• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.120-130
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• 2020

Objective: This study was conducted to identify the clinical usefulness, validity, and reliability of the Spirokit, a device that combines the pulmonary function test (PFT) and respiratory muscle strength (RMS) test. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Forty young adults (male: 23, female: 17) participated in a PFT and a RMS test. The concurrent validity for pulmonary function was assessed by comparing data obtained from MicroQuark and the Spirokit and the agreements between the MicroRPM and the Spirokit for RMS were compared. The test-retest reliability of the Spirokit was determined by comparing data obtained from the first and second sessions. The test and retest were performed at the same time after one day for the PFT and RMS test. Validity was estimated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), and by calculating 95% limits of agreement (LoA). To estimate interrater reliability, ICCs were calculated. Results: The Spirokit showed a high agreement intra class coefficient (ICC [2, 1]): 0.978-0.999, 95% limits of agreements (95% LOA): -0.798 to 0.847 with MicroQuark. It also showed a high level of concordance ICC (2, 1): 0.992 to 0.993, 95% LOA: -9.313 to 11.169 with MicroRPM. The test-retest reliability of the Spirokit was analyzed using ICC (2, 1), and showed a high level of reliability (ICC [2,1]=0.960 to 0.998). Standard error of measurement % (SEM%) was 0.12% to 3.39%, and minimum detectable change% (MDC%) was 0.02% to 3.79%, indicating high level of reliability. Conclusions: The Spirokit is a device with high validity and reliability that can be used to simultaneously measure PFT and RMS tests.

• 한국압력기기공학회 논문집
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2016

Fuel assembly's mechanical characterization test facility (FAMeCT) in KAERI was constructed with upgraded functional features such as increased loading capacity, underwater vibration testing and severe earthquake simulation for extended fuel design guideline. This facility is designed and developed to provide out-pile fuel data for accident analysis model and fuel licensing. Functional tests of FAMeCT were performed to confirm functionality, structural integrity, and validity of newly-built fuel assembly mechanical test facility. Test program includes signal check of data acquisition system, load delivering capacity using real-sized fuel assemblies and a standard loading cylindrical rigid specimen. Fuel assembly's lateral bending test was carried out up to 30 mm of pull-out displacement. Limit case axial compression loading test up to 33 kN was performed to check structural integrity of UCPS (Upper Core Plate Simulator) support frame. Test results show that all test equipment and measurement system have acceptable range of alignment, signal to noise ratio, load carrying capacity limit without loss of integrity. This paper introduces newly constructed fuel assembly's mechanical test facility and summarizes results of functional test for the mechanical test equipment and data acquisition system.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2013

PURPOSES: This study is to investigate the Hot In-Place recycling asphalt mixture in Korea using field produced materials. METHODS: Hot In-Place reclaimed asphalt mixture was investigated to evaluate the mixture properties based on various test results such as Marshall Test, Indirect Tensile Test, TSR, and Wheel Tracking Test. These test values were compared with domestic standard specification. RESULTS: The result of the laboratory experiment indicates that the Hot In-Place Reclaimed(HIR) asphalt mixture produced at the field constrution site was satisfied all of the test criteria such as Indirect tensile test, Marshall and TSR test, and wheel tracking test. During the test, the research team found that current HIR system is required an extention of mixing time to improve quality and to reduce variation of sample to sample. Although the current HIR mixture was passed the test criteria, there is a potential capability to enhance the mixture properties as extend mixting time. CONCLUSIONS: Based on these laboratory test results, It would be concluded that domestic HIR mixture's properties were satisfied all standard specification related with evaluation of recycling asphalt mixtures. Based on this case study result, there is a chance to save construction cost and increase the usage of reclaimed asphalt concrete in the future.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.63-73
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• 2014

목적 : 본 연구는 수공예활동과 글씨쓰기활동이 과제를 수행할 때에 양손협응에 미치는 영향에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 손 기능에 장애가 없는 20대 대학생 30명을 선정하여 무작위방법으로 10명씩 세 군으로 나누었다. 실험군 1(수공예활동), 실험군 2(글씨쓰기활동), 대조군으로 배분하였다. 중재 전, 후에 각각의 양손협응의 정도를 비교하기 위하여 Jebsen-taylor hand function test, Purdue pegboard test, Minnesota manual dexterity test를 시행하였다. 결론 : 수공예활동과 글씨쓰기 훈련 전, 후를 비교한 결과 중재 후에 실험군 1(수공예활동)과 실험군 2(글씨쓰기활동)에서 손 기능 및 양손협응에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것을 알 수 있었다. 특히, 실험군 1(수공예활동)은 Jebsen-taylor hand function test 항목에서 실험군 2(글씨쓰기활동)는 Purdue pegboard test 항목에서 중재 후에 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 결론 : 수공예활동은 과제를 수행할 때에 양손협응을 향상시키고 글씨쓰기활동은 손의 기민성을 향상시킨다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 즉, 수행하는 과제에 따라 수공예활동과 글씨쓰기활동이 미치는 영향이 다르다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 후속 연구에서는 모든 연령과 다양한 수공예활동과 글쓰기활동에 대한 다각도의 연구가 수행된다면 협응능력 제한이 있는 사람의 작업 중재 방법에 도움이 되리라 생각한다.

• 한국학교수학회논문집
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.149-163
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• 2000

The Ministry of Education have had us practice the performance test as a substitute proposal, however, all the more for the idealistic purport, our education front does not have such a sufficient condition as to practice the performance test for many classes and miscellaneous duties and over-populated class, and that practice has been enforced so abruptly without any drastic preparation and has caused much confusion from the beginning of that enforcement. Thus, these problematic concerns are remained as the tasks of the teachers to be solved by themselves in the front of education, and herein I came to do this research. The followings are the conclusions that I got as the results of the research (1) Performance test style should be applied in consideration of the students' achievement level and the gap of the teachers' recognition; descriptive test, portfolio assignment and formative test styles were proper for the students lacking basic study ability. (2) Descriptive test should have its beginning with the question items to which students can write the problem solving procedure logically rather than those to evaluate the creation ability and thinking ability: and putting down specifically the assessment standard could prevent students' confusion and scheme the impartiality of the assessment. (3) Portfolio assignment evaluation should be given with as interesting and suitable amounts as possible so that the students can do by themselves. (4) Utilizing the performance test table enabled easy management of documentary evidence. And it is needless to say that the success of the performance test should have preceding conditions like the teachers' understanding and their positive participation. Therefore, I'd like to give suggestions herein like the followings; (1) The performance test should not always be made into grades, and there is a need to develop the test gradually in the condition that the education surroundings permit by checking time, frequency, ratio and contents of the test while practicing the multiple choice writing test. (2) As long as the performance test has the aims of improving the studying and learning activities, any performance test only for the sake of making numerals with the thought that assessment is the disposal of the grades should be avoided, and the change of the lecturing styles and development of various assessing types and studying materials should be endeavored to confirm with the aims.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.380-390
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• 2000

This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy as one of the psychiatric nursing intervention tools, with addtional information in relieving anxiety during the procedure. Data were collected through nonequivalent pre-and post tests from July 1, 1998 to September 30 1998 in 90 patients (test group A: 28 patients, test group B: 27 patients, control group: 33 patients) who were hospitalized in DongSan Medical Center in order to have cardiac catheterization. The Subjects were informed by educational videos, which were modified according to the sensory information of the 10 study patients. They were based on the informative booklet by Kim keum-soon (1989). The procedural information was also modified according to the hospital`s customs. Provided the music for patients suitable to their tastes, and measured their blood pressure, heart rate, the degree of anxiety using the Spielberger`s measurement device of anxiety, and behavioral response of Finesilver`s. The statistical significance was analyzed using chi-square test and ANOVA. The results of this study were as follows : Hypothesis 1 : There are significant differences in the degree of anxiety among test group A, Test group A was provided only information, Test group B was provided information and the control group was provided neither. Hypothesis 2 : There are significant differences in systolic blood pressure among test group A, test group B, and control group.: non-significant. Hypothesis 3 : There are significant differences in diastolic blood pressure among test group A, test group B, and control group.: significant(F=1.31, p=.27, interaction; F=3.80, p=.00). Hypothesis 4 : There are significant differences in heart rate among test group A, test group B, and control group.: non-significant. Hypothesis 5 : There are significant differences in behavioral responses among test group A, test group B, and control group.: significant(F=10.05, p=.00). Further validation study is required with other subjects and other settings.

• 대한임상전기생리학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2012

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to establish intra-rater, inter-rater, test-retest reliability, and concurrent validity of figure-of-8 walk test in people with stroke. Methods : The subjects of this study were 17 patients who were diagnosed with a stroke. Subjects were tested twice by the same raters, with 1 day between tests. Subjects were assessed by two physical therapists. Test-retest reliability was calculated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). The concurrent validity was demonstrated by spearman correlation of F8WT with 10m walking test (10MWT), timed up and go test (TUG), Berg balance scale (BBS), dynamic gait index (DGI) and four square step test (FSST). Results : Intra-rater, inter-rater, test- retest of F8WT time, showed high reliability. Intra-rater, inter-rater, test-retest of F8WT steps demonstrated high reliability. Intra-rater, inter-rater, test-retest of F8WT total smoothness score showed below moderate reliability. There was a significant positive correlation of F8WT time with 10MWT, TUG, FSST. There was a significant negative correlation of F8WT time with DGI, BBS. There was a significant positive correlation of F8WT steps with 10MWT, TUG, FSST. There was a significant negative correlation of F8WT steps with DGI. There was a significant positive correlation of F8WT test total smoothness score with BBS. Conclusion : The time, and number of steps in F8WT show high inter, intra-rater, test-retest reliability. The F8WT smoothness shows below moderate reliability. The F8WT shows high concurrent validity with other comparable balance, and walking tests. The F8WT is a valid and reliable measure for assessing walking function in patients with a stroke.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.186-193
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• 2021

Background: While the formal test has been used to provide a quantitative measurement of core stability, studies have reported inconsistent results regarding its test-retest and intraobserver reliabilities. Furthermore, the validity of the formal test has never been established. Objects: This study aimed to establish the concurrent validity and test-retest reliability of the formal test. Methods: Twenty-two young adults with and without core instability (23.1 ± 2.0 years) were recruited. Concurrent validity was determined by comparing the muscle thickness changes of the external oblique, internal oblique, and transverse abdominal muscle to changes in core stability pressure during the formal test using ultrasound (US) imaging and pressure biofeedback, respectively. For the test-retest reliability, muscle thickness and pressure changes were repeatedly measured approximately 24 hours apart. Electromyography (EMG) was used to monitor trunk muscle activity during the formal test. Results: The Pearson's correlation analysis showed an excellent correlation between transverse abdominal thickness and pressure biofeedback unit (PBU) pressure as well as internal oblique thickness and PBU pressure, ranging from r = 0.856-0.980, p < 0.05. The test-retest reliability was good, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC1,2) = 0.876 for the core stability pressure measure and ICC1,2 = 0.939 to 0.989 for the abdominal muscle thickness measure. Conclusion: Our results provide clinical evidence that the formal test is valid and reliable, when concurrently incorporated into EMG and US measurements.

• Advances in Energy Research
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.21-34
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• 2020

Energy storage devices have received a keen interest throughout the world due to high power consumption. A large number of research activities are being conducted on electrochemical double layer capacitors (EDLCs) because of their high power density and higher energy density. In the present study, an EDLC was fabricated using natural graphite based electrodes and ionic liquid (IL) based gel polymer electrolyte (GPE). The IL based GPE was prepared using the IL, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate (1E3MITF) with the polymer poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and the salt magnesium trifluoromethanesulfonate (Mg(CF₃SO₃)₂ - MgTF). GPE was characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), DC polarization test, linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) test and cyclic voltammetry (CV) test. The maximum room temperature conductivity of the sample was 1.64 × 10^-4 Scm^-1. The electrolyte was purely an ionic conductor and the anionic contribution was prominent. Fabricated EDLC was characterized by EIS, CV and galvanostatic charge discharge (GCD) tests. CV test of the EDLC exhibits a single electrode specific capacitance of 1.44 Fg^-1 initially and GCD test gives 0.83 Fg^-1 as initial single electrode specific discharge capacitance. Moreover, a good stability was observed for prolonged cycling and the device can be used for applications with further modifications.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제48권7호
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• pp.706-710
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• 2005

목 적 : 출생 후 3세까지는 언어와 청각신경로의 발달의 가장 중요한 시기로 신생아 청력 선별검사를 통해서 선천성 난청의 조기 진단은 청력 손실로 인한 언어장애를 최소화 하고 언어 발달을 위한 재활 교육의 기회를 제공하여 정상적인 언어 생활을 하는데 중요한 역할을 하게 된다. 우리나라에는 아직 충분한 통계가 없지만 미국의 경우 정상 신생아의 1,000명당 2-7명이 선천성 영구적 난청을 가지고 태어나는 것으로 알려져 있고, 2세 이전에 난청이 발견되어 치료하지 않는다면 언어발달의 중요한 시기를 놓치게 되어 행동장애나 학습장애를 초래하게 된다. 이 연구는 신생아 청력 선별검사를 통해 신생아 난청의 빈도를 파악하여 신생아 청력검사의 중요성을 알리고자 한다. 방 법 : 2003년 5월 20일부터 2004년 5월 19일까지 좋은문화 병원에서 출생한 신생아 2,755명 중 부모의 동의를 얻은 1,718명을 대상으로 생후 1개월 이내 내간유발반응검사(AABR. ALGO-3)를 이용하여 35 dB의 소리를 주어 시행하였다. 난청의 위험요소가 있는 군과 위험요소가 없는 군으로 구분하였고 1차 청력검사에서 통과된 경우 'pass'군 통과되지 않는 경우 'refer'군으로 하였다. 생후 1개월내 청력검사에서 'pass'되지 않았으면 1개월 뒤에 재검사를 받도록 하였고 재검사에서 'refer'가 나온 경우 난청 클리닉에 의뢰하여 난청을 확진하였다. 결 과 : 총 1,718명 중 'pass'군과 'refer'군 사이의 분만형태 출생체중 재태연령에는 차이가 없었다. 1차 검사에서 'refer'가 나온 경우는 총 45명(2.6%)이었으며 이중 35명이 재검사를 받았으며 10명은 재검사를 거절하였다. 재검사한 35명 중 6명(17.0%)이 재검사를 통과하지 못하였고 모두 선천성 난청으로 진단되었다. 이는 전체 검사자 1,718명의 0.35%(1,000명당 3.5명) 해당되었다. 'refer'군에서 한 가지 이상 위험요소가 동반되는 경우는 45명 중 10명(22.2%) 'pass'군에서 위험요소가 있는 경우는 1,673명 중 263명(15.7%)으로, 위험 요소가 있으면서 'refer'가 나온 군이 위험요소가 없으면서 'refer'가 나온 군과 비교했을 때 통계적으로 의미가 없었다. 결 론 : 본 연구의 결과는 신생아기의 난청의 빈도가 1,000명 당 3.5명으로 외국 통계와 비슷한 것으로 나타났으며, 이는 선천성 대사질환보다 월등히 빈도가 높으며, 태어나는 신생아에서 반드시 신생아 청력선별검사를 해야 할 것으로 사료된다.