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The Effect of Vespa simillima Extracts on Long-Term Memory and MK-801-Induced Learning Disability in Mice

  • Fujiwara, Yumiko;Kobayashi, Haruo;Kawai, Shigenao;Suzuki, Koichi
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.39-45
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    • 2007
  • Extracts of adult worker bodies of Vespa simillima in 2 % NaCl or acidified methanol were administered orally to mice for 70 days. Following this period, memory at one-day and one-month periods, and the effects on scopolamine-induced amnesia were examined using a step-through passive avoidance task. Changes in MK-801-induced disability after 8 days of training, and in memory one month after the trial were also assessed. Mice treated with the 2% NaCl extract showed significant improvement in memory in the behavioral tests one month after the trial, whereas mice receiving the extract in acidified methanol, did not differ from the controls in any trial. The results inidicate that Vespa simillima contains substances acting favorably on the cerebral functions of mammals.

A Study on the Continuing Education & Training Program for the Disabled Users Service Special Librarian (도서관장애인서비스 담당사서를 위한 계속교육 프로그램 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Hye-Joo
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.173-197
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of this study proposes continuing education program development for disability services librarian training. To this end, there was researched and analysed the Curriculum for the librarian disability service training courses and the library services with disability and LIS curriculums in abroad and domestic. Based on the research results obtained by the more comprehensive study developed a model for continuing education programs to strengthen disability services librarian competencies. Models were divided program is being offered to Track 1, 2. There are Education types which are organized cyber-shaped form of education training, set-type training, and was organized in blended learning.

Recent update on reading disability (dyslexia) focused on neurobiology

  • Kim, Sung Koo
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • v.64 no.10
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    • pp.497-503
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    • 2021
  • Reading disability (dyslexia) refers to an unexpected difficulty with reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader. Dyslexia is most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell. In this paper, I describe reading disabilities by focusing on their underlying neurobiological mechanisms. Neurobiological studies using functional brain imaging have uncovered the reading pathways, brain regions involved in reading, and neurobiological abnormalities of dyslexia. The reading pathway is in the order of visual analysis, letter recognition, word recognition, meaning (semantics), phonological processing, and speech production. According to functional neuroimaging studies, the important areas of the brain related to reading include the inferior frontal cortex (Broca's area), the midtemporal lobe region, the inferior parieto-temporal area, and the left occipitotemporal region (visual word form area). Interventions for dyslexia can affect reading ability by causing changes in brain function and structure. An accurate diagnosis and timely specialized intervention are important in children with dyslexia. In cases in which national infant development screening tests have been conducted, as in Korea, if language developmental delay and early predictors of dyslexia are detected, careful observation of the progression to dyslexia and early intervention should be made.

A Study on the ICT-based Disability Evaluation Applications for Special Needs Education (특수 교육을 위한 ICT 기반의 장애 평가 애플리케이션 연구)

  • Jeong, Jongmun;Jung, Daeyoung;Hwang, Mintae
    • Asia-pacific Journal of Multimedia Services Convergent with Art, Humanities, and Sociology
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.889-899
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    • 2017
  • Various efforts and technical development for integrating the ICT technologies to the area of special needs education have been continuing. In this paper we have studied and implemented various ICT-based disability evaluation websites and mobile applications for special needs education and also verified their usefulness from the field test at disability schools. The valuer can access the websites and mobile applications for autistic behavior or learning disability evaluation at the any places and by any devices such as laptop, PC, smartphone and tablet PC. And all the evalation results are stored into and managed at the server database and shared with websites and mobile applications to integrate together easily. From the study about disability evaluation and implementation results we have a confidence that they will be useful to support the seamless evaluation and the continuous monitoring services for the disabled at the special needs education fields.

Experience of e-Learning during Lockdown for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

  • Alharthi, Emad M.;Bagadood, Nizar H.
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.33-38
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    • 2022
  • This study examines the impact of e-learning on the educational level of students with intellectual disabilities from the viewpoint of their teachers. The study sample consisted of seven teachers: two working in primary school, two in middle school, and three in secondary school. The research applied a qualitative approach, using interviews with the participants. The results showed that the following are required for the effective use of e-learning: firstly, appropriate training courses need to be offered to teachers, students, and families and secondly, it is vital students are provided with the appropriate digital devices to maintain contact with their teachers. The study concludes by recommending the development of educational applications and/or programs capable of supporting teachers and students in their use of e-learning.

A Study about Factors Influencing on Awareness toward the People with Disabilities by Undergraduate Students (대학생의 장애인식에 영향을 미치는 요인)

  • Shin, Ga-In;Woo, Ye-Shin;Park, Hae Yean;Kim, Jung-Ran
    • 재활복지
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.177-193
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that affect the awareness of disabled in undergraduate students. A sample of 1,998 respondents was surveyed. Of these, a total of 1,957 questionnaires were analysed excluding the 41 questionnaires that did not agree with the survey or had a missing data. The questionnaire consists of the general characteristics, experience related to disability and disability awareness and we used a 4-point Likert scale. Collected data was analyzed using the SPSS 24.0 program and descriptive statistics, t-test, variance analysis and multiple regression analysis were used. According to the results of the study, the disability awareness score of our respondents was average 40.52. Second, female students had more positive about disability awareness than male ones, and senior students had more positive awareness than other grade students. Third, non-rehabilitation department students' disability awareness was more positive than rehabilitation students. Fourth, the disability awareness of people who have a acquaintance member with disability or health worker were significantly positive. Finally, the awareness of people who experienced at the disability related institution were significantly positive. Therefore, to improve the awareness of undergraduate students about disabilities, it is required to activate positive contact experiences with people with disabilities rather than theoretical learning.

Correlation between Vocational Training Evaluation Data and Employment Outcomes: A Study on Prediction Approaches through Machine Learning Models (직업훈련생 평가 데이터와 취업 결과의 상관관계: 머신러닝 모델을 통한 예측 방안 연구)

  • Jae-Sung Chun;Il-Young Moon
    • Journal of Practical Engineering Education
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    • v.16 no.3_spc
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    • pp.291-296
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    • 2024
  • This study analyzed various machine learning models that predict employment outcomes after vocational training using pre-assessment data of disabled vocational trainees. The study selected and utilized the most appropriate machine learning models based on a data set containing various personal characteristics, including trainees' gender, age, and type of disability. Through this analysis, the goal is to improve the employment rate and job satisfaction of disabled trainees using only pre-assessment data. As a result, it presents a universal approach that can be applied not only to people with disabilities, but also to vocational trainees from a variety of backgrounds. This is expected to make an important contribution to the development and implementation of tailored vocational training programs, ultimately helping to achieve better employment outcomes and job satisfaction.

Study on Childcare Teachers' Changes of Disability Awareness and Childcare Experience through the Training for Disability Awareness (장애아 통합어린이집 일반교사의 장애인식 및 보육경험에 관한 연구)

  • Won, Young Mi;Jeon, Ji Hye
    • Korean Journal of Child Education & Care
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.169-192
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    • 2018
  • This study aims to investigate the changes of their recognition and childcare practices before and after the training for disability awareness targeting class teachers in inclusive childcare setting. Subjects of this study were 9 teachers and the data was collected from 3 focus group (3 persons per group) and personal interviews in case of study needs. The results of this study are as follows: childcare teachers appealed ignorance and fear of children with disabilities before learning to improve their disability awareness, and have learned from the non-prejudiced attitudes of non-disabled children. The need for understanding and knowledge of children with disabilities was high, and they voluntarily and actively participated in the education for the improvement of disability awareness. Since participating in education, teachers have shown changes in perceptions of children with disabilities and changes in the way they practice childcare for disabled children. As regards cognition, teachers have become more interested in and understanding of children with disabilities and have tried to treat them equally with non-disabled children. Regarding the practice of childcare, they practiced the integrated program together with the non-disabled child and the disabled child through cooperative partnership. They also provided the disability awareness education to the non-disabled children and provided the partial integrated childcare program flexibly in one class according to the situation. The results of this study were analyzed and discussed about the general childcare teachers' experience related to the education for improving disability recognition and caring at childcare setting.

Policy directions for parents of students with disability to invigorate smart education in special education (장애아동 부모 관점에서 스마트교육 활성화를 위한 정책적 방향에 대한 연구)

  • Han, Dong-Wook;Kang, Min-Chae
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.63-68
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    • 2014
  • This study show that the policy direction to invigorate smart education for special education based on the view of parents of students with disability through AHP methodology. The result show that development of smart contents, supporting infrastructure, supporting teaching and learning, arrangement for legal basis and building smart education network are relatively important policy ordered by weights. The analysis of weights of sub-factors indicates that various smart contents development considering inability characteristics, the developments of smart devices considering accessibility and preparing legal basis for financial support are important to invigorate smart education for special students ordered by weights.

A Study on the Educational Welfare Facilities for Disability-friendly Campus (장애친화적 캠퍼스를 위한 교육복지시설에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Hak Cheol
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Rural Architecture
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.25-32
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of this study is to provide design guidelines necessary for creating disability-friendly campuses. To this end, a literature survey and a survey on the current educational welfare facilities for disabled college students were conducted. The fact-finding survey was conducted in writing and visiting evaluations on 19 campuses located in Gangwon-do(province). The results of this study are summarized as follows: 1) The college enrollment rate of the disabled has doubled since 2000, but it was found to be half of the enrollment rate based on school enrollment, and the number of students who gave up in the middle is increasing. This is due to an obstacle in the learning environment, so it is necessary to improve welfare facilities. 2) As a result of evaluating the status of educational welfare support for students with disabilities, it was found that the overall evaluation result was improved, but the absolute evaluation result was less than 70%, and it was not improved. 3) As a result of evaluating the actual conditions of the intermediate facilities, indoor facilities, sanitary facilities, guidance and other facilities, and unit spaces, it is necessary to expand and improve them due to the lack of disabled parking marks, continuity of access roads, pedestrian safety passages, lifts, and rest areas for the disabled.