• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.425-437
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• 2015

Objectives: Risk assessment is a tool for predicting and reducing uncertainty related to the effects of future activities. Probability approaches are the main elements in risk assessment, but confusion about the interpretation and use of assessment factors often undermines the message of the analyses. The aim of this study is to provide a guideline for systematic reduction plans regarding uncertainty in risk assessment. Methods: Articles and reports were collected online using the key words "uncertainty analysis" on risk assessment. Uncertainty analysis was conducted based on reports focusing on procedures for analysis methods by the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). In addition, case studies were performed in order to verify suggested methods qualitatively and quantitatively with exposure data, including measured data on toluene and styrene in residential spaces and multi-use facilities. Results: Based on an analysis of the data on uncertainty, three major factors including scenario, model, and parameters were identified as the main sources of uncertainty, and tiered approaches were determined. In the case study, the risk of toluene and styrene was evaluated and the most influential factors were also determined. Five reduction plans were presented: providing standard guidelines, using reliable exposure factors, possessing quality controls for analysis and scientific expertise, and introducing a peer review system. Conclusion: In this study, we established a method for reducing uncertainty by taking into account the major factors. Also, we showed a method for uncertainty analysis with tiered approaches. However, uncertainties are difficult to define because they are generated by many factors. Therefore, further studies are needed for the development of technical guidelines based on the representative scenario, model, and parameters developed in this study.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.173-195
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• 2023

Objectives: To investigate and analyze the assessment indicators and tools used in clinical practice to assess Korean medicine (KM) treatment for infertility, and to establish a basis for assessment tools to diagnose and assess infertility. Methods: Relevant studies published until March 2023 were extracted from Pubmed, Research Information Sharing Service, and National Digital Science Library databases. Results: Sixty-four studies comprising 4,105 patients were included. We investigated pregnancy outcomes, and assessed pregnancy- and childbirth-related factors, overall health, reproductive health, and mental health. Pregnancy result was most common primary outcome. Ongoing pregnancy, stillbirth, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy rates were suggested as indicators of pregnancy and childbirth-related assessment. Overall health was most commonly assessed with Likert and Visual analogue scale (VAS). Among reproductive health variables, menstrual history was most frequently assessed. Moreover, indicators such as reproductive function, sexual intercourse, and gynecological disease were assessed. The Infertility Stress Scale and the Fertility Quality of Life tool (FertiQoL) were used to assess mental health. Conclusions: Subjective scales and objective assessment tools, such as the Likert scale and blood tests/ultrasonography, respectively, are used to assess KM infertility treatment. Inconsistent assessment tools make quantitative analyses more challenging. The development of a standardized mental and physical function assessment questionnaire with confirmed reliability and validity ensure the effectiveness of KM infertility treatment, and promote future studies on infertility treatment.

• 한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.155-176
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• 2012

It is an important issue to explore classroom environments which are conducive to developing students' mathematical performance. This study explores the effects of different classroom environments (solution-demand and corresponding-time setting) on mathematical performances. Fourteen and eighteen prospective teachers were required to prove a task under different conditions respectively: a) Cognitive demand of multiple-solution corresponding time of three hours, and b) Cognitive demand of a right solution corresponding time of 20 minutes. We used SOLO as the assessment tool for mathematical performance from quality perspective. Significant differences were found in the quantity and quality of mathematical performance. The regular environment focusing on speed and accuracy were found to be directly linked to low levels of performance. The findings above provide implications to the cognitive benefits of multiple-solution demand and corresponding time setting.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.125-130
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• 2014

Background: Construction industry is among the most hazardous industries, and needs a comprehensive and simple-to-administer tool to continuously assess and promote its health and safety performance. Methods: Through the study of various standard systems (mainly Health, Safety, and Environment Management System; Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 180001; and British Standard, occupational health and safety management systems-Guide 8800), seven main elements were determined for the desired framework, and then, by reviewing literature, factors affecting these main elements were determined. The relative importance of each element and its related factors was calculated at organizational and project levels. The provided framework was then implemented in three construction companies, and results were compared together. Results: The results of the study show that the relative importance of the main elements and their related factors differ between organizational and project levels: leadership and commitment are the most important elements at the organization level, whereas risk assessment and management are most important at the project level. Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that the framework is easy to administer, and by interpreting the results, the main factors leading to the present condition of companies can be determined.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.107-111
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• 2008

Water quality contamination issues are of critical concern to human health, whilst pesticide release generated from irrigated land should be considered for protecting natural habitats and human health. This paper suggests new method for evaluation and analysis using the GIS technique based on integrated spatial modeling framework. The pesticide use on irrigated land is a subset of the larger spectrum of industrial chemicals used in modern society. The behavior of a pesticide is affected by the natural affinity of the chemical for one of four environmental compartments; solid matter, liquid, gaseous form, and biota. However, the major movements are a physical transport over the ground surface by rainfall-runoff and irrigation-runoff. The irrigated water carries out with the transporting sediments and makes contaminated water by pesticide. This paper focuses on risk impact identification and assessment using GIS technique. Also, generated data on pesticide residues on farmland and surface water through GIS simulation will be reflected to environmental research programs. Finally, this study indicates that GIS application is a beneficial tool for spatial pesticide impact analysis as well as environmental risk assessment.

• 감성과학
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.103-120
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• 2016

본 연구는 영상의 시간적 요소를 제어하였을 때 어떠한 감성적 효과가 나타나는가를 탐구하였고, 연구 결과를 기반으로 영상 감성 평가 도구를 개발하였다. 연구는 두 단계로 나누어 진행되었다. 첫 번째 연구에서는 원본 영상 대비 영상의 재생 스타일 적용이 야기할 수 있는 감성적 가치를 수집하고자 하였다. 영상의 배속, 방향성, 연속성 등 세가지 시간적 요소를 제어해 총 11 가지의 재생 스타일을 설정하였다. 그리고 재생 스타일 각각에 대하여 원본 영상과 견주어 어떠한 감성적 효과가 부가되는가를 어휘 형태로 수집하였다. 원본 영상으로는 중성적인 감성과 네 개의 감성 영상 - 기쁨, 여유로움, 화남, 슬픔 - 을 활용하였다. 실험을 통해 (N=30) 총 3,800 개의 단어들이 수집되었으며, 위 단어들은 899 종의 감성 어휘로 정리되었다. 그리고 감성 어휘들은 유의어 관계에 의해 총 52 가지의 감성 어휘 군집으로 최종 분류되었다. 두 번째 연구에서는 재생 스타일이 적용된 영상의 감성을 평가하는 도구를 개발하고자 하였다. 연구의 자극물로 재생 스타일이 적용된 11 가지 상업적 영상물을 수집하고, 각 영상을 재생 스타일이 적용되지 않은 원본 영상으로 변환하였다. 그리고 첫 번째 실험과 같이 재생 스타일이 적용된 영상과 원본 영상을 동시에 제시해, 재생 스타일에 의한 효과를 평가하였다. 평가자들은 (N=30) 감성 어휘 899 종 가운데 선별된 대표적인 영상 감성 어휘 38개에 대해 5 점 척도로 응답하였다. 요인 분석법을 통해 응답을 분석한 결과 총 4개의 감성 요인 - 기쁨, 슬픔, 회상적, 이상함 - 이 추출되었다. 이 4개 요인은 보편적인 정서 이론가 비교하여 기쁨과 슬픔이 공존한다는 차이점을 나타내었다. 추가적으로, 연구 결과를 토대로 애니메이션 기반의 감성 평가 도구를 개발한 후 이에 대한 활용 가치 및 응용 방안에 대하여 논의하였다.

• 생태와환경
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.196-206
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• 2023

하천생태계의 주요 1차 생산자인 부착돌말류는 대부분 세포 크기가 매우 작아 관찰과 피각 계수에 고배율의 현미경적 방법을 요구하며, 그로 인해 정성적, 정량적 분석에 있어 정확도와 정밀도를 확보하기가 쉽지 않다. 본 연구는 부착돌말류를 이용한 수생태계 조사·평가에 있어 정도관리를 향상시키기 위한 방법을 제안하였다. 정도관리의 목적에 부합하기 위해, 정성 및 정량분석이 동시에 가능한 영구표본 슬라이드의 분석도구를 신규로 개발하였다. 영구표본을 제작함에 있어 커버 글라스와 슬라이드 글라스에 격자 유무의 조합으로 표본을 만들어 상호 특성을 비교하였다. 그 결과, 다른 시험 조건에 비해 유색선형 격자 슬라이드를 사용하는 방법이 가장 효과적이었다. 향후, 더 개선된 방법의 개발이 기대되지만, 본 연구에서 개발된 방법은 그 효율성과 적용성에 있어 기존 부착돌말류의 실내분석 정도관리를 개선하는 데 기여할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.486-495
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to develop a Quality of Life(QOL) scale for breast cancer patients in Korea and to test the validity and reliability of the instrument. To achieve the purpose of the study, a questionnaire was developed to interview 10 breast cancer patients and distributed to 155 patients with breast cancer in Korea. For data analysis, SPSS WIN 8.0/PC were used. Item analysis and factor analysis were carried out to test validity of the QOL scale. Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ and Guttman split half coefficient were used to test reliability of the scale. The results were as follows; As a result of the item analysis, 27 items were selected from the total of 34 items. 6 factors were selected by factor analysis. Six factors were labeled as 'response to cancer diagnosis and treatment', 'family well-being', 'physical concerns', 'psychological well-being', 'spiritual well-being', and 'economic concerns'. Six factors were explained by 72.236% out of the total variance. The first factor explained 20.738% and the second factor explained 16.593%, which were major factors for Korean breast cancer patients. Chronbach's ${\alpha}$ coefficient of the tool was .9120, and Guttman split-half coefficient was .8148. The scale was identified to be a tool with a high degree of reliability and validity. Therefore, this scale can be effectively utilized for assessment of Quality of Life of patients with breast cancer in Korea.

• 대한지리학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.50-66
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• 2011

대체에너지로써의 바이오 연료 작물과 그 경제성에 대한 연구가 최근 활발히 진행되고 있다. 하지만 이러한 새로운 작물의 생산에 따른 수질변화에 대한 연구는 거의 없는 실정이다. 바이오 연료 작물은 그 경제적 효율성 때문에 많은 양의 비료를 필요로 하므로 농경지 부근과 하류지역의 수질 오염이 예측된다. 이 논문에서는 바이오 연료 작물이 수질에 미치는 영향을 검정된 SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) 모델을 이용하여 작물의 전과 후의 시나리오로 예측하였다. 그리고 수질 악화를 줄이는 방안으로 30미터 넓이의 필터 스트립을 모델에서 시뮬레이션 하였다. 바이오 연료 작물 생산에 필요한 농경 일정은 이 전의 연구를 참고하였다. 모델 예측 결과, 농경지 주변에서는 연간 250-1,150%의 총질소가, 그리고 100-1, 100%의 총인이 각각 증가하였다. 유역의 유출구 (호수)에서는 연간 40-50%의 총질소와 총인이 증가하였다. 필터 스트립을 설치한 후 농경지 주변에서는 연간 58.0-67.9%의 총질소와 57.7-68.2%의 총인이 각각 감소하였으며 유출구에서는 연간 28.5%의 총질소와 29.4%의 총인이 각각 감소하였다.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제58권3호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2016

The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between stream water quality of TN (total nitrogen), TP (total phosphorus), and BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) and TDI (Trophic Diatom Index) score determined by physico-chemical factors, biomass, and standing crops of epilithic diatoms, and to estimate the required amount of ecological streamflow for good water environment of Trophic Diatom. For the main stream of Chungju dam watershed of South Korea, total 100 field data of 3 years (2008~2010) measured in May and September were used to derive the relationship between water quality and TDI. Trophic Diatom had high correlation (0.55 determination coefficient) with TN. Using the relationship, the required streamflow was evaluated by using the Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) for good Trophic Diatom water environment through T-N water quality maintenance. The SWAT simulated 8 years (2003~2010) stream discharges and T-N water quality along the main stream. From present garde C (score range: 30.0~45.0) to grade A (score above 60.0) of TDI, the May needs additional streamflow of $63.1m^3/sec$ (+36.7 % comparing with the present streamflow of $172.0m^3/sec$) at the watershed outlet.