본 연구는 한국 창조 신화가 한국인의 종교적 정체성과 세계관 형성에 어떠한 영향을 미쳐왔는지를 탐구한다. 또한, 이러한 전통적 신화들과 창세기의 성서적 창조 서사를 비교하여, 각 서사가 각기 다른 문화의 기원과 세계 인식에 어떤 영향을 주었는지를 밝히고자 한다. 아울러 이러한 토착 창조 신화들이 창세기 창조 이야기를 수용하는 데 어떻게 기여하였으며, 나아가 기독교의 전래와 확산에 어떠한 역할을 하였는지를 분석한다. 결론에서는 이러한 논의를 확장하여, 한국 교회의 생태신학적 성찰과 현대 선교 실천에 주는 함의를 제시한다.

A new aphid species record for South Korea, Greenidea (Trichosiphum) prunicola, is reported based on the collection of apterous viviparous females from Castanopsis sieboldii in Tongyeong-si in 2024. This discovery increases the number of known Greenidea species in South Korea to four. Detailed morphological descriptions, measurements, host plants, and distribution data for G. (T.) prunicola are provided. The species is characterized by its glossy reddish-brown body, a body length of 1.70–2.60 mm, a siphunculus that is 0.32–0.37 times the body length, and long, primarily bifurcated dorsal setae. Previous host records include Prunus spp., and its known distribution now includes South Korea, China, and India. A key to the four species of the genus Greenidea now known to be present in South Korea is also provided.

Pine wilt disease (PWD), caused by the pine wood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), is a major threat to Pinus thunbergii forests in South Korea. Although climatic conditions are known to affect the spread of PWD, the specific influences of temperature and geography on nematode density and tree mortality remain unclear. This study assessed monthly PWN density and black pine mortality across three regions—two coastal (Geoje and Sacheon) and one inland (Jinju)—from 2021 to 2023. Nematode density and tree mortality consistently peaked in autumn across all regions. A strong positive correlation was observed between nematode density and tree mortality (r = 0.7468, p < 0.01), while temperature showed no significant correlation with either variable. These results indicate that PWD severity is more closely tied to nematode activity than to temperature alone, and that regional and seasonal variability must be considered in disease assessment. The findings highlight the need for region-specific monitoring and management strategies that prioritize high-risk periods, particularly autumn, when nematode activity and disease expression are most pronounced. This research provides essential data to support adaptive PWD control programs under changing climatic conditions.

Background: Stroke often results in hemiparesis, which leads to asymmetrical plantar pressure and impaired balance control. The gastrocnemius muscle plays a key role in plantar flexion and postural stability. Dysfuncion of this muscle is associated with decreased posterior foot pressure and increased fall risk in stroke patients. Objectives: To investigate the effects of gastrocnemius muscle stimulation using microcurrent stimulation therapy on plantar pressure distribution and functional balance in stroke patients. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: Twenty chronic stroke patients were divided into an experimental group (microcurrent stimulation therapy+conventional rehabilitation therapy) and a control group (conventional rehabilitation therapy only). plantar pressure (posterior foot pressure), center of anteroposterior pressure displacement (CAP), and balance ability were measured using the berg balance scale (BBS) and functional reach test (FRT) before and after 8 weeks of intervention. Results: The experimental group showed statistically significant increases in posterior foot pressure and reductions in CAP after intervention. BBS and FRT scores also significantly improved. Although the control group showed some improvements, the changes were smaller and less consistent. Conclusion: Microcurrent stimulation targeting the gastrocnemius muscle improved plantar pressure symmetry and postural stability in stroke patients, suggesting its effectiveness as an adjunctive balance rehabilitation intervention.

Background: The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is widely used for movement assessment but suffers from subjective scoring that leads to inconsistent evaluations. While previous studies have focused on reliability, the validity of AI-supported assessment remains unexplored. Objectives: To evaluate the reliability and validity of an AI-based motion analysis system using MediaPipe for three FMS movements. Design: Prospective reliability and validity study with repeated measures. Methods: Thirty healthy adults (age 23.4±2.8 years) performed three FMS tests (Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, Inline Lunge) recorded on video. Three evaluators (two experienced physical therapists and one novice) assessed recordings in three phases: Phase 1 involved traditional assessment by experts only to establish criterion reference, Phase 2 had all evaluators using AI support, and Phase 3 consisted of repeated AI-supported assessment. The AI system provided real-time visual feedback of joint angles and alignment through MediaPipe skeletal tracking. Results: Criterion validity showed strong agreement between traditional expert assessment and AI-supported assessment (r=0.94, P<.05). Inter-rater reliability improved from good (ICC=0.89) to excellent (ICC=0.91) with AI support. The novice evaluator achieved immediate expert-level performance with only 0.05 points difference from experts. Intra-rater reliability was excellent for all evaluators (ICC=0.84-0.89). Conclusion: The AI-based system demonstrated strong validity and improved reliability for fundamental movement assessment. While AI support enabled novice evaluators to achieve expert-level performance immediately, it may increase sensitivity to subtle movement variations. This technology shows promise for standardizing movement screening, though current limitations restrict its application to standing movements.

LGBTQ+ 권리와 종교의 자유의 조화를 위한 2015년 미국 유타주의 입법 타협 안은 양측의 권리를 둘러싼 갈등이 첨예하게 대립하는 상황 속에서 실질적이고 의미 있는 입법적 진전을 이룬 사례로 평가된다. 이 타협안이 마련되기 전까지 유타주는 성적 지향과 성 정체성에 기반한 차별로부터 개인을 보호하는 포괄적인 주(州) 차원의 법적 장치를 갖추지 못한 상태였다. 그러나 동성 결혼의 합법화와 같은 사법 판결, 시민 여론의 급격한 변화, 예수 그리스도 후기 성도 교회(LDS 교회)의 결정적인 지지 등이 계기가 되어, 성소수자 옹호 단체, 종교 단체, 입법 자, 기업인 등 다양한 이해관계자들이 협상 테이블에 함께하게 되었다. 그 결과 두 개의 상호보완적 법안이 제정되었는데, SB 296은 LGBTQ+ 개인을 위한 고용 및 주거 차별 금지를 주 전체로 확대하는 한편, 종교 기관에 대한 특정 예외 조 항을 포함하였고, SB 297은 결혼과 성과 관련된 종교적 표현의 자유와 양심적 거부권을 보호하는 내용을 담고 있다. 이 입법 타협은 시민적 다원주의와 실용적 정치 협상의 모범 사례로 많은 찬사를 받았지만, 동시에 보수와 진보 양측으로부 터 비판도 제기되었다. 보수 진영은 이 법안이 성소수자의 권리를 법적으로 인정 함으로써 종교의 자유를 훼손했다고 보았고, 진보 진영은 종교적 예외 조항이 평 등권의 실현을 지나치게 제한한다고 주장했다. 그럼에도 불구하고, 유타주의 경 험은 민주주의적 거버넌스, 상호 존중에 기반한 공존, 그리고 실용적 협상이라는 측면에서 중요한 통찰을 제공한다. 본 논문은 유타 절충안의 역사적 배경, 협상 과정, 입법 내용, 사회적 반응 및 정책적 함의를 분석하고, 특히 한국 사회에서 현재 논의되고 있는 LGBTQ+ 권리와 종교 자유의 균형 문제에 이 모델이 갖는 비교적 시사점을 제공한다.

In this study, we analyzed the structural and mechanical properties of aluminum foams fabricated using aluminum powders of varying sizes and mixtures. The effects of sintering and pore structure at each size on the integrity and mechanical properties of the foams were investigated. Structural characteristics were examined using scanning electron microscopy and micro–computed tomography, while mechanical properties were evaluated through compression testing. The experimental results demonstrated that smaller powder sizes improved foam integrity, reduced porosity and pore size, and resulted in thinner cell walls. In combination, these effects increased compressive strength as the powder size decreased. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding and improvement of the mechanical properties of aluminum foams and highlight their potential for use in a wide range of applications.