• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.102-112
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• 2011

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of chronic exposure by welders to manganese (Mn) through an analysis of the degree of brain activity in different activities such as cognition and motor activities using the neuroimaging technique of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The neurotoxic effect that Mn has on the brain was examined as well as changes in the neuro-network in motor areas, and the usefulness of fMRI was evaluated as a tool to determine changes in brain function from occupational exposure to Mn. Methods: A survey was carried out from July 2010 to October 2010 targeting by means of a questionnaire 160 workers from the shipbuilding and other manufacturing industries. Among them, 14 welders with more than ten years of job-related exposure to Mn were recruited on a voluntary basis as an exposure group, and 13 workers from other manufacturing industries with corresponding gender and age were recruited as a control group. A questionnaire survey, a blood test, and an fMRI test were carried out with the study group as target. Results: Of 27 fMRI targets, blood Mn concentration of the exposure group was significantly higher than that of the control group (p<0.001), and Pallidal Index (PI) of the welder group was also significantly higher than that of the control group (p<0.001). As a result of the survey, the score of the exposure group in self-awareness of abnormal nerve symptoms and abnormal musculoskeletal symptoms was higher than those of the control group, and there was a significant difference between the two groups (p<0.05, respectively). In the correlation between PI and the results of blood tests, the correlation coefficient with blood Mn concentration was 0.893, revealing a significant amount of correlation (p<0.001). As for brain activity area within the control group, the right and the left areas of the superior frontal cortex showed significant activity, and the right area of superior parietal cortex, the left area of occipital cortex and cerebellum showed significant activity. Unlike the control group, the exposure group showed significant activity selectively on the right area of premotor cortex, at the center of supplementary motor area, and on the left side of superior temporal cortex. In the comparison of brain activity areas between the two groups, the exposure group showed a significantly higher activation state than did the control group in such areas as the right and the left superior parietal cortex, superior temporal cortex, and cerebellum including superior frontal cortex and the right area of premotor cortex. However, in nowhere did the control group show a more activated area than did the exposure group. Conclusions: Chronic exposure to Mn increased brain activity during implementation of hand motor tasks. In an identical task, activation increased in the premotor cortex, superior temporal cortex, and supplementary motor area. It was also discovered that brain activity increase in the frontal area and occipital area was more pronounced in the exposure group than in the control group. This result suggests that chronic exposure to Mn in the work environment affects brain activation neuro-networks.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제51권
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• pp.29-61
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• 2002

청소년들의 괴롭힘행동에 영향을 미치는 요인 및 괴롭힘 행동으로 인해 가해자에게 나타나는 결과를 조사하고자, 괴롭힘 가해자의 환경적 요인(부모와의 갈등, 부모의 지지결여, 교사의 지지결여, 친구로부터의 소외, 따돌림 및 괴롭힘에의 노출정도), 괴롭힘 행동의 유형(따돌림, 사회적, 언어적, 신체적, 도구적 괴롭힘)과 괴롭힘 행동으로 인해 가해자에게 나타나는 결과(쾌감, 죄책감, 피해자에 대한 비난적 태도, 자아존중감, 괴롭힘 행동의 정도)간의 상호작용을 조사할 수 있는 포괄적인 연구모델을 개발하였다. 본 연구에서 개발된 모델은 괴롭힘 가해의 경험이 있는 177명의 학생들로부터 수직된 설문조사 자료를 통하여 검증되었다. 경로분석(path analysis)을 사용하여 변인들간의 구조관계를 설명할 수 있는 최적의 이론구조모델이 선정되었다.(df=78, chi-square=57.266, RMSR=0.0514, GFI=0.953, CFI=1.00). 자료분석 결과, 의미 있는 인간관계(부모, 친구)에서 지지를 받지 못하거나 갈등을 경험할 때, 지속적으로 공격적 행동에 노출되어 있을 때 괴롭힘행동이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 부모의 지지결여 정도가 높을수록 사회적 괴롭힘과 신체적 괴롭힘이 증가되며, 부모와의 갈등이 클수록 언어적 괴롭힘과 도구적 괴롭힘이 증가되는 것으로 나타났다. 친구로부터 소외된다고 느낄수록 따돌림행동이 감소되는 것으로 나타났다. 아울러, 따돌림에의 노출정도가 클수록 신체적 괴롭힘이 증가되며, 괴롭힘에의 노출정도가 클수록 따돌림, 신체적 괴롭힘과 사회적 괴롭힘이 증가되는 것으로 나타났다. 한편, 괴롭힘 행동유형에 따라 가해자에게 나타나는 결과를 살펴볼 때, 따돌림은 가해자의 쾌감을 증대시키는 반면, 죄책감을 감소시키고, 피해자에 대한 비난적 태도를 증가시키는 것으로 나타났다. 언어적 괴롭힘과 신체적 괴롭힘은 쾌감을 증가시킨 반면, 도구적 괴롭힘은 쾌감을 감소시키는 것으로 나타났다. 신체적 괴롭힘은 죄책감을 증대시킨 반면, 도구적 괴롭힘은 죄책감을 감소시키는 것으로 나타났다. 아울러, 따돌림과 도구적 괴롭힘은 자아존중감을 증대시키는 반면, 사회적 괴롭힘은 자아존중감을 감소시키는 것으로 나타났다. 한편, 언어적 괴롭힘은 괴롭힘 행동의 정도를 증대시킨 반면, 도구적 괴롭힘은 괴롭힘행동 정도를 감소시키는 것으로 나타났다. 환경적 요인 중에서 부코의 지지결여와 친구로부터의 소외는 가해자의 자아존중감을 감소시키며, 부모의 지지결여는 가해자의 죄책감을 감소시키는 것으로 나타났다. 아울러, 따돌림과 괴롭힘에 노출되는 정도가 클수록 괴롭힘 행동의 정도가 증대되는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 결과를 바탕으로, 개인적 차원에서 가해자의 감정 및 태도의 변화를 위한 개입방안, 의미 있는 인간관계 개선 및 사회적지지 증진을 위한 대인관계 개선방안, 괴롭힘행동의 감소 및 예방을 위해 학교환경을 총체적으로 재조직하기 위해 필요한 다양한 개입전략이 제시되었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.3051-3056
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• 2015

Background: Skin self-examination (SSE) may facilitate early diagnosis of melanoma at a potentially curable stage. Little data are available concerning the SSE frequency and knowledge about the symptoms of melanoma in non-patient populations. The aim of our study was to assess the performance of skin self-examination, recognition of potential melanoma symptoms as well as behavior related to sun exposure among web users in Poland. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among readers of a scientific portal. Invited respondents were asked to complete an online questionnaire. Finally, statistical analysis was conducted on 4,919 surveys towards potential clinical signs of melanoma and SSE performance. Results: Approximately 60% of respondents had ever performed SSE in their life. Only 18.4 % declared performance on a regular, monthly, basis. Factors promoting this activity were established to be bigger place of residence, higher education and sensitive skin phototype, higher level of knowledge concerning melanoma, safe tanning rules and, especially, past surgical excision of naevi. Declared longer use of tanning beds was linked to understanding better the importance of clinical features of melanoma. Awareness of hazardous behavior during sunbathing is associated with the attempts to change them. Conclusions: Regular SSE is not a common practice, whilst the knowledge about the clinical features of melanoma is varied. Therefore, constant pressure should be put on promotion of regular skin self-examination and teaching its proper techniques, including familiarity with the ABCD (asymmetry; border; color; diameter) rule and its extension of "EFG" (elevated, firm, progressive growth) criteria.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.22-28
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• 2011

This study aimed to determine the feasibility of survey questionnaires for pesticide poisoning. We conducted a pilot study to develop a questionnaire for evaluating pesticide poisoning symptoms and to examine the validity of self-reported information for individual pesticides used. In December 2010 we interviewed 20 farmers with self-reported pesticide poisoning histories residing in Gyeonggi Province. For validity of pesticide information, the purchased pesticide lists from the agricultural cooperative federation were compared with individual self-reported pesticides used. Neurological symptoms were the most common among clinical symptoms related to pesticide poisoning, followed by gastrointestinal, dermal and eye symptoms. Insecticides were the main causative pesticide class for poisoning. Twenty one major symptoms were selected for screening for acute pesticide poisoning in a field study based on the pilot results and literature reviews. Substantial under-reporting was found in data on self-reported individual pesticides used (9.2%), as well as low accuracy (36%) compared with their actual purchase lists. In this pilot study, we suggest the selected symptom lists may apply to a field survey of pesticide poisoning. However, the self-reported information on individual pesticides may not be valid and alternative methods need to be developed.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.153-158
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• 2003

Photosensitive sol solution을 이용한 self pattern된 박막은 photoresist/dry etching process에 비해 박막의 제조과정이 간단하다는 장점을 가지고 있다. 이 연구에서는 강유전성 메모리소자의 산화물 전극재료로 사용되고 있는 La$_{0.5}$Sr$_{0.5}$CoO$_3$(LSCO)극 photosensitive sol solution을 이용하여 spin coating법으로 제조하였으며 출발원료는 La-2methoxyethoxide, Sr-ethoxide, Co-2methoxyethoxide를 사용하였다. LSCO gel 박막에 UV 노광시간을 증가시킴에 따라 M(metal)-O-M 결합이 생성되면서 metal $\beta$-diketonate의 UV 흡수 피크 강도는 감소되었고 LSCO gel 박막에 UV조사에 따른 용해도 차이가 생기면서 fine patterning 을 얻을 수 있었다. 68$0^{\circ}C$ 이상의 온도로 대기 중에서 열처리된 LSCO 박막은 perovskite 상을 나타내었고 74$0^{\circ}C$에서 가장 낮은 비저항값(4$\times$10￣$^3$Ωcm)을 얻을 수 있었다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제39권8호
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• pp.750-757
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• 2002

Photosensitive sol solution을 이용한 self pattern된 박막은 photoresist/dry etching process에 비해 박막의 제조과정이 간단하다는 장점을 가지고 있다. 이 연구에서는 photosensitive sol solution을 이용하여 spin coating법에 의해 $Sr_{0.9}Bi_{2.1}Ta_2O_9$의 조성을 갖는 강유전체 박막을 제조하였으며 출발원료는 $Sr(OC_2H_5)_2,\;Bi(TMHD)_3$와 $Ta(OC_2H_5)_5$를 사용하였다. SBT 박막에 UV 노광시간을 증가시킴에 따라 M-O-M 결합이 생성되면서 metal ${\beta}$-diketonate의 UV 흡수 피크 강도는 감소되었고 SBT 박막에 UV 조사에 따른 용해도 차이가 생기면서 fine patterning을 얻을 수 있었다. 또한 UV가 조사된 SBT 박막의 강유전 특성이 UV가 조사되지 않은 것보다 우수하였다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.231-237
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• 2021

10여년전 Krasnova et al.는 페이스북 사용자들의 자기노출에 영향을 미치는 요인들을 식별하였다. 이러한 요인들에는 인지된 위험, 관계구축, 관계유지, 자기표현, 즐거움이 포함된다. 한편, 지난 10년여 동안, SNS와 관련된 기능, 매체, 경쟁 측면에서 상당한 변화가 있었다. SNS는 기능적으로 강화되었고, 모바일 환경에서 사용되고 있으며, 많은 경쟁자들이 출현하였다. 이러한 변화된 사실들에 비추어 볼 때, 자기노출에 대한 그러한 요인들의 영향은 Krasnova et al.의 연구에서 발견된 영향과 상당히 다를 수 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 반복연구를 통해서 Krasnova et al.의 연구에서 채택된 요인들이 자기노출을 설명하는데 있어서 여전히 중요한지를 검증하는 것이다. 데이터 분석결과, 본 연구는 Krasnova et al.의 연구 결과와 상당히 다른 결과를 얻었다. 본 연구는 분석결과를 토대로 향후 연구를 위한 의미있는 시사점들을 논의한다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.131-138
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• 2010

This technical report was developed to suggest the guideline to assess the safe use and handling metalworking fluids (MWFs) in machining operation. The basis of this method developed in this study was based on self assessment procedure recommended by Organization Resources Counselors (ORC) of the United States (US). In addition, various MWF management elements obtained from the review on various articles, reports and author's experience regarding MWF were newly added to the evaluation guideline. A total of four areas were finally selected in order to control exposure to MWF used in machining operations. They are all related to the presence and efficiency of the control measures, exposure assessment, management on tank and sump, and safe treatment of chips and metal fines generated during machining operations. Each area is consisted of several related elements. Several evaluation areas and elements used in this study could be revised, replaced, added and deleted according to the process environment, evaluation objectives and evaluator's (manager) criteria etc. This evaluation guide manual could be used for safe management of MWF in metalworking operation. In addition, industrial hygienists can use this evaluation method for auditing and evaluating the management status on MWF.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.625-632
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• 2001

Statement of Problem. Objective and quantitative measurement of implant stability is very important from implant installation to long-lasting maintenance period thereafter. Purpose of study. This study was to evaluate and compare two ISQ and PTVs on the implant stability measurements according to the increased effective implant length. Materials and methods. Twenty self-tapping fixtures were installed in the bovine scapula and in 10 of those for group I, ISQ and PTVs were obtained in the vertical/horizontal directions according to the increased effective implant length using $Osstell^{TM}$ and $Periotest^{(R)}$. After stability measurement, removal torques were measured between the after installation and after thread exposure group. Results. ISQ and PTVs showed decreased and increased values according to the increased abutment length. Apart from PTVs, ISQ values were shown higher in horizontal direction to the long axis of bone in both the after installation and the after thread exposure groups. Removal torque values were shown higher in after installation group. Conclusion. From the results of this study, implant stability measurement using resonance frequency analysis was more sensitive and discriminative than PTVs measurement.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.205-214
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the current status and radiographic safety management in Korea. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 200 dental hygienists in Jeonbuk province from September 1, 2014 and October 31, 2014. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics of the subjects, radiation knowledge, radiation safety management, and radiation exposure anxiety. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 program. Results: Duration of clinical experience(r=0.142) and number of daily radiation shot(r=0.145) showed a positive correlation to radiation safety management, and a nrgative correlation to use of intraoral films and digital devices(r=-0.587). A logistic regression analysis was performed in order to evaluate the influence on radiography knowledge. The results showed that the factors had significant influences on the age group over 41 years old(OR 7.25; 95% CI 1.30-40.43) and those who took a position above team leader(OR 0.23; 95% CI 0.59-0.90). Conclusions: It is very important to have the safety management toward dental intraoral imaging and radiograpgic shot in the dental hygienists. Continuous efforts should be emphasized on radiographic safety management and behavior.