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ISSN 1738-2548 · Aerospace Medical Association of Korea · 150 articles in the index
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Toward Precision Aerospace Medicine: A Multi-Level Framework for +Gz Tolerance and Pilot Safety
Modern avionics automation, including systems such as Ground Collision Avoidance System and Automatic Collision Avoidance System, is fundamentally designed to enhance aircraft safety and ensure human-centered operational safety. However, as flight platforms evolve toward sixth-generation…
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Phylogenetic Solutions to the Radiosensitivity of the Primordial Follicle Pool
Ionizing radiation presents a significant risk during long duration spaceflight. Unlike the renewal of the male germ line, female reproductive capacity relies on a finite and non-renewable pool of primordial follicles. This reserve is subjected to stochastic DNA damage and double-strand breaks…
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Prevalence of Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases in Korea Military Pilots Aged Over 40 Years: A Screening Endoscopy-Based Study
Purpose: This study investigated the prevalence of upper gastrointestinal (GI) diseases among Korea military pilots aged over 40 years using screening upper GI endoscopy, with the aim of providing foundational data to inform aviation medicine policies. Methods : : We retrospectively reviewed…
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Analysis of Cabin Work Situations in Flight Attendant Injury Cases during Cruise-Phase Turbulence Accidents
Purpose: To describe cabin work situations recorded in flight attendant injury cases during cruise-phase turbulence accidents and identify practical considerations for cabin safety management and aerospace-medical prevention. Methods : : Fifty selected National Transportation Safety Board reports…
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Structural Risk Analysis in Night Vision Goggles-Based Night Wildfire Suppression Helicopter Operations
Purpose: This study analyzes structural risks in night vision goggles (NVG)-based night wildfire suppression helicopter operations from a structural risk perspective rather than attributing accidents to isolated pilot errors, aiming to identify the mechanisms through which such risks are generated…
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Editorial for Vol. 36, No. 3
Volume 36, Issue 3 of this journal features a total of five articles, comprising three Original Articles, one Review Article, and one Brief Communication. By subject matter, the issue covers studies on military pilots' health management and flight fitness, a discussion on pilots' physiological…
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Proposals for Enhancing Safety Management Measures for Mid-To-Large-Sized Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Purpose: This foundational research aims to improve safety management for mid-tolarge- sized Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) by identifying perceived safety-impeding items and preventing human-factor accidents. Methods: Utilizing the Human Factors Analysis…
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A Conceptual Fatigue Risk Management Model for Short-Haul Duty Cycles in Urban Air Mobility Operations
Purpose: Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations are characterized by repetitive short-haul missions, high-frequency duty cycles, and increasing automation dependency, which may generate fatigue patterns distinct from those observed in conventional aviation. This study aimed to propose a UAM-specific…
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Clinical Characteristics of Abnormal Pulmonary Function and Correlation with Chest Computed Tomography Findings in Army Rotary-Wing Pilots
Purpose: Our study’s goal was to evaluate the prevalence of abnormal pulmonary function among Republic of Korea Army rotary-wing pilots and to identify independent clinical risk factors and the utility of supplementary chest computed tomography (CT). Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out…
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A Study on the Application of Analysis Techniques to Enhance Aerospace Accident Investigation and Safety Analysis Capabilities: Focusing On 4M, Human Factors Analysis Classification System, Department of Energy, and Functional Resonance Analysis Method
Purpose: This study evaluates accident causality models—4M, Human Factors Analysis Classification Systems (HFACS), Department of Energy (DOE), and Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM)—to address the increasing complexity of aerospace systems. Methods: By analyzing the Space Shuttle…
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Decision-Making in Aerospace Medicine Research, Development, and Regulation: A Philosophical Primer
I present a primer for decision-making in contexts of aerospace-medical research, development, and regulation. For my purposes, I primarily draw from philosophical works concerning three issues: scientific objectivity and values; evidential pluralism and research methodology; and political economy…
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Editorial for Vol. 36, No. 2
A total of five articles are included in Volume 36, Issue 2 of this journal. By manuscript type, this issue consists of four original articles and one review article. In terms of subject matter, it includes one study on aerospace accident investigation and safety analysis, one study on the medical…
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Dialogue with Leading Researchers: Suggestions for the Development of Space Medicine in Korea
In the Fall Conference of the Korean Microgravity Society, the panel talk of space medicine was held on November 5th, 2025. Six medical experts participated, and they discussed the achievements and strategies of domestic research in space medicine, space technology development, space medicine…
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Neuro-Adaptive Cockpit Communication Support System: A Strategic Design Study and Safety Assurance Strategy for Air Traffic Control Communication
Purpose: Communication between air traffic control and pilots is the cornerstone of aviation safety. However, the increasing complexity of flight environments often leads to cognitive overload, particularly during critical flight phases. This study proposes the Neuro-Adaptive Aerospace Support…
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Prevalence and Aeromedical Implications of Cardiac Conduction Abnormalities in Korean Air Force Pilots: A Cross-Sectional Study
Purpose: Cardiac conduction abnormalities detected on electrocardiography are often asymptomatic and considered benign. However, in aviation medicine, they required careful evaluation because of the potential risk of sudden in-flight incapacitation. Data on their clinical significance among…
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The Value of the Video Head Impulse Test in Aerospace Medicine
The video head impulse test (vHIT) is an advanced diagnostic tool that provides objective, quantitative assessment of vestibulo-ocular reflex function across all six semicircular canals (SCCs). Its relevance in the aerospace domain is particularly notable, as the test operates within the 1–5 Hz…
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Revisiting the 1% Rule
The 1% rule has been introduced as a practical model for aeromedical risk acceptance to airworthiness risk. It has been incorporated into European Joint Aviation Authorities’ guidance, then endorsed by International Civil Aviation Organization as threshold of decision. Although it has served as an…
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Editorial for Vol. 36, No. 1
This issue of the Korean Journal of Aerospace and Environmental Medicine (Vol. 36, No. 1) presents five articles addressing emerging topics in aerospace medicine, aeromedical evaluation, and space medicine policy. An original article proposes a neuro-adaptive cockpit communication support system…
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Case Report: Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) poses a significant threat to aviation safety due to its insidious cognitive decline. The early stage, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), is challenging to detect in high-functioning individuals like pilots, yet any impairment requires strict aeromedical evaluation. This case…
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Stressors and Their Effects on Safety and Service Performance: An Integrative Review of Aviation Human Factors
In aviation, pilots and cabin crew are continually exposed to stressors such as fatigue, shift work, emotional labor, and role ambiguity, which undermine both safety and service performance. Yet, integrative reviews on their simultaneous effects remain limited. This study conducted a narrative…