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An Evaluation of the Operator Mental Workload of Advanced Control Facilities in Korea Next Generation Reactor (차세대 원자력 발전소 첨단 제어설비에 의한 운전원의 정신적 작업부하 평가)

  • Byun, Seong Nam;Choi, Seong Nam
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.178-186
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    • 2002
  • The objective of this study is to evaluate impact of computer-based man-machine interfaces of Korea Next Generation Reactor (KNGR) on the operator mental workload. Empirical experiments were conducted to measure the operator mental workloads of KNGR and Yong-Gwang Unit 3 and 4, respectively. A comparison analysis based on a NASA TLX revealed that Yong-Gwang Unit 3 and 4 were superior to KNGR in terms of the mental workload. Post-hoc analyses showed that the mental workload of senior reactor operators was significantly higher than those of reactor and turbine operators, regardless of plant types. The implications of the findings were discussed in detail.

Effects of Mental Practice on the Muscle Strengthening of the Hemiplegic Patients (상상연습이 편마비 환자의 근력증가에 미치는 영향)

  • Park, Eun-Young;Chung, Bo-In
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.81-90
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    • 1998
  • The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of mental practice on biceps brachii muscle strengthening in 3 poststroke hemiplegia patients along with multiple baseline design across subjects. The mental practice adopted for this experiment involved imagery training to practice elbow flexion, which last 12 to 16 sessions with 30 minutes each session. Maximal muscle activities was measured pre- and post-mental practice to evaluate the strength of biceps brachii. The strength of biceps brachii was measured by surface-EMG. The results were: In the subject 1, 73.92 mV (pre-) and 127.56 mV (post-); in the subject 2, 147.60 mV (pre-) and 202.85 mV (post-); and in the subject 3, 20.75 mV (pre-) and 27.92 mV (post-). The results indicate that a simple mental practice is a useful method to strengthen biceps brachii muscle in hemiplegic patients.

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Accessory mental foramen: A rare anatomical variation detected by cone-beam computed tomography

  • Torres, Marianna Guanaes Gomes;Valverde, Ludmila De Faro;Vidal, Manuela Torres Andion;Crusoe-Rebello, Ieda Margarida
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • v.45 no.1
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    • pp.61-65
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    • 2015
  • The mental foramen is a bilateral opening in the vestibular portion of the mandible through which nerve endings, such as the mental nerve, emerge. In general, the mental foramen is located between the lower premolars. This region is a common area for the placement of dental implants. It is very important to identify anatomical variations in presurgical imaging exams since damage to neurovascular bundles may have a direct influence on treatment success. In the hemimandible, the mental foramen normally appears as a single structure, but there are some rare reports on the presence and number of anatomical variations; these variations may include accessory foramina. The present report describes the presence of accessory mental foramina in the right mandible, as detected by cone-beam computed tomography before dental implant placement.

The Effect of Mental Practice on Motor Task Performance Accuracy (정신훈련이 운동과제 수행시 정확도에 미치는 효과)

  • Lee, Kyung-Sook;Jung, You-Jin;Cheon, Myung-Soon;Current, Marion E.
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.40-45
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    • 1995
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mental practice in increasing accuracy of performance during motor task. Forty healthy students aged 17 years were randomly assigned to two groups. The experimental group(n=20) performed mental practice; the control group(n=20) performed nothing. The task was dotting. No significant change was seen between pre and post test subtest results following mental practice sessions(p>0.05). The experimental group's accuracy improved a little but this was not valuable statistically(p>0.05). We could not prove that mental practice was effective in increasing accuracy of motor task performance.

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Mobile Browser UX Based on Mobile User Behavior (모바일 사용 행태에 따른 모바일 브라우저 UX)

  • Lee, Kate T.S.
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.547-551
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    • 2010
  • In mobile browser two mental models coexist; one for mobile users and the other for PC users. In this research shows that users apply these two mental models simultaneously while they use mobile browsers. However cases where these two mental models conflict with each other, rapid deterioration of usability of the UX based on the mobile user's mental model was evident. Also usability of mobile user interfaces for use cases like "View Mode" or "Copy and Send Mode" were also poor, and the research shows that these "Modes" could be substituted by gesture interaction with which users were already familiar.

The Mediating Effect of Defense Mechanism in the Relation between Disconnection and rejection Schema and Mental Health (단절 및 거절 도식과 정신건강 간의 관계에서 방어기제의 매개효과)

  • KIM, Haeng-Shin;SEO, Su-Gyun
    • Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.656-671
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of the present study is to examine relationships between disconnection and rejection schema, defense mechanism, and mental health in college students using structural equation modeling. The present study suggested a proposed model in which defense mechanism exerted a full mediating effect on the relation between disconnection and rejection schema and mental health. Goodness of fit tests were used to compare the proposed model against competing models. The subjects consisted of 304 college students. They completed the Young Schema Questionnaire(YSQ-SF), the Defense Style Questionnaire(DSQ), and the Mental Health Scale. The results showed that the second model had a better goodness of fit. Based on these findings, it is suggested that psychological interventions for mental health in college students should consider strategies to use more flexible and more adaptive defense mechanism style.

Correlations Between Mental Health, Depression level, and Internet Addiction among Elementary School Students in a Rural Area (농촌 지역 초등학생의 정신건강, 우울 정도 및 인터넷 중독과의 상관관계)

  • Oh, Hyo-Sook
    • Journal of the Korean Society of School Health
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.31-38
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to understand the relationships between mental health, level of depression, and internet addiction among elementary school students in a rural area. Methods: The survey was carried out on a convenience sample of 212 elementary school students during May of 2008. Results: In results, There were 17.5% of risk group of mental health level, 12.6% of depression level, and 2.8% of internet addiction among subjects. It represents statistically significant positive correlation between depression level and internet addiction. Conclusion: In conclusion, there were considerable numbers of risk group in mental health and depression level among elementary school students. Therefore, the development of mental health program for preventing depression and internet addiction should be needed.

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The Present State of Training System for Mental Health Professionals (우리나라 정신보건전문요원 수련제도 현황 및 개선방향)

  • Chae, Eun-Hee;Lee, Hyo Young
    • The Korean Journal of Health Service Management
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.175-189
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study is to identify the present state of training system for mental health professionals. There are some topics which must be improved in the training system, like as reinforcement of qualification of the trainers, introduction of assessment system of the training, and other the quality improvement measures for the training system. Finally, the speciality and capability of mental health professionals will be promoted by supplements of the problematic matters and these efforts will be directly helpful to the people who has mental illnesses.

Multifaceted Risk Factors for Mental Health Problems of Adolescents in Correctional Facilities: Toward an Integrated Implication for Rehabilitation and Reintegration into Society

  • Sohn, Byoung-Duk
    • International Journal of Human Ecology
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.29-43
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    • 2008
  • This study explores a model that examines how multidimensional risk factors explain mental health problems of young offenders. One hundred and ninety six students aged 13 to 15 in correctional facilities were assessed for mental health symptoms that examined the effects of multifaceted risk factors on mental health conditions. Consistent with the hypothesis of this study, secure unit students appear to have experienced various forms of risk factors and those factors have influenced mental health conditions. Results show that correctional facilities should reframe therapeutic and preventive approaches to disadvantaged students and develop integrated services and programs for rehabilitation and reintegration into society. It is recommended that those involved in treatment plans in correctional facilities consider that different treatment plans are necessary for each young offender.

A Study on the Mental Representation of a Specific Data (특정 정보의 정신적 표상에 대한 연구)

  • Kang, JeongGi;Roh, EunHwan
    • East Asian mathematical journal
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.449-466
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    • 2013
  • This paper started from a question: Can it help a student solve the problem to give supports in point of view of a teacher knowing the solution. We performed a case study to get an answer for the question. We analysed a case which students do not make full use of data in the mathematical problem from this point of view of the mental representation. We examined closely the cause for not making full use of data. We got that the wrong mental representation which the students get from data in the problem lead to not making full use of data. We knew that it is insufficient to present the data not making use of. To help a student truly, it is necessary to give a aid based on a student's mental representation. From the conclusion of study, We got that figuring out student's mental representation is important and hope that many investigation about student's mental representation for various problem occur with frequency.