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Analysis of Factors Affecting Radiation Knowledge among Aircrew (항공 승무원의 방사선 지식에 영향을 미치는 요인 분석)

  • Shin, Hyeongho;Park, Sangshin
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.46 no.1
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    • pp.96-102
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    • 2020
  • Objectives: This study identified factors impacting radiation knowledge among aircrew, who are affected by cosmic radiation exposure due to their occupational environment. Methods: In September 2019 we conducted an online survey of aircrew through a Google link. We evaluated the level of radiation knowledge using a ten-item (10 points) questionnaire. The following exploratory variables were evaluated in relationship with the level of radiation knowledge using univariable linear regression models: sex, age, duration of employment, position level, company, marriage, education level, personal/family history of disease, and the number of times acquiring information on radiation through various channels (internet searching, watching television, reading newspaper, conversation about radiation with aircrew/non-aircrew, in-house training). With a p of 0.2 in univariable models, we built a multivariable linear regression model using a stepwise selection method. Results: The average radiation knowledge score of the 356 respondents was 7.22. Univariable linear regression analysis showed that radiation knowledge of the aircrew was associated with their company, position level, age, and number of conversations with other aircrew members. Our multivariable model showed that the radiation knowledge level of aircrew decreased as they had more conversations about radiation with other aircrew members and as their age increased. Conclusions: Korean air crew showed a lower level of radiation knowledge as their age and the number of conversations with colleagues increased. The study suggests that more education is needed in order for aircrew to gain accurate radiation knowledge.

Activation of Knowledge Exchange in the Researcher Community (과학기술자 지식 교류 서비스 활성화 요소 비교 연구)

  • Kim, Jay-Hoon;Yoon, Jung-Sun
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.11 no.12
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    • pp.950-957
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    • 2011
  • With the convergence of disciplines in progress and Web 2.0 online collaborative environment, online knowledge exchange activities of researchers are increasing. Quickness of acquiring knowledge highly impacts on research productivity in the global era. Online knowledge exchange is critical service for researchers. In this study, knowledge exchange service model was presented from the perspective of activate participation, knowledge quality improvement, quickness of exchanges. A variety of domestic and international knowledge exchange services were analyzed, particularly Korean domestic service KOSEN What is? as for operational practice. It is confirmed that in order to stimulate researcher knowledge exchange the quality of the knowledges exchanged is essential and variety of operating activities are needed such as expert matching systems, enhancement of speed in knowledge exchange, ease of usability, and elements of fun.

Recognition, Knowledge, and Behavior to Decrease Exposure toward Endocrine Disruptors in Dietary Life among Elementary School Students (식생활 관련 내분비계 장애물질에 대한 초등학생의 인식도, 지식 및 노출저감화 행동에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Hyo-Chung;Kim, Mee-Ra
    • Korean journal of food and cookery science
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.712-724
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the degree of concern about endocrine disruptors, the degree of recognition about the risk of endocrine disruptors towards humans, the degree of worry about the risk of endocrine disruptors towards ones self or family, information-obtaining behavior regarding endocrine disruptors, the degree of knowledge and the degree of behavior to decrease exposure to endocrine disruptors, and the degree of an educational need for endocrine disruptors in the dietary life of elementary school students. The data were collected from 162 students in Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan and Gwangju. Frequencies, Cronbach's alpha, t tests, analysis of variance, Duncan's multiple range tests and chi-square tests were conducted using SPSS V.14.0 for WINDOWS. The results of this study were as follows. The degree of concern about endocrine disruptors was not high. The respondents obtained most of their information regarding endocrine disruptors from TV/radio. Respondents had difficulty in acquiring and understanding the information. Both the degree of knowledge and the degree of behavior to decrease exposure were not high. The respondents showed a high degree of educational need for endocrine disruptors, the most important was methods to prevent damage from endocrine disruptors followed by risk of endocrine disruptors.

The Analysis of Factors Affecting Korean Accounting Knowledge

  • Byoung-Il, CHOI
    • East Asian Journal of Business Economics (EAJBE)
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.21-30
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    • 2023
  • Purpose - The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that influence Korean adults to acquire accounting knowledge. This study, which analyzes the characteristics of accounting knowledge of the general public, is expected to be used as basic data for the development of accounting curricula and education programs necessary for liberal arts courses and individual investor education in the future. Research design, data, and methodology -In this study, correct answer rates in the Economics and Business Literacy Test were analyzed across two rounds of tests. This study have the accounting scores of the applicants as a dependent variable and it aims to estimate key factors that affect accounting scores. Result - The results of regression analysis for individual variables that both the scores from the business administration and the economics, which were estimated to affect accounting performance, were found to have a positive effect. The results of the analysis of the relationship between major and accounting scores showed that the scores of all other majors were lower than those who majored in business. Conclusion - The results of this study suggest several implications in lecturing accounting as a basic or principle. Acquiring basic knowledge in economics and business administration was found to play an important role in understanding accounting ideas, indicating that such activities would be helpful when lecturing on accounting.

Analysis of Correlation among Health Consciousness and Nutrition Knowledge, Dietary Habits and Nutrition Attitudes of Elementary and Middle School Teachers in Masan City (마산시 초.중 교사의 건강에 대한 관심도와 영양지식, 식생활 습관 및 영양 태도의 상호 관련성 분석)

  • 윤현숙;최윤선
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.368-379
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    • 2002
  • This study investigated the correlations among the health consciousness, nutrition knowledge, dietary habits and nutrition attitudes of school teachers. The subjects of this study were 75 male and 152 female leachers in elementary and middle schools in Masan city. The survey was conducted by using a questionnaire. Even though the average body mass index (BMI) and the obesity index were normal in both male and female subjects, 33.3% of the male subjects were overweight/obese, while 18.5% of the female subjects were underweight, according to the obesity index. The food components of most concern during mealtime were (in order of importance) salt, MSG and cholesterol by male subjects, and salt, fat and MSG by female subjects. The subjects considered self-relaxation as the most important factor in maintaining optimal health status, followed by resting, bathing or use ova sauna, moderation in diet, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, and no smoking. Newspapers/magazines and TV/radio were the primary sources of nutrition and health information of the subjects. As the degree of health consciousness increased, scores of the dietary habits and nutrition attitudes increased. Nutrition knowledge scores and nutrition altitudes scores increased with subjects'increased level of perception of the importance of acquiring nutrition knowledge and nutrition information. There was a highly significant correlation between the degree of health consciousness and dietary habit score (${\gamma}$ : 0.3, p<0.001). The degree of health consciousness was also significantly correlated (${\gamma}$=0.6, p<0.001) with nutrition attitudes scores. But the correlation between the degree of health consciousness and nutrition knowledge was not statistically significant. The degree of the perception of the importance of nutrition knowledge showed a positive correlation with nutrition attitude (${\gamma}$:0.4, p<0.001) and dietary habit (${\gamma}$:0.3, p<0.001). The degree of perception about the importance of nutrition knowledge and nutrition information was positively correlated with nutrition knowledge (${\gamma}$:0.2, p<0.001) and nutrition attitudes (${\gamma}$:0.3, p<0.001).

Analysis on Science Problem Solving Process of the Elementary Science Gifted Students (초등 과학 영재의 과학 문제 해결 과정 분석)

  • Lim, Cheong-Hwan;Lim, Gui-Sook
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.213-231
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate knowledge types which the elementary science gifted students would use when solving a science problem, and to examine characteristics and types that were shown in the science problem solving process. For this study, 39 fifth graders and 38 sixth graders from Institute of Education for the Gifted Science Class were sampled in one National University of Education. The results of this study were as follows. First, for science problem solving, the elementary science gifted students used procedural knowledge and declarative knowledge at the same time, and procedural knowledge was more frequently used than declarative knowledge. Second, as for the characteristics in the understanding step of solving science problems, students tend to exactly figure out questions' given conditions and what to seek. In planning and solving stage, most of them used 3~4 different problem solving methods and strategies for solving. In evaluating stage, they mostly re-examined problem solving process for once or twice. Also, they did not correct the answer and had high confidence in their answers. Third, good solvers had used more complete or partially applied procedural knowledge and proper declarative knowledge than poor solvers. In the problem solving process, good solvers had more accurate problem-understanding and successful problem solving strategies. From characteristics shown in the good solvers' problem solving process, it is confirmed that the education program for science gifted students needs both studying on process of acquiring declarative knowledge and studying procedural knowledge for interpreting new situation, solving problem and deducting. In addition, in problem-understanding stage, it is required to develop divided and gradual programs for interpreting and symbolizing the problem, and for increasing the understanding.

Strategic Performance Measurement of Knowledge Management in Construction Industry (건설산업 지식경영의 전략적 성과측정 방법 연구)

  • Ko Sung-Kwan;Kim Jae-Jun;Baek Jong-Kun;Kim Dae-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.2 no.3 s.7
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    • pp.45-57
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    • 2001
  • Knowledge management was introduced as a new strategy in many construction companies aiming at paradigm shift since Asian financial Crisis. However, intensive focusing on acquiring and sharing knowledge couldn't keep pace with the primary goal. Increasing financial profits. That is because clear strategic process and performance measurement are absent in time of the introduction of knowledge management. Based on case analysis in domestic construction industry, this research work presents an alternative plan on Balanced Scorecard(BSC) model. The objective of this study is to develop a model of strategic performance measurement in knowledge management by sorting and grasping core operational knowledge, which can draw key performance indicators accompanied by knowledge map from case study.

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The Effect of Research and Development Expenditure on Firm Value: The Case of Earning Persistence and Patent (특허권과 이익지속계수에 따른 연구개발비 지출이 기업가치에 미치는 영향)

  • Xu, Jingwen;Lee, Ki Se;Jeon, SUNG Il
    • Knowledge Management Research
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.59-71
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    • 2011
  • This study intends to examine the effect of research and development (R&D) expenditure effects on firm value through patent and earing persistence. The patent is the representative intangible asset which objectively indicates a typical product of research and development activities to external parties. If a firm has acquired the patent, it receives amicable evaluation from the market compared to the firm which has not acquired patent. Empirical analysis is performed for non-banking firms (1,860 firm-years) listed on Korean Stock Exchange with December fiscal year-end over 2004-2009. Research results are as follows. First, the multiple pricing of patent acquiring firm and earing persistence increased group showed that they have higher prices than the other groups. Second, the multiple pricing of R&D expenditures of earing persistence increased group showed that they have higher prices than the other group. Third, the R&D expenditures of earing persistence increased group is receiving more friendly evaluation from the stock market than the other group.

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Role of Database Management Systems in Selected Engineering Institutions of Andhra Pradesh: An Analytical Survey

  • Kumar, Kutty
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.41-68
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    • 2016
  • This paper aims to analyze the function of database management systems from the perspective of librarians working in engineering institutions in Andhra Pradesh. Ninety-eight librarians from one hundred thirty engineering institutions participated in the study. The paper reveals that training by computer suppliers and software packages are the significant mode of acquiring DBMS skills by librarians; three-fourths of the librarians are postgraduate degree holders. Most colleges use database applications for automation purposes and content value. Electrical problems and untrained staff seem to be major constraints faced by respondents for managing library databases.

Developing Metacognitive Skills of Mathematics Learners

  • KAUR, Berinderjeet;BHARDWAJ, Divya;WONG, Lai-Fong
    • Research in Mathematical Education
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.21-29
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    • 2016
  • Metacognition means "thinking about one's own thinking". There are generally two aspects of metacognition: i) Reflection - thinking about what we know; and ii) Self-regulation - managing how we go about learning. Developing metacognitive abilities is not simply about becoming reflective learners, but about acquiring specific learning strategies as well. There are several strategies that may be used by teachers to develop metacognitive skills amongst learners. As part of a Professional Development project secondary school mathematics teachers have been developing their knowledge and skills to teach for metacognition. In this paper we analyze two lessons presented by groups of teachers in the project and tease out similarities and differences between the lessons that afford or hinder the development of metacognitive skills of learners.