• 성인간호학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.180-190
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• 2016

Purpose: This study examined the influence of occupational type and lifestyle habits on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Korean male workers. Methods: Through secondary analysis of their four-year health examination data, 3,892 subjects were divided into four subgroups according to the presence of MetS now and four years ago. Results: Nineteen percent (n=739) suffered from MetS and these 739 subjects were classified into following occupations: 7.1% were office workers, 17.6% were non-office workers, and 42.2% were drivers. Multiple logistic regression analyses showed that when the data adjusted for age, the predicting factors on the prevalence of MetS were heavy drinking (OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.09~1.64) and the occupation of non-office workers (OR 2.99, 95% CI 2.13~4.18) and drivers (OR 7.97, 95% CI 4.89~10.83) among workers without MetS four years ago. Among workers already with a history of MetS, the predicting factors were less exercise (OR 1.55, 95% CI 1.02~2.35) and drivers (OR 2.21, 95% CI 1.03~2.94). Conclusion: Heavy drinking and less exercise and drivers were reported as influencing factors on the prevalence of MetS by this sample. The findings suggest that employers need to provide their employees with screening and management program for those at risk of MetS.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.35-47
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• 2012

Sway-back 자세를 가진 환자 3례에 전방락킹, 후방락킹 운동 및 MET를 이용하여 치료한 결과 Whole spine X-ray(lateral)상의 척추만곡각도 및 NRS score의 호전을 확인하였다. 이에 저자는 본 증례를 보고하는 바이다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제60권11호
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• pp.359-364
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• 2017

Purpose: The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been shown to be associated with systemic inflammation in obese adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of MetS and its relation to inflammatory markers in obese Thai children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Children with history of endogenous obesity, chronic diseases, drug ingestion, and any acute illness within 2 weeks prior to enrollment were excluded. Their fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels, oral glucose tolerance tests, insulin, lipid profiles, and selected inflammatory markers, including interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, were tested. Results: In this study, 58 obese Thai children (female, 20; male, 38) with a mean body mass index z score of $5.1{\pm}2.2$ were enrolled. The prevalence of MetS and prediabetes was 31% and 17.2%, respectively. None of the children had diabetes. FBG levels, 2-hour glucose levels, and lipid profiles were not statistically different between those with and without MetS. However, obese children with MetS had higher insulin levels and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance values. Elevated hs-CRP levels were found in 69% of the cases, although it was not statistically different between the 2 groups. Conclusion: We described a substantial prevalence of MetS in Thai obese children. Regardless of MetS status, two-thirds of the obese children had elevated hs-CRP level, indicating subtle ongoing inflammatory process. This chronic inflammation feasibly predisposes them to CVD in the future, even in children without MetS.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.195-202
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• 2014

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder related to insulin resistance, obesity, and inflammation. Genetic and environmental factors also contribute to the development of MetS, and through genome-wide association studies (GWASs), important susceptibility loci have been identified. However, GWASs focus more on individual single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), explaining only a small portion of genetic heritability. To overcome this limitation, pathway analyses are being applied to GWAS datasets. The aim of this study is to elucidate the biological pathways involved in the pathogenesis of MetS through pathway analysis. Cohort data from the Korea Associated Resource (KARE) was used for analysis, which include 8,842 individuals (age, $52.2{\pm}8.9years$ ; body mass index, $24.6{\pm}3.2kg/m^2$). A total of 312,121 autosomal SNPs were obtained after quality control. Pathway analysis was conducted using Meta-analysis Gene-Set Enrichment of Variant Associations (MAGENTA) to discover the biological pathways associated with MetS. In the discovery phase, SNPs from chromosome 12, including rs11066280, rs2074356, and rs12229654, were associated with MetS (p < $5{\times}10^{-6}$), and rs11066280 satisfied the Bonferroni-corrected cutoff (unadjusted p < $1.38{\times}10^{-7}$, Bonferroni-adjusted p < 0.05). Through pathway analysis, biological pathways, including electron carrier activity, signaling by platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), the mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase cascade, PDGF binding, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling, and DNA repair, were associated with MetS. Through pathway analysis of MetS, pathways related with PDGF, mitogen-activated protein kinase, and PPAR signaling, as well as nucleic acid binding, protein secretion, and DNA repair, were identified. Further studies will be needed to clarify the genetic pathogenesis leading to MetS.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제14권7호
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• pp.269-277
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 한국인의 대표성이 있는 자료인 국민건강영양조사 자료를 이용하여 대사증후군 및 그 구성요소들과 골 관절염의 상관관계에 관하여 조사하였다. 여성의 경우, 골 관절염군에서 대사증후군의 유병률이 증가하였으며, 여성에서 대사증후군의 구성요소들, 예를 들어 허리둘레, 중성지질, 수축기 혈압, HDL-콜레스테롤과 골 관절염의 유병률은 통계적으로 유의한 상관관계가 있음이 증명되었다. 또한 생활습관변수 및 사회경제적 변수로 보정하였을 때 대사증후군의 위험요소의 수가 증가할수록 골 관절염의 위험도는 더욱 커지는 경향을 보였다 (p<0.0001). 따라서 이번 연구에서 제시되어진 바와 같이 대사증후군은 골 관절염의 새로운 위험인자로서 인식되어야 하며 골 관절염의 예방과 치료 시 대사증후군 역시 고려되어야 할 요소의 하나로 사료된다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.537-557
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of pelvic traction and muscle energy technique(MET) for hemiplegic patients on static standing balance. The scale for static standing balance is measured by using mean balance(%), frequence(Hz), sway area($mm^2$), sway path(mm), max sway velocity(mm/s), ant/post sway angle($^{\circ}$), lateral sway angle($^{\circ}$), sway number, change of pelvic height is measured in relation to the height of ASIS and PSIS. The subjects of this study were thirty hemiplegic patients: 15men and 15 women, with an average ages of 50.80 years. The thirty subjects were divided into 3 group of 10 at random ; ten subjects had pelvic traction after bobath therapy (the pelvic traction group), ten subjects had muscle energy technique after bobath therapy (the MET group), and ten subjects had only bobath therapy (the control group). Static standing balance was measured using BPM (balance performance monitor; data print software version 5.3), pelvic height was measured using height measuring with an adjustable horizontal arm. In order to assure the statistical significant of the result, an one-way ANOVA, the paired t-test, and a person's correlation were applied at the.05 level of significance. The results of this study were as follows: 1) The change in pelvic height were statistically significant between the pelvic traction group, the MET group and the control group on pre-treatment and post-treatment(p<.05). 2) The change in affected and non-affected on weight bearing were not statistically significant between the pelvic traction group, the MET group and the control group on pre-treatment and post-treatment(p>.05). 3) The change in frequency were statistically significant between the MET group, the control group and the pelvic traction group on pre-treatment and post-treatment(p<.05). 4) The change in sway area were statistically significant between the MET group, the control group and the pelvic traction group on pre-treatment and post-treatment(p<.05). 5) The change in sway pa1h were statistically significant between the pelvic traction group, the MET group and the control group on pre-treatment and post-treatment(p<.05). 6) The change in max sway velocity were statistically significant between the pelvic traction group, the MET group and the control group on pre-treatment and post-treatment(p<.05). 7) The change in ant/post sway angle were statistically significant between the pelvic traction group, the MET group and the control group on pre-treatment and post-treatment(p<.05). 8) The change in lateral sway angle were statistically significant between the pelvic traction group, the MET group and the control group on pre-treatment and post-treatment(p<.05). 9) The change in sway number were statistically significant between the pelvic traction group, the MET group and the control group on pre-treatment and post-treatment(p<.05). In conclusion, there was a difference between the experimental group and the control group. In the future, we have to study continuously about pelvic traction and muscle energy technique in hemiplegic patients.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.224-233
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• 2012

The limiting sequence and relative ratio of lysine (Lys), methionine (Met), and threonine (Thr) for calves about 2 mo of age fed milk replacers (MR) containing soy protein are not clearly defined. The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of supplementing MR containing 22% CP, half from soy protein concentrate (SPC, 40.56% CP, flour) and half from whey proteins, with Lys, Met, and Thr to estimate amino acid (AA) sequence and their relative ratio for calves about 2 mo of age. A method of partial deduction of AA was adopted. Twenty-four newborn calves (half males and half females, $40.7{\pm}0.9$ kg of BW) were fed 1 of 4 MR diets for 56 d (n = 6/diet). The diets were supplemented with all (positive control) or with 2 of the 3 AAs: Lys, Met and Thr, (i.e., PC (22% CP, 2.34% Lys, 0.72% Met and 1.80% Thr), PC-Lys (22% CP, 1.64% Lys, 0.72% Met and 1.80% Thr), PC-Met (22% CP, 2.34% Lys, 0.50% Met and 1.80% Thr), and PC-Thr (22% CP, 2.34% Lys, 0.72% Met and 1.26% Thr)). Calves were fed thrice daily; starter (20% CP, 1.03% Lys, 0.30% Met and 0.69% Thr), hay (3.23% CP, 0.29% Lys, 0.12% Met and 0.23% Thr) and water were offered free choice. Starter and hay were only offered beginning on d 36 (after 5 wk) and d 43 (after 6 wk), respectively. BW, body size and blood samples measures were taken every two weeks. Three-day total collection of feed refusals, feces, and urine were recorded starting at d 33 and d 54 of age, respectively. From the results, the limiting sequence and relative ratio between the 3 AAs in calves with different diet structures were calculated. The limiting sequence of the 3 AAs were ranked as Lys, Met and Thr; the proper ratio was 100:29:70 for MR-only diet and 100:30:60 for diets consisted of MR, starter and hay. Nitrogen digestion and utilization and nutrient digestibility were negatively affected by AA deletion treatments. From the evidence of this experiment, it did not appear that the AA limiting sequence was selectively altered by differences in diet structures such as would be encountered in practice. The relative ratio between the 3 AAs varied with the offer of starter and hay to calves, and the average ratio was 100:29.5:65 for calves during 2 to 10 wk of age.

• 한국양식학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.157-163
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• 2002

본 실험은 섭취촉진물질로 알려져 있는 사료내 13종의 아미노산들이 치어기 조피볼락에 있어 성장 및 체조성에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 실시하였다 실험어는 평균무게 0.64 g인 조피볼락 치어를 사용하였으며, 기초실험 사료내에 유인효과가 있을 것으로 여겨지는 아미노산 13가지(Arg, Ala, Na-Glu, Gly, His, Ile, Lys, Met, Phe, Pro, Thr, Trp 및 Val)를 사료내 각각 0.3% 씩 첨가하여 총 13 실험구를 2반복으로 나누어 6주간 사육하였다. 6주간의 사육실험 결과, 성장률(WG)과 일간 성장률(SGR)에서는 Pro, Thr, Met 및 Gly 실험구가 다른 실험구에 비해 유의적으로 높았으나(P<0.05), 이들 실험구간에는 유의적인 차이가 없었다(P>0.05). 그리고, 사료전환효율(FE)에서는 Pro 실험구가 Met과 Gly 실험구보다 유의적으로 높았으며(P<0.05), Pro 실험구와 Thr 실험구 사이에는 유의적인 차이가 없었다(P>0.05). 그리고 Thr, Met 및 Gly 실험구간에도 유의적인 차이가 없었다(P>0.05). 단백질전화효율에 있어서 Pro 실험구가 모든 실험구에 있어서 유의적으로 가장 높았으며(P<0.05), Thr 실험구와 비교하여 유의적으로 차이가 나지 않았다(P>0.05). 그리고, 비만도(condition factor)는 Thr 실험구가 유의적으로 가장 높았으며(P<0.05), Val 실험구는 가장 낮게 나타났다(P>0.05). 간중량지수(HSI)는 모든 실험구간에서 유의적인 차이가 나지 않았다(P>0.05). 전어체의 단백질, 수분 및 회분에 있어서는 모든 실험구에 있어서 유의적인 차이가 나지 않았다(P>0.05). 지질함량은 Met, Pro 및 Thr 실험구가 Glu, Gly, Lys, Trp 및 Val 실험구보다 유의적으로 낮았다(P>0.05). 상기 결과를 토대로, 조피볼락 사료용 사료섭취촉진물질로서 아미노산을 검색한 결과 사료내 0.3% Pro, Thr, Met 및 Gly을 첨가했을 때 사료섭취촉진 효과가 나타났으며, 이것들 중 Gly을 제외하고는 전어체의 지질 함량을 감소시키는 결과를 나타내었다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.417-429
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• 2012

In this study, a diagnostic wind model, CALMET and a micrometeorological numerical model, ENVI-MET were used to analyze the wind field in and out of the site designated for the industrial complex around Buron-myeon, Wonju, Gangwon-do. The results of modeling with CALMET showed that the air flow in industrial complex was little affected by the surrounding terrain. And the result of wind field analysis with ENVI-MET showed there are turbulent air flows such as cavity and wake around structures in the industrial complex, which can cause high-air pollution. Therefore, it is necessary to design the industrial complex considering the wind path according to wind directions.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제5권6호
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• pp.1101-1112
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• 2011

The Multiuser Eigenmode Transmission (MET) has generated significant interests in literature due to its optimal performance in linear precoding systems. The MET can simultaneously transmit several spatial multiplexing eigenmodes to multiple users which significantly enhance the system performance. The maximum number of users that can be served simultaneously is limited due to the constraints on the number antennas, and thus an appropriate user selection is critical to the MET system. Various algorithms have been developed in previous works such as the enumerative search algorithm. However, the high complexities of these algorithms impede their applications in practice. In this paper, motivated by the necessity of an efficient and effective user selection algorithm, a low complexity recursive user selection algorithm is proposed for the MET system. In addition, the fairness of the MET system is improved by using the combination of the proposed user selection algorithm and the adaptive Proportional Fair Scheduling (PFS) algorithm. Extensive simulations are implemented to verify the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.