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Determining Adventure Tourist Loyalty: Mediating Role of Tourist Satisfaction and Quality of Life

  • ROHMAN, Fatchur
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.7 no.10
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    • pp.255-265
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    • 2020
  • This study aims to test the interrelationship among perceived value, tourist satisfaction, quality of life, and tourist loyalty in an Indonesian tourist adventure destination. The respondents were recruited from Bromo Mountain, East-Java Province, Indonesia. For this study, 250 questionnaires were distributed, of which 240 could be used for analysis, yielding a response rate of 96%. Data was analyzed using Partial Least Squares with smartPLS 3 software. Both outer model and inner model evaluation were conducted to ensure the robustness of the proposed model. The findings showed that perceived value does not have a direct significant effect on tourist loyalty. However, tourist satisfaction and quality of life have significant effects on tourist loyalty. The mediating effect test indicated that tourist satisfaction and quality of life significantly mediated the effect of perceived value on tourist loyalty. The multi-group analysis test found that the demographic factor does not have any influence. By accomplishing its research objectives, this study provides both theoretical and practical contributions. From a theoretical standpoint, this study provides a comprehensive conceptual model in explaining Indonesia adventure tourist loyalty. From a practical standpoint, this study offers recommendations to adventure tourism management to enhance the sustainability of the tourism destination, especially the adventure tourism destination.

Earth pressure on a vertical shaft considering the arching effect in c-𝜙 soil

  • Lee, In-Mo;Kim, Do-Hoon;Kim, Kyoung-Yul;Lee, Seok-Won
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.11 no.6
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    • pp.879-896
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    • 2016
  • A new earth pressure equation considering the arching effect in $c-{\phi}$ soils was proposed for the accurate calculation of earth pressure on circular vertical shafts. The arching effect and the subsequent load recovery phenomenon occurring due to multi-step excavation were quantitatively investigated through laboratory tests. The new earth pressure equation was verified by comparing the test results with the earth pressures predicted by new equation in various soil conditions. Resulting from testing by using multi-step excavation, the arching effect and load recovery were clearly observed. The test results in $c-{\phi}$ soil showed that even a small amount of cohesion can cause the earth pressure to decrease significantly. Therefore, predicting earth pressure without considering such cohesion can lead to overestimation of earth pressure. The test results in various ground conditions demonstrated that the newly proposed equation, which enables consideration of cohesion as appropriate, is the most reliable equation for predicting earth pressure in both ${\phi}$ soil and $c-{\phi}$ soil. The comparison of the theoretical equations with the field data measured on a real construction site also highlighted the best-fitness of the theoretical equation in predicting earth pressure.

Deformation process and prediction of filling gangue: A case study in China

  • Wang, Changxiang;Lu, Yao;Li, Yangyang;Zhang, Buchu;Liang, Yanbo
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.417-426
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    • 2019
  • Gangue filling in the goaf is an effective measure to control the surface subsidence. However, due to the obvious deformation of gangue compression, the filling effect deserves to be further studied. To this end, the deformation of coal gangue filling in the goaf is analyzed by theoretical analysis, large-scale crushed rock compression test, and field investigation. Through the compression test of crushed rock, the deformation behaviour characteristics and energy dissipation characteristics is obtained and analysed. The influencing factors of gangue filling and predicted amount of main deformation are summarized. Besides, the predicted equation and filling subsidence coefficients of gangue are obtained. The gangue filling effect was monitored by the movement observation of surface rock. Gangue filling can support the roof of the goaf, effectively control the surface subsidence with little influence on the ground villages. The premeter and equations of the main deformation in the gangue filling are verified, and the subsidence coefficient is further reduced by adding cemented material or fine sand. This paper provides a practical and theoretical reference for further development of gangue filling.

Advanced LDC Test Bed Using Energy Recovery Technique for HEVs

  • Kim, Yun-Sung;Jung, Dong-Wook;Lee, Byoung-Kuk
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.911-919
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    • 2013
  • This paper reports the development of test bed with the energy recovering technique using two-step boost converter. The device is utilized for LDC aging test of Hyundai Motor's LPI AVANTE HEV in mass production. The developed power recycle type test bed is designed as 1.5 kW class to test up to the maximum load power of LDC and is also designed to supply scant power supply up to 500 W after power recycle. The theoretical design analysis and operational characteristics analysis results of test bed are reported, and its practicality and reliability are verified through the test result. Also, the finally developed test bed confirms approximately 79~85 % energy saving effect compared to the usual traditional aging test system.

Estimation of bridge displacement responses using FBG sensors and theoretical mode shapes

  • Shin, Soobong;Lee, Sun-Ung;Kim, Yuhee;Kim, Nam-Sik
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.42 no.2
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    • pp.229-245
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    • 2012
  • Bridge vibration displacements have been directly measured by LVDTs (Linear Variable Differential Transformers) or laser equipment and have also been indirectly estimated by an algorithm of integrating measured acceleration. However, LVDT measurement cannot be applied for a bridge crossing over a river or channel and the laser technique cannot be applied when the weather condition is poor. Also, double integration of accelerations may cause serious numerical deviation if the initial condition or a regression process is not carefully controlled. This paper presents an algorithm of estimating bridge vibration displacements using vibration strains measured by FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) sensors and theoretical mode shapes of a simply supported beam. Since theoretically defined mode shapes are applied, even high modes can be used regardless of the quality of the measured data. In the proposed algorithm, the number of theoretical modes is limited by the number of sensors used for a field test to prevent a mathematical rank deficiency from occurring in computing vibration displacements.89The proposed algorithm has been applied to various types of bridges and its efficacy has been verified. The closeness of the estimated vibration displacements to measured ones has been evaluated by computing the correlation coefficient and by comparing FRFs (Frequency Response Functions) and the maximum displacements.

A Theoretical Performance Analysis of Small Liquid Rocket Engine for Space Vehicle Attitude Control (우주비행체 자세제어용 소형 액체로켓엔진의 이론성능 해석)

  • Kim Jeong-Soo;Park Jeong;Kim Sung-Cho;Choi Jong-Wook;Jang Ki-Won
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.196-200
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    • 2005
  • A theoretical model for the calculation of chemical equilibrium composition of propellant combustion product is briefly presented for the performance analysis of monopropellant hydrazine rocket engine. Analysis result is compared to that of test and evaluation of 1-lbf class thruster and is scrutinized primarily from the view point of ammonia dissociation fraction. Chemical equilibrium composition and average molecular weight is additionally depicted according to the variation of propellant inlet pressures and the varying nozzle area ratio. The theoretical analysis is tried as a way of derivation of design parameters for mid- and large-thrust class of monopropellant rocket engines.

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A Theoretical Study of Designing Thesaurus Browser by Clustering Algorithm (클러스터링을 이용한 시소러스 브라우저의 설계에 대한 이론적 연구)

  • Seo, Hwi
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.427-456
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    • 1999
  • This paper deals with the problems of information retrieval through full-test database which arise from both the deficiency of searching strategies or methods by information searcher and the difficulties of query representation, generation, extension, etc. In oder to solve these problems, we should use automatic retrieval instead of manual retrieval in the past. One of the ways to make the gap narrow between the terms by the writers and query by the searchers is that the query should be searched with the terms which the writers use. Thus, the preconditions which should be taken one accorded way to solve the problems are that all areas of information retrieval such as should taken one accorded way to solve the problems are that all areas of information retrieval such as contents analysis, information structure, query formation, query evaluation, etc. should be solved as a coherence way. We need to deal all the ares of automatic information retrieval for the efficiency of retrieval thought this paper is trying to solve the design of thesaurus browser. Thus, this paper shows the theoretical analyses about the form of information retrieval, automatic indexing, clustering technique, establishing and expressing thesaurus, and information retrieval technique. As the result of analyzing them, this paper shows us theoretical model, that is to say, the thesaurus browser by clustering algorithm. The result in the paper will be a theoretical basis on new retrieval algorithm.

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Stability Analysis of Cable Yarding with Self-Propelled Carriage (자주식 반송기를 이용한 가선집재작업의 안정성분석)

  • Oh, Jae-Heun;Park, Mun Seub;Kim, Jae Won;Cha, Du Song
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.95 no.4
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    • pp.495-500
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    • 2006
  • Stability of cable yarding with self-propelled carriage was discussed by theoretical tension calculation and field test. To verify usefulness of theoretical stability evaluation of cable yarding operation, skyline tension and stump anchoring force were measured and compared with theoretical calculation. As results, we know that measured skyline tension was similar to theoretical calculated tension. From these results, overall stability of cable logging operation could be evaluate. The stump anchoring force correlated closely with the stump diameters. The inclination angles that the stumps show the maximum anchoring force were ranged 5-10 degrees. It was conclude that the stumps have lost the function as an anchor when the inclinations was so large that they could be observed.

Thermal analysis on composite girder with hybrid GFRP-concrete deck

  • Xin, Haohui;Liu, Yuqing;Du, Ao
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.19 no.5
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    • pp.1221-1236
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    • 2015
  • Since the coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) between concrete and GFRP, steel and GFRP are quite different, GFRP laminates with different laminas stacking-sequence present different thermal behavior and currently there is no specification on mechanical properties of GFRP laminates, it is necessary to investigate the thermal influence on composite girder with stay-in-place (SIP) bridge deck at different levels and on different scales. This paper experimentally and theoretically investigated the CTE of GFRP at lamina's and laminate's level on micro-mechanics scales. The theoretical CTE values of laminas and laminates agreed well with test results, indicating that designers could obtain thermal properties of GFRP laminates with different lamina stacking-sequence through micro-mechanics methods. On the basis of the CTE tests and theoretical analysis, the thermal behaviors of composite girder with hybrid GFRP-concrete deck were studied numerically and theoretically on macro-mechanics scales. The theoretical results of concrete and steel components of composite girder agreed well with FE results, but the theoretical results of GFRP profiles were slightly larger than FE and tended to be conservative at a safety level.

Theoretical and Experimental Evaluation of R502 Alternatives in Low Temperature Applications (저온용 R502 대체 냉매의 이론 및 실험적 평가)

  • Kwon, S.L.;Park, Y.B.;Jung, D.S.;Kim, C.B.;Kang, D.J.
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.654-666
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    • 1995
  • R502 has been extensively used as a working fluid in transport refrigerating vehicles and low temperature refrigerating machines but is to be phased out by the end of 1995 due to ozone layer depletion problem. In this study, both theoretical cycle analysis and experiments were carried out to examine the best substitutes for R502. Theoretical results indicate that the alternatives available in the market today may replace R502 without significant changes in the system without suction line heat exchanger(SLHX). When the system contains a SLHX, however, COPs of the alternatives increase up to approximately 15~20% than those without the SLHX. But simultaneously, the discharge temperatures of the compressor also increrease significantly with the SLHX. Actual test results obtained from the experiment with a transport vehicle's refrigerator indicate the similar trend as those of the theoretical results. Especially, HFCs and their mixtures show lower discharge temperature than those of R502, which is one of the desirable features. Further research is needed to study the effect of the SLHX on the performance of the real machine as well as on the oil return for reliability of the system.

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