• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.65-70
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• 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the intertester reliability and validity of four nonradiologic measurements of thoracic spine rotation in healthy adults. Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: This study was conducted on 20 male and 20 female university students aged between 19 and 26. To measure thoracic rotation, a goniometer, a bubble inclinometer, a dual inclinometer, and a smartphone application-clinometer were used. The measurement was performed twice for each device and the same measurement was performed by two examiners. The measurements were performed in the lumbar locked position. The arm in the direction of rotation was taken back and placed onto the back of the lumbar region. With right and left trunk rotation, the head was rotated together but remained in the center line so that the axial rotation was maintained. Both examiners performed the measuring procedures and directly handled the measuring instrument. All measurement results were recorded by the recorder. Results: The range of motion (ROM) of thoracic rotation in lumbar locked position for all four devices was 47 degrees. The intra-rater reliability estimates ranged from 0.738 to 0.906 (p<0.05). The inter-rater reliability estimates ranged from 0.736 to 0.853 (p<0.05). The goniometer, bubble inclinometer, dual inclinometer, and smartphone clinometer showed high validity (p<0.05). This result indicates that all four devices may be used by the same examiner and by other examiners obtaining follow-up measurement. Conclusions: The use of the goniometer, bubble inclinometer, dual inclinometer, and smartphone clinometer for measurements in the lumbar locked posture are reliable and valid nonradiologic measures of thoracic rotational ROM in healthy adults.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2006

Purpose : To evaluate the reliability and clinical usefulness of ultrasonography in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Materials and Methods : Parasagittal and paracoronal 1.5 T MR images and 7.5 MHz ultrasonographs of 40 TMJs in 20 asymptomatic volunteers were obtained. Disc position using MR imaging was evaluated and the distance between the lateral surface of mandibular condyle and the articular capsule using MR image and ultrasonograph of 27 TMJs with normal disc position was measured and compared. Intraobserver and interobserver measurements reliability was evaluated by using interclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and measurement error. Also, the distance measured on ultrasonographs was compared, according to mouth position and disc postion. Results : The normal disc position was found in 27 of 40 asymptomatic joints. At the intraobserver reliability of measurement, ICC at the closed and open mouth position were 0.89 and 0.91. The measurement error was 0.4% and 0.5%. At the interobserver reliability, ICC at the closed and open mouth position were 0.92 and 0.81. The measurement error was 0.4% and 0.7%. At the TMJ with normal disc position, the distances between the lateral surface of mandibular condyle and the articular capsule measured on MR images and ultrasonographs were $2.0{\pm}0.7mm,\;1.8{\pm}0.5mm$, respectively (p<0.05). On the ultrasonographs, the distances at open mouth position were $1.2{\pm}0.5mm$ (p<0.05). At the TMJ with medially displaced disc, the distances at the closed and open mouth position were $1.3{\pm}0.3\;mm\;and\;0.9{\pm}0.2\;mm$ (p<0.05). Conclusion : The results suggest ultrasonography of TMJ is a reliable imaging technique for assessment of normal disc position.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.316-324
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• 2016

본 연구는 청소년기 부모 양육태도 불일치 측정을 위한 신뢰도 높은 도구를 찾기 위해 기존 연구동향을 검토하고, 신뢰도와 타당성에 많은 영향을 미치는 요인을 밝혀내어, 안정적인 측정항목을 구성하고자 하였다. 그로인한 본 연구는 선행연구에서 신뢰도 및 타당성이 높은 항목(애정 6문항, 돌봄 3문항, 관심 9문항, 요구 7문항, 방임 5문항, 학대 7문항 등 총 37개 문항)을 도출하여 전국에 있는 국공립, 사립에 재학 중인 고등학교 1~3학년을 대상으로 설문 수집을 실시하였고, 응답한 1,020명을 대상으로 통계분석을 진행하였다. 분석결과, 아버지(부)와 어머니(모) 등 각각 총 37개의 측정항목에서 요인의 적재 값(0.6 이하)이 낮게 나타난 문항을 1차적으로 제거하고, 이후 아버지(부)와 어머니(모) 각 항목들 중 동일하게 사용가능한 문항만을 추출하여 탐색적 요인분석을 실시하였다. 이에 관심 5문항, 요구 1문항, 방임 1문항, 학대 1문항 등 8문항이 삭제되어 최종 29문항이 측정도구로 선정되었다. 그리고 Cronbach's Alpha 계수를 이용하여 신뢰도 분석을 실시한 결과, 아버지(부)와 어머니(모)의 신뢰도 값은 최소 .857에서 최대 .931로 나타나 신뢰도가 매우 높게 나타났다. 따라서 본 연구에서 사용된 부모 양육태도 불일치의 검사 도구는 신뢰도와 타당성이 모두 확보된 도구임이 규명되었다.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.326-335
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• 2020

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the construct validity, reliability, measurement invariance, and latent mean differences in the Breastfeeding Adaptation Scale-Short Form (BFAS-SF) for use with mothers at 2 weeks postpartum. Methods: This methodological study was designed to evaluate the validity, reliability, and measurement invariance of the BFAS-SF at 2 weeks postpartum, with data collected from 431 breastfeeding mothers. Confirmatory factor analysis and multi-group confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to assess the factor structure and the measurement invariance across employment status, delivery mode, parity, and previous breastfeeding experience, and the latent mean differences were then examined. Results: The goodness of fit of the six-factor model at 2 weeks postpartum was acceptable. Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis supported strict invariance of the BFAS-SF across employment status and delivery mode. Full configural invariance, full metric invariance, and partial scalar invariance across parity and full configural invariance and full metric invariance across previous breastfeeding experience were supported, respectively. The results for latent mean differences suggested that mothers who were employed showed significantly higher scores for breastfeeding confidence. Mothers who had a vaginal delivery showed significantly higher scores for sufficient breast milk and baby's feeding capability. Multiparous mothers showed significantly higher scores for baby's feeding capability and baby's satisfaction with breastfeeding. Conclusion: The validity and reliability of the BFAS-SF at 2 weeks postpartum are acceptable. It can be used to compare mean scores of breastfeeding adaptation according to employment status, delivery mode, and parity.

• 한국철도학회논문집
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.187-194
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• 2016

철도교량의 신뢰도 기반 한계상태설계법 도입 시 목표신뢰도지수 산정을 위하여 기존 철도교량의 신뢰도지수 산정이 선행되어야 한다. 대표적인 복선 철도교량 중 하나인 6주형 PSC-I형 거더교량에 대해 신뢰도지수를 산정하였다. 최외측 거더의 휨모멘트에 대한 신뢰도 해석을 수행하였다. 휨저항강도 및 고정하중효과는 도로교 한계상태설계법 도입 시 적용된 선행연구자들의 평균과 변동계수를 활용하였고, 열차의 활하중 효과는 여객/화물 혼용선 중 중량화차 통행이 빈번한 중앙선에서 현장계측 데이터를 활용하였다. 한계상태방정식에 대하여 개선된 일계이차 모멘트법(AFOSM)으로 신뢰도 분석을 수행하였으며, 하중효과와 저항효과의 각 요소가 신뢰도지수에 미치는 민감도를 분석하여 중요도를 검토하였다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.599-606
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• 2022

공용 중 강교량의 피로 평가에 활용할 수 있는 현장계측 데이터에는 대표적으로 변형률 계측과 Brigde Weight-In-motion (BWIM)이 있다. AASHTO The Manual For Bridge Evaluation에 따라, 대상 교량에서 계측된 데이터로부터 피로 상세에 가해지는 유효응력범위 및 반복응력 횟수를 추정할 수 있다. 추정된 유효응력범위와 반복응력 횟수를 통해 피로 손상 누적에 의한 신뢰도분석을 수행할 수 있다. 하지만 현장계측 데이터로부터 유효응력범위 및 응력범위 반복횟수를 추정하는 절차가 평가규정에 구체적으로 제시되어 있지 않고, 계측 데이터의 종류 또는 처리방법에 따른 피로 평가결과의 차이를 정량적으로 비교한 연구는 아직 미비한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 공용 중 교량에서 동시에 계측한 변형률계 및 BWIM 데이터를 활용하여 피로 신뢰도평가를 수행하여, 활용되는 현장계측 데이터의 종류에 따른 평가결과의 차이에 대해 정량적으로 검토하였다. 이때, BWIM 데이터를 활용한 피로 신뢰도평가 시 구조해석모델의 정밀성이 평가결과에 미치는 영향을 검토하기 위해 평가 대상 교량의 뼈대요소 해석모델과 Shell-Solid 해석모델을 구축하였다. 또한, BWIM 데이터로부터 유효응력범위와 반복응력 횟수를 추정하기 위한 두 종류의 데이터 처리 방법을 정의하였으며, 이로 인한 피로 신뢰도 차이 역시 검토하였다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.171-183
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare universal goniometry (UG), which is commonly used in clinical practice to measure the range of motion (ROM) of finger joints with a wearable soft sensor glove, and to analyze the reliability to determine its usefulness. Methods: Ten healthy adults (6 males, 4 females) participated in this study. The metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP), interphalangeal joint (IP), and proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) of both hands were measured using UG and Mollisen HAND soft sensor gloves during active flexion, according to the American Society for Hand Therapists' measurement criteria. Measurements were taken in triplicate and averaged. The mean and standard deviation of the two methods were calculated, and the 95% limits of agreement (LOA) of the measurements were calculated using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman plot to examine the reliability and discrepancies between the measurements. Results: The results of the mean values of the flexion angles for the active range of motion (AROM) of the finger joints showed large angular differences in the finger joints, except for the MCP of the thumb. In the inter-rater reliability analysis according to the measurement method, the ICC (2, 1) value showed a low level close to 0, and the mean difference by the Bland-Altman plot showed a value greater than 0, showing a pattern of discrepancy. The 95% LOA had a wide range of differences. Conclusion: This study is a preliminary study investigating the usefulness of the soft sensor glove, and the reliability analysis showed a low level of reliability and inconsistency. However, if future studies can overcome the limitations of this study and the technical problems of the soft sensor glove in the development stage, it is suggested that the measurement instrument can show more accurate measurement and higher reliability when measuring ROM with UG.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.49-57
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• 2009

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the test-retest reliability of balance measurements in older adults using balance measurement system(Good Balance). Methods: The subjects consisted of 49 female and 20 male in community-dwelling older adults. This study used a repeated-measure design. Each subject completed all the different tests once and they were then repeated with 2 minutes in between. Repeated two-ways analysis of variance(ANOVA), representing two test times and both sexes, was calculated for each of the two dependent variables. Intraclass correlation coefficients(ICCs) were used to assess the test-retest reliability. Results: 1) There was not significant difference between test and retest for mediolateral sway speed and anterioposterior sway speed under conditions of normal standing with eyes open, normal standing with eyes closed and semitandem standing with eyes open. There was not significant difference between males and females for mediolateral sway speed and anterioposterior sway speed under conditions of normal standing with eyes open, normal standing with eyes closed and semitandem standing with eyes open. There were not the interaction effects between genders and test time under three conditions. 2) The reproducibility between test and retest was excellent for anterioposterior sway speed(ICC=.77) under condition of normal standing with eyes open, and for mediolateral sway speed(ICC=.76) and anterioposterior sway speed(ICC=.84) under condition of semitandem standing with eyes open. The reproducibility between test and retest was fair to good for mediolateral sway speed(ICC=.64) under condition of normal standing with eyes open, for mediolateral sway speed(ICC=.63) and anterioposterior sway speed(ICC=.75) under condition of normal standing with eyes closed. Conclusion: Balance tests in older adults using balance measurement system(Good Balance) demonstrated acceptable levels of reliability.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2016년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.178-180
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• 2016

군 무기체계에 사용되는 정밀측정장비는 수명주기 동안 측정신뢰성을 유지하기 위해 주기적으로 교정을 수행하고 있으며, 기관들은 장비 신뢰성을 향상시키면서 비용을 최소화하기 위한 증가하는 압력에 직면하고 있다. 이전 연구들은 샘플의 크기와 장비 특성을 고려하여 측정신뢰성 모델을 결정하도록 추천하고 있으나, 다양한 장비의 정비 데이터에 대해 단일 모델을 적용하는 것은 적합하지 않을 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 정비 데이터 기반 주요 측정신뢰성 모델들에서 계산된 교정주기를 통계적인 유의수준 검증을 통한 적합성 검정으로 추천하도록 제안하고자 한다. 실제 제안된 방법으로 다양한 종류의 장비에 대해 교정주기 분석방법을 적용한 결과, 교정주기 만료까지 신뢰도가 유지됨을 확인하였다.

• 한국신뢰성학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신뢰성학회 2005년도 학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.303-305
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• 2005

Recently, various plastics are used for improvement of reliability and thermal stability of electronic goods. But, it is difficult to choose suitable balance of grade resin to each other product property. Selection of high efficiency resin is becoming inescapable circumstance according to change of reflow temperature of product and development of product following to lead free. Using a inexpensive and reasonable resin, that sustain a uniform performance of product quality. It is make a robust product and increase a company's competitive power. Hereupon, I introduce example that use ESPI methods of thermal deformation analysis of product using in our company product. I try to refer to a structural weak point detection of real time measurement of electronic parts instead of mechanical and chemical measurement of specimen type.