1 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Kobe University, Rokkodai 1-1, Nada-ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan 2 Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (CREST), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Chuou-ku, Tokyo, 113-0027, Japan 3 Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology, San 31 Hyoja Dong, Pohang 790-784, Korea 4 Department of Life Science, Graduat...

Freight transportation has increased very rapidly in the Republic of Korea owing to economic growth and expanding international trade. However, the freight transport sector in the Republic of Korea has been regarded as inefficient and the inefficiencies can be attributed to many factors, including an outdated regulatory framework, business practices and a lack of proper infrastructure. Since fr...

The purpose of this study is to illuminate the meaning soundscapes two bells, Daeheung-dong Cathedral and Sungsimdang in Eunghang-dong, which are landmarks attractions historic downtown Daejeon. was conducted through field research recordings, as well literature studies related documents soundscape theory. Daejeon city developed along with Railway Station during Japanese colonial period early 2...

Abstract Since Charles Leslie introduced the concept of “medical pluralism” in early 1970s, there has been a steady stream research this domain. Based on case study Dong (ethnic group) village China, paper attempts to present complex operation pluralistic healthcare and looks into fundamental issues medical research. Results find that first, future care system is flux. Second, plural systems ar...

Injection is one of the most frequently used medical methods to Background: introduce drugs or other substances into the body for purposes of treatment or prevention. Unsafe injection can cause adverse outcomes, such as abscess and anaphylactic shock, and increases the risk of blood-borne transmission of viruses to patients and health care workers, as well as the community. Recognizing the impo...

These two cohorts were designed to examine the increasing burden of chronic diseases among Korean populations. The studies investigated determinants for stroke, osteoporosis, dementia and cancer among middle-aged and elderly Korean populations. The Namwon Study baseline survey was performed between 2004 and 2007 (n = 10 667), and followed up 4 years later (n = 8157, follow-up rate = 76.5%). The...