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An Astronomer's View on the Current College-Level Textbook Descriptions of Tides

  • Ahn, Kyung-Jin
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.30 no.5
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    • pp.671-681
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    • 2009
  • In the equilibrium theory of tides by Newton, tide on the Earth is a phenomenon driven by differential gravity contributed both by the Sun and the Moon. Due to the direct link of the generic tidal effect to the oceanic tides, college students in the earth science education department are exposed to this theory through oceanography lectures as well as astronomy lectures. Common oceanography textbooks adopt a non-inertial reference frame fixed to the Earth in which the fictitious, centrifugal force appears. This has a potential risk to provide misconceptions among students in various aspects including the followings: 1) this is how Newton originally derived the equilibrium theory of tides, and 2) the tide is a phenomenon appearing only in rotating systems. We show that in astronomy, a much simpler description, which employs the inertial frame, is generally used to explain tides and thus causes less confusion. We argue that the description used in astronomy is preferable both in the viewpoints of simplicity and ease of interpretation. Moreover, on a historical basis, an inertial frame was adopted by Newton in Principia to explain tides. Thus, the description used in astronomy is consistent with Newton's original approach. We also present various astrophysical tides which do not comply with the concept of centrifugal force in general. We therefore argue that the description used in oceanography should be compensated by that in astronomy, due to its complexity, historical inconsistency and limited applicability.

Development and Application of the Framework for Analyzing Forest Education Paradigms (산림교육 패러다임 분석틀의 개발과 적용)

  • Lee, Jae-Young;Kim, In-Ho;Jeon, Jeong-Il;Jung, Sue-Jung;Gwak, Jung-Nan;Song, Seong-Ah;Kwon, Hye-Seon
    • Hwankyungkyoyuk
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.31-44
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    • 2008
  • This study was aimed at developing and providing textbook writers with information and materials required to introduce forest education ideas and paradigm into primary, middle, and high school students, responding to establishment of the new national curriculum. Research methods included interview with school teachers, literature review on forest education and policy, analysis of writings and drawings of elementary school students. As a primary result, the study produced a framework that can be applied to analyze and understand how people think of and put a value on forest, consisting of 1) Resource-Economic Perspective, 2) Environmental-Ecological Perspective, 3) Cultural-Educational Perspective, and 4) Existential-Ethical Perspective. To test its validity, the developed framework was applied to the processes of reorganizing and interpreting the outcomes of teacher interview and writings and drawings of elementary school students. The results of applications showed that current school education mostly focused on ecological-environmental (about 50%) and cultural-educational (about 30%) perspectives on forest. To improve the quality of current forest education in schools, five main directions including integration, balance, interrelatedness, identity, and systematic approaches were suggested.

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THE THERAPEUTIC USES AND PHARMACOPEAL ACTION OF JIRJEER (Eruca sativa): A Review

  • Qaiyyum, Ifra Abdul;Nergis, Afiya
    • CELLMED
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.7.1-7.8
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    • 2022
  • The Unani System of Medicine (USM) is one of the traditional systems of medicine that deals with plants. Plants are large source of medicine. JIRJEER (Eruca sativa) is one of the plant origin drugs, has been used for various therapeutic purposes in USM. It contains Erucic acid (major contain), oleic acid, linoleic acid, saturated Fatty acids, Flavonoids, Phenolics, Glucosinolate, Vitamin C and Carotenoids. These active constituents are responsible for their actions described in Unani classical literature such as Muqqawwi-e-bah (Aphrodisiac), Muwallid-e-mani (Spermatomatogenic), Daf-e-sumoom (Antidote), Kasir-e-riyah (Carminative), Jaali (Cleanser/Detergent), Mudirr-e-bawl (Diuretic) wo Mudirr-e-hayd (Emmenogoggue), Muhammir (Rubefacient), Hazim (Digestive), Mulaiyan (Laxative), Muzliq-e-mani (Lubricant), Muddir-e-shir (Galactopoietic), Mufattih-e-Sudad (Deobstruent), Musakhin (Analgesic), Mulattif (Demulcent), Mufattit-i-hasah (Lithotriptic) and whole plant is considered as aphrodisiac. This is a review paper which discusses morphology, pharmacological action, ethno-medicinal and therapeutic uses of this medicinal plant in perspective of Unani medicine. This review has been done through online searches of databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, science direct and hand search for classical textbook available in different libraries. It concluded that JIRJEER (Eruca sativa) is one of the best herbal medicines in treatment of Antiulcer, Antibacterial, Fertility, Hepato-protective, Hyperlipidemic, Antioxidant, Antihypertensive, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-edema, Nephro-protective, Antidiabetic, Antifungal and Anticancer properties.

A Study on the Support System of Alternative Materials for College Students with Visual Impairment (시각장애대학생을 위한 대체자료 지원체계에 관한 연구)

  • Suh, Hye-Ran;Kang, Eun-Yeong
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.5-30
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    • 2015
  • The attention to higher education of individuals with disabilities has been increased. But, there is no concern for successful university life of students with visual impairment. The purpose of this study is to propose systematic learning-support systems for enhancing the rights of college students with visual impairment in accessing and using library materials. To accomplish the purpose of this study, the current states of alternative material system for those with visual impairment and use behavior of college students with visual impairment in Korea were analyzed. This study concluded with the following strategies for constructing the systematic support system for the alternative materials for college students with visual impairment: 1) improvement of The National Library for Individuals with Disabilities' function; 2) empowerment of service center for student with disabilities in University through strengthening network; 3) technical and systematic improvement for copyright protection.

Satisfaction of Qigong Lecture in College of Oriental Medicine (한의과대학에서의 기공교육 향상을 위한 강의 만족도 조사)

  • Kim, Ki-Jin;Han, Chang-Hyun;Park, Ji-Ha;Choi, Seong-Hun;Lee, Sang-Nam
    • Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.69-78
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    • 2009
  • Objectives : To understand the basis for future improvement and development in the lectures, an evaluation was made on the lecture by the 'theory-practice-self study' system initiated in 'Yangseng Qigong(養生氣功) and practice' at Daegu Haani University. Method : We surveyed the satisfaction of 'Yangsaeng Qigon and Practice' which is the lecture that is composed theory, practice, self study for 120 students at college of oriental medicine in Daegu Haani University. Result : In the inquiry for the satisfaction with the general class of 'Yangsaeng Qigong and practice', 69% of students answered positively. As to the satisfaction with class grouping, 76% answered affirmatively, and as to the question "Agreement to the plan workable?", 72% said it was satisfactory, showing lectures by class grouping were made successful as planed. As to satisfaction with theory lectures, 36% were satisfied (38% unsatisfied), as to practice 90% was satisfied (2% unsatisfied) and as to the self-study and special lectures, 36% was satisfied (23% unsatisfied), showing the satisfaction was relatively higher for practice. To the question "Was it helpful in understanding hygiene Danjeon-breathing science?", 31% said yes (16% no) for theory, 87% yes (3% no) for practices, 32% yes (32% no) for special lectures, and 37% yes (28% no) for team assignments. Conclusions : The textbooks and majors of the lecturers turned out to be varied, but as seen from the result of lecture satisfaction on 'Yangseng Qigong and practice', it was different according to the preparedness of the lecturers and satisfaction with the lecture material. Despite the situation that most schools have chosen it as a major subject, the subject name was divergent among schools and the textbook and the content of practice were also not unified. At the point of globally rising interest in Qigong, this will only lead to its weak competitiveness when advancing to the world.

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Development of Nutritional Biochemistry Learning Goals and Core Competencies in the Dental Hygiene Curriculum

  • Yoon, Hye-Young;Shin, Sun-Jung;Shin, Bo-Mi;Lee, Hyo-Jin;Choi, Jin-Sun;Bae, Soo-Myoung
    • Journal of dental hygiene science
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.115-125
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    • 2022
  • Background: In the dental hygiene curriculum, efforts are being made to introduce an integrated curriculum based on the competency of a dental hygienist. Because there is a connection and overlap in learning contents between Dental Nutrition and Oral Biochemistry, which are basic dental hygiene subjects, it is possible to integrate these two subjects. This study aims to derive Nutritional Biochemistry as an integrated curriculum for Dental Nutrition and Oral Biochemistry, and to develop learning goals and competencies for Dental Nutritional Biochemistry. Methods: The learning contents of the integrated curriculum were composed by referring to the contents of the Dental Nutrition and Oral Biochemistry textbooks, and learning goals were derived from the learning contents. Moreover, competency was developed by analyzing the duties of a dental hygienist that can be performed through the learning goals. The Delphi survey was conducted twice to verify the content validity ratio (CVR) of the competence and the learning goal of the integrated curriculum. Results: In the first Delphi survey, the CVR for two competencies was 0.56 or higher. Moreover, it was revised based on expert's opinions, and as a result of the second Delphi survey after the revision, the CVR was either increased or maintained. Eighty-five learning goals were derived by referring to the textbook. According to CVR and expert opinions, after the first Delphi survey, the number of learning goals was reduced to 69. After the second Delphi survey, 68 learning goals were finally derived. Conclusion: The development process of the integrated curriculum conducted in this study can be utilized for integration between subjects in basic dental hygiene.

Exploring factors in terms of school and social environment that affect high school student's affective attitude on mathematics according to the student's academic level, grade, gender, and school location (고등학생의 학업성취도, 학년, 성별, 학교 소재지에 따른 수학에 대한 정의적 태도에 영향 미치는 학교와 사회 환경적 측면의 요인 탐색)

  • Jung Hye-Yun
    • The Mathematical Education
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    • v.62 no.1
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    • pp.151-173
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    • 2023
  • In this study, we explored factors that affect high school student's affective attitude on mathematics with respect to the school mathematics instructoin, school mathematics assessment, mathematics textbook, private mathematics education, college entrance and career, and social atmosphere. Considering students' grade, major, academic level, gender, and school location, 1,029 high school students participated in the survey. To analyze the survey results, descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and chi-square test were conducted using SPSS ver 29.0. Results are as follows. First, generally, college entrance and career and school mathematics instruction affected students' affective attitude on mathematics. Second, according to student's academic level and gender, there was a statistically significant difference in the factors affecting the affective attitude on mathematics. Third, according to students' background, there was a statistically significant difference in students' responses to sub-categories of each factor. We suggested that to improve student's affective attitude on mathematics, diversity of the school mathematics instruction, improvement of the mathematics textbook, student's appropriate participation in the private mathematics education, improvement of student's perception of the utilization of the mathematics in the future and the importance of the mathemaitcs in the society, and parents' emotional support are needed.

The Literature Review on Medications of Insomnia in Chapter Mong(夢) of Donguibogam (불면 처방에 관한 문헌고찰 - 동의보감(東醫寶鑑) 몽문(夢門)을 중심으로)

  • Park, Bo-Ra;Park, In-Sook;Kang, Hyung-Won;Lyu, Yeong-Su
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.177-198
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    • 2011
  • Objectives : By analyzing and comparing indications, components and their doses of herb medicines, which were recorded in insomnia chapters of medical books, we examined historical changes and made clear documentary ground of medications. Methods : 1. 10 books which were noted in insomnia part of "The Eastern Medical Textbook of neuropsychiatry" and 13 books were mentioned in same part of "Uibujeonrok" were selected as reference. 2. We searched article database such as KISS, riss4U and journals issued by the Korean society of oriental neuropsychiatry. Finally, 39 books which were noted in 3 literature reviews, were chose as reference. 3. In reference books, we collected the herb medicines in chapters related to insomnia. 4. In case of no section associated with insomnia in books, we found prescriptions related to insomnia in whole chapters. 5. If the chief virtue of medication was not primarily for insomnia, we excluded applied or added herb medicines. 6. We classified prescriptions into small groups which had same name, and then rearranged them in chronological order. Results and Conclusions : 1. Banha-tang(banxiatang) of "Hwangjenaegyeong Youngchu" was the first-recorded prescription used for insomnia. 2. The chapter of insomnia appeared in "Chunkeumyobang" at first. 3. Ondam-tang(Wendantang) was most cited prescription in medical books. It was recorded totally 19 books from "Chunkeumyobang" to "Hyeoljeungron". 4. We suspects indications, components, dosage of medication of insomnia in Donguibogam were revised according to author's clinical experience and circumstances.

A Literature Study on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (과민성(過敏性) 대장증후군(大腸症候群)에 대한 문헌적(文獻的) 고찰(考察))

  • Cho, Yoon-Sung;Jung, Jong-An;Hong, Gwang-Hae;Jeong, Kyoung-Ah
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.9-20
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    • 2006
  • Objective & Methods : Irritable Bowel Syndrome is occurred frequently in daily life. Nevertheless. medical treatment of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome is almost dependent on western cure, but that cure is not effective enough. So we chose the oriental medicine textbook that were dealing with the oriental concept and the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. we got these results. Results were as follows : 1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is characterised by recurrent or chronic abdominal pain, with distension, disturbed defecation and psychic problems without organic lesions. 2. The etiology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome include stress. disharmony of liver and spleen, the coldness of spleen and kidney and the lack of qi or yin, etc. 3. The oriental treatments of Irritable Bowel Syndrome are warming spleen and kidney, easing liver and stopping diarrhea. 4. The internal medication of Irritable Bowel Syndrome was the most used 11 times Tongsayobang(痛瀉要方) and 10 times Yijungtang(理中湯). 5. The most many used herb were Atractylodjs macrocephalae rhjzoma(白朮), Gjnseng Radix (人蔘), Cjnnamomj Cortex(肉桂), Polyporus(猪笭), etc.

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Theoretical analysis for the development of early childhood oral health curriculum and developmental case (유아구강보건교육과정 개발을 위한 이론 분석 및 개발 사례)

  • Jung, Young-Ran;Kim, Young-Kyung;Hwang, Yun-Sook
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.265-278
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze theories of curriculum development in an attempt to develop a systematic early childhood oral health curriculum that would be the basis of the lifelong oral health of preschoolers. The findings of the study were as follows; 1. The current kindergarten curriculum just stated that kindergarteners should keep their teeth clean, and no systematic guidelines on what to teach were included. That was hardly expected to provide efficient education on oral health promotion. 2. Preschoolers, teachers and parents were investigated to find out learner needs, and educational objects and what to teach were selected based on their needs and Tyler's Curriculum Development Theory. 3. Most of the early childhood teachers felt the need for oral health education, but faced difficulties in conducting it due to heavy workload. Another reason seemed that they were empowered to provide that education at their option since that was not mandatory. 4. As a result of analyzing the early childhood segments and educational objects of college textbooks on oral health education, every textbook differed from one another. There was a necessity to set up standardized educational objects for early childhood oral health education. 5. Oral health specialists should be involved in the development of early childhood curriculum to ensure the selection of standardized educational objects and contents.

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