Kanto Gakuin University

Failure mechanism of a small vertical pier under post-typhoon wind-wave forcing

This study investigated the failure process and major contributing factors of the north pier at Hongdo, located off the southwestern coast of Korea, which has experienced repeated damage and a history of repair and reinforcement. The 2016 damage event was selected for detailed an...

Epidemiology of macular dystrophy in Japan (2011–2020): a nationwide population-based study

Abstract Purpose To describe the characteristics and prevalence of macular dystrophy using a comprehensive national claims database in Japan. Study design Population-based retrospective study using a nationwide claims database. Methods Approximately 126 million individuals covere...

WHEN DO BOUNDARY SPANNERS TRANSFER AND CREATE KNOWLEDGE?: THE ROLE OF NETWORK CENTRALITY

Innovation requires not only the exploitation of existing knowledge but also the exploration of new knowledge across organisational boundaries. However, when firms differentiate their research and development (R&D) organisations and different norms are consequently formed, invent...

Molecular dynamics study on anisotropic water cluster formation in polyethylene: A fundamental perspective on water tree initiation

The microscopic mechanisms of water tree inception in polymeric insulating materials remain a critical challenge for high-voltage engineering. In this study, molecular dynamics simulations were employed to investigate the structural and kinetic responses of water nanoclusters in...