• 교육시설 논문지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.25-31
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• 2020

The reasons for studying the case of Japan are as follows. First, the increases in the aged population is similar to the case of Korea, and consumers are aging as the population ages. Second, the structure of industry in Japan is very similar to Korea, which describes the fact that the share of the manufacturing industry decreases but the service industry (e.g., medicine, finance, and insurance) increases. Third, Japan is considered as the best predictive model for forecasting the future of closed schools in Korea because the GNI gross income per capita is relatively close to the one of Korea among the several neighboring countries. The purpose of this study is to analyze the current extent of utilizing closed schools in Japan and, based on the analysis, to provide basic data on the use of closed schools in Korea in the future. The types of closed schools can be classified into education facilities, social welfare facilities, cultural facilities, public sports facilities, income growing facilities, and others. Based on the classification, the analyses of the characteristics of each type for the facilities are presented. and When the utilization status of closed schools in Japan is analyzed, 363 schools were utilized (51.4%) in 2003, means the lowest utilization rate of the target year, after that 4198 schools (70.6%) were utilized in 2015. The utilization ratio is steady increased.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.1233-1238
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• 2010

현재의 조명 산업은 반도체 LED를 이용한 R(빨강), G(초록), B(파랑)를 각각 제어 연출하여 대형화, 시스템화 되어가고 있다. 조명 산업의 통신 제어 표준인 DMX512(ANSI E1.11) 프로토콜은 기본적으로 조명 단말기를 구별할 수 있는 주소가 필요하다. 기존의 방식은 이 주소를 조명 단말기에 어떠한 형태(Dip Switch, EEPROM에 저장, PROM에 저장)로든 부여하여 서로를 구별하고, 통신으로 전송되어온 자신의 색상 데이터를 통신 선로에서 얻을 수 있었다. 또한, 통신 규약에 의하면 DMX512 통신 프로토콜의 전기적인 특성상 조명 단말기 32개 마다 스프리터(splitter)가 필요하게 된다. 즉, 512채널이 전부 연결된다면 최대 16개의 스프리터가 필요하게 된다. 본 논문은 DMX512 프로토콜에서 이러한 단점을 해결하기 위하여 모든 단말기를 직렬로 연결하여 조명제어용 Auto-Addressing 갖는 지능형 조명 단말기를 개발하였다. 각 단말기에 주소 부여에 대한 불편함을 해소하였고, 스프리터의 사용 또한 필요없게 하였다. 또한 이 개발품을 반도체 LED 조명 단말기에 적용하여, ON-OFF제어, 디밍제어, 순차제어, 무지개제어 등이 동작하는 것을 확인하였고, 이를 바탕으로 상용화하였다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.73-83
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• 2017

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the CSR activities of small enterprises in hospitality and tourism industry in South Korea. Since previous research on CSR activities has considerably focused on large enterprises whereas small enterprises have relatively less attention, this study aims to explore the characteristics of small enterprises in hospitality and tourism industry and their CSR activities. Research design, data, and methodology - The population of interest for this study was social enterprises registered in Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency (2016), and it was used to verify the social enterprises which has a certification for social enterprises. From 1672 companies in total, the sampling frame was a database with 117 companies in hospitality and tourism industry. This study investigates social enterprises' CSR activities on the company's official websites (e.g., company reports, magazines, the news articles, and interviews). The websites of the selected enterprises in hospitality and tourism industry were analyzed for examining CSR activities by the quantitative content analysis. All of the CSR activities in small social enterprises were classified into six dimensions based on the stakeholder theory. Results - The findings of this study provide the characteristics of the 117 small social enterprises and their specific CSR initiatives. A total of eight main business lines were identified: 1) fair travel, 2) leisure/sports, 3) accommodation/camping, 4) medical tourism, 5) exhibitions/art events/cultural events, 6) leisure activities for vulnerable social groups, 7) Korean traditional culture, and 8) ecotourism/agricultural tourism. The CSR initiatives were classified into six dimensions: 1) environment, 2) employment, 3) multicultural families and vulnerable social groups, 4) local community, 5) economic prosperity, and 6) product. Conclusions - This study revealed the special CSR initiative examples of small enterprises in hospitality and tourism industry. Small social enterprises participate in CSR activities mainly related to their own business lines. Moreover, these enterprises are more closely embedded in their local community development, job creation and education for local residents and vulnerable social groups, and traditional heritage preservation. The findings of this study provide theoretical and practical implications and they can contribute to enrich CSR with literature for small enterprises in hospitality and tourism industry.

• 방송공학회논문지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.620-628
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• 2020

하이라이트를 자동으로 예측 하는 문제는 영상을 사람이 직접 편집하는 시간과 비용 문제를 해결하기 위해 필요한 기술이다. 본 논문에서는 하이라이트 구간 내에서 하이라이트 판단 여부에 영향을 주는 특정 부분에 집중하기 위해 앙상블 모델을 제안한다. 우리의 모델은 하나의 단일 모델만으로는 충분히 학습하기 어려운 중요한 정보를 앙상블을 통해 더 많은 유용한 특징들을 얻을 수 있다. 앙상블을 이루는 단일모델들은 오디오와 이미지 정보를 결합하여 다양한 영상의 특징들을 추출한다. 직접 수집한 e스포츠 경기 영상과 야구 경기 영상을 통해 하이라이트 예측 성능이 개선됨을 확인한다.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제25권8호
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• pp.450-461
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• 2022

A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled clinical study was used to determine the cognitive functions related to working memory (WM) and antioxidant properties of fermented Laminaria japonica (FLJ) on healthy volunteers. Eighty participants were divided into a placebo group (n = 40) and FLJ group (n = 40) that received FLJ (1.5 g/day) for 6 weeks. Memory-related blood indices (brain-derived neurotrophic factor, BDNF; angiotensin-converting enzyme; human growth hormone, HGH; insulin-like growth factor-1, IGF-1) and antioxidant function-related indices (catalase, CAT; malondialdehyde, MDA; 8-oxo-2'-deoxyguanosine, 8-oxo-dG; thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, TBARS) were determined before and after the trial. In addition, standardized cognitive tests were conducted using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Batteries. Furthermore, the Korean Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (K-WAIS)-IV, and the Korean version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-K) were used to assess the pre and post intake changes on WM-related properties. According to the results, FLJ significantly increased the level of CAT, BDNF, HGH, and IGF-1. FLJ reduced the level of TBARS, MDA, and 8-oxo-dG in serum. Furthermore, FLJ improved physical activities related to cognitive functions such as K-WAIS-IV, MoCA-K, Paired Associates Learning, and Spatial Working Memory compared to the placebo group. Our results suggest that FLJ is a potential candidate to develop functional materials reflecting its capability to induce antioxidant mechanisms together with WM-related indices.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.175-181
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• 2016

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate age-related changes of multi-finger synergy during a constant force production task with and without an additional mechanical constraint. Method: Fourteen elderly subjects (age: $78.50{\pm}4.63yrs$, height: $157.29{\pm}8.97cm$, weight: $65.13{\pm}6.93kg$) and 14 young subjects (age: $21.13{\pm}1.35yrs$, height: $171.57{\pm}8.43cm$, weight: $70.29{\pm}16.77kg$) participated in this study. The subjects were asked to place their index and middle fingers on two force transducers fixed on a small non-moving teeterboard and produce 10 N by pressing the sensors while watching force feedback on a computer screen under the no additional constraint condition (NAC). The subjects also performed the same task with an additional mechanical constraint (AC) where the subjects were asked to balance a teeterboard that could be rotated by finger forces. An uncontrolled manifold approach was used to calculate within-trial and between-trial multi-finger synergy indices, variance in uncontrolled subspace ($V_{UCM}$), and variance in subspace orthogonal to UCM subspace ($V_{ORT}$). Two-way repeated measured ANOVA was performed with the within-factor of task condition (with and without an additional constraint) and the between factor of groups (elderly and young). Results: The elderly group showed significantly increased within-trial $V_{ORT}$ in AC compared with NAC (p < .05) while the young group showed no significant difference between AC and NAC. There was no significant group difference for within-trial $V_{UCM}$. Between-trial $V_{ORT}$ remained unchanged between groups and conditions. However, between-trial $V_{UCM}$ for the elderly group significantly decreased in AC as compared to NAC, along with no significant difference for the young group. For multi-finger synergy, there was no significant group difference of within-trial synergy. However, between-trial synergy for the elderly group significantly decreased in AC as compared to NAC (p < .05). Conclusion: Our results indicate that aging decreased consistency (i.e., ability to perform the task on a moment-to-moment basis) with an additional mechanical constraint. In addition, aging was associated with decreased multi-finger synergy on a trial-to-trial basis.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.199-207
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• 2018

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Fermented Laminaria japonica (FL), a type sea tangle used as a functional food ingredient, has been reported to possess cognitive improving properties that may aid in the treatment of common neurodegenerative disorders, such as dementia. MATERIALS/METHODS: We examined the effects of FL on scopolamine (Sco)- and ethanol (EtOH)-induced hippocampus-dependent memory impairment, using the Passive avoidance (PA) and Morris water maze (MWM) tests. To examine the underlying mechanisms associated with neuroprotective effects, we analyzed acetylcholine (ACh) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, brain tissue expression of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR), cAMP response element binding protein (CREB) and extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1/2 (ERK1/2), and immunohistochemical analysis, in the hippocampus of mice, compared to current drug therapy intervention. Biochemical blood analysis was carried out to determine the effects of FL on alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), and triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) levels. 7 groups (n = 10) consisted of a control (CON), 3 Sco-induced dementia and 3 EtOH-induced dementia groups, with both dementia group types containing an untreated group (Sco and EtOH); a positive control, orally administered donepezil (Dpz) (4mg/kg) (Sco + Dpz and EtOH + Dpz); and an FL (50 mg/kg) treatment group (Sco + FL50 and EtOH + FL50), orally administered over the 4-week experimental period. RESULTS: FL50 significantly reduced EtOH-induced increase in AST and ALT levels. FL50 treatment reduced EtOH-impaired step-through latency time in the PA test, and Sco- and EtOH-induced dementia escape latency times in the MWM test. Moreover, anticholinergic effects of Sco and EtOH on the brain were reversed by FL50, through the attenuation of AChE activity and elevation of ACh concentration. FL50 elevated ERK1/2 protein expression and increased p-CREB (ser133) in hippocampus brain tissue, according to Western blot and immunohistochemistry analysis, respectively. CONCLUSION: Overall, these results suggest that FL may be considered an efficacious intervention for Sco- and EtOH-induced dementia, in terms of reversing cognitive impairment and neuroplastic dysfunction.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제63권2호
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• pp.453-460
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• 2021

Oxytocin (OXT) and serotonin (5-HT) are essential neurotransmitters associated with the behavior of animals. Recently, we found that the plasma concentration of OXT is positively correlated with horse docility and friendliness toward humans. However, the relationships between the neurotransmitters and other temperaments such as fearfulness, dominance, and trainability are unknown. This study aimed to identify whether the plasma concentration of OXT or 5-HT is correlated with fearfulness, dominance, and trainability of horses. Blood samples of 34 horses were collected at the Horse Industry Complex Center of Jeonju Kijeon College. The concentration of OXT and 5-HT was measured in the plasma samples using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. The fearfulness, dominance, and trainability of horses were scored by three professors who were very familiar with the horses. One-way analysis of variance with the least significant difference post-hoc analysis was used to compare the scores for fearfulness and dominance among groups. The trainability of horses was compared using the student t-test. The 5-HT was negatively correlated with dominance, but it had no relation with fearfulness. The OXT appeared to be negatively correlated with fearfulness and dominance in horses. Furthermore, OXT was positively correlated with the trainability of horses. Additionally, 5-HT appeared to enhance trainability. In conclusion, the concentration of OXT or 5-HT in horse blood plasma can be used as a biomarker to monitor the fearfulness, dominance, or trainability of horses.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권5호
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• pp.1094-1104
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• 2023

Aggression in horses may cause serious accidents during riding and non-riding activities. Hence, predicting the temperament of horses is essential for selecting suitable horses and ensuring safety during the activity. In certain animals, such as hamsters, plasma melatonin concentrations have been correlated with aggressive behavior. However, whether this relationship applies to horses remains unclear. To address this research gap, this study aimed to evaluate differences in the plasma melatonin concentrations among horses of different breeds, ages, and sexes and examine the correlation between plasma melatonin concentrations and the temperament of the horses, including docility, affinity, dominance, and trainability. Blood samples from 32 horses were collected from the Horse Industry Complex Center of Jeonju Kijeon College. The docility, affinity, dominance, and trainability of the horses were assessed by three professional trainers who were well-acquainted with the horses. Plasma melatonin concentrations were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The consequent values were compared between the horses of different breeds, ages, and sexes using a three-way analysis of variance and least significant difference post hoc test. Linear regression analysis was employed to identify the relationship between plasma melatonin concentrations and docility, affinity, dominance, and trainability. The results showed that the plasma melatonin concentrations significantly differed with breeds in Thoroughbred and cold-blooded horses. However, there were no differences in the plasma melatonin concentrations between the horse ages and sexes. Furthermore, plasma melatonin concentrations did not exhibit a significant correlation with the ranking of docility, affinity, dominance, and trainability.

• 마케팅과학연구
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.80-88
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• 2010

相当多的调查目的是为了证明股东资产值和一些市场战略之间的关系. 之前的研究包括关于股票价格表现和广告之间的关系, 顾客服务学, 新产品介绍, 研究与开发, 名人转让, 品牌感知, 品牌价值评估, 公司名称变化, 以及运动相关的赞助者地位. 另一个据调查可以对股东资产值产生影响的因素是内含特殊体育事件的电视广告, 例如超级杯. 调查指出以超级杯为题材做了广告的公司股票价值都有所提升. 报告给出广告投资和股东价值提升之间的关系, 作为既普通又特殊的事件, 令人吃惊的是调查关注的奥林匹克运动会的相关广告投资以及之后的效果对股东价值的影响效果较小. 然而调查结果显示奥林匹克运动会的主办地却备受关注, 另外所受关注的是赛事的电视广播进行期间广告的财政稳固. 著名的包括Peters (2008), Pfanner (2008), Saini (2008), and KellerFay Group (2009). 这篇论文提出了有关在2000, 2004以及2008年夏季奥林匹克运动会期间在美国国家广播中进行过电视广告宣传的客户的研究.以下为所验证的五个假设: 假设一: 2008, 2004和2000年在美国电视广播中播放奥运广告的公司股票价格在同期比斯坦普500股票价格指数表现要好. 假设二: 奥运相关股票价格比斯坦普500股票价格指数在整个广告播放期间都表现的更好, 播放期间是指从奥运开始前的周一到当年年底. 假设三: 奥运相关股票价格比斯坦普500股票价格指数长期都表现的更好, 长期是指从奥运开始前的周一第二年的年中. 假设四: 在没有奥运会的期间, 奥运相关股票价格和斯坦普500股票价格指数间没有明显差异. 假设五: 在美国电视广播中播放奥运广告的公司的当年年报比其他非奥运年份要好. 本研究记录在过去三届奥运会期间做广告公司的股票价格(北京奥运, 雅典好运, 悉尼奥运). 我们通过Google和电视网络(例如NBC)来确定这些广告. NBC在过去的三届奥运会获得了在美国转播权. 我们使用互联网来确定这些做过广告的品牌的母公司. 股票价格是通过使用Yahoo财经频道来获得的. 本文所使用的所有的信息都是被公开的信息. 总共有117个奥运广告在2008, 2004和2000年在美国播放. 细节可以从图例1中获得. 结果表明这些奥运相关股票在奥运期间以及奥运前期比斯坦普500股票价格指数表现要好. 相同的结果也可以在奥运开始以后到当年年底, 以及之后半年的记录中获得. 价格压力, 信号理论, 高收视率, 以及企业的刺激战略都对这一个结果有着贡献. 论文最后为广告商和研究者提出了建议并对以后的研究提出了方向.