• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.667-675
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• 2020

Objectives: Exposure to fine dust (PM10) could contribute to the occurrence of cardiovascular disease or respiratory abnormalities. Since garlic is known to possess an anti-oxidative stress effect, the present study was performed to evaluate the effect of garlic intake on fine dust-mediated pulmonary toxicity. Methods: Rats were intratracheally instilled with fine dust at 15 mg/kg body weight (BW)/day for five days following five-day intragastric intubation of garlic at 0.7 or 1.4 g/kgBW/day, or 13.1 mg/kgBW/day S-allyl-cysteine (SAC) as a reference component in garlic. Blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were collected. Results: Deposit of fine dust was visually and histopathologically observed in the lungs. Body weight gain during the instillation period was significantly lowered in all the groups instilled with fine dust. Neutrophil numbers in blood were significantly elevated in the fine dust alone group, but this alteration was diminished in the groups administered with garlic. Levels of serum glutathione were lower in the rats instilled with fine dust alone, and this decrease in the glutathione level seems dose-dependently compensated among the groups administered with garlic. Similar findings were observed in the BALF with statistical significance. Typical pulmonary histopathological observation related with inflammation was demonstrated in the lungs of the rats exposed to fine dust alone, whereas such histopathologic findings were not improved in the groups administered with garlic. Conclusion: The present study suggests that garlic intake could alleviate fine dust-mediated pulmonary or systemic toxicities. Further investigation is necessary to delineate the mechanism of garlic-mediated effects on pulmonary function.

• 방송공학회논문지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.285-292
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• 2023

최근 미세먼지가 건강에 미치는 영향은 큰 화두가 되고 있다. 미세먼지는 코의 점막에 걸러지지 않고 인체 내부까지 침투하여 호흡기에 영향을 미치기 때문에 위험하다. 미세먼지는 산업과 직접적으로 연관되어있기 때문에 미세먼지를 제거하는 것은 사실상 불가능하다. 따라서 미세먼지 농도를 사전에 예측할 수 있다면 사전 조치를 취해 인체에 미치는 영향을 줄일 수 있다. 미세먼지는 하루 600km 이상 이동할 수 있는 특성을 가진다. 이러한 특성으로 인해 미세먼지는 인접 구뿐만 아니라 멀리 떨어져있는 구에도 직접적인 영향을 미친다. 본 논문에서는 풍향, 풍속 데이터와 시계열 예측 모델을 이용하여 서울특별시의 미세먼지 농도를 예측하고, 서울특별시의 미세먼지 농도와 지역별 미세먼지 농도의 상관관계를 확인했다. 또한, 각 지역별 미세먼지 농도와 서울특별시의 미세먼지 농도를 이용하여 예측을 진행했다. 예측 결과에서 가장 낮았던 MAE(평균 절대 오차)는 12.13으로 선행연구에서 제시된 MAE인 14.3 보다 약 15.17% 더 예측성능이 향상된 것을 확인했다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.571-577
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• 2018

자전거 이용자가 안경 및 선글라스를 쓴 상태에서 마스크를 착용 할 때 여러 가지 불편함을 호소한다. 본 논문은 이러한 불편함을 보완하여 자전거 라이더들에게 필요한 일회용 미세먼지 마스크를 개발하는데 그 목적이 있다. 미세먼지 마스크의 특성상 일회성 정전기 발생 섬유와 마스크의 형태적 문제로 연구범위를 제한하고 기존 미세먼지 마스크를 간결한 제작공정으로 디자인한다. 이렇게 개발된 일회용 미세먼지 마스크는 세로방향 접힘으로 입 앞 마스크 내 공간을 충분히 확보하였고 거친 숨에도 입에 닿지 않게 접힘 부위형태가 유지 되게 하여 답답함을 최소화 하였다. 코지지대에 유선형 스폰지를 부착하고 안면 볼 부위를 일반마스크 보다 2.5cm 정도의 확장하여 측면 밀착성을 높였다. 또한 기존에 없던 일회용 미세먼지 스카프 마스크를 제작하여 안면과 목 부위 자외선을 차단하고 밀착성 높은 미세먼지 마스크를 개발하였다.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.917-925
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• 2023

Efforts for developing the domestic horse industry in South Korea are evident through the various national policies. Proper management of stables for ensuring the health of horses is essential to sustain the growing equine industry. This study aimed to measure the fine dust emissions in stables based on the type and quantity of bedding used for horses, for establishing guidelines pertaining to bedding use in stables. The stables accommodated 12 horses. Sawdust, wood shavings, wood pellet, and straw were chosen as treatments. Three different quantities (approximately 3, 6, and 9 cm in height) were applied for each type. Fine dust measurements were carried out at three time points, with each measuring period lasting for approximately three weeks. Measurements included PM2.5 and PM10 fine dust levels. The initial analysis revealed that, sawdust with 9 cm bedding had the highest dust levels; approximately 54.6 ㎍/m³, for PM2.5 and 95.3 ㎍/m³, for PM10. Sawdust bedding at the highest quantity (9 cm) exhibited significantly higher initial fine dust emissions. These findings suggest that bedding materials with smaller particle size, such as sawdust and wood shavings, tend to produce finer dust. Initially, the fine dust emissions decreased in all bedding types and quantities, possibly due to the increased moisture content of bedding owing to horse manure production. However, emissions increased subsequently due to ammonia production.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2020

미세먼지는 전 세계 사망 원인 10대 중 하나이다. 세계 인구의 95% 이상이 그것에 의해 위험에 처해 있다. 본 연구는 적소 이론에서 미디어의 경쟁적 특성을 활용하여 위험 정보를 제공하는 다양한 유형의 미디어 사이의 상호 보완 관계를 정의, 효율적으로 제공하고 관리하기 위해 사용되는 방법을 탐구한다. 12일 동안 348명의 한국 대학생들로 구성된 설문조사는 미세먼지에 대한 소비자 인식, 미디어 이용, 미디어 이용 만족도 등 3가지 요인을 분석했다. 미디어 만족에 대한 응답 값은 적소 폭, 적소중복, 경쟁 우위를 도출하기 위해 방정식으로 대체되었다. 연구결과 미세먼지 예보 및 미세먼지 대응 지침 정보를 제공하기 위해 스마트폰 애플리케이션이 가장 효과적이었고, 스마트폰 애플리케이션이 미세먼지의 심각성과 발생원 등 추가 정보 제공에 제한돼 인터넷과 스마트폰 애플리케이션의 기능 확립이 필요한 것으로 조사됐다. 따라서 스마트폰 애플리케이션을 보완하는 위기전달 시스템을 개발해야 한다.

• 한국가시화정보학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2021

An experiment to visualize fine dust captured by FOG droplet is conducted. Coal dust with 23.56 MMD (Mean Median Diameter) and water with 17.02 MMD is used as fine dust and FOG droplet. Long distance microscope and high-speed camera are used to capture the images of micro-scale particles sprinkled by acrylic duct. After measuring and comparing the size of the coal dust and FOG droplet to MMD, process to seize the coal dust with FOG droplet is recorded in 2 conditions: Fixed and Floated coal dust in the floated FOG droplet flow. In both conditions, a coal dust particle is collided and captured by a FOG droplet particle. A FOG droplet particle attached at the surface of the coal dust particle does not break and remains spherical shape due to surface tension. Combined particles are rotated by momentum of the particle and fallen.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2018년도 추계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.89-90
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• 2018

In recent years, harmful substances and fine dust in the air are caused by respiratory and cardiovascular diseases through various mechanisms when they are introduced into the human body through respiration, thereby exacerbating human health and causing cancer by prolonged exposure do. In order to prevent such fine dust from being introduced into the room and to improve indoor air quality, improvement of air quality has attracted attention. Among indoor air pollutants, fine dust and CO₂ are pollutants that are directly affected by indoor number and activity. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the basic performance of cement matrix using photosynthetic bacteria as a basic study of fine dust and CO₂ adsorption type matrix to suppress indoor air pollution and improve air quality.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.108-117
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• 2022

This study was conducted to examine the influence of different styles of attribution to fine dust on preventive behaviors. In addition, the mediating effect of risk perception on the relationship between attribution styles and preventive behaviors was examined. Survey data was collected from 930 Korean people from a variety of ages and regions, and a hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The results indicated that both external and internal attribution to fine dust had a significant positive effect on preventive behavior. The multiple regression analysis revealed that both knowledge and dread had a significantly positive effect on preventive behaviors. In addition, risk perception (knowledge and dread) partially mediated the relationship between the external attribution to fine dust and preventive behavior. However, internal attribution showed only a direct effect on protection behaviors. The significance and limitations of the study were also discussed.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2021년도 봄 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.249-250
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• 2021

The use of smart equipment such as drones is increasing in construction sites. In particular, there are frequent cases where two or more drones must be used at the same time. This leads to different considerations than when operating a single unit. This study aims to analyze the requirements to be considered in the case of the operation of drones that monitor fine dust and drones that reduce fine dust in order to reduce fine dust generated in construction sites.

• Journal of Korea Artificial Intelligence Association
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2023

This study aims to enhance the accuracy of fine dust predictions by analyzing various factors within the local environment, in addition to atmospheric conditions. In the atmospheric environment, meteorological and air pollution data were utilized, and additional factors contributing to fine dust generation within the region, such as traffic volume and electricity transaction data, were sequentially incorporated for analysis. XGBoost, Random Forest, and ANN (Artificial Neural Network) were employed for the analysis. As variables were added, all algorithms demonstrated improved performance. Particularly noteworthy was the Artificial Neural Network, which, when using atmospheric conditions as a variable, resulted in an MAE of 6.25. Upon the addition of traffic volume, the MAE decreased to 5.49, and further inclusion of power transaction data led to a notable improvement, resulting in an MAE of 4.61. This research provides valuable insights for proactive measures against air pollution by predicting future fine dust levels.