• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 4th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management Organized by the University of New South Wales
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• pp.413-419
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• 2011

Corporate governance is a system articulating the division of responsibilities among different company members, and defining the running rules and procedures for making decisions on corporate affairs. The separation of ownership and management in modern enterprises brings agency problems to the company shareholders, and it is wildly believed that good practice on corporate governance is essential to prevent managers from taking actions by which profiteering their own benefits but compromising the interests of shareholders. This research investigates the level of companies' compliance with the corporate governance codes to find whether significant differences in corporate governance practice exist between the listed construction companies and the national leading companies in Taiwan. Further exploration focuses on the correlation between the compliance level and the industrial features. The investigation finds that: (1)Construction companies display lower levels of corporate governance compliance; (2)Construction companies display lower levels of structural board independence and respect for stakeholders; (3)Compliance levels of construction companies are correlated with the number of employees and the ownership concentration; (4)Compliance levels of the whole sample companies are correlated with the factors representing firm size, such as turnover, capital and number of employees, but are independent of profitability as well as stock price volatility. The above empirical evidence characterizes the features of corporate governance in Taiwan listed construction companies, including: (1)Large companies lurking high risk of agency problems have more willingness to conduct corporate governance and meanwhile can afford higher costs for the conduction, so that their compliance level would be higher than smaller companies; (2)Construction companies in Taiwan have higher ownership concentration, on account of the industrial tradition of family business, and therefore pay less attention to the compliance with structural board independence and respect for stakeholders. However, the conclusions indicate that further studies are essential to clarify whether the above disparities would lead to a negative cycle of corporate governance practice in construction industry. The benefits of corporate governance should unfold more evidently to convince construction companies for improving their investment environment and stimulating their healthy growth.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.763-774
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• 2016

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome is one of the most frequently reported diseases in thoroughbred racehorses. Although several risk factors for the development of gastric ulcers have been widely studied, investigation of microbiological factors has been limited. In this study, the presence of Helicobacter spp. and the gastric microbial communities of thoroughbred racehorses having mild to severe gastric ulcers were investigated. Although Helicobacter spp. were not detected using culture and PCR techniques from 52 gastric biopsies and 52 fecal samples, the genomic sequences of H. pylori and H. ganmani were detected using nextgeneration sequencing techniques from 2 out of 10 representative gastric samples. The gastric microbiota of horses was mainly composed of Firmicutes (50.0%), Proteobacteria (18.7%), Bacteroidetes (14.4%), and Actinobacteria (9.7%), but the proportion of each phylum varied among samples. There was no major difference in microbial composition among samples having mild to severe gastric ulcers. Using phylogenetic analysis, three distinct clusters were observed, and one cluster differed from the other two clusters in the frequency of feeding, amount of water consumption, and type of bedding. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the gastric microbiota of thoroughbred racehorses having gastric ulcer and to evaluate the microbial diversity in relation to the severity of gastric ulcer and management factors. This study is important for further exploration of the gastric microbiota in racehorses and is ultimately applicable to improving animal and human health.

• 한국건설관리학회논문집
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.47-57
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• 2014

LNG 플랜트사업은 그 특성상 해외에서 사업을 추진하기 때문에 사업관리도 일반적인 사업관리방식과는 차이점이 있다. LNG 플랜트 사업 프로세스는 가스탐사 및 생산, 물리적인 액화 및 화학적인 전환공정, 수송, 저장 등의 가치사슬로 구성되며, 주로 천연가스를 액체원료나 연료로 전환하는 장치를 중심으로 액화공정(초저온 액화) 및 FEED 패키지, 제어 운영, 건설수행 등 EPC 기술을 대상으로 하고 있다. 이러한 해외에서 수행되고 복잡한 LNG 플랜트공사의 성공은 사업관리 의사결정에 따른 사업의 성패가 달라질 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 LNG 플랜트공사의 시공단계 사업관리 의사결정지원 모델을 구축하기 위하여 EPC 단계별로 9개의 사업관리요소 항목을 도출하고, 각 항목별 중요도를 평가하였다. 중요도 평가결과, EPC 단계별로 사업관리와 리스크관리 항목이 공통적으로 중요한 것으로 도출되었다. 특히 본 연구는 사업관리 요소항목과 중요도 평가결과를 기반으로 LNG 플랜트공사의 시공단계의 의사결정지원모델을 개발하였다. 개발된 의사결정지원모델은 향후 시공단계의 사업관리 의사결정지원 시스템 구축의 기반이 될 것이다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.61-81
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• 2003

There can be little dissension that the ultimate goal of all physical therapy interventions with the elderly is to restore or maintain the highest level of function possible for the individual. Whenever physical therapists take on this challenge, they assist elders in maintaining their identities as competent adults. Advancing age is associated with profound changes in body composition, including increased fat mass, decreased fat-free mass(particularly muscle), decreased total body water and decreased bone density. Along with these changes in body compositions, and perhaps as a direct result of them, elderly people have lower energy needs, reduced strength and functional capacity and a greatly increased risk for such diseases as noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis. Resistance training is considered a promising intervention for reversing the loss of muscle function and the deterioration of muscle structure that is associated with advanced age. This reversal is thought to result in improvements in functional abilities and health status in the elderly by increasing muscle mass, strength and power and by increasing bone mineral density. In the past couple of decades, many studies have examined the effects of Resistance training on risk factors for age-related diseases or disabilities. We have explored the positive and negative aspects of older adults' participation in resistance training programs. The benefits to older adults are reported to be increased strength, endurance, muscle capacity, and flexibility; more energy; and improved self-image and confidence. The negative aspects include some pain or stiffness and other nonspecific problems. The positive and negative aspects of resistance training are therefore very similar to those in younger populations. Scientific investigations over the past 10 years have demonstrated that resistance training can be safely and successfully implemented in older populations. Even the frail and very sick elderly can benefit and improve their quality of life. Proper design and progression of a resistance training program for older adults is vital to optimal benefits from resistance exercise. The results of data provided by this research on resistance training for health shows that there is enough existing evidence to conclude that resistance training, particularly when incorporated into a comprehensive fitness program, can offer substantial health benefits which can be obtained by persons of all ages. These benefits, including improvements in functional capacity, translate into an improved quality of life.

• 한국정보시스템학회지:정보시스템연구
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.211-227
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• 2023

Purpose In the contemporary landscape, marked by the enduring impact of COVID-19 and the recent disruptions stemming from the conflict in Ukraine, the purpose of this study is to navigate the era characterized by pervasive risk and uncertainty. Specifically, the study aims to dissect the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on digital transformation, exploring the factors influencing this process and considering the multifaceted dynamics at play. The focus extends to the post-COVID-19 landscape, scrutinizing the implications and meanings of digital transformation both before and after the pandemic. Additionally, the study delves into future digital trends, with particular attention to climate and environmental issues, emphasizing corporate responsibilities in averting crises similar to COVID-19. The overarching goal is to provide a holistic perspective, shedding light on both positive and negative facets of digital transformation, and advocating for regulatory enhancements and legal frameworks conducive to a balanced and resilient digital future. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a comprehensive approach to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on digital transformation. It considers various facets, such as smart devices reshaping daily routines, transformative changes in corporate ecosystems, and the adaptation of government institutions to the digital era within the broader context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The analysis extends to the post-COVID-19 landscape, examining the implications and meanings of digital transformation. Future digital trends, especially those related to climate and environmental issues, are prognosticated. The methodology involves a proactive exploration of challenges associated with digital transformation, aiming to advocate for regulatory enhancements and legal frameworks that contribute to a balanced and resilient digital future. Findings The findings of this study reveal that the digital economy has gained momentum, accelerated by the proliferation of non-face-to-face industries in response to social distancing imperatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital transformation, both preceding and succeeding the onset of the pandemic, has precipitated noteworthy shifts in various aspects of daily life. However, challenges persist, and the study highlights factors that either bolster or hinder the transformative process. In the post-COVID-19 era, corporate responsibilities in averting crises, particularly those resembling the pandemic, take center stage. The study emphasizes the need for a holistic perspective, acknowledging both positive and negative facets of digital transformation. Additionally, it calls for proactive measures, including regulatory enhancements and legal frameworks, to ensure a balanced and resilient digital future.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제27권spc호
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• pp.99-112
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• 2022

From early 2000, many researchers in the groundwater and soil environment remediation project tried to calculate the pollution level and pollution remediation cost and reflect it in the design. In addition, by identifying the movement characteristics of oil pollutants in the underground environment, many researchers tried to derive design factors necessary for pollution purification. However, although the test should be conducted in an area contaminated with oil, the toxicity and risk are too great for testing by deliberately leaking pollutants that are harmful to the human body. And as oil-contaminated areas are promoted by military units such as returned US military bases, there is a limit to access by the general public. In addition, since the indoor simulation test and the field application test have been carried out separately from each other, it was difficult to compare and review various simulation tests Therefore, in this study, PITT (Partitioning Interwell Tracer Test) and analysis methods were specifically presented through actual tests so that field workers could easily use them with the help of the military base and the Korea Rural Community Corporation Soil Environment Restoration Team. However, in order to directly reflect the distribution tracer test results in the pollution remediation design, it is necessary to reduce the analysis errors by comparing the analysis results of the existing soil pollution survey, physical exploration, and numerical modeling. In addition, it is judged to be cautious in the analysis because errors can easily occur due to various factors such as the type of oil at the polluted site, the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer, and the skill of the researcher.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.851-856
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• 2016

Background: Breast cancer is a major health problem among women around the world. Recent developments in screening and treatment have greatly improved the prognosis of patients with breast cancer in developed countries. However, in developing countries breast cancer mortality remains high.Breast cancer awareness is a first and important step in reducing breast cancer mortality. The development of a validated instrument to measure breast cancer awareness is crucial for the understanding and implementation of suitable health education programs to facilitate early deletion and minimize mortality. Objective: The objective of this study was to develop an instrument for the assessment of breast cancer awareness in Thai women. Materials and Methods: This methodological study was conducted in two stages: (1) literature searches and semi-structured interviews were conducted to generate items of the breast cancer awareness scale (B-CAS) which were subsequently examined for content and face validity, and (2) an exploration of the factor structure of the resulting instrument and an examination of its reliability. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire in Thai women aged 20-64 in August, 2015. Results: A total of 219 women (response rate 97.4 %) participated in this validation study. The B-CAS contains five domains with 53 items on breast cancer awareness: 1) knowledge of risk factors, 2) knowledge of signs and symptoms, 3) attitude to breast cancer prevention, 4) barriers of breast screening, and 5) health behavior related to breast cancer awareness. Items with a content validity index < 0.80 were excluded, and factor structure for the remaining items reflected the hypothesized five factor model. The scales based on all retained items was shown to have strongly internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's ${\alpha}=0.86$). Conclusions: The B-CAS provides good psychometric properties to assess breast cancer awareness in women. It can be used to examine breast cancer awareness in Thai women and it could lead to the development and evaluation of suitable educational interventions for raising breast cancer awareness. Future research should focus on further validating the B-CAS including an assessment of construct and criterion-based validity.

• 벤처창업연구
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2021

본 연구는 기업벤처캐피탈의 모험적 투자에 영향을 미치는 요인들에 대해 탐색한다. 기존 연구들이 기업벤처캐피탈을 모기업 사업 다각화와 신규 사업 진출을 위한 기업벤처링의 수단, 사업전략을 위한 전략적 투자자, 소유 지배 구조를 확장하기 위한 부정적인 역할을 수행하는 주체로 바라보는 것에 반해, 본 연구는 독립된 재무적 투자자이자 학습 주체로서 기업벤처캐피탈의 정체성에 주목한다. 구체적으로 본 연구는 변화하는 경영 환경에 대응하여 탐색을 시도하는 기업벤처캐피탈의 모험적 투자에 주목하여, 기업벤처캐피탈로 하여금 기존에 투자하던 방식이 아닌 새로운 방식의 모험적 투자를 하게하는 요인에 대해 분석한다. 이를 위해 산업 내 경쟁강도, 기업벤처캐피탈의 투자경험, 기업벤처캐피탈의 투자와 관련된 위험선호성향이 모험적 투자에 미치는 영향에 대해 실증분석하였다. 1996년부터 2017년까지 미국 기업벤처캐피탈의 기업정보, 투자정보를 기반으로 실증분석한 결과, 산업 내 경쟁강도가 강할수록, 투자경험이 많을수록, 스타트업의 후반 라운드에 투자를 주로 하는 기업벤처캐피탈일수록 상대적으로 모험적인 투자를 하지 않는 것이라는 가설이 모두 지지되었다. 주로 모기업과의 관계를 중심으로 기업벤처캐피탈의 투자에 대해 논의했던 기존 연구들과 달리, 독립된 투자자이자 탐색과 활용의 주체로서의 기업벤처캐피탈 투자에 대해 주목했다는 점에서 기업벤처캐피탈 정체성과 투자전략에 대한 논의의 폭을 확장하고, 기업벤처캐피탈이 스타트업 생태계에서의 역할에 대해 제고한다는 점에서 시사점이 있다.

• 지능정보연구
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.287-316
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• 2023

최근 전 세계적으로 기업의 환경(Environmental)·사회(Social)·지배구조(Governance)의 비재무적 요소를 고려한 지속가능경영이 필수적으로 요구되면서, 각 기업들은 이에 대응할 수 있는 전략적 방향 수립이 중요해지고 있다. 특히 기업이 속한 산업별로 상이한 ESG 이슈에 대한 이해를 바탕으로 산업과 개별 기업의 특성을 반영한 전략을 개발하고 추진할 수 있어야 할 것이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 금융, 제조, IT 분야별로 나누어 주요 국내 기업들의 ESG 보고서와 관련 뉴스 기사를 이용하여 산업별 ESG 동향과 활동을 비교 분석하였다. 키워드 빈도분석과 토픽 모델링을 활용한 분석 결과, 국내 ESG 선도 기업들의 지속가능경영 활동에서의 산업별 차이를 도출 할 수 있다. 금융 분야에서는 '고객 중심 경영'과 '기후 변화 대응', 제조 분야에서는 '지속가능한 공급망 관리'와 '탄소중립', IT 분야에서는 '기술혁신'과 '디지털 책임'이 강조되었다. ESG 요소별 우선 순위가 높은 활동의 예를 들면, 환경 측면에서는 '에너지 절감과 친환경 활동', 사회 측면에서는 '사회공헌과 상생', 지배구조 측면에서는 '이사회 독립성 강화와 리스크 관리' 등으로 나타났다. 더 나아가 산업별 각 ESG 요소의 핵심 이슈 뿐 아니라 ESG 보고서와 뉴스 기사의 내용 유사성 및 차별점도 확인하였다. 연구의 결과는 산업별 동향을 고려한 ESG 경영 전략 및 정책의 방향성을 제시하고 있으며 이는 산업별 ESG 평가체계 수립에도 도움이 될 것으로 기대한다.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제66권4호
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• pp.323-332
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 증강 현실(AR)과 가상 현실(VR)을 접목시킨 스마트 기기를 활용한 과학 수업이 중학교 영재 학생의 과학적 태도에 미치는 영향을 알아보는데 목적이 있다. 또한 이러한 스마트 기기를 활용한 과학 수업에 대한 인식을 알아보고자 한다. 실제 실험뿐 아니라 AR과 VR을 활용하여 과학 실험을 가상에서 체험할 수 있는 과학 수업 프로그램을 중학교 영재 학생 15명을 대상으로 적용하였다. 프로그램 적용 전후 영재 학생들의 수업 만족도, 과학적 태도 검사의 하위 영역 중에서 과학 수업에 대한 흥미, 과학 탐구에 대한 태도, 과학에 대한 직업적 관심 및 AR과 VR을 접목시킨 수업에 대한 인식을 조사하기 위하여 설문을 실시하였다. 또한 심층 면담을 통해 영재 학생들의 인식을 정밀하게 조사하였다. 연구 결과, 과학 수업 내용과 교수자에 대해서는 높은 수업 만족도를 보였지만 과학 수업 중 활용된 스마트 기기 및 애플리케이션에 대해서는 다른 것에 비해 낮은 수업 만족도를 보였다. 영재 학생들의 사전 사후를 비교 분석한 결과, 과학적 태도 검사의 하위 영역 중 과학 수업에 대한 흥미와 과학 탐구에 대한 태도, 과학에 대한 직업적 관심이 유의미하게 증가하였다. 자유 응답 및 심층 면담을 분석한 결과, 영재 학생들은 실제 실험에 비해 AR과 VR을 접목시킨 스마트 기기를 활용한 수업이 짧은 시간동안 빠르고 안전하게 실험할 수 있다는 점을 장점으로 응답하였다. 반면, 애플리케이션의 낮은 완성도와 가상현실 작동 시 어지러움을 단점으로 응답하였다. 이를 바탕으로 실험 준비와 수업 시간, 위험 요소 등 현실적으로 제한이 많은 과학 실험을 체험할 수 있는 애플리케이션 및 첨단 기술을 활용한 수업 프로그램의 개발에 대한 시사점을 얻었다.