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Empirical Study on the Settlement of Migrants with professional qualifications
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Genomic Analysis of the Locust Bean (Ceratonia siliqua) and Bioprocess Development for the Production of Thickening Polysaccharides through Cell Culture Graduate
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A Study of the Implementation of the Ramsar Convention by Local Governments: Focusing on Local Government Plans and Wetland City Accreditation of the Ramsar Convention
Get PDFThis paper examines the role of local governments in the implementation of the Ramsar Convention in Japan, focusing on local government plans and the Wetland City Accreditation of the Ramsar Convention. The Ramsar Convention, adopted in 1971, aims to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands, which provide critical ecosystem services. In Japan, the convention is primarily implemented through national legislation such as the Natural Parks Act and the Act on the Protection and Management of Wildlife, and the Optimization of Hunting. However, these laws mainly focus on physical protection and regulation, lacking comprehensive frameworks for promoting wise use and community engagement (CEPA). To address these gaps, some local governments have developed independent plans directly linked to the Ramsar Convention, without relying on national legislation. These plans vary widely in scope and effectiveness, reflecting local conditions and priorities. Additionally, the Wetland City Accreditation, established in 2015, aims to encourage local governments to strengthen their conservation efforts by providing international recognition. This paper analyzes the contents and significance of these local government plans and the accreditation system, highlighting their complementary roles in supporting the convention's implementation. The study finds that while these mechanisms can enhance the effectiveness of the Ramsar Convention implementation, challenges remain, including disparities in plan quality and the need for standardized evaluation criteria. The paper concludes with recommendations for improving these systems to ensure more consistent and impactful wetland conservation at the local level, emphasizing the critical role of local governments as primary actors in achieving the convention's goals.departmental bulletin pape
A Narrative Review on Career Plateau Among Mid-Career Nurses
Get PDFThis study aimed to clarify the phenomenon of the career plateau in mid-career nurses, its constituent concepts, influencing factors, and progress after the plateau and evaluate career support for mid-career nurses to overcome career plateaus. This study collected data from the following databases: web version of the Japan Medical Abstracts Society, CINAHL, and Medline. We also conducted a literature search for reports published from 2000 to 2023 using the keywords "mid-career nurse" and "career plateau.” The constituent concepts of career plateau in mid-career nurses were shown to be "low self-esteem," "confusion about identity," "being stuck," "lack of confidence or feeling of inadequacy in work or duties," "low motivation," "anxiety or difficulties when transferring," "anxiety about promotion," "feeling of inadequacy due to promotion," and "stagnation of job satisfaction." Individual and organizational factors were found to influence the career plateau of mid-career nurses. Individual factors were shown to be "age," "psychological anxiety due to life events," "weight of responsibility," "pride as a nurse," "desire for promotion," "independent career development," and "deepening of expertise." The relevant organizational factors that were identified included "large number of nursing managers and certified nurses," "setting career goals," "lack of stimulation within the same department," "human relationships with superiors," "opportunities for promotion," "career counseling department," "work environment," and "education and training." We found that the paths of mid-career nurses who had overcome the career plateau were associated with "looking for an opportunity to take the next step," "break away from the status quo," "maintain the status quo," and "escape reality." Notably, the career plateau of mid-career nurses occurs because of factors such as decreased self-esteem, work monotony, and decreased opportunities for promotion. However, it is important for career development to not simply view the career plateau as stagnation but also as a turning point in self-growth, set proactive goals, and develop a positive career.departmental bulletin pape
Regional Policy Trends in Japan since 2010s Focusing on the Positioning of Regional Resources in Disaster Reconstruction Policies after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Regional Revitalization Policies
Get PDFThis paper reports on the trends in Japan's regional policies since 2010s, focusing on disaster reconstruction policies after the Great East Japan Earthquake and regional revitalization policies. It also touches on the allocation of regional resources.
Japan currently faces a declining population, a declining birthrate, and an aging population. Additionally, sustainable regional development is becoming even more important. Various issues have become apparent against these issues, and it has long been necessary to develop initiatives that take advantage of the individual characteristics of each region. Furthermore, in the face of a decrease in tax revenues due to a declining population, utilizing limited resources for sustainable regional development is a vital role given to regional policy. Under such circumstances, the importance of "regional resources" has been rediscovered in the context of regional development. “Regional resources” is a term and concept that is generalized in areas related to the development of specific policies, and is utilized in several ways.
This study was based primarily on a review of publicly available administrative materials and previous research.
In the recovery and reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake, based on past disasters, "local and community-led reconstruction" has been proposed. In the process, initiatives that utilize local resources such as natural and cultural resources have been created in various quarters and policies that support them can be found. This study confirms that “regional resources” was included as a specific term for the positioning of regional resources in the process of regional revitalization from the latter’s second phase. Furthermore, it found that the term “regional resources” has been used as a broad concept based on the allocation of resources for high added value and creation of industries, but also has social effects such as endogenous development and enhancing the region’s appeal.departmental bulletin pape
The Reality of Migration to a Rural Location with Altruistic Motives as the Beginning Narratives from Two Experienced Disaster Volunteers in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture
Get PDFThis paper reports on how people who experienced disaster volunteer activities after the Great East Japan Earthquake in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture and subsequently moved to Kesennuma City decided to make this move.
During the recovery and reconstruction following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, there was an outflow of people from the affected areas due to the effects on the industries that provided their livelihoods, difficulties in securing a place to live due to depopulation in coastal areas, and temporary housing in many cases becoming permanent. As a result, population decline accelerated in the affected areas. Meanwhile, a phenomenon that garnered attention is “people moving to disaster-stricken areas,” which goes against the aforementioned trend. The life stories of these movers, who gained their impetus from disaster volunteer work and other reconstruction support activities, have become symbolic, and concrete examples have been actively shared by the mass media.
For this study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with two people who decided to move to Kesennuma City after visiting from other prefectures and municipalities after the Great East Japan Earthquake and participating in disaster volunteer activities. The interviews explored their life stories chronologically, starting from before their participation in disaster volunteer activities in Kesennuma City.
The interview findings indicated that both people decided to participate in disaster volunteer activities based on the vague assumption that “there are people in need of help.” This is a new element that is difficult to classify based on previous studies that examined motivations to participate in disaster volunteering; however, even if the recipients are not clearly defined, it should be possible to frame this as an “altruistic motivation” in the sense of wanting to make a contribution to others.departmental bulletin pape
“Anxiety and Challenges Related to Fundamental Nursing Skills Acquisition Among Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic”
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This study aimed to clarify the anxiety regarding the acquisition of basic nursing skills among nursing students who were affected by infection prevention measures and changes in class formats due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
[Methods]
A total of 59 items covered in the specialized course "Basic Nursing Skills" at Junior College A were analyzed to assess students' anxiety about mastering these skills. In addition, qualitative data were collected through students' free-text responses to the questions: "What makes you anxious about mastering basic nursing skills?" and "Why are you anxious about mastering basic nursing skills?" The qualitative data were analyzed using an inductive qualitative approach.
[Results]
More than 50% of the students reported feeling "anxious" about acquiring skills in eight specific items. The qualitative data yielded 610 codes, which were further organized into 25 subcategories and 4 overarching categories.
[Conclusion]
Although third-year students, who experienced the greatest restrictions on on-site training and exercises, showed higher anxiety levels in only two items, it cannot be concluded that the lack of on-site experience was the sole contributing factor. Nonetheless, the qualitative data revealed the students' genuine anxiety regarding their ability to master basic nursing skills, reflecting the impact of restricted clinical training opportunities.departmental bulletin pape
A Study on Construction Management System Using Control Indicators from Video Analysis of Construction Sites
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Changes in Street Network Structures Before and After the Great East Japan Earthquake: A Space Syntax-Based Comparison between Onagawa Town and Rikuzentakata City
Get PDFThis study analyzes changes in street network structures in Onagawa Town and Rikuzentakata City, two municipalities that were severely affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, using a quantitative approach based on Space Syntax theory. Using road centerline data from 2006 and 2020, Segment Angular Analysis was performed with software called "depthmapX" to calculate the normalized angular integration (NAIN) and normalized angular choice (NACH) for each street segment. These values, representing spatial centrality and through-movement potential, respectively, were visualized through distribution maps and Star Models, enabling a comparative assessment of the spatial characteristics before and after the disaster.
In Onagawa, the network shifted from dependence on a few major roads to a more balanced and centralized structure, reflecting a compact reconstruction plan centered on JR Onagawa station. In Rikuzentakata, large-scale land development and the construction of multiple arterial roads led to a more dispersed but accessible network. Notably, both municipalities exhibited a decline in NACH values, suggesting planning measures aimed at disaster resilience, such as ensuring multiple evacuation routes in a ria-type coastal topography. Conversely, the differing NAIN trends highlight distinct planning strategies: Onagawa favored compact, centralized development, whereas Rikuzentakata pursued broader urban zones linked by major arterial roads.
This study demonstrates that changes in street network structures can reveal the spatial outcomes of post-disaster urban planning. These findings suggest that Space Syntax-based analysis offers a valuable tool for understanding regional differences in reconstruction and can aid in designing resilient, locally appropriate urban forms in future recovery efforts.departmental bulletin pape
The reality of overseas supplementary school operations: Considerations on a questionnaire survey that considers income and expenditure
Get PDFSupplementary schools established overseas have been increasing annually and there were 242 schools in 2024. Each school runs its own operation with tuition fees as its main source of income, but the details of their operations have not been made public.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the actual status of operations and financial situation of overseas supplementary schools using the results of a questionnaire survey. The survey was sent via email to 200 schools in 2017, and 54 schools all regions filled out the online questionnaire form.
When we looked into the changes in the total number of children/students over the five years from 2012, we found that 11 schools were experiencing a decrease. In addition, when we looked into the percentage of locally employed teachers who were eligible for government subsidies, we found that the overall average was only about 60%. When we looked at the financial situation for 2016, we found that 13 schools were in the red, 25 schools reached breakeven, and 16 schools were in the black.
The results of this survey revealed that there are supplementary schools that are finding it difficult to continue operating stably.departmental bulletin pape