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Community structure and distribution of ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) in Sobaeksan National Park, Korea

  • Hong, EuiJeong;Kim, Youngjin;Jeong, Jong-Chul;Kang, Seung-Ho;Jung, Jong-Kook;Suk, Sang-Wook
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.125-131
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    • 2017
  • The ground beetles collected during the investigation period were nine subfamilies, 24 genera, 51 species, and 3504 ground beetles. Species richness was high in Pterostichinae has 24 species (47%), Harpalinae nine species (17.6%), Carabinae six species (11.8%), and Lebiinae three species (5.9%). Overall dominant species was Synuchus agonus, and dominance index was 0.361. Synuchus agonus was investigated as the dominant species in both Namcheon Valley and Geumseon Valley. Regarding subdominant species, it was Synuchus nitidus (52 individuals, 12.6%) and Synuchus cycloderus (52 individuals, 12.6%) in the order in Namcheon Valley, and it was Pterostichus orientalis orientalis (660 individuals, 21.3%) and Pterostichus audax (378 individuals, 12.2%) in the order in Geumseon Valley. Total species diversity index of ground beetles in Sobaeksan National Park was 2.917. By area, the number of collected ground beetles was smaller in Namcheon Valley than in Geumseon Valley. Sobaeksan National Park is located at the boundary of northern and southern parts in Korea and is a very important place in terms of geography and climate. Sobaeksan has been designated as a national park, and its ecosystem is relatively preserved well. If continuous investigation of basic data for ground beetles is conducted through long-term monitoring, the data can be used as key data to research mutual relationship with organisms, effects by climate change, and ecosystem change depending on human activities.

Stress Spectrum Algorithm Development for Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis and Experiment for Aircraft Wing Structure (항공기 주익구조물의 피로균열 진전 해석 및 실험을 위한 응력 스펙트럼 알고리즘 개발)

  • Chun, Young Chal;Jang, Yun Jung;Chung, Tae Jin;Kang, Ki Weon
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.39 no.12
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    • pp.1281-1286
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    • 2015
  • Fatigue cracks can be generated in aircraft as a result of the cumulative time spent during flight operations, which can extend for long periods of time and cover a variety of missions. If a crack occurs in an aircraft's main spar, it can generate many problems, including a lift time reduction. To solve this problem, it was necessary to perform an analysis of fatigue crack growth in the fatigue critical locations. Much time and expense is involved in generating the stress needed for a crack propagation analysis over a long period of time to obtain the amount of data required for an actual aircraft. In this paper, an algorithm is developed that can calculate the spectrum of stress over a long period of time for a mission by the Southwest Research Institute, which is based on the short-time load factor data produced using the peak-valley cycle counting method.

Application of Slow-Freezing Cryopreservation Method for the Conservation of Diverse Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Genotypes

  • Zhao Mei-Ai;Dhital Shambhu P.;Fang Yi-Lan;Khu Dong-Man;Song Ye-Su;Park Eung-Jun;Kang Chang-Won;Lim Hak-Tae
    • Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.183-186
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    • 2005
  • Cryopreservation has been recognized as a practical and efficient tool for the long-term storage of vegetatively propagated plants. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of slow-freezing techniques on the cryopreservation of potato. In vitro plantlets of the potato genotypes of 'Atlantic', 'Superior’, 'Namseo', 'J138', and 'CTO5-5' were cold acclimated, and the excised axillary buds were precultured, osmoprotected, exposed to plant vitrification solution, frozen slowly to $-40^{\circ}C$ and then rapidly plunged into liquid nitrogen, thawed and finally plated on the regeneration medium. It was found that the higher the sucrose concentrations in the subculture medium of donor plantlets, the higher the survival rates of shoot tips after cryopreservation, and the highest survival (20%) was observed in the medium added with 0.25 M sucrose. As for the effect of cooling, $0.3^{\circ}C/min$ cooling speed showed the highest survival (25%). Different varieties showed different responses over different cryopreservation treatments. Survival rate was increased by slow-freezing technique method as compared with that of the basic cryopreservation method of vitrification alone in the diverse potato genotypes. Leaf and tuber morphologies of potatoes regenerated after cryopreservation using slow freezing technique were similar to those derived from the in vitro stock plantlets.

Feasibility of EPIC to Assess Long-Term Water Quality Impacts for a Fast Growing Cottonwood Bioenergy Crop (Bioenergy작물인 Cottonwood의 재배가 수질에 미치는 장기적인 영향을 평가하기 위한 EPIC모델의 적용 가능성 점토)

  • Choi J. D.;Engel B. A.;Tolbert V. R.;Bock B. R.;Thornton F. C.;Pettry D.;Schoenholts S.
    • KCID journal
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.20-30
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    • 1999
  • 화석연료의 고갈에 대비한 대체에너지 개발의 일환으로 미국의 에너지성과 TVA는 속성수인 Cottonwood를 재배하여 에너지화 하는 연구를 하고 있다. 미시시피주 Stoneville에 0.365ha 크기의 시험포 6개를 설치하고 Cottonwood와 Cotton을 재배하며 환경영향을 평가하기 위하여 유출량, 부유물질(TSS), 질산성 질소($NO_3-N$, 총인(T-P) 등의 수질인자를 모니터링하고 있다. 본 연구는 EPIC 모델이

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R&D Sustainability of Biotech Start-ups in Financial Risk

  • Fujiwara, Takao
    • Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.625-645
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    • 2018
  • This paper's objective is to draw a decision guideline to continue research and development (R&D) investments in biotech start-ups facing the "Valley of Death" syndrome - a long negative profit period during a financial crisis. The data include financial indices as Net income, Revenues, Total stockholders' equity, Cash & equivalents, and R&D expenses of 18 major biotech companies (nine in negative profit and nine positive, in FY2008) and 15 major pharmaceutical corporations as benchmarks both in FY2008 and in FY2016 derived from the US SEC Database, EDGAR. A first methodology dealing with real options analysis assumes Total stockholders' equity as a growth option. And a second methodology, Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) analysis, is applied to test the probability relationship between the Total stockholders' equity and the R&D expenses in these three groups. This study confirms that Total stockholders' equity can play the role of a call option to support continuing R&D investments even in negative profits.

Study of Avifauna and Habitat Preference and Management from Manbokdae to Siribong in Baekdudaegan (백두대간 만복대-시리봉 구간의 조류상과 서식지 선호도 및 관리방안에 관한 연구)

  • 백운기;이한수;김인규;한성우;이시완;송민정;이준우
    • Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.409-420
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    • 2003
  • The avifauna of from Manbokdae to Siribong in Jiri Mountain part of Baekdudaegan, was surveyed from May to November, 2002. In total, we observed 901 birds, and they were consisted of 49 species,23 families and 7 orders. The largest number of birds were observed in valley and followed by in low ridge, Road, Agricultural area and high ridge. The dominant species were Great Tit (Parus major) and then Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla), Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus), Black-billed Magpie (Pica pica) and Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus). The highest species diversity index was 2.85 at low ridge(846m), and the lowest was 1.83 at high ridge(1,433m). In this study, the valley is the most important area for the habitat of birds and followed by the low ridge and agricultural area. Thus, to decide the management required area of Baekdudaegan, it should include valley and nearby lowland as well as ridge area. Moreover, there should be some sort of restriction of vehicle usage when a road cross or close to the Baekdudaegan.

Integrated Study on the Factors Influencing Sustainable Innovation Cluster of Pangyo Techno Valley (판교테크노벨리의 지속가능한 혁신 클러스터 영향요인에 관한 통합연구)

  • Park, Jeong Sun;Park, Sang Hyeok;Hong, Sung Sin
    • Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.71-94
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    • 2020
  • Korea's innovation cluster policy has been implemented since 2005 with the goal of balanced regional development. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors affecting the sustainability of innovative cluster tenants by using Pangyo Techno Valley as an example. Pangyo Techno Valley was established under the leadership of the local government (Gyeonggi-do) rather than the central government and it is called "Silicon Valley of Korea" and "Asia Silicon Valley" and is becoming more representative. The growing number of companies in Pangyo Techno Valley decreased in 2017 compared to 2016. This is because Pangyo Techno Valley's business ecosystem will change from 2019. In this paper, quantitative and qualitative studies were conducted to investigate the influencing factors. Quantitative research was conducted based on the survey and qualitative research was applied through interviews. The quantitative research examined the factors affecting the sustainability of Pangyo Techno Valley, and the qualitative research examined the specific reasons and additional factors for the quantitative research results. The quantitative results showed that factors affecting sustainability in terms of changes in corporate internal conditions, human and physical infrastructure, cooperation and synergy, and occupancy patterns. The specific reason for the impact appeared in the qualitative research process. The support category of local governments did not show any significant factors in quantitative research. In addition, qualitative research suggested 'Good image of Pangyo Techno Valley' as the category that has the greatest impact on sustainability. It is shown that companies are passive and expect the role of local governments in activating cooperation network in Pangyo Techno Valley. In this paper, based on the results of the study, Pangyo Techno Valley is presented with a realistic plan based on real estate issues and an ideal plan with a long-term perspective.

Experimental and numerical study on the collapse failure of long-span transmission tower-line systems subjected to extremely severe earthquakes

  • Tian, Li;Fu, Zhaoyang;Pan, Haiyang;Ma, Ruisheng;Liu, Yuping
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.513-522
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    • 2019
  • A long-span transmission tower-line system is indispensable for long-distance electricity transmission across a large river or valley; hence, the failure of this system, especially the collapse of the supporting towers, has serious impacts on power grids. To ensure the safety and reliability of transmission systems, this study experimentally and numerically investigates the collapse failure of a 220 kV long-span transmission tower-line system subjected to severe earthquakes. A 1:20 scale model of a transmission tower-line system is constructed in this research, and shaking table tests are carried out. Furthermore, numerical studies are conducted in ABAQUS by using the Tian-Ma-Qu material model, the results of which are compared with the experimental findings. Good agreement is found between the experimental and numerical results, showing that the numerical simulation based on the Tian-Ma-Qu material model is able to predict the weak points and collapse process of the long-span transmission tower-line system. The failure of diagonal members at weak points constitutes the collapse-inducing factor, and the ultimate capacity and weakest segment vary with different seismic wave excitations. This research can further enrich the database for the seismic performance of long-span transmission tower-line systems.

The Square-Plus Flap: A Modification to Release Long Postburn Scar Contractures

  • Mahmoud A. Hifny;Rei Ogawa
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.51 no.1
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    • pp.126-129
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    • 2024
  • The square flap method has been successful in releasing contracture bands at various body regions. However, the original square flap method alone may not be efficient in releasing long contracture bands. We, therefore, proposed an extended design to the traditional design, which is called the "square-plus flap." A 4-year-old girl presented with a postburn web-like contracture band over the right axilla. We marked a square flap technique at the center of the contracture band and then two additional Z-plasties were placed on both edges of the flap. After the release and securing of the square flap, the adjacent distal Z-plasty was then transposed and sutured in their new locations. We do not need to incise the proximal Z-plasty as we could achieve complete relaxation of the contracture band. This novel modification can be added to the plastic surgeon's armamentarium for releasing long postburn contracture bands involving distinct body regions.

Identification of Priority Pollutants in Shihwa-Banwol Techno Valley Area for Management of Environmental Health (시화.반월산업단지 인근지역의 환경보건 관리를 위한 우선관리대상 오염물질 선정에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Jung-Kon;Park, Yoon-Suk;Paek, Do-Myung;Choi, Kyung-Ho
    • Journal of Environmental Policy
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.33-56
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    • 2007
  • Use of chemicals has greatly increased along with development of human civilization. Concerns about potential effects of chemicals on human health and environment have also grown accordingly. Due to the enormous number of chemicals being used, however, it is neither practical nor feasible to regulate all the chemicals. Therefore, it is necessary to identify chemicals that deserve more immediate attention, based on the effects on receptors to be protected. This study was initiated by the need for developing management policies for Shihwa-Banwol Techno Valley and its vicinities of korea, where complaints and concerns on environmental contamination have been raised for long time. This study to identifies major chemicals that deserve most immediate attention in environmental health management in this area. For this purpose, the study employed CHEMS-1(Chemical Hazard Evaluation for Management Strategies), and used chemical data from Toxics Release Inventory(TRI) and environmental contamination data from the environmental pollution monitoring network. Top priority pollutants identified in Shihwa-Banwol Techno Valley area were metals and volatile organic compounds, such as dichloromethane, trichloroethylene, diazinon, tetrachloroethylene, chromium compounds, tin compounds, chloroacetic acid, ethyl acetate, and zinc compounds, in an order of decreasing importance. An evaluation of physicochemical properties of the priority chemicals and the environmental pollution monitoring network database in Shihwa-Banwol Techno Valley suggested that the media that are of potential concern would be the atmosphere and aquatic environment.

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