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Legal review of public officials' leave of absence for law school enrollment training

  • Park, Jong-Ryeol;Noe, Sang-Ouk
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.27 no.5
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    • pp.189-197
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    • 2022
  • It is not seen as discrimination based on reasonable grounds for the National Public Officials Act to discriminate between public officials entering general graduate schools and public officials entering law schools. The degree of discrimination cannot be said to be appropriate. Therefore, it is judged that it violates the principle of equality under Article 11 of the Constitution for the relevant laws and regulations to treat them differently by excluding those public officials who went to law schools from the application of the State Public Officials Act because the criteria for discrimination cannot be said to have a substantial relationship to realize its purpose. The degree of discrimination is not appropriate, so related laws and regulations are arbitrary legislation that discriminates against public officials entering law schools without reasonable reasons. Articles 71(2)3 and 72(6) of the National Public Officials Act and Article 90 of the Rules on the Appointment of Public Officials stipulate that public officials who want to go to "research institutions or educational institutions designated by the head of the central personnel agency" can use the training leave system. However, it is reasonable to assume that there is no reasonable basis for discrimination because it does not allow such benefits to public officials who wish to enter law schools. I think it is desirable to utilize a special admission system that allows students to enter night law school or to enter while working for a living.

The Effect of a Physical Touch Play Program in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (아동의 신체접촉놀이 프로그램에 대한 효과 : 체계적 문헌고찰 및 메타분석)

  • Yoon, Jeong Ah
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.32 no.10
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    • pp.821-831
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    • 2022
  • This study evaluated the effects of physical touch play programs in children through a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. A literature search for journal articles published before August 2022 was conducted using KERIS, KISS, DBpia, and ScienceON. The keywords used for the search were 'child', 'infant', 'physical touch', 'physical touch play', 'physical touch activities' and 'physical touch play program'. For the study's purpose, seven studies were selected through a systematic process of using several databases and were used to estimate the effect size of physical touch play programs. A meta-analysis was performed using a random effects model, and the effect size on cognitive function was calculated. Hedges' g of the physical touch play program was 6.20 (95% CI: 3.74-8.66), indicating a large effect size. To determine heterogeneity (I2= 95.4%, Q = 417.30, p<0.001), moderator analysis was performed using the total number of times and intervention duration. The total number of times was statistically significant; the other moderators did not differ significantly. This study systematically analyzed the results of physical touch play programs on children in Korea. It also provides insights that can be applied to the design of physical touch play programs for children. To present more evidence that supports the effectiveness of physical touch programs, further research is warranted.

Risk Factors for COVID-19 Infection Among Healthcare Workers. A First Report From a Living Systematic Review and meta-Analysis

  • Dzinamarira, Tafadzwa;Nkambule, Sphamandla Josias;Hlongwa, Mbuzeleni;Mhango, Malizgani;Iradukunda, Patrick Gad;Chitungo, Itai;Dzobo, Mathias;Mapingure, Munyaradzi Paul;Chingombe, Innocent;Mashora, Moreblessing;Madziva, Roda;Herrera, Helena;Makanda, Pelagia;Atwine, James;Mbunge, Elliot;Musuka, Godfrey;Murewanhema, Grant;Ngara, Bernard
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.263-268
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    • 2022
  • Health care workers (HCWs) are more than ten times more likely to be infected with coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) than the general population, thus demonstrating the burden of COVID-19 among HCWs. Factors that expose HCWs to a differentially high-risk of COVID-19 acquisition are important to elucidate, enable appropriate public health interventions to mitigate against high risk and reduce adverse outcomes from the infection. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize and critically analyze the existing evidence on SARS-CoV-2 risk factors among HCWs. With no geographical limitation, we included studies, in any country, that reported (i) the PCR laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 as an independent variable (ii) one or more COVID-19 risk factors among HCWs with risk estimates (relative risk, odds ratio, or hazard ratio) (iii) original, quantitative study design, and published in English or Mandarian. Our initial search resulted in 470 articles overall, however, only 10 studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Out of the 10 studies included in the review, inadequate/lack of protective personal equipment, performing tracheal intubation, and gender were the most common risk factors of COVID-19. Based on the random effects adjusted pooled relative risk, HCWs who reported the use of protective personal equipment were 29% (95% CI: 16% to 41%) less likely to test positive for COVID-19. The study also revealed that HCWs who performed tracheal intubations were 34% (95% CI: 14% to 57%) more likely to test positive for COVID-19. Interestingly, this study showed that female HCWs are at 11% higher risk (RR 1.11 95% CI 1.01-1.21) of COVID-19 than their male counterparts. This article presents initial findings from a living systematic review and meta-analysis, therefore, did not yield many studies; however, it revealed a significant insight into better understanding COVID-19 risk factors among HCWs; insights important for devising preventive strategies that protect them from this infection.

Scientific Preservation of the Relics left by the Fallen Heroes of the Korean War: Focusing on the Local Relics Kept by the Ground Operations Command (6·25전쟁 전사자 유품의 과학적 보존: 지상작전사령부 소장 지역유품 중심으로)

  • Park, Min-Seon;Oh, Seung-Jun;Lee, Ho-Yeon;Wi, Koang-Chul
    • Journal of Conservation Science
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.144-153
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    • 2022
  • This study conducted scientific analysis and preservation treatment for the local 7 relics (depurator bottle, eagle patten button, rank insignia, mess tin, M1 Grand-gun cleaning tool kit, Carbine bullet, cartridge) of the fallen of Korean War excavated through the MND Agency for KIA Recovery & Identification that are possessed in the exhibition hall of the Ground Operations Command. FT-IR analysis results show that remainder of depurator bottle is assumed to play a role of water and food purifier during the war for its spectrum similar to Trisodium phosphate, and inscription carved on the cartridge that is hard to observe with naked eyes was also confirmed through 3D digital shooting method. This study also established directivity of preservation treatment of relics for stable treatment by carrying out a survey of conditions based on the microscope and visual observation. The result is expected to be used as basic data for establishment of future directivity of preservation treatment for a variety of war relics.

A Study on the Effect of Altmetrics about Academic Papers on Citations and Moderating Effect of Open Access (학술논문 알트메트릭스의 피인용 영향과 오픈액세스의 조절효과에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, Jane
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.56 no.2
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    • pp.35-55
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    • 2022
  • As altmetrics has received a lot of attention as an muti-dimensional impact assessment tool, it is necessary to verify whether it can supplement the citation-based research performance evaluation system. This study analyzed and compared the effects of each altmetrics sources on citation by sampling 1,600 high-cited papers published in the last 10 years (Sample A) and non-year-limited papers (Sample B) indexed in Scopus. In addition, it was analyzed whether the OA of the paper had a moderating effect on the numbers of cited-by, and the difference according to the samples was verified. As a result of the analysis, only the number of Mendeley bookmark readers was analyzed to have a positive (+) effect on the numbers of cited-by, and OA status had a significant moderating effect in both groups. However, in sample A, OA showed a reinforcing effect on cited-by, whereas Sample B showed a weakening effect, showing a difference. On the other hand, social mention such as media reports do not have a significant effect on the cited-by regardless of OA conditions, but they can be used to understand the social impact of non-academic mass readers.

Searching for the Policy Alternatives for the Activation of the Local Culture Industry in Korea (지역문화산업의 활성화를 위한 정책 대안의 모색)

  • Kwon, Young-Gil
    • Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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    • v.14 no.7
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    • pp.175-191
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study is to find out the policy alternatives for the activation of the local culture industry in Korea. The research methodology is content analysis into law articles of local culture promotion act and framework act on the promotion of culture industries and some related acts, to review the relations between local culture promotion and the promotion of culture industries. The results of this study are the followings: Firstly, the policies for the promotion of culture industries should connect to the policies of local culture promotion. 1) Local culture industries are related with the facilities like living cultural centers and the activities of the arts organizations or clubs of residents. 2) The industrial condiitions should be considered in the process of designation of cutural city and cultural area. 3) The local cuture industry policies should be connected to raise the funds for local culture promotion. 4) The local culture industries should be connected to the cultivation of professional personnel for local cultural promotion. Secondly, for the activation of the local culture industries, the obstructive factors should be eliminated and the facilitating factors should be utilized. 1) The purpose of the culture industries should be defined as concrete and clear through the clearly prescribing the range of culrure industries. 2) The roles which have been dispersed to various agents should assigned as designated clealy and the cooperative system should be construced. 3) In designating cultural cities and cultural area, conceptual elements should be considered and the brand of the local culrure industries should be presented. 4) The background industries such as tourism industries should be utilized. 5) Governance systems should be constructed and utilized.

Effect of Tongue Exercise on Stroke Patients With Dysphagia : A Systematic Review (혀 운동(tongue exercise)이 연하장애를 가진 뇌졸중 환자에게 미치는 효과 : 체계적 고찰)

  • Son, Yeong Soo;Choi, Yoo Im
    • Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.7-22
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    • 2022
  • Objectives : This study was a systematic review of tongue movements in stroke patients with dysphagia. This study aimed to provide a basis for verifying the effects of tongue movement and identifying the tendency of tongue movement. Methods : A systematic review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist and flow chart. PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, RISS, and e-articles databases were searched. A total of six documents were investigated, and the PEDro scale was used to evaluate the quality of the papers. Results : Three intervention methods were included in the six papers analyzed. Regarding the type of tongue exercise, three TPRT (Tongue to Palate Resistance Trainings) and two TSAT (Tongue Strength and Accuracy Training) were mediated through the IOPI (Iowa Oral Performance Instrument), and only one study applied TSE (Tongue Stretching Exercise). The treatment effects for each intervention implemented in the literature were confirmed to be effective. However, generalizability of findings is difficult because of the small sample size. Further, no significant difference was found between the experimental and control groups. Conclusions : This study can help occupational therapists provide efficient swallowing rehabilitation treatment by applying tongue exercises to stroke patients with dysphagia. More research should be conducted to determine the effects of tongue exercise.

Knowledge Visualization and Mapping of Studies on Social Systems Theory in Social Sciences: Focused on Niklas Luhmann (사회과학 분야 사회적 체계 이론 연구의 지식 시각화와 매핑 - Niklas Luhmann을 중심으로 -)

  • Park, Seongwoo;Hong, Soram
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.56 no.1
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    • pp.253-275
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    • 2022
  • Niklas Luhmann is one of the most contentious and difficult theorist in sociology but follow-up studies on his theory gradually increase for recent 10 years. The purpose of this study is to observe how follow-up studies use the difficult concepts of Luhmann. Unlike previous studies, this study adopted a keyword rather than an article as the unit of analysis because keywords are linguistic constructs that can make concepts observable. The study analyzed co-occurrence of keywords in 139 articles retrieved from social sciences category in Web of Science DB. The key findings were following: the most important keywords were the name of Luhmann(Niklas Luhmann) and theory(social systems); keywords were grouped into 4 clusters(social systems theory, systems theory, legal system and political system, the significant of Luhmann's theory from the viewpoint of the history of social theory); topic terms were systems theory, communication, Autopoiesis, risk, legal system, functional differentiation, environment, social theory, sociological theory, structural coupling, systems and evolution. The significance of the study is following: the study gives keywords as useful access point for beginners of Luhmann's theory; the study proves that content analysis by keywords network can be applied to trend analysis of difficult theoretical researches.

Topic Model Augmentation and Extension Method using LDA and BERTopic (LDA와 BERTopic을 이용한 토픽모델링의 증강과 확장 기법 연구)

  • Kim, SeonWook;Yang, Kiduk
    • Journal of the Korean Society for information Management
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.99-132
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of this study is to propose AET (Augmented and Extended Topics), a novel method of synthesizing both LDA and BERTopic results, and to analyze the recently published LIS articles as an experimental approach. To achieve the purpose of this study, 55,442 abstracts from 85 LIS journals within the WoS database, which spans from January 2001 to October 2021, were analyzed. AET first constructs a WORD2VEC-based cosine similarity matrix between LDA and BERTopic results, extracts AT (Augmented Topics) by repeating the matrix reordering and segmentation procedures as long as their semantic relations are still valid, and finally determines ET (Extended Topics) by removing any LDA related residual subtopics from the matrix and ordering the rest of them by F1 (BERTopic topic size rank, Inverse cosine similarity rank). AET, by comparing with the baseline LDA result, shows that AT has effectively concretized the original LDA topic model and ET has discovered new meaningful topics that LDA didn't. When it comes to the qualitative performance evaluation, AT performs better than LDA while ET shows similar performances except in a few cases.

Perceptions of Academic Journals and Scholarly Events in Library and Information Science: Focus Group Interviews (문헌정보학 분야 학술지 및 학술행사 인식 연구 - 포커스 그룹 면담을 중심으로 -)

  • Soojung Kim;Jongwook Lee;In Yeong Jeong;Sanghee Oh
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.53 no.4
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    • pp.319-345
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    • 2022
  • This study aims to investigate the perceptions of researchers and information professionals on scholarly journals and events hosted by the four primary associations for library and information science in Korea and to suggest improvements. The four associations include the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, the Korean Library and Information Science Society, the Korean Society for Information Management, and the Korean Biblia Society for Library and Information Science, and they co-funded this study. A total of six focus group interviews were conducted with 21 university professors, researchers, librarians, practitioners, and executive directors of associations who are actively engaged in research and academic activities. Findings presented, first, that the overall process of the journal article review and publishing needs to be improved to enhance the quality of the journals. Second, efforts should be made to increase the visibility of practice by increasing opportunities for information professionals to submit and publish manuscripts with findings from the field. Third, each journal can be specialized by differentiating the scope of journals, providing articles with findings in practice, and facilitating collaborations with scholars abroad or in other fields. To improve scholarly events, first, a large-scale academic conference can be held regularly, co-hosted by the four associations, promoting academic needs and social networking. Third, each association can specialize in academic events in collaboration with professional institutions and agencies. Fourth, the opportunities to participate in academic events should be increased for early-career researchers, practitioners, and graduate and undergraduate students.