In Korea, from January 2023, the Act on Labeling and Advertising of Food was revised to reflect the use-by-date rather than the sell-by-date. Hence, the purpose of this study was to establish a system for calculating the safety factor and determining the recommended use-by-date for each food type, thereby providing a scientific basis for the recommended use-by-date labels. A safety factor calculation technique based on scientific principles was designed through literature review and simulation, and opinions were collected by conducting surveys and discussions including industry and academia, among others. The main considerations in this study were pH, Aw, sterilization, preservatives, packaging for storage improvement, storage temperature, and other external factors. A safety factor of 0.97 was exceptionally applied for frozen products and 1.0 for sterilized products. In addition, a between-sample error value of 0.08 was applied to factors related to product and experimental design. This study suggests that clearly providing a safe use-by-date will help reduce food waste and contribute to carbon neutrality.

In this study, we detected the presence of residual pesticides in 341 agricultural products collected from local food outlets in western Gyeonggi Province. Residual pesticides were detected in 105 (30.8%) samples. Six samples exceeded the legal limits for residual pesticides, resulting in a non-compliance rate of 1.8%, which was slightly higher than the average non-compliance rate of 1.4% in the last three years. Among the tested agricultural products, only fruits and vegetables were found to have pesticide residues, with 24 of 34 fruits (a detection rate of 70.6%) and 81 of 277 vegetables (a detection rate of 29.2%) testing positive. In total, 59 types of pesticides, including acetamiprid, which was detected 208 times, were detected and had a detection range of 0.01–2.38 mg/kg. Among the 105 agricultural products containing pesticide residues, a single pesticide was detected in 62 samples (59%) and two or more pesticides were detected in 43 samples (41%). In particular, 14 pesticides were detected in the same sample of peaches; dinotefuran was detected 21 times. Upon examining the toxicity of the detected pesticides, Class III pesticides (moderate toxicity) were detected 44 times (21.2%) and Class IV pesticides (low toxicity) were detected 164 times (78.8%). Class I, II, and III pesticides with fish toxicity were detected 68 (32.7%), 14 (6.7%), and 126 times (60.6%), respectively. Upon examining the exposure to high-frequency pesticide components detected five or more times, the hazard index was found to be ≤2.8%. Accordingly, the hazard of residual pesticides based on dietary intake was deemed insignificant.

The status of residual pesticides was investigated in four pepper seed oil samples and 36 pepperflavored oil samples oil distributed on the market from August to December 2022. A total of 179 pesticides were monitored in 40 samples, and 14 pesticides were detected in 39 of the samples, with a detection range of 0.01-2.16 mg/kg. In chili seed oil, 10 pesticides were detected 27 times with a range of 0.11-2.16 mg/kg, and in pepper-flavored oil, 9 pesticides were detected 94 times with a range of 0.01-0.80 mg/kg. The most frequently detected pesticides were tebuconazole, ethion, and difenoconazole, with ethion being detected in large concentrations in products using Chinese raw materials. Ethion, an unregistered pesticide in the Republic of Korea, has not been detected in the Gyeonggi-do area in the past 10 years. It is thought that the detection of ethion can be utilized as an indicator of products made in China. Peppers are a representative agricultural product for which many pesticides are used, and if the pesticides transferred to pepper seeds are not removed, the probability of detecting various types of pesticides in pepper seed oil is very high. Therefore, continuous research is needed to ensure the safety of pepper seed oil.

This study aimed to investigate the acrylamide content in frozen food products after cooking. Twenty samples of bread (Group 1) and 30 samples of processed tuberous and corn vegetable products (Group 2) were selected. Acrylamide levels were quantified using liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The frozen food samples were heated using the air fryer cooking method according to the product packaging and were compared to ready-to-eat French fries (Group 3). The results showed that the acrylamide content was the highest in group 3, followed by that in group 2 and group 1. The acrylamide content of all the samples was found to be within the domestic recommended standard of 1 mg/kg. However, when the samples that exceeded EU benchmark level (0.5 mg/kg) were selected and cooked using the deep-fat frying method according to the product packaging, one of them showed the acrylamide content of 1.83 mg/kg, which exceeded the domestic recommended standard. The present study highlights the need for continued evaluation and management to reduce acrylamide contents in frozen foods, as increasing domestic exposure to acrylamide is concerning.

Dried apple jeonggwa, a traditional Korean dessert, was made using various apple varieties, such as Jonathan, Fuji, and Hongro. After making the dried apple jeonggwa, the physical and sensory properties of the dessert made using different apple varieties were compared. The apple varieties had no differences in moisture content, weight loss, or sugar content. Chromacity differences were observed depending on the varieties, but E was small. Hardness was highest in Jonathan, while resilience was highest in Fuji, but there was no significant difference in hardness. In the sensory evaluation, appearance, color, sweetness, hardness, chewiness, and overall acceptability were highest in Jonathan, while there was no substantial difference among the varieties in terms of flavor, sourness, or adhesiveness.

Conventional aquaculture faces declining productivity, shifting to recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), known for minimizing water usage and maintaining consistent water temperatures for year-round fish growth. Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), a globally important cold-water species and the third most farmed fish in inland waters of Korea, valued for its fecundity and rapid growth. Dissolved oxygen, an important environmental factor affecting fish production and economics, highlights the need for smart aquaculture practices. Since 2018, the rise of intelligent aquaculture platforms, incorporating information and communications technology (ICT), emphasizes the essential role of RAS implementation. This eight-week study aimed to determine the optimal dissolved oxygen concentration for rainbow trout in RAS, utilizing a device for continuous monitoring, control and record. Dissolved oxygen concentrations were set at 5-6 mg/L, 9-10 mg/L, 14-15 mg/L and 17-18 mg/L. The growth rate significantly decreased at 5-6 mg/L, with no significant differences in other experimental groups. In hematological analysis, growth hormone (GH) was significantly highest at 5-6 mg/L, followed by 9-10 mg/L while Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) was significantly lowest at 5-6 mg/L. In conclusion, the optimal dissolved oxygen concentration for rainbow trout in RAS is approximately 9-10 mg/L. Higher concentrations do not contribute to further growth or profitability.

This study was conducted to determine seafood product quality change in the fresh food cold chain logistics. Salmon was stored in three different simulated refrigerated distribution environments according to door opening time (0, 20, and 60 s) every 10 min before the samples’ qualities were evaluated. The temperature inside the refrigerator generally rose from the bottom to the top, and it was possible to confirm the rapid change in temperature in the order of A, B, and C as the door opening time increased. It was observed that the freshness of salmon decreased as the door opening time increased through the evaluation of various food qualities of salmon, such as its appearance, color, pH, VBN, moisture content, hardness, general bacteria, and E. coli bacteria. It was confirmed that fresh food quality is strongly associated with delivery temperature, while cold-chain delivery vehicles must reduce heat exposure time during delivery.

The aging fishery training vessels from the past have mostly been decommissioned, and many universities are introducing state-of-the-art large fishery training vessels. The purpose of these training vessels is to train marine professionals and above all, safety to prevent marine accidents should be of utmost priority as many students embark on the vessel. This study estimated the impact of the hydrodynamic interaction forces acting on the model vessel (fishery training vessel) from the bank when the vessel pass near the semi-circle bank wall in various conditions through the numerical calculation, especially concerning maneuvering motions of the vessel. For estimation, variables were mainly set as the size of the semi-circle shape, the lateral distance between the bank and the model vessel, and the depth near the bank. As a result, it was estimated that, in order for the model vessel to safely pass the semi-circle bank wall at a speed of 4 knots, the water depth to the vessel draft ratio should be 1.5 or more (approximately 8 m of water depth), and the lateral distance from the semi-circle bank wall should be 0.4 times the model vessel’s length    or more (a distance of 34 m or more). Under these conditions, it was expected that the model vessel would pass without significantly being affected by the bank wall.

In this study, the quality of sow pork was compared with commercial pork to evaluate sow pork as raw meat material for processing. Texture, cooking loss, color, pH, water, lipid, fatty acid, volatile profiles, and sensory characteristics of 3 parts (tenderloin, loin, hind leg) of sow and commercial pork were analyzed. In texture analysis, sow pork had significantly higher shear force compared to commercial pork (tenderloin: sow 143.19 N, commercial 107.79 N; loin: sow 173.62 N, commercial 120.65 N; hind leg: sow 211.76 N, commercial 112.80 N) (p<0.05). There were significant differences in cooking loss, color, and pH, but they differed by part. A total of 49 volatile compounds were identified, and there were significant differences in 22 volatile compounds. In the case of hexanal (one of the warmed-over flavors), which was detected on the largest scale, the relative concentration was significantly higher in the tenderloin of commercial pork (p<0.05). On the other hand, no differences were reported by sensory analysis for hardness, off-flavor, juiciness, oiliness, appearance, taste, and acceptability between cooked sow and commercial pork. This study provides a database on the quality of sow pork by parts, which is considerable to develop proceed meat products using sow meat.

In the last five decades, there has been a consistent decline in the total catch of fisheries in the Korean jurisdiction since the peak in 1986. The decline in catch slowed and slightly rebounded in the 2000s, but changed back to a decline in the 2010s. As indicators that can identify changes in the marine ecosystem, trophic level (TL), biodiversity index (H'), and the ratio between pelagic fish and demersal fish (P/D) were analyzed by each local marine ecosystem. There were some different changes in each local marine ecosystem, but the mean TL and H' decreased and P/D increased in general in Korean waters. Demersal fish, which were dominant in the 1970s and 1980s, declined, and small pelagic fish and cephalopods have dominantly changed since the 1990s. However, these changes are not simple, and they are fluctuating in complex ways relating to each marine ecosystem and the timing. It is believed that changes in marine ecosystems in Korean waters are likely caused by a combination of fisheries and climate change. The ecosystem indicators reflected a change in the total catch, a sharp drop in catch of demersal fish, and increasing catch of pelagic fish since the mid-1980s.

이 연구는 공공기관에서 도입하고 있는 일‧가정 양립을 위한 가족친화적 제 도의 활용과 공직만족도의 관계에 있어서 직무성과와 직무 스트레스의 매개 효과를 분석하였다. 분석결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 가족친화적 제도 활용에 대한 만족도가 높을수록 공직만족도가 높아지는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 가족 친화적 제도 활용 만족도와 공직만족도의 관계에 있어서 직무성과와 직무스 트레스의 매개효과가 유의미한 것으로 나타났다. 즉, 가족친화적 제도 활용에 대한 만족도가 높을수록 직무성과가 높아지고, 직무성과가 높을수록 공직만 족도가 높아지는 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 가족친화적 제도 활용에 대한 만족 도가 높을수록 직무 스트레스가 낮아지고, 직무스트레스가 낮을수록 공직만 족도가 높아지는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 분석결과는 우리나라 공무원의 직 무성과를 높이고, 직무 스트레스를 낮춤으로써 공직만족도를 높여 공직 수행 의 효율성을 높일 수 있도록 조직의 차원에서 가족친화적 제도를 확대하기 위한 노력이 필요함을 보여주는 것이라고 할 수 있다.

막대한 예산이 투입되는 국가연구를 기획·관리·확산하는 연구관리 담당자들은 매우 중요한 인력이나, 역할에 관한 연구는 부족한 실정이다. 본 연구는 연구관리 전문기관 담당자에게 필요한 역량요소를 도출하고 역량의 중요도를 확인하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 4가 지 주요요인과 16개의 하위요인을 도출하였고, AHP 기법을 기반으로 설문조사(연구관리 담 당자와 연구자 90명 대상)를 추진하여 우선순위를 도출하였다. 전체 응답자 기준으로 역량의 중요도는 협력적 태도, 소통능력, 연구지식, 목표관리능력과 신의성실 순으로 확인되었으나, 담당자의 경우, 업무와 관련한 역량(규정지식, 판단능력, 정책지식)이 중요하다고 보는 반면, 연구자들의 경우 자신들을 보다 더 지원해 줄 수 있는 역량(협력적 태도, 소통능력)을 보다 더 중시하는 시각차를 볼 수 있었다. 이번 연구는 전문기관 연구관리 담당자의 채용과 역량 개발에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

최근 전 세계적으로 전례 없는 홍수와 극심한 폭염이 발생하면서 급속한 기후 변화의 심각성에 대한 세계적 인식이 높아졌다. 태양광 발전시설의 사회적 수용성과 안전성을 적극 홍보하는 한편, 국가 차원에서 정책 결정과 사업 운영을 최적화하기 위해 노력하고 있다. 본 연구는 영남·호남권 12개 주요 시·도의 태양광 발전설비 효율을 지역 에너지자원 지원 시스템과 기상자료를 활용한 DEA(Data Envelopment Analysis)를 활용하여 분석하였다. 첫째, 지역 내 지리적 범위의 차이는 발전효율의 성능적 평가의 차이점이 발생하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 둘째, 경제적 측면과 환경적 측면을 모두 고려한 태양광 발전시설에 대한 최적의 공간정보시스템의 중요성을 강조한다. 국내 신재생에너지 발전시설의 입지적 조건 개선으로 거시적 측면의 운영을 질적으로 보완하여 에너지 정책적 지원 필요성을 시사하며, 에너지 투자사업의 경제성 및 타당성을 제시하고자 한다.

우리나라 중소기업은 국내 경제에서 큰 비중을 차지하고 있으며, 특히 성장과 고용 측면에서 중요한 역할을 담당하고 있다. 그러나 중소기업은 기업의 성장을 위해 고숙련 인력을 확충하여 생산성을 높여가 야 함에도 불구하고, 인력 유치가 지속적으로 어려운 상황이다. 중소기업이 기업의 생산성을 제고하고 경 쟁우위를 확보하기 위해서는 인적자본의 고도화가 중요하다. 특히 빠르게 변화하는 기술 환경에 대응해 현장 적응력을 높이기 위해서는 조직구성원의 인적자원개발이 뒷받침되어야 한다. 본 연구는 그동안 선 행연구에서 다루지 않았던 혁신의 요인들, 즉 기업의 혁신활동과 연구개발투자, 조직 환경을 중심으로 중소기업의 인적자원개발에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 확인하고자 하였다. 특히 대기업과의 비교를 통해 상 대적으로 인력 확보 측면에서 열위에 있는 중소기업 인적자원개발의 위치를 파악하고자 하였다. 「사업 체패널조사」의 6~8차 자료를 활용하여 패널 로짓 모형을 통해 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 혁신활 동은 혁신활동의 요소에 따라 차별적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으나, 중소기업과 대기업 모두 전반 적으로 영향력이 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 연구개발투자는 중소기업의 인적자원개발을 촉진하는 요인 으로 나타났다. 마지막으로 조직환경 요인은 중소기업의 인적자원개발에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으며, 대기업보다 중소기업에게 더 중요한 요인으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 고숙련 인력 확보를 위해서는 연구개발투자와 조직 환경이 중소기업의 인적자원개발에 무엇보다 중요한 요소임을 나타내며, 이를 고려하여 중소기업이 효과적이고 전략적으로 인적자원개발 제도를 마련해야 함을 시사한다.

본 연구는 디지털 시대 박물관 교육에 접목할 만한 디지털 매체를 활 용한 교육을 소개하고 이러한 매체들을 바탕으로 디지털 시대 박물관 교 육프로그램이 활성화 될 수 있는 방안을 살펴보고자 한다. 연구방법은 문헌연구로 국내·외 디지털 매체를 활용한 교육 사례를 수집하였다. 박물 관 교육에서 아직 활용되지 않은 사례들을 선정한 후 소개하고 이를 반 영하여 디지털 시대 박물관 교육프로그램의 활성화 방안을 제시하였다. 박물관 교육에서 활용 가능한 새로운 디지털 매체는 언택트 온라인 교육 의 ‘Class’와 디지털 테크놀로지 블랜디드 오프라인 교육의 ‘홀로그램 교 육’, ‘레고 코딩’, 가상세계 교육에서는 메타버스 플랫폼인 ‘ENGAGE’, ‘MOIM’, ‘MOZILLA HUB’를 살펴보았다. 향후 박물관 교육이 디지털 시 대 활성화가 되기 위해서는 디지털 리터러시 교육 강화, 생애주기별 디 지로그 교육 확대, 교육유형에 따른 메타버스 교육 적용을 제시하였다. 향후 박물관 교육 현장의 관계자, 참여자의 목소리를 담아 현장 연구와 융합적으로 살펴 더욱 진일보한 연구 결과를 도출할 필요가 있다.