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Structural Characteristics of Cell Walls of Forage Grasses - Their Nutritional Evaluation for Ruminants - - Review -

  • Iiyama, Kenji;Tuyet Lam, Thi Bach
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.862-879
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    • 2001
  • The walls of all higher plants are organized as a cellulosic, fibrillar phase embedded in a matrix phase composed of non-cellulosic polysaccharides, some proteins and, in most secondary walls, lignin. At the effective utilization of plant biomass, qualitative and quantitative analyses of plant cell walls are essential. Structural features of individual components are being clarified using newly developed equipments and techniques. However, "empirical" procedures to elucidate plant cell walls, which are not due to scientific definition of components, are still applied in some fields. These procedures may give misunderstanding for the effective utilization of plant biomass. In addition, interesting the investigation of wall organization is moving towards not only qualitatively characterisation, but also quantitation of the associations between wall components. These involve polysaccharide-polysaccharide and polysaccharide-lignin cross-links. Investigation of the associations is being done in order to understand the chemical structure, organization and biosynthesis of the cell wall and physiology of the plants. Procedures for qualitative and quantitative analyses based on the definition of cell wall components are reviewed focussing in nutritional elucidation of forage grasses by ruminant microorganisms.

A Comparative Study on Private Investigators in the United Kingdom and South Korea - Focusing on the Missing Person Investigation System - (영국과 한국의 민간조사원 비교 연구 - 실종자 조사시스템을 중심으로 -)

  • Kwak, Minjun;Choi, Yeon-Jun;NamKung, Lock
    • Korean Security Journal
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    • no.59
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    • pp.189-215
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    • 2019
  • As modern society has become specialised and complex in all areas of politics, economy and society, it has reached a point where it is difficult to control crime with the general public power. Private security, which began to fluctuate after the 19th century, has expanded its scope to subsidise public power in various areas, sometimes beyond public power. Among these private security activities, the private investigate system has long been used to provide private investigate services that are safe from personal human rights protection and crimes. This study investigate the private investigation system in the United Kingdom and South Korea focusing on the missing person investigation system by using the qualitative content analysis of research methods. First, the results of the qualitative content analysis are described through methods such as literature reviews and interviews on how the British private investigation system and the missing persons search system are implemented. Next, the results of the content analysis are presented through the methods of literature reviews and questionnaires on how the implementation of the civilian survey in Korea and the search for missing people is proceeding. It is a very important field in both countries, and there is a very limited study, especially from a Korean perspective. Therefore, it is expected that this study will not only facilitate discussions for the successful legalisation of the private research system, but also provides a basic foundation for future research. The study of the private research system should be ongoing and periodic, not temporary. In addition, in order to introduce Korea's private survey system, the private investigation system should be developed by discovering the problems of the Private Investigation Law mentioned in this study and collecting opinions from citizens, academics and related institutions. The introduction of the private investigation system requires the connection of the efforts and interests of citizens, academia and related institutions.

A Study on Problems and Solutions of Fire Investigation in Korean Fire Administration (화재조사 및 수사 업무의 실태분석과 개선방안)

  • 이춘하;권호한;남상화
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.116-126
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    • 2001
  • Fire investigation to examine ignition and combustion enlargement etc., to assess fire damage and to investigate a fire suspect, is used as a valuable data for better fire suppression and fire prevention police. Fire investigation is divided in to fire-cause investigation, fire-damage investigation, and fire-criminal investigation. At present, fire-cause investigation is lacking In scientific technology; specially is deficient in accurate damage assessment. And considering fore criminal investigation, since the police lacking in specialty on fire take exclusive charge of fire criminal investigation upon general investigation, it is difficult to investigate fire criminal effectively. Finally deficiency in fire investigation operates as very big blind-spot in fire safety having important axis in social safely; the loss is shifted on nation's shoulder. To solve those problems, legal, institutional, operational preparation is urgent. And so, this study tried to stabilize specialty of fire-fighting to offer more active, qualitative fire administration service, and to contribute to public peace and welfare by grasping problems after diagnosing Korean fire investigation and proposing the solutions.

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A Qualitative Investigation of Dongchunghacho Jelly with Assorted Increments of Paecilomyces japonica Powder (동충하초 분말을 첨가하여 제조한 젤리의 품질특성)

  • Kim, Ae-Jung;Bang, In-Soo;Yuh, Chung-Suk
    • The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.40-46
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    • 2007
  • A qualitative investigation Dongchunghacho, Jelly combined with sericultural products prepared from assorted increments(0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2%) of P. japonica powder was performed. The qualitative parameters used to assess P. japonica powder increments included, hysicochemical, textural and sensory properties. The moisture and crude protein content of the Dongchunghacho Jelly were significantly greater than the control(p<0.05). Conversely, Dongchunghacho Jelly showed a propensity towards lower crude fat content than the control group. A positive trend was observed for both mineral content and dark color with increased P. japonica powder. In contrast, texture, hardness, gumminess and chewiness of the Dongchunghacho Jelly decreased with increasing levels of P. japonica powder. Color, taste, texture and overall preference of Dongchunghacho Jelly were optimal in the 1 % P. japonica powder mixture.

A Study on the Characteristics of Application for Therapeutic Light and Color in Dementia Care Facilities - Focused on Qualitative and Quantitative Application Characteristics (치매요양시설에서의 치료를 위한 빛·색채의 시설적 적용 특성에 관한 고찰 - 정성적 및 정량적 적용 특성을 중심으로)

  • Jee, Soo In
    • Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.69-87
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: This study has been started with the awareness that light and color are the main visual sensors of the multi-sensory stimulation environment to achieve the therapeutic environment for demented elderly. The purpose of this study therefore is for clarifying the application characteristics of therapeutic light and color for dementia care facilities. Methods: Internal and external literature reviews have been conducted for the investigation into a)disorders and visual system in demented elderly, b)therapeutic effects of light and color, c)heliotherapy, light therapy and color therapy to deduce the therapeutic characteristics of light and color for demented elderly, and finally into d)the application characteristics of it for dementia care facilities. Results: The application characteristics of the therapeutic light and color for dementia care facilities are classified into both qualitative and quantitative characteristics. Qualitative application characteristics of light represented using of daylight, using of lighting approximate to daylight, expansion of iluminance level, equality in iluminance Level, reduction of shadow, and as well as exclusion of blare. Quantitative application characteristics of it represented iluminance level, color temperature and color rendering index prescribed in international lighting standards. Qualitative application characteristics of color represented non-monochromatic color, color contrast, long wavelength of yellow-red colors, exclusion of short wavelength of blue colors and patterns, and as well as different colors for idenfication. Quantitative application characteristics of it represented kontrast(K) prescribed in DIN32975:2009 and light reflectance value(LRV) prescribed in BS8300:2009. Implications: To form dementia care facilities as therapeutic environment both qualitative and quantitative application characteristics of therapeutic light and color in dementia care facilities are needed.

Research on the Quality of Employment Centered on Information Communication Technology Industry

  • Jeong, Soon Ki;Ahn, Jong Chang
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.238-247
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    • 2020
  • This study has a purpose to analyze quantitatively whether ICT industry provides the qualitative indicator of employment to attract excellent human resources. We investigate the relationships of labor market conditions among ICT manufacturing, non-ICT manufacturing, ICT services, non-ICT services. Therefore, the quantitative and qualitative indicators of employment (wages, working hours, admission and turnover, involuntary retirement, and the duration years of job) are analyzed for the ICT industry and IT workers. In order to quantitatively analyze qualitative indicators such as employment status and longevity, we used employment statistics. In order to compensate for the limitations of employment insurance data, the comparison analysis with the survey data of economically active population of the National Statistical Office was conducted. As a result of this research, ICT service industry has to improve the working conditions of employees and establish an ecosystem for a lifelong career base to grow as a specialist, need to pursue an investigation for ICT worker career shift, and promote standard labor contracts. In addition, protection of employees, ICT-related job vision and social respect have to be perused.

From Possession to Relationship -An Investigation of the Consumer-driven Anthropomorphism of Fashion Goods-

  • Hur, Hee Jin;Kwon, Yoo Jin
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.43 no.6
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    • pp.795-807
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    • 2019
  • This qualitative study delves into consumers' meanings, perceptions, and behaviors toward the anthropomorphism of fashion goods based on personal experiences. Previous studies focused on consumer responses to the marketer-driven anthropomorphism of products, messages, and brands; however, the present study examines consumers' spontaneous anthropomorphism focusing on personal meanings as a possessor and meanings in their social relationships. A qualitative methodology is adopted that involves in-depth interviews with eleven males and females in their 20s and 30s. Participants stated that were engaged in the anthropomorphic practice of fashion goods on a daily basis. Data analysis was based on grounded theory. Findings on consumer-driven anthropomorphism are discussed at personal and interpersonal levels. At the personal level, anthropomorphic objects are their companions that are often called "baby." Interestingly, anthropomorphism reduces the stigmas of materialism from the participants' side. At the interpersonal level, anthropomorphic practice is a ritual of sharing a common interest and assuring intimacy. Implications and suggestions for future research are also discussed.

Research on the Delayed Family Formation Phenomenon among the Never-married Professionals in Korea: A Qualitative Study with Focus Groups (전문직 미혼 남녀의 만혼현상에 대한 연구)

  • Auh, Seong-Yeon;Cho, Hee-Keum;Koh, Sung-Kang
    • Journal of Family Resource Management and Policy Review
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.1-19
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    • 2010
  • This study uses qualitative data to examine the dynamics and barriers of the delayed family formation phenomenon among the never-married professionals in Korea. The data was drawn from focus groups of 14 never-married professionals aged 28 through 40. The investigation depicts several dimensions of the circumstances of never-married professionals that have not garnered much attention in the literature. This research provides initial evidence of critical influences within the socio-cultural contexts of the participants' dating behaviors as well as the willingness to many. Two different realities, based on gender, were discovered: both male and female voluntarily delayed marriage to pursue their career, education and success. As both reached their career goals, however, male participants experienced a rise in their value as a marriage prospect whereas females experienced decreased value as a marriage prospect. Hence, neo-traditional familism was the dominant value among the participants, but it also functioned as a major barrier to family formation because in the present value system, female professionals, must still struggle with the dual burdens of work and family management.

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Qualitative Study for Development of Job Stress Questionnaire for Married Working Women (판매직 취업기혼여성의 직무스트레스 측정 도구 개발을 위한 질적 연구)

  • Yi, Yunjeong
    • Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.89-103
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    • 2004
  • One of the major health problems of working women is job stress according to many studies. However, existing job stress questionnaires are suitable for men and men's job environments only, and do not reflect emotional labor for sales people. The aim of this research is to find women's job stress factors. The subjects of this investigation are married working women in sales since they experience emotional labor in addition to physical and psychological labor and the work-family conflict is very important job stressor for them. The job stressor of married sales women was analyzed through qualitative research. After I had in-depth interviews with 20 married sales women, I identified 49 new concepts, 3 main categories and 17 sub categories. The results are like the following. 1. 3 main categories are job factor, aggravate factor, and compensate factor. 2. Job factor has 5 sub-categories including 'increasing of selling', 'emotional labor' and 'physical burden'. 3. Aggrabate factor has 6 sub-categories including 'work/family conflict', 'relationship with higher office' and 'relationship with a fellow worker' 4. Compensate factor has 6 sub-categories including 'opportunity of employment', 'discrimination', and 'prestige' Consequently this study newly found some major job stressors for married working women in sales department.

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A Systematic Study on Selected Amentiferous Plant Taxa - By Qualitative Analysis of Proteins - (유이화서 식물군의 계통분류학적 연구 - 단백질의 정성분석적 접근 -)

  • 이유성
    • Journal of Plant Biology
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.179-190
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    • 1985
  • A review of taxonomic treatments of the amentiferous plant taxa reveals diverse classification. It appears to be necessary to investigate new characteristics and attempt to determine the significance of these characteristics in terms of amentiferous systematics. Serological techniques have been empolyed in a systematic investigation of selected taxa of the Amentiferae: Betulaceae, Fagaceae, Juglandaceae, Myricaceae, and Salicaceae. Data by qualitative analysis of pollen proteins, double immunodiffusion and conventional immunoelectrophoresis, have proved to be valuable in delimitation of taxa tested. When the antisera against Alnus hirsuta, Betula platyphylla var. japonica, Quercus aliena, Q. dentata, Q. glauca were tested; Alnus and Betula have the greatest protein similarity to one another; and next to the rest of betulaceous genera. Relatively strong protein similarity obtained with most representatives of Quercus and Fagus when reacted with antisera against Alnus and Betula is very much in contrast to the weak protein similarity obtained for the genera of Juglandaceae, Myricaceae, particularly of Salicaceae Tested with the same antisera. When Quercus antisera were used for various genera, the weakest protein similarity was obtained with Populus.

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