• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.33 no.5
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• pp.1851-1860
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• 2013

The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is widely applied to evaluate for meteorological droughts. However, the SPI is limited to capture a drought event with a short duration, expecially shorter than one month. In this study, we proposed a daily SPI (DSPI) as a way to overcome the limitation of the monthly SPI for drought monitoring. In order to objectively assess the ability of the drought reproduction of the DSPI, we performed a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis using the quantified drought records from official reports, newspapers, etc. The results of ROC analysis showed that the DSPI has an ability to reproduce short-term drought compared with other indices. It also showed that the main cause of historical droughts was the shortage of rainfall accumulated during the time period less than 90 days compared with the rainfall of normal years.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.43-51
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• 1990

Meat emulsions containing 0, 15, 30 and 45% of soy protein isolate(SPI), Na-caseinate(Na-CN) and their mixtures were prepared in order to determine the effect of these non-meat proteins on the physical properties and their sensory quality in emulsion type sausage. It was found that SPI was better fat stabilizer and better binder than Na-CN. The mixtures of SPI and Na-CN didn't exert any significant effect on emulsion stability. From the texture profile analysis by using Instron two-cycle compression tests, decrease in the substitution levels and increase in the ratio of SPI/Na-CN resulted in a significant increase in the textural values of hardness, adhesiveness, gumminess, chewiness. The finished products showed that the substituted product for 15 % meat protein had higher textural values than the unsubstituted product. The sensory quality evaluated for the final products showed no significant difference between the SPI substituted product for 15 % meat protein and the unsubstituted product. However, all of the substituted products for 15 % meat protein and some of those for 30 % substitution with SPI and 67 % SPI received higher scores than average.

• Physical Therapy Korea
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.227-234
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• 2021

Background: The serratus posterior inferior (SPI) muscle originates from the spinous process of T11-L2 and inserts at the lower border of the 9-12th ribs. This muscle is involved in thoracolumbar rotation and stability. Several positions can be used to improve trunk stability; the quadruped position is a good position for easily maintaining a neutral spine. In particular, during one arm lifting, various muscles act to maintain a neutral trunk position, and the SPI is one of these muscles. If trunk stability is weakened, uncontrolled trunk rotation may occur at this time. Tape can be used to increase trunk stability. There have been no studies on the effect of taping applied to the SPI muscle on thoracolumbar junction (TLJ) stability. Objects: This study compared the TLJ rotation angle between three different conditions (without taping, transverse taping, and SPI muscle direction taping). Methods: Thirty subjects were recruited to the study (18 males and 12 females). The TLJ rotation angle was measured during one arm lifting in a quadruped position (ALQP). Two taping methods (transverse and SPI muscle direction taping) were applied, and the TLJ rotation angle was measured in the same movement. Results: SPI muscle direction taping significantly reduced TLJ rotation compared to that without taping (p < 0.001) and with transverse taping (p < 0.001). There was a significant difference in the TLJ rotation angle between transverse taping and SPI muscle direction taping (p < 0.017). Conclusion: SPI muscle direction taping reduces the TLJ rotation angle during ALQP. Therefore, SPI muscle direction taping is one method to improve TLJ stability and reduce uncontrolled TLJ rotation during ALQP.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.347-347
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 한강유역에 발생한 가뭄 분석을 위해 표준강수지수를 활용하였으며, 가뭄분석을 위해 한강유역에 실제로 발생한 가뭄사상 중에 한강유역에 조금 더 많은 피해를 미친 것으로 조사된 2000 - 2001년에 대해 가뭄과 수량 스트레스 관계를 살펴보았다. 수량 스트레스값은 강수에만 영향을 받고 있는 값보다는 실제 가뭄 피해의 영향정도를 살펴보기 위해 수량 스트레스의 결과값과 상호 비교하였다. 이는 실제 발생한 기상학적 가뭄으로 인한 피해가 수량 스트레스 변화에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 상호 비교함으로써 보다 정확한 가뭄 피해 발생 시기를 확인하고자 함이다. 표준강수지수 SPI3, SPI6, SPI12을 분석하기 위해 2000년 1월 - 2001년 12월까지의 데이터를 구축하였다. 이와 함께 수량 스트레스의 경우 월별 최대 NDI 값을 추출하여 월단위 자료를 구축하였다. 표준강수지수와 NDI 값을 상호 비교한 결과 2000 - 2001년에 발생한 가뭄 사상의 경우, 실제 피해가 발생한 시점은 2001년 3월 - 5월에 발생한 동아시아 지역의 가뭄의 영향이 큰 것으로 나타났다. 한강유역의 대부분에서 수량 스트레스가 발생하는 시기와 SPI3로 인한 가뭄 발생시기가 유사한 패턴으로 나타났다. SPI6와 비교분석해본 결과 기존 SPI3에서 나타낸 2001년 5월에 발생된 가뭄 발생은 실제 수량 스트레스가 발생하는 2001년 5월 이후와 유사한 패턴을 보이는 것으로 나타났지만, 실제 수량 스트레스 발생 시기와는 상관성이 떨어지는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. SPI12에서는 대부분의 유역에서 2000년에는 가뭄이 발생하지 않은 것으로 분석되었다. 이는 한강유역에 발생한 가뭄 피해를 생각해보면, 2001년에 발생한 가뭄 자체가 단기적인 가뭄의 영향이 아닌 장기적인 가뭄의 영향을 띄고 있는 것으로 해석 할 수 있으며, 2000년대 초반 극심한 가뭄 피해를 입힌 2001년 가뭄은 지속적인 가뭄 동반한 장기 적 가뭄 피해임을 확인할 수 있었다. 즉, 수량 스트레스와 가뭄을 연계하여 가뭄 해석에 활용한다면, 추후에 좀 더 정확한 가뭄 피해를 사전에 예측할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.1-9
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• 2022

A correlation analysis was performed to investigate differences in the response of surface water and groundwater to drought using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI). Water level data of 20 agricultural reservoirs, 4 dams, 2 rivers, and 8 groundwater observation wells were used for the analysis. SPI was calculated using precipitation data measured at a nearby meteorological station. The water storage of reservoirs and dams decreased significantly as they responded sensitively to the drought from 2014 to 2016, showing high correlation with SPI of the relatively long accumulation period (AP). The responses of rivers varied greatly depending on the presence of an upstream dam. The water level in rivers connected to an upstream dam was predominantly influenced by the dam discharge, resulting in very weak correlation with SPI. On the contrary, the rivers without dam exhibited a sharp water level rise in response to precipitation, showing higher correlation with SPI of a short-term AP. Unlike dams and reservoirs, the responses of groundwater levels to precipitation were very short-lived, and they did not show high correlation with SPI during the long-term drought. In drought years, the rise of groundwater level in the rainy season was small, and the lowered water level in the dry season did not proceed any further and was maintained at almost the same as that of other normal years. Conclusively, it is confirmed that groundwater is likely to persist longer than surface water even in the long-term drought years.

• Journal of Environmental Science International
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• v.25 no.11
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• pp.1511-1519
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• 2016

Jeju Island relies on subterranean water for over 98% of its water resources, and it is therefore necessary to continue to perform studies on drought due to climate changes. In this study, the representative standardized precipitation index (SPI) is classified by various criteria, and the spatial characteristics and applicability of drought in Jeju Island are evaluated from the results. As the result of calculating SPI of 4 weather stations (SPI 3, 6, 9, 12), SPI 12 was found to be relatively simple compared to SPI 6. Also, it was verified that the fluctuation of SPI was greater fot short-term data, and that long-term data was relatively more useful for judging extreme drought. Cluster analysis was performed using the K-means technique, with two variables extracted as the result of factor analysis, and the clustering was terminated with seven-time repeated calculations, and eventually two clusters were formed.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.1-8
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• 2008

In this study the rheological properties of Jeung-pyun prepared with soybean protein isolate (SPI) were investigated. SPI Jeung-pyun samples were manufactured with 3% whole protein, 7S protein, or 11S protein (w/w). In terms of moisture content the Jeung-pyun samples prepared with soybean flour had greater moisture contents than the control group. With the addition of SPI water binding capacity solubility and swelling power increased. Dough pH decreased during the fermentation, but increased after steaming and the SPI Jeung-pyun samples presented higher pH levels han the control group. Foaming ability was significantly strong in the 7S, 11S and whole protein groups. The surface structures of the 7S, 11S and whole protein Jeung-pyun samples displayed small uniform pores when examined by SEM. Overall, the results suggest that SPI can contribute to quality improvements in Jeung-pyun through effects on dough fermentation.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2015.05a
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• pp.20-20
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• 2015

최근 기후변화의 영향으로 전 세계적으로 홍수와 가뭄의 발생빈도가 증가하고 있다. 특히, 가뭄은 우리나라에서 겨울과 봄철을 중심으로 매년 발생되고 있다. 가뭄의 정확한 발생을 판단하기는 어려우나, 가뭄이 발생되면 그 진행속도는 홍수보다 느리기 때문에 초기에 가뭄의 발생가능성을 예측한다면 가뭄에 대한 피해를 줄일 수 있다. 따라서 최근 가뭄 예측에 대한 다양한 연구가 이루어지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 가뭄발생의 불확실성을 내포하기 위하여 Bayesian Network (BN) 모형과 SPI의 자기상관성을 바탕으로 가까운 미래의 가뭄 발생확률을 예측하는 방법을 제안하였다. BN은 변수들 간의 인과관계를 확률적으로 나타낼 수 있는 네트워크 모형으로, 자연현상에 대한 위험도 분석 및 의학 분야에서 질병추정을 위한 모형으로 활용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 가까운 미래의 가뭄 예측을 위하여 APEC 기후센터(APEC Climate Center, APCC)에서 제공하는 다중모형앙상블(Multi-model Ensemble, MME) 강우예측 결과로 도출한 미래 SPI 및 과거 강우량 자료로 구축한 SPI를 부모노드로, 예측 SPI를 자식노드로 BN을 구축하였다. BN의 각각의 노드를 Gaussian 확률분포모형으로 가정한 뒤, Likelihood weighting 방법으로 주변사후분포확률(Marginal posterior distribution)을 추정하여 미래의 SPI의 발생확률을 계산하였다. 2008년부터 2013년의 BN 가뭄 예측값과 MME 강우예측 결과로 도출한 SPI를 실제 관측 강우량으로 산정한 SPI와 비교하였으며, BN이 실제 관측결과에 가까운 결과가 도출되었다. 본 연구에서는 BN을 활용하여 가까운 미래의 가뭄 발생가능성을 확률적으로 나타낼 수 있는 방법을 제시하였으며, 그 결과 가뭄상태별 가뭄 발생확률이 산정되었다.

• Advances in materials Research
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.191-209
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• 2022

Very slow degradation of synthetic based polymers has created a severe environmental issue that increased awareness towards research in polymers of biodegradable property. Soy protein isolate (SPI) is a natural biopolymer used as matrix in green composites but it has limitations of low mechanical properties and high water sensitivity. To enhance mechanical properties and reduce water sensitivity of Jute-SPI composites, SPI was modified with pine rosin which is also a natural cross-linking agent. 30% glycerol on the weight basis of a matrix was used as a plasticizer. The fibre volume fraction was kept constant at 0.2 whereas the pine rosin in SPI ranged from 5% to 30% of the matrix. The effects of pine rosin on mechanical, thermal, water sensitivity and surface morphology have been characterized using various techniques. The mechanical properties and water absorbency were found to be optimum for 15% pine rosin in Jute-SPI composite. Therefore, Jute-SPI composite without pine rosin and with 15% pine rosin were chosen for investigation through characterization by Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning electron microscope (SEM). The surface morphology of the composite was influenced by pine rosin which is shown in the SEM image. TGA measurement showed that the thermal properties improved due to the addition of pine rosin. Antimicrobial test showed antimicrobial property in the composite occurring 15% pine rosin. The research paper concludes that the modification of SPI resin with an optimum percentage of pine rosin enhanced mechanical, thermal as well as water-resistant properties of jute fibre reinforced composites.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.152-158
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• 2009

In this study, we made a new discharge source improving previous SPI source to ionize softly organic compounds. The new SPI source consists of two electrodes as a hollow mesh cathode of half cylindrical shape and a hollow anode. We optimized the geometrical parameter of the SPI source by investigating the I-V curves at the various distance between the cathode and the anode. As the results, we found stable conditions of the soft plasma on broad range of the current and the voltage. The new SPI source attached to quadrupole mass spectrometer (QMS), and we obtained the mass spectra of dichloromethane (DCM). The fragment patterns of DCM appeared similarly with the pattern of electron ionization (EI).