Limited fashion products serve as a strategy for demonstrating the brand’s vitality and presence by satisfying the emotional needs of consumers seeking to escape from the boredom of similar products. The MZ generation values unique experiences and desires to purchase rare and unique products. Accordingly, the fashion industry prioritizes launching limited fashion products that emphasize artistry and can convey different values compared to existing products. The open-run phenomenon, characterized by people waiting in line before the store opens and then running to the store to purchase these limited products as soon as the store opens, is rapidly emerging as a consumer trend in our society. This study explored the impact of fashion consumers’ psychological factors-that is, FOMO, brand attachment, and need for uniqueness-on their open-run intention for limited fashion products. An online survey was administered to test the research hypotheses on Korean consumers, and 300 responses were statistically analyzed using the SPSS 28.0 program. The results revealed that FOMO, brand attachment, and the need for uniqueness significantly increased open-run intention for limited fashion products. Furthermore, consumers’ fashion involvement appeared to have a significant positive moderating effect on FOMO, brand attachment, and open-run intention. However, it did not substantially impact the effect of the need for uniqueness on open-run intention.

As product packaging becomes an increasingly important tool for conveying brand images to consumers, eco-friendly packaging (EFP) is being extensively adopted by fashion companies. Given this trend, the need for research examining consumer responses to fashion products featuring EFP has increased. This study investigates the effects of attitude and subjective norms on consumers’ purchase intention of fashion products using EFP, and further explores the moderating roles of gender and ethical self-identity (ESI). A survey including 360 male and female consumers in their 20s and 30s was conducted, and the data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results indicate that both attitude and subjective norms positively influence purchase intention. Gender moderated the relationship between subjective norms and purchase intention, with males exhibiting higher purchase intention than females when influenced by social norms. ESI also moderated the relationship between attitude and purchase intention, as well as between subjective norms and purchase intention. Individuals exhibiting higher levels of ESI showed stronger alignment between their attitudes or perceived norms and their purchase intention of EFP products. These findings provide valuable insights and establish a foundational understanding of the key determinants of purchase intention for fashion products with EFP. Furthermore, they provide theoretical insights into sustainable consumer behavior and offer practical implications for fashion marketers seeking to promote eco-conscious consumption.

Background: Balance disorder is a prevalent clinical manifestation following stroke, often causing considerable discomfort and gait disability. Various water-based therapeutic approaches have been developed to address balance and gait disorder. Objects: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of water-based gait training using auditory stimulation on balance and gait abilities in stroke patients. Methods: All subjects were randomly divided into three groups: water-based gait training using auditory stimulation group (WAG) (n = 24), water-based gait training group (WG) (n = 24), and control group (n = 22). Subjects in WAG and WG underwent water-based gait training for 30 minutes, 3 times a week for 6 weeks. All Subjects were assessed for muscle strength, balance, gait, motor function, and activity of daily living pre- and post-intervention. Results: Results showed that all outcome measures significantly improved post-intervention (p < 0.05). Additionally, WAG was found to significantly improve in Medical Research Council (MRC), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test compared to WG, and WG showed significant differences compared to the control group in MRC and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) (p < 0.05). WAG exhibited significant differences in all areas except Modified Bathel Index (MBI) in the between-group comparison with the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that water-based gait training using auditory stimulation may be effective strategy to improve muscle strength, balance and gait ability for with stroke.

Background: Aquatic exercise utilizing hot springs helps individuals with nonspecific knee pain by reducing joint stress and providing a safe environment for movement. It can improve muscle strength and balance, enhancing overall functional mobility. Objects: This study aims to examine the muscle strength of knee flexion, knee extension, dorsiflexion, and plantar flexion, as well as to investigate static and dynamic balance in middleaged females after performing hot spring aquatic exercise for 4 weeks. Methods: Twenty-two middle-aged females participated in the study. The participants performed hot spring aquatic exercise for 4 weeks. The hot spring aquatic exercise consisted of aquatic walking, aquatic stretching, aquatic side step, aquatic forward reach, aquatic squat, leg lift, and aquatic arm and leg rotation. Muscle strength was measured using microFET2, while static balance was assessed through the one-leg stance test, and dynamic balance was evaluated using the Y-balance test. This study utilized the paired t-test for statistical analysis, with a significance level set at 0.05. Results: The muscle strength of bilateral knee flexion showed a significant increase in the pre- and post-comparison (p < 0.05), and the muscle strength of bilateral knee extension also improved significantly (p < 0.05). In addition, a significant increase was observed in the muscle strength of bilateral dorsiflexion (p < 0.05). The one-leg stance test performed while supporting on the right leg showed a significant increase in the pre- and post-comparison (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the dynamic balance measurements performed while supporting on both the right and left legs demonstrated significant improvements in both legs when compared before and after the intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: In individuals with nonspecific knee pain, a 4-week hot spring aquatic exercise program can contribute to the improvement of lower extremity strength, as well as static and dynamic balance ability.

지구를 넘어선 과학적 관심이 확장됨에 따라, 우주 농업에 대한 연구는 외계 환경에서 인간 생존을 지원하기 위한 필수 요소가 되었다. 본 연구는 2차원 클리노스테이트(2-D clinostat) 를 이용하여 중력 변화가 상추의 생장과 광합성에 미치는 영 향을 분석하였다. 식물은 회전축의 중심, 6cm, 12cm 떨어진 위치에 배치되었으며, 대조군과 함께 9일 동안 비교되었다. 생장은 엽장 및 엽폭을 통해 평가하였고, 광합성 반응은 OJIP 엽록소 형광 및 광화학 지표를 통해 분석하였다. 엽장은 유의 한 차이를 보이지 않았지만, 엽폭은 6cm 및 12cm 처리구에서 유의하게 감소하였다. 이들 처리구에서는 광계 II(PSII) 활성 과 전자 전달 효율이 감소하여 광합성 스트레스 증가와 에너 지 이용 효율 저하를 나타냈다. 특히, J단계와 P단계에서의 형 광 증가 현상은 더 큰 반경 거리에서 광합성계의 민감성이 높 아졌음을 시사한다. 본 연구는 중력 보상 조건 하에서 식물의 생리적 반응에 대한 정량적 통찰을 제공하며, 우주 농업 시스 템의 최적화를 위한 기초 자료를 제공한다.

상업적으로 이용하고 있는 화학적 살균·소독제를 대체 할 수 있는 천연 살균·소독제를 개발하기 위하여 식중독 세균에 의해 플라스틱(polyethylene)과 스테인리스스틸 (stainless steel) 표면에 형성된 생물막(biofilm)에 대한 계 피, 정향 및 레몬 그래스 정유와 시판 살균·소독제의 제거 효과를 비교하였다. 또한 몇 가지 주방용품(수세미, 고무 장갑, 행주)과 농산물(양상추, 콩)에 형성된 biofilm에 대 한 계피, 정향 및 레몬 그래스 정유의 제거 효과를 시험 하였다. 향신료 정유와 시판 살균·소독제의 biofilm 제거 활성을 비교한 결과 시판 살균·소독제 중 염소계 및 암모 늄계 살균·소독제와 정향 정유 처리에 의해 시험한 모든 식중독 세균의 biofilm이 제거되는 효과를 나타내었다. 계 피 정유를 처리한 경우 E. coli에 의해 플라스틱과 스테인 리스스틸 표면에 형성된 biofilm이 모두 제거되었으며, S. aureus를 제외한 다른 식중독 세균에 의해 플라스틱 표면 에 형성된 biofilm을 완전히 제거하였다. 식중독 세균은 주 방용품 표면에서 5.67±0.03-8.22±0.03 log CFU/coupon의 biofilm을 형성하였다. 계피, 정향 및 레몬 그래스의 정유 를 처리한 후 모든 주방용품 표면에 형성된 biofilm이 유 의적으로 감소하였으며, 특히 정향 정유에 의한 biofilm 제 거 활성이 유의적으로(P<0.05) 높은 것으로 나타났다. 양 상추와 대두 표면에 형성된 식중독 세균의 biofilm 제거 효과를 측정한 결과, 모든 균주에서 계피, 정향 및 레몬 그래스 정유를 처리에 의해 biofilm이 감소하는 것으로 확 인되었고, 그 제거 효과는 정향>계피>레몬 그래스 순으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통하여 계피와 정향 정유(0.5%)는 몇 가지 주방용품과 농산물 표면에 식중독 세균이 형성하는 biofilm을 제거할 수 있는 천연 살균·소독제로 이용될 수 있다고 생각된다.

본 연구는 솎아베기 후 3년이 경과한 동일 연령(27년생)의 서로 인접한 지역에 식재된 삼나무와 편백 조림지를 대상으로 임상과 광물질 토양층의 양분 농도 및 저장량 변화를 조사하였다. 솎아베기 실시에 따라 삼나무 조림지의 임상은 인의 양분 농도와 저장량이 대조구에 비해 높았으나, 편백 조림지는 칼륨과 마그네슘 농도와 저장량이 대조구에 비해 낮게 나타났다. 삼나무 조림지의 토양 0∼10cm 깊이에 질소와 칼륨 농도, 편백 조림지의 10∼20cm 깊이의 인 농도는 대조구에 비해 낮아 솎아베기에 따른 양분 반응이 수종과 깊이에 따라 차이가 있었다. 솎아베기구의 양분 저장량은 삼나무 조림지가 0∼10cm 깊이에서 칼륨 저장량, 편백 조림지는 10∼20cm 깊이에서 인 저장량이 대조구에 비해 낮은 값을 보였다. 본 연구 결과에 따르면 삼나무와 편백 조림지는 솎아베기 후 질소, 인, 칼륨의 농도나 저장량이 대조구에 비해 낮게 나타나 잔존 임목들의 생육 촉진을 위해서는 이들 양분에 대한 시비와 같은 토양 양분관리를 고려해야 하는 것으로 나타났다.

본 연구는 대학생의 그릿코칭역량과 디지털리터러시가 학업적 자기효능감에 미치는 영향을 분석하여, 학업적 자기효능감을 강화하기 위한 교육 프로그램 개 발의 기초자료를 제공하는 데 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 대학생 287명을 대상으로 설문 조사를 실시하였으며, SPSS WIN 29.0을 활용하여 다중회귀분석을 수행하 였다. 연구 결과, 대학생의 그릿코칭역량과 디지털리터러시는 학업적 자기효능 감과 유의미한 정적 상관관계를 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 특히, 그릿코칭역량의 하위 요인 중 성장 마인드, 열정과 도전, 존중과 신뢰의 순으로 학업적 자기효능 감에 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 확인되었다. 또한, 디지털리터러시의 하위 요인 중 데이터 활용이 학업적 자기효능감에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 회귀분석 결과, 그릿코칭역량이 디지털리터러시보다 학업적 자기효능감에 더 큰 영향을 미치는 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구는 대학 교육 현장에서 학생들의 학업적 자기효능감을 증진하기 위해 그릿 기반 코칭 프로그램과 데이터 활용 역 량을 배양하는 교육 프로그램 개발을 위한 기초자료와 대학 교육 현장에서 적용 가능한 시사점을 제공한다.

목적 : 본 연구는 고령운전자의 운전면허 반납에 영향을 미치는 사회문화적 요인을 파악하고, 자발적 반납을 촉진하기 위 한 정책적 시사점을 제시하는 데 목적이 있다. 연구방법 : 2024년 11월부터 12월까지 한국도로교통공단 대전운전면허시험장에서 교통안전교육을 이수한 65세 이상 고령 운전자 200명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 설문은 일반적 특성, 사회적 요인, 경제적 요인, 문화적 요인 등 4개 범주 총 13개 변수를 포함하였고, 이분형 로지스틱 회귀분석을 통해 운전면허 반납 의사에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 결과 : 분석 결과, 여성 고령운전자는 남성에 비해 운전면허를 자발적으로 반납할 가능성이 약 3.83배 높았으며(OR=0.257, p<.05), 직업활동이 없는 경우 반납 확률이 약 3.73배 높았다(OR=0.268, p<.01). 또한, 대체 교통수단이 충분하다고 인 식한 경우 반납 의사는 1.72배 증가하였고(OR=1.719, p<.01), 운전면허 반납 혜택을 긍정적으로 인식한 경우 반납 의사 는 1.66배 증가하였다(OR=1.655, p<.01). 결론 : 고령운전자의 운전면허 반납 의사는 성별, 경제활동 여부, 대체 교통수단 인식, 반납 혜택 인식 등 다양한 사회문 화적 요인의 영향을 받는 것으로 확인되었다. 이에 따라, 고령자의 특성과 지역적 교통 여건을 고려한 맞춤형 정책 수립 이 요구되며, 실질적 혜택 제공과 함께 지역사회 기반의 교통 인프라 확충이 필요하다.

본 연구는 신중년 세대가 재취업 과정에서 겪는 스트레스와 삶의 만족도 간 의 관계에서 가족지지와 자긍심이 조절 및 매개 효과를 수행하는지 검증하는 데 목적이 있다. 연구 대상은 재 취업을 원하는 경기도 거주 신중년층(50∼60대) 중 지자체의 교육지원 프로그램에 참여 중이거나 참여 경험이 있는 남, 여로 하였 다. 분석 방법으로는 빈도분석, 위계적 회귀분석, Sobel 검증 및 Bootstrapping 기법을 적용하였다. 연구 결과, 첫째, 재취업 스트레스는 자긍심에 부(-)적 영향 을 미치며, 이때, 가족지지는 재취업 스트레스와 자긍심 간의 관계에서 조절 변 수로 작용하여 위험요인이라 할 수 있는 재취업 스트레스의 부(-)적 영향을 완 화하였다. 둘째, 가족지지는 재취업 스트레스와 삶의 만족도 간의 관계에서 조 절 변수보다는 매개 변수로서 더 유의미하게 작용하였다. 셋째, 가족지지와 자 긍심은 Sobel 검증과 Bootstrapping 분석결과 이중 매개 효과가 확인되었다. 본 연구는 신중년층의 재취업 과정에서 발생하는 심리적, 정서적 부담을 완화하기 위해 가족지지와 자긍심의 역할을 실증적으로 확인하였고, 신중년 재취업 지원 정책을 설계하고 코칭 및 교육 프로그램제작에 도움을 주고자, 심리적 안정과 삶의 질 향상을 위한 기초 자료를 제공한 의의가 있다.

This study quantitatively assess the risk of ice-related accidents on road facilities such as bridges and tunnels, and examines the influence of road facility characteristics on ice-related accidents. Ice-related accident data from expressways and national highways in South Korea were collected over a 10-year period (2013–2022). Geographic information systems (GIS) and node-link systems were employed to classify accidents based on road facility types. The number of ice-related accidents per unit length and per individual segment was examined according to the road classification. Furthermore, the fatality rate and fatality-weighted indicator (FWI) were calculated to evaluate the severity of icerelated accidents.The number of ice-related accidents per unit length of road facilities is higher on national highways than on expressways. For both expressways and national highways, the incidence rate of ice-related accidents on bridges was higher than those on ordinary sections and tunnels. A greater number of ice-related accidents occurred on long-span bridges and tunnels for both road classifications. The fatality rate of ice-related accidents on expressways was approximately 1.5 times higher than that on national highways. The fatality rate of ice-related accidents occurring on road facilities within expressways was approximately three times higher than the overall fatality rate of ice-related accidents on expressways. On national highways, the fatality rate of ice-related accidents on bridges was higher than the overall fatality rate of ice-related accidents, whereas the fatality rate of ice-related accidents in tunnels was lower than that on national highways. The FWI of ice-related accidents on bridges and tunnels was more than twice that on ordinary sections on both expressways and national highways. Among expressway facilities, tunnels exhibited the highest FWI, whereas on national highways, the FWI values for bridges and tunnels were similar. The findings of this study suggest that the influence of road facilities on ice-related accidents should be considered in winter road maintenance strategies. This could contribute to reducing not only the frequency of ice-related accidents, but also the number of fatalities and injuries resulting from such incidents.

본 연구는 상사의 코칭 행동이 조직구성원의 심리적 퇴사(quiet quitting)에 미치는 영향을 확인하고, 긍정심리자본과 직무 만족의 매개 효과를 규명하여 조 직 내 구성원들의 심리적 퇴사를 낮추고, 직무만족을 높일 수 있는 인적자원 개 발 방안의 실무적 시사점을 제공하는 데 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 기업에 종사하 는 구성원을 대상으로 자료를 수집하였으며, SPSS 22.0을 사용하여 분석을 수 행하였다. 연구 결과, 상사의 코칭 행동과 심리적 퇴사 간에는 통계적으로 유의 미한 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 구체적으로 상사의 코칭 행동이 구성원 의 심리적 퇴사에 부(-)의 영향을 미치고, 상사의 코칭 행동은 긍정심리자본과 직무만족에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 긍정심리자본과 직 무만족은 상사의 코칭 행동의 관계에서 매개 효과를 나타내는 사실이 확인되었 다. 따라서 조직은 상사의 코칭 행동을 지원하기 위한 인적관리 차원의 투자와 노력을 강화할 필요가 있음을 시사한다. 본 연구에서 검증된 결과를 토대로 조 직 내에서 상사의 코칭 행동이 구성원의 심리적 퇴사를 낮추는 데 영향을 미치 는 중요한 변수임을 확인함으로써 조직구성원의 심리적 퇴사를 낮추고, 직무만 족을 이끄는 방안 마련에 토대를 제공하였다.

Background: Neck discomfort and movement limitations are common musculoskeletal problems among modern people. While cervical and thoracic joint mobilization are widely used interventions for cervical dysfunction, research comparing their immediate effectiveness in adults with asymmetrical cervical rotation is limited. Objectives: To compare the immediate effects of cervical versus thoracic joint mobilization in adults with adults with asymmetrical cervical rotation and discomfort. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: Thirty adults with left-right differences in cervical rotation of more than 5 degrees were randomly assigned to a cervical mobilization group (CMG, n=15) or thoracic mobilization group (TMG, n=15). Both groups received Grade III mobilization for 15 minutes. Range of motion (ROM), pain (VAS), and neck disability index (NDI) were measured before and after intervention. Results: Both groups showed significant increases in ROM after intervention (P<.001). Within-group analysis revealed that the TMG showed significant pain reduction (P<.01) and significant reduction in left-right rotation asymmetry (P<.001), while the CMG showed improvement in ROM but no significant changes in asymmetry or pain (P>.05). Neither group showed significant changes in NDI. Between-group comparisons showed no significant differences in any outcome measures. Conclusion: Both cervical and thoracic joint mobilization increased cervical range of motion in adults with asymmetrical cervical rotation discomfort. The TMG demonstrated significant within-group improvements in left-right rotation asymmetry and pain reduction, suggesting potential clinical benefits of thoracic mobilization for certain aspects of cervical dysfunction.

Background: Functional sarcopenia, a subcategory of sarcopenia, has recently been introduced. It is defined by muscle weakness and reduced physical performance, regardless of muscle mass reduction, and may potentially affect overall rehabilitation outcomes in patients. Objectives: This study aimed to classify stroke patients into two groups based on the presence or absence of functional sarcopenia and to compare changes in balance and gait ability after receiving the same rehabilitation intervention. Design: A quasi-experimental design. Methods: A total of 44 stroke patients participated in this study and were classified into functional sarcopenia (n=22) and non-functional sarcopenia groups. Physical function tests were used to assess balance (Timed Up and Go, Berg Balance Scale) and gait (10-Meter Walk Test, Functional Ambulation Category). All participants underwent a four-week convalescent rehabilitation program, receiving five sessions per week, with each session lasting four hours per day. Results: After four weeks of convalescent rehabilitation, both groups showed significant improvements in all outcome measures (P<.05). However, when comparing the pre-post changes, no significant differences were found between the two groups in the changes of balance and gait outcomes (P>.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that stroke patients with functional sarcopenia can achieve a similar level of functional recovery as those without functional sarcopenia when provided with appropriate rehabilitation interventions.

Background: Recent research suggests that the most effective and proactive method for correcting excessive pronation, which contributes to the lowering of the medial longitudinal arch, is to enhance both intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles simultaneously. Objectives: This study aims to compare the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle exercises on medial longitudinal arch height, plantar pressure distribution, and lactate levels in university students with flexible flatfoot. Design: Randomized controlled trial study. Methods: Twenty-two students with flexible flat foot participated in this study and were recruited by N University in Korea. The subjects were randomly divided into Intrinsic foot muscle strengthening group (IFG; n=11) that went through Intrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercise, Extrinsic foot muscle strengthening group (EFG; n=11) that went through extrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercise. SPSS was used for statistical analysis. Results: Both groups showed significant increases in medial arch height and first metatarsal bone pressure, while EFG also had increased pressure at the second to fourth metatarsal bones. No significant differences were found in lactate levels. Conclusion: Both intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercises can be suggested as effective interventions for improving medial longitudinal arch height and plantar pressure.

Background: Prolonged use of computers and mobile devices has contributed to postural abnormalities such as Rounded Shoulder Posture (RSP), which is characterized by muscle imbalances that can lead to pain and functional limitations. Correcting these imbalances through targeted stretching and strengthening exercises was expected to help improve postural alignment and muscle function. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a six-week integrated exercise program targeting the pectoralis minor (PM), upper trapezius (UT), and lower trapezius (LT) on postural alignment and muscle activation in female adults with RSP. Design: Single-group pre-post test study. Methods: Eighteen female university students (aged 20–22 years) with RSP participated in a six-week intervention consisting of PM stretching, UT stretching, and LT strengthening exercises. RSP severity was assessed using acromion-to-ground distance, PM length was measured with a caliper, and surface electromyography (sEMG) was used to evaluate UT and LT muscle activity. Normality was verified using the Shapiro-Wilk test, and paired t-tests were conducted for statistical analysis (α=0.05). Results: After the intervention, significant improvements were observed in all measured variables. Acromion-to-ground distance decreased (P<0.001), PM length increased (P<0.001), UT activation decreased (P<0.01), and LT activation increased (P<0.01). Conclusion: The six-week integrated exercise program effectively improved postural alignment and muscle activation in women with RSP by addressing muscle shortening, overactivity, and weakness. These findings suggest that combined stretching and strengthening exercises can serve as a practical and effective approach for RSP correction. Future studies with longer durations and diverse populations are recommended to further validate these results and enhance clinical applicability.

The present study presents an experiment in which online acronyms, formed from common fixed phrases or formulaic expressions, and in common usage in English medium computer-based communication, were presented to Korean university-level learners placed into either a control group or treatment group which was given instruction into the expansions and meanings of the acronyms. Their knowledge of the target vocabulary was measured using the Vocabulary Knowledge Scale (VKS) test in a pre-, post-, delayed post-test format. The pre-test results showed relatively little awareness or familiarity with the target online acronyms for either group. Repeated measures ANOVA analysis did not show differences between pre-test and immediate post-test scores for the control group, although the delayed post-test did show a significant improvement. The treatment group showed significant and robust gains in both immediate and delayed post-tests. Comparison between the groups wa s done by one-way ANOVA. This showed significant differences in gains between control and treatment groups, with a large effect, suggesting that brief explicit instruction sessions could result in large gains. Implications of the study findings for educators and learners are discussed.

Sodium sulfate, as a commonly used early strengthening agent, has been widely used in different areas. Because of its sulfonic acid group, sodium sulfate is also used as a cement capillary crystal waterproof material. However, temperature has a significant effect on concrete mixed with sodium sulfate. The effect of sodium sulfate on the early hydration rate at different temperatures was studied by conducting a time and hydration thermal analysis. The effects of sodium sulfate on the mechanical properties of concrete at different temperatures were studied through compressive strength experiments. Impermeability at different temperatures was studied by testing resistance to chloride ion penetration and resistance to water penetration. The effect of resistance to sulfate attack was also experimentally. The hydration products were analyzed by electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The experimental results showed that at low temperature, sodium sulfate can accelerate the early hydration reaction rate, and the effect becomes weaker with increasing temperature. At low temperature, the addition of sodium sulfate can effectively improve the degree of hydration, and enhance the permeability resistance and ion erosion resistance of the matrix.

Global strategists emphasize leveraging capabilities developed in domestic markets when expanding into international markets, a strategy reflected in the entry of Korean startups into the Chinese market. Value appropriation refers to a company's ability to claim its share of the value created in a target market, with value appropriation factors being critical elements required for this process. Despite these strategies, many foreign companies fail to achieve expected performance in China, often attributed to their inability to secure the necessary value appropriation factors. Researchers posit that business guanxi can play a pivotal role in facilitating the acquisition of these factors in the Chinese market. This study examines the relationship between the network capabilities of global startups and value appropriation factors during the overseas expansion stage. It also explores the moderating effect of business guanxi through empirical research. The data was collected via surveys from Korean global startups targeting business operations in China. The results indicate that sub-components of network capability, specifically networking capability and international market resource securing capability, are significantly associated with the acquisition of value appropriation factors. Furthermore, business guanxi was found to positively moderate the relationship between networking capability and securing value appropriation factors. These findings suggest that Korean global startups should prioritize developing strong network capabilities and fostering business guanxi to enhance their ability to secure value appropriation factors during the overseas expansion stage. Chinese companies do not have deep trust in Korean startups. Therefore, startups should build a business guanxi based on emotional trust from the beginning of early entry. This effort will extend beyond the trust of startup products and services to corporate trust.

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of feeding DDGS and full-fat soybean in the finishing diet on the performance, carcass characteristics and unsaturated fatty acid composition of Hanwoo steers. Thirty Hanwoo steers (average age, 26.4 months; weight, 756.69 kg) were assigned into Control (no additive), DS (DDGS supplemented) and FS (full-fat soybean supplemented). The feeding rate of DDGS and full-fat soybean was set at 10% and 5% in the finishing diet, respectively, and the in vivo trial was conducted for 122 days. The final body weight was 779.81, 774.20 and 791.95 kg for Control, DS and FS, respectively, and the average daily gain was not different among treatments. The feed conversion ratio was lower in FS compared to Control. Carcass cold carcass weight, backfat thickness, M. longissimus dorsi area and marbling scores were not different among treatments, and moisture, crude protein, and crude fat content in carcass were not different. The melting point of sirloin ranged from 25 to 26℃ among treatments. The saturated fatty acid, C18:0, was lower in the FS than in Control. C18:1, the main unsaturated fatty acid (UFA) in carcasses, did not show any difference among treatments, but C18:2 was higher in DS than in Control. Total UFAs were higher in the FS than in Control. Based on the above results, DDGS feeding was effective in improving feed conversion ratio and C18:2 content, and full-fat soybean feeding was effective in improving feed conversion ratio and increasing UFA content.