• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제89권3호
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• pp.253-263
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• 2024

Slope stability is generally paid more attention to in slope protection works, especially for slope containing weak layers. Two indexes of safety factor and failure model are selected to perform slope stability. Moreover, the finite element limit analysis method comprehensively combines the advantage of the limit analysis method and the finite element method obtaining the upper and lower bounds of the safety factor and the failure mode under the slope stability limit state. In this study, taking a waste dump containing a weak layer as an engineering background, the finite element limit analysis method is adopted to explore the potential failure mode. Meanwhile, the sensitivity analysis of slope stability is performed on geometrical and geotechnical parameters of the waste dump. The results show that the failure mode of the waste dump slope is two wedges if the weak layer is located on the ground surface (Model A), while the slope can be observed as three wedges failure if the weak layer is below the ground surface (Model B). In addition, both failure modes are highly sensitive to the friction angle of the weak layer and the shear strength of waste disposal, and moderately sensitive to the heap height, the dip angle and cohesion of the weak layer, while the toe cutting has limited effect on the slope stability. Moreover, the sensitivity to the excavation of the ground depends on the location of the weak layer and failure mode.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.424-434
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• 2020

Background: Amino acids are one of the major constituents in Panax ginseng, including neutral amino acid, acidic amino acid, and basic amino acid. However, whether these amino acids play a role in ginsenoside conversion during the steaming process has not yet been elucidated. Methods: In the present study, to elucidate the role of amino acids in ginsenoside transformation from fresh ginseng to red ginseng, an amino acids impregnation pretreatment was applied during the steaming process at 120℃. Acidic glutamic acid and basic arginine were used for the acid impregnation treatment during the root steaming. The ginsenosides contents, pH, browning intensity, and free amino acids contents in untreated and amino acid-treated P. ginseng samples were determined. Results: After 2 h of steaming, the concentration of less polar ginsenosides in glutamic acid-treated P. ginseng was significantly higher than that in untreated P. ginseng during the steaming process. However, the less polar ginsenosides in arginine-treated P. ginseng increased slightly. Meanwhile, free amino acids contents in fresh P. ginseng, glutamic acid-treated P. ginseng, and arginine-treated P. ginseng significantly decreased during steaming from 0 to 2h. The pH also decreased in P. ginseng samples at high temperatures. The pH decrease in red ginseng was closely related to the decrease in basic amino acids levels during the steaming process. Conclusion: Amino acids can remarkably affect the acidity of P. ginseng sample by altering the pH value. They were the main influential factors for the ginsenoside transformation. These results are useful in elucidating why and how steaming induces the structural change of ginsenoside inP. ginseng and also provides an effective and green approach to regulate the ginsenoside conversion using amino acids during the steaming process.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.405-412
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• 2020

Background: Root rot is a serious destructive disease of Panax notoginseng, a famous cultivated araliaceous herb called Sanqi or Tianqi in Southwest China. Methods: The chemical substances of Sanqi rot roots were explored by chromatographic techniques. MS, 1D/2D-NMR, and single crystal X-ray diffraction were applied to determine the structures. Murine macrophage RAW264.7 and five human cancer cell lines were used separately for evaluating the antiinflammatory and cytotoxic activities. Results and Conclusion: Thirty dammarane-type triterpenes and saponins were isolated from the rot roots of P. notoginseng. Among them, seven triterpenes, namely, 20(S)-dammar-25-ene-24(S)-hydroperoxyl-3β,6α,12β,20-tetrol (1), 20(S)-dammar-3-oxo-23-ene-25-hydroperoxyl-6α,12β,20-triol (2), 20(S)-dammar-12-oxo-23-ene-25-hydroperoxyl-3β,6α,20-triol (3), 20(S)-dammar-3-oxo-23-ene-25-hydroperoxyl-12β,20-diol (4), 20(S),24(R)-epoxy-3,4-seco-dammar-25-hydroxy-12-one-3-oic acid (5), 20(S),24(R)-epoxy-3,4-seco-dammar-25-hydroxy-12-one-3-oic acid methyl ester (6), and 6α-hydroxy-22,23,24,25,26,27-hexanordammar-3,12,20-trione (7), are new compounds. In addition, 12 known ones (12-16 and 19-25) were reported in Sanqi for the first time. The new Compound 1 showed comparable antiinflammatory activity on inhibition of NO production to the positive control, whereas the known compounds 9, 12, 13, and 16 displayed moderate cytotoxicities against five human cancer cell lines. The results will provide scientific basis for understanding the chemical constituents of Sanqi rot roots and new candidates for searching antiinflammatory and antitumor agents.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.230-237
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• 2015

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Chronic gut inflammation is recognized as a risk factor for tumor development, including CRC. American ginseng is a very commonly used ginseng species in the West. Methods: A genetically engineered $Apc^{Min/+}$ mouse model was used in this study. We analyzed the saponin composition of American ginseng used in this project, and evaluated its effects on the progression of high-fat-diet-enhanced CRC carcinogenesis. Results: After oral ginseng administration (10-20 mg/kg/d for up to 32 wk), experimental data showed that, compared with the untreated mice, ginseng very significantly reduced tumor initiation and progression in both the small intestine (including the proximal end, middle end, and distal end) and the colon (all p < 0.01). This tumor number reduction was more obvious in those mice treated with a low dose of ginseng. The tumor multiplicity data were supported by body weight changes and gut tissue histology examinations. In addition, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis showed that compared with the untreated group, ginseng very significantly reduced the gene expression of inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-$1{\alpha}$ (IL-$1{\alpha}$), IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, granulocyte-colony stimulating factor, and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor in both the small intestine and the colon (all p < 0.01). Conclusion: Further studies are needed to link our observed effects to the actions of the gut microbiome in converting the parent ginsenosides to bioactive ginseng metabolites. Our data suggest that American ginseng may have potential value in CRC chemoprevention.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제38권
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• pp.42.1-42.7
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• 2016

Background: The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical utility of an implant with a sandblasted, large-grit, acid-etched (SLA) surface and internal connection. Methods: Six patients who received dental implants in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chonnam National University Dental Hospital, were analyzed by factors influencing the success rate and marginal bone loss. Factors included patient's age, sex, implant installation site, whether bone graft was done, type of bone graft materials, approaching method if sinus lift was done, and the size of the fixture. In addition, the marginal bone loss was analyzed by using a radiograph. Results: All implants were successful, and the cumulative survival rate was 100 %. Average marginal bone loss of 6 months after the installation was 0.52 mm and 20 months after the functional loading was 1.06 mm. Total marginal bone resorption was 1.58 mm on average. There was no statistically significant difference in mesial and distal marginal bone loss. Conclusions: The short-term clinical success rate of the implant with an SLA surface and internal connection was satisfactory. Moreover, the marginal bone loss was also consistent with the implant success criteria.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제38권
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• pp.50.1-50.6
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• 2016

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of implants that were placed within the maxillary sinus that has a perforated sinus membrane by the lateral window approach. Methods: We examined the medical records of the patients who had implants placed within the maxillary sinus that has a perforated sinus membrane by the lateral approach at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Chonnam National University Dental Hospital from January 2009 to December 2015. There were 41 patients (male:female = 28:13). The mean age of patients was $57.2{\pm}7.2years$ at the time of operation (range, 20-76 years). The mean follow-up duration was 2.1 years (range, 0.5-5 years) after implant placement. Regarding the method of sinus elevation, only the lateral approach was included in this study. Results: Ninety-nine implants were placed in 41 patients whose sinus membranes were perforated during lateral approach. The perforated sinus membranes were repaired with a resorbable collagen membrane. Simultaneous implant placements with sinus bone grafting were performed in 37 patients, whereas delayed placements were done in four patients. The average residual bone height was $3.4{\pm}2.0mm$ in cases of simultaneous implant placement and $0.6{\pm}0.9mm$ in cases of delayed placement. Maxillary bone graft with implant placement, performed on the patients with a perforated maxillary sinus membrane did not fail, and the cumulative implant survival rate was 100%. Conclusions: In patients with perforations of the sinus mucosa, sinus elevation and implant placement are possible regardless of the location and size of membrane perforation. Repair using resorbable collagen membrane is a predictable and reliable technique.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.95-104
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• 2005

TRIGA 연구로의 해체 시 발생하는 금속성 폐기물의 용융기술을 확립하기 위한 기초연구로 전기로 내에서 방사성 핵종(Co, Cs, Sr)을 포함한 알루미늄의 용융 시 용융온도, 용융시간 및 플럭스(flux)의 종류가 핵종의 분배 거동에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 플럭스의 종류에 따라 다소 차이는 있으나, 플럭스의 첨가로 알루미늄 용융체의 유동성이 증가됨을 확인할 수 있었다 용융 후주괴(ingot) 및 슬래그(slag) 시료의 XRD분석을 통해 핵종이 주괴에서 슬래그 상으로 이동하고 슬래그를 구성하고 있는 산화알루미늄과 결합하여 안정한 화합물을 형성함을 알 수 있었다. 슬래그의 발생량은 용융온도와 용융시간이 증가할수록 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 증가속도는 플럭스의 종류에 따라 차이를 보였다. 핵종 중 Co는 용융온도가 증가함에 따라 주괴 내 에서는 감소하였으나 슬래그 상에서는 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 실험조건에 따라 최대 90$\%$까지 주괴에서 슬래그로 이동하였다. 휘발성이 강한 Cs과 Sr은 대부분이 슬래그와 분진으로 이동하여 매우 높은 제염계수를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.217-226
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• 2006

원자력연구소 핫셀의 구조와 오염특성이 조사되었다. SEM 측정결과 핫셀 내부에 부착된 고방사능 분진의 크기는 $0.2{\sim}10{\mu}m$이었다. 사이클론의 최적 Vortex finder의 길이는 49 mm이고, 모의입자 유입속도는 15m/sec가 적합했다. 이때 $3{\mu}m$의 포집효율은 약 85%였다. 모의 입자 유입속도가 15m/sec보다 빠를 때, 포집효율의 증가율은 크지 않았다. 유입가스의 온도가 증가할 때, 포집효율은 약간 감소했다. Vortex finder의 길이가 증가할수록 사이클론내의 압력강하는 커졌다. Cut size diameter는 Reynolds number의 증가와 함께 감소했다. 측정된 Reynolds number에 근거하면, 사이클론 내부는 난류이고 이 난류는 사이클론 내의 압력강하에 원인이 된다고 사료된다. $Stk^{1/2}_{50}$는 Re 값의 증가와 함께 감소하고, Re의 값이 커질 때에서 일정한 값에 수렴했다. 즉, 6000-8000의 Re에서 $Stk^{1/2}_{50}$는 약 0.045를 나타냈다.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.161-170
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• 2006

PFC 제염기술은 원자력연구시설 핫셀 내부의 바닥이나 장치표면에 부착된 고방사능분진을 제거하기 위한 방법 중의 하나이다. 고가의 PFC 제염용액을 회수 정제후 재사용하고, 2차폐기물발생을 획기적으로 줄일 수 있는 여과장치를 개발하였다. PFC 매질 내 현탁성 방사성입자를 제거하기 위해 오염특성에 적합한 여과장치를 개발하고 입자제거 성능평가시험을 수행하였다. 개발된 PFC 여과장치는 핫셀 내부로 들어갈 수 있게 알맞은 크기와 무게로 제작되었으며 바퀴와 고리를 부착하여 이동이 용이하다. PFC 여과장치의 성능평가결과 모의입자의 농도 증가 시 flux가 감소하였고, Pre-filter($1.4{\mu}m$)와 final-filter($0.2{\mu}m$) 두개를 장착하여 여과시간에 따른 flux의 감소를 개선하였다. 개발된 PFC 여과장치는 분당 약 0.2L의 PFC 폐액을 처리 할 수 있다.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.356-364
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• 1997

분화된 갑상선암의 수술후 경과 관찰에서 암조직의 잔류, 전이, 혹은 재발로 생각하여 치료적 용량의 방사성 옥소를 투여한 30명의 환자를 대상으로 I-131 진단적 스캔과(5mCi 이하), Tc-99m MIBI 스캔, 갑상선호르몬 투여중의 티로글로블린(Tg(on)), 갑상선 호르몬 투여중단 후의 티로글로블린(Tg(off))및 I-131 치료적 용량 스캔을 시행하여 다음의 결과를 얻었다. 1) I-131 진단적 스캔의 양성율이 Tc-99m MIBI 스캔보다 13% 더 논게 나왔다. 2) Tg(on) 혹은 Tc-99m MIBI 스캔의 양성율에 비해 Tg(off) 혹은 I-131 진단적 스캔의 양성율이 Tg(off)의 양성 기준치와 상관없이 Tg(on)이 1.5ng/ml, 5ng/ml시 각각 14%, 18% 더 높았다. 3) Tg(on)의 예민도는 1.5ng/ml, 5ng/ml을 양성기준치로 할 경우 각각 68%, 50%로 나와 양성 기준치를 1.5ng/ml로 할 경우 더 높은 예민도를 보였으며 Tg(off)의 예민도는 양성 기준치를 10ng/m1, 40ng/ml로 할 경우 각각 77%, 59%를 보였다. 4) Tc-99m MIBI 스캔에 양성이면서 I-131 진단적 스캔에 위음성을 보였던 경우도 4예에 해당하였다. 결론적으로, Tc-99m MIBI 스캔은 갑상선 호르몬을 중단하지 않은채 Tg(on)과 함께 측정한다면 갑상선암의 재발을 스크리닝 하면서, Tg(off) 및 I-131 진단적 스캔을 보완할 수 있는 유용한 검사로 생각된다.