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Letter from Frank Chin to Dale [Minami], December 7, 1997
No full textA letter from Frank Chin to Dale [Minami] thanking him for sending a VHS clip for "Michi Day." Chin devotes the bulk of the letter to a proposal for creating a bell, that would be made of pieces of metal from incarceration camps, to celebrate Japanese American redress.These materials are from box 73 and 74 of the Frank Chin Papers. The Frank Chin Papers contain personal and professional correspondence between Frank Chin and Michi Weglyn relating to particular projects on which either author was working as well as files related to the Day of Remembrance Tribute to Michi Weglyn
Minami R. et Okada M. — Formation et évolution des idées sur la population
No full textS. K., T. S. Minami R. et Okada M. — Formation et évolution des idées sur la population. In: Population, 37ᵉ année, n°2, 1982. p. 444
Letter from George H. Hand, Chief Engineer, Rancho San Pedro to re: G. Minami, January 18, 1926
No full textGeneric Salutation. Grants permission to G. Minami to conduct water from a tract not leased by Mr. Nishimoto who is G. Minami's employer. Also grants use to flumes, ditches and other waterways on the same land
Importance of sympathetic activation for the expression of Na+-Ca2+ exchanger in end-stage failing human myocardium
No full textAims In end-stage heart failure, an alteration in the expression of the Na+-Ca2+ exchanger has been reported. Regulation of its expression is largely unknown. We sought to find out whether Na+-Ca2+ exchanger in human heart failure is regulated by sympathetic activation. In addition, since Na+-Ca2+-exchange is electrogenic, we conjectured whether increased expression of Na+-Ca2+ exchanger is associated with an increased incidence of cardiac arrhythmias. Methods and Results Twenty-three patients suffering from end-stage cardiac failure were examined in the hours preceding cardiac transplantation. Plasma levels of norepinephrine, epinephrine, atrial natriuretic peptide, renin activity, aldosterone, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, and TNF-receptors were measured. All parameters were elevated relative to 21 healthy control subjects. As determined by immunoblots, protein levels of the Na+-Ca2+ exchanger were increased by 56% and protein levels of sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca2+-ATPase were decreased by 20% in left ventricles of the explanted failing hearts. A significant correlation between protein and neurohumoral levels was exclusively found for the Na+-Ca2+ exchanger with norepinephrine (r=0(.)64; P=0(.)01). Recent Holter ECGs revealed that patients with sustained or nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (more than three consecutive beats) had significantly higher Na+-Ca2+ exchanger protein and plasma norepinephrine levels than patients with a maximum of two consecutive beats (Na+-Ca2+ exchanger: 109 +/- 10 vs 83 +/- 7, n = 11 each, P<0(.)05; norepinephrine: 1359 +/- 159 vs 656 +/- 88 pg.ml(-1), n = 9 each, P<0(.)001). Conclusions Sympathetic activation may enhance the expression of Na+-Ca2+ exchanger in end-stage heart failure. The data support the hypothesis that increased Na+-Ca2+-exchange could favour malignant ventricular arrhythmias
Relative Abundance Differences of Two Invasive Toad Species on Minami-daito and Kita-daito Islands, Japan
No full textBiological invasions are major threats to global biodiversity, and island ecosystems are especially vulnerable. Many previous studies have reported the presence of invasive species on islands, but relatively few studies have quantified the population status of such species. Furthermore, multiple invasive species are often introduced to the same region or island. In such case, quantifying the relative abundance of each species would provide us with significant insight into their population dynamics and potential species interactions. Rhinella marina and Bufo gargarizans miyakonis were introduced to both Minami-daito and Kita-daito Islands before 1945. Although some studies have reported their invasion and establishment, few studies have quantified their relative abundance. To reveal their relative abundance, we set 5 km line transects and counted the number of each species from 11 to 31 July 2019. We applied generalized linear models to examine the relationship between the number of individuals observed with species and environmental factors. We also applied these models to examine the relationship between the number of individuals observed with island and environmental factors. We found the relative abundance of R. marina was significantly higher than that of B. g. miyakonis on Minami-daito Island. This is the opposite pattern of 30 years ago, suggesting the population dynamics of these invasive toads is unstable on Minami-daito Island. Although B. g. miyakonis was found on both islands, no individual of R. marina was found on Kita-daito Island. The population dynamics may depend on environmental differences between islands and ecological differences between species. Future studies are needed to reveal the potential factors determining the differences in relative abundance between islands and between species.Fujiwara Natural History FoundationTokyo Univ Agr & Technol, Inst Global Innovat Res, 3-5-8 Saiwai Cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 1838509, JapanUNESP Sao Paulo State Univ, Dept Ecol, BR-18610034 Botucatu, SP, BrazilTokyo Univ Agr & Technol, Inst Agr, 3-5-8 Saiwai Cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 1838509, JapanUNESP Sao Paulo State Univ, Dept Ecol, BR-18610034 Botucatu, SP, Brazi
THz emission from intrinsic Josephson junctions in high-Tc superconductors for imaging applications
No full textIn 2007 [1], we have succeeded in observing strong, coherent, and continuous THz emission from a mesa of Bi 2 Sr 2 CaCu 2 O 8+s single crystal with a rectangular dimension of a few hundred micrometers in length, several tens of micrometers in width, and a few micrometers in thickness. Since then, great progress has been made both in understanding the fundamental mechanism of the radiation [2-6] and in practical applications [7-9] . References: [1] L. Ozyuzer, A. E. Koshelev, C. Kuter, N. Gopalsami, Q. Li, M. Tachiki, K. Kadowaki, T. Yamamoto, H. Minami, H. Yamaguchi, T. Tachiki, K. E. Gray, W. –K. Kwok and U. Welp, "Emission of Coherent THz Radiation from Superconductors", Science, 318, 1291 (2007). [2] K. Kadowaki, H. Yamaguchi, K. Kawamata, T. Yamamoto, H. Minami, I. Kakeya, U. Welp, L. Ozyuzer, A. Koshelev, C. Kurter, K. E. Gray and W. –K. Kwok, "Direct Observation of Terahertz Electromagnetic Waves emitted from Intrinsic Josephson Junctions in single crystalline Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+ ", Physica C468, 634-639 (2008). [3] K. Kadowaki M. Tsujimoto, K. Yamaki, T. Yamamoto, T. Kashiwagi, H. Minami, M. Tachiki and R. A. Klemm, "Evidence for Dual- Source Mechanism of Terahertz Radiation from Rectangular Mesas of Single Crystalline Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+ Intrinsic Josephson Junctions", J. Phys. Soc. Jpn. 79, 023703 (2010) [4] M. Tsujimoto, K. Yamaki, K. Deguchi, T. Yamamoto, T. Kashiwagi, H. Minami, M. Tachiki, K. Kadowaki, and R. A. Klemm, "Geometrical Resonance Conditions for THz Radiation from the Intrinsic Josephson Junctions in Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+ ", Phys. Rev. Lett. 105, 037005 (2010). [5] M. Tsujimoto, T. Yamamoto, K. Delfanazari, R. Nakayama, T. Kitamura, M. Sawamura, T. Kashiwagi, H. Minami, M. Tachiki, K. Kadowaki, and R. A. Klemm, "Broadly Tunable Subterahertz Emission from Internal Branches of the Current-Voltage Characteristics of Superconducting Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+ Single Crystals", Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 107006 (2012). [6] T. Kashiwagi, M. Tsujimoto, T. Yamamoto, H. Minami, K. Yamaki, K. Delfanazari, K. Deguchi, N. Orita, T. Koike, R. Nakayama, T. Kitamura, M. Sawamura, S. Hagino, K. Ishida, K. Ivanovic, H. Asai, M. Tachiki, R. A. Klemm, and K. Kadowaki, "High Temperature Superconductor Terahertz Emitters: Fundamental Physics and Applications", Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 51 (2012) 0101113. [7] H. Minami, I. Kakeya, H. Yamaguchi, T. Yamamoto, and K. Kadowaki, "Characteristics of terahertz radiation emitted from the intrinsic Josephson junctions in high-Tc superconductor Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+ ", Appl. Phys. Lett. 95, (2009) 232511. [8] K. Yamaki, M. Tsujimoto, T. Yamamoto, A. Furukawa, T. Kashiwagi, H. Minami, and K. Kadowaki, "High-power terahertz electromagnetic wave emission from high-Tc superconducting Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+ mesa structures", OPTICS EXPRESS 19 (2011) 3193. [9] H. Minami, M. Tsujimoto, T. Kashiwagi, T. Yamamoto, and K. Kadowaki, IEICE Trans. Electron., E95-C, (2012) 347. [10] M. Tsujimoto, H. Minami, K. Delfanazari, M. Sawamura, R. Nakayama, T. Kitamura, T. Yamamoto, T. Kashiwagi, T. Hattori and K. Kadowaki, "Terahertz imaging system using high-Tc superconducting oscillation devices", J. Appl. Phys. 111, (2012) 123111.© 2013 IEEE
sj-docx-1-aei-10.1177_15345084221111338 – Supplemental material for A Teacher Self-Assessment of Culturally Relevant Practice to Inform Educator Professional Development Decisions in MTSS Contexts
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-aei-10.1177_15345084221111338 for A Teacher Self-Assessment of Culturally Relevant Practice to Inform Educator Professional Development Decisions in MTSS Contexts by Lindsay M. Fallon, Sadie C. Cathcart, Austin H. Johnson, Takuya Minami, Breda V. O’Keeffe, Emily R. DeFouw and George Sugai in Assessment for Effective Intervention</p
An ecological momentary assessment analysis of relations among coping, affect, and smoking lapse:
No full textThis study used EMA data from smokers engaged in an earnest attempt to quit smoking to assess complex relations among coping, affect, and smoking. Analyses tested hypotheses about the main effects of coping and both mediators and moderators of coping effects on subsequent outcomes of interest (i.e., affect, coping effort, coping efficacy, and smoking behavior). Results of multilevel models indicated that coping does not improve negative affect within 4 hours of coping efforts, but that coping does improve positive affect and increase the odds of engaging in temptation coping in the short-term. Lapses were more likely to happen when recent coping was reported within 48 hours. None of the putative mediators of coping were predictive of later lapse risk as anticipated. Analyses also revealed that pre-quit coping practice moderated the effects of post-quit coping to deal with stressful events on later affect. Moreover, significant moderating gender effects were also found in these relations.M.S.Includes bibliographical references (p. 53-66)by Haruka Minam
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