• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.33-48
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• 1997

Korean diffusive sampler (KDS) and charcoal tube (CT) were used for sampling n-hexane, trichloroethylene and toluene in air KDS was made by Department of Environmental Health, SNU-SPH in 1995. Surveys were conducted at ten industrial plants with organic solvents. The relationship between two sampling methods was examined by linear regression analysis, and concentrations by two sampling methods were compared using paired t-test. The results are as follows: 1. The geometric means by CT and KDS methods were 3.26ppm and 3.32ppm for n-hexane, 5.07ppm and 6.34ppm for toluene, and 7.18ppm and 7.90ppm for toluene, respectively. There was no significant difference between results by CT and KDS methods in three organic vapors (p>0.05). When linear regression analysis was performed, two sampling methods were highly related ; correlation coefficients were 0.98, 0.90 and 0.96 for n-hexane, toluene and trichloroethylene, respectively. 2. Airborne concentrations of n-hexane (n=21) were below 0.5 TLV level. The GM by two methods were almost same (3.09 ppm). And there was no significant difference between results by two methods (p>0.05). 3. Since toluene and trichloroethylene concentrations showed several levels, appropriate sampling rates were applied for each level. The GM of toluene concentrations by two methods at 0.5 TLV level were 3.75ppm and 5.48ppm. The KDS method overestimated the toluene concentrations at 0.5 TLV level (p<0.05). The GM values of toluene concentrations at 1 TLV level were 31.80ppm and 25.38ppm and at 2 TLV level were 64.13 ppm and 51.37 ppm. The KDS method underestimated concentration at both level (p<0.05). For trichloroethylene, the GM at 0.5 TLV level were 4.97 ppm and 7.11ppm. The KDS method overestimated the concentration of trichloroethylene (p<0.05). In conclusion, concentrations of three organic vapors measured by CT and KDS were not significantly different and results by two methods were highly related. But at contain concentrations, the levels by method were significantly different. Therefore, it is suggested that sampling rate of KDS should be studied simultaneously using CT method for organic vapors.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.31-38
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• 2019

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Progressive muscle relaxation training on pain, Korean version of Oswestry disability index (ODI) and psychological level in chronic low back pain patients with somatization. Methods: A total of 30 subjects were treated with the experimental group (n=15) and conservative physical therapy (n=15). The experimental group was trained with progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), and the control group was treated with conservative physical therapy. Physical factor treatment was applied for 60 minutes by hot pack, electrotherapy and ultrasound. Both groups performed three times a week for six weeks. VAS, ODI, psychological level measurements were taken before and after intervention. Results: There was a significant difference in VAS (p<.05) and ODI (p<.01) between experimental and control group. At the psychological level, there were significant differences in somatization (p<0.01) and depression scales (p<.01), but not in anxiety. Conclusion: As a result of this study, the degree of pain was decreased, the level of back pain dysfunction was improved, and the somatization scale and depression scale were decreased by gradual muscle relaxation therapy.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.465-469
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• 1986

포기자의 시비적량과 알맞는 분류방법을 구명코저 시험을 실시하여 얻은 결과를 요약하면 1. N14P$_2$O$_{5}$7K$_2$O14kg/10a(표준비) 보다 N14P$_2$O$_{5}$14K$_2$O14k/10a 시비시 경장은 4cm길었고, 엽면적은 45~490$\textrm{cm}^2$가 많았으며, 주당건물중은 1.6~5gr이 무거웠다. 2. 1984~1985년 2개년 건과중 표준비의 171kg/10a보다, N14P$_2$O$_{5}$21K$_2$O14kg/10a 시용은 185kg/10a로 8%증수되었으며, 3. 엽의 3요소 흡수량과 건물중은 P$_2$O$_{5}$는 1%, N과 $K_2$O는 5% 수준에서 유의성이 인정되었으며, 경제성을 감안한 10a시비 적량은 N은 13.8kg, P$_2$O$_{5}$는14.2kg, $K_2$O는 14.3kg이었다. 4. 시비방법중 3요소의 분시시용은 3요소 기비시용보다, 주당 엽면적과 건물중의 증대로 인해 건과중이 20% 많았으며, 낙엽은 전혀 되지 않아 합리적인 시비방법으로 사료되었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.3261-3265
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• 2014

Background: To evaluate serum VEGF-A levels in squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck (SCCHN) patients and relationships with response to therapy. Materials and Methods: Serum VEGF-A levels in patients (n=72) treated with radiotherapy (RT) or radio-chemotherapy (RCT) and controls (n=40) were measured by ELISA. Results: Serum VEGF-A levels of the SCCHN cases were significantly higher (p=0.001) than in healthy controls, and in patients with positive as compared to negative lymph node status (p=0.004). Similarly, patients with advanced stage (Stage III-IV) disease had more greatly elevated levels of serum VEGF-A level than their early stage (Stage I-II) counterparts (p=0.001). In contrast, there was no significant difference (p=0.57) in serum level of VEGF-A in patients with advanced T-stage (T3-4) as compared to early stage (T1-2). Similarly, patients with distant metastasis had no significant (p=0.067) elevation in serum VEGF-A level as compared to non-metastatic disease. However, the non-responder patients had significantly higher serum VEGF-A level as compared to responders (p=0.001). Conclusions: Our results suggest that the serum VEGF-A level may be a useful biomarker for the prediction of response to therapy in SCCHN.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.81-86
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• 1986

The effect of imperatorin on hepatic microsomal mixed function oxidases (MF0) was investigated. On acute treatment, imperatorin (30 mg/kg, i.p) caused a significant reduction in activities of hepatic aminopyrine N-demethylase, hexobarbital hydroxylase and aniline hydroxylase as well as cytochrome p0450 content in rats and mice. Kinetic studies on rat liver enzymes revealed that imperatorin appeared to be a competitive inhibitor of aminopyrine N-demethylase (Ki,0.007 mM), whereas a non-competitive inhibitor of hexobarbital hydroxylase (Ki, 0.0148 mM). Imperatorin also inhibited non-competitively aniline metabolism (Ki 0.2 mM). Imperatorin binds to phenobarbital-induced cytochrome p-450 to give a typical type 1 binding sepctrum (max. 388nm, min 422 nm). Multiple administrations of imperatorin (30 mg/kg. i. p. daily for 7 days) to mice shortended markedly the duration of hexobarbital narcosis and increased activities of hepatic aminopyrine N-demethylase and hexobarbital hydroxylase and the level of cytochrome p-450 where as aniline hydroxylase activity was unaffected.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.110-116
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• 2019

Purpose: This study aimed to identify prognostic factors for locoregional recurrence (LRR) in pT3N0 rectal cancer patients who were treated with surgery alone and had negative resection margin including circumferential resection margin (CRM) for optimal indication of adjuvant radiotherapy. Materials and Methods: We reviewed patients with pT3N0 rectal cancer who were treated via upfront surgery and had no other adjuvant treatment from January 2003 to December 2012. In total, 122 patients who had negative resection margin including negative CRM were included in the analysis. Results: The median follow-up period after surgery was 60 months (range, 3 to 161 months). During this time, 6 patients (4.9%) experienced LRR at the anastomotic site (4 patients), and regional lymphatic area (2 patients). The estimated 5-year rates of overall survival, recurrence-free survival, and LRR-free survival were 96.7%, 84.6%, and 94.0%, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that level of tumor ≤5 cm was a significant prognostic factor for LRR-free survival (LRRFS) (p = 0.04; hazard ratio = 7.08; 95% confidence interval, 1.06-47.30). Patients with level of tumor ≤5 cm had an estimated 5-year LRRFS of 66.8%, which was much higher than 2.3% in patients with level of tumor >5 cm. There was no significant factor for recurrence-free survival or overall survival. Conclusion: In T3N0 rectal cancer, adjuvant chemoradiotherapy should be recommended in patients with level of tumor ≤5 cm for better local control. However, in patients with pT3N0 disease, negative resection margin, and level of tumor >5 cm, adjuvant chemoradiotherapy should be carefully suggested.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.301-306
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• 2009

이 연구의 목적은 건강한 작물과 시들은 식물의 질소대사와 아스코리빈산 함량의 차이를 비교하는것에 있다. 시듬은 인공적으로 유도되었으며, 그방은 질소과다 시비 및 저칼륨 시비에 의한 것으로4개의 처리구를 두었다. 1N-1P-1K (control), 6N-1P-0K (0K), 6N-1P-0.5K (0.5K), and 6N-1P-2K (2K). 시듬 정도는 control, 0%; 2K, 10%; 0.5K, 40%; and 0K, 70%. 식물 생장에는 고질소 저 칼륨 처리구에서는 그리 큰 차이가 없었으며 질산태질소의 함량은 control 구와 비교하여 고 질소 처리구가 높았으며, 아스코리빈 산 함량은 고질소 처리구가 control구에 비하여 낮았음을 확인 할수 있었다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.363-368
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• 2018

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the effect of fermented spent coffee ground (FSCG) on nutrient digestibility and nitrogen utilization in sheep. Methods: Fermentation of spent coffee ground (SCG) was conducted using Lactobacillus plantrum. Fermentation was performed at moisture content of 70% and temperature of $39^{\circ}C$ with anaerobic air tension for 48 h. Four adult rams (initial body weight = $56.8{\pm}0.4kg$) were housed in a respiration-metabolism chamber and the treatments were: i) control (Basal diet; 0% SCG or FSCG), ii) 10% level of SCG, iii) 10% level of FSCG, and iv) 20% level of FSCG in $4{\times}4$ Latin square design. Each dietary experiment period lasted for 18-d with a 14-d of adaptation period and a 4-d of sample collection period. Results: In SCG fermentation experimental result, acid detergent insoluble nitrogen (ADIN) concentration of FSCG (64.5% of total N) was lower than that of non-fermented SCG (78.8% of total N). Digestibility of dry matter and organic matter was similar among treatment groups. Although crude protein (CP) digestibility of the control was greater than FSCG groups (p<0.05), the 10% FSCG group showed greater CP digestibility and nitrogen retention than non-fermented 10% SCG group (p<0.05). Body weight gain and average daily gain were linearly decreased with increasing FSCG feeding level (p<0.05). When the feeding level of FSCG was increased, water intake was linearly increased (p<0.05). With an increasing FSCG level, dry matter intake did not differ among groups, although the gain to feed ratio tended to decrease with increasing level of FSCG (p<0.10). Conclusion: Microbial fermentation of SCG can improve protein digestibility, thereby increasing CP digestibility and nitrogen utilization in sheep. Fermentation using microorganisms in feed ingredients with low digestibility could have a positive effect on improving the quality of raw feed.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.561-572
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• 2008

다양한 조건하에서 가축분뇨처리공정을 운전하면서 각 자동제어 인자의 반응을 분석하고 ORP, DO, pH(mV)-time profile를 이용한 자동제어 신뢰성을 평가하였다. 또한 무산소 조건에서의 잔존 유기물 및 미생물 자기산화에 의한 탈질율을 고려한 적정 외부탄소원 공급량 지표를 파악하였다. 실험은 45L의 유효용적을 지닌 실험실 규모의 SBR 공정을 이용하여 수행되었다. ORP-와 pH(mV)-, DO-time profile 상에서 완전질산화를 의미하는 NBP가 뚜렷하게 발현하던 중 NH4-N의 낮은 부하와 고농도 NOx-N 함유 폐수의 유입 및 불충분한 무산소 조건 제공이 이루어졌을 때 ORP-와 DO-time profile 상에서 NBP가 사라지기 시작하였으며 NOx-N의 지속적인 증가에 의해 ORP 값의 민감성이 둔화되기 시작하였다. 그러나 pH(mV)-time profile은 항상 일정한 변화패턴을 유지하면서 암모니아성 질소의 완전 질산화가 이루어졌을 때 뚜렷한 NBP를 발현하였다. NOx-N/NH4-N의 비가 80:1 수준까지 높아지는 조건하에서도 pH(mV)- time profile상에서의 이러한 안정적 NBP의 발현은 지속되었으며 발현되는 NBP는 MSC(Moving Slope Change)의 변화 패턴을 추적함에 의해 인식되도록 프로그램 할 수 있었다. pH(mV)-time profile에서의 NBP의 발현과 MSC를 이용한 자동제어시점 인식은 반응조내 NOx-N 농도가 무려 300mg/L 이상의 수준에서도 안정적이었다. 유기물 농도에 따른 자동제어 인자의 반응을 분석한 시험에서도 반응조내 유기물의 농도가 STOC 기준 약 10,000mg/L 수준으로 증가함에도 불구하고 pH(mV)-time profile 상에서의 이러한 NBP 발현은 지속되었으며 고농도 유기물 축적 하에서도 동일한 자동제어 알고리즘이 이용될 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 잔존 유기물과 미생물 자기산화에 의한 탈질율은 약 0.4mg/L.hr로 분석되었으며 안전지수 0.1을 도입하여 산출된 NOx-N 기준 적정 외부탄소원 공급량은 0.83 STOC/NOx-N으로 파악되었다.

• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.51-60
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a self-directed e-learning program for ICU nurses and to evaluate how the proposed e-learning program affects the level of knowledge, nursing performance and job satisfaction of ICU nurses. Methods: The e-learning program was developed with the Computer Assisted Instruction Design Model using sources of self-efficacy which included the inactive attainment, vicarious experience, and verbal persuasion of ICU nurses. The program was evaluated by experts. Following the revision of the program, it was applied to a total of 59 ICU nurses (experimental group n=29, control group n=30) from three hospitals. Four weeks later, we measured the level of knowledge, nursing performance and job satisfaction. Results: The level of knowledge significantly improved in the experimental group (t=5.691, p<.001). Moreover, the level of nursing performance significantly increased in the areas of circulatory diagnostic test (t=2.143, p=.039), EKG (t=2.911, p=.006), aortic balloon pump (t=2.491, p=.017), and nebulizer therapy (t=2.085, p=.044). Overall, job satisfaction did not significantly increase (t=1.664, p=.105); however, job satisfaction in terms of relationships with coworkers (t=2.371, p=.023) and the needs of nursing performance (t=2.940, p=.006) were significantly increased. Conclusion: The results showed that the proposed e-learning program using sources of self-efficacy from ICU nurses was an effective learning method to increase the level of knowledge and nursing performance. The propose de-learning program would be a useful teaching tool for ICU nurses improving the quality of ICU patient care.