• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.277-296
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• 2023

The South Korean ethnic diaspora US lobby shows efficacy as an interest group in generating influence in American foreign and domestic public policy making. The persuasive portrayal of South Korea as a critical Cold War US ally reinforced US amenability to pro-South Korea lobbying. Also, the South Korean US diaspora is a comparatively recent immigrant group, thus its lingering resistance to assimilation facilitates its political mobilization to lobby the US government. One source of this influence includes the foundational legacy of proselytizing Western and particularly American religious social movement representatives in Korean religiosity and society. US protestant Christianity acquired a strong public association with emerging Korean nationalism in response to Japanese imperialism and occupation. Hostility towards Japanese colonialism followed by the threat from Soviet-sponsored, North Korean Communism meant Christianity did not readily become a cultural symbol of excessive external, US interference in South Korean society by South Korean public opinion. The post-Cold War shift in US foreign policy towards targeting so-called rogue state vestiges of the Cold War including North Korea enhanced further South Korea's influence in Washington. Due to essential differences in the perceived historical role of American influence, extrapolation of the South Korean development model is problematic. US hegemony in South Korea indicates that perceived alliance with national self-determination constitutes the core of soft power appeal. Civilizational appeal per se in the form of religious beliefs are not critically significant in promoting American polity influence in target polities in South Korea or, comparatively, in the Middle East. The United States is a perceived opponent of pan-Arab nationalism which has trended towards populist Islamic religious symbolism with the failure of secular nationalism. The pronounced component of evangelical Christianity in American core community nationalism which the Trump campaign exploited is a reflection of this orientation in the US.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제91권5호
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• pp.469-486
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• 2024

Electric transformers are major components of electrical systems, and damage to them caused by earthquakes can result in significant financial loss. The current study modeled a three-dimensional (3D) isolated electrical transformer under horizontal and vertical records from different earthquakes. Instead of using fixed coefficients, an improved wavelet method has been used to create the greatest compatibility between the response spectra and the target spectrum. This method has primarily been used for dynamic analysis of isolated structures with spring-damper devices because it has shown greater accuracy in predicting the response of such structures. The effect of the nonlinear soil-structure interaction on the probability of transformer failure also has been investigated. Soil and structure interaction modeling was carried out using a beam on a nonlinear Winkler foundation. The effect of the nonlinear soil-structure interaction during dynamic analysis of transformers revealed that the greatest increase in the probability of transformer failure was in the fixed-base condition when the structure was located on soft soil. This intensified the response of the structure and increased the probability of transformer failure by up to 27% for far-field and up to 95% for near-field ground motions. A comparison of the results indicates that the use of 3D isolation systems in transformers in areas with soft clay that are subject to near-field ground motions can strongly reduce the probability of failure and improve the seismic performance of the transformer.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.8128-8139
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• 2015

최근 구조물 기초 분야에 대한 한계상태설계법이 국제적인 기술표준으로 요구됨에 따라 연구기반이 미약한 연약지반 개량공법에 대한 하중저항계수설계법 개발의 필요성이 대두되었다. 본 연구는 신뢰성 분석을 통해 항타강관말뚝의 목표신뢰성지수 및 저항계수를 산정하여 기초 구조물에 대한 LRFD code를 개발하고자 하였다. 프로그램의 검증을 위해 광양지역 16개의 항타말뚝 재하시험 결과와 2008년 한국건설기술연구원에서 이용된 57개의 항타말뚝 재하시험 결과를 취합하였다. 구조물기초설계기준에서 제안하고 있는 두가지 정역학적 설계공식에 대해서 대표 측정지지력과 설계지지력을 비교함으로써 저항편향계수를 평가하였고, 저항편향계수의 통계특성을 이용하여 일차신뢰도법 및 몬테카를로 실뮬레이션에 의한 신뢰성 분석을 실시하였다. 그 결과, 항타강관말뚝의 목표 신뢰성지수 2.0, 2.33, 2.5에 대해서 선단부 N치 50이하인 경우 두 지지력 공식의 저항계수는 각각 0.611~0.684, 0.821~0.537, 선단부 N치 50이상인 경우 각각 0.608~0.545, 0.749~0.643으로 제안되었다. 본 연구결과는 향후 다양한 기초구조물 및 지반구조물의 하중저항계수설계법 개발을 위한 자료로서 그 활용성이 있을 것이다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2003

한국 여성의 유방암 발생은 전체 암 발생의 16.1%로 가장 많으며, 1995년 12.5%에서 2001년 16.1%로 증가하였고, 발생 연령군이 낮아지고 있다. 한국중앙 암 등록사업 연례 보고서, 2001(ICD_ $O_2$분류)에 따르면 유방암 등록분율은 7.1%, 사망분율은 2.1%(사망원인 통계연보, 2001)(ICD 10분류))로 나타나 조기발견의 중요성을 알 수 있다. 따라서 유방 초음파 팬텀을 이용해 주사와 생검 훈련을 하여 정밀한 유방초음파검사를 시행한다는 측면에서, 생검용 유방 초음파 팬텀을 제작하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. (1) PU를 주제로 하고 C와 $TiO_2$ 첨가제의 농도와 경도를 조정하여 인체 유방과 유사한 에코 양상을 나타내는 TMM을 합성하였으며, (2) 합성한 C와 $TiO_2$ TMM은 첨가량의 농도 변화에 따라 휘도와 대조도의 변화를 보였으며, (3) C형 TMM의 경도 증가에 따라 투과심도가 감소하는 것으로 나타났으며, (4) $TiO_2$ 형 TMM은 C형 TMM에 비해 낮은 휘도와 높은 투과도를 보였으며, (5) $TiO_2$형 TMM과 C형 TMM의 전파속도와 감쇠는 연부조직의 그것과 유사하게 나타났다. 따라서 생검용 유방초음파 팬텀은 $TiO_2$ 4.10 %w/v TMM으로, 표적물질은 C 2.09 %w/v로 제작하여 에코 양상을 평가하였다. 본 팬텀의 개발은 유방초음파검사의 주사 능력 향상은 물론 표재성장기의 TM 팬텀을 개발하는데 기여할 것이다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.202-212
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• 2012

Due to the deterioration of water supply network and the deficiency of raw water, the water utility of local governments have performed various projects to improve their revenue water ratio. However, it is very difficult to estimate the cost for maintaining the revenue water ratio at higher level after completing the project, because local governments have different conditions affecting the operating and maintenance cost of water supply network. The purpose of this study is to present a procedure to estimate the operating and maintenance cost required to maintain the target revenue water ratio of the water supply network. For this purpose, we estimated the cost used only for operation and maintenance of water supply network of 164 local governments with the aid of K-Mean Clustering Analysis and the data from 40 representative local governments. Then, the regression analysis was performed to find relationship between revenue water ratio and the operating and maintenance cost with two different data sets generated by two classification methods; the first method classifies the local governments by means of k-means clustering, and the other classifies the local governments according to the index standardized by the operating and maintenance cost per unit length of water mains per revenue water ratio. The results shows that the method based on the index standardized by the cost and revenue water ratio of each government produces more reliable results for finding regression equations between revenue water ratio and the operating and maintenance cost only for water supply network. The estimated regression equations for each group can be used to estimate the cost required to keep the target revenue water ratio of the local government.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.138-147
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• 2020

Purpose: To evaluate the dosimetric variations in patients of head and neck cancer treated with definitive or adjuvant radiotherapy using optimized non-coplanar (ncVMAT) beams with coplanar (cVMAT) beams using volumetric arc therapy. Materials and Methods: Twenty-two patients of head and neck cancer that had received radiotherapy using VMAT in our department were retrospectively analyzed. Each of the patients was planned using coplanar and non-coplanar orientations using an optimized couch angle and fluences. We analyzed the Conformity Index (C_IRTOG), Dose Homogeneity Index (DHI), Heterogeneity Index (HI_RTOG), low dose volume, target and organs-at-risk coverage in both the plans without changing planning optimization parameters. Results: The prescription dose ranged from 60 Gy to 70 Gy. Using ncVMAT, C_IRTOG, DHI and HI_RTOG, and tumor coverage (ID_95%) had improved, low dose spillage volume in the body V_5Gy was increased and V_10Gy was reduced. Integral dose and intensity-modulated radiation therapy factor had increased in ncVMAT. In the case of non-coplanar beam arrangements, maximum dose (D_max) of right and left humeral head were reduced significantly whereas apex of the right and left lung mean dose were increased. Conclusion: The use of ncVMAT produced better target coverage and sparing of the shoulder and soft tissue of the neck as well as the critical organ compared with the cVMAT in patients of head and neck malignancy.

• Oncology Letters
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.3589-3598
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• 2019

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a complex disease involving numerous genetic abnormalities. One of the major characteristics of CRC is enhanced Wnt signaling caused by loss-of-function mutations in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene. Previously, it has been demonstrated that the majority of malignant phenotypes following APC deletion in adult murine small intestines could be rescued when Myc, a downstream target of the Wnt pathway, was deleted. This indicated that Myc is a critical regulator of CRC development following APC loss. Previous studies reported that cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (cAMP) can influence the AKT/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) survival pathway in cancer and Myc is a critical downstream molecule of AKT/mTOR signaling. Phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D), a member of the cAMP-specific PDE4 family, has been associated with drug resistance in CRC. However, the association between PDE4D and Myc remains unclear. To investigate the potential role of PDE4D in Myc regulation in CRC, the present study evaluated the expression levels of PDE4 subtypes in DLD-1 CRC cells. Additionally, the effects of PDE4 inhibitors on Myc expression and oncogenic properties were analyzed by western blot analysis, reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction, colony formation and soft agar assays. It was demonstrated that cAMP/PDE4D signals serve a critical role in regulating Myc expression in DLD-1 CRC cells. Furthermore, PDE4D was identified to be a main hydrolyzer of cAMP and suppression of PDE4D using selective inhibitors of PDE4 increased intracellular cAMP levels, which resulted in a marked decrease in the oncogenic properties of DLD-1 cells, including colony formation, cell proliferation and anchorage-independent growth. Notably, the current data imply that cAMP represses Myc expression via the downregulation of AKT/mTOR signaling, which was abolished by high PDE4D activities in DLD-1 cells. Additionally, a natural polyphenol resveratrol in combination with forskolin elevated the concentration of cAMP and enhanced the expression of Myc and the malignant phenotype of DLD-1 cells, reproducing the effect of known chemical inhibitors of PDE4. In conclusion, the present study identified that cAMP/PDE4D signaling is a critical regulator of Myc expression in DLD-1 and possibly other CRC cells.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2008

목 적: 두경부 암 환자 치료 시 표적 및 주변 장기(Target 및 Structure)를 확인하는 방법으로 MVCBCT, KVCBCT, CT On-rail System, Ultrasound 등이 이용된다. 이 중 MVCBCT의 경우는 뼈를 이용한 표적 및 주변 장기의 확인에는 유용하나, 연부조직으로 구성된 표적 및 주변 장기의 확인에는 어려움이 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 CT On-rail System을 이용하여 두경부 암 환자의 이하선의 움직임에 대한 파악과 체적의 변화에 따른 선량의 변화를 연구해 보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 본원에서 두경부 암으로 치료받는 환자 5명을 대상으로 하였다. 선택된 환자는 시멘스사 ARTISTE CT Vision (CT On-rail System)을 이용하여 주당 3회씩 CT 스캔을 시행하였다. CT 스캔 후 이하선의 움직임을 치료 계획시의 영상과 비교하여 이동된 좌표를 얻었으며, 이하선의 체적을 확인하기 위하여 획득한 CT영상을 치료계획 시스템(RTP System)에 전송하여 변화된 체적에 따른 선량분포의 차이를 확인하였다. 결 과: 이하선의 움직임에 의한 표적 좌표의 변화는 X: -0.4~0.4 cm, Y: -0.4~0.3 cm, Z: -0.3~0.3 cm이었다. GTV의 체적은 평균 7.11%/week로 감소되었으며 이하선의 체적과 선량의 변화는 평균적으로 좌측 이하선의 체적은 평균 4.81%/week, 우측 이하선의 체적은 2.91%/week, 선량은 좌측 이하선의 선량은 3.66%/week, 우측 이하선 선량은 2.01%/week 감소하였다. 결 론: CT On-rail System에서 얻어진 영상을 이용하여 표적 및 주변 장기를 확인한 결과 MVCBCT를 이용한 영상에 비해 연부조직의 관찰에 우수함을 알 수 있었다. 또한, 획득한 영상으로 재 치료계획(Replanning)을 한 후 선량의 재분포를 획득한 결과 단순한 움직임의 보정뿐 아니라 체적의 변화를 고려한 정확한 선량분포를 얻을 수 있었으며, 이렇게 보정된 선량의 전달은 Adaptive Targeting Radiotherapy가 가능할 수 있다고 사료된다. 향후 선량의 전달까지 걸리는 시간을 단축할 수 있는 Real Time Adaptive Targeting Radiotherapy가 구축되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.12.1-12.7
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• 2017

Soft tunic syndrome (STS) is a protozoal disease caused by Azumiobodo hoyamushi in the edible ascidian Halocynthia roretzi. Previous studies have proven that combined formalin-hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$) bath is effective in reducing STS progress and mortality. To secure target animal safety for field applications, toxicity of the treatment needs to be evaluated. Healthy ascidians were bathed for 1 week, 1 h a day at various bathing concentrations. Bathing with 5- and 10-fold optimum concentration caused 100% mortality of ascidians, whereas mortality by 0.5- to 2.0-fold solutions was not different from that of control. Of the oxidative damage parameters, MDA levels did not change after 0.5- and 1.0-fold bathing. However, free radical scavenging ability and reducing power were significantly decreased even with the lower-than-optimal 0.5-fold concentration. Glycogen content tended to increase with 1-fold bathing without statistical significance. All changes induced by the 2-fold bathing were completely or partially restored to control levels 48 h post-bathing. Free amino acid analysis revealed a concentration-dependent decline in aspartic acid and cysteine levels. In contrast, alanine and valine levels increased after the 2-fold bath treatment. These data indicate that the currently established effective disinfectant regimen against the parasitic pathogen is generally safe, and the biochemical changes observed are transient, lasting approximately 48 h at most. Low levels of formalin and $H_2O_2$ were detectable 1 h post-bathing; however, the compounds were completely undetectable after 48 h of bathing. Formalin-$H_2O_2$ bathing is effective against STS; however, reasonable care is required in the treatment to avoid unwanted toxicity. Drug residues do not present a concern for consumer safety.

• 한국균학회소식:학술대회논문집
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• 한국균학회 2016년도 춘계학술대회 및 임시총회
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• pp.25-25
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• 2016

Biological control has many advantages as a disease control method, particularly when compared with pesticides. One of the most important benefits is that biological control is an environmental friendly method and does not introduce pollutants into the environment. Another great advantage of this method is its selectivity. Selectivity is the important factor regarding the balance of agricultural ecosystems because a great damage to non target species can lead to the restriction of natural enemies' populations. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effects of several different bacterial isolates on the efficacy of biological control of soil borne diseases. White rot caused by Sclerotium cepivorum was reported to be severe disease of garlic and chive. The antifungal bacteria Burkholderia pyrrocinia CAB08106-4 was tested in field bioassays for its ability to suppress white rot disease. In field tests, B. pyrrocinia CAB08106-4 isolates suppressed white rot in garlic and chive, with the average control efficacies of 69.6% and 58.9%, respectively. In addition, when a culture filtrate of B. pyrrocinia CAB08106-4 was sprayed onto wounded garlic bulbs after inoculation with a Penicillium hirstum spore suspension in a cold storage room ($-2^{\circ}C$), blue mold disease on garlic bulbs was suppressed, with a control efficacy of 79.2%. These results suggested that B. pyrrocinia CAB08106-4 isolates could be used as effective biological control agents against both soil-borne and post-harvest diseases of Liliaceae. Chinese cabbage clubroot caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae was found to be highly virulent in Chinese cabbage, turnips, and cabbage. In this study, the endophytic bacterium Flavobacterium hercynium EPB-C313, which was isolated from Chinese cabbage tissues, was investigated for its antimicrobial activity by inactivating resting spores and its control effects on clubroot disease using bioassays. The bacterial cells, culture solutions, and culture filtrates of F. hercynium EPB-C313 inactivated the resting spores of P. brassicae, with the control efficacies of 90.4%, 36.8%, and 26.0%, respectively. Complex treatments greatly enhanced the control efficacy by 63.7% in a field of 50% diseased plants by incorporating pellets containing organic matter and F. hercynium EPB-C313 in soil, drenching seedlings with a culture solution of F. hercynium EPB-C313, and drenching soil for 10 days after planting. Soft rot caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum was reported to be severe disease to Chinese cabbage in spring seasons. The antifungal bacterium, Bacillus sp. CAB12243-2 suppresses the soft rot disease on Chinese cabbage with 73.0% control efficacy in greenhouse assay. This isolate will increase the utilization of rhizobacteria species as biocontrol agents against soft rot disease of vegetable crops. Sclerotinia rot caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum has been reported on lettuce during winter. An antifungal isolate of Pseudomonas corrugata CAB07024-3 was tested in field bioassays for its ability to suppress scleritinia rot. This antagonistic microorganism showed four-year average effects of 63.1% of the control in the same field. Furthermore, P. corrugata CAB07024-3 has a wide antifungal spectrum against plant pathogens, including Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Sclerotium cepivorum, Botrytis cinerea, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Phytophotra capsici, and Pythium myriotylum.