In this study, we comparatively analyzed the efficiency of conventional image recognition methods and propose a digital information provisioning method for autonomous vehicle traffic safety facility recognition. We evaluated the practicality of both approaches from the perspective of autonomous vehicles' capabilities of processing regulatory information and the distribution of legal responsibility. Comprehensive field experiments were conducted at 9 major intersections in the Pangyo Techno Valley area of Hwaseong City over a 10- day period from July 12-23, 2021. Three test vehicles equipped with in-vehicle terminals and video cameras collected data through 300 driving scenarios, including 240 during peak hours and 60 during off-peak periods. The proposed digital information provision method exhibited superior performance, achieving a 100.0 % recognition success rate across all test scenarios and road conditions. In contrast, the conventional image recognition method exhibited significant variability in performance, ranging from 56.9 % in underpass conditions to 95.9 % in areas with communication interference, with an overall average of 70.8 %. The digital information provision method demonstrated superior performance compared to conventional image recognition approaches for autonomous vehicle regulatory compliance. The proposed approach delivered consistent and reliable information regardless of physical obstacles or environmental conditions. This method ensures complete comprehension of regulatory information, which is essential for establishing clear legal responsibility frameworks in autonomous driving environments.

This study analyzes the impact of climate change on the performance of continuous reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) and proposes a method to improve the existing KPRP–CRCP design procedure. Our analysis of monthly mean temperature data from the Seoul Meteorological Station revealed a general increase in temperature from 2001 to 2034, with a more significant increase observed during summer and winter. The existing KPRP–CRCP design method uses the drop temperature (DT) as a key variable. Notably, the increasing monthly mean temperatures owing to climate change tend to decrease the DT that in turn lowers the maximum stress on the pavement slab. This leads to a significant problem: if the traditional design method based on outdated data is used, the predicted number of punchouts will be lower than expected. This can result in an over-reduction in the reinforcement ratio and slab thickness, leading to premature failure and increased maintenance costs. To solve this issue, we introduced a predictive model for the final setting temperature that accounts for monthly and regional characteristics. Applying this model showed that as the temperature increased, the DT and maximum stress proportionally increased. This provided a more realistic prediction of the number of punchouts and addressed the flaws of the existing design method. Furthermore, our analysis of punchout counts based on the construction start month using this predictive model revealed that punchouts were more frequent in summer (July–August) and less frequent in winter (January–February). Based on this, we determined that the optimal seasons for placing continuous reinforced concrete pavements were spring (March–June) and fall (September–November). In situations where the actual construction start month was unknown, we recommended using a conservative design approach based on the design in August, when punchouts were most likely to occur.

Desmidiales (Conjugatophyceae, Charophyta) are commonly found in freshwater ecosystems and exhibit high species diversity, particularly in acidic wetlands, lakes, swamps, and peat bogs. They possess a distinctive morphology characterized by symmetrical semicells, and their wide variation in cell shape and size presents challenges in species identification due to high morphological plasticity. Although 832 species of Desmidiales have been reported in Korea, phylogenetic studies have been limited to only a few taxonomic groups. This study focused on investigating species-level relationships among Desmidiales using strains from the Freshwater Bioresources Culture Collection (FBCC), integrating morphological characteristics, ecological data, and original species descriptions. A total of 352 new plastid gene sequences were generated for phylogenetic analyses, including accD (30), atpA (42), atpB (22), ndhH (37), petA (37), psaA (32), psbA (44), psbC (1), psbD (39), rbcL (40), rpl2 (19), and rpoB (9). Among the 12 plastid genes analyzed, psbA showed the highest proportion of conserved sites (83.9%), while petA exhibited the highest proportion of variable sites (38.7%). Based on the combined phylogenetic analysis, Desmidiales were grouped into five major clades: Cosmarium Clade-1: Cosmarium punctulatum, Cosmarium sp. 1, Cosmarium Clade-2: C. blyttii, C. botrytis, C. costatum, C. ochthodes, C. pachydermum, C. subcostatum, C. subcrenatum, C. subprotumidum, C. trilobulatum, Cosmarium Clade-3: C. angulosum, C. formosulum, C. granatum, C. impressulum, C. norimbergense, C. regnellii, C. subtumidum, Cosmarium sp. 2, Staurastrum Clade-1: Staurastrum avicula var. lunatum, Staurastrum Clade-2: S. boreale, S. dispar, S. kouwetsii, S. margaritaceum, S. punctulatum. The newly generated sequence data from FBCC strains will serve as a valuable resource for accurate species identification and for exploring the molecular ecology of Desmidiales in freshwater ecosystems. This phylogenetic framework improves our understanding of Desmidiales species diversity in Korea and aids in achieving a more comprehensive taxonomic resolution within this algal order.

본 논문은 아프리카 마다가스카르의 의료 인력 부족과 기본 외과 수술 접근성의 제약 문제를 해결하기 위해 시행된 지구병원 기본 외과 의사 양성 프로그램을 소개한다. 2017년부터 기획되어 2023~2024년 실행된 본 사업은 한국의 정부 및 비정부 기관 (KOICA, AFF, WELL International, 한국누가회 등)과 마다가스카르 보건부 및 국립보건원 (INSPC)의 협력으로 추진되었다. 마다가스카르 정부 소속 현지 공무원 의사 20명을 선발해 2년간 7가지 핵심 외과술기 중심의 훈련을 시행하고, 이후 5년간 비수도권 지구병원에 배치함으로써 약 500만 명의 주민에게 외과 진료 접근성을 제공하였다. 마다가스카르 정부의 급여 지원과 제도화 의지는 이 프로그램의 효과 및 지속 가능성을 보여주는 성과이다. 본 프로그램은 선교적 가치에 기반한 현지인 역량 강화형 의료선교 모델로, 향후 사업의 확대와 유사한 환경의 저개발국에서 적용 가능한 보건의료 인력개발 전략의 하나로서 그 가능성과 의의를 가진다.

This study investigated the vertical displacement behavior caused by differential drying shrinkage in jointed concrete pavements. This study proposed a method to convert this behavior into an equivalent linear temperature difference for structural analysis. Controlled experiments were conducted under varying humidity and airflow conditions to simulate pavement environments. The test results showed that a lower relative humidity and added airflow significantly increased the vertical displacement, particularly at the slab edges. A 3D finite element model using ABAQUS was developed to analyze the behavior and derive the equivalent linear temperature difference that increased with curing age and varied notably with environmental conditions. These findings highlighted the impact of early-age environmental factors on the shrinkage behavior and suggested that the proposed method offered a practical approach for predicting deformation without repeated physical testing.

본 연구는 염소 도축공정 확립을 위해, 도축 과정 중 탕박(scalding) 및 박피(skinning)가 재래흑염소 등심의 저장 중 물리화학적 특성에 미치는 영향을 비교 분석하고자 수행되었다. 동일한 사양 조건에서 사육된 재래흑염소 6 두를 각각 탕박 및 박피 과정에 따라 도축한 후, 등심근을 채취하여 저장 기간 동안 이화학적 특성 변화를 관찰하여 재래흑염소에 적합한 도축 방법을 선택하고자 하였다. 그 결과, 탕박처리는 전반적으로 연도를 개선하는 데 효과적인 것으로 나타났으며, 박피 처리는 저장 중 보수력 유지에 우수하고, 색도의 선명도(a*, chroma)와 지질산화에 더 안정적인 특성을 보였다. 탕박은 소비자의 기호도 측면에서 유리한 부드러운 조직감을 제공할 수 있지만, 박피는 특히 위생적 안전성과 품질 균일성 확보 측면에서 더 바람직한 도축 방법으로 판단된다.

본 연구는 북한이탈주민과 남한 주민의 사회통합을 위한 연구로써 연 구자는 통합적 문헌 고찰 방법으로 접근하여 사회통합에 기여할 수 있는 이론적 통찰과 방법론적 함의를 도출하고자 하는 목적에서 출발했다. 본 연구에서는 총 42편의 논문을 분석했다. 문헌 분석은 북한이탈주민의 법 적 지위와 법제 통합, 외국 사례의 분석과 시사점 연구, 대북지원과 통합 정책 평가와 방향 제시, 사회적 자본과 멘토링 연결망, 북한이탈주민의 동질성 회복 및 공생, 학교 적응과 교육, 차별과 취업 불만, 낙인, 문화 적응과 관계 형성, 소통과 심리적 통일, 포섭과 배제의 연구 문제로 나누 어 분석했다. 연구 결과에 근거하여 북한이탈주민들의 정치적 다양성, 주 체사상의 극복과 새로운 시민으로서의 정체성 재구성, 북한이탈주민들의 문화자본 등에 대한 연구의 필요성과 함께 제3국에 거주하고 있는 북한 이탈주민 여성 자녀들의 문제와 지지방안 수립에 관해 논의했다.

In this study, the design of shock tower mounting, a type of shock absorber mounting for four-wheel drive vehicles, was addressed through structural analysis. In the case of existing shock tower mounting components, cracks occurred in the shock tower frame side weld joints, so the maximum stress should be reduced to extend the life of the designed components. Based on this, various design changes were performed on the shock tower mounting components, and the maximum stress generated through structural analysis of each design change model was compared. For the structural analysis, a load of 40,000 N was applied in the axial direction of the shock absorber, and the results were relatively analyzed and compared. As a result of the analysis of the shock tower mounting components through the design change, Case 3, a model that alleviated the stress concentration applied to the body mounting, increased the strength compared to the existing model, and the stress in the shock tower frame side weld joints was reduced by 16.3%.

본 연구에서는 높은 이산화탄소 투과성과 선택성을 가지는 미세다공성 고분자 PIM-1을 합성하고, 나노미터 수준 에서 두께를 정밀하게 조절할 수 있는 water casting 기법을 적용하여 박막복합막을 제조하였다. 제조된 분리막의 성능을 평 가하기 위해 FTIR-ATR, BET, GPC, XRD, TEM-EDS 등의 분석을 수행하였으며, 기체 투과 시험을 통해 CO2/N2 선택성과 투과도를 측정하였다. 연구 결과, 본 연구에서 제조된 박막복합막은 2700 GPU 이상의 CO2 투과도와 약 25의 CO2/N2 선택도 를 나타내며, 기존의 PIM-1 기반 분리막보다 우수한 성능을 보였다. 이를 통해 water casting 기법을 이용한 PIM-1 기반 분리 막이 경제적이고 효율적인 이산화탄소 분리 기술로 활용될 가능성을 제시하였다.

As conventional road traffic noise prediction models are designed to estimate long-term representative noise levels, capturing fine-scale noise fluctuations caused by real-world traffic dynamics is challenging. A previous study proposed a microscopic road traffic noise model (MTN) can calculate time-series noise levels with a resolution of 1 s using the concept of a moving noise source. In this study, two experiments were conducted to verify the accuracy of the noise prediction of the model. First, by comparing the calculated noise levels of two conventional road traffic noise models and the MTN in a simple road simulation environment, it was confirmed that the calculation error was within 3 dB(A) when calculating the 1-h equivalent noise level. Second, an experiment was conducted to verify the noise prediction error of the MTN on six actual roads. A comparison of the calculated noise level using the MTN based on traffic data collected from actual roads with the measured noise level on real roads showed that the calculated noise level achieved a mean absolute error (MAE) of 1.88 dB(A) from the equivalent noise level and 1.28 dB(A) from the maximum noise level. This was similar to the MAE of the foreign road traffic noise models. However, when the location of the receiver is within 10 m of the road, an error of more than 3 dB(A) occurs because of the simplicity of the MTN propagation model, which remains a problem that must be solved in the future. This study proved that the noise level calculation using the MTN is similar to the noise of an actual road environment. Additionally, the continuous development of the MTN is expected to make it an effective alternative for the management of road noise.