Different Filling Patterns of the Choriocapillaris in Fluorescein and Indocyanine Green Angiography in Primate Eyes Under Elevated Intraocular Pressure

学記番号：医博甲1662

A Study of Basic 3D Visualization Architecture for Network Operation and Management Tools

Recently, network operation tools using 3D visualization technologies have become more and more important. Generally, 3D visualized network operation tools are useful for computer network management or operation. However, a development of 3D visualized network operation tools requires advanced technical skills and highly cost. On the other hand, 3D computer graphics technologies become more familiar in recent years because of that computer hardwares and softwares are rapidly growing and obtain high performance. In this research, we have developed basic architecture of 3D visualization system for network operation and management tools, by using an open source 3DCG software ``Blender'' and a programming language ``Python``. In this paper, we explain details, results of evaluation and efficiency of the proposed architecture

A Pilot Study of Emotions of Writing in L2: Unpacking the Felt Sense of an EFL Writer

This study explores one EFL writer’s emotional aspects towards writing in second language (L2) through verbalizing her felt sense using the Thinking at the Edge (TAE) approach. Data collected include the participant’s autobiography of learning English, TAE-based reflective worksheets, and an individual interview. To analyze the data, thematic analysis (Boyatzis, 1998) in a qualitative method was employed. The findings reveal that the participant showed difficulty in expressing herself clearly in English and remained apprehensive about using English words and expressions properly. However, she realized the importance of English writing, which has promoted her creating a sense of confidence and writing proficiency. This study indicates that the findings obtained by the TAE approach will enhance the importance of seeking learners’ psychological engagement with writing in L2 in a qualitative manner

教員養成を教員需要減少から考える

The Ikuei university opened in April, Heisei 30 as a Faculty of Education. There is a big problem as a university that tackles teacher training. Students who wanted to become elementary school teachers entered the school, but some students who entered without being firmly conscious of being an elementary school teacher, because it was a new university, so I did not have any particular awareness of what to do especially Some students admitted to school. However, it is to study and develop students’ qualities and abilities that students must learn before graduation, university clear objectives, contents to be tackled by planning, and so on. Given the current state of elementary school workplaces, it is necessary to raise the qualities and abilities of students wishing for teachers, to graduate with the ability to acquire the necessary abilities as teachers. The teacher training course of the university has a role to send higher quality faculty to society. However, it is important to anticipate that harsh circumstances will arise for conditions adopted by teachers, such as a decrease in the number of children due to the declining birthrate, a decrease in schools, and so forth. One of them is to closely cooperate with primary schools. Improve teaching practice, improve motivation to become a teacher and graduate as a teacher with immediate fighting power. We must make an effort to build a solid position as a useful presence for the educational site

ヘキサナール刺激でドーパミンを放出した PC12 細胞のドーパミンの再蓄積作用

　すべての食品に匂い（香り）がある．食品に含まれる匂い（香り）物質は，食品中の栄養素と同様に体内に取り込まれ，生理作用を示すと考えている． ヘキサナールは炭素数6 の直鎖アルデヒドであり，植物特有の新鮮な香りを構成している物質の1 つである． これまでに，私たちは，ヘキサナールがラット脳線条体切片及びラット副腎褐色細胞腫（PC12）細胞からのドーパミン放出を促進することを報告している． 　ドーパミンを放出した細胞は，次の刺激に応答するために，細胞内にドーパミンを再蓄積する必要がある． 本研究では，ヘキサナール刺激によりドーパミンを放出した PC12 細胞のドーパミン再蓄積について検討した． ヘキサナール刺激を受けた PC12 細胞内のドーパミン量は，1 時間で，刺激を受けていない細胞と同程度まで回復した． ドーパミンの再蓄積は，ノルアドレナリン及びセロトニン再取込み阻害薬であるイミプラミンにより阻害された． しかし，ドーパミンの前駆体であるチロシンによる有意な影響は検出されなかった．すなわち，ヘキサナール刺激後の PC12 細胞内へのドーパミンの再蓄積には，新たなドーパミン合成よりも，イミプラミンが作用するモノアミン輸送体による再取込みが関与することが示唆された． 生体においても，血流中のヘキサナール濃度が減少すれば，ドーパミンを放出した細胞内にドーパミンが再蓄積されると考えられる． 　All foods comprise odor compounds, which enter the body together with nutrients.　Odor compounds that enter the body may cause physiological effects. 　n-Hexanal (hexanal) is a straight-chain, six-carbon aldehyde that imparts a fresh plant flavor.　Previously, we reported that hexanal directly stimulates dopamine release from rat striatal slices or rat pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells.　These cells reaccumulate dopamine and then release it again in response to the next signal.　In the current investigation, I studied dopamine reaccumulation into PC12 cells that released dopamine after stimulation by hexanal.　PC12 cells were first stimulated with hexanal to release dopamine.　The extracellular fluid was then harvested, the dopamine concentration in the fluid was measured, and added to new Krebs-Ringers HEPES buffer (KRH) and incubated.　Dopamine was reaccumulated within 1 h by the PC12 cells immersed in the KRH.　Reaccumulation of dopamine was prevented by imipramine, a monoamine reuptake inhibitor in the extracellular fluid.　Tyrosine, a precursor of dopamine, did not have a significant effect on dopamine reaccumulation. 　Results of this study suggest that dopamine reuptake by monoamine transporters, rather than new dopamine synthesis, is responsible for dopamine reaccumulation into PC12 cells that had released dopamine in response to hexanal. 　Based on this research, I conclude that dopamine was released when the concentration of odor compounds in the blood reached a sufficient level and that dopamine reaccumulation into cells was triggered when the concentration of odor compounds in the blood decreased

CNS high-grade neuroepithelial tumor with BCOR internal tandem duplication: a comparison with its counterparts in the kidney and soft tissue

学位記番号:医博甲173

Does successful rotator cuff repair improve muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration of the rotator cuff? A retrospective magnetic resonance imaging study performed shortly after surgery as a reference.

学位記番号：医博甲173

Potential pitfalls of a fiducial marker matching technique carbon-ion radiotherapy for lung cancer

学位記番号：医博甲168

Mental and physical effects of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake on School Children, and Health Support initiatives by YogoTeachers: Findings from a survey of high school yogo teachers 5 years after the disaster

Objective: To clarify the current mental and physical state of students 5 years after experiencing the Great East Japan earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident, and to shed light on the practical initiatives and issues faced by yogo teachers in supporting students’ health. Method: In May 2016, we conducted a mail-based questionnaire of yogo teachers at 15 prefectural high schools in Soma District and Futaba District (collectively, “Soso”) in Fukushima Prefecture, one of the areas most heavily affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident.　The questionnaire focused on (1) health and school life of students; and (2) current initiatives and issues faced by yogo teachers in supporting student health. Results: We received responses from 8 of the 15 high school yogo teachers surveyed (response rate: 53.3％).Six yogo teachers (75％) responded that the “students are calm.” However, 6 yogo teachers (75％) recognized a tendency among students towards weight gain and obesity, as well as reduced physical stamina and sporting ability, while 4 yogo teachers (50％) indicated that some students were anxious about their future and career path, and were receiving personal support from the school counselor.　The yogo teachers provided support to students while attempting to ascertain their mental and physical well-being through greater health monitoring and questionnaires, and while coordinating with the school physician and counselor. Conclusion: Five years after the earthquake, high school students in the Soso district are now leading a more relaxed school life, but still feel anxious about their future health and career path due to lingering concerns about radiation, highlighting the need for long-term support by yogo teachers

Clinical effect of long-term administration of tolvaptan in patients with heart failure and chronic kidney disease

学位記番号：医博甲172