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Application of Diagnostic Laboratory Tests in the Field of Oral Medicine: A Narrative Review

  • Ji Woon, Park;Yeong-Gwan, Im
    • Journal of Korean Dental Science
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.101-111
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of laboratory tests in the field of oral medicine can be divided into two categories: (1) medical evaluation of patients with systemic diseases that are planning to receive dental care and (2) diagnosis of patients with certain oral diseases. First, laboratory tests are commonly used to evaluate patients with systemic diseases who need dental management. A combination of multiple tests is usually prescribed as a test panel to diagnose and assess a specific disease. Test panels closely related to oral medicine include those for rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disease/lupus, liver function, thyroid screening, anemia, and bleeding disorders. Second, laboratory tests are used as auxiliary diagnostic methods for certain oral diseases. They often provide crucial diagnostic information for infectious diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses that are associated with pathology in the oral and maxillofacial regions. Laboratory tests for infectious diseases are composed of growth-dependent methods, immunologic assays, and molecular biology. As the field develops, further application of laboratory tests, including synovial fluid analysis in temporomandibular joint disorders, salivary diagnostics, and hematologic biomarkers associated with temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain conditions, is currently under scrutiny for their reliability as diagnostic tools.

Comparative analysis of the soundscape evaluation depending on the listening experiment methods (청감실험방식에 따른 음풍경 평가결과 비교분석)

  • Jo, A-Hyeon;Haan, Chan-Hoon
    • The Journal of the Acoustical Society of Korea
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    • v.41 no.3
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    • pp.287-301
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    • 2022
  • The present study aims to investigate the difference of soundscape evaluation results from on-site field test and laboratory test which are commonly used for soundscape surveys. In order to do this, both field and lab tests were carried out at four different areas in Cheongju city. On-site questionnaire surveys were undertaken to 65 people at 13 points. Laboratory listening tests were carried out to 48 adults using recorded sounds and video. Laboratory tests were undertaken to two different groups who had experience of field survey or not. Also, two different sound reproduction tools, headphones and speakers, were used in laboratory tests. As a result, it was found that there is a very close correlation between sound loudness and annoyance in both field and laboratory tests. However, it was concluded that there must be a difference in recognizing the figure sounds between field and laboratory tests since it is hard to apprehend on-site situation only using visual and aural information provided in laboratory tests. In laboratory tests, it was shown that there is a some difference in perceived most loud figure sounds in two groups using headphones and speakers. Also, it was analyzed that there is a tendency that field experienced people recognize the figure sounds using their experienced memory while non-experienced people can not perceive the figure sounds.

Effective Screening Method for Viviparous Germination of Rice

  • Ju, Young-Cheoul;Han, Sang-Wook;Park, Joong-Soo;Park, Kyeong-Yeol
    • KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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    • v.45 no.2
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    • pp.103-107
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    • 2000
  • The viviparity of 28 rice varieties was tested at 25 days after heading(DAH), 35DAH, and 45DAH in the laboratory and field condition for 12 days. The incubation temperature was 20/l$0^{\circ}C$ (day/night), 25/15$^{\circ}$C$ and 30/20$^{\circ}$C$ in the laboratory test, and under field water conditions in the field test. The biggest varietal difference of viviparity was found in the laboratory test when examined at 45DAH with the 6-day incubation under 25/15$^{\circ}$C$ . At this conditions the mean viviparous ratio was 32.1 % with the range of 53.9 and the variance of 259.5. In the field test, the significant varietal difference in the viviparity was also found in the lodging treatment at 45 DAH for 6 days. Correlation coefficient analysis between the field and laboratory tests was highly significant from 4 days after incubation at 45 DAH and after 6-day incubation at 35 DAH, and correlation coefficient was higher as incubation days in the laboratory and submerged days under field water became longer. Considering the correlation between the field and laboratory tests, varietal difference of viviparity and convenience of testing, the laboratory test at 45 DAH for 6-day incubation under 25/15$^{\circ}$C$ was the most efficient evaluation method for the viviparity of rice cultivar.

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Application of Laboratory Medicine in the Field of Oral Medicine

  • Moon-Jong Kim
    • Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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    • v.47 no.4
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    • pp.167-173
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    • 2022
  • Various diseases of the orofacial region that are treated in the field of oral medicine not only are associated with local factors but may also be affected by systemic factors. Knowledge about laboratory medicine is needed to identify the systemic factors that can influence these diseases. Therefore, oral medicine specialists should be able to use diagnostic tests of laboratory medicine and interpret the results in diagnosing and treating diseases in the field of oral medicine. The aim of this article is to examine the diagnostic tests used in laboratory medicine that might be applied to assess the systemic aspect of diseases in the field of oral medicine and to interpret the significance of the findings.

Effect of water content on near-pile silt deformation during pile driving using PIV technology

  • Jiang, Tong;Wang, Lijin;Zhang, Junran;Jia, Hang;Pan, Jishun
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.139-149
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    • 2020
  • Piles are widely used in structural foundations of engineering projects. However, the deformation of the soil around the pile caused by driving process has an adverse effect on adjacent existing underground buildings. Many previous studies have addressed related problems in sand and saturated clay. Nevertheless, the failure mechanism of pile driving in unsaturated soil remains scarcely reported, and this issue needs to be studied. In this study, a modeling test system based on particle image velocimetry (PIV) was developed for studying deformation characteristics of pile driving in unsaturated silt with different water contents. Meanwhile, a series of direct shear tests and soil-water characteristic curve (SWCC) tests also were conducted. The test results show that the displacement field shows an apparent squeezing effect under the pile end. The installation pressure and displacement field characteristics are sensitive to the water content. The installation pressure is the largest and the total displacement field is the smallest, for specimens compacted at water content of 11.5%. These observations can be reasonably interpreted according to the relevant unsaturated silt theory derived from SWCC tests and direct shear tests. The variation characteristics of the soil displacement field reflect the macroscopic mechanical properties of the soil around the pile.

Feasibility study on the Evaluation of the degree of consolidation using shear waves for soft clay deposits (전단파를 이용한 연약지반의 압밀도 평가기법 적용성 연구)

  • Youn, Jun-Ung;Kim, Jong-Tae;Lee, Jin-Sun;Kim, Dong-Soo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2008.03a
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    • pp.442-451
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    • 2008
  • The evaluation of field degree of consolidation on soft clays has been an important problem in geotechnical areas. Monitoring either settlements or pore water pressures has been widely applied in the filed, but occasionally they have some problems. This study addresses the suggestion and application of another method for evaluating the degree of consolidation using shear wave velocities. A research site where soft clay layers were consolidated by surcharging loads was chosen. Laboratory tests were performed to determine the relation between shear wave velocity and effective stress. Field seismic tests were conducted several times during the consolidation of the clay layers. The tests results show that the shear wave velocity increased significantly as clays consolidated. The shear wave velocities at each field stress states were derived from the laboratory results and the degree of consolidation was evaluated by comparing the shear wave velocities obtained by laboratory and field seismic methods. In most stress states, the degree of consolidation evaluated using the shear wave velocity matched well with that obtained from field settlement record, showing the potential of applying the method using shear waves in the evaluation of field degree of consolidation on soft clay deposits.

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Environmental Characteristics of Waste Tire for Use as Soil Reinforcement (지반보강재로서 폐타이어 사용에 따른 환경영향 분석)

  • Cho, Jinwoo;Lee, Yongsoo
    • Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.61-68
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    • 2013
  • This paper presents an experimental results on the environmental characteristics of waste tire. Experimental program includes a set of laboratory leaching tests and field pilot test for leachate analysis. Laboratory tests were conducted to illustrate how properties such as TOC, pH, turbidity and Zn change with tire sizes and drain conditions. In field pilot test, water samples were collected form a drainage system installed below the tire-reinforced retaining wall and analyzed for chemical quality. Laboratory leaching tests performed on various particle sizes of waste tire indicated that as tire size is increased, the concentration of leachate is decreased. In continuous flow column tests, the concentration of leachate decreased with the number of exposure periods or pore volumes flushed through the waste tire. However, during pause flow column tests, the concentration of leachates were increased with time. Field monitoring of effluent indicated that no significant adverse effects on ground water quality had occurred over a period of 12 months.

Evaluation of Compaction Properties of Subgrade Soil by Gyratory Compaction Curve (선회다짐곡선특성을 이용한 노상토의 다짐도 평가)

  • Lee, Kwan-Ho;Cha, Min-Kyung;Lim, Yu-Jin
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.33-40
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    • 2009
  • Compacted soil are used in almost roadway construction with compaction of soil. The direct consequence of soil compaction is densification, which in turn results in higher strength, lower compressibility, and lower permeability. The standard and modified Proctor tests are the most common methods. Both of these tests utilize impact compaction, although impact compaction shows no resemblance to any type of field compaction and is ineffective for granular soils. It has been dramatic advances in field compaction equipment. Therefore, the Proctor tests no longer represent the maximum achievable field density. The main objectives of this research are a survey of current field compaction equipment, laboratory investigation of compaction characteristics, and field study of compaction characteristics. The findings from the laboratory and compaction program were used to establish preliminary guidelines for suitable laboratory compaction procedures.

Comparison the Effect of In-situ Mixing Method and Mixed Laying Method for Construction of Stabilizing Layer on Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil (중금속 오염토양 안정화층 시공을 위한 원위치 교반방식과 혼합포설방식의 효과비교)

  • Lee, Sang-Moo;Kim, Jin-Hwan;Yun, Yeo-Joon;Kim, Yoon-Su;Park, Nam-Seo
    • Tunnel and Underground Space
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.505-514
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    • 2015
  • In this study, a stabilizing equipment was developed to resolve the problems of existing stabilization construction method for contaminated soil. The field application and workability of the stabilizing equipment were verified through field demonstration tests and laboratory tests. The field application of the stabilizing equipment was identified through field demonstration tests. As a result of laboratory tests for field mixed soil, the mixing capability of stabilizer of the developed construction method was better than that of existing construction method.

Sapstain and Mold Control on Radiata Pine Lumber: Laboratory and Field Tests of Selected Fungicides

  • Kim, Jae-Jin;Ra, Jong-Bum;Kim, Hyung-Jun;Kim, Gyu-Hyeok
    • Mycobiology
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.37-40
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    • 2002
  • The susceptibility of radiata pine sapwood to fungal attack and the ability of selected fungicides to control colonization of sapstain and mold fungi on green radiata pine sapwood were evaluated. Radiata pine sapwood was highly susceptible to fungal staining, suggesting that prompt application of fungicides after sawing is essential for preventing fungal colonization. The ability of commercial fungicides to prevent fungal discoloration on radiata pine sapwood was assessed using an accelerated 6-week test on small samples in the laboratory, and in field tests using bulk-piled boards exposed outdoors for 6 weeks during summer rainy season. In laboratory tests, Hylite extra provided excellent protection against fungal discoloration even at the lowest concentrations. Hylite clear, Britewood S, and NP-1 Plus provided good short-term protection(2 to 4 weeks), but higher chemical loadings were, required for long-term protection(6 weeks). Woodguard produced little or no protection over the test periods. In field tests, Kathon 893 provided markedly superior protection at the concentration of 0.5 percent or higher. NP-1 Plus provided relatively good protection at all concentrations evaluated. Hylite extra was effective only for short-term protection(2 to 4 weeks) at all concentrations tested, but higher solution strengths were needed for longterm protection.