• Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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• v.37 no.12 s.142
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• pp.79-89
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to develop the generative fathering scale to measure fathers' active involvement of parenting. Subjects were 188 fathers of early childhood from Jeonju. To begin with, the concept of generative fathering was discussed in the theoretical review, and then the measurement was comprised of two dimensions(the parental involvement of fathers and paternal responsibility) The parental involvement of fathers : thirty of 37 items were selected through the item analysis, and that 30 items were analyzed by factor analysis. The result of factor analysis indicated that the parental involvement of fathers comprised of three factors(developmental support, caregiving and monitoring, shared activities). paternal responsibility : this was analyzed through the same process above, two factors(responsibility as a resource provider and responsibility as a child-rearing)were extracted by factor analysis. The construct validity was supported and the internal consistency of this two sub-scale appeared to be at an acceptable level, and were considered to be useful way to measure generative fathering.

• Multiscale and Multiphysics Mechanics
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• v.1 no.4
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• pp.327-340
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• 2016

Poly(${\epsilon}$-caprolactone) (PCL) diol, with good biodegradation and biocompatibility, is one of the widely used soft segments (SSs) in composing bio-polyester-urethanes (Bio-PUs), which show great potential in both biomedical and tissue engineering applications. Properties of Bio-PUs are tunable by combining SS monomers with different molecular weights, structures, modifications, and ratio of components. Although numbers of research have reported many Bio-PUs properties, few studies have been done at the molecular scale. In this study, we use molecular dynamic (MD) simulation to construct atomistic models for two commonly used PCL diol SSs with different molecular weights 1247.58 Da and 1932.42 Da. We compare the simulation results by using two widely used classical force fields for organic molecules: Consistent Valence Force Field (CVFF) and CHARMM General Force Field (CGenFF), and discuss the validity and accuracy. Melt density, volume, polymer conformations, transition temperature, and mechanical properties of PCL diols are calculated and compared with experiments. Our results show that both force fields provide accurate predictions on the properties of PCL diol system at the molecular scale and could help the design of future Bio-PUs.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.432-438
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• 2014

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This research was conducted to develop a construct model regarding the dietary style, late night snacking choice attributes and health promotion behaviors of industrial workers. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The surveys were collected during the period between January and February 2013. A statistical analysis of 888 industrial workers was conducted using SPSS 12.0 for Windows and SEM (Structural Equation Model) using AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structure) 5.0 statistics package. RESULTS: The results of the correlations between all variables showed significant positive correlations (P < 0.05). Results of factors analysis on dietary styles were categorized into five factors and health promotion behaviors were categorized into four. The reliability of these findings was supported by a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.6 and higher for all other factors. After obtaining the factors from processing an exploratory factor analysis and the end results supported the validity. In an attempt to study the late night snacking choice attributes in accordance to dietary styles and the health promotion behaviors of industrial workers, a structural equation model was constructed and analyzed. CONCLUSIONS: All tests proved the model satisfied the recommended levels of the goodness on fit index, and thus, the overall research model was proved to be appropriate.

• The Journal of the Acoustical Society of Korea
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• v.20 no.5
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• pp.54-60
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• 2001

This paper investigates the equivalent circuit analysis method for the multi-functional device in mobile telephones, which works both as a buzzer and a vibrator in a single unit form. With a representative multi-functional device, we construct the corresponding equivalent circuits for the buzzer mode and the vibrator mode of the device, respectively, and analyze the performance of each of the modes. For proper construction of the circuit, we analyze the structure and operation mechanism of the device, and develop a computer simulation tool to simulate the behavior of the device. Validity of the analysis method is verified through comparison of the analysis results with experimental measurement results, which shows good agreement between the two sets of data.

• Korean Journal of Cognitive Science
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.22-22
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• 2002

The interest in enhancing creativity in the areas of education and business is at on all time high. It was claimed that there are two underlying assumptions behind the research in enhancing creativity: One is that creativity is a construct revealing individual differences, and the other is that creativity is a cognitive skill. After the origins of these assumptions were examined, their validity was discussed. It was argued that there is no strong empirical evidence to support these assumptions, although they are still viable working hypotheses. A brief discussion on the future direction was followed to identify creativity as a cognitive skill revealing individual differences.

• Korean Journal of Cognitive Science
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.25-41
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• 2002

The interest in enhancing creativity in the areas of education and business is at on all time high. It was claimed that there are two underlying assumptions behind the research in enhancing creativity: One is that creativity is a construct revealing individual differences, and the other is that creativity is a cognitive skill. After the origins of these assumptions were examined, their validity was discussed. It was argued that there is no strong empirical evidence to support these assumptions, although they are still viable working hypotheses. A brief discussion on the future direction was followed to identify creativity as a cognitive skill revealing individual differences.

• Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.171-177
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• 2011

In order to construct approximation functions for real data, it is necessary to remove the outliers from the measured raw data before constructing the model. Conventionally, visualization and maximum residual error have been used for outlier detection, but they often fail to detect outliers for nonlinear functions with multidimensional input. Although the standard support vector regression based outlier detection methods for nonlinear function with multidimensional input have achieved good performance, they have practical issues in computational cost and parameter adjustments. In this paper we propose a practical approach to outlier detection using support vector regression that reduces computational time and defines outlier threshold suitably. We apply this approach to real data examples for validity.

• The Korean Journal of Health Service Management
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.17-27
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of e-commerce system satisfaction on e business success factors. We developed the questionnaire for measuring system satisfaction and success factors and tested internal reliability and construct validity. Cronbach's alphas of all system satisfaction factors were above .79 and that of e business success factors were above .82 except partnership (.66). In the regression models, we tried to identify all possible independent variables such as individual factors, organizational factors, system vendor size, order items in their systems and system satisfactions. Using Partial F-test, the regression model with system satisfaction factors, individual and organizational factors was identified as the optimal model in explaining the dependant variable. In the best model, system readiness and timeliness was significant determinants of e-business success evaluation. After using 7 success evaluations factors as the dependant variables, only three models were significant linear models, which were the models with partnership, CEO willingness to e-commerce and e-commerce support. In those models, system readiness and timeliness showed consistent influences to success factors.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.535-543
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• 2008

This study aims to derive the conversion factor of oriental medicine based on the publicly available information to overcome the problem of the small sample size and reliability of cost analysis which spend much data gathering expense in spite of small sample. This study confirms the fairness and validity of results of analysis by using the publicly available information composed of large sample. Because of the large variation of the conversion factor depending on the types of data and methodologies, it is required to use the analysis using publicly available information in company with the cost analysis. build the health data system for cost analysis. For more reasonable conversion factor, it is urgent to construct the healthcare data system including the individual oriental medicine office.

• Korean Journal of Hydrosciences
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• v.10
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• pp.73-83
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• 1999

The intake towers of Buyeo W.T.P. in Keum river have being suffered from the sedimentation problems since the beginning of the operation. Impellers of the intake pumps have to the frequently changed due to the serious surface erosion. Thousands tons of sands are entrapped in the intake towers and equalization chambers of W.T.P. every year. Site surveying and numerical analysis were carried out to suggest an appropriate solution by understanding the general sedimentation regime of Keum river and causes of the sedimentation in the intake towers. Origin of the sediment could be found by the desk and site inspections. The validity of the used numerical models was examined by comparisons between the calculated bydraulic values and the measured ones during the specific periods. The design flow rate for the prediction of the future sedimentation regime of the rever was studied. The efficiency of the sediment control measures was also examined with the verified numerical models. Finally, it was found that the best solution could be a combination of three sediment control measures; increase the clearance between river bed and inlet, construct jetties at 2 kilometers upstream from the intake towers, and put vanes at the right side of the intake towers.