• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.1245-1251
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• 2013

The aim of this study is to identify characteristics of 2D:4D according to type of handedness. Data was collected from October, 4th, 2010 to April, 30th, 2012. After handedness assessment, 2nd and 4th finger length were measured by vernier calipers. This study showed remarkable gender difference of 2D:4D in left hand for left handers and right hand for right handers, However, there was no significant difference according to type of handedness in each gender. The correlation between left and right 2D:4D in males right handedness was higher than that of male left handedness, otherwise, in case of female, that of left handedness was higher than that of right handedness. The results of this study suggest that the 2D:4D of left handedness does not differ from that of right handedness, however, gender difference and correlation between left and right 2D:4D show different characteristics according to handedness.

• Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.37-43
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• 2010

Objectives : The $2^{nd}$ to $4^{th}$ digit length ratio(2D : 4D) is a sexually dimorphic trait regardless of ethnicity and shows sex differences. According to previous research, men usually have a relatively shorter $2^{nd}$ digit than $4^{th}$ digit. There is tendency that men with lower 2D : 4D are perceived as being more masculine and tend to perform better in some physical sports. Furthermore, 2D : 4D is negatively associated with trait aggression. In this study, we examine gender difference of 2D : 4D and compare 2D:4D of female Korean national team members to 2D : 4D of control subjects. Besides that, we also compare 2D : 4D of female Korean national team members according to their sports entries. Methods : The sample of this study is 396 people, 67 female Korean national team member, 216 control women and 113 control men. We measured $2^{nd}$ to $4^{th}$ digit length of their right hand. In addition, we collected demographic information of female Korean national team members using a self-report questionnaire. Results : The mean 2D : 4D of female Korean national team members is 0.96(SD=0.04), smaller than control women's 2D : 4D(0.97, SD=0.03) and significantly higher than control men's 2D : 4D(0.95, SD=0.03). We also found differences between control men and women. Non-martial arts related sports athletes have significant difference with control men in 2D : 4D. However, martial arts related sports athletes' 2D : 4D is not significantly different from other groups, including control men. Conclusion : These results are consistent with the findings of previous research that there is a significant difference between men and women in their 2D : 4D. Furthermore, 2D : 4D of martial arts related sports athletes have not shown any difference from the 2D : 4D of control men that 2D : 4D of non-martial arts related athletes have shown. This fact is important in consideration of masculine characteristics. For further research, it is necessary to examine 2D : 4D difference according to sport ability and gender differences.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.69-77
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• 2018

Objectives: To determine the relationship between 2D:4D ratio and Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Questionnaire (MMPI-2 scales). Methods: The 2D:4D ratio in 101 Korean medical students was measured. MMPI-2 test was performed. Results: In the unisex group, there were significantly positive correlations between the 2D:4D ratio and MMPI-2 scales of Hs, D, Pt, Sc, Si, RC1, RC2, RC8, INTR, ANX, OBS, HEA, BIZ, LSE, WRK, TRT, A, R, Mt, PK, and AAS while there were significantly negative correlations between the 2D:4D ratio and MMPI-2 scales of Es and Do. In the male group, there were significantly positive correlations between the 2D:4D ratio and MMPI-2 scales of Hs, RC1, RC8, HEA, and AAS while there were significantly negative correlations between the 2D:4D ratio and MMPI-2 scale of AGGR. In the female group, the 2D:4D ratio showed significantly positive correlations with MMPI-2 scales of Pt, Sc, Si, RC1, RC2, RC6, INTR, DEP, BIZ, LSE, WRK, A, Mt, PK, and Ho while it showed significantly negative correlations with MMPI-2 scale of Do. Conclusions: MMPI-2 scales are correlated with the 2D: 4D ratio. Therefore, 2D: 4D ratio could be used as an indicator to reflect multiphasic personality of individuals.

• Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.279-289
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• 2022

BACKGROUND: In many cardiovascular disorders, the contractile performance of the right ventricle (RV) is the primary determinant of prognosis. For evaluating RV volumes and function, 4 dimensional (4D)-echocardiography has become common. This research used 2D and 4D modalities to assess RV contractile performance in hypertensive patients. METHODS: A total of 150 patients with essential hypertension were enrolled in this study, along with 75 age and sex-matched volunteers. Clinical evaluation and echocardiographic examination (including M-mode, tissue Doppler imaging, and 2D speckle tracking) were conducted on all participants. RV volumes, 4D-ejection fraction (EF), 4D-fractional area change (FAC), 4D-tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), 4D-septal and free wall (FW) strain were all measured using 4D-echocardiography. RESULTS: Hypertensive patients showed 2D-RV systolic and diastolic dysfunction (including TAPSE, 2D-right ventricular global longitudinal strain, RV-myocardial performance index and average E/EaRV) and 4D-RV impairment (including right ventricular EF, FAC, RV strain and TAPSE, right ventricular end-diastolic volume and right ventricular end-systolic volume) compared to the control group. We verified the prevalence of RV systolic dysfunction in hypertension patients using the following parameters: 1) 15% of them had 2D-TAPSE < 17 mm vs. 40% by 4D-TAPSE; 2) 25% of them had 2D-GLS < 19% vs. 42% by 4D-septal strain and 35% by 4D FW strain; 3) 35% of hypertensive patients had 4D-EF < 45%; and finally; 4) 25% of hypertensive patients had 2D-FAC < 35% compared to 45% by 4D-FAC. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of RV involvement was greater in 4D than in 2D-modality trans-thoracic echocardiography. We speculated that 4D-echocardiography with 4D-strain imaging would be more beneficial for examining RV morphology and function in hypertensive patients than 2D-echocardiography, since 4D-echocardiography could estimate RV volumes and function without making geometric assumptions.

• KSBB Journal
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.183-185
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• 2008

Studies were made to remove the toxic phytohormone, 2,4-D, in suspension cultures of Panax vietnamensis. Cells grown in normal MS medium with 2,4-D were inoculated and grown in the MS medium without hormone. Not a big difference was observed in growth characteristics between media with and without 2,4-D. The 2,4-D in the culture, however, was completely removed. During the culture, the residual 2,4-D was consumed rapidly at the early growth stage. The intra-cellular 2,4-D was consumed first and the 2,4-D in the medium was used afterward.

• Korean Journal of Weed Science
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.36-41
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• 1996

The experiments were conducted to identify the herbicidal effect of 2,4-D{ (2,4-dichlorophenoxy) acetic acid}, 2,4-D ethylester {ethyl 2,4- dichlorophenoxy acetate} and bentazon{3- isopropyl-1H-2,1,3- benzothiazin- 4-(3H)one 2,2-dioxide} on Sagittaria trifolia. Both 2,4-D and 2,4-D ethylester could completely control S. trifolia when applied before 80 days after transplanting of the tubers (DAT), but the weeding effect by bentazone decreased when applied after 60 DAT. 2,4-D and 2,4-D ethylester were effectively translocated from the treated parts to growing point. They killed S. trifolia completely when applied at 80 DAT under 3cm standing water depths, but the controlling effect by bentazone decreased at deeper than 1cm standing water depth. Formation of S. trifolia tuber was effectively suppressed with 2,4-D at 7g ai/10a and 2,4-D ethylester at 6g ai/10a when applied 60 DAT.

• KSBB Journal
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• v.9 no.5
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• pp.469-474
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• 1994

The purpose of the work was to evaluate the feasibility of a biological treatment process for the phenoxy alkanoic herbicide 2,4-D(2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) as a commercial pesticide. The phenoxy herbicide was 2,4-D amine salts which contained 40%(vol/vol) 2,4-D and 60%(vol/vol) solvent. A microbial consortium has been derived by enrichment with 2,4-D. The consortium utilized 2,4-D as the sole source of carbon and energy. Optimal pH on the 2,4-D degradation was 7.0 in this experiment. As concentrations of 2,4-D were increased, the degradation by microbial consontium became inhibited. The amendment with yeast extract and ascorbic acid accelerated the degradation of 2,4-D. High performance liquid chromatography methodology was used to measure 2,4-D and it also resolved 2,4-DCP(2,4-dichlorophenol), the corresponding phenol as intermediate. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was used for preliminary identification of the intermediate 2,4-DCP. UV scans of spent cultures showed that the maximum absorption of 2,4-D at the wavelength of 283 nm was decreased toward the end of incubation, but the consortium displayed no detectable spectral changes or peak shifts in the UV absorbance.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.157-164
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• 2017

Objectives: The purpose of this study is the research of the 2D:4D ratio and its correlation with the Sasang constitution and the MBTI preference types. Methods: A measurement of the 2D:4D ratios of 101 South Korean medical students was performed, the QSCC-II and PSSC-2004 were used to diagnose the Sasang constitution, and MBTI testing was performed to classify the preference types. Results: In the relationship between the Sasang constitution and the 2D:4D ratios, a statistically significant difference is absent in the 2D:4D ratios of the group comprising both sexes in the order of Taeumin, Soyangin, and Soeumin. A statistically significant difference is also lacking in the 2D:4D ratios of the male-only group in the order of Taeumin, Soyangin, and Soeumin. The 2D:4D ratios are higher in the female group only, but again a statistically significant difference is absent. In the 2D:4D ratios according to the MBTI preference type, the 2D:4D ratios of the I, S, F, and P types are higher in the unisex group, but a significant difference is not evident. The 2D:4D ratios of the E, N, F, and P types are higher in the male-only group, but again a significant difference is not evident. In the female-only group, the mean of the 2D:4D ratios of the I, S, F, and P types is higher, but a significant difference is not identifiable. Conclusions: The Sasang constitution and the MBTI preference types did not show statistically significant differences regarding the 2D:4D ratios of the male, female, and unisex groups.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.113-116
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• 1988

The pattern of sensory papillae, chaetotaxy, of the cercaria of Clenorchis sinensis was observed, The chaetotaxy was as follows; 5~6 Ci 1, 4~5 Ci 2, 5, ~6 Ci3 at 1st row, 4 Cii 1, 2 Cii2, 4 Cii3, 5~6 Cii4 at 2nd row, 3~4 Ciii 1, 2~3 Ciii 2 at 3rd row, and 2 Civl, 2~3civ2, 2~3 Civ 3, at 4th row, in cephalic region; 2 AiV, 1 AiD, 2 AiiV, 1 AiiD, 2 Aiiiv, 2 AiiiD, 1 AivV, 1 AivD, 1 PiiD, 1 PiiiD, in ventral(V) and dorsal(D) portions of body. Caudal region revealed 2-2-2-2 formula.

• KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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• v.36 no.2
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• pp.107-111
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• 1991

This study was conducted to define the effect of 2, 4-D foliar application on the plant growth. photosynthesis ability and ethylene gas production of the ginseng plant. Neither abnomal foliar changes occured nor any inhibition in the leaf and stem growth was resulted for the plants treated with 2,4-D concentrated three times of the recommended dosage. The angle of petiole to the stem became wider by 2, 4-D foliar application. The higher concentration treatment of 2,4-D made the petiole angle significantly wider. Foliar application of the herbicide 2,4-D inhibited photosynthesis of the ginseng leaf. The inhibition rate of photosynthesis was significantly increased with the application concentration of 2, 4-D. Inhibition in photosyn-thesis ability by 2,4-D application with doubled concentration was recovered in three days after treatment. When 2,4-D was treated with a concentration tripled the recommended dosage, 12 days were needed to recover the photosynthesis ability of the ginseng leaf. Ethylene gas was not detected from the ginseng plants treated with 2 times concentrated 2, 4-D. However, the ginseng plants produced 0.03-0.04 ppm ethylene gas when the application rate was increased 3 times. The amount of ethylene gas produced by ginseng plant treated with 3 times concentrated 2, 4-D was only 1/20 compared with the amount produced by the soybean plant treated with the recommended dosage of 2, 4-D.