To mitigate carbon emissions, the government aims to transition to renewable energy sources including hydrothermal energy, specifically through wastewater heat recovery. This process involves extracting heat from wastewater or treated water. However, assessments of demand sources for local cooling and heating have predominantly focused on the proximity of nearby facilities, without conducting comprehensive demand analyses or defining explicit supply areas. This study proposes a methodology for prioritizing suitable wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) for the implementation and expansion of renewable energy. The methodology is based on the gross floor area of potential wastewater heat demand surrounding WWTPs. Initially, potential supply and demand sources were identified based on the capacity of WWTPs and the gross floor area of buildings capable of utilizing wastewater heat. In the Republic of Korea, 330 WWTPs with a capacity of 5,000 m3/day or more have been recognized as demand sources for wastewater heat recovery. The provision of treated wastewater to structures located within a 500 m radius of the WWTPs for heat recovery is considered a feasible option. The potential wastewater heat demand and renewable energy cluster were identified among the surrounding buildings and complexes A total of 13 potential supplies were identified, provided that the gross floor exceeded 60,000 m². Finally, after prioritizing based on WWTPs with these conditions, the underground plant located in the downtown area was ranked as the highest priority. If further analysis of economic feasibility, CO2 reduction, and energy efficiency are conducted, this approach can be expanded and applied within the framework the Water-Energy Nexus. Wastewater heat can be utilized not only as a renewable energy source but also as a means to enhance wastewater reuse through the supply of treated wastewater.

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is an essential crop in the Paraguayan diet. It plays a crucial role in food security. It is a source of income for family agriculture. It has a significant potential to adapt to various climatic and soil conditions in Paraguay, making it a promising crop for improving productivity. However, Paraguay faces a deficit in the development of sweet potato cultivation technology, resulting in a low productivity of 5.3 ton/ha. Efforts have been made to collect and characterize sweet potato genotypes, covering a diversity of native varieties. These efforts have laid the groundwork for future sweet potato research and development. Still, ongoing research and development of strategies are needed to address existing challenges of improving genetic resource traits and developing cultivation technology and to fully exploit growth opportunities in this sector. This review summarizes sweet potato cultivation in Paraguay, focusing on several key technical aspects. It analyzes current market situation and production conditions as well as the availability of genetic materials adapted to different ecoregions. Additionally, it explores prospects for the development of advanced sweet potato crops, including the production of high-quality, virus-free sweet potato plants with improved productivity.

The alternative food market has attracted much attention due to concerns about climate change, increasing consumer awareness of value consumption, and the development of the Food-Tech industry. This study aimed to analyze the factors that drive consumers to purchase alternative food products and identify the mechanisms that can induce consumers to continue buying. We surveyed 1,200 consumers and estimated data using a logit model. The results showed that the presence of vegetarians in the household, environmental concerns, a vegetable-oriented diet, and a mixed diet of meat and vegetables were positively associated with purchasing plant-based alternatives. Of particular interest was the non-linear relationship between respondents’ age and their purchasing experience with plant-based options, with the likelihood of purchasing alternatives increasing with age from the mid-50s onward. These findings suggest that in addition to the growing number of consumers who share the environmental value, which leads to increased interest in and purchase of plant-based alternatives, alternative foods are also health-oriented and meet the needs of older consumers, who are becoming an increasingly important segment of the super-aged society, suggesting the potential for continued growth in the alternative food market.

In this study, we explored the potential of the Maillard reaction-based time-temperature indicators (TTI) as a tool for predicting and visualizing moisture variations during high-temperature drying. Using activation energy analysis, we found that the Maillard reaction-based TTI could not only visualize but also predict changes in moisture contents during high-temperature drying of 60-80oC. The color changes of the Maillard reaction solutions were distinct enough to be discerned with the naked eye, transitioning from colorless to black via the shift of yellow, light brown, brown, and dark brown. The dynamic characteristics for the color change in the Maillard reaction solutions and the moisture changes in the drying of thin-layer apples could be expressed with high suitability using a logistic model. This suggests that the Maillard reaction-based TTI can potentially be a practical and reliable tool for predicting the moisture changes for the high-temperature drying of thin-layer apples, offering a promising avenue for future research and applications.

본 연구는 생태계교란생물로 지정된 네 종의 외래 거북(붉은귀거북 속, 리버쿠터, 중국줄무늬목거북, 플로리다붉은배거북) 에 대한 잠재서식지 분포를 분석하였다. 잠재서식지 예측에는 지형, 기후, 토지피복, 인간의 영향 등 16개의 환경변수와 MaxEnt 머신러닝 모델을 이용하였다. 연구 결과는 출현 빈도가 높은 지역이 모든 종에서 유사하다는 것을 보여주었다. 외래 거북의 서식지는 도시화 및 인간의 접근성이 용이한 지역과 연관성이 높았다. 반면, 강수량과 기온과 같은 자연적 요인의 영향은 상대적 으로 낮게 나타났다. 잠재서식지 분석 결과는 AUC 값이 0.913으로 높은 모의 효율을 보여주었다. 이는 외래 거북의 확산을 효과적으로 관리하기 위해서 주요 도로 주변을 포함한 도심 및 도시 주변 지역에 대한 모니터링과 관리가 중요함을 시사한다. 이 연구는 외래종으로 인한 생태계 영향을 완화하기 위한 전략 수립에 중요한 기초 자료를 제공한다.

The functional roles of plant extracts have been investigated for the treatment of various diseases including subfertility. Recent studies have highlighted the benefits of ashwagandha extract (AE) in enhancing sperm production, boosting testosterone levels, and lowering reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in mammals. The current study is to examine the effects of the addition of AE to liquid boar semen on sperm quality during storage and its potential application in assisted reproductive technology. A hot water extract of ashwagandha was prepared from the dried powder of ashwagandha roots. Boar spermatozoa were stored in Beltsville thawing solution (BTS) at 17℃ for 5 days, with various concentrations of AE (1–50 mg/mL). During storage, motility, viability, acrosomal integrity and ROS of boar spermatozoa were examined. The results have shown that sperm stored in BTS with varying quantities of AE ranging from 1–20 mg/mL exhibited higher motility compared to those without AE (control) or with 50 mg/mL AE for 5 days. Similarly, sperm viability was better maintained in sperm treated with 1–20 mg/mL AE. Moreover, sperm stored in BTS with AE led to significantly higher acrosomal integrity and chromatin stability rates than sperm stored without AE. Notably, intracellular ROS levels significantly decreased in sperm stored in BTS with AE. Particularly, spermatozoa stored at 10 mg/mL AE exhibited an effective reduction in ROS during storage. These findings suggest the potential role of AE as an additive during sperm storage maintains sperm quality and can be used during subfertility treatment in both animals and humans.

This study analyzes students’ use of ChatGPT prompts to explore its potential as a supplementary feedback tool in English writing classes. Thirty-one pre-service teachers participated and were divided into high, middle, and low groups based on their self-evaluation, standardized test scores, and essay scores prior to receiving ChatGPT feedback. The data sources included their two essays, ChatGPT prompts, questionnaires, and transcripts from the second writing conference. The ChatGPT prompts and questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the writing conference transcripts were examined to understand the participants’ use of prompts. The results showed participants used prompts 40 times in the first assignment and 175 times in the second assignment. The average prompt usage increased from 1.5 times in the first assignment to 6.7 times in the second assignment. In terms of students’ levels, the high group used more prompts (5.58 times) than the middle (5 times) and the low groups (1.75 times). Notably, students who used ChatGPT commands five times or more were mostly from the high and middle groups. Differences in prompt usage patterns were also identified, with the high and middle groups engaging in more continuous and interactive conversations with ChatGPT. Students expressed satisfaction with ChatGPT’s feedback, particularly in vocabulary selection, grammar correction, and sentence generation.

This review explores the potential of pillared bentonite materials as solid acid catalysts for synthesizing diethyl ether, a promising renewable energy source. Diethyl ether offers numerous environmental benefits over fossil fuels, such as lower emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon oxides (COx) gases and enhanced fuel properties, like high volatility and low flash point. Generally, the synthesis of diethyl ether employs homogeneous acid catalysts, which pose environmental impacts and operational challenges. This review discusses bentonite, a naturally occurring alumina silicate, as a heterogeneous acid catalyst due to its significant cation exchange capacity, porosity, and ability to undergo modifications such as pillarization. Pillarization involves intercalating polyhydroxy cations into the bentonite structure, enhancing surface area, acidity, and thermal stability. Despite the potential advantages, challenges remain in optimizing the yield and selectivity of diethyl ether production using pillared bentonite. The review highlights the need for further research using various metal oxides in the pillarization process to enhance surface properties and acidity characteristics, thereby improving the catalytic performance of bentonite for the synthesis of diethyl ether. This development could lead to more efficient, environmentally friendly synthesis processes, aligning with sustainable energy goals.

This study explored the suitability of nurungji as a substitute for malt. Rice beers (R20, R40, R60) and nurungji beers (N20, N40, N60) were prepared by substituting 20%, 40%, and 60% malt with the rice and nurungji, respectively. All samples were fermented at 25oC for 5 days and stored at 2oC for 15 days to study quality characteristics. The pH value of wort solution was the highest at R60. The viable cell counts of all samples were not significantly different during fermentation and storage. As the amount of rice and nurungji increased, the L value in chromaticity increased, whereas the a and b values tended to decrease during fermentation and storage. The reducing sugar, soluble solid contents, and specific gravity of the wort solution were higher in nurungji beer than in rice beer. After fermentation and storage, the alcohol content of N40 was 5.83%, the highest among the prepared rice and nurungji beers. The total polyphenol, flavonoid contents, DPPH, and ABTS scavenging activity of beer decreased with increased rice and nurungji substitution ratios during fermentation and storage. Notably, nurungji beer showed higher antioxidant activity than rice beer during fermentation and storage.

이 논문에서는 하나논리의 세계관인 천일, 지일, 인일이 지향하는 삼일 논리에 의한 소유의 본체와 그 질적 속성이 어떻게 변용되는 지를 설명 하고자 하였다. 하나논리에 의하면 만물은 합일과 하나리기심 혼연일체 로 귀결되듯이, 소유 또한 대립하고 갈등하는 것처럼 보이지만, 공존과 지속가능성을 지향한다. ‘소유’라는 본체는 경제행위자라고 할 수 있는 국가, 기업, 개인은 각자 소유했다는 인식 하에서 행동이 발현되는데, 이 과정에 행위자들이 가진 것의 교집합이 존재하기 때문이다. 결과 소유권 이 명시하는 배타적·독점적 권리의 행사는 제한적인 것이 된다. 국가는 영토 안의 기업, 개인을 소유한 것으로 간주하며, 법과 제도를 통하여 주 권을 행사하게 마련이다. 기업은 해당 국가의 법·제도가 허용하는 범위 안에서의 경영권 행사가 가능하며, 개인은 취득한 국적에 따라 잠재적 소득의 규모와 복지의 범위에 차이가 발생한다. 나아가서 소유의 질적속 성은 그 잠재성의 발현으로 나타나게 된다. 소유잠재성은 높은 확률의 부모-자녀 상속, 중간 확률의 청약, 경매, 낮은 확률의 복권 당첨 등으로 나타나게 된다. 이를 통하여 서구 중심적 현재 세대 중심의 자원집중 현 상 문제점을 지적하고, 저출산 현상의 대안을 도출하고자 하였다.

세계 100대 악성 침입외래종인 유리알락하늘소(Anoplophora glabripennis)와 근연종인 노랑알락하늘소(가 칭, Anoplophora horsfieldii (Hope, 1843))가 2019년 제주도에서 처음 발견된 후 2023년까지 지속적으로 확인되었 다. 본 연구는 MaxEnt 알고리즘을 기반으로 하는 생물종 분포 모델을 이용하여 19개의 기후변화 변수에 노랑알락 하늘소(가칭) 먹이식물 5종(차나무, 팽나무, 멀구슬나무, 종가시나무, 비술나무)의 변수를 추가하여 외래해충인 노랑알락하늘소(가칭)의 현재·미래의 분포 가능지역에 대한 공간적 분포 특성을 규명하고 국가적 확산을 대응 하고자 한다. 모델 예측 정확도(AUC)는 0.983으로 출현지점을 정확하게 예측하는 비율이 매우 높다고 할 수 있다. 모델 예측 정확도의 증감에 영향을 주는 환경변수 중 먹이식물의 기여도가 70%를 상회하는 것으로 나타났다. 현재 75% 이상 분포 가능지역은 전라남도 진도군 일대와 경상북도 포항시 일대로 나타났으나 2050년에는 서해안을 따라 태안군까지 동해안을 따라 북한의 고성군까지 분포가 가능한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 75% 이상 분포 가능 면적은 현재 423㎢에서 2050년에는 9,270㎢로 약 대한민국 면적의 1/10 정도 확산될 것으로 예측된다.

Dysmicoccus brevipes (Cockerell), Dysmicoccus neobrevipes Beardsley and Pseudococcus longispinus (Targioni-Tozzetti) are widely-distributed pests that feeds on many economically important hosts, particularly tropical fruits and ornamentals. The potential distribution of these mealybug pests into South Korea remains a primary concern because of their high incidence in interceptions screened during inspection. Hence, these species prompted a modelling effort to assess their potential risk of introduction. Potential risk maps were developed for these pests with the CLIMEX model based on occurrence records under environmental data. The potential distribution of these pests in South Korea in the 2020s, 2050s and 2090s was projected based on the RCP 8.5 climate change scenario. Results show that D. brevipes, D. neobrevipes and P. longispinus have little potential for invasion in the exterior environment of South Korea due to high cold stress in the 2020s. However, for D. brevipes and P. longispinus, 3 and 86 locations in Jejudo, were predicted to be marginally suitable for this pest under future climate factors, respectively. In that respect, the results of these model predictions could be used to prepare a risk-based surveying program that improves the probability of detecting early D. brevipe, D. neobrevipes and P. longispinus populations.

2023년에 국내에서 보고된 적이 없던 외래흰개미 3종이 각각 인천, 서울, 창원에서 발견되었다. 종 동정 결과, 인천에서 출현한 종(Coptotermes gestroi)은 Subterranean termite로 밝혀졌으며, 서울과 창원에서 출현한 종 (Cryptotermes domesticus, Incisitermes minor)은 Drywood termite로 밝혀졌다. 본래 우리나라에는 Subterranean termite 흰개미가 2종이 분포하고 있다고 보고되어 있었으나, 새로운 과 또는 속의 외래흰개미가 발견되면서 국민 들의 우려가 커지고 있다. 국내에서는 일부 외래흰개미를 법적으로 지정(유입주의 생물 2종, 관리병해충 15종)하 여 관리하고 있는데, 해당 흰개미와 그 외의 신규 흰개미의 출현으로 인한 피해가 우려되는 상황이다. 본 연구에서 는 ‘23년 유입된 3종 및 기존 법정관리 외래흰개미, 그리고 국내 유입과 위해가 우려되는 외래흰개미 5과 (Archotermopsidae, Kalotermitidae, Rhinotermitidae, Termitidae, Termopsidae)를 조사하였으며, 이들의 생태적 특 징과 외국의 사례를 통해 외래흰개미 대비 방법에 대하여 고찰하였다.

우리는 솔수염하늘소(Monochamus alternatus) 장에 존재하는 공생미생물들을 분리하였다. 그중 다양한 식물 들을 대상으로 성장 촉진 효과가 보고된 세균을 단일배양 분리하였다. 이 세균은 16S rRNA sequencing을 통하여 Enterobacter roggenkampii로 동정되었다. 우리는 분리된 E. roggenkampii에 대하여 genomic sequencing을 수행하 였고 유전학적 특성을 확인하였다. 우리는 E. roggenkampii가 식물의 성장을 촉진할 수 있는 다양한 유전자들을 가지고 있는 것을 확인하였고 그 중 IAA-Asp hydrolase 유전자를 가지고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 동시에, 분리된 E. roggenkampii와 같은 속의 세균을 대상으로 다양한 API kit와 기질 첨가 배지를 이용하여 생화학적 특성을 비교하였다. 향후 IAA-Asp 가수분해효소를 생산하는 잠재적인 식물 생장 촉진 비료 미생물로 등록하여 다양한 작물을 대상으로 생장 촉진 효과를 확인할 것이다.

우리는 길앞잡이(Cicindela chinensis)의 장에서 다양한 공생 미생물들을 분리하였다. 그중 다양한 곰팡이 성장 을 억제하는 세균을 동정하였고 “Ch-1”이라 명명하였다. 우리는 Ch-1 균주를 사용하여 10종의 식물 병원성 곰팡 이와 2종 곤충 병원성 곰팡이의 생장 억제를 확인하였다. 또한 8종의 항생제에 대한 저항성을 확인하였다. 동시 에, 본 균주의 genomic sequence를 수행하였고 유전적, 생화학적, 생리적 특성을 조사하였다. Ch-1균주는 특허등 록과 친환경 미생물제제로 등록하였고 향후 생물학적 방제제로써 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단한다.

꽃노랑총채벌레(Frankliniella occidentalis)와 오이총채벌레(Thrips palmi)는 경제적으로 오이의 중요한 해충이며 이들의 방제를 위해 사용 되는 화학약제는 효과적일 수 있으나 생식용으로 소비되는 오이에서 자주 사용하는 것은 바람직하지 않다. 따라서, 이들의 방제를 위해 화학농약 을 대체할 수 있는 천적인 미끌애꽃노린재(Orius laevigatus)의 방제효율을 증대시킬 수 있는 방법으로 미끌애꽃노린재의 천적유지식물을 선발하 였다. 실험실 조건에서 4가지 식물종에 대한 미끌애꽃노린재 부화율, 출현율, 생존률, 생식력을 조사하였고 오이 재배시설 내에서 선발된 2종의 천적유지식물에 대하여 미끌애꽃노린재 밀도를 조사하였다. 미끌애꽃노린재 알 부화율은 채송화가 92%로 가장 높았고 출현율은 바질이 81.4% 로 가장 높았으며, 생존률은 채송화와 바질이 각각 70.8%와 69.1%로 통계적 차이를 보이지 않았다. 미끌애꽃노린재 생식력과 산란기간은 모두 채송화가 각각 209.8개와 20.2일로 가장 좋았고 바질은 각각 160.2개와 15.8일이었다. 식물체 꽃의 개화시기는 화밀을 대체먹이로 하는 미끌애 꽃노린재의 생존에 중요한 요소이기 때문에 채송화와 바질의 개화시기를 조사한 결과 채송화는 7월에서 10월 개화하는 반면 바질은 4월부터 9월 까지 개화하였다. 시설 오이에 미끌애꽃노린재의 천적유지식물로 바질과 채송화를 투입하고 미끌애꽃노린재 밀도를 조사한 결과 바질이 투입된 곳에서 밀도가 높게 조사된 반면 채송화를 투입한 곳에서는 거의 보이지 않았다. 따라서, 바질은 미끌애꽃노린재의 천적유지식물로서 잠재적 가 치가 가장 높았으며 총채벌레 방제를 위해 미끌애꽃노린재를 이용할 경우 바질을 천적유지식물로 동시에 사용한다면 미끌애꽃노린재의 생물적 방제효과에 대한 효력을 증대시킬 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

“Chamgreen” was a domestically developed rye (Secale cereal L.) cultivar in South Korea, known for its quick heading, cold resistance, and abundant yield of forage. The heading date of cv. 'Chamgreen' averaged April 17th, which was 4 days earlier than the standard cv. 'Gogu'. In the early harvesting stage, the plant height reached an average of 119 cm, 7 cm taller than the standard cv. 'Gogu', and the number of spikes per ㎡ was 865, slightly less than cv. 'Gogu's 897. Resistance to cold and powdery mildow remained consistent across four regions nationwide over three years, with an average rating of 0, matching cv. 'Gogu'. Lodging resistance was also rated at 2, equivalent to cv. 'Gogu'. The dry matter yield of cv. 'Chamgreen' was 9.1 tons per hectare, 15% higher than cv. 'Gogu's 7.9 tons. Although the protein content in cv. 'Chamgreen' was 13.5%, 1.6% lower than cv. 'Gogu', the total digestible nutrients (TDN) content was 5.81 tons per hectare, 20% higher than cv. 'Gogu'. Due to its strong cold resistance, cv. 'Chamgreen' allows for winter cultivation through double cropping and rotation systems in various regions across the country.