• 한국유통학회지:유통연구
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.49-72
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• 2005

상호의존성은 유통경로상에 존재하는 기본적 특성으로서 오랫동안 유통분야에서 관련연구들이 활발하게 진행되어 왔다. 특히 갈등은 유통경로상의 거래관계를 특징짓는 주요 특성으로서 상호의존성과 갈등 간 관계를 규명하는 것은 의미하는 바가 크다. 그러나 사회학 분야에서는 상호의존성과 갈등 간 관계를 설명하는 상반된 이론이 존재하며, 마케팅 분야에서도 상호의존성과 갈등 간 관계에 대해서 상반된 연구결과가 제시되었다. 이에 본 연구에서는 상호의존성과 갈등 간 관계에 대해 대립된 설명을 하고 있는 쌍무적 억제이론과 갈등나선형이론 등의 사회학 이론을 활용하여 붙균형적 상호의존성과 갈등간 비선형적 관계를 제안하고, 이를 위해 소방관련 전문공사업체들과 공급업체들로부터 설문데이타를 수집하여 불균형적 상호의존성과 갈등간 역U형태의 관계가 있음을 증명하고자 한다. 분석결과 구매업체집단과 공급업체집단 모두에서 상호의존성의 총합이 높을 때 불균형적 상호의전성과 갈등간 비선형적 관계가 통제적으로 유의미하게 도출되었다. 마지막으로 몇 가지 학문적 시사점들과 한계점 및 향후 연구 과제를 제시하였다.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.237-258
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• 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the risks of an over-concentration of supply chains in one country. It has motivated stakeholders to pursue diversification strategies. However, a paradox exists. Stakeholders have shied away from a complete decoupling and preferring to selectively enhance economic ties with China. This article explores this paradox by examining supply chain concentration in China as a form of asymmetric interdependence and the countermeasures from the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India to minimize vulnerabilities. It argues that while the COVID-19 disruptions have brought to light the risk of supply chain overconcentration in China, countermeasures are also driven by coercive diplomacy and the deepening U.S.-China rivalry. The paper also examines the feasibility of diversification efforts by focusing on the capacity and capabilities of alternative supply chain hubs. It finds that while states are actively seeking ways to prevent China from using asymmetric interdependence of supply chains and trade to gain political leverage, there are structural limits to the degree of diversification in the short to mid-term.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.259-277
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• 2021

This article investigates the geopolitics of the energy transition era, concentrating on China's solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. Authors have noted that the rise of renewables is changing the geopolitical landscape of world energy systems, but these new energy sources carry their own technical characteristics and geopolitical implications. Bearing this in mind, this research answers the questions: What are the structural factors that facilitate China's use of renewable energy to achieve political goals, and what are their implications? In order to analyze the data, I devise an analytical framework based on the energy statecraft literature and contrast rival explanations, particularly the "prosumer theory" and the premise of less geopolitical interdependence in a renewable-centered world. I show that asymmetric interdependence in the solar PV sector is already a reality. China's solar PV industry is a case that suffices all conditions (centrality in industrial capacity, market share, and companies' compliance, but to a lesser extent in critical materials and technological endowments) in the solar PV sector to devise effective strategies aimed at reaping benefits out of its asymmetric interdependence with the rest of the world.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.174-196
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• 2021

Even though Sino-American relations of the Donald Trump era were perceived as predominately confrontational, with a symbolic trade war between the two, the scale of economic interdependencies between the United States and China results in either a need for collaboration or in serious losses on both sides in the case of lack of cooperation. The paper aims at analyzing economic relations between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China at the time of the Trump presidency. Analysis is based on the complex interdependence theory of Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye. The main hypothesis analyzed in the paper states: Asymmetric interdependence between the People's Republic of China and the United States of America limits the scope, intensity and length of a trade war. For the sake of the paper, economic interdependence will be analyzed. Apart from the reference to the state of the art, the document analysis and descriptive statistics are to be applied in the paper.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.157-173
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• 2021

In the transition to a multipolar international system, the literature has focused on great power competition while little attention has been given to the strategic possibilities of smaller states. However, as a result of globalization, states are so closely interconnected that the primary strategies of even major powers are not to achieve zero-sum solutions but to create asymmetric dependency through which they can influence the behavior of other states and non-state actors. States are assisted in this effort by a variety of tools, including setting up institutions, direct economic influence and through building different forms of infrastructure connectivity networks. By discussing asymmetric dependency situations from the perspective of the great powers, the literature presents smaller states primarily as passive actors, paralyzed by their dependence on great powers. Our paper argues that interdependence allows smaller states to effectively influence larger actors and examines strategies from which smaller states can choose in order to influence the behavior of larger states. Despite an extremely asymmetric relationship between Myanmar and China, actors in Myanmar have sought to influence China's Myanmar policy. We examine a case study of the Myitsone Dam, including Myanmar's strategic aims, chosen strategy and limitations in maneuvering space. Semi-structured interviews with local decision-makers and stakeholders are conducted in order to portray the full picture. Our study concludes that further research on the influencing strategies of small states in response to asymmetric dependence can contribute to a better understanding of the interdependence of states.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.197-209
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• 2021

This article deals with the asymmetrical relations between Australia and China and explores their interdependence, tensions, and societal outlooks. Both countries are dependent on one another for trade to different degrees but attempt to diversify their supply chains. While there is no united position on China in Australia, there has been a bipartisan support for the counter-interference legislation there. The newly established security pact of the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia - 'AUKUS' - has brought a new dimension into these tensions and will most likely lead to an arms race. The author explores how a so-called middle power such as Australia balances the related economic and strategic interests and priorities. Although Australia has been vulnerable in its asymmetric relationship with China, it has shown that it is not a passive and helpless actor when facing an economic coercion. The interdependence has become a moderating factor in this strategic stand-off. Additionally, Australia demonstrates its tendency to reinforce its traditional reliance on its previous more powerful allies, the UK and the US.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2021

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.286-294
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• 2008

This work investigates the characteristics of brain interactions of experienced Zen-Buddhist practitioners by obtaining multichannel EEG (electroencephalogram) data. Brain interactions were compared among three phases-40-minute meditation (M), 5-minute Chakra-focusing practice (Z) and rest with closed eyes (R). The similarity index S, developed in nonlinear dynamical system theory, was employed to measure the degree of possibly asymmetric coupling. Meditators exhibited, overall, stronger interactions among multiple cortical areas in meditation stages M and Z than in the R state. This enhancement was greater in the M stage when the meditator was accompanied by a thought-free and fully consciousness state. In the high-frequency band (>13Hz), the interdependence was also higher in both meditation stages than at baseline rest. However, the interaction strength, especially in the posterior regions, was greatest in the Z stage, which involved internal attention. Few electrode pairs were observed with significant pair-wise asymmetry in the Z state. The similarity is a possible characteristic of dense reciprocal and strong mutual interactions between multiple cortical areas during meditation - especially in the Z state in the high-frequency band. These results demonstrate that profound Zen meditation induces various dynamic states in different phases of meditation, possibly reflected by nonlinear interdependence measure.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권10호
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• pp.193-199
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• 2017

본 연구는 모조품에 대해 사람들이 가질 수 있는 위험 또는 수익이 점화되었을 때 그들이 자신을 어떻게 추론하는지에 따라 구매의도가 상이함을 밝히고자 하였다. 실존하는 브랜드의 모조품을 활용하였고 358명의 대학생이 피험자로 참여한 실험의 결과, 위험의 도메인 하에서는 독립적인 자아추론을 할 경우 재정적인 위험이 크다고 지각할 때 사회적인 위험이 크다고 지각할 때보다 구매의도가 낮았으며, 상호보완적인 자아추론을 할 때는 반대의 양상이 나타났다. 한편, 수익의 도메인 하에서는 비대칭의 양상이 나타났는데, 독립적인 자아추론을 할 경우 재정적인 수익이 크다고 지각할 때 사회적인 수익이 크다고 지각할 때보다 구매의도가 낮았으며, 상호보완적인 자아추론을 할 때는 사회적인(vs. 재정적인) 수익이 크다고 지각할 때가 높은 구매의도를 보였다. 이 같은 연구결과는 모조품에 대한 지각과 행동적 반응에 대한 다양한 각도의 접근이 필요함을 시사한다.

• Asian Journal of Business Environment
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.17-29
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• 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study is to explore the dynamic linkage between conditional stock market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty of Bangladesh. Research design, data, and methodology: This study uses monthly data covering the time period from January 2005 to December 2018. A comprehensive set of macroeconomic variables, namely industrial production index (IP), consumer price index (CPI), broad money supply (M2), 91-day treasury bill rate (TB), treasury bond yield (GB), exchange rate (EX), inflow of foreign remittance (RT) and stock market index of DSEX are used for analysis. Symmetric and asymmetric univariate GARCH family of models and multivariate VAR model, along with block exogeneity and impulse response functions, are implemented on conditional volatility series to discover the possible interactions and causal relations between macroeconomic forces and stock return. Results: The analysis of the study exhibits time-varying volatility and volatility persistence in all the variables of interest. Moreover, the asymmetric effect is found significant in the stock return and most of the growth series of macroeconomic fundamentals. Results from the multivariate VAR model indicate that only short-term interest rate significantly influence the stock market volatility, while conditional stock return volatility is significant in explaining the volatility of industrial production, inflation, and treasury bill rate. Conclusion: The findings suggest an increasing interdependence between the money market and equity market as well as the macroeconomic fundamentals of Bangladesh.