• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2010

To develop effective training methods for strengthening a weakened quadriceps femoris muscle in hemiplegic patients, we examined the effects of maximal isometric contraction of the nonparalyzed knee joint on the electromyographic activities of the paralytic muscle. An electromyogram (EMG) was used to record the electromyographic activities of the paralytic quadriceps femoris muscle in 27 hemiplegic patients. The maximal isometric contraction was measured for each subject to normalize the electromyographic activities. The maximal isometric extension and flexion exercises were randomly conducted when the knee joint angles of the nonparalyzed knees were $0^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, and $90^{\circ}$. The patients were encouraged to maintain maximal isometric contractions in both knee joints during each measurement, and three measurements were taken. A one-minute rest interval was given between each measurement to minimize the effects of muscle fatigue. An average from the three values was taken as being the root mean square of the EMG and was recorded as being the maximal isometric contraction. The electromyographic activity obtained for each measurement was expressed as a percentage of the reference voluntary contraction, which was determined using the values obtained during the maximal isometric contraction. The results of this study are summarized as follows: First, when the knee joint angle of the nonparalyzed knee was $0^{\circ}$, the electromyographic activities of the paralytic medial aspect of rectus femoris were related to measurement by a maximal isometric flexion exercise than by an extension exercise (p<.05). Second, when the knee joint angle of the nonparalyzed knee was $90^{\circ}$, the electromyographic activities of the paralytic lateral aspect of rectus femoris were related to measurement by a maximal isometric flexion exercise than by an extension exercise (p<.05). The results show that myoelectrical activities of paralytic quardriceps were not related to measurement angles and exercise directions of the nonparalized knee joint. Studies on various indirect intervention to improve muscular strength of patients with nervous system disorders of the weakened muscle should be constantly conducted.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.89-94
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• 2006

Purpose : To evaluate clinical usefulness of facial soft tissue thickness measurement using 3D computed tomographic images. Materials and Methods : One cadaver that had sound facial soft tissues was chosen for the study. The cadaver was scanned with a Helical CT under following scanning protocols about slice thickness and table speed; 3 mm and 3 mm/sec, 5 mm and 5 mm/sec, 7 mm and 7 mm/sec. The acquired data were reconstructed 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 mm reconstruction interval respectively and the images were transferred to a personal computer. Using a program developed to measure facial soft tissue thickness in 3D image, the facial soft tissue thickness was measured. After the ten-time repeation of the measurement for ten times, repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) was adopted to compare and analyze the measurements using the three scanning protocols. Comparison according to the areas was analyzed by Mann-Whitney test. Results : There were no statistically significant intraobserver differences in the measurements of the facial soft tissue thickness using the three scanning protocols (p>0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between measurements in the 3 mm slice thickness and those in the 5 mm, 7 mm slice thickness (p>0.05). There were statistical differences in the 14 of the total 30 measured points in the 5 mm slice thickness and 22 in the 7 mm slice thickness. Conclusion : The facial soft tissue thickness measurement using 3D images of 7 mm slice thickness is acceptable clinically, but those of 5 mm slice thickness is recommended for the more accurate measurement.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.312-316
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• 2012

1. 우리나라 북부 8개 지역을 대상으로 하여 최근 30년간의 기상자료 분석에 의한 12월~6월의 일평균 PET는 $2.31mm\;day^{-1}$ 이었다. 2. 시설재배 고추의 우리나라 북부 8개 지역별, 3개 토성 및 16개 순별, 총 384경우의 재배여건에 적합한 물 절약형 적정 관개간격 및 1회 관개량을 산정하였다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제87권1호
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• pp.40-49
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• 1998

본 연구는 보다 정확한 모수(母數) 추정을 통한 생장(生長)모델의 현실성을 향상시키는데 이용되는 생장 측정간격(임목의 측정 초기 연령 $T_1$과 재측정 연령 $T_2$의 기간)의 적합한 조합을 선택하기 위한 계획을 제공하는데 목적이 있다. 다양한 생장식을 데이터에 적용한 후 가장 적합한 것으로 판정된 생장식을 분석에 이용하였다. 여러 생장식을 분석한 결과 최적의 생장식으로 판명된 더미 변수를 포함하는 변형 Schumacher 방정식을 임분 흉고단면적(胸高斷面績) 생장식과 평균수고(平均樹高) 생장식을 얻기 위하여 이용하였다. 그리고 사용된 자료는 뉴질랜드 남섬 전역에서 측정된 업송(業松)(Pseudotsuga menziesii Mirb.Franco)의 생장 측정기간이 변형되지 않은 데이터와 모든 가능한 생장 측정기간을 포함하는 변형된 2종류의 데이터이었다. 단기의 측정기간에서부터 장기의 측정기간의 범위를 포함하는 데이터(모든 가능한 생장 측정기간을 포함하는 데이터)를 사용할 때 흉고단면적 생장식과 임분 평균수고 생장식에서 모수 추정의 정확성이 증가되는 것이 발견되었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.2721-2728
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• 2012

Background: There are limited data evaluating the cost-effectiveness of gastric cancer screening using endoscopy or upper gastrointestinal x-ray in the general population. Objective: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of population-based screening for gastric cancer in South Korea by decision analysis. Methods: A time-dependent Markov model for gastric cancer was constructed for healthy adults 30 years of age and older, and a deterministic sensitivity analysis was performed. Cost-utility analysis with multiple strategies was conducted to compare the costs and effects of 13 different screening alternatives with respect to the following eligibility criteria: age at the beginning of screening, screening interval, and screening method. The main outcome measurement was the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. Results: The results revealed that annual endoscopic screening from ages 50-80 was the most cost-effective for the male population. In the females, biennial endoscopy screening from ages 50-80 was calculated as the most cost-effective strategy among the 12 screening alternatives. The most cost-effective screening strategy may be adjustable according to the screening costs and the distribution of cancer stage at screening. The limitation was that effectiveness data were obtained from published sources. Conclusions: Using the threshold of $19,162 per quality-adjusted life year on the basis of the Korean gross domestic product (2008), as suggested by the World Health Organization, endoscopic gastric cancer screening starting at the age of 50 years was highly cost-effective in the Korean population. The national recommendation for gastric cancer screening should consider the starting age of screening, the screening interval, and the screening modality.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.164-168
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• 2009

Objective : Bilateral C1-2 transarticular screw fixation (TAF) with interspinous wiring has been the best treatment for atlantoaxial instability (AAI). However, several factors may disturb satisfactory placement of bilateral screws. This study evaluates the usefulness of unilateral TAF when bilateral TAF is not available. Methods : Between January 2003 and December 2007, TAF was performed in 54 patients with AAI. Preoperative studies including cervical x-ray, three dimensional computed tomogram, CT angiogram, and magnetic resonance image were checked. The atlanto-dental interval (ADI) was measured in preoperative period, immediate postoperatively, and postoperative 1, 3 and 6 months. Results : Unilateral TAF was performed in 27 patients (50%). The causes of unilateral TAF were anomalous course of vertebral artery in 20 patients (74%), severe degenerative arthritis in 3 (11%), fracture of C1 in 2, hemangioblastoma in one, and screw malposition in one. The mean ADI in unilateral group was measured as 2.63 mm in immediate postoperatively, 2.61 mm in 1 month, 2.64 mm in 3 months and 2.61 mm in 6 months postoperatively. The mean ADI of bilateral group was also measured as following; 2.76 mm in immediate postoperative, 2.71 mm in 1 month, 2.73 mm in 3 months, 2.73 mm in 6 months postoperatively. Comparison of ADI measurement showed no significant difference in both groups, and moreover fusion rate was 100% in bilateral and 96.3% in unilateral group (p=0.317). Conclusion : Even though bilateral TAF is best option for AAI in biomechanical perspectives, unilateral screw fixation also can be a useful alternative in otherwise dangerous or infeasible cases through bilateral screw placement.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.749-754
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• 2017

Objective : To quantitatively measure the degree of bone flap resorption (BFR) following autologous bone cranioplasty and to investigate factors associated with BFR. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed 29 patients who underwent decompressive craniectomy and subsequent autologous bone cranioplasty between April 2005 and October 2014. BFR was defined as : 1) decrement ratio ([the ratio of initial BF size/craniectomy size]-[the ratio of last BF/craniectomy size]) >0.1; and 2) bone flap thinning or geometrical irregularity of bone flap shape on computed tomographic scan or skull plain X-ray. The minimal interval between craniectomy and cranioplasty was one month and the minimal follow-up period was one year. Clinical factors were compared between the BFR and no-BFR groups. Results : The time interval between craniectomy and cranioplasty was $175.7{\pm}258.2$ days and the mean period of follow up was $1364{\pm}886.8$ days. Among the 29 patients (mean age 48.1 years, male : female ratio 20 : 9), BFR occurred in 8 patients (27.6%). In one patient, removal of the bone flap was carried out due to severe BFR. The overall rate of BFR was $0.10{\pm}0.11$ over 3.7 years. Following univariate analysis, younger age ($30.5{\pm}23.2$ vs. $54.9{\pm}13.4$) and longer follow-up period ($2204.5{\pm}897.3$ vs. $1044.1{\pm}655.1$) were significantly associated with BFR (p=0.008 and 0.003, respectively). Conclusion : The degree of BFR following autologous bone cranioplasty was 2.7%/year and was associated with younger age and longer follow-up period.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.2575-2580
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 교통망의 서비스 수준을 측정하는 주요 척도인 통행 시간과 지체 시간에 대하여 알아본다. 그리고 통행 시간의 측정 방법 중 하나인 CCTV를 활용한 주행 차량 조사법을 이용하여 교통량을 측정한다. 신호등 간격이 넓어서 연속적인 교통류 특성을 갖는 곳에서 측정을 하도록 한다. 또한 반대편의 교통류가 충분히 식별 가능한 구간이어야 하고, 구간의 끝부분에서는 유턴이 가능해야 한다. 이 방법은 CCTV를 이용하므로 측정차량의 운전수만 있으면 된다. 또한 시간, 거리, 교통량을 기록할 수 있는 장비도 필요 없다. 이런 일을 할 수 있는 소프트웨어 장비를 갖추고 있기 때문이다. 교통량 외에 평균 통행 시간, 공간 평균 속도, 교통 밀도 등도 구할 수 있다.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.93-100
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 포그냉방시스템을 수치적으로 시뮬레이션하기 위한 CFD 모델을 개발하였으며, 포그냉방온실에서 측정된 데이터에 의해 개발된 모델의 유효성을 검증하였다. 또한 분무수온, 분무수량, 분무정지시간과 분무입자의 증발률이 포그냉방시스템의 성능에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 개발된 모델을 적용하였다. 시뮬레이션 결과에 의하면, 각 측점에서 실측치와 예측치의 온도차가 무차광조건에서는 $0.1~1.4^{\circ}C$, 차광조건에서는 $0.2~2.3^{\circ}C$였으며, 상대습도차는 무차광조건에서는 0.3~6.0%, 차광조건에서는 0.7~10.6%였다. 예측치가 실측치와 비교적 잘 일치하는 것으로 나타나 개발된 모델이 포그냉방시스템의 냉방효과를 예측할수 있는 것으로 판단된다. 포그냉방시스템 성능은 분무수량, 분무정지시간과 분무입자의 증발률의 영향을 많이 받지만 분무수온의 영향은 받지 않는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.35-43
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• 1997

광자선의 흡수계수교정과 차등 투과력이 관련된 연구에서 X선의 스펙트럼은 중요한 관심사이다. 본 연구에서는 전산화단층영상장치의 80, 120 kVp X선의 실험적 투과선량으로부터 수치해석을 통해 에너지스펙트럼을 구하였다. 투과선량은 직경 30cm, 두께 5mm 내지 92.3 mm의 알루미늄 파이프필터의 중앙에 반도체검출기를 설치하고 10mm 슬릿빔의 투과선량을 측정하였다. 스펙트럼재구성은 텅스텐타켓의 특성 X선을 포함한 반복적 수치 해석을 통해 에너지 구간별 스펙트럼을 구하였으며 에너지구간은 2keV로 하였다. 재구성한 에너지분포를 이용하여 계산된 투과선량과 측정투과선량의 비교는 두 광자에너지에서 모두 좋은 일치를 보였다. 에너지구간별 분할조사선량의 반복적 계산에 근거를 둔 수치해석은 흡수체의 감쇄된 선속으로부터 X선의 에너지스펙트럼을 매우 유용하게 결정할 수 있음을 보여주었다.