• 의료법학
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.105-162
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• 2020

감염병의 팬데믹 상황 속에서, 국가의 방역 대책은 안보로서의 속성을 지니며, 공중보건과 공공의 이익의 이름으로 개인의 자유에 대한 일정한 제한이 정당화되어왔다. 2020년 3월, 대한민국 국회는 「감염병의 예방 및 관리에 관한 법률」 개정안을 통과시켰으며, 이를 통해 '감염의심자'의 검사 및 격리거부에 대한 처벌의 법적 근거를 신설하고 격리위반과 치료거부의 벌칙을 상향하였다. 본 논문에서는 국가가 개인의 자유를 제한하는 행위의 정당성 판별기준에 대한 자유주의 법철학의 논변과 원리들을 검토하고, 피해자임과 동시에 매개체로서의 속성을 지니는 감염병 환자(patient as victim and vector)에 대한 자유제한원리의 적용은 파인버그(Joel Feinberg)가 제시한 '스스로에 대한 해악(harm to self)'과 '타인에 대한 해악(harm to others)'이 중첩되는 지점에 있음을 개념화하였다. 파인버그가 제기한 자유제한원리(liberty-limiting principle)를 불확실성(uncertainty)을 지니는 팬데믹 상황에 적용하기 위해서는, 해악에서 리스크(risk)로 해악의 원리를 확장시킬 것이 요구된다. 이러한 해악에서 리스크로의 전환은, 불확실한 위기상황 하에서 국가가 사전주의 원칙(precautionary principle)을 통해 개인의 자유를 사전적으로 제한하는 것을 정당화함과 동시에, 충분한 근거 없이 개인의 행위를 처벌의 대상으로 삼는 과잉범죄화(overcriminalization)의 우려를 낳는다. 본 글에서는 리스크를 지닌 개인에 대한 사전적 자유제한을 둘러싼 사전주의의 원칙과 과잉범죄화의 우려 사이에서 균형을 이룰 수 있는 원칙들을 검토한다. 이어서 '타인에 대한 해악' 원칙이 공익과 공중보건 상황에 적용되기 위한 두 번째 확장으로, 인구집단 개념으로의 전환을 다룬다. 팬데믹과 같은 공중보건 위기 상황에서는 '개인'이 아닌 '인구집단'을 하나의 단위로 고려하는 인구집단 접근법(population approach)이 필요하며, 나아가 앞선 두 논의를 결합한 '인구집단에 대한 리스크(risk to population)'가 팬데믹 상황에서 해악의 원리의 중요한 구성요소로 고려되어야 함을 제안한다. 논문의 마지막에서는, 앞서 개념화한 '확장된 해악의 원리' 하에서 개정 「감염병의 예방 및 관리에 관한 법률」의 자유제한이 정당화될 수 있는지 검토한다. 격리위반 처벌조항은 '인구집단에 대한 리스크'에 대한 자유제한에 해당하여, 강제검사 또한 무증상 감염자라는 감염병의 특성에 의거하여 '확장된 해악의 원리'의 차원에서는 정당성이 부정되지 않음을 보일 수 있었다. 그러나 치료거부 처벌조항은 전통적 해악의 원리뿐만 아니라 '인구집단에 대한 리스크'라는 팬데믹의 특성을 고려한 '확장된 해악의 원리' 하에서도 정당화되기 어려우며, 추가적 단서조항을 포함하여야만 정당화 근거를 획득할 수 있을 것임을 논증하였다.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.655-665
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• 2022

This study evaluated the validity of a newly developed mobility protocol examining the comfort functions and requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 healthcare workers. Eight males (age: 24.7 ± 3.0 y, height: 173.4 ± 2.3 cm, and body weight 69.9 ± 3.7 kg) participated in the following three PPE conditions: (1) Plastic gown ensemble, (2) Level D ensemble, and (3) Powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) ensemble. The mobility protocol consisted of 10 different tasks in addition to donning and doffing. The 10 tasks were repeated twice at an air temperature of 25oC with 74% RH. The results showed significant differences among the three PPE conditions in mean skin temperature, local skin temperatures (the forehead, thigh, calf, and foot), clothing microclimate (the chest and back), thermal sensation, thermal comfort, and humidity sensation, while there were no significant differences in heart rate or total sweat rate. At rest, the subjects felt less warm and more comfortable in the PAPR than in the Level D condition (P<0.05). However, subjective perceptions in the PAPR and Level D conditions became similar as the tasks progressed and mean skin and leg temperature became greater for the PAPR than the Level D condition (P<0.05). An interview was conducted just after completing the mobility test protocol, and suggestions for improving each PPE item were obtained. To sum up, the mobility test protocol was valid for evaluating the comfort functions of PPE for healthcare workers and obtaining requirements for improving the mobility of each PPE item.

• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• pp.1221-1221
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• 2022

Studying abroad in and of itself should be a unique and transformational learning experience for university students. Too often, "study abroad" is a code word for "faculty vacation" or "easy credit hours". For an international learning experience to be truly transformational it must offer an intense and directed program that maximizes the time the student spends in the accumulation of information that is new or different from what the student has "learned" previously. "Study abroad" may be a misnomer because it is not only about studying in another country or culture, that is, taking courses that usually have an attendance time of a few hours a week, but it is also about living in another country which becomes a 24/7 learning experience. Providing these programs during the Covid-19 pandemic has been a keen opportunity for institutional learning. When this immersion in foreign culture is combined with academic rigor applied to a student's chosen field of study the growth can be exponential. So, what is the relationship between academic and personal growth? The National Association for Study Abroad has found that "students who have studied abroad are better able to work with people from other countries, understand the complexity of global issues, and have greater intercultural learning. One study found that students returned from their study abroad experiences more tolerant and less fearful of other countries, but with a greater sense of nationalism-a phenomenon they called 'enlightened nationalism'." It is often said that "you only really learn to appreciate things that are important to you when they are gone, when you miss them." The international learning environment can provide this opportunity. The restrictions on various societies in the past two years due to the international Covid pandemic have provided existing study abroad programs with a true testing ground for the validity of their programs. At the end of the day, American colleges and universities are not helpless in the face of these developments. A lot depends on how a university positions itself for a future based on the uncertainties of the past. As Winston Churchill was working to form the United Nations after WWII, he famously said, "Never let a good crisis go to waste". In another context, Churchill's insight on human nature can also be applied to the coming semesters and years as studying abroad rebounds. What new strategies will be developed and maintained? Institutional commitment without fear will be necessary to assure that "studying abroad" will continue to develop as a truly unique and transformational learning experience.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.497-508
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• 2021

코로나 19 확산 이후 OTT시장이 급성장했고 그 결과 OTT플랫폼 시장의 경쟁이 심화 되었다. 그중 티빙은 타 서비스와의 차별화를 위해 복합적인 형태의 미디어 상거래 서비스를 사용자들에게 제공 하고 있다. 서로 다른 성격의 서비스를 하나의 앱에서 제공할 때 그에 적합한 사용성을 제공하지 않으면 오히려 사용자 경험을 해칠 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 사용성 평가 방법을 활용하여 티빙 앱의 사용성을 분석하고 이를 바탕으로 서로 다른 성격을 가진 두 가지 서비스를 통합하여 제공할 때 고려해야 할 사용자 경험이 무엇인지 알아보고자 하였다. 사용성 평가에 대한 분석은 ISO에서 제시하는 사용성 평가의 분석 항목을 기준으로 효과, 효율, 만족도를 분석했다. 연구 결과, 사용자들은 서비스 간의 연결성, 쉬운 탐색, 통일성 있는 사용자 인터페이스(UI) 디자인, 정보와 주제 간의 연관성이 서로 다른 성격의 서비스를 하나의 앱에 제공할 때 중요하게 고려해야 할 디자인 요소로 발견되었다. 이 디자인 고려사항은 티빙뿐만 아니라 복합적인 서비스를 하나의 앱에서 제공하는 상황에도 확대 적용할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제26권9호
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• pp.125-132
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• 2021

코로나(COVD-19)로 인해 비대면 수업이 장기화하고 있는 시점에서 비대면 교수학습 방법에 관한 연구가 필요한 실정이다. 기존에 제시된 교수학습방법은 대면 형태의 실습 및 체험형 교수법을 제시하고 있어 비대면 수업에 적용하기에는 한계가 있다. 본 연구에서는 대학교육혁신원에서 선정된 교수학습 방법인 5AL(5Activity Learning) 교수법을 대상으로 확장현실(XR:eXtended Reality) 기술을 활용하는 방법을 제시한다. 5AL교수법은 문제중심학습(PBL Learning), 하브루타학습(Havruta Learning), 플립드학습(Flipped Learning), 스마트엑티비티학습(Smart Activity Learning) 및 게이미피케이션학습(Gamification Learning)으로 구성된다. 본 연구에서는 출시된 확장현실 콘텐츠를 5AL과 접목하는 방법을 제시했다. 또한, 5AL의 5가지 학습법을 통합한 콘텐츠를 개발하고 시험을 통해서 학습 효과를 확인했다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.536-543
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• 2021

Background: Sickness absenteeism is an area of concern in nursing and is more concerning given the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare. This study is one of two meta-analyses that examined sickness absenteeism in nursing. In this study, we examined demographic, lifestyle, and physical health predictors. Methods: We reviewed five databases (CINAHL, ProQuest Allied, ProQuest database theses, PsycINFO, and PubMed) for our search. We registered the systematic review (CRD de-identified) and followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Additionally, we used the Population/Intervention/Comparison/Outcome Tool to improve our searches. Results: Following quality testing, 17 articles were used for quantitative synthesis. Female employees were at higher risks of sickness absenteeism than their male counterparts (OR = 1.73; 95% CI: 1.33-2.25). Nursing staff who rated their health as poor had a greater likelihood of experiencing sickness absence (OR = 1.38; 95% CI: 1.19-1.60). Also, previous sick leave predicted future leaves (OR = 3.35; 95% CI: 1.37-8.19). Moreover, experiencing musculoskeletal pain (OR = 2.41 95% CI: 1.77-3.27) increased the likelihood of sickness absence with greater odds when it is a back pain (OR = 3.05; 95% CI: 1.66-5.62). Increased age, physical activity, and sleep were not associated with sick leave. Conclusion: Several variables were statistically associated with the occurrence of sickness absenteeism. One primary concern is the limited research in this area despite alarming rates of sick leave in healthcare. More research is required to identify predictors of sickness absence, and thereby, implement preventative measures.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.1067-1078
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• 2021

This research examines the mediation of intrinsic motivation (IP) in the relationship between psychological capital (Psycap) and innovative performance (IP) in the educational environment of the transitioning economy. A test was based on a convenient sample of 440 University lecturers participating in a hardcopy survey was collected from ten universities and colleges in Southern Vietnam, from April 2020 to December 2020, while social isolation is strictly enforced by the government (Covid-19). The hypotheses are then proposed and conducted using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and the structural equation modeling technique (SEM). The testing structural model results reveal that all the hypotheses are satisfied at the 5% significance level. Intrinsic motivation is a partial mediator in the linkage between psychological capital and innovative performance. These findings suggest that the importance of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) of workers promotes job performance in general, especially in individuals' creativity in a transitioning market, Vietnam. In addition, Based on the research results, several solutions are also proposed to promote innovative performance in the conditions of education in Vietnam. Besides, the author also gave a few comments on the findings as well as the limitations that this study encountered, especially how the survey samples were collected.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권8호
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• pp.637-645
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• 2021

Mobile devices have become attractive learning devices for education. The digitalization of the higher education system in Sri Lanka by 2020 is part of the government's effort to modernize and enhance the country's overall education system particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Theoretically, this study contributes to the M-Learning model in higher education institutions via the integration of literature on technology adoption (TAM and UTAUT) with the variables of Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Attitude, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, and Facilitating Condition. The attitude towards M-Learning amongst higher education students was gauged via an online questionnaire survey. The convenience sample comprised 344 students from the Advanced Technological Institutes (ATI) in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. Descriptive statistics, a measurement, and structural model, and hypotheses testing were used to analyze the derived data. The findings indicate that mobile learning is significantly affected by perceived ease of use, social influence, effort expectancy, and facilitating condition, but negatively affected by attitude and perceived usefulness. The exhaustive literature review revealed that there are very few M-Learning studies related to digital learning in the context of higher education in the Batticaloa district.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.13-20
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• 2022

Purpose: Hydrogen-methane breath tests are used to diagnose carbohydrate malabsorption and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven the modification of procedures as breath tests are potentially aerosol-generating procedures. We assessed the effect of delayed analysis of breath samples, facilitating the at-home performance of breath testing. Methods: Children provided two breath samples at every step of the lactose breath test. The samples were brought back to the clinic, and one set of samples was analyzed immediately. The second set was stored at room temperature and analyzed 1-4 days later. Results: Out of the 73 "double" lactose breath tests performed at home, 33 (45.8%) were positive. The second samples were analyzed 20 to 117 hours after the first samples (41.7±24.3 hours). There was no significant difference in the hydrogen concentration between the first and second sets (Z=0.49, p=0.62). This was not the case for methane, which had a significantly higher concentration in the second breath samples (Z=7.6). Conclusion: Expired hydrogen levels remain stable in plastic syringes if preserved at room temperature for several days. On the other hand, the delayed analysis of methane appeared to be less reliable. Further research is needed to examine the impact of delayed analysis on methane and hydrogen concentrations.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.63-78
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• 2022

Purpose - This study's purpose is to analyze which factors are more important to strengthening the competitiveness of global innovative companies by firstly sampling global 40 enterprises, secondly investigating of study models empirically, thirdly finding out significant implications through research, and finally using this result to help improve global companies' competitive edges. Design/methodology - Developing three research models of hypothesis and using 5 variables such as technology innovation, knowledge management, human resource development, sustainable management, and corporate life, this study was empirically carried out by reliability and validity testing, correlation analysis of variables, and multiple regression analysis of three research models. Findings - Through proceeding empirical analysis study, we found out that technology innovation and sustainable management had a significant impact on strengthening competitiveness through the hypothesis test. Those two factors had positive results and a synergy effect through correlation analysis along with process change and human resource development, which are also important areas in global innovative companies. Originality/value - In line with the fourth industrial revolution era's acceleration and COVID-19's large impact on all industries, global companies are newly developing their business models to cope with external environment change. This study's results would be meaningful for global enterprises and domestic companies to improve their overall competitive edge by reinforcing their innovation strategy, preparing next growth engines, diversifying business portfolios, and setting business milestones.