• Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.18-28
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• 2006

Some issues which should be considered in an R&D project selection problem are as follows: First, quantitative analysis on the efficiencies of R&D projects is required to guarantee objective validity in the evaluation of the projects. For this reason, the methodology for selecting R&D projects should be based on mathematical models that perform quantitative analysis. Second, in general there are ordinal factors like Likert-scale in the data for evaluating R&D projects. Previous researches, however, couldn't suggest explicit methods incorporating these ordinal factors into models. Third, for the R&D project selection problems with limited resources like budget, it is necessary to decide the perfect ranking of the all projects. This paper develops a mathematical model that can be applicable to the problems of selecting R&D projects with the previous features. In this paper, we improve the original DEA model for evaluating efficiency to incorporate ordinal factors and suggest a new model which can decide the perfect ranking of all projects by merging the improved DEA model and AHP method. Furthermore a web-based R&D project selection system using the DEA/AHP model suggested in this paper is developed and illustrated.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.418-428
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• 2011

The survey for this study was conducted in Vietnam, and was based on previous studies concerning Korean restaurant selection criteria and menu selection criteria that were done within Korea. The survey was conducted particularly, among Vietnamese who had eaten Korean food at a local Korean restaurant, in order to gain some perspective on the marketing of Korean restaurants in Vietnam. The results of the survey showed the following: (1) Vietnamese are very interested in Korean food; (2) they prefer unique recipes, and health food; (3) the main factors that affected selection of Korean restaurants were atmosphere, food features, sanitation, menu, and familiarity; (4) the main factors for a selecting dish from a Korean restaurant menu were social factors, menu, variety, recognition, uniqueness, and reasonable price. This study can contribute to the advancement of Korean restaurants in the Vietnamese market, which has been showing great interest in Korean culture and food.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.34 no.1
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• pp.62-68
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• 2017

Background: This study was conducted to examine the academic achievements of first year medical students in one medical school based on their characteristics and student selection factors of admission. Methods: The admission scores of student selection factors (Medical Education Eligibility Test [MEET], grade point average [GPA], English test score and interview) and demographic information were obtained from 61 students who had interviewed (multiple mini interview [MMI]) for admission (38 graduate medical school students in 2014, 23 medical college-transfer students in 2015). T-tests and ANOVA were used to examine the differences in academic achievement according to the student characteristics. Correlations between admission criteria scores and academic achievements were examined. Results: MEET score was higher among graduate medical students than medical college transfer students among student selection factors for admission. There were no significant differences in academic achievement of first grade medical school between age, gender, region of high school, years after graduation and school system. The lowest interview score group showed significantly lower achievement in problem-based learning (PBL) (p=0.034). Undergraduate GPA score was positively correlated with first grade total score (r=0.446, p=0.001) among admission scores of student selection factors. Conclusion: Students with higher GPA scores tend to do better academically in their first year of medical school. In case of interview, academic achievement did not lead to differences except for PBL.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.23 no.8
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• pp.17-26
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• 2017

This study compared and analyzed the importance-satisfaction regarding the selection attributes of the convenience store focusing on PB lunch box for consumers of 20s and 30s. According to the research results, the importance of factors such as easy purchase, time reduction, convenient intake were found to be high among the selection attributes of the convenience store PB lunchbox and those of factors such as confirmation of food ingredients, nutrition, and new taste were found to be relatively low. In addition, factors with high satisfaction included easy purchase, convenient intake, time reduction, while factors with low satisfaction were confirmation of food ingredients, nutrition and hygiene. The results of the IPA analysis were as follows: The $1^{st}$ quadrant (Keep up the good work) included convenience, time reduction, easy purchase, convenient intake, convenient cooking method, and convenient packing container Etc. $2^{nd}$ quadrant (possible overkill) includes origin labeling and the 3rd quadrant (low priority) includes packing container design, convenient storage, consistency of quality and taste, good taste, moderate amount, new taste, one meal, moderate quantity and quality, inexpensive intake, and hygiene Etc. $4^{th}$ quadrant was found to include no corresponding factors.

• The Korean Journal of Health Service Management
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.43-53
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors of importance in the medical field from the perspective of the consumer, using "Consumption Life Indicators in Korea." Methods: We examined the general characteristics, economic conditions, information acquisition, complaint-provoking experiences, cognitive score on dispute resolution, and factors affecting medical domain importance selection, using SAS 9.4. software. Results: It was found that "age" among general characteristics and "income" among economic conditions were important factors in selecting medical domain importance. Thus, it was possible to reaffirm the poor health of socioeconomically vulnerable people and their socioeconomic difficulties. Conclusions: The medical domain selection group needs the attention of the government, medical institutions, academia, consumer groups, community service groups and professional organizations, and needs substantial economic support and customized education.

• Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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• v.44 no.8
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• pp.89-99
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to examine parents' selection factors and satisfaction degree in selecting an early childhood education institute according to various types of early childhood education institutes. The subjects were 650 parents of early childhood education institutes from Andong city. The result of the study can be summarized as follows. The parents' consideration degrees in the selection factors were different according to the types of early childhood education institutes. The parents' satisfaction degree on the early childhood education institutes was also different according to the types of early childhood education institutes. This result might be helpful in determining future directions for the improvement of the qualitative growth of early childhood education reflecting the demands and characteristics of parents.

• Human Ecology Research
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• v.62 no.3
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• pp.385-398
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• 2024

As the implementation of the high school credit system and the 2022 revised curriculum approaches, it is crucial to explore specific directions for the future of home economics elective courses. Therefore, this study aims to draw implications for the direction of home economics elective courses by identifying factors that influence high school students' choices, with a focus on insights from home economics teachers. Furthermore, we aim to investigate strategies that can be used to encourage students to choose home economics elective courses. To accomplish the objectives of this study, we analyzed previous research on course selection factors and conducted focus group interviews (FGI) with seven home economics teachers. As a result, we identified a total of 20 factors that influence students' selection of the home economics elective courses, including "personal preference for the subject", "personal excellence in the subject", "recommendations from friends or seniors", "recommendations from parents", and "recommendations from homeroom teachers". A total of 22 strategies to promote the selection for home economics elective courses were identified through the FGI and presented across different levels: (1) support from home economics teachers and students, (2) the home economics and academic society, and (3) within the school. The findings of this study can serve as foundational research for analyzing the preference of high school students when selecting home economics elective courses. It can also provide a basis for exploring ways to revitalize the selection of newly introduced home economics elective courses in the 2022 revised curriculum, suggesting insights for the development of future home economics curriculum and elective courses.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.3 no.5
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• pp.409-414
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between body cathexis and clothing satisfaction. The questionnaire was administered to 458 female college students in Daegu and Sangju and the results were obtained as follows. From the questionnaire, the 14 body parts were categorized into 4 factors, these being weight/girth, lower body, face, height/length. The bust girth was not included into one of these 4 factors. Subjects were dissatisfied with all of their body parts, especially with thigh, hip girth in the lower part of the body, as well as their weight. According to the Rohrer Index distribution, 99.2% of respondents were thin or normal, but means of respondents' satisfaction scores on weight and height were very low. To measure clothing satisfaction two factors were included, these being 'satisfaction with one's clothing selection ability' and 'satisfaction with one's own clothes'. The respondents were quite neutral on their clothing selection ability and their own clothes. Two factors about clothing satisfaction were correlated negatively. All of body cathexis factors were correlated positively with 'satisfaction with one's clothing selection ability' and were correlated slightly negatively with 'satisfaction with one's own clothes'.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.241-249
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• 1999

This study was undertaken to assess eating out behavior and factors in food choices of 369 college students in Kwangju. 47.1% of subjects ate out at least once a day and lunch was the most frequent meal for eating out. Eating out expenditure was significantly associated with student's allowances. Significant differences were observed in frequency, expenditure of eating out and related factors in food preference between male and female students. Taste was the most considered factor but nutrition was the least considered in food selection of respondents. Among male respondents, the most important nutritive factor was protein followed by calorie and vitamin. However, female counterpart regarded calorie as the most important nutritive factor affecting food selection. Tendency of increased vegetable and fruit consumption was noted in subjects over past a few years. It might be suggested that effective nutrition education for college students be implemented to improve and develop eating out behavior related to nutrition in food selection.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.149-170
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• 2002

As the life style of modern people is gradually being more scientific, up-to-date, and specialized, food habit and food cut lure are a measure of cultural level of a country. Studies on consumer behavioral model show that food habit is closely related to consumer preference, changing life pattern and increasing family income. The purpose of this study was, accordingly, to define the impact of menu characteristics on customer menu selection. For that purpose, some at tempts were made: First, discuss the theories on family restaurant and customer purchasing behavior as a standard of analysis. Second, find out if there are any differences in customer menu- selection factors in family restaurant Third, make an empirical analysis of menu-selection factors in family restaurant to suggest in which direction it should move forward Fourth, analyze the relationship of demographic characteristics to menu-select ion factors.