• Advances in nano research
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.285-291
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• 2024

The paper considers one of the new applications of computer methods in music composition, using smart nanobeams-an integration of advanced computational techniques with new, specially designed materials for enhanced performance capabilities in music composition. The research applies some peculiar properties of smart nanobeams, embedded with piezoelectric materials that modulate and control sound vibrations in real-time. The study is conducted to determine the effects of changes in the length, thickness of nanobeams and the applied voltage on acoustical properties and the tone quality of musical instruments with the help of numerical simulations and optimization algorithms. By means of piezo-elasticity theory, different governing equations of nanobeam systems can be derived, which are solved by the numerical method to predict the dynamic behavior of the system under different conditions. Results show that manipulation of the parameters allows great control over pitch, timbre, and resonance of the instrument; such a system offers new ways in which composers and performers can create music. This research also validates the computational model against available theoretical data, proving the accuracy and possible applications of the former. The work thus marks a large step towards the intersection of music composition with smart material technology, and, when further developed, it would mean that smart nanobeams could revolutionize the process for composing and performing music on these instruments.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.7-22
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• 2016

목적 : 본 연구는 양측상지기능 평가도구의 체계적 고찰을 통해, 대상자, 평가방법, 신뢰도, 타당도, 민감도 등을 분석하여 임상 및 연구에서의 자료로 활용하고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 2014년 12월 한달 동안 PubMed 데이터베이스에서 'upper extremity'와 'motor actiity' 'activities of daily living'와 'assessment instrument' 'disability evaluations'의 키워드로 검색하여, 최종적으로 68개의 연구에서 44개의 상지기능 평가도구를 추출하였다. 추출된 평가도구에서 양측상지기능 평가도구의 비율, 대상자, 측정방법, 신뢰도, 타당도, 민감도를 비교분석하였다. 결과 : 상지기능 평가도구 중 양측상지기능 평가도구는 2개로 가장 적었다. 모두 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 하였으며, 환자의 양측 상지수행을 통해 환측의 기능을 측정하는 평가도구였다. 평가도구의 신뢰도, 타당도, 민감도는 높은 것으로 조사되었다. 결론 : 본 연구를 통해 양측상지기능 평가도구의 개발 및 연구가 필요하며, 이를 통해 양측상지기능 치료 효과를 보기 위한 평가도구로 활용될 수 있기를 기대해 본다.

• 천문학논총
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• 제15권spc2호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2000

Four plasma instruments are currently under development for KAISTSAT-4 (K-4) which is scheduled for launch in 2002. They are the Solid-State Telescope, Electro-Static Analyzer, Langmuir Probe, and the Scientific Magnetometer, that will respectively allow in-situ detection of high energy and low energy components of auroral particles, ionospheric thermal electrons, and magnetic field disturbances. These instruments, together with the Far-ultraviolet IMaging Spectrograph, will provide micro-scale physics of Earth's polar ionosphere with detailed spectral information that has not been previously achieved with other space missions. In this paper, we review the concept of the four space plasma instruments as well as the anticipated results from the instruments.

• 수산해양기술연구
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.54-63
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• 2005

어군탐지기, 계량어군탐지기, 바이오텔레메터리등 음향을 이용하여 해중의 어군의 정보를 탐색하는 수산음향계측장치의 탐지범위와 그 음향특성에 대해 검토, 분석할 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 탐지범위는 송 ${\codt}$ 수파기 직경, 송파음의 강도의 증가와 함께 저주파로 이동하여 어군탐지기의 경우 20${\sim}$50kHz, 바이오텔레메터리의 경우 40${\sim}$80kHz에서 최대치를 나타내었다. 2. 탐지거리는 주파수의 증가와 함께 증가하였지만, 고주파에서는 흡수계수의 영향으로 급격하게 감소하였다. 즉, 송 ${\codt}$ 수파기 직경, 송파음의 강도, TS의 증가 효과는 저주파에서는 크고 고주파에서는 적은 경향을 나타내었다. 3. 바이오텔레메터리에서는 어군탐지기와 같은 송파의 지향성 이득을 얻을 수 없기 때문에 탐지체적의 최대치가 수파기의 직경과 함께 미소하게 감소하였다. 4. 탐지범위는 주파수 특성에 의한 어군탐지기의 음향산란신호를 분석하건, 수산음향계측장치의 설계 및 성능평가에 유효하게 사용될 수 있다.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.749-756
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• 2012

Objective: This study was performed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders of traditional Korean instrument player using a variety of traditional classical instruments: Gayageum, Geomungo, Ajaeng, Haegeum, Daegeum, Piri and Samul instruments. Background: A large percentage of instrument players have suffered from the musculoskeletal pain of each body parts. However, there is no research on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders of traditional Korean musical instrument players. Method: Through the focus group interview, a questionnaire to investigate musculoskeletal disorders was developed. The questionnaire consisted of four parts: demographic factors, performance factors, musculoskeletal disorders symptoms, musculoskeletal disorder experience. For the survey, 118 expert players participated. The data from the survey were analyzed by correlation analysis and chi-square analysis. Results: The symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders and the severe pain from musculoskeletal disorders were observed at neck, shoulder, back and knee. The musculoskeletal experience was statistically related to the factor of body height in Gayageum and Geomungo. In addition, the musculoskeletal experience in Geomungo was related to age and career. However, the musculoskeletal experience in Ajaeng and Haegeum was only related to the factor of hobby. The musculoskeletal experience in Daegeum and Piri was related to stretching. In addition, there was a statistical significance between the musculoskeletal experience and sex in Daegum. In Samul instruments, the statistical significance was observed at age, BMI, career and stretching. Conclusion: The symptoms of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders of traditional Korean musical players were prevalently observed at neck, shoulder, back and knee. In addition, these symptoms were related to the various demographic factors such as age, body height, BMI, career, sex, hobby and stretching. Application: The results of this study can be used as the preliminary data for preventing the musculoskeletal injuries of traditional Korean musical instrument players.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제60권4호
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• pp.267-275
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• 2016

일반적으로 실험은 과학의 꽃으로 인식되고 있고 학교 과학에서도 중요한 위치를 차지한다. 과학자들은 확증이든, 입증이든, 사고실험이든, 어떤 형태든 실험이라는 형태를 거친다. 과학교육의 주요 목표 중 하나는 탐구능력을 향상키는 것이다. 이에 학생들에게도 실험을 하도록 하는 것은 당연한 것으로 여겨진다. 그러나 학교 실험이 과학을 이해하고 학습하는데 있어서 과연 무엇이며 어떤 역할을 하는지에 대한 의견과 논의는 항상 긍정적이지만은 않다. 또한, 학교 과학 실험의 이론적 당위성이 자리 잡고 있다고 하더라도 실제 과학자들이 수행하는 실험과는 간극이 존재한다. 이 연구에서는 학교 과학 실험과 도구의 의미를 탐색하였다. 또한 하나의 사례로 중학교 과학 교과서와 고등학교 화학 교과서에 수록되어 있는 화학관련 탐구 실험의 유형 및 도구 사용 수준을 분석하여, 학교 과학 탐구에서 실험과 도구의 의미를 재조명하고자 하였다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.298-315
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• 2021

Purpose: Peri-implantitis therapy and implant maintenance are fundamental practices to enhance the longevity of zirconia implants. However, the use of physical decontamination methods, including hand instruments, polishing devices, ultrasonic scalers, and laser systems, might damage the implant surfaces. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of physical decontamination methods on zirconia implant surfaces. Methods: A systematic search was conducted using 5 electronic databases: Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane. Hand searching of the OpenGrey database, reference lists, and 6 selected dental journals was also performed to identify relevant studies satisfying the eligibility criteria. Results: Overall, 1049 unique studies were identified, of which 11 studies were deemed suitable for final review. Air-abrasive devices with glycine powder, prophylaxis cups, and ultrasonic scalers with non-metal tips were found to cause minimal to no damage to implantgrade zirconia surfaces. However, hand instruments and ultrasonic scalers with metal tips have the potential to cause major damage to zirconia surfaces. In terms of laser systems, diode lasers appear to be the most promising, as no surface alterations were reported following their use. Conclusion: Air-abrasive devices and prophylaxis cups are safe for zirconia implant decontamination due to preservation of the implant surface integrity. In contrast, hand instruments and ultrasonic scalers with metal tips should be used with caution. Recommendations for the use of laser systems could not be fully established due to significant heterogeneity among included studies, but diode lasers may be the best-suited system. Further research-specifically, randomised controlled trials-would further confirm the effects of physical decontamination methods in a clinical setting.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.329-338
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• 2024

Background: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is recognized as a safe and effective treatment modality for early-stage lung cancer and anterior mediastinal masses. Recently, novel articulating instruments have been developed and introduced to endoscopic surgery. Here, we share our early experiences with VATS major pulmonary resection and thymectomy performed using ArtiSential articulating instruments. Methods: At the Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, 500 patients underwent VATS pulmonary resection between July 2020 and April 2023, while 43 patients underwent VATS thymectomy between January 2020 and April 2023. After exclusion, 224 patients were enrolled for VATS major pulmonary resection, and 38 were enrolled for VATS thymectomy. ArtiSential forceps were utilized in 35 of the 224 patients undergoing pulmonary resection and in 12 of the 38 individuals undergoing thymectomy. Early clinical outcomes were retrospectively analyzed. Results: No significant differences were observed in sex, age, surgical approach, operation time, histological diagnosis, or additional procedures between the patients who underwent surgery using novel articulating instruments and the group treated with conventional endoscopic instruments for both VATS major pulmonary resection and thymectomy. However, the use of the novel articulating endoscopic forceps was associated with a significantly larger number of dissected lymph nodes (p=0.028) and lower estimated blood loss (p=0.009) in VATS major pulmonary resection. Conclusion: Major pulmonary resection and thymectomy via VATS using ArtiSential forceps were found to be safe and effective, with early clinical outcomes comparable to established methods. Further research into long-term clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness is warranted.

• 한국폐기물자원순환학회지
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• 제35권8호
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• pp.770-776
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• 2018

This study measured the energy recovery rate of each municipal waste incineration facility according to the revised energy recovery rate estimation method, which targeted four municipal waste incineration facilities (Unit No. 7). The results calculated by the measuring instruments were used for each factor to estimate the recovery rate, and the available potential of available energy was examined by analyzing the energy production and valid consumption. As a result of the low heating value, 2,540 kcal/kg was calculated on average when the LHVw formula was applied, which is approximately 116 kcal/kg higher than the average design standard of 2,424 kcal/kg. The energy recovery rate was calculated as 96.9% on average based on production and 67.5% based on effective consumption, and the analysis shows that approximately 29.4% energy can be used.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.108-116
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• 2018

Objectives: This study investigated to the analytical work environment, analyst's expert and status of analytical instrument in the designated organization's laboratory for measuring work environment, and carried out to ensure reliability of analytical results. Methods: This study was conducted by 114 analysts who work in designated organization's laboratory for measuring work environment. Information on the working environment and personal characteristics of the analysts were collected using a self-reported questionnaire and were analyzed using the SPSS program through analysis of frequency and t-test. Results: The speciality of subjects was occupational health(57.0%), environmental health(38.6%) and environmental engineering(4.4%), and they had a higher level of academic ability than workers in other industries. Analysts had to handle a large number of sample analysis and many tasks other than analytical work. The analysts answered that it was difficult to analyze organic substances than inorganic substances, and the difficult parts were the analytical methods setting of new substances(55.3%), instrument analysis(24.6%) and principle of analysis(23.7%). Analytical instruments mainly have legally required instruments. The difficulty of the analysis is solved from the senior analyst in the laboratory and analytical information is mainly exchanged through seminar organized by the Association of Occupational Health Analysts. The analysts who are planning to move or considering the company were 48.2%, and the reasons for moving the company were difficult to work(14.0%), low salary(9.6%), employment type(8.8%) and job stress(7.0%). Conclusions: The conclusions of our study were that it was possible to secure reliability by solving the problems such as implementing professional education to improve expertise of analysts, strengthening analytical instruments through institutional improvement and improving work environment.