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A study on Lemon Revolution in Kyrgyzstan and a Possibility of East-West Hegemony (키르기스스탄의 레몬혁명과 동서 패권주의 가능성 연구)

  • Hwang, Sung-Woo
    • Journal of International Area Studies (JIAS)
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.477-498
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    • 2010
  • The Reasons which Rose Revolution, Orange Revolution, and Lemon Revolution had been much argued in international society are as follows: Firstly, the important fact was that authoritarian governments in Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan were collapsed not by physical violences and military forces, but by unblooded civil movements, so called Civil Revolution. And it is also called as Colorful Revolution. Secondly, during the advance of three Civil Revolution, hegemony conflicts between Russia and western powers including US appeared. In fact, tensions between the two countries, Russia and US had already occurred in Post-soviet region after dissolution of Soviet Union. Thirdly, as a result of three Civil Revolution, there were built up fullest attentions in international societies about the possibilities of other civil revolutions, that is to say, 'Colorful Revolution' among the countries which were the republics of former USSR. In this respect, in this investigation of Lemon Revolution in Kyrgyzstan as like Rose Revolution in Georgia and Orange Revolution in Ukraine, this article examined the roles and supports toward NGOs of Western powers including US. To my opinion, it is likely that NGOs, with powerful sponsors, become political bodies working through networks and media rather than being rooted in civil society and acting on behalf of citizens. And that powerful sponsors, directly or indirectly financed by outside governments, become involved in political activities. So NGOs have been important roles in promoting civil revolution as political agencies and more political instruments of foreign governments. In the long run, through the Colorful Revolution, it is better to understand that hegemony struggle is beginning between external concerned superpowers including US and Russia, rather than hegemony struggle having directly broke out.

How Does Smart-device Literacy Shape Privacy Concerns: The Moderation of Privacy and the Mediation of Online Social Participation and Information Veracity (스마트기기 활용역량과 프라이버시 우려: 온라인 사회참여 활동과 정보 사실성 판단 능력의 매개효과 및 프라이버시의 조절효과)

  • Hyeon-jeong Kim;Beomsoo Kim
    • Knowledge Management Research
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.51-72
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    • 2023
  • Digital literacy is vital knowledge and ability of an individual in the information society. As the level of digital literacy increases, the interest in privacy protection increases. This change may hinder the use of digital technologies and services. This research examines (1) the mediating effect of online social participation and information veracity on smart device literacy and privacy concerns, and (2) the moderating effect of privacy literacy. Using Korean media panel survey data reported in 2020 and in 2021, this study analyzes the responses of 7,737 people who use smart devices and participate in online activities. SPSS and PROCESS Macro are used to test the research model and hypotheses. In the analysis of 2020 and 2021 survey, this research shows that smart device literacy has major effects on privacy concerns; confirms that the mediating effect of online social participation; moderated meditating effect of privacy literacy. Although information veracity is not significant in 2020, mediating and moderated mediating effects are found in 2021.

QRAS-based Algorithm for Omnidirectional Sound Source Determination Without Blind Spots (사각영역이 없는 전방향 음원인식을 위한 QRAS 기반의 알고리즘)

  • Kim, Youngeon;Park, Gooman
    • Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.91-103
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    • 2022
  • Determination of sound source characteristics such as: sound volume, direction and distance to the source is one of the important techniques for unmanned systems like autonomous vehicles, robot systems and AI speakers. There are multiple methods of determining the direction and distance to the sound source, e.g., using a radar, a rider, an ultrasonic wave and a RF signal with a sound. These methods require the transmission of signals and cannot accurately identify sound sources generated in the obstructed region due to obstacles. In this paper, we have implemented and evaluated a method of detecting and identifying the sound in the audible frequency band by a method of recognizing the volume, direction, and distance to the sound source that is generated in the periphery including the invisible region. A cross-shaped based sound source recognition algorithm, which is mainly used for identifying a sound source, can measure the volume and locate the direction of the sound source, but the method has a problem with "blind spots". In addition, a serious limitation for this type of algorithm is lack of capability to determine the distance to the sound source. In order to overcome the limitations of this existing method, we propose a QRAS-based algorithm that uses rectangular-shaped technology. This method can determine the volume, direction, and distance to the sound source, which is an improvement over the cross-shaped based algorithm. The QRAS-based algorithm for the OSSD uses 6 AITDs derived from four microphones which are deployed in a rectangular-shaped configuration. The QRAS-based algorithm can solve existing problems of the cross-shaped based algorithms like blind spots, and it can determine the distance to the sound source. Experiments have demonstrated that the proposed QRAS-based algorithm for OSSD can reliably determine sound volume along with direction and distance to the sound source, which avoiding blind spots.

Semantic Network Analysis of Trends in Hyundai Motor's Corporate Cultural Marketing (언어 네트워크 분석을 통한 현대자동차의 기업 문화마케팅 변화 연구)

  • Kim, Junghyun;Lee, Jin Woo
    • Korean Association of Arts Management
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    • no.51
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    • pp.75-102
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    • 2019
  • This study aims to figure out the progression of Hyundai motor's corporate cultural marketing by conducting semantic network analysis. Although the previous research has focused on conception, categorization, impact, and performance of cultural marketing, they hardly pay attention to changes in cultural marketing over time. To explore the identified gap, we collected 2,315 articles concerning Hyundai motor's cultural marketing on daily newspapers printed from 2001 to 2018. The 18-year time period was classified into four periods, and lists of words were extracted and analyzed by Korean language analysis program, Textom and social network analysis program, called 'UCINET'. The outcome of our analysis indicates that Hyundai Motor's cultural marketing has been developed from the strategy of merely increasing sales to the means of distinguishing their corporate and brand identity. In the early 2000s, the words 'customer', 'The Age of Great Paintings: Rembrandt and the 17th century Dutch paintings', and 'performances' were extracted with high frequency. It shows Hyundai Motor held performance-oriented events and provided benefits to specific consumer groups under the type of 'Cultural Promotion'. In addition, as the exhibition sponsored by Hyundai motor was reported in the media with high publicity effect, the concept of 'Cultural Support' is also emerged. In the late 2000s, the top exposures were 'Seoul Arts Center' and 'Seoul Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra'. Under the concept of 'Cultural Support', both organizations and cultural events were sponsored by Hyundai motor. Hyundai Motor has the tendency to cooperate with high profile parties who have already accomplished high publicities to attract social interests and issues. In the early 2010s, Hyundai Motor created cultural marketing brand and space ('Brilliant' and 'Hyundai Art Hall') that broadened the potential target groups, which represented both 'Cultural Support' and 'Cultural Enterprise'. In the middle and late of the 2010s, as shown by the high frequency of 'brand' and 'global', Hyundai Motor has focused on the global market and viewpoint has expanded to brand building focusing on the type of 'Cultural Enterprise'.

The Possibility of Design Creation by Convergence of Contemporary technology and Traditional Craft (신기술과 공예의 융합을 통한 디자인 창작의 가능성)

  • Ha, Euna
    • Korea Science and Art Forum
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    • v.25
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    • pp.463-475
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    • 2016
  • As the transition to the digital age in the late 20th century, the intrinsic value of the craft, the emotional values of human, has been noticed as an alternative to overcome the adverse effects of the modernism of the industrial age. To introduce experimental tries which convergence of contemporary technologies and elements of traditional craft, and to inspire artists and present the new possibility of creation to them who want to take advantage of craft emotion as the elements of creation is the purpose of this study in the current digital technology age. First, the meaning and value of craft in modern times and digital media and hybrid creation environments are theoretically investigated based on previous studies and literature. Second, design cases produced by combining digital technology as a tool and craft elements are classified for substantial understanding of the design. Thirdly, identify the design characteristics presented through case studies and suggest the new possibility of creation. The results of the study are as follows. Reject typical types highlight the functional role and try free express conversion, e.g. form, material, texture, making process etc. Extracts the various elements that can be applied and search combining ways, because the convergence of digital technology and the craft is sufficient to activate the human emotion. Interaction between the craft and the digital medium is made actively. Craft accepts digital form, the craft appeared again as the contents of the digital. the traditional and digital method appropriately fused and utilized depending on the situation in process.

A Study on Face Contour Line Extraction using Adaptive Skin Color (적응적 스킨 칼라를 이용한 얼굴 경계선 추출에 관한 연구)

  • Yu, Young-Jung;Park, Seong-Ho;Moon, Sang-Ho;Choi, Yeon-Jun
    • Asia-pacific Journal of Multimedia Services Convergent with Art, Humanities, and Sociology
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.383-391
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    • 2017
  • In image processing, image segmentation has been studied by various methods in a long time. Image segmentation is the process of partitioning a digital image into multiple objects and face detection is a typical image segmentation field being used in a variety of applications that identifies human faces in digital images. In this paper, we propose a method for extracting the contours of faces included in images. Using the Viola-Jones algorithm, to do this, we detect the approximate locations of faces from images. But, the Viola-Jones algorithm could detected the approximate location of face not the correct position. In order to extract a more accurate face region from image, we use skin color in this paper. In details, face region would be extracted using the analysis of horizontal and vertical histograms on the skin area. Finally, the face contour is extracted using snake algorithm for the extracted face area. In this paperr, a modified snake energy function is proposed for face contour extraction based snake algorithm proposed by Williams et al.[7]

A Study on Improvement and Analysis of Online Public Relations on 'the Memory of the World' in South Korea: Focusing on the Websites (국내 세계기록유산의 온라인 홍보현황 분석 및 개선방안에 관한 연구: 웹사이트를 중심으로)

  • Eun-Jin, Kim;Joung Hwa, Koo
    • Journal of the Korean Society for information Management
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    • v.39 no.4
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    • pp.159-189
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    • 2022
  • The research aims to recommend strategies to promote PR activities of 'the Memory of the World(MoW)' on the websites. To achieve the goal, the researchers analyzed the current conditions of online PRs of the MoW in S. Korea by developing the standards/elements for analysis. The research examined the two main concepts of MoW and extracted the three core standards/elements for evaluating current online PRs of MoW through reviewing earlier studies: contents of PRs, ways of PRs, and features of media. The research examined PR activities on the 21 websites of 11 institutions which manage MoW in South Korea. The research found the significant features of the online PRs and suggested detailed strategies for improving the online PRs of MoW: first, it is required to emphasize the values of both preservation and utilization of MoW equally. Second, it is necessary to promote the PRs of MoW by using the way of 'user segmentation'. Third, it needs to develop the unit systems and/or services to integrate with related documentary heritages so that users can access documentary heritages effectively and efficiently. Finally, it is required to develop the guidelines or/and manuals to conduct and promote the PRs of the MoW by providing specific directions and methods of publicities.

A Study on the Attributes of Fashion as an Artistic Medium Characterized by Berlin's Contemporary Art - Centered on the Artworks of Julius von Bismarck and Hito Steyerl - (베를린 현대미술에 나타난 패션의 예술매체적 속성 고찰 - Julius von Bismarck와 Hito Steyerl의 작품을 중심으로 -)

  • Jaehee Jung
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.413-427
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    • 2023
  • This study, centered on the artworks of Julius von Bismarck and Hito Steyerl, elucidates the aesthetic role that fashion plays in Berlin's contemporary art as an art medium. To this end, the following research questions are addressed: What are the characteristics of Berlin's contemporary art and contemporary fashion? What are the artistic styles and features of Julius von Bismarck and Hito Steyerl, and what attributes of fashion as an artistic medium are embedded in their works? How can the attributes of fashion, leveraged as an artistic medium in Berlin's contemporary art, be identified? The research methodologies used in this study include literature review, content analysis, and case analysis. The analytical findings of this study reveal that 1) Berlin has established itself as an international center of culture, yielding keen insights into artistry with reflections on technological media, and 2) the contemporary artworks of Julius von Bismarck and Hito Steyerl in Berlin feature some significant attributes of fashion as an art medium such as contemporary antisociality, metaphorical theatricality, and the tangible and intangible properties of algorithms.

Current Status, Difficulties, and Support Needs in Operating Support Projects for Childcare in Daycare Centers in the Support Centers for Childcare during the COVID-19 Pandemic (코로나19 상황에서 육아종합지원센터 어린이집 지원사업 운영실태와 어려움 및 지원요구)

  • Kim, Kyoung-Mi
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.22 no.8
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    • pp.377-391
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    • 2022
  • The objective of this study is to understand the operational status of the support projects for childcare in daycare centers operated by the Support Centers for Childcare(SCC) during the COVID-19 pandemic and find ways to improve and develop the project operation. To this end, data were collected and analyzed through in-depth interviews from the 1st week to the 4th week of February 2022 with six childcare agents in charge of the support projects for childcare in daycare centers in the SCC located in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. As a result of the study, it was found that the demand for diversification of project operation methods, expansion of non-face-to-face education, individual consulting, and small-scale education increased while operating the support projects for childcare in daycare centers in the SCC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Operational difficulties were found to be a lack of ability to use media, the burden of coping with unpredictable situations, and insufficient communication between daycare centers and childcare policy institutions. As for the support needs, it was found that it is necessary to employ computer specialists, establish an environment for activating online education, and provide an efficient work delivery system in emergencies.

A Study on Reward-based Home-training App Users Using a Cash-cow User Prediction Model (캐시카우 사용자 예측 모델을 통한 리워드형 홈트레이닝 앱의 운영 및 관리 전략에 관한 연구)

  • Sanghwa Kim;Jinwook Choi;Byungwan Koh
    • Information Systems Review
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.183-198
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    • 2021
  • Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the home-training app market is growing rapidly and numerous apps are entering the market. It is becoming more difficult for an app to secure the profitability. In this study, by analyzing actual user data of a reward-based home-training app, we propose a model that predicts cash-cow users of the app. Cash-cow users are the users who watch in-stream ads to watch training videos although they cannot earn any rewards by doing so. Thus, these users make profits for the app yet do not incur any costs. The results of this study show that the users who irregularly watch training videos are more likely to be cash-cow users than the users who regularly watch training videos. This result suggests that, paradoxically, for sustainable profitability, home-training apps may need to find a way to retain the users who watch training videos irregularly so that they can be satisfied with the service and continue use the apps.