• Management & Information Systems Review
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.157-174
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• 2013

In this research I investigate different firm characteristics between environment-friendly companies which are awarded by the Government and companies which violate environmental regulations. I set up three hypotheses in terms of managers' environmental attitude and firms' characteristic in technical, financial and structural aspects, considering environmental experts' opinions and findings of previous papers. Main research findings are as follows. First, both acquisition of the ISO 14001 certificate and ownership structure are used as proxy of top management attitude towards environmental decision-making. It is hypothesized that it is found that the certificates of ISO 14001 is a good proxy to represent top management environmental attitude and a firm with the certificate would have less likelihood of violation. Second, it is hypothesized that technical ability affects violation tendency of environmental regulations. It is found that as R&D investment increases, violation likelihood of environmetal regulations decrease. It can be conjectured that R&D investment may improve technical abilities of observing environment regulations. Third, it is investigated whether a firm's financial capability affects violation tendency of environmental regulations. Fourth structural aspects of a firm such as capital intensity, the number of employees and export ratio are investigated. It is found that a firm with more employees per sale amount tends to violate environmental regulations. It is not found any effects of expert ratio nor capital intensity on violation tendency of environmental regulation.

• Environmental engineer
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• s.323
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• pp.9-9
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• 2013

• Journal of odor and indoor environment
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.330-336
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• 2018

The objective of this study was to determine whether crops and fruits absorb the naturally occurring asbestos (NOA). The concentration of asbestos in various crops and fruits grown in NOA areas was analyzed and background levels of asbestos in ambient air and soil samples were assessed. Actinolite/Tremolite asbestos were detected in all soil samples. Among 21 ambient air samples, 2 samples were recorded to contain 0.0005 f/cc (fiber per cubic centimeter) but no asbestos was detected in the other samples using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). However, no evidence suggesting that the crops and fruits could be contaminated by NOA was found in this study. The excess lifetime cancer risks (ELCRs) of ABS scenarios (agricultural activities) used in this study were calculated by using the Arithmetic (AM) and Geometric mean (GM) of ELCRs. The AM and GM of ELCRs estimated from digging soil and weeding activities did not exceed $1{\times}10^{-4}$, which was defined as the general acceptable risk range for exposure. The results of this study would be informative to NOA managers and related policy makers to make plans to prevent unexpected exposure to asbestos to residents living in an NOA area.

• Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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• v.47 no.4
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• pp.330-338
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• 2021

Background: This study was conducted to provide background information for the proper management of radon contamination in apartments using mechanical ventilation facilities in residential environments. Objectives: To this end, this study compared and evaluated changes in radon concentrations based on different operating intensities of mechanical ventilation with or without natural ventilation. Methods: For the continuous measurement of radon concentrations, an RAD7 instrument was installed in four apartments equipped with a ventilation system. The measurements were done for comparison of ventilation types and different ventilation intensities ("high", "middle", "low"). Results: The results confirmed that both mechanical and natural ventilation sufficiently reduced the radon concentration in the apartments. In particular, mechanical ventilation at "high" intensity was the most effective. Natural ventilation combined with mechanical ventilation and then natural ventilation alone were the second and the third most effective, respectively. Conclusions: When using ventilation to reduce indoor radon concentrations, it is most effective to operate mechanical ventilation ("high") or natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation at the same time. In cases where mechanical ventilation is available alone, it is recommended to operate it at a minimum of "middle" intensity.

• Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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• v.47 no.2
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• pp.131-143
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the atmospheric concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the urinary concentration of biomarkers in residents near the Shinpyeong·Jangrim Industrial Complex to compare them with those of residents in a control area. Methods: Hazardous air pollutants (PAHs and VOCs) were measured in an exposure area (two sites) and a control area (one site). Urine samples were collected from residents near the industrial complex (184 persons) and residents in the control area (181 persons). Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify which factors affected the concentration of PAHs and VOCs metabolites. Results: The average atmospheric concentration of PAHs in Shinpyeong-dong and Jangrim-dong was 0.45 and 0.59 ppb for pyrene, 0.15 and 0.16 ppb for benzo[a]pyrene, and 0.29 and 0.35 ppb for dibenz[a,h]anthracene. The average atmospheric concentration of VOCs was 1.10 and 0.99 ppb for benzene, 8.22 and 11.30 ppb for toluene, and 1.91 and 3.05 ppb for ethylbenzene, respectively. The concentrations of PAHs and VOCs in residents near the Shinpyeong·Jangrim Industrial Complex were higher than those of residents in the control area. Geometric means of urinary 2-hydroxyfluorene, 1-hydroxypyrene, methylhippuric acid, and mandelic acid concentrations were 0.45, 0.22, 391.51, and 201.36 ㎍/g creatinine, respectively. Those levels were all significantly higher than those in the control area (p<0.05). In addition, as a result of multiple regression analysis, even after adjusting for potential confounding factors such as gender and smoking, the concentration of metabolites in urine was high in residents near the Shinpyeong·Jangrim Industrial Complex. Conclusion: The results of this study show the possibility of human exposure to VOCs in residents near the Shinpyeong·Jangrim Industrial Complex. Therefore, continuous monitoring of the local community is required for the management of environmental pollutant emissions.

• Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.80-88
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• 2004

본 논문은 기존에 선행 연구된 연구 자료를 비교${\cdot}$분석하여 e-러닝 환경 변화에 따른 현재 e-러닝의 문제점을 분석해보고 유비쿼터스 환경에서의 차세대 e-러닝의 방향에 대해 연구하였다. 특히 유비쿼터스 환경에서의 e-러닝에 대한 구축모델을 제안하여 앞으로의 e-러닝 발전 방향에 대해 살펴보았다. 우리나라의 경우에서처럼 인터넷 인프라 환경이 잘 갖춰져 있어 사교육비를 절감하고, 소외계층에 대한 생산성 향상에 크게 기여할 수 있는 e-러닝은 아직 태동단계라 축적된 정보가 많지 않지만, 무궁무진한 성장잠재력을 갖고 있으며, 앞으로도 끊임없이 연구되어야 할 부분이기도 하다. 본 논문에서 e-러닝의 현 상황의 문제점을 지적해보고, 유비쿼터스 환경에서의 구축모델을 제안함으로써 e-러닝의 앞으로 나아가야할 방향과 전망을 연구해보았다. 본 논문에서는 특히 향후 도래할 유비쿼터스 컴퓨팅 환경에서의 e-러닝을 접목함으로써 새로운 교육의 패러다임으로 이동되는 e-러닝의 활용 방안을 연구하여 앞으로 e-러닝의 나아가야할 방향을 연구하고자 하였다.

• 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.02b
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• pp.40-47
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• 2007

본 연구는 생활환경 지능화(Ambient Intelligence 이하 AmI)의 기술적 변화와 Ambient Display와 Ambient Media 등을 바탕으로 Ambient Art의 개념과 특성을 도출하고, 이를 통한 감성 커뮤니케이션 연구의 가능성을 살펴 보았다. 앞으로의 사회는 AmI의 환경으로 변화해 갈 것이다. AmI란 인간 중심의 지능형 컴퓨터, 네트워크, 인터페이스 기술을 기반으로 우리의 주변환경이 지능을 갖게 된 상황을 말한다. 유비쿼터스 컴퓨팅, 무선 네트워크와 같은 AmI의 기술들은 새로운 미디어를 만들고 이러한 미디어는 우리의 인식과 커뮤니케이션 방식을 변화시키고 있다. 기술의 발달은 빠른 반면, 그 기술을 사용하는 사람의 적응속도는 느리기 때문에 사람이 어떻게 새로운 기술에 적응할 것인가는 핵심적 문제다. 감성 커뮤니케이션 연구는 이런 문제들을 해결하는데 큰 도움을 줄 뿐만 아니라, 사람들의 감성 욕구까지 채워줄 수 있다. 그러나 감성은 순간적이며 복합적이고 무의식적으로 발생하고 수시로 변하기 때문에 연구하기가 쉽지 않다[1]. 본 연구에서 정의한 Ambient Art는 일상의 환경에서 자연스럽게 접할 수 있으며 사용자의 직접적인 인지가 없이도 감상할 수 있는 예술로, 기술이 환경에 스며들게 되는 것처럼 예술이 환경에 스며들어 궁극적으로 언제 어디서나 감상이 가능한 전시공간의 유비쿼터스화를 지향한다. 이러한 Ambient Art는 감성커뮤니케이션 연구의 새로운 대안책으로 생각해 볼 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 Ambient Art의 5가지 특성을 상황인지, 분위기, 개인화, 상호작용, 자가성장으로 나누어 살펴 보았다. 또한 Ambient Art의 개념과 특성을 반영한 작품 City Forest를 제안하였다. 이 작품은 사람들의 활동에 의해 달라지는 시각적 감성 전달을 통해 이성보다 앞서 있는 감성을 자극하여 개인과 환경, 환경과 환경끼리의 상호 작용을 촉진시켜 Ambient Art를 통한 감성 커뮤니케이션을 보여주었다는데 의의가 있다.

• Bulletin of Korea Environmental Preservation Association
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• v.20 no.9_10
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• pp.42-44
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• 1998

• Korean Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• v.56 no.4
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• pp.339-347
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• 2023

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a key component in the biogeochemical cycling in freshwater ecosystem. However, it has been rarely explored, particularly complex river watershed dominated by natural and anthropogenic sources, such as various effluent facility and livestock. The current research developed a new analytical method for TOC/TN (Total Organic Carbon/Total Nitrogen) stable isotope ratio, and distinguish DOM source using stable isotope value (δ¹³C-DOC) and spectroscopic indices (fluorescence index [FI] and biological index [BIX]). The TOC/TN-IR/MS analytical system was optimized and precision and accuracy were secured using two international standards (IAEA-600 Caffein, IAEA-CH-6 Sucrose). As a result of controlling the instrumental conditions to enable TOC stable isotope analysis even in low-concentration environmental samples (<1 mgC L^-1), the minimum detection limit was improved. The 12 potential DOM source were collected from watershed, which includes top-soils, groundwater, plant group (fallen leaves, riparian plants, suspended algae) and effluent group (pig and cow livestock, agricultural land, urban, industry facility, swine facility and wastewater treatment facilities). As a result of comparing characteristics between 12 sources using spectroscopic indices and δ¹³C-DOC values, it were divided into four groups according to their characteristics as a respective DOM sources. The current study established the TOC/TN stable isotope analyses system for the first time in Korea, and found that spectroscopic indices and δ¹³C-DOC are very useful tool to trace the origin of organic matter in the aquatic environments through library database.

• Proceedings of the Korean Association of Geographic Inforamtion Studies Conference
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• 2003.04a
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• pp.431-437
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• 2003

최근 국가산업 발달과 함께 자연 생EH계 파괴, 환경 오염 및 자연 훼손과 같은 문제점들이 야기되고 있으며, 범국가적인 차원에서 자연환경 보전과 관리에 대한 인식이 날로 부각되고 있다. 정보 시스템 분야에서도 다차원 지리정보를 이용한 자연 생태계 연구 및 환경오염원 관리와 같은 연구가 현재 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 이 논문은 자연환경과 생태계 관리를 위한 방법으로, 인터넷 GIS 기술을 이용한 지리정보 시스템을 구축하여 그 활용을 연구하였고, 연구 대상지로는 지리산 일대로 정하였으며, 환경의 범위는 자연환경 및 생태계로 정하였다. 공간정보 분석 및 관리를 위해 적지분석, 사용자 질의 처리 및 지리정보 가시화 모듈. 등을 개발하여 자연 환경정보를 보다 체계적으로 관리하기 위한 핵심 기능을 마련하였다. 각 모듈은 사용자 인터페이스를 제공하며, 특정 요구목적에 따라 공간분석을 통한 자연환경 및 생태계 접근에 대한 의사결정을 돕도록 하였다. 또한 환경상태 및 여러 목적에 따른 분류가 가능하도록 하여, 자연생태계, 야생 생물의 서식지를 보호 및 환경 오염원 관리분야의 활용할 수 있도록 하였다. 구현된 웹 기반 지리정보 시스템은 국립공원, 야생동물 보호 단체 및 환경단체를 통해 환경정보를 국민에게 제공하여 서비스의 질을 높일 수 있을 것으로 기대되며, 아울러 향후 생태계 보전 및 자연환경 보전연구에 기여할 것이다.