• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.45-56
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• 2008

This study was to assess the lifetime cancer and non-cancer risk of exposure of worker and user at public facilities in Korea to volatile organic compounds (VOCs). We measured the concentrations of two aldehydes and five VOCs in indoor air at 424 public buildings that 8 kinds of public facilities (70 movie theaters, 86 offices, 86 restaurants, 70 academies, 22 auditoriums, 30 PC-rooms, 30 singing-rooms and 30 bars) all over the country. There were estimated the human exposure dose and risks with averages of the using-time and frequency for facility users and office workers, respectively. Carcinogens (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and benzene) were estimated the lifetime excess cancer risks (ECRs). non-carcinogens (toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, and styrene) were estimated the hazard quotients (HQs). The average ECRs of formaldehyde and benzene for facility worker and user were $1{\times}10^{-3}{\sim}1{\times}10^{-4}\;and\;1{\times}10^{-4}{\sim}1{\times}10^{-5}$ level, respectively, in all facilities. HQs of four non-carcinogens did not exceed 1.0 for all subjects in all facilities. The estimated ECRs for restaurant and auditorium were the highest, and the PC-room and bar were the next higher facilities. Furthermore, people in a smoking facility had the highest cancer risk. Higher ECRs of formaldehyde and benzene were observed in indoor smoking facilities such as restaurant and auditorium. Higher HQs of toluene and xylene were observed at the restaurant and office building.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.65-71
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• 2018

The Long-Term Hydrologic Impact Assessment (L-THIA) model is a quick and straightforward analysis tool to estimate direct runoff and nonpoint source pollution. L-THIA was originally implemented as a spreadsheet application. GIS-based versions of L-THIA have been developed in ArcView 3 and upgraded to ArcGIS 9. However, a major upgrade was required for L-THIA to operate in the current version of ArcGIS and to provide more options in runoff and NPS estimation. An updated L-THIA interfaced with ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1 has been developed in the study as an ArcGIS Desktop Tool. The model provides a user-friendly interface, easy access to the model parameters, and an automated watershed delineation process. The model allows use of precipitation data from multiple gauge locations for the watershed when a watershed is large enough to have more than one precipitation gauge station. The model estimated annual direct runoff well for our study area compared to separated direct runoff in the calibration and validation periods of ten and nine years. The ArcL-THIA, with a user-friendly interface and enhanced functions, is expected to be a decision support model requiring less effort for GIS processes or to be a useful educational hydrology model.

• 정보관리학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.265-284
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• 2001

본 연구의 목적은 이용자의 인지유형과 그에 따른 웹기반 OPAC시스템 평가에 대한 상관관계를 알아보기 위한 것이다. 이용자들의 인지유형은 (1)Verbaliser/Imager와 (2) Wholist/Analytic으로 나누었고 웹기반 OPAC시스템의 (1)기능적인 측면과 (2)학습용이성 측면에 초점을 맞추어 평가를 하였다. 연구방법으로는 (1)사전조사를 위한 인터뷰, (2)주된 데이터 수집을 위한 질문지, 그리고 (3) 이용자의 인지형태 결정을 위해서 심리측정학(psychometric)방법을 사용하였다. 사전조사결과와 문헌의 리뷰에 근거하여 온라인 조사방법으로 (1)웹기반 온라인 질문지와 (2) Riding의 CSA(Cognitive Style Assessment)을 Sheffield 대학 캠퍼스 네트워크에 연결된 모든 PC에서 접속할 수 있게 온라인 테스트 환경을 구성하였다. 이 환경을 통하여 44명의 석.박사 학생들이 자발적으로 본 실험에 참가를 했으며, 이들로부터 수집된 데이터는 SPSS(Statistical Package for Social Science)를 이용하여 분석하였다. 통계분석에서 각 평가항목 변수들간의 상관관계분석을 위해서 피어슨(Pearson)의 상관계수 (Coefficient, f)를 사용하였다. 연구결과 개인의 인지형태와 웹기반 OPAC시스템 평가간에는 비교적 낮은 통계학적인 상관관계를 보였다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.61-76
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• 1999

For the effective management of urban forest, a variety of informations on urban forest needs to be accurately measured and effectively used in decision-making processes. This study aims at developing an urban forest management system with reference to GIS and making it possible to effectively manage urban forests. A detailed forest type map were constructed with the help of aerial photograph and terrestrial inventory. A geographical map in terms of slope, aspect and altitude were also prepared by Digital Elevation Model(DEM). A soil type map containing chemical characteristics were also made through soil analysis. These thematic maps which contain informations on forest type, geography and soil were digitalized with reference to GIS, and an urban forest management system of user interface were developed. With the help of this urban forest management system, various spatial and attribute informations which need for urban forest management could be easily used in decision-making processes in relation to urban forest.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.374-384
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• 2014

Purpose: Health professionals and policy makers confront the failure of provider-administered, conventional behavioral interventions in the fight against obesity epidemic. The aim of this study was to develop a tailored, cost-effective delivery system for a child obesity prevention and management program through technology convergence using Web-enabled smart cellular phones. Methods: Assessment of service needs and development of a delivery system for the program were based on a comprehensive literature review and expert reviews, and results from in-depth interviews and a need-assessment survey. Results: The user- and site-centered service delivery system using Web-enabled cellular telephones as the hardware platform for obesity prevention and management has been developed. A tailored informational service and intervention will be provided interactively between stakeholders through the platform. The potential legal issues associated with the service design have also been considered. Conclusion: The user-centered convergence design and platform based on principles of Transtheoretical Model and Stages of Change using the Health Promoting School framework could enable effective intervention and promote acceptance in the long-run.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2018

Since the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Report was published in 2005, the conflict between development and the preservation of the ecological environment has turned to paying attention to value assessments in rational decision-making. In recent years, the concept of ecosystem services has been recognized as a viable one for making significant decisions. However, a trade-off between increase and decrease occurs between the ecosystem services sub-categories (cultural service, regulating service, supporting service, and provisioning service), for which research centering on target sites is needed. To this end, the present study aims to investigate the trade-off relationship between service categories to search for reasonable decision-making strategies. As the research method, a survey was conducted using the translated version of SoIVES(Social Value for Ecosystem Services) 3.0 questionnaire of the United States Geological Survey. The research findings demonstrate the economic value, based on the derived monetary value of each service category, the economic value of the target site was compared among landscape aesthetic value 8,050,000 won, recreation value 6,750,000 won, biodiversity value 4,610,000 won, healing value 3,970,000 won, life-sustaining value 2,090,000 won, and productive value 220,000 won. And then the primarily recognized value criteria of the Tancheon ecosystem services illustrate landscape aesthetic and recreation value. Besides, this study illustrates visualized trade-off relationships based on user perception, and the derived relations illustrate the trade-off relationship between the cultural service, regulating service, supporting service, and provisioning service, as well as relationships between the components of the sub-categories.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.17-26
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• 2006

컴퓨터 화면은 인간과 컴퓨터 사이의 장벽이다. 본 연구는 컴퓨터 소프트웨어를 이용하여 50명의 컴퓨터 사용 학생들의 눈 문제에 대한 주된 원인을 이해하고 컴퓨터 스크린을 보고 있는 상태에서 환자의 시생활을 정확하게 평가할 수 있도록 하기 위해 시행하였다. 소프트웨어 TSS Optometric Toolkit for computer users(UK)는 눈 관리 전문가가 검사 대상자들의 컴퓨터 사용 환경과 유사한 상황에서 시활동을 평가하는 중요한 기법이다. 프로그램은 근거리 시력, 텍스트 디스플레이, 스프레드시트 디스플레이, 주시 시차, 이색검사, 숫자 찾기, 란돌트 링 찾기 등의 7가지 검사로 이루어졌다. 조사 대상의 55%는 눈 문제와 관련이 없었다. 25%는 컴퓨터 화면, 작업환경, 부적당한 작업실무의 문제를 호소하였는데 이러한 문제는 안경사나 안과의사가 해결해 줄 수 없는 분야이다. 그리고 나머지 20%는 안경처방이나 컴퓨터 사용을 위한 안경처방으로 해결할 수 있다. 본 연구에 의하면 컴퓨터 프로그램 TSS Optometric Toolkit for computer users가 컴퓨터와 관련된 눈의 문제를 평가하는데 매우 유용한 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국ITS학회 논문지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.115-126
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• 2008

1998년 과천시 ITS 시범사업을 시작으로 현재까지 ITS와 관련된 수많은 사업들이 시행되고 있으며, 시행되는 사업에 대한 타당성 평가를 위해 정량적 및 정성적인 효과분석이 시행되고 있다. 그러나, ITS와 관련된 업무의 공통적인 기준을 제시하기 만들어진 ITS 업무요령에서도 정성적인 조사 및 분석방법론에 대한 체계적인 내용이 부족하다. 정성적인 조사 및 분석결과는 편익화하기는 어려우나, 이용자 측면의 조사 및 분석은 ITS사업의 현실적인 효과 및 구축목표의 도달성을 직접적으로 판단할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 정성적인 조사 및 분석 방법론 수립의 필요성 검토는 물론, 정성적인 조사계획 수립 및 실시, 데이터분석, 그리고 최종적으로 효과를 분석하고 개선방안을 도출하는, 전체적인 방법론을 정립하였다. 향후 이를 통해 ITS 사업의 평가에서 정량적인 측면과 정성적인 측면의 적절한 균형을 유지하게 되어, 보다 정확하고 효율적인 ITS 사업의 효과분석이 지속적이고 체계적으로 이루어질 것으로 보인다.

• 대한산업공학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.223-232
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• 2014

Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is often employed to quantify the environmental impact of a product in a comprehensive manner. The aspects of performance and usability as well as that of eco-friendliness should be considered in an integrated manner for the market competitiveness of an eco-friendly product. The present study developed a product improvement plan for an eco-friendly electric heater by benchmarking two small-size electric heaters (companies 'H' and 'T') in terms of performance, usability, and eco-friendliness. The performance measurements such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, noise, and power consumption were collected while the two heaters were operated in a laboratory setting. Then, the usability evaluations such as aesthetics, operation satisfaction, performance satisfaction, and overall satisfaction were surveyed for the two heaters using a 5-point scale (1 for very unsatisfied and 5 for very satisfied). Lastly, the LCA analysis was conducted by following the six-step process of eco-friendly product design provided by KEITI. The analysis results of the two products being integrated with the aspects of product, service, and user, four design improvement directions such as eco-efficient, smart, modularized, and user-support were recommended for an eco-friendly electric heater. These proposed concepts would be useful to develop an eco-friendly electric heater design with a high level of market competitiveness.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.358-367
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• 2019

Objectives: This study aimed to review model algorithms and input parameters applied to some exposure models and to compare the simulated estimates using an exposure scenario from each model. Methods: A total of five exposure models which can estimate inhalation exposure were selected; the Korea Ministry of Environment(KMOE) exposure model, European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals Targeted Risk Assessment(ECETOC TRA), SprayExpo, and ConsExpo model. Algorithms and input parameters for exposure estimation were reviewed and the exposure scenario was used for comparing the modeled estimates. Results: Algorithms in each model commonly consist of the function combining physicochemical properties, use characteristics, user exposure factors, and environmental factors. The outputs including air concentration ($mg/m^3$) and inhaled dose(mg/kg/day) are estimated applying input parameters with the common factors to the algorithm. In particular, the input parameters needed to estimate are complicated among the models and models need more individual input parameters in addition to common factors. In case of CEM, it can be obtained more detailed exposure estimates separating user's breathing zone(near-field) and those at influencing zone(far-field) by two-box model. The modeled exposure estimates using the exposure scenario were similar between the models; they were ranged from 0.82 to $1.38mg/m^3$ for concentration and from 0.015 to 0.180 mg/kg/day for inhaled dose, respectively. Conclusions: Modeling technique can be used for a useful tool in the process of exposure assessment if the exposure data are scarce, but it is necessary to consider proper input parameters and exposure scenario which can affect the real exposure conditions.