• 한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국항해항만학회 2002년도 추계공동학술대회논문집
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• pp.39-44
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• 2002

이 논문에서는 IMO-MEPC AFS 협약 채택(2001년 10월 5일)에 대한 국내 업게의 동향을 조사·분석하고 이를 바탕으로 AFS 협약과 연계된 국내법 마련(해양환경관리법 입법 방향, 선박안전법의 개정안)과 아울러 국제방오시스템증서 발급 방안, 효과적인 유해방오시스템 규제 방안(항만국 통제의 방안)을 제시하며, AFS 협약의 효율적 관리를 위한 관련부서의 일원화 방안 등을 마련하였다.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.207-215
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• 2021

The number of tourists visiting Nepal has shown rapid growth in recent years, and Nepal is expecting more tourist arrivals in the future. This paper, thus, attempts to analyze the tourist arrivals in Nepal and predict the number of visitors until 2025. This paper has examined the international tourist arrival trend in Nepal using the Gompertz and Logistic growth model. The international tourist arrival data from 1991 to 2018 is used to investigate international tourist arrival trends. The result of the analysis found that the Gompertz model performs a better fit than the Logistic model. The study further forecast the expected tourist arrival below one million (844,319) by 2025. Nevertheless, the government of Nepal has the goal of two million tourists in a year. The present study also discusses system dynamics scenarios for the two million potential visitors within a year. Scenario analysis shows that proper advertisement and positive word-of-mouth will be key factors in achieving a higher number of tourists. The current study could fill the gap of theoretical and empirical forecasting of tourist arrivals in the Nepalese tourism industry. Also, the study findings would be beneficial for government officers, planners and investors, and policy-makers in the Nepalese tourism industry.

• 환경정책연구
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.45-70
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• 2006

개혁개방정책에 의해 시장경제체제로의 신속한 전환을 진행해 온 중국은 현재까지 연평균 9% 이상의 놀라운 경제성장을 이룩하였다. 이와 대조적으로 같은 시기 중국의 환경은 급속한 도시화와 공언화로 인해 대기 및 수질 오염이 대량으로 발생하는 등 심각한 악화의 길을 걸었다. 중국은 현재 임계치에 달한 환경오염과 생태파괴로 인해 도리어 경제발전의 발목을 잡는 상황에 직면해 있으며, 이제 중국의 환경문제는 단순한 오염문제에서 벗어나 사회변동의 도화선이 되어가고 있다. 중국 환경문제의 근원과 배경으로는 우선적으로 개혁개방 이전 환경문제에 대한 중국 당국의 인식결여와 정치 및 이데올로기적 편향에 따른 그릇된 경제정책을 들 수 있다. 또한 개혁개방 이후 경제의 고속성장에 따른 약탈적 자원개발과 이용, 그리고 발전 속도에만 치중하고 지속가능성을 고려하지 않는 '경제우선주의'가 결국 중국 환경문제의 심각성을 더해 준 요인이자 특성이라고 할 수 있다. 이 외에도 중국의 방대한 인구와 빈곤문제는 환경문제의 가속페달로서 문제를 더욱 심각하게 만들고 있으며, 환경문제 해결치 어려움을 더욱 가중시키고 있다. 환경문제의 해결을 위해 중국 전부는 그간 관련 법 제도를 구축하였고, 환경투자를 강화하였으며, 제한된 범위이긴 하나 NGO 및 대중의 참여를 확대하고 있다. 하지만 이러한 중국의 노력은 발전단계의 제약에 따른 환경투자의 부족, 법 집행의 구조적 한계와 지방보호주의, 비정부조직(NGO)의 정치적 독립성의 한계와 대중 참여의 부족 등으로 실제적인 효과를 거두고 있지 못하다. 중국은 심각한 환경문제로 인해 국내외로부터 이중적 압력에 직면해 있다. 한편으로는 환경오염과 생태파괴로 인한 피해가 확산되면서 중국 대중들의 항의와 시위가 확대되고 있으며, 다른 한편으로는 국제사회 특히 주변국가들에게 환경적 재앙을 불러일으키는 주범으로 인식되고 있다. 이러한 국내외적 압력에 직면하여 중국은 에너지 다소비형 업종의 구조개혁과 환경적 법 집행의 강도를 높임으로써 지속가능한 발전을 보장하는 '순환형 경제'를 모색하고 있다. 이러한 점에서 향후 중국의 환경문제를 해결하기 위한 지역협력은 보다 점진적이고 실제적이며 중국 자체의 문제해결능력을 제고하는 방향으로 추진되는 것이 바람직하다.

• 한국환경기술학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.550-555
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• 2018

국제 해사기구 (IMO)에서 MARPOL 73/78은 조문과 여섯 개의 부속서로 구성되어 있다. Annex IV는 선박의 하수를 규제한다. 2012년 제 64회 결의안에서 선박에서 배출되는 하수 중 영양염류를 제거하도록 규제하였다. 2014년 해양수산부의 지원으로 영양염류를 제거 할 수 있는 대용량 폐수처리 장치를 개발하였다. Sequence Batch Reactor (SBR)와 Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR)를 결합한 새로운 공정이 개발되었다. 현존하는 SBR 공정의 사이클에서는 침전을 제외하고 통기 및 교반만을 사용하였고, 상기 막은 처리 된 물을 배출 시키는데 사용하였다. 본 연구에서는 MACROGEN 사의 NGS 분석 기술을 이용하여 Bench 규모 폐수처리 설비를 이용한 하수처리장 원수를 처리하기 위한 최적 운전조건에서 폭기조 내 미생물의 우점종을 분석하였다. 그 결과 Bacteroidetes는 호기성 박테리아의 27.1 %를 차지했으며 Gammaproteobacteria는 혐기성 박테리아의 16.8 %를 차지하였다. Operational taxonomic unit ratio에 Others 항목이 차지하는 비율도 상당하다고 볼 수 있는데 기존의 오수처리를 위해 필요했던 미생물 외에 아직 NCBI (National center for Biotechnology Information)에 등록되지 않은 미생물일 가능성이 있어 추후 연구가 필요하다고 판단된다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제17권
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• pp.227-236
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• 2001

The IARC Monographs Programme on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans has reviewed, summarized and evaluated 869 environmental agents and exposures as oj June 2000. This large collection includes all relevant published epidemiological data on cancer in exposed humans and results of bioassays for carcinogenicity in experimental animals. Since 1986. cancer data have been systematically supplemented by summaries of other toxicological data that are relevant to assessments of carcinogenic hazard. These include summaries qf genetic and related effects of chemicals. which have been prepared as Genetic Activity Profiles (GAP) by the U.S. EPA in collaboration with IARC. As the Mono-graphs have proved increasingly valuable and influential worldwide. they have evolved into an encyclopedia on environmental carcinogenic risks to humans. However. the Monographs have historically been prepared only as printed books with limited distribution. and the Monographs Programme has needed to adjust to expectations oj wider availability. Since 1998 the evaluations and summaries have been globally accessible by Internet from IARC (http://www.iarc.fr) and the GAP profiles by Internet from EPA (http://www.epa.gov/gapdb/). with the two web sites linked. Improved EPN/ARC GAP database and software. GAP2000. now link GAP profiles directly to the appropriate IARC web pages for summaries of evaluations of a given compound and its overall IARC classification. During the year 2000. by means of optical character recognition (OCR) technology the entire series of IARC Monographs is being converted to an electronic version. The first edition is now available commercially in CD-ROM format and will soon become available on-line at .

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.419-426
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• 2023

Objectives: This study aims to develop an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) guide for the safe cleaning of contaminated machinery, equipment, and parts used in the electronics manufacturing process. Methods: A literature review, field investigations, and discussions were conducted. An initial draft of an OSH guide was developed and reviewed by experts with significant experience in maintenance work in the electronics manufacturing process in order to refine the guide. Results: Workers involved in cleaning processes with chemicals, solvents, and abrasive blasting can face exposure to a wide range of chemicals, abrasives, and noise. Identifying potential risks associated with each cleaning technique was an essential first step toward enhancing safety measures. The OSH guide comprises approximately eleven to twelve sections spanning 20-25 pages. It includes engineering and administrative protocols systematically organized to address the necessary actions before, during, and after cleaning tasks, depending on the technique. It is recommended that airline respirator masks be used in conjunction with an air purification system to ensure adherence to air quality standard "D" for atmosphere level. The use of an oil-free air compressor is advised, preferably a stationary model that does not rely on fuel sources like diesel. Conclusions: This OSH guide is designed to protect workers involved in maintenance activity in the electronics industry and aligns with global standards, such as those from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Semiconductor Equipment and Material International, ensuring a higher level of safety and compliance.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제22권9호
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• pp.1141-1152
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• 2013

Insect fauna were surveyed in 2011 at Ungok wetland, Obeygol, located in Gochang, Jeonbuk, Korea. In total, 149 species belonging to 11 orders and 57 families were surveyed. Among them, Lepidopterans composed 23.5% (35 species) of the total insect numbers surveyed, comprising the most abundant group, and followed by Coleoptera, Hemiptera, and Odonata with a composition of 22.1% (33 species), 17.4% (26 species), and 10.1% (15 species), respectively. Bothrogonia japonica Ishihara was the most dominant species, and followed by Gastrophysa atrocyanea Motschulsky and Celastrina argiolus (Linnaeus). Phytophagous insects accounted for 60 percent of the total species. Dominance index was the highest in spring by 0.21. Diversity, richness, and evenness indices were the highest in summer by 4.07, 11.84 and 0.96, respectively. In the study area, the legally-protect species were grouped into five groups; 9 export-restricted species, 17 endemic species, 28 indicator species, 1 climate-sensitive biological indicator and 3 southern characteristic species. Additionally, twenty forest insect pest species were surveyed, belonging to 5 orders and 15 families. Therefore, it is required to conduct long-term monitoring and appropriate management based on the ecological characteristic of the habitats to continuously conserve and maintain of wetland.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.185-199
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• 2014

As the national transportation infrastructure ages and deteriorates, many existing bridges require frequent and costly maintenance and repairs. The objective of this work was to synthesize new and existing types of beam end coatings and treatments that have been proven to extend the life of new and existing concrete and steel bridge beams. A comprehensive literature review, along with online surveys and phone interviews of State department of transportations (DOTs) and coating manufacturers was conducted to gather information about existing and recently developed technologies. The study revealed that while many promising coatings and treatments are offered on the market, there is a lack of readily available laboratory results that would enable direct comparison of the available methods. This finding applies in terms of the coatings' durability and the potential for extending the service life of existing bridges. Most of the interviewed State DOTs' personnel assessed the products listed in respective DOT's Qualified Products Lists as performing 'well'. However, there was significant variability between states in the type of the products used. Among the agencies contacted, none was able to suggest the most promising or advanced products, either for concrete or steel bridge beam end treatments. This suggests that comprehensive laboratory evaluation would be necessary for selecting the best available beam end treatments and coatings.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.605-611
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• 2005

The aim of this study was to analyze the local distribution of the heavy metal concentration in Daegu and Ulsan which were divided into the residual areas, the traffic dense areas and the industrial areas. The Inductively Coupled Plasma(ICP) was used to analyze heavy metals, such as As, Cr, Hg, Zn, Cd, Pb, Cu and minor metals, such as Fe, Si, Mg, Ca, AI, Na, K. The results of this analysis showed that the content of heavy metals which was classified by districts in Daegu and Ulsan was the highest in the industrial areas followed by the traffic dense areas and the residual areas. Compared to the level of heavy metals of national and local soil survey network in 2003, contamination of heavy metals in Daegu was lower than national average. However, the content of Cd, As, Zn in Ulsan was respectively 13.38 times, 472 times and 2.65 times higher than national average contamination. In addition, compared to the soil pollution level of the environmental protection law, contamination of all areas in Daegu was lower. But the content of As at the industrial areas in Ulsan was 10.71 times higher than standard of soil pollution and 4.28 times higher than standard of measures against soil contamination.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.247-253
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• 2007

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major concern because of their potential mutagenic and carcinogenic risks to human beings. One of these harmful, yet commonly observed PAHs is pyrene. Pyrene is one of the 16 PAHs listed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as priority pollutants. The purposes of this research are to develop a method of pretreatment for PAH contaminants prior to a typical biological treatment and to demonstrate the biodegradablity of these compounds. Since pyrene is non-polar, hexane was chosen as a solvent to effectively dissolve pyrene. Pyrene solutions were treated with ozone, as it has hish oxidation capacity and electrophilic character. The intermediates and byproducts of pyrene were dissolved in alkaline water at pH 11.4 and neutralized to test for $BOD_5$, COD, and toxicity. These solutions were further ozonated and assessed of biodegradability. The first-order rate constant to was found to be between $0.121day^{-1}$ and $0.081 day^{-1}$, depending on the duration of reozonation. The $BOD_5/COD$ ratio was found to 0.66. The toxicity test showed that after 10 min of reozonation time, the byproducts and intermediates of pyrene were within the lion-toxic range of ${\pm}10%$ inhibition for E-Coli bacteria.