• 제목/요약/키워드: Biological studies

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Vascular plants of Poaceae (II) new to Korea: Holcus mollis L. and Aira elegantissima Schur

  • Cho, Yanghoon;Kim, Jonghwan;Lee, Byoungyoon
    • Journal of Species Research
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    • 제6권2호
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    • pp.171-176
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    • 2017
  • Recent herbarium reexamination and field studies yielded two monocotyledonous plant taxa of the family Poaceae that could be documented in the national inventory list of species of Korea. These species, collected from Jeollabuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do, were introduced and naturalized in Korea. Two species were identified as Holcus mollis L. and Aira elegantissima Schur. We provided the descriptions and descriptive photos of these species. Keys to the newly recorded species and related taxa were also provided.

Facially Amphiphilic Architectures as Potent Antimicrobial Peptide Mimetics: Activity and Biophysical Insight

  • Tew Gregory N.
    • 한국고분자학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국고분자학회 2006년도 IUPAC International Symposium on Advanced Polymers for Emerging Technologies
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    • pp.261-261
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    • 2006
  • Membranes are a central feature of all biological systems and their ability to control many cellular processes is critically important. As a result, a better understanding of how molecules bind to biological membranes is an active area of research. In this report, the interaction between our biomimetic structures and different biological membranes is reported using both model vesicle and in vitro bacterial cell experiments. These results show that lipid composition is more important for selectivity than overall net charge. An effort is made to connect model vesicle studies with in vitro data and naturally occurring lipid compositions.

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STUDIES ON THE BIOLOGICAL HALF-LIVES OF TRITIUM RELEASED AT WOLSONG NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

  • Kim, H.G.;Eum, H.M.;Cha, S.C.;Kim, M.C.
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • 제26권3호
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    • pp.139-142
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    • 2001
  • The one of important parameter involved in the calculation of internal radiation dose to the human body is the biological half-life of the radionuclide. The biological half-life is population specific and may differ from one population group to another. So the effective half-life of tritium exposure based on urinal bioassay measurement of Wolsong Nuclear Power Plants was investigated and studied.

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A Study On the Beat-To-Beat QT Interval Measurement

  • Jung, T.S.;Lee, J.M.;Park, K.S.
    • 대한의용생체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 대한의용생체공학회 1998년도 추계학술대회
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    • pp.203-204
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    • 1998
  • ECG analysis is main techniques for diagnosing heart disease. In recent, some studies have been performed about detection of QT interval. But, it's difficult to detect QT interval because T wave is evasive. In this paper, we have detected peak point and end point of T wave and calculated QT interval. And the result has been compared with the other algorithm after detection of QT interval.

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Neural and Genetic Basis of Evasion, Approach and Predation

  • Park, Seahyung;Ryoo, Jia;Kim, Daesoo
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • 제45권2호
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    • pp.93-97
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    • 2022
  • Evasion, approach and predation are examples of innate behaviour that are fundamental for the survival of animals. Uniting these behaviours is the assessment of threat, which is required to select between these options. Far from being comprehensive, we give a broad review over recent studies utilising optic techniques that have identified neural circuits and genetic identities underlying these behaviours.

산림파편화에 대한 국내·외 연구동향 (Forest Fragmentation and its impacts : A review)

  • 김은영;송원경;이동근
    • 한국환경복원기술학회지
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    • 제15권2호
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    • pp.149-162
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    • 2012
  • Habitat loss and fragmentation are ongoing major anthropogenic impacts on landscapes, which can strongly affect ecosystems, populations and species. The studies on forest fragmentation have been progressed, but the studies on definition of forest fragmentation and their synthetic trend in South Korea still leaves much to be desired. Therefore we set the definition of forest fragmentation and reviewed the related papers. We can give a definition that forest fragmentation is not only a process of spatial landscape transformation, but also a process of ecosystem change by it. The trend of studies on forest fragmentation divided into two fields, landscape and ecosystem changes. Forest fragmentation caused by land change altered the composition and configuration of forest patches. Most studies related on that analyzed the change using landscape index. The effects of forest fragmentation on ecosystem subdivided into three fields : biodiversity, edge effects, and invasive species, but the studies in South Korea is short. The study on relations between forest fragmentation and ecosystem change is necessary to face the Convention on Biological Diversity in South Korea. In addition, the fundamental studies on biodiversity is important to mitigate against forest fragmentation.

유자녀 입양가족 어머니의 양육경험에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Parenting Experiences of Adoptive Mothers with their Biological Children)

  • 임경미;양성은
    • 가정과삶의질연구
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    • 제29권5호
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    • pp.33-50
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    • 2011
  • This study aims to examine experiences of adoptive families, mainly focusing on mothers with their biological children and adopted a child, through a phenomenological approach. The subjects of this study are adoptive family's mothers with their biological children according to a criterion-based selection. 15 mothers who adopted children under 12 months, who are currently aged over 6, are selected and given personal and in-depth interviews, questions ranging from the process before adoption, foster care and changes in family relationships to the issues caused by adoption and coping methods. 6 steps of a phenomenological method that Colaizzi(1978) proposed are applied to analyze the data. The results of this study are as follows. The central theme of this study is 'A family which has harmonized with love beyond blood ties'. First, the participants have shown difficulties in different aspects over adoption than those of sterile families. The motive of their adoption is to let adopted children experience a happy childhood in a loving family. Secondly, the participants have adjusted themselves to new adoptive families, have committed to the care of their new children, and have experienced a change in family relationships. Finally, adoptive families have successfully been settled while overcoming difficulties together.

Effects of Morphology on the Electrical and Mechanical Properties of the Polycarbonate/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites

  • Kum Chong-Ku;Sung Yu-Taek;Han Mi-Sun;Lee Heon-Sang;Lee Sun-Jeong;Joo Jin-Soo;Kim Woo-Nyon
    • Macromolecular Research
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    • 제14권4호
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    • pp.456-460
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    • 2006
  • The electrical, morphological, and mechanical properties of poly carbonate (PC)/multi-walled carbon nan-otube (MWNT) composites were studied by electrical conductivity, electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency (EMI SE), scanning electron microscopy, and tensile strength measurements. In the electrical property analysis of the PC/MWNT composites, the percolation threshold of the PC/MWNT composites was observed between 1.5 and 2.5 wt% MWNT content. From the electrical conductivity and EMI SE studies, the theoretical values of the EMI SE were in good agreement with the experimental values of the EMI SE. From the morphology of the PC/MWNT composites, it was observed that MWNT is dispersed homogenously in the PC matrix. From the electrical conductivity and morphological studies, it was suggested that the percolation threshold of the PC/MWNT composites is related with the morphological results in that MWNT is apparently interconnected to form an electrical pathway. The mechanical properties of the PC/MWNT composites peaked at the MWNT content of 2.5 wt%.

Feasibility of Reclaimed Wastewater and Waste Nutrient Solution for Crop Production in Korea

  • Choi, Bong-Su;Lee, Sang-Soo;Awad, Yasser M.;Ok, Yong-Sik
    • 한국환경농학회지
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    • 제30권2호
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    • pp.118-124
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    • 2011
  • BACKGROUND: Development of water recycle technologies is important for human health and sustainable agriculture. However, few studies have been conducted to examine the purification methods or the water quality of reclaimed wastewater in Korea. METHODS AND RESULTS: In this study, the different wastewaters including reclaimed wastewater and waste nutrient solution (NS) were evaluated. The changes of water quality in reclaimed wastewater and NS were determined using ultraviolet (UV) treatment and sand filtration with charcoal. Our results showed that one of the most critical limitations of reusing wastewater was the presence of harmful pathogens that possibly cause human health risks. CONCLUSION(s): This study suggests that the application of UV treatment or combined with sand filtration on reclaimed wastewater and waste NS effectively removes the total coliform bacteria below the harmful or acceptable level. For future studies, a long-term field monitoring after applying reclaimed wastewater or NS is needed.

EBM 기반구축을 위한 보중익기탕 실험 연구 분석 (Analysis of studies on Bojungikgi-tang(Buzhongyiqi-tang) to establish the fundament for Evidence Based Medicine (EBM))

  • 김정훈;이준경;신현규
    • 한국한의학연구원논문집
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    • 제17권2호
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    • pp.135-167
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    • 2011
  • Objective : To establish the fundament for EBM of Traditional Korean Medicine, the papers on Bojungikgitang(Buzhongyiqi-tang) frequently used in medical institutions of Traditional Korean Medicine were analyzed through researching domestic and international papers. Methods : The papers were classified by the registration of domestic or international journals, the year of publishment, experimental fields and the kinds of studies on biological activities. Results : Among 2005 volumes of papers on Bojungikgi-tang(Buzhongyiqi-tang), 219 volumes were selected according to selective criteria. 71 volumes were published in domestic journals, 52 volumes were in Chinese journal, 96 volumes were in Japanese journal. The papers on instrumental analyses reported the quantification of standard compounds of herbal medicines in Bojungikgi-tang(Buzhongyiqi-tang) using HPLC method. The papers on biological activities of Bojungikgi-tang(Buzhongyiqi-tang) showed mainly immune regulation, anti-infection, anti-cancer, gastrointestinal activity, neuropsychiatric regulation, anti-inflammation, hepatoprotection, musculoskeletal regulation. Among biological activities, papers on immume regulation were reported mostly. Conclusions : The efficacy of Bojungikgi-tang(Buzhongyiqi-tang) could be related to immune regulation, gastrointestinal activity, anti-fatigue and further study need to be preceeded to establish the fundament for EBM of Bojungikgitang(Buzhongyiqi-tang).