Waseda University Research Articles

428 早稲田大学本庄早稲田キャンパスにおける省エネルギー化とBEMSの高度化に関する検討(省エネルギー(1))

Recently, the energy saving is requested from correspondence to the global warming issue in all fields. However, it is difficult to assess the performance of the energy system, and civilian facilities are not established clear criteria. Waseda University is also required to reduce greenhouse gas. In this report, we investigated the possibility of energy-saving in the university campus based on a survey evaluation and a simulation. In this report. in addition to measurement of the energy system in the Honjo Waseda campus of Waseda University, Based on survey evaluation of the operation of lighting and air-conditioning, the staying-in-the-room number, etc, we proposed energy saving from supply-and-demand both sides. And we examined the reduction effect of an employment improvement and equipment replacement of heat pump.

Usability of ICT applications for elderly people in disaster reduction

This paper aims to grasp the role of CIOs for the super ageing society in Japan based on the surveys on ICT applications for Elderly people, which the Institute of e-Government of Waseda University conducted in 2010--2011. The paper reviews the damage of 3.11 in Japan. Next is an analysis of the results of questionnaires to find the best ICT solutions for elderly people in order to reduce the damage of disasters. Finally, these were evaluated against the availability of special infrastructure, devices interfaces, and services and applications for elderly people in Japan. The paper concludes with an outline of proposed measures for promotion of ICT applications and the role of CIO based on the innovation for the ageing society.

Bringing them Down Safely

This article reviews the computational technology being developed by the Team for Advanced Flow Simulation and Modeling (T*AFSM) at Rice University in Houston and Waseda University in Tokyo that can reliably predict the performance of various NASA parachute designs. The data from these simulations permit NASA to focus on a few of the most promising designs for testing, and also lets designers explore a greater number of alternative designs. The T*AFSM modeled a base design that NASA put through a drop test over the desert, and the team was very pleased to see that the predictions of its model held up well against data from that NASA test. For instance, the computer model predicted a descent speed of 21.4 feet per second, which was within 10% of the average speed observed in the test. Other predictions—such as the rate of swinging and breathing periods—were well within 10% of the observed behavior of parachutes in the physical test.

Statistical Estimation of Portfolios for Dependent Financial Returns

1 Department of Applied Mathematics, Waseda University, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan 2 Department of Statistics/Graduate Institute of Statistics & Actuarial Science, Feng Chia University Taichung 407, Taiwan 3 Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan 4 The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo 105-8461, Japan 5 ECARES-Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 1050 Brussels, Belgium

Special Issue: Seventh congress of the international society for theoretical chemical physics

This volume collects 58 selected papers from the scientific contributions presented at the Seventh Congress of the International Society for Theoretical Chemical Physics (ISTCP-VII), organized by t ...

Towards Natural Emotional Expression and Interaction

In present research the advanced fundamental mechanical capabilities of anthropomorphic robots developed in Takanishi laboratory at Waseda University are to be enhanced in order to enable these robots to interact with humans in a natural way. The anthropomorphic robot KOBIAN is able to express human-like facial expressions and whole-body gestures. It is equipped with vision and audio sensors that allow it to react to interaction input from human partners and to generate an appropriate emotional expression response. Furthermore, the anthropomorphic flute playing robot WF-4RVI is technically able to perform a musical wind-instrument performance at the level of an intermediate human player. Using this fundamental technical capability the authors implemented a musical-based interaction system (MbIS) that enables the robot to collaboratively play together with human musicians in a natural way. For both of the introduced interaction systems, the authors present and discuss the result of various experiments that were done to examine how well the interaction with a robot resembles realistic human-to-human interaction.

Lee Heon Gu and Kyou-you-shyu-gi in Waseda University Faculty of Literature ―Bildung, the public, elitism

Lee Heon Gu and Kyou-you-shyu-gi in Waseda University Faculty of Literature ―Bildung, the public, elitism

The Moral Economy of the Madrasa: Islam and Education Today * Edited by SAKURAI KEIKO and FARIBA ADELKHAH

This book is based on the findings of researches on madrasas in Asia that were undertaken from 2006 to 2009, supported by the national institutes for humanities and organization for Islamic area studies, Waseda University. In the introductory chapter, the editors clarify that madrasas are not the only expression of an identity or of a lack of openness specific to the community. Madrasas encounter a range of diverse determinants that characterize contemporary Muslim societies. The interaction of madrasas with the secular sphere involves the antagonism and passion transmitted by difference, the competition for resources, or access to power. By a paradoxical logic, madrasas, as a framework for teaching, contribute to their own secularization, by supporting the need for universal education, even for girls or for various other minorities that had no access to education in the traditional setup. In the interaction with the state schools madrasas compete or complement—by adjusting educational supply and demand and by accepting the demands of mainstream education—they validate the broader legal framework.

Guest editorial: hypoxia biology in health and disease

In adult tissues, normal partial oxygen pressure is around 2–9 % (14–65 mmHg) [1], substantially lower than inhaled ambient oxygen tensions of 21 % (160 mmHg). Such low oxygen conditions do not compromise the activity of the mitochondrial respiratory chain, which retains its great potential to produce cellular energy ATP, and are, therefore, considered physiologically normoxic in this context. However, certain types of cells, such as kidney medulla, bone marrow, and pericentral hepatocytes, are exposed to even lower oxygen tensions (10–25 mmHg, physiological hypoxia) in physiological conditions, suggesting that appropriate oxygen concentrations varies by cell and tissue type and environment. Disease conditions such as cancer, ischemic heart disease, and obstructive pulmonary disease may, in contrast, impair the balance between oxygen supply and demand, exposing the affected cells and tissues to severely low oxygen conditions (pathological hypoxia) [2]. As such, cells in the body experience a wide range of oxygen tensions in physiological and pathological conditions and are, therefore, equipped to sense and respond to changes in oxygen concentration. Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) is a key transcription factor responsible for hypoxic responses, and consists of two distinct subunits: an oxygen-sensitive a subunit, and a constitutively expressed b subunit. HIF-1 is first described by Semenza and colleagues [3] as an inducer of erythropoietin gene expression in response to hypoxia; this discovery accelerated and expanded research into hypoxia biology dramatically. It has been reported that there are three HIFa isoforms in mammalian cells; of these, HIF-1a and HIF-2a have been extensively studied [4]. HIFs have been reported to play central roles in the adaptive response to hypoxic stress through the activation of genes involved in angiogenesis, erythropoiesis, energy metabolism, cell proliferation, and differentiation [5]. Much insight into the roles of HIFs have been gained from cancer research, and these have recently led to a better understanding of unexpected HIF functions in other pathological (e.g., ischemia heart disease, inflammation, diabetes, fatty liver) and physiological conditions, revealing a greater complexity of HIF-mediated regulations in isoform-, cell typeand context-specific manner than had previously been thought. In addition, central molecular mechanisms underlying the oxygen-mediated instability of HIFa have revealed a novel class of 2-oxoglutarate-dependent iron (II)-dioxygenases (e.g., PHD and FIH) as critical regulators of HIFa in the oxygen-sensing system [6]. In conjunction with the discovery of the molecular basis for VHL-dependent HIFa degradation [7], HIF transcriptional activity has been shown to be regulated largely at its protein levels by cellular oxygen concentrations. However, the biochemical properties of these enzyme reactions also suggest that the oxygen-dependent hydroxylation modification transmits clues not only of environmental oxygen concentrations, but also cellular metabolic and redox status of the nucleus, suggesting an intimate crosstalk between oxygen, cellular N. Goda (&) Department of Life Science and Medical BioScience, School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, TWIns Room 02C218, 2-2 Wakamatsu-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8480, Japan e-mail: goda@waseda.jp

Developing Foresight-Based IT Governance Strategies Through Scenario Analysis

The development of the Internet has revolutionized the methods in which governments provide public services by modifying traditional government duties and eliminating obsolete professional strategies and government structures. The increased citizen concern regarding the ability of an e-government to provide timely and effective services and other shifts are not only passively connected to the affairs of relevant units, but also require cross-organizational and collaborative innovative e-government mechanisms. This study examines and compares the development of an e-government in countries such as the U.S., Singapore, Canada, the U.K., Japan, and Taiwan using data obtained from the Brown University Taubman Center for Public Policy, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and the Waseda University Institute of e-Government. The changing of citizen residences is used as the test case for scenario analysis to examine the “current state” of IT governance implementation and to develop “active service” strategies, that is, the establishment of active offices. G2G participation mechanisms and G2B partnership mechanisms are established to improve current conditions.

Outer Space and Oocyte Developmental Competence

Outer Space and Oocyte Developmental Competence

Analysis of the Difficulties and Improvement Method on Introduction of PBL Approach in Developing Country

In the field of international cooperation, it is increasing to introduce Japanese engineering educational model in the developing country to improve the quality of education and research activity. A naive implementation of such model in different cultures and educational systems may lead to several problems. In this paper, we evaluated the Project Based Learning (PBL) class, developed at Waseda University in Japan, and employed to the Egyptian education context at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) . We found difficulties such as : non-homogeneous student’ s background, disconnection with the student’ s research, weak learning style adaptation, and irregular course conduction. To solve these difficulties at E-JUST, we proposed : the groupware introduction, project theme choice based on student’ s motivation, and curriculum modification.

418 本庄早稲田キャンパスにおける省エネルギー化の検討(省エネルギー(1))

Recently, the energy saving is requested from correspondence to the global warming issue in all fields. However, it is difficult to assess the performance of the energy system, and civilian facilities are not established clear criteria. Waseda University is also required to reduce greenhouse gas. In this report, we investigated the possibility of energy-saving in the university campus based on a survey evaluation and a simulation . In this report, in addition to measurement of the energy system in the Honjo Waseda campus of Waseda University, Based on survey evaluation of the operation of lighting and air-conditioning, the staying-in-the-room number, etc, we proposed energy saving from supply-and-demand both sides. And we examined the reduction effect of an employment improvement and quipment replacement of heat pump.

職場における化学物質管理の今後のあり方をめぐって

1 National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan 2 Department of Medical Care and Welfare Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Japan 3 Chemical Hazards Control Division, Industrial Safety and Health Department, Labor Standards Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Japan 4 Environment, Safety and Quality Department, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Japan 5 Medicine and Occupational Health, EMG Marketing Godo Kaisya, Japan 6 School of Creative Science & Engineering, Waseda University, Japan

Chromosome Segregation Controlled by External Mechanical Impulse in a Mammalian Cell

During cellular development and growth, cells experience various impacts from physical environments, such as the exertion of the external force. It is not known, however, whether and how the external force affects the mechano-chemical processes in cell division. Here we found that a mechanical impulse externally applied to mitotic HeLa cells alters the balance of forces within the mitotic spindle. We identified two distinct mitotic responses to the external force that either facilitate or delay anaphase onset, depending on the direction of force and the extent of cell compression. External mechanical impulse that physically increases tension within the mitotic spindle accelerates anaphase onset and this is attributed to the facilitation of physical cleavage of sister chromatid cohesion. On the other hand, a decrease in tension hinders chromosome segregation and is coupled with the activation of the spindle assembly checkpoint, which impedes the degradation of mitotic proteins, e.g., cyclin B. We propose that the external mechanical impulse, which modulates tension on sister chromatids, can control metaphase progression through different mechano-chemical cellular reactions.A part of this work was performed in collaboration with Yasuhiko Terada in Waseda University, and with Kenta Kuwana, Tetsuo Kan and Isao Shimoyama in the University of Tokyo. This work was supported in part by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Priority Areas (to T.I.), Grants-in-Aid for Specially Promoted Research and Scientific Research (S) (to S.I.) from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.

Waseda University 2012 International E-Government Rankings Released

Waseda University 2012 International E-Government Rankings Released

活動内容のプレゼンテーションはボランティア学習におけるリフレクションとして有効か : 早稲田大学平山郁夫記念ボランティアセンター(WAVOC)の実践分析から(第II部 研究論文/実践報告)

活動内容のプレゼンテーションはボランティア学習におけるリフレクションとして有効か : 早稲田大学平山郁夫記念ボランティアセンター(WAVOC)の実践分析から(第II部 研究論文/実践報告)

Special Issue on Computational Fluid Mechanics and Fluid–Structure Interaction Preface

This special issue is a collection of the papers contributed by authors who were invited to speak at the symposium on Computational Methods for Fluid–Structure Interaction, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, November 12–18, 2010. The symposium was organized by Yuri Bazilevs (University of California, San Diego), Kenji Takizawa (Waseda University, Tokyo), and Tayfun Tezduyar (Rice University).The special issue contains papers on advances in computational methods for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and fluid–structure interaction (FSI). FSI is one of the most important classes of multiphysics problems in modern mechanics. It is currently receiving much attention from the academic community, national laboratories, and the industrial sector.The papers mostly focus on moving-grid methods, such as the arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian and space–time formulations. The methods discussed address the challenges of coupling rigid objects and free-surface flow, coupling of acoustic fluids and structures using a monolithic FSI approach, and coupling of discrete element and finite element methods in the context of particulate flows.The special issue contains papers on advances in patient-specific cardiovascular hemodynamics, FSI modeling of parachutes, air turbine aerodynamics, aerodynamics of flapping wings, ship hydrodynamics, liquid sloshing in tanks, and turbulence in the upper ocean. Low-order finite element method is the dominant spatial discretization technique in most of the special issue articles. However, spatial and temporal higher-order NURBS-based discretizations, such as those employed in isogeometric analysis, are also discussed and are found to increase the accuracy and robustness of the computations. One of the articles provides the methodology and background mathematical theory for how to correctly define boundary fluxes in coupled multiphysics simulations.We would like to thank the authors for their efforts in preparing the special issue articles, and for meeting the special issue deadlines. These contributions will undoubtedly help advance the fields of CFD and FSI.

The Social Psychology of English as a Global Language: Attitudes, Awareness and Identity in the Japanese Context by Robert M. McKenzie

World EnglishesVolume 30, Issue 3 p. 455-457 REVIEWS The Social Psychology of English as a Global Language: Attitudes, Awareness and Identity in the Japanese Context by Robert M. McKenzie Yasukata Yano, Yasukata Yano Department of Applied Linguistics, Waseda University, 3-6-14-401 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169–0051, Japan. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Yasukata Yano, Yasukata Yano Department of Applied Linguistics, Waseda University, 3-6-14-401 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169–0051, Japan. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 18 August 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-971X.2011.01723.xRead the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Volume30, Issue3September 2011Pages 455-457 RelatedInformation

Special issue on computational fluid mechanics and fluid–structure interaction

This special issue is a collection of the papers contributed by authors who were invited to speak at the symposium on Advances in Computational Fluid Mechanics and Fluid–Structure Interaction, World Congress on Computational Mechanics, Sydney, Australia, July 19–23, 2010. The symposium was organized by Kenji Takizawa (Waseda University, Tokyo), Tayfun Tezduyar (Rice University) andYuri Bazilevs (University of California, SanDiego). The special issue contains papers on advances in patientspecific cardiovascular hemodynamics, FSI modeling of parachutes, and wind turbine aerodynamics. The latter presents a new and important research direction, where modern CFD and FSI methods are showing a considerable improvement over conventional numerical methods employed in the field. The papers mostly focus on moving-grid methods, such as the arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian and space–time formulations, but fixed-grid and particle finite element methods are also presented.Themethods discussed address the challenges