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Factors Influencing Vitality among Nurses (간호사의 생동성에 영향을 미치는 요인)

  • Lee, Ji-Soon;Oh, Won-Oak
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.676-683
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to understand the degree of vitality, meaning in life and self-efficacy and to elucidate the factors influencing this vitality in the nurses of Korea. Method: A cross-sectional survey of nurses from 4 hospitals was conducted by convenience sampling. Data collection was conducted through the use of questionnaires which were constructed to include a Vitality Self Test, Purpose in Life Test and Self-efficacy Scale. Results: The degree of vitality in nurses was in the middle range. The nurses of this study had few goals towards meaning in life, and an existential vacuum state. A positive relationship was found between vitality and the research variables. The significant predictors influencing vitality in nurses were meaning in life, self-efficacy, and clinical career, and these variables accounted for 28.7% of the variance in vitality. Conclusions: This results support that vitality is an important link with meaning in life and self-efficacy. There should be a comprehensive study in the future for in-depth understanding of the vitality of nurses.

A Study on the Expression of Musical Vitality at the Chapel at Ronchamp - Focusing on the Bergsonian Philosophy of Life - (롱샹 성당에서 음악의 생명성 표현에 관한 연구 - 베르그송의 생명철학을 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Young-Hee
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.162-170
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    • 2012
  • This study aims to show the possibility of approaching artistic design through the Bergsonian concept of musical vitality by grasping the expression of his musical vitality at the Chapel at Ronchamp. For the purpose of this study, the aesthetic significance of Bergson's philosophy of life was first contemplated, and a case study analysis was conducted on the vitality of music as temporality at the Chapel at Ronchamp. On this basis, the examples of his musical vitality as metaphysical reality at the Chapel were analyzed. The results of analysis are as follows: First, the Bergsonian vitality of music as temporality at the Chapel is expressed as a sense of movement-through the acoustic form, the modulor corresponding to the scale of the music, the opposite composition of musical changes, the fluid space of the music, and the light and shadow of counterpoint-as having been intended by Le Corbusier in the very process of design. Second, the vitality of music as Bergson's metaphysical reality at the Chapel at Ronchamp is expressed in the image and rhythm of music created by intuitive reminiscences. The acoustic form, the form created by the modulor, the opposite form of composition, the fluid space and the light and shadow as the melody and image of music present continuous diversity as vital flow in a uniform direction. The vitality of music as aesthetical reality is imitated by the rhythm of the music deriving from repetitive movements sensed here. Consequentry, the Chapel at Ronchamp can be seen as a vital design that expresses Bergson's notion of musical vitality, indicating that an approach toward artistic design can be realized through his musical vitality. This study holds significance as basic research on artistic design with philosophy and music as its origin.

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A Study on the Vitality of the Main Street in Urban Residential Estate (택지개발지구 중심가로 활성화에 관한 연구 - 대구광역시 사례를 중심으로 -)

  • 박선경;김혜경;하재명
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.9-18
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    • 2003
  • The vitality of a main street is essential to get the urbanity of the urban residential estates. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between the vitality of a main street and street land uses in the residential estate. The outcomes of this study are as follows: first, the street land uses have influence on the vitality of a main street; the main streets with the small commercial and business facilities are more vitalized than those with the boundary wall of the residential building or the buffer zone. Second, the number of shops in street has positive influence on the vitality of a main street. Third, the vitality of a main street is effected by the entrance of apartment site.

A Review on ancestral qi[宗氣] and vitality qi[神氣] (종기(宗氣)와 신기(神氣)의 관계(關係) 고찰(考察))

  • Song, Ji-Chung;Keum, Kyung-Soo;Eom, Dong-Myung
    • Journal of Korean Medical classics
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.45-49
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    • 2010
  • Objective : Ancestral qi and vitality qi are the most significant qi in lung and heart. However, the origins and functions of those qi are not quite detailed somehow. Method : I will try to find out the origins and functions of ancestral qi and vitality qi through "Hwangdineijing". Result : The ancestral qi is the essence of lung and the vitality qi is the essence of heart. Conclusion : The function of ancestral qi is what puts nutrient qi and defence qi into meridians to make them being rightways of meridians and those of vitality qi is what pushes ahead nutrient qi and defence qi through meridians.

Factors Affecting Vitality in persons using Elderly Welfare Facilities (복지시설 이용노인의 생동성 영향요인)

  • Jung, Mi Ra;Hwang, Moon Sook
    • Journal of Home Health Care Nursing
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.5-13
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: This study aimed to identify on the factors that influence vitality, by surveying the level of vitality, perceptive health condition, depression, family support, leisure activities, and religious activities of the elderly people using the welfare facilities for the aged. Methods: The subjects were 200 elderly people using welfare facilities for the aged such as senior welfare center or silver hall in Y city. Data was collected from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013, using a self-report structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using the SPSS 20.0 for Windows, and analyses such as frequencies (percentage), means(standard deviation), t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and Multiple Linear Regression, were conducted. Results: The participants exhibited a mean vitality score of $3.36{\pm}0.65$ out of 5. Means for the other measures were as follows: perceptive health condition, $3.32{\pm}0.65$; depression, $3.25{\pm}0.84$; family support, $3.64{\pm}0.64$; leisure activities, $2.97{\pm}0.65$; and religious activities, $3.05{\pm}0.92$ points. These factors explained 73.2% of the total variance. Conclusion: Further research is needed on vitality of the elderly people using care facilities for the aged. Moreover, I suggest that vitality and depression are examined as psychological aspects in the operational elements of elderly care facilities.

Vital and Acrosomal Staining of Bovine Spermatozoa (소 정자의 생존율 및 첨체반응 검사를 위한 간단한 염색법)

  • 김계성;이병천;황우석
    • Journal of Embryo Transfer
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.103-108
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    • 2000
  • The object of this study was to find simple and effective methods for the speculation of vitality and scorsome status of bovine spermatozoa. The eosin-nigrosin staining, trypan blue staining, and naphthol yellow S-erythrosin B staining was ofter used for the speculation of vitality and/or acrosome status of bovine spermatozoa, respectively. This study has shown that the combined trypan blue-naphthol yellow S-erythrosin B staining is more accurate and effective for the examination of acrosome status and vitality of bovine spermatozoa.

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THE PROGNOSIS OF THE TEETH IN THE MANDIBULAR FRACTURE LINES (하악골 골절선상에 위치한 치아의 예후에 관한 연구)

  • Song, Jae-Chul;Chang, Ic-Jun;Chin, Byung-Rho
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.26 no.5
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    • pp.507-513
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    • 2000
  • Objective : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the vitality of the teeth in and adjacent to the mandibular fracture line according to variable conditions of fracture and to establish the protocol of treatment of fracture line teeth. Materials and Methods : The vitality of 97 teeth in fracture line and 104 teeth adjacent to fracture line of 52 patients were invested preoperatively. Of these, 66 teeth in fracture line and 72 teeth adjacent to fracture line were monitored at least 6 months after operation. An electric pulp tester was used to measure pulpal response. The relationships between the vitality of teeth in variable time(preoperation, immediate post-operation; within 1 week after operation, and 6 months after operation) and variable conditions of fracture(horizontal, vertical gap of fracture line, the number of fracture line)were evaluated statistically. Result : The vitality of fracture line teeth in the 6 months after operation statistically differed by the vertical gap of fracture line and the number of fracture line. The vitality of fracture line adjacent teeth in the immediate post-operation only statistically differed by the vertical gap of fracture line. There were statistically differences between preoperative EPT value and vitality of fracture line teeth on 6 months after operation. There were 5 cases of complications including periapical and periodontal abscess. Of these, only one tooth was extracted and the others were well treated with endodontic treatment and subgingival curettage. Conclusion : It is recommended to retain teeth and to monitor the vitality of teeth in and adjacent to fracture line, unless there is an absolute indication for extraction.

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A New Sort of Study upon Devices Life Span Advancement Techniques with Wireless Sensor Communities

  • KRISHNA, KONDA HARI;NAGPAL, TAPSI;BABU, Y. SURESH
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.7
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    • pp.51-56
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    • 2022
  • In the previous years, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have increased expanding consideration from both the clients and scientists. It is utilized as a part of different fields which incorporate ecological, social insurance, military and other business applications. Sensor hubs are battery fueled so vitality imperatives on hubs are extremely strict. At the point when battery gets released, sensor hub will get detached from remaining system. This outcomes in connection disappointment and information misfortune. In a few applications battery substitution is likewise impractical. Consequently, vitality proficient strategies ought to be outlined which will upgrade lifetime of system and precise information exchange. In this paper, diverse wellsprings of vitality dissemination are recorded trailed by vitality effective systems to improve lifetime of the system.

A Study on the Analysis of Elements of Interior Environmental Planning for Cultural Vitality of Underground Space (지하공간의 문화적 활성화를 위한 실내 환경계획요소의 분석에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Hyo-Chang;Han, Jung-Ho;Ha, Mi-Kyoung
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.19 no.5
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    • pp.234-242
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    • 2010
  • In order to make an effective use of spatial resources in the city, detailed environmental plan strategies based on 'culture' are needed. An integral part of city spaces-'underground space' serves as one of the spatial resources with much effective usage potentials. Hence, 'underground space' needs cultural vitality. The purpose of this study is to propose an thorough indoor environmental plan guideline for the cultural vitality of 'underground space'. The methods used to conduct research include precedent study reviews and survey. Through this research, following conclusions are drawn. First, to promote cultural vitality at the 'underground space', it must be transformed into the cultural public place to be utilized for cultural activities by residents. Second, the 'underground space' requires 'concept of eco-friendly space for clean environment'. Third, 'safe environment' concept must be installed in the 'underground space' to promote the cultural vitality. Fourth, the 'underground space' requires 'complex/block level network plans between cultural spaces in addition to horizontal/vertical walking network between cultural environments in ground level and underground spaces. Fifth, the 'underground space' requires underground public cultural space plan through 'reasonable underground development with considerations of the facilities related to education, culture and history'. Sixth, 'public cultural space plan for various cultural spaces' and 'supply of space for cultural activities for residents and design plan for mutual culture exchange' are necessary.

Effects of Hand Massage on Depression, Self-esteem and Vitality of the Elderly Patients in Convalescent Hospital (마사지가 요양병원 입원노인의 우울과 자아존중감, 생기에 미치는 효과)

  • Kim, Hye-Jeong;Lee, Kang-Yi
    • The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.202-209
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of hand massage on depression, self-esteem and vitality in elderly patients in convalescent hospitals. Methods: This study employed a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The subjects were 24 elderly patients in the experimental group and 25 in a control group in a convalescent hospital located in G city. Data were collected using a questionnaire that relied on the geriatric depression scale (short form) by Sheikh and Yesavage; the self-esteem scale by Rosenberg; and the vitality scale used by Johnson and revised by Oh. The experimental group were treated with a general hand massage using only carrier oil on both hands for 10 minutes a day for seven days. The control group was given no treatment. The collected data were analyzed using t-test, $x^2$-test, and Fisher's exact test with SPSS Win Version 18.0. Results: The results are as follows: The experimental group showed a significant improvement in depression, self-esteem and vitality than the control group. Conclusion: The results showed that hand massage was an effective intervention program for depression, self-esteem and vitality of elderly patients in convalescent hospitals.