남방큰무당벌레(신칭)를 한국 미기록종으로 보고한다. 본 종은 국내 Harmornia속의 3종과는 둥글고 볼록한 체형, 앞가슴등판의 갈라진 점 모양, 각 딱지날개에 7개의 검은점이 1-3-2-1 배열로 나타나는 특징으로 쉽게 구별할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 Harmonia속의 종 검색표, 진단형질과 DNA바코드 정보를 제공하고자 한다.

목적: 본 연구는 대학생에서 콘택트렌즈 착용 여부에 따라 음주와 전자기기 사용이 안구건조 증상에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 방법 : 대학생 32명(64안)을 콘택트렌즈 착용군(16명)과 미착용군(16명)으로 나누었다. 순목 횟수, 비침입성 눈 물막 파괴검사(NIBUT), 오큐튜브 검사를 기본 검사, 스마트폰 20분 시청 후, 목표 혈중 알코올 농도 0.03% 달성 후 측정하였다. 결과: NIBUT는 미착용군에서 착용군보다 일관되게 낮았으며, 기본 검사 및 전자기기 사용 후 유의한 차이를 보였다 (p=0.010, p=0.001). 음주 후에는 경계선상의 유의성을 보였다(p=0.057). 오큐튜브 검사값은 미착용군에서 높았으며, 음주 후 유의한 차이를 나타냈다(p=0.016). 미착용군은 전자기기 사용 후 순목 횟수와 오큐튜브 검사값에서 유의한 변화를 보였고(p=0.001, p=0.000), 음주 후에는 모든 검사값에서 유의한 변화가 나타났다(p=0.039, p=0.000, p=0.000). 착용군은 전자기기 사용 후 순목 횟수(p=.034), 음주 후 오큐튜브 검사(p=0.008)에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 건성안의 유병률은 미착용군에서 전자기기 사용 후(p=0.028), 착용군에서 음주 후 (p=0.022) 유의하게 증가하였다. 결론 : 음주와 전자기기 사용은 콘택트렌즈 착용 여부와 관계없이 대학생의 안구건조 증상을 악화시킬 수 있다.

본 연구는 암환자를 대상으로 한 원예치료 프로그램이 자율 신경계 활동에 미치는 영향을 분석하고자 하였다. 연구 대상은 항암화학요법, 방사선치료, 호르몬 치료 등의 보조 치료를 완료 한 20대부터 60대까지의 15명의 여성으로 구성되었다. 원예치 료 프로그램은 테라리움 제작과 계절을 주제로 한 꽃꽂이 활동 의 두 차례 세션으로 구성되었다. 자율신경계 지표로는 교감신 경 활성(LF), 부교감신경 활성(HF), 자율신경균형도(LF/HF), 평균 맥박수, 맥박 표준편차(SDNN)를 프로그램 실시 전과 후에 의료용 측정장비를 통해 측정하였다. 그 결과, HF는 모든 연령 층에서 증가하는 경향을 보였으며 특히 60대에서 유의미한 증 가가 나타나 부교감신경계 활성이 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. LF는 모든 연령대에서 큰 변화 없이 안정적인 수치를 보였다. LF/HF 비율은 전 연령대에서 감소하였으며, 이는 자율신경 균 형 상태의 긍정적인 효과를 의미한다. 또한 평균 맥박수는 프로 그램 후에 전반적으로 감소하였으며, 특히 고령층에서 유의미한 감소가 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 원예치료 프로그램이 암환자의 생리적 스트레스를 완화하고 자율신경계 균형 회복에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 보여준다. 본 연구는 자율신경계 활동의 생리적 지표를 활용하여 원예치료의 효과를 객관적으로 입증하 고자 하였다는 점에서 의의가 있다.

목적 : 안경광학과 학생들의 의사소통 역량과 안경사 윤리강령 인식 간의 상관성을 분석하여, 예비 안경사의 핵 심 직무 역량 강화를 위한 교육 프로그램 개발의 기초 자료로 활용하고자 한다. 방법 : 본 연구에서는 안경광학과 재학생 98명을 대상으로 일반적 특성과 교육 경험 및 필요도는 빈도와 백분율 로 분석하였고, 최근 1년간 봉사 경험과 윤리적 가치 의식은 카이제곱 검정(chi-squared test)을 통해 분석하였 다. 또한, 의사소통 역량과 안경사 윤리강령 간의 상관관계는 Pearson 상관분석을 이용하여 분석하였다. 결과 : 의사소통 교육 경험 여부에 대해 77.55%가 경험이 있다고 응답했으며, 직업윤리 교육 경험 여부는 86.73%가 있다고 응답하였다고 답했다. 또한, 의사소통 역량의 필요성에 대해 81.63%가 필요하다고 응답하였다. 직무 관련 최근 1년간 봉사활동 경험과 윤리적 가치 및 직업의식 간의 연관성을 분석한 결과, 봉사 경험과 '우리 사 회의 근면성을 설명할 수 있다'라는 문항 간에 유의한 상관성(χ2=27.91, p=0.032)이 나타났다. 안경사 윤리강령과 의사소통 역량 간의 상관 분석 결과, '안경사는 품위를 유지하고 봉사 정신을 발휘해야 한다'와 '원활한 의사 표현을 방해하는 요인을 설명할 수 있다' 문항 간에 가장 높은 상관성(r=0.71, p<0.001)을 보였다. 결론 : 본 연구에서, 예비 안경사의 의사소통 역량 강화와 정직성을 바탕으로 한 직업윤리 확립의 필요성이 확 인되었다. 봉사 경험과 윤리적 가치 의식, 그리고 의사소통 역량과 안경사 윤리강령 간에 유의한 상관관계는, 다양 한 계층을 대상으로 한 비교과 프로그램을 체계적으로 구축하고 효과적인 교육 시스템 마련의 필요성을 시사한다.

Republic of Korea is building a multi-layered missile defense system against North Korea’s growing ballistic missile threat. To maximize the intercept performance of a multi-layered missile defense system, it is important to develop an efficient engagement plan that considers the interceptable time/space of each interceptor system for ballistic missiles. To do so, it is necessary to predict the flight trajectory of the ballistic missile, which must be done within a short time considering the short battlefield environment and the speed of the ballistic missile. This study presents a model for rapid trajectory prediction of ballistic missiles using the kinetic characteristics of each flight phase(thrust phase, midcourse phase, and re-entry phase) of ballistic missiles, a method for estimating kinetic information from ballistic missile observation data(time and position), and a mathematical analysis of the equations of motion of ballistic missiles.

This study was conducted from 2022 to 2024 at the Grassland and Forage Crops Division, National Institute of Animal Science (RDA), in Cheonan, Korea, to develop a medium-maturing variety of Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.). The newly developed tetraploid cultivar, named ‘Spider’, is characterized by its green leaves, semi-erect growth habit in late autumn, and erect growth habit in mid-spring. With a heading date of May 16, ‘Spider’ is classified as a medium-maturing variety. Compared to the control cultivar ‘Kowinmaster’, ‘Spider’ has a 1.0 mm wider leaf blade, a 1.6 cm longer leaf blade, and is 5 cm taller in plant height. Its dry matter yield (10,169 kg/ha) is significantly higher than that of ‘Kowinmaster’ (p<0.05). The crude protein content of ‘Spider’ is 10.4%, which is 0.2% higher than that of the control. Additionally, ‘Spider’ has a neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content of 49.5% and an acid detergent fiber (ADF) content of 26.6%, showing a 2.2% lower NDF and a 0.2% higher ADF compared to ‘Kowinearly’.

Efficient yet realistic ship routing is critical for reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions. However, conventional weather-routing algorithms often produce mathematically optimal routes that conflict with the paths mariners use. This study presents a hybrid approach that constrains physics-based weather routing within an AISderived maritime traffic network (MTN) built from one year of global Automatic Identification System data. The MTN represents common sea lanes as a graph of approximately 10,956 waypoints (nodes) and 17,561 directed edges. Using this network, an optimal low-emission route is computed via graph search and then compared against both a traditional unconstrained route and an advanced weather-routing model (VISIR-2). In a May transitionseason case (Busan–Singapore voyage), the AIS-constrained route reduced fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by about 1.9% relative to the fastest feasible route, while closely following real traffic corridors (over 90% overlap with actual 2024 AIS tracks). While this 1.9% saving does not reach the high-end potential of an unconstrained, state-of-the-art model like VISIR-2 (which can demonstrate double-digit savings in certain conditions), it is achieved with an increase in transit time of ~6.5 h (≈3.2%). This represents a crucial trade-off, prioritizing operational realism and adherence to real-world traffic corridors over maximum theoretical efficiency.

본 연구는 국내 완도군 최남단에 위치한 여서도에 대한 나비목 생물상 조사를 통하여, 여서도의 생물학적 그리고 보존적 가치에 대해 알리고 자 한다. 본 연구로부터 나비목 총 154종 27과에 대한 체크리스트가 구축되었고, 먹점뿔나방과에 속하는 미기록 1종을 새롭게 기록하였다. 북두칠 성먹점뿔나방(신칭)의 성충 형태, 생식기 구조 및 생태에 대한 정보를 함께 제공하였다.

This case report describes a 40-year-old captive male hippopotamus exhibiting systemic clinical signs, including anorexia and coughing, prior to death. Despite comprehensive medical treatments, the animal died due to age-related immunodepression, which led to severe pneumonia. Necropsy and subsequent histopathological examination revealed severe acute diffuse seropurulent bronchopneumonia, right ventricular hypertrophy, hepatic congestion, and glomerulonephritis. These findings highlight the vulnerability of geriatric large animals to systemic infections and emphasize the need for improved pathological understanding and the development of evidence-based treatment protocols for these less-studied species like the hippopotamus. To enhance disease management and veterinary care for aging zoo animals, future research should prioritize gut microbiome analysis and antimicrobial resistance profiling.

본 연구는 환경 요인을 바탕으로 절화용 국화 생장 예측을 위한 최적의 모델을 개발하는 것을 목표로 하였다. 이를 위해 13개의 모델(Linear Regression, Lasso Regression, Ridge Regression, ElasticNet Regression, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Neural Network, Decision Tree, Random Forest, XGBoost, AdaBoost, CatBoost, Stacking)의 성능을 R2, MAE, RMSE를 평가 지표 로 비교하였다. 단일 모델 중에서는 Decision Tree가 가장 우수한 성능을 보였으며, R2값은 0.90에서 0.91 사이였다. 앙 상블 모델 중에서는 CatBoost가 가장 높은 성능을 보였으며 (R2=0.90~0.92) Random Forest와 XGBoost 또한 유사한 성 능을 보였다. 전체적으로 트리 기반 앙상블 모델이 국화 생장 예측에 적합한 모델로 나타났다.

딱정벌레목 침봉바구미과 창주둥이바구미아과의 Eutrichapion (Eutrichapion) ervi (Kirby, 1808) [검은다리창주둥이바구미], Pseudaspidapion botanicum (Alonso-Zarazaga and Wang, 2011) [장구밥창주둥이바구미] 및 Sergiola (Golovninia) hilleri (Schilsky, 1902) [빈도리창주둥 이바구미] 3종을 한국에서 처음으로 보고한다. 그들의 형태적 특징과 형태 사진, 기주 정보를 수록하였다.

This study was conducted to reset the withdrawal time (WT) for amoxicillin (AMX) in pigs as a part of positive list system (PLS) program introduction. Forty-two healthy pigs were orally administered with AMX at doses of 10 mg/kg body weight (BW) (AMX-1, n=20) and 20 mg/kg BW (AMX-2, n=20), twice daily for 5 days, respectively. After the treatment, tissue samples were collected from four pigs at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 14 days post-administration, respectively. Based on a previously established analysis method, residual AMX concentrations in pig tissues were determined using LC-MS/MS. In both AMX-1 and AMX-2 groups, AMX levels in all tissues except fat was below the limit of quantification (LOQ) at one day after the final administration. According to the European Medicines Agency’s guideline on determination of withdrawal periods, the withdrawal periods for AMX-1 and AMX-2 in fat tissue were established as 0 and 2 days, respectively. In conclusion, the estimated WT of AMX in edible tissues of pigs is shorter than the current WT recommendation of 5 days for AMX.

The commercial feed additive, native rumen microbes (RC), derived from a diverse microbial community isolated from the rumen of Hanwoo steers is being explored to enhance rumen fermentation and improve ruminant feed utilization. This study evaluated the impact of native rumen microbes supplementation on methane emissions, microbial diversity, and fermentation efficiency on in vitro assessment. Treatments were as follows: CON (basal diet, without RC); T1 (basal diet + 0.1% RC); T2 (basal diet + 0.2% RC). Rumen fermentation parameters, total gas, and methane production were assessed at 12, 24, and 48 h of incubations. The in vitro gas production was carried out using the Ankom RF Gas Production System. Supplementation of RC significantly reduced the total gas production at 12, 24, and 48 hours of incubation (p < 0.05). Volatile fatty acid concentrations were increased, while acetate and propionate were decreased (p < 0.05) at 48 h by the supplementation of RC. Notably, the 0.1% inclusion level of RC significantly reduced methane production by 28.30% and 21.21% at 12 and 24 hours. Furthermore, microbial diversity analysis revealed significant shifts (p < 0.05) in bacterial composition between the control and treatment groups, while supplementation also promoted the growth of bacterial populations, such as Succiniclasticum. These findings suggest that native rumen microbes supplementation, particularly at 0.1% inclusion level, can enhance rumen microbial composition while significantly reducing methane production in vitro.

Fault detection in electromechanical systems plays a significant role in product quality and manufacturing efficiency during the transition to smart manufacturing. Because collecting a sufficient number of datasets under faulty conditions of the system is challenging in practical industrial sites, unsupervised fault detection methods are mainly used. Although fault datasets accumulate during machine operation, it is not straightforward to utilize the information it contains for fault detection after the deep learning model has been trained in an unsupervised manner. However, the information in fault datasets is expected to significantly contribute to fault detection. In this regard, this study aims to validate the effectiveness of the transition from unsupervised to supervised learning as fault datasets gradually accumulate through continuous machine operation. We also focus on experimentally analyzing how changes in the learning paradigm of the deep learning model and the output representation affect fault detection performance. The results demonstrate that, with a small number of fault datasets, a supervised model with continuous outputs as a regression problem showed better fault detection performance than the original model with one-hot encoded outputs (as a classification problem).

Background: The 75-kDa glucose-regulated protein (GRP75) plays a crucial role in regulating the formation of mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membranes (MAMs), facilitating the transfer of Ca2+ ions, and is essential for lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function, calcium homeostasis, and apoptosis in mammalian cells. However, the relationship between GRP75 expression and preimplantation embryonic development in pigs remains unknown. Methods: In this study, we investigated whether GRP75 influences ER–mitochondrial junctions and mitochondrial Ca2+ levels in porcine embryos in vitro . We examined the expression of GRP75 at the zygote, cleavage, and blastocyst stages using immunofluorescence staining and western blot analysis. Results: GRP75 fluorescence and mitochondrial Ca2+ levels were significantly lower (p < 0.01) in the blastocysts than in the zygotes. Western blot analysis revealed a decline in the expression of mitochondrial fusion factors mitofusin 2, GRP75, and the mitochondrial calcium uniporter complex MICU1 protein at the blastocyst stage. To investigate the effects of GRP75 on blastocyst developmental competence, porcinespecific GRP75-siRNA (25 nM) was microinjected at the zygote stage. The results showed a significant decrease in the development capacity until the blastocyst stage (Control: 31.2 ± 2.0%, N.C. siRNA (25 nM): 29.8 ± 3.1%, vs. GRP75-siRNA (25 nM): 24.1 ± 1.6%; p < 0.05). GRP75 in the mitochondria and ER-localized GRP75 were both significantly reduced in blastocysts of pigs microinjected with GRP75 siRNA. Along with ER–mitochondrial colocalization, the MAM formation ratio was significantly reduced in the GRP75-siRNA group compared with that in the control (Control: 29.3% vs. GRP75- siRNA (25 nM): 15.7%, p < 0.001). Conclusions: These findings demonstrate that the GRP75-derived MAM region is involved in the development of early embryos in porcine blastocysts.

This study evaluated the bactericidal efficacy of a disinfectant containing chlorine dioxide as its main ingredient against Paenibacillus larvae (P. larvae) that is the causative agent of American foulbrood. A bactericidal efficacy test by broth dilution method was used to determine the lowest effective dilution of the disinfectant following exposure to P. larvae for 30 min at 4°C. The disinfectant and test bacterium were diluted with low and high organic matter (OM) suspension according to treatment condition. On low and high OM conditions, the bactericidal activity of the disinfectant against P. larvae was 2.5 and 1.25 fold dilution, respectively. The recommended dilution time of the disinfectant in low and high OM was 2.0 and 1.0 fold dilution, respectively. As the disinfectant possesses bactericidal efficacy against P. larvae, the disinfectant can be used to prevent American foulbrood in larvae of honeybees.

목적 : 본 연구는 안경 처방에 필요한 매개변수를 분석하여 정확하고 편안한 안경 처방을 위한 객관적 자료를 제시하는 것이다. 방법 : 20세 이상 성인 41명(남자: 28명, 여자: 13명)을 대상으로 사진, 트르뷰 아이, 안경자 및 스마트 센터링 장치 계측법을 이용하여 단안 동공 거리, 동공간거리, 광학중심점높이, 경사각, 안면각 및 정점간거리를 계측하고, 사진 계측법을 표준으로 정확도(오차)를 비교하였다. 또한, 오차 보정 식을 통하여 임상에서 적용하기 위한 보정 값 을 산출하였다. 결과 : 4가지 장비의 계측법을 비교했을 때 광학중심점높이와 경사각, 안면각 및 정점간거리는 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.050). 사진 계측법을 표준으로 한 보정 값에서 트르뷰 아이는 단안 동공 거리, 동공간거리, 광학중심점 높이, 경사각, 안면각 및 정점간거리의 상관계수가 높고 통계적으로 유의하였다(p<0.050). 안경자는 단안 동공 거 리, 동공간거리, 광학중심점높이 및 정점간거리는 상관계수가 높고 통계적으로 유의하였다(p<0.050). 스마트 센터 링 장치는 안면각에서 통계적으로 유의하였다(p<0.050). 보정 값에 대한 95% 신뢰구간은 단안 동공 거리에서 스마 트 센터링 장치가 좁은 범위와 적은 편차를 보였고, 다른 모든 매개변수는 트르뷰 아이에서 좁게 나타났고, 평균값 의 편차도 가장 적었다. 결론 : 4가지 측정 장비를 이용하여 안경 처방에 필요한 매개변수를 측정한 결과 측정 방법에 따라 차이가 있었 고, 임상에서 사진 측정값을 대신하여 적용할 수 있는 보정 값을 제시하였다.

This research aimed to investigate heterogeneity regarding governance, agricultural productivity, and food security between developed and developing nations. Utilizing a three-stage least squares (3SLS) simultaneous equation model, this study found that governance could positively impact food security through capital accumulation and agricultural productivity in both developed and developing countries. However, the magnitude of these effects differed significantly between country groups, with developed countries showing stronger governance-food security linkages than developing countries. This study reaffirms the importance of governance while showcasing its potential to vary based on a country’s economic level. Additionally, it sheds comprehensive light on impacts of agricultural production and agricultural capital accumulation on food security.

This study aims to identify and prioritize the key factors essential for transforming a traditional port into a smart port using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy AHP) based on Chang’s extent analysis method. Based on the insights of 30 experts from Vietnam and South Korea, the research framework comprises three main dimensions, namely Policy, Operation, and Environment, which are further divided into ten sub-factors. The analysis revealed that Policy and Operation were perceived as the most critical dimensions, while Environment received relatively less emphasis. At the factor level, Automation & Intelligent Infrastructure ranked highest, followed by Investment & Financial Support, Productivity, and Regulatory Frameworks. In contrast, environmental factors such as Water & Waste Management and Emission Control were ranked lowest. Notably, Vietnamese and Korean experts all value the importance of advanced technology and investment capacity but still have some differences in prioritizing the other factors, reflecting differing national contexts and developmental stages. These findings offer strategic guidance for policymakers and port authorities in tailoring smart port development strategies to local conditions and priorities.

The postharvest quality of cut flowers often declines during transportation, especially under dry storage conditions. Therefore, incorporating preservative solutions during shipment is vital for extending the vase life of high-value cut flowers. Among commonly used additives, sucrose (Suc) and Floralife (FL), a commercial preservative, have demonstrated efficacy in maintaining vase life. Oxygen nanobubbles (O2NB) and ozone nanobubbles (O3NB), which are nanoscale gas-filled bubbles in aqueous media, have been proposed as antimicrobial agents for use in preservative solutions applied to cut flowers. This study examined the effects of seven preservative treatments on the postharvest performance of cut Cymbidium ‘Lovely King’ during simulated transport. Treatments included tap water (control), Suc, FL, O2NB, O2NB combined with Suc (O2NBS), O3NB, and O3NB combined with Suc (O3NBS). Cut stems were placed in floral water tubes filled with the respective solutions and stored in a cold chamber at 5°C for 7 days to simulate transport conditions. Among the treatments, O2NB resulted in the longest vase life of 21.0 days, significantly longer than that under O2NBS (14.3 days). Additionally, the O2NB solution exhibited the lowest bacterial count (4.9 log 10 CFU mL-1) compared with other treatment solutions. Stems treated with O3NB maintained the highest relative fresh weight throughout the experiment. Initial water uptake was 8.4 g and 7.6 g for the O3NB and O2NB treatments, respectively. These findings indicate that O2NB is an effective transport preservative for enhancing postharvest quality and extending the vase life of cut Cymbidium ‘Lovely King.’