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  1. Article ; Online: Non-standard employment and COVID-19 testing in South Korean workers.

    Hwang, S

    Public health

    2023  Volume 225, Page(s) 133–140

    Abstract: Objectives: SARS-CoV-2 testing has been critical in monitoring and containing the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is a dearth of studies on how individuals' adherence to testing varies according to their working conditions. This study aimed to investigate ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: SARS-CoV-2 testing has been critical in monitoring and containing the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is a dearth of studies on how individuals' adherence to testing varies according to their working conditions. This study aimed to investigate the association between the type of employment contract and COVID-19 testing among wage workers in South Korea.
    Study design: We used a nationally representative sample of employees aged 20-65 years collected from March 24 to 31, 2022. To focus on individual responses when the test was recommended, our sample consisted of 1266 participants who had experienced symptoms of COVID-19 or had been exposed to a confirmed case in the household.
    Methods: We used multivariate logistic regression to estimate the association between the odds of receiving a PCR test and the type of employment contract while controlling for other potential covariates.
    Results: The percentage of participants who had a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test was 77.8%. After adjusting for all potential covariates, daily workers (OR = 0.35, 95% CI 0.18 to 0.70, P = 0.003) and part-time workers (OR = 0.58, 95% CI 0.39 to 0.86, P = 0.007) had significantly lower odds of being tested relative to standard workers. Other temporary or atypical workers showed no significant differences from standard workers.
    Conclusion: Our findings suggested that individuals in the most vulnerable job positions, with less job security and working hours, exhibited a decreased inclination to undergo COVID-19 testing. More effective job retention and income support policies are required to improve compliance.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 Testing ; Pandemics ; COVID-19/diagnosis ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Employment ; Republic of Korea/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-03
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 427333-3
    ISSN 1476-5616 ; 0033-3506
    ISSN (online) 1476-5616
    ISSN 0033-3506
    DOI 10.1016/j.puhe.2023.09.025
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  2. Article ; Online: Secondary Electron Imaging on Aberration-Corrected STEM for Characterizing Catalyst Materials.

    Hwang, Sooyeon

    Microscopy and microanalysis : the official journal of Microscopy Society of America, Microbeam Analysis Society, Microscopical Society of Canada

    2023  Volume 29, Issue Supplement_1, Page(s) 764–765

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1385710-1
    ISSN 1435-8115 ; 1431-9276
    ISSN (online) 1435-8115
    ISSN 1431-9276
    DOI 10.1093/micmic/ozad067.377
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  3. Article ; Online: Parenchyma-preserving hepatectomy including segments I + IV resection and bile duct resection in a patient with type IV perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: A case report with video clip.

    Hwang, Shin

    Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery

    2021  Volume 25, Issue 3, Page(s) 419–425

    Abstract: It has been reported that parenchyma-preserving hepatectomy (PPH) might lower surgical curability with an increased likelihood of bile duct resection margins (BDRMs). Apparently, PPH is indicated for patients expected to achieve curative resection. The ... ...

    Abstract It has been reported that parenchyma-preserving hepatectomy (PPH) might lower surgical curability with an increased likelihood of bile duct resection margins (BDRMs). Apparently, PPH is indicated for patients expected to achieve curative resection. The author herein presents a case of a 77-year-old male patient with type IV perihilar cholangiocarcinoma and decreased cardiac function treated with hepatic segments I + IV resection and bile duct resection. During the operation, he underwent two hepatic parenchymal transections matched with right trisectionectomy and left hepatectomy. After removing segments VI and I and extrahepatic bile duct, six hepatic duct openings were exposed at the left and right hila. As some of them were conjoined, two hepaticojejunostomies at the right liver and one hepaticojejunostomy at the left lateral section were performed consecutively. This operation took 7 hours. Eight sessions of intraoperative frozen-section biopsy were performed. All BDRMs were tumor-negative. According to the 8th edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system, the extent of the tumor was pT2bN2M0. It was regarded as stage IVA tumor. The patient recovered uneventfully. He was discharged on the 18th postoperative day. The patient underwent concurrent chemoradiation therapy and adjuvant chemotherapy. The patient has been doing well without tumor recurrence for the past 24 months to date. In conclusion, PPH can lead to curative resection and improved outcomes through reasonable adjustment of the extent of hepatectomy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-17
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 3012179-6
    ISSN 2508-5859 ; 2508-5778
    ISSN (online) 2508-5859
    ISSN 2508-5778
    DOI 10.14701/ahbps.2021.25.3.419
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  4. Article ; Online: Rehabilitative effects of electrical stimulation on gait performance in stroke patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

    Hwang, Sujin / Song, Chiang-Soon

    NeuroRehabilitation

    2024  Volume 54, Issue 2, Page(s) 185–197

    Abstract: Background: Electrical stimulation techniques are widely utilized for rehabilitation management in individuals with stroke patients.: Objectives: This review aims to summarize the rehabilitative effects of electrical stimulation therapy on gait ... ...

    Abstract Background: Electrical stimulation techniques are widely utilized for rehabilitation management in individuals with stroke patients.
    Objectives: This review aims to summarize the rehabilitative effects of electrical stimulation therapy on gait performance in stroke patients.
    Methods: This review included randomized controlled trials (RCT) investigating the therapeutic effects of electrical stimulation in stroke patients throughout five databases. This review qualitatively synthesized 20 studies and quantitatively analyzed 11 RCTs.
    Results: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) was the most commonly used electrical stimulation type to improve postural stability and gait performance in stroke patients. The clinical measurement tools commonly used in the three studies to assess the therapeutic effects of FES were Berg balance scale (BBS), 10-meter walk test (10MWT), 6-minute walk test (6mWT), and gait velocity. The BBS score and gait velocity had positive effects in the FES group compared with the control group, but the 10MWT and 6mWT showed the same effects between the two groups. The heterogeneity of BBS scores was also high.
    Conclusion: The results of this review suggest that electrical stimulation shows little evidence of postural stability and gait performance in stroke patients, although some electrical stimulations showed positive effects on postural stability and gait performance.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Stroke Rehabilitation ; Gait Disorders, Neurologic ; Stroke/therapy ; Gait/physiology ; Physical Therapy Modalities ; Electric Stimulation Therapy/methods ; Postural Balance/physiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-02
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1087912-2
    ISSN 1878-6448 ; 1053-8135
    ISSN (online) 1878-6448
    ISSN 1053-8135
    DOI 10.3233/NRE-230360
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  5. Article ; Online: Standard and modified techniques for parenchyma-preserving hepatectomy focused on segments I+IV resection in patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.

    Hwang, Shin

    Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery

    2021  Volume 25, Issue 1, Page(s) 112–121

    Abstract: Resection of the hepatic segments I+IV (S1+S4) is the most common type of parenchyma-preserving hepatectomy (PPH) for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHCC). The author describes personal experience on the standard and modified techniques for PPH focused on ...

    Abstract Resection of the hepatic segments I+IV (S1+S4) is the most common type of parenchyma-preserving hepatectomy (PPH) for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHCC). The author describes personal experience on the standard and modified techniques for PPH focused on S1+S4 resection in patients with PHCC. 1) Isolated caudate lobectomy with bile duct resection (BDR) is the minimal type of PPH, but not currently recommended due to technical difficulty. 2) Partial hepatectomy of S1+S4a±segment V (S5) with BDR provides wide operative field, but extension of BDR is limited and resection of S1 paracaval portion is still difficult. 3) Resection of S1+S4+S5 with BDR provides wider operative field for complete S1 resection and multiple biliary reconstruction. 4) Resection of S1+S4 with BDR offers very wide operative field and allows wider extent of hilar BDR, and thus presents the most common type of PPH. A supplementary video clip presents the detailed standard surgical procedure for resection of S1+S4 with BDR in a patient with type IIIA PHCC. 5) Modified resection of S1+S4±S5 or segment VIII (S8) with BDR facilitates additional resection of tumor-involved S5 or S8 ducts. 6) Major hilar vascular invasion is usually contraindicated for PPH and only small portal vein invasion requiring wedge resection and patch venoplasty is allowed. In conclusion, PPH can achieve curative resection and improved outcomes in patients with PHCC via reasonable modification of the extent of hepatectomy and hilar BDR. PPH may have advantages in selected patients depending on the extent of tumor, and in patients with high operative risk.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-01
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3012179-6
    ISSN 2508-5859 ; 2508-5778
    ISSN (online) 2508-5859
    ISSN 2508-5778
    DOI 10.14701/ahbps.2021.25.1.112
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  6. Article ; Online: Characterization of Ceria Nanoparticles as Abrasives Applied with Defoaming Polymers for CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) Applications.

    Hwang, Sohee / Kim, Woonjung

    Polymers

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 6

    Abstract: Chemical mechanical polishing/planarization (CMP) is an essential manufacturing process in semiconductor technologies. This method combines chemical and mechanical forces to smooth the surfaces of wafers. The effectiveness of CMP relies on a carefully ... ...

    Abstract Chemical mechanical polishing/planarization (CMP) is an essential manufacturing process in semiconductor technologies. This method combines chemical and mechanical forces to smooth the surfaces of wafers. The effectiveness of CMP relies on a carefully chosen slurry, demanding a sophisticated manufacturing technology. This technology must seamlessly integrate both chemical composition and mechanical elements, highlighting the intricate synergy required for successful semiconductor fabrication. Particularly in milling processes, if agglomerated particles due to slurry particle corrosion are present during polishing, uneven polishing, numerous fine scratches occur, leading to an increase in roughness and a deterioration in the quality of the finished surface. In this study, to overcome the issue of particle agglomeration and uneven polishing in commonly used ceria nanoparticle slurries during CMP processes, we investigated the ceria nanoparticle behavior based on styrene-maleic acid (SMA) dispersant polymer applied with three types of defoaming polymers. The investigations are expected to open up the possibility of utilizing ceria nanoparticles with applied defoaming polymer as an abrasive for advanced CMP applications. All samples were characterized by DLS (dynamic light scattering), SEM-EDX (scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), pH, conductivity, viscosity, a 10-day stability test at 60 °C, the AF4 test, and the polishing rate efficiency test. Our research demonstrates a significant improvement achieved through the use of SMA dispersant polymer, resulting in a polishing selection ratio exceeding 80 for oxide and nitride films. The G-336 defoaming polymer utilized here is expected to serve as a viable alternative in CMP processes by providing stable uniformity.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527146-5
    ISSN 2073-4360 ; 2073-4360
    ISSN (online) 2073-4360
    ISSN 2073-4360
    DOI 10.3390/polym16060844
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  7. Article ; Online: Separating the Effects of Transitions into and Out of Social Isolation and Loneliness on Cognitive Function in Later Life.

    Kim, Jinho / Hwang, Sungsik

    The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences

    2024  

    Abstract: Objectives: This study investigates the effects of social isolation and loneliness on cognitive function, distinguishing between the effects of transitioning into and out of these states.: Methods: This study analyzed data from 6,663 adults aged 65 ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: This study investigates the effects of social isolation and loneliness on cognitive function, distinguishing between the effects of transitioning into and out of these states.
    Methods: This study analyzed data from 6,663 adults aged 65 or older collected over the course of 7 waves (12 years) of the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing from 2006 to 2018. A novel asymmetric fixed effects model was utilized to separately estimate the effects of transitions into and out of social isolation or loneliness.
    Results: The association of transitions into social isolation due to a lack of informal social contact or loneliness with cognitive function (b = -1.387, p < 0.001 and b = -0.601, p < 0.001, respectively) was stronger than the association of transitions out of these states (b = 0.345, p < 0.05. and b = 0.353, p < 0.001, respectively). The magnitude of the negative and positive coefficients was statistically different (F statistic = 45.29, p < 0.001 and F statistic = 5.12, p < 0.05, respectively). In contrast, no such asymmetric effects were observed for social isolation due to a lack of formal activity (F statistic = 0.06, p = 0.800).
    Discussion: The detrimental effects of transitioning into social isolation due to a lack of informal social contact (but not formal activity) or loneliness on cognitive function outweighs the beneficial effects of transitioning out of these states. Preventing the onset of social disconnection should be prioritized as an intervention to improve the cognitive function of older adults.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1223664-0
    ISSN 1758-5368 ; 1079-5014
    ISSN (online) 1758-5368
    ISSN 1079-5014
    DOI 10.1093/geronb/gbae082
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  8. Book ; Online: Metaphor and Literalism in Buddhism

    Hwang, Soonil

    2006  

    Abstract: Soonil Hwang studies the doctrinal development of nirvana in the Pali Nikaaya and subsequent tradition and compares it with the Chinese aagama and its traditional interpretation. He clarifies early doctrinal developments of Nirvana and traces the word ... ...

    Abstract Soonil Hwang studies the doctrinal development of nirvana in the Pali Nikaaya and subsequent tradition and compares it with the Chinese aagama and its traditional interpretation. He clarifies early doctrinal developments of Nirvana and traces the word and related terms back to their original metaphorical contexts, elucidating diverse interpretations and doctrinal and philosophical developments in the abhidharma exegeses and treatises of Southern and Northern Buddhist schools. The book finally examines which school, if any, kept the original meaning and reference of Nirvana
    Keywords Communities. Classes. Races ; Religion (General) ; History of Asia ; Science (General)
    Size 1 electronic resource ( pages)
    Publisher Taylor and Francis
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT020310189
    ISBN 9780203001936 ; 9780415355506 ; 9780415650106 ; 9781134254354 ; 9781134254347 ; 9781134254309 ; 0203001931 ; 0415355508 ; 0415650100 ; 1134254350 ; 1134254342 ; 113425430X
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  9. Article: Driving Rehabilitation for Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

    Hwang, Sujin / Song, Chiang-Soon

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 11

    Abstract: Driving enables stroke survivors to freely participate in social integration. The purpose of this review was to summarize the evidence for the therapeutic effects of driving rehabilitation for patients when they return to driving after stroke and ... ...

    Abstract Driving enables stroke survivors to freely participate in social integration. The purpose of this review was to summarize the evidence for the therapeutic effects of driving rehabilitation for patients when they return to driving after stroke and evaluate the predictors of returning to driving to identify the factors impacting their driving rehabilitation. This study employed a systematic review and meta-analysis. PubMed and four other databases were searched until 31 December 2022. Our review included randomized controlled trials (RCT) and non-RCTs that investigated driving rehabilitation for stroke and observational studies. A total of 16 studies (two non-RCT and 14 non-RCT) were reviewed; two RCTs investigated the effect of driving rehabilitation with a simulator system, and eight and six non-RCTS evaluated the predictive factors of driving return post-stroke and compared the effects of driving rehabilitation for stroke, respectively. The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores and having paid employment were significant predictors of resuming driving after stroke. The results suggest that NIHSS, MMSE, and paid employment are predictors of returning to driving post-stroke. Future research should investigate the effect of driving rehabilitation on the resumption of driving in patients with stroke.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-02
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare11111637
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  10. Article: The influence of COVID-19-related resilience on depression, job stress, sleep quality, and burnout among intensive care unit nurses.

    Hwang, Sojin / Lee, Jungmin

    Frontiers in psychology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1168243

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense pressure on healthcare workers, in particular, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses, who are at the forefront of managing critically ill COVID-19 patients. This has led to increased stressors and workload, which are ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense pressure on healthcare workers, in particular, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses, who are at the forefront of managing critically ill COVID-19 patients. This has led to increased stressors and workload, which are associated with negative mental health outcomes such as depression, job stress, sleep disturbances, and burnout. However, COVID-19-related resilience may have mitigated these negative effects. ICU nurses with higher levels of COVID-19-related resilience may be better equipped to manage the stress and job demands during the pandemic, leading to improved mental health outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to comprehensively explore the factors influencing the resilience of ICU nurses and provide baseline knowledge for future studies to develop interventions that promote COVID-19-related resilience. With shift work and COVID-19 experience with adult patients from hospitals across three regions of South Korea. The questionnaire included scales/measures of nurses' depression, job stress, sleep quality, and burnout. Results confirmed that resilience was negatively correlated with depression and burnout, and that ICU nurses' relative levels of resilience strongly influenced their experience of burnout. The findings of this study make a significant contribution to the literature because they focus on resilience, specifically in the context of ICU nursing in South Korea, which has become more challenging and demanding due to the pandemic.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-02
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1168243
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