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LARGE-SCALE [OIII] AND [CII] DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE LARGE MAGELLANIC CLOUD WITH FIS-FTS

  • Takahashi, A.;Yasuda, A.;Kaneda, H.;Kawada, M.;Kiriyama, Y.;Mouri, A.;Mori, T.;Okada, Y.;Takahashi, H.
    • Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.219-220
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    • 2012
  • We present the results of far-infrared spectroscopic observations of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) with FIS-FTS. We covered a large area across the LMC, including 30 Doradus (30 Dor) and N44 star-forming regions, by 191 pointings in total. As a result, we detect the [OIII] and [CII] line emission as well as far-infrared dust continuum emission throughout the LMC. We find that the [OIII] emission is widely distributed around 30 Dor. The observed size of the distribution is too large to be explained by massive stars in 30 Dor, which are assumed to be enshrouded by clouds with the constant gas density estimated from the [OIII] line intensities. Therefore the surrounding structure is likely to be highly clumpy. We also find a global correlation between the [OIII] and the far-infrared continuum emission, suggesting that the gas and dust are well mixed in the highly-ionized region where the dust survives in clumpy dense clouds shielded from energetic photons. Furthermore we find that the ratios of [CII]/CO are as high as 110,000 in 30 Dor, and 45,000 even on average, while they are typically 6,000 for star-forming regions in our Galaxy. The unusually high [CII]/CO is also consistent with the picture of clumpy small dense clouds.

Worker Safety in Modular Construction: Investigating Accident Trends, Safety Risk Factors, and Potential Role of Smart Technologies

  • Khan, Muhammad;Mccrary, Evan;Nnaji, Chukwuma;Awolusi, Ibukun
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2022.06a
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    • pp.579-586
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    • 2022
  • Modular building is a fast-growing construction method, mainly due to its ability to drastically reduce the amount of time it takes to construct a building and produce higher-quality buildings at a more consistent rate. However, while modular construction is relatively safer than traditional construction methods, workers are still exposed to hazards that lead to injuries and fatalities, and these hazards could be controlled using emerging smart technologies. Currently, limited information is available at the intersection of modular construction, safety risk, and smart safety technologies. This paper aims to investigate what aspects of modular construction are most dangerous for its workers, highlight specific risks in its processes, and propose ways to utilize smart technologies to mitigate these safety risks. Findings from the archival analysis of accident reports in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Fatality and Catastrophe Investigation Summaries indicate that 114 significant injuries were reported between 2002 and 2021, of which 67 were fatalities. About 72% of fatalities occurred during the installation phase, while 57% were caused by crushing and 85% of crash-related incidents were caused by jack failure/slippage. IoT-enabled wearable sensing devices, computer vision, smart safety harness, and Augment and Virtual Reality were identified as potential solutions for mitigating identified safety risks. The present study contributes to knowledge by identifying important safety trends, critical safety risk factors and proposing practical emerging methods for controlling these risks.

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Effects of Nutrition Therapy and Drug Treatment on the Blood Lipid Levels in Patients with Hyperlipidemia according to Genetic Polymorphism of Apo CII (Apo CIII 유전자 다형성에 따라 영양치료 및 약물 병용치료가 고지혈증 환자의 혈중 지질 농도에 미치는 영향)

  • 조여원;임정은;김수정;김영설
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.33 no.8
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    • pp.813-823
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    • 2000
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the nutrition therapy and drug(simvastatin) treatment on the levels of blood lipids for the hyperlipidemic patients according to genetic polymorphism of apo CIII. Subjects of the study consisted of 43(male: 9, female: 34 )hyperlipidemic patients registered to Kyung Hee Medical Center, Intakes of nutrients for the subjects were determined by 24-hr recall method through a personal interviews. The subjects were instructed to take the hypolipidemic and hypocholesterolemic diets. Compliance was monitored through food records, personal interview, and body-weight measurements. The patients changed their basal diet containing 40. 1g fat(182.7mg cholesterol./day) to a diet containing 30.7g fat(139.2mg cholesterol/day) after 12 weeks of nutrition therapy. The distribution of genotypes for apo CIII by Msp I was 32.5% of TT, 50.0% of TC, and 17.5% of CC. aT the beginning of the study, the level of blood triglyceride was the highest for patients with TT and TC. Following the nutrition therapy, patients with CC exhibited the largest drop of blood triglyceride. Following simvastatin treatment with nutrition therapy, blood LDL-cholesterol decreased in most of the patiens with TT. Meanwhile the distribution of genotypes for apo CII by the Fok I was 10.0% of TT, 47.5% of TC, and 42.5% of CC. The level of blood triglyceride was the highest for patients with CC. Following the nutrition therapy, patients with TC exhibited a significant drop for the blood triglyceride. Following simvastatin treatment with nutrition therapy the level of blood LDL-cholesterol decreased in most of the patients with CC. We concluded that dietary habits and food have been changed by nutrition therapy. And blood lipid levels have been decreased by the restriction of intakes of energy, fat and cholesterol. There was variation in the levels of blood lipids according to apo CII polymorphisms. The level of blood lipids responded to nutrition therapy and drug treatment in different was according to genetic polymorphisms. Accordingly, the choice of individualized therapy based on the patient\\`s genetic polymorphism is very important for effective therapy(Korean J Nutrition 33(8) : 813-823, 2000)

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Comparision of Myocardial Injury in Cardiac Valvular and Coronary Surgery (심장판막 및 관상동맥 수술시 심근 손상에 대한 비교)

  • 원경준
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.27 no.9
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    • pp.738-745
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    • 1994
  • In order to evaluate the myocardial injury in cardiac valvular and coronary surgery, variables of creatine kinase[CK], myocardial band of CK[CK-MB], lactate dehydrogenase[LDH], aspartate aminotrasferase[AST] were measured in the preoperative[Preop], the operation day[POD0], and the first[POD1], third[POD3], fifth[POD5], seventh[POD7], ninth[POD9] day after operation in 29 patients. The subjects were divided into two groups according to the diseases: group V [valvular disease, n=16] and group C[coronary artery disease, n=13]. Each group was subdivided into two subgroups according to the duration of aortic crossclamping time[ACT]; group VI[ACT 120min, n=7] and group VII[ACT>120min, n=9]; group CI[ACT 120min, n=6] and group CII[ACT>120min, n=7]. The results were as followed 1. The values of CK between group V and group C had no significant difference. The values of CK in group CII were significantly greater than those in group CI and the values of CK in group VII were significantly greater than those in group VI. 2. Percentages of CK-MB between groups had no significant difference. 3. The serum levels of LDH in group V were significantly greater than those in group C. The serum levels of LDH in group VII were significantly greater than those in group VI. 4. The serum levels of AST in group VII were significantly greater than that in group VI. We were concluded that myocardial injury was more related with the duration of aortic cross clamping time rather than the type of diseases.

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Material Management Using Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) in the Construction Industry

  • Kim Changwan;Huh Youngki;Kwon Soonwook
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.5 no.1 s.17
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    • pp.107-113
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    • 2004
  • The advent of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has created new opportunities for improving the material management function in the construction industry and is starting to provide major improvements in the efficiency of the material management process. The objective of the research reported herein was to introduce the benefits of RFID technology on material management in the construction industry. RFID technology is discussed and various aspects of this technology are investigated. Potential RFID applications on material management proposed by Construction Industry Institute (CII) Breakthrough Strategy Committee (BTSC) and Fully Integrated and Automated Technology (FIATECH) are spelled out Finally, business analysis of RFID to estimate its impact is provided. It is concluded that there is a significant potential for improvement of material management function in the construction industry through the use of RFID.

Effects of Atractylodis Rhizoma Alba extract on collagen-induced arthritis in mice (백출(白朮)의 콜라겐 유도 관절염 마우스에서의 관절염 개선 효과 연구)

  • Kim, Song-Hee;Park, Yong-Ki
    • The Korea Journal of Herbology
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : The present study was undertaken to evaluate whether Atractylodis Rhizoma Alba ethanol (ARA-E) extract, which is the pericarp of $Atractylodes$ $japonica$ Koidz. has an effect on collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) in mice. Methods : Male DBA/1J mice were induced by intradermal injection of bovine collagen-II in Freund's incomplete adjuvant (IFA). The CIA mice in the onset of arthritis were treated daily with oral administration of ARA-E extract at dose of 50 mg/kg/bw for 28 days. Arthritis index, histopathological changes and the levels of anti-type II collagen (CII) IgG and inflammatory cytokine, TNF-${\alpha}$ in sera of mice were measured to evaluate the antiarthritic effect of ARA-E. Results : ARA-E extract significantly decreased the arthritic scores and inhibited pathological changes of knee joint tissues in CIA mice. ARA-E extract also significantly decreased the serum levels of anti-CII IgG and TNF-${\alpha}$ in CIA mice. These results indicate that ARA-E extract may effectively prevent arthritic damages in CIA mice, at least partially, by inhibiting the production of autoantibodies and inflammatory cytokine. Conclusions : This studies suggest that ARA-E has a therapeutic potential in inflammatory joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

A Study on the Need of Unified Cyber Crisis Management System:Around Comparison about Policies and Systems of USA and Korea (통합적 사이버 위기관리 체계의 필요성에 관한 연구 : 미국과 한국의 제도 및 정책 비교를 중심으로)

  • Kim, Min-Sik;Park, Sang-Don;Kwon, Hun-Yeong;Kim, Il-Hwan;Lim, Jong-In
    • Convergence Security Journal
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.29-37
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    • 2009
  • According to Homeland Security Act of 2002, DHS in USA is comprehensively responsible for execution of protection methods on the public and private sectors against cyber attack for USA cyber crisis management. There are different laws and organizations according to the sector that is the public, the private, CII(Critical Information Infrastructure, or Non-CII in Korea. In this paper, we show the unified cyber crisis management of USA makes korea realize the importance to integration and systematization for the national cyber crisis management system.

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Effects of Far Infrared on Nitric Oxide level at a rat model of Autoimmune Arthritis Induced (원적외선이 자가면역성 관절염 흰쥐모델의 산화질소정량에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim Jae Yoon;Park Kyu Hyun;Park Young Han;Kim Jin-Sang;Park Rae Joon
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.65-73
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    • 2002
  • OBJECTIVE: This study was Far infrared(FIR) irradiating to a rat collagen-induced autoimmune arthritis and observed nitric oxide level of spine. METHODS: Type II collagen(CII) in adjuvant was injected into rats on day 0. The results showed that rats injected with CII plus adjuvant had signs of autoimmune arthritis on day 14. Thereafter, Far infrared(FIR) irradiation was begun on day 15. The rats were irradiated FIR twice per day for 20 min each time. RESULTS: Seven days later(Day 22), the level of NO at FIR irradiated group(FRG; Arth+FIR) was decreased more than FIR-non irradiated group(FNRG; Arth). Twenty-one days later(Day 36), the level of NO at FRG was more closed to the control group's NO level than the FNRG. CONCLUSION: These results indicated that Far infrared irradiating appears to reduce the nitric oxide level at a rat model of autoimmune arthritis induced.

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