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A Design and Implementation of Emergency Disaster Assistance Funds Guide Application (긴급 재난지원금 안내 애플리케이션 설계 및 구현)

  • Lee, Won Joo;Lee, Chae Young;Kim, Soo Hyeon;Kim, Ye Ji
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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    • 2020.07a
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    • pp.89-90
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    • 2020
  • 본 논문에서는 안드로이드 위치 센서를 기반으로 경기도 긴급재난지원금의 사용처에 대한 정보를 사용자들에게 제공하는 '가치살림' 애플리케이션을 설계하고 구현한다. 이 애플리케이션은 간소화 된 회원가입과 시간과 장소에 구애받지 않는 스마트폰 애플리케이션을 제공하여 접근성이 높인다. 또한 남녀노소 편리한 사용을 위하여 단순한 화면구현과 사용처 위치, 길 안내, 사용처 정보 제공, 내 위치 등의 필수 정보를 제공한다. 사용자는 즐겨 찾는 지역 또는 본인의 거주 지역, 현재 위치를 기반으로 긴급재난지원금 사용처의 정보를 알 수 있다. 경기도 각 시군의 지역화폐 가맹점 현황 정보는 경기도 데이터 드림의 지역화폐 가맹점 현황 Open API를 통해 가져온다. 또한, 긴급 재난 지원금의 사용처의 위치 정보와 사용자의 위치는 경기도 데이터 드림의 지역화폐 가맹점 현황 Open API에서 각 사용처별 위도와 경도 값과 Google Map을 통해 구현한다.

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Optimal examination for traumatic nerve/muscle injuries in earthquake survivors: a retrospective observational study

  • Berkay Yalcinkaya;Busranur Tuten Sag;Mahmud Fazil Aksakal;Pelin Analay;Hasan Ocak;Murat Kara;Bayram Kaymak;Levent Ozcakar
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • v.41 no.2
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    • pp.120-127
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    • 2024
  • Background: Physiatrists are facing with survivors from disasters in both the acute and chronic phases of muscle and nerve injuries. Similar to many other clinical conditions, neuromusculoskeletal ultrasound can play a key role in the management of such cases (with various muscle/nerve injuries) as well. Accordingly, in this article, a recent single-center experience after the Turkey-Syria earthquake will be rendered. Methods: Ultrasound examinations were performed for various nerve/muscle lesions in 52 earthquake victims referred from different cities. Demographic features, type of injuries, and applied treatment procedures as well as detailed ultrasonographic findings are illustrated. Results: Of the 52 patients, 19 had incomplete peripheral nerve lesions of the brachial plexus (n=4), lumbosacral plexus (n=1), and upper and lower limbs (n=14). Conclusion: The ultrasonographic approach during disaster relief is paramount as regards subacute and chronic phases of rehabilitation. Considering technological advances (e.g., portable machines), the use of on-site ultrasound examination in the (very) early phases of disaster response also needs to be on the agenda of medical personnel.

Evaluation of Disaster Resilience Scorecard for the UN International Safety City Certification of Incheon Metropolitan City (인천시 UN 국제안전도시 인증을 위한 재난 복원력 스코어카드 평가)

  • Kim, Yong-Moon;Lee, Tae-Shik
    • Journal of Korean Society of Disaster and Security
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.59-75
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    • 2020
  • This study is a case study that applied 'UNDRR's Urban Disaster Resilience Scorecard', an evaluation tool necessary for Incheon Metropolitan City to be certified as an international safe city. I would like to present an example that the results derived from this scorecard contributed to the Incheon Metropolitan City Disaster Reduction Plan. Of course, the Disaster Resilience Scorecard can't provide a way to improve the resilience of every disaster facing the city. However, it is to find the weakness of the resilience that the city faces, and to propose a solution to reduce the city's disaster risk. This is to help practitioners to recognize the disaster risks that Incheon Metropolitan City faces. In addition, the solution recommended by UNDRR was suggested to provide resilience in areas vulnerable to disasters. It was confirmed that this process can contribute to improving the disaster resilience of Incheon Metropolitan City. UNDRR has been spreading 'Climate Change, Disaster-resistant City Creation Campaign', aka MCR (Making Cities Resilient) Campaign, to cities all over the world since 2010 to reduce global cities' disasters. By applying the disaster relief guidelines adopted by UNDRR, governments, local governments, and neighboring cities are encouraged to collaborate. As a result of this study, Incheon Metropolitan city's UN Urban Resilience Scorecard was evaluated as a strong resilience field by obtaining scores of 4 or more (4.3~5.0) in 5 of 10 essentials; 1. Prepare organization for disaster resilience and prepare for implementation, 4. Strong resilience Urban development and design pursuit, 5. Preservation of natural cushions to enhance the protection provided by natural ecosystems, 9. Ensure effective disaster preparedness and response, 10. Rapid restoration and better reconstruction. On the other hand, in the other five fields, scores of less than 4 (3.20~3.85) were obtained and evaluated as weak resilience field; 2. Analyze, understand and utilize current and future risk scenarios, 3. Strengthen financial capacity for resilience, 6. Strengthen institutional capacity for resilience, 7. Understanding and strengthening social competence for resilience, 8. Strengthen resilience of infrastructure. In addition, through this study, the risk factors faced by Incheon Metropolitan City could be identified by priority, resilience improvement measures to minimize disaster risks, urban safety-based urban development plans, available disaster reduction resources, and integrated disasters. Measures were prepared.

Assessment and quantification of hurricane induced damage to houses

  • Chiu, Gregory L.F.;Wadia-Fascetti, Sara Jean
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.2 no.3
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    • pp.133-150
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    • 1999
  • Significant costs to the public and private sectors due to recent extreme wind events have motivated the need for systematic post-hurricane damage data collection and analysis. Current post disaster data are collected by many different interested groups such as government agencies, voluntary disaster relief agencies, representatives of media companies, academicians and companies in the private sector. Each group has an interest in a particular type of data. However, members of each group collect data using different techniques. This disparity in data is not conducive to quantifying damage data and, therefore, inhibits the statistical and spatial description of damage and comparisons of damage among different extreme wind events. The data collection does not allow comparisons of data or results of analyses within a group and also prohibits comparison of damage data and information among different groups. Typically, analyses of data from a given event lead to different conclusion depending upon the definition of damage used by individual investigators and the type of data collected making it difficult for members of groups to compare the results of their analyses with a common language and basis. A formal method of data collection and analysis-within any single group-would allow comparisons to be made among different individuals, hazardous events and eventually among different groups, thus facilitating the management and reduction of damage due to future disaster. This research introduces a definition of damage to single family dwellings, and a common method of data collection and analysis suited for groups interested in regional characterization of damage. The current state-of-data is presented and a method for data collection is recommended based on these existing data collection methods. A fixed-scale damage index is proposed to consider the damage to a dwelling's feature. Finally, the damage index is applied to three dwellings damaged by Hurricane Iniki (1992). The damage index reflects the reduced functionality of a structure as a single family detached dwelling and provides a means to evaluate regional damage due to a single event or to compare damage due to events of different severity. Evaluation of the damage index and the data available support recommendation for future data collection efforts.

Development of a Manual for Simulation Training in Preparation for the Fall Disasters of Urban Residential Housing Construction Works and Apply (도시형 생활주택신축공사의 추락재해 발생대비 모의훈련 실시 매뉴얼 개발 및 적용)

  • Kim, Sung Soo
    • Journal of Korean Society of Disaster and Security
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.39-49
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    • 2021
  • According to the recent "Status of Industrial Accidents at the End of December 2020" released by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, each industry is subject to industrial accidents. The number of accident deaths by construction industry, accident deaths by accident type fell, and accident deaths by workplace size were 5 to 49, indicating that most accident deaths occurred due to falling accidents at small construction sites. Therefore, urban living houses are small construction sites, and the probability of falling accidents is very high. Fall simulation training for disaster occurrence is conducted mainly by large construction ordering organizations in the public sector, and it is the first case in Korea that a housing construction company has conducted at a small construction site. This study analyzed and presented the definition, construction characteristics, and safety management status of urban living houses, and developed and spread an emergency relief procedure manual in the event of a fall accident to minimize deaths.

Critical Reviews of Academic Research and Perspectives for Understanding the Humidifier Disinfectant Disaster (가습기살균제 참사에 관한 학술연구의 비판적 검토와 다양한 관점의 이해)

  • Kim, Jiwon;Bahng, Yewon;Park, Moon Young;Zoh, Kyung Ehi;Choi, Yeyong
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.45 no.4
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    • pp.340-357
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    • 2019
  • The purpose of this paper is to help develop a comprehensive understanding of the humidifier disinfectant disaster from diverse perspectives based on a critical review of the relevant academic research papers published so far in the fields of both natural and social science. The authors reviewed pertinent articles in the six academic areas of law, social science, humanities, medicine, toxicology, and environmental health. A proper understanding of the issue of humidifier disinfectant is a challenging task because diverse aspects of it have become related over the more than two decades since such products were first released to the market in 1994. Technical and esoteric issues such as the complex system for relief and compensation for health damages and the approval of chemical toxicity are known to be major impediments to viewing the bigger picture regarding this tragedy. The authors believe that experts need to consider a comprehensive perspective going beyond their individual research arena to gain a better understanding of this issue, especially since it was an alarm signal on ethics and the role of experts and scholars in Korean society. Besides the two professors arrested by the prosecutor's office, it should be remembered that medical doctors recommended patients use humidifiers and disinfectants, and the media was inactive in reporting on this issue. Furthermore, the current paucity of examination of the social and political implications of this tragedy calls for more active engagement by researchers in the humanities and social sciences. In this regard, this paper is a work of self-examination and self-criticism by the authors that could resonate with the overall academic community.

Development of nutrient-based nutritional standards for foodservice at shelters during disasters in the Republic of Korea

  • Satoko Abe;Meeyoung Kim;Jihyun Yoon
    • Nutrition Research and Practice
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.135-148
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    • 2023
  • BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: In times of disaster, simplified and minimized nutritional standards are necessary for a quick response to provide nutritious relief food. This study aimed to develop nutrient-based nutritional standards for foodservice at shelters during disasters in the Republic of Korea (South Korea). SUBJECTS/METHODS: The standards were developed in 2 phases. First, nutrients to be included in the standards were selected. Initial candidates were selected considering 3 aspects: preceding standards, insufficient intake during disasters, and inadequate intake among South Koreans. Final selection was made by excluding nutrients for 3 reasons: nutrients for which there is no deficiency concern in South Korea, nutrients whose intake data were not available, or nutrients whose values presented by Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans are difficult to achieve based on the current diet among South Koreans. Second, the reference values of energy and the selected nutrients were calculated. The reference values for the entire population who were 1-year-old and over were calculated by multiplying the estimated energy requirements or the recommended nutrient intake and the proportion of each age and sex group. Respective reference values were also calculated for 4 different age groups (1-5, 6-11, 12-64, and ≥ 65-year-old). RESULTS: The standards for the entire population were 2,000 kcal for energy, 55 g for protein, 650 ㎍ retinol activity equivalents for vitamin A, 95 mg for vitamin C, 1.1 mg for thiamin, 1.3 mg for riboflavin, 14 mg niacin equivalents for niacin, 350 ㎍ dietary folate equivalents for folic acid, 750 mg for calcium, and 11 mg for iron. Four additional standards corresponding to each age group were developed. CONCLUSIONS: The nutritional standards during disasters were developed for South Korea, including energy and 9 nutrients with reference values for the entire population and 4 different age groups. The standards will contribute to maintaining the health of disaster evacuees in South Korea.

Characteristics of Social Security Contained in Mecius's People-Care Theory(保民論) (맹자의 보민론(保民論)이 지닌 사회보장적 성격)

  • Yoo, Jong Kook
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare
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    • v.65 no.1
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    • pp.109-126
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    • 2013
  • This paper aims to define Mecius's people-care theory(保民論), and aims to recognize the characteristics of social security contained in Mecius's people-care theory. Mecius considered to the public relief as King's obligation. So to speak, the King protects to the property of the people. Especially his people-care theory implicate to continuity of safety life, a relief fund on the property, protection of disaster damage. Continuity of safety life means to enabling the people procurable food, clothing and bury dead persons without difficulties. It's may be said that implicated to the theory and system of modern social-welfare. It is reason for his opinion that a state should construct in the minimum social safety network by taking responsibility for basis needs of life. He was a humanist so much. He thought about the pursuit of the human happiness and the improvement in quality of life. Therefore his idea nearly means to the social security system in a modern sense. His thought is not only an ideal background on the public assistance and a social relief security in the contemporary but also a relief activity system such as Jindaebup called historical prototype of social welfare. It is an important fact that his people-care theory implicate to social security system.

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A Simulation Model for the Response of Information-Warfare based on Computer Forensics (정보전대응을 위한 컴퓨터 포렌식스 기반 모의실험1))

  • Choe, Yong-Rak;Ko, Byong-Su;Park, Meong-Chan
    • Journal of National Security and Military Science
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    • s.1
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    • pp.391-421
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    • 2003
  • While the social activities using Internet become generalized, the side effect of the information security violation is increasing steadily and threaten the countries which is not ready to prevent from offensive penetration such as the Information-fighter or Cyber-military. In this paper, we define the concept and characteristics of the modern Information-Warfare and analyze various kinds of threatened elements and also examine the recent trend in other countries. And introducing Computer Forensics raised recently for the confrontation against the security violation in the future, we will show the developing strategies and the necessity in order to response cyber attacks. These developing strategies can be used to ensure and re-trace the technical evidence for the security violation and to achieve the disaster relief effectively. So we hope that can apply them to the actual preparation through developing cyber trial test of the defense and attack for the Information-Warfare.

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Review the role of Drone in the IoT-based Disaster Relief (사물인터넷 기반에서 드론의 재난구조 역할 고찰)

  • Kim, YoungChul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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    • 2016.06a
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    • pp.58-59
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    • 2016
  • 최근에 재난현장에는 사물인터넷기반의 다양한 장비나 장치들이 많이 활용되고 있으며, 이중에서도 드론이 심심찮게 활용이 되고 있다. 우리나라의 경우도 산림보호활동이나 화재가 발생하는 지역에 드론을 활용하여 재난대응을 하고 있다. 특히나 작년 네팔에서 지진으로 많은 인명과 재산 손실을 보았는데 이때 지난지역을 수색하는 등, 드론의 역할이 상당히 컸던 것으로 회자되고 있다. 본 논문은 최근에 산악구조 활동으로 생존자의 탐색을 위한 드론의 도입을 준비하며 모니터링 하였던 내용을 정리하고자 한다. 드론에 대한 국내의 현황을 먼저 알아보고, 실제적으로 몇 가지 필요한 요소를 나열한다. 산악구조활동에서 드론에 대한 제약인 최소 3km 이상의 원거리 탐색과 최소 30분 이상의 비행, 영상의 선명도, 열화상 등 재난구조에 필수적인 요소이다. 결과적으로 현재의 재난구조용 드론은 국내의 기술 기반이 취약하여 비행위주이고, 응용분야에 대한 깊이 있는 기술이전이 함께 이루어져야 만 드론에 대한 재난구조의 역할이 아닌가 판단한다.

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