• Interdisciplinary Bio Central
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.11.1-11.5
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• 2009

One of the main issues of molecular evolution is to reveal the principles dictating protein evolutionary rates. A traditional hypothesis posits that protein evolutionary rates are mostly determined by the average functional importance of amino acids in a given protein. Thus the correlations of evolutionary rates with different variables such as PPI, gene essentiality and expression abundance have been studied to test the traditional hypothesis. Recently, mRNA expression abundance among the variables has drawn much attention, not only because it shows relatively strong correlation with protein evolutionary rates, but also because of the controversies surrounding an alternative hypothesis against the traditional one. Here, I will give an overview over the traditional hypothesis, and summarize the different variables that have been found to correlate with protein evolutionary rates. Then I will introduce pros and cons on the two different hypotheses.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.425-438
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• 2007

In this paper, unsettled technical controversies concerning about fatigue strength analysis for FPSO, one of the representative floaters, associated with welding types, screening methods, fabrication tolerances, corrosion margins and Morison loads are described based on yard practices. Basic theory for stochastic fatigue analysis is introduced as detail as possible. In order to resolve large parts of the controversies, a new fully stochastic fatigue analysis program for FPSO is developed.

• 한국중재학회지:중재연구
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.75-88
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• 2018

As the Korean economy continues to grow, the desire to own art increases. Despite a number of recent controversies surrounding the sale of counterfeit art pieces, the scale of the problem remains small. Nevertheless, there is a lack of relevant analysis and research. Given the increased interest in Korean arts and crafts and the growing awareness of counterfeit art, it is useful to study legal problems related to counterfeit art. The purpose of this review is to examine the concept and range of counterfeit artwork and explore corresponding legal problems and solutions.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.143-144
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• 2003

• 과학기술학연구
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.31-66
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• 2011

우리나라의 유전자변형식품에 관련된 사회 운동은 그동안 주로 표시제를 통해 소비자가 알권리와 선택할 권리를 보장해주어야 할 정부의 책임을 사회운동의 전면에 강조하는 방향으로 진행되었다. 실질적 동등성 개념에 기반을 두고 유전자 변형식품의 안전성을 평가하는 현행의 규제 방식에 대항적 전문성을 통하여 맞서고 비판하는 활동은 사회적으로 크게 확산되지 못하였다. 이 연구는 인터뷰와 문헌 조사를 통해 우리나라의 유전자변형식품에 관련된 논의에 참가한 세 그룹-규제 과학자, 시민단체, 대항 전문가-의 활동이 각각 현행 유전자변형식품 규제의 방식과 어떤 연관을 맺고 있는지 알아보았다. 대항 전문가들은 '국제기준 순응의 담론'의 생산자인 규제 과학자들과 충돌하면서 규제 형성의 과정에서 배제되었다. 이 연구는 우리나라의 유전자변형식품을 둘러싼 논란의 지형을 이해하기 위하여, 대항적 전문지식을 가진 행위자들이 다른 집단과 폭넓은 연대를 형성하지 못했던 과정과 맥락을 분석해 볼 필요가 있음을 제안한다.

• 대한예방의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한예방의학회 1994년도 교수 연수회(환경)
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• pp.469-475
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• 1994

This paper presents a brief survey of current methodology available for quantitative risk assessment of environmental carcinogens. Four current models for low-dose extrapolation are reviewed. Current problems and controversies and possible options in doing quantitative risk assessments based on chronic animal studies are discussed.

• Korea-Australia Rheology Journal
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.265-268
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• 1999

The main events in the historical development of Rheology are traced and particular attention is paid to the leading players, the controversies, the priority disputes and the nomenclature disagreements. Some of the lessons to be learned from the past are then highlighted and a positive assessment is given of the prospects for rheological research in the next millennium

• 영어어문교육
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.357-373
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• 2011

There have been great controversies over making English as an official language in Korea. They have been triggered since some scholars published books and articles claiming that officialization of English is the best option for Korean people who spend significant amount of their life time to learn English. Those who are happy about the idea believe that officialization of English will be a good help for Korean people to gain a high degree of English proficiency, while others worry about possible negative impact on Korean language and culture. There are more diverse views and opinions on this issue. The distance between pros and cons about officialization of English doesn't seem to be negotiated. This study has been conducted not for finding the solution to the controversies. It is for understanding how those whose successful career and high living quality depend on gaining high command of English feel about acknowledging English as an official language of Korea. The results show that overall ideas on the officialization of English of research subjects are similar with those of scholars in academia. Around two third of total number of the research subjects expressed their criticism against the idea. One interesting thing is that all of the subjects, regardless their positions, think that there are serious problems in English education policy and system in Korea.

• 한국중재학회지:중재연구
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.123-148
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• 1998

Recently many controversies originate for varies reasons, ranging from normal market competition to honest disagreements about rights. Disputes also arise from the clash between institutions and individuals. A free society should provide many systems for resolving controversies. We think of the courts as being primary, but, of course, they are not. In Korea, and in most other parts of the world, disagreements are resolved informally, without the need for judicial intervention. Settlements are worked out privately, usually without lawyers and certainly without judges. Most of judges are finding it difficult to cope with the needs and demands of society. Many businessmen who no longer want to get involved in lawsuits, are looking for alternative methods for resolving their disputes. However, there are actually two systems, litigation and arbitration only, to resolve disputes with binding both parties concerned. Litigation emphasizes on the equity and the justice with allowing three time's judgment for the resonable resolution, and arbitration, which is not subject to appeal, stress on the economic settlement rather than justice. Arbitration process results in a final and binding decisions. Although arbitration is a voluntary procedures that is created by the parties themselves, arbitration differs from mediation and conciliation because of its binding power. Arbitration is today coming into fashion as our primary methods for settling disputes. No company wants to have its funds tied up for long periods. Many parties prefer that the decision be final, rather than facing the prospect of extended appellate litigation. Therefore, government must encourage parties to settle their disputes by arbitration instead of litigation.

• 한국중재학회지:중재연구
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.121-139
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• 2009

In this rapidly changing knowledge-based society, technology is regarded as one of critical factors for competitive edge and sustainable growth. Therefore, most of countries in the world have strengthened their efforts to promote industrial technology innovation and development. In Korea, KIAT(Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology) newly established m May 2009 as a quasi-government institute with the integration of six organizations including KTTC(Korea Technology Transfer Center) has played a crucial role in transferring and commercializing industrial technologies between public and private sectors. Generally, technology transfer and commercialization have been conducted by the contracts which are very detailed, complex and diverse. To solve any disputes and controversies between the parties, it is essential to make a prior agreement on the amicable settlement by the use of Arbitration Clause. By reviewing the characteristics, process, current situation and model contracts of domestic technology transfer in Korea, it is quite recommend for arbitration-related organizations such as KCAB(Korean Commercial Arbitration Board) to foster the strong campaign for the popular use of Arbitration Clause. It will contribute to settle any disputes and controversies between the parties more speedy, economically and rationally, thereby promoting the technology transfer and commercialization in Korea.