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Low-Temperature Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition Process for Growth of Graphene on Copper

  • Ma, Yifei;Jang, Hae-Gyu;Chae, Hui-Yeop
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2013.02a
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    • pp.433-433
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    • 2013
  • Graphene, $sp^2$-hybridized 2-Dimension carbon material, has drawn enormous attention due to its desirable performance of excellent properties. Graphene can be applied for many electronic devices such as field-effect transistors (FETs), touch screen, solar cells. Furthermore, indium tin oxide (ITO) is commercially used and sets the standard for transparent electrode. However, ITO has certain limitations, such as increasing cost due to indium scarcity, instability in acid and basic environments, high surface roughness and brittle. Due to those reasons, graphene will be a perfect substitute as a transparent electrode. We report the graphene synthesized by inductive coupled plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (ICP-PECVD) process on Cu substrate. The growth was carried out using low temperature at $400^{\circ}C$ rather than typical chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process at $1,000^{\circ}C$ The low-temperature process has advantage of low cost and also low melting point materials will be available to synthesize graphene as substrate, but the drawback is low quality. To improve the quality, the factor affect the quality of graphene was be investigated by changing the plasma power, the flow rate of precursors, the scenario of precursors. Then, graphene film's quality was investigated with Raman spectroscopy and sheet resistance and optical emission spectroscopy.

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Improvement Efficiency of Tunnel Work using Site Surveying System (현장측량시스템을 이용한 터널공사의 효용성 향상)

  • Choi, Seok-Keun;Ahn, Won-Tae
    • Journal of Korean Society for Geospatial Information Science
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    • v.14 no.3 s.37
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    • pp.31-37
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    • 2006
  • The existing tunnel survey method contains many problems of taking much measuring time, increasing construction expenses, and delaying a term of construction. Therefore the site survey system for an improvement efficiency is developed. This system will be able to solve the ewer factor and the problem of curtailment of time and expenditure. In order to solve these problems it connected a measurement equipment and a notebook computer, and developed the system which simultaneously with tunnel measurement it will be able to decide locations and errors from site at real-time. The development or the tunnel survey system minimize the error occurrence as measuring tunnel, and the probability of more or less excavation. Therefore this site survey system leads to the effect of the improvement execution quality of work, the cost reduction and the construction term reduction.

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Reliability Analysis on the Decision Method of Lateral Flow of Foundation Piles for Abutment (교대 기초말뚝의 측방유동 판정식에 관한 신뢰성 해석)

  • Ahn, Jong-Pil;Kim, Gyu-Deok;Kim, Il-Goo;Choi, Jin-Ho
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.1090-1097
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    • 2008
  • This study conducted the decision method of lateral flow in abutment structures founded on the soft soils and the reliability analysis on the foundation pile for abutment. On the basis of the results, this study proposed the reliability design model. Reliability analysis was conducted by applying second moment method, point estimation method, and expected total cost minimization to lateral movement index, lateral movement decision index, modified lateral movement decision index, and circular failure safety factor for the decision criteria of lateral flow. The reliability index by analysis method had a similar tendency each other. Point estimation method was found as a practical method in the aspect of convenience because it could conduct the analysis only by mean and standard deviation as well as the partial derivative on random variables was not necessary. Optimum reliability index and optimum safety according to increasing in failure factors and load ratio were analyzed and loads and resistance factors of the design criteria of optimum reliability were estimated. It presented rational design model which can consider construction level and stability and economical efficiency overall.

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Development of Integrated System of Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing(TDABC) Using Balanced Scorecard(BSC) and Economic Value Added(EVA) (BSC와 EVA를 이용한 TDABC 통합시스템의 개발)

  • Choi, Sungwoon
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.451-469
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study is to implement and develop the integrated Economic Value Added (EVA) and Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) model to seek both improvement of Net Operating Profit Less Adjusted Tax (NOPLAT) and reduction of Capital Charge (CC). Net Operating Profit Less Adjusted Tax (NOPLAT) can be maximized by reducing the indirect cost of an unused resource capacity increased by Cost Capacity Ratio (CCR) of TDABC. On the other hand, Capital Charge (CC) can be minimized by improving the efficiency of Invested Capital (IC) considered by Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) of EVA. In addition, the integrated system of TDABC using Balance Scorecard (BSC) and EVA is developed by linking between the lagging indicators and the three leading indicators. The three leading indicators include customer, internal process and growth and learning perspectives whereas the lagging indicator includes NOPLAT and CC in terms of financial perspective. When the Critical Success Factor (CSF) of BSC is cascading as a cause and an effect relationship, time driver of TDABC and capital driver of EVA can be used efficiently as Key Performance Indicator (KPI) of BSC. For a better understanding of the proposed EVA/TDABC model and BSC/EVA/TDABC model, numerical examples are derived from this paper. From the proposed model, the time driver of TDABC and the capital driver of EVA are known to lessen indirect cost from comprehensive income statement when increasing the efficiency of operating IC from the statement of financial position with unified KPI cascading of aligned BSC CSFs.

Analysis of the Factors Influencing the Demolition Costs (건축물 해체공사비 변동 영향요인 분석)

  • Shin, Dong-Wook;Cho, Kyu-Man;Lee, Ung-Kyun;Kim, Tae-Hoon
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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    • v.18 no.5
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    • pp.499-506
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    • 2018
  • The number of demolition work is rapidly increasing because the middle- and high-rised buildings constructed over the rapid industrialization and urbanization have been deteriorated in social and structural aspects. However, theoretical approaches or studies related to the demolition cost prediction are still insufficient. Thus, this study derived and analyzed important factors affecting the fluctuation of the building demolition costs. 14 factors was derived through literature reviews and experts' interview, and the importance of each factor was analyzed to the each work(temporary work, structure demolition, and waste disposal) and the entire demolition work by using descriptive analysis. The survey results showed that the demolition costs was greatly influenced by environmental properties of the site. The results of this study can be used as a basis for estimating the approximate cost of the demolition work.

The Life Cycle Cost Optimization Methodology as a Tool for Designing Apartment Units (공동주택 단위세대의 생애 비용 최적화 방법론 연구)

  • Park Tae Keun
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.1 no.1 s.1
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    • pp.80-86
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    • 2000
  • The future costs of energy and the cost of the repair of apartment buildings are expected to rise continuously in proportion to the initial costs. Therefore it has become important for these increasing costs to be incorporated and reflected in the design of the building. Systems such as structure and services for the buildings remain constant, but a number of the walls and windows can vary and thus have a major influence on the total construction and running costs of a building. The critical factor in the apartment unit design for the optimization of life cycle cost (LCC) is the ratio of the x and y axis of the walls in the unit plan. This paper demonstrates how to achieve the optimal size and thus optimize the LCC of the building.

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A Study on Factors Affecting Vender's Continuous Use Intention in O2O Delivery App Platform Service (O2O 배달 앱 플랫폼 서비스에서 공급 업체의 지속이용의도에 영향을 미치는 요인에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Jae Kwang;Choi, Youngwoo;Lim, Eunju;Kim, Yoomin;Ahan, Saerom;Kim, Minjeong
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.13-31
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    • 2021
  • Recently, delivery app services based on the O2O platform are increasing rapidly. Accordingly, various studies on O2O service have been conducted. Most of the studies are on consumer behavior in O2O services, and few studies on platform vendors have been conducted. Therefore, this study empirically analyzed the factors affecting the vender's intention to continuous use in the O2O delivery app platform service. Based on prior researches, we set the quality characteristics and network characteristics of the O2O platform as independent variables. The quality characteristics of the O2O platform consisted of system quality, information quality, and service quality, and the O2O platform network characteristics consisted of network externality and platform reputation. Perceived value and switching cost were set as mediated variables, and vender's intention to continuous use was set as dependent variables. For empirical analysis, we conducted a survey targeting vendors of O2O delivery app platform service, and conducted frequency analysis, factor analysis, reliability analysis, and regression analysis. As a result of the analysis, the quality characteristics of the O2O platform, such as system quality, information quality, service quality, and O2O platform network characteristics, showed that network externality and platform reputation had a positive effect on perceived value. The perceived value was found to have a positive effect on the switching cost and the intention to continuous use, and the switching cost was found to mediate the perceived value and the intention to continuous use. This study can contribute to the establishment of platform operation strategy as an empirical analysis on the factors that influence the intention of O2O platform vendors to use the platform continuously.

A Comparative Study of Outsourcing Culinary Part of Foodservice Industry Development. (외식사업발전을 위한 조리분야 아웃소싱 전략에 관한 연구 (평가측정치 개발절차를 중심으로))

  • 김기영
    • Culinary science and hospitality research
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.13-34
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    • 2001
  • The case which it contracts with the dynamic result measurement system when actual outsourcing evaluation measurement is composed and then one result standard between the service supplier and the user is set, which owns jointly the expense which is reduced from that or the benefit which is created from that is increasing In the conclusion, for outsourcing management strategy of domestic foodservice industry in order to succeed, first it is accurate and examined that for what and how outsourcing should be introduced and as a result, what kind of result can be raised from that result\ulcorner Food service industry should be outsourced if you want to make more many investment in better humane resources, food & beverage-goods-security and education to provide eating-out service out of various business in food industry. When considering the actuality of the domestic foodservice industry that time it is appropriate, it sees. The foreign-brand goods which is introduced in the country are being executing in the 1ink of part management strategy. One of the most influential factor of domestic foodservice industry's management pressure is overspent management expenses, Does the namely expenses preparation effect reach which degree\ulcorner what kind of method can most decrease these expenses\ulcorner Doing grows the success and failure of the Korean foodservice industry controls result with the fact that it will operate with a big variable sees. The background which the domestic foodservice industry should introduce inevitably the outsiurcing system is to develop continuously nation foodservice industry in the way of cost curtailment of food-material, a labor cost curtailment with efficient application and synergic effect like specialty manpower utilization. The kindred competitive enterprises gradually concentrate management resource to the point ability from the present point of view which is increasing and a strategy position they secure, to prepare a competitive power, what sees it is important national industry must prepare a new paradigm. It is important to measure the result based on sales accomplishment in operation system dimension, and it is more important to appropriately apply regard of the evaluation measurement

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A Study on the Management Efficiency Effect Factor of Korean Ocean Carriers

  • Hong, Sog-Min;Ahn, Ki-Myung
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.44 no.2
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    • pp.119-127
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    • 2020
  • In this study, the current state of management efficiency of ocean carriers in Korea and the factors affecting them were analyzed. The purpose of this research is to enhance global competitiveness of ocean carriers by presenting suggestions that can improve management efficiency based on the analysis results. The measurement of management efficiency was made using the DEA model. The results of testing the adequacy of the input and output variables used are as follows. Appropriate inputs are total assets, cost of goods sold, charter expenses, sales and general management expenses, and interest expenses. Appropriate variables are sales, operating income, and operating cash flow. According to the analysis results of the DEA model by these variables, inefficient carriers (78%) are nearly four times more than efficient carriers(22%). However, container carriers have the most improved management efficiency compared to 2016 and 2017. According to the panel regression analysis, the charter rate has the greatest negative impact on efficiency (CRS), and the debt rate has a significant negative impact. Thus, it appears that reducing the charter size and the debt-to-sale rate facilitate improvement of the management efficiency of ocean carriers. Additionally, the pre-sales tax return rate, value added rate, total asset turnover rate, and the scale variable and interest coverage rate have a positive (+) effect. Thus ocean carriers should restore their global competitiveness by improving management efficiency by securing stable cargoes increasing sales profitability from the cost management perspective, increasing productivity, and enhancing the efficiency of their total assets through efficient fleet management.

Preliminary Study of Rapeseed Flour-based Wood Adhesives for Making Wood Flooring

  • Yang, In;Ahn, Sye-Hee;Choi, In-Gyu;Han, Gyu-Seong;Oh, Sei-Chang
    • Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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    • v.39 no.5
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    • pp.451-458
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    • 2011
  • Adhesives derived from renewable resources allow wood panel producers to make lower cost alternatives to formaldehyde-based adhesive resins. Among them, adhesive components extracted from industrial by-products or wastes are the most important research fields in the efficient utilization of waste and cost reduction. In our study, the rapeseed flour, which is a by product from the production of biodiesel extracted from rapeseed, was introduced to develop alternative adhesives for the production of wood flooring. The rapeseed flour was hydrolyzed with 1% sodium hydroxide solution and PF prepolymers were prepared with 3-molar ratios, 1.8, 2.1 and 2.4. The linear fracture mechanics was introduced to evaluate the glue bond quality in wood flooring composed of fancy-veneered and plywood, and the formaldehyde emission and adhesive penetration were also investigated. The formaldehyde emissions of wood flooring met the requirement of the standard of $SE_0$ specified in the KS standard. The rapeseed flour adhesive penetrated sufficiently into the vessel elements and lumens in fancy veneer and plywood and gave strong bond quality to the wood flooring. The fracture mechanics was introduced to evaluate the adhesive joint between fancy veneer and plywood. The critical stress intensity factor ($K_{IC}$) of boliva overlayed wood flooring was increased with increasing molar ratio and this was the same tendency in oak overlayed wood flooring. From the results, the formulated adhesives were efficiently used to bond fancy veneer onto the plywood to make wood flooring and showed a potential to be used as a component of environmentally friendly adhesive resin systems for production of flooring.