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Non-recursive Path Model Analysis on the Relationship between Perceived Safety Management Activities and Safety of Construction Sites (건설현장의 지각된 안전관리 활동과 안전성과의 관계에 대한 비재귀 경로모형분석)

  • Yong Hoon Kim
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.786-794
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    • 2022
  • In construction sites, effective preventive safety management is required beyond post-processing safety management. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present a model and analyze the relationship between safety management activities, safety culture key elements, safety, unsafe behavior management, and safety for autonomous and preventive safety management. Method: The relationship was analyzed by applying the survey data to the structural equation, and the path to safety outcomes from exogenous variables was explored and major issues were presented by interpreting the part suggested by the hypothesis verified by the analysis results. Result: As a result of analyzing the preliminary model and the path model, the appropriate model fit was confirmed, and the significant effect of exogenous variables on endogenous variables was confirmed. Conclusion: It is judged that it can contribute to continuously improving safety performance before safety accidents occur through safety management activities, safety and unsafe behavior management, and management of key elements of safety culture.

The Reliability and Validity of Korean Version of the Infertility Stigma Scale (K-ISS) (한국어판 난임 낙인 측정도구의 타당도와 신뢰도)

  • Kim, Miok;Ban, Minkyung
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.52 no.6
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    • pp.582-597
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: This study aimed to translate the Infertility Stigma Scale (ISS) into Korean and to evaluate its reliability and validity in the Korean context. Methods: Data were collected from 350 women who underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF). Data were analyzed using SPSS WIN 25.0 and AMOS 22.0. Content validity was analyzed using the item-level content validity index (I-CVI) and scale-level content validity index/averaging (S-CVI/Ave). The preliminary survey was conducted on 20 women who had experienced IVF at least once to check the level of understanding of the tool and the time required to fill out the questionnaire. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to test construct validity. Additionally, hypothesis-testing construct validity were tested. Cronbach's α was used to assess the reliability. Results: The Korean-ISS (K-ISS) consists of 25 items, excluding two items from the original ISS questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis identified four factors, which explained 75.6% of the total variance. The four distinct factors were infertility stigma with self-devaluation (56.8%), public stigma (8.1%), social withdrawal (6.5%), and family stigma (4.2%). In the confirmatory factor analysis, the 25 items in the four-factor structure were validated (χ2 /df ≤ 3, RMSEA ≤ 10). The hypothesis-testing construct validity of K-ISS against FPI (r = .58~.71, p < .001) and FQI (r = - .49~- .65, p < .001) was tested and found to be significant. The internal consistency reliability of the K-ISS, assessed using Cronbach's α, was .97. Conclusion: The K-ISS has satisfactory construct validity and reliability; therefore, it can help minimize the negative impact of stigma by measuring the stigma associated with women experiencing infertility.

Measuring Individuals' Privacy Concerns and Survey of Privacy Recognition (개인정보 보호 의식 측정 척도의 개발과 개인정보 중요성에 관한 인지도 조사)

  • Kim, Yeong-Real
    • Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.259-271
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    • 2010
  • It is inevitable that personal privacy will be one of the most significant pressure points for most of the 2000s. Information privacy has been called one of the most important ethical issues in information age. It has become apparent that organizational practices, individuals' perceptions of these practices, and societal responses are very closely related in many ways. However, unfortunately, researches attempting to develop and validate an instrument that identifies and measures the primary dimensions of individuals' concerns about organizational information privacy practices were scarce. Based on a number of preliminary studies, this study tried to develop and validate an Korean organization oriented measurement instrument. This instrument is expected to be used as useful guide lines for the managers who are responsible for IT/IS ethical issues.

An Empirical Study on the Effect of Internal FTA Utilization Factors on Export Performance

  • In-Seong Lee
    • Journal of Korea Trade
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.199-216
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    • 2023
  • Purpose - This study aims to identify the internal capabilities that export companies need to possess in order to utilize FTAs and to propose ways to expand their export performance through them. To achieve this goal, the study analyzed the internal factors that affect FTA utilization from a resource-based perspective, such as Origin Management Competency, Information Acquisition Competency, contract Management Competency, and Commitment to Export, based on prior research on corporate capabilities in the field of management and FTA-related research. The study ultimately aims to confirm whether a company's FTA utilization contributes to its export performance through the management and response to its internal factors for FTA utilization. Design/methodology - To achieve the research objective, this study conducted a literature review related to FTA utilization and identified the internal factors of companies that affect FTA by classifying them into Origin Management Competency, Information Acquisition Competency, contract Management Competency, and Commitment to Export Based on this, a final research model was developed, hypotheses were set through a preliminary study survey, and conclusions were drawn by analyzing the data of 312 companies. Findings - The empirical analysis results indicate that Origin Management Competency and Contract Management Competency have a positive impact on FTA utilization, while Information Acquisition Competency and Commitment to Export do not have a statistically significant impact on FTA utilization. Based on these findings, this study suggests measures for efficient FTA utilization for companies that want to utilize FTAs. Additionally, FTA utilization has a positive impact on export performance. In other words, the extent to which companies utilize the signed agreements has a positive impact on their performance. Based on these results, this study identifies the characteristics of companies that want to utilize FTAs and proposes measures for future efficient FTA utilization. Originality/value - This study has confirmed that in order for companies to utilize FTAs, they must meet the requirements of the FTA. To this end, the study has concluded that it is important to manage and address internal factors such as Origin Management Competency, Information Acquisition Competency, contract Management Competency, and Commitment to Export to increase FTA utilization. Based on these results, it can be confirmed that it is essential for companies to have an understanding and management of the internal factors that satisfy the requirements of the FTA in order to utilize the FTA.

Hands-on Education Module for Modular Construction, 3D Design, and 4D Schedule

  • Kithas, Kyle A.;Choi, Jin Ouk
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2022.06a
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    • pp.484-491
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    • 2022
  • A paradigm shift in teaching modular construction in higher education and K-12 is proposed as a means to increase the future adoption of the modular construction technique. To this effect, a new education module is presented to STEM educators. This education module is based on LEGOs and directed towards educators in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The main objectives of the education module are to increase interest and knowledge of modular construction, acknowledge the benefits of using 3D design with 4D scheduling, and create a simulating hands-on educational opportunity. The education module is designed to allow participants to experience a hands-on simulation of modular construction and stick-built construction through building a LEGO project. Participants are challenged to find the advantages and disadvantages in both construction systems first-hand and record their findings. Results are presented from the preliminary testing of this education model on a group of construction management students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Overall, the survey results showed that the LEGO education module was successful at achieving the project's three main objectives: 1) increasing the participants' interest and knowledge of modular construction through an interactive project; 2) increasing the participants' understanding of the benefits of 3D design with 4D scheduling over the use of 2D drawings; and 3) creating a simulating hands-on educational opportunity to help participants compare modular construction to stick-built construction. In the end, this proposed a new LEGO education module addressing the problems identified from this study with more participants.

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The Effects of Product Image and Evaluative Criteria on Purchase intention of Cultural Fashion Products - Focusing on Cultural Fashion Products using Baekje Traditional Culture - (패션문화상품의 이미지와 평가기준이 구매의도에 미치는 영향 - 백제의 전통문화를 활용한 패션문화상품을 중심으로 -)

  • Mi-sook Lee
    • Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.27-39
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    • 2022
  • The purposes of this study were to develop cultural fashion products using Baekje traditional culture, and to examine the effects of product image and evaluative criteria on the purchase intention of cultural fashion products using Baekje traditional culture. The subjects were 500 adult consumers from their 20s to 50s. The research method was a survey, and the instruments were four stimuli, which were developed using Baekje traditional culture, and the questionnaire, consisted of product image, evaluation criteria, purchase intention of cultural fashion products, and the subjects' demographic characteristics. For data analysis, descriptive statistics, Cronbach's α, factor analysis, and regression analysis were performed. The results of this study were as follows. First, four handkerchief designs were developed as cultural fashion products, based on the results of a preliminary investigation of consumer behaviors toward cultural fashion products and thier preference of Backje relics. Second, three factors (attractiveness, uniqueness, and gentleness) emerged for images of cultural fashion products. Third, four factors (design characteristics, tourism characteristics, cultural symbolism and practicality) emerged for the evaluation criteria for cultural fashion products. Fourth, three image factors had significant positive effects on purchase intention. Especially, attractiveness had a greater effect than others. Fifth, the four evaluative criterion factors also had significant positive effects on purchase intention. Design characteristics had the greatest effect, followed by tourism characteristics, cultural symbolism, and practicality in order.

Testing the validity and reliability of an assessment tool for dental hygienists' consideration of patients with mild disabilities (치과위생사의 경증 장애인 환자 진료 고려사항에 대한 지식 측정 도구의 타당도와 신뢰도 검증)

  • Ye-Ji Kim;Hie-Jin Noh;So-Jung Mun;Sun-Young Han
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.55-62
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    • 2023
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of an assessment tool for dental hygienists' consideration of patients with mild disabilities. Methods: Thirty-seven preliminary questions were compiled through literature review, and thirty-two questions were selected through content validity testing by eight experts. Two hundred and three dental hygienists completed the assessment tool as an online survey. The construct validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability of the tool were investigated using the SPSS 26.0 program. The construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis. The internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) value with 95% confidence intervals was calculated for test-retest reliability. Results: Ten items and four factors were selected through exploratory factor analysis. The internal consistency reliability of the tool was found to be Cronbach's alpha=0.658, and test-retest reliability was found to be ICC=0.812. Conclusions: An assessment tool of care for patients with mild disabilities by dental hygienists is a reliable and valid tool suitable for the job characteristics of dental hygienists. It can be used in clinical practice and research.

A Study on the Factors Affecting the Success of Intelligent Public Service: Information System Success Model Perspective (판별시스템 중심의 지능형공공서비스 성공에 영향을 미치는 요인 연구: 정보시스템성공모형을 중심으로)

  • Kim, Jung Yeon;Lee, Kyoung Su;Kwon, Oh Byung
    • The Journal of Information Systems
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.109-146
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    • 2023
  • Purpose With Intelligent public service (IPS), it is possible to automate the quality of civil affairs, provide customized services for citizens, and provide timely public services. However, empirical studies on factors for the successful use of IPS are still insufficient. Hence, the purpose of this study is to empirically analyze the factors that affect the success of IPS with classification function. ISSM (Information System Success Model) is considered as the underlying research model, and how the algorithm quality, data quality, and environmental quality of the discrimination system affect the relationship between utilization intentions is analyzed. Design/methodology/approach In this study, a survey was conducted targeting users using IPS. After giving them a preliminary explanation of the intelligent public service centered on the discrimination system, they briefly experienced two types of IPS currently being used in the public sector. Structural model analysis was conducted using Smart-PLS 4.0 with a total of 415 valid samples. Findings First, it was confirmed that algorithm quality and data quality had a significant positive (+) effect on information quality and system quality. Second, it was confirmed that information quality, system quality, and environmental quality had a positive (+) effect on the use of IPS. Thirdly, it was confirmed that the use of IPS had a positive (+) effect on the net profit for the use of IPS. In addition, the moderating effect of the degree of knowledge on AI, the perceived accuracy of discriminative experience and IPS, and the user was analyzed. The results suggest that ISSM and TOE framework can expand the understanding of the success of IPS.

A Development of Computerized Management System for Construction and Demolition Waste (건설해체공사의 폐기물 통합관리 시스템의 개발)

  • Kim, Chang Hak;Kim, Hyo Jin
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.26 no.4D
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    • pp.627-634
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    • 2006
  • Now, in a domestic country, the rebuilding and redevelopment of existing houses has been rapidly increasing with an economic growth and the improvement of living condition. As a result of that, a lot of C&D waste has been also produced. Nevertheless, it is not easy to find the research results for appropriate treatment and management of C&D waste in domestic. Therefore this study suggests the optimum deconstruction management system for minimizing construction waste and increasing reuse or recycle rate of material different from traditional demolition. The system makes it possible to plan and manage in advance quantity of C&D waste, demolition methods of each structural elements and application methods of produced C&D waste through an integrated and computerized system. The purpose of the system is ultimately to contribute to minimizing environmental damages and reducing construction waste quantity of a country. This system is largely composed of four modules such as planning of preliminary demolition survey, estimating of demolition quantity, planning of demolition schedule and planning of construction waste management and each module can be also used individually according to the purpose of a user.

Research on Components for Developing a Reading Competency Diagnostic Tool for Children and Adolescents with Disabilities (장애 아동·청소년 독서역량 진단도구 개발을 위한 구성요인 연구)

  • Soo-Kyoung Kim;Seongsook Choi;Jurng Hyun Whang;Sungune Yoon
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.54 no.3
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    • pp.129-163
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    • 2023
  • The purpose of this study is to identify reading competency and its components according to the concept of reading competency in order to strengthen the reading competency of children and adolescents with disabilities, develop diagnostic questions, and provide basic data for the development of a reading competency diagnostic tool for children and adolescents with disabilities, Research methods include literature research, brainstorming, delphi survey, and preliminary research. As a result of the study, the components of the reading competency diagnostic tool are broadly divided into 2 areas (affective domain, environmental domain), 4 categories (reading motivation, reading attitude, human environment, and physical environment), and a total of 13 components in each of the 4 categories (Reading interest, reading value, reading recognition, reading expectations, reading habits, reading efficacy, reading immersion, reading anxiety (avoidance), home/family, school/teacher, peers, reading environment, media environment) and the corresponding questions. was developed. Based on these results, a direction for developing a reading competency diagnostic tool for children and adolescents with disabilities was presented.