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History and current status of vinegar industry development (식초 산업의 발전사와 최근 현황)

  • Kim, Hyeon-Wee
    • Food Science and Industry
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    • v.55 no.1
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    • pp.74-94
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    • 2022
  • With the discovery of metabolic mechanisms of alcohol fermentation and acetic acid fermentation in the 1800s and 1900s, the history of traditional vinegar became a turning point for changing to the history of science and technology. Since then, innovation in vinegar production has occurred, and the era of full-scale mass industrialization has opened. The most modern method, submerged fermentation, has improved the vinegar production process to produce much higher quality vinegar and provide vinegar with high productivity and quality uniformity. Innovative research for vinegar production is underway as various approaches have been developed to increase fermentation efficiency, reduce costs, and shorten fermentation time due to the trend of combining existing technologies and advanced technologies. Now that the development of the vinegar industry is currently focused on vinegar engineering, multidisciplinary approaches in various fields such as microbiology, chemistry, food technology, process engineering, and molecular biology are needed.

The Limit of Gene-Culture Co-evolutionary Theory

  • Lee, Min-seop;Jang, Dayk
    • Korean Journal of Cognitive Science
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.173-191
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    • 2017
  • The theories of cultural evolution hold subtly or clearly different stances about definition of culture, pattern of cultural evolution, biases that affect cultural evolution, and relationship between culture and organism. However, the cultural evolution theories have a common problem to solve: As the evolutionary theory of life tries to explain the early steps and the origin of life, the cultural evolution theories also must explain the early steps of the cultural evolution and the role of the human capability that makes cultural evolution possible. Therefore, explanations of the human's unique traits including the cultural ability are related to determine which one is the most plausible among many cultural evolution theories. Theories that tried to explain human uniqueness commonly depict the coevolution of gene (organism) and culture. We will explicitly call the niche construction theory and the dual inheritance theory the 'gene-culture co-evolutionary theory'. In these theories, the most important concept is the 'concept of positive feedback'. In this paper, we distinguish between core positive feedback and marginal positive feedback, according to whether the trait that the concept of positive feedback explains is the trait of human uniqueness. Both types of positive feedback effectively explain the generality of human uniqueness and the diversity of human traits driven by cultural groups. However, this positive feedback requires an end, in contrast to negative feedback which can be continued in order to maintain homeostasis. We argue that the co-evolutionary process in the gene-culture co-evolutionary theories include only the positive feedback, not covering the cultural evolution after the positive feedback. This thesis strives to define the coevolution concept more comprehensively by suggesting the potential relationships between gene and culture after the positive feedback.

Scientific conservation and restoration for metallic relics excavated from the ancient tombs located at Okchun, Hyopchun-Iron Cuirass and Iron horse halmet (합천 옥전고분군 출토 금속유물의 과학적 보존복원- 철제단갑, 철제마주를 중심으로)

  • Lee, U-Hui;Kim, Su-Gi;Yu, Jae-Eun
    • 보존과학연구
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    • s.8
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    • pp.13-34
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    • 1987
  • A large number of metallic relics were excavated by a team of Kyungsang University museum (Nov. 25, 1985 - Jan. 29, 1986) from the groups of tombs located at No. 9 Mountain,Okchun Village, Sungsan-Ri, Ssangchak-Myon, Hyopchun-Kun, Kyungsangnam-Do which are believed to date back to Kaya period. The Research Institute of Cultural Properties was in charge performing scientific conservation and restoration for the iron cuirass and horse halmet (for one year and seven months, Feb. '86 - Sep. '87)The scientific processing for them are as follows :1. Taken Photo and record the actual conditions prior to conservation.2. Taken radiography3. Elimate Goethite ($\alpha$-FeOOH) layer on the surface using Air-brasive, remaining Magnetite ($Fe_3O_4$) layer.4. Treat to dechlorinize with 3% Sodium-Sesquicarbonate5. Protected the relics with Ruscoat acryl resin using vacuum infiltration method.6. Joint the sherd using Araldite and Microballoon mixture.7. Restored missing parts by Araldite SV 427 and HV 4278. Made record and taken photo after restoration Several hundred of sherds of relics, small or large, were restored by assortment which this method for the purpose of contributing to the further study of ancient Kaya history.* Conservator, National Research Institute of Cultural Properties.

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Evaluation of Characteristics of Wax-treated Paper Depending on Coating Methods (도포방식에 따른 밀랍지 시제품의 특성 분석)

  • Seo, Jin-Ho;Choi, Kyoung-Hwa;Park, Ji-Hee;Kang, Yeong-Seok;Yoon, Kyoung-Dong
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.41 no.2
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    • pp.64-69
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    • 2009
  • Cultural heritages represent the histories and intellectual level of a country. The Annals of Joseon Dynasty are regarded as the most valuable resources containing the record of Korean history. In some periods, wax-treated paper was used as the material of the Annals of Joseon Dynasty. Many previous studies have focused on the development of paper used as the material of the Annals of Joseon Dynasty, but the manufacture method of wax-treated volumes and the degradation mechanism of wax have been not fully understood yet. The purposes of the present study are to produce various kinds of wax-treated paper using by different coating methods and to analyse the morphological properties of wax-treated paper. The analysis of SEM demonstrates that beeswax treated paper made by brushing method produces flatter surface and more excellent penetration. Wax layer is produced on the cross section of beeswax treated paper as the increase of coating amount.

Cultural Landscape and Ecotourism in Bali Island, Indonesia

  • Hakim, Luchman;Kim, Jae-Eun;Hong, Sun-Kee
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2009
  • This paper describes the role of ethnoecology in supporting tourism. We conducted a case study on the island of Bali (Indonesia), the famous tourism destination. We review the culture, nature and ecotourism prospects of Bali and then extend our discussion to examine the role of indigenous philosophies in building the destination’s image. Bali has a rich culture and natural resources that have been utilized and managed through an indigenous philosophy called Tri Hita Karana. Ethnoecology is widely applied and appreciated in the society and has produced Balinese cultural landscapes that have become significant tourism attractions. There has been a recent increase in tourist desire to explore genuine Balinese culture, so ethnoecology has a significant role in the quest to preserve and conserve such indigenous cultural landscapes. Ethnoecology is a key to ensuring and sustaining the images and authenticity of Bali Island. In this paper, we considered the landscape of rice paddies as a cultural landscape and resource for tourism. The structure and function of paddy terrace landscapes is based on the ethnoecology of Tri Hita Karana; therefore, in order to understand nature and ecotourism in Bali Island, knowledge of indigenous philosophy is indispensable. Cultural landscapes that link human and natural systems are not only places of natural beauty but also provide background information about the history of human adaptations to nature.

A Study on the Souce of Storytelling of Korean Wedding Ritual and Costumes in Chosun Dynasty (조선시대 혼인의례와 혼례복에 관한 스토리텔링 원천자료 분석)

  • Ahn, In-Hee
    • Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.139-151
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    • 2014
  • Storytelling contributes to easy flowing of cultural contents, and cultural original materials offer the creative subjects of cultural content. Now, in Korea, thanks to the Korean wave and etc, new kinds of cultural contents are requested and the demand for the original materials of storytelling has been increasing.A 5,000-year-old history, Korean traditional culture is the storage of the original materials of storytelling that can offer the creativity and the competitiveness, which are able to secure the national competitiveness. Particularly, there are different kinds of cultural archetype materials in the wedding ceremony and wedding costumes. This research, thus, is aimed at providing the subject materials for the cultural content development which are various and interesting by developing the original materials of storytelling on the wedding ceremony and wedding costumes during the Joseon dynasty. In the study for the wedding procedures in the late of Joseon Dynasty, the original sources within wedding ceremony created in the process where wedding customs in Joseon Dynasty and China were compromised are suggested. Further, in the research for the original sources on the wedding costumes associated the wedding ceremony, the original source of storytelling which are showed in a nation and an individual in the process where the wedding ceremony symbolizes the most important marriage one of the fomalities performed in one's life is suggested.

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Historical Reality and Cultural Memory: The Image of Peter I in Russian Literature and Folklore (역사적 현실과 문화적 기억 : 기록 문학과 구술 문학에 나타난 표트르 대제의 형상)

  • Seo, Seon Jeong
    • Cross-Cultural Studies
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    • v.29
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    • pp.201-232
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    • 2012
  • In the world history in the rein of totalitarianism cultural project of government had been activated, and consequently of it official culture had been organized. But at the same time on the other side of it people('narod'), who didn't have cultural means for active expression of own opinion on the reality, had expressed world-view and judgement informally in everyday language. In the literature of autocracy, subjected to censorship, had been expressed and fixed mythically idealized image of sovereign and his works. But in the folklore the image of ruler had been created by liberal fantasy of people. This article examined russian literature and folklore texts of 18 century, when russian people suffered from rapid and dramatic changes, caused by Peter I. Although russian literature of 18 century had gone over to the new literary regime, it still accepted political mechanism as dominant of age, and consequently in the literary texts of this century Peter I was represented as ideal person and great monarch. But various images in folklore texts show that people's opinion on ruler and his activities couldn't be controlled. In other worlds, diverse images of Peter I in folklore texts reflect clear and plain historical consciousness of people. This analysis reveals not only difference between mechanism of idealization of government and historical consciousness of people, but also meaning of cultural memory as indicator of historical reality.

Cultural and Trade Links between India and Siam: TheirImpact on the Maritime Silk Road

  • Dayalan DURAISWAMY
    • Acta Via Serica
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.67-90
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    • 2024
  • India, Southeast Asia in general, and Siam in particular share a long history of cultural and commercial relations. Located in each other's extended neighbourhood, India and Thailand have a shared maritime boundary in the Andaman Sea. Situated in the strategic position, midway between West Asia on the one hand and East Asia on the other, India and Siam combined played a significant role in the maritime transactions in Asia and beyond. The geographical proximity between India and Siam led to multifaceted maritime interactions and exchanges. Siam was in the Indian sphere of cultural, religious, philosophical, technical, and linguistic influence much before the Common Era. The cultural and mercantile networks between India and Siam are well-attested by archaeological and literary sources. The archaeological findings in Siam and other Southeast Asian countries have revealed the dynamic trade and cultural exchange between India and Southeast Asia since the pre-Common Era. The Takola (modern Takua Pa) area served as a more suitable landing place for Indian merchants and there existed the settlement of the Indian mercantile community. Ligor (Nakhon Si Thammarat), Jaya (Chaiya), Patalung (Phatalung), U Thong, Ban Don Tha Pet, Ban U Taphao, Khao Sam Kaeo, and many other sites in Siam have brought to light a large variety of objects which demonstrate that ancient Siam had close mercantile contact with India as well as the Mediterranean world and China. The paper discusses in detail the cultural and trade links between India and Siam and their impact on the Maritime Silk Road.

For the Deconstruction of the History of Western Architecture as a Discourse - A Reflection on the Education of the Architectural History in Korea - (우리 서양건축사 교육의 반성 - 담론으로서 '서양건축사'를 해체하기 위하여 -)

  • Khang, Hyuk
    • Journal of architectural history
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.57-76
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    • 2011
  • This study is on the pedagogical convention of architectural history in Korea, especially that of Western Architecture. Recent institutional change in architectural school in Korea has caused overall restructuring of academic program. In spite of extension in the field of history there was no progress of method and way of thinking. There is no change in the point of view to see the western architecture and its history as a unique and specialized phenomenon in the civilization of mankind. Because of no recognition about for what, for whom, and how to, and because of orientalism, the cultural position of western architectural history and its narrative was not asked. With the help of post-colonialism, de-constructivism and critical historiography this paper tries to show the fundamental premise of western architectural history as a myth and show its prejudice as not being justifiable. The background of the discourse there has been a representation effect with regard to knowledge as a power. we need to escape from this kind of cognitional frame With the analysis of the its premise and narrative we can find it is a historical construct that was made in the age of imperialism. In fact it has a lot of false information and problematic point of view. The Identity and originality of western architecture and its history has no logical reason or foundation if we think that it depends on the difference and comparison with other civilization. For example the explanation of its historical origin western architecture has big difference with Islamic architecture in spite of the resemblance each other. This paper try to show several reasons that discourse of western architectural history can not be survived any longer. So we need to reconstruct new pedagogy with deconstruction for the students of non western, or Korean students. Because it has important effect to see and think about architecture and its history.

Measurement of Crack Depth and Weathering Degree Using Ultrasonic Velocity and Deterioration Evaluation of the Unhyungung Stone Water Container (운현궁수조의 손상평가와 초음파 속도를 이용한 풍화도 및 균열심도 측정)

  • Chun, Yu-Gun;Lee, Chan-Hee;Jo, Seung-Nam;Jo, Yeong-Hoon;Park, Gi-Jung;Yang, Pil-Seung
    • Journal of Conservation Science
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    • v.24
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2008
  • The Unhyungung Water Container in the possession of the Seoul Museum of History in Korea is consisted of a calcareous marble developed laminated bedding and numerous argillaceous veinlets. This monument should need to conservation treatment because of black discoloration and seriously numerous cracks. Vertical and horizontal cracks in the monument are developed following stratification and argillaceous veinlets that are relatively low coherence between the rock materials. We have proved that the material inducing discoloration on the surface is carbon which is formed by deposited organic matters. As the result of the ultrasonic measurements, although highly surface weathering degree, the physical properties of the Unhyungung Water Container is confirmed slightly weathered state. The depths of cracks in the monument are calculated at maximum 60mm in some cracks completely penetrating into the wall and at minimum 9mm in the other crack. The cracks, developed following veinlet, are revealed that there penetrate from an outer wall to an inside wall for the monument. And most depths of cracks, developed following stratification, are calculated 20 to 30mm. This result will offer a significant data for conservation of the Unhyungung Water Container.

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