• 농업과학연구
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.607-617
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• 2022

As the number of households raising pets increases, the pet food industry is also growing. Since pets cannot express their intention explicitly, it appears that the owner's perception mainly affects the selection of products related to pets. In this study, consumers were categorized based on their interest in food choices and the factors influencing their interest in pet food were empirically analyzed. For the analysis, a cluster analysis, factor analysis, and Tobit analysis were conducted using consumer survey data for raising companion animals. The major findings of the study were as follows. As a result of the factor analysis and cluster analysis using questions for consumers' food consumption choices, consumer types were classified into high-interest, low-interest, and practical-seeking types. The degree of interest in pet food was high in the order of high-interest, practical-seeking, and low-interest type. Demographic characteristics such as gender, education, and household type correlate with differences in the degree of interest in pet food, and the food selection criteria of consumers also affect the degree of interest in pet food. These results show that consumers who are more interested in their food choices are more interested in pet food, and this will make possible to know pet owner's purchasing behavior for pet food.

• 수산해양교육연구
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.44-55
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• 2012

The aqua-pet industry has been growing rapidly in the world's developed countries as well as Japan and Europe, but it was a small scale in compared with fisheries part, and political interest came mainly limited to food industry and research in Korea so that it has not been activated. Recently, a paradigm change for fisheries policy bring to have a interest in the aqua-pet industry as future growth power source. Therefore, this study shows that the advanced aqua-pet industry of Japan would be researched and analyzed in historical background, national interest and current aquarium market scale in order to predict the domestic aqua-pet industry rapidly developed in Korea.

• 분석과학
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2024

Among the nutrients in feed, amino acids and minerals are important for the growth and development of pets. In particular, interest in nutritional components related to the health of pets is increasing as pet-raising households and pet food markets have recently grown. Therefore, in this study, 55 pet food products distributed in South Korea were purchased, and the content of 3 essential and conditionally essential amino acids (taurine, lysine, arginine) and 4 minerals (Ca, P, Na, K) was investigated. Among the three amino acids, arginine was found to have the highest content, and the average content was 1.79 and 1.37 % in cat and dog foods, respectively. On the other hand, the taurine content was the lowest, but it was found to be higher than the minimum requirement of 0.10 % for cats set by the American Association for Feed Control (AAFCO) and the European Federation of Pet Food Industries (FEDIAF). As a result of the four-component analysis of minerals, the content of Ca was found to be the highest, and the average content was confirmed to be 1.64 and 1.25 % in cat and dog food, respectively. On the other hand, Na was the lowest, but it was higher than the AAFCO minimum requirement and FEDIAF minimum requirement for young cat and dog food. Among all 55 samples examined, the content of the three amino acids and the four inorganic components was confirmed to be suitable for the recommended minimum intake and maximum allowable intake presented by AAFCO and FEDIAF.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권11호
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• pp.159-164
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• 2019

ICT 기술 발전으로 강아지와 고양이등 반려동물 돌보기와 건강에 대한 관심도가 높아지고 있다. 본 논문에서는 반려동물 산업의 다양한 분야에 활용될 수 있도록 반려동물 사료의 성분 데이터를 기반으로 군집분석을 수행하고 적합한 서비스에 대해 고찰한다. 군집분석을 위해 시중에서 유통되고 있는 300여 개의 강아지 및 고양이 펫푸드를 대상으로 성분별 상관관계를 분석하여 유사성을 측정하며, Hierarchical, K-Means, Partitioning around medoids(PAM), Density-based, Mean-Shift 등의 다양한 클러스터링 기법을 활용하여 군집화 하여 분석한다. 또한 반려동물의 개인화 추천시스템도 제안한다. 본 논문의 연구 결과는 반려동물을 대상으로 한 사료 추천시스템 등의 맞춤형 개인화 서비스에 활용할 수 있다.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.573-579
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• 2006

Most of the recently developed robots are human friendly robots which imitate an animal or human such as entertainment robot, biomimetic robot and humanoid robot. Interest in these robots is increased because the social trend is focused on health, welfare, and graying. By these social backgrounds, robots become more human friendly and suitable or home or personal environment. The more biomimetic robots resemble living creature, the more human feels familiarity. Human feels close friendship not only when feeding a pet, but also when watching a pet having the food. Most of entertainment robots and pet robots use internal-type batteries and have a self-recharging function. Entertainment robots and pet robots with internal-type batteries are not able to operate during charging the battery. So far there have been a few robots that do not depend on an internal battery. However, they need a bulky energy conversion unit and a slug or foods as an energy source, which is not suitable for home or personal application. In this paper, we introduce a new biomimetic entertainment robot with autonomous eating functionality, called EPRO-1(Eating Pet RObot version 1). The EPRO-1 is able to eat a food (a small battery), by itself and evacuate. We describe the design concept of the autonomous eating mechanism of the EPRO-1, characteristics of sub-parts of the manufactured mechanism and its control system.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2004년도 ICCAS
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• pp.1525-1529
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• 2004

Most of the recently developed robots are human friendly robots which imitate an animal or human such as entertainment robot, bio-mimetic robot and humanoid robot. Interest in these robots are increasing since the social trend is focused on health, welfare, and graying. By these social backgrounds, robots become more human friendly and suitable for home or personal environment. The more bio-mimetic robots resemble living creature, the more human feels familiarity. People feel close friendship not only when they feed a pet, but also when they watch a pet having the food. Most of entertainment robots and pet robots use internal-type batteries and have a self-recharging function. Entertainment robots and pet robots with internal-type batteries are not able to operate during charging the battery. So far there have been a few robots that do not depend on a battery. However, they need a bulky energy conversion unit and a slug or foods as an energy source, which is not suitable for home or personal application. In this paper, we introduce a new bio-mimetic entertainment robot with autonomous feeding functionality, called ELIRO-1(Eating LIzard RObot version 1). The ELIRO-1 is able to find a food (a small battery), feed by itself and evacuate. We describe the design concept of the autonomous feeding mechanism of the ELIRO-1, characteristics of sub-parts of the manufactured mechanism and the control system.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.129-144
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• 2021

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are increasingly becoming interested in health and environmental issues. Therefore, the sale of vegan or vegetarian products has been increasing over the last few years, as well as interest in non-dairy plant-based milk that can replace cow's milk. Furthermore, the global food industry has developed an interest in such products, considering the recent changes in consumer trends. In Korea, various products are being launched annually due to the increasing interest in non-dairy plant-based milk. However, research with regard to the quality and type of products produced in Korea is still at the preliminary stage when compared to those in the United States and Europe. Therefore, the present review has summarized non-dairy plant-based milk analogues based on the following key aspects. First, the types of non-dairy plant-based milk analogues and their production technologies (in the order of almond milk > cocoa milk > coconut milk > hemp milk > kidney bean milk > oat milk > peanut milk > rice milk, and soy milk). Second, the current status and future prospects for non-dairy plant-based milk analogues. Third, recent trends and future challenges associated with the production and quality improvement of non-dairy plant-based milk analogues. Fourth, the current status and outlook of the non-dairy plant-based milk analogue market in Korea. In conclusion, the present review could provide the food industry with valuable information regarding non-dairy plant-based milk analogues to facilitate the development of related products. Data were obtained from previously published studies.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.66-75
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• 2022

Aloe vera has several beneficial health effects as it interacts with probiotics and is also a source of prebiotics, antioxidants, and other bioactive materials. Thus, there has been increasing interest in the development of beverages containing Aloe vera. In this investigation, sensory qualities were estimated by fortifying oil isolated from Aloe vera in non-dairy and dairy products at different concentrations (fortified with 1% increments from 0% to 5%). Because of the strong aroma and strong yellow color of aloe oil, the sensory quality values estimated in this study were generally low. However, the samples fortified with 1% aloe oil exhibited the best sensory quality values compared with the control. Consequently, the results of this study are valuable as preliminary findings to determine the various sensory qualities of kefir fortified with aloe oil. To improve sensory qualities in the future, it is necessary to estimate the optimal lowering of the concentration of fortified aloe oil, and assess whether aloe oil exhibits various biofunctional activities at different concentrations.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.64-72
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• 2007

This study investigated the types, forms, and origination of litter found along one hiking course in Moaksan Provincial Park, 'Jungin-ri Course'(entrance-ridge-valley-peak). In addition, a survey was conducted to understand hikers' litter control awareness in order to determine possible backcountry litter control measures. The following are the results of this study: 1. For the litter Sequency investigation, 199 recyclable pieces of litter were found on the mid-slope(61.6%), 89 by the entrance(27.6%), 19 in the valley(5.9%) and 16 on the peak(4.9%). A total of 323 pieces of litter were found. Paper materials were the most common, followed by plastic containers such as PET bottles and yogurt containers. Of particular interest, 288 papers and cans were found on the mid-slope(46.9%). By the entrance, more plastics and bottles were found. 2. There were 614 pieces of flammable litter collected and only 19 pieces of non-flammable. Most of the flammable litter, including snack pacts, plastic bags, processed lumber, cigarette butts, tissues, cigarette boxes, and fabric was found on the mid-slope. 3. Very little food waste was found throughout the whole site proving that the policy prohibiting hikers from cooking and eating at the designated sites has been effective. However, food waste is difficult to find because it naturally decays with time. 4. $X^2$-test was used to find different types of litter and their verified origination frequency. It was found that recyclable litter, and food waste took about 1%. In addition, recyclable litter, especially bottles, was found relatively frequently by the entrance. Flammable litter was found most often at the peak. 5. The questionnaire results showed that 48.2% of the respondents "shorten their hiking journey and purchase food outside the entrance" and 29.6% said that they "bring a packed meal from home". Only 8.2% said that they "cook something when an appropriate location is found". At the Jungin-ri course, a few hikers brought their own food to eat or cook, but most hikers purchased something to eat onsite. 6. The results of the question about having experience littering while hiking showed that 19.3% litter and 79.2% do not. Those that responded "yes" gave various reasons for littering. 63.6% claimed, "there are no designated trash containers". 15.9% said they litter subconsciously. Finally, 3.2% insist that they litter "because food naturally decomposes". 7. As a result of the overall satisfaction according to the Likert scale and the analysis with an average of 14 variables, it was found that the average "toxic litter control convenience" was 2.41 with very low satisfaction. Thus, the results indicate the importance of providing appropriate back country litter control facilities.

• 식품과학과 산업
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.188-202
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• 2022

최근 곤충산업은 애완곤충, 천적 등 산업에서 사료, 식용, 약용곤충으로 그 활용범위가 확대되면서 곤충 원료의 품질관리에 대한 요구가 커지고 곤충 제품의 안전성 확보에 관심이 높아지고 있다. 전세계 곤충산업 시장은 많은 소규모 농가형 기업과 소수의 대기업으로 구성되어 있으며 전통적인 수작업 사육에서 고도로 자동화되고 기술적으로 진보된 플랜트형 사육 등 다양한 기술 수준의 사육형태가 존재한다. 산업규모가 확대되는 과정에서 사육환경의 설계는 온습도, 공기질 조절과 병원체 및 기타 오염 물질의 전파를 방지하는 것은 중요한 성공 요인이 되며 사육에서 부화, 사육, 가공에 이르기까지 생산의 안전성을 유지하기 위해서 통일된 운영시스템 아래 통제된 환경이 필요하다. 따라서 곤충의 생육과 사육환경의 빅데이터화 된 데이터베이스를 기반으로 외부 환경 변화에도 안정적인 사육환경 유지가 가능하고 곤충성장에 맞추어 사육환경을 제어하며 노동력 감소와 생산성 향상을 이루기 위한 ICT 기반 곤충 스마트팩토리팜의 설계 및 운용알고리즘을 개발하는 것은 곤충산업 발전의 필수 선결조건이 되고 있다. 특히 유럽 상업용 곤충사육시설은 상당한 투자자의 관심을 받아 곤충 회사가 대규모 생산시설로 건설하고 있는데 이는 EU가 2017년 7월 물고기양식 사료원료로 곤충 단백질의 사용을 승인한 후 가능해졌으며 이를 기반으로 곤충산업의 식용, 의료 등 다른 분야도 첨단기술을 접목하는 현상이 가속화되었다. 외국 곤충산업은 주로 전세계 식품 생산량의 30%에 이르는 소비 전 폐기물이라고 불리는 식품회사의 생산과잉 원료 등을 업사이클링을 통해 재활용생태계를 형성하는데 반해 우리나라는 가정 및 가게에서 발생하는 음식물폐기물 또는 농산물 가공부산물을 주로 이용한다는 점에서 사료 수집과 영양성분 유지, 위생 등 지속가능한 산업생태계를 이루는 데 어려움을 겪고 있다. 또한, 각 곤충 종은 고유하고 특정 사육기술을 요구하고 있다는 점을 감안할 때 곤충사육자는 각기 다른 종별 접근 방식을 채택해야 하는데 대부분의 곤충기업은 여전히 소규모로 운영되며 특히 농가형 기업의 경우 지식과 경험이 도제식으로 전승되는 경우가 많아 표준화되고 규격화된 사육기술이 유지되기 어려운 반면, 일부 곤충 기업은 대규모 사육시설에 스마트 통합 제어시스템을 도입하여 먹이주기, 물주기, 취급, 수확, 청소 시스템, 가공, 품질관리, 포장 및 보관과 같은 곤충 생산과 관련된 요소가 최적화된 사육 환경과 사육프로세스로 표준화되어가는 모습을 보이고 있으며 심지어 일부 유럽기업은 AI기술로 구동되는 완전 자율 모듈식 곤충시스템으로 사육 유지관리를 하고 있는 사례도 등장하기 시작하였다. 향후 전세계 곤충산업은 공급업체로부터 알이나 작은 유충을 구입하고 곤충을 성숙시키기까지 애벌레의 비육 즉 생산원료에 중점을 두는 시스템과 알을 낳고 수확하고 유충의 초기 전처리에 이르기까지 전체 생산 과정을 다루는 시스템, 곤충 유충 생산의 모든 단계와 제분, 지방 제거 및 단백질 또는 지방 분획 등 추가 가공 단계를 다루는 대규모 생산시스템 등으로 점점 세분화할 것으로 본다. 우리나라에서도 인공지능 및 ICT 첨단기술을 활용한 곤충스마트팩토리팜 연구 및 개발 등이 가속화되고 있어 곤충이 기존 사료, 식품 뿐만 아니라 천연 플라스틱 또는 천연성형소재 등 2차산업의 탄소제로 소재로 활용할 수 있도록 특정 종 육종과정 단축이나 기능성 강화를 위한 사육제어가 가능하도록 곧 곤충 스마트팩토리팜 한국형 맞춤사육시스템이 등장할 수 있을 것으로 보이며, 특히 곤충 제품의 지속 가능성을 높이기 위해 사료 및 자원 사용에 대한 통합 소프트웨어 접근 방식을 개발하는 것에 중점을 두고 진행되고 있다.