This study investigated the seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) wall-slab frames with masonry infills. Four RC wall-slab frames with or without masonry infill were tested under cyclic loading. The RC frames were composed of in-plane and out-of-plane walls and top and bottom slabs. For masonry infill walls, cement bricks were stacked applying mortar paste only at the bed joints, and, at the top, a gap of 50 mm was intentionally left between the masonry wall and top RC slab. Both sides of the masonry walls were finished by applying ordinary or fiber-reinforced mortars. The tests showed that despite the gap on top of the masonry walls, the strength and stiffness of the infilled frames were significantly increased and were different depending on the direction of loading and the finishing mortars. During repeated loading, the masonry walls underwent horizontal and diagonal cracking and corner crushing/spalling, showing a rocking mode inside the RC wall-slab frame. Interestingly, this rocking mode delayed loss of strength, and as a result, the ductility of the infilled frames increased to the same level as the bare frame. The interaction of masonry infill and adjacent RC walls, depending on the direction of loading, was further investigated based on test observations.

선박교통관제사는 선박 교통의 안전과 효율을 도모하기 위하여 선박교통관제 설비로 지정된 시스템 및 센서 장비를 활용하여 선박교통관제 업무를 수행한다. 선박교통관제의 효과적 운영을 위한 관제 필요 정보는 지정된 선박교통관제 설비 이외의 부가적인 정보 창구의 접근이 요구되며, 이러한 다양한 정보 열람 창구를 일원화하기 위하여 선박교통관제 클라우드 시스템 개발이 진행 중이다. 본 연구 에서는 선박교통관제 클라우드 시스템 도입에 따른 사용자 필요 정보 식별을 위하여 선박교통관제 업무 분석 및 운영 정보와 선박교통관 제 설비 연계 분석을 수행하였다. 국내외 문헌 검토와 전문가 인터뷰를 통하여 선박교통관제 업무 분석을 수행하였으며, 선박교통관제 설 비에 따른 필요 정보를 식별·연계하였다. 분석 결과 전체 내·외부 정보 창구의 필요 정보는 37개의 범주로 식별되었으며, 필수 및 보조관제 설비 이외 열람이 필요한 추가 요구 정보는 8개의 정보창구를 통하여 수집 가능한 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구를 통하여 식별한 사용자 요 구사항은 선박교통관제 클라우드 시스템 구축을 위한 데이터 수집·처리 구조 설계에 적용될 것이다. 향후 시나리오 기반 관제 시스템 사용 자 운영 분석을 통하여 사용자 요구 및 필요 정보를 개정·보완하고, 시스템 인터페이스 디자인 설계에 관한 추가 연구가 필요하다.

본 연구에서는 2019년에서 2021년까지, 매년 2월에서 5월 동안 대전광역시 6개 지점(기준지역 1곳 포함)의 기 온 데이터를 바탕으로 COVID-19로 인한 인간 활동의 감소가 대전 지역의 도시열섬강도에 미친 영향에 대하여 분석하 였다. 관측 지점에 따라 차이는 있으나 도시열섬강도는 COVID-19 전인 2019년에 비해 2020년과 2021년에 약 20% 이상 감소되었다. 인간 활동 감소는 야간의 도시열섬을 증가시키고 주간의 도시열섬을 감소시켰다. 그 결과 도시열섬강 도의 일변동 폭은 지점에 관계없이 2019년에 비해 2020년 및 2021년 모두 약 20% 이상 증가하였다. 도시열섬강도 감 소는 풍속과 같은 자연적 요인 및 사회적 거리두기 단계와는 큰 관련성이 없는 것으로 보인다. 반면에 COVID-19 이후 시행된 사회적 거리두기 및 확연히 감소된 대기오염물질과 관계가 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 NO2와 가장 유의미한 상관관계를 보였다.

The capacity of high nickel Li(NixCoyMn1-x-y)O2 (NCM, x ≥ 0.8) cathodes is known to rapidly decline, a serious problem that needs to be solved in a timely manner. It was reported that cathode materials with the {010} plane exposed toward the outside, i.e., a radial structure, can provide facile Li+ diffusion paths and stress buffer during repeated cycles. In addition, cathodes with a core-shell composition gradient are of great interest. For example, a stable surface structure can be achieved using relatively low nickel content on the surface. In this study, precursors of the high-nickel NCM were synthesized by coprecipitation in ambient atmosphere. Then, a transition metal solution for coprecipitation was replaced with a low nickel content and the coprecipitation reaction proceeded for the desired time. The electrochemical analysis of the core-shell cathode showed a capacity retention of 94 % after 100 cycles, compared to the initial discharge capacity of 184.74 mA h/g. The rate capability test also confirmed that the core-shell cathode had enhanced kinetics during charging and discharging at 1 A/g.

Extensive research is being carried out on Ni-rich Li(NixCoyMn1-x-y)O2 (NCM) due to the growing demand for electric vehicles and reduced cost. In particular, Ni-rich Li(NixCoyMn1-x-y-zAlz)O2 (NCMA) is attracting great attention as a promising candidate for the rapid development of Co-free but electrochemically more stable cathodes. Al, an inactive element in the structure, helps to improve structural stability and is also used as a doping element to improve cycle capability in Ni-rich NCM. In this study, NCMA was successfully synthesized with the desired composition by direct coprecipitation. Boron and tin were also used as dopants to improve the battery performance. Macro- and microstructures in the cathodes were examined by microscopy and X-ray diffraction. While Sn was not successfully doped into NCMA, boron could be doped into NCMA, leading to changes in its physicochemical properties. NCMA doped with boron revealed substantially improved electrochemical properties in terms of capacity retention and rate capability compared to the undoped NCMA.

본 연구에서는 폴리술폰 분리막을 이용한 바이오가스 정제 공정으로 고선택성 소재를 이용한 2단 공정의 높은 회 수율 및 경제성과 동등한 수준의 회수율을 확보하기 위해 저온 고압의 분리막 공정을 설계하고 평가하였다. 폴리술폰 고분자 를 4성분계 도프를 이용하여 비용매 유도 상전이법으로 중공사 분리막을 제조하였다. 기체 분리용 중공사 분리막은 1.6 m2의 유효 막면적을 갖는 샘플을 제조하여 상온 및 저온에서 기체 투과 특성을 평가하였다. 제조된 기체분리막 모듈의 온도에 따 른 기체 투과 특성을 분석하기 위하여 온도별 단일 기체 투과도를 평가한 결과 이산화탄소와 메탄 투과도는 20°C에서 각각 412, 12.7 GPU이며, -20°C에서는 각각 280, 3.6 GPU로써 이상 선택도는 32.4에서 77.8로 향상되었다. 단일 기체 투과 테스 트 후 혼합 기체에 대한 분리 테스트를 진행하였으며, 모듈 1단 구성 및 2단 구성(막 면적비 1:1, 1:2, 1:3)을 통하여 투과 거 동을 살펴보았다. 1단 구성에서는 stage-cut이 상승함에 따라 메탄의 농도가 상승하지만, 반대로 회수율은 떨어지는 결과를 나 타내었다. 2단 구성 테스트에서는 메탄 농도 97% 기준에서 막 면적비 1:1보다 1:3이 메탄의 회수율이 더 높게 측정되었으며, 공급 기체의 온도가 낮을수록 메탄의 회수율이 높아짐을 확인하였고, 최종적으로 폴리술폰 2단 공정에서 메탄 농도 97%, 회 수율 97%의 결과를 달성하였다.

This study aimed to examine cucumber (Cucumis sativus) varieties adaptive to the desert climate by comparing and analyzing the growth, yield, and water consumption. Two long-sized cucumber varieties, ‘Gulfstream’ and ‘Imea’ and two medium-sized cucumbers, ‘Nagene’ and ‘Sausan’ were cultivated in coir substrate hydroponics under hot and humid greenhouse conditions from March 2 to June 20, 2020. On the 113 DAT, ‘Nagene’ had the longest plant height and the highest internode number. The marketable fruit number per plant was higher in the medium-sized varieties, which had more internode number. The marketable fruit number was 31.3 for ‘Gulfstream’, 30.7 for ‘Imea’, 57.8 for ‘Nagene’, or 56.0 for ‘Sausan’ with no significant difference in total fruit weights per plant. The water consumption required to produce 200 g of fruit was lower in the ‘Nagene’ (2.39 L) with the highest water use efficiency (WUE). Therefore, ‘Nagene’ variety may have higher adaptability to desert high temperature compared to the long-sized varieties, and it is going to be necessary to verify more medium-sized cucumber varieties.

본 연구는 설악산국립공원 아고산대에서 출현하는 주요 식생의 지역별, 해발고별 식생구조를 파악하고, 식물상 목록을 작성하고자 수행되었다. 기존 아고산대 연구결과를 고찰하고, 사전조사를 통해 아고산대 식생이 처음 출현하는 지점을 남측을 기준으로 800m로 결정하고 그곳에서부터 해발고도 50m 간격으로 북측 백담사~마등령 탐방로(BD) 12개소, 서측 한계령~끝청 탐방로(HG) 13개소, 동측 신흥사~소청봉 탐방로(SA) 13개소, 남측 오색~끝청, 오색~대청봉 탐방로(OS) 39개소에 각각 조사구를 설치하여 총 77개소에서 현장조사를 수행하였다. 분석결과, 아고산대 주요 식물인 신갈나무, 사스래나무, 분비나무 등의 출현 여부에 따른 종조성과 지역 및 해발고도에 의해 신갈나무-전나무-당단풍나 무군락, 신갈나무-피나무군락, 신갈나무-잣나무군락, 신갈나무-당단풍나무군락, 사스래나무-분비나무군락, 잣나무-분 비나무군락, 낙엽활엽혼효군락의 총 7개 군락으로 분류되었다. 조사구(100㎡)당 10.68±2.98종이 출현하였고, 110.87± 63.89개체가 확인되었다. 종다양성지수 분석결과, 설악산국립공원 아고산대 식생군락은 다양한 수종이 중요종으로 출현하는 혼효림으로 판단되었다. 지역별로 아고산대 주요 식물이 출현하는 최초 해발고도는 차이가 있었지만, 1,100~ 1,300m 구간에서 집중적으로 분포하고 있었다. 관속식물은 총 83과 193속 289종 4아종 28변종 1품종 322분류군으로 파악되었다. 법정보호종은 기생꽃 1분류군이 확인되었다. 한반도 고유종은 19종이 확인되었으며, 아고산식물은 58분류 군이 확인되었다.

The present study was performed to investigate the effects of NH3-N and nitrifying microorganisms on the increased BOD of downstream of the Yeongsan river in Gwangju. Water samples were collected periodically from the 13 sampling sites of rivers from April to October 2021 to monitor water qualities. In addition, the trends of nitrogenous biochemical oxygen demand (NBOD) and microbial clusters were analyzed by adding different NH3-N concentrations to the water samples. The monitoring results showed that NH3-N concentration in the Yeongsan river was 22 times increased after the inflow of discharged water from the Gwangju 1st public sewage treatment plant (G-1-PSTP). Increased NH3-N elevated NBOD levels through the nitrification process in the river, consequently, it would attribute to the increase of BOD in the Yeongsan river. Meanwhile, there was no proportional relation between NBOD and NH3-N concentrations. However, there was a significant difference in NBOD occurrence by sampling sites. Specifically, when 5 mg/L NH3-N was added, NBOD of the river sample showed 2-4 times higher values after the inflow of discharged water from G-1-PSTP. Therefore, it could be thought other factors such as microorganisms influence the elevated NBOD levels. Through next-generation sequencing analysis, nitrifying microorganisms such as Nitrosomonas, Nitroga, and Nitrospira (Genus) were detected in rivers samples, especially, the proportion of them was the highest in river samples after the inflow of discharged water from G-1-PSTP. These results indicated the effects of nitrifying microorganisms and NH3-N concentrations as important limiting factors on the increased NBOD levels in the rivers. Taken together, comprehensive strategies are needed not only to reduce the NH3-N concentration of discharged water but also to control discharged nitrifying microorganisms to effectively reduce the NBOD levels in the downstream of the Yeongsan river where discharged water from G-1-PSTP flows.

The purpose of this study was to examine the microbiological and physicochemical changes on packaged tofu stored at temperatures of 5, 13, 23, and 30oC, and measure the consumable period from the expiry date to ultimately evaluate the microbiological safety on the extension of the consumable period. From the investigation, the pH value of tofu at each storage temperature (5, 13, and 23oC) showed a slight decrease over the storage period, although there was no significant change. The hardness of packaged tofu decreased more rapidly as temperature and storage time increased and the tofu started to show signs of decomposition at the same time. Analysis on the microbial change of tofu at different storage temperature revealed that the number of general bacteria also increased as the temperature increased. It was further found that packaged tofu takes 25 days at 5oC, 7 days at 13oC, and 1 day at 23oC from the expiry date until the general bacteria count is at least at the early decomposition level which is 10oC log CFU/g. However, no coliform bacteria was detected from tofu after storing at 5, 13 and 23oC. When packaged tofu was stored at 5oC, the L value changed significantly after 26 days, whereas the a and b values showed no significant change during the storage period (P>0.05). When storing tofu at 13oC and 23oC the L value decreased after 8 and 3 days, respectively. However, both a and b values increased (P<0.05).

2022년 4월 현재 우리나라에는 59명의 사형확정자가 있다. 55명은 민간교정시설 에 분산되어 수용 중이고, 4명은 군(軍)교정시설인 국군교도소에 수용 중이다. 사형확 정자라는 법적인 신분을 가지고 있는 것은 동일하나, 민간 사형확정자와 군(軍)사형확 정자는 여러 면에서 다른 점을 보이고 있다. 법률적인 면에서는 「형사소송법」- 「군사법원법」, 「형집행법」- 「군형집행법」, 「형 법」- 「군형법」 등이 각각 적용되어 사형 방법 및 이송 등이 다른 특징이 있다. 수용 생활적인 면에서는 독거 및 혼거수용의 법적 원칙과 교육이나 의료 제공에서의 상이 한 점이 있었다. 범죄적인 면에서는 민간 사형확정자에 비해 군(軍)사형확정자에 범행 의 수단, 장소, 대상 등이 매우 한정적인 특징을 보였다. 본 연구를 통해 도출된 ‘군(軍)사형확정자의 법적 지위의 정립, 민간교정시설로의 이송 확대, 사형방법을 평시 총살형에서 교수형으로의 개선, 2022년 7월 1일부 시행 되는 군사법원법 개정에 따른 조치, 범죄의 특성을 고려한 특별감형’에 대한 사회적 논의가 필요하며, 이를 통해 군(軍)사형확정자의 안정된 수용생활과 인권이 향상되길 기대한다.

The purpose of this study is to monitor the pesticide residues in frozen fruits and vegetables distributed and sold in online and offline markets in Korea. For the study, 107 samples of 34 types of frozen fruits and vegetables were examined, and a total of 341 pesticide residues were analyzed by using multiclass pesticide multiresidue methods of the Korean Food Code. As a result, pesticide residues were detected from 16 of 64 frozen fruits samples and 15 of 43 frozen vegetables samples. Conclusively, residues were detected from 31 samples in total, showing a detection rate of 29.0%. Specifically, pyridaben exceeded the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) based on the Positive list system (PLS) in one of the frozen radish leaves, and the violation rate was 0.9%. Detection on frozen fruits and vegetables was made 23 times for 11 types and 36 times for 21 types. In total, 28 types of pesticide residues were detected 59 times. Fungicides were detected the most in frozen fruits, while insecticides were detected the most in frozen vegetables. The most detected pesticides were the insecticide, acaricide chlorfenapyr (5) and the fungicide boscalid (5). Chlorfenapyr was detected only in frozen vegetables, and boscalid was detected in frozen fruits except one.

Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided intervention has gradually become a standard treatment for peripancreatic fluid collections (PFCs). However, it is difficult to popularize the procedure in Korea because of restrictions on insurance claims regarding the use of endoscopic accessories, as well as the lack of standardized Korean clinical practice guidelines. The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (appointed a Task Force to develope medical guidelines by referring to the manual for clinical practice guidelines development prepared by the National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency. Previous studies on PFCs were searched, and certain studies were selected with the help of experts. Then, a set of key questions was selected, and treatment guidelines were systematically reviewed. Answers to these questions and recommendations were selected via peer review. This guideline discusses endoscopic management of PFCs and makes recommendations on indication for the procedure, pre-procedural preparations, optimal approach for drainage, procedural considerations (e.g., types of stent, advantages and disadvantages of plastic and metal stents, and accessories), adverse events of endoscopic intervention, and procedural quality issues. This guideline was reviewed by external experts and suggests best practices recommended based on the evidence available at the time of preparation. This will be revised as necessary to address advances and changes in technology and evidence obtained in clinical practice and future studies.

Conventional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) do not fully remove micropollutants. Enhanced treatment of sewage effluents is being considered or implemented in some countries to minimize the discharge of problematic micropollutants from WWTPs. Representative enhanced sewage treatment technologies for micropollutant removal were reviewed, including their current status of research and development. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) such as ozonation and UV/H2O2 and adsorption processes using powdered (PAC) and granular activated carbon (GAC) were mainly discussed with focusing on process principles for the micropollutant removal, effect of process operation and water matrix factors, and technical and economic feasibility. Pilot- and full-scale studies have shown that ozonation, PAC, and GAC can achieve significant elimination of various micropollutants at economically feasible costs(0.16-0.29 €/m3). Considering the current status of domestic WWTPs, ozonation and PAC were found to be the most feasible options for the enhanced sewage effluent treatment. Although ozonation and PAC are all mature technologies, a range of technical aspects should be considered for their successful application, such as energy consumption, CO2 emission, byproduct or waste generation, and ease of system construction/operation/maintenance. More feasibility studies considering domestic wastewater characteristics and WWTP conditions are required to apply ozonation or PAC/GAC adsorption process to enhance sewage effluent treatment in Korea.

우리나라 산불 발생에 관한 시계열적 특성은 다음과 같다. 1960년부터 2019년까지 연도별 산불 발생빈도는 약 16.6년을 주기를, 2003년부터 2019년까지 산불 발생빈도는 약 11.3개월의 주기를 갖는 것으로 확인되었고, 연도별, 월별 시계열은 안정된 경향을 보여 증가 혹은 감소하는 추세를 확인할 수는 없었다(P<0.05). 지역별 산불 발생 현황을 확인한 결과 경상북도에서 산불이 가장 많이 발생한 것으로 나타났고, 산불피해 면적은 강원도가 가장 넓은 특징을 보였다. 또한, 지역별 시계열적 주기성은 산불 발생빈도가 높은 순으로 FFT-Power가 높은 경향을 보였으나 공통적으로 약 11~12개월 사이의 주기를 갖는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 요일별로 산불 발생빈도를 확인한 결과 요일별로 산불 발생빈도가 뚜렷하게 다르다는 결과를 얻을 수 있었다(P<0.001). 따라서 산불 발생빈도는 기상 현상 등 자연과학적인 요소와 함께 인문사회적인 요소 모두와 높은 관계에 있었다.