This study aims to develop a detailed sizing system for lower body clothing for elderly obese women, using data from the 8th Korean Anthropometric Survey. The research targets 296 elderly women aged 60 to 85, selected from 805 participants in total, who meet the following criteria: Rohrer Index of 1.6 or above, Body Mass Index of 25 or higher, and Waist-Hip Ratio of 0.85 or greater. Elderly women with abdominal obesity exhibit shorter lower body proportions and greater fat accumulation in the torso, around the chest and waist. The findings show that women in their 60s have the highest level of obesity, while waist width and thickness are greatest in women in their 70s, suggesting that abdominal obesity increases with age. According to the KS standards, the main measurement categories were divided into 5cm increments for height, while waist and hip girth were categorized into 5cm and 3cm, respectively, to analyze the distribution of sections. Clothing size standards for lower garments that require a precise fit, such as skirts and formal pants, are presented in 13 sizes, corresponding to a waist girth range of 85–100cm and a hip girth range of 88–97cm. Detailed measurements are categorized into primary and reference areas. Additionally, sizes were presented differently based on whether a precise fit was necessary. For items that did not require a precise fit, ranges were indicated with letters, or ranges were indicated with measurements. Detailed sizes were categorized into primary and reference areas.

Cordyceps militaris is widely used in China, Korea, and other Asian countries as both a traditional medicinal ingredient and an edible fungus. This study aimed to optimize the growth conditions and fruiting body production of C. militaris by investigating various culture media and physical parameters such as pH, aeration, illumination, temperature, spawn materials, and oat–sawdust-based substrate formulations. After a 7-day incubation period, oats with a pH of 6.0, under sealed and illuminated conditions at 32°C, demonstrated the most effective mycelial growth. Substrates consisting of 70% oat and 30% sawdust had the shortest incubation time of 30.5 days for fruiting body formation. The basidiospores showed a typical germination pattern where the sporidium produced a single germ tube that elongated, and branched to form monokaryotic primary mycelia. In conclusion, using oats as a substrate in the cultivation of C. militaris could reduce production costs and help protect the environment.

The oyster mushrooms have known to be a major product in Gyeonggi-do, with production accounting for 69% of the entire country. The ‘Daeseon’ cultivar, which has white and straight stem, was developed. This cultivar was developed by mating monokaryons isolated from the ‘Heuktari’ and ‘Hwaseong-2ho’ varieties. The optimum temperature for the mycelial growth was 26~32oC on PDA medium and that for the primordia formation and the growth of fruit body of ‘Daeseon’ was 16~20oC on sawdust media. It took 35 days to complete spawn running, 3 days for finish primordia formation, and 4 days for finish fruit body growth in the bottle culture. It has shallow funnel-shaped pileus and a white straight stipe. The yield per bottle was 201 g/1,100 ml and was 16% higher than that of control cultivar ‘Suhan-1ho’. Based on above results, we expect this cultivar to be suitable for small packaging.

The purpose of this study was to verify the effect of dietary treatment of Hovenia dulcis thunb extract and Rubus coreanus Miquel extract combined with full-body nerve massage on fatigue recovery. The results are as follows. Homogeneity between groups was secured due to the general characteristics of the study subjects, and the abdominal group showed a significant decrease in fatigue and pain changes after full nerve massage. Changes in fatigue substances in the blood showed a significant decrease in the Hovenia dulcis thunb extract group, and changes in blood levels before and after the stress hormone experiment showed a significant decrease in cordicol in the Hovenia dulcis thunb extract group. Through the results of this study, we were able to confirm that oxidative stress was reduced in adult women in their 20s to 50s through a full-body nerve massage after eating Rubus coreanus Miquel extract and Hovenia dulcis thunb extract, using an objective and systematic experimental method for changes in oxidative stress.

This study aimed to identify changes in upper body measurements and body shape types among women over a 10-year period based on data from the 6th and 8th Size Korea Anthropometric Surveys. The study used regression analysis to explore the relationship between various dimensions, enabling the prediction of different upper body dimensions based on height and waist circumference. The sample consisted of 1,179 women in their 20s who participated in the 6th (2010) and 8th (2020) Size Korea Anthropometric Surveys, with 33 items analyzed. Initially, most items, except those related to height, exhibited larger values in the 8th Survey than in the 6th, suggesting a general increase in the upper body dimensions of females in their 20s over the 10-year period. Subsequent factor analysis revealed three factors crucial for determining the upper body shape of women in this age group. The body shapes were then categorized into four distinct clusters. Regression analysis indicated that both waist circumference and height significantly influence most of the measured items, with waist circumference having a more substantial impact in most models. Through this research, we aim to provide foundational data that reflects the evolving upper body shapes of women in their 20s to enhance clothing production and improve the sizing system.

In this study, we investigated the microbial community of oyster mushrooms at different growth stages at the species level. Gram-positive bacteria were predominant in the presterilized medium. On the other hand, Gram-negative bacteria were predominant in the culture-completed medium, post-harvest medium, and fruiting bodies. In addition, Pseudomonas tolaasii, which is known to cause disease in mushrooms, was confirmed in the cultured medium, post-harvest medium, and fruiting bodies, and it was determined that the mycelium culture stage was contaminated, and the reason why no disease occurred was Sphingobacterium psychroaquaticum. It was confirmed that this was because the growth of Pseudomonas tolaasii was suppressed by producing a component called tolacin. As a result of confirming the diversity of microorganisms, it was confirmed that the presterilization medium contains a variety of microorganisms compared to other growth stages, and the diversity decreases in the order of culture completion medium, fruiting body, and post-harvest medium. showed a trend. As a result of microbial similarity analysis, it was confirmed that the cultured medium and the post-harvest medium showed similar microbial communities, and in the case of fruiting bodies, there were some similarities but overall differences.

In the context of a globalized society where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) have emerged as pivotal values, the fashion industry is undergoing scrutiny for its practices related to body DE&I. This study examines the nature of the discourse surrounding body DE&I within the fashion industry, focusing on how such discussions are shaped, disseminated, and manifested in both the industry and broader society. Critical discourse analysis is applied by utilizing, content from the New York Times and leveraging Fairclough’s analytical framework encompassing textual, discursive, and social practices. The findings indicate that the New York Times emphasizes diversity, with a significant focus on the shapes and sizes of women’s bodies, developing a narrative centered around women’s bodies through visible and representative domains. The analysis suggests conflicted discourse, with prevailing critiques against the fashion industry’s standardization of beauty and superficial inclusivity efforts. Moreover, the industry’s adaptation to social demands for body DE&I is observed as sporadic, often leveraging non-normative bodies as a marketing strategy rather than genuinely embracing diversity. This study highlights the importance of continuous, in-depth discourse and social practices regarding DE&I within the fashion industry, as well as the need for systemic changes and policies that genuinely reflect societal demands for inclusivity. The findings provide a foundation for future investigations into the multifaceted relationship between fashion discourse, DE&I, and social practices, advocating for a more inclusive and critically aware fashion industry.

8주간 주 2회, 1회 30분 16명의 남자 대학생을 대면 운동 그룹 8명, 실시간 비대면 운동 그룹 8명으로 나누어 운동을 실시하였다. 종속변인으로는 신체조성과 체력을 홈트레이닝 실시 전과 후 총 2번 측정하였다. 자료처리는 운동 방법의 차이와 측정 시기에 따른 신체조성과 체력에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 반복측정 이원배치분산분석(two-way ANOVA with repeated measure)을 실시하였고, 사후분석으로 Bonferoni를 실시하였다. 그룹 간 변화량의 평균 차이를 비교하기 위해 사전-사후 차이의 변화량을 산출한 후 독립표본 t-검정(Independent t-test)을 실시하였다. 모든 통계적 유의수준은 p<.05로 설정했다. 8주간 의 홈트레이닝은 대면 운동과 실시간 비대면 운동 방법에 상관없이 남자 대학생의 골격근을 증가시키고 근 력, 근지구력, 심폐지구력을 증가시켰다. 또한, 대면·실시간 비대면 운동 방법간의 효과 차이는 나타나지 않 았다. 따라서 실시간 비대면은 대면 운동과 마찬가지로 남자 대학생들의 골격근과 체력을 향상시키기에 효 과적인 운동 방법이 될 수 있음을 시사한다. 또한, 이동이 불편한 환자들이나 노인들에게 적용될 수 있는 실시간 비대면 운동 프로그램이 검증된다면 대면 운동을 실시하기 어려운 대상에게도 효과적인 방법이 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

에어브러시는 실용적이고 다양한 표현이 가능하므로 산업 각 분야에서 활용하고 있으며 특히 바디페인팅 아티스트에게도 필수적인 도구로 활용되고 있다. 에어브러시는 정교한 색상, 형태, 그라데이션 표현이 가능하며, 작업 시간이 단축되는 장점이 있어 바디페인팅 분야에서도 그 활용 영역이 점차 확대되 고 있다. 최근 국제적으로 인정받고 있는 월드 바디페인팅 페스티벌의 에어브러시 전용 카테고리 수상 작 품을 중심으로 디자인 구도, 색채 기획 및 배색과 표현기법을 분석하여 에어브러시 바디페인팅 작품의 최 신 디자인 경향을 제시하고자 하였다. 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 디자인 구도에 있어서 주로 강조 (emphasis)와 균형(balance)의 원리를 사용하여 상반신의 정중앙에서 메인 이미지를 강조하고 하반신에서 는 좌, 우 대칭으로 균형이 잡힌 구도가 주요한 디자인으로 분석되었다. 둘째, 색채 기획 및 배색으로는 주 목성을 높일 수 있는 대비 배색의 활용이 주요하게 활용되었으며 셋째, 주요 수상 작품 모두 스텐실과 그라 데이션 기법을 활용하여 형태의 정확성과 입체감을 표현하였다. 이상의 분석 결과를 토대로 바디페인팅 디 자인을 기획하고 에어브러시를 활용하여 작품을 완성하였다. 이러한 작품 제작을 통해 에어브러시 바디페 인팅의 예술적 활용을 대중화하고 국내 에어브러시 바디페인팅 작품 연구에 도움이 되고자 한다.

Parasites have co-evolved with their host for a long period of time, resulting in unique parasitic systems tailored to each host species. This makes them suitable for research on physiological function control through cross-species molecules like miRNA. The body louse, a vector of bacterial pathogens, is particularly valuable as a model insect due to their frequent feeding on human blood, which results in the continuous ingestion of human-derived miRNA and injection of salivary gland-derived miRNA into the human body. In this study, we conducted miRNA sequencing on body lice with mixed stages and identified 105 miRNAs, including 50 novel miRNAs. Sequence analysis of human miRNAs remaining in body lice and the functional analysis of these miRNAs are in progress.

This study examined the relationship between Body mass index (BMI) classification and the occurrence of dyslipidemia using 3 years of health examination data from a university hospital in Changwon, and seeked to find other factors that affect dyslipidemia. Multivariate logistic regression analysis investigated the most common risk factors for developing dyslipidemia and used Kaplan-Meier survival curves to predict the probability of developing dyslipidemia according to BMI class. We then analyzed the effects of metabolic indicators such as smoking habits, alcohol consumption, blood pressure, glucose, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and insulin. The Type I error rate was controlled through Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons to extract reliable statistical data. in the present study, these results showed that the probability of developing dyslipidemia was high in the obese group, and confirmed that lifestyle habits such as smoking and drinking were highly correlated with the occurrence of dyslipidemia. Therefore, we suggest that dyslipidemia management and prevention strategies require public health policies that comprehensively manage lifestyle factors such as gender and weight management, smoking cessation, and drinking habits.