• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.323-330
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• 2006

We investigated the impact of watermelon grafted onto Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV)-resistant transgenic watermelon rootstock on insects as non-target organisms in a greenhouse in 2005. We quantitatively collected insect assemblages living on leaves and flowers, and we used sticky traps to collect alate insects. We compared the patterns of insect assemblages and community composition, cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover) on watermelon leaves and western flower thrip (Frankliniella occidentalis Trybom) on watermelon male flowers, between CGMMV-resistant transgenic watermelon (TR) and non-transgenic watermelon (nTR). Non-parametric multidimensional scaling (NMS) ordination verified that insect assemblages on leaves and sticky traps were different between TR and nTR (P<0.05). The insect assemblages on male flowers were not statistically significant. Multi-response permutation procedures proofed our results from NMS results (P>0.05). Conclusively, TR watermelons appear to have some adverse effects on the population of cotton aphids on leaves and sticky traps, but watermelon male flowers do not show an adverse effect. Further research is required to assess the effect of TR on the aphid and western flower thrip. Life table experiments might support the specific reason for the adverse effects from leaf assemblages. Assessment of non-target impacts is an essential part of the risk assessment of non-target insects for the impact of transgenic organisms.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.68-77
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• 2012

Flavan-3-ols are a subclass of flavonoids found in a variety of foods including teas. The effects of flavan-3-ols on the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been investigated, generally focusing on tea catechins or individual flavan-3-ol rich foods, but there is little information on dietary flavan-3-ols intake and risk of MetS in population-based studies. In this cross-sectional study, we examined the association between dietary flavan-3-ols intake and the risk of MetS in Korean adults. Subjects comprised 1,827 men and 2,918 women aged 20-69 years whose data was included in the 2008 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This survey was conducted between January 2008 and December 2008. Total flavan-3-ols intakes were calculated from 24-hour dietary recalls using a flavonoids database. Thirty percent of the male subjects and 24% of the female subjects were reported as having MetS. In the female subjects, flavan3-ols intake was inversely associated with the risk of MetS after adjusting for potential confounders (5th vs. 1st quintile, OR=0.64, 95% CI=0.45-0.91, P for trend=0.384). The main food source of flavan-3-ols was green tea followed by apples and grapes. Among MetS components, flavan-3-ols intake was inversely associated with the risk of high blood pressure after adjusting for potential confounders (5th vs. 1st quintile, OR=0.64, 95% CI=0.45-0.90, P for trend=0.005). No significant association between flavan-3-ols intake and risk of MetS was found in the male subjects. After stratified analysis by obesity (BMI ${\geq}$ 25 or BMI < 25), however, flavan3-ols intake was inversely related to the risk of hypertension in non-obese men. These results suggest that dietary flavan-3-ols intake may have beneficial effects on MetS risk by reducing the risk of hypertension. The effects of flavan-3-ols intake dependent on obesity need further investigation.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.1913-1917
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• 2015

Background: Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is endemic in the Eastern Anatolian region of Turkey. The present study was performed to identify risk factors for ESCC that specifically reflect the demography and nutritional habits of individuals living in this region. Materials and Methods: The following parameters were compared in 208 ESCC patients and 200 control individuals in the Eastern Anatolian region: age, sex, place of living, socioeconomic level, education level, smoking, alcohol intake, nutritional habits, and food preservation methods. Results: The mean age of ESCC patients was 56.2 years, and 87 (41.8%) were 65 years-old or older. The ratio of women to men in the patient group was 1.39/1. ESCC patients consumed significantly less fruit and yellow or green vegetables and more hot black tea, 'boiled yellow butter', and mouldy cheese than did control individuals. Residence in rural areas, smoking, and cooking food by burning animal manure were also significantly associated with ESCC. Conclusions: The consumption of boiled yellow butter and mouldy cheese, which are specific to the Eastern Anatolian region, and the use of animal manure for food preparation were identified as risk factors in this region. Further studies are required to potentially identify the carcinogenic substances that promote the development of ESCC in this region.

• 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.121-125
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• 2010

지중 저장기술은 대기로 방출되는 이산화탄소를 저감하는 기술로서 기후변화를 발생하는 온실효과를 저감 시킬 수 있다. 해양 저지대에 위치한 심층 대수층 혹은 폐유전 등은 이러한 이산화탄소 저장기술의 중요한 후보군이라고 할 수 있다. 관련된 이산화탄소 주입 및 저장기술은 전 세계적으로도 많은 관심을 받고 있으나, 이러한 시스템에서 이산화탄소 누출이 발생하였을 때의 부정적 영향에 대해서는 아직 심도 있는 연구는 진행되지 못하고 있다. 이산화탄소 저장기술의 안정성이 매우 높아서 누출의 가능성은 매우 낮다고 하더라도, 고농도의 이산화탄소가 만약의 사태에서 누출이 된다면 여전히 해양생태계 및 환경에 위험이 있을 수 있다. 그러나 이에 대한 연구가 충분히 이루어지지 않았기에, 본 연구에서는 하나의 신뢰성 및 위해성 평가방법을 소개하고자 한다. Feature, Event and Process(FEP)를 통해 다양한 요소를 고려하고, 결함수 분석을 통해 신뢰도를 평가하는 방법을 제안한다. 이러한 FEP 분석으로 시스템에서 시공 및 운영과정에서 발생할 수 있는 다양한 누출 가능성을 평가하는 방법을 소개하였다.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제66권1호
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• pp.49-66
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• 2024

Extreme rainfall will become intense due to climate change, increasing inundation risk to agricultural land. Hydrological and hydraulic simulations for the entire watershed were conducted to analyze the impact of climate change. Rainfall data was collected based on past weather observation and SSP (Shared Socio-economic Pathway)5-8.5 climate change scenarios. Simulation for flood volume, reservoir operation, river level, and inundation of agricultural land was conducted through K-HAS (KRC Hydraulics & Hydrology Analysis System) and HEC-RAS (Hydrologic Engineering Center - River Analysis System). Various scenarios were selected, encompassing different periods of rainfall data, including the observed period (1973-2022), near-term future (2021-2050), mid-term future (2051-2080), and long-term future (2081-2100), in addition to probabilistic precipitation events with return periods of 20 years and 100 years. The inundation area of the Aho-Buin district was visualized through GIS (Geographic Information System) based on the results of the flooding analysis. The probabilistic precipitation of climate change scenarios was calculated higher than that of past observations, which affected the increase in reservoir inflow, river level, inundation time, and inundation area. The inundation area and inundation time were higher in the 100-year frequency. Inundation risk was high in the order of long-term future, near-term future, mid-term future, and observed period. It was also shown that the Aho and Buin districts were vulnerable to inundation. These results are expected to be used as fundamental data for assessing the risk of flooding for agricultural land and downstream watersheds under climate change, guiding drainage improvement projects, and making flood risk maps.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.13-27
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• 2015

본 연구는 도시 내 녹지 공간을 대상으로 기후변화로 인한 재해 위험도를 평가하였다. 재해유형, 녹지공간 유형에 따른 평가를 실시하였으며, 수해와 풍해, 평지형 공원과 산지형 공원으로 유형화 시키고, 각 유형별 평가항목으로는 자연적 요소 인공적 요소 사회적 요소로 구분하여 평가 분석하였다. 연구의 주요결과는 다음과 같다. 수해로 인한 재해 위험도 표준화 점수는 평지형 공원의 경우, 아시아 공원이 55.800점으로 서울숲 51.775점보다 높았으며, 산지형 공원의 경우 도곡 공원 58.428점, 배봉산 공원 58.374점의 지수를 보이고 있었다. 풍해로 인한 재해 위험도 표준화 점수를 살펴보면 우선 평지형 공원의 경우, 아시아 공원이 64.763점으로 서울숲 61.054점보다 높았으며, 산지형 공원의 경우, 배봉산 공원이 58.533점으로 도곡 공원 55.459점보다 높은 지수를 나타냈다. 기후변화 재해로 인한 오픈스페이스 위험도 평가의 필요성과 가치를 제기하고, 오픈스페이스만의 재해 위험도 평가모형을 정립하여 위험도 평가를 시도하였으며, 도시 녹지공간의 재해 위험도를 제고하였다.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제21권7호
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• pp.19.1-19.11
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• 2018

Background: Traditionally, East-Asians (Korea, Japan, and China) utilize seaweeds as a food source and ingredient in traditional medicine. Korea is one of the biggest seaweed producer and consumer in the global trade. Especially, side dishes made from seaweeds are very popular in the traditional Korean cuisines. Seaweeds are popular as fresh vegetable salads and soup or eaten as snacks. Main body: Seaweeds are rich in essential nutrients, minerals, and vitamins as well as a promising source of novel bioactive compounds. The compounds (polysaccharides, polyphenols, and sterols) present in the edible Korean seaweeds possess important bioactive properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammation, anticancer, anti-diabetic, and anticoagulant properties. Thus, the long-term consumption of seaweed has a potential to reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, obesity, and inflammation-related complications. However, seaweed consumption is limited to the small population around the globe. Thus, it is important to increase the awareness of the health benefits of seaweeds consumption among the general population. Short conclusion: In the present study, we discussed some popular green and red edible Korean seaweeds and their health-promoting properties. This study might be useful to increase the public awareness of the consumption of seaweed as a food source.

• Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.126-129
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• 2016

도시화로 인해 불투수 면적이 증가하면서 지하 침투량이 감소하고 강우 유출량이 증가하여 도시 침수 발생 가능성이 커지고 지하수 고갈 문제를 발생시키고 있다. 본 연구에서는 가로수 주위에 수분 및 영양을 공급할 수 있는 신개념 특수 가로수 보호판의 설치가 도시 내 침투량 개선에 미치는 효과를 평가하고, 시설의 배치에 따른 침투량 변화를 조사하였다. 침투관이 설치된 신개념 가로수 보호판은 토양으로는 빗물 침투량을 증가시키고 지면 위 수위 상승을 억제하였다. 따라서 개발된 신개념 가로수 보호판은 도시 도로변에서 저영향개발 (LID) 시설로서 효과적으로 적용될 수 있을 것으로 판단되었다.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.187-194
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• 2013

Microalgae are sensitive indicators of environmental changes, and hence they are widely used in environmental risk assessments and for the development of discharge guidelines. Here we evaluated the toxicity of metals and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to the marine green microalga, Tetraselmis suecica. The toxicants investigated included the metals, Cu, Ni, and Pb; and the EDCs, bisphenol A (BPA), endosulfan (ES), and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). The endpoints were variations in cell counts and chlorophyll a levels. T. suecica displayed a varied pattern of sensitivity to the toxicants. Based on the 72-h median effective concentration ($EC_{50}$), ES (0.045 mg/L) was most toxic to T. suecica, followed by PCB (3.96 mg/L) and Pb (9.62 mg/L). Interestingly, T. suecica was relatively tolerant to Cu (43.03 mg/L). The 72-h $EC_{50}$ values of Ni and BPA were approximately 16 mg/L. Our data suggest that this species may be relatively tolerant to most of the chemicals within their permissible limits in the environment.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.21-32
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• 2007

Fire fuel map is one of the most critical factors for planning and managing the fire hazard and risk. However, fuel mapping is extremely difficult because fuel properties vary at spatial scales, change depending on the seasonal situations and are affected by the surrounding environment. Remote sensing has potential to reduce the uncertainty in mapping fuels and offers the best approach for improving our abilities. Especially, Hyperspectral sensor have a great potential for mapping vegetation properties because of their high spectral resolution. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the potential of mapping fuel properties using Hyperion hyperspectral remote sensing data acquired in April, 2002. Fuel properties are divided into four broad categories: 1) fuel moisture, 2) fuel green live biomass, 3) fuel condition and 4) fuel types. Fuel moisture and fuel green biomass were assessed using canopy moisture, derived from the expression of liquid water in the reflectance spectrum of plants. Fuel condition was assessed using endmember fractions from spectral mixture analysis (SMA). Fuel types were classified by fuel models based on the results of SMA. Although Hyperion imagery included a lot of sensor noise and poor performance in liquid water band, the overall results showed that Hyperion imagery have good potential for wildfire fuel mapping.