• 음성과학
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.59-72
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of rhythm therapy program on MPT(Maximum Phonation Time) and acoustic parameters in patients with Parkinson's disease. The therapy program utilized 5 Korean traditional rhythms: jinngyang, jungmori, jungjungmori, jajinmori, and semachi. The therapy consisted of counseling regarding vocal hygiene and actual therapy procedures. Six subjects with Parkinson's disease participated in the study; 3 subjects in experimental group and the other 3 subjects in control group. The pre- and post- acoustic analyses were performed in both groups. The results of this study were as follows; 1) MPT was significantly increased in the experimental group, 2) mono-pitch was significantly improved in the experimental group, 3) mono-loudness was significantly improved in the experimental group, and finally, HNR was significantly increased in the experimental group compared to the control group.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.200-205
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• 2022

This paper presents an improved maximum power point tracking method that can fast track the global maximum power point (GMPP) for a photovoltaic system under partial shading conditions. The proposed method combines the advantages of the maximum power trapezium (MPT) method and the search-skip-judge method to minimize the tracking voltage intervals. Thus, the proposed method can quickly track the GMPP by skipping unnecessary tracking voltage intervals. The superiority of the proposed method is verified through simulation results in the MATLAB/Simulink and experimental real-time operation results with the hardware-in-the-loop simulation. The simulation and experimental results demonstrated that the proposed method has a faster tracking time than the MPT method under various partial shading conditions.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.88-93
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• 2003

성악훈련을 받고있는 여학생들은 호흡훈련과 호흡훈련 보조기구를 이용하여 훈련을 하면서 발성연습을 하면 최대호기압과 최대흡기압이 증가하여 호흡근육의 근력이 증가하였다는 것을 알 수 있었으나 호흡기능에는 변화가 없어 호흡훈련에 의해 폐기능이 증진되지는 않는다는 결론을 얻게 되었다. 최대발성지속시간 역시 크게 증가하여 성악을 공부하는 학생들이 이 방법대로 훈련을 하는 것이 효과적이지 않을까 추정된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.253-261
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• 2012

Objective : This study was performed to determine the anatomical landmarks and optimal dissection points of the facial nerve (FN) and the hypoglossal nerve (HGN) in the submandibular region to provide guidance for hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis (HFNA). Methods : Twenty-nine specimens were obtained from 15 formalin-fixed adult cadavers. Distances were measured based on the mastoid process tip (MPT), common carotid artery bifurcation (CCAB), and the digastric muscle posterior belly (DMPB). Results : The shortest distance from the MPT to the stylomastoid foramen was $14.1{\pm}2.9$ mm. The distance from the MPT to the FN origin was $8.6{\pm}2.8$ mm anteriorly and $5.9{\pm}2.8$ mm superiorly. The distance from the CCAB to the crossing point of the HGN and the internal carotid artery was $18.5{\pm}6.7$ mm, and that to the crossing point of the HGN and the external carotid artery was $15.1{\pm}5.7$ mm. The distance from the CCAB to the HGN bifurcation was $26.6{\pm}7.5$ mm. The distance from the digastric groove to the HGN, which was found under the DMPB, was about $35.8{\pm}5.7$ mm. The distance from the digastric groove to the HGN, which was found under the DMPB, corresponded to about 65.5% of the whole length of the DMPB. Conclusion : This study provides useful information regarding the morphometric anatomy of the submandibular region, and the presented morphological data on the nerves and surrounding structures will aid in understanding the anatomical structures more accurately to prevent complications of HFNA.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.303-310
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• 2014

본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 고유수용성신경근촉진법(PNF)를 이용한 중재프로그램이 조음기관의 기능에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 이를 위해 뇌졸중 환자 중에 PNF을 이용한 프로그램을 실시한 실험군 4명, 조음기관 훈련프로그램을 실시한 대조군 4명, 어떠한 중재도 하지 않은 통제군 4명을 대상으로 주 3회 30분~50분씩 총 24회기 동안 실시하였다. 각 집단별로 사전, 사후 최대발성시간(MPT), 교대운동속도(AMR), 연속운동속도(SMR)을 평가하여 비교하였다. 결과를 살펴보면, 실험군은 모든 항목에서 유의한 차이가 있었고, 대조군은 AMR의 /터/, /아/, /러/에서 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았으며. 통제군은 모든 항목에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 따라서 PNF를 이용한 프로그램이 뇌졸중 환자의 조음기관의 기능을 향상시키는데 가장 효과적이며, 특히 혀의 기능을 증진시키는데 효과적이라고 할 수 있다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.164-170
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• 2015

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets bonded to zirconia surfaces using three different zirconia primers and one silane primer, and subjected to thermocycling. Methods: We designed 10 experimental groups following the surface treatment and thermocycling. The surface was treated with one of the following method: no-primer (NP), Porcelain Conditioner (PC), Z-PRIME Plus (ZP), Monobond Plus (MP) and Zirconia Liner Premium (ZL) (n=20). Then each group was subdivided to non-thermocycled and thermocycled groups (NPT, PC, ZPT, MPT, ZLT) (n=10). Orthodontic brackets were bonded to the specimens using $Transbond^{TM}$ XT Paste and light cured for 15 s at $1,100mW/cm^2$. The SBS was measured at a 1 mm/min crosshead speed. The failure mode was assessed by examination with a stereomicroscope and the amount of bonding resin remaining on the zirconia surface was scored using the modified adhesive remnant index (ARI). Results: The SBS of all experimental groups decreased after thermocycling. Before thermocycling, the SBS was ZL, $ZP{\geq}MP{\geq}PC>NP$ but after thermocycling, the SBS was $ZLT{\geq}MPT{\geq}ZPT>PCT=NPT$ (p > 0.05). For the ARI score, both of the groups lacking primer (NP and NPT) displayed adhesive failure modes, but the groups with zirconia primers (ZP, ZPT, MP, MPT, ZL, and ZLT) were associated with mixed failure modes. Conclusions: Surface treatment with a zirconia primer increases the SBS relative to no-primer or silane primer application between orthodontic brackets and zirconia prostheses.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.112-117
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• 2013

Background and Objectives : This study aimed to determine the clinical effect of $Artecoll^{(R)}$ injection laryngoplasty for patients with vocal atrophy and mild sulcus vocalis. Materials and Method : Forty-one patients with vocal atrophy and/or mild sulcus vocalis received transcutaneous $Artecoll^{(R)}$ injection into the vocal folds under local anesthesia. Subjective evaluations including voice handicap index (VHI) and perceptual grading with Grade, Roughness, Breathiness, Asthenia, Strain (GRBAS) scales and objective evaluations including jitter, shimmer, noise-to-harmonic ratio (NHR), speaking fundamental frequency (SFF) and maximum phonation time (MPT) were evaluated before and 3 months after the injection. Results : VHI and Grade, Breathiness and Strain scales in GRBAS showed significant improvement 3 months after injection. SFF and MPT also significantly improved after the injection ; MPT increased and SFF in male patients decreased. Conclusion : Injection laryngoplasty with $Artecoll^{(R)}$ is an effective method for correcting the glottal insufficiency and improving voice quality in patients with vocal atrophy and/or mild sulcus.

• 대한미생물학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2000

Bacteroides fragilis and Escherichia coli, normal colonic inhabitants, are the most frequently isolated bacteria in infected tissues, particularly in intraabdominal abscesses. This study was designed to determine whether enteric bacteria may alter the B. fragilis-induced expression of pro inflammatory cytokines in mouse peritoneal tissue (MPT). After C57BL/6 mice were inoculated with abscess-forming mixture containing B. fragilis in the presence or absence of E. coli, RNA was extracted from MPT. Expression of interleukin (IL)-$1{\alpha}$ and tumor necrosis factor $(TNF){\alpha}$ mRNA was assessed using RT-PCR and standard RNA. Each cytokine protein was also measured by ELISA. The co-inoculation of E. coli into mouse peritoneal cavity advanced the onset of abscess development by B. fragilis infection. When mouse was co-infected with E. coli and B. fragilis intraperitoneally, there was a synergistic increase in the expression of IL-$1{\alpha}$ and $TNF{\alpha}$ mRNA in MPT and this was paralleled by increased cytokine protein secretion. Mixed inoculation of heat-killed E. coli and B. fragilis did not cause a synergistic increase in those cytokine mRNA expression. These results suggest that enteric bacteria may significantly affect proinflammatory cytokine signal produced by host peritoneal cavity in response to B. fragilis infection.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.432-437
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 불균형된 식생활로 혈중 지질농도가 높은 비만한 중년여성을 대상으로 선행연구에서 개발한 단백질, 칼슘함량이 풍부한 뽕잎분말 첨가두부를 4주간 섭취시킨 후 비만한 중년 여성의 혈중지질, 칼슘, 칼슘/인 비율 및 납수준에 미치는 효과를 규명하고자 하였다. 본 실험대상자의 평균 연령은 43.05세, 평균 신장은 159.60 cm이었으며 뽕잎분말 첨가두부(고단백, 고칼슘 식품)를 4주간 섭취시킨 결과 체중, 체질량지수(BMI: Body Mass Index), 체지방 및 WHR에 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 총 열량섭취량에 대한 탄수화물, 단백질, 지방섭취량의 비율은 섭취 전(65 : 12 : 25)에 비해 섭취 후(65 : 14 : 24) 단백질의 섭취비율이 권장량 수준으로 상승되었다. 평균 단백질 섭취량은 섭취 전(권장량의 117%)과 섭취 후(권장량의 137%)에 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 평균 식이섬유소섭취량은 섭취 전(13.25 g)과 섭취 후(13.73 g)가 유사한 수준이었다. 평균 식물성 단백질, 총 칼슘섭취량과 식물성 칼슘섭취량이 유의적으로 증가(p<0.05, p<0.05, p<0.05)된 반변 인의 섭취량에는 유의석인 차이가 없었다. 혈청 총 단백질, 알부민 및 혈당 수준은 섭취 전, 섭취 2주 후, 섭취 4주 후 간에 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 뽕잎분말 첨가두부 섭취에 의해 혈청 중성지방파 LDL-cholesterol 수준은 유의적으로 감소(p<0.05, p<0.05)되었고, 심혈관계 지표로 사용되는 AI, LHR도 섭취 전에 비해 섭취 후 유의적인 감소(p<0.05, p<0.05)를 보였으나, lipase활성과 HTR의 경우는 섭취 전과 후에 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 뽕잎분말 첨가두부 섭취 전과 후의 혈청 칼슘, 칼슘/인 비율은 모두 정상 범위에 들었으며, 뽕잎분말 첨가두부 섭취기간에 따른 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 그리고 혈청 납수준도 정상범위$(<20\;{\mu}g/dL)$였고 섭취기간에 따른 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 정리해보면 뽕잎분말 첨가두부를 4주간 섭취한 결과 비만 중년여성의 혈청 지질수준이 부분적으로 낮아지는 결과를 보였다. 따라서 장기적으로 일상식이를 통해 뽕잎분말 첨가두부를 섭취한다면 혈청 지질수준 뿐만 아니라 체중이나 무기질 수준에도 긍정적인 효과를 기대해볼 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.118-123
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• 2019

Background and Objectives Voice evaluation is classified into subjective tests such as auditory perception and self-measurement, and objective tests such as acoustic and aerodynamic analysis. When evaluating dysphonia, subjective and objective test results do not always match. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between subjective and objective evaluation in patients with dysphonia and to identify meaningful parameters by disease. Materials and Method The total of 322 patients who visited voice clinic from May 2017 to May 2018 were included in this study. Laryngeal lesions were identified using stroboscopy. Pearson correlation test was performed to analyse correlation between subjective tests including GRBAS scale and voice handicap index, and objective tests including jitter, shimmer, noise to harmonic ratio (NHR), cepstral peak prominence (CPP), maximal phonation time (MPT), mean flow rate, and subglottic pressure. Results In vocal nodule and sulcus vocalis, among GRBAS system, grade and breathiness showed good correlation with CPP, and roughness showed good correlation with jitter or shimmer. In unilateral vocal cord paralysis (UVCP), grade and breathiness showed a very good correlation with CPP, and also good correlation with jitter, shimmer, NHR, and MPT. Also asthenia showed good correlation with CPP and MPT. Vocal polyp has a limited association with other diseases. Conclusion In patients with dysphonia, grade and breathiness showed good correlation with CPP, jitter, and shimmer, and reflect the state of voice change well especially in UVCP, CPP, and MPT.