• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.104-114
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• 1998

Purpose : Enteroviruses are the most common cause of aseptic meningitis. The epidemics of aseptic meningitis in 1993 and 1996 were mostly caused by echovirus type 9. Identification of the causative virus of aseptic meningitis in epidemics, is very important not only for diagnosis but also for epidemiologic purpose. The purpose of this study was to identify the causative virus and investigate the relationship between aseptic meningitis, prevailed in Masan and surrounding areas in Kyoungsangnamdo in 1997, and its clinical manifestations. Methods : One hundred twenty eight cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) and 239 stool specimens were obtained from 239 patients(213 children and 26 adult patients) with aseptic meningitis were admitted to Masan Fatima Hospitals from March to October 1997. Viral isolation and serotype identification was performed by cell culture and immunofluorescent test. Enteroviruses not typed by immunofluorescent test was confirmed by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR). Results : 1) The peak incidence was noted in June. 2) The age of 239 patients(pediatrics-213 cases, internal medicine-26 cases) that were diagnosed ranged from neonate to 35 years, the age of the patients of pediatrics ranged from neonate to 15years(mean 4.9 years), the age of the patients of internal medicine (above 16 years) ranged from 16 years to 35 years(mean 24.2 years). 3) Fifty-three(41.4%) of 128 CSF specimens were positive for enteroviruses, and 163(68.2%) of 239 stool specimens were positive for enteroviruses respectively. 4) Serotypes of 53 enteroviruses isolated from CSF were 16(30.2%) of echovirus type 30, 6(11.3%) of echovirus type 6, 1 of echovirus type 4, 4 of untyped echovirus, 1 of coxsackievirus type B5, and 24 isolates of untyped enteroviruses. Of 163 enterovirus isolated from stool were 72(44.2%) of echovirus type 30, 21(12.9%) of echovirus type 6, 1 of echovirus type 4, 17(10.4%) of undetermined subtyped echovirus, 1 of coxsackievirus type B5, 2 of A24, 3 of undetermined subtyped coxsackievirus type B, and 46 isolates of untyped enterovirus. Conclusion : There were epidemics of aseptic meningitis in the central areas of Kyoungsangnamdo from March to October 1997. The main causative organism was thought to be the echovirus type 30, and echovirus type 4, 6, coxsackievirus B5 and A24 were also thought to contribute to the epidemics.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.18 no.9
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• pp.123-126
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• 2017

Mumps, which are also known as epidemic parotitis,lead to viral infectious diseases that can cause complication such as pancreatitis, orchitis, hearing impairments, oophoritis, parotitis and meningitis. Central nervous system involvement has been reported in up to 65% of mumps patients, with most of these including meningitis. Meningoencephalitis is a rare central nervous system (CNS) complication of the mumps. Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccination has been reported protective effect against clinical complications and hospitalization. Here, we describe acute mumps meningoencephalitis in a 24-year-old female without parotitis who had received the MMR vaccination by age related schedule. She initially visited our hospital with aggravated cognition and confusion. After conservative viral treatment, she recovered cognitive function rapidly and complication was not remained. We report here a case of a patient with good recovery of mumps meningoencephalitis without parotitis after secondary vaccination for MMR.

• KOMUNHWA
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• no.59
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• pp.64-87
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• 2002

The Burial of the living with the dead in Yeongnam Region began to appear between the late 3rd and the early 4th centuries when dramatic social changes, such as the emergence of fortresses, stoneware, and the division of Gyeongju style and Gimhae style ou

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.8 no.6
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• pp.317-326
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• 2022

In this study, three health teachers assigned to J-do were analyzed through the FGI research method to find out the difficulties, resolution process, and implications of new health teachers in adapting to teaching during COVID-19. As a result of the study, first, there were difficulties in relationships with parents, especially in the course of numerous calls and daily school status reports in the course of handling infectious diseases. After getting used to the COVID-19 work to some extent, beginning health teachers were burdened with having to think about health room work alone, difficulties in health classes for various students, and the burden of showing expertise as the only medical personnel in emergency situations. Second, new health teachers continued to share and communicate related information through online health teacher groups and YouTube to solve the difficulties of teaching. Third, this teaching adaptation process suggests that specific training to provide practical help to new health teachers is needed at the education office level, and it is necessary to support infrastructure such as class contents related to health classes.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Earth Science Education
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.133-142
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• 2023

This study conducted qualitative research using Geochang Wolseong Space Creative Science Museum as a case study to investigate the organizational and operational status of small local science museums during the COVID-19 pandemic, as a basic study for the dissemination of scientific culture and public understanding of science. To analyze the situation of the science museum, an evaluation framework was developed, and information obtained through various communication channels and in-depth interviews with information commissioners of the museum were used for the study. As of 2020, when COVID-19 was at its peak, this science museum showed a clear decline in sales and visitor numbers compared to the previous year. Despite this situation, the museum was found to be using crisis management methods such as introducing unface-to-face programs, managing exhibits, and using various promotional media. However, the shortage of professional personnel, excessive workload of employees, and absence of differentiation from other science museums remain as challenges to be addressed in the future for sustainable earth science.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.175-182
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of telephone intervention on the reduction of depression after the intervention for the elderly living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. A one-group pretest and posttest design was used to examine changes in depression level following telephone intervention a once a week for 10 weeks. The subjects of this study were older adults aged 65 registered with 3 social welfare institutions in Wonju, and a total of 114 elderly completed a questionnaire before and after the intervention. Telephone intervention was provided by 56 nursing student volunteers, and each student was in charge of 2-3 elderly people. The depression score decreased from 6.59±3.74 before the intervention to 5.01±3.34 after the intervention (t=4.959, p<.001). Study findings suggest that telephone intervention is effective as an emotional support for the elderly living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research is needed to expand the scope of various subjects and regions, including the elderly not living alone.

• KOMUNHWA
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• no.57
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• pp.129-144
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• 2001

The roof-end tile among Korean old roof tiles has been recognized as a short cut to the study of roof tiles. Because the roof-end tile was stamped out with the design in fashion or preferred by the people at that time. So many researchers and scholars hav

• Journal of Korea Game Society
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.103-112
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• 2018

'Fashion' is one of the most important aspects in game character design. However, despite its influence, analytical approaches in integrating fashion design methods in character designs are rare practices within the industry. The following paper aims point out the practicality of integrating and utilizing theoretical and formative methods in fashion design in creating character concept designs and show how the following application can create visual stimuli for artists in future concepts.

• KOREAN POULTRY JOURNAL
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• v.38 no.2 s.436
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• pp.84-87
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• 2006

최근 문제가 되고 있는 ND가 현재의 양상으로 발생하기 시작한 것은 벌써 8년여가 된다. 필자가 양계전문병원을 시작할 무렵이 ND가 서서히 전국적으로 확산되던 시기이니, 대략 그 정도가 지난 것으로 보인다. 물론 지역별로 분석을 해보면 서해안쪽과 호남지역은 부분적으로 5~6년 정도 ND로 인한 피해를 경험한 지역도 있다. ND가 본격적으로 발병하기 시작할 무렵에는 많은 사람들이 유행적인 발병, 다시 말하면 일정기간 폭발적으로 발병하다가 없어질 질병으로 예상하였지만, 예상은 여지없이 빗나가고 오랜기간을 농가에 지속적으로 피해를 입히는 질병으로 남아 있다. 본소에서 질병관리를 하는 농장들에 대해 2000년도부터 ND를 혈청학적으로 집중 모니터링하기 시작했다. 본소가 출입하는 모든 농장들의 전 계군에 대해 일정간격으로 질병발생 여부에 상관없이 혈청모니터링을 실시하다보니 농장별 ND발생의 특징과 매년 ND가 발생하는 동향에 약간의 변화들을 감지할수 있었다. 그 대표적인 발생 동향으로 첫째 산란을 시작하기 전 높은 면역을 부여해주지못한 계군에서 산란급상승 기간 중에 ND발생으로 인한 피해를 들 수 있으며, 둘째는 주로 동절기에만 발생하던 ND가 이제는 1년 내내 발생하는 양상으로 바뀌어 온 것 등 두 가지 동향에 대해 분석을 해보기로 한다. ND의 발생동향 분석이 ND예방에 어떻게 참고가 될 것인지는 그것을 정확히 인식하기 위한노력을 기울이는 농장들과 발생동향에 따른 대책을 적극 수행하는 농장들에 달려있다. ND발생시 피해의 정도를 결정하는 것은 여러가지이다. 계군의 면역상태와 고른 면역 정도, 영양상태, 환경조건, ND바이러스의 병원성 정도 등 여러 조건에 따라 ND에 의한 피해 정도가 결정된다. 이러한 조건 중 어느 하나도 중요하지 않은 것은 없으며 이것들은 ND로 인한 피해정도를 결정하는 중요한 요소들이다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of School Health
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• v.34 no.3
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• pp.190-199
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• 2021

Purpose: The study aims to identify factors that influence university students' compliance with infection prevention behaviors in the early stage of COVID-19. Methods: A survey was conducted online from July 29 to August 2, 2020, involving 261 students enrolled in general universities. Frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and multiple regression analysis were carried out on the collected data using SPSS 24.0. Results: The average score of university students' risk perception of COVID-19 was 3.80, while the average score of health risk communication was 3.92. The average score of efficacy beliefs was 4.42 and the average score of practicing infection prevention behaviors was 4.54. Factors influencing the level of infection prevention behaviors were efficacy of preventive behaviors (β=.48 p<.001), health risk communication (β=.16, p=.003), subjective health status (β=.12, p=.015), and the type of college (β=.11, p=.041). Conclusion: In order to improve college students' infection prevention behaviors related to COVID-19, consideration should be given to providing interventions that focus on accurate knowledge and dissemination of accurate information about new infectious diseases and effectiveness of infection preventive behaviors.