• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.332-339
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• 2023

Background: The aim of the study was to test the validity and reliability of the Perceived Future Decent Work Securement Scale for Turkish nursing students. Methods: A cross-sectional, methodological study design was used. The study was carried out at three nursing undergraduate programs in Turkey during the academic year of 2020-2021 with 336 senior nursing students. Language validity and content validity analyses were performed for the scale adaptation, followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) for construct validity. The reliability of the scale was determined using the test-retest and Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient. Results: The scale-content validity index score was 0.988. In CFA, all goodness-of-fit indices verified the acceptable fit of the model; its root mean square error of approximation was 0.076; the normed fit index was 0.909; the standardized mean square residual was 0.097; the relative fit index was 0.881; the goodness-of-fit index was 0.915; the adjusted goodness-of-fit index was 0.872 and χ²/df = 2.932. The overall reliability was α = 0.86. The item-total correlations of the scale were above the acceptable level, and the test-retest analysis had a high correlation. The access to healthcare (14.68, SD 3.53) obtained the highest average score, and the adequate compensation (8.52, SD 3.76) was the lowest rated by the senior nursing students. Conclusion: The Perceived Future Decent Work Securement Scale is a valid and reliable scale to assess nursing students' future decent work securement.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.229-239
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• 2023

Objective: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience reduced physical activity and quality of life (QoL) due to decreased pulmonary function. The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of pulmonary function, physical activity, and QoL of COPD patients. Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Methods: This study examined the published data of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2015-2019. Among 39,759 subjects who participated for 5 years, data from 151 patients diagnosed with COPD were analyzed separately. For the pulmonary function, the results of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), FEV6, forced expiratory flow 25-75%, and peak expiratory flow were observed. Physical activity was identified as frequency and duration. For the QoL, EQ-5D-3L evaluation results were examined, and the frequency and index of the Korean version were investigated. Results: In pulmonary function, all variables were found to be lower than age and weighted matched normal values. COPD patients showed to perform very low levels of high/medium physical activity and sitting time was confirmed to be more than 8 hours a day. In QoL, it was found that the highest reporting rate of some problems was the "pain and discomfort" and "mobility". Conclusions: It was found that COPD patients showed that the prevalence of circulatory disease was relatively high, lowered pulmonary function, and QoL. These can be improved through regular physical activity, and it is thought that this can be achieved through optimization of pulmonary rehabilitation.

• 실천공학교육논문지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.571-580
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• 2023

4차 산업혁명 시대가 도래함에 따라 대학 교육 영역에서도 융합학문에 대한 요구가 증가하고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 기대이론을 적용하여 융합 관련 학과의 교육과정 개정의 주요 전략 중 하나인 모듈형 교육과정에 대한 학습자의 인식된 기대 요인을 탐색하였다. 2022년도 2학기 동안 학습자의 인식을 사전-사후로 측정하였고, 결과적으로 기대 요인 중 선택 요인은 수강 전과 비교하여 수강 후에 유의미한 수준으로 낮아진 것을 확인하였다. 과목 내 도구 활용에 대한 이해 및 어려움 수준에 대한 인식 변화가 위 결과에 영향을 미쳤을 가능성이 있다. 본 연구의 결과는 모듈형 교육과정에 대한 학습자들의 인식을 분석함으로써 융합 관련 학과의 교육과정 개정에 방향을 제시한다는 점에서 의미가 있다. 구체적으로, 교육 도구 활용에 대한 어려움이나 인지적 부담을 줄이는 방향으로 교육과정을 설계해야 한다. 또한, 교육 도구에 대한 학생들의 사전 경험과 이해 수준이 교육 성과에 영향을 미칠 수 있다는 점을 감안하여 모듈형 교육과정을 설계해야 한다.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.92-110
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• 2023

Background: Digital therapeutics are software medical devices that provide evidence-based treatments to prevent, manage, and treat disease. Digital therapies have recently been shown to be effective in motivating children with cerebral palsy as a tool in neuropsychological therapy. Digital therapies improve postural control, balance and gait in children with cerebral palsy. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of digital therapies on balance and gait in children with cerebral palsy and to provide guidelines for prescribing digital therapies for children with cerebral palsy. Design: A Systematic Review Methods: This study searched for English-language articles published in medical journals from January 2000 to July 2023 using PubMed and MEDLINE based on the year of initiation of the digital therapy. The search terms used in the study were 'digital technology' OR 'digital therapeutic' OR 'mobile application' OR 'mobile health' OR 'virtual reality' OR 'game' AND 'cerebral palsy', 'balance' 'gait' as the main keywords. The final article was assigned an evidence level and a Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) score to assess the quality of clinical trials studies. Results: The digital therapies applied to improve balance and gait in children with cerebral palsy are game-based virtual reality training and the Nintendo Wii Fit program. Both digital therapy interventions had a significant effect on improving balance in children with cerebral palsy, and virtual reality training significantly improved balance and gait. However, there were no significant improvements in balance and gait within two weeks of treatment, regardless of the type of digital intervention. Conclusion: The study suggests that this data will be important in building the evidence base for the effectiveness of digital therapies on balance and gait in children with cerebral palsy and in advancing clinical protocols.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.650-656
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• 2023

본 논문은 NS-3 기반의 5G 시스템 레벨 시뮬레이터를 활용하여 mmWave 대역의 채널 모델을 구현하고, RF 성능 검증을 통해 구현한 모델의 신뢰성과 유효성을 분석한다. mmWave 대역의 RF 성능 검증을 위한 채널 모델은 3GPP TR 38.901에서 정의하는 채널의 특성, 빔포밍, 안테나 구성, 시나리오 등의 파라미터를 고려하여 구성한다. 또한, 시뮬레이션 결과는 3GPP 표준에서 허용하는 범위 내에 있음을 확인하고, REM(Radio Environment Map)을 활용하여 실내 환경 시나리오에서 신뢰성을 증명한다. 따라서 본 연구에서 구현한 채널 모델은 실제 5G 네트워크의 설계 및 구축에 적용이 가능하며, 다양한 파라미터 변경으로 RF 성능을 평가하고 검증하는 방법을 제시한다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.505-513
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• 2023

Hydrogen infrastructure is expanding. High-capacity hydrogen refueling stations offer advantages because they can refuel a variety of light and heavy-duty vehicles, and multi-port refueling technology is developing to reduce charging time for heavy-duty vehicles. In this study, we suggest directions to lower the risk by analyzing the risk factors for each process involved in the installation of a high-capacity multi-port hydrogen refueling station in Changwon city. We conducted both qualitative and quantitative risk assessments of the equipment to evaluate the station. A hazard and operability study was performed for qualitative risk assessment, and PHAST/SAFETI were used for quantitative risk assessment. Quantitative risk assessment was used to calculate the consequence analysis of the facility to ensure secure design prior to station development and to predict individual and societal risks in various scenarios. As a result, the station's risk level was determined to be as low as reasonably practicable.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.315-332
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• 2023

PURPOSE. This study aimed to investigate whether the accuracy of intraoral scanners is influenced by different scanning strategies in an in vitro setting, through a systematic review and meta-analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS. This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 standard. The following PICOS approach was used: population, tooth impressions; intervention, the use of intraoral scanners with scanning strategies different from the manufacturer's instructions; control, the use of intraoral scanners following the manufacturers' requirements; outcome, accuracy of intraoral scanners; type of studies, in vitro. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across various databases including Embase, SciELO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The inclusion criteria were based on in vitro studies that reported the accuracy of digital impressions using intraoral scanners. Analysis was performed using Review Manager software (version 5.3.5; Cochrane Collaboration, Copenhagen, Denmark). Global comparisons were made using a standardized mean difference based on random-effect models, with a significance level of α = 0.05. RESULTS. The meta-analysis included 15 articles. Digital impression accuracy significantly improved under dry conditions (P < 0.001). Moreover, trueness and precision were enhanced when artificial landmarks were used (P ≤ 0.02) and when an S-shaped pattern was followed (P ≤ 0.01). However, the type of light used did not have a significant impact on the accuracy of the digital intraoral scanners (P ≥ 0.16). CONCLUSION. The accuracy of digital intraoral scanners can be enhanced by employing scanning processes using artificial landmarks and digital impressions under dry conditions.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.153-166
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• 2023

Purpose - This research empirically analyzes the influence of economic policy uncertainty and free trade agreements (FTAs) on bilateral trade volumes between Korea and its trading partners. The study investigates whether fluctuations in the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index (EPUI) for both Korea and its trading partners significantly impact trade volumes and whether the implementation of FTAs mitigates these effects. Design/methodology - The study employs dynamic panel data analysis using the system generalized method of moments (system GMM) estimation method to achieve its research objectives. It utilizes country-month-level panel data, including the EPUI, trade volume between Korea and its trading partner countries, and other pertinent variables. The use of system GMM allows for the control of potential endogeneity issues and the incorporation of country-specific and time-specific effects. Findings - The analysis yields significant results regarding the impact of economic policy uncertainty on Korea's exports and imports, particularly before the implementation of FTAs. An increase in the EPUI of trading partners leads to a notable increase in Korea's exports to them. Conversely, an increase in Korea's EPUI negatively affects its imports from trading partners. However, post-FTA implementation, the influence of each country's EPUI on trade volume is neutralized, with no significant difference observed. Originality/value - This research contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence on the interaction effects between economic policy uncertainty and FTAs on bilateral trade volumes. The study's uniqueness lies in its examination of how FTAs mitigate the impact of economic uncertainty on trade relations between countries. The findings underscore the importance of trade agreements as mechanisms to address economic risks and promote international trade relations. In a world where global market uncertainties persist, these insights can aid policymakers in Korea and other countries in enhancing their trade cooperation strategies and navigating challenges posed by evolving economic landscapes.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.47-54
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 GFRP, BFRP와 CFRP 보강근으로 보강된 콘크리트 시험체의 인장 거동 특성을 실험적으로 분석하였다. FRP 보강근의 인장강도는 설계강도와 유사하게 나타났으나, 탄성계수는 다소 낮게 측정되었다. 또한 인장강화 시험체는 OPC와 SFRC를 사용하여 150(W)×150(B)×1000(H) mm의 크기로 제작하였다. 균열간격은 탄성계수가 낮고 표면이 보다 매끄러운 GFRP 보강근이 가장 크게 나타났으며, 표면이 다소 거친 BFRP와 탄성계수가 높은 CFRP 보강근의 균열간격은 비슷하게 분석되었다. 하중-변형률관계에서도 GFRP보강근은 균열후 다소 급격한 거동을 보인것에 반하여 BFRP와 CFRP 보강근은 균열발생시 다소 안정적인 거동후 일정수준은 인장강화 효과를 유지하였다. 인장강화지수의 경우 직경이 증가할수록 인장강화지수는 다소 작게 분석되었으며, BFRP보다 GFRP의 경우가 인장강화지수는 높게 분석되었다.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.851-858
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• 2023

연구목적: 종래의 PSC 거더에 비해 단면 효율이 개선된 양각 거더교의 구조적 안전성을 확보하기 위한 연구를 수행하였다. 이를 위해 거더 길이, 높이, 폭과 같은 단면의 제원을 정하고 강연선의 배치를 설계하여 정적 및 동적 하중에 의한 양각 거더의 실질적인 성능을 검증하였다. 연구방법: 정적 성능 실험은 1차 및 2차 정적 하중에 대한 처짐, 균열 등의 거동 응답을 측정하여 사용성 한계상태를 검토하였다. 또한, 동적 하중 재하 실험은 시간에 따른 가속도, 변위 거동 응답을 측정하여 고유진동수 및 감쇠비를 산정하여 사용성 한계상태를 검토하였다. 연구결과: 정적 성능 실험 결과 최대 재하하중 기준 처짐값은 안정적인 거동을 나타났고, 최대 재하하중 수준에서 측정된 균열폭은 매우 작아서 사용성 한계상태를 만족하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 동적 하중 재하 실험 설계 시 산정된 고유진동수를 상회하는 고유진동수가 나타났으며, 현행 규정에 만족하는 감쇠비를 확보하는 것으로 나타났다.