• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권7호
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• pp.2349-2355
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• 2023

In the TRITIUM project, an on-site monitoring system is being developed to measure tritium (³H) levels in water near nuclear power plants. The quite low-energy betas emitted by ³H have a very short average path in water (5 ㎛ as shown by simulations for 18 keV electrons). This path would be further reduced by impurities present in the water, resulting in a significant reduction of the detection efficiency. Therefore, one of the essential requirements of the project is the elimination of these impurities through a filtration process and the removal of salts in solution. This paper describes a water treatment system developed for the project that meets the following requirements: the water produced should be of near-pure water quality according to ISO 3696 grade 3 standard (conductivity < 10 µS/cm); the system should operate autonomously and be remotely monitored.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.398-405
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• 2023

Background: Starting from March 2020 until December 2021, different phases of Covid-19 pandemic have been identified in Italy, with several containing/lifting measures progressively enforced by the National government. In the present study, we investigate the change in occupational risk during the subsequent pandemic phases and we propose an estimate of the incidence of the cases by economic sector, based on the analysis of insurance claims for compensation for Covid-19. Methods: Covid-19 epidemiological data available for the general population and injury claims of workers covered by the Italian public insurance system in 2020-2021 were analyzed. Monthly Incidence Rate of Covid-19 compensation claims per 100,000 workers (MIRw) was calculated by the economic sector and compared with the same indicator for general population in different pandemic periods. Results: The distribution of Covid-19 MIRw by sector significantly changed during the pandemic related to both the strength of different waves and the mitigation/lifting strategies enforced. The level of occupational fraction was very high at the beginning phase of the pandemic, decreasing to 5% at the end of 2021. Healthcare and related services were continuously hit but the incidence was significantly decreasing in 2021 in all sectors, except for postal and courier activities in transportation and storage enterprises. Conclusion: The analysis of compensation claim data allowed to identify time trends for infection risk in different working sectors. The claim rates were highest for human health and social work activities but the distribution of risk among sectors was clearly influenced by the different stages of the pandemic.

• International Journal of Oncology
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.320-330
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• 2019

The aim of this study was to investigate the underlying mechanisms responsible for the anticancer effects of lupeol on human non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MTT assay and Trypan blue exclusion assay were used to evaluate the cell viability. DAPI staining and flow cytometric analysis were used to detect apoptosis. Molecular docking and western blot analysis were performed to determine the target of lupeol. We found that lupeol suppressed the proliferation and colony formation of NSCLC cells in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, lupeol increased chromatin condensation, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) cleavage, sub-G1 cell populations, and the proportion of Annexin V-positive cells, indicating that lupeol triggered the apoptosis of NSCLC cells. Notably, lupeol inhibited the phosphorylation of epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR). A docking experiment revealed that lupeol directly bound to the tyrosine kinase domain of EGFR. We observed that the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), a downstream molecule of EGFR, was also dephosphorylated by lupeol. Lupeol suppressed the nuclear translocation and transcriptional activity of STAT3 and downregulated the expression of STAT3 target genes. The constitutive activation of STAT3 by STAT3 Y705D overexpression suppressed lupeol-induced apoptosis, demonstrating that the inhibition of STAT3 activity contributed to the induction of apoptosis. The anticancer effects of lupeol were consistently observed in EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-resistant H1975 cells (EGFR L858R/T790M). Taken together, the findings of this study suggest that lupeol may be used, not only for EGFR TKI-naïve NSCLC, but also for advanced NSCLC with acquired resistance to EGFR TKIs.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.221-228
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• 2012

본 연구의 목적은 국내에서 생산 유통되고 있는 자원화조직체의 액비 샘플에 대해 이화학적 성상을 분석하고, 액비의 성분 균일도 및 화학적 특성을 조사하여, 향후 가축분뇨 '액비 품질인증제'의 '목표요소' 및 '평가요소'를 정립하기 위한 기초자료를 수집함에 있다. 연구 결과에 대한 주요내용은 다음과 같다. 1. 공동자원화센터 및 액비유통센터 약 150여 개소 액비샘플의 부숙도판정기를 통한 부숙도 판정 결과, 공동자원화센터에서 부숙 49%, 액비유통센터에서 부숙 33%으로 나타났으며, 공동자원화센터 및 액비유통센터 모두에서 중숙 미숙을 합한 비율이 50%를 넘었다. 2. 강원도, 경기도지역의 '부숙' 비율이 67%로 가장 높았고, 경남, 전북지역이 '중숙', 충북, 충남지역이 '미숙'의 비율이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 경기도, 강원도지역을 제외한 타 지역의 액비는 중숙과 미숙의 합이 60% 이상을 차지하였다. 3. 지역별 액비의 이화학적 성상 비교 결과 대부분의 항목에서 농도편차가 큰 것으로 나타나, 균질도는 매우 낮은 것으로 확인되었으며, 특히 T-N과 $NH_4$-N에서 농도편차가 가장 두드러지게 나타났다. 4. 일반적으로 안정화된 퇴비의 경우 암모니아성 질소의 농도는 매우 낮으며, 질산성 질소의 농도가 높은 것으로 알려져 있으며, 이들 인자를 퇴비 숙성도의 지표로 활용하고 있다 (황, 2009). 최 등의 연구에 의하면 돈분뇨 액비를 장기간 폭기하였을 때 부숙이 진행됨에 따라 EC와 암모니아 ($NH_3$)의 농도가 낮아지는 경향을 나타낸다고 보고하고 있다. 이와 같은 연구결과는 액비의 부숙도 판정과 이화학적 성상에 대해 비교적 밀접하게 상관성을 가지는 항목으로서 T-N, $NH_4$-N, $NO_3$-N, EC, $SCOD_{Mn}$, ORP으로 유사하게 나타났다. 5. '부숙' 판정된 액비의 이화학적 평균 성상은 T-N 829 mg/L, $NH_4$-N 517 mg/L, $NO_3$-N 151 mg/L, $SCOD_{Mn}$ 1,205 mg/L, EC 10.32 mS/cm, ORP -117.12 mV.로 나타났다. 최근 농업생산 방식은 화학비료, 농약 위주에서 친환경농업으로 패러다임이 바뀌고 있고, 소비자의 안전 농축산물에 대한 요구가 증가하고 있는 실정이다 (김, 2012). 액비부숙도판정기는 중금속, 병원성미생물, 항생물질 등 수의방역 및 위생적 측면에서는 한계를 가지고 있기 때문에 이를 보완 할 수 있는 물리 생물 화학적인 분석 및 조사 등 추가적인 연구가 필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.1-33
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• 1997

The objective of this study was to analyze the in vitro and in vivo corrosion products of low and high copper amalgams. The four different types of amalgam alloy used in this study were Fine cut, Caulk spherical, Dispersalloy, and Tytin. After each amalgam alloy and Hg were triturated according to the directions of the manufacturer by means of the mechanical amalgamator(Amalgam mixer. Shinhung Co. Korea), the triturated mass was inserted into a cylindrical metal mold which was 12mm in diameter and 10mm in height. The mass was condensed by 150Kg/cm compressive force. The specimen was removed from the mold and aged at room temperature for about seven days. The standard surface preparation was routinely carried out by emery paper polishing under running water. In vitro amalgam specimens were potentiostatically polarized ten times in a normal saline solution at $37^{\circ}C$(potentiostat : HA-301. Hukuto Denko Corp. Japan). Each specimen was subjected to anodic polarization scan within the potential range -1700mV to+400mV(SCE). After corrosion tests, anodic polarization curves and corrosion potentials were obtained. The amount of component elements dissolved from amalgams into solution was measured three times by ICP AES(Inductive Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry: Plasma 40. Perkim Elmer Co. U.S.A.). The four different types of amalgam were filled in occlusal and buccal class I cavities of four human 3rd molars. After about five years the restorations were carefully removed after tooth extraction to preserve the structural details including the deteriorated margins. The occlusal surface, amalgam-tooth interface and the fractured surface of in vivo amalgam corrosion products were analyzed. In vivo and in vitro amalgam specimens were examined and analyzed metallographically by SEM(Scanning Electron Microscope: JSM 840. Jeol Co. Japan) and EDAX(Energy Dispersive Micro X-ray Analyser: JSM 840. Jeol Co. Japan). 1. The following results are obtained from in vitro corrosion tests. 1) Corrosion potentials of all amalgams became more noble after ten times passing through the in vitro corrosion test compared to first time. 2) After times through the test, released Cu concentration in saline solution was almost equal but highest in Fine cut. Ag and Hg ion concentration was highest in Caulk spherical and Sn was highest in Dispersalloy. 3) Analyses of surface corrosion products in vitro reveal the following results. a)The corroded surface of Caulk spherical has Na-Sn-Cl containing clusters of $5{\mu}m$ needle-like crystals and oval shapes of Sn-Cl phase, polyhedral Sn oxide phase. b)In Fine cut, there appeared to be a large Sn containing phase, surrounded by many Cu-Sn phases of $1{\mu}m$ granular shapes. c)Dispersalloy was covered by a thick reticular layer which contained Zn-Cl phase. d)In Tytin, a very thin, corroded layer had formed with irregularly growing Sn-Cl phases that looked like a stack of plates. 2. The following results are obtained by an analysis of in vivo amalgam corrosion products. 1) Occlusal surfaces of all amalgams were covered by thick amorphous layers containing Ca-P elements which were abraded by occlusal force. 2) In tooth-amalgam interface, Ca-P containing products were examined in all amalgams but were most clearly seen in low copper amalgams. 3) Sn oxide appeared as a polyhedral shape in internal space in Caulk spherical and Fine cut. 4) Apical pyramidal shaped Sn oxide and curved plate-like Sn-Cl phases resulted in Dispersalloy. 5) In Tytin, Sn oxide and Sn hydroxide were not seen but polyhedral Ag-Hg phase crystal appeared in internal space which assumed a ${\beta}_l$ phase.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2004

We studied the magnetotransport properties of tunnel junctions with AlO and AlN barriers fabricated using microwave-excited plasma. The plasma nitridation process provided wider controllability than the plasma oxidization for the formation of MTJs with ultra-thin insulating layer, because of the slow nitriding rate of metal Al layers, comparing with the oxidizing rate of them. High tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) ratios of 49 and 44% with respective resistance-area product $(R{\times}A) of 3 {\times} 10^4 and 6 {\times} 10^3 {\Omega}{\mu}m^2$ were obtained in the Co-Fe/Al-N/Co-Fe MTJs. We conclude that AlN is a hopeful barrier material to realize MTJs with high TMR ratio and low $R{\times}A$ for high performance MRAM cells. In addition, in order to clarify the annealing temperature dependence of TMR, the local transport properties were measured for Ta $50{\AA} /Cu 200 {\AA}/Ta 50 {\AA}/Ni_{76}Fe_{24} 20 {\AA}/Cu 50 {\AA}/Mn_{75}Ir_{25} 100 {\AA}/Co_{71}Fe_{29} 40 {\AA}/Al-O$ junction with $d_{Al}= 8 {\AA} and P_{O2}{\times}t_{0X}/ = 8.4 {\times} 10^4$ at various temperatures. The current histogram statistically calculated from the electrical current image was well in accord with the fitting result considering the Gaussian distribution and Fowler-Nordheim equation. After annealing at $340^{\circ}C$, where the TMR ratio of the corresponding MTJ had the maximum value of 44%, the average barrier height increased to 1.12 eV and its standard deviation decreased to 0.1 eV. The increase of TMR ratio after annealing could be well explained by the enhancement of the average barrier height and the reduction of its fluctuation.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제38권7호
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• pp.854-867
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• 2014

지속적인 유가의 상승에 따라 국제 석유 자본들의 유전개발에 대한 투자가 활발하고 지속적으로 증가하고 있는 추세에 있다. 최근 5년 동안(2008~2013)에 인도된 드릴쉽(drill-ship)은 67척으로 그 이전 30년 동안에 인도된 척수의 두 배에 이른다. 그리고 최근에는 3,000 m 내외의 심해유전 개발이 증가하고 있다. 이에 따라 시추 장비와 시스템이 대형화 추세에 있으며, 이들의 운전을 위한 디젤발전기의 용량이 증가하였다. 디젤발전기 용량은 일반 상선과는 달리 고출력 및 고전압이 요구되며, 이를 충족시키기 위하여 V-type 320 mm 실린더 내경의 고출력 엔진에 대한 수요가 증가하게 되었다. 드릴쉽의 경우 일반 상선 대비 선박건조 기간이 길어짐에 따라 커미셔닝 기간 중 장시간 저 부하 운전이 불가피하여 엔진 윤활유 관리의 중요성이 대두되었다. 최근에는 선박인도 전 크랭크핀에 캠마모(Cam wear)와 같은 이상마모가 발생하였으며 시리즈 호선 및 관련 호선들에 대한 크랭크핀의 전수 검사 결과 정도의 차이가 있었으나 모두 크랭크핀에 이상마모가 발생한 것이 확인되었다. 본 논문은 실제 호선에 적용된 엔진 크랭크핀의 이상마모 발생 원인에 대해 이상마모 메커니즘 분석과 실증결과 분석을 통하여 재발방지를 위한 대책 방안에 대하여 논하였다.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.228-235
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• 1977

산업폐수가운데 유기성폐수로서 설탕, Ice cream 및 맥주공장폐수등 3종을 택하여 그중에 번식하는 유용한 미생물로서 생장도활성이 큰 효모균주를 분리하고 선정균주에 의한 폐수처리실험한 결과 최적조건하($pH\;4.5{\sim}5.5,\;30{\pm}1^{\circ}C,\;O_2\;0.2\;v/v/min.,\;600{\sim}900\;r.p.m.$) 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 분리동정한 Candida curvata는 3종의 식품공장폐수에 배양실험한 결과, 무기영양원 첨가시 생육이 양호하여 폐수처리에 이용가능한 균주이었다 2) 폐수의 멸균조작의 유무는 설탕및 맥주공장폐수의 경우, 배양결과에 큰 차이가 없었으며, 다만 Ice cream공장폐수의 경우 비멸균시 induction period가 훨신 장시간이었다. 3) 비멸균배양시 최대 비증식속도는 설탕, Ice cream 및 맥주공장폐수 순으로 각각 0.5, 0.5 및 1.0/hr이었다. 4) 접종량을 늘리면, 비멸균시에서도 induction period가 짧아지고 따라서 배양시간이 단축되었다. 5) 건조균체량은 설탕, 맥주 및 Ice cream공장폐수 순으로 폐수 $1{\ell}$당 각각 175mg, 628mg 및 857mg이었고, 균체의 조란백함량은 같은 순으로 각각 52%, 54% 및 54%이었다. 6) BOD 제거율은 위의 5)항과 같은 순으로 각각 49%, 80%, 및 64%이었다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.580-586
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• 1989

Penicillium sp. CB-20 이 생성하는 polygalacturonase의 최대 효소활성을 위한 pH는 5.0, 최적온도는 4$0^{\circ}C$였으며, 이 효소는 약산성의 pH에서 안정성을 보였고, 온도에 의한 안정성은 3$0^{\circ}C$였으며 4$0^{\circ}C$이상에서는 급격한 효소단백질의 불활성화가 진행되었다. 금속이온 중 $Mg^{++}$, $Zn^{++}$, $Ba^{++}$ 등이 활성을 촉진시켰고, Ag$^{+}$, Cu$^{++}$, Pb$^{++}$, Fe$^{+++}$, $Ca^{++}$, $Na^{++}$, Mnc 등은 효소활성을 저해하였으며, 본 균주가 생성하는 호소의 $K_m$값과 V$_{max}$값, 활성화에너지는 2.13$\times$$10^{-2}$mol/$\ell$, 104.17 $\mu$mol/min, 2,499 Kcal/mol 이었으며, pectin보다 polygalacturonic acid를 특이 적으로 분해하였다. 효소저해제 중 EDTA, DNP, $H_2O$$_2$ 등에 의해 효소활성이 제해되어 효소분자 중의 금속이 활성에 관여하며, 말단 아미노기와 histidine의 imidazole기가 효소활성에 관여함이 입증되었던 반면에 효소분자 중 SH기는 활성에 관여하지 않음을 알 수 있었다. 이 효소의 기질분해 양상을 종이 크로마토그라피로 확인한 결과 반응초기에는 monomer, dimer oligomer 등이 생성되었고 시간이 경과할수록 oligomer는 사라지고 monomer dimer 만이 생성되는 것으로 보아 endo 형인 것으로 판단되었으며, 효소의 과즙청징도 측정에서는 약 8 unit 에서 거의 청징화되었다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제13권9호
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• pp.1205-1209
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• 2000

The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of stimulation of follicular development with eCG on the peripheral levels of inhibin and FSH in Murrah buffaloes. Estrus was synchronized in five normally cycling females by insertion of Crestar (Intervet, Boxmeer, Holland) implants for nine days. Estradiol valerate was administered i.m. on the day of implant insertion. On the 10th day of the induced estrous cycle a single dose of 3000 IU eCG (Folligon, Intervet, Boxmeer, Holland) was given, followed by treatment with 25 mg of $PGF_2$ alpha (Lutalyse, Upjohn, Belgium) 48 h later. Blood samples were obtained during the induced estrus, on cycle day 10 (luteal phase), at the superovulatory estrus (43 h after PGF) and during the periovulatory period (64 h after PGF). Ultrasonography was done daily to monitor follicular development. Plasma concentrations of inhibin and FSH were determined by specific radioimmunoassays. Differences between $mean{\pm}SEM$ values of different phases of the cycle were compared by ANOVA. The mean number of small (2-5 mm), medium (6-9 mm) and large (>10 mm) follicles observed two days after eCG treatment and on the day of superovulatory estrus was $2.8{\pm}0.31$, $5.2{\pm}0.30$ and $1.4{\pm}0.09$ and $1.9{\pm}0.21$, $2.8{\pm}0.40$ and $5.0{\pm}0.83$, respectively. The mean number of ovulations was $3.6{\pm}0.37$ and the mean number of unovulated follicles was $6.1{\pm}0.47$. Most of the follicles >10 mm in diameter had ovulated (72%). The mean ${\pm}SEM $ of plasma inhibin concentration $(2584.15{\pm}17.92pg/ml)$ during the superovulatory estrus was significantly higher $(p{\leq}0.05)$ than during the induced estrus $(749.87{\pm}17.29pg/ml)$, the luteal phase $(1099.54{\pm}24.98pg/ml)$ and periovulatory period $(1682.71{\pm}29.88pg/ml)$, respectively. $Mean{\pm}SEM$ plasma FSH concentration during the induced estrus $(10.35{\pm}0.41ng/ml)$ was not different from that during the superovulatory estrus $(8.52{\pm}0.39ng/ml)$, but was significantly higher $(p{\leq}0.05)$ than during the luteal phase $(2.81{\pm}0.42ng/ml)$ and periovulatory period $(5.7{\pm}0.28ng/ml)$. These data indicate that treatment with eCG in buffaloes for inducing superovulation results in a significant elevation in plasma inhibin levels and a decrease in plasma FSH levels during the superovulatory estrus. Thus, we suggest that the elevated plasma inhibin coming from fully developed follicles continued for a long time which results in inhibition of FSH leading to poor ovulation in the remaining follicles, which may be the cause of suboptimal superovulatory response.