• The Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.105-111
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• 2018

Purpose Quality control of instrument takes up a large part in the Radioimmunoassays. The gamma-ray instrument, which is one of the important instruments in the laboratory, observes the condition and performance of instrument and performs quality control of the instrument by measuring the Normalization, Calibration, Background and etc. However, there are some automation instruments which can't measure the counting efficiency of gamma-ray meters, resulting in insufficient management in terms of performance evaluation of gamma-ray meters. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to manage the quality control continuously and regularly by suggesting how to measure the counting efficiency of gamma-ray instruments. Materials and Methods In case of a comparative measurement method to a gamma-ray instrument dedicated to nuclear medical examination, the CPM and counting efficiency can be obtained after the measurement of normalization by inserting the I-125 $200{\mu}L$(CPM 50,000~500,000) into the test tube. With this CPM and counting efficiency values, it's possible to calculate the measurement of the DPM value and count the CPM from the automation instrument from the same source, and enter the DPM to calculate the counting efficiency using a comparative measurement method. Another method is to calculate the counting efficiency by estimating the half life using the radiation source information of the tracer in B test reagents of company A. Results According to the calculation formula using the DPM obtained by counting the normalization of gamma-ray meters, the detection efficiency was 75.16% for Detector 1, 76.88% for Detector 2, 77.13% for Detector 3, 75.36% for Detector 4 and 73.2% for Detector 5 respectively. Using another calculation formula estimated from the shelf life, the data of the detection efficiency from Detector 1 to Detector 5 were 74.9%, 75.1%, 76.5%, 74.9% and 73.2% respectively. Conclusion Although the accuracy of counting efficiencies of both methods are insufficient, this is considered to be useful for ongoing management of quality control if counting efficiency is managed after setting the acceptable ranges. For example, if the measurement efficiency is set to 70% or higher, the allowed %difference between measurements is within 3% and the %difference with the detector wall is set within 5%.

• Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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• v.47 no.1
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• pp.64-77
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• 2021

Objective: Biological monitoring of trace elements in human blood samples has become an important indicator of the health environment. The purpose of this study was to detect and evaluate multiple metal items in blood samples based on ICP-MS, to perform comparative evaluation with the existing analysis method, and to develop and verify a new method. Methods: 100 μL of whole blood from 80 healthy subjects was used to analyze ten metals (Sb, tAs, Cd, Pb, Mn, Hg, Mo, Ni, Se, Tl) using ICP-MS. Verification of the analysis method included calculation of linearity, accuracy, precision and detection limits. In addition, a comparative test with the conventional graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy (GF-AAS) method was performed. In the case of Pb, Cd, and Hg in whole blood, cross-analysis between Pb, Cd, and Hg analysis methods was performed to confirm the difference between the existing method and the new method (ICP-MS). Results: The coefficient of determination (R2) was 0.999 or higher in seven items and 0.995 or higher in three items. The Pb result showed that Pearson's correlation coefficient was very high at 0.983, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.966. The Cd result showed that Pearson's correlation coefficient was 0.917 between the existing method and the new analysis concentration value. Its intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.960, and there was no significant difference between the two groups. Hg had a low correlation at 0.687, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.761, which was lower than that of Pb and Cd. The intra-day and inter-day accuracy of Pd and Cd were satisfactory, but Hg did not meet the criteria for both accuracy and precision when compared with the conventional analysis method. Conclusion: This study can be meaningful in that it proposes a more efficient and feasible analysis method by verifying a blood heavy metal concentration experiment using multiple simultaneous analyses. All samples were processed and analyzed using the new ICP-MS. It was confirmed that the agreement between the two methods was very high, with the agreement between the current and new methods being 0.769 to 0.998. This study proposes an efficient simultaneous methodology capable of analyzing multiple elements with small samples. In the future, studies of various applications and the reliability of ICP-MS analysis methods are required, and research on the verification of accurate, precise, and continuous analysis methods is required.

• Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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• v.34 no.1
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• pp.79-88
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• 2021

This research was conducted to investigate the genetic diversity and select useful accession with agronomic characteristics of garlic (Allium sativum L.). germplasms at Garlic Research Institute in Chungbuk Agricultural Research and Extension Service. Morphological diversity and relationships among 160 germplasms collected from 26 countries were assessed by methods of clustering and principal component analysis. Among 11 types of leaves and bulbs characteristics, emergence days of leaf showed the highest variation with coefficient of variation of 84.8%, and the bulb weight and the number of scales showed higher variability with 24.3%. Correlation analysis based on 11 quantitative traits showed that bulb weight and bulb length have very high positive correlation with bulb quantity. Plant height, leaf length, and number of leaves showed positive correlation with bulb weight as collections with better performance in growth produced large bulb with higher quality. The cluster analysis based on 5 principal components generated 6 clusters with an average distance of 1.6 among clusters. Domestic genetic resources were the largest with 36 species (22.5%) in group II.

• Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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• v.49 no.2
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• pp.69-77
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• 2022

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) play an important role in innate immunity against pathogenic infections. AMPs exterminate pathogenic bacteria by disrupting cell membranes or inhibiting intracellular molecules. NK-2, first identified in pigs and derived from NK-lysin, has antimicrobial effects against bacteria and parasites. In this study, chimeric peptides (cpNK) of chicken and pig NK-2 and cpNK-derived peptides (cpNK-a1 and cpNK-a2) were synthesized, and their antimicrobial effects against various pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were investigated. The structure of chimeric peptides from chicken and pig NK-2, cpNK, include α-helix like NK-2 and peptide net charge was +9 like porcine NK-2. The cpNK peptide showed powerful bactericidal effects against most bacterial species, including MRSA, especially against gram-negative bacteria. Furthermore, cpNK-derived short peptides, cpNK-a1 and a2 also showed bactericidal activity, but the effects were weaker than those of cpNK. Therefore, we conclude that cpNK- and cpNK-derived short peptides have the potential to be used as antibiotic alternatives.

• Journal of Naturopathy
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.77-85
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• 2021

Background: It is necessary to verify the resilience of the newly improved Kneipp psychotherapy. Purpose: This study assesses whether Kneipp Lebensordnung psychotherapy; KnLP program improves resilience. Methods: The KnLP program, including salutogenesis, logotherapy, meditation, and resilience training, is reorganized in consideration of Korean culture and sentiments. It was conducted 4 times for 25 adults (once a week, 3 hours a time), and data, KRQ-53 (Korean Resilience Quotient-53) measured intervention, before, and after was compared and analyzed. Results: The data for 9 adults were selected to draw reliable analysis, and it concluded that participants' KRQ-53 mean score increased by 14.66 from 191.56 to 206.22 during and after the program. The score increase by factor in resilience training is 5.89 points for self-regulation skills, 4.89 points for in interpersonal skills, and 3.89 points for positive capacity. Conclusions: KnL program improves participants' resilience skill (p<.05), and especially in self-regulation skill. Subsequent studies with more participants are required to achieve statistically significant and generalized results in the future.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.283-309
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• 2021

Achieving profound anesthesia in mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis is a tedious task. This review aimed at evaluating the success of buccal/lingual infiltrations administered with a primary inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injection or as a supplemental injection after the failure of the primary injection in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients with irreversible pulpitis in human mandibular molars. The review question was "What will be the success of primary and supplemental infiltration injection in the endodontic treatment of patients with irreversible pulpitis in human mandibular molars?" We searched electronic databases, including Pubmed, Scopus, and Ebsco host and we did a comprehensive manual search. The review protocol was framed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) checklist. We included clinical studies that evaluated and compared the anesthetic outcomes of primary IANB with primary and/or supplementary infiltration injections. Standard evaluation of the included studies was performed and suitable data and inferences were assessed. Twenty-six studies were included, of which 13 were selected for the meta-analysis. In the forest plot representation of the studies evaluating infiltrations, the combined risk ratio (RR) was 1.88 (95% CI: 1.49, 2.37), in favor of the secondary infiltrations with a statistical heterogeneity of 77%. The forest plot analysis for studies comparing primary IANB + infiltration versus primary IANB alone showed a low heterogeneity (0%). The included studies had similar RRs and the combined RR was 1.84 (95% CI: 1.44, 2.34). These findings suggest that supplemental infiltrations given along with a primary IANB provide a better success rate. L'Abbe plots were generated to measure the statistical heterogeneity among the studies. Trial sequential analysis suggested that the number of patients included in the analysis was adequate. Based on the qualitative and quantitative analyses, we concluded that the infiltration technique, either as a primary injection or as a supplementary injection, given after the failure of primary IANB, increases the overall anesthetic efficacy.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.54 no.6
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• pp.890-895
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• 2021

This study investigated the quality characteristics and antioxidant activity of bread containing Codium fragile powder (CFP; 1, 3, 5%). As the CFP content increased, the fermentation expansion (%) of the dough significantly decreased (P<0.05). No significant difference (P>0.05) was observed in the moisture content (%) of bread as the CFP content increased, but the pH and weight significantly increased (P<0.05). The bread volume, specific volume, and baking loss significantly decreased (P<0.05) as the CFP content increased. The L, a and b Hunter colors on the bread crust showed a tendency to decrease (P<0.05) as the CFP content increased. Compared with the control, the bread crumb darkened and presented a green color as the CFP content increased. Compared with the control (DPPH, 4.10%, ABTS, 2.17%), the free radical scavenging activities of DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS [2,2'-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid] as antioxidant indices gradually increased (P>0.05) with the CFP content increased (DPPH, 9.77-18.63%, ABTS, 4.30-11.40%). Collectively, these results can make a compelling case for the functional development of CPP-containing bread due to its antioxidant properties. Furthermore, this study intends to contribute to the development of various processed seaweed foods by expanding the availability of CFP, which is easy to use and store for a long time.

• Journal of Mushroom
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.69-77
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• 2022

Eco-friendly materials, such as alternative vegan materials using various fungal resources, are being actively researched to reduce environmental pollution and facilitate a healthy lifestyle. The fungal mycelium-based mushroom mycelium mat is one such emerging material. In this study, the commonly used mushroom mycelium culture method was modified to reduce the time required to produce the mycelium mat, lower the possibility of contamination, and improve the properties and quality of the mat. Shortening the period required for the previously used primary bag culture and secondary mat production culture. A culture method in which the bag culture was omitted was attempted using a mycelium mutated by gamma irradiation to the mycelium of Trametes orientalis. In addition, various nutrients were added to the fungal solution to observe the change in physical properties of the fungal mat. High-quality mycelium mats were produced in the experimental group containing 1.5% CaCO₃ in sawdust medium, and the period was also reduced by more than 10 days compared to the existing production method. In the future, for mass producing mycelium mats, additional selection of medium components and optimization of culture conditions are essential.

• 전기의세계
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.33-54
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• 1978

(차례) 1.산학협동심포지업 (1)우리나라에서의 연구개발과 산학협동 (2)산학협동과 산업계의 역할 (3)산학협동의 현황과 진로 2.학술회의A (1)전력게통의 계층구조와 협조원리에 관한 연구 (2)2중층괴상회전자 유도전동기의 이론해석 (3)초고주파가열장치에 사용하는 철공진변압기의 해석적 설계 (4)한국전기기시험연구소 대전력단락 시험설비설계 (5)직류전동기제어를 위한 Thyristor Chopper정류회로에 관한 연구 (6)선로의 개폐정보를 포함하는 전력계통의 상태추정 (7)단일신경세포에 대한 ITEM 신호 특성 3.학술회의B (1)MMM-1 Computer System의 설계 및 제작 (2)Adaptive Delta Modulation System의 성능비교 연구 (3)6GHZ FMD마이크로파 무선전송장치의 개발 (4)적선도에 의한 회로망함수의 결정 (5)동맥혈압의 해석과 그의 전기적 유사모델 (6)피부감각의 정보전달 특성에 관하여 (7)선형직접회로의 공정설계 및 그 특성 조성 (8)DH L.D의 전기적포화현상에 관한 이론적 해석 (9)Potocoupler를 이용한 Isolator 4.학술회의C (1)Al-Al$_{2}$O$_{3}$ -Al박막구조의 전기적 특성 (2)이종금속에 샌드위치된 고분자물질의 단락전조 (3)유전체가 일부체워진 직 6면체의 캐비티의 다중모오드 해석 (4)반도체 가스 검지소자의 제조 및 그의 전기적 특성 (5)실리콘 산화공정에 대한 실험적 고찰 (6)진공증착법에 의한 InSb 박막제도에서 열처리효과 (7)(Ba$_{1}$-xBix) Tio$_{3}$ PTC thermistor의 첨가량의 최적건안 (8)금속박막증착시 두께조절 5.특별강연회 (1)일본에 있어서의 절력계통공학연구 (2)Linear Motor의 최근개발동향량도 높았다. valine과 leucine 및 aspartic acid, glycine과 glutamic acid, leucine과 aspartic acid 간에는 고도의 정상관, glycine과 serine, valine과 phenylalanine, threonine과 proline, phenylalanine과 arginine, methionine과 glutamic acid, histidine과 lysine 간에는 유의 정상관, 그리고 isoleucine과 lysine 간에는 유의한 부상관이 있었다. 4. lysine 함량은 단백질 함량과 정산곤, isoleucine 함량은 단빅질 함량과 부상관을 보였으며, alanine, valine, leucine 함량은 지방함량과 각각 유의한 정산관을 보였다. 5. 대두 단백질은 7.5% acrylamide gel 전기영동에 의해 품종에 따라 12～16개의 구성분으로 분리되었으며, 이들중 주구성분들은 상대이동도가 0.06(a), 0.14(b). 0.24(d) 이었고, 구성분 b의 함량이 품종간에 가장 변이가 컸으며, 구성분 b는 그밖의 주요 구성분들의 함량과 부의 상관이 있었고, 구성분 a는 단백질 함량과 정상관이 있었다. 6. 종실단백질 구성분들의 조합 특성 면에서 공시 86품종은 11개 유형군으로 분류되었으며, 우리나라와 일본품종은 미국품종에 비해 단백질구성분 조성이 훨씬 다양하였다. 7. 이동도가 매우 빠른 단백질 구성분 o(Rm 0.77) p(Rm 0.81)를 모두 갖고 있는 품종은 3품종, 모두 갖고 있지 않은 품종은 1품종이었고, 나머지 82품종은 o나 p중 한 구성분을 갖고 있었으며 그 분포율은 30 : 65 이었는데 미국계 품종은 우리나라 품종에 비해 구성분 o를 간고 있는 비율이 현저히 적었다. 8. 대두 종실은 개화후 22일까지 완만히, 그 이후 20～30일간 급속히

• Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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• 2020.08a
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• pp.41-41
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• 2020

가지(Solanum melongena L..)는 가지과 식물로 인도 동부가 원산지로 추정이 되며 우리나라를 포함해서 전세계적으로 널리 이용되고 있다. 가지는 다른 과채에 비해 비타민 함량은 낮으나 무기질과 폴리페놀, 식이섬유가 풍부하고 항균, 항암, 항산화활성을 가지는 것으로 보고되어 있다. 본 연구에서는 국내외에서 수집된 가지 유전자원의 형태적 특성을 조사하여 품종 육성을 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 본 연구에 사용된 가지 자원은 필리핀 78자원, 영국 78자원, 중국 45자원, 한국 12자원 등 16개 국가에서 수집된 459자원을 대상으로 하였다. 가지 유전자원의 생육 특성은 반직립형 437자원으로 가장 많았으며 직립형 15자원, 수평형 7자원으로 조사되었다. 하배축의 안토시아닌은 301자원이 있는 것으로 조사되었고 줄기 안토시아닌 축적은 258자원에서 조사되었다. 가시의 여부는 줄기에 31자원, 잎에 30자원이 조사되었으며 IT189682는 특이적으로 줄기에서만 가시가 조사되었다. 화색의 경우 흰색 31자원, 자주 207자원, 연자주 217자원, 흰자주 4자원으로 조사되었으며 꽃의 크기는 중간이 340자원으로 대부분을 차지했으며 큰 꽃 28자원, 작은 꽃 1자원(IT136568)으로 조사되었다. 과실의 형태는 원형 77자원, 타원형 27자원, 난형 31자원, 서양배형 57자원 곤봉형 88자원, 원통형 84자원, 긴원통형 95자원으로 다양하게 조사되었으며 과실 성숙색은 녹색 94자원, 흰색 16자원, 녹자주 67자원, 백자주 21자원, 자주 240자원, 주황 8자원, 노랑 13자원으로 조사되었다. 과실의 길이는 1.4(IT283605) ~ 40.5cm(K003875)로 평균 17.4cm였으며 두께는 0.7(IT283605) ~ 13.7cm(K162043)으로 평균 5.6cm 조사되었다. 본 실험에서 조사된 가지유전자원의 형태적 특성은 가지 선발에 있어 기초 정보로 활용 가능할 것이며 추가적으로 농업형질, 기능성 물질 분석등의 가지 육종 프로그램을 위한 다양한 평가 및 선발이 필요할 것이다.