• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.1453-1461
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• 2016

Regarding 'mate' intake (infusion of Ilex paraguariensis herb, a staple beverage in temperate South American regions), most epidemiologic studies showed positive associations with risk of some cancers, (e.g. upper aerodigestive tract), but evidence on breast cancer (BC) risk is limited to a previous multi-site study, which reported a non significant odds ratio [OR]=0.85, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 0.67-1.09, p for trend=0.31) for the highest quartile of intake. The present study was conducted in order to further assess associations of 'mate' intake with BC risk. We combined two databases of women belonging to public and private healthcare hospitals. The sample included 572 BC incident cases and 889 controls interviewed with a specific questionnaire featured by socio-demographic, reproductive and lifestyle variables, and a food frequency questionnaire of 64 items, also analyzing 'mate' intake (consumer status, daily intake, age at start, age at quit, duration of habit, intensity of intake). ORs and their 95%CI were calculated through unconditional logistic regression, adjusting for relevant potential confounders. The highest quartile of 'mate' intake was inversely associated with BC risk (OR=0.40, 95%CI 0.26-0.57, p for trend <0.001). Stratified analyses also displayed strong significant inverse associations for 'mate' in frequent tea drinkers (OR=0.22), high energy intake (OR=0.23), high body mass index (OR=0.29) and in postmenopausal women (OR=0.36), among other results. As conclusions, we found evidence of a significant inverse association for 'mate' intake and BC risk.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권13호
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• pp.5223-5227
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• 2014

Background: Findings of epidemiologic studies on the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and prostate cancer (PCa) risk have been inconclusive. We therefore examined the association between intake of fruits and vegetables and PCa risk in Iran. Materials and Methods: In this hospital based, case-control study, a total of 50 patients with PCa and 100 controls underwent face-to-face interviews. Regression analysis was used to examine the relation between fruit and vegetable intake and PCa risk. Results: A protective independent effect was observed for the highest tertile of total fruit and vegetable (OR: 0.33, CI: 0.04-0.30, p value<0.001), total fruit (OR: 0.30, CI: 0.06-0.4, p value=0.03) and total vegetable (OR: 0.31, CI: 0.02-0.21, p value<0.001) consumption. Within the group of fruits, a significant inverse association was observed for apple and pomegranate (p trends were 0.01 and 0.016, respectively). In the vegetable group, a significant inverse association was observed for tomatoes (p trend<0.001) and cabbage (p trend=0.021). Conclusions: The results of the present study suggested that fruits and vegetable intake might be negatively associated with PCa risk.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.452-456
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• 2003

본 논문은 화자 적응시 화자 독립 모델의 차수를 줄이고 MLLR (Maximum Likelihood Linear Regression) 알고리즘에서 요구되는 역행렬 횟수를 줄이는 방법을 제안한다. 주성분분석 (PCA: principal components analysis)과 독립성분분석 (ICA: independent components analysis)을 통해 모델 혼합성분 (mixture component)들간의 상관관계를 줄임으로서 모델의 차수를 감소하였다. 주성분분석 및 독립성분분석에 요구되는 추가 연산량은 화자 독립 모델을 훈련할 때 추가함으로써 화자 적응시에 추가되는 연산량은 극히 미소하다. 36차의 HMM 파라메타 차수를 PCA는 12차, ICA는 10차로 감소하였을 때 기존의 MLLR 적응방법과 유사한 단어 인식률을 나타내었다. 즉, 모델 파라미터의 차수를 n이라고 할 때 기존의 MLLR알고리즘에서 역행열 연산에서 요구되는 연산량은 O(n⁴)에 비례하므로 PCA는 1/81, ICA는 1/167만큼 연산량을 감소하였다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제6권5호
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• pp.429-435
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• 2012

Atopic dermatitis (AD) has become a serious epidemic in Korean children. We aimed to investigate the association between vitamin C, E and other nutrients, and serum total IgE/specific IgE levels in children with AD. A total of 119 children (0-24 mo) diagnosed with AD were recruited for this cross-sectional study from a medical center in Seoul. A 24 h recall was used to assess dietary intakes. Serum total and six food-allergen specific IgE levels were measured by CAP-FEIA. Serum vitamin E was also measured but only in 25 out of the total 119 participants. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to estimate the coefficients between serum IgE levels and dietary intake as well as serum vitamin E. Serum vitamin E levels showed a significantly inverse association with serum total IgE and all specific IgE levels (P < 0.05). Fat intake was inversely related with specific-IgEs for egg whites, milk, buck wheat, soy, and peanuts (P < 0.05). Positive associations were found between carbohydrate (CHO) intake and total IgE and specific IgEs to egg whites, milk, soy, and peanuts (P < 0.05). Vitamin C, E and n-3/n-6 fatty acids were not related with serum total IgE and specific IgE levels except for the association between buck wheat and vitamin E. In addition, there were no significant differences between males and females in dietary intake and serum IgE levels by student's t-test. Although dietary vitamin E showed no association with serum IgE levels, serum vitamin E drew a significant inverse relationship with serum IgE levels. The evidence seems to suggest that vitamin E may possibly lower total and specific-IgEs in children with AD, and that it is important to maintain a relatively high serum vitamin E level in children with AD.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.315-323
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• 2011

There are a few studies that reported the association of sleep duration with calorie intake and energy expenditure. Using cross-sectional data from a population-based prospective study, we evaluated the association of sleep duration with indicators of obesity including body mass index and waist circumference, calorie intake and its proportion of macronutrients, and physical activity. The study subjects were 4,226 male and female adults, who were aged 40 to 69 years and were free of diagnosed cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia at baseline. Robust regression analysis was used to analyze associations. The study found that sleep duration is inversely associated with waist circumference, calorie intake, and percent of calories from fat intake and is positively associated with percent of calories from carbohydrate intake and physical activity. The inverse association between sleep duration and waist circumference was stronger among men than among women. The inverse association between sleep duration and calorie intake was stronger among women than among men and such association was also stronger among obese persons than those with a normal body mass index. The positive association between sleep duration and physical activity was strongly demonstrated regardless of sex or obesity. Physical activity is positively associated with sleep duration independent of potential confounding factors including age, sex, income, occupation, marital status, education, smoking status, waist circumference, calorie and macronutrient intake, and alcohol intake.

• Composites Research
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2008

단일 탄소섬유에 부착된 반구형 미소본드 시험편을 제사하여 에폭시수지와 난소섬유사이의 계면전단강도를 평가하였다. 반구형 미소시험편의 경우, 드랍레트 미소접합시험편 및 역반구형 미소접합시험편과 비교하여 계면강도측정값들이 높은 회귀계수 및 삭은 편차를 보여주었다. 이는반구형 시험편의 메니스커스 부분이 다른 미소시험편보다 작으며 핀홀 부하장치의 선단과 접촉하고 있는 수지부분에서 응력집중이 감소했기 때인 것으로 사료된다. 이들 시험에 대한 유한요소해석결과, 반구형시험편에서는 수지/섬유의 계면부를 따라 전단응력분포가 응력모드의 전환이 없이 안정하였다. 또한 이들 계면강도 측정데이터는 미소 바이스의 선단과 핀홀 판의 선단과 같은 부하장치의 종류에 따라 달라졌음을 알았다.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.173-185
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• 2003

This study mainly intends to determine the factors for which dental technicians are satisfied with their jobs and how much the resulting job transfer rate is and thus to identify the correlation between them. For these purpose, 200 subjects were sampled out of dental technicians in Seoul and Incheon, and the survey was performed from July 19, 2002 to August 15 (for 25 days) with self-administered questionnaire. Out of all collected questionnaires, 131 pieces(65.5%) were addressed for this study. As for the tools for this study, the structured questionnaire was used with its proven reliability and feasibility, and the contents of questionnaire consisted of 32 questions on the basis of related references. The contents of questionnaire were categorized into 3 sections: General attribute of subjects; Factors for which dental technicians are satisfied with their jobs; and their intention of job transfer. The questionnaire consisted of total 32 questions which included general attribute of subjects(10 questions), factors of their satisfaction with jobs(17 questions) and intention of job transfer(5 questions). The data analysis was processed by computerized system with SPSS(Statistical Package for Social Sciences). Statistical analysis techniques included frequency, percentage, T-test, F-test analysis and regression analysis. As a result of those analyses, the conclusion can be summarized as follows: 1. As a result of analyzing the factors for which the subjects were satisfied with their jobs, it was found that there were significant differences in career and job title out of question items(P<0.001). It was also shown that the factors of subjects' satisfaction averaged 3.43, which was considerably higher value than I expected. It was found that job and management factors were major job satisfaction factors. 2. As a result of analyzing the intention of subjects to decide their job transfer, it was found that there were significant differences in job title and marital status out of question items(P<0.001). It was shown that the total average of the intention of their job transfer amounted to 3.06. It was shown that dental technicians have relatively higher intention of job transfer from their current work place. 3. It was found that there was inverse correlation between the factors of subjects' satisfaction with their jobs and their intention of job transfer(r=-0.490, P<0.05). Likewise, it was also found that there was inverse correlation mostly between the evaluation value for each independent variable region in term of each factor of job satisfaction and the value for the intention of job transfer. In view of these correlations, it was concluded that higher job satisfaction likely led to lower job transfer. 4. As a result of regression analysis so as to determine the influences of job satisfaction factors on the intention of job transfer, it was found that the highest influential factor was management factor. And it was shown that the test values of model were statistically significant and its explanatory power amounted to 54.6%.

• 한국농림기상학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.96-104
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• 2001

작물모형 등 생태계 관리용 의사지원수단의 적용공간이 점 단위에서 지역규모로 확대되는 추세에 따라 이들 모형의 구동변수로 가장 널리 이용되는 일 최고 및 최저기온 공간변이의 정확한 추정이 요구된다. 특히 고도변이가 심하고 지형이 복잡한 우리나라의 경우 국지기온의 결정인자가 다양하여 단순한 기존의 공간내삽기법을 개선할 필요성이 더욱 절실하다. 본 연구에서는 해발고도에 따른 일별 기온 변화양상을 분석하여 계절별 기온감율을 결정하고 이를 이용한 기온 공간내삽방법에 의해 일 최고 및 최저기온을 추정하여 그 추정오차를 기존 방법과 비교하였다. 먼저 기상청 63개 표준관측소에서 수집된 1999년 한 해 동안의 일 최고, 최저기온 값을 이들 관측지점의 위도, 경도, 해안 거리 및 표고에 회귀시켜 최적모형을 작성하고, 이 모형의 표고 편회귀계수를 기온감율로 간주하였다. 이 기온감율의 계절변동을 주기함수화 하여 거리가중에 의한 내삽과정에 표고편차의 영향을 추가하였다. 기상청 자동기상관측소 267개 지점에 이 방법을 적용하여 2000년 1월, 5월, 8월의 임의 날짜 최고 및 최저기온을 추정하고 이를 기존의 방법에 의해 추정된 결과와 비교한 결과, 오차평균, 절대오차평균, 그리고 평방근 오차평균 측면에서 연중 지속적인 개선효과를 보였다. 이 방법은 적용이 간편하고 추정간의 신뢰도가 높아 기존의 거리가중법이나 연평균 기온감율 적용법을 대신하여 하루 단위의 시간규모와 1km 이상 수 km 단위의 공간규모에서 실용적인 기온변이 추정법으로 사용할 수 있다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.290-299
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 상아질의 항복인장강도 (UTS)나 탄성계수 (E)와 같은 물리적 특성이 적용된 용매틀의 각각에 대한 Hoy의 수소결합 용해도 매개변수에 반비례한다는 가설을 설정하고 실험한 결과 가설이 입증되었으며 이를 토대로 다음과 같은 결론을 유도하여 보았다. 첫째는 탈회된 상아질의 인장 특성 및 물성이 가해진 극성 용매의 수소결합능에 밀접히 연관되어 있다는 것이며, 둘째는 낮은 수소결합능을 가진 용매는 교원섬유 층 내에서 새로운 펩타이드간 수소결합을 유도함으로써 탈회된 상아질의 인장력 및 탄성계수를 증가시킨다는 결과이다. 셋째로는 이러한 결과들을 토대로 높은 수소결합능을 가진 용매들은 새로운 펩타이드간 수소결합의 형성을 차단하여 탈회된 상아질의 구조적 특성을 유지시킬 수 있다는 결론을 도출하였다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.715-721
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• 2021

방사선 근접치료에서 잘못된 선원의 위치는 정상조직에 과도한 선량을 유발할 수 있다. 그러므로 아날로그 검출방식을 대체하기 위해 디지털 선량계에 대한 연구가 이루어지고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 선량계 성능 개선을 위한 기초연구로써 passive layer (PL)를 적용한 lead (II) oxide (PbO) 선량계를 제작하였다. 이후 Ir-192 선원의 조사조건에 대한 성능을 분석하기 위해 재현성, 선형성, 거리의존성을 평가하였다. 재현성은 PL-PbO 선량계에서 상대표준편차가 0.40%로 평가 기준 1.5% 이내를 만족하였고, PbO 선량계보다 개선된 결과를 보였다. 선형성은 선형함수 R²이 0.9995로 우수한 결과를 보였고, 선형함수의 회귀분석을 통한 기울기 분석은 PL-PbO에서 우수하였다. 거리 의존성은 거듭제곱함수의 회귀분석을 통해 얻은 기울기를 inverse square value와 비교하였을 때, PL-PbO 선량계는 PbO에 비해 +0.599 높게 나타났다. 본 연구는 고체선량계의 계측 구성에 따른 효과와 측정 변수를 제시하고 있고, 다양한 방사선 검출 분야에서 활용될 수 있다.