• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권8_spc호
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• pp.1256-1265
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• 2019

The aim of this review is to show the evolution of the dairy goat sector in Europe from all perspectives. Starting from the current situation, the challenges and future potential of this livestock system are presented, as well as strategies to overcome the difficulties faced. Europe holds 1.9% of the world goat population and produces 15.1% of goat milk recorded worldwide. The goat species plays a fundamental economic, social and environmental role in many regions of Europe. The wide diversity of production systems and autochthonous breeds makes the sector very heterogeneous. In order to improve viability, a number of strategies need to be adopted to solve the current problems such as a low profitability, absence of generational change and a little or no recognition of the social and environmental role of the sector. Some strategies to improve the situation of the European goat sector include: i) generating market value that will recognise the diversity of the dairy goat sector (breeds, feeding models, derived products${\ldots}$); ii) promoting and raising awareness of the functional attributes of goat milk and derived products so as to increase consumption; iii) assigning an economic value to environmental and social functions; iv) improving working conditions through technological innovation to make goat farming more attractive to young people; and v) processing more milk into cheese or other dairy products in production areas.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.265-272
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• 2022

Many studies on poultry have been conducted in the poultry industry to improve their important economic traits, such as egg production, meat quality, and carcass yield. Environmental changes affect the poultry's economic traits, including muscle growth. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanisms by which simvastatin causes muscle injury in quail muscle cells. Following treatment with various doses of simvastatin, LD50 in the quail myoblast cells was determined using a cell viability test; cell death was caused by apoptosis and/or necrosis. Thereafter, the expression patterns of the atrophy marker genes were examined via quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The results showed that the transcriptional levels of the muscle atrophy marker genes (Atrogin-1, TRIM63) and the upstream genes in their signaling cascade were increased by simvastatin treatment. This indicated that simvastatin induced myogenic cell death and muscle injury via protein degradation through muscle atrophy signaling. Further studies should focus on identifying the mechanism by which simvastatin induces the protein degradation signaling pathway in quail muscle..

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.155-165
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• 2024

Software as a Service라 불리는 서비스형 Software, SaaS 사업은 최근 급격히 성장하고 있는 Software 비즈니스 모델 중 하나로, 팬데믹 이후 경기 침체 상황에서도 SaaS 사업은 IT 기업의 중요 사업 모델로 발전하고 있다. SaaS의 수익 구조는 구독 경제의 틀을 갖추고 있으며, 사용자가 사용한 서비스에 대해서만 비용을 지불한다. 다시 말해, SaaS는 구독형 과금 방식으로, 구독자는 인터넷을 통하여 클라우드 컴퓨터에 Upload 되어 있는 소프트웨어를 제공받는 것이다. 본 연구는 Software Solution 개발업체가 구축형 SW 중심에서 구독형 SW 중심으로 비즈니스 모델을 전환하면서 발생되는 손익 매출의 하락을 극복하기 위한 방안에 대한 연구와 정량적인 사업성 평가를 통하여 구독형 과금 형태를 어떻게 선정할 것인지, 투자 비용을 빠르게 회수할 수 있는 방안에 관한 연구를 목적으로 한다. 따라서, 기업 측면에서는 지금까지 정성적인 방법에 의존하던 사업기획 방안에서 벗어나, 좀 더 정량적으로 산정할 수 있는 구독 서비스 사업성 평가를 통한 구독료 산정으로 고객에게 합리적인 비용의 서비스 공급으로 신성장 분야의 선도업체로 나아갈 수 있는 밑거름이 될 수 있을 것이라 사료된다.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.81-89
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• 2002

전지전력저장시스템은 부하 평준화, 순동 예비력 확보, 주파수·전압 조정, 신뢰도 향상 및 송변전 설비의 투자지연효과 등의 많은 장점을 가진다. 전지전력저장시스템의 보급을 확산하기 위해서는 수용가 입장에서 본 경제성 평가가 중요하다. 본 논문에서는 기존의 모델을 보완, 개선한 전지전력저장시스템의 경제성 평가 모델을 제안하였다. 제안된 경제성 평가 모델을 한국전력의 부하 조사로부터 얻어진 전형적 수용가인 경공업, 상업, 가정용 수용가에 적용하여 순현재가치, 수익률 등의 경제 척도를 통해 각 수용가의 경제성 타당성을 분석하였다. 이의 결과를 보면 전지전력저장시스템은 특정 수용가 형태(가정 수용가)에 유리하다는 것을 알 수 있었으며, 정부 및 에너지 에이전트는 이의 보급 확산을 위해 세금 혜택, 금융 지원 등의 프로그램을 실행하여야 할 것이다. 본 논문의 결과는 수용가의 투자 의사결정 및 정부 에너지 관련 부서의 정책에 도움이 될 것이다.

• 농촌지도와개발
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.251-265
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• 2004

The agricultural sector's economic structure in Korea is regarded to encounter major barriers on the way toward revitalizing its economic prosperity. Among many, the energy-related problem is one of prime nuclei embedded in the country's agricultural sector. The ought-to-come structural changes in the country's agricultural energy system hinge upon the central government's policy direction as well as efforts of local governments and local farming community members. The indirect aids via 'cross subsidy' of electricity tariff rate and 'tax-exempt price' of oil fuels are two notable causes of the unsustainable energy consumption pattern in the country's agricultural sector. As measures, demand-side management(DSM) and energy-efficiency promotions are regarded to be the most attractive methods for energy conservation and economic productivity as well. Development of renewable energy sources are also receiving a great deal of attention for the long-term alternatives to the country's existing oil-based agricultural production mode. This study examines the contributive potential of DSM approaches and renewables-based technologies. With the critical evaluation on the concurrent adversities of the country's agricultural energy system, various sources of renewable energy-solar power, wind power, biomass, etc.-are examined for the purpose of technological and economical viability. As sufficient potentials of renewable energy sources are being estimated, both the system production cost and the installation cost for the county's rural areas are expected to lower in the long term. DSM options are also evaluated to be fruitful even in the short term. Both the public and civil arenas must galvanise each side's effort in order to promote these policy options and community potentials.

• 한국건설관리학회논문집
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.79-89
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• 2006

종래의 깎기식 제거기에 의한 노면표시 제거작업은 인력에 의존하는 단순반복 작업으로 진행된다. 경제사회적인 측면에서 이러한 수작업은 매우 불리한데, 장시간 교통통제로 인하여 교통체증을 야기 시키기 때문이다. 이러한 교통체증은 도로 이용자의 불편과 혼잡비용이 증가시킬 뿐만 아니라 교통사고의 가능성도 가중시키게 된다. 본 연구의 목적은 워터젯 기술을 이용한 노면표시 제거 장비를 개발하고, 개발장비의 성능을 평가하는 것이다. 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 워터젯을 이용한 노면표시 제거장비를 개발하여 현장실험한 결과, 기존방식과 비교하여 280.0%의 생산성 달성 비율을 얻을 수 있었다 또한 편익/비용 비율을 분석한 결과, 편익/비용 비율이 1보다 큰 3.28이 산출되었다. 따라서 노면표시제거 자동화 장비를 도입하는 경우 추가 소요되는 비용보다 발생되는 편익이 더 큼을 알 수 있다. 둘째, 개발장비로 기존 방식의 190일 작업물량을 작업할 경우, 장비 한대마다 연간 약 25.5억원의 교통혼잡비용을 절감할 수 있음을 알 수 있었다 따라서 노면표시제거 업체들이 본 연구의 개발장비를 도입함으로써 얻을 수 있는 사회적 편익은 막대할 것으로 기대된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권8호
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• pp.1110-1114
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• 2002

The animal production sector in Jordan is characterized by shortages of locally produced feedstuffs derived from rangeland, forage plants or from human food crops as by products. This is exacerbated by insufficient rainfall, overgrazing, early grazing and high stocking rate. Thus, subject to these constraints, other technological improvements are highly desirable to meet the needs of crop growth and animal production. Alternative adapted technologies are also desirable in order to meet the increased demand for red meat in relation to population growth along with the changes in the price subsidy for feedstuff. The technologies are those, which have been introduced to the animal production sector, obtained in agricultural research stations besides on-farm demonstrations. They include technologies suited for increasing birth and twining rates, synchronizing the mating period, introducing the early weaning method, and animal feed and sheep production. Economic assessments conducted in this study demonstrate promising results of hormonal and nutritional practices in improving production efficiency of Awassi sheep in Jordan. Jordanian published data between 1991 and 1998 were used. The examined practices were: 1) use of PMSG in estrus synchronization in ewes, 2) introduction of early lamb weaning program, 3) supplementation with $AD_3E$ for ewes and 4) the use of agro-industrial feed block as a feed supplement for grazing lambs. Production data were then subjected to partial budgeting for economical evaluation. The use of PMSG outperformed the control groups in fertility and net returns per ewe by US$ 8.36/ewe. The early weaning of lambs increased the net returns by US$ 3.90/lamb. The injection with vitamin $AD_3E$ showed an average additional net return of US$ 5.66/ewe. Feeding agriculture by-product blocks improved weight gain in the feed block groups and resulted in additional net returns of US$ 3.5/lamb. The economic viability and reproductive performance indicators demonstrate that efforts should be undertaken to disseminate these new practices in the development program.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.508-513
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• 2016

To investigate the potential therapeutic effects of polyphenols in treating Pb induced renal dysfunction and intoxication and to explore the detailed underlying mechanisms. Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control groups (CT), Pb exposure groups (Pb), Pb plus Polyphenols groups (Pb+PP) and Polyphenols groups (PP). Animals were kept for 60 days and sacrificed for tests of urea, serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. Histological evaluations were then performed. In vitro studies were performed using primary kidney mesangial cells to reveal detailed mechanisms. Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) was used to evaluate cell viability. Pb induced cell apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and scavenging were tested by DCFH-DA. Expression level of tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$), interleukin-1-${\beta}$ (IL-1-${\beta}$) and IL-6 were assayed by ELISA. Western blot and qPCR were used to measure the expression of ERK1/2, JNK1/2 and p38. Polyphenols have obvious protective effects on Pb induced renal dysfunction and intoxication both in vivo and in vitro. Polyphenols reduced Pb concentration and accumulation in kidney. Polyphenols also protected kidney mesangial cells from Pb induced apoptosis. Polyphenols scavenged Pb induced ROS generation and suppressed ROS-mediated ERK/JNK/p38 pathway. Downstream pro-inflammatory cytokines were inhibited in consistency. Polyphenol is protective in Pb induced renal intoxication and inflammatory responses. The underlying mechanisms lie on the antioxidant activity and ROS scavenging activity of polyphenols.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2015년도 추계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.168-169
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• 2015

SMART Frame is a composite precast concrete structure system to deliver the advantages of both steel frame and reinforced concrete. Many studies have established to date that SMART Frame is more advantageous than conventional frame-type structure in terms of structural stability, constructability, economic viability as well as reduction of construction schedule. However, such studies have focused primarily on wall-type or flat slab-type apartment housing structures, failing to include Rahmen structures in their scope. Accordingly, this study aims to analyze the benefits of potential application of SMART Frame to RC Rahmen structures. As the structural stability and constructability of SMART Frame is already proven, this study reviews its benefits from the perspective of cost reduction. Conclusion of this study will be used subsequently in predicting the benefits of SMART Frame when it is adapted to RC Rahmen structures.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.370-374
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• 2005

AC loss of a superconducting conductor has a strong influence on the economic viability of a superconducting fault current limiter, which offers an attractive means to limit short circuit current in power systems. Therefore, the AC loss characteristics in several fault current limiting elements of a coil type have been investigated experimentally. The test result shows that AC losses measured in the fault current limiting elements depend on arrangement of a voltage lead. The AC loss of a bifilar coil is smallest among the fault current limiting elements of the coil type. The measured AC loss of the bifilar coil is much smaller than that calculated from Norris's elliptical model. However, the loss measured in a meander, which is frequently used in a resistive fault current limiter, agrees well to the theoretical one.