• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.553-565
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• 2017

Structural modeling of unencapsulated ionic polymer metal composite (u-IPMC) actuators that are used for flapping the insect scale-flapping wing of micro air vehicles (FMAV) in dry environmental conditions is carried out. Structural modeling for optimization of design parameters for retention of water, maximize actuation performance and to study the influence of water activity on the actuation characteristics of u-IPMC is explored for use in FMAV. The influence of equivalent weight of Nafion polymer, cations, concentration of cations, pre-treatment procedures on retention of water of u-IPMCs and on actuation parameters, flapping angle, flexural stiffness and actuation displacement are investigated. IPMC designed with Nafion having equivalent weight 900-1100, pre-heated at $30^{\circ}C$ and with sodium as the cations is promising for optimum retention of water and actuation performance. The actuation parameters while in operation in dry and humid environment with varying water activity can be tuned to desirable frequency, deflection, flap angle and flexural stiffness by changing the water activity and operational temperature of the environment.

• BMB Reports
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.400-403
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• 2008

The insect baculovirus expression vector system (BEVS) is useful for producing biologically active recombinant proteins. However, the overexpressions of foreign proteins using this system often results in misfolded proteins and the formation of protein aggregates. To overcome this limitation, we developed a versatile baculovirus expression and secretion system using Bombyx mori protein disulfide isomerase (bPDI) as a fusion partner. bPDI gene fusion was found to improve the secretions and antibacterial activities of recombinant nuecin proteins. Thus, we conclude that bPDI gene fusion is a useful addition to BEVS for the large-scale production of bioactive recombinant proteins.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.49-62
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• 1987

Matsucoccus속(屬)은 세계(世界)의 소나무림(林)에 걸쳐 분포(分布)하고 있으며 이중 우리나라 전남지방(全南地方)에서 해송림(海松林)에 피해(被害)를 주는 솔껍질깍지벌레가 신종(新種)으로 밝혀져 M. thunbergianae로 명명(命名)하였다. 신종(新種)의 충태별(蟲態別) 형태(形態) 및 생활사(生活史)가 근연종(近緣種)과 비교(比較)되었는데 이는 M. matsumurae (Kuwana) 및 M. resinosae Bean & Godwin과 가장 형태(形態)가 비슷하였다. 본종(本種)은 1년(年) 1세대(世代) 발생(發生)하며 2영충(齡蟲)으로 월동(越冬)하는 반면(反面) M. matsumurae와 M. resinosae는 1년(年) 2세대(世代) 발생(發生)하며 1영충(齡蟲)으로 월동(越冬)한다. 1년(年) 2세대(世代) 이상(以上) 발생(發生)하는 종(種)들에 있어서 세대간(世代間)의 형태적(形態的) 차이(差異)도 언급되었다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.159-167
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• 2017

Historical wooden buildings in Korea are being damaged by Reticulitermes speratus kyushuensis Morimoto, a type of subterranean termite, and the scale of this damage is increasing gradually because of global warming. This study evaluated the ingestion toxicity of the phenylpyrazole insecticide fipronil to R. s. kyushuensis and its applicability as termite bait with the aim of controlling termite colonies more efficiently. An ingestion toxicity assessment was conducted and the $LT_{50}$ was determined to be 4.43 day at concentrations of 10 ppm, indicating a slow-acting effect; therefore, 10 ppm was selected as an appropriate dose. A field applicability assessment was conducted in which the number of foraging workers and the rate at which the termites fed decreased 2 weeks after baiting, and termite colony activity was no longer apparent after 4 weeks demonstrating the efficacy of fipronil at eliminating colonies. Taken together, these results, indicate that low-dose fipronil eliminated R. s. kyushuensis colonies faster than insect growth regulators; therefore, it is expected to be useful when trying to conserve historical wooden buildings.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.67-87
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• 2012

A dragonfly inspired flapping wing is investigated in this paper. The flapping wing is actuated from the root by a PZT-5H and PZN-7%PT single crystal unimorph in the piezofan configuration. The non-linear governing equations of motion of the smart flapping wing are obtained using the Hamilton's principle. These equations are then discretized using the Galerkin method and solved using the method of multiple scales. Dynamic characteristics of smart flapping wings having the same size as the actual wings of three different dragonfly species Aeshna Multicolor, Anax Parthenope Julius and Sympetrum Frequens are analyzed using numerical simulations. An unsteady aerodynamic model is used to obtain the aerodynamic forces. Finally, a comparative study of performances of three piezoelectrically actuated flapping wings is performed. The numerical results in this paper show that use of PZN-7%PT single crystal piezoceramic can lead to considerable amount of wing weight reduction and increase of lift and thrust force compared to PZT-5H material. It is also shown that dragonfly inspired smart flapping wings actuated by single crystal piezoceramic are a viable contender for insect scale flapping wing micro air vehicles.

• 생태와환경
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.71-77
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• 2021

Using data from flies collected with pitfall traps in 365 forests on a nationwide scale in Korea, the abundance and distribution changes of two families (Phoridae and Lauxaniidae) in Korean forests were predicted at the genus level according to two climate change scenarios: RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5. The most suitable temperature for the 17 major genera was estimated using a weighted average regression model. Stichillus and Anevrina displayed the lowest optimum temperature with 7.6℃ and 8.5℃ in annual mean temperature, respectively, whereas Chonocephalus had the highest optimum temperature with 12.1℃. Among thirty genera, seven genera (four from Phoridae and three from Lauxaniidae), which showed their abundance in a bell-type or linear pattern along the temperature gradient, were used for predicting the distribution changes according to the future climate change scenarios. All the taxa of this study are expected to decrease in abundance and distribution as a function of temperature increase. Moreover, cold-adapted taxa were found to be more affected than warm-adapted taxa.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제22권11호
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• pp.33-42
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• 2022

One of the most pressing socioeconomic problems confronting humanity on a worldwide scale is food security, particularly in light of the expanding population and declining land productivity. These causes have increased the number of people in the world who are at risk of starving and have caused the natural ecosystems to degrade at previously unheard-of speeds. Happily, the Internet of Things (IoT) development provides a glimmer of light for those worried about food security through smart agriculture-a development that is particularly relevant to automating food production operations in order to reduce labor expenses. When compared to conventional farming techniques, smart agriculture has the benefit of maximizing resource use through precise chemical input application and regulation of environmental factors like temperature and humidity. Farmers may make data-driven choices about the possibility of insect invasion, natural disasters, anticipated yields, and even prospective market shifts with the use of smart farming tools. The technical foundation of smart agriculture serves as a potential response to worries about food security. It is made up of wireless sensor networks and integrated cloud computing modules inside IoT.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.439-445
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• 2009

광릉 숲과 국립수목원내 전시원을 중심으로 1998년부터 2008년까지 11년간 총 291회 조사한 나비 조사 자료를 이용하여 나비군집의 종풍부도(종수)를 추정하였다. 선조사법으로 조사한 결과 112종 13,333개체의 나비가 관찰되었다. 종수누적곡선의 작성과 종수추정은 EstimatesS 프로그램을 이용하였다. 종수누적곡선은 291회 조사에서도 증가하여 미발견종이 남아 있음을 나타낸 반면, 7개 방법(ACE, ICE, Chao1, Chao2, Jack1, Jack2, Bootstrap)에 의한 종수추정곡선은 조사회수가 240-250회에 도달했을 때 안정된 값에 수렴하였다. 7개 방법에 의해 산정된 광릉의 나비종수는 120종부터 141종 사이였으며, 평균값은 128종이었다. 이에 반해 1958년 이래 보고된 과거조사자료를 취합하여 작성한 종목록은 148종이었는데, 최근의 나비상 변화의 분석결과를 토대로 나비 종수의 타당한 값을 검토하였다. 수목원내 전시원의 종풍부도가 자연림과 인공림 보다 높았고 자연림과 인공림 사이에서는 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 수목원내 전시원에는 상대적으로 숲에 비해 초지가 많고 서식처가 더 다양한 것이 나비군집의 종풍부도가 높아진 원인으로 판단하였다.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.538-543
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• 2013

여름철 절화 장미 재배 시 고온으로 인한 품질저하를 방지할 목적으로 분무기를 설치하여 기온의 변화와 절화 장미의 품질 및 병충해 발생 정도를 조사하였다. 그 결과, 분무처리 횟수가 증가할수록 일일 최고 온도가 떨어지는 효과가 있었으며, 5분 간격으로 10초간 처리했을 때 최고온도를 $6^{\circ}C$ 정도까지 떨어뜨리는 효과가 인정되었다. 그러나 이러한 온도저하 효과는 일일 최고온도가 $40^{\circ}C$ 이상이 되었을 때만 나타났다. 또한 분무처리는 장미의 초장과 생체중을 10-20%정도 촉진시키는 효과가 인정되었다. 다만, 분무처리에 의해 기형화 발생이 많아지고 절화수명이 대조구에 비해 오히려 짧아지는 등, 절화품질에는 부정적으로 작용하였다. 또한 파밤나방유충이나 깍지벌레와 같은 해충의 발생이 많아지는 부작용도 있었다. 따라서 여름 고온 시 온도저하 목적으로 분무를 사용하고자 할 때에는 $40^{\circ}C$ 이상의 고온 시에만 사용하는 것이 좋고, 해충의 발생이 심해질 수 있으므로 예방을 철저히 할 필요가 있다고 사료되었다.

• 농약과학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.411-418
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• 2013

솔껍질깍지벌레(Matsucoccus thunbergianae)는 우리나라 곰솔림의 주요 문제해충의 하나이다. 온수 추출한 7종류의 한약재 추출물(창출: Atractylodes lancea, 정향: Eugenia caryophyllata, 금은화: Lonicera japonica, 멀구슬: Melia azedarach, 사군자: Quisqualis indica, 고삼: Sophora flavescens, 포공영: Taraxacum mongolicum) 10배액을 이용하여 스프레이법으로 실내와 야외에서 솔껍질깍지벌레에 대한 살충활성을 조사하였다. 솔껍질깍지벌레의 발육단계에 따라 한약재 추출물의 효과는 다양하게 나타났다. 후약충에 대해서는 사군자의 보정사충율이 95.7%로 가장 높았으며 수컷 번데기에 대해서는 창출처리에서 51.3%로 가장 높았다. 암컷 성충에 대해서는 사군자와 창출 처리의 보정사충율이 가장 높았으나 다른 발육 단계에 비하여 40.0%의 낮은 효과를 보였다. 야외처리 시에는 사군자 처리가 솔껍질깍지벌레에 살충효과가 우수한 fenitrothion 50%EC와 유사한 효과를 보였다. 따라서 사군자는 솔껍질깍지벌레의 환경친화적 방제인자로 활용가능성이 있을 것으로 생각된다.