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The Impact of Fatigue on Hazard Recognition: An Objective Pilot Study

  • Ibrahim, Abdullahi;Okpala, Ifeanyi;Nnaji, Chukwuma;Namian, Mostafa;Koh, Amanda
    • 국제학술발표논문집
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    • The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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    • pp.450-457
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    • 2022
  • The construction industry is demanding, dynamic, and complex making it difficult for workers to recognize hazards. The nature of construction tasks exposes workers to several critical risk factors, such as a high rate of exertion and fatigue. Recent studies suggest that fatigue may impact hazard recognition in the construction industry. However, most studies rely on subjective measures when assessing the relationship between physical fatigue and hazard recognition, limiting such studies' efficacy. Thus, this study examined the relationship between physical fatigue and hazard recognition using a controlled experiment. Worker fatigue levels were captured using physiological data and a subjective exertion scale. The findings confirmed that physical exertion plays a significant role in hazard recognition skills (p < 0.05). This research contributes to theory and practice by providing a process for objectively assessing the influence of physical fatigue on worker safety and providing construction professionals with some critical insight needed to improve workplace safety.

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부서이동을 경험한 간호사의 간호근무환경, 대인관계능력, 그릿이 현장적응에 미치는 영향 (A Study on Impact of Nursing Work Environment, Interpersonal Skills, and Grit on Field Adaptation of Nurses Who Have Experienced Department Transfers)

  • 이수정;이윤미
    • 중환자간호학회지
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    • 제17권2호
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    • pp.71-82
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    • 2024
  • Purpose : This study aims to identify the factors influencing field adaptation among nurses who have undergone department transfers, by examining the levels of and the relationships between their nursing work environment, interpersonal skills, grit, and field adaptation. Methods : The study involved 137 nurses who had experienced at least one department transfer within the last three years across two hospitals. Data analysis was performed using SPSS/WIN 29.0, involving descriptive statistics, means, standard deviations, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Scheffé post-hoc tests, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis (enter method). Results : Factors affecting field adaptation included the nursing work environment (β=.37, p<.001), interpersonal skills (β=.19, p=.021) and grit (β=.18, p=.025), with a total explanatory power of 31% (F=12.16, p<.001). Conclusion : This study contributes insights into effective nursing personnel management, offers foundational data for managing department transfers, and aims to improve the overall quality of nursing care.

Parametric study on the impact of traffic-induced vibrations on residential structures in Istanbul, Turkey

  • A. Yesilyurt;M.R. Akram;A. Can Zulfikar;H. Alcik
    • Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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    • 제11권2호
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    • pp.87-100
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    • 2024
  • Traffic-induced vibrations (TIVs) possess the potential to induce structural damage in both historical and critical edifices. Recent investigations have underscored the adverse impact of TIVs within buildings, manifesting as a deleterious influence on the quality of life and operational efficiency of occupants. Consequently, these studies have dichotomized TIVs into two primary limit categories: the threshold for vibrations capable of causing structural damage and the limit values associated with human comfort. In this current research endeavor, an exhaustive analysis of peak ground acceleration (PGA), peak ground velocity (PGV), peak ground displacement (PGD), and the frequency spectrum of ground motions originating from diverse traffic sources has been conducted. Furthermore, the detrimental repercussions of these vibrations on structures, gauged through the assessment of the peak particle velocity (PPV) parameter, have been systematically evaluated. The findings of this study elucidate that TIVs within the examined structures do not attain magnitudes conducive to structural compromise; however, the levels surpassing human comfort limits are evident, attributable to specific sources and distances. Moreover, this investigation sheds light on the absence of comprehensive criteria and guidelines pertaining to the assessment of TIVs in structures within the Turkish Building Seismic Design Code 2018. It seeks to raise awareness among building constructors about the critical importance of addressing this issue, emphasizing the imperative for guidelines in mitigating the impact of TIVs on both structural integrity and human well-being.

학교숲 속성별 가치평가 연구 (A Study on the Value Analysis of School Forest)

  • 윤희정;변재상;김인호
    • 한국조경학회지
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    • 제36권3호
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    • pp.29-38
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    • 2008
  • 본 연구는 도시숲의 하나인 학교숲의 가치를 평가하는 것을 주요한 연구목적으로 한다. 이를 위해 진술된 선호모형인 컨조인트 모형을 활용하여 학교숲의 환경생태적, 교육적, 사회문화적, 경제적 속성을 연구하였다. 문헌연구 결과, 학교숲의 4개 속성(가치)별 수준이 선정되었고, 학교숲 관계자와 비관계자로 구분하여 279명 을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 분석 결과, 4개 속성 중 가장 중요한 학교숲의 속성은 경제적 속성으로 나타났으며, 다음으로 환경생태적, 사회문화적, 교육적 가치 순으로 나타났다. 모형의 적합도는 0.900 이상으로 매우 유의하게 나타났다. 경제적 가치 증에서는 0원, 1,000원 의 효용값이 다른 두 수준보다 높게 선호되었고, 환경생태적 가치 중에서는 도시공기정화 가능의 값이 가장 높고, 다음으로 학교경관 조성, 동물 서식 공간 제공, 미기후조절 순으로 나타났다. 또한 지역주민의 여가활동과 관련된 사회문화적 가치 중에서는 자연관찰이 산책 및 휴식, 운동보다 효용이 더 높게 나타났으며, 교육적 가치 중에서는 환경의 중요성 인식이 가장 높았고, 정서함양, 지식습득 순으로 나타났다. 이러한 효용값을 기초로 가구당 WIP를 추정해본 결과, 전체 응답자의 경우는 3,580원, 학교숲 관계자는 3,650원, 비관계자는 3,540원으로 나타났다. 이를 근거로 연간 전체 가구의 순수 경제적 가치를 추정해보면 약 6,820 억 원이며, 학교숲 관계자의 경우 6,970억원, 비 관계자의 경우 6,750원으로 나타났다.

간척지 벼 재배시 토양 및 관개수 염의 안전 한계농도 (Critical Saline Concentration of Soil and Water for Rice Cultivation on a Reclaimed Saline Soil)

  • 최원영;이규성;고종철;최송열;최돈향
    • 한국작물학회지
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    • 제48권3호
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    • pp.238-242
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    • 2003
  • 본 연구는 간척지 토양 염농도별(저염; 0.1-0.2%, 중염; 0.3~0.4%)로 분얼기 관개수 염수처리 농도에 따른 벼 생육 및 수량성을 검토하고자 시험한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 가. 토양 및 관개수 염농도가 높을수록 초장은 짧았고 주당경수도 적었으며, 특히 중염 토양에서 관개수 염농도 0.3% 이상에서는 모두 고사되었다. 나. 토양 및 관개수 염농도가 높을수록 출수는 지연되었으며, 토양 염농도간에는 중염 토양에서 저염 토양보다 2-5일 정도 늦었다. 다. 간장은 관개수 염농도가 높을수록 짧았고 중염 토양이 저염 토양보다 짧았으며. 수장도 같은 경향이었다. 라. 저염토양에서는 관개수 염농도가 높을수록 $\textrm{m}^2$ 당립수가 적고 등숙비율이 낮아, 쌀수량은 민물 관개 수량에 비해 관개수 0.l%는 92%, 0.3%는 84%, 0.5%는 56%, 0.7%는 36% 수준이었다. 중염토양의 쌀수량은 저염토양 민물 관개 수량에 비해 민물 관개는 62%, 0.1% 관개수에서는 30% 수준이었다. 따라서 관개수 염농도가 저염 토양은 0.7%, 중염 토양은 0.3%까지 생육은 가능하나 수량 감소가 커서, 소득지수로 볼때 간척지 쌀 생산 한계 관개수 염농도는 저염 토양은 0.5% 이하에서, 중염 토양은 민물 관개수에서 가능하였다.

감귤원에서 가을철 귤응애 성충의 공간분포와 표본조사 (Spatial Dispersion and Sampling of Adults of Citrus Red Mite, Panonychus citri(McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Citrus Orchard in Autumn Season)

  • 송정흡;김수남;류기중
    • 한국응용곤충학회지
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    • 제42권1호
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    • pp.29-34
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    • 2003
  • 귤응애 성충의 표본추출법을 개발하기 위하여 2개년(2001-2002년)동안 8월부터 11월까지 잎과 열매에 대해 각 조사일에 평균밀도를 조사하였다. 잎과 열매에서 귤응애 성충 밀도의 관계를 시기별로 비교하였으며, Taylor's power law (TPL)와 Iwao's patchiness regression (IPR)을 이용하여 분산지수를 비교하였다. 잎(X)과 열매(Y)에서 귤응애 성충 밀도의 관계는 ln(Y+l)=1.029 ln(X+l)($r^2$=0.80)의 직선적인 관계가 있었으며, 열매가 성숙될수록 잎보다 열매에서 귤응애 밀도가 높아지는 경향이었다. 잎과 열매의 표본조사에서 TPL이 IPR보다 평균-분산 관계를 더 잘 나타내었으며, TPL의 기울기와 절편은 두 표본단위간, 연도간에 차이가 없었다. 정착도 0.25일 때 요방제밀도 2.0, 2.5와 3.0에서의 의사결정을 위한 표본추출조사법을 개발하였으며, 조사에 필요한 최대조사나무수(고정표본크기에서 필요 나무수)는 각각 19, 16과 15주였으며, 이 때의 의사결정임 계값 $T_{critical}$은 각각 554,609와 659였다.,609와 659였다.

A Pilot Survey Examining Satisfaction for Integrated Medicine Based on Critical Pathways for Acute Facial Palsy

  • Min-Jung Ko;Sang-Yeup Chae;Seungeun Lee;Dongmin Lee;Jaeho Song;Jinkyung Park;Jung-Hyun Kim;Bonhyuk Goo;Yeon-Cheol Park;Byung-Kwan Seo;Yong-Hyeon Baek;Sang-Soo Nam
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • 제40권3호
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    • pp.245-251
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    • 2023
  • Background: The incidence of facial palsy has been increasing. Many patients consult both Korean and Western physicians; however, no critical pathway (CP) for facial palsy has been established based on integrated medicine including Korean medicine, Western medicine, and complementary and alternative medicine. Thus, we developed and implemented an integrated CP for patients with acute facial palsy and investigated the satisfaction with CP. Methods: Overall, 20 patients who received treatment following the CP and 20 medical staff members involved in their care responded to a questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was developed based on a review of previous studies and focused on the satisfaction with the CP. Results: Patients' satisfaction score with the integrated CP was ≥ 4.4 for all items using a 5-point Likert-type scale. Smooth and cooperative treatment procedures, time-saving practices, and a clear explanation of the integrated treatment plan were satisfactory factors. Additionally, they preferred incorporating specialized facial massage and receiving education on self-exercise or massage techniques as complementary therapies. The medical staff members expressed a high level of satisfaction with the CP; however, the work division and treatment guidelines must be improved. Conclusion: An integrated CP program for acute facial palsy was implemented, and the satisfaction levels of patients and medical staff members were assessed. The results revealed high levels of satisfaction, and several improvements identified will be incorporated into clinical practice going forward.

Effects of the 4C Core Competencies on Work Ability among Dental Hygienists

  • Kim, Do-Young;Jang, Kyeung-Ae
    • 치위생과학회지
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    • 제19권4호
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    • pp.220-227
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    • 2019
  • Background: This descriptive study aimed to examine the relationship between the 4C core competencies and work ability among dental hygienists. Methods: From November 2018 to January 2019, data were collected-from 190 dental hygienists workong in dental clinics in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam province using structured questionnaires. For the general characteristics of the dental hygienists, frequency and percentage were calculated, and the level of the 4C core competencies and work ability of dental hygienists was calculated using means and standard deviations. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to analyze the effects of the 4C core competencies on work ability. Results: The mean scores for the 4C core competency levels of the dental hygienists were as follows: communication ability 3.34, critical thinking ability 3.41, creative problem-solving 3.40, and collaborative self-efficacy 3.27. Meanwhile the mean score for work ability level was 3.65. The predictive factors influencing work ability were communication ability and cooperative self-efficacy (p<0.001), and the sub-factors of critical thinking ability that affect work ability were sound conferences (p<0.01), intellectual fairness (p<0.05), intellectual enthusiasm (p<0.05), and self-confidence (p<0.001). Finally, the sub-factors of creative problem-solving ability that affect work ability were planning and execution (p<0.01) and performance evaluation (p<0.05). Conclusion: The current study showed that education programs covering the core competencies of dental hygienists, rather than the existing theoretical education program, should be developed and implemented to enhance 4C core competencies that affect work ability.

표준화 환자 시뮬레이션 실습교육에서 동영상을 활용한 동료학습의 효과: 수술 전후 간호를 중심으로 (The Effects of Video-based Peer assisted Learning in Standardized Patients Simulation: Pre and Post Operative Care)

  • 박인희;신수진
    • 성인간호학회지
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    • 제27권1호
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    • pp.73-82
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: This study examined the effects of peer assisted learning (PAL) using video recordings in standardized patients (SP) simulation. Methods: A mixed-method approach was adopted, in which quantitative data were supplemented with qualitative data. Research participants consisted of 49 nursing students, 24 of whom were assigned to the experimental group, and 25 to the control group. The 12 item instrument was used to measure perioperative care knowledge, while performance confidence was assessed with the 10 item questionnaire, and clinical critical thinking skills with the Clinical Critical Thinking Skill Test (CCTS). Qualitative data were collected using a reflective journaling and in-depth interviews. Results: Participants in the experimental group exhibited significantly higher levels of knowledge than those in the control group (t=5.43, p<.001), and were significantly more confident in their performances (F=52.33, p<.001). However, no significant differences were found between the experimental and the control groups with regard to CCTS (t=0.72, p=.477). A qualitative content analysis was conducted using the interview and reflective journaling data, in which six major themes were elicited from three codes. Conclusion: PAL employing video recordings is expected to be utilized as a teaching and learning strategy in simulation-based nursing practicum with greater frequency and longer period, given the positive effects observed in this study.

Ser360 and Ser364 in the Kinase Domain of Tomato SIMAPKKKα are Critical for Programmed Cell Death Associated with Plant Immunity

  • Hwang, In Sun;Brady, Jen;Martin, Gregory B.;Oh, Chang-Sik
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • 제33권2호
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    • pp.163-169
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    • 2017
  • $SIMAPKKK{\alpha}$, a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase, is a positive regulator of Pto-mediated effector-triggered immunity, which elicits programmed cell death (PCD) in plants. In this study, we examined whether putative phosphorylation sites in the conserved activation segment of the $SIMAPKKK{\alpha}$ kinase domain are critical for eliciting PCD. Three amino acids, $threonine^{353}$, $serine^{360}$ ($Ser^{360}$), or $serine^{364}$ ($Ser^{364}$), in the conserved activation segment of $SIMAPKKK{\alpha}$ kinase domain were substituted to alanine (T353A, S360A, or S364A), and these variants were transiently expressed in tomato and Nicotiana benthamiana plants. Two alanine substitutions, S360A and S364A, completely abolished $SIMAPKKK{\alpha}$ PCD-eliciting activity in both plants, while T353A substitution did not affect its PCD-eliciting activity. $SIMAPKKK{\alpha}$ wild type and variant proteins accumulated to similar levels in plant leaves. However, $SIMAPKKK{\alpha}$ protein with the largest size was missed when either S360A or S364A substitutions were expressed, whereas proteins with the smaller masses were more accumulated than those of full-length of $SIMAPKKK{\alpha}$ and T353A. These results suggest that phosphorylation of $SIMAPKKK{\alpha}$ at $Ser^{360}$ and $Ser^{364}$ is critical for PCD elicitation in plants.