• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.132-139
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• 2011

Evidence of the association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and metabolic syndrome (MeS) remains uncertain and incongruent. This study aimed to determine the association between 25(OH)D and MeS among Jordanian adults. A complex multistage sampling technique was used to select a national population-based household sample. The present report deals exclusively with adults aged > 18 years who had complete information on all components of MeS (n = 3,234). A structured questionnaire was used to collect all relevant information. Anthropometric, clinical, and laboratory measurements were obtained. MeS was defined according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) definition. Of the total, 42.0% had MeS and 31.7% had 25(OH)D < 30 ng/ml. In a stratified analysis, the prevalence of MeS did not differ significantly between subjects with low and normal 25(OH)D levels for men and women in all age groups. In the multivariate analysis, the odds of MeS were not significantly different between subjects with low and normal 25(OH)D levels (OR = 0.85, 95% CI: 0.70, 1.05, P-value = 0.133). The association between 25(OH)D and MeS remained non-significant when 25(OH)D was analyzed as a continuous variable (OR = 1.004, 95% CI; 1.000, 1.008, P = 0.057) and when analyzed based on quartiles. None of the individual components of MeS were significantly associated with 25(OH)D level. This study does not provide evidence to support the association between 25(OH)D level and MeS or its individual components. Prospective studies are necessary to better determine the roles of 25(OH)D levels in the etiology of MeS.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.43-55
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• 2023

This study was conducted to understand the seasonal patterns and variation of the copepod community in the Anma Islands of Yeonggwang, Yellow Sea, with a focus on seasonal surveys to assess the factors affecting their occurrence. Throughout the survey period, Acartia hongi, Paracalanus parvus s. l., and Ditrichocorycaeus affinis were dominant species, while Acartia ohtsukai, Acartia pacifica, Bestiolina coreana, Centropages abdominalis, Labidocera rotunda, Paracalanus sp., Tortanus derjugini, Tortanus forcipatus occurred differently by season and station. As a results of cluster analysis, the copepod communities were distinguished into three distinct groups: spring-winter, summer, and autumn. The results of this study showed that the occurrence patterns of copepod species can vary depending on environmental conditions (topographic, distance from the inshore, etc.), and their spatial occurrence patterns between seasons were controlled by water temperature and prey conditions. One of the physical mechanisms that can affect the distribution of zooplankton in the Yellow Sea is the behavior of the Yellow Sea Bottom Cold Water (YSBCW), which shows remarkable seasonal fluctuations. More detailed further studies are needed for clear grounds for mainly why to many Calanus sinicus in the central region of the Yellow Sea are seasonally moving to the inshore, what strategies to seasonally maintain the population, and support the possibilities of complex factors.

• 인간식물환경학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2020

The purpose of this research is to strengthen rural community empowerment by creating a tourism farm as a plan to reduce relative poverty and to improve the quality of life by creating jobs and increasing the income of local residents in underdeveloped countries. To do so, literature review, stakeholder interviews, on-site investigations, focus-group interviews, a project meeting for residents and a questionnaire survey were performed and analyzed and the results were as follows. First, Uganda has the potential to increase agricultural production based on its warm climate, fertile land and abundant natural resources. The quality of life of local residents is expected to be improved by realizing high-added values through the convergence of the conventional existing agricultural industry and other industries if the agricultural technology is properly transferred based on abundant labor force and low labor expenses. Opportunities for the success of the project can be spread to other rural villages across the country. Second, since local residents are now cultivating sugar cane, cassava, matoke, banana, coffee and so on as a farm owner, tourism agriculture with high-added values can be promoted by vitalizing communities based on farming technology to be transferred and a cooperative farm. It is also necessary to implement a rural community empowerment project to do so. Third, the university that is the cooperative partner of the project is positively considering to train experts by establishing a community development department, and, if necessary, a technical training center to educate the general public, which is expected to create synergic effects through the convergence of education, agriculture and tourism.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.24-37
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 커뮤니티 가든의 다양한 국내외 사례 및 선진 연구동향에 대해서 알아보고, 커뮤니티 가든의 개념에 대해서 참가자그룹이 주체적으로 운영해 나가면서 안전한 먹거리를 생산할 수 있는 커뮤니티의 장의 확보,지역을 활성화해 나가는 새로운 형태의 도시녹지 확보방안, 도시재생운동의 의미로서 정의해 보았다. 나아가 열악한 복지관 환경을 개선하기 위한 목적으로 실험적으로 시도하여 조성한 장애인복지관 옥상의 커뮤니티 가든 사례지를 대상으로 하여 이의 계획 및 공사과정, 파트너십 참여, 사업비용 분담 등의 과정을 고찰하였다. 본 실험적 조성사업의 예산확보를 비롯한 전 과정은 부산그린트러스트와 100만평문화공원조성범시민협의회가 주관 하였다. 공동모금회를 통한 스탠다드챠타드 SC제일은행의 50%의 기금분담과 자원봉사의 참여, 그리고 부산시와 사하구의 행정적 지원, 그 외에 다양한 파트너십에 의한 참여의 시도 및 역할 분담은 커뮤니티 가든 실험적 조성의 핵심이 되었다. 조성된 커뮤니티 가든의 공간은 장애인복지관 이용자들의 먹거리생산, 도시농업체험 프로그램에의 참여,원예치료, 커뮤니티의 장과 문화공간의 제공이란 점에서 성과가 있었다. 나아가 옥상형 커뮤니티 가든은 이동식과 고정식 플랜터를 조합 응용한 저비용형 옥상커뮤니티 가든의 개발이란 점에서 그 의미를 찾을 수 있었다. 본 연구에서 검토한 복지관의 옥상을 활용한 실험적인 커뮤니티 가든 조성사례는 도시환경의 개선, 커뮤니티 장의 확보, 도시재생 및 도시녹지의 확보 측면에서도 유익한 것으로 나타났으며, 이는 앞으로 커뮤니티 가든의 활성화에 기여할 수 있는 기초자료로서 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.449-458
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• 2024

Selective fascicular involvement of the median nerve trunk above the elbow leading to anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) syndrome is a rare form of peripheral neuropathy. This condition has recently garnered increased attention within the medical community owing to advancements in imaging techniques and a growing number of reported cases. In this article, we explore the topographical anatomy of the median nerve trunk and the clinical features associated with AIN palsy. Our focus extends to unique manifestations captured through MRI and ultrasonography (US) studies, highlighting noteworthy findings, such as nerve fascicle swelling, incomplete constrictions, hourglass-like constrictions, and torsions, particularly in the posterior/posteromedial region of the median nerve. Surgical observations have further enhanced the understanding of this complex neuropathic condition. High-resolution MRI not only reveals denervation changes in the AIN and median nerve territories but also illuminates these alterations without the presence of compressing structures. The pivotal roles of high-resolution MRI and US in diagnosing this condition and guiding the formulation of an optimal treatment strategy are emphasized.

• 한국지역지리학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.97-110
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• 2013

본 연구는 부산 북구 화명동을 대상으로 농촌에서 도시로의 전환에 따라 나타나는 공간구조의 변화 과정을 고찰하고 화명동 내외부의 관점에서 획일화, 위계화 등 공간구조의 재구성에 따른 문제점과 특성을 파악해 보고자 하였다. 산업화, 도시화로 인한 도시공간의 팽창으로 농촌에서 도시로 변한 화명동은 고유의 자연환경, 자연마을 등이 사라지고 주거, 상업지역 등으로 바뀌었다. 이에 따라 역사적, 구체적 장소는 사라지고 개발과 발전이라는 명목 하에 전국 어디서나 볼 수 있는 아파트를 중심으로 연출되는 공간의 균질화와 획일화가 이루어졌다. 하지만 주민들의 힘과 노력으로 지켜낸 화명동 고유의 역사와 관습, 기억과 흔적들 그리고 생태하천으로 변모시킨 대천천 등에서 화명동만의 특이성을 드러내고 있었다. 또한 동질적인 농촌공간이었던 화명동은 아파트 공급주체와 규모, 산업시설의 종류와 분포, 주민들의 구성 등의 측면에서 이질적이고 다층적인 도시공간으로 변하였으며 이는 공간뿐 아니라 주거, 교육, 문화 등의 세분화, 위계화를 야기하고 있었다. 특히 대규모 아파트밀집지역으로 개발된 화명3동은 화명2동과 큰 격차를 드러냈으며 과거 중심지였던 화명2동은 주변화 되고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 화명2동에는 생태주거공동체와 교육문화공동체를 중심으로 살기좋은 마을을 만들기 위한 주민들의 움직임과 노력이 있음을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Clinical Nutrition Research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.7-20
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• 2023

Creating a complex balance between dietary composition, circadian rhythm, and the hemostasis control of energy is important for managing diseases. Therefore, we aimed to determine the interaction between cryptochrome circadian clocks 1 polymorphism and energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII) on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in women with central obesity. This cross-sectional study recruited 220 Iranian women aged 18-45 with central obesity. The 147-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to assess the dietary intakes, and the E-DII score was calculated. Anthropometric and biochemical measurements were determined. By polymerase chain response-restricted length polymorphism method, cryptochrome circadian clocks 1 polymorphism was assigned. Participants were categorized into three groups based on the E-DII score, then categorized according to cryptochrome circadian clocks 1 genotypes. The mean and standard deviation of age, BMI, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were 35.61 ± 9.57 years, 30.97 ± 4.16 kg/m², and 4.82 ± 5.16 mg/dL, respectively. The interaction of the CG genotype and E-DII score had a significant association with higher hs-CRP level compared to GG genotype as the reference group (β, 1.19; 95% CI, 0.11-2.27; p value, 0.03). There was a marginally significant association between the interaction of the CC genotype and the E-DII score with higher hs-CRP level compared to the GG genotype as the reference group (β, 0.85; 95% CI, -0.15 to 1.86; p value, 0.05). There is probably positive interaction between CG, CC genotypes of cryptochrome circadian clocks 1, and E-DII score on the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein level in women with central obesity.

• 정보관리학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.77-106
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• 2018

본 연구는 도서관의 구체적이고 실제적인 폐교 활용방안에 앞서, 폐교 현황과 활용 사례를 기반으로 최근 도서관의 폐교 활용 트렌드를 파악하고 도서관의 폐교 활용 가능성 및 방향성을 확인하고자 하였다. 사례조사를 통하여 폐교를 활용한 도서관 건립은 복합문화공간 제공, 친환경적 공간 제공, 지역 커뮤니티 장소 제공 등 기존의 공공도서관과는 또 다른 특색을 가진 도서관으로 재탄생할 수 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 연구 결과를 기반으로 향후 도서관의 폐교 활용 방향을 다음과 같이 제시하였다: 지역경제 기여와 지역의 재활성화 기회 제공, 지역주민을 위한 생활 밀착형 친화형 공간, 노인복지 요양서비스 귀농 생활 등과 연계한 공간의 재활용, 폐교를 활용한 부가 가치 창출과 지역 비즈니스 창출, 환경친화적 공간으로 구성, 복합문화공간의 형태로 구성된 통합적인 공간으로 활용, 지역의 커뮤니티 센터 역할 수행, 지역의 요구를 충족 보완할 수 있는 공간으로 재활용.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.217-226
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• 2006

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify nursing interventions performed by public health nurses in health centers. Method: Data was collected by the taxonomy of Nursing Intervention Classification(NIC 3rd: 486 nursing interventions) from 131 public health nurses in health centers and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Result: As its result, more than 50% of public health nurses performed 137 nursing interventions at least monthly. The most frequently used intervention class was 'activity and exercise management', followed by 'physical comfort promotion', 'community health promotion', 'life span care', 'coping assistance', 'Self care facilitation', 'information management', 'nutrition support', 'community risk management' and 'patient education'. One hundred twenty nursing interventions were rarely performed by 90% or more of the nurses. Most of them were the physical complex domain. Conclusion: In conclusion, 137 interventions were performed by public health nurses at least monthly. NIC is helpful to build a standardized language for public health nursing.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권11호
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• pp.1495-1505
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• 2023

The western honeybee Apis mellifera L., a vital crop pollinator and producer of honey and royal jelly, faces numerous threats including diseases, chemicals, and mite infestations, causing widespread concern. While extensive research has explored the link between gut microbiota and their hosts. However, the impact of Varroa destructor infestation remains understudied. In this study, we employed massive parallel amplicon sequencing assays to examine the diversity and structure of gut microbial communities in adult bee groups, comparing healthy (NG) and Varroa-infested (VG) samples. Additionally, we analyzed Varroa-infested hives to assess the whole body of larvae. Our results indicated a notable prevalence of the genus Bombella in larvae and the genera Gillamella, unidentified Lactobacillaceae, and Snodgrassella in adult bees. However, no statistically significant difference was observed between NG and VG. Furthermore, our PICRUSt analysis demonstrated distinct KEGG classification patterns between larval and adult bee groups, with larvae displaying a higher abundance of genes involved in cofactor and vitamin production. Notably, despite the complex nature of the honeybee bacterial community, methanogens were found to be present in low abundance in the honeybee microbiota.