Content Analysis Research Articles

영유아교육과정의 연구동향 분석: 2000년-2023년 학술지 논문을 중심으로

This study analyzed 1,055 journal articles listed in the Korea Citation Index (KCI) published from 2000 to 2023 to identify the trends and characteristics of early years (0-5 years) curriculum research and suggest ideas for future research. The analysis subjects were selected based on the research title, keywords, and contents, and content analysis was conducted according to three categories: research paradigm, topic, and methodology. The results of the analysis showed that research on early years curriculum has been continuously increasing since 2000, and in terms of research paradigm, the transition from the ‘empirical-analytical’ to the ‘interpretive’ paradigm was identified. It was also found that research on the post-reconceptual perspective has been increasing before and after the implementation of the 2019 Nuri Curriculum. In terms of research topics, research was conducted the most in the order of ‘comparison and analysis’, ‘implementation and practice’, ‘recognition and understanding’, and ‘development and design’ of the curriculum. In terms of methodology, ‘literature and theory’ research was conducted the most, and quantitative and qualitative research accounted for a similar proportion. The analysis results suggest that future research on early years curriculum should increase research based on critical and post-reconceptual perspectives, research on curriculum philosophy and theory, and development of various alternative research methodologies.

DigiSort: Smart Asset Organization

Abstract: The exponential growth of digital files in recent years has posed significant challenges in managing, organizing, and retrieving data efficiently. This paper introduces the Digital Asset Organizer (DAO), a robust solution designed to address these challenges by leveraging advanced categorization techniques. DAO intelligently classifies files into "Basic" and "Advanced" categories through multi-criteria evaluation, including file content analysis, size thresholds, and file extensions. By integrating a seamless web interface, users can upload files, specify organizational filters, and download categorized assets in compressed ZIP formats, enhancing portability and storage management. DAO's classification system incorporates keyword detection and metadata analysis, ensuring accuracy and adaptability across diverse file types. Its responsive design further allows users to access and organize assets from any device, streamlining workflows and reducing digital clutter. This innovative research represents a significant step toward simplifying digital asset management and lays a foundation for scalable and intelligent file handling systems

Ethical frameworks for AI in journalism: Balancing technological innovation and journalistic integrity

This study examined the moral dilemmas and ramifications of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into journalism, a discipline that is rapidly changing due to technology. Natural language processing and machine learning are two examples of AI technologies that have greatly improved journalistic practices by automating repetitive activities, enhancing data analysis, and opening up new narrative styles. But there are serious ethical challenges with this integration, such as algorithmic bias, editorial control loss, and transparency problems. The study used a qualitative research approach and evaluated case studies of AI applications in journalism using content analysis and ethical principles from top companies. The results demonstrated AI's dual effects on journalism. Although AI technologies streamline operations and increase accessibility, they also run the danger of strengthening social prejudices, undermining journalistic standards, and decreasing human supervision in editorial procedures. The New York Times and the BBC are two well-known examples of how to balance AI innovation with journalistic responsibility through openness and human monitoring. Disparities in acceptance around the globe and the absence of legally binding, situation-specific ethical frameworks, however, continue to be major obstacles. According to the study, integrating AI into journalism should be guided by a thorough ethical framework that prioritizes accountability, openness, diversity, and justice. Newsrooms and developers must work together to ensure ethical compliance, according to implementation rules, and continuous adaptation supported by dynamic assessment tools like audience feedback and ethical audits. In addition to tackling ethical challenges, this framework aims to uphold fundamental journalistic principles while utilizing AI's revolutionary potential, providing useful advice for encouraging creativity and trust in the changing media environment.

National critical infrastructure protection via supply chain security in the United States of America

The protection of critical infrastructure in the United States is vital for ensuring national security, economic stability, and public safety. As sectors such as energy, transportation, water, and communications become increasingly reliant on globalized supply chains, vulnerabilities to cyberattacks, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions have heightened. This study examines the role of secure supply chain practices, including vendor screening, technology integration, and adherence to regulatory frameworks, in mitigating risks to critical infrastructure. Through content and thematic analysis of secondary data, this research identifies key security measures, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and real-time monitoring, which enhance the resilience of supply chains. The study highlights the importance of cybersecurity, intermodal coordination, and geopolitical risk management in safeguarding infrastructure. Case studies, particularly the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, emphasize the need for proactive security measures, such as continuous monitoring, regular cybersecurity assessments, and improved stakeholder collaboration. The study provides strategic recommendations for strengthening supply chain security, including prioritizing vendor screening, adopting advanced technologies, enhancing intermodal coordination, and diversifying supply networks to mitigate geopolitical risks. These measures are essential for reinforcing the resilience, efficiency, and continuity of critical infrastructure in the face of evolving threats.

Data security strategies to avoid data breaches in modern information systems

Introduction: Cyber threats are constantly increasing in severity and targeting organizations in all industries, and result in loss of valuable data and a decline in stakeholders’ confidence. Advanced information systems positively impact overall organizational operations and functionality but bring new opportunities that adversaries seek. This research article seeks to look at how organizations can enhance data protection and prevent breaches in modern technology landscapes. Materials and Methods: An initial search and screener was done on selected journal article from the year 2015-2024 that was peer reviewed, industry report, and case study. The conceptual framework combined the theoretical approach to data breaches, malware attacks, and cybercriminal motives with factors, such as users’ perceptions, legal requirements. Data from 22 original papers were subject to a qualitative content analysis approach, and thematic synthesis was used to determine common patterns in security practices, threats, and risk management mechanisms. Results: The analysis revealed several key themes: 1) The major importance of security awareness training as the key to strengthening the human factor which is the weakest link in the context of data protection. 2) The validity of the layer defense principle that entailed a combination of technical measures and sound policies and procedures. 3) The role of encryption, access controls, and data minimization to protect information and data that is more important today than ever before. 4) Threat Intelligence and incident response planning to detect the breaches in advance before the threat actors begin executing the attack. 5) The role of AI and machine learning as threats and as the possibility to identify and prevent threats while using their opportunities for data analysis in cybersecurity. Discussion: The results imply that the protection of information should be an organizational, risk management approach with current and future threats in mind. However, while technical measures must be adopted, so too must the emphasis be placed on promotion of a security-aware culture as well as the adherence to regulatory requirements. The research indicates areas for future development, with specific emphasis on the issues of insider threats and protection of information in cloud and IoT contexts. Drawbacks include the fact that technological advancements are rather fast, which makes it difficult for academic publications to keep up with them. Additionally, there could be situations when certain industries fail to report breaches. Conclusion: Preventing data breaches in today’s information systems, therefore, cannot be addressed through a single solution that involves merely the application of people, processes or technology, but rather through a holistic approach oriented towards the integration of the three aspects. Organizations need to be creative about the issue and adopt emerging technologies that address existing and fundamental security risks. Further research should focus on the effects of AI-based threats calculate the return of security investments, and establish guidelines for data protection specific to industries.

Gender influence on business students’ expectations for sustainability transformations in higher education: a cross-national study

Purpose This study aims to examine how male and female students’ sustainability expectations of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) differ in various cultural contexts. Design/methodology/approach Based on a sample of 239 business students from the USA and Germany, a mixed qualitative-quantitative research design is employed combining content analysis and Kano analysis to examine gender- and country-different students’ sustainability expectations. Findings Female students across countries have higher sustainability expectations than males. Gender equality and inclusion are more important to female than male students. While male students considered most attributes as indifferent, female students in the US considered many sustainability attributes as one-dimensional, and those in Germany considered production and consumption and equity and inclusion as must-be attributes. Research limitations/implications A larger, more representative sample could provide deeper insights into students’ sustainability expectations. The Kano model may not fully capture the complexity of these expectations due to its reliance on predefined definitions. More comprehensive and dynamic approaches are needed to understand and predict students’ sustainability expectations. Practical implications Grouping HEIs’ sustainability transformation attributes based on students’ basic, performance and excitement needs supports quality and expectation management at HEIs by prioritizing measures and aligning sustainability communication. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to apply Kano analysis to examine and compare students’ future-oriented normative sustainability expectations of their HEIs across different gender groups and countries. It enables more profound and realistic insights into barriers and enablers of HEIs’ sustainability transformations and highlights how unmet expectations can impact stakeholder behavior across different country contexts.

The Promotion of Oral Nicotine Pouches for Non-Smoking Cessation Purposes on TikTok.

Oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) are increasingly prevalent among young people and feature widely within social media content. This study systematically analyzes the most viewed videos on TikTok relating to ZYN (the most popular ONP, manufactured by a subsidiary of Philip Morris International) to understand their content sentiment and patterns, as well as the demographics and potential commercial biases of their creators. We used an Apify scraper in July 2024 to collect URLs and metadata for the top 100 most viewed videos on TikTok under the #ZYN hashtag. Profiles of content creators, plus their externally linked sites, were examined for commercial connections to ONP entities. We then undertook an inductive manifest content analysis. The top 100 TikTok videos identified garnered over 400 million views and over 3.8 million shares. 10.3% (n=9) of content creators had an external link to a website which sold ONPs. Videos predominantly indicated positive sentiment towards ZYN products or other ONPs (79%), and portrayed young men enthusing about the products, often employing humour. ZYN products featured directly in 71% of videos. Few videos contained disclaimers or warnings about potential risks of ONPs and only 5% portrayed ZYN as a vaping or smoking cessation tool. Our findings suggest the most widely viewed content relating to ZYN on TikTok is overwhelmingly positive in sentiment, commonly featuring young men and often portraying ONP use in a humorous context, minimising risks. Many content creators actively sell ONP products through TikTok, some overtly and some via external links. ZYN oral nicotine pouches are presented positively and primarily for recreational purposes on TikTok. Few videos referenced ZYN for smoking cessation purposes or mentioned the risks of nicotine. Nearly 10% of the creators linked their profile to an external website selling oral nicotine pouches, which appears inconsistent with TikTok's policies. The use of humour and downplaying or omission of addiction and health risks across most of the sample echoes marketing efforts by the tobacco industry to present oral nicotine pouches as fun and safe.

Trophic ecology of squids in the Benguela Upwelling System elucidated by combining stomach content, stable isotope and fatty acid analyses

Squids occur worldwide in marine ecosystems and play a major role in pelagic food webs by connecting lower and higher trophic levels. Their high feeding intensities and pronounced diel vertical migrations make squids important components of nutrient cycles in marine ecosystems. This study assessed the trophic position and nutritional ecology of a squid species assemblage in the Benguela Upwelling System (BUS) by combining stomach content, stable isotope and fatty acid trophic marker analyses. Samples were collected in the northern (nBUS) and southern (sBUS) BUS in austral spring 2021. A total of 20 squid species from eleven families were identified. Stomach content analyses showed that squid species preyed on a variety of organisms ranging from crustaceans to lanternfishes (Myctophidae) and flying squids (Ommastrephidae). Stable isotope analyses revealed significant differences in δ15N values of small squids (dorsal mantle length < 10 cm) between the two subsystems, but none in those of large squids (dorsal mantle length > 10 cm). Trophic levels ranged from 2.2 to 5.0. Isotopic niche width was widest in the families Ommastrephidae and Cranchiidae. Principal component analyses of fatty acid compositions displayed distinct clusters separating squid families and different prey taxa. This study shows that nBUS and sBUS squids exploit a large variety of pelagic prey organisms and that trophic differences are primarily dependent on squid species and size. The results emphasize the squids’ importance as interlinking element in pelagic food webs and their key function in energy transfer between epi- and mesopelagic layers.

Nurse Perspectives on Labor Union Participation Prior to Implementation of a Collective Bargaining Agreement: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Patient advocacy is a duty for professional nurses; however, not all nurses are empowered to advocate for meeting patients' needs. Participation in labor unions may serve as a venue for nurses with limited institutional decision-making authority to advocate for patient needs; however, unionization can be a time-intensive and fraught process. Purpose: This study examined how nurses participating in a new union in an urban United States hospital described their reasons for participating in a labor union during collective bargaining. Methods: Content analysis of participant's interviews that took place between January and March 2023, after the nurses voted to unionize and collective bargaining had commenced but progress had stalled, and before additional actions (e.g., informational picketing, labor strikes) were authorized by union members. Findings: Content analysis generated three themes: (a) systemic barriers to advocacy, (b) unionization as an advocacy method, and (c) professional empowerment through unionization. Nurses in this study perceived barriers to meeting patient care needs that were insufficiently addressed prior to unionization. They described their motivation to participate in the union due to their desire to advocate despite adversity and finding empowerment through union activities. Implications for Practice: This study highlights the need for equity in decision-making authority and greater opportunities for nurses to effect workplace changes.

Reforming legal and regulatory structure of public–private partnerships in Sri Lanka

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the current practices and deficiencies in the legal and regulatory structure of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in Sri Lanka and explore recommended practices by international model laws and guidelines addressing such deficiencies.Design/methodology/approachFirstly, a desk study review was conducted to explore the current practices of PPP in Sri Lanka. Secondly, nine expert interviews were conducted to comprehend further current PPP practices and identify the deficiencies of legal and regulatory structure of PPP in Sri Lanka, and content analysis was used to analyse the interviews findings. Finally, international model laws and guidelines were reviewed to explore recommended best practices.FindingsThe research explored non-existence of a national PPP policy, lack of clarity of executing a project’s preliminary affordability, and lack of guidance on risk assessment and feasibility studies as current major deficiencies of PPP legal and regulatory structure in Sri Lanka. Further, findings showed that setting-up two project governance structures, a steering committee and a project team, and develop clear guidelines and standard forms can be adapted to strengthen the PPP legal and regulatory structure.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of this study may be useful to policy makers in tracing essential reforms to PPP legal and regulatory structure. This study is limited to legal and regulatory structure of first three phases of the PPP project life cycle: project identification, project preparation and project procurement.Originality/valueThis paper establishes a novel framework to visualise the current practices and deficiencies in the PPP legal and regulatory framework in Sri Lanka, and the way of incorporating recommended practices by international model laws and guidelines for its future reformations.

Public opinions on social media: how to become a trustworthy leader in times of crisis

PurposeThe study compares public opinions toward several heads of state in times of crisis across countries, especially during the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Although recent studies have primarily addressed public sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic, critical international conflicts continue to impact economic and political dynamics that need warrant examination.Design/methodology/approachUsing social media data, this study utilizes content and sentiment analysis to assess public perceptions of leaders’ actions and communication strategies.FindingsFindings indicate that most leaders elicited predominantly negative sentiment, with only two leaders viewed favorably.Originality/valueA notable contribution of this study is the identification of communication patterns as pivotal in shaping public trust; leaders who failed to articulate a clear shared vision faced heightened negative sentiment, as ineffective communication fostered public distrust and anxiety. Although principles of ethical political leadership were observed in some responses, this study underscores that ethical leadership alone is insufficient. Transparent and strategic communication, particularly during crises, emerges as essential to aligning public perception and fostering trust, highlighting its importance as a core component of effective leadership in international conflicts.

Designing an online BCI forum: insights from researchers and end-users.

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can support non-muscular communication and device control for severely paralyzed people. However, efforts that directly involve potential or actual end-users and address their individual needs are scarce, demonstrating a translational gap. An online BCI forum supported by the BCI Society could initiate and sustainably strengthen interactions between BCI researchers and end-users to bridge this gap. We interviewed six severely paralyzed individuals and surveyed 121 BCI researchers to capture their opinions and wishes concerning an online BCI forum. Data were analyzed with a mixed-method quantitative and qualitative content analysis. All end-users and most researchers (83%) reported an interest in participating in an online BCI forum. Rating questions and open comments to identify design aspects included what should be featured most prominently, how people would get engaged in the online BCI forum, and which pitfalls should be considered. Responses support establishing an online BCI forum to serve as a meaningful resource for the entire BCI community.

Strategies for Fidelity Monitoring a Solution-Focused Brief Intervention in a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Integrated Care (IC) models have increased, but the current mechanisms to analyze the efficacy and fidelity of behavioral interventions within IC models are limited. A mixed methods concurrent process evaluation was used within the context of a randomized clinical trial to assess intervention fidelity for a Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) intervention implemented within an IC model. A qualitative content analysis was conducted to develop a participant survey and charting template for the SFBT intervention. Quantitative data were collected through (1) participant surveys, (2) interventionist self-report surveys, and (3) data from participant charts. Descriptive statistics and repeated measures ANOVA were used to analyze quantitative data. Data triangulation was used to present findings. The average SFBT intervention was 24.6min and 33/34 (97%) of participants in the intervention group completed all 3 SFBT sessions. Most visits were weekly follow-ups (53.9%), followed by biweekly (28.2%) and then 3-week follow-ups (5.1%). The interventionist used session templates and a self-report checklist to monitor intervention integrity. Those in the intervention group had increased growth regarding Solution-focused core constructs (a scale created by the authors) when compared to the treatment-as-usual group (F [1, 64] = 22.7, p < 0.001): mean difference, 15.1 [95% CI 11.2 to 18.9]. Our study examined fidelity comprehensively and provides a foundation for studies interested in fidelity monitoring of SFBT interventions as well as behavioral interventions within IC models. Trial Registration: The study was pre-registered at ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05838222 on 01/05/2023.

Policy, practice and skill development: a study of Kazakhstan’s higher education landscape

PurposeAs part of this larger project, this paper aims to understand the possible shortcomings of the university-level education system in skill development that may be the reason for low adult proficiency in the country.Design/methodology/approachTo answer the question, national policy document reviews and semi-structured interviews with faculty members in four different universities were conducted. The aim for policy review was to understand how graduate skills are constructed policy-wise which is further explored through faculty perception of how skills are formed in practice at the university level. The latter is also thought to shed light on perceived shortcomings of skills development which would let us understand the relationship between university system training and low adult skill proficiency indicators in the country. Qualitative inductive analysis was used to analyze the data.FindingsResults indicate that Kazakhstan’s shift to competency-based education following its 2010 Bologna Declaration adoption has posed challenges, particularly in transitioning from traditional teaching methods to competency-based learning. This transition, compounded by curriculum overload from the previous paradigm, hinders effective skill-based teaching. The country’s recent focus on lifelong learning underscores the need to enhance the population’s skills through quality programs. Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach from policymakers and practitioners, emphasizing holistic skill development and lifelong learning.Research limitations/implicationsPotential limitation is that the data only reflects staff perceptions and further detailed content analysis of the current university curriculum and compulsory subjects syllabus along with the historical analysis of policies and university curriculum to understand the change would shed more light into the possible shortcomings in university education that potentially influences adult proficiency level in the country.Originality/valueThis paper is sought to contribute to the limited scholarly discussion on the issues around skill development at the university level in the context of developing countries which would inform policymakers and practitioners in similar contexts to understand the factors behind low adult skills.

Self-reported determinants for subjective financial distress: a qualitative interview study with German cancer patients

ObjectivesPatient-reported financial effects of a tumour disease in a universal healthcare setting are a multidimensional phenomenon. Actual and anticipated objective financial burden caused by direct medical and non-medical costs as...

Practitioners’ perspective: a mixed-methods study on dealing with suicidality from the perspective of oncological healthcare professionals

PurposeHealthcare professionals (HCPs) play a critical role in suicide prevention and clinical guidelines recommend inquiring about suicidality as part of medical history and diagnosis. Emerging evidence indicates a lack of implementation of such policies in clinical practice. However, to date, no comprehensive mixed-methods study has examined this issue in the field of oncology.MethodsA preregistered mixed-methods study was conducted with oncological HCPs (N = 20) from various professions, using semi-structured interviews and validated questionnaires. Employing an explorative theory-generating approach, qualitative content analysis was applied to the interviews. The different data sources are integrated and contrasted. Comparisons according to sociodemographic variables (profession, age, and gender) and frequency distributions were used to examine the questionnaire data.ResultsMost HCPs reported direct or indirect experiences with suicidality in cancer patients. Nineteen HCPs did not routinely explore suicidality, of whom five reported not inquiring about it at all. Those who explored suicidality were more confident, less emotionally overwhelmed and reported higher subjective knowledge. HCPs also differed regarding their endorsement of suicide myths.ConclusionThe study highlights difficulties with active suicide exploration and differences among HCPs. Integrating these findings into education and training could improve HCPs’ skills and reduce disparities, supporting successful suicide prevention.

Secondary amputation: a qualitative study of quality of life in patients after primary limb salvage surgery and after later ablative sarcoma treatment.

This study focuses on how patients experience the time following amputation after primary limb salvage surgery due to musculoskeletal malignancies. Limb salvage is state of the art in the treatment of musculoskeletal tumours. Nonetheless, in some cases, limb salvage can become problematic over time, resulting in poorer limb function and septic outcomes. This raises the question of whether amputation is indicated sooner rather than later. Patients who have undergone secondary amputation might retrospectively prefer a different approach. Interview study. Patients who underwent primary limb salvage surgery followed by later ablative sarcoma treatment. Semi-structured interviews and the standardized "Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility" questionnaire were conducted. Interviews were analysed according to Mayring content analysis method. Amputation is perceived as an improvement after a long course of illness with little quality of life. By enhancing the amputation environment and providing detailed information regarding quality of life afterwards, emotional pressure could be reduced and patient satisfaction improved. Surgical options for ablation should be openly communicated earlier when consulting patients experiencing recurrent complications that might eventually lead to amputation. Supporting factors that subsequently may help to improve quality of life after amputation were further identified.

Willingness to donate eyes and associated factors among adults in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach

ObjectiveThis study intended to assess willingness to donate eyes and associated factors among adults in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia.Methods and analysisThis study used a triangulated phenomenological mixed-methods design, involving 1293...

Women Ridesharing Drivers' Responses to Sexual Violence on the Job: The Role of Confrontation.

One critical area where sexual violence has been underexplored is in the ridesharing industry in the United States, where women drivers frequently must interact with unknown male passengers. Sexual violence against them is categorized as technology-facilitated gender-based violence in the online to offline world, where services such as transportation are ordered through an online app and result in a person-to-person interaction once the driver picks the passenger up. Since ridesharing drivers are mostly independent contractors, they do not have at their disposal traditional legal and strong organizational remedies to address sexual violence; moreover, like all victims of violence, these methods usually can only be accessed after the incident has taken place. Instead, in the moment of sexual violence, they must often utilize informal methods at their disposal, including confrontational and nonconfrontational coping tools. This study uses qualitative content analysis methods on a survey of 32 ridesharing drivers (31 women and 1 nonbinary individual) who described 69 cases of sexual violence. It found that confrontational responses dominated, including the following: verbal opposition sometimes paired with physicality; canceling the ride, threatening to stop the ride, and actually stopping the ride; and threatening to attack the perpetrator, actually attacking the perpetrator, and threatening to involve the police. Less common nonconfrontational responses included emotional reactions; other strategies in this category involved ignoring the perpetrator, joking with the perpetrator, and changing the conversational subject. This study has important implications for understanding the contextual environment where confrontation is prevalent and strongly points to additional needed safeguards for drivers, passenger education campaigns, as well as app-based transportation corporate reform.

Rethinking housekeeping job quality: insights from hotel housekeepers and managers

ABSTRACT This study explored how hotel housekeepers perceived their job quality. A mixed-method approach was employed to gather insights from 645 Taiwanese hotel housekeepers. Follow-up interviews were conducted with sixteen senior human resources managers and executive housekeepers. The content analysis revealed twelve common factors influencing hotel housekeepers’ positive or negative perceptions of their jobs. The housekeeping job quality paradigm developed from this study indicates that, despite being perceived as undesirable, housekeepers can maintain a positive view of their work when their physiological and psychological needs are met. Managers believe that the role of hotel housekeeping will become increasingly important in the future. It is expected that the housekeeping staffing shortage will worsen. They suggested that addressing the needs of housekeepers, raising their salaries, and adopting management practices that respect employees are essential to maintaining a sustainable workforce.