• Journal of English Language & Literature
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• v.58 no.4
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• pp.589-609
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• 2012

This research compares a future society described in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 (1953) to modern technopoly. The main protagonist of the novel, Guy Montag, is a fireman who burns books in a future society which does not allow people to read or own books. The future society which controls the expansion of knowledge is similar to technopoly which Neil Postman defines as a culture where people passively react to overflow of information. Bradbury compares Montag to several characters, such as his wife Mildred and Captain Beatty. With this comparison, Bradbury lets his readers look back themselves who live in a sea of information without being aware of the domination of technopoly. This research suggests that the reason people do not know that knowledge is controlled and limited is because they do not distinguish between knowledge and information. They misunderstand widely available information is knowledge as characters in Fahrenheit 451 feel stuffed with information. Since the 1990s, scholars and writers such as Neil Postman and Nicholas Carr have expressed problems with the excess of information, however Bradbury already predicted through Fahrenheit 451 in 1953 that the development of technology does not mean a higher level of knowledge. This research suggests what modern human beings have lost in vast amount of information rather than what they have gained.

• Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.509-516
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• 2009

As the necessity of cyber education is being raised up recently, Cyber Home Learning System(CHLS) is increasingly adopted at all school levels ranging from elementary to high schools. The purposes of this study are to find out that how elementary social studies of CHLS influence on the academic performance and learning attitude of students and their satisfaction. Based on these suggestions on social studies of CHLS are proposed. To accomplish the purposes, comparisons were made between experimental group utilizing social studies of CHLS and control group of traditional class of 54 students(27 students each in experimental and control group) in 5th grade. The results are as follows. Utilizations in social studies of CHLS showed positive effects on academic performance and learning attitude, and students' satisfaction on social studies of CHLS were rather increased. Based on these findings, several suggestions are made. First, strategy to improve motivation and confidence for students to participate on social studies of CHLS are necessary. Second, thinking and problem-solving activities needs to be integrated to social studies of CHLS. Third, for meaningful social studies, environment that can improve communication and thinking ability through interaction needs to be facilitated. Fourth, supporting plan is advised for teachers carrying on the role of manager and facilitator.

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.661-690
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• 2022

Adolescent delinquency is a substantial social problem that occurs in both offline and online domains. The current study utilized random forest algorithms to identify predictors of adolescents' online and offline delinquency. Further, we explored the applicability of classic delinquency theories (social learning, strain, social control, routine activities, and labeling theory). We used the first-grade and fourth-grade elementary school panels as well as the first-grade middle school panel (N=4,137) among the sixth wave of the nationally-representative Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey 2010 for analysis. Random forest algorithms were used instead of the conventional regression analysis to improve the predictive performance of the model and possibly consider many predictors in the model. Random forest algorithm results showed that classic delinquency theories designed to explain offline delinquency were also applicable to online delinquency. Specifically, salient predictors of online delinquency were closely related to individual factors(routine activities and labeling theory). Social factors(social control and social learning theory) were particularly important for understanding offline delinquency. General strain theory was the commonly important theoretical framework that predicted both offline and online delinquency. Findings may provide evidence for more tailored prevention and intervention strategies against offline and online adolescent delinquency.

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.395-417
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• 2015

The first aim of this study was to explore the roles of personality variables on work motivation and job satisfaction. The second purpose was to setup a path model, in which the personality variables would impact on work motivation and job satisfaction. The third purpose of the current study was to examine medation effects of work motivation between personality variables and job satisfaction. In total, 280 older employees who worked in the various fields participated at this study. The reuslts of hierachial regression analysis found that agreeableness, conscientiousness, and interanl locus of control positively predicted on work motivation. The results indicated that openness to experience and neuroticism negatively influenced on work motivation. Also, we found that agreeableness, conscientiousness, and self-esteem positively predicted on job satisfaction. The resutls of path analysis showed that work motvation mediated the relationship between agreeableness, conscientiousness, and interanl locus of control and job satisfaction, respectively. Finally, implicaions of the results, limitations of this study, and directions of future research were discussed.

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.547-563
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• 2009

This study was conducted to examine the stress effects of time pressure and induced driver-anger on driving performance. The participants in the four different stress conditions(i.e., control condition, time pressure, induced anger, and mixed condition where induced-anger and time pressure were combined) were asked to drive the driving simulator, and their driving performances(i. e., lane crossing, signal violation, speeding, and deviation form designated path) were measured as the dependent variable. The results can be summarized as followings. (1) Induced-anger alone and the mixed driver stresses tended to yield deteriorated driving performances as well as awareness for designated path, (2) Time pressure alone appeared to have only limited effect both on the driving and path awareness. And (3) the effects of induced-anger alone and the mixed condition on driving performance and path awareness did not show ant significant difference. The results of the present study indicated that drivers' basic vehicle control and keeping awareness to destination could be affected differently by the types of driver stress.

• The Korean Journal of Air & Space Law and Policy
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.203-237
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• 2011

Since USSR successfully launched its satellite "Sputnik"in 1957, many countries including US and USSR began military use of space, and engaged in arms race in space, which is against spirit and ideals of peaceful use of space as common heritage of mankind stipulated in many treaties such as Outer Space Treaty. With worsening Cold War between East and Western Bloc, this military use of space and arms race in space has been intensifying. Regarding the ideals of peaceful use of space, it is interpreted that military use of space is possible unless it does not have the purpose of aggression. The military use of space may have diverse forms such as attacking satellites in space, or attacking from satellites, making use of present and future technologies available which should include the use of nuclear and kinetic/hyper-speed weapons, laser, particle beams, near explosion, disturbance weapons in different directions (i.e., surface to space, space to space, and space to surface). Arms control is being implemented by the efforts of many countries in different formalities including legislature of international treaties under the auspices of UNCOPUOS and prohibition of weapons of mass destruction. Taking outstanding examples aiming at arms control by international community, there are confidence building measures (CBM), strengthening implementation of existing treaties, partial ban of nuclear tests, countryand regional approach, comprehensive approach and measures having legally binding force. While U.S. has surpassed other countries concerned in the area of military useof space, it withdrew from OST in early 2000s, thereby raising concern of international community. It requires concerted efforts of cooperationand implementation by international society to make sure peace of mankind and environmental conservation through arms control in space. Observing de facto possession of nuclear weapons by North Korea following series of nuclear tests and launching satellites, and efforts of launching rockets by South Korea, it is strongly needed for both countries to take part in arms control efforts by international community.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.11 no.7
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• pp.406-417
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• 2011

The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of computer/internet game play on depression and life satisfaction via perceived self-control among older adults in Korea. Data were collected from a survey of 237 community-dwelling older adults (age${\geq}$65) who reported internet users. A path analysis was used to examine the causal relationship among the main constructs. Results showed that the computer/internet game play had positive effects on perceived self-control. Perceived self-control was found to decrease depression and improve life satisfaction among older adults. Additional analysis indicated that the computer/internet game play in older adults did not directly affect mental health (depression and life satisfaction) but indirectly affected it via perceived self-control. Furthermore, perceived self-control had greater effects on depression than on life satisfaction. These findings have crucial implications in that perceived sense of self-control needs to be seriously considered when we develop mental health games for older adults.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.18-26
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• 2019

The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, (MLC) aimed to ensure decent working conditions for seafarers and entered into force on August 20, 2013. It was considered as the fourth pillar in the maritime sector. This paper evaluates how the MLC has been implemented in the field and what issues were addressed in the shipping industry. To achieve this, statistical analysis was conducted using inspection data of Port State Control (PSC) carried out by the Paris MOU and the Tokyo MOU during 2010-2012 and 2014-2016 for deficiencies under the MLC and International Labour Organization (ILO) No. 147 Convention. This study compared pre-2013 and post-2013 deficiency data according to ship's age, size (gross tonnage) and type. The results showed that, although the deficiencies reported by the Tokyo MOU during 2014-2016 were nearly double those from 2010-2012, the deficiency share against total deficiencies for the Tokyo MOU remained two thirds of those for the Paris MOU. This study suggests that the Tokyo MOU should strengthen its inspection efforts on MLC and ILO should provide clear references, such as guidelines and a unified interpretation for national discretions under the MLC for the purpose of harmonized PSC inspections. Additionally, it would be desirable to consolidate the deficiency coding system for the MLC by deleting the codes for the ILO No. 147 Convention, which was incorporated into the MLC. It would also be beneficial to add new deficiency codes for social security, including seafarers' leave and repatriation.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.21-24
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• 1993

인간을 학술용어로는 호모 사피엔스(Homo Sapiens:지성인) 또는 호모 파베르(Homo Faber:공작인)로 표현하는 것에서도 알 수 있듯이 우리 인간은 그 이유야 어쨌든 본질적으로 도구를 사용하고 물건을 만드는 능력을 가지고 있다. 그리고 물건만들기(생산) 기술은 수렵사회, 농경사회, 공업사회, 정보화사회로 사회가 바뀌는 동안 끈임없이 변화 발전해 왔다. 특히 40년대말 50년대 초에 걸쳐 개발된 컴퓨터, NC(수치제어)기 술과 70년대에 개발된 마이크로프로세서 기술은 그후의 생산기술을 획기적으로 변화시키고 말았다. 즉 설계, 가공, 조립, 검사, 보관 등 생산에 필요한 요소가능을 자동화시키고, 나아가 이들을 연결 통합하여 CAC/CAM, FMC, FMS와 같은 고도의 자동화 생산시스템이 가능하게 하였다. 그 결과 인간은 재이없고 지루한 단순 반복 작업에서 해방되어, 자동화 시스템을 프로그래밍 또는 관리. 통제하는 지적작업에 전념하게 되었고, 고품질에 싼 제품이 생산되게 되었다. 더나아서 최근에는 생산 시스템에 지능을 부여한 IMS(Intelligent Manufacturing System:지능형 생산 시스템)를 실현하고자 하는 국제 공동연구가 추진되기에 이르렀다. 이 글에서는 IMS의 모습을 잠시 살펴본 뒤 그 핵심기술의 하나인 지능형 CAM의 모습과 실현방법에 대해서 알아 보도록 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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• 2015.05a
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• pp.397-398
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 행동-감정 반영 중심의 공감기술 증진 부모훈련이 자폐스펙트럼 장애 아동의 사회기술과 일상생활 기능에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 하는 것이다. 연구대상자는 만 3세-7세의 남녀 35명이 참여하였고, 부모훈련은 주 2회씩 총 10회기를 실시하였다. 부모훈련의 내용구성은 사전검사와 전문가를 통한 내용타당도 검증을 실시한 후에 적용하였고, 자료처리는 SPSS 18.0을 이용하였다. 부모교육 프로그램의 전과 후의 효과를 검증하기 위해서 통제집단 사전사후검사설계를 하였다. 효과검정은 ANCOVA를 하였다. 연구결과 부모훈련실시 후, 자페스펙트럼장애아동의 사회기술과 일상생활기능을 증진시키는데 효과가 있었다. 결론적으로 행동-반영중심의 공감기술증진 부모훈련은 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동의 사회기술과 일상생활 기능 증진에 효과가 있었다.