• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.150-158
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• 2010

Genome-wise association studies (GWASs) have become popular approaches to identify genetic variants associated with human biological traits. In this study, we applied Structural Equation Models (SEMs) in order to model complex relationships between genetic networks and traits as risk factors. SEMs allow us to achieve a better understanding of biological mechanisms through identifying greater numbers of genes and pathways that are associated with a set of traits and the relationship among them. For efficient SEM analysis for GWASs, we developed a procedure, comprised of four stages. In the first stage, we conducted single-SNP analysis using regression models, where age, sex, and recruited area were included as adjusting covariates. In the second stage, Fisher's combination test was conducted for each gene to detect significant genes using p-values obtained from the single-SNP analysis. In the third stage, Fisher's exact test was adopted to determine which biological pathways were enriched with significant SNPs. Finally, based on a pathway that was associated with the four traits in common, a SEM was fit to model a causal relationship among the genetic factors and traits. We applied our SEM model to GWAS data with four central obesity related traits: suprailiac and subscapular measures for upper body fat, BMI, and hypertension. Study subjects were collected from two Korean cohort regions. After quality control, 327,872 SNPs for 8842 individuals were included in the analysis. After comparing two SEMs, we concluded that suprailiac and subscapular measures may indirectly affect hypertension susceptibility by influencing BMI. In conclusion, our analysis demonstrates that SEMs provide a better understanding of biological mechanisms by identifying greater numbers of genes and pathways.

• KIEAE Journal
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2005

The primary concerns of recreation plan are to provide visitors with quality of recreational experience and to protect of recreation resources. The quality of recreational experience is often defined in terms of social carrying capacity. The carrying capacity is revealed as perceived crowding. In this respects, measuring perceived crowding is useful tool of social carrying capacity determination. This study is to test the structural equation model that includes variables affecting perceived crowding. Through an on-site questionnaire survey, 467 visitors on Naejangsan national park were collected. The results of the study are follows. The encounter level on facility area is higher evaluated as crowding factor than other area in the park. It can be concluded that visitor perceived crowding when facility area situates high density use level rather than other areas expose high density use level. In the path analysis, the input variables(attitude, experience, encounter level) on the structural equation model affect significantly on perceived crowding. Especially, the attitude on the park management polocy is the most affecting factor on perceived crowding.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.194-200
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• 2021

The purpose of this study is to analyze the structural relationship among self-leadership, grit, and performance.Specifically, self-leadership was selected as an independent variable, two dimensions of grit were selected as mediator variables, and performance was selected as a dependent variable. This structural equation model is based on previous studies.The subjects of this study were middle and high school Taekwondo players, and the survey was collected using the online survey system KSDC (Korean Social-Science Data Center). The sampling method was a non-probability sampling method, convenience sampling method.A total of 367 copies were collected through this process, and 355 copies were used as the final valid samples after excluding the insincere data.Data processing was done with SPSS 23 for frequency analysis, exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis. Also, AMOS 21 was used for confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation model analysis. The results of the analysis are as follows: First, self-leadership had a positive effect on bothi interest consistency grit and effort persistence grit. Second, it was found that both interest consistency grit and effort persistence grit have a positive effect on performance.Third,self-leadership had a positive effect on performance.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.49-61
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• 2009

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to test the applicability of the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB) to Korean adult smokers in order to obtain an enhanced understanding of their smoking-cessation intention and to establish strategies for effective smoking-cessation interventions at the community clinic. Methods: The data came from a survey that was conducted on adult male smokers who visited the smoking-cessation clinic at H community clinic in Korea from January to November in 2006 (N=434). Included in the survey were questions asking core variables and salient belief variables dictated by TPB. A structural equation model was established using TPB and data were analyzed to examine the applicability of the theory to the understanding of the structure of variables leading to intention. Results: The analysis of the structural model revealed that the study model was statistically significant(p<.001), suggesting the high validity of TPB in explaining the structure of the data. Among the relationships in the model, negative behavioral beliefs were not significant(p>.05), and negative control beliefs and subjective norm were significant(p<.05) but not as highly as other variables in the model(p<.001). Conclusion: TPB was useful in understanding smoking-cessation intention of smokers who visited community clinic to stop smoking. More specific strategies for counseling and education need to be developed to enhance attitude and perceived behavioral control (self-efficacy) toward smoking-cessation intention, such as emphasizing health benefits of quitting smoking, and eliciting values and life principles that can help increase the intention to stop smoking.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제13권12호
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• pp.117-124
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• 2015

빅데이터로 인해 통계분석에 대한 수용이 증대되면서 구조방정식모형과 같은 진보된 2세대 분석방법의 필요성이 증가하고 있다. 본 연구는 다양한 연구 분야에서 이용되는 구조방정식모형 중 부분최소제곱모형(PLS-SEM)을 적용하는데 있어 오픈 소프트웨어인 R의 활용방법에 대해서 제안하고자 한다. R은 GNU 프로젝트의 일부로서 무료이고, 빅데이터를 포함한 통계분석에 강력하면서도 유용한 도구이다. 이에 부분최소제곱모형의 대표적인 통계패키지인 SmartPLS와 본 연구가 제안하는 R을 활용하여 측정모형의 집중타당성, 판별타당성, 내적일관성을 분석하고, 구조 모형의 경로계수 및 조절효과를 분석하여 결과를 각각 비교 분석하였다. 분석결과 R은 측정모형과 구조모형에서 모두 SmartPLS와 동일한 결과를 나타내었고, 향후 상용 통계패키지를 대체할 수 있는 강력한 도구임을 확인하였다.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.301-307
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to assess the causal relationships among belief, subjective norm, moral feeling, attitude, and the intention to consume organic beef. A total of 326 questionnaires were completed by adult in Jeonnam area. Structural equation modeling was used to measure the causal relationships among the constructs. The structural analysis results indicated an excellent model-data fit. The covariance effects of belief and subjective norm, and belief and moral feeling were statistically significant. The effects of belief and moral feeling on attitude and intention to consume were also statistically significant. As expected, attitude had significant effects on intention to consume. Moreover, attitude played a mediating roles in the relationship between belief and intention to consume. Finally, based on structural analysis, a model was proposed for the interrelations among belief, subjective norm and moral feeling towards organic food, attitude and intention to consume. It should be noted that the original organic food consumption model was modified, and should preferably be validated by future research. Other constructs, such as perceived behavior control and consumption, may be incorporated to form models that consist of new antecedent and consequence pairs.

• 응용통계연구
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.331-344
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• 2016

청보리는 국내에서 자급자족되는 중요한 동계 풀사료이다. 본 연구는 구조방정식 모형을 이용하여 온도, 강수 및 일조시간과 관련 있는 기후요인이 청보리의 생산량에 미치는 경로와 영향력을 파악하였다. 청보리의 소표본 자료의 한계를 보완하기 위하여 베이지안 구조방정식 방법을 사용하였다. 베이지안 방법의 사전분포로 표준정규분포, 청보리 자료의 빈도론적 구조방정식 결과와 가장 대중적인 동계 풀사료인 이탈리안 라이그라스의 빈도론적 구조방정식 결과를 이용하였다. 또한, 사전분포의 헤이우드 케이스 수정을 하지 않은 경우와 수정한 경우에 대하여 구한 사후분포의 결과를 비교하여 동계작물의 생육특성과 잘 부합하는 사전분포를 탐색하였다. 분석 결과, 사전분포의 헤이우드 케이스를 수정하여 이탈리안 라이그라스의 빈도론적 구조방정식 결과를 사전분포로 사용하는 것이 가장 적절하였다. 그러므로 본 연구의 베이지안 접근법을 통해 표본 수집이 어려운 풀사료 연구에 좋은 제안이 될 것이다.

• 한국정보시스템학회지:정보시스템연구
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.203-225
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• 2019

Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically verify an ePortfolio success model which shows the structural causal relationships among the basic modeling constructs. We developed the success model based on DeLone and Mclean(2003) from IS perspective and on Balaban et al(2013) from ePortfolio perspective. And we are focused on the success of ePortfolio system designed for college students and professors. Design/methodology/approach Structural equation modeling techniques were applied to data collected 375 users of the ePortfolio system, K-Folio, at least one semester during one academic year. The structural model was analyzed using a Lisrel 8.54 statistical program. Findings The followings are the findings of the study. First, the constructs of IS success model are well applied to ePortfolio for college education. Second, the proposed model which has direct causal relationships from ePortfolio's quality to performance is more significant than the D&M and Balaban's model(2013). Third, the information quality among ePortfolio quality constructs does not have effect on system usability and performance. It means that information contents' quality issued by professor or system manager is not satisfied with the students yet. Finally, by using indirect analysis of structural equation model, we found that the ePortfolio operation manager should focus on ensuring system maintenance activities and providing fast and accurate services for improving ePortfolio performance.

• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.247-270
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• 2006

본 연구의 목적은 국가과학기술전자도서관(NDSL)의 고객만족지수를 측정하는데 있다. NDSL 정보시스템에 맞는 이용자만족지수 모형을 제안하고 개발된 모형의 검증을 위해 구조방정식모형 분석도구인 LISREL을 통해 인과적 경로분석을 실시하였다. 또한 차원별로 서로 다른 이용자 만족지수 산출 방법을 수립하고 수립된 산출 방법에 따라 다양한 이용자만족지수를 측정하고 분석하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.8-15
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• 1995

This analytical study was carried out to make quality and productivity up in designing the frame-type furniture with semi-rigid joint by understanding the mechanical and structural behavior of the joint and by evaluating the validity of application of the time-saving Finite Element Method to its structural analysis. Slope deflection equation for rigid joint was modified to describe the moment-rotation behavior of semi-rigid joint and the joint stiffness factor(Z) could be calculated to lessen the experimental expense. It was proved that Finite Element Analysis with imaginary elements having equivalent MOE to the semi-rigid joint could be the alternative method for the structural analysis of the frame-type furniture, comparing the internal rotation of the 2-dimensional beam-to-column model with two-pin(wooden dowel) from the finite element method with other available theoretical and experimental rotation value.