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Survey of Work Experiences and Practices of Occupational Therapists in the Mental Health Field: A Focus on Physical Function Enhancement Interventions (정신건강 분야에서 근무하는 작업치료사의 업무 경험 및 실태조사: 신체기능 향상 중재를 중심으로)

  • Kim, Min-Jee;Kim, Young-wook;Kim, Jun-hyeok;Kim, Ga-hee;Choi, Hong-seok;Moon, Kwangtae
    • Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.53-65
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    • 2023
  • Objective : This study aimed to identify the experiences and practices of occupational therapists in mental health and provide interventions for improving body function in individuals with mental illness. Methods : Data were collected from mental health therapists between November 7 and November 14, 2022. A survey was distributed via email and 46 responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlations. Results : The majority were female (58.7%), aged 20-30 years (84.8%), working in mental health centers (41.3%), and undergoing mental health occupational therapy training (91.3%). They had 1-3 years of mental health experience (65.2%) and were commonly involved in programs (71.1%), case management (62.2%), and administration (57.8%). Interventions for physical functioning were common (73.9%), including group interventions (41.2%), such as stretching, aerobic exercise, and walk training, and individual interventions (38.1%), such as walking, stretching, and aerobic exercise. Conclusion : Occupational therapists play a crucial role in enabling individuals with mental illness to engage in daily life activities. However, relevant studies in this field are lacking. This study emphasizes the importance of mental health occupational therapy and the need for evidence-based services for physical function improvement interventions to provide more effective treatments for mental illnesses.

Improving the Efficiency of the EWF-file Imaging Time from a Cryptographic Perspective (암호학적 관점에서의 EWF 파일 이미징 효율성 개선 방안 연구)

  • Shin, Yonghak;Kim, Dowon;Lee, Changhoon;Kim, Jongsung
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information Security & Cryptology
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.911-919
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    • 2016
  • Compared to the past, the current disk storages have dramatically increased and extremely many data are transferred on the network everyday. In spite of the anticipation that such development will be continued, there have been lack of studies for improving the data-imaging time in terms of the digital forensics. In this paper, we firstly investigate the time due to hash functions during the data Imaging and secondly propose a method for improving the efficiency of the EWF-File imaging time from a cryptographic perspective.

Detection of Fragment Length Polymorphism of the VNTR Loci D1S80 and D2S123 by PCR Amplification, PAGE and Silver Staining

  • Nam, Hyun-Suk;Kim, Eun-Hee;Yoon, Wan-Hee;Lee, Kong-Joo
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.359-362
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    • 1995
  • The highly polymorphic variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) loci in the human genome are informative markers for the genetic characterization of individuals in the paternity test and forensic science as well as for the study of human disease. In this study, VNTR loci D1S80 and D2S123 have been amplified by PCR and the amplified length polymorphic alleles were detected with a discontinuous vertical PAGE system and silver staining. For explicit DNA typing, PCR optimization, in which amplification efficiencies are similar over a wide range of allele sizes, non-specific amplifications are minimal, and new longer alleles have high amplification efficiency, has been performed by changing the PCR reaction buffer composition and thermal cycling conditions. It turned out that adding an appropriate amount of Tween 20 and NP40 to the PCR reaction buffer and raising the annealing temperature to $68^{\circ}C$ in thermal cycling made it possible for optimal VNTR loci amplification. A modified PAGE system for VNTR separation was established. Under these conditions, new longer alleles in the 01580 locus were discovered and 025123 pattern changes in colorectal tumors were observed. These technical tips are valuable for detecting various amplified fragment length polymorphisms.

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Optimization of a Multiplex DNA Amplification of Three Short Tandem Repeat Loci for Genetic Identification

  • Ryu, Jae-Song;Noh, Jae-Sang;Koo, Yoon-Mo;Lee, Choul-Gyun;So, Jae-Seong
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.10 no.6
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    • pp.873-876
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    • 2000
  • Short tendem repeat (STR) loci have been used in the field of forensic science. There are literally hundreds of STR systems which have been mapped throughout the human genome. These STR loci are found in almost every chromosome in the genome. They may be amplified using a variety of PCR primers. In this study, a DNA genotyping system based on the multiplex amplification of highly polymorphic STR loci was developed. Three STR loci with nonoverlapping allele size ranges have been utilized in the multiplex amplification including the Neurotensin receptor gene, D21S11, and Human tyrosine hydroxylase gene. The optimal condition for triplex PCr was obtained in a solution with a total volume of $25{\mu}l$ containing 2.0 U of Taq polymerase, 3 mM of $MgCl_2$, $300{\mu}M$ of dNTP, 10 pmole of each primer set, an annealing temperature of $62^{\circ}C$, and 35 cycles. The optimized condition was successfully employed in a family paternity test.

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Plastic mechanism analysis of vehicle roof frames consisting of spot-welded steel hat sections

  • Bambach, M.R.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.52 no.6
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    • pp.1085-1098
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    • 2014
  • Plastic mechanism analysis of structures subjected to large deformation has long been used in order to determine collapse mechanisms of steel structures, and the energy absorbed in plastic deformation during such collapses. In this paper the technique is applied to vehicle roof structures that undergo large plastic deformation as a result of rollover crashes. The components of such roof structures are typically steel spot-welded hat-type sections. Ten different deformation mechanisms are defined from investigations of real-world rollover crashes, and an analytical technique to determine the plastic collapse load and energy absorption of such mechanisms is determined. The procedure is presented in a generic manner, such that it may be applied to any vehicle structure undergoing a rollover induced collapse. The procedure is applied to an exemplar vehicle, in order to demonstrate its application in determining the energy absorbed in the deformation of the identified collapse mechanisms. The procedure will be useful to forensic crash reconstructionists, in order to accurately determine the initial travel velocity of a vehicle that has undergone a rollover and for which the post-crash vehicle deformation is known. It may also be used to perform analytical studies of the collapse resistance of vehicle roof structures for optimisation purposes, which is also demonstrated with an analysis of the effect of varying the geometric and material properties of the roof structure components of the exemplar vehicle.

A study for USIM Forensic Tools (USIM 포렌식 툴에 관한 연구)

  • Lim, Jae-Yoon;Yun, Seung-Hwan;Lim, Sun-Hee;Yi, Ok-Yeon;Lim, Jong-In
    • Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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    • 2007.10d
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    • pp.71-76
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    • 2007
  • 정보 통신기술의 발전으로 단말기와 네트워크에 독립적인 부가서비스를 이용할 수 있는 개방형 가입자인증 카드인 USIM(Universal Subscriber Identification Module) 카드가 이용되고 있다. 모바일 정보기기의 성능 향상으로 다양한 기능이 추가되고 USIM에 저장된 개인정보의 중요성이 부각되어 범죄 도구로 이용될 가능성이 높아 졌으며 법정 증거자료로서의 중요성도 증가되었다. 모바일 포렌식은 기존의 데이터 저장장치와는 다른 파일시스템을 가지고 있기 때문에 거기에 맞는 전용 포렌식 툴들이 필요하며, USIM과 관련된 범죄가 일어날 때, 자료의 복구와 빠른 검사를 통해 법적 증거화 시킬 수 있는 USIM 포렌식 틀을 요구한다. 본 논문에서는 USIM의 기본적인 구조와 파일시스템을 분석하고 USIM 포렌식 관점에서 증거화 시킬 수 있는 다양한 유형과 절차들을 알아보고, 현재 사용 중인 USIM 포렌식 툴들에 대해 비교 분석한다.

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Factors Influencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Crime Scene Investigators (경찰 과학수사요원의 외상 후 스트레스 장애 발생 영향요인)

  • Nho, Seon Mi;Kim, Eun A
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.47 no.1
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    • pp.39-48
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to verify the relationships among social support, resilience and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and especially to identify factors influencing PTSD in police crime scene investigators. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used, with a convenience sample of 226 police crime scene investigators from 7 Metropolitan Police Agencies. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires during July and August, 2015. Data were analyzed using t-test, ${\chi}^2$-test, Fisher's exact test, and binary logistic regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 21.0 program. Results: The mean score for PTSD in police crime scene investigators was 13.69 .11 points. Of the crime scene investigators 181 (80.1%) were in the low-risk group and 45 (19.9%) in high-risk group. Social support (t=5.68, p<.001) and resilience (t=5.47, p<.001) were higher in the low-risk group compared to the high-risk group. Logistic regression analysis showed that resilience (OR=4.74, 95% CI: 1.57~14.35), and social support (OR=2.13, 95% CI: 1.23~3.69) are effect factors for PTSD low group. Conclusion: For effective improvement of PTSD in police crime scene investigators, intervention programs including social support and strategies to increase should be established.

Covariance Structure Analysis on the Impact of Job Stress, Psychological Factors and Sleep Quality on Fatigue Symptoms among Fire Fighters (소방공무원의 직무스트레스, 사회심리적 요인 및 수면의 질이 피로수준에 미치는 영향에 대한 공분산 구조분석)

  • Lee, Hyun-Joo
    • Journal of Digital Contents Society
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.489-496
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    • 2018
  • This article is to examine the influence of occupational stress, socio-psychological factors and quality of sleep on fatigue symptoms from firefighters in fire service. The correlation coefficients were obtained by a tool of Pearson analysis, and covariance structure analysis was performed on the factors affecting the level of fatigue symptoms. This result suggests that the level of firefighters' fatigue symptoms in fire service. has a causal effect with occupational stress, socio-psychological factors and quality of sleep. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the work environment and to increase organizational support to deal with firefighters' fatigue in fire service.

Association of Violent Experience and Resilience with Burnout in Emergency Medical Technicians (119구급대원의 폭력경험과 탄력성이 소진에 미치는 영향)

  • Jang, Tae-Un;Lee, Myung Kyung
    • Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.227-235
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: This descriptive correlational study investigated the effects of violent experience and resilience on burnout in emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Methods: The participants were 160 EMTs working in fire stations (safety center and local center) located in U, B, and D city. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, independent t-test, ANOVA, $Scheff{\acute{e}}$ test post-hoc analysis, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics 20.0. Results: The number of EMTs getting into ambulances was significantly associated with violent experience, resilience, and burnout. Position of EMTs was significantly associated with both resilience and burnout. In the multiple regression analysis, the subscales of durability and optimism in resilience were significantly associated with burnout after controlling for confounding variables. Conclusion: This study indicated that improving durability and optimism in resilience was important to cope with experience of violence and to prevent burnout in EMTs.

The Potential Roles of Cyclooxygenase-2 and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 in Cytomegalovirus-Infected Atherosclerotic Aorta and Coronary Artery

  • Eom, Yong-Bin
    • Biomedical Science Letters
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.123-131
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    • 2003
  • Inflammation appears to have a major role in the development of atherosclerosis. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is involved in the inflammatory response via the generation of prostanoids that, in turn, are involved in the production of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). This study hypothesized that a vascular infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) may induce a chronic inflammatory reaction and activated inflammatory cells may express inflammatory mediators such as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and matrix metalloproteinases-9 (MMP-9). To confirm the hypothesis, the immunohistochemical stains for CMV late antigen, COX-2, MMP-9, macrophage, and T-lymphocyte were performed on CMV-infected atherosclerotic lesions. The immunoreactivity for COX-2 and MMP-9 was evident in all cases of atherosclerosis along with plaques, mainly in macrophages/foamy cells, intimal and medial smooth muscle cells, and endothelial cells of the intima. Within the intima, the increased immunoreactivity for COX-2 and MMP-9 was colocalized to the area stained with CMV late antigen. Sections from control specimens showed no immunoreactivity for CMV late antigen, COX-2 and MMP-9. These data seem to support the hypothesis that CMV may participate in a pathogenetic mechanism for atherogenesis or progression of atherosclerosis.

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