• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.292-303
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• 2022

Background: Climate change significantly influences the geographical distribution of plant species worldwide. Selecting indicator species allows for better-informed and more effective ecosystem management in response to climate change. The Korean Peninsula is the northernmost distribution zone of warm temperate evergreen broad-leaved (WTEB) species in Northeast Asia. Considering the ecological value of these species, we evaluated the current distribution range and future suitable habitat for 13 WTEB tree species designated as climate-sensitive biological indicator species. Results: Up-to-date and accurate WTEB species distribution maps were constructed using herbarium specimens and citizen science data from the Korea Biodiversity Observation Network. Current northern limits for several species have shifted to higher latitudes compared to previous records. For example, the northern latitude limit for Stauntonia hexaphylla is higher (37° 02' N, Deokjeokdo archipelago) than that reported previously (36° 13' N). The minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio6) is the major factor influencing species distribution. Under future climate change scenarios, suitable habitats are predicted to expand toward higher latitudes inland and along the western coastal areas. Conclusions: Our results support the suitability of WTEB trees as significant biological indicators of species' responses to warming. The findings also suggest the need for consistent monitoring of species distribution shifts. This study provides an important baseline dataset for future monitoring and management of indicator species' responses to changing climate conditions in South Korea.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.302-315
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• 2023

Distribution characteristics and altitudinal gradient of four species (E. strigata, E. separigata, E. orientalis-sachalinensis group) of the mayfly genus Ephemera (Order Ephemeroptera) were analyzed with probability distribution models (exponential, normal, lognormal, logistic, Weibull, gamma, beta, Gumbel). Data was collected from 23,846 sampling units of 6,787 sites in Korea from 2010 to 2021. The beta distribution model showed the best fit for positively skewed E. orientalis-sachalinensis and little-skewed E. strigata along with altitudinal gradient. The reversed lognormal distribution model showed the best-fit for negatively skewed E. separigata. E. orientalis-sachalinensis distributed at the range of altitude 1~700 m (mean 251 m, median 226 m, mode 124 m, and standard deviation 161 m), E. strigata distributed at the range of altitude 5~871 m (mean 474 m, median 478 m, mode 492 m, and standard deviation 200 m), E. separigata distributed at the range of altitude 7~846 m (mean 620 m, median 659 m, mode 760 m, and standard deviation 181 m). Altitudinal habitat suitability ranges were estimated to be 42~257 m for E. orientalis-sachalinensis, 335~644 m for E. strigata, and 641~824 m for E. separigata. Based on the altitudinal spectrum of suitability and altitude-related temperature analysis results, E. orientalis-sachalinensis was estimated to be thermophilic, E. strigata to be mesophilic, and E. separigata to be thermophobic. This is the first national-scale evaluation of the altitudinal distribution of Ephemera in Korea. These results will be used in a further research study on altitudinal shift of the species of Ephemera under climate change.

• 천문학회보
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.38.1-38.1
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• 2021

Dust polarization depends on the physical and mechanical properties of dust, as well as the properties of local environments. To understand how dust polarization varies with grain mechanical properties and the local environment, in this paper, we model the wavelength-dependence polarization of starlight and polarized dust emission by aligned grains by simultaneously taking into account grain alignment and rotational disruption by radiative torques (RATs). We explore a wide range of the local radiation field and grain mechanical properties characterized by tensile strength. We find that the maximum polarization and the peak wavelength shift to shorter wavelengths as the radiation strength U increases due to the enhanced alignment of small grains. Grain rotational disruption by RATs tends to decrease the optical-near infrared polarization but increases the ultraviolet polarization of starlight due to the conversion of large grains into smaller ones. In particular, we find that the submillimeter (submm) polarization degree at 850㎛(P850) does not increase monotonically with the radiation strength or grain temperature (Td), but it depends on the tensile strength of grain materials. Our physical model of dust polarization can be tested with observations toward star-forming regions or molecular clouds irradiated by a nearby star, which have higher radiation intensity than the average interstellar radiation field. Finally, we compare our predictions of the P850-Td relationship with Planck data and find that the observed decrease of P850 with Td can be explained when grain disruption by RATs is accounted for, suggesting that interstellar grains unlikely to have a compact structure but perhaps a composite one. The variation of the submm polarization with U (or Td)can provide a valuable constraint on the internal structures of cosmic dust

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.464-470
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• 2023

Objectives: This study evaluated occupational exposures to noise and heat stress during routine non-outage works in three coal-fired power plants in the Republic of Korea. Methods: The data were collected during the summer of 2020. Full shift noise exposure of 52 workers were measured using noise dosimeters. Heat stress of 16 worksites were measured for 70 minutes using wet-bulb globe temperature monitors. Results: The noise dosimetry results revealed time-weighted averages that ranged from 47.5 to 88.9 dBA. 2 out of 52 noise measurements exceeded 85 dBA. Based on the arithmetic mean, the coal service group showed the highest level at 80.2 dBA by job tasks. Noise exposures exceeding 85 dBA were measured in the coal service and plant operator group. Heat stress index measurements ranged from 20.3℃ to 37.2℃. 1 out of 9 indices measured in coal facilities and 4 out of 7 indices measured in boiler house exceeded 1 hour TWA during moderate work. Heat stress indices measured from boiler houses were significantly higher than those measured from coal equipment. Conclusions: The results show that overexposure to noise and heat stress may be encountered during routine non-outage work activities in coal-fired power plants. Appropriate actions should be taken to reduce future health outcome from occupational exposure to noise and heat stress in the industry.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.1269-1276
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• 2023

작물 수확량 예측은 토양, 비, 기후, 대기 및 이들의 관계와 같은 다양한 측면으로 인해 다국적 식사와 강력한 수요에 필수적이며, 기후 변화는 농업 생산량에 영향을 미친다. 본 연구에서는 온도, 강수량, 습도 등의 데이터 세트를 운영한다. 현재 연구는 농부와 농업인을 지원하기 위해 다양한 분류기를 사용한 기능 선택에 중점을 두고 있다. 특징 선택 접근법을 활용한 작물 수확량 추정은 96% 정확도를 나타내었다. 특징 선택은 기계학습 모델의 성능에 영향을 미친다. 현재 그래프 분류기의 성능은 81.5%를 나타내며, 특징 선택이 없는 Random Forest 회귀 분석은 78%의 정확도를 나타냈다. 또한, 특징 선택이 없는 의사결정 트리 회귀 분석은 67%의 정확도를 유지하였다. 본 논문은 제시된 10가지 알고리즘을 대상으로 특징 선택 중요성에 대한 실험결과를 나타내었다. 이러한 결과는 작물 분류 연구에 적합한 모델을 선택하는 데 도움이 될 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.140-145
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• 2024

High temperature co-electrolysis of H₂O-CO₂ mixtures using solid oxide cells has attracted attention as promising CO₂ utilization technology for production of syngas (H₂/CO), feedstock for E-fuel synthesis. For direct supply to E-fuel production such as hydrocarbon and methanol, the outlet gas ratio (H₂/CO/CO₂) of co-electrolysis should be controlled. In this work, current voltage characteristic test and product gas analysis were carried out under various reaction conditions which could attain proper syngas ratio.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.59-64
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• 2024

본 연구에서는 초소형 특수목적형 전기자동차에 적용 가능한 초소형 변속기에 대한 연구를 진행하였다. 일반적으로 전기자동차에서는 다단 기어형태의 변속기를 삭제하고 모터의 출력을 제어하거나 감속기를 통해 초기 구동력을 확보한다. 그러나 전기카트나 경형 전기자동차와 같은 초소형 차량에서는 배터리 용량이 상대적으로 적기 때문에 적재 상태에 따라 주행 거리가 감소하거나 모터에 부하가 가해질 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 CVT(Continuously Variable Transmission)의 변속 메커니즘을 적용하여, 구배 상태나 적재 상태와 같은 필요한 상황에서 변속이 가능한 고단 0.625와 저단1.6의 기어비를 갖는 2단 구조의 감속기를 개발하였다. 선정된 기어비를 기반으로 변속기를 설계하고, 개발된 변속기의 동력 전달 효율을 검증하기 위해 시험기를 제작하였다. 이 시험기를 통해 변속기의 회전 속도와 부하량을 변화시키며 동력 전달 효율 특성을 확인하고, 변속과 구동 시 발생되는 발열 특성도 확인하였다. 그 결과를 토대로 CVT구조를 갖는 2단 구조의 변속기를 개발하였다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.152-162
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• 2024

Background: Plant species of the alpine treeline ecotone are highly sensitive to climate change and may adjust their population dynamics, and functional traits in response to changing climate. This study examined regeneration patterns and leaf traits variations in an important treeline ecotone element Rhododendron campanulatum along the elevation gradient in western Nepal to assess its potential adaptive responses to climate change. The distribution range of R. campanulatum (3,400-3,800 m above sea level [a.s.l.]) was divided into five horizontal bands, each with a 100 m elevational range. Eight plots (10 m × 10 m) were sampled in each band, resulting into a total of 40 plots. In each plot, all R. campanulatum individuals and co-occurring tree species were counted. From each elevation, R. campanulatum leaf samples were collected to determine leaf dimensions, leaf density, specific leaf area (SLA), and stomatal density (SD). Results: The density-diameter curve indicated that R. campanulatum was regenerating well, with enhanced regeneration at higher elevation (3,800 m a.s.l.) than at lower. Tree canopy cover appeared to be the major determinant of R. campanulatum regeneration, as indicated by a higher number of seedlings in treeless stands. With increasing elevation, the leaf length, width, SLA, and stomata length decreased but leaf thickness and SD increased. Conclusions: Overall, a higher regeneration and lower SLA with the high SD in the leaves at the upper limit of the species distribution suggested that R. campanulatum is well adapted at its upper distribution range with the possibility of upslope range shift as temperature increases.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.324-328
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• 2024

This study analyzed the influence of ball size and process control agents on the refinement and dehydrogenation behavior of TiH₂ powder. Powders milled using ZrO₂ balls with diameters of 0.1 mm, 0.3 mm, and 0.3+0.5+1 mm exhibited a bimodal particle size distribution, of which the first mode had the smallest size of 0.23 ㎛ for the 0.3 mm balls. Using ethanol and/or stearic acid as process control agents was effective in particle refinement. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that dehydrogenation of the milled powder started at a relatively low temperature compared to the raw powder, which is interpreted to have resulted from a decrease in particle size and an increase in defects. The dehydrogenation kinetics of the TiH₂ powder were evaluated by the magnitude of peak shift with heating rates using thermogravimetric analysis. The activation energy of the dehydrogenation reaction, calculated from the slope of the Kissinger plot, was measured to be 228.6 kJ/mol for the raw powder and 194.5 kJ/mol for the milled powder. TEM analysis revealed that both the milled and dehydrogenated powders showed an angular shape with a size of about 200 nm.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.122-126
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• 2003

본 연구에서는 두께가 0.7 $\mu \textrm{m}$인 $Zn_{0.86}Mn_{0.14}$Te 에피막을 GaAs(100) 기판 위에 열벽 적층 성장하였다. 선택에칭용액에 의하여 GaAs 기판이 제거된 X-선 회절 패턴으로부터 $Zn_{0.86}Mn_{0.14}$Te에피막의 결정구조는 zincblende 이었으며 격자상수는 6.140 $\AA$으로 계산되었다. 이러한 격자상수 값과 Vegard 법칙으로부터 Mn의 조성비 x=0.14임을 알았다. 성장된 에피막의 결정성은 이중결정요동 곡선의 반폭치 값이 256 arcsec인 것으로부터 양호하다는 것이 확인되었다 상온에서 10K 까지 $Zn_{0.86}Mn_{0.14}$Te에피막의 온도에 따른 띠 간격 에너지를 측정하기 위하여 투과 스펙트럼으로부터 흡수 스펙트럼이 얻어졌다 온도가 감소할수록 흡수 스펙트럼에서 강하게 흡수가 일어나는 영역은 에너지가 큰 쪽을 향하여 이동하였고 흡쑤단 근처에서 자유 엑시톤 형성을 의미하는 흡수 피크가 생겨났다. $Zn_{0.86}Mn_{0.14}$Te에피막의 온도에 따른 자유 엑시톤 피크 에너지로부터 OK와 300 K일 때 띠 간격 에너지는 각각 2.4947 eV와 2.330 eV로 구하여졌다. 10 K에서 기판이 제거된 $Zn_{0.86}Mn_{0.14}$Te 에피막의 흡수 스펙트럼의 자유 엑시톤 피크 에너지는 광발광 피크 에너지보다 15.4 meV 정도 크다. 이 에너지 차이는 흡수 스펙트럼과 발광 피크 사이의 에너지 차이를 의미하는 Stokes shift를 나타낸다.