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토양질 기준에 관한 주요 외국 정책의 비교분석을 통한 우리나라의 토양질 기준 개념설정과 적용 (Policy Suggestions Regarding to Soil Quality Levels in Korea from a Comparison Study of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark's Soil Quality Policies)

  • 박용하;양재의;옥용식
    • 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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    • 제10권4호
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2005
  • 우리나라의 토양질 기준에 관한 정책개발을 위해 미국, 영국, 네덜란드, 독일, 덴마크의 토양질 기준 정책을 분석하였다. 이들 국기들은 사전 조사한 18개 EU 국가 및 캐나다, 호주, 미국 중에서 선정하였다. 이들 국가의 정책 분석은 다음과 같은 시사점을 제공하고 있다. 첫째, 이들 국가에서 적용되고 있는 토양질 기준의 개념에는 토양오염물질의 양과 인체 및 생태계 위해성의 상관관계가 반영되어 있다. 둘째, 어떠한 토양질 기준이라도 오염물질에 의한 인체 및 생태계 위해 유무를 결정하는 절대적인 수치(a magic number)가 될 수 없다. 셋째, 대부분의 경우 토양에 존재하는 오염물질의 농도는 매우 낮으며 오염물질의 농도와 위해성 결과에 대해 불확실성이 있음을 인식하고 있다. 넷째, 토지의 이용 용도를 고려하여 토양질 기준을 적용하고 있다. 토양질 기준에 관한 우리의 문제점과 외국 정책 분석 자료의 시사점을 종합적으로 고려 할 때, 향후 우리가 추진해야 할 정책은 크게 네 방호에서 접근할 수 있다. 첫째, 현재 우리가 사용하고 있는 토양질 기준의 개념을 발전시키고 적용한다. 둘째, 토양질 기준과 위해성 평가를 토양질을 판단하는 정책 수단으로 병행한다. 셋째, 위해성에 근거를 둔 토양질 기준을 개발한다. 넷째, 토양질 기준 을 합리적으로 적용시킬 수 있는 토지의 이용 용도 구분 등에 관한 법과 제도를 발전시킨다. 본 연구에서 제공하고 있는 새로운 토양질 기준(토양오염기준과 토양오염대책기준)의 개념, 토양질 기준과 위해성 평가의 연계방안, 인체 및 생태계 위해성에 근거를 둔 토양질 기준의 개발, 토양오염물질에 대한 인체 및 생태계 노출 민감성에 따라 토지 이용 용도를 3가지로 구분한 것은 향후 우리나라의 토양질 기준 개선의 근간이 될 것으로 사료된다.

아로마 손마사지가 호스피스·완화의료대상자의 상태불안, 우울, 수면의 질 및 혈압에 미치는 효과 (Effects of Aroma Hand Massage on State Anxiety, Depression, Quality of Sleep, and Blood Pressure of Palliative Patients in Hospice)

  • 유명숙
    • 가정간호학회지
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    • 제26권3호
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    • pp.309-318
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: The study aimed to examine the effects of aroma hand massage on state sanxiety, depression, quality of sleep, and blood pressure levels of palliative patients in hospice. Methods: This study was conducted using a nonequivalent control group with a pretest-posttest design. The participants were 48 palliative patients in hospice (experimental group: 24, control group: 24). The aroma hand massage was given to the experimental group once a day for 5 days. Data were collected between December 2017 to February 2018. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0 program with the chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, independent t-test, and repeated measurement analysis of variance(ANOVA). Results: There were significant differences in state anxiety levels (t=2.41, p=.020) and quality of sleep (F=14.29, p<.001). However, significant differences in the levels of depression (t=1.59, p=.119), systolic blood pressure (F=0.37, p=.695), and diastolic blood pressure (F=0.37, p=.695) were observed. The aroma hand massage was effective in improving the quality of sleep and state anxiety levels of palliative patients in a hospice. Conclusion: The aroma hand massage was effective in improving the quality of sleep and state anxiety in a hospice.

Supplementation of cryoprotective extender with resveratrol decreases apoptosis index and reactive oxygen species levels in post-thaw dog sperm

  • Bang, Seonggyu;Tanga, Bereket Molla;Qamar, Ahmad Yar;Fang, Xun;Seong, Gyeonghwan;Nabeel, Abdelbagi Hamad Talha;Yu, Iljeoung;Cho, Jongki
    • 대한수의학회지
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    • 제61권4호
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    • pp.29.1-29.7
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    • 2021
  • Resveratrol (RSV, 3,5,4'-trihydroxytrans-stilbene) protects sperm from cryo-induced damage in various animal and human species. In this study, we aimed to assess the effect of dog sperm cryoprotective extender containing RSV on the quality of post-thaw dog sperm. Sperm were collected from 4 Beagles and supplemented with different concentrations of RSV (0, 100, 200, and 400 µM). After thawing, apoptosis index, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were assessed to determine post-thaw sperm quality. Dog sperm cryopreserved with 400 µM RSV showed significant improvement in post-thaw sperm quality with lower apoptosis index and ROS levels (p < 0.05). Our results showed that the supplementation of dog sperm cryoprotective extender with RSV at a concentration of 400 µM improved the post-thaw dog sperm quality in the term of sperm ROS production and apoptosis. In addition, we emphasize the necessity of testing the ROS levels and apoptosis index using flow cytometry to determine the quality of post-thaw semen.

혈액투석환자의 희망정도와 영향요인 (Analysis of the Hope and Influencing Factors in Hemodialysis Patients)

  • 박호란;박선남;이종은
    • 한국보건간호학회지
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    • 제15권2호
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    • pp.314-323
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of hope and the influencing factors on the hope in the hemodialysis patients. The subjects of this study consisted 101 patients who had received hemodialysis In two hospitals affiliated with Catholic University from June to August, 2000. The instruments used for the study were the Hope scale by Miller(1998) and Quality of life scale, Self esteem scale and Social support scale. Cronbach's $\alpha$ of measurement tools used in the study were 0.93 for the hope, 0.96 for quality of life, 0.78 for self-esteem and 0.92 for the social support. The data were analyzed by mean, t-test, ANOVA. Scheffe test, Pearson correlation coefficients and Stepwise multiple regression using the SAS program. The results were as follows; 1. Out of a score of 164 the mean score of the hope was $107.3\pm16.7$. The mean quality of life score was 102.5 out of 160. The scores concerning social support turned out to have a mean of 67.8 out of 100. The levels concerning self-esteem and self respect had a mean of 25.1 out of 40. 2. There was a positive relation between the quality of life and social support. Furthermore, the hope level was proportional to factors such as quality of life and social support. 3. Social support accounted for $32\%$ of influential variable on the hope. If transportation way to the hospital and quality of life were added. the total predictors explained $45\%$. The results suggested that the hope levels of hemodialysis patients were influenced by their social support and quality of life. Therefore nurses are encouraged to elevate the levels of patients' hope by using the social support and quality of life in caring the patients receiving hemodyalysis.

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수질오염총량관리 대상물질 선정을 위한 하천수질 평가 (Evaluation of Stream Water Quality to Select Target Indicators for the Management of Total Maximum Daily Loads)

  • 박준대;박재홍;오승영;이재관
    • 한국물환경학회지
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    • 제29권5호
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    • pp.630-640
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    • 2013
  • It is one of the most critical steps identifying impaired waterbodies exactly in the selection of target water quality indicators for the management of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Excess ratio and excess level were applied and analyzed by the stream zone basis in order to evaluate water impairment for Nakdong, Geum, Youngsan and Seomjin rivers. Each river basin was divided into stream zones in the light of its watershed and waterbody characteristics. Selected water quality parameters discussed in this study were pH, DO, BOD, COD, SS, T-P, T-Coli and F-Coli. The excess ratios of the water quality parameters were used to discriminate water bodies that did not meet water quality standards. The excess levels were used to classify the degradation of water quality. The excess ratios and the excess levels to the water quality criteria of the medium influence areas were used for each stream zone. The results indicate that the excess ratios and the excess levels are varied on the stream zone in each river basin. Three parameters, pH, DO and SS, met water quality standards in all stream zones. The other five parameters indicated very high excess ratios in most waterbodies, and especially T-P and T-Coli revealed to be very high excess levels in some waterbodies. These parameters could be considered as major target indicators for the management of TMDLs.

품질을 고려한 브레이크 저더의 동역학 해석 및 시험 검증 (Dynamic Analysis and Experimental Verification of Brake Judder considering Quality)

  • 김효식;임홍재
    • 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국소음진동공학회 2003년도 추계학술대회논문집
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    • pp.365-370
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    • 2003
  • The problem of brake judder is typically caused by quality defects in manufacturing. This quality problem, however, can't be controlled deterministically and requires analyses and designs considering uncertainties. This paper presents a method for dynamic analysis of a brake judder considering uncertainties. Firstly, quality defects, which come from the uncertainties, are determined by examination of symptoms of the brake judder quality problem. Effective quality defects are selected by investigation of process capability and comparison of sensitivity of each quality defects and noise levels of the effective quality defects are determined. Secondly, flexible multibody dynamic analysis and finite element analysis according to the proposed method are carried out. Finally, The analysis results are compared with the test results with noise levels of the effective quality defects.

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Quality-Sustainable Way to Business Excellence

  • Kondo, Yoshio
    • International Journal of Quality Innovation
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    • 제3권2호
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2002
  • Quality is distinguished from the other important management indicators, cost and profitability, by the features of its far longer history and of common concern to both manufacturer and customer. We may say from this that quality has a far more human aspect than either cost or profitability. We stress the importance of establishing “quality culture.” But we do not commonly use the terms of “cost culture” or “productivity culture.”In addition, we know from our experiences that improving quality by creative methods can lead to lower cost and higher productivity, although the converse is not necessarily true. In the Maslow's hierarchy of human needs, it is known that the character of human needs changes from extrinsic and material ones at lower levels to intrinsic and mental or spiritual ones at higher levels. We know from our experience that employee satisfaction is closely linked with quality, which is of more human nature and can further be deployed into the detailed elements of quality. The leaders and managers should positively display leadership and respond to the efforts of the subordinates. Without these managerial leadership and efforts, it is almost impossible to provide essential and true customer satisfaction. They are the indispensable elements for business excellence.

Gender-dependent difference in serum paraoxonase 1 levels of Hanwoo, Korean native cattle, and a positive association with meat quality

  • Park, Jihyun;Kim, Jiwoo;Hwang, Sungwon;Chung, Ki Young;Choi, Inho;Choi, Chang Bon;Kim, Jihoe
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제32권3호
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    • pp.437-441
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    • 2019
  • Objective: Paraoxonase 1 (PON1), a calcium-dependent serum enzyme, has been shown to be involved in lipid metabolism. In this study, we examined the putative correlation of the serum PON1 level of Hanwoo, Korean native cattle, with gender and meat quality grade. Methods: PON1 levels were estimated by determining the arylesterase and paraoxonase activities (AE and PO, respectively) in serum samples from Hanwoo individuals (n = 56). Serum PON1 levels were analyzed in different gender groups (female [n = 21], castrated male [n = 17], and male [n = 18]), and meat quality grades (${\geq}1$ [n = 23], 2 [n = 21], and 3 [n = 12]). Results: Serum PON1 levels were similar in female ($AE=120{\pm}55U/mL$, $PO=84{\pm}43mU/mL$) and castrated male ($123{\pm}44U/mL$, $PO=89{\pm}30mU/mL$), while male showed a significantly lower level ($AE=65{\pm}43U/mL$, $PO=44{\pm}34mU/mL$). Furthermore, analysis of serum PON1 levels in three different grades of meat quality showed similar levels in the grades ${\geq}1$ ($AE=118{\pm}49U/mL$, $PO=84{\pm}37mU/mL$) and 2 ($AE=116{\pm}54U/mL$, $PO=82{\pm}43mU/mL$), while the level was significantly lower in the grade 3 ($AE=58{\pm}35U/mL$, $PO=39{\pm}27mU/mL$) of lower meat quality. Conclusion: We discovered the gender-dependent differences in serum PON1 levels of Hanwoo and a positive association of the serum PON1 level with meat quality. Results in this study suggest that PON1 would be a useful serum marker for preliminary screening of Hanwoo individuals with high-quality meat and applicable for genetic improvement.

일부 농촌지역 맞춤형 방문건강관리 대상 취약계층 노인들의 건강 관련 삶의 질 (EQ-5D) 수준 및 관련요인 (Levels of Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D) and Its Related Factors among Vulnerable Elders Receiving Home Visiting Health Care Services in Some Rural Areas)

  • 김종임
    • 지역사회간호학회지
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    • 제24권1호
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    • pp.99-109
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify levels of quality of health-related life (EQ-5D) and its related factors among vulnerable elders receiving home visiting health care services in some rural areas. Methods: The subjects of this study were vulnerable elders aged 65 or higher receiving visiting health care benefits by a public health center in a county. Results: Levels of health-related EQ-5D were high when the subjects were males, their ADL and IADL were high. The EQ-5D of the vulnerable elders and social supports had a positive correlation, while their IADL and depression had a negative correlation with the EQ-5D. We can see that the EQ-5D related factors are variables that have significance influence on gender, subjective health status, BMI, IADL, depression levels, and social support. Conclusion: To improve the EQ-5D of the vulnerable elderly, it needs maintenance of independent IADL levels, social supporting systems using small meeting of the elderly in community. It is necessary to maintain independent IADL levels, enhance social supporting systems including small group gatherings for elders living alone by means of places like community halls, and develop specific intervention programs for the prevention and management of depressive elders.

Effects of Crude Protein Levels in Total Mixed Rations on Growth Performance and Meat Quality in Growing Korean Black Goats

  • Hwangbo, Soon;Choi, Sun Ho;Kim, Sang Woo;Son, Dong Soo;Park, Ho Sung;Lee, Sung Hoon;Jo, Ik Hwan
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제22권8호
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    • pp.1133-1139
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    • 2009
  • This study was carried out to investigate effects of crude protein (CP) levels in total mixed rations (TMR) on growth performance and meat quality in growing Korean black goats. Thirty-six 6-month-old growing black male goats (initial body weight =17.95${\pm}$0.13 kg) were used. The goats were randomly divided into four treatments and 9 animals were allotted to each treatment. In terms of treatments, CP levels in TMR were 14, 16, 18, and 20% of dry matter (DM) and all diets were isocaloric (2.4 Mcal ME/kg DM). The experiment lasted for 20 weeks with a 15-day adaptation period. After the end of the trial, five goats from each treatment were slaughtered to measure carcass characteristics and meat quality. Average daily gain (ADG) significantly (p<0.05) increased as dietary CP levels increased, but the highest ADG was found on the 18% CP treatment. The higher CP levels in TMR significantly (p<0.05) decreased feed conversion ratio, but the lowest ratio was on the 18% CP treatment, suggesting a higher bioavailability of nutrients by balanced energy and protein levels on this treatment. There was no significant difference in dressing percentage among treatments, but there was a tendency for levels more than 16% CP in TMR to have a comparatively higher dressing percentage than the 14% treatment. The percentages of meat, fat and bone were not significantly influenced by dietary CP levels. Dietary CP levels did not influence chemical composition of goat meat. Furthermore, there was no significant difference among treatments in any of the sensory parameters except for tenderness. Tenderness was similar for 18 and 20% treatments, which were significantly (p<0.05) higher than the 14% treatment. The results from this study suggested that an adequate CP level in TMR for achieving optimal growth performance and meat quality of growing Korean black goats might be 18% of DM, and that dietary CP level above 18% seemed not to further increase growth performance and meat quality.