본 연구는 ESG 경영활동이 기업의 비재무적 성과로서 기업이미지에 미치는 영향력을 분석하였다. 또한 이 과정에서 개인특성 요인인 조직동일시의 ESG경 영활동과 기업이미지와의 관계에서 매개효과를 분석하였다. 이러한 목적을 달성하기 위하여 ESG와 관련된 선행연구를 기반으로 연구변 수와 가설을 설정하였고, 독립변수는 ESG경영활동으로 친환경 경영, 사회적 책 임, 지배구조이며, 종속변수로는 기업이미지를 설정하였고, 매개변수는 조직동 일시를 설정하였다. 본 연구의 분석결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, ESG 경영활동은 기업이미지와 높 은 관계가 있으며, 특히 지배구조에서의 영향력이 높게 나타나고 있다. 또한 ESG 경영활동은 사회적 책임활동이 기업이미지에 높은 영향을 미치고 있다. 둘 째, ESG 경영할동과 기업이미지와의 관계에서 조직동일시는 직접효과와 매개 효과가 모두 나타나고 있다. 본 연구의 시사점은 다음과 같다. 첫째, 본 연구에서는 ESG 경영활동에 대한 개인적 특성을 고려함으로서 새로운 패러다임의 연구모형을 설계하였다. 둘째, 기업이 지속가능경영을 위해서 ESG가 필수적이라는 것을 강조하고 있다. 셋째, 성공적인 ESG 경영활동을 위해서는 차별적 운영전략을 수립하여야 한다는 것 으로 성공적인 ESG 경영활동을 위한 타당성이 확보된 방안을 제안함으로서 기 업의 지속가능 경영을 위한 정책 자료로서 활용될 것으로 기대한다.

주변 국가인 태국, 캄보디아, 베트남, 라오스 등에서 벼멸구(Nilaparvata lugens)와 흰등멸구(Sogatella furcifera)를 채집하던 중, 벼멸구와 형태가 아주 유사한 이삭멸구(N. muiri)와 벼멸구붙이(N. bakeri), 그리고 흰등 멸구와 형태가 아주 유사한 흰등멸구붙이(S. kolophon), 피멸구(S. vibix) 그리고 애멸구(Laodelphax striatellus)가 동시에 채집이 되는 등 형태적 차이점이 거의 없어 전문가도 쉽게 구분하지 못하는 문제가 있음이 확인되었다. 따라서 형태가 유사한 상기 멸구류의 종 동정을 확실히 할 수 있는 PCR용 프라이머의 개발을 위해 벼멸구 및 흰등멸구의 미토콘드리아 내 COI 영역을 특이적으로 검출할 수 있는 프라이머 세트를 제작하고 종 동정 효과를 확인하였다.

Bemisia tabaci is a polyphagous pest that transmits various viruses, including tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) while feeding on crops. Prior to identifying attractants of B. tabaci, the pheromone biosynthesis activating neuropeptide (PBAN) sequence was obtained via transcriptome analysis of female adults. After injecting artificially synthesized PBAN into the female adults, the compounds contained in the female adults were extracted using hexane, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was performed. As a result, 22 compounds showed quantitative differences after PBAN injection. Among them, it was confirmed that B. tabaci is attracted to 2-ethylhexanoic acid and phytol. These results suggest that 2-ethylhexanoic acid and phytol can be used as attractants for the control of B. tabaci.

The members of genus Donacia are aquatic leaf beetles in the subfamily Donaciinae. Their larvae feed on submerged portions of aquatic plants and adults live on surface parts of the same plants. This genus includes 6 species belonging to 2 subgenera in the Korean Peninsula, of which there have been questions about the record of D. (Donacomima) japana. Chûjô and Goecke (1956) described a new species, D. japana, based on specimens collected in Japan and Korea (Unggi, Hamgyeongbuk-do), and Hayashi (2020) stated that records of this species from Korea and NE China may be misidentification of D. aquatica (Linnaeus, 1758). In this study, as a result of comparing specimens collected in South Korea (Gwangneung, Gyeonggi-do) with descriptions of D. japana, male genitalia (Hayashi, 2020) and gene sequences of COI region, we conclude that records of D. japana replace with D. aquatica in the Korean Peninsula, and D. japana is endemic to Japan.

In Korea, both Sympetrum depressiusculum Sélys, 1841 (Odonata: Libellulidae) and Sympetrum frequens Sélys, 1883 are recorded. However, the identity of Korean populations and the validity of listing the two species have not yet been settled. In this study, we collected 74 individuals from Kroea, Russia, the Netherlands, and Japan. These were sequenced for COI, 16S rRNA, and ITS region. Major morphological characters and phylogenetic, network, and structure analyses all consistently suggest that Korean populations form a single species. Consequently, it could be valid to treat Korean populations as one species, S. depressiusculum, by applying the senior name.

Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) catalyze the oxidative cleavage of glycosidic bonds in crystalline polysaccharides including chitin and cellulose. The recent discovery of LPMO family proteins in many insect species suggests that they presumably play a role in chitin degradation in the cuticle/exoskeleton, tracheae and peritrophic matrix during insect development. Insect LPMOs belong to auxiliary activity family 15 (AA15/LPMO15) and have been classified into at least four groups based on phylogenetic analysis. In this study, we identified, characterized and investigated the physiological functions of group I LPMO15 (MaLPMO15-1 and PhLPMO15-1) in two longhorn beetle species, Monochamus alternatus and Psacothea hilaris. In both species, depletion of LPMO15-1 transcripts in last instar larvae by RNAi had no effect on subsequent larval-pupal molting and the resulting pupae developed normally. However, adverse effects on their development were observed during the pupal-adult molting period. The pharate adults were unable to shed their old pupal cuticle and died entrapped in their exuviae probably due to a failure of degradation of the chitin in their old cuticle, which is critical for completion of the insect molting and continuous growth.

The Varroa mite, Varroa destructor, a parasitic mite that afflicts honey bees, has become increasingly resistant to acaricides like fluvalinate due to its widespread use. The target site insensitivity mechanism, mediated by the L925V/M/I mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel, plays a major role in resistance. Additionally, cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (Cyp450s) appear to function as a metabolic resistance factor; however, no Cyp450-mediated resistance mechanism has been reported to date. The aim of this study was to identify and characterize Cyp450s associated with fluvalinate resistance. A synergistic bioassay confirmed the involvement of Cyp450s in conferring tolerance or resistance to fluvalinate. Correlation analysis between mortality data and the expression levels of Cyp450 genes led to the identification of several candidates that may play a crucial role in fluvalinate resistance. Analysis of tissue distribution patterns revealed that these genes were most abundantly expressed in the cuticle and synganglion. This suggests that, despite their relatively low expression level, they may play a critical role in protecting the target site from fluvalinate due to its predominant expression in neuronal tissues. Functional analysis, in conjunction with baculovirus expression, demonstrated that fluvalinate has high inhibition rates against the recombinant candidate Cyp450s, suggestive of their strong interaction with fluvalinate. We discussed the potential utilization of their expression levels as a molecular marker for diagnosing metabolic resistance in field-collected Varroa mites.

Background: Copy number variation (CNV) can be identified using next-generation sequencing and microarray technologies, the research on the analysis of its association with meat traits in livestock breeding has significantly increased in recent years. Hanwoo is an inherent species raised in the Republic of Korea. It is now considered one of the most economically important species and a major food source mainly used for meat (Hanwoo beef). Methods: In this study, CNVs and the relationship between the obtained CNV regions (CNVRs) can be identified in the Hanwoo steer samples (n = 473) using Illumina Hanwoo SNP 50K bead chip and bioinformatic tools, which were used to locate the required data and meat traits were investigated. The PennCNV software was used for the identification of CNVs, followed by the use of the CNV Ruler software for locating the different CNVRs. Furthermore, bioinformatics analysis was performed. Results: We found a total of 2,575 autosomal CNVs (933 losses, 1,642 gains) and 416 CNVRs (289 gains, 111 losses, and 16 mixed), which were established with ranged in size from 2,183 bp to 983,333 bp and 10,004 bp to 381,836 bp, respectively. Upon analyzing the restriction of minor alleles frequency > 0.05 for meat traits association, 6 CNVRs in the carcass weight, 2 CNVRs in the marbling score, 3 CNVRs in the backfat thickness, and 2 CNVRs in the longissimus muscle area were related to the meat traits. In addition, we identified an overlap of 347 CNVRs. Moreover, 3 CNVRs were determined to have a gene that affects meat quality. Conclusions: Our results confirmed the relationship between Hanwoo CNVR and meat traits, and the possibility of overlapping candidate genes, annotations, and quantitative trait loci that results depended on to contribute to the greater understanding of CNVs in Hanwoo and its role in genetic variation among cattle livestock.

본 논문에서는 다중 시그마포인트 세트(MSP)를 사용하는 분산점 칼만필터(UKF)인 UKF-MSP를 소개한다. 비선형 동적시스템을 표현하기 위해 널리 알려진 Bouc-Wen 모델을 사용하였고, 비선형성 고려가 가능한 칼만필터 중 UKF를 선정하였다. 그런데 UKF는 두 가지 인공오차와 시그마포인트의 분포를 결정하는 스케일링 파라미터의 값을 튜닝(Tuning)하는 과정을 통해 적절히 설정해야만 대상 동적시스템의 추정하고자 하는 상태(State)를 정확히 추정할 수가 있다. 본 논문에서는 후자의 스케일링 파라미터 설정 문제를 완화하고자 하였으며, MSP를 사용함으로써 기존 UKF에 비해 칼만필터 튜닝 과정에 덜 민감한 UKF-MSP를 제안하였다. 지진으로 인한 급격한 구조손상 시나리오에 대해 UKF-MSP의 안정성을 검증하였다. 제안된 방법은 튜닝과정을 완화함과 동시에 다른 칼만필 터 파라미터인 인공오차에 대해서도 덜 민감한 거동을 보임을 확인하였다.

Drawing from the uses and gratification theory (UGT), the study intends to investigate audiences’ motivation to watch Livestream and its influence on subscription and donation. The roles of viewers’ parasocial relationships and identification with live streamers were also examined. The results also indicate the presence of a mediation effect.

Large amounts of waste and wastewater from aquaculture have negatively impacted ecosystems. Among them, shrimp aquaculture wastewater contains large amounts of nitrogen contaminants derived from feed residues in an aerobic environment. This study isolated candidate strains from adult rockworms to treat shrimp aquaculture wastewater (SAW) in an aerobic environment. Among 87 strains isolated, 25 grew well at the same temperature as the shrimp aquaculture with excellent polymer degradation ability (>0.5 cm clear zone). Six isolates (strains AL1, AL4, AL5, AL6, LA10, and PR15) were finally selected after combining strains with excellent polymer degradation ability without antagonism. 16S rRNA sequencing analysis revealed that strains AL1, AL4, AL5, AL6, LA10, and PR15 were closely related to Bacillus paramycoides, Bacillus pumilus, Stenotrophomonas rhizophila, Bacillus paranthracis, Bacillus paranthracis, and Micrococcus luteus, respectively. When these six isolates were applied to SAW, they reached a maximum cell viability of 2.06×105 CFU mL-1. Their chemical oxygen demand (CODCr) and total nitrogen (TN) removal rates for 12 h were 51.0% and 44.6%, respectively, when the CODCr/TN ratio was approximately 10.0. Considering these removal rates achieved in this study under batch conditions, these six isolates could be used for aerobic denitrification. Consequently, these six isolates from rockworms are good candidates that can be applied to the field of aquaculture wastewater treatment.

Parrots have been threatened by global trade to meet their high demand as pets. Controlling parrot trade is essential because parrots play a vital role in the ecosystem. Accurate species identification is crucial for controlling parrot trade. Parrots have been traded as eggs due to their advantages of lower mortality rates and more accessible transport than live parrots. A molecular method is required to identify parrot eggs because it is difficult to perform identification using morphological features. In this study, DNAs were obtained from 43 unidentified parrot eggs using a non-destructive sampling method. Partial cytochrome b (CYTB ) gene was then successfully amplified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequenced. Sequences newly obtained in the present study were compared to those available in the GenBank by database searching. In addition, phylogenetic analysis was conducted to identify species using available sequences in GenBank along with sequences reported in previous studies. Finally, the 43 parrot eggs were successfully identified as seven species belonging to two families and seven genera. This non-destructive sampling method for obtaining DNA and molecular identification might help control the trade of parrot eggs and prevent their illegal trade.

Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa. Despite the increasing acknowledgement that babesiosis represents a threat to animal and human health, to date there have been few studies focusing on the disease in the Republic of Korea (ROK). In the present study, we report a Babesia capreoli infection in an Ixodes nipponensis tick obtained from a Korean water deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus). The tick was identified with polymerase chain reaction analysis as I. nipponensis (Japanese hard tick). A phylogenetic analysis based on the 18S rRNA gene sequences revealed that the isolate found in I. nipponensis belonged to the B. capreoli lineage and was distinct from the Asian, European, and North American lineages of Babesia divergens. Although our isolate belonged to the B. capreoli lineage it did not form a cluster with others isolates in the same lineage; this may be due to differences in the tick species that transmit B. capreoli or in the host species. We were unable to identify the reservoir host for our case of B. capreoli transmission, though regional ticks may be the primary vector. This study confirms the presence of B. capreoli in the ROK, and its presence suggests that further study is warranted to determine its prevalence and pathogenicity in wild and domesticated animals.

스타트업은 10명 내외의 직원으로 구성되고 빠른 업무 진행을 위해 CEO와 직접 소통하는 경우가 많다. 또한, 직원 대부분이 소규모 공간에서 근무하기 때문에 모든 직원의 행동을 관찰할 수 있는 특성을 가지 고 있다. 이러한 환경은 CEO가 자신보다 어느 직원과 더 친밀한 관계를 형성하고 있는지 비교할 수 있는 데, 사회적 비교가 어떤 메커니즘을 통해 직원 행동에 영향을 미치는지에 대한 연구는 아직 초기에 머물 러 있다. Vidyarthi 등(2010)은 리더-멤버 교환관계의 사회적 비교(LMXSC)가 조직시민행동에 영향을 준다는 것을 밝히면서 LMXSC와 조직시민행동 간 메커니즘을 밝히는 것이 필요하다고 하였다. 이에 본 연 구는 사회 정체성 이론을 결합하여 LMXSC가 조직시민행동에 영향을 미치는 과정에서 자존감과 조직 동일시가 다중 직렬 매개 역할을 하는지 확인하고자 하였다. 연구 결과 첫째, LMXSC는 조직시민행동에 정적인 효과를 가지며, 자존감과 조직 동일시는 LMXSC와 조직시민행동 사이를 매개하였다. 둘째, 다중 직렬 매개 분석 결과 LMXSC와 조직시민행동 사이에 자존 감과 조직 동일시가 순차적으로 매개하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 LMXSC가 높은 직원은 자존감이 형성되고, 이는 조직 동일시를 거쳐 조직시민행동에 영향을 준다는 점을 밝힘으로써 창업자가 직원과 관 계를 맺을 때 고려해야 할 점과 인사 실무에서 직원 리더십 관리 및 개발, 정서 관리, 자발적 긍정 행동 증대에 필요한 인사이트를 제공한다.