R2R3-MYB repressor, BrMYB32, regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis in Chinese cabbage.

Anthocyanin-enriched Chinese cabbage has health-enhancing antioxidant properties. Although various regulators of anthocyanin biosynthesis have been identified, the role of individual repressors in this process remains underexplored. This study identifies and characterizes the R2R3-MYB BrMYB32 in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa), which acts as a repressor in anthocyanin biosynthesis.

Predicting the Invasion Risk of the Highly Invasive in Asia under Global Climate Change.

, among the 100 worst invasive weeds worldwide, negatively impacts native biodiversity, agriculture, and natural ecosystems. Global climate change, characterized by rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns, enhances the risk of invasion in Asia, making it crucial to identify high-risk areas for effective management. This study performed species distribution modeling using the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) algorithm to predict the potential introduction and spread of under various climate scenarios based on shared socio-economic pathways (SSP2-4.

Distribution and Ecological Risk of in South Korea.

The number of alien species introduced into South Korea continues to increase over the years. In particular, several plants have been introduced as ornamentals. , which is native to the Americas and Australia, is believed to have been planted as an ornamental aquatic plant called "water primrose" and "primrose".

Food waste biochar for sustainable agricultural use: Effects on soil enzymes, microbial community, lettuce, and earthworms.

This study investigates the effects of food waste biochar (FWB) on the biological properties of soil, including the microbial community structure, enzyme activities, lettuce growth, and earthworm ecotoxicity. This holistic assessment of various soil organisms was used to assess the potential of FWB as a soil amendment strategy. Pot experiments were carried out over a 28-d period using various FWB concentrations in soil (0-3% w/w).

Evaluation of a mixture of livestock wastewater and food waste as a substrate in a continuous-flow microbial electrolysis cell.

While the efficiency of microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) systems has improved remarkably, their application in continuous reactors and wastewater treatment remains poorly understood. This study evaluated the performance of a continuous-flow MEC using livestock wastewater and food waste as substrates. The MEC system achieved a hydrogen production rate of 5.

Effect of the Temperature-Humidity Index on the Productivity of Dairy Cows and the Correlation between the Temperature-Humidity Index and Rumen Temperature Using a Rumen Sensor.

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of high-temperature stress on dairy cow productivity and the correlation between rumen sensors. The data were collected on the temperature, humidity, milk productivity, milk components, blood components, and rumen sensor data from 125 dairy cows during the experimental period (1 May 2020 to 30 October 2020). High-temperature stress of dairy cows was evaluated based on the temperature-humidity index (THI).

Sex ratio and conception rates of fresh/vitrified embryos at different developmental stages by ovum pick up in Hanwoo cows.

Embryo transfer plays a crucial role in enhancing the breeding value of livestock; it has been applied in Hanwoo cattle, which is a popular breed for beef production in Korea. Both -derived (IVD) and -produced (IVP) embryos are used for this purpose; however, IVP embryos have been preferred recently owing to advancements in ovum pick-up (OPU) technology and genomic selection. Despite technological advancements, comprehensive data on large-scale OPU/IVEP/embryo transfer in Hanwoo cows are lacking.

Evaluation of large-scale poultry manure-derived biochar for efficient cadmium removal in zinc smelter wastewater.

Cadmium (Cd), a carcinogen, is released from industrial activities like metal refineries and battery runoff, with significant contamination reported near zinc smelters in Korea. This study addresses the issue using an efficient, economical adsorption process with waste-derived biochar-based adsorbents known for high Cd removal. Poultry manure (PM), typically used as fertilizer, can lead to environmental pollution if mismanaged; therefore, it was pyrolyzed to produce biochar.

Quality characteristics, antioxidant activity, and acrylamide content of lotus root chips prepared using different processing methods.

Lotus root chips were prepared using five different methods (freeze-drying, microwaving, air-frying, oil-frying, and oven-baking), and their quality characteristics, bioactive substance content, and antioxidant activity were determined. The amount of acrylamide generated during manufacturing was determined. The proximate content of the chips varied depending on the manufacturing method.

Meaning of Work-life Balance for Workers With Disabilities.

Background: This article aims to show that work-life balance (WLB) for workers with disabilities can have important meanings that can affect turnover intention and exclusion from the labor market.

Methods: Using the Korean Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled (1st-8th), panel logit models were applied to analyze the effect of WLB on the voluntary turnover intention and behavior of workers with disabilities. WLB types were categorized into four groups (Work-Life Dissatisfaction Group, Only Work Dissatisfaction Group, Only Life Dissatisfaction Group, and Work-Life Balance Group) based on the integration of job satisfaction and life satisfaction.

Experimental Study on Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams by Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix.

In this study, an experiment was conducted to investigate the shear performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened using fabric-reinforced cementitious matrices (FRCM). Four reinforced concrete beams, including a control specimen, were fabricated, and the shear strengthening effect of the FRCM was investigated on eight shear specimens, with the strengthening type and shear reinforcement as key variables. In particular, the digital image correlation (DIC) technique was applied to closely analyze the deformation of reinforced concrete beams subjected to shear forces.

Heat Stress Induces Alterations in Gene Expression of Actin Cytoskeleton and Filament of Cellular Components Causing Gut Disruption in Growing-Finishing Pigs.

We aimed to investigate the impact of heat stress (HS) on the expression of tight junction (TJ) proteins and the interaction between genes affecting intestinal barrier function using transcriptomics in the porcine jejunum. Twenty-four barrows (crossbred Yorkshire × Landrace × Duroc; average initial body weight, 56.71 ± 1.

Harnessing wood bottom ash for efficient arsenic removal from wastewater: Adsorption mechanisms and process optimisation.

This study explored the innovative application of wood bottom ash (WBA) as an adsorbent for arsenic (As) removal from wastewater, focusing on the adsorption mechanism and optimisation of the operational conditions. Comprehensive spectroscopic analyses, including FE-SEM/EDS, BET, XRF, XRD, FT-IR, and XPS, were performed to examine the elemental and mineralogical changes in WBA before and after As adsorption. The study assessed the adsorption kinetics and isotherms, revealing that As adsorption reached equilibrium within 48 h, with a maximum capacity of 121.

Exploring the Relationship between Fundamental Movement Skills and Health-Related Fitness among First and Second Graders in Korea: Implications for Healthy Childhood Development.

This study investigated the relationship between fundamental movement skills (FMSs) and health-related fitness (HRF) among first and second graders in South Korean elementary schools. It aimed to provide foundational data for developing physical education programs tailored to the motor development stages and fitness levels of younger elementary school students. This study utilized secondary data from the physical activity competence evaluation conducted by the Health Physical Activity Institute (HPAI).

Silibinin Mitigates Vanadium-induced Lung Injury the TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB Pathway in Mice.

Background/aim: Silibinin, has been investigated for its potential benefits and mechanisms in addressing vanadium pentoxide (V2O5)-induced pulmonary inflammation. This study explored the anti-inflammatory activity of silibinin and elucidate the mechanisms by which it operates in a mouse model of vanadium-induced lung injury.

Materials And Methods: Eight-week-old male BALB/c mice were exposed to V2O5 to induce lung injury.

Protective Effects of Imatinib on a DSS-induced Colitis Model Through Regulation of Apoptosis and Inflammation.

Background/aim: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by dysregulated immune responses and a multifactorial etiology. While imatinib has demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of immune-related diseases, its potential effects in IBD treatment remain underexplored.

Materials And Methods: This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of imatinib in colitis treatment.

Raepenol™ Cream, a Complex of Natural Compounds, Promotes Wound Healing and Relieves Pruritus .

Background/aim: Skin wound healing is a physiological process restoring the structural and functional integrity of injured skin. During this process, wound management preventing bacterial infection and complications is important for the regeneration of skin layers and adnexa, as well as the protective function of the skin. Therefore, the development of an effective ointment to promote wound healing without complications is beneficial.

Development of a nucleic acid detection method based on the CRISPR-Cas13 for point-of-care testing of bovine viral diarrhea virus-1b.

Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is a single-stranded, positive-sense ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus belonging to the genus of the family. BVD frequently causes economic losses to farmers. Among bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) strains, BVDV-1b is predominant and widespread in Hanwoo calves.

Ethylene oxide suppresses boar sperm function during capacitation.

Ethylene oxide (E.O) is an epoxide compound, and it has been utilized as a sterilizer or production of ether compounds in several industries. Although the toxic effects of E.