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Ethanol Fermentation by Cell Recycle Fermentor with a Fabric Filter (직물 여과기를 부착한 재순환 발효에 의한 에탄올 생산)

  • 정성구;이우기장호남
    • KSBB Journal
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.159-165
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    • 1990
  • Ethanol fermentation by Scccharomyces cervisiae was carried out in the cell recycle filter system with a cheap fabric filter having a pore size of 10${\mu}$m. Maximum biomass concentrations up to 85g/1 were obtained, but in practice operational concentrations were between 50 and 80g/1. Ethanol productivity was 42g/1-hr, with an ethanol concentration of 66g/1 and an ethanol yield of over 86%. Continuous operation was possible by applying periodic backflushing. The ethanol fermentation could be carried out without difficulty at a dilution rate up to 0.8h-1 In order to obtain a high cell concentration and ethanol productivity, development of filter module with the larger filtration area is required.

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Analysis of Interference Elements for the Integrated Equipment Operation in Tall Building Construction (초고층 골조공사의 통합 장비 운영을 위한 장비 간의 간섭요소 분석)

  • Lee, Dongyoon;Lim, Hyunsu;Kim, Baek-Joong;Cho, Hunhee;Kang, Kyung-In
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2013.05a
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    • pp.173-175
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    • 2013
  • In tall building construction, the equipment operation plans have an effect on productivity. Equipment, used in tall building construction, has operating plans of each it and restrictively operate owing to the first placed equipment operation. Therefore the interference of equipment was occur frequently. As it, the productivity is less effective and the construction delay occurs. This research was analysis the interference elements between the equipment for constructing the efficient equipment associated operational processes. The interference elements between the equipment derive through expert advice and analysis using IPA. Through the IPA, this research deducted the interference elements located 'Concentrate Here' which is the highest importance and the lowest performance.

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Hospital Nurses' Experience of Bullying in the Workplace and Burnout, Organizational Commitment, Turnover Intention and Nursing Productivity (간호사의 근무지 약자 괴롭힘 경험과 소진, 조직몰입, 이직의도 및 간호생산성)

  • Park, Kwang Ok;Kim, Se Young;Kim, Jong Kyung
    • Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.169-180
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: This study was performed to investigate nurses' experience of bullying in clinical fields. Methods: Participants were 309 nurses working in general hospitals. Data were collected using self- report questionnaires which were evaluated in terms of workplace bullying, burnout, organizational commitment, turnover intention and nursing productivity. Results: Of the participants 17.2% reported being victims of workplace bullying of nurses in general hospital, based on the operational definition of bullying. Coping response to workplace bullying was mainly passive such as enduring, ignoring, and evading. Experience of workplace bullying was positively correlated with burnout and turnover intention and negatively correlated with organizational commitment and productivity. Conclusion: The findings suggest that there is a need for assessment of the reality of workplace bullying of nurses in clinical areas as well carefully reviewing the problem and impact. A supportive system, education programs and improved workplace climate are recommended to reduce workplace bullying in clinical fields.

Repeated-batch Culture of Immobilized Gibberella fujikuroi B9 for Gibberellic Acid Production: An Optimization Study

  • Kim, Chang-Joon;Lee, Sang-Jong;Chang, Yong-Keun;Chun, Gie-Taek;Jeong, Yeon-Ho;Kim, Sung-Bae
    • Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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    • v.11 no.6
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    • pp.544-549
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    • 2006
  • The performance of immobilized fungal cells on celite beads for the production of gibberrelic acid was investigated in flasks and 7-L stirred-tank reactor. Repeated incubations of immobilized fungal cells increased cell concentrations and volumetric productivity. The maximum volumetric productivity obtained in the immobilized-cell culture was 3-fold greater than that in suspended-cell culture. The concentration of cotton seed flour (CSF), among the various nutrients supplied, most significantly influenced productivity and operational stability. Notably, insoluble components in CSF were found to be essential for production. CSF at 6 g/L with 60 g/L glucose was found to be optimal for gibberellic acid production and stable operation by preventing excessive cell growth.

Operational Efficiency Analysis Using DEA Approach for the Major Airports in Asia (DEA 분석에 의한 아시아 공항 운영 효율성 연구)

  • Lee, Yeong-Heok;Kim, Eun-Jung;Kim, Do-Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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    • v.22 no.4 s.75
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    • pp.7-18
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    • 2004
  • There have been various research in analyzing airport productivity such as measuring total factor productivity using the models of translog cost function. DEA(Data Envelopment Analysis) model is very useful in measuring productivity with linear programming when the output is not clearly identified and measured quantitatively in such complex facilities as airport. This study is to measure airport productivity using DEA approach for Northeast Asia. Seven international airports were analyzed including Incheon International Airport in Korea, Cheklapkok Airport in Hongkong, Narita Airport in Japan, and Changi Airport in Singapore. With the productivity measured, we can identify one of the important aspects of comparative advantage in hub competition in Asia.

A Study on Container Terminal Layout and the Productivity of Container Crane During Ship Turnaround Time (컨테이너 터미널 배치 형태와 본선작업 생산성에 대한 연구)

  • Shin, Sung-Ho;Kim, Yeonkook J.
    • Journal of Korea Port Economic Association
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.47-63
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    • 2023
  • In smart ports and port automation, the number of vertically deployed container terminals is growing. The purpose of this study is to analyze the productivity of horizontally arranged and vertically arranged container terminals by comparing the main ship operation time, and to recommend future strategies for increasing the operational efficiency of vertically configured container terminals. To achieve our goal, we chose two terminals representating each type, and collected berth allocation status data from 2018 to 2022. Then we analyzed the data using the Accelerated Failure Time (AFT) model, a parametric survival analysis technique. Under the assumption that the working circumstances of the C/C (Container Crane) are the same, we find that the productivity of on-board work of the vertically placed container terminal is higher than that of the horizontally placed container terminal. Our result also shows that the productivity is reduced during the COVID-19 period and the European ships show lower onboard work time. On the basis of these findings, we propose strategies to improve the productivity of vertical container terminals.

The Effect of Supply Chain Management Activities and Marketing Capabilities on the Performance of Apparel Firms (의류기업의 공급사슬관리 기반활동과 마케팅 역량이 업무성과에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Kyung-Hoon;Park, Jae-Ok
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.31 no.6 s.165
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    • pp.942-954
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this research is to examine the level of SCM activity, marketing capability, and firm performance for apparel firms, and to investigate the effect of SCM activities and marketing capabilities for firm performance improvement. This study surveyed domestic apparel manufacturing brands that distribute products nationwide. The data was collected through questionnaires sent to managers or executives in large and middle manufacturing corporations among Korea's listed and registered corporations. The data collection has been carried out from November 10 until December 11, 2006. The questionnaires were transmitted by individual visit, fax, and mail. A total of 98 completed responses were returned, three incomplete responses were discarded. The results were as follows: First, SCM activity was classified into 3 dimensions: structural, logistical, and technological factor. Three dimensions of marketing capability were identified with differentiation, cost-leadership, and operational factor. Firm performance was classified into three dimensions: financial, productivity, and customer satisfaction factor. Second, result of analyzing effects of SCM activities for firm performance improvement, it was found that the improvement of technological activities affected acquirement of financial, productivity, and customer satisfaction performs. Structural activities affected factor of productivity performs. Third, result of analyzing effects of marketing capabilities for firm performance improvement, improvement of differentiation capabilities affected acquirement of financial, customer satisfaction performs. And the improvement of operational capability affected acquirement of financial performs and improvement of cost-leadership capability affected factor of productivity performs.

Operational Assessment of Foodservice Information Systems in Hospital Foodservice Operations (병원 영양부서의 급식정보시스템 수행도 평가)

  • Choe, Seong-Gyeong;Kim, Jeong-Ri;Gwak, Dong-Gyeong
    • Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.387-397
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    • 2002
  • Foodservice information systems management practices were assessed in hospital foodservice operations. A total of 46 dietetic departments were responded for the study and their practices of foodservice information systems were analyzed. The respondents were questioned about general characteristics of respondents as well as hospital foodservices implementation status of information systems. Statistical data analysis was completed using the SPSS package program for descriptive analysis, factor analysis, t-test and ANOVA test. 43.2% of total respondents gained informations by benchmarking of other hospital foodservice operations, but 7.8% gained through career education. They expected the enhanced efficiency of their tasks through implementing information systems. Based on factor analysis, information systems were divided into 6 management areas such as database management, meal management, nutrition management, purchasing management, production management and foodservice management. The average implementing scores were : database management 3.77, meal management 3.26, nutrition management 3.52, purchasing management 3.26, production management 2.73 and foodservice management 3.70 (score 1 indicates very poor and score 5 is very good). Among database management areas, standard recipe database and food item specifications database build-up scores(3.91) were relatively very high, but meal assessment and foodservice management reporting scores(2.43) were very low. The results suggest that it is necessary to build up automated foodservice management reporting system for the improvement of efficiency and productivity of operational tasks.

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Methods to Improve Problems in The Smart Factory Operation Process (스마트공장 운영 과정에서 나타나는 문제점 개선 방안)

  • Dong-Woo Lee;Seong-Hoon Lee
    • Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.41-46
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    • 2023
  • Smart factory construction projects are continuously being carried out domestically and abroad. In particular, in times of increasing uncertainty, interest in smart factories is increasing to improve corporate productivity. Currently, the government-led smart factory construction project is continuously being promoted in Korea. The tangible results of this construction project are very positive in indicators such as productivity improvement, quality improvement, and cost reduction. On the other hand, various contents are revealed in the survey to identify operational difficulties after building a smart factory. In this study, we analyzed difficulties (problems) in operation after establishing the system shown in the survey conducted in 2017 and 2020, and derived improvement plans for them. If these improvement measures are implemented in the relevant process of the smart factory construction project, it is expected that the operational difficulties felt by companies will be reduced, and a system with higher satisfaction than before will be established.

An analysis of the operational efficiency of the major airports worldwide using DEA and Malmquist productivity indices (세계 주요 공항 운영 효율성 분석: DEA와 Malmquist 생산성 지수 분석을 중심으로)

  • Kim, Hong-Seop;Park, Jeong-Rim
    • Journal of Distribution Science
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    • v.11 no.8
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    • pp.5-14
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    • 2013
  • Purpose - We live in a world of constant change and competition. Many airports have specific competitiveness goals and strategies for achieving and maintaining them. The global economic recession, financial crises, and rising oil prices have resulted in an increasingly important role for facility investment and renewal and the implementation of appropriate policies in ensuring the competitive advantage for airports. It is thus important to analyze the factors that enhance efficiency and productivity for an airport. This study aims to determine the efficiency levels of 20 major airports in East Asia, Europe, and North America. Further, this study also suggests suitable policies and strategies for their development. Research design, data, and methodology - This paper employs the DEA-CCR, DEA-BCC, and DEA-Malmquist production index analysis models to determine airport efficiency. The study uses data on the efficiency and productivity of the world's leading airports between 2006 and 2010. The input variables include the airport size, the number of runways, the size of passenger terminals, and the size of cargo terminals. The output variables include the annual number of passengers and the annual cargo volume. The study uses basic data from the 2010 World Airport Traffic Report (ACI). The world's top 20 airports (as rated by the ACI report) are investigated. The study uses the expanded DEA Model and the Super Efficiency Model to identify the most effective airports among the top 20. The Malmquist productivity index analysis is used to measure airport effectiveness. Results - This study analyzes longitudinal and cross-sectional data on the world's top 20 airports covering 2006 to 2010. A CCR analysis shows that the most efficient airports in 2010 were Gatwick Airport (LGW), Zurich Airport (ZRH), Vienna Airport (VIE), Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA), San Francisco Airport (SFO), HongKong Airport (HKG), Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), and Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). We find that changes in airport productivity are affected more by technical factors than by airport efficiency. Conclusions - Based on the study results, we offer four airport development proposals. First, a benchmark airport needs to be identified. Second, inefficiency must be reduced and high-cost factors need to be managed. Third, airport operations should be enhanced through technical innovation. Finally, scientific demand forecasting and facility preparation must become the focus of attention. This paper has some limitations. Because the Malmquist productivity index is based on the hypothesis of the, the identified production change could be over- or under-estimated. Further, as DEA estimates the relative efficiency. It also cannot generalize to include all airport conditions because the variables are limited. To measure airport productivity more accurately, other input variables and environmental variables such as financial and policy factors should be included.