• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.17-25
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• 2018

Purpose: Blood culture is an essential diagnostic tool and requires clear indications, proper techniques, and quality control. We aimed to investigate whether blood cultures in children are appropriate for indications, are performed correctly, and receive proper quality control. Methods: We conducted an online survey targeting pediatric infectious diseases (ID) specialists working in general hospitals and neonatologists (Neo) working at hospitals operating a neonatal intensive care unit in Korea. Results: Approximately 81.1% (30/37) of pediatric ID specialists and 72.2% (52/72) of Neo responded to the survey. Some of the respondents (33.3% of ID and 59.6% of Neo) performed blood culture as a regular test irrespective of the indication. Approximately 40% of ID and 65.4% of Neo ordered only one set of blood culture in patients suspected with bacteremia. The most commonly used disinfectant for skin preparation was povidone-iodine, while the skin preparation method varied by institution. Approximately two-thirds of the institutions were monitoring the blood culture contamination rate, whereas relatively few provided staff with feedback on that rate. In addition, less than half of the institutions were providing regular staff training on blood culture (40% of ID and 28.8% of Neo). Conclusions: The indication and methods of blood culture for children varied according to institution, and few hospitals exert effort in improving the quality of blood culture. Institutions have to strive constantly toward improvement of blood culture quality and evidence-based recommendations for pediatric blood cultures should be standardized.

• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.27 no.12
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• pp.259-266
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• 2022

In this paper, we propose a study is to prepare basic data for integrated health promotion education by preventing dry mouth and dry eyes through lifestyle management. From October 7 to 17, 2022, a total of 516 respondents who voluntarily agreed and responded through a self-written structured questionnaire were statistically analyzed for university students in their 20s across the country. As for the factor of feeling dry mouth among the living habits of the study subjects, the more smoking per day, the higher(8.41±2.041) and very high(7.75±2.927) felt dry mouth(p=.015), and the time spent using smart phones. The shorter this was, the lower(1.16±0.784) and very low(1.83±1.672) felt dry mouth(p=.022). The main factors contributing to dry mouth and dry eyes were dry eyes (odds ratio 3.651, p=.000), and high smoking(odds ratio 0.916, p=.038), and the more you use your smart phone (odds ratio 0.256, p=.004), the more you feel dry mouth. When feeling dry eyes, they felt dry mouth more(odds ratio 4.002, p=.000), and the more they exercised, the more dry eyes they felt(odds ratio 1.600, p=.009). As a result, since dry mouth and dry eyes appear as common inconveniences, it was found that lifestyle management is necessary to maintain and promote a healthy life. Therefore, it is proposed to build an integrated health platform that can improve the quality of life and implement personalized health management programs.

• Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.710-721
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• 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to prepare an environment that can provide high-quality 119 rescue services by analyzing the causes of casualties at the water rescue and suggesting improvement plans to prevent them. Method: 5 major cases were analyzed among firefighters' casualty accidents during rescue activities related to the water over the past 10 years for case study. And the causes of the accidents were analyzed in terms of 4 values (Man, Machine, Media, Management) through the 4M analysis technique. Result: ① man: the main causes are lack of awareness of on-site safety, etc ② machine: the problem of the absence of the equipment itself, etc ③ media: the lack of information on the rescue site and the poor rescue environment conditions, ④ management : the main causes were the absence and inadequacy of the response manual for each rescue site, Conclusion: ① man: knowledge of SOP and reinforcement of education and training, etc. ② machine: there are measures such as the introduction of equipment suitable for the changing rescue site, ③media: providing sufficient information about the rescue activity environment and conducting regular road training, ④ management: policy suggestions such as establishment and dissemination of on-site safety management plans and manuals were derived.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.32-40
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• 2010

Purpose: The survey was aimed to provide basic data to develop a certification system for hospice and palliative care professionals. Methods: National Cancer Center (NCC) and the Korean Society for Hospice & Palliative Care (KSHPC) conducted the survey for hospice and palliative care professionals who worked at 34 Palliative care units designated by the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs (MW) and the members of the KSHPC. The survey was conducted via e-mail from June 17 to 23, 2009. Total 220 professionals were surveyed. Results: Most of the hospice and palliative care professionals reported a great need for certification system: Physician, 90% (n=51) nurse, 84% (n=134) social worker, 89% (n=35). In regard with the requirement for the certification, a majority of physicians (46%) preferreddiploma course, while social workers (46%) preferred training course for medical social workers. Concerning the certification body, physician (45%) preferred the KSHPC and the MW almost equally, while nurses (50%) and social workers (60%) preferred the MW highly. As for the body to develop and accredit advance training course for each professionals, most of the physicians (51%) preferred the KSHPC, whereas nurses and social workers preferred collaboration of the MW (or NCC) with the professional society, such as the KSHPC (23%), the Korean Hospice & Palliative nurses association for nurses (21%), or the Korean association of (medical) social workers (37%). Lastly, all respondents preferred the course format of once a week, full day, and some field study at weekend. Conclusion: Korean hospice and palliative care professionals identified the great need for the certification system, therefore, the adequate system development must be followed to reflect their voice.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.11 no.12
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• pp.347-356
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• 2011

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-assessment halitosis and to offer the basic information that establishes a strategy of effective health promotion and to enhance the quality of life. This study performed a questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was filled out by the 362 adults, who lived in Incheon Metropolitan City from May to July, 2010. The data were analyzed using a Chi-square test in the SPSS version 12.0 program. The prevalence rate of self-assessment halitosis was 24.3%. Hypertension, diabetes, medication and inadequate oral hygiene practice were significantly associated with self-assessment halitosis. Other factors of self-assessment halitosis were older age and occupation. As a result, dental professionals have to investigate a systemic disease history thoroughly. And they have to educate regular checkup of oral health and to perform a continuous feedback. The self-assessment halitosis has a negative influence on mental health and social life, so dental professionals must take into consideration about the halitosis.

• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.217-227
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• 1998

This study "The advance Study of human resource development Program Object for community Peoples in Information Society." that is too much important in Information society and IMF times. Human resource development is the process by which a community insures that it has the right number and kinds of peoples, in the right places at the right time, doing the things for which they are economically most useful. In the IMF season, an ever increasing number of cooperations are appointing executive level positions responsible for the re-enpoloyment, advancement, development of teaching, and growth of human resources. As a result, the field is being viewed as an important strategic approach to improved productivity efficiency and profitability in information society. Also, human resource development is a dynamic and evolving field in the world business. Industrial society organizations consist of three types of resources that machines, financial and human but, today have resource of organization that Knowledge, information and idea all include human. Human resource development factors will be consisted of that individual development, career development, motivation, Image making, Orignal idea development orientation and education and management time.ment time.

• Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.389-397
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to analyze visitors' behavior in Hallyo-Haesang National Park, Korea. To accomplish the purpose, questionnaire survey, using self-developed questions, was employed from August 21 to 23 in 1998. 303 samples for the survey were selected in 4 different zones(Koje, Tongyong, Namhae, and Odongdo) within park boundary. As the results, socioeconomic characteristics, such as gender, education and income level, age, and others, were showed similar trends with results from visitor surveys in other national parks. Most respondents were pointed out unintentional violation due to habit as a major reason of littering. And, majority of respondents didn't know the Clean-up-Time Movement Program in this park. In addition, ecosystem condition, natural landscape, trash problem, safety, and kindness of park rangers were recognized as the major influencing factors that can affect to visitors' recreation experience in this park but existing conditions for each influencing factor were evaluated lower than level of their expectation. Overall level of recreation satisfaction in Hanryohaesang national park were, however, perceived in the affirmative.

• Current Industrial and Technological Trends in Aerospace
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.33-42
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• 2007

위성체 총조립 및 시험(AIT ; Assembly, Integration & Test)을 위한 전기지상지원장비(EGSE ; Electrical Ground Support Equipment)와 위성 임무 준비 및 운용을 위한 관제시스템(MCS ; Mission Control System)의 공동 개발은 미국과 유럽의 위성사업 기관 및 업체에서 지금까지 많은 연구가 되어 왔다. 비록 두 시스템이 다른 목적으로 사용되고 있지만 기술적으로 유사한 기능을 갖는 시스템으로서 많은 공통점과 호환 가능성을 갖고 있다. 두 시스템의 공동 개발은 시스템 개발과 위성 운용 교육 및 준비에 필요한 비용 절감뿐만 아니라 AIT 단계에서 위성운용단계로의 자연스러운 전환이 가능하다. 이는 AIT 단계에서 공통지상시스템 하드웨어 및 운영시스템, 시험/운용 절차서, 위성 데이터베이스의 사전 검증이 이루어지기 때문이다. 또한 위성 운용 요원의 AIT 참여를 통해 공통지상시스템 운용 훈련과 위성 관제 지식 습득이 자연스럽게 이루어 질 수 있다. 이로서 사업 일정과 개발 위험도를 최소화 할 수 있다. 이러한 두 시스템의 공통성과 호환성 및 공통시스템 개발 장점이 있기에 EGSE와 MCS의 공통 기능에 대한 표준화 작업은 1986년 만들어진 COES(Committee for Operations and EGSE Standard)에서 공식적으로 논의되기 시작하여 1994년 CNES와 ESA의 발의로 제정된 ECSS(European Cooperation for Space Standards)를 통해 국제 표준(ISO, CCSDS 등)을 바탕으로 한 지상시스템에 대한 유럽 표준화 작업이 ECSS-E-70 Working Group에서 진행되고 있다. 또한 검증된 지상시스템의 핵심 운영시스템의 소프트웨어 모듈의 재사용을 통해 최근에서 다양한 공통지상시스템이 개발되어 운용되고 있다. 이러한 배경으로 국내에서도 저궤도 위성 개발에서 EGSE 핵심 모듈인 TM/TC 처리 및 Database 관리 모듈을 AIT 단계에서 개발 및 검증 후에 MCS에서의 재사용을 적극적으로 고려하고 있다. 앞으로 국제적인 추세에 따라 AIT 및 지상국간의 기술 및 인력 교류와 핵심모듈 개발을 통한 공통지상시스템 개발의 활발한 전개가 예상된다.

• Journal of muscle and joint health
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.122-134
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a 12-week structured exercise program (12-week-SEP) and evaluate its effects on pain, physical function and quality of life in patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods: A nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design was utilized to examine the effects of the 12-week-SEP on patients' outcomes after THA. A total of 46 adult patients (experimental group=25, control group=21) who had THA were recruited for the study. The 12-week-SEP consisted of education, exercise (muscle strengthening and progressive walking), and feedback. Data were analyzed by SPSS/WIN 21.0 using the $x^2$ test and repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The mean age of the participants was 60.9 years and 25 men (54.5%) and 21 women (45.7%) were included in the study. There were significant intervention effects on pain reduction and increased physical function but no effects on quality of life. Conclusion: The 12-week-SEP provided pain relief and enhanced physical function in patients underwent THA. Clinical application of the 12-week-SEP can improve postoperative nursing practices for patients with THA. Future research with larger sample is of necessity to obtain greater generalizability of the empirical evidences of the 12-week-SEP.

• Journal of Industrial Convergence
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.87-94
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• 2020

This paper belongs in a literature of sustainablity policy determination. This paper offers an actual status and explanation to corporate social responsibility of SMEs in Korea. This study examines CSR situation focused on developing mechanisms to enable the SMEs sector. Firstly, this study suggests introducing the third-party professional assurance service on sustainablity reports and/or asking global accreditation such as ISO14001 and ISO26000 when entry as a provider in government e-procurement system. Secondly, this study introduce the CSR Committee headed by the CEO and coordinates group-wide committees to discuss the CSR Guidelines. Third, because CSR does not only have to do with the SMEs, but pertains to the local community and business partner, this study offered the opportunity to work with large companies in aspects of CSR.