본 연구는 기술수용모델(TAM), 컴퓨터 사회적 행위자 이론(CASA), 그 리고 자극-유기체-반응(S-O-R) 모델을 종합적으로 활용하여, AI 기반 디지털 휴먼 투어 가이드의 ‘신기술적 속성’과 ‘사회적 행위자 특성’이 문화관광 맥락에서 방문객의 감정적 경험 및 문화적 정체성 형성에 어떻 게 작용하는지를 규명하였다. 이를 위해 현장 조사와 온라인 설문을 통 해 총 436부의 유효 표본을 확보하고, 구조방정식 모형과 매개분석을 실 시하였다. 연구 결과, 지각된 기술적 새로움(technological novelty), 신 뢰도(credibility), 인간적 특성(anthropomorphism), 그리고 행위성 (agency)은 모두 방문객의 감정적 경험을 유의미하게 높이는 것으로 나 타났으며, 이는 직·간접적으로 문화적 정체성을 강화하는 데 기여하였다. 반면 지각된 지능적 우위(intelligent advantage)는 통계적으로 유의한 영향이 확인되지 않아, 경험 중심의 맥락에서는 순수하게 합리적인 기술 적 특성만으로는 충분한 방문객 공감을 이끌어내기 어렵다는 점이 시사 되었다. 본 연구는 S-O-R 모델 내에서 감정적 경험의 매개 역할을 부각 함으로써, TAM 및 CASA 이론의 적용 범위를 확장하였다. 또한 실무적 으로는 AI 기반 투어 가이드 디자인 시 새로움, 신뢰도, 인간적 특성, 그 리고 상호작용적 행위성을 강조함으로써 방문객의 감정적 몰입과 문화적 태도를 제고할 수 있음을 제안한다.

Uranium-contaminated soil can be effectively decontaminated through acid leaching; however, this process process generates significant amounts of radioactive wastewater. Therefore, developing efficient methods to remove uranium from wastewater is essential to minimize radioactive waste generation. This study investigates the applicability of various precipitation methods for uranium removal from acidic wastewater produced during soil-washing processes. Three methods were evaluated: metal hydroxide (M–OHx) co-precipitation, uranium peroxide (UO4) precipitation, and uranium phosphate (KUO2PO4) precipitation. The M–OHx precipitation method removes uranium by precipitating excess metal ions in wastewater by adjusting the pH. This method is easy to use and has a high removal efficiency. The UO4 and KUO2PO4 precipitation methods involve adding reagents to precipitate uranium in the mineral phase. They enable selective uranium separation and further volume reduction. In the results, M–OHx and KUO2PO4 precipitation methods remove uranium to less than 1 mg∙L−1 within 2 h, demonstrating superior capabilities compared to UO4 precipitation. The optimal method is different depended on the management strategy for the recovered uranium. The M–OHx precipitation method was suitable for permanent disposal, whereas KUO2PO4 could be recycled. Based on these findings, guidelines for the effective treatment of wastewater containing uranium from the soil-washing process can be established.

Uranium-contaminated soil can be cleaned using an acid washing process. However, high-concentration acid washing generates substantial amounts of radioactive waste, making it essential to develop a treatment process using low-concentration acid. This study evaluated the effectiveness of low-concentration sulfuric acid washing for uranium removal from contaminated soil. Experiments were conducted with a 0.05 M sulfuric acid solution. With a mixing ratio of soil to acid solution at 1:5, three consecutive washes were sufficient to remove uranium from contaminated soil to clearance level. During the acid washing process, real-time pH monitoring was performed to analyze the correlation between uranium leaching and pH changes. This led to the establishment of a monitoring-based process control strategy. In conclusion, we identified an effective method for removing uranium from soil under low acid concentration conditions. Consequently, significant reductions in radioactive waste generation are anticipated.

The utilization of pig slurry (PS) as an organic fertilizer plays a pivotal role in nutrient recycling within agricultural systems. However, this practice concomitantly leads nitrogen (N) losses through ammonia (NH₃) volatilization and nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of wood biochar on mitigating NH3 and N2O emissions and enhancing N retention from PS-applied soil, and plant biomass production during the vegetative growth of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). The experiment consisted of three treatments: 1) water (non-PS), 2) PS, and 3) PS combined with wood biochar (PS+WB). The PS+WB treatment resulted in the maintenance of elevated soil water content during the experimental period. The PS+WB treatment significantly enhanced soil nitrogen retention compared to PS alone, maintaining higher total N and NH₄⁺-N levels while reducing NO₃⁻ -N accumulation. Wood biochar application also leds to substantial reductions in NH₃ and N₂O emissions, mitigating environmental N losses. The PS+WB treatment resulted in an improvement of shoot biomass, crude protein content, and total digestible nutrients, indicating enhanced forage quality. The increased soil moisture content in PS+WB further contributed to plant growth benefits. These findings demonstrate that wood biochar is an effective amendment for improving nitrogen retention, reducing gaseous N emissions, and enhancing crop productivity in PS-amended soils.

Uranium (U), an essential source for nuclear energy production, poses serious environmental and radiological threat due to its high mobility and long half-life. Uranophane [Ca(UO2)2SiO3(OH)2·5H2O], a secondary U silicate mineral, is known as a solubility-limiting phase in U mining deposits and nuclear waste repositories (controlling U immobilization). However, research on uranophane dissolution, particularly under the influence of organic and inorganic ligands, remains lacking. This study investigates uranophane synthesis and its dissolution at pH 8 through batch experiments using organic ligands (citric acid (CA) and humic acid (HA) at 50–150 ppm) and inorganic ligands (carbonate, nitrate, chloride, and silicate at 10−4 M to 10−6 M). Obtained results suggested that CA and carbonate significantly enhanced U release, reaching 27.6 ppm. Mixed systems containing both organic (50–150 ppm CA) and inorganic (10−4 M carbonate) ligands revealed increased U release, however were less effective than single-ligand systems due to competitive interactions with carbonate dominating U speciation. Visual MINTEQ modeling was used to identify uranyl complex species in the solutions. Dissolution rate and kinetic modeling were determined to predict U release trends. These findings emphasize the role of various ligand types in nature and their impact on U mobility, aiding remediation strategies for contaminated environments.

Acid-washed solutions containing various ions, including uranium, are produced by washing uranium-bearing soil or minerals with H2SO4. Conventional extraction processes are complex, as they involve multiple steps and generate significant amounts of radioactive organic waste, posing environmental risks. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a simplified process that can selectively extract uranium while minimizing radioactive waste production. In this study, thermodynamic equilibrium calculations were performed to investigate the selective extraction of uranium through its reaction with H2O2. A basic additive was introduced to facilitate this reaction. The calculation results indicated that uranium in acid-leached solutions could be selectively extracted through a single-step precipitation process, which was experimentally validated. These findings can be utilized to design an efficient process for obtaining high-purity uranium from uranium-bearing soil or minerals.

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different feeding levels of domesticated barnyard millet and imported Bermuda hay on the growth performance and structural development of female and male growing goats. A 4×4 Latin square design was used, involving 8 goats with an average age of 3 months: 4 females and males with an initial body weight (BW) of 10.6 kg and 16.0 kg, respectively. Goats were randomly assigned to 4 dietary treatments: T1 (1.5% BW barnyard millet), T2 (1.5% BW Bermuda hay), T3 (2.0% BW barnyard millet), and T4 (2.0% BW Bermuda hay) over a 22-week period. Results indicated that the highest final body weight (FBW) was significantly observed at the highest feeding level (T4), with females reaching 14.9 kg and males 20.9 kg, while the highest average daily gain (ADG) values were recorded for females in T3 at 75.7 g/d and males in T4 at 81.0 g/d (p<0.05). Dry matter intake (DMI) was highest in the T4 group for both females (437.4 g/d) and males (635.9 g/d), with significant differences observed across treatments (p<0.05), whereas the feed conversion ratio (FCR) showed an improving trend, particularly with a value of 6.0 for females in T4. For structural development, the highest feeding levels led to significant increases in body length, body depth, chest width, and chest girth of both sex. Female and male in T4 achieved body lengths of 53.5 cm and 61.8 cm, and body depths of 45.2 cm and 54.8 cm, respectively. Chest width and girth reached 15.9 cm and 66.5 cm in males, and 13.5 cm and 56.5 cm in females. In conclusion, higher feeding levels, especially with Bermuda hay, may positively influence the growth performance and structural development of goats.

Maize (Zea mays. L) is one of the major sources of green fodder for livestock in Pakistan. Crop management plays a key role in obtaining high yields for green fodder. Fertilizer application, seed rate, and row spacing are critical components of crop management, which can significantly affect crop biomass. To determine the best production technology, a two-year (2021-2023) study was conducted at the research area of National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad. Plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, green fodder yield per acre, and green fodder yield per hectare were recorded. Various row spacing (15 cm, 30 cm, 45 cm, and 60 cm), fertilizer ratio (N: P = 55:30, 65:40, 75:50, and 85:60), and seed rates (30 kg/ac, 35 kg/ac, 40 kg/ac, and 45 kg/ac) were applied. Results obtained experiments revealed that in both growing seasons, the maximum green fodder yield was obtained when fertilizer N: P ratio was 75:50 (green fodder biomass: 74.61 t/ha and 72.56 t/ha). Similarly, the optimal seed rate was found to be 40 kg/ac, which resulted in the highest green fodder yield (73.41 t/ha and 72.88 t/ha in two seasons). Furthermore, the plant of maize at row spacing of 30 cm was found to generate the maximum green fodder yield (72.39 t/ha and 72.40 t/ha, respectively). Green fodder yield per hectare was found to be positively correlated with plant height, number of leaves, and leaf area. These findings underscore the significance of applying a fertilizer ratio of N: P = 75:50, a seed rate 40 kg/ac, and a row spacing of 45 cm for higher yields of green fodder in maize crop.

최근 국내에서는 온라인 거래를 통한 화훼류의 판매가 증가 하고 있다. 온라인 플랫폼의 종류에 따라서 각기 다양한 운송 시스템과 포장 방법을 이용하고 있지만, 품질과 관련된 정보가 부족한 실정이다. 특히, 일반 택배 배송을 이용하는 직거래 방식 은 다양한 외부 환경에 노출되기 때문에 품질에 문제가 발생할 수 있다. 절화장미는 외부의 환경에 노출되는 통기 구멍이 있는 포장 박스와 외부의 환경과 단절된 밀폐된 포장 박스가 사용되 고 있다. 포장 박스의 종류에 따른 절화장미의 품질을 조사한 결과 통기구가 있는 포장 박스를 이용하여 택배 운송한 절화장 미는 운송 중의 낮은 습도로 인해 생체중 감소가 높아 품질이 하락하였다. 밀폐된 포장 박스를 이용해서 운송한 절화장미는 통기 구멍이 있는 포장 박스를 이용해 운송한 절화장미보다 생 체중 감소는 작았지만, 포장 박스 내부의 온도가 높아져 품질이 하락하였다. 내부가 코팅된 밀폐형 포장박스 내부에 절화장미와 함께 냉매를 동봉하여 포장 후 운송하면, 운송 중 포장박스 내부 의 온도를 경감하고 품질을 보존하는 효과가 있었다.

Hydrangea is widely grown as an ornamental plant with a high commercial value owing to its appealing features. Although many cultivars exist as genetic resources, they cannot be effectively used for breeding due to insufficient information regarding their genetic relationships and breeding compatibility. Intraspecific and intergeneric hybridizations within the family, Hydrangeaceae present opportunities to create cultivars with desirable traits, however, breeding efforts in Hydrangea through interspecific hybridization have achieved limited success. The low viability of interspecific hybrids may be attributed to cytogenetic incompatibility between the species. Therefore, a deeper cytogenetic understanding of this genus could enhance future breeding programs. This review focuses on the importance of cytogenetic data in the breeding of hydrangeas and the different cytogenetic techniques utilized in this genus. Future directions for cytogenetic research in Hydrangea are also discussed.

Production technology trials for PARC’s new fodder oat cultivar (PARC-Oat) were conducted at the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) under rain-fed conditions in Islamabad from 2021 to 2023. The effects of different fertilizer doses, planting densities (seed rates), and inter-row spacing on green fodder yield were studied. The experiment comprised four fertilizer doses of nitrogen and phosphorus (N:P) (55:30, 65:40, 75:50, and 85:60 kg/ha), four seed rate densities (30 kg/ac, 35 kg/ac, 40 kg/ac, and 45 kg/ac), and four inter-row spacings (15 cm, 30 cm, 45 cm, and 60 cm). Results based o n k ey p arameters a ffecting t he y ield of PARC-O at—namely plant height (cm), leaf area (cm²), leaves per tiller, number of tillers per plant, and green fodder yield (t/ha)—indicated that the maximum yield of 72.74 t/ha was observed with the fertilizer dose of 75:50 kg/ha (N:P). Similarly, a seed rate of 40 kg/ha produced optimal planting densities, resulting in the highest green fodder yield of 72.85 t/ha, while an inter-row spacing of 30 cm yielded the maximum green fodder yield of 74.30 t/ha. These results suggest that to achieve maximum green fodder biomass of oats, best management practices should include the application of a fertilizer dose of 75:50 (N:P), a seed rate of 40 kg/ha, and an inter-row spacing of 30 cm.