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아시아 ㆍ태평양제국 타이어산업전망

  • Lee, Gwang-Jae
    • The tire
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    • s.129
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    • pp.33-44
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    • 1987
  • 본자료는 Exxon Chemical Asia Pacific Ltd. 에서 조사한 2000년대까지의 아시아 태평양제국 자전차 및 오토바이용 타이어ㆍ튜브산업의 실적 및 전망에 대한 '86년도 리포트에서 발췌요약한 것이다. 특히 본고에서는 각국별 자전차 및 오토바이의 생산ㆍ출하, 보유대수 및 년도별 폐차현황을 추정하여 타이어 및 튜브의 장기수급전망을 조사분석 하였다.

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Meteorological Mechanisms Associated with Long-range Transport of Asian Dust Observed at the West Coast of North America in April 2001

  • Song Sang-Keun;Kim Yoo-Keun;Moon Yun-Seob
    • Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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    • v.20 no.E1
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    • pp.1-14
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    • 2004
  • Meteorological mechanisms in association with long-range transport of Asian dust in April 2001 have been investigated using weather maps, satellite images, TOMS and surface $PM_{10}$ data, backward trajectories, plus modeling output results (geopotential heights, horizontal wind vectors, potential temperatures, and streamlines). The results indicated that long -range transport of Asian dust to the west coast of North America was associated with strong westerlies between the Aleutian low and the Pacific high acting as a conveyor belt. Accelerating westerly flows due to cyclogenesis at the source regions over East Asia transported pollution from the continent to the central Pacific. When the system reached the Aleutian Islands, the intensity of troughs and the westerlies were amplified in the North Pacific. Thereafter the winds between the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific Ocean were more intensified from the air flow transport of the conveyor belt. Consequently, the strong wind in the conveyor belt enhanced the dust transport from the Pacific Ocean to the west coast of North America. This was evidenced by $PM_{10}$ concentration (maximum of about $100{\mu}g\;m^{-3}$) observed In California. Further evidence of the dust transport was found through the observation of satellite images, the distribution of TOMS aerosol index, and the analyses of streamlines and backward trajectories.

Teaching Indigenous Students With Developmental Disabilities: Embedding the Cultural Practices of Dance, Movement, and Music in Pedagogy

  • Jegatheesan, Brinda;Ornelles, Cecily;Sheehey, Patricia;Elliot, Emma
    • Child Studies in Asia-Pacific Contexts
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 2017
  • The rich cultural backgrounds and practices of children from native cultures are often absent in classroom instruction, as teachers might feel that they have inadequate knowledge and backgrounds in the unique practices of these populations. Historically, children from native cultures have had challenging educational experiences and poor educational outcomes. To address these challenges, we propose a Family and Culture Based (FCB) framework that draws from family-centered practice, asset-based practice, and culturally responsive pedagogy. This article describes the three steps of the FCB framework, which uses a teacher-as-learner approach to instruct students from native cultures by engaging teachers in reflection, gaining knowledge about the cultural practices of the family and community, and integrating the new knowledge into practice. We use a Pacific Islands case (Native Hawaiian family) and a Pacific Northwest case (First Nations family) to illustrate the potential benefits of using the FCB framework with indigenous students.

Overview of Cancer Registration Research in the Asian Pacific from 2008-2013

  • Moore, Malcolm A.
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.14 no.8
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    • pp.4461-4484
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    • 2013
  • Cancer registration provides a firm basis for cancer control efforts and research into changing patterns of incidence, mortality, survival and prevalence is of obvious importance. Most of the countries of Asia have already published relevant data although the level of coverage and accuracy do vary a great deal both between and within countries. The present review concerns the relevant literature for the period 2008-2013, focusing on the types of research conducted and the conclusions that can be drawn with regard to what should be done in the future to translate the information available into effective intervention efforts to reduce the burden of disease. A major emphasis has been on determining variation in incidence and mortality/survival on the basis of ethnicity and socioeconomic as well as geographical background, as well as trends over time, either for cancer in general or specific organ sites. In addition a small number of papers focused on methodological, quality and cancer control issues, very pertinent to the future development of cancer registry based research.

First Record of Ulva pertusa Kjellman (Ulvales, Chlorophyta) in the Pacific Coast of Mexico

  • Aguilar-Rosasl, Racal;Aguilar-Rosas, Luis E.;Shimada, Satoshi
    • ALGAE
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.201-207
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    • 2008
  • Based on samplings during 2006-2007 on the intertidal zone of Playa Tampico, Eréndira and Punta Baja, Baja California, Ulva pertusa Kjellman (Ulvales, Chlorophyta) was recorded for the first time for the Pacific coast of Mexico. An alga native to Asia, U. pertusa has just recently been recorded in the southern coast of California (USA). The identification of U. pertusa was based on the observation of the morphology and reproductive characters of the collected specimens. Furthermore, the species identity was confirmed by molecular comparison between nuclearencoded ITS2 sequences of the Mexican samples and those of other Ulva species in GenBnak data. Habitat and distribution of U. pertusa along the Pacific coast of North America are also described. Considering our new report of its occurrence in Mexico, we conclude that U. pertusa is expanding its geographical distribution by trans-ocean introductions.

Adolescent Perceptions of Social Media in a Pacific Rim Community

  • Holmes, Robyn M.;Liden, Sharon;Shin, Lisa
    • Child Studies in Asia-Pacific Contexts
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.81-103
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    • 2013
  • This study explored social media use among 50 adolescents attending a public high school in a non-Western community. Adolescents participated in focus group interviews and completed a written self-report survey. Findings revealed that these teenagers use electronic communication forms such as phone texting and social networking sites to connect with friends and family. They show a preference for Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, do not engage in risky Internet behavior, and acknowledge both positive and negative aspects of electronic communication forms. In addition, their selection of electronic communication forms is dependent upon several factors that include the strength of the relationship and type of discourse exchange. For example, they reserve phone texting and cell use, which are more private communication mediums for family and friends. Electronic communication did not replace face-to-face interactions; rather it complemented and extended those interactions. Findings support existing literature on adolescent social media use and those shared with other collectivist cultural groups.

TIPEX (Tropical Indo-Pacific water transport and ecosystem monitoring EXperiment) Program (태평양-인도양 해양순환 연구 프로그램)

  • Jeon, Dongchull;Kim, Eung;Shin, Chang Woong;Kim, Cheol-Ho;Kug, Jong Seong;Lee, Jae Hak;Lee, Youn-Ho;Kim, Suk Hyun
    • Ocean and Polar Research
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.259-272
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    • 2013
  • One of the factors influencing the climate around Korea is the oceanic-atmospheric variability in the tropical region between the eastern Indian and the western Pacific Oceans. Lack of knowledge about the air-sea interaction in the tropical Indo-Pacific region continues to make it problematic forecasting the ocean climate in the East Asia. The 'Tropical Indo-Pacific water transport and ecosystem monitoring EXperiment (TIPEX)' is a program for monitoring the ocean circulation variability between Pacific and Indian Oceans and for improving the accuracy of future climate forecasting. The main goal of the TIPEX program is to quantify the climate and ocean circulation change between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. The contents of the program are 1) to observe the mixing process of different water masses and water transport in the eastern Indian and the western Pacific, 2) to understand the large-scale oceanic-climatic variation including El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)/Warm Pool/Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO)/Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), and 3) to monitor the biogeochemical processes, material flux, and biological changes due to the climate change. In order to effectively carry out the monitoring program, close international cooperation and the proper co-work sharing of tasks between China, Japan, Indonesia, and India as well as USA is required.