• 대한전자공학회논문지TE
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2002

본 논문은 백색유기발광소자를 구현하기 위해서 빛의 3원색인 적, 녹, 청색의 형광색소를 적절하게 배합하여 단일층 백색광을 얻었다. 개별적인 적색, 녹색, 청색 유기고분자 발광소자의 성능이 가장 우수한 특성을 조사한 후 최적화된 값으로 백색유기발광소자를 제작하였다. PVK와 Bu-PBD를 각각 70wt%, 30wt%로 혼합한 용액에 Nile Red(0.015mol%), Coumarin6(0.04mol%), TPB(3mol%)를 각각 첨가하여 백색발광소자를 제작하였을 때 구동전압이 20V에서 휘도 785cd/$m^2$, 색좌표가 (0.32, 0.34)인 백색광을 얻었다

• BMB Reports
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.551-558
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• 2001

We extended the measurable time scale of DNA dynamics to submicrosecond using a long-lifetime metal-ligand complex, $[Ru(phen)_2(dppz)]^{2+}$ (phen=1,10-phenanthroline, dppz=dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine) (RuPD), which displays a mean lifetime near 350 ns. We partially characterized the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) in calf thymus DNA from RuPD to nile blue (NB) using frequency-domain fluorometry with a high-intensity, blue light-emitting diode (LED) as the modulated light source. There was a significant overlap of the emission spectrum of the donor RuPD with the absorption spectrum of the acceptor NB. The F$\ddot{o}$rster distance ($R_0$) that was calculated from the spectral overlap was $33.4\;{\AA}$. We observed dramatic decreases in the steady-state fluorescence intensities of RuPD when the NB concentration was increased. The intensity decays of RuPD were matched the closest by a triple exponential decay. The mean decay time of RuPD in the absence of the acceptor NB was 350.7 ns. In a concentration-dependent manner, RuPD showed rapid intensity decay times upon adding NB. The mean decay time decreased to 184.6 ns at $100\;{\mu}M$ NB. The FRET efficiency values that are calculated from the mean decay times increased from 0.107 at $20\;{\mu}M$ NB to 0.474 at $100\;{\mu}M$ NB concentration. The use of FRET with a long-lifetime metal-ligand complex donor is expected to offer the opportunity to increase the information about the structure and dynamics of nucleic acids.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.7-15
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• 2008

분자들의 전자 흡수스펙트럼에 영향을 주는 분자 핵 운동은 이론적으로 양자동역학적 시간상관함수로 표현된다. 본 연구에서는 분자동역학 전산모사와 양자화학적 계산등의 순 이론적 계산을 이용해 고전역학적 시간상관함수를 구하고 두 가지의 준고전역학적 근사방법으로 양자동역학적 시간상관함수를 얻었다. 또한 이차 축적전개 근사식을 이용하여 액체상에 있는 nile blue 색소분자의 전자전이 흡수스펙트럼을 얻었다. 계산 결과는 실험에서 얻은 스펙트럼과 비교적 잘 일치하였으며, 실험 결과와의 비교를 통해, 본 계의 용매화 동역학의 시간 척도는 1ps 보다 길며 색소분자에 인접한 용매분자들이 용매화에 영향을 주는 주 성분임을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.90-101
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• 2022

The study aims to assess composition, diversity and population indices of natural regeneration of woody species in Jebel El Gerrie forest reserve, Blue Nile State, Sudan. We conducted field work between December 2018 and January 2019. We used random sampling to collect vegetation data in the forest where we made a total of 90 circular sample plots (radius 17.84 m) and distributed them proportionally to the area of each of the four density-based vegetation classes of the forest i.e. high density (C1), medium density (C2), low density (C3) and crop land (C4). In each sample plot we identified all regenerating tree species and counted their regeneration frequencies. We calculated ecological metrics of regeneration frequency, density, abundance, richness, evenness, diversity and importance value index (IVI) and drew abundance rank curve. Results revealed that out of fifteen mature tree species present, natural regeneration of 8 species, which belong to 6 families, was observed. The relatively most frequently naturally regenerating and abundant species were Anogeissus leiocarpa and Combretum hartmannianum. Richness, evenness and diversity of regenerating species were 1.33, 0.82 and 1.7, respectively. One-way ANOVA (α=0.05) of mean regeneration densities disclosed that there were significant differences (F_3,86=16.77, p=0.000) between C2 & C3 (p=0.000) and C2 & C4 (p=0.000). While regeneration of seven tree species were absent, two, two and four species were of good, poor and fair regeneration status, respectively. A comparison of mean density of natural regeneration with that of parent trees reflects a poor regeneration status of the forest. The study provides empirical results on the regeneration status of species and signifies the need for management interventions for species conservation and restoration, maintenance of biodiversity and sustainable production.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.174-183
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• 2022

The study aims to examine population indices of mature trees in Jebel Elgarrie forest, Blue Nile State, Sudan. We used remote sensing techniques to stratify the forest into vegetation classes depending on tree density. We distributed 97 circular sample plots (0.1 ha) proportionally to the area of the vegetation classes. In each sample plot we identified, counted and recorded all mature trees (DBH ≥10 cm). We calculated frequency, density, abundance, richness, evenness and diversity for each species and we drew abundance rank curve of mature trees. We used One-Way ANOVA to test for differences (α=0.05) in mean density (No./ha) of mature trees between vegetation classes. Results revealed that the forest was conveniently sub-divided into high density (C1), medium density (C2), low density (C3) and bare farm land (C4) classes. We identified fifteen tree species that belong to 10 families and 14 genera. Combretaceae and Fabaceae were the common families while Anogeissus leiocarpa was the most frequently occurring species. While species diversity varied between vegetation classes, diversity of the forest as a whole is low. While mean density of mature trees in C1, C2, C3 and C4 it was 100, 74, 10, and 0, respectively, it was 54 for the whole forest indicating low stocking, Following One-Way ANOVA, multiple comparisons revealed significant differences in mean density of mature trees between C1 & C3 and C2 & C3. The study provided empirical results on population indices of mature tree species, which would be of importance for successful management and conservation of the forest.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.216-224
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• 2023

In several schistosomiasis-endemic countries, the prevalence has remained high in some areas owing to reinfection despite repeated mass drug administration (MDA) interventions; these areas are referred to as persistent hot spots. Identifying hotspots is critical for interrupting transmission. This study aimed to determine an effective means of identifying persistent hot spots. First, we investigated the differences between Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni prevalence among school-aged children (SAC) estimated by a community-based survey, for which local key informants purposively selected communities, and a randomly sampled school-based survey. A total of 6,225 individuals residing in 60 villages in 8 districts of North Kordofan, Blue Nile, or Sennar States, Sudan participated in a community-based survey in March 2018. Additionally, the data of 3,959 students attending 71 schools in the same 8 districts were extracted from a nationwide school-based survey conducted in January 2017. The community-based survey identified 3 districts wherein the prevalence of S. haematobium or S. mansoni infection among SAC was significantly higher than that determined by the randomly sampled school survey (e.g., S. haematobium in the Sennar district: 10.8% vs. 1.1%, P<0.001). At the state level, the prevalence of schistosomiasis among SAC, as determined by the community-based survey, was consistently significantly higher than that determined by the school-based survey. Purposeful selection of villages or schools based on a history of MDA, latrine coverage, open defecation, and the prevalence of bloody urine improved the ability for identifying persistent hot spots.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권18호
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• pp.8053-8058
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• 2016

Metformin is known as a hypoglycaemic agent that regulates glucose homeostasis by inhibiting liver glucose production and increasing muscle glucose uptake. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide, with about a million new cases diagnosed each year. The risk factors for CRC include advanced age, smoking, black race, obesity, low fibre diet, insulin resistance, and the metabolic syndrome. We have searched Medline for the metabolic syndrome and its relation to CRC, and metformin as a potential treatment of colorectal cancer. Administration of metformin alone or in combination with chemotherapy has been shown to suppress CRC. The mechanism that explains how insulin resistance is associated with CRC is complex and not fully understood. In this review we have summarised studies which showed an association with the metabolic syndrome as well as studies which tackled metformin as a potential treatment of CRC. In addition, we have also provided a summary of how metformin at the cellular level can induce changes that suppress the activity of cancer cells.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제10권1_2호
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• pp.77-86
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• 1980

인삼의 근피층에서 확인된 분비관의 분포, 분비상피세포의 미세구조, 후형질성 함유물의 성분등을 광학 및 전자현미경을 이용하여 추구하였다. 1) 분비관은 배축, 근피층, 엽맥 유관속의 배축면과 향축면, 줄기의 유관속을 사이에 두고 피층과 수층 및 수내(髓內)에서 관찰되었다. 2) 근피층에 존재하는 분비관은 형성층에서 분화함이 확인되었고, 분비관의 환상배열층은 근령(根令)을 추정하는 구조적인 지표가 된다고 믿어진다. 3) 분비상피세포는 인(仁), 미토콘드리아, 소포체가 매우 발달되었으며, ribosome, chromoplast, leucoplast, dictyosome과 저장과립인 전분립이 관찰되었다. 4) 상피세포로는 단층이고 세포질과 분비관내에는 sudanophyl, osmophyl inclusion이 확인되었지만 Pyridin 및 alcohol로 lipid를 추출하였을 때에는 이들 함유물이 관찰되지 않았다. 5) Nile blue반응에서 상피세포내에는 oxazin에 반응하는 산성지질이, 분비관에는 oxazone에 반응하는 중성지질이 검출되었다. 6) 세포내 분비과립은 $OsO_4$단일고정시 전자밀도가 매우 높았다. 따라서 이 물질의 주성분은 불포화성지질인것 같으며 인삼의 분비관은 지질대사와 밀접한 관련성이 있는 것으로 믿어지므로 인삼이 지니는 분비관은 지질분비관(lipid canal 또는 lipid duct)으로 명명됨이 바람직하다.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2004년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.1540-1545
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• 2004

Measurement of concentration fields in a micro-channel is the crucial technology in the area of Lab-on-a-chip to be used for various bio-chemical applications. It is wel-known that the only possible way to measure the concentration field in the micro-channel is using micro-LIF(Laser Induced Fluorescence) method. However, an accurate concentration field at a given cross plane in a micro-channel has not been made so far due to the limit of light illumination. The present study demonstrates a novel method to provide an ultra thin laser sheet beam having 5 microns thickness by a micro focus laser line generator. Nile Blue A was used as fluorescent dye for LIF measurement. The laser sheet beam illuminates an exact plane of concentration measurement in the micro-channel to increase the signal to noise ratio and reduce the depth uncertainty considerably.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.311-317
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• 2009

Due to extremely small device size and velocity scale, mixing in microchannel take place very slowly by way of molecular diffusion transport. Mixing enhancement becomes a central issue in microfluidics for biomedical and chemical applications. In this work, The optimization results and validation through experiment and fabrication. In this efficient micromixer design, it is essential to evaluate mixing efficiency with good precision. Mixing efficiency for Y-channel micromixer is measured by fluorescence intensity using LIF(Laser Induced Fluorescence) Confocal Microscope. The Y-channel micromixers are fabricated with polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS). Nile Blue A is injected into the micromixer as a fluorescence dye for measuring of fluorescence intensity by He/Ne laser. Throughout the experiments and computer simulation, accurate mixing efficiency evaluation process for a PDMS Y-channel micromixer is established.