Mauremys reevesii (Reeves’ turtle) is an endemic freshwater turtle species found throughout East Asia. Due to a rapid population decline, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Korean government have classified this species as Endangered (EN). The reported largest population size of M. reevesii in the Republic of Korea was previously estimated to be approximately 20-30 individuals. Our study assessed the population size and structure of M. reevesii at Geumho Reservoir, Republic of Korea, using a capture-recapture data. A total of 433 M. reevesii were incidentally captured during a 35-week trapping process conducted from March to October 2023. The sex ratio of the captured population exhibited a male bias of 1.3 : 1. Sexual size dimorphism was observed only in body weight. Individuals were recaptured up to 11 times during the study period, with males and females being recaptured at an average of 2.1±2.0 times and 1.5±0.9 times, respectively. The estimated population size of M. reevesii in Geumho Reservoir was approximately 891 turtles. The absence of notable sexual size dimorphism and significant sex ratio differences suggests that the population in this area may have been established relatively recently. Compared to previous records, the population in Geumho Reservoir represents the largest single population of M. reevesii, both within the Republic of Korea and globally.

Galaxy evolution studies require the measurement of the physical properties of galaxies at different redshifts. In this work, we build supervised machine learning models to predict the redshift and physical properties (gas-phase metallicity, stellar mass, and star formation rate) of star-forming galaxies from the broad-band and medium-band photometry covering optical to near-infrared wavelengths, and present an evaluation of the model performance. Using 55 magnitudes and colors as input features, the optimized model can predict the galaxy redshift with an accuracy of σ(Δz/1+z) = 0.008 for a redshift range of z < 0.4. The gas-phase metallicity [12 + log(O/H)], stellar mass [log(Mstar)], and star formation rate [log(SFR)] can be predicted with the accuracies of σNMAD = 0.081, 0.068, and 0.19 dex, respectively. When magnitude errors are included, the scatter in the predicted values increases, and the range of predicted values decreases, leading to biased predictions. Near-infrared magnitudes and colors (H, K, and H −K), along with optical colors in the blue wavelengths (m425–m450), are found to play important roles in the parameter prediction. Additionally, the number of input features is critical for ensuring good performance of the machine learning model. These results align with the underlying scaling relations between physical parameters for star-forming galaxies, demonstrating the potential of using medium-band surveys to study galaxy scaling relations with large sample of galaxies.

본 연구는 공연 기획 스타트업인 컬쳐띵크(주)의 경쟁력을 VRIO 모델 을 통해 분석하였다. 연구 방법으로는 2차 자료를 활용한 질적 연구를 수행하였다. 연구 결과, '가치' 측면에서는 랩비트 페스티벌을 통한 음악 시장의 다양성 확대와 글로벌화, AFS를 통한 유연한 아티스트 지원 모 델, 유통 서비스 푸이의 롱테일 전략이 주요 가치 창출 요소로 확인되었 다. '희소성' 측면에서는 축적된 페스티벌 운영 노하우 및 AFS의 독특한 비즈니스 모델, 광범위한 업계 네트워크와 '랩비트' 브랜드 가치가 경쟁 사가 쉽게 획득하기 어려운 자원으로 평가되었다. '모방 불가능성' 측면 에서는 시간 압축성의 비경제적 효과와 경험에 따른 역사적 고유성과 사 회적 복잡성 그리고 광범위한 네트워크 효과 등이 핵심 역량으로 분석되 었다. '조직' 측면에서는 유연한 매트릭스 구조, '창의적 실험'과 '데이터 기반 의사결정' 문화의 공존, '열린 소통'과 '수평적 관계' 강조, 지속적 학습과 성장 마인드셋이 자원과 역량을 효과적으로 활용하는 데 기여하 고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구 결과를 바탕으로 음악 산업의 가 치 사슬 통합 관리, 데이터 기반 의사결정과 창의적 실험의 균형, 글로벌 네트워크 구축, 기술 혁신 대응 능력 강화 등을 향후 국내 음악 산업의 발전 방향으로 제시하였다.

본 연구는 한국에 유학 중인 몽골 대학원생들의 적응 과정을 질적으로 살펴보며, 이들의 동기, 경험, 그리고 기존 연구와 관련된 어려움에 초점 을 맞추어 분석하는 데 목적을 둔다. 설문 조사와 인터뷰를 통해 수집된 질적 데이터는 이들이 주로 한국 문화와 언어에 대한 관심과 높은 수준 의 교육을 추구하는 동기로 학업에 임하고 있음을 보여준다. 대부분의 학생들이 차별을 거의 경험하지 않았고 한국인들에게 환영받고 있다고 느끼는 한편, 다른 학생들과의 상호작용 확대를 바라고 있는 것으로 나 타났다. 본 연구는 국제 학생과 현지 학생 간의 교류 프로그램을 활성화 하고, 정서적 안정을 지원하기 위한 상담 서비스를 제공할 것을 제언하 며, 이러한 연구 결과를 확장하기 위한 향후 연구 방향을 제안한다.

This study explored the development direction of punk fashion through 3D digital fashion design by analyzing the expressive characteristics and inherent meanings of the punk fashion expressed in Vivienne Westwood’s creations. To this end, the concept underlying punk and its expressive characteristics were examined, and the eco-friendly expressive attributes of punk fashion were scrutinized through photos of Vivienne Westwood’s collections. The analysis focused on 10 seasonal collections showcased over the past five years, from the designer’s 2018 S/S to 2022 F/W collections. The results revealed that Westwood’s punk expression was characterized by traditionality, eco-friendliness, playfulness, resistance, and deconstruction. Traditionality appeared in the form of a harmonious redesign of classics to create new works, while eco-friendliness was manifested through the use of slogans and eco-friendly materials and methods. Playfulness conveyed positive messages through comedic situations or characters, and resistance emerged as a means of delivering messages for improving social issues. Finally, the deconstruction of punk was reflected as resistance, boldly destroying fashion structures to express dissatisfaction with society. Punk design in fashion is one of the avenues in which designers effectively express the messages that they want to communicate to society. This study is significant, as it provides foundational data for exploring punk characteristic design strategies to be used in future fashion. The scope of application for 3D virtual clothing programs is expected to expand in the fashion industry, and continuous research on digital fashion design is anticipated.

Current investigations provide a comprehensive understanding of the occurrence and biodiversity of plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) in the major citrusproducing regions of Jeju Island, South Korea. Our survey identified five genera and five species of PPNs from 82 infested Citrus unshiu field samples collected across 116 sites in the Jeju provinces. Community analysis revealed the highest prevalence of PPNs (39.02%) at Namwon-eup, significantly driven by Tylenchulus semipenetrans, followed by Paratylenchus sp., Helicotylenchus sp., Meloidogyne sp., and Pratylenchus sp. Data indicate that all 82 sites were infested with T. semipenetrans (70.68%), marking a considerable increase in prevalence compared to previous surveys and posing a significant threat to citrus cultivation. The study results also demonstrate the influence of soil type on PPNs communities, revealing correlations between soil texture and nematode diversity. Citrus orchards cultivated in black clay loam soil exhibited significant PPN infestations. Overall, the PPN survey underscores the economic importance of monitoring citrus nematode infection rates and maintaining economic threshold levels in citrus production. It also emphasizes the need for developing effective management strategies to control PPNs, which are essential for maintaining crop yield and ensuring agricultural sustainability.

We analyzed the mineral composition of compacted calcium bentonite (GJ-I) and uncompressed sodium bentonite (MX80), both of which were exposed for two years in the YS03 borehole. The YS03 borehole is characterized by a high concentration of anaerobic microorganisms, including sulfate-reducing bacteria, elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide, and high pH conditions. The compacted Ca bentonite showed minimal alteration, with a small amount of new magnetite formation. However, an X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the uncompressed Na bentonite underwent a complete transformation from montmorillonite to muscovite, goethite, and magnetite. Therefore, it is suspected that the compactness of the bentonite significantly impacts the rate of alteration. Furthermore, an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis demonstrated a marked increase in iron oxide in the Na bentonite, whereas key elements of montmorillonite such as alumina (Al2O3), silica (SiO2), and magnesium oxide (MgO) showed substantial decreases. The presumed cause of the alteration in the uncompressed MX80 bentonite is the presence of Fe cations coupled with a high pH environment. We believe that Fe cations, which were likely released from the corrosion of cast iron, played a significant role in altering the montmorillonite lattice.

The irradiated large components in a nuclear power plant must perform dismantling after performing a lot of training through mockup, but this mockup training is different the realistic environment such as a high radiation environment. Therefore, to develop a training system deployed in eXtended Reality (XR) that mimics a realistic environment, a suitable training and evaluation processes need to be developed. The target components for the training system select reactor, reactor internal and steam generator, and the training work of dismantling processes select dismantling, packaging and dismantling support work by reviewing the dismantling process of each component for XR application. By analyzing the detailed process of the selected dismantling process, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) application processes will be developed. The basic contents of training system present purpose, goal, period, and evaluation for training and the training contents develop the basic, improvement and intensified course by level. The basic model for evaluation develop 3 stages (reaction, training, behavior) and evaluation process present detail training contents, target and evaluation method, evaluation criteria by level. Additionally, the developed training course and evaluation models will be useful for worker training in dismantling process of nuclear power plant.

Increasing resource use is the primary motivator for the development of technology industries, which is leading to severe consequences, such as the release and disposal of radioactive waste containing radionuclides in the environment. Cesium (137Cs) is one of the most hazardous radionuclides in the environment. In particular, the steel manufacturing process produces hazardous waste in the form of electric arc furnace dust contaminated with 137Cs. In this study, the tolerances of five legume species to different activity concentrations of 137Cs in both seed germination and initial seedling growth were compared. To determine 137Cs tolerance, several parameters related to the growth and development of legumes were measured. Among the five legumes studied, Crotalaria juncea L. was the most 137Cs tolerant at 50,000 Bq·L−1. Sesbania javanica Miq. and Vigna mungo L. Hepper were moderately tolerant to 30,000 Bq·L−1 137Cs. After 10 days, the stress tolerance indices in all legume species decreased by more than 50% at activity concentrations greater than or equal to 20,000 Bq·L−1 137Cs. This approach allows the selection of desirable traits, making more-effective application possible in the phytoremediation of 137Cs through stress tolerance. In conclusion, legumes are promising candidates for the phytoremediation of environmental pollutants.

The mammalian testis is a highly organized organ essential for male reproduction. Its structure comprises seminiferous tubules lined with Sertoli cells, which support spermatogenesis, surrounded by peritubular myoid cells. Within the connective tissue framework lie the Leydig cells, which synthesize testosterone in response to luteinizing hormone. Research has highlighted the importance of various ion channels and proteins in testicular function. The TWINK-related acid-sensitive potassium channel 1 (TASK-1), a two-pore channel, is vital for several physiological functions in the testis. Furthermore, Leydig cells uniquely express several key proteins, including c-kit, and platelet-derived growth factor receptor α. The co-expression of these proteins, including TASK-1, in Leydig cells suggest the presence of complex regulatory mechanisms critical for modulating testosterone production, release, and overall testicular function. Transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1), a member of the transient receptor potential channel family, also plays a crucial role in testicular function, influencing processes such as sensory function, steroidogenesis, and sperm function. Hormonal fluctuations and aging affect both the presence and function of TRPV1. This channel is thought to contribute programmed cell death within the testes, particularly impacting Leydig cell survival. Notably, testosterone appears to counteract these detrimental effects by downregulating TRPV1 expression, indicating a complex interplay between TRPV1, testosterone, and overall testicular function. Therefore, we aim to discuss the critical role of ion channels, specifically focusing on TASK-1 and TRPV1 channels, in the physiological and pathophysiological functions of testicular cells.

Background: With the growing interest in the health of companion dogs, their average lifespan has increased, leading to an increase in the proportion of elderly dogs. As elderly dogs are vulnerable to various diseases, there is a need for alternatives to predict the risk of major diseases in senior dogs, prevent them in advance, and manage their health effectively. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify candidate genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) influencing primary angle-closure glaucoma, a major disease in elderly dogs, using the Axiom Canine HD Array and establishing foundational data. Methods: Samples from 95 dogs of 26 breeds from South Korea were analyzed using an SNP chip. Ultimately, two SNPs were selected. To assess the impact of non-synonymous SNP (nsSNPs), functional analysis of candidate genes, Hazard Assessment, and protein structure prediction were conducted. Sequencing for SNP validation involved samples from 95 dogs of ten breeds with reported domestic and international glaucoma cases. Results: The candidate gene TNS1 was associated with the integrin signaling pathway. The selected nsSNP was found to cause a mutation at the ninth position of the amino acid sequence, changing serine to leucine and resulting in alterations to the overall protein structure. Sequencing analysis results for SNP validation revealed differences in frequency among breeds. Conclusions: The identified SNP markers are potential risk prediction tools. Utilizing genotype frequency data by breed and individual could aid in disease management and contribute to advancements in the medical industry.

전세계적으로 50여종이 알려져 있는 Adrapsa속은 지금까지 한국에서는 2종이 알려져 있다. 이 연구에서는 Adrapsa notigera (Butler)를 국내 에서 처음으로 보고한다. 이 종의 형태학적 특징과 유사종과의 차이, 분포지역, 성충 및 생식기 사진을 제공하며 유전학적 정보를 통하여 속 내 다른 종과의 분류학적 관계에 대해서도 고찰한다.

조팝나무속 식물은 장미과에 속하는 다년생 관목으로 우리나 라 전역에 자생하는 한국 고유 식물이다. 조팝나무속 식물은 관상적으로나 약용적인 가치가 있는 중요한 자원 식물 중에 하나라고 여겨진다. 본 연구에서는 조팝나무속 식물 중 조팝나무 (Spiraea prunifolia), 꼬리조팝나무(S. salicfolia), 당조팝나무 (S. chinensis)를 대상종으로 선정하여 종자의 휴면타파와 발아 특성을 구명하였다. 종자의 내･외부 형태는 종자의 길이와 배형 태를 관찰하였으며, 조팝나무, 꼬리조팝나무, 당조팝나무 종자 의 길이는 각각 약 2.21, 2.86, 2.01mm로 나타났다. 조팝나무 는 변온 조건에서 25/15, 20/10, 15/6, 5℃ 처리에서 각각 100, 100, 100, 58.2%로 5주 이내에 최대발아률까지 도달하였 으며, 저온층적처리에서도 경우 0, 4, 8, 12주에서 각각 100.0, 93.3, 90.2, 84.4%로 모든 층적처리에서 발아율이 높게 나타났 다. 저온층적처리와 GA3의 농도처리별 통계적인 차이가 나타나 지 않았다. 당조팝나무에서도 조팝나무와 동일한 양상으로 변온 조건에서 모든 처리에서 5주 이내에 최대발아률(100%)까지 도달 하였으며, 0, 4, 8, 12주에서 각각 100.0, 100.0, 90.6, 90.6% 로 모든 처리에서 발아율이 높게 나타났으며, GA3의 농도처리 별 통계적인 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 하지만 꼬리조팝나무는 5주째에 25/15, 20/10, 15/6℃ 각 온도 범위에서 14.0, 16.5, 5% 정도 발아하여 발아율이 매우 저조했다. 처리 후 20주 정도 되었을 때 상대적으로 온도가 낮은 15/6, 20/10℃ 처리구에서 50% 이상으로 발아율이 향상되었다. 그리고 GA처리를 통해 발아율이 향상되었다. 위 결과로 보았을 때 조팝나무속 2종의 식물과 다르게 꼬리조팝나무는 휴면이 있다고 판단되며, 종자 발아온도 조건의 범위가 상대적으로 좁다고 판단된다. 따라서 조팝나무속 식물 3종 중에 조팝나무와 당조팝나무는 휴면이 없 다고 판단되며, 꼬리조팝나무는 생리적 휴면으로 분류하였으며, 세부적으로 non-deep의 휴면 유형을 가졌다고 판단된다.

개회나무(Syringa reticulata)는 수수꽃다리속 물푸레나무과 에 속하는 낙엽활엽교목으로 관상 및 약용 등으로 사용되는 가 치가 높은 식물이다. 본 연구는 개회나무 종자의 휴면타파와 발아특성을 구명하여 대량증식 체계를 확립하고자 하였다. 이에 따라 종자내외부특성, 수분흡수률, 변온처리(25/15, 20/10, 15/6, 5℃), 저온층적처리(0, 4, 8, 12주), 생장조절제 농도 (GA3 0, 10, 100, 1000mg·L-1)처리하여 확인하였다. 그 결과 배는 완전히 성숙되어 있는 형태였으며, 수분흡수률은 초기대비 약 39.2% 증가하였다 변온 처리조건에서는 15/6℃ 조건에서 발아율이 69.2%로 가장 높았으며, 0주 층적처리에서 가장 높은 발아율을 나타낸 것으로 보아 변온의 5℃ 처리의 결과와 동일한 양상으로 저온은 발아에 큰 영향을 미치지 않았다. 생장조절제 처리에서는 상대적으로 GA3 농도가 높은 100, 1000mg·L-1 처리에서 발아률이 통계적으로 높게 나타났다. 위 결과를 보아 개 회나무는 생리적 휴면을 가지고 있으며, 세부적으로 non-deep PD라고 판단된다.

Baicalin, a flavonoid isolated from Scutellaria baicalensis, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. Glutamate is a major neurotransmitter that plays an important role in brain function, but excessive release of glutamate causes excitotoxicity and damages cells. We investigated the neuroprotective effects of baicalin in glutamate-exposed neurons. The mouse hippocampal neuronal cell line (HT22) was cultured in a general manner, glutamate and/or baicalin were treated on the cells. Baicalin was administered 1 hr before glutamate treatment. Cells were collected 24 hr after glutamate, and cell viability was measured using MTT assay. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation (LPO) assays were performed to measure oxidative stress. Glutamate reduced cell viability in a dose- and time-dependent manner. MTT assay showed that baicalin treatment ameliorated the decrease in cell viability due to glutamate toxicity. The effect of baicalin is dose-dependent. Glutamate caused severe nerve damage, including condensation of the cell shape, loss of dendrites and axons. However, baicalin treatment attenuated these morphological changes, and the effect of baicalin was dose-dependent. ROS and LPO analyses showed that glutamate increases oxidative stress, and baicalin attenuates this change due to glutamate toxicity. The effect of baicalin on these results was dose-dependent. We confirmed that baicalin performs an antioxidant function against glutamate toxicity in neurons. In conclusion, these results suggest that baicalin exerts neuroprotective effects on damaged neurons through antioxidant activity.

목적 : 누진 가입도 안경 착용자의 안경테의 크기와 얼굴 형태에 적합한 안경테를 비교하여 안경테 크기와 신체 적(역학적) 불편감 사이의 연관성을 조사하였다. 방법 : 누진 가입도 안경 착용자 중 안경의 피팅 상태가 적절한 71명(남성 37명, 여성 34명, 평균 54.52±8.78 세)이 참여하였고, 신체적 불편감을 설문지로 조사하였다. 안경테 크기를 FHD(front horizontal dimension), FTB(front to bend), LOD(length of drop) 및 TL(temple length)로 확인하였다. 얼굴 형태를 계측한 후 얼굴에 적합한 안경테 크기를 계산하였고, 착용하고 있는 안경테 크기와 비교하였다. 결과 : 신체적 불편감의 정도는 관자놀이 눌림, 흘러내림, 코 눌림, 귀 눌림 순으로 높았으며, 불편함을 경험한 비율은 흘러내림, 코 눌림, 귀 눌림, 관자놀이 눌림 순으로 높았다. 착용한 안경테의 FHD는 남녀 모두 얼굴 계측 으로 계산한 안경테 설계값보다 작았다(p=0.001). 착용한 안경테의 FTB는 남녀 모두 안경테 설계값보다 작았으 며, 착용한 안경의 LOD는 설계값보다 컸고 여성은 남성보다 길었다(all, p=0.001). 결론 : 착용한 남녀 안경의 FHD는 얼굴 형태에 비해 작아 관자놀이 눌림의 원인이 될 수 있고, 측면부 LOD는 얼굴에 비해 커서 흘러내림과 코 눌림의 원인이 될 수 있다. 얼굴 형태에 적합한 안경테 크기를 선택할 수 있도록 안경테의 FHD와 측면부 전체 길이(FTB+LOD)가 여러 사이즈로 제작되어야 할 것이다.

Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) plays a crucial role in animal cell culture; however, the increasing number of bovine fetuses used and sacrificed solely for FBS collection has raised ethical concerns globally. The welfare of fetuses during FBS blood collection has become a key focus of debate among animal welfare and ethics organizations worldwide. Previous studies indicate that heat-inactivated coelomic fluid (HI-CF) from the earthworm Perionyx excavatus may serve as a viable FBS alternative in adherent cell cultures. This study evaluates the potential of HI-CF as an FBS substitute during the in vitro maturation (IVM) stage of bovine embryo culture, with a focus on improving developmental rate through antioxidation effects. In this study, 2% HI-CF was incorporated into IVM media, assessing its impact on cell growth, differentiation, and the expression of genes related to antioxidation. The group of 2% of HI-CF exhibited a trend toward increased cleavage and blastocyst development rates compared to the control group. Although antioxidant genes such as NRF2 and GSR showed no statistically significant differences between the control and treatment groups, a trend toward increased expression was observed. Conversely, GPX1 displayed a trend of decreased expression. Notably, IGF1 and NQO1 were significant upregulated (p < 0.05) in the 2% HI-CF group. Additionally, oocytes stained with H2DCFDA showed a significantly reduced ROS levels (p < 0.05) in the 2% HI-CF group compared with controls. These findings suggest that HI-CF's antioxidative effects support enhanced cell growth and blastocyst development rate, surpassing those observed with FBS. Consequently, HI-CF shows promise as an effective alternative to FBS in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes.

Non-human primates, due to their high genetic similarity to humans, are used as laboratory animals in biotechnology researches. The growing demand has recently led to a shortage of primate resources, which has become a significant issue both domestically and internationally. This shortage has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the importance of resource conservation through effective primate management is increasing. This requires the establishment of proper quarantine procedures and infectious disease control. Quarantine is an important process that protects not only animal health but also public health significance. Non-human primate quarantine procedures were organized in order. We compared the differences in quarantine procedures not only in Korea but also in various countries such as the US, EU, and Australia. In addition, the etiology, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment methods of representative infectious diseases of quarantine concern (tuberculosis, monkeypox, monkey immunodeficiency virus, salmonellosis, and shigellosis) were summarized. A literature review of nonhuman primate quarantine procedures in other countries revealed minimal differences in the basic structure. The quarantine periods were similar around 30 days, but we found some differences in details such as legal requirements, documentation forms, and quarantine authorities. These findings are expected to contribute to the development of strategies for improving methods to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and enhancing quarantine management methods.

The current study examines the digital behaviors of 124 university students enrolled in a blended learning class in Korea. The students were divided into two groups (upper and lower) based on their scores on a self-regulated learning questionnaire. Their digital behaviors were compared across four areas: (a) task completion scores; (b) strategy use; (c) the days on which tasks were completed; and (d) learning gains. The results revealed a significant difference in task completion scores between the upper and lower groups. However, no meaningful difference was observed in strategy use between the two groups. Students in the upper group were more proactive in completing videos, homework, and TOEIC tests, often finishing these tasks ahead of deadlines. In contrast, students in the lower group tended to complete their assignments on the due date. Finally, there were no significant differences in learning gains between the two groups. These findings may inform the design and management of online L2 learning programs.

Afghanistan is a producer of high-quality pistachios among the top ten producers in the World. Nowadays, these edible nuts are losing their quality and quantity due to hemipteran insect infestation and their diversity during all growth phases in the country borderline. The expansion of the pistachio pest in Iran has caused concerns for Afghanistan, especially in the provinces of Herat, Badghis, and Takhar which are close to the Iran borders. Hence, this survey was initiated to primarily detect the phytophagous insect pest presence in the pistachio open forest areas and to know what management tools were effectively used in alleviation of the pest infestation. Our findings indicated that galling aphids, aphids, thrips, and root beetles received the maximum positive responses in the Herat province, but psyllids, aphids, root beetles, leave miners, fruit borers and thrips received the highest responses in Badghis province. In addition, Takhar province depicted plant bugs, twig borer moths, galling aphids, leaf miners, and leafhoppers got the most positive responses accordingly. In the meantime, the data showed that management outcomes were not satisfactory despite the use of sanitation, cultural practices, and chemical application. The survey presented significant differences in the prevalence of pest and in the application of pest control methods among the survey regions. Finally, it is essential to develop the strategy of integrated pest management in order to stop the phytophagous insects from turning into actual pests. This will reduce the pistachio loss annually and improve the nut culture quality in Afghanistan.