- E-ISSN2586-6036
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This study presents a comprehensive analysis of AI service adoption in the food industry through a wellness-oriented perspective, utilizing a systematic literature review of publications from 2014 to 2024. Through an extensive examination of relevant literature, we identify three critical dimensions: the transformative impact of AI on consumer health and well-being, the fundamental challenges in AI service implementation, and strategic frameworks for successful adoption. Our findings demonstrate that AI services manifest primarily in three distinct forms: process automation, cognitive insights, and cognitive engagement, with cognitive insights emerging as the predominant form, particularly in quality control and supply chain optimization. The research reveals significant challenges, including data quality management, organizational resistance, and workforce adaptation, while emphasizing the critical importance of balancing technical innovation with wellness value creation. We contribute to the existing literature by developing an integrated theoretical framework that synthesizes technological, organizational, and wellness perspectives in AI adoption. The study provides both theoretical contributions through a novel wellness-centric approach to AI adoption research and practical implications by offering strategic guidelines for food industry practitioners. Our findings suggest that successful AI implementation requires a holistic strategy that encompasses technological advancement, organizational transformation, and sustainable wellness value creation, thereby advancing the theoretical understanding of AI.
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Purpose: This study explores the impact of cost-cutting practices in the multilayered subcontracting structure of the construction industry on the reduction of occupational safety and health management costs (OSHMC). Research design, data and methodology: By analyzing legal and contractual limitations of the current system, and the shortcomings of existing cooperative safety models, this study aims to identify structural issues and suggest alternatives. Results: The findings indicate that subcontracting cost reductions often lead to the omission or reduction of essential safety expenses, including the deployment of safety managers and training programs. Current institutional frameworks—such as mandatory contract clauses, cost adjustment systems, and partial prepayment models—show limitations in ensuring actual safety implementation, particularly for small subcontractors. Conclusions: Based on the analysis, this study proposes an 'Automated Safety Cost Linkage and Guarantee Platform' that ensures real-time calculation, monitoring, and validation of safety expenditures through a digital system. The platform aims to enhance transparency, prevent cost shifting, and improve safety outcomes, ultimately contributing to a safer and more sustainable construction industry.
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Purpose: This study examines long-term trends and regional variations in SO₂ concentrations across Korean cities from 2014 to 2023. It evaluates air pollution control policies and identifies key factors in SO₂ reduction to provide insights for sustainable environmental management. Research Design & Data: The study employs descriptive statistical analysis, time-series modeling, correlation analysis, and boxplot & violin plot visualizations to assess SO₂ concentration data. It also examines regional pollution variations, seasonal fluctuations, and policy effectiveness to determine key influences on urban air quality. Research Results: The findings indicate a statistically significant decline in SO₂ concentrations in most cities, particularly Seoul, Busan, etc. due to stricter emission policies and industrial restructuring. However, Gwangju exhibited a stable trend, suggesting limited impact from regulations. The boxplot analysis highlights pollution disparities, with higher variability in industrial hubs like Ulsan. The violin plot analysis shows a steady decline in SO₂ pollution, with high variability in earlier years (2014-2016) becoming more uniform in 2020-2023. This suggests that policy enforcement and industrial regulations have reduced pollution disparities. Correlation analysis reveals weak associations between meteorological factors and SO₂ levels, reinforcing the dominant role of policy enforcement and industrial emissions in air pollution trends. Conclusion: South Korea’s air pollution control policies have significantly reduced SO₂ levels, yet regional disparities persist, especially in industrial cities. Strengthened regional collaboration, targeted emission regulations, and improved air quality management are essential for sustaining progress. Future policies should focus on integrated pollution control strategies, stricter industrial emission limits, and advanced monitoring systems to ensure continued environmental and public health benefits.
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Purpose: This study aims to improve the quality of risk assessment by strengthening the on-site operation of TBM (Pre-work Safety Inspection Meeting) at small and medium-sized construction sites. The purpose is to empirically analyze the effects of TBM system improvement on worker participation, risk factor awareness, and on-site inspection culture, and to derive effective settlement strategies. Research design, data and methodology: In-depth interviews were conducted using FGI (Focus Group Interview) with 30 managers and experienced workers at two construction sites (Company A and Company B) with a budget of less than 80 billion won. Discussions were induced on a total of eight questions focusing on differences before and after TBM improvement, risk assessment techniques, worker participation methods, and improvement ideas. Results: TBM participation rate increased from 50% to over 95%, and a worker-centered risk factor observation and confirmation culture was established. The recognition rate of priority grades before work increased, and risk assessment execution was improved through reflection on unintentional accidents and self-inspection among colleagues. Conclusions: TBM system improvement brought about positive results in all areas of risk assessment. In the future, quantitative effect analysis, reflection of psychological factors, and review of applicability to various scales of sites are necessary. Compensation, education, and publicity linkage strategies to induce worker participation should also be implemented.
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This study aims to investigate cases of new service marketing markets emerging through the convergence of big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and ICT technologies across various industries in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and to create demand accordingly. Individual medical biosignals are stored as separate medical data, which are managed as integrated medical big data. This data constitutes personal information that can be provided to desired medical institutions based on the individual's consent. Furthermore, as regular medical information accumulates daily as personal biosignals through smart medical devices, the created medical big data can be utilized diversely through medical information platform services employing AI-based medical image processing technologies and distributed medical data sharing systems designed to protect personal information, enabling expansion into related industrial fields. However, since 'individual medical information' has the potential for misuse, it is essential to establish and apply security technologies for personal information protection. Therefore, with respect to various medical information platforms currently under active development—for example, blockchain-based security technologies for personal information protection such as the 'Blockchain for Medical Platform'—this study analyzed the importance of individual characteristic factors focusing on determinants of ‘service acceptance intention’ from a marketing perspective targeting service users.
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Purpose : The purpose of this study is to diagnose the safety management problems of the Korean construction industry and to suggest a direction to improve the safety level of the construction industry in the future. Method : Using the time series data, we analyzed the number of construction accident victims, accident rate, number of deaths, and mortality rate after the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and diagnosed the problems of the construction safety management system and sought solutions. Results: The safety level of the construction industry has been partially improved, but the number of disaster victims is still increasing, and problems such as lack of effectiveness of the safety management system, field work-oriented method, and subcontracting structure are continuing. Conclusions: In order to improve the safety management of the construction industry, it is necessary to shift away from the field-oriented production method to the modular construction method, simplify and clarify the safety management system, and improve the overall social system. Through this, more effective measures can be prepared to prevent safety accidents in the construction industry.
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Purpose: This study analyzed the safety and health responsibilities in industrial sites, which were emphasized after the comprehensive revision of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, from a legal perspective. Research design, data and methodology: It will present an analysis of the obligations regarding safety and health measures and the legal responsibilities for violations under the Industrial Safety and Health Act through normative analysis, case studies, and examination of precedents. Results: Employers and safety and health stakeholders face a high risk of incurring both criminal liability and civil damages for violations of the Industrial Safety and Health Act. The 2020 amendment to the Act has strengthened the preventive measures obligations of contractors, confirming that policy changes, such as bidding restrictions for commissioning organizations, have expanded the scope of responsibility. Conclusions: To prevent industrial accidents, it is essential to strengthen legal education for safety and health stakeholders, improve the accident investigation system, and clarify responsibilities. At the same time, the need for institutional improvements to enhance the fairness and predictability of legal applications is emphasized to resolve the controversy over excessive criminal penalties. The cultivation of personnel equipped with technical and legal practical capabilities in safety and health management, along with the establishment of proactive cooperation systems, is proposed as a key task for creating a no-accident working environment.
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Some provisions of the Clean Air Conservation Act were enacted at a time when industrialization was accelerating, so it is difficult to properly reflect the current complex industrial site conditions. In particular, in the case of “the act of mixing clean air with pollutants exhausting from the emission facility to lower the level of pollution when operating the emission facility”, which is prohibited under Article 31 (Operation of emission facilities and prevention facilities), the actor intentionally It can be applied even in situations where it is impossible to confirm whether the purpose is to lower the pollution level and whether the pollution level is actually lowered. This study aims to examine whether the level of pollution actually decreases when clean, unpolluted air is mixed with pollutants generated from emission facilities, thereby confirming the necessity of revising the Clean Air Conservation Act and suggesting directions for the enforcement of related laws.
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Purpose: This narrative review aims to synthesize global evidence on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), evaluating their sources, distribution, and health impacts across urban, industrial, landfill, and indoor settings to inform mitigation strategies and public health policies. Research design, data and methodology: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed studies (2010–2025), using keywords like “VOCs,” “SVOCs,” “health impacts,” and “air pollution.” From 1,800 articles, 120 were screened, and 35 were analyzed based on methodological quality. Data on emission sources, concentrations, exposure pathways, and health effects were extracted, categorized by setting and compound type, and synthesized narratively with tabular summaries. Results: VOCs (e.g., benzene, toluene) and SVOCs (e.g., phthalates, PAHs) from landfills, vehicles, industries, and household products pose significant carcinogenic (e.g., leukemia, cancer risks up to 1.67 × 10⁻³) and non-carcinogenic risks (e.g., asthma, neurological disorders). Landfill emissions (18.1–806.3 mg/m³) and indoor concentrations (2–5 times higher than outdoors) disproportionately affect vulnerable populations like children and landfill workers. Conclusions: VOCs and SVOCs are critical global pollutants requiring urgent mitigation through biochar, ventilation, and regulatory reforms. Comprehensive monitoring and AI-based modeling are essential to protect public health.
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Purpose: This study analyzes global health-related search trends using Google Trends data from January 2021 to the present. It focuses on elderly health, odor management, beauty products, deodorization, and industry-related health topics to uncover long-term trends, seasonal variations, and forecast patterns. These insights reflect public interest and market behavior in health-related areas. Research Design & Data, Methodology: Time-Series Analysis, Correlation Analysis, and ARIMA forecasting were applied to analyze to Google Trends data. Time-Series Analysis identified patterns and seasonality; Correlation Analysis explored relationships among search terms; and ARIMA predicted search trends for the next 12 weeks. Research Results: Elderly health searches steadily increased, indicating rising awareness. Odor and deodorization showed strong seasonality, peaking in warmer months. Beauty product searches remained relatively stable, with spikes during promotional periods. Industry-related health concerns varied, reflecting workplace policies and regulations. Correlation results revealed strong links between odor and deodorization, and moderate connections between elderly health and beauty products. Conclusion: Google Trends effectively captures public interest in health topics. The study provides valuable insights for public health professionals, businesses, and policymakers. Future research should integrate external variables and machine learning methods to enhance prediction accuracy and monitor emerging health concerns.
