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EVALUATION OF INTERNAL DERANGEMENT OF TMJ BY ANALYZING TMJ SOUNDS (측두하악관절잡음을 이용한 악관절내장증 진단)

  • Kim, Tae-Woo;Yang, Won-Sik;Suhr, Cheong-Hoon
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.423-439
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    • 1996
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of $SONOPAK^*$ in internal derangement of TMJ by comparing the spectral analysis data of TMJ sounds recorded by SONOPAK with the results of MRI. From the patients who came to Department of Orthodontics, Seoul National University Dental Hospital for treatment of malocclusion, eighteen adult patients (five males and thirteen females) with TMD symptoms were selected. After joint sounds were checked by a pediatric stethoscope, they were recorded and analyzed by the SONOPAK. The spectral analysis of the SONOPAK provided SONOPAK INTERPRETATION data about the stage of internal derangement, which were compared with the results of MRI. Among the patients whose disc positions were diagnosed as 'normar by MRI, there were no false positive diagnosis by the SONOPAK INTERPRETATION, But in the cases of anterior disc displacements (reducible and/or nonreducible), most of SONOPAK INTERPRETATION data did not coincide with MRI results. In conclusion, it is not adequate to try to differentiate reducible and non-reducible anterior disc displacements on the basis of joint sounds. And it is recommended not to determine the stage of internal derangement according to the nature of sounds. We suggest that the diagnostic value of the SONOPAK will be enhanced when clinicians combine some other informations such as clinical signs/symptoms and other supplementary diagnostic tools), and that more data be incoporated into the SONOPAK INTERPRETATION software.

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The Effects of Conflict Resolution Strategies on Relationship Learning and Performance (갈등해결전략이 관계학습과 성과에 미치는 영향)

  • Noh, Won-Hee;Song, Young-Wook
    • Journal of Distribution Research
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.93-113
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    • 2012
  • Early conflict research in channel and organization area have focused on the definition of conflict construct, its cause, consequence and identified conflict resolution management. Recent studies about conflict, however, have explored new assumption of complexity, a multidimensional conflict construct, contextual conflict management strategies, positive and negative conflict/consequence, and the conflict resolution strategy. Although many literatures exists on channel conflict resolution, little research has been done about relationship learning and performance from conflict resolution perspective. This study explores how channel members can achieve a relationship learning, as a conflict resolution mechanism, which enhance co-created value in marketing channel relationship. Therefore we propose that conflict resolution strategies(collaborating behavior and avoiding behavior) influence channel performance(effectiveness and efficiency) through relationship learning processes(learning via information exchange, joint interpretation and coordination, relationship-specific knowledge memory), in view of buyer-seller relationship. The research model is shown at

    . A total of twelve hypotheses were established through prior studies dealing with conflict and relationship marketing theory. Then we drove conceptual research model. For the purpose of empirical testing, we managed to obtain the list of suppliers of 24 retailers from 5 retailer formats, such as department store, discount store, convenience store, TV home-shopping and internet shopping mall. They were asked to respond to the survey via face-to-face interview conducted by a professional research company. During the one month period of June 2009, we were able to collect data form 490 suppliers. The respondent were restricted to direct dealing authorities and manager with at least three months of dealing experience with retailers. Structural equation modeling on the basis of the results of survey were done to analyze. As a result, eight among twelve hypotheses were supported. The analysis result indicated that collaborating behavior had positive effect on three forms of relationship learning, but avoiding behavior has negative effect on only information exchange. Joint interpretation and coordination, relationship-specific knowledge memory had positive effect on relationship performances, but information exchange had no effect on performances. The results support our basic thesis that the use of conflict resolution strategies have different effect on developing relationship learning, which leads to channel performances. In particular, collaborating behavior is positively related to relationship learning, and avoidance behavior is negatively related to information exchange. Relationship learning is partially contributed to channel performance.

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On the sums of four squares

  • Han, Jea-Young
    • The Mathematical Education
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.18-21
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    • 1976
  • Lagrange proved that any positive integer is the sum of at most four squares. We consider a elliptic function f$_{\alpha}$(v│$\tau$) of periods 1. $\tau$ derived from $\theta$-functions. From the important number-theoretical interpretation (equation omitted) we obtain $A_4$(n) the number of representations entations of n as a sum of 4-squares.m of 4-squares.

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SOME POLYNOMIALS WITH UNIMODULAR ROOTS

  • Dubickas, Arturas
    • Bulletin of the Korean Mathematical Society
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    • v.59 no.5
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    • pp.1269-1277
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    • 2022
  • In this paper we consider a sequence of polynomials defined by some recurrence relation. They include, for instance, Poupard polynomials and Kreweras polynomials whose coefficients have some combinatorial interpretation and have been investigated before. Extending a recent result of Chapoton and Han we show that each polynomial of this sequence is a self-reciprocal polynomial with positive coefficients whose all roots are unimodular. Moreover, we prove that their arguments are uniformly distributed in the interval [0, 2𝜋).

The Syntax and Semantics of Yekan and Its Cousins

  • Lee, Hyun-Oo
    • Language and Information
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.1-20
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    • 2006
  • This paper is concerned with the distribution and interpretation of yekan and its cognates. Syntactically they require negation, but semantically the sentences in which they occur are positive ones that make monotone increasing inferences possible. This syntax-semantics discrepancy can be best accounted for by showing that yekan and its cousins must be strictly c-commanded by metalinguistic negation at the surface structure and that the positive meaning of the sentences they are part of is derived from the cancellation of the pragmatic upper-bounding implicatum associated with them. These also enable us to explain why they do not occur in the environments where typical NPIs do and why only certain forms of negation license them.

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Application of artificial neural network to differential diagnosis of lung lesion: Preliminary results

  • Lee, Hae-Jun;Lee, Yu-Kyung;Hwang, Kyung-Hoon
    • Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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    • 2011.04a
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    • pp.1614-1615
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    • 2011
  • It is difficult to differentially diagnose between lung cancer and benign inflammatory lung lesion due to high false positive rate on F-18 FDG-PET. We investigated whether application of artificial neural network to this diagnosis may be helpful. We reviewed the medical records and F-18 FDG PET images of 12 patients, selecting clinical and PET variables such as SUV. For selected variables and confirm, multilayer neural perceptron was applied in crossvalidation method and compared to visual interpretation. Neural network correctly classified the lung lesions in 83%, and reduced greately the false positive rate. However, false negative rate was not influenced. Application of neural network to the differential diagnosis between lung cancer and benigh inflammatory lesion may be helpful. Further studies with more patients are warranted.

Troponin-Positive Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries and Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: Definition, Etiologies, and Role of CT and MR Imaging

  • Seung Min Yoo;Sowon Jang;Jeong A Kim;Eun Ju Chun
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • v.21 no.12
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    • pp.1305-1316
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    • 2020
  • In approximately 10% of patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI), angiography does not reveal an obstructive coronary stenosis. This is known as myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), which has complex and multifactorial causes. However, this term can be confusing and open to dual interpretation, because MINOCA is also used to describe patients with acute myocardial injury caused by ischemia-related myocardial necrosis. Therefore, with regards to this specific context of MINOCA, the generic term for MINOCA should be replaced with troponin-positive with non-obstructive coronary arteries (TpNOCA). The causes of TpNOCA can be subcategorized into epicardial coronary (causes of MINOCA), myocardial, and extracardiac disorders. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging can confirm MI and differentiate various myocardial causes, while cardiac computed tomography is useful to diagnose the extracardiac causes.

Effects of Implementing Artificial Intelligence-Based Computer-Aided Detection for Chest Radiographs in Daily Practice on the Rate of Referral to Chest Computed Tomography in Pulmonology Outpatient Clinic

  • Wonju Hong;Eui Jin Hwang;Chang Min Park;Jin Mo Goo
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • v.24 no.9
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    • pp.890-902
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    • 2023
  • Objective: The clinical impact of artificial intelligence-based computer-aided detection (AI-CAD) beyond diagnostic accuracy remains uncertain. We aimed to investigate the influence of the clinical implementation of AI-CAD for chest radiograph (CR) interpretation in daily practice on the rate of referral for chest computed tomography (CT). Materials and Methods: AI-CAD was implemented in clinical practice at the Seoul National University Hospital. CRs obtained from patients who visited the pulmonology outpatient clinics before (January-December 2019) and after (January-December 2020) implementation were included in this study. After implementation, the referring pulmonologist requested CRs with or without AI-CAD analysis. We conducted multivariable logistic regression analyses to evaluate the associations between using AI-CAD and the following study outcomes: the rate of chest CT referral, defined as request and actual acquisition of chest CT within 30 days after CR acquisition, and the CT referral rates separately for subsequent positive and negative CT results. Multivariable analyses included various covariates such as patient age and sex, time of CR acquisition (before versus after AI-CAD implementation), referring pulmonologist, nature of the CR examination (baseline versus follow-up examination), and radiology reports presence at the time of the pulmonology visit. Results: A total of 28546 CRs from 14565 patients (mean age: 67 years; 7130 males) and 25888 CRs from 12929 patients (mean age: 67 years; 6435 males) before and after AI-CAD implementation were included. The use of AI-CAD was independently associated with increased chest CT referrals (odds ratio [OR], 1.33; P = 0.008) and referrals with subsequent negative chest CT results (OR, 1.46; P = 0.005). Meanwhile, referrals with positive chest CT results were not significantly associated with AI-CAD use (OR, 1.08; P = 0.647). Conclusion: The use of AI-CAD for CR interpretation in pulmonology outpatients was independently associated with an increased frequency of overall referrals for chest CT scans and referrals with subsequent negative results.

A Study on Difference of Somatization Psychological Mechanism among Sasang Constitution(Four type constitution) (사상체질에 따른 신체화 기제의 차이에 대한 연구)

  • Lee, Go-Eun;Park, Jang-Ho;Lyu, Yun-Sun;No, Dong-Jin;Park, In-Sook;Kang, Hyung-Won
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.23-42
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    • 2011
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference of somatization psychological mechanism among Sasang constitution. Methods : Subjects were seventy four students of Won-Kwang university responded the questionnaire. We evaulated the subjects using Minnesota Questionnaire for the Sasang Constitution Classification II(QSCC II), Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2(MMPI-2), 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), Somato-Sensory Amplification Scale(SSAS), Symptom Interpretation Questionnaire(SIQ) and The Ways of Stress Coping Questionnaire(SCQ). Results : From the results of Clinical scale of MMPI-2, the scores of 2nd, 9th, 10th scales was significantly difference. In Lesser Yin group 10th score was the significantly highest of the others, 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th score were the highest but not significant. and From the results of PSY-5 scale(The Personality Psychopathology Five scale) of MMPI-2, In Lesser Yin goup, INTR(Introversion/Low Positive Emotion) score was significantly highest, PSYC(psychoticism), NEGE (Negative Emotionality/Neuroticism) was higher than the others. In TAS-20K, SSAS, SIQ and SCQ Lesser Yin group was not significantly difference. but Lesser Yin group had the tendency of difficulty describing feelings and externally oriented thinking and higher score in physical and psychological interpretation. We observed generally lower levels of stress coping strategy scores than the others. Conclusions : These results showed that Lesser Yin group tend to somatization compared other constitution.

Effect of Virtual Reality Exposure and Web-based Cognitive Intervention Integrated Program on Social Anxiety Disorder (발표상황에 대한 가상현실노출과 웹기반 인지적 개입의 통합 프로그램 효과 검증)

  • Park, Ki-Woo;Yoon, Hyae-Yeong
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2022
  • In this study, the effect of VR exposure programs integrated with web-based cognitive restructuring education on reducing social anxiety was confirmed. The experimental group (n=12) received a 10~15 minute session of web-based cognitive intervention and a 20-minute session of virtual reality exposure therapy. The comparison group (n=15) received a 10~15 minute session of web-based speech education and a 20-minute session of virtual reality exposure therapy. After 4 weeks, the experimental group had an increase in positive interpretation bias, a decrease in negative interpretation bias, and a decreased level of social anxiety. These results suggest that the combination of self-help form of web-based cognitive intervention in the treatment of social anxiety disorder can improve the therapeutic effect of VRET.