• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제19권8호
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• pp.1197-1205
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• 2006

This experiment was conducted to compare the effects of feeding DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid (HMTBA) and DL-methionine (DLM) supplemented corn-soybean-cottonseed meal diets on growth performance, carcass composition, and muscle color of broilers. The trial was designed as a $2{\times}3{\times}2$ factorial experiment, including two methionine (Met) sources (HMTBA and DLM), three equimolar graded levels of Met supplementation (i.e., 0.08, 0.16, and 0.24% in the starter diet and 0.07, 0.14, and 0.21% in the grower and finisher diets, respectively), and two sexes (male and female). Additionally, one basal diet for each sex was formulated to be limiting in Met to test the dosage response of increasing supplemental Met levels. Four hundred and twenty 10-d-old broilers were randomly allotted to 14 treatments (seven each for males and females), with five replicate pens per treatment and six chicks per pen. There was no difference (p>0.05) between the two Met sources in growth performance and muscle deposition of broilers throughout the whole experimental period (d 10 to 49). With the increasing Met supplementation levels, average daily gain was increased (quadratic; p<0.01) during the starter, grower, and overall phases, average daily feed intake was increased (quadratic; p<0.01) during the starter phase, and feed:gain ratio was decreased (quadratic; p<0.05) during the grower and overall phases. At the end of finisher phase, Met supplementation increased breast muscle content (quadratic; p<0.01) and thigh muscle content (linear; p<0.05), and decreased abdominal fat content (quadratic; p<0.02). Compared to the broiler fed DLM, broilers fed HMTBA had superior breast and thigh muscle coloration (p<0.01). Male broilers had higher weight gain and feed intake and better feed conversion than female broilers (p<0.01). The fat content of thigh muscle in female broilers was higher than that of male broilers (p<0.03). The best fit comparison of HMTBA vs. DLM was determined by Schwarz Bayesian Criteria index, which indicated that the average relative bioefficacy of HMTBA vs. DLM was 120% with 95% confidence limit 67 to 172%. These results indicated that Met supplementation improved growth performance and carcass quality of broilers fed corn-soybean-cottonseed meal diets irrespective of Met sources. Compared to DLM, HMTBA has the same molar bioefficacy on improving the growth performance and carcass quality of broilers; however, HMTBA fed birds had superior meat color to DLM fed birds.

• 한국공간정보시스템학회 논문지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.59-74
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• 2000

투자의 효율성제시가 불명확한 1단계 국가GIS사업(1995-2000)에 대한 대책으로, 최근 GIS예산 집행의 타당성에 대한 분석이 요구되고 있다. 특히 국가GIS사업의 많은 비중을 차지하는 지자제GIS사업에서 효율적인 투자는 성공적인 사업추진을 위해 매우 중요하다. 그러나 GIS투자의 타당성을 판단하기 위해서는 투자비용의 산정과 함께 그로 인한 편익 내지 효과를 측정할 수 있어야 한다. 또 측정할 수 있다면 얼마나 측정할 수 있고 얼마나 설득력있는 편익을 측정하여 정책결정이나 정치적, 재정적 지지를 얻는 데에 활용할 수 있는가가 핵심적인 주요사안으로 받아들여지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 지자체에서 합리적인 의사결정의 자료로 활용될 수 있도록 기존의 다양한 GIS비용효과 분석에 대한 이론적 고찰을 실시하고, 지자제GIS의 특성을 고려한 GIS비용효과분석방안을 고찰하였다. 이를 위해 지자체 GIS 발전단계에 따르는 효과 및 지자체 응용시스템별의 활용효과에 대한 국내외사례를 종합, 국내 지자체 GIS비용효과분석에 적용될 수 있는 비용과 효과의 정량적 정성적 평가항목을 구성하였다. 아울러 편익비용비, 순현재가치, 내부수익률의 평가기법에 따라 다양한 대안선정을 위한 민감도분석과 불확실성분석에 대해서도 살펴봄으로써, 지자제 GIS사업의 투자타당성확보 및 합리적인 의사결정 및 대안선택방향을 모색하였다.

• 한국자기학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.10-13
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• 2007

[ $LuFe_2O_4$ ] 단결정 시료를 floating zone법을 이용하여 합성, 결정학적 및 자기구조를 연구하였다. 결정 구조는 $R\={3}mh$의 능면체로 결정되었고, 격자 상수는 각각 $a_0=3.440(2)\;{\AA},\;c_0=25.263(2)\;{\AA}$이었다. 진동 시료 자화율 측정기(VSM) 실험결과와 $M\"{o}ssbauer$ 분석 실험결과 자기적 $N\'{e}el$ 온도($T_N$)는 250 K로 결정되었다. 12 K에서의 $M\ddot{o}ssbauer$ 스펙트럼을 결정구조에서 기인한 4개 세트의 6라인 공명흡수선으로 분석하였으며, 상온에서의 $M\"{o}ssbauer$ 스펙트럼은 3개의 single과 1개의 doublet이 중첩된 형태를 보였다. 상온에서 singlet들의 이성질체 이동치는 $Fe^{3+}$의 이온 상태를 나타내는 $0.20{\pm}0.01mm/s$ 전후의 값을, doublet은 $Fe^{2+}$의 이온 상태를 나타내는 $0.70{\pm}0.01mm/s$의 값을 갖는 것을 알 수 있었다. 상온에서의 $Fe^{3+}$와 $Fe^{2+}$간의 면적비율은 1:1로 나타났으나, 온도가 상승함에 따라 doublet 형태가 점차 사라지다가 360 K에서는 singlet 형태의 단일 흡수선으로 나타났다. 이는 $LuFe_2O_4$물질에서 나타내는 자발분극현상이 철 이온이 가지고 있는 거동의 변화 때문인 것으로 해석된다.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.251-258
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• 2022

시멘트산업에서는 CO₂ 배출량 감축을 위해 원료대체 및 전환기술, 저탄소 신열원 활용 공정효율 향상기술, 공정발생 CO₂ 포집 및 재자원화 기술 개발이 진행되고 있다. 공정발생 CO₂ 포집 및 재자원화는 대규모로 배출되는 배기가스에서 CO₂를 분리 및 포집하는 기술로 지중저장과 해양저장, 탄산염 광물화로 크게 세 가지로 나뉜다. 이에 본 연구에서는 CO₂를 탄산염광물로 저장할 수 있는 CSC를 개발하고자 기초 실험을 진행하였다. 클링커 원료 배합에서 SiO₂/(CaO+SiO₂) 몰비가 다른 세 가지의 CSC 클링커를 제작하여 클링커의 성분 및 상 분석을 진행하였다. 제조한 CSC 클링커는 Wollastonite와 Rankinite가 생성되었다. 또한, CSC 페이스트 탄산화 시험편은 탄산화 생성물로 Calcite가 생성되었음을 확인할 수 있었다. CSC 클링커와 CSC 탄산화 시험편은 CSC 클링커 화학조성에서 SiO₂/(CaO+SiO₂) 몰비가 낮을수록 Wollastonite 생성량이 감소하고 Rankinite의 생성량이 증가하였고, CSC 페이스트 시험편의 탄산화 진행에 따라 Calcite 생성량이 증가하였다. 이는 Rankinite가 Wollastonite보다 CO₂를 광물화하는데 반응성이 높은 것으로 판단된다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권12호
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• pp.1940-1947
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• 2022

Objective: This study examined the effects of dietary calcium (Ca) and non-phytate phosphorus (NPP) on performance, tibial characteristics, meat quality and plasma biochemical variables in yellow-feathered broilers during 85 to 105 d of age. Methods: A total of 720 heads of 85-d broilers were allocated into 9 groups and provided with three levels of Ca (0.65%, 0.75%, 0.85%), and NPP (0.25%, 0.30%, 0.35%) in diets for 21 d. Results: The final body weight (FW), average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI), and feed to gain ratio (F:G) were affected (p<0.05) by dietary Ca. From the quadratic regressions, the optimal level of Ca in diet were 0.71% for FW and ADG, and 0.67% for ADFI. Dietary Ca and NPP both significantly affected tibial breaking strength and density. From the quadratic regressions, the optimal level of Ca and NPP in diet were 0.81% and 0.37% for tibial density. The shear force of breast muscle of broilers given 0.75% or 0.85% Ca were lower than that in birds with 0.65% Ca and drip loss of birds given 0.65% or 0.75% Ca was lower than that in birds with 0.85% Ca (p<0.05). The drip loss of birds given 0.25% NPP was lowest among all NPP treatments (p<0.05). Calcium affected (p<0.05) the plasmal contents of phosphorus, osteocalcin (OC), parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitonin and the contents of OC and PTH were also influenced by dietary NPP. Conclusion: Dietary Ca and NPP level affected tibial characteristics, meat quality and biochemical variables in plasma of finisher-phase yellow-feathered broilers (85 to 105 d) and Ca also affected growth performance. Dietary 0.71% Ca and 0.30% NPP were enough for growth performance, while considering the growth performance, tibial characteristics, meat quality and biochemical variables together, 0.75% Ca and 0.37% NPP were recommended.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.110-115
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• 2023

브로민화 수은(I)(Hg₂Br₂) 물리적 증착법 공정에서 구성요소 B의 분압, P_B를 40 Torr에서 200 Torr로 증가시켰을 때 1개의 셀(unicell)이 결정성장영역에서 기체상 공간의 중심으로 이동함을 보여주고 있다. P_B = 40 Torr에서는 경계층 흐름이 지배적이고, P_B = 200 Torr에서는 코어영역흐름(core region)을 보이고 있다. 고려되는 물리적 증착법 공정에서 P_B = 40 Torr와 P_B = 200 Torr에서 1개(single)의 셀(cell) 형태로 3차원의 유동의 흐름과 x, y 직교 중심축에 대하여 비대칭 유동흐름을 나타내고 있다. 소스와 결정 영역 사이의 임계 온도차는 약 30 K입니다. Hg₂Br₂의 총 몰 플럭스는 임계값에 도달할 때까지 온도차에 따라 증가한다. 임계 총 몰 플럭스에서 총 몰 플럭스는 갑자기 감소한다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.389-401
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• 2022

Objective: This study aimed to determine a factor for predicting suboptimal image quality of the hepatobiliary phase (HBP) of gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI in patients with extrahepatic bile duct (EHD) cancer before MRI examination. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 259 patients (mean age ± standard deviation: 68.0 ± 8.3 years; 162 male and 97 female) with EHD cancer who underwent gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI between 2011 and 2017. Patients were divided into a primary analysis set (n = 184) and a validation set (n = 75) based on the diagnosis date of January 2014. Two reviewers assigned the functional liver imaging score (FLIS) to reflect the HBP image quality. The FLIS consists of the sum of three HBP features, each scored on a 0-2 scale: liver parenchymal enhancement, biliary excretion, and signal intensity of the portal vein. Patients were classified into low-FLIS (0-3) or high-FLIS (4-6) groups. Multivariable analysis was performed to determine a predictor of low FLIS using serum biochemical and imaging parameters of cholestasis severity. The optimal cutoff value for predicting low FLIS was obtained using receiver operating characteristic analysis, and validation was performed. Results: Of the 259 patients, 140 (54.0%) and 119 (46.0%) were classified into the low-FLIS and high-FLIS groups, respectively. In the primary analysis set, total bilirubin was an independent factor associated with low FLIS (adjusted odds ratio per 1-mg/dL increase, 1.62; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.32-1.98). The optimal cutoff value of total bilirubin for predicting low FLIS was 2.1 mg/dL with a sensitivity of 95.1% (95% CI: 88.9-98.4) and a specificity of 89.0% (95% CI: 80.2-94.9). In the validation set, the total bilirubin cutoff showed a sensitivity of 92.1% (95% CI: 78.6-98.3) and a specificity of 83.8% (95% CI: 68.0-93.8). Conclusion: Serum total bilirubin before acquisition of gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI may help predict suboptimal HBP image quality in patients with EHD cancer.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.53-70
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• 2024

Background: The conventional deadlift is a popular exercise for enhancing trunk, core, and lower extremity strength. However, its use in sports medicine is constrained by concerns of lumbar injuries, despite evidence supporting its safety and rehabilitative benefits. To optimize muscle activation using resistive bands in variable resistance therapy, we explored their feasibility in the deadlift. Design: Comparative experimental design Methods: Surface electromyography recorded muscle activity in the trunk and lower extremities during lifting, with normalization to the isometric Floor Lift using Maximal Voluntary Contraction. Kinematics were measured using inclinometer sensors to track hip and trunk sagittal plane angles. To prevent fatigue, each subject only used one of the three pairs of bands employed in the study. Results: Our study involved 45 healthy subjects (mean age: 30.4 ± 6.3 years) with similar baseline characteristics, except for years of lifting and strength-to-years-of-lifting ratio. Various resistance band groups exhibited significantly higher muscle activity than conventional deadlifts during different phases. The minimal resistance band group had notably higher muscle activity in the trunk, core, and lower extremity muscles, particularly in the end phase. The moderate resistance band group showed increased muscle activity in the mid-and end-phases. The maximum resistance band group demonstrated greater muscle activity in specific muscles during the early phase and overall higher activity in all trunk and lower extremity muscles in the mid and end phases of the deadlift (p<0.05). Conclusion: Our findings provide valuable insights into muscle activation with various resistance bands during deadlift exercise in clinical and gym settings. There appears to be a dose-response relationship between increased resistance bandwidth, external load, myoelectric activation, and range.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.523-530
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• 2017

Objective: Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects on growth performance, digestibility, and blood metabolites of lambs during pre- and post-weaning period of inclusion of a commercial probiotic (PRO) containing a mixture of two strains of Pediococcus, Pediococcus acidilactici ($1{\times}10^6$ colony-forming unit [cfu]/g) and Pediococcus pentosaceus ($1.3{\times}10^6cfu/g$), with dextrose as the carrier compound compared to a diet based on concentrate mixture and wheat straw. Methods: In exp. 1, 24 male lambs of about $15{\pm}2.6$ d age and initial body weight (BW) of $5.52{\pm}0.6kg$ were randomly allocated into three groups. One group received control diet without additives, and remainders received control diet supplemented with 0.5 or 1 g PRO/lamb/d. Daily feed intake and biweekly BW were recorded. In exp. 2, five lambs, (initial $BW=29.72{\pm}1.15kg$, $age=6.54{\pm}0.32mo$) were used as experimental animals in a digestion trial. They were fed the same diets as in Exp. 1. Results: The supplementation of PRO did not result in any significant differences in milk intake, average daily gain (ADG), or total gain between treatments during the pre-weaning period. Total dry matter intake tended to be greater (p = 0.07) with addition of PRO in the post-weaning diets. During post-weaning phase, the final BW, ADG, total gain, and feed conversion ratio of the lambs receiving PRO treatments tended to be greater ($p{\leq}0.10$) than the control group. Addition of PRO in post-weaning diet decreased ($p{\leq}0.01$) blood urea and cholesterol concentrations. With the exception of ether extract digestibility, all nutrients digestibility were improved with inclusion PRO in the post-weaning diets. Conclusion: Lambs that received PRO in post-weaning diet appeared to show a better performance than lambs in pre-weaning period. Addition of the probiotic in the post-weaning diet trended towards improved dry matter intake, growth performance, feed conversion ratio, and nutrients digestibility.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.556-562
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• 2007

A total of 126 crossbred weanling pigs (average body weight of $6.3{\pm}0.3$ kg) were used to investigate the effect of chito-oligosaccharide (COS) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, pH of gastro-intestinal tract (GI), intestinal and fecal microflora of young piglets. Pigs were allocated to three dietary treatments based on body weight and gender in a single factorial arrangement. Treatments were control (No COS), T1 (0.2% COS during starter (6-13 kg) and 0.1% COS during grower (13-30 kg) phases, and T2 (0.4% COS during starter (6-13 kg) and 0.3% COS during grower (13-30 kg) phases, respectively. Each treatment had 3 replicates and 14 pigs were raised in each pen. COS is a low molecular weight water-soluble chitosan that can be obtained from chitin of the crab shell after deacetylation with concentrated sodium hydroxide at high temperature and then further decomposition by chitosanase enzyme in the presence of ascorbic acid. For the starter and grower periods, there were no significant differences (p>0.05) in average daily gain (ADG) and feed to gain ratio among treatments. However, during the overall period (6-30 kg), T2 showed better (p<0.05) feed to gain ratio than other treatments. A digestibility study was conducted at the end of grower phase which showed improvement (p<0.05) in DM and crude fat digestibility in T2 over the control. At 25 kg body weight, 6 pigs per treatment (2 per replicate) were sacrificed to determine the effect of diets on pH and microbial count at different sections of the GI tract. The pH of the cecal contents in pigs fed 0.1% COS was higher (p<0.05) than in the other treatments. Total anaerobic bacterial number increased from cecum to rectum in all treatments. The weekly total bacterial counts showed higher (p<0.05) in feces of pigs fed COS than that of untreated pigs at the $8^{th}$ week. The number of fecal E. coli in untreated pigs at $4^{th}$ wk was 7.35 log CFU/g compared to 6.71 and 6.54 log CFU/g in 0.1 and 0.3% COS-treated pigs, respectively. Similarly, at $8^{th}$ wk, fecal clostridium spp. were lower in pigs fed 0.3% COS (5.43 log CFU/g) than in untreated pigs (6.26 log CFU/g). In conclusion, these results indicated that chito-oligosaccharide could improve feed efficiency in young pigs and inhibited the growth of harmful bacteria.