• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.250-257
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• 2007

Purpose: Aging changes of midface include drooping of lower lid, wrinkles of malar area, orbitomalar groove and deepening of nasolabial fold from drooping of malar fat pad. Improvement of lower lid can be achieved through lower blepharoplasty, but improvement of cheek can not be gained. Superficial subciliary cheek lift(by Moelleken, 1996) is a method that lifts malar fat pad through extended subciliary incision. We obtained simultaneous improvement of lower lid, malar wrinkles and orbitomalar groove with modification of this technique. Methods: From December 2003 to January 2006, we performed this method on 21 patients among volunteers for lower blepharoplasty who wanted to correct orbitomalar groove and malar wrinkles. Under local anesthesia, lateral extension of subciliary incision is done 1cm from the lateral orbital rim. Skin-muscle flap is elevated, and dealing of orbital fat and septum is the same as with ordinary lower blepharoplasty. After downward subcutaneous dissection through extended incision, exposing the upper 1/3 level of malar fat pad, superolateral fixation is done to superior deep temporal fascia. Excision of the upper part of fat pad is performed, if needed. After excision of overlapped skin-muscle flap, skin closure is done. Results: We obtained satisfactory results with this simple method for improvement of orbitomalar groove and malar wrinkles among patients for lower blepharoplasty. During a follow-up period of 5 months on the average, no revision was performed. Conclusion: Under local anesthesia, lower blepharoplasty and improvement of orbitomalar groove and malar wrinkles can be achieved at the same time. It is good for patients who do not want conventional midface-lifting. But surgeons should select patients and perform cautiously for it may leave a scar of the extended incision that require over 2 months for maturation and it is insufficient for improvement of nasolabial fold compared to conventional mid face-lifts.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.93-99
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• 2011

In this study, a total of 350 households contained 700 individuals in Iganzo village were surveyed to study their literate and poverty levels and their impacts to conservation of the Mbeya Range Forest Reserve. The study included 350 women and 350 men. The majority of respondents were between the ages of 31-40 years old (53%), while the rest were between 41-50 years old (25%) and 21-30 years old (22%). The total income per day per household was calculated and averaged to 4,570 Tanzanian shillings that is equal to about 3 U.S. dollars. The average number of members per household was seven. It was reported that, there is a tremendous decrease in biodiversity composition of the reserve mainly due to poverty (80%) and ignorance (76%) of the people on the importance of the reserve. Other causes for this decrease were reported to be grazing of livestock in the reserve (23%), poor farming systems (68%), which resulted in soil erosion, encroachment (64%) through expansion of farms towards the reserve boundary and charcoal burning (34%). Respondents from Mbeya Urban Water Supply Authority and District Forest Office mentioned lack of funds (49%) and lack of experts (56%) as challenges that face the conservation of the reserve. It was revealed that 25% of respondents had never gone to school, 53% had primary level of education as their highest level of education, 20% had secondary education and 2% had first degree. The null hypothesis that poverty and illiteracy have a positive correlation to forest degradation was accepted based on these findings at a probability of p>0.85. Thus, it was concluded that poverty and illiteracy among Iganzo village residents are the main causes for the degradation of biodiversity in Mbeya Range Forest Reserve.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권7호
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• pp.181-193
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• 2021

COVID-19의 확산으로 인해 전세계적인 관광의 피해를 국내 시장도 피해갈 수 없었다. 이에 따라 국내의 지역 축제도 대부분이 취소 및 연기를 결정하며, 어려운 상황이 지속되고 있다. 문화 생활을 누릴 수 없는 소비자들 또한 마찬가지로 여행과 문화예술 향유에 대한 갈증이 심화되고 있는 상황이다. 하지만 본 상황은 지역 축제의 보존 가치 평가와 그에 대한 영향 요인을 연구함으로써 포스트 코로나 시대의 축제에 대한 단서를 확보하는 기회로도 활용될 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 현재 축제에 참여하지 못하고 있는 소비자들에게 COVID-19로 인한 재정적 어려움의 가상 상황을 제시하여 지역 축제 보존의 가치를 경제적으로 평가했다. 대구 치맥페스티벌을 대상으로 대구, 경북 지역민들의 가상상황에 대한 지불의사금액에 월수입에 대한 집단의 차이와 연령 및 지역의존도가 영향을 미쳤으며, 로지스틱 모형을 통해 지불의사금액을 추정한 결과, 절단 평균값이 16,909원으로 나타났으며, 총 편익은 93.76억원으로 추정되었다.

• 비교문화연구
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• 제45권
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• pp.55-83
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• 2016

한국 대학에서 영시에 대한 수요를 높이기 위해 실제 수업과정에서 학습자가 겪는 어려움을 확인하고, 그 원인을 분석하며, 텍스트 해석 과정에 개입되는 언어학적, 문화적, 문학적 변수들을 확인한다. 담론의 구성에서 내용의 의의에 이르기까지 시 텍스트는 산문을 포함하여 다른 담론을 판단하는데 유용한 본보기가 될 수 있다. 다양한 글을 읽는 것이 필수적인 영문과 학생이 시를 읽기 싫어해서는 안 되는 이유이다. 학습자가 시를 읽으면서 실제로 미학적인 쾌락을 느끼고 구체적인 보상을 받을 수 있도록 도와주는 것이 필요하다. 실제 수업의 환경에서 시 텍스트를 어떻게 번역하는가, 특히 오역이 어떻게 생산되는지를 확인하게 되면 학습자의 어려움을 덜어주는 교수자의 개입이 보다 효과적으로 이루어질 수 있다. 시 텍스트를 구성하고 있는 영어 문장의 언어적, 문화적 특성상 일차적 의미 혹은 축자적 의미를 파악하는 과정은 영어를 모국어로 하지 않는 대부분의 학습자들에게는 그 자체로 매우 복합적인 언어적, 문화적, 예술적 경험이 생성, 변용, 축적되는 과정이다. 따라서 이 논문은 오역을 일종의 문화번역의 경우로 간주하고 한국 대학 영시수업에서 주로 사용하는 시 텍스트를 선정, 학습자들이 오역을 생산하는 기제와 그 기제의 원인을 규명한다.

• Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.1-24
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• 2019

Poor project performance has been noted as the bane in the construction industry globally. This paper sought to investigate, by way of literature, the performance patterns of construction projects in Kenya since independence (1963-2018). This was informed by reports of undesirable project performance in the industry. This descriptive study used available studies previously done in this subject area. In sum, literature is replete with evidence on a myriad of challenges facing the execution of projects. The study established that generally, the project performance is poor and has assumed a chronic trajectory spanning over five decades. On average, the findings reveal that 35-60% of projects initiated in Kenya face cost overruns while time overrun is most severe with 35-73% projects overrunning their schedule. In addition, the findings problematize the issue of plurality of performance measurement regimes in the construction industry. Here, it was observed that no singular construct exists to objectively measure the various facets that constitute the 'health' of a project. This paper has contributed to the body of knowledge by examining the performance patterns in Kenya for over fifty years while at the same time identifying the bottlenecks inherent in projects execution. Importantly, the conceptual performance efficiency framework derived in the current study presents a paradigm shift in the monitoring and evaluation of projects. To this end, an in-depth analysis is recommended on the interaction of efficiency enablers in the buildup of performance efficiency index (PEI). Similarly, a further inquiry is recommended on the integration and impact of the proposed framework in the management of projects.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.197-209
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• 2019

Purpose: This study was done to examine good death awareness, attitudes toward advance directives (ADs), and preference for care near the end-of-life (PCEOL) of hospitalized elders in long-term care hospitals. Relevant characteristics were investigated as well as correlation of the variables. Methods: This descriptive research study involved 161 hospitalized elderly patients in long-term care hospitals. A self-report questionnaire was used to measure Good Death Scale, ADs Survey, PCEOL Scale, and general characteristics. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation with SPSS/WIN 23.0. Results: In terms of good death awareness, a significant difference was observed; in according to age (F=3.35, p=.037), payer of treatment costs (F=3.98, p=.021), mobility (F=3.97, p=.021), heard discussion about ADs (t=-3.89, p<.001), and willing to complete ADs (t=2.12, p=.036). As far as attitudes toward ADs, the participants presented significant difference depending on religion (t=2.38, p=.018), average monthly income (F=3.91, p=.022), duration of hospital admission (F=5.33, p=.006), person to discuss ADs (t=-2.76, p=.006). On PCEOL, there was a significant difference, depending on religion (t=-3.59, p<.001) and perceived health status (F=3.93, p=.022). Finally, as for how the variables were related to each other, good death awareness and attitudes toward ADs had a weak positive correlation with PCEOL. Conclusion: To help seniors staying in nursing homes face a good death and enjoy autonomy, there should be educational and support systems that reflect each individual's sociodemographic characteristics so that the seniors can choose what kind of care they want to receive near the end-of-life.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.143-149
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• 2019

플로팅 홀로그램은 광고나 콘서트와 같이 넓은 공간에서 현장감과 실존감이 뛰어난 3D 입체영상을 제공하면서, 3D 안경의 불편함, 시각적 피로, 공간 왜곡 현상 발생을 감소할 수 있는 기술이다. 따라서 본 논문은 좁은 공간에서도 사용가능한 플로팅 홀로그램 환경에서 캐릭터 조작을 위한 사용자 제스처 인식 시스템을 구현한다. 제안된 방법은 하르 특징기반의 캐시케이드((Harr feature-based cascade classifier) 분류기를 이용하여 얼굴 영역을 검출하고, 검출된 얼굴 영역을 기준으로 실시간으로 체스쳐 차영상으로부터 사용자 제스쳐의 발생 위치 정보를 이용하여 사용자 제스쳐를 인식한다. 그리고 각각 인식된 제스쳐 정보는 플로팅 홀로그램 환경에서 생성된 캐릭터 움직임을 조작하기 위하여 상응하는 행위에 맵핑된다. 제안된 플로팅 홀로그램 캐릭터 조작을 위한 사용자 제스처 인식 시스템의 성능평가를 위해서는 플로팅 홀로그램 디스플레이 장치를 제작하고, 몸 흔들기, 걷기, 손 흔들기, 점프 등의 각 제스처에 따른 인식률을 반복 측정한 결과 평균 88%의 인식률을 보였다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제23권12호
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• pp.1492-1499
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• 2019

이 논문에서는 적응적 패럴랙스 베리어 방식에서, 시청영역을 제어할 수 있도록 사용자의 위치를 추적하는 방법을 제안한다. 얼굴자세에 강건한 양안거리 측정을 위해, 형태모델과 랜드마크 기반인 CLM으로 자세를 추정한다. 카메라와의 상관관계로, 거리와 수평위치를 거리로 변환한다. 사용자의 눈의 위치에 따라 적응적 패럴랙스 베리어의 화소간격을 조정하고, 베리어를 이동해 시청영역을 조정한다. 이 논문에서는 60cm부터 490cm의 범위에서 사용자를 추적하는 방법을 제안하고, 카메라 영상의 해상도에 따른 에러, 측정 가능 범위, fps를 측정하였다. 그 결과, 사용자를 평균 3.1642cm의 절대오차 범위내로 측정 가능하였으며, 영상의 해상도에 따라 320×240에서 약 278cm, 640×480에서 약 488cm까지, 그리고 1280×960에서 약 493cm까지를 측정할 수 있었다.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.279-288
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• 2022

This study aims to derive the need for middle-aged women to consider using fashion product applications, styling, and personalized styling services. To analyze the fashion styling considerations of middle-aged women, 200 women in their 40s and 50s were surveyed. Middle-aged women usually tend to shop through home shopping, department stores, fashion soho (Small office home office) malls, and open market-type applications, and purchase fashion products more than two or three times a month, spending an average of less than 50,000 won per month. Middle-aged women consider choosing appropriate clothing based on the occasion and place, complementing the flaws of the changed body type as well as taking into account the weather in the styling process, and seek to showcase a sophisticated, luxurious, and youthful image through styling. However, they are confused and face difficulties in fashion styling, with regard to not only overall body shape but also partial body changes, such as increasing waistline, flabby thighs and arms, and decreasing hip volume. In addition, middle-aged women were looking for expert advice on styling to help them look the best. They also wanted to solve the difficulties of making a right choice amid the overflowing information related to fashion. The results of the study contribute to identifying products that meet the needs of middle-aged women and help develop detailed consumer-tailored marketing strategies, thereby improving sales of fashion products.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.282-292
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• 2022

Background: Aging societies face social problems of increased medical expenses for older adults due to increased geriatric diseases. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the state change of multiple chronic conditions (MCC) and out-of-pocket medical expenses in the elderly aged 60 or older. Methods: The 2014-2018 Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging data were used for 2,202 elderly people. Four status change groups were established according to the change in the number of chronic diseases. The association between the change of MCC and the out-of-pocket medical cost was analyzed using the generalized estimating equation model analysis. Results: The average out-of-pocket total medical costs were 1,384,900 won for participants with MCC and 542,700 won for those without MCC, which was a statistically significant difference (p<0.0001). Compared to the reference group (simple chronic disease, SCD→SCD), the change in multiple chronic conditions significantly increased the total out-of-pocket medical expenses in MCC→MCC and SCD→MCC groups (MCC→MCC: 𝛽=0.8260, p<0.0001; SCD→MCC: 𝛽=0.6607, p<0.0001). Conclusion: In this study, it was confirmed that the prevalence of MCC increased with age, and the out-of-pocket medical cost increased in the case of MCC. Continuity of treatment can be achieved for patients with MCC, and the system and management of treatment for MCC are required to receive appropriate treatment.