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THE PERIODICITY OF THE SOLAR FLARE PRODUCTION DURING THE ACTIVITY CYCLE 22

  • TOHMURA ICHIROH;TOKIMASA NORITAKA;KUBOTA JUN
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.29 no.spc1
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    • pp.321-322
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    • 1996
  • Using the data on the occurrences of the Ho: and soft X-ray flares for the time interval of January 1, 1986-May :31, 1994, we have studied the middle term(30-300days) pericities of the solar flare production during the activity cycle 22. Power analysis of the time seies of daily H$\alpha$ flare index in the northern hemisphere shows prominent periodicities at 220, 120, 109, and 92 days(see Figures l(a) and l(b)), while in the southern hemisphere, those at 267, 213, 183, 167, and 107 days are apparent, though their peaks are not so distint as those in the northern hemisphere. Periodogram of daily soft X-ray flare index also reveal the periodicities at 279, 205, 164, 117, and 91 days in the northern hemisphere, and at 266, 220, 199, 162, 120, and 100 days in the southern hemisphere. Howeer, the 155-day periodicity reported for the earlier cycles, 19, 20, and 21, could not be confirmed in our analysis. to be submitted to Solar Physics; an extended abstract.

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Studios on the Battery Activity of Korean $MnO_2$ (국산 이산화망간의 건전지활성도 연구)

  • 김덕묵
    • Journal of the Korean Professional Engineers Association
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.15-18
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    • 1977
  • 국내에서 현재 생산중인 산화방간 4종을 비롯한 기타 여러 지역에 부존된 산화망간 시료와 수입한 산화망간 7종류 중에서 이산화망간의 건전지에 대한 활성도를 각각 실험해 보았다. 실험 방법은 강알카리성에서 Hydrazine Sulfate의 환원력을 이용하여 Activity Index Value를 구하였다. 그 결과 이산화 망간으로 직접 건전지를 만들어 방전시킨 방전곡선과 또한 $\alpha$.$\beta$.${\gamma}$.등의 결정구조가 활성도에 미치는 영향과의 관계가 잘 일치함을 알 수 있고 지금까지는 건전지용 이산화망간의 활성도를 시험하기 위하여 직접 건전지를 제작하여 장시간의 방전시험을 하였던 것을 본 실험에 따르면 Activity Index Value만 측정하여 비교 검토만 하므로서 간단히 그리고 빠른시간 내에 이산화망간의 건전지에 대한 활성도를 확인 결정할 수 있다.

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ALTERATION OF SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE-AND CATALASE-ACTIVITY IN HUMAN GINGIVAL TISSUES BY THE PERIODONTAL DISEASE SEVERITY (치주질환 심도에 따른 치은조직내의 Superoxide Dismutase와 Catalase의 활성변화에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Byung-Ok;Kwon, Young-Hyuk;Lee, Man-Sup
    • Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.39-49
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    • 1994
  • It has been believed that antioxidant enzymes such as CuZn- and Mn-superoxide dismutase and catalase protect the tissue from damage resulting from the oxygen derived free radicals($O_2\;^-$, $H_2O_2$ and OH ). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between activity of antioxidant enzymes including CuZn- and Mn- superoxide dismutase and catalase and inflammatory periodontal disease and periodontal parameters. For this study, the patients were classified into normal, gingivitis, adult periodontitis and rapidly progressive periodontitis, and then their papillary bleeding index(PBI) and probing depth were checked. Gingival tissues were surgically obtained from the patients during periodontal surgery, extraction, and clinical crown lengthening procedure. The activity of CuZn- and Mn- superoxide dismutase and catalase in the gingival tissues was measured by using UV-spectrophotometer by the same methods as Crapo et al. And Aebi did, respectively. The results were as follows : 1. CuZn- and Mn- and total-superoxide dismutase activity were significantly low in rapidly progressive periodontitis group in comparison to normal group (P<0.05). 2. In comparison of the antioxidant enzyme activity according to papillary bleeding index group(PBI), Mn-superoxide dismutase activity only was significantly lower in PBI 2, 3, and 4 groups than PBI 0 group(P<0.05). 3. Superoxide dismutase activity failed to show any significant difference according to probing depth. But significant]y high catalase activity was shown in deep pocket group (${\ge}7mm$)(P<0.05). In conclusion, these results suggest that the activity of Mn-superoxide dismutase among the antioxidant enzymes may reflect the inflammatory status of gingival tissue and that the decreased activity of superoxide dismutase may be one of responsibe factors for progression of rapidly progressive periodontitis.

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A Study on the Effect of Mers on the Management Performance of Tourism Industry (메르스가 관광산업의 경영성과에 미친 영향에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Su-Jeong
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.17 no.11
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    • pp.515-524
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    • 2017
  • This study is focused on finding out how Mers affects tourism industry. To achieve the study purpose we analyzed the differences of management performance of hotels, travel agencies and airlines before and after Mers occurrence. As the result of analysis, there were significant differences in the variables of profit margin ratio before income taxes and operating profit ratio as a profit index before and after Mers occurrence in the hotel firms. And in case of travel agencies, there were significant differences in the variables of debt to equity ratio and borrowings dependence ratio as a stability index before and after Mers occurrence. Lastly there were significant differences in the variables of operating profit ratio as a profit index and total assets turnover ratio as an activity index before and after Mers occurrence in the airlines. Therefore the managers should find an way to reduce the negative image of plague through the effective marketing strategy.

Effects of an Individual Health Counseling Program for Community: Health One-stop Service Program (지역사회 대상의 개인별 건강상담서비스 프로그램 중재 효과: 건강원스톱서비스 사업)

  • Kim, Hyun;Lee, Sok-Goo
    • Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.13-21
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    • 2012
  • Objectives: The aim of the study was to identify the effects of a community-level individual health counseling program for community. Methods: Data included baseline demographics, blood pressure, blood sugar, waist circumference, total cholesterol and health behavior index(body mass index, dietary practice guidelines score, physical activity, high-risk drinking) collected at public health centers in Chungnam province from January to September, 2011. Data obtained from the individual health counseling program in Chungnam province were analyzed using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and McNemar Test. Results: After the individual health counseling intervention, the results of health measurement index; systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, waist circumference decreased in the health risk group, while total cholesterol and waist circumference decreased in the disease management group. Health behavior change in both groups. Body mass index, moderate physical activity, dietary practice guidelines scores were improved. Conclusions: These results indicate that the individual health counseling program for community was effective in improving health behaviors and status. The results demonstrate that step-by-step counseling program development and intervention studies are needed.

An Empirical Study on Factor Associated with Mood Disorders in Elderly: Focusing on the Influence of Community Characteristics (노인 기분장애 영향요인에 관한 실증적 연구: 지역사회 특성의 영향을 중심으로)

  • Chang, Miseung;Shim, Ik Sup
    • Health Policy and Management
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.177-185
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    • 2017
  • Background: The mental problems of the elderly are at issue as a serious social phenomenon. The purpose of this study is to identify risk factors affecting the mood disorders of the elderly. Methods: The subjects were 1,779,236 aged ${\geq}65$ and participated in health screening. Dependent variable was mood disorders. Independent variables were consisted of community level (regional deprivation index and healthcare resources) and individual level (sex, age, insurance type, disability, smoking, alcohol, physical activity, body mass index, and healthcare utilization). Multilevel logistic regression was performed. Results: At the individual level, women, employed insured, severely disabled people, heavy alcohol drinkers, high-intensity physical activity, body mass index, and patients who had chronic disease and severe disease were significantly associated with mood disorders. As the age has increased, it has let increase of mood disorders. At the community level, as the regional deprivation index has increased by 1, mood disorders has been increased by 1.005 times. The intra-class coefficient was 7.04%. Conclusion: We found individual and community level factors are associated with mood disorders. Systematic approach is essential to reduce mood disorders.

Antihyperlipidemic Activity of the Ethyl-acetate Fraction of Stereospermum Suaveolens in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats

  • Thirumalaisamy, Balasubramanian;Prabhakaran, Senthilkumar Gnanavadevel;Marimuthu, Karthikeyan;Chatterjee, Tapan Kumar
    • Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.23-29
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    • 2013
  • Objectives: Dyslipidemia in diabetes mellitus is a significant risk factor for the development of cardiovascular complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the ethyl-acetate fraction of an ethanolic extract from Streospermum suaveolens on lipid metabolism in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Methods: Diabetes was induced by intraperitonial injection of STZ (50 mg/kg). Diabetic rats were treated with an ethyl-acetate fraction orally at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg daily for 14 days. On the $15^{th}$ day, serum lipid profiles, such as total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), were estimated in experimental rats. The atherogenic (AI) and the coronary risk (CRI) indices were also evaluated. Results: The ethyl-acetate fraction at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg significantly (P < 0.001) and dose-dependently reduced serum cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL, but increased HDL towards near normal levels as compared to diabetic control rats. The fraction also significantly (P < 0.001) lowered the atherogenic index (AI) and coronary risk index (CAI) in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that the ethyl-acetate fraction of Stereospermum suaveolens exhibits a potent antihyperlipidemic activity in hyperglycemic rats and suggests that the plant may have therapeutic value in treating the diabetic complication of hyperlipidemia.

Effects of Dietary Iodine and Selenium on the Activities of Blood Lymphocytes in Laying Hens

  • Song, Zhigang;Guo, Yuming;Yuan, Jianmin
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.19 no.5
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    • pp.713-719
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    • 2006
  • The effect of dietary iodine and selenium supplementation, alone or in combination, on peripheral blood lymphocyte function was determined in laying hens. Eight-hundred-and-sixty-four New-Loman laying hens were randomly allotted into 12 dietary treatments with different inclusion levels of iodine (0, 0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg), selenium (0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg) or their combinations for 24 weeks. The lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation index, concanavalin A (ConA) stimulation index, peroxide enzyme activity and phagocytosis to neutral red particles were tested. There were significant differences in LPS stimulation index, ConA stimulation index, peroxide enzyme activity and phagocytosis to neutral red particles in different iodine or selenium supplementation levels (p<0.05). The highest iodine and selenium supplementation both resulted in highest LPS-/ConA-stimulation indices (p<0.05). However, when iodine was lower than 0.2 mg/kg, the additional effect of different levels of selenium did not always result in significant differences in these indices. The results indicated that iodine and selenium may affect immunity in laying hens and, when the iodine level in the laying hen is lower than 0.2 mg/kg, a selenium allowance higher than 0.1 mg/kg may be necessary to improve immunity.

Effects of Health Education using Short Messaging Service of Cellular Phone (지역사회 대상의 휴대폰 문자메시지를 이용한 건강교육 중재의 효과)

  • Kim, Hyun
    • Korean Journal of Adult Nursing
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.241-249
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: The aim of the study was to identify the effects of education from using cellular phones and a short messaging service. Methods: Collected data included baseline demographics, blood pressure, abdominal circumference, total cholesterol, body mass index and health behavior index (Dietary Practice Guidelines Score, Physical Activity, Drinking frequency, Stress score, Subjective health status, and Action change stage score). Data were collected at public health centers in Chungcheongnam-do from January to December, 2011. Data obtained from Individual health counseling Programs in Chungcheongnam-do. Analysis was divided into health risk group and Disease management group, using a paired t test. Results: Following the education of using short messaging service of cellular phones Health risk group was a reduction in the systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, waist circumference. Disease management group was a reduction in the systolic blood pressure and body mass index. In both groups, there were improvement in the Health behavior index; dietary practice guidelines score, physical activity, stress score, subjective health status and action change stage scores. Conclusion: These results indicated that education using short messaging service of cellular phone for Community was effective in improving health behaviors and status. By applying the results, development of customized teaching messages for stable settlement is required.

Antiherpetic Activities of Natural Naringenin Alone and in Combinations with Acyclovir and Vidarabine (천연 나린게닌의 항허피스바이러스작용과 아시클로버 및 비다라빈과의 병용효과)

  • 이지현;김영소;이종길;이혁구;한성순
    • YAKHAK HOEJI
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.77-84
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    • 1999
  • To search for less toxic antiherpetic agents, the inhibitory effects of natural naringenin on the plaque formation of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) in Vero cells were examined by the plaque reduction assay in vitro. Naringenin inhibited plaque formations of HSV-l and HSV-2 in a dose dependent manner. It also exhibited more potent antiherpetic activity on HSV-l with selectivity index (SI) of 19.1 than on HSV-2 with SI of 5.7 The combined antiherpetic effects of naringenin with nucleoside antiherpetic agents, acyclovir and vidarabine, were examined on the multiplication of these two strains of herpesviruses in Vero cells by the combination assay. The results of combination assay were evaluated by the combination index (CI) that was calculated by the multiple drug effect analysis. The combinations of naringenin with acyclovir on HSV-l and HSV-2 showed more potent synergism with CI values of 0.28∼0.81 for 50%, 70%, 90% effective levels than those with vidarabine with CI values of 0.86-3.28.

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