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.

Pressure ulcers are serious complications of tissue damage that can develop in patients with diminished pain sensation and diminished mobility. Pressure ulcers can result in irreversible tissue damage caused by ischemia resulting from external loading. There are many intrinsic and extrinsic contributors to the problem, including interface tissue pressure, shear, temperature, moisture, hygiene, nutrition, tissue tolerance, sensory and motor dysfunction, disease and infection, posture, and body support systems. The purposes of this study were to investigate the relationship between buttock interface pressure and seating position, wheelchair propulsion speed. Seated-interface pressure was measured using the Force Sensing Array pressure mapping system. Twenty subjects propelled wheelchair handrim on a motor-driven treadmill at different velocities (40, 60, 80 m/min) and seating position used recline (, , ) with a wheelchair simulator. Interface pressure consists of average (mean of the pressure sensor values) and maximum pressure (highest individual sensor value). The results of this study were as follows; No significant correlation in maximum/average pressure was found between a static position and a 40 m/min wheelchair propulsion (p>.05). However, a significant increase in maximum/average pressure were identified between conditions of a static position and 60 m/min, and 80 m/min wheelchair propulsion (p<.05). No significant correlation in maximum pressure were found between a recline (neutral position) and a , , or recline of the wheelchair back (p>.05). No significant difference in average pressure was found between conditions of a recline and both a and recline of wheelchair back. However, a significant reduction in average pressure was identified between conditions of a and recline of wheelchair back (p<.05). This study has shown some interesting results that reclining the seat by reduced average interface pressure, including the reduction or prevention in edema. And interface pressure was greater during dynamic wheelchair propulsion compared with static seating. Therefore, the optimal seating position and seating system ought to provide postural control and pressure relief. We need an education on optimal seating position and a suitable propulsion speeds for wheelchair users.

Altered scapular kinematics in the scapular joint is commonly believed to be a factor contributing to trunk posture. The purpose of this study was to analyze the muscle activity with several changes of the shoulder angle. Tests were performed on 10 male subjects by repeated measures. Each subject was measured while sitting in both erect and slouched trunk positions. In each sitting posture, a three-dimensional motion analysis measurement was used to measure thoracic angle and shoulder abduction angle. Measurements were taken with the shoulder abdcution angle at , , , , , and . By using surface Electromyography (EMG) electrodes, we recorded the activity of the upper trapezius, middle trapezius, lower trapezius, middle deltoid, and serratus anterior muscle while the subject held a 4 kg weight at each angle. The mean of root mean square (RMS) of EMG activity was calculated. The middle trapezius, lower trapezius, and middle deltoid muscle activity showed significantly higher results but serratus anterior muscle activity showed significantly lower results (p<.05). With the shoulder angle increased, the muscle activity was also significantly increased (p<.05). In conclusion, the thoracic spine posture significantly affects the scapular muscle during scapular plane abduction, and the slouched posture is associated with increased trapezius muscle activity and with decreased serratus anterior muscle activity.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of donning of a hard insole in patients with hallux valgus. Fourteen subjects were selected from patient with foot pain at Lee Chang-Heon Foot Clinic from August 4, 2000 to September 15, 2000. The hallux valgus angle and the first-second intermetatarsal angle were radiographically measured before and after donning the hard insole. Based on these two kinds of angles, a mild hallux valgus deformity group was characterized by the hallux valgus angle of less than 20 degrees, and a moderate hallux valgus deformity group was characterized by the hallux valgus angle of 20 to 40 degrees. After three weeks with the hard insole donned, the foot angles of the patients with hallux valgus were measured again. The data were analyzed by Wilcoxon signed ranks test, and the following results were obtained: 1) After the trial, both mild hallux valgus deformity group and moderate hallux valgus deformity group demonstrated that the hallux valgus angles were significantly decreased. 2) After the trial, mild hallux valgus deformity group demonstrated that the first-second intermetatarsal angle was significantly decreased. 3) After the trial, moderate hallux valgus deformity group demonstrated that the first-second intermetatarsal angle was not significantly decreased. The above findings revealed that according to donning hard insole, the hallux valgus angles of mild and moderate hallux valgus deformity groups and the first-second intermetatarsal angle of mild hallux valgus deformity group were significantly decreased. The results of this study have some limitation for generalization due to the limited number of subjects. Further studies are needed to evaluate the effect of hard insole on hallux valgus with more precise laboratory equipments and measurements in patients with hallux valgus.

The purpose of this study was to compare and evaluate various hand functions in three hip flexion postures(70°, 90°, 110°)in persons with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy using by Jebsen Hand Function Test. 14 children with mild or moderate spastic diplegia were chosen in the Rehabilitation Hospital, Yonsei University Medical Center. Both hands were tested 3 times by ten intervals in three hip flexion postures (70°, 90°, 110°). Data Collected were analysed using nonparame-tric test, Friedman's Test. Results were as follows: 1. The right hand mean score of Jensen Hand Function Test showed no significant difference in any of the three hip flexion postures. 2. The left hand mean score of Jensen Hand Function Test showed no significant di- fference in any of the three hip flexion postures. The results showed that the hand function of children with spastic diplegia was not affected in three hip flexion postures, but it is necessary to maintain well supported pelvic posture for good hand function.

본 연구에서는 실내실험을 통하여 개량형 공압식 가동보를 대상으로 보의 기립각도를 고려한 유사의 퇴적과 델타의 발달 과정을 파악하였다. 가동보 상류에서 유입되는 유사는 배수의 영향으로 유속이 느려지면서 퇴적이 되고 델타가 형성되며 하류로 이동하였다. 각 실험조건에 대하여 시간에 따른 델타의 이동속도는 델타는 시간이 지나면서 현저하게 감소하고, 보에 접근하였다. 무차원 델타의 높이(hd/h)가 증가할수록 무차원 델타의 이동속도(SD/V0)는 감소하였다. 따라서 델타의 높이(hd)가 증가할수록 수심(h)은 감소하였다. 델타의 유효높이(hw)가 크기 때문에 델타의 체적 (VxD)은 증가하지만 배수(backwater)의 영향을 받아 델타의 이동속도(SD)와 퇴적량은 감소하였다. 수로 경사가 일정할 때, 보의 높이(W)가 클수록 델타체적(VxD)이 증가하고, 델타의 전면부 길이비(hd/△S)는 1에 가깝다. 같은 유량조건인 경우에 가동보의 기립 각도가 가장 클 때, 시간당 델타의 퇴적량(Qs)은 가장 작았다. 따라서 보의 높이(W)가 클수록 델타의 발달을 억제할 수 있는 효과가 크다.

앉은 자세를 장시간 유지하면 허리의 만곡에 변화가 오면서 통증이 발생하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 양반 앉은자세에 서 SPINE-GUARD(허리 안정화 벨트) 착용이 허리뼈의 코브각과 허리통증 그리고 몸통 굽힘각도의 변화에 미치는 영 향에 대해 알아보았다. 대상자 15명(남자)은 2주 동안 주 5회 매회 90분씩 벨트를 착용한 채로 영화를 감상하거나 강 의를 들었다. 허리뼈의 코브각은 착용전 48.36±14.57에서 착용후 28.09±11.63로 유의한 감소를 보였다(p<0.05). 통 증은 착용전 4.53±2.36이고, 착용후 2.733±2.153로 유의하게 감소하였다(p<0.05). 몸통의 굽힘각도 또한 착용전 82.33±20.30에서 착용 후 70.2±19.43로 유의한 감소를 보였다(p<0.05). 이것으로 보아 SPINE-GUARD의 착용은 허리뼈의 코브각 및 몸통굽힘각도의 변화 그리고 통증의 감소에 영향을 주는 것으로 사료된다.

본 논문에서는 수리모형 실험을 통하여 지류와 본류의 합류점의 접근각도, 본류의 유량 및 본류와 지류의 유량비 변화에 따른 합류부의 수리학적 특성을 파악하였다. 실험은 수로길이 450cm의 수로에서 실시하였으며, 본류와 지류의 수로폭은 각각 40cm와 32cm이었으며, 4조의 물탱크와 펌프가 설치되었다. 합류점 부근의 정체 구간의 길이는 접근각도가 증가함에 따라 증가되며, 본류의 유량과 지류와 본류와의 유량비가 증가되는 경우에도 이 경향은 동일하다. 그러