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이 글은 상임위원회 전문위원 검토보고서의 영향요인과 영향력에 대해 실증적으로 분석하고 문제점에 대한 대안을 제시한 논문으로 상임위원회 검토보고서란 국회의 위원회로 회부되어 심사되는 안건에 대해 전문위원이 전문적·객관적인 입장에서 내용의 타당성과 문제점, 개선방안, 기타 필요한 사항을 조사·연구·검토하여 이를 위원회 위원들에게 배부하고 회의장에서 구두 보고하는 문서이다. 검토보고서에 영향을 미치는 요인분석에서는 정치적 요인과 행정적 요인만이 유의미한 것으로 나타났고, 검토보고서가 위원회 심사과정에서 어느 정도 영향을 미치는가에 대해서는 응답자 다수가 상당한 영향력에 동의하였다. 현행 검토보고서의 문제점에 대해서는 상임위원회 조사인력의 부족, 검토시간의 부족, 정부와의 자료 비대칭성, 정치적 중립성·객관성 확보문제, 담당자의 전문성 등이 문제로 제기되었고, 이러한 문제점들을 해결하기 위하여 상임위원회 인력의 확충, 검토기간의 연장, 정부에의 자료 요구권 절차 간소화, 상임위 담당자 교육과 전문가 풀(pool)확보로 전문성 보강 등이 대안으로 제시되었다.

The Committee Examination Report is a document that researches and analyzes the bills sent to a Committee from a technical and objective point of view, which is then submitted and presented to the Members of the National Assembly by the Staff Director at the Committee Meeting. According to the analysis of factors that affect on the examination report, only political and administrative factors are found to be meaningful, and the majority of survey respondents recognize a significant influential power of the examination report. As for the problems associated with the examination report, there are issues such as shortage of Committee research staff, lack of time spent on researching and analyzing bills, asymmetrical information between the legislative and executive branches, a need to ensure political neutrality and objectivity, and insufficient expertise of staff. To address the above-mentioned issues, we need an increase in the number of Committee research staff, extension of time period of examination, simplification of the process of requesting government data, development of pool of experts for reinforced specialty.

본 연구는 지방자치시대를 맞아 자치행정의 선진화와 경쟁성 제고를 위한 다양한 방안 중에서 지방자치단체에 설치된 위원회에 주목하고 이의 제도와 운영에 대한 실태를 분석하고 개선방안을 찾고자 하였다. 이를 위해 본 연구에서는 선행연구들을 참고하고 차별화 하여 위원회의 제도와 관련하여서는 위원 중 위촉직의 비율, 위원 중 공직자의 비율, 전문가의 비율, 위원장 선출방법, 위원장의 현재 직분을 분석의 요소로 포함하였다. 한편 위원회 운영과 관련하여서는 위원회의 구성여부, 부서별 분포, 1년간 회의 개최 횟수, 1회 평균 회의시간, 1년 예산(편성기준)을 분석의 요소로 포함하였다. 본 연구는 광역자치단체인 경상남도의 168개 전체 위원회에 대한 1년간의 활동실적에 대해 행정정보공개를 통해 자료를 확보하고 그 실적을 분석하였다. 분석의 결과 본 연구는 위원회의 제도와 운영의 여러 요소에서 위원회의 활성화를 가로막고 있는 많은 문제점들을 발견하였으며, 이에 대해 개선방안을 제시하였다. 특히 위원회의 제도와 관련하여서는 위원회 설치의 근거, 위원회의 유형, 위원 중 위촉직의 비율과 그 내용, 위원장의 선출방법과 위원장의 현재 직분에 대해 문제점을 중심으로 개선책을 제시하였다. 그리고 위원회의 운영과 관련하여서는 위원회의 구성 여부, 1년간 회의 개최 횟수, 1회 평균 회의 시간, 1년간 예산에 대해 문제점을 발견하고 개선책을 제시하였다.

The purpose of this study is to analyse the committees for Gyeongnam Provincial Government, and to find out its reform plan. For this purpose, this study made the theoretical framework for analysis and analyzed the institutional and operational aspects of the committees. This study included seven variables such as the basis for establishing a committee in relation to the committee's institutional aspects, and included six variables such as whether the committee was formed in relation to the operation of the committee. As a result of the analysis, this study found many problems preventing the activation of the committee in various elements of the system and operation of the committee, and suggested the improvement plan based on the problems. The problems identified in this study include the fact that some of the committees are not organized, that a large number of committees have not held meetings once in a year, that the time required for the meetings is short, that the budget required for the operation of the committee is often unorganized, that the majority of organized budget is limited, that the discretion of the committee on the method of selecting the committee chairperson is small, that the neutrality of the composition of the committee is weak, and that the expertise of the committee members is less than expected.

본 연구는 국내 의료기관의 의료관련감염 관리 현황을 파악하고자 시행된 조사연구이다. 134개 의료기관을 대상으로 강문원 등[8]이 개발한 설문지를 보완하여 사용하였다. 조사대상 의료기관의 평균 병상수는 556.4이었고 300병상 미만 의료기관이 26.9%를 차지하였다. 99.3%의 의료기관이 감염관리위원회를 설치하였고 평균 개최 횟수는 연 3.4회였다. 감염관리실무자가 1명 배치된 곳이 54.5%, 전담근무가 62.7%이었다. 실무자의 95.5%가 간호사로 평균 37.2세, 48.9%가 석사 이상, 평균 병원 경력은 13.5년, 감염관리실무 경력은 3.2년이었으며 30.8%가 1년 미만이었다. 감염감시는 100%, 개선활동은 75.4%의 의료기관에서 수행하였다. 감염관리실 설치 및 인력, 감염관리실무자 근무 형 태, 감염감시 결과 비교, 감염유행조사, 음압병실, 감염관리 전산프로그램과 손위생 모니터링 실시는 의료기관의 규모 에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었으며, 300병상 미만 중소 의료기관에서 인력, 조직, 시설이 부족하였다. 본 연구의 결과 는 300병상 미만 중소 의료기관의 감염관리 조직과 인력, 실무 정착화를 위한 기초 자료로 이용될 수 있을 것이다.

The purpose was to describe the state of healthcare-associated infection(HAI) control. Data were collected from 134 hospitals. The questionnaire developed by Kang[8] were modified. The mean of hospital beds was 556.4, 26.9% of hospitals were less than 300 beds. 99.3% of hospitals had infection control committee(ICC). ICC met 3.4 times a year. 54.5% of hospitals had one infection control practitioner(ICP). 95.5% of ICPs were nurse, 48.7% of ICPs had more than master's degree. Hospital experience of ICPs was 13.5 years. ICP experience was 3.2 years. 30.8% of ICPs worked for less than 1 year. All hospitals investigated HAI, 75.4% performed improvement activities. There are significant differences in existence of ICD, negative pressure room, computer program, numbers of ICPs according to hospital size. Manpower, organization, and facilities lacked in less than 300 beds. This conclusions will give baseline data to establish infection control system, manpower and practice in small-medium hospitals.

Purpose: The evolving landscape of nursing research emphasizes inclusive representation. The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) has established guidelines to ensure the fair representation of various demographic variables, including age, sex, and ethnicity. This study aimed to evaluate the adherence of nursing journals indexed in MEDLINE or PubMed Central to the ICMJE’s directives on gender equity, given that journals indexed in MEDLINE and PubMed Central typically adhere to the ICMJE’s guidelines. Methods: A descriptive literature review methodology was employed to analyze 160 nursing journals listed in two databases as of July 28, 2023. The website of each journal was searched, and the most recent original article from each was selected. These articles were then evaluated for their alignment with the ICMJE guidelines on gender equity. Descriptive statistics were applied to categorize and enumerate the cases. Results: Of the articles reviewed from 160 journals, 115 dealt with human populations. Of these, 93 required a description of gender equity. Within this subset, 83 articles distinguished between the genders of human subjects. Gender-based interpretations were provided in 15 articles, while another 68 did not offer an interpretation of differences by gender. Among the 10 articles that did not delineate gender, only two provided a rationale for this omission. Conclusion: Among recent articles published in the nursing journals indexed in MEDLINE and PubMed Central, only 16.1% presented clear gender analyses. These findings highlight the need for editors to strengthen their dedication to gender equity within their editorial policies.

This study aimed to analyze the inquiries on research and publication ethics submitted to the Committee for Publication Ethics of the Korean Association of Medical Journal Editors. A total of 80 inquiries were initiated over the course of 3 years, from April 2017 to March 2020. Based on a categorization of these inquiries, four common topics are discussed in detail. We present specific cases derived from actual situations, and the steps taken in processing these inquiries. The number of inquiries by topic was as follows: duplicate publications (12), secondary publications (11), authorship disputes (11), informed consent (6), proceedings (5), copyright (5), institutional review board approval (5), plagiarism (4), corrections (4), and others (17). Cases of duplicate publication and authorship disputes can be treated according to the flow chart of the Committee on Publication Ethics of the United Kingdom. Secondary publications may be permitted if the readers or audiences are different and both journals’ editors grant permission. Editors should be cautious about publishing cases without informed consent, even in the absence of identifiable photos, because patients or their families may be able to identify the cases. An adequate awareness of ethical considerations relevant to publication can help reduce the number of instances of research and publication ethics misconduct.

With the objective of improving the quality of Korean journals and elevating them to international standards, the National Research Foundation of Korea, in consultation with Elsevier, formed the Scopus Expert Content Selection and Advisory Committee-Korea (ECSAC-Korea) as a local selection committee in August 2012. The committee reviews Korean journals for Scopus indexing and recommends them to the Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Board. In September 2019, ECSAC-Korea became part of the Korean Council of Science Editors (KCSE). This article describes the current status of Scopus indexing in Korea and the history, organizational structure, and role of ECSAC-Korea as part of the KCSE. The article also introduces the members of ECSAC-Korea and the KCSE steering committee for Scopus ECSAC-Korea, who have been active since September 2019.

Purpose: This study analyzed the peer review systems, criteria, and editorial committee structures of data journals, aiming to determine the current state of data peer review and to offer suggestions. Methods: We analyzed peer review systems and criteria for peer review in nine data journals indexed by Web of Science, as well as the positions of the editorial committee members of the journals. Each data journal’s website was initially surveyed, and the editors-in-chief were queried via email about any information not found on the websites. The peer review criteria of the journals were analyzed in terms of data quality, metadata quality, and general quality. Results: Seven of the nine data journals adopted single-blind and open review peer review methods. The remaining two implemented modified models, such as interactive and community review. In the peer review criteria, there was a shared emphasis on the appropriateness of data production methodology and detailed descriptions. The editorial committees of the journals tended to have subject editors or subject advisory boards, while a few journals included positions with the responsibility of evaluating the technical quality of data. Conclusion: Creating a community of subject experts and securing various editorial positions for peer review are necessary for data journals to achieve data quality assurance and to promote reuse. New practices will emerge in terms of data peer review models, criteria, and editorial positions, and further research needs to be conducted.

With the goal of improving the publishing ecosystem and promoting transparency in journal publishing, we describe some recent cases in scientific publishing in Korea. The current article summarizes ethical inquiries from domestic journals and publishers, most of whom are members of the Korean Council of Science Editors. We selected 15 representative questions asked during the last 4 years. Those inquiries were classified into hot topics such as plagiarism, duplicate publications, multiple submission, and others (informed consent, copyright, compliance with journal regulations, authors’ responsibilities, and voluntary retraction requests). When plagiarism is suspected, editors and reviewers should assess the situation following the relevant rules and procedures, and if necessary, the manuscript should be rejected. Cases of duplicate publication should be clearly stated in both papers based on the explicit agreement of the editor-in-chief of both journals. As a general rule, the entire content of an article should be published in one issue, but if the article is too long, it may need to be published in two issues. Permission from both journals is required. The abstract and references should be separated accordingly. In cases of copyright conflict, voluntary withdrawal of a paper, or non-compliance with publishing regulations, the manuscript must be withdrawn according to specific procedures (referring to the COPE flow chart). All correspondence regarding a manuscript should be with the corresponding author, who communicates directly with the journal. We hope that these recommendations will help readers in the field of scientific publishing to address issues related to publication ethics.

기업의 소유주들로부터 그 부를 관리 운영하도록 수탁책임을 맡은 경영자는 그 책임을 신의 성실하게 수행하여 결과를 회계기준에 따라 투명하게 보고할 책임을 가지고 있다. 그러나 많은 경영자는 기업의 내외적요인 또는 개인적인 욕심으로 인해 허위 재무보고를 한다. 이러한 경영자의 부정은 기업내외의 이해관계자들에게 피해를 끼칠 뿐만 아니라, 재무보고서의 공정성에 대한 공공 대중의 신뢰파괴를 불러오며, 이는 금융시장의 시장원리에 의한 효과적인 기능, 더 나아가서 국가경제의 어려움을 초래할 수 있다. 이사회는 기업 소유주인 주주들의 부를 관리 운영하는 경영자의 경영활동 및 보고활동을 감시, 감독하는 책임을 가지고 있으나, 재무보고에 대한 감시역할은 감사위원회에 일임한다. 감사위원회는 재무보고 활동의 감시과정에서 내부통제제도의 효율성 및 효과성에 대한 평가, 내부및 외부 감사인 및 경영자와의 접촉을 통해 얻은 기업정보를 이사회에 제공함으로서 이사회가 경영활동에 대항 감독기능을 수행하는 것을 돕는 역할도 겸한다. 경영자에 대한 효과적인 감독 기능 수행을 위하여 이사회는 경영자로부터 독립적인 외부인사를 많이 참여시키는 것이 바람직하나, 이들은 기업내부의 인사들과 비교하여 기업정보의 열세에 있기 때문에 그들의 본연의 임무를 수행하는데 어려움이 있으며, 이러한 정보 불균형을 감사위원회가 해소한다. 그러나 감사위원회가 역할 수행을 제대로 하기 위해서는 경영자로부터 독립적이며, 회계나 재무영역의 전문가들로서 구성이 되어야 한다. 또한 외관상으로는 독립적인 것처럼 보이나, 기업과 이해관계가 있어서 실질적으로는 독립적이 아닌 인사들은 배제되어야 한다. 또한 감사위원회의 역할, 책임, 자격, 및 모임의 성격 및 빈도 등을 명시한 헌장을 채택하여야 한다.