• Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.147-157
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• 2023

This paper investigates the financial factors affecting angel investors' investment decisions for 818 firms from 2009 to 2018 in the Korean venture investment market. We construct a quasi-experimental design using propensity scoring matching and compare the investment determinants between investment firms and matching firms. The main empirical findings are as follows. First, we find that angel investors are more likely to choose firms based on a firm's growth such as profit and assets rather than profitability or financial stability. In addition, we identify that they prefer the firm not only higher intangible assets but also higher R&D expenditures. Second, we find that angel investors consider both growth and activity ratios in the firms for over three years and have entered the mid-stage of startups. Overall, we confirm that the investment decision of angel investors mainly focuses on the venture startups' growth trend or future growth potential rather than the realized profitability or financial stability. We also infer that the possibility of performance creation is an important investment factor along with growth for the mid-stage startup.

• Journal of Industrial Convergence
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.21-31
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• 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of middle school students' perceived parenting attitudes (positive parenting attitude, negative parenting attitude) on career adaptability and to verify the mediating effect of grit in these influence relationships. For this purpose, 2,235 first-year middle school students from the Korea Children and Youth Panel Survey 2021 were selected as research subjects. Data analysis methods included frequency analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis using the SPSS 26.0 program. The main research results are as follows: First, in the impact of parenting attitude on career adaptability, positive parenting attitude was significant as positive (+), and negative parenting attitude was negative (-). Second, in the effect of parenting attitude on grit, positive parenting attitude was significant as positive (+), and negative parenting attitude was negative (-). Third, grit was positively (+) significant to career adaptability. Fourth, in the relationship between parenting attitude and career adaptability, the mediating effect of grit was found to be a complete mediating effect with positive parenting attitude and a partial mediating effect with negative parenting attitude. Through this, practical suggestions were provided to improve middle school students' career adaptability.

• Journal of Industrial Convergence
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.41-54
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• 2024

Contemporary ceramic art as a new art form, how to convey the visual information of contemporary ceramic art works to the audience through the design and display of exhibition space is the primary problem of exhibition space design. Based on the current lack of research on contemporary ceramic art exhibition space design, this study focuses on the characteristics of contemporary ceramic art exhibition space design, in order to achieve the best exhibitions effect of contemporary ceramic art. Firstly, summarize the previous research and examine the "Spirit of Porcelain" -2021 Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennial Exhibition held by the Art Museum of Jingdezhen Ceramic University. From the perspective of human factors engineering, combined with comparative analysis of the overall spatial layout and display space form, the scientific unity of the overall layout of the display space and the flexibility and sustainability of the exhibition space form design are obtained. The theoretical knowledge obtained in this study provides theoretical guidance and important practical significance for the design of contemporary ceramic art exhibition spaces; Simultaneously contributing to the development of contemporary ceramic art exhibition space design in China and even globally.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.48 no.3
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• pp.164-170
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• 2024

The light buoy, a floating structure at sea, is prone to drifting due to external factors such as oceanic weather. This makes it imperative to monitor for any loss or displacement of buoys. In order to address this issue, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries aims to issue alerts for buoy displacement by analyzing historical buoy position data to detect patterns. However, periodic lifting inspections, which are conducted every two years, disrupt the buoy's location pattern. As a result, new patterns need to be analyzed after each inspection for location monitoring. In this study, buoy position data from various periods were analyzed using convex hull and distance-based clustering algorithms. In addition, the optimal data collection period was identified in order to accurately recognize buoy location patterns. The findings suggest that a nine-week data collection period established stable location patterns, explaining approximately 89.8% of the variance in location data. These results can improve the management of light buoys based on location patterns and aid in the effective monitoring and early detection of buoy displacement.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.493-498
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• 2024

With the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence technology, there is growing interest in how to utilize it in practical applications. Additionally, the importance of prompt engineering to generate results that meet user demands is being newly highlighted. Exploring the new possibilities of generative AI can hold significant value. This study aims to utilize ChatGPT 4.0, a leading generative AI, to propose an effective method for evaluating user experience through the analysis of online customer review data. The user experience evaluation method was based on the six-layer elements of user experience: 'functionality', 'reliability', 'usability', 'convenience', 'emotion', and 'significance'. For this study, a literature review was conducted to enhance the understanding of prompt engineering and to grasp the clear concept of the user experience hierarchy. Based on this, prompts were crafted, and experiments for the user experience evaluation method were carried out using the analysis of collected online customer review data. In this study, we reveal that when provided with accurate definitions and descriptions of the classification processes for user experience factors, ChatGPT demonstrated excellent performance in evaluating user experience. However, it was also found that due to time constraints, there were limitations in analyzing large volumes of data. By introducing and proposing a method to utilize ChatGPT 4.0 for user experience evaluation, we expect to contribute to the advancement of the UX field.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.391-406
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• 2024

The current distribution of digital news has the potential to produce politically biased information for users as a result of individual choices and media selection based on those choices. Consequently, this research explored the factors affecting individual news selection and the effects of opinion changes and political participation that can occur when news tailored to users' partisan preferences is recommended. The phenomenon of selective exposure has been shown to be stronger when individuals utilize more limited information processing, experience higher discussion efficacy among groups with similar political beliefs. Furthermore, When a selective exposure group was randomly provided with a one-way message news that matched their partisan leanings, it was found that opinion consolidation, opinion-reinforcing information processing, and online political participation. On the other hand, when they were randomly presented with two-way messaging news in which the media balanced two competing partisan positions, they were found to be more likely to understand the other side's views and arguments, and more willing to adjust their existing opinions. We are confirmed that the balanced use of various opinions is very important in deliberative democratic process.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.159-166
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• 2024

The purpose of this study was investigate the effect of self-efficacy, self-directedness and self-leadership on reslience in nursing students and to provide the basic data of to enhance resilience. Data were collected from 199 nursing students in B city. Data analysis was analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis using the SPSS 22.0 program. The degree of self-efficacy of the subjects was 3.63±0.52. Resilience of the subjects was positively correlated with self-efficacy (r=.677, p<.001), self-directedness (r=.573, p<.001), and self-leadership (r=.654, p<.001). Self-leadership of the subjects showed a positive correlation with self-efficacy (r=.517, p<.001), self-directedness (r=.665, p<.001). Self-directedness of the subjects showed a positive correlation with self-efficacy (r=.491, p<.001). The factors influencing the subject's resilience were identified as self-efficacy (β=.435, p<.001) and self-directedness (β=.133, p=.036), self-efficacy (β=.341, p<.001), and the explanatory power was 57.5%. Therefore, in order to improve nursing students' resilience, it is necessary to consider self-efficacy, self-directedness and self-leadership.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.407-417
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• 2024

The objective of this study is to predict and reduce potential damage caused by chlorine gas leaks, a hazardous material, when vehicles transporting it overturn due to accidents or other incidents. The goal is to forecast the anticipated damages caused by chlorine toxicity levels (ppm) and to design effective response strategies for mitigating them. To predict potential damages, we conducted quantitative assessments using the ALOHA program to calculate the toxic effects (ppm) and damage distances resulting from chlorine leaks, taking into account potential negligence of drivers during transportation. The extent of damage from toxic gas leaks is influenced by various factors, including the amount of the leaked hazardous material and the meteorological conditions at the time of the leak. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis of damage distances was conducted by examining various scenarios that involved variations in the amount of leakage and weather conditions. Under intermediate conditions (leakage quantity: 5 tons, wind speed: 3 m/s, atmospheric stability: D), the estimated distance for exceeding the AEGL-2 level of 2 ppm was calculated to be 9 km. This concentration poses a high risk of respiratory disturbance and potential human casualties, comparable to the toxicity of hydrogen chloride. In particular, leaks in urban areas can lead to significant loss of life. In the event of a leakage incident, we proposed a plan to minimize damage by implementing appropriate response strategies based on the location and amount of the leak when an accident occurs.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.30 no.5
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• pp.811-821
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• 2023

This study investigated the storability of onions according to manual and mechanical harvesting. Moreover, we simulated the onion-to-onion impact during the mechanical harvesting process and investigated the storability after artificially subjecting the onions to impact treatment. The onion harvesting methods included hand plucking + manual collection, digger + manual, and digger + mechanical collection. The maximum impact height during the mechanical harvesting process was 0.5 m. Immediately after harvesting, no significant difference in the bruise and wound rate among the harvesting methods was observed. Any increased bruise or wound rate because of mechanical harvesting was presumed to be influenced by soil conditions, such as the presence of gravel, and machine operation factors. Furthermore, the storability during the 8.5 months storage showed no significant difference according to the harvesting methods. In treatments by simulating the impacts during the mechanical harvesting process, the impact heights were 0.0 m (0.0 J), 0.25 m (0.86 J), 0.5 m (1.72 J), and 0.75 m (2.57 J), each performed once, and four times at the same position (3.43 J) and four times at different positions (3.43 J) at 0.25 m. Throughout all the treatments, there were no significant differences in the storability during the 8.5 months storage period.

• Journal of Industrial Convergence
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.23-37
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• 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate various factors affecting the relationship between digital leadership and digital transformation in companies. In particular, focusing on the mediating effect of dynamic digital capabilities that quickly sensing and seizing advanced and convergent digital technologies and apply them to the organization, this study also intends to examine the moderating effect of the organization's acceptance intention. The hypotheses were verified with a sample of 258 copies of data collected by conducting a survey on companies participating in mini-clusters in industrial complexes nationwide. As a result of the study, dynamic digital capabilities showed a significant mediating effect in the relationship between digital leadership and digital transformation, and the effect of dynamic digital capabilities on the level of digital transformation differed according to the organization's digital acceptance intention. This study presented a new concept and measurement items of digital dynamic capabilities, and how to consider digital leadership, dynamic digital capabilities and acceptance level of organization when promoting digital transformation in companies.