• International Journal of Reliability and Applications
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.79-93
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• 2008

The aim of this work is to generalize reliability equivalence techniques to apply them to a system consists of two independent and non-identical components connected in series(parallel) system, that have constant failure rates. We shall improve the system by using one component only. We start by establishing two different types of reliability equivalence factors, the survival reliability equivalence (SRE) and mean reliability equivalence (MRE) factors. Our second studies, introducing some applications for our studies in airports and our life. Also, we introduced some numerical results.

• International Journal of Reliability and Applications
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.43-57
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• 2009

In this article, we study the reliability equivalence factor of a series system. The failure rates of the system components are functions of time t. we study two cases of non-constat failure rates (i) weibull distribution (ii) linear increasing failure rate distribution. There are two methods are used to improve the given system. Two types of reliability equivalence factors are discussed. Numerical examples are presented to interpret how one can utilize the obtained results.

• International Journal of Reliability and Applications
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.153-165
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• 2008

This paper discusses the reliability equivalences of a series-parallel system. The system components are assumed to be independent and identical. The failure rates of the system components are functions of time and follow Weibull distribution. Three different methods are used to improve the given system reliability. The reliability equivalence factor is obtained using the reliability function. The fractiles of the original and improved systems are also obtained. Numerical example is presented to interpret how to utilize the obtained results.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.472-479
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• 2015

Few instruments are available to measure nurses' perceptions of cultural competence in South Korea. Furthermore, the equivalence of factors between original and translated instruments has not been evaluated. The specific aims of this study were to identify the validity and reliability of a Korean version of the Cultural Awareness Scale (K-CAS) and to evaluate the equivalence of factors between the original CAS and the K-CAS. A total of 515 nursing students completed the 26-item K-CAS, 28-item Caffrey Cultural Competence in Healthcare Scale (CCCHS), and eight-item Openness to Diversity and Challenge Scale (ODCS). The K-CAS exhibited good reliability (${\alpha}=.83$) and construct validity by correlating with the CCCHS (r=.344, p<.001) and ODCS (r=.394, p<.001). Confirmatory factor analysis results of the K-CAS confirmed the same factor structure as the original CAS. The K-CAS could be a useful tool to assess the concept of cultural competence among nursing students and nurses.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2016

Background: The assessment tool developed in other countries should be translated into Korean language using rigorous methodological approaches in order to be used in Korea. Because these procedures are insufficient for establishing the cross-cultural and linguistic equivalence, the need for statistical methods is raised. The Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale was translated into Korean and the content validity was verified through the back translation method, but the reliability and validity have not yet been proven by statistical methods. Objects: The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (KFAB) by statistical methods in elderly people. Methods: A total of 97 elderly adults (39 males and 58 females) participated in this study. Internal consistency of the KFAB was measured using Cronbach's alpha and an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to assess test-retest reliability between the two measurement sessions. Concurrent validity was measured by comparing the KFAB responses with the Korean version of the Berg Balance Scale (KBBS) using the Spearman correlation coefficient. Construct validity of the KFAB was measured using the exploratory factor analysis to evaluate the unidimensionality of the questionnaire. The significance level was set at ${\alpha}=.05$. Results: The internal consistency of the KFAB was found be adequate with Cronbach's alpha (.96), and test-retest reliability was excellent as evidenced by the high ICC (r=.996). Concurrent validity showed high correlation between the KFAB and KBBS (r=.89, p<.001). Construct validity was evaluated using exploratory factor analysis. The result from Bartlett test of sphericity was statistically significant (p<.001), and the value of Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy was .93. Exploratory factor analysis revealed the existence of only one dominant factor that explained 76.43% of the variance. Conclusion: The KFAB is a reliable, valid and appropriate tool for measuring the balance functions in elderly people.

• 아동학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.41-59
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• 1985

The present research investigated the validity and reliability of the Verbal and Figural tests of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking(TTCT). Its potential as a basis of normative data, and differences in children's sex and grade in school were also examined. The subjects of this study were 360 children (180 boys, 180 girls) enrolled in two public elementary schools grades 1-6. Pearson's product-moment coefficient and two-way analysis of variance were used for analyzing data collected from these tests. The present research showed a coefficient of concurrent validity of the TTCT-Verbal test of .40. The coefficient of equivalence from reliability between the TTCT-Verbal test and TTCT-Figural test was .65 (p<.01). Regarding the coefficient of interscorer reliability, the total score of the TTCT-Verbal test was .86 and that of the TTCT-Figural test was .95. The coefficient of intrascorer reliability on the total score of the TTCT-Verbal test was .93 and that of the TTCT-Figural test was .96. Generally, score reliability was .86 to .96 in total score but there were great differences in the reliability of sub-factor scores. There were no significant differences between boys and girls in the distribution of scores on the TTCT-Verbal test and the TTCT-Figural test. There were significant differences between grades (p<.01) on the distribution of total scores and subfactor scores of the TTCT-Verbal Test.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.119-134
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to show whether the results are changed with respect to the variance of the data, by analysis of data obtained from the Taguchi experimental techniques and general experiment. Because which cannot be prove by mathematical Formula, through experimental examples will show. Methods: Taguchi experiments were carried out with paper Helicopter experiment. Experimental Data are obtained by special designed Drop Test Equipment. While Experimental value arbitrarily changed, we looked at how Significant control Factor of Taguchi Methods and Factor experiments are changed. This process cannot be expressed as a Mathematical formula, but showed as a numerical example. Results: Saw significant changes in the factors when data is outside a certain range of the experimental data. By Test of Equivalence Variance, Experiment data is verified reliability. To find the Control Factor, Taguchi Method is better than the general experiment. Conclusion: We know that a Significant Factor is changed with the range of Variance of Experiment Data. The value of this paper is verified change process with Numerical Data obtained Experiment.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제42권7호
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• pp.974-983
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to translate the Spiritual Perspective Scale (SPS) and Self-transcendence Scale (STS) into Korean and test the psychometric properties of the instruments with Korean elders. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used to implement the three stages of the study. Stage I consisted of translating and reviewing the scales by six experts. In Stage II, equivalence was tested by comparing the responses between the Korean and English versions among 71 bilingual adults. Stage III established the psychometric properties of the Korean versions SPS-K and STS-K among 154 Korean elders. Results: Cronbach's alpha of the SPS-K and the STS-K .97, and .85 respectively with Korean elders. Factor analysis showed that the SPS-K had one factor; the STS-K had four factors with one factor clearly representing self-transcendence as theorized. Both scales showed good reliability and validity for the translated Korean versions. However, continued study of the construct validity of the STS-K is needed. Conclusion: Study findings indicate that the SPS-K and the STS-K could be useful for nurses and geriatric researchers to assess a broadly defined spirituality, and to conduct research on spirituality and health among Korean elders. Use of these scales within a theory-based study may contribute to further knowledge about the role of spirituality in the health and well-being of Korean people facing health crises.

• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.501-524
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• 2020

본 연구는 한국 사회에 적용될 수 있는 한국 단축형 사랑중독 척도(Korean-Love addiction Questionnaire-Short Form: K-LAQ-SF)를 타당화하기 위해 수행되었다. 이를 위해 Peabody(2005)의 사랑중독 질문지(Love addicts 40 Questions)를 바탕으로 탐색적 요인분석을 통해 최종 5요인, 15문항을 선정한 뒤, 확인적 요인분석을 통해 최종 척도의 모형 적합도를 확인하였다. 동등성 검증 결과는 축약된 척도의 이론적 구조가 남녀별로 동일한 방식으로 작동하고 있음을 나타내었다. K-LAQ-SF와 원척도와의 상관분석 결과는 본 척도에서 타당화된 단축형 척도가 원척도를 비교적 충실히 대표하고 있음을 나타냈다. 마지막으로 관계중독, 사랑유형, 우울 변인과의 상관분석 결과 통해 수렴, 변별 및 준거타당도를 확보하였다. K-LAQ-SF는 안정적인 신뢰도와 타당도를 바탕으로 짧은 시간에 간편하게 한국 성인의 사랑중독 특성을 측정하는데 유용하게 활용될 수 있다는 점에서 의의가 있다.

• 예술인문사회 융합 멀티미디어 논문지
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• 제7권7호
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• pp.267-278
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 스포츠 활동에 참여하는 성인남녀(남성 114명, 여성 193명)를 대상으로 성 정체성 측정도구를 개발하는 것이다. 성 정체성 측정도구에 대한 타당도 검증을 위하여 구인동등성과 잠재평균 분석을 하였다. 자료처리방법으로는 빈도분석, 탐색적·확인적 요인분석, 신뢰도, 상관관계, 문항의 정상성 분포, 구인동등성, 잠재평균 분석을 실시하였다. 연구 결과, 첫째, 본 연구변인인 성 정체성에 대한 구인동등성 검증결과, 형태동일성, 측정동일성, 그리고 절편동일성이 확보되어 본 측정도구는 성별과 상관없이 측정할 수 있다. 둘째, 스포츠 활동 참여 시 여성이 남성보다 개방적인 성향이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 스포츠 활동 참여 시 여성이 남성보다 보수적인 성향이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 스포츠 활동 참여 시 여성이 남성보다 주관적인 성향이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 다섯째, 스포츠 활동 참여 시 외향적인 성향에 대해서는 통계적으로 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 이상의 연구결과로 미루어 보다, 여성의 사회적 진출과 같은 시대적 변화가 스포츠에서도 남성과 여성이라는 성별에 영향을 받지 않는다.