• 제목/요약/키워드: Simultaneous Monitoring

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Analytic simulator and image generator of multiple-scattering Compton camera for prompt gamma ray imaging

  • Kim, Soo Mee
    • Biomedical Engineering Letters
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    • 제8권4호
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    • pp.383-392
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    • 2018
  • For prompt gamma ray imaging for biomedical applications and environmental radiation monitoring, we propose herein a multiple-scattering Compton camera (MSCC). MSCC consists of three or more semiconductor layers with good energy resolution, and has potential for simultaneous detection and differentiation of multiple radio-isotopes based on the measured energies, as well as three-dimensional (3D) imaging of the radio-isotope distribution. In this study, we developed an analytic simulator and a 3D image generator for a MSCC, including the physical models of the radiation source emission and detection processes that can be utilized for geometry and performance prediction prior to the construction of a real system. The analytic simulator for a MSCC records coincidence detections of successive interactions in multiple detector layers. In the successive interaction processes, the emission direction of the incident gamma ray, the scattering angle, and the changed traveling path after the Compton scattering interaction in each detector, were determined by a conical surface uniform random number generator (RNG), and by a Klein-Nishina RNG. The 3D image generator has two functions: the recovery of the initial source energy spectrum and the 3D spatial distribution of the source. We evaluated the analytic simulator and image generator with two different energetic point radiation sources (Cs-137 and Co-60) and with an MSCC comprising three detector layers. The recovered initial energies of the incident radiations were well differentiated from the generated MSCC events. Correspondingly, we could obtain a multi-tracer image that combined the two differentiated images. The developed analytic simulator in this study emulated the randomness of the detection process of a multiple-scattering Compton camera, including the inherent degradation factors of the detectors, such as the limited spatial and energy resolutions. The Doppler-broadening effect owing to the momentum distribution of electrons in Compton scattering was not considered in the detection process because most interested isotopes for biomedical and environmental applications have high energies that are less sensitive to Doppler broadening. The analytic simulator and image generator for MSCC can be utilized to determine the optimal geometrical parameters, such as the distances between detectors and detector size, thus affecting the imaging performance of the Compton camera prior to the development of a real system.

이동하는 수중 물체 탐지를 위한 축소모형실험 시스템 개선 (Enhancement of Physical Modeling System for Underwater Moving Object Detection)

  • 김예솔;이효선;조성호;정현기
    • 지구물리와물리탐사
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    • 제22권2호
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    • pp.72-79
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    • 2019
  • 최근 전기비저항 탐사의 정밀 계측기술을 활용한 수중 물체 탐지방법이 제시되었고, 변화하는 해양환경에 대응할 수 있는 자료처리 기술 고도화 연구의 필요성이 제기되었다. 이 연구에서는 효율적인 실험과 검증을 위한 개선된 축소모형실험 시스템과 그 운용 결과를 제시한다. 이 시스템은 다음과 같은 특징을 가진다. 1) 실시간 실험영상과 계측자료의 동시 수집 및 분석과 같은 모든 프로세스가 5 Hz의 속도로 이루어진다. 2) 두 개 탐지선 자료의 실시간 계측 및 처리로 수중물체의 이동방향 파악이 가능하다. 3) 저장된 자료를 이용한 반복실험이 가능하여 획득된 자료의 다각도 반복분석이 가능하다. 4) 모니터링 화면을 통해 수중물체가 이동하는 모습과 두 탐지선 자료를 동시에 직관적으로 파악 가능하다. 개선된 시스템을 이용한 실험 결과, 모든 시스템이 정상 작동하고 효율적 실험이 가능함을 확인하였다.

LC-ESI-MS에 의한 사군자탕의 지표성분 분석 (Analysis of the Marker Compounds in Sagunja-tang by LC-ESI-MS)

  • 서창섭;신현규
    • 생약학회지
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    • 제50권1호
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    • pp.65-71
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    • 2019
  • One of the oriental medicine prescriptions, Sagunja-tang consists of four herbal medicines (Ginseng Radix, Poria Sclerotium, Atractylodis Rhizoma Alba, and Glycyrrhiziae Radix et Rhizoma) and has been used as a medicine to enhance tonify the function of spleen and stomach in Korea. In this study, we conducted simultaneous analysis of the 9 marker components, liquiritin apioside, liquiritin, ginsenoside Rg1, liquiritigenin, ginsenoside Rb1, glycyrrhizin, atractylenolide III, atractylenolide II, and atractylenolide I in Sagunja-tang using a liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS). Marker compounds were separated on a Waters Acquity UPLC BEH $C_{18}$ analytical column ($2.1{\times}100mm$, 1.7 mm) and the column was maintained at $45^{\circ}C$. The mobile phase consists of 0.1% (v/v) aqueous formic acid and acetonitrile with gradient condition. The LC-MS analysis was performed using a Waters ACQUITY TQD LC-MS/MS system with multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) method in the positive and negative modes. The calibration curves of the nine marker components showed good linearity with coefficient of determination ${\geq}0.9984$ within tested range. The limits of detection and limits of quantification values were 0.27-2.42 ng/mL and 0.81-7.27 ng/mL, respectively. The concentrations of tested 9 analytes in the lyophilized Sagunja-tang sample using the established LC-ESI-MS/MS MRM method were detected up to 16.593 mg/g. These results can be useful as a basic data for the quality control of an oriental medicine prescriptions.

Smart-tracking Systems Development with QR-Code and 4D-BIM for Progress Monitoring of a Steel-plant Blast-furnace Revamping Project in Korea

  • Jung, In-Hye;Roh, Ho-Young;Lee, Eul-Bum
    • 국제학술발표논문집
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    • The 8th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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    • pp.149-156
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    • 2020
  • Blast furnace revamping in steel industry is one of the most important work to complete the complicated equipment within a short period of time based on the interfaces of various types of work. P company has planned to build a Smart Tracking System based on the wireless tag system with the aim of complying with the construction period and reducing costs, ahead of the revamping of blast furnace scheduled for construction in February next year. It combines the detailed design data with the wireless recognition technology to grasp the stage status of design, storage and installation. Then, it graphically displays the location information of each member in relation to the plan and the actual status in connection with Building Information Modeling (BIM) 4D Simulation. QR Code is used as a wireless tag in order to check the receiving status of core equipment considering the characteristics of each item. Then, DB in server system is built, status information is input. By implementing BIM 4D Simulation data using DELMIA, the information on location and status is provided. As a feature of the S/W function, a function for confirming the items will be added to the cellular phone screen in order to improve the accuracy of tagging of the items. Accuracy also increases by simultaneous processing of storage and location tagging. The most significant effect of building this system is to minimize errors in construction by preventing erroneous operation of members. This system will be very useful for overall project management because the information about the position and progress of each critical item can be visualized in real time. It could be eventually lead to cost reduction of project management.

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관심 영역 설정에 따른 Gates법 토리여과율의 유효성 평가 (Evaluation of Validity Glomerular Filtration Rate Measured by Gates Method according Region of Interest)

  • 박수영;안성민
    • 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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    • 제46권5호
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    • pp.417-425
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    • 2023
  • The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) has been the subject of much research as a key indicator for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring kidney function. The gamma camera method (Gates method) is simple and allows simultaneous acquisition of GFR and renal scintigraphy for each kidney, however its accuracy is inferior. This study aimed to investigate changes in GFR depending on how region of interest (ROI) are set up, which is one of many factors influencing accuracy. GFR was calculated by setting the ROI for each phase of the image acquisition time (Gates-1: 0~1 minutes, Gates-2: 1~3 minutes, Gates-3: 3~27 minutes), and statistical significance was verified based on probability value 0.05 through ANOVA analysis. While there was no statistically significant difference among results from Gates-1, 2, 3 (p=0.481>0.05), overall results from the Gates method tended to overestimate compared to those from the multiple blood sampling-dual exponential (MBSDE) method. When comparing averages between phases, results from Gates-2 were most similar to those from the MBSDE method. Moreover, paired t-test p-values between MBSDE method and phases were as follows Gates-1: 0.021 (p<0.05), Gates-2: 0.280 (p>0.05), and Gates-3: 0.164 (p>0.05) indicating that only Gates-1 had statistically significant differences compared with MBSDE method. Thus, setting ROI around 2~3 minutes is calculated can aid in accurately determining GFR when Gates Method.

LC-MS/MS-based Quantification of Ten Neurotransmitters in Rat Limbic System and Serum: Application to Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-Induced Depression Rats

  • Mingyan Ma;Qiangxiang Chen;Wen Cao;Yubo Zhou;Aijuan Yan;Yanru Zhu
    • Mass Spectrometry Letters
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    • 제14권3호
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    • pp.91-103
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    • 2023
  • As one of the most common mood disorders, numerous studies have shown depression is the main risk factor for non-suicidal self-harm. The pathogenesis of depression is complex, and a comprehensive and rapid measurement of monoamine neurotransmitters and their metabolites will be very helpful in understanding the pathogenesis of depression. Therefore, a rapid and sensitive underivatized liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for the simultaneous monitoring of the levels of ten neurotransmitters and their metabolites in rat serum and limbic system and successfully applied to quantify the changes of neurotransmitter levels in chronic unpredictable mild stress-induced rats. The analytes studied were mainly involved in tyrosine metabolism, tryptophan metabolism, and glutamate cycling pathways, which are important in the pathogenesis of depression. It had been verified the method was sensitive and effective, with satisfactory linearity, and met the requirements of biological sample determination. Levels of neurotransmitters in rat serum, hippocampus, amygdala, prefrontal cortex, striatum, and hypothalamus were determined via the method. The results showed serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and their metabolites were decreased, glutamine was increased, and glutamate was disturbed in chronic unpredictable mild stress-induced depression rats. This method provides a new approach to studying the pathogenesis of depression and other neurological disorders.

Simultaneous Analysis of 13 Pesticides in Groundwater and Evaluation of its Persistent Characteristics

  • Song, Dahee;Park, Sunhwa;Jeon, Sang-Ho;Kim, Ki-In;Hwang, Jong Yeon;Kim, Moonsu;Jo, Hun-Je;Kim, Deok-hyun;Lee, Gyeong-Mi;Kim, Hye-Jin;Kim, Tae-Seung;Chung, Hyen Mi;Kim, Hyun-Koo
    • 한국토양비료학회지
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    • 제50권5호
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    • pp.434-451
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    • 2017
  • For this study, groundwater samples for 3 years from 2011 through 2013 were collected at 106 groundwater monitoring site in Korea. These groundwater samples were analyzed for 13 pesticides such as cabofuran, pentachlorobenzene, hexachlorobenzene, simazine, atrazine, lindane (gamma-HCH), alachlor, heptachlor, chlordane (total), endosulfan (1, 2), dieldrin, endrin, 4,4-DDT. The objectives of this study were to determine the detection frequency and their concentrations of 13 pesticides and evaluate the health risk level considering ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact using concentrations of 13 pesticides in groundwater samples. An analysis was used for the simultaneous determination for 13 pesticides using GC-MS. GC-MS was performed on HP-5ms, using helium ($1ml\;min^{-1}$) as carrier gas. The average recoveries of the pesticides were from 92.8% to 120.8%. The limits of detection (LODs) were between $0.004{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$ and $0.118{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$ and the limits of quantification (LOQs) were between $0.012{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$ and $0.354{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$. 106 groundwater wells were selected. 54 wells were from well to monitor background groundwater quality and 52 wells were from well to monitor groundwater quality in industrial or contamination source area. Eight pesticides including pentachlorobenzene, lindane (Gamma-HCH), heptachlor, chlordane (total), Endosulfan (1, 2), dieldrin, endrin, and 4,4-DDT were not detected in groundwater samples. The detection frequency for hexachlorobenzene, alachlor, carbofuran and simazine was 23.4%, 11.4%, 7.3%, and 1.0%, respectively. Atrazine was detected once in 2011. The average concentrations were $0.00423{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$ for carbofuran, $0.000243{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$ for alachlor, $0.00015{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$ for simazine, and $0.00001{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$ for hexachlorobenzene. The detection frequency of hexachlorobenzene was high, but the average concentration was low. In the contaminated groundwater, the detection frequency for hexachlorobenzene, alachlor, carbofuran, simazine and atrazine was 26.1%, 21.3%, 7.1%, 1.9% and 0.3%, respectively. In the uncontaminated groundwater, detection frequency for hexachlorobenzene, carbofuran and alachlor were 20.2%, 7.5%, and 1.9% respectively. Simazine and atrazine were not detected at uncontaminated groundwater wells. According to the purpose of groundwater use, atrazine was detected for agricultural groundwater use. Hexachlorobenzene showed high detection frequency at agricultural groundwater use area where the animal feeding area and golf course area were located. Alachlor showed more than 50% detection frequency at cropping area, pollution concern river area, and golf course area. Atrazine was detected in agricultural water use area. By land use, the maximum detection frequency of alachlor was found near an orchard. For human risk assessment, the cancer risk for the 5 pesticides was between $10^{-7}$ and $10^{-10}$, while the non-cancer risk (HQ value) was between $10^{-4}$ and $10^{-6}$. For conclusion, these monitoring study needs to continue because of the possibility of groundwater contamination based on various purpose of groundwater use.

GC-MS 를 이용한 하천수 중 Bisphenol계 화합물의 동시분석 및 모니터링 (Simultaneous Determination and Monitoring of Bisphenols in River Water using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry)

  • 김지현;최정희;강태우;강태구;황순홍;심재한
    • 한국환경농학회지
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    • 제36권3호
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    • pp.154-160
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    • 2017
  • 본 연구는 하천수 중 bisphenol계 화합물 종 6 (BPA, BPB, BPC, BPE, BPF, BPS)을 동시분석하기 위하여 GC-MS를 이용하였다. 또한 최적의 전처리 방법을 확립하고자 SPE 및 LLE법을 이용하여 표준시료로부터 검량선의 직선성, MDL, LOQ, 정확도 및 정밀도를 비교하였다. SPE 및 LLE 전처리 방법에 의한 MDL은 각각 $0.0005{\sim}0.0234{\mu}g/L$$0.0037{\sim}0.2034{\mu}g/L$, LOQ는 각각 $0.0015{\sim}0.0744{\mu}g/L$$0.0117{\sim}0.6477{\mu}g/L$, 검량선의 결정계수($r^2$)는 모두 0.9969이상 정확도는 각각 93.2~108%와 97.4~120%, 정밀도는 각각 1.7~4.6%와 0.7~6.5%범위로 만족한 정도관리 결과를 얻었다. 하지만 SPE법에 의한 MDL 및 LOQ 값은 LLE법보다 약 4~45배 정도 높은 감도를 보였고, 특히 BPA의 경우는 다른 화합물들보다 45배 정도 높았다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 SPE법을 적용하여 하천수 시료를 분석하였고, 조사지점은 본류 7개, 지류 6개, 하수종말처리장 2개 지점을 선정하였다. Bisphenol계 화합물 중에서 BPB, BPC, BPE, BPF 및 BPS는 모두 불검출 되었으나, BPA 농도는 $0.0095{\sim}0.2583{\mu}g/L$ 범위로 본류 $0.0166{\sim}0.0810{\mu}g/L$, 지류 $0.0095{\sim}0.2583{\mu}g/L$, 하수종말처리장$0.0352{\sim}0.1217{\mu}g/L$으로 미량 수준이었다.

LC-MS/MS를 이용한 축산물 중 clenbuterol과 ractopamine의 동시 분석법 개선 (Improvement of an Simultaneous Determination for Clenbuterol and Ractopamine in Livestock Products using LC-MS/MS)

  • 조윤제;채영식;김재영;김형수;강일현;도정아;오재호;권기성;장문익
    • 한국식품과학회지
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    • 제45권1호
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    • pp.25-33
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    • 2013
  • 동물용의약품은 2007년부터 급격한 잔류허용기준 신설에 따라 많은 수의 분석법도 함께 신설하였으며, 국제식품규격위원회(CODEX), EU 등에서 동물용의약품에 대한 기준이 국제적으로 엄격해지고 있어, 낮은 농도의 정량한계 및 재현성이 높은 분석법이 요구되어지고 있다. 하지만 국내 식품공전에서의 클렌부테롤 및 락토파민 분석법은 각각 개별 분석법으로 나뉘어져 있고, 시간적 및 경제적으로 손실이 있을 뿐 아니라 추출 효율 및 재현성이 낮아 분석에 어려움이 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 물리화학적 특성이 유사한 ${\beta}$-agonist계 동물용의약품인 클렌부테롤 및 락토파민의 기존 개별 분석법을 동시 분석법으로 개선하고 검사 효율성을 증대시키고자 하였다. 분석에 사용된 검체는 소와 돼지의 근육을 이용하였다. 검체에 내부표준물질인 클렌부테롤-$d_9$과 락토파민-$d_3$을 각각 첨가하고 ${\beta}$-글루쿠로니다제/아릴설파타제 효소를 사용하여 가수분해한 후 에틸아세테이트로 추출하였다, 추출액을 농축한 후 헥산과 메탄올을 포화시킨 용매를 적용하여 지방 제거과정을 거친 뒤 MIP 카트리지로 정제한 후 액체크로마토그래피-질량분석기(LC-MS/MS)에 주입하였다. 기기분석은 ESI(Electro-Spray Ionization) 및 positive MRM(Multiple Reaction Monitoring) 모드로 하였고, 검증은 CODEX 가이드라인 규정에 따라 실시하였다. 그 결과, 클렌부테롤과 락토파민의 LOQ는 각각 0.2 및 0.5 ${\mu}g/kg$ 수준이었고, 평균회수율은 각각 104.2-113.5% 및 107.6-118.1%로 나타났다. 또한, 분석오차는 각각 2.8-10.5% 및 1.6-5.2%로 CODEX 가이드라인 규정에 만족하는 수준이었다. 따라서 개선된 동시 분석법은 잔류동물용의약품의 분석에 있어 보다 신속하고 경제적인 분석 및 모니터링에 적용 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

GC-ECD/MS를 이용한 농산물 중 Bifenox, Ethalfluralin, Metolachlor, Oxyfluorfen, Pretilachlor, Thenylchlor 및 Trifluralin의 동시 분석 (Simultaneous Pesticide Analysis Method for Bifenox, Ethalfluralin, Metolachlor, Oxyfluorfen, Pretilachlor, Thenylchlor and Trifluralin Residues in Agricultural Commodities Using GC-ECD/MS)

  • 안경근;김기쁨;황영선;강인규;이영득;정명근
    • 한국환경농학회지
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    • 제37권2호
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    • pp.104-116
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    • 2018
  • 본 연구는 GC-ECD/MS 분석법을 이용하여 농산물 시료 중 dinitroaniline계 제초제 ethalfluralin 및 trifluralin, chloroacetamide계 제초제 metolachlor, pretilachlor 및 thenylchlor와 diphenyl ether계 제초제 bifenox 및 oxfluorfen의 계역별 동시 분석법을 확립하였다. 농산물 시료에 acetone을 가하여 추출된 대상농약 7종의 잔류분은 n-hexane/dichloromethane(80/20, v/v)을 이용한 분배와 Florisil 흡착 크로마토그래피법으로 정제하여 분석대상 시료로 하였다. DB-1 capillary column을 이용한 GC-ECD 분석 시 불순물의 간섭은 없었으며, 사과, 고추, 배추, 현미 및 콩을 포함한 5종의 대표 농산물 중 대상농약 7종의 정량한계(LOQ)는 bifenox 0.02, ethalfluralin 0.004, metolachlor 0.008, oxyfluorfen 0.002, pretilachlor 0.008, thenylchlor 0.006 및 trifluralin 0.004 mg/kg이었다. 5종의 대표 농산물에 대한 대상농약 전체의 회수율은 75.7~114.8%였으며, 농산물 시료 및 처리수준에 관계없이 10% 미만의 분석오차를 나타내어 잔류분석기준 이내를 만족하였다. 본 연구에서 확립된 7종의 제초제 성분인 bifenox, ethalfluralin, metolachlor, oxyfluorfen, pretilachlor, thenylchlor 및 trifluralin의 계열별 동시 분석법은 검출한계, 회수율 및 분석오차 면에서 국제적 분석기준을 만족할 뿐만 아니라, GC/MS SIM을 이용한 잔류분의 재확인 과정의 결과를 종합해 볼 때 분석과정의 편리성 및 신뢰성이 확보된 계열별 동시 분석법으로 사용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.