Current portable reference equipment used to evaluate the performance of vehicle detectors can collect traffic volume and speed only for the outermost lanes in each direction. Passing vehicles on the other lanes are manually counted by reviewing the recorded videos. Consequently, only traffic volume—without vehicle speed—is used as a reference value. This method is time-consuming for comparing the performance data from the equipment with the reference data and can compromise the performance evaluation. This study aims to enhance the efficiency of vehicle detection system (VDS) performance evaluations by developing multilane portable reference equipment that can accurately collect traffic information for lanes beyond the outermost lane or for more than two lanes. This study introduced the core technologies of multilane portable reference equipment and compared and analyzed the measurement accuracy of the developed equipment against data from fixed reference equipment operated by the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Certification and Performance Evaluation Center, following ITS performance evaluation criteria. The data from the fixed reference equipment were considered the true values, providing a basis for evaluating the accuracy of the measurements by the developed equipment. First, the accuracy of the vehicle length was determined by driving four test vehicles, each measuring 7,085 mm in length, 24–29 times in each lane. The accuracy was calculated by comparing the vehicle length data obtained from the fixed reference equipment with the actual vehicle length. A confidence interval was established for this accuracy. To assess the accuracy of the speed and occupancy time in relation to the accuracy of the analyzed vehicle length, we evaluated the error range of the vehicle length according to variations in speed and occupancy time. This analysis was based on the following relationship equation: “vehicle length = speed × occupied time – sensor spacing.” The analysis used data from approximately 16,000 vehicles, including the speed, occupancy time, and vehicle length, collected between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm on August 8, 2024. The principle behind measuring traffic volume and vehicle speed using multilane portable reference equipment involves detecting a vehicle by analyzing the time difference between the driver and passenger tires. The vehicle speed was calculated using the installation angle of the tire detection sensor and trigonometric functions. An analysis of the measurement accuracy revealed that the traffic volume accuracy of the outermost lane (the fourth lane) was 100% during both day and night. The speed accuracy was 98.8% during the day and 97.7% at night, representing the highest performance in these metrics. Additionally, the traffic volume accuracy for the innermost lane (the first lane), as measured by the detection sensor from the third lane, was more than 99.3% at all times, with a speed accuracy exceeding 96% during the day and night, that also demonstrated excellent results. The analysis results indicated that the multilane portable reference equipment developed in this study was suitable for evaluating the VDS performance. This equipment allowed the collection of traffic volume and speed data from all lanes, rather than only the outermost lanes. This capability enabled consistent analysis for each lane and enhanced efficiency by reducing the analysis time. Additionally, this is expected to improve the reliability of the performance evaluations.

대서’ 마늘(Allium sativum L.)의 생장점 배양에 가장 효과적인 배양조건을 확립하고자 신초 유도 및 구 형성에 있어 식물생장조절제와 sucrose 농도의 영향을 조사하였다. 신초 유도에 관한 1차 시험에서는 NAA 0, 0.2, 0.5, 1 mg/L와 2iP 0, 2, 3, 5 mg/L를 조합하여 16가지 조건으로 설정하여 총 1,460개의 생장점을 처리하였다. 그 결과, NAA 0.2 mg/L에 2iP 2~5 mg/L를 처리한 조건과 NAA 1.0 mg/L에 2iP 5 mg/L를 처리한 조건에서 양호한 분얼 생성이 확인되었다. 특히, NAA 0.2 mg/L와 2iP 3 mg/L 처리군은 통계적으로 유의하지는 않았으나 가장 높은 평균 신초 생성률을 보여 효과적인 경향을 나타냈다. Sucrose 처리농도에 따른 기내소구 형성률을 비교하기 위한 2차 시험에서는 1차 시험에서 선발된 조건(NAA 0.2 mg/L, 2iP 3 mg/L)에서 배양한 1,193개의 생장점 중 생존한 546개를 5%, 7%, 9% 농도로 처리한 구 형성 배지에 계대배양하였다. 그 결과, sucrose 농도가 높을수록 기내소구의 형성률 및 0.1 g 이상의 큰 기내소구의 비율이 증가하는 경향을 보였으나, 통계적 유의성은 확인되지 않았다. 이상의 결과를 종합하면, ‘대서’ 마늘 생장점 배양에 적합한 신초 유도 조건은 NAA 0.2 mg/L와 2iP 3 mg/L의 조합이며, 구 형성은 9% sucrose 농도가 가장 효과적일 것으로 판단된다.

Freshwater bivalves contribute to key ecological functions in lake ecosystems, yet their cryptic and benthic lifestyles often hinder detection through conventional surveys. In this study, we applied environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to assess the diversity and distribution of unionid bivalves in six lakes across Republic of Korea. Water samples were collected from three sampling strategies-Center Surface, Center Mix, and Waterside Surface-and processed using 16S rDNA-targeted primers followed by high-throughput sequencing. A total of four unionid species (Cristaria plicata, Sinanodonta lauta, Unio (Nodularia) douglasiae, and Anodonta woodiana) were detected across 18 sampling points. Notably, eDNA successfully identified unionid presence in all lakes, even where conventional surveys failed to observe individuals. Among the sampling strategies, Center Mix exhibited the highest values for Shannon and Simpson indices as well as ASV richness. Waterside Surface samples generally showed lower diversity and detection frequency. A Venn diagram of ASV occurrences revealed three ASVs shared across all sampling strategies and one unique ASV found only in Center Mix. These results indicate that sampling location significantly affects detection sensitivity and diversity representation in eDNA-based bivalve monitoring. Combined application of Center Mix and Center Surface strategies may enhance both detection efficiency and species diversity coverage in lentic environments.

This study investigates the impact of perpetual swaps on structural complexity and market efficiency within cryptocurrency markets. Utilizing 15-minute interval price data from 35 cryptocurrencies, we employ multifractal detrended fluctuation analysis (MF-DFA), Multifractal-based measure of the degree of market efficiency (MED), and Market deficiency measure (MDM) to comparatively evaluate market characteristics before and after the introduction of perpetual swaps. Our empirical analysis reveals a substantial decrease in multifractality and structural complexity across most cryptocurrencies post-introduction, particularly pronounced over longer horizons (4–6 months). This reduction indicates enhanced information dissemination and more efficient price formation mechanisms. Notably, Bitcoin (BTC), benefiting from superior liquidity and efficient information flow, exhibited relatively stable multifractal characteristics, although significant volatility driven by fat-tail distributions remained persistent. Statistically significant improvements in market efficiency were consistently demonstrated via paired t-tests, one-sided t-tests, and Wilcoxon non-parametric tests. These improvements were particularly salient during extended observation periods, providing robust empirical evidence that perpetual swaps markedly enhance market efficiency. Consequently, our findings highlight that the introduction of perpetual swaps contributes meaningfully to cryptocurrency market efficiency beyond mere liquidity enhancement, promoting more accurate price discovery and reducing informational asymmetries.

본 연구는 우리나라에 자생하는 목본 관상용 식물인 먼나무 (Ilex rotunda)와 으름덩굴(Akebia quinata)을 대상으로 삽목 효율을 분석하였다. 삽수는 녹지와 숙지로 구분하고 생장조절 제 indole-3-butyric acid (IBA)와 시판용 발근촉진제 루톤 (Rootone)을 처리하여 대조군과 비교하였다. 그 결과, 발근율 (녹지, 숙지)은 먼나무(50.9, 19.0%) 및 으름덩굴(52.8, 28.5%) 로 두 수종 모두 숙지보다는 녹지가 손쉽게 발근되었다. 생장조절 제의 발근 촉진 효과는 녹지보다는 숙지에서 두드러졌으며, 생장 조절제 효과는 두 수종에서 상이하게 나타났으며, IBA와 루톤에 대한 두 수종의 발근 반응이 다르게 나타냈다. IBA 1,000ppm 처리는 먼나무의 발근을 촉진시켰고(65.9%) 으름덩굴에서는 고 사에 따른 발근율 저하를 야기하였으며(5.0%), 오히려 으름덩굴 은 루톤 처리로 발근이 촉진되었다(83.3%).

Unlike civilian logistics systems, which primarily focus on efficiency, military logistics emphasizes operational stability. To achieve this, the establishment of a dedicated support system and balanced inventory management are essential. However, the current Army logistics system requires improvements in the support rate through the dedicated support framework. Although long-term improvement is possible through procurement process optimization, short-term enhancement is difficult due to the military’s annual procurement cycle. As a short-term improvement, inventory adjustment between supply points could be effective, but this strategy has not been fully utilized. This is due to the lack of recognition that, while inventory adjustment may increase costs in the short term, it contributes to improved logistics efficiency and stability in the long term. This study proposes a cost-minimizing plan that includes inventory adjustment between supply points in military logistics and aims to verify the effectiveness of inventory adjustment. To this end, a mathematical model for optimizing transportation planning was developed. Additionally, the effectiveness of inventory adjustment was demonstrated through a case study reflecting actual Army logistics conditions. The results of the study confirmed the positive effects of inventory adjustment. Inventory adjustment is expected to enhance the dedicated support rate and promote procurement process optimization, contributing to the advancement of the Army logistics system.

본 연구에서는 Plate Count Agar (PCA; 48시간 배양)와 MC-Media Pad A.C+ (MMPAC+; 24시간 배양)의 검출 효 율과 정량 정확도를 비교하여 건조필름의 배양시간 단축 가능성을 평가하였다. 샐러드 60건에 대한 검출 효율 실 험에서 PCA는 6.1±1.0 log CFU/g, MMPAC+은 6.3±1.1 log CFU/g의 결과를 나타냈다. PCA와 MMPAC+의 P-value 는 0 .3 3 5로 유의적인 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 상관계수 (R2)는 0.5545로 상당한 상관관계를 보였다. 샐러드에 일 반세균을 저농도로 접종한 결과 PCA의 경우 3.3±0.1 log CFU/g, MMPAC+의 경우 3.4±0.1 log CFU/g로 나타났고 P-value는 0.251로 유의적인 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 고 농도로 접종한 결과 PCA의 경우 8.9±0.2 log CFU/g, MMPAC+의 경우 9.0±0.3 log CFU/g로 나타났고, P-value 는 0.561로 유의적인 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 따라서 PCA(48시간 배양)와 더불어 MMPAC+ 건조필름을 24시 간 배양하여 일반세균 실험에 사용할 수 있을 것으로 판 단되었다.

Membrane-Aerated Biofilm Reactor(MABR)는 하수처리 공정의 에너지 효율을 획기적으로 개선할 수 있는 차세대 기술로 주목받고 있다. 기존 활성슬러지 공정의 기포형 산기 시스템은 산소전달효율(OTE)이 낮고 전체 에너지 소비의 80%까지 차지하는 등 에너지 비효율성을 내포하고 있다. 반면 MABR은 기체 투과성 막(membrane)을 통해 생물막으로 산소를 직접 공급함으로써, 이론적으로 100%까지 OTE 달성이 가능하다. 본 논문은 MABR의 산소전달 메커니즘과 구조적 특징을 정리하고, OTE, 산소전달속도(OTR), 폭기 효율(AE) 등의 에너지 효율 지표를 중심으로 파일럿 및 실규모 적용 사례 11건을 분석하였다. 분석 결과, AE는 기존 활성슬러지 공정 대비 약 4-5배 향상된 수치이다. 그러나 OTE와 OTR 간의 상충관계, 공정 규모, 기질 농도 등 다양한 운영 변수에 따라 성능이 상이하게 나타났으며, 현장 적용에서는 이론적 효율을 하회하는 사례도 확인되었다. 이러한 한계를 극복하기 위한 기술적 접근으로는 간헐 공기 공급, 주기적 환기, 막 소재 개선, 막 이완 제어 등이 시도되고 있다. 동시에, 실증 연구들 간 실험 조건 및 효율 지표 산정 기준의 상이함은 결과 해석의 일관성을 저해하는 요인으로 지적된다. 따라서 본 연구는 향후 MABR 기술의 실용화를 위해 에너지 효율 평가 기준의 표준화와 대규모 현장 검증의 필요성을 강조한다.

This study aimed to enhance the operational efficiency and safety of offshore eel trap fisheries by developing six types of automated fishing equipment: a bait crusher, bait cutter, main line arranging device, trap cleaning device, eel sorting device, and fish pump system. Sea trials demonstrated that the bait crusher and bait cutter significantly reduced manual labor and processing time while maintaining bait quality. The main line arranging device improved productivity and safety by automating the sorting of looped cords. The trap cleaning device effectively removed fouling organisms using high-pressure water and rotating brushes. The eel sorting device enabled automatic size-based selection, improving resource management and operational efficiency. The fish pump system transferred eels rapidly with minimal physical damage, reducing unloading time by over 80% and decreasing labor requirements. A satisfaction survey of fishery participants confirmed that all developed devices were highly effective in reducing workload, enhancing safety, and improving operational performance. The automated equipment developed in this study is expected to contribute to the sustainable management of offshore eel trap fisheries and to offer potential applicability to other coastal and offshore fisheries.

본 연구는 중소규모 고도정수처리시설(Y 정수장)에 적용된 세라믹막 여과공정의 운영 효율을 평가하고, 막오염의 주요 원인을 규명하며 실질적인 개선 방안을 제시하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 최근 세라믹막은 내구성과 내약품성이 우수하여 전오존 및 입상활성탄(GAC) 공정과의 조합에 적합한 기술로 주목받고 있으나, 막차압(TMP) 상승 및 장기 안정운영에 어려움이 존재한다. 본 연구에서는 2017년 실제 운영 데이터를 바탕으로, 망간 및 용존유기탄소(DOC)를 중심으로 한 원수 수질과 TMP 변화 간의 상관관계를 분석하였다. 그 결과, 수온역전이 발생하는 봄⋅가을철에 조류와 망간 농도가 증가하면서 TMP가 급상승하는 경향이 확인되었다. 또한 LC-OCD 분석을 통해 조류 유입 시기에는 바이오폴리머 농도가 증가하며 막오염에 직접적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 화학세정 실험에서는 pH 0.7의 황산이 망간, 철, 알루미늄 등의 무기성 침착물 제거에 가장 효과적인 것으로 확인되었으며, 세정 조건의 최적화 필요성이 강조되었다. 아울러 여과 유속의 불균형 및 계열 간 부하 집중이 TMP 상승에 영향을 미치는 주요 요인으로 분석되었고, 이에 따라 유량 제어 및 청정 주기 조정 등의 개선 전략이 제시되었다. 본 연구는 세라믹막 여과공정의 파울링 특성과 제어방안을 실증적으로 규명하였으며, 계절적 수질 변동에 대응하는 정수처리시설의 효율적인 운영 및 설계에 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

This study examined impact of agricultural cooperative membership on technical efficiency, income, and costs of coffee farmers in Southern Shan State, Myanmar. Using stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) and propensity score matching (PSM) methods, this study estimated average treatment effect on the treated of agricultural cooperative participation. Results showed that technical efficiency, total income, and total variable costs were significantly higher for cooperative members than for comparable non-members. However, net income of members is not significantly different from that of comparable non-members.