• 제목/요약/키워드: sustainability index

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원격탐사용 드론을 이용한 정밀농업 실증비행 (The Demonstrate Flight For Precision Agriculture Using Remote-Sensing Drones)

  • 강병규
    • 항공우주시스템공학회지
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    • 제18권4호
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    • pp.27-33
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    • 2024
  • 본 연구는 드론에 다분광카메라와 열화상카메라를 장착하여 농작물의 건강 상태를 예측할 수 있는 식생지수(NDVI)를 획득하고 분석하는 정밀농업 기술을 실증하는 것에 대해 다룬다. 다분광카메라는 농작물의 반사율을 측정하여 식생지수를 계산하고, 열화상카메라는 작물의 온도 변화를 감지하여 수분 스트레스와 건강 상태를 평가한다. 이 연구를 통해 수집된 데이터는 농업 생산성을 높이고 화학 비료 및 농약 사용을 최적화할 수 있어 추후 사물 인식기술과 접목 하면 정밀농업 기술이 미래 농업의 지속 가능성을 향상하는 중요한 대안 기술로 자리 잡을 수 있음을 보여준다.

Strength Modeling of Mechanical Strength of Polyolefin Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites

  • Sakthievel, P.B.;Ravichandran, A.;Alagumurthi, N.
    • Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management
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    • 제4권2호
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    • pp.41-46
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    • 2014
  • RCC consumes large quantities of natural resources like gravel stone and steel, and there is a need to investigate on an innovative material that utilizes limited quantities of natural resources but should have good mechanical strength. This study deals with the experimental investigation of strength evaluation of cementitious composites reinforced with polyolefin fibers from 0% to 2.5% (with interval of 0.5%), namely Polyolefin Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites (PL-FRCC) and developing statistical regression models for compressive strength, splitting-tensile strength, flexural strength and impact strength of PL-FRCC. Paired t-tests (for each PL fiber percentage 0 to 2.5%) bring out that there is significant difference in compressive and splitting-tensile strength when curing periods (3, 7, 28 days) are varied. Also, a strong relationship exists between the compressive and flexural strength of PL-FRCC. The proposed mathematical models developed in this study will be helpful to ascertain the mechanical strength of FRCC, especially, when the fiber reinforcing index is varied.

Balance Training Program for Community-Dwelling Elders with Risk of Falls: A Multi-center Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Yang Rae Kim
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.192-200
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    • 2023
  • Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a balance training program in improving balance and functional independence to reduce fall risks among community-dwelling elders. Design: A multi-center randomized controlled trial Methods: A total of 66participants were randomly assigned to a balance training group or a control group. The balance training program, conducted three times a week for 32 weeks, included warm-up exercises, main balance training exercises, and cooldown stretch exercises. Outcome measures included the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), and Modified Barthel Index (MBI). Results: The balance training group demonstrated significant improvements in all outcome measures, indicating enhanced balance, improved functional mobility, and increased independence in activities of daily living. In contrast, the control group showed only slight improvements in BBS, TUGT and MBI scores. Conclusions: These findings provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of balance training programs in reducing fall risk and promoting health and wellbeing among community-dwelling elders. Future research should aim to refine the design of these programs and assess the sustainability of the observed improvements.

시스템 생태학적 접근법에 의한 가막만 패류생산의 지속성 평가 1. 가막만 패류양식의 에머지 평가 (Sustainability Evaluation for Shellfish Production in Gamak Bay Based on the Systems Ecology 1. EMERGY Evaluation for Shellfish Production in Gamak Bay)

  • 오현택;이석모;이원찬;정래홍;홍석진;김남국
    • 한국환경과학회지
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    • 제17권8호
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    • pp.841-856
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    • 2008
  • This research outlines a new method for evaluation of shellfish production in Gamak Bay based on the concept of EMERGY. Better understanding of those environmental factors influencing oyster production and the management of oyster stocks requires the ability to assess the real value of environmental sources such as solar energy, river, tide, wave, wind, and other physical mechanisms. In this research, EMERGY flows from environment sources were 76% for shellfish aquaculture in Gamak Bay. EMERGY yield ratio, Environmental Loading Ratio, and Sustainability Index were 4.26, 0.31 and 13.89, respectively. Using the Emergy evaluation data, the predicted maximum shellfish aquaculture production in Gamak Bay and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration, U.S.) designated area in Gamak Bay were 10,845 ton/y and 7,548 ton/yr, respectively. Since the predicted shellfish production was approximately 1.3 times more than produced shellfish production in 2005, the carrying capacity of Gamak Bay is estimated to be 1.3 times more than the present oyster production.

The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on Total Factor Productivity in Selected ASEAN+3 Countries: New Evidence Using A Panel ARDL Study

  • ABIDIN, Noorazeela Zainol;KARIM, Zulkefly Abdul;SHAARI, Mohd Shahidan;LAILA, Nisful
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • 제8권10호
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    • pp.109-117
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    • 2021
  • This study investigates the effects of FDI and other macroeconomic variables on Total Factor Productivity (TFP) in selected ASEAN+3 countries from 1981 till 2016. Total Factor Productivity (TFP) for each ASEAN+3 country was constructed using the Malmquist productivity index method. Then, a panel ARDL framework (dynamic heterogeneous panel), namely Pooled Mean Group (PMG), Mean Group (MG), and Dynamic Fixed Effect (DFE) are employed in examining the effects of FDI and other controlling variables on TFP. The new findings show that FDI has a significant and positive impact on TFP in the long run and the short run in ASEAN+3 countries. Besides, the results also reveal that in the long run, other variables such as the average number of years of schooling and the ratio of high-skilled to low-skilled labor also have a significant and positive effect on TFP. However, economic openness, government expenditure on R&D, and interaction between countries and FDI have a negative and significant impact on TFP. These findings implied that the recipient countries must ensure their political stability and offer various incentives to attract more investors. Furthermore, the influx of foreign investors, especially large ones and lower costs, should be encouraged by each country as FDI inflows can boost their TFP growth.

ESG 경영이 핀테크 산업에 미치는 영향: MSCI 지수 편입 카카오페이 사례를 중심으로 (The Impact of ESG Management on the FinTech Industry: Focusing on the Case of K-Pay's inclusion in the MSCI Index)

  • 이한진;하주영;손가은;김수빈;윤동현
    • 한국IT서비스학회지
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    • 제22권4호
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    • pp.171-184
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    • 2023
  • FinTech, which has brought innovation to the financial industry thanks to the advancements in ICT since 2010, has contributed to the growth of the financial ecosystem and increased consumer benefits. Furthermore, there has been a growing demand for social responsibility and sustainability in financial institutions, which have a significant impact on governments, businesses, and people's lives. Despite this, many FinTech companies and traditional financial institutions are still in the early stages of establishing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management philosophy or lack long-term plans. In this study, we aim to examine the impact of ESG management on the FinTech industry, focusing on representative domestic cases, and derive policy and institutional measures to spread it in the financial industry. Specifically, we will adopt MSCI rating indicators, which are internationally accepted by various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation, to evaluate the 35 ESG management subcategories of FinTech companies. As a result, a total of 22 compliance items were disclosed in the ESG report, and it was possible to confirm the detailed management. Through this, we intend to propose effective management strategies for the organizational structure, operations, programs, and performance evaluation of FinTech companies, which are positioning themselves as sustainable growth drivers in the domestic industry.

모(母)의 로하스(LOHAS) 라이프스타일이 자녀의 식습관, 식행동 및 건강생활습관에 미치는 영향 연구 (A Study of the Effects of a Mother's LOHAS Lifestyle Attitude on Children's Dietary Habits, Food Behavior, and Health-related Lifestyles)

  • 이연정
    • 한국식품조리과학회지
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    • 제27권4호
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    • pp.75-87
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    • 2011
  • This study was conducted to examine the effect of children's dietary quality, dietary habits, food behavior and health-related lifestyles according to the mother's lifestyles of health and sustainability (LOHAS). The subjects were 580 children. Mother's LOHAS attitude index was 66.85 points and 100 points was a perfect score. The mother's high LOHAS attitude items that children perceived were "My mother often communicates with the family"(3.99 points) and "My mother thinks that the family's health is more important than her health"(3.93 points). In contrast, the LOHAS attitude items for "My mother does community service activity on weekends"(2.78 points), and "My mother participates in environmental protection service activity for the local community"(2.78 points) were very low. The high LOHAS behavior index of mothers was "resource saving", whereas "social welfare" scored low. When self-perceived health status and monthly income of children was high, the mother's LOHAS score was high. The LOHAS attitude index of mothers had a meaningful impact on the children's dietary quality, dietary habits, food behavior and health-related lifestyles. The most frequent food behavior variables were "high skipping rate", "frequency of snacks is 2~4 times per week", "speed of eating is rapid", and 'meals' amount is sufficient. The highest daily life habits item was "I try to maintain a pleasant and enjoyable life style"(3.42 points). The highest nutrient intake attitude score was "I tend to eat rice everyday."(3.41 points). They were highly recognized with "moderate physical activity", "high exercise preference", "positive posture exercise", "exercise <2 days per week", and "over 30 minutes exercise time per day" for the exercise performance status items. It was verified that the higher mother's LOHAS lifestyle score is, the higher children's food behavior, daily life habits, nutrient intake, exercise performance state score are.

Safety Knowledge and Changing Behavior in Agricultural Workers: an Assessment Model Applied in Central Italy

  • Cecchini, Massimo;Bedini, Roberto;Mosetti, Davide;Marino, Sonia;Stasi, Serenella
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • 제9권2호
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    • pp.164-171
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    • 2018
  • Background: In recent years, the interest in health and safety in the workplace has increased. Agriculture is one of the human work activities with the highest risk indexes. Studies on risk perception of agricultural workers are often referred to as specific risk factors (especially pesticides), but the risk perception plays an important role in preventing every kind of accident and occupational disease. Methods: The aim of this research is to test a new method for understanding the relation between risk perception among farmers and the main risk factors to which they are exposed. A secondary aim is to investigate the influence of training in risk perception in agriculture. The data collection was realized using a questionnaire designed to investigate the risk perception; the questionnaire was given to a sample of 119 agricultural workers in central Italy. Through the use of the "principal components analysis" it was possible to highlight and verify the latent dimensions underlying the collected data in comparison with scales of attitudes. Results: Results show that the highest percentage of strong negative attitude is among the people who have worked for more years, while farmers who have worked for fewer years have a marked positive attitude. Conclusion: The analysis of the questionnaires through the synthetic index method (Rizzi index) showed that agricultural workers involved, in particular the elderly workers, have a negative attitude towards safety; workers are hostile to safety measures if they have not attended special training courses.

물류산업의 선진화를 위한 성과지표 분석: IT서비스를 중심으로 (Analysis of Key Performance Index for Advanced Logistics)

  • 장희선
    • 융합보안논문지
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    • 제13권1호
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    • pp.25-30
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    • 2013
  • 본 논문에서는 국내 물류산업의 경쟁력을 높이고 물류 선진화를 도모하기 위한 성과지표를 분석하고 세부적인 IT서비스를 제시한다. 여기서 물류 기업의 성과는 크게 효율성, 지속가능성 및 경제성 측면으로 구분하여 평가지표를 설정하고 IT서비스는 기업 및 공공물류로 분류하여 기업들에게 필요한 IT서비스를 분석한다. 아울러 사례연구로서 평택항 관련 종사자 즉, 물류기업 및 무역업, 공무원, 지역주민 등을 대상으로 실시한 설문조사 결과(SPSS 분석)를 통하여 물류기업의 현황을 진단하고 우선적으로 요구되는 물류 IT서비스의 우선순위를 조사한다. 분석결과, 물류산업의 생산성과 효율성을 높이기 위하여 전문인력의 확보와 표준화가 요구되고 시급한 IT서비스로서 물류자동화 기계화, u-Port 구축, 녹색친환경물류 그리고 물류보안 기술의 구현이 필요함을 알 수 있다.

접경지역의 지속가능한 보전과 이용을 위한 생태계 건강성 지수 적용 및 평가 (Application and assessment of ecosystem health index for sustainable conservation and use of border areas)

  • 김정인;고하정;권혁수
    • 한국환경복원기술학회지
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    • 제26권6호
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    • pp.117-133
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    • 2023
  • This study assessed the ecological health of border areas using the ecological health index and suggested Indicators for maintaining and promoting ecological values. We analyzed the change trends, pressures, and resilience of ecosystems and services in border areas, and identified their current status and sustainability. The main findings were: (1) ecological assets and ecosystem services in border areas could be compared through ecosystem health assessment; (2) it can be used to set priorities for management and conservation by identifying the relative importance and vulnerability of ecosystems and ecosystem services in each border area; and (3) the index presented in this study can be judged to have explanatory power for the characteristics of border areas and ecosystem health when compared to previous studies. Limitations of this study include the lack of literature and statistical data at the local government level and the resulting limited application of evaluation methods, which limited direct regional comparisons. To overcome the research limitations, further studies are needed, such as establishing ecological information in border areas, mapping and assessment of ecosystem services, and developing and applying assessments that reflect the opinions and participation of various stakeholders. This study was the first attempt to assess the health of ecosystems and ecosystem services in border areas and provided an important baseline for future changes in border areas. In the future, it will be helpful in national and local government policies and ecological assetecosystem management by supplementing insufficient information and presenting clear goals.