This study investigated the occurrence and morphological characteristics of Polyphylla laticollis manchurica adults in the Miho River, Cheongju, from June to August 2024. Surveys were conducted at five sites along a 14 km stretch from upstream of Palgyeol Bridge to downstream of Oksan Bridge, including three sites along the main river and two sites in tributaries. No P. laticollis manchurica adults were found at the tributary sites. A total of 107 adults were recorded at site C and D, with peak occurrence observed between June 20 and August 4, 2024. The first occurrence date was recorded in June 20, the peak occurrence on July 5, and the last observation on August 4. The morphological measurements of the adults attracted by light trap were as follows: body length 33.38±1.68 mm; body width 16.02±1.00 mm; and body weight 1.45±0.32 g. The sex ratio (male : female) was 7.14 : 2.86. While no significant differences were observed in body length and width between males and females, females were significantly heavier during the third survey period. Most adults attracted to artificial light were males, and several dead individuals were found near streetlights and bridge. This study provides fundamental data on the occurrence period, habitat distribution, and phototactic behavior of P. l. manchurica, contributing to a better ecological understanding and conservation efforts for this endangered species.

자율주행 차량이 상용화됨에 따라 연구에 사용할 수 있는 자율주행 차량의 주행궤적 자료를 제공하고 연구하는 기관이 증가하고 있다. 캘리포니아 자동차관리국은 사고 당시 차량의 거동과 주변 환경을 기록한 자율주행 차량 사고 보고서를 제공한다. Waymo는 라이다, 카메라 등을 통해 수집한 자율주행 차량의 실주행 자료를 제공한다. 본 연구에서는 캘리포 니아 자동차관리국에서 제공하는 자율주행 차량 사고 보고서와 Google Street Map을 이용하여 사고 당시의 도로유형과 도로환경요소 및 사고 당시 상황을 파악하고, 베이지안 네트워크(BN)을 통해 자율주행 차량 사고 영향요인을 파악하였 다. 랜덤 포레스트를 통해 앞에서 파악한 자율주행 차량 사고 영향요인들의 변수 중요도를 추출하고 이를 기반으로 자율 주행 차량 주행 시나리오를 도출하였다. 도출한 자율주행 차량 주행 시나리오와 유사한 상황을 보이는 Waymo Open Dataset의 자율주행 차량 실제 주행궤적을 매칭하여 자율주행 차량 주행 행태 기반 사고 위험도 평가 지표를 도출하였 다. 본 연구의 결과는 앞으로 도로환경요소 및 자율주행 차량 주행궤적에 따른 자율주행 차량 주행 안전성 연구의 기반 이 될 것으로 기대된다.

The objectives of the study were to examine food waste generation and reduction efforts at home, and to identify factors affecting the intention to reduce food waste. A total of 3,321 food buyer responses were used from the 2022 Consumer Behavior Survey for Food of the Korea Rural Economic Institute. Statistical methods for a complex sample were applied by using a SPSS program (ver. 26.0). The average daily food waste generation per household significantly differed by the main food purchaser’s age and household size. Plate waste and food waste from preparation were the main types of food waste. A multiple regression analysis revealed that intention to reduce food waste was influenced by the main types of food waste, the average daily amount of food waste, the perceived amount of food waste, and the perceived importance of food waste reduction after adjusting for the age of the main food purchaser and household size. Since the amount of food waste was affected by a series of food behaviors as well as consumer’s intention to reduce waste, empirical research on the types and amounts of food waste generated in Korean households and qualitative research on behaviors and attitude affecting food waste are needed.

This study examined the intake status and the factors affecting intake of functional foods using the data from Consumer Behavior Survey for Food by the Korea Rural Economic Institute. Among the total respondents, 80.4% took functional foods, and the number of respondents who took two types of functional foods was the highest. The main reason for taking functional foods was to prevent disease, and the main places of purchase of functional foods were off-line large supermarkets, on-line shopping malls, and pharmacies. Compared to a year ago, the percentage of increase in functional food purchases this year was higher than the percentage of decrease. The most common reasons for not taking functional foods were ‘not feeling the need’ and ‘not trusting the quality’. As a result of conducting a complex samples logistic regression analysis to identify the factors affecting the intake of functional foods, gender, age, marital status, illness state, alcohol drinking, and convenience-seeking type among dietary lifestyles were significant.

This study examined differences in breakfast habits, mental health, and the prevalence of allergic diseases among 9,549 adolescents from father-headed and mother-headed families, using raw data from the 2017~2019 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey. Of the total participants, 44.6% came from father-headed families, while 55.4% were from mother-headed families. Single-parent adolescents showed the highest likelihood of eating breakfast every day of the week (24.5%), but they also had a significant tendency to skip breakfast entirely (24.3%). There was no significant difference in breakfast frequency between those from father-headed and mother-headed families. The perception of stress and subjective health status did not differ significantly between adolescents from the two types of families, although subjective health status did show significant differences among boys. Depressive experiences were notably higher in adolescents from mother-headed families (33.0%) compared to those from father-headed families (30.8%). Additionally, the prevalence of atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis was significantly greater in adolescents from mother-headed families (24.2% and 32.1%, respectively) than in those from father-headed families (21.1% and 26.5%, respectively). These results indicate the need for tailored nutrition and health guidance programs for adolescents from single-parent families to support the role of the absent parent.

This study aimed to compare food procurement and dietary behavior of single-person households in Korea. A total of 949 single-person households that participated in the 2022 Food Consumption Behavior Survey were divided into three age groups: 20~39 years (n=204), 40~59 years (n=317), and 60~74 years (n=428). Monthly expenditure on eating out was similar for the 20~39 and 40~59 age groups at around 145,000 KRW, while the 60~74 age group spent 79,823 KRW (p<0.001). The frequency of eating out was the highest at 2~3 days per week for the 20~39 age group, with take-out occurring 1 day per week (p<0.01). Regarding online food purchases, 35% of the 20~39 age group bought food online once every two weeks, whereas 40~59 and 60~74 age groups had higher percentages of those buying non-online food (44.7% and 89.0%, respectively, p<0.001). Regarding dietary competency index, healthy eating scores were the highest in the 60~74 age group (p<0.01). As the dietary competency index increased, monthly expenditure on take-out decreased for the 40~59 age group while satisfaction with current diet increased across all age groups (p<0.01). This study is expected to be helpful for developing nutrition education materials tailored to different life stages.

This study compared the dietary perceptions, food labeling behaviors, and purchasing patterns of vegetarians and nonvegetarians. The data from 5,811 adults aged ≥19 years who participated in the 2023 Consumer Behavior Survey for Food were analyzed. The participants were divided into vegetarians and non-vegetarians according to their dietary practices. Vegetarians were further divided into strict, semi, and occasional vegetarians. Non-vegetarians regularly consumed plantand animal-based foods without dietary restrictions. Vegetarians comprised 15.4% of the participants, and health (50.4%) was the primary motivation for adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. Compared to non-vegetarians, vegetarians prioritized their rights and responsibilities as citizens and identified a vegetable-centered diet as the most crucial factor for health. Vegetarians showed greater interest and trust in food labeling than non-vegetarians. Vegetarians selected a wider variety of food and had different purchasing motivations when purchasing eco-friendly foods than non-vegetarians. Vegetarians exhibited higher purchase frequencies across all categories than non-vegetarians and had different reasons for purchasing convenience foods. These findings highlight the diversity of vegetarian dietary motivations and behaviors, emphasizing the need for tailored dietary policies and education.

This study analyzed the status of agrifood consumer competencies and the factors influencing them to provide useful information to improve the quality of life by strengthening the agrifood consumer competencies. The raw data of the 2022 Consumer Behavior Survey for Food collected by the Korea Rural Economic Research Institute were used. The data from 3,321 responses were used for the final analysis. Among the competencies, the average score of the cognitive and practical competencies were 3.543 and 3.459 points, respectively. In addition, the average scores of the specific areas within cognitive competency were 3.587 points for dietary competency, 3.557 points for civic competency, and 3.489 points for purchasing competency. Within practical competency, the average scores of the specific areas were 3.569 points for dietary competency, 3.422 points for civic competency, and 3.392 points for purchasing competency. Gender, age, monthly household income, marital status, administrative district, interest in health, and interest in food safety issues were the significant factors affecting the specific areas within cognitive competency. On the other hand, gender, age, educational level, monthly household income, marital status, administrative district, interest in food safety issues, and each of the areas within cognitive competency had a significant impact on the specific areas of practical competency.

This study aims to calculate the passenger car equivalent (PCE) of heavy vehicles on one-lane exit sections of underground roads. Traffic-flow simulations were performed using the VISSIM software program. The scenarios were designed under varying conditions, including design speeds of 40 and 50 km/h, slope gradients ranging from 3% to 9%, and heavy vehicle proportions between 5% and 40%. The mixed-traffic flow capacity was calculated for each scenario at the threshold levels, and the PCE was estimated based on the two capacity conditions. The results revealed that the PCE decreased at lower design speeds. For slopes less than 6% at a design speed of 40 km/h, and for slopes less than 4% at 50 km/h, the PCE remained consistent across all conditions. Single-lane exit sections are often employed on underground roads because of congestion and structural constraints. However, when heavy vehicles are present in these sections, the overall traffic flow is dictated by the speeds of the heavy vehicles. To address this issue, the implementation of variable or temporary two-lane exit sections has been proposed to enhance traffic flow and capacity.

This study aimed to understand the needs of consumers in the meal kit market and determine the impact of meal kit selection attributes according to the consumption behavior of single-person households on purchase decisions and satisfaction. A summary of the results of this study is as follows: First, the most frequent purchase frequency of meal kits was 2 to 3 times a month. The reason for purchase was that it was easy to consume, and the most common purpose of purchase was for consumption. Second, four factors, including health, convenience, taste, and economics, were derived as a result of a factor analysis of meal kit selection attributes. The difference in meal kit selection attributes according to age groups revealed that those in their 20s had high scores with respect to health and taste factors, and economic factors appeared statistically significant. Third, an analysis of the meal kit product selection attributes showed that health and taste factors had a positive influence on satisfaction. This can be said to reflect the tendency of single-person households to give weightage to healthy eating and to purchase products that can be consumed conveniently.

PURPOSES : In this study, the speed limit violation behavior of drivers after experiencing traffic law punishment was analyzed. Simultaneously, the tendency of such drivers to violate other traffic laws besides the speed limit was empirically analyzed. METHODS : Over a two-month period (May–June, 2024), 1,235 responses were collected through a mobile on-line survey targeting drivers living in the urban areas of Chungnam Province, South Korea. After building a binary logit regression model on drivers’ speed limit violations with their personal attributes (e.g., gender, age, education, job, marital status, driving frequency, and driving experience) and the number of past traffic law violations as explanatory variables, the speed limit violation determinants were derived. Additionally, the relationship between the different types of traffic violations were investigated. RESULTS : As the driver age increased, the rate of speed limit violations decreased. Drivers working in relatively high-paying jobs are more likely to incur in speed limit violations. The greater the driving experience, the lower the possibility of a speed limit violation. The greater the number of fines imposed in the previous 12 months, the more likely it is to violate the speed limit. Additionally, drivers who had violated the speed limit were found to be more likely to violate laws by failing to follow stop lines at crosswalks, not activating turn signal lamps, entering intersections under a red light, and not wearing seatbelts on public roads. CONCLUSIONS : Fines work as a means of sanctioning to ensure their effectiveness in suppressing repeated law violations. Particularly, there is a limit to the fact that compulsory collection cannot be implemented when the arrears are not large, and institutional improvements are required to improve awareness of the fact that when a violator is imposed with a fine, it is not considered seriously. Meanwhile, there is a need to develop educational programs so that drivers can follow traffic laws under any circumstance, expand crackdowns on traffic violations, and strengthen preventive campaigns and promotions for traffic safety. Additionally, continuous efforts are needed to help drivers who repeatedly violate traffic laws develop negative attitudes toward violating these laws.

PURPOSES : Driving simulations are widely used for safety assessment because they can minimize the time and cost associated with collecting driving behavior data compared to real-world road environments. Simulator-based driving behavior data do not necessarily represent the actual driving behavior data. An evaluation must be performed to determine whether driving simulations accurately reflect road safety conditions. The main objective of this study was to establish a methodology for assessing whether simulation-based driving behavior data represent real-world safety characteristics. METHODS : A 500-m spatial window size and a 100-m moving size were used to aggregate and match the driving behavior indicators and crash data. A correlation analysis was performed to identify statistically significant indicators among the various evaluation metrics correlated with crash frequency on the road. A set of driving behavior evaluation indicators highly correlated with crash frequency was used as inputs for the negative binomial and decision tree models. Negative binomial model results revealed the indicators used to estimate the number of predicted crashes. The decision-tree model results prioritized the driving behavior indicators used to classify high-risk road segments. RESULTS : The indicators derived from the negative binomial model analysis were the standard deviation of the peak-to-peak jerk and the time-varying volatility of the yaw rate. Their importance was ranked first and fifth, respectively, using the proposed decision tree model. Each indicator has a significant importance among all indicators, suggesting that certain indicators can accurately reflect actual road safety. CONCLUSIONS : The proposed indicators are expected to enhance the reliability of driving-simulator-based road safety evaluations.

서울시의 대표적인 대중교통 수단인 도시철도를 이용하는 승객 수는 지속적으로 증가하고 있다. 이에 따라 출 퇴근시간대에 열차 내의 혼잡뿐만 아니라 역사내의 혼잡까지 이어져 안전사고가 발생하기도 한다. 본 연구는 역사에서 발생되는 보행흐름의 위험 여부를 판단하기 위해 도로의 교통류에서 활용되고 있는 vehicle accumulation과 travel time 간의 elliptic bivarate relationship을 적용하였다. 또한 보행흐름과 교통류의 혼잡발생 과정을 비교하여 차이점을 규명하였다. 본 연구에서는 도시철도 역사내 CCTV영상을 기반으로 실제 데 이터를 추출하여 역사내 통로에 발생하는 여러 보행흐름을 혼잡강도와 혼잡지속도에 따라 분류하여 비교분석하였다. 혼잡이 발생하는 여러 역의 첨두, 비첨두, 주말등 다양한 시간대의 CCTV 영상을 확보하였고, ByteTrack 방식을 활용하여 객체를 검지하였다. 검지된 보 행흐름을 강도, 지속도에 따라 분류하고 보행 누적량과 평균통행시간을 산출하여 비교분석하였다. 또한, elliptic bivarate relationship의 형태가 교통류와는 어떠한 차이점이 있는지를 규명하고 보행에서의 위험 상황 여부를 그래프를 통해 확인하였다. 분석 결과, 혼잡발생 강도가 높을수록 그래프 타원의 장축이 길게 나타났고, 보도유효폭이 클수록 타원의 기울기가 낮게 나타났다. 또한, 사람들의 평균보 행속도가 클수록 타원이 낮게 위치하였다. 마지막으로 흐름이 바로 해소되지 않고 지속되는 보행흐름의 경우, 일반적인 타원형태에서 우측부분에 타원이 추가로 형성됨을 확인하였다. 교통류와 비교한 결과, 차량의 경우 교통량에 따라 속도가 일정하게 나타나지만, 보 행의 경우 보행량과 속도의 관계가 비교적 불분명하였다.

PURPOSES : This study aims to improve pedestrian safety by analyzing the effectiveness of displaying the remaining time of red crosswalk signal that provide pedestrians with information regarding the time available for crossing METHODS : This study analyzes the effectiveness of newly installed displays for remaining time of the red pedestrian signal in the cities of Yeongcheon and Yeongju in Gyeongsangbuk-do. The data collection was divided into periods before and after the installation of the facilities. Pedestrian departure delays were measured at the introduction and subsequent stages of installation, and changes in pedestrian behavior were quantitatively analyzed. Statistical significance of the results was verified using a t-test. RESULTS : For the displays of remaining time of crosswalk red signals installed in Yeongju, the pedestrian departure loss time decreased from 3.36 seconds before installation to 1.85 seconds after installation. Additionally, compared to the pre-installation situation, the postinstallation situation showed a relatively lower standard deviation, indicating that the pedestrians exhibited a more consistent pattern when starting to cross. Similarly, for the displays of remaining time of crosswalk red signal installed in Yeongcheon, the pedestrian departure loss time decreased from 2.37 seconds before installation to 1.89 seconds after installation. As in Yeongju, the post-installation situation showed a relatively lower standard deviation, indicating that the pedestrians exhibited a more consistent pattern when starting to cross. CONCLUSIONS : In this study, we verified the effect of newly installed pedestrian countdown signals on improving pedestrian safety at two intersections in Yeongcheon and Yeongju, which were selected through a survey of traffic accident-prone areas in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Pedestrian countdown signals were quantitatively confirmed to have a positive impact on pedestrian safety. Based on the observations, it is anticipated that expanding the installation of these signals will have a positive effect on pedestrian safety, particularly in areas with frequent traffic accidents and the senior and children protection zones. Results of this study indicate that the proposed policy measures are expected to strengthen pedestrian safety and reduce traffic accidents.

The domestic swine industry is currently facing a threat due to the recent increase in pork imports. This study aims to determine what factors influence consumers' intention to consume imported pork and suggest measures to support the domestic pork industry. To achieve this, we analyzed data from the Korea Rural Economic Institute's Food Consumption Behavior Survey using a binary logistic regression model. The results revealed that a higher intention to consume imported pork is linked to a higher intention to consume imported rice, purchasing meat online, frequent purchases of HMR, and procuring U.S. beef, especially among urban residents. On the other hand, a lower intention to consume imported pork is associated with a higher awareness of animal welfare certification, frequently dining out, and older age. Based on these findings, we propose the following response measures for the domestic swine industry: implementing educational programs, marketing, and advertising specifically targeting urban residents to improve their perception of domestic agricultural products; enhancing price competitiveness through distribution optimization; and developing policies to promote the use of domestic pork as an ingredient in processed foods.

커피 섭취 연령이 낮아짐에 따라 중고등학생들의 커피 섭취실태와 커 피에 함유된 카페인 섭취 및 인식도를 조사하여 커피에 대한 올바른 섭취 및 커피에 함유된 카페인 인식 자료를 제공할 필요성이 대두된다. 이 연 구는 중학교 2학년부터 고등학교 3학년까지 남녀학생을 대상으로 하여 2 022년 11월 01일부터 12월 15일까지 45일간 설문지로 조사하였다. 이 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 청소년들은 성별에 따라 남학생이 여학생보다 커피를 처음 마 시기 시작한 시기가 중1 남학생 9%, 중1 여학생 4%로 조금 빠른 것 으로 나타났다. 둘째, 고학년일수록 커피를 많이 마시는 것으로 파악되며 신장과 체중 에 따른 커피 음용 여부는 통계적으로 유의미한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 셋째, 커피 선택 및 섭취 행태로는 커피전문점 커피를 선호하였고, 선호하는 커피 종류로는 라떼 종류와 원두커피이었다. 넷째, 카페인에 대한 지식을 잘 알고 있는 학생일수록 카페인 성분 이 건강에 미칠 영향에 대해 적당히 마시면 도움이 되고, 카페인이 기 억력 증진이나 잠을 안 오게 하는 각성 효과가 있어서 공부 혹은 피로 회복에 도움이 된다는 인식이 더 있는 것으로 파악되었다. 다섯째, 연구 대상 청소년들의 약 18% 정도가 커피 카페인으로 인 한 의존 현상 및 부작용을 경험한 바가 있는 것으로 파악되었으며, 부 작용 경험으로는 위장장애가 가장 많았고 다음이 두통, 불면증, 손발 떨 림 순으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 청소년들은 커피를 일상에서 어른들과 똑같이 즐기고 있고, 커피의 긍정적인 면과 부정적인 면에 다 같이 노출되어 있는 것 으로 파악되었으며, 커피 카페인에 대한 사전 지식을 가진 청소년이 커 피 음용을 합리적으로 대처하는 것으로 나타났다. 이에 기호식품인 커 피를 통해 학업에 도움을 주고, 커피 및 카페인의 부작용으로부터 건강 을 지켜나갈 수 있도록 청소년들에게 커피 및 카페인에 대한 올바른 지 식을 학교와 가정에서 제공하여 주는 것이 필요하다고 보인다.

This study examined dietary habits and mental health according to generalized anxiety disorders (GAD) and caffeine consumption in adolescents. The data were collected from the 18th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey with a sample of 51,850 students. The proportion of students in the GAD High-Risk · Caffeine consumption group (GHRCC) who consumed sweet drinks (p< .001), fast food (p< .001), and midnight meals (p< .001) every day was 15.6, 21.9, and 22.4%, respectively. These proportions were higher than those of students who consumed sweet drinks, fast food, and midnight meals 1-2 times a week, 3-4 times a week, or not at all. In addition, the proportions of GHRCC among students who responded “yes” to experiencing sadness and despair (p< .001), suicidal thoughts (p< .001), suicide plans (p< .001), suicide attempts (p< .001), and loneliness (p< .001) were higher than students who responded “no.” The GAD High-Risk group (GHR) had higher odds with the consumption of midnight meals (OR: 2.51, 95% CI: 2.10-2.99), caffeine consumption (OR: 2.46, 95% CI: 2.21-2.74), and fast food (OR: 2.11, 95% CI: 1.75-2.55) than GAD Low-Risk group. Based on the above results, the risk of GHR was higher among students who consumed midnight meals, caffeine, and fast food daily than those who did not.

PURPOSES : This study explores the preference of shared autonomous vehicle service in an underground dedicated environment. METHODS : A stated preference survey was conducted to examine the mode choice behaviors on autonomous vehicle service competing with existing modes. Multinomial logit was employed to estimate the parameters of explanatory variables from the surveyed data. The model was estimated with alternative specific parameters rather than generic parameters. The value of time was also estimated using the parameters of the mode choice model. RESULTS : The results showed that the travel cost had the highest sensitivity to public transportation and the lowest to private cars. We also found that the value of the in-vehicle travel time was highest for private cars, lowest for public transportation, and intermediate for SAVs, suggesting that SAVs could serve as a premium public transport option. Additionally, the out-vehicle time coefficient was higher for public transportation compared to that for SAVs, indicating that users are more willing to tolerate longer out-vehicle times for SAVs due to their high-speed service compared to that of public transportation. CONCLUSIONS : This study presents a direction for policy regarding the adoption of shared autonomous vehicle services by considering the attributes that are valued by users of each mode.