In the evaluation of the stability of radioactive waste disposal, it is imperative to take into account the concept of the redox front. Initially, this front is typically observed near the surface. However, if the hydraulic gradient increases due to the construction of a disposal facility, the redox front can potentially transport deeper into the geological environment through groundwater flow. This transport triggers changes in the geochemical characteristics, potentially diminishing the natural buffering capacity of the bedrock. Consequently, it is necessary to characterize both the unsaturated and saturated zones in the disposal site. In this context, a tracer test is a useful method to identify the characteristics of the site from the surface to the deep geological environment where the disposal facility can be located. Therefore, this study also aims to establish a methodology enabling a comprehensive understanding of the hydrogeochemical characteristics through the tracer test that can be applied to future sites for research URL (Underground Research Laboratory) or radioactive waste disposal in Korea. For the tracer test, a UNIT (UNsaturated zone Insitu Test facility) was built within the KAERI and five wells with a depth of 24 m were installed in 2022. Before conducting the test, to determine the geochemical background characteristics of the site, topsoil and soils at depths of 30 cm, 60 cm, and 90 cm were collected. Additionally, a groundwater sample was obtained from the newly installed well. Soil samples were analyzed for soil texture, moisture content, total and exchange cations, anions, and heavy metals. Similarly, the groundwater sample was analyzed for cations, anions, and trace elements. The outcomes of these comprehensive analyses will serve as the baseline values in the hydrogeochemical changes after the tracer test. This includes changes in soil composition, water quality, precipitation/dissolution processes, and mineral phases. Furthermore, these results will be provided as input parameters for surface-underground interface models in future studies.

Background: Swallowing disorder is a common disease that can cause various complications such as malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and poor quality of life, and can affect people of all ages, from infants to the elderly. Swallowing disorder rehabilitation is a complex process involving various skills such as exercise, diet modification, and posture adjustment. This study implements a rehab program for swallowing disorders using the Kinesio Tapping technique. Design: Prospective pilot case study. Objectives: To improve laryngeal detachment by providing external support to the muscles involved in swallowing using kinesio taping for conventional complex swallowing disorder rehabilitation. Methods: The study included 16 participants who were diagnosed with swallowing difficulties after a stroke and admitted to a rehabilitation ward in Ulsan. The average age of the participants, consisting of 9 males and 7 females, was 69.0 years (SD=1.23) and 64.0 years (SD=1.45), respectively. The stroke types were hemorrhagic and infarction, with onset periods ranging from 6 to 12 months (SD=1.11) in all participants. Each participant received a video fluoroscopy study (VFSS) for six months using the taping method developed by the research team. Kinesio taping techniques were developed by two professional physical therapists and one occupational therapist based on anatomical movements. Results: Significant differences were observed in self-training on the bed after the rehabilitation program compared to the initial period Kinesio taping can help improve laryngeal dislocation and reduce the risk of aspiration by providing external support to the muscles involved in swallowing. However, the effectiveness and optimal application techniques of kinesio taping in the rehabilitation of swallowing disorders are not yet clear. Conclusion: The results of this study could lead to the development of a new treatment protocol that incorporates kinesio taping as a standard therapy for the rehabilitation of swallowing disorders in bedridden patients.

Surface environmental factors such as climate change can affect the safety of the disposal system by changing groundwater recharge or flow. Therefore, it is important to identify surface environmental factors and hydrogeological factors to evaluate long-term changes in hydrogeological environment of a disposal system. In particular, evapotranspiration is an important to be considered because it loses 70% of rainfall and has a great effect on groundwater recharge. Evapotranspiration can be estimated using simple or complex models based on meteorological data. Meteorological data from January 2010 to December 2022 were collected from 44 Automatic Synoptic Observation Systems (ASOS) of the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), which observe factors necessary for calculating evapotranspiration. For the estimation of evapotranspiration through simple models, temperature-based models (Blaney-Criddle method, modified Blaney-Criddle method, Hargreaves-Samani method) and radiation-based models (Simple Abtew method, Makkink method, Prietley-Taylor method, Turc method, Solar radiation-Maximum temperature method) were used. The calculation of evapotranspiration through the complex model used the Penman-Monteith method, which is used as a standard model in the USA, Japan, and FAO. By comparing the evapotranspiration calculated by complex and simple model, methods with small errors were identified each region. In addition, long-term climate change scenarios were applied to confirm changes in long-term evapotranspiration in South Korea. The results of this study will be used to find alternative models in the case of missing data in the Penman-Monteith model, which requires a lot of meteorological data, and can be used as basic data for calculating groundwater recharge that can affect the disposal system in the future.

This study investigated Balgis (the record of the court)in the Joseon Dynasty pertaining to table settings for Sangsik (the meals for the dead). Sangsik are the records of daily meals for kings and key figures. In this study,14 pieces of Sangsikbalgi from 1890 to 1920, including two pieces from an unspecified period, were investigated to determine the composition and types of daily meals in the court. Meals consisted of a minimum of 10 dishes to a maximum 21 dishes, which basically included rice and soup. ‘Jochi’ was the term to refer to jjigae (stew) in the court. In Sangsikbalgi Bokgi, Gamjang, Jochi, Jjim, Suk, and Cho were all considered Jochi, which were recorded before Jeok or Jeon, where the side dishes were listed after rice and soup. This corresponded with the record of the royal tables in Wonhaeng-Ulmyo-Jeongri-Uigwe (圓行乙卯整理儀 軌), in which Jochi included Jabjangjeon, Bokgi, Jabjang, and Cho. Whitebait and fruit, which are used as ingredients for Tang (soup) and Jeon, showed seasonal characteristics however, no other observed dishes showed seasonal variability. Additionally, beef and internal organs of animals were frequently used,regardless of seasons. When dishes in Sangsik were classified into basic dishes and additional cheop dishes (side dishes) based on Siuijeonseo (are recipe book of unknown authorship written in the late Joseon Dynasty), from five to nine Cheop dishes were set on the table, with seven being most common. Further comprehensive study needs to be conducted through undisclosed documents and private collections. Moreover, additional study of Judarye (anestral rites during the day for the royal) and cooking methods that were not investigated in detail in this study are needed.

In this study, Seolgi Tteok was made in order to increase consumption of Geuk, which possesses numerous nutritional advantages, and its optimum content as a new food coloring for rice cake was determined. Quality characteristics and quantitative description analysis (QDA) of Seolgi Tteok, in which Geuk was added at 0, 4, 8, and 12%, was conducted. Consumer acceptability test was also conducted. As the amount of added Geuk increased, moisture content of Seolgi Tteok increased as well. Brightness (L-value) was the highest in the control group, and more Geuk resulted in higher values of red index (a-value) and yellow index (b-value), which corresponded to the results of the sensory evaluation. As result of the mechanical texture measurement, only adhesiveness and resilience show a significant difference. As a result of the QDA, 17 sensory characteristic terms were assessed. Among them, only 13 showed a significant difference. Among the different sensory characteristics, almost all of them except for taste characteristics were significantly influenced by the amount of Geuk. The aroma and taste of Geuk were not largely influenced. It can be suggested that Geuk is not a factor that strongly influences flavor. In conclusion, Geuk does not have a strong influence on the taste or aroma of Seolgi Tteok but does on color characteristics. It can be suggested that Geuk is qualified as a coloring material for food, and the reasonable addition amount is 8%. As a result of this research, Geuk can be considered as a coloring material for other types of rice cake, traditional Korean sweets, and even confectioneries as well as for Seolgi Tteok. This implies that Geuk can be utilized to develop various new products as a coloring material with abundant nutritional content, which will contribute to the promotion of Geuk consumption.

Literacy skill is an essential element in promoting the educational outcomes and social participation of students with disabilities. A variety of apps that are effective in teaching students with disabilities have been launched and are being used effectively. This study investigates literacy instruction apps for children with disabilities to enhance the possibility of future app development and educational application. 7 iOS-based apps, 7 android-based apps, 14 apps in total were analyzed, and assessed by program category, learning objectives, and evaluation criteria. In addition to analysis results, implications of research and implications for app selection were suggested.

자폐인의 독립적인 사회생활을 위해 물건을 살 때 적절한 화폐를 선택하여 내는 것은 필수적인 기술이나 숫자에 사회적인 가치를 부여하는 화폐 개념은 자폐성 장애인에게 습득하기 어려운 기술 중 하나이다. 이와 같은 어려움을 지원하기 위해 본 연구에서는 ‘구매를 위한 화폐사용’을 위해 스마트 디바이스 애플리케이션을 이용해 학습하고 보조할 수 있는 방법을 제안하였다. 앱의 하드웨어 기반이 되는 스마트 디바이스는 예측가능한 반응과 휴대의 용이함, 직접조작으로 인한 사용성, 다양한 앱, 비주얼 디스플레이를 통해 자폐성 장애인에게 개인적인 지원을 제공해 줄 수 있는 장점이 있으나 국내에서는 장애인을 보조하기 위한 앱의 수가 매우 적고 자폐성 장애인을 위한 앱은 전무한 상태이다. 본 연구에서는 자폐성 장애인이 마트 등에서 구매를 위한 계산을 효율적이고 독립적으로 할 수 있도록 버추얼 지갑을 이용한 ‘돈내기’, 시각적 보조를 이용한 ‘미리 계산하기’, 지출 총액을 비교하는 ‘나의 씀씀이’, 지출 활동에 필요한 의사소통보조 ‘말하기’, 지출 활동 비디오 모델링 ‘따라하기’, 게임으로 구성된 화폐 사용 훈련 앱 개발을 제안하였다. 마지막으로 본 연구에서 제안한 앱을 통해 기대할 수 있는 효과들을 서술하였다.

하복부 MRI 검사에서 환자는 body array coil과 물리적으로 접촉하여 검사를 받는다. 이 연구에서는 아크릴 보조장치(ACR)를 설계하여 코일과 환자의 비접촉식 스캔을 가능하게하고, ACR을 이용해서 획득 한 영상을 ACR 없이 얻은 영상와 비교하여 실현 가능성을 평가하였다. Ingenia 3.0TTM MR 시스템과 dStreamTM torso coil (Philips Healthcare, Netherlands)을 사용하여 10건(F : 5, m : 5)을 테스트하였다. 대표적인 두가지 pulse sequence(T1 AXE TSE, eTHRIVE (GRE))를 사용하여, 스캔 한 영상을 정량적, 정성적으로 비교 분석 하였다. 정성적으로 보면, TSE는 ACR의 유무에 관계없이 4.44와 4.56의 평균값을, GRE에서는 각각 4.34와 4.28을 보여준다. 정량적으로, TSE는 ACR 유무에 관계없이 12.15 CNR, 17.95 SNR 및 12.71 CNR, 18.96 SNR을 보였으며, GRE는 ACR이 있는 경우와 없는 경우 각각 17.72 CNR, 22.59 SNR 및 18.26 CNR, 24.47 SNR을 보여 주었다. 즉, ACR의 사용이 환자를 편안하게 하지만, 화질에는 큰 영향이 없음을 확인하였다. 우리는 하복부 환자의 MRI 검사용 아크릴 보조 장치를 설계하고 적용해보았다. 우리의 결과는 환자와의 물리적 접촉없이 현재의 복부 MRI 스캔과 유사한 이미지 품질을 얻을 수 있음을 보여주었다.