Background: Shoulder impingement syndrome, a major cause of shoulder pain, involves weakness of the scapular retractor muscles. The major scapular retractor muscles are the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles; however, the latter is excluded in most studies. Objects: We aimed to measure the thickness of the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles using an ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system while performing four different shoulder retraction exercises and comparing the thicknesses and ratio of the thicknesses of these muscles. Methods: The thickness of the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles was measured in 24 healthy adults using ultrasound. Muscle thickness was measured three times in the Reference posture and four times while performing four different exercises that involved scapular retraction. The averages and standard deviations of the measured muscle thicknesses were obtained and compared. The ratio of muscle thickness and rate of changes in muscle thickness between the reference posture and the four exercises were compared. Results: For both, male (n = 10) and female (n = 14), there was a significant difference in the thickness of the middle trapezius muscle between the reference posture and the four exercises (p < 0.05) and in the thickness of the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles between male and female (p < 0.05); however, there was no significant difference in the ratio of the thicknesses of these muscles. Although a significant difference in the rate of change in muscle thickness during the four exercises was noted, there was no significant difference in the ratio of change in muscle thickness. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the ratio of the thicknesses of the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles and the rate of change in their thickness during exercises involving scapular retraction in healthy people in their 20s–30s.

Pseudo-static approach has been conventionally applied for the design of gravity type quay walls. In this method, seismic coefficient (kh), expressed in terms of acceleration due to gravity, is used to convert the real dynamic behavior to an equivalent pseudo-static inertial force for seismic analysis and design. Therefore, the calculation of an appropriate kh considering frequency characteristics of input earthquake is critical for representing the real dynamic behavior. However, the definitions of kh, which is used for simplified analysis in Korea, focuses only on convenience that is easy to use, and the frequency characteristics of input earthquake are not reflected in the kh definitions. This paper evaluates the influences of the frequency characteristics of input earthquake on kh by initially reviewing the kh definitions in the existing codes of Japan for port structures and then by performing a series of dynamic centrifuge tests on caisson gravity quay walls of different earthquake input motions (Ofunato, Hachinohe). A review of the existing codes and guidelines has shown that the kh values are differently estimated according to the frequency characteristics of input earthquake. On the other hand, based on the centrifuge tests, it was found that the permanent displacements of wall are more induced when long-period-dominant earthquake is applied.

본 연구에서는 인공광 광질에 따른 곰보배추의 생육, 엽형 및 항산화능을 비교하였다. 정식 후 56일째에 측정 된 엽장, 엽폭 및 엽수는 적색 LED(R)와 대조구인 형광등(FL) 처리구에서 유의적으로 높았고 혼합광(RB2:1)과 백색 LED(W) 처리구에서 낮았다. 엽형지수(엽장/엽폭)도 적색 LED(R)와 대조구인 형광등(FL) 처리구에서 유의적으로 높았고 혼합광(RB2:1)과 백색 LED(W) 처리구에서 낮았다. 지상부 생체중, 건물중 및 엽면적 모두 적색 LED(R) 처리구에서 가장 높았고 형광등(FL)과 청색 LED(B) 처리구가 그 다음으로 높게 나타났으며 혼합광 (RB2:1)과 백색 LED(W) 처리구에서 낮았다. 잎의 수하 현상은 정식 21일 이후부터 적색 LED(R)와 혼합광 (RB2:1) 처리구에서만 발생하였다. 엽록소 함량은 적색 LED(R) 처리구에서 가장 낮았다. 비엽중은 청색 LED(B) 처리구에서 가장 높았고 형광등(FL) 처리구에서 가장 낮았다. DPPH free radical 소거활성은 처리 간 유의차가 없었다. 위의 결과들을 종합하여 볼 때 형광등이 곰보배추를 실내에서 인공으로 재배 시 적합한 광원으로 판단된다.

Pseudo-static approach has been conventionally applied for the design of gravity quay walls. In this method, the decision to select an appropriate seismic coefficient (kh) is an important one, since kh is a key variable for computing an equivalent pseudo-static inertia force. Nonetheless, there is no unified standard for defining kh. Likewise, port structure designers in Korea have a difficulty in choosing an appropriate kh definition, as there are conflicts in how kh is defined between the existing seismic code of port structures and the proposed new one. In this research, various seismic design codes for port structures were analyzed to compare the definitions of the seismic coefficient. The results were used for the proposing a unified seismic coefficient definition. Further, two dynamic centrifuge tests were performed with different wall heights (5 m, 15 m) to clarify the reference point of peak acceleration used in determination of kh according to the wall height. Results from dynamic centrifuge experiments showed that correction factors for the peak ground acceleration considering both the wall height and allowable displacement are needed to calculate kh.

Soil-foundation-structure interaction (SFSI) is one of the important issues in the seismic design for evaluating the exact behavior of the system. A seismic design of a structure can be more precise and economical, provided that the effect of SFSI is properly taken into account. In this study, a series of the dynamic centrifuge tests were performed to compare the seismic response of the single degree of freedom(SDOF) structure on the various types of the foundation. The shallow and pile foundations were made up of diverse mass and different conjunctive condition, respectively. The test specimen consisted of dry sand deposit, foundation, and SDOF structure in a centrifuge box. Several types of earthquake motions were sequentially applied to the test specimen from weak to strong intensity of them, which is known as a stage test. Results from the centrifuge tests showed that the seismic responses of the SDOF structure on the shallow foundation and disconnected pile foundation decreased by the foundation rocking. On the other hand, those on the connected pile foundation gradually increased with intensity of input motion. The allowable displacement of the foundation under the strong earthquake, the shallow and the disconnected pile foundation, have an advantage in dissipating the earthquake energy for the seismic design.

본 총설논문에서는 과거 방사능누출 사고사례를 제시하고 그에 따른 위험성을 논하였다. 또한 방사성 폐액 내의 방사성 이온들을 제거하기 위한 방법을 대별하고 실증사례들을 열거하였다. 여러 가지 방법을 복합적으로 사용한 실험결과 및 특허가 많이 있지만, 국내기술이 해외기술에 비해 미미한 실정이다. 후에 일어날 수도 있는 사고에 대비해서라도 국내 기 술력의 발전과 경쟁력은 꼭 필요하다. 본 논문을 통해 방사성 이온 제거에 대한 현재 기술상황을 고찰하고 발전가능성에 대 해 알아보고자 하였다.

Bamboo sprout powder was added to rice cake in an effort to improve the quality and functional properties of dough. The contents of crude protein and carbohydrates increased as the amount of bamboo sprout powder increased, whereas moisture contents decreased. According to increasing contents of bamboo sprout powder, total amino acid contents significantly increased. Hunter’s L value decreased as contents of bamboo sprout powder increased, whereas sucrose contents increased. Addition of bamboo sprout powder to rice cake increased dietary fiber contents. Sensory scores of rice cake containing 90 g of bamboo sprout powder were the highest of all rice cakes tested. According to the results, adding bamboo sprout powder could improve the quality and sensory characteristics of rice cake.

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of addition of Artemisia annua L. powder in jeonbyeong. Contents of crude ash increased as the amount of Artemisia annua L. powder increased, whereas crude fat contents decreased. According to increasing contents of Artemisia annua L. powder, total amino acid contents significantly increased. Hunter’s L value increased as contents of Artemisia annua L. powder increased, whereas total free sugar contents decreased. Addition of Artemisia annua L. powder to jeonbyeong increased dietary fiber contents. The sensory score of jeonbyeong containing 100 g of Artemisia annua L. powder was the highest of all jeonbyeong tested. According to the results, addition of Artemisia annua L. powder could improve the quality and sensory characteristics of jeonbyeong.

Poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)ㆍpoly (acrylonitrile) (PAN) 중공사막에 친수성 고분자인 poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)과 가교제인 poly (acrylic acid) (PAA)을 코팅하여 복합막을 제조하였다. 제조된 막의 투과특성평가를 위해 90 wt% 물- 에탄올 혼합액에 대한 투과증발실험을 수행하였으며, 반응온도, PAA용액의 농도, 공급액의 온도변화에 따른 투과도 및 선택도를 측정하였다. 일반적으로 반응온도, PAA용액의 농도가 증가할수록 투과도는 낮아지고 선택도는 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 공급액의 온도가 증가할수록 투과도는 증가하고 선택도는 낮아지는 경향을 보였다. 대표적으로 PVDF중공사 막은 투과도는 PAA 3 wt%, 반응온도 60°C, 공급액 온도 70°C에서 502 g/m 2 hr, 선택도는 PAA 11 wt%, 반응온도 100°C, 공급액 온도 50°C일 때, 218의 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

Poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) 중공사막을 polyethylenimine (PEI)와 p-xylylene dichloride (XDC)를 이용해 친 수화 시킨 후 poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)과 가교제인 poly(acrylic acid-co-maleic acid) (PAM) 혼합용액을 코팅하여 막을 제조 하였다. 중공사막 표면의 코팅여부는 scanning electron microscope (SEM)을 통해 관찰하였으며, 막의 특성평가를 위해 물/에 탄올 혼합액에 대한 투과증발 실험을 수행하였다. 공급액 조성은 90 wt% 에탄올 수용액을 사용하였으며, 가교제 농도, 공급 액과 반응온도 변화에 따른 투과도 및 선택도를 측정하였다. 투과도는 반응온도 100°C, PAM 농도 3 wt%, 공급액온도 70°C 에서 1,480 g/m 2 hr, 그리고 선택도는 반응온도 100°C, PAM 농도 15 wt%, 공급액온도 25°C에서 αW/E = 82의 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)에 대하여 가교제로써 glutaraldehyde (GA), maleic anhydride (MA)를 이용하여 제조한 코팅용액을 알칼리로 가수분해 시킨 poly acrylonitrile (PAN) 중공사 막표면에 코팅하여 막을 제조하였다. 제조된 막의 투과 특성평가를 위해서 물/에탄올 혼합액에 대한 투과증발 실험을 수행하였다. 60°C의 90 wt%의 물/에탄올 혼합액에 대하여 반응온도 및 가교제의 농도변화에 따른 투과도 및 선택도를 측정하였다. 일반적으로 반응온도, 가교제 농도가 증가할 경우 투과 도는 낮아지고, 선택도는 증가하는 경향을 보여주었다. 가교제로 GA의 대표적 결과는 반응온도 120°C, GA 11 wt%로 투과 도는 165 g/m 2 hr 선택도는 81이고, MA는 반응온도 120°C, MA 11 wt%로 투과도는 174 g/m 2 hr 선택도는 73의 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

지지체인 Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) 중공사에 Poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)과 가교제인 Glutaraldehyde (GA)를 코팅하 여 막을 제조하였으며, 특성평가를 위해 물/Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) 혼합액에 대한 투과증발 실험을 수행하였다. 코팅용액의 조성변화와 반응온도의 조건변화에 따른 투과도 및 선택도를 측정하였고, 공급액의 조성은 85 wt% IPA 수용액을 사용하였으며, 온도는 30, 50, 70, 90℃로 변화시켰다. 투과도는 PVA 3.5 wt%, 공급액 온도가 90℃일 때 1,870 g/m 2 ⋅hr, 선택도는 PVA 7 wt% 공급액 온도가 30℃일 때 804로 가장 높은 값을 얻을 수 있었다.

Previous studies suggest that polyunsaturated fatty acids with long carbon chains such as eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) have several health benefits. However metabolic consequences of these fatty acids themselves and their regulation of transcriptional activity involving glucose utilization are not well established. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate how EPA influx affects cellular lipid accumulation and gene expressions involving de novo lipogenesis in hepatocyte cultures. Compared to oleic acid treatment, EPA treatment showed remarkably decreased cellular TG conversion and accumulation, along with phospholipids at a lower extent. As expected, EPA increased mRNA expression involving fatty acid influx and lipid droplet formation, but did not affect mRNA expression involving glucose utilization. EPA increased transcriptional activity of PPAR-α and glucose responsive transcription factor when transcription factor binding protein was activated. Taken together, these data suggest that EPA decreases lipid accumulation through increases of the β-oxidation pathway without interruption of glucose utilization.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relations of breakfast skipping and dietary habits according to breakfast intake frequency. Subjects were 5th and 6th graders of elementary school(n=423) in Gyeonggi area. As a result of analyzing the breakfast intake frequency, ``Having everyday`` showed the highest 63.4%, followed by ``4~6 times`` 16.5%, ``2~3 times`` 13.5% and ``0~1 times`` 6.6%. As a result of analyzing the relations between mother and child in the breakfast intake frequency, it showed that the more mothers skipped breakfast, the more their children skipped it. For the reason of skipping breakfast, ``To be in time for school`` showed the highest percentage. As a result of analyzing the perception of awareness for the importance of nutrition and dietary habit according to the breakfast intake frequency, there was a statistically significant difference in breakfast intake, dietary habits, selection and intake of proper food, disease and health problem according to the breakfast intake frequency. As a result of study, it is necessary that nutrition education should not be limited to children but expanded to their parents in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of nutrition education between school and home.