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The Analysis of Muscle Activities on the Lower Limb during Wearing Functional Insole (다기능성 인솔 착용 시 하지의 근활성도 분석)

  • Park, Jae-Young
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.327-336
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze muscle activities on functional insole with diet effect. Originally, ten healthy female subjects with an average age of 23.2 year(S.D=1.1), weight of 49.7 kg(S.D=4.9), height of 163.2 cm(S.D=3.5) and a shoe size of 237.5 cm(S.D=4.9) were participated in this experiment. Ten healthy females walked on a treadmill(speed=about 4.2 km/h) wearing two different insole types. Muscle activities data was collected using the EMG operating system. The surface EMG signal for tibialis anterior(TA), gastrocnemius(GA), vatus lateralis(VL) and biceps femoris(BF) were acquired at the RMS(10 Hz, 350 Hz) using Noraxon Telemyo DTS system(Noraxon inc, USA). This study processed the data using the Windows SPSS ver.17.0 to get an independent t-test, with the setting, p<.05. Analysis of muscle activity were measured and calculated during walking. The results are as follow: Functional insole wearing were increased muscle activities significantly from Tibialis anterior(TA) during total gait cycle. Normal distribution was demonstrated in total step of stances period. One foot standing position showed decreased muscle activity. Two foot standing position was demonstrated with gastrocnemius and biceps femoris. As a result of the analysis, Functional insole will inerease the diet effect in the use of four muscle groups.

A Study on the Sensory Evaluation and Nutritional Analysis of Functional Laver Added with Sericulture Powder (양잠산물분말을 첨가한 조미김의 영양성분분석에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Ae-Jung;Yuh, Chung-Suk;Woo, Koung-Ja;Kang, Young-Lim;Lim, Young-Hee;Kim, Mi-Won;Kim, Moung-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.416-420
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    • 2005
  • This study was carried out to make functional laver added with sericulture powder which have a effect of prevention adult diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertention, and obesity. In our lab. a lot of study have been performed about functional effect of sericulture(mulberry leaf, silkpeptide and silkworm) for examples decrease of serum cholesterol, triacylglyceride and control of serum glucose in rat. sericulture powder was prepared by pulverizing freeze-dried. Functional laver samples were prepared, and the sensory evaluation quality, physical characteristics and mineral contents of those were compared. In case of overal quality of sensory evaluation, silkpeptide powder laver was lower than other samples. The content of moisture of functional laver added with sericulture powder samples(control, sample 1, 2, 3) were 0.30, 0.98, 0.24 and 0.28%, respectively. The content of crude protein of functional laver added with sericulture powder samples were 40.50, 44.10, 56.75, and 62.50%, respectively. The content of crude fat of functional laver added with sericulture powder samples were 4.00, 4.10, 4.00 and 4.40%, respectively. The content of ash of functional Laver added with sericulture powder samples were 7.07, 7.53, 7.60 and 7.27%, respectively. The content of calcium of functional laver added with sericulture powder samples were 219, 253, 224 and 229mg/100g, respectively. The content of potassium of functional laver added with sericulture powder samples were 1879, 1919, 1890 and 1907mg/l00g, respectively. The content of iron of functional laver added with sericulture powder samples were 18.03, 18.23, 18.46 and 18.53mg/100g, respectively. The content of zinc of functional laver added with sericulture powder samples were 1.86, 4.47, 4.57 and 5.64mg/100g, respectively. The content of manganese of functional laver added with sericulture powder samples were 4.50, 8.50, 7.00 and 6.00 mg/100g, respectively. It was concluded that this functional laver added with sericulture powder is low calorie, high protein and high mineral health food which have a preventive effect of adult disease.

The interrelationship between the functional characteristics and the intelligent personal assistant (지능형 개인비서(IPA)의 기능특성과 사용의도의 연관성)

  • Kim, Chan-Woo;Suh, Chang-Kyo
    • The Journal of Information Systems
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.163-188
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    • 2017
  • Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically analyze the factors affecting the intention to use the IPA focusing on functional characteristics. Based on the research result, this research has significance in that it not only suggested strategic guidelines for the related business operators, it also helped identify the factors that will influence the intention to use an intelligent personal assistant centering on the functional characteristics of the IPA. Design/methodology/approach Accordingly, in an attempt to identify factors that will influence the intention to use the intelligent personal assistant, we proposed a research model, together with a corresponding hypothesis, which incorporates the functional characteristics (personalization, anthropomorphism, autonomy, communication ability, contextual offer) and perceived enjoyment of the intelligent personal assistant into a technology acceptance model. To verify the research hypothesis of this research, we have conducted a questionnaire survey with individuals who have used an intelligent personal assistant as target. And with the data collected from 215 copies of the questionnaire survey, we have carried out a path analysis using the PLS structural equation. Findings As a result, it turned out that, of the IPA functional characteristics, personalization had a positive effect on perceived usefulness, autonomy had a positive effect on perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Also, communication ability had a positive effect on perceived ease of use and perceived enjoyment, and anthropomorphism and contextual offer had a positive effect on perceived ease of use and perceived enjoyment and turned out to be major factors that increased the use intention of intelligent personal assistant.

The effect of IT functional quality on operational quality and organizational performance (정보기술의 기능품절이 운영품질과 조직성과에 미치는 영향)

  • Ju, Ki-Jung;An, Bong-Geun
    • Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.137-147
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    • 2011
  • In this study, an analysis was conducted to investigate the process how information technology(IT) quality affects organizational performance. Acquisition of IT by itself is not sufficient for the improvement of organizational performance, which additionally requires the operations activity using IT to meditate between IT and organizational performance. This study classified the IT quality into functional quality and operational quality. The functional quality is defined as intrinsic characteristics of IT itself while the operational quality is defined as effective support of IT for organizational management activities. Our research model proposed that the functional quality has indirect effect meditated by the operational quality on organizational performance. The statistical test using structural equation modelling in empirical research showed insignificant direct effect and significant indirect meditation effect of the functional quality on organizational performance via the operational quality. This paper concludes with contribution of this study, managerial implication of the research findings and further research issues.

Effect of Alpinia officinarum on the Formation of Advanced Glycation Endproducts and Aldose Reductase Activity

  • Lim, Soon-Sung;Kim, Hye-Mi;Kim, Sun-Young;Jeon, Young-Eun;Lee, Yeon-Sil;Kang, Il-Jun
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.190-196
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    • 2009
  • The inhibition effects of an Alpinia officinarum (AO, Zingiberaceae) on the formation of advanced glycation end products, aldose reductase, and scavenging effect on 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazil (DPPH) radical for the prevention and/or treatment of diabetic complications were investigated. The ethyl acetate fraction of AO was the most effective among all fractions. Through the tests with electron impact-mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance, two compounds (compound 1 and 2) finally obtained from the ethyl acetate fraction of AO were identified as galangin (1) and kaempferide (2), respectively. In addition, the compound 1 and 2 and the ethyl acetate fraction were compared for the prevention effect on advanced glycation end products, aldose reductase, and the scavenging effect on DPPH radical. The ethyl acetate fraction was significantly more effective than the 2 compounds for those preventive activities.

The Effect of Functional Disability on Ego Integrity and Depression among the Elderly in the Residential Care Facility (장기요양시설 노인의 기능장애와 자아통합감, 우울과의 관계)

  • Lee, HyunJi;Nam, HyunJoo
    • 재활복지
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.49-63
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the association of functional disability, ego integrity and depressive symptoms, and analyze the mediating effect of ego integrity among the elderly, residing in the long-term care facilities. The data were collected by using non-random purposive and convenient sampling methods and 247 elderly who reside in the nursing home care, located in Daegu city and Kyungpook provinces participated in this study. Findings of this study indicates that there are statistically significant relationships among functional disability, ego integrity and depressive symptoms of participants. In addition, the mediating effect of ego integrity on the relationship between functional disability and depressive symptoms is statistically significant and shows partial mediating effect. Based on the findings of this study, possible practice implications for improving functional and mental health of the elderly in residential care home and recommendation for further study were provided.

Effect of Balance Training on Metabolic Syndrome Indicators and Functional Fitness (밸런스트레이닝이 대사증후군 지표 및 기능적 체력에 미치는 영향)

  • Soon-Gi, Baek
    • Journal of Industrial Convergence
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    • v.20 no.11
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    • pp.213-219
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of balance training on metabolic syndrome indicators and functional fitness. For this purpose, a 12-week balance training was conducted for 16 elderly women who usually complain of back and shoulder pain. In addition, of the 16 subjects, 8 were classified into the exercise group and 8 into the control group, and the effectiveness of the training program was verified. As a result of examining the metabolic syndrome index and functional fitness before and after 12 weeks of balance training, the following results were obtained. First, a significant interaction was shown in the metabolic syndrome index before and after 12 weeks of balance training. Second, there was a significant interaction in functional fitness before and after 12 weeks of balance training. This confirmed that balance training had a positive effect on functional fitness along with positive changes in metabolic syndrome in elderly women. In the future, it is necessary to clarify the effect of balance training through the expansion of the training period and measurement variables.

Effect of Consumption Value of Restaurant Service on Consumer Satisfaction: Focusing on Consumer Experiences at a Chinese Franchise Restaurant (외식서비스에 대한 소비가치가 소비자만족에 미치는 영향: 중국 프랜차이즈 레스토랑 소비자경험을 중심으로)

  • Sun, Wan Lu;Hwang, Hyesun;Hong, Ji Hyung
    • Human Ecology Research
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    • v.58 no.2
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    • pp.177-186
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    • 2020
  • This study examined consumer experiences on consumption value for the restaurant service and the effect of consumption value on consumer satisfaction. Consumption value was composed of four values: functional, social, emotional, and epistemic. Participants consisted of 407 consumers who live in Shanghai and have experience eating at Haidilao restaurant. The results of this study suggested that the perceived consumption value of the restaurant service varies by the socio-demographic backgrounds of consumers. Consumer satisfaction is affected by the epistemic, emotional, and functional values of the restaurant service. The effect of epistemic value on consumer satisfaction with restaurant service was the highest among all consumption values followed by emotional and functional values. There was no significant effect of social value on consumer satisfaction. This study showed that consumers pursue various values in the restaurant services which had a greater influence on consumer satisfaction than the functional value related to the primary purpose of restaurant services. As the consumer experience diversifies along with the globalized food service industry, it is necessary to improve the consumer satisfaction of restaurant services by investigating what values and experiences consumers pursue. The results of this study contribute to a consumer-oriented service design of restaurants by illuminating consumers' experiences with consumption values that influence consumers' satisfaction with the overall restaurant service.

Effectiveness of Shortwave Therapy in Management of Knee Osteoarthritis : A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (무릎 뼈관절염의 단파치료 효과 : 무작위임상시험의 메타분석과 체계적 고찰)

  • Lee, Jae-Hyoung;Cho, Hyuk-Shin;Song, In-Yong
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.26 no.5
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    • pp.331-343
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of short-wave therapy (SWT) for treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA) as compared to placebo and control, and to assess the question of whether the effects are related to the mode, dosage, and application method. Methods: We searched randomized, placebo-controlled trials using electronic databases. We also manually reviewed sources in order to identify additional relevant studies. Results: Eight studies (597 participants) with OA were included in the meta-analysis. Pulse SWT had a significant effect on pain relief compared with control treatment, while did not favour compared with the placebo group. Pulse SWT had a significant effect on functional improvement compared with control and placebo treatment. Continuous SWT had no effect on pain relief and functional improvement. Capacitive SWT a significant effect on pain relief, functional improvement, and muscle strength. Continuous and capacitive SWT had increased muscle strength significantly. We found no clinical significance of all outcomes except pain and functional improvement in pulsed SWT with low dose. There was no difference in adverse events. None of the participants experienced any serious adverse events. Conclusion: Low dose pulsed SWT provided a short-term clinical benefit for pain relief and functional improvement. Pulsed SWD with low and high dose had effects on pain and function. There seems to be a placebo effect. We found significant effects on pain and function in capacitive SWT. Despite some positive findings, this analysis lacked data on how effectiveness is affected by mode, dosage, and application method of SWT. Further well-designed clinical studies are required in order to confirm the effectiveness of SWT.