• 제목/요약/키워드: Research Methods

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Epilepsy Surgery of the Cerebral Paragonimiasis

  • Lee, Woo-Jong;Koh, Eun-Jeong;Choi, Ha-Young
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제39권2호
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    • pp.114-119
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    • 2006
  • Objective : The authors investigate appropriate evaluation and surgical methods in treatment of the cerebral paragonimiasis accompanying epilepsy. Methods : Thirteen patients with the cerebral paragonimiasis accompanying epilepsy were included for this study. Preoperative evaluation methods included history taking, skin and serologic tests for Paragonimus westermani, neurologic examinations, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, amytal test, PET or SPECT, and video-EEG monitoring with depth and subdural grid electrodes. Seizure outcome was evaluated according to Engel's classification. Results : Surgical methods were temporal lobectomy including lesions in six, lesionectomy in five, and temporal lobectomy plus lesionectomy in two. Postoperative neurological complications were not noticed, and seizure outcomes were class I in 12 patients [92%], class II in one [8%]. Conclusion : In patients with a cerebral paragonimiasis accompanying epilepsy, further evaluation methods must be done to define the epileptogenic zone, and complete resection of the epileptogenic zone with different surgical methods should be performed for seizure control.

Enhanced deep soft interference cancellation for multiuser symbol detection

  • Jihyung Kim;Junghyun Kim;Moon-Sik Lee
    • ETRI Journal
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    • 제45권6호
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    • pp.929-938
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    • 2023
  • The detection of all the symbols transmitted simultaneously in multiuser systems using limited wireless resources is challenging. Traditional model-based methods show high performance with perfect channel state information (CSI); however, severe performance degradation will occur if perfect CSI cannot be acquired. In contrast, data-driven methods perform slightly worse than model-based methods in terms of symbol error ratio performance in perfect CSI states; however, they are also able to overcome extreme performance degradation in imperfect CSI states. This study proposes a novel deep learning-based method by improving a state-of-the-art data-driven technique called deep soft interference cancellation (DSIC). The enhanced DSIC (EDSIC) method detects multiuser symbols in a fully sequential manner and uses an efficient neural network structure to ensure high performance. Additionally, error-propagation mitigation techniques are used to ensure robustness against channel uncertainty. The EDSIC guarantees a performance that is very close to the optimal performance of the existing model-based methods in perfect CSI environments and the best performance in imperfect CSI environments.

자녀의 부모화(parentification)에 관한 국내연구동향 분석 (Research trends of parentification in Korea(from 2003 to 2015))

  • 석미정
    • 한국가족관계학회지
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.53-75
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    • 2016
  • Objectives: The purpose of the present study is to analysis the trends of and issues in research about parentification in Korea up to date, and to propose directions for further studies. Methods: For this purpose, eighty one theses and articles about parentification, published from 2003 to 2015 were categorized according to research subjects, research objects, research methods, statistical analysis methods, and related variables with the parentification. Results: Consequently, first, the number of articles published has been gradually increased. Second, the main research subjects were the characteristics and trait of parentification, an interpersonal relationship and family. Third, the common research objects were undergraduate student/graduate student and youth(middle/high school students). Fourth, the quantitative research methods have been used mainly. FRS-A(Filial Responsibility Scale-Adult) and FRS-Y(Filial Responsibility Scale-Youth) have been used most. A high frequency related variables with parentification were the affectiveness-related variables, in particularly, the shame proneness is the highest correlation variables. Conclusions: Based on the findings in this study, it is suggested that the research objects should be more varied and the Korean parentification measurements need to be developed in the near future.

Quality Evaluation of Pork with Various Freezing and Thawing Methods

  • Ku, Su Kyung;Jeong, Ji Yun;Park, Jong Dae;Jeon, Ki Hong;Kim, Eun Mi;Kim, Young Boong
    • 한국축산식품학회지
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    • 제34권5호
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    • pp.597-603
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    • 2014
  • In this study, the physicochemical and sensory quality characteristics due to the influence of various thawing methods on electro-magnetic and air blast frozen pork were examined. The packaged pork samples, which were frozen by air blast freezing at $-45^{\circ}C$ or electro-magnetic freezing at $-55^{\circ}C$, were thawed using 4 different methods: refrigeration ($4{\pm}1^{\circ}C$), room temperature (RT, $25^{\circ}C$), cold water ($15^{\circ}C$), and microwave (2450 MHz). Analyses were carried out to determine the drip and cooking loss, water holding capacity (WHC), moisture content and sensory evaluation. Frozen pork thawed in a microwave indicated relatively less thawing loss (0.63-1.24%) than the other thawing methods (0.68-1.38%). The cooking loss after electro-magnetic freezing indicated 37.4% by microwave thawing, compared with 32.9% by refrigeration, 36.5% by RT, and 37.2% by cold water in ham. The thawing of samples frozen by electro-magnetic freezing showed no significant differences between the methods used, while the moisture content was higher in belly thawed by microwave (62.0%) after electro-magnetic freezing than refrigeration (54.8%), RT (61.3%), and cold water (61.1%). The highest overall acceptability was shown for microwave thawing after electro-magnetic freezing but there were no significant differences compared to that of the other samples.

간호행정학회지 게재논문의 연구동향 분석(2013~2015년): 텍스트 네트워크 분석의 적용 (Analysis of Research Articles Published in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration for 3 Years (2013~2015): The Application of Text Network Analysis)

  • 이태화;박광옥;서문경애;김미영;황지인;유소영;정석희;정민;문미경
    • 간호행정학회지
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    • 제23권1호
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    • pp.101-110
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: This study aimed to identify research trends in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration from 2013 to 2015. Methods: For this study, 171 articles were analyzed. Research designs, participants, research settings, sampling, and data analyses methods were reviewed using established analysis criteria. Keyword centrality and clusters were generated by keyword network analysis. Results: Most of studies used quantitative methods (82.5%), and sampling mainly focused on nurses (68.8%). The most commonly used data analyses methods were t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and regression. The most central keywords were turnover and empowerment. Network analysis generated four network groups: 1) burnout; 2) turnover; 3) happiness; and 4) nursing professionalism. Conclusion: The results of this study identify current trends and interests in Korean nursing administration research. The findings from this study suggest that future studies include a variety of research methods and maintain appropriate research ethics.

소규모 학급의 환경 체험 학습을 위한 학습 유형화와 그 교육 과정 (The Learning Styles and Curriculum for Environmental Experience-Based Learning in Classroom of the Small Scale)

  • 곽홍탁;이옥희
    • 한국환경교육학회지:환경교육
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    • 제19권3호
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    • pp.40-56
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this study is to enhance elementary students' awareness of environment-friendly life and help them to prepare for a better life in the future. To achieve this purpose we examined the effect typical environmental experience-based learning activities, which were based on the local circumstances with high environmental-educational potential, have on the attitudes toward environment-friendly life. This study was carried out on the basis of typical environmental experience-based learning in the small class size. The research group used was composed of one sixth grade elementary school class called Sangroksu, whose total students were 9. The research period lasted from March 2005 to February 2006. To analyze the result of this study, two research methods were applied simultaneously : quantitative research methods and qualitative research methods. Especially statistical analysis in quantitative research methods by self-administrated questionnaire was done with SAS program. Qualitative research methods were analyzed in a cyclic pattern, including the processes of domain analysis, classification analysis, and factor analysis which continued to be associated with data-collecting methods. This research shows the following results. First of all, students have shown meaningful differences after typical environmental experience-based learning activities.(p<.05). Followings are fields of the differences - students‘ interest on the subject, their understanding levels of necessity for basic environmental facilities around us as well as for the kinds of environmental experience-based learning, awareness levels of various environmental problems, consciousness on environment conservation, and the practicing ability of environment - friendly lifestyles. Secondly, We have discovered improvements in the following fields after this study - the knowledge and understanding levels on our environment and human relationships, students' fundamental abilities to work out environmental problems, right ideas and appropriate attitudes on environment protection, the practicing ability of environment-friendly life styles, and their parents' understanding levels on the education related to environment. In conclusion, typical environmental experience-based learning activities have a positive effect on the improvement of elementary school students' environment-friendly life styles.

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연구 설계 및 연구 방법의 최근 동향: 초.중등 수학과 교육과정에 관한 연구를 중심으로 (Trends in Research Design and Methods: Research on Elementary and Secondary Mathematics Curriculum)

  • 김래영;김구연;권나영
    • 대한수학교육학회지:학교수학
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    • 제14권3호
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    • pp.395-408
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    • 2012
  • 본 연구는 방법적 조사 연구로서 최근 10년간 한국연구재단 등재 학술지에 발표된 초 중등 수학과 교육과정을 다룬 연구물 124편을 분석함으로써 연구 설계 및 방법의 최근 동향을 파악하고 이를 통해 향후 연구에 대한 시사점을 얻고자 시행되었다. 연구 결과, 최근 들어 데이터를 기반으로 하는 과학적 실증적 연구들이 꾸준히 이루어지고는 있으나 과학적 연구 방법을 사용하기보다는 기존 자료를 재정리하거나 객관적 근거 없이 자신의 의견을 피력하는 연구물들이 다수를 차지하고 있었다. 또한, 연구 문제, 이론적 배경, 자료 수집, 자료 분석, 결론이라는 구성 요소별로 분석하였을 때도 이들 요소간의 유기적 관계를 통한 연구 설계의 엄밀성, 일관성, 객관성을 확보하지 못하고 있는 경우도 다수 발견되었다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 수학과 교육과정을 다루는 연구에서 연구 윤리 및 연구 방법에 대한 재인식이 필요함과 더불어 개선 방안 마련이 시급함을 제안하였다.

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동상민감성 판정 실내실험법 및 기준에 대한 고찰 (Review of Frost-susceptibility Testing Methods and Criteria)

  • 이장근;진현우;유병현
    • 한국지반공학회논문집
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    • 제39권7호
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    • pp.39-48
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    • 2023
  • 동상으로 인한 구조물의 피해를 방지하고자 세계 100여개의 국가에서는 토양의 동상민감성을 판정하는 실내실험법에 대해 연구를 진행하였다. 미국과 일본은 알래스카와 홋카이도와 같은 동토지역을 포함하고 있어 동상에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되었으며, 연구 결과와 현장 적용을 통해 동상민감성 판정 표준 실험법과 기준을 제시하고 있다. 그러나 실험 방법이 복잡하고 공학적인 해설이 부족하며, 결과 분석에 대한 논리가 모호한 부분이 여전히 존재하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 미국 ASTM(American Society for Testing and Materials)과 일본 JGS(Japanese Geotechnical Society)의 동상 실험법을 동상 실험에 미치는 온도조건, 시료크기, 동결방향, 배수조건 등을 고려하여 면밀히 비교 분석하고, 지금까지 연구결과를 종합하여 향후 국제적인 연구동향에 부합하는 국내 동상민감성 판정 실험법과 기준의 방향을 제시하고자 한다.

Investigating Dynamic Parameters in HWZPR Based on the Experimental and Calculated Results

  • Nasrazadani, Zahra;Behfarnia, Manochehr;Khorsandi, Jamshid;Mirvakili, Mohammad
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • 제48권5호
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    • pp.1120-1125
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    • 2016
  • The neutron decay constant, ${\alpha}$, and effective delayed neutron fraction, ${\beta}_{eff}$, are important parameters for the control of the dynamic behavior of nuclear reactors. For the heavy water zero power reactor (HWZPR), this document describes the measurements of the neutron decay constant by noise analysis methods, including variance to mean (VTM) ratio and endogenous pulse source (EPS) methods. The measured ${\alpha}$ is successively used to determine the experimental value of the effective delayed neutron fraction as well. According to the experimental results, ${\beta}_{eff}$ of the HWZPR reactor under study is equal to 7.84e-3. This value is finally used to validate the calculation of the effective delayed neutron fraction by the Monte Carlo methods that are discussed in the document. Using the Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP)-4C code, a ${\beta}_{eff}$ value of 7.58e-3 was obtained for the reactor under study. Thus, the relative difference between the ${\beta}_{eff}$ values determined experimentally and by Monte Carlo methods was estimated to be < 4%.

EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES TO USAGE OF BUILDING CONSTURCTION COST INDICES GHANA

  • Osei-Tutu, E;Adobor, C.D;Kissi, E.;Osei-Tutu, S.;Adjei-Kumi, T.
    • 국제학술발표논문집
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    • The 7th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management Summit Forum on Sustainable Construction and Management
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    • pp.313-320
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    • 2017
  • Price fluctuation contract is imperative and of paramount essence in the construction industry as it provides adequate relief and cushioning for changes in the prices of input resources during construction. As a result, several methods have been devised to better help in arriving at fair recompense in the event of price chang es. However, stakeholders often appear not to be satisfied with the existing methods of fluctuation evaluation, ostensibly because of the challenges associated with them. The aim of this study was to identify the challenges to usage of building construction cost indices in Ghana. Data was gathered from contractors and quantity surveying firms. The study utilized survey questionnaire approach to elicit responses from the contractors and the consultants. Data gathered was analyzed scientifically, using the Relative Importance Index (RII) to rank the problems associated with the existing methods. The findings revealed the following among others; late release of data; inadequate recovery of costs; and work items of interest not included in the published indices as the main challenges of the existing methods. This study will provide useful lessons for policy makers and practitioners in decision making towards the usage and improvement of available indices.

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