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The Photoreceptor Populations in the Retina of the Greater Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum

  • Kim, Tae-Jin;Jeon, Young-Ki;Lee, Jea-Young;Lee, Eun-Shil;Jeon, Chang-Jin
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.373-379
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    • 2008
  • Recently, we reported the existence of AII "rod" amacrine cells in the retina of the greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (Jeon et al., 2007). In order to enhance our understanding of bat vision, in the present study, we report on a quantitative analysis of cone and rod photoreceptors. The average cone density was $9,535cells/mm^2$, giving a total number of cones of 33,538 cells/retina. The average rod density was $368,891cells/mm^2$, giving a total number of rods of 1,303,517 cells. On average, the total populations of rods were 97.49%, and cones were 2.51% of all the photoreceptors. Rod: cone ratios ranged from 33.85:1 centrally to 42.26:1 peripherally, with a mean ratio of 38.96:1. The average regularity index of the cone mosaic in bat retina was 3.04. The present results confirm the greater horseshoe bat retina to be strongly rod-dominated. The rod-dominated retina, with the existence of AII cells discovered in our previous study, strongly suggests that the greater horseshoe bat retina has a functional scotopic property of vision. However, the existence of cone cells also suggests that the bat retina has a functional photopic property of vision.

Correlation between Upper Extremity Muscle Strength and Bat Swing Speed in Elementary School Baseball Players (초등학교 야구선수에 상지 근력과 배트 스윙 속도 간의 상관관계 분석)

  • Park, Chi Bok;Choi, Ah Young;Jeong, Ho Jin
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.239-244
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    • 2019
  • The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between upper limb muscle power and bat swing speed in elementary school baseball players. This study subjects were 32 subjects. Upper extremity muscle strength was measured in the Both Shoulder joints extensor flexor abductor adductor, Both elbow joints extensor flexor and bat swing speed. The correlation between upper extremity muscle strength and bat swing speed was analyzed using pearson's correlation analysis. There was a significant correlation between dominant upper extremity muscle strength and bat swing speed in the order of shoulder adductor, shoulder abductor, elbow flexor, and shoulder flexor and in correlation between non-dominant upper extremity muscle strength and bat swing speed in the order of shoulder adductor, elbow flexor, shoulder abductor, shoulder extensor, elbow extensor, and shoulder flexor. From these results, it can be seen that the stronger the upper extremity muscle strength, the bat swing speed is the more positive correlation.

Comparative genetic analyses of Korean bat coronaviruses with SARS-CoV and the newly emerged SARS-CoV-2

  • Na, Eun-Jee;Lee, Sook-Young;Kim, Hak Jun;Oem, Jae-Ku
    • Journal of Veterinary Science
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.12.1-12.11
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    • 2021
  • Background: Bats have been considered natural reservoirs for several pathogenic human coronaviruses (CoVs) in the last two decades. Recently, a bat CoV was detected in the Republic of Korea; its entire genome was sequenced and reported to be genetically similar to that of the severe acute respiratory syndrome CoV (SARS-CoV). Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare the genetic sequences of SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2, and the two Korean bat CoV strains 16BO133 and B15-21, to estimate the likelihood of an interaction between the Korean bat CoVs and the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. Methods: The phylogenetic analysis was conducted with the maximum-likelihood (ML) method using MEGA 7 software. The Korean bat CoVs receptor binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein was analyzed by comparative homology modeling using the SWISS-MODEL server. The binding energies of the complexes were calculated using PRODIGY and MM/GBGA. Results: Phylogenetic analyses of the entire RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, spike regions, and the complete genome revealed that the Korean CoVs, along with SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2, belong to the subgenus Sarbecovirus, within BetaCoVs. However, the two Korean CoVs were distinct from SARS-CoV-2. Specifically, the spike gene of the Korean CoVs, which is involved in host infection, differed from that of SARS-CoV-2, showing only 66.8%-67.0% nucleotide homology and presented deletions within the RBD, particularly within regions critical for cross-species transmission and that mediate interaction with ACE2. Binding free energy calculation revealed that the binding affinity of Korean bat CoV RBD to hACE2 was drastically lower than that of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2. Conclusions: These results suggest that Korean bat CoVs are unlikely to bind to the human ACE2 receptor.

A Study on the DHCP Supporting Network Attack Prevention (네트워크 공격 방지를 지원하는 DHCP에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Moon-Gi;Jeong, Da-Hye;Lee, Jae-Won;Yoo, Kwon-Jeong;Kim, Eun-Gi
    • Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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    • 2015.10a
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    • pp.640-642
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    • 2015
  • DHCP(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)는 TCP/IP 통신을 실행하기 위해 필요한 IP 주소 및 관련된 세부 구성 정보를 자동적으로 할당한다. 기존의 DHCP는 서버와 클라이언트 간 상호 인증 체계가 없어서 다양한 네트워크 공격에 취약하다. 본 논문에서는 기존 DHCP 메시지 옵션에 네트워크 공격을 방지할 수 있도록 지원하는 옵션을 추가하였다. DHCP 통신 과정에서 ECDSA와 HMAC 알고리즘 등을 이용하여 메시지의 무결성을 보장하고 서버와 클라이언트 간 상호 인증을 수행한다.

The 105-month Swift-BAT all-sky hard X-ray survey

  • Oh, Kyuseok;Koss, Michael;Markwardt, Craig B.;Schawinski, Kevin;Baumgartner, Wayne H.;Barthelmy, Scott D.;Cenko, Bradley;Gehrels, Neil;Mushotzky, Richard;Petulante, Abigail;Ricci, Claudio;Lien, Amy;Trakhtenbrot, Benny
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.36.3-37
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    • 2018
  • We present a new catalog of hard X-ray sources detected in the first 105 months of observations with the Burst Alert Telescope (BAT) on board the Neil Gehrels Swift observatory. The 105 month Swift-BAT survey is a uniform hard X-ray all-sky survey performed in the 14-195 keV band. The Swift-BAT 105 month catalog provides 1632 (422 new detections) hard X-ray sources in the 14 - 195 keV band above the 4.8 sigma significance level. Adding to the previously known hard X-ray sources, 34% (144/422) of the new detections are identified as Seyfert AGN in nearby galaxies (z < 0.2). The majority of the remaining identified sources are X-ray binaries (7%, 31) and blazars/BL Lac objects (10%, 43). As part of this new edition of the Swift-BAT catalog, we release eight-channel spectra and monthly sampled light curves for each object in the online journal and at the Swift-BAT 105 month Web site.

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Assessment of Best Available Technology of Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Petrochemical Basic Compound Manufacturing and Plastics and Synthetic Resins Manufacturing (석유화학계 기초화합물 제조시설과 합성수지 및 기타 플라스틱물질 제조시설의 폐수처리시설 BAT평가)

  • Kim, Youngnoh;Lim, Byungjin;Kwon, Osang
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.59-65
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    • 2006
  • The effluent limitations for individual industry based on the best available technology economically achievable (BAT) have been required to achieve effective regulation. BAT assessment criteria that are suitable for the circumstances of Korean industry were developed in the previous study. The criteria were applied to determine the BAT for petrochemical basic compound manufacturing (PBCM) and plastics and synthetic resins manufacturing (PSRM) industry. Wastewater discharged from the each category contains high concentration of COD and toluene. Eighteen sites were surveyed and wastewater qualities were analyzed. Six and two different technologies were applied to the PBCM and PSRM industry for the end-of-pipe treatment process, respectively. The technology candidates were evaluated in terms of environmental impacts, economically achievability, treatment performance and economical reasonability. As the result, the technology options: typical activated-sludge process + sand filtration + activated carbon adsorption (PBCM) and wet oxidation + chemical precipitation + typical activated-sludge process + chemical precipitation (PSRM) were selected as the BAT for each industry.

Kinetic and Mechanistic Studies of Oxidation of an Antiallergic Drug with Bromamine-T in Acid and Alkaline Media

  • Puttaswamy, Puttaswamy;Sukhdev, Anu
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.33 no.11
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    • pp.3544-3550
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    • 2012
  • Cetrizine dihydrochloride (CTZH) is widely used as an anti-allergic drug. Sodium N-bromo-p-toluenesulfonamide or bromamine-T (BAT) is the bromine analogue of chloramine-T (CAT) and is found to be a better oxidizing agent than CAT. In the present research, the kinetics of oxidation of CTZH with BAT in acid and alkaline media was studied at 313 K. The experimental rate laws obtained are: -d[BAT]/dt=$k[BAT][CTZH]^{0.80}[H^+]^{-0.48}$ in acid medium and -d[BAT]/dt=$k[BAT][CTZH]^{0.48}[OH^-]^{0.52}[PTS]^{-0.40}$ in alkaline medium where PTS is p-toluenesulfonamide. Activation parameters and reaction constants were evaluated. The solvent isotope effect was studied using $D_2O$. The dielectric effect is positive. The stoichiometry of the reaction was found to be 1:1 and the oxidation products were identified as 4-chlorobenzophenone and (2-piperazin-1-yl-ethoxy)-acetic acid in both media. The rate of oxidation of CTZH is faster in acid medium. Suitable mechanisms and related rate laws have been worked out.

Development of a Man's Fashion Goods Design using a Traditional Bat Pattern -Focusing on the Tessellation Arrangement and Color-Scheme of the Klimt's Painting- (전통 박쥐문양을 활용한 남성 패션상품 디자인 개발 - 테셀레이션 배치법 및 클림트 작품의 색채 활용을 중심으로 -)

  • Lim, Byungsoo;Cho, Jeansuk
    • Journal of Fashion Business
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.95-116
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study is to link traditional patterns to man's fashion goods design. Of all the traditional patterns, the bat pattern was chosen for use during the development of a man's fashion goods design as like as neck-tie, pocketchief and scarf. This study is based upon document searches, including research papers. Thought these searches, it investigates the form of traditional bat patterns, tessellation which can be found easily in the Islamic culture as well as in tile and carpet patterns and a modern painting by Gustav Klimt(1862-1918). Based on this investigation, the study attempt to modernize the bat pattern and apply the neck-tie, pocketchief and scarf. The design procedure includes three sub-processes: selection, arrangement and color-scheme. In conclusion, six designs of man's fashion goods were created by using one of Korea's traditional patterns - the bat pattern. Therefore, this study offer invaluable suggestions for multifaced research on how to come up with design concepts which apply Korea's traditional patterns to Man's fashion goods design.

Evaluation and Selection Method of Best Available Techniques for Integrated Environmental Management System (통합환경관리제도 운영을 위한 최적가용기법 평가·선정기법 연구)

  • Park, Jae Hong
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.348-358
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    • 2017
  • The process of evaluating and selecting the best available techniques presents various characteristics for each country. In the case of EU, BAT is selected through TWG meeting after first screening, mass and energy balance, impact assessment and decision support process. Korea has proposed four principles to select BAT that can be carbon neutral for each environmental infrastructure in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In order to evaluate and select the best available technique, it is necessary to differentiate the method according to whether it is a technique generally applied at the current workplace, whether it is a single technique or a combination technique, and whether it is a technology technique or management technique. In the case of a single technique, it should be evaluated whether it is a technique applied in the workplace, excessive cost, superior environmental technique over BAT, and secondary environmental pollution. In the case of multiple techniques, it is necessary to examine whether the emission standards are met and whether the pollutants can be treated at the same level as BAT. In the case of BAT candidates for management techniques, whether or not they contribute directly or indirectly to lowering the emission level of pollutants can be an important evaluation item. In the case of environmental techniques that are not generally applied in the workplace, it is recommended that the following 8 steps be carried out, including those prescribed by law. In the first stage, the list of performance evaluation factors is listed. In the second stage, the level of disposal of pollutants and the level of satisfaction with standards are listed. In the third stage, the environmental evaluation elements are listed. In the fourth stage, Is to list the economic evaluation elements, step 6 is to list the pollution and accident prevention evaluation factors, step 7 is the quantitative evaluation of the technical working group, and step 8 is BAT confirmation through deliberation of the central environmental policy committee.

Assessment of Best Available Technology of Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Leather Tanning and Finishing Industry (가죽, 모피가공 및 제조시설의 폐수처리시설 BAT평가)

  • Kim, Youngnoh;Lim, Byungjin;Kwon, Osang
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.51-58
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    • 2006
  • The effluent limitations for individual industry based on the best available technology economically achievable (BAT) have been required to achieve effective regulation. BAT assessment criteria that are suitable for the circumstances of Korean industry were developed in the previous study. The criteria were applied to determine the BAT for leather tanning and finishing industry. For the evaluation BAT, a subcategorization for the industry considering wastewater characteristics, source equipments, raw material and so on should be suggested. Three subcategories: A) Unharing, Chrome Tan, Retan-Wet Finish, B) Chrome Tan, Retan-Wet Finish, and C) Furskins were proposed in this study. Wastewater discharged from the each category contains high concentration of COD, chrome, nitrogen and sulfide. In particular, the concentration of nitrogen from the subcategory A is significantly greater. Twenty sites were surveyed and wastewater qualities were analyzed. Therefore, six different technologies were applied to the subcategory A for the end-of-pipe treatment technology, and a technology was used in the subcategory B and C, respectively. The technology candidates were evaluated in terms of environmental impacts, economically achievability, treatment performance and economical reasonability. As the result, the technology options for each subcategories: A) primary chemical precipitation + modified Ludzack-Ettinger process (MLE) + secondary chemical precipitation, B) chemical precipitation + typical activated-sludge process + Fenton oxidation, C) chemical precipitation + typical activated-sludge process + batch Fenton oxidation or batch activated carbon treatment were selected as the BAT, respectively.