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Aircraft carriers : National ships or paper tigers? - Conditions to acquire aircraft carriers analyzed by tracing cases - (국가전력으로서의 항공모함 확보조건 분석)

  • Ban, Kiljoo
    • Strategy21
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    • s.39
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    • pp.198-241
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    • 2016
  • Aircraft carriers: are they national platforms to maximize national interest or just simply paper tigers to be little useful for states' development? To some states such as U.S., U.K, and France, aircraft carriers functioned as national assets which is indispensable to their interest. By contrast, Thailand's aircraft carrier was a dead platform which is useless to its national interest and India's ones were little used on the mission field. What is the mechanism leading to this difference? The key is whether states make aircraft carriers connected to overall national evolution when it comes to establishing military strategy and planning a long-term force structure. Put it another way, conditions to acquire them need to be analyzed regarding two variables-national status(prestige and economic power) and threat(mission)-for the future as well as in the present. The former acquired carriers under the condition of making them becoming national platforms which is balanced with their overall development. However, the latter simply bought them without carefully taking account of economic obstacles, e.g., the poverty rate, when it comes to force planning. At the same time, we should not neglect to identify that states of the former cases might have a hard time in maximizing their key interests if they did not have carriers. Accordingly, conditions on carriers' acquisition need to be carefully examined and a typological theory suggested here could shed light on this process. This theory shows that South Korea's status is eligible to have a necessary and sufficient condition to acquire carriers.

A Basic Study for Smart Zero Carbon Cities (스마트 저탄소도시를 위한 기초연구)

  • Shin, Wan Sun;Choi, Seong Ho;Park, Jin Chul;Song, Yong Woo
    • Land and Housing Review
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.19-23
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    • 2019
  • In recent years, many studies have been conducted on smart low carbon cities through the fusion of ICT information technology for the purpose of reducing carbon. In this study, we investigated 13 cities in three continents that implement low-carbon city policies and analyzed the size, economic and social characteristics of each city to identify the degree of dynamic mechanism for carbon reduction. To this end, we quantified the elements of the city and analyzed the basic requirements for low-carbon cities using the TOPSIS method. The study found that most cities were better able to activate institutions and cultural conditions, facilities and functional conditions, and economic and industrial conditions than other engines, and these three were the main forms of power for smart low carbon cities. The results of this study are expected to be used as a basis for suggesting policy recommendations and improvement measures for future smart low carbon cities.

A Study on the Establishment of Optimum Design Conditions and Economic Evaluation for Rot Water Heating Solar Energy System (태양열(太陽熱) 급탕(給湯)시스템의 최적설계(最適設計) 조건(條件)의 설정(設定)과 경제성(經濟性) 평가(評價)에 관한 연구(硏究))

  • Lee, Young-Soo;Lee, Ki-Woo
    • Solar Energy
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.47-59
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    • 1986
  • This paper presents the establishment of optimum design conditions and economic evaluation for solar hot water system. The aim of this study is to present thermal performance of solar heating systems and to determine their performance as a function of collector size, storage capacity, tilting of collector and other factors. By analyzing its performance under the various conditions, optimum design of solar heating system can be obtained. System performance are obtained monthly and yearly basis respectively. At the same time the economics of various systems are evaluated. For the computer simulation Mokpo, Kangnung, Chupungnyong and Seoul are selected for particular installation places. As a result, the optimal design condition of solar heating system considering the following factors such as installation angle of collector, capacity of storage tank, collector size in each place can be obtained as follows; (1) Installation angle of collector Tilt = lattitude (2) Capacity of storage tank Solar domestic hot water system : $45\;1/m^2$ Multifamily solar domestic hot water system : $35\;1/m^2$ (3) Collector size i) Solar domestic hot water system Seoul & Chupyungyong area : $11.52\;m^2$ Mokpo area : $8.64\;m^2$ ii) Multifamily solar domestic hot water system Seoul, Chupyungyong & Mokpo area : $345.6\;m^2$ Kangnung area : $259.2\;m^2$

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Analysis on the Setfiement Conditions in the Troubled Reclaimed Areas Under State Control (II) - Farming and Rural Economy- (미완공간척지의 정주생활 실태분석(II) -영농 및 농촌경제-)

  • 최수명;황한철
    • Magazine of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.104-111
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    • 1991
  • In Korea, small-scale reclaimed areas have been suffering from many problems because of the lack of comprehensive developing strategy although considerable investments have been inputed by the public sector since 1970's. For 3 reclaimed sites in Chonnam Province choser as case study areas, the analysis, the second attempt of widely-spanned studies on areal conditions, concentrated on their farming and economic conditions. Its results were as follows ; 1. Although farming pattern has been transferred to the full4ime rice cropping type by the creation of reclaimed paddy field, farming size in the areas has not been increased more than that in existing agricultural areas. This means that agricultural planning should be included in the initial stage of reclamation projects, especially with reference to the substantial enlargement of farming size. 2. Block parcelling of severely fragmented holdings in new and old lands should be carried out, which can make farming activities efficient and farming route shortened. In large-scale reclaimed areas, new village planning could be considered in its central zone for efficent farming. 3. Because soil in the areas contains much more salt and water than that in other areas, new design methodology should be introduced for the efficient use of agricultural machines in reclaimed areas. 4. There are deep-seated economic problems in reclaimed area, which have been caused by very poor level and agriculturally dominated structure of household income. These problems should motivate farmers to give up positive action for qualitative and quantitative improvement in farming.

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New Approaches to the Formation of the Food System in Modern Conditions

  • Kulaiets, Andrii;Kulayets, Mariia;Shynkaruk, Lidiia;Kendus, Daria;Gerashchenko, Mykyta
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.10
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    • pp.51-56
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    • 2022
  • The main purpose of the article is to analyze the main approaches to the formation of the food system in modern conditions. The constant growth of the population, the increase in the level of use of natural resources against the background of a decrease in their reserves causes a number of risks for the food security of both a person and the country as a whole. The problem of the formation of food security has always remained at the center of scientific interests of both domestic and foreign researchers. In the context of globalization, this issue is considered as one of the key global problems in the system. Theoretical and metodological basis studia systematic approach to study of fundamental provisions of economic science regarding the formation of the food system. Based on the results of the study, the main approaches to the formation of the food system in modern conditions were characterized. The study has limitations associated with the lack of the ability to analyze the food system on the practical activities of a single socio-economic system.

Directions towards sustainable agricultural systems in Korea

  • Kim, Chang-Gil
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Crop Science Conference
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    • 2017.06a
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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.

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A Study on the Influence of Economic Factors on Library Use (경제요인이 도서관 이용에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구)

  • Jeon, Gyeahyung;Kwon, Sun-young
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.9 no.11
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    • pp.299-306
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    • 2018
  • Changes in demographic and economic conditions affect corporate strategy, labor market and social welfare. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of changes in population and economic situation on library use and to examine the income effect of library use. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, we analyzed the 10 year fixed library of public library statistics and statistical census data from 2008 to 2017 using the panel fixed effect model using the data of regional gross production and unemployment rate. And the changes in the economic and demographic characteristics of the region are used to confirm the regularity of the relationship between the changes in the usage situation of the libraries belonging to a certain region and the changes in the economic and demographic conditions in the respective regions. As a result of the analysis, the changes in the economic environment did not significantly affect the number of visitors to the library and the number of library users, but it was an important factor in the number of borrowers. This study is significant in that it shows how the economic environment changes affect the library. The result of this study is expected to be a theoretical basis for establishing the service policy of public libraries.

Special cases in fatigue analysis of wind turbines

  • Gunes, Onur;Altunsu, Elif;Sari, Ali
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.32 no.5
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    • pp.501-508
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    • 2021
  • The turbine industry demands a reliable design with affordable cost. As technological advances begin to support turbines of huge sizes, and the increasing importance of wind turbines from day to day make design safety conditions more important. Wind turbines are exposed to environmental conditions that can affect their installation, durability, and operation. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61400-1 design load cases consist of analyses involving wind turbine operating conditions. This design load cases (DLC) is important for determining fatigue loads (i.e., forces and moments) that occur as a result of expected conditions throughout the life of the machine. With the help of FAST (Fatigue, Aerodynamics, Structures, and Turbulence), an open source software, the NREL 5MW land base wind turbine model was used. IEC 61400-1 wind turbine design standard procedures assessed turbine behavior and fatigue damage to the tower base of dynamic loads in different design conditions. Real characteristic wind speed distribution and multi-directional effect specific to the site were taken into consideration. The effect of these conditions on the economic service life of the turbine has been studied.

How to Manage the Economic Cooperation between the South-North Korean Corporations in the Era of Economic Crisis (경제위기와 남북 기업 활동의 협력 방안)

  • Sung, Sang-Hyeon;Lee, Jong-Keon
    • Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.91-99
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    • 2012
  • The political conflicts and military collisions between the South-North Korea resulted in actions taken at 1 of Dec. in 2008 and 24 May in 2010. Those actions stopped the major economic cooperations such as the relink of a railroad line across the divided peninsula as well as Mt. Geumgang tourist trade, and cast shade on the Gaesung Industrial Complex. This article articulates the current situation of the economic damages, status quo of cooperation and the South Koreans' changed way of thinking about issues between the South and North which provoked by the conflicts. We emphasized the necessities of minimizing unstable non-economic factors on the Peninsula; continuing win-win economic cooperation between the South-and North corporations; guaranteeing safe business conditions; improving the relationship based on the national consensus. Also we suggested ideas on how to manage the economic cooperation and how to explore new business opportunities in the future based on entrepreneurial leadership.

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