• 자원환경지질
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.815-825
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• 2007

This study analyzed trends in geoscientific research funding provided by the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF) and examined strategies to promote geoscientific research. The strengths of geoscientific research in South Korea include the excellent academic quality of researchers, established research infrastructure, and inter-disciplinary research. Weaknesses include insufficient leadership in related societies and institutes, insufficient research productivity, and the exclusion of the field from nationally supported large-scale research projects. Opportunities for expanded research include environmental issues, the sustainable use of natural resources, the promotion of international research cooperation, and the initiation of national efforts to find solutions for regional problems. However, growth in the geosciences is threatened by prioritized investment in fields such as biotechnology, nanoscience, and information technology, a dismissive attitude toward the growth of basic sciences, and an increased demand for projects with visible economic and societal impacts. In terms of funding, group-based programs receive more support than individual-based programs. Between 1978 and 2006, KOSEF invested 1,744 billion won ($1.873 billion US) in a total of 46,748 basic research projects. Of this amount, 62.1 billion won ($66.7 million US) was allocated to 1,901 projects in the geosciences, which was roughly 2.6-10.6% of the money available in a given year. These funds were used to support research and development, the development and maintenance of necessary infrastructure, and the education and training of geoscientists.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권7호
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• pp.1017-1035
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• 2018

The European Union (EU) is the world's third largest producer of beef. This contributes to the economy, rural development, social life, culture and gastronomy of Europe. The diversity of breeds, animal types (cows, bulls, steers, heifers) and farming systems (intensive, extensive on permanent or temporary pastures, mixed, breeders, feeders, etc) is a strength, and a weakness as the industry is often fragmented and poorly connected. There are also societal concerns regarding animal welfare and environmental issues, despite some positive environmental impacts of farming systems. The EU is amongst the most efficient for beef production as demonstrated by a relative low production of greenhouse gases. Due to regional differences in terms of climate, pasture availability, livestock practices and farms characteristics, productivity and incomes of beef producers vary widely across regions, being among the lowest of the agricultural systems. The beef industry is facing unprecedented challenges related to animal welfare, environmental impact, origin, authenticity, nutritional benefits and eating quality of beef. These may affect the whole industry, especially its farmers. It is therefore essential to bring the beef industry together to spread best practice and better exploit research to maintain and develop an economically viable and sustainable beef industry. Meeting consumers' expectations may be achieved by a better prediction of beef palatability using a modelling approach, such as in Australia. There is a need for accurate information and dissemination on the benefits and issues of beef for human health and for environmental impact. A better objective description of goods and services derived from livestock farming is also required. Putting into practice "agroecology" and organic farming principles are other potential avenues for the future. Different future scenarios can be written depending on the major driving forces, notably meat consumption, climate change, environmental policies and future organization of the supply chain.

• 한국수자원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수자원학회 2015년도 학술발표회
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• pp.244-244
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• 2015

Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) in the form of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) systems are being applied for numerous water augmentation projects both in developed and developing countries. Given the onset of Climate Change and its influence on weather patterns and land use, it has been acknowledged the utilization of this technology will be ever increasing. This technique like all others does have its drawbacks or disadvantages, whereby to overcome these drawbacks or disadvantages it is recommended that logical planning process be followed. In this study, we developed a decision framework known as "Decision framework for the planning, designing, construction/testing and implementation of subsurface water storage system" to further standardize the planning and design process of subsurface water storage system to increase the probability of having a successful ASR/ASTR project. The formulation of this framework was based on earlier frameworks, guidelines, published papers and technical reports which were compiled into a data collection database. The database of which consider both qualitative and quantitative aspect for example recharge objectives, site location, water chemistry of the native, source and recovered water, aquifer characteristics(hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, porosity), injection/pumping rate, ecological constraints, societal restrictions, regulatory restrictions etc. The assimilation of these factors into a singular framework will benefit the broad spectrum of stakeholder as it maps the chronological order under which ASR project should be undertaken highlighting at each stage the feasibility of the project. The final stage of which should result in fully operational ASR system. The framework was applied to two case studies and through the application of a modified ASR site selection suitability index (Brown et al., 2005) a score was derived to identify the performance of each site. A high score of which meant a maximize chance of success given the reduce presence of project constraints.

• 한국농림기상학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국농림기상학회 2013년도 추계 학술발표논문집
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• pp.30-31
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• 2013

Land use and land cover change (LULCC) due to human activities directly affects natural systems and contributes to changes in carbon exchange and climate through a range of feedbacks. How land use and land cover changes affect carbon exchanges can be assessed using multiyear measurement data from micrometeorological flux towers. The objective of the research is to assess the impact of land use and land cover change on carbon exchange in a heterogeneous cropland area. The heterogeneous cropland area in Haenam, South Korea is also subjected to a land conversion due to rural development. Therefore, the impact of the change in land utilization in this area on carbon exchange should be assessed to monitor the cycle of energy, water, and carbon dioxide between this key agricultural ecosystem and the atmosphere. We are currently conducting the research based on 10 years flux measurement data from Haenam Koflux site and examining the LULCC patterns in the same temporal scale to evaluate whether the LULCC in the surrounding site and the resulting heterogeneity (or diversity) have a significant impact on carbon exchange. Haenam cropland is located near the southwestern coast of the Korean Peninsula with land cover types consisting of scattered rice paddies and various croplands (seasonally cultivated crops). The LULCC will be identified and quantified using remote sensing satellite data and then analyzing the relationships between LULCC and flux footprint of $CO_2$ from tower flux measurement. We plan to calculate annual flux footprint climatology map from 2003 to 2012 from the 10 years flux observation database. Eventually, these results will be used to quantify how the system's effective performance and reserve capacity contribute to moving the system towards more sustainable configuration. Broader significance of this research is to understand the co-evolution of the Haenam agricultural ecosystem and its societal counterpart which are assumed to be self-organizing hierarchical open systems.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.55-70
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• 2024

The loss of biodiversity poses a significant threat not only to business sustainability and investment risk but also to societal well-being. Nature serves as a crucial driver for long-term business viability and economic prosperity. The Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), established in September 2023, mandates that companies assess and disclose their impacts on nature. Despite this, many businesses lack a full understanding of their reliance on and impact upon natural capital and ecosystem services, leading to insufficient disclosures. This study evaluates the applicability of TNFD's assessment methodologies and indicators within a domestic context, highlighting the condition of nature and ecosystem services, and exploring potential synergies with national biodiversity policies. Our analysis suggests that TNFD necessitates a unique approach to the spatial and temporal data and methodologies traditionally employed in environmental impact assessments. This includes assessing the reciprocal influences of corporate activities on natural capital and ecosystem services via the LEAP framework. Moreover, in industries where the choice of specific indicators depends on unique sectoral traits, developing a standardized strategy for data and assessment indicators-adapted to local conditions-is crucial due to the variability in the availability of assessment tools and data. The proactive engagement of the private sector in ecosystem restoration projects is particularly promising for contributing towards national biodiversity objectives. Although TNFD is in its nascent phase, its global adoption by numerous companies signifies its potential impact. Successful implementation of TNFD is anticipated to deepen businesses' and financial institutions' understanding of natural capital and ecosystem services, thereby reinforcing their commitment to sustainable development.

• 트랜스-
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• 제16권
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• pp.1-31
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• 2024

디지털 매체의 발전은 청소년들이 마약류 구매 환경에 쉽게 접근하며 소셜 네트워크 서비스(SNS)와 메신저 서비스를 통한 마약류 구매 및 복용 사례가 증가하고 있다. 이러한 환경에 노출된 청소년들은 마약류 중독으로 인한 신경학적 및 정신 건강 문제를 겪을 위험이 있으며, 이는 범죄에 노출될 위험을 증가시킨다. 따라서, 국가 차원에서의 관리와 지원이 절실히 필요하다. 마약에 노출된 청소년들을 위한 지속 가능한 치료 방안을 모색하는 것은 중대한 과제로 부상하고 있다. 재발 위험이 높은 마약류 중독 치료를 위해선 비용이 효율적이며 사용자 친화적인 치료 프로그램이 필요하다. 본 연구는 디지털 플랫폼을 활용하여 청소년들이 자발적으로 참여할 수 있는 치료 환경을 조성하고, 예술을 활용한 치료적 콘텐츠 개발을 목표로 하는 문헌 연구를 수행한다. 청소년 약물 중독에 대한 사회적 인식과 치료 현황을 검토하고, 마약류 중독이 청소년의 뇌 활동 및 인지 기능 저하에 미치는 영향을 분석하여, 중독된 뇌 기능의 재활을 촉진할 수 있는 디지털 치료제 개발에 관한 방안을 선행 연구 사례 분석을 통해 모색한다. 또한, 디지털 치료적 접근법과 예술치료의 통합이 치료 과정에 어떠한 이점을 제공할 수 있는지를 탐구하며, 연극 치료, 음악 치료, 미술치료 등 다양한 치료 프로그램이 청소년에게 미치는 치료적 효과의 증대 가능성을 제안한다. 예술 치료 요법의 적용은 도구의 확장, 표현의 다양화, 데이터의 확보, 동기 부여 측면에서 긍정적 효과를 기대할 수 있다. 이러한 접근을 통해 청소년 마약류 중독 치료의 효과성이 증대될 것으로 예상된다. 종합적으로 볼 때, 본 연구는 청소년 마약류 중독에 대한 사회적 상황을 고려한 경제적이며 지속 가능한 치료 방안을 제공하는 디지털 치료제 및 관련 애플리케이션 개발을 위한 기초 연구를 수행하고자 한다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.561-580
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• 2021

쑤저우 평강로 역사문화거리를 분석 대상으로 도시역사거리의 발전과 보호에 대해 알아보았다. 다음과 같은 방식을 통해 도시역사거리에서 문화거리의 발전, 재생방법과 현황에 대해 전면적인 조사를 진행하였다. 우선 역사문화거리의 개념과 특성을 이해하고, 문헌조사를 통해 역사문화거리의 보존과 재생특성을 물리적 요소와 비물리적 요소로 정리했다. 또한, 한국의 인사동, 삼청동, 중국 베이징의 난뤄구샹, 항저우의 남송어가 등 4개 역사문화거리의 통합디자인교류시스템을 분석하고 연구했다. 기초 연구와 분석을 거쳐 비물리적 요소에서 문화성, 경제성, 사회성에 포함되는 평가 기준을 마련하고 물리적 요소를 공간 구조, 도로 맥락, 건물 보존으로 나누어 분석틀을 정리했다. 평강로에서 비물리적 요소와 물리적 요소의 복합적인 발전 관점을 제시하여 역사문화거리의 보존과 재생에 평가 모델을 제공할 수 있다는 점에서 의의가 있다. 또한 현장 조사를 결합해 방문객을 위한 프로그램 및 서명 시스템의 정비와 개발, 역사문화 네트워크 플랫폼의 지속적인 개발 등 방면의 미흡한 부분에 대해 최적화와 구체적인 연구를 진행할 필요가 있으며, 이를 통해 같은 유형의 다른 역사문화거리에 참고할 만한 기초 자료를 제공하여야 한다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.45-56
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• 2024

Heavy metals emitted from urban development do not decompose in the soil and remain for long periods, continually impacting the environment. Since the mid-1990s, there has been increasing societal concern in South Korea regarding soil contamination, prompting various legislative revisions to reduce pollution. This study utilizes the Environmental Impact Assessment Support System (EIASS) to investigate projects in the metropolitan area that have exceeded the Ministry of Environment's soil contamination concern levels from 1989 to 2022 and to examine improvements in the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process. The results reveal that the average concentrations of nine contaminants-cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), and fluoride (F)-have all increased over the years. Among these, Zn had the highest relative proportion, with 37.5% of the 40 sites exceeding environmental concern levels. Investigation of 19 specific projects at these exceedance sites showed that only 7 had documented analyses of contamination causes and remediation plans, and just one had contracted additional remediation services, though results from these efforts were found to be lacking. Furthermore, since 2019, a significant proportion of these sites were involved in residential developments, likely due to government initiatives in new city development and extensive housing supply plans. This research emphasizes the importance of public disclosure of the processes and outcomes of remediation efforts on historically contaminated soils prior to project development. It discusses improvements to the EIA by reviewing current legislation and international examples. The findings of this study are expected to heighten public awareness about heavy metal contamination and enhance transparency in soil remediation efforts, contributing to sustainable environmental management and development.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.613-623
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• 2013

현재 국내 석회석광산은 개발 방식 및 특성에 따라 환경적, 사회적, 경영적 측면에서 다양한 문제 등을 내포한 채 운영되고 있다. 따라서 최근에는 이 같은 문제점들을 저감하고 지속가능한 광산개발을 위하여, 갱내채광 혹은 시설물 갱내화 등 다양한 노력이 계속되고 있다. 이러한 노력은 기존의 광산개발 공간 외에 새로운 지하대형공간의 생성을 유발하기 때문에, 작업자 및 시설물의 안전성확보를 위하여 발생 가능한 다양한 종류의 리스크에 대한 재난관리 필요성이 제기되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 지하대형공간을 구축하고 시설물을 갱내화하여 본격가동을 앞둔 석회석광업현장의 작업자들을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하여 리스크 위험도평가 및 업무영향력분석 후 재난관리를 위한 업무우선순위를 도출하였다. 그 결과, 대상 현장의 경우 파분쇄 및 분립선별공정에서 안전수칙 불이행으로 인한 리스크에 대하여 위험도가 가장 높은 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 이 리스크에 대한 재난발생시 업무연속성 유지를 위한 영향력을 분석결과 우선적으로 갱내외의 연계작업이 원활하게 이루어지도록 해야 하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국농림기상학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.378-388
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• 2016

국제사회는 현재 1) 지속가능한 생산력 및 소득의 증대, 2) 기후변화에 적응하는 탄력 구축, 그리고 3) 온실 기체 방출의 감축을 함께 달성하는 기후스마트농업(Climate-Smart Agriculture, CSA)의 비전을 제시하고 이를 실현하고자 협력하고 있다. 이는 200여 년 전 다산 정약용이 강조한 후농(厚農), 편농(便農), 상농(上農)의 3농의 비전과 맥락을 같이 할 뿐 아니라, 성과를 정량적으로 평가하고 관리할 총체적 지수의 개발과 이를 기반으로 한 의사결정을 지원하는 실용적 목표를 제시하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 기후스마트농업의 의사결정을 지원할 행위자 기반 모형인 MP-MAS를 소개하고, 국내 적용을 위해 구축한 초기 모형을 벼농사에 적용하여 도출한 예비 결과를 제시하였다. MP-MAS는 농민들과 정책 입안자들이 함께 다른 관점에서 다양한 선택 사양을 고려할 수 있도록 지원할 수 있다. 추후 기후변화에 적응하는 탄력 구축과 온실기체 방출의 감축을 동시에 고려할 수 있는 시스템으로 확장될 경우, 국제적인 압박으로 다가오는 기후스마트농업의 목표 달성뿐만 아니라, 다산의 3농 비전인 지속가능한 농업-사회시스템을 구현하는 중요한 도구로 사용될 것으로 기대된다.