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Photoreception for Photoperiodism and Circadian Rhythms in the Blow Fly

  • Shiga, Sakiko;Numata, Hideharu
    • Journal of Photoscience
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    • 제9권2호
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    • pp.13-16
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    • 2002
  • A comparison of the functional components underlying photoperiodism and circadian rhythmicity in the same species is an interesting issue in the context of unravelling clock mechanisms. In the present study, covering or surgical removal of the compound eyes was performed to localize photoreceptors for photoperiodism to control reproductive diapause and for entrainment of circadian locomotor rhythms in the blow fly Protophormia terraenovae. Intact flies showed a long-day photoperiodic response. When the compound eyes were covered by silver paint, diapause incidence increased under diapause-averting conditions of a long-day photoperiod and constant light, as if flies were kept under constant darkness. Covering of a medial region of the head capsule or solvent painting of the compound eyes gave no significant effects. When the compound eyes were removed, flies did not distinguish the photoperiod, whereas removal of antennal lobes or ocelli did not affect the photoperiodism. Intact flies showed a freerunning rhythm under constant darkness. The rhythm entrained to light-dark (LD) cycles with light of high and low intensity. When the compound eyes and ocelli were surgically removed, the rhythm entrained to LD cycles with light of high intensity but freeran under LD cycles with light of low intensity. The results suggest the retinal pathways are involved in photoperiodism and that flies use both retinal and extraretinal pathways for rhythm entrainment. Under dim light-LD cycles, the retinal pathways mainly mediate rhythm entrainment. Retinal photoreceptors seem to be used both for photoperiodism and entrainment of the rhythm.

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Theoretical prediction on thickness distribution of cement paste among neighboring aggregates in concrete

  • Chen, Huisu;Sluys, Lambertus Johannes;Stroeven, Piet;Sun, Wei
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • 제8권2호
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    • pp.163-176
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    • 2011
  • By virtue of chord-length density function from the field of statistical physics, this paper introduced a quantitative approach to estimate the distribution of cement paste thickness between aggregates in concrete. Dynamics mixing method based on molecular dynamics was employed to generate one model structure, then image analysis algorithm was used to obtain the distribution of thickness of cement paste in model structure for the purpose of verification. By comparison of probability density curves and cumulative probability curves of the cement paste thickness among neighboring aggregates, it is found that the theoretical results are consistent with the simulation. Furthermore, for the model mortar and concrete mixtures with practical volume fraction of Fuller-type aggregate, this analytical formula was employed to predict the influence of aggregate volume fraction and aggregate fineness. And evolution of its mean values were also investigated with the variation of volume fraction of aggregate as well as the fineness of aggregates in model mortars and concretes.

Global Data Repository Status and Analysis: Based on Korea, China and Japan Data in re3data.org

  • Kim, Suntae
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • 제8권1호
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    • pp.79-89
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    • 2018
  • We collected and analyzed data from e3data.org, which is a global registry of data repository services. We analyzed data profile for three leading Asian economies-Korea, China, and Japan-against the reference data for other participating countries. In particular, we examined how individual countries contribute to the repository, organizational type, versioning and product quality management, and subject tagging. We come to the conclusion that all three Asian countries still fall short in terms of involvement. As for participating institutions, there are 7 from Korea, 64 from China, and 120 from Japan. Among Chinese organizations, 3 are profit, 61 non-profit, and 37 organizations (which yields 1.8%) are involved in repository building. In Japan, there is 1 is commercial and 119 non-profit organizations, of which 57 (3.0%) are involved in repository building. All 7 organizations from Korea are non-profit, and 6 of them (0.3%) are involved in repository building. As regards versioning and product quality management, Korea, China, and Japan are up to par with other countries. Subject analysis reveals that Korea contributes more to geosciences, Japan to physics and geosciences, while China, unlike Korea and Japan, is more active in life sciences. It is hoped that this study will help planning domestic infrastructure for research data repositories with proper consideration for specific research domains and national characteristics.

The Green Cement for 3D Printing in the Construction Industry

  • Park, Joochan;Jung, Euntae;Jang, Changsun;Oh, Chaewoon;Shin, Kyung Nam
    • 에너지공학
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    • 제29권3호
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    • pp.50-56
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    • 2020
  • Currently, 3D printing technology is a new revolutionary additive manufacturing process that can be used for making three dimensional solid objects from digital films. In 2019, this 3D printing technology spreading vigorously in production parts (57%), bridge production (39%), tooling, fixtures, jigs (37%), repair, and maintenance (38%). The applications of 3D printing are expanding to the defense, aerospace, medical field, and automobile industry. The raw materials are playing a key role in 3D printing. Various additive materials such as plastics, polymers, resins, steel, and metals are used for 3D printing to create a variety of designs. The main advantage of the green cement for 3D printing is to enhance the mechanical properties, and durability to meet the high-quality material using in construction. There are several advantages with 3D printing is a limited waste generation, eco-friendly process, economy, 20 times faster, and less time-consuming. This research article reveals that the role of green cement as an additive material for 3D printing.

Finite element evaluation of the strength behaviour of high-strength steel column web in transverse compression

  • Coelho, Ana M. Girao;Bijlaard, Frans S.K.
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • 제10권5호
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    • pp.385-414
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    • 2010
  • In current European Standard EN 1993, the moment-rotation characteristics of beam-to-column joints made from steel with a yield stress > 460MPa are obtained from elastic design procedures. The strength of the joint basic components, such as the column web subject to local transverse compression, is thus limited to the yield resistance rather than the plastic resistance. With the recent developments of higher strength steel grades, the need for these restrictions should be revisited. However, as the strength of the steel is increased, the buckling characteristics become more significant and thus instability phenomena may govern the design. This paper summarizes a comprehensive set of finite element parametric studies pertaining to the strength behaviour of high-strength steel unstiffened I-columns in transverse compression. The paper outlines the implementation and validation of a three-dimensional finite element model and presents the relevant numerical test results. The finite element predictions are evaluated against the strength values anticipated by the EN 1993 for conventional steel columns and recommendations are made for revising the specifications.

규질이암으로부터 실리콘 유기화합물 합성 (Synthesis of Organic Silicon Compounds from Siliceous Mudstone)

  • 김병규;장희동;김종석
    • 한국광물학회지
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    • 제20권3호
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    • pp.155-163
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    • 2007
  • 국내의 실리카 광물인 규질이암으로부터 실리콘알콕사이드와 같은 실리콘 유기화합물을 합성하였다. 이 실험에서는 알카리금속염 촉매 존재 하에서 트리에탄올아민과 규질이암의 반응에 의해 트리에탄올아민의 치환체인 트리스실라트라닐옥시에틸아민의 합성이 관찰되었다. 이 트리스실라트 라닐옥시에틸아민은 산성촉매인 발연황산의 존재 하에서 메탄올과의 반응으로 메톡시실란을 얻을수가 있었으며, 이 메톡시실란과 메탄올과의반응으로 테트라메톡시실란이 합성되었다. 반응의 중간 생성물 및 최종 산물은 FT-IR, XRD, SEM, 1H and 13C NMR 및 가스크로마토그래피에 의해 확인할 수 있었다.

Overview of Coffee Waste and Utilization for Biomass Energy Production in Vietnam

  • Thriveni, Thenepalli;Kim, Minsuk;Whan, Ahn Ji
    • 에너지공학
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    • 제26권1호
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    • pp.76-83
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    • 2017
  • In this paper, the carbon resources recycling of the overview of coffee waste generation in Vietnam. Since few years, there has been a significant research studies was done in the areas of coffee waste generation areas and also waste water generation from coffee production. The coffee residue (solid) and waste water (liquid) both are caused the underground water contamination and also soil contamination. These residues contain high organic matter and acid content leads to the severe threat to environment. In second stage of coffee production process, the major solid residue was generated. Various solid residues such as spent coffee grounds, defective coffee beans and coffee husks) pose several environmental concerns and specific problems associated with each type of residue. Due to the unlimited usage of coffee, the waste generation is high. At the same time, some researchers have been investigated the spent coffee wastes are the valuable sources for various valuable compounds. Biodiesel or biomass productions from coffee waste residues are the best available utilization method for preventing the landfill problems of coffee waste residues.

지질자원 기관 브랜드 요인에 대한 내외 공중 인식 차이 분석 연구 (A Study on the Differences in the Recognition of a Geosciences and Mineral Resources Institution's Brand Factors between the Internal and External Public)

  • 김찬석
    • 자원환경지질
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    • 제47권6호
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    • pp.657-671
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    • 2014
  • 본 연구는 지질자원연구원의 브랜드 요인에 대해 내부 공중과 외부 공중의 인식 차이를 살펴보는 것이다. 국가 발전에 기여하는 다양한 기관들 중 본 연구는 지질자원연구원을 중심으로 브랜드화 전략에 대해 고찰하였다. 이러한 분석을 통해 지질자원연구원뿐만 아니라 과학 관련 기관들의 브랜드화 전략에 전략적 시사점을 제공하고자 했다. 다양한 차원의 브랜드 요인에 대해 분석한 결과, 내부 공중인 전문가 집단과 외부 공중인 비전문가 집단 사이의 인식차이가 뚜렷하게 나타나고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 전반적으로 지질자원연구원의 브랜드화 전략에 영향을 미치는 다양한 변수들에 대한 반응에서 내부 공중이 외부 공중보다 좀 더 긍정적임을 알 수 있었다.