• PNF and Movement
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.205-213
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• 2021

Purpose: This study investigated the immediate effects of a figure-8 shoulder brace and taping intervention on round shoulder posture, thoracic kyphosis, and chest expansion mobility in forward head posture. Methods: Thirty patients with forward head posture were assigned randomly to the figure-8 shoulder brace group (n = 15) or the taping intervention group (n = 15). Patients were assessed for forward head posture, shoulder posture, thoracic kyphosis, and chest expansion. Results: The figure-8 shoulder brace and taping intervention groups showed a significant difference for forward head posture, shoulder posture, and thoracic kyphosis after the experiment (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that a figure-8 shoulder brace and taping intervention has a positive effect on rounded shoulder posture, thoracic kyphosis, and chest expansion in patients with forward head posture.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2009

LEACH(Low Energy Adaptive Clustering Heirarchy)는 한정된 에너지를 가지는 무선 센서 네트워크에서 에너지 소비를 최소화하기 위한 대표적인 계층적 프로토콜이다. LEACH 에서는 노드들의 균형적인 에너지 소비를 위해 확률적으로 랜덤(Random)하게 클러스터 헤드를 결정한다. 이를 개선한 LEACH-C에서는 평균에너지 잔량을 구해 이를 넘는 노드를 중심으로 헤드를 선정하여 네트워크의 전체 주기를 늘리고자 하였다. 그러나 라운드가 지속될수록 에너지 평균잔량 및 네트워크 환경이 변화하기 때문에 이를 고려한 프로토콜 개선이 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 LEACH, LEACH-C에서 소모되는 에너지를 고려하지 않은 라운드타임 때문에 낭비되는 에너지를 줄이기 위한 새로운 라운드타임 설정을 제시하였다. 또한 클러스터 헤드 선정을 위해 임계값을 선정하여 이를 기준으로 라운드 설정 및 헤드 설정을 하였다. 실험결과를 통해 기존 프로토콜에 비해 향상된 성능을 보였고, 향후 이를 더 확대하여 다양한 환경에 적용해 보고자 한다.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양정보통신학회 2009년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.534-537
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• 2009

센서 네트워크에서 클러스터링은 클러스터 헤드 노드가 일반 노드의 데이터를 모아 싱크로 전송함으로써 노드 간의 통신의 양을 줄이게 하고 일반 노드의 스케쥴을 조정함으로써 노드의 슬립타임을 연장하게 한다. 제안하는 CHS(Cluster Head Self-election) 알고리즘은 노드 자신만의 변수 즉, 자신의 초기 에너지 및 현재 에너지, 클러스터 헤드에 의해 병합된 클러스터 내 노드들의 데이터가 싱크로 전송되는 각 라운드, 노드 자신이 클러스터 헤드로 선출된 수를 이용하여 확률적인 방법으로 클러스터 헤드를 스스로 선출하여 에너지가 제한되는 센서 네트워크의 수명을 연장하였다.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2021

Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate basic data about the effects of muscle energy technique on the shoulder complex range of motion and posture alignment in the round shoulder posture. Methods: The subjects included 15 women that gave consent to participate in the study voluntarily. They performed the muscle energy technique for 30 minutes twice. The round shoulder posture was measured with a straight edge ruler. The shoulder complex range of motion was measured with the apley scratch test. The forward head posture was measured with ImageJ. The pectoralis minor muscle length was measured with a tape measure. Results: There were statistically significant differences in the round shoulder posture both right and left (p<.05). The experiment group showed statistically significant differences in the pectoralis minor muscle length (p<.05). There were significant differences in the shoulder complex range of motion including flexion, left lateral flexion, right lateral flexion, left side bending, and right side bending (p<.05), but no significant differences were found in extension (p>.05). The forward head posture showed significant differences in CVA changes (p<.05) and no significant differences in CRA changes (p>.05). Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that the muscle energy technique relaxed muscles around the shoulders and increased the shoulder complex range of motion. The technique is also expected to prevent pain in the neck and shoulders and lower injury risk. In conclusion, the muscle energy technique can be applied as an effective intervention for round shoulder posture.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.59-67
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• 2023

Background: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of shoulder and neck stabilization exercise using a gym ball for healthy women in their 20s with round shoulder and forward head posture, it is intended to try and find improvement for posture. Methods: The subjects of the study were 25 women who understood the purpose of the research and voluntarily agreed to participate in the experiment. They carried out the shoulder and neck stabilization exercise program using a gym ball, which was conducted for 35 minutes, 3 times a week for 4 weeks. The position of the round shoulder and shoulder bones was measured using an tape measurement and were recorded in both at pre, 2 weeks, and post intervention. The craniovertebral angle (CVA) and craniorotational angle (CRA) was measured using an image J. Results: The round shoulder posture left was statistically significantly different within group (p<.05); however, the round shoulder posture right wasn't statistically significantly different (p>.05). As a result of this contrast, test were significant different in both at pre, 2 weeks and post. The scapular position on the left and right were statistically significantly different within the group (p<.05). As a result of the contrast, test were significant different in both at pre, 2 weeks and post (p<.05). The CVA and CRA on the left and right were statistically significantly different within the group (p<.05). As a result of the contrast, test were significant different in both at pre, 2 weeks and post (p<.05). Conclusion: The gym ball exercises improved the posture of women in their 20s. Therefore, gym ball exercises can help improve the quality of life of those with shoulder and neck pain.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제32권6B호
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• pp.342-349
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• 2007

무선 센서 네트워크에서 클러스터링은 클러스터 헤드(cluster head) 노드가 클러스터 멤버 노드의 데이터를 병합(aggreation)하여 싱크(Sink)로 전송함으로써 노드 간 통신의 양을 줄이게 하고 클러스터 내부적으로는 TDMA 스케줄에 기반하여 클러스터 헤드가 클러스터 멤버 노드의 스케줄을 조정함으로써 노드의 슬립타임을 연장하게 한다. 제안하는 ECS(Energy efficient Cluster-head Selection) 알고리즘은 에너지가 제한되는 센서 네트워크의 수명 향상을 위하여 노드 자신의 요소(factor) 즉, 자신의 초기 에너지 및 현재 에너지, 클러스터 헤드에 의해 병합된 클러스터 내 노드들의 데이터가 싱크로 전송되는 각 라운드, 노드 자신이 클러스터 헤드로 선출(selection) 된 수를 이용하여 확률적인 방법으로 클러스터 헤드를 자가 선출한다.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제11권8호
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• pp.1082-1092
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• 2008

무선 센서 네트워크에서 LEACH와 같은 클러스터링 프로토콜은 전체 네트워크의 수명을 연장시키는 효율적인 방법이지만 클러스터 헤드 노드에 높은 부하를 주게 되어 급격한 에너지 소모를 유발하는 문제가 있다. 따라서 클러스터의 구성과 클러스터 헤드 노드의 역할을 주기적으로 교체하여 네트워크의 수명을 연장시켰다. 그러나 이 방법은 클러스터를 구성하는 과정에서 상당한 량의 에너지 소모를 보인다. 따라서 본 논문은 소모되는 에너지의 효율성 증대를 위해 클러스터링 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 이 알고리즘에서 서로 인접한 노드들은 intra cluster를 이루며 이 클러스터를 구성하는 노드들은 라운드 로빈 형태로 데이터를 수집하고 전송한다. 전체 네트워크의 관점에서 볼 때 이 intra cluster는 한개의 노드로 취급된다. 한 라운드의 setup단계에서 intra cluster들은 클러스터 헤드(intra cluster)에 의해 다시 클러스터를 형성(network cluster)하게 된다. 클러스터 헤드가 된 intra cluster의 모든 멤버노드는 라운드 로빈 방식으로 클러스터 헤드 역할을 수행한다. 따라서 intra cluster의 크기에 의해 라운드의 주기를 연장할 수 있다. 또한 steady-state에서 각 intra cluster의 노드는 라운드 로빈 방식으로 데이터를 수집하며 network cluster의 클러스터 헤드에 전송한다. 성능분석 결과 제안하는 방법은 제안된 클러스터링 방법에 비해 노드들의 에너지 소모가 줄어들었으며 전송 효율이 증가하였다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.83-88
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• 2023

Purpose: This study was to investigate the effect of forward head posture (FHP) and round shoulder posture (RSP) on changes in muscle activities according to shoulder flexion and abduction tasks. Methods: Twenty-two male subjects with no history of neurological, musculoskeletal surgery or injuries, or pain in the spine region within the previous 3-month periods were recruited for this study. Craniovertebral angle (CVA) and Scapula Index were measured before performing 90° abduction and flexion tasks holding a 3kg dumbbell. Muscle activities were measured during the tasks. All measurements except height of the acromion were carried out in a sitting position at the height of the subject's knee angle of 90 degrees, and two tasks were randomly performed with the arm that the subject mainly use to throw the ball. The abduction and flexion angles were checked by the examiner using a goniometer beside the subject. Results: Correlation coefficient analysis between Scapular Index and upper trapezius muscle activity during shoulder abduction task showed significant positive correlation. No significant correlation was observed between CVA, Scapular Index, and other muscle activities. Conclusion: FHP showed increased muscle activation, making it difficult to change muscle activity under lower loads, and RSP was correlated with UT activation in shoulder abduction. Therefore, in the RSP, the loaded shoulder abduction is considered a potential risk factor for increasing shoulder muscle tension. This paper proposes an approach to treating RSP before FHP.

• 한국해양공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양공학회 2001년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.144-149
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• 2001

The failure at the head section of rubble-mound detached breakwaters is more important than other failure modes. because this initial failures will occur the failure of the trunk section and lead to the instability of the structure. The three-dimensional failure modes are discussed using the experimental data with multi-directional waves considering the failure modes occurring around the head of the rubble-mound detached breakwater. The spacial characteristics of failure mode around the rubble-mound structures can be summarized as follows: 1) It was clarified that the failure modes at the round head of a detached breakwater are classified as failure by plunging breaker on the slope, failure by direct incident wave force and failure by scouring at the toe of the detached breakwater. 2) The failure mode was found in the lower wave height than the design wave by the breaker depth effects. It is clarified that the structure monitored was safely designed for the design wave but the failure was occurred by the reason of breaker waves and scouring processes at the toe 3) It was observed that scouring at the toe developed in the region where steady stream due to vorticity was generated and the spatial variation of scour at the toe of the round head was predominated by incident wave direction.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.228-233
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• 2009

In order to cut the round bale easily, a roughage cut-feeder for the round bale was developed in this study. This study consists of two parts. One is development of a cutting mechanism and a performance test reported in the previous paper. This is the second part of the study. For the study, recent trend of traditional cutting system was analyzed. Also, cost of the prototype cut-feeder was analyzed and determine the break-even point of farm size was determined by comparing with traditional method using a traditional cutter. A prototype cut-feeder was investigated with the fact that working performance, fiber length and shape of roughage and feeding quality was good. Operating cost of the prototype cut-feeder decreased rapidly with an increase of farm size. Break-even point in terms of farm size was 36 heads for beef and 28 heads for dairy. Also, costs estimated were 118,000 won/head year and 148,000 won/head year, respectively.