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동남아시아의 이주노동과 지역 거버넌스 (Transnational Labor Migration in Southeast Asia and Regional Governance: In Search of Good Governance)

  • 최호림
    • 동남아시아연구
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    • 제20권2호
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    • pp.135-178
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    • 2010
  • This study is to seek alternatives for regional governance related to transnational labor migration issues in Southeast Asia. This study examined the present situation and trends of labor migration in the region, reviewed involved transnational issues, and identified the current issues of governance to seek alternatives for regional governance. The increase in cross-border labor migration is no doubt a sign of growth and dynamism of the region and greater integration of their economies. But it also poses complex policy and management issues as well as transnational issues over such as unequal economic profits, illegal migration, human rights, and social security issues. In this reality, regional governance is a very important theme and the efforts to manage their migration inherently involve fundamental conflict and tension between related countries and regions. However, politics and governance of transnational migrant workers in Southeast Asia are still pursued at the national level. To resolve these issues, it is urgently required to secure not only collaboration between the parties concerned but also governance at the regional level. Findings of this study are: First, although labor migration has been a relatively long-time transnational issue, the history of addressing the issue at the regional governance is very short and still inceptive. Second, given its size, labor migration in Southeast Asia requires effective regional governance but no breakthrough was possible due to the conflict of interests between origin and destination countries and the conflict of logic between the labor market and the state. Third, the issue of labor migration is an important element for the formation of economic and socio-cultural communities the ASEAN countries have pursued. Fourth, it is urgently needed to seek alternatives for good and effective regional governance as a key to resolving these issues over migrant workers in Southeast Asia.

Ofloxacin 내성 마이코박테리아에 대한 Moxifloxacin의 항결핵 효과: Ofloxacin과 Moxifloxacin의 교차내성 연구를 중심으로 (Activity of Moxifloxacin Against Ofloxacin-Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: A Study of Cross-Resistance Between Ofloxacin and Moxifloxacin)

  • 김병주;강영수;박승규
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제57권5호
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    • pp.405-410
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    • 2004
  • 배 경 : 현재 moxifloxacin은 기존의 quinolone 제제들에 비하여 항결핵효과가 크다고 알려지면서 다제내성 결핵에 많이 사용되어 왔지만 moxifloxacin과 기존의 quinolone간의 교차내성에 대한 보고가 없는 상황에서 기존의 quinolone에 내성인 균주에 대한 moxifloxacin의 효과를 예측하기 어려웠다. 이에 본 연구를 통하여 moxifloxacin과 ofloxacin간의 교차내성을 알아봄으로써 ofloxacin 내성 균주에 대한 moxifloxacin의 항 결핵 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2003년 3월부터 2004년 3월까지 폐결핵 치료를 위해서 국립마산병원에 방문 또는 입원하였던 환자들의 객담에서 분리된 M. tuberculosis isolate에 대한 약물감수성 검사상 ofloxacin에 대한 본원 임상 검사실의 내성기준 농도인 $2.5{\mu}g/m{\ell}$의 농도에 내성을 보인 균주 37개와 감성을 보인 균주 16개를 대상으로 하여 ofloxacin 및 moxifloxacin 각각에 대한 MIC를 비례법을 이용하여 조사하였다. 결 과 : Ofloxaicn 감성균주들에 대한 $MIC_{50}$$MIC_{90}$은 ofloxacin에서 모두 $1.25{\mu}g/m{\ell}$, moxifloxacin에서는 각각 $0.31{\mu}g/m{\ell}$$0.63{\mu}g/m{\ell}$였다. ofloxacin 내성균주들에 대한 $MIC_{50}$은 ofloxacin에서 $10{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ 이상, moxifloxacin에서 $5{\mu}g/m{\ell}$였으며 $MIC_{90}$은 ofloxacin과 moxifloxacin 모두에서 $10{\mu}g/m{\ell}$이상의 값을 보였다. 약물 농도 $2.5{\mu}g/m{\ell}$을 기준으로 한 moxifloxacin의 ofloxacin에 대한 교차 내성률은 67.6%로 나타났다. 결 론 : moxifloxacin은 $10{\mu}g/m{\ell}$의 농도에서 ofloxacin 내성균주의 82.4%(28/34)에서 항결핵 효과가 있었으나 ofloxacin 내성을 포함하는 다제내성 결핵환자에게 사용하기 위해서 좀 더 많은 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

Effects of Dietary Canola Oil on Growth, Feed Efficiency, and Fatty Acid Profile of Bacon in Finishing Pigs and of Longissimus Muscle in Fattening Horses

  • Joo, Eun-Sook;Yang, Young-Hoon;Lee, Seung-Chul;Lee, Chong-Eon;Cheoung, Chang-Cho;Kim, Kyu-Il
    • Nutritional Sciences
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    • 제9권2호
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    • pp.92-96
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    • 2006
  • Studies were carried out to determine the effect of feeding diet containing 5% canola oil on growth, feed efficiency, and fatty acid profile of bacon in finishing pigs and of longissimus muscle in horses fattening for meat production. In experiment 1, twenty cross-bred barrows and twenty cross-bred gilts (average weight, 80 kg) were blocked by sex and weight, and five barrows or five gilts were allotted to one of eight pens $(6.25m^2/pen)$, respectively. Four pens (two with barrows and two with gilts) randomly selected were assigned to a control diet containing 5% tallow and the remaining four pens to a diet containing 5% canola oil. The average daily weight gain, daily feed intake and feed efficiency over a 6-wk feeding period were not different (p>0.05) between the two diets, nor was backfat thickness. Fatty acid profile in bacon fat showed that the 0-3 fatty acid ($\alpha-linolenic$ acid) content in pigs fed diet containing 5% canola oil was approximately three times (P<0.01) as much as in pigs fed tallow. In experiment 2, thirty-two Jeju horses (average $weight{\pm}SE,\;244{\pm}5kg$) were blocked by sex and weight, and two horses of the same sex and similar body weight were allotted to one $(15m^2/pen)$ of eight pens. Eight pens (four with males and four with females) selected randomly were assigned to a control diet containing 5% tallow and the remaining eight pens to a diet containing 5% canola oil. The average daily weight gain, daily feed intake and feed efficiency for concentrates without roughages over a 5-month feeding period were not different (P>0.05) between the two diet groups. Fatty acid profile in the muscle fat showed that the 0-3 fatty acid (a-linolenic acid) content in horses fed diet containing 5% canola oil was approximately two times (P<0.01) that in horses fed tallow. The increased (P<0.01) 0-3 fatty acid content in pigs and horses fed canola oil decreased the ratio of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids compared to the control, indicating a significant improvement in pork and horsemeat fatty acid profile for health benefit. Our study demonstrated that feeding diet containing 5% canola oil may help produce pork and horsemeat with more health benefit, increasing their $\alpha-linolenic$ acid content without deleterious effects on growth of pigs and horses.

Living Cell Functions and Morphology Revealed by Two-Photon Microscopy in Intact Neural and Secretory Organs

  • Nemoto, Tomomi
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • 제26권2호
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    • pp.113-120
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    • 2008
  • Laser light microscopy enables observation of various simultaneously occurring events in living cells. This capability is important for monitoring the spatiotemporal patterns of the molecular interactions underlying such events. Two-photon excited fluorescence microscopy (two-photon microscopy), a technology based on multiphoton excitation, is one of the most promising candidates for such imaging. The advantages of two-photon microscopy have spurred wider adoption of the method, especially in neurological studies. Multicolor excitation capability, one advantage of two-photon microscopy, has enabled the quantification of spatiotemporal patterns of $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ and single episodes of fusion pore openings during exocytosis. In pancreatic acinar cells, we have successfully demonstrated the existence of "sequential compound exocytosis" for the first time, a process which has subsequently been identified in a wide variety of secretory cells including exocrine, endocrine and blood cells. Our newly developed method, the two-photon extracellular polar-tracer imaging-based quantification (TEPIQ) method, can be used for determining fusion pores and the diameters of vesicles smaller than the diffraction-limited resolution. Furthermore, two-photon microscopy has the demonstrated capability of obtaining cross-sectional images from deep layers within nearly intact tissue samples over long observation times with excellent spatial resolution. Recently, we have successfully observed a neuron located deeper than 0.9 mm from the brain cortex surface in an anesthetized mouse. This microscopy also enables the monitoring of long-term changes in neural or glial cells in a living mouse. This minireview describes both the current and anticipated capabilities of two-photon microscopy, based on a discussion of previous publications and recently obtained data.

Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Rural Hand-woven Carpet Weavers in Iran

  • Chaman, Reza;Aliyari, Roqayeh;Sadeghian, Farideh;Shoaa, Javad Vatani;Masoudi, Mahmood;Zahedi, Shiva;Bakhshi, Mohammad A.
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • 제6권2호
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    • pp.120-127
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    • 2015
  • Background: Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a common and disabling problem among carpet weavers and is linked to physical and psychosocial factors of work. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MSP, its psychosocial risk factors, and association of pain in each pair of anatomical sites among carpet weavers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among 546 hand-woven carpet weavers in rural small-scale workshops of Iran. Data were collected by using parts of a standardized CUPID (Cultural and Psychosocial Influences on Disability) questionnaire focused on MSP in 10 body sites, including the low-back, neck, both right and left shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands, individual, physical and psychosocial risk factors. Statistical analysis was performed applying logistic regression models. Results: Prevalence of MSP in at least one body sitewas 51.7% over the past month. The most common sites were low back and right shoulder pain 27.4% and 20.1%, respectively. A significant difference was found between the mean number of painful anatomical sites and the level of education, age, physical loading at work, time pressure, lack of support, and job dissatisfaction. In pairwise comparisons, strongest association was found between pain in each bilateral anatomical site (odds ratio = 11.6-35.3; p < 0.001). Conclusion: In home-based workshops of carpet weaving, psychosocial factors and physical loading were associated with MSP. This finding is consistent with studies conducted among other jobs. Considering the preventive programs, the same amount of attention should be paid to psychosocial risk factors and physical loading. Also, further longitudinal studies are needed to investigate the relationship of psychological factors.

전국 법정복지대상 노인의 일상생활 수행능력과 치매와의 상관관계 (A Study on ADL and Dementia of Aged Person with Medicaid in Korea)

  • 유호신
    • 대한간호학회지
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    • 제31권1호
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    • pp.139-149
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze characteristics related to the activity of Daily Living (ADL) and dementia among the elderly people who have Medicaid. The cross-sectional descriptive survey study was a nationwide randomization sampling among the population of elderly families who have Medicaid. The data were collected during the month of October, 1999 and total sample was 1,027 elderly people. There were major findings according to the studies. In the results of the ADL assessment most of elderly people were within the 24 to 45 point range. Also, 63.3% of elderly people who made 45 points do not need help when performing daily activities according to the 15 areas of activity components, and 4.9% of these people couldn't do their daily activities. The results of the Dementia assessment were 70.6% of elderly people were in the normal range, 21.7% have a mild case, and 2.8% have severe case of dementia. These were found by using instruments for mental states, which simplified to items of detection of early dementia. In the result of these tests, there was a significantly positive correlation between ADL and degree of dementia with the pearson correlation coefficients. As a result of these studies, the author recommend to strengthen function and organization of public health like a visiting nurse center for elderly people who are over 65 years old. In addition, the government should apply early detection and management system for dementia in the community continuously and cost-effectively, especially for elderly people who live alone and are vulnerable elderly as our priority.

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거창군 중등교육세력권의 시.공간적 변화 (The Spatio-temporal Changes in the Sphere Influence of the Secondary Education in Geochang-Gun, Gyeongnam)

  • 이전;박우상;이종호
    • 한국지역지리학회지
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    • 제12권6호
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    • pp.656-670
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    • 2006
  • 우리나라 대다수의 농촌 지역에서는 초 중등학교 학생 수 감소에 따라 교육기반이 붕괴 위기에 직면해 있으나, 경남 거창군에서는 외부에서 유입한 학생 수가 전체 고등학교 학생 수의 약 25%에 달하는 특이한 현상이 나타나고 있다. 거창군의 중등교육세력권은 1980년대에는 거창군의 접경지역에만 국한되었으나, 1990년대에 들어서부터 점차 전국적으로 확대되었다. 그러나 거창군의 중등교육세력권 확대는 전국적인 명문 고등학교로서의 위상을 확보한 사립 인문계 고등학교인 거창고등학교와 거창대성고등학교에 제한된 현상이라는 점에서 거창군 교육세력권은 불완전한 전국화로 특징지을 수 있다. 이러한 거창군 교육세력권의 시 공간적 변화에는 교육 정책 및 제도의 변화와 학교별 특성이 주요한 요인으로 작용하였다.

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상지의 압박성 신경병증의 초음파 검사 (Ultrasonographic Examination of Compression Neuropathy in the Upper Extremity)

  • 정양국;김배균
    • 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.64-72
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    • 2008
  • 주관절, 완관절 주변의 압박성 신경병증은 일상생활의 불편을 초래하는 상지에서의 흔한 신경병증의 하나로 이에 대한 초음파 검사 소견을 바르게 해석하는 데는 정상적인 신경의 구조와 압박성 신경병증의 병리적 변화를 이해하는 것이 중요하다. 압박성 신경병증에서는 특징적인 초음파 소견을 보이는데 압박부위의 신경은 눌려서 편평한 모양으로 나타나고 근위부에서는 고신호강도의 부종성 변화와 신경속 양상의 소실을 보인다. 기본적인 횡주사 및 종주사 영상 외에 관절이나 근육을 동적으로 움직이면서 시행한 초음파 검사는 척골신경이 주관절 굴곡시 삼두박건 내측두와 함께 내상과위로 아탈구 되는 탄발성 삼두박근 증후군이나 능동적 회내근의 수축시 신경압박이 일어나는 원형 회내근 증후군 등에서 신경의 아탈구나 압박소견을 보여준다. 수근관 증후군이나 주관 증후군 등에서는 신경 단면적의 정량적인 계측이나 압박비의 평가가 진단에 도움이 된다. 임상적 검사 및 전기생리적 검사와 병행하여 사용할 경우 초음파 영상은 상지에서의 압박성 신경병증을 진단하는데 있어 매우 유용한 검사방법의 하나이다.

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TF-IDF의 변형을 이용한 전자뉴스에서의 키워드 추출 기법 (Keyword Extraction from News Corpus using Modified TF-IDF)

  • 이성직;김한준
    • 한국전자거래학회지
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    • 제14권4호
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    • pp.59-73
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    • 2009
  • 키워드 추출은 정보검색, 문서 분류, 요약, 주제탐지 등의 텍스트 마이닝 분야에서 기반이 되는 기술이다. 대용량 전자문서로부터 추출된 키워드들은 텍스트 마이닝을 위한 중요 속성으로 활용되어 문서 브라우징, 주제탐지, 자동분류, 정보검색 시스템 등의 성능을 높이는데 기여한다. 본 논문에서는 인터넷 포털 사이트에 게재되는 대용량 뉴스문서집합을 대상으로 키워드 추출을 수행하여 분야별 주제를 제시할 수 있는 키워드를 추출하는 새로운 기법을 제안한다. 기본적으로 키워드 추출을 위해 기존 TF-IDF 모델을 고찰, 이것의 6가지 변형식을고안하여 이를 기반으로 각 분야별 후보 키워드를 추출한다. 또한 분야별로 추출된 단어들의 분야간 교차비교분석을 통해 불용어 수준의 의미 없는 단어를 제거함으로써 그 성능을 높인다. 제안 기법의 효용성을 입증하기 위해 한글 뉴스 기사 문서에서 추출한 키워드의 질을 비교하였으며, 또한 주제 변화를 탐지하기 위해 시간에 따른 키워드 집합의 변화를 보인다.

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Overexpression of HER-2/neu in Patients with Prostatic Adenocarcinoma

  • Zahir, Shokouh Taghipour;Tafti, Hamid Fallah;Rahmani, Koorosh
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제15권15호
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    • pp.6425-6428
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    • 2014
  • Background: Prostatic adenocarcinoma is one of the main causes of cancer death, and its timely diagnosis and preventing its progression dramatically helps improve life indexes. Given the high disease recurrence rate, today, research is more inclined toward exploring causes of recurrence and development, and innovation of modern treatment methods. Several studies have explored over-expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2/neu) in prostatic cancer so far, with different results. Thus, it was decided to investigate HER-2/neu overexpression in patients with prostatic adenocarcinoma in Iran. Materials and Methods: A sample size of 40 patients with prostate cancer entered the study, using a cross-sectional, non-randomized sampling method. Parameters studied included patient age at surgery, Gleason score, serum prostatic specific antigen (PSA) before surgery, and positive sample rate after immunohistochemical staining to investigate HER-2/neu overexpression. Results: In terms of HER-2/neu receptor staining rate, of 40 slides, 16 (40%) scored 0, 13 (32.5%) 1+, 7 (17.5%) 2+, and 4 (10%) 3+. In total 27.5% of slides showed HER-2/neu overexpression. In terms of age, an inverse correlation was found (-0.181), but without significance (p=0.263). In terms of serum PSA, the correlation coefficient was 0.449 (p=0.004). With respect to Gleason score, the coefficient was 0.190 (p=0.240). Conclusions: In this study, HER-2/neu overexpression occurred in 27.5% of prostate cancer cases, which is a relatively high figure, compared to similar studies elsewhere. While, we failed to reveal any relationship between HER-2/neu expression status with progression and prognosis of disease, it was demonstrated that the serum PSA level was significantly higher in cases with increased receptor expression.