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Studies in Science and Technology
ISSN 2186-4942 · Society for Science and Technology · 338 artikel di indeks
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The nutritional education by posting “POP” displays for national speed skaters through eating in silence and social distancing
Since 2020, the sports world has been subjected to various restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. During mealtimes at training camps, eating in silence and social distancing have been required, resulting in the loss of opportunities for communication between athletes and staff…
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Current status of involuntary musical imagery (earworm) and its psychological and behavioral effects
Involuntary Musical Imagery (IMI), commonly referred to as “earworms,” is a familiar phenomenon experienced by many people; however, previous research has primarily focused on its negative aspects, such as music that is difficult to get out of one’s head or that interferes with concentration. The…
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Design and operational analysis of a three-dimensional urban mobility system for fire evacuation in high-rise buildings
Fire evacuation procedures in high-rise buildings must be designed and implemented with stricter standards than those in ordinary buildings. The basic principles, specific evacuation methods, and new ideas that have emerged in recent years are explained below. The basic rule in case of a fire is…
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Influence of departmental functional characteristics on nursing support for family needs during primary percutaneous coronary intervention for acute coronary syndrome patients
This study aimed to examine the influence of departmental functional characteristics on nursing support for family needs during the primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) process, by comparing practices across three departments: the emergency department (ED), cardiac catheterization…
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Influence of thiol monomers on optical and switching properties of polymer-dispersed liquid crystals
Polymer-dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) were synthesized via the radical photopolymerization of isotropic mixtures comprising a cyanobiphenyl nematic liquid-crystalline mixture and monomers. The optical and switching properties of the PDLCs depended on the polymerization initiators and thiol…
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Associations between physical activity, mental health, and subjective sleep quality in community-dwelling older adults undergoing rehabilitation
This study aimed to identify the factors associated with subjective sleep quality in community-dwelling older adults receiving community rehabilitation services. The Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) was used to categorize the participants into good sleepers (AIS ≤ 3) and poor sleepers (AIS ≥ 4)…
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Insights into heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and pulse rate obtained from physiological data monitoring
Heart failure refers to a condition in which the heart’s pumping function deteriorates, making it unable to send enough blood to the rest of the body. It is necessary to investigate the cause of this phenomenon. It is thought to occur as the final stage of many heart diseases. The following…
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Effect of boiling on antioxidant activity of Sargassum horneri collected from Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sargassum horneri, a brown alga widely distributed along the Japanese coast except for eastern Hokkaido, is increasingly consumed nationwide. When boiled, it turns bright green and develops a characteristic viscous texture. In this study, we compared raw and processed S. horneri harvested from two…
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System design and operational analysis of a three-dimensional urban mobility system for high-rise building clusters
The most novel aspect of this study is to clarify the advantages of a three-dimensional (3D) urban mobility system that connects clusters of high-rise buildings. It is necessary to develop a three-dimensional urban mobility system connecting high-rise buildings due to serious traffic congestion in…
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Mindfulness-based breathing techniques
The aim of this study was to systematically map recent original research on mindfulness-based breathing techniques (MB) using a scoping review approach, with a focus on identifying research trends and gaps. Literature searches were conducted using PubMed and PsycINFO, targeting studies published…
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Current situation and challenges of community-based rehabilitation in depopulated areas
The aim of this study was to clarify the current situation and challenges of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in depopulated areas from the perspective of physicians and to develop a model suited to such contexts. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with physicians and other healthcare…
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Determination of trace selenium content in soil based on methylene blue reduction
Currently used methods for selenium quantification include X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma analysis. However, both methods require expensive equipment, specialized knowledge, making them unsuitable for simple on-site quantification. Therefore, in this study, we…
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Influence of instruction content on operation performance in science experiments
It has been demonstrated that providing instructions during the execution of sports skills can influence performance outcomes. This study aimed to explore the impact of instructions on operational performance in a controlled experimental setting, thereby enhancing our understanding of how different…
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Effects of helping behavior caused by compassion on helper’s psychological status
Helping behavior is intended to increase other people’s well-being without expecting substantive rewards. Although a helper performs helping behavior for the target’s benefit, the behavior also affects the helper. For instance, not only compassionate feelings, but also conformity and norms can…
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Proposal for automatic valet parking using learning function
Automatic valet parking using learning function is proposed in this study. The number plate (vehicle registration plate or license plate) of each vehicle is read using a camera when entering and leaving the parking lot. The entering and leaving date and time of each vehicle can be searched by using…
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A study on cash flow management in medium-sized and small manufacturing companies in Yamagata Prefecture
Since the year 2000, there has been an increasing visibility of proposals and theoretical research on the importance and necessity of cash flow management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The purpose of this paper is to focus on six medium-sized and small manufacturing companies in…
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Photoluminescence characteristics of SiO2-GeO2-R2O (R: Na, K, Rb, and Cs) glasses
This study fabricates 50SiO2・50GeO2 and 50SiO2・(50-x)GeO2・xR2O (R: Na, K, Rb, and Cs, x = 5?40) glasses using the conventional melt-quenching method. Their photoluminescence characteristics were investigated by measuring their emission and excitation spectra. In the case of the 50SiO2・50GeO2 glass…
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Production and characterization of microcapsules consisting of melamine-formaldehyde wall material
Semiconductor integrated circuits use ultra-flat substrates called wafers, in which minute irregularities are eliminated to the utmost limit. To produce such a flat substrate, a polishing technique called chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) is used. In particular, polymeric polishing pads used for…
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Development of VR interface with thermal feedback for fingertip grasping motions
Recently, the advancement of virtual reality (VR) technology has led to its increased utilization in the field of education. Particularly, experimental practices in primary and secondary education play an important role in enhancing students’ interest and understanding. Applying VR technology to…
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Effect of pH on the antibacterial properties of MoO3 and H2MoO4
The high antibacterial activity of MoO3 is thought to be due to a decrease in pH caused by the generation of H3O+ upon contact with water. The antibacterial activity of H2MoO4, WO3, H2WO4, H-type Y zeolite, and H-type modonite zeolite, which are poorly water-soluble powders expected to generate…