Fish Species That Could Help Develop Business Opportunities Between Japan And Turkey

This study examines fishery trade flows between Japan and Turkey, in order to identify existing trade patterns and look for potential business opportunities. In 2011, the total fish trade from Japan to Turkey was at its highest value ever, approximately USD 49.6 million; this number represents impressive growth, given that the value in 2000 was just over USD 12 million. Turkey and Japan are each surrounded by water, and both possess rich inland water resources; both countries also have high catching and production capacities. By correctly using these resources and placing even more importance on marketing activities abroad, the exports of both countries can surely rise. According to the information captured during our interviews, pacific salmon, skipjack tuna, sardine, and yellowfin tuna sales may indirectly contribute to the creation of new jobs, by expanding Japan’s trade with Turkey; participants also said that trout, sea bass, sea bream, and mussel sales could expand Turkey’s trade with Japan

Comparison Of Fisheries Sectors Of Japan And Turkey In Production And Trade Opportunities

This study clarifies the changes in the trade of fish-related commodities (FRC) between Turkey and Japan, and discusses the outlook of such trade. Turkey’s ability to adapt to the international food-safety standards enabled it to export primary commodities to the region. Turkey can draw from its EU experience when exporting primary products to Japan. Fisheries trade between Turkey and Japan has increased significantly in the past decade, from just over US$12 million (2,404 tons) in 2000 to more than US$49 million (3,653 tons) in 2011. From our interviews, we found that (1) there are significant fish-related trade opportunities between the two countries; (2) addressing the lack of knowledge or factual information in general is the most important task for increasing such fisheries trade; and (3) communication initiatives such as advertising, exhibitions, and field trips are necessary to increase the countries’ basic understanding of each other’s fisheries sector. In conclusion, detecting and capitalizing on new potential (FRC) (e.g., Atlantic bonito, Pacific saury, and sardine) in accordance with the preference of the market could be a new strategy that would promote further development of trade between the two countries

BIOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF JUDO THROWING TECHNIQUE, UCHIMATA, ESPECIALLY FOR NEWLY DEVELOPED FLAMINGO TECHNIQUE

The Kododan Judo, organized in 1882 in Japan by the late President Jigoro Kano, is a refined version ofthe ancient martial art of jujitsu. Typically when one envisions martial arts, the mental image includes kicks, punches, and other striking techniques. The sport of Judo involves none of these, but does permit the use of throwing techniques, mat work similar to wrestling, strangle holds and joint locks at the elbow. Despite its original role as a martial art, Judo as practiced today is essentially the highest form of wrestling practiced anywhere in the world (Harter & Bates, 1985)

ANALYSIS OF TIMING SKILL OF DROP EXERCISE IN ELITE INDOOR TUG OF WAR ATHLETES

In order to describe the timing skill of the elite athletes of indoor Tug of War, the purpose of this study was to determine the relationships between peak force time (PT) differences and the peak force (PF) exerted by two pullers. The team holding the gold medal record for the World Indoor TOW Championships 2004 participated in this study (N=22). Also eight novice male students participated. Our data revealed that the sum of individual PF in two pullers was 305.9±41.4kgw and PF exerted by the two pullers was 286.3±38.8kgw, which was 93.6% of the sum PF in skilled pullers. There was approximately 6% loss of PF in skilled pair. A correlation coefficient of .926 and a regression equation in the form of Y=64.193X+2.454 (

EXAMINATION OF THE ORIGINAL AWAODORI GUIDANCE WITH THE LAPTOP COMPUTER

The purposes of this study were 1) to introduce the original AWAODORI guidance computer software with the laptop computer to beginner college students and 2) to examine its effect on their motivation. AWAODORI is one of the most famous regional dances in Japan. It is a humorous dance and remains a traditional event of Tokushima, Japan. The reason why we designed the software was to pass this dance from generation to generation using some of the advantages of the modern laptop computer. 16 healthy college students participated in this study and they were divided into two groups. One group using AWAODORI software, the other the AWAODORI guidance video and other supplementary materials. In this study, there was no statistical difference to be found between the two groups indicating that the software may be as equally effective as conventional methods of guidance

TIME ANALYSIS OF SONKYO MOTION IN PROFESSIONAL SUMO-WRESTLERS

The purpose of this study was to investigate the spend time for sonkyo motion in professional sumo-wrestlers. The sumo tournament which held in September 2007 was videotaped. And using this film, the motion time was measured. Moreover 5 motion phases were defined in matches respectively. Results indicated that Yokoduna (the highest ranker) showed the longest motion time in these wrestlers. It is generous that slow speed motion indicates having room to breathe. This may suggest that Yokoduna has the dignity as the highest in rank. Therefore Yokoduna showed this result. However there is no evidence to clarify that thing. It is necessarily to correct more data of motion time in order to clarify the relationship between motion time and rank in further study

Killer cell lectin-like receptor G1 binds three members of the classical cadherin family to inhibit NK cell cytotoxicity

Killer cell lectin-like receptor G1 (KLRG1) is an inhibitory receptor expressed on subsets of natural killer (NK) cells and T cells, for which no endogenous ligands are known. Here, we show that KLRG1 binds three of the classical cadherins (E-, N-, and R-), which are ubiquitously expressed in vertebrates and mediate cell–cell adhesion by homotypic or heterotypic interactions. By expression cloning using the mouse KLRG1 tetramer as a probe, we identified human E-cadherin as a xenogeneic ligand. We also identified a syngeneic interaction between mouse KLRG1 and mouse E-cadherin. Furthermore, we show that KLRG1 binds N- and R-cadherins. Finally, we demonstrate that E-cadherin binding of KLRG1 prevents the lysis of E-cadherin–expressing targets by KLRG1+ NK cells. These results suggest that KLRG1 ligation by E-, N-, or R-cadherins may regulate the cytotoxicity of killer cells to prevent damage to tissues expressing the cadherins

The effect of lunar cycle, tidal condition and wind direction on the catches and profitability of Japanese common squid Todarodes pacificus jigging and trap-net fishing

Jigging with artificial lights (squid jigging) and deploying of large scale trap-net (also known as a set-net in Japan), are the major methods to capture Japanese common squid Todarodes pacificus in western Japan. Squid jigging is a highly selective fishing method. However, it consumes large amount of energy for steaming to the fishing ground and for lighting. In contrast, trap-net fishing requires substantially less energy but its capture efficiency is strongly influenced by its stationary mode of capture. The primary objective of this study was to analyze how various environmental and biological factors such as the lunar cycle, tidal condition, wind direction and squid abundance affect the capture efficiency of squid jigging and trap-net fishing. We analyzed the effect of these factors on squid catch in five Fisheries Cooperative Associations located on four islands in Nagasaki Prefecture, western Japan. Our analysis shows that squid catch in jigging and trap-net fishing is mainly influenced by the lunar cycle but also tide and wind direction play a marked role. In addition, squid abundance significantly affects the catches in trap-net fishing. Recommendations are made to improve the overall profitability of squid fishing by proper choice of the capture method, location and season

BIOMECHANICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF TAKEUMA-WALKING IN WATER

"TAKEUMA" is one of Japanese classic style of playing. Usually it is played on land, but in water, one can easier ambulate with TAKEUMA in water, for buoyancy and resistance force. The purposes of this study were to clarify biomechanical features of TAKEUMA-walking in water and to compare the motion characteristics of skilled TAKEUMA players with those of unskilled. The TAKEUMA-walking motions were recorded both in a water tank and on land. It was revealed that the body inclination to the forward direction would be a key feature of the well-trained TAKEUMA-walking, and even in unskilled subjects the relatively greater forward-inclined posture was preserved in water. It is important to handle and hold a TAKEUMA by using upper limbs, especially forearms, when walking with TAKEUMA in water

Initiation of NALT Organogenesis Is Independent of the IL-7R, LTβR, and NIK Signaling Pathways but Requires the Id2 Gene and CD3−CD4+CD45+ Cells

AbstractInitiation of nasopharyngeal-associated lymphoid tissue (NALT) development is independent of the programmed cytokine cascade necessary for the formation of Peyer's patches (PP) and peripheral lymph nodes (PLN), a cytokine cascade which consists of IL-7R, LTα1β2/LTβR, and NIK. However, the subsequent organization of NALT seems to be controlled by these cytokine signaling cascades since the maturation of NALT structure is generally incomplete in those cytokine cascade-deficient mice. NALT as well as PP and PLN are completely absent in Id2−/− mice. NALT organogenesis is initiated following the adoptive transfer of CD3−CD4+CD45+ cells into Id2−/− mice, constituting direct evidence that CD3−CD4+CD45+ inducer cells can provide an IL-7R-, LTα1β2/LTβR-, and NIK-independent tissue organogenesis pathway for secondary lymphoid tissue development