• 농촌계획
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.81-92
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• 2016

The purpose of this study is to analyze the present situation of the landscape management - which encompasses landscape ordinance, planning, and agreement - in regards to the Shiga prefecture and Omihachiman city to explore sustained landscape preservation and management methods, and to deduce the implications of the establishment of rural landscape planning and landscape administration. The conclusion is summarized as follows. First, the landscape ordinance should be operated so that the practical landscape management is suitable to the characteristics of local governments. Second, landscape management should be based on zoning. The landscape plan should start with defining the types and characteristics of the landscapes at each site and subdividing the landscape areas accordingly. Third, the restriction of conduct and the promotion of autonomous landscape activities should be employed as the two axes of landscape administration. Beautiful and healthy landscapes can be achieved through collective efforts of the community, and this requires voluntary practice amongst individuals and administrative regulations to achieve so. Fourth, meticulous, dimensional and practical landscape plans should be established. In order to effectively preserve, form and manage the essential landscape elements and resources of the area, the starting landscape plan should be more definitively outlined. Finally, it is necessary to change the perception of landscape. In order to relish beautiful and healthy scenery, it is critical to recognize the value of the attentive efforts and dedication of each member of the community that stimulates the objective.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.229-237
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• 2014

Background: Dentists are typically the first professionals who are approached to treat ailments within the oral cavity. Therefore they should be well-equipped in detecting suspicious lesions during routine clinical practice. This study determined the levels of knowledge on early signs and risk factors associated with oral cancer and identified which factors influenced dentist participation in prevention and early detection of oral cancer. Materials and Methods: A survey on dentists' knowledge and their practices in prevention and early detection of oral cancer was conducted using a 26-item self-administered questionnaire. Results and Conclusions: A response rate of 41.7% was achieved. The level of knowledge on early signs and risk habits associated with oral cancer was high and the majority reported to have conducted opportunistic screening and advised patients on risk habit cessation. Factors that influenced the dentist in practising prevention and early detection of oral cancer were continuous education on oral cancer, age, nature of practice and recent graduation. Notably, dentists were receptive to further training in the area of oral cancer detection and cessation of risk habits. Taken together, the study demonstrated that the dental clinic is a good avenue to conduct programs on opportunistic screening, and continuous education in these areas is necessary to adequately equip dentists in running these programs. Further, this study also highlighted knowledge deficits and practice shortcomings which will help in planning and developing programs that further encourage better participation of dentists in prevention and early detection of oral cancer.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.310-326
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• 2016

새로운 대학생활과 학습 환경의 적응 및 교우 교수자와의 관계 형성에 부담을 가져야 하는 대학 신입생들을 돕기 위하여 많은 대학들이 노력하고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 대학 신입생들의 학교 적응 등을 돕기 위한 하나의 방안인 지역 대학 전략교양 교과('의사소통과 대인관계')의 팀티칭 운영(지도 교수 별 팀티칭 시행, 표준 교재 중심 지도 vs. 자율 멘토링 지도)의 효과성을 알아보고 고찰해 보고자 하였다. 연구 대상은 충북에 소재한 신입생 대상 수강인원 31명과 교수자 5명을 대상으로 하였으며, 연구 도구는 대학 전략교양 교과 개발팀이 제공한 '의사소통능력 평가지' 및 '교과 만족도, 대학 적응감, 친밀도' 그리고 관련 의견에 대한 간단한 설문을 제작 적용하였다. 이에 대한 자료 분석은 대응 및 독립 표본 T-검정과 평정척도 평가 결과를 중심으로 실시하였다. 연구 문제에 따른 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 두 가지 유형의 팀티칭 교육과정 운영이 전략교양 교과의 수업목표측면(의사소통능력 개선)에 어떠한 영향을 미쳤는지를 알아본 결과, 표준 교재 지도 중심 운영 팀이 유의한 효과를 나타내었으며, 둘째, 두 가지 유형의 팀티칭 운영에 따라 전략 교양 교과를 이수한 수강생들이 지각하고 있는 대학생활 적응 측면(대학 적응감, 친밀감)에의 변화가 어떠한지를 알아본 결과, '표준 교재 중심 운영 팀'이 각 각 유의한 차이의 변화를 나타내었음이 확인되었다. 셋째, 전략교양 교과의 이러한 팀티칭 교육과정 운영에 대해 학습자(수강생)들과 교수자들이 지각하고 있는 전반적인 교과의 만족도와 관련 의견이나 인식(강 약점, 개선 의견)그리고 기타 변화 상황 등을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 결과들을 중심으로 지도교수 중심 팀티칭의 교수 형태와 표준 콘텐츠 운영 방안의 교육적 함의점을 고찰하고 제안과 제한점을 제시하였다.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제23권10호
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• pp.37-43
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• 2023

The hospital situation, timing, and patient restrictions have become obstacles to an optimum therapy session. The crowdedness of the hospital might lead to a tight schedule and a shorter period of therapy. This condition might strike a post-stroke patient in a dilemma where they need regular treatment to recover their nervous system. In this work, we propose an in-house and uncomplex serious game system that can be used for physical therapy. The Kinect camera is used to capture the depth image stream of a human skeleton. Afterwards, the user might use their hand gesture to control the game. Voice recognition is deployed to ease them with play. Users must complete the given challenge to obtain a more significant outcome from this therapy system. Subjects will use their upper limb and hands to capture the 3D objects with different speeds and positions. The more substantial challenge, speed, and location will be increased and random. Each delegated entity will raise the scores. Afterwards, the scores will be further evaluated to correlate with therapy progress. Users are delighted with the system and eager to use it as their daily exercise. The experimental studies show a comparison between score and difficulty that represent characteristics of user and game. Users tend to quickly adapt to easy and medium levels, while high level requires better focus and proper synchronization between hand and eye to capture the 3D objects. The statistical analysis with a confidence rate(α:0.05) of the usability test shows that the proposed gaming is accessible, even without specialized training. It is not only for therapy but also for fitness because it can be used for body exercise. The result of the experiment is very satisfying. Most users enjoy and familiarize themselves quickly. The evaluation study demonstrates user satisfaction and perception during testing. Future work of the proposed serious game might involve haptic devices to stimulate their physical sensation.

• 기술혁신학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.289-308
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• 2014

본 연구는 최근 이슈가 되고 있는 대형 정부 R&D사업의 사전적 분석 및 의사결정에 있어서 이에 특화된 위험요인에 대한 분석은 아직 활발하게 진행되지 않았다는 문제 인식에서 진행되었다. 대형 R&D 사업의 사전평가 단계에서 제도적으로 고려되는 위험요인에 대한 중요도 인식에 어떠한 요인들이 영향을 미치는지를 실증 분석하여, 향후 대형 R&D 사업의 특성에 따라 위험요인에 대한 고려를 차별화하는 근거를 탐색해 보고자 한다. 위험요인별 중요도 인식에 영향을 주는 인자는 전문가 특성으로부터 도출하였다. 전문가 특성은 전문가가 연구하는 연구개발 단계, 연구 분야, 업무 경험, 경력 등의 다양한 변수들로 구성하였다. 분석 결과, 기획위험에 대한 중요도 인식은 전문가의 소속기관의 특성에 따라 차이를 보이고, 기술위험에 대한 중요도 인식은 연구단계 중 기초연구가 상대적으로 중요성이 떨어지는 것으로 조사되었다. 시장위험은 기술분야 중 IT 분야에 보다 더 중요하게 인식되는 것으로 조사되었다. 정치적 위험은 대학에 소속된 전문가는 중요도를 낮게 인식하고 있었고, 연구개발사업 참여자 경험자는 법적위험과 정치적 위험이 더 중요하다고 인식하였다. 이해관계자 위험에 대한 인식 정도는 전문가 특성에 크게 영향을 받지 않는 것으로 분석되었다.

• 고신대학교 의과대학 학술지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.181-190
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• 2018

Objectives: Our school introduced a new curriculum based on faculty-directed, intensive, small-group teaching of clinical skills in the third-year medical students. To examine its effects, we compared the mean scores on an OSCE between the third- and fourth-year medical students. Methods: Third- and fourth-year students did rotations at the same five OSCE stations. They then completed a brief self-reporting questionnaire survey to examine the degree of satisfaction with new curriculum in the third-year students and clinical practice in the fourth-year students, as well as their perception of confidence and preparedness. We analyzed the OSCE data obtained from 158 students, 133 of whom also completed the questionnaire. Results: Mean OSCE scores on the breast examination and wet smear stations were significantly higher in the third-year group (P < 0.001). But mean OSCE scores of motor-sensory examination and lumbar puncture were significantly higher in the fourth-year group (P < 0.05). The mean OSCE scores had no significant correlation with satisfaction. In addition, the self-ratings of confidence had a high degree of correlation with satisfaction with new curriculum (r = 0.673) and clinical practice (r = 0.692). Furthermore, there was a moderate degree of correlation between satisfaction and preparedness in both groups (r = 0.403 and 0.449). Conclusions: There is no significant difference in the effect on the degree of clinical performance and confidence between an intensive-small group teaching and a 1-year clinical practice. If combined, intensive small group teaching and clinical practice would be useful to improve the degree of ability and confidence in medical students.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.2879-2882
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• 2014

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common form of cancer in Iranian women, and it remains a major health problem. An increasing number of young women are being diagnosed with BC, and therefore, there is an increasing likelihood that more women will survive breast cancer for many years. Many opine that self-disclosure of BC diagnosis is important because talking about cancer helps people to make sense of their experiences; in fact, self-disclosure appears to play an important role in many health outcomes. However, this has not yet been studied in BC patients in Iran. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the status of self-disclosure of BC diagnosis by Iranian women to friends and colleagues. Materials and Methods: All BC records for 2001-2011 of employed women were studied at five hospitals in Mashhad. Data about the self-disclosure of BC diagnosis were gathered through telephone interviews, and the participants filled out a questionnaire about their status of self-disclosure of BC diagnosis to various groups of people. Results: The mean age of employed women at the time of diagnosis was $44.3{\pm}6.7$ years. Over 60% self-disclosed to work colleagues and over 90% to bosses/managers. Seventy per cent reported that they had support from their family and husband's family, while 95% reported that they had support from parents, siblings, children and friends. Conclusions: Most employed women self-disclosed freely to family, friends, colleagues and bosses/managers. Apparently, self-disclosure of breast cancer diagnosis may have negative effects at work. About half of patients reported that they had support from family, managers and colleagues; however, for nearly 28% of employed women, disclosure had less positive effects. In particular, it altered their perception of others, produced difficulties with work and family and diminished closeness with the people who were told. However, the stigma of BC is far less than it once was.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.2479-2483
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• 2016

Background: This study explored the knowledge and awareness about colorectal cancer (CRC) among undergraduate students of one of the leading universities in Saudi Arabia, along with the mode of information access. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted at the King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, among students of different faculties. The study questionnaire, containing 28 items, was adapted from surveys identified in the relevant literature. The CRC awareness questionnaire consisted of an awareness section (early CRC signs and symptoms, and risk factors) and a knowledge section. The data were analyzed using the SPSS version 21.0. Results: A total of 525 undergraduate students participated in the study. The majority were females (63.0%) and approximately half (56.8%) were medical students. The majority of the students (82.3%) were aware of CRC, and 68% thought that CRC is a preventable disease. Regarding colorectal cancer screening tests, only one-third of students (33%) had actual knowledge, while the majority of the students (77.0%) thought that there are tests which help in early detection. Only 4% of the participants had a family history of CRC. The majority of the participants (84%) thought that CRC is a disease that can be cured. Almost 50-60% participants had good awareness level regarding risk factors, and signs and symptoms. Regarding knowledge, participant responses varied for family history (52%), age (59%), chronic infection of the colon (72%), obesity and lack of exercise (66%). More than one-third of the students had received information material regarding CRC from their curriculum followed by social media (20.4%), and nearly 40% from other sources such as TV, hospital and mass media. Female participants had significantly better awareness in a few questions regarding CRC awareness as compared to their male counterparts. There was a significant difference observed between medical and non-medical students (p<0.001) in overall score of awareness and knowledge about CRC while no significant difference found in gender-wise comparison. Conclusions: Knowledge and awareness of students about CRC were not up to the mark. Medical students and female students had better knowledge in a few areas, but the overall situation is dismal.

• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.129-154
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• 2021

본 연구는 대학도서관 사서가 지각하는 근거기반실무 지식과 조직문화 인식유형이 혁신행동에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위한 서술적 상관관계 연구이다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다: 근거기반실무 지식은 조직문화 인식, 혁신행동과 통계적으로 유의한 양적 상관관계가 있었다. 근거기반실무 지식이 높을수록 관계지향, 혁신지향, 업무지향의 조직문화 인식이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 근거기반실무 지식은 연령, 교육 정도, 고용 유형, 직위, 학술지의 정기적 읽기, 학술대회 참여 여부에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 혁신행동에서 유의한 차이가 나타난 변인은 연령과 학술대회 참가 여부 이었다. 근거기반실무 지식에 영향을 미치는 변인은 교육정도, 학술지의 정기적 읽기로 나타났다. 혁신행위의 인식은 연령과 학회참석과 유의적 관계가 있었다. 대학도서관 사서의 혁신행동에 영향을 미치는 변인은 근거기반실무 지식, 혁신지향 조직문화, 위계지향 조직문화로 나타났다. 특히, 위계지향 조직문화 인식은 부정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 대학도서관 사서들의 혁신행동을 이끌어 내기 위해서는 소통과 협력의 혁신적 조직문화를 조성하며, 근거기반실무 적용을 위해 사서의 연구활용능력을 강화하고, 연구 관련 활동을 촉진하는 다양한 교육프로그램의 개발과 지원이 조직 및 도서관계 차원에서 필요하다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.251-257
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• 2024

Background Plastic surgery has developed to benefit in a variety of challenging areas formerly handled by other disciplines. Medical students do not have a clear picture of plastic surgery as a career due to lacking scope, clinical practice, and understanding of plastic surgery as a clinical area of expertise, including general practitioners, nursing staff, medical trainees, and the general public, and misconceptions about the extent of reconstructive and plastic surgery. Methods A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on Kuwait University Medical students (2nd-7th Years) over a period of 1 month. A questionnaire and a consent form were provided to eligible students. The inclusion criteria were Kuwait University Medical students from 2nd to 7th Years with signed consent form. The response was collected via email sent in coordination with the Vice Dean of Student Affairs in the Faculty of Medicine. Using statistical package for the social sciences, responses were statistically analyzed. Pearson's chi-square test was used to calculate p-values, where p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results A total of 244 eligible medical students, 121 males and 123 females, were included in the study, with a mean age of 21 (±2) years. Similarly, 126 (51.6%) were preclinical students (2nd-4th-year students), while 118 (48.4%) were clinical students (5th-7th-year students). About 79.8% of medical students believed that plastic surgery plays an essential role in trauma management, whereas 9.2% did not consider plastic surgery significant for trauma management. This study found that only 15.5% of medical students were interested in enrolling in plastic surgery residency after graduation, while 47.1% of students did not consider plastic surgery residency after graduation. However, 37.4% were uncertain. The two most driving factors in deciding on plastic surgery residency were expected income (61.8%) and lifestyle (14.3%). Conclusion Improving medical students' education quality can enhance their perception and awareness of plastic surgery. Students should be taught the broader scope of plastic surgery. The inclusion of formal training during undergraduation is the essence of time and should be added to or improved during plastic surgery rotations with more emphasis on reconstructive and hand/peripheral nerve surgery. Student-led interest groups can be a useful tool for educating students about their specialty.