• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• pp.1242-1242
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• 2022

Annually, several construction workers fall ill, are injured, or die due to heat-related exposure. The prevalence of work-related heat illness may rise and become an issue for workers operating in temperate climates, given the increase in frequency and intensity of heatwaves in the US. An increase in temperature negatively impacts physical exertion levels and mental state, thereby increasing the potential of accidents on the job site. To reduce the impact of heat stress on workers, it is critical to develop and implement measures for monitoring physical exertion levels and mental state in hot conditions. For this, limited studies have evaluated the utility of wearable biosensors in measuring physical exertion and mental workload in hot conditions. In addition, most studies focus solely on male participants, with little to no reference to female workers who may be exposed to greater heat stress risk. Therefore, this study aims to develop a process for objective and continuous assessment of worker physical exertion and mental workload using wearable biosensors. Physiological data were collected from eight (four male and four female) participants performing a simulated drilling task at 92oF and about 50% humidity level. After removing signal artifacts from the data using multiple filtering processes, the data was compared to a perceived muscle exertion scale and mental workload scale. Results indicate that biosensors' features can effectively detect the change in worker physical and mental state in hot conditions. Therefore, wearable biosensors provide a feasible and effective opportunity to continuously assess worker physical exertion and mental workload.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권sup1호
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• pp.21-36
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The long-term health impacts of dietary sugar have begun to be reported. The committee on the 2020 Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans for sugar intended to update the scientific evidence on the association of added sugar intake with health outcomes, including mortality. This study evaluated the evidence on the association of dietary sugar with the all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality from cohort studies. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The PubMed and ScienceDirect databases were searched until July 2021. The search terms were based on multiple combinations of keywords, such as added sugar, beverage, and mortality, included in the title or abstract. Two authors independently assessed the eligibility criteria of study selection and extracted the information from each selected article for this systematic review. RESULTS: The literature search identified 276 articles. Seventeen cohort studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review. This study extracted information on the cohort and participants, dietary assessment methods, exposure and its comparison groups, health outcomes, and risk measures. Five articles reported added sugar intake, and 15 articles reported the food sources of the added sugar in the association with mortality. Increased mortality was observed in higher added sugar intake and a lower intake of less than 5% of energy, while higher discrepancies between gender, age groups, and countries were noted. In addition, nutritious sugary foods and beverages did not increase mortality. CONCLUSIONS: A 'U' or 'J' shaped relationship between the added sugar intake and mortality was estimated. The observed discrepancy indicated the need for more evidence to establish the dose-response relationship for Koreans.

• 지적과 국토정보
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.21-36
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• 2023

전 세계적으로 가장 널리 사용되고 있는 교통수요모형은 전통적 4단계 교통수요모델이다. 하지만, 기존 분석방법은 시공간적으로 다양한 분석에 제약을 가지고 있으며, 이러한 한계를 극복하기 위해 최근 활동기반 모형 및 시스템이 활발히 연구 개발되고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 빅데이터를 활용한 활동기반 통행자분석시스템 ABATA(Activity-Based Traveler Analyzer) 기술개발을 소개한다. 이 시스템은 시간별 총인구 추정, 활동 프로파일 생성, 시간별 활동 인구 추정, 공간 활동 인구 추정 및 출발지·목적지 추정 등의 구성요소를 포함한다. 제안된 시스템을 실증하기 위해 사례연구로 세종시 5-1 블록스마트시티를 대상으로 토지이용변화에 따른 배기가스 배출영향을 평가하였다. 그 결과 업무시설 분산계획 시나리오의 토지이용이 업무시설 집중계획 시나리오보다 이동 거리가 길어 배출량이 더 많이 발생하는 것으로 나타났다. 제안된 ABATA 시스템은 활동 인구 및 통행 수요에 대한 인구, 활동 일정 및 미래 토지이용의 변화 영향을 시뮬레이션하기 위한 유용한 도구를 제공할 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.49-60
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• 2024

Purpose: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had significant physical and psychological impacts on registered nurses (RNs). This study aimed to identify long COVID symptoms and their associated factors specifically among RNs. Methods: This descriptive correlational study's sample comprised 189 nurses (31.57±5.98 years, 93.7% female) in Korea. Self-reported long COVID symptoms were assessed using the COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale. Data were collected from December 31, 2022, to January 13, 2023, using the online survey method and were analyzed using independent t-test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and a multiple linear regression analysis with the IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0 program. Results: A total of 179 participants (94.7%) experienced one or more long COVID symptoms. The most prevalent symptoms were weakness (77.8%), fatigue (68.3%), breathlessness (67.7%), cough/throat sensitivity/voice change (50.3%), and sleep problems (50.3%). The factors related to long COVID symptoms were marital status, type of institution, working time, acute COVID-19 symptoms, and vaccination status. The quarantine period (β=.26, p<.001) and the nursing workforce after COVID-19 (β=-.17, p=.018) were significantly associated with long COVID symptoms (Adjusted R² =.33). Conclusion: Providing comprehensive recognition is necessary for the understanding of long COVID symptoms and their associated factors among nurses and could promote a long COVID symptom management education program targeted at nurses. Moreover, it could facilitate effective nursing care and education plans for long COVID patients.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.53-62
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• 2024

Molded pulp products has become more attractive than traditional materials such as expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) owing to low-priced recycled paper, environmental benefits such as biodegradability, and low production cost. In this study, various design factors regarding compression and cushioning characteristics of the molded pulp cushion with truncated pyramid-shaped structural units were analyzed using a test specimen with multiple structural units. The adopted structural factors were the geometric shape, wall thickness, and depth of the structural unit. The relative humidity was set at two levels. We derived the cushion curve model of the target molded pulp cushion using the stress-energy methodology. The coefficient of determination was approximately 0.8, which was lower than that for EPS (0.98). The cushioning performance of the molded pulp cushion was affected more by the structural factors of the structural unit than by the material characteristics. Repeated impacts, higher static stress, and drop height decreased the cushioning performance. Its compression behavior was investigated in four stages: elastic, first buckling, sub-buckling, and densification. It had greater rigidity during initial deformation stages; then, during plastic deformation, the rigidity was greatly reduced. The compression behavior was influenced by structural factors such as the geometric shape and depth of the structural unit and environmental conditions, rather than material properties. The biggest difference in the compression and cushioning characteristics of molded pulp cushion compared to EPS is that it is greatly affected by structural factors, and in addition, strength and resilience are expected to decrease due to humidity and repetitive loads, so future research is needed.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제66권3호
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• pp.25-37
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• 2024

Global warming-induced drought inflicts significant socio-economic and environmental damage. In Korea, the persistent drought in the southern region since 2022 has severely affected water supplies, agriculture, forests, and ecosystems due to uneven precipitation distribution. To effectively prepare for and mitigate such impacts, it is imperative to develop proactive measures supported by early monitoring systems. In this study, we analyzed the spatiotemporal changes of multiple evapotranspiration-based drought indices, focusing on the flash drought event in the southern region in 2022. The indices included the Evaporative Demand Drought Index (EDDI), Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) considering precipitation and temperature, and the Evaporative Stress Index (ESI) based on satellite images. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and SPEI indices utilized temperature and precipitation data from meteorological observation stations, while the ESI index was based on satellite image data provided by the MODIS sensor on the Terra satellite. Additionally, we utilized the Evaporative Demand Drought Index (EDDI) provided by the North Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as a supplementary index to ESI, enabling us to perform more effective drought monitoring. We compared the degree and extent of drought in the southern region through four drought indices, and analyzed the causes and effects of drought from various perspectives. Findings indicate that the ESI is more sensitive in detecting the timing and scope of drought, aligning closely with observed drought trends.

• 벤처창업연구
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2024

본 연구는 대학생들의 금융교육에 있어 NIE(NIE: Newspaper in Education) 학습방법의 효과성에 주목하여, 금융이해력이 재무관리행동에 미치는 영향을 실증적으로 파악하고자 하였다. 분석을 위하여 금융과목을 수강하는 대학생들을 대상으로 NIE 미실시그룹과 NIE 실시그룹으로 구분하여 독립표본 t 검정과 다중회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구 결과, 첫째, 금융이해력의 하위요소인 금융태도는 NIE 실시그룹이 NIE 미실시그룹보다 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 금융지식과 금융행위는 두 그룹 간에 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 셋째, NIE 실시그룹에서 금융지식은 재무관리행동에 유의미한 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 결과로 대학생들이 건전한 금융생활을 영위하는 경제주체로 육성하는데 필요한 금융교육에 NIE 학습방법이 매우 효과적임을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.114-128
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• 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perception of nutrition teachers and the factors influencing their intention toward sustainable dietary education utilizing the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Methods: The self-administered online survey was completed by nutrition teachers in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. A total of 151 valid questionnaires were analyzed. Factor analysis and multiple regressions were employed to test the research model. Results: The study findings demonstrated that all TPB variables significantly influenced the sustainable dietary educational intention, with the degree of influence ranking as follows: external perceived behavioral control (β = 0.417), attitude (β = 0.240), internal perceived behavioral control (β = 0.207), and subjective norms (β = 0.181). For external perceived behavioral control, nutrition teachers and elementary schools exhibited higher levels compared to dietitians and middle/high schools, respectively. The participants in sustainable dietary education training programs exhibited a higher level of internal perceived behavioral control compared to those who did not participate. The highest perception levels were reported for attitude (4.26), followed by subjective norms (4.02), internal perceived behavioral control (3.67), and external perceived behavioral control (3.20). Conclusions: This study affirmed that the TPB variables elucidated the sustainable dietary educational intentions of nutrition teachers. The significant impacts of external and internal perceived behavioral control, attitude, and subjective norms on educational intentions were confirmed. Consequently, proactive support from schools and governments is essential to enhance the facilitating factors and mitigate the barriers toward sustainable dietary education in schools.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.242-248
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• 2016

이 연구는 일부 아동들을 대상으로 일상생활구강영향지수와 구강건강관련행태, 구강건강상태를 조사하였으며, 일상생활구강영향지수에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하고, 서로간의 연관성을 알아보고자 2012년 3월부터 5월까지 인천광역시와 천안시 소재 일부 학교 아동 200명을 대상으로 설문조사를 하였다. 그 중 설문조사가 완료된 175명을 최종 분석대상으로 하여 SPSS WIN 20.0 프로그램을 이용하여 분석한 후 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 일반적 특성과 C-OIDP 불편경험 항목 수, 구강건강관련 행태와 C-OIDP 불편경험 항목 수는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다(p>0.05). 그리고 C-OIDP 불편 경험 항목 수가 많을수록 충전유치치면과(p=0.024), 우식경험유치치면이 많고(p=0.049), 구강 내 전체충전치면과(p=0.021) 구강내 전체우식경험치면 역시 많은 것으로 나타났다(p=0.047). 이것은 객관적인 구강건강상태와 주관적 지표인 C-OIDP가 서로 관련성이 있음을 보여준다. C-OIDP 여덟 항목 중 영향빈도가 높은 것은 식사하기, 치아 닦기, 웃기 순이었으며, 구강 내 전체 우식경험치면수가 많고, 지난 한 달간 잇몸 통증을 경험한 대상자에서 C-OIDP 항목점수가 높았다. 이것은 C-OIDP가 우식과 치주 상태와 관련이 있음을 보여주는 것이다. 이 연구는 주관적 구강건강지표와 실제 구강건강과의 관련성을 본 연구로서 매우 의미 있는 연구이며, 앞으로 C-OIDP에 영향을 미치는 다양한 요인에 대한 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제56권12호
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• pp.993-1003
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• 2023

대기온실가스 증가로 전지구 평균기온은 산업화 이전 대비 1.1℃ 상승했고 수자원시스템의 공급능력에 상당한 변화가 예상된다. 본 연구에서는 금강수계 내 여러 중권역의 이수안전도와 기후조건의 관계(기후반응함수)를 단변량 함수로 나타내 기후민감도를 동시에 평가할 수 있는 방법을 제안하였다. 사례연구를 위해 GR6J 모형으로 중권역별 자연유출을 모의했고 이를 Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) 최적모형에 입력해 2030년 수요전망에 대한 공급신뢰도를 평가하였다. 여러 중권역의 이수안전도를 동시에 비교하기 위해 평균 강수량과 잠재증발산량의 비율을 독립변수 사용하여 단변량 기후민감도 함수를 개발하였다. 사례연구 결과, 1991-2020 자연유출을 이용해 수계전체 물부족을 최소화시키는 운영을 가정했을 때 공급신뢰도는 19개 중권역 중 보청천유역에서 가장 낮았다. 하천유지유량의 우선순위를 농업용수와 생공용수과 동일하게 조정한 시나리오에서는 보청천유역, 초강유역, 논산천유역의 이수안전도가 크게 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 보청천유역, 초강유역, 논산천유역의 이수안전도는 모든 기후스트레스 테스테에서 크게 감소한 반면, 미호강유역, 금강공주유역, 금강하구유역은 아주 건조한 기후조건에서만 이수안전도가 감소했다. 대규모 인프라에서의 공급이 원활한 중권역의 기후민감도는 크게 변하지 않았다. 2021-2050 기후전망을 민감도함수에 적용했을 때 금강수계의 공급신뢰도는 대체로 좋아질 가능성이 높지만 하천유지유량 우선순위를 높이게 되면 지형적, 인위적으로 고립된 중권역에서 물부족은 심해질 것으로 분석되었다. 2021-2050기간 금강수계의 이수안전도는 기후스트레스 보다 하천관리정책의 변화에 더 큰 영향을 받을 것으로 판단된다.