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			<title><![CDATA[Effects of Hydrogen-ionized Silica Intake on Blood Biomarkers in Adults: Multinational Exploratory Study of Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation have recently been recognized as major underlying mechanisms of various chronic diseases, leading to growing interest in antioxidant materials capable of modulating these processes. Although hydrogen and silica have individually been reported to exhibit antioxidant and physio-logical effects, human studies investigating Hydrogen-ionized Silica, a combined aqueous formulation of these substances, remain limited. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of Hydrogen-ionized Silica intake on physiological blood biomarkers in adults and to explore potential metabolic and physiological responses, including differences according to country.

Method: This study employed a single-group pre–post intervention design involving adults from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. A total of 32 participants consumed Hydrogen-ionized Silica for 6 weeks. Pre- and post-intervention blood test results were analyzed to assess hematological parameters, immune and inflammatory markers, liver and renal function markers, and metabolic and lipid-related indicators. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Mann–Whitney U test, and Kruskal–Wallis test following normality testing.

Results: The findings indicated that most blood biomarkers did not show significant pre–post changes following Hydrogen-ionized Silica intake. However, significant changes were observed in fasting glucose and eosinophil levels. In addition, analyses according to sex, age, and country demonstrated no significant differences for most variables.

Conclusion: Hydrogen-ionized Silica intake appeared to demonstrate limited changes in specific metabolic and immune-related biomarkers rather than broad effects across overall blood biochemical parameters. These findings provide exploratory baseline evidence regarding the physiological effects of Hydrogen-ionized Silica and may serve as preliminary data for future systematic investigations.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Study on the Establishment Approaches for a National Intelligence Community]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present policy measures for establishing a "future-oriented national intelligence community" that can effectively respond to rapidly evolving new security threats by overcoming the limitations of the current NIS-centered intelligence system. To this end, the study analyzes cases of intelligence reform in major advanced nations and critically examines the deep-seated bureaucratic rivalries and factors hindering intelligence sharing among South Korean intelligence agencies. Moving beyond political logic, this re-search focuses on the core value of national security to derive fundamental institutional reform plans, including the evolutionary restructuring of the NIS. Ultimately, it seeks to propose a mid-to-long-term development model for a Korean-style intelligence community that can safeguard national interests and public safety through a systematic mechanism for organic cooperation. 
 
Method: Due to the inherent secrecy and closed nature of intelligence agencies, which limit empirical surveys, this study employs a "reflexive literature review" focusing on previous research and policy documents. Leveraging the researcher’s 30 years of practitioner experience, the study uses the gap between field reality and theory as an analytical starting point, cross-validating these insights with literature and normative standards. Methodological-ly, rather than analyzing correlations between variables, it adopts a normative approach combined with case studies to diagnose the limitations of the current system. By conducting a comparative analysis of intelligence community models in major advanced nations—such as the U.S., the U.K., and Japan—this research derives implications tailored to the South Korean context. Ultimately, these multifaceted analyses are synthesized to propose practical and strategic policy measures for establishing a future-oriented Korean intelligence community.

Results: This research argues that the establishment of a "National Intelligence Office" (tentative name) by separating the NIS’s planning and coordination functions, alongside the creation of a highly capable, advanced intelligence community is critical to overcome South Korea’s structural intelligence limitations. To achieve this, a phased roadmap was established; Phase 1 involves a "Preparatory Task Force" led by the NIS to lay the legal and technical foundations, while Phase 2 features a "Promotion Task Force" led by the National Security Office to finalize government-wide integrated governance.

Conclusion: This study concludes that Establishing a future-oriented Korean intelligence community requires a long-term roadmap and unified leadership from the legislative and executive branches to ensure consistent re-form regardless of government changes. A national commission should be formed for a rigorous diagnosis, focusing on strengthening the National Security Office’s coordination and fostering a trust-based community culture. To secure democratic legitimacy, a multifaceted oversight system and strategic public communication must be established. Lastly, improving the declassification system and fostering academia-practitioner collaboration are essential to create a research ecosystem that ensures the continuous evolution of national intelligence capabilities.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Effects of Social Comparison Orientation on Turnover Intention among Beauty Professionals: The Role of Job Stress]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1133]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: This study aims to examine the effects of social comparison orientation on job stress and turnover intention among beauty workers, and to verify the mediating effect of job stress. In particular, this study focuses on psychological protection and emotional labor issues experienced by beauty workers in highly competitive organizational environments. As the beauty industry is characterized by emotional labor, customer interaction, and performance-based evaluation, workers are frequently exposed to psychological pressure and stress. Therefore, this study seeks to provide foundational data for establishing psychologically safe and sustainable work environments in the beauty industry.

Method: A survey was conducted among beauty workers, and a total of 200 questionnaires were used for the final analysis. The questionnaire consisted of social comparison orientation, job stress, turnover intention, and demographic variables, and all items were measured using a 5-point Likert scale. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS 29.0 program, including factor analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, and mediation regression analysis. In addition, this study attempted to identify the relationship between social comparison behavior and psychological stress in the workplace environment of beauty workers.

Results: First, among the sub-factors of social comparison orientation, upward comparison was found to influence task-related stress. Second, regarding the effect of social comparison orientation on turnover intention, downward comparison tended to decrease turnover intention, whereas upward comparison tended to increase turnover intention. Third, job stress was found to influence turnover intention. Fourth, the mediating effect of job stress was generally not significant. The findings indicate that excessive upward comparison may negatively affect psychological stability and emotional well-being among beauty workers working in competitive organizational environments. 

Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that, in a competitive environment such as the beauty industry, social comparison orientation can influence workers’ job stress and turnover intention. Therefore, at the organizational level, it is necessary to establish fair evaluation systems and foster a positive organizational culture, as well as to implement management strategies to reduce job stress. Furthermore, psychological protection systems and emotional labor management strategies should be strengthened to improve psychological safety and sustainable working conditions for beauty workers. These findings suggest that organizational strategies for reducing job stress are necessary not only for turnover prevention but also for the protection of workers’ mental health and psychological safety. Future research should expand by including diverse groups and additional variables related to emotional labor protection and organizational safety.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reliability Test Framework for EV Power Electronic Modules Based on Recall Case Analysis for Protection Safety]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1132]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: This study aims to analyze global recall cases involving electric vehicle (EV) power electronic modules and propose a structured reliability test framework for improving protection reliability and safety performance. EV power electronic modules, such as OBCs, LDCs, ICCUs, and traction inverters, are essential for charging, voltage conversion, propulsion control, and power distribution. Failures in these modules may cause charging malfunction, low-voltage power loss, propulsion interruption, insulation degradation, or fire hazards. Therefore, this study focuses on reliability assurance for safety-critical automotive power electronic systems.

Method: A qualitative analytical approach was applied based on recall case analysis and reliability engineering principles. Publicly available recall cases related to EV power electronic systems were reviewed to identify failure symptoms, affected modules, failure mechanisms, and safety consequences. The identified failures were classified according to major stress factors, including thermal stress, electrical overstress, vibration-induced fatigue, and environmental exposure. Based on this classification, a stepwise framework integrating Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), screening tests, and Design Verification (DV) testing was developed.

Results: The analysis indicates that thermal stress, electrical overstress, vibration-induced fatigue, and environmental exposure are major contributors to failures in EV power electronic modules. These stress factors can accelerate degradation in semiconductor devices, solder joints, insulation structures, connectors, and thermal paths. The proposed framework supports early detection of design weaknesses through HALT, removal of latent defects through screening tests, and verification of environmental durability through DV testing.

Conclusion: The proposed framework provides a practical methodology for enhancing protection reliability in EV power electronic module development. By integrating HALT, screening tests, and DV testing, the framework supports reliability assurance across design, manufacturing, and validation stages. It can contribute to reducing recall risks, improving protection performance, and strengthening reliability evaluation strategies for next-generation electric mobility systems.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Policy Proposals for Safe Livestock Product Consumption and Zero Waste Realization]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: This study analyzes the structural limitations of Korea's existing livestock product certification systems and proposes a novel certification framework the Livestock Product Safety Grading System—that comprehensively integrates multi-dimensional sustainability factors, including carbon emissions, animal welfare, food safety, and waste management.

Method: A review study was conducted using KCI-indexed journal articles published over the past 15 years on livestock certification, sustainability, and consumer behavior in Korea, along with government policy documents. Data were collected through face validity verification centered on thematic elements and analyzed using an inter-rater agreement method.

Results: The existing certification systems, operating under a binary pass/fail structure, fail to provide consumers with integrated, comparable information on food safety, environmental impact, animal welfare, and packaging and waste management. This information gap distorts consumer decision-making and prevents producers who in-vest in sustainability from being adequately rewarded by the market. A 1-to-5 grading framework, bench-marked against the Energy Efficiency Grading System, can substantially improve information resolution com-pared to binary pass/fail certifications and better support consumer-oriented decision-making. Furthermore, the integration of QR code, blockchain, cold-chain data, and packaging information into the grading system can significantly enhance information transparency from the perspectives of food safety protection and public safety. 

Conclusion: The Livestock Product Safety Grading System proposed in this study should be understood not merely as a labeling tool, but as a protection-oriented certification framework that integrates consumer protection, food safety protection, environmental safety, and public safety. By resolving the structural limitations of the cur-rent pass/fail format, the system can support comparative consumer decision-making and incentivize producers to invest continuously in sustainability. Immediate legislative mandates are not recommended; instead, the system should be introduced through phased pilot implementation, followed by evaluation of market acceptance, administrative burden, and producer feasibility before moving toward formal institutionalization.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Effects of SNS Beauty Content Attributes on Consumer Protection Empathy and Human-Centered New Consumption Behavior]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1130]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: This study aims to empirically examine the effects of SNS beauty content attributes on consumer protection empathy and human-centered new consumption behavior. To this end, SNS beauty content attributes were classified into the expertise of information providers, information reliability, information quality, and information accuracy. This study then analyzed how these factors influence consumer protection empathy and human-centered new consumption behavior.

Methods: To this end, an online survey was conducted among women in their 20s who had experience watching SNS beauty content, and a total of 575 valid responses were used for the final analysis. The measurement instrument was developed to reflect the sub-factors of SNS beauty content attributes, consumer protection empathy, and human-centered new consumption behavior. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 29.0, and frequency analysis, factor analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were conducted.

Results: The results showed that SNS beauty content attributes consisted of four factors: expertise of information providers, information reliability, information quality, and information accuracy. Consumer protection empathy was composed of content empathy, empathy with emotional atmosphere, and empathy with situation and content creators. Human-centered new consumption behavior was found to consist of five factors: luxury consumption, green consumption, limited-edition consumption, small luxury consumption, and group-buying consumption. The analysis revealed that SNS beauty content attributes had a significant effect on consumer protection empathy. In particular, information reliability and information quality were identified as important factors in forming consumer protection empathy. In addition, SNS beauty content attributes had partially significant effects on green consumption, small luxury consumption, and group-buying consumption among the sub-factors of human-centered new consumption behavior.

Conclusion: These findings indicate that SNS beauty content functions not merely as a means of information delivery but also as an important medium that influences consumers’ emotional responses and value-oriented consumption behavior. Therefore, the beauty industry needs to provide highly reliable information and high-quality content that can encourage consumer protection empathy. This study is meaningful in that it provides basic data for understanding the relationship among SNS beauty content, consumer responses, and human-centered new consumption behavior.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[An Analysis of the Human Rights Promotion and Public Relations Plan for Beginner Executives of the Korean Army]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1129]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the major factors influencing the application of junior officers, who are the cornerstone of national security in the era of ultra-low birth rates, the necessary tasks, and directions for improving recruitment and publicity to effectively increase the application rate of junior officers in the future. In particular, since the guarantee of the military's judicial independence, the improvement of treatment for junior officers, and education on a human rights-friendly barracks culture are necessary for the improvement of military human rights, this study aims to conduct research on these matters.

Method: As a primary research method, considering the characteristics of the study, the Ministry of National Defense and each branch of the military utilized empirical research data centered on literature reviews—such as relevant academic journals and dissertations—and partial case analyses, along with various policy efforts to in-crease the application rate of junior officers. Furthermore, the study of military human rights implemented an interdisciplinary approach that strikes a balance between the unique characteristics of the military as a closed organization and the guarantee of basic rights for soldiers.

Results: To devise effective measures to induce applications from junior officers, it is necessary to continuously develop diverse promotional strategies based on a thorough understanding of the applicant group. From this perspective, this study examines the factors influencing the entire decision-making process regarding junior officer service for the applicant group. Furthermore, to enhance combat capabilities by reducing the responsibilities and scope of duties of junior officers, excessive administrative burdens must be drastically reduced.

Conclusion: The Ministry of National Defense and each branch of the military must actively seek customized policies and measures despite limited budgets and personnel conditions. To expand applications for junior officers in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and foster a technical military, efforts must be made to further sub-divide the applicant group and understand the decision-making processes required for their development. In addition, recruitment promotional activities must be approached more actively and persuasively through salary in-creases, improvements in service conditions, and the use of various online and offline media.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:22:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Disastrous World Brought by Humans Who Have Lost Their Humanity: Focusing on Brave New World]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1128]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: The 1930s, when Aldous Huxley published Brave New World, saw economic development unparalleled in history due to the explosive economic growth and innovation that was led by the manufacturing industry after the World War I. However, at the same time, individuals were treated like a part used in a factory, and the value of humanity that only a human can have, such as love, emotions, or thoughts, considered efficiency unnecessary and inefficient outweighed by efficiency. This paper explores the question 'Is the world of people living in a world of maximum efficiency and the loss of humanity like love, pain, and insecurity a wonderful world or a disastrous world?', a question asked by Huxley ninety years ago through Brave New World, to reflect on the value of humanity unique to humans and the direction that humans should pursue. In addition, this paper connects Huxley’s question to modern protection convergence by examining how the problems of system stability and control in Brave New World are linked to contemporary digital technology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and surveillance systems.

Method: First, the paper explores the question 'Is love really unnecessary to humans?' in order to find out whether the civilized world, where everyone is born from an artificial insemination for efficiency, not as a result of parental love, like how objects are made in factories to stabilize society and sex is just a play without love which the sole purpose is to satisfy sexual desires, is the development and civilization that we want. Second, the paper sets out the question 'What is the value of pain and insecurity to humans?' to think about the meaning of soma used in the civilized world of Brave New World to make people ignore pain and insecurity, the reason why the states and people of power in the course of history made people look away from pain and insecurities of reality and how they did it, and why we need to face and overcome pain and insecurities. Third, the paper asks the question 'Is Brave New World a disaster or a blessing to humans?' to consider how humans are treated like objects through births and deaths when they have lost humanity, love, pain, and insecurities, for the purpose of social stability and maximization of efficiency and what sacrifices we would have to make to keep our humanity in such a world controlled by advanced digital technology and surveillance.

Results: Through John, who was born and raised in the Savage Reservation, where people, who have humanity and are opposite of those in the civilized world that has lost humanity, live, the author calls the people of the civilized world, who only strive to satisfy their sexual desires without love, centaurs, poison, and whores, thereby confirming that a loveless society is not the world humanity should pursue. As John shouts to those of the civilized world to abandon soma and seek freedom, the readers realize that when a state makes its people face away from the insecure and painful reality using soma, in the end, their freedom is seized, and they become mere parts to the society. The book shows John, who tried hard not to become the same as those of the civilized world, a place that is prosperous regardless of losing humanity, is without pain and insecurities, and only strives to satisfy sexual desires, but he gives in to his desires at the end because of the others, committing suicide to protect his pride as a human being and clearly shows that living in the world that resembles the civilized world controlled by artificial intelligence and digital technology in the future would be a disaster.

Conclusion: Ninety years ago, Huxley asked a question about which direction humanity should take to us in the present. Thanks to John the Savage, it is clear which road we, who are at the crossroad of choice, standing in the middle of the civilized world, the place that has lost humanity filled with people who are like mere objects with beating hearts, and the Savage Reservation, the place that has kept humanity, should take. Therefore, in the face of today’s protection convergence issues driven by biotechnology and surveillance, we must find the right direction to protect our true humanity.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exploring the Safety Experiences of Multicultural Women During Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Postpartum Period: A Focus Group Approach]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1127]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: This study aimed to explore the experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period among marriage migrant women in South Korea and to provide evidence for culturally sensitive healthcare policies and nursing intervention programs. The study focused on identifying challenges, support systems, and healthcare needs during the maternal health process.

Methods: A qualitative study using focus group interviews was conducted. Participants were 15 marriage mi-grant women who had experienced pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum care in South Korea. Data were collected from March 1 to March 30, 2026, through two focus group interviews at a hospital in Seoul. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results: Analysis generated 35 codes, 13 subcategories, and four overarching categories. The first category, Difficulties in pregnancy and childbirth, included communication barriers, lack of healthcare information, childcare burden, cultural differences, and childbirth as a means of maintaining life in Korea. The second category, Over-coming challenges with support from others, emphasized the importance of family, social, and healthcare support. The third category, A grateful and meaningful life, reflected emotional fulfillment and gratitude through mother-hood. The fourth category, Seeking coping strategies for pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing, highlighted the need for interpretation services, systematic education, and culturally tailored healthcare programs.

Conclusion: Marriage migrant women experience various challenges during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period because of language barriers, insufficient information, and cultural differences. However, emotional and practical support from family members and others helped them adapt and cope with these difficulties. The findings indicate the need for professional interpretation services, multilingual educational resources, and culturally appropriate nursing interventions to improve maternal healthcare experiences and outcomes among marriage migrant women in Korea.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:18:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Effects of Men’s Preference for Metrosexual on Cosmetic Behavior and Narcissistic Tendency]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between men's metrosexual preference, Cosmetic Behavior, and narcissistic tendency. Focusing on the effects of metrosexual preference on appearance man-agement and Cosmetic Behavior, this study also considers the role of narcissistic tendency in this process. Through these relationships, this study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the psychological and socio-cultural aspects of men's beauty behavior and to offer basic implications for the men's beauty market.

Method: This study conducted a survey targeting adult men in their 20s to 60s. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and only valid responses were selected for analysis. The collected data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 25.0. Multiple regression analysis was performed to examine the relationships among variables, and mediation regression analysis was additionally conducted to verify the mediating effects within the re-search model. The respondents of this study consisted of male participants in their 20s to 60s, classified into X, Y, and Z generations. The analysis of demographic characteristics showed that respondents in their 20s and 30s accounted for the largest proportion of the sample, while office workers and professionals represented a relatively high percentage. In addition, both married and unmarried respondents were evenly distributed, and most participants had a college-level education or higher. These findings suggest that the study reflects the diverse generational and social characteristics of contemporary male consumers.

Results: First, metrosexual preference was found to have a positive effect across various sub-dimensions of Cosmetic Behavior. Second, among narcissistic tendencies, other-consciousness showed significant positive effects on most factors of Cosmetic Behavior, whereas self-consciousness had a more limited influence on certain factors.  Third, the results of the mediation analysis indicated that narcissistic tendency showed partial mediating effects in the relationship between metrosexual preference and some dimensions of Cosmetic Behavior.

Conclusion: This study confirmed that men’s metrosexual preference significantly influences Cosmetic Behavior. In particular, higher metrosexual preference was associated with stronger appearance management behaviors. Narcissistic tendency also influenced several dimensions of Cosmetic Behavior, with other-consciousness showing broader effects than self-consciousness. In addition, narcissistic tendency showed partial mediating effects in the relationship between metrosexual preference and some dimensions of Cosmetic Behavior. These findings suggest that men’s beauty behavior is shaped by both psychological characteristics and socio-cultural influences, providing meaningful implications for understanding contemporary men’s beauty culture and consumer behavior.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[7th J-INSTITUTE Conference]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1125]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:37:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[An Analysis of the Multilayered Structure of Global AI Ethics Governance]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1124]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: The governance of global AI ethics is not about declaring the legitimacy of AI ethics per se, but rather analyzing the multi-layered nature of governance, where ethical principles are translated into actual norms, policies, standards, procurement, auditing, and accountability systems. Therefore, the goal is to uncover the following: First, it clarifies the layers of global AI ethics governance and the regulatory instruments used at each layer. Second, it clarifies where coherence and conflict arise between layers, and what mechanisms mediate them. Third, it clarifies how the path from soft regulation, ethics, to quasi-norms or quasi-enforcement, is formed. This leads to proposals for the governance of AI ethics.

Method: This study first utilizes a literature review method. It first explores documents that present basic theories related to governance theory and AI ethics policy practice. Next, it examines policy-related documents. Furthermore, some of the content encompasses multi-layered documents containing ethical standards, reports from Big Tech-focused companies, and audit frameworks. Next, it utilizes a comparative analysis method. The previously discussed documents are compared by defining categories such as principles and values, obligations or requirements, sanctions and auditing as enforcement, and scope of application. Finally, it utilizes a developmental research method. This developmental research develops and presents a governance mapping structure.

Results: A structural analysis of global AI ethics governance at the international level concretizes the production of principles and competition for legitimacy. At the regional and supranational levels, it unfolds as a strengthening of norms through market integration. At the national level, it manifests as a combination of administrative and supervisory systems and industrial policies. At the industry and sector levels, it converges into a risk-based, detailed framework. At the organizational level, internal governance is institutionalized around ethics committees. At the technological and system level, it is concretized as the codification of ethics, particularly in the context of data governance. 

Conclusion: At each level, conflicts of value, jurisdiction, responsibility, and technology can arise. Furthermore, competition can arise between regulators in the establishment of norms, the market power of large platforms and cloud providers, standards-setting entities, and auditing power related to the evaluation criteria for market compliance. This will require the establishment of meta-principles that analyze and connect implementation requirements, interoperability strategies among entities necessary to resolve conflicts at each level, and the internalization of accountability and redundancy mechanisms. Based on this, it is suggested that for specific countries or actors to secure initiative, they need to participate in strategic standardization, establish procurement standards, and establish industry-specific guidelines to become both adopters and producers of global norms.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
			<category domain="https://j-institute.org/?kboard_redirect=14"><![CDATA[Robotics & AI Ethics]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence in the Hospitality Industry: A Review of Research Trends on Customer Experience, Operational Efficiency, and Ethical Issues]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1123]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the hospitality industry, reshaping service delivery, operational management, and ethical governance. As AI-based technologies, such as chatbots, service robots, and algorithm-driven decision-support systems, are increasingly adopted, hospitality organizations face both opportunities for efficiency and personalization, as well as challenges related to trust, labor, and ethical responsibility. Despite a rapidly growing body of literature, existing studies remain fragmented, often focusing on isolated applications or outcomes.

Method: The purpose of this study is to systematically review recent research on the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hospitality industry and to analyze it across three key dimensions: customer experience, operational and managerial efficiency, and ethical and social issues. A structured literature review approach was employed to synthesize recent academic studies and identify major research themes and future research directions. Portions of this manuscript were developed with the assistance of generative artificial intelligence; however, all content was critically reviewed and finalized by the authors to ensure academic rigor and integrity.

Results: The review reveals three dominant research streams in hospitality AI studies. First, AI-based services enhance service accessibility, responsiveness, and personalization, positively affecting customer experience. Second, AI contributes to operational efficiency through demand forecasting, pricing, and decision support. However, these benefits are accompanied by workforce-related challenges. Third, ethical issues such as privacy protection and algorithmic transparency have gained increasing attention.

Conclusion: This study argues that the sustainable adoption of AI in hospitality depends on balancing techno-logical efficiency with human-centered service values and ethical accountability. By providing an integrative over-view of existing research, this review contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of AI-driven transformation in the hospitality industry and offers directions for future research and the responsible implementation of AI.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
			<category domain="https://j-institute.org/?kboard_redirect=14"><![CDATA[Robotics & AI Ethics]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Study on the Institutionalization and Legal Improvement of Private Security and Security Services using AI and IoT Technology]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: With the rapid advancement of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), the private security and protection industry has undergone a fundamental transformation. Advanced technologies such as intelligent CCTV systems, drones, biometric identification, and IoT-based sensor networks have accelerated the shift from labor-intensive security models to technology-driven integrated security systems. Despite this transformation, Korea’s Security Services Industry Act has not kept pace with technological innovation, resulting in persistent institutional and legal gaps concerning legal definitions, licensing and supervision frameworks, technology certification, and liability allocation. This study aims to propose directions for the institutionalization and legal reform of AI- and IoT-based private security and protection services in Korea. 

Method: This study adopts a qualitative research design based on an analysis of recent developments in security technologies and their applications within the private security and protection sector. A comprehensive review of relevant domestic and international literature, legal statutes, and policy documents was conducted. In addition, a comparative legal analysis of major foreign jurisdictions was undertaken to examine how technology-based security services have been legally recognized and regulated. Through this approach, implications for improving Korea’s legal and institutional framework were derived.

Results: The results reveal a structural imbalance in Korea’s private security system, in which legal and institutional reforms significantly lag behind technological adoption. Three major challenges were identified: ensuring transparency and accountability in AI-driven decision-making processes, enhancing the reliability and integrity of data management systems, and safeguarding personal information. These challenges frequently conflict within the existing regulatory framework. Moreover, current legislation lacks clear provisions regarding the legal status of technology-based security services, standardized technology certification systems, and clearly defined supervisory authority, thereby perpetuating regulatory uncertainty. 

Conclusion: This study concludes that clarifying the legal status of AI- and IoT-based private security and protection services is essential for the sustainable development of the industry. Furthermore, establishing a convergence security governance framework based on cooperation between public and private sectors is necessary. Le-gal and institutional reforms should prioritize the introduction of technology certification mechanisms, the clarification of accountability structures, and the achievement of a balanced approach between transparency and personal data protection. While this study is limited by its reliance on literature review and institutional analysis, future research incorporating empirical data, in-depth interviews with practitioners and policymakers, and policy simulation studies is recommended to support practical implementation and legislative advancement.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:41:02 +0000</pubDate>
			<category domain="https://j-institute.org/?kboard_redirect=14"><![CDATA[Robotics & AI Ethics]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Study on the Investigative Powers of Northeast Asian Intelligence Agencies in the Era of AI, Deepfake Advanced Technologies]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: Northeast Asia has experienced rapid economic growth, leading to affluence. At the same time, the development of the Internet has led to an indiscriminate influx of information, transforming the security environment. In a knowledge-based information society, the emergence of the Internet and social networking services (SNS) has made national security inextricably linked to (1) technical cyberattacks and (2) psychological cyberattacks. While espionage in the past was conducted under orders, it is now shifting to the role of self-generated national security crimes. This is a tactic that uses the enemy nation's internet and social media operations to organically increase anti-state organizations, ultimately fostering a social atmosphere that benefits their own nation's interests.

Method: Based on previous studies, this research established an analytical framework to demonstrate the necessity of the study, drawing on current laws, domestic and international monographs, academic articles, research reports, legislative materials from the National Assembly, news articles, and statistical data from government agencies.

Results: This study is an expanded and revised English version of a paper originally published in Korean. Building on the previous discussion of establishing a personnel management system for intelligence agencies, expanding professional manpower, and strengthening inter-agency cooperation, this study further examines the necessity of investigative powers for intelligence agencies in the era of AI and deepfake technologies.

Conclusion: Northeast Asia, a buffer state between major powers, has consistently faced national security crises such as war, terrorism, and assassinations. Now, in the era of AI and deepfake technology, it faces a new phase. Therefore, this study examines the threats we face and suggests the role of intelligence agencies in the age of AI and deepfake technology.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Research on the Educational Effects of Edu-Tech Application based on Book Creator in Aviation Major Education]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: This study aims to explore the educational effects of integrating Book Creator—a digital edu-tech platform—into learner-centered, reflective practice within practical airline service interview practice and English courses. Specifically, the research investigates how the use of such digital tools fosters improvements in students' self-regulated learning abilities, practical professional competencies, intrinsic learning motivation, and overall satisfaction with the educational process in aviation service programs. By focusing on the repeated cycle of action, feedback, and self-reflection across a series of authentic tasks, this study seeks to provide empirical evidence for the meaningful role of edu-tech solutions in future-oriented higher education. 

Method: Two representative courses, Air Service Interview Practice and Airline Transport English, were selected and Book Creator activities were integrated into a six-week instructional design. The lessons followed a three-phase cycle: pre-class digital content study, in-class practical activities, and post-class assessment with repeated self-reflection. Students built digital portfolios, and data were gathered through instructor evaluation rubrics, satisfaction surveys, and in-depth qualitative interviews. Changes in instructor feedback and student self-assessment before and after the intervention were analyzed to comprehensively evaluate the educational impact of edu-tech integration.

Results: The results showed that Book Creator-based lessons positively influenced not only students' self-regulated learning abilities, but also their practical English communication skills and preparation for real-world air service interviews. Students accumulated weekly video assignments and self-reflection records, which enabled them to clearly recognize their achievements and growth through their portfolios. Diverse feedback from instructors and peers, along with the experience of visualizing personal development, had a significant impact on both their satisfaction and learning motivation. Furthermore, the portfolios served as valuable resources not only for academic assessment but also for job preparation, while instructor feedback became increasingly individualized, detailed, and efficient in the digital environment.

Conclusion: Taken together, the results indicate that edu-tech tools such as Book Creator provide an effective foundation for supporting self-directed learning, practical skill development, and differentiated feedback design in aviation service education. The digital portfolio system enables sustainability in learning and the visualization of specific growth records, systematically supporting individual student progress. Future research should apply this model to other disciplines and educational settings, and conduct longitudinal studies to further validate the effects of edu-tech in higher education.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[An Ecological Process Model of International Student Settlement -Linking Affective and Structural Dimensions of Settlement]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1119]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: This study aims to reconceptualize the settlement of international students not as a static outcome but as a dynamic ecological process. It seeks to redefine settlement through an integrated framework that captures the relational and interactive nature of psychological adaptation, institutional stabilization, and social integration.

Method: The study adopts a theoretical synthesis approach, integrating Berry’s (1997) cultural adaptation theory, Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) ecological systems theory, and Bourdieu’s (1986) theory of social capital. Through conceptual analysis, settlement is modeled as a dual-circulation structure in which affective and structural dimensions mutually reinforce one another within a relational ecosystem.

Results: The findings conceptualize settlement as an ecological and relational process composed of three inter-related dimensions: affective settlement, structural settlement, and integration. Settlement emerges as a dynamic ecosystem where psychological, institutional, and social factors continuously interact, rather than as a fixed or linear stage. This framework shifts the analytical focus from individual adjustment to relational and systemic conditions of settlement.

Conclusion: This study advances the discourse from “settlement support” to “relational design,” emphasizing the need for a sustainable settlement ecosystem. Policy implications include the establishment of region–university–government networks to support international student settlement. Educationally, the study suggests the development of a settlement-based Korean language curriculum that integrates language education with cultural understanding and social participation.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:35:52 +0000</pubDate>
			<category domain="https://j-institute.org/?kboard_redirect=11"><![CDATA[Public Value]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Impacts of ADHD Tendencies on Mental Health in Elementary School Students: Mediating Effects of Optimism]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: The mental health of elementary school students in South Korea has reached a critical threshold, with a growing number of students exhibiting 'ADHD tendencies'—a condition where core symptoms are present but fall below the threshold for a formal diagnosis. The primary objective of this study was to empirically analyze the direct impact of these ADHD tendencies on mental health outcomes, specifically depression and anxiety, among elementary school students. Furthermore, this study aimed to verify the mediating effect of optimism, a positive psychological asset, to determine if it functions as a protective factor in the relationship between ADHD tendencies and mental health deterioration. 

Method: To achieve these objectives, data were collected from 407 elementary school students in grades 4 through 6 located in the capital area. The participants completed self-report surveys assessing ADHD tendencies, mental health (depression and anxiety), and dispositional optimism. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis to ensure data validity. Subsequently, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to compare model fit and verify the structural relationships among variables, and boot-strapping analysis was conducted to test the significance of the mediating effects. 

Results: The comprehensive results of the analysis are as follows. First, ADHD tendencies in elementary school students were found to have a significant positive direct effect on mental health problems, indicating that higher levels of ADHD symptoms directly exacerbate depression and anxiety. Second, ADHD tendencies were found to significantly reduce the level of optimism in students. Third, optimism was identified as a partial mediator in the relationship between ADHD tendencies and mental health. This reveals a specific pathway where ADHD tendencies deplete a child’s optimism, which in turn accelerates the deterioration of their mental health. 

Conclusion: These findings suggest that ADHD tendencies, often situated in a diagnostic blind spot, act as a core risk factor threatening the mental health of elementary students regardless of formal diagnosis. The study highlights that the 'loss spiral' of psychological resources, such as optimism, plays a crucial role in this process. Therefore, effective interventions for students with ADHD tendencies should not be limited to symptom management but must also include strategies to preserve and enhance positive psychological capital, such as optimism, to buffer against mental health risks.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
			<category domain="https://j-institute.org/?kboard_redirect=11"><![CDATA[Public Value]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wireless Power of Smart Society:  Public Value Challenges and Governance Solutions]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://j-institute.org/?kboard_content_redirect=1117]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: This paper aims to examine how Wireless Power Transfer (WPT), as an emerging foundational infra-structure for smart societies, can simultaneously create and distort public value. While WPT promises efficiency, convenience, and new business opportunities across smart homes, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT) eco-systems, it also raises complex public value challenges related to safety, privacy, equity, sustainability, and democratic governance.

Method: The study adopts public value theory and the risk society perspective as its analytical framework. It first outlines the key technological features of WPT and its envisioned role in smart societies. It then conducts a conceptual and literature-based analysis to assess the implications of WPT infrastructures for public value creation and erosion.

Results: The analysis identifies five major public value concerns associated with WPT deployment:
(1) safety and health uncertainties arising from electromagnetic field exposure;
(2) privacy and data governance risks in sensor-rich environments;
(3) issues of energy justice and infrastructural inequality;
(4) environmental sustainability challenges, including increased electronic waste; and
(5) platform monopolization and the erosion of public control over critical infra-structures.
To address these challenges, the paper proposes governance solutions such as adaptive regulatory frameworks, privacy-by-design principles, public-value-based infrastructure standards, energy justice mechanisms, accountable public–private partnerships, and international standardization efforts.

Conclusion: The central argument of the paper is that WPT should be governed as a public infrastructure rather than as a purely market-driven or technology-driven innovation. Its design and deployment must be aligned with collectively defined public values. The study concludes by outlining implications for policymakers, industry stake-holders, and future research on the responsible governance of smart-society technologies.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Play-Based Learning, Higher Education, University Education, Learning Engagement, Self-Directed Learning]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Purpose: This study investigates the sculptural characteristics and cultural significance of the Barigongju gache used in the Seoul Saenamgut ritual through a Craft-Based Research framework. It aims to clarify how the mythological identity and ritual role of Barigongju are materialized through the sculptural form and structural logic of the gache, thereby repositioning shamanic ritual studies toward a form-centered analytical perspective. 

Method: This research is grounded in a review of prior studies on Barigongju mythology, Jinogigut and Saenamgut rituals, traditional gache, and shamanic head ornaments. A Barigongju gache produced for actual ritual performance is examined through visual analysis of photographic materials, with particular attention to structural organization, spatial composition, symbolic ornamentation, and craft-based sculptural decision-making embedded in the production process.

Results: The analysis demonstrates that the gache visually articulates the hierarchical status of Barigongju as a princess deity and her mediating role in guiding the soul of the deceased. This is achieved through a stable lower structure, an upward-oriented vertical expansion, and a hierarchical concentration of decorative elements, which collectively interact with bodily movement during ritual performance.

Conclusion: The findings confirm that the Barigongju gache functions not merely as a decorative object but as a ritual sculpture integrating mythological narrative, ritual practice, and skilled craftsmanship. By adopting a Craft-Based Research approach, this study underscores the methodological potential of sculptural analysis for advancing the understanding of shamanic ritual art as a living and continuously practiced cultural tradition. Furthermore, the documentation of specific techniques—such as braiding 108 strands to maintain the arched Yeonhwamun—provides a concrete record of the artisan’s symbolic decision-making. This detailed craft data offers a practical framework for the digital archiving of shamanic ritual ornaments as intangible cultural heritage. Ultimately, the study pro-poses a standardized reference model for the development of traditional craft education content and future cultural preservation initiatives.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
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