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Evaluating the Impact of Walkability Environments on Leisure Walking Using Google Street View and Deep Learning - A Case Study of Yongsan District, Seoul - (구글 스트리트 뷰와 딥러닝을 활용한 보행 친화적 환경이 여가보행에 미치는 영향 평가 - 서울특별시 용산구를 대상으로 -)

  • Lee, Da-Yeon;Lee, Ji-Yun;Lee, Jae Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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    • v.52 no.4
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    • pp.45-55
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    • 2024
  • This study aims to distinguish between utilitarian walking and leisure walking activities and analyze the correlation between these types of walking and the walking environment. To measure the walking environment, we utilized Google Street View (GSV) and employed semantic segmentation deep learning techniques to quantitatively assess urban walking environment elements as perceived by pedestrians. A survey was conducted to measure utilitarian walking, leisure walking, and perceived walking environment satisfaction, collecting valid responses from 192 participants. Using the survey data, we visualized utilitarian walking, leisure walking, and perceived walking environment satisfaction, and analyzed the correlation between these variables and the walkability scores. The results indicated that leisure walking had a significant positive correlation with walkability (Pearson's r = 0.121, p-value = 0.012), while there was no significant correlation between utilitarian walking and walkability (Pearson's r = 0.093, p-value = 0.055). These findings suggest that people prioritize mobility efficiency over the walking environment for utilitarian walking, whereas the quality of the walking environment significantly influences the frequency of leisure walking. Based on these results, the study proposes specific strategies to improve the walking environment around residential areas to promote leisure walking. These strategies include creating vertical gardens or various forms of three-dimensional gardens on narrow walkways and improving sidewalk design. The findings of this study can contribute to promoting leisure walking by creating walk-friendly environments, ultimately enhancing urban sustainability and the quality of life for residents.

High-Value Materials from Microalgae (미세조류 유래 고부가 유용물질)

  • 오희목;최애란;민태익
    • Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.95-102
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    • 2003
  • Microalgae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms and abundant in every ecosystem in the biosphere. They are common in aqueous environments including marine, brackish and fresh waters and in some habitats that lack eukaryotic life such as some hot springs and highly alkaline lakes. Microalgal biotechnology that is focused on the microalgae-based production of a variety of useful materials such as pharmaceutical comfounds, health foods, natural pigments, and biofuels is considered as an important discipline with the development of biotechnology. In addition, the mass cultivation of microalgae can also contribute to improving the environmental quality by reducing the concentration of $CO_2$ which is one of major gases lead to global warming. Consequently, it seems that the microalgae can be used as an efficient, renewable, environmentally friendly source of high-value biomaterials such as chemicals, pigments, energy, etc. and the microalgal biotechnology will most likely represent a larger portion of modern biotechnology.

Effect of the Moisture Content and Pellet Mill Type on the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Italian ryegrass Pellet (펠렛밀과 수분함량이 이탈리안 라이그라스 펠렛의 물리적 특성 및 화학적 성상에 미치는 영향)

  • Moon, Byeong Heoun;Shin, Jong Seo;Park, Hyung Soo;Park, Byeong Ki;Kim, Jong Geun
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Grassland and Forage Science
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.271-279
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    • 2016
  • The objective of this study was to determine the effect of the moisture content and pellet mill type on the physical and chemical characteristics of Italian ryegrass (IRG) pellet. Moisture content of raw material significantly (p<0.05) affected IRG pellet formation. Moisture content at 25% was the best condition for IRG pellet formation in terms of shape, power load and temperature changes. The hardness of pellet was decreased when moisture content was increase. However, the hardness of pellet was not affected by pellet mill type. Moisture content at 30% dramatically (p<0.05) decreased the durability compared to moisture content at 25%. Dry matter content of IRG pellet was increased (p<0.05) after pelleting. Total count of microorganism was decreased in pellet due to pressure heat and moisture losses during the pelleting process. These results indicated that the proper moisture content of Italian ryegrass pelleting would be at 25%. In addition, Roll & flat die type would be more suitable than Ring die and Die & flat die type in IRG pelleting. Pelleting works would be beneficial for improving forage quality and long storage.

Attitudes and demands for changing in Food and Nutrition section of Home Economics and the related variables among middle school teachers of Daegu and Kyungsanbookdo area (식생활 단원 교육 내용에 대한 교사들의 인식과 변화 요구도 및 관련변인 분석 대구 경북 지역 중학교 기술$\cdot$가정교사들을 중심으로)

  • Cha Myeong-Hwa;Kim Yoo-Kyeong
    • Journal of Korean Home Economics Education Association
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    • v.17 no.4 s.38
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    • pp.41-53
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    • 2005
  • This study evaluated middle school teachers' perceptions and demands for changing in Food and Nutrition sections of Home Economics and also identified variables related. Teachers expressed unfavorable attitudes to the usefulness of contents in real life, and clearly perceived the importance of a basic theory of nutrition in general and adolescency among 12 items related with Food and Nutrition section. Most of the teachers pointed the way in which textbooks are described and organized were heavily oriented into lectures, more than creative discussion and diverse activities. The insufficient materials for teaching-learning were also pointed as barriers in improving the level of quality of Food and Nutrition sections in middle school Home Economics textbooks. Teachers had strong beliefs that textbooks, based on 7th National Curriculum, should be changed and improved not only in contents but also in organizations. Cognition of teachers on the appropriateness, in terms of quantity of contents, competitiveness for developing students' capacity. level of quality, and interests among students and teachers, was consistent and independent indicator of their needs for changing. These results suggest that the next textbook should include more materials for teaching-learning designed to expand students' capacities and develop critical thinking skills. Effective educational curriculum should integrate sufficient activities together with detailed instructions. Creative activities may allow students to learn and connect these activities to the contents in Food and Nutrition section of Home Economics curriculum.

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Effects of Liquid Fertilizer of Application from Rendered Livestock Carcass Residues on Maize Cultivation (랜더링 처리된 가축사체 잔류물로 제조한 액비 시용이 옥수수 재배에 미치는 효과)

  • Jae-Hyuk Park;Se-Won Kang;Jin-Ju Yun;Han-Na Cho;Seung-Gyu Lee;So-Hui Kim;Seong-Woo Choi;Ju-Sik Cho
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.236-244
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    • 2022
  • BACKGROUND: Liquid fertilizers can provide nutrients to crops effectively and quickly. Amino acid liquid fertilizers produced by decomposing the residues of rendered livestock carcasses are expected to be effective in improving the productivity and quality of crops. METHODS AND RESULTS: The treatment conditions for maize cultivation were control (Cn), inorganic fertilizer (IF), inorganic fertilizer and rendering residue liquid fertilizer (IF+RALF), compost (CP), compost and rendering residue liquid fertilizer (CP+RALF). Crop productivity, sugar content, and nutrient uptake were investigated after maize harvest in the field applied with liquid fertilizers. Maize yields ranged from 87.6-158 g/plant, and the yield increased by 7.9% and 12.9% in IF+RALF IF+RALF and CP+RALF than in IF and CP, respectively. The maize sugar content increased in the range of 0.1-0.5 brix % by rendering residue liquid fertilizer (RALF) fertilization, and the sugar content was the highest in CP+RALF. There was no significant change in soil chemical properties of the soil due to liquid fertilizer treatment. CONCLUSION(S): RALF increased yield and sugar content in maize cultivation, and fertilization with organic fertilizers was more effective for maize cultivation than inorganic fertilizers. Residues of rendered livestock carcass can be recycled as amino acid fertilizers, which can be effectively used for crop production and quality improvement.

Improving the Processing and Storage Conditions of Salted Sea Mustard (Undaria Pinnatifida) (염장(鹽藏)미역의 가공(加工) 및 저장조건(貯藏條件))

  • Lee, Kang Ho;You, Byeong Jin;Jung, In Hak
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.66-72
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    • 1983
  • In order to improve the quality of salted sea mustard, the conditions of blanching, salting, and storage were examined. The process in which sea mustard was blanched for 20 seconds in boiling seawater, soaked in saturated brine solution for 20 hours and then salted for 10 hours by the spreading 10~20% (w/w) of granulated dry salt to obtain the moisture content of about 60% or below, resulted a good color retention of chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments, and organoleptic quality. The shelf-life of the product estimated by 30-40% pigment retention was 50-60days when stored at $4^{\circ}C$ or below.

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An Estimation Model for the Replacement Parts based on the Operational Availability of Hi-Pass System (하이패스 운용가용도를 이용한 부품의 교체 추정 모델)

  • Hwang, Eui-duk;Heo, Seo Jeong;Kim, Chang Suk;Cheul, Son Dong
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.6 no.6
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    • pp.285-291
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    • 2015
  • FTMS, TCS, ITS equipment such as high-pass highway are just a situation that does not lack traceability and passive surveillance is related to fault DB has so far consisted of an integrated operations management to maximize utilization of the facility. In addition, there is no replacement parts are replaced when a failure occurs, increasing the number of parts and repair time I have trouble growing, and becoming a service interruption whenever you replace each time. In this study, proactively manage the failure history of a highway facility ITS tries to preventive maintenance. Therefore, the error history is based on the reliability of the high-pass facilities theory to calculate the reliability of the system through a systematic statistical analysis Operational Availability. The fault number and the time the replacement period through the estimate decreases and can reduce the budget expenses by securing the spare parts quantity, establish a management plan in part by improving the quality of the system through constant preventive maintenance, quality of service at all times It may direct the non-stop operation state of the available state.

Integration of the Korea Sport System: Feasibility of the Canadian LTAD framework (캐나다 Long-Term Athlete Development(LTAD) 고찰을 통한 국내 스포츠시스템의 통합모델과 운영방안)

  • Lee, Eun-Young;Lim, Heejun;Won, Doyeon;Jeon, Justin Y.;Chung, Jaeyong
    • 한국체육학회지인문사회과학편
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    • v.55 no.5
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    • pp.619-633
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    • 2016
  • In March 26th, 2016, two major sport organizations of South Korea, Korean Olympic Committee and the Korean Council of Sports for All, have merged with the ultimate goal of improving health and wellness among Korean people through sport and physical activity participation. Integration of sport system intended to shift the paradigm from "old" to "new", and can be a catalyzer to promote Korea as a developed nation with the delivery of quality sport. This study critically reviewed the Canadian Sport for Life-Long-Term Athlete Development (CS4L-LTAD) which serves as a platform to integrate and operate sport organizations in Canada, and discussed the feasibility and adaptability of CS4L-LTAD in the Korean context. This study also introduced Integrated Model for Korea Sport System developed based on the CS4L-LTAD framework, and addressed key strategies that will drive to the successful implementation of the model. The Integrated Model for Korea Sport System offers ways to improve the quality of sport and physical activity for all Koreans by linking sport, recreation, physical education, and health, and by aligning programs and services across different settings: school, elite, and community sports. The recent restructure and redesign of Korea sport system will play vital roles in promoting the overall welfare of all Koreans, regardless of one's sex, age, disability, and sociodemographic status by providing inclusive, ethical, and holistic framework that is appropriate for the Korea sport system.

Operating Report of a Hospice Cyber Counselling Program (호스피스 사이버상담 프로그램 운영에 대한 소고)

  • Yoo, Ji-Soo;Lee, Yoon-Jeoung;Kang, Se-Won
    • Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.30-34
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    • 2006
  • Purpose: This study is to report the operating result of the Hospice Cyber Counselling Program for improving quality of lift for terminal patients and their families. Methods: This study was performed followed by counsellor training, building strategy of public relations, management, and evaluation of the effect in order. Results: 72 subjects visited our cyber homepage and became members for approximately 9 months from Oct. 2004 to July 2005; 17 subjects in their 20s (23.6%), 12 subjects in their 30s (16.7%), 17 subjects in their 40s (23.6%), and 13 subjects above 50s (18%). Classified by diagnose related group, cancer related disease consist of 90%. As for the relationship between contents of counselling and counselling applicants, families consist of 90% and self-applicants only 10%. Only 30 members used on-line counselling and their counselling frequency was just 35 times. Although counselling frequency and the number of members who used the counselling site were not high, they tend to contact with a counsellor continuously and use the site actively after the first counselling. Conclusion: Cyber counselling program for hospice was practically managed to improve quality of life for terminal patients and their families as a basic activity for hospice business activation. Basic public relations with regard to hospice business by mass media and the press should be performed continuously and the hospice training program is required for medical personnel to be continue.

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Comparison of Stress in General Farms and Animal Welfare Farms Using Feather Corticosterone Analysis (Feather corticosterone 분석을 통한 일반농장과 동물복지농장의 스트레스 비교)

  • Kim, Jong-Ryun;Choe, Ho-Seong;Shim, Kwan-Seob
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.32 no.9
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    • pp.706-711
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    • 2022
  • Broiler chickens are exposed to various stresses throughout their lives, and those stresses affect their well-being and meat quality. Therefore, the farm breeding system is critical for reducing stress in broilers and improving animal welfare. This study was conducted to evaluate the difference between general farms and animal welfare farms and to evaluate feather corticosterone as an index for measuring stress. Samples of 28-day-old broilers (blood, feathers, and muscle) were collected from slaughter-houses, and corticosterone, along with HSP70, glycogen, and L-lactate, were extracted from feathers and serum as indicators of broiler stress levels and energy metabolism. The analysis results confirmed a significantly (p<0.01) higher feather cortisone level in the general farm group than in the welfare farm group, but no significance was detected for serum corticosterone. HSP70 levels did not differ in muscles and feathers. Glycogen levels were significantly higher in the general farm group than in the welfare farm group (p<0.01), but L-lactate levels showed no difference. Our results suggest that feather corticosterone can be used as an indicator to evaluate stress differences between general farms and animal welfare farms and that long-term stress can be assessed.