• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권9호
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• pp.1349-1354
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• 2019

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the best approach for handling missing records of first to successful insemination (FS) in Japanese Black heifers. Methods: Of a total of 2,367 records of heifers born between 2003 and 2015 used, 206 (8.7%) of open heifers were missing. Four penalty methods based on the number of inseminations were set as follows: C1, FS average according to the number of inseminations; C2, constant number of days, 359; C3, maximum number of FS days to each insemination; and C4, average of FS at the last insemination and FS of C2. C5 was generated by adding a constant number (21 d) to the highest number of FS days in each contemporary group. The bootstrap method was used to compare among the 5 methods in terms of bias, mean squared error (MSE) and coefficient of correlation between estimated breeding value (EBV) of non-censored data and censored data. Three percentages (5%, 10%, and 15%) were investigated using the random censoring scheme. The univariate animal model was used to conduct genetic analysis. Results: Heritability of FS in non-censored data was $0.012{\pm}0.016$, slightly lower than the average estimate from the five penalty methods. C1, C2, and C3 showed lower standard errors of estimated heritability but demonstrated inconsistent results for different percentages of missing records. C4 showed moderate standard errors but more stable ones for all percentages of the missing records, whereas C5 showed the highest standard errors compared with noncensored data. The MSE in C4 heritability was $0.633{\times}10^{-4}$, $0.879{\times}10^{-4}$, $0.876{\times}10^{-4}$ and $0.866{\times}10^{-4}$ for 5%, 8.7%, 10%, and 15%, respectively, of the missing records. Thus, C4 showed the lowest and the most stable MSE of heritability; the coefficient of correlation for EBV was 0.88; 0.93 and 0.90 for heifer, sire and dam, respectively. Conclusion: C4 demonstrated the highest positive correlation with the non-censored data set and was consistent within different percentages of the missing records. We concluded that C4 was the best penalty method for missing records due to the stable value of estimated parameters and the highest coefficient of correlation.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제62권4호
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• pp.422-431
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• 2019

Objective : In an aging society, the number of patients with symptomatic degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) is increasing and there is an emerging need for fusion surgery. However, few studies have compared transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) for the treatment of patients with DS. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiological outcomes between TLIF and LLIF in DS. Methods : We enrolled patients with symptomatic DS at L4-5 who underwent TLIF with open pedicle screw fixation (TLIF group, n=41) or minimally invasive LLIF with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (LLIF group, n=39) and were followed-up for more than one year. Clinical (visual analog scale and Oswestry disability index) and radiological outcomes (spondylolisthesis rate, segmental sagittal angle [SSA], mean disc height [MDH], intervertebral foramen height [FH], cage subsidence, and fusion rate) were assessed. And we assessed the changes in radiological parameters between the postoperative and the last follow-up periods. Results : Preoperative radiological parameters were not significantly different between the two groups. LLIF was significantly superior to TLIF in immediate postoperative radiological results, including reduction of spondylolisthesis rate (3.8% and 7.2%), increase in MDH (13.9 mm and 10.3 mm) and FH (21.9 mm and 19.4 mm), and correction of SSA ($18.9^{\circ}$ and $15.6^{\circ}$) (p<0.01), and the changes were more stable from the postoperative period to the last follow-up (p<0.01). Cage subsidence was observed significantly less in LLIF (n=6) than TLIF (n=21). Fusion rate was not different between the two groups. The clinical outcomes did not differ significantly at any time point between the two groups. Complications were not statistically significant. However, TLIF showed chronic mechanical problems with screw loosening in four patients and LLIF showed temporary symptoms associated with the surgical approach, such as psoas and ileus muscle symptoms in three and two cases, respectively. Conclusion : LLIF was more effective than TLIF for spondylolisthesis reduction, likely due to the higher profile cage and ligamentotactic effect. In addition, LLIF showed mechanical stability of the reduction level by using a cage with a larger footprint. Therefore, LLIF should be considered a surgical option before TLIF for patients with unstable DS.

• 교육시설 논문지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.3-10
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• 2019

In school facilities, space is the basic framework. The structure and arrangement of space will provide the form and feel of school facilities. In order to become a high-quality school facility, it is necessary to focus on the educational, human and ecological aspects of the instructor and learner until the space is conceived, designed and completed. However, even when public education was introduced in the past, it did not become a school space considering this aspect. The school space, which focuses on efficiency and labor production, is a school space that reflects the characteristics of a factory-type school, which has been occupied by a large number until recently. Although efforts to improve the quality of school facilities have been attempted in recent years, there is also a need to pursue more active changes. Future-oriented and progressive school spaces include flexibility, connectivity, individualization, diversity(creativity). In other words, space should be flexible so that it can be used faithfully according to the educational situation, not the fixed and limited school space as in the past. In the future, the school space should be open and securely linked to the place where it is essential to complete community relations with the community. In addition, space should be flexible so that the school can meet the needs of each student as much as possible. And the school space should be transformed from the space design of the past fixed pattern to reflect the close relationship between spatial, psychological, physiological, and behavioral areas. When school space needs to shift away from the past and change in a new future-oriented direction, the remaining tasks should be presented with specific characteristics and content of the direction. And the function of the consignment should be handled by related research. Although the text of this study reveals the characteristics of future-oriented school space, more concrete and empirical research results should be presented by subsequent research at home and abroad. It is necessary to reduce trial and error in creating a future-oriented school space where both professors and learners can be satisfied by analyzing the common points and differences between the results of the study. In order to do this, it is necessary to make efforts to approach such research based on the participation of the subjects who teach and learn directly at the school site.

• 정보처리학회논문지:소프트웨어 및 데이터공학
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.45-56
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• 2021

군집주행은 여러 대의 자율 주행 차량이 통신을 사용하여 서로 정보를 교환하며 하나의 군집을 이루어 주행하는 것이다. 이러한 군집주행 기술은 더 좁은 차량 간 간격을 유지하며 주행함으로써 도로의 통행량 증대, 에너지 소비 및 오염물질 배출 감소 등의 다양한 장점을 가진다. 그러나 군집주행의 좁은 차량 간 간격은 긴급한 사고 발생 시 대처를 더 어렵게 만들며, 이에 따라 필수적으로 확보되어야 할 군집주행의 안전성을 보장하는데 어려움을 주고 있다. 특히 주행 중 나타날 수 있는 가변성은 군집주행의 안전에 악영향을 미칠 수 있다. 이러한 가변성은 발생 예측이 어렵고, 재현이 어려운 특성으로 인해 가변성으로부터 발생하는 위험 요소를 방지하는 안전대책 마련에 어려움이 있다. 본 논문에서는 군집주행 중에 생겨날 수 있는 가변성에 따른 위험을 회피하기 위한 시뮬레이션 방법을 연구하였다. 이를 위해 가변성을 고려하는 다양한 시나리오를 개발하고, 가변성을 핸들링할 수 있는 안전 대책을 고안, 적용하였으며, 또한 오픈소스 군집주행 시뮬레이터인 VENTOS를 확장하여 시나리오 시뮬레이션을 수행하였다. 그 결과 가변성으로 인한 군집주행의 위험성을 제거하여 안전한 군집주행이 가능함을 확인하였다. 제시하는 가변성 대응 시나리오 시뮬레이션은 군집주행에서의 안전성을 확보하기 위한 연구 개발에 기여할 것으로 판단한다.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.717-733
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• 2021

이 연구는 극지 연구의 중요성을 확산하고자, 극지 소양 교육 방향을 설정하는 기초 자료를 제공하기 위해 수행되었다. 초·중·고등학생들의 극지 인식을 극지 정보 획득 현황, 극지에 대한 인상, 극지 문제 인식 측면에서 조사했다. 초·중·고 9개교 학생 975명이 선택형과 서답형이 포함된 16문항에 대한 설문 조사에 참여했다. 연구 결과, 학생들은 시청각 매체를 중심으로 한 극지 경험이 많았고, 학교 교육에서 극지에 대한 학습 경험이 상대적으로 적었다. 극지에 대한 인상은 지구 온난화로 빙하가 녹으면서 위기에 처한 북극곰과 같은 이미지가 대부분이었다. 학생들은 시청각 매체에서 본 장면을 정서와 결합하면서 이미지를 형성했다. 극지 문제 인식 측면에서 학생들은 공통적으로 생물과 자연 환경, 기후 변화에 관심이 많았지만, 학교급 및 진로 희망에 따라 관심 분야가 달랐다. 학생들은 극지 문제를 해결하는 주체로서 과학자의 위상을 높게 평가했으며, 극지 문제에 대해 실용적 가치보다는 세계 시민적 가치를 우선했다. 이상의 결과를 바탕으로 학교 교육과정에서 극지 내용 수용 및 체계화, 극지 과학자와 교육자의 협력에 의한 차별화된 학습 경험 마련, 여러 교과에 생성력 있는 빅아이디어 중심의 극지 소양 설정, 지구계 중심의 학습 접근법, 후속 연구의 방향 설정, 다양한 가치를 수용하는 과학 교육의 필요성 등을 시사점으로 제시했다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.88-94
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• 2022

Purpose: This study was based on the Korean Foot and Ankle Society (KFAS) member survey and aimed to report the current trends in the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of acute Achilles tendon rupture (AATR) over the past few decades. Materials and Methods: A web-based questionnaire containing 34 questions was sent to all KFAS members in October 2021. The questions were mainly related to the clinical experience and preferred management of patients with AATR. Answers with a prevalence ≥50% of the respondents were considered a tendency. Results: Seventy-one (12.9%) of the 550 members responded to the survey. The male sex ratio in AATR was answered mean 78%, and the most common age groups were 30~40 years (n=49; 69.0%), and 40~50 years (n=37; 52.1%), in that order. The most common seasons for the occurrence of AATR were spring (37 cases; 52.1%) and autumn (27 cases; 38.0%). Also, sports-related rupture had an average occurrence of 76.2%. The most important clinical factor to determine the type of treatment was the history of previous injuries, and 75.9% of respondents started conservative treatment in the 2010s. The most preferred protocol of conservative treatment was an orthosis capable of ankle range of motion after casting (68.5%), and 53.7% 'satisfied' and 1.9% 'very satisfied' with conservative treatment. The most preferred surgical method was open repair (80.3%), and the Krackow method (60.6%), and 49.3% of treated patients responded 'satisfied' and 45.1% 'very satisfied' with this treatment. Conclusion: This study gives updated information concerning the current trend of epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of AATR in Korea. Both consensus and variation in the approach to AATR were identified using this survey study. This study may raise the awareness of various possible approaches toward AATR and should be used to further establish a standard protocol for the management of this injury.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적은 엔터테인먼트 산업에 효과적인 고성과작업조직(high performance work system)을 모색, 제시하는 데 있다. 최근에 엔터테인먼트 산업 자체는 급격하게 성장하고 있으나, 엔터테인먼트 기업은 제조업과 달리 안정적 수익구조를 확보하기 어렵다는 특징이 있다. 엔터테인먼트 기업 및 프로젝트의 성과는 인적자원의 역량과 시너지에 의존하는 경향이 농후하기 때문이다. 이를 관리할 수 있는 체계적인 모델을 마련하고자, 본 연구는 ANP(analytic network process)를 활용하여 엔터테인먼트 기업에 경쟁우위를 제공할 수 있는 고성과작업조직을 제시하였다. 고성과작업조직의 성공적 특성을 평정한 쌍대비교 자료는 엔터테인먼트 기업에 종사하는 28명의 팀장급 리더를 대상으로 수집되었다. 연구 결과, '개발적 지원', '관리적 지원'에 비해 '참여기회 부여'가 가장 높은 중요도를 나타냈다. 구체적인 구성요소별 중요도는, '개방적 의사소통', '분산된 의사결정', '성과에 의한 보상'이 높게 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과에 기초하여 엔터테인먼트 기업에서 고성과작업조직을 성취하는 데 실질적 시사점과 실행의 우선순위를 제언하였다.

• 대한기관윤리심의기구협의회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2022

Purpose: The traditional ethical study only suggests a blurred insight on the research using medical big data, especially in this rapid-changing and demanding environment which is called "4th Industry Revolution." Current institutional/ethical issues in big data research need to approach with the thoughtful insight of past ethical study reflecting the understanding of present conditions of this study. This study aims to examine the ethical issues that are emerging in recent health care big data research. So, this study aims to survey the public perceptions on of health care big data as part of the process of public discourse and the acceptance of the utility and provision of big data research as a subject of health care information. In addition, the emerging ethical challenges and how to comply with ethical principles in accordance with principles of the Belmont report will be discussed. Methods: Survey was conducted from June 3th August to 6th September 2020. The online survey was conducted through voluntary participation through Internet users. A total of 319 people who completed the survey (±5.49%P [95% confidence level] were analyzed. Results: In the area of the public's perspective, the survey showed that the medical information is useful for new medical development, but it is also necessary to obtain consents from subjects in order to use that medical information for various research purposes. In addition, many people were more concerned about the possibility of re-identifying personal information in medical big data. Therefore, they mentioned the necessity of transparency and privacy protection in the use of medical information. Conclusion: Big data on medical care is a core resource for the development of medicine directly related to human life, and it is necessary to open up medical data in order to realize the public good. But the ethical principles should not be overlooked. The right to self-determination must be guaranteed by means of clear, diverse consent or withdrawal of subjects, and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner in the processing of personal information. In addition, scientific and ethical validity of medical big data research is indispensable. Such ethical healthcare data is the only key that will lead to innovation in the future.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.163-169
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• 2022

Background: It is estimated that about 13 million artisanal and small-scale miners carry out their activities under harsh, precarious, unfriendly, and risky conditions. Yet, our understanding of the extent to which these workers use personal protective equipment (PPE) and navigate through the various risks and hazards they face is still limited. This article has two main objectives. First, it explores the extent of usage of PPE among artisanal and small-scale miners for the prevention of hazards and risks. Second, it examines the coping strategies used by these miners as a response to experiences of occupational injuries and risks Methods: A cross-sectional survey of small-scale miners was conducted in six communities across three districts in Ghana, West Africa. The mixed methods approach was adopted. A total of 148 small-scale miners participated in the study. Six focus group discussions (FGDs) were held across the six communities. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Chi-square tests were used to analyse the relationship between some socio-demographic characteristics (sex, age, and educational background) and the usage of PPE. Open-ended questions and responses from FGDs were analysed based on the content and verbatim quotations from miners. Results: Findings suggest that 78% of the miners interviewed do not use the appropriate PPE citing reasons such as cost, and their personal discomfort associated with use of PPE. There was no significant relationship between socio-demographic characteristics (i.e., sex, age, education and major mining activity) and the usage of PPE. The study further revealed four main coping strategies used by miners to handle the risks. These are rest, taking unprescribed medication and hard drugs, registration with health insurance scheme and savings and investments. Conclusion: This study shows that very few artisanal miners use PPE despite the significant hazards and risks to which they are exposed. The study recommends to the government to put in place measures to ensure that miners adhere to health and safety regulations before undertaking mining activities. This means that health and safety plans and use of PPE should be linked to the license acquisition process for miners.

• 한국심리학회지:법
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.349-370
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• 2020

예상치 못한 질문을 통해 효과적인 거짓말 탐지가 가능하다고 알려져 있으나 최근 거짓말 판별에 사용되고 있는 확인 가능한 사실(verifiable details)에 있어 예상치 못한 질문의 효과를 검증한 연구는 많지 않다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 예상치 못한 질문이 진실 진술자와 거짓 진술자가 언급하는 세부정보의 양과 확인 가능한 사실의 수에 미치는 효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 진실 조건의 참가자(40명)는 교내의 카페에 다녀왔고, 거짓 조건의 참가자(40명)는 정해진 장소에서 준비된 과제를 수행한 뒤 카페에 다녀왔다고 거짓말을 하였다. 모든 참가자는 면담에서 2개의 예상한 질문('자세히 말하기', '장소 묘사')과 2개의 예상치 못한 질문('거꾸로 말하기', '증명 요구')에 답하였다. 종속변인은 세부정보의 양과 확인 가능한 사실의 개수였다. 그 결과, 질문 유형과는 관계없이 진실 진술자가 거짓 진술자보다 유의미하게 더 많은 세부정보를 말하였다. 확인 가능한 사실의 개수에 있어서는 진실 진술자와 거짓 진술자 간의 유의미한 차이는 없었다. 그리고 세부정보의 양(71.3%)이 확인 가능한 사실의 수(53.8%)보다 더 정확하게 진실 진술자와 거짓 진술자를 판별하였다. 또한, 거짓 진술자들은 '자세히 말하기' 질문에 비해 '증명 요구' 질문을 받았을 때 더 많은 단어를 말하였으나 세부정보는 더 많이 언급하지 못하였다. 마지막으로 본 연구의 의의와 한계에 대해 논의하였으며 향후 연구 방향에 대해 제언하였다.