• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.110-118
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• 2022

빈번한 가뭄의 피해는 수자원의 양극화를 초래하고 있다. 국내에서는 2011년부터 2017년 사이에 국지적이고 주기적인 이상 가뭄이 지속되어 10년 가뭄 빈도로 설계된 소규모 저수지의 저수율이 감소하였다. 이러한 저수율의 감소는 수질을 떨어트릴 수 있고 이미 확보된 용수의 사용마저 제한할 수 있다. 따라서 가뭄에 대비하고 극복하기 위해서는 수질관리와 가뭄 빈도의 재산정이 필요하다. 이 연구는 저수지에서 수질 변화의 원인인 잠재적 오염물질을 추정하고, 가뭄 기간 동안 저수지의 저수율 감소와 그에 따른 수질 변화를 검토한 것이다.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.185-191
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• 2023

Objective: Although intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a way to deal with in vitro fertilization failure, 3% of couples still experience repeated fertilization failure after attempted ICSI, despite having sperm within normal parameters. These patients are a challenging group whose sperm cannot fertilize the egg during ICSI. Unfortunately, no test can predict the risk of fertilization failure. Phospholipase C zeta (PLCζ) and transition nuclear proteins (TNPs) are essential factors for chromatin packaging during sperm maturation. This study aimed to assess PLCζ1 and TNP1 expression in the sperm of patients with fertilization failure and the correlations among the DNA fragmentation index, PLCζ1 and TNP1 gene and protein expression, and the risk of fertilization failure. Methods: In this study, 12 infertile couples with low fertilization rates (<25%) and complete failure of fertilization in their prior ICSI cycles despite normal sperm parameters were chosen as the case group. Fifteen individuals who underwent ICSI for the first time served as the control group. After sperm analysis and DNA fragmentation assays, quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot analyses were performed to compare the gene and protein expression of PLCζ and TNP1 in both groups. Results: DNA fragmentation was significantly higher in the fertilization failure group. The qRT-PCR and Western blot results demonstrated significantly lower PLCζ and TNP1 gene and protein expression in these patients than in controls. Conclusion: The present study showed that fertilization failure in normozoospermic men was probably due to deficient DNA packaging and expression of TNP1.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제65권3호
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• pp.57-67
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• 2023

A flash drought is a rapid-onset drought that develops over a short period of time as weather and environmental factors change rapidly, unlike general droughts, due to meteorological abnormalities. Abnormally high evapotranspiration rates and rapid declines in soil moisture increase vegetation stress. In addition, crop yields may decrease due to flash droughts during crop growth and may damage agricultural and economic ecosystems. In this study, Flash Drought Intensity Index (FDII) based on soil moisture data from Gravity Recovery Climate Experiment (GRACE) was used to analyze flash drought. FDII, which is calculated using soil moisture percentile, is expressed by multiplying two factors: the rate of intensification and the drought severity. FDII was developed for domestic flash drought events from 2014 to 2018. The flash drought that occurred in 2018, Chungcheongbuk-do showed the highest FDII. FDII was higher in heat wave flash drought than in precipitation deficit flash drought. The results of this study show that FDII is reliable flash drought analysis tool and can be applied to quantitatively analyze the characteristics of flash drought in South Korea.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.945-956
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• 2021

The effective growth of pepper seedlings relies on the growing period and tray used, which both aim to minimize seedling damage during the transplantation process. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of red and green pepper seedling growth in plug and cylindrical paper pot (CPP) trays with different growth periods of the seedlings. Two different seedling growth trays were used for the two varieties of pepper seedlings in the same growing media. The pepper seedling growth rates were investigated at 15, 30, and 45 days for each of variety. Important parameters, e.g., the plant height, fresh weight for the plant and root, number of leaves, leaf length and width, and leaf chlorophyll contents, were measured. During the experiment, the CPP tray maintained uniform seedling growth as compared to the plug tray. CPP trays ensured the height of the seedling, with these results 0.84 to 1.6 times higher than those of the plug tray for all conditions, indicating the good quality of the pepper seedlings. The shoot and root weights were found to be greater with more leaves in the CPP tray seedlings for 45 days compared to the seedlings grown in the plug tray, whereas the green pepper variety showed a greater leaf ratio than the red pepper seedlings. The analysis of pepper seedling growth presented in this study will guide the selection of suitable growth trays and seedling periods for farmers when they undertake automatic pepper transplantation in the field.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.108-116
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• 2023

Background: Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) has recently gained popularity as an adjunct to resuscitation of patients with traumatic shock. However, the effectiveness of REBOA is still debated because of inconsistent indications across centers and the lack of medical records. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness and feasibility of REBOA by analyzing clinical results from a single center. Methods: This study included 96 patients who underwent REBOA between August 2016 and September 2021 at a regional trauma center according to the center's treatment algorithm for traumatic shock. Medical records, including the time of the decision to conduct the REBOA procedure, time of operation, type of aortic occlusion, and clinical outcomes, were collected prospectively and analyzed retrospectively. Patients were classified by REBOA protocol (group 1, 2, or 3) and survival status (survivor or non-survivor) for analysis. Results: The overall success rate of the procedure was 97.9%, and the survival rate was 32.6%. In survivors, blood pressure was higher than in non-survivors both before the REBOA procedure (p=0.002) and after aortic occlusion (p=0.03). The total aortic occlusion time was significantly shorter (p=0.001) and the proportion of partial aortic occlusion was significantly higher (p=0.014) among the survivors. The non-survivors had more acidosis (p<0.001) and higher lactate concentrations (p<0.001) than the survivors. Conclusion: REBOA may be a feasible bridge therapy for resuscitation of patients with traumatic shock. Prompt and accurate decision-making to perform REBOA followed by damage control surgery could improve survival rates and clinical outcomes.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권10호
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• pp.1281-1291
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• 2023

Infectious diseases caused by drug-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) pose a critical concern for medical institutions as they can lead to high morbidity and mortality rates. In this study, amygdalin exhibited anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, as well as other potentials. However, whether it could influence the drug-resistant E. coli-infected cells remained unanswered. Amygdalin was therefore tested in a cellular model in which human macrophages were exposed to resistant E. coli. Apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry and the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay. Western immunoblotting and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were used to quantify interleukin-18 (IL-18), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in macrophages was detected by ROS kit. The expression of pan-apoptotic proteins in macrophages was measured by qRT-PCR and Western immunoblotting. Drug-Resistant E. coli inhibited cell viability and enhanced apoptosis in the cellular model. In cells treated with amygdalin, this compound can inhibit cell apoptosis and reduce the expression of pro - inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-18 and IL-6. Additionally, it decreases the production of PANoptosis proteins, Furthermore, amygdalin lowered the levels of reactive oxygen species induced by drug-resistant E. coli, in cells, demonstrating its antioxidant effects. Amygdalin, a drug with a protective role, alleviated cell damage caused by drug-resistant E. coli in human macrophages by inhibiting the PANoptosis signaling pathway.

• 한국산업정보학회논문지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2023

냉동컨테이너는 외부 환경에 의해 냉동기가 있는 적재부의 전면과 컨테이너 문이 있는 적재부의 후면부 사이에 온도 편차가 발생한다. 특히, 신선화물 운송에서 이러한 온도 편차는 화물의 신선도에 큰 영향을 미치게 된다. 본 연구에서는 온도 편차를 줄이기 위해 T-Floor를 부분적으로 차폐하고, T-Floor 차폐율이 냉동컨테이너 적재부 온도 변화에 미치는 영향을 평가하여 온도 편차를 최소화하는 방법을 제안한다. 실험 대상은 40 feet 스마트 냉동컨테이너로 T-Floor 차폐율은 0%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%로 설계 변수를 설정하였다. 실험 결과, 차폐율에 따라 냉동컨테이너 적재부의 온도 편차가 다르게 발생하였으며, 차폐율 60%인 경우 온도 편차가 가장 균일한 것을 확인했다. 이러한 적재부 온도 편차 최소화를 통해 스마트 냉동컨테이너를 이용하여 신선 화물의 운송 시 화물의 부패 및 냉해를 예방할 수 있다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.328-333
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• 2023

This study experimentally verified the etch rate of the SiO₂ sacrificial layer etching process with a single etch hole using vapor-phase hydrogen fluoride (VHF) etching. To fabricate small-sized polysilicon etch holes, both circular and triangular pattern masks were employed. Etch holes were fabricated in the polysilicon thin film on the SiO₂ sacrificial layer, and VHF etching was performed to release the polysilicon thin film. The lateral etch rate was measured for varying etch hole sizes and sacrificial layer thicknesses. Based on the measured results, we obtained an approximate equation for the etch rate as a function of the etch hole size and sacrificial layer thickness. The etch rates obtained in this study can be utilized to minimize structural damage caused by incomplete or excessive etching in sacrificial layer processes. In addition, the results of this study provide insights for optimizing sacrificial layer etching and properly designing the size and spacing of the etch holes. In the future, further research will be conducted to explore the formation of structures using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes to simultaneously seal etch hole and prevent adhesion owing to polysilicon film vibration.

• 지적과 국토정보
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.39-52
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• 2023

지적도는 중요한 공문서로 재산권에 영향을 미치며, 100년 이상 사용으로 인한 문제가 발생했다. 오래된 지적도면의 훼손, 마모, 재작성 과정의 오류 누적으로 정확성이 떨어졌고, 전산화 과정에서 이 오류들이 남아 도면 관리에 어려움을 겪고 있다. 전국 지적도‧임야도 정비사업이 진행 중이나, 수정에는 기술적, 법적 난제가 있다. 본 연구는 도면 유지보수의 기술적 측면을 다루며, 도곽접합을 선행하여 오류를 줄이고 정비율을 향상시키는 방법을 제안한다. 연구 결과 도곽접합을 선행할 경우, 평균 거리차이가 22.56cm에서 8.12cm로 감소하고 정비율이 10% 이상 상승함을 확인했다.

• 한국ITS학회 논문지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.112-122
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• 2024

최근 드론과 같은 무인비행장치 기술이 발전함에 따라 환경적, 사회적 및 경제적으로 많은 이점이 있지만, 공항, 공공기관, 발전소, 군 등 국가중요시설에 악의적인 의도를 가질 경우 국가 안전과 국민 생활에 심각한 피해를 줄 수 있다. 이러한 드론의 위협에 대응하기 위해 RF스캐너와 같은 탐지 장비 도입을 시도하고 있다. 특히 변전소, 발전소, 우리나라 전력 계통에 의해 설치된 전력 전송용 송전탑은 RF스캐너 탐지 경로에 송전탑이 위치하면 탐지 성능에 영향을 줄 수 있다. 실험은 상용 드론을 이용하여 드론에서 방사되는 신호 세기 측정하여 감쇠율을 확인하였다. 평균 감쇠율과 최대 감쇠율은 2.4 GHz와 5.8 GHz 대역에서 유사한 경향을 보였고, 구조물의 밀도에도 영향을 받는 것을 알 수 있다.