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Breast Cancer Survivors' Efforts to Renew and Preserve Their Health in Taiwan

  • Wang, Hsiu-Ho;Chung, Ue-Lin
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.13 no.7
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    • pp.3195-3201
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    • 2012
  • Aims: This study was designed to describe the personal life experiences of breast cancer survivors regarding their efforts to recover and preserve their health in Taiwan. Method: The study utilized a qualitative research method, wherein purposive sampling, one-on-one, face-to-face, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted. The data were then analyzed using content analysis. Data were saturated after interviewing 15 cancer survivors. Results: Three common themes emerged: introspection on the cause of the cancer, realization of a harmonized lifestyle, and reflecting on the strong will to survive. Conclusions: These findings are helpful in understanding the relationship between breast cancer survival and individual efforts to restore and preserve health.

Liquid Boar Sperm Quality during Storage and In vitro Fertilization and Culture of Pig Oocytes

  • Park, C.S.;Kim, M.Y.;Yi, Y.J.;Chang, Y.J.;Lee, S.H.;Lee, J.J.;Kim, M.C.;Jin, D.I.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.17 no.10
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    • pp.1369-1373
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    • 2004
  • The percentages of sperm motility and normal acrosome on the liquid boar semen diluted and preserved at $4^{\circ}C$ with lactose hydrate, egg yolk and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (LEN) diluent were significant differences according to preservation day and incubation time, respectively. The sperm motility steadily declined from 96.9% at 0.5 h incubation to 78.8% at 6 h incubation at 1 day of preservation. However, the sperm motility rapidly declined after 4 day of preservation during incubation. The normal acrosome steadily declined from 93.3% at 0.5 h incubation to 73.8% at 6 h incubation at 1 day of preservation. However, the normal acrosome rapidly declined after 3 day of preservation during incubation. The rates of sperm penetration and polyspermy were higher in 5 and $10{\times}10^6$ sperm/ml than in 0.2 and $1{\times}10^6$ sperm/ml. Mean numbers of sperm in penetrated oocyte were highest in $10{\times}10^6$ sperm/ml compared with other sperm concentrations. The rates of blastocysts from the cleaved oocytes (2-4 cell stage) were highest in $1{\times}10^6$sperm/ml compared with other sperm concentrations. In conclusion, we found out that liquid boar sperm stored at $4^{\circ}C$ could be used for in vitro fertilization of pig oocytes matured in vitro. Also, we recommend $1{\times}10^6$sperm/ml concentration for in vitro fertilization of pig oocytes.

Determination of ethyl carbamate in maesil wine by alcohol content and ratio of maesil (Prunus mume) during ripening period (알코올 농도 및 담금비에 따른 숙성 기간별 매실주의 에틸카바메이트 함량조사)

  • Kim, Nan-Young;Eom, Mi-Na;Do, Young-Sook;Kim, Jung-Beom;Kang, Suk-Ho;Yoon, Mi-Hye;Lee, Jong-Bok
    • Food Science and Preservation
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.429-434
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    • 2013
  • This study was designed to investigate the formation of ethyl carbamate (EC) during the ripening of Maesil with sugar and Soju (19.5~35% alcohol contents) using a homemade method. Maesil, sugar and Soju were purchased at ordinary market in June of 2012. The preparation of sample for analysis was conducted by method of Henry et al. The analysis of GC/MS was used SIM mode (m/z 89, 74, 62). Quantification was performed in terms of the 62 ion and was based on an internal standard procedure. Good linearity was obtained with a regression coefficient ($r^2$ = 0.993). Low detection limits (LOD) was achieved 4.31 ug/kg and recovery for alcohol was 74.8%. During 90 days, fermentation with sugar was not detected EC (under LOQ). 15 days ripened Maesil wine contained EC between non detected~32.7 ug/kg and 90 days ripened Maesil wine was 19.7~87.4 ug/kg. Higher proportion of Maesil and Soju increased EC contents. EC levels were increased 32.7 ug/kg to 87.4 ug/kg in the ratio of Maesil to 35% alcohol-Soju (1:1). In the ratio of Maesil to 35% alcohol-Soju (1:3) was increased non detected to 69.7 ug/kg. After 90 days, Maesil wine was filtered Maesil through a seive and ripened by 180 days to investigate the formation of EC compared with non filtered. Treatment of filtered, EC contents was much higher level compared with non filtered. Therefore, this result showed that alcohol contents contribute to increase EC formation more than Maesil.

Traditional Foods: Historical Perspectives and Future Prospects (문화와 과학의 융합적 관점에서 본 전통음식의 역사 및 미래)

  • Kim, Hee Sup
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2015
  • Traditional cuisine reflects cooking traditions shaped by political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental conditions characterized by authenticity and uniqueness. Traditional food is not only a part of our cultural heritage but also a knowledge resource. Application of food science and technology in Korean traditional foods was reviewed from six points of view, including food preservation, fermentation, changes in food materials, utilization of food functionality, and packaging and development of cooking appliances. Books from disparate times were chosen in order to cover a wide range of materials from the past to the present. Food preservation and fermentation techniques were applied to various food materials. Combination of science and skills contributes to the accessibility of diverse food materials and better quality foods. Koreans use assorted and resilient plants, which have an abundance of functional substances such as food materials. Among cooking appliances, microwave oven and refrigerator are the most innovative products with huge influences on food eating patterns as well as lifestyle. Packaging effectively reduces post-harvest preservation losses, and better packaging has technical improvements for storage and distribution. Kimchi was chosen as an example in order to study technology from the past to the present. Availability of Kimchi cabbage, enrichment of functional ingredients, identification of useful microbial species, standardization of recipe for commercialization, prevention of texture softening, introduction of salted Kimchi cabbage and Kimchi refrigerators, and packaging were reviewed. The future of traditional foods in the market will be competitive. First, traditional foods market should be maintained to protect the diversity of food materials. Secondly, tailored foods for individuals should be considered using foods with functional properties. Information on health benefits would provide insights into health and traditional food products. Third, speedy transfer of new technology to the traditional food industry is needed to ensure food quality production and new opportunities in the market. Fourth, safety of traditional foods should be ensured without sacrificing the essential characteristics of culturally important foods. Improvement of logistics, distribution, and facility should be carried out. As demand for convenience foods increases, traditional foods should be developed into products.

Development of Act and Regulation in Environmental Impact Assessment (환경영향평가 제도변천)

  • Han, Eui-Jung;Kang, In-Goo;Mun, Hyun-Saing;Bang, Kyu-Chul;Jeong, Dong-Hwan
    • Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.85-92
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    • 1994
  • EIA has been developed as a tool for environmental protection into promulgation of the Environment Preservation Act in 1977, with the introduction of EIA concept in the Pollution Control Act amended in 1971. EIA system has been improved with the enlargement of project type, public participation, guiderline improvement, and amendment of Act and presidential decree. Also, this system has been developed to reduce adverse effects affecting environment and human beings for environmentally sound and sustainable development. This study is to analyze contents of Acts and regulations relative to Environmental Impact Assessment from 1971 to recently.

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A study of psychotherapy by means of oriental medicine though the Giungoroen(至言高論)-Focusing on Ancient clinical document (지언고론(至言高論)에 의한 한의학적(韓醫學的) 정신치료(精神治療)에 대(對)한 연구(硏究) (의안(醫案)을 중심으로))

  • Gu Byong-Su;Kim Geun-Woo
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.29-45
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    • 2001
  • Objectives: In order to overcome psychotherapeutic problems though the theory of oriental medicine by means of the Giungoroen(至言高論-wise saying and lofty opinion). Methods: This research was done by comparing the contents of psychotherapeutic ancient clinical document with the western medical method of psychotherapy Results: 1. Inquire into the clinical document, the psychotherapy is used treatment of wide area disease inclusive of neuropsychiatric disease different from the western medicine. 2. Inquire into the method of psychotherapy, the supportive psychotherapy and behavior therapy is applied. 3. In case of psychotherapy and treatment of medicines is done at the same time, treatment of medicines followed psychotherapy. 4. A viewpoint of Yusic(唯識-vijnaptim-atra)-a field of Buddhism, possibility of psychotherapy is showed. 5. A doctor's oriental thought and oriental medical Preservation of Health view was based. 6. The change of patient's the emotion and will is focused than disease itself. Conclusion: When western medical method of psychotherapy is complemented by a oriental thought and oriental medical Preservation of Health view, the good effects is hoped in psychotherapy.

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Review on Geumnaeng Method - Focus on Chinese Medical Articles - (금냉법(金冷法)에 대한 고찰 - 중국 논문을 중심으로 -)

  • Park, Haemo
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.73-81
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    • 2018
  • Objectives : 'Geumnaeng method'' is a well-known folk remedy, but It has not been studied in academia. This study was conducted to review the chinese published articles on Geumnaeg method (Jinleng method) of Chinese traditional medicine. Methods : The author searched Chinese published papers from 2000 to 2018 via CNKI(China National Knowledge Infrastructure) database by using keyword 'Jinleng', 'Jinleng method', and analyzed the papers covered Jinleng method health preservation, and classified them including periods, type of study, target symptoms, and comparison between countries. Results : 17 studies were reviewed. The study of Jinleng method in China began in 2005. 8 articles (47.1%) were review articles, 4 articles (23.5%) of the case report and case series, and 5 articles (29.4%) were clinical studies. Clinical studies have increased since 2008. Most of the studies related to genital disorders and sexual function were mainly performed. There were differences between Japan, Korea and China in Jinleng method. Conclusions : Various disease and symptoms was researched with Jinleng method in China. Research in China is more active than other country. We need to increase the level of evidence of Jinleng method's effectiveness through additional studies in the future.

A review on Camellia oleifera Abel.: A valuable material in food and medicine

  • Huynh Nguyen Que Anh;Le Pham Tan Quoc;Truong Ngoc My;Luong Ngoc Quynh Chi;Pham Thi Phuong Khanh
    • Food Science and Preservation
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.333-345
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    • 2024
  • This study aims to provide an overview of the research on the chemical composition, nutritional value, biological activities, and potential applications of Camellia oleifera seeds. Camellia oleifera Abel. (Theaceae) is a type of woody plant found in various regions, including China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. This plant is highly valued for its cooking oil, as the oil extracted from its seeds contains many unsaturated fatty acids (90%), mainly oleic acid (80%), and various biologically active compounds. Oil derived from C. oleifera seeds has been shown to possess numerous health benefits, such as reducing low-density lipoproteins cholesterol levels, preventing cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and regulating blood pressure. Apart from its oil, the seeds of C. oleifera also contain remarkable biological compounds that offer additional health advantages. Despite these promising attributes, C. oleifera has yet to be widely recognized as a potential source of raw materials for pharmaceutical purposes. This lack of popularity and awareness has hindered further exploration of its pharmaceutical benefits and other uses. Through this article, we hope everyone can better understand this plant and have more practical applications in the future.

Physical and chemical changes during processing and preservation of Korean native-bee honey at different temperature (토종꿀의 가공과 저장 중 품질 특성의 변화)

  • Kim, Eun-Seon;Eun, Jong-Bang;Lee, Jong-Uk
    • Food Science and Preservation
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.293-301
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    • 1995
  • Quality changes of Korean native-bee honey were investigated during processing and preseration at different temperature. There were no changes of HMF(Hydroxy methyl furfural) and proline contents, color and diastase activity in Korean native-bee honey, when the honey separated from honey combs at 20$^{\circ}C$ and 40$^{\circ}C$. However, at 50 and 80$^{\circ}C$, browning of Korean native-bee honey was shown, HMF content was increased rapidly and proline content and diastase activity were decreased. There were no changes of chemical composition in Korean native-bee honey during storage at 4$^{\circ}C$ for 6 months. But color was darken and HMF content was increased slowly in Korean native-bee honey during storage at 20$^{\circ}C$. During storage at 30$^{\circ}C$ and 40$^{\circ}C$, HMF content was increased highly, proline content, diastase activity and total acidity was decreased rapidly. It is recommended that Korean native-bee honey is separated from honey comb and purified at less than 40$^{\circ}C$ and stored at 4$^{\circ}C$ through 20$^{\circ}C$.

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Changes in the Components during Alcohol Fermentation of Potatoes Using Pilot System (Pilot system을 이용한 감자의 알콜발효중 성분 변화)

  • Jeong, Yong-Jin;Seo, Ji-Hyung;Lee, Joo-Baek;Jang, Sang-Moon;Shin, Seung-Ryeul;Kim, Kwang-Soo
    • Food Science and Preservation
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.233-239
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    • 2000
  • To proceed mass production and improve its quality, we fermented potatoes using pilot system and investigated the changes in components during fermentation. After liquefaction and saccharification of potatoes by Nuruk(group I), crude enzyme(group II) and glucoamylase(group III), sugar contents in all groups were 18brix equally. However sugar contents in group(II) and group(III) after 24hrs decreased deeply to 7.2 and 8.8 % respectively, after 24hrs. Alcohol content in group(I) increased slowly and was the highest such as 6.8% after 48hrs. Fusel oils in all groups were n-propanol, isobutanol and isoamylalcohol. The major fusel oil in all groups was isoamylalcohol. At the early stage of fermentation, free sugars were glucose, maltose and lactose. Glucose decreased deeply during fermentation and at latter of the fermentation, galactose was detected in all groups. The contents of total free amino acid were 516.57~569.98 mg% in group(I), 193.97~292.11 mg% in group (II) and 186.31~270.53 mg% in group(III). The contents of aspartic acid, serine, glutamic acid, alanine, arginine, and histidine were high in all groups.

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