• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.134-147
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• 2011

This research was motivated to provide the Korean apparel companies doing business in China with some basic data useful to the development of their apparel commodities. As a result of selecting the standard or 'A' somatotype based on the body measurement data of the Chinese women in their early 20's and then, analyzing the correlated distribution and the most frequent intervals, it was found that 'height 160,' 'bust circumference 84' and 'waist circumference 66' were most prevalent. It was found that their average body measurements almost coincided with the standard '160A-84/66.' As discussed above, the researcher selected 13 women corresponding to '160A-84/66' in reference to 2008 body measurement data, and chose 6 women among them secondarily. Then, the researcher comparatively analyzed the direct measurement data and the 3D measurement ones, while analyzing the vertical/horizontal sagittal and Median plane section drawings, it was found that Subject 4 showed the most common somatotype data, while her upper body bent backwards reflected the population most properly.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.435-446
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• 2014

This study was conducted to develop an optimal composite recipe of nutritional cookies containing Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) powder. Rice powder was partially substituted with Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) powder to reduce its content. The optimal sensory composite recipe was determined by 3 concentrations of Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) powder, butter, and sugar, using the central composite design. In addition, the mixing condition of Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) powder rice cookies was optimized by subjecting the cookies to a sensory evaluation and instrumental analysis using the response surface methodology (RSM). The effects of the addition of the three variables on the quality of Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) rice powder cookies were assessed in terms of color, hardness, sweetness and sensory evaluation. The results of the sensory evaluation produced values very significant for flavor, texture, sweetness, appearance, and overall quality (p<0.05). The results of instrumental analysis showed significant values in moisture content, spreadability, sweetness (p<0.01), lightness, redness, and hardness (p<0.001). As a results, the optimal sensory ratio of Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) rice cookies was determined to be Chinese artichoke (Stachy sieboldii Miq) powder 4.22 g, butter 120.00 g, and sugar 130.00 g.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.10-21
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• 2014

This study is conducted to investigate the effects of Chinese artichoke powder on the antioxidant activities and the quality characteristics of tofu. Tofus are being prepared with different amounts of Chinese artichoke powder in ratios of 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8% according to the soy milk quantity. According to the increasing contents of Chinese artichoke powder, the yield and turbidity of tofus are significantly increased (p<0.001) whereas the pH levels of tofus are significantly decreased (p<0.001). In terms of color, the L, a and b values are significantly decreased with increasing Chinese artichoke powder concentrations (p<0.001). From the texture profile analysis of the tofus, the chewiness, gumminess and cohesiveness of tofus are significantly decreased (p>0.01) according to the levels of added Chinese artichoke powder content. The contents of isoflavones such as daidzin and genistin are significantly increased with increasing concentrations of Chinese artichoke powder (p<0.001). The microstructure of tofus is being examined by SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope). In the sensory test, the sample which contains 0.4% of Chinese artichoke powder is ranked significantly higher (p>0.001) than the other groups according to several sensory parameters such as appearance, color, flavor, taste, texture and the overall preferences.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Costume
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• v.56 no.2 s.101
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• pp.45-55
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• 2006

The purposes of this study were to identify clothing attitudes and purchasing motives according to consumption orientation of Chinese middle aged women. The results of this study were as follows: 1. Factors of shopping orientation were rich & fashion, economy & profit, traditional virtue & leisure utilizing, and frugality & pragmatism. Chinese middle aged women were classified into practicality pursuit group, material & fashion pursuit group, conservative leisure utilizing group, and negative stagnating group. 2. Factors of clothing attitudes were fashion, self-confidence & symbol, politeness, comfort, and luxury. Practicality pursuit group considered politeness of clothing more and did not purchase impulsively, but material & fashion pursuit considered many factors of clothing attitudes most. Conservative leisure utilizing group considered economy most, but negative stagnate group considered less. 3. Factors of clothing purchasing motives were fashion & conformity, fitness, impulse, and practical needs. Practicality pursuit group purchased clothing because of practical needs, but material & fashion pursuit group purchased of fashion & conformity, fitness, impulse, and practical needs.

• Korean Journal of Human Ecology
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.145-157
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to identify Chinese university women's appearance management characteristics and clothing purchasing behavior. A self-administered questionnaire was used. Research period was 15th - 30th March. Frequencies, percent, factor analysis, cluster analysis, ANOVA, chi-square test were done. The results of study were: 1. The factors of appearance management characteristics were food management, skin care, weight control & tooth correction, nail & hair care, and use of identity kits. The factors of clothing selection criteria were outlook & appropriateness, management & service, fashion & brand, and individuality & price, and factors of information resources were marketer oriented & neutral and consumer oriented & store. 2. Chinese university women were segmented into positive appearance management group, food & skin management group, nail care & identity kits using group, and appearance management stagnated group. Positive appearance management group selected their clothing to pursuit individuality & relaxation, fashion, and conformity, considered fashion or brands more, used various information sources. Food & skin management group purchased their clothing for conformity. Nail care & identity kits using group considered management & service of clothing more, utilized consumer oriented & store information more. 3. Positive appearance management group were younger, and spent more pocket money and for their appearances. Food & skin management group were older, but nail care & identity kits using group were older. Appearance stagnated group spent less pocket money and appearance management.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• v.16 no.7
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• pp.2981-2986
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• 2015

Background: Despite many epidemiological studies on the effects of dietary antioxidant micronutrients on risk of cervical cancer, the findings remain uncertain and little evidence is available for serum nutrient markers. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between serum carotenoid, retinol and tocopherol concentrations and risk of cervical cancer among Chinese women. Materials and Methods: We conducted a hospital-based case-control study in which 358 adults (158 incident cases and 200 controls) were recruited from Xinjiang, China. Serum levels of carotenoids (${\alpha}$-carotene, ${\beta}$-carotene, ${\beta}$-cryptoxanthin, lycopene and lutein/zeaxanthin), retinol, and tocopherols (${\alpha}$-tocopherol and ${\gamma}$-tocopherol) were assessed by reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. Results: We found inverse associations between serum carotenoid (${\alpha}$-carotene, ${\beta}$-carotene, and lutein/zeaxanthin) and tocopherol (${\alpha}$-tocopherol) concentrations and the risk of cervical cancer after adjusting for potential confounders, but a null association for retinol. The ORs for 1-SD increase were 0.71 (95 % CI: 0.56-0.92; p=0.003) for total carotenoids and 0.75 (95 % CI: 0.60-0.94; p=0.008) for total tocopherols. Conclusions: These results show that higher serum concentrations of some carotenoids and tocopherols are associated with a lower risk of cervical cancer among Chinese women.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.376-388
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• 2011

The purpose of this study is to examine the types and characteristics of Chinese indigo dyed designs performed until today in private houses of Chinese minority races and to examine the modern value of traditional dyeing crafts of minority races by investigating the cases of utilizing modern private Chinese indigo dyed designs. As the research methodology for theoretical study about the history of Chinese traditional pattern dyeing, the origin, types and characteristics of Chinese indigo dyed designs, the preceding research data, photo data, and Internet data were utilized, and for the empirical research on Chinese traditional dyeing techniques and the cases of utilizing today Chinese indigo dyed designs, the on-site survey on Guizhou and Yunnan was conducted during February and March 2008 and the data were collected and analyzed. Based on the results of this research, it was found that Chinese indigo dyed designs represented Chinese traditional pattern dyeing, which was inherited and developed mainly in Chinese minority races and Chinese. It could be seen that according to geographical distribution and characteristics of each race, the types and characteristics of dyeing techniques were formed, which are classified into the batik of the Miao of Guizhou in the Chinese southwestern region, the tie-dyeing of Bai of Yunnan, and Chinese blue calico(resist printing) of Chinese private houses in the Hunan and Huseo regions, and these represent the three typical Chinese dyeing techniques today. Based on the results of empirical research on the utilizing cases, focusing on the traditional living handicrafts of Chinese minority races, traditional cultural articles, and artworks, the modern values such as practical, cultural, and artistic values of Chinese indigo dyed designs could be rediscovered.

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.1-21
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• 2004

This research suggest the correspondent sizes of female ready-made clothes to export to China on the basis of those of Korean women's ready-made clothes. The following is the concrete coverage of this research: $\cdot$ Analyze the physical measurements and body types of the women in their 30s and 40s in the area of Ningbo, Jeolgang Province in China. $\cdot$ Compare the body measurements of Chinese and Korean women. $\cdot$ Hold compensation measurement by an basic torso pattern test to raise precision of the direct and indirect body measurements. $\cdot$ Establish the corresponding and representative sizes of women's ready-made clothes to go to China. $\cdot$ Make basic torso pattern and sample clothes reflecting representative sizes. $\cdot$ Hold adjustment and compensation through the wearing evaluation by Chinese consumers on the spot. $\cdot$ Finally suggest the correspondent sizes of women's ready-made clothes to export to China.

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.137-151
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• 2005

The purpose of this study is to analyze body types of Chinese women and provide concrete information of body compatibility improvement of Chinese adult female clothing product to domestic ready-made clothes companies. As for the method of this study, statistical analysis is made of 111 items. This is done from June 23 to August 07, 2004. 1381 female subjects from age 19 to 50 participated in this study. They all live in Beijing and Shanghai in China. Data was analyzed by used SPSS/WIN10.0 Program. The results of this study are as follows. The important city(Beijing and Shanghai) the significant difference which body measuring hits especially appeared. The area dwelling woman in Shanghai appeared the height region and head region relation item a lot. The area dwelling woman in Beijing measuring appeared a lot from wide thick circumference length angle item. The upper half of body horizontal and vertical length compared to route with the obesity somatotype person it was investigated with the thing.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.31 no.7
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• pp.1148-1156
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• 2007

This study were examined Chinese size system and fitness for women's suits of Korean brands produced by the manufacturers operating in China. The results are as follows. 1. One manufacturer used Chinese size system for women's suits among those manufacturers in China. And the rests individually adopted different size system of various ways. 2. Chinese women almost satisfied fitness and size system for suits of Korean brand. Especially, they satisfied fitness and size system for jacket more than the other apparel items. Pants was the worst item of fitness satisfaction. 3. Size assortment of each items was very different for each manufacturers which extended their business in China. And the smallest size was more produced than the other size in many manufacturers. 4. Most of the women's suits manufacturers of Korean brand in China, were collected consumers' informations for fitness and size satisfaction through their salespersons. Most of them replied that they were repairing items which were not in good fitness.