Ainsliaea acerifolia, a perennial herbaceous plant endemic to forested regions of the Korean Peninsula, has drawn attention for its bioactive properties and potential as a functional food and medicinal resource. Despite its ecological and economic value, little is known about its spatial distribution or habitat preferences under changing climatic conditions. This study aims to quantify the current and future habitat suitability of A. acerifolia in southeastern Korea—including Gyeongsangnam-do, Busan, and Ulsan—using the MaxEnt (Maximum Entropy) species distribution model. A total of 217 presence records were compiled from both GBIF data and field surveys, and seven key environmental variables were selected through multicollinearity screening. Model performance was robust (mean AUC = 0.845), and key predictors included topographic roughness (TRI), precipitation of the driest month (Bio14), and mean diurnal range (Bio2). Under current climate conditions, 31.5% of the study area was identified as suitable habitat (≥0.222), with only 4.7% categorized as core habitat (≥0.6). Future projections under SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5 scenarios indicated substantial habitat contraction, particularly in coastal and lowland areas, with refugial zones likely to persist in mid-elevation inland mountains (500–900 m). These findings suggest that A. acerifolia is highly sensitive to climatic variability and emphasizes the urgent need for conservation strategies focused on climate-resilient refugia and ecological corridors. The study provides a spatial framework for species conservation planning under future climate uncertainty.

해양을 기반으로 한 탄소흡수원인 블루카본은 기후변화 대응과 해양생태계 보전을 위한 핵심 전략으로 기후변화 대응과 생물다양성 보전을 동시에 실현할 수 있어 국제사회에서 주목받고 있다. 이외에 생태관광 및 문화적 가치를 제공 하는 등 다양한 사회·경제적 가치를 동시에 창출한다. 이에 따라 각국은 국가 온실가스 감축목표(NDC) 이행을 위해 자국의 해양·연안 생태계 관리 정책에 블루카본을 포함하는 방안을 모색하고 있으며, 국제사회 또한 블루카본의 IPCC 공식 흡수원 인증을 위한 논의를 활발히 전개하고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 현행 블루카본 관련 국제레짐이 제도적으로 이를 효과적으 로 뒷받침하고 있는지를 분석한다. 이를 위해 블루카본의 개념과 국제사회의 논의 및 이행 사례를 다큐멘터리 연구방법으로 살펴보고, 기후변화법, 해양법, 생물다양성법 등 관련 국제법을 교리적 연구방법을 통해 검토한다. 나아가 블 루카본 생태계의 효과적인 보전·활용을 위한 향후 과제를 제시함으로써, 블루 카본이 해양환경 보호, 해양 생태계 및 생물다양성 보호뿐만이 아니라 기후변 화 완화의 수단으로 기여할 수 있는 방안을 제시한다.

This study analyzes the fragmented landscape of global loot box regulations, which have emerged from a discourse predominantly focused on negative aspects such as gambling. The analysis reveals a variety of coexisting regulatory models—including prohibition under gambling law, mandatory disclosure, and self-regulation—that lack a unified standard and raise issues of practical effectiveness and reverse discrimination. Consequently, this paper argues for an urgent shift beyond a problem-solving approach toward balanced research that examines the positive functions of loot boxes for players and the industry ecosystem to inform rational policymaking.

This study analyzes the structure and content of current affairs-based Korean language textbooks for academic learners and proposes practical strategies for improving their pedagogical impact. With the number of international students in Korean higher education surpassing 260,000 in 2024, many entering undergraduate or graduate programs do so with Korean proficiency levels below what is typically required for academic success. In response, universities have developed general education and major courses specifically for international students, often using textbooks that integrate current affairs topics to promote both language development and academic engagement. These textbooks commonly draw on news articles and other media texts to strengthen learners’ communicative and analytical skills. In this context, this study examined five types of current affairs-based Korean language textbooks that were commercially available in bookstores as of February 2025 and were likely to be adopted as university course materials. The analysis focused on textbook structure, text selection, and instructional activities. The findings suggest that while the textbooks are well-structured and emphasize logical comprehension, they often lack components that encourage sociocultural interpretation or critical literacy. This study recommends supplementing existing materials with texts and activities that help learners recognize the social dimensions of public discourse and foster critical literacy.

The rapid increase in global meat consumption, driven by population growth and economic development, has intensified concerns about the sustainability of protein supply. Moreover, conventional livestock production significantly affects the environment and human health, further underscoring the need for alternative protein sources. Alternative proteins, including those derived from plants, mycelium, and insects, as well as cultured meat, offer sustainable and nutritionally viable substitutes for traditional animal-based proteins. Among these, mushroom-based alternative proteins demonstrate exceptional environmental, nutritional, and functional advantages. In particular, mushroom-derived proteins can closely replicate meatlike tastes and textures, positioning them as promising candidates in the rapidly growing alternative protein market. In this review, we provide a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in the production of mushroom-based alternative protein, focusing specifically on mycelium cultivation techniques, edible mushroom applications, and production process innovations. Furthermore, we evaluate the nutritional composition, bioactive compounds, and associated health benefits, along with economic feasibility and consumer acceptance, all supported by empirical evidence. We extensively discuss technological innovations aimed at optimizing texture and reducing production costs. Finally, we propose concrete policy recommendations for fostering sustainable growth in the alternative protein industry, emphasizing regulatory frameworks, research investments, and consumer education strategies.

This study examined the offshore eel trap fishing process using one year of fishing logs and fishermen’s insights to identify key operational challenges and propose equipment improvement for greater efficiency and safety. Conger eel catches varied significantly by season, depth, and temperature, peaking in winter at 85–90 m and 23°C. The western waters of Jeju Island were identified as a major fishing ground, with the highest catch recorded in November and the lowest in July, reflecting seasonal trends. Each fishing operation deployed about 10,000 traps, with an average loss of 38 traps, posing economic concerns. The process involved intensive manual labor in bait preparation, trap retrieval, catch separation, line loading, and unloading, leading to high physical demands and safety risks. To address these issues, the study proposed automation through the development of a line loading device, trap cleaning device, bait processing machine, and automatic catch separator. These innovations could reduce the labor force required by one to two workers per process, alleviate workloads, and enhance resource management. By integrating quantitative logbook analysis with field-based knowledge, this study offers practical value. Further research is recommended on automation development, cost-effectiveness, and field validation to support safer and more sustainable eel trap fisheries.

본 연구에서는 장기간 수온 및 유속자료를 이용하여 한국 동해 연안의 냉수대 출현 빈도를 파악하고, 연안을 따라 북상하는 동 한난류(East Korea Warm Current, EKWC)의 경로 변동과 냉수대 출현과의 상관관계를 파악하였다. 8월 울기 앞바다에서 냉수대 출현빈도는 45%로 가장 높았고, 감포(33%)와 부산(22%)이 순으로 동해남부 지역에서 냉수대 출현했다. 동해 남부 연안을 따라 북쪽으로 흐르는 EKWC는 북위 36.5°를 지나면서 경로 변동이 나타난다. EKWC 주요 경로 변동은 세 가지 형태로 나누어 진다. 첫 번째는 해안에 인접하여 북향하는 EKWC의 경우(On-coastal), 두 번째는 후포해안에서 약 40km 떨어진 129.7°E선을 따라 북향하는 경우(Normal), 그리고 세 번째는 해 안에서 멀리 떨어진 경로를 통해 북쪽으로 진행하는 경우(Off-coastal)이다. EKWC의 세 가지 경로 변화에 따른 울기연안에서 냉수대가 출현 확률은 해안에 인접하여 북상 할 때 22%, 경로 변동없이 북상 할 때 0%, 그리고 외해역으로 북상할 때 91%였다. 또한 후포라인의 각 정점 (H-01~H-10)의 유동특성과 울기해안 수온과의 상호 기여도를 분석한 결과 후포 연안의 EKWC 경로의 변화는 울기연안의 냉수대 출현과 높 은 기여도가 나타났다. 후포 연안해역(H-01~H-03)에서 유속과 울기 수온의 Coherence는 0.7보다 높고 외해역(H-06 ~ H-10)에서는 0.5보다 낮 은 Coherence를 보인다. 따라서 울기연안 냉수대 출현은 후포연안에서 EKWC 유동 변동과 연관성이 높은 것으로 나타났다.

Fishways, particularly installed at the estuary, have a purpose to encourage fluent migration for migratory fishes, as well as amphidromous and even freshwater species. Not choosing the laborious traditional method of using traps, we assessed the efficiency of the two fishways installed at the west and east barrage of the Nakdong River estuarine barrage respectively, by analyzing the videos recorded through automatic monitoring system. We randomly selected 30 videos monthly at each fishways and identified what kind of fishes were using the fishways and categorised their behaviour such as size, time and whether they passed the monitoring system or not. As a result, a total 8 families 14 species were recorded by monitoring system, with the most dominance of Erythroculter erythropterus (Relative Abundance: 59.5%), followed by Micropterus salmoides (R.A: 19.9%) and Mugil cephalus (R.A: 9.9%). The monitoring system can capture passing fishes during night but the number of appearances of fish species at each hour of a day indicated significant diurnal activities (p<0.05). When fishes pass the monitoring system, approximately 70% of them passed through the monitoring device, while 17% of them showed fallback movement. Our finding indicates that species-specific characteristics of each fish are well represented through video monitoring method. In order to maximise advantages of using video monitoring, it is necessary to consider the installation point properly so that the monitoring system does not interfere with the movement of fish. Also, the utilisation of AI technology in the future is also necessary.

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the most consumed vegetables in Paraguay, playing a crucial role in the daily diet of the population. Onion production is mainly concentrated in the Eastern Region, especially in the departments of Caaguazú, Paraguarí, and Itapúa. However, despite its importance, Paraguay continues to rely on onion imports from Argentina and Brazil to meet the growing domestic demand. This dependence is concerning, as national yields are approximately 40% lower than those obtained in these neighboring countries. There are several problems affecting onion production in Paraguay. Among them, the most important problem is the lack of local varieties adapted to the country’s climate conditions. Another problem is the absence of adequate and well-defined agricultural practices. This study aims to review the agroclimatic conditions of the main production areas, as well as the production technologies currently employed and local research efforts. A significant aspect of the research is the KOPIA-IPTA (Paraguayan Institute of Agricultural Technology) cooperation project, which sought to promote innovation in onion cultivation by transferring technologies and technical knowledge. Trials of different onion varieties were conducted at three IPTA regional institute of Caacupé, Choré, and San Juan Bautista across three planting seasons. Additionally, demonstration fields in Cordillera, Paraguarí, Misiones, and San Pedro showed an increase in gross income between 145% and 438% compared to the national average. This project has demonstrated that developing appropriate technologies and farmer training are essential to improving onion production and quality in Paraguay. Furthermore, the prospect emphasizes the need for the implementation of an internal program where the main focus is the development o f appropriate technologies and their transfer to farmers to ensure sustainable and high- quality local production.