This study was intended to compare with seismic fragility assessments for a low-rise RC piloti structure using the Capacity Spectrum Method (CSM) and the Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA). Distribution-parameters were estimated using the Method of Moments (MoM) and the Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE). For given limit states defined by FEMA 356, two seismic fragility assessments yielded different medians and dispersions: the CSM produced steeper in the slopes of fragility curves with smaller dispersions, whereas the IDA captured wider response scatters and broader dispersions. When fitting the fragility curves, the MLE scheme provided to well match with the empirical cumulative distribution function(CDF) than the MoM scheme, which understated dispersions.

본 연구는 학교숲이 환경적·교육적 요소를 종합적으로 고려하여 조성되고 생태전환교육 장으로서의 활용도를 높일 수 있는 방안을 모색하기 위해 수행되었다. 서부 경남 5개 군의 학교숲이 조성된 7개 초등학교를 대상으로 하였다. 녹지 면적은 E학교의 1,289 m2에서 F학교의 4,751 m2까지 다양하게 나타났으며 평균 3,081 m2을 보였다. 상록수와 낙엽수는 각각 45종(39.5%), 69종(60.5%), 교목과 관목은 72종(63.2%), 42종(36.8%), 교목과 관목의 개체수는 978본(17.2%), 4,696본(82.8%)으로 나타났다. 학교숲에 가장 많이 식재된 수종은 영산홍이었으며, 이어 산철쭉, 회양목, 무궁화, 사철나무 순이었다. 종다양성과 균재도는 각각 평균 2.23, 0.62였으며, 학교간 유사도 지수는 0.5 전후의 값을 보였다. 학교숲에 식재된 수종 중 교과서에 언급되는 식물의 일치율은 33.8%인 것으로 나타났다.

The 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) gene derived from Agrobacterium sp. strain CP4 is known to confer herbicide resistance. It has been extensively utilized in the development of living modified organism (LMO) over the past 25 years. With increasing importation of LMO agricultural products, there is a growing need for rapid and reliable detection methods for detecting the CP4 EPSPS protein. In this study, a rapid immunoassay kit based on the lateral flow assay (LFA) principle was developed to detect herbicide-resistant crops. Using recombinant CP4 EPSPS protein developed by the National Institute of Ecology, two in-house antibodies were produced and evaluated alongside two commercially available antibodies. The optimized antibody combination demonstrated a detection limit of 1%, exhibiting superior sensitivity and accuracy to an existing commercial rapid kit. Furthermore, the developed kit showed shorter analysis time and higher cost efficiency, significantly improving its applicability in field settings. These advancements highlight the potential of this rapid immunoassay kit not only for domestic and international market penetration, but also as a critical tool for advancing GMO detection technologies.

The long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus) is classified as an endangered species in South Korea due to population declines driven by human development and habitat fragmentation. This study aimed to investigate genetic characteristics and microsatellite genotypes in long-tailed goral populations using fecal samples collected from Uljin and Samcheok regions, which are geographically important habitats for the distribution and dispersal of this species in South Korea. The mean expected heterozygosity (HE) and observed heterozygosity (HO) across 10 microsatellite loci were 0.600 and 0.461 for the Uljin population and 0.644 and 0.571 for the Samcheok population, respectively. These values indicate a moderate level of genetic diversity compared to other closely related species. Genetic differentiation between the two populations had a low level, while a moderate gene flow was observed. The genetic evidence obtained in this study suggests that these two populations share a similar genetic pool, resulting in a low level of genetic differentiation between them. Therefore, they should be considered as one continuous population. Results of this study provide fundamental data and valuable genetic insights for long-term management of the long-tailed goral population in Uljin and Samcheok regions.

바이러스 여과는 동물세포기반 바이오 의약품 제조에서 중요한 정제 공정으로, 특수하게 설계 및 제조된 분리막 을 사용하여 바이러스를 차단하고 항체 등 바이오 의약 물질을 선택적으로 통과시킨다. 바이러스 필터의 핵심 성능인 바이러 스 제거율과 항체 및 단백질의 회수율은 필터의 기공 구조와 대칭성뿐만 아니라, 여과 조건(표면 다공성, 압력, 유속, pH, 이 온 강도 등)에 따라 달라진다. 특히 단백질 오염은 비가역적 및 가역적 오염으로 구분되며, 추가로 blocking 모델을 통해 정밀 하게 분석하였다. 본 총설에서는 바이러스 필터 및 여과 공정의 이해 및 최적화를 위해 필터 구조, 제거 기작과 막오염 현상 을 소개하고, 바이러스 여과 공정에서 제거성능에 영향을 미치는 다양한 인자를 분석해보고자 한다.

Sanghuang mushroom is highly valued for its medicinal potential, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, and has recently gained significant economic and pharmacological importance. Despite considerable taxonomic revisions within the genus Sanghuangporus, confusion persists in Korea due to the continued use of outdated names such as Phellinus linteus, P. baumii, and Inonotus baumii, as well as inconsistencies in common names. This study aimed to clarify the species diversity of Sanghuangporus in Korea through integrative approaches combining phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological analyses. Using four genetic markers (ITS, nLSU, RPB2, and TEF1), we analyzed 11 dried specimens preserved at the Seoul National University Fungus Collection and 74 fungal strains maintained by the Korean Agricultural Culture Collection. As a result, we identified eight Sanghuangporus species in Korea: S. baumii, S. mongolicus, S. quercicola, S. sanghuang, S. subbaumii, S. vaninii, S. weigelae, and a novel candidate species, Sanghuangporus sp. 1. Among these, S. mongolicus and S. quercicola were newly recorded species for Korea. By providing diagnostic traits and ITS barcode sequences, this study offers a reliable taxonomic framework for the accurate identification of Sanghuangporus species. It also supports future taxonomic studies, cultivar development, and applied research in pharmaceutical and functional bioactive materials.

후쿠시마 원자력 발전소 사고 이후 3.3 × 1016 Bq의 세슘(Cs)이 환경에 노출되면서, 수원으로부터 방사성 세슘 (Cs)을 제거하는 것에 대한 관심이 증대되었다. 지속 가능한 개발과 환경 안전 측면에서 오염된 환경을 복원하는 것은 매우 중요한 이슈이다. 유해 오염물질을 효과적으로 제거하기 위해 분리막 기반의 분리/정제 기술은 매우 각광받는 기술 중 하나 이다. 특히 막 흡착(membrane adsorber) 기술은 흡착과 막 분리를 결합할 수 있는 기술로 수용액에서 오염물질을 제거하는 데 매우 유용한 기술이다. 특히 전기방사 분리막은 높은 기공률, 다양한 고분자 활용가능 그리고 다양한 응용 분야 등의 특징 으로 지난 수십 년 동안 많은 연구가 수행되어 왔다. 본 리뷰 논문은 오염된 물에서 세슘을 제거하기 위한 프러시안 블루 (Prussian blue)가 포함된 전기방사 기반 막 흡착 소재 제조에 대한 다양한 기술을 리뷰하였다.

This study aimed to enhance the operational efficiency and safety of offshore eel trap fisheries by developing six types of automated fishing equipment: a bait crusher, bait cutter, main line arranging device, trap cleaning device, eel sorting device, and fish pump system. Sea trials demonstrated that the bait crusher and bait cutter significantly reduced manual labor and processing time while maintaining bait quality. The main line arranging device improved productivity and safety by automating the sorting of looped cords. The trap cleaning device effectively removed fouling organisms using high-pressure water and rotating brushes. The eel sorting device enabled automatic size-based selection, improving resource management and operational efficiency. The fish pump system transferred eels rapidly with minimal physical damage, reducing unloading time by over 80% and decreasing labor requirements. A satisfaction survey of fishery participants confirmed that all developed devices were highly effective in reducing workload, enhancing safety, and improving operational performance. The automated equipment developed in this study is expected to contribute to the sustainable management of offshore eel trap fisheries and to offer potential applicability to other coastal and offshore fisheries.