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대표적인 카토그램 맵핑 기법 중 하나인 확산 카토그램(diffusion cartogram)은 물리학의 선형 확산 이론 을 활용한 Gastner-Newman 방법론을 통해 맵핑된다. 확산 카토그램은 모든 면적에서 현상 값의 밀도가 균등하 도록 영역을 왜곡시키는 방법으로 시각적인 강조를 만들어낸다. 이러한 방법으로 왜곡된 형상들은 방향과 크기를 지니는 흐름의 모습을 띈다는 시각적 특징을 지닌다. 이에 착안하여, 본 연구는 확산 카토그램 맵핑 방법으로 공간 상에서 물리적으로 확산해나가는 현상의 이동 예측 경로를 강도와 방향을 강조하여 시각화하기 위해 응용 될 수 있 음을 제시한다. 이를 두 가지 전염 확산의 사례에 적용하였고, 해당 사례들을 통해 가상의 조건 하에서 예측되는 확 산의 방향 및 강도를 시각적으로 강조하여 구현하기 위한 확산 카토그램 적용의 가능성을 제시해볼 수 있었다.

Diffusion cartogram is one of the representative cartogram mapping techniques, suggested by Gastner and Newman in 2004. It utilizes the linear diffusion theory of physics. Diffusion cartogram distorts the shapes of spatial regions to make densities in every area become equal. Shapes made in this way have a visual feature similar to liquid flows having direction and magnitude. This study suggests that with these unique visual characteristics diffusion cartogram have, the mapping technique can be applied to visualize the predicted route of phenomenon occurring epidemically in spaces by emphasizing its intensity and direction. It was demonstrated in two cases of epidemic diffusion phenomenon. From these cases, the possibility of application of this diffusion cartogram making method to visually emphasize the direction and intensity of predicted movement under virtual conditions is suggested.

This paper presents a qualitative study on the process involved in decision-making and problem-solving during part-time jobs of Vietnamese students in Daegu University (DU), South Korea. The research employed the concept of muddling through which was developed by Lindblom (Lindblom, 1959, 1979). The results found that Vietnamese students in DU coped with a range of unpredicted challenges at workplaces by a process involved in psychological unease and adaptation. The double roles of both student migrants and non-regular/low-wage workers have greatly influenced on their responses to hardships in working part-time.

The philosophies and moral motives presented in Buddhist teachings relates to the spirit of ecological mentalities. The responsibilities of Buddhist monks in alleviating the sufferings in human world also regards to the natural environments. Contemporary Buddhist settings, especially in Thailand, have increase interest in heightening the awareness and activities for eco-centric movements. Noticeable from the late eighties, the ecologically-active monks have been characterized to engage in conservation projects for the protection of local forests and the interests of forest occupants. Active participations and interactions with the state-industrial powers play dominant role in this type of movement. In this paper, details of how socially-active groups contribute to the efficacy of the environmental conservation in the settings with immense deforestation impacts. Infomation detailing the emergence of ecological movements in Thailand and the defining concept of Educative-Activism play a role in introducing the traits and the settings of Buddhist Monks. Throughout the paper, Buddhist-based strategies of tree ordination will be presented and be discussed to indicate its contribution to establishing reforestation and limit deforestation. How this and its related measures tie into the governmentally-claimed of forest increase in the period of 2000s will be explored throughout this study.