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Utilization of Microorganisms for Treating Wastewater Polluted with Heavy Metals (중금속 오염 폐수처리에의 미생물 이용 전망)

  • Heo, Jong-Soo;Cho, Ju-Sik
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.386-395
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    • 1994
  • As a basic research on applying the microbial strains which had been isolated and proved to remove heavy metals, such as Pb, Cd, Zn, and Cu in This laboratory to actual wastewater treatment, optimum condition of the treatment system with addition of single or multiple species of pollutants and microorganisms were investigated at small scale. Concentration of the bacterial inoculum was 3000mg/L and 1500mg/L of MLSS for treatment with single and multiple species, respectively. Removal rates of heavy metals were expressed at HRT’s (Hydraulic Retention Time) of 12, 24, and 48 hr. Removal rates of Pb, Cd, Zn, and Cu after 12 days at HRT of 24hr with addition of single and multiple species were 93%, 90%, 80%, and 39%, and 75%, 90%, 74%, and 48%, respectively. Judging from these results, treatment capability of the isolated strains is excellent. Hence, the microorganisms are expected to be applicable to actual wastewater treatment.

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What is the Most Suitable Time Period to Assess the Time Trends in Cancer Incidence Rates to Make Valid Predictions - an Empirical Approach

  • Ramnath, Takiar;Shah, Varsha Premchandbhai;Krishnan, Sathish Kumar
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.16 no.8
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    • pp.3097-3100
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    • 2015
  • Projections of cancer cases are particularly useful in developing countries to plan and prioritize both diagnostic and treatment facilities. In the prediction of cancer cases for the future period say after 5 years or after 10 years, it is imperative to use the knowledge of past time trends in incidence rates as well as in population at risk. In most of the recently published studies the duration for which the time trend was assessed was more than 10 years while in few studies the duration was between 5-7 years. This raises the question as to what is the optimum time period which should be used for assessment of time trends and projections. Thus, the present paper explores the suitability of different time periods to predict the future rates so that the valid projections of cancer burden can be done for India. The cancer incidence data of selected cancer sites of Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai PBCR for the period of 1991-2009 was utilized. The three time periods were selected namely 1991-2005; 1996-2005, 1999-2005 to assess the time trends and projections. For the five selected sites, each for males and females and for each registry, the time trend was assessed and the linear regression equation was obtained to give prediction for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. These predictions were compared with actual incidence data. The time period giving the least error in prediction was adjudged as the best. The result of the current analysis suggested that for projections of cancer cases, the 10 years duration data are most appropriate as compared to 7 year or 15 year incidence data.

A Time Series-based Algorithm for Eliminating Outliers of GPS Probe Data (시계열기반의 GPS 프로브 자료의 이상치 제거 알고리즘 개발)

  • Choi, Kee-Choo;Jang, Jeong-A
    • Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.67-77
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    • 2004
  • A treatment of outlier has been discussed. Outliers disrupt the reliability of information systems and they should be eliminated prior to the information and/or data fusion. A time series-based elimination algorithm were proposed and prediction interval, as a criterion of acceptable value width, was obtained with the model. Ten actual link values were used and the best model was identified as IMA(1,1). Although the actual verification was difficult in a sense that the matching process between the eliminated data and model data was not readily available, the proposed model can be successfully used in practice with some calibration efforts.

Evaluation of Every Other Day - Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Image Guided Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer (전립선암의 영상유도방사선치료 시 격일 콘빔 CT 적용의 유용성 평가)

  • Park, Byoung Suk;Ahn, Jong Ho;Kim, Jong Sik;Song, Ki Won
    • The Journal of Korean Society for Radiation Therapy
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.289-295
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    • 2014
  • Purpose : Cone Beam Computed Tomography(CBCT) in Image Guided Radiation Therapy(IGRT), Set-up error can be reduced but exposure dose of the patient due to CBCT will increase. Through this study, we are to evaluate by making a scenario with the implementation period of CBCT as every other day. Materials and Methods : Of prostate cancer patients, 9 patients who got a Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy(IMRT) with CBCT in IGRT were analyzed. Based on values corrected by analyzing set-up error by using CBCT every day during actual treatment, we created a scenario that conducts CBCT every other day. After applying set-up error values of the day not performing CBCT in the scenario to the treatment planning system(Pinnacle 9.2, Philips, USA) by moving them from the treatment iso-center during actual treatment, we established re-treatment plan under the same conditions as actual treatment. Based on this, the dose distribution of normal organs and Planning Target Volume(PTV) was compared and analyzed. Results : In the scenario that performs CBCT every other day based on set-up error values when conducting CBCT every day, average X-axis : $0.2{\pm}0.73mm$, Y-axis : $0.1{\pm}0.58mm$, Z-axis : $-1.3{\pm}1.17mm$ difference was shown. This was applied to the treatment planning to establish re-treatment plan and dose distribution was evaluated and as a result, Dmean : -0.17 Gy, D99% : -0.71 Gy of PTV difference was shown in comparison with the result obtained when carrying out CBCT every day. As for normal organs, V66 : 1.55% of rectal wall, V66 : -0.76% of bladder difference was shown. Conclusion : In case of a CBCT perform every other day could reduce exposure dose and additional treatment time. And it is thought to be able to consider the application depending on the condition of the patient because the difference in the dose distribution of normal organs, PTV is not large.

A Serious Game Design and Prototype Development for Rehabilitation using KINECT Tools (KINECT를 활용한 재활 치료용 기능성 게임 개발)

  • Chae, Young Soog
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.248-256
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    • 2014
  • This paper designs a serious game for rehabilitation of patients with body pains because they sit down for a long time in the same position, or less physical movement. Activity-based game induces to player improvements in physical exercise with fun elements of the game through entertainment to help the body function and substantially increases the player's commitment during challenging goal. This research is a game design that combines the treatment of color and movement of body to the rhythm of the music. We constructed with XNA Game Studio and KINECT interface with gesture recognition technology. We need to research of evaluation system and test for the actual effect of the treatment and advanced functions of game playes like adding various musics and variety of motion.

A Descriptive Analysis on Health Education in Elementary School after Introduction of 7th Curriculum Modification (7차 교육과정 시행 후 초등 보건교사의 보건교육 실태)

  • Kim Kg Royl;Kim Young Hae;Ju Hyeon Ok
    • Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.41-54
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    • 2005
  • Purpose : This study was undertaken in order to find out the actual condition and barriers of health education in elementary school after introduction of 7th curriculum modification. Method: A questionaire was sent by mail on November 1, 2003, and received a total of 230 till November 30, 2003. Among them, 198 were included in fmal analysis. The collected data was analyzed through frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Results : The results of this study were as follows: Among of the school health task, the most time spending task was emergency treatment and medication. The health education content which now being taught was sex education and prevention of drug abuse in the 6th grade, prevention of obesity in the 5th grade, emergency treatment, safety education in the 4th grade and prevention of disease of teeth in the 3rd grade. The most difficult problem in health education was pointed to no subject, no hour about health education by policy. Conclusion : It was necessary to formalize the health education subject, to ensure of health education hour by policy and to establish of extra health education room to improve health education at elementary school.

A Research on the Emissions According to Test Modes of Diesel Vehicles for Euro-6 (Euro-6 대응 경유 차량의 규제 시험모드에 따른 배출가스 성능 비교 분석)

  • Kang, Minkyung;Kwon, Seokjoo;Seo, Youngho
    • Journal of Institute of Convergence Technology
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.5-8
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    • 2018
  • Emissions of diesel vehicles have been regulated by NEDC mode for a long time. However, the NEDC mode has been known the control of emission reduction is not reflected properly on actual road conditions. For these reasons, diesel vehicle emissions are regulated in both NEDC mode and WLTC mode from 2017 to 2020, from 2020 onwards, the emissions of diesel vehicles will measure in WLTC mode only and will not be able to exceed 1.5 times the regulated value. The purpose of this study is to analyze the development trend of diesel vehicle after-treatment system in order to comply with the future regulations on diesel vehicle. As a result, it is essential to reduce the NOx emissions of diesel vehicles for Euro 6, the NOx emissions of the test vehicle equipped with SCR were 30% to 50% loss than the test vehicle equipped with LNT despite the higher curb weight and engine displacement.

The Review of the Direction of Improvement of Oriental Medicine (한의학의 발전 방향 검토)

  • Shin, Gil Cho
    • The Journal of the Society of Stroke on Korean Medicine
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2017
  • It is difficult to combine oriental and western medicine. Each medicine has a different academic background, perspective on the world, and studying methodology. The claim that two paradigms can not be combined is not obtained from an actual verification, but this means it is so hard to combine two medicines having different backgrounds. The amalgamation of oriental and western medicine should be phased in on the basis of the continuous reciprocal understanding and commitment. First, the strength and weakness of each medicine over the treatment and research are required to be identified. Then, a few complementary areas can be chosen enabling a trial of fusion on a small scale. A cycle of problem solving and a new research can be set by analyzing research results obtained through the implementation over a period of time. In other words, the researchers of oriental and western medicine should repeat a continuous and gradual complementary research process by identifying issues to be improved and complemented through a consensus. Once the methodology obtained through the process of problem solving and proficient implementation is established in a stable condition, a method to widen the fusion area by expanding the operating area and implementation method can be chosen. However, the integral system of oriental medicine shouldn't be substituted by mechanical idea or reductionism. What should be done primarily for oriental medicine is to objectify things through quantification. In particular, the oriental treatment should accept the microscopic diagnosis to determine the structure and observe the biochemical change.

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Dental accidents and malpractice disputes survey (치과의사의 설문을 통해 본 치과의료사고 및 분쟁)

  • Park, Seon Gyu;Kim, Sun-Mi;Shin, Ho Sung
    • The Journal of the Korean dental association
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    • v.53 no.2
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    • pp.103-110
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    • 2015
  • The dental accidents and disputes among Korean dentists have been on the increase with time. The main purpose of this study is to figure out the actual status of the dental accidents and malpractice disputes based on a questionnaire survey. The findings showed that 64.8% of respondents had been experienced the dental accidents, and 52.9% of respondents had been locked into the disputes. Within 5 years from the start of dental practice, the nearly half of the dentists responded the experience of the dental accidents and disputes. The amount of compensation for dental accidents and disputes wereindentalimplant, prosthodontics, and oral surgery treatments in descending order. The highest incident type was wrong process/treatment/procedure problem in clinical process/procedure.

Chronic Traumatic Aortic Aneurysm A Report of One Case (만성 외상성 대동맥류 1례 보고)

  • Jo, Dae-Yun;Yang, Gi-Min
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.461-465
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    • 1985
  • Rupture of the aorta following blunt trauma of the thorax may occur more frequently than has generally been recognized. Actual complete transection of the aorta usually results in immediate death but varying degrees of lesser disruption permit increased chance of survival. Chronic traumatic aneurysms are so designated following a period of 3 months from the traumatic incident. The exact time required for the acute process and hematoma to convert into an aneurysm is unknown. Because a thoracic surgeon encounters so few of these aneurysms, it is difficult for him to arrive at sound dicta of management from his personal experience. It is not surprising that controversy exists concerning the therapeutic approach to the aneurysm which is asymptomatic and is discovered months or years after the causative injury. In the hope of improving the surgical treatment of patients with this condition, we reported one case with chronic traumatic aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta.

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