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Vertical Alignment of Liquid Crystals by Ordering Effect of Self-assembled Monolayers on the Ion-beam-irradiated Anisotropic Surface

  • Park, Ji-Sub;Seok, Keun-Yeong;Hwang, Soo-Won;Kim, Jae-Chang;Yoon, Tae-Hoon;Kim, Jae-Hoon;Kim, Hak-Rin
    • Journal of Information Display
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.144-148
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    • 2010
  • In this paper, vertically aligned (VA) liquid crystal (LC) modes were investigated using the alkyl chain ordering effect of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) prepared on the anisotropic inorganic surface. On the anisotropic surface prepared through oblique ion beam irradiations, the SAM molecules are adsorbed, producing macroscopic alkyl chain ordering, which can determine the pretilt direction of the vertically aligned LC molecules through the intermolecular interactions on the surface.

Extending the Self-ordering Regime of High-field Anodization by Using an Electrolyte Additive (전해액 첨가제를 이용한 고전계 양극산화의 자기정렬에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Min-Woo;Park, Seong-Soo;Sim, Seong-Ju;Kang, Tae-Ho;Shin, Yong-Bong;Ha, Yoon-Cheol
    • Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.219-224
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    • 2011
  • Using an electrolyte additive, we examined, for the first time, a novel self-ordering regime of 160~200 V in high-field anodization which had been used for a fast fabrication of self-ordered anodic alumina nanotemplate. FE-SEM analyses conducted after the high-field anodization, pulse detachment and chemical widening of pores showed the relationship of 2.2 nm/V in this voltage range, which was identical to the previously reported one in the literature. The growth rate of the alumina film was about 60 um/hr, which was 30 times faster than that of phosphoric acid mild anodization. This study provides a new process for the fast fabrication of nanotemplates with interpore distances larger than 300 nm.

Fabrication of Nanoporous Alumina Membrane by High- Field Anodization (고전계 전기산화에 의한 나노다공성 알루미나 멤브레인의 제조)

  • Kim, Min-Woo;Hyun, Sang-Cheol;Ha, Yoon-Cheol
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2010.03b
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    • pp.45-45
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    • 2010
  • Nanoporous anodic alumina membranes (NAAM) with high aspect ratio, self-ordered pore array were fabricated by high-field 2-step anodization method. High voltages of 80, 100, 120 and 140 V as well as 40 V for comparison were applied to an aluminum anode with respect to a Pt cathode immersed both in 0.3M oxalic acid solution in order to investigate the self-ordering characteristics of the nanoporous structure. The pore structures, including interpore distance, pore size, pore density, and porosity as well as the ordering characteristic were analyzed using field-enhanced scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and the corresponding Fourier-transformed images. The nanoporous structure could be produced for all the voltage conditions, but the well-ordered through-hole pore without a branched structure seemed to occur only at 40 and 140 V. It turned out that the growth rate under 140 V high-field anodization was about 40 times higher than under conventional 40 V mild anodization, which enabled the fast fabrication of self-ordered, high aspect ratio NAAMs.

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Polar-Natural Distance and Curve Reconstruction

  • Kim, Hyoung-Seok;Kim, Ho-Sook
    • International Journal of Contents
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.9-14
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    • 2015
  • We propose a new distance measure between 2-dimensional points to provide a total order for an entire point set and to reflect the correct geometric meaning of the naturalness of the point ordering. In general, there is no total order for 2-dimensional point sets, so curve reconstruction algorithms do not solve the self-intersection problem because the distance used in the previous methods is the Euclidean distance. A natural distance based on Brownian motion was previously proposed to solve the self-intersection problem. However, the distance reflects the wrong geometric meaning of the naturalness. In this paper, we correct the disadvantage of the natural distance by introducing a polar-natural distance, and we also propose a new curve reconstruction algorithm that is based on the polar-natural distance. Our experiments show that the new distance adequately reflects the correct geometric meaning, so non-simple curve reconstruction can be solved.

Various Thermodynamic Factors in Designing Nanostructured Materials from Block Copolymers

  • Cho, Jun-Han
    • Proceedings of the Polymer Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2006.10a
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    • pp.207-208
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    • 2006
  • Here, we discuss various thermodynamic factors that affect the design of nanomaterials based on block copolymers. It is well known that the ordering behavior is determined by composition, chain size N, and the ubiquitous Flory. However, the recent discovery of ordering upon heating, immisibility loops, and baroplasticity addresses a clear need for further microscopic interpretation of such. in order to help to design nanomaterials at aimed purposes. Employing a perturbed hard sphere chain model, the molecular factors such as self and cross-interactions, free space distribution, and directional interactions are incorporated in. It is shown that not only typical ordering phenomena, but also the recent observations just mentioned are all described through this unified way.

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Effects of Technology-Based Self-Service (TBSS) Ordering and Delivery Service on Customer Satisfaction and Repurchasing Decision (TBSS를 이용한 주문, 배송서비스가 고객만족도 및 재구매 의도에 미치는 영향)

  • Park, Kwan-Soo;Choi, Hwa-Yeol
    • Management & Information Systems Review
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.309-337
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    • 2012
  • This study aims to suggest theoretical models and background for the analysis of antecedent factors such as customer satisfaction and repurchasing decision by use of Technology-Based Self-Service (TBSS) delivery service. Specifically, the study have focused on the analysis that after the values of customer satisfaction and repurchasing decision were transformed into the values of Cost-Benefit analysis and then compared with the values of result benefits, process benefits, financial costs and non-financial costs. After analysis, it was found that ordering and delivery service by use of TBSS has a positive influence on customer satisfaction in terms of result benefits, process benefits, time savings and financial cost savings. In addition, it was confirmed that sub-category of customer satisfaction such as overall satisfaction, satisfaction for expectations, satisfaction for ideals has also a positive impact on repurchasing decision. It is expected that the results of this study will help analyze the customer satisfaction and repurchasing decision and provide a practical help for a business.

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The Ordering Effects of Captions on Korean Aviation Students' Self-confidence, Interest, and Motivation in English Learning (영어 자막 활용의 순서가 항공 대학 학생들의 영어 학습에 대한 자신감, 흥미, 및 동기에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Na-Young
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.362-373
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    • 2020
  • This study examined the ordering effects of caption use on the English learning of aviation students. This study focused on the use of captions and the students' self-confidence, interest, and motivation for English learning. Sixty participants were divided randomly into the Caption 1 group (n = 30) and Caption 2 group (n = 30). During 16 weeks, the Caption 1 group was exposed to captioned media first, and then the same media with no captions was provided. The Caption 2 group was exposed to the non-captioned media first and then provided with captions on the second exposure. A survey was given to assess the attitude of each group to English learning. The survey results showed that all participants revealed moderately positive satisfaction on the use of captions in EFL classes. Regarding the ordering effects of caption use, the findings showed that the first exposure to the captions results in the students' self-confidence and interest. The second exposure to the captions, however, was beneficial for improving the students' motivation. From these findings, several pedagogical implications can be suggested.

Effects of Self-Service Technology Quality on SST Satisfaction and SST Continuance Usage Intention

  • AN, Dae-Sun
    • The Korean Journal of Franchise Management
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.7-19
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: According to the growth of technology in the service industry, the interaction service between customer and employee has recently been transformed into between customer and technology by Self Service Technology (SST) requiring direct interaction with customers. In this context, self service technology such as unmanned ordering system installed at the store is actively introduced at the work place to reduce labor costs by food and retail company and the research for self-service technology which is rapidly replacing existing face-to-face service is needed. As the growth speed of SST is rapid, many researchers have studied the characteristics of SST, in every sector of business worldwide. Among the characteristics, attributes, Self Service Technology Quality (SSTQUAL) to evaluate SST is important because it may cause the customer's behavior. Thus, this research focuses on the effects of SSTQUAL on SST Satisfaction and SST continuance usage intention. This research suggests the guidelines for how Restaurant Company should prepare SST and build their customer satisfaction and continuance usage that increase the sales. Research design, data and methodology: This study tests the structural relationship between SSTQUAL of unmanned ordering system, SST satisfaction and SST continuance usage. SSTQUAL divided into four sub-dimensions and two categories, cognitive service attributes (Convenience, Functionality) and affective service attributes (Enjoyment, Assurance). In order to achieve the purposes of this research, research model and hypotheses were developed based on previous researches. All constructs were measured with multiple items developed and tested in the previous studies. The data were collected from 524 customers experiencing SST and were analyzed through SPSS 25.0 and SmartPLS 3.0 statistical package program. Results: The findings of this research are as follows. First, all SSTQUAL have significant positive impacts on SST satisfaction. Second, SST satisfaction has significant positive impact on SST continuance intention. Third, cognitive service attributes and affective service attributes had wealth of explanation of service attribute more than a single dimension. Conclusions: The implications of this study are as follows. Overall, Restaurant Company should manage SSTQUAL consisting of not only cognitive service attributes (Convenience, Functionality) but also affective service attributes (Enjoyment, Assurance) to satisfy customers basically regardless of the type of restaurant.

Influence of Ordering Kiosk Nutrition Information Transparency and Information Quality on the Customer Behavioral Intention in Fast Food Restaurants (패스트푸드 키오스크 영양정보의 투명성과 정보품질이 고객 행동에 미치는 영향)

  • Han, Ji-hee;Oh, Yoon-ha;Ham, Sunny
    • Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.165-177
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    • 2019
  • This study examined the perception and behavior of fast food restaurant customers toward ordering kiosk nutrition information. Specifically, the influence of nutrition information transparency and information quality on behavioral intention and revisit intention were identified. In addition, the difference in the nutrition information transparency and information quality was analyzed according to the health consciousness of the customers. The study employed a self-administered survey that was distributed both online and offline from November 8~22, 2018. The sample of the study was customers who had experienced ordering from the kiosk in a fast food restaurant in the six months prior to taking the survey. A total of 250 (98.0%) respondents completed the survey, which was used for data analysis. As a result, there was a significant relation between transparency and nutrition information quality (P<0.001). The higher the visibility and inferability of the nutrition information, the better the nutrition information quality. Nutrition information quality has a significant impact on the levels of customer satisfaction and revisit intention (P<0.001). For the differences in the transparency and nutrition information quality by health consciousness of customers, the results indicated that groups with high health consciousness (3.74 or higher) perceived a higher transparency and nutritional information quality than those with a lower health consciousness. These findings can form the basis of a strategy in developing nutrition information of ordering kiosks in restaurants. In addition, it can be applied to academia and industry.

Depression among Late-Elementary Children: Relationships with Daily Hassles, Self-Esteem & Social Skills (아동후기 초등학교 학생의 우울성향: 일상적 스트레스, 자아 존중감 및 사회적 기술과의 관계)

  • 심희옥
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.36 no.6
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    • pp.133-144
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    • 1998
  • This study focused on ordering factors influencing depression among late-elementary children. Subjects were 436 boys and girls enrolled in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades of a public school. The contribution of grade, sex, 6 subtypes of stress, self-esteem, and social skills to depression was explored. The instruments were the Daily Hassles Scale, the Self-Esteem Scale, Teenage Inventory of Social Skills, and Child Depression Inventory. Results indicated that self-esteem was the most influential factor in increasing the level of depression. Next was the stress issued from friends in both males and females. There was a statistically significant difference among grades in the level of stress related to friends. The level of stress issued from parents and self-esteem among grades were marginally associated with depression. Gender differences in the level of stress from parents, friends, self-esteem, and social skills were also evident. The results were discussed in the context of the effects of subtype stress, self-esteem, and social skills on depression.

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