• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제14권8호
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• pp.3270-3294
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• 2020

Some things come easily to humans, one of them is the ability to navigate around. This capability of navigation suffers significantly in case of partial or complete blindness, restricting life activity. Advances in the technological landscape have given way to new solutions aiding navigation for the visually impaired. In this paper, we analyze the existing works and identify the challenges of path selection, context awareness, obstacle detection/identification and integration of visual and nonvisual information associated with real-time assisted mobility. In the process, we explore machine learning approaches for robotic path planning, multi constrained optimal path computation and sensor based wearable assistive devices for the visually impaired. It is observed that the solution to problem is complex and computationally intensive and significant effort is required towards the development of richer and comfortable paths for safe and smooth navigation of visually impaired people. We cannot overlook to explore more effective strategies of acquiring surrounding information towards autonomous mobility.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2011

Purpose: We investigated the effects of single-leg stance training on standing balance and mobility in patients with subacute hemiplegia. Methods: Seventeen matched subjects were assigned randomly to the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group comprising of 8 subjects received single-leg stance training and conventional physical therapy interventions 5 times per week for 4 weeks. The control group comprising of 9 subjects received only conventional physical therapy interventions 5 times per week for 4 weeks. Outcome measures were assessed before and after 4 weeks of intervention using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), gait speed, and weight bearing index of the affected side. Results: Both the exercise groups showed significant improvements in BBS, gait speed, and weight bearing index (p<0.05). After 4 weeks of intervention, there were statistically significant differences in BBS and weight bearing index between the two groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that conventional physical therapy interventions along with single-leg stance training could be more effective than conventional physical therapy alone for improving standing balance and mobility in patients with subacute hemiplegia.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2010

The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of balance training with 'TETRAX' system, a balance training and assessment tool, on balance and mobility in acute hemiplegic patients. Nineteen matched subjects were assigned randomly into either an experimental group or a control group. An experimental group with 10 subjects received balance training with 'TETRAX' exercise program and conventional physical therapy interventions 5 times per week during 4 weeks. A control group with 9 subjects received conventional physical therapy interventions 5 times per week during 4 weeks. Outcome measures were taken before and after 4 weeks of interventions using the Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), gait speed, and the fall down index. Results indicated that both exercise groups improved significantly in STREAM, BBS, and gait speed (p<.05). The experimental group had a little improvement than the control group. Both exercise groups did not show statistical significance in fall down index (p<.05). Following 4 weeks of intervention, except gait speed there was no statistically significant difference between two groups. However, these findings suggest that conventional physical therapy interventions with visual feedback training could be effective on improving balance and mobility than conventional physical therapy alone in acute hemiplegic patients.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.29-40
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• 2019

PURPOSE: Despite the widespread occurrence in the general population, few studies have directly evaluated the effects of shingles on non-specific neck pain (NSNP). This study investigated whether sensory training or therapeutic stretching exercises are more effective in increasing neck mobility and reducing neck pain in chronic NSNP patients. METHODS: Eighty-one subjects aged between 20 and 32 years with chronic neck pain (> six months), were allocated randomly to three groups: sensorimotor training group (STG), therapeutic stretching group (TSG), and home exercise group (HEG). All participants received a half-hour training session, three times weekly for six weeks. The outcomes were evaluated using the neck disability index for measuring neck pain, and a universal goniometer to measure the cervical passive range of motion before and after the six-week intervention. RESULTS: The post-test neck disability index scores in the STG (t = 4.86) and TSG (t = 3.24) were decreased significantly (p < .05). The passive range of motion changes in all cervical movements in the STG was increased significantly (p < .05) after intervention compared to those in the other two groups. CONCLUSION: Sensorimotor training using chin tuck exercises may improve neck pain and mobility in subjects with chronic NSNP.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.464-470
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• 2022

Objective: Axillary web syndrome (AWS) is a condition comprising fibrous band-like cords that appear in the axilla of patients after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) during breast cancer surgery and result in pain and reduced mobility. The cords appearing with AWS are hardened veins or lymphatic vessels. Manual therapy and stretching are recommended for pain control and mobility improvement. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of cytoskeletal manual therapy (CMT), which is a new soft tissue mobilization technique. Design: A case report Methods: A 41-year-old woman with AWS after breast cancer surgery and ALND visited a physical therapy clinic because of shoulder pain, decreased function, and decreased mobility. The cords were palpable and pain occurred 2 weeks after surgery. CMT was performed three times per week for a total of 6 weeks. Her pain intensity, range of motion (ROM), and shoulder function were measured. Results: Measurements were performed after 2 weeks and 6 weeks of CMT and evaluated using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). Her pain intensity largely decreased after 2 weeks (4-point score reduction) and after 6 weeks (5-point score reduction) of CMT. After CMT, her full ROM was restored and her shoulder function was improved (7-point score reduction). Conclusions: CMT is effective for pain control, mobility improvement, and functional improvement of patients with AWS.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.300-309
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• 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of gastrocnemius neuromuscular electrical stimulation training on ankle mobility and gait in patients with stroke. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: 31 patients with stroke were selected and classified into an experimental group (n=16) and a control group (n=15). Both groups were assessed for ankle mobility using the Knee to Wall Test and gait parameters using G-walk before and after the intervention. The intervention was applied five times a week for four weeks. The experimental group performed gastrocnemius neuromuscular electrical stimulation followed by ankle control exercises, while the control group only applied NMES to the tibialis anterior muscle of the paretic side for 30 min per session five times a week for 4 weeks. Results: Experimental group showed significant improvements in Knee to wall test. and lumbar flexibility after the intervention. both group showed significant improvements in gait parameters after the intervention. However, when comparing between the two groups, the experimental group showed a more significant effect than the control group. Conclusions: Gastrocnemius neuromuscular electrical stimulation training can be considered an effective approach to improve ankle mobility and gait ability in patients with stroke.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.265-271
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 무선 랜 방식을 적용한 서비스 로봇의 이동성을 위한 통신거리 성능평가 방법을 제안한다. 서비스 로봇은 서비스의 분류에 따라 모바일 통신 시스템의 기능을 갖추고 있고, ISM밴드(2.4GHz와 5.8GHz)의 무선랜(IEEE802.11a/b/g/n) 통신 방식을 선호하고 있다. 이러한 서비스 로봇의 이동성에 대한 무선 데이터 열화 성능을 평가하기 위해서 실질 필드 환경에서 거리감쇄 상관기법을 활용한 기준 벡터를 측정하여 제시하였다. 성능평가 방법은 기준 벡터의 Path Loss를 Azimuth 301W 장비에 대입하고, 시험 시료의 전송속도 및 송수신되는 처리량은 Chariot로 측정한다. 제안한 측정방법은 모바일 스마트 디바이스와 서비스 로봇의 이동성을 위한 무선 랜 통신거리 확보에 필요한 성능평가 방법이다. 또한 모바일 스마트 디바이스 업체들이 무선 랜 이동성 통신거리 성능평가를 위한 평가 방법으로 활용 할 수 있다.

• 정보처리학회논문지C
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• 제11C권5호
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• pp.659-670
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• 2004

핸드오프는 무선 셀룰러 환경에서 사용자의 이동성(Mobility)을 유지해줄 수 있는 가장 중요한 기술중의 하나이다. 핸드오프 기술은 사용자가 이동할 주변 셀에 대한 대역폭 예약과 관련이 있다. 또한, 대역폭 예약은 사용자가 이동한 새로운 영역에서 이전 영역에서와 같은 레벨의 데이터나 서비스를 받기 위해서 핸드오프 이전에 실시되어야 한다. 이러한 무선 셀룰러 환경에서 효과적으로 대역폭을 사용하기 위하여 사용자의 이동성을 예측하는 기술은 핸드오프 호의 실패율(Dropping Probability)과 핸드오프 지연(Latency)을 줄이는 효과적인 방법이다. 최근에 제시된 ZMHB 알고리즘은 기존의 알고리즘과는 달리 셀 내부의 이동 경로를 저장한 히스토리를 이용하여 사용자가 이동할 셀을 예측하였다. 그러나, 모든 사용자에 대하여 80～85% 정도의 예측 정확도만을 보인다. 본 논문에서는 ZMHB 알고리즘에서 사용하는 존(Zone)을 세분화하여 이동 패턴을 저장하고, 이를 예측에 이용하는 Detailed-ZMHB 예측 알고리즘을 제안하고 성능 평가 결과를 보인다.

• 한국ITS학회 논문지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.19-33
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• 2019

버스 대중교통 서비스의 운영 효율성 향상을 위한 목적으로 자율주행차량을 기반으로 한 대중교통시스템 개발이 추진중에 있다. 그러나 대중교통시스템은 모빌리티 서비스 목적 및 방식에 따라 차량운행 환경이 크게 변화하므로, 자율주행기술을 효과적으로 도입하기 위해서는 모빌리티 서비스 유형에 따른 도로 적합도에 대한 평가가 선행되어야 한다. 이에 본 연구에서는 선행사례 조사를 통해 자율주행차량 기반 모빌리티 서비스 유형을 분류하고 재정의하였다. 제안한 서비스들의 적용 가능성 검토를 위해 실차 주행실험을 기반으로 도로 인프라 수준에 따른 자율주행 적합도 분석을 시행하였다. 또한 도로 적합도 분석결과를 토대로 국내 도로 인프라 수준을 고려한 모빌리티 서비스 도입 방향을 제시하였다. 본 연구결과는 향후 자율주행 기반의 대중교통시스템 개발에 활용 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국사회정책
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.179-202
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• 2016

본 연구는 한국노동패널 1-12차 자료를 활용하여 과외금지정책이 계급이동에 미친 영향을 분석하였다. 사교육금지정책은-사교육비를 집중적으로 지출하고 교육정보가 집중된 중상층 이상에서 사교육 효과가 상대적으로 더 클 가능성으로 인해-사회이동성을 제고할 수 있다는 것이 본 연구의 기본 가설이다. 오즈비와 이중차분방법을 이용한 본 연구의 분석결과, 사교육을 금지한 과외금지 세대가 그 이전 세대에 비해 세대간 계급 이동이 더 높다는 것을 확인하였다. 중학교 평준화의 중첩된 효과를 통제한 후에도 과외금지세대가 다른 세대에 비해 세대 간 이동이 더 높았다. 다만, 과외금지 해제 이후 세대의 세대간 이동을 과외금지세대와 비교하기에는 자료에 한계가 존재한다는 점에서 추후 추가적인 분석이 요구된다. 한편 계급이동은 단순히 하나의 정책이 영향을 미쳤다기보다는 중학교 평준화 정책, 과외금지, 고등학교 평준화 정책 등이 종합적으로 영향을 미쳤을 것으로 판단된다. 인적자본축척 효과의 장기성을 감안할 때 교육정책의 기간과 지속성이 매우 중요하다는 것이 이들 정책의 영향에서 확인된다.