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Assessment of Distributed and Dynamic Potential of Photovoltaic Systems in Urban Areas (태양광 발전 시스템의 시공간적 잠재성 평가 소프트웨어 개발)

  • Choi, Yosoon
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.11a
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    • pp.59.2-59.2
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    • 2011
  • This study presents a new method for coupling ArcGIS (popular GIS software) with TRaNsient SYstems Simulation (TRNSYS, reference software for researchers and engineers around the world) to use capabilities of the 4 and 5-parameter PV array performance models within the ArcGIS environment. Using the validated and industry-proven solar energy simulation models implemented in TRNSYS and other built-in ArcGIS functionalities, dynamic characteristics of distributed PV potential in terms of hourly, daily or monthly power outputs can be investigated with considerations of diverse options in selecting and mounting PV panels. In addition, the proposed method allows users to complete entire procedures in a single framework (i.e., a preliminary site survey using 3D building models, shading analyses to investigate usable rooftop areas with considerations of different sizes and shapes of buildings, dynamic energy simulation to examine the performances of various PV systems, visualization of the simulation results to understand spatially and temporally distributed patterns of PV potential). Therefore tedious tasks for data conversion among multiple softwares can be significantly reduced or eliminated. While the programming environment of TRNSYS is proprietary, the redistributable executable, simulation kernel and simulation engine of TRNSYS can be freely distributed to end-users. Therefore, GIS users who do not have a license of TRNSYS can also use the functionalities of solar energy simulation models within ArcGIS.

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Design and Implementation of an OPAC Prototype based on FRBR Model (FRBR 기반의 OPAC 프로토타입 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Eun-Ju
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.49 no.2
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    • pp.221-244
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    • 2018
  • This study intends to implement an OPAC prototype based on FRBR(Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) model, which are reflected the users' information needs and search behavior. To the end, this study applies prototyping techniques that design, evaluate and improve an early sample model. Included in this study are as follows: (1) design a conceptual model of new OPACs based on the users' information needs about FRBR-based search services, (2) implement a FRBR-based prototype with WordPress 4.2 version, (3) evaluate the FRBR-based prototype from the viewpoint of users and experts(catalogers and professors). 50 college students and 6 experts participate in the final evaluation process.

User Experience and the Multi-Stage Adoption of Mobile Apps

  • Kim, Ambrose;Kim, Kyoung-jae
    • Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.49-79
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    • 2014
  • The adoption of technology has always been of interest to academicians and practitioners of the field of Management Information System. This is so because without proper and adequate adoption, technology-no matter how beneficial or advanced it may be-will be of little value to users. Numerous researches, such as the researches of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) or the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), had been conducted to understand the human nature in association with the adoption or rejection of technologies that have bombarded the users. The coming of smart technologies (i.e., smart phones and devices), however, seems to have fundamentally changed the environment for adoption. The ubiquity combined with mobility of technology, especially when it comes to mobile apps, seem to make the old PC era of two-stage-pre and post-adoption models obsolete. A new model of adoption that identifies the determinants of technology acceptance and continuance is needed for the smart age. To this end, this paper undertakes an empirical study, by analyzing 229 users of Social Networking Service (SNS) mobile apps, to identify the role of user experience on the multi-stage adoption of technology, and provides results that User Experience (UX) plays the crucial role of bridging the separate stages of pre and post adoption of technologies. The paper concludes by providing practical implications of the new model as it relates to mobile apps and technologies, and recommendations for further studies to get a better understanding of technology adoption in the smart age.

A Study on the Influence Factors Analysis on Architectural Programs for Youth Training Centers between User Groups - Based on the Youth Training Center Project in Cheonan-si - (청소년시설의 이용집단별 건축프로그램 영향인자분석 - 천안시 청소년수련관 프로젝트를 중심으로 -)

  • Hyun, Chang-Yong;Ryu, Soo-Hoon
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Educational Facilities
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.87-95
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study is presentation of architectural planning direction and program space of youth training center. For this goal, surveyed the characteristics of youth and local residents who the main user of the center Through this survey, it could be accommodated about the needs of youth training facilities and seek user-centered planning methodologies. To this end, this study conducted a survey of users of youth training facilities in Cheonan-si to suggest the importance of architectural planning direction and space to reflect users' needs and regional characteristics. In the process, this study conducted a consciousness survey and importance influence factors assessment focused on commonalities and differences between youth and adult groups, which are the main user groups of youth training facilities. It is believed that the results of consciousness survey and importance influence factors assessment will be used as basic data to select the scale and programs of space that reflect the needs of users when planning youth facilities and related facilities in the future.

A case Study for Protection Relay System of small Cogeneration intertie (소형 열병합 발전기 계통연계 운전시의 적용 보호지침 개선 제안)

  • Yoon, K.K.;Kim, K.S.;Hyun, D.W.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2004.05b
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    • pp.227-230
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    • 2004
  • The Co-Gen System which maximize energy efficiency was installed at the industrial plants at the initial stage. However Small Scale Co-Gen System was expanded even to the general end-users such as housing and building owing to ESCO business recently. For this SSC, inter-connected operation to the utility is desirable due to voltage and frequency fluctuation following to unbalance between power output and load. Then voltage unbalance with utility system, frequency, increase of short circuit capacity, reclosing, and ALTS etc. should be fully considered for the inter-connected operation. Voltage variation, protection coordination, Co-Generators single running, and short circuit capacity should also be solved. For Con-Gen users, the several protection relays are recommended to install at the user's main incoming panel by the guide lines and/or instructions of the interconnected utility Then user's main CB(Circuit Breaker) have the chance to be tripped by some of this recommended relays and users have to undergo the unexpected blackout. So the circuit breaker trip schemes targeted to trip with these protection relays are reconsidered and the study result is hereunder proposed.

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Multi-homing in Heterogeneous Wireless Access Networks: A Stackelberg Game for Pricing

  • Lee, Joohyung
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.1973-1991
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    • 2018
  • Multimedia applications over wireless networks have been evolving to augmented reality or virtual reality services. However, a rich data size compared to conventional multimedia services causes bandwidth bottlenecks over wireless networks, which is one of the main reasons why those applications are not used widely. To overcome this limitation, bandwidth aggregation techniques, which exploit a multi-path transmission, have been considered to maximize link utilization. Currently, most of the conventional researches have been focusing on the user end problems to improve the quality of service (QoS) through optimal load distribution. In this paper, we address the joint pricing and load distribution problem for multi-homing in heterogeneous wireless access networks (ANs), considering the interests of both the users and the service providers. Specifically, we consider profit from resource allocation and cost of power consumption expenditure for operation as an utility of each service provider. Here, users decide how much to request the resource and how to split the resource over heterogeneous wireless ANs to minimize their cost while supporting the required QoS. Then, service providers compete with each other by setting the price to maximize their utilities over user reactions. We study the behaviors of users and service providers by analyzing their hierarchical decision-making process as a multileader-, multifollower Stackelberg game. We show that both the user and service provider strategies are closed form solutions. Finally, we discuss how the proposed scheme is well converged to equilibrium points.

Quality Evaluation of Library Catalogs: with an Emphasis on 'Utility' (유용성의 관점에서 본 도서관목록의 품질)

  • Rho, Jee-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.37 no.2
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    • pp.107-134
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    • 2003
  • This study intends to analyze the utility of library catalogs from library users 'point of view. Emphasis was on verifying how useful library catalogs are as a tool in order to satisfy the information need of library users. To the end, this study developed the criteria and indicators that can be used to measure the utility of library catalogs from users' viewpoint. On the basis of it, the utility of library catalogs was measured systematically. Sample catalog records for the utility verification were selected from 6 most representative university libraries in Korea. The result of verification was presented and described with the typical examples, and the key factors that caused the low utility of library catalogs were a]so identified and discussed.

XCEL: Object-oriented Spreadsheet (XCEL: 객체지향 스프레드시트)

  • 최종명;유재우
    • Journal of KIISE:Software and Applications
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    • v.30 no.11
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    • pp.1102-1111
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    • 2003
  • Spreadsheet is one of the most widely used programming tool because of its ease of use, however there have been few researches on applying object-oriented techniques in developing spreadsheet applications. Generally, spreadsheet applications contain a lot of errors, and spreadsheet has some drawbacks such as low reusability and hard maintenance. In order to solve these problems, we introduce an object-oriented spreadsheet system, named XCEL. It enables users to develop applications using systematic techniques with data modelling method, and allows users to apply object-oriented technologies to spreadsheet programming. The data modelling method allows to define classes using XML and flowchart, and the spreadsheet represents an object with contiguous cells. XCEL has advantage that users can apply object-oriented technology to spreadsheet programming.

A Study on the Impact of Perceived Risk Factors on Cognitive Trust and Quality Trust in Mobile Payment Systems

  • Choi, Hun;Choi, Yoo Jung
    • International Journal of Contents
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.18-23
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    • 2018
  • Recently, the developments in IT technology and the spread of smart phones have made Fin-Tech, which is a combination of financial services and IT technology, a big issue. In accordance with the growth trend of mobile payments in the world, all financial transactions in Korea are gradually shifting to smart phones. In fact, mobile payment system services are not widely used by users. In particular, the risk factors involved when users want to use the service are one of the factors that hinder the expansion of the usage of mobile financial payment service. The risk factors affect the trust of the mobile payment system users. Therefore, this study investigates the risk factors of the mobile payment system and the manner in which it affects a user's trust. We have also examined as how user's trust affects trust in the quality of the mobile payment system. To this end, the trust in overall quality of use was largely divided into trust in system quality, trust in information quality, and trust in service quality. Perceived finance risk, perceived performance risk, and perceived privacy risk have negative effects on cognitive trust. However, perceived time risk did not affect cognitive trust. User's cognitive trust also has an effect on trust in quality.

A Study on the Job Recommender System Using User Preference Information (사용자의 선호도 정보를 활용한 직무 추천 시스템 연구)

  • Li, Qinglong;Jeon, Sanghong;Lee, Changjae;Kim, Jae Kyeong
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.57-73
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    • 2021
  • Recently, online job websites have been activated as unemployment problems have emerged as social problems and demand for job openings has increased. However, while the online job platform market is growing, users have difficulty choosing their jobs. When users apply for a job on online job websites, they check various information such as job contents and recruitment conditions to understand the details of the job. When users choose a job, they focus on various details related to the job rather than simply viewing and supporting the job title. However, existing online job websites usually recommend jobs using only quantitative preference information such as ratings. However, if recommendation services are provided using only quantitative information, the recommendation performance is constantly deteriorating. Therefore, job recommendation services should provide personalized services using various information about the job. This study proposes a recommended methodology that improves recommendation performance by elaborating on qualitative preference information, such as details about the job. To this end, this study performs a topic modeling analysis on the job content of the user profile. Also, we apply LDA techniques to explore topics from job content and extract qualitative preferences. Experiments show that the proposed recommendation methodology has better recommendation performance compared to the traditional recommendation methodology.