• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.339-344
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• 2016

The genus Sarcocystis is not usually considered as an important enteric pathogen in immune compromised patients. It might be expected that species for which humans are the final host (Sarcocystis hominis and Sarcocystis suihominis as well as possibly others) would be encountered increasingly often in immunodeficient persons. This study aimed to address how to detect and differentiate Sarcocystis oocysts and/or sporocysts from enteric protozoans in the diarrheal samples of immunodeficient patients in Shiraz, Iran. Diarrheal samples of 741 immunodeficient patients with recurrent persistent or chronic diarrhea were examined by microscopy and molecular biological analysis. Oocysts-positive samples were 68 Cryptosporidium spp., 9 Cystoisospora belli (syn. Isospora belli), 2 Cyclospora cayetanensis, and 15 microsporidia (Enterocytozoon bieneusi). Sarcocystis-like sporocysts found from a woman were identified as Sarcocystis cruzi through 18S rDNA amplification and phylogenetic analysis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of S. cruzi from a human.

• 정보처리학회논문지B
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• 제12B권2호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2005

가상 필드는 초등학생들이 수학이나 과학에서 많이 필요로 하는 관찰력과 과학적 탐구 능력을 키워주기 위해 만들어진 시뮬레이션 가상현실 환경이다. 지난 4년간 가상 필드는 한 초등학교의 여러 학년 학생들을 상대로 사용되었는데, 가상 필드에서 탐색을 하던 학생들이 방향감을 잃어버리거나 또 자료 수집에 어려움을 보이는 등 여러 가지 문제점이 발견되었다. 이렇게 발견된 문제들을 해결하고 학생들이 좀 더 원활하게 자료 수집을 쉽게 할 수 있도록 도와주기 위해 처음에는 단순히 종이를 이용하는 형태에서 점진적으로 다양한 멀티미디어 환경을 이용하는 프로그램들을 개발하여 학생들에게 제공하였다. 이 논문에서는 초등학생들이 가상현실을 교육에 사용하면서 발생했던 문제점들을 기술하고 그것을 해결하기 위해 제공된 프로그램들을 설명한다. 또한 이런 프로그램들이 어떻게 사용자들의 행동에 영향을 주었는가에 대해서 설명한다.

• 대한임베디드공학회논문지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.149-155
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• 2022

This paper proposes a method for estimating the road surface condition and tilt angle using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to improve the safety in the use of mobility aids for the elderly. The measurements of the accelerometers of the IMU usually include the accelerations caused by not only the gravitational force but also linear and rotational motions. Thus, the gravitational accelerations are first extracted using several physical constraints and then incorporated into the Kalman filter to estimate the tilt angle. In addition, because the magnitudes of the accelerations produced by the rotational motions (roll and pitch motions) vary with the road surface condition, a criterion based on such accelerations is presented to classify the condition of the road surface. The obtained road surface condition and tilt angle are finally combined to provide the safety information (e.g., safe, warning, and danger) for the user to improve the walking safety. Experiments were carried out and the results showed that the proposed method can provide the condition of the road surface, the tilt of the road surface, and the safety information correctly.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.423-441
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• 2019

This study aims to accurately predict the first ply failure loads of laminated composite hypar shell roofs with different boundary conditions. The geometrically nonlinear finite element method (FEM) is used to analyse different symmetric and anti-symmetric, cross and angle ply shells. The first ply failure loads are obtained through different well-established failure criteria including Puck's criterion along with the serviceability criterion of deflection. The close agreement of the published and present results for different validation problems proves the correctness of the finite element model used in the present study. The effects of edge conditions on first ply failure behavior are discussed critically from practical engineering point of view. Factor of safety values and failure zones are also reported to suggest design and non-destructive monitoring guidelines to practicing engineers. Apart from these, the present study indicates the rank wise relative performances of different shell options. The study establishes that the angle ply laminates in general perform better than the cross ply ones. Among the stacking sequences considered here, three layered symmetric angle ply laminates offer the highest first ply failure load. The probable failure zones on the different shell surfaces, identified in this paper, are the areas where non-destructive health monitoring may be restricted to. The contributions made through this paper are expected to serve as important design aids to engineers engaged in composite hypar shell design and construction.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.72-85
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• 1983

This presentation firstly is discussed the characteristics of estrus, the time of first postpartum estrus, and the relative accurate of various estrus detection aids and secondly discussed the abnormalities of estrus and ovarian function and its control by treatment of exogenous hormones in cattle and pig. Longer estrus cycles as well as the shorter than 18 day cycles showed the lowered conception rates as compared to the normal cycles of 18 to 25 days. Other characteristics of est겨s such as duration of estrus, intensity of estrus and time of estrus are reviewed to affect fertility. The first postpartum ovulation and estrus in cows usually occurs about 20 to 30 days and 40 to 50 days after parturition, respectively. Irregularities in estrus cycle length have been conducted during early postpartum period. In sows, weaning is followed by ovulation and estrus although there is some individual variation. The most common method of estrus detection is direct visual observation on standing estrus behavior, but various aids of estrus detection have been empolyed with varying degree of effectiveness. The results from heat detector devices are about as accurate as twice-daily observation(about 90%). The abnormal estrus can be classified into three types; irregular or continuous estrus, silent estrus and anestrus. Cystic ovarian disease, follicular cysts and luteal cysts, is a serious cause of reproductive failure in cattle and pig. The follicular cysts are much more common than luteal cysts and the incidence of ovarian cysts in dairy cattle is higher than beef cattle and pig. The occurrences of ovarian cysts have been closely associated with levels of milk production, stages of postpartum period, nutritional levels and seasons. The luteal cysts and persistent corpora lutea are responsive to the luteolytic effects of the recently synthetic analogues of PGF2$\alpha$ in cows and sows and recently GnRH or LH-RH has been successfully used as a treatment for cows and sows with ovarian follicular cysts.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.186-190
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• 2003

본과에서는 신장 이식자에서 매우 드물게 발현되는 구강내의 카포시 육종을 경험하였으며 이와 같이 장기 이식 후 면역 억제제를 투여하는 환자에서 구강내 카포시 육종의 발현시에는 전신적으로 이환된 경우가 많으므로 특별한 주의를 요하리라 사료된다.

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.200-208
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 객체 인식 모델을 활용하여 전동 이동 보조기를 이용하는 교통약자를 위한 자동 정보 수집 체계 및 지리정보 구축 알고리즘을 구현하고자 한다. 장애인의 이동 중 만날 수 있는 객체를 인식하면서 좌표정보와 함께 획득하고 사진정보를 저장하여 기존의 장애인용 지리정보 보다 개선된 이동 경로 선택용 지도정보를 제공하고자 한다. 데이터 획득을 위한 수집 프로세스는 HW 계층을 포함하여 총 4가지 계층으로 구성되어 있으며, 영상 정보와 위치정보를 수집하여 서버로 송신하고 이를 인식하고 분류하는 과정을 통해 지리정보 생성에 필요한 데이터를 추출한다. 생성된 알고리즘은 실제 배리어프리존 일대에서 주행 실험을 실시하고 이 과정에서 실제 데이터의 수집과 그에 따른 지리정보 생성 알고리즘의 실행을 통해 실제 유의한 수준의 지리정보가 얼마나 효율적으로 생성되는지를 확인한다. 수집된 지리정보 처리 성능은 세 번의 실험에서 1회차 70.92 EA/s, 2회차 70.69 EA/s 3회차 70.98 EA/s로 평균 70.86 EA/s로 확인되었으며 실제 지리정보에 반영되기까지 약 4초가 소요됨을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 실험 결과로부터 전동 이동 보조기를 이용하는 보행 약자가 현재보다 빠르게 제공되는 새로운 지리정보를 이용해 안전한 주행이 가능한 것으로 확인되었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.241-248
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• 2015

Variation in root canal morphology, especially in maxillary first molar presents a constant challenge for a clinician in their detection and management. This case report describes the successful root canal treatment of a three rooted right maxillary first molar presenting with three canals each in the mesiobuccal and distobuccal roots and one canal in the palatal root. The clinical detection of this morphologic aberration was made using a dental operating microscope, and the canal configuration was established after correlating and computing the clinical, radiographic and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan findings. CBCT images confirmed the configuration of the canals in the mesiobuccal and distobuccal roots to be Al-Qudah and Awawdeh type (3-2) and type (3-2-1), respectively, whereas the palatal root had a Vertucci type I canal pattern. This report reaffirms the importance of careful examination of the floor of the pulp chamber with a dental operating microscope and the use of multiangled preoperative radiographs along with advanced diagnostic aids such as CBCT in identification and successful management of aberrant canal morphologies.

• 대한화상학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.7-13
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• 2021

Purpose: Currently, the most recommended method for burn first aid is the cool running water for 20 minutes (CRW20). If CRW20 is not practicable, cooling dressing products with tea tree oil are used as substitutes. In this study, we analyze the effect of various burn first aids, including CRW20, cooling products, on the treatment period. Methods: This study was conducted on patients who suffered burns and visited Hangangsoo Hospital from March 2019 to March 2020. The study conducted in a retrospective method. The duration of treatment was analyzed by dividing the experimental group. Results: The treatment period was shortened when first aid was given (P<0.001). Cold water, ice, and ice packs resulted in reduced treatment periods (P<0.001, P=0.004). The treatment period was reduced when cooling dressing products were used in all groups (P=0.041). The implementation of first aid has reduced the duration of burn treatment. This means that cooling helps burn treatment. CRW20 did not show statistically meaningful results. This is the result of a failure to fully control the temperature and time of tap water. In addition, the change in temperature of tap water according to season, the use of water is higher than that of animal testing, and the general lack of information on proper burn first aid may have affected. Conclusion: The treatment period was statistically significantly reduced in the group that performed first aid. Among the various first aid methods, cold water and ice reduced the treatment period.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.153-162
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of job stress, self-efficacy and empowerment of 119 Emergency medical technicians in Jeollanam-do. Methods: This study used the data collected from 346 respondents working for first aid in a fire station. To answer research questions, this study employed frequency analysis, reliability test, F (t)-test, ANOVA, Scheffe' post-hoc test, and multiple-regression analysis. Results: In terms of demographic characteristics, marital status and age had significant impact on job stress, but sex and education did not. In terms of job characteristics, first placement, rank, and tenure made significant difference on job stress, whereas certificate, department, and area did not. These results address that general characteristics, self-efficacy and job stress are critical variables on empowerment. Conclusion: From the research findings, it is concluded that fire fighters' job stress can be reduced if professional development programs are given to them, which is likely to provide better public services such as first aids and welfare, as well as to increase job satisfaction.