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A Case Study on Quality Improvement of the Food Services for Staff -Focused on Food Waste Reducing- (직원 급식서비스의 질 향상 사례 연구 -잔반 줄이기 중심으로-)

  • Lee, Seung-Rim;Jang, Yu-Gyeong
    • Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.25-33
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    • 2004
  • The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of the food waste reducing campaign on food service. For this purpose, the author analyzed the quantity of food waste before and after the Quality Improvement(QI) activity and investigated employees' satisfaction with food service. Statistical data analyses were completed using the SPSS 11.0 program. The results can be summarized as follows : The number of employees who used the food service was 374.29$\pm$25.120 before QI and 332.89$\pm$27.274 after QI, so it decreased significantly after QI. The daily quantity of waste food was 39.52$\pm$3.060kg before QI and 19.58$\pm$4.825kg after QI, so it decreased significantly after QI. The quantity of waste food per person was 105.84$\pm$8.907g before QI and 59.07$\pm$15.125g after QI, so it decreased significantly after QI. Among 7 items related to employees' satisfaction, the taste of food was 3.30$\pm$0.890 before QI and 3.51$\pm$0.665 after QI, so it improved significantly after QI. No significant difference was found in the variety of menus, saltiness, temperature and compatibility of side dishes and tableware hygiene but employees appeared to be more satisfied with these items after QI. Employees' satisfaction with kindness/appearance did not show a significant difference but employees appeared to be less satisfied with it after QI.

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The clinical efficacy of thoracolumbar fascia release for shoulder pain

  • Choi, Don Mo;Jung, Ji Hye
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.55-59
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    • 2015
  • Objective: This study aimed to elucidate the effects of thoracolumbar fascia release (TLFR) on the degree of pain and disability in patients with shoulder pain. Design: Randomized control trial. Methods: Thirty subjects with shoulder pain participated in this study. They were allocated to TLFR group (n=15) and manual physical therapy (MPT) group (n=15). Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) and the score on the visual analogue scale (VAS) were measured before and after TLFR. Results: In the TLFR group, the degree of shoulder pain as indicated by SPADI measured after the intervention significantly differed from that before the intervention (p<0.05); moreover, in the MPT group, the degree of shoulder pain was significantly lower (p<0.05). The data of the 2 groups before the intervention significantly differed from those after the intervention (p<0.05). SPADI significantly differed within the groups (p<0.05), but not between the groups. The sum of SPADI did not differ significantly between the groups. The VAS scores of shoulder pain measured before the intervention significantly differed from those measured after the intervention (p<0.05) in the both groups. After the intervention, shoulder pain decreased significantly in the TLFR group as compared to that in the MPT group. Conclusions: TLF release was effective in reducing shoulder pain. The results of this study can be applied in clinical practice for TLFR performed to reduce shoulder pain. Further studies will need to be performed to elucidate the effects of TLFR on functional recovery.

Changes in occlusion of indirect restorations according to universal adhesives (범용 상아질 접착제에 따른 간접 수복물의 교합 변화)

  • Byun, Ji-Eun
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Dental Administration
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.7-13
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    • 2021
  • The present randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate changes in occlusion of indirect restorations before and after attachment using resin cement according to universal adhesives. This study included patients who underwent indirect restoration treatment at the Yonsei University Dental Hospital between April and October 2016. Universal adhesives requiring light curing and those not requiring light curing were used in this study. Changes in occlusion before and after adhesion of the indirect restoration were evaluated using articulating paper and shimstock as well as through the discomfort felt by the patients. To analyze the differences between the universal adhesive, Fisher's exact tests were performed using SPSS ver. 22.0 software. Of the 39 cases of indirect restoration, 29 were included in the study. A change in occlusion after adhesion of the indirect restoration was observed in only one case of universal adhesive that required light curing. The patient felt that the occlusion increased after the attachment of the restoration, and it was observed that the occlusion point was different from that before attachment. However, the results of the analysis were not statistically significant. Based on the findings, the universal adhesives did not affect the occlusion before and after indirect adhesion restoration using RelyX Ultimate.

Experimental Study of Bond Characteristics on Slab Reinforcement Corroded Before and After Casting (타설 전과 후에 부식시킨 슬래브 시험체의 철근 부착특성에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Kim, Dae-Il;Cho, Seung-Ho;Chung, Lan
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2001.11a
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    • pp.1035-1040
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    • 2001
  • Recently, Sea-sand containing high levels of chloride is being applied to on reinforced concrete structures due to the exhaustion of river-sand and environmental problems, which affects directly corrosion of rebar in the RC structures. In this paper, characteristics of corroded rebar before and after casting were studied. Test results showed that bond strength of rebar corroded after casting was decreased with increase of corrosion level more rapidly than that of rebar corroded before casting.

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Analysis of Low-leg Activation and Movement of Soccer Players during Kicking Action by Applying Kinesiotaping (축구선수의 킥 동작시 키네시오 테이핑 적용에 따른 하지근활성화 및 동작분석)

  • Kim, Yong-Jae;Mo, An-Na
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.131-143
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    • 2007
  • In this study, we are concluded like this : 5 men who are soccer player of P university in B city measure the Electromyography with an angle of motion according to kinesiotaping's application when practicing in-step kick. When exercising in-step kick, the change of realization of muscle load of lower limbs enhence Gastrocnemius Lateralis and Vastus Medialis in the section of backswing, and improve Tibialis Anterior, Vastus Medialis, Rectus Femoris prior to impact after back-swing. Before impact, it mainly impoved Tibialis Anterior, Vastus Medialis, Rectus Femoris. After impact, it generally improved Gastrocnemius Lateralis, Vastus Medialis. Average integral electromyography value, it was such a small difference(; the difference of the value in Tibialis Anterior, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Medialis) that we can't compare case of after taping than before. In Electromyography, in case of after taping was considerably decreased at Gastrocnemius Lateralis, there was statistically significant difference between before and after. It was a little increased, after taping than before at Knee angle. And degree was a little decreased at Ankle angle. But, It's so delicate difference, there was not statistically significant difference between before and after.

A Study of Recognition of Business Ethics (기업윤리의 인식에 관한 연구 I -생산, 유통, 광고, 판매-)

  • Jang Ik-Sun
    • Management & Information Systems Review
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    • v.8
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    • pp.45-60
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    • 2002
  • Recognition reactions about business area activities of business ethics measurement before and after business ethics educations are as follows: 1. Relativism average in production ethics after education shows the high rates, and deontological theory average shows the low levels. These facts show that period characteristics to respect value diversities are reflected. 2. The high average of justice theory, utilitarianism, relativism in distribution ethics before and after education reflects that fair competitions and multitude happiness are preferred, and situation adaptations about the environment changes are preferred. The low average of egoism and justice theory shows that value systems of minorities are not preferred. 3. The high average of relativism in advertisement ethics before and after education reflects the period characteristics to respect value diversities, and low egoism average shows that ethics standards of examine objects are high. 4. Egoism average in selling ethics before education is high, but this average after education is low. These reflect the fact that business ethics educations are efficient.

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Effects of Acupuncture on Upper Back Myofascial Pain and Pain Pressure Threshold (경견부 근막통증증후군에 대한 침치료 효과와 압통역치의 변화)

  • Cho, Seong-Gyu;Seo, Jung-Chul;Choi, Do-Young;Kim, Yong-Suk
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.18 no.5
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2001
  • Objective : This study was performed to confirm the effects of acupuncture on myofascial pain syndrome(MPS) through the change of visual analogue scale(VAS) and pain pressure threshold(PPT) and the usefulness of pressure algometer on the evaluation of pain. Methods : We perfomed this study with 20 outpatients complaining of upper back pain. Before acupuncture therapy(AT), immediately after AT and 2-3 days after AT, we respectively checked visual analogue scale(VAS) and pain pressure threshold(PPT) through pressure algometer, with patients seated and relaxed. The PPT was checked at major trigger point of upper trapezius, levator scapulae, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, rhomboideus minor. and the patients were needled at the same points and maintained for 15 minutes. Results : VAS of immediately after AT was mild higher than that of before AT, but not significantly different. and VAS of 2-3 days after AT was significantly lower than before AT and immediately after AT. PPT of immediately after AT was lower than before PT, but not significantly different. PPT of 2-3 days after AT was significantly higher than that of before AT and immediately after AT. Also PPT was significantly correlated with VAS. Conclusion : PPT of omen was signicantly lower than that of men. and there was no significant difference by age. PPT was increased according to pain duration. Effectiveness of acupuncture on myofascial pain syndrome through PPT and VAS is showed at 2-3 days after AT rather than immediatly after AT. and pressure algometer is useful for the evaluation of Acupuncture therapy on myofascial pain syndrome.

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Learning Effectiveness according to the Practical Teaching Method, Self-Confidence and Degree of Knowledge Achievement or Aseptic Technique by Nursing Students (간호학생의 무균술에 대한 지식정도 및 자신감과 실습교육 방법에 따른 학습효과)

  • Kim Sun-Ock;Cho Su-Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.7-17
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    • 1999
  • This study investigated the degree of knowledge achievement and self-confidence in aseptic technique as a part of the fundamental nursing practice classes. The subjects were 220 nursing students in a junior college in Chonnam and an applied Quasi-experimental research methodology was used thirty of them comprised an experimental group to examine learning according to the teaching method. Wata were collected over 80 days, from April to June 1988, analyzed using descriptive statistics, percentages, means, t-test, one way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression with the SAS program. The conclusions are as follows. 1. The mean score of the degree of knowledge achievement of aseptic technique of the 220 students was 0.68(possible score 1.0) before the lecture but was 0.88 after lecture(p=.000). 2. The mean score for aseptic technique of the 220 students was 3.41(possible score 5.0) before practice but was 4.27 after practice(p=.000). 3. The correlation of self-confidence before and after practice was relatively low(r=.25, p=.000). 4. The mean score of the degree of knowledge achievement of aseptic technique in the experimental group(selected 30 students) was 0.72 before the lecture but was 0.90 after the lecture. 5. The mean score of self-confidence on aseptic technique in the experimental group(selected 30 students) was 3.18 before practice but was 4.32 after practice(p=.000). 6. The mean score of learning according to the type of teaching to aseptic technique for the experimental group(selected 30 students) was 23.2(possibel score 34) after lecture and presentation, was 27.3 after learning through video tape, was 31.7 after presentation through practice, was 33.7 after first practical training, and was 34 after secondary practical training. As a result of this study, learning methods in the education of fundamental nursing skill effective for knowledge achievement and competence in practicing skill.

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Changes in Clinical Practice Satisfaction of Healthcare Students Before and After COVID-19 (COVID-19 전·후의 보건계열 학생들의 임상 실습 만족도의 변화)

  • Namkoong, Seung;Ro, Hyo-Lyun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.41-50
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    • 2022
  • PURPOSE: This study sought to investigate the change in the satisfaction levels of healthcare students regarding clinical practice before and after the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) outbreak. METHODS: This was a longitudinal survey using a structured questionnaire. The first survey was conducted before the COVID-19 outbreak in April 2018, and the second survey was conducted after the outbreak from May to June 2022. The questionnaire used before and after COVID-19 had the same content and was categorized into the following six factors to determine clinical practice satisfaction: practice guidance, practice environment, practice time, practice evaluation, interpersonal relationships, and effectiveness of practice. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a total of 153 healthcare students (average age: 22.43 ± 1.47 years old), participated from 4 departments: nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and dental hygiene. After COVID-19, 84 students (average age: 22.75 ± 2.87 years old), from the physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, and dental hygiene departments participated in the survey. RESULTS: Clinical practice satisfaction was evaluated considering the factors of practical guidance, practice environment, practice time, interpersonal relationships, and practical effects. It was observed that the satisfaction with clinical practice increased in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and dental hygiene students after COVID-19 compared to the situation before the outbreak. There was no difference seen in the practice time and practice evaluation factors in the occupational therapy department and in the practice time factor in the dental hygiene department before and after COVID. CONCLUSION: In clinical practice under the extremely constrained circumstances imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that the emotional internal response is greater, and the satisfaction with clinical practice appears to be relatively higher than before the outbreak.

Effects of COVID-19 on fashion film - Focusing on comparative analysis of fashion film cases before and after COVID-19 of Prada - (COVID-19가 패션 필름에 미친 영향 - 프라다의 COVID-19 전후 패션 필름 사례 비교 분석을 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Young Uk;Ma, Jin Joo
    • The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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    • v.29 no.5
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    • pp.617-633
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study is to examine emerging trends in fashion films and the impact of COVID-19 through analysis of Prada films produced before and after the initial spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. We selected 40 cases occurring prior to the pandemic, from June to December 2019, and 21 cases occurring since the outbreak, from June to December 2020. To identify relevant trends, we conduct a literature review and examine a range of case studies. First, travel restrictions and confronting activities currently inhibit production. Through our case study analysis, we identify nineteen cases in between before and after COVID-19. Secondly, Prada can be seen to mainly produce episodes and promotional films. Additionally, it develops content showcasing brand values in environmental, cultural, creative, and sport-related fields; intended audiences extend beyond the realm of fashion. Thirdly, a new film category began to develop after the outbreak of COVID-19, namely, narrative films utilizing virtual interactions. According to our analysis results, we expect film production that is increasingly facilitated by virtual communication, technology utilization, and online platforms to continue even after the resolution of COVID-19. New film categories will emerge, and we predict that the gap between the number of cases before and after COVID-19 will narrow.