21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST Abstract: The purpose of this study is intended to investigate the influence of intergenerational support from children on the life satisfaction of the elderly and explore the mediating effect of self-efficacy. A total of randomlyselected 615 elderly people from Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces were measured by a general information questionnaire, life satisfaction scale, children’s intergenerational support scale, and self-efficacy scale. With statistical regression analysis and mediating effect test respectively conducted through SPSS21.0 and Process macro programs, significant differences (P < 0.05)have been found in age, spouse, house hold registration, and pension concerning the life satisfaction score of the elderly. Intergenerational support from children is positively correlated with life satisfaction (r = 0.27, P < 0.01) and self-efficacy (r = 0.13, P < 0.01), and life satisfaction shares a positive correlation with self-efficacy (r = 0.39, P < 0.01). The results of regression analysis showed that self-efficacy had a significant partial mediating effect on the influence of intergenerational support from children on life satisfaction. Both intergenerational supports from children and self-efficacy constitute important factors affecting the life satisfaction of the elderly, and self-efficacy can partially mediate the influence of intergenerational support from children on the life satisfaction of the elderly. Keywords: the elderly, life satisfaction, intergenerational support from children, self-efficacy, mediating effect The Influence of Intergenerational Support from Children on Life Satisfaction of the Elderly: The Mediating Effect of Self-efficacy ¹Peng Wei, ²Wu Ronglan ¹School of Economics and Social Welfare, Zhejiang Research Center of Modern Service, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China ²School of Humanities and Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Research Center of Modern Service, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Corresponding author: [email protected] 101
Abstract: Lunchtime is an opportunity for different cultures and ways of talking. In elementary schools, kindergartens and nursery schools in Japan, lunch usually follows one of two patterns: individual lunches brought from home or school lunches prepared in the school kitchen or other cooking facility. Lunchtime is a very enjoyable time for children during the school day. School lunches prepared in the school kitchen are all the same, while lunches brought from home include different things for each child. In both cases, children eat together in groups of 5 or 6, and the conversation during this time is livelier than during other school hours. We analyzed the characteristics of conversations of 30 children during lunch and elucidated the effects of eating lunch together with their classmates. Regular observations and video recordings were made of 30 children eating lunch together. A data analysis was then conducted on the characteristics and changes in their conversations. Differences were seen in the characteristics of lunchtime conversations that developed from the different foods in children’s lunches from home and conversations when the food was the same in school lunches. The different foods were reflected in the conversations, and greatly affected the catalysts for conversation among the children in the group. Lunchtime is not only a time for nutritional intake, but also an opportunity for different cultures and ways of talking, intellectual curiosity, and emotional exchange. Keywords: School lunch time, eating lunch together, emotional exchange The Study for Characteristics of Conversations Among Children Eating Lunch Together Haruna Yoshikawa¹ ¹Saitama University Japan Corresponding author: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 102
21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST Abstract: Technological advancements and evolving markets offer consumers innovative ways to meet their needs, but they also bring complex issues that impact well-being. This study aims to explore the relationship between consumer well-being and individual and market environmental factors. Using a multi-level analysis of a nationally representative survey conducted by the Korea Consumer Agency, the study finds that individual-level variables, including education, income, consumer capability, trust in business, and experiences with consumer issues, are significantly associated with consumer well-being. Higher levels of education, income, consumer capability, trust, and fewer experiences with consumer issues are linked to higher consumer well-being. In addition, positive perceptions of market conditions contribute to increased consumer well-being, while a less positive perception of the regional redress channel is associated with higher well-being. The relationships between the subjective assessments of market environments and consumer well-being are moderated by consumer issues experiences. These findings underscore the importance of considering both individual and market environmental factors in understanding and promoting consumer well-being. Keywords: Consumer well-being; consumer satisfaction; South Korea; hierarchical linear model; multilevel analysis The Roles of Individual and Market Environmental Factors in Consumer Well-Being: A Study of South Korea Youngwon Nam¹ ¹Department of Consumer Science, Seoul National University corresponding author: [email protected] 103
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21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST Abstract: This research project aims to study the color value and color fastness to laundering of cotton and silk fabric dyed with Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H.Rob.) extract. This extract was used to dye cotton and silk fabric by using different mordants: the alum mordant, the tannin mordant, and no mordant. Both cotton and silk fabric gained a yellow color. All textile materials and mordants also had an effect on the h* value in the same way. The value of L* of the cotton and silk fabric dyed with the Siam weed extract with no mordant was the highest while the value of L* of the cotton and silk fabric dyed with the Siam weed extract and the tannin mordant was the lowest that so it yielded the darkest color. For the color fastness to laundering which was tested through the AATCC test method 61-2005 Colorfastness to Laundering Home and Commercial, the values were as follows: the cotton fabric dyed with the Siam Weed extract and the alum mordant was 1-2 (dE* = 19.40 ± 0.46), the cotton fabric dyed with the Siam Weed extract and no mordant was 2-3 (dE* = 14.74 ± 0.44), and the cotton fabric dyed with the Siam weed extract and the tannin mordant was 2-3 (dE* = 13.90 ± 0.66). Moreover, the color fastness to laundering value of the silk fabric dyed with the Siam Weed extract and each kind of mordants were 2-3. The total color difference (dE*) after the laundering test of the Siam Weed extract with no mordant, the extract, and the alum mordant, and the extract and the tannin mordant were 7.60 ± 2.20, 10.18 ± 2.38, and 7.41 ± 2.9, respectively. Keywords: Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H.Rob.), color value, colorfastness Color Value and Color Fastness of Cotton and Silk Fabric Dyed with Siam Weed Sarunya Puakpong¹, Juthamanee Sangsawang², Kanya Phattarakunamorn³, Apichaya Phadpin⁴, Wallop Arirob⁵ ¹Department of Home Economics Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand ²Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer Center Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand ³Home Economics Education Faculty of Science and Technology, Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University, Kanchanaburi, Thailand ⁴Environmental Science Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, Khemphaeng Phet, Thailand ⁵ Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand Corresponding author: [email protected] 105
Abstract: Plastics produce CO2 and contribute to global warming. With the development of the economy, plastics have been mass-produced and massconsumed, and a "throwaway culture" has taken root around the world. In recent years, the outbreak of new coronavirus infections has led to the adoption of new lifestyles to prevent the spread of infection, increasing demand for masks, rubber gloves, alcohol disinfectants and sterilization sheets, and food take-out and delivery services. These lifestyles have increased the use of disposable plastic products, leading to an increase in the amount of plastic waste disposed of Kyoto City, the birthplace of “The Kyoto Protocol”, has been promoting "waste reduction actions" in the daily lives of its citizens in order to shift from a lifestyle in which disposable products are the norm to one in which things are valued. As a part of such efforts, the city has been working to promote the use of "My-Bottle" by citizens. Therefore, in this study, we collected data, conducted field surveys, and conducted questionnaire surveys to understand the actual conditions of two activities in Kyoto city: the "My-Bottle Recommended Shop Support Project," which encourages people to bring their own water bottles and cups to coffee shops, and the "Water Supply Spot," which installs water machines at various facilities in the city. As a result, it clarified that although each of the recommended stores has implemented measures to promote the use of "My-Bottle", the number of users is low and there has been no change in the inventory and availability of plastic products. As for water supply spots, most of them were set up as water fountains in parks, and it became clear that they were not hygienic because they were outdoors and were marked by rust and dirt. Keywords: Plastics problem, my-bottle recommended shop support project, water supply spot, Kyoto city Actual Conditions and Issues of Activities Promoting the Use of My-Bottle in Kyoto City Akemi Saito¹ ¹Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts Corresponding author: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 106
21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST Abstract: Since ISO 20471(2013) regulations were enacted, high-visibility clothing made of fluorescent fabric and retro-reflective materials has been standardized to protect the wearer in dark places. We manufactured highvisibility safety clothes of international standard and examined the position of the retro-reflective material of the safety clothing when the wearer moved. We want to evaluate the fitness of its location according to the difference in the type of the clothing and the working posture. Three experimental clothing: a safety vest, long sleeves, and short sleeves with retro-reflective film attached to the fluorescent fabric, and the pants are all the same. Two retro-reflective films of 5cm-horizontal lines were attached to the front/back, and the pants. Vertical lines were attached to the front/back from the shoulder to the horizontal waistline. For 3-dimensional motion analysis, 6-10 infrared reflective markers were attached to the covered retroreflective film on the front when 6 subjects wearing experimental garments performed 6 types of motions. According to the metronome tempo the prescribed motions were performed for 30 seconds, and repeated 6 motions by 3 experimental clothing. Among the 6 types of motions, the appearance rate of shoulder markers decreased in the motion(④) of raising the upper extremity. And holding a broom in the right hand and a dustpan in the left hand, the motion(⑥) of sweeping the collected garbage into the dustpan, after bending the upper body, almost the 4, 5, 6 Points could not be caught, and became completely hidden. In addition, the appearance rate of Points 1 and 2 tended to decrease compared to motions ①-④. Therefore, for highvisibility safety clothing, it is necessary to anticipate the worker's motion and consider the attachment position of the retro-reflective film, and it is considered desirable to attach the retro-reflective film to several places where the clothing is hard to wrinkle. Keywords: Retro-reflective Materials, high-visibility clothing, safety clothing An Examination of the Position of Retro-reflective Materials by Motion Analysis of High-visibility Safety Clothing Wearers Soonja Park¹, Satoko Tanabe² & Mariko Sato² ¹Convergence institute for Multicultural Studies, Inha University ²Dept of Design of Functional Clothing, Bunka University Corresponding author: [email protected] 107
Abstract: In line with the needs of the current industry, which requires employees in the field of Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET) to be prepared in terms of knowledge regarding sustainability when stepping into the world of work afterward, and able to address challenges in relation to sustainability issues. Students’ awareness should be consistently increased through the application of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards environmental care. In addition, the influence of subjective norms from educators, administrators, and peers can help to increase students' awareness of the practice of Fashion Education Sustainability (FES) so that environmental sustainability can be sustained for future generations. Furthermore, educators and administrators at Vocational College (VC) are also individuals who influence students on FES practices through sustainability activities. This study is aimed to examine the factors that influence the practice of FES among Fashion Design students in Vocational Colleges. The five independent variables in the study were knowledge, attitudes, subjective norm, awareness, and behavior. Meanwhile, the dependent variable is the practice of FES which consists of the factors of the use of environmentally friendly clothing and the factors of the construction strategy of sustainability education. The quantitative research design with cross-sectional strategy was used. A total of 330 Fashion Design students at Vocational College in Malaysia were selected using stratified and purposive sampling techniques. The findings showed that there was a significant positive relationship between knowledge β = 0.22, p = .001, attitude = 0.18, p = .007, behavior β = .47, p = .001, subjective norm β = .18, p = .004 and awareness β = .34, p = .001 of FES practice. The implications of this study can contribute to the Technical and Vocational Education Division as a guide in formulating curriculum content for Fashion Design programs and other TVET programs with the application of sustainability elements. It is hoped that students will be able to manage waste materials sustainably which consequently can help to reduce the risk of environmental pollution. Thus, when students' FES practices are expanded, it can indirectly help to reduce the risk of environmental pollution and subsequently it will help in realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Keywords: Fashion education, sustainable practice, sustainable and fashion education, fashion design Knowledge, Subjective Norm, Attitudes, Awareness and Behaviour of Malaysian Vocational College Students Towards Fashion Education Sustainability. Arasinah Kamis¹, Sarimah Ab Bedor², Rahimah Jamaluddin³, Faizal Amin Nur Yunus⁴, Widihastuti⁵, Pedro Luis Yturria Motenegro⁶ ¹Sultan Idris Education University, ³University Putra Malaysia, ⁵University Negeri Yogyakarta, ⁶Técnico Universidad de Pinar del Río, Cuba Corresponding author: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 108
21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST Abstract: The purpose of this study is to make a proposal for the construction of a new regional system for the realization of sustainable livelihoods in rural areas. We conducted this research in order to find a direction to address the concerns about the survival of rural areas in Japan, where the population is declining and aging. Based on the results of our interview survey, we identified the current situation and issues in rural areas, as well as the residents’ intentions and actions concerning the region. Today, depopulation, and the decline of regional coordination functions are major issues in Japan. It is necessary to change past approaches and build a new sustainable regional system that takes advantage of regional characteristics and is environmentally friendly. This research clarifies the actual status of activities that lead to sustainability in the mid-mountainous region in Japan. Utilization of abundant and diverse local resources is important for the sustainable development of the community. In order to make effective use of these resources, local residents, together with the exchange and related population, are required to revitalize the cultural values of a rural area and create new values. In recent years, the importance of regional management capabilities has increased more than ever. In other words, Japan's past pattern of economic growth has reached its limits, and intrinsic and creative innovation is required. As a way to achieve this, attention is being focused on the circular economy, which involves the recycling of resources as much as possible. The results of this research show that in order to realize sustainable living and form a community in a depopulated area due to the declining birthrate and aging population, it is necessary to utilize and integrate natural resources for recycling-oriented production and sales. Keywords: Sustainable living, rural area, new regional system. A Study on Building a New Regional System for Sustainable Living in a Rural Area Misako Kasuya¹ & Yoriko Senuma¹ ¹Showa Women’s University Corresponding author: [email protected] 109
Abstract: Inexpensive clothes have become easier to purchase, and more and more people are not good at coordinating. The closet is full of clothes, but he doesn't know how to properly coordinate and dispose of it. As a result, more and more people are using the advice of personal stylists. Especially in Japan, like stichi fix (US), online personal styling services by I and stylists are increasing. Therefore, in this study, we examined whether the improvement of personal styling promotes fashionable sustainability and the wardrobe situation of Japanese people based on the data. We conducted a questionnaire survey and collected items that reflect the wardrobe situation of Japanese middle-aged people (35-55 years old). In the questionnaire, we asked them to answer their favorite fashion and awareness of sustainability using a descriptive format and a scale method. Items are classified into "I like what I wear", "I don't like what I wear", "I don't like what I don't wear", and "I don't like what I don't wear". I was asked to. Data analysis was performed on these and analyzed. Many people organized their wardrobes due to the Corona wardrobe, but they did not know what to dispose of and how to coordinate them, and items that could be used were also subject to disposal. I was often there. Many people did not feel that fashion would lead to sustainability. From this, it can be inferred that some people think that fashion is a waste, and some people do not enjoy fashion, and that an appropriate choice can be a proposal to the industry. Keywords: Fashionable sustainability, personal stylists, disposal Current Status and Issues of Fashionable Sustainability from The Wardrobe Survey Professional Institute of International Fashion Eriko Matsuoka¹ ¹Professional Institute of International Fashion Corresponding author: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 110
21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST Abstract: The homemaking service industry plays an important role in improving people's life quality, promoting employment, and expanding domestic demands. Based on the homemaking service demand data collected by Baidu Index, this paper measures the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of homemaking service demand in 285 cities in China from 2012 to 2018 at multiple scales and uses multiple linear regression model to quantitatively explore its influencing factors. The results are as follows: 1) Urban homemaking service demand in China is increasing year by year from 2012 to 2018, and the regional difference is narrowing, which could be divided into two stages: "rapid growth stage" and "high stability stage". At the same time, the demand for urban homemaking services is dominated by low and medium-low types and shows obvious "core-periphery" characteristics with the central city as the core. 2) The homemaking service demand in cities of China presents a declining trend from Eastern China to Western China. The intraregional difference is always greater than that of the interregional. The homemaking service demand shows an inverted pyramid cluster growth characteristics at different types of urban agglomerations, which the order from high to low is the national-level urban agglomerations, the regional-level urban agglomerations, the provincial-level urban agglomerations, the areas surrounding the urban agglomerations, and forms a hierarchical structure at different-tier cities, which the order from high to low is first-tier cities, new first-tier cities, second-tier cities, third-tier cities, fourth-tier cities, fifth-tier cities. 3) Supply and demand conditions affect the demand for homemaking services together. The economic development level and industrial structure affect the supply scale and quality of homemaking services, while the population size, residents' consumption, and income level affect the demand scale and residents' payable ability. Finally, this paper discusses how to improve the homemaking service consumption demand and expand homemaking demand, in order to provide a theoretical basis and practical reference for promoting the quality and capacity of the homemaking service industry and implementing the strategy of expanding domestic demand. Keywords: Urban homemaking service demand, Income level, resident consumption, population size, economic development level, network attention. Spatiotemporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Urban Homemaking Service Demand in China based on Network Attention Zhao Yuan¹, Xiong Xiaoyan¹ & Yan Jiyao¹ ¹Jinling College,Nanjing Normal University,Nanjing 210097,Jiangsu,China Corresponding author: [email protected] 111
Abstract: This study clarified the possibility of “ecoeat”, a food loss reduction shop, leads to food loss reduction. The amount of food waste in Japan was about 25 million tons per year of which, about 6 million tons was food loss (2018). The problem is that it costs a lot of money to dispose of a large amount of waste, including food loss, and that CO2 is emitted during the disposal of waste. Therefore in 2019, Japan promulgated and enforced the Food Loss Reduction Promotion Act to reduce food loss. In addition, there are also efforts by food loss reduction shops by private companies. These food loss reduction shops buy pick up and sell food and beverages that are scheduled to be discarded as well as food that is still safe and delicious even if it has expired, free of charge. These stores can be used by any person, which leads to activities to reduce food loss and help the needy. However, the level of awareness and usage of food loss reduction stores is not clear. Therefore, I conducted a questionnaire survey of university students, the young generation responsible for the future, on their awareness of the SDGs, food loss, food loss reduction shops, etc. As a result, although they are interested in SDGs and food loss, it turns out that food loss reduction shops are not well known. And as a condition for using a food loss reduction shop, it was mentioned that it is in an easy place to go and an atmosphere that is easy to enter. These results, this study proposed 3 activities in order to raise awareness of food loss using SNS, putting posters and flyers at our business partner’s retail store, and management of “ecoeat” by university students. Keywords: Food loss, ecoeat, food loss reduction shop The Possibility of “Ecoeat” to Reduce Food Loss Yu Uno¹ & Akemi Saito¹ ¹Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts Corresponding author: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 112
21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST Abstract: COVID-19 has brought major changes to people's overall lives, including their income and consumption activities. As of 2020, when the first confirmed case of COVID-19 occurred in Korea, the real income of households was reported to have increased compared to 2019, but in the case of income level compared to the minimum cost of living, the middle, and lower class deteriorated. In this study, in order to analyze the sustainability of fashion consumption after COVID-19, changes in sustainable fashion consumption behavior and consumption expenditure of fashion products before (2018~2019) and after (2020~2021) COVID-19 were analyzed. Prior research and literature review, and secondary data from the household income and expenditure survey of the National Statistical Portal (KOSIS, www.kosis.kr) were analyzed. of national statistics. The household was categorized by generations such as Gen Z, Gen M, Gen X, Baby Boomer, and Silent Generation, and the household income status was identified by the income quintile. The results of the study are as follows. First, in consumer behavior for sustainable fashion consumption, sustainable fashion trends, online platform consumption, expansion of the use of onemile wear and home wear, and use of pastel tones and monotones appeared. Second, the proportion of fashion consumption expenditure to income before and after COVID-19 significantly decreased, and the concentration of fashion consumption expenditure according to generation also differed significantly, but the concentration of fashion consumption expenditure by the income quintile was not significant. However, the difference in fashion consumption expenditure was proportional to income level and consumption scale. Keywords: Sustainability, Covid-19, fashion consumption, fashion consumption behavior Sustainability of Fashion Consumption After COVID-19 Mi Young Son¹ ¹Dept of Human Ecology in Korea National Open University Corresponding author: [email protected] 113
Abstract: Recently, infection-protective clothing has been required for infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and emerging infectious diseases at world medical facilities. While protective clothing protects the human body from various hazards, it also causes heat stress and discomfort. Focusing on the undershirt when wearing infection-protective clothing, we examined whether the undershirt of different materials affects physiological and psychological responses from physical property evaluation of the fabrics and wearing experiment. The five-summer short-sleeve underwear which is commercially available and used in the experiment are C (100% cotton), W (100%wool), RCP (rayon/ cotton/ polyurethane 50/40/10), RP (rayon/ polyurethane 95/5), NCuP (nylon/ cupra/ polyurethane 59/31/10). Subjects (five healthy females aged 21-31 years) were asked to sit and walk while wearing undershirts inside protective clothing in an artificial climate chamber at 23°C and 50% RH. The body temperature, skin temperatures, microclimate inside clothes, sweat rate, weight of clothes, amount of body weight loss, and subjective votes were measured. We measured the mechanical and thermal moisture properties of the materials of undershirts. Correlations were obtained between the comfort sensation and the thermal sensation, humidity, thickness, clo value, and amount of sweat. 100% cotton or cotton blend fabrics are thick and highly absorbent, so they get wet and increase discomfort after exercise. These results suggest that in the range of insensible transpiration, wool and cupra blend materials with excellent moisture permeability are suitable, and NCuP with excellent quick-drying properties is suitable when perspiration is involved. A device that allows moisture to escape from clothing is necessary during exercise. In order to estimate the feeling of wearing from the material properties, it is necessary to evaluate the mechanical heat and moisture properties of the fabric in hot and humid conditions. Keyword: Protective clothing, NCuP, various hazards, materials undershirts Relationship between Material Characteristics of Undershirts and Thermal Comfort in Protective Clothing Yukiko Uchida¹ ¹Faculty of Health and Welfare Takasaki University of Health and Welfare Nakaorui, Japan Corresponding author: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 114
21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST Abstract: Leaves of Allium cepa L. (fresh onion leaves) are a food waste with a short shelf-life, which is discarded in Japan. Their nutritional and sensory properties are similar to that of several Allium species, with the potential to be a valuable new food resource. However, reports on the characterization of their nutritional and sensory properties are scarce. This study evaluated the usefulness of fresh onion leaves, characterized their antioxidant and sensory properties and examined their usage method. Three cultivars of fresh onion leaves used were the Super-up, Kazusa No. 13, and Ebisu-dama. The antioxidant and sensory properties of fresh onion leaves were compared with the Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum L.) leaves, a vegetable similar to fresh onion leaves. Additionally, to improve the shelf-life of the fresh onion leaves, they were dried and evaluated for their storage stability. The antioxidant activities in fresh onion leaves were similar to those of the Welsh onion leaves. It contained higher antioxidant levels, including total phenolic content, quercetin, total vitamin C, β-carotene, and chlorophylls. The sensory evaluation results revealed that the color of preference in fresh onion leaf was lower than in Welsh onion leaf. However, the scores of intensities (texture, sweetness, pungency, and aroma), preferences (texture, aftertaste, and taste), and overall judgement was unchanged between the samples. Furthermore, the dried fresh onion leaves had higher antioxidant activities, but their water activity and viable bacterial counts were low until week 12 of the storage period. Fresh onion leaves are potentially useful as a new food resource and an excellent dietary source of antioxidants. Additionally, the drying process improved the shelf-life of the fresh onion leaves. Keywords: Fresh onion (Allium cepa L.) leaves, antioxidant property, sensory property, drying process, and shelf-life. Evaluating the Usefulness of Fresh Onion Leaves as a New Food Resources in Japan Masahiro Yuasa¹, Mayuko Ueno², Koji Kawabeta², Maho Morikawa³, Momoe Uemura², Tetsuhiro Matsuzawa², Ryoko Shimada⁴ & Mihoko Tominaga⁵ ¹Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, Kobe City, Hyogo, Japan ²Department of Nutritional Science, Faculty of Nursing and Nutrition, University of Nagasaki, Nishi-Sonogi-gun, Nagasaki, Japan ³Graduate School of Human Health Science, University of Nagasaki, Nishi-Sonogi-gun, Nagasaki, Japan ⁴School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo, Himeji City, Hyogo, Japan ⁵Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, Higashi- Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan Corresponding author: [email protected] 115
Abstract Sustainability has recently been emphasized in home economics education in Korea and Japan. The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare the learning elements and achievement standards based on the ESD concepts, focusing on the resource management area of the current national home economics curricula of Korea and Japan. Six ESD concepts (diversity, interaction, finiteness, fairness, cooperation, and responsibility) were used for analysis. In both countries, interaction was reflected the most, and diversity and finiteness were hardly reflected. Interaction was reflected in that consumer problems were related to various environments and contexts in both countries. Regarding interaction, Japan focused on individual and family consumption, and it was reflected in terms of consumption being the relationship or agreement between buyer and seller, while Korea focused on youth consumption. In both countries, fairness was reflected in terms of exercising consumer rights, cooperation was reflected in terms of that students work together to conduct consumption behavior considering the environment. Responsibility was reflected in the practice of responsible consumption behavior. In conclusion, both countries emphasized that consumer life is related to the context of society, economy, and environment, and focused on collaboration and practice in solving consumer life problems. However, due to the lack of diversity in the curricula of both countries, various perspectives on consumer life culture should be supplemented, and since there is a lack of finiteness, the limitedness of resources should be recognized. As a result, students can realize a sustainable lifestyle through home economics classes. Keywords: comparative analysis, education for sustainable development (ESD), home economics national curriculum, Korea and Japan, resource management Comparing Resource Management of Korean and Japanese Home Economics Curricula through Six ESD Concepts Nan Sook Yu¹ & Hyojung Jung² ¹Dept. of Home Economics Education, Korea University, Republic of Korea ²Faculty of Education, Shinshu University, Japan Corresponding author: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 116
21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST 117 Students’ Perceptions and Preferences Towards Novel Meats Soo, Li Mei Johannah¹, Kansal, Sanjoli¹, The, Rui En Justine¹ & Loh, Xin Yi Jamie¹ ¹National Institute of Education/Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Corresponding author: [email protected] Abstract: With technological advances in the food industry, novel meat, such as plant based meat and lab grown meat, are becoming common in the market. Such alternative food for animal meat is deemed as a solution to the stresses on the environment and resources that is associated with livestock farming. However, such products are relatively new to consumers, especially lab grown meat, and we need to learn about consumer perception. The aim of this research is to investigate students’ perceptions and preferences towards novel meats. In this research, 210 students aged 14 to 16 from a Singapore secondary school were surveyed. The results showed that for plant-based meat, if the product was safer, more nutritious, higher quality, more available, more environmental benefits, and abiding to dietary restrictions and decrease in price, might lead to an increased willingness to consume plant-based meat. Increases in peer pressure and advertising did not increase the willingness to consume plant-based meat. If the product was made in Singapore and featured more on the news did not lead to increased willingness to consume lab grown meat. Additionally, students were more inclined to consuming plant-based meat than lab grown meat. This research provided insights on how our youth perceived novel meat. In turn, Home Economics curriculum can be designed to provide our young consumers with the correct knowledge and instilling sound values towards novel products. Keywords: Novel meat, plant-based, consumer perception
Abstract: In recent years, emerging infectious diseases such as Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EVD) and novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have become problematic. At the early stages of an emerging infectious disease, when the characteristics of the disease remain relatively unknown, healthcare workers who first respond to infected patients must wear PPE to prevent secondary infections. Additionally, healthcare workers must also perform high-activity work while wearing PPE, such as assisting in patient transfer and precision work, such as treating patients. According to a survey of healthcare workers, one problem associated with wearing protective clothing is related to heat stress, such as feeling “hot”. Further, problems identified as related to movement included “difficult to move”. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of wearing protective clothing of different materials and designs on nursing movement using inertial sensors. A total of four dressing conditions were used: three types of protective clothing (referred to as TY, TC, and TC2, respectively) and no protective clothing. Eight healthy adult males were asked to repeat three simplified nursing movements (flexion of the upper limbs during IV infusion, two postures during patient movement, and crouching) five times in each dressing condition. Inertial sensor data were recorded during each nursing movement. Compared to the patients without protective clothing, the joint angles during upper raising and forward bending were smaller when wearing protective clothing. There was no difference in movement time among the four clothing conditions. It was suggested that the angle of movement is limited by the protective clothing. The design of protective clothing needs to be improved. Keywords: Protective clothing, infection control, inertial sensors design Evaluation of Nursing Movements While Wearing Protective Clothing Using Inertial Sensors Ayano Dempoya¹, Yukiko Uchida², Tomoko Koshiba³ & Michiko Morimoto⁴ ¹Kanagawa University ²Takasaki University of Health and Welfare ³Former Bunka Gakuen University ⁴Okayama Prefectural University Corresponding author: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 118
Abstract: Gender mainstreaming and women's empowerment are emphasized as an independent goal included in the Sustainable Development Goals that the international community must achieve together and as a strategy to achieve other goals. Accordingly, most countries have national development plans and various programs related to gender mainstreaming and women's empowerment, but many countries, including Asia, still have various gender issues due to socio-cultural structural factors. Tanzania, which is approached as an example in this study, also publishes a "national development strategy" every five years, and recent reports include equal opportunities for education and training, reduced gender discrimination, women's property ownership, and GBV reduction. However, patriarchal culture, socioeconomic structure, and early marriage culture still remain, and women are vulnerable in all social systems and cultures. Accordingly, 39 female and male civil servants belonging to about 15 multiple ministries in Tanzania were trained on the theme of strengthening leadership capabilities to make gender mainstream and strengthen women's capabilities. A post-questionnaire was conducted six months after the training to confirm the effectiveness and continuity of the training. The survey consisted of changes in perception, effectiveness and application of programs, transition process of learning, difficulty in applying learning, and sedation situation of the action plan established. The main results are as follows. First, changes in perception of gender mainstreaming were identified positively. Second, there is a relatively low perception of the application of leadership and negotiation skills. Third, the biggest difficulty for trainees to carry out certain activities was the lack of budget and opportunities to apply the program effect, and an inappropriate work environment. In conclusion, providing training to enhance gender awareness and leadership for public officials from multiple ministries can be a prerequisite for achieving gender mainstreaming of policies, and gender mainstreaming and women's competency training need to be expanded. Keywords: Gender mainstreaming; women’s empowerment; training for civil servants; Tanzania Effect Of Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Empowerment Training for Public Officials: Case of Tanzania Mee Sok Park¹, and Mi Young Kim²* 1*Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea 2Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea Corresponding author:[email protected] 119 21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST
Abstract: Background and objectives: In Japan, the elderly population and the number of elderly nursing home residents are increasing. Age-related decline in swallowing function and loss of appetite can mean that elderly people become malnourished. Their malnutrition needs to be improved so that they can build limb muscle mass and strength and maintain activities of daily living to help prevent the need for nursing care. This two-part study investigated the consumption of protein food products among a sample elderly population and the consumption and texture analysis of protein sweet snacks prepared with whey protein, which is easily digestible and effective in promoting muscle synthesis snacks, designed for nutrition improvement of elderly nursing home residents. A questionnaire survey was conducted on the consumption of protein food products with 112 community-dwelling elderly participants. 2) Twenty-one protein sweet snacks were cooked, then the texture (hardness, cohesiveness, and adhesiveness) of them was measured using a creepmeter. The results were evaluated according to the Dysphagia Diet Pyramid, which classifies dysphagia into six levels (0–5). Snack consumption was investigated among 100 elderly nursing home residents and 35 elderly day care users. Overall, 12.5% of respondents used protein food products. 2) The protein sweet snacks prepared were 14 types of jellies and puddings, 6 types of cakes, and 1 type of Japanese confectionery. Participants consumed 81.8% to 98.0% (mean, 91.0%) of the 21 snacks. Consumption tended to be higher for jellies and puddings than for cakes. Classification of the proteinsweet snacks ranged from level 0 to level 5 on the Dysphagia Diet Pyramid. The questionnaire results suggest that most community-dwelling elderly people do not consume protein food products, but elderly nursing home residents and day care users could eat almost all of the prepared protein sweet snacks regardless of texture. Keywords: Elderly, nutrition improvement, protein food products, sweet snacks, texture Texture Analysis and Consumption of Whey Protein Sweet Snacks Prepared for Elderly Nutritional Care in Japan Momoko Kasuya¹, Masami Maeno², Reika Matsuda³, Natsumi Yoshida⁴, Yuka Tachibana⁵, Atsuko Kiyama⁶, & Naoko Komenami⁷ ¹,⁵Graduate School of Food and Nutrition, Kyoto Women’s University ²Nukumorinosato, Long-Term Care Health Facility ³,⁴,⁶,⁷Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Kyoto Women’s University INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 120
121 21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST Abstract: Background and objectives: Balanced meals are important for athletes to help them improve the effectiveness of training and control their body weight so that they can perform at their best in competitions. However, managing the quantity and content of their meals suited to various types of sports competitions, levels of competition, and training demands can be difficult. Many college student athletes live in apartments or dormitories and it has been reported that their lack of knowledge about nutrition and cooking results in them not getting the recommended energy and nutrient intakes. Therefore, appropriate nutritional education is needed to improve this situation for athletes. In this study, the “Plastic Container Method” is proposed in which staple foods, main dishes, and side dishes are packed in a plastic container in a volume ratio of 2:1:1, resulting in proper portion sizes and nutritionally balanced meals. The study examines using this method with college student athletes. Ten female college student athletes were asked to pack staple foods, main dishes, and side dishes at a ratio of 2:1:1 in an 800-mL plastic container. The Japanese Standard Tables of Food Composition 2020 (8th revision) were used to calculate energy, nutrient content, and protein: fat: carbohydrate (P: F: C) ratio of the individual meals. The average energy intake from the meal packed using this method was 746±59 kcal, which is close to satisfying the “1 mL = 1 kcal” ratio. The PFC ratio was 16.7%:21.8%:61.5%, indicating that the meals were within the dietary reference range. These results suggest that nutritional education using the proposed “Plastic Container Method” might be useful for athletes to eat balanced meals satisfying the necessary energy, protein, fat, and carbohydrate intakes. Keywords: Nutritional education, Athletes, Balanced meal, Plastic container, Energy intake Proposal of the “Plastic Container Method” for Nutritional Education in Athletes Naoko Komenami¹, Marika Sakurai², Chinami Taniguchi³, Ai Funai⁴, Ryo Kinoshita⁵, Rina Kihara⁶, & Kayoko Yamazaki⁷ ¹,²,³,⁴,⁵,⁶Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Kyoto Women’s University, ⁷Osaka Christian College Corresponding author: [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 21 ST ARAHE BIENNIAL 122 Abstract: Food groups and food balance guides vary depending on their culture and the foods consumed in their counties. Therefore, universal common nutrition education tools do not exist. In the case of Japan, foods and meals are generally categorized according to their nutritional characteristics of macro-and micro-nutrients such as carbohydrate-rich and protein-rich food. However, foods that contain several nutrients like milk, egg, and beans are difficult to categorize and it causes confusion in nutrition education. This study aimed to develop a universal three-dimensional (3D) digital visualizing system of nutritional values in food and meals. The system will enable all kinds of people, regardless of their ages and languages, to understand using the visualization of nutritional characteristics by the size of the ball and the spectrum of color. The energy of the food was expressed by the size of the ball, and macronutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, and lipids were expressed as yellow, red, and blue according to their ratio. Firstly, we developed a two-dimensional (2D) ball (prototype) to know the visuality and comprehensibility and improved by reflecting the feedback from 10 home economics teachers. After that, we developed a 3D ball visualization system (implement type) available for rotation operation. The material was assessed by 166 junior high school students in all grades. Approximately half of the students were interested in the material (51.2%) and wanted to learn nutrition using it (44.6%). Some students commented that visualizing nutritional characteristics was interesting and colorful, and digital tools available for manipulating by themselves and learning by PC were effective for understanding the nutrition concept. On the other hand, free-answer results showed that new material was complicated and difficult for junior high school students. Further improvement is needed to understand it easier and handier for students. Keywords: Three-dimensional (3D) nutrition visualization, digital system, nutrition education, food group Development of a Three-Dimensional Digital Visualizing System of Nutritional Values in Food and Meals Yuko Caballero¹ & Tomoko Akatuska² ¹,²Cooperative Faculty of Education, Utsunomiya University Corresponding author: [email protected]
Abstract: Background and objectives: According to the United Nations report “World Population Prospects 2022”, the proportion of the world’s population aged ≥65 years is growing faster than that <65 years. A Japanese government survey revealed that the elderly accounted for 28.9% the Japanese population as of October 2022. In addition, the number of users of longterm care insurance services in Japan has increased approximately 3.4-fold in the 20 years since its inception, making it an indispensable part of care for the elderly. To reduce medical and long-term care costs, long-term care facilities are required to prevent malnutrition and deterioration of the care level required. Based on dietary intake survey data of long-term care facility residents from 2011 to 2014, this study examined the relationship of dietary intakes with physical characteristics, care status, duration of stay, and denture usage. Participants were 167 residents of two long-term care facilities. A dietary survey using the weighing method was conducted every 2 months from May to November each year covering various food types, and both energy and nutrient intakes were calculated. The results showed a positive correlation of energy and protein intake with the rate of change in body weight for those who consumed a regular diet, suggesting that 31 kcal/kg body weight and 1.1 g protein/kg body weight are necessary to maintain body weight, corresponding to a 0% rate of change during 6 months. For regular meals, the results of multiple regression analysis also confirmed an association of dietary intake rate with body weight, dementia, and length of stay. It is considered desirable to provide meals that not only consider body weight but also take into account the above factors in an individualized manner. Keywords: Elderly, Long-term care, Dietary survey, Body weight changes, Energy intake, Protein intake Nutritional Intakes and Body Weight Changes in Long-Term Care Facility Residents Yuka Tachibana¹, Masami Maeno², Kana Nakamura³, Yuri Tatsuta⁴, Mai Kobayashi⁵, Momoko Kasuya⁶, Kihoko Banba⁷, Naoko Komenami⁸ ¹,⁶Graduate School of Food and Nutrition, Kyoto Women’s University ²Nukumorinosato, Long-Term Care Health Facility ³,⁴,⁵,⁸Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Kyoto Women’s University ⁷Vihara Jyujo, Special Nursing Home for the Elderly Corresponding author: [email protected] 123 21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ST
21 ARAHE BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 2O23 ST www.arahe2023.mahe.org.my Thank you authors, participants, speakers, Asia Home Economics Associations, performers, sponsors, exhibitors and donors for contributing to the success of the ARAHE Congress 2023 in Malaysia. A special thanks to the MAHE Organising Committees, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris ARAHE EC and IFHE EC. Without you we chould not orchestracted this Congress. A BIG applause to all and let's network and collabrate.