• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권10호
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• pp.161-167
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• 2021

본 논문은 우리나라 기업의 새로운 시장으로 부상하고 있는 베트남 소비자를 대상으로 균형이론을 적용하여 우리나라 기업과 베트남 내국 기업의 광고효과를 비교하기 위한 목적으로 실시되었다. 연구가설을 검증하기 위하여 베트남의 여대생을 대상으로 실험을 실시하였으며, 두 국가의 광고에 대한 인지적, 감성적, 그리고 행위적 반응을 조사하였다. 연구결과, 베트남 소비자들은 국가 이미지가 높은 한국과 베트남의 광고에 대한 인지적 차원에서의 평가는 차이가 없었으나, 감성적 차원 그리고 행위적 차원에서는 차이가 나타났다. 또한 세 가지 종속변인의 종합 차원에서도 한국 기업의 광고가 베트남 기업의 광고보다 더 긍정적이었다. 본 연구는 국제광고효과 연구에 있어 균형이론을 확장한 이론적 기여를 하였으며, 연구결과를 바탕으로 후진국 시장에서 한국 기업의 국제광고 시사점을 논의하였다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.249-254
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• 2019

기상이변 및 미세먼지 현상이 대두되면서 발생 가능한 문제의 대안으로 사용자들은 모바일 날씨 어플리케이션을 찾는다. 그러나 발전된 기술을 기반으로 정보를 제공하는 어플리케이션이 있음에도 불구하고 예측오류 및 날씨로 인해 발생되고 있는 환경, 경제 등의 문제들은 기대한 만큼 줄어들지 않고 있다. 따라서 본 연구의 목적은 사용자가 모바일 어플리케이션을 통해 변덕스러운 날씨에 대비를 철저히 할 수 있는 요소를 모바일로부터 찾는 것이다. 연구방법으로는 UX 전문가를 중심으로 닐슨의 휴리스틱 사용성 평가를 진행하여 '원기날씨'와 '케이웨더'사례를 평가 분석한 뒤 취약한 점을 도출했다. 분석 결과 제품은 다양한 기능과 제공하는 정보를 제공하고 있지만 사용자에게 접근성이 낮았으며, '정보전달'에 주 초점을 두고 있어 딱딱한 느낌주고 있었다. 본 연구는 향후 날씨 앱 실증연구시 사용자를 움직이는 적용방법의 효용성에 대한 단서를 얻는데 중요한 기초가 될 수 있으며, 모바일 어플리케이션 사용성 결과를 행동경제학 이론이라는 신선한 접근으로 분석했다는 점에서 의의가 있다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.106-112
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• 2022

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the clinical and psychological factors influencing depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with epilepsy. Methods: We administered self-reported questionnaires assessing children's depressive symptoms (Children's Depression Inventory, CDI) and anxiety (Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale, RCMAS) to children and adolescents with epilepsy (n=87, age range=6-17 years). We asked their parents to complete questionnaires on epilepsy-related variables, parental stress (Questionnaire on Resources and Stress, QRS), parental anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, STAI), family functioning (Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale, FACES), children's attention problems (Abbreviated Conners Parent Rating Scale Revised, CPRS), and children's behavioral problems (Korean Child Behavior Checklist, K-CBCL). Stepwise multiple regression analysis was performed to identify predictive variables affecting depressive symptoms. Results: Family adaptability (r=-0.240, p=0.026), family cohesion (r=-0.381, p<0.001), children's attention problems (r=0.290, p=0.006), children's anxiety (r=0.714, p<0.001), children's behavioral problems (r=0.371, p<0.001), parental anxiety (r=0.320, p=0.003), and parental stress (r=0.335, p=0.002) were significantly correlated with children's depressive symptoms. Children's anxiety (β=0.655, p<0.001) and parental stress (β=0.198, p=0.013) were significantly related to their depressive symptoms (adjusted R²=0.539). Conclusion: Clinicians should detect and manage children's anxiety and parental stress, which may affect depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with epilepsy.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권12호
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• pp.1817-1826
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• 2022

Public concern on the methods of raising food-producing animals has increased, especially in the last two decades, leading to voluntary and mandated changes in the animal production methods. The primary objective of these changes is to improve the welfare of farm animals. The use of gestational stalls is currently a major welfare issue in swine production. Several studies assessed the welfare of alternative housing systems for gestating sows. A comparative study was performed with gestating sows housed in either individual stalls or in groups in a pen with an electronic sow feeder. This review assessed the welfare of each housing system using physiological, behavioral, and reproductive performance criteria. The current review identified clear advantages and disadvantages of each housing system. Individual stall housing allowed each sow to be given an individually tailored diet without competition, but the sows had behavioral restrictions and showed stereotypical behaviors (e.g., bar biting, nosing, palate grinding, etc.). Group-housed sows had increased opportunities to display such behavior (e.g., ability to move around and social interactions); however, a higher prevalence of aggressive behavior, especially first mixing in static group type, caused a negative impact on longevity (more body lesions, scratch and bite injuries, and lameness, especially in subordinate sows). Conclusively, a more segmented and diversified welfare assessment could be beneficial for a precise evaluation of each housing system for sows. Further efforts should be made to reduce aggression-driven injuries and design housing systems (feeding regimen, floor, bedding, etc.) to improve the welfare of group-housed sows.

• 예술인문사회 융합 멀티미디어 논문지
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.777-784
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• 2017

사용자의 행위는 건축물의 질을 규정하는 가중 중요한 기준중의 하나다. 일반적으로 건축공간에서의 사용자 행위에 대한 평가는 건물이 완성된 이후에 이루어 졌으며 최근 전산기술을 통한 사전 시뮬레이션에 대한 관심과 노력이 계속되고 있는 실정이다. 그러나 현존하는 사용자 시뮬레이션은 주로 대규모 공간의 단순한 탈출 등에 관한 것이 주를 이루고 있어 건축 공간상에서 벌어지는 다양한 사용자의 행태에 대한 시뮬레이션은 불가능한 상태이다. 본 연구는 보다 고도화된 사용자 시뮬레이션을 위한 사람형상의 지능형 에이전트의 개발은 위한 연구로서 온톨로지를 이용한 NPC의 지능화에 관한 연구이다. 연구의 주안점은 온톨로지를 통하여 구현된 공간정보와 사용자 정보를 추론하여 NPC(Non-player Character)가 가상공간 상에서 보다 지능적으로 자율주행 및 행동하게 하는 것이다. 본 연구에서는 온톨로지 추론을 기술을 가상공간에 접목시키는 방법에 대하여 주로 논의하고자 한다. 또한 이를 공간정보 상에서 온톨로지를 기반으로 기술된 정보와 이의 변화를 가시적으로 확인할 수 있는 온톨로지 가시화 기술을 제시한다.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.70-81
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• 2024

Objectives: Cognitive impairments, ranging from mild to severe, adversely affect daily functioning, quality of life, and work capacity. Despite significant efforts in the past decade, more than 200 promising drug candidates have failed in clinical trials. Herbal remedies are gaining interest as potential treatments for dementia due to their long history and safety, making them valuable for drug development. This review aimed to examine the mechanisms behind the effect of Polygonum multiflorum on cognitive function. Methods: This study focused primarily on the effects of Polygonum multiflorum and its chemical constituents on cognitive behavioral outcomes including the Morris water maze, the passive avoidance test, and the Y maze, as well as pathogenic targets of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease (AD) like amyloid deposition, amyloid precursor protein, tau hyperphosphorylation, and cognitive decline. Additionally, a thorough evaluation of the mechanisms behind Polygonum multiflorum's impact on cognitive function was conducted. We reviewed the most recent data from preclinical research done on experimental models, particularly looking at Polygonum multiflorum's effects on cognitive decline and AD. Results: According to recent research, Poligonum multiflorum and its bioactive components, stilbene, and emodin, influence cognitive behavioral results and regulate the pathological target of cognitive impairment and AD. Their mechanisms of action include reducing oxidative and mitochondrial damage, regulating neuroinflammation, halting apoptosis, and promoting increased neurogenesis and synaptogenesis. Conclusion: This review serves as a comprehensive compilation of current experiments on AD and other cognitive impairment models related to the therapeutic effects of Polygonum multiflorum. We believe that these findings can serve as a basis for future clinical trials and have potential applications in the treatment of human neurological disorders.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2024

Background: The objective of behavioral guidance is to establish effective communication that aligns with a child's requirements to manage disruptive behavior. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Tell-Show-Do and Ask-Tell-Ask techniques in managing dental anxiety in children during their initial appointment. Methods: The study included 50 children (28 boys and 22 girls) without any prior experience between the ages of 7 and 11 at their first dental visit. The children were randomly categorized into two groups: Group 1, Tell Shows Do, and Group 2, Ask-Tell-Ask. Subsequently, all children underwent noninvasive treatment procedures such as restorations, sealants, and oral prophylaxis. Furthermore, behavioral management techniques were employed based on the allocated group. Finally, anxiety levels for all children were assessed using the Raghavendra, Madhuri, and Sujata Pictorial Scale (RMS-PS) and heart rate at three different intervals (before, during, and after). The obtained data were entered into Microsoft Excel, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. A paired t-test and Mann-Whitney U-test were used to compare the mean and median values of the two groups and determine their effectiveness. Results: Children in the TSD group exhibited statistically significant heart rates and RMS-PS scores in intra-group comparisons. However, children in the ask-tell-ask group showed a significant reduction only in the RMS-PS scores (P < 0.001) but not in the measures used to assess heart rate (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Tell-Show-Do was more effective than ask-tell-ask in alleviating dental anxiety in children. The simultaneous application of these two strategies can synergistically alleviate dental anxiety during a child's initial dentist appointment.

• 아동학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.189-205
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• 2008

A group theraplay program for improving social competence of children in group homes was composed of 24 sessions. The researcher and a therapist accessed 5 children living in a group home and conducted one session each week for 6 months from May to September. Before the application of the program, a pre-test was conducted using evaluation measures of attachment stability, social competence, and children's behavioral problems. A post-test was performed after the end of the program and a follow-up test was carried out to determine the long term effects of the program. Results showed that the group theraplay program improved attachment stability and social competence of children in group homes and was effective in changing problem behaviors.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제11권sup2호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2008

Chronic abdominal pain, defined as long-lasting intermittent or constant abdominal pain, is a common pediatric problem encountered by primary care physicians and medical subspecialists. Chronic abdominal pain in children is usually functional, i.e., without objective evidence of an underlying organic disorder. Functional abdominal pain is categorized as functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, functional abdominal pain, abdominal migraine, and aerophagia according to the Rome II criteria for pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders. There is insufficient evidence to state that the nature of abdominal pain or the presence of associated symptoms can discriminate between functional and organic disorders. The presence of alarming symptoms or signs, such as weight loss, gastrointestinal bleeding, persistent fever, and chronic severe diarrhea, is associated with a higher prevalence of organic disease. Most children with chronic abdominal pain are unlikely to require diagnostic testing; such children often need pharmacologic and behavioral therapy.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.1657-1662
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• 2017

Facial expression recognition systems using video devices have emerged as an important component of natural human-machine interfaces which contribute to various practical applications such as security systems, behavioral science and clinical practices. In this work, we present a new method to analyze, represent and recognize human facial expressions using a sequence of facial images. Under our proposed facial expression recognition framework, the overall procedure includes: accurate face detection to remove background and noise effects from the raw image sequences and align each image using vertex mask generation. Furthermore, these features are reduced by principal component analysis. Finally, these augmented features are trained and tested using Hidden Markov Model (HMM). The experimental evaluation demonstrated the proposed approach over two public datasets such as Cohn-Kanade and AT&T datasets of facial expression videos that achieved expression recognition results as 96.75% and 96.92%. Besides, the recognition results show the superiority of the proposed approach over the state of the art methods.