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국내 프랜차이즈 기업의 CSR 단계별 평가 및 제고 방안 (The Study on Evaluation of Franchise Corporate Social Responsibility)

  • 박진용;채단비;임지원
    • 한국프랜차이즈경영연구
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    • 제5권1호
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    • pp.109-141
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    • 2014
  • 최근 기업의 사회적 책임 활동에 관한 소비자의 관심은 꾸준히 증가하고 있으며, 이러한 소비자 차원에서의 CSR 이행 여부는 기업의 제품 혹은 서비스에 대한 전반적인 이미지로 평가된다. 뿐만 아니라 이는 기업의 매출액에 직·간접적으로 영향을 미치기도 한다. 이와 더불어 기술력의 부재 등으로 인해 기업의 경쟁력 제고는 점차적으로 힘들어지고 있으며, 소비자들의 구매력 및 만족도 제고를 위한 CSR 수행 등과 같은 기업의 명성에 더욱 의존하는 구조로써 변화되고 있다. 이에 기업들은 여러 자선사업이나 기부활동, 각종 프로그램 지원, 환경 친화적 제품 개발 등과 같은 CSR 수행에 많은 비용을 지출하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 따라 본 연구는 프랜차이즈 업계의 CSR을 통한 소비자의 기업 평판 및 인식 제고, 프랜차이즈 기업이 추구하는 자원(상품 및 서비스) 활용도를 높이고 효과적인 프랜차이즈 업계의 CSR 프로그램 구축방안 마련을 목적으로 한다. 이를 위해 기존 연구 및 국내외 CSR 사례를 통해 수준별 단계 모델을 제시하고, 국내 프랜차이즈 업계가 추구해야 할 CSR의 전반적인 방향성을 제시하였다. 기존연구 고찰 및 국내외 기업들의 CSR 현황 검토를 통한 본 연구 결과, CSR의 단계적 수준은 총 네 가지 형태로 제시되었다. 그러나 사례 검토를 통해 국내 프랜차이즈 기업의 CSR 수준은 1, 2단계의 수준으로 나타나는 것으로 확인되었다.

Amelioration of DSS-induced colitis in mice by TNF-α-stimulated mesenchymal stem cells derived from feline adipose tissue via COX-2/PGE2 activation

  • Kyeongbo Kim;Ju-Hyun An;Su-Min Park;GaHyun Lim;Kyung-Won Seo;Hwa-Young Youn
    • Journal of Veterinary Science
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    • 제24권4호
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    • pp.52.1-52.13
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    • 2023
  • Background: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been investigated as therapeutic agents for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Stimulation of MSCs with pro-inflammatory cytokines is an approach to enhance their immunomodulatory effects. However, further investigation is required to support their application in immune-mediated disorders and companion animals. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the therapeutic effect of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-stimulated feline adipose tissue-derived MSCs (fAT-MSCs) in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model. Methods: Colitis mice was made by drinking water with 3% DSS and fAT-MSCs were injected intraperitoneally. Colons were collected on day 10. The severity of the disease was evaluated and compared. Raw 264.7 cells were cultured with the conditioned medium to determine the mechanism, using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: TNF-α-stimulated fAT-MSCs more improved severity of DSS-induced colitis in disease activity, colon length, histologic score, and inflammatory cytokine. In sectionized colon tissues, the group comprising TNF-α-stimulated fAT-MSCs had higher proportion of CD11b+CD206+ macrophages than in the other groups. In vitro, TNF-α-stimulation increased cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) secretion from fAT-MSCs. The conditioned medium from TNF-α-stimulated fAT-MSCs enhanced the expression of interleukin-10 and arginase-1 in LPS-activated Raw 264.7 cells. Conclusions: These results represent that TNF-α-stimulated fat-mscs ameliorate the inflamed colon more effectively. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the effectiveness was interlinked with the COX-2/PGE2 pathway.

성인장애자녀를 돌보는 저소득 노인부모의 보건복지 욕구 (Older Parents with Disabled Adult Children in Later Life: Health and Welfare Needs)

  • 김은혜;석민현;윤정혜
    • 한국노년학
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    • 제30권4호
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    • pp.1213-1223
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    • 2010
  • 본 연구는 노인이 되어 자신의 노화로 인한 어려움을 지니면서도 여전히 성인 장애자녀의 보호역할의 책임을 지니며 살고 있는 노인부모의 실태와 노후생활을 위한 보건복지 욕구를 고찰하여 향후 고령화가 지속되면서 복합화 되는 노인문제에 대한 체계적 연구와 정책적 관심의 필요성을 제기하고자 시도하였다. 성인 장애자녀를 돌보는 65세 이상의 저소득 노인부모를 대상으로 하였으며, 일반적 특성, 장애자녀특성, 노후생활 준비 및 보건복지 서비스 이용 및 필요성에 대한 욕구를 조사하였다. 성인 장애자녀를 돌보는 저소득 노인 부모는 신체적 노화와 함께 오랜 기간 동안 장애자녀를 돌보면서 치료 및 재활과 관련된 비용의 지속적인 지출, 사회 활동의 단절이라는 복합적 원인에 의해 노후생활 전반에 걸쳐 어려움을 경험하고 있었다. 이러한 노인부모의 경제적 어려움, 신체적 쇠약함, 그리고 여전히 끝나지 않은 자녀 돌봄의 역할은 이들의 노후생활을 위한 보건 복지 서비스 이용 및 욕구형성과 밀접한 관련성을 나타냈다. 성인장애자녀를 돌보는 대부분의 노인부모는 자신의 노후생활을 위한 준비를 전혀 하지 못하는 것으로 나타났으며, 이는 자녀의 장애기간과 관련이 있었다. 제공되고 있는 보건복지 서비스는 현물 형태의 직접적이고 수혜적인 성격이 강한 서비스를 주로 이용하였고, 좀 더 자발적이면서 추가적인 비용이 요구되는 사회정서적 영역에 대한 서비스 이용 및 필요도에 대한 인지는 낮게 나타났다. 따라서 향후 장애자녀를 돌보는 노인부모의 질적인 노후생활을 위한 대응방안 모색은 장애자녀의 사회통합이라는 목표와 함께 장기적인 측면에서 연구될 필요성이 있으며, 이러한 현실과 상황에 대한 이해를 바탕으로 이들을 위한 체계적인 지원프로그램 개발에 대해 지속적인 논의가 진행되어야 할 것이다.

Facial Paralysis and Myositis Following the H3N2 Influenza Vaccine in a Dog

  • Ju-Hyun An;Ye-In Oh;So-Hee Kim;Su-Min Park;Jeong-Hwa Lee;Ga-Hyun Lim;Kyung-Won Seo;Hwa-Young Youn
    • 한국임상수의학회지
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    • 제40권5호
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    • pp.336-340
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    • 2023
  • A dog (2-year old, female, Shih-Tzu) presented with hyperthermia and right-sided facial paralysis characterized by the inability to close the right eye and drooling from the right side of the mouth after H3N2 influenza vaccination [A/Canine/Korea/01/07(H3N2) strain; Caniflu-Max, Bionote, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, ROK]. To determine the cause of the fever and neurological symptoms, physical examination, ophthalmic examination, thoracic and abdominal radiography, abdominal ultrasonography, complete blood counts, serum chemistry values, and electrolyte levels were determined. In addition, Cerebrospinal fluid analysis, antinuclear antibody test, fever of unknown origin polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panel, tick-borne pathogen PCR panel were performed. As a result, hyperthermia, leukocytosis, and elevated C-reactive protein were confirmed. In addition, neurological examination revealed decreased right eyelid reflexes, corneal reflexes, threat response, and facial sensation, it was possible to suspect problems with the trigeminal and facial nerves of the cranial nerve. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a lesion suggestive of myositis in the right muscular lesion at atlanto-occipital junction level on site of vaccine injection. Therefore, right-sided facial paralysis was tentatively determined to be a secondary cause of nerve damage caused by myositis. The patient was treated with immunosuppressants such as prednisolone and mycophenolate mofetil. After 3 months of immunosuppressant therapy, the patient's symptoms improved.

멸종위기 털복주머니란 현지 외 보전 및 고랭지 적응성 검토 (Ex situ Conservation of the Cypripedium gutttum SW. Seedlings from Asymbiotically Germination and Adaption on High Land in Korea)

  • 이정관;권영희;허윤선;김희규;김경옥;최원일;김주형;정미진;손성원
    • 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국자원식물학회 2020년도 춘계학술대회
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    • pp.11-11
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    • 2020
  • Background : The genus Cypripediums are typically adapted to the low temperature and cold climates of the high land in Korea. The species which were reported in Korean peninsula are C.japonicum, C.macranthos, C.calceolus and C.guttatum. We had already reported the successful germination of the C.macranthos and C.guttatum. The small spotted lady's slipper orchid(C.guttatum) is most endangered plants to extinction of which population was reported less than 100 in Korea. The objective of the present research is restoration of the C.guttatum in ex situ and adaptation in high land and nursery. Methods and Results : The 350 seedlings of C.guttatum were transplanted in soil at alpine area(altitude 750m) and the nursery of Korea National Arboretum(KNA) in YangPyeong city on May 2019 and 2020 in order to verify the possibility of ex situ restoration. The sprouted ratio of the seedlings were less than 10% in the alpine area and 83% in the nursery of KNA. The reasons of the diverse survival ratio are presumed as the low moisture content in the soil and heavy shade of the alpine area. The 15 cypripedium species and 29 hybrids were also effectively adapted in the KNA rare plant garden. Conclusion : These results demonstrated the difficulties of the restoration for small spotted lady's slipper orchid in the natural habitation. From the above results, we may conclude that the critical factors of the genus Cypripedium are intensive care for the fragile seedlings during the 1st year acclimatization.

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악성종양의 완전관해 후 발생한 사르코이드증 유사 반응: 림프절 전이와의 감별진단에 유용한 CT와 18F-FDG PET/CT 소견 (Sarcoid-Like Reaction after Complete Remission of Malignancy: CT and 18F-FDG PET/CT Features for the Differential Diagnosis from Lymph Node Metastasis)

  • 강현지;김유경;배준영;장중현;이수현
    • 대한영상의학회지
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    • 제82권4호
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    • pp.903-913
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    • 2021
  • 목적 악성 종양의 완전 관해 후 발생한 흉강 내 림프절병증 환자에서 사르코이드증 유사 반응을 시사할 수 있는 영상의학적 특징을 알아보고자 한다. 대상과 방법 이 연구는 악성 종양의 완전 관해 상태에서 발생한 조직병리학적으로 확인된 사르코이드증 유사 반응을 보인 5명의 환자의 임상적 특징과 CT 및 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose(이하 FDG) PET/CT 소견을 분석하였다. 결과 기저 악성 종양으로는 유방암, 비인두암, 자궁내막암 및 림프종이 포함되며. 악성 종양의 완전 관해와 사르코이드증 유사 반응 진단 사이의 시간 간격은 6~78개월이었다. CT 소견으로는 양측 폐문 및 종격동 림프절병증(n = 5), 기관지혈관주위, 엽간열주위 또는 흉막하 폐결절(1~15 mm) 및 소엽내 간질비후가 포함되었다(n = 4). 18F-FDG PET/CT는 흉강 외 FDG 흡수 없이 양측 폐문 및 종격동 림프절의 대사항진을 나타냈다(n = 3). 모든 환자에서 코르티코스테로이드 치료 후 사르코이드증 유사 반응이 호전되었다. 결론 악성 종양의 완전 관해를 달성한 환자에서, 원발성 종양의 재발과 흉강 외 원격 전이 없는 상태에서 새로 발견된 양측 폐문 및 종격동 림프절병증은 림프관주위 폐결절의 유무에 관계없이 사르코이드증 유사 반응의 가능성을 시사할 수 있으며 불필요한 전신 화학요법을 예방하기 위해 림프절의 조직병리학적 확인이 필요하다.

Migratory Pneumonia in Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Patients Treated With B-cell Depletion Therapies for B-cell Lymphoma

  • Jongmin Lee;Raeseok Lee;Kyongmin Sarah Beck;Dae Hee Han;Gi June Min;Suyon Chang;Jung Im Jung;Dong-Gun Lee
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제24권4호
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    • pp.362-370
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    • 2023
  • Objective: To report the clinical and radiological characteristics of patients with underlying B-cell lymphoma and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) showing migratory airspace opacities on serial chest computed tomography (CT) with persistent COVID-19 symptoms. Materials and Methods: From January 2020 to June 2022, of the 56 patients with underlying hematologic malignancy who had undergone chest CT more than once at our hospital after acquiring COVID-19, seven adult patients (5 female; age range, 37-71 years; median age, 45 years) who showed migratory airspace opacities on chest CT were selected for the analysis of clinical and CT features. Results: All patients had been diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma (three diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and four follicular lymphoma) and had received B-cell depleting chemotherapy, including rituximab, within three months prior to COVID-19 diagnosis. The patients underwent a median of 3 CT scans during the follow-up period (median 124 days). All patients showed multifocal patchy peripheral ground glass opacities (GGOs) with basal predominance in the baseline CTs. In all patients, follow-up CTs demonstrated clearing of previous airspace opacities with the development of new peripheral and peribronchial GGO and consolidation in different locations. Throughout the follow-up period, all patients demonstrated prolonged COVID-19 symptoms accompanied by positive polymerase chain reaction results from nasopharyngeal swabs, with cycle threshold values of less than 25. Conclusion: COVID-19 patients with B-cell lymphoma who had received B-cell depleting therapy and are experiencing prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection and persistent symptoms may demonstrate migratory airspace opacities on serial CT, which could be interpreted as ongoing COVID-19 pneumonia.

걷기 프로그램 '걷쥬' 참여자의 여가만족이 건강증진행위 및 삶의 질에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Leisure Satisfaction on Health Promotion Behavior and Quality of Life of Participants In the Walking Program "Geod-Jyu")

  • 한치섭;김성민
    • 대한통합의학회지
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.121-131
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    • 2024
  • Purpose : This study aimed to investigate the leisure satisfaction of participants in the Geod-Jyu walking program and to examine the relationship between health promotion behaviors and quality of life. In addition, we investigated the impact of leisure satisfaction with walking among program participants on health promotion behaviors and quality of life. By clarifying these relationships, we aimed to identify factors of leisure satisfaction with walking that could enhance participants' health promotion behaviors and quality of life. Methods : A survey was conducted among 301 participants enrolled in the Geod-Jyu walking program in Chungcheongnam-do, with 288 responses analyzed. Data analysis included Pearson's correlation, confirmatory factor analysis, and multiple regression analysis using SPSS 27.0. Result : Leisure satisfaction exhibited a positive correlation with health promotion behavior (r=.544, p<.01) and quality of life (r=.478, p<.01). Furthermore, health promotion behavior showed a positive correlation with quality of life (r=.636, p<.01). Leisure satisfaction positively influenced quality of life, with physiological satisfaction (β=.16, t=2.32) and relaxation satisfaction (β=.15, t=2.04) emerging as notable contributors. In addition, leisure satisfaction had a significant positive impact on health promotion behaviors, with psychological satisfaction (β=.24, t=3.09) and educational satisfaction (β=.20, t=3.09) playing key roles. Health promotion behavior had a positive impact on quality of life, with all sub variables exhibiting significant positive effects in the following order: self-actualization (β=.24, t=4.16), stress management (β=.22, t=3.97), exercise (β=.22, t=4.05), and health responsibility (β=.12, t=2.14). Conclusion : The findings indicate that factors related to physical and rest satisfaction, as well as health-promoting behaviors facilitated by walking, significantly affected the quality of life among Geod-Jyu participants. Thus, promoting leisure satisfaction and engaging in health-promoting activities through walking can enhance overall well-being. Encouraging participation in the Geod-Jyu walking program is critical for physical and psychological benefits, and for promoting healthier behaviors. Further development of Geod-Jyu is expected to enhance walking satisfaction, promote self-care skills for health management, and positively influence quality of life.

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Mutation Is Faster than the Chase: Multiple Mutations on Spike/ACE2 Interaction Residues

  • Sinae Kim;Tam T. Nguyen;Afeisha S. Taitt;Hyunjhung Jhun;Ho-Young Park;Sung-Han Kim;Yong-Gil Kim;Eun Young Song;Youngmin Lee;Hokee Yum;Kyeong-Cheol Shin;Yang Kyu Choi;Chang-Seon Song;Su Cheong Yeom;Byoungguk Kim;Mihai Netea;Soohyun Kim
    • IMMUNE NETWORK
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    • 제21권6호
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    • pp.38.1-38.8
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    • 2021
  • Recently, a new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (B.1.1.529) Omicron variant originated from South Africa in the middle of November 2021. SARS-CoV-2 is also called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of COVID-19. Several studies already suggested that the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant would be the fastest transmissible variant compared to the previous 10 SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, interest, and alert. Few clinical studies reported the high transmissibility of the Omicron variant but there is insufficient time to perform actual experiments to prove it, since the spread is so fast. We analyzed the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, which revealed a very high rate of mutation at amino acid residues that interact with angiostatin-converting enzyme 2. The mutation rate of COVID-19 is faster than what we prepared vaccine program, antibody therapy, lockdown, and quarantine against COVID-19 so far. Thus, it is necessary to find better strategies to overcome the current crisis of COVID-19 pandemic.

Diagnostic Performance of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/CT for Chronic Empyema-Associated Malignancy

  • Miju Cheon;Jang Yoo;Seung Hyup Hyun;Kyung Soo Lee;Hojoong Kim;Jhingook Kim;Jae Il Zo;Young Mog Shim;Joon Young Choi
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제20권8호
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    • pp.1293-1299
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    • 2019
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) for chronic empyema-associated malignancy (CEAM). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the 18F-FDG PET/CT images of 33 patients with chronic empyema, and analyzed the following findings: 1) shape of the empyema cavity, 2) presence of fistula, 3) maximum standardized uptake value (SUV) of the empyema cavity, 4) uptake pattern of the empyema cavity, 5) presence of a protruding soft tissue mass within the empyema cavity, and 6) involvement of adjacent structures. Final diagnosis was determined based on histopathology or clinical follow-up for at least 6 months. The abovementioned findings were compared between the 18F-FDG PET/CT images of CEAM and chronic empyema. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was also performed. Results: Six lesions were histopathologically proven as malignant; there were three cases of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, two of squamous cell carcinoma, and one of poorly differentiated carcinoma. Maximum SUV within the empyema cavity (p < 0.001) presence of a protruding soft tissue mass (p = 0.002), and involvement of the adjacent structures (p < 0.001) were significantly different between the CEAM and chronic empyema images. The maximum SUV exhibited the highest diagnostic performance, with the highest specificity (96.3%, 26/27), positive predictive value (85.7%, 6/7), and accuracy (97.0%, 32/33) among all criteria. On ROC analysis, the area under the curve of maximum SUV was 0.994. Conclusion: 18F-FDG PET/CT can be useful for diagnosing CEAM in patients with chronic empyema. The maximum SUV within the empyema cavity is the most accurate 18F-FDG PET/CT diagnostic criterion for CEAM.