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Biomechanical Properties of the Cervical Muscles Depending on Using of a Smartphone (스마트 폰 사용에 따른 경추부 근육의 생체역학성)

  • Kim, Yong-Woo;Kim, Maeng-Kyu
    • 한국체육학회지인문사회과학편
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    • v.55 no.3
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    • pp.543-551
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    • 2016
  • The study was aimed at investigating the relationship between biomechanical properties of cervical muscles and smartphone addiction score in fifty healthy males using smartphone more than 60 minutes each day. The usage of smartphone was evaluated by smartphone addiction survey developed from Korean International Society Agency. Biomechanical properties of three major cervical muscles; splenius capitis, sternocleidomastoid and upper trapezius, were measured by Myoton, and conducted five parameters; frequency, decrement, stiffness, creep, and relaxation time. As results, all parameters had less than 2% of coefficient of variation(CV) between measurement intervals. Also, intra-class correlation coefficient(ICC) indicated a high reliability(ICC>.9, p<.01). Moreover, the smartphone addiction score was significantly different in frequency(r=.353, p<.05) and stiffness(r=.346, p<.05) on upper trapezius; in addition, in decrement(r=-.284, p<.05) and creep(r=.288, p<.05) on sternocleidomastoid. Especially, splenius capitis was closely related with the overuse of smartphone(frequency, r=-.368, p<.01; decrement, r=-.405, p<.01; stiffness, r=-.424, p<.01). In conclusion, this study implied that the overuse of smartphone is significantly related with the damage of cervical muscles, cervical pain, and headache; furthermore, Myoton can be used as an effective device to assess mechanical properties of cervical muscles.

Environmental Friendly Function and Safe Food Production by Organic Agriculture in Europe (선진 유럽유기농업의 환경보전 기능과 안전농산물 생산-한국유기농업의 발전을 위한 농업정책적 제안-)

  • 정길생;손상목;이윤건
    • Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.45-66
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    • 1996
  • In Korea there is still no basic standard for organic agriculture and organic farmers in Korea do not follow the minimum requirements of IFOAM basic standard Most of them just practice the organic agriculture applying organic fertilizer, commercial seed without legume, rotation and green manure. But they believe this system is a absolutely environmental friendly agricultural system and it produce a safe agricultural product since they are not aware of the basic standard of organic agriculture at all. The overuse of organic fertilizer by some organic farmer have caused some severe problems risk for nitrate and phosphate leaching. In soil profile showed the potential risk for nitrate and phosphate leaching. In the paper, it is discussed on the environmental friendly function and the safe vegetable production by european organic agriculture which keeps the internationally recognized basic standards of organic agriculture. Therefore it is strongly recommended that korean organic farmer have to follow the IFOAM it is strongly in order to practice the environmental agriculture and produce the safe food. And it is also necessary to introduce to Korea the basic standard of organic agriculture which coincides with IFOAM's and Codex of FAO/WHO immediately if they really want to practice an organic agriculture in the country.

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Occurrence and Analysis of Apple Blotch-like Symptoms on Apple Leaves

  • Back, Chang-Gi;Lee, Seung-Yeol;Kang, In-Kyu;Yoon, Tae-Myung;Jung, Hee-Young
    • Horticultural Science & Technology
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.429-434
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    • 2015
  • Apple blotch-like symptoms (ABLS) were observed on 'Fuji' apple leaves in Cheongsong, Gunwi and Yeongcheon apple orchards located in Gyeongbuk Province during 2010-2014. Characteristics of ABLS were yellowing, brown spots on leaves, and defoliation, similar to apple blotch diseased (ABD) leaves, which are infected with Marssonina coronaria. It is difficult to differentiate by eye between ABLS and ABD, which has led to misdiagnosis and overuse of fungicides. The present study was conducted to investigate the cause of ABLS using stereomicroscopy, culture isolation, cross-sectional analysis of leaves, and PCR. No acervuli were found on the surface of ABLS leaves and no growth was observed on potato dextrose agar (PDA) plates in culture. Furthermore, cross-sectional analysis revealed similar results, and mycelia were absent in ABLS leaves. By contrast, all these characteristics were present in ABD leaves. Furthermore, no fungi or viruses were detected in ABLS leaves by PCR, suggesting that the disease is not caused by these agents. These findings suggest that ABLS might be a physiological disorder in plants that is distinct from ABD.

Stress Fracture of the Both Hallucal Sesamoids (제 1족지 양측 종자골의 스트레스 골절)

  • Kim, Yoon-Chung;Ahn, Jae Hoon;Jo, Woo-Lam
    • Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.87-91
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    • 2012
  • Nonunion of the hallucal sesamoid usually occurs after stress fracture. In case of persistent disabling symptoms after non-operative treatment, surgery can be an option. We report a rare case of combined stress fractures of the medial bipartite sesamoid and the lateral sesamoid after overuse. Nonunion of the medial sesamoid developed in spite of cast immobilization, and it was eventually healed with curettage and bone grafting.

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A Study on information & communication ethics education method for elementary school students (초등학생의 정보통신윤리교육 방안 연구)

  • Kim, Jeong-Rang;Min, Kyung-Min;Ma, Dai-Sung
    • Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.225-233
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    • 2002
  • Students are getting more opportunities to use the internet at school and home with the development of information & communication technology and the spread of computers. It can be used for education; otherwise, it also has some negative side effects, such as, the circulation of unsound information, game addiction, the misuse and overuse of information. Information communication ethics education is needed to protect students from those negative side effects in cyber space. This paper presents the systematic education contents and ways to teach correct information communication ethics education form the results of questionaires to students, teachers and parents, and other related study.

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A Study on the Territoriality in Open Space for Community Activation - Focused on the Case of Apartment in Gwang-ju - (커뮤니티 활성화를 위한 오픈스페이스 영역성 사례연구 - 광주광역시 아파트를 중심으로 -)

  • Lee, Ha-Yeon;Moon, Jeong-Min
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.27 no.6
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2016
  • This study is focusing on Territoriality which is supposed to be one of the most important elements to activate open spaces in apartment communities. Case analysis with onsite visit is selected as the research method of this study targeting 6 apartment complexes in Bukgu and Gwangsangu, Gwangju city which accommodate over 500 households up to 800 households, which show high occupancy ratio and which were built after 2006 to minimize the physical environment variable. The result of this study is concluded as follows. First, we need the elements which can induce various action and the use of floor surface in color, pattern, and material should be considered in the stance of pedestrian for easy recognition of Territoriality change. Second, To secure the view, we should consider to plant shrubs or to plant trees wider apart. In most cases, enclosure is secured by using trees of Vertical Boundary for safety and comfort, but overuse in some cases make residents feel fear of enclosed spaces and insecurity. Third, Various and harmonious design elements can be recommended to increase aesthetic impression, to induce positive response for design, and to be used consistently. Finally, Unique space using notable landmark or design elements should be considered.

Neural activity during simple visual imagery compared with mental rotation imagery in young adults with smartphone overuse

  • Hwang, Sujin;Lee, Jeong-Weon;Ahn, Si-Nae
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.164-169
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    • 2017
  • Objective: This research investigated the effects of simple visual imagery and mental rotation imagery on neural activity of adults who are at high risk of smart phone addiction by measuring their electroencephalography (EEG). Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Thirty people with a high risk of smart phone addiction was selected and then were evaluated for their neural activation patterns using EEG after reminding them about simple visual imagery and mental rotation imagery. A simple visual image was applied for 20 seconds using a smartphone. This was followed by a resting period of 20 seconds. Mental rotation imagery was applied for 20 seconds. During mental rotation imagery, the rotational angle was selected at random. We compared activation patterns according to the analyzed EEG with hemisphere reminding them about imagery. Results: On the EEG, theta rhythm from the left hemisphere parietal area increased when the subjects were reminded of mental rotation imagery, and sensorimotor rhythm from close to the left hemisphere area increased when the subjects were reminded of simple visual imagery. Conclusions: Neural activation from the left hemisphere occurs for motor imagery in adults who are at high risk of smart phone addiction. These results identify a neural mechanism of adults who a have high risk of smart phone addiction, which may provide contribute to the development of motor rehabilitation for smartphone users.

Synovial Chondromatosis in Temporomandibular Joint

  • Chung, A-Young;Hong, Jung-Hun;Kwon, Jeong-Seung;Ahn, Hyung-Joon;Choi, Jong-Hoon;Kim, Seong-Taek
    • Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.22-25
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    • 2014
  • Synovial chondromatosis (SC) in temporomandibular joint is a rare benign disorder characterized by cartilaginous metaplasia of the mesenchymal remnants of the synovial tissue. The etiology of the disease is unclear but may be associated with trauma, overuse, local infection, and embryologic disturbance. SC does not spontaneously resolve and respond to nonsurgical treatment. SC should be differentially diagnosed with other temporomandibular joint disorders such as arthralgia or osteoarthritis because surgery should be done for managing it. However, primary diagnosis of SC is not easy because of nonspecific symptoms and signs. For the patients with unsuccessful conservative treatment response, especially accompanied by crepitus, preauricular swelling or posterior open bite, computed tomography/cone-beam computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging should to be performed to exclude SC. We discussed the importance of the early diagnosis and surgical treatment of SC from this case.

Built-in protection circuit module by using VO2 temperature sensors (VO2 온도센서를 이용한 전원차단 PCM 구성)

  • Song, K.H.;Choi, J.B.;Son, M.W.;Yoo, K.S.
    • Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.28-32
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    • 2009
  • Most portable mobile devices employ rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. This lithium-ion battery usually suffers from the possibility of explosion due to heat generation from surrounding atmosphere or internal deficiency during charging or at overuse. To solve these problems, most rechargeable batteries have a built-in protection circuit module (PCM). The resistance of a properly processed $VO_2$ critical temperature sensor (CTS) is changed dramatically at a critical temperature of around $68^{\circ}C$, which can replace some bi-metal, NTC, or PTC sensors embedded in PCM. Such $VO_2$ CTS consumes a very small current at the level of natural discharge. Experimental results showed that this CTS could be applied to a PCM as the PCM could protect the battery while keeping its power consumption at minimum.

Two Cases of Hepatitis Treated with Gagamsaenggan-tang (가감생간탕 투여후 호전된 급성 간염 2예)

  • Park, Shin-Myung;Han, Chang-Woo;Kim, Young-Chul;Lee, Jang-Hoon;Woo, Hong-Jung;Seung, Hyun-Suk
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.228-237
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    • 2002
  • Acute hepatitis is caused by virus, alcohol. toxins and drugs. Clinical symptoms of acute hepatitis are severe fatigue, jaundice, nausea, hepatomely, lymphadenopathy. We encountered two cases of acute hepatitis, one C type viral hepatitis and the other hepatitis by overuse of medicine. The symptoms of the latter are severe fatigue, petechia and heartburning. The symptoms of the latter are severe fatigue, nausea, dyspepsia, yellow urine and skin. We recognized that total bilirubin. direct bilirubin, serum transaminase, alkaline phosphatase and gamma glutamyl transferase were elevated. We treated both patients with herb medicine(Gagamsaenggan-tang). Gagamsaenggan-tang has been used to hepatic diseases and have been known to have beneficial effects. The patients' symptoms began to improve after about two weeks of treatment. After 3 weeks on medication, the clinical symptoms and liver function of two patients were improved.

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