• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.265-275
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• 2012

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution patterns and exposure concentrations of biological hazards in waste handling industries. Methods: We selected 3 recyclable waste sorting plants(RWS), 2 food recycling plants(FR), 1 landfill area(LA) and 1 waste incineration plant(WI). Total airborne bacteria and fungi were measured with single stage impactor and gelatin filters. Endotoxin and glucan were measured with polycarbonate filters in total and respirable dust. Results: The geometric mean of airborne bacterial concentration was the highest in FR($3,273CFU/m^3$), followed by LA, RWS, and WI as 1,334, 934, and $860CFU/m^3$. The fungal concentrations were 6,031, 5,052, 3,307, and $713CFU/m^3$ in RWS, WI, FR, and LA, respectively. By process, WI pit showed the highest concentrations of bacteria, fungi, and endotoxin, followed by inside of bulldozer in LA. The indoor to outdoor ratios of bacteria, fungi, endotoxin and glucan were 2.3, 4.0, 2.3, and 5.0 in RWS, 29.5, 4.9, 7.6, and 5.0 in FR, 5.3, 8.7, 26.8, and 9.5 in WI, respectively. Conclusions: We found that biological hazards, specifically bacteria in FR, fungi in RWS and endotoxin in WI pit and bulldozer at LA, should be controlled to prevent worker's respiratory diseases.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제22권10호
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• pp.214-222
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• 2022

In these proceedings, we will address the problem of air pollution on the premises of the Cement factory SHARRCEM L.L.C. in Hani Elezit in the Republic of Kosovo respectively around the clinker cooler, rotary kiln, and raw material mill. By air pollution, we mean the introduction of chemicals, particles, or other harmful materials into the atmosphere which in one way or another causing damage to the development of plants and organisms. Air pollution occurs when certain substances are released into the air, which depending on the quantitative level, can be harmful to human health, animals, and the environment in general. The analysis of air shows the influence of the extractive and processing industry on the chemical composition of air. Parameters analyzed though under control such as the case of carbon dioxide, due to the increasing production capacity of cement, the production of hundreds of thousands of cubic meters of CO₂ gas made CO₂ production a concern. With the purchase of the latest technology by the SHARCEM Factory in Hani Elezit, the amount of air pollution has been reduced and the allowed parameters of environmental pollution have been kept under control. Air pollutants are introduced into the atmosphere from various sources which change the composition of the atmosphere and affect the biotic environment.The concentration of air pollutants depends not only on the quantities that are emitted from the sources of air pollution but also on the ability of the atmosphere to absorb or disperse these emissions. Sources of air pollutants include vehicles, industry, indoor sources, and natural resources. There are some natural pollutants, such as natural fog, particles from volcanic eruptions, pollen grains, bacteria, and so on.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.23-35
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• 2022

Recently, passengers using public transport are concerned about the effects of COVID-19 and fine dust. Therefore, from February 2020 to February 2021, we investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected even after disinfection in 55 public transportation places visited by confirmed patients in Seoul. 34 air samples and 702 object surface samples were collected and tested with RT-PCR, one surface sample was positive. In addition, preemptive investigations were conducted in 22 subway trains that passengers were being on board at that time. 1,018 preemptive tests were performed, and all were negative. Although PM-2.5 is dangerous in itself, it can be a potential carrier of viruses. It seemed that a solution was needed as one line continuously exceeded the criteria of PM-2.5. Through this study, it is judged that cluster infection in public transportation can be prevented if efforts to reduce the concentration of fine dust, appropriate disinfection management, and personal disinfection such as wearing a mask in public transportations.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.99-108
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• 2010

지열냉방시스템을 분만돈사에 적용하여 냉방효과 및 분만돈과 자돈의 생산성을 조사하였다. 처리구는 지열냉방돈사와 관행돈사로 2개로 나누였으며, 돈사당 각각 모돈 48두씩를 수용하여 하절기 4주간 시험을 실시하였다. 시험결과, 외부기온이 $33.0^{\circ}C$ 이상으로 더운 날에는 냉방을 위한 지하수 순환량이 많이 소요되어 최고기온과 지하수 순환량이 아주 밀접한 정의 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 지열냉방 돈사의 온 습도 변화의 경우 최고기온은 관행돈사에 비하여 낮게 유지되고, 최저기온도 많이 떨어지지 않아 일교차가 훨씬 적었다. 미세먼지 입자가 상대적으로 큰 PM 10은 지열냉방돈사가 관행돈사에 비하여 최고 61.4% (111.1 vs 42.9) 까지 감소되었다. 그러나 작은 입자의 분진은 오히려 지열 냉방구에서 약간 높은 경향이었다. 암모니아가스 배출량의 경우 지열냉방돈사는 관행돈사에 비하여 유의하게 (p<0.05) 감소하였다. 총 3회에 걸쳐 측정된 임신돈의 호흡수는 지열냉방돈사에서 유의적으로 (p<0.05) 감소하였고, 에피네프린과 노르에피네프린 호르몬의 경우에 지열냉방돈사에서 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 이유시 체중은 지열 냉방돈사가 관행돈사에 비하여 유의적으로 (p<0.05) 증가하였으며, 여름철 모돈의 사료 섭취량은 관행돈사에서 유의적으로(p<0.05) 감소하였다. 따라서 지열냉방시스템은 여름철 분만사의 온 습도를 낮게 유지시킬 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 분진, 암모니아 가스 발생량 빛 모돈의 호흡수 감소에 영향을 주어 모돈과 포유자돈의 생산성을 개선시킬 수 있다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.89-98
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• 2023

Background: Organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs) are a group of chemical substances used in building materials and plastic products to suppress or mitigate the combustion of materials. Although OPFRs are generally used in mixed form, information on their mixture toxicity is quite scarce. Objectives: This study aims to elucidate the toxicity and determine the types of interaction (e.g., synergistic, additive, and antagonistic effect) of OPFRs mixtures. Methods: Nine organophosphorus flame retardants, including TEHP (tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate) and TDCPP (tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate), were selected based on indoor dust measurement data in South Korea. Nine OPFRs were exposed to the luminescent bacteria Aliivibrio fischeri for 30 minutes and the human hepatocyte cell line HepG2 for 48 hours. Chemicals with significant toxicity were only used for mixture toxicity tests in HepG2. In addition, the observed EC_x values were compared with the predicted toxicity values in the CA (concentration addition) prediction model, and the MDR (model deviation ratio) was calculated to determine the type of interaction. Results: Only four chemicals showed significant toxicity in the luminescent bacteria assays. However, EC₅₀ values were derived for seven out of nine OPFRs in the HepG2 assays. In the HepG2 assays, the highest to lowest EC₅₀ were in the order of the molecular weight of the target chemicals. In the further mixture tests, most binary mixtures show additive interactions except for the two combinations that have TPhP (triphenyl phosphate), i.e., TPhP and TDCPP, and TPhP and TBOEP (tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate). Conclusions: Our data shows OPFR mixtures usually have additivity; however, more research is needed to find out the reason for the synergistic effect of TPhP. Also, the mixture experimental dataset can be used as a training and validation set for developing the mixture toxicity prediction model as a further step.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.25-34
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• 2012

1. 돈사의 유형별 시간대에 따른 공기품질의 변화패턴을 알아본 결과 돈사 실내의 온 습도, 먼지농도, 실내기체의 조성 등이 주간과 야간의 편차가 크게 나타났으며, 대부분의 돈사는 주간시간대인 12:00경의 실내 환경조건이 가장 양호하였고 00:00~06:00 사이의 공기조성이 가장 불량한 것으로 나타났다. 2. 돈사의 유형별 공기품질이 양호한 곳은 임신돈사와 분만돈사였으며, 불량한 돈사는 육성돈사와 비육돈사 이었다. 공기의 품질이 양호하였던 임신돈사의 경우, 슬러리 형태로서 분과 뇨의 분리가 잘 이루어진 결과였으며, 분만돈사의 경우는 돈사당 사육두수에 비하여 포유자돈의 배설량이 적었기 때문이었다. 반면, 공기품질이 불량한 육성돈사 및 비육돈사는 분뇨배설량이 많을 뿐 아니라 분뇨의 적체시간이 긴 구조적 특성이 작용한 결과였다. 또한 분만돈사의 경우, 심야시간대인 00:00 부터 06:00 사이에 일산화탄소와 이산화탄소의 함량이 크게 증가하는 현상을 보였는데 이것은 이 시간대의 공기품질이 자돈폐사율의 증가요인이 될 수 있음을 시사한다. 3. 그러므로 돈사의 환경을 개선하려면, 실내 악취발생을 최소화할 수 있는 시설구조, 적합한 사육밀도의 조절 및 자동감지 환기 시설 등이 매우 중요한 요소라고 하겠다.