• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.212-221
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• 2020

This work discusses the palm oil mill processing carried out at Jugra Palm Oil Mill Sdn Bhd, situated at Selangor, Malaysia with the capacity of 45-t fresh fruit bunch (FFB)/h. Typically, oil palm residues and palm oil mill effluent (POME) from FFB are generated while processing. Prior to discharge, POME should be treated to remove pollutants in the effluent. As such, the performances of anaerobic and aerobic ponds were assessed in this study to determine temperature, pH, biological oxygen demand (BOD), sludge volume index (SVI), and dissolved oxygen (DO). From the experiments, mesophilic temperature due to better process stability was applied in anaerobic ponds. The pH results displayed a fluctuating trend between lower control limit and upper control limit, and, the pH value increased from one pond to another. The final discharge BOD and SVI appeared to be lower than 100 mg/L and 10 mL/L indicating low degree of pollution and good settling ability for biomass/solid. DO was close to normal, mostly below 2 mg/L. The experimental outcomes revealed the effective treatability of POME in adherence to the standard regulation, which is the priority for environmental sustainability within this industry domain.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.16-24
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• 2023

산업에서 발생할 수 있는 각종 위험을 발굴하고 제어하는 리스크관리에서 기업의 지속 가능한 발전을 목표로 ESG(환경·사회·지배구조)경영을 도입하고 있다. 앞으로는 기업 지속가능성에 대한 가치 판단 도구로써 ESG 평가가 더욱 활용될 것이다. 이러한 ESG 평가를 활용하여 기업의 사고 예방 정도를 관리하고 있다. 현행 ESG 평가체계에 대한 형태소 분석을 통하여 안전에 대한 평가항목을 분석하여, ESG에서 활용 가능한 정량적 '안전평가지표'가 미흡함을 알았다. 본 연구에서는 국내외 산업 사고 데이터를 분석하고 집중 관리가 필요한 '사고 기여 인자'를 도출했으며, 해당 결과를 기반으로 보완이 필요한 주요 안전관리 항목을 선정했다. 선정한 항목들은 '사고 예방 관리'에 적합한 평가 요소로 최적화시키는 과정을 거쳐, ESG 안전 평가지표를 개발하였다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.507-514
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• 2013

The Nakdong River being used as drinking water sources for the Busan metropolitan city has the vulnerability of water management due to the fact that industrial areas are located in the upper Nakdong River. This study used emergy analysis method to evaluate ecological-economics of water treatment systems of D water treatment plant (WTP) where located in the downstream of the Nakdong River. The emergy methodology is a system evaluation tool that uses energy as the common currency to compare different resources on a common basis. Emergy yield ratio (EYR) and emergy sustainability index (EmSI) of D WTP were 1.16 and 0.18, respectively. It means not resources and sustainable system but consumer goods and not sustainable system. Ratio of emergy benefit to the purchaser (EBP) shows 2.7 times higher than economic costs. To change the weak water source and situations we need to diversity water intake.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2000

An EMERGY analysis of the main energy flows driving the economy of humans and life support systems consists of environmental energies, fuels, and imports, all expresses as solar emjoules. Total EMERGY use(720.0 E20 sej/yr) of the Nakdong River Basin is 96 per cent from imported sources, fuels and goods and services. EMERGY flows from the environment such as rain and geological uplift flux accounted for only 4 percent of total EMERGY use. Consequently, the ratio of outside investment to attracting natural resources was large, like other industrialized areas. EMERGY use per person in the Nakdong River Basin indicates a moderate EMERGY standard of living, even though the indigenous resources are very poor. Population of 6.66 million people in 1996 is already in excess of carrying capacity of the basin. Carrying capacity for steady state based on its renewable sources in only 0.226 million people. EMERGY yield ratio and environment loading ratio were 1.07 and 28.52, respectively. EMERGY sustainability index, a ratio of EMERGY yield ratio to environment loading ratio, is therefore less than one, which is indicative of highly developed consumer oriented economies. This study suggests that the economic structure of the Nakdong River Basin should be transformed from the present industrial structure to the social-economic structure based on an ecological-recycling concept for the sustainable use of the Nakdong River.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.117-133
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• 2023

This study assessed the ecological health of border areas using the ecological health index and suggested Indicators for maintaining and promoting ecological values. We analyzed the change trends, pressures, and resilience of ecosystems and services in border areas, and identified their current status and sustainability. The main findings were: (1) ecological assets and ecosystem services in border areas could be compared through ecosystem health assessment; (2) it can be used to set priorities for management and conservation by identifying the relative importance and vulnerability of ecosystems and ecosystem services in each border area; and (3) the index presented in this study can be judged to have explanatory power for the characteristics of border areas and ecosystem health when compared to previous studies. Limitations of this study include the lack of literature and statistical data at the local government level and the resulting limited application of evaluation methods, which limited direct regional comparisons. To overcome the research limitations, further studies are needed, such as establishing ecological information in border areas, mapping and assessment of ecosystem services, and developing and applying assessments that reflect the opinions and participation of various stakeholders. This study was the first attempt to assess the health of ecosystems and ecosystem services in border areas and provided an important baseline for future changes in border areas. In the future, it will be helpful in national and local government policies and ecological assetecosystem management by supplementing insufficient information and presenting clear goals.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.255-265
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• 2022

Background: Research in environmental health (EH) is of crucial strategic importance for contemporary society. It is becoming even more critical in light of the increasingly rapid pace of environmental changes, opportunities, and threats. Objectives: This study aimed to identify trends and the prospective of environmental health research using SWOT analysis. Methods: The trends in environmental health research were reviewed in previous studies and reports. Reviewed manuscripts were searched for using the keywords of 'environmental health' and 'environmental hygiene' in the KCI (Korean Journal of Citation Index), KISS (Korean Academic Information), PubMed, and Google Scholar. Results: It is essential to center the EH research agenda around key priorities focusing on technological innovation, job creation, and the increasingly prominent role of the private sector. Given the rapidly evolving global sustainability agenda, greater clarity on the ever-increasing sources of complexity and growing expectations of the public might be needed. This requires the identification of criteria to identify EH research priorities with the ultimate goal of maximizing societal benefit. Public health relevance, such as extent and severity of health impact, level of exposure, and inequalities of effects, could be included. Conclusions: Considering the recent interest in and importance of environmental health, a comprehensive approach to environmental health research should be required through the application of the latest science and technology, citizen participation, and environmental health surveillance systems.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.335-343
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• 2017

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important policy implemented before starting development projects to estimate and reduce environmental impact. However, the difficulty of quantification on several rating categories has hampered comprehensive analysis. Instead of it, the current EIA just summarizes outcome of investigation. Therefore, EIA fails to definitively ascertain whether the development shold be approved or not. This study aimed at providing the way to comprehensive decision-making by applying Emergy analysis and Emergy indicators to EIA. Production (P), Emergy Yield Ratio (EYR), Environmental Loading Ratio (ELR) and Emergy Sustainability Index (ESI) were selected for indicators. The indicators of range approving the development were set up with comparing before and after development or according to circumstances of which view of average that was classified as region or industry is appropriate to analysis. As a result, the value after development of P should be higher than the value before development. EYR and ESI of the value before development should be higher than region or industry average. On the contrary to these, ELR of the value after development should be lower than region or industry average. To verify applying Emergy indicators to EIA comprehensive analysis, Emergy evaluation was conducted to real case. As a result, applying Emergy analysis could suggest whether the development is appropriate or not. These indices and the result of this research are expected to be applied decision-making on environmental impact for sustainable development.

• 한국항만경제학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.15-23
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• 2023

최근 ESG 경영의 필요성, 중요성이 증대되는 상황에서 수출입 물류의 거점인 컨테이너터미널에 대한 ESG관련 중요 변수를 ESG 평가기관의 다양한 변수 중에서 선정하는 것은 컨테이너터미널의 ESG 경영 전략을 수립하는데 도움이 될 것이라고 판단되어 이번 연구를 진행하게 되었다. 본 연구의 목적을 효과적으로 달성하기 위하여 문헌연구, 인터뷰를 바탕으로 KCGS ESG 모범규준에서 ESG관련 항목을 31개를 추출하고 변수의 축소 및 그룹핑을 위하여 빈도수 분석을 실시하고 Gephi 0.9 프로그램을 활용한 워드네트워크분석을 통해 변수의 연결도와 중심성을 분석하여 변수를 선정하였다. 본 연구의 실증분석의 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, KCGS ESG 변수의 31개 항목의 빈도수 분석의 결과 친환경경영(E) 요소는 친환경 시설설비투자(22), 환경인식교육(13), 실무조직구성(7), 환경인증(6)의 순으로 빈도수가 높았다. 사회적책임경영(S) 요소는 근로자인권보호 및 지역사회 기여(21), 안전교육(20), 안전인증획득(17), 감염병 대응(10)의 순으로 빈도수가 높았다. 지배구조 및 윤리경영(Governance) 요소는 부정부패 척결(17), 투명경영(14), 이해관계자 상호협조(11), 지속가능경영보고서(4) 순으로 빈도수가 높았다. 둘째, 워드네트워크분석결과 친환경경영(E) 요소의 평균가중차수인 Weighted Degree는 친환경 시설 설비투자(54), 환경인식교육(45), 실무조직구성(31), 환경인증(32)의 순서로 나왔다. 중심성, 연결성 지수인 Page Ranks 순서는 환경인식교육(0.0765), 임직원 참여유도(0.0765), 친환경 시설 설비 투자(0.0761), 실무조직구성(0.0761), 환경인증(0.0761)로 나왔다. 사회적 책임 경영(S) 요소의 평균가중차수인 Weighted Degree는 근로자 인권보호 및 지역사회기여(68), 안전교육(63), 안전인증획득(59), 감염병대응(40)의 순서로 나왔다. 중심성, 연결성 지수인 Page Ranks 순서는 근로자 인권보호 및 지역사회 기여(0.165), 안전교육(0.153), 안전인증획득(0.144), 감염병 대응(0.102)로 나왔다. 지배구조 및 윤리경영(G) 요소의 평균가중차수인 Weighted Degree는 부정부패척결(27), 투명경영(24), 이해관계자 상호협조(19), 지속가능경영보고서(9)의 순서로 나왔다. 중심성, 연결성 지수인 Page Ranks 순서는 부정부패척결(0.241), 투명경영(0.216), 이해관계자 상호협조(0.174), 이사의 역할과 책임(0.105), 주주권보호(0.097), 지속가능경영보고서(0.096)로 나왔다.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.218-224
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• 2001

넙치생산의 지속성을 평가하기 위하여 시스템 생태학적 접근법에 따라 넙치생산활동에 기여하는 자연환경의 실질적인 가치와 인간경제 시스템에 대한 기여도를 EMERGY 분석법으로 평가한 결과는 다음과 같다. 자연환경 에너지원의 EMERGY 점유율 ( $\%$ Renew)은 자연산 넙치생산의 경우 $94.13\%$로 자연환경의 의존도가 높은 구조적인 특성을 잘 반영하고 있으며, 넙치 양식산업의 경우 $2.20\%$를 차지하고 있어 자연산 넙치생산과는 대조적으로 경제활동에 의존도가 높은 산업적 특성을 나타내고 있다. 생산의 효율성과 자원의 가치를 나타내는 EMERGY 생산비 (EYR)는 양식산업의 경우 1.02로 자연산 17.05에 비해서 낮은 생산비 값을 보이고 있어 전체 경제에 대한 기여도가 낮은 것으로 평가되었다. 자연환경에 대한 인간경제활동의 참여율을 나타내는 EMERGY 투자비 (EIR)는 양식산업 44.41, 자연적인 넙치생산 0.06으로 평가되었고, 영속성 자원에 대한 비영속성 자원의 비인 환경부하비 (ELR)는 넙치 양식산업이 상대적으로 자연환경에 대한 경제적인 개발과 투자가 적은 자연산 넙치생산에 비해 화석연료를 비롯한 비영속성 EMERGY가 많이 투입되어 환경부하율이 높고, 자연환경에 대한 압박이 큰 것으로 평가되었다. EMERGY의 생산성과 환경압박의 비로 계산되는 지속성 지수(Sl)는 넙치 양식산업이 자연산 넙치생산보다 환경친화적이지 못하고 생산의 지속성도 훨씬 적은 깃으로 평가되었다. 자연환경의 가치와 인간경제활동을 동일가치에서 평가하는 시스템 생태학적 접근법에 의하여 넙치의 양식산업을 평가한 결과 자연산 넙치생산에 비해, 인간의 경제적 활동에 의한 의존도가 높은 특성을 나타내며, 자연환경에 대한 경제적인 개발과 투자가 큰 것으로 평가되었다. 또한 생산의 효율성이 적은 산업의 형태를 보이고 생산의 지속성도 낮은 시스템으로 평가되었다. 따라서 넙치생산의 발전방향은 화석연료에 의존하는 양식산업보다는 수용능력 범위내에서 자연환경자원을 지속가능 하게 이용할 수 있는 해면어업이나, 보다 자연환경자원에 의존하는 양식기법 또는 생태공학적 방식으로 전환해야 만이 지속적인 발전이 가능할 것이다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.125-137
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• 2024

Background: The Korea Risk Information Surveillance System (K-RISS) was developed to enable the early detection of food and drug safety-related issues. Its goal is to deliver real-time risk indicators generated from ongoing food and drug risk monitoring. However, the existing K-RISS system suffers under several limitations. Objectives: This study aims to augment K-RISS with more detailed indicators and establish a severity standard that takes into account structural changes in the daily time series of K-RISS values. Methods: First, a Delphi survey was conducted to derive the required weights. Second, a control chart, commonly used in statistical process controls, was utilized to detect outliers and establish caution, attention, and serious levels for K-RISS values. Furthermore, Bai and Perron's method was employed to determine structural changes in K-RISS time series. Results: The study incorporated 'closeness to life' and 'sustainability' indicators into K-RISS. It obtained the necessary weights through a survey of experts for integrating variables, combining indicators by data source, and aggregating sub K-RISS values. We defined caution, attention, and serious levels for both average and maximum values of daily K-RISS. Furthermore, when structural changes were detected, leading to significant variations in daily K-RISS values according to different periods, the study systematically verified these changes and derived respective severity levels for each period. Conclusions: This study enhances the existing K-RISS system and introduces more advanced indicators. K-RISS is now more comprehensively equipped to serve as a risk warning index. The study has paved the way for an objective determination of whether the food safety risk index surpasses predefined thresholds through the application of severity levels.