• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권12호
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• pp.1369-1374
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• 2001

Objectives : The rates of pseudarthrosis for two- and three level fusion have been reported to be 17-63 and 50% without anterior cervical plating. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of anterior cervical plating in the treatment of multilevel degenerative cervical disease such mostly the additional risks associated with hardware implants and its benefits, fusion rate and radiographic results, and clinical outcomes. Methods : Forty-seven patients who underwent operations between 1993 and 1997 were retrospectively reviewed. The technique for operation was same for both groups(Smith Robinson with autologous iliac bone graft). Group I consisted of 35 consecutive patients treated with anterior cervical decompression and fusion with anterior cervical plate fixation. Group II consisted of 12 consecutive patients treated without plate fixation. We compared clinical outcomes by Prolo score, radiographic results in the rate of fusion, cervical lordosis by Gore angle, disc height by Farfan method, and surgical complications between two groups. Results : The favorable clinical outcomes(excellent and good) by Prolo score were observed with the use of anterior cervical plate fixation(89% vs 75%). The successful fusion rate of multilevel cervical fusion was as seen with anterior cervical plate fixation(97% vs 75%). The overall graft complication rate in multilevel fusions was decreased, with anterior cervical plate fixation, and the hardware related complications were relatively minimal without serious consequences. Conclusion : Anterior cervical plate fixation in the treatment of multilevel cervical disorders is an effective stabilizing method which provides increased bony fusion rate, decreased graft complications, maintained cervical lordosis, early mobilization of the these patients without serious hardware related complications.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.284-290
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• 2020

Background: Prevalence rates of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use among firefighters are remarkably high and substantially higher than similar occupational groups and the general U.S. population. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of fire service personnel regarding cancer and its associations with tobacco and SLT use. Methods: This descriptive study used a qualitative approach. Key informant interviews were conducted in 39 career firefighters and fire service administration from across the U.S. Discussion were recorded, transcribed verbatim and transferred to NVivo software for narrative analysis. Topics explored included cancer perceptions, attitudes and beliefs, and cultural factors related to SLT use behaviors. Results: Major themes that emerged among fire service personnel included concerns about cancer and its risk factors including firefighting tasks, such as fire overhaul operations, and from their lifestyle behaviors, such as alcohol and tobacco use. Firefighters also suggested a number of reasons for their increased SLT use, such as fire department tobacco-free policy and fire service culture. Conclusion: The current study provides a rich foundation for future research, prevention, and intervention efforts for the fire service and research communities regarding tobacco and SLT use and cancer risk. Additional research on firefighters' cancer beliefs deserves future research in order to improve messaging about the risks of cancer due to firefighting.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제60권5호
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• pp.809-828
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• 2016

In deep open pit mines, slope stability is very important. Particularly, increasing the depths increase the risks in mines having weak rock mass. Blasting operations in this type of open pits may have a negative impact on slope stability. Several or combination of methods can be used in order to enable better analysis in this type of deep open-pit mines. Numerical modeling is one of these options. Many complex problems can be integrated into numerical methods at the same time and analysis, solutions can be performed on a single model. Rock failure criterions and rock models are used in numerical modeling. Hoek-Brown and Mohr-Coulomb terms are the two most commonly used rock failure conditions. In this study, mine planning and discontinuity conditions of a lignite mine facing two big landslides previously, has been investigated. Moreover, the presence of some damage before starting the study was identified in surrounding structures. The primary research of this study is on slope study. In slope stability analysis, numerical modeling methods with Hoek-Brown and Mohr-Coulomb failure criterions were used separately. Preparing the input data to the numerical model, the outcomes of patented-blast vibration minimization method, developed by co-author was used. The analysis showed that, the model prepared by applying Hoek-Brown failure criterion, failed in the stage of 10. However, the model prepared by using Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion did not fail even in the stage 17. Examining the full research field, there has been ongoing production in this mine without any failure and damage to surface structures.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.137-145
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• 1992

A computer-assisted microbiological quality assurance program was developed based on HACCP data obtained from a 500 bed general hospital by assessing time and temperature conditions and microbiological qualities of six categories of menu items according to the process of food product flow. The purpose of the study was to develop a computer-assisted microbiological quality assurance program in order to simplify the assessment procedures and to provide a maximum assurance to foodservice personnel and the public. A 16-Bit personnel computer compatible with IBM-PC/AT was used. The data base files and processing programs were created using dBASE III plus packages. The contents of the computerized system are summarized as knows: 1. When the input program for hazard analysis runs, a series of questions are asked to determine hazards and assess their severity and risks. Critical control points and monitoring methods for CCPs are identified and saved in Master file. 2. Output and search programs for hazard analysis are composed of 6 categories of recipe data file list, code identification list, and HACCP identification of the specific menu item. 3. When the user selects a specific category of recipe from 6 categories presented on the screen and runs data file list, a series of menu item list, CCP list, monitoring methods list are generated. When the code search program runs, menu names, ingredients, amounts and a series of codes are generated. 4. When the user types in a menu item and an identification code, critical control points and monitoring methods are generated for each menu item.

• 한국전자거래학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.303-317
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 KNN 대체와 LOF 알고리즘의 결합 모델을 확장하여 실시간 비즈니스 프로세스 모니터링을 위한 비정상 종료 예측 방법론을 제안하였다. 기존의 룰 기반 모니터링 방법론은 실시간 프로세스 진행 정도에 따른 비관측 정보에 기인하여 조기 경보 및 실시간 대응이 힘들다는 한계점을 안고 있다. 이를 해결하기 위하여 비관측 정보에 대한 가정 및 진행 중인 프로세스의 향후 경로 예측을 통해 종료 시점에서 예상되는 LOF를 추정하기 위한 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 이 알고리즘을 적용하여 실시간 비즈니스 프로세스 모니터링 과정에서 각 관측 시점마다 종료 시점에서의 결과를 예측함으로써, 전 시점에 걸친 추세를 살펴종료 패턴을 예측할 수 있다. 이를 통해 비즈니스 프로세스의 실시간 진척에 대한 정보를 가시화함으로써 기회 및 위협에 사전에 대응할 수 있게 하여 프로세스 관리 수준의 향상을 기대할 수 있을 것으로 예상된다.

• Journal of Information Processing Systems
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.347-358
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• 2012

Recently, security researches have been processed on the method to cover a broader range of hacking attacks at the low level in the perspective of hardware. This system security applies not only to individuals' computer systems but also to cloud environments. "Cloud" concerns operations on the web. Therefore it is exposed to a lot of risks and the security of its spaces where data is stored is vulnerable. Accordingly, in order to reduce threat factors to security, the TCG proposed a highly reliable platform based on a semiconductor-chip, the TPM. However, there have been no technologies up to date that enables a real-time visual monitoring of the security status of a PC that is operated based on the TPM. And the TPB has provided the function in a visual method to monitor system status and resources only for the system behavior of a single host. Therefore, this paper will propose a m-TMS (Mobile Trusted Monitoring System) that monitors the trusted state of a computing environment in which a TPM chip-based TPB is mounted and the current status of its system resources in a mobile device environment resulting from the development of network service technology. The m-TMS is provided to users so that system resources of CPU, RAM, and process, which are the monitoring objects in a computer system, may be monitored. Moreover, converting and detouring single entities like a PC or target addresses, which are attack pattern methods that pose a threat to the computer system security, are combined. The branch instruction trace function is monitored using a BiT Profiling tool through which processes attacked or those suspected of being attacked may be traced, thereby enabling users to actively respond.

• 한국IT서비스학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.25-39
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• 2016

The drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle which has no human pilot. Drones can be classified into military drones, commercial drones, and personal drones by usage. Also, drones can be classified from large-sized to nano-sized drone by size and autonomous, remote controlled drone by control type. Especially, military drones can be classified into low-altitude drones, medium-altitude, and high-altitude drones by altitude. Recently, the drone industry is one of the fast growing industries in the world. As drone technologies have become more advanced and cost-effective, Korean government has set its goal to become a top-level country in drone business. However, the government's strict regulation for drone operations is one of the biggest hurdles for the development of the related technologies in Korea and other countries. For example, critical problems for drone delivery can be classified into technical issues and institutional issues. Technical issues include durability, conditional awareness, grasp and release mechanisms, collision avoidance systems, drone operating system. Institutional issues include pilot and operator licensing, privacy rules, noise guidelines, security rules, education for drone police. This study analyzes the trends of the drone industry from the viewpoint of technology and regulation. Also, we define the business areas of drone utilization. Especially, the drone business types or models for public sector are proposed. Drone services or functions promoting public interests need to be aligned with the business reference model of Korean government. To define ten types of drone uses for public sector, we combine the business types of government with the future uses of drones that are proposed by futurists and business analysts. Future uses of drones can be divided into three sectors or services. First, drone services for public or military sectors include early warning systems, emergency services, news reporting, police drones, library drones, healthcare drones, travel drones. Second, drone services for commercial or industrial services include parcel delivery drones, gaming drones, sporting drones, farming and agriculture drones, ranching drones, robotic arm drones. Third, drone services for household sector include smart home drones.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.39-62
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• 2020

Purpose - Korean exports account for a vast proportion of Korean GDP, and large volumes of Korean products are sold in the United States. Identifying and characterizing actual and potential product hazards related to Korean products is critical to safeguard Korean export trade, as severe quality issues can impair Korea's reputation and reduce global consumer confidence in Korean products. In this study, we develop country-of-origin-based product risk analysis methods for social media with a specific focus on Korean-labeled products, for the purpose of safeguarding Korean export trade. Design/methodology - We employed two social media datasets containing consumer-generated product reviews. Sentiment analysis is a popular text mining technique used to quantify the type and amount of emotion that is expressed in the text. It is a useful tool for gathering customer opinions regarding products. Findings - We document and discuss the specific potential risks found in Korean-labeled products and explain their implications for safeguarding Korean export trade. Finally, we analyze the false positive matches that arise from the established dictionaries that were used for risk discovery and utilize these classification errors to suggest opportunities for the future refinement of the associated automated text analytic methods. Originality/value - Various studies have used online feedback from social media to analyze product defects. However, none of them links their findings to trade promotion and the protection of a specific country's exports. Therefore, it is important to fill this research gap, which could help to safeguard export trade in Korea.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.7-16
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• 2024

Fishing is considered one of the most dangerous industries alongside mining that needs further efforts to improve safety. In this study, we have investigated safety management of the gillnet fishing industry in South Korea through identifying safety level and classifying common accident types from the statements of accident com-pensation insurance payments for the last 5 years (2016-2020). There were in total 3,895 accidents and 159 fatalities with an average accident frequency of 5.34 × 10^-2 per year per fisher and an average fatality of 2.18 × 10^-3 fishers per year. We have also identified that 62.4% of the accidents occurred during Fishing (FS), and the most common and the most severe accident type is Slips and Trips (ST) and Other (OT) marine accidents such as collision and capsizing, respectively. The hand was most frequently injured. Finally, the risk assessment indicated that most of the accident types of gillnet fishing in South Korea have unacceptable levels of risks, and it is urgent to implement improved safety measures to reduce accidents during gillnet fishing operation. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable data to create a safer working environment for fishers working on gillnet fishing vessels.

• 항공우주정책ㆍ법학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.45-85
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• 2005

본고는 바르샤바 협약 제17조의 "사고"(accident)의 개념을 주로 미국의 판례를 통하여 분석하였다. 국제항공운송 중에 어떤 "사건"(incident)이 있었고, 그로부터 손해가 발생되었다고 하더라도 그것이 "사고"(accident)가 아니라고 판단되면 바르샤바 협약에 의한 손해배상이 불가능해지므로, 사고의 개념은 협약의 적용을 결정짓는 매우 중요한 개념이다. 근래 항공운송량의 증가와 항공운송체계의 변화에 따라, 항공기상 발생하는 사고의 유형도 매우 다양하게 나타나게 되었고, 이로써 협약 제17조의 의미와 범위에 대한 논쟁은 더욱 심화되었다. 특히 근래에 들어서는 승객간의 분쟁이나 승객과 승무원간의 분쟁, 그리고 이와 유사한 소란 등이 사고의 개념에 포함되는지 여부가 문제되고 있다. 본고에서는 바르샤바협약 제17조의 사고의 개념에 관한 각국의 판례의 추이를 검토하여 사고여부를 판단하는 기준을 제시하였다. 특히 근래의 새로운 현상인 승객간의 가해행위와 승객과 승무원간의 가해행위 등에 관하여 사고의 개념 적용여부를 살펴보았다. Saks 판결 이후 법원은 바르샤바 협약 제17조의 "사고"의 개념을 크게 확대 해석하는 경향이 있었다. Saks 판결은 사고를 예측불가능하고 비정상적인 항공기의 운항으로 정의하였다. Tseng사건에서 법원이 제17조의 사고는 일상적인 검색의 경우까지 포함한다고 판시하여 사고 개념파악을 더 복잡하게 만들었다. Wallace 판결은 혼란을 가중시켰다. 법원은 절대적 책임을 승객간의 불법행위에까지도 적용하였다. Wallace 판결은 항공 운송인의 원인 제공 관련성의 문제를 왜곡시켰을 뿐만 아니라, 사고 개념의 입법 의도나 바르샤바 협약의 제정목적을 일탈하여 항공 운송인의 책임을 가중시켰다. 본 판결은 항공운송인의 책임은 일반 운송 수단보다 훨씬 더 엄격한 책임인 것으로 파악하였다. 협약의 제정자들이 사고의 개념을 명확하게 정의하지 않음으로써 융통적인 해석의 여지를 남겨놓은 것은 시대의 변화를 수용하도록 한 것으로 이해할 수 있다. 그러나 그렇다고 해서 제정자들의 협약 제정의도를 무시하여서는 안 된다. 몬트리올 협약에서 제시된 새로운 책임체제나 2단계책임체제는 "사고"의 개념에 변화를 가져온 것은 아니다. 어떤 승객이 다른 승객에게 불법행위를 가한 경우 항공 운송인이 원인을 제공하지 않은 이상 항공기의 운항과 관계가 없으며 바르샤바 협약상 항공운송인의 책임이 성립하지 않는다고 보아야 할 것이다. 따라서 항공기의 정상적인 운행 가운데 발생한 손해이거나 항공여행 고유의 위험이 아닌 경우 항공운송인의 책임은 배제되어야 할 것이다. 현재 몬트리올 협약에서와 같이 조약 문언의 개정 없이 사고의 개념을 협약의 목적에 맞게 해석하기 위하여는 다음과 같은 분석이 필요하다고 본다. (i) 사고 승객 내부 요인이 아니라 예측 불가능 한 외부적 요인이 발생하였는가 여부, (ii) 사건이 항공기의 비정상적 운행으로 인하여 발생하였는지 여부, (iii) 사건이 손해의 직접적인 원인인지 여부, (iv) 항공 운송 고유의 위험인지 여부를 살펴보아야 한다. 모든 사고가 반드시 항공운송 고유의 위험일 필요는 없지만, 항공운송 고유의 위험이 발생한 경우에는 조약상의 사고의 개념에 포함될 수 있다. 다만 승객간의 분쟁에 의한 사고는 협약상의 사고로 보는 것은 지양되어야 한다.