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Development of diagnostic scale for life planning in late Adolescence (청년기 생활설계 진단척도 개발)

  • Choi, Bo-A
    • Journal of Families and Better Life
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    • v.28 no.5
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    • pp.101-111
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study was to develop a standardized scale to diagnostic life planning in late adolescence. A preliminary 32 item scale was developed through a literature review & a survey. 896 people responded to an online survey using the preliminary scale. A series of test, such as test-retest, item-to-total correlation, factor analysis and Cronbach' ${\alpha}$ reliability were conducted using the survey data and a scale comprising 31 items was constructed finally. The diagnostic scale for life planning in late Adolescence consisted of seven factors : (1) complete growth minds (2) life- plan (3) variety experiences (4) close relationships (5) management of healthy body (6) practical finance-plans (7) active preparation of future job. The scale is useful as a guideline for managing life of the late Adolescence. And it is helpful to them to make plan for the better life.

Diagnostic value of eosinopenia and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio on early onset neonatal sepsis

  • Wilar, Rocky
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • v.62 no.6
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    • pp.217-223
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: To determine the diagnostic value of eosinopenia and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the diagnosis of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Neonatology Ward of R.D. Kandou General Hospital Manado between July and October 2017. Samples were obtained from all neonates meeting the inclusion criteria for EONS. Data were encoded using logistic regression analysis, the point-biserial correlation coefficient, chi-square test, and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, with a P value <0.05 considered significant. Results: Of 120 neonates who met the inclusion criteria, 73 (60.8%) were males and 47 (39.2%) were females. Ninety (75%) were included in the sepsis group and 30 (25%) in the nonsepsis group. The mean eosinophil count in EONS and non-EONS groups was $169.8{\pm}197.1cells/mm^3$ and $405.7{\pm}288.9cells/mm^3$, respectively, with statistically significant difference (P<0.001). The diagnostic value of eosinopenia in the EONS group (cutoff point: $140cells/mm^3$) showed 60.0% sensitivity and 90.0% specificity. The mean NLR in EONS and non-EONS groups was $2.82{\pm}2.29$ and $0.82{\pm}0.32$, respectively, with statistically significant difference (P<0.001). The diagnostic value of NLR in the EONS group (cutoff point, 1.24) showed 83.3% sensitivity and 93.3% specificity. Conclusion: Eosinopenia has high specificity as a diagnostic marker for EONS and an increased NLR has high sensitivity and specificity as a diagnostic marker for EONS.

A Clinical Study on the Pattern-Specific Cut-Point for the Pattern Identification Diagnostic Tool for Climacteric and Postmenopausal Syndrome (갱년기장애 및 폐경기증후군 변증진단 도구의 진단결과 도출을 위한 변증별 절단점 연구)

  • Lee, In-Seon;Kim, Jong-Won;Jeon, Soo-Hyung;Chi, Gyoo-Yong;Kang, Chang-Wan
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.29-49
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    • 2019
  • Objectives: This study was a methodological study to verify the reliability and validity and to make a diagnosis of a diagnostic tool for climacteric and postmenopausal syndrome pattern identification (CaPSPI). Methods: This study was conducted from June 1, 2018 to October 18, 2018 with ${{\bigcirc}{\bigcirc}}$ University Korean Medicine Hospital IRB's approval (2018-3). To make a diagnosis using CaPSPI, we decided the cut-points for the tool. Three professors of ${{\bigcirc}{\bigcirc}}$Korean Medical University conducted pattern identification diagnosis. The result is marked from 0 to 3, 0 is 'No', 1 is 'Slightly Yes', 2 is 'Yes' and 3 is 'Very Yes'. And if two or more professors' diagnoses are the same, we took the diagnoses as a diagnostic criteria. The decision of pattern by three experts converted to 0-1 scores in two ways. In "method 1", if the diagnosis was zero points, the score was 0 (have no such identification), and the rest was 1 (have such identification). In "method 2", if the diagnosis was zero or 1 point, the score was 0, and the rest was 1. After that, intraclass correlation was calculated for experts agreement. And logistic regression was conducted. A response variable was the results of the experts' diagnosis and an explanatory variable was the results of the pattern identification diagnostic tool. Results: The diagnosis of the three experts showed excellent concordance of more than 0.794 and showed a significant correlation with the diagnostic tool. Both 'Method 1' and 'Method 2' showed statistically significant effects with the diagnosis of 3 experts and the results of the diagnostic tool. The frequency of cumulative pattern identification diagnosis in 'Method 1' and 'Method 2' were found to be 578 occasions and 203 occasions, respectively. The average number of pattern held by participants in 'Method 1' and 'Method 2' were found to be 5.26 and 1.85, respectively. In both "Method 1" and "Method 2," the yield frequency of liver qi depression was the highest, and the frequency of kidney yin deficiency and liver-kidney yin deficiency was relatively high. Conclusions: Based on the above results, it is thought that, in diagnosis using CaPSPI of menopausal women, 'method 1' could be used for the health diagnosis and prevention, 'method 2' could be used for the pattern diagnosis. On the conclusion, CaPSPI is thought to be available for pattern diagnosis of menopause women.

Analysis of management status of chestnut cultivation in Chungcheongnam-do

  • Oh, Do Kyo;Ji, Dong Hyun;Kim, Se Bin
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.48 no.3
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    • pp.473-482
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    • 2021
  • In this study, we attempted to estimate the degree of management of chestnut forestry households in Chungcheongnam-do and to provide information for establishing chestnut cultivation-related policies. The chestnut management standard diagnostic table consists of three major categories, namely, management base, management and sales capacity, and production technology levels, along with 19 subcategories. A survey of 309 chestnut forestry households was conducted from 2014 to 2019 in Gongju, Cheongyang, and Buyeo in Chungcheongnam-do. The average score for the 19 subcategories was 65.7 points, indicating that these areas have excellent management conditions. When the total score was higher, the output per hectare and the rate of top-grade products in the total output were also higher, indicating a significant correlation. These findings will be useful for providing consulting services to chestnut growers as they highlight the correlation between the higher scores of the indicators in the chestnut management standard diagnostic table and the management performance of the farmers. We found that the scores of the indicators for management and sale skill, such as management record and analysis, material purchase, and direct transaction with consumers, were relatively lower than those of the indicators for management base and production skill. It is assumed that the chestnut growers aging has led to negligence in recording details on incomes, expenditures, and work and lowered the willingness to make substantial profits. Therefore, it is essential to overcome these problems for profitable chestnut farming.

Analysis of management status of oak mushroom management in Chungcheongnam-do

  • Oh, Do Kyo;Ji, Dong Hyun;Kim, Se Bin
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.48 no.3
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    • pp.483-492
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    • 2021
  • This study attempted to estimate the degree of management of oak mushroom farms in Chungcheongnam-do and to provide information to establish oak mushroom cultivation-related policies. The oak mushroom management standard diagnostic table consists of three major categories, growing condition, inoculation management, cultivation management and management administration, along with 20 subcategories. Thus, 209 households of oak mushroom farms were surveyed from 2015 to 2018 in Gongju, Cheongyang, Buyeo and Seochun in Chungcheongnam-do. The average score for the 20 subcategories was 71.5 points (representing a significant level), indicating that these areas have excellent management conditions. The analysis of the management performance indicators revealed a high number of indicators with scores of five or above. The total score was higher, and the amount per bed log and the rate of top-grade products in the total output were also higher, indicating a significant correlation. These findings will provide consulting services to oak mushroom growers as they highlight the correlation between the higher scores of indicators in the oak mushroom management standard diagnostic table and the management performance of farmers. We found that the scores of the indicators for management administration, such as management record and analysis and fund plan were relatively lower than those of other indicators. It is assumed that the owners aging has led to negligence in recording the details on incomes, expenditures, and work and lowered the willingness to make substantial profits. Therefore, it is essential to overcome these problems for profitable oak mushroom farming.

Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Angiography: Dose the Test Dose Bolus Represent the Main Dose Bolus Accurately?

  • Jongmin J. Lee;Yongmin Chang;Duk-Sik Kang
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • v.1 no.2
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    • pp.91-97
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    • 2000
  • Objective: To determine whether the time-intensity curves acquired by test and main dose contrast injections for MR angiography are similar. Materials and Methods: In 11 patients, repeated contrast-enhanced 2D-turbo-FLASH scans with 1-sec interval were obtained. Both test and main dose timeintensity curves were acquired from the abdominal aorta, and the parameters of time-intensity curves for the test and main boluses were compared. The parameters used were arterial and venous enhancement times, arterial peak enhancement time, arteriovenous circulation time, enhancement duration and enhancement expansion ratio. Results: Between the main and test boluses, arterial and venous enhancement times and arteriovenous circulation time showed statistically significant correlation (p < 0.01), with correlation coefficients of 0.95, 0.92 and 0.98 respectively. Although the enhancement duration was definitely greater than infusion time, reasonable measurement of the end enhancement point in the main bolus was impossible. Conclusion: Only arterial and venous enhancement times and arteriovenous circulation time of the main bolus could be predicted from the test-bolus results. The use of these reliable parameters would lead to improvements in the scan timing method for MR angiography.

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The Validity and Reliability of the Daegu Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (대구 실어증 진단검사 개발 및 표준화 연구 -신뢰도와 타당도-)

  • Kim, Ji-Chae;Ahn, Jong-Bok;Lee, Ok-Bun;Hwang, Young-Jin;Jeong, Ok-Ran
    • Speech Sciences
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.7-17
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    • 2005
  • This study aimed at investigating the validity and reliability of the Daegu Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (DDAE). The DDAE has been developed to assess aphasics' receptive and expressive language ability. One hundred and forty eight aphasics (96 males and 52 females) diagnosed as aphasics participated in this study. Reliability coefficients showed that the DDAE was highly consistent and accurate (Cronbach's a = .76$\sim$.82). For its' content-validity, a 5-point scale was administered. Four speech and language pathologists served as evaluator. The receptive language mean score was 4.29, the expressive language mean score was 4.09, and the right-hemisphere function mean score was 4.00. For construct validity, the correlation total scores were calculated. The results showed a significant correlation.

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A Study on the Correlation between the Lapse of Time and Diagnostic Test Results of Large Rotating Machine Windings (대형 회전기의 절연진단결과와 경년 특성과의 상관관계에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, K.H.;Cho, Y.O.;Sun, J.H.;Kim, Y.B.;Ryu, H.S.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1992.07b
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    • pp.966-968
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    • 1992
  • We have done the insulation diagnostic test of generators in domestic five power plants since 1987 and tested A.C. current increasing rate($\Delta$I), $\Delta$tan$\delta$ and partial discharge in generator winding insulation. This study is described the correlation between nondestructive result(A.C. current increasing rate, $\Delta$tan$\delta$ and partial discharge) and lapse of time in generators.

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Relation between Dielectric Diagnosis and ACBD Strength in URD Cables (배전케이블 진단결과와 교류절연파괴강도의 상관성)

  • 한재홍;김주용;김동명;이병성;정년호
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2000.11a
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    • pp.484-487
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    • 2000
  • This study is for assessing a reliability of diagnostic device through comparing diagnostic results to ACDB strength. The dielectric diagnosis using IRC (isothermal relaxation current) measurement was carried on service-aged cables. From this study, there was little correlation between dielectric diagnosis and ACBD strength in long distance cables. But the correlation between them showed in short distance below 200 m. Therefore, it is desirable to diagnose the URD cables in short distance.

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Quantitative evaluation of rabbit's hepatic function using HEF, DISIDA-K, and R-max technique (HEF, DISIDA-K, R-max 방법을 이용한 토끼 간 기능의 정량적 평가)

  • Kim, D.W.;Kim, S.C.;Yun, S.J.;Lee, J.D.;Kim, B.R.
    • Proceedings of the KOSOMBE Conference
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    • v.1996 no.05
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    • pp.161-163
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    • 1996
  • The correlation coefficients among hepatic extraction fraction(HEF), DISIDA-K, and ICG Rmax methods were found using two normal rabbits and four rabbits with damaged liver. The correlation coefficient between HEF and ICG R-max which is a standard technique in evaluating liver function was found to be 0.93. Therefore HEF is a valuable diagnostic method since it is not only accurate, but possible to estimate remaining liver function after surgical of cancerous hepatic tissue.

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