• Macromolecular Research
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.14-18
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• 2003

Grafting of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) upon coralline hydroxyapatite in conjugation with demineralized bone matrix (CHA-DBM) using equal molar ratio of potassium persulfate/sodium metabisulfite redox initiating system was investigated in aqueous medium. The optimum reaction condition was standardized by varying the concentrations of backbone, monomer, initiator, temperature and time. The results obtained imply that the percent grafting was found to increase initially and then decrease in most of the cases. The optimum temperature and time were found to be 50 $^{\circ}C$ and 180 min, respectively, to obtain higher grafting yield. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) method were employed for the proof of grafting. The FT-IR spectrum of grafted CHA-DBM showed epoxy groups at 905 and 853 $cm^{-1}$ / and ester carbonyl group at 1731 $cm^{-1}$ / of poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) in addition to the characteristic absorptions of CHA-DBM, which provides evidence of the grafting. The XRD results clearly indicated that the crystallographic structure of the grafted CHA-DBM has not changed due to the grafting reaction. Further, no phase transformation was detected by the XRD analysis, which suggests that the PGMA is grafted only on the surface of CHA-DBM backbone. The grafted CHA-DBM will have better functionality because of their surface modification and hence they may be more useful in coupling of therapeutic agents through epoxy groups apart from being used as osteogenic material.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.99-108
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• 2009

The purpose of this study is to analyze the middle-aged British women's apparel purchase behavior. The results of this study can be used to present the tendency of Korean middle-aged women's apparel purchase behavior when they become the old-aged by comparing and analyzing the British women's purchase behavior. We found that they prefer to choose and purchase their clothes by their own decision-making and search for actively the new brands for old age. Strong willingness was showed that their level of consumption amounts for clothing would be the same level between middle-aged and old-aged. It was also presented that they like to see a old-aged fashion model for fashion advertisement rather than a younger one and prefer to use the expression of 'mature' rather than a stereotypical expression such as a silver, gray and gold. The segmentation of fashion market by age can not be simply standardized. We expect that the propensity for clothing purchase behavior pattern of middle-aged women will not be changed and keep the same tendency by the time of their old-aged. We expect that this research results can be used as a basic material for another study and setting up the product developments and marketing strategies.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.114-126
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• 2019

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the enhancement of osteogenic potential of biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) bone substitute coated with Escherichia coli-derived recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (ErhBMP-2) and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Methods: The cell viability, differentiation, and mineralization of osteoblasts was tested with ErhBMP-2-/EGCG solution. Coated BCP surfaces were also investigated. Standardized, 6-mm diameter defects were created bilaterally on the maxillary sinus of 10 male New Zealand white rabbits. After removal of the bony windows and elevation of sinus membranes, ErhBMP-2-/EGCG-coated BCP was applied on one defect in the test group. BCP was applied on the other defect to form the control group. The animals were sacrificed at 4 or 8 weeks after surgery. Histologic and histometric analyses of the augmented graft and surrounding tissue were performed. Results: The 4-week and 8-week test groups showed more new bone (%) than the corresponding control groups (P<0.05). The 8-week test group showed more new bone (%) than the 4-week test group (P<0.05). Conclusions: ErhBMP-2-/EGCG-coated BCP was effective as a bone graft material, showing enhanced osteogenic potential and minimal side effects in a rabbit sinus augmentation model.

• 대한건축학회논문집:계획계
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2018

With the progress of national policy researches on the modular construction, many studies have been conducted regarding the standardization of interior building materials. However, studies on the standardization of exterior building materials are still insufficient, and there are no dedicated exterior materials for modular construction. In this regard, this study investigated the necessary of standardization through the analysis on 7 kinds of exterior materials used in general buildings and exterior building materials applied to modular apartment houses in order to establish design criteria for the standardization of dedicated modular exterior materials. Based on the analysis results, assembly reference plane in conjunction with inside dimensions was set, and panelizing standardized in five parts was proposed to solve the problem of low exterior material standardization rate. It also proposed elastic gasket and steel bracket details that can compensate for the fabrication errors of unit boxes and construction errors in stacking.

• Journal of Audiology & Otology
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.187-192
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• 2019

Background and Objectives: Clear speech is an effective communication strategy used in difficult listening situations that draws on techniques such as accurate articulation, a slow speech rate, and the inclusion of pauses. Although too slow speech and improperly amplified spectral information can deteriorate overall speech intelligibility, certain amplitude of increments of the mid-frequency bands (1 to 3 dB) and around 50% slower speech rates of clear speech, when compared to those in conversational speech, were reported as factors that can improve speech intelligibility positively. The purpose of this study was to identify whether amplitude increments of mid-frequency areas and slower speech rates were evident in Korean clear speech as they were in English clear speech. Subjects and Methods: To compare the acoustic characteristics of the two methods of speech production, the voices of 60 participants were recorded during conversational speech and then again during clear speech using a standardized sentence material. Results: The speech rate and longterm average speech spectrum (LTASS) were analyzed and compared. Speech rates for clear speech were slower than those for conversational speech. Increased amplitudes in the mid-frequency bands were evident for the LTASS of clear speech. Conclusions:The observed differences in the acoustic characteristics between the two types of speech production suggest that Korean clear speech can be an effective communication strategy to improve speech intelligibility.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2023

With the advent of industrialization, consumers and end-users demand more reliable products. Meeting these demands requires a comprehensive approach, involving tasks such as market information collection, planning, reliable raw material procurement, accurate reliability design, and prediction, including various reliability tests. Moreover, this encompasses aspects like reliability management during manufacturing, operational maintenance, and systematic failure information collection, interpretation, and feedback. Improving product reliability requires prioritizing it from the initial development stage. Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is a widely used method to increase product reliability. In this study, we reanalyzed using the FMEA method and proposed an improved method. Domestic railways lack an accurate measurement method or system for maintenance, so maintenance decisions rely on the opinions of experienced personnel, based on their experience with past faults. However, the current selection method is flawed as it relies on human experience and memory capacity, which are limited and ineffective. Therefore, in this study, we further specify qualitative contents to systematically accumulate failure modes based on the Failure Modes Table and create a standardized form based on the Master FMEA form to newly systematize it.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.67-76
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• 2024

PURPOSE. This study aims to assess and predict lifespan of dental prostheses using newly developed Korean Association of Prosthodontics (KAP) criteria through a large-scale, multi-institutional survey. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Survey was conducted including 16 institutions. Cox proportional hazards model and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to find out relevant factors and predict life expectancy. RESULTS. 1,703 fixed and 815 removable prostheses data were collected and evaluated. Statistically significant factors in fixed prosthesis failure were plaque index and material type, with a median survival of 10 to 18 years and 14 to 20 years each. In removable prosthesis, factors were national health insurance coverage, antagonist type, and prosthesis type (complete or partial denture), with median survival of 10 to 13 years, 11 to 14 years, and 10 to 15 years each. For still-usable prostheses, PCA analysis predicted an additional 3 years in fixed and 4.8 years in removable prosthesis. CONCLUSION. Life expectancy of a prosthesis differed significantly by factors mostly controllable either by dentist or a patient. Overall life expectancy was shown to be longer than previous research.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.106-114
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 블록형 보강토 옹벽에 경사계, 침하계, 토압계, 수직 및 수형 변위계, 스트레인게이지 등의 각종 계측기를 매설하여 시공 중 및 시공 후의 보강토 옹벽의거동과 전면벽체에 작용하는 수평토압의 크기 및 분포형태. 그리드에 발현되는 변형 형태 및 인장력의 크기와 침하특성 등을 옹벽의 직선부와 곡선부로 구분하여 분석하였다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2007

EPS는 일반적으로 블록형태로 제조되어 토목공사에 이용되고 있으며, 재료특성상 초경량성 및 내압축성을 가지며 자립안정성이 우수하므로 연약지반상 성토재로 적용한 경우 침하 및 측방유동에 대한 대책공법으로 적용되고 있다. 현재 국내에서는 보온 재료로서의 시험 방법 및 품질 규정만이 KS에 규정되어 있고, 공학적 성토 재료로서 활용하기 위한 기준이 확립되어 있지 않다. 따라서 도로공사의 시험시공 및 제조사의 품질시험을 통하여 EPS 설계 기준을 마련하여 적용하고 있는데, 이것들은 주로 재료의 공장제품 즉, 새 제품에 국한되어 연구가 이루어져 왔다. 본 연구에서는 EPS 장기내구성에 주안점을 두어 교대측방유동 대책공법으로 EPS가 적용된 시공현장에서 채취한 EPS시료와 공장제품에 대해 반복재하시험, 동결융해시험, 흡수율시험 등을 통하여 공학적인 장기내구성을 비교 분석하였다. 그 결과 일축압축시험은 채취시료가 공장제품에 비해서 강도가 다소 작게 나타났으며, 삼축압축시험에서 채취시료와 공장제품 모두 일축압축 시험결과에서와 같이 구속응력은 축방향 변형량에 선형비례하는 경향을 나타내었으며, 응력-변형률 관계곡선의 양상은 구속압과 상관없이 유사함을 알 수 있었다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2017

목적: Passive irrigation (PI)과 Passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI)의 상아질 잔사 제거 효율성을 비교하는 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 16 mm 길이로 표준화된 하악 소구치 치근을 근관 확대 후 종단으로 이등분 하였다. 분리된 한쪽 상아질벽에는 길이 4 mm, 너비 0.2 mm, 깊이 0.5 mm의 표준화된 구를 형성하였고, 반대쪽에는 직경 0.3 mm, 깊이 0.5 mm인 3개의 반구 형태의 함요를 형성하였다. 각 구와 함요에는 NaOCl과 혼합된 상아질 잔사로 채우고, 퍼티 인상재를 사용하여 재조합하였다. Group 1은 PI를 이용하고 Group 2는 PUI를 이용하여 각 근관내를 세정하였다. 현미경과 디지털카메라로 절편의 근관벽을 촬영하고, 구와 함요에 잔존하는 상아질 잔사의 양을 scoring system을 이용하여 평가하였다. 결과: 근관의 중앙 1/3에서 group 1이 group 2에 비해 잔사를 더 많이 제거하였지만, 치근단부에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 결론: 하악 소구치에서 근관에 기구가 닿지 못하는 부위를 세정시, 근관의 중앙 1/3에서 PUI를 사용하는 것이 PI에 비해 상아질 잔사의 제거 효율이 우수했지만, 치근단부에서는 PUI와 PI의 유의한 차이가 없었다.