• Integrative Medicine Research
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.388-394
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• 2017

Background: The present study optimized ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions to maximize extraction yields of glycyrrhizic acid from licorice. Methods: The optimal extraction temperature ($X_1$), extraction time ($X_2$), and methanol concentration ($X_3$) were identified using response surface methodology (RSM). A central composite design (CCD) was used for experimental design and analysis of the results to obtain the optimal processing parameters. Results: Statistical analyses revealed that three variables and the quadratic of $X_1$, $X_2$, and $X_3$ had significant effects on the yields and were followed by significant interaction effects between the variables of $X_2$ and $X_3$ (p<0.01). A 3D response surface plot and contour plots derived from the mathematical models were applied to determine the optimal conditions. The optimum ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions were as follows: extraction temperature, $69^{\circ}C$; extraction time, 34?min; and methanol concentration, 57%. Under these conditions, the experimental yield of glycyrrhizic acid was 3.414%, which agreed closely with the predicted value (3.406%). Conclusion: The experimental values agreed with those predicted by RSM models, thus indicating the suitability of the model employed and the success of RSM in optimizing the extraction conditions.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.25-31
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• 2018

Background: The purpose of this study was to find out how changes in knee angles in stable and unstable support surfaces affect the muscle thickness of core muscles. Methods: The subjects of this study were 25 male adult. Each knee angle of 120, 90 and 60 degrees, they were performed bridge exercise on the stabilized surface and on the unstable support surface using TOGU, and measured the muscle thickness of the external and internal oblique muscle and the abdominal muscles through ultrasound images. Results: There was no significant difference between the thickness of the rectus abdominis and the internal oblique muscle depending on the support surface and the knee joint bending angles. However, there was a significant difference between the external oblique muscle and the transverse abdominis muscle by knee joint flexion angle. Conclusion: While the muscle thickness of the core muscle was not significantly affected by each support surface during the bridge exercise, there were significant changes in the core muscle as a result of changes in knee angle.

• Medical Lasers
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.146-152
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• 2021

Background and Objectives Although lasers have been widely applied in tissue treatment, the light penetration depth in tissues is limited by the tissue turbidity and affected by its absorption and scattering characteristics. This study investigated the effect of using an optical clearing agent (OCA) on tissue to improve the therapeutic effect of 1064 nm wavelength laser light by reducing the heat generated on the skin surface and increasing the penetration depth. Materials and Methods A diode laser (λ = 1064 nm) was applied to a porcine specimen with and without OCA to investigate the penetration depth of the laser light and temperature distribution. A numerical simulation using the finite element method was performed to investigate the temperature distribution of the specimen compared to ex-vivo experiments using a thermocouple and double-integrating sphere to measure the temperature profile and optical properties of the tissue, respectively. Results Simulation results showed a decrease in tissue surface temperature with increased penetration depth when the OCA was applied. Furthermore, both absorption and scattering coefficients decreased with the application of OCA. In ex-vivo experiments, temperatures decreased for the tissue surface and the fat layer with the OCA, but not for the muscle layer. Conclusion The use of an OCA may be helpful for reducing surface heat generation and enhance the light penetration depth in various near-infrared laser treatments.

• Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.131-148
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• 2022

The paper presents the surface-modified NACA 2412 airfoil performance with variable cavity characteristics such as size, shape and orientation, by numerically investigated with the pre-validation study. The study attempts to improve the airfoil aerodynamic performance at 30 m/s with a variable angle of attack (AOA) ranging from 0° to 20° under Reynolds number (R_e) 4.4×10⁵. Through passive surface control techniques, a boundary layer control strategy has been enhanced to improve flow performance. An intense background survey has been carried out over the modifier orientation, shape, and numbers to differentiate the sub-critical and post-critical flow regimes. The wall-bounded flows along with its governing equations are investigated using Reynolds Average Navier Strokes (RANS) solver coupled with one-equational transport Spalart Allmaras model. It was observed that the aerodynamic efficiency of cavity airfoil had been improved by enhancing maximum lift to drag ratio ((l/d) max) with delayed flow separation by keeping the flow attached beyond 0.25C even at a higher angle of attack. Detailed investigation on the cavity distribution pattern reveals that cavity depth and width are essential in degrading the early flow separation characteristics. In this study, overall general performance comparison, all the cavity airfoil models have delayed stalling compared to the original airfoil.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.356-364
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 현재 임상에 사용되고 있는 opaque shade 복합레진의 opacity와 배경색 차단 능력을 평가하였다. 24개의 배경 시편 (직경 5.5 mm, 두께 3 mm)을 Tescera ATL Root dentin Mustard로 제작하고 배경판 레진 상에 7종의 opaque shade 복합레진 (Universal composite, Filtek Z350, Charisma, Clearfil ST, Palpaque Estelite, Esthet-X, Metafil Flo)과 통상적인 복합레진인 Estelite Sigma를 3.0 mm 적층 수복하였다. 적층된 opaque shade 복합레진의 표면 색상을 측정한 후, 적층한 두께가 0.5 mm가 될 때까지 0.3 mm 간격으로 적층된 면을 연마하면서 각 두께에서의 표면 색상을 측정하였다. 연마 후 각 두께에서 측정된 opaque shade 복합레진의 표면 색상과 적층 전의 배경판 색상, 그리고 연마전의 표면 색상 간의 색차를 계산하여 두께에 따른 배경색 차단 능력을 평가하였다. 또한 1 mm 두께의 시편을 제작하고 opacity를 측정하여 다음의 결과를 얻었다. Opaque shade 복합레진의 opacity는 Clearfil ST, Metafil Flo, Filtek Z350, Palpaque Estelite, Universal composite, Charisma, Esthet-X 순으로 감소하였다 (p < 0.05). Opaque shade 복합레진의 두께의 감소에 따라 $L^*$ 값은 감소하는 양상을, $a^*$ 값은 증가하는 양상을 보였다. 연마 전 표면 색상과 연마 후 각 두께에서의 색차 (${\Delta}E^*$)는 Clearfil ST 군은 모든 군에서, Metafil Flo 군은 1.0 mm 이상에서 3 이하의 색차를 보였다. 배경 색상에 대한 각 opaque shade 복합레진의 색차는 모든 두께에서 10 이상의 색차를 보였으며, Clearfil ST와 Metafil Flo가 가장 큰 색차를 보였다 (p < 0.05). 현재 임상에 사용되고 있는 opaque shade 복합레진들은 제조사에 따라 서로 다른 opacity와 색상을 가진다. 따라서 재료의 선택에 있어 적용하고자 하는 병소의 특성에 따라 opaque shade 복합레진의 opacity와 색상에 대한 충분한 고려가 필요하리라 사료된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.309-323
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• 2009

본 연구는 순면 잔존 치질의 두께와 후방 복합레진의 색상이 최종 수복된 치아표면의 색상에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 시행하였다. 배경판으로 사용될 복합레진은 Filtek Supreme (3M ESPE, St. Paul, U.S,A.)의 A1, A2, A6D, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C6D를 선택하였다. 배경판으로 사용될 복합레진 시편은 직경 10 mm, 두께 4.5 mm로 각 shade당 한 개씩 제작하였다. 순면 잔존 치질은 상악 중절치 치관의 순면을 제외한 나머지 부위를 아크릴릭 레진을 이용하여 매몰 후 저속의 Diamond Wheel Saw (Isomet ; Buehler Ltd, Lake Bluff, U.S.A.)를 이용하여 주수 하에 순면으로부터 2.5 mm 두께로 절단하였다. 절단된 상아질측 표면을 2000번 사포로 연마하여 2.2 mm 두께의 시편을 얻었다. 분광광도계 $Spectrolino^{(R)}$(Serial No. 3257-18522, GretagMacbeth, Regensdorf, Switzerland)를 이용하여 치아 시편을 9개의 복합레진 시편위에 접촉면에 수분이 있는 상태로 위치시켜 치아 순면색상을 측정하였다. 그 후, 치아시편의 상아질 측면을 1.0 mm까지 0.3 mm 간격으로 연마하면서 복합레진 시편위에 위치시켜 동일한 방법으로 색상을 측정하였다. 모든 시편에서 $L^{\ast}$값과 $b^{\ast}$값은 배경색에 무관하게 치아시편의 두께가 두꺼워질수록 증가하는 양상을 보였으나(p < 0.05), $a^{\ast}$값은 배경색에 무관하게 두께에 따른 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.1284-1291
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• 2012

선박 객체 검출 기술은 입력된 비디오 및 영상 데이터에서 선박 객체가 존재하는 경우 선박의 위치를 검출하는 기술로서 입력 영상의 환경 변화와 잡음의 영향에 따라서 검출 정확도의 편차가 높다. 이런 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 본 논문에서는 배경 구축 기법과 형태학적 연산 기반의 다중 선박 객체 검출 기술을 제안한다. 제안하는 방법은 배경 제거 단계, 잡음 제거 단계, 객체 기준 위치 설정 단계, 객체 재구성 단계, 다중 객체 검출 단계 등 5단계를 거쳐서 선박을 검출한다. 다양한 변수를 고려한 15가지 실험 비디오를 대상으로 한 실험을 통해서 98.7%의 검출율을 나타내었으며, 환경 변화에 강인한 검출을 수행하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 제안하는 방법은 해상 관제와 선박 자동 운항 기술의 기반 기술로서 유용하게 사용될 수 있다.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.228-234
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• 2024

현대의 적외선 유도무기는 표적이 방출하는 적외선을 탐색, 추적하여 표적을 파괴한다. 따라서 적외선 방사율이 낮은 소재로 표적을 덮으면 적외선 신호가 줄어들므로 추적을 피할 수 있다. 그러나 이 방법은 표적이 지표 배경보다 고온일 때만 유효하다. 지표 배경의 온도는 시간대에 따라 크게 변하므로, 표적의 방사율에 따른 표적 신호가 배경 신호보다 작아지는 야간에는 신호 대비에 의해 유도무기 광학계에 발각될 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 지상 표적이 적외선 스텔스를 구현하기 위한 최적 방사율을 지표 배경의 온도 및 방사율, 표적 온도에 따라 계산하고, 표적의 방사율에 따라 달라지는 표적 신호를 고려하여 유도무기 광학계가 수신하는 신호의 크기, 영상의 대비값, 조준 사거리(lock-on range)를 계산하였다. 또한 COMSOL Multiphysics 열영상 전산모사를 통하여 최적 방사율의 유효성을 검증하였다.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.111-119
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• 2009

Biogenic surface films, which are often present in coastal areas, may enhance the signatures of hydrodynamic processes in microwave, optical, and infrared imagery. We analyzed ERS-1/2 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Envisat Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (ASAR) images taken over the Japan/East Sea (JES). We focused on the appearance of the contrast SAR signatures, particularly the dark features of different scales caused by various oceanic and atmospheric phenomena. Spiral eddies of different scales were detected through surface film patterns both near the coast and in the open regions of the JES in warm and cold seasons. During field experiments carried out at the Pacific Oceanological Institute (POI) Marine Station 'Cape Shults' in Peter the Great Bay, the sea surface roughness characteristics were measured during the day and night using a developed polarization spectrophotometer and various digital cameras and systems of floats. The velocity of natural and artificial slicks was estimated using video and ADCP time series of tracers deployed on the sea surface. The slopes of gravity-capillary wave power spectra varied between .4 and .5. Surface currents in the natural and artificial slicks increased with the distance from the coast, varying between 4 and 40 cm/s. The contrast of biogenic and anthropogenic slicks detected on vertical and horizontal polarization images against the background varied over a wide range. SAR images and ancillary satellite and field data were processed and analyzed using specialized GIS for marine coastal areas.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.29-34
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• 2019

Background: The serratus anterior is one of the most important muscle for maintaining good scapular alignment in the shoulder joint. The pectoralis major and upper trapezius may also compensate for weak serratus anterior muscles. The push-up plus exercise has been identified as the optimal exercise for maximum activation of the serratus anterior. Objects: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in surface electromyography (EMG) activity of upper trapezius, pectoralis major, and serratus anterior muscles during push-up plus exercises on variously angled surfaces in subjects with winged scapula. Methods: Sixteen subjects with winged scapula (male=5, female=11) volunteered for this study. The subjects performed push-up plus exercise on four different tilt angles, namely $0^{\circ}$, $30^{\circ}$, $60^{\circ}$, and $90^{\circ}$. EMG activities in the serratus anterior, upper trapezius, and pectoralis major muscles during performance of push-up plus exercise were measured in all subjects. Data were processed from repeated measures one-way analysis of variance. Results: There was significant difference in the muscle activity of the serratus anterior on the different surface angles (p<.05). The results of the post-hoc analysis showed significantly greater serratus anterior muscle activity on a surface at a $0^{\circ}$ angle than at others tilt angles (p<.05). There was also significant difference in the ratio of serratus anterior to upper trapezius and serratus anterior to pectoralis major across the four surfaces (p<.05), and post-hoc analysis showed significantly greater values on the $0^{\circ}$ surface than on other tilts (p<.05). Conclusion: This study found that performing push-up plus exercises on a flat surface with $0^{\circ}$ and $30^{\circ}$ tilt angle achieves high activation of the serratus anterior muscle for selective strengthening. It can also take into account the sequential application, which is first performed at a $30^{\circ}$ and at a $0^{\circ}$ tilt angle for and effective but not excessive muscle activation.