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Advancing the discovery of bioactive compounds, its extraction and identification from the underexplored mollusc, Cipangopaludina lecythis (W. H. Benson, 1836)

  • Ajit Kumar Ngangbam;Bijayalakshmi Devi Nongmaithem;Vu Trong Dai;Laishram Lenin;Lakshmikanta Khundrakpam;Laiphrakpam Pinky;Precious Irom;H. S. Shekhar Sharma
    • Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.27 no.9
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    • pp.539-551
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    • 2024
  • The enormous diversity of molluscs has provided humans with food, colours, medicines and shells, among other resources. Molluscs have long been utilized in traditional medicine in several countries and they are a valuable source of medical supplies for many diverse communities worldwide. The purpose of this study was to identify and assess Cipangopaludina lecythis bioactive compounds in order to determine the nature of the primary ingredient that gives its medicinal properties. C. lecythis flesh and shell extracts using polar and lipophilic solvents were analyzed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). This study provides the first chemical assessment of flesh and shell-opercula of C. lecythis. Chemical analysis of flesh and shell-opercula of C. lecythis clearly showed the presence of major compounds such as chitin, allantoin, linoleic acid, dihydrotachysterol, cyclotrisiloxane hexamethyl and 6-gingerol besides other minor compounds with bioactive properties of medicinal significance. Overall, this research provides good evidence that C. lecythis produce secondary metabolites with a variety of intriguing pharmacological characteristics. They have also long been a part of traditional medicine in many human cultural groups. Its usage by traditional practitioners to treat a range of human diseases is justified by the presence of numerous medicinally significant bioactive chemicals. However, more research on the bioactive compounds found in snails is necessary to standardize the extraction techniques for their detection, quantification and formulations, to validate their in vivo efficacy, and confirm their safety.

Study on the Leaf Shape Chracteristics and Culture Practice in Cirsium nipponicum (물엉겅퀴이 엽형특성과 재배법 확립에 관한 연구)

  • 민기군
    • Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.165-170
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    • 1996
  • The study was carried out to identify the characteristics of leafy shapes, and to establish the cultural practices such as shading condition, fertilization method, and planting distance of Cirsium nipponicum. Leaf shapes in this plant consist of two kinds, lobation and non-lobation which has two spur type showing large and small spur. Protein band patterns showed that a new protein band in non-lobation with large spur was appeared at the 116.4kDa. For shading condition and fertilization method, number of stems in non-shading and organic matter treatment was higher than that of shading 55% with 3.7. Fresh leaf yield on non-shading and organic matter treatment was higher than that of other treatments. Growth characteristics of leaf number was increased in the $60\times30cm$ treatment, but was redeuced to some extent compared with $60\times45cm$. To increase the fresh leaf yield, the optimum planting distance was $30\times20cm$ with 4,100kg/10a.

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Comparison of Solid Waste Management System between Beijing and Seoul (베이징과 서울의 폐기물 관리체계 비교연구)

  • Yoo, Kee-Young
    • Journal of the Korea Organic Resources Recycling Association
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.42-50
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    • 2015
  • Beijing and Seoul are the capital of China and Korea, and political, economic, cultural, and tourist centers as well. Beijing is most likely to follow the footsteps of Seoul in the process of urbanization. The purpose of this study is to find out differences and improvements by comparing the solid waste management system between Beijing and Seoul. China classifies waste into urban waste, industrial waste and hazardous waste, which is the same as Korea did in 1980s. Beijing's policy directions in the waste management is similar to Seoul's in the early 1990s when Seoul strived to construct incinerators and landfill. Beijing's waste management achievements are also similar to Seoul's in that the ratio of recycling and incineration is high and that of landfill is low. Hence, it is expected for the waste management policies and achievement of two cities to resemble more and more. Financial burdens of government, indifference of citizens, and decentralized organizations of waste management might be the issues for Beijing to solve. In particular, to implement the user fee system and to encourage citizens to participate in waste separation discharge appear to be key issues in Beijing. Seoul should take a look at which the Beijing government itself collects waste in station and central area.

The Environmental Preservation and Sustainable Use of Apsan(Mountain) in Daegu (대구 앞산의 환경보존과 지속가능한 이용)

  • Jeon, Young-Gweon
    • Journal of the Korean association of regional geographers
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    • v.12 no.6
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    • pp.645-655
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    • 2006
  • Apsan, as part of the main ecosystem of Daegu city, plays an important role for maintaining the environmental sustainability of the large city. Especially varieties of valuable resources, which are cultural, historical, biological, geomorphological and geological, are distributed around Apsan. Therefore the positive preservation plan is required. This paper aims to examine the environmental characteristics of Apsan and then suggests the following ideas for the environmental preservation and sustainable use of Apsan. 1) 'The New Map of Apsan' that includes more exact information needs to be produced. 2) The Apsan ecosystem management plan should be made under the precision natural ecology investigation. 3) For the protection of inanimate object resources, such as geographical feature and geology, the Geotourism Department needs to be established within Daegu metropolitan office of education or the tourism division of Daegu city government. 4) An effective environmental-impact-assessment system should be officially established. 5) the positive administrative and financial support system led by local NGOs is required for the Apsan environmental protection activities and education. 6) It is necessary to bring out into the open prayer sites to prevent forest fire. 7) 'The nature rest year system' enforcement is required to restore the damaged ecological space of Apsan.

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Design Proposal for Revitalization of Yangyeongsi in Daegu (대구 약령시 재활성화를 위한 디자인제안)

  • Yun, Young-Tae;Jang, Se-In
    • Archives of design research
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    • v.20 no.1 s.69
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    • pp.45-54
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    • 2007
  • Recent research regarding local traditions, cultural heritage, and sightseeing resources that represent local characteristics for the purpose of local promotion has been actively advanced. Yangyeongsi in Daegu, South Korea is Doing developed as a core location in order to revitalize regional culture. The unique tradition and functions of this city area have been preserved. Previous research "The Fundamental Research of Revitalization for Yangyeongsi in Daegu for the Local Promotion" undertaken by the author revealed a lack of fundamental research available to establish an understanding of how to revitalize Yangyeongsi. The research methodology designed this by, (1)a site investigation and verification of previous research (2)a deep analysis of Yangyeongsi to uncover potential improvement opportunities (3) assessment of essential elements and appropriate directions for revitalization of the traditional market (4) application of the environment design improvement process to the local design center. The design proposal is that, firstly, space assessment will De improved by the maintenance and expansion of fundamental facilities. Secondly, space application can be maximized by servicing the complex road network through a traffic flow plan. In addition, consideration for the local characteristics will promote unity and identification with the region. Lastly, revitalization and industrialization development of sightseeing resources and secure streets and event spaces will promote enjoyable experiences for visitors. Research results were submitted to the local authority and applied to the future policy plan. Continuous research on revitalization and analysis of the local characteristics are recommended in order to benefit local promotion.

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A Study on the Expected Level of Users of the Public Library - Focused on the Public Library of Goyang - (공공도서관에 대한 이용자 기대수준에 관한 연구 - 고양시 공공도서관을 대상으로 -)

  • Yi, Hyun Jung;Nam, Young Joon
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.46 no.1
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    • pp.43-63
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    • 2015
  • Quality of the library service, because it is based on the subjective meaning of the user for a particular service, depending on the individual expectation level, can be divided between satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Therefore, library services that are performed in public libraries also ultimately assessment of library services may influence based on the expected value of the user. This study is a satisfaction survey of library services to the public library of Goyang. Overall satisfaction of Public Library of Goyang in this study are in the following orders: 1) facility, 2) cultural programs and courses, 3) librarian kindness, 4) collections. To understand the specific meaning of each preference, it was analyzed in the followings: 1) the expectation level to the library space, 2) expectation level to librarians, 3) new service the users desire, 4) service the users want, etc. by age and occupation. As the age of the user increases, the demand for traditional library usage increased. In addition, services that utilize the same library external resources and utilization of external lecturer is like finding employment and art courses, expectation level of users such as reading course to utilize library resources was the highest.

An Ecological Interpretation on Korean Traditional Dwelling Houses and Their Landscape Gardens (전통주택과 조경공간의 생태학적 해석 - 동계(桐溪) 정온(鄭蘊) 가옥과 전주(全州) 최씨(崔氏) 종택을 중심으로 -)

  • So, Hyun-Su
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.120-130
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    • 2009
  • This study focuses on the methodology of an ecological interpretation of Korean traditional landscapes through both life-oriented philosophy and traditional Korean philosophy which are similar to ecology. Also, useful tools for discovering an ecological technique of formation based on the ecological thoughts in ancestors' life are shown. Ecological key words as interpretative tools on the traditional landscape replaced ecological concepts in Korean culture and landscape. There are 'Bonsung(本性; the original nature)', 'Chungjeol(中絶; moderation)', 'Hyoyul(效率; efficiency)', 'Sangsaeng(相生; symbiosis)', 'Jasaeng(自生; self-generation)', 'Chunghwa(中和; neutralization)', 'Bangtong(旁通; communication)', and 'Byuntong(變通; variableness)'. For the case study, the concepts of 'spatial structure', 'constructive elements in the traditional gardens', and 'structural elements in the dwelling houses' were extracted from $\ulcorner$Imwonkyeongjeji$\lrcorner$ as an interpretative subject. As a result, Jeongon house, Jongtaek of Choi's family(the first incoming resident) showed us an ecological technique of formation by interpretation on the composing elements. Namely, they are natural dwelling houses in harmony with natural conditions and delicate relational styles. Five kinds of ecological characteristics were exposed. They are: 1. land use method following natural features('本性' '相生' '中和'), 2. physical and spatial elements in a body with nature('中絶' '相生' '中和'), 3. sustainable circulation system by recycling limited resources('效率' '自生' '旁通'), 4. use of natural materials based on the regional climate ('中絶' '效率' '自生') and 5. plane and structural decision by microclimate('效率' '自生' '變通'). Consequently, the dwelling houses and their traditional gardens aimed at the consuming space of the efficient resources by utilizing and circulating natural energy more than different types of the traditional spaces.

A study on specializing the University Museum in the Perspective of Culture, Arts, and Science (문화.예술.과학의 관점에서 대학박물관의 특성화를 위한 기초연구)

  • Choe, Jong-Ho
    • KOMUNHWA
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    • no.68
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    • pp.25-39
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    • 2006
  • This article attempts to define identity, role and functions of a university museum and to suggest specialization of the university museum in the perspective of culture, arts, and science. A university museum is defined as a center for the service of the university community and its development which acquires, researches, communicates, exhibits and educates, for purposes of eduinfotainment,29 material evidence of people and their environment. The target user of the today's university museum are not only professors, students, university workers, but also university neighbourhood such as the related professionals, patrons, parents, school children and villagers. A multi-dimensional and multi-purpose university museum can be established and managed in a real world and / or a cyber world in the perspective of culture, arts, and science. Based on a ubiquitous system30 in a cyber world vis-a-vie a real world, the university museum can be easily utilized by users anywhere, anytime and any device. In order to specialize the university museum in the perspective of culture, arts and science, it is desirable that the university museum director with the CEO of the university community promote the specialization of the university museum based on philosophy and strategies of university community management after they definitely evaluate the components and resources of the university museum such as human powers, museum collections, organizational, technological, capital, spacial and symbolic resources, The specialization of the university museum should be projected and executed in the direction of maintaining the typical scope of museum activities and managing the effective museum management. Specializing the university museum in the perspective of culture, arts, and science can contribute not only to establish the identity of the university community and to perform role and functions of the university museum but also to encourage academic development, to revaluate the brand of the university community and to promote the marketing for the university.

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Preliminary Culture Evaluation of Newly Introduced Apios (Apios americana M.) (아피오스(Apios americana M.) 도입 생산을 위한 기초 연구)

  • Riu Key Zung;Kang Young Kil;Kang Bong Kyoon;Kim Dong Sub;Park In Sook;Song Hi Sup;Kang Si-Yong
    • Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.424-432
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    • 2005
  • Newly introduced two lines of apios (Apios americana Medikus, red-vine and green-vine) were grown in Jeju island, to clarify their growth and production characteristics as well as to develope as a new edible crops in Korea. Both lines bloomed but did not develop to pod and seed. The red-viny line showed the habit of more early growth and maturity compared with green-viny line. Fresh tuber yields per 10a harvested in late November ranged from about 500kg to 800kg as according to the lines and cultural condition. Fresh tuber yield of red-viny line was relatively greater than that of green-viny line, mainly due to their higher tuber number per plant. Among the planting dates(April 1, April 16 and May 1) of seed tubes, highest tuber yield was obtained on May 16 planting. And the stacking cultivation culture was better than non-stacking cultivation in respect of tuber yield and disease avoidance. These results indicate that apios can produce in Jeju island, and in order to extend its cultivation to farmers it will be needed to develope some cultivars with high yields as well as labor-saving cultivation methods.

The Cultural Status and the Industrial Prospects on Blueberry (블루베리 재배 현황 및 사업화 전망)

  • Song, Gi-Cheol
    • Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2012.05a
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    • pp.9-9
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    • 2012
  • 블루베리는 진달래 과(Ericaceae) 산앵도나무 속(Vaccinium)의 낙엽성 또는 상록성의 저수고성 또는 반교목성의 과수로, 뉴욕 타임즈가 선정한 세계 10대 장수식품의 하나로 알려져 있다. 우리나라에는 전부터 정금나무, 월귤나무, 모새나무, 산앵도나무 등이 자생하고 있으나, 경제적인 가치가 있는 종은 Vaccinium Cyanococcus로 북미지역에서 육성된 품종들이 들어와 재배되고 있다. 처음 도입된 해는 1965년경으로 지금도 40년 이상 된 나무들이 있고, 상업적으로 재배되기 시작한 것은 2000년이고 공식적인 연구는 2004년 국립원예특작과학원에서 시작되었다. 한국블루베리협회 소식지에 주기적으로 기록되기 시작한 재배면적은, 2007년 112ha, 2008년 217ha, 2009년 313ha, 2010년 534ha이었다가 2011년 1,082ha로 크게 증가하였다. 시도별 재배면적은, 전북이 254ha로 가장 많았고, 충남 186ha, 전남 169ha, 경북 157ha, 충북 118ha, 경기 90ha, 경남 58ha, 강원 47ha, 제주 4ha 순이었다. 특히 2010년부터 2011년까지 한 해 동안 블루베리 재배면적이 크게 증가한 것은 각종 언론매체에서 블루베리 기능성에 대한 홍보와 소비자의 인식 증가와 더불어 새로운 소득 작물로 농가 수요가 확대되었기 때문이다. 이는 블루베리 묘목의 수입이 2009년 327천주에서 2010년 702천주로 크게 증가한 것으로도 알 수 있다. 아울러, 국내로 수입되는 냉동과, 건조과의 수입량도 큰 폭으로 증가하였다. 냉동 블루베리 수입량은 2009년 812톤에서 2010년 4,700톤으로 대폭 증가하였는데, 주요 수입 국가는 미국(3,931톤), 캐나다(557톤), 프랑스(70톤), 태국(18톤), 중국(16톤) 등으로 주스 등 가공품 시장의 수요 증가에 따른 것이다. 건조 블루베리의 수입도 2009년 14톤에서 2010년 54톤으로 증가하였다. 2011년 국내산 블루베리 가격은 생과 1kg에 40,000~50,000원선이었으나 35,000원에 판매하는 농장도 있었고, 냉동과를 62,000원도 판매하는 농장도 있었다. 미국 오레곤 주에서 생산한 블루베리 생과가 금년 7월부터 91톤에서 227톤 정도 수입될 것으로 예상된다. 블루베리의 국내 생산량이 많아지고 수입까지 되면, 농업인들은 더욱 품질 좋은 과실을 생산하도록 노력해야 하고, 잼, 식초, 와인 등의 가공식품 외에 과자, 케익, 머핀 등 베이커리용으로 많이 소비되도록 하며, 지역의 다른 상품들과 연계하여 찾아가고 싶은 관광 개발 등으로 소비 촉진을 위해 고심해야 할 것이다.

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