• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.245-253
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• 2015

Objectives: One aim of the study is to compare filtering facepiece masks for healthcare workers between Korea and other countries. The other is to emphasize the importance of fit testing for these masks using an analysis of previous research. Materials: An extensive literature review was performed by searching a number of websites and existing studies. Results: KF94 and KF99 masks certified by the Korean CDC are suitable for healthcare workers as filtering facepiece masks. The standards for these respirators are similar to FFP2 and FFP3 of EN 143 and 149. The performance, such as filtering efficiency, is almost the same between KP94 and N95. It was found that fit testing of respirators for healthcare workers was important to reduce infection risk. Conclusions: KF94 should be emphasized as filtering facepiece masks for healthcare workers rather than N95. Even though Korea has no fit testing regulations, implementing fit testing in healthcare settings is strongly recommended to decrease infection risk.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.114-130
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• 2016

This research provides practical data to develop UV protection masks and dust protection masks. It surveyed uncomfortable factors and significant characteristics for masks. It used 653 subjects 20-79 years old and performed the research from April to May in 2014. Wearing masks at outdoor activities is not widely popular yet, but golf players, mountaineers and old people were quite interested in masks. People mainly wore a basic shape mask, but main age group of each mask shape was different. People usually prioritized the protection function and comfort of wearing over design; however, women, young generation and people attending to outdoor activities longer than 1 hour considered design quite important. People going on picnic or camping consider mask characteristics most important. Therefore, various mask shapes and protective functions should be developed to reflect consumer needs. Meanwhile, the discomfort levels of masks were not too high, but old people felt more discomfort than young people. The most discomfort factors were 'other's eye', 'distracting face movement' and 'feeling of foreign object'. They also mentioned falling problem of C shape mask and short-rib shape mask, and asked for a 'tighter fit' at the ear.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.31-39
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• 2023

Purpose: As SARS-CoV-2, which was the main cause of the global pandemic, has repeatedly mutated in various forms, the threat of the virus has decreased considerably, and the spread has also subsided. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the change in the role of masks and sustainable mask consumption according to the change in perception of wearing masks during the pandemic. Research design, data and methodology: This study used a descriptive review method as a literature review, and utilized the literature search method in PubMed, Riss, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Among them, a total of 46 papers were selected in the final stage. Results: As a result, it can be seen that during the pandemic, masks changed their roles according to social trends as their perceptions changed from general perceptions of protecting from external environments or diseases to fashion items with quarantine functions. Conclusions: Masks will be continuously consumed as one of the fashion items with the function of quarantine that protects the respiratory tract from the external environment that is indispensable in our daily lives. Therefore, measures should be taken on sustainable consumption measures according to consumer demand for disposable masks.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.610-619
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• 2022

Recently, the market for masks has been growing due to air pollution, sun protection, pollen allergies and other reasons. In addition, the demand for masks has increased dramatically due to the new coronavirus from 2020, and masks are still one of the necessities of life. Although the reliance on masks is increasing, there are many inconveniences associated with wearing masks for long periods of time. At the same time, technology is developing rapidly, and the demand for smart wearable devices is increasing. Therefore, at the moment when the fourth industrial revolution is underway, combining people's common necessities with IoT technology to bring new convenient experiences to people is an important direction for future technology development and product development. In this study, smart masks were designed and implemented using IoT(Internet of Things) technology. The mask uses a microcomputer Adafruit circuit playground express, using the microcomputer's LED, optical sensors, can be in the dark place light, and through the temperature sensor real-time grasp of body temperature changes. If the body temperature rises above normal, the LED will turn "on" and activate the voice sensor to warn yourself and others around you.

• 공연문화연구
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• 제33호
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• pp.129-163
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• 2016

본고에서는 일본의 궁중악무 부가쿠(舞樂) 중 고마가쿠(高麗樂, 고려악)에 속하는 나소리(納曾利, なそり) 가면의 조형적 특징에 주목하여 한 중 일 문화패턴의 전래 및 변용 과정을 살펴보았다. 과거의 가면 연구는 가면 자체의 캐릭터와 관련된 예능적 측면 연구에 중점을 두어 왔다. 반면이 논문에서는 나소리 가면의 조형적 특징을 통해 선행 연구를 바탕으로 문화교류사적인 측면에 대한 시론적 접근을 하였다. 일본에 전하는 대표적인 도가쿠(唐樂) 난릉왕과 고마가쿠 나소리는 한쌍의 답무(答舞)로 공연된다. 난릉왕 가면과 나소리 가면의 조형적 특징은 매달린 턱(吊り顎)이다. 일본의 오키나(翁) 가면처럼 눈이 'へ'자 모양을 하고 있는 탈은 한국 탈에서 얼굴과 턱을 따로 만들어 붙인 분리 턱(切顎)을 하고 있다. 난릉왕과 나소리 가면의 또 하나의 공통적 특징은 그로테스크한 귀면(鬼面)에 쌍환형의 외곽 원이 금색으로 칠해져 있는 동심원 눈이다. 쌍환형 동심원 눈은 도가쿠 이전의 더 넓은 지역에서 교류, 전파되면서 다양한 신수(神獸) 가면의 유형이 패턴화되어 갔다는 것을 의미한다. 일본의 부가쿠는 민간신앙과 결부하여 신사를 중심으로 전승되어 오고 있다. 그러나 일본에 전해진 고마가쿠 나소리 가면과 관련된 기록과 유물은 한국에 남아있지 않다. 한국 탈춤에서도 나소리 가면의 쌍환형 동심원과 턱이 분리된 특징이 남아 있는 것은 동아시아 공연예술의 기원을 연구하는데 중요한 연구과제가 된다. 본 논문은 고마가쿠의 나소리 가면의 조형적 특징을 통해 현재 전승되고 있는 한국 가면과 비교할 수 있는 실마리를 제공하였다. 이러한 시각은 고마가쿠 나소리의 원류를 밝히고자 한 국내의 선행연구에서 난릉왕 대면무(大面舞)가 신라를 거쳐 일본에 전래되었다는 설과 나소리를 신라악으로 보는 근거를 재검토하는 것으로 연구의 시야를 넓히는 계기가 될 것이다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.439-446
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• 2021

본 연구는 천연광물질로 나염 처리된 스포츠마스크가 방역마스크와 면마스크와 비교하여 주관적인 구취관련특성과 심리적 특성에서 차이가 있는 지 조사하는 것이다. 연구대상자는 스포츠마스크 군(Sports Mask Group) 30명, 방역마스크 군(KF Mask Group, KMG) 30명과 면 마스크 군(cotton mask group, CMG) 30명으로 나누어 총 90명의 대상자가 연구에 참가하였으며, 하루 1개, 3일 간 3개의 마스크를 사용하게 하였다. 또한 연구 기간은 2020년 10월 15일부터 2020년 10월 30일까지 실시하였다. 연구결과 구취건강과 구강건조 항목에서는 3군 간 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났지만 구강호흡과 구취자각도에서는 스포츠 마스크가 다른 마스크에 비하여 우수하게 나타났다. 심리적 요인을 분석한 결과 우울증은 3군 간 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났지만, 스트레스 요인에서는 스포츠마스크가 다른 마스크보다 스트레스지수가 감소된 것으로 나타났다. 연구의 결과는 기능성 마스크의 활용 방향성을 제시한 것으로써 가치가 있으며, 향후 연구될 기능성 마스크 연구의 기초 자료로 활용되길 바라는 바이다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.48-56
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• 2024

Objectives: The coronavirus pandemic that began in 2019(COVID-19) has been one of the worst pandemics of the 21st century. Masks have been used to prevent COVID-19, but there are currently no standards for the long-term use of masks in the Republic of Korea. This study was conducted to assess the microbiological safety of KF94(Korea Filter 94) disposable face masks according to wearing duration by evaluating the bacterial filtration efficiencies of masks worn by research participants. Methods: A commercially available KF94 mask certified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety(MFDS) in the Republic of Korea was selected as the test mask. The research participants(n = 15) wore masks for the durations of one, three, and seven days. Participants also reported several parameters, including wearing time, makeup frequency, and storage. Bacterial filtration efficiencies of the worn masks were measured by a mask bioaerosol filtration tester. Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) was used as the test bacteria and quantitatively measured through the cultivation method. Then, bacterial filtration efficiency was calculated using the formula suggested by the MFDS. Results: All worn masks showed over 99.98% of mean bacterial filtration efficiency for S. aureus. There were no significant differences among bacterial filtration efficiencies of face masks according to wearing duration. There was also no significant difference among bacterial filtration efficiencies among participants. There was no correlation between the results of bacterial filtration efficiencies and reported parameters from participants. Conclusions: In the absence of significant external damage to the mask, the bacterial filtration efficiency of the mask can be maintained even after seven days of wearing. This result suggests that KF94 masks certified by the MFDS can be used repeatedly for about a week without loss of bacterial filtration efficiency.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.78-87
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• 2020

Objectives: To identify the degree of physical burden, a determination was undertaken of dust collection efficiency, inhalation pressure, and CO₂ concentration related to health masks certified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Methods: Twenty health masks were purchased on the market. Dust collection efficiency and inhalation pressure were determined in the same manner as in MFDS certification testing, respectively using TSI Model 8130 (TSI, U.S.) and ART Plus (Korea). CO₂ concentrations for 20 subjects using a CO₂ analyzer (G100, G150, Geotechnical Instrument Ltd., UK) were measured with a similar method as a total inward leakage test. In addition to CO₂ levels, dead space volumes in the masks was determined for predicting concentrations of CO₂ in inhalation air. Results: Most of the dust collection efficiencies found for the 20 masks were far higher than the standard. Four KF94s met KF99 and four KF80s even met KF94. Most inhalation pressures were also much lower than the standard, with many almost one-half of the standard. The mean and standard deviation of CO₂ concentration in the mask were 2.9±0.44%. Considering dead volume, the prediction for CO₂ concentration in the inhalation air was 4,395±1,266 ppm. Conclusions: For healthy men and women, the dust collection efficiency and inhalation pressure of health masks were not at a level that would affect their health. Although CO₂ levels in the inhalation air were predicted not to affect health, research on the physiological effects of health masks on Koreans is needed for more precise research.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 1999

Even though there is no fit test regulations in Korea, in many developed countries, respirator fit testing is required before entering specific work environment to ensure that the respirator worn satisfies a minimum of fit and that the user knows when the respirator fits properly. Due to no regulation for fit test, a lot of Korean workers wearing respirators may be potentially exposed to hazards. Anthropometric test panels for testing the fit of respirators are very important to develop respirators fitted properly for Korean workers. To evaluate the fitting performance, 304 workers (272 males, 32 females) and 536 students (268 male, 268 females) were fit tested for 4 full-facepieces (2 domestic-made S, C, and 2 foreign-made T, N), 2 half masks (1 domestic-made S, and 1 foreign-made T) and 3 quarter masks (2 domestic-made S, C, and 1 foreign-made T) with PortaCount 8020. Fit factors of foreign-made masks were higher than those of domestic-made masks in all types. Males were fitted more properly than females. A facial dimension survey of 364 workers (339 males, 25 females) and 158 students (69 males, 89 females) was conducted to develop test panels for fit testing. Subjects were selected on the basis of face length and face width to wear full-facepiece masks in test. For testing half- and quarter masks, face length and lip length were used. Test panels containing 25 male-and-female subjects and 16 male subjects were respectively developed for full-facepiece, and half-and quarter masks to represent a majority of population surveyed.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제27권9호
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• pp.157-167
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• 2022

본 연구는 마스크 착용이 필수가 된 시대를 살고 있는 20대를 대상으로 하여 마스크에 대해서 어떤 인식을 가지고 있는지를 조사하고 그 인식을 유형화하여 유형별 특성을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구에는 Q방법론을 활용하였다. 마스크에 대한 인식유형은 3개로 유형화되었다. 유형 1은 마스크를 늘 착용하며 마스크가 비언어적 커뮤니케이션과 착용자의 이미지에 영향을 미친다고 생각하는 '상시 착용 영향 중시형'이었다. 유형 2는 마스크를 세균을 막기 위해 착용하며 마스크가 부정적 영향이 크다고 생각하는 '기능 중시 부정 인식형'이었다. 유형 3은 얼굴을 가리기 위해 마스크를 착용하고 마스크 착용 시 사람이 젊어 보인다고 생각하는 '은폐 착용 긍정 이미지형'이었다. 소비자의 니즈를 반영한 다양한 디자인과 기능의 마스크 개발이 이루어져야 할 것으로 생각된다. 디자인, 맞음새, 기능 등 소비자가 중요하게 고려하는 사항에 따라 선택할 수 있도록 여러 가지 제품이 개발·판매되어야 할 것으로 생각된다.