• 대한지리학회지
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.836-852
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• 2012

이 연구는 중국 내몽고에서의 사막화 방지를 위한 제안과 실천의 변화과정을 기술 분석하였다. 사막화라는 생태문제는 자연적인 것만으로도, 사회적인 것만으로도 환원될 수 없는 다양한 인간과 비인간 행위자들의 구성과정의 결과물이다. 사막화 방지 제안들 속에는 사막화를 정의하기 위해 관계를 맺고 있는 여러 행위자들이 등장하고 있다. 이 행위자들의 차이 그리고 이들의 관계의 차이를 통해서 초원의 위기는 달리 구성되어 왔다. 조림사업, 보호구역, 휴목 금목, 젖소의 도입 등 기존에 내몽고에서 이루어졌던 사막화 방지 제안들은 각기 다른 행위자들의 이해관계를 조율하면서 사막화 방지라는 목적을 달성하기 위해 노력하였지만 한계가 지적되었다. 이러한 위기 구성의 역사에서 가장 마지막에 등장한 초원목계 프로젝트는 '닭'이라는 새로운 행위자의 매개를 통해, 몽고족 목축민의 경제적 위기를 해결하지 못했던 기존의 한계를 극복하는 혁신적인 시도가 되었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.418-434
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• 2010

As concerns regarding water pollution grow, the need increases for a fast and accurate assessment of ecological risk. In this context, many studies have been conducted to identify biomarkers which can sensitively indicate exposure to and effects of various contaminants in a water environment. However, the utility of most such biomarkers in the real water environment is not yet validated. In this paper, we conducted a thorough review of publications that were related to developing or evaluating molecular and biochemical biomarkers of freshwater fish in ecological risk assessment, and evaluated whether these biomarkers of interest could link to the effects on higher biological levels, such as histopathology and above. Biomarkers of interest included those associated with metabolism, oxidative stress, reproduction and endocrine disruption, genotoxicity, and defense against heavy metal exposure. We found that, when used alone, most molecular and biochemical biomarkers are not sufficient to understand the effects of toxic substances in higher biological levels, due to defense or acclimation mechanisms of organisms. Moreover, some biomarkers respond not only to hazardous substances but also to the changes in water quality and disease outbreak. Molecular and biochemical biomarkers may be most useful in understanding the potential biological effects of toxic compounds when used in parallel with relevant endpoints of higher biological levels.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture International Edition
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• 제1호
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• pp.75-83
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• 2001

Residents of urban area like to be near rural animals during their daily life, so it is important conserve the suburban Yato landscape in Japan. This study targets the species of frogs that are commonly found in Yato paddies. It is necessary to various frogs inhabiting in Yato, because frogs are popular among Japanese, who as children enjoy capturing tadpoles and frogs. Its purpose is to clarify how that composition of frog species changes when the functionality of a frog habitat is diminished by urbanization. The survey, conducted in the Eastern Kanagawa area in central Japan, determined the distribution of each species of frog in grid cells measuring 0.5-$\textrm{km}^2$. It hsows wide distributing species (Hyla japonica; they always inhabit in all paddies), the middle range distributing species (Rhacophorus schlegelii and Rana porosa p.), the limited range distributing species (R. rugosa; they are most critical species, sine they are recognized only two cells), and so on. Correspondence analysis based on the frog species composition in each cell was performed to ascertain the adaptability of each species to various paddy field conditions. The results allowed us to classify cells into four groups according to the composition of the inhabiting species. And we recognized that the process by which frogs disappear occurs in reaction to either of two patterns of change. As paddy fields are improved by farmland consolidation, R. rugosa, R. ornativentris, R. japonica, and Bufo. japonica f. decline rapidly. In plateau areas, a smore andmore paddies are converted into strong, well-drained fields, only H. japonica and R. porosa p. remain. But in hilly areasd, the species composition becomes only H. japonica and R. schlegelii. Finally, we discuss the concept of ecological urban design in the context of the conservation of frog species in Yato paddies.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권2_spc호
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• pp.337-345
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• 2024

Ruminants possess a specialized four-compartment forestomach, consisting of the reticulum, rumen, omasum, and abomasum. The rumen, the primary fermentative chamber, harbours a dynamic ecosystem comprising bacteria, protozoa, fungi, archaea, and bacteriophages. These microorganisms engage in diverse ecological interactions within the rumen microbiome, primarily benefiting the host animal by deriving energy from plant material breakdown. These interactions encompass symbiosis, such as mutualism and commensalism, as well as parasitism, predation, and competition. These ecological interactions are dependent on many factors, including the production of diverse molecules, such as those involved in quorum sensing (QS). QS is a density-dependent signalling mechanism involving the release of autoinducer (AIs) compounds, when cell density increases AIs bind to receptors causing the altered expression of certain genes. These AIs are classified as mainly being N-acyl-homoserine lactones (AHL; commonly used by Gram-negative bacteria) or autoinducer-2 based systems (AI-2; used by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria); although other less common AI systems exist. Most of our understanding of QS at a gene-level comes from pure culture in vitro studies using bacterial pathogens, with much being unknown on a commensal bacterial and ecosystem level, especially in the context of the rumen microbiome. A small number of studies have explored QS in the rumen using 'omic' technologies, revealing a prevalence of AI-2 QS systems among rumen bacteria. Nevertheless, the implications of these signalling systems on gene regulation, rumen ecology, and ruminant characteristics are largely uncharted territory. Metatranscriptome data tracking the colonization of perennial ryegrass by rumen microbes suggest that these chemicals may influence transitions in bacterial diversity during colonization. The likelihood of undiscovered chemicals within the rumen microbial arsenal is high, with the identified chemicals representing only the tip of the iceberg. A comprehensive grasp of rumen microbial chemical signalling is crucial for addressing the challenges of food security and climate targets.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권10호
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• pp.530-540
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• 2020

생태순간평가(Ecological momentary assessment)는 대상자의 현재 경험과 행동을 일상생활 환경에서 실시간으로 반복 측정하는 연구방법으로 수집된 자료를 통해 시간과 맥락에 따른 경험과 행동의 변화를 알 수 있다. Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress (TICS)는 순간 스트레스를 측정하기 위한 도구로써 대상자가 일상생활에서 경험하는 스트레스를 측정할 수 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 축약형 TICS를 한국판으로 번역 후 생태순간평가를 적용하여 수집된 자료로 타당도와 신뢰도를 검증하고자 함이다. 연구대상은 수도권 지역에 위치한 경찰서, 지구대에 근무하는 89명의 경찰 공무원으로 본 연구를 위해 개발된 순간 스트레스 측정 애플리케이션을 대상자 소지의 스마트폰에 설치하도록 하였다. 자료 수집은 1명의 대상자당 총 7일간 하루 4번 순간 스트레스 설문을 통해 수집하였고, 자료 분석은 수집된 총 1163회의 순간 설문 자료를 이용하여 분석하였다. 타당도 검증은 전문가 타당도 분석, 확인적 요인 분석, 한국인 직무 스트레스 점수와 상관관계 분석으로 하였고 신뢰도 검증은 Cronbach's α 값을 확인하였다. 연구 결과 순간 스트레스 측정 도구의 타당도와 내적 일관성 신뢰도는 도구로 활용하기 적합한 수준이었다(I-CVI=.83-1, RMSEA=.104, SRMR=.104, CFI=.948, TLI=.919, Cronbach's α =.839). 따라서 본 도구는 대상자의 순간 스트레스 측정에 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제32권7호
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• pp.1124-1138
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 과학과 관련된 사회 윤리적인 문제, 즉 원자력 발전, 생명공학, 기후변화 맥락에 따라 중학생들의 인성적 태도와 가치관을 비교 분석하였다. 이를 위해 선행 연구를 참조하여 인성적 태도와 가치관의 세 가지 요소인 생태학적 세계관, 사회 도덕적 공감, 사회적 책임감을 중심으로 인간과 자연과의 관계성, 지속가능한 발전, 도덕 윤리적 민감성, 다양한 관점에 대한 포용, 공감적 배려, 책임의식, 행동의지 등의 8가지 하위요소를 도출하였다. 인성적 태도와 가치관의 세 가지 요소와 이들의 하위 요소를 기준으로 설문 문항을 만들었으며, 이를 SSI 맥락에 맞게 수정 보완하여 중학생들에게 설문을 실시하였다. 수집한 자료는 맥락에 따른 인성적 태도와 가치관의 차이를 알아보기 위하여 일원분산분석을 실시하였다. 연구 결과 SSI 맥락 중 기후변화에 대한 중학생들의 인성적 태도와 가치관이 가장 높게 나타났으며, 생태학적 세계관과 사회적 책임감 요소에 대하여 유의미한 차이를 보였다. 그러나 사회 도덕적 공감 요소는 SSI 맥락에 대해 전반적으로 낮게 나타나 유의미한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 본 연구 결과를 통해 연구자들은 다음과 같이 제언하고자 한다. 첫째, SSI 수업을 할 때에 과학 교사는 맥락에 따른 학생들의 인성적 태도와 가치관을 인식하고, 이를 수업에 반영하여 효과적으로 학습이 이루어지도록 해야 한다. 둘째, SSI 교육자들은 학생들의 사회 도덕적 공감을 향상시킬 수 있는 교수-학습 방법에 대한 연구가 논의되어야 한다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.313-326
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• 2021

본 연구는 EMA 연구방법을 소개하고 연구에 적용하는 방법을 보여주는 것을 목적으로 한다. 노년 활력 증강을 측정하는 지속개발을 위한 사전연구로, 노인의 종단자료를 이용하여 성장모형을 성립하고 분석방법으로써 다층모형의 적합성을 설명하였다. 절편만 존재하는 모형을 통해 종속변수의 총분산을 확인한 결과, 전체분산 중 약 47%는 개인 차이에 의해 발생하였고 53%는 측정 시점 차이에 의해 발생하였다. 두 번째는 일차항을 고정효과로 추가한 모형으로, 시간을 집단평균 중심화하여 노년 활력 지수에 미치는 영향을 개인마다 다르게 확인하였다. 그 결과, 시간에 대한 효과는 유의하지 않았다. 이는 본 연구가 처치를 투입하지 않은 사전연구이기 때문이며, EMA 자료 수집 과정에서 외부개입 없이 변화가 크지 않은 자료를 보임을 의미한다. 세 번째는 성별을 독립변수로 추가한 모형으로, 변화는 시간과 성별 모두에서 유의하지 않은 결과를 보였다. 마지막으로 각 모형에 대한 PRD를 비교해본 결과, 성별변수를 투입하지 않는 모형이 더 효과적으로 자료에 적합함을 보였다. 이는 EMA 연구에서 응답자의 시간과 맥락을 고려하여 개인의 특성을 측정할 수 있는 다층모형을 이용해야 함을 시사한다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.96-109
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• 2024

Background: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government initiated the Billion Tree Tsunami Afforestation Project including regeneration and afforestation approaches. An effort was made to assess the distribution characteristics of afforested species under present and future climatic scenarios using ecological niche modelling. For sustainable forest management, landscape ecology can play a significant role. A significant change in the potential distribution of tree species is expected globally with changing climate. Ecological niche modeling provides the valuable information about the current and future distribution of species that can play crucial role in deciding the potential sites for afforestation which can be used by government institutes for afforestation programs. In this context, the potential distribution of 8 tree species, Cedrus deodara, Dalbergia sissoo, Juglans regia, Pinus wallichiana, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Senegalia modesta, Populus ciliata, and Vachellia nilotica was modeled. Results: Maxent species distribution model was used to predict current and future distribution of tree species using bioclimatic variables along with soil type and elevation. Future climate scenarios, shared socio-economic pathways (SSP)2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 were considered for the years 2041-2060 and 2081-2100. The model predicted high risk of decreasing potential distribution under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 climate change scenarios for years 2041-2060 and 2081-2100, respectively. Recent afforestation conservation sites of these 8 tree species do not fall within their predicted potential habitat for SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 climate scenarios. Conclusions: Each tree species responded independently in terms of its potential habitat to future climatic conditions. Cedrus deodara and P. ciliata are predicted to migrate to higher altitude towards north in present and future climate scenarios. Habitat of D. sissoo, P. wallichiana, J. regia, and V. nilotica is practiced to be declined in future climate scenarios. Eucalyptus camaldulensis is expected to be expanded its suitability area in future with eastward shift. Senegalia modesta habitat increased in the middle of the century but decreased afterwards in later half of the century. The changing and shifting forests create challenges for sustainable landscapes. Therefore, the study is an attempt to provide management tools for monitoring the climate change-driven shifting of forest landscapes.

• KIEAE Journal
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.117-127
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• 2015

The cool surface ratio could be used as a proxy of the overall thermal environment contributing to heat islands in urban area. This research proposes a comparative evaluation framework in an objective and quantitative way for measuring cool surface ratios. Two university campuses (Kyungpook National University: KNU, South Korea and UC Davis: University of California, Davis, USA) were selected as case study sites in order to monitor cool surface condition. Google Earth combined with digital maps realistically identified the major type of cool surfaces such as cool roofs and water bodies in the study area. Cool surfaces were sparsely identified over the KNU campus while the UC Davis campus was heavily covered by cool surfaces such as cool roofs and water bodies, resulting in almost four times more first-grade cool surfaces, as compared to KNU. It is confirmed that standard remote sensing technology can offer the viable method of measuring and comparing the campus-wide cool surface condition. It is anticipated that this research output could be used as a valuable reference to initiate a nation-wide cool surface strategy since objective evidence has been provided based on area-wide measurement for the cool surface in the two university context.

• KIEAE Journal
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.11-20
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• 2008

Modern society is an era that demands higher standards of living, and accordingly healthier living conditions due to fast economic growth. This society is being confronted by the necessity to find strategies to promote and manage health condition in everyday living environment. The current 'wellbeing' trend which pursues holistic health including physical, psychological and social health has accelerated the demand for healthy environment. In this context, this study intended to identify health friendly planning features based on consumer's demand. Web survey technique was used as main research methodology. Stratified random sampling was used with age being used as the strata valuable. Two hundred and eleven data were analyzed using SPSS statistical package. As results, awareness about health housing and hierarchy of important planning features were empirically identified. Furthermore, significant differences in some planning features according to the age were scrutinized. Major health friendly features demanded by consumers were found ventilation, non-toxic material, view of nature, space in which family can gather, protection of their privacy. Consumers' recognitions and demands varied according to age. The older the resident was, the higher the demands appeared. The results are expected to be used as a reference to explore and develop strategies for future healthy housing.