• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.353-361
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• 2020

Objectives: An inadequate understanding of infertility can affect individuals' self-efficacy and ability to perform self-care; thus, reproductive health education is an important part of infertility treatment. The present qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and educational needs of infertile women with regard to reproductive health. Methods: In this qualitative study, we utilized a content analysis approach. Purposive sampling was performed to ensure maximum diversity. In total, 23 individual interviews were conducted with 20 Iranian women with infertility and 3 key informants between July 2018 and February 2019 in northern Iran. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed using a conventional content analysis approach. Results: Reproductive health education needs were identified by analyzing interview data from 4 main categories: familiarity with the fertility process and preparation for pregnancy, recognition of infertility and expectations around seeking treatment, recognition of preventive actions associated with reproductive health, and correction of false beliefs. Recognizing the causes of infertility and understanding the different approaches to infertility treatment are among the most important educational needs of infertile women. The potential for neglect of health-related issues due to concerns about fertility and the maternal experience necessitates education about preventive measures for cervical cancer, breast cancer, and sexually transmitted infections. Correcting misconceptions, including those related to contraceptives and traditional medicine, can also help promote reproductive health. Conclusions: In infertile women, the educational needs associated with reproductive health are multifaceted. Satisfying these needs can help achieve optimal treatment results and promote reproductive health.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.95-101
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• 2021

하인리히의 법칙에 근거한 준해양사고는 사고를 미리 방지할 수 있는 수단으로서 매우 중요하다. 이에 본 연구에서는 정성적 데이터가 주를 이루는 정박 중 발생한 준해양사고에 대해 다양한 통계 분석 방법을 활용하여 정량적 결과를 도출하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 다양한 해운회사로부터 준해양사고 자료를 수집하여 분석에 쉽도록 재분류하였고, 텍스트마이닝 분석기법을 활용하여 1차 분석하여 주요 키워드를 도출하였다. 도출된 키워드는 전문가 집단의 검증을 거쳐 의미 있는 단어만 선택되었고, 시계열 및 군집 분석을 시행하여 정박 중 발생할 수 있는 준해양사고를 예측하였다. 이를 통해, 데이터 분석기술을 활용하면 정성적 준해양사고 자료를 정량화된 데이터 전환과 통계적 분석이 가능함을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 발생 가능한 준해양사고의 경향을 파악함으로써 원인과 예방 대책에 대한 정보 제공도 가능함을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 벤처창업연구
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.169-181
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• 2018

지속적으로 심화되고 있는 글로벌 경쟁 환경 하에서 많은 기업들은 공유가치 창출 (CSV, Creating Shared Value)을 통해 사회혁신 분야에서 새로운 사업 기회를 모색하고 있다. 사회혁신을 추구함에 있어 해결하고자 하는 문제를 명확히 도출하고, 문제의 원인을 파악하는 것이 사회혁신의 핵심 출발점이다. 수많은 문제해결 방법론 중에 최근 다양한 분야에서 가장 많은 관심을 받는 것은 디자인 씽킹 (Design Thinking)이다. 디자인 씽킹은 인간의 필요에 공감하고 대중도 인식하지 못하는 잠재적 욕구를 발굴하여 해결하는 창의적 문제해결 방법론으로 비즈니스 혁신도구로도 사용되지만 사회 문제를 해결하는 사회혁신을 위한 도구로서 활발히 이용되고 있다. 그러나 디자인 씽킹 프로젝트를 수행하는 많은 주체들이 겪는 어려움 중의 하나가 관찰 데이터의 효율적 분석이 어렵다는 것이다. 오프라인 방식으로만 데이터를 분석할 경우 대량의 데이터를 처리하는데 시간이 오래 걸리며, 비정형데이터의 경우 처리가 어려워 관찰을 통해 어렵게 수집한 데이터로부터 문제점을 발견하는데 어려움을 호소한다. 이에 본 연구는 디자인 씽킹 프로세스의 한계점을 보완하고자 사회혁신을 위한 디자인 씽킹 프로젝트의 관찰단계에서 수집한 데이터 분석이 보다 과학적으로 이루어질 수 있도록 질적 자료 분석과 양적 자료 분석 방법을 균형 있게 사용하는 통합방법론을 제시하고자 한다.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2012

This study is about the quantitative safety assessment of hydrogen station in Korea operating with on-site type. This was written by background information that before qualitative safety assessment to write. For the qualitative safety assessment method, the study used FMEA(failure mode & effect analysis) and HAZOP(hazard & operability), and adopted the FTA(fault tree analysis) as the quantitative safety assessment method. To write the FTA, we wrote FT by Top event that hydrogen leakage can be called most serious accident of hydrogen station. Each base event collect reliability data by reliability data handbook, THERP-HRA and estimation of the engineering. Assessment looked at the high frequency and the possible risk through Gate, Importance, m.cutsets analysis.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.584-596
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of frontline nurses working during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: An online qualitative study was conducted using a pragmatic approach. The data were collected in August 2021. Registered Korean nurses who provided direct nursing care to patients with confirmed COVID-19 were eligible for this study. An online survey was used to gather free-text data, which were then analyzed using machine-based network analysis and summative content analysis. Results: The analysis examined the responses of 126 participants and led to the identification of six prominent themes. These themes were further classified into three distinct levels: personal, task, and organizational. The identified themes are as follows: "collapse of personal life," "being overwhelmed by the numerous roles required," "personal protective equipment was sufficiently provided, but that is not enough," "changes in interprofessional collaboration," "inappropriate workforce management," and "diverted allocation of healthcare services and resources." Conclusion: Our findings highlight areas for improvement in resources, systems, and policies to enhance preparedness for future pandemics.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.159-168
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• 2018

Purpose: This study aimed to explore nursing students' experiences of observing surgeries in the operating room. Methods: The data were collected through written scripts of nursing students who participated in the operating room practice. Data were analyzed via qualitative content analysis. Results: Five themes emerged from the data: 'preparing with the thrilled hearts toward unknown area', 'drawing back in front of the mirror of realities', 'becoming an audience at a lifesaving orchestra', 'reaching a tipping point of knowing', and 'redrawing the trajectory of dream to be a nurse'. Conclusion: This study will prove helpful in describing their needs for systemic and emotional support. Findings indicated that major contributions of surgical observations to nursing students are more integrated understandings of nursing and the determinations of their career preferences.

• Journal of Information Processing Systems
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.109-128
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• 2016

This paper presents a new combined forecasting method that is guided by the soft set theory (CFBSS) to predict business failures with different sample sizes. The proposed method combines both qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis to improve forecasting performance. We considered an expert system (ES), logistic regression (LR), and support vector machine (SVM) as forecasting components whose weights are determined by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The proposed procedure was applied to real data sets from Chinese listed firms. For performance comparison, single ES, LR, and SVM methods, the combined forecasting method based on equal weights (CFBEWs), the combined forecasting method based on neural networks (CFBNNs), and the combined forecasting method based on rough sets and the D-S theory (CFBRSDS) were also included in the empirical experiment. CFBSS obtains the highest forecasting accuracy and the second-best forecasting stability. The empirical results demonstrate the superior forecasting performance of our method in terms of accuracy and stability.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.3561-3564
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• 2013

Background: The negative effects of gynecologic cancer on women's health is multidimensional. Sexual problems arising after chemotherapy are decreased interest and vaginal lubrication, lack of orgasm and dyspareunia and sense of reduction in sexual attractiveness in general. The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes that patients who receive chemotherapy for a gynecologic oncology disorder experience in their sexual functions. Materials and Methods: A descriptive/cross-sectional and qualitative study was performed. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was used in order to collect data on sexual capacity. The quantitative data obtained were evaluated with frequency and percentage calculations while content analysis was performed for the qualitative data. Results: All of the information related to sexuality was provided by the physician. Chemotherapy treatment affected sexuality negatively in 55.9%. Since receiving the diagnosis, 52.9% of women had experienced no sexual intercourse at all. Those who had an FSFI score of 30 and below made up 75% of the women. After the content analysis of data obtained during in in-depth interviewing, we focused on three main themes: desire for sexual intercourse, problems experienced during sexual intercourse, and coping with problems. Conclusions: An integrated system where sexual problems can be handled professionally should be present during gynecological cancer treatment.

• Asian Journal of Business Environment
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.23-29
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• 2013

Purpose - The study investigates the obstacles faced by small business owners (SBOs) in accessing finance in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The study aims to identify the causes of inaccessibility to finance for SBOs, investigate the role of government agencies in supporting SBOs, assess the extent to which banks support SMMEs, and suggest solutions to ease the challenge of inaccessibility of finance. Research design, data, methodology -We used a triangulation research design, wherein SMME owners and managers in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality were the target population. We used simple random sampling techniques to select respondents, and conducted in-depth interviews to collect qualitative data. Results - We analyzed quantitative data using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and factor analysis. The qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The study identifies and discusses the obstacles in accessing finance; the main among which are the lack of collateral security, poor business plans, lack of knowledge, and lack of financial deposit. Conclusions -We urge the banks, government, and government agencies to support the SMME sector, for it remains the economic engine of many African countries and helps in reducing the impact of socio-economic challenges, like unemployment and poverty.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.5-13
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• 2021

Purpose: The sporting field is one of the most lucrative industries that most producers would want to share and drive-in sales towards its direction. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate how sports psychology has become a useful discipline in enhancing consumer purchase intentions. Research design, data, and methodology: This study employs a qualitative coding method to analyze and interpret the data obtained with a PRISMA declaration for analytical purposes. Using Web QDA (Qualitative Data Analysis) online tools, the current study coded the data obtained. Results: According to the prior studies, marketers should go the extra mile of looking for what sports customers are looking for. They understand that one way to increase the customers' willingness to purchase their products is by looking into the specific things that the customers look for and enjoy in sports. Conclusions: After all, the present study concludes that most marketers need to apply the concepts of sports psychology to understand consumer purchase intentions in particular retail stores. Consumers are likely to be influenced by their peers or groups to make decisions driven towards purchasing given sports apparel and the retail store to purchase a product.