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Feeding the extra billions: strategies to improve crops and enhance future food security

  • Stamm, Petra;Ramamoorthy, Rengasamy;Kumar, Prakash P.
    • Plant Biotechnology Reports
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.107-120
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    • 2011
  • The ability to feed an expanding world population poses one of the greatest challenges to mankind in the future. Accompanying the increased demand for food by the expected nine billion inhabitants of Earth in 2050 will be a continual decrease in arable land area, together with a decline in crop yield due to a variety of stresses. For these formidable challenges to be met, future crops should not only by high-yielding, but also stress-tolerant and disease-resistant. In this review, we highlight the importance of genetic engineering as an indispensable tool to generate just such future crops. We briefly discuss strategies and available tools for biotechnological crop improvement and identify selected examples of candidate genes that may be manipulated so that current biological maxima in yield may be surpassed by comfortable margins. Future prospects and the necessity for basic research aimed at identifying novel target genes are also discussed.

The Importance of Financial Literacy: Household's Income Mobility Measurement and Decomposition Approach

  • MONSURA, Melcah Pascua
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.7 no.12
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    • pp.647-655
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    • 2020
  • This study introduced income mobility analysis using pseudo-longitudinal panel data from Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) to consider the dynamic process of individual's well-being through time. Since there is no comprehensive measurement of income mobility because of its dynamic process, various income mobility indices such as Chi-square, Average Jump Index, Atkinson et al. Mobility Ratio, and Shorrocks' Mobility Index were used. These indices revealed that Filipino households' income movements are more mobile than expected, and their income status improved from 2000 to 2015. As income mobility takes place, income inequality is reduced by 91.80 percent (91.80%). Furthermore, the growth effect is the main factor of income mobility. This indicates that households took the economic opportunities from economic growth to earn more. However, income mobility due to transfer effect (transfer of income from one household to another through lottery winning and borrowing) increased when the economy is not good. The higher income mobility due to growth effect compared to transfer effect, whether the economy is good or bad, means that households learned how to use their income in savings, investments, and entrepreneurship. This is the result of a successful financial literacy program of the government wherein households realized financial stability and security.

PDF Publication Solution based on Web (웹을 기반으로 한 PDF 출판 솔류션에 관한 연구)

  • Lee Jae-Deuk
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.109-116
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    • 2005
  • In the previous C/S publishing system, the editor or contributor can arbitrarily modify the document created by the author, in which case it is difficult to identify the changes made in the document. Another shortcoming is in that when the document is in need of tracking or editing, the client must have the respective editing system. To solve this problem, the gist of the document must be preserved along with the document itself, and the process of handling the document must be standardized. Publishing on the web ensures a more stable and accurate result in processing documents. The significance of web publishing is made clear, when we consider the importance of information per se and the growing demand for immediate publication in the present day. The need for a simple and straightforward apache-based PDF publishing system, in which HTML and CSS are supported, and a converting engine provides PDF standard security application support, is prominent. This provides a library in which one can directly create a PDF via Windows, Linux, or Unix without having to rely on a client, allowing high-speed PDF creation. The development of a web-accessed PDF converting engine forms the basis for e-transactions, online brochures, electronic B/L, and many other industrial sectors.

The Determinants of Job Satisfaction of Nurses: Focused on Work Rewards (간호사의 직무만족 결정 요인 -노동보상을 중심으로-)

  • Yom, Young-Hee;Kwon, Sung-Bok;Lee, Yoon-Young;Kwon, Eun-Kyung;Ko, Jong-Wook
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.329-337
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of job satisfaction of hospital nurses. The focus was on work rewards. A causal model of job satisfaction of hospital nurses was constructed based on situational perspectives. Methods: The sample for this study consisted of 505 nurses from 2 general hospitals located in Seoul and Kyeonggi Province, Korea. Data were collected with self-administrated questionnaires and analyzed by hierarchical multiple regression. Results: All variables except workload were positively correlated with job satisfaction. It was found that three task reward variables(workload, meaning, and participation), two organizational reward variables(security and promotional chances) and one social reward variable(family support) had significant influence on nurses' job satisfaction. The explained variance for job satisfaction was 41.4%. The data further indicate that task rewards were the most significant determinants of nurse job satisfaction. Conclusion: Theses findings provide strong empirical evidence for importance of task, organizational and social reward variables in explaining job satisfaction of nurses. The model used for this study will be useful for predicting nurse job satisfaction.

Social Network Analysis by Utilizing Disaster Risk Big Data (재난 위험신고 빅데이터를 활용한 사회연결망 분석)

  • Han, Ji-Ah;Jeong, Duk-Hoon
    • The Journal of Bigdata
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    • v.1 no.2
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    • pp.45-63
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    • 2016
  • According to changes of recent climate social structures, frequency of occurrence new or complex disasters are increasing. So the importance of disaster prevention is increasing. To provide useful information of disaster prevention activities, We use the "Safety Sinmungo" main processing practices included Facility safety management in Ministry of Public Safety and Security. Facility safety management is the most and common disaster prevention activities. We identified the keywords in the risk report and facilities to residents report and analyzed the seasonal and inter-regional facilities report distribution process. We also utilized social network analysis techniques to configure a 1-mode, 2-mode facilities around the keyword for differences.

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Technique for Estimating the Number of Active Flows in High-Speed Networks

  • Yi, Sung-Won;Deng, Xidong;Kesidis, George;Das, Chita R.
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.194-204
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    • 2008
  • The online collection of coarse-grained traffic information, such as the total number of flows, is gaining in importance due to a wide range of applications, such as congestion control and network security. In this paper, we focus on an active queue management scheme called SRED since it estimates the number of active flows and uses the quantity to indicate the level of congestion. However, SRED has several limitations, such as instability in estimating the number of active flows and underestimation of active flows in the presence of non-responsive traffic. We present a Markov model to examine the capability of SRED in estimating the number of flows. We show how the SRED cache hit rate can be used to quantify the number of active flows. We then propose a modified SRED scheme, called hash-based two-level caching (HaTCh), which uses hashing and a two-level caching mechanism to accurately estimate the number of active flows under various workloads. Simulation results indicate that the proposed scheme provides a more accurate estimation of the number of active flows than SRED, stabilizes the estimation with respect to workload fluctuations, and prevents performance degradation by efficiently isolating non-responsive flows.

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The Study for Understanding the Disabled Body Figure and Individual Body Development of Universal Design (유니버설디자인을 위한 장애자의 체형 파악과 개인누드바디 연구)

  • Kim, Gum-Hwa;Song, Myoung-Kyun
    • The Korean Journal of Community Living Science
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.445-457
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    • 2008
  • Recently as the population of the disabled increased, interest and understanding toward them have deepened and the importance of universal design has risen. The purpose of this study is to understand the 3-dimensional body figure of the disabled by collecting a plaster figure using plaster dressing method and developing an individual nude body using FRP, with one female wheelchair user as the subject. The results of this study are as follows: First, 3-dimensional shape grasp about the figure of the obstacle person as is. Second, developing of individual nude body. Third, the presentation of the practical use idea of individual nude body. Last is the security of the basic document about the universal design. Uses the individual nude body in future and under producing boil a basic pattern and disabled person clothing. This work was supported by the Korea Research Foundation Grant funded by the Korea Government (MOEHRD, Basic Research Promotion Fund) (KRF-2005-B00022)."

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The Effect of Health Behavior and Oral Health Behavior on Community Periodontal Index in Korean Adult (한국성인의 건강행위와 구강건강행위가 치주조직병자율(CPI)에 미치는 영향)

  • Bok, Hye-Jeong;Ahn, Bun-Sook;Lee, Hee-Sung
    • The Korean Journal of Health Service Management
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.93-100
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    • 2013
  • This study sought to explore the relationships between health behavior, oral health behavior and community periodontal index away the adult in korea. The date of 'The fifth korean national health and nutrition examination survey 2010' was analyzed for this study. The questionnaire was measured regarding health behavior, oral health behavior, community periodontal index and socio-economic characteristics. For statistical analysis, the SPSS 19.0 for Windows was used. We determined frequencies, percentage and determining statistical significance using multiple regression analysis. General characteristics showed differences in community periodontal index associated with residence, gender, age, income level, education, division of basic livelihood security. Health behavior showed differences in community periodontal index associated with smoking, AUDIT. Oral health behaviors showed differences in community periodontal index associated with dental care treatment, utilization of dental hospitals, dental check up, tooth brushing, use oral health supplies. In conclusion, in order to reduce community periodontal index of the adult, the importance and needs of periodontal status should be emphasized. periodontal status related education and program for the adult should be operated.

A Study on the Block Cryptosystem Design with Variable Byte Operation (바이트 가변 연산기능을 가진 블록 암호시스템 설계에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Seon-Keun
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.2311-2316
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    • 2011
  • With development of information communications and network environments security importance to the informations deepen as time goes. In this viewpoint, cryptosystem is developing but proportionally cracking and hacking technology is developing. Therefore in this paper we proposed and designed block cryptosystem with byte variable operation. Designed cryptosystem based on byte operation is safe than existed cryptosystem because it is not generate the fixed DC and LC characteristics. Additionally, proposed cryptosystem have high processing rate and authenticated operation. Therefore proposed cryptosystem is considered to many aid in the network fields.

A Study on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Planning of Urban Mixed-use Commercial Facilities - Focused on the Users' Consciousness - (도시 복합상업시설의 범죄예방 환경계획을 위한 연구 - 이용자 의식조사를 중심으로 -)

  • Ha, Mi-Kyoung;Lee, Hyo-Chang
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.3-14
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    • 2015
  • The most important issue of modern cities is a crime. Crime prevention through environmental planning is needed in the urban mixed-use commercial facilities which have an important role of modern urban life, and have a positive elements for local society. The purpose of this study is to propose a direction of crime prevention through environmental planning for the urban mixed-use commercial facilities. In order to accomplish this purpose, a questionnaire survey is performed on users of urban mixed-use commercial facilities to evaluate the importance and satisfaction. The conclusions are as follows; 1) Crime prevention through environmental planning is needed in the public space which forms boundary between urban mixed-use commercial facilities and other urban facilities. 2) Safety support planning is necessary for women and children for crime prevention of urban mixed-use commercial facilities. 3) Crime prevention planning is needed in urban mixed-use commercial facilities of the various isolation space. 4) Crime prevention through environmental planning is needed for facilities of after business hours. 5) Various security alarm system considering the characteristics of the space is needed for crime prevention. 6) Community program is necessary in order to increase the utilization of external public space. 7) A sign is necessary to prevent a criminal act in urban mixed-use commercial facilities. 8) The connection of commercial facilities and activity inducing factors is needed.