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주의력결핍 ${\cdot}$ 과잉운동장애의 Serotonin계의 개체발생적인 과정과 정신병리와의 상호관계에 관한 연구 (STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ONTOGENETIC PROCESSES AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY IN ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER)

  • 정영;신성웅;황준원;신민섭;조수철
    • Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.165-178
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    • 2001
  • 주의력결핍 ${\cdot}$ 과잉운동장애(이하 ADHD라 기술함)의 생화학적인 원인을 규명하고 개체발생적인 과정에 대한 이해를 하기 위하여 46명의 ADHD아동들과 18명의 발달성언어장애 아동들을 대상으로 혈장내 의 5-HT와 5-HIAA 함량을 측정하고 개체발생적인 과정에 대한 연구를 시행한 결과 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 대상군과 대조군에서 혈장 5-HT(serotonin) 함량비교에서는 혼합형(combined type)은 평균치 17.81 ng/ml, 주의력결핍형은 22.00ng/ml, 과잉운동 ${\cdot}$ 충동형은 24.75ng/ml 대조군의 평균치는 31.83 ng/ml로서 분산분석 결과 의미있는 차이가 관찰되었으며(F=4.33, df 3, 60, p<0.05), Scheffe씨법을 이용한 사후검증에서는 혼합형과 대조군간에는 의미있는 차이가 관찰되었으나 나머지 군간에는 의미있는 차이가 관찰되지 않았다. 2) 대상군과 대조군에서 혈장 5-HIAA함량 비교에서는 의미있는 차이가 관찰되지 않았다(F=2.08, df 3, 60, p>0.05). 3) ADHD전체군과 대조군간의 5-HT 및 5-HIAA함량비교에서는 5-HT함량의 평균치는 21.74ng/ml 이었으며, 대조군의 평균치는 31.83ng/ml로서 의미있는 차이가 관찰되었다(T=3.10, df 62, p<0.05). 그러나, 5-HIAA함량치는 의미있는 차이가 없었다(T=1.90, df 62, p>0.05). 4) ADHD군에서 TOVA소견과 5-HT 및 5-HIAA 함량간의 상관성에 있어서는 의미있는 상관성이 관찰되지 않았다. 5) ADHD군에서 DSM-IV소견과 5-HT 및 5-HIAA함량간의 상관성에 있어서도 의미있는 상관성은 관찰되지 않았다. 6) 대상군과 대조군에서 혈장 5-HT(serotonin)함량과 연령간의 상관성에 있어서는 모두 의미있는 상관성은 관찰되지 않았다(ADHD군:Pearson 상관계수 -0.20, 대조군:-0.05, 모두 p>0.05). 7) 대상군과 대조군에서 혈장 5-HIAA함량과 연령간의 상관성에 있어서도 모두 의미있는 상관성은 관찰되지 않았다(ADHD군:Pearson 상관계수 -0.17, 대조군:0.04, 모두 p>0.05). 이러한 소견으로 미루어 5-HT의 농도저하가 ADHD의 원인중의 일부로 작용할 가능성이 있으며, 5-HT 의 개체발생적인 측면에 있어서는 이상소견이 없을 가능성이 있다. 향후 생화학적인 소견에 의한 아형으로의 분류가 가능할 것으로 생각되면 이러한 분류에 의하여 약물에 대한 반응, 가족력의 차이 또는 예후에 대한 연구가 시행되어야 한다.

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한강하류지형면의 분류와 지형발달에 대한 연구 (양수리에서 능곡까지)

  • 박노식
    • 동굴
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    • 제68호
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    • pp.23-73
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    • 2005
  • Purpose of study; The purpose of this study is specifically classified as two parts. The one is to attempt the chronological annals of Quaternary topographic surface through the study over the formation process of alluvial surfaces in our country, setting forth the alluvial surfaces lower-parts of Han River area, as the basic deposit, and comparing it to the marginal landform surfaces. The other is to attempt the classification of micro morphology based on the and condition premising the land use as a link for the regional development in the lower-parts of Han river area. Reasons why selected the Lower-parts of Han river area as study objects: 1. The change of river course in this area is very serve both in vertical and horizontal sides. With a situation it is very easy to know about the old geography related to the formation process of topography. 2. The component materials of gravel, sand, silt and clay are deposited in this area. Making it the available data, it is possible to consider about not oかy the formation process of topography but alsoon the development history to some extent. 3. The earthen vessel, a fossil shell fish, bone, cnarcoal and sea-weed are included in the alluvial deposition in this area. These can be also valuable data related to the chronological annals. 4. The bottom set conglometate beds is also included in the alluvial deposits. This can be also valuable data related to the research of geomorphological development. 5. Around of this area the medium landform surface, lower landform surface, pediment and basin, are existed, and these enable the comparison between the erosion surfaces and the alluvial surfaces. Approach : 1. Referring to the change of river beds, I have calculated the vertical and horizontal differences comparing the topographic map published in 1916 with that published in 1966 and through the field work 2. In classifying the landform, I have applied the method of micro morphological classification in accordance with the synthetic index based upon the land conditions, and furthermore used the classification method comparing the topographic map published in 1916 and in that of 1966. 3. I have accorded this classification with the classification by mapping through appliying the method of classification in the development history for the field work making the component materials as the available data. 4. I have used the component materials, which were picked up form the outcrop of 10 places and bored at 5 places, as the available data. 5. I have referred to Hydrological survey data of the ministry of Construction (since 1916) on the overflow of Han-river, and used geologic map of Seoul metropolitan area. Survey Data, and general map published in 1916 by the Japanese Army Survbey Dept., and map published in 1966 by the Construction Research Laboratory and ROK Army Survey Dept., respectively. Conclusion: 1. Classification of Morphology: I have added the historical consideration for development, making the component materials and fossil as the data, to the typical consideration in accordance with the map of summit level, reliefe and slope distribution. In connection with the erosion surface, I have divided into three classification such as high, medium and low-,level landform surfaces which were classified as high and low level landform surfaces in past. furthermore I have divided the low level landform surface two parts, namely upper-parts(200-300m) and bellow-parts(${\pm}100m$). Accordingly, we can recognize the three-parts of erosion surface including the medium level landform surface (500-600m) in this area. (see table 22). In condition with the alluvial surfaces I have classified as two landform surfaces (old and new) which was regarded as one face in past. Meamwhile, under the premise of land use, the synthetic, micro morphological classification based upon the land condition is as per the draw No. 19-1. This is the quite new method of classification which was at first attempted in this country. 2. I have learned that the change of river was most severe at seeing the river meandering rate from Dangjung-ni to Nanjido. As you seee the table and the vertical and horizontal change of river beds is justly proportionable to the river meandering rate. 3. It can be learned at seeing the analysis of component materials of alluvial deposits that the component from each other by areas, however, in the deposits relationship upper stream, and between upper parts and below parts I couldn't always find out the regular ones. 4. Having earthern vessel, shell bone, fossil charcoal and and seaweeds includen in the component materials such as gravel, clay, sand and silt in Dukso and Songpa deposits area. I have become to attempt the compilation of chronicle as yon see in the table 22. 5. In according to hearing of basemen excavation, the bottom set conglomerate beds of Dukso beds of Dukso-beds is 7m and Songpa-beds is 10m. In according to information of dredger it is approx. 20m in the down stream. 6. Making these two beds as the standard beds, I have compared it to other beds. 7 The coarse sand beds which is covering the clay-beds of Dukso-beds and Nanjidobeds is shown the existence of so-called erosion period which formed the gap among the alluvial deposits of stratum. The former has been proved by the sorting, bedding and roundness which was supplied by the main stream and later by the branch stream, respectively. 8. If the clay-beds of Dukeo-bed and Songpa-bed is called as being transgressive overlap, by the Eustatic movement after glacial age, the bottom set conglomerate beds shall be called as being regressive overlap at the holocene. This has the closest relationship with the basin formation movement of Seoul besides the Eustatic movement. 9. The silt-beds which is the main component of deposits of flood plain, is regarded as being deposited at the Holocene in the comb ceramic and plain pottery ages. This has the closest relationship with the change of river course and river beds.

사회서비스 공급유형별 성과평가 비교 : 노인관련 사회서비스를 중심으로 (The Comparative Study on Performance Evaluations of Social Service Delivery Types)

  • 서정민;김낭희
    • 디지털융복합연구
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    • 제14권5호
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    • pp.39-46
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    • 2016
  • 사회서비스 분야는 이용자의 욕구 확대에 따라 사회서비스 공급체계 또한 급속한 변화를 보이고 있다. 전통적인 사회복지에서 서비스는 공공과 민간에 의해 제공된다면, 사회서비스는 영리와 비영리라는 새로운 구조가 혼합된다. 하지만, 이와 관련된 기초연구는 충분하지만 공급유형별 성과관련 연구는 매우 미약하다. 이러한 점을 고려하여, 사회서비스의 영리 조직과 비영리 조직의 성과평가에 대한 비교를 시도하였다. 관련 자료는 보건사회연구원의 사회서비스 수요 공급실태조사에 활용된 데이터를 사용하였으며, 대상은 가사간병서비스와 노인돌봄서비스로 한정을 하였다. 성과평가를 위한 방식은 재무관점의 가장 초보단계인 총수익에서 총지출을 제외한 순수익을 활용하였으며, 영리와 비영리조직에 대한 차이를 검증하였다. 사회서비스 조직의 지출의 연구결과를 보면, 영리조직은 인건비, 운영비, 시설비, 소모품비 등에서 비영리조직보다 지출 비용이 높게 나타났으며, 다만 사업비 부분과 기타 부분은 비영리 조직이 영리조직보다 높게 제시되었다. 이와 같은 점을 고려하면, 향후 전달체계의 변화와 함께 영리와 비영리의 공정한 경쟁을 위하여 영리조직을 위한 추가적인 지원방안이 필요함을 확인할 수 있었다.

대학생의 건강증진행위와 자기효능감과의 관계연구 (A Study on the Relations Between a Health Promoting Daily Life Style and Self-Efficiency in University Students)

  • 허은희;정연강;염순교
    • 한국학교보건학회지
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    • 제11권2호
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    • pp.203-215
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    • 1998
  • The purpose of this study is to inquire into the degree of health promotion activity in university students, and to find out the relationship between self-efficiency and health promotion behavior, Thus, we can offer basic data for developing an educational method or program for health promotion. For this research, data was collected from university men and women through a questionnaire from February 18 to March 20, 1998. A measuring instrument was based on lating reviews of health promotion behavior in chronic disease protection, perceived self efficiency, demographic factors, biological factors, and circumstatial factors. The content validity of the instrument was authenticated by two professors of nursing, and reliability was confirmed by 'cronbach' (${\alpha}^{\prime}$ after mortifying content through a pre-test on 30 students. 475 persons were analyzed in terms of average, percentage, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's Correlation Coefficient, and Multiple Stepwise Regression by 'SPSS-PC'. The analyzed data is as follows: 1. Higher self-efficiency, as a cognitive-perceptual factor, has a beneficial effect on health promotion behavior (r=.479, p=.000). The result of analyzing the differences among a low group, a middle group, a high group in terms of self-efficiency reveals that the relationship between self-efficiency and health promoting behavior is meaningful. 2. The degree of health promoting behavior is 3.26 out of 6. Other figuresrelating to health promoting behavior, are as follows. self-actualization area (4.62), interpersonal area (4.60), stress management area (4.01), nutrition area (3.68), responsibility of health area (3.11), liquid and cigaret area (2.85), and exercise area (2.33). 3. The degree of self-efficiency was 6.81 out of 10. Other figures relating to self-efficiency are as follows. interpersonal area (7.89), self-actualization area (7.84), liquid and cigarette area (7.72), exercise area (6.88), stress management area (6.84), responsibility of health area (6.35), and nutrition area (6.34). 4. The different lerels of health promoting behavior according to a subject's general factos are following: age (p=0.003), sex (p=0.000), health concern of parents (p= 0.000), taking health programs (p=0.007), case history of familes (p=0.048). Health promoting behavier is also positirely affeted by the following: higher age, social sciences focus, religion, living the relatives', and the higher health concerns of parents. 5. The difference of self-efficiency according to a subject's general factors is positirely affected by sex (p=.008), the health concerns of parents (p=.004), body indexes (p=.001), and the higher health concerns of parents. 6. As the result of analyzing major factors, the most powerful factor appears to be self-efficiency, 26.6% of health promoting behavior. Suggestions: 1. Results of this study point to self-efficiency as a major factor in the health promoting behavior of university students. It is crucial, therefore, to develop a health program to promote self-efficiency and to study how to promote prerention of certain diseases. 2. That health promoting behavior appears low in this study shows that health education should be taken into the university class, with a focus on the daily life of students as its goal.

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서혜부 단독 결핵성 림프염의 증례보고 (A Case Report of Isolated Inguinal Tuberculous Lymphadenitis)

  • 구현국;김영석;김민주;노태석;나동균
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • 제37권5호
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    • pp.705-707
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    • 2010
  • Purpose: Tuberculous lymphadenitis constitutes about 30% of all types of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Cervical lymphadenitis is the commonest form (70%), followed by axillary and inguinal. But inguinal tuberculous lymphadenitis is rare form. Especially isolated inguinal tuberculous lymphadenitis was seldom reported. In Korea, that case was not reported. This case emphasizes the need for awareness of tuberculosis as a possible cause of isolated inguinal adenitis. Methods: We experienced one case of isolated inguinal tuberculous lymphadenitis. We analyzed clinical features, preoperative assessments and method of treatments. Results: A 37-year-old female patient presented with a painless swelling in the left inguinal region of 12 month's duration. There was no history of urethral discharge, dysuria, genital sores, unprotected sexual contacts or trauma. Examination revealed enlarged left inguinal lymph nodes, $2{\times}1\;cm$, non-tender and firm mass. The external iliac, popliteal, right inguinal and other groups of lymph nodes were normal. Serologic tests, urinary tests and chest radiologic test were normal. The excision of mass was performed under the general anesthesia. A excisional biopsy showed chronic granulomatous inflammation with caseous necrosis, consistent with tuberculosis. After excision, the primary repair was done and completely healed on postoperative 25 days. Conclusion: The isolated inguinal tuberculous lymphadenitis was rare form of inguinal suppurative mass. Although medical management is the principal mode of therapy of tuberculous adenitis and surgery is rarely necessary, we didn't consider the possibility of tuberculous lymphadenitis in our case. A high index of suspicion is essential for a diagnosis of isolated inguinal tuberculous lymphadenitis. Our case emphasizes this importance and illustrates the need for awareness of tuberculosis as a possible cause of isolated inguinal adenitis.

메시지 표현방법으로서의 기호-광고 디자인을 중심으로- (Semiology as a Way of Expression for Message-focused on the advertising design-)

  • 박영희
    • 디자인학연구
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    • 18호
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    • pp.113-121
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    • 1996
  • 현대의 소비자들은 어떤 상품을 구매할 때 상품의 효융성을 기초로한 사용가치보다 상징적, 혹은 기호적 가치에 더 열중한다. 그런 경향은 단지 상품만이 아니고 사라으 이별 등 추상적 심리에도 마찬가지로 적용되어 상품을 만드는 생산자나 상품을 팔기 위해 광고를 집행하는 송신자에게 많은 과제를 던져주고 있다. 그간의 소비자는 상품의 기능, 효율성, 가격을 요리조리 견주고 따져서 구매를 하였다. 그래서 생산자는 상품의 기능및 효능에 대하여 많은 비중을 두고 철저히 연구를 하였으며 상품의 부가가치를 올리는 디자인에는 상대적으로 적은 비중을 두었었다. 그러나'90년대 이후의 소비자는 기능, 효율성은 물론이고 그 상품과 자신과의 새로운 장면을 만들어낼 기능이외의 부가가치에 관심을 표출하기 시작했다. 그 장면 속에서 자신과 제품과 의 관계를 연출해 본 후 제품의 의미를 구매하는 것이다. 이는 상품의 부가가치 즉 외관디자인, 분위기에 많은 치중을 하고 있다는 것이다. 따라서 송신자는 소비자의 마음을 읽는 감성 마케팅 또는 감성 디자인을 하지 않으면 안되게 되었다. 이 논문에서는 시각디자인의 표현방법에 있어서 디자인 요소 즉 Typo Geaphy, 사진, 일러스트레이션, 다이아그램 등과 같은 시각적인 표현만이 아닌 소비자들의 감성기호 즉 기쁨, 즐거움, 화려함과 같은 느낌을 줄 수 있고 느끼게 할 수 있는 의미론적인 방법에 대해 서술하고 또 그방법들은 어떤 효과를 가져 오는지에 대하여 살펴보고자 한다.

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서천 봉선리유적 출토 철제대도의 금속학적 조사 및 기능성 고찰 (Metallurgical Investigation and Functional Consideration of the Iron Swords from Bongseon-ri Site in Seocheon)

  • 조현경;정영상;조남철;이훈
    • 보존과학회지
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    • 제30권2호
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    • pp.111-122
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    • 2014
  • 서천 봉선리유적은 백제의 중앙과 지방의 묘제가 혼재하고 있는 유적으로 백제 중앙에서 재지세력에세 사여한 것으로 추정되는 환두도가 다량 출토되었다. 이것은 재지세력이 백제 중앙의 관리 하에 놓이는 과정을 나타내는 부장유물로 추정된다. 이 중 4점의 환두도와 1점의 목병도를 대상으로 금속학적 분석을 실시하여 무기로서의 실용적 기능과 부장용 의장용으로써의 비실용적 기능에 대하여 연구하였다. 목병도 1점은 담금질과 고체침탄의 제강기술을 이용하여 제작되었으며 무기로서의 실용성을 가진다고 볼 수 있다. 반면 4점의 환두도는 인부에는 강도가 작은 미세조직이 나타나고 배부에서 충격을 흡수할 만큼의 미세조직이 나타나지 않으므로 목병도에 비해 무기로서의 기능은 떨어진다고 볼 수 있다. 즉, 서천 봉선리에서 출토된 목병도와 환두도는 실용기와 비실용기로 명확히 구분되는 것이 가장 큰 특징이라고 할 수 있다. 또한 미세조직 내에 존재하는 비금속개재물을 분석한 결과 우스타이트와 유리상이 함께 발견되므로 제련 공정에는 저온환원법이 적용되었을 가능성이 크다.

Comparative assessment of age, growth and food habit of the black-chinned tilapia, Sarotherodon melanotheron (Rüppell, 1852), from a closed and open lagoon, Ghana

  • Zuh, Cephas Kwesi;Abobi, Seth Mensah;Campion, Benjamin Betey
    • Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • 제22권12호
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    • pp.31.1-31.12
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    • 2019
  • Background: The black-chinned tilapia, Sarotherodon melanotheron, is the most abundant fish species in the Nakwa (an open lagoon) and Brenu (a closed lagoon) in the Central Region of Ghana. Aspects of the life history characteristics and the ecology of the fish populations in both lagoons were studied to assess the bio-ecological status of this important resource. Methods: Fish samples were obtained from fishermen that fish on the Nakwa and Brenu lagoons using cast, drag and gill nets. The age of the fish was assessed from otoliths analysis and its growth modelled following the von Bertalanffy growth function. Morphometric characteristics of the fish populations were analysed using power regression and ANOVA for parameters comparisons, and Student's t test to determine whether species grew isometrically. The percentage occurrence method was used to analyse the stomach contents of the fish. Results: A total of 382 fish samples from both lagoons were measured, comprising 209 from Nakwa lagoon and 176 from Brenu lagoon. The size and weight of fish samples ranged between 3.9-11.5 cm total length and 1.0-27.3 g for Nakwa Lagoon and 5.6-12.8 cm total length and 3.2-29.8 g for the Brenu Lagoon. The estimated von Bertalanffy growth parameters were L∞ = 12.04 cm and K = 2.76/year for the Nakwa Lagoon samples and L∞ = 13.44 cm and K = 3.27/year for Brenu Lagoon samples. Daily otolith incremental rate ranged from 0.01-0.03 mm per day to 0.01-0.02 mm per day for Nakwa and Brenu lagoons, respectively. Stomach content analysis of the fish samples revealed that the species are planktivorous and the range of food varied between the lagoons. Green algae were the most prevalent food item in the stomachs of the fish samples from Nakwa with the frequency of 69% whilst diatoms (80.5%) were most prevalent phytoplanktonic food item for the fish in Brenu lagoon. Conclusions: The estimates of asymptotic length for the species in both lagoons are close to known values of the species length at first sexual maturity and points to intensive fishing pressure. As a consequence, a comprehensive sample-based survey is required in both lagoons to derive estimates of management reference points. The results of the stomach content analysis are beneficial to the construction of diet matrix for ecosystem models of the two systems.

Worksite Marketing 상품과 언더라이팅 기법 (Underwriting Method of Worksite Marketing Product)

  • 김청년;정성완
    • 보험의학회지
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    • 제24권
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    • pp.97-117
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    • 2005
  • Internally Korean insurance market is that whole life products' growth are becoming slowdown that's why new insurance products have appeared on the market in consideration of consumer's needs recently. Externally domestic insurance market competitions has drifted from insurance industry to whole financial industry since bankasurance started. Life insurance companies should open up a new market to survive from severe competitions. Worksite marketing can be an alternative. An insurer make arrangements with an employer about an insurance terms which an insurer offers in Worksite marketing. Then eligible individuals enroll in the plans at their own discretion and pay 100 percent of the premium for coverage through payroll deductions. An employer doesn't need to pay extra money for additional benefit but can raise employee's loyalty and satisfaction of company through worksite marketing. An employee can be covered at discounted premium rate and less strict underwriting guidelines to an insurer compared to individual insurance. In developed countries specially U.S insurance market, Worksite marketing is getting very popular and growing rapidly due to the advantages. Worksite marketing has both individual insurance characters and group insurance characters. Individual insurance characters are that employees enroll in the plans at their own discretion and pay 100 percent of the premium for coverage. Group insurance characters are that actively at work and participation etc. An insurer have to reflect these two characters on Worksite marketing when an insurance company work out a plan for developing products and underwriting guidelines. When an insurer devise worksite products, one should consider participation level which means percentage of eligible employees participating. Participation is related to anti-selection. As we know underwriting is essential for every kind of insurance, especially underwriting plays major role in worksite marketing. We can see that in the below. Firstly, it has a function in calculation of premium rate. When calculate premium rate for worksite products underwriters have to estimate expected participation level and risk factors. So underwriters and acturies keep in close contact with each other. Secondly, underwriting methods are important. When an insurer underwrite worksite products, there are three kinds of underwriting methods. These are Simplified issue underwriting, Full underwriting and Guaranteed issue underwriting. Simplified issue underwriting typically requires no medical examination, but usually requires supplying satisfactory answers to one or several health and/or lifestyle questions. Full underwriting requires a complete medical history questionnaire that may further require an exam. Guaranteed issue underwriting means that coverage is issued without the employee having to provide evidence of insurability. When insurer set the GI limit are usually based on the type of industry, number of eligible employees, the average amount of coverage and participation level. In addition to insurer should have a clear definition of eligible employee on the insurance provision and application form. It will minimize possibility of trouble claims and anti-selection. An insurer also establish preexisting condition exclusion and special guidelines for late entrants. When an insurer introduce Worksite marketing to Korean insurance market, an insurer has to examine market research to analyze potential market and strategy of sales most of all. Also an insurer should review real situation of the U.S, England and Japanese market etc. There are a lot of new technologies about worksite marketing process that an insurer should learn. When an insurer consider many things which we explained it can be a real alternative.

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기본간호학 연구동향 - 기본간호학회지 논문분석을 기반으로 - (The Research Trends in Fundamental Nursing - Based on the Analysis of Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing -)

  • 정인숙;강규숙;김경희;김금순;김원옥;변영순;송경애;손영희;양선희;조현숙
    • 기본간호학회지
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    • 제8권2호
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    • pp.132-146
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    • 2001
  • Purpose: This study was to analyze the trends and content of all the research (171 research papers) published in the Journal of Fundamentals of Nursing from 1994, when it began to 2000 using an objective tool developed by the researches, and to identify the direction for the future research in Fundamentals of Nursing. Method: Research published in the Journal of Fundamentals of Nursing from 1994 were reviewed. Result: Most of research (94.2%) was non-degree based and funded research was very limited. The average number of researchers per research study was 2.2 and collaborative research has been gradually increasing. The total number of key words was 331 and the average was 2.6 per research. The major key words were not different from other nursing departments and included home care nursing (10 times), health promotion (8 times), self-care (7 times). self-efficacy (7 times), and homo-dialysis (6 times). Eighty seven percent of the research was quantitative research. and there were very few qualitative studies. Considering theory level, it was found that 40% were factor related research For study design, non-experimental studies were most frequent (66%), and the rate, especially of surveys, has remarkably decreased. Selection of subjects by convenience sampling, was most frequent and there were very few studies that provided the rationale for the calculation of sample size. The major subjects of study were patients (44.8%) with various diagnoses. The subjects usually gave oral consent to take part in that study. Giving information (46.9%) and exercise (26.5%) were common nursing interventions, and physiological indices (16.5%). vital signs (10.3%), physical functioning (8.2%), level of knowledge/skill (7.2%) and level of activity (6.2%) were frequently measured as outcome. Variables questionnaires were the major approach used to collect data, and 57.8% of the research provided the Cronbach alpha to guarantee internal consistency of study instruments. Data were analyzed with computerized statistical packages using, ANOVA (42.0%), T test(39.5%), and chi-square test. For the last seven years, nursing research in Fundamentals of Nursing has gradually improved in both quantify and quality. Conclusion: It was difficult to find any uniqueness or difference compared to other departments of nursing. In fact, because the history of the Journal of Fundamentals of Nursing is rather short, we can expect that there will be further improvement in qualify and content in the future.

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