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The Understanding of a Social Enterprise from the Christian Perspective: Focused on a Missional Church (기독교적 관점에서 본 사회적 기업 이해: 선교적 교회를 중심으로)

  • Bong, Won Young
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.387-401
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study was to show how to utilize social enterprise in the Christian aspect, especially from the view of the missional church, and to show how to help the community develop. Social enterprises appeared when the government and non-governmental organizations felt limitation in dealing with social issues such as rapid urbanization, unemployment, and economic polarization that occurred due to high industrialization. Because social enterprises differ from countries and there are various kinds of social enterprises even in each country, there is no common international definition; it is not easy to define it with one word. However, several common values could be found through this study. As social enterprises developed in the world, the missional church was introduced to a Christian world around the same time. Through analysis of social enterprises and the missional church, A researcher found five common elements between them: time of first appearance, background of appearance, business value, focus of activities, and base elements. In addition, I discussed applicable suggestions that the missional church cooperated with social enterprises to make a healthier community.

Political Implication on the Genetically Modified Crops (유전자(遺傳子) 변형(變形) 농산물(農産物)에 관한 정책적(政策的) 함의(含意))

  • Shin, Young In;Park, In Shik
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.116-129
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    • 1999
  • The objectives of the study mainly concentrated on identifying the political implication on genetically modified crops considering production potentials and problems. It is found that the comprehensive evaluation of the genetically modified crops could not be concluded and compromised in a word on account of the polarization and parallelism of the positive and negative benefits of genetically modified crops just like as the rail way. The genetically modified crops will be contributed to solving the food shortage problems in the world, when the issues such as food safety, ecological disturbance and loss and degradation of biodiversity can be guaranteed in transparency. And when the trade morality of the multi-national enterprises be accepted by the genetically modified crops consumers, the potentiality of genetically modified crops will be realized greatly. By the way, the first problems will be expected to be solved by scientific development. If the food safety of the genetically modified technology be verified in transparency, it will be greatly contributed to solve food problems of human beings in the world. But the second problem could not be expected to be easily solved from the view point of capital property. In conclusion, the genetically modified technology will be made a severe sense of incongruity and a seed of fire on it will be remained persistently. According to the results based on the analysing the genetically modified crops potentiality and problems, it was identified that the ex-ante preparation of counter-measures and actions on it should be necessary. Accordingly this study has recommended that how and what the R&D policy on genetically modified crops be established and suggested how to carried out the industrial and economic policy together with international negotiation, and organizational and institutional rearrangement and etc.

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Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance of Anti-Corrosive Paint by Investigation of Diffusion Limiting Current Density (확산한계전류밀도 고찰에 의한 방청도료의 내식성평가)

  • Moon, Kyung-Man;Kim, Yun-Hae;Lee, Myung-Hoon;Lee, In-Won;Park, Hyun;Chun, Ho-Hwan
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.64-68
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    • 2009
  • It has been observed that coated steel structures deteriorate more rapidly than the designed lifetime due to acid rain caused by air pollution, etc. Therefore, improving the corrosion resistance of anti-corrosive paint is very important in terms of safety and the economic point of view. In this study, the corrosion resistance of five kinds of anti-corrosive paints, including the Acryl, Fluorine, and Epoxy resin series, were investigated with electrochemical methods, such as corrosion potential measurements, polarization curves, diffusion limiting current density, etc. As a result, the corrosion resistance of the F101 specimen with the fluorine resin series was found to be superior to the other specimens, while E100 with the epoxy resin series also showed a somewhat good corrosion resistance. Furthermore, it was observed that the amount of water and oxygen entering the inner side of a painted film increased with an increase in immersion time, irrespective of the kind of resin series. However, the oxygen diffusion limiting current density of a specimen with good corrosion resistance was relatively decreased compared to other specimens, because of the difficulty of oxygen diffusion penetrating to the inner side of the film. Consequently it is suggested that we can qualitatively evaluate the corrosion resistance of an anti-corrosive paint by measuring the diffusion limiting current density as an electrochemical method.

Investigating the Morphology and Kinetics of Three-Dimensional Neuronal Networks on Electro-Spun Microstructured Scaffolds

  • Kim, Dongyoon;Kim, Seong-Min;Kang, Donghee;Baek, Goeun;Yoon, Myung-Han
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2013.08a
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    • pp.277.2-277.2
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    • 2013
  • Petri dishes and glass slides have been widely used as general substrates for in vitro mammalian cell cultures due to their culture viability, optical transparency, experimental convenience, and relatively low cost. Despite the aforementioned benefit, however, the flat two-dimensional substrates exhibit limited capability in terms of realistically mimicking cellular polarization, intercellular interaction, and differentiation in the non-physiological culture environment. Here, we report a protocol of culturing embryonic rat hippocampal neurons on the electro-spun polymeric network and the results from examination of neuronal cell behavior and network formation on this culture platform. A combinatorial method of laser-scanning confocal fluorescence microscopy and live-cell imaging technique was employed to track axonal outgrowth and synaptic connectivity of the neuronal cells deposited on this model culture environment. The present microfiber-based scaffold supports the prolonged viability of three-dimensionally-formed neuronal networks and their microscopic geometric parameters (i.e., microfiber diameter) strongly influence the axonal outgrowth and synaptic connection pattern. These results implies that electro-spun fiber scaffolds with fine control over surface chemistry and nano/microscopic geometry may be used as an economic and general platform for three-dimensional mammalian culture systems, particularly, neuronal lineage and other network forming cell lines.

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A Study on the Efficient Utilizing of Information Media for Vulnerable People to Disaster : Focused on Foreigners Workers in South Korea (재난약자를 위한 정보매체의 효과적인 활용방안 : 국내 체류 외국인 근로자의 인식을 중심으로)

  • Gu, Hyo Jeong;Joo, Seong Bhin
    • Convergence Security Journal
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    • v.18 no.5_2
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    • pp.83-92
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    • 2018
  • Korea is increasingly vulnerable to disasters due to changes in economic and social structure. In particular, there are a number of disadvantaged people, such as elderly people, disabled people, basic livelihood recipients, foreigners, multicultural families, etc. who are vulnerable to social problems due to aging, polarization and internationalization. These vulnerable people to disaster have difficulties in acquiring disaster information and to respond promptly by self-help. Of course, recent studies on vulnerable people to disaster have been steadily increasing, but discussions about foreigners have been relatively inadequate. This has led to a lack of understanding about the actual situation of disaster and coping methods. Once general situations set in, foreigners staying in Korea will suffer from a vicious cycle of policy-making from the viewpoint of Korean and difficulties in obtaining relevant information. In this study, we conducted in-depth interviews on the recognition and acquisition path of disaster information for foreign workers living in Korea. Based on the results of the interviews, we derived implications for practical information, such as ways to understand and actively utilize information media frequently visited by foreign workers in Korea.

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A study on the relationship between socioeconomic level and oral health: analysis of data from the Sixth Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (사회경제적 수준과 구강건강과의 관련성 연구: 제6기 국민건강영양조사 자료를 이용하여)

  • Song, Ae-Hee;Youn, Hye-Jeong
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.565-575
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    • 2019
  • Objectives: In this study, both subjective and objective levels of oral health were used to identify the relationship between oral health inequalities. Methods: Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey data from 2013 to 2015 were combined to create an analysis plan. Oral health questions categorized as subjective oral health conditions and oral health-related diseases used dental tissue disease status as data measured by the Community Periodical Index(CPI) and decayed, missing, filled teeth(DMFT) experience. Other data on oral health behaviors such as toothache experience, the frequency of toothbrush use, chewing problems, oral examination status, and unmet dental care needs were classified and analyzed according to the socioeconomic level. Data were analyzed using frequency and cross analyses, and the statistical significance level was set at 0.05. Results: It was found that higher the economic and educational level, better was the subjective oral health, lower the CPI, lower the experience of toothache, higher the frequency of toothbrush use, lower the number of people having chewing problems, and higher the frequency of oral checkups. Conclusions: Oral health inequality exists among social classes. It is suggested that continuous research and efforts be carried out to promote oral health while considering socioeconomic and educational levels. Further, active government efforts will be needed to address polarization by social class.

Cost of Illness of Chronic Disease by Region in Korea (3대 만성질환자의 지역별 의료비 분석)

  • Moon, Jong Youn;Shin, Jaeyong;Kim, Jae-Hyun
    • Health Policy and Management
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.65-73
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    • 2021
  • Background: With the recent aging of the population, the transition to a disease structure centered on chronic diseases is accelerating. Moreover, the socio-economic gap and the polarization of the health gap between regions further increase the burden of disease on the country. Accordingly, this study calculated the disease cost of hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, which are the three major chronic diseases, to establish an effective health promotion policy strategy for each region, and analyzed the gap in disease cost within the region to determine health determinants at the individual as well as the regional level. Methods: This study utilized data from the 2015 sample cohort of the National Health Insurance Service and calculated the disease cost of patients (diabetes: I10-I15, hypertension: E10-E14, hyperlipidemia: E78) based on the main diagnosis. Results: Based on our analysis, the case of medical use in cities and provinces was higher than in metropolitan cities, with relatively small medical use in Seoul and Gangwon-do. In terms of the disease cost, the cost of chronic diseases in Seoul and Jeju was the highest, but the difference in disease cost between patients in each region was the largest in Seoul and Gangwon-do. Conclusion: The results of this study provide meaningful data for implementing efficient health promotion policies by analyzing the differences in disease cost and identifying health determinants in different regions. Furthermore, in Korea, where socioeconomic differences are clearly revealed, it can be used as a basis for preparing a strategic plan, from a long-term perspective, to improve the health of patients with chronic diseases in the future.

An Empirical Study of Age Effect on Awareness for Korean Unification: evidence from 2020 Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi survey data (통일 의식에 대한 연령 효과 분석: 수도권 데이터를 중심으로)

  • Woo, Kyoungbong
    • Analyses & Alternatives
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.7-33
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    • 2022
  • This study analyzes the difference in the awareness of Korean Unification among age groups based on survey data. It is verified by statistical model analyses that the ratio of agreement for Korean Unification increases with the age growth, but after the highest peak at the age group of 44 ~ 53 years, the ratio of agreement gradually decreases. The statistical model shows that the age group of 44 ~ 53 years old has 2.5 times higher odds of agreement than the age group of 24 ~ 33 years old and the odds of female to male is 0.56. Meanwhile, the ratio of increase in the agreement, aligned with the increasing age groups, shows 4.3 times higher for males than females. The difference in the ratio of agreement in the overall age groups is estimated to be contributed the most by the significant difference in the ratio of agreement for Korean Unification between the young male generation (in their 20s and 30s) and the middle-aged male generation (in their 40s and 50s).

An Empirical Research on Success Factors of One-person Creating Company of Mobile App Industry in the Busan Region (부산 모바일 앱 산업 분야의 1인 창조기업 성공요인에 관한 실증연구)

  • Cheon, Phyeong-Uk;Chung, Dong-Seop;Ock, Young-Seck
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.16 no.8
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    • pp.982-993
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    • 2013
  • Currency crisis, in order to solve the problem of the polarization of economic and serious youth unemployment rate, to prepare for the smart new economic era, and like to support and nurture the one-persion creating company of mobile app industry of central and local government people policies are underway. To be able to contribute to the establishment of the success of mobile app One-person creating company, to target the mobile app One-person creating company int the Busan region, we conducted an empirical study of success factors, and thus, support these solutions, more effective and efficient in an attempt to try to seek the support measures, was carried out this research. In this study, results derive a research three hypotheses about the success factors of One-person creating company through literature discussion, were investigated on the basis of empirical data of the mobile app one-persion creative company of Busan region of 51 individual, establishment of company period is longer, the number of organizations employee is large and attract a lot of external funds, and was able to find the tendency of more entrepreneurs receives an education, may increase an outcome of business. In this study, it is possible to obtain the policy implications as follows. First, to attract investment funds and attract government funding to support the funding of One-person creating company, it is necessary to pay attention more. Second, policy founder to an education about the management on an ongoing basis is needed than the education of marketing and technology for human resources development. Future, you will be able to expand across the country study company, we have established a policy of mobile app industry of national dimension, in this foundation, will be expanded to all industries.

The Comparative Analysis about the Firm Growth Between Large Enterprises and SMEs in the IT Companies located in Gyeonggi-do (경기지역 IT산업의 대·중소기업간 성장성 분석)

  • Yoon, Choong-Han;Son, Jong Chil
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.2376-2381
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    • 2014
  • The necessity for co-prosperity between large and small businesses has emerged as a top policy priority as economic polarization has been exacerbated since the 2008 global financial crisis. Against this background this paper makes a detailed analysis of differences between SMEs (Small and Medium sized businesses) and large enterprises located in Gyeong-do, in respect of growth. The data set used in the analysis is the 15 year(1996-2010) panel data of IT companies (large enterprises: 80 data and SMEs: 437 data) collected from the KISVALUE database. The estimation results of Pooled OLS indicate that the coefficients representing corporate size are less than 1, which implies that the Gibrat's law, no correlation between the size of a firm and its growth rate, is not supported by the data. In the meantime, the estimated coefficients representing corporate age are negative, which implies that Jovanovic hypothesis, inverse correlation between the age and the growth rate of a firm, is consistent with the data. In short, SMEs, which are generally younger than big enterprises can achieve higher growth rate than the latter ones which are usually believed to be older. In addition, the more export- and innovation-oriented the firm, the higher its growth rates.