血), Clearing the Mind(淸心), Removing the Dam(祛痰) are numerous.5. From a Sasang Medical point of view, experimental use of Herb Drugs are Soeum-in(少陰人) Herb Drugs are numerous.According to above results, it is considered that Herb Drugs of Tonifing the general Blood thing depend on stabilized Mind(補血安神), Circulated the Energy and Digest(理氣消導), Tonifing the general Blood thing(補血), Clearing the Mind(淸心), Removing the Dam(祛淡), and Soeum-in(少陰人) Herb Drugs are used to prevent stress and related diseases.

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Computational Thermo-Fluid Analysis for the Effects of Helium Injection Methods on Glass Fiber Cooling Process in an Optical Fiber Manufacturing System (광섬유 냉각장치의 헬륨 주입기 설계를 위한 전산열유동해석)

  • Park, Shin;Kim, Kyoungjin;Kim, Dongjoo;Park, Junyoung;Kwak, Ho Sang
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.124-130
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    • 2014
  • In a mass manufacturing system of optical fibers, the sufficient cooling of glass fibers freshly drawn from a draw furnace is essential, asinadequately cooled glass fibers can lead to poor resin coating on the fiber surface and possibly fiber breakage during the process. In order to improve fiber cooling at a high drawing speed, it is common to use a helium injection into a glass fiber cooling unit in spite of the high cost of the helium supply. The present numerical analysis carried out three-dimensional thermo-fluid computations of the cooling gas flow and heat transfer on moving glass fiber to determine the cooling performance of glass fiber cooling depending on the method of helium injection. The results showed that afront injection of helium is most effective compared to a uniform or rear injection for reducing air entrainment into the unit and thus cooling the glass fibers at a high fiber drawing speed. However, above a certain amount of injected helium, there was no more increase of the cooling effect regardless of the helium injection method.

Application of MS Excel in Teaching Statics (엑셀 프로그램을 활용한 정역학 교육 사례)

  • Kim, Youngheub
    • Transactions of the KSME C: Technology and Education
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.21-28
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    • 2014
  • As one of the most famous spreadsheet programs that is widely applied to a variety of fields in business, MS Excel has also been used for educational purposes due to its feature of wide accessibility, enabling students to use the program through almost any kind of PC that now exists. The program is mainly used for numerical analysis and formulae applications in the fields of science and engineering. This paper shall provide the key to understanding the application of MS Excel to teaching Statics through the illustration of its essential functions for education. Also, the development process of the analysis program using macros and VBA(Visual Basic for Applications) is described for the deeper comprehension of advanced applications. Students were not only able to solve the Statics problems using basic features of MS Excel, but also discovered new systematic methods of approaching complex problems and developed application programs using macros and VBA.