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The Urban Parks and Rivers Contribute to the Citizen Satisfaction and Utilization in Uijeongbu City

  • Kim, Yoo-Ill
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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    • v.38 no.5_2
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    • pp.151-162
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    • 2010
  • This research aimed at measuring Park and Green Satisfaction (PGS) using subjective indicators of 'surface, line and spot' green evaluated by citizens. Also frequency of visits to park and green measured using objective indicators (number of visits) to find the relationship with PGS. A conceptual model of PGS was developed to relate evaluation to satisfaction and finally to utilization of open spaces. A sample of 500 questionnaire survey was employed for Uijeongbu City in Korea. A Structual Equation Modeling (AMOS) techniques was used to test the hypothesized relationship among factors (construct). As a result, first, PGS was explained by three latent factors of 'urban park' (${\gamma}=0.54$), 'linear facilities' (${\gamma}=0.25$), and 'surface green' (${\gamma}=0.15$) respectively. These three exogenous construct was found very useful classification system for open spaces of cities. Second, PGS (${\gamma}=0.34$) was found as a mediating variable to utilization of open spaces and also PGS was closely related to citizens Environmental Quality Satisfaction (EQS), such concept as, 'livability' and 'aesthetic quality'. The more satisfied with park and green the more people use the space. The PGS was an important QOL indicator together with the subjective indicator of 'livability'. Third, jogging and walking trails and bike ways along the river corridor was the most important green facilities contribute to the PGS and EQS. The near the distance (within 500m) the more number of visit to river corridor (green way). The river corridor promote accessibility to nature and other parks.

Exploring Study on the Development of an Integrated Evaluation Index for Improvement of the Level of ITs Performance in Port (항만의 정보화 수준 제고를 위한 통합평가지수 개발에 관한 탐색적 연구)

  • Ryu, Hyung-Geun;Lee, Cheol-Yeong;Lee, Hong-Girl
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.31 no.6
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    • pp.491-496
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    • 2007
  • Recently ITs(Information Technologies} have been as essential methods for port operation. However, despite of the importance of ITs, there has not been any research that evaluate and analyze current level of ITs performance and their utilizations. Thus, objective of this study is to develop integrated indicators to evaluate current level of ITs performance and their utilizations in container terminal. To confirm the effectiveness of the suggested indicators, current level of ITs performance in a container terminal was measured, and then some implications based on findings were presented.

A study on the improvement of post-certification family friendly consulting service (가족친화 인증후 컨설팅사업의 개선을 위한 기초연구)

  • Lee, Yu Ri;Jeong, Young Keum;Choi, Na Ri;Kang, Bog Jeong;Park, Kyung Eun
    • Journal of Family Resource Management and Policy Review
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.1-21
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    • 2018
  • The aim of this study was to suggest an improvement plan for the post-certification family friendly consulting service based on consulting reports from 2015-2016 and focus group interviews analysis. Focus group interviews were conducted with consultants with the Family Friendly Support Center and managers with family friendly certification companies. The results of this study were as follows. First, objective outcome indicators for the measurement of consulting performance should be created. Second, a checklist managers can use to choose the consulting type based on self-assessments should be developed. Third, a follow-up consulting system should be in place to complement the ABC module. Fourth, a consulting case database should be built to facilitate customized consulting by industry and size.

Daily Profiles of Blood Insulin, Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I, Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine in Ewes Under Three Levels of Feed Intake

  • Caldeira, R.M.;Vasques, M.I.;Vaz Portugal, A.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.13 no.8
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    • pp.1121-1126
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    • 2000
  • Daily variation in the serum concentrations of insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I and in the plasma concentrations of thyroxine and triiodothyronine were evaluated in ewes fed 30%, 100% and 200% of theoretical maintenance energy requirements. The single daily meal has had significant effects (p<0.05) on almost all profiles. In general, serum or plasma hormone concentrations have increased after the meal, in particular at the two higher levels of energy intake. In the group submitted to the lowest level of energy intake, the consequences of the meal on circulating levels were almost imperceptible. The effects of feeding levels on serum or plasma concentrations have widely varied among hormones, not showing any objective pattern or relationship. Because these variations may affect the interpretation of these blood indicators, knowledge of daily profiles and of the effect of feed level must be considered. In order to maximize the diagnostic value of those indicators, the most suitable times for blood collection seem to be 16 h after the meal and (or) just before the meal. The collection 16 h after the meal apparently allows the characterization of a relatively steady metabolic state, intermediate between the close effects of food intake and the final phase of the intensification of body reserves mobilization. The collection just before the meal will give a good indication of the level of activity of those mobilization mechanisms.

A Study on the Evaluation Items of BIM Process Maturity Measurement Model (BIM 프로세스 성숙도 측정 모델의 평가항목에 대한 연구)

  • Lee, Jae-sung;Ock, Jong-ho
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.281-295
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    • 2016
  • Lately, the management of domestic BIM performance is quite lacking, as the evaluation and management data from successful cases of BIM implementation both on projects and in companies, and related effects (time, cost and other physical gains) are not well kept for future use in BIM development. In order to overcome the above obstacles, a systematic approach to evaluating BIM adoption with focus on particular elements like BIM implementation environment and processes, and the physical factors yielded by BIM, is necessary. In this study, objective and detailed assessment indicators and weights that are appropriate for the domestic situation were derived through research for purposes of developing a web-based BIM maturity measurement program that is tailor-made for the Korean construction atmosphere. Through a company's self-maturity measurement, excellent quality of BIM deliverables and output can be achieved and managed. Furthermore, the domestic BIM capacity can gradually increase since design firms' BIM capability can be judged during procurement basing on measurement indicators.

Relationship of Somatic Cell Count, Physical, Chemical and Enzymatic Properties to the Bacterial Standard Plate Count in Different Breeds of Dairy Goats

  • Ying, Chingwen;Yang, Cheng-Bin;Hsu, Jih-Tay
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.554-559
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    • 2004
  • The objective of the present study was to investigate the accuracy of mastitis diagnostic indicators for different dairy goat breeds. Biweekly milk samples were collected from individual half mammary gland of seven Saanen and seven Alpine dairy goats in the period of 40 to 120 days in milk. With threshold value set at 2.8 and 3.1 for Alpine and Saanen dairy goats, respectively, log (SPC) offered good sensitivity (0.89, 0.93), specificity (0.88, 0.95), positive predictive value (0.75, 0.85) and negative predictive value (0.95, 0.98) as a mastitis diagnostic tool. The correlations of log (SPC) with milk yield, log (SCC), ALP, LDH, $Na^{+}$, $K^{+}$ and EC were significant in Saanen dairy goats (p<0.05), with the highest correlation coefficient (0.653) existing between log (SPC) and log (SCC). The correlations of log (SPC) with milk yield, milk fat, milk protein, log (SCC), $Na^{+}$, $K^{+}$, EC were significant in Alpine dairy goats (p<0.05), with the highest correlation coefficient (0.416) existing between log (SPC) and log (SCC). There were different best-fit regression equations with different multiple diagnostic indicators for Saanen and Alpine dairy goats. In conclusion, different breeds of dairy goats may have to adapt different mastitis diagnostic parameters for a better diagnosis.

The Assessment of Occupational Injuries of Workers in Pakistan

  • Noman, Muhammad;Mujahid, Nooreen;Fatima, Ambreen
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.452-461
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    • 2021
  • Background: The prevailing global work scenario and deteriorating health facilities in economies indulge the risk perspective in the labor market model. This is the reason that the risk factor is cautiously attributed to wages and labor market efficiencies specifically in developing and emerging economies. In this respect, Occupational Injuries of Workers (OIW) is considered essential to demonstrate the risk and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) setups given the constraints of the labor. Intuitively, the prime objective of this study is to make an assessment of the labor market considering the OIW through the indicators of industry division, employment status, occupational distribution, adopted treatment, gender and regionality. Methods: The assessment strategy of the study has been categorized into trend analysis and Index Value Calculation (IVC) segments employing the data from 2001 to 2018. Results: The pattern of the selected indicators of the OIW has been observed in the available data while the IVC estimations are considered through time and reference categories. The findings of both exercises revealed absolute and relative heterogeneities at both industry and occupational levels. Conclusion: The consistency for gender and regional distribution of both assessments points out the need for effective policy initiatives. The study suggests separate analyses of industry and occupations for a better understanding of the OHS setups and up-gradation in Pakistan.

The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Duchi extract on Ulcerative Colitis (궤양성 대장염 유발 생쥐에서 두시추출물의 항염증 효과)

  • Yang, Byeng Mok;Ahn, Sang Hyun;Kim, Ki Bong
    • The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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    • v.35 no.1
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    • pp.30-39
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    • 2021
  • Objective The purpose of this study is to learn the anti-inflammatory effect of Douchi on ulcerative colitis (UC). Methods Three-month-old mice were divided into 4 groups as follows: control group (Ctrl), UC induced group (UCEG), Pentasa treated group after inducing UC (OPTG), and Douchi treated group after inducing UC (FGTG). NF-κB, p-IκB, iNOS, COX-2 were observed by immunohistochemistry and Masson trichrome, PAS, and Phloxine-tartrazine staining were used to observe histochemical changes. Results Inflammation indicators of the large intestine were significantly lower in FGTG than in the UCEG and OPTG. Also, indicators involved in pulmonary alveolar formation were significantly higher in the FGTG than in the UCEG and OPTG. Conclusions The result of this study suggests that Douchi extract was effective in ulcerative colitis and helped in the formation of alveolar. This result suggests that the lungs and colon are correlated.

Indicators for assessing neighbourhood satisfaction in state provided housing in South Africa

  • Aigbavboa, Clinton;Thwala, Wellington
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2015.10a
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    • pp.361-366
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    • 2015
  • The objective of this paper was to establish the attributes that determines neighbourhood satisfaction in South Africa lowincome housing subsidy scheme ultilising the Delphi approach. This is because the perception and housing satisfaction of lowincome housing beneficiaries toward their housing condition can be studied by examining their satisfaction toward s the neighbourhood factors. The Delphi method was used where the views of housing experts were solicited on 26 potential attributes as identified from li terature. Consensus was achieved after three iterative rounds. The expert"s scored each attributes on a 10-point ordinal scale of impact significance, where 1-2=No impact and 9-10= very high impact. The scales adapted for consensus were: strong consensus, median 9-10, inter quartile deviation (IQD) ≤1; good consensus, median 7 ≤ 6.99and IQD≥2.1≤3. The key findings indicate that there was a good to strong consensus of 19 attributes which were key attributes that the experts perceived as determinants of neighbourhood satisfaction; while 6 other attributes had weak consensus, as they were considered to have a le sser impact in determining residents" neighbourhood satisfaction. However, attributes with weak consensus were the attributes that are highly regarded as core neighbourhood factors in other housing settings. The study contributes to the body of knowledge on th e subject where no consensus has been reached pertaining to indicators for measuring neighbourhood satisfaction in subsidised low-income housing in South Africa.

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Practical Analysis of Developed Bibliometric Indicators for Evaluation of National R&D Programs - Case Study of World Class University Program - (국가연구개발사업 계량평가 도입 효용성에 대한 실증적 분석- 세계수준의 연구중심대학(WCU)육성사업을 중심으로 -)

  • Cho, Woo-Hyun;Woo, Jung-Pyo;Song, Chung-Han
    • Journal of Korea Technology Innovation Society
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.494-512
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    • 2010
  • Recently diversity of research field is emphasized all over the world. Nations with advanced programs in research field keep developing new R&D programs for interdisciplinary studies. These new research atmospheres need objective validity in evaluation process. Peer review is recognized as a best evaluation method for national research and development programs. However, peer review system has restrictive boundary because of its subjectivity of the reviewer. Scientometrics has been developed as an alternative system to peer review. But the effectiveness of quantitative indicators which also has qualitative aspect is rarely analyzed in real program evaluation. In this study, we suggest distribution of marks of peer review and newly developed quantitative review through analyzing deviations between two different reviews in real national R&D program evaluation. Moreover, we could have significant correlation between two review systems in the same case study.

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