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Nutritional Status and Related Factors of Residents Aged Over 50 in Longevity AreasI. Anthropometric and Biochemical Nutritional Status (고령인구 비율이 높은 지역 장년, 노년층의 건강.영양상태 및 이에 영향을 미치는 인자에 관한 연구 I. 신체계측, 생화학적 영양상태 (혈청지질, 철분지표, 무기질 등))

  • Choe Jeone-Sook;Paik Hee-Young;Kwon Sung-Ok
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.37 no.9
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    • pp.825-837
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    • 2004
  • Studies on the health problems of the elderly have been increased with increasing life expectancy of Koreans. To assess the health status of people over 50 years old including the elderly (678 free-living people: men (168), women (510)), anthropometric measurements and biochemical nutritional status were analyzed. General characteristics and the prevalences of specific diseases were also examined. The mean anthropometric values for males and females were heights of 162 cm and 149 cm, respectively; and weights of 59 kg and 52 kg, respectively, which were much lower than the Korean standards established in the Korean Recommended Dietary Allowances. The mean BMI, WHR (waist hip ratio), and body fat rate (%), which are obesity indices, were significantly higher in females than in males. As the age went up, height, weight, lean body mass, and mid-arm circumference decreased. Whereas, blood pressure (SBP) for women increased. Mean blood HDL-cholesterol levels of men and women were 46.0 mg/dl and 46.3 mg/dl, respectively; their triglyceride levels were 129.1 mg/d1 and 135.6 mg/dl, respectively, which were not significantly different. Total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels were significantly higher in females than in males. For man there were significantly different in ${\gamma}$-GTP, Na levels by age. As the age went up for women, RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, HDL-cholesterol, ${\gamma}$-GTP and $Ca^{2+}$ levels significantly decreased. Levels of total protein and albumin were above the lower normal limit for the majority of the participants. Prevalence of anemia, assessed by hemoglobin using World Health Organization (WHO) definition, was 43.9% for men and 42.1% for women. Also, many of the subjects were out of the normal range in total cholesterol (women), HDL-cholesterol, TAS (total antioxidant status), APase, RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit levels. Therefore, measures to improve the biochemical nutritional status for the people in rural area are required.d.

Identification of Alfalfa Mosaic Virus from Soybean (대두에서 발생한 알파파 모자이크 바이러스의 분류동정에 관한 연구)

  • Lee S. H.;Choi Y. M.;Kim J. S.;Chung B. J.
    • Korean Journal Plant Pathology
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.33-37
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    • 1985
  • A yellow stripe and bud benting disease of soybean was commonly observed on the field at Suweon area. The causal agent was identified as alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) by indicator plant reactions, physical properties, serological test and electron microscopy. AMV produced vein clearing, top necrosis, top bent and mottling on the parts of soybean plants. Local lesions were produced on the inoculated leaves of Vigna sesquipedialis, Vicia faba and Tetragonia expansa, while Chenopodium am, anticolor, C. quinoa, Pisum satvium, Petunia hybrida and Nicotiana tabacum 'Bright yellow' were systemically infected. The thermal inactivation point was $60^{\circ}C$, dilution end point was $10^{-3}$, and longevity in vitro was 2 days at room temperature. AMV from soybean was reacted with AMV - antiserum in agar gel diffusion test. Electron microscopy of AMV from soybean exhibited bacilliform particles of 60nm in length.

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Malaria transmission potential by Anopheles sinensis in the Republic of Korea

  • Lee, Hee-Il;Lee, Jong-Soo;Shin, E-Hyun;Lee, Won-Ja;Kim, Yoon-Young;Lee, Kyung-Ro
    • Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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    • v.39 no.2
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    • pp.185-192
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    • 2001
  • To evaluate the factors that determine the transmission level of vivax malaria using vectorial capacity, entomological surveys were conducted from .lune to August, 2000. From 6 nights of human-bait collection in Paju, the human biting rate (ma) was counted as 87.5 bites/man/night. The parity of Anopheles sinensis from human baiting collections fluctuated from 41% to 71% (average 48.8%) of which the rate gradually increased as time passed on: 35.2% in Jun. ; 55.0% in July; 66.2% in Aug. From this proportion of parous, we could estimate the probability of daily survival rate of An. sinensis to be 0.79 assumed with 3 days gonotrophic cycle and the expectancy of infective life through 11 days could be defined as 0.073. Blood meal analysis was performed using ELISA to determine the blood meal source. Only 0.8% of blood meals were from human hosts. We could conclude that An. sinensis is highly zoophilic (cow 61.8%) Malaria is highly unstable (stability index < 0.5) in this area. From these data, vectorial capacity VC) was determined to be 0.081. In spite of a high human biting rate (ma), malaria transmission potential is very low due to a low human blood index. Therefore, we could conclude that malaria transmission by An. sinensis is resulted by high population density, not by high transmission potential. For this reason, we need more effort to decrease vector population and vector-human contact to eradicate malaria in Korea.

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ESTHETIC TREATMENT OF AMELOGENESIS IMPERFECTA USING RESIN JACKET CROWN: CASE REPORT (Resin Jacket Crown을 이용한 법랑질 형성 부전증 환자의 심미적 치험례)

  • Lee, Jun-Haeng;Lee, Jun-Seok;Kim, Yong-Kee;Kim, Jong-Soo
    • Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.704-709
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    • 1998
  • Amelogenesis imperfecta represents a group of hereditary conditions that manifest enamel defects without evidence of generalized or systemic disorders. These enamel disorders are apparently heterogeneous in the basic chemical structure, resulting in a diverse presentation of clinical characteristics. The reported prevalence of amelogenesis imperfecta varies from 1 in 14,000-16,000 to 1.4 in 1,000 depending on specific population studied with the autosomal dominant hypocalcification type of amelogenesis imperfecta believed to be the least prevalent. The most widely accepted current classification system for delineating the amelogenesis imperfecta types considers the mode of inheritance and clinical manifestations. Three major groups are recognized; hypoplastic, hypocalcified, and hypomaturation types. Delineating specific types of amelogenesis imperfecta can be confusing due to the phenotypical similarity of many forms and that the most recent classification lists 14 different types. A 12 year-old female patient came to our pediatric dentistry clinic complaining of the ugly shape and color of her teeth, especially the upper front area. Although the goal of the treatment was mainly focused on the improvement of patient's esthetics, longevity of the restorations was also considered in selecting the appropriate restorative system, resin jacket crown, which can satisfy the both aspects.

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The Influence of Water Storage on Mechanical Properties of Adhesive Resin (수중 보관이 접착용 레진의 물리적 성질에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Won-Chan;Lee, Kwang-won;Lee, Jeong;Yu, Mi-Kyoung;Kim, Jeong-Hee
    • Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.193-202
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    • 2006
  • Objective To evaluate the influence of water storage on the mechanical properties of dental adhesives over 1 and 3 months. Materials and Methods Adhesive resin sheets were prepared by pouring either All-bond 2(AB), Clearfil SE Bond(SE) into a mold measuring $15{\times}15{\times}0.9mm$. After solvent in primer evaporation, the adhesives were light-cured and removed from the mold and divided in two pieces, trimmed to hourglass shape that were used to determine the micro-tensile strength(MTS). Another hourglass shaped metal mold measuring $2.0{\times}1.5mm$ in cross-section area was made to determine the Young's modulus(E). Adhesive specimens for Young's modulus(E) were prepared in the same method. Specimens were stored at $37^{\circ}C$ in distilled water and tested after 1 and 3 months. The data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test. Results Water storage significantly decreased the micro-tensile strength(MTS) of AB and SE specimens after 1 and 3 months(P<0.05). The Young's modulus(E) were also decreased after water storage for 1 and 3 months, but statistically not significant in each group of AB and SE group respectively. Conclusions Long-term exposure of adhesive resin to water can cause reduction of mechanical properties. It may compromise resin/dentin bonds and affect longevity of restorations.

Study on Nutrition Intakes of Long-Lived Men and Women Living in Seven Regions in Jellanam-do: Comparisons between Spring and Fall (전라남도 7개 지역에 거주하는 남녀 장수인의 봄과 가을 영양섭취 실태 비교 연구)

  • Chun, Soon-Sil;Jung, Su-Young;Bing, Dong-Joo;Yoon, Eunju
    • Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.723-738
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    • 2014
  • This study examined nutrient intake of long-lived men and women living in Jeollanam-do (Gangjin, Goksung, Gurye, Damyang, Boseong, Suncheon, Jangheung) which is known as representative Korean longevity area. Using the 24 hr recall method, dietary nutrient intake data were collected from 134 subjects (67 for 80~89 years old, 67 for more than 90 years old) in spring and fall 2012. Nutrient for each subject were calculated using CAN-pro. Subjects' daily mean intake levels of macronutrients, vitamins and minerals were higher in fall than in spring. Compared to KDRIs, subjects less than recommend (RNI/AI). East consumed nutrients compared to KDRIs were folate, potassium, calcium, vitamin $B_1$, vitamin $B_2$ and vitamin E. Subjects 232.8~363.1% of recommended intake level for natrium. The nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) was 0.87 for subjects in their 80s and 0.79 for than 90 years old. The average NAR of all subjects was 0.83. The index of nutritional quality (INQ) exceeded 1 for most nutrients except for Ca (0.87), K (0.77), vitamin $B_1$ (0.84), vitamin $B_2$ (0.70) and folate (0.68). The average INQ was 1.31. This study concluded that even though long-lived men and women living in Jeollanam-do consumed less than RNIs, nutrition consumption quality was relatively fine based on NAR and INQ results.

A Study on the Primary Parasites in the Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae (Homoptera : Aphididae), and Its Hyperparasites (복숭아흑진딧물에 기생(寄生)하는 진디벌에 관(關)하여)

  • Chang, Young Duck;Youn, Young Nam
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.176-184
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    • 1986
  • A biological study was done on primary parasites and hyperparasites of green peach aphid, Myzus persicae, collected in Taejeon area during the period from April to September 1985 was. The results of mummification of primary parasites, host selectivity between primary parasites and hyperparasites, and longevity of important species were obtained as follows; 1. Among the 201 mummies collected in the field, adult primary parasites and adult hyperparasites were 38.3% and 44.3%, respectively. 2. Among the primary parasites, Lysiphlebia japonica and Trioxys hokkaidensis were most important species. 3. Among the hyperparasites, Prataphelinus nikalskajae, Eucoila sp. and Ardiles convexa were dominant species. 4. L. japonica was more parasitized by the hyperparasites than T. hokkaidensis. 5. T. hokkaidensis was higher than L. japonica in the ability of parasitism. 6. L. japonica had lived for 3 days by feeding glucose, the other foods had lived shorter than food.

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Ribgrass Mosaic Tobamovirus Occurred on Chinese Cabbage in Korea

  • Kim, Jeong-Soo;Cho, Jeom-Deog;Choi, Hong-Soo;Lee, Soo-Heon;Choi, Gug-Seoun;Lee, Sang-Yong;Kim, Hye-Jeong;Yoon, Moo-Kyoung
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.328-339
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    • 2010
  • A tobamovirus, Ribgrass mosaic virus (RMV), was identified newly from chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris L. pekinensis) in Korea. Virus disease incidence of RMV on chinese cabbage was 37.9% in alpine area on August in 1993. RMV induced the symptoms of necrotic ring spots, necrotic streak on midrib and malformation. RMV, Ca1 and Ca3 isolate, could infect 35 species out of 45 plants including Chenopodium amaranticolor. Physical properties of RMV Ca1 isolate were very stable as 10.8 over for dilution end point, $95^{\circ}C$ for temperature inactivation point and 18 weeks for longevity in vitro. RMV had the soil transmission rate of 75.0% for the chinese cabbages, 'Chunhawang' and 'Seoul' cultivars. The purified virions of RMV had the typical ultraviolet absorption spectrum of maximum at 260 nm and minimum at 247 nm. RMV of Ca1 isolate was related serologically with antisera of Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)-Cym, TMV-O and Pepper mottle virus, but not related with antiserum of Odontoglossum ring spot virus. coat protein gene of RMV-Ca1, sized 473 nucleotides, encoded 158 amino acid residues. Nucleotide identity of RMV-Ca1 CP gene was 96.4% with RMV-Shanghai (GenBank accession No. of AF185272) from China and 96.0% with RMV-Impatiens (GenBank accession No. of AM040974) from Germany. Identity of amino acids between RMV-Ca1 and the two RMV isolates was 96.8%. Specific three primers were selected for rapid and easy genetic detection of RMV using Virion Captured (VC)/RT-PCR method.

Population dynamics and stock status of spotted sardinella (Amblygaster sirm, Walbaum, 1792) in the Natuna Sea, Indonesia

  • Moh Fauzi;Tirtadanu;Andina Ramadhani Putri Pane;Siti Mardlijah;Tegoeh Noegroho;Achmad Zamroni;Thomas Hidayat;Heri Widiyastuti;Budi Nugraha;Hufiadi;Prawira Atmaja Tampubolon
    • Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.256-264
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    • 2024
  • Small pelagic fish populations have long been exploited by various fishing gears in the Natuna Sea, and since the 1970s, purse seine exploitation has expanded to offshore fishing grounds. Various small pelagic fish species are exploited from these waters including spotted sardinella (Amblygaster sirm). This research was conducted for 22 months, from March 2019 to December 2020. The fish sample was taken from the purse seine fleet's catch in the fisheries management area (FMA) 711 Natuna Sea and Karimata Strait, which was brought to Pemangkat fishing port in the West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. This paper aims to determine the exploitation status of spotted sardinella in the Natuna Sea as a recommendation material for management policies. The methods used in this analysis are estimated age, cohort, population parameters, and spawning potential ratio of spotted sardinella. The results show three primary cohorts of spotted sardinella in the Natuna Sea, with ages ranging from 9 months to 3.1 years and a maximum attainable age (longevity) of 4.3 years. The asymptotic value (L) is 21.79 cmFL in length, with a growth rate (K) of 0.65 per year. The natural mortality rate (M) was 1.19, the total mortality rate (Z) was 2.19, and the fishing mortality rate (F) was 0.99. The exploitation rate (E) was 0.45 and the stock status was still in a sustainable condition. Therefore, the sardinella fisheries can be developed using a precautionary approach and focus on the ecosystem sustainability of FMA 711.

A Study of Historical and Cultural Resources Related to China in the Region : Focusing on Jeonbuk area (지역 내 중국 관련 역사문화자원 연구: 전북지역을 중심으로)

  • Jeong, Jina
    • 지역과문화
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.49-79
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    • 2020
  • This study focuses on the analyzing historical and cultural resources formed during the Goryeo, Chosun, and Anti-Japanese Movement periods after the Silla period with the aim of finding ways to utilize its cultural contents. The viewpoint of analysis was made from the perspective of exchange, naturalization, and faith, and the following conclusions were obtained from the analysis. First of all, from the exchange perspective, the activities of Choi Chi-won, Seogyu, and Song Young-gu contributed to the formation of regional historical and cultural contents, such as leaving a lot of ruins or geographic stories in the area and a heritage of good human exchange. From the point of view of naturalization, Du Kyung-ryeong, Cheon Man-ri, and Jeong Yul-seong contributed to the history and culture of the story and the formation of heritage by doing such as contributing activities to the war, anti-Japanese movement for the nation, and the formation of the nation. The most representative from a religious point of view is the Guan Yu faith, which has become a faith believed by the authorities and civilian as a brave longevity and a symbol of the victory of war. The related symbols, paintings, etc. also are objects of worship and have become valuable local Chinese cultural resources as artistic values. Therefore, from a cultural point of view, there is a need to further develop and utilize these China-related historical and cultural resources as good cultural contents by elaborating their stories and local festivals, book culture branding, international music festivals, and exploring various cultures such as Chinese tour courses.