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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the qualitative difference between the reasoning comprehension ability (bridging, elaborative, inference on emotional response) and speech bubble filling expressions in cartoons of the adult group with mild intellectual disability and the group of general students who matched their language age.Methods: The subjects were 15 adults with mild intellectual disability aged 18~21 years old, 15 students aged 11~12 years old, and 15 general students who matched their language age, totaling 30 subjects.Results: First, it is confirmed that there was a significant difference between the two groups according to the type of reasoning in the ability to understand reasoning shown in the cartoon. By group, emotional response > elaborative > bridging inference was shown in the case of adult groups with mild intellectual disabilities, and bridging > elaborative > emotional response inference in the case of general student groups. Second, the qualitative analysis with the Likert scale in the cartoon inference expression showed significant differences in each fluency evaluation type. In addition, both groups were averaged in order of pronunciation > speech speed > intonation > grammar.Conclusion: It can be seen that adults with mild intellectual disabilities have difficulty of inferring any content that is not shown between scenes through other scenes, and that various vocabulary uses have not appeared in the context.

Antibiotics and antibacterials, including sulfonamides, are components of the veterinary armamentarium used to prevent and treat diseases in seafood. However, the accumulation of veterinary drug residues in seafood can cause food safety concerns. This study aimed to verify the quantitative analytical method for sulfonamides, trimethoprim, ormetoprim, and dapsone in seafood and to apply it to fish and shrimp distributed in Korean market. In the present study, three types of matrices (shrimp, flatfish, and eels) were used to detect drugs (n = 25) (sulfonamides (n = 21), trimethoprim, ormetoprim, dapsone, and monoacetyldapsone). Matrices were extracted with acetonitrile and mixed with 2 g of magnesium sulfate and 1 g of sodium acetate. After agitation, supernatants were mixed with 300 mg of C18 and centrifuged again. Then the supernatant was evaporated, dissolved in 50% methanol, and filtered through a PTFE filter. Extracts (5 µl) were then injected into the liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry system. The method was validated in terms of limit of detection, limit of quantitation, decision limit, decision capability, matrix effects, intra/inter-day accuracies, precisions, and stabilities and the method was applied to fish and shrimp sold in the Korean market. The validation results were found to be satisfactory. As a result of applying the validated method to fish and shrimp samples purchased from the Korean market, sulfacetamide, sulfadimethoxine, sulfamethoxazole, and sulfanilamide were detected in shrimp samples. The devised method for analysing antibiotics in seafood samples enables antibiotic detection in fish samples distributed in the global market and should aid the adoption of preventative measures.

Social needs, which are social risk factors including lack of access to stable housing, healthy food, or reliable transportation, are recognized as integral to health. Free clinics tend to serve patients with social needs, yet, few are screened or receive assistance. Lack of personnel, resources, and procedures to identify and assist patients are reasons few free clinics consider social needs. To address this service gap, a midwestern free clinic and neighboring Masters of Social Work (MSW) program established a partnership. A social needs screen was developed and integrated into health care practice. An MSW intern was also embedded as a member of the health care team to provide social needs assistance. A 6-month pilot study was conducted to assess the value of the screen and use of MSW assistance services. Of the 223 patients screened, 66.4% (n = 146) scored positive for social needs. Only four percent (n = 6) of the patients used MSW services. Chi-square analyses reveal significant differences in social needs by age, gender, race, education, and primary language. The findings suggest that the screening and MSW intern services are valuable; however, they further suggest that screening alone may be insufficient to encourage utilization of MSW services.

Ageism is recognized as a reason that few students pursue careers in aging. While widely studied, the findings regarding factors that contribute to ageism are mixed. The findings from previous studies are also tempered by methodological issues. To better understand the factors that contribute to ageism among students and guide the development of programming and activities to reduce ageism, a survey study was conducted. The study explores associations between frequency of interactions with older adults, quality of the interactions, and ageism. Students' knowledge of aging is also examined. Using refined measures to assess knowledge of aging and interactions with older adults, the study includes data from 1,040 college students, most of whom are traditional age students (i.e., under the age of 25). Findings from multiple regression analyses document the interplay between frequency and quality of interactions and the role of knowledge on multiple dimensions of ageism. Frequency of interactions with older adults is significantly associated with lower levels of ageism only when the interactions are perceived as favorable. Knowledge of aging is significantly associated with lower levels of ageism. The findings provide valuable information for developing activities to reduce ageism. A new ageism reduction program, which was guided by the study findings and age-friendly university framework, is described. Implications for gerontological education are also discussed.

본 연구에서는 중학생의 또래 괴롭힘 경험(가해 경험, 피해 경험)이 자기 개념(자기지각, 자아존중감)과 사회적 관계(대인관계 능력, 사회적 웰빙)에 미치는 영향을 살펴보았다. 중학생 1,151명을 대상으로 6개월 단위로 총 3차례 설문조사를 실시하였으며, 잠재성장모형을 사용하여 분석하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 첫째, 1, 2, 3차 시기의 가해 경험은 해당 시기의 자기지각, 대인관계 능력과 사회적 웰빙에 유의한 부적 영향을 미쳤다. 둘째, 1차 시기의 가해 경험이 2차 시기의 자기지각, 대인관계 능력, 사회적 웰빙에 유의한 부적 영향을 미쳤다. 셋째, 1, 2, 3차 시기의 피해 경험은 해당 시기의 자기지각, 대인관계 능력, 사회적 웰빙에 유의한 부적 영향을 미쳤다. 넷째, 1, 2차 시기의 피해 경험은 2, 3차 시기의 자기지각에 유의한 부적 영향을 미쳤고, 1차 시기의 피해 경험은 2, 3차 시기의 대인관계 능력과 사회적 웰빙에 유의한 부적 영향을 미쳤다. 이러한 결과를 통해 가해 경험보다 피해 경험이 자기지각과 사회적 관계에 미치는 영향이 더 크고 지속적이며, 학년 초의 또래 괴롭힘 경험은 지속적으로 자기 개념과 사회적 관계의 변화에 부정적 영향을 미침을 알 수 있었다.

본 연구는 다문화청소년의 문화적응 스트레스와 진로결정성의 관계에서 진로장벽과 자존감의 역할을 탐색하였다. 구체적으로, 본 연구에서는 문화적응 스트레스와 진로결정성의 관계를 진로장벽이 매개하는지 살펴보았다(매개효과). 또한, 문화적응 스트레스와 진로장벽의 관계에서 자존감의 조절효과를 검증하였다(조절효과). 끝으로, 문화적응 스트레스가 진로장벽을 매개로 진로결정성에 미치는 간접효과에서 자존감의 조절효과를 검증하였다(조절된 매개효과). 본 연구의 검증을 위해 6차년 다문화청소년 패널을 이용하여 중학교 3학년 1,283명을 대상으로 분석하였다. 연구문제 분석을 위해서는 SPSS Process Macro Model 4와 7을 사용하였다. 그 결과, 문화적응 스트레스와 진로결정성의 관계는 진로장벽에 의해 완전매개되는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 문화적응 스트레스와 진로결정성의 관계는 자존감에 의해 조절되었다. 문화적응 스트레스는 자존감이 평균이거나 낮은 경우에만 진로장벽을 통해 진로결정성에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구 결과를 바탕으로 다문화청소년의 진로 상담 및 진로교육에 시사점을 제안할 수 있다.

Mechanical loads from physiologic activities such as walking and running generate bioelectricity in bones. By mimicking bioelectricity, external electrical stimulations have also been used therapeutically to stimulate bone-forming cells and, thus, to promote bone regeneration. However, little is known about the physicochemical mechanism(s) by which electrical stimulations drives calcium phosphate mineralization of collagen. Here, we showed that, during

Background Anesthetics and sedatives are frequently used to prevent abrasions caused by stress and to facilitate fish management. However, drug residues may persist and cause changes in fish conditions and induce side effects. In addition, drugs that are not permitted for use in edible fish are sometimes potentially used in fish. The drugs can also be found in wastewater and are likely to be detected in fish. Objective The purpose of this study was to establish a quantitative analytical method for 10 anesthetic and sedative (azaperone, chlorpromazine, diazepam, estazolam, haloperidol, nitrazepam, nordiazepam, oxazepam, perphenazine, and temazepam) residues in fish sold in Korean markets. Method Shrimp, flounder, and eel samples were selected as matrices. Acetonitrile (ACN) containing 0.1% formic acid was selected as an extraction solvent for shrimp and 100% ACN for flounder and eel. The QuEChERS method with C18 and primary secondary amine (PSA) was used as the extraction procedure, and the analysis was performed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Results Limit of quantitation, recovery, accuracy, and precision were validated, and satisfactory results were obtained for the drugs. All results applied to the real samples were negative. Conclusions An optimal validation method was studied. Since the results for all samples were negative, it is considered that additional studies are needed by increasing the number of drugs. Highlights The most effective QuEChERS pretreatment method and conditions of LC-MS/MS for the analysis of anesthetics and sedatives in fish were established.

본 연구는 대학생의 진로적응성을 향상시키기 위해 맞춤형 진로집단프로그램을 개발하고 그 효과를 검증하고자 하는 목적으로 실시되었다. 이를 위해 박인우 (1996)와 변창진(1994)의 프로그램 개발 모형을 기초로 하여 프로그램을 개발하였다. 최종적으로 개발한 맞춤형 진로집단프로그램은 자기이해를 목표로 하고 있는 5회기의 공통 프로그램과 구직기술 및 대인관계에 관련된 4회기의 선택 프로그램으로 구성하였다. 본 프로그램의 효과성 검증을 위해 6명의 대학생을 대상으로 예비 프로그램을 실시하고 프로그램 참여에 대한 인식을 일대일 면담하여 귀납적 분석하였다. 최종 프로그램 운영 시에는 실험집단 16명과 통제집단 11명의 총 27명의 대학생이 참여하였으며 맨-휘트니 U검증(Mann-Whitney U test)과 Wilcoxon의 짝을 이룬 부호 순위검증을 통해 양적 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 참여자들의 진로발달단계의 변화가 나타났으며, 심리적, 인지적, 행동적 영역에서 인식 변화를 보고하였다. 또한 진로결정의 어려움 요인으로 간주되는 진로미결정이 감소되었으며 진로적응성이 증가하였다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 시사점을 제시하였다.

This cross-sectional research study examined related predictors such as knowledge of refugees, familiarity with community resources, cultural competence, and organizational culture factors associated with service provision for refugees among a sample of service providers. Three theories/models provided the theoretical framework-- the gateway provider model (Stiffman, Pescosolido, and Cabassa, 2004), cultural competence model (Schim, Doorenbos, and Borse, 2005; Suarez-Balcazar et al., 2011), and organizational theory (Glisson et al., 2008a; Glisson et al., 2008b). This study aimed to 1) describe the characteristics of a sample of refugee service providers, and 2) examine how service providers' personal factors and organizational culture factors are associated with service provision. One hundred seventy refugee service providers across the United States completed an online survey. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, multiple regression analysis, and mediation analysis were employed to address four research questions and related hypotheses. Seventy-five point three percent of study participants were white and 81.5% were female. The age of subjects ranged from 23 to 75 years of age. Most (60%) of the study participants completed a graduate degree or higher and 86.3% of participants had not been a refugee before. Further, 62.3% of study participants were employed in a refugee resettlement related job. Most of the respondents worked in the Midwest (35.6%) and South (36.3%) regions. The vast majority of participants (84.9%) were working at a refugee resettlement agency. The major findings indicated that service providers' personal factors (i.e., knowledge of refugees, familiarity with community resources, and cultural competence) were significantly associated with overall service provided and referrals as well as each domain of service provided and referrals. Proficient organizational culture was positively associated with service provided and referrals, and constantly rigid organizational culture was negatively associated with service provided and referrals. Cultural competence behavior had a mediation effect on the association between service providers' familiarity with community resources and service provision. In addition, cultural competence behavior had a mediation effect on the association between service providers' work experiences and service provision. The findings provide important insights for refugee service providers, refugee service organizations, researchers, and policy makers for improving refugee service by developing a cultural competence training program and an online networking system.

The systematic investigation of chiral bidentate auxiliaries has resulted in the discovery of a chiral 2,2-dimethyl-1-(pyridin-2-yl)propan-1-amine-derived directing group that enables stereoselective palladium(II)-catalyzed intramolecular C(sp3)–O bond formation. This new chiral directing group exhibited high reactivity in the activation of methylene C(sp3)–H bonds with excellent levels of stereoselectivity (a diastereomeric ratio of up to 39 : 1), which allowed the construction of a wide range of oxaspirocycles. Mechanistic investigations were also conducted to elucidate the reaction mechanism and understand the origin of the diastereoselectivity. DFT calculations suggest that only modest levels of diastereoselectivity are accomplished at the rate-determining C–H metalation–deprotonation step and the d.r. is further enriched at the reductive elimination step.

A straightforward synthetic strategy to construct biologically relevant phenanthridinones and quinolinones was developed via visible-light-promoted direct oxidative C-H amidation. In this photocatalytic system, amidyl radicals can be generated by homolysis of the N-H bond of simple amide precursors via single-electron transfer under blue LED illumination, which leads to oxidative intramolecular C-H amidation. Moreover, an efficient synthetic strategy using a photocascade enabled facile assembly of quinolinone structures through a catalytic sequence involving triplet energy (ET) transfer-based E/Z olefin isomerization and subsequent photocatalytic generation of amidyl radical intermediates.

Shale gas produced water is hypersaline wastewater generated after hydraulic fracturing. Since the produced water is a mixture of shale formation water and fracturing fluid, it contains various organic and inorganic components, including lithium, a useful resource for such industries as automobile and electronics. The produced water in the Marcellus shale area contains about 95 mg/L lithium on average. This study suggests a two-stage solvent extraction technique for lithium recovery from shale gas produced water, and determines the extraction mechanism of ions in each stage. All experiments were conducted using synthetic shale gas produced water. In the first-stage, which was designed for the removal of divalent cations, more than 94.4% of Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ , Sr 2+ , and Ba 2+ ions were removed by using 1.0 M di-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) as an extractant. In the second-stage, for lithium recovery, we could obtain a lithium extraction efficiency of 41.2% by using 1.5 M D2EHPA and 0.3 M tributyl phosphate (TBP). Lithium loss in the first-stage was 25.1%, and therefore, the total amount of lithium recovered at the end of the two-step extraction procedure was 30.8%. Through this study, lithium, one of the useful mineral resources, could be selectively recovered from the shale gas produced water and it would also reduce the wastewater treatment cost during the development of shale gas.

Hemp seeds and hempseed oil are marketed on- and off-line as health foods and cosmetics and have been reported to have high nutrient contents. However, because of the various side effects of cannabinoids, especially △9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), many countries regulate upper limits for THC in products, which creates the need for analytical techniques capable of measuring THC, cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabinol (CBN) levels in commercial hemp seeds and hempseed oil. In the present study, hemp seed and hempseed oil extracts obtained by methanol extraction, were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Validation of the technique used was performed using calibration curves and by determining LODs, LOQs, specificities, selectivities, and intra- and inter-day precision and accuracies. In addition, matrix effects, process efficiencies, recoveries, and sample stabilities were investigated. In hemp seeds, as determined using the fully optimized method THC concentrations ranged from 0.06 to 5.91 μg/g, CBD concentrations from 0.32 to 25.55 μg/g, and CBN concentrations from 0.01 to 1.50 μg/g; CBN/THC ratios ranged from 0.1 to 1.60, and CBD/THC ratios from 0.11 to 62.56. Furthermore, the (THC + CBN)/CBD ratio of most hemp seed samples was less than one. In hempseed oil, THC concentrations ranged from 0.3 to 19.73 μg/mL, CBD concentrations from 6.66 to 63.40 μg/mL, CBN concentrations from 0.11 to 2.31 μg/mL, CBN/THC ratios from 0.12 to 0.42, and CBD/THC ratios from 3.21 to 22.50. Furthermore, (THC + CBN)/CBD ratios in all hempseed oil samples were less than one. The optimized methanol extraction-GC/MS technique was found to be satisfactory for determining THC, CBD, and CBN concentrations in hemp seeds and hempseed oil.

Shale gas produced water is a hypersaline wastewater that is generated during the shale gas development process called as a hydraulic fracturing. The produced water contains many substances including inorganic salts, organic compounds, and particulates. The treatment process of the produced water is mainly composed of four parts: oil and water separation, removal of suspended solids, removal of organics, and salts removal. This study focuses on the total dissolved salts removal through applying three different desalination techniques – membrane distillation (MD), reverse osmosis (RO), and evaporative crystallization (EC). The experiments were conducted using synthetic shale gas produced water to understand the changes of chemical properties in permeate and concentrate. In the permeate solution, MD and EC showed more than 99% of salts removal efficiency for all ions, but RO showed relatively low efficiency. In the concentrate solution, the concentrations of all ions varied according to the type of ...

E-mail: tsyou@chungbuk.ac.krReceived August 22, 2013, Accepted September 5, 2013Key Words : Intermetallic compound, Crystal structure, Electronic structure, Site-preferenceZintl phases and polar intermetallics including lithiumatoms can offer not only a good opportunity to investigatethe correlation among crystal structure, chemical bonding,and physical properties given the unique role of lithiumacting as a “zwitter” ion

소비자 행동이론에 따르면 사람의 성향은 향상초점과 예방초점이라는 두 가지 조절초점 유형으로 나누어지며, 이 두 가지 성향은 다양한 영 역에 있어서 소비자의 의사결정에 많은 영향을 미치는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 개인화 추천에서 Cold Start 문제의 최소화 및 추천 알고리즘 성능 개선을 위하여 조절초점이론을 적용한다. 이를 위하여, 웹쇼핑 로그로부터 소비자 별 행동변수, 정보탐색활동성 지수를 추출하고 이를 활용한 소비자 조절초점성향 분류 방법을 제안한다. 본 연구는 사회과학/IT 융합 연구로서 소비자행동 이론의 시스템화 가능성을 입증하 였다는 점에 있어서 의의를 지니며, 향후 다양한 분야의 이론들을 적용한 IT 서비스에 대한 연구로 확장하고자 한다.

Traditionally, with its inherent property as an unmarked grammatical entity, the preposition of has been classified as a category of function words. However, cognitive grammarians claim that the preposition of has its own meanings. From a cognitive-semantic perspective, this study aims to examine how the diverse and apparently different meanings of the preposition of are related in a cognitively-oriented way. In this study, it is proposed that based on the historical origin of of, the concept of 'separation' is considered as a prototypical meaning, since it is the most easily depictive and conceptualized in the spatial-physical domain of human cognition. As for the cognitive-semantic factors that categorize the multiple meanings of the preposition of, it is claimed that the semantic properties, such as the degree of prototypicality, concreteness, and lexicality, play a decisive role in determining the fuzziness in its meaning. Finally, it is suggested that a cognitive-semantic approach to the diverse meanings of the preposition of provides us with a relevant perspective to understand its multiple functions.

LaLi0.92Cu1.33P2, PrLi0.98Cu1.54P2, NdLi0.91Cu1.42P2, GdLiCu1.48P2, and ErLi0.82Cu1.19P2 are synthesized from the elements (Nb ampule, 1100 °C, 10 h).

The purposes of this study were to investigate components of apparel Web sites and to examine whether differences existed among the types of Web retailers in their components. Thirty‐six apparel Web sites were classified into four categories: virtual e‐retailer, catalog company, bricks‐and‐mortar retailer, and multi‐channel retailer. The Web sites were content analyzed according to the components of the apparel Web including merchandise, promotion, and customer service. Significant differences were found among the four types of Web retailers as to the components (product description, product price information, advertising, catalog service promotion, placing order, and returns policy) included on the Web sites. Currently, competition among Web sites is not based on what information is available, but how information is provided. Therefore, to differentiate themselves from competitors, each type of Web retailer should take advantage of their unique Web strategy within their own retail channel.

The new polar title compounds are prepared from the elements using molten In as a reactive flux (alumina or zirconia crucible, 960 °C, 20 h).

As the population of older adults continues to rise, so, too, does the population of older adults in prison. The body of literature on older adults in corrections is scant, particularly with regard to health and social functioning. Past studies of aging inmates primarily focus on health care and related costs. The purpose of this article is twofold: (a) outline and synthesize the research on older adults living in prison; and (b) propose a framework for future research and intervention development based on social capital theory. Recommendations for social work practice, programs, and research are discussed.

BaLi1.09In0.91Ge2 is synthesized from a mixture of Ba, Li, In, and Ge in a ratio of 1:2:2:2 (Nb tube, 950 °C, 5 h) and characterized by single crystal XRD and TB-LMTO-ASA quantum chemical calculations.

This chapter examines the effect of creditors’ monitoring role on the profitability of firm acquisitions. We use the shares retained by the lead arranger of a syndicated loan as a proxy for monitoring level. We find that acquirer announcement returns are positively related to the shares retained by the lead arranger. The effect of the lead arranger’s shares on the acquirer’s return becomes pronounced in cash acquisition deals, and when there exist financial covenants. Our results suggest that lead arrangers are important not only for monitoring loans but also for successful acquisitions by borrowers. An important policy implication of the main findings of this chapter on bank monitoring is that policy makers should design financial covenants to improve the efficiency of monitoring activities by lead arranging banks in syndicated bank loan deals.

Objective Older adults are increasingly involved in the criminal justice system, yet there is limited research regarding their needs and experiences. This study examined differences in psychosocial experiences and reincarceration between older and younger adults with psychiatric disorders involved in the criminal justice system. Methods Participants (N = 80) were recruited from two mental health courts in the midwestern United States. Bivariate analyses examined age-related differences in psychosocial experiences and reincarceration between younger and older participants. Results Older adults, on average, experienced more treatment adherence and fewer probation violations than younger adults during the 6-month follow-up; however, they experienced comparable risk for reincarceration. Older adults' substance use, service use, housing instability, and program retention were similar to their younger counterparts. Conclusion Despite older mental health court participants' treatment adherence and reduced probation violations, they are at risk for incarceration, substance use, and housing instability.

Four quaternary Zintl phases with mixed-cations in the Yb14-xCaxAlSb11 (4.81 ≤ x ≤ 10.57) series have been synthesized by using the arc-melting and the Sn metal-flux reaction methods, and the isotypic crystal structures of the title compounds have been characterized by both powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction (PXRD and SXRD) analyses. The overall crystal structure adopting the Ca14AlSb11-type can be described as a pack of four different types of the spiral-shaped one-dimensional octahedra chains with various turning radii, each of which is formed by the distorted ((Yb/Ca)Sb6) octahedra. Four symmetrically-independent cationic sites contain mixed occupations of Yb2+ and Ca2+ with different mixing ratios and display a particular site preference by two cationic elements. Two hypothetical structural models of Yb4Ca10AlSb11 with different cationic arrangements were designed and exploited to study the details of site and bond energies. QVAL values provided the rationale for the observed site preference based on the electronegativity of each atom. Density of states (DOS) curves indicated a semiconducting property of the title compounds, and crystal orbital Hamilton population (COHP) plots explained individual chemical bonding between components. Thermal conductivity measurement was performed for Yb8.42(4)Ca5.58AlSb11, and the result was compared to compounds without mixed cations.

According to regulatory focus theory, a representative theory on consumer behavior, human personality can be divided into two types: promotion and prevention. These two personality types have much influence on the consumer's decision in many diverse areas, such as information exploration, information processing, and the evaluation of alternatives. In this research, we try to classify the consumer's regulatory focus using web shopping logs as the groundwork for adapting it to personalized recommendation. For this purpose, we define the consumer's behavior variables, utilitarian preference index, and information exploration activity index by analyzing the web shopping logs. We then use these variables as inputs to learn a classifier for predicting the consumer's regulatory focus. This research shows the possibility of systematization of the consumer behavior theory as an interdisciplinary research of social science and information technology. Based on this attempt, research can be extended to IT services adapting social science theories to a variety of areas, apart from the consumer behavior area.

Five rare-earth metal containing quaternary phosphides in the RELixCu2–yP2 (RE = La, Pr, Nd, Gd, Er; 0.82 ≤ x ≤ 1; 1.19 ≤ y ≤ 1.54) series were synthesized by using high-temperature synthetic methods, and they were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compounds crystallize in the trigonal space group Pm1 (Z = 1, Pearson code hP6) with four crystallographically independent atomic positions. The overall crystal structure can be described as a “Li-filled” CaAl2Si2-type structure, in which a partially occupied Li site is embedded within the “double-deck” layers formed by two anionic components. Tight-binding linear muffin-tin orbital calculations including density of states, crystal orbital Hamilton population, and electron localization function analyses provided rationales for the overall electronic structure and chemical bonding of the title phase. PrLi0.98(5)Cu1.54(1)P2 indicated an antiferromagnetic interaction of Pr at a relatively low temperature with a paramagnetic Curie temperature of –6.8 K and a thermal conductivity of 3.2 W mK–1 at 323 K.