• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2022

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of postural control training using a visual blind board, on head control, trunk control, and the sitting abilities of children with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy. METHODS: Ten children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy participated in this study. Postural control training with a visual blind board was given for 40 minutes per session, 3 times a week for 4 weeks (12 sessions). Before and after the intervention, head control, trunk control, and sitting abilities were quantified using the head control scale, Korean version-trunk control measurement scale, and the sitting part of the Korean version-gross motor function measure-88, respectively. RESULTS: Postural control with the visual blind board significantly improved the head control ability of children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy (p = .015). Their trunk control abilities also showed significant improvement after the intervention (p = .016). However, their sitting ability did not show a significant change. CONCLUSION: These results showed that postural control training using a visual blind board is effective in improving the head and trunk control abilities of children with cerebral palsy. Further studies with suitable sample sizes and control groups are needed to reach a conclusion about the use of postural control training with visual blind boards for improvement of postural control of children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.143-152
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• 2022

To reach a port, a ship must pass through a shallow water zone where seabed effects alter the hydrodynamics acting on the ship. This study examined the maneuvering characteristics of an autonomous surface ship at 3-DOF (Degree of freedom) motion in deep water and shallow water based on the in-port speed of 1.54 m/s. The CFD (Computational fluid dynamics) method was used as a specialized tool in naval hydrodynamics based on the RANS (Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stoke) solver for maneuvering prediction. A virtual captive model test in CFD with various constrained motions, such as static drift, circular motion, and combined circular motion with drift, was performed to determine the hydrodynamic forces and moments of the ship. In addition, a model test was performed in a square tank for a static drift test in deep water to verify the accuracy of the CFD method by comparing the hydrodynamic forces and moments. The results showed changes in hydrodynamic forces and moments in deep and shallow water, with the latter increasing dramatically in very shallow water. The velocity fields demonstrated an increasing change in velocity as water became shallower. The least-squares method was applied to obtain the hydrodynamic coefficients by distinguishing a linear and non-linear model of the hydrodynamic force models. The course stability, maneuverability, and collision avoidance ability were evaluated from the estimated hydrodynamic coefficients. The hydrodynamic characteristics showed that the course stability improved in extremely shallow water. The maneuverability was satisfied with IMO (2002) except for extremely shallow water, and collision avoidance ability was a good performance in deep and shallow water.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.45-54
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• 2014

Fall is one of the most intimidating health conditions in elders. Comprehensive assessment is necessary to understand the individual and environmental aspects of the falls such as balancing abilities, depression, and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to compare the balancing ability, depression, and quality of life between elderly fallers and elderly non-fallers. Thirty-two community-dwelling elders (fifteen males and seventeen females between 65 and 83 years old), who have experienced fall on walking during last twelve months, were involved in the elderly fallers group. And twenty-four males and twenty-two females between 65 and 83 years old of community-dwelling elders, who have no experienced fall on walking during last twelve months, were involved in the elderly non-fallers group. Berg balance scale (BBS), timed up and go test (TUG), and functional reach test (FRT), were used to evaluate the ability of the physical balance. 'Beck depression scale in Korean' questionnaire was used to assess the depression. 'Korean version of World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Instrument-Bref' questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life. The results were as follows: 1) Balancing abilities measured by the BBS, TUG in the elderly fallers group were meaningfully lower than that of the elderly non-fallers group (p<.05), whereas no significant difference in the FRT was found (p>.05). 2) Depression level in the elderly fallers group was significantly higher than that of the elderly non-fallers group (p<.05). 3) Quality of life in the elderly fallers group was significantly lower than that of the elderly non-fallers group, excluding environment domain (p<.05). Therefore, in order for clinical evaluation of the community-dwelling elders those with reduced balancing ability, it is necessary to evaluate and understand the fall experience, depression, and quality of life.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.297-306
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• 2017

본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자에게 균형훈련과 동시에 장딴지근에 테이핑을 적용하여 발목관절 경직 및 균형능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 진행된 연구이다. 뇌졸중 환자 25명은 장딴지근에 테이핑을 적용한 상태에서 균형훈련을 한 연구군 14명, 거짓 테이핑을 적용한 상태에서 균형훈련을 한 대조군 11명으로 나뉘었다. 경직 평가는 수정된 ashworth 척도로 점수화 하였고, 균형능력 평가는 기능적 팔뻗기와 일어나 걸어가기 검사, TETRAX를 이용하여 눈 뜨고 감은 상태에서의 안정성 지수(stability index), 왼쪽 오른쪽 체중지지도, 앞 뒤 체중지지도를 선택하여 분석하였다. 연구군은 경직, 기능적 팔뻗기, 일어나 걸어가기, 눈 뜨고 감은 상태에서의 안정성 지수, 왼쪽 오른쪽 체중지지도, 앞 뒤 체중지지도에 유의한 개선이 있었다. 두 군간 비교에서는 연구군이 대조군보다 기능적 팔뻗기, 일어나 걸어가기, 눈 뜬 상태에서 안정성 지수, 왼쪽 오른쪽 체중지지도, 눈 감은 상태에서 왼쪽 오른쪽 체중지지도 앞 뒤 체중지지도에 유의한 개선을 보였다. 테이핑 적용상태에서 단기간의 균형훈련은 뇌졸중 환자의 경직 및 균형능력에 효과적인 것을 알 수 있었다. 그러므로 피부에 손상 및 이상이 없는 뇌졸중 환자라면 균형재활에 있어 장딴지근 테이핑 적용을 적극 권고하는 바이다.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2018

본 연구는 체감형 댄스게임이 여성노인의 정적 및 동적 균형에 미치는 영향을 조사하는 데 목적이 있다. 연구 참가자들은 무작위 배정하여 체감형 댄스 게임 실험집단(n=10)과 통제집단(n=10)으로 나눈 후 실험집단은 일주일에 세번, 60분씩 6주간의 기간 동안 참여했고 통제집단은 일상생활 외 운동을 진행하지 않았다. 댄스게임의 균형 능력을 평가하기 위해 버그 균형검사(BBS), 기능적 팔 뻗기 검사(FRT), 일어나 걸어가기 검사(TUG)를 사용하여 평가하였다. 데이터는 통계적 유의성을 결정하기 위해 대응표본 t검정(paired t-test)과 독립표본 t검정을 사용하여 분석했다. 체감형 댄스 게임 그룹의 BBS, FRT, TUG 연구 결과, 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 결론적으로, 체감형 댄스 게임은 여성노인들의 균형 능력 향상에 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 여성노인들에게 체감형 댄스게임 "댄스센트럴" 프로그램을 규칙적으로 지속한다면 균형성 향상에 도움이 될 것으로 생각된다. 후속적으로 노인에게 적합한 댄스게임 개발에 대한 연구가 이루어져야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.485-491
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• 2007

The fluctuation of inlet flow to a water treatment plant makes a serious problem that it can change the filtration rate abruptly, and ultimately occur the breakthrough of the detained particles inside filter media. Also, since it takes very short time (about 10 minutes) for the surface wave occurred from the fluctuation of inlet flow to reach the filtration process, it is impossible to control the filtration rate stably. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of daily flow-rate fluctuation on the performance of sand filtration process, and to suggest the dual media composition for coping with that effect. Comparative column tests have been carried out for various dual media (sand and anthracite) compositions. From the results of column tests, dual media, especially in the case of sand 45cm/anthracite 30cm, is more effective to cope with the effect of flow-rate fluctuation on the performance of filtration than single media (only sand). In addition, irrespective of dual media composition, managing ability to cope with that fluctuation tends to be weak at the end of allowable filtration duration time,

• 복식문화연구
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.143-157
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• 2014

The aims of this study were to identify the dimensions of both store and PB apparel product attributes at large discount stores, and to empirically examine the effects of each dimension of store and PB apparel product attributes on satisfaction with PB apparel products and on repurchase intension. Questionnaires were given to 264 large discount store customers, who have experienced buying PB apparel products at large discount stores. The results were as follows. First, purchased PB items and image, improvement of PB apparel products showed differences by gender. Second, the dimensions for store attributes were categorized as convenient of shopping environment, product quality, customer service, advertising reach, convenient location, and reasonable prices. The PB apparel product attributes were categorized as material handling management, quality, fashion ability, and brand power. Third, generally, both store and PB apparel product attributes at large discount stores are significantly related to PB apparel satisfaction and repurchase intention. PB satisfaction and repurchase intention of males were partly affected by store attributes and PB apparel product attributes. PB satisfaction and repurchasing intention of females, however, were partly affected by only PB apparel product attributes, not store attributes.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.141-159
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• 2011

This study examined the effects of collocation-based instruction on L2 vocabulary acquisition and learners' interests in it. Fifty one students were randomly assigned to the experimental group (collocation-based instruction group) and to the control group. The participants' English vocabulary capacity was checked through pre and post tests, and two surveys were used to probe the learners' vocabulary learning behaviors and their interests in English vocabulary learning respectively. To better understand the participants' opinions and feelings on the collocation-based learning, follow-up interviews were also carried out. The results showed that second language (L2) learners' vocabulary capacity was significantly improved through collocation-based instruction. However, the participants' degree of interest in vocabulary learning did not reach our expectation partly because of external factors such as the Test for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) and lack of familiarity of collocations. Such results indicate that the high school students' rooted perception of putting importance on test-based language learning could not be easily changed since it is closely related to their immediate needs. Based on the results, this study suggested how to implement collocations into L2 classrooms effectively.

• 통상정보연구
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.39-59
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• 2003

The purpose of this paper is to examine the possibility of whether B2B e-marketplaces continue to grow. There are numerous barriers to the growth of e-marketplace, but certain key factors can push e-marketplaces beyond these obstacles. In the stage of generating traffic, it is essential to find a vertical area to attract buyers and sellers which can generate B2B transaction through e-marketplace. Generating traffic is possible only for e-marketplaces established by those who have vertical knowledges and strong off-line relationship in the vertical areas. In the stage of concentrating traffic, more attention should be given to reach critical mass and to increase transaction through e-marketplace. Currently, there seems to be a tendency that having major buyers as members of a e-marketplace is an true factor for the successful e-marketplace. Finally, to attain the locking traffic, e-marketplace needs to have the ability to generate revenue through B2B transaction. What we have learn from this study is that having the software-technology is not a sufficient condition to successfully operate B2B e-marketplace. It is important for e-marketplace to attract major players in order to increase B2B transaction, and also to make profit by them.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.725-742
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• 2015

Tuned mass dampers (TMD) are devices employed in vibration control since the beginning of the twentieth century. However, their implementation for controlling the seismic response in civil structures is more recent. While the efficiency of TMD on structures under far-field earthquakes has been demonstrated, the convenience of its employment against near-fault earthquakes is still under discussion. In this context, the study of this type of device is raised, not as an alternative to the seismic isolation, which is clearly a better choice for new buildings, but rather as an improvement in the structural safety of existing buildings. Seismic records with an impulsive character have been registered in the vicinity of faults that cause seismic events. In this paper, the ability of TMD to control the response of structures that experience inelastic deformations and eventually reach collapse subject to the action of such earthquakes is studied. The results of a series of nonlinear dynamic analyses are presented. These analyses are performed on a numerical model of a structure under the action of near-fault earthquakes. The structure analyzed in this study is a steel frame which behaves as a single degree of freedom (SDOF) system. TMD with different mass values are added on the numerical model of the structure, and the TMD performance is evaluated by comparing the response of the structure with and without the control device.