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An Ocean of Opportunity: The Digitalization of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Bitung, Indonesia

  • LAYMAN, Chrisanty V.;HANDOKO, Liza;SIHOMBING, Sabrina O.
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.41-48
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    • 2023
  • Over the past ten years, numerous industries have undergone upheavals that have significantly altered how businesses interact with their clients and how goods are created and produced bySMEs. Many cutting-edge technologies have recently been created and implemented to enhance business models, facilitate sustainability features for organizations, and boost business capabilities. This essay seeks to understand how digital entrepreneurship functions in developing nations. The results of this study show the effectiveness of digital transformation in the context of SMEs is greatly influenced by aspects including the change of managerial intensity and the involvement and perception of workers, customers, and shareholders. One of the needs that business owners showcased in this study in terms of digitization is infrastructure resources to support digitization such as devices, the Internet, and funds, but also the ability to use digital media for business development. Practical skills that business people want to learn such as product design and management of their social media accounts. There are also aspects of time and self-motivation of the business actor that can speed up or slow down the digitization process. Finally, government support that is structured in encouraging MSMEs is also one of the supporters and drivers of digitalization in the blue economy.

The Role of Small Airports in the Distribution and Logistics of Local Produce in India: A Proposal for Business Efficiency

  • Romy JUNEJA;Saurabh TIWARI;Prasoom DWIVEDI
    • Journal of Distribution Science
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.69-81
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    • 2024
  • Purpose: Small airports are social and economic enablers and facilitate businesses and individuals. They contribute significantly to the distribution and logistics of the local produce - be it goods or services, thereby impacting the economy but have limited access to funds and poor management restricts their development. Despite the importance, small airports in small cities struggle financially as they are unable to earn profits and have higher operating costs. In other words, this is a paradoxical situation for small airports wherein, despite losses, the regional or national public authorities still finance such airports under socio-economic obligations. Therefore, this study aims to identify the critical success factors for improving small airports' performance and propose a business model. Research design, data and methodology: Using the qualitative research, interviews with 16 stakeholders from Guwahati, Tirupati, Bhubaneswar and Dehradun airports in india were examined. Results: The analysis reveals strategic planning and low cost, non-passenger services, and development of airport economic region as the main factors contributing towards small airports' success. Additionally, providing logistics to the local businesses and creating niche markets are suggested. Conclusions: Small airports, based on their services and the means of targeting customers, could select the relevant approach to improve their overall performance and improve profitability.

Investigation of Cryptocurrency Crimes Using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): focused on Integrated Techniques with Methods and Framework (공개출처정보(OSINT)를 활용한 가상화폐 범죄 추적 분석 기법: 방법(Methods) 및 프레임워크(Framework)의 통합 적용)

  • Byung Wan Suh;Won-Woong Kim
    • Convergence Security Journal
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.23-31
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    • 2024
  • The anonymity and decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies make them highly susceptible to criminal exploitation, requiring the development of effective tracking techniques. By analyzing various open source intelligence(OSINT), such as public data, social media, and online forums, open source intelligence can provide useful information for identifying criminals and tracking the flow of cryptocurrency funds. In this study, we present a comprehensive proposal for the utilization of open source intelligence. We will discuss the current status and trends of cryptocurrency and related crimes, and introduce the concept and methodology of open source intelligence. The paper then focuses on five methods and seven frameworks of open source intelligence for tracking and analyzing cryptocurrency-related crimes, and presents techniques for the integrated application of open source intelligence methods and frameworks.

An Exploratory Analysis School-based Intervention Studies to Prevent Smoking by American Adolescents (미국의 청소년 흡연예방을 위한 중재 프로그램의 현황)

  • Jung, Hye-Sun;Ha, Yeong-Mi;Jhang, Won-Gi;Lee, Ji-Won;Yi, Yun-Jeong;Yun, Soon-Nyung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of School Health
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.119-134
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    • 2008
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand a variety of intervention studies to prevent smoking by adolescents in U.S. and find out implications for Korea. Methods: This study reviewed articles found in the internet and analysed the data of US DHHS and CDC. Results: The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) is a national survey periodically conducted to assess school health policies and programs of U.S. The main components of SHPPS are health education and physical education, health services, mental health and social services, school policies, and school environments. The CDC guidelines for school health programs to prevent tobacco use and addiction are composed of policy, instruction, curriculum, training, family involvement, tobacco-use cessation efforts, and evaluation. School-based interventions to prevent smoking can be classified into the categories of information-giving curricula, social competence curricula, social influence approaches, combined methods draw on social competence and social influence approaches and multi-modal programmes and Youth Empowerment study. The key programs for adolescent smoking prevention are ALERT Project, HSPP, TNT Project, MPP, NC YES. Conclusions: As smoking is often the first step of unhealthy behaviour such as alcohol drinking, illegal drugs, and violence, smoking prevention programmes for adolescents in U.S. have been comprehensive school-based health programs. In smoking prevention programs for adolescents, CDC plays a critical role by supporting survey, research, policy, and funds. The effectiveness of the programs was high when it was based on school and involved parents, community, and mass media. As the effect of each programme is not expected to last for a long time, consistent repetition of these interventions is essential. Current smoking prevention programs for adolescents are exploring the empowerment approach focused on the active involvement of participants rather than traditional approaches using order and discipline.

An Analysis of Social Influence on University Students' Job Preferences and Entrepreneurial Intention (대학생의 취업선호도와 창업의도에 관한 사회적 영향관계 분석)

  • Kim, Yu Shin;Sung, Chang-Soo;Park, Joo Y.
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.16 no.10
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    • pp.133-143
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the reasons for preferring employment and the social influencing factors to improve future entrepreneurial intentions. Especially, this study investigates the influence of social influences such as parents', acquaintances, and individuals' experience of start - ups and employment and entrepreneurship club experiences on career choice of students who prefer employment. For this purpose, qualitative research method was applied to students who selected entrepreneurship career course among college students who completed entrepreneurship education. The results of this study are as follows: stable income, system experience, preference for parents' employment, lack of funds and lack of knowledge on start-ups. In addition, it was found that the intention of start-up is increased according to the experience of start-up of the acquaintance among the social influences of students who prefer employment. The result of this study suggests the methodology and learning direction of entrepreneurship education which can improve entrepreneurship intention and understanding of university students. In addition, this study proposes future research related to entrepreneurship education through empirical analysis.

Welfare of Video Production Professionals in Accordance with Enforcement of Artist Welfare Act (예술인 복지법 시행에 따른 영상제작 종사자의 복지)

  • Kim, Jong-Guk
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.247-256
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    • 2014
  • "Artist Welfare Act" from the November 18, 2012 is being implemented. However, in the field of traditional culture and art the artists are the subject of a variety of policies by the newly launched Korean Artist Welfare Foundation Artists, but most of video production professionals are not aware of law enforcement and their legal status is ambiguous. This research raised the issue of poor video production workers welfare, and to seek the ways took a look at the key information of "Artist Welfare Act" and social issues. To this end, by in-depth interviews with video workers I analyzed the relationship between the parties, such as comments about the issues. Accordingly, a wide range of video production to reflect the welfare of workers in the "Artist Welfare Act" of the amendment shall be made. Above all, this should be reflected in measures to raise funds for artist welfare.

A Service Marketing Success Using Internet of Things: The Case of Cleveland Museum of Arts in the United States (사물인터넷을 이용한 서비스 마케팅의 성공: 미국 클리블랜드 미술관의 사례)

  • Joo, Mi-Kyoung;Kim, Myung-Hee
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.14 no.11
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    • pp.549-555
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    • 2016
  • This paper tries to find the implications applied to art institutions of Korea by analyzing what the content and consequences of services of the Cleveland Museum of Art provided after the Internet of Things adoption in the theoretical perspectives strengthening service marketing through the Internet of Things increases visits and participation in the museum. For analysis, journal articles, statistics, and government press releases, news articles, web pages, web page articles are collected. The results are first, the application of digital and social media is positive in visit to the museum and monetization. Second, the introduction of the Internet of Things will enhance the museum's 'Education', 'Accessibility', 'Communications' services, as well as significantly increase on and offline participation by activating experience. Third, technical support from related companies with the support of local government funds is essential to build the system. Consequently, in order to enable the participation of the spectators in the galleries it is proposed aggressive adoption of such digital technology in domestic barren market of Internet of Things.

Availability and Utilization of Library Portal Services for Research in University Libraries in Nigeria

  • Ejikeme, Anthonia Nwamaka;F., Obayi Uche.;Ukamaka, Eze Jacintha
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.49-64
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    • 2021
  • This research paper delved into the availability and utilization of library portal services for research in university libraries in Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The study was carried out in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) and Felix Aghagbo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library (UNIZIK), Awka. A total of 70 professionals (librarians and system analysts) in these libraries supplied data for the study. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. These were used to answer the research questions while the null hypotheses were tested using t-test statistic at 0.05 level of significance and 68 degree of freedom. Major findings showed that portal services available in the library showed that the areas of availability of library portal services in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, U.N.N. includes Agriculture, Health Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and information about institution, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences. In Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Awka, the areas of Portal Library Services include Career Development, Federal Government Programs, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, and Health Sciences. Findings on extent of utilization of portal services available in the libraries indicated that portal services are utilized to a low extent in the university libraries. Furthermore, librarians did not significantly differ in their opinions on the availability of library portal services and on the extent of utilization of library portal services in the libraries under study. It is therefore recommended that provisions should be made by the universities and library management to provide and update required portal services in addition to creating enabling environment for enhanced access and utilization of these services. The governments must make an effort to provide funds for policy implementation, necessary technology training for librarians and users, and develop general information infrastructure.

The necessity of land banking for urban regeneration projects : A case of land banking agency in France (도시재생사업을 위한 토지비축의 필요성 : 프랑스 토지비축기관을 사례로)

  • Kim, Ryoonhee;Kim, Mi-Suk;Lee, Seong-Keun
    • Land and Housing Review
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.9-19
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of the study is to show the possibility of the enlargement of land banking types through employment of the French land bank case. For sustainable urban regeneration projects, it is necessary to improve the land banking system with comprehensive land banking types. There are a total of 35 land banking agencies in France, which are made according to the needs of the municipality. The main function of these institutions is to perform functions such as land acquisition, management, division, land maintenance(decontamination, etc.), land use plan review and so on. In the 1960s and 1970s, mainly purchase and maintenance of land mainly focused on Brownfield and idle land, but since 2000 the land purchase business is mainly for the supply of social rental housing which is missing It was. The use of land banks is most frequently mentioned as a way of how to supply land at a low price in urban renewal projects. To that end, it is necessary to revise related laws, even if the law is revised so that land for urban regeneration projects can be secured, due to the limit of financial resources, land for the urban regeneration project nationwide secured It will not be easy without policy judgment of a positive nation. Therefore, securing land reserve resources for urban regeneration projects utilizing residential district funds and municipal maintenance funds is essential. In addition, even on a small scale, it is necessary to consider the banking of land for regional capitalization at the local government level.

The status quo and developing measurement of water reuse in China

  • Li, Wei;Li, Jing;Wang, Yiwen;Zhong, Yuxiu;Liu, Hongxian;Li, Peilei
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2015.05a
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    • pp.228-228
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    • 2015
  • Water reuse plays significant role in water saving and water environmental protection, and it helps alleviate the shortage of water resources. China's water reuse was put into practice since 1980s by means of pilot and promotion in National Fifth-year Plan and other strategies. The effects of water reuse is beneficial in both economic, social and environmental aspects. But some shortcomings still undermine future development of water reuse in China. To overcome and boost water reuse, Ministry of Water Resources conducted a successive survey across China. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the current condition of water reuse in China in construction, funds, legislation, planning, policy aspects, to summarize problems and its reasons underneath, to make suggestions for further development. Basically, in 2010, China's water reuse is 2.83 billion cubic meters and the utilization rate is 10.35%. Water reuse in China has four major characteristics: the first one is water reuse differences in amount occur national-widely and North of China has the main percentage as 47.3%; the second one is water reuse is mainly in environment maintenance (42.1%) and industry cooling (29.8%); the third one is funds for water reuse station and pipe construction is main in non-fiscal budget which take percentage as 56.8%; the fourth one is progresses of administrative system, political system, price management, standard system and technologies go rapidly recently. The problems of water reuse such as lack in water reuse station, delay in pipe constriction and limits on water reuse amount still exist due to some reasons. As a think tank of Ministry of Water Resources, we give some suggestions: firstly, water reuse needs to be integrated with traditional water resources allocation; secondly, public budgets need to be strengthened and income mechanism should also be constructed; thirdly, water resources integrated administrative of city and county should be boosted and roles as water reuse need to be clear and precise; fourthly, national, provincial and regional water reuse planning should be made in time; fifthly, regulations on water reuse should be programmed as soon as possible.

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