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An Experience of Korean Consumer's Monitoring on Nanoproducts (국내 나노제품에 대한 시민 모니터링 결과 고찰)

  • Kim, Hoon-Gi
    • Journal of the Korean Vacuum Society
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    • v.19 no.6
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    • pp.442-452
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    • 2010
  • Our team carried out a new program for public engagement on nanotechnology in Korea. We chose 22 monitors, who majored in science or technology and graduated from universities long time ago. Most of them were married and housewives. This 'focus group' had not only general knowledge about science or technology but also much interest in social activities. The 167 nanoproducts to be monitored were for daily life, e.g. home appliances (washing machine, refrigerator, water purifier, etc), clothing, cosmetics, food, toy, and others. And the period of it was one month. The monitors had a sheet with 10 questions, and filled them out in essay form. All of them submitted 2~3 sheets every weekend to our team. Before monitoring, our team had a meeting for introduction and explanation about the potential risk of nanotechnology as well as benefits from it. Another meeting was held after finishing monitoring to share their experience one another. The main results of the monitoring were as follows: the number of nanoproducts describing both the definition of 'nano' and the size of nanomaterials was just 2 (1.2%) the number of them explaining the technical methods enough was 15 (9/0%) the number of them accounting for the reason of functional improvement enough was 14(8.4%); the number of them doubtful as if there would be exaggeration or false knowledge was 27 (16.2%); the number of them commenting potential hazards to human health or environment was almost zero; the number of them describing about safety certification acceptable was 9 (5.4%). The monitors made a proposal containing recommendation to Government and industry. The contents were as follows: industry should make the manual in detail and correctly, Describe Certificate detailed and correctly, Do research on risk and toxicity continually, Educate employee about nanoproducts at consumer's center; Government should make indication of nanoproducts compulsory, Appoint Certificate Authority and make Certificate Mark guaranteeing the safety on nanoproducts, Make detailed explanation about nanoproducts compulsory.

A study of factors influencing sunscreen use among Koreans: application of the Health Belief Model (HBM) (한국인의 자외선차단제 사용에 영향을 미치는 요인 연구 : 건강신념모델(HBM)의 적용)

  • Ji-Won Kim;Seunghee Bae
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.41 no.2
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    • pp.472-483
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    • 2024
  • This study evaluated the attitudes of the Korean population towards sunscreen use through the Health Belief Model (HBM) construct and investigated the psychological factors that influence sunscreen use. For this purpose, an online survey was conducted from 1 November 2023 to 1 January 2024, and a total of 303 participants were collected. The collected data were analysed using SPSS v. 25.0 programme using Cronbach's 𝛼, frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, independent samples t-test, one way ANOVA, Scheffe's test, and multiple regression analysis. The results of the study showed that the mean score of sunscreen use was 3.26±1.384 out of 5, and there was a significant correlation between the variables of the health belief model and sunscreen use (p<.01). Gender, age, and skin colour were also associated with each variable, with women, the elderly, and those with lighter skin tending to be more proactive in sun protection. Multiple regression analyses revealed that self-efficacy (𝛽=.629, p<.001) and perceived vulnerability (𝛽=.139, p<.001), sub-factors of the Health Belief Model, had a statistically significant positive effect on sunscreen use, while perceived barriers (𝛽=-.261, p<.001) had a statistically significant negative effect on sunscreen use. These results may have important theoretical implications for the development and implementation of educational programmes to promote sunscreen use by providing insight into the psychosocial factors that influence sun protection.

An Study on Plant Classification System as Described in the Science Textbook of Elementary and Secondary School (초.중등학교 과학교과서(생물영역)의 식물 분류 체계에 관한 연구)

  • Yeau, Sung-Hee
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.635-641
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    • 1998
  • The purpose of this study was to suggest a new direction of learning method in botany based on the analysis of a classification system and concepts in Science(Biology) textbooks of elementary and secondary school. Elementary and secondary school textbooks of Biology have been analyzed for plant classification system and concepts. Findings are summarized as belows. 1. In textbook of elementary school, the organization of life is grouped into Plantae and Animalia. Learning contents of plant are divided by the size and habitat. However, this system of classification might cause false concepts. Therefore, learning contents should be organized as whether they are flowering plants or not. 2. In a textbook of middle school, the organization of life is grouped into Plantae and Animalia. For a textbook of high school, it is grouped into three kingdoms; Plantae, Animalia and Prorista. With the idea of new age of Life Science, we should change the standards to 5 kingdoms; Plantae, Animalia, Proristae, Fungi and Monera. Moreover, it would be desirable if the concept of plant classification could be explained with a general outline, not by an individual interpretation focusing on characters of species only. In addition to the above indications, a learning course should provide present a standard classification according to a cognitive developemental level. It also has to teach students how to classify plant, in secondary school. Learning materials focusing on algae of the present system, but should be organized based on Seed plants.

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온라인 증권거래 서비스의 고객만족 요인에 대한 실증적 연구

  • Choe, Don-Hwang;Hong, Jae-Beom;Yang, Jeong-Sik
    • Proceedings of the Korea Association of Information Systems Conference
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    • 2005.05a
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    • pp.161-175
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    • 2005
  • 본 연구에서는 온라인 증권거래 서비스 품질과 고객만족 나아가 고객행동을 분석한 연구이다. 이를 위해 설문조사를 실시하였으며 조사원이 직접 증권사 객장을 방문하여 운라인 증권거래경험이 있는 고객을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 이를 위해 40개 증권사, 420여개설문이 회수되었다. 분석결과, 첫째, 온라인 증권거래를 이용하는 고객층을 분석하면, 여성보다는 남성이 온라인 증권거래를 활발히 이용하고 있으며 연령별로는 40대, 50대, 30대 순으로 나타났으며 직업은 대부분 근로생활자가 많이 활용하고 있는 것으로 나타났으며 전체 50%이상이 매일 접속하고 거래하는 것으로 나타났으며 운영 규모는 1천만원이하가 다수로 나타났다. 둘째, 온라인 증권거래 서비스 품질요인으로 지각된 신뢰성, 지각된 편의성, 지각된 유형성, 지각된 응답성 순으로 고객만족에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 지각된 신뢰성은 약속된 서비스를 정확하게 수행하는 능력에 대한 지각으로 나타내며, 지각된 편의성은 온라인증권거래를 이용하기에 얼마나 용이한 지에 대한 지각을 나타낸다. 지각된 유형성은 물적 시설, 장비, 사람, 의사소통 도구의 외형과 같은 부분에 대한 지각을 나타내는 것이다 지각된 응답성은고객을 돕고 즉각적인 서비스를 제공하려는 의지에 대한 지각을 나타낸다. 마지막으로 고객만족은 재이용이나 구전의도에 긍정적인 효과를 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 고객지향적인 온라인 증권거래 서비스 시스템 구축 및 운영이 이용확대에 중요한 요인임을 제시한다. 본 연구는 온라인 증권거래에 대한 고객만족의 탐색적인 연구로써 보다 심도 있는 연구를 위한 기초를 제공하였다는 점과 온라인 증권거래 성과측정요소로써 고객만족에 영향을 미치는 요인을 제시했다는 점에서 의미를 지닌다.에 의해 유도된 single-strand 절단을 억제하였다. 이상과 같이 간세포 일차배양에서 양파추출물은 t-BHP에 의해 유발된 간독성, 간세포 생존율 감소, 지질과산화를 농도 의존적으로 억제시켰고 또한 t-BHP에 의해 억제된 GSH-Px, GSH-Rd 및 catalase의 활성을 증가시켰다. 이와 같이 양파추출물의 간보호 및 항산화 효과는 항산화 효소, 특히 catalase의 활성 증가와 hydroxyl radical에 의해 유도된 산화억제 및 이에 따른 지질과산화 억제에 기인하는 것으로 사료된다.chno-economic paradigm)의 시각에서 제시하는 한국경제의 성장 ${\cdot}$ 고용 ${\cdot}$ 분배를 위한 정책방향은 다음과 같은 동태적발전과정으로 요약할 수 있다 : 기초과학연구능력 확충 ${\rightarrow}$ 소화 ${\cdot}$ 흡수 ${\cdot}$ 개량 ${\rightarrow}$ 토착화 능력의 배양 ${\rightarrow}$ 자체기술개발, 선진기술 도입, 산업간 및 산업내 기술확산, 국제기술협력 ${\rightarrow}$ 기술혁신의 촉진 ${\rightarrow}$ 총요소생산성과 기업경쟁력(자원 및 역량, 프로세스 경쟁력, 품질경쟁력, 시장경쟁력, 고객성과, 시장성과, 재무성과)의 제고 ${\rightarrow}$ 가격경쟁력(임금, 금리, 물류비용, 환율 등)과 비(非)가격경쟁력(디자인, 에프터서비스, 품질, 운송 등)의 제고 ${\rightarrow}$ 국가경쟁력의 제고 ${

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Production and Usage of Korean Human Information in KISTI (KISTI에 있어서 한국인 인체정보의 생산과 활용)

  • Lee, Sang-Ho;Lee, Seung-Bock
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.10 no.5
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    • pp.416-421
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    • 2010
  • The KISTI (Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information) began to produce the Korean human information called Visible Korean and Digital Korean since 2000 because there was no human information in Korea which could represent the physical characteristics of Korean human body. The Visible Korean consists of CT, MR, sectioned and segmented images of Korean human body. We obtained the serially sectioned images by grinding the Korean cadaver in horizontal direction and segmented these images by outlining the inner organs of human. We have produced the sectioned images of Korean male whole body, male head, and female pelvis in2008. The segmentation and 3D reconstruction of these images are now in proceeding. The Digital Korean consists of CT images of about 100 Korean cadavers. These CT images were segmented by individual bone, reconstructed to produce the 3D bone models and the skin surface model was also added. The mechanical properties of individual bones were obtained by measuring the property of individual bone sample. We have distributed these Korean human informations to users in domestic and abroad. About 70 institutes in domestic, and 20 institutes in abroad have used our data in research use and nearly 160 proceedings and articles were published since 2001. We think these human informations have a role of medical information infrastructure that could be used in the field of medical education, biomechanics, virtual reality etc.

Effects of physical activity level on functional fitness in community-residing older adults (지역 거주 노인의 활동 체력과 신체 활동수준의 관련성)

  • Shin, So-Hee;Kim, Yong-An;Kim, Hyun-Soo
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.625-634
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    • 2022
  • The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) level and functional fitness (FF) parameters in community-dwelling older adults aged 65 or above in Korea. Subjects' (M: 1,645; F: 2,394) PA level were assessed using a questionnaire. The subjects were divided into two groups: one below the recommended level of PA(LPA) and one above the recommended level (PA). PA was further classified by intensity level into medium- and high-intensity PA (MIPA and HIPA respectively) groups. FF was assessed based on six test items representing the following fitness areas: lower and upper body strength, agility and dynamic balance, flexibility, aerobic capacity, coordination, and body composition. Of the subjects, 36% met the recommended level of PA. Both MIPA and HIPA were superior to LPA in all FF items(p<.05). The HIPA group was significantly better in terms of agility and dynamic balance, coordination, and lower body strength (only in women) than was the MIPA group(p<.05). In conclusion, PA above the recommended level is needed to maintain functional fitness. In addition, HIPA seems to promote fall-related functional fitness and should be encouraged when safe and feasible.

Moderating Effects of User Gender and AI Voice on the Emotional Satisfaction of Users When Interacting with a Voice User Interface (음성 인터페이스와의 상호작용에서 AI 음성이 성별에 따른 사용자의 감성 만족도에 미치는 영향)

  • Shin, Jong-Gyu;Kang, Jun-Mo;Park, Yeong-Jin;Kim, Sang-Ho
    • Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.127-134
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    • 2022
  • This study sought to identify the voice user interface (VUI) design parameters that evoked positive user emotions. Six VUI design parameters that could affect emotional user satisfaction were considered. The moderating effects of user gender and the design parameters were analyzed to determine the appropriate conditions for user satisfaction when interacting with the VUI. An interactive VUI system that could modify the six parameters was implemented using the Wizard of OZ experimental method. User emotions were assessed from the users' facial expression data, which was then converted into a valence score. The frequency analysis and chi-square test found that there were statistically significant moderating gender and AI effects. These results implied that it is beneficial to consider the users' gender when designing voice-based interactions. Adult/male/high-tone voices for males and adult/female/mid-tone voices for females are recommended as general guidelines for future VUI designs. Future analyses that consider various human factors will be able to more delicately assess human-AI interactions from a UX perspective.

The Minority's struggle for recognition in the life history of Korean-Chinese female leaders (재한 중국동포 여성단체장의 생애사에 나타난 소수자의 인정투쟁)

  • Huang, Haiying;Kim, Youngsoon
    • Asia-pacific Journal of Multimedia Services Convergent with Art, Humanities, and Sociology
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    • v.7 no.9
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    • pp.509-518
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the experience of recognition struggle, which is a positive interaction with Korean society, through the life history research of the researcher ' The study was conducted as a narrative - life history analysis method. Life history data were collected through in-depth interviews. As a result of the study, the lifetime of the life history research subject, as a result of the constant challenge, considered Korea as the opportunity land and voluntarily migrated to Korea. He can analyze Korea as a fierce life to gain recognition by utilizing positive adaptation strategies. In other words, through the positive interaction of recognition struggle, he negotiated with the mainstream society and established his identity through positive experiences. In addition, through group activities, we have endeavored to protect the rights of the individual as well as the whole society and to improve the image and to integrate with the mainstream society. Through this reconstruction of life history, we can understand the life situation of Chinese leaders and know about the qualities they want to receive in Korean society. Therefore, it is suggested that this reconstruction of life history implies social welfare practice.

Auditory User Interface Guideline Development for Industrial Sound Design: focused on Function Preference and Sexual Difference (제조업 사운드 디자인을 위한 청각적 사용자 인터페이스 가이드라인 설계: 기능 선호도 및 성별 차이를 중심으로)

  • Yoo, Hoon Sik;Ju, Da Young
    • Asia-pacific Journal of Multimedia Services Convergent with Art, Humanities, and Sociology
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.193-202
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    • 2017
  • With the growth of Chinese manufacturing industry and strengthening of manufacturing industry in advanced countries, the competitiveness of Korean manufacturing industry has become weak. Accordingly, it is time when energy for new growth is required very strongly. This research is the basic research to construct a cognitive and emotional information system to support sound design in manufacturing industry, and aims to develop AUI (Auditory User Interface) guideline. To fulfill research aims, this research conducted interviews to persons belonging to the manufacturing industry, and analyzed contexts and major characteristics related with AUI design. In addition, this research conducted survey on 269 persons on user preference on representative function of products. By analyzing survey data, this research examined the most suitable melody method for each sound, and difference in user preference between men and women. Based on beep sound, it performed analysis focusing on the number of sounds, melody types, and code. It also extracted AUI guidelines usable when users of the product into male and female. This research has significance in the sense that it built the basic guide data which can support AUI design in manufacturing industry.

Emotional Experience of Korean Urban Elderly in Everyday Lives using Experience Sampling Method: A focus on gender differences (경험표집법을 통해 살펴본 도시노인의 일상생활 경험: 공간/대인맥락과 정서경험에서의 젠더차이를 중심으로)

  • Han, Gyounghae;Son, Jeongyeon
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.1159-1182
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study is to examine everyday emotional experience of urban elderly in Korea. Specifically, this study explores gender differences in the effect of place/location of activity and companionship on the daily emotional experience. Data were collected from 148 urban elderly (men=76, women=72) in Seoul, using Experience Sampling Method(ESM). The unit of analysis was the self-report and in total 5,530 self-reports were provided. The statistical methods used for the data analyses were descriptive statistics, t-test, χ2 verification, and ANOVA. The major findings are as follows. First, the elderly in Korea spend a quite substantial portion of their time at home, and they spend the largest share of their time in company with their spouse. Second, women report higher intensity of stress and irritation than men in terms of overall emotional experience. Third, the effect of activity location and companionship on emotional experience turned out to be different depending on gender. Emotional experience of daily lives and overall quality of life are shown to be inter-related. Based on these findings, this study provides a significant implication that situational contexts of experience should be considered in order to understand the daily emotional experience of the contemporary Korean elderly.