Using Conservative Estimation for Conditional Probability instead of Ignoring Infrequent Case

There are several estimators of conditional probability from observed frequencies of features. In this paper, we propose using the lower limit of confidence interval on posterior distribution determined by the observed frequencies to ascertain conditional probability. In our experiments, this method outperformed other popular estimators.Comment: The 2016 International Conference on Advanced Informatics: Concepts, Theory and Application (ICAICTA2016

An Experimental Study on Vortex Breakdown in Straight and Divergent Pipes

Article信州大学工学部紀要 36: 1-10 (1974)departmental bulletin pape

Production of Curium by the Neutron Irradiation of Americium-241

^Am was irradiated by the Japan Material Testing Reactor. The group separation of transuranium elements from fission products and cladding materials were carried out, and then Np, Pu, Am and Cm were isolated by using the ion exchange method. The isotopic ratios of Cm and Am were determined by the α- and γ-ray spectrometry

日本古来の素材や伝統技法・工芸を世界に通じる先染織物のデザインに活用するための基礎研究

　本研究は日本古来の素材や伝統技法・工芸、とりわけ播磨藍、杉原和紙など、兵庫県に古くから育まれてきた素材や技法を調査し、世界に通じる先染綿織物のデザインに活用することを目的とする。兵庫県北播磨の地場産業である播州織は、安価な海外産地との価格競争の中で生産高を激減させている。これは一地場産業の衰退だけに留まらず、北播磨の地域経済や人口の流出に直結する深刻な問題である。　今日、ラグジュアリーファッションの市場では、高感度で高品質なテキスタイルに関心が高まっている。一方、播州織においては、ジャガード織を高度に進歩させたフォトジャガードやカットジャガードなどポテンシャルの高い技術を持ってはいるが、独自の製品開発には至っていない。播州織がラグジュアリー市場の需要に応えるためには、播州織でしか生み出すことができないオリジナル性の高い製品開発が不可欠である。そのためには播州織におけるジャガード織の高度な技術を用い、日本独自の美的価値観「ジャパンクオリティ」をキーワードにオリジナル性の高い、高付加価値な先染綿織物の開発が必要である。兵庫県の伝統的な染色技法や加工技術、日本古来の素材などの調査・研究・実験を行い、播州織産元商社の株式会社丸萬の協力を得て、新たな播州織の開発を試みる基礎研究を行った。This research investigates traditional Japanese materials, techniques, and crafts, especially those of Hyogo Prefecture, such as Harima indigo and Sugihara Washi paper, and the use of those for world-class designs of yarn-dyed cotton fabric. The production of Banshu weaving, which is a local industry of Kita Harima, Hyogo Prefecture, has drastically reduced due to price competition with inexpensive overseas areas of production. This reduction isn’t just a decline in one local industry, but is a serious problem directly linked to the regional economy and the population outflow of North Harima. The interest in stylishness as well as top quality textiles is rising in today’s luxury fashion market. Banshu weaving has considerably technological potential such as photo jacquard and cut jacquard, which are greatly advanced forms of jacquard weaves, but has not developed its own unique products. In order to meet the demands of the luxury market, it is indispensable to develop highly original products that can only be produced in the area. Consequently, we have focused on the development of unique and high value-added yarn-dyed cotton fabric using the advanced technology of Banshu jacquard, in the name of "Japan Quality", which symbolizes Japan\u27s unique aesthetic values. We have conducted research and experiments on traditional dyeing techniques and processing technology in Hyogo, and the ancient materials of Japanese origin, and then conducted basic research with the cooperation of Maruman Co. Ltd., a former trading company of Banshu weaving to develop new Banshu weaves

Research Activities in the Department of Medical Engineering

The Department of Medical Engineering is dedicated to the research and educational activities to fulfill its mission as educating medical professionals in medical engineering under the diploma policy and curriculum policy, that is, "research and education aiming for fostering professionals competent in comprehensive resolving capacity based upon a wide field of knowledge and vision in clinical engineering, which can be attained by wearing the basic knowledge of medical science and engineering." For this reason, the Faculty of the Department of Medical Engineering is composed of the two areas; PhDs in engineering-based clinical medicine, and mainly MDs in medical sciences and clinical medicine. To summarize the research activities at the Department of Medical Engineering, the authors will describe the overview of research activities being performed in the Department of Medical Engineering Fields, by dividing into 1) Research in Biomedical Engineering Fields, and 2) Research in Medical Science and Clinical Engineering Fields

Research Promotion in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Medical Engineering - Appeal and Recommendation to the Colleague -

[Summary] Despite of the severe situations of insufficient money, labor, time, and communication, we want to promote the research activity in our university to the level of major institutions. The first step we propose is to acquire the external research grants from public resources. The specific proposal is described in grant application to increase the probability of successful adoption of the grant from the Ministry of Education and Science of Japan

A comparison of the microstructures, thermal and mechanical properties of pressed and sintered TieCu, TieNi and TieCueNi alloys intended for dental applications

The effect of Ni and Cu on the a/b phase transformation temperature, possible retention of the b-phase, and mechanical properties of Ti, Tie13Cu, Tie4.5Ni and Tie13Cue4.5Ni (compositions in wt. %) alloys were investigated. The alloys were developed using the conventional uniaxial cold press and sintering technique. The thermal properties of the sintered alloys were traced by the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis. The x-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analysis determined phase composition, crystal structures and grain orientations. It has emerged that the Ti e13Cu and Tie13Cue4.5Ni retained the b-Ti phase. The mechanical properties were evaluated under tension with Tie13Cu and Tie4.5Ni possessing high ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and percentage elongation (%El) than the Tie13Cu-4.5Ni alloy. Although all the alloys have revealed the presence of porosity, its effect on mechanical properties was more on the Tie13Cue4.5Ni alloy. While the mechanical properties of Tie13Cu-4.5Ni alloy were inferior due to extensive porosity, those of Ti, Tie13Cu and Ti e4.5Ni allow them to be classified as Type 3 and Type 4 dental alloys, respectively, proving that the conventional powder metallurgy process has potential to be used as a processing technique for TieCubased dental alloys