• Journal of Information Management
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.187-212
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• 2012

The reading culture promotion for the disabled is a key task of library which minimizes the level of information poverty, and improves the living standards of the people. In order to address the promotional methods, this study adopts a frame from a reading culture promotion policy, and analyzes national and international library services for the disabled. In results, the current library services for the disabled are mainly based on 'building appropriate reading environments' and guaranteeing 'equal reading opportunities'. However, campaigns or tasks targeting the disabled which makes reading a way of life are insufficient. This study, therefore, suggests 'reading education', 'reading therapy', 'user-oriented program development' to make reading a way of life. Library promoting strategies can also be useful in campaign of reading activities for the disabled.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.31 no.4B
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• pp.355-363
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• 2006

A rapidly increasing demand of voice and data through mobile telecommunication service and the development of technologies related with the service are sufficiently said to make the service become an indispensible communicating means, not just selective one. However, in the other side of the generalizing of mobile telecommunication service, there is said to be a worsening situation of unbalanced benefits due to the problem of information difference between the non. The more advanced mobile telecommunication service proceeds, the more deepens the problem, and it is generally known that the problem cannot be solved by the ability of free market itself as seen in the wired telecommunication market. Therefore, we need to set up a systematic policy of mobile telecommunication service for solving this problem, and also think over whether to include the service within the range of universal service. In this study, we examine the required factors for including the service within the range of universal service, and analyze the validity of the including in the view point of institutional aspects.

• Journal of Science and Technology Studies
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• v.1 no.1 s.1
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• pp.235-259
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• 2001

This study investigates a variety of dysfunctions and dynamics accompanied with the spread of advanced technology, and predicts the developmental directions of future uncertain society. There are, further, proper countermeasures against dysfunctions discussed. First, different theoretical paradigms concerned with the relationship between seience/technology and society would be comparatively analyzed, and their techno-social implications would be examined. Next, the latest trend of bio-technology and information technology, especially the trend of combination of bio- and information technology, appeared in the progress of Human Genome Project, would be considered. Thirdly, techno-social dysfunctions and far-reaching effects following the development of high-technologies would be analyzed, and realistic alternative plans would be suggested. Through this study, we come to a conclusion that, in order to reduce techno-social dysfunctions to a minimum and enhance their eufunctions, not only 'human' control over technological development should be guaranteed, but also action plan for bridging social gaps should be prepared. In addition, fluent communication and mutual understanding of all concerned, particularly between researcher community, government, and civic sector are required.

• Journal of Korea Technology Innovation Society
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.325-349
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• 2006

This paper focuses to identify and analyze the influence of product/market characteristics on the performance of new ventures. An empirical result points that some factors playa role. High channel dependence and made-ta-order supply have negative impact on venture performance, while high service requirements have a positive influence. Summing up the findings of this study, we suggested the implications for defining the battle-grounds where new ventures have a better chance.

• Journal of Labour Economics
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.61-80
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• 2000

Using raw data of the 'Family income and expenditure survey,' we find that the earning distribution worsened in Korea after the financial crisis; the gap between ninetieth and tenth percentile grew larger after the crisis more than before. Such a phenomenon is apparent within narrowly defined education and labor market experience variables. We found that the increase in earning inequality came from the rapidly increasing return to the components of skill other than the schooling and experience, which is caused by the increasing demand of skill after the crisis. Therefore, we can interpret the growing demand for skill is an important factor leading the increase in the earning inequality after the Crisis. And then, we think that the reason for the increasing demand for skill after the crisis can be found in the changes of the technology, the organizational and personnel practice, the globalization, and the labor market. We can derive policy implications from this : To narrow the inequality we must invest the industrial demand-oriented education.

• Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.67-75
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• 2007

The purpose of the study was to examine the implications for new strategical policy on promoting lifelong learning in ubiquitous society by gathering the views and ideas of experts. We interviewed with 15 experts in the fields of ubiquitous learning and technology. In the result, we found the following pre-requisites in promoting lifelong learning in ubiquitous society: 1) consensus regarding the ubiquitous society, 2) infra structure and various services, 3) contents based on the citizens' needs, 4) information gap closing, and 5) law and institutions in terms of lifelong learning in ubiquitous society.

• Proceedings of the Korea Association of Information Systems Conference
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• 2005.12a
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• pp.86-96
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• 2005

본 논문은 웹 사이트 평가 기법과 웹 접근성 평가 기법을 비교함으로써, 웹 사이트 평가 기법에 비해 적용 기법이 상대적으로 부족한 웹 접근성 평가 기법의 문제점을 지적하고, 이에 따른 다양한 웹 접근성 평가 기법의 활용을 제안한다. 웹 접근성이라 함은 정보기술이 발전함에 따라 소외되기 쉬운 장애인이 웹을 쉽게 사용할 수 있도록 하는 것으로써, 어떤 사용자라도 보편적으로 웹을 사용할 수 있게 하는 것이다. 그러나 웹 접근성에 대한 국내외의 노력에도 불구하고, 적용되고 있는 웹 접근성 평가가 실제로는 장애인이 웹을 사용함에 있어 많은 도움이 되고 있지 않다. 따라서 실제적인 도움이 되는 웹 접근성 평가 방법의 개발과 시행이 시급하다 하겠다. 본 논문은 웹 사이트 평가 및 웹 접근성 평가 기법을 비교 조사함으로써, 현재 적용되고 있는 평가 기법의 현황 및 동향을 조사하였다. 이러한 자료를 바탕으로, 웹 접근성 평가에 있어 평가 기법 범위의 협소성과 한계를 지적하였다. 또한, 웹 접근성 평가의 평가기법상의 한계가 웹 접근성을 포함한 통합적 웹 사이트 평가의 개발에 문제가 되며, 그에 따른 많은 문제가 발생함을 지적하였다. 그리고 웹 접근성 평가에 대해 다양한 평가 기법을 활용함으로써 생기는 이점을 제시함으로써, 다양한 평가 기법을 적용한 웹 접근성 평가 방법 개발의 타당성을 제시하였다.

• Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.81-92
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• 2024

This study analyzed augmented reality (AR) technology use in the fashion industry by classifying them based on product, wearer, space, purpose, and use. In this study, 76 cases of AR technology use in the fashion industry that were analyzed in domestic and foreign portals (Google, Naver, etc.) and research articles were collected and analyzed. The study found that in AR technology cases, the dimensions of the product, wearer, and space were utilized in various ways, including real, virtual, and their combination. AR technology was used diversely and creatively in design and product development, marketing and publicity, fashion shows, try-ons, online and offline sales and distribution, etc. Through AR technology, the categories of fashion products, concept of fashion shows, try-on methods, marketing and promotional tools, and sales tools are expanded more creatively from the existing framework. For inclusive growth within the fashion industry in the future, the national government, local governments, and large corporations should develop measures in bridging the digital gap, such as the use of AR technology according to technological readiness, capital, and age.

• Journal of Practical Engineering Education
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.447-457
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was to understand the parents' perceptions of the distance learning provided to students with disabilities and to explore the demands for educational support. A survey was conducted on a total of 2,392 parents of school-age children with disabilities. The survey questions were largely divided into the learning support to prevent educational gap, support for behavioral and psychological difficulties, and care support for educational welfare. As a result of the study, it was found that face-to-face education in schools was the most important to prevent the educational gap between students with disabilities, and counseling on distance learning methods and strategies suitable for the characteristics of the disabled in connection with the Special Education Support Center was the most necessary. As a learning support method for distance learning for students with disabilities, there was a high demand for individual learning support through preparatory special education teachers, and it was necessary to secure enough learning aids and assistive technology devices to be used appropriately when needed. In addition, psychological counseling and educational support for students with disabilities were requested, and there were demands for development of care programs suitable for the characteristics of the disabled and assignment of dedicated personnel. Based on the results of this study, this study suggested implications for students with disabilities to bridge the learning gap and provide educational support due to distance learning.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.53 no.3
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• pp.315-341
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• 2022

The goal of this study is to explore and draw implicaitons from international and domestic media and information literacy (MIL) policies and educational systems. To this end, international policy documents issued by UNESCO, IFLA, OECD, and the EU as well as domestic South Korean laws and policies related to MIL and the fuctions of public libraries and related institutions were analyzed. The findings show that international organizations recognize public libraries as institutions that are responsible for providing information access and supporting knowledge sharing for citizens within and outside of formal education systems. Additionally, public libraries are seen as institutions responsible for supporting lifelong learning and civic education, as well as improving media, information, and digital literacy skills of their communities. In South Korea, the Library Act gives public libraries and librarians responsibility for improving citizens' MIL to support the public's right to know and to narrow the information gap. However, the functions of public libraries and librarians in South Korea have been limited or excluded in the domestic MIL policies. This study concludes that public libraries and librarians are responsible for reducing the information gap among citizens and should actively participate in policy development to improve citizens' MIL skills.