• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.906-913
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• 2004

A culture-independent molecular phylogenetic survey was carried out on the bacterial community in cold-seep sediment at Edison Seamount, south of Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea. Small-subunit rRNA genes were amplified directly from the sediment DNA by PCR and cloned. The majority of the cloned 16S rRNA gene sequences were most closely related to as-yet-uncultivated microorganisms found in deep-sea sediments, and were primarily affiliated with one of four groups: the $\gamma$-, $\delta$-, and $\epsilon$-subdivisions of Proteobacteria, and Cytophaga-Flavobacterium-Bacteroides. We did not recover any sequences related to cyanobacteria, prochlorophytes, and $\alpha$-Proteobacteria, which are known to occur in great abundance within the surface mixed layer of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The majority of the cloned $\gamma$-and $\epsilon$-Proteobacterial sequences were closely related to chemoautotrophic sulfur-oxidizing symbionts of marine benthic fauna, and the $\delta$-Proteobacterial sequences to sulfate- and sulfur-reducing bacteria, indicating that they might play an important role in chemoautotrophic primary production and the sulfur cycle in the cold-seep area. There results demonstrate the high diversity of the bacterial community in the cold-seep sediment, and substantially expand knowledge of the extent of bacterial diversity in this formidable and unique habitat.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제28권
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• pp.17.1-17.3
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• 2013

The fact that hazardous metals do not bio-degrade or bio-deteriorate translates to long-lasting environmental effects. In the context of evidently rapid global industrialization, this ought to warrant serious caution, particularly in developing countries. In the Republic of Fiji, a developing country in the South Pacific, several different environmental studies over the past 20 years have shown levels of lead, copper, zinc and iron in sediments of the Suva Harbor to be 6.2, 3.9, 3.3 and 2.1 times more than the accepted background reference levels, respectively. High levels of mercury have also been reported in lagoon shellfish. These data inevitably warrant thorough assessment of the waste practices of industries located upstream from the estuaries, but in addition, an exposure and health impact assessment has never been conducted. Relevant government departments are duty-bound, at least to the general public that reside in and consume seafood from the vicinities of the Suva Harbor, to investigate possible human effects of the elevated hazardous metal concentrations found consistently in 20 years of surface sediment analysis. Furthermore, pollution of the intermediate food web with hazardous metals should be investigated, regardless of whether human effects are eventually confirmed present or not.

• 예술인문사회 융합 멀티미디어 논문지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.395-404
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• 2019

한국의 경제성장은 급속도로 이루어졌으며, 수도권 지역에 자원이 집중되게 하는 결과를 가져왔다. 그에 반해, 지방은 수도권에 비해 협소한 경제기반을 갖추게 되었고, 인구부족의 문제점이 발견되었다. 그래서 정부에서는 2004년도에 '국가균형발전특별법'을 발표하여 이러한 지역불균형 문제를 줄이고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 총 95개의 지방이전을 마친 공공기관을 대상으로 데이터를 수집 하였으며, 이전의 연구들과 다르게 각각의 공공기관들을 이전하기 전의 생산성과 이전한 후의 생산성을 비교하기 위해 맘퀴스트 분석을 사용하였다. 본 연구에서는 맘퀴스트 분석을 통해 공공기관의 지방이전이 공공기관의 생산성에 어떤 영향을 미쳤는지를 중심으로 확인하였다. 분석 결과는 대부분의 공공기관이 이전한 후에 생산성이 떨어지고 있다. 그리고 독립표본 t검증 분석을 한 결과, 지방이전 공공기관의 각 년도 별 평균 간의 변화가 통계학적으로 유의미하지 않다는 결과가 나왔다.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.371-385
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• 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to analyze Korea's trade relations centered on the MERCOSUR, a major economic integration in Latin America, and identify its problems and suggest measures that can be taken by the government and corporations to reinforce economic cooperation. Design/methodology/approach - To improve the level of contribution of the study, an empirical analysis is necessary. However, due to limited data access, the study will approach the topic of trade relations between Korea and the MERCOSUR with various statistics and literature. Findings - First, there is an urgent need for changes in import-export goods between Korea and the MERCOSUR, as trade is focused on specific items. Second, although foreign direct investment from Korea to the MERCOSUR is centered in manufacturing and mining industries, there should be different investment strategies by countries and industries. Third, it is necessary to reinforce commercial cooperation. Korea currently has Free Trade Agreements with Chile, Peru, and Columbia, but not with MERCOSUR. Therefore, Korea must take active measures to sign an TA with MERCOSUR, which has been put on hold. Research implications or Originality - Latin America has the most thriving market when it comes to Free Trade Agreements worldwide. MERCOSUR is a South American Trade Bloc established by the Treaty of Asunción in 1991 and Protocol of Ouro Preto in 1994. Its full members are Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. However, there is still a lack of research on the MERCOSUR, and corporations that aim to enter the Latin American market face difficulties due to lack of information. By investigating MERCOSUR and its prospects and analyzing the trade relations with Korea, this study will provide strategic measures for corporations that wish to enter the Latin American market.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제5권6호
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• pp.1190-1194
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• 2001

TOPEX/POSEIDON(T/P) 위성의 7년 간 고도계자료를 사용하여 동북아시아지역에서의 해수면 순환과 해수면 변화에 대하여 연구하였다. 헌장 조위자료와 고도계자료간의 비교에서, 고도계에 포함되어 있는 60일의 tidal aliasing(M$_2$ 및 S$_2$의 해양조석 성분)의 영향을 제거한 후 순수 해수면 성분을 구하였다. 해수면 변동을 보면 쿠로시오 해류가 사행을 하면서 강하게 흘러가는 일본 동남부해역에서 뚜렷한 와류의 형성과 함께 높은 해수면 변화 값을 보였다. 이것은 쿠로시오의 확장과 해저지형의 영향과 기인하다. 평균해수면은 황해 및 동해에 비해서 북태평양해역에서 높게 나타났다.

• 벤처창업연구
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2016

북한이탈주민은 남한사회에서 적응하는 과정에서 경험하는 경제적인 어려움은 낮은 소득수준과 전문성 부족에서 찾아볼 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 북한이탈주민을 대상으로 하는 창업지원을 위해서 정책과 제도개선 방안을 목적으로 수행되었다. 본 연구결과 창업자의 개인적 특성인 자기효능감이 창업의지에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 창업동기와 창업교육도 창업의지에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 사회적 적응의 조절효과를 살펴본 결과 창업자의 개인적 특성 중 위험감수성향과 창업경험이 사회적응과의 상호작용과 창업동기와 사회적응의 상호작용을 통해서 정의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구결과를 바탕으로 북한이탈주민의 효율적인 창업지원 정착을 위해서는 창업자의 자기효능감을 높일 수 있는 창업교육이 필요하며, 창업동기와 위험감수성향과 사회적응 정도에 따라 창업지원이 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.208-219
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• 2024

This study aims to analyze dental care at the 25^th World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) using a predesigned standardized dental chart to provide a reference for the operation of dental emergency clinics at future large-scale youth events. The dental charts of all patients treated at the 25^th WSJ emergency dental clinic were examined. Fisher's exact tests were used to analyze the differences between youth scouts and adult leaders. Eighty visits of 71 patients were included in the study. The largest number of patients was from Asia-Pacific (49.3%), followed by patients from Europe (40.8%). In terms of chief complaints, oral ulcers (19.7%), lesions of the lips (18.3%), and orthodontic discomfort (15.5%) were the most prevalent. The analysis showed a significant difference (p = 0.0023) between youth scouts and adult leaders in the distribution of patients in the first half (July 30^th - August 3^rd) and second half (August 4^th - August 8^th) of the event. There was a higher incidence of dental conditions associated with hot and humid environments, unlike typical emergency dental settings. Therefore, despite adequate preparation, unexpected dental visits may occur, and it is recommended that operations be conducted in community-based dental hospitals to allow for immediate and efficient responses in international camps.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.609-615
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• 2008

페루는 안데스산맥에 위치하는 태평양연안 국가로서 석유 자급이 불가능한 산유국임에도 불구하고 남미의 어느 국가에서도 찾아보기 힘든 좋은 투자 환경을 조성하여 외국 석유회사들의 투자를 유치하고 있다. 특히 외국 석유회사들이 페루 석유산업에 대거 투자할 수 있는 여건을 만들기 위하여 낮은 로열티, 세금 감면, 호의적 광권계약 조건 등과 같은 투자 환경을 만들었다. 유가의 급등으로 인하여 미개발 지역인 아마존 정글 지역의 1-AB광구나, 까미세아 가스전과 같은 성공적인 유전들이 불과 몇 년 사이에 개발, 생산되고 있으며, 우리나라 자원외교 전략과 부합되게 최근 여러 개의 페루 광구들에 대한 탐사, 개발, 생산에 우리나라의 석유회사들이 참여하게 되었다. 이 시기의 다른 남미국가들에 비하여 페루에 우리의 석유산업 투자가 보다 많아질 것으로 기대된다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.60-65
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• 2017

Objectives: We examined the prevalence of tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke among middle-school students in Korea using the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in 2013. Methods: The GYTS in Korea was conducted between July and August 2013 by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data were collected using a self-administered anonymous questionnaire from a nationally representative sample of middle-school students aged 13-15 years in sampled classrooms. Results: The GYTS in Korea was completed by 4235 students aged 13-15 years in 43 middle schools. Approximately one in five of the students (17.8%) reported that they had tried cigarettes in the past, while 5.2% reported currently being cigarette smokers. Current cigarette smoking was higher in boys (7.5%) than in girls (2.6%). Of the students, 29.7% had been exposed to secondhand smoke at home, 47.4% inside enclosed public places, and 53.9% in outdoor public places. Of the current cigarette smokers, 25.7% bought their cigarettes from a store despite a law prohibiting this. Additionally, 58.0% of students noticed point-of-sale tobacco advertisements or promotions, 66.8% of current cigarette smokers wanted to stop smoking, and 70.9% of students had been taught about the dangers of tobacco use in school. Conclusions: These findings provide an opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive tobacco control policy. The results suggest that youth have relatively easy access to cigarettes and are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke in public places, as well as to point-of-sale tobacco advertisements and promotions. Strict enforcement of the ban on tobacco sales to youth, expanding smoke-free areas, and advertising bans are needed to reduce tobacco use among youth.

• ALGAE
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.269-278
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• 2018

Ocean warming can have significant negative impacts on population genetic diversity, local endemism and geographical distribution of a wide range of marine organisms. Thus, the identification of conservation units with high risk of extinction becomes an imperative task to assess, monitor, and manage marine biodiversity for policy-makers. Here, we surveyed population structure and genetic variation of the red seaweed Gracilaria vermiculophylla along the coast of China using genome-based amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) scanning. Regardless of analysis methods used, AFLP consistently revealed a south to north genetic isolation. Populations at the southern coast of China showed unique genetic variation and much greater allelic richness, heterozygosity, and average genetic diversity than the northern. In particular, we identified a geographical barrier that may hinder genetic exchange between the two lineages. Consequently, the characterized genetic lineage at the southern coast of China likely resulted from the interplay of post-glacial persistence of ancestral diversity, geographical isolation and local adaptation. In particular, the southern populations are indispensable components to explore evolutionary genetics and historical biogeography of G. vermiculophylla in the northwestern Pacific, and the unique diversity also has important conservation value in terms of projected climate warming.