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A Study on the OAI based Open Digital Library (OAI 기반 Open Digital Library 연구)

  • Lee, Sang-Gi
    • Journal of Information Management
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.139-159
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    • 2004
  • Digital library technology is facing issues such as interoperability, content extension, and the need for a more efficient management environment. A system that is based on standardization and interoperability is required to resolve these issues. Open Digital Library is the system for the next generation that resolves the above problems. We have conducted some research on issues such as OAI and OAI-PMH, which are the basic knowledge behind the Open Digital Library technology and also investigated the Open Digital Library framework, cases of study and implementation of this technology. Finally, we have made some suggestions on the extendability of Open Digital Library technology using the standardized technologies.

ALD of Nanometal Films and Applications for Nanoscale Devices

  • Kim, Hyung-Jun
    • Korean Journal of Crystallography
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.89-101
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    • 2005
  • Among many material processing related issues for successful scaling down of devices for the next 10 years or so, the advanced gate stack and interconnect technology are two most critical research areas, which need technical innovation. The introduction of new metallic films and appropriate processing technologies are required more than ever. Especially, as the device downscaling continues well into sub 50 nm regime, the paradigm for metal nano film deposition technique research has been shifted to high conformality, low growth temperature, high quality with uniformity at large area wafers. Regarding these, ALD has sparked a lot of interests for a number of reasons. The process is intrinsically atomic in nature, resulting in the controlled deposition of films in sub-monolayer units with excellent conformality. In this paper, the overview on the current issues and the future trends in device processing technologies related to metal nano films as well as the R&D trends in these applications will be discussed. The focus will be on the applications for metal gate, capacitor electrode for DRAM, and diffusion barriers/seed layers for Cu interconnect technology.

Coolant Options and Critical Heat Flux Issues in Fusion Reactor Divertor Design

  • Baek, Won-Pil;Chang, Soon-Heung
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.348-359
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    • 1997
  • This paper reviews cooling aspects of the diverter system in Tokamak fusion devices with primary emphasis on the critical heat flux (CHF) issues for oater-cooled designs. General characteristics of four (4) coolant options for diverter cooling gases, oater, liquid metal, and organic liquid - are discussed first, focusing on the comparison of advantages and disadvantages of those options. Then results of recent studies on the high-heat-flux CHF of water at subcooled high-velocity conditions are reviewed to provide a general idea on the feasibility of the water-cooled diverter concept for future Tokamak fusion reactors. Water is assessed to be the most viable and practical coolant option for diverters of future experimental Tokamaks.

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Social Impact Assessment for Nano Technology Using a System Dynamics (시스템 다이내믹스를 활용한 나노기술의 사회영향평가)

  • Bae, Seoung Hun;Shin, Kwang Min;Lim, Jung Sun;Yoon, Jin Seon;Kang, Sang Kyu;Kim, Jun Hyun;Kim, Min Kwan;Han, Chang Hee
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.129-137
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    • 2015
  • The study aims at quantifying the effect of nano technology in the fields of economics and social aspects by using the methodology of system dynamics. A case study which using selenium oxide nanoparticles as additive agent in order to enhance fuel efficiency was selected as an example of nano technology in economic and societal benefits. Additionally, models for exhaust gas from combustion of fuel (diesel) and related issues are developed to evaluate real-time assessment of the effect of nano technology. It was found that the selenium oxide nanoparticles increase fuel efficiency, and it also affects on the amount of exhaust gas and the respiratory disease related issues. The results of this study which give quantitative value for the effect of nano technology can be used as objective references in development of national policy.

Design of an 1 DOF Assistive Knee Joint for a Gait Rehabilitation Robot (보행 재활 로봇 개발을 위한 1자유도 무릎 관절 설계)

  • Lee, Sanghyeop;Shin, Sung Yul;Lee, Jun Won;Kim, Changhwan
    • The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.8-19
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    • 2013
  • One of the important issues for structural and electrical specifications in developing a robot is to determine lengths of links and motor specifications, which need to be appropriate to the purpose of robot. These issues become more critical for a gait rehabilitation robot, since a patient wears the robot. Prior to developing an entire gait rehabilitation robot, designing of a 1DOF assistive knee joint of the robot is considered in this paper. Human gait motions were used to determine an allowable range of knee joint that was rotated with a linear type actuator (ball-screw type) and links. The lengths of each link were determined by using an optimization process, minimizing the stroke of actuator and the total energy (kinetic and potential energy). Kinetic analysis was performed in order to determine maximum rotational speed and maximum torque of the motor for tracking gait trajectory properly. The prototype of 1 DOF assistive knee joint was built and examined with a impedance controller.

IS Acceptance in the Perspective of the Extended TTF Theory: An Exploratory Study on Employment Insurance Systems in Korea

  • Kwahk, Kee-Young
    • Proceedings of the Korean Operations and Management Science Society Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.99-102
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    • 2003
  • While information technology has been advanced impressively, the issue of system underutilization has continued. Although TAM provides a theoretical and empirical model for explaining information technology acceptance, there exist some issues: lack of focusing task and organization. The present study examines the motivational factors influencing the beliefs about the system, in terms or the extended TTF (task-technology fit) model, to address the issues. For this purpose, an exploratory case study was conducted based on the data gathered from a Web-based survey. The present research proposes five propositions, based on the results of the case study and prior study findings, which can be used as a starting point fur future research.

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An Analysis of Learners' satisfaction for the Usability of Distance Education System (원격교육의 사용성을 위한 학생 만족도 피드백 분석)

  • 최영미;주문원
    • Journal of the Korea Computer Industry Society
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    • v.3 no.12
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    • pp.1737-1746
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    • 2002
  • This paper analyse the learners' satisfaction for the usability of distance teaming system. We have analysed collected data regarding the learners' satisfaction with the online Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS) program as an example. The learner responses from the focus groups broke down into the following five themes: General program issues, Course issues, Communication/interaction issues, On-campus experience issues, Technology issues. The feedback can be applied to most online learning environments as a guideline for teaching and developing of online course.

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Protection Management for Guaranteed User-Driven Virtual Circuit Services in Dynamic Multi-domain Environments: Design Issues and Challenges

  • Lim, Huhnkuk
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.37 no.2
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    • pp.369-379
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    • 2015
  • Fault management of virtualized network environments using user-driven network provisioning systems (NPSs) is crucial for guaranteeing seamless virtual network services irrespective of physical infrastructure impairment. The network service interface (NSI) of the Open Grid Forum reflects the need for a common standard management API for the reservation and provisioning of user-driven virtual circuits (VCs) across global networks. NSI-based NPSs (that is, network service agents) can be used to compose user-driven VCs for mission-critical applications in a dynamic multi-domain. In this article, we first attempt to outline the design issues and challenges faced when attempting to provide mission-critical applications using dynamic VCs with a protection that is both user-driven and trustworthy in a dynamic multi-domain environment, to motivate work in this area of research. We also survey representative works that address inter-domain VC protection and qualitatively evaluate them and current NSI against the issues and challenges.

Toward a Policy for the Big Data-Based Social Problem-Solving Ecosystem: the Korean Context

  • Park, Sung-Uk;Park, Moon-Soo
    • Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.58-72
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    • 2019
  • The wave of the 4th Industrial Revolution was announced by Schwab Klaus at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, and prospects and measures with the future society in mind have been put in place. With the launch of the Moon Jae-in administration in May 2017, Korea has shifted all of its interest to Big Data, which is one of the most important features of the 4th Industrial Revolution. In this regard, this study focuses on the role of the public sector, explores related issues, and identifies an agenda for determining the demand for ways to foster Big Data ecosystem, from an objective perspective. Furthermore, this study seeks to establish priorities for key Big Data issues from various areas based on importance and urgency using a Delphi analysis. It also specifies the agenda by which Korea should exert national and social efforts based on these priorities in order to demonstrate the role of the public sector in reinforcing the Big Data ecosystem.

Selecting Information Technology Projects in Non-linear Risk/Return Relationships of IT Investment

  • Cho, Wooje;Song, Minseok
    • Journal of Information Technology and Architecture
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.21-31
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    • 2012
  • We focus on the issues of the non-linear return/risk relationship of IT investment and the balance between return and risk of IT portfolio. We develop an IT project selection model by integrating DEA models with Markowitz portfolio selection theory. The project data collected from a Fortune 100 company are used to illustrate the implementation of the model. In addition, computational experiments are conducted to demonstrate the validity of the proposed model.