PURPOSES : High concentrations of particulate matter (PM) are emitted or generated from vehicle emissions in urban roads with dense transient populations. To reduce the effect of PM emission on bus stop users at roadsides, a plan to reduce PM emitted from the roadside must be devised. In this study, an atmospheric environment at a roadside is simulated in a large-scale environment chamber, and a test for reducing PM around the bus stop is conducted by installing a bus stop adapted to a PM reduction system. METHODS : Exhaust gas is injected into the experimental and reference chambers using diesel and gasoline vehicles for roadside airquality simulations. The two vehicles are operated in an idle state without an acceleration operation to emit exhaust gas uniformly, and the initial conditions are achieved by injecting car emissions for approximately 40 min. The initial condition is set to 1 ppm of NOx concentration in the environment chamber. Between the two environment chambers, a bus stop adapted to the PM reduction system is installed in the experimental chamber to conduct a PM reduction experiment pertaining to the air quality around the roadside. The experimental progress is set as the start time of the experiment based on the time at which the initial conditions are achieved; simultaneously, the PM reduction system in the experimental chamber is operated. After the simulation is commenced, the PM concentration, which changes over time, is measured using a high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer (HR-ToF-AMS) without additional injection of car emissions or pollutants. The HR-ToF-AMS measures the chemical composition of non-refractory PM1.0 (NR-PM1.0) in real time. RESULTS : The NR-PM1.0 compound (organic aerosol (OA), NO3 -, SO4 2-) increases by 160% compared with the simulated initial concentration up to T90min in both environmental chambers; this is speculated to be due to secondary formation. The reference chamber indicates a slight decrease or a steady-state after T90min, whereas the experimental chamber indicates a gradually decrease as the experiment progresses. The bus stop adapted to the PM reduction system reduces the amount of black carbon in the experimental chamber by 37% at 200 min. This implies that the PM emitted from the roadside is filtered via the PM reduction system installed at the bus stop, and cleaner air quality can be provided to passengers. CONCLUSIONS : The PM reduction system evaluated in this study can be detached from and attached to the outdoor billboard of a bus stop. Since it adopts air filtration technology that uses a high-efficiency particulate air filter, it can be maintained and managed easily. In addition, it can provide an atmospheric environment with reduced PM emission to passengers as well as provide a better air-quality condition to passengers waiting for public transportation near roadsides.

PURPOSES : A pilot experimental study on the formation of fine particulate matter through photochemical reactions using precursor gas species (volatile organic compounds (VOCs), NH3, SO2, and NOx) was conducted to evaluate the large-scale environment chamber for investigating the pathway of aerosol formation and the subsequent assessment techniques used for reducing fine particulate matter. Two small-scale environment chambers (one experimental group and one control group), each with a width, depth, and height of 3 m, 2 m, and 2.3 m, respectively, were constructed using ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) films. METHODS : The initial conditions of the fine particles and precursor gases (NOx and VOCs) for the small-scale environment chamber were set up by injecting diesel vehicle exhaust. NH3 and H2O2 were added to the small-scale environment chamber for the photochemical reaction to form organic and inorganic aerosols. The gas phase of the VOCs and the chemical compositions of aerosols were investigated using a proton transfer reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometer and the aerodyne high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer at 1 and 10 s time resolutions, respectively. Gas phases of NO and NO2 were measured using Serinus 40 NOx at a 20 s time resolution. RESULTS : The small-scale environment chambers built using ETFE films were proved to supply sufficient natural sunlight for the photochemical reaction in the environment chambers at an average of approximately 89% natural sunlight transmission at 300–1000 nm. When the intermediates of NH3 and H2O2 for the atmospheric chemical reaction were injected for the initial condition of the small-scale environment chamber, nitrate and ammonium in the experimental group increased to 4747% and 1837%, respectively, compared to the initial concentrations (5.4 μg/m3 of nitrate and 5.2 μg/m3 of ammonium), indicating the formation of secondary inorganic aerosols of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3). This implies that it is necessary to inject intermediates (NH3 and H2O2) for the formation of fine particulate matter when simulating the atmospheric photochemical reaction for assessing the environment chamber. CONCLUSIONS : This study has shown that small-scale environment chambers can simulate the atmospheric photochemical reaction for the reduction of fine particulate matter and the formation of the aerosol pathway. The results of this study can be applied to prevent time and economic losses that may be incurred in a full-scale environment chamber.

The purpose of this study is to implement through the utilization of geographical information that was currently constructed in the development of the radon map creation methodology. In addition, we suggested a model for forecasting radon gas in soil based on the mechanism of radon exhalation from soil. To provide basic data for radon mapping in Korea, we compared the results obtained using the proposed model with the results of a field survey. Based on the comparison, we discussed the feasibility of the proposed model. The soil radon exhalation rate prediction model was built on the first order prediction model in the steady-state based on the law of conversion of mass. To verify the model by comparing the predicted value with a field survey, a grid of 7.5 × 6.3 cm was created at a 1:500,000 map of Korea, and the intersection point of the grid was selected as measurement site. The results showed a low error rate when compared with the previous studies, and it is expected that the model proposed in this study and the currently constructed geogenic information database can be used in combination to map the soil radon gas in Korea.

This study investigated and reported the results of the distribution of in air particulate matter concentration inside school classrooms where children, who are known to be environmentally vulnerable, spend the most time after home. The objective of this study is to provide basic data for future studies related to indoor air quality in Yeongwol county and studies for improving school environment. The study investigated the levels of the concentration distribution of PM10 and PM2.5 in classrooms at 19 different elementary schools based in Yeongwol county from December 12 to 19, 2016. In the classrooms of the elementary schools in Yeongwol county, the pooled average concentration of PM10 and PM2.5 was 11.9 μg/m³ and 4.2 μg/m³, respectively. These concentration rates were lower than those of PM10 and PM2.5 surveyed in classrooms of elementary schools based in other regions of Korea. Further, they did not exceed 100 μg/m³, the PM10 guideline concentration provided by the School Health Act. The study results revealed that the winter concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 in air inside classrooms of elementary schools based in Yeongwol county were influenced more by indoor sources such as indoor residents rather than outdoor sources.

The purpose of this study was to characterize the concentration of and evaluate the pollution level of indoor air pollutants among the public-use facilities located in Seoul that are mainly used by medically sensitive users. The data used in this study were analyzed based on the supervision data provided by Seoul Metropolitan Government Research Institute of Public Health and the Environment. There were 399 nursery schools, 188 medical facilities, 42 elderly care facilities and 96 postnatal care centers. The indoor air pollutants to be investigated were analyzed for PM10, CO2, HCHO, TAB and CO. Through the analysis, it was found that among the surveyed pollutants, TAB levels exceeded the criteria most often, in 54 facilities. Among the surveyed facilities, nursery schools exceeded the criteria most often, in 49 facilities. There was a statistically significant difference between the pollutants in each facility (p<05). However, considering the characteristics of the data used in this study, additional factors should be investigated for factors affecting the concentration of each indoor air pollutant for a more rational evaluation.

총채벌레 2종(꽃노랑총채벌레, 대만총채벌레)에 대한 Beauverai bassiana ERL 836 상업화 제품 원제의 약효를반수치사포자수(LS50-1 cm2)를 기준으로 평가하였다. 전반적으로 처리 2일차부터 약효가 나타났으며 번데기와 성충의LS50 값의 범위로 평가 시 번데기에 대한 효과가 성충보다 높은 것으로 관찰되었다. 특히, 4종의 살충제(Acrinathrin,Chlorfenapyr, Spinosad, Thiamethoxam)에 복합저항성을 나타내는 꽃노랑총채벌레 2개 지역 계통에 대해서도 약효를나타내어, 향후 B. bassiana ERL 836 상업화 제품을 활용한 저항성 총채벌레 관리의 정밀 연구가 필요할 것으로판단된다.

Senior citizens are reported to be highly sensitive to environmental pollutants, including fine particulate matter. The purpose of this study is to investigate the distributions of fine particulate matter concentrations in town halls and senior citizens’ halls, where senior citizens typically spend a lot of time. The results of this investigation will serve as fundamental data for conducting indoor air quality studies and establishing a regional environmental health policy governing senior citizens’ facilities in Yeongwol county in the future. From January 4 to February 1, 2017, PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations in 170 seniors’ facilities located in Yeongwol county were measured. The average concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 that were measured from each seniors’ facility chosen from Yeongwol county were 25.1 ± 18.9 μg/m3and 12.5 ± 9.3 μg/m3 respectively. Average concentrations and the average of maximum concentrations were lower than the living space standard of 100 μg/m3 for PM10 and the atmospheric environment standard of 50 μg/m3 for PM2.5, which were set by the Ministry of Environment for populations vulnerable to environmental pollution. As a result of analyzing the sources in seniors’ facilities in Yeongwol county during the winter months, it was found that indoor sources of air pollution such as cooking is main sources rather than outdoor sources of air pollution.

With increasing public awareness regarding radon, this study has been conducted with the aim of providing more accurate information about radon to the public. We investigated the radon emissions from gypsum boards, which are known to emit relatively higher levels of radon among the building materials available on the market. Radon emissions were measured over three weeks using the closed chamber method with nuclear track detectors. For ceiling materials, the arithmetic mean of the radon emissions was 43.8 ± 42.2 Bq/m3 (geometric mean: 28.9 ± 5.6), 156.2 ± 150.5 mBq/m2/h per unit area (geometric mean, 103.1 ± 2.7) and 21.1 ± 19.9 mBq/kg/h per unit mass (geometric mean: 14.4 ± 2.6). Regarding the wall materials, the arithmetic mean of radon emissions was 24.1 ± 24.0 Bq/m3 (geometric mean: 15.6 ± 2.6), 133.3 ± 143.4 mBq/m2/h per unit area (geometric mean, 76.8 ± 3.0) and 13.0 ± 10.4 mBq/kg/h per unit mass (geometric mean, 9.5 ± 2.3). According to the results of this study, higher radon concentrations and emissions were detected in the ceiling materials than in the wall materials, but these values were lower than those previously measured in building materials.

The present study was conducted to investigate the public awareness level of the Korean population on the hazards of radon. Its purpose was to serve as a preliminary study for the development of a risk communication program suited to Korean domestic conditions. An in-house developed questionnaire was used as an awareness surveying tool. Five thousand people (adults) from the general population, randomly selected regardless of their age, academic background, income level, and regional distribution were surveyed. The survey was conducted between December 2015 and February 2016, and completed in a self-reporting format. The survey results showed that public awareness of the radon risk was very low, as indicated by more than roughly 85% of the respondents saying that they did not know what radon was. Moreover, survey results for those who knew what radon was showed a very low level of awareness regarding the physical properties and hazards of radon. Through the findings of the present study, it was confirmed that the awareness of radon hazards among the residents of Korea needs urgent improvement and that the development of a radon risk communication program accounting for age, income, region, occupation, and various information delivery routes is also needed.

적 : 삼각 섬유성 연골 파열환자의 자기공명영상 검사 시 3D FSPGR with Fat Saturation 기법과 Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법을 비교하여 삼각 섬유성 연골 파열 환자를 관찰하기 위한 Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법의 유용성에 대하여 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 2015년 10월부터 2015년 12월까지 삼각 섬유성 연골 손상을 주호소로 본 기관을 내원한 환자 9명(남: 5명 여: 4명)을 대상으로 하였으며, 3D FSPGR with Fat Saturation 기법과 Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법을 통해 획득한 관상면 영상과 획득한 영상을 축상면 및 시상면으로 재구성한 영상을 가지고 삼각 섬유성 연골과 월상골, 배경신호의 신호강도 값을 측정하여, SNR 및 CNR 값을 계산하고, Mann-Whitney U-검정으로 두 기법간의 통계적 유의성을 검증하여 정량적 평가를 하였다. 또한 정성적 평가는 영상의학의 2명이 각각의 영상을 관찰하여, 삼각 섬유성 연골의 형태, 영상 내 인공음영, 병변의 묘사 정도의 3가지 항목을 선정한 후 이를 4점 척도(0: 진단 불가, 1: 부족함, 2: 충분함, 3: 좋음)로 평가하였고, Kappa-Value을 이용하여 두 관찰자간의 일치도 검증을 하였다. 영상획득에는 3.0 T MR 장비와 Extremity RF Coil을 사용하였다. 결 과 : 정량적 평가 결과, SNR의 평균값은 3D FSPGR with Fat Saturation 기법의 경우 관상면, 재구성 축상면, 재구성 시상면이 각각 19.00±1.96, 17.69±1.52, 17.84±1.12의 값을 나타내었고, Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법의 경우는 각각 22.62±1.00, 20.64±1.53, 20.23±1.70 의 값을 나타내었다. CNR 평균값의 비교는 3D FSPGR with Fat Saturation 기법의 경우 관상면, 재구성 축상면, 재구성 시상면이 각각 18.62±1.19, 10.41±1.30, 10.28±1.18의 값을 나타내었고, Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법의 경우 각각 22.62±1.00, 17.69±1.39, 17.35±1.64의 값을 나타내었다. 모든 영상 단면에서 SNR값 및 CNR값이 Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법이 높게 나타났으며, 통계적으로도 유의하였다.(p<0.05) 정성적 평가 결과에서 관찰자1의 경우, 3D FSPGR with Fat Saturation 기법에서는 삼각 섬유성 연골의 형태, 인공음영, 병변의 묘사 정도가 각각 관상면에서는 2.51±0.5, 2.33±0.5, 2.44±0.5이고, 재구성 축상면에서는 2.33±0.5, 2.22±0.4, 2.44±0.5이고, 재구성 시상면에서는 2.33±0.5, 2.33±0.5, 2.33±0.5의 값을 나타내었다. Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법에서는 삼각 섬유성 연골의 형태, 인공음영, 병변의 묘사 정도가 각각 관상면에서는 2.77±0.4, 2.77±0.5, 2.77±0.4 이고, 재구성 축상면에서는 2.88±0.3, 2.88±0.3, 2.88±0.3이고, 재구성 시상면에서는 2.66±0.5, 2.88±0.3, 2.77±0.4 의 값을 나타내었다. 관찰자2의 경우, 3D FSPGR with Fat Saturation 기법에서는 삼각 섬유성 연골의 형태, 인공음영, 병변의 묘사 정도가 각각 관상면에서는 2.55±0.5, 2.33±0.5, 2.44±0.5이고, 재구성 축상면에서는 2.33±0.5 2.33±0.5, 2.55±0.5이고, 재구성 시상면에서는 2.22±0.4, 2.33±0.5, 2.55±0.5의 값을 나타내었다. Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법에서는 삼각 섬유성 연골의 형태, 인공음영, 병변의 묘사 정도가 각각 관상면에서는 2.88±0.3, 2.77±0.4, 2.77±0.4이고, 재구성 축상면에서는 2.88±0.3, 2.88±0.3, 2.88±0.3이고, 재구성 시상면에서는 2.66±0.5, 2.88±0.3, 2.66±0.5의 값을 나타내었다. Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 영상 기법의 평가 결과가 더 높게 나타났으며, Kappa-value 검증을 이용한 두 관찰자 간 평가 결과의 일치도 검증도 통계적으로 유의하였다.(p<0.05) 결 론 : 삼각 섬유성 연골 파열환자에서 3D FSPGR with Fat Saturation 기법과 Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법을 이용하여 비교 분석 한 결과 Isotropic 3D FSE with Fat Saturation 기법이 삼각 섬유성 연골 병변의 감별에 보다 많은 진단적 정보를 제공 할 수 있을 것이라 생각된다.

목 적 : 비만에 의한 대사성 질환들을 관리하고 예방하기 위해서 체내 지방의 정량적 분포를 정확하고 반복적으로 측정하는 것은 임상적, 연구적 목적으로 아주 중요하다고 할 수 있다. 본 연구는 CT를 이용한 복부지방용적 측정값을 표준으로 설정한 후, 3D Gradient dual echo 2-point DIXON 기법의 MR 영상으로 측정한 복부지방용적 및 그 분포 비율 측정방법의 유효성과 정확성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 건강한 남성지원자 17명을 대상으로 CT와 3D Gradient dual echo 2-point DIXON 기법을 적용한 MRI를 이용하여 복부의 체적영상을 각각 획득하였다. 획득한 영상으로부터 2명의 관찰자가 독립적으로 내장지방과 피하지방의 경계를 구분하고 Region based thresholding 방법을 이용하여 전체지방용적(TATV), 내장지방용적(VATV), 피하지방용적(SATV)을 측정하였다. 측정된 값으로부터 관찰자에 따른 상관관계와 일치도 검증은 Spearman과 ICC test를 이용하였고, 영상방법 간 상관관계와 일치도 검증은 단순회귀분석과 Bland-Altman plot를 이용하여 검증하였다. p < 0.05인 경우에 통계적으로 유의하다고 판정하였다. 결 과 : 관찰자에 따른 측정값의 상관관계를 분석한 Spearman test 결과, CT와 MRI의 상관계수 R 값은 관찰자 1의 경우 TATV, VATV, SATV가 각각 0.995, 0.978, 0.968이고, 관찰자 2의 경우 0.968, 0.922, 0.956이었다. 관찰자에 따른 측정값은 통계적으로 매우 유의한 상관관계를 보였다(p<0.05). 관찰자 간 측정값의 일치도를 분석한 ICC test 결과, 관찰자 1, 2의 상관계수 R 값은 CT의 경우 TATV, VATV, SATV가 각각 0.990, 0.994, 0.983이고, MRI의 경우 0.978, 0.963, 0.987이었다. 관찰자 간 일치도는 통계적으로 매우 유의하였다(p<0.05). 영상방법에 따른 측정값의 상관관계를 평가한 단순회귀분석결과, 관찰자 1의 경우 TATV, VATV, SATV의 상관계수 R:결정계수 R2 값은 각각 0.997:0.994, 0.992:0.985, 0.980:0.960이고, 관찰자 2의 경우 0.975:0.950, 0.952:0.905, 0.970:0.941이었다. 두 영상방법 간의 상관 관계는 통계적으로 매우 유의하였다(p<0.05). Bland-Altman plot을 이용하여 두 영상 방법의 일치도 분석 결과, 관찰자 1, 2 모두에서 측정값의 차이는 거의 모든 대상자가 오차허용한계 범위(Mean ±1.96SD) 내에 있었다(p<0.05). 결 론 : 3D Gradient dual echo 2-point DIXON 기법을 이용한 MR 복부 지방용적측정 방법은 CT를 이용한 지방측정방법을 표준으로 비교하여서도 통계적으로 매우 강한 상관관계와 일치도를 보임에 따라 재현성과 정확성을 확인할 수 있었다. 이를 통하여 최근 사회적으로 관심이 집중 되고 있는 비만이나 대사증후군과 같은 질환의 관리와 평가에 보다 유용하고 정확한 임상정보를 제공 할 수 있을 것이라 생각한다.

목 적 : 족관절 염좌 환자의 자기공명영상 검사 시 전하경비인대(AITFL)와 전거비인대(ATFL)를 관찰하기 위한 사방향 관상면(oblique coronal plane) 2D FSE 영상과 Isotropic 3D FSE Cube 영상의 비교를 통하여 그 유용성에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 2013년 10월부터 2013년 12월까지 족관절 염좌를 주 호소로 본 기관을 내원한 환자 15명(남자: 6명, 여자: 9명)을 대상으로, 사방향 관상면 2D FSE 기법과 시상면 3D FSE Cube 영상기법을 이용하여 AITFL과 ATFL의 영상을 획득하였다. 획득한 영상에서 AITFL과 ATFL, 골조직, 배경신호의 SI 및 CNR을 측정하고, Mann-Whitney U-검정으로 두 기법간의 통계적 유의성을 검증하여 정량적 평가를 하였다. 또한 영상의학의 2명이 각각의 영상에서 보여지는 AITFL과 ATFL의 형태 및 연속성, 부분용적에 의한 인공음영, 병변의 묘사정도의 3가지 항목을 4점 척도(0: 진단불가-Non diagnostic, 1: 부족함-Poor, 2: 적합함-Adequate, 3: 좋음-Good)로 평가하고, 평가결과 간의 일치도 검증을 위하여 Kappa-value(SPSS 19) 검정을 통해 통계적 유의성( p<0.05)을 검증하여 정성적 평가를 하였다. 영상획득에 사용된 장비는 3.0T MR 장비와 Extremity RF Coil을 사용하였다. 결 과 : 정량적 평가에서 CNR의 평균값은 AITFL의 경우 사방향 관상면 2D FSE영상에서는 10.72±0.01, 3D FSE Cube 영상에서는 18.66±0.52이었다. ATFL의 경우에는 사방향 관상면 2D FSE 영상에서는 5.62±0.98, 3D FSE Cube 영상에서는 8.15±0.65이었다. AITFL과 ATFL 모두 3D FSE Cube 영상에서 CNR 값이 높았으며, 두 영상기법 간의 CNR 값의 비교는 통계적으로 유의하였다( p<0.05). 정성적 평가에서 관찰자 1에 의한 AITFL의 형태 및 연속성, 부분용적에 의한 인공음영, 병변의 묘사정도의 평가결과는 사방향 관상면 2D FSE 영상의 경우 2.4±0.5, 2.5±0.5, 2.6±0.5의 순으로 값을 나타냈고, 3D FSE Cube 영상에서는 2.8±0.3, 2.9±0.2, 2.9±0.2의 순으로 값을 나타냈다. ATFL의 경우는 사방향 관상면 2D FSE 영상에서 2.5±0.5, 2.3±0.4, 2.5±0.5의 순으로 값을 나타냈고, 3D FSE Cube 영상에서는 2.8±0.4, 2.9±0.2, 2.9±0.2의 값을 나타냈다. 관찰자 2에 의한 AITFL의 형태 및 연속성, 부분용적에 의한 인공음영, 병변의 묘사정도의 평가결과는 사방향 관상면 2D FSE 영상의 경우 2.4±0.5, 2.3±0.8, 2.6±0.4의 순으로 값을 나타냈고, 3D FSE Cube 영상에서는 2.8±0.3, 2.8±0.3, 2.8±0.3의 값을 나타냈다. ATFL의 경우는 사방향 관상면 2D FSE 영상에서 2.8±0.4, 2.4±0.5, 2.8±0.5의 순으로 값을 나타냈고, 3D FSE Cube 영상에서는 2.9±0.2, 2.9±0.2, 2.9±0.2의 순으로 값을 나타냈다. AITFL과 ATFL 모두 3D FSE Cube 영상에서 평가 결과가 높게 나타났으며, 두 관찰자 간 평가결과의 일치도 검정은 통계적으로 유의하였다( p<0.05). 결 론 : 족관절 염좌 환자에서 3D FSE Cube 영상이 사방향 관상면 2D FSE 영상에 비해 AITFL과 ATFL의 손상 감별 및 기타 인대손상의 평가에 매우 유용하다는 것을 알 수 있었다