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Evaluation of the Humpty Dumpty Falls Scale: An Analysis of Electronic Medical Records (소아 낙상위험 측정도구 (Humpty Dumpty Falls Scale) 평가: 전자의무기록을 이용하여)

  • Cho, Yun Hee;Kim, Young Ju
    • Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.142-150
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the Humpty Dumpty Falls Scale as one of the falls risk assessment tools, and also to evaluate risk factors as predictors of falls in pediatric patient populations. Methods: In a retrospective, case-control design with data from the electronic medical records of 13 pediatric patients who fell and 1,941 who did not fall before matching and 429 who did not fall after matching by gender, age, diagnosis, and length of stay. Results: All the variables showed no significant differences after matching. At the cutoff score of 13, sensitivity, specificity, negative and positive predictive values were 92.3%, 37.1%, 99.9%, and 0.01%, respectively. The area under the Receiver Operating Characteristics was 0.597. The results from the logistic regression showed that the pediatric inpatient population who had higher risk scores was significantly associated with falls. The odds ratios ranged from 1.31 to 4.71 with 90% confidence interval. Conclusion: The saturation impairments criterion as one of the diagnostic parameter was negatively associated with falls, but the relative risk score was higher than the other criteria. Therefore, it seems that the diagnostic parameter seems to be required to verify results through large sample studies.

SOME RESULTS OF MONOMIAL IDEALS ON REGULAR SEQUENCES

  • Naghipour, Reza;Vosughian, Somayeh
    • Bulletin of the Korean Mathematical Society
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    • v.58 no.3
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    • pp.711-720
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    • 2021
  • Let R denote a commutative noetherian ring, and let 𝐱 := x1, …, xd be an R-regular sequence. Suppose that 𝖆 denotes a monomial ideal with respect to 𝐱. The first purpose of this article is to show that 𝖆 is irreducible if and only if 𝖆 is a generalized-parametric ideal. Next, it is shown that, for any integer n ≥ 1, (x1, …, xd)n = ⋂P(f), where the intersection (irredundant) is taken over all monomials f = xe11 ⋯ xedd such that deg(f) = n - 1 and P(f) := (xe1+11, ⋯, xed+1d). The second main result of this paper shows that if 𝖖 := (𝐱) is a prime ideal of R which is contained in the Jacobson radical of R and R is 𝖖-adically complete, then 𝖆 is a parameter ideal if and only if 𝖆 is a monomial irreducible ideal and Rad(𝖆) = 𝖖. In addition, if a is generated by monomials m1, …, mr, then Rad(𝖆), the radical of a, is also monomial and Rad(𝖆) = (ω1, …, ωr), where ωi = rad(mi) for all i = 1, …, r.

Numerical calculations for bioconvection MHD Casson nanofluid flow: Study of Brownian motion

  • Hussain, Muzamal;Sharif, Humaira;Khadimallah, Mohamed Amine;Ayed, Hamdi;Banoqitah, Essam Mohammed;Loukil, Hassen;Ali, Imam;Mahmoud, S.R.;Tounsi, Abdelouahed
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.143-150
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    • 2022
  • In this paper, the non-linear mathematical problem is solved via numerical scheme by utilizing shooting method. Brownian diffusion and thermophoresis along mass and heat transfer are accounted for. Non-linear expression is reduced via non-dimensional variables. The simplified ordinary differential equations are tackled by shooting technique. Behavior of distinct influential parameters is investigated graphically and analyzed for temperature and concentration profile. Our finding indicates that temperature profile is enhanced for the thermophoresis, Brownian motion coefficient, Prandtl number, Eckert number and temperature slip parameter. Comparison of numerical technique with the extant literature is made and an acceptable agreement is attained. Graphs are plotted to examine the influence of these parameters.

A new method for determining the effective length factor of columns in partially braced frames on elastic supports

  • Adel Slimani;Toufik Belaid;Messaoud Saidani;Fatiha Ammari;Redouane Adman
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.85 no.6
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    • pp.825-835
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    • 2023
  • The effective buckling length factor is an important parameter in the elastic buckling analysis of steel structures. The present article aims at developing a new method that allows the determination of the buckling factor values for frames. The novelty of the method is that it considers the interaction between the bracing and the elastic supports for asymmetrical frames in particular. The approach consists in isolating a critical column within the frame and evaluating the rotational and translational stiffness of its restraints to obtain the critical buckling load. This can be achieved by introducing, through a dimensionless parameter 𝜙i, the effects of coupling between the axial loading and bending stiffness of the columns, on the classical stability functions. Subsequently, comparative, and parametric studies conducted on several frames are presented for assessing the influence of geometry, loading, bracing, and support conditions of the frame columns on the value of the effective buckling length factor K. The results show that the formulas recommended by different approaches can give rather inaccurate values of K, especially in the case of asymmetric frames. The expressions used refer solely to local stiffness distributions, and not to the overall behavior of the structure.

Grant-Free Random Access in Multicell Massive MIMO Systems with Mixed-Type Devices: Backoff Mechanism Optimizations under Delay Constraints

  • Yingying, Fang;Qi, Zhang
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.185-201
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    • 2023
  • Grant-free random access (GFRA) can reduce the access delay and signaling cost, and satisfy the short transmission packet and strict delay constraints requirement in internet of things (IoT). IoT is a major trend in the future, which is characterized by the variety of applications and devices. However, most existing studies on GFRA only consider a single type of device and omit the effect of access delay. In this paper, we study GFRA in multicell massive multipleinput multiple-output (MIMO) systems where different types of devices with various configurations and requirements co-exist. By introducing the backoff mechanism, each device is randomly activated according to the backoff parameter, and active devices randomly select an orthogonal pilot sequence from a predefined pilot pool. An analytical approximation of the average spectral efficiency for each type of device is derived. Based on it, we obtain the optimal backoff parameter for each type of devices under their delay constraints. It is found that the optimal backoff parameters are closely related to the device number and delay constraint. In general, devices that have larger quantity should have more backoff time before they are allowed to access. However, as the delay constraint become stricter, the required backoff time reduces gradually, and the device with larger quantity may have less backoff time than that with smaller quantity when its delay constraint is extremely strict. When the pilot length is short, the effect of delay constraints mentioned above works more obviously.

Free vibration analysis of trapezoidal Double Layered plates embedded with viscoelastic medium for general boundary conditions using differential quadrature method

  • S. Abdul Ameer;Abbas Hameed Abdul Hussein;Mohammed H. Mahdi;Fahmy Gad Elsaid;V. Tahouneh
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.50 no.4
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    • pp.429-441
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    • 2024
  • This paper studies the free vibration behavior of trapezoidal shaped coupled double-layered graphene sheets (DLGS) system using first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) and incorporating nonlocal elasticity theory. Two nanoplates are assumed to be bonded by an interlayer van der walls force and surrounded by an external kelvin-voight viscoelastic medium. The governing equations together with related boundary condition are discretized using a mapping-differential quadrature method (DQM) in the spatial domain. Then the natural frequency of the system is obtained by solving the eigen value matrix equation. The validity of the current study is evaluated by comparing its numerical results with those available in the literature and then a parametric study is thoroughly performed, concentrating on the series effects of angles and aspect ratio of GS, viscoelastic medium, and nonlocal parameter. The model is used to study the vibration of DLGS for two typical deformation modes, the in-phase and out-of-phase vibrations, which are investigated. Numerical results indicate that due to Increasing the damping parameter of the viscoelastic medium has reduced the frequency of both modes and this medium has been able to overdamped the oscillations and by increasing stiffness parameters both in-phase and out-of-phase vibration frequencies increased.

The Korean Practice Parameter for the Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(III) - Pharmacologic Treatment - (주의력결핍 과잉행동장애 한국형 치료 권고안(III) - 약물치료 -)

  • Yoo, Hee-Jeong;Yang, Su-Jin;Shin, Dong-Won;Kang, Hwa-Yeon;Kim, Bung-Nyun;Kim, Ji-Hoon;Ahn, Dong-Hyun;Yoo, Han-Ik;Cheon, Keun-Ah;Hong, Hyun-Ju
    • Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.16-25
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    • 2007
  • The objective of this review is to propose the Korean practice guideline for pharmacological treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For making the guideline, the authors used the evidence-base approaches derived from a detailed review of literature including wide range of controlled clinical trials, studies of side effects of drugs, toxicological reports, and meta-analyses published in United States and Europe, as well as inside Korea. The review committee composed of experts in ADHD inkoreahasreviewedtheparameter. The practice parameter for pharmacological treatment describes the use of stimulants, atomoxetine, modafinil, bupropion, tricyclic antidepressants, and alpha-adrenergic agonists and their side effects. The recommendations of pharmacological treatment are proposed at the end of the article.

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A Study on Surface Settlement Prediction Method of Trenchless Technology Pipe Jacking Method (비개착 강관압입공법의 지표침하 예측방법 연구)

  • Chung, Jeeseung;Lee, Gyuyoung
    • Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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    • v.16 no.11
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    • pp.29-37
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    • 2015
  • Non-excavation method is needed to secure the stability of existing structures during construction. Therefore, prediction of ground settlement is essential. Causes of settlement when using steel pipe indentation method are leading pipe-steel pipe gap, excessive excavation and soil-steel pipe friction etc. Also they are similar to the causes of settlement when using Shield TBM during construction. In this study, ground settlement during steel pipe indentation is predicted by the Gap Parameter Method and Volume Loss Method which are kinds of Shield TBM prediction Method. and compared with those of prediction methods by conducting field test. As a result, Volume Loss Prediction Method is the most similar to the field tests. However, It is needed to additional studies, such as decision of the factors and adaptability for total settlement predictions of non-excavation method.

Hydraulic Characteristics of Two Types of Pyramid-Shaped Artificial Reefs (피라미드형 패조류용 어초의 수리학적 특성)

  • Sohn, Byung-Kyu;Lee, Jeong-Woo;Yi, Byung-Ho;Yoon, Han-Sam
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.34 no.5
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    • pp.725-734
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    • 2010
  • This study conducted hydraulic testing to assess the stability of two types of pyramid-shaped artificial reefs (ARs) constructed to promote the growth of shellfish and seaweed. Previous theoretical and hydraulic experimental studies have clearly demonstrated Froude similitude. The results of this study revealed that some dimensionless design parameters affected the stability of both types of artificial reefs under various wave and current field conditions (e.g., surf similarity parameters, water particle velocity, wave pressure). In the fixed bed condition, the dimensionless water particle velocity based on the surf similarity parameter was large (about 0.4), and in the moveable bed condition, the relative water depth based on the dimensionless wave pressure was low (about 0.11). In addition, horizontal wave pressure and uplift pressure varied by relative water depth, demonstrating the tendency for wave pressure to decrease linearly with increased relative depth. These findings indicate that the development of more stable design technology forartificial reefs should be based on long-term data and additional study of sliding due to wave action. The findings also highlight the importance of hydraulic experiments in solving problems that have emerged in the design and construction of artificial reefs.

The Analysis of Voice Communication Traffic based on ADS-B Providing the Aiming Altitude Parameter (목적고도 정보를 제공하는 ADS-B 환경의 음성통신량 분석)

  • Hyun, Jung-Wook;Gil, Hyun-Cheol;Ahn, Dong-Mhan;Hong, Gyo-Young
    • Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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    • v.15 no.6
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    • pp.946-952
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    • 2011
  • In term of inaccuracy of information and increasing channel occupancy time, the use of voice communication in Air Traffic Control has many problems. In order to improve it, ICAO proposed digital communication and ADS-B system that is more effective for voice communication in ATC. For improvement of effectiveness to add additional parameter to designated ADS-B In-Out data group, many studies being performed. In this paper, we analysis voice communication for reduce the communication traffic in ATC and simulate to add aiming altitude parameter for comparative effect analysis of communication traffic between pilot and controller. The result of the analysis were successfully validated that reduction of communication traffic in ADS-B environments.