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The Effect of Outsourcing of Metro on Organizational Performance: Focused on the Role of Balanced Scorecard for Employees Perception (도시철도의 아웃소싱이 조직성과에 미치는 영향: BSC도입.미도입 집단간의 지각반응 비교를 중심으로)

  • Choi, Yun-Geun;Park, Ki-Chan
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.451-456
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    • 2007
  • Organizational abilities which assure human resource of excellent quality in enterprise and organization, manages human resource effectively and systematically will be depended on the performance and successful or not of enterprise. The organization which readies to accept changes will survive, the organization makes full use of changes to opportunity and strategy will be a winner. Now when the environment of enterprise is uncertain and environment of management changes, organization should manage HRM in strategic point of view to maintain persistent competition superiority. We investigated how outsourcing affected on organizational performance perception according to inducting BSC from the employees of metro. As a result of the investigation, outsourcing is perceived importantly in study, growth, internal process point of view, but didn't perceived in finance and customer. We guessed that outsourcing would be perceived importantly in financial point of view as a cost reduction. In 5 years from the beginning of metro, it seemed to be perceived importantly, as organizations grow older, perceptions of outsourcing are perceived low because of stabilization of organization and labor's resistance. It is why that the more outsourcing is performed, the more reduction of organization and decrease of employees is expected as much as cost reduction.

RELIABLE ROLE OF NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION UNDER CO2 EMISSION CONSTRAINTS

  • Lee, Young-Eal;Jung, Young-Beom
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.39 no.5
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    • pp.655-662
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    • 2007
  • Most decision makers in the electricity industry plan their electric power expansion program by considering only a least cost operation, even when circumstances change with differing complexities. It is necessary, however, to analyze a long-term power expansion plan from various points of view, such as environmental friendliness, benefit of a carbon reduction, and system reliability, as well as least cost operation. The objective and approach of this study is to analyze the proper role of nuclear power in a long-term expansion plan by comparing different scenarios in terms of the system cost changes, $CO_2$ emission reduction, and system reliability in relation to the Business-As-Usual (BAU). The conclusion of this paper makes it clear that the Korean government cannot but expand the nationwide nuclear power program, because an increased energy demand is inevitable and other energy resources will not provide an adequate solution from an economic and sustainability point of view. The results of this analysis will help the Korean government in its long-term resource planning of what kinds of role each electric resource can play in terms of a triangular dilemma involving economics, environmental friendliness, and a stable supply of electricity.

A Scheduling Approach using Gradual Mobility Reduction for Synthesizing Pipelined Datapaths (파이프라인 데이터패스 합성을 위한 점진적 배정가능범위 축소를 이용한 스케줄링 방법)

  • Yoo, Hee-Jin;Oh, Ju-Young;Lee, Jun-Yong;Park, Do-Soon
    • The KIPS Transactions:PartA
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    • v.9A no.3
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    • pp.379-386
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    • 2002
  • This paper presents a scheduling approach for synthesizing pipelined datapaths under resource constraints. Our approach builds up a schedule based on gradual mobility reduction in contrast to other algorithms of previous researches, where an operation being scheduled is selected by using a priority function. The proposed method consists of a scheduling algorithm and a decision algorithm for detecting any violation against resource constraints. Our approach evaluates whether or not a scheduling solution can exist in case an operation temporarily is assigned to the earliest or latest control step among the assignable steps for the operation. If a solution cannot be found, it is impossible to assign the operation to that step due to a violation against resource constraints, and so we can eliminate that control step. This process is iterated until a reduction of mobility for all operations can not be obtained. Experiments on benchmarks show that this approach gains a considerable improvement over those by previous approaches.

Effect of Reductants and their Properties of Electric Resistivity on the Preparation of Ag coated Cu Powders by Chemical Reduction Method (화학환원법을 이용한 은 코팅 구리 분말 제조 시 환원제의 영향 및 전기비저항 특성)

  • Ahn, Jong-Gwan;Yoon, Chi-Ho;Kim, Dong-Jin;Cho, Sung-Wook;Park, Je-Shin
    • Korean Journal of Metals and Materials
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    • v.48 no.12
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    • pp.1097-1102
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    • 2010
  • Silver coated copper powders were prepared by a chemical reduction method with controlling the deposition process variables such as the feeding rate of the silver ionic solution and concentration of the reductants at room temperature. The characteristics of the products were evaluated by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AA) and a 4 probe resistivity measurement system. The optimum condition of the preparation of Ag coated Cu powders was at 0.05 M of potassium sodium tartrate and 2 ml/min of the feeding rate of the silver ionic solution. Our method successfully produced dense, uniform, and well-dispersed Ag coated Cu powder of $2{\sim}2.5{\mu}m$ witha silver layer of 100~200 nm. Additionally, we found that thespecific resistivity of the 30 wt.% Ag coated Cu powder was similar to that of pure silver, so that the composite powder could be used as an alternative electromagnetic shielding material for silver.

Effect of dietary phytase supplementation with different calcium/phosphorus ratio and net energy reduction on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in finishing pigs

  • Yanjiao Li;Qianqian Zhang;In Ho Kim
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.49 no.4
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    • pp.639-646
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    • 2022
  • The present experiment was conducted to assess the effect of Buttiauxella-derived phytase in finishing pigs fed corn/soybean meal diets with an increase in the calcium (Ca)/total phosphorus (P) (Ca/tP) ratio and a reduction in net energy on the growth performance and nutrient digestibility on the finishing pigs. A total of 90 crossbred ([Yorkshire × Landrace] × Duroc) finishing pigs with an average initial body weight (BW) of 56.94 ± 2.43 kg were used for an 11-week feeding trial. The pigs were randomly allotted to one of three dietary treatments (six replication/treatment and five pigs/pen) in a randomized complete block design according to their BW and gender. Dietary treatments consisted of supplementation of phytase (0.05, 0.07, and 0.1% in the control, Trt1 and Trt 2 diets, respectively) maintaining the Ca/tP ratio (1.67 : 1, 1.84 : 1, and 2.19 : 1 in control, Trt1 and Trt 2 diets, respectively) and reducing the net energy by 1% in Trt1 and Trt2 diets compared with the control diet. The results showed that dietary supplementation with phytase in the energy-reduced diet had a similar (p > 0.05) effect on the BW, average daily gain, average daily feed intake, and gain/feed ratio of the finishing pigs. Also, there were no effects (p > 0.05) of treatment matrixes on the nutrient digestibility of dry matter, nitrogen calcium, phosphorus, and gross energy. In conclusion, the increase of phytase and Ca/tP ratio and the reduction of net energy in the corn/soybean meal diet resulted in comparable growth performance and nutrient digestibility of finishing pigs relative to pigs fed the control diet.

An Evaluation on the Effect of the MSW-RDF Power Generation on the Thermal Efficiency and $CO_2$ Reduction (RDF발전에 의한 열효율향상 및 $CO_2$삭감효과에 대한 평가)

  • Choe, Gap-Seok;Choe, Yeon-Seok;Kim, Seok-Jun;Gwon, Yeong-Bae
    • 연구논문집
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    • s.31
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    • pp.45-51
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    • 2001
  • One of emerging technologies under development in the advanced countries is considered as RDF(Refuse Derived Fuel) power generation, which could meet both the requirement of an alternative energy resource utilization and $CO_2$ reduction. This paper deals with the effect to the thermal effiency and CO2 reduction of RDF firing power generation. The statistical data of domestic MSW generation in last year in small and medium cities for evaluating the merits of the RDF power generation were used. The analysis for RDF power generation compared to the existing incinerator w/o(or w/) power generation shows around 20.6%(10.0%) up in the total thermal efficiency and 57.0%(31.4%) up in the $CO_2$ reduction respectively.

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The Influence of Excluding No-load Cost from SMP on Cost Reduction Incentive of Generators (계통한계가격(SMP)에서 무부하비용 제외가 발전사 비용절감 유인에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Myung Yun;Cho, Sung Bong
    • Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.617-641
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    • 2014
  • Korean electricity market is a Cost-Based Pool (CBP) designed to minimize electricity production cost through cost by providing cost reduction incentives to generators. Generation companies have shown diverse efforts to reduce costs in CBP market such as procuring low-price fuels, installing high efficiency gas turbine and constructing power plants near the heavy-load site. Recently, as a way to improve CBP market, a proposal to exclude no-load cost from System Marginal Price (SMP) and to compensate generators ex post was suggested to Korea Power Exchange. This study analyzes the impact of excluding no-load cost from SMP on the cost reduction incentive of generators. We found that excluding no-load cost from SMP enhances the likelihood of decreasing the cost reduction incentives of LNG combined-cycle generators lying on the price-setting range.

A Study on the Effects of Governmental Support on KERRP: Case of Descending Clock Auction (온실가스 감축사업에 대한 정부 지원 정책 효과 분석)

  • Jang, Won-Ik
    • Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.923-946
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    • 2007
  • The goal of this study is to analyse the effects of financial support by governmental on KERRP (Korea Emission Reduction Registration Project) in the case of descending clock auction. Result shows that about 60% of total reduction (612,000ton) can be achieved at the price of 8,000 Won/ton with the budget amount of 5 billion Won, if the benefit from energy saving by the project is not included. Also 100% of total reduction (1,015,713ton) can be achieved at the price of 4,900Won/ton, if the benefit from energy saving by the project is included. Because most projects get some benefits from the energy saving occurred by project performance, the financial support by government may not be needed. However, this type of support would be meaningful from the aspect of encouraging GHG (Green House Gas) reduction to be prepared for the potential obligation of national GHG reduction from 2013.

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Abatement Potentials of Power Generation Technologies for the Achievement of National INDC (자발적 온실가스 감축목표 달성을 위한 발전기술별 온실가스저감 잠재량 평가)

  • Baek, Minho;Roh, Minyoung;Yurnaidi, Zulfikar;Kim, Suduk
    • Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.565-590
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    • 2016
  • In accordance with the global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Korean government submitted its INDC (Intended Nationally Determined Contribution) of 25.7% for domestic reduction and the total of 37% reduction by 2030 including the purchase of emission reduction permit from abroad. In this study, 25.7% reduction target is being evaluated to see its impact on domestic energy system using the integrated assessment model, GCAM (Global Change Assessment Model). Results show that electricity generation from fossil fuel technologies using coal and gas decrease by 28.0%, 13.5% while that of biomass, wind power, solar energy increase by 47.6%, 22.0% and 45.4%, respectively. It is worth noting that so called new technology such as USC (ultra supercritical power generation) does not contribute to achieving the emission reduction target and careful and quantitative analysis is required for such categorization in the future.

Incidence and management of mandibular fractures in a low-resource health facility in Ghana

  • Frimpong, Paul;Nguyen, Truc Thi Hoang;Sodnom-Ish, Buyanbileg;Nimatu, Edinam Salia;Dampare, Nana Yaa Asantewaa;Rockson, Roberta;Awuah, Samuel Baffour;Amponsah, Emmanuel Kofi;Newton, Cardinal;Kim, Soung Min
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.47 no.6
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    • pp.432-437
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: The mandible and other parts of the maxillofacial region suffer significant morbid injuries following road traffic accidents. Our study gives epidemiological description of mandibular fractures in Ghana and also evaluates the relevance of closed reduction and indirect fixation for managing mandibular fractures in low-resource health facilities in low-income countries like Ghana. Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective study involving 268 patients who reported to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Sunyani Regional Hospital with mandibular fractures from January 2010 to December 2019. Patient medical records were assessed for information on age, sex, fracture etiology, anatomic location of fracture, time of day of road traffic accident, and other associated injuries. Results: A total of 268 patients were included in this study (males, 216 [80.6%]; females, 52 [19.4%]). Motor vehicular accident (MVA) was the leading cause of mandibular fractures (202 injuries, 75.4%). Other etiologies included assault (39, 14.6%), gunshot (13, 4.9%), falls (12, 4.5%), and industrial accidents (2, 0.7%). Of the 161 male cases caused by MVA, 121 (75.2%) occurred at night and in the evening while the remaining 40 (24.8%) occurred in the morning and afternoon. Among all managed 222 patients, 212 (79.1%) were treated with closed reduction and indirect fixation technique while 10 (3.7%) were treated with open reduction and direct fixation. Conclusion: Closed reduction with indirect fixation could successfully be used to manage mandibular fractures in low resourced health facilities, especially in low-income countries. The poor lightening system on roads in Ghana is a major contributory factor to motor vehicular accidents.