The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinematic and kinetic changes that may occur in the pelvic and spine regions during cross-legged sitting postures. Experiments were performed on sixteen healthy subjects. Data were collected while the subject sat in 4 different sitting postures for 5 seconds: uncrossed sitting with both feet on the floor (Posture A), sitting while placing his right knee on the left knee (Posture B), sitting by placing right ankle on left knee (Posture C), and sitting by placing right ankle over the left ankle (Posture D). The order of the sitting posture was random. The sagittal plane angles (pelvic tilt, lumbar A-P curve, thoracic A-P curve) and the frontal plane angles (pelvic obliquity, lumber lateral curves, thoracic lateral curves) were obtained using VICON system with 6 cameras and analyzed with Nexus software. The pressure on each buttock was measured using Tekscan. Repeated one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the angle and pressure across the four postures. The Bonferroni's post hoc test was used to determine the differences between upright trunk sitting and cross-legged postures. In sagittal plane, cross-legged sitting postures showed significantly greater kyphotic curves in lumbar and thoracic spine when compared uncrossed sitting posture. Also, pelvic posterior tilting was greater in cross-legged postures. In frontal plane, only height of the right pelvic was significantly higher in Posture B than in Posture A. Finally, in Posture B, the pressure on the right buttock area was greater than Posture A and, in Posture C, the pressure on the left buttock area was greater than Posture A. However, all dependent variables in both planes did not demonstrate any significant difference among the three cross-legged postures (p>.05). The findings suggest that asymmetric changes in the pelvic and spine region secondary to the prolonged cross-legged sitting postures may cause lower back pain and deformities in the spine structures.

본 연구는 장미의 절화수명 연장과 품질을 향상시키기 위한 목적으로 삽지각도, sucrose 전처리 시간 그리고 sucrose 농도가 절화수명에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위해서 수행하였다. Sucrose soaking 처리시 sucrose 농도는 0.5, 1 및 2% 그리고 sucrose pulsing 처리시 sucrose 농도는 0, 1, 2, 및 4%를 이용하였다. Sucrose pulsing처리는 2 hrs 및 20 hrs 전처리 한 다음 실험을 수행하였다, 시험관에 100 mL씩 각각의 보존용액을 채 운 후 삽지각도는 수평(0o), 수직(90o) 그리고 중간정도 (45o)를 유지하여 실험을 수행하였다. Sucrose soaking 처리시 sucrose 농도와 각도에 따라서 꽃잎의 개화가 영향을 받은 것으로 보아 절화수명 연장을 위해서는 sucrose 농도를 높게 하고 각도를 수직으로 유지하는 것이 좋을 것으로 사료된다. 그리고 sucrose pulsing 2hrs 및 20 hrs 전처리 후, 삽지각도 45o 처리구에서는 개화가 지연되고 색상의 유지가 양호하였으나 90o 처 리구에서는 조사 시작일 부터 개화가 빠르게 진행되고 색상도 빠르게 변색이 진행되므로 절화수명연장의 측 면에서 삽지각도 90o는 바람직하지 못한 것으로 사료 된다.

본 논문에서는 산업 현장에서 비전기술을 이용한 객체의 검사나 분류에 사용되는 빠르고 효율적인 최소 사각형 근사화 방법을 대해서 소개한다. 주어진 객체의 최소 사각형 근사를 위해서 객체의 전체 외곽선을 사용하지 않고 n 개로 샘플링된 에지 점들에 대해서만 각도 히스토그램을 생성하고 이를 이용하여 객체의 장축과 단축을 계산한다. 최종 근사 사각형을 찾기 위해 이전 단계에서 얻어진 장축과 단축을 중심으로 하는 4개의 모서리점을 갖는 사각형을 찾는다. 이후에, 잡음에 의한 오차를 줄이기 위해 첫 번째 사각형의 각도를-1∼+1로 변형하여 추가적으로 2개의 후보 사각형을 생성한 후, 3개의 추정된 사각형과 원본 영상의 외곽선의 매칭 정도를 측정하여 오류가 최소화 되는 사각형을 최종 사각형 영역으로 선택한다. 제안된 방법을 몇 개의 실험데이터에 대해 실험한 결과 기존의 방법에 비해 빠르고 효율적인 최소 사각형 근사가 가능하였다.

목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 욕창방지용 쿠션 종류와 등받이 각도가 착석압력에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위한 것이다. 연구방법 : 성인 남, 여 각각 14명의 피험자를 대상으로 연구를 실시하였다. 실험은 착석면에 추가되는 욕창방지용 쿠션인 5종류(공기형, 마블형, 폼형, 혼합형, 젤형)와 등받이 각도 2종류(90도, 110도)의 각각에 따른 착석 압력 분포를 측정하였다. 욕창방지용 쿠션 종류와 등받이 각도에 따른 착석면의 평균압력을 비교하기 위해 반복측정 이원분산분석(Repeated Two way-ANOVA)을 실시하였다. 결과 : 분석결과 욕창방지용 쿠션 종류와 등받이 각도에 따른 압력 지수인 착석면의 압력 평균 지수(Average Index), 착석면의 압력 표준편차 지수(Standard Deviation), 최대 압력 지수(Peak Pressure Index), 분산지수 (Dispersion Index)가 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있다고 나타났다. 결론 : 공기형 쿠션이 착석 압력분포가 낮게 나타났고, 등받이 각도가 110도일 때 압력을 재분배하는 올바른 착석 자세를 유지시킬 수 있는 적정 쿠션 및 등받이 각도라고 제언할 수 있다.

The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of manual facilitation and a stick on lumbar and hip joint flexion angles in subject with lumbar flexion syndrome during forward bending from a sitting position. Fifteen subjects with lumbar flexion syndrome were recruited for this study. As a pretest, all subjects performed three repetitions of bending the trunk forward until the tips of their fingers touched the target bar. After this pretest, the subjects practiced the forward bending of the trunk 10 times, using either manual facilitation or a stick. Then, as a posttest, all subjects repeated the pretest procedure. The flexion angles of lumbar spine and hip joint during forward bending in a sitting position were measured using a three-dimensional motion analysis system. A paired t-test was used to determine the statistical differences between pre-test and post-test flexion angles and pre- and post-test flexion angle differences between forward bending with manual facilitation and forward bending with a stick. The level of statistical significance was set at p=.05. The results of the study showed that the angle of the lumbar flexion decreased significantly and the bilateral hip flexion angle increased significantly when performing forward bending with stick and manual facilitation. Furthermore, the angle of lumbar flexion decreased significantly and the angle of bilateral hip flexion increased significantly in forward bending with a stick compared to forward bending with manual facilitation. The findings of this study indicate that both forward bending with manual facilitation and sticks could be used to prevent excessive lumbar flexion and increase hip flexion, and that forward bending with a stick is more effective than forward bending with manual facilitation for inducing lumbar spine and hip joint angle changes.

The purpose of this study was to compare electromyography (EMG) activity for the middle and lower trapezius muscle according to various shoulder abduction angles. Thirty healthy male subjects were recruited for this study. Each subject performed three repetitions of horizontal abduction at 75˚, 90˚, 125˚, 160˚, and 180˚ of shoulder abduction angle in a prone position. Surface EMG activity was recorded from the middle and lower trapezius while the subjects held for five seconds at a predetermined position. The EMG activity was normalized using the maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) elicited using a manual muscle testing technique. A repeatedly measured ANOVA was performed by Bonferroni's post hoc test. The EMG activity of the middle and lower trapezius was significantly different among shoulder abduction angles (p<.05). The greatest level of muscle activity for the middle and lower trapezius were demonstrated at and of shoulder abduction angle, respectively. These results suggest that middle and lower trapezius strengthening exercise and manual muscle testing should be performed at different shoulder abduction angles.

To develop effective training methods for strengthening a weakened quadriceps femoris muscle in hemiplegic patients, we examined the effects of maximal isometric contraction of the nonparalyzed knee joint on the electromyographic activities of the paralytic muscle. An electromyogram (EMG) was used to record the electromyographic activities of the paralytic quadriceps femoris muscle in 27 hemiplegic patients. The maximal isometric contraction was measured for each subject to normalize the electromyographic activities. The maximal isometric extension and flexion exercises were randomly conducted when the knee joint angles of the nonparalyzed knees were 0˚, 45˚, and 90˚. The patients were encouraged to maintain maximal isometric contractions in both knee joints during each measurement, and three measurements were taken. A one-minute rest interval was given between each measurement to minimize the effects of muscle fatigue. An average from the three values was taken as being the root mean square of the EMG and was recorded as being the maximal isometric contraction. The electromyographic activity obtained for each measurement was expressed as a percentage of the reference voluntary contraction, which was determined using the values obtained during the maximal isometric contraction. The results of this study are summarized as follows: First, when the knee joint angle of the nonparalyzed knee was 0˚, the electromyographic activities of the paralytic medial aspect of rectus femoris were related to measurement by a maximal isometric flexion exercise than by an extension exercise (p<.05). Second, when the knee joint angle of the nonparalyzed knee was 90˚, the electromyographic activities of the paralytic lateral aspect of rectus femoris were related to measurement by a maximal isometric flexion exercise than by an extension exercise (p<.05). The results show that myoelectrical activities of paralytic quardriceps were not related to measurement angles and exercise directions of the nonparalized knee joint. Studies on various indirect intervention to improve muscular strength of patients with nervous system disorders of the weakened muscle should be constantly conducted.

The purpose of this study was to compare EMG activity for pectoralis major muscle during shoulder movement with various abduction angle and rotation position in supine position. Fifteen healthy subjects were recruited for this study. All subjects performed shoulder horizontal adduction holding a 2 kg dumbbell in shoulder abduction 40˚, 70˚, 90˚, 130˚, 160˚ with shoulder neutral, internal rotation (IR), and external rotation (ER). Surface EMG activity was recorded from pectoralis major clavicle part and pectoralis major sternum part for 5 seconds and EMG activity was normalized to the value of maximal voluntary isometric contraction (%MVIC). Dependent variables were examined with 3 (Neutral, IR, ER) 5 (40˚, 70˚, 90˚, 130˚, 160˚) analysis of variance with repeated measures. The EMG activity of pectoralis major muscle was significantly different between shoulder abduction angles and between shoulder rotation positions (p<.05). The highest value of EMG activity of pectoralis major clavicle part among shoulder abduction angles was in 70˚ and, 90˚ in that order. The highest value of EMG activity of pectoralis major sternum part among shoulder abduction angles was in and 130˚, 90˚ in that order. According to the rotation degree, shoulder ER showed the highest value and IR showed the lowest value in both muscle parts. These results suggest that shoulder abduction 70˚, 90˚, 130˚ will be effective during manual muscle testing (MMT) and strengthening exercise for pectoralis major muscle. It is also supposed that shoulder ER is the efficient posture for strengthening of pectoralis major muscle.

목적 : 본 연구는 머리 각도에 따른 목뿔위근육의 활성 정도를 확인하여 임상에서 삼킴 기능 증진을 위한 치료적 적용시 목뿔위근육들이 보다 활성화 되는 자세를 확인하고 이를 치료에 적용하기 위하여 시행되었다. 연구 방법 : 대전광역시 OO대학교에 재학중인 학생들을 대상으로 실험참가 대상자들을 모집하여, 지원자 중 무작위로 39명의 학생(남 24명, 여 15명)들을 선정하여 실험을 진행하였다. 프랑크포트 수평면이 지면과 수평이 되는 각도를 기준으로 머리각도 중립 자세(head flexion 0°)를 설정하였으며, 방사선 촬영을 통하여 머리각도 15°하방, 머리각도 15°상방 상태를 확인한 후, 각각의 상태(머리 중립 0°, 머리 굴곡 15°, 머리 신전 15°)에서 3회씩(1회 삼킴 후 10초 휴식) 마른 삼킴과 젖은 삼킴을 시도하였다. 결과 : 마른 삼킴과 젖은 삼킴 모두에서 중립시보다 머리 각도를 15°굴곡하였을 경우 목뿔위근육들이 보다 활성화되는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이에 반하여 머리 각도를 15°신전하여 삼킴을 시도하였을 경우에는 통계적으로 유의할만한 결과를 보이지 않았다. 결론 : 머리를 굴곡시킨 자세에서 삼킴을 유도하는 것이 좀더 목뿔위근육을 활성화시키고 목뿔의 가동성을 높여, 보다 안전한 식이를 위한 방법으로 제안될 수 있을 것이다.

The purpose of this study was to examine contraction of abdominal muscles on surface electromyographic (EMG) activity of superficial cervical flexors, rib cage elevation and angle of craniocervical flexion during deep cervical flexion exercise in supine position. Fifteen healthy subjects were participated for this study. All subjects performed deer cervical flexion exercise with two methods. The positions of two methods were no volitional contraction of abdominal muscles in hook-lying position with 45 degree hip flexion (method 1) and 90 degrees hip and knee flexion with feet off floor for inducing abdominal muscle contraction (method 2). Surface EMG activities were recorded from five muscles (sternocleidmastoid, anterior scaleneus, recuts abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique). And distance of rib cage elevation and angle of craniocervical flexion were measured using a three dimensional motion analysis system. The EMG activity of each muscle was normalized to the value of reference voluntary contraction (%RVC). The EMG activities, distance of rib cage elevation. and angle of craniocervical were compared using a paired t-test between two methods. The results showed that the EMG activities of sternocleidmastoid and anterior scaleneus during deep cervical flexion exercise in method 2 were significantly decreased compared to method 1 (p<.05). Distance of rib cage elevation and angle of craniocervical flexion were significantly decreased in method 2 (p<.05). The findings of this study indicated that deep cervical flexion exercise with contraction of abdominal muscles could be an effective method to prevent substitute motion for rib cage elevation and contraction of superficial neck flexor muscles.

기름과 가스 수송 라인 및 선박 내에 설비된 유체 기계들에 관련된 파이프 내에 층상류 흐름이 존재할 수 있다. 이 때문에 수평 혹은 작은 경사 파이프 내에 발생할 수 있는 층상류 흐름을 예측하기 위한 많은 이론과 상관식이 제시되었다. 기존 연구들은 각 상의 물성, 점성, 밀도 및 파이프의 기하학적 형상 등이 층상류 흐름에 주는 효과에 관한 것이 대부분이고, 중력의 크기 및 파이프의 큰 경사 기울기에 관한 연구성과는 매우 드문 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에는 중력크기 및 파이프 경사도 변화가 층상류 발생 조건에 미치는 영향에 대해 이론적 연구가 수행되었다. 또한 본 해석을 통하여 0.17g 및 0.33g 조건에서는 비록 수직상향 흐름일지라도 매우 낮은 액체상의 유량조건에서는 층상류 흐름이 존재할 수 있음을 알 수 있었다.

In this study, the effect of slope length and angle at the entrance to fishing pots on the size of captured shrimp was examined to determine the optimal design of pots for use in Hokkaido, Japan. The purpose of the current study was to optimize the design of shrimp pots to allow greater control over the size of captured individuals for the purposes of shrimp resource management. Tank experiments were conducted to determine the optimal slope length and slope angle by analyzing the sizes of shrimp entering 10 model pots with combinations of five different slope lengths on slope angle of current shrimp pot, and five different angles on slope length of current shrimp pot. The results showed that, as the slope length of the pot increased, the size of individuals which entered the pot increased. In addition, as the slope angle was elevated in each of the five different slope angle treatments, the size of individuals entering was also increased.

차량의 동적하중이 도로상에 작용하는 위치를 계측하기 위한 원더링 계측용 사선센서의 적정 설치각도를 제안하였다. 이를 위해서 테이프스위치 센서를 이용하여 원더링 계측용 장비를 개발하였고, 개발된 장비와 실험차량을 이용하여 평가용 자료를 수집하였다. 수집자료 분석 결과, 사선센서의 설치각도가 커질수록 원더링 수집자료의 오차가 감소하였고, 이러한 오차의 감소는 통계적으로도 의미가 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 그러나 사선센서를 30˚ 이상으로 설치할 경우, 탠덤축의 제원상의 이유로 인해 오류자료가 수집되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 국내 차량제원 등을 종합하여 원더링 계측용 사선센서의 적정 설치각도를 20˚~25˚로 제안하였다.

teacher s efficiency is an important factor. Recently, some schools installed an air conditioner in classroom, while most schools selected the built-in type air conditioner. However, the study on a valuation of thermal environment is not sufficient, especially in classroom. It is insufficient that the study is a valuation of thermal environment which considered valuation about indoor thermal environment diffusion angle and air volume. In this work, the change of thermal environment was investigated for five kinds of air diffusion angle(15∘, 30∘, 45∘, 60∘, 90∘) for ceiling type air conditioner. The vector and temperature distributions of air in the room were calculated by a 3-dimensional numerical method. This study was also conducted to calculate the Mean Age of Air and Predicted Mean Vote(PMV). This analysis showed that 30-45° is the optimum angle of diffusion in cooling mode and in heating mode.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of concurrent and reciprocal isometric contraction and angle of ankle joint on fatigue of concentrically contracting contralateral dorsiflexor and plantar flexor. Seventeen able-bodied subjects participated in the study. Concurrent and reciprocal isometric contraction were performed under three different ankle joint angles (dorsiflexion, neutral position, plantar flexion). During concurrent or reciprocal isometric contraction. fatigue of concentrically contracting contralateral tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, and soleus was investigated and compared. There was no interaction between different ankle joint angles and direction of isometric contraction (p<.05). No significant differences were found among three different ankle joint angles (p<.05). Contralateral muscle fatigability was lower in reciprocal isometric contraction than that in concurrent isometric contraction (p<.05). Therefore, the findings of this study suggest that reciprocal isometric contraction is more beneficial than concurrent isometric contraction inducing less fatigability during contralateral concentric contraction.

We performed numerical analyses on the optimal discharge angle of a 4-way cassette air conditioner, which is mounted on the ceiling of the classroom, by using thermal comfort and ventilation indices. We analyzed the effective draft temperature, the local mean age and the local mean residual life time with respect to the variation of the air discharge angle of the air conditioner in all occupied zone. Air diffusion performance index, local supply effectiveness and local exhaust effectiveness were used to investigate the optimal value of air discharge angle. From the results, we found out that the optimal discharge angle of the air conditioner is about 40 degrees in the present model.