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Perception on the Use of Mobile Phones in Retrieving Information from Academic Libraries: A developing country perspective

  • Elahi, Hasinul;Islam, Shiful;Begum, Dilara
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.37-50
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of the study is to identify the perception of the Library and Information Science (LIS) specialists about the use of mobile phones in retrieving information. It investigates the present status of the LIS specialists regarding mobile phone usage, perceptions regarding the use of mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries and points out the possible drawbacks and their solutions for embracing mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries and providing some suggestions. The methodology includes a quantitative approach. The authors used a survey method using a structured questionnaire to measure the perception of LIS specialists regarding the use of mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries. The findings confirmed that the majority (72%) of LIS specialists have the experience of using mobile phones for more than 10 years. Findings also indicate that the LIS specialists have agreed with the statements of advantages of using mobile phones. This paper concludes that the respondents also agreed regarding the possible advantages of introducing mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries. The paper explores the original perceptions of LIS specialists regarding the use of mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries.

A Convergence Study on Competitiveness Perception of Festival Specialists on Local Festival -Focusing on Q Method- (축제전문가의 지역축제 경쟁력 인식에 관한 융합연구 -Q 방법론 중심으로-)

  • Kim, Han-Joo
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.133-139
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of this study was to examine perceptions on the festival competitiveness of festival specialists. Though extant studies for improving competitiveness of local festival is continued, differences of competitive perception is shown. Thus this study used Q methodology in order to analyze local festival competitiveness perceptions by specialists. The Q sample was based on a review of related academic literature and newspaper, as well as interviews, while Q sample consisted of festival committee, public officers, related artists, art directors, event companies, and related professors. The analysis shows that meaningful three types of competitiveness perception. The results show that local festival competitiveness perception is source of local festival competitiveness. Theoretical and practical implication were discussed.

The Perceptions and Needs Teachers, Principals and Educational Specialists on the Curriculum Implementation of Technology and Home Economics ("기술.가정" 교과 운영에 대한 교사, 학교장, 교육 전문직의 인식과 요구)

  • 곽노선;조재순
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.40 no.7
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    • pp.127-140
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    • 2002
  • The goal of the study is to find the necessary measures to facilitate a desirable Technology and Home Economics curriculum by reflecting the perception and needs of the teachers, principals, educational specialists from the perspective of the curriculum content, professionalism of the teacher, realistic operations of the school, and the administration of the school system. The research was executed through mail surveys to nationwide junior high school technology teachers, home education leachers, principals and to educational specialists. The results obtained from the research are as follows. 1) The integration of Technology and Home Economics was perceived to lessen the burden of students. However the background knowledge and characteristics of the two curriculums are different, and in addition there is a negative perception due to the fact that it is hard to facilitate a class with just one teacher, 2) The issues that were most serious to teachers, principals and education specialists were professionalism of the teacher, qualification of the teachers, and teaching method. 3) In regards to qualifications of the teacher, the teachers requested that teachers should have single qualification in'Technology(or Home Economics)'. The principals were of the similar opinion but the educational professionals wanted dual qualification for both'Technology'and'Home Economics'. As for teaching methodology all 3 groups responded that from the teacher and student perspective the teaching should be divided whereas from the school's perspective the responsibility should be put on a single teacher. 4) Teachers responded that from the perspective of the teacher, parent or student Technology and Home Economics should be separated into taro subjects. On the other hand the principals and educational specialists agreed that from their own perspective Technology and Home Economics should remain an integrated subject and the teaching should be done by one teacher but replied that from the student or parent perspective division of responsibility in teaching would be appropriate.

Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the future of artificial intelligence in oral radiology in India: A survey

  • Sur, Jaideep;Bose, Sourav;Khan, Fatima;Dewangan, Deeplaxmi;Sawriya, Ekta;Roul, Ayesha
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • v.50 no.3
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    • pp.193-198
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: This study investigated knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the future of artificial intelligence (AI) for radiological diagnosis among dental specialists in central India. Materials and Methods: An online survey was conducted consisting of 15 closed-ended questions using Google Forms and circulated among dental professionals in central India. The survey consisted of questions regarding participants' recognition of and attitudes toward AI, their opinions on directions of AI development, and their perceptions regarding the future of AI in oral radiology. Results: Of the 250 participating dentists, 68% were already familiar with the concept of AI, 69% agreed that they expect to use AI for making dental diagnoses, 51% agreed that the major function of AI would be the interpretation of complicated radiographic scans, and 63% agreed that AI would have a future in India. Conclusion: This study concluded that dental specialists were well aware of the concept of AI, that AI programs could be used as an adjunctive tool by dentists to increasing their diagnostic precision when interpreting radiographs, and that AI has a promising role in radiological diagnosis.

Perceptions regarding the multidisciplinary treatment of patients with severe trauma in Korea: a survey of trauma specialists

  • Shin Ae Lee;Yeon Jin Joo;Ye Rim Chang
    • Journal of Trauma and Injury
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.322-328
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: Patients with multiple trauma necessitate assistance from a wide range of departments and professions for their successful reintegration into society. Historically, the primary focus of trauma treatment in Korea has been on reducing mortality rates. This study was conducted with the objective of evaluating the current state of multidisciplinary treatment for patients with severe trauma in Korea. Based on the insights of trauma specialists (i.e., medical professionals), we aim to suggest potential improvements. Methods: An online questionnaire was conducted among 871 surgical specialists who were members of the Korean Society of Traumatology. The questionnaire covered participant demographics, current multidisciplinary practices, perceived challenges in collaboration with rehabilitation, psychiatry, and anesthesiology departments, and the perceived necessity for multidisciplinary treatment. Results: Out of the 41 hospitals with which participants were affiliated, only nine conducted multidisciplinary meetings or rounds with nonsurgical departments. The process of transferring patients to rehabilitation facilities was not widespread, and delays in these transfers were frequently observed. Financial constraints were identified by the respondents as a significant barrier to multidisciplinary collaboration. Despite these hurdles, the majority of respondents acknowledged the importance of multidisciplinary treatment, especially in relation to rehabilitation, psychiatry, and anesthesiology involvement. Conclusions: This survey showed that medical staff specializing in trauma care perceive several issues stemming from the absence of a multidisciplinary system for patient-centered care in Korea. There is a need to develop an effective multidisciplinary treatment system to facilitate the recovery of trauma patients.

An Analysis of the Difference in Awareness on 'Divisional Planning Guidline of District Units Plans for Creation of Multi-Family Housing' among the Expert Groups ('공동주택단지 조성을 위한 지구단위계획 수립기준'에 대한 전문가집단 간 인식 차이 분석)

  • Kim, Jin-Woo;Oh, Se-Gyu;Ryu, Yong-Guk
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.59-68
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    • 2012
  • This study aims to understand differences in what specialists groups think important to establish district units plans. The result of the study is as follows. There were differences in thinking by specialists on standards and procedure of establishment, characteristics of the plans. For the standards of establishment, there was a remarkable difference in thinking on the importance. In the search for the importance on the establishment procedure, the groups of architects, construction firms, researchers and professors & instructors thought listening to opinions of residents important and public officials considered review by the City Planning Council important. In the survey on characteristics of district units plans, the most respondents answered 'plans leaded by private sectors focusing on residents' and 'plans to practice for actualization of urban plans'. Public officials and researchers answered that district units plans should be practical plans for actualization of urban plans with strong characteristics of work. The groups of architects, construction firms and professors/instructors mostly thought that private sector leaded plans focusing on residents as characteristics of district units plans. It was understood that construction firms think that the parts related to conditions for construction across overall standards of establishment, procedure of establishment are important. The specialists who think that the plans should be private sector leaded plans focusing on residents on which the residents' opinions are reflected were the groups of architects and professors/instructors.

Perception of Elementary School Teachers about Nutrition Education in the Kyungnam Area (경남지역 초등교사의 영양교육에 대한 인식조사)

  • 윤현숙;노정숙;허은실
    • Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.84-90
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate teacher's perceptions about the nutrition education of elementary schools. A total of 226 elementary school teachers within Changwon and Milyang city participated in this study. The results of this study were as follows. 90.8% of the teachers responded that nutrition education is necessaty in the elementary schools, and positive responses in the Milyang urban area were higher than that of the Changwon rural area(p<0.001). The main reason for the necessity of nutrition education was for proper growth and good table manners and the Milyang urban city was significantly higher than three other classes in ‘for proper growth’(p<0.05). The starting period for nutrition education was supported by 72.1% of the teachers as beging when the children are in kindergarten, proving that this early nutrition education is supported. Especially in the Changwon urban support was higher than in the three other classes(p<0.01). The perceptions about a suitable person to teach nutrition indicated parents(39.6%), dietitions(35.5%), class teachers(24.9%), and the beliefs about nutrition specialists or dietitions was very low. 53.6% of the teachers responded that they would not teach nutrition education themselves and the main reason for this was that believed the teacher's work would be too hard(32.0%), lack of nutrition knowledge(29.4%), and that such courses should be taught courses by specialists(29.4%). However, 51.6% of the teachers disagreed with having a separate course for nutrition education. Proper eating habits(62.7%) and growth and nutrition(28.6%) were the main categories within nutrition education. The teacher recognized that elementary students' nutrition problem is to eat too much processed and instant foods(39.1%), deviated foods(36.9%), and lack of table manners(19.4%). The most effect method was to link the subject matter with the parents(38.7%), use of audio visuals and education materials(28.3%), and need of nutrition education teachers(10.1%) was low.

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Perceptions and Assessments on Inter-municipal Cooperation of Gwangyang Bay Region : A Case of Specialist Groups (광양만권 도시연합 인식과 평가 분석: 전문가 집단을 사례로)

  • Lee, Jeong Rock;Jang, Mun Hyun
    • Journal of the Korean association of regional geographers
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.257-268
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    • 2017
  • The three cities, Yeosu, Suncheon, and Gwangyang, in located in Gwangyang Bay which functions as a representative coastal industrial area in Korea, form a single functional area of living, municipality, and economy. In this regional context, some local merchants and scholars are promoting a inter-municipal cooperation of three cities. This study analyzes how the group of specialists perceives and evaluates the inter-municipal cooperation of three cities. The group of specialists highly evaluate the potential of future development of Gwangyang Bay region, and the relevance and necessity of feasibility of inter-municipal cooperation of three cities. It is estimated that the inter-municipal cooperation of three cities would need 8.3 years for its full-fledged shape. In order to accomplish the inter-municipal cooperation, the sharing the development vision of Gwangyang Bay region and the understanding and consent of the residents for the inter-municipal cooperation are suggested as the most important factors.

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Research on ways to revitalize sports activities for the disabled in residential facilities for the disabled : Q methodology (장애인거주시설 장애인체육활동 활성화 방안 연구: Q방법론)

  • Hong-Young Jang
    • Journal of Industrial Convergence
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    • v.22 no.9
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    • pp.157-168
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    • 2024
  • The purpose of this study was to identify types of perceptions regarding the activation of physical activities for individuals living in disability residential facilities using Q methodology and to derive implications based on these findings. To achieve this, an open-ended survey was first conducted with prior research, field experts, and specialists in adapted physical education to create a total of 25 Q statements. Subsequently, a Q sorting was conducted with 22 facility staff members, and the results were analyzed using the PQ Method 2.3.5 program. The analysis revealed three types: government support, expansion of disability sports facilities, and consensus building. It was confirmed that expanding physical facilities that actively support participation in physical activities through government support and improving societal perceptions of disability sports activities are crucial for enhancing physical activities in disability residential facilities. These research results provide a basis for policy documents and direction setting for future activation of physical activities in disability welfare facilities.

An Assessment of HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes, and Risk Perceptions among Korean Pharmacy Students (HIV/AIDS에 관한 국내 약학대학 학생들의 지식, 태도와 위험인식 평가)

  • Huh, Wan;Yang, Young-Mo;Jeong, Eun;Lee, Jieun;Je, Nam Kyung;Lee, Jae-Joon;Lim, Sung Cil;Choi, Eun Joo
    • YAKHAK HOEJI
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    • v.58 no.5
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    • pp.349-356
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    • 2014
  • With the advent of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART), the perceptions of HIV therapy have changed from treating acute and terminal diseases to managing complex chronic diseases. Due to needs for specialists with professional knowledge on anti-retroviral therapies, pharmacists have been recognized as established and integral members in HIV multi-disciplinary care teams. Nevertheless, the roles of Korean pharmacists for HIV/AIDS therapy were highly limited. According to the transition of '2+4'-year pharmacy school curricula in Korea, it is necessary for pharmacy students to possess improved knowledge about and proper attitudes toward HIV/AIDS as future pharmacists. However, there have been little studies regarding the assessment of HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and risk perceptions of pharmacy students in Korea. Thus, this study was to examine Korean pharmacy students' knowledge levels, attitudes, and risk perceptions about HIV/AIDS and compare them according to pharmacy educational systems. The self-reported questionnaire was utilized to collect data. Total 238 students responded to the survey questionnaires. Most pharmacy students who participated in this study knew that the main transmission routes of HIV were unprotected sex, unscreened blood, occupational exposure, and intravenous drug use. However, they did not properly know post exposure prophylaxis for HIV. The pharmacy students under '2+4'-year curricula were more competent with treatment, care, counseling for HIV patients than those under 4-year curricula. Most pharmacy students thought that all healthcare students and professionals should receive mandatory HIV testings. The results from this study may contribute to developing new educational programs about HIV/AIDS. Additionally, further studies regarding the changes of Korean pharmacy students' attitudes and risk perceptions will need to be performed after they participate in these kinds of the programs.