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USJI　University Research Report　Vol.56

Keio University

Topic:

Can we build a circular economy in Japan?-Research on Theoretical Analysis and Organizational Analysis that Contributes to the Construction of a Circular Economy-

Researcher:

Eiji Hosoda, Professor, Faculty of Economics

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Link to YouTube  Prof.Hosoda engaged in research to use economic theory to explore how a circular economy can be established in Japan, from both scholarly and policy standpoints. He is now targeting theoretical and organizational analysis to contribute to the establishment of a high-level circular economy, in order to overcome the problems caused by double resource limitations.

Kyoto University

Topic:

The sea roils and life returns

Researcher:

Reiji Masuda, Associate Professor, Field Science Education and Research Center

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The tsunami of 2011 is well remembered in Japan. Some towns have recovered, while others struggle to return to a life that once was. The same is true for ecosystems. In a new study in PLOS ONE(*）, Japanese researchers report how the sea life in different coastal regions of Japan struck by the tsunami have flourished or faltered.
(*）PLOS ONE is the American science magazine which published this research on December 13, 2016.

Kyushu University

Topic:

Spontaneous concern with the epistemic gap between others in 1.5-year-old infants

Researcher:

Kazuhide Hashiya, Associate Professor, Department of Human Sciences/ Faculty of Human-Environment Studies

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Not only responding to direct social actions toward themselves, infants also pay attention to relevant information from third-party interactions…(snip)…The current study aimed to investigate infants’ observation of third-party attentional relationships and whether they influence the infants’ subsequent gaze following…

Ritsumeikan University

Topic:

From psychology to real life:Envisaging the practical application of visual illusions

Researcher:

Akiyoshi Kitaoka, Professor, College of Letters

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The scope of visual illusion research is extremely diverse, ranging from studies of visual illusion of shape (geometrical illusion) to those of color, brightness, completion, and depth. The vast body of knowledge thus accumulated has the potential for application in diverse fields, including medicine, welfare, architecture, transportation, and environmental design…

◆Visit Dr.Kitaoka’s illusion page.

Sophia University

Topic:

Analysis of the Ultraviolet Absorption Cross Sections of Six Isotopomers of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) using 3D Wavepacket Propagation

Researcher:

Shinkoh Nanbu, Professor, Department of Materials and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology

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The loss of nitrous oxide from the atmosphere is very simple, involving photolysis in the stratospheric UV windows (90%);  
In 1997 Yung and Miller presented the “zero point energy” model, which revised our understanding of the role of photolysis in fractionating isotopomers…

The University of Tokyo

Topic:

In pursuit of artificial intelligence with a human mind -Getting to the heart of human-like action with robots and computer models-

Researcher:

Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

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“I was determined to do it precisely because I was told it was impossible.” So says Yasuo Kuniyoshi, professor at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, in a quiet tone. However, the sharp glint in his eye betrays his grand ambition of developing a truly clever artificial intelligence to benefit humankind…

University of Tsukuba

Topic:

Architectural Design Gives Form to People’s Lifestyles

Researcher:

Momoyo Kaijima, Associate Professor, Faculty of Art and Design

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Architectural design involves more than simply designing buildings. An architect brings spaces into reality for people to live in or use in myriad ways.
Her project usually starts with  an interactive communication with residents of the local community.This article introduces her major projects: the renovation of the station-plaza and the recovery of the Tohoku region.

Waseda University

Topic:

Will labor shortages change our current work styles?

Researcher:

Kazuya Ogura, Professor, Faculty of Commerce

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As income disparities widen, conservative forces emerge in various countries, and escalating efforts to reject immigrants and take protectionist measures in international trade are observed. Income gap is a major problem yet difficult to stop due to the complicated and closely entwined world economy. Protectionism, which is easy to advocate, could trigger domestic price hikes, exacerbate economic downturn and increase unemployment…