Hanshin University

[Purpose]This study was conducted to provide basic data for nutritional strategies to enhance athletic performance in athletes with disabilities by analyzing their nutritional intake, sport-specific comparisons, and awareness of nutrition.[Methods]A total of 26 athletes (17 males, 9 females; average age = 40.67 years) participated in the study. All foods consumed over three days were recorded using the CANPRO program (version 6.0). Demographic characteristics, nutritional awareness, and perceived importance of nutrition were assessed through a Google Form questionnaire. Data were analyzed with SPSS (version 23.0) to compute means and standard deviations, with statistical significance set at p < .05. Participants included athletes from the following sports: badminton (n = 6), shooting (n = 1), swimming (n = 2), powerlifting (n = 6), judo (n = 1), athletics (n = 1), table tennis (n = 7), and wheelchair rugby (n = 2).[Results]The average daily energy intake was 2,096.03 kcal for male athletes and 1,680.57 kcal for female athletes, with no significant sex-based differences in caloric or nutrient intake. Among sports, wheelchair rugby players (n = 2) showed the highest average intake (2,524.49 kcal), followed by powerlifters (n = 6) at 2,323.9 kcal, and badminton players (n = 6) at 1,926.09 kcal, indicating that strength- or power-focused sports require higher energy consumption. All participants agreed that nutrition is closely linked to athletic performance, and about 73% believed it directly affects performance. Additionally, 88% recognized the need for professional nutritional education.[Conclusion]The results of the study can serve as foundational data to establish future nutritional strategies for athletes with disabilities.

Conventional waveform-based speech enhancement models prioritize temporal modeling, often neglecting the irreversible spectral information loss triggered by standard downsampling. Consequently, this study introduces a novel frequency-aware framework. The proposed approach incorporates a modular, multi-rate resampling module with principled anti-aliasing to precisely control each layer’s effective frequency band, complemented by a multi-band loss function for deep supervision. Integrating this module into a standard Wave-U-Net and an attention-enhanced variant confirmed its effectiveness. The findings show a significant improvement over the baseline, yielding an average Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality gain of 0.40, with further benefits when paired with an advanced temporal model at a permissible increase in computational complexity. Furthermore, tests on novel noise types validate the generalizability of the proposed principles, establishing structured frequency band allocation as a fundamental, modular design strategy for improving end-to-end models.

After the Korean War in 1950, the Korean Presbyterian Church experienced a religious schism and sought to rebuild and grow quantitatively amidst its denominational competition. This development was based on an evangelical ecclesiology rooted in the Lausanne Covenant (1974), which emphasized evangelization and spiritual salvation. However, this ecclesiology clashed with the WCC’s ecumenical ecclesiology, which stresses God’s mission (Missio Dei) and humanization, triggering the ecclesiological polarization of the Korean Church. In the 21st century and the changed context of post-Christendom, the Korean Church faced the reality of rapid church decline and sought an alternative to traditional growth-oriented evangelical ecclesiology. That alternative converged on missional ecclesiology. This new ecclesiology not only reformed Korean Protestantism but also transformed the long-standing divisions of the evangelical and ecumenical churches into unity and became the theoretical foundation for grassroots movements in local churches. This research aims to shed light on how missional ecclesiology can overcome disunity and divisions in the Korean Church, bring ecumenical and evangelical churches into mutual solidarity, and strengthen grassroots ecumenism and cooperation at the local level.

Advanced connection and autonomous features are being made possible by the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), which is causing a revolution in transportation. Strong security measures are required, however, because the prevalence of connected devices also increases the likelihood of cyberattacks and data breaches. This study introduces a new method for protecting IoV networks, which combines Blockchain technology with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), creating a security architecture with two layers. Internet of Vehicles (IoV) technologies enable autonomous driving and real-time data exchange by connecting vehicles to infrastructure and one another. These advancements make things safer and more efficient, but they also put sensitive information at risk of cyberattacks. Modern security measures are essential since traditional encryption methods are becoming more and more insecure. To provide encryption that is theoretically unbreakable, the suggested system uses QKD to create and distribute cryptographic keys based on principles of quantum mechanics. To improve trust and transparency, blockchain technology is used to record these keys and any subsequent transactions in an immutable, distributed ledger. A hybrid architecture, with QKD securing the key exchange and Blockchain ensuring the integrity and authenticity of the communication, is designed as part of the integration process. Improved security and speed have been shown in simulations and prototype implementations of the QKD-Blockchain architecture in IoV networks. By preventing eavesdropping and key interception, the QKD technique kept the communication channel secure. With an average delay of only about 2 milliseconds, QKD performed admirably and was well below the permitted range for real-time vehicular communications. On average, validation durations for transactions were 5 milliseconds, which was a little overhead due to blockchain integration. The system efficiently handled up to 10,000 transactions per second without affecting security or performance, proving that it can serve massive IoV networks, according to scalability testing. Under high-load scenarios, the framework maintained consistent performance and security, proving its robustness in stress tests. Together, QKD and Blockchain provide a scalable and trustworthy option for future vehicular communication networks, and these results show how feasible and robust it is to use them to protect IoV systems. An intriguing approach to the security issues plaguing IoV systems is the integration of QKD with Blockchain technology. An unparalleled level of protection against cyber threats is provided by the dual-layered system, which guarantees strong encryption and data integrity. This fresh method may lead to improved and more trustworthy IoV networks by establishing new benchmarks for secure vehicular communication. In order to optimize the implementation and tackle any new issues that may arise, more research and development should be conducted.

This study investigates the impact of integrating Korean culture into the ELT curriculum adopting a critical cultural awareness approach on students&amp;#39; cultural understanding. Furthermore, the study extends its research to examine the extent to which the local cultural understanding in English acquired from the course contributes to enhancing learners&amp;rsquo; intercultural communication in global contexts. This nine-month longitudinal study employed a qualitative data approach derived from a mixed-method study involving pre- and post-survey questionnaires from college EFL learners and in-depth qualitative interviews. Overall, the findings have shown that the integration of local culture into the ELT curriculum helped students: (i) to enrich their understanding of local culture and history; (ii) to examine cultural values with critical perspectives; and (iii) to feel empowered and better prepared to engage in intercultural communication. The analysis also points out that students&amp;rsquo; self-/national identity was enhanced, and their English communication skills in global contexts were promoted. Some important implications of this study are discussed for teachers who consider teaching local culture by connecting critical cultural awareness approach in foreign language curricula. Considering that there has been little research on teaching local culture in English class to improve intercultural communication in Korean educational contexts, it is recommended that further research should highlight more dynamic intercultural communication cases by providing on-line communication with students in other countries to facilitate intercultural experiences.

The aim of this study is to impartially validate the impact of popular drama on shaping awareness of Autistic Spectrum Disability(ASD). This study used a combination of big data and content analysis to assess the patterns and significance of ASD-related news before and after the broadcast of the drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Big data analysis confirmed that after the broadcast of this drama, articles related to 'autis('japye' in Korean pronunciation) surged dramatically, ranging from a weekly average of at least 4.2 times to a peak of 11.4 times compared to the period before the drama aired. Also, keywords that were highly relevant in articles related to 'autis' in the year before the drama aired included terms indicating pathological conditions, which had the highest weight values in the analysis. After the drama aired, keywords highly associated with 'autis' included a significant number of terms related to the drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo or societal interest in ASD. The findings support the notion that the airing of the drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo has led to increased public attention to ASD. A comparison of news content before and after the drama aired revealed that perceptions of ASD shifted from an individual to a social model, influenced by the themes presented in the drama. Having confirmed the influence of drama on societal awareness of disability, it is imperative to portray individuals with disabilities in an inclusive manner, emphasizing the importance of enacting disability guidelines and educating producers due to the significant social responsibility and role of drama.