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A Study on the Characteristics of Waste Biomass Fuel by the Conditions of Torrefaction and Biomass Mixing Ratio (반탄화 및 혼합비율 조건별 폐바이오매스 연료 특성 연구)

  • Jo, Eun-Ji;Jin, Yong-Gyun;Hyeon, Wan-Su;Han, Hyun-Goo;Min, Seon-Ung;Yeo, Woon-Ho
    • Journal of the Korea Organic Resources Recycling Association
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.75-84
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    • 2018
  • In this study, the analysis of torrefaction products was carried out for fueling of sewage sludge. The mixed samples were composed as follows : 50% of sewage sludge and 50% of rice husk and CR(Coffee Residue). In this experiment, the reaction time(30min, 60min) and temperature($200^{\circ}C$, $250^{\circ}C$, $300^{\circ}C$) were expressed as a single variable using SF(Severity Factor). As a result, it was confirmed that as the SF increased, the heating value and fuel ratio increased, but the CI(Combustibility Index) decreased. The heating value was similarly increased as CR(Coffee Residue) and SF increased. The fuel ratio range of mixed samples was equal to that of lignite(0.5~1.0) in case of SF lower than 6.19 and that of bituminous coal(1.0~1.8) in case of SF higher than 7.36 or above. The CI showed a stable range(3,000~5,500kcal/kg) in low SF as the content of mixed samples contained more rice husk than CR.

A Case Report of the Korean Medical Treatment for Patulous Eustachian Tube Patient with Headache (두통을 동반한 개방성 이관의 한의학적 치료 증례보고)

  • Kim, Jin-Hee;Min, Seon-Jeong;You, Kyung-Gon;Yeam, Seung-Ryong;Kwon, Young-Dal
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.261-268
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    • 2013
  • This study was performed to report the case of Korean medical treatment for the Patulous Eustachian tube patient with headache. The patient was treated by acupuncture, herbal medicine, bee venom injection, needle-embedding therapy, chuna therapy, release of cranial base and sacro-occipital therapy. Korean medical treatment was administered during 3 weeks. The improvement of clinical symptoms was evaluated by VAS (visual analogue scale) and SF-36 (36-Item Short Form Healthy Survey Instrument). After treatment, most symptoms decreased, headache VAS score changed 10 to 6 and tinnitus VAS score changed 10 to 5. Also, most SF-36 scores increased. Our study suggested that Korean medical treatments are effective in the patient with Patulous Eustachian tube. And further studies are required to identify underlying mechanism of treatment.

Physical Activities and Health-related Quality of Life of Individuals Post Stroke

  • Choi, Young-eun;Kim, Ji-hye
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.47-54
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    • 2015
  • PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the physical activities of individuals post-stroke and their HRQL, as well as to determine whether their functional abilities contribute to their amounts of physical activity. METHODS: The study's subjects included 90 individuals post-stroke. Their amounts of physical activity were measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and their HRQL was measured using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-form Health Survey (SF-36). In addition, the functional abilities of the subjects were measured. For the measures of physical activities and the HRQL, Pearson's correlation coefficients were used to identify the strengths of the associations between the measures. A hierarchical linear regression model was used to determine whether physical activities had independent impacts on the HRQL. RESULTS: This study found that the physical activities performed by the subjects affected the SF-36 physical component score (PCS) (12%). However, the physical activities and the SF-36 mental component score (MCS) showed no statistically significant relationship, whereas functional abilities and physical activities had a statistically significant relationship (r = .57~.86, p<.001). CONCLUSION: The present study identified a correlation between physical activity and the PCS. Therefore, individuals post-stroke should be encouraged to carry out more physical activities, including more frequent walking activities.

A Case Report : Complications of Chemotherapy after Curative Resection in Patient with Ovarian Carcinoma IV (근치적 절제술 시행한 난소암 환자에서 항암치료 후유증 치험 1례)

  • Lee, Ji-Hyun;Kim, Gun-Hee;Choi, Chang-Min
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.124-134
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    • 2014
  • Objectives: We designed this study to evaluate the effect of Korean medical treatment on complications of chemotherapy after curative resection in patient with ovarian carcinoma IV. Methods: The patient got total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) on 9/4 and received chemotherapy on 10/7, 10/28, 11/18. During this period, the patient suffered from anorexia, dyspepsia, nausea, weight loss and insomnia. We treated the patient with herbal medicine and acupuncture. The efficacy of treatment was evaluated with visual analog scale (Vas), weight and 36-item short form health survey instrument (SF-36). Results: After treatment, although the scale values went ups and downs according to chemotherapy schedule, abdominal pain Vas changed 7 to 0, weight changed 46 kg to 51 kg. Also, SF-36 scores increased. Conclusions: This case report shows that the Korean medical treatment is useful in the treatment of complications of chemotherapy after curative resection in patient with ovarian carcinoma IV.

Correlation Between Physical Activity Measured by a Wearable Device and Quality of Life in Older Adults

  • Kim, Si-hyun
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.251-255
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    • 2021
  • Background: Physical activity and quality of life (QOL) influence the health status of older adults. Recently, the use of wearable devices to monitor physical activity has increased. Objects: This study examined the relationship between the amount of physical activity, measured using a wearable device, and QOL among older adults. Methods: In total, 71 older adults (aged ≥ 65 years) were enrolled. The amount of physical activity was measured using a wearable device with a wrist strap, and daily physical activity was classified according to intensity (sedentary, light, moderate, or very active). Self-reported QOL was evaluated using the Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire. Pearson and Spearman correlation analyses were conducted to analyze parametric and non-parametric variables, respectively. The relationship between amount of daily physical activity and SF-36 scores was assessed. Results: The correlation analyses revealed positive correlations between the amount of moderate-intensity and very active physical activity (minutes/day) and SF-36 scores (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Physical activity of at least moderate intensity is associated with better QOL in older adults. Further studies are required to verify the effects of increased physical activity on QOL in older adults.

Effect of Fall Prevention Exercise Program on Fall Efficacy, Depression, and Quality of Life of Elderly in the Community

  • Sungbae Jo;Yang Rae Kim
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.391-399
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    • 2022
  • Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of fall-prevention exercise programs on fall efficacy, depression and health-related quality of life in elderly. Design: a randomized controlled trial Methods: A total of 57 participants over 65-years-old have been allocated to control and experimental groups. The experimental group received 8 weeks of fall-prevention exercises that included strengthening of lower extremities, balance and gait training. They received the exercises twice a week for 50 minutes as a group.Both groups were assessed using Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) prior and post to the intervention. The control group also received the same exercise program after the post evaluation. Results: The experimental group showed overall improvement in MFES, GDS, and physical components of SF-36 (p<0.05). The MFES was significantly increased in the experimental group after the intervention (p<0.05). The GDS was significantly decreased in the experimental group after the intervention (p<0.05). The SF-36, only physical Function, Role limitations due to physical health, general health, and energy and fatigue categories were improved in the experimental group after the intervention (p<0.05). Conclusions: The results showed 8 weeks of fall-prevention exercise programs can increase fall efficacy and physical related quality of life while reducing depression of elderly over 65.

A case of osteochondritis dissecans of the talus improved by Shanghanlun Gamchobuja-tang (『상한론(傷寒論)』 감초부자탕(甘草附子湯)으로 호전된 거골 박리성 골연골염 증례 1례)

  • Jae-young Choi;Sung-jun Lee;Soong-in Lee
    • 대한상한금궤의학회지
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.161-182
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    • 2023
  • Objective: This is the result of a study on patients with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the talus whose pain was improved by Gamchobuja-tang (GBT). Methods: The patient took GBT for 46 days. We observed the progress of symptoms, patient compliances and side effects. Quality of life related to pain was quantified through the SF-36 and AQoL-6D questionnaires. The degree of pain in the talus and ankle areas was quantified using VAS and observed through the symptoms and frequency complained of by the patient. Results: According to the DPIDS, the patient was diagnosed with the 175 provision in Taeyangbing chestbind (大陽病 結胸). As a result, SF-36 score increased from 36 points to 74 points, and the AQoL-6D score increased from 74 points to 104 points. The visual analogue scale (VAS) of ankle pain lowered from 9 to 2. The number of days with VAS levels 1 also increased. Conclusions: Gamchobuja-tang is effective in reducing pain in the talus area caused by osteochondritis dissecans..

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A Study on the Flashover along the Spacer Surface SF6-N2 Gas Mixtures Stressed by D.C (SF6및 SF6-N2 가스 중에서 직류전동에 \ulcorner나 스페이서 연면간락에 관한 연구)

  • 김정달;정재길;이동인
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.36 no.11
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    • pp.796-805
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    • 1987
  • The flashover voltages have been investigated for spacer and unbridged-gap in SF6-N2 gas mixtures up to the value of 760(torr. cm), The gap was stressed by DC source The results obtained are as follows` 1) The flashover voltages for an unbridged gap and for a spacer in SF6, N2 and SF6-N2 gas mixtures follow the Paschen's curve. 2) The polarity effects was not observed in both unbridged gap and a spacer which had per ect contact with an electrode. The flashover voltages for negative polatity are lower than those for positive polarity in case of imperfect contact. 3) 3%flashover voltage is decreased by putting a spacer which had perfect contact with an electrode. The spacer which has a gap void shows the lowest flashover voltage. 4) The lowest spacer efficiency was obtained with higher gas pressure & large amount of N2 content. The flashover voltages depend on the gas pressure rather than the spacer efficienty at low value of pd. 5) The flashover voltages of gas mixtures of N2 with SF6 are relatively high, even though the amount of SF6 gas content is small.

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