• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.37 no.4
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• pp.1-14
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• 2023

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between pediatric weakness scale scores and growth indices. Furthermore, we intended to calculate the cut-off values for diagnosing Kidney Weak Children through growth indices. Methods A total of 193 patients, aged 6 - 12 years, underwent both the pediatric weakness scale and bone age assessment, and the correlations between the pediatric weakness scale and growth indices were analyzed. Moreover, the cut-off values for diagnosing Kidney Weak Children were calculated. Differences in bone age and predicted height between the normal group and Kidney Weak Children, classified according to the calculated cut-off values, were analyzed. Results The weakness of the Shin or kidney system was significantly correlated with the height percentile, weight percentile, differences in current height percentile and mid parental height percentile, differences in predicted height and mid parental height, and differences in bone age and chronological age. When the criteria for diagnosing Kidney Weak Children is set at "height percentile of ≤25% and weight percentile of ≤25%", the sensitivity and specificity of the cut-off value were maximized. The cut-off values for weakness of the Shin or kidney system were 9 in children aged 6 - 9 years and 10 in children aged 10 - 12 years. Conclusions To diagnose Kidney Weak Children, the cut-off values of weakness of the Shin or kidney system were 9 in children aged 6 - 9 years and 10 in children aged 10 - 12 years.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.45 no.1
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• pp.100-113
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• 2024

Objectives: Following the global COVID-19 pandemic, with the escalation of remote medical care formalization in Korea, there is a pressing need for objective data in the Korean medicine field to respond to remote treatment medical care policies. This study aims to investigate the perceptions and acceptance of remote treatments among Korean Medicine Doctors (KMDs). Methods: After expert reviews and pilot testing, the 31-question survey covered participant characteristics, experiences, forms, intentions, and perceptions related to Remote Treatments. The survey was electronically distributed to members of the Association of Korean Medicine, and 662 clinical KMDs provided valid responses. Results: Among respondents, 76.1% engaged in remote treatments, utilizing various platforms. Those with experience in Remote Treatments showed a significantly higher willingness to continue participating during the institutionalization process (p<0.001). 49.7% of respondents stated that traditional Korean medicine is competitive in remote treatments, with the main reasons being the ability for regular management after herbal medication(26.1%) and increased patient satisfaction due to sufficient counseling compared to Western medicine(25.2%). Respondents preferred Remote Treatment conditions with a treatment time of less than 10 minutes(47.6%) and equivalent fees to in-person visits(45.6%). Regarding suitable intervention tools during Remote Treatment, respondents favored non-covered herbal prescriptions(39.0%), covered herbal granules(24.6%), and non-covered herbal granules(23.0%). Conclusion: This study investigated the perceptions and acceptance of KMDs regarding remote treatments. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers aiming to establish effective policies for Remote Treatments suitable for the Korean medicine healthcare environment.

• Journal of Adhesion and Interface
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.105-111
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• 2023

Recently, there has been a growing interest in low biofouling coatings for various industrial applications including precious metal and jewelry applications. Contaminations including cells and bacteria of the metallic substrates (i.e., accessories, earring, and piercings) may irritate the contacted tissue surfaces or induce an abnormal reaction. In this study, catechol-conjugated polyethylene glycol (PEG-C) was synthesized as low bio-fouling coating materials inspired by mussel-adhesion. PEG-C-coated copper-zinc alloy surfaces showed excellent cell viability and significant inhibitions of protein and cell adhesions to metal surfaces. Thus, PEG-C coating methods and PEG-C-coated metallic substrates can be usefully exploited for versatile industrial applications, particularly for precious metal and jewelry industries.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.37 no.3
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• pp.63-84
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• 2024

Objectives: This study aims to understand the stress patterns and coping behaviors of women with infertility and to improve existing infertility stress assessment tools to develop a tool suited for Korean society. Methods: The study involved 10 women diagnosed with primary or secondary infertility. Data were collected through surveys and in-depth interviews. Participants were recruited voluntarily, and snowball sampling was used for additional recruitment. Data collection occurred from September 2023 to April 2024. Data analysis included Spearman's rank correlation, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskal-Wallis test. Interview results were analyzed using text mining and network analysis with Python 3.12. Results: There was a significant correlation between IVF/ICSI treatment and resilience scores, with non-IVF/ICSI groups showing higher resilience scores. Existing infertility stress assessment tools were generally useful but had limitations, such as discomfort with religious expressions and fixed gender roles, as well as issues with the number of items and response scales. Text mining of interview responses revealed key stress-related keywords including worry, depression, burden, pregnancy outcome, and health. Main stressors included uncertainty about pregnancy outcomes, physical discomfort during treatments, economic burdens, and emotional reactions from family and social relationships. Conclusions: This study identified the stress patterns of women with infertility through interviews. It showed the need for a new assessment tool to evaluate and support the complex stressors experienced by these women. Developing a comprehensive tool is essential for better understanding and managing the various stress factors faced by infertile women.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.45 no.2
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• pp.96-110
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• 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the results and review the outcomes and satisfaction levels of the 2023 Busan Korean medicine infertility treatment support project. Methods: A total of 137 female and 26 male participated in the Korean medicine infertility treatment support project, which encompassed herbal medicine and pharmacopuncture treatment over 4-month period. Data pertaining to patients' general, demographic, and fertility-related characteristics were collected before treatment initiation. During treatment, information regarding the treatments administered by Korean medical doctors was recorded, along with post-treatment outcomes and satisfaction levels. Results: Out of 163 initially enrolled participants, data from 4 female participants were missing, data from 159 participants were analyzed. A total of 113 female and 22 male participants completed the treatment program (Completion rate 84.9%). Of these, 23 female participants achieved pregnancy (Pregnancy rate 20.4%). Participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the treatment support project, with an average satisfaction score of 9.4 out of 10. Conclusions: The study analyzed the clinical findings of the 2023 Busan Korean medicine infertility treatment support project. These findings provide a basis for developing Korean medicine infertility support projects and related research.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.45 no.3
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• pp.76-90
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• 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to summarize the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome(PCS) in traditional East-Asian medicine(TEM) and Western medicine(WM) from the point of blood stasis. Methods: We followed the methodology of 5 steps of scoping review by Arksey and O'Malley and Levac et al. Studies from 2010 to October 19, 2023 were searched through seven search engines. Two reviewers independently searched and screened the studies. When there was a disagreement, a third reviewer decided its eligibility. Results: A total of 78 studies were selected, and 40 were TEM studies and 38 were WM. The average age of the study subjects was in their 30s and most had more than one child. Most of TEM were intervention studies and WM were mostly observational studies. In the WM, the etiology of PCS was considered pelvic venous insufficiency, and in the TEM, pathological conditions caused blood stasis in the pelvis. In TEM, the diagnosis was made according to previous studies' criteria; in WM, it was made through imaging. To treat PCS, WM seeks to block extended veins with embolization, and TEM to improve the environment in which stagnant blood is created through various treatments such as herbal medicine, enema therapy, etc. Total efficient rate (TER) in TEM and imaging findings in WM were most often used as outcome measures. Conclusions: This study summarized and analyzed overall concepts of PCS in TEM and WM.

• Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.131-140
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• 2002

In this study, we will explain the concept of an organized and collective web based project learning system and suggest a basic structure concentrating on the learners. The web-based project learning system enables learners to use the diverse information on the internet any where, any time. Also the project system aims to go beyond classroom education and achieve learner-focused education with a project based on the students' tastes.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.19 no.1 s.21
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• pp.151-165
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• 2005

효과적인 교육을 위한 다양한 연구들이 진행되어 왔지만, 이러한 결과를 실제 수업현장에 적용하기에는 많은 시간과 노력 등이 필요하여 잘 활용되지 못하고 있는 것이 현실이다. 따라서 교실 수업, 특히 지필 위주의 수업에서는 여전히 따분해하며 집중하지 못하는 학생들을 흔하게 볼 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 학생들의 적극적 참여를 통한 효과적인 교육을 구현하기 위한 방안으로 구성주의적 교수학습 방안과 정보 기술을 기반으로 교수자와 개별 학생들 사이의 실시간 상호작용을 극대화시키는 교수방안을 제안하고자 한다. 구현 사례로 통계적 추정의 표본추출 단원에 적용할 수 있는 교수학습 모형과 시스템을 제시한다.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.625-639
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 LOGO를 개발한 Papert의 철학에 따라 아동이 자유롭게 학습할 수 있는 Microworld를 통해 수학을 새로운 관점에서 접근하고, 아동에 맞게 수학을 재구성하여 제공한다는 적극적인 교육적 배려에서 정규교육과정(교실), 특기적성, 자기 주도 학습 등 다양한 학습 환경에 가능한 컴퓨터 창의력수학 프로그램을 개발하고자 한다. 많은 관심에 비해 창의력 교육이 구체적으로 학습과 관련되어 있지 않고, 체계적인 교육과정을 따라 이루어지지 않고 있으며, 컴퓨터 교육 역시 한글 워드나 Excel과 같은 기능 위주의 학습으로 컴퓨터 학습에서 기대하는 알고리즘 학습은 소홀히 다루는 문제점이 있다. 이러한 창의력 교육과 컴퓨터 교육에 대한 문제점에 주목하여 학교 교과과정과 연계된 컴퓨터 알고리즘 학습과 수학 학습이 함께 가능한 컴퓨터를 통한 수학적 창의력 향상 프로그램을 개발하고자 한다. 이에 학교 교과과정에 연계하여 컴퓨터 알고리즘 학습과 수학적 창의력 향상에 적합한 매체로 LOGO 마이크로월드를 택하고, 이를 이용한 컴퓨터 창의력 수학 프로그램이 가지는 특징을 살펴본다. 이렇게 개발된 프로그램은 검증을 위해 봄학기 초등학교에서 실험연구가 계획되어 있다.

• Journal of the korean veterinary medical association
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.152-163
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• 2002

최근 전세계적으로 관심의 대상이 되고 있는 NSAID계 약물의 최근 연구동향에 대하여 몇 회에 나누어 기고하겠습니다. John Vane이 아스피린과 유사한 약물의 새로운 작용방식을 제안한 것은 1971년으로 최근입니다. 이후 동물과 사람에서 더 안전하고 효과적인 화합물을 찾기 위한 노력이 계속되고 있습니다. 애완동물로 길들여진 개의 삶의 질에 대한 증가된 관심사항들과 이러한 종들을 위해 특별히 고안된 제품들의 개발로, 수의 임상에서 NSAID의 사용이 최근 들어 급격하게 늘어가고 있습니다. Vane과 동료들에 의한 COX엔 두 가지 형태가 있다는 것과 일부 NSAID의 선택적 작용의 확인은 최근에 있어서 가장 흥분되는 약리학적 발견중의 하나입니다. 이는 meloxicam, carprofen과 같이 부작용이 적으면서 더 좋은 진통, 소염작용을 발휘하는 화합물의 개발을 이끌어 냈습니다. 이 약들은 현재 수의임상 분야에 있어서 가장 성공적이며 새로운 NSAID의 하나로 점점 그 사용영역이 확대되고 있으며, 수의사들에 의해 넓게 사용되고 있습니다. 앞으로 기고할 자료는 1999년에 프랑스 파리에서 있었던 NSAID치료에 대한 심포지움에서 발표되었던 내용 및 학회지에 발표된 논문을 바탕으로 번역 및 편집한 자료임을 밝힙니다. 논문의 참고문헌은 지면상 생략하였으며, 참고문헌이 필요하신 분은 저희 교실로 연락하시면 얹든지 제공하여 드리겠습니다.