• 현장농수산연구지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.13-25
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• 2007

The present study analyzed the spatial characteristics of S village according to the Feng-Shui theory(風水理論). People's life span is affected by several factors including hereditary constitution, dietary life and life habits but recently there is an opinion that longevity village in Korea are commonly located in areas at a proper altitude. The objective of the present study was to basic investigate the characteristics of S village from the viewpoint of Feng-Shui(風水). As for this study, it will be given help to a longevity village plan. For this purpose, we conducted field survey and map investigation of the natural geographic situation of S village focused on Ryong(龍, contiguous line of terrestrial stratum), Hull(穴, village location), Sa(砂, geographical feature of surrounding mountains), Su(水, water flow) and Hyang(向), which are Feng-Shui(風水) objects to be observed. According to the result of this research, S Village, which has mountains in the rear and a river in the front, was found to be in fine geographic situation equipped with Sashinsa(四神砂). According to the Feng-Shui theory(風水理論), the village was hang-ju-hyoung(行舟形), which means that people and properties flourish together. A shortcoming of the village was the absence of Ahnsan(案山) to block harmful winds blowing to the fore of the village. In addition, another shortcoming of the village in terms of Feng-Shui(風水) was the large variation of temperature because of its location surrounded by high mountains as if the village was situated inside a bowl. The Hyang(向) of village houses were arranged by the geographical feature and not by Feng-Shui(風水).

• 농촌계획
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2006

Recently many administrative institutes try to improve the viability of rural villages. For increasing the viability, not only infrastructures but internal vitality is necessary in rural villages. Nonetheless, most of governmental projects have been focused on infrastructures. For this reason, RDA(Rural Development Administration) designed and performed the RHL(Rural Healthy and Longevity village) project. This RHL project is not easy to evaluate the outcome because it consists of very intangible project items. In this paper, we developed a scoring model to evaluate the result of the RHL project. The scoring model based on DEA(Data Envelopment Analysis) was suggested to evaluate the quantity of personal activities in each village. Personal activities are classified into five categories: regional life, social life, productive life, outdoor life and indoor life. Evaluating indices of each category are developed and weighting values are evaluated by AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process). The developed model was applied to Kumsan village and examined its applicability.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.237-256
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• 2002

In view of the results that we studied about living and eating habit of korean old people who live in longevity village, we can make conclusion as follows. 1. They have regular rising time, bedtime and living routine. Their bedtime is between 9 to 11 and rising time is before 6. It goes to show that they are keeping regular hours. 2. Generally speaking, most of long life peoples are physical labor: agriculture, fishery, housework, etc. 3. They are in balance with their eating habit. The most favorite food of longevity village's old people is made from toenjang which is fermented soybean paste. 4. The geographical features of longevity village are mountain region, coast and island. 5. Most of people who live long are illiteracy and only a few people of them has finished elementary school course. Moreover, in case of illiteracy, there are more unschooled woman compare with both sexes.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.429-440
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• 2019

Several studies have attempted to identify factors associated with longevity and maintenance of health in centenarians. In this study, we analyzed and compared the gut microbiota of centenarians in longevity villages with the elderly and adults in the same region and urbanized towns. Fecal samples were collected from centenarians, elderly, and young adults in longevity villages, and the gut microbiota sequences of elderly and young adults in urbanized towns of Korea were obtained from public databases. The relative abundance of Firmicutes was found to be considerably higher in subjects from longevity villages than those from urbanized towns, whereas Bacteroidetes was lower. Age-related rearrangement of gut microbiota was observed in centenarians, such as reduced proportions of Faecalibacterium and Prevotella, and increased proportion of Escherichia, along with higher abundances of Akkermansia, Clostridium, Collinsella, and uncultured Christensenellaceae. Gut microbiota of centenarians in rehabilitation hospitals were also different to those residing at home. These differences could be due to differences in diet patterns and living environments. In addition, phosphatidylinositol signaling system, glycosphingolipid biosynthesis, and various types of N-glycan biosynthesis were predicted to be higher in the gut microbiota of centenarians (corrected p < 0.05). These three metabolic pathways of gut microbiota can be associated with the immune status and healthy gut environment of centenarians. Although further studies are necessary to validate the function of microbiota between groups, this study provides valuable information on centenarians' gut microbiota.

• 한국농공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국농공학회 2005년도 학술발표논문집
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• pp.436-442
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• 2005

The purpose of this study is to develop indices and a scoring method for effectively evaluating the project of rural well-longevity villages which makes up for insufficient parts of existing projects on improving settlement foundation and production environment. Evaluating indices include qualitative factors originated from the characteristics of the project so a scoring method based on an information measure technique is used for evaluating the results from each village. Evaluating indices are provided differently depending on each purpose for evaluation. Result indices can be used for ranking project villages and fundamental indices can be used to analyze villages elaborately to improve project plans.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권9호
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• pp.1510-1518
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• 2015

In this work, we wanted to develop a probiotic from famous longevity villages in Korea. We visited eight longevity villages in Korea to collect fecal samples from healthy adults who were aged above 80 years and had regular bowel movements, and isolated lactic-acid-producing bacteria from the samples. Isolated colonies that appeared on MRS agar containing bromophenol blue were identified by means of 16S rRNA sequencing, and 102 of the isolates were identified as lactic-acid-producing bacteria (18 species). Lactobacillus fermentum was the most frequently found species. Eight isolates were selected on the basis of their ability to inhibit the growth of six intestinal pathogens (Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Typhimurium, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Enteritidis, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Listeria monocytogenes) and their susceptibility to 15 antimicrobial agents. Among these eight isolates, four Lactobacillus fermentum isolates were found not to produce any harmful enzymes or metabolites. Among them, Lactobacillus fermentum isolate no. 24 showed the strongest binding to intestinal epithelial cells, the highest immune-enhancing activity, anti-inflammation activity, and anti-oxidation activity as well as the highest survival rates in the presence of artificial gastric juice and bile solution. This isolate, designated Lactobacillus fermentum PL9988, has all the characteristics for a good probiotic.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.40-63
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• 1998

A long life is the desire of many people. The purpose of this study was to describe long life factors for people aged one hundred and above on Chju island. The research was conducted using a phenomenological method to add understanding to this subject. The field work for this study was done from July, 1997 to February, 1998 on Cheju island. The sample consisted of 10 persons of one hundred or above and 12 families. They were audio-recorded and analyzed using Colaizzi's (1978) method. The results of the present study shows the following: The thoughts of the persons one hundred and above showed ten important concepts; 'dietary regimen', 'mental regimen', 'sleep regimen', 'residence regimen', 'health regimen', 'labor regimen', 'exercise regimen', 'being born', 'filial piety and posterity', 'attachment to life'. Concerning 'Dietary Regimen': Dietary regulation, Preferential food intake, Living on vegetables, Light eating, and concern for longevity in food intake were important. Concerning 'Mental Regimen' : Harmony, Clearheadedness, Mildness, Abstinence, Generosity, Relaxation, Gaiety, Inspiration and Strength were important. Concerning 'Sleep Regimen'; Enough sleeping hours, Sound sleep, Curved sleeping posture, and Comfortable bedding were important. Concerning 'Residence Regimen' ; Clean dwelling, Pleasant surroundings, Thatched house life, Living in the village with good-hearted people, and Regular life were important. Concerning 'Health Regimen'; Temperance of drug, use Proper temperature, Proper humidity, and a Clean body were important. Concerning 'Labor Regimen'; Agricultural labor, Diligence, and Domestic labor were important. Concerning Exercise Regimen': Proper exercise, and Sunbathing were important. Concerning 'Being Born' ; Strong physical constitution, Longevity lineage, and Destiny were important. Concerning 'Filial Piety and Posterity' : Showing respect to a long-lived elder and Reducing anxiety were important. Concerning 'Attachment to Life' ; The desire to live long was important. The following conclusion was made from the above results. Human beings cannot avoid death, but the span of life can be prolonged to the maximum span of human life by wisdom, health care, and proper environmental conditions. As a result, a health regimen must be imposed for longevity such as controling food intake, having positive thoughts, being relaxed, sleeping enough, clean dwelling, taking care of oneself which can improve immunity and resistance to decrease, as well as proper labor and exercise. In addition, when filial piety is served, the desire of longevity and retaining one's youthfulness for a long time can be achieved. These should be done to live long and lead a qualitative life. By the results of this research, the following is suggesed for nursing. To satisfy the basic nursing principle that nursing must be practiced to help people live long, education must be spread to people who are nursed and their family so that they can lead a healthy life. And in nursing elders, nurses must recognize that elders have a strong desire for life, even though they may have negative thoughts about life at times. Therefore nurses have to respect the elders' value of life, and help them improve their self-esteem and self -fulfilment.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.116-126
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• 1986

우리나라 장수자(長壽者)의 생활(生活) 및 의식조사연구(意識調査硏究)의 일환(一環)으로, 우리나라 장수지역(長壽地域)의 특성(特性)을 조사(調査).비교(比較)한 결과(結果)는 다음과 같다. 1. 80세 이상 장수자수(長壽者數)는 171,449명(名)으로 전인구대비(全人口對比) 0.46%였으며 이 중 남자가 42,842名(0.23%)이고 여자는 128,607名(0.69%)이었다. 2. 시(市)(도(道))별(別) 장수율(長壽率)을 보면 제주가 1.03%로서 가장 높았고, 그 다음이 전남(0.79%), 전북(0.66%), 경북(0.65%), 경남(0.61%)의 순으로 감소하였고, 인천(0.22%), 서울과 부산(0.23%), 대구(0.28%)등 대도시는 농어촌보다 장수율(長壽率)이 현저히 낮았다. 3. 장수율(長壽率)이 1.0% 이상인 장수지역(長壽地域)은 전국(全國)에서 17개군(個郡)으로, 전남이 10개(個) 지역(地域)으로 가장 많았으며, 그 밖에는 경북과 경남이 2개(個) 지역(地域), 전북, 경기 및 제주가 1개(個) 지역(地域)씩이었다. 4. 전국(全國) 장수지역(長壽地域)중에서 장수율(長壽率) 북제주가 1.65%로서 가장 높았으며, 그 다음이 남해(1.56%), 승주(1.24%), 보성(1.22%), 곡성(1.20%)의 순으로 감소하였다. 최장수지역(最長壽地域)인 북제주의 남(男).여별(女別) 장수율(長壽率) 각각 0.71%, 2.51%였다. 5. 우리나라 장수자(長壽者)의 성별(性別) 구성비(構成比)를 보면 여(女)/남비(男比)가 3.0이었다. 따라서 여자가 남자보다 3배(倍) 정도 장수율(長壽率)이 높음을 알 수 있었다. 6. 장수지역(長壽地域)을 분류(分類)하여 보면 해안(海岸).농어촌지방(農漁村地方)이 7개 지역, 도서지방(島嶼地方)이 3개 지역, 산간벽지농촌지방(山間僻地農村地方)이 7개 지역으로 나눌 수 있었다. 따라서 장수지역(長壽地域)은 탈도시화(脫都市化) 현상(現象)이 두드러진 곳이다. 7. 우리나라 장수지역(長壽地域)의 기상현황(氣象現況)은 연평균(年平均) 기온(氣溫)이 $11.2{\sim}14.8^{\circ}C$, 연평균(年平均) 강우량(降雨量)이 $878.5{\sim}1585.9mm$의 범위내에 있었으며 대부분 북위(北緯) 38도(度) 이남(以南)에 위치하고 있었다. 8. 우리나라 장수자(長壽者)의 교육정도(敎育程度)는 무학(無學)이 전체의 71.5%로 가장 많았고, 그 다음이 서당(書堂)(15.8%)이었으며, 보통학교 졸업 이상이 4.8%에 불과했다. 그러나 남자의 경우는 50.4%가 어떤 형태(形態)든 교육(敎育)을 받았다는 사실은 흥미있는 일이다. 9. 장수자(長壽者)의 일상생활기능(日常生活機能)에 의한 건강상태(健康常態)를 비교하여 본 결과(結果), 지금도 상당히 활발히 활동(活動)하거나 노동(勞動)을 하고 있는 사람이 53.0%로 가장 많고, 그 다음이 집안에서 가벼운 일을 할 수 있는 사람이 23.5%로서, 비교적 활동적인 장수자가 전제의 76.5%나 되고 있으므로 장수자의 현재의 건강상태는 매우 만족스러움을 알수있었다.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.67-80
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• 2006

This study conducted research on the actual state of community-oriented services for elderly rural inhabitants and their desire related to them to develop a local community service network model suitable to the characteristics of rural longevity villages. The research was conducted on 906 elderly people over 65 living in 20 rural longevity villages through questionnaires assessing filming and economy, economic activity, health care, learning and leisure activities as well as asking their wants and needs relative to local community services. As a result, it was found rural elderly people showed a high desire for local community services such as health, transportation and economy activity. In addition, they were mainly cultivating farm products as their economic activity and showed a high demand in the future as well. Most were found to take a walk in the healthcare field and showed a high demand for health examinations, health education, health consulting, hot spring bathing and basking in the woods. Respecting learning, social and leisure activities, they were mostly found to watch TV and do house chores, and showed a high desire for village environment repair, traditional farm music, visiting and tourism. With the above results, it is expected that the desire of rural elderly for such services can be satisfied, and the development of a local community service network model suitable to the characteristic of a local community is recommended.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.246-250
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• 2014

계곡지역에서 산소음이온 분포 특성을 고찰하기 위해 전남소재의 유명계곡 4곳을 선정하였다. 각 지역별 산소음이온의 최대값은 11,190~178,100 ea/mL이고, 평균값은 7,020~14,060 ea/mL으로 나타났다. 하루 중 오전 5시~7시경에 가장 높았고, 오후 12시~14시경에 가장 낮은 값을 보였다. 발생원인 폭포와의 이격거리에 따라 남창과 대흥사지점은 7 m까지, 어치와 수락지점은 하방 50 m까지 그 영향이 미치는 걸 알 수 있었다. 기상조건과 음이온 발생과의 상관계수 산정결과 풍속과 -0.54, 습도와는 0.34를 보였다. 풍속은 장수마을(2011년)과 섬지역(2009년)에서는 음이온 발생과 상관이 없었고, 습도는 섬지역과 유사한 상관성을 나타냈다. 따라서 바람이 없는 이른 아침에 계곡주변을 산책하는 것만으로도 요즘 유행하는 웰빙생활이라 할 수 있겠다.