In this investigation, samples of the chemical (Hg1-xPbxBa2Ca1.8Mg0.2Cu3O8+δ) were prepared utilizing a solid-state reaction technique with a range of lead concentrations (x = 0.0, 0.05, 0.10, and 0.20). Specimens were pressed at 8 tons per square centimeter and then prepared at 1,138 K in the furnace. The crystalline structure and surface topography of all samples were examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). X-ray diffraction results showed that all of the prepared samples had a tetragonal crystal structure. Also, the results showed that when lead was partially replaced with mercury, an increase in the lead value impacted the phase ratio, and lattice parameter values. The AFM results likewise showed excellent crystalline consistency and remarkable homogeneity during processing. The electrical resistivity was calculated as a function of temperature, and the results showed that all samples had a contagious behavior, as the resistivity decreased with decreasing temperature. The critical temperature was calculated and found to change, from 102, 96, 107, and 119 K, when increasing the lead values in the samples from 0.0 to 0.05, 0.10, and 0.20, respectively.

BiFeO3 with perovskite structure is a well-known material that has both ferroelectric and antiferromagnetic properties called multiferroics. However, leaky electrical properties and difficulty of controlling stoichiometry due to Bi volatility and difficulty of obtaining high relative density due to high dependency on the ceramic process are issues for BiFeO3 applications. In this work we investigated the sintering behavior of samples with different stoichiometries and sintering conditions. To understand the optimum sintering conditions, nonstoichiometric Bi1±xFeO3±δ ceramics and Ti-doped Bi1.03Fe1-4x/3TixO3 ceramics were synthesized by a conventional solid-state route. Dense single phase BiFeO3 ceramics were successfully fabricated using a two-step sintering and quenching process. The effects of Bi volatility on microstructure were determined by Bi-excess and Ti doping. Bi-excess increased grain size, and Ti doping increased sintering temperature and decreased grain size. It should be noted that Ti-doping suppressed Bi volatility and stabilized the BiFeO3 phase.

As a transcription factor, the CCAAT/enhancer binding protein (C/EBP) induces the expression of specific genes by interacting with their promoters. C/EBP can trigger to express other genes, because it can open chromatin structure after binding to DNA, then lead to another transcription factors. In this study, we investigated the features and post-exercise expression patterns of two genes in the C/EBP family, C/EBPβ and C/EBPδ. The basic region leucine zipper motif (bZIP) is a crucial region of C/EBP, and analysis of synonymous and non-synonymous substitution ratios revealed that bZIP regions were well conserved in mammalian species. Quantitative real-time RT-PCR data showed that C/EBPβ and C/EBPδ expression increased significantly in the muscle after exercise, but did not do so in the blood. We therefore propose that exercise-induced increased expression of C/EBPβ and C/EBPδ may stimulate gene expression in physiological pathways in muscle cells.

Nitrogen (N) loading from domestic, agricultural and industrial sources can lead to excessive growth of macrophytes or phytoplankton in aquatic environment. Many studies have used stable isotope ratios to identify anthropogenic nitrogen in aquatic systems as a useful method for studying nitrogen cycle. In this study to evaluate the precision and accuracy of denitrification bacteria method (Pseudomonas chlororaphis ssp. Aureofaciens (ATCC® 13985)), three reference (IAEA-NO-3 (Potassium nitrate KNO3), USGS34 (Potassium nitrate KNO3), USGS35 (Sodium nitrate KNO3)) were analyzed 5 times repeatedly. Measured the δ15N-NO3 and δ18O-NO3 values of IAEA-NO-3, USGS 34 and USGS35 were δ15N: 4.7±0.1‰ δ18O: 25.6±0.5‰, δ15N: -1.8±0.1‰ δ18O: -27.8±0.4‰, and δ15N: 2.7±0.2‰ δ18O: 57.5±0.7‰, respectively, which are within recommended values of analytical uncertainties. Also, we investigated isotope values of potential nitrogen source (soil, synthetic fertilizer and organic-animal manures) and temporal patterns of δ15N-NO3 and δ18O-NO3 values in river samples during from May to December. δ15N-NO3 and δ18O-NO3 values are enriched in December suggesting that organic-animal manures should be one of the main N sources in those areas. The current study clarifies the reliability of denitrification bacteria method and the usefulness of stable isotopic techniques to trace the anthropogenic nitrogen source in freshwater ecosystem.

The nitrogen isotope value in both ammonium and nitrate ion were determined at 9 stations during both June and August 2016, in order to understand the origin of DIN at the Han river. δ15N-NO3 and δ15N-NH4 values in 8 stations (CP, SB, MHC, P4, SJ, SBC, P2, SC) were no significant variation. However δ15N-NO3 and δ15N-NH4 values in KK (Kyeongan stream) showed significant different in comparison with 8 stations, with an apparent increase of nitrogen isotope values. These results indicate that antropogenic nitrogen source influence on KK station. Also the δ13C and δ15N isotope ratio of phytoplankton (Diatom and Cyanobacteria) in KK (Kyeongan stream) showed heavier values, compared to other study stations. These results indicate that nitrogen isotope value in phytoplankton effects by different nitrogen source in study sites. These results suggest that the analysis of stable isotope ratios is a simple but useful tool for the identification of dissolved inorganic nitrogen origin in aquatic environments.

δ Scuti형 변광성 BO Lyn의 파장에 따른 광도곡선 차이를 알아보기 위해서 보현산천문대의 1.8m 반사망원경과 적외선 검출기 KASINICS를 이용한 측광 관측을 수행하였다. 2011년 3월 26일부터 4월 1일까지 총 7일간의 관측 자료 로 J, H, Ks필터 광도곡선을 얻어 기존에 보고된 V필터에서의 광도곡선과 비교하여 주기, 극대점, 진폭, 형태에 대한 차이를 알아보았다. 적외선 광도곡선의 주기 분석 결과 단일 주파수해 f1=10.712 cycle/day, 주기 P=0.09335±0.00002 days의 값을 얻었으며, 파장에 따른 주기의 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 적외선에서는 2f1에 해당하는 주파수가 검출되었는 데, 이는 고진폭 δ Scuti형 변광성의 특징인 비대칭적인 광도곡선의 형태를 잘 설명해준다. 극대점의 위치를 비교한 결 과 계산된 V필터의 예상 극대점보다 관측된 적외선 극대점이 전체 주기의 약 0.3에 해당하는 만큼 더 늦게 나타났다. 진폭은 ΔJ/ΔV=0.328, ΔH/ΔV=0.216, ΔKs/ΔV=0.211로 파장이 길어질수록 변광의 폭이 더 작게 나타났다. 파장에 따른 극대점의 지연과 변광폭의 차이는 맥동변광성의 밝기 변화가 주로 온도변화에 기인하기 때문인 것으로 여겨진다.

Ce0.8Sm0.2O2–δ―Sm0.1Sr0.9Cu0.2Fe0.8O3–δ dual-phase membranes were prepared with one-pot method and citric acid sol-gel process. After calcination of the powder at 850 ℃, the dual-phase membranes were prepared by uniaxially pressing the powder. The dual-phase membranes were sintered at 1150 ℃ for 5h with heating/cooling rates of 2 ℃/min. The phase structure and microstructure of the sintered membrane were studied by XRD and SEM. Elemental analysis of the membrane surface and cross section was performed. The oxygen permeation fluxes of Cu-containing dual-phase membranes were evaluated in the temperature range of 800―950 ℃ with He and CO2 as the sweep gas.

We present photometric results of the  Sct star V1162 Ori, which is extensively monitored for a total of 49 nights from mid-December 2014 to early-March 2015. The observations are made with three KMTNet (Korea Microlensing Telescope Network) 1.6 m telescopes installed in Chile, South Africa, and Australia. Multiple frequency analysis is applied to the data and resulted in clear detection of seven frequencies without an alias problem: five known frequencies and two new ones with small amplitudes of 1.2-1.7 mmag. The amplitudes of all but one frequency are significantly different from previous results, confirming the existence of long-term amplitude changes. We examine the variations in pulsation timings of V1162 Ori for about 30 years by using the times of maximum light obtained from our data and collected from the literatures. The O − C (Observed minus Calculated) timing diagram shows a combination of a downward parabolic variation with a period decreasing rate of (1/P)dP/dt = −4.22 × 10−6 year−1 and a cyclic change with a period of about 2780 days. The most probable explanation for this cyclic variation is the light-travel-time effect caused by an unknown binary companion, which has a minimum mass of 0.69 M⊙. V1162 Ori is the first  Sct-type pulsating star of which the observed fast period decrease can be interpreted as an evolutionary effect of a pre-main sequence star, considering its membership of the Orion OB 1c association.

Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an acute phase protein with pro-inflammatory cytokine-like properties. Recent studies have revealed that SAA promotes γδT cell to produce IL-17 and T helper 17 (Th17) cells differentiation and function. In this study, we established the hepatic SAA1 overexpressed transgenic mice (TG). In this mouse, IL-17 was significantly increased in conditional state by γδT cell. We revealed that SAA1 mediated IL-17 producing from γδT cell is dependent on TLR2. Moreover we immunized SAA1 TG mice with Complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA), which is well-known inducer of Th1 response and IFN-γ. We observed increased IL-17 secretion with increased Th17 cells and decreased IFN-γ, which is contrast to wild type mice (WT). In addition, we showed that locally increased transforming growth factor- β (TGF-β) followed by Th17 cells polarization might involve in Th17 cell maintenance by suppressing the expression of T-bet, a key transcription factor for the differentiation of T helper 1 (Th1) cells. These data demonstrate that SAA1 represent potent endogenous protein that drives IL-17 induced inflammation by γδT cell partially through TLR2 and by Th17 cell. Also these increased IL-17 response maintained by TGF-β Smad2/3 signaling. Therefore we could say that SAA is central player in IL-17 related inflammatory response.

산소 분리를 위한 세라믹 중공사막을 상전이 방적기술을 통해 제조하였다. 초기 BSCF 선구물질은 고상반응법을 이용하여 합성한 상용 분말이며, 고분자 용액에 분산시킨 후 이중관형 노즐을 통해 사출하였다. 사출된 분리막은 상전이 과정을 거친 후 건조시켰으며 중공사막의 한쪽 끝을 밀봉하였다. 한쪽 끝이 막힌 중공사막의 표면에 dip coating 방법으로 LSCF를 코팅하였으며 1100 ℃에서 소결하여 치밀성을 갖는 한쪽 끝이 막힌 LSCF coated BSCF 중공사막을 제조하였다. 분리막의 공급측은 대기 중 공기를 사용하였으며 투과측은 진공상태를 유지하였다. 투과된 기체의 유량 및 산소의 농도를 측정하였으며 장기투과 실험과 EDS 분석을 통해 분리막의 안정성 평가를 진행하였다.

고상반응법을 이용하여 SrCo0.8Fe0.1Nb0.1O3-δ 조성의 산화물을 합성하였으며, 합성된 분말은 압축 성형 후 1250°C 에서 소결하여 치밀한 세라믹 분리막을 제조하였다. XRD 분석을 통해 단일상의 페롭스카이트 구조를 확인하였다. 산소 분압 이 0.21 atm, 측정 온도가 800~950°C인 조건하에서 산소투과를 분석한 결과 온도가 증가할수록 산소투과량은 증가하였고, 950°C에서 1.839 mL/min⋅cm2로 최대값을 나타내었다. 니오븀(Nb)을 포함한 세라믹 분리막의 상안정성 및 이산화탄소 내성을 확인하기 위하여 900°C에서 이산화탄소가 500 ppm이 포함된 혼합공기를 이용하여 장기투과 실험을 수행하였다. 이산화탄소에 노출된 SrCo0.8Fe0.1Nb0.1O3-δ의 상안정성은 XRD와 TG로 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 이산화탄소에 노출된 SrCo0.8Fe0.1Nb0.1O3-δ 조 성의 경우 약 8%의 SrCO3가 생성되었으나, 이 수준의 SrCO3 생성량은 분리막의 산소투과도에 큰 영향을 주지 않는 것을 확 인하였다.

Nitrogen (N) loading from domestic, agricultural and industrial sources can lead to excessive growth of macrophytes or phytoplankton in aquatic environment. Many studies have used nitrogen stable isotope ratios to identify anthropogenic nitrogen in aquatic systems as a useful method for studying nitrogen cycle. In this study to evaluate the precision and accuracy of Kjeldahl processes, two reference materials (IAEA-NO-3, N-1) were analyzed repeatedly. Measured the δ¹⁵N-NO₃and δ¹⁵N-NH₄values of IAEA-NO-3 and IAEA-N-1 were 4.7±0.2‰ and 0.4±0.3‰, respectively, which are within recommended values of analytical uncertainties. Also, we investigated spatial patterns of δ¹⁵N-NO₃and δ¹⁵N-NH₄in effluent plumes from a waste water treatment plant in Han River, Korea. δ¹⁵N-NO₃and δ¹⁵N-NH₄values are enriched at downstream areas of water treatment plant suggesting that dissolved nitrogen in effluent plumes should be one of the main N sources in those areas. The current study clarifies the reliability of Kjeldahl analytical method and the usefulness of stable isotopic techniques to trace the contamination source of dissolved nitrogen such as nitrate and ammonia.

산소 분리를 위한 세라믹 중공사막을 상전이 방적기술을 통해 제조하였다. Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ 선구 물질을 고분자 용액에 분산시킨 후 이중관형 노즐을 통해 사출한 후 상전이, 건조한 후 분리막의 한쪽 끝을 밀봉하였다. La0.6Sr0.4Ti0.3Fe0.7O3-δ 코팅 층은 dip coating 방법으로 제조되었으며 최종적으로 고온에서 소결하여 La0.6Sr0.4Ti0.3Fe0.7O3-δ로 코팅된 one end-closed type Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ 중공사막을 제조하였다. 산소투과실험은 대기 중 공기를 사용하였으며 진공펌프를 연결하여 투과된 산소 유량 및 순도를 측정하였다.