• Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences
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• 제14권
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• pp.29-36
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• 1996

비옥도(肥沃度)가 상이(相異)한 토양(土壤)에서 잎담배를 재배(栽培)할 경우 단위면적당(單位面積當) 최대(最大) 수납대금(收納代金)을 확보할 있는 시비량(施肥量)을 결정(決定)하기 위하여 비옥도(肥沃度)에 따라 상(上), 중(中), 하(下)로 구분(區分)하여 시비반응(施肥反應)을 조사(調査)하고 그에 따른 수량(收量)과 품질(品質)을 조사(調査)하였다. 상급지토양(上級地土壤)은 유효인산(有效燐酸), 유기물(有機物) 및 무기태질소(無機態窒素)의 함량(含量)이 높았다. 잎담배 중(中)의 전질소(全窒素), nicotine 및 reducing suger의 함량(含量)은 후엽(厚葉) 3등(等)이 박엽(薄葉) 3등(等)에 비하여 높은 것으로 나타났다. 연초용(煙草用) 복합비료(複合肥料)의 시용량(施用量)을 증가(增加)함에 따라 전질소(全窒素) 및 nicotine의 함량(含量)은 증가(增加)하였고, reducing sugar의 함량(含量)은 감소(減少)하였다. 잎담배의 수량(收量)은 상급지토양(上級地土壤)에서 75kg/10a, 중급지(中級地)와 하급지토양(下級地土壤)에서 100kg/10a이 시비량(施肥量)일 경우 가장 양호(良好)하였다. 잎담배의 수량(收量), 품질(品質) 및 대금(代金)으로 볼 때 적정시비량(適定施肥量)의 한계(限界)는 상급지(上級地)는 50~75kg/10a, 중급지(中級地)와 하급지(下級地)는 100kg/10a이하(以下) 이었다.

• 한국인구학
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.1-26
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• 2006

1960-2000년 동안 한국의 사회경제적 상황, 인구정책, 출산력 감소간의 상호 관련성을 분석하였다. 연령별 출산율에 기반한 전통적 합계출산율이 혼인연령과 출산연령의 변화에 따라 영향을 받기 때문에 센서스 2% 표본 자료를 활용하여 기간출생진도비(PPPR)를 계산하고, 가족의 크기 분포도를 살펴보았다. PPPR에 의거한 합계출산율은 1960년 5.21, 1980년 2.76, 2000년 1.69로 감소하였다. 가족계획사업은 1960년대와 1970년대에 걸쳐 원하는 자녀 수 이외의 출산을 예방하는데 성공했다. 1980년대에는 지속적인 출산억제정책으로 대체출산수준에 도달했고, 출생성비의 불균형 현상이 나타났다. 1990년대의 인구정책은 1자녀 장려정책 폐지와 함께, 출생성비균형, 인공유산 감소, 청소년을 위한 정책, 여성의 권한 증대 등 인구의 질과 복지에 초점을 두었다. 2000년대에는 한국의 출산력이 세계에서 가장 낮은 국가 중의 하나로 감소하였다. 2005년의 인구정책은 2010년까지 합계출산율 1.6 달성 목표를 채택하였다. 이 연구 결과는 가임 기간 동안 자녀를 출산하지 않는 여성의 비중이 1995년 10%에서, 2000년 16%로 급증하였으며, 1997년 이후 그 비중이 다소 가파르게 증가하고 있음을 보여준다. 따라서 출산장려정책은 혼인과 첫째아 출산에 모아져야 함을 시사하고 있다. 이를 위해, 여성의 직업과 가정의 양립성을 증진시킬 수 있는 사회정책을 촉구하고 있다.

• 아동학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.75-84
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• 2009

Recently, low birthrate has been recognized as a social problem, which is expressed as catastrophy of population. There are several reasons why low birth rate has occurred directly and indirectly, generating total economic and social burden for our society. That is, low birthrate should not be simply regarded as reduction of population. The present study identified the reasons of low birthrate and the current status of infertility, and examined practical and theoretical issues in terms of low birthrate. It is our contention that low birthrate and infertility is one of the most important governmental issue to enhance quality of life of the public. Thus, integrated and systematic policy must be developed and implemented to effectively meet the issues.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.33-39
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• 2021

BACKGROUND: Globally, large amounts of phosphogypsum (PG), which is a by-product of the phosphate fertilizer production, is deposited in open areas. As PG contains calcium, phosphate, and sulphate, it can be used as a soil amendment in farmlands. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of PG application on properties of field soil and yield and quality of garlic (Allium sativum L.), and to seek appropriate level of PG application into the field. METHODS AND RESULTS: This experiment was conducted by applying PG at four different levels that were adjusted based on 65% calcium base saturation in the field soil: 0% (control), 50% (PG50, 100 kg/10a), 100% (PG100, 200 kg/10a), and 150% (PG150, 300 kg/10a). Following cultivation, soil electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter, available P and exchangeable Ca increased, whilst soil pH decreased. With increase in PG application level, soil EC and exchangeable Ca increased. PG application increased concentrations of water soluble Ca and SO4 across the soil profile, especially in PG150. The highest yield of garlic was found in PG100 treatment. The plant's uptake for N, P, Ca, and S increased by PG applications, but that for K decreased. Moreover, concentrations of S-related amino acids such as cysteine and methionine in garlic increased by PG applications. The increased content of nutrients and amino acids with PG supply might improve yield, quality, and favor of the crop. CONCLUSION: Overall, PG application at 200 kg/10a into a field had the best effect on improving soil fertility as well as yield and quality of garlic. Further studies are required to maximize efficiencies of PG supply in soil management and production of various crops.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.77-82
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• 2020

Objective: Irregular patterns of marital cohabitation are a common problem in upper Egypt due to employment conditions. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of irregular marital cohabitation on the quality of life and sexual function of infertile men. Methods: In total, 208 infertile men were included and divided into two groups. The first group included 134 infertile men with an irregular pattern of marital cohabitation and the second group included 74 infertile men with a regular pattern of marital cohabitation. All subjects were assessed through a clinical evaluation, conventional semen analysis, the fertility quality of life (FertiQoL) questionnaire, the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) score, and the premature ejaculation diagnostic tool (PMEDT). Results: The two groups were compared in terms of conventional semen parameters, FertiQoL, IIEF-5 score, and PMEDT. Infertile men with an irregular pattern of marital cohabitation had significantly lower subscale and total FertiQoL and IIEF-5 scores. Additionally, they had significantly higher PMEDT scores. Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation were more common in them than in infertile men with a regular pattern of marital cohabitation. Conclusion: Irregular patterns of marital cohabitation had an adverse effect on quality of life and sexual function in infertile men.

• 가족자원경영과 정책
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.1-24
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• 2017

The purpose of this study, which focuses on safe living as an important determinant of the quality of life for the elderly, is to provide policy proposals for their safe living in rural areas by examining their current living conditions and related policies. To examine the related policies, we analyzed government plans including: the first, second and third Basic Plan on Low Fertility and Aging Society, first implemented in 2006, the first, second and third Basic Plan for Healthy Families, also first implemented in 2006, and the first, second and third Five-year Plan for Improvement of the Quality of Life of Rural People and Regional Development of Rural Areas, first implemented in 2005. In addition to these plans, government projects concerning safe living environments were assessed. we present the following policy proposals for the safe living of the elderly in rural areas. First, integrated, customized policies are required for the rural elderly's everyday life. That is, elderly-friendly residential improvement policies are needed since accidents involving the rural elderly usually occur in their own houses. Policies should also be introduced to monitor and improve the elderly's nutritional and health status. Also considering the high proportion of elderly people in rural areas, policies must be aimed at creating elderly-friendly and family-friendly villages. Second, educational sessions for the elderly are necessary to raise their awareness of safety in everyday lives, which they often overlook.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.211-217
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• 2013

A herd of polish lowland local sheep was divided into two equal groups: the first group was kept under an overhead shelter, and the second group was kept in a warm barn. The effect of maintenance on ewe's reproductive performance, survival as well as the growth rate of lambs, and their carcasses quality was investigated. The lack of differences in fertility and prolificacy of ewes as well as in the survival and growth rate between the groups confirmed a good adaptation of $\dot{Z}$ela$\acute{z}$nie$\acute{n}$ska sheep to low temperature. Harsh environmental conditions did not cause a significant decrease of the body weight growth; however, they brought in an (insignificant) reduction of subcutaneous fat thickness and meatiness of the loin part of a lamb's body. The fat content of carcasses obtained from lambs reared under the overhead shelter was significantly lower, with no differences of meat and bones contribution between the groups.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.667-672
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• 2020

It is well known that intensive selection caused a decline in reproductive performance in dairy cattle. Interestingly, the reproductive performances including fertility and calving interval of Korean native beef cattle have declined in the last 20 years, suggesting that a breeding program focusing on carcass weight and intramuscular fat may affect the reproductive physiology in Korean native beef cattle, too. In this study, we analyzed the calving interval (CI) and selection index (SI) based on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of Hanwoo cows for seven years (2013 - 2019). Multiparous cows (4.5 ± 0.11) were analyzed, which were bred by artificial insemination (AI). We first examined the distribution of the AIs and calving dates. About 40% of the AIs were carried out in May to June and October to December; subsequently, calving was observed from March to April and August to October, respectively, indicating the cows were seasonally bred. No correlation between CI and SI was found (y = 0.0459x - 17.64; R² = 0.0356), but the ratio of cows with a positive SI was higher in the longer CI group compared to the shorter group, suggesting that the selection for meat quality and quantity may affect the reproductive performances. In addition, the average value of SI was - 3.42 in the CI < 400 while + 5.79 in the CI > 400 although the values were not statistically significant. However, our results suggest that reproductive indices such as fertility and CI should be considered for sustainability in the Hanwoo breeding selection program.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.49-60
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• 2020

Purpose: Infertile women experience various physical, psychological, and relational problems that affect their infertility-related quality of life (QoL). This study investigated infertile women's infertility-related QoL with the goal of identifying how it is influenced by fatigue, depression, and marital intimacy. Methods: A sample of 140 infertile women was surveyed in a cross-sectional study. Data were collected from February to April 2018 using self-report structured questionnaires at three infertility clinics located in Jeonju, Korea. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression analysis in SPSS for Windows version 25.0. The subjects agreed to complete a face-to-face interview, including administration of the Fatigue Severity Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21, Marital Intimacy Scale, and the Fertility Quality of Life tool. Results: The mean age of the participants was 35.6±4.3 years. Infertility-related QoL was negatively correlated with fatigue (r=-.42, p<.001) and depression (r=-.56, p<.001), and positively correlated with marital intimacy (r=.30, p<.001). Multiple regression analysis showed that depression (β=-0.44, p<.001), fatigue (β=-0.27, p<.001), and husband's attitude (β=-0.19, p=.007) had significant effects on the QoL of infertile women, accounting for 40.5% of the variance in infertility-related QoL. Conclusion: The study provides insights into how infertile women's infertility-related QoL was influenced by depression, fatigue, and their husbands' attitudes regarding infertility treatment. To improve infertile women's infertility-related QoL, healthcare providers should consider developing strategies to decrease depression and fatigue in infertile women and to address their husbands' attitudes.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.186-192
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• 2011

Objective: Since IVF program was first established, various types of media and culture systems have been developed either in-house or commercially. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of in-house Maria Research Center (MRC) media to that of commercially available Sydney IVF media in human day 3 embryo transfer cycles. Methods: Three hundred sixty nine couples were included in this prospective, randomized, and comparative study. All couples undergoing IVF treatment at the Maria Fertility Hospital were randomly assigned to either Sydney IVF (n=178) or MRC (n=191) media. Results: No difference was observed between the MRC media and Sydney IVF media groups with respect to fertilization rate (74.4% vs. 75.5%). The clinical pregnancy and implantation rates of MRC media (47.1% and 20.0%, respectively) were also similar to those of Sydney IVF media (44.4% and 19.4%, respectively). However, the proportion of embryos with good quality on day 3 was significantly higher in the MRC media group than the Sydney IVF media group (50.2% vs. 43.2%) ($p$ <0.05). Conclusion: MRC media were as effective as Sydney IVF media for sustaining embryo development and pregnancy rates. The present study implies that MRC media can be a suitable alternative to commercially available media for human IVF-ET program.