• Advances in nano research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.37-47
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• 2022

In this paper, the non-linear static analysis of Timoshenko nanobeams consisting of bi-directional functionally graded material (BFGM) with immovable ends is investigated. The scratching in the FG nanobeam mid-plane, is the source of nonlinearity of the bending problems. The nonlocal theory is used to investigate the non-linear static deflection of nanobeam. In order to simplify the formulation, the problem formulas is derived according to the physical middle surface. The Hamilton principle is employed to determine governing partial differential equations as well as boundary conditions. Moreover, the differential quadrature method (DQM) and direct iterative method are applied to solve governing equations. Present results for non-linear static deflection were compared with previously published results in order to validate the present formulation. The impacts of the nonlocal factors, beam length and material property gradient on the non-linear static deflection of BFG nanobeams are investigated. It is observed that these parameters are vital in the value of the non-linear static deflection of the BFG nanobeam.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.37-46
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• 2022

최근 COVID-19 바이러스로 인한 대유행으로 우리 사회와 환경, 그리고 기업의 역할과 평가가 변화하고 있다. 기업은 사회적 책임 활동과 함께 투명한 경영활동의 ESG와 같은 비재무적 요소가 평가의 기준이 되고 있다. 이에 따라 본 논문에서는 기업에서의 ESG 개념과 ESG 평가의 중요성과 기업과의 상관관계를 살펴보고, 향후 기업의 ESG 관리 필요성에 대해 살펴보기로 한다. 이를 위해 ESG경영을 가장 잘 실천하고 있는 유통업계의 기업 가운데 하나인 CU를 선정하여 CU의 ESG경영에 대해 깊이 있는 사례연구를 수행하였다. CU는 E, S, G의 전 분야로 나뉘어 전 분야가 적극적으로 활동하며 변화하는 환경과 사회적 요구에 유연하게 대처하고 있었다. 특히 CU가 가장 집중하는 환경관리가 고객들의 실제 소비 증가에 힘입어 성공적인 성과를 거둔 것으로 확인되었다. CU 의 ESG 경영 활동은 현재 진행 중이며 앞으로의 향후 과제이기도 하다. 본 논문을 통하여 ESG 경영을 선도하는 기업으로서 고민과 노력, 실천활동을 공유하고 사회적 책임을 다하는 기업으로 성장하는 과정을 살펴보고 타기업들에게도 실무적인 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 기대할 수 있을 것이다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.91-101
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• 2018

Purpose - This study compares the management efficiency of retailers in China, Korea and other global countries. China's retail industry is experiencing a recession. In order to strengthen the competitiveness of retailers, it is necessary to manage the efficiency. Therefore, we analyzed the management efficiency of Chinese retailers as well as Korea and global retailers who are competing with Chinese retailers. Research design, data, and methodology - The DEA(Data Envelopment Analysis) carried out for evaluating the relative efficiency of multiple DMUs (decision making units) with homogeneity. Data were collected from the American Retail Trade Association (2017). In those distributors' data, 5 of China and 5 of Korea and 10 of other global countries' analyzed. CCR and BCC analysis were performed to determine the cause of the inefficiency of DMUs by measuring the technical efficiency, pure technology efficiency and scale efficiency. Result - Among the 20 retail distributors, Costco, Kroger (Global), Eland World, BGF(Korea) are operating efficiently. Chinese retailers are operating inefficiently. Retailers' CRS status means the growth rate of input is equal to the growth rate of output. In the case of DRS status, the ratio of output to input variable is much smaller. In order to improve inefficiency, reducing input variables can be a solution. For the firms in IRS status, the rate of increase in output is relative greater than the input. That means efficiency is good condition. The analysis result shows that most retailers are showing DRS status especially Chinese retailers. Scale efficiency is a major cause of inefficiency rather than pure technology efficiency. It is recommended for ineffective retailers to reduce inputs to become efficient retailers. Otherwise, retrain existing employees or introducing advanced technologies to increase the output. Conclusions - Most of Chinese retailers are operating inefficiently which caused by the excessive investment in the inputs. On the other hand, Other global retailers are analyzed to be efficient by DEA. In this study, benchmarking targets of some retailers' suggested to improve the management efficiency especially in inputs.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제80권3호
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• pp.255-264
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• 2017

Background:N-acetyl transferase (NAT) inactivates the pro-drug isoniazid (INH) to N-acetyl INH through a process of acetylation, and confers low-level resistance to INH in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). Similar to NAT of MTB, NAT2 in humans performs the same function of acetylation. Rapid acetylators, may not respond to INH treatment efficiently, and could be a potential risk factor, for the development of INH resistance in humans. Methods: To understand the contribution of NAT of MTB and NAT2 of humans in developing INH resistance using in silico approaches, in this study, the wild type (WT) and mutant (MT)-NATs of MTB, and humans, were modeled and docked, with substrates and product (acetyl CoA, INH, and acetyl INH). The MT models were built, using templates 4BGF of MTB, and 2PFR of humans. Results: On the basis of docking results of MTB-NAT, it can be suggested that in comparison to the WT, binding affinity of MT-G207R, was found to be lower with acetyl CoA, and higher with acetyl-INH and INH. In case of MT-NAT2 from humans, the pattern of score with respect to acetyl CoA and acetyl-INH, was similar to MT-NAT of MTB, but revealed a decrease in INH score. Conclusion: In MTB, MT-NAT revealed high affinity towards acetyl-INH, which can be interpreted as increased formation of acetyl-INH, and therefore, may lead to INH resistance through inactivation of INH. Similarly, in MT-NAT2 (rapid acetylators), acetylation occurs rapidly, serving as a possible risk factor for developing INH resistance in humans.

• Journal of Species Research
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• 제12권spc2호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2023

Several genera belonging to the family Acetobacteraceae were generally considered to be acetic acid bacteria (AAB) which produce acetic acid from alcohols using an oxidation pathway. Some species of the family Acetobacteraceae have been of interest to the industry due to their capability to produce vinegar. In 2018-2020, several bacterial strains were isolated from plants, fruits and vinegar in various regions of the Republic of Korea. Based on the 16S rRNA gene sequences, seven species classified into the family Acetobacteraceae were found to be ones unrecorded in the Republic of Korea, including two Asaia species, one Gluconacetobacter species, three Gluconobacter species and one Komagataeibacter species. As a result, we report Asaia lannensis AF11C3 (=KACC 22050) isolated from plant Chrysanthemum zawadskii, Asaia platycodi AF15C2 (=KACC 22051) isolated from plant Isodon inflexus, Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens C23-3 (=KACC 22064) isolated from fruit of Pyrus pyrifolia, Gluconobacter cerinus BGF2-R2 (=KACC 22053) isolated from fruit of Prunus armeniaca, Gluconobacter kondonii FR39A4 (=KACC 22388) isolated from persimmon fruit, Gluconobacter thailandicus FR36C4 (=KACC 22057) isolated from fruit of Pseudocydonia sinensis and Komagataeibacter melaceti SPV-2 (=KACC 22058) isolated from potato vinegar.

• 자원ㆍ환경경제연구
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.217-238
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• 2023

현재 한국의 자동차세는 자동차의 배기량에 일정 세율을 곱해 부과된다. 그러나 현행 제도는 온실가스 감축이라는 당면 과제를 반영하지 못하고 있다는 지적을 받으며 개정의 필요성이 제기되고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 배기량과 CO₂ 배출량 간 확인되는 양의 관계에 주목하여, 평균 CO₂ 배출량을 고려한 자동차세의 적정 세율을 산출하고자 한다. 이를 위해 우선, 2020년 기준으로 자동차 배기량별 평균 CO₂ 배출량을 이용해 배기량별 연간 평균 CO₂ 배출량(kg/대) 을 추정하였다. 여기에 IMF(2019)가 제안한 CO₂ 배출량 1톤당 75달러를 기준세율로 고려해 복수의 시나리오를 분석했다. 특히, 균일한 75달러의 탄소세를 부과했을 때와 배기량별 CO₂ 배출량에 기반해 누진세를 부과했을 때를 비교했다. 분석 결과에 의하면, IMF가 제안한 기준세율을 한국에 그대로 적용하는 것은 세수 감소 등의 영향으로 쉽지 않으며, 현행 자동차세에 따른 세수 규모 유지, 온실가스 감축효과, 선진국의 자동차세 개편 동향 등을 고려해 정교하게 설계해야 한다는 점을 확인했다. 예를 들어, 한국에서 판매되는 대표적인 소형차량인 기아자동차의 K3(1,598cc)를 기준으로 현행 제도와 비교해보면, 현행 제도에서는 약 22만 원, IMF에 따른 동일세율과 누진세 부과 시에는 각각 약 7.9만 원과 약 8.3만 원, 영국 자동차세를 참고한 누진세 부과 시에는 약 24만 원 정도의 세금을 납부하게 된다. 이처럼 본 연구는 한국의 자동차 등록 현황 및 자동차세 현황, 주요 선진국의 자동차세 개편 동향을 파악해 차량 배기량과 CO₂ 배출량을 고려한 자동차 세제 개편의 영향을 국민의 조세부담을 중심으로 분석하였다.