• 운동영양학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.13-21
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• 2019

[Purpose] Chronic stress is a precipitating factor for depression, whereas exercise is beneficial for both the mood and cognitive process. The current study demonstrates the anti-depressive effects of regular exercise and the mechanisms linked to hippocampal neurogenesis. [Methods] Mice were subjected to 14 consecutive days of restraint, followed by 3 weeks of treadmill running, and were then subjected to behavioral tests that included the forced swimming and Y-maze tests. Protein levels were assessed using western blot analysis and newborn cells were detected using 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BrdU). [Results] Three weeks of treadmill running ameliorated the behavioral depression caused by 14 days of continuous restraint stress. The exercise regimen enhanced BrdU-labeled cells and class III β-tubulin levels in the hippocampal dentate gyrus, as well as those of thioredoxin-1 (TRX-1) and synaptosomal β2-adrenergic receptors (β2-AR) under stress. In vitro experiments involving treatment with recombinant human TRX-1 (rhTRX-1) augmented the levels of phospho-extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2 (ERK1/2), nuclear β-catenin, and proliferating cell nuclear antigens, which were previously inhibited by U0216 and FH535 (inhibitors of ERK1/2 and β-catenin/T cell factor-mediated transcription, respectively). The hippocampal neurogenesis elicited by a 7-day exercise regimen was abolished by a selective inhibitor of β2-AR, butoxamine. [Conclusion] These results suggest that TRX-1-mediated hippocampal neurogenesis by β2-AR function is a potential mechanism underlying the psychotropic effect of exercise.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.159-171
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• 2024

Purpose: Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers in Korea, and the proportion of upper-third gastric cancers has been steadily increasing over the last two decades. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of tumor location on gastric cancer prognosis. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 2,466 patients who underwent gastrectomy for pathologically proven gastric cancer between January 2011 and December 2016. The patients were divided into an upper-third group (U group; n=419, 17.0%) and a middle- and lower-third group (ML group; n=2,047, 83.0%). Clinicopathological characteristics, overall survival (OS), and recurrence-free survival (RFS) after surgery were compared. Results: The U group had more advanced disease than the ML group and a higher incidence of N3b disease for T3 (12.0% vs. 4.9%, p=0.023) and T4 tumors (33.3% vs. 17.5%, p=0.001). The 5-year RFS rate for stage III disease was marginally lower in the U group than that in the ML group (47.1% vs. 56.7%, p=0.082). The upper third location was an independent prognostic factor for both OS (hazard ratio [HR], 1.350; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.065-1.711) and RFS (HR, 1.430; 95% CI, 1.080-1.823). Conclusions: Upper-third gastric cancer shows extensive node metastasis compared to those located more distally in ≥T3 tumors. The upper third location is an independent prognostic factor for both OS and RFS and may have an adverse impact on RFS, particularly in patients with stage III gastric cancer.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.233-254
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• 2023

Purpose - This study aims to verify whether the effect of tax avoidance on corporate value is non-linear in the Korean financial markets. Design/methodology/approach - This study believes that the cause of the inconsistent empirical analysis results of previous studies that verified the relationship between tax avoidance and firm value may be an error in assuming linearity, and verifies whether a nonlinear relationship exists. The sample company in this study is a December settlement corporation listed on the Korean stock market, and the analysis period is from 2000 to 2021. In the empirical analysis model, Tobin's Q is used as a proxy for corporate value, tax avoidance is used as the main independent variable, and a regression model is designed with corporate size, growth rate, and debt ratio set as control variables. Findings - As a result of the empirical analysis, it can be confirmed that there is an inverted U-shaped nonlinear relationship between tax avoidance and corporate value. In the additional analysis using Ohlson (1995) firm valuation model for the robustness of the results of the empirical analysis, the same nonlinear value relationship between tax avoidance can be confirmed. Research implications or Originality - This study is considered to be meaningful in that it verifies the non-linear relationship of tax avoidance, which has not been attempted in previous studies. The meaning of the inverted U-shaped nonlinear relationship presented in this study is that corporate tax avoidance acts as a factor that increases corporate value up to a certain level, but rather becomes a factor that decreases corporate value when it exceeds a critical point. These results are expected to provide new perspectives and perspectives on tax avoidance to companies belonging to the Korean capital market.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제70권1호
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• pp.7-16
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• 1985

임목(林木)의 주체성인(主體成因)인 수간(樹幹)에 대한 각종(各種) 성장인자간(成長因子間)의 정준상관(正準相關)과 그의 관계적(關係的) 배경(背景) 및 수간(樹幹)의 총합적(總合的)인 변동분석(變動分析)에 의(依)한 수간적(樹幹的) 특징(特徵)을 파악(把握)함에 있어, 그의 최적기법(最適技法)을 탐색(探索)하기 위한 시도(試圖)로서 일본(日本)잎갈나무(Larix leptolepis)에 주성분(主成分) 및 정준상관분석법(正準相關分析法)을 도입적용(導入適用)하고, 얻어진 결과(結果)를 다음과 같이 요약(要約)한다. 1) 정형수(正形數)($x_8$)를 제외(除外)한 모든 성장인자(成長因子) 즉(卽), 수고(樹高)($x_1$), 지하고(枝下高)($x_2$), 망고(望高)($x_3$), 흉고직경(胸高直徑)($x_4$), 중앙직경(中央直徑)($x_5$), 수관폭(樹冠幅)($x_6$) 및 간재적(幹材積)($x_7$) 등(等)의 각(各) 인자간(因子間)에 강약간(強弱間)의 상관(相關)이 있으며, 특(特)히 흉고직경(胸高直徑), 수고(樹高) 및 중앙직경(中央直徑) 등(等)은 간재적(幹材積)과 고도(高度)의 상관(相關)이 있다(표(表) l 참조(參照)). 2) (1) 상장성장인자(上長成長因子)인 수고(樹高), 지하고(枝下高) 및 망고(望高) 등(等)의 합성변량(合成變量)과 간재적간(幹材積間), (2) 비대성장인자(肥大成長因子)인 흉고직경(胸高直徑), 중앙직경(中央直徑) 및 수관폭(樹冠幅) 등(等)의 합성변량(合成變量)과 간재적간(幹材積間), (3) 상장(上長) 및 비대성장인자(肥大成長因子)를 총망라(總網羅)한 6개인자(個因子)의 합성변량(合成變量)과 간재적간(幹材積間)의 정준상관계수(正準相關係數)와 정준변량(正準變量)이 각각(各各) $${(1)\;{\gamma}_{u1,v1}=0.82980^{**},\;\{u_1=1.00000x_7\\v_1=1.08323x_1-0.04299x_2-0.07080x_3}\\{(2)\;{\gamma}_{u1,v1}=0.98198^{**},\;\{u_1=1.00000x_7\\v_1=0.86433x_4+0.11996x_5+0.02917x_6}\\{(3)\;{\gamma}_{u1,v1}=0.98700^{**},\;\{u_1=1.00000x_7\\v1=0.12948x_1+0.00291x_2+0.03076x_3+0.76707x_4+0.09107x_5+0.02576x_6}$$ 등(等)과 같이 되어, 어느 경우(境遇)에서도 고도(高度)의 정준상관(正準相關)을 가지며, (1)의 경우(境遇)에는 수고(樹高)가, (2)의 경우(境遇)에는 흉고직경(胸高直徑)이, (3)의 경우(境遇)에는 흉고직경(胸高直徑)과 수고(樹高)가 각각(各各)의 정준상관(正準相關)에 절대적인 기여(寄與)를 하는 것으로서, 각종(各種) 질적성장(質的成長)의 총합특성(總合特性)은 이들 인자(因子)의 막강한 영향력(影響力)에 의해서 형성(形成)되며, 특(特)히 (3)의 경우에서 간재적(幹材積)과의 정준상관(正準相關)에 미치는 흉고직경(胸高直徑)의 영향력(影響力)은 기타(其他)의 인자(因子)에 비(比)하여 판이(判異)하게 큰 것으로 밝혀지고 있다(표(表) 2 참조(參照)). 3) 상장성장인자(上長成長因子)인 수고(樹高), 지하고(枝下高) 및 망고(望高) 등(等)의 합성변량(合成變量)과 비대성장인자(肥大成長因子)인 흉고직경(胸高直徑), 중앙직경(中央直徑) 및 수관폭(樹冠幅) 등(等)의 합성변량간(合成變量間)의 정준상관계수(正準相關係數)와 정준변량(正準變量)이 $${\gamma}_{u1,v1}=0.78556^{**},\;\{u_1=1.20569x_1-0.04444x_2-0.21696x_3\\v_1=1.09571x_4-0.14076z_5+0.05285z_6$$와 같이 됨에 따라, 각종 상장성장인자(上長成長因子)와 비대성장인자간(肥大成長因子間)의 고도(高度)의 정준상관(正準相關)에 있어 수고(樹高)와 흉고직경(胸高直徑)만의 기여도(寄與度)가 극(極)히 현저한 것으로서, 상장성장(上長成長)의 총합특성(總合特性)은 수고(樹高)에 의해서, 비대성장(肥大成長)의 총합특성(總合特性)은 흉고직경(胸高直徑)에 의해서 각각(各各) 형성(形成)된다는 사실(事實)이 확인(確認)된 것이다. 따라서 양인자(兩因子)에 대한 간재적계측(幹材積計測)에 있어서의 필수유력인(必須有力因子)로서의 과학성(科學性)이 입증(立證)된 것이라 생각한다(표(表) 2 참조(參照)). 4) 수간(樹幹)의 8개성장인자(個成長因子) 즉(卽), 8차원(次元)의 정보(情報)(특성치(特性値))를 설정(設定)된 유효목표(有效目標) 85%에 따라 3차원(次元)으로 간략화(簡約化)된 총합특성치(總合特性値) 즉(卽), 제(第) 1 ~ 제(第) 3 주성분(主成分)은 다음과 같다. 제(第) 1 주성분(主成分)($Z_1$); $Z_1=0.40192x_1+0.23693x_2+0.37047x_3+0.41745x_4+0.41629x_5+0.33454x_60.42798x_7+0.04923x_8$ 제(第) 2 주성분(主成分)($Z_2$) ; $z_2=-0.09306x_1-0.34707x_2+0.08372x_3-0.03239x_4+0.11152x_5+0.00012x_6+0.02407x_7+0.92185x_8$ 제(第) 3 주성분(主成分)($Z_3$) ; $Z_3=0.19832x_1+0.68210x_2+0.35824x_3-0.22522x_4-0.20876x_5-0.42373x_6-0.15055x_7+0.26562x_8$ 제(第) 1 주성분(主成分)($Z_1$)은 기여율(寄與率)이 63.26%나 되는 매우 높은 정보흡수력(情報吸收力)을 가진 "크기의 인자(因子)(size factor)"로서, 그의 주성분득점(主成分得點)(principal component score)은 인자부하량(因子負荷量)이 매우 높은 간재적(幹材積), 흉고직경(胸高直徑), 중앙직경(中央直徑) 및 수고(樹高) 등(等)에 의해써 결정(決定)되며, 제(第) 2 주성분(主成分)($Z_2$)은 입체적(立體的) 형상(形狀)의 지표(指標) 즉(卽), 수간(樹幹)의 입체적(立體的) 상사성(相似性)과 완구도(完溝度)를 나타내주는 "형상(形狀)의 인자(因子)(shape factor)"로서, 그의 score는 정형수(正形數)의 절대적(絶對的)인 영향력(影響力)에 의(依)해서 형성(形成)되며, 제(第) 3 주성분(主成分)($Z_3$)은 상장성장(上長成長)과 비대성장(肥大成長)과의 역관계(逆關係)의 현상(現象) 즉(卽), 수간(樹幹)의 세장(細長)(또는 굵고 짧음)의 정도를 표시(表示)하는 성장형상(成長形狀)의 지표(指標)로서, 이는 제(第) 2의 "형상(形狀)의 인자(因子)"가 된다. 이상(以上) 3개주성분(個主成分)은 그의 누적기여율(累積寄與率)이 88.36%로서 만족스러운 정보흡수역량(情報吸收力量)을 지니고 있다(표(表) 3 참조(參照)). 5) 본(本) 연구(硏究)에 적용(適用)된 주성분(主成分) 및 정준(正準) 상관분석법(相關分析法)은 적극적(積極的)인 이용개발(利用開發)에 따라서는 삼림계측(森林計測)(임목성장(林木成長)), 지위판정분류(地位判定分類), 삼림(森林) 및 임산업(林産業)의 경영진단(經營診斷), 임산가공(林産加工)(품(品))의 생산관리(生産管理) 및 기지(其地) 총합특성치(總合特性値)의 산정(算定)을 필요(必要)로 하는 분야(分野)에 많은 기여(寄與)가 있을 것으로 사료(思料)된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권18호
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• pp.8383-8386
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• 2016

Background: To evaluate the safety, convenience and effectiveness of 940nm diode laser for treatment of homogenous leukoplakia. Materials and Methods: Ten patients having homogenous leukoplakia which were diagnosed clinically were selected from an Indian dental educational institution for the study. Toludine blue staining was applied locally over the lesion. The area where there was increased uptake of stain was excised using a 940 nm EZLASE TM diode laser (BIOLASE-USA). Results: Although various treatment modalities have been tried and the search continues for novel treatment modalities for complete removal of homogenous leukoplakia, from results of our preliminary pilot study it is clear that the use of 940 nm diode laser as a treatment modality for homogenous leukoplakia is a good substitute. Healing was perfect without any complication within a duration of 1 month. Pain intensity was also mild and absolutely zero on the VAS scale after 1 month follow up. Conclusions: 940 nm diode lasers are safe and can be effectively used as a treatment modality of homogenous leukoplakia, without any complication and without compromising health and oral function of patients. Considering recurrence factor, long term follow up for patients is a must.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.18-26
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• 2004

지하공사비는 전체공사비를 결정짓는 중요한 요소로서 일반적으로 동일한 층고의 지상공사비의 2${\~}$2.5배에 해당한다. 본 연구에서 지하주차장 층고를 대폭적으로 감소할 수 있는 일방향 슬래브 구조도와 최소깊이 U형보를 제안하였다. 최적설계에 의해 제안된 U형보는 기존의 직사각형 단면보다 보깊이를 최소 12${\~}$34cm 까지 감축이 가능할 것으로 예상된다. 본 연구에서 두 개의 대표적인 실물크기 U형보를 실험하였다. 이 실험에서 U형보는 설계하중과 공칭강도를 상회하는 휨강도에서 최종 파괴되었다. 그러나 토핑콘크리트가 굳기전 단순지지 상태에서 시공 하중에 의한 휨균열이 발생할 가능성이 있는 것으로 판단되었으므로 보중앙에 가설 시공지주를 사용하는 것이 요구된다.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.112-120
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of interpersonal attitude (I+, I-, U+, U-) on communication competence in care workers for frail elderly. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey. The data were collected from 153 care workers for frail elderly using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using multiple regression with the SPSS/WIN 20.0 program. Results: The interpersonal attitude style of subjects was I+U+, and the score of communication competence was 3.53. There were significant differences in interpersonal attitude (I+, I-), and communication competence depending on age, education level, experience of personality type test (yes). Factors influencing on communication competence in care workers were interpersonal attitude (I+, I-, U+) and experience of personality type test with $R^2$ value of 48.5% (F=23.47 p<.001). The most influencing factor was I+ (${\beta}$=.36), followed by I- (${\beta}$=-.22), U+ (${\beta}$=.20), and experience of personality type test (yes) (${\beta}$=.16). Conclusion: It is needed to maintain the interpersonal attitude style (I+U+) of care workers. Continuing education program is needed for increasing communication competence especially for those fifties and over, and experienced care workers. Giving an opportunity for personality test is helpful to increase communication competence in care workers.

• 동의생리학회지
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• 제14권2호통권20호
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• pp.99-116
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• 1999

This study was undertaken to define the expression rule of six vital substances for human life(六氣) in Meridians and the rule of following of three ${\breve{U}}m$ and three Yan. In order to investigate the expression rule of six vital substances for human life(六氣), incident(標)-fundamental(本) and Ki of middle energizer(中氣) of three ${\breve{U}}m$ and three Yang(三陰三陽) were reviewed. 1, The rule of following is formed centering around fundamental Ki(本氣) between incident(標) and fundamental(本). And in case the ${\breve{U}}m$ and Yang (陰陽) disposition of incident(標) and fundamental(本) is different, whether the ${\breve{U}}m$ and Yang(陰陽) disposition of incident(標) and fundamental(本) is same as those of Ki of middle energizer(中氣), is the key point in following fundamental and activating of the vital energy(氣化). 2. As twelve channels(十二經脈) have not only fundamental Ki(本氣) but also Ki of middle energizer(中氣) at the same time, in expression of six vital substances for human life(六氣), if the fundamental Ki(本氣) is stronger, fundamental Ki(本氣) can be expressed or if the fundamental Ki(本氣) is weaker, Ki of middle energizer(中氣) can be expressed. 3. Twelve channels which is connected with each other through the relation of the interior and the exterior can be regarded as a system, in which Wind(風) and Fire(火), Dryness(燥) and Dampness(濕), Cold(寒) and Heat(熱) maintain balance through mutual control. 4. We can see that in the disease caused by the unbalance of six vital substances for human life(六氣), expression of six pathogenic factor and controlment of six vital substances for human life(六氣) are made up after the following one in the rule of following(從化規律).

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.2251-2256
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• 2015

To study effects of cellular FLICE (FADD-like IL-$1{\beta}$-converting enzyme)-inhibitory protein (c-FLIP) inhibition by RNA interference (RNAi) on sensitivity of U2OS cells to tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL)-induced apoptosis, plasmid pSUPER-c-FLIP-siRNA was constructed and then transfected into U2OS cells. A stable transfection cell clone U2OS/pSUPER-c-FLIP-siRNA was screened from the c-FLIP-siRNA transfected cells. RT-PCR and Western blotting were applied to measure the expression of c-FLIP at the levels of mRNA and protein. The results indicated that the expression of c-FLIP was significantly suppressed by the c-FLIP-siRNA in the cloned U2OS/pSUPER-c-FLIP-siRNA as compared with the control cells of U2OS/pSUPER. The cloned cell line of U2OS/pSUPER-c-FLIP-siRNA was further examined for TRAILinduced cell death and apoptosis in the presence of a pan-antagonist of inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (IAPs) AT406, with or without 4 hrs pretreatment with rocaglamide, an inhibitor of c-FLIP biosynthesis, for 24 hrs. Cell death effects and apoptosis were measured by the methods of MTT assay with 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and flow cytometry, respectively. The results indicated that TRAIL-induced cell death in U2OS/pSUPER-c-FLIP-siRNA was increased compared with control cells U2OS/pSUPER in the presence or absence of AT406. Flow cytometry indicated that TRAIL-induced cell death effects proceeded through cell apoptosis pathway. However, in the presence of rocaglamide, cell death or apoptotic effects of TRAIL were similar and profound in both cell lines, suggesting that the mechanism of action for both c-FLIP-siRNA and rocaglamide was identical. We conclude that the inhibition of c-FLIP by either c-FLIP-siRNA or rocaglamide can enhance the sensitivity of U2OS to TRAIL-induced apopotosis, suggesting that inhibition of c-FLIP is a good target for anti-cancer therapy.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.71-86
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• 2008

Purpose : This study was to examine the influence of job stress of 119 Emergency Medical Technician on fatigue and job satisfaction. Methods : Subjects of this study were 228 Emergency Medical Technicians who worked at 119 Safety Center of total 92 fire stations in 12 cities of Gyeonggido including U, N, H, B, A, S, Y, G, G, G, P and I and the period of data collection was from July 11 to Sep. 10, 2007. Collected data were analyzed with SPSS 14.0 version. Results : Conclusions of this study were as follows. 1) Factor related to organization among job stress factors had the greatest influence on fatigue (B = 0.334, p < 0.01), followed by crisis situation factor (B = 0.2042, p < 0.01), inappropriate treatment factor (B = 0.174, p < 0.05), role conflict factor as special job (B = 0.109, p < 0.05) and professional knowledge and technique factor (B = 0.109, p < 0.05), and the influence of job stress factors on fatigue was explained as $R^2=0.340$. 2) Mental burden factor of job stress factors had the greatest influence on job satisfaction (B = -0.606, p < 0.01), followed by organization factor (B = -0.473, p < 0.01) and interpersonal relation and conflict factor (B = -0.339, p < 0.01), and the influence of job stress factor on fatigue was explained as $R^2=0.308$. Conclusions : Job stress of 119 rescuer is increasing continuously and such an accumulated stress lowers the job efficiency. In order to reduce, job stress, it is important to extend(${\rightarrow}$ have) proper self-development, maintain close relationships and mutual correlations among members of organization in personal dimension and to solve the role conflicts, define the organizational roles and simplify excessive job description into concrete work.