사향노루(Musk deer)는 우제목 사향노루과에 속하는 야생동물로서 현재 우리나라 강원도 비무장지대 인근지역에 서식하는 야생동물이며 멸종위기야생동식물 Ⅰ급으로 지정되어 있다. 그러나 멸종위기종 사향노루에 대한 연구는 매우 미비한 실정이며, 출현여부와 서식지에 대한 연구는 매우 부족한 상황이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 보존 가치가 높은 동물이며, 밀렵과 급격한 서식지 변화로 멸종 위기에 처해 있는 사향노루를 대상으로 식생특성과 출현현황을 파악 하여 사향노루 서식지 평가를 하고자 하였다. 사향노루 서식지 조사방법으로는 배설물과 흔적조사를 기준으로 예비조사를 실시하였다. 대상지를 40 × 40(m) 격자 그리드를 형성하여 Site A(1~10), Site B(1~10)로 구분하여, 교목, 아교목, 관목의 수종과 수고, 흉고직경, 울폐도 등을 조사하였으며, 먹이자원으로 추정되는 이끼, 커버자원으로는 바위분포를 추가적으로 조사하였다. 조사기간은 2018년 2월부터 2018년 9월로 시간대는 10시부터 16시까지 진행하였다. 사향노루의 출현현황을 파악하기 위해 최근흔적, 분장이 발견된 지점인 Site A1, Site A2, Site A3, Site B1, Site B2, Site B3, Site B4지점을 대상으로 디지털 방식의 적외선 무인센서카메라(Proof Cam03-ZEN2, USA)를 대상지 능선부를 따라 도보로 이동하면서 야생동물의 길목으로 추정되는 지점에 위치한 나무의 지상에서 30~70cm 높이에 설치하여 24시간 동안 야생동물 출현 시에 자동으로 촬영 되도록 하였다. 사향노루의 배설물과 흔적조사 결과 해발고의 경우 600m에서 950m까지 흔적이 조사되었으며, 그 중 주요 서식지로 판단되는 800m 이상에 무인센서카메라를 설치하였다. 지형은 Site A와 Site B 모두 능선부로 분석되었으며, 향의 경우 남, 남동, 남서로 주로 남향을 이루었다. 대상지의 현존식생유형 구분은 Site A의 경우 혼효림, 소나무림, 참나무림으로 교목층에서 소나무, 졸참나무, 신갈 나무가 조사되었으며, 수고 6~30m, 흉고직경 10~53cm, 울폐도 60~80%로 조사되었다. 아교목층의 경우 졸참나무, 소나 무, 당단풍, 개옻나무 등이 조사되었으며, 수고 2~15m, 흉고 직경 3~25cm, 울폐도 5~75%로 조사되었다. 관목은 쪽동백나무, 산앵도나무, 생강나무, 진달래, 철쭉 등이 조사되었으며, 수고 0.5~3.0m, 울폐도 5~80%로 조사되었다. 먹이자원인 이끼의 경우 대상지 대부분에서 발견되었으며, 사향노루 배설물이 발견된 지역에서는 이끼와 바위가 없었다. Site B의 경우 교목층에서 물푸레나무, 소나무, 신갈나무, 고로쇠나무가 조사되었으며, 수고 6~30m, 흉고직경 9~60cm, 울폐도 60~80%로 조사되었다. 아교목층의 경우 물푸레나무, 신갈나무, 개옻나무, 박달나무 등이 조사되었으며, 수고 2~12m, 흉고직경 3~20cm, 울폐도 30~80%로 조사되었다. 관목층에서는 생강나무, 싸리, 철쭉, 진달래, 산앵도나무 등이 조사되었으며, 수고 0.5~2.0m, 울폐도 5~70%로 조사되었다. 이끼의 경우 대상지 중 바위가 드러나는 지역에서 확인되었으며, 근처 사향노루의 배설물은 없었다. 무인센서카메라 촬영결과 Site A1의 경우 산양, 노루, 다 람쥐, 오소리, 삵, 멧돼지가 확인되었다. Site A2에서는 산양, 노루, 다람쥐, 오소리, 삵, 멧돼지가 확인되었다. Site A3에서는 산양, 다람쥐, 오소리, 삵, 멧돼지가 확인되었다. Site B1의 경우 산양, 다람쥐, 오소리, 족제비가 확인되었다. Site B2에서는 사향노루, 산양, 다람쥐, 오소리, 멧돼지, 족제비, 청설모가 확인되었다. Site B3의 경우 사향노루, 산양, 노루, 오소리, 삵, 멧돼지, 담비가 확인되었다. Site B4에서는 사향노루, 산양, 다람쥐, 멧돼지가 확인되었다.

Insect cuticle or exoskeleton is an extracellular matrix consisting of three major morphologically distinct layers, the water-proofing envelope, the protein-rich epicuticle and the chitin/protein-rich procuticle. To accommodate growth, insects must periodically replace their cuticles in a process called “molting or ecdysis”. During each molt cycle a new cuticle is deposited simultaneously with degradation of the inner part of the chitinous procuticle of the old one by molting fluid enzymes including epidermal chitinases. In this study, we show a novel role for an epidermal endochitinase containing two catalytic domains, TcCHT7, from the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum, belonging to a subfamily (group III) of insect chitinases in organizing chitin in the newly forming cuticle rather than in degrading chitin present in the prior one. RNAi of TcCHT7 reveals that this enzyme is nonessential for any type of molt or degradation of the chitinous matrix in the old cuticle. In contrast, TcCHT7 is required for formation of properly oriented long chitin fibers inside pore canals that are vertically oriented columnar structures, which contribute to maintain the integrity and the mechanical strength of a light-weight, yet rigid, adult cuticle. Because group III chitinases are highly conserved among insect and other arthropod species, these enzymes have a critical role in the higher ordered organization of chitin fibers for development of the structural integrity of many invertebrate cuticular extracellular matrices. This work was supported by NRFs (NRF-2015R1A2A2A01006614 and NRF-2018R1A2B6005106)

Intermetallic compound matrix composites have been expected to be established as high temperature structural components. Ni3Al is a representative intermetallic alloy, which has excellent ductility even at room temperature by adding certain alloying elements. Ni3Al matrix composites with aluminum oxide particles, which are formed by the in-situ reaction between the alloy and aluminum borate whiskers, are fabricated by a powder metallurgical method. The addition of aluminum borate whiskers disperses the synthetic aluminum oxide particles during sintering and dramatically increases the strength of the composite. The uniform dispersion of reaction synthesized aluminum oxide particles and the uniform solution of boron in the matrix seem to play an important role in the improvement in strength. There is a dramatic increase in strength with the addition of the whisker, and the maximum value is obtained at a 10 vol% addition of whisker. The Ni3Al composite with 10 vol% aluminum oxide particles 0.3 μm in size and with 0.1 wt% boron powder fabricated by the conventional powder metallurgical process does not have such high strength because of inhomogeneous distribution of aluminum oxide particles and of boron. The tensile strength of the Ni3Al with a 10 vol% aluminum borate whisker reaches more than twice the value, 930 MPa, of the parent alloy. No third phase is observed between the aluminum oxide and the matrix.

ompared the expression of MMPs in these oocytes and cumulus cell throughout oocytes maturated. In an attempt to investigate the effect of MMP activation and inhibitors in total protein of cumulus cell and, oocytes during oocytes maturation, we examined and monitored the localization and expression of MMPs (MMP-2 and MMP-9), TIMPs (TIMP-2 and TIMP-3), as well as their expression profiles (Real-time PCR, Gelatin Zymography and ELISA). Our results that the bovine oocytes MMP-2 and MMP-9 level was significantly associated with the rate of maturity of oocytes (P<0.05). In cumulus cell, MMP-2 was highly expressed in all stages of the oocyte’s maturation. The final oocytes maturation exhibited strong gelatinase activity. There was no significant correlation between cumulus cell MMP-9 and the maturation rate of oocytes. However, for the oocyte cytoplasm MMP-9 expression was significant correlation to the maturation oocytes. There was no significant correlation between cumulonimbus cells MMP-9 and oocyte maturation rates; however, for oocyte cytoplasm, MMP-9 expression was significantly correlated with mature oocyte. However, the TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 protein expression patterns are not correlated with the maturation rate of the oocyte. Our results suggest that MMP different expression pattern may regulate the morphological remodeling of oocyte's in the cumulus cell. Further, the MMP-2 expression has a strong relation with a higher maturation rate of the oocyte.

The major focus of this study is to analyze the expression of bovine MMPs and to monitor their activity during the estrus cycle and pregnancy. During pregnancy, MMP-2 expression was detectable around 30 days but became insignificant by 60 days, then started to increase again around 90 days and reached the maximum at 250 days. The activity of MMP-2 protein changed in accordance with its expression level. As expected, the level of TIMP-2 exhibited a reverse pattern. About MMP-9, high level expression was observed as early as 30 days and gradually increase until 90 days. Then started to decrease after 250 days. Again, the sites of MMP-9 expression were similar to those of MMP-2. On the other hand, expression of TIMP-3 remained low until 90 days but showed a small and temporal increase around 250 days. In summary, expression of different MMPs were differentially regulated during estrus cycle and pregnancy. While the expression of MMP-2 was high in estrus cycle, MMP-9 slowly takes over with the progression of pregnancy. These results indicated that the luteal tissue perform distinct functions during pregnancy and estrus. Perhaps the activity of MMP-2 is required for the structural remodeling of luteum, resulting the suppression of P4 inflow from blood. On the other hand, steady maintenance of MMP-9 throughout luteal development is important for the activation of cell proliferation, maturation and angiogenesis.

SIFSIX-3, containing a coordinative complex of hexafluorosilicate, transition metal ions, and the organic ligands, is a subclass of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). SIFSIX-3 is considered a high capacity adsorbent for CO2 capture due to the enriched interaction sites of fluoride groups in SIFSIX. Also, SIFSIX-3-Zn is known to have an appropriate effective aperture size for efficient CO2/CH4 separation. In this work, we successfully incorporated different metal-based SIFSIX-3 crystallites into polyimide (PI) matrix and demonstrated that the associated mixed matrix membranes improved CO2/N2, CO2/CH4 and CO2/CO separation performance compared to pristine polyimide membranes due to the excellent molecular sieving behaviors of SIFSIX crystallites.

Various methods for suppressing the membrane fouling have been investigated over the last two decades. For instance, micropatternings including lines, pillars or pyramids on the porous membrane surface as a passive strategy and coating nanoparticles including TiO2, silver and chitosan on the membrane as an active strategy have been verified useful in improving fouling resistance. Here we successfully fabricated biomimeticpatterned ultrafiltration membranes with high pattern fidelity to enhance the fouling resistance. Also, we investigated the synergistic effect of biomimetic patterns and nanoparticles on fouling resistance of our UF membranes. The excellent long-term performance of our nanoparticles containing patterned biomimetic UF membranes in membrane bioreactor further demonstrated its feasibility for ultrafiltration applications.

An electroless deposition method was used to modify the surface properties of rice husk ceramic particles (RHC) by depositing nano-nickel on the surface of the RHC (Ni-RHC). The dry tribological performances of aluminum matrix composite adobes containing different contents of RHC and Ni-RHC particles have been investigated using a micro-tribometer. Results showed that the Ni–RHC particles substantially improved both the friction and wear properties of the Ni-RHC/aluminum matrix adobes. The optimal concentration was determined to be 15 wt% for both the RHC and Ni–RHC particles. The improvements in the tribological properties of aluminum adobes including the Ni-RHC were ascribed to frictioninduced peeling off of Ni coating and formation of protection layer on the wear zone, both of which led to low friction and wear volume.

본 논문은 직류전동기 속도제어를 위해 매트릭스 컨버터의 적용 가능성을 제안한다. 매트릭스 컨버터는 크게 직접 매트릭스 컨버터와 간접 매트릭스 컨버터로 나뉘는데 본 논문에서는 다양한 출력 단을 구성할 수 있어 향후 많은 활용이 예상되는 간접 매트릭스 컨버터를 이용하였다. 제안한 방식은 기존의 방식보다 입력 전류의 파형을 개선하고, 부피가 크고 비용이 많이 들며 수명단축의 원인이 되는 에너지 저장 요소를 가지지 않는 이점이 있다. 시뮬레이션을 통하여 기존 방식과 본 논문에서 제안하는 방식의 특징을 비교 분석하여 제안한 방식의 유효성을 입증하였다. 속도제어, 토크제어, 부하전류제어에서는 유사한 성능을 보이며, 입력전류는 정류단의 스위치를 직접 제어함으로써 정현파와 유사하게 제어되기 때문에 고조파가 크게 감소되었다.

Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)–copper (Cu) composites are successfully fabricated by a combination of a binder-free wet mixing and spark plasma sintering (SPS) process. The SPS is performed under various conditions to investigate optimized processing conditions for minimizing the structural defects of CNTs and densifying the MWCNT–Cu composites. The electrical conductivities of MWCNT–Cu composites are slightly increased for compositions containing up to 1 vol.% CNT and remain above the value for sintered Cu up to 2 vol.% CNT. Uniformly dispersed CNTs in the Cu matrix with clean interfaces between the treated MWCNT and Cu leading to effective electrical transfer from the treated MWCNT to the Cu is believed to be the origin of the improved electrical conductivity of the treated MWCNT–Cu composites. The results indicate the possibility of exploiting CNTs as a contributing reinforcement phase for improving the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties in the Cu matrix composites.

To accommodate growth, insects must periodically replace their chitin/protein-rich cuticles in a process called “molting or ecdysis”. During each molt cycle, a new cuticle is deposited simultaneously with degradation of the chitinous procuticle of the old one by molting fluid enzymes including epidermal chitinases. Here, we demonstrated a novel role for an endochitinase, TcCHT7, from the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum, belonging to a subfamily (Group III) that contain two catalytic domains, in organizing chitin in the newly forming cuticle rather than in degrading chitin present in the prior one. The conservation of CHT7-like proteins among many insect and other arthropod species indicates a critical role for the Group III class of chitinases in the higher ordered organization of chitin fibers for development of the structural integrity of many invertebrate exoskeletons.

본 연구에서는 serM 모형에 한류의 SWOT분석―한류의 강점(Strength)과 약점(Weakness), 기회 (Opportunity)와 위협(Threat) 요인을 분석―을 결합하여 serM-SWOT 매트릭스 분석을 실시하였다. 이 를 통해 한류의 형성과 발전, 현황을 분석하고, 한류의 성장요인과 경쟁력 원천이 무엇인지 분석하였다. 더불어 한류의 발전 기회와 활성화 방안도 분석하였다. 본 연구결과, 한류가 20여 년간 지속적인 성장 을 거듭할 수 있었던 이유는 대략 다섯 가지 정도였다; 국제적 마인드와 전문성을 갖춘 프로듀서 및 아 이돌, 동서양 고유의 특징을 고루 갖춘 콘텐츠, 한국정부의 정책적인 할류 육성, 대외 수요의 급증, 디지 털시대에의 조응 등. 한편, 한류의 경쟁력은 한국이 미국, 중국, 일본 등지의 해외 문화를 자신의 것으로 승화･발전시킨 것에서 비롯되었다고 할 수 있다. 즉 타국 문화의 수용을 넘어 한국 특유의 문화산업으 로 발전시켰기에 한류의 강한 경쟁력이 형성될 수 있었던 것이다. 그런 점에서 한류의 지속적인 성장과 발전을 위해서는 이 같은 한류의 강점이 더욱 강화되어야 할 것으로 보인다.

급진적인 산업발전에 따른 무분별한 이산화탄소 배출로 인하여 지구온난화, 이상 기후 등의 문제가 불거지고 있으며 이는 한 나라에만 국한되지 않은 국제적인 문제가 되었다. 위와 같은 문제를 해결하고자 본 연구에서는 이산화탄소에 대해 높은 친화도를 가지고 있는 PEGBEM-g-POEM 가지형 공중합체를 합성하였으며 CaCO3염을 첨가하여 염의 중량에 따 른 혼합매질분리막의 이산화탄소/질소 투과 성능을 관찰하였다. CaCO3염이 고분자 중량 대비 50% 첨가되었을 때 최적의 이 산화탄소/질소 분리 투과성능을 보였으며, 선택도는 염을 추가하기 전 44.7에서 45.42로 크게 변하지 않은 반면 이산화탄소 투과도는 염을 첨가하기 전 22.5 GPU에서 28.16 GPU로 약 25% 향상되었다. 이는 첨가한 염과 이산화탄소간의 상호작용으 로 인하여 향상된 고분자 복합막의 이산화탄소에 대한 용해도에 기인하는 것으로 생각된다. 또한 염을 과량으로 첨가한 경우 에는 고분자가 복합막의 표면을 충분히 메우지 못하여 계면결함이 생성되었으며 이로 인해 이산화탄소 기체 분리성능이 감소하였다. 기체분리성능 향상을 위해서는 적정량의 염 첨가가 필수적인 것으로 분석되었다.

This study suggests the novel thermoplastic toughening agent, which can be applied in the monomer forms without increasing the viscosity of the epoxy resin and polymerized during the resin curing. The diazide (p-BAB) and dialkyne (SPB) compounds are synthesized and mixed with the epoxy resin and the carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites are prepared using vacuum infusion process (VIP). Then, flexural and drop weight tests are performed to evaluate the improvement in the toughness of the prepared composites to investigate the potential of the novel toughening agent. When 10 phr of p-BAB and SPB is added, the flexural properties are improved, maintaining the modulus as well as the toughness is improved. Even with a small amount of polytriazolesulfone polymerized, due to the filtering effect of the solid SPB by the layered carbon fabrics during the VIP, the toughening and strengthening effect were observed from the novel toughening agent, which could be added in monomer forms, p-BAB and SPB. This suggests that the novel toughening agent has a potential to be used for the composites prepared from viscosity sensitive process, such as resin transfer molding and VIP.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of demineralized and particulate autogenous tooth, and interleukin-6 in bone regeneration. A demineralized and particulate autogenous tooth was prepared and human osteoblast-like cells (MG63) and human osteosarcoma cells were inoculated into the culture. The rate of cell adhesion, proliferation and mineralization were examined, and the appearance of cellular attachment was observed. An 8 mm critical size defect was created in the cranium of rabbits. Nine rabbits were divided into three groups including: An experimental group A (3 rabbits), in which a demineralised and particulate autogenous tooth was grafted; an experimental group B (3 rabbits), in which a demineralized, particulate autogenous tooth was grafted in addition to interleukin-6 (20 ng/mL); and a control group. The rabbits were sacrificed at 1, 2, 4 and 6 weeks for histopathological examination with H-E and Masson’s Trichrome, and immunohistochemistry with osteocalcin. The cell-based assay showed a higher rate of cell adhesion, mineralization and cellular attachment in the experimental group A compared with the control group. The animal study revealed an increased number of osteoclasts, newly formed and mature bones in the experimental group A compared with the control group. Eventually, a higher number of osteoclasts were observed in the experimental group B. However, the emergence of newly formed and mature bone was lower than in the experimental group A. The current results suggest that treatment with demineralized and particulate autogenous tooth and interleukin-6 is not effective in stimulating bone regeneration during the bone grafting procedure.

한문과와 같이 학습자에 따라 또는 한문 교과 이수 정도에 따라 학업 성취 수준이 크게 차이가 나는 특수한 경우에는 학생 개개인의 특성 및 차이, 숙달 및 미숙 등에 따라 개별적으로 평가 결과 를 분석하거나 보고(reporting)한다면, 이러한 자료들을 통해서 학생들은 더 나은 학습을 수행 (performance)할 수 있고 교사들은 더욱 효율적인 교수 ‒ 학습을 진행할 수 있다. 이러한 관점 하에 서 최근 교육 평가 분야에서 새롭게 주목하고 있는 인지진단모형(cognitive diagnostic model)을 소 개하고 한문과 평가에 적용해 볼 필요가 있을 것으로 판단하였다. 따라서 이번 연구에서는 최근에 새롭게 주목받고 있는 인지진단모형을 한문과 평가 연구자들에게 간단히 소개하고, 한문과 수능 문 항과 문항의 특정 속성과의 관계를 규명하여 Q행렬을 구성해봄으로써 인지진단모형의 한문과 적용 에 대한 적절성과 적용 가능성을 탐색해보고자 한다.

The modification of Silicotungstic acid (STA) was done by Melamine and Mixed matrix membranes from the Melamine modified Silico tungstic acid (M-STA) particles were prepared for the pervaporation dehydration of Water -Isopropanol (IPA) mixture. The characterization of the membranes were done by FTIR, SEM, EDS AFM XRD, and contact angle measurements. The M-STA loaded composite membranes showed improved pervaporation performance in comparison to the virgin membrane. The 8 wt% M-STA loaded (M8-MSTA) membrane gave an optimum pervaporation performance having flux = 0.36 kg/m2h, separation factor 485.6 for 20 wt% water -isopropanol feed composition at 60 0C was observed.