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건축용 내장재에서 배출되는 휘발성 유기화합물의 측정 및 분석 (Measurement and Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Emission from Building Products)

  • 허귀석;이재환;황승만;이대운
    • 한국대기환경학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국대기환경학회 2002년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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    • pp.179-180
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    • 2002
  • 사회가 고도록 발달하면서 사람들의 생활공간은 대부분 사무실이나 가정에서 보내는 시간이 하루의 80-90% 이상을 차지하고 있다. 대부분의 시간을 특정공간에서 보내게 되므로 건강과 편리함을 위해 설치되고 있는 가구나 카펫, 그리고 기타 다양한 제품에서 방출되는 휘발성 유기화합물에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있다. 한 예로, 미국 소비자 생산품 안전 위원회 (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC)는 1988년부터 1990년 초까지 206가구에서 335명의 주민들로부터 새로 설치된 카펫에서 방출되는 다양한 화학물질로 인한 여러 가지 고통을 접수하였다. (중략)

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상업공간에 대한 실내디자인 및 계획의 변화와 흐름에 관한 연구 -미국 대도시의 RETAIL STORE를 중심으로- (A Study on the Change & Flow of Shop Interior Planning & Design -Focus on Retail Stores in Great Cities in U.S.A-)

  • 박태욱;이현경
    • 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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    • 제10호
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    • pp.77-81
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    • 1997
  • The study is for interior design and planning of new c conceptual modern shop(called "Value Conscious Store") t through the history of retail store, and its process is based on m most great cites in USA. The Value Conscious Store has c come into existence for consumer and retailer who have had v various lifestyles and characters. From analysis of new l lifestyle consumer to retailer's strategy. we could find i interesting design solutions and, forecast next concerns for d designing store. Store has been designed up-scaled and opened to give pleasure and comfort and made by a theme to m make unique and strong impact for customers. Also it uses M Multi-Media for excitment, and is designed as exhibition of m museum to lead constomers to new culture and trend. From t these interior trends will go on to next generation with new c concepts : environment and nature, senses and sensibility. T These words will be the new solution for creative and s successful store design by the designer who has environm mentally conscious and social responsibility in his mind. his mind.

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브랜드인지도 제고를 위한 TV광고의 캐릭터 사용패턴 및 효과분석 (A study of the pattern and the effect analysis of the characters on TV ads for the brand awareness)

  • 조규창
    • 디자인학연구
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    • 제17권4호
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    • pp.259-268
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    • 2004
  • 요즘은 브랜드전쟁의 시대라고 한다. 정보와 기술발달에 의한 21세기 시장환경 하에서 기업간 경쟁요소와 소비자의 선택기준이 변화함에 따라 브랜드자산은 기업의 가치를 결정하는 중요한 요소로 등장하게 되었다. 소비자의 머릿속에 브랜드의 변별력을 제고하는 방법으로써 TV광고를 통한 브랜드광고에서의 캐릭터 사용은 일반적이고 유용한 방법으로 오래전부터 활용되어 왔다. 마케팅차원에서 브랜드의 인지도를 높이는 수단으로서 캐릭터의 역할과 가능성을 좀더 상세히 알아보고 미국 광고대행사인 FCB사의 그리드 모델을 통해 TV광고에서의 카테고리별 캐릭터 사용패턴과 관여도와의 상관관계를 분석해 보았다. 또한 캐릭터 사용소재별 분석, 그리고 표현양식에 따른 분석을 통해 최근의 카테고리별 캐릭터 사용태도와 기법 등을 조사하였다.

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Effects of Extended Storage of Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Benzalkonium Chloride Solutions on the Viability of Burkholderia cenocepacia

  • Ahn, Youngbeom;Kim, Jeong Myeong;Lee, Yong-Jin;LiPuma, John J.;Hussong, David;Marasa, Bernard S.;Cerniglia, Carl E.
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제27권12호
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    • pp.2211-2220
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    • 2017
  • Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) and benzalkonium chloride (BZK) formulations are frequently used as antiseptics in healthcare and consumer products. Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) contamination of pharmaceutical products could be due to the use of contaminated water in the manufacturing process, over-diluted antiseptic solutions in the product, and the use of outdated products, which in turn reduces the antimicrobial activity of CHX and BZK. To establish a "afe use" period following opening containers of CHX and BZK, we measured the antimicrobial effects of CHX ($2-10{\mu}g/ml$) and BZK ($10-50{\mu}g/ml$) at sublethal concentrations on six strains of Burkholderia cenocepacia using chemical and microbiological assays. CHX (2, 4, and $10{\mu}g/ml$) and BZK (10, 20, and $50{\mu}g/ml$) stored for 42 days at $23^{\circ}C$ showed almost the same concentration and toxicity compared with freshly prepared CHX and BZK on B. cenocepacia strains. When $5{\mu}g/ml$ CHX and $20{\mu}g/ml$ BZK were spiked to six B. cenocepacia strains with different inoculum sizes ($10^0-10^5CFU/ml$), their toxic effects were not changed for 28 days. B. cenocepacia strains in diluted CHX and BZK were detectable at concentrations up to $10^2CFU/ml$ after incubation for 28 days at $23^{\circ}C$. Although abiotic and biotic changes in the toxicity of both antiseptics were not observed, our results indicate that B. cenocepacia strains could remain viable in CHX and BZK for 28 days, which in turn, indicates the importance of control measures to monitor BCC contamination in pharmaceutical products.

소비자주의(消費者主義)에 입각(立脚)한 식품(食品)의 표시제도(表示制度) 개선(改善)에 관한 연구(硏究) (An Analysis of the Improvement of Food Labelling Standard based on Consumerism)

  • 남상덕
    • 한국식생활문화학회지
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    • 제3권2호
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    • pp.211-217
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    • 1988
  • The Main objective of this study is to find consumer attitude toward the Sanitary Regulation of Foods. In view of consumerism, this result will be used in re-regulating the law. Among the Sanitary Regulation of Foods, this study focuses on the Standard of prepackaged Food Labelling, because it is related both with the advertising from the food manufacturer's point of view and with the perception about the food itself from the consumer's point of view. After reviewing the previous studies and related provisions about the Standard of Prepackaged food Labelling, and compare other sanitary regulation of foods in developed countries (U.S.A. and Japan), basic research framework was derived. The research framework focuses on the user perception about the validity of provisions about the Standard of Prepackaged Food Labelling, and on the existance of exaggeration in food advertising using prepackaged foods. Data were collected through questionaires from the sample covering 374 food customers. The data were analyzed by frequency test and the important findings of this study are as follows. Most food consumers consider such provisions as date of manufacturing, circulation time limit, cautions for food handling, price, and manufacturer as important factors in buying food products. Among these factors, the date of manufacturing and circulation time limit are most critical factors, and must be labelled correctly on the prepackaged food cover. But other provisions which do not affect on consumer's buying decision (e.g. business admission number, self standard number) need not be labelled. From this study, we can conclude that the provisions about the standard of prepackaged Food Labelling currently used must be devided into two parts. One is 'mandatory provisions' which must be obeyed by all food manufacturets, and the other is 'autonomous provisions' which need not be obeyed by all food manufacturers. And mandatory provisions need to be regylated more strongly than now.

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u-헬스케어 시스템에서 사용자 요구사항을 분석하기 위한 TAM과 QFD의 적용 - u-휘트니스 서비스 중심 (Application of TAM and QFD for analyzing the user requirement in u-Healthcare System - Focused on fitness service)

  • 김민철
    • 디지털융복합연구
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    • 제10권3호
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    • pp.191-196
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    • 2012
  • 현재 모바일 또는 유비쿼터스 시스템을 포함한 하이테크 통신 기술의 중요성과 관련된 비즈니스 분야는 성장세를 거듭하고 있다. 개인적 삶의 질을 제고하기 위한 웰빙의 의미에서, ICT 기술은 선택이 아니라 필요 사항이 되고 있다. 본 연구의 첫 번째 목적은 u-휘트니스에 대상으로 TAM의 수용과 관련된 사용자의 인지된 유용성과 사용 용이성에 영향을 미치는 요소들을 인식한다. 이는 다중회귀분석을 통하여 그 사용자 행위에 영향을 미치는 요인을 탐색한다. 이러한 분석 결과와 연계하여 본 연구의 두 번째 목적은 QFD 방법을 사용하여 그 u-헬스 시스템에의 적용 가능성을 제시한다. 즉 본 연구는 QFD 방법을 사용하여 사용자 요구사항과 관련된 특성에 그 TAM의 외부 변수들을 결합할 수 있다는 가능성을 제안하는데 있다. 이러한 연구 결과에 근간하여 그 적합한 시스템이 구축되고 개발될 수 있을 것이다.

한국, 중국, 미국 소비자들의 에너지 바에 대한 인식 및 소비 행동 비교 연구 (A Comparative Study on the Perception and Consumption Behaviors of Korean, Chinese, and US Consumers for Energy bars)

  • 오지은;윤혜려
    • 한국식생활문화학회지
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    • 제35권4호
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    • pp.333-341
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    • 2020
  • This study evaluated the perception, consumption behavior, and optional attributes of Korean, Chinese, and U.S. consumers of energy bar products. Data were compared and analyzed by surveying 300 consumers in each country. Significant differences were observed in preference for energy bars according to their nationality, in the order China, the U.S., and Korea. Perception of taste, types and dietary suitability of the products ranked lower for Korean consumers, as compared to consumers of the United States and China. The order dietary fiber, protein, and calcium were the sought-after nutritional requirements of the products. The demand for protein was significantly higher in the U.S. Calcium demand was low in the United States and China, but was very high in Korea, which could be attributed to the low calcium intake of Koreans. Other optional attributes which were closely associated with the purchase and re-purchase decision, included price, taste and delivery period. All three factors were recognized as important options in Korea, whereas awareness of packaging/appearance and brand was not. The taste, nutrients and price in the U.S. ranked high as important optional attributes, while the packaging, external and expiration dates were recognized as low. Unlike Korea and the U.S., important optional attributes for Chinese consumers were determined in the order expiration date, taste, and nutrients, and showed low perception for packaging, appearance, weight, counts, and prices. Evaluating the preference for the main and secondary ingredients, Koreans preferred nuts over grains, Americans preferred dried fruits over nuts, and Chinese preferred nuts and grains; both Korean and American consumers had low preference for dried vegetables. The preference for chocolate was low in Korea and China, whereas preference for jelly was high in China as compared to Korea and the U.S. The intention of purchasing energy bars was significantly lower in Korea than in the U.S. and China. A variety of nutritious functional bars have recently been distributed and sold in Korea, but they are mostly produced in the U.S., which is the largest producer and consumer worldwide. Taken together, results of this study indicate that the demand for nutritional enhancement and preferred materials vary according to the nationality. Hence, it is necessary to develop products that reflect these criteria. Further research is required to analyze the relationship between preference and consumption behavior for each material product developed in the future.

중학교 가정과 교육의 국제비교 연구 연구 -교육과정을 중심으로- (An International Comparative Study of Lower Secondary Home Ecnomics Education -Curriculum Analysis Approach-)

  • 윤인경;박선영
    • 한국가정과교육학회지
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    • 제2권1호
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    • pp.91-99
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    • 1990
  • By the comparative analysis of middle school Home Economics curricula in the U.S, Sweden, japan, Taiwan, and Korea, this study attempts to understand the current Home Economics education and to access its trends for each country. Based on the findings of the analysis, this study also seeks to get the major implications of the analysis for the betterment of the Korean Home Economics Education. The main sources of information and data analyzed here are :1)curricula for 10 School Districts in Pennsylvania state as representives of the U.S ; 2)Home Economics curriculum for middle school in Sweden ; 3) Home Economics Teaching Guidelines in Japan ;4)Home Economics curriculum in Taiwan ; and 5) Home Economics curriculum in Korea. Content Analysis technique is applied in this study. The major elements of contents include :1)structure of the curriculum ;2)subject name ; 3)time allotment; 4)goals and objectives ; 5)subject areas and content composition ; 6) other related characteristics for the implemention of the curriculum Summarized results of the study outline as follows; 1)Home Economics is offered as independently required subject without sex discrimination in all five countries. 2)Time allotment for Home Economics in Sweden is double that in the other countries. 3)The common goals of Home Economics courses is practical learning experiences closely related to reality. 4) In terms of subjects areas, Food and Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Housing Human Development, and Child care are offered in three of four countries, which is also similar to those of Korea. In addition Consumer Education is also covered in the U.S., Sweden and Korea. 5)Curriculum can be utilized as instructional planning materials due to the clear specification of instructional method, materials, and evaluation method on the curriculum, especially in the U,S, and Taiwan.

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미국 편모가계의 자녀보육비 지출에 영향을 미치는 요인 (Factors that Influence on Child Care Expenses of Single Mother Families in the U. S.)

  • 박선욱
    • 대한가정학회지
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    • 제46권1호
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    • pp.87-101
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    • 2008
  • Using the 1999 National Survey of America's Families(NSAF), this study investigated the factors that affect child care expenses and examined financial and social support of single mother families in the U. S. In this study, 4,676 single mother families with children aged twelve and under are included for the analytical sample. About half of all single mother families with children under age 12 had some amount of child care expenses in 1999. Monthly child care expenses for those who had child care expenses was an average of $255 and it accounted for about 15 percent of their family earnings. The profile of financial and social support showed that about one-quarter of single mothers received financial support for child care, one-fifth received free child care by relatives and about 40 percent received child support payments from nonresident fathers. Tobit analysis results showed that the significant factors that affected child care expenses were mother's age, marital status, educational level, employment status, the numbers of children aged 0-5, family income, the receipt of public assistance and financial support for child care.

가정학교육과 취업방안연구 (A Study on Home Economist Education with Refrence to the Business Activities in Korea)

  • 한상순
    • 대한가정학회지
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    • 제27권2호
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    • pp.163-185
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    • 1989
  • Korean home economics education has around 100 years history. The main aims of home economics education up 1950 had not been changed, they were mainly for the improvement of household-skill to raise both standard of living and life quality as well as womanhood. After 1960's the standard of living drastically improved and the industrialization of Korean society was quite rapidly proceeded from simple to complex one. Because of these changes, I considered that the aims and the contents of home economics education should be reexamined and reshaped. This study motivated me that especially home economics major should be trained to be competent enough to work in industrialized society as much as the input to her college education. As industialization was made progress, family member's diverse role differentiation also occurred from past simple role such as house wife or girl's high school teacher among by home economics major. In this current societal change, most of the home economics major have wish to have opportunities obtaining new kinds of employment rather than obtaining merely teaching work. With this in mind I made a study on college level home economics education of the new adjustment to current and future industrialized Korean society. (1) The full number of officially admissible home economics major in 169 Korean colleges, 70 junior colleges, and one open university were as follows, 7139, 6080, and 230 respectively. The percentages of employed of employed numbers of them for the college and junior college graduates were 26.5 and 39.0 respectively. (2) The certificate qualifications issued to college home economics major are nutritionist (1st grade and 2nd grade), clothes and textilist, home economics teacher (2nd grade for high school) and kindergartener (2nd grade), The qualifications are certified after majoring each field from major departments of college of home economics by Ministrys of Labour and Education of the Korean government. The percentages of their employment are low as mentioned earlier. (3) To find out new employment opportunity for home economics graduates in home economist in business (henceforce/HEIB) status quo of consumer division for mational enterprise was surveyed. According to govermment decree of general law of consumer protection (1980), enterprise should organize bureau (offics, subdivision) on liability to consumer's complaint. Of 89.6% of the enterprise established th subdivision in which 96.2% of employee was male (3.8% was female). Of the employee college graduate and high school graduate were 93.2% and 6.8% respectively. On the employee's major acadmic backgroud (%), economics and business administration, engineering and low-political science were 39.5, 26.2 and 11.2 respectively. (4) To study on the relation between home economics and home economist in business, the aspect of historical development of HEIB, group of HEIB employing enterprise and their nature of business were tried to find out as well as perception and evaluation by enterprise on HEIB. (a) In the united States of America employed home economics major to enterprise was organized autonomously HEIB subdivision within American Home Economics Association since 1920's and the membership of HEIB was 3,000 of the AHEA membership 50,000. (b) In Japan the Japanese founder HEIB had three times the bilateral congress with the U.S.HEIB and had 10th anniversary celebration in 1988. Japanese HEIB member are not necessary to be home economics graduates but should have certificate as consumer adviser effected by the Minister of Trade and Industry. Japanese subdivision of consumer affaire within Japanese enterprise employ the consumer adviser with the certificate. Because of this different system from the United Sates, Japanese HEIB call their title "HEEB" instead of HEIB. The Japanese consumer adviser certificate system had initiated since 1980 and it belongs to 2nd level national qualification certificate. Currently active membership of Japanese "HEEB" association had increased from 115 (in 1979) to 319 in 1988. (5) For the opening of the future new employment of home economics graduates to enterprise and qualification required for the HEIB by national enterprise in Korea, I studied on the courses which seem to be important and required by employee in the field of HEEB in the United States of America and preliminary curriculum for home economics related major student aimning to be the future "HEEB" by Japanese HEEB study group of Japanese Association of Home Economics. It is suggested that it is very important and urgent to realize as home economics educator to have common deep concern and endeavors on opening new employment for our home economics major student1), we should try to publicize strongly and let enterprise and consumer protection board realize that employee in the subdivision of consumer protection should be the one who well experienced home economics major graduates2), we, home economics educator, should try to develop actively new curriculum in line of the suggestion made earlier for our future home economics major student of open broadly their future employment opportunities3), we, home economics educators, should try to have consensus on whether we should have support from government in terms of receiving national qualification certificate on consumer pretection or not4), and I would appreciate if the Korean Home Economics Association and Korean Home Management Society paydeep and positive concern on this matter.

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