Dongguk University

Modular Control of Glass Transition and Transparency in ROMP-Derived Oxanorbornene Polymers

Abstract Achieving both high optical transparency and high glass-transition temperature (Tg) remains challenging in cyclic olefin polymers. Here, ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP)-derived oxanorbornene polymers enable modular tuning of these competing properties throu...

Social anxiety and motives for nonmedical use of prescription stimulants among undergraduate students: a scoping review

Social anxiety and substance use motives have been proposed as theoretically relevant vulnerability factors for nonmedical use of prescription stimulants (NMUPS) among undergraduate students; however, the extent to which it has been directly examined remains unclear, and the evid...

The Iconographic Transformation of the Diademed Bodhisattva-Type Rocana Buddha in Joseon Buddhism: Doctrinal Reinterpretation, Huayan Thought, and Buddhist Resilience in the Late Joseon Dynasty

This study investigates the historical and ideological foundations underlying the emergence of the diademed Bodhisattva-type Rocana iconography, a form unique to Joseon Buddhism, through three analytical perspectives. First, this iconographic development reflects a doctrinal shif...

Iterative Refinement of a Sensory-Based Mindfulness Coaching Approach: An Exploratory Qualitative Action Research Study with Korean University Students

This exploratory qualitative action research study examined the implementation and iterative refinement of mindfulness–flow–awareness–coaching (MFAC), a sensory-based mindfulness coaching approach, and explored participants’ reported experiences. Six Korean university students co...

Preferences and reasons for clothing colors in women patients and survivors of breast cancer in Korea

Purpose Clothing color can affect the psychological aspects in female patients and survivors of breast cancer; however, little is known regarding their preferences and reasons for choosing specific clothing color. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing their clothing...

Practical Digital Competence and Psychosocial Well-Being Among Adults with Severe Disabilities: Cross-Sectional Indirect Associations Through Perceived Self-Determination in Daily Life

Background/Objectives: Digital inequalities are increasingly recognized as a health-equity issue, yet self-reported practical digital competence and psychosocial well-being among adults with severe disabilities remain understudied. This study examined their cross-sectional associ...

AI‐Driven Rational Design of Nanotherapeutics for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains a formidable malignancy characterized by late diagnosis, high recurrence rates, and pronounced chemoresistance. While nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems (NDDS) offer theoretical advantages over conventional therapies, their cl...

RGB-Sensitive TeOx/InZnO Heterojunction Phototransistor for Visible-Light-Driven Optoelectronic Synapses

Abstract Visible-light-responsive optoelectronic synapses are attracting increasing attention for neuromorphic vision systems because they integrate optical sensing and information processing within a single device. However, conventional oxide semiconductor phototransistors are g...

Changing Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Patterns, and Outcomes of Tuberculosis in South Korea: The Korean Tuberculosis Cohort, 2019-2024

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health concern in South Korea despite declining national notifications. We evaluated temporal changes in clinical characteristics, diagnostic patterns, and treatment outcomes in the Korean Tuberculosis Cohort (KTBC) from 2019 to 2024...

Human milk-derived Limosilactobacillus reuteri improved growth performance of weaned pigs by modulating systemic immune responses and enhancing intestinal health

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation of human milk-derived Limosilactobacillus reuteri (REU) on growth performance, frequency of diarrhea, and systemic and intestinal health parameters of weaned pigs. Dietary supplementation of REU had greater (P =...

Delivering the Gut to the Brain: Drug Delivery Strategies for Microbiota-Derived Therapeutics in Depression

Major depressive disorder remains a leading cause of disability worldwide, and the limited efficacy and delayed onset of conventional antidepressants have intensified interest in the microbiota–gut–brain axis as a source of therapeutic targets. Microbiota-associated candidates—sh...

Make-or-Buy Decisions in Eco-Friendly Markets: Supplier Coopetition and Sustainability Reputation Spillovers

Large diversified firms seeking to enter eco-friendly markets must decide whether to source essential green components from specialized suppliers or develop comparable components in-house. External sourcing facilitates rapid market entry and avoids costly development, but it crea...

Hemodynamic Changes Following Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Patients with Subjective Tinnitus: An Acceleration Photoplethysmography and Pulsed-Wave Doppler Ultrasound Study

Background/Objectives: Tinnitus has been linked to hemodynamic changes. Objective measures capable of monitoring hemodynamic changes during tinnitus treatment remain limited. This study investigated hemodynamic changes during combined acupuncture and moxibustion treatment in pati...

Machine‐Learning‐Assisted Impedance Component Analysis Enables Standardizable Surface Protein Analysis of Extracellular Vesicles Using Engineered Nanovesicles

Characterizing surface protein heterogeneity on extracellular vesicles remains challenging but essential for understanding their biological functions and clinical applications. Here, this study introduces an integrated platform that combines engineered cell-derived nanovesicles,...

Domain-Specific Cognitive Concordance in Older Married Couples

Importance Spousal similarity in late-life cognition has been reported, but whether concordance differs across cognitive domains remains unclear. Objective To examine whether cognitive concordance among older married couples is domain specific by comparing real couples with demog...

Development and Applicability of High-Performance Fly Ash–Based Controlled Low-Strength Material: Laboratory Test, Numerical Analysis, and Field Test

Abstract The increasing occurrence of ground sinking in metropolitan cities due to excavation-induced backfill instability has raised significant safety concerns. Conventional compacted soils used for backfilling underground utilities often fail to provide adequate support, leadi...

Metabolic reprogramming of whey into fatty acid-based nitric oxide donors for controlling of recalcitrant multi-species biofilms in meat systems

Whey fermentation by lactic acid bacteria is a sustainable strategy to upcycle dairy byproducts into functional biomaterials; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying its anti-biofilm potential remain elusive. This study demonstrated the inhibitory mechanism of whey fermented...

Application of Fibronectin-Coated Microparticles for Isolation of Human iPSC-Derived MSCs

Abstract BACKGROUND : Bone marrow–derived MSCs (BMMSCs) are limited by availability, donor variability, and age-related decline, highlighting the need for alternative MSC sources. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offer a scalable solution. This study introduces a novel thre...

Factors Influencing Older People's Disaster Preparedness Capacity: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Introduction Although disaster preparedness is an important issue for older people as disasters can affect their health, daily functioning and access to support, factors influencing their disaster preparedness capacity have not been comprehensively reviewed. Accordingly,...

Application of Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling to Optimize Assessment of Age‐Related Fluoxetine Accumulation in the Elderly

ABSTRACT This study quantified age‐related differences in fluoxetine pharmacokinetics and evaluated the influence of CYP2D6 phenotype using physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling integrated with clinical therapeutic drug monitoring data. A PBPK model for fluoxetine...