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Effectiveness Analysis of Constructed Washland : (2) Economic Valuation (천변저류지 조성에 따른 효과분석 : (2) 경제적 가치 평가)

  • Yoo, Byung Kook;Kwak, Jae Won;Kim, Hung Soo;Kim, Jae Guen
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.30 no.1B
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    • pp.23-31
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    • 2010
  • The previous researches on washland construction have focused on the flood control effect or flow discharge change. In spite of the previous studies, the washland construction has lacks of representing its reasonable value and effects. Therefore, this study tried to perform the economic value analysis based on flood damage reduction, water quality improvement, ecological effectiveness, and socio-cultural effect for the washland construction plan in Topyeong-cheon basin in Changyeong-gun, Gyeongnam. The results of value analysis showed the economic value of about 87.6 billion won was estimated and this could contribute to the realization of the effect and importance of washland construction.

A Study on the Status of Defect of Landscape Trees Its Improvement Plan at the Apartment Complex (공동주거단지 조경식재공사의 하자실태와 개선방안 연구)

  • Kim, Y.H.;Kwon, Y.H.
    • Journal of Practical Agriculture & Fisheries Research
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.101-111
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    • 2008
  • As the quality of life improves, people want to live in more pleasant environment with beautiful trees, clean air and water. They are keenly interested in environmental issues as well as living environment of apartment which is a trademark of modern life. With this situation, the function and roles of landscaping trees have been recognized as a critical factor to improve living environment. As people have asked for more demands on those trees, it has raised more issues on the defect of trees and is required the solution to those issues. So, the purpose of this study was to survey the reasons of defects and find out those solutions. The data on defects in 1990s was referenced to the reports issued by SH Corporation in 1994 and 1997. The data on defects in 2000s are collected from March, 2006 to May 2006 based on the survey for apartments already constructed by Korea Housing Corporation. The results of the survey were shown that, in the year of 1994, landscaping trees causing high rate of defects were Acer buergerianum (92%), Pinus densiflora(85.7%), Celtis sinensis(80%), Cydonia sinensis(75%) and Diospyros kaki(66.6%), and in the year of 1997, landscaping trees causing high rate of defect were Ziziphus jujuba(100%), Cornus alba(65.2%), Diospyros kaki(60%), Thuja occidentalis(60%), and Metasequoia glyptostroboides(42%). And, in the year of 2006, landscaping trees causing high rate of defect were Sophora japonica(100%), Taxus cuspidata(80%), Magnoila quinquepeta (75%), Acer palmatum(62.5%) and Ginkgo biloba(50%). Because the reasons of defects were various according to the conditions including the climate, location, time and landscaping trees carried into the work area, we present the problems and solutions to those defects. Since the landscaping trees are living creatures, the factors of defects were various and complicated according to the site condition. So, in the period of warranty, contractor should designate the tree manger who can recognize the situation and take suitable action within timely manner.

Analysis of Meat Quality for Hanwoo Beef using Machine Learning (기계학습을 이용한 한우고기 품질 분석)

  • Lee, Woongsup
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2022.10a
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    • pp.450-452
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    • 2022
  • Recently, various machine learning algorithms have been actively applied to the field of livestock research, including genetic analysis, and have drawn noteworthy results. In this study, the statistical characteristics of meat color, hydrogen ion concentration, water holding capacity (WHC), shear force, and grilling loss that affect the quality of Hanwoo beef are examined using the Hanwoo beef data collected in various environments. Moreover, the prediction of meat quality is also investigated using the two machine learning algorithms, which are linear regression and regression tree. Analysis results show that meat color has the most significant effect on WHC, which determines the tenderness of beef, and hydrogen ion concentration significantly influences shear force and grilling loss. Through this study, we can confirm the applicability of machine learning algorithms in the research on the quality of Hanwoo beef. In addition, this study can also be applied to the prediction and improvement of the quality of Hanwoo beef.

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Possibility of Jack Bean (Canavalia ensiformis) Cropping System in Southern Regions of Korea

  • Jaehee Jeong;Yeoung-Hoon Lee;Eom-Ji Hwang;Tae-Joung Ha;Youjin Park
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Crop Science Conference
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    • 2022.10a
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    • pp.147-147
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    • 2022
  • Various types of cropping systems have been developed, such as a highly profitable cropping system, and there is a need to develop for each region. Jack bean [Canavalia ensiformis (L.)] is widely consumed for tea in which young seedpods are dried, roasted, and boiled in water. Jack bean is rich in histidine and urease that improve allergic rhinitis and they are effective in alleviating inflammation. Thus, young dried and roasted seedpods are very profitable. However, only 'young pods (soft, pre-swelling)' should be used for tea processing according to the 'Food Code' (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety). Therefore, the pods to be harvested were set based on a length of more than 20 cm and a thickness of less than 2 cm. In the southern region of Korea, onion and garlic are grown as primary crops in winter. Therefore, the possibility of a cropping system linked with Jack bean in summer was studied. Onion and garlic were sown and transplanted on October 25, 2021. Garlic was harvested on May 23,2022, followed by onion on May 31,2022. After that, the jack bean was transplanted on May 31, June 7, June 17, and June 27 to determine the appropriate period for the transplanting. The young seedpods were harvested 100-110 days after the transplant. Compared to the yield of young seedpods, there was no significant difference according to the transplantation period. Given that young seedpods are harvested before planting onion and garlic, 'Onion - Jack bean' and 'Garlic - Jack bean' cropping systems will be advantageous for income improvement.

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Improvement of Abiotic Stress Resilience for Stable Rice Production

  • Dongjin Shin;Hyunggon Mang;Jiyun Lee
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Crop Science Conference
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    • 2022.10a
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    • pp.13-13
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    • 2022
  • Recently, stable crop production is threatened by the effects of climate change. In particular, it is difficult to consistently maintain agricultural policies due to large price fluctuations depending on the difference in total domestic rice production from year to year. For stable rice production amid changes in the crop growing environment, development of varieties with improved disease resistance and abiotic stress stability is becoming more important. In here, drought and cold tolerant trait have been studied. First, for the development of drought tolerant varieties, we analyzed which agricultural traits are mainly affected by domestic drought conditions. As a result, it was observed that drought caused by the lack of water during transplanting season inhibits the development of the number of tiller and reduces the yield. 'Samgang' was selected as a useful genetic resource with strong drought tolerant and stable tiller number development even under drought conditions by phenotype screening. Three of drought tolerant QTLs were identified using doubled haploid (DH) population derived from a cross between Nacdong and Samgang, a drought sensitive and a tolerant, respectively. Among these QTLs, when qVDT2 and qVDTl1 were integrated, it was investigated that the tiller number development was relatively stable in the rainfed paddy field conditions. It is known that the high-yielding Tongil-type cultivars are severely affected by cold stress throughout the entire growth stage. In this study, we established conditions that can test the cold tolerance phenotype with alternate temperature to treat low temperatures in indoor growth conditions similar to those in field conditions at seedling stage. Three cold tolerant QTLs were explored using population derived from a cross between Hanareum2 (cold sensitive variety, Tongil-type) and Unkwang (cold tolerant variety, Japonica). Among these QTLs, qSCT12 showed strong cold tolerant phenotype, and when all of three QTLs were integrated, it was investigated that cold tolerant score was relatively similar to its donor parent, Unkwang, in our experimental conditions. We are performing that development of new variety with improved cold tolerant through the introduction of these QTLs.

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Experimental Study on the Development of Electromagnetic Pulse Shielding Inorganic Paint Using Carbon Materials (탄소 재료를 사용한 전자파 차폐 무기계 도료 개발에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Kyong-Pil Jang;Tae-Hyeob Song
    • Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.234-243
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    • 2023
  • The electromagnetic pulse(EMP) is a general term for high-output electromagnetic waves, and is classified into EMP generated from nuclear weapons, non-nuclear EMP, and EMP generated by natural phenomena. Electromagnetic pulses are means that can cause fatal damage to all electronic devices with electromagnetic elements, such as communication devices, mobile phones, computers, TVs, and means of transportation. In this study, the electromagnetic pulse(EMP) shielding effectiveness evaluation of paints according to the type and amount of carbon material was conducted to develop EMP shielding inorganic paint using carbon materials. In order to analyze the improvement of compatibility and dispersibility between materials, experiments were conducted two times with about 27 types of mixture proportions, and the electromagnetic pulse shielding effectiveness was evaluated by the electrical resistance measurement method. As a result of applying the EMP shielding paint developed through this study to shielding concrete, it was confirmed that the shielding performance was improved from about 25 dB to a maximum of 40 dB.

A Study on the Perception of Asan Hot Springs Utilization Post-Corona Pandemic (코로나 팬데믹 이후의 아산 온천 이용 선호도에 관한 연구)

  • Jong-Min Woo
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.189-198
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: This study aims to investigate the preferences of hot spring users regarding the utilization of Asan's hot springs after the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A survey was conducted on 340 hot spring users visiting hot spring resorts in the Onyang, Dogo, and Asan hot spring districts. The survey was conducted twice from November 5th to November 7th, 2021, and from May 25th to 26th, 2022. The survey included general questions, such as the frequency of hot spring usage, the purpose of visits, and the intention for future visits. Specific questions were related to Asan hot springs, focusing on the reasons for choosing Asan, its perceived advantages, and improvement suggestions. Results: The survey revealed that the average number of visits to hot springs was less than five in the past five years, and the main reason for visiting was to recover from fatigue. A percentage of respondents said they would use hot springs more often when the COVID-19 pandemic ends. When asked about their reasons for visiting Asan hot springs, responses varied by age. However, across all groups, the majority considered "good water" as an advantage of Asan hot springs, while improvements to "hot spring facilities" was the highest response among all age groups. Thus, despite the decline in the number of customers due to COVID-19, the overall perception of hot springs remains positive. This suggests a promising future for the hot spring industry, with the potential for a return to pre-pandemic usage levels. Conclusion: These results provide valuable foundational data for informing policy development aimed at revitalizing the hot spring industry in the post-COVID-19 era.

Study of Fish Monitoring for of Exotic Fishes Management of Ecological Park at Nakdong River 1 (Nakdong River Site) (낙동강 생태공원 지역 외래어종 관리를 위한 어종 모니터링 연구 1 (낙동강))

  • Joon Gu Kang;Sung Jung Kim;Hong Koo Yeo
    • Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.184-192
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    • 2023
  • Influx of exotic fishes is the reason of destruction of the ecosystem and Eco-Diversity Recently, River project was conducted to consider environmental function. Therefore, farmlands structure along the river was removed such as vinyl greenhouse. In order to supply water eco-diversity, ecological park was built. In spite of nature river improvement, the ecological system in river will be break down by exotic fishes. This study was conducted to investigate analyze the fish faun and prevailing species occupancy in Nakdong river. This data will be used to make the management plan of exotic fishes in ecological park around Nakdong river.

A Randomized Trial Comparing the Effect of Unani Formulation with Metronidazole in Bacterial Vaginosis

  • Nazia Usmoni;Mariyam Roqaiya;Mohd Aqil Quadri;Arshiya Sultana;Taseen Banu;Sumbul Alam
    • CELLMED
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    • v.13 no.14
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    • pp.18.1-18.13
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    • 2023
  • Background and objectives: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is recognized as the most prevalent type of vaginal infection, impacting approximately 19-24% of women in their reproductive years. The recurrence rate of BV is significant, negatively impacting the well-being of affected women. This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of a polyherbal Unani formulation and metronidazole in treating bacterial vaginosis. Methodology: In this prospective patient blinded standard controlled trial, a total of 40 individuals with a clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis were randomly assigned to receive either an active control treatment (n = 20) or a test drug (n = 20). In the test drug combination of Acacia catechu, Azadirachta indica and Quercus infectoria in tablet (1g) form in the dose of 2 tablets orally twice daily with water was administered for 3 weeks. In the active control standard drug, metronidazole 400 mg tablet, orally twice daily was given for one week. The primary outcome measure was clinical cure; H. negative Amsel's criteria and a reduction in subjective symptoms, while the secondary outcome measure was an improvement in SF-36 quality of life (QOL). Results and conclusion: Both the experimental treatment and the metronidazole demonstrated a significant clinical cure for bacterial vaginosis as well as an increase in health-related quality of life. Based on these findings, it appears that the test medication is a potent Unani formulation for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. A well conducted trial with a bigger sample size is required to corroborate these findings.

Road Environment Black Ice Detection Limits Using a Single LIDAR Sensor (단일 라이다 센서를 이용한 도로환경 블랙아이스 검출 한계)

  • Sung-Tae Kim;Won-Hyuck Choi;Je-Hong Park;Seok-Min Hong;Yeong-Geun Lim
    • Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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    • v.27 no.6
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    • pp.865-870
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    • 2023
  • Recently, accidents caused by black ice, a road freezing phenomenon caused by natural power, are increasing. Black ice is difficult to identify directly with the human eye and is more likely to misunderstand it as standing water, so there is a high accident rate caused by car sliding. To solve this problem, this paper presents a method of detecting black ice centered on LiDAR sensors. With a small, inexpensive, and high-accuracy light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor, the temperature and inclination angle are set differently to detect black ice and asphalt by setting different reflection angles of asphalt and black ice differently in temperatures and inclinations. The LIDARO carried out in the study points out that additional research and improvement are needed to increase accuracy, and through this, more reliable black ice detection methods can be suggested. This method suggests a method of detecting black ice through early system design research by preventing accidents caused by black ice in advance.