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Food & nutrition
Dieting is considered an important issue for many people today, and various methods have been proposed for losing weight and maintaining health. However, improper dieting methods n
Social welfare
The National Pension system has firmly established itself as an important social security system that provides security in old age in modern society. It provides people with an eco
Library & information science
We live in an age of 'information overload,' with an enormous amount of information and books pouring out every day. Everyone has probably experienced feeling overwhelmed about whi
Library & information science
A handy reference to the Korean Decimal Classification (KDC, 6th edition) used in Korean public and school libraries: how main classes, divisions, sections, and subdivisions work,
Journalism & communication
What does the press actually do for society? This article explains the main functions of the press, from providing information, acting as a watchdog, and shaping public opinion to
Film & media
What effects does a long take, filming one scene at length without editing, create? This article covers what a long take is, Bazin's ideas, realism and tension, examples such as Ro
Design
Texture has become an essential element in contemporary visual design and user experience (UX). Beyond being a visual element, texture brings physical qualities that we can actuall
Journalism & communication
A pseudo-event is an event planned and staged so that it will be reported and widely publicized, rather than one that happens on its own. This article covers the concept introduced
Tourism studies
Rural tourism in Korea has become an important social and economic activity that offers time for rest and healing to people weary of urban life. This resource examines the definiti
Business administration
Why is it so hard to switch carriers, airlines, or software even when a cheaper option exists? This piece explains switching costs, the three types identified by Burnham, Frels, an
Chemistry
Why don’t books on a shelf catch fire by themselves? Reactions must first climb an energy hill called activation energy. This piece covers the Arrhenius equation, why heat speeds r
Design
Affordance is the relationship in which an object’s physical and perceptual characteristics suggest what actions a user can take. This article covers its origins, perceived afforda
