Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) cause substantial economic losses on the livestock industry. Therefore, vaccinations have been implemented as the control strategy in endemic countries. However, the potential adverse effects of administering vaccines for both diseases simultaneously have not been thoroughly evaluated. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of vaccinating dairy cows with either or both LSD and FMD vaccines on milk production and physiological parameters such as milk temperature, rumination time and body weight. The experimental groups were divided into four according to the injection materials: 1) saline, 2) LSD vaccine, 3) FMD vaccine, and 4) both vaccines. The impact of vaccination on milk yield and physiological parameters was evaluated daily until 12 days post-vaccination, and milk components were analyzed twice, once per week. Among the experimental groups as well as each vaccine group, no statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed at milk yield, milk components, or milk temperature. This suggests that simultaneous vaccination of LSD and FMD can be administered without adverse effects.

This study examines the impact of Strategic Emphasis (SE) on Enterprise Value (EV) in KOSDAQ 150 firms, exploring how the balance between Value Creation (VC) and Value Appropriation (VA) strategies influences Tobin's Q as a measure of EV across different industries. Using Mizik and Jacobson's Strategic Emphasis framework, this research conducted a panel regression analysis on financial and stock market data of KOSDAQ 150 firms over a decade (2014–2023). This study employed a comprehensive empirical framework that accounts for industry characteristics, firm profitability, and time effects to examine how different sectors respond to SE changes. The analysis revealed that SE significantly impacts EV, with varying effects across industries. For instance, VC strategies positively influenced EV in the Healthcare sector, whereas VA strategies proved more effective in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Additionally, the relationship between SE and EV was moderated by firm profitability and shaped by industry-specific factors. This study highlights the importance of choosing appropriate measures, such as Tobin's Q, when evaluating corporate strategies. The findings offer actionable insights for Korean venture firms, emphasizing that strategic resource allocation should be tailored to industry-specific dynamics and a firm’s financial context to maximize EV.

Background: The climate of Korean peninsula is characterized by four distinct seasons. In recent years, global warming has accelerated, and summers in Korea are typically hot and humid. However, the precise extent of climatic damage caused in Hanwoo farming has not yet been reported, by long raise periods. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of birth and slaughter season on economical carcass characteristics in Hanwoo cattle. Methods: Hanwoo steer carcass data was collected from the Korean Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation database for 2021-2022. Hanwoo birth and slaughter season was classified as spring (March-May), summer (June-August), fall (September-November), and winter (December-February). Results: The carcass mass and loin area were significantly higher in winter- and spring-born Hanwoo than in summer- and fall-born cattle. However, back fat thickness was significantly higher in winter- and spring-slaughtered steers than in summerslaughtered cattle. In addition, the marbling score was highest in summer-slaughtered steers, but meat yield grade differed between Hanwoo steers of different ages. Conclusions: Out results indicate that carcass mass and loin area were correlated with birth season, whereas back fat thickness and marbling score were related with slaughter season. These results will contribute to improving meat production quality in the Hanwoo industry.

이 연구의 목적은 척추 자기공명영상 검사 시, 검사시간을 단축할 수 있는 기법인 SENSE와 CS-SENSE를 경추, 흉추, 요추 검사 시 어떤 기법을 적용하는 것이 효과적인지 알아보기 위함이다. 본 연구는 2022년 10월부터 2023년 3월까지 척추질환 및 의심 환자 102명을 대상으로 분석하였다. 사용된 장비는 필립스 사의 3.0T Ingenia Elition X와 20채널 두경부 코일과 44 채널 척추 코일을 사용하였다. 본 연구는 축상 T2강조 고속스핀에코를 SENSE와 CS-SENSE factor 1.5, 2, 3으로 각각 영상을 획득하고, 정량평가는 신호대잡음비와 대조대잡음비를 각 factor 별로 대응 표본 t-test를 진행하였고, 정성평가는 2명의 평가자의 평가점수를 Kruskal-wallis test로 비교하였다. 정량평가 결과, SENSE보다 CS-SENSE가 신호대잡음비와 대조대잡음비가 높게 나왔다. 정성평가 결과, 경추, 요 추는 CS-SENSE 사용 시 평가점수가 높게 나왔고, 흉추는 SENSE 사용 시 평가점수가 높게 나왔다. 결론적으로 척추 MRI 검사 시, 경추, 요추는 CS-SENSE를, 흉추는 SENSE를 사용하는 것이 효과적이다.

Metals are recognized as electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials owing to their high electrical conductivity. However, the need for light and flexible EMI shielding materials has emerged, owing to the heavyweight and inflexible nature of metals. Carbon nanotube (CNT)/polymer composites have been studied as promising flexible EMI shielding materials because of their lightweight nature due to the low density of CNTs and their high electrical conductivity. CNTs evenly dispersed in the polymer form an electrically conductive network, and the aspect ratio of the CNTs, which are one-dimensional nanofillers, is an important factor affecting electrical conductivity. In this study, we prepared three types of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) with different aspect ratios and fabricated polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)/MWNT composites. Subsequently, the electrical conductivities and electrical percolation thresholds of the three PDMS/MWNT composites with different MWNT aspect ratios were measured to analyze the behavior of electrically conducting network formation according to the aspect ratio. Furthermore, the total EMI shielding effectiveness of each composite was determined to evaluate the effect of the MWNT aspect ratio on the EMI shielding. Reflection and absorption of electromagnetic wave were measured for the PDMS/MWNT composite with the largest aspect ratio to analyze the EMI shielding mechanism of the composite. Additionally, the effects of the MWNT content on the conductivity and EMI shielding performance were examined. The results provide valuable guidance for designing polymer MWNT composites with good electrical conductivity and EMI shielding performance under different aspect ratios of MWNTs.

Pitfall traps that use ethylene glycol as a preservative solution are commonly used in arthropod research. However, a recent surge in cases involving damage to these traps by roe deer or wild boars owing to the sweet taste of ethylene glycol has prompted the addition of quinone sulfate, a substance with a pungent taste, to deter such wildlife interference. This study aimed to assess the effects of quinone sulfate on arthropods collected from pitfall traps containing ethylene glycol. We strategically positioned 50 traps using ethylene glycol alone and 50 traps containing a small amount of quinone sulfate mixed with ethylene glycol in a grid pattern for systematic sampling at the Gwangneung Forest long-term ecological research (LTER) site. Traps were collected 10 days later. The results revealed a notable effect on ants when quinone sulfate was introduced. Specifically, it decreased the number of ants. In a species-specific analysis of ants, only Nylanderia flavipes showed a significant decline in response to quinone sulfate, whereas other ant species remained unaffected. Additionally, among the arthropod samples obtained in this survey, we identified species or morpho-species of spiders, beetles, and ants and assessed species diversity. Consequently, the utilization of quinone sulfate should be undertaken judiciously, taking into account the specific species composition and environmental characteristics of the monitoring site. Our study also highlighted the significant response of various arthropod groups to variations in leaf litter depth, underscoring the crucial role of the leaf litter layer in providing sustenance and shelter for ground-foraging arthropods. Furthermore, we have compiled comprehensive species lists of both spiders and ants in Gwangneung forest by amalgamating data from this investigation with findings from previous studies.

참깨는 건전 유기 종자생산을 위해서는 Corynespora cassicola 등과 같은 종자전염 병원균의 감염을 최소화해 야 하므로 비가림하우스 내에서의 종자생산이 필수적이다. 그러나 비가림하우스 재배 시 진딧물의 대발생으로 참깨의 생산량 저하 되므로 본 연구에서는 참깨 비가림하우스 내 유기 재배 시, 진딧물에 대한 효과적인 유기농업 자재를 선발하고자 한다. 등록된 유기농업자재 8종 중 4종을 기내에서 선발하였으며 선발된 유기농업자재 4종을 참깨 재배기간 중 주 1회 처리한 결과, 처리 간 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 수확기인 8월 3일 기준 무처리구 대비 데리스추출물 70%와 데리스 20%+시트로넬라 30%+계피추출물 10%은 12.3%, 9.0%만이 고사하여 우수한 방제 효과를 나타냈다. 본 연구 결과는 참깨 재배 시 농림현장에서 발생하는 복숭아혹진딧물에 대한 유기농업자재 효과를 검정함으로써 유기재배 농가의 자재 선택에 대한 정보를 제공하고자 한다

본 연구는 벼 화분에 잔류한 네오니코티노이드계 약제가 꿀벌 봉군 내로 유입하여 만성적으로 피해를 주는지 에 대해 실험적으로 검증하고자 한다. 벼 꽃 개화기에 맞춰 논 인근의 세 지역에 각 6개 봉군을 설치하였다. 3개의 지역 중 두 지역은 벼 꽃 개화기 항공 방제 수행지역이고, 1개 지역은 미수행 지역이다. 지역마다 봉군 3개에는 채분기를 설치하여 벌통 내 화분 유입을 차단한 그룹과 미설치 그룹 간 봉세와 꿀벌 면역 및 수명 관련 유전자 발현량을 비교하였다. 약제 방제가 수행된 지역에서 채분기를 설치한 봉군의 봉세는 미설치 봉군보다 상대적으 로 강한 것을 확인하였다. 또한, 약제 처리 지역에서 채분기 설치 봉군에서 채분기를 설치한 봉군의 봉세는 미설치 봉군보다 상대적으로 강한 것을 확인하였다. 또한, 약제 처리 지역에서 채분기 설치 봉군에서 채집된 꿀벌의 면역 및 수명 관련 유전자 발현량이 미설치 그룹과 차이가 있는 것을 확인하였다.

The walking-stick insects, Ramulus mikado, are outbreaks in several mountainous areas from 2020 to 2022. In recent, some population of the insect are showed rapidly decline in their abundance, while some of them are still maintained high population density. In worldwide, insects belonging to Phasmida are reported to outbreak in their habitats as mentioned above environments, but knowledge about outbreak pattern of the walking-stick insects is still lacking. In this study, we aimed which biological and environmental factors are related to wax and wane of the insect population. From 2022 to 2023, we studied host tree preferences in natural conditions, ecological stoichiometry in major host trees, overwintering ecology of R. mikado eggs, and infection rate by entomophathogenic fungi during growing season.

본 연구는 간 담도기 이미지에서 CAIPIRINHA, 압축 센싱(CS), 딥러닝(DL) 기법을 비교하여 주관적 영상의 질과 국소병변 을 평가하였다. 후향적 연구로 간 담도기 이미지를(획득 시간, CAIPIRINHA 16초, DL 11초, CS 15초; 절편두께, 3mm, 3mm, 1.5mm) 포함한 가도세틱산 조영증강 자기공명영상을 시행한 51명의 환자에서 3개의 이미지와 국소 간 병변은 주관적 이미지 질 평가를 분석하였다. 간 가장자리 선명도는 CAIPIRINHA(3.9±0.8), DL(4.5±0.6), CS(4.5±0.8), 호흡에 의한 운동 허상은 CAIPIRINHA(4.3±0.9), DL(4.7±0.6), CS(4.5±0.8)를 보였다. 21명 환자의 48개 병변에서, 가장자리 선예 도는 CAIPIRINHA(4.3±0.7), DL(4.5±0.6), CS(4.6±0.5), 선명도는 CAIPIRINHA(4.4±0.7), DL(4.7±0.5), CS (4.7±0.5)을 보였다. DL은 검사 시간을 줄이면서 CAIPIRINHA와 비슷한 질을 보이고 호흡 허상을 줄일 수 있다. CS는 얇은 절편 영상의 획득이 가능하여 비슷한 영상의 질을 보여 선택적으로 유용하게 사용할 수 있다.