The genus Halictus Latreille, 1804 and Seladonia Robertson, 1918 are nearly cosmopolitan group, consisting of more than 206 described species worldwide except Antarctica region. In previous taxonomic and phylogenetic research, this genus regarded as a sister group of genus Halictus. In this study, a total of two genera seven species were reviewed from Korean peninsula (three Halictus, four Seladonia) with three new records (Halictus hedini hedini, Seladonia confusa, S. henanensis). A key to species and images of adult are provided.

Public complaints arising from centralized animal manure treatment plants are increasing due to the odors produced during animal manure treatment. Various physico chemical and biological methods are used to mitigate such odors. Still, many problems exist, such as a lack of fundamental data on odor generation characteristics and design standards for odor mitigation facilities. Therefore, this study evaluated the characteristics of NH3 and H2S gas produced from a centralized animal manure treatment plant. The centralized animal manure treatment plant selected in this study has a treatment capacity of 150 tons (animal manure and food waste) per day. The composting matrix was mechanically turned from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays and not turned all day on weekends. The NH3 concentrations measured during the day on weekdays (96.4 ± 7.8 ppmv) were about 14% higher than on weekends (84.9 ± 15.9 ppmv). During the week, the ammonia concentration during the day was about 15% higher than at night, but there was no difference between day and night on weekends. The hydrogen sulfide concentration during the day (4,729 ± 3,687 ppbv) on a weekday was about 4.7 times higher than at night (1,007 ± 466 ppbv). The results of this study provide valuable information that is necessary for the operation of odor mitigation facilities. It is expected that the results will contribute to establishing an operational strategy that can reduce the energy required to collect exhaust gas.

This study evaluated the odor mitigation effect of rice husk biochar addition to the bedded pack dairy barn floor using lab-scale reactors for five days. Rice husk biochar mixed with dairy manure and sawdust mixture at different ratios (5%-addition test unit: adding biochar by 5% of the total solid weight of the mixture, 10%-addition test unit: adding biochar by 10% of the total solid weight of the mixture). Cumulative NH3 and H2S emissions of 10%-addition test unit were reduced by 26% (p< 0.05) and 46% (p = 0.0655), respectively, compared with control. However, 5%-addition test unit did not show NH3 and H2S emission reduction. Further research is needed to determine the appropriate level of biochar addition between 5 and 10%, and to evaluate applicability in the field through economic analysis.

This study demonstrates a different approach method to fabricate antimony selenide (Sb2Se3) thin-films for the solar cell applications. As-deposited Sb2Se3 thin-films are fabricated via electrodeposition route and, subsequently, annealed in the temperature range of 230 ~ 310oC. Cyclic voltammetry is performed to investigate the electrochemical behavior of the Sb and Se ions. The deposition potential of the Sb2Se3 thin films is determined to be -0.6 V vs. Ag/AgCl (in 1 M KCl), where the stoichiometric composition of Sb2Se3 appeared. It is found that the crystal orientations of Sb2Se3 thin-films are largely dependent on the annealing temperature. At an annealing temperature of 250 oC, the Sb2Se3 thin-film grew most along the c-axis [(211) and/or (221)] direction, which resulted in the smooth movement of carriers, thereby increasing the carrier collection probability. Therefore, the solar cell using Sb2Se3 thin-film annealed at 250 oC exhibited significant enhancement in JSC of 10.03 mA/cm2 and a highest conversion efficiency of 0.821 % because of the preferred orientation of the Sb2Se3 thin film.

본 연구는 한국과 정치적, 사회·경제적, 문화적으로 깊은 연관을 지닌 베트남에 관해 학생들이 다양한 활동을 함으로써 미래지향적인 글로벌 시민의식을 함양하는 과정에 초점을 두고 연구를 진행하였다. 기 한국의 미래 사회를 짊어지고 갈 우리 청소년들이 한·베 간의 긍정적인 상호 관계를 이해하고 실천할 수 있는 인재가 될 수 있도록 지도하였다. 본 연구는, 먼저 베트남 및 한·베 관계 이해 활동, 다음으로 다양성과 상호 존중 이해 활동, 미래지향적 세계관 확립 활동, 나눔과 배려 실천 활동, 베트남어 교수·학습 활동으로 진행되었다. 학생들은 자기주도적인 조사·발표 활동들을 통해 한·베 관계 이해의 필요성을 스스로 인식하였고, 또한 미래지향적인 글로벌 시민의식을 함양할 수 있었다.

Environmental regulations on the management of waste electrical and electronic equipments (WEEE) have been strengthened in many developed countries. Improper management and disposal of such waste, especially in informal sectors, may pose serious threats to the environment and human health. In Korea, there are very few available statistical data regarding distribution flow and treatment of WEEE in informal sectors (i.e., unreported private collection and recycling facilities). In order to provide additional measures related to proper management of WEEE, there is an urgent need for a quantitative material flow study on the amount of the waste found in the sectors. This can be achieved by conducting a statistical analysis of the flow of WEEE in the sectors and by drawing significant results and implications of such analysis. In this study, the relevant data were collected from literature review and a number of field site visits to informal private collection and recycling sites with survey in Daejoen Metropolitan City. Statistical analysis of the survey related to the distribution of WEEE in informal sectors was conducted to determine the quantitative flow of WEEE in the sectors. According to the results of this study, 3.38 kg/person/year were introduced into informal sectors in 2013, while 2.48 kg/ person/year was recycled in formal sectors in 2012. This study implies that there are significant amounts of WEEE that are present and processed in the sectors, which are not regulated by government. Small private collectors of WEEE in informal sectors received approximately 60.6 unit/month on average. The results of this statistical study indicate that there are no significant differences among the factors such as the amount of treatment, the number of employee, and the degree of dismantle process. However, there is significant difference among the WEEE category large home appliance, small-sized home appliance, and audio-video equipment. Further study may be warranted to focus the flow of WEEE in informal sectors in more large scale in order to accurately determine the final destination and disposal of such waste in the environment.

There are many stringent environmental regulations on the management of waste electrical and electronic equipments(WEEE) in most developed countries. WEEE directive aims at increasing collection and recycling rate of WEEE whereas,while the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) aims at restricting hazardous materials duringthe production of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). TV housing rear covers consist of small portion of brominatedflame retardants (BFRs). Improper management and disposal of such waste can pose impacts on the environment andhuman health. In Korea, there are very few available statistical data regarding BFRs levels in TVs housing rear covers.In order to provide additional measures related to management of BFRs, there is a need for a quantitative material flowstudy on the amount of BFR found in TVs. This can be achieved by the aid of material flow analysis of the TV setsand by studying the Deca-BDE components present in the TV housing read covers. In this study, the relevant data werecollected from the statistical reports and through field site visits to the WEEE recycling facilities with surveys. Staticand dynamic material flow analysis (MFA) was conducted to determine material flow of BFRs (Deca-BDE) in themanagement of waste TVs. According to this study, in 2011, households in Korea use 73,821ton of TV sets of which23,592ton of waste TV sets were collected and recycled by municipalities and producers. Extended ProducerResponsibility (EPR) played a major role in recycling of WEEE. In this study, it was predicted that Deca-BDE in usestage would reach down to 51.73ton by 2016. In addition, the amount of Deca-BDE present at the disposal and recyclingstage is estimated to be approximately 2.45ton by 2018.

간담도암의 일차적 치료법은 수술적 제거이나, 초기 병기로 수술을 하여도 재발이 흔하며, 재발 후에는 근치적 목적이 아닌 주로 증상 완화 목적의 치료를 하고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 재발한 환자에서 자체 도입한 특수 관을 이용한근치적 목적의 high-dose-rate intraluminal brachytherapy의 치료법과 치료 set-up 재현성 유지에 대하여 고찰하고자 한다. 본 연구는 간담도암으로 수술 후, 6개월 간격으로 복부 자기 공명 영상을 이용한 추적 검사를 시행하여, 수술문합 부위의 재발이 확인된 임상 병기 rcT1N0M0인 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 근접 치료를 위하여 경피적 담도 배액관을 치료 전용관인 Arrow Sheath로 교체 후, intraluminal catheter를 삽입하여, 일회 치료당 3 Gy 씩 총 30 Gy 근접치료를 시행하였다. 협착 된 담도의 distal and proximal 그리고 central axis point로부터 1 cm 떨어진 지점을 선량표준화였으며, 5회에 걸쳐 치료 전 dummy seed 삽입 후, 치료 표적 용적 근위부와 말단부의 기준점에서 흉추 사이의 거리를 측정하여 set-up 재현성을 평가하였다. 매주 치료 전 근위부와 말단부위 치료 표적 용적 기준점에서 흉추 사이의거리를 5회 측정한 값과 simulation image에서 측정된 거리를 비교한 결과 평균값과 표준편차가 오차율 5% 이내로 유의한 수준으로 측정되어 매회 치료시 재현성이 유지 되었다, 본 연구 환자의 추적 검사 상 1년 이상 무병 생존하고 있으며, 심각한 부작용 또한 관찰되지 않았다. 따라서, 수술이 불가능한 재발한 간담도암 환자에서 본원에서 자체 도입한관으로 시행한 근접치료는 주변 인접 장기의 심각한 부작용 발생 없이, 매 회 치료 시 재현성이 유의한 수준으로 유지되는 것으로 평가되었다.