Kanazawa University

Working conditions, career barriers and perceived equity among neuro-oncology professionals: insights from the Japan society for neuro-oncology (JSNO) gender equality and diversity committee survey

<title>Abstract</title> Background Gender equity, work–life balance, and career development have become important concerns in the medical profession. However, empirical evidence on how neuro-oncology professionals experience working conditions, career barriers, and perceived ineq...

Phase transition in a long-memory log-Gaussian Cox process

We study a stochastic point process with power-law temporal correlations driven by hidden variables. We show that a generalized Merton type model under an exponential-tail asset assumption—obtained by replacing the Gaussian cumulative distribution function with a logistic CDF— to...

Comparative Analysis of Ion and Electron Contributions to Ionospheric Ionization at Auroral and Subauroral Latitudes

Abstract Electron and proton precipitation into the nightside ionosphere is a key process in magnetosphere–ionosphere coupling. Although auroral electron precipitation at –10 keV is traditionally considered the main driver of auroral emissions, recent studies show that keV electr...

Nanoscale Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems for Osteoarthritis: Strategies to Overcome the Skin Barrier

Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a long-term degenerative common complaint characterized by increasingjoint dysfunction, synovial inflammation, and cartilage degradation. While traditionaltherapies, such as oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) and intra-articula...

Supramolecular Polymerization and Morphological Transformation of Dynamic Helical Poly(Phenylacetylene)s via Chain‐End Host–Guest Interactions

ABSTRACT Integration of dynamic helical polymers with supramolecular polymerization offers a promising strategy for constructing adaptive hierarchical chiral materials. However, the transformation of molecular‐level conformational changes in dynamic helical polymers into structur...

Electrochemical Imaging of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Sites at Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Nanosheets

Understanding spatial heterogeneity in catalytic activity is essential for designing efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts. In this study, scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) was employed to directly image local HER activity on transition metal dichal...

Effects of Three Assertion Training Sessions on Schoolchildren’s Assertiveness and Mental Health

As a crucial period for self and identity development, early adolescence may give rise to emotional issues due to inadequate methods of self-expression. Therefore, the development of self-expression during early adolescence may play a significant role in interpersonal relationshi...

DNA methylation changes following rapid maxillary expansion in children

Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is a widely used orthodontic intervention for correcting transverse maxillary deficiencies. By mechanically separating the midpalatal suture, RME improves occlusal relationships and induces tissue repair processes similar to fracture healing. Infla...

Indoleamine 2,3‐Dioxygenase 1 as an Adjunctive Histopathological Marker of Cholangitis Activity in Primary Biliary Cholangitis

ABSTRACT Aim To investigate the expression and clinicopathological significance of indoleamine 2,3‐dioxygenase 1 (IDO‐1) in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), particularly its potential role as an adjunctive histopathological marker for diagnosis in early or atypical cases and as...

Intraspecies genetic diversity and host-associated distribution of Endolimax nana in Sumba Island, Indonesia

Endolimax nana is a common intestinal archamoebid within Evosea (Amoebozoa), alongside genera such as Entamoeba , Iodamoeba , and Mastigamoeba . Despite its frequent colonization of humans, it has received limited attention as a presumed non-pathogenic commensal, and its genetic...

Translation and Validation of the Japanese Version of the Dialysis Patient‐Perceived Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale

BACKGROUND: Regular exercise is recommended for patients undergoing haemodialysis; however, participation rates remain low in Japan. Perceived benefits and barriers are key cognitive determinants of exercise behaviour, yet no validated instrument exists to assess these perception...

Data‐Driven Wave Distribution Function Method Based on Generalization Error Minimization

Abstract Accurately estimating the propagation direction of plasma waves is essential for preserving space infrastructure, as it provides insight into the global spatial distribution of plasma in geospace. This study proposes an improved wave distribution function (WDF) estimatio...