The formation of the Warrior’s Status based on a review of the Hojyo-Ryu Heiho Series

[EN] Various Japanese budo have evolved into their modern form since the Meiji period (1868–1912)

Watershed algorithm for moving object extraction considering energy minimization by snakes

金沢大学理工研究域電子情報学系MPEG-4, which is a video coding standard, supports object-based functionalities for high efficiency coding. MPEG-7, a multimedia content description interface, handles the object data in, for example, retrieval and/or editing systems. Therefore, extraction of semantic video objects is an indispensable tool that benefits these newly developed schemes. In the present paper, we propose a technique that extracts the shape of moving objects by combining snakes and watershed algorithm. The proposed method comprises two steps. In the first step, snakes extract contours of moving objects as a result of the minimization of an energy function. In the second step, the conditional watershed algorithm extracts contours from a topographical surface including a new function term. This function term is introduced to improve the estimated contours considering boundaries of moving objects obtained by snakes. The efficiency of the proposed approach in moving object extraction is demonstrated through computer simulations. © 2007 IEEE

Moving object extraction by watershed algorithm considering energy minimization

金沢大学大学院自然科学研究科情報システムMPEG-4, which is a video coding standard, supports object-based functionalities for high efficiency coding. MPEG-7, a multimedia content description interface, handles the object data in, for example, retrieval and/or editing systems. Therefore, extraction of semantic video objects is an indispensable tool that benefits these newly developed schemes. In the present paper, we propose a technique that extracts the shape of moving objects by combining snakes and watershed algorithm. The proposed method comprises two steps. In the first step, snakes extract contours of moving objects as a result of the minimization of an energy function. In the second step, the conditional watershed algorithm extracts contours from a topographical surface including a new function term. This function term is introduced to improve the estimated contours considering boundaries of moving objects obtained by snakes. The efficiency of the proposed approach in moving object extraction is demonstrated through computer simulations. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007

Two-Dimensional Band Dispersion of Ultra-Flat Hexagonal Bismuthene Grown on Ag(111) Bulk and Quantum-Well Films

Two-dimensional band dispersion of (2$\times$2) superstructure with Bi grown on Ag(111), which has been urged as an ultraflat hexagonal bismuthene, is investigated using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES). The (2$\times$2)-Bi superstructure can be grown on the Ag(111) surface at low temperatures; it transforms into a surface alloy with a ($\sqrt{3}\times\sqrt{3}$) superstructure at 300 K. ARPES measurements reveal the consistency with the band structure of ultraflat bismuthene in previous reports. The band structure of (2$\times$2)-Bi surface remains unchanged with decreasing Ag layer thickness, indicating the limited penetration of Bi p-orbitals into the Ag layer.Comment: 6 pages, 4 figure

Quantifying physical insights cooperatively with exhaustive search for Bayesian spectroscopy of X-ray photoelectron spectra

We analyzed the X-ray photoemission spectra (XPS) of carbon 1s states in graphene and oxygen-intercalated graphene grown on SiC(0001) using Bayesian spectroscopy. To realize highly accurate spectral decomposition of the XPS spectra, we proposed a framework for discovering physical constraints from the absence of prior quantified physical knowledge, in which we designed the prior probabilities based on the found constraints and the physically required conditions. This suppresses the exchange of peak components during replica exchange Monte Carlo iterations and makes possible to decompose XPS in the case where a reliable structure model or a presumable number of components is not known. As a result, we have successfully decomposed XPS of one monolayer (1ML), two monolayers (2ML), and quasi-freestanding 2ML (qfs-2ML) graphene samples deposited on SiC substrates with the meV order precision of the binding energy, in which the posterior probability distributions of the binding energies were obtained distinguishably between the different components of buffer layer even though they are observed as hump and shoulder structures because of their overlapping

Recovery of Cryo-injured Rabbit Urethras by Biofabricated C-shaped Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Cell Structures

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Pathways Involving Beta-3 Adrenergic Receptors Modulate Cold Stress-Induced Detrusor Overactivity in Conscious Rats

ObjectiveTo investigate pathways involving beta-3 adrenergic receptors (ARs) in detrusor overactivity induced by cold stress, we determined if the beta-3 AR agonist CL316243 could modulate the cold stress-induced detrusor overactivity in normal rats. MethodsTwodays prior to cystometric investigations, the bladders of 10-week-old female Sprague-Dawley rats were cannulated. Cystometric measurements of the unanesthetized, unrestricted rats were taken to estimate baseline values at room temperature (RT, 272 degrees C) for 20min. They were then intravenously administered vehicle, 0.1, or 1.0mg/kg CL316243 (n=6 in each group). Fiveminutes after the treatments, they were gently and quickly transferred to the low temperature (LT, 42 degrees C) room for 40min where the cystometric measurements were again made. Afterward, the rats were returned to RT for final cystometric measurements. The cystometric effects of CL316243 were also measured at RT (n=6 in each group). ResultsAt RT, both low and high dose of CL316243 decreased basal and micturition pressure while the high dose (1.0mg/kg) significantly increased voiding interval and bladder capacity. During LT exposure, the high dose of CL316243 partially reduced cold stress-induced detrusor overactivity characterized by increased basal pressure and urinary frequency. The high drug dose also significantly inhibited the decreases of both voiding interval and bladder capacity compared to the vehicle- and low dose (0.1mg/kg)-treated rats. ConclusionA high dose of the beta-3 agonist CL316243 could modulate cold stress-induced detrusor overactivity. Therefore, one of the mechanisms in cold stress-induced detrusor overactivity includes a pathway involving beta-3 ARs.ArticleLUTS-LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS.7(1):50-55(2014)journal articl

A study of a karate trial teaching class in a teacher training course − based on students’ formative assessment

[EN] The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a karate trial teaching class in an initial teacher training course, through students’ formative assessment. It involved two case studies of trial teaching classes of karate and that of two other activities, taught by the students of an initial teacher training course. The results were assessed using the Students’ Formative Assessment of Physical Education (P.E.) Classes scale. Results showed significant differences between groups in “New discovery” (p<.05) and a trend toward statistical significance in “Skill growth”, “Fun Exercise” and “Learning friendly” (p<.10) based on the classes provided by karate and other teaching materials. This implies that karate might have different acute effects on students’ learning process in the context of school-level physical education

Combined treatment with β3-adrenergic receptor agonist and a muscarinic receptor antagonist inhibits detrusor overactivity induced by cold stress in spontaneously hypertensive rats

AimsThis study determined if combined treatment with the muscarinic receptor (MR) antagonist solifenacin and the (3)-adrenergic receptor (AR) agonist mirabegron could inhibit detrusor overactivity induced by cold stress in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). MethodsThirty-two female 10-week-old SHRs were fed an 8% NaCl-supplemented diet for 4 weeks. Cystometric measurements of the unanesthetized, unrestricted rats were performed at room temperature (RT, 272 degrees C) for 20min. The rats were then intravenously administered vehicle, 0.1mg/kg solifenacin alone, 0.1mg/kg mirabegron alone, or the combination of 0.1mg/kg mirabegron and 0.1mg/kg solifenacin (n=8 each group). Five minutes later, the treated rats were exposed to low temperature (LT, 42 degrees C) for 40min. Finally, the rats were returned to RT. After the cystometric investigations, the (3)-ARs and M-3-MRs expressed within the urinary bladders were analyzed. ResultsJust after transfer from RT to LT, vehicle-, solifenacin-, and mirabegron-treated SHRs exhibited detrusor overactivity that significantly decreased voiding interval and bladder capacity. However, treatment with the combination of solifenacin and mirabegron partially inhibited the cold stress-induced detrusor overactivity patterns. The decreases of voiding interval and bladder capacity in the combination-treated rats were significantly inhibited compared to other groups. Within the urinary bladders, there were no differences between expression levels of M-3-MR and (3)-AR mRNA. The tissue distribution of M-3-MRs was similar to that of the (3)-ARs. ConclusionsThis study suggested that the combination of solifenacin and mirabegron act synergistically to inhibit the cold stress-induced detrusor overactivity in SHRs. Neurourol. Urodynam. 36:1026-1033, 2017. (c) 2016 The Authors. Neurourology and Urodynamics Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.ArticleNEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS.36(4):1026-1033(2016)journal articl