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The Meta-Analysis on Effects of Education of Python for Elementary School Students (초등학생 대상 파이썬(Python) 활용 교육의 효과에 대한 메타분석)

  • Yoon, So Hee;Jang, Bong Seok
    • Journal of Industrial Convergence
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    • v.18 no.5
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    • pp.97-101
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    • 2020
  • This study intended to analyze effects of education of python through meta-analysis. The researcher selected five primary studies reporting statistical data after implementing education of python in elementary classroom settings. Three research questions were stated. What is the total effect size of education of python? What are effect sizes of publication type, dependent variable, and etc.? What are results of meta-regression analysis by grade level, period, and etc.? Findings are as follows. The overall effect size was .598, which is medium. For categorical variables, the effect size of peer-reviewed journal articles was larger than theses. The effect size of affective domain was larger than student achievement and cognitive domain. For meta-regression analysis, education of python was more effective as the period and duration of the program increased. Finally, discussions and recommendations including qualitative investigation on affective domain and program management considering characteristics were presented regarding research findings.

The Direction of Science Gifted Education based on Creativity and Character (창의.인성 중심의 과학영재교육을 위한 방향 탐색)

  • Choi, Kyoulee
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.32 no.7
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    • pp.1169-1186
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the direction of science gifted education based on creativity and character by perception in the gifted education field. Data was collected by in-depth interviews with nine teachers, 10 science gifted students, and their parents, individually or in groups. The results of the study showed that the participants perceived character, creativity, leadership and morality as the important capabilities to have in the future society. Also, they wanted to explore science as much as they wished, form values as a leader, and feel a sense of accomplishment through a collaborative research project. The study suggested that it needed to construct cooperative learning and self-directed scientific investigation for science gifted education based on creativity and character.

A Study on Information Service Status and Librarians' Perceptions on Promoting Services in Special Libraries (전문도서관의 정보서비스 현황과 서비스 활성화를 위한 사서의 인식연구)

  • Lee, Myeong-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.157-179
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the current state and librarian's perception of information services in order to maximize their expertise and role of each policy field and promote continuous development of information services. The researcher surveyed 22 government-funded research institute librarians on their perception of service planning stage, investigation and provision stage, evaluation stage, system operation, required capacities for librarians, role expansion and change, and job difficulties. The questionnaire was consisted of 7 domains, 12 items, and 61 questions, and in-depth interviews were conducted for qualitative analysis. The findings of the study discovered newly required tasks in libraries such as introducing research information management tools, operating an advisory committee, and conducting publications-related tasks. Suggestions were made to encourage standardized manuals for modules based on job tasks, Continuing education to expand the role of subject librarians, and utilization of social media in information services.

Investigation of the Relationships between Beginning Elementary Teachers' Beliefs about the Nature of Science, and Science Leaching and Learning Context (초등 초임교사의 과학의 본성에 대한 신념과 과학 교수-학습 활동과의 관련성)

  • Yang Il-Ho;Han Ki-Gab;Choi Hyun-Dong;Oh Chang-Ho;Cho Hyun-Jun
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.399-416
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between science teaching practices and beliefs about the nature of science. Defining teachers' beliefs as a broad construct, the researcher tried to examine not only the teachers' understanding about the nature of science, but also the effect and reflection in science teaching practices with regards to the nature of science. Guiding research questions were how the teachers' science teaching practices reflected their beliefs about the nature of science. The methodology of this study was qualitative approach that included interviews, classroom observations, and instructional materials. At an urban area of Korea, five beginning elementary teacher was chosen. The cross-case and grounded theory study design were adopted as data analysis process. The results of data analysis were checked by teachers for internal validity. This study identified the teachers' beliefs about the nature of science suggested by many researchers and revealed that these teachers' beliefs reflected a little in science teaching practices. On the occasion it was reflected, restricted merely within the narrow limits the way to teach the concepts and contents presented in science curriculum. In addition, some of the obstacles that these teachers' beliefs did not reflect the science teaching practices with regards to the nature of science were investigated in this study.

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Composition and Diversity of Gut Bacteria Associated with the Eri Silk Moth, Samia ricini, (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) as Revealed by Culture-Dependent and Metagenomics Analysis

  • MsangoSoko, Kondwani;Gandotra, Sakshi;Chandel, Rahul Kumar;Sharma, Kirti;Ramakrishinan, Balasubramanian;Subramanian, Sabtharishi
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.30 no.9
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    • pp.1367-1378
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    • 2020
  • The polyphagous eri silk moth, Samia ricini, is associated with various symbiotic gut bacteria believed to provide several benefits to the host. The larvae of S. ricini were subjected to isolation of gut bacteria using culture-dependent 16S rRNA generic characterization, metagenomics analysis and qualitative enzymatic assays. Sixty culturable aerobic gut bacterial isolates comprising Firmicutes (54%) and Proteobacteria (46%); and twelve culturable facultative anaerobic bacteria comprising Proteobacteria (92%) and Firmicutes (8%) were identified inhabiting the gut of S. ricini. The results of metagenomics analysis revealed the presence of a diverse community of both culturable and un-culturable gut bacteria belonging to Proteobacteria (60%) and Firmicutes (20%) associated with seven orders. An analysis of the results of culturable isolation indicates that these bacterial isolates inhabited all the three compartments of the gut. Investigation on persistence of bacteria coupled with metagenomics analysis of the fifth instar suggested that bacteria persist in the gut across the different instar stages. In addition, enzymatic assays indicated that 48 and 75% of culturable aerobic, and 75% of anaerobic gut bacterial isolates had cellulolytic, lipolytic and nitrate reductase activities, thus suggesting that they may be involved in food digestion and nutritional provision to the host. These bacterial isolates may be good sources for profiling novel genes and biomolecules for biotechnological application.

Implementation of Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation System for Multi-level Decision Making (다층 의사결정을 위한 퍼지 포괄 평가 시스템 구축)

  • Park, Yong Kuk;Lee, Min Goo;Jung, Kyung Kwon;Won, Young-Jin
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers
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    • v.52 no.7
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    • pp.169-177
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    • 2015
  • This paper described a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method and implemented assessment system for multi-layer decision making. The proposed method is a assessment before bidding through the key questions using fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method and the entropy weights. The key questions are given by the wider investigation of major sports event organizers. The paper carried out evaluation of single factor and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation from low layer to high layer step by step. In order to verify the effectiveness of proposed method, we built the sports event management service platform (SEMSP) for assessment of applicant city. This method represents a unified one of the quantitative results and the qualitative results based on the judgment of experts.

Effect of Wage Peak System on Age Integration: Investigation from Worker's Perspective (임금피크제의 연령통합적 성과: 노동자 관점에서 이해하기)

  • You, Younglim;Choi, Hyeji;Jeon, Haesang
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.36 no.3
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    • pp.827-846
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    • 2016
  • The presented study was based on the notions that 1)the age-separated perspective would not be functional for post modern society which characterized by a diversity of life styles and 2)effects of wage peak system have been investigated mainly through managemental efficiency with quantitative analysis. In those notions, this study aimed to investigate effects of wage peak system based on age integration perspective with a qualitative method. Deep case study were executed with four workers who fully understand regarding wage peak system. Results showed that three sub categories were drawn in the meaning focused on issues of wage peak system; uneasy attention on workers who applied for wage peak system; pro and con of wage peak system for aged workers; achieving age integrated environment through mutual understanding.

Uncertainty investigation and mitigation in flood forecasting

  • Nguyen, Hoang-Minh;Bae, Deg-Hyo
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2018.05a
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    • pp.155-155
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    • 2018
  • Uncertainty in flood forecasting using a coupled meteorological and hydrological model is arisen from various sources, especially the uncertainty comes from the inaccuracy of Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts (QPFs). In order to improve the capability of flood forecast, the uncertainty estimation and mitigation are required to perform. This study is conducted to investigate and reduce such uncertainty. First, ensemble QPFs are generated by using Monte - Carlo simulation, then each ensemble member is forced as input for a hydrological model to obtain ensemble streamflow prediction. Likelihood measures are evaluated to identify feasible member. These members are retained to define upper and lower limits of the uncertainty interval and assess the uncertainty. To mitigate the uncertainty for very short lead time, a blending method, which merges the ensemble QPFs with radar-based rainfall prediction considering both qualitative and quantitative skills, is proposed. Finally, blending bias ratios, which are estimated from previous time step, are used to update the members over total lead time. The proposed method is verified for the two flood events in 2013 and 2016 in the Yeonguol and Soyang watersheds that are located in the Han River basin, South Korea. The uncertainty in flood forecasting using a coupled Local Data Assimilation and Prediction System (LDAPS) and Sejong University Rainfall - Runoff (SURR) model is investigated and then mitigated by blending the generated ensemble LDAPS members with radar-based rainfall prediction that uses McGill algorithm for precipitation nowcasting by Lagrangian extrapolation (MAPLE). The results show that the uncertainty of flood forecasting using the coupled model increases when the lead time is longer. The mitigation method indicates its effectiveness for mitigating the uncertainty with the increases of the percentage of feasible member (POFM) and the ratio of the number of observations that fall into the uncertainty interval (p-factor).

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The Place of Action from David Mamet's Concept for Performer Training

  • Son, Bong-Hee
    • International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.180-187
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    • 2021
  • This thesis explores the place and role of a performer's action from a perspective of a director and playwright David Mamet's concept for performer training. This thesis takes inspiration from the idea of Mamet's simple and practical investigation specifically in text-based approach with a performer's bodily function on stage. For Mamet, the writings and practices of many different body-centered training are not rooted in the principle and nature of acting/performance. Reconsidering complicated approaches particularly psychological-oriented theory, practice, and assumption draw on several practitioners takes us beyond the field of visible and/or outer appearance of a performer which in turn leads the performer's body to be as abstract therefore not to being in the moment on stage. Arming the points, we argue that whatever disciplines and/or methods necessarily need to meet the principles and demands of acting/performance/theatre to connect to the materials, an action/objective given by a specific playwright which the performer must inhabit through his/her body. Out of the context, any 'method' serves no purpose. That is, the mechanics of an action is an extension of addressing what a performer's specific needs which shifts his/her body to respond appropriately to the theatrical demands. Taking this argument further, we claim that the purpose of performer training should not be understood as learning and improving techniques or skills for his/her self-perfection. The research finding shows that this resembles to the phenomenon that the visible very often precedes the invisible where the performer's body lose a clarity with no more chance to happen and/or change the event(s). Rather, it is a process of learning what/how to learn which in turn brings us back to the central question of why we do training for what purpose in this contemporary era. Exploring and answering these questions is not only a way to employ the key materials applicable to the theatrical demands but also to achieve the identify as a professional performer/doer on stage.

Experimental Study on the Wear Effects of a Brush Seal in DN 2.5million in a 250℃ High - temperature Steam Environment (DN 250만 250℃고온 스팀환경에서 운전되는 단열 브러쉬 실 마모효과에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Ha, YunSeok;Ha, TaeWoong;Lee, YoungBok
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.35 no.2
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    • pp.99-105
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    • 2019
  • This study presents an experimental investigation of the wear and oxidation of the bristles of a brush seal in a super-heated steam environment. We construct a model reflecting normal force and radial interference to predict the amount of wear. To monitor the volume loss of the bristle induced by the swirl phenomenon of the rotor, we measure the clearance between the rotor and the brush seal by using a non-contact 3-D device. We calculate the area by using the area-wise measurement method. Considering the obvious brush seal wear variables, we use two disks with different roughness($Ra=0.1{\mu}m$ and $100{\mu}m$) to determine the effect of roughness on wear. Considering an actual steam turbine, we utilize a steam generator and super-heater to generate a working fluid (0.95MPa, 523.15K) that has high kinetic energy. We observe the abrasion of the bristles in the hot steam environment through a scanning electron microscope image. This study also conducted energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis for a qualitative evaluation of local chemistry. The results indicate that the wear and elimination of bristles occur on the disk with high roughness, and the weight increases due to oxidation. Furthermore these results, reveal that the bristle oxidation is accelerated more under super-heated steam conditions than under conditions without steam.