• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제7권12호
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• pp.909-917
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• 2020

The research aims to analyze the firm-specific and macroeconomic factors that affect insurance company's financial performance. The research explores the variables that influence the financial performance of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)' insurance companies. The analysis for determining financial performance considers the following variables: the firm's age, retention ratio, capital adequacy, underwriting risk/loss ratio, financial-leverage, reinsurance dependency, and macro-economic factors such as GDP per capita, inflation rate considered as independent factors. The return-on-asset (ROA) is the key measuring indicator; it is regarded as the dependent variable for financial performance measures. The research focuses on secondary information obtained from insurance companies' financial statements. The researcher targeted 18 insurance companies listed on the UAE stock exchanges for study purposes. The research examines the overall factors that influence the financial performance of an insurance company. For analysis of data, software package of social sciences (SPSS version 20) is used. The studies used correlation and multiple linear regression analysis to determine financial performance and their effects. The analysis suggests that there are important and constructive relationships between the size, capital adequacy, and reinsurance dependency, while loss ratio, retention ratio, and financial leverage indicate a major negative relationship. And there's no link between GDP per capita and inflation.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.75-86
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• 2022

Purpose: This research aims to provide empirical evidence on the impact of digital literacy on behavioural intention regarding using technology for distribution of higher education. Design, Methodology, and Approach: Quantitative analysis was carried out using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Model with data collected from 901 students who fully experienced 2-year study online at different universities in Vietnam. The structural model was built with digital literacy as the primary indicator and other variables were included based on modified version of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) by adopting performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, habit, and hedonic motivation variables specifically for education sector. Self-efficacy was added to eliminate possible bias in technology acceptance. Results: From the results of model estimation, digital literacy presented positive impact on the online distribution of higher education in Vietnam. The mediating effects of various indicators such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, habit, hedonic motivation, and self-efficacy are significantly determined by research model. Conclusion: The higher level of digital literacy of the students, the more likely that they will use technology in higher education study, especially online learning. Additionally, the mediating effects of indicators from the UTAUT2 theoretical model were also evident to be positively significant.

• 컴퓨터교육학회논문지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.117-130
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• 2014

본 연구의 목적은 통계 분석과 데이터마이닝 기법을 이용하여 대학정보공시 자료 속의 새로운 패턴이나 의미 있는 결과를 도출함으로써 대학의 교육역량 및 경쟁력을 나타내는 지표 개선에 유용한 지식을 제공하는 것이다. 이를 위해 교육/연구성과를 나타내는 취업률, 기술이전건수, 전임교원 1인당 논문수 지표의 영향요인 탐색 및 의사결정나무 모형 도출과 대학평가 관련지표를 이용한 대학의 군집분석을 실시하였다. 연구 결과, 대학 교육/연구성과 지표의 공통 영향요인은 신입생충원율, 재학생충원율, 전임교원 1인당 학생수로 나타났다. 군집분석에서는 전체 대학, 대학규모별, 소재지별로 각각 실시하였을 때 유명대학, 예체능 비이공계 종교지도자양성 대학, 그 외 대학으로 군집이 형성되는 양상을 보였고, 그 주요 영향요인으로는 대학 교육/연구성과 지표인 취업률, 기술이전건수 등으로 나타났다.

• Asia pacific journal of information systems
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.167-182
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between knowledge sharing and academic performance in the context of quality-assurance related work. It furthermore aims to explore the role of information technology in mediating this relationship. Quantitative method was applied to collect data from the participants using an online-based questionnaire. Convenience sampling technique was used. The responses were collected from 140 participants in a university from Saudi Arabia. The study found a strong positive relationship between knowledge sharing and individual performance. It was also found out that information technology partially mediates the relationship between knowledge sharing and individual performance. The research unearths the significant contribution made by information technology in mediating the relationship between individual-level knowledge sharing and the individual performance. This helps to understand the positive impacts on individual work performance in institutions of higher education that would be derived if individuals use various forms of IT to share knowledge. The focus of the research is the individual performance as the pertinent contribution towards positive outcomes in institutional performance.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.253-261
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• 2023

This study investigates the application of nano-composite materials in physical education, specifically focusing on improving the performance of sports hall flooring. The research centers on carbon nanotube reinforced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composites, which offer enhanced mechanical properties and durability. The incorporation of carbon nanotubes as reinforcements in the PVC matrix provides notable benefits, including increased strength, improved thermal stability, electrical conductivity, and resistance to fatigue. The key parameters examined in this study are the weight percentage of carbon nanotubes and the temperature during the fabrication process. Through careful analysis, it is found that higher weight percentages of carbon nanotubes contribute to a more uniform dispersion within the PVC matrix, resulting in improved mechanical properties. Additionally, higher fabrication temperatures aid in repairing macroscopic defects, leading to enhanced overall performance. The findings of this study indicate that the utilization of carbon nanotube reinforced PVC composites can significantly enhance the strength and durability of sports hall flooring. By employing these advanced materials, the safety and suitability of physical education environments can be greatly improved. Furthermore, the insights gained from this research can contribute to the optimization of composite material design and fabrication techniques, not only in the field of physical education but also in various industries where composite materials find applications.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제11권9호
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• pp.261-266
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 미용학원을 대상으로 전반적인 교육 서비스 품질 요인에 대한 연구를 통하여 수강생들의 수강 만족도와 교육성과에 어떠한 영향을 미치는가를 분석하는 융합연구이다. 연구 대상은 서울, 경기, 인천 지역 미용학원에서 수강중인 10~40대를 대상으로 2020년 3월 29일부터 4월 12일까지 설문을 진행하여 377부의 설문을 분석하여 연구에 활용하였다. 자료분석은 연구 목적에 맞추어 SPSSWIN 21.0 프로그램을 이용하여 다중 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과 교육 서비스 품질의 공감성과 신뢰성, 대응성, 유형성, 확신성이 높을수록 수강만족도가 높았다. 수강만족도가 높을수록 교육성과가 높았다. 이러한 연구결과를 토대로 미용학원의 수강만족도와 교육성과를 높일 수 있는 교육서비스 품질향상 방안은 교육방법과 교육내용을 다양화하고 교육품질과 서비스의 전문성을 높여 교육의 질과 만족도를 향상하여야 한다. 교육의 전문성을 강화하여 경쟁력 향상을 하여야 한다. 따라서 향후 수강만족도와 교육성과를 높이기 위한 다양한 프로그램개발과 미용교육 서비스 품질을 높이기 위한 교육 방법을 개발하는 후속 연구가 필요하다.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제7권9호
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• pp.439-453
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• 2020

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impacts of business service quality on satisfaction, commitment, performance, and loyalty in higher education. A survey was given to undergraduates involved in business through employment and start-up companies at a private university in Korea. With 252 respondents, this study used exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis to verify the reliability and validity of measured variables. Multiple regression was employed as a statistical method for the hypotheses of the study. The research questions were: 1) How do education SERVQUAL factors (tangibles, responsiveness, reliability, assurance, and empathy) affect customer satisfaction? 2) How do education SERVQUAL factors affect customer commitment? 3) How does customer satisfaction or commitment affect education performance? 4) How does customer satisfaction, commitment or performance affect their loyalty in higher education? The findings show that most dimensions of business service quality have effects on satisfaction and commitment, and satisfaction and commitment have a positive effect on performance. Additionally, satisfaction, commitment and performance all have an effect on loyalty. This study confirmed the need for the improvement of business service quality in a private university. Additionally, it highlighted the importance of user satisfaction, commitment and performance in order to increase the loyalty level of undergraduate students.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.7-17
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• 2021

Purpose: Previous studies have rarely examined the role of higher education for human capital development in the case of Korea. The purpose of this study is to investigate effects of higher education for international students in globalized environment on job satisfaction, globalization, and hosting country. Research questions include the following: i) how do application and improvement on work, performance, self-confidence, and use of network affect job satisfaction; ii) how do leadership, policy improvement, public diplomacy, social responsibility and global competence affect globalization?; iii) how do affective, cognitive, and behavioral components affect attitude of hosting country? Research design, data, and methodology: Online survey and interviews were conducted. For quantitative research, this study applied factor and structural equational modeling, while for qualitative research, this study applied cognitive mapping and sentimental analysis. Results: This study found that most of proposed effects showed significant. The results showed consistent for quantitative and qualitative researches. Conclusions: The results implied that higher education in global environment plays a key role to enhance job satisfaction, globalization, and attitude toward the hosting country and contributes to foster international relations significantly. The results also implied that human capital development in globalized environment helps improve global network and public diplomacy.

• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.111-119
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects on knowledge and performance confidence of nursing students in the emergency care of patients with dyspnea after simulation education using a human simulator. Method: The research design was a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. For the experimental group the human simulator was used to provide simulation. Also included were base learning with audio-visual material, explanations about simulation, using SimMan for human simulation, and debriefing. Pre and post-tests were conducted to compare differences in knowledge and performance confidence. Result: The (t=3.83, p<.000) than the control group. For the experimental group, the differences in pretest-posttest scores for knowledge (t=2.30, p=.025) and performance confidence (t=4.28, p<.000) were significantly higher than the experimental group had significantly higher scores for knowledge (t=3.03, p=.004) and performance confidence (t=3.83, p<.001knowledge (t=2.30, p=.025) and performance confidence (t=4.28, p<.000) were significantly higher than the control group. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that for student nurses, knowledge and performance confidence in emergency care of patients with dyspnea improve with human simulator simulation education. Further study is suggested to develop other scenarios for emergency care and identify the effects of critical thinking and satisfaction when using human simulator simulation education.

• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.243-277
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• 2016

본 연구는 대학의 교육과 연구성과에 미치는 대학도서관의 직접적인 영향요인을 분석한 것이다. 연구대상은 대학정보공시센터 대학알리미의 공시대상학교 144개교이며, 자료는 대학알리미와 KERIS의 학술정보통계시스템을 통해 수집하였다. 분석결과, 대학의 교육성과는 '1인당 열람석수'를 제외한 '도서관 이용환경' 변수와 대체로 정(+)의 상관관계를 나타내고 있고, 일부 변수는 교육성과에 직접적인 영향을 미치고 있다. 다음으로 대학의 교육성과는 '도서관 이용결과' 변수와 정(+)의 상관관계가 있고, 특히 도서관 대출, 도서관 방문, 상호대차 이용에 긍정적인 영향을 받고 있다. 셋째, 대학의 연구성과는 도서관 시설 규모를 제외한 '도서관 이용환경' 변수와 정(+)의 상관관계가 있고, 특히 장서 관련 요인에 긍정적인 영향을 받고 있다. 마지막으로 대학의 연구성과는 '도서관 이용결과'의 변수와 정(+)의 상관관계가 있고, 직접적인 영향력은 국내 논문수를 제외하고, 공통적으로 '천명당 원문복사 신청수', '1인당 상용DB 이용수'에 긍정적인 영향을 받는 것으로 나타났다.