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Sika Deer Overpopulation Endangers Beech Forests in Southern Kyushu, Japan A new study reveals how soil erosion caused by sika deer foraging reduces the growth of the beech trees. 2024.01.26

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A new diagnostic tool to identify and treat pathological social withdrawal, Hikikomori Researchers develop the Hikikomori Diagnostic Evaluation, or HiDE, as a diagnostic tool to better identify the pathology of extended social withdrawal, known as Hikikomori 2023.11.22

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Unveiling Japan's ancient practice of cranial modification: The case of the Hirota people in Tanegashima An international team of researchers report that the Hirota people, who lived on the southern Japanese island of Tanegashima between the late Yayoi period to the Kofun period (3rd to 7th century CE), practiced cranial modification. 2023.08.17

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Do investors incorporate financial materiality of environmental information in their risk evaluation? Evaluating a company’s environmental performance based on financial materiality provides a better perspective for investors to understand the environmental risk involved. 2023.07.07

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Pictograms with universal design for equity and inclusion Graphic Design of Pictograms Focusing on the Comprehension of People with Intellectual Disabilities – The Next Step in Standardization: Pictogram Design and Evaluation Methods 2023.04.26

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Sustainable development in Africa shaped by subnational administrative capabilities Rapid economic growth in Africa is raising concerns over the sustainability of its development. Through effective evaluation with the inclusive wealth index, regional inequalities of natural resources, produced and human capital are elucidated. 2023.04.06

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The spillover effects of rising energy prices following 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2023.02.03

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Digging through patents to make mining greener Researchers identify R&D strategies for greener tech in the mining sector 2022.08.24

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Listening to the people results in a more sustainable future energy system Energy plan for 2050 based on consumer preferences and future demographics of the US population includes 50% more electricity derived from renewable sources than current projections 2022.07.29

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Finding the biological roots for pathological social withdrawal, Hikikomori Researchers identify a number of key biomarkers in Hikikomori patients and show their promise for predicting the severity of the condition 2022.06.01

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In the race to reduce car emissions, don't forget longevity Extending car lifetime and first-owner possession length can reduce overall emissions more than accelerating replacement according to new study 2021.09.24

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Specific personality improves odds of identifying depression with blood tests Study adds new biological understanding to the link between personality and depression 2020.11.13

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Uncovering COVID-19’s impact on the energy transition Researchers find lessons from the pandemic that can be applied to reducing emissions and achieving SDGs 2020.11.02

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Understanding mentality and behavior in Japan in response to COVID-19 Study explores influence of personality, morality, and ideology on mental health status and preventive behaviors 2020.10.26

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Revisiting what defines hikikomori as cases rise internationally 2020.04.02

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Want effective policy? Ask the locals 2019.06.12

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Decomposition of toxicity emission changes on the demand and supply sides: empirical study of the US industrial sector 2018.01.04

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The uncanny valley involves avoidance of novelty -Toward a society in which androids and humans can live together- 2017.11.16

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What is the factor that prevents men from taking paternity leave? Psychological barrier that stems from erroneous beliefs 2017.09.29

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Primate trichromacy is well suited for detecting variation in facial coloration 2017.07.07