The research presents a guideline for quality practitioners to provide a full comprehension of differences in theoretical and practical interpretations of assumed sampling errors of and significance probability of calculated p-value. Besides, the study recommends the use of statistical inferences methods with known parameters to identify the improvement effects. In practice, the quality practitioners obtain the known parameters through systematic quality Database (DB) activities.

A study was conducted on four crossbred bulls, used as artificial insemination (AI) sires, to correlate their semen quality with their non return rate (NRR). Semen was collected once a week via an artificial vagina, diluted in egg yolk-citrate and maintained at for three days. It was evaluated for sperm motility, viability, morphology immediately after collection and was examined daily for sperm motility, viability and morphology of acrosome, mid piece and tail for a total of three days. A total of 2016 cows were inseminated by two AI technicians. The proportions of sperm with normal heads were 83.4% (63.7~91.7%), the proportion of spermatozoa exhibiting normal morphology (acrosome, mid piece and tail), motility and viability were 89.2% (82.3~92.0%), 71.3% (61.7~75.0%) and 76.7% (65.7~85.0%), respectively in fresh ejaculates. Sperm motility and sperm viability was significantly ( <0.05) lower in Holstein-Friesian Local bull than in other bulls during all three days of storage. The overall NRR for four bulls was 82.7% (72.9-87.5%). Bulls with higher sperm motility, viability and normal morphology of spermatozoa of individual bull had significantly (each <0.05) higher NRR. The highest ( <0.01) NRR (87.5%) was observed in a Red Chittagong bull whose semen qualities were significantly ( <0.05) higher than Holstein-Friesian Local bull (NNR 72.9%). The results of the present study concluded that NRR at 56 days post AI is related to parameters of semen quality. Therefore, semen evaluation may allow the discarding of bulls with poor fertility in an AI program.

고력볼트의 초기 체결력은 미끄럼표면조건에 따라, 일정시간이 경과될 때까지, 축력저하가 발생한다. 이 연구는 미 끄럼접합부 표면에 도장이 되어있는 경우, 도장의 크리프현상에 따른 축력저하에 관한 예측 모델을 찾는 것이다. 이 실험연구 범위는 무기질 아연 프라이머로 도포된 볼트접합부의 장기축력저하에 한정한다. 실험에 적용된 볼트종 류는 다크로 도포된 토크쉬어 볼트이다. 대상 표면의 도막 두께는 각각 96, 168, 226㎛ 이었다. 도막두께가 증가될 수록, 초기 체결이후 축력이완율은 도막의 크리프 때문에 10%에서 18%로 증가되었다. 장기축력예측을 위한 정량적 인 모델은 도막두께에 따른 크리프 스트레인과 경과된 시간사이에 회귀분석 결과로 얻어진다. 이 실험연구를 통해 미끄럼표면 도막의 크리프 거동특성을 알 수 있다면, 일정시간 경과후 고력볼트 체결력은 초기 체결력으로부터 구 할 수 있다. 본 실험결과를 근거로 각 도막두께에 대한 장기축력이완이후의 고력볼트 체결력에 관한 정량적인 수식 을 제안하였다.

Tungsten nanopowders were produced by the method of wires electrical explosion in the different gases. The study of phase and dispersed composition of the powders was carried out. The influence of electrical parameters such as the value of energy input in wire and the arc stage of the explosion was discussed. The factors that make for decreasing the particles size are the lower pressure of surrounding gas and the use of addition of chemically reactive gas.

We use a Probabilistic Neural Network (PNN) technique to derive the orbital parameters of spec- troscopic binary stars. Using measured radial velocity data of five double-lined spectroscopic binary systems (i.e., EQ Tau, V376 And, V776 Cas, V2377 Oph and EE Cet), we find the corresponding orbital and spectroscopic elements. Our numerical results are in good agreement with those obtained by other groups via more traditional methods.

이 연구에서는 추계학적 그린함수법에 의한 단층 모델을 이용하여 지진파를 합성하고 단층 파라미터의 변화에 의한 지반 운동의 차이를 평가하였다. 모멘트 규모 6.5의 단층을 예제로 선정하였고 아스페리티 면적의 통계값을 이용하여 슬립의 분포를 모델링하였다. 평가를 위해 고려된 단층 파라미터들은 진원의 위치, 전단파 속도 대비 파열 전파속도 비, 상승시간, 절점주파수 그리고 고주파감쇠 필터 등 이었다. 요소지진원에 적용된 파라미터들은 구조권역별 특성이 다른 지역의 값을 사용하였고 다른 파라미터들은 발생 가능한 임의의 값을 사용하였다. 생성된 지반운동 시간이력으로부터 응답스펙트럼을 작성하였으며, 파라미터의 값을 달리하여 비교하였다.이로부터 각각의 단층파라미터에 의해 영향을 받는 주파수 구간 및 스펙트럼 가속도의 차이를 평가하였다.

The electrochromic properties of tungsten oxide films grown by RF sputtering were investigated. Among the sputter parameters, first the Ar:O2 ratios were controlled with division into only an O2 environment, 1:1 and 4:1. The structure of each film prepared by these conditions was studied by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy. The sputter-deposited tungsten oxide films had an amorphous structure regardless of the Ar:O2 ratios. The chemical compositions, however, were different from each other. The stoichiometric structure and low-density film was obtained at higher O2 contents. Electrochemical tests were performed by cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry at 0.05 M H2SO4 solutions. The current density and charge ratio was estimated during the continuous potential and pulse potential cycling at -0.5 V and 1.8 V, respectively. The film grown in a higher oxygen environment had a higher current density and a reversible charge reaction during intercalation and deintercalation. The in-situ transmittance tests were performed by He-Ne laser (633 nm). At higher oxygen contents, a big transmittance difference was observed but the response speed was too slow. This was likely caused by higher film resistivity. Furthermore, the effect of sputtering pressure was also investigated. The structure and surface morphology of each film was observed by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. A rough surface was observed at higher sputtering pressure, and this affected the higher transmittance difference and coloration efficiency.

작물의 묘소질은 정식 후 본포에서의 생육이나 수량, 품질에 영향을 미치기 때문에 작물 재배에서 있 어서 육묘는 매우 중요하다. 본 연구는 야간온도 수준을 10, 15, 20℃로 조절하여 토마토묘와 수박 접목 묘의 생육에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 살펴보고 야간온도에 따라 변화된 초장, 건물중, 경경 등의 건묘를 나타내는 중요한 생육지표간의 상관관계를 분석하였다. 야간온도 10℃로 관리하였을 때 토마토묘에서 엽면적지수와 건물중이 다른 처리에 비하여 유의적으로 감소하였으며, 야간온도를 20℃로 관리하였을 때 수박 접목묘에서 초장이 길어지고 경경이 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 재배기간 동안의 누적온도에 대한 반응은 토마토의 경우 야간온도가 낮을 경우 누적온도가 같더라도 엽면적이 감소되어 결과적으로는 건물중을 감소시켰으며, 수박 접목묘의 경우 초장이 유의적으로 길어졌다. 주요 생육지표간의 상관관계를 살펴보면 토마토묘의 경우 초장과 경경의 경우 온도처리와 상관없이 선형적인 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타나 묘소질을 판단하기에는 부적절한 것으로 판단되며, 수박 접목묘의 초장과 경경은 야간기온 처리 에 따라 달라지며 상관성을 보이지 않았으므로 묘소질을 판단하는데 이용 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of E. coli isolated from porcine semen on sperm viability, motility, and semen pH. Semen samples were prepared using commercial extender, SeminarkPro (Noahbio Tech, Korea) that did not contain antibiotics. And 4 different levels of E. coli were artificially innoculated to semen with following concentrations; 4,000 of sperms with 1 of E. coli (T1), 400 with 1 (T2), 40 with 1 (T3), and 4 with 1 (T4). Semen samples were preserved at 17℃ for 5 days in semen storage box until analyzed by flowcytometer. Aliquots were subjected to measure the sperm viability (Live/Dead® stain), motility (mitochondrial function), and semen acidity (pH) from day 0 (day of semen collection) to day 5. Sperm motility and viability were significantly decreased (p<0.05) on day 0 (4 hrs after preservation at 17℃) in T3 and T4 compared to control groups and were significantly decreased (p<0.05) in all groups from day 3. Sample pH was acidic in T3 (6.90～6.86) and T4 (6.86～6.65) from day 3 to day 5 (p<0.05). On the other hand, sample pH was maintained 7.0～7.1 in control, T1, and T2 during the experimental period. Sperm motility and viability were significantly decreased from day 0 to day 5 compared to control in samples contaminated with E. coli above a value of 40:1 (20×106 sperm cells/ml : 5×105 cfu/ml). Even on day 1 in T4 and on day 3 in T3, semen pH was acidic probably due to the acidification of dead spermatozoa. These results suggest that E. coli contamination has a concentration-dependent detrimental effect on extended porcine semen quality.

Sildenafil citrate (SIL) a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE5I) has been used for long time as a first line oral drug for erectile dysfunction. Though it has beneficial effects on erectile organ it also has some adverse effects in other cells and/or tissues related to reproductive system when exposed to longer duration. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the long term effect of SIL on sperm parameters in Wistar albino rat. The animals are divided into two groups, for group I - rats were treated with saline (vehicle alone) and group - II oral administration of 5 mg/kg b.w. of SIL was administrated orally once in a day for 120 days. At the end of the trial period animals were sacrificed and epididymal sperm were subjected to various analysis. Results showed significant reduction in sperm count, motility, viability and morphologically intact sperm in long term PDE5I exposed animals when compared to control. Acrosomal status and fertility test also showed significant reduction in long term PDE5I exposed animals. The present study clearly indicated that long term SIL has shown to induce alteration in sperm quality and quantity, leading to decline in fertility rate. Indicate that SIL impinge on spermatogenesis as well as epididymal function. Understanding the molecular down-stream events involved in long-term exposure to PDE5 inhibitor can be valuable to supervise on related infertility issues and to suggest corrective measures.

후쿠시마 사고 이후 사용후핵연료 저장시설 안전성 재검증 필요성이 증대되고 있는 가운데, 재검증 결 과의 신뢰성 향상을 위해 열부하 평가결과의 정확도 향상이 요구되고 있다. 이를 위한 기초연구로 본 연 구에서는 상대적으로 중요성이 저평가되었던, 저장시나리오, 연소조건 관련 인자와 같이 붕괴열 및 열부 하 평가 영향인자를 도출하고, 고리 4호기를 대상으로 ORIGEN2 코드를 이용해 그 효과를 평가하였다. 대표 저장시나리오에 대한 열부하 평가 결과, 최후 방출 핵연료의 붕괴열은 시나리오에 따라 전체 열부하의 최대 80.42%를 차지해 저장시설 열부하에 지배적인 영향을 미침이 확인되었다. 또한 연소조건 인자로 선택된 축 방향 연소 효과, 연소이력, 비출력 효과에 대한 민감도 분석 수행 결과, 냉각기간이 짧을수록 각 인자의 붕괴열에 대한 영향이 커지는 것으로 확인되었다. 각 인자별로는 비출력, 연소이력, 축 방향 연 소 효과의 순으로 붕괴열에 대한 영향력이 컸으며, 특히 비출력의 경우 방출 직후 평균값의 0.34에서 1.66배, 방출 1년 후에는 평균 대비 0.55에서 1.37배까지 붕괴열 변화를 초래함이 확인되었다. 즉, 저장시 설의 열부하 평가와 같이 냉각기간이 짧은 핵연료에 대한 해석 시 비출력, 연소이력과 같은 연소조건인자 가 해석결과에 매우 큰 차이를 초래할 수 있으므로, 해석결과의 정확도 향상을 위해 기존 해석자의 공학 적 판단에 의거한 임의 인자 대표성 핵연료 선택방식 대신 실제 운전 데이터의 적용 등이 필요할 것으로 보인다. 본 연구 결과는 향후 열부하 해석 결과의 정확도 향상 및 불확실도 평가를 위한 기초자료로 활용 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

본 연구는 청보리사일리지 및 옥수수사일리지를 흑염소에 급여하였을 때, 사료섭취량, 일당증체량, 외관상 영양소소화율, 질소 축적율 및 혈액 성상에 미치는 영향을 조사하여 흑염소에 대한 청보리사일리지의 사료가치 평가 자료로 활용하는데 목적을 두고 실시하였다. 공시가축은 흑염소 12두(♂)를 3처리구{T1: 옥수수 사일리지 급여구, T2: 청보리사일리지 급여구, T3: 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구)로 나누어 처리구당 4두씩 개체별 대사케이지에 라틴방각법으로 실시하였으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1일 두당 건물 및 유기물 섭취량은 옥수수사일리지 급여구, 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구, 청보리사일리지 급여구 순으로 낮아졌지만 유의한 차이는 인정되지 않았다. 이러한 경향은 조단백질, 조지방(ether extracts) 및 NFC 섭취량에서도 유사한 경향을 나타내었으나 ADF와 NDF 섭취량은 옥수수+청보리사일리지, 청보리사일리지, 옥수수사일리지 순으로 낮아졌다. 대사체중 당 건물섭취량과 체중에 대한 건물섭취 비율은 옥수수 사일리지 급여구(각각 57.6g과 2.8%), 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 53.8g과 2.7%), 청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 52.7g과 2.6%)의 순으로 낮아졌지만 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았으나(p>0.05), 일당 증체량은 옥수수사일리지 급여구가 64.2g으로 다른 처리구의 42.0～46.0g 보다 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 질소섭취, 분과 뇨를 통한 질소 배출은 옥수수사일리지 급여구, 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구, 청보리사일리지 급여구 순으로 낮아졌지만 유의성은 나타나지 않았다. 질소축적량과 질소축적율도 옥수수 사일리지 급여구가 각각 2.6g와 30.0%로 청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 2.0g와 26.0∼26.9) 보다 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 외관상 건물과 유기물소화율은 옥수수사일리지 급여구가 각각 72.6과 72.8%로 청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 67.5와 69.0%)와 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 66.0과 67.1%) 보다 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 옥수수사일리지 급여구가 청보리사일리지 급여구보다 흑염소의 사료섭취량, 소화율 및 질소축적율에서 우수하지만 옥수수와 청보리사일리지를 혼합하여 급여하면 옥수수사일리지에 크게 뒤지지 않는 것으로 나타났다.

Gene manipulation of Siberian wildrye grass through transgenic technology can modify grass feature for further improvement in the forage production. In order to optimize transformation conditions of Siberian wildrye grass, the effects of transformation efficiency was investigated with GUS gene. Seed-derived calli were infected and co-cultured with Agrobacterium tumefaciens carrying the binary vector pCAMBIA3301 encoding the GUS gene in the T-DNA region. The effects of several factors on transformation and the expression of the GUS gene were investigated. The highest transformation efficiency was obtained when embryogenic calli were inoculated with Agrobacterium strain EHA101 in the presence of 200 μM acetosyringone and coculture for 5 days. The present study was framed and materialized to standardize an efficient, high frequency and reproducible genetic transformation protocol for aromatic Siberian wildrye grass using Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

This is a study on the distribution of acoustic emission parameters during a burst test for a type-II CNG vehicle fuel tank. A resonant AE sensor with a central frequency of 150 kHz was attached to the composite materials in the center of the fuel tank. The pressure was increased from 30 to 100% of the expected burst pressure and was maintained for 10 minutes at each level. Damage at 70% of expected burst pressure occurred by various damage mechanisms including fiber breakage and delamination, while that of below 60% only occurred by matrix crack initiation and growth. The count, duration and rise time of the AE signal at 60% of the expected burst pressure are distributed below 500, 5000 μs and 300 μs, respectively. Then, at above 70% they increased with pressure by superimposing of individual AE signal generated at a nearby place. These results confirmed that the analysis of the distribution of AE parameters is an effective tool for estimating damage of a CNG fuel tank.

Bacterial contamination reduces the semen quality, semen preservation, and cause of disease spread as well. Sperm fertility is essential factor of reproductive performance in swine. Sperm fertility is affected by semen quality such as sperm motility, abnormality, morphology, and rate of bacterial contamination. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between elapsed time after semen preservation on the changes of bacteria and semen quality. Semen was diluted with BTS extender without antibiotic for 7 days and sperm parameter and fertility were measured. Sperm motility was measured by CASA and total bacteria number was counted after 22 24 hr incubation from counting agar plate in which sperm dilute to 10 106 in 0.9% saline solution and inoculate to agar. Acrosomal integrity was measured by Chlortetracycline (CTC) staining. CTC patterns were uniform fluorescence over the whole head (pattern A), characteristic of uncapacitated acrosome-intact spermatozoa; fluorescence-free band in the post-acrosomal region (pattern B), characteristic of capacitated acrosome-intact spermatozoa; and almost no fluorescence over the whole head except for a thin band in the equatorial segment (pattern C), characteristic of acrosome reacted spermatozoa. Total number of bacteria was significantly increased (p<0.0001) 3 days after preservation. Sperm motility, viability, and morphological abnormality on elapsed time after preservation were lower from 5 (77.24±6.47, p<0.001) and 7 days (77.24±6.47, p< 0.001) after preservation compared to 1 (15.71±7.18) and 3 days(18.39±7.22) after preservation, respectively. Sperm viability was significantly lower (53.25±35.03, p<0.0001) at 7 days after preservation. Mohological abnormality of sperm was lower (p<0.001) at 1 (15.71±7.18) and 3 (18.39±7.22) days compared to (5 21.84±7.91) and 7 (22.59± 9.93) days after preservation. Acrosomal integrity and capacitation rate (pattern A) were significantly lower (p<0.001) from 5 days after preservation.