New Goals for Human Society

Ervin Laszlo 경희대학교 인류사회재건연구원 1977 OUGHTOPIA Vol.2 No.1

THE CRUCIAL EPOCH : TOWARD A SCIENCE OF SOCIAL CHANGE

Laszlo, Ervin 인류사회재건연구원 1985 OUGHTOPIA Vol.10 No.1

Ultrasonics and electromagnetics for a wireless corrosion sensing system embedded in structural concrete

B. Ervin,D. Pointer,D.A. Kuchma,J.T. Bernhard,K. Hietpas,J. Banasiak,H. Reis 국제구조공학회 2005 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.1 No.3

This work describes ongoing development of an embedded sensor system for the early detection and prevention of deterioration of reinforcing steel tendons within reinforced concrete. These devices will evaluate the condition of the steel tendon using ultrasonic techniques and then wirelessly transmit this data to the outside world without human intervention. The ultrasonic transducers and the interpretation of the sensed signals that allow detection and prognosis of tendon condition are detailed. Electrical characterization of concrete mixtures used in bridge construction is conducted and a wideband microstrip antenna is designed and fabricated to operate between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz when embedded in such a medium. Simulations and measurements of the embedded antenna element are presented. Transceiver selection and implementation are discussed as well as future work in operational protocols, sensor networking, and power sources. By implementing commercially available off-the-shelf components whenever possible, these devices have the potential to save millions of dollars a year in evaluation, repair and replacement of reinforced concrete.

In Vitro Real-Time Interactions of Cranberry Constituents with Immobilized Fructosyltransferase

Mark Feldman,Ervin I. Weiss,Itzhak Ofek,Moshe Shemesh,Doron Steinberg 한국식품영양과학회 2010 Journal of medicinal food Vol.13 No.5

Cranberry has been proposed as an anti-biofilm agent that does not kill bacteria, but rather prevents the pathogen from survival in the host. This can be achieved by inhibiting the function of virulent factors essential for the pathogen to persist in a host environment. The oral bacterial enzyme fructosyltransferase (FTF) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of dental diseases. The real-time interaction of cranberry nondialyzable material (NDM) with immobilized FTF was investigated using the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technique. To determine its binding efficiency, NDM at concentrations between 0μg/mL and 200μg/mL was applied onto the immobilized FTF. The effect of NDM or other polyphenols, myricetin, and epicatechin on FTF enzymatic activity was evaluated by applying the above compounds and sucrose onto immobilized FTF. Salivary amylase was applied with NDM onto immobilized FTF to explore the effect on NDM–FTF interaction. Our results show that NDM firmly attaches to immobilized FTF in a dose-dependent manner, whereas the presence of salivary amylase reduced this binding interaction. Using nonlinear regression we calculated that the affinity constant of NDM applied alone (106 M−1) was fivefold higher than NDM in the presence of amylase (0.2×106 M−1). At 200μg/mL, NDM, introduced together with sucrose, inhibited the activity of immobilized FTF by 63% within minutes, in comparison with the control (sucrose alone). The effect of NDM was sustained even after it was washed off the immobilized FTF. Myricetin also strongly inhibited FTF activity, whereas epicatechin was less effective. The real-time SPR observation suggests that one of the anti-biofilm modes of action of NDM is an immediate and irreversible inhibitory effect on the activity of immobilized FTF, which is due to a strong binding affinity to the immobilized enzyme

Augmentation cystoplasty in neurogenic bladder

Bülent Çetinel,Ervin Kocjancic,Çetin Demirdağ 대한비뇨의학회 2016 Investigative and Clinical Urology Vol.57 No.5

The aim of this review is to update the indications, contraindications, technique, complications, and the tissue engineering approaches of augmentation cystoplasty (AC) in patients with neurogenic bladder. PubMed/MEDLINE was searched for the keywords "augmentation cystoplasty," "neurogenic bladder," and "bladder augmentation." Additional relevant literature was determined by examining the reference lists of articles identified through the search. The update review of of the indications, contraindications, technique, outcome, complications, and tissue engineering approaches of AC in patients with neurogenic bladder is presented. Although some important progress has been made in tissue engineering AC, conventional AC still has an important role in the surgical treatment of refractory neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction.

Ultrasonics and electromagnetics for a wireless corrosion sensing system embedded in structural concrete

Hietpas, K.,Ervin, B.,Banasiak, J.,Pointer, D.,Kuchma, D.A.,Reis, H.,Bernhard, J.T. Techno-Press 2005 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.1 No.3

This work describes ongoing development of an embedded sensor system for the early detection and prevention of deterioration of reinforcing steel tendons within reinforced concrete. These devices will evaluate the condition of the steel tendon using ultrasonic techniques and then wirelessly transmit this data to the outside world without human intervention. The ultrasonic transducers and the interpretation of the sensed signals that allow detection and prognosis of tendon condition are detailed. Electrical characterization of concrete mixtures used in bridge construction is conducted and a wideband microstrip antenna is designed and fabricated to operate between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz when embedded in such a medium. Simulations and measurements of the embedded antenna element are presented. Transceiver selection and implementation are discussed as well as future work in operational protocols, sensor networking, and power sources. By implementing commercially available off-the-shelf components whenever possible, these devices have the potential to save millions of dollars a year in evaluation, repair and replacement of reinforced concrete.

Endoscopic Primary Prophylaxis to Prevent Bleeding in Children with Esophageal Varices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Fatima Safira Alatas,Ervin Monica,Lukito Ongko,Muzal Kadim 대한소아소화기영양학회 2023 Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition Vol.26 No.5

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare endoscopy as primary versus secondary prophylaxis to prevent future bleeding in children with esophageal varices. Methods: A systematic literature search using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses method was conducted using the Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane databases for relevant studies on the outcome of rebleeding events after endoscopy in primary prophylaxis compared to that in secondary prophylaxis. The following keywords were used: esophageal varices, children, endoscopy, primary prophylaxis and bleeding. The quality of eligible articles was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale and statistically analyzed using RevMan 5.4 software. Results: A total of 174 children were included from four eligible articles. All four studies were considered of high-quality based on the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. Patients who received primary prophylaxis had 79% lower odds of bleeding than those who received secondary prophylaxis (odds ratio, 0.21; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.07–0.66; I2=0%, p=0.008). Patients in the primary prophylaxis group underwent fewer endoscopic procedures to eradicate varices than those in the secondary prophylaxis group, with a mean difference of 1.73 (95% CI, 0.91–2.56; I2=62%, p<0.0001). Conclusion: Children with high-risk varices who underwent primary prophylaxis were less likely to experience future bleeding episodes and required fewer endoscopic procedures to eradicate the varices than children who underwent secondary prophylaxis.

Geometrical design characteristics of orthodontic mini-implants predicting maximum insertion torque

Vi?nja Kati?,Ervin Kamenar,David Bla?evi?,Stjepan ?palj 대한치과교정학회 2014 대한치과교정학회지 Vol.44 No.4

Objective: To determine the unique contribution of geometrical design characteristics of orthodontic mini-implants on maximum insertion torque while controlling for the influence of cortical bone thickness. Methods: Total number of 100 cylindrical orthodontic mini-implants was used. Geometrical design characteristics of ten specimens of ten types of cylindrical self-drilling orthodontic mini-implants (Ortho Easy®, Aarhus, and Dual TopTM) with diameters ranging from 1.4 to 2.0 mm and lengths of 6 and 8 mm were measured. Maximum insertion torque was recorded during manual insertion of mini-implants into bone samples. Cortical bone thickness was measured. Retrieved data were analyzed in a multiple regression model. Results: Significant predictors for higher maximum insertion torque included larger outer diameter of implant, higher lead angle of thread, and thicker cortical bone, and their unique contribution to maximum insertion torque was 12.3%, 10.7%, and 24.7%, respectively. Conclusions: The maximum insertion torque values are best controlled by choosing an implant diameter and lead angle according to the assessed thickness of cortical bone.

Optimized Protocols for Efficient Plant Regeneration and Gene Transfer in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

Mihalka, Virag,Fari, Miklos,Szasz, Attila,Balazs, Ervin,Nagy, Istvan The Korean Society of Plant Biotechnology 2000 Plant molecular biology and biotechnology research Vol.2 No.3

An Efficient in vitro regeneration system and an optimized Agrobacterium mediated transformation protocol are described, based on the use of young seedling cotyledons of Capsicum annuum L. Optimal regeneration efficiency can be obtained by cultivating cotyledon explants on media containing 4 mg/L benzyladenine and 0.1 mg/L indolacetic acid. The effect of antibiotics used to eliminate Agrobacteria, as well as the toxic level of some generally used selection agents (kanamycin, geneticin, hygromycin, phosphinotricin and methotrexate) in regenerating pepper tissues were determined. To enable the comparison of different selection markers in identical vector background, a set of binary vectors containing the marker genes for NPTII, HPT, DHFR and BAR respectively, as well as the CaMV 35S promoter/enhancer-GUS chimaeric gene was constructed and introduced into four different Agrobacterium host strains.

Amendments and Construction Systems for Improving the Performance of Sand-Based Putting Greens

Ok Chang-Ho,Anderson Stephen H.,Ervin Erik H. Turfgrass Society of Korea 2004 한국잔디학회지 Vol.18 No.3

Putting green을 골프장 전체 면적의 $2\%$로 작은 면적이지만 green의 건강한 상태는 골프장의 성공여부를 좌우한다. 이 실험은 University of Missouri-Columbia, Turfgrass Research Center에서 어느 putting green root zone 구조와 토양 개량제가 가장 건강하고 최적의 putting green조건을 유지하는가를 비교하기 위하여 1999년 6월부터 2002년 12월까지 실행되어졌다. California putting green root zone system(30츠의 $100\%$ 모래층 밑에 13cm silt loam 토양층)은 특히 putting green을 가격을 줄일 수 있으며 배수가 잘되고 공기 순환에 있어서는 좋은 조건이지만 낮은 수분 보존량과 잔디에 공급되어지는 영양분이 낮은 것으로 조사 되어지고 있다. USGA(United States Golf Association) putting green root zone system [30cm의 $90\%$ 모래와 $10\%$ Peatmoss (organic material; 유기물) 혼합물층 밑에 13cm 자갈층]은 California system($100\%$ 모래)의 단점을 보완할 수 있지만 년수가 지남에 따라 문제점이 발견되어졌다. 시간의 흐름에 따른 organic matter의 축적과 분해 그리고 잦은 잔디관리 장비의 운행과 player들의 발자국에 의한 green compaction(압축)의 증가가 putting green에서의 수분 침투량(Infiltration rate)과 공기순환을 방해하며 이로인해 잔디의 생장을 저해하며 green의 질은 낮게 만든다. Putting green root zone mixtures에서의 유기물질인 peatmoss사용에 비해 Zeolite와 같은 무기물질의 사용이 토양 물리적, 생리적 특성에 있어 우수함이 조사되어지고 있다. 년수가 지날수록 증가하는 USGA green($10\%$ Peatmoss)의 단점 (organic matter의 축적과 분해 증가, 수분 침투력과 공기순환 감소, 높은 수분함량)에 비해 $10-15\%$ Zeolite(무기물)의 사용이 보다나은 putting green 물리적, 생리적 조건들을 오래토록 유지할 수 있으며 건강한 잔디상태를 보존할 수 있을 것이다. 이 시험은 수정된 Modified California putting green root zone system [25cm의 $85\%$ 모래와 $15\%$ Zeolite(inorganic material ; 무기물) 혼합물층 밑에 18cm silt loam 토양층]이 California와 USGA green system과 비교할 때 보다나은 putting green 조건을 유지하는가를 위해 조사되어졌다. 수정된 Modified California green system이 건강한 putting green을 유지하기 위한 우수한 물리적 조건(높은 수분 침투력과 수분 함량, 낮은 토양밀도)과 생리적 조건(높은 양이온 교환력과 유효 식물영양분 함량)을 가지고 있음이 조사되어졌다. 또한 우수한 putting green 잔디품질을 이 실험 기간동안 유지하였다. 결론적으로 California system($100\%$ 모래)에 $15\%$의 무기물질(Zeolite)이 첨가되어진 Modified California putting green system이 최적의 putting green 조건과 우수한 Bentgrass 잔디품질을 4년 동안 유지하였음을 이 실험을 통해 조사되어졌다. Physical and chemical properties of root zone mixes and methods of green construction are important considerations for improving turf grass quality for putting greens. This study compared Penncross creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris Huds.) performance as affected by three root zone construction systems with three amendments (sand, peat, and zeolite). The objective of this study was to determine if an amended California construction system would improve green performance during establishment (1998-1999) and maturation (2000-2001). Three treatments were tested: California ($100\%$ sand), USGA($90\%$ sand and $10\%$ peat, v/v), and California-Z ($85\%$ sand and $15\%$ zeolite, v/v). Treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block with four replicates. Physical and chemical properties of the root zone and bentgrass performance were compared for the treatments. The California-Z treatment had the highest saturated hydraulic conductivity, field infiltration rate and the lowest bulk density. It also had the highest cation exchange capacity and plant available nutrient concentrations among the three treatments. The California-Z treatment produced bentgrass quality and color during green establishment and maturation that were equal to or higher than the California treatment, and consistently higher than the USGA treatment. The addition of an inorganic amendment to the California system improved physical and chemical properties of the root zone and improved quality and color of bentgrass during green establishment. During green maturation, creeping bentgrass in the California-Z treatment was equal (6 of 15 sampling dates) or $20\%$ higher (9 of 15 dates) in quality compared to the California system.