PURPOSES : This study investigates the effects of three different three-color arrow traffic light operations on right-turn vehicles at intersections in Busan Metropolitan City. METHODS : Intersections in this study were categorized as general intersections (Type 1), intersections with right-turn pockets (Type 2), and intersections with scramble crosswalks (Type 3), and were investigated in terms of the efficiency (i.e., control delay) and safety (i.e., number of conflicts) of right-turn vehicles by employing VISSIM 2023 and SSAM3. RESULTS : From a mobility perspective (i.e., control delay), the protected/permitted operation outperformed the other two methods at the three types of intersections. The protected operation, similar to the results of the protected/permitted operation, was also superior to the permitted operation in terms of safety (i.e., number of conflicts). CONCLUSIONS : Protected/permitted operation has been proven to be a more efficient and safer measure than other operation methods for alleviating the problems of protected right-turn operation, which is currently implemented without three-color arrow traffic lights.

우리나라에서 공용중인 시설물은 총 172,111개로 집계되고 있으며, 그 중 교량은 34,199개로 사회 기반시설 중 가장 많은 비중을 차지한다. 이러한 교량은 공용하중, 온도, 습도 등에 의해 거더간 신축 량이 발생하게 되고 신축량 발생으로 인한 유간거리에 대해 차량의 통행 안정성 및 주행성 확보를 위 한 신축이음장치를 설치하게 된다. 신축이음장치를 설치하여 차량의 통행 안정성 및 주행성을 확보할 수 있지만 누수 및 퇴적물 낙하 등을 직접적으로 방지하지 못하여 고무지수재를 별도로 설치하게 된 다. 하지만 이러한 고무지수재는 다양한 원인에 의해 쉽게 손상이 발생한다. 손상된 고무지수재를 통 해 거더의 부식, 교량하부 인명사고 등 다양한 2차 피해가 발생할 수 있다. 피해방지를 위한 교량의 유지관리를 지속적으로 수행하고 있지만 고무지수재 특성상 지속적인 교체가 불가피한 실정이다. 따라 서 본 연구에서는 기존 신축이음장치에 활용되는 고무지수재의 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 초탄성 형 상기억합금을 활용한 새로운 지수재 개발 연구를 수행하였다. 이에 대해 초탄성 형상기억합금 지수재 와 고무지수재에 대한 유한요소해석을 수행하고 비교 및 분석하였으며, 하중 제거 후 원형으로 복원되 는 효과를 통해 지속 사용 가능한 지수재 연구를 검증하였다.

본 연구에서는 유도가열기법을 활용한 콘크리트 촉진 발열양생 기술의 효율성을 평가하기 위하여 철근 배근 및 전도체 변수에 따른 유도가열에 의한 콘크리트 온도향상 성능 및 압축강도를 평가하였 다. 먼저 철근 자체의 유도가열 성능을 평가한 결과, 주철근 및 나선철근 모두 유도가열 직후 10분 이 내에 목표온도인 70℃에 도달하여 충분한 가열성능을 나타내었다. 주요변수로 나선철근의 유무, 나선 철근의 간격, 피복두께, 거푸집 종류, 시험체 크기의 변수를 고려하여 15시간의 유도가열 발열양생 후 압축강도 평가를 실시하였다. 평가 결과, 철근을 포함한 경우 유도가열 발열양생 효율이 약 20~85% 만큼 증가하였다. 또한 총 6종(강섬유, 비정질강섬유, 전기로슬래그, 탄소섬유, 탄소나노튜브, 흑연나노 섬유)의 전도성 재료를 선정하여 재료 자체의 유도가열을 통해 발열성능을 평가하였다. 평가결과 강섬 유, 비정질강섬유, 전기로슬래그는 1~7분 사이에 가열 목표온도인 70℃에 근접하게 도달하여 유도가 열에 의한 콘크리트 발열성능을 향상 시킬 수 있는 혼입재료로 최종 선정하였다. 이상의 3가지 전도체 를 혼입하여 콘크리트를 타설한 뒤 15시간 유도가열 후의 압축강도를 평가한 결과, 강섬유 1%를 혼 입한 경우 발열양생을 실시하지 않은 상온양생에 비하여 강도가 186% 증가하였고, 잔골재의 50%를 전기로 슬래그로 치환한 경우 발열양생을 실시하지 않은 상온양생에 비하여 강도가 187% 상승하였다.

본 논문은 분점정부 하에서 국회 효율성을 ‘공공선택론(Public Choice)’ 의 관점에서 분석하였다. 기계·경제적, 사회·정치적 등 다양하게 측정되 는 효율성의 개념을 살펴보고, 국회 효율성을 국회 위원회 제도, 대통령 거부권, 국회의원의 활동 및 국회 의안 처리를 기준으로 분석하였다. 구 체적으로 뷰캐넌과 톨록의 집단의사결정에 관한 이론을 근거로 국회의 위원회 중심주의 운영제도가 어떻게 효율성을 제공하는지를 분석하였다. 또한 거대 양당의 대결 구도가 더 심각해지는 분점정부(여소야대) 구조가 국회 효율성에 미치는 영향을 대통령 거부권 제도와 연계하여 분석하였 다. 본 연구는 제21대 국회 상반기는 단점정부로, 하반기는 분점정부 구 조라는 데 주목하면서, 대통령 거부권 행사, 국회의원의 활동, 국회의 의 안 처리 등을 각각 비교·분석하였다. 제21대 국회의 효율성은 단점 정부 인 상반기가 하반기보다 상대적으로 높게 나타났다. 분점정부에서 나타 날 수도 있는 국회 효율성이 상쇄된 것은 여야의 양당 정쟁 구조가 대통 령과 국회의 극단적인 대결 구도로 굳어지고 있다는 것을 시사한다.

In this study, in order to analyze the water purification efficiency according to the influent water conditions of artificial wetlands, the purification efficiency was compared at two points where sewage treatment water flows in and one point where good effluent flows in. As a result of reviewing the results of the analysis of influent and effluent and the removal efficiency, the T-N and T-P removal efficiency was calculated at 54.7% and 77.4%, respectively, for the two points where sewage treatment water was treated, the treatment efficiency of SS 90.8%, BOD 51.1%, TOC 30.6%, T-N 38.8%, T-P 55.3% was shown. As a result, the efficiency of removing pollutants in the artificial wetland was found to be proportional to the concentration of influent water, and in order to create an efficient artificial wetland, it is judged that thorough review and management at the design stage are necessary considering that the removal efficiency of high-concentration contaminated water was high.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of odor reduction when spraying inside the Bio-curtain (hereinafter referred to as curtain) according to the exhaust fan operating rate. Spraying is a main factor affecting the ability to odor reduction of curtains. The curtain (total area: 37.9m3) was constructed with two layers of light-shielding screens stretched over a rectangular parallelepiped structure installed around an exhaust fan (630 mm) on the side wall of a pig barn. Air samples for odor analysis were collected from inside the pig barn and outside the curtain. The main odorous compounds such as volatile fatty acids, phenols, indoles, and ammonia were measured. The odor reduction effectiveness was evaluated by total odor activity values (TOAVs) summed to the odor activity values of each odorous compounds. Depending on the exhaust fan operating rate, the reduced rate of TOAVs gradually decreased to the range between 15.67% and 68.80%. Because the contact time between the spraying liquid and the air velocity of the exhaust fan becomes shorter (or there is a reduction in liquid to gas flow ratio) as the exhaust fan operating rate increases. The results of this study can be used as basic data for research into spraying conditions to improve the odor reduction effectiveness of curtains.

Port operational efficiency is considered as one of the most important competitive factors and plays a critical role in the port development all over the world, especially container ports. Haiphong Port, which is in the northern of Vietnam, is planned to become one of the national and regional ports. To do this objective, it is important to analyse the operational efficiency of its container terminals. The paper aims to comparatively analyse the operational efficiency of 16 container terminals in Haiphong Port from 2016 to 2022 by basic and Malmquist DEA models. With 112 observations collected and calculated in R software, DEA models have five inputs (container yard area, number of quay crane, berth draft, berth length, labour force) and one output (annual cargo throughput). Consequently, Hai An, Tan Vu, and Vip Greenport are more efficient terminals over the 7-year period, whereas Transvina and MIPEC have lower efficiency. Paper contributions are the literature review about port operational efficiency and references to propose resolutions in next author’s research as well as masterplans to develop Vietnam seaport’s system. Besides, the limitations are discussed as the number of observations and environmental factors in ports.

This study aimed to a sign device using quantum dot film. We synthesized quantum dots with an absolute quantum yield of more than 95% using the solution process method, coated the quantum dot film by mixing it with acrylate resin, made a sign device, and studied the improvement of visibility, and obtained the following conclusions. Quantum dots with absolute quantum yield of 97.63% at 535 nm and 97.85% at 615 nm were synthesized by doping InP with GaP and stacking ZnSe and ZnS composite shells. The synthesized quantum dots were mixed with acrylate syrup at a weight ratio of 10% to coat a film with a luminance uniformity of more than 95%, and the quantum dot film was attached to a luminous display with an insulation capacity of 500 V, an insulation resistance of 99.9 GΩ, and a luminance of 688.5 ㏅/㎠ at white region and 122.3 ㏅/㎠ at red region.

본 연구는 중국의 사천성과 중경시의 공항을 대상으로 공항의 이용효율성을 분석 하고 있다. 본 연구의 투입변수는 터미널 면적, 게이트 수 그리고 개통 노선 수를 이 용하였다. 그리고 산출변수는 여객운송량, 화물운송량 그리고 운항 횟수를 이용하였 다. 분석방법은 Malmquist지수를 이용하고 분석대상은 자료의 일치성을 고려하여 사 천성과 중경시의 14개 공항을 설정하였다. 분석기간은 코로나19 기간을 포함하여 20 13-2022년으로 설정하였다. 분석결과는 아래 세 가지로 요약할 수 있다. 첫째는 2013 -2022년 분석기간 중 사천성과 중경시의 14개 공항의 이용효율성은 전반적으로 악화되고 있다. 둘째는 여객중심의 공항의 이용효율성이 화물중심 보다는 상대적으로 높 게 나타나고 있다. 셋째는 분석대상 공항들을 등급별로 구분하면 4F급 공항의 이용 효율성이 4D급이나 4C급 보다 상대적으로 낮게 나타나고 있다. 4F급 공항은 인프라 적인 측면에서 4D급이나 4C급 보다 상대적으로 양호한 조건을 가지고 있다. 그러나 공항의 이용효율성 분석결과에 의하면 상대적으로 낮은 효율성을 가진다. 따라서 4F 급 공항의 이용효율성의 개선은 향후 과제이기도 하다.

Considering the characteristics of aldehydes among volatile organic compounds, a combined process was established by linking an absorbent and a photocatalytic reactor. Experiments to find the optimal operating conditions of the combined process showed that as the amount of photocatalyst coating increases, the wavelength of the ultraviolet lamp used becomes shorter, the photodegradation rate becomes faster, and the removal efficiency increases. It was also demonstrated that by controlling the relative humidity during the connection process of the combined process, the re-evaporation phenomenon at the front end (absorption area) of the hybrid process can be improved and the removal efficiency at the back end (photocatalytic reaction area) can be significantly enhanced. This confirmed the need for a combined process that complements the advantages and disadvantages of each process.

It is very important to evaluate how the functions of products, facilities, and spaces affect human life. The evaluation of these actions has legal regulations such as certification, inspection, and diagnosis, and the degree of quality, safety, and excellence of the results is announced. This study sought to secure safety through efficient system operation by reviewing safety-related certification systems established and implemented by each government department in Korea and analyzing the characteristics of each system and similarities between systems. There was also an aspect of cross-checking safety through the certification and diagnosis system implemented by each ministry, but it was confirmed that the efficiency of the system should also be considered in terms of overlapping application. Therefore, when securing safety is confirmed based on each safety-related law, active alternatives such as exemption, substitution, delegation, etc. should be presented.

최근 노인 인구가 증가함에 따라, 이들의 삶의 질에 대한 사회적 관심도가 높아지고 있으며, 노인들의 건강하고 활기찬 노후를 고려하는 활동적 노후 및 고령친화도시의 개념이 주목받고 있다. 이러한 상황에서 많은 지자체는 노인들이 지역 사회에서 여생을 의미 있게 보낼 수 있도록 다양한 노인여가복지 서비스를 제공하기 위해 노력하고 있다. 그러나 실질적인 노인 수요에 부합하는 서비스 공급이 이루어지지 못하고 있으며, 지역별로 노인여가복지 서비스의 공간적 격차가 발생하고 있는 실정이다. 이는 노인여가복지 입지와 관련하여 체계적인 법적 기준이 부재하기 때문이다. 이에 본 연구는 서울시의 노인여가복지 시설에 대한 수요와 공급의 공간적 불일치성을 탐색하고, 공간 효율성과 형평성을 고려한 노인복지센터의 최적 입지 대안을 제시하고 있다. 연구 결과, 여러 입지 시나리오에 따라 서울시 노인복지센터의 공간적 접근성을 향상시킬 수 있는 다양한 최적 입지 대안들을 제시할 수 있었으며, 향후 노인복지 서비스 공급과 관련한 계획 및 정책에 있어 중요한 기초 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다

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.

Selenium (Se), a vital trace element found naturally, plays a pivotal role for human being in low concentrations. Notably, within the spectrum of essential elements, Se possesses the most restricted range between the dietary deficiency (< 40 μg day-1) and the acute toxicity (> 400 μg day-1). Therefore, it is of paramount importance to maintain bioavailable Se levels within permissible limits in our drinking water sources. Among the various Se species, inorganic variants such as selenite (SeO3 2-) and selenate (SeO4 2-) are highly water-soluble, with SeO3 2- being notably more toxic than SeO4 2-. Consequently, the primary focus lies in effectively sequestering SeO3 2- from aquatic environments. Numerous methods have been investigated for SeO3 2- adsorption, including the use of metal oxides and carbon-based materials. Especially, iron oxides have garnered extensive attention due to their water stability and environmentally friendly properties. Nevertheless, their limited surface area and insufficient adsorption sites impose constraints on their efficacy as materials for SeO3 2- removal. Recently, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), composed of metal centers bridged by organic linkers have increasingly focused as promising adsorbents for SeO3 2- removal, offering significant advantages such as large surface areas, high porosities, and structural versatility. Furthermore, there is a growing interest in defective MOFs, where intentional defects are introduced into the MOF structure. This deliberate introduction of defects aims to enhance the adsorption capacity by increasing the number of available adsorption sites. In this context, herein, we present the Fe-BTC (BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid) synthesized via a post-synthetic metal-ion metathesis (PSMM) approach, which is one of the defect engineering methods applied to metal sites. We employ the well-established MOF, HKUST-1, known for its substantial surface area, as the pristine MOF. While the pristine MOF has a crystalline phase, during the PSMM process, Fe-BTC is transformed into an amorphous phase by allowing the introduction of numerous metal defect sites. These introduced metal defect sites serve as Lewis acidic sites, enhancing the adsorption capability for selenite. Furthermore, despite its amorphous nature, Fe-BTC exhibits a substantial surface area and porosity comparable to that of the crystalline pristine MOF. Consequently, Fe-BTC, distinguished by its numerous adsorption sites and its high porosity, demonstrates a remarkable capacity for selenite adsorption.

I-129 is one of the imporant nuclides that must be determined in the disposal process of radioactive waste in many countries. This radionuclide emits gamma-ray and x-ray photons within the energy range of 29 to 39 keV, consequently, an x-ray detector with high resolution performance is required for the analysis of I-129 activity. An n-type coaxial HPGe detector exhibits higher efficiency characteristics compared to a planar-type HPGe detector, however, its resolution is lower than a planar type. So it is difficult to completely deconvolute and fit the gamma-ray and xray peaks in the spectrum using a general gamma-ray spectrum analysis program such as GammaVision. To address this problem, in a previous study introduced the developed algorithm for the fitting and analysis of I-129 gamma-ray and x-ray spectum by fixing their emission ratios. In this study, we improved the algorithm by considering the variation of the efficiency in the HPGe spectrum, which reflects the actual HPGe crystal condition. And algorithm tests were performed using measured I-129 sample spectra with interfering nuclides acting as background curve are introduced.

The spectrum of this study was research on the closed hydroponic cultivation of netted melons (Cucumis melo L.) using coir substrate, analyzing the impact of this cultivation method on melon yield, fruit quality, and the efficiency of water and nutrient usage. The experimental results showed that the average fruit weight of the melons grown in a closed system was 71.4 g higher than that of the open system, and the fruit width was on average 0.2 cm larger, showing a statistically significant difference. However, there was no difference in the average sugar content of the fruit flesh and height. Although there is no substantial commercial difference, it is conjectured that the change in the macronutrients ratio in the irrigation has played a role in the statistically significant increase in fruit weight, which is attributed to changes in the crops' nutrient uptake concentrations. This necessitates further research for a more comprehensive understanding. In terms of the productivity of irrigation required to produce the fruit, applying the closed system resulted in an increase of 7.6 kg/ton compared to the open system, saving 31.6% of water resources. Additionally, in terms of nutrients, cultivating in a closed system allowed for savings of approximately 59, 25, 55, 83, 76, and 87% of N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S, respectively, throughout the entire cultivation period. As the drainage was reused, the ratios of NO3 - and Ca2+ increased up to a maximum of 9.6 and 9.1%, respectively, while the ratios of other ions gradually decreased. In summary, these results suggest that closed hydroponic cultivation can effectively optimize the use of water and fertilizer while maintaining excellent fruit quality in melon cultivation.

PURPOSES : This study analyzes the estimated traffic volumes on roads and railways based on econometrics. METHODS : The accuracy of traffic forecasting was analyzed based on the average difference between predicted and actual values. This study distinguishes itself from existing literature by conducting a comparative analysis categorized by project type. In this study, econometric analyses, including bias and efficiency evaluation, were conducted for 308 projects in Korea. RESULTS : We conducted econometric analysis by dividing the data into project types. This study examines the accuracy of estimates in South Korea's road and railway projects concerning various factors, including project types (mobility-focused or accessibility-focused), implementing agencies, and the performance of preliminary feasibility studies. Notably, it identifies a tendency for overestimation, particularly in railway projects and mobility-focused road projects, such as expressways and national highways, as well as in projects executed by local governments. The mean percentage error (MPE) for the analyzed projects was -46.62%, indicating a significant overestimation bias with resulting inefficiencies. However, our analysis revealed that road projects, particularly those accompanied by preliminary feasibility studies and implemented by the central government, exhibited reduced bias and improved efficiency. The presence or absence of preliminary feasibility studies significantly influenced estimation bias. Interestingly, even when preliminary feasibility studies are conducted, the choice of the implementing agency remains a crucial factor affecting estimation bias. In addition, railway projects continue to demonstrate a notable overestimation bias, warranting further attention. CONCLUSIONS : Considering bias, efficiency, and MPE is advisable when forecasting traffic.

PURPOSES : The increase in particulate matter due to increased air pollutant emissions has become a significant social issue. According to the Ministry of Environment, air pollutants emitted from large-scale businesses in 2022 increased by 12.2% compared to the previous year, indicating that air pollution is accelerating owing to excessive industrialization. In this study, TiO2, which is used to reduce airborne particulate, was used. The TiO2 coating fixation and dynamic pressure coating-type TiO2 fixation methods were used to solve the material peeling phenomenon caused by gravity, which is a limitation when the TiO2 penetration method is applied to a vertical concrete structure along the road. The long-term durability and performance were analyzed through environmental resistance and NOx removal efficiency evaluation experiments. These analyses were then assessed by comparing the NOx removal efficiency with the dynamic pressure permeationtype TiO2 fixation method used in previous studies. METHODS : To evaluate the long-term durability and performance of the TiO2 coating fixation method and dynamic pressure coating TiO2 fixation method for vertical concrete structures, specimens were manufactured based on roadside vertical concrete structures. Environmental resistance tests such as the surface peeling resistance test (ASTM C 672) and freeze-thaw resistance test (KS F 2456) were conducted to evaluate the long-term durability. To evaluate the long-term performance, the NOx removal efficiency of TiO2 concrete owing to road surface deterioration during the environmental resistance test was evaluated using the NOx removal efficiency evaluation equipment based on the ISO 22197-1 standard. This evaluation was compared and analyzed using the dynamic pressure infiltration TiO2 fixation method. RESULTS : The long-term durability of the TiO2 coating fixation and dynamic pressure coating TiO2 fixation methods were evaluated using environmental resistance tests. During the surface peeling resistance test, the TiO2 material degraded and partially detached from the concrete. However, the NOx removal efficiency was ensured by the non-deteriorated and fixed TiO2 material. The long-term performance was confirmed through a freeze-thaw resistance test to evaluate the NOx removal efficiency after 300 cycles of surface deterioration. The results showed that when the TiO2 coating fixation and dynamic pressure infiltration TiO2 fixation methods were applied to vertical concrete structures, the durability of the structure was not compromised. In comparison to the dynamic pressure infiltration TiO2 fixation method, the NOx removal efficiency observed during the surface peeling resistance test was lower, while the freeze-thaw test exhibited notably higher removal efficiency. CONCLUSIONS : To solve the material peeling phenomenon caused by gravity, the long-term durability and performance were evaluated by applying the TiO2 coating fixation and dynamic pressurized coating TiO2 fixation methods to vertical concrete specimens. Long-term durability was confirmed through environmental resistance tests, and long-term utility was secured by measuring the NOx removal efficiency according to surface degradation. These findings show that implementing the TiO2 coating fixation method and dynamic pressure coating TiO2 fixation methods on-site effectively reduce NOx.