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The Implementation of a Quality System in the Care Sector for Elderly and Handicapped People: A Swedish Case Study

  • Anbacken Owe;Dahlgaard-Park Su Mi
    • International Journal of Quality Innovation
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    • 제6권3호
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    • pp.1-18
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    • 2005
  • This paper presents the empirical research results conducted in a Swedish care organization for elderly and handicapped. The objective of the research was to empirically assess the implementation and practices of a quality system (ISO 9000) from an organizational change and development perspective. The empirical data were collected through multiple methods; interviews were carried out with key-persons and leadership in the organisation and surveys were conducted to all employees. Interactive methods have been applied to various groups in the organisations e.g., directors, supervisors, and the leadership of the quality project and the local politicians. The empirical findings indicate, among others, that the implementation processes were received and perceived differently in the different parts of the care organisation due to different leadership strategies and employee involvement policies. Other critical factors such as acceptance, resistance, motivation, commitment, the role of leadership, learning possibility, etc. have also been investigated, analysed and discussed. Finally some recommendations on how to approach organisational change as well as strategies for implementing a quality system in the care sector are presented.

Optimization of the Emission Spectrum of Red Color in Quantum Dot-Organic Light Emitting Diodes

  • Jeong, Byoung-Seong
    • 공업화학
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    • 제32권2호
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    • pp.214-218
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    • 2021
  • We investigated the optimal stacked structure from the perspective of process architecture (PA) through emission spectrum analysis according to the wavelength of quantum dot (QD)-organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). We confirmed that the blue-light leakage through the QD can be minimized by increasing the QD filling density above a critical value in the red QD (R-QD) layer. In addition, when the thickness of red-color filter (R-CF) at the upper part of the R-QD increased to more than 3 ㎛, the leakage of blue light through the R-CF was effectively blocked, and a very sharp emission spectrum in the red wavelength band could be obtained. According to these outstanding results, we expect that the development of QD-OLED displays with very excellent color gamut can be possibly realized.

포스트 디지털 세대에 대한 교육목회 유형 (Types of Educational Ministry for The Post Digital Generation)

  • 이원일
    • 기독교교육논총
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    • 제70권
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    • pp.11-35
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    • 2022
  • 본 연구의 목적은 기독교교육학의 실천신학적 접근에 대한 연구로서 실천신학적 접근의 유형에 따른 아홉 가지 교육목회 유형을 제시하는데 있다. 이를 위해 사역의 현장으로서 교회, 사회 이외에 개인적 자아의 차원과 사역을 강조하고자 하며, 이미 논의된 철학적이며 신학적 관점에서의 개인적 실존적 차원, 발달심리학적 관점에서의 삶의 주기 신학의 차원 이외에 사회문화적 차원에서 포스트 디지털 시대가 주는 함의에 기초하고자 한다. 포스트 디지털 시대는 디지털의 인간화로 말미암는 친인간적 디지털 문화를 의미하며, 따뜻한 디지털 문화를 특징으로 하는 시대를 말한다. 이와 연관된 세대를 포스트 디지털 세대라고 한다. 포스트 디지털 세대를 위한 교육목회는 기존의 교회적 차원 및 사회적 차원과 함께 개인적 차원을 포함한다. 세 가지의 교육목회 현장에 대해 간학문적 특성에 따라 비판적 과학적 방법, 비판적 고백적 방법, 비판적 상관 관계적 방법 등으로 아홉 가지의 교육목회 유형이 분류된다. 아홉 가지의 교육목회 유형들에 따른 포스트 디지털 세대가 함양해야 할 대표적인 핵심역량들은 미디어 리터러시, 관계적 정체성, 의사소통, 하이터치, 제자로서의 삶, 매체활용, 통합적 소명, 협업능력, 그리고 다문화 가정 아동 및 청소년의 사회적 회복탄력성 등이다. 포스트 디지털 시대에 포스트 디지털 세대를 위한 교육목회는 역량들에 대한 함양을 필요로 한다.

A new perspective towards the development of robust data-driven intrusion detection for industrial control systems

  • Ayodeji, Abiodun;Liu, Yong-kuo;Chao, Nan;Yang, Li-qun
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • 제52권12호
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    • pp.2687-2698
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    • 2020
  • Most of the machine learning-based intrusion detection tools developed for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are trained on network packet captures, and they rely on monitoring network layer traffic alone for intrusion detection. This approach produces weak intrusion detection systems, as ICS cyber-attacks have a real and significant impact on the process variables. A limited number of researchers consider integrating process measurements. However, in complex systems, process variable changes could result from different combinations of abnormal occurrences. This paper examines recent advances in intrusion detection algorithms, their limitations, challenges and the status of their application in critical infrastructures. We also introduce the discussion on the similarities and conflicts observed in the development of machine learning tools and techniques for fault diagnosis and cybersecurity in the protection of complex systems and the need to establish a clear difference between them. As a case study, we discuss special characteristics in nuclear power control systems and the factors that constraint the direct integration of security algorithms. Moreover, we discuss data reliability issues and present references and direct URL to recent open-source data repositories to aid researchers in developing data-driven ICS intrusion detection systems.

Critical Factors of Subcontractor Evaluation and Selection: A Case Study in Vietnam

  • VO, Khoa Dang;PHAM, Cuong Phu;PHAN, Phuong Thanh;VU, Ngoc Bich;DUONG, My Tien Ha;LE, Loan Phuc;NGUYEN, Quyen Le Hoang Thuy To
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • 제8권3호
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    • pp.297-305
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    • 2021
  • A contractor or a main contractor is a company with full capacity to construct all project's works for the owner. A subcontractor is an organization that works with the main contractor to execute and complete work packages for the project. Selecting an effective subcontractor will help the efficiency and success of any projects in the construction industry. Therefore, this study identified subcontractor evaluation factors in Vietnam by collecting questionnaire survey data from engineers and staffs in the construction industry project environment. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was then performed to identify the critical factors when evaluating and selecting the subcontractor in construction projects. Moreover, when considering the impact level in terms of the average value, the research results showed that the most critical concern was the subcontractor's reputation. Furthermore, the top five factors affecting the sub-contractor evaluation and selection are (i) reputation, (ii) price, (iii) construction techniques, (iv) ability to implement projects according to commitments, and (v) subcontractor competence (the team of workers, technician staff, engineers with full capacity according to regulations). These research results provide an overall perspective that will help main contractors develop suitable subcontractors' evaluation and selection factors in their projects in the construction industry.

ACME를 이용한 멀티플랫폼 지원 아키텍처 표현 (Architectural Representation to Support Multi-Platform Applications Using ACME)

  • 박재진;고재철;홍장의
    • 중소기업융합학회논문지
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    • 제3권1호
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2013
  • 소프트웨어 품질이 중요시 되고 있는 최근 소프트웨어 아키텍처에 대한 연구는 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 또한 스마트 폰의 단말 플랫폼의 다양화로 인하여, 다양한 플랫폼에 탑재하는 서비스를 제공하기 위해 어플리케이션의 개발에 대한 노력이 증가되었다. 그러나 이러한 다양한 플랫폼 지원에 대한 노력을 감소시키기 위하여 다양한 솔루션들이 제시되었고, 이중의 대표적인 것이 FireMonkey 프레임워크이다. 본 연구에서는 FireMonkey 프레임워크의 아키텍처를 ACME로 표현하여, 소프트웨어 개발자가 다양한 플랫폼을 대상으로 어떻게 어플리케이션을 개발해야 하는지에 대한 가이드라인을 제공할 수 있도록 하였다. 이를 통해 소프트웨어 아키텍처가 멀티 플랫폼을 지원하기 위하여 어떠한 관점을 고려해야하는지 알 수 있게 하였다.

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국가과학기술전자도서관 이용자 정보요구와 이용 행태 분석 (User-oriented Evaluation of NDSL Information Service)

  • 유사라
    • 한국문헌정보학회지
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    • 제36권1호
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    • pp.25-40
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    • 2002
  • 본 연구과제는 지속적인 시스템 평가가 정보시스템 관리와 유지에 핵심적인 부분이며 매우 중요한 일부분이라는 관점으로 이용자 중심의 정보시스템 평가, 즉 이용자 정보요구에 대응한 국가과학기술전자도서관(NDSL)의 정보제공 기능을 정보서비스(효율성)와 정보자체(효과성)의 두 측면의 평가로 구분지어 분석했다. 전국의 체계적이고 광범위한 이용자를 연구대상으로 설정하여 정확한 이용실태를 트랜잭션 로그화일 분석을 통하여 확인한 후, 이용자의 실제 NDSL 이용 행태와 정보요구, 그리고 이용자 만족도와 문제점등에 대해 설문 조사하였다. 분석의 최종 목적은 조사된 자료로부터 전자도서관의 이용자 정보 서비스기능에 실증적인 문제점 파악과 그에 대해 최적 시스템 기능수행에 활용될 수 있는 개선 안을 제시하는 데 있다.

컴퓨터에 대한 자기유능감의 영향요인에 관한 연구 (Factors Affecting the Computer Self-Efficacy)

  • 신미향;김은홍;이재범
    • 한국경영과학회지
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    • 제22권3호
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    • pp.191-208
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    • 1997
  • Recently, self-efficacy is one of the critical constructs that have been found to influence human decisions about behavior selection and the performance associated with the selected behavior. The construct has been widely adaopted and tested in the fields of social psychology and/or other behavioral sciences. In information system field, however, it has been hardly studied, although computer self-efficiency could have been an important factor explaining and predicting human computer usage behaviors. From this perspective, main proposes of the study are : (1) to develop a measure of computer self-efficacy, 2) to identify the factors influencing self-efficacy, and 3) to reveal the relationship between self-efficacy and computer usage behavior. By reviewing the literature, past experience, others'use, encouragement by others, and anxiety are selected as the factors influencing computer self-efficacy. Four hypotheses concerning the relationship between each of the variables and computer self-efficacy are tested by LISREL. One more hypothesis about the relationship between computer self-efficacy and computer usage is also tested. The results show that computer self-efficacy is significantly influenced by computer ansiety, encouragement by others, and computer experience, and that it is closely correlated with computer usage behavior.

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경영학(經營學) (조직이론(組織理論)) 연구방법(硏究方法)에 있어서 변증법적(辨證法的) 접근(接近)에 대한 고찰(考察) - 인식논적(認識論的) 이해(理解)를 중심(中心)으로 - (A Study on Dialectical Theory for a Management Research - Epistemological Inquiry -)

  • 백광기
    • 산학경영연구
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    • 제4권
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    • pp.51-70
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    • 1991
  • For the past few decades functionalism have dominated the epistemological arena in organizational science. However, the positivist-inspired movement of functionalism have proved inadequate for explaining the radical transformations of organizations. During the last decade dialectical theory has been starting to be heard. This paper identifies the dialectic as the unifying principle of a broad and diffuse tradition of thought. Beginning with a excavation of the philosophical foundations of dialectical theory in the thought of Kant, Hegel, and Marx, this paper goes through the various twists and the turns of the dialectic in the major twentieth-century movements of neomarxism, phenomenology, and critical theory. Also, this paper presents the implications of the dialectical approach in organization science. The discipline of organization theory has been imprisoned by its functionalism, therefore, stimulating an awareness through which it can begin to set itself free has become imperative. Dialectical theory, be cause it is essentially a process perspective, focuses on the dimension currently missing in much organizational thought, It opens analysis to the processes through which actors carve out and stabilize a sphere to the processes through which actors carve out and stabilize a sphere of rationality and those through which such rationalized spheres dissolve.

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The Effect of Essential Online Elements on Consumer Purchase Intention: Insights from a Taobao Perspective

  • Feng, Zhou;Lee, Un-Kon
    • 유통과학연구
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    • 제13권5호
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    • pp.15-22
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    • 2015
  • Purpose - Transparency, seller reputation, and website security are considered to be important factors that influence online customer purchasing decisions in China. This paper empirically examines the relative influence of Taobao.com on customers' online purchasing decisions. Research design, data, and methodology - We perform structural equation analysis, with a sample of 306 observations. The data comes from consumers' real transaction experiences from a specific website. This gives the results of our study more generalizability than studies using subjects who are not asked to engage in real transactions. Results - The results of this study reveal that perceived security and perceived reputation are critical factors affecting consumer trust and perceived transparency is most closely associated with purchase intention. Conclusions - The findings suggest that perceived transparency plays a significant role in increasing online consumer's purchase intention. The knowledge of the relative impacts of these factors and their roles in the customer transaction experience will be useful in developing customized sales strategies. The results of this study reveal that perceived transparency exerts a stronger effect than perceived reputation on consumer purchase intentions.