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Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to the Library and Information Science Curriculum: The Practicum in Library Schools in Rivers State

  • Juliet Alex-Nmecha;Onyema Nsirim
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.27-38
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    • 2023
  • The study investigated the Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to the Library and Information Science Curriculum: The Practicum in Library Schools in Rivers State. Descriptive survey design was used with a population 374 comprising 21 LIS educators and 353 Four Hundred Level Library and Information Science Students from University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt. Census sampling technique was used to select the LIS educators and purposive sampling technique was used to the select the Four Hundred Level LIS students. Questionnaire and checklist were used for data collection. 90% and 97% responses were found valid for analysis for LIS Educators and LIS students respectively. The study was analyzed using mean rating, standard deviation and simple percentage. The study revealed that ICT courses were integrated into LIS curriculum in Library schools in Rivers State but LIS educators lacked the ICT skills to teach ICT practicum consequently, the students were not properly taught ICT practicum. However, students had positive perception of ICT practicum. Notwithstanding, lack of ICT skills, poor policy implementation, lack of state-of-the-art infrastructure and nonchalant attitudes of staff towards the adoption of ICT constituted the challenges faced in the implementation of ICT practicum. The study therefore, recommended that the management of library schools in Rivers State should implement ICT practicum by hiring competent staff maybe from computers science department to teach the practicum for the interim. Subsequently, recruitment of librarians should include strictly ICT compliant.

IoT and Wireless Sensor Network Monitoring for Campus Security (캠퍼스 보안을 위한 IoT 및 무선 센서 네트워크 모니터링)

  • Mateen, Ahmed;Zhu, Qingsheng;Afsar, Salman;Usman, Muhammad
    • The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.18 no.6
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    • pp.33-41
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    • 2018
  • The idea of the Internet of Things as a platform on the Smart Campus has become increasingly popular. It requires an infrastructure consisting of communication networks, sensor nodes and gateways to connect to the Internet. Each sensor node is responsible for gathering data from the environment. This document outlines a network of wireless sensors on the Internet for the application of Smart Campus monitoring. Wireless sensor network Monitoring have become a complete solution to using a low power implementation and integrated systems. The numerous restrictions however result from the low communication range, the limited computing power, the lack of availability of the network protocol, the lack of programming security and the security failures in the areas of confidentiality, integrity and availability. A new security technique and its functionality for WSNM nodes developed. Development in the research of a secure network and suggestions for avoiding denial of service (DOS) and complexity attacks. These systems if properly implemented can provide an energy efficiency mechanism through pre-allocation and a new key from key management models with a secure routine algorithm.

A Study on the Development Direction of Information System in the Ship repair and Shipbuilding Industry in Busan (부산지역 수리조선업 정보시스템 발전 방향에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Jang Gun;Shin, Jae-Young;Min, Se-Hong
    • Journal of Korea Port Economic Association
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.61-70
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    • 2024
  • Despite the rapid expansion and diversification of the global ship repair and shipbuilding market, the domestic ship repair and shipbuilding industry is losing competitiveness due to a lack of infrastructure compared to its high technology level, concentration of new markets, aging technology personnel, lack of IT systems, and small businesses. Although attempts have been made to develop information systems at a very low level compared to other industries, there are few successful cases. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to understand the necessity of strategic integration and organizational integration from the perspective of informatization in the ship repair and shipbuilding industry through a survey of companies operating in Busan. After that, through face-to-face interviews with major repair shipyard companies in Busan, the direction of the development of the information system of the ship repair and shipbuilding industry was derived. The results of this study are expected to enhance the need for digital conversion of the ship repair and shipbuilding industry in the future and provide a significant direction for the establishment and application process of information systems.

Design and Development of Cognitive Judgment Platform using Augmented Reality (증강현실을 이용한 인지 판단 플랫폼 설계 및 개발)

  • Lee, Cheol-Seung;Kim, Kuk-Se
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.1249-1254
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    • 2021
  • Computing technology and networking technology in the era of the 4th industrial revolution are rapidly evolving into an intelligent information society. AR, VR, and MR technologies, which are dual immersive media fields, are being applied in many convergence technologies, especially! The development of the health and healthcare field is actively progressing. In the field of health and healthcare, there are many problems due to aging of the population, increase in chronic progress, lack of infrastructure, and lack of professional manpower. services in the field are adopted. Therefore, this study applies cognitive evaluation through a computing system to the mild cognitive impairment, designs and develops a cognitive judgment platform using augmented reality based on the cognitive judgment technology system design, and integrates AI and BigData-based intelligent cognitive rehabilitation in the future. It is used as basic data for service platform development.

A Study on Implementation of NAS-based K-12 Learning Management System for Supporting Developing Countries (개발도상국 지원을 위한 NAS기반의 K-12 학습관리 시스템 구현 방안에 대한 연구)

  • No, In-Ho;Yoo, Gab-Sang;Kim, Hyeock-Jin
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.179-187
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    • 2019
  • Developing countries, including Africa, are experiencing very little human resources development due to the deprivation of equal educational opportunities, poor educational conditions, and the gap in information technology with developed countries. Developing countries that do not have excellent human resources are lagging behind in globalization competition with developed countries, and the problem of 'human resource development' in developing countries can not be avoided. In developing countries, education budgets are too low to meet education needs and compulsory education, and therefore they are not adequately responding to the increasing demand for education. The lack of education budget is due to the lack of education infrastructure. In this study, the NAS based server is configured to configure functions such as educational content and learning management, and the client area is presented with solutions for various media such as tablet, PC, and beam projector. And to support optimized e-learning services in developing countries by constructing a SCORM-based platform.

Design and implementation of blockchain-based anti-theft protocol in Lora environment (Lora 환경에서 블록체인 기반 도난방지 프로토콜 설계 및 구현)

  • Park, Jung-oh
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2022
  • With the development of communication infrastructure, the number of network equipment owned by one person is gradually increasing. General-purpose devices such as smartphones can implement theft/loss prevention function by implementing S/W. However, other small devices lack practicality such as long-distance communication problems due to standard communication technology specifications or H/W limitations, and lack of functions(authentication and security). This study combines the Lora communication protocol in the LPWA standard environment and the blockchain technology. Anti-theft and security functions were added to the protocol, and the PBFT consensus algorithm was applied to build a blockchain network. As a result of the test, the effectiveness of safety(authentication and trust network) and performance(blockchain processing performance) were confirmed. This study aims to contribute to the future development of portable or small device anti-theft products as a 4th industrial convergence research.

Current Status and Needs Assessment for Obesity Prevention and Management Project at Public Health Centers (보건소 비만예방관리 사업 현황 및 요구도 분석)

  • Park, Jiyoung;Im, Mihae;Baek, Seolhyang;Park, Chongwon;Hwang, Gahui;Kim, Wansoo;Oh, Yumi;Cho, A Ra;Jo, Jieun
    • Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.368-381
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: The obesity prevention and management program led by public health centers are important in the community. This study aims to identify the current status of obesity prevention and management programs at public health centers and perceptions regarding facilitators and barriers when implementing programs. Methods: This study used a concurrent mixed methods design. A survey was conducted to investigate the current status and infrastructure of the obesity prevention and management program at eighty-three public health centers nationwide. Nine program managers and six local residents with experience in the program were interviewed by using a semi-structured questionnaires. Results: Most of the infrastructure facilities for the program were inadequate, and insufficient budgets and lack of professional staff were identified as barriers. Facilitators included diversification of program delivery methods, operator competence, and visible outcomes and rewards. For the effectiveness of the program, it is vital to have adequate assistants, a sufficient budget, various promotional methods, and connections with various institutions in the community. On this basis, it is acknowledged that the public health center serves as a platform for preventing and managing obesity in the community. Conclusion: It is expected that infrastructure improvements in public health centers and the link with community resources are needed. In addition, there is an urgent need to set standards for obesity prevention and management programs implemented in public health centers to 'resolve regional disparities'.

Firms' Switching Intention to Cloud Based Digital Trade: Perspective of the Push-Pull-Mooring Model

  • In-Seong Lee;Sok-Tae Kim
    • Journal of Korea Trade
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.20-40
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    • 2022
  • Purpose - In recent times, the international trade environment has been changing rapidly, centering on the online market. In the post-COVID-19 era, small and medium-sized trading companies are facing the problem of not being properly provided with overseas market research, market trend analysis, and trade-related information. Cloud-based digital trade is being sought as an alternative to solve these problems; however, there is a lack of research on the intention to switch to digital trade among small and medium-sized trading companies. Therefore, this study empirically analyzes the intention to switch to digital trade based on the migration theory, and through this, attempts to identify each factor that affects the intention to switch to digital trade. Design/methodology - In this study, in order to identify factors influencing intention to switch to digital trade and innovation resistance of small and medium-sized trading companies, through previous research on migration theory and the PPM (Push, Pull, Mooring) model, each variable was selected for the purpose of the study. Based on this, a research model was established for the factors affecting switching to digital trade of small and medium-sized trading companies and empirically analyzed. In addition, considering the differences in the innovation propensity and maturity of information infrastructure of trading companies as the recipients of innovation, this study analyzes the moderating effect of the mooring effect and seeks ways to establish specific strategies according to the degree. Findings - As a result of empirical analysis, the pull effect was found to have the greatest influence on intention to switch to digital trade. However, the pull factor was found to have an effect on user resistance, and it was confirmed that it was a factor simultaneously inducing positive and negative consumption behaviors among users. In addition, it was found that the higher the company's innovation propensity, the higher the pull effect's influence on the intention to switch, and analysis showed that the push effect had no influence. In addition, companies with high information infrastructure maturity were expected to have a relatively high level of intention to switch compared to companies with low information infrastructure maturity, and the difference between the two groups was found not to be statistically significant. Originality/value - This study is a timely study in that it demonstrated the effect on the switching to cloud-based digital trade for small and medium-sized trading companies and that the cloud system related to digital trade is in full swing. There are academic implications in that it revealed that the pull effect is an important factor in the intention to switch to cloud service. Practical implications were presented in that small and medium-sized trading companies suggested ways to increase the value of the cloud system for switching to digital trade and a way to increase the switching ratio by minimizing the mooring effect. In addition, the study argues that active institutional support from the government is needed to activate cloud service.

Experimental Study on Long-term Characteristics of Sprayable Waterproofing Membrane (차수용 박층 멤브레인의 장기 성능 변화에 관한 실험 연구)

  • Choi, Soon-Wook;Kim, Jintae;Choi, Myung-Sik;Chang, Soo-Ho;Kang, Tae-Ho;Lee, Chulho
    • Journal of the Korean Geosynthetics Society
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.15-23
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    • 2019
  • The sprayable waterproofing membrane is a recently introduced material in the civil engineering field, and is a material that sprays and attaches a single phase or two phase powder or liquid material to a surface to be covered using a pump and nozzle. Although the material properties are gradually reported through researches, there is a lack of studies on long-term performance compared to concrete materials used with the membranes. In this study, the long-term performance of materials was estimated using the Arrhenius equation. The temperature conditions used in this study were 65℃, 80℃ and 95℃, and the temperature was maintained with the membrane attached to the concrete block for long-term behavior. Then the membranes were tested for tensile strength and adhesion strength in the order of 30, 90, 150, 200, and 300 days. The long-term performance of the material was determined from a long-term perspective by estimating the activation energy by the Arrhenius equation. Consequently, the time to reach 50% of the performance standard could be estimated by long-term test.

Functional Analysis of 4D CAD System and Improvement of Function for Applying Linear Construction Project (4D CAD시스템의 기능분석 및 선형시설물 적용을 위한 기능 개선 방안)

  • Kim, Hyeon-Seoug;Kang, Leen-Seok
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.19 no.9
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    • pp.269-278
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    • 2018
  • In Korea, BIM technology is applied mainly to building construction projects, but is expected to be applied rapidly to civil engineering projects because the government is currently considering the mandatory application of BIM for infrastructure facilities. Because the infrastructure project is processed in a horizontal work area, the application of BIM technology is more useful in the schedule management of the construction phase than the interference management of the design phase. The 4D CAD system is a typical BIM technology applied to the schedule management in the construction phase, but the application to the actual project is limited due to the lack of practical functions. This study examined the functions of four representative 4D CAD systems commercialized so that the selection criterion can be provided according to the characteristics of the project, and suggests that the functions that should be improved to have practicability. As a result of functional analysis, the application characteristics of each system were analyzed and the user convenience was suggested. In addition, a linear 4D simulation methodology was developed to improve the functions applicable to civil engineering projects, and ways to improve the utilization of the infrastructure projects as the construction phase BIM were suggested. In railway and road construction projects, most activities, such as earthwork, bridges, and tunnels proceed along the distance axis in a horizontal space. Therefore, a linear 4D simulation method, in which an activity is expressed along a distance axis, can be more practically useful rather than a simple 4D simulation method with a Gantt chart.