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Application of bio-preservation to enhance food safety: A review

  • Nethma Samadhi Ranathunga;Kaushalya Nadeeshani Wijayasekara;Edirisinghe Dewage Nalaka Sandun Abeyrathne
    • Food Science and Preservation
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.179-189
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    • 2023
  • Consumers and industry experts frequently have negative perceptions of most chemical preservatives. Although most people concede that they cannot resolve global food waste issues without preservatives, they prefer products without chemical preservatives. Numerous emerging technologies is now surpassing conventional methods for mitigating microbial food deterioration in response to consumer demand and fundamental health and safety considerations, including biological antimicrobial systems such as using food-grade microorganisms and their metabolites primarily originating from microorganisms, plants, and animals. Microbial compounds, including bacteriocins, bacteriophages, and anti-fungal agents, plant extracts such as flavonoids and essential oils; and animal-originated compounds, such as lysozyme, chitosan, and lactoferrin, are considered some of the major bio-preservatives. These natural compounds can be used alone or with other preservatives to improve food safety. Hence, the use of microbes or their metabolic byproducts to extend the shelf life of foods while maintaining safety standards is known as bio-preservation. To manufacture and consume foods in a safe condition, this review primarily aims to broaden knowledge amongst industry professionals and consumers regarding bio-preservation techniques, bio-preservatives, their classifications, and distinctive mechanisms to enhance food safety.

A Study on Cause Analysis of the Crash for the Ski Lift (스키 리프트 기계안전사고 원인분석에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Eui-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.13-16
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    • 2009
  • A ski lifter for winter sports is one of the necessary and familiar facilities. But recently safety concern about ski lifter has been built. The ski lifter crash in Pocheon happened recently showed an example of safety concern and frigidity for safety awareness. In this report, the cause of the ski lifter crash in Pocheon was reviewed, and some suggestions were made to prevent a similar accident base on this review.

A Review of a System for Improving the Reliability of Domestic Measurement Results regarding the Work Environment (국내 작업환경 측정결과 신뢰성 향상을 위한 제도 고찰)

  • Kim, Ki-Youn;Kang, Taesun;Lee, Seung Gil;Park, Hae Dong;Jeong, Jee Yeon
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.87-96
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    • 2017
  • Objectives: Improvement of the reliability of work environment measurement results is one of the principal subjects to be resolved in the field of industrial hygiene. Thus, this study was conducted in order to review domestic programs for enhancing the reliability of work environment measurement results and propose a more efficient management plan for workplace monitoring. Materials and Methods: The current domestic programs reviewed in this study are the quality control system and evaluation system for industrial hygiene laboratories, the reliability system accompanied by KOSHA (the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency), the system of permissible exposure limits and observed inspection system for permissible exposure limits. Their contents and data were analyzed by reviewing articles, reports, and guidelines related to reliability improvement for work environment measurement results. Results: As a result of the literature review, all the domestic programs investigated in this study had both merits and demerits in terms of considering the reliability of work environment measurement results. In particular, the fact that preliminary notification is provided to the head of a workplace before implementation would be an obstacle for elevating the reliability of work environment measurement results. Conclusions: Based on the review results obtained from this study, it is proposed that on-site measurement without preliminary notification should be considered for a more efficient inspection system that would enhance the reliability of workplace monitoring.

A Study on the Improvement of Evaluation Procedure for the Educational Facility Safety Certification (교육시설의 안전인증 평가절차 개선 연구)

  • Seung-Hoon, Han;Seung-Ju, Choe
    • Land and Housing Review
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.99-114
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    • 2023
  • This study was conducted to review the adequacy and applicability of the safety certification system for educational facilities which was implemented in 2021 and to derive possible improvements to the existing certification system. This study analyzed the existing certification system, examined similar systems from abroad, conducted interviews with certification experts, and presented the proposed improved system to experts for review and advice. The proposed model replaced the current certification process with three stages of follow-up management. This allows for problems that may occur in the evaluation process and the composition of evaluators to be prevented by applying a feedback system. In the review stage of the newly proposed certification system, certification experts recommended specifying the detailed standards of certification performance such as criteria for selecting examiners and arbitrators. They concluded that there were no fatal flaws in the overall structure of the evaluation system. According to the results of this review, the proposed evaluation system was proven to be an effective improvement to the existing system.

Literature Review of the Safety Studies among Nursing Students (간호대학생 대상 안전 관련 국내 연구 동향)

  • Lee, Seonhye
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.131-138
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    • 2022
  • This study was to investigate the characteristics of nursing students' safety by reviewing literature reported in Korea. Methods: A total of 29 articles were selected by the combination with 'safety', 'safety*', 'patient safety', 'patient safety*' 'nursing students', and 'nursing * students' from the database(via DBpia, KCI, KISS, NANET, NDSL, NL, RISS). Results: Publication year of researchs are '2015-2019' 69.0%, publication journal 'non-nursing' 79.3%, mean of participants 242.4 persons, 'under 200 persons' 51.7%, number of participating area 'one region' 48.2%, number of participating schools 'over three schools' 42.3%, participating grade 'senior in colleges' 56.2%. Participant were calculated by G*Power and unapproved by Institutional Review of Board(IRB) were 58.6%. Most of statistics measures were 'regression' 75.9%, and authors' number were '2 co-authors' 58.6%. In keyword analysis, it has changed from knowledge-oriented to patient-centered. Conclusion: Future research will require research and policy support for the development of an integrated educational approach and intervention plan to strengthen the safety competency of nursing students.

Mission and Operation of Institutional Review Board (임상시험심사위원회의 임무와 운영)

  • Kim, Yong-Jin
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.73-78
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    • 2013
  • An institutional review board (IRB) should independently safeguard the right, safety, and well-being of all clinical trial subjects. It should consist of members who are qualified and experienced to review and evaluate the science, medical aspects, and ethics of the proposed trial. They have to pursue continuing efforts to improve the standards of review. The levels of review include the full board review, expedited review, continuing review, or exempt from review, while the levels of decision-making include approval, conditional approval, deferred approval, and disapproval. Investigators must follow the approved protocols and regulations honestly, and it is the IRB's mission to audit clinical trial sites as well.

Guidelines on the Operation Phases of Manual Material Handling Tasks Through Literature Reviews

  • Lee, Kyung-Sun;Jung, Myung-Chul
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.325-341
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    • 2017
  • Objective: The purpose of this study is to suggest the guidelines of operation phases to minimize injuries and musculoskeletal disorders in manual material handling (MMH) tasks through literature reviews. The guidelines are presented as the preparing phase, lifting phase, carrying phase, and lowering phase. Also, we summarized the non-numerical general guidelines for MMH tasks. Background: Manual material handling is still a main cause to musculoskeletal disorders. Method: Procedures of a literature review are classified into database selection, keyword search, title review, abstract review related to literature selection, guideline review and arrangement. A total 48 papers and books were analyzed in detail by title and abstract reviews. Results: In the preparing phase, we suggested the basic conditions in MMH, preparing procedure, clothing and protective equipment, and education. In the lifting and carrying phases, we recommended maximal acceptable weight by frequency and body posture. In the lowering phase, we suggested the lowest weight and safety body postures. Finally, we recommended general guidelines and guideline items for MMH. General guidelines are presented to suggest worker selection, technical education, and work design parts. Conclusion: We suggested the guidelines on the four operation phases of MMH tasks such as preparing, lifting, carrying, and lowering phases. Application: The findings of this study can be utilized as guidelines for proactive recommendations according to workers in MMH tasks.

The Importance of Strengthening the Role of the Institutional Review Board and the Human Research Protections Program following the Revision of the Act on the Safety and Support of Advanced Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Biopharmaceuticals ('첨단재생의료 및 첨단바이오의약품 안전 및 지원에 관한 법률' 개정에 따른 '기관생명윤리위원회(Institutional Review Board)' 역할 및 '임상시험 및 대상자보호프로그램(Human Research Protections Program)' 강화의 중요성)

  • Byung Soo Kim
    • The Journal of KAIRB
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.1-4
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    • 2024
  • The strengthening of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) for clinical research on advanced regenerative medicine reflecting the 3 Principles of the Belmont Report (Respect, Beneficence, Justice) is very important. The research institution IRB should naturally be in charge of managing the clinical research process. And it is crucial to reinforce HRPP for the protection of research subjects in institutions conducting advanced regeneration clinical research. So, it is needed to establish a Protection System for Advanced Regenerative Medical Research Subjects composed of clinical research management communication system for advanced regenerative medicine between KAIRB (Korean Association of IRB) of research institutes and National Management Agency for Advanced Regenerative Medical Research. In advanced regenerative medicine clinical research to verify safety and efficacy of the investigational drugs to the subjects with rare and incurable diseases rather than to treat the patients, it is hoped that a management system that guarantees the scientific characteristics of research and the rights of research subjects would be well organized and operated.

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The moderating effect of safety motivation on employee safety participation in SME (안전참여활동에 대한 안전동기의 조절효과에 관한 연구)

  • Ahn Kwan Young
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2005
  • With Zohar(1980)'s research on safety climate and industrial safety, occupational safety and health literatures begin to emphasize the influence of organizational context. Based on this research trend, this paper tried to review the relationship between safety efforts and employee safety participation, and the moderating effect of safety motivation on such relationship. Based on the responses from 643 manufacturing workers, the results of statistical analysis showed that company precaution activity and management safety involvement have affirmative effects on the employee safety participation, but safety education has not. The extent precaution activity forces on participation activity was proved to be influenced by employee safety motivation.

The moderating effect of safety motivation on employee safety participation in SME (안전참여활동에 대한 안전동기의 조절효과에 관한 연구 : 중소기업을 중심으로)

  • 안관영
    • Proceedings of the Safety Management and Science Conference
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    • 2004.05a
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    • pp.27-32
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    • 2004
  • With Zohar(l980)'s research on safety climate and industrial safety, occupational safety and health literatures begin to emphasize the influence of organizational context. Based on this research trend, this paper tried to review the relationship between safety efforts and employee safety participation, and the moderating effect of safety motivation on such relationship. Based on the responses from 643 manufacturing workers, the results of statistical analysis showed that company precaution activity and management safety involvement have affirmative effects on the employee safety participation, but safety education has not. The extent precaution activity forces on participation activity is proved to be influenced by employee safety motivation.

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