• Animal cells and systems
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.275-283
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• 1999

Korean R. plancyi occupies a restricted area in western South Korea and shows a relatively low level of genic variability (%P＝15.2, Ho=0.052, He＝0.048). In contrast, R. nigromaculata is broadly distributed in South Korea. The observed low level of variability of R. nigromaculata (%P＝14.3, Ho＝0.042, He＝0.043) is probably due to its recent colonization. Populations of R. nigromaculata exhibited considerable genetic differentiation (F$_{sT}$=0.149) and low level of gene flow (Nm＝1.427) among populations, compared to those of R. Plancyi (F$_{sTF$_{sT}$}$=0.096, Nm＝2.354), which occupies a restricted area. The observed levels of gene flow among populations of R. nigromaculata (Nm＝1.427) over a broad geographic range is relatively higher than other amphibian species. The high level of gene flow is probably the result of the high dispersal abilities of R. nigromaculata. A survey of temporal genic variation of R. nigromaculata showed that there was no significant change on the overall average genetic diversity from 1978 (average He＝0.044) to 1997 (average He＝0.040). Wright's F-statistics also indicated no significant genetic differentiation from 1978 (F$_{sT}$＝0.118) to 1997 (F$_{sT}$＝0.108). This suggests that the environmental change appears to have had little influence on the genetic composition of R. nigromaculata in the study areas during the past 20 years. The low level of temporal variation might be due to the result of high dispersal abilities and wide migration range of this species.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.95-107
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• 2016

The gold-spotted pond frog(Pelophylax chosenicus) classified as an Anura in Amphibia is sharply decreasing due to various changes of habitats environment, and designated as IUCN Red List Threatened species(VU; Vulnerable) internationally and domestic endangered species Class-II; therefore, it's in urgent need of the research on habitats restoration of the gold-spotted pond frog in order to prevent its extinction. This study was carried out to verify the effect after restoration by introducing the inhabitation elements deducted by the literature research and a field survey on the habitats for the gold-spotted pond frog in danger of regional extinction in the urban area of Ansan city, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. Accordingly, the capacity for bio-species was increased by expanding the area of habitats into $11,845m^2$, and securing the place for hibernation and corridors and discharge within the habitats, etc. As a result of the monitoring the number of individuals increased by 9.5 times as the reproductive success rate of the gold-spotted pond frog got higher, and by virtue of improvement in the habitats, biodiversity increased to 183 species(4 species of amphibians and reptiles, 4 species of mammals, 17 species of birds, 53 species of insects(terrestrial/Benthic), 4 species of fish, and 102 species of plants). It might be possible to verify the restoration effect of the habitats through continuous monitoring, and suggest the restoration model on the habitats for continuously survivable the gold-spotted pond frog in the urban area by deducting the matters to be improved.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권10호
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• pp.4429-4434
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• 2015

Background: Public awareness/knowledge on oral and pharyngeal cancer (OPC), potentially malignant disorders (PMODs) and their risk factors is crucial for prevention and early detection of OPC and PMODs. Yet, there are no published data available on the awareness and knowledge of OPC and PMODs among people living in Far North Queensland, Australia. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted as a cross sectional survey. A self-administered questionnaire was designed and consisted of relevant questions to ascertain socio-demographic information, awareness and knowledge of OPC, PMODs and risk factors and questions on participant's exposure to risk factors and dietary history were also included. Survey was carried out at the Dental Clinic of the James Cook University School of Dentistry (JCU Dental), Cairns, Australia. Subjects above the age of 20 years (n=366) were randomly selected during the period from 31st July to 6th September 2013 and questionnaire was distributed to complete while they are waiting for treatment. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 21 and the chi -squared test was employed to compare groups. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The study revealed that 52.3% of the respondents were aware of the existence of OPC but only 19.0% were aware of PMODs. Of those who were aware of oral cancer, 92% agreed or strongly agreed that smoking is a strong risk factor for OPC. Similarly a relatively high proportion of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed that tobacco chewing (84%), tobacco chewing with areca nut (68%), chewing areca nut alone (51%) and exposure to actinic radiation (71%) as risk factors. However, the results for alcohol intake, age, and HPV infection were found to be relatively poor with proportions 33%, 34%, and 23% respectively. Conclusions: This study revealed an alarming lack of awareness and knowledge of OPC and PMODs.

• 한국동물학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.11-20
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• 1988

한국산 청개구리속 2종의 종분화를 구명하기 위하여 이들의 분포, 번식시기를 조사하고 7개 집단을 대상으로 형태 및 유전적 변이를 비교하여 다음의 결과를 얻었다. Hyla japonica의 번식 시기는 4월 초에 시작되어 5월 초에 그 절정에 달하는 반면 H.suweonensis는 5월 하순에 mating call정취되고 번식 시기는 6월 중순에 절정에 달하여 이들사이에는 약 45일간의 차이가 있다. H.japonica는 남한의 전역에 넓게 분포하는 반면 H.suweonensis는 경기도 일원의 평야 지대에 국한되어 분포하였다. 7개 형질을 이용하여 discriminant function analysis를 실시한 결과 두 종을 뚜렷이 구별할 수 있었다. 유전적 변이정도를 비교한 결과 H.japonica는 H.suweonensis에 비하여 약 2배 정도 변이가 컸다. H.japonica의 집단 간 평균 유전적 근연치는 S=0.893인 데 반하여 H.suweonensis의 집단간 평균 유전적 근연치는 S=0.964로 집단간의 차이가 매우 적었다. 반면 두 종의 평균 유전적 근연치는 S=0.520으로 이 값은 일반적으로 양서류의 종 간 근연치와 일치하였다. 번식시기, 분포, 종내 집단간 유전적 차이, 분화년대 및 분포경로 등을 종합검토한 결과 H.japonica에서 H.suweonensis가 분화되었다고 추정되며 분화시기는 플라이오세 말기에서 플라이스토세 초기 사이로 추측되었다.

• 생태와환경
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.363-373
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• 2021

생태적 지위는 생물 종이 차지하는 특정 지위 또는 역할로 시간과 공간, 먹이자원에 의해 주요한 영향을 받으며, 중첩 정도에 따라 종간 경쟁관계를 밝혀낼 수 있기 때문에 지리정보시스템을 기반으로 다양한 연구들이 수행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 한국에 서식하고 있는 Pelophylax속 참개구리(P. nigromaculatus)와 금개구리(P. chosenicus) 두 종의 공간적 생태정보를 통해 생태적 지위를 알아보고, 지리적 분포 범위를 예측하여 종간 공존지역과 분포 패턴에 대하여 알아보았다. 그 결과 두 종의 분포에 영향을 끼친 주요 변수는 고도로 확인되었으며, 고도는 종들이 분포한 기후와 상관관계를 나타내고 있었다. 두 종이 분포한 생태적 지위는 매우 높게 중첩되어 있었으며, 참개구리가 분포한 지역은 금개구리가 분포한 대부분 지역을 포함하는 동소적인 분포 패턴을 보였다. 공존하고 있는 지역에서 두 종이 출현한 지점들은 음의 상관관계를 나타내고 있어, 약한 경쟁이 발생하고 있음을 암시했다. 비록 본 연구에서는 종간 동소적 분포 형태를 나타낸 원인과 경쟁관계에 영향을 주는 주요한 요인에 대해서는 확인하지 못했지만, 추후 미시적인 관점에서 두 종이 함께 공존하는 지역을 대상으로 다양한 환경변수들에 대한 보다 세밀한 분석(필지, 수로, 논둑 등)이 수행된다면 종간 경쟁을 최소화하는 다양한 기작들을 확인할 수 있을 것이라고 판단된다.