• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.141-148
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• 2010

The bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) is preferred method of surgical correction for mandibular prognathism, retrognathism and asymmetry. This technique performed from primarily an intraoral incision to avoid a scar. After forward movement of the distal segment of the mandible, healing of bone by primary or secondary intention is easily accomplished through large areas of cancellous bony overlap. When rigid fixation is used for the BSSRO, it is possible to open the mouth during the immediate post-operative period because it promotes the healing process. Although this surgical procedure has been well-documented, the incidence of postoperative trigeminal neurosensory disorder in the region of the inferior alveolar nerve and the mental nerve remains one of the major complication. However, evaluation of objective methods for sensory recovery patterns is insufficient although most patients find their sensory return. Neurometer electrodiagnostic device performs automated neuroselective sensory nerve conduction threshold evaluation by determining current perception threshold (CPT) measures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sensory recovery patterns of inferior alveolar and mental nerve over time. Nerve examination with a neurometer was performed in 30 patients undergoing the BSSRO at pre-operative, post-operative 1-, 2-, 4- week, and 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- month follow-up visits after the osteotomy to compare the differences of nerve injury and recovery patterns after the BSSRO with or without genioplasty and sensory recovery patterns associated with the kind of nerve fiber.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.398-412
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• 2000

The purpose of this study was to identify a relationship between housework hours and fatigue level in middle-aged women. The subjects were 204 women living in Seoul and near the city, ranging in ages of 30-59(mean = 41.6 year) and were interviewed during the month of Oct. to Dec. 1999. The following questionnaires were utilized in this study: a self reporting housework time measurement table and a fatigue symptom scale originated from Yoshitake (1978). The analysis of the data was done by SAS program, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation. The results of this study were as follows : 1. Total mean hours of housework of the subjects were shown 9.2 hours on weekdays and 8.9 hours on weekend. Mean hours according to the area of houseworks on weekdays and on weekend were preparing and providing meal 3.9 and 4.2, doing laundry and maintaining clothes 3.1 and 1.6, keeping and maintaining house 1.6 and 1.4, caring family 1.3 and 1.2, and keeping household records 0.5 both. 2. With respect to the general characteristics of the subjects, there were significantly difference in age, job, religion, type of family, number of children, experience of present and previous illness, and perceived body size. 3. Average fatigue scores of the subjects were 16.6 of total score 60. Fatigue scores by the area were neuroperceptive fatigue 6.5, mental fatigue 5.2, and physical fatigue 4.9 in order. There were significantly differences in the score of fatigue by religion, number of family, present illness, and perception of body size. 4. There were significantly positive relationships in the scores of fatigue with the total hours of housework, preparing and providing meal, doing laundry and maintaining clothes, keeping and maintaining house, and caring family. 5. The physical fatigue scores were positively related with the areas of preparing and providing meal, doing laundry and maintaining clothes. While the mental fatigue scores were positively related the areas of preparing and providing meal, caring family, and keeping and maintaining house, and neuroperceptive fatigue scores were positively related with the areas of keeping and maintaining house and caring family. The recommendations from this study were further studies to investigate how middle-aged women manage their fatigue level, increase public awareness of middle aged women's fatigue level, and develop programs for middle-aged women to help with high fatigue.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.379-388
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• 2006

Objectives: This study assessed the influences of various factors that are related to youth smoking such as gender, age and type of school, and we wanted to provide supporting data for tailored and effective policy initiatives to reduce adolescent smoking. Methods: A self-report survey was conducted on 14,910 teen-age students who were selected based on the nationwide distribution of students in large and small cities and counties, the gender ratio of the students and the ratio of students attending various type of school at 38 middle and high schools in six representative areas of each province. The survey was handled and managed by a health education teacher at each school. Binary and multinomial logistic regression was used in the analyses. Results: Smoking by adolescents was associated with gender, age and even height. Male high school students tended to smoke more than female high school students, but this differences was not significant for middle school students. The older the adolescents were, the more likely that they smoked, except for the female high school students. Height was meaningful for all adolescents, except for the boys at the vocational high schools. Monthly allowance was significant for all adolescents. School factors such as type of school and the students' school performance were also crucial factors. Attending a vocational high school was strongly related to smoking, especially for girls. Students' school performance and the perceived level of stress were strongly associated with smoking, especially for boys. Home factors such as the relationship with parents and conversation time with family members were closely related to smoking behavior. Knowledge about the health hazard of smoking was also found to be strongly related to adolescent smoking. Conclusions: In conclusion, demographic factors, school factors, home surroundings and the perception on the harmfulness of smoking are strongly related to adolescent smoking behavior, but these differ from gender and type of school.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.53-63
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• 1992

There are increasing interest and need for information on health care consumer with the significance of hospital marketing and strategic planning being increasingly emphasized. This study was conducted to investigate the criteria for selection of medical facilities according to the characteristics of health care consumer by the types of medical services on a sample of 1,500 population aged 20 years and above. Major findings are as follows ; 1. When considering the criteria for selection of medical facilities into two factors, namely, quality or convenience factors, convenience factor was the major contributor for outpatient and dental services whereas it was quality factor for inpatient services. 2. Females and those residing in large cities selected medical facilities based on convenience factor in the outpatient services. In the case of inpatient service, persons who considered their present health status to be good and whose ages were 50 years old and above choose medical facilities based on quality factor. 3. Persons who considered medical facilities to be profit-making tended to choose medical facilities based on convenience factor for outpatient services. There were no differences in the cases of inpatient and dental services. 4. There was no significant difference on the criteria for selection of medical facilities according to the decision maker for selection or trust on medical facilities. On the use of health service information, selection of medical facilities was based on quality factor for those who made more use of the information in the cases of outpatient and dental services. 5. Analysis using the logistic regression model on the criteria for the selection of medical facilities with the characteristics of health care consumer as independent variables was performed. The selection of medical facilities was significantly related with residential area, sex, and use of information on medical facilities for outpatient services and with age, average monthly income, and perception of health status for inpatient services. For dental services significant association with residential area and use of information on medical facilities was seen. The results of this study, despite some limitations, can be used as baseline data for marketing and strategic planning of hospital management.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.238-247
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• 2023

PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of resin cement shade on the color of different novel ultratranslucent monolithic zirconia and lithium disilicate veneer materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS. For a total of 40 specimens, flat cylindrical discs with a 9-mm diameter and 0.5-mm thickness were created using CAD/CAM technology. The specimens were divided into five groups according to their material (n = 8) (e.max, Prettau, Aidite, Shofu and Dima) using A1 shade. Resin discs with the same diameter and shade as the specimens served as tooth-colored substructures. Three shades (neutral, light and warm) of resin cement try-in pastes (Variolink Esthetic LC) were used as the luting cement material. The color of each material group was measured before and after cementation using the three cement shades, and the CIE L^*a^*b^* coordinates were obtained with a spectrophotometer. Values for the translucency parameter (TP) and color change delta E (E) before (baseline) and after cementation of each specimen were determined. To compare differences among the material groups within each shade of cement and among various shades of cement within each material, the data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and post hoc testing. RESULTS. Color coordinates L^*, a^* and b^* significantly changed after the application of try-in pastes relative to baseline values, with a noticeable decrease in lightness (L^*) (P < .05). A significant color change (ΔE) was observed in all tested materials after cementation, with ΔE values exceeding 3.3 (P < .05). Although TP changed after cementation for most materials tested, these changes were not statistically significant (P > .05). Shofu and Dima ceramics showed the lowest TP values, while Aidite and Prettau showed the highest TP values. For e.max, translucency decreased after cementation with neutral and warm shades, and it significantly increased after cementation with a light shade. CONCLUSION. The shade of cement significantly altered the final color of the ceramic veneer material to a level above the threshold at which the clinical perception of color change occurred (> 3.3). The TP was not influenced by the cement shade. The translucency levels of the novel ultratranslucent multilayer monolithic zirconia ceramics Aidite and Prettau were higher than that of the lithium disilicate e.max material.

• 정보관리학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.123-143
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• 2002

이미지 색인은 이미지 정보로의 접근에 핵심적인 역할을 수행하는 부분으로 다양한 이미지 색인 방법 및 시스템이 이미지 정보의 종류에 따라 소개되어 왔다. 이미지 색인은 Panofsky의 정보의 단계별 색인에서 출발하여 시소러스, 분류체계, 이미지 기술요소, 범주화 방식 등을 이용하는 방식으로 발전하여 왔다. 이 연구는 Panofsky의 이미지 정보 중 이차 이미지 정보의 색인(iconographical analysis of image information)에 있어 이용자들을 대상으로 하여 그 객관성을 측정하고, 색인의 객관성과 관련된 이미지 기술요소들을 밝혀내고자 하였다. 이미지 속의 인물이나 물체 등 사실적이고 정형화된 일차 이미지 정보와는 대조적으로, 보다 주관적이고 해석적인 이차 이미지 정보의 예로 감정정보를 택하여 48명의 이용자들을 대상으로 2차에 걸친 실험을 하였다. 1차 실험에서는 같은 이미지 안에서 각각의 이용자들이 읽어내는 감정정보의 일치도를 측정하였고 2차 실험에서는 이용자들이 이미지 탐색 과정 중 검색된 이미지에 부여된 색인어에 대한 동의 정도를 통하여 색인의 객관성을 측정하였다. 1차와 2차 실험 결과는 이용자들이 같은 이미지에 대하여 다양한 해석을 내리고 있으며 주관적인 해석이나 개인차가 이차 이미지 정보의 색인에 영향을 미치는 요소로 작용하고 있음을 보여 주었다. 이 연구의 결과는 이차 이미지 정보에 대한 이용자들의 주관적인 반응을 수렴할 수 있는 색인 시스템이나 탐색기법에 대한 계속적인 연구 및 개발의 필요성을 강조하고 있다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.431-436
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• 2006

This study was conducted in the summer of 2005 in Shindong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do to assess the quality of drinking water and to evaluate their potential pollutants. Ninety four water samples were collected from three classes of water supplies such as simple piped water, supplied own water and others (Supplied local water). Most residents used simple piped water (72.63%). 31.25% residents thought the water quality was bad and landfill was the main source of pollution that affected water quality. To correspond this perception, water quality was measured according to Drinking Water Quality Standard. The general bacteria, coliforms, and $NO_3-N$ exceeded the standard but the water qualities in these four areas were suitable for Drinking Water Quality Standard. The simple piped water showed low mean concentration of excess rate compared to supplied own piped water except general bacteria. Hardness, pH, and $NO_3-N$ showed significantly higher effects on drinking water quality. To evaluate the effect of effluent from landfill, water quality was measured according to distance and altitude. However, there was no effect of landfill effluent. To find out the effect of rainfall, we compared water quality of the year 2003 with that of 2005. The result showed significant differences in hardness and $NO_3-N$ concentration. This study confirmed that $NO_3-N$, coliforms, and general bacteria are main pollutant of water supply in rural community. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly maintain simple piped water supply, supplement sewer facilities, and educate residents about public health risk associated with drinking water in rural area.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.21-47
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• 2021

Purpose - Offshoring has emerged as one of the major trends in international trade and has become one of the strategies for achieving competitiveness in the global market. In spite of this, the expected gains of offshoring can be offset by hidden costs and risks, such as those associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the trade war between the USA and China, and the ongoing trade dispute between Korea and Japan. To obviate such business failure and prevent critical business blunders, offshoring strategies that efficiently consider both risk elements and potential wealth creation are urgently need. The first purpose of this study is to contribute to the development of more advanced offshoring strategies to help host countries select the best locations to manage supply chain risks and create unique value. The second purpose is to specifically analyze the current status of Korea and provide Korean companies with implications to be considered when deciding whether to offshore or re-shore. Design/methodology - A Network DEA model was applied to measure the comparative location efficiency of national competencies for offshoring strategy from perspectives of wealth creation opportunities (profitability and marketability) and supply chain risk management. The location efficiencies are compared among a total 70 countries selected from the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) and globally attractive locations outlined by Kearney (2017). For the secondary analysis of efficiency, a t-test examining the nature of competitive advantage and the level of sophistication in production processes was implemented in three divisions. We then analyzed differences in offshoring performance in terms of the identified national traits. Moreover, Tobit regression analysis is conducted to investigate the correlation between value-added business activities and each divisional efficiency, seeking to determine how each degree of value-added business activity influences the increase in offshoring productivity. Findings - Regarding overall location efficiency for offshoring performance, only the USA and Italy were identified as being efficient as host countries for offshoring, under circumstances of advanced development, such as productivity and risk management. Korea ranks 13th among 70 countries. The determinants of national competitiveness depend on national traits (the nature of competitive advantage and business sophistication). Countries with labor/resource advantages and labor-intensive industries are more competitive in terms of marketability than others. In contrast, countries with strong technology-intensive industries benefit offshoring companies, particularly in the technology sector, with the added advantage of supply chain risk management. As the perception of a value chain is broader in a country, it can achieve both production sophistication and competitive advantages such as marketability and SCRM. Originality/value - Existing studies focus on offshoring effectiveness from a company perspective. This paper contributes to comparing country efficiency in producing core competencies related to an offshoring strategy and also segments countries into three performance-based considerations associated with the global offshoring market. It also details Korea's position as an offshoring location according to national efficiency and competency.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.116-136
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• 2009

학교 과학 수업은 그 실행 과정에서 이루어지는 수업 주체 상호간의 의사소통의 내용, 구조, 기능의 차이가 존재하기 때문에 과학 수업에 대한 이해를 위해서는 교수법적 실천 양태의 차이를 명료화하고, 수업의 사회적 상황을 구조적으로 기술하는 것이 필요하다. 과학 수업의 이러한 특징은 과학 수업의 언어에 대한 심층적인 분석을 통해 이해할 수 있다. 이를 위한 대안으로 이 연구에서는 Bernstein의 코드 이론을 도입하여 광물 단원에 대한 중학교 과학 수업 사례에 대하여 수업 담화 언어 코드를 분석하였다. 연구 사례의 수업 담화 장면 별로 담화의 맥락 및 담화 참여자에 대한 권력 관계를 나타내는 범주구분의 정도와, 담화 주체간의 위계적 관계 및 담화 주도에 대한 통제 수준에 다른 범주구성의 정도를 파악하여 담화 언어 코드를 규명하였다. 연구 결과, 광물 단원의 수업 담화 사례는 6가지 유형의 담화 언어 코드가 형성되어, 수업 담화의 측면에서 학생 중심 수업과 교사 중심 수업 사이에서 다양한 양상을 부이고 있었다. 담화 언어 코드이 변화 경향에 따라 과학수업 양태의 변화 양상은 '통제된 학생 중심성 유도 수업'에서 '지위적인 학생 중심성 허용 수업'으로, 그리고 '통제된 학생 참여 허용 수업'을 거쳐, '통제된 학생 중심성 촉진 수업'과 '학생 중심성 강화 수업'으로 다양하고 역동적인 과정을 보여주었다. 이를 통해 학생 중심성이 강화된 과학 수업을 위해서는 학생의 담화 주도가 보장되는 약한 담화적 통제와 담화 주체간의 약한 위계적 관계가 필요함을 알 수 있었다. 또한, 담화 언어 코드에 대한 교사의 자각이 구성주의 수업, 학생 중심 수업에 대한 교사의 지향과 맞물려 강화될 수 있다면, 학생 중심성이 강화된 수업의 실행이 가능해질 수 있음을 밝혔다.

• 인지과학
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.73-95
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• 2012

주의분산, 기다려야 하는 이유의 제공 여부, 그리고 시간 단서가 주관적 시간 판단에 미치는 영향을 검증해보기 위한 두 실험을 실시하였다. Maister(1985)[1]가 제안하는 기다림 경험의 특징에 근거하여 실험 1에서는 주의분산과 기다리는 이유의 제공 여부의 효과를 전망적 추정법과 회고적 추정법으로 확인해보았다. 전반적으로 객관적 시간에 비해 주관적 시간을 과대추정하는 것으로 나타났으나, 주의분산 정도와 이유 제공 여부가 모두 유의한 차이를 초래하였다. 즉, 주의분산이 적어 시간에 주의를 많이 기울일수록 그리고 이유를 제공하지 않을 때 주관적 시간을 더 길게 추정하였다. 그러나 두 변인 간의 상호작용은 없었으며, 추정법에 따른 차이도 없었다. 실험 2에서는 기다리는 시간의 단서가 주어졌을 때 변인들의 효과를 검증하였다. 그 결과 실험 1과 마찬가지로 주의분산 정도와 이유 제공 여부가 유의한 차이를 보였고, 시간 추정법 간에도 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 특히 세 변인 간의 삼원 상호작용이 유의하게 나타났다. 종합적으로 두 실험의 결과는 기다려야 하는 이유가 명확할수록, 비시간적 정보에 주의를 많이 분산할수록, 추정하는 주관적 시간이 줄어드는 경향을 나타냈다. 그리고 시간흐름의 단서가 존재할 때 두 요인의 효과가 더 커지며 특히 회고적 추정에서 그러하였다. 마지막으로 기다림이라는 부정적 경험을 감소시킬 수 있는 방안과 추후 연구의 필요성을 논의하였다.