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Effects of a Family Approach Using Rein- forcement of Functional Communication In Families With a Schizophrenic Patient (가족치료가 정실분열증 환자의 상호작용 증진에 미치는 효과 분석 -의사소통 강화를 통한 가족치료-)

  • 최연자
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.177-183
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    • 1987
  • This study investigated and evaluated a method effectively promote a communication function in families with a schizophrenic patient and the patients' interaction, by a family approach using reinforcement of functional communication between patients and their parents. The subjects of the study were patients receiving treatment in Won Gwang University Mental Hospital from July 1985 to July 1986, and their families. In the experimental group, a family approach using reinforcement of functional communication twice a week was taught. Each of the six sessions took sixty minutes, during which the interviews and questionaires were carried out. The total number of patients receiving treatment in the hospital at that time, 42, were divided by a systematic method into 20families in an experimental group and 22 in a control group. The results from testing the hypotheses established in this study, to analyse the effects of family approach through reinforcement of functional communication, are as follows; The results of the test of the first hypothesis are shown in Table 1. “patients and their parents in an experimental group receiving group training in reinforcement of functional communication will show a greater degree of interaction than those of the control group” was supported. Significant differences included Main Effects p<.001, Interactions p<.001 and Explained p<.001 in the interactions of patients, and mothers. Scores were higher for the experimental group after the treatment as well as higher than the control group.

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A new type notched slab approach for timber-concrete composite construction: Experimental and numerical investigation

  • Yilmaz, Semih;Karahasan, Olguhan Sevket;Altunisik, Ahmet Can;Vural, Nilhan;Demir, Serhat
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.81 no.6
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    • pp.737-750
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    • 2022
  • Timber-Concrete Composite construction system consists of combining timber beam or deck and concrete with different connectors. Different fastener types are used in Timber-Concrete Composite systems. In this paper, the effects of two types of fasteners on structural behavior are compared. First, the notches were opened on timber beam, and combined with reinforced concrete slab by fasteners. This system is called as Notched Connection System. Then, timber beam and reinforced concrete slab were combined by new type designed fasteners in another model. This system is called as Notched-Slab Approach. Two laboratory models were constructed and bending tests were performed to examine the fasteners' effectiveness. Bending test results have shown that heavy damage to concrete slab occurs in Notched Connection System applications and the system becomes unusable. However, in Notched-Slab Approach applications, the damage concentrated on the fastener in the metal notch created in the slab, and no damage occurred in the concrete slab. In addition, non-destructive experimental measurements were conducted to determine the dynamic characteristics. To validate the experimental results, initial finite element models of both systems were constituted in ANSYS software using orthotropic material properties, and numerical dynamic characteristics were calculated. Finite element models of Timber-Concrete Composite systems are updated to minimize the differences by manual model updating procedure using some uncertain parameters such as material properties and boundary conditions.

Shear strength model for reinforced concrete beam-column joints based on hybrid approach

  • Parate, Kanak N.;Kumar, Ratnesh
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.377-398
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    • 2019
  • Behavior of RC beam-column joint is very complex as the composite material behaves differently in elastic and inelastic range. The approaches generally used for predicting joint shear strength are either based on theoretical, strut-and-tie or empirical methods. These approaches are incapable of predicting the accurate response of the joint for entire range of loading. In the present study a new generalized RC beam-column joint shear strength model based on hybrid approach i.e. combined strut-and-tie and empirical approach has been proposed. The contribution of governing parameters affecting the joint shear strength under compression has been derived from compressive strut approach whereas; the governing parameters active under tension has been extracted from empirical approach. The proposed model is applicable for various conditions such as, joints reinforced either with or without shear reinforcement, joints with wide beam or wide column, joints with transverse beams and slab, joints reinforced with X-bars, different anchorage of beam bar, and column subjected to various axial loading conditions. The joint shear strength prediction of the proposed model has been compared with 435 experimental results and with eleven popular models from literature. In comparison to other eleven models the prediction of the proposed model is found closest to the experimental results. Moreover, from statistical analysis of the results, the proposed model has the least coefficient of variation. The proposed model is simple in application and can be effectively used by designers.

The effects of balanced English approach program on five-year-old children's English reading and writing Ability (균형적 영어접근 프로그램이 만5세 유아의 읽기와 쓰기능력에 미치는 영향)

  • Cha, Kyong Na;Bae, Jae Jung;Chung, Chung Hee
    • Korean Journal of Childcare and Education
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.57-81
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the balanced English approach program on five-year-old children's English reading and writing ability. For this study, two classes consisting of five-year-old children in HATBEAT kindergarten in D city were selected. One class was designated as the experimental group and the other as the control group. The balanced English approach program was performed on the experimental group but not on the control group. The balanced English approach program was carried out for 8 weeks. The experimental procedures were in the order of pre-test, the experimental treatment, and post-test. The result of the experiment was evaluated by comparing the pre-test and post-test results. Analysis of data was performed by ANCOVA. The result of the study are as follows. First, in the English reading ability, the experimental group was more enhanced than the control group. Also, for sub-factors of English reading such as alphabet and English word reading ability, the experimental group was more enhanced than the control group. However, in the English book reading ability as a sub- factor of the English reading, there was not much difference in the result between the experimental group and the control group. Second, in the English writing ability, the experimental group were more enhanced than the control group.

Analysis of decimation techniques to improve computational efficiency of a frequency-domain evaluation approach for real-time hybrid simulation

  • Guo, Tong;Xu, Weijie;Chen, Cheng
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.1197-1220
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    • 2014
  • Accurate actuator tracking is critical to achieve reliable real-time hybrid simulation results for earthquake engineering research. The frequency-domain evaluation approach provides an innovative way for more quantitative post-simulation evaluation of actuator tracking errors compared with existing time domain based techniques. Utilizing the Fast Fourier Transform the approach analyzes the actuator error in terms of amplitude and phrase errors. Existing application of the approach requires using the complete length of the experimental data. To improve the computational efficiency, two techniques including data decimation and frequency decimation are analyzed to reduce the amount of data involved in the frequency-domain evaluation. The presented study aims to enhance the computational efficiency of the approach in order to utilize it for future on-line actuator tracking evaluation. Both computational simulation and laboratory experimental results are analyzed and recommendations on the two decimation factors are provided based on the findings from this study.

An Integrated Approach for Loading an Scheduling of a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS 부하할당과 일정계획에 대한 통합적 접근법)

  • Woo, Sang-Bok;Kim, Ki-Tae;Chung, Dae-Yeong;Park, Jin-Woo
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.298-309
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    • 1999
  • In this study, we attempt to solve the loading and scheduling problems of an FMS in an integrated manner. We propose an integrated approach and its solution methodologies which can fully exploit the flexibility of an FMS effectively and make decisions about tool allocation, machine selection, and job sequencing simultaneously. The proposed approach consists of two main modules : 'schedule generating module' which makes partial schedules and 'tool-allocation checking module' which investigates the feasibility of tool-allocation for unscheduled tasks. Utilizing two interacting modules, we can finally settle the loading and scheduling problems. Experimental results show that in most cases the proposed integrated approach outperforms existing hierarchical approaches in the scheduling performance and the computational time required. In addition to that, the difference between the two approaches tends to increase when the number of part types and the number of alternative machines increase and the tool constraints become tight. To conclude, the experimental results show that the proposed approach is a viable one for solving practical problems.

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Effects of the Project Approach on Social Development of Children With and Without Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms (프로젝트 접근법이 장애통합교실의 일반유아와 장애유아의 사회성발달에 미치는 효과)

  • Kim, Soo Young;Chung, Chung Hee;Kim, Joo Youn
    • Korean Journal of Child Studies
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.229-245
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    • 2005
  • This study examines the effects of project approach to promote social development of children with and without disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Participants in this study were 22 children with disabilities and 86 children without disabilities enrolled in 4 classes at two inclusive daycare centers. The experimental group implemented the project approach and the control group followed a traditional early childhood curriculum. An ANCOVA was conducted with mean difference scores in pre- and posttests between experimental and control groups. Significant differences between control and treatment groups existed in social development of children without disabilities, but no significant changes were found in children with disabilities. From the findings, we inferred that the project approach is an effective curriculum model for inclusion. Implications for classroom practices and recommendations for future research were suggested.

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Lower Eyelid Retraction and Scleral Show induced by Subciliary Approach in Inferior Orbital Rim Fracture (안와하연 골절에서 눈썹하절개 경로를 통한 접근 후 발생하는 하안검 뒤당김과 공막의 노출)

  • Park, Yong Joon
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.34 no.6
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    • pp.724-728
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: The objective of this study is to prevent postoperative lower eyelid retraction and scleral show. There are several approaches for orbital rim reconstruction. But these techniques are sometimes difficult to perform, and have some merits and faults. Maybe most common unwanted and unpleasant result that we have experienced by subciliary incision preseptal approach is the lower eyelid retraction and the scleral show. Therefore, I want to find out the causes and the solutions for such complication. We must know the mechanics for those unpleasant result first of all. Methods: We conducted a comparison of postoperative photographs between retroseptal approach group and preseptal approach group, both with subciliary incision. In experimental retroseptal group, incision was applied at subciliary region. After elevating skin flap to preserve pretarsal muscle, not with muscle flap elevation, but direct oblique incision through the muscle, retroseptal dissection was applied to the ROOF and the septum. Fixating fracture line, periosteal and septal repair was followed by skin repair. The light compressive dressings and protection were kept in place for 7 days. The effectiveness of this operative method was made comparison with control group which the preseptal approach was applied to, by postoperative 2nd week and 2nd month. Results: Author's technique had been used in 20 patients and control group was composed of 50 patients over 19months period. There were better results in experimental group than in control group and all of experimental group had no complaint about the lower eyelid retraction and the scleral show. Conclusion: It must be known about the reason of the lower eyelid retraction and the scleral show induced by subciliary and preseptal approach. Mechanically it can be easily proved. And the solution maybe will be easier if we get more information about the mechanics. I recommend the retroseptal subciliary approach

Physical Model and Numerical Simulation Approach of Steam Flow and Heat Transfer of Pannier-arrangement Condensers

  • Hou, Pingli;Yu, Maozheng
    • 한국연소학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.11a
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    • pp.109-116
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    • 2004
  • Through analysing the influence of steam flow direction on the liquid formation and motion behavior in the condenser shell side, the physical model for existing numerical simulation program of condenser is improved by introducing the correlations for flow resistance and condensation heat exchange coefficient in which the influences of steam flow direction are considered according to the available experimental data. Thus a more suitable and general condenser simulation approach is presented and a new condenser calculation program is developed. With the experimental data of a pannier- arrangement experimental condenser, the adaptability of the new condenser simulation approach is verified. General characteristics of this type of condenser are also revealed.

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Comparative analysis of fatigue assessment considering hydroelastic response using numerical and experimental approach

  • Kim, Beom-il;Jung, Byung-hoon
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.76 no.3
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    • pp.355-365
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    • 2020
  • In this study, considering the hydroelastic response represented by the springing and whipping phenomena, we propose a method of estimating the fatigue damage in the longitudinal connections of ships. First, we screened the design sea states using a load transfer function based on the frequency domain. We then conducted a time domain fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis using WISH-FLEX, an in-house code based on the weakly nonlinear approach. To obtain an effective and robust analytical result of the hydroelastic response, we also conducted an experimental model test with a 1/50-scale backbone-based model of a ship, and compared the experimental results with those obtained from the FSI analysis. Then, by combining the results obtained from the hydroelastic response with those obtained from the numerical fatigue analysis, we developed a fatigue damage estimation method. Finally, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed method, we evaluated the fatigue strength for the longitudinal connections of the real ship and compared it with the results obtained from the model tests.