Mokpo National University

Automatic Operation Algorithm for Stormwater Pumping Stations Based on Heuristic-Guided Reinforcement Learning

Automated operation of urban stormwater pumping stations is a sequential decision-making problem that must prevent detention-basin overflow during intense rainfall while coordinating pump switching, pump use, and dry-running risk. This study proposes a heuristic-guided reinforcem...

Balancing Structural Ordering and Electrochemical Performance in LiNi0.94Co0.06O2 Cathodes via PVA-Assisted Synthesis

Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes are promising candidates for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries; however, their electrochemical performance is strongly influenced by structural evolution, lithium stoichiometry, interfacial properties, and particle characteristics. In this s...

Young consumers’ subjective perceptions of leggings: implications for product development from Q-methodology study

Purpose This study examines the subjective perceptions of leggings as contemporary fashion items among South Korean women in their twenties. It aims to identify shared perception types and derive exploratory implications for leggings product development and consumer-oriented mark...

Season-dependent phenological responses and implications for co-occurring plants and butterflies under climate anomalies and extreme weather events

Abstract Despite extensive work on climate-driven phenological shifts, research has focused primarily on early-season events, single metrics and gradual shifts in mean climate, limiting insights into phenological responses across the full annual cycle. Using a 17-year dataset (20...

Colloidally Stable P-Type Quantum Dot Ink with an Atomic Layer Deposition Interlayer for High-Detectivity Photodetectors

Solution-processed quantum dot (QD) photodetectors commonly rely on solid-state ligand exchange (SSLE) for the fabrication of conductive films; however, severe volume shrinkage, which induces stress throughout the QD film and generates structural defects and trap states, causes a...

Integrated UHPLC-MS/MS Metabolomics, Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Experimental Validation Reveal the Anti-Inflammatory Mechanisms of Pyrus pyrifolia Peel Extract

Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai has long been utilized in traditional East Asian medicine to treat respiratory disorders, fever, cough, and inflammatory conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of P. pyrifolia. UHPLC-MS/MS analysis...

3-O-Acetylrubiarbonol B induces apoptosis of colorectal cancer cells by activating JNK/p38 MAPK and ROS generation

Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be a significant health issue, claiming millions of lives each year. The challenge is exacerbated by resistance to anticancer treatments, which reduces therapeutic effectiveness and calls for strategies to combat drug-resistant cancer. In this...

Effects of Shading Levels on the Growth, Flowering, Photosynthetic Characteristics, and Spectral Reflectance of Coreanomecon hylomeconoides Nakai

This study investigated the effects of different shading levels (0, 45, 70, and 90% shade) on the growth, flowering, photosynthetic characteristics, and spectral reflectance to determine the optimal light environment in which to cultivate Coreanomecon hylomeconoides.Plant height,...