• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.767-775
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• 2023

This study was conducted to lay the foundation for considering the qualitative aspects of environmental resources by calculating the weight of each environmental resource to calculate the total amount of environmental resources in Jeju. By comparing and analyzing the results of the expert survey conducted in 2011 and the results of the expert survey conducted in 2011 and 2022, changes in experts' perceptions and implications over time were derived. In addition, based on the results of the recent survey, the weight according to the relative importance was calculated to lay the foundation for calculating the total amount of environmental resources in Jeju. The results of this study are expected to provide basic data necessary for the successful institutionalization of the total environmental resource system by providing a scientific basis for the calculation of the total environmental resource. As a result of comparing the survey conducted in 2011 to the survey conducted in 2022 to establish a total environmental resource management plan in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, there was a difference in the relative importance of the environmental resource category. Although the ranking between categories did not change, it was confirmed that the relative importance of the natural and local resource environment decreased and the relative importance of the living environment field increased significantly. Over time, the importance of plants and wildlife increased, the importance of landscapes and topographic geology decreased, the importance of wetlands and caves increased, and the importance of Gotjawal, natural monuments, and cultural history decreased. In the living environment category, the importance of water pollution increased significantly, and in the humanities and social environment category, the importance of population increased and the importance of industry decreased. It is judged that most changes in item importance are largely influenced by changes in the background of the times and overall perception. It was confirmed that the importance of plants, wildlife, wetlands, and caves with relatively high awareness and the importance of water pollution, which is emerging as a regional problem, have all increased significantly due to structural problems of population age.

• 현장농수산연구지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.39-43
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• 2024

Little research has been done on investigating the specific characteristics of Jeju Ponies (Korean native horse) and Jeju Pony crossbreds. The authors performed evaluation of skin thickness of the skin of these breeds (n=205) at Jeju Race Park as a way of find of hippological difference. Results of this study showed that the Jeju Pony's skin were thicker than the Jeju Pony crossbred. The male's skin were thicker than the female's skin in two breeds respectively. Especially, in the Jeju Pony show significant differences (P < 0.05). In Jeju Pony crossbreds, as the skin thickness were thinner with age increase. 2-year-old group's skin significantly thinner than 3 and over 4-year-old groups. However, the Jeju Pony's skin were not significantly different by age. In conclusion, the authors thought that causes of the difference of the breeds were origin and genetic differences among the horse and the pony. Furthermore, the modified umbilical herniorrhaphy with rubber rings must be used cautiously in the Jeju Pony. It should be taken into account the animals' skin thickness when the leather goods created by using their skin.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.221-234
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• 2023

This study was conducted to develop a habitat assessment system for the endangered wildlife II Kirengeshoma koreana Nakai through in-depth interviews with experts based on field surveys and environmental characteristics through spatial data analysis and literature research. Evaluation factors were selected based on the survey results of 31 variables for 23 K. koreana habitats. Afterwards, the importance and evaluation range for each assessment factor were selected. The selection of survey variables, assessment factors, importance of each factor and assessment range was conducted through in-depth interviews with experts at each stage. As a result, the assessment factors and importance were 16% for precipitation of the wettest month, 10% for vegetation zone, 12% for vegetation type, 10% for crown canopy vitality, 14% for tree layer coverage, 13% for drainage grade, 12% for soil depth, and 13% for distance to stream including dry stream. This study provides basic ecological information and a habitat assessment system for K. koreana habitats. Therefore, it can be used as primary data for preparing an endangered wildlife conservation policy, preparing a habitat improvement plan, and selecting an alternative habitat.

• Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.253-258
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• 2024

Purpose: The immunogenicity of vaccines containing the canine adenovirus (CAdV) type 2 (CAdV-2) variant has not yet been reported. We prepared a novel inactivated CAdV-2 variant vaccine using the CAV2232-41 strain, and evaluated its safety and immunogenicity in raccoon dogs. Materials and Methods: The growth kinetics of CAV2232-41 were determined using Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) cells. The nucleotide sequences of CAV2232 and CAV2232-41 were determined by next-generation sequencing. To generate the CAdV-2 variant vaccine, CAV2232-41 propagated in the MDCK cells was inactivated with 0.1% formaldehyde. Two vaccines were prepared by blending inactivated CAV2232-41 with Cabopol and Rehydragel adjuvants. Safety and immunogenicity of the CAV2232C and CAV2232R vaccines were evaluated in guinea pigs. Safety and immunogenicity of the CAV2232C vaccine were also evaluated in raccoon dogs. The virus neutralizing antibody (VNA) titer against CAV2232-41 was measured in sera collected from immunized guinea pigs and raccoon dogs. Results: CAV2232-41 showed the highest viral titer on days 4-6 post-inoculation and had a deletion in the E3 gene, which was confirmed as a CAdV-2 variant. Guinea pigs inoculated with CAV2232C showed slightly higher VNA titers than those inoculated with CAV2232R 2 weeks after booster vaccination. Raccoon dogs immunized with the CAV2232C vaccine developed high mean VNA titers, while non-vaccinated raccoon dogs were antibody-negative. Conclusion: The CAV2232C vaccine is safe and induces a protective VNA titer in raccoon dogs.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.252-260
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• 2015

본 논문은 ICRP103 환경방호를 대비하여 국내에서 개발된 야생동식물 선량평가 코드 K-BIOTA의 기술적 배경 및 적용 사례를 기술한다. K-BIOTA는 스크리닝(screening) 선량평가(Level 1&2)와 부지 특성적 상세평가(Level 3)의 3단계의 단계적 평가방법을 적용한다. 스크리닝 단계평가는 상세평가의 필요성 여부를 판단하기 위한 예비적 평가 단계로 개별적인 생물종보다는 동식물을 그룹별로 구분하여 평가한다. Level 1 평가는 스크리닝 목적의 참조준위로부터 유도된 최대환경매체농도 값과 실제 환경매체농도 값의 비교로부터 위험도 지표(risk quotient)를 계산한다. Level 1 평가 결과 위험도 지표가 1보다 작으면 생태계의 건전성이 유지된다는 결론과 함께 평가를 종료하고, 1 보다 크면 동식물 그룹별로 평균적인 전이계수나 평형분배계수 값을 적용하여 조금 더 실제적인 Level 2 평가를 수행한다. 따라서 Level 2 평가가 Level 1 평가보다 덜 보수적이다. Level 2평가에서 위험도지표가 1 보다 작으면 생태계의 건전성이 유지된다는 결론을 내리고 평가를 종료하고, 1보다 크면 Level 3 평가를 수행한다, Level 3 평가는 부지 특성적 데이터를 고려하는 상세평가단계로, 동식물 그룹별 평가 대신 부지 대표적 동식물에 대한 개별적 선량평가를 수행하며, 대표적 동식물의 종류 및 크기, 거주인자, 전이계수, 평형분배계수에 대한 부지 특성적인 값을 사용한다. 또한 Level 3 평가 단계에서는 전이계수, 평형분배계수, 환경매체농도 (토양농도 또는 물의 농도)에 대한 개별 동식물의 피폭 선량률에 대한 불확실도 분석을 선택적으로 수행할 수 있다. 적용 가능한 확률밀도함수는 정규분포, 로그정규분포, 균일분포, 지수분포의 4가지이다. 국제원자력기구의 EMRAS II (Environmental Modeling for Radiation Safety) 모델 시나리오 비교 공동연구에 참가하여 K-BIOTA의 적용성을 검증하였다. 그 결과로 K-BIOTA는 다양한 오염 환경에서 거주하는 야생동식물의 방사선 영향을 평가하는데 유용함이 입증되었다.

• Advances in environmental research
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.179-202
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• 2013

Bisphenol A and other alkylphenols are widely used in plastic and other industrial consumer products. Release of these compounds into the aquatic environment during their manufacture, use and disposal has been a great scientific and public concern due to their toxicity at high concentrations and endocrine disrupting effects at low concentration on aquatic wildlife and human beings. This paper reviews the published data and researches on the environmental occurrence, distribution, health effects and analytical techniques of bisphenol A and alkylphenols. The aim is to provide an overview of the current understanding about bisphenol A and alkylphenols in the environment and the difficulties faced today in order to establish standard and systematic environmental analysis and assessment process for these endocrine disruptor compounds.

• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.65-68
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• 1999

In December-January of 1996-1997 and 1997-1998, information was gathered about vertical distribution of foraging sites of tits in 34 flocks in coniferous and deciduous forests. There was a significant effect of forest type on the distribution of foraging sites of each species. Habitat was classified into 5 height layers vertically: ground, bushes (usually＜1.5 m, up to 3 m), tree layer 1 (up to 1/3 of tree height), tree layer 2 (1/3-2/3 tree height). and tree layer 3 (＞2/3 tree height). There were differences among species: great tit (Parus major) foraged mostly on the ground, coal tit (P. ater) and long-tailed tit (Acrocephalus caudatus) - on the highest tree layer, marsh tit (P. palustris) was often seen on bushes, and varied tit (P. varius) - in tree layer 2. Smaller species used upper and outer parts of trees. suggesting that, like in most other similar studies. larger dominant species prevented smaller species from using inner parts of trees.

• Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.162-168
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• 2016

본 연구는 국내의 대표적 로드킬 동물인 고라니 (Hydropotes inermis)의 연간 로드킬 발생건수를 추정하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 국내의 도로 통계와 로드킬 통계 자료를 분석하고, 국외의 사슴류 로드킬 발생건수에 관한 추정 사례를 검토하여 국내의 고라니 로드킬 추정 방법에 적용하였다. 연구결과 국내에서 고라니 로드킬은 연간 최소 6만 건 이상 발생하는 것으로 추정되었다.

• 대한원격탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한원격탐사학회 2003년도 Proceedings of ACRS 2003 ISRS
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• pp.15-17
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• 2003

One of the most serious problems that the world is facing is the loss of biodiversity and habitats as a result of environmental degradation. There are several strategies to protect the habitats and biodiversity within a certain region such as establishing protected areas; monitoring the remaining forests and managing the landscape within limits have been employed. In this study, Predicted Habitat Distribution Model (simple spatial modeling) was developed using vegetation types, land use and land cover, DEM, slope, drainage, roads, human settlement areas and minimum habitat requirements of each species. Then, based on the checklist of presence and absence of each species, the final habitat maps for selected endangered species are generated. Integration of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) has proven a very effective tool to generate wildlife habitat maps at various levels. An effecting mapping could be performed based on satellite remote sensing and modeling biodiversity indicators in GIS.

• 기술사
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.46-50
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• 2011

Wind energy, as an alternative to fossil fuels, is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean, and produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation. However, the construction of wind farms is not universally welcomed because of their visual impact, competing land use, comprising human health impacts, building and crop damage, loss of amenities and ecological impact, impact on wildlife, danger to birds, safety hazard, aesthetics and noise. Offshore wind power, in particular, offers a huge potential to generate clean energy. However, the envisaged massive expansion of wind farms in oceans is already causing severe environmental conflicts. Wind farms cause further harm to already threatened oceans. Wind power has negligible fuel costs, but a high capital cost. The expansion of climate-friendly wind energy use both onshore and offshore can only be successful it the legal and organizational conditions undergo some clear improvements.