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Mechanism of Delayed Storm Surge in Straits: Seiche-Induced Oscillations Triggered by Typhoon Passage
Authors: Ozaki Shinichiro , Ide Yoshihiko , Yamashiro Masaru
Published: January 2025

Abstract. A storm surge is a phenomenon in which the sea level rises significantly due to low-pressure systems, such as typhoons, accompanied by strong winds. Once storm surge-induced flooding occurs, it can rapidly inundate low-lying areas. Generally, the primary contributor to storm surge is wind set-up, where wind forces the sea towards the coast. As such, it is well-known that severe storm surges occur at typhoon's closest approach because of strong wind set-up. However, when Maysak (2020) struck the northern coast of Kyushu Island (NCKI), located on the south side of the Tsushima Strait, the sea level rose and flooding occurred approximately half a day after the typhoon had passed. At NCKI, both atmospheric pressure and wind had already weakened at the time of the flooding. Thus, the storm surge could not be explained by wind set-up or the inverted barometer effect. We examined storm surge observations for typhoons that impacted NCKI over the past 20 years and revealed a tendency for two peaks in storm surge when typhoons passed through the western channel of the strait. The second peak was identified as the maximum storm surge height, occurring approximately 10 hours after the typhoon had passed. The first peak occurred when the typhoon was closest to NCKI, coinciding with the time of minimum atmospheric pressure. This was attributed to the sea level rise caused by the inverted barometer effect. After the first peak, oscillations with a period of approximately 10 hours were observed, resulting in the second peak. NCKI, located along the Tsushima Strait, is subject to the geographical characteristics of the strait, which likely caused the oscillations leading to the maximum storm surge. To identify the oscillations that occurred after the typhoon’s passage, a continuous wavelet transform was applied to the results of storm surge simulations for time-frequency analysis. As a result, it was found that two types of seiches in a two-dimensional spatial domain of the strait (5-hour and 10-hour periods) occurred after the typhoon's passage. These seiches were triggered by the release of potential energy as external forces weakened following the typhoon's transit through the strait. Furthermore, the seiches were observed to occur approximately two hours earlier when the external force was wind, compared to when it was atmospheric pressure. This is because the time variation of atmospheric pressure drop is slower than that of wind direction. In this study, we identified the occurrence of anomalous storm surges caused by typhoons passing through a strait under specific conditions and conducted a detailed investigation of their generation mechanisms, and demonstrated storm surges can occur even after a typhoon has passed and improved understanding of storm surge characteristics in straits.
Tecnologias digitais na Educação: Vantagens, desafios e estratégias para uma integração eficiente no contexto brasileiro
Authors: Monte Cidália Alves do
Published: January 2025

O presente estudo aborda as vantagens, benefícios, riscos e estratégias para a otimização do uso do ambiente digital na educação, analisando suas implicações no contexto educacional brasileiro. O objetivo central foi investigar como as tecnologias digitais podem contribuir para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, identificando tanto os benefícios quanto os desafios associados à sua implementação. Metodologicamente, a pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa, com revisão bibliográfica em fontes acadêmicas publicadas entre 2019 e 2024, buscando referências em bases como Google Acadêmico, SciELO e Periódicos CAPES. Os resultados demonstraram que as tecnologias digitais oferecem acesso ampliado à informação, flexibilidade no ensino, personalização do aprendizado e desenvolvimento de habilidades essenciais para o século XXI, como autonomia, pensamento crítico e resolução de problemas. No entanto, persistem desafios significativos, incluindo desigualdade no acesso às tecnologias, formação inadequada dos professores, riscos à privacidade e segurança dos dados e dependência excessiva de dispositivos eletrônicos. Para superar esses obstáculos, foram sugeridas estratégias como capacitação contínua de educadores, políticas públicas inclusivas, alfabetização digital eficaz e adoção de metodologias pedagógicas inovadoras. Conclui-se que, embora as tecnologias digitais não resolvam sozinhas os problemas estruturais da educação, quando planejadas e implementadas de forma crítica e sustentável, têm o potencial de transformar positivamente o cenário educacional brasileiro, preparando os estudantes para os desafios contemporâneos.
Avaliação da adequação dos rótulos de biscoitos às novas regras de rotulagem da Anvisa: um estudo em Volta Redonda, RJ
Authors: Rabena Amanda Ferreira Alves , Carvalho Isabelle Aparecida Gomes de , Fonseca Vanessa Vasconcelos , Mallet Aline Cristina Teixeira
Published: January 2025

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a adequação dos rótulos de biscoitos às novas normas de rotulagem no município de Volta Redonda, RJ. Foram analisadas 45 amostras por meio de um checklist. Os resultados indicaram que apenas 20% das amostras estavam em conformidade com a legislação vigente, enquanto 80% apresentaram uma ou mais não conformidades. Conclui-se, portanto, que a maioria das amostras coletadas não está de acordo com a Resolução da Diretoria Colegiada (RDC) nº 429 e com a Instrução Normativa (IN) nº 75, ambas de 2020, vigentes desde 2022, o que pode comprometer o direito à escolha consciente e saudável dos produtos disponíveis para venda. Dessa forma, torna-se necessária uma fiscalização mais rigorosa por parte dos órgãos competentes e uma maior conscientização por parte dos fabricantes, visando garantir que as normas vigentes sejam devidamente cumpridas.
Design of smart baby incubator for low-birth-weight newborns
Authors: Pradana Dio Alif , Mukhammad Yanuar , Suharto Idola Perdana Sulistyoning , Setiawan Fachruddin Ari
Published: January 2025

The newborns mortality rate in Indonesia is still quite high, indicated by the neonatal mortality rate (AKN) of 15 per 1000 Live Births, where the target is only below 10 per 1000 Live Births. This mortality rate can be caused by Low-Birth-Weight (BBLR) cases that leads to death. One form of handling for these cases is using a Baby Incubator for intensive cares, which requires monitoring manually and requires the presence of a nurse around the baby incubator so that the condition of the baby incubator room remains stable. Several studies have been conducted and produced a smart incubator system to address these shortcomings. However, most of the smart incubators only focused on monitoring the condition of the incubator room without observing the condition of the baby inside. Based on this, a study was conducted that focused to producing a smart baby incubator that is capable of real-time monitoring of of room conditions (temperature, humidity, and oxygen levels) and baby conditions (temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation, baby crying, and baby visuals) by applying the Internet of Things (IoT). The results of this study have the largest number of parameters monitored compared to previous studies.
The impact of proactive risk management, collaboration, and digital tools on supply chain performance in the Moroccan automotive industr
Authors: Kayouh Nabil , Dkhiss Btissam
Published: January 2025

The automotive industry faces significant challenges stemming from market instability and supply chain complexities. This study examines how proactive risk management, collaboration with OEMs, and the adoption of digital tools influence supply chain performance in the Moroccan automotive sector. Survey data from 135 industry experts were analyzed using a structural equation modeling approach to test three hypotheses. The results show that proactive risk management significantly enhances service levels, while collaboration with OEMs strengthens risk management practices. Additionally, digital tools facilitate collaboration, albeit with a moderate overall effect. This research offers actionable insights for addressing uncertainties in automotive supply chains.
FREQUENCY AND DETERMINANTS OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AMONG DRIVERS OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PAKISTAN: A PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Ishtiaq Muhammad , Ullah Naeem , Khan Muhammad Jibran , Khan Mohammad Khalid , Mustafa Adeela , Iftikhar Bushra , Khan Shehzad Alam
Published: January 2025

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the frequency and determinants of road traffic accidents among drivers of Peshawar, Kohat, and Swat Districts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted by the Department of Community Medicine at Nowshera Medical College, Nowshera, from August 2023 to March 2024. After obtaining ethical approval, a total of 159 drivers were enrolled. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collect information regarding demographics & determinants of road traffic accidents. SPSS Software version 23.0 was used for data analysis, and finally, results were presented in tables. The chi-square test was used for statistical association.
Results
The prevalence of accidents was 59.75%. Moreover, 10.69% of drivers had an age < 18 years; 70.44% were tobacco smokers, 54.08% had < 5 years of driving experience, and 59.12% were illiterate. Additionally, 68.55% had a monthly income of less than 35000 PKR, 55.97% worked 7 days a week, and 27.04% had no valid driving license. Furthermore, 76.10% didn’t check their vehicles; 27.04% had no driving license, 65.41% used mobile while driving, 37.11% were using seat belts, and 30.82% were over-speeding.
Conclusions
The prevalence of accidents was moderate to high rate. The important determinants of road traffic accidents revealed a strong significant association with age, years of driving experience, literacy status, hours of sleep per day, tobacco & other drug addiction. Moreover, the use of mobile phones, availability of seat belts & their compliance, and over-speeding were important determinants, and thus, appropriate measures were needed to prevent and reduce the prevalence of road traffic accidents.
Key Words
Road Traffic Accidents: Drivers, Illiteracy, Tobacco Smoking, Seat Belts, Seat Belt, Mobile.
Synchronous Widely Cutaneous Metastasis from Primary Gastric Cancer: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Medical Oncology, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum 25100, Turkey., Buyukbayram Mehmet Emin
Published: January 2025

Metastasis from internal neoplasms to the cutaneous is uncommon. They can be metachronous or synchronous. Widely synchronous metastasis from the gastric to the cutaneous is a rare clinical condition.
Irreversible Electroporation for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Ray of Hope in a Difficult Problem
Authors:   Chairman, Department of Surgical Oncology, European Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece., Spiliotis John
Published: January 2025

Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) is a recent tool of tumor ablation techniques added to the management of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (LAPC). As opposed to the thermal ablative techniques, IRE induces cancer cell death by the delivery of high-voltage electrical pulses.
The Bevacizumab Skip in Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors:   Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan., Kawaoka Tomokazu
Published: January 2025

Systemic therapy for unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (u-HCC) has advanced in recent years, particularly immunotherapy. Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab has shown significant survival benefit in u-HCC, and recent AASLD guidelines recommend this regimen as a first-line option.
Investigation of Entamoeba Histolytica among Food-Handler in Erbil City - Iraq
Authors:   College of Health Sciences, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq., AA Al-Daoody
Published: January 2025

The intestinal parasite of Entamoeba histolytica are among the major causes of amoebiasis throughout the world. Despite the remarkable development of diagnostic methods for parasitic diseases and the continuous awareness of their treatment and control
Analysis of the Impact of Logistic Map with Gaussian Membership Function for Cryptography
Authors: Apoorv Kumar
Published: January 2025

This paper deals with the integration of the as logistic map with the different fuzzy number generators, resulting in a hybrid approach of encryption that can leverage the strengths and randomness of both chaotic dynamics and fuzzy logic. The chaotic maps are influenced by the Gaussian fuzzification, which produces bifurcation diagrams that have the fundamental structure of the system’s dynamics. By analyzing the chaotic behavior of the various maps and their impact on generating the pseudo-random sequences which can be suitable for the encryption, the fuzzy numbers are added to modify the chaotic systems. The proposed hybrid encryption approach is expected to address the limitations of single chaotic map usage and thus to represent a more effective and efficient encryption approach. The proper security analysis and cryptanalysis of the chaotic encryption algorithms are very important to recognize probable vulnerabilities at the very beginning. Optimization methods for a particular device i.e., GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) or FPGAs, as well as parallel processing exploration, will be the key to improving these algorithms in real-world applications.
Spatial Distribution of Reflectance Measurement for Solar Materials
Authors: Sallaberry Fabienne , Heras Carlos , García de Jalón Alberto , Erice Raquel , Pinto Cristina , Escorza Santos Sonia , Salinas Áriz Íñigo , Martinez David , Andrés Salvador , Bretón Alberto , Sanchez Marcelino
Published: January 2025

The spatial distribution of the reflected radiation by solar materials is a really important characteristic to be measured in order to obtain realistic optical simulation of solar systems. However, most of the instruments measure the hemispherical component of the reflected flux from materials. This study presents a new equipment composed of a semi-sphere with 62 detectors which measure the spatial distribution of reflectance from any material used in solar systems. The first tests and checking with this instrument have been presented in this paper.
Gender and Age Differences in the Association between Depressive Symptoms and Dietary Magnesium Intake in Korean Adults Based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(2016, 2018, 2020)
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Kim Nu Ri , Kim Se Young , Kim Su Jin
Published: January 2025

Several studies have assessed the relationship between magnesium intake and depressive symptoms, yielding inconsistent results. Remarkably, no studies on this topic have been reported in Korea until now. To address this gap, our research, encompassing 13,026 Korean adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys of 2016, 2018, and 2020, delved into this association. Using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), In this study, individuals with PHQ-9 scores of 10 or higher were classified as having depression, and their daily magnesium intake was categorized into four distinct groups, ranging from 200mg to 400mg or more. The results of the study indicated a trend where higher daily magnesium intake was associated with a reduced risk of depressive symptoms. Interestingly, this trend persisted even after adjusting for potential confounding factors, although it weakened when the daily magnesium intake exceeded 400mg. In men, an inverse association between magnesium intake and depression risk was observed only at intakes between 300mg and 400mg, with an odds ratio of 0.45 (0.27-0.75). In contrast, for women, a significant association was observed at intakes between 200mg and 300mg. Among age groups, a significant association was identified in individuals aged 40-64 years, with an odds ratio of 0.56 (0.36-0.88). No significant association was found between magnesium intake and depression among those aged 19-39 years, while the association weakened at intakes of 300mg and 400mg in individuals aged 65 years and older. In conclusion, this national-level study demonstrated a trend in Korea where higher magnesium intake was associated with a reduced risk of depression. However, further comprehensive research is warranted to clarify this relationship in more detail.
Study on the Fire Hazard of Insulation Installed Inside Apartment Ceilings - Based on the Top Floor
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Lee Eun Young , Kim Woo Chang
Published: January 2025

In older apartments, ceilings within units primarily contain lighting fixtures and wiring, resulting in low ceiling heights and minimal fire load. However, newer apartments often have higher ceilings due to HVAC installations and, on top floors, additional insulation, which increases fire load relative to the space's volume. This study examines the fire risk changes in ceiling spaces on the top floors of apartments built under modern insulation standards. A full-scale fire test was conducted using actual top-floor units and three common insulation types: EPS, XPS, and PIR. Results indicated that combustible insulations like EPS and XPS caused rapid fire spread with temperatures nearing 1,000°C, while semi-noncombustible PIR limited charring to within 1 meter of the ignition source. These findings confirm that insulation type significantly impacts fire risk. Since ceiling spaces in apartments resemble sandwich panels—with combustible insulation between noncombustible layers and potential ignition sources like electrical wiring—there is a high risk of fire ignition and spread. Therefore, stricter regulations on insulation materials are essential to reduce fire risks within apartment ceiling spaces.
The Influence of Homicide Offenders’Childhood Family Environment on Criminalization - Mediating Effects of Growing delinquency
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Hong Jung Hyun , Lee Soo Jung
Published: January 2025

This study attempted to examine whether the influence of childhood family environment significantly affects the accumulation of crimes during life among the various factors that caused criminals to commit crimes, focusing on homicide offenders. In addition, by examining the mediating effect of school punishment experience and the age of initial police book in the relationship between childhood family environment and crime, we tried to find out the importance of family environment, the correlation between juvenile delinquency, and even chronic crimes. As a result of the study, a negative family environment during childhood had a positive effect on the experience of punishment during school years and a negative effect on the age of first police book. In addition, it was found that the dependent variables directly affect the total number of crimes, the number of serious crimes, and the period of accommodation in correctional facilities. The mediating effect of the experience of punishment in school and the age of initial police book was found to be significant in the total number of crimes and the period of acceptance of correctional facilities, but not in the number of serious crimes. These findings suggest that the influence of the family environment in childhood is likely to lead to chronic criminals through the experience of delinquendy during the juvenile. Therefore, various measures are needed to block the path to chronic criminals by evoking the importance of the family in the development of the growing season, helping them grow in a stable environment, and improving the social support system of adolescents exposed to delinquency early. In addition, more research should be conducted to identify and solve the various factors that cause delinquency in childhood for individuals.
A Comparative Analysis and Improvement Direction of Small-Scale Asbestos Demolition and Removal Work in Korea and abroad
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Kim Doo Young , Lim Dae Sung , Hwang Sung Ho
Published: January 2025

This study aims to propose standards and policy recommendations for the use of glove bags and small containment units to enhance worker safety in small-scale asbestos removal work. Asbestos, classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, was widely used in construction materials during the 1970s and 1980s, posing ongoing health risks. In South Korea, there is a lack of clear standards for small-scale asbestos removal, and while glove bags are being used, there are no established guidelines or methods for their use, resulting in insufficient worker protection. This study compares and analyzes the standards for asbestos removal work in the EU(European Union), the UK, the USA, Australia, and South Korea. Most countries define small-scale work based on the nature and scale of tasks and recommend the use of glove bags or small containment units. In contrast, South Korea lacks legal definitions and standards for small-scale work, which limits the protection of workers. Therefore, this study proposes deriving applicable standards for small-scale asbestos removal in South Korea and suggests including the use of glove bags and small containment units in legal frameworks. Specifically, revisions to the Occupational Safety and Health Act are necessary to clearly define small-scale work and establish safety standards. In conclusion, there is an urgent need to establish clear and specific standards for small-scale asbestos removal in order to improve both work efficiency and worker safety.
The Impact of Image of Nurses and Nursing Professionalism of Nursing Students at a University on Professional Socialization
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Lee Young Sook , Lee Oi Sun
Published: January 2025

This study is a descriptive survey study to identify the relationship between nursing students' image of nurses, nursing professionalism and professional socialization. and to clarify the influence on professional socialisation. The subjects were 186 nursing students from a university in G City, and the data collection period was from September 23, 2024 to September 27, 2024. The collected data were analysed using SPSS/WIN 21.0 program with descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson's correlation and multiple stepwise regression. As a result of the study, the image of the nurse was 4.24 (±0.44), the nursing professionalism was 4.22 (±0.46), and the professional socialization was 4.16 (±0.47). Professional socialization according to general characteristics showed statistically significant differences in major satisfaction (F = 15.448, p = <.001), motivation for admission (F = 2.279, p = .049), and desired employment after graduation (F = 3.525, p = .005). The correlation with professional socialization was found to be positively correlated with the nurse image (r=.753, p=<.001) and nursing professionalism (r=.749, p<.001), and the nurse image was positively correlated with the nursing professionalism(r=.815, p<.001). The significant variables explaining the professional socialization of nursing students were nursing professionalism (β=.412, p<.001), nurse image (β=.371, p<.001), and major satisfaction (β=.135, p=.006), and the overall explanatory power was 62.9%. Therefore, based on the results of this study, in order to increase the professional socialization of nursing students, continuous measures should be sought to increase major satisfaction, and it is necessary to develop and operate educational programs that can enhance the image of nurses and professionalism of nursing.
A Study on Selecting the Priority Order of Scenario by ODD for Evaluation of Autonomous Vehicles in Compliance with Road Traffic Laws
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Ha Hye Jong , Jeon Jin Sook , Jeong Hyeon Suk
Published: January 2025

In this study, to verify the safety of autonomous vehicles driving safely in compliance with the Road Traffic Laws, a study was conducted on deriving the importance of setting an appropriate scenario for each ODD of autonomous vehicles. To this end, it was intended to classify the types of traffic accidents according to the road structure and to calculate the degree of the impact of traffic law violations on the risk of traffic accidents. The purpose is to present the importance of the scenario according to the ODD of an autonomous vehicle based on the analysis of the risk of traffic accidents caused by violations of the Road Traffic Laws. The main research content consisted of first classifying traffic accident data based on the ODD of autonomous vehicles, secondly analyzing the risk of traffic accidents caused by drivers' traffic violations, and thirdly analyzing the importance of driving ability evaluation scenarios for each ODD of autonomous vehicles. As a result of analyzing the importance of the safety driving ability evaluation scenario by ODD of autonomous vehicles by applying a regression model, it was confirmed that the overpass scenario is the most important in the road type, and it was analyzed that the ODD, which has a great influence on the risk of traffic accidents road surface conditions, is a dry road, and in weather conditions, the scenario in clear weather conditions is the most important. This can be said to be an important item to evaluate when conducting a evaluating the Safe driving ability in a virtual environment, PG, and on a real road. Although this study has limitations in reflecting the actual driving behavior of autonomous vehicles, it is expected that it can be used as basic data for evaluating the driving ability of autonomous vehicles related to the Road Traffic Laws in mixed traffic conditions.
Restructuring the Protection Organization Through Improving the Job Authority of Government Building Security Officials
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Park Chang Kyu
Published: January 2025

As government office buildings are frequent sites of assemblies and protests, the organization and operation of security structures for these buildings are critical to maintaining security in a challenging environment. This study aims to reorganize the security structure to align with the legislative developments of the “Act on the Supply and Demand and Management of Central Government Office Buildings,” which is currently under consideration, and to provide supplementary material for its enactment. The study employs a phenomenological qualitative research method, using semi-structured, in-depth interviews. A questionnaire was developed by a panel of three experts and administered in in-depth interviews with 18 experienced practitioners and experts in security duties. The main findings from the first round of interviews include 23% of responses highlighting the importance of arrest and restraint, 26% emphasizing the carrying and use of weapons, and 21% underscoring the role of special judicial police. In the second round of interviews, 15% pointed to the significance of security screening, 13% to special judicial police roles, and 11% to control room operations. The third round of interviews was analyzed using NVivo15 software, leading to the delineation of eight distinct security tasks. Based on these tasks, a new Protection structure was proposed, comprising one team (Protection Management Team), four departments (Security and Protection, Integrated Control Room, Wiretapping Inspection, and Mobile Diagnosis), and eight units (Protection Support, Security Screening, Situation Monitoring, Drone Response, Wiretapping Detection, Equipment Inspection, Mobile Response, and Security Assessment). This study’s findings serve as a reference for restructuring the protection organization in response to the proposed legislation, ultimately contributing to enhanced overall security in government office buildings.
The Impact of Safety Climate on Safety Behavior in Manufacturing Workplaces - Focused on the mediating effect of safety leadership and job stress management efforts
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Park Jae Hong , Jang Gil Sang , Park Chang Kwon
Published: January 2025

This study was conducted to establish safety management strategies and to suggest practical measures to improve worker safety by verifying the mediating effects of supervisor safety leadership and job stress management efforts in the relationship between the safety climate and worker safety behavior in manufacturing workplaces. For this study, we used the results of the '10th Occupational Safety and Health Survey' conducted by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency's Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute in 2021. Among the total 3,255 manufacturing workplaces with 20 or more full-time workers, 3,028 workplaces having at least one supervisor were used as analysis data. The data were analyzed using the SPSS 24.0 program for descriptive statistical analysis, validity and reliability verification, correlation and multiple regression analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis. As a result of the study, first, it was confirmed that the safety climate of a manufacturing workplace has a positive (+) effect on worker safety behavior. Second, it was confirmed that the safety leadership of supervisors and the management efforts of job stress had respectively a significant mediating effect in the relationship between safety climate safety behavior of workers. Through this study, it was empirically confirmed that the safety leadership of supervisors and the job stress management efforts in manufacturing workplaces played an important mediating role in the relationship between safety climate and safety behavior. This suggests that strengthening the safety climate in manufacturing workplaces can prevent industrial accidents by promoting the safety behavior of workers through strengthening the safety leadership of supervisors and effective management of job stress.
Effects of Nurses' Moral Sensitivity on Attitudes toward Elderly Care in Small and Medium-sized Hospitals
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Lee Jeong Soon , Kim Se Young , Kim Hyo Kyoung
Published: January 2025

This study aims to investigate the impact of moral sensitivity on the attitudes towards elderly care among nurses working in small and medium-sized hospitals. After obtaining approval from the nursing departments of five hospitals located in City G, a survey was conducted with 125 nurses. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS 25.0 program, employing frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and stepwise multiple regression. The findings revealed that the mean score for moral sensitivity was 4.69 out of 7, while the average score for attitudes toward elderly care was 5.31. The study results showed that among the subdomains of moral sensitivity, 'patient-centered care,' 'professional responsibility,' and 'conflict' had a significant positive correlation with attitudes toward elderly care. The main predictors of attitudes toward elderly care were identified as the preference for elderly nursing and moral sensitivity in the area of professional responsibility. This study highlights the importance of ethical education aimed at enhancing nurses' moral sensitivity, as well as the need for developing educational programs that reinforce ethical responsibility and a preference for elderly care. Consequently, the findings of this study can serve as foundational data for exploring strategies to provide better care for elderly patients by nurses in small and medium-sized hospitals.
A Study on Improving Evacuation Safety for Vulnerable Groups in Complex Buildings with Underground Connections - A Simulation-based Analysis
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Bae Yoon Shin , Choi Min Ji , Kim Sang Gyoon
Published: January 2025

The increase in urban population and the expansion of complex buildings with underground connections have heightened the risk of large-scale fires. This study proposes evacuation strategies to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups in the event of a fire in these complex buildings with underground connections. First, an analysis of the current status of the target buildings in Korea and related laws and regulations identified the need to enhance the safety of vulnerable groups. Subsequently, fire and evacuation simulations were conducted to analyze the impact of evacuation facility improvements on evacuation outcomes for these groups. Finally, the study proposes practical measures to strengthen evacuation protocols by incorporating enhanced evacuation standards and digital technologies. This research offers policy and technical alternatives to improve fire safety in complex buildings with underground connections and strengthen the evacuation capabilities of vulnerable groups, contributing to the establishment of a comprehensive urban safety management system.
Development of a Scale to Measure Evacuation Safety Awareness Among Elementary School Students During Fire Incidents
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Kim Ki Tae , Kong Ha Sung
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to develop a specialized tool for objectively evaluating elementary school students' fire evacuation safety awareness and identifying their awareness levels and issues. While the incidence of school fires accounts for only 0.47% of all fires, the proportion of fatalities is relatively high at 0.94%, highlighting the necessity of fire evacuation education in schools. Notably, 43% of fire-related fatalities occur due to smoke and toxic gas inhalation, emphasizing the importance of immediate response and evacuation actions when a fire alarm sounds. This study surveyed 960 students from the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades of elementary schools in Gyeonggi Province to analyze their fire evacuation safety awareness. Using SPSS 28, the research went through preliminary surveys, first and second pilot tests, and the main survey, followed by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Ultimately, a 39-item scale was developed, consisting of three sub-factors: fire prevention, fire preparedness, and fire response. The results of the study confirmed that the scale's reliability and validity were high through content validity and construct validity analysis, and its generalizability was also validated through cross-validation. These results demonstrate that the developed scale is a reliable tool for objectively measuring elementary students' fire evacuation safety awareness.
Development of a Measurement Tool for Student Monitoring-based University Education Satisfaction and Analysis of Differences according to Student Characteristics - Focusing on Major Education at H University
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Kim Hye Kyung , Sung So Yeon
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to develop a measurement tool for university education satisfaction based on student monitoring and analyze the differences in satisfaction according to student characteristics to examine the appropriateness of the tool for use in improving university education. The measurement tool is especially developed in the area of major education, and is intended to be used as a basis for finding and improving problems based on the monitoring results every semester. For this purpose, a survey was conducted on 5,043 students(1,012 for the preliminary survey and 4,031 for the main survey) at H University. Reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted using SPSS 25.0 and AOMS 21.0 to analyze the data, and differences according to student characteristics were analyzed using independent sample t-test and F-test. The results of the study are as follows. First, the measurement tool was composed of four factors: curriculum, class, environment, and department through the analysis of previous studies. Second, a total of 20 preliminary items were developed for the four factors, and a total of 19 items were finally developed through exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Model fit indices, including RMSEA, TLI, and CFI, indicated an acceptable model fit, and the tool’s reliability was confirmed with a coefficient of 0.92. Third, satisfaction with university education by student characteristics(gender, grade, and college) varied by grade and college, except for gender; satisfaction was particularly high among fourth-year students and those in the College of Life and Health Sciences and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Based on these results, the following suggestions are made for future research: First, continuous improvement of the measurement tool is essential in line with the changes in higher education. Second, there is a need to conduct a more extensive analysis of student characteristics to examine their needs in detail from various perspectives. Finally, to ensure that students' needs identified through the use of the measurement tool are effectively reflected, it is necessary to rigorously monitor the implementation of the improvement by the relevant departments of the university.
Effects of social factors on birth intention among employees between 20 and 49 in Tertiary General Hospitals in Gyeongin Region
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Joo Jung In , Lee Won Jea
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to verify how social factors affect the birth intentions of medical employees at a senior general hospital based on a study related to the birth intentions of medical employees by occupation, and to suggest solutions to the low birth rate problem based on this analysis. The research method was to analyze the impact of social factors on fertility intention among 369 medical workers (102 males and 267 females) in their 20s and 40s at Gyeongin Regional Medical Center. Independent samples t-test was used to test for differences in economic issues, child care and facility issues, and fertility policy issues classified as social factors in this study, and logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the factors affecting fertility intention. As a result of the analysis, the difference test of birth intention according to economic factors was tested to show a statistically significant difference at the significance level of 0.001, and it was confirmed that the group without birth intention felt more burdened by economic factors, and the average of economic factors in the group with birth intention was lower. The difference test for fertility policy issues by fertility intention was statistically significance level. At the 0and the intention to have children group had higher scores on fertility policy issues, indicating that they had more positive demands for fertility policy issues. In the semi-variate approach, gender, age, final education, marital status, spouse's final education, working status, number of children, economic factors, and fertility policy issues were tested to have a statistically significant effect on fertility intentions, and a multivariate logistic regression analysis was estimated with all of these independent variables, and gender, final education, working status, economic factors, and fertility policy issues were finally selected as significant variables. The results of the study showed that the fertility rate of women was 57% lower than that of men among medical workers in their 20s and 40s at Gyeongin Regional Advanced General Hospital; in terms of final education, the fertility rate of college graduates was 2.4 times higher than that of high school graduates and vocational college graduates; and the fertility rate of dual-income earners was 3.5 times higher than that of non-dual-income earners. Based on this basic research, we hope to improve the fertility rate by further researching solutions to the fundamental problem of childbirth avoidance among Korean women in their 20s and 40s and supporting policies and solutions that lead to childbearing.
On the Importance of an Endogenous Ontological Account of Ancestors
Authors: Gama Lindokuhle Bagezile
Published: January 2025

This article critiques Oritsegbubemi Anthony Oyowe’s “Ontology, Realism and the Persistence of Ancestral Persons” response to Katrina Flikschuh’s “The Arc of Personhood” argument on the theoretical grounding of ancestors in Ifeanyi Menkiti’s work. Flikschuh argues that ancestors are uncertain and redundant such that one can only account for them practically. Contrastingly, Oyowe defends Menkiti’s concept of ancestors as social kinds in his innovative attempt to theoretically ground them. The article argues that the dialogue between these thinkers reflects an exogenous reading of African experiential reality, effectively lending itself to epistemic erasure. In the end, the existence of ancestors is ambiguous at best in both their accounts. The article first questions Flikschuh’s view and suggests that it is paradigmatic of white solipsism. Thereafter, the article contends that while Oyowe’s social ontology injunction challenges Western realism, he fails to account for mind-independent ancestral persons. In the end, he only partially captures African experiential reality, thereby reflecting Western ways of being.
Emptiness as a Work of the Holy Spirit in the Writings of John and Charles Wesley
Authors: Gorman Mark
Published: January 2025

The familiar pneumatology of John and Charles Wesley can be summarized with words like fullness, assurance, and confidence. This article examines the place of spiritual emptiness as a distinct work of the Holy Spirit in the brothers’ writings. There we find that spiritual emptiness may prompt repentance, heal what is unholy, and draw believers closer to Christ in his crucifixion. Spiritual emptiness may signify that God is completing the work of salvation. This less familiar aspect of Wesleyan pneumatology does not displace the more familiar, but it does provide nuance and balance to how we understand early Wesleyan pneumatology.
Transient Hypoadrenocorticism in a 7-Week-Old Kitten
Authors: Vintro Alba Planas , Martin Linda G. , Cordon Cassidy L. , Hoehne Sabrina N. , Davidow Elizabeth B.
Published: January 2025

A 7 wk old female spayed domestic shorthair was evaluated for 3 days of lethargy and anorexia 1 wk after ovariohysterectomy. On presentation, she was weak, dehydrated, and hypotensive. Blood work showed azotemia, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hyperproteinemia. Ingestion of a nephrotoxic substance was unlikely, there was no evidence of infection on urinalysis, and an abdominal ultrasound showed normal renal architecture with no evidence of ureteral ligation. A diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism was established based on low baseline cortisol and aldosterone concentrations and lack of response to synthetic adrenocorticotropic hormone administration. Treatment was initiated with IV fluid therapy, corticosteroids, and subcutaneous desoxycorticosterone pivalate. After 3 mo of treatment, the cat continued to do clinically well with a decreasing dose of glucocorticoids. Owing to owner concerns with frequent veterinary visits and medication cost, the decision was made to extend the mineralocorticoid dose interval while closely monitoring clinical status and electrolyte concentrations. The cat’s electrolytes remained normal and medications were discontinued. Repeat baseline cortisol and aldosterone concentrations and response to adrenocorticotropic hormone administration 18 days after discontinuing all medication revealed that adrenal function had recovered. This is the first report of transient hypoadrenocorticism in this species.
Treatment Outcomes of Canine Orbital Meningiomas in Seven Cases
Authors: Uno Akihiro , Iwasaki Ryota , Mori Takashi
Published: January 2025

Although intracranial and spinal cord meningioma prognoses have been reported, few studies have evaluated the outcomes and prognoses of orbital and optic nerve meningiomas in dogs. We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of canine orbital meningiomas. The seven dogs included were cytologically or histopathologically diagnosed with meningiomas. Four underwent first-line surgery; three received postoperative radiation therapy. The remaining three underwent first-line radiation therapy; however, 372 days after radiation therapy, one dog underwent surgery as the lesion progressed in size. Five dogs underwent surgical resection, had incomplete resections, and died during the observation period, with a median survival time of 943 days (range 668–1083 days). The two surviving dogs were followed up for 119 and 1083 days. Local recurrence was detected in three of the five dogs at 478, 660, and 814 days. The median progression-free survival was 569 days (range 262–814 days). Although keratoconjunctivitis (grade 2) was observed in one dog that underwent eye-sparing radiation therapy, no serious side effects were observed in the other dogs. Our results suggest that surgery and radiation therapy may play an important role in the treatment of orbital meningiomas and may offer longer survival than that of brain or spinal cord meningiomas.
Long-Term Survival of Primary Intracranial Histiocytic Sarcoma Through Surgical Resection and Low-Dose CCNU
Authors: Hidari Kyosuke , Nakamoto Yuya , Chambers James K. , Uchida Kazuyuki , Mori Isao , Nakamoto Miwa
Published: January 2025

A 5 yr old chihuahua presented to our clinic with a complaint of decreased activity and focal seizures. Based on the findings of MRI and computed tomography, a primary brain tumor originating from the right frontal lobe region was suspected. Surgical resection was performed, and a diagnosis of histiocytic sarcoma was made via histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining. Low-dose 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea (CCNU) (45 mg/m2 every 4–5 wk) was started postoperatively, and no apparent recurrence was found on two MRI scans until the patient’s death on day 359. We hypothesized that long-term survival might be achieved in dogs with solitary histiocytic sarcoma of the central nervous system with no metastatic lesions at diagnosis by combining local treatment with CCNU. We also suggested that CCNU may effectively suppress the recurrence of histiocytic sarcoma, even at low doses.
Validation of Indigenous Knowledge Practices Among Teachers in Lower Secondary Schools in the Central Region of Uganda
Authors: Baguma Grace K. , Lukindo Jesse
Published: January 2025

This study employed a cross-sectional survey to explore the underlying hypothesized measurement model structure of the concept of Indigenous Knowledge. A self-administered questionnaire with 45 items was piloted on a sample of 456 respondents of both private and government secondary schools of the central region in Uganda. A Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was done on a sample of 456 respondents to extract a five-factor dimension of Indigenous Knowledge which includes processing of foods, oils, fragrances, and pesticides; food harvesting and crop storage; food preparation; environment protection; and medicinal herbs. Initially, the Indigenous Knowledge construct consisted of seven sub-constructs with a total of 45 items. Data from A sample of 732 respondents was further collected after a pilot study to facilitate a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of structural equation modelling (SEM). CFA further confirmed that Indigenous Knowledge is a five- multidimensionality construct. The findings diverge from previous studies, which indicated that Indigenous Knowledge is measured by seven sub-constructs. In conclusion, the underlying factors of Indigenous Knowledge may vary across studies, and future longitudinal studies are recommended to further explore the consistency of these findings with an emphasis on the measurement and conceptualization of the construct.
The Nature of Human and the Position of Human Education
Authors: Qin Xiaoxue
Published: January 2025

Human beings are the subject and core of education. The current study deepens the understanding of the essence of human being by going back to the classical theories in the history of educational thought to find the multidimensional and comprehensive human attributes. And on this basis, it discusses the essence of education, dissects the presence in education, and contemplates the two-way construction about human beings in education.