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The Perceptions of Elementary School Children Regarding Environmentally Friendly School Supplies and the Development of Environmental Education Program (환경 친화적 학용품 사용에 관한 초등학생의 인식 조사 및 환경교육 프로그램의 개발)

  • Ahn Sam-Young;Kim Dae-Hee;Kim Do-Hee;Kim Jeong-Ryeol;Cho Gye-Jeong
    • Hwankyungkyoyuk
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    • v.19 no.2 s.30
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    • pp.81-95
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    • 2006
  • School is an excellent place for children to loam environment-conscious behavior and for teachers to bring up environmental education. School has a plenty of teaching materials such as school building, pond, school forest, waste and school supplies. Especially, the environmental education for and with school supplies can be very effective, as it is mostly the first products for children to learn the buying and consumption in their daily life. In this study we conducted a survey on the environmental attitude of two groups of 5th graders towards environmentally friendly school supplies. The experimental group received environmental education on school supplies and the control group did not. The survey results showed that almost 50% of the children did not consider the environmental impact, but rather the price, design and function when buying the school supplies. However, more than 70% of children were willing to use the recycled school products, implying that they are aware of environmental Issues and want to contribute to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The children recognized paper/notebooks and paints/crayons as the major environmental problems. Writing appliances such as pens, pencils, highlighters and markers were also considered as environmental concerns, since most of them are made of plastics and they are not easily biodegradable nor refillable. We also exemplify a lesson-plan for environmental education program on school supplies and make suggestions to encourage the use of those eco-friendly school materials.

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An Effective and Practical Strategy for Biocontrol of Plant Diseases Using On-Site Mass Cultivation of Chitin-Degrading Bacteria (키틴분해세균의 현장 대량 배양방법을 이용한 효과적인 식물병의 생물적 방제 전략)

  • Kim, Young-Cheol;Kang, Beom Ryong;Kim, Yong Hwan;Park, Seur Kee
    • Research in Plant Disease
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.19-34
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    • 2017
  • Recent worldwide demand for organic and sustainable agriculture products is driving the development of formulations of biopesticides effective in the field. Biopesticides have the benefit of environmentally-friendly qualities. However, biocontrol approaches largely have been ineffective in controlling plant pests in field conditions. Previously, we developed a cost-effective biocontrol formulation containing chitin and chitinase-producing biocontrol bacteria with field efficacy. This formulated product has successfully suppressed various plant diseases in the field conditions. In this review, we focus on ecological aspects and the potential mechanisms underpinning the success of chitinase-producing bacteria. In addition, we discuss the possibility on-site cultivation of the formulated products to further strengthen the approach as being farmer friendly and successful.

An Analysis of the Effects of Energy Saving in Connection with Transformer Loss (변압기 손실에 따른 에너지절감 효과 비교 분석)

  • Choi, In-Ho
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of IIIuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers Conference
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    • 2007.11a
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    • pp.291-294
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    • 2007
  • Countries in the world are setting up policies to implement anti-global warning measures to actively cope with the Agreement on Climate Change. Rising problems related to energy and environment prompted research and development efforts to highly efficient electric instrument and environmentally friendly products to secure resources and save energy Korea's high dependency on imported energy and its lack in natural resources make it urgently necessary to develop energy efficient instrument and equipment that can save energy. Every household now uses a transformer, which is very important instrument among others. A variety of technologies to manufacture transformers are currently used along with efforts to develop new materials. Development nit of high efficient transformers is called for by the time and has direct economic impact on suppliers and consumers. In addition, it is desirable to install a transformer that is trustworthy, secure, low on loss, anti-incident capable, small, anti-flammable, environmentally friendly, cost-efficient high-frequency resistant and easy for maintenance. To do this, it is necessary to look deeper into a highly efficient transformer that can save energy. This paper will discuss the types and characteristics of various transformers and propose ways to save energy and raise efficiency tv analyzing a environmentally friendly amorphous transformer.

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Development of home meal replacement products by food processing and packaging technology (식품 가공기술과 포장기술을 활용한 가정대용식 제품 개발)

  • Yu, A-Reum;Choi, Yun-Sang;Hong, Jung Sun;Choi, Hee-Don
    • Food Science and Industry
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    • v.50 no.3
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    • pp.39-50
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    • 2017
  • In order to secure competitiveness of the home meal replacement (HMR) industry from a long-term perspective, development of packaging and processing technologies must be achieved. The development of technology that can secure freshness, nutrition, and taste but secures the shelf life is the key to the future growth of HMR. The future of HMR can be considered in terms of nutrition, environment and safety. From the nutritional point of view, it is expected that development of healthy HMR such as low-salt, low-sugar, low-fat, and high fiber and premium HMR with functional ingredient enhanced, and personalized HMR for silver, infant and patients will be done. And it is expected that development of HMR utilizing environmentally friendly food or local food, development of energy reduction and environmentally friendly disinfection technology, development of environmentally friendly packaging material, and providing information on HMR preparation using QR code and RFID from the environmental and safe point of view.

Rapid and Visual Detection of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus by Reverse Transcription Recombinase Polymerase Amplification with Lateral Flow Strips

  • Kim, Na-Kyeong;Lee, Hyo-Jeong;Kim, Sang-Min;Jeong, Rae-Dong
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.159-166
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    • 2022
  • Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) has been a major viral pathogen causing significant losses of cereal crops including oats worldwide. It spreads naturally through aphids, and a rapid, specific, and reliable diagnostic method is imperative for disease monitoring and management. Here, we established a rapid and reliable method for isothermal reverse transcription recombinase polymerase amplification (RT-RPA) combined with a lateral flow strips (LFS) assay for the detection of BYDV-infected oat samples based on the conserved sequences of the BYDV coat protein gene. Specific primers and a probe for RT-RPA reacted and optimally incubated at 42℃ for 10 min, and the end-labeled amplification products were visualized on LFS within 10 min. The RT-RPA-LFS assay showed no cross-reactivity with other major cereal viruses, including barley mild mosaic virus, barley yellow mosaic virus, and rice black streaked dwarf virus, indicating high specificity of the assay. The sensitivity of the RT-RPA-LFS assay was similar to that of reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, and it was successfully validated to detect BYDV in oat samples from six different regions and in individual aphids. These results confirm the outstanding potential of the RT-RPA-LFS assay for rapid detection of BYDV.

Marketing Issues of Pureundeul Farming Corporation at Asan City (푸른들영농조합의 친환경농산물 유통실태와 발전과제)

  • Kim, Ho;Yoon, Jong-Yeol
    • Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.69-84
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    • 2005
  • Pureundeul fanning corporation(PFC) is an cgmplary body of all producer organizations for environmentally friendly agriculture(EFA) in Korea. It is located at Asan in Chungnam and has 301 farmers. They attained more than 10 billion wons as a sale in 2004. And The direct marketing channel of the EFA products is the second logistics center(Asan) ${\to}$ the first logistics center(Gwangju Gyunggi) ${\to}$ local hansalim shops ${\to}$ consumers. It is needed to construct the system of the direct marketing as follows : First, it needs to construct the direct marketing system within the region for EFA products of Asan. Second, the direct shop and suppling area should be enlarged as a way to promote sales with the demand increase of EFA products. Third, an aggressive promotion campaign is be needed for increasing motivation of consumption and understanding of EFA products.

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Economic Prospects and Policies for Sustainable Agriculture in Korea (친환경농업의 경제성과 육성방안)

  • Oh Ho Sung
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Crop Science Conference
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    • 1998.10a
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    • pp.1-23
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    • 1998
  • Sustainable agriculture in Korea will gain important momentum by implementing The Direct Payment Scheme for Environmentally Friendly Agriculture in 1999. The farmers who want to participate in the program will be paid 530,000won/ha directly by the Government in return for engaging sustainable agriculture. The policy scheme which is a pilot program will be restricted to environmentally regulated areas to apply such as water supply protection zone, environmental protection districts and national parks. As a consequence of the policy, the supply of transitional organic agricultural products is expected to increase significantly. However the increased supply of low input agricultural products may have difficulties to find an appropriate marketing channel which is differentiated from the general agricultural product market. Development of an open market system for mass transaction of the low imput agricultural products is necessary. Also various government programs and projects which are designed for clean environment and regional community development must be integrated into the sustainable agriculture program to have synergy effects.

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A Study on the Washing and Satisfaction of Newborn Clothing - Focused on Innerwear - (신생아복 세탁 실태 및 만족도에 관한 연구 -배냇저고리 중심으로-)

  • Roh, Eui Kyung
    • Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.237-243
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    • 2019
  • This study analyzed satisfaction with and washing of newborn clothing (especially the innerwear washing behaviors) which are considered to be the most basic items among newborn clothing.The survey was conducted on mothers with children under 24 months old. Using an average of 6.7 innerwear items that were changed average 2.3 times a day with baby formula and breast milk representing the main contaminants. When washing clothes for a newborn, respondents were mainly concerned with: rinsing residual detergent, removing stains and contaminants, and sterilization and disinfection. Items were washed by a laundry label to prevent clothes damage. A baby-friendly or environmentally-friendly detergent was used to wash before being worn after purchase was separated and washed in various washing courses of the washing machine every day, boiled, rinsed an average 3.6 times, and dried mainly in the sun. Environmentally friendly cotton (59.5%) and organic cotton (41.6%) products were mainly used; however, items were washed separately from regular laundry. Respondents were satisfied with methods of washing. Consumers are concerned about washing because they think that washing affects a newborn's health. Therefore, it is necessary to provide consumers with appropriate information on washing and establish regulations for the use of harmful substances in newborn clothing and detergents.

A Study on Consumer Behavior and Preference towards Textile materials with Environment-Friendly treatment

  • Lee, Jung-Min;Kim, Jong-Jun
    • Journal of Fashion Business
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.128-145
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    • 2010
  • Nowadays people are turning to have a more intimate environment-friendly lifestyles. In the clothing industry they are focusing on making products that are more human-friendly and not harmful to the environment. In the midst of the spread of consumption research is being done to develop manufacturing textiles that do not induce pollution. For instance, advantages of the natural textile fibers, cotton, silk, and ramie, have been newly recognized in terms of environment-friendliness, Together with these fibers, the natural high molecular materials, such as chitosan and hyaluronic acid, have found new roles in the application sectors of human-friendliness and environment-friendliness. Products using these substances and processing methods can make the products more wearable, have high sensitivity, make people feel aesthetic appreciation for the products, and make them appreciate the value of a more healthier environment. In a survey according to subjects in their 20s and 30s, their preferences towards their consciousness and awareness of the development of materials as well as their attitude towards environment-friendly products were determined as a conclusion. It was shown that consumers that are more conscious about the interest of the environment as well as the problems concerning the environment were more intent on buying products that were environmentally-friendly. Women have shown more active and positive attitudes towards the importance of the awareness of the environment in comparison with men. Generally, consumers in their 20s and 30s preferred the feel of materials that were less than 1% concentration process than those of materials that were 1% concentration process. To increase the "rustly" feeling of the materials, it was found that 1% concentration process was suitable for manufacturing.

The Verify of Environmental Toxicity of Foam Extinguishing Agents by Fish-Acute Toxicity Test (포소화약제의 어류급성독성 시험을 통한 환경독성 검증)

  • Lee, Jungyun;Kang, YoungJin;Kim, Hong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.51-55
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    • 2015
  • There are various studies on the fire suppression process but the study on second pollution from fire products is not enough yet. Therefor, in this study verify that environmentally-friendly properties($LC_{50}$) of foam extinguishing agent with increases its amount used through with Fish-Acute Toxicity Test using a fish named Misgurnus anguillicaudatus that is appointed by OECD Test Guideline. In conclusion, proven that environmentally friendly properties of the agent of hoseo university through 16 times of LC50 than that of market.