• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.87-94
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the differences between clinical and quantitative sensory testing (QST) results among persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain (PIDP), inflammatory dental pain, and control group subjects to identify discriminative clinical features for differential diagnosis. Methods: Thirty-three patients (5 PIDP-a without surgical procedures 10 PIDP-b with surgical procedures, 8 dental pain patients, and 10 controls) were evaluated for clinical features and QST results. Cold pain threshold, heat pain threshold, mechanical pain threshold (MPT), mechanical pain sensitivity, and pressure pain threshold (PPT) were performed. Psychological factors were assessed using Symptom Checklist-90-Revision (SCL-90-R) and a chart review was conducted to evaluate additional discriminative clinical features such as pain quality and treatment prognosis. Results: The dental pain group had lower PPT than the PIDP-b and the control group. The PIDP-a group showed higher MPT and PPT than the PIDP-b and dental pain group but the difference was not statistically significant. Differences in SCL-90-R SOM (Somatization), O-C (obsessive-compulsive), ANX (anxiety), and PSY (Psychoticism) values were statistically significant among groups. PIDP-a and PIDP-b groups showed remaining symptoms after treatment and the pain tended to spread widely, whereas, in toothache patients, symptoms disappeared after treatment. However, factors that confound the diagnosis, such as an increase in pain during chewing and a decrease in the pain threshold at the affected site, could also be identified. Conclusions: PIDP and dental pain groups have distinct clinical symptoms, but there are also factors that cause confusing in diagnosis. Therefore, various clinical examination results should be carefully reviewed and comprehensively evaluated in the differential diagnosis process.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.39-47
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• 2021

Background: The National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology-National Institute of Radiological Sciences (QST-NIRS) has continuously investigated the undesired radiation exposure in ion beam radiotherapy mainly in carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT). This review introduces our investigations on the secondary neutron dose in CIRT with the broad and scanning beam methods. Materials and Methods: The neutron ambient dose equivalents in CIRT are evaluated based on rem meter (WENDI-II) measurements. The out-of-field organ doses assuming prostate cancer and pediatric brain tumor treatments are also evaluated through the Monte Carlo simulation. This evaluation of the out-of-field dose includes contributions from secondary neutrons and secondary charged particles. Results and Discussion: The measurements of the neutron ambient dose equivalents at a 90#x00B0; angle to the beam axis in CIRT with the broad beam method show that the neutron dose per treatment dose in CIRT is lower than that in proton radiotherapy (PRT). For the scanning beam with the energy scanning technique, the neutron dose per treatment dose in CIRT is lower than that in PRT. Moreover, the out-of-field organ doses in CIRT decreased with distance to the target and are less than the lower bound in intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) shown in AAPM TG-158 (American Association of Physicists in Medicine Task Group). Conclusion: The evaluation of the out-of-field doses is important from the viewpoint of secondary cancer risk after radiotherapy. Secondary neutrons are the major source in CIRT, especially in the distant area from the target volume. However, the dose level in CIRT is similar or lower than that in PRT and IMRT, even if the contributions from all radiation species are included in the evaluation.

• 농약과학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.428-439
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• 2015

Collectotrichum acutaum 에 의해 발생하는 탄저병은 매년 고추 생산에서 수량과 품질을 감소시켜 고추 병해 중 가장 큰 피해를 주는 병해로 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 고추 탄저병 방제 시 유기농업자재와 화학농약의 교호살포로 화학농약의 사용량을 감소시키기 위한 방제 전략을 개발하기 위하여 수행되었다. 고추 탄저병에 대한 유기농업 자재와 화학농약의 교호살포 효과는 실내와 포장에서 확인하였다. 첫 번째로 13종의 미생물농약과 22종의 유기농업 자재들을 대상으로 탄저병 병원균의 생장억제시험과 생물검정을 실시하였다. 시험결과 1종의 미생물농약(Bacillus subtilis QST-713 액상수화제)과 3종의 유기농업자재(유황, 보르도액, 해조류 추출물)에서 탄저병 병원균에 대해 높은 억제효과를 나타내었다. 포장시험에서 유기합성 살균제(Iminoctadine tris+thiram)를 단용처리 하였을 때 89.5%의 방제효과가 있었으며, 반면에 유황, 보르도액, 구리, 해조류 추출물 그리고 Bacillus subtilis QST-713 액상수화제를 단용처리 하였을때에는 33.1-81.0%로 유기합성 살균제와 비교하여 방제효과가 낮은 것으로 조사되었다. 하지만 유기합성 살균제와 유기농업자재를 7일 간격으로 2회씩 교호살포하게되면 유기합성 살균제+보르도액 교호살포는 81.7%, 유기합성 살균제+해조류 추출물은 87.1%의 방제효과가 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 결론적으로 두 가지의 교호살포 방제체계는 화학농약의 살포횟수 및 사용량을 절감 할 수 있는 가능한 방안으로 추천할 수 있을 것이다.

• 식물병연구
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.216-218
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• 2014

Lysobacter antibiocus HS124 is a chitinase-producing rhizobacterium with proven capacities to suppress plant diseases. Bacterial cultures of L. antibioticus HS124 showed strong biocontrol efficacies against various plant diseases compared to those of bacterial cultures of Bacillus subtilis QST713 which is an active ingredient of a commercial biopesticide, Serenade. Here, we report the draft genome sequence and automated annotation of strain HS124. This draft genome sequence indicates the novelty of L. antibiocus HS124 and a subset of gene functions that may be related to its biocontrol activities.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.131-137
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• 2011

신경 손상 정도를 평가하기 위한 정량적감각평가(Quantitative Sensory Testing, QST) 방법 중 하나인 전류인지역치(Current Perception Threshold, CPT) 검사는 비교적 짧은 시간 내에 3가지 감각신경, 2000 Hz(A${\beta}$ fiber), 250 Hz(A${\delta}$ fiber), 5 Hz(C fiber)에 대한 기능을 평가 할 수 있다고 알려져 있지만, 그 재현성에 대해서는 여전히 상반된 견해가 존재한다. 본 연구는 CPT 검사의 재현성을 확인하고, 재현성을 향상시키기 위한 방법을 모색하고자 하였다. 건강한 남성 지원자 10명(평균 22.4세)을 대상으로 3주 동안 1주일 간격으로 2명의 검사자가 하악신경 영역을 각각 좌우로 나누어 3회 측정하여 비교 하였다. 3주에 걸친 측정 실험에서 2000 Hz(A${\beta}$ fiber)의 CPT는 3회 모두 좌우 측정치가 차이를 보인 반면(p<0.05), 250Hz(A${\delta}$ fiber)는 1회만 유의한 차이를 보였고(p<0.05), 5 Hz(C fiber)는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 좌우를 나누어 3회의 실험을 비교했을 때 모든 신경 검사에서 첫 회의 CPT가 가장 낮았으며, 250 Hz(A${\delta}$ fiber)와 5 Hz(C fiber)의 CPT는 첫 번째 실험과 나머지 실험사이에 유의한 차이가 있었고(p<0.05), 두 번째 실험 이후로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 상기의 결과로 보아 2000 Hz(A${\beta}$ fiber)의 CPT를 이용한 좌우 신경의 기능 비교는 적절하지 않은 반면, 250 Hz(A${\delta}$ fiber)와 5 Hz(C fiber)에서는 좌우 비교가 가능할 것으로 생각된다. 또한 반복 측정을 통해 250 Hz(A${\delta}$ fiber)와 5 Hz(C fiber)의 CPT 검사의 재현성을 높일 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국유기농업학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.385-396
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• 2011

본 연구는 구기자 유기재배 시 발생하는 주요 병해충에 대해 친환경적인 방제방법을 개발하기 위해서 수행하였다. 관내 주요 유기재배 농가의 병해충의 발생을 조사한 결과 18종의 병해충이 조사되었는데 그 중 발생의 정도에 따라 병해로 흰가루병과 뒷면곰팡이병 해충으로 복숭아혹진딧물과 꽃노랑총채벌레 및 나방류가 친환경적인 방제연구가 필요하였다. 이에 방제 시험한 결과 초여름 발생하는 흰가루병에는 Bacilus subtilis QST 713 수화제와 Sulfur 수화제가 효과가 좋았고 초가을에 발생하는 흰가루병에는 Sulfur 수화제와 Copper hydroxide 수화제, Paraffinic oil 유제의 효과가 좋았다. 또한 뒷면곰팡이병 방제시험 결과 Paraffinic oil 유제와 Bacilus subtilis GB-0365 액상수화제의 방제효과가 70% 이상으로 좋았다. 해충 친환경 방제시험에서 총채벌레의 방제에 천적인 유럽애꽃노린재(Orius laevigatus)를 방사하여 80%이상 방제가능 하였다. 왕담배나방은 미생물농약인 Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai GB413 액상수화제와 Bacillus thuringiensis aizawa 0423 수화제로 70%이상의 방제가로 방제할 수 있었으며, 구기자 뿔나방(Hedma lycia sp.)은 B.T. servar aizawai 수화제가 70% 이상의 방제가로 효과가 우수하였다. 마지막으로 복숭아혹진딧물을 친환경제제로 방제 시험한 결과 Bacillus subtilis(Seoncho)와 Bacillus subtilis(Jinsami)가 80%이상의 방제가로 약효가 우수하였으며 Ginkgo nut extract로도 70%이상 방제할 수 있었다. 이상의 방제시험으로 구기자 유기재배시 우선 문제되는 5종의 병해충에 대해서 방제방법을 제시할 수 있었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.429-446
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• 2006

Experimental investigation was conducted to evaluate the seismic ductility of earthquake-experienced concrete columns with an aspect ratio of 2.5. Eight circular concrete columns with a diameter of 600 mm were constructed with three test parameters: confinement ratio, lap-splice of longitudinal bars, and retrofitting with Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials. The objective of this research is to examine the seismic performance of RC bridge piers subjected to a Quasi static test (QST), which were preliminary tested under a series of artificial earthquake motions referred to as a Pseudo dynamic test (PDT). The seismic enhancement effect of FRP wrap was also investigated on these RC bridge piers. Six specimens were loaded to induce probable damage by four series of artificial earthquakes, which were developed to be compatible with earthquakes in the Korean peninsula by the Korea Highway Corporation (KHC). Directly after the PDT, six earthquake-experienced columns were subjected to inelastic cyclic loading under a constant axial load of $0.1{f_c}^{\prime}A_g$. Two other reference specimens without the PDT were also subjected to similar quasi-static loads. Test results showed that specimens pre-damaged by moderate artificial earthquakes generally demonstrated good residual seismic performance, which was similar to the corresponding reference specimen. Moreover, RC bridge specimens retrofitted with wrapping fiber composites in the potential plastic hinge region exhibited enhanced flexural ductility.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.273-280
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• 2016

Most biocontrol agents for plant diseases have been isolated from sources such as soils and plants. As an alternative source, we examined the feces of tertiary larvae of the herbivorous rhino beetle, Allomyrina dichotoma for presence of biocontrol-active microbes. The initial screen was performed to detect antifungal activity against two common fungal plant pathogens. The strain with strongest antifungal activity was identified as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens KB3. The inhibitory activity of this strain correlated with lipopeptide productions, including iturin A and surfactin. Production of these surfactants in the KB3 isolate varied with the culture phase and growth medium used. In planta biocontrol activities of cell-free culture filtrates of KB3 were similar to those of the commercial biocontrol agent, B. subtilis QST-713. These results support the presence of microbes with the potential to inhibit fungal growth, such as plant pathogens, in diverse ecological niches.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.442-448
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• 2014

Purpose: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of neuro-feedback training and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on stress, quantitative sensory threshold and pain in patients suffering from tension type headache. Methods: 22 participants who passed the preliminary evaluation were enrolled in the study and 11 participants were randomly assigned to each group. The control group (n=11) was subject to the TENS treatment of which was composed of a 20-minute session for 5 times a week during 4 weeks, and the experimental group (n=11) was subject to both neuro feedback training and TENS treatment for 10 minutes a day and 5 days a week during 4 weeks. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was used to measure a level of stress and the quantitative sensory testing (QST) was used for the measurement of cold pain threshold (CPT) and heat pain threshold (HPT); A degree of pain was evaluated through the headache impact test-6 (HIT-6). Results: In comparision of all dependent variables between the control and subject groups, there were significant differences in stress, quantitative sensory threshold and pain after the treatment (p<0.05), and the experimental group showed significant differences in stress, CPT, HPT and pain (p<0.05) and the control group showed only a significant difference in HPT (p<0.05). Conclusion: Findings of this study demonstrate that the concomitant administration of the TENS treatment and neuro feedback training is effective on alleviation of stress, quantitative sensory threshold and pain in patients with tension type headache.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2021

Background: The use of computed tomography (CT) device has increased in the past few decades in Japan. Dose optimization is strongly required in pediatric CT examinations, since there is concern that an unreasonably excessive medical radiation exposure might increase the risk of brain cancer and leukemia. To accelerate the process of dose optimization, continual assessment of the dose levels in actual hospitals and medical facilities is necessary. This study presents organ dose estimation using pediatric cerebral CT scans in the Kyushu region, Japan in 2012 and the web-based calculator, WAZA-ARI (https://waza-ari.nirs.qst.go.jp). Materials and Methods: We collected actual patient information and CT scan parameters from hospitals and medical facilities with more than 200 beds that perform pediatric CT in the Kyushu region, Japan through a questionnaire survey. To estimate the actual organ dose (brain dose, bone marrow dose, thyroid dose, lens dose), we divided the pediatric population into five age groups (0, 1, 5, 10, 15) based on body size, and inputted CT scan parameters into WAZA-ARI. Results and Discussion: Organ doses for each age group were obtained using WAZA-ARI. The brain dose, thyroid dose, and lens dose were the highest in the Age 0 group among the age groups, and the bone marrow and thyroid doses tended to decrease with increasing age groups. All organ doses showed differences among facilities, and this tendency was remarkable in the young group, especially in the Age 0 group. This study confirmed a difference of more than 10-fold in organ doses depending on the facility and CT scan parameters, even when the same CT device was used in the same age group. Conclusion: This study indicated that organ doses varied widely by age group, and also suggested that CT scan parameters are not optimized for children in some hospitals and medical facilities.