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Development of an Aggression Scale for Adolescents: Based on Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior (청소년의 공격성 측정도구 개발: Ajzen의 계획된 행위 이론을 기반으로)

  • Jang, Sook;Ahn, Hye Young
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.484-495
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to develop a scale for measuring aggression in adolescents, based on Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Methods: The participants were 38 adolescents in an in-depth study conducted to develop items for indirect measurement, 13 adolescents in a pre-test, and 289 adolescents in the present survey. The collected data were analyzed using content validity, the correlation coefficient, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, reliability, and the Cronbach's ${\alpha}$. Results: In this study, the most important variable related to aggression was found to be aggression intention. This study included 4 factors of direct measurement and 6 factors of indirect measurement; therefore, 41 questions were developed. Increased levels of aggression were associated with higher scores for attitudes of aggression, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and aggression intention. Conclusion: We found that the questionnaire used in this study was valid and reliable as a measurement scale to explain aggression in adolescents based on TPB. Aggression intention should be included in aggression prevention programs because it was linked to aggressive behavior.

New Non-linear Modelling for Vibration Analysis of a Straight Pipe Conveying Fluid (유체를 이송하는 직선관의 진동 해석을 위한 새로운 비선형 모델링)

  • Lee, Su-Il;Jeong, Jin-Tae;Im, Hyeong-Bin
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.514-520
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    • 2002
  • A new non-linear modelling of a straight pipe conveying fluid is presented for vibration analysis when the pipe is fixed at both ends. Using the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory and the non-linear Lagrange strain theory, from the extended Hamilton's principle are derived the coupled non-linear equations of motion for the longitudinal and transverse displacements. These equations of motion are discretized by using the Galerkin method. After the discretized equations are linearized in the neighbourhood of the equilibrium position, the natural frequencies are computed from the linearized equations. On the other hand, the time histories for the displacements are also obtained by applying the generalized-$\alpha$ time integration method to the non-linear discretized equations. The validity of the new modelling is provided by comparing results from the proposed non-linear equations with those from the equations proposed by Paidoussis.

Effect of Crack Propagation Directions on the Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Carbon/Epoxy Composite Materials (탄소섬유/에폭시 복합재료의 층간파괴인성에 미치는 균열진전각도의 영향)

  • Hwang, Jin-Ho;Hwang, Woon-Bong
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.23 no.6 s.165
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    • pp.1026-1038
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    • 1999
  • Interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon/epoxy composite materials has been studied under tensile and flexural loading by the use of width tapered double cantilever beam(WTDCB) and end notched flexure(ENF) specimens. This study has significantly examined the effect of various interfacial ply orientation, ${\alpha}(0^{\circ},\;45^{\circ}\;and\;90^{\circ})$ and crack propagation direction, ${\theta}(0^{\circ},\;15^{\circ},\;30^{\circ}\;and\;45^{\circ})$ in terms of critical strain energy release rate through experiments. Twelve differently layered laminates were investigated. The data reduction for evaluating the fracture energy is based on compliance method and beam theory. Beam theory is used to analyze the effect of crack propagation direction. The geometry and lay-up sequence of specimens are considered various conditions such as skewness parameter, beam volume, and so on. The results show that the fiber bridging occurred due to the non-midplane crack propagation and causes the difference of fracture energy evaluated by both methods. For safer and more reliable composite structures, we obtain the optimal stacking sequence from initial fracture energy in each mode.

Determination of Minimum Detectable Activity in Environmental Samples (환경방사능 측정에서의 검출한계치의 정량적 고찰 및 최소검출방사능 농도 계산)

  • Lee, Myung-Ho;Shin, Hyun-Sang;Hong, Kwang-Hee;Cho, Young-Hyun;Lee, Chang-Woo
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.171-184
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    • 1999
  • In this paper, using statistical theory the basic concepts and the formulars of lower limit of detection were deasribed. Assuming that risks of 5% are acceptable (95% confidence level), lower limits of detection were calculated on the measuring apparatus for alpha, beta and gamma nuclides. Also, on the basis concepts of lower limit of detection, the MDA values were calculated for the radionuclides detected easily in the environment. These results make it possible to evaluate confidence limits on the radioanalytical results in the environmental sample.

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Finite Element Analysis for Time Response of a Flexible Spinning Disk with Translating Misalignment (회전축 정렬불량을 가지는 유연회전디스크의 유한요소법을 이용한 시간응답해석)

  • Heo, Jin-Uk;Jeong, Jin-Tae
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.26 no.9
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    • pp.1905-1913
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    • 2002
  • Using the finite element method, this study investigates the dynamic time responses of a flexible spinning disk of which axis of rotation is misaligned with the axis of symmetry. The misalignment between the axes of symmetry and rotation is one of the major vibration sources in optical disk drives such as CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD drives. Based upon the Kirchhoff plate theory and the von-Karman strain theory, three coupled equations of motion for the misaligned disk are obtained: two of the equations are for the in-plane motion while the other is for the out-of-plane motion. After transforming these equations into two weak forms for the in-plane and out-of-plane motions, the weak forms are discretized by using newly defined annular sector finite elements. Applying the generalized-$\alpha$ time integration method to the discretized equations, the time responses and the displacement distributions are computed and then the effects of the misalign ment on the responses and the distributions are analyzed. The computation results show that the misalignment has an influence on the magnitudes of the in-plane displacements and it results in the amplitude modulation or the beat phenomenon in the time responses of the out-of-plane displacement.

Effect of Protection Motivation Factors on Behavioral Intention to Reduce Sodium Intake among University Students in Gyeongnam and Busan (보호동기요인이 나트륨 저감화 관련 행동 의도에 미치는 영향 - 경남·부산 지역 대학생을 중심으로 -)

  • Jang, Soo-Hyun;Yoon, Eunju
    • The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.104-114
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    • 2016
  • In this study, we investigated protection motivation and behavioral intention to prevent serious illnesses related to excessive sodium intake among the university students in Gyeongnam and Busan. Within the protection motivation theory (PMT) framework, a survey questionnaire was developed to measure participants' perceptions on the severity of and the vulnerability to the threat of serious diseases due to the high sodium intake as well as the effectiveness of preventive measures (response efficacy), and the ability to perform them (self-efficacy) along with their willingness to follow recommendations (behavioral intention). Data was collected in June 2015. Study participants were divided into either low (n=117) or high (n=177) sodium intake behavior groups based on their current behaviors. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to measure construct validity and Cronbach's alpha was calculated to check reliability of measurement items. The high sodium intake behavior group perceived higher vulnerability than the low sodium intake behavior group among four PMT factors. Differences of the other three factors were not significant between the two groups. The results of hierarchical regression analysis indicated that self-efficacy and response efficacy affected behavioral intention of high sodium intake behavior among students. Hence, development of strategies to increase self-efficacy and response efficacy are strongly recommended.

Determinant of Market Orientation on SME Performance: RBV and SCP Perspective

  • NURHILALIA, NURHILALIA;RAHMAN Kadir, Abdul;MAHLIA, Muis;JUSNI, JUSNI;ADITYA, Halim Perdana Kusuma Putra
    • Journal of Distribution Science
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    • v.17 no.9
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    • pp.35-45
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    • 2019
  • Purpose - This study analyzes the relationship between inter-function coordination variables, competitor, customer and innovation orientation that has been developed by Narver & Slater (1990), also known as Market Orientation Strategy on SME Sutera's marketing performance, through direct and indirect effect relationships. Research design, data, and methodology - This study uses a sample of 168 respondents who are silk SME entrepreneurs in eleven Silk Craftsman sub-districts in Wajo Regency - South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Data collection using a questionnaire with a period between January - June 2019. Data analysis use PLS. The stages of testing the results of analysis go through several stages: the first stage, analysis of variable descriptions, the goodness of fit model (AVE, CR, Cronbach Alpha, R2) and hypothesis test. Results and Findings - From the fifteen hypothesis by direct and indirect effect state six hypothesis are rejected and eleven hypothesis are accepted. Overall, the concepts of Resource Based View theory (RBV) and Structure-Conduct- Performance theory (SCP) also provide a strategic picture for businessmen related to product innovation and service innovation and the urgency of regeneration in order to maintain the continuity of superior products in the future.

Determinants of E-invoice Adoption: Empirical Evidence from Vietnam

  • NGUYEN, Anh Huu;NGUYEN, Thao Phuong;DANG, Giang Tra Thi
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.7 no.7
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    • pp.311-321
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    • 2020
  • This paper aims to investigate the effect of the factors on the e-invoice at its infant stage of adoption in the context of Vietnam. Data were collected by using a questionnaire delivered to 318 participants who are managers and accountants of companies in Vietnam from June to September 2019. The statistical methods approaches are employed to address the research issues including Cronbach's Alpha testing, Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA), and Confirmation Factor Analysis (CFA). Then, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is employed to assess the proposed hypotheses model of e-invoice adoption in Vietnam. The research findings showed that direct factors have a statistically significant impact on the e-invoice adoption towards behavior, and perceived behavioral control. Perceived usefulness and perceived ease-of-use positively affect attitude towards the behavior. These factors, in turn, are impacted by perceived compatibility. Based on the research results, some practicable suggestions are proposed in order to boost the number of Vietnamese enterprises voluntarily adopting e-invoice. This study indicates the important impacts of the user's attitude and perception about control ability on intention to use. In addition, some key intuitive recommendations were proposed aiming to improve the success of the e-invoice adoption of enterprises in the context of Vietnam.

Hydrophobicity of Amino Acids in Protein Context

  • Cho, Hanul;Chong, Song-Ho;Ham, Sihyun
    • Proceeding of EDISON Challenge
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    • 2014.03a
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    • pp.103-113
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    • 2014
  • Hydrophobicity is the key concept to understand the role of water in protein folding, protein self-assembly, and protein-ligand interaction. Conventionally, hydrophobicity of amino acids in a protein has been argued based on hydrophobicity scales determined for individual free amino acids, assuming that those scales are unaltered when amino acids are embedded in a protein. Here, we investigate how the hydrophobicity of constituent amino acids depends on the protein context, in particular, on the total charge and secondary structures of a protein. To this end, we compute and analyze the hydration free energy - free energy change upon hydration quantifying the hydrophobicity - of three short proteins based on the integral-equation theory of liquids. We find that the hydration free energy of charged amino acids is significantly affected by the protein total charge and exhibits contrasting behavior depending on the protein net charge being positive or negative. We also observe that amino acids in the central ${\beta}$-strand sandwiched by ${\beta}$-sheets display more enhanced hydrophobicity than free amino acids, whereas those in the ${\alpha}$-helix do not clearly show such a tendency. Our results provide novel insights into the hydrophobicity of amino acids, and will be valuable for rationalizing and predicting the strength of water-mediated interaction involved in the biological activity of proteins.

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A Study on Intention to Use and Use Charged the Digital Contents (유료 디지털콘텐츠의 이용의도와 이용에 관한 연구)

  • An, Kwan Ho;Jeon, Joong Yang;Cho, Hyeong Rye
    • Journal of Korea Society of Digital Industry and Information Management
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.77-90
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    • 2011
  • In these days, almost all existing contents have been digitalized because of development of IT(Information Technology) and the emergence of various distribution channels. Those digitalized Contents has increased so rapidly, particularly Video contents, and brought new market and open new business. Now it became a lucrative industry. Therefore it's necessary to study Digital contents. This study is to find out the factors which have an influence on Intention to Use and Use charged the digital contents. To carry out this study, TAM(Technology Acceptance Model), IDT(Innovation Diffusion Theory) and Use& Gratifications Theory were applied. An empirical method has been adopted, using Likert-style 7 point measurement scale, data were collected by e-mail and direct survey in Daejeon, Korea. On the collected data, after the validity test and reliability test has been taken by factor analysis and using Cronbach's alpha respectively, following 5 variables were extracted such as Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Easy Of Use, Compatibility, Intention to Use and Use.