The Role of Migration in Maintaining the Transmission of Avian Influenza in Waterfowl: A Multisite Multispecies Transmission Model along East Asian-Australian Flyway by Akira Endo, Hiroshi Nishiura

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Spatiotemporal analysis of drought patterns and trends across Africa: a multi-scale SPEI approach (1960–2018) by Akinwale T. Ogunrinde, Paul Adigun, Xian Xue, Dairaku Koji, Qiqi Jing

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Life support technology of beach glamping using renewable energy of sea waves by V. V. Mironov, Yu. A. Ivanyushin, D. A. Suglobov, D. V. Mironov, L. I. Maksimov

“…The coastal zone of the Sea of Japan is a promising territory in the case of seasonal operation of facilities with the proposed technology. …”
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An Accurate Electrical and Thermal Co-Simulation Framework for Modeling High-Temperature DC and Pulsed I - V Characteristics of GaN HEMTs by Yicong Dong, Eiji Yagyu, Takashi Matsuda, Koon Hoo Teo, Chungwei Lin, Shaloo Rakheja

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Suitability assessment for handling methods of municipal solid waste by B. Seng, T. Fujiwara, B. Seng

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The Impact of Nickel Mining on Soil Properties and Growth of Two Fast-Growing Tropical Trees Species by Ricksy Prematuri, Maman Turjaman, Takumi Sato, Keitaro Tawaraya

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Single-Use Flexible Bronchoscope in Facilitating Endobronchial Valve Treatment in Severe Emphysema by Sakaguchi T, Slebos DJ

“…Tadashi Sakaguchi,1,2 Dirk-Jan Slebos2,3 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, Matsusaka, Mie, Japan; 2Department of Pulmonary Diseases, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; 3Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the NetherlandsCorrespondence: Tadashi Sakaguchi, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Matsusaka Municipal Hospital, 1550, Tonomachi, Matsusaka, Mie, 515-0073, Japan, Tel +81 598 23 1515, Email iwbd0524@yahoo.co.jpAbstract: Ensuring proper placement of one-way endobronchial valves is a vital step in achieving successful bronchoscopic lung volume reduction. …”
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Environmentally Friendly Antifouling Metabolites from Red Sea Organisms by Sultan Semran Al-Lihaibi, Ahmed Abdel-Lateff, Walied Mohamed Alarif, Hajer Saeed Alorfi, Yasuyuki Nogata, Tatsufumi Okino

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Longitudinal Change in Peripheral Anterior Chamber Depth of Eyes with Angle Closure after Laser Iridotomy by Toshie Furuya, Kenji Kashiwagi

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Unleashing the beast: the impact of big data and data analytics on the auditing profession—Evidence from a developing country by Ahmed S. Abdelwahed, Ahmad A. Abu-Musa, Hebatallah A. Badawy, Hosam Moubarak

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Common-Mode Impedance Stabilizing Device Applied to the Output of Railroad Traction Inverters in the Evaluation of Conductive Emissions by Satoru Hatsukade, Keiji Wada

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Formation of a zirconium oxide crystal nucleus in the initial nucleation stage in aluminosilicate glass investigated by X-ray multiscale analysis by Yohei Onodera, Yasuyuki Takimoto, Hiroyuki Hijiya, Qing Li, Hiroo Tajiri, Toshiaki Ina, Shinji Kohara

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QCM Analysis for Two-Step Adsorption of Albumin and Fibronectin on Zirconia Surface by Masatsugu Hirota, Tohru Hayakawa

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A Study on Seismic Isolation of Shield Tunnel Using Quasi-Static Finite Element Method by Can Li, Weizhong Chen, Wusheng Zhao, Takeyasu Suzuki, Yoshihiro Shishikura

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Mid‐Latitude Study of Ionospheric Variation Over Iran Associated With Equatorial Ionization Anomaly (EIA), and Artificial Neural Networks Model Development by M. Vazifehkhah Hafteh, A. Mahmoudian, A. Yoshikawa, K. Girgis

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Inequitable distribution of risks associated with occupational heat exposure driven by trade by Meng Li, Bo Meng, Yong Geng, Fan Tong, Yuning Gao, Norihiko Yamano, Sunghun Lim, Joaquim Guilhoto, Kimiko Uno, Xiaohong Chen

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Development of self-assessment scale of Public health nursing Art to enhance “Strength of Community” (PASC) by Miho Tanaka, Reiko Okamoto, Keiko Koide, Misaki Kiya

“…Abstract Background In recent years, health needs have become more complex and serious in Japan, and technologies that enhance local strengths to solve problems are essential. …”
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Electric Discharge-Generating Devices Developed for Pathogen, Insect Pest, and Weed Management: Current Status and Future Directions by Shin-ichi Kusakari, Hideyoshi Toyoda

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Exploring Embodiment Form Factors of a Home-Helper Robot: Perspectives from Care Receivers and Caregivers by Katherine M. Tsui, Rune Baggett, Carol Chiang

“…We conducted a cross-cultural study with 24 CR and CG focus groups in both the United States and Japan to understand OAs’ preferences and expected functionality for continued independence in their homes. …”
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Feedback Type May Change the EMG Pattern and Kinematics During Robot Supported Upper Limb Reaching Task by Yasuhiro Kato, Toshiaki Tsuji, Imre Cikajlo

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