• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.390-411
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• 2022

Any design engineer or coating formulator's primary objective is to protect metals. Large investments in terms of money, time, labour, and other resources are necessary for constructing large-scale machinery and structures. In terms of economy, the structure's lifespan should be as long as feasible to create revenue. It is becoming essential to protect metal substrates from corrosion to prolong the lifespan of such huge structures. One of the most exciting, durable, useful, and effective methods to protect metals from corrosion is the application of corrosion-resistant coating. Graphene is a novel material with a wide range of applications because of its extraordinary features. The use of graphene in coating creates an obstacle and complicates the path for corrosive medium to reach the metal. As the path to the metal elongates, the corrosion medium takes longer to reach the metal. Thus, metal corrosion can be avoided. In this paper, the importance of graphene in coating formulation is discussed, including chemical modifications of graphene, the effect of graphene concentration on corrosion inhibition, and the contact angle of coating. This review also highlights the significance of water-based corrosion-resistant coating for preventing environmental damage.

• KDI Journal of Economic Policy
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.1-20
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• 2023

Carbon pricing is in the spotlight as an economically efficient policy to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We examine how policymakers can improve social acceptance of a carbon tax, which is the main obstacle in implementing the policy. We conduct a survey experiment to analyze this topic and adopt two different interventions focusing on the use of revenue from a carbon tax and types of information to be provided. Regarding revenue use, we consider 1) tax reductions, 2) lump-sum transfers, and 3) green project investments. For information types, we focus on 1) the economic value of a carbon tax, and 2) the environmental value of a carbon tax. We find that lump-sum transfers have negative impacts on social acceptance of a carbon tax. For those who perceive climate change as a serious issue, moreover, both lump-sum transfers and tax reductions have negative impacts on acceptability. Regardless of the type of information provided, on the other hand, the social acceptance of a carbon tax is increased after the provision of information. Furthermore, the impact of information provision on the social acceptance interacts with the revenue use impacts. When the revenue use and the type of information are consistent with the aim of the policy, the effects of these strategies can be amplified.

• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 4th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management Organized by the University of New South Wales
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• pp.504-509
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• 2011

Recently, construction projects are very complicated and diverse such as high-rise buildings and big bridges, etc. These complicated projects call for a system which can effectively generate productive ideas and activities. Value Engineering (V.E.) activity within construction projects is a necessity for systematic design management and to improve construction ability. This need in the construction industry has required a regular implementation of VE into construction projects. For this reason; America, South Korea, and some other nations have adopted VE applications which control the baseline investments of the construction projects. The process of VE activity is a preferred system and a reasonable alternative. In particular, idea generation within these projects is an important stage in the VE job plan. In this study, VE idea patterns are extracted through best practice analysis from VE cases of road construction projects. Next, we suggest an idea hierarchy model to be used in conjunction with VE idea patterns. This model is supported by reasonable idea generation in VE activity of construction projects. Finally, this model could possibly be the outcome of successful VE results.

• 환경정책연구
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.71-92
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• 2013

보편적인 공공투자사업과는 달리, 환경관련 투자사업은 사업추진으로 인한 비용과 편익의 부담주체가 동일하지 않다. 비용의 큰 비중은 현재세대가 부담하지만 그 편익은 미래세대가 더 많이 누리는 구조인 것이다. 이러한 특성을 고려하지 않은 채 일률적인 사회적할인율을 적용하는 것은 환경투자사업의 경제성 평가과정에서 미래 세대의 편익이 상대적으로 과소평가되는 문제를 발생시키는 것으로 인식된다. 이에 미래 세대의 편익이 경제성 평가과정에서 보다 적절히 반영될 수 있는 사회적할인율과 그 적용방법을 모색해 보았다. 최근의 경제상황 변동을 고려한 사회적할인율을 추정해 본 결과, 적정 사회적할인율은 2.9%에서 4.9% 사이의 범위를 갖는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 기 수행된 실제 예비타당성조사 자료를 분석하여 환경투자사업의 전형적인 편익발생 패턴을 분석해 보았으며, 사회적할인율을 다양한 방식으로 적용해 보았을 때, 이의 조정이 경제성 평가결과에 어떠한 영향을 미칠 수 있는지를 살펴보았다. 사회적 할인율이 현행 수준보다 1%p. 가량 인하조정될 경우 사업의 편익/비용 비율은 약 6%가량 개선될 수 있는 것으로 분석되었으며, 이때 미래 세대의 편익을 보다 적절하게 고려하기 위해서는 분석기간별로 차등적인 사회적할인율을 적용하는 것이 바람직함을 지적하였다. 이러한 방법은 편익추정과정에서 발생할 수 있는 추정위험 등의 기술적 요인도 보완해줄 수 있는 효과적인 방안이라 평가된다.

• 한국작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국작물학회 2017년도 9th Asian Crop Science Association conference
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• pp.3-3
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• 2017

The question of how to establish sustainable agricultural systems has become as prominent as questions related to water, energy and climate change. High input/high output agriculture has brought with it many adverse effects; the massive deterioration of soil and water in both quantity and quality, increased greenhouse gas emissions and an increased prevalence of unsafe foods. Additionally, urbanization and climate change has worsened the shortage of farmland and reduced the supply of agricultural water. Given these challenges, maintaining, conserving and efficiently using agri-environmental resources, through fostering of sustainable agriculture, have emerged as key tasks in solving these problems. What is needed therefore is research, based on systematic and comprehensive empirical analyses, that can propose plans and methods for establishing an appropriate sustainable agricultural system. The empirical analysis of sustainable agricultural system is approached separately from economic, environmental and social aspects. An analysis of environment effect reveals that the available phosphate level is 1.3~2.1 times greater than the optimal amount in rice paddies, upland fields and orchards. Further examination has revealed that the excess nutrient is polluting both ground water and surface water. Analytical results for economic feasibility show that factors of production have been invested heavily in the rice crop. Under these conditions, sustainable agriculture, including low-input agriculture, appears to be a possible alternative that will facilitate simultaneous improvements in both economic feasibility and environment effects. Analysis results for sociality reveal that social factors include the value of producer, association and interior networks. Social conditions are comprised of leadership, consumers' awareness, education and conflict solutions. In addition, analysis as to the degree investments contribute to improving agricultural value added has revealed that the direct payment program is the most effective instrument. Experts confirm that economic feasibility can be improved by scientific and well-reasoned nutrient management on the basis of soil testing. Farmers pointed to 'economic factors' as being the largest obstacle to switching to the practice of sustainable agriculture. They also indicate 'uncertainty with regards to sustainable agriculture technology' as an impediment to practicing sustainable agriculture. Even so, farmers who believe environmental and regional issues to be the most pressing problems have expanded their practice of sustainable agriculture. The keys to establishing sustainable agriculture system are classified into the following four aspects. Firstly, from an economic aspect, the research indicates that agricultural policy needs to be integrated with environmental policy and that the function of market making based on the value chain needs to be revitalized. Secondly, from an environmental aspect, there is a need for an optimal resource management system to be established in the agricultural sector. In addition, sustainable agriculture practice will need to be extended with attendant environmentally-friendly and sustainable intensive technology also requiring further development. Thirdly, from a social aspect, green agriculture management needs to be fostered, technology and education extended, and social conflict mediated. Lastly, from a governance aspect, it will be necessary to strengthen good governance, assign and share suitable roles and responsibilities, build a cooperation system and utilize community supported agriculture.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.1807-1814
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• 2014

자연재해는 발생 자체를 막는데 한계가 있기 때문에 피해저감을 위해서는 예방사업을 통해 재해발생을 사전에 예방하는 것이 중요하다. 자연재해발생의 증가와 함께 자연재해와 관련된 예방사업에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있으며, 이와 관련된 투자도 증가하고 있다. 이와 함께 자연재해예방사업에 대한 투자 시, 그 파급효과 등을 검증할 수 있는 평가 역시 중요한 과제로 대두되고 있다. 자연재해예방사업과 같은 국가 공공투자사업을 평가하기 위해서 비용편익분석과 같은 정량적 분석을 통한 연구는 지속적으로 수행되고 있다. 정량적 분석방법만으로 사업의 효과를 충분히 설명하지 못한다는 문제점에도 불구하고 재해관련 분야에서 효과분석이나 평가를 위한 다양한 방법이 제시되지 못하고 있는 것이다. 본 연구에서는 정성적 분석을 통한 자연재해예방사업의 사후평가를 위해서 자연재해예방사업의 사후평가에 영향을 미치는 항목들을 도출하고, 구조방정식모델(SEM : structural equation modeling)을 통해 사후 평가항목과 사업효과 간 인과관계 분석 및 가중치를 산정하였다. 이를 바탕으로 자연재해예방 사업에 대한 사후평가지수 산정식을 제시하였다.

• 한국건설관리학회논문집
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.120-127
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• 2014

최근 복지부문에 대한 관심이 커지면서, 복지 예산은 증가하고 SOC투자에 대한 예산은 감소하는 추세이다. 그리고 도로 중심으로 투자되던 과거 SOC 투자패턴에서 철도 등 다른 부문의 투자를 늘리는 부문간 조정도 이루어지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 산업연관분석을 통해 부문별 SOC투자의 경제적 파급효과를 분석해 보았다. 도로, 철도, 항만, 공항 등 부문별 생산유발, 부가가치유발, 고용유발효과를 각각 비교 분석하였다. 실증분석 결과 먼저 건설단계에서 SOC 투자의 경제적 파급효과는 대부분 제조업 보다 큰 것으로 나타났다. 건설단계에서 생산유발효과는 철도부문 SOC가 가장 크게 나타났으며, 항만 및 도로부문의 SOC 투자는 부가가치 유발효과가 큰 것으로 나타났다. 특히 도로 SOC 투자의 고용유발 계수는 건설 및 운영단계에서 압도적으로 높은 수준으로 분석되었다. 분석결과가 시사하는 바는 다음과 같다. 먼저, 경제적 파급효과라는 측면에서는 SOC 투자는 지속되어야 하며 제고되어야 한다. 특히 고용문제를 생각한다면 도로를 중심으로 한 SOC투자는 필수적이다. 그리고 정부가 부가가치 유발 또는 생산유발 어디에 중점을 둘 것인지에 따라 SOC 부문간 투자조정은 달라질 것 같다. 생산유발효과를 극대화하려면 철도부문, 부가가치 유발을 높이려면 항만부문을, 고용 유발을 위해서는 도로부문 투자에 초점을 맞추어야 할 것이다.

• 복식
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• 제64권2호
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• pp.50-69
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• 2014

Sustainability has been a big issue over the whole global industry lately and is an important fashion trend that reflects the modern phase of the time. The concept of sustainable fashion includes physical fashion products made from eco-friendly or recycle materials as well as ethical value such as corporate social responsibility for environment, labor or working condition. Fashion companies of advanced countries who are aware of the geo-environmental and ethical issues found that generating profits by setting trends and pursuing external beauty can no longer be the ultimate goal of fashion companies, and started to recognize the importance of sustainable fashion as a future-oriented trend. Not only fashion industry but also governments of advanced countries have been playing a leading role to educate the people regarding the importance of sustainable fashion and making large investments to foster industry specialists in educational institution. The aim of this study is to propose sustainable fashion design education program that fits the domestic university curriculum and government-leading education program in order to set the foundation for sustainable fashion industry. Thus, this study investigates successful cases of foreign government-led sustainable fashion education that can be introduced to improve domestic sustainable fashion education. The empirical study of the research is developing 12-15 week university level education program to foster specialists in sustainable fashion. The survey carried out by the students who participated in the program shows the change of perception on sustainable fashion. Developed university level program can be spread to municipal corporation, school of continuing education, and etc. in order to derive participation and problem perception of the citizens on sustainability. Developing systemized sustainable fashion design education program would be the first step of sustainable fashion by educating students who will take the leading role in the future fashion industry. Moreover, it can strongly influence future customer education as well as a special education inducing interest on sustainability in everyday life. A follow-up study is expected to serve as a foundation for sustainable fashion to take root successfully in the fashion industry.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.587-602
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• 2011

Improved efficiency in the use of natural resources, pragmatic production systems and environmental sustainability, justified by the need for improved land use systems and increased productivity, are discussed in the context of Asian integrated systems, diversification, and issues of sustainability. The importance of these are reflected by serious inadequate animal protein production throughout Asia, where available supplies cannot match current and projected human requirements up to 2050. Among the ruminant production systems, integrated tree crops-ruminant production systems are grossly underestimated and merit emphasis and expansion. As an example, integrated oil palm- based system is an important pathway for integration with ruminants (buffaloes, cattle, goats and sheep), and provides the entry point for development. The importance and benefits of integrated systems are discussed, involving animals with annual and perennial tree crops, integration with aquaculture, the significance of crop-animal interactions, stratification of the systems, production options, improved use of forages and legumes, potential for enhanced productivity, implications for improved livelihoods of the rural poor and the stability of farm households. The advances in research and development in South East Asia highlight demonstrable increased productivity from animals and meat offtakes, value addition to the oil palm crop, sustainable development, and distinct economic impacts. The results from 12 out of a total of 24 case studies concerning oil palm over the past three decades showed increased yield of 0.49-3.52 mt of fresh fruit bunches (FFB)/ha/yr; increased income by about 30%; savings in weeding costs by 47- 60% equivalent to 21-62 RM/ha/yr; and an internal rate of return of 19% based on actual field data. The results provide important socio-economic benefits for resource-poor small farmers. Potential increased offtakes and additional income exist with the integration of goats. Additionally, the potential for carbon sequestration with tree crops is an advantage. The reasons for low adoption of the syatems are poor awareness of the potential of integrated systems, resistance by the crop- oriented plantation sector, and inadequate technology application. Promoting wider expansion and adoption of the systems in the future is linked directly with coherent policy, institutional commitment, increased investments, private sector involvement, and a stimulus package of incentives.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.133-144
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• 2020

The national parks of South Korea take up an area of 6,726 ㎢, which accounts for 6.7% of the national land. They are national conservation areas with their area made up of 59.1% of land (3,972.6 ㎢) and 40.9% of seawaters (2,753.7 ㎢). And in 2019, the national parks are classified by type into 17 mountainous, 4 maritime or coastal, and 1 historical site. Here, the maritime or coastal nation parks are lately spotlighted as landmarks in maritime tourism. However, the area of the maritime or coastal national parks is continuously dwindling due to conflicts between the residents in the parks and Korea national park service, the continued pressure with respect to the regional tourism development and private investments, and the abolition of parks in relation to allegedly breached private properties. This study identifies the issues with the operation and management of national parks as caused by the abolition of parks and the reduction of areas, and goes from there to do research with the aim of suggesting an institutionalized improvement plan with a view to more useful operation and management of the maritime or coastal national parks. As a result, the natural resources in the sea and on land should be surveyed again to establish the standard for use-specific zoning and reorganize the park areas in adjusting the national park areas. Second, the use-specific districts need to be reviewed for their reorganization that meets the designation requirements by focusing on the characteristics of the different national parks with a view to ensuring reasonable natural conservation in the maritime or coastal national parks. Third, various support facilities for residents such as public path, lodgings, and rentals need to be created to reduce the conflicts between Korea national park service and those who live in the parks.