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An Analysis of Economic Effects of The Fintech Industry (핀테크 산업의 경제적 파급효과 분석)

  • Jeong, Youngkeun;Park, Ho-Young;Park, Chuhwan
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.47-58
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    • 2018
  • In this study, we define Fintech services as review previous literatures and identify the traditional Fintech service market for analysing the economic effects of the Fintech Industry by using the 2014 Input-Output Table. We can identify the current market of Fintech industry which consists of VAN, PG, financial SW, mobile banking and Fintech R&D and we conduct Input-Output analysis by using non-competitive import model. The Input-Output analysis results show that production inducement effect and front/rear chain effect of the Fintech Industry are below average of other industries. This is because the Fintech technology and industry were emerging in Korea at that time (2014), and thus the ripple effects are not significant. Especially, due to the existing white risk financial regulation, new business opportunities have not been open to adapt new ICT-financial technologies. Therefore, when the business ecosystem is build through deregulation and platforms of the financial sector, it is expected that the Fintech Industry will have a high ripple effect. In this study, we identify the current market of Fintech industry from ICT indusries and conduct Input-Output analysis. The economic effects of the Fintech industry are not remarkable, but it is significant to identify the emerging market and present the basic analysis of issued research field.

Trends in Gender-based Health Inequality in a Transitional Society: A Historical Analysis of South Korea

  • Chun, Hee-Ran;Cho, Sung-Il;Khang, Young-Ho;Kang, Min-Ah;Kim, Il-Ho
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • v.45 no.2
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    • pp.113-121
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    • 2012
  • Objectives: This study examined the trends in gender disparity in the self-rated health of people aged 25 to 64 in South Korea, a rapidly changing society, with specific attention to socio-structural inequality. Methods: Representative sample data were obtained from six successive, nationwide Social Statistics Surveys of the Korean National Statistical Office performed during 1992 to 2010. Results: The results showed a convergent trend in poor self-rated health between genders since 1992, with a sharper decline in gender disparity observed in younger adults (aged 25 to 44) than in older adults (aged 45 to 64). The diminishing gender gap seemed to be attributable to an increase in women;s educational attainment levels and to their higher status in the labor market. Conclusions: The study indicated the importance of equitable social opportunities for both genders for understanding the historical trends in the gender gap in the self-reported health data from South Korea.

Characteristics of UAV Aerial Images for Monitoring of Highland Kimchi Cabbage

  • Lee, Kyung-Do;Park, Chan-Won;So, Kyu-Ho;Kim, Ki-Deog;Na, Sang-Il
    • Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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    • v.50 no.3
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    • pp.162-178
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    • 2017
  • Remote sensing can be used to provide information about the monitoring of crop growth condition. Recently Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology offers new opportunities for assessing crop growth condition using UAV imagery. The objective of this study was to assess weather UAV aerial images are suitable for the monitoring of highland Kimchi cabbage. This study was conducted using a fixed-wing UAV (Model : Ebee) with Cannon S110, IXUS/ELPH camera during farming season from 2015 to 2016 in the main production area of highland Kimchi cabbage, Anbandegi, Maebongsan, and Gwinemi. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) by using UAV images was stable and suitable for monitoring of Kimchi cabbage situation. There were strong relationships between UAV NDVI and the growth parameters (the plant height and leaf width) ($R^2{\geq}0.94$). The tendency of UAV NDVI according to Kimchi cabbage growth was similar in the same area for two years (2015~2016). It means that if UAV image may be collected several years, UAV images could be used for estimation of the stage of growth and situation of Kimchi cabbage cultivation.

Clustering Patterns in the Manufacturing Sectors of Japan

  • Carvajal, Carlos A.;Watanabe, Chihiro
    • Journal of Technology Innovation
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.99-126
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    • 2004
  • Japan's economic clusters are characterized by their high level of diversity. In essence, Japanese economic clusters are not limited to single industries; they comprise numerous manufacturing industries and firms which cluster in specific heterogeneous economic zones, vice political boundaries. Japanese manufacturing sectors are showing an increased level of diversity, resulting in the spread of experience and knowledge among clusters, and sustained growth at the point of industrial structural transformation. Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) proposed the creation of intellectual clusters for the purpose of promoting research and development(R&D) activities resulting in the stimulation and development of new technologies. The Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI) is also proposing the industrial cluster plan with the aim to promote the local rebirth and revitalization of the Japanese industrial sector. This paper proposes a methodological analysis which will result in the integration of the two policies currently implemented by the Japanese government. If the current policies are not coordinated and integrated, artificial firms and sectors will continue to hamper innovation and discourage competitiveness, which will ultimately result in Japan's loss of economic opportunities within Asia. In the worst case, failure to act on current economic deficiencies illuminated in this paper could cost Japan its position as an Asian economic leader.

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Material Management Using Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) in the Construction Industry

  • Kim Changwan;Huh Youngki;Kwon Soonwook
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.5 no.1 s.17
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    • pp.107-113
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    • 2004
  • The advent of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has created new opportunities for improving the material management function in the construction industry and is starting to provide major improvements in the efficiency of the material management process. The objective of the research reported herein was to introduce the benefits of RFID technology on material management in the construction industry. RFID technology is discussed and various aspects of this technology are investigated. Potential RFID applications on material management proposed by Construction Industry Institute (CII) Breakthrough Strategy Committee (BTSC) and Fully Integrated and Automated Technology (FIATECH) are spelled out Finally, business analysis of RFID to estimate its impact is provided. It is concluded that there is a significant potential for improvement of material management function in the construction industry through the use of RFID.

The Directions of Supporting Policy and Education Strategy for Young Agricultural Workforce (농업후계인력 육성을 위한 농촌청소년교육 및 지원방향)

  • Oh, Hae-Sub;Kim, Jeong-Joo
    • Journal of Agricultural Extension & Community Development
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.185-197
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    • 2002
  • The supporting system for agricultural workforce and education strategy has been changing both domestically and worldwide range term. To change the fundamental directions, much more needs to be learned about the process of structural adjustment regarding the dynamics of the agricultural and rural sectors. A rural development doctrine must pay more attention to the ongoing problems of population imbalance and the dissolution of the countryside. The focus should be young people prefer to live in cities because there are more opportunities, services, and great personal fulfillment. This paper was described the effective fostering directions of young agricultural workforce and educational program to prepare future and young farmer for teaching careers in agriculture, food, farm management, and marketing. To achieve these goals, the specific approaches are 1) establish the strong partnership between related organizations of agricultural business, 2) strengthen the management and marketing education of products, 3) create the various in-farming or out-fanning incomes including green tourism, 4) enhance the aggressive marketing strategies by Internet, Telephone, and TV etc, 5) make the association among the same items for the effective research and risk management.

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Experience of Turnover in New Nurses (신규간호사의 이직 경험)

  • Kim, Sun Ae;Jeon, Hye Won
    • Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.644-657
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to try to understand the essence of the experience early turnover of the new nurse by applying the phenomenological method and to provide basic data for a community-based management program. Method: Phenomenological approach was used to identify subjects experience. Subjects were five new nurses, with less than one year of clinical experience in clinical practice. This study used in-depth interview. Results: there were 104 meaningful sentences or phrases, with 41 generally comprehensive thema. Finally, thema were classified into 12 thema clusters. Conclusion: Finally, based on the results, some suggestions regarding management of early turnover of new nurses are needed. First, we proposed a new characterized of hospital selection method for each hospital. Second, practical training in clinical practice in the school and the community is necessary in order to reduce the real impact of new nurses. New nurses require various support elements in order to mitigate the real shock the first time they encounter clinical practice. Third, addition of work-related training and promotion of a self-esteem program will be needed. Fourth, interview opportunities with seniors who adapted successfully in clinical should be provided for new nurses. In addition, continuous communication should be provided for new nurses.

Development and Application of a Science Camp Program for Gifted Elementary School Students (초등과학 영재 캠프 프로그램의 개발 및 적용)

  • Kwon, Chi-Soon;Kim, Jae-Young;Kim, Nam-Il;Lim, Chae-Seong;Jhun, Young-Seok
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.25 no.spc5
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    • pp.522-531
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    • 2007
  • A Science Camp Program was developed and applied as an intensified course for gifted students. The implications for the development and implementation of out-of-school science activities were also deduced through the analysis of the preliminary application results. The key point of the science camp program is to boost students' science inquiry skills through self-directed activities. Several positive effects in terms of interest and participation in the program were observed and some implications were derived as follows; (1) The program should provide the students with more opportunities for discussion and debate in group activities. (2) The tasks need be divided into two parts; basic tasks and optional tasks in order to ensure that the students engage in fewer tasks more intensively. (3) Each activity needs sufficient orientation taking consideration of the possibility that not all students may be ready for the inquiry. (4) The use of real examples of scientific research processes can help the students develop open inquiry skills and problem posing skills.

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A Study on Development in Academic Libraries (대학도서관 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Cho Yoon-Hee
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.211-231
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    • 2005
  • Academic libraries have been facing threats and opportunities at the same time because of a successful combination of information and communication technologies such as the internet. This study presented the need for library development in academic libraries, to assist with increasing costs and declining budgets and fulfilling users' expectations of additional information services. It suggested as a guide for library development of academic libraries in Korea through providing examples of various methods and cases for library development. As a result of research, this study provided the basic ideas of academic library development, which includes forming a community of friends of library and developing fundraising and fee-based information services.

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A Study of Leisure Constraints, Leisure Activities Participation and Life Satisfaction of the Elderly (노인의 여가제약, 여가활동참여와 생활만족도의 관계 분석)

  • Yi, Yeong-Sug;Park, Kyung-Rhan
    • Korean Journal of Human Ecology
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study is to find out leisure constraints of the elderly and to examine how these constraints influence their participation in leisure activities and life satisfaction. The data analysis of 291 senior citizens over 60 years old were conducted, the research results are as follows: first, leisure constraints of senior citizens stem from individual, societal, economic, family constraints. It indicates that anyone of constraints did not exclusively determine leisure constraints. Rather, the result implies that leisure constraints for the elderly is from multifaceted levels of social system. Second, participation in leisure activities positively worked on life satisfaction. Third, leisure constraints of the elderly directly influenced their participation in leisure activities and life satisfaction. In conclusion, to revitalize senior citizens' participation in leisure activities is critical in advancing their life satisfaction. Nationwide positive and supportive social environment for their leisure participation should be established first, on which social and legal systems should be consequently organized. At the same time, social supports to provide opportunities for their leisure participation are required for the future senior citizens.