This study investigates the performance characteristics of electrodeposited (ED) silver nanowires (AgNWs) networks as transparent conducting electrodes (TCEs) considering Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) thin-film solar cells. The electrodeposition process uniformly deposits silver onto a network of spin-coated AgNWs, resulting in the enlargement of individual nanowire diameters and the formation of stronger interconnections between the AgNWs. This structural enhancement significantly improves both the electrical conductivity and thermal stability of the ED AgNW networks, making them more efficient and robust for practical applications in solar cells. The study comprehensively examines the optoelectronic properties of the ED AgNW networks, encompassing total and specular transmittance, transmission haze values, and sheet resistance, with varying durations of silver electrodeposition. Additionally, this study presents the current density (J)-voltage (V) characteristics of CIGS thin-film solar cells employing the ED AgNW TCEs, revealing how electrodeposition duration impacts overall device performance. These findings offer valuable insights for optimizing TCEs in not only thin-film solar cells but also in other optoelectronic devices, highlighting the potential for improved long-term stability across various applications without compromising performance.

Following the attack on Israel by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023, Israel declared war on the Gaza Strip. In the relentless and nonstop bombardment of the Gaza Strip, about 40,000 Palestinian civilians have lost their lives, the majority of whom were children and women. Additionally, more than 92,000 Palestinians have been injured and many more are still missing or under the rubble. The dire situation in the Gaza Strip requires a firm stand from the international community, as what is happening to the Palestinian people is nothing short of genocide. This paper discusses Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip and illustrates how these actions meet the criteria for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. It also discusses the case filed by South Africa against Israel in the International Court of Justice, alleging that Israel has violated the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

This study emphasizes the vital role of local governments in Vietnam in advancing gender equality, particularly in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5. It argues that local governance is crucial for translating national gender equality commitments into practical outcomes while simultaneously driving sustainable development. This article examines Vietnam’s legal frameworks, policies, and local governance practices to assess their effectiveness in promoting gender-responsive governance under the UN SDG framework. The author explores the relationship between local governance and gender equality, emphasizing the transformative impact of integrating gender perspectives at the local level. The findings demonstrate a strong link between effective local governance and progress toward SDG 5. She advocates for empowering local governments to implement gender-inclusive policies, which are essential for achieving gender equality and sustainable development in Vietnam. Furthermore, it provides strategic recommendations to strengthen gender responsiveness in local governance, contributing to the broader discourse on sustainable and inclusive development.

This research examines China’s development in terms of the nation’s SOE reforms surrounding the two major milestones in China’s integration with neoliberalism, the accession to the World Trade Organization and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). It considers the interlinking of the legal aspect of China’s SOEs reform with its economic development, and reinforces the economic argument that China has embraced both neoliberalism and state-capitalism in order to achieve its industrial development. This paper highlights the persistent logic of China’s SOEs reform which aims to approach international legal standards while keeping sight of the objectives of economic development. China’s semi-embrace of neoliberalism and its insistence on state capitalism, on the one hand, provide an alternative developmental model for other developing countries, while on the other hand, facing an increasingly deteriorating relationship with the US which cannot tolerate any rising power that challenges its hegemony, especially a power with a different ideology.

Online infringement of Artificial intelligence (AI) generated content essentially constitutes IP infringement and should adhere to Article 50 of Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Law Applicable to Foreign-Related Civil Relationships. However, applying Article 50 to online infringement involving AI-generated objects presents a dual interpretation dilemma. The first dilemma pertains to the interpretation of the requested place of protection. The second issue concerns the redundancy of party autonomy in the article. Therefore, Article 50 should be reinterpreted with as emphasis on maintaining the territoriality of IP rights to make it applicable to online infringement of AI-generated objects. The place where protection is sought should be understood as the forum. If there are relevant factors, the affected cyberspace can be ‘collapsed’ into the court’s location. By employing the territoriality of IP, party autonomy should be limited to regulating the issue of damages.

사막화는 기후변화로 인해 전 세계적으로 심화되고 있으며, 몽골도 이에 큰 영향을 받고 있다. 본 연구는 한국기독교환경운동연대(KCEMS)가 시작한 “은총의 숲” 프로젝트를 탐구함으로, 몽골의 사막화 문제를 다룬다. 30년에 걸친 이 프로젝트는 사막화 방지, 지속 가능한 창조 보전, 다차원적 인 이웃 사랑을 실천하는 한국교회의 생태적 선교 사례이다. KCEMS는 이 프로젝트를 지속적으로 추진하고 모니터링하며, 창조질서 보전 차원에 서 몽골 현지인들에게 실질적인 경제적 혜택을 제공함으로 몽골 현지인들의 참여를 촉진한다. 따라서 변혁적 제자도의 관점에서, 이 프로젝트는 기후변 화로 인해 영향을 받고 고통받는 이들과의 선교적 연대를 구현한다. 이를 통해 본 연구는 교회가 화해의 메시지를 전파하고, 생명죽임의 세력에는 저항하고 성령님과 연합하여 생명살림의 희망을 창조하도록 강조하며, 교회가 사랑과 정의의 복음을 선포하는 예언자적 사명으로서의 사역을 강화할 것을 촉구한다.

국경 간 인수합병(Cross-border M&A)은 이중 조직 정체성과 다양한 제도적 환경을 관리하는 복잡한 통합 과제를 포함한다. 기존 연구들은 주로 국가 수준의 요인에 초점을 맞췄지만, 특히 자 회사의 경험과 같은 목표 기업의 특성에 대한 연구는 상대적으로 부족했다. 본 연구는 자회사 대 독립 기업, 국내 자회사 대 해외 자회사와 같은 다양한 목표 기업의 특성이 국경을 넘는 M&A에서 인수 기업의 주주 가치에 어떻게 영향을 미치는지 분석한다. 1994년부터 2012년까지의 국경을 넘 는 M&A 거래에 대한 이벤트 연구를 통해, 자회사의 경험이 인수 기업의 주주 가치를 증가시킨다 는 것을 발견했다. 그러나 제도적 거리가 증가할수록 국내 자회사의 경험 가치는 감소하는 경향이 있었다. 이러한 연구 결과는 국경을 넘는 M&A에서 자회사 경험의 중요성을 강조하며, 제도적 거 리가 그 효과를 어떻게 조절하는지를 보여준다. 이는 연구자와 실무자 모두에게 중요한 시사점을 제공한다.

Purpose: In this qualitative descriptive study, we aimed to explore the experiences of nurses providing end-of-life (EOL) care in an emergency department (ED) setting and identify the associated challenges and implications for clinical practice. Methods: Twelve nurses with over 1 year of EOL care experience in the ED were interviewed. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis, as outlined by Braun and Clarke. Results: Five main themes with corresponding subthemes were identified: (1) Inadequate Environment for EOL Care, including physical environment barriers for a dignified death and emotional restraint in a chaotic setting; (2) Impact of Life-Sustaining Treatment Decision Complexity, encompassing complicated dynamics of family decision-making and compromised care quality in the decision-making process; (3) Managing Care Relationships in Physician-Limited Settings, manifested as navigating limited physician communication and bearing the emotional weight of EOL care; (4) Challenges in Protecting Patients’ Rights, characterized by powerlessness in the face of silent patients and confusion from reversed decisions by families; and (5) Actualizing Compassionate EOL Care, ensuring dignity through purposeful actions and navigating environmental barriers to dignified care. Conclusion: We highlight the need for systematic changes in the ED to better support EOL care, including the development of culturally sensitive communication protocols, shared guidelines for decision-making, and improved collaboration between healthcare professionals. These findings provide valuable insights into enhancing EOL care in EDs. Future efforts should focus on policy changes, tailored education programs, and support systems that address the multifaceted needs of patients, families, and healthcare providers.

본 연구는 한국 나사렛교회의 역사를 거시적으로 고찰하면서 지속 가능한 선교 생태계 조성에 기여할 수 있는 실천 과제를 분석적으로 제시하 는 데 그 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 먼저 웨슬리안 성결 운동의 배경 속에서 국제 나사렛교회의 태동과 확산이 요약적으로 소개된다. 이어 국제 나사렛 교회 선교 정책과의 연계 속에서 한국 나사렛교회의 설립과 발전이 통시적으 로 조망된다. 더 나아가 한국 나사렛교회의 해외 선교 실상 속에서 개선이 긴요한 핵심 현안이 주제별로 평가된다. 특히 선교사 생애주기에 따라 모집, 양성, 파송, 지원의 사중적 맥락 속에서 순차적으로 검토된다. 끝으로 한국 나사렛교회 정체성과 방향성의 관점 속에서 선교학적 제언의 중요성이 확인된다. 본고의 연구 결과, 선교자원 다각화, 선교훈련원 설립, 미전도종 족 중심, 통전적 멤버 케어 구축이 한국 나사렛교회가 추진해야 할 실천 과제로 도출되며 이를 통해 교단의 선교 활성화 방안도 정립된다.

이 연구에서는 카자흐스탄의 난민 관련 법제와 1951년 난민협약 및 의정서 의 준수와 관련된 문제점을 살펴보고자 한다. 현재 카자흐스탄은 난민 수용을 많이 하는 여러 국가들과 달리 난민 및 망명 신청자 문제를 다루기 위한 포괄 적인 법제가 부재한 상황이다. 카자흐스탄은 1990년대 후반에 난민협약 및 관 련 국제 조약을 비준하였음에도 불구하고, 국내 이행을 위한 법안을 2009년이 되어서야 통과시켰다. 이 과정에서 카자흐스탄의 자결권 행사와 국제인권법 준 수 간에 대립된 바가 있다. 또한 지나치게 정치화된 시스템은 인도주의 법 준 수보다 정치적 의제를 우선시하여 국제적 의무를 이행하지 못한다는 비판도 제 기되고 있다. 이러한 배경하에 이 연구에서는 카자흐스탄의 난민, 망명 신청자, 무국적자의 법적 지위에 관한 몇 가지 문제점을 지적한다. 첫째, 1951년 난민 협약과 이를 이행하기 위한 국내 난민법 간에 많은 차이가 있으며, 대표적으로 강제송환금지의 원칙이 준수되지 않는다는 점이다. 둘째, 망명 신청자를 위한 ‘보충적 보호’에 관한 조항이 포함되어 있지 않다. 셋째, 카자흐스탄에서 난민 지위는 1년 동안만 부여되는 반면 인근 중앙아시아 국가들은 보다 더 긴 기간 을 허용한다는 점에서 비교된다. 넷째, 무국적자에 대한 행정 절차상 문제가 제기된다. 특히, 국제협약에 부합하는 입법 조치를 통해 무국적자를 판단하기 위한 구체적인 절차가 확립되어 있지 않다. 마지막으로, 망명 신청자가 망명 신청에 대한 결정이 내려지기 전에 강제로 송환된 사례가 있는데 이것은 명백 한 국제법 위반 해당된다. 아울러 해상에서 난민 및 망명 신청자를 송환하는 경우 강제송환금지의 원 칙을 해상 국경에 접한 공해상에서도 적용할 수 있다. 카스피해는 카자흐스탄 을 포함한 5개국을 둘러싼 중앙아시아 최대 내해이며 이 지역의 해상난민을 차 단하는 유일한 경로이다. 난민 이동과 관련된 독특한 지리적 특징에 가지고 있 으나 육상과 항공으로 국경을 넘어오는 것이 우세하기 때문에 카스피해를 너머 로 피난처를 찾는 것은 사실상 실효성이 없다. 최근 유라시아 국가들의 대규모 이주 흐름으로 인해 많은 난민과 망명 신청 자들이 카자흐스탄에 망명을 꾀할 것으로 예상된다. 따라서 카자흐스탄 정부는 난민 보호를 위해 난민에 대한 국내법을 개정하여 국제 의무를 가장 효과적으 로 준수할 필요성이 있다.

Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs is a heart disease that is characterized by histopathologic changes in cardiomyocytes, which ultimately result in valve degeneration and blood regurgitation due to structural changes in the heart valves. A number of studies have been conducted with the objective of identifying prognostic factors that may influence the prognosis of dogs with MMVD. Nevertheless, there is a paucity of research examining the factors that predict MMVD stage progression as defined by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. The objective of this study was to examine whether there are factors associated with stage progression within one year of diagnosis in dogs diagnosed with subclinical MMVD (stage B1 or B2) using physical examination findings, clinicopathologic biomarkers, and echocardiographic markers. This is a retrospective study of veterinary practice performed at Chungbuk National University Animal Hospital. The electronic medical record of the hospital was searched to obtain clinical records of canine patients diagnosed with subclinical MMVD over an 11-year period. For each patient cohort, a logistic regression analysis was conducted. The variables were initially selected using the backward elimination method, and the optimal logistic regression model was determined by removing the independent variables with the largest variance inflation factor. Among the independent variables examined in this study, heart murmur intensity was identified as a statistically significant predictor of stage progression within one year for subclinical MMVD, a finding that aligns with those of previous studies. No other independent variables were found to be significantly associated with subclinical MMVD stage progression. This is the inaugural exploratory study to concentrate on blood test results, a relatively straightforward and quantifiable test result that can be readily obtained in primary care veterinary clinics, among the factors that may be associated with the progression of subclinical MMVD stages.

Clinical pathology, including hematology and serum chemistry, is an important indicator of biological changes. Animals for inhalation studies are kept in specific chambers and require historical data for accuracy. Age-related characteristics are essential for interpreting experimental results. This study aimed to provide historical clinical pathology data and analyze age-related trends in these parameters. We collected hematological and biochemical parameters from control groups of male and female F344 rats in the 4-, 13-, 26-, and 52-week repeated inhalation toxicity tests. The number of F344 rats from collected control groups were 24, 60, 50, and 25 males and 25, 60, 50, and 25 females in the 4-, 13-, 26-, and 52-week studies, respectively. Mean comparison, correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis was conducted to reveal age-related trends. Neutrophil count, eosinophil count, neutrophil percentage, monocyte percentage, total protein, albumin, triglyceride, total cholesterol (TCHO) showed increasing trends, whereas lymphocyte count, lymphocyte percent, platelet count, alkaline phosphatase, albumin/globulin ratio, and inorganic phosphate showed decreasing trends in both the mean comparison and regression analyses. TCHO was considered the most affected parameter by aging in both sexes based on statistical results. In this study, we presented clinicopathological data from F344 rats for inhalation toxicity studies. We confirmed aging trends in clinicopathological parameters and identified TCHO as the parameter most affected by aging in F344 rats. These results would be helpful for inhalation research using F344 rats.

We investigated the stress-induced changes in the lipid and hormonal concentrations in plasma, including cytochrome P450 (CYP)-derived oxidative stress in the liver, and the anti-stress effect of Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) water extract in mice. Stress induction using restraint increased the levels of corticosterone (CORT), glucose, total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) while decreasing in the levels of insulin and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), compared with those of unstressed mice. Restraint-stress also increased the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plasma by 5.4-fold. Moreover, the stress resulted in a 2.8-fold higher production of C-reactive protein (CRP) than the control group. In addition, the catalytic activities of CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 in the liver microsomes were stimulated by 5.5- and 3.8-fold, respectively, and concomitant ROS formation was elevated by 4.3-fold in the liver extract, compared to the normal group. In contrast, the KRG treatment (5, 20, or 50 mg/kg/day) to stress-exposed 3 groups alleviated the increased CORT, TC, LDL-C, ROS, and CRP levels and restored the decreased insulin concentrations. The enhanced each ROS in the plasma and liver, and the CYP enzyme activities were also attenuated in KRG-treated mice in a concentration-dependent manner. In conclusion, these results suggest that KRG ameliorates stress-induced detrimental effects on the plasma and liver of treated mice.

Diethylbenzene (DEB) is a colorless flammable liquid composed of a benzene ring and two ethyl substituents. DEBs mostly exist as a mixture of isomers and are mainly used as intermediates and solvents occupationally. Workers may be exposed to DEB inhalation during their occupational activities including manufacturing or processing of materials; however, limited data are available on the risk assessment of DEB mixtures. In this study, male and female Wistar rats were exposed to vapors of a DEB mixture for 13-weeks (6 hr/day, 5 days/ week) at concentrations of 0, 40, 80, and 160 ppm in a whole-body inhalation chamber. Clinical signs, mean body weight, food consumption, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), hematology, blood biochemistry, gross findings, organ weights, and microscopic findings were examined to determine the toxicity of DEB mixture. The exposure concentrations in chambers were 39.48 ± 1.13 ppm, 80.43 ± 2.06 ppm, and 160.20 ± 4.42 ppm for the low, medium, and high dose groups, respectively. No changes related to the test substance were observed, including changes in clinical observation, body weight, food consumption, BALF and blood analysis, necropsy findings, absolute and relative organ weights or histopathological analysis. Based on these results, the NOAEC (no-observed-adverse-effect-concentration) of DEB was defined as 160 ppm under the study conditions.

Cell culture is a widely used in vitro tool that enhances our understanding of cell biology, disease mechanisms, drug responses, and the development of tissue engineering. However, there are a number of important drawbacks to conventional two-dimensional (2D) cultures, such as the loss of polarity, altered cell shape, and disruption of cell-extracellular matrix connections. Alternatively, organoids are tissue-engineered, cell-based in vitro models derived from stem cells that can self-organize and differentiate into three-dimensional (3D) structures, recapitulating the morphology and functions of their in vivo counterparts. Bisphenol A (BPA), a ubiquitous industrial chemical, has recently gained recognition as an environmental hazard. Previous research has demonstrated that BPA negatively affects the integrity of the intestinal barrier by triggering programmed cell death and suppressing cell growth in human colonic epithelial cell lines. However, a 2D-based cellular study cannot represent its exposure to multicellular organs. This work investigates the impact of BPA on the structure and function of the intestinal barrier. We examine the effect of BPA on the proliferation and tight junction gene expression with two models: the HT-29 colon cancer cell line and an intestine organoid model and morphological changes of intestinal organoid (I/O). The proliferation was increased in a dose-dependent manner with I/O, but at the same concentration, BPA does not increase the significant number of HT-29 cell respectively. Proliferation-related gene and tight junction gene expression pattern was similar between HT-29 and I/O other than Claudin-4. Therefore, this study offers a more precise depiction of the functional and morphological alterations caused by BPA in comparison to traditional 2D cell cultures.

본 연구는 한국의 외국인 인재 유치 정책을 검토하고 저숙련 근로자에서 고숙련자로의 패러다임 전환이 절실히 필요함을 파악한다. 본 연구는 한국 벤처기업의 선호도를 분석하여 국제 모범 사례 와 비교함으로써 한국의 외국인 인력 정책 변화의 시급성을 강조한다. 우수 외국인 인재 유치를 위 한 정책에서 법무부와 여러 경제부처 간의 부처 간 협업의 중요성, 우수 글로벌 인재 유치를 위한 정책적 고려 강조 및 동반가족 지원 개발 촉구, 외국인 인재와 스타트업 취업 기회를 연결하는 플 랫폼 조성 등이 주요 권고 사항이다.

본 연구의 목적은 밀레니얼 세대의 조직몰입을 증진시킬 수 있는 요인을 밝히고 해당 변인들 간의 관 계를 알아보는 것이다. 구체적으로 윤리적 리더십이 밀레니얼 세대의 조직몰입에 영향을 미치는 경로에 서 일 의미감 7가지 하위요인의 매개효과를 검증하였으며, 연구문제에 따라 소속감, 잠재력의 표현, 영감 요인 등 세 가지 하위요인을 중심으로 매개효과를 살펴보았다. 이를 위해 대한민국 MZ세대 직장인 212명을 대상으로 윤리적 리더십 척도, 일 의미감 척도, 조직몰입 척도를 활용하여 설문을 실시하였다. 연구결 과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 윤리적 리더십, 일 의미감 7가지 하위요인, 조직몰입 간 상호 유의한 상관관계를 확인하였다. 둘째, 윤리적 리더십은 MZ세대 직장인의 조직몰입에 통계적으로 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다. 마지막으로, 윤리적 리더십이 조직몰입에 영향을 미치는 경로에서 일 의미감의 매개효 과를 살펴본 결과, 소속감과 영감 요인이 두 변인의 관계를 매개하는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 MZ 세대가 리더를 윤리적으로 인식할수록 조직에 대해 높은 소속감을 지각하는 동시에 리더로부터 영감과 같은 긍정적 영향력을 받아 조직에 더욱 몰입할 수 있음을 시사한다. 이와 같은 결과를 바탕으로 시사점, 한계점과 후속연구의 필요성에 관하여 논의하였다.