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https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/rss/research_topicslist.rss 研究・産官学連携_RSSトピックスリスト（英） en Copyright(C) Doshisha University All Rights Reserved. Thu, 16 May 2024 10:13:19 +0900 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss To compare learning outcomes students were divided into two groups: (a) the human tutoring group and (b) the robot tutoring group (image on the right）. The group with the robot tutor made fewer errors and spoke more fluently than the group with human tutors, indicating the effectiveness of robot-assisted learning. Takamasa Iio, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Culture and Information Science, showed that Robots play a significant role in repetitive practice for language learning. Still, human interaction is crucial for real-life language use. Iio and his research team compared students' English-speaking abilities with current mainstream robot-assisted language learning (RALL) systems versus human tutors. They discovered that students had ample opportunities to practice speaking with the robots, feeling more at ease, resulting in fewer errors and improved fluency. These findings highlight the potential of incorporating RALL systems into teaching scenarios that are challenging for human tutors. Reference Iio, T., Yoshikawa, Y., Ogawa, K. et al. Comparison of Outcomes Between Robot-Assisted Language Learning System and Human Tutors: Focusing on Speaking Ability. Int J of Soc Robotics 16, 743–761 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12369-024-01134-0 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University.   [Research News] Comparative Analysis of Robot-Assisted Language Learning Systems and Human Tutors in English Conversation Lessons This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 10-MAY-2024, Comparative Analysis of Robot-Assisted Language Learning Systems and Human Tutors in English Conversation Lessons Image Credit:Takamasa Iio from Doshisha University License type: CC BY 4.0 DEED Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-G3wwGO.html Spotlights Wed, 15 May 2024 16:20:58 +0900 Information Delivery is crucial to how citizens perceive Government action and policy  Transparent government practices and communication can enhance citizen trust and foster a positive relationship between the government and citizens. Yu Noda, Professor at the Graduate School of Policy Science, Faculty of Policy Studies, underscores the need for effective government communication to inform citizens about fiscal policies and improve transparency. Effective communication between the government and citizens is necessary for good governance and civic engagement. A recent study conducted by Noda highlights how effective information delivery affects citizen trust, satisfaction, and perceptions of government finances. His findings not only point towards crucial directions for investigating the learning effects of information delivery by local governments but also advocate for effective strategies aimed at fostering positive relationships between citizens and governments through such endeavors. Reference Noda, Y. (2024). Information on local financial reforms and cognitive processes of citizens. International Review of Administrative Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1177/00208523241240128 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. [Research News] Understanding the Crucial Role of Information Delivery in Improving Citizen Perceptions of Government Policy: Insights from Kyoto City This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 9-MAY-2024, Understanding the Crucial Role of Information Delivery in Improving Citizen Perceptions of Government Policy: Insights from Kyoto City Image Credit: "Kyoto City Government - panoramio" by ccfarmer  License type:CC BY 3.0 Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-xRqoSg.html Spotlights Thu, 09 May 2024 16:45:51 +0900 The search for sustainable method to produce acetylene Acetylene is widely used in across many industries, including the production of resins and plastics like PVC. Realizing an environmentally friendly technique to synthesize it would represent a massive step towards building sustainable societies. A research team led by Yuta Suzuki, Assistant Professor at Harris Science Research Institute and Takuya Goto, Professor at the Department of Science of Environment and Mathematical Modeling, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, develop an environmentally friendly method to electrochemically synthesize an essential industrial gas. Acetylene is an essential precursor in the production of resins and plastics such as PVC, as well as a useful gas in many industrial processes. However, its synthesis requires fossil fuels, making it environmentally taxing. Now, Suzuki, Goto and their research team have developed an innovative electrochemical technique to produce acetylene using carbon dioxide and water as raw materials. This method could greatly reduce the carbon footprint of acetylene synthesis and contribute to sustainable carbon capture technologies. Reference Suzuki Y., Tanaka S., Watanabe T., Isogai T., Yamauchi A., Kishikawa Y., Goto T. New Route of Acetylene Synthesis via Electrochemical Formation of Metal Carbides from CO2 in Chloride Melts (2024) ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 12 (5), pp. 2110 - 2119. DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c08139 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. [Research News] Advancing Towards Sustainability: Turning Carbon Dioxide and Water into Acetylene This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 27-MAR-2024, Advancing Towards Sustainability: Turning Carbon Dioxide and Water into Acetylene Image Credit: Yuta Suzuki from Doshisha University, Japan License type: CC BY Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-JOkHMG.html Spotlights Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0900 Phase separation of a tripolymer solution in a capillary Periodic alignment of binary polymer droplets is spontaneously formed via the microphase separation of a tripolymer solution in a capillary. A research team led by Ph.D. student Mayu Shono and Professor Akihisa Shioi from the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, preserved the alignment of microdroplets, revealing how biological molecules self-assemble and opening possibilities for creating artificial cells. The self-organization of microdroplets in polymer systems due to phase separation holds potential for biological and medical applications. However, retaining the order aligned for long periods of time by keeping the uniformity and distances has been challenging. Now, researchers at Doshisha University have generated repetitive alignment of binary cell-sized droplets in a spontaneous manner and preserved them for eight hours by confining a tripolymer solution in a capillary, with implications for improving drug delivery and biological molecule production. Reference Shono M., Aburatani K., Yanagisawa M., Yoshikawa K., Shioi A. Periodic Alignment of Binary Droplets via a Microphase Separation of a Tripolymer Solution under Tubular Confinement (2024) ACS Macro Letters, pp. 207 - 211 10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00689 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News: Self-Emergence of Stational Periodic Arrangement of Dual Microdroplets Through Quasi One-Dimensional Confinement This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!”. NEWS RELEASE 20-MAR-2024 Self-Emergence of Stational Periodic Arrangement of Dual Microdroplets Through Quasi One-Dimensional Confinement Image Credit: ACS Macro Letters License type: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-62VNPJ.html Spotlights Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0900 Developing hydrogel scaffolds with tunable elastic modulus for tissue engineering Researchers have developed a hydrogel composed of poly(N-acryloylglycinamide) (PNAGAm) grafted with arginine (R)–glycine (G)–aspartic acid (D)–serine (S) peptide whose elastic modulus can be changed by simply compressing it to different thicknesses. A research team led by Assistant Professor Shin-nosuke Nishimura and Professor Tomoyuki Koga at the Department of Molecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, demonstrate a hydrogel system possessing the ability to remember its shape, offering a unique platform for controlling cell adhesion behavior. Artificial scaffolds play an important role in tissue healing and growth. The properties of a scaffold, especially its elasticity, impact cell growth. However, adjusting the elasticity without altering composition and other properties has been challenging. Now, researchers at Doshisha University have successfully created a hydrogel with a tunable elastic modulus with the same composition. This breakthrough allows, for the first time, the control of cell adhesion on a hydrogel by adjusting the elastic modulus. Artificial scaffolds play an important role in tissue healing and growth. The properties of a scaffold, especially its elasticity, impact cell growth. However, adjusting the elasticity without altering composition and other properties has been challenging. Now, Nishimura and his colleagues have successfully created a hydrogel with a tunable elastic modulus with the same composition. This breakthrough allows, for the first time, the control of cell adhesion on a hydrogel by adjusting the elastic modulus. Reference Nishimura S.-N., Yoshida T., Higashi N., Koga T. Regulation of Cell Adhesion on Physically Crosslinked Hydrogels Composed of Amino Acid-Based Polymers by Changing Elastic Modulus Using Shape Fix/Memory Properties (2024) Advanced Materials Technologies DOI:10.1002/admt.202301598 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News: Advancing Tissue Engineering with Shape Memory Hydrogels This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!”. NEWS RELEASE 13-MAR-2024 Advancing Tissue Engineering with Shape Memory Hydrogels Image Credit: Umargani Jamal Mohamed from Openverse Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-j8LRHd.html Spotlights Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:55:17 +0900 Investigating how Japanese horseshoe bats perceive moving objects. Researchers from Doshisha University have found that horseshoe bats exhibit rapid changes in vocalizations and behavior primarily in response to Doppler shifts. Soshi Yoshida, a PhD student, and Shizuko Hiryu, a Professor, both from the Neuroethology and Bioengineering Lab, the Graduate School of Life and Medical Science, and their research team reveal how Horseshoe Bats perceive moving objects such as their predator. The unique echolocation ability of bats enables them to “see” using sound, allowing for quick detection and avoidance of approaching threats. They achieve this by discerning changes in the frequency of reflected soundwaves or the delay. However, the specific mechanism by which they recognize approaching objects has remained unclear. To find out, researchers simulated a moving object using soundwaves and discovered that bats utilize “Doppler shifts” or frequency changes to perceive approaching objects. Reference Soshi Yoshida, Kazuma Hase, Olga Heim, Kohta I. Kobayasi, and Shizuko Hiryu. 2024. Doppler detection triggers instantaneous escape behavior in scanning bats. iScience. DOI:10.1016/j.isci.2024.109222 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News: Nature’s Sonar: Scientists Reveal How Japanese Horseshoe Bats Perceive Moving Objects This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 28-FEB-2024 Nature’s Sonar: Scientists Reveal How Japanese Horseshoe Bats Perceive Moving Objects Image Credit: Soshi Yoshida from Doshisha University, Japan License type: CC BY 4.0 Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-KLFPBC.html Spotlights Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0900 first published on Dec. 20th, 2023 Doshisha Business School Acquires International Accreditation from AMBA! Doshisha Business School (DBS, Graduate School of Business) obtained international accreditation for its MBA program from AMBA (The Association of MBAs: United Kingdom) on October 18, 2023. Established in 1967 in the UK, AMBA is one of the three most prestigious international accreditation bodies in the world, alongside AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: United States) and EFMD (The European Foundation for Management Development: Belgium). As of October 2023, only about 2% of business schools worldwide, totaling 305 schools, have obtained international accreditation from AMBA. This achievement by Doshisha Business School marks only the fourth Business School in Japan to achieve AMBA accreditation, also making it the first AMBA accredited Business School in the Kansai region. Doshisha Business School (DBS) has formally established its world-class educational quality and research activities through the accreditation evaluation process by such a respected international third party. This international accreditation certifies that the education provided by DBS embodies the spirit of conscientious education and leverages the wisdom that blends Kyoto's tradition and innovation, nurturing leaders possessing high levels of integrity who can also contribute to the sustainable development of economies and societies globally. DBS will continue to utilize AMBA's global network to constantly improve the quality of education that is offered and aim to continue to improve the value that it provides to its students and alumni. Through its unique MBA program, offered in both Japanese and English, DBS promises to nurture leaders who will forge a new era and contribute to the creation of a better society. AMBA Homepage Doshisha Business School (DBS, Graduate School of Business) Homepage 日本語 HP English HP Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-DAMWRq.html Spotlights Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:27:54 +0900 Chemical Synthesis Transformed by Solar Light: An Eco-Friendly and Innovative Approach with Titanium Dioxide A team of researchers now present an eco-friendly and innovative approach for the blue light-promoted synthesis of heterocyclic thiochromenopyrroledione derivatives catalyzed by titanium dioxide. Hitomi Yutaka, a Professor, and Pijush Kanti Roy, a Ph.D. candidate, both from the Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, and their research team propose a new titanium dioxide-catalyzed strategy for synthesizing thiochromenopyrroledione derivatives in blue light. Thiochromenopyrroledione derivatives, while not yet recognized as a primary structure in pharmaceuticals, contain sulfur, an element frequently found in many drugs, indicating their potential in medicinal applications. Recently, the researchers demonstrated that the blue-light irradiation of 4-substituted thioanisoles and N-substituted maleimides with titanium dioxide as a photocatalyst led to a dual carbon–carbon bond formation reaction. The study presents titanium dioxide as an eco-friendly catalyst for thiochromenopyrroledione derivatives synthesis and advances innovative methods for organic synthesis. Reference Kanti Roy P., Okunaka S., Tokudome H., Hitomi Y. Blue Light-Promoted Synthesis of Thiochromenopyrroledione Derivatives via Titanium Dioxide-Catalyzed Dual Carbon–Carbon Bond Formation with Thioanisole and Maleimide Derivatives (2023) Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis DOI: 10.1002/adsc.202301021 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News: Chemical Synthesis Using Titanium Dioxide: An Eco-Friendly and Innovative Approach This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 1-JAN-2024 Chemical Synthesis Using Titanium Dioxide: An Eco-Friendly and Innovative Approach Image Credit: Professor Yutaka Hitomi from Doshisha University License type: Original content Usage restrictions: Cannot be used without permission. Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-EntwCy.html Spotlights Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0900 Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) as energy-efficient structural materials. Thanks to their light weight yet remarkable strength, the use of CFRPs in the automobile, aerospace, and renewable energy industries is soaring. However, this means finding effective ways to recycle the waste generated by CFRPs is essential to ensure sustainability in the long term. Kiyotaka Obunai, an Associate Professor, and Kazuya Okubo, a Professor, both from the Department of Mechanical and Systems Engineering of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, have investigated how using superheated steam can help preserve the properties of fibers recovered from waste carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) via thermal decomposition.The demand for CFRPs for aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy applications has recently skyrocketed, creating the need for efficient ways to recycle these composites. Their findings could open doors to more sustainable manufacturing processes and a reduced environmental impact in industries reliant on CFRPs, contributing to a greener future. Reference Obunai K., Okubo K. Mechanical characteristics of reclaimed carbon fibre under superheated steam atmosphere and its feasibility for remanufacturing CFRP/CFRTP (2024) Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 176, art. no. 107843 DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107843 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News: Reclaiming Carbon Fibers from Discarded Composite Materials This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 16-NOV-2023: Reclaiming Carbon Fibers from Discarded Composite Materials Image Credit: LunchboxLarry at Openverse License type: CC BY 2.0 Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-VM0Gy2.html Spotlights Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0900 Schematic representation of NRF1-triggered activation of aggrephagy mediated by impaired proteasome activity The ubiquitin‒proteasome system (UPS) and autophagy are protein degradation pathways essential for maintaining protein balance and regulation, or proteostasis (left panel). When proteasome activity decreases because of several reasons including chemical inhibitors and aging, the transcription factor NRF1 gets activated, leading to the upregulation of proteasome gene expression (“the proteasome bounce-back response;” middle panel). Furthermore, complete proteasome dysfunction activates NRF1-mediated aggrephagy, inducing the expression of the aggrephagy-related genes p62 and GABARAPL1 (right). These cellular responses help combat proteasome dysfunction by maintaining proteostasis. Atsushi Hatanaka, a graduate student, and Akira Kobayashi, a professor, both from the Laboratory for Genetic Code, Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences, and their research team discovered the hidden mechanism of "aggrephagy," with major implications for degenerative protein diseases. In cells, the ubiquitin‒proteasome system (UPS) plays a key role in the elimination of unwanted or misfolded proteins. When UPS fails, cells activate a backup process called "aggrephagy" for clearing ubiquitin-tagged proteins. However, the associated mechanism behind this process remains unknown. Recently, Hatanaka, Kobayashi, and their colleagues have demonstrated how another protein called NRF1 facilitates aggrephagy, thereby providing new therapeutic targets for diseases resulting from misfolded proteins. These findings pave the way toward developing novel therapeutics for degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and dementia with Lewy bodies. Reference Hatanaka A., Nakada S., Matsumoto G., Satoh K., Aketa I., Watanabe A., Hirakawa T., Tsujita T., Waku T., Kobayashi A. The transcription factor NRF1 (NFE2L1) activates aggrephagy by inducing p62 and GABARAPL1 after proteasome inhibition to maintain proteostasis (2023) Scientific Reports, 13 (1), art. no. 14405 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41492-9 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News: Study Reveals Novel Therapeutic Target to Eliminate Unwanted and Misfolded Proteins This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 4-OCT-2023 Study Reveals Novel Therapeutic Target to Eliminate Unwanted and Misfolded Proteins Image Credit: Atsushi Hatanaka, Sota Nakada, Gen Matsumoto, Katsuya Satoh, Iori Aketa, Akira Watanabe, Tomoaki Hirakawa, Tadayuki Tsujita, Tsuyoshi Waku, and Akira Kobayashi License type: CC BY 4.0 Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-Jer1y7.html Spotlights Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:34:06 +0900 Molecular desorption from a microbubble under ultrasound irradiation. The amount of molecular desorption can be estimated quantitatively by the proposed method. A research team headed by Professor Daisuke Koyama and graduate student Ms. Reina Kobayashi, from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, reported, “novel measurement technique can help develop targeted therapeutic strategies that use microbubbles and ultrasound to deliver drugs to specific locations.” Vascular drug therapies often lead to undesirable side effects on healthy tissues. Addressing this issue requires targeted drug delivery systems. They have recently developed an innovative approach for measuring the amount of molecules desorbed from the surface of individual microbubbles when irradiated with ultrasound. Using this technique, they analyzed the desorption process in detail, revealing insights that could enable the design of next-generation drug delivery systems based on drug-loaded microbubbles and ultrasound. Reference I Kobayashi R., Narita J., Nakaoka N., Krafft M.P., Koyama D. Quantitative estimation of phospholipid molecules desorbed from a microbubble surface under ultrasound irradiation (2023) Scientific Reports, 13 (1), art. no. 13693. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40823-0 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News: Unveiling the Science of Ultrasound-Driven Microbubble Desorption This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 21-SEP-2023 Unveiling the Science of Ultrasound-Driven Microbubble Desorption Image Credit:Daisuke Koyama and Reina Kobayashi License type: Original content Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-shhp5F.html Spotlights Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:30:00 +0900 How is cognitive-behavioral therapy applied to young people in Japan? An example of a comic strip used in culturally adapted cognitive-behavioral therapy for Japanese youth. Shin-ichi Ishikawa, professor at the Faculty of Psychology, and his colleagues summarize how cognitive-behavioral therapies have been successfully adapted and implemented for youth in Japan. Although cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) have grown in popularity globally, they face barriers to implementation outside Western countries. In a new article, Ishikawa and his colleagues discuss that CBT is being successfully used to treat anxiety disorder and depression among the country’s youth. They also identified the most successful CBT programs and specific strategies for implementing CBT programs in non-Western cultures to improve the quality of life of youth suffering from mental illnesses. Reference Ishikawa, Si., Kishida, K., Takahashi, T. et al. Cultural Adaptation and Implementation of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychosocial Interventions for Anxiety and Depression in Japanese Youth. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 26, 727–750 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-023-00446-3 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News: Culture-friendly Therapies for Treating Anxiety and Depression in Japanese Youth This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 7-SEP-2023 Culture-friendly Therapies for Treating Anxiety and Depression in Japanese Youth Image Credit:Shin-ichi Ishikawa and Yoko Kamio Image Source Link to be added in the Image Credit Section of EA form: http://mentalhealthprogram.jp/ License type: Original content Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-RguwAb.html Spotlights Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:26:15 +0900 Paternal childcare and its positive impacts on the child’s socio-physical development Adjusted risk ratios with 95% confidence intervals for the associations of paternal involvement in childcare. Dr. Tsuguhiko Kato, Researcher, and Dr. Shoji Itakura, Fellow Professor and Director at the Center for Baby Science at Doshisha University, and their colleagues showed the importance of paternal involvement in infant care and its key developmental impacts among Japanese children. The extent of paternal involvement in childcare has been historically restricted in Japan because of the ingrained gender-based division of labor. However, recent trends show a paradigm shift in paternal parenting attitudes across Japan. A recent study examines paternal care among 6-month-old Japanese infants and its impact on various developmental outcomes at the age of 3 years. The study also assessed the impact of reduction of maternal parenting stress on childcare outcomes. Reference Kato T., Fujii M., Kanatani K., Niwa F., Hirabayashi K., Nakayama T., Itakura S., et al. (2023) Paternal involvement in infant care and developmental milestone outcomes at age 3 years: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study (JECS). Pediatr Res. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-023-02723-x For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News: Father-child bonding and its impact on pediatric developmental outcomes This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 24-AUG-2023 Father-child bonding and its impact on pediatric developmental outcomes  Image Credit: Tsuguhiko Kato from Doshisha University Image Source Link to be added in the Image Credit Section of EA form: n/a License type: Original content Contact ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/detail/001-DK0noP.html Spotlights Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:41:44 +0900 Spotlight Back to Previous Page [Research News] Smart yet Simple – Creating Uniform DNA-encapsulating Microgels that Mimic a Living Cell Related Categories Research & Partnerships シェア Tweet Updated Jun. 26, 2023 Mayu Shono, PhD student, Akihisa Shioi, Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and their colleagues devise a new method for producing cell-sized microgel structures using water/water phase separation. Real-world models that mimic living cells can be invaluable in studying their complex structure and assembly. Microdroplets that entrap biological materials are a prototype of these models, which can be generated using synthetic processes but are expensive, time-consuming, and experimentally demanding. Shioi and his team have now used water/water phase separation to produce uniform gelatin-based cell mimetics called “microgels”, which can contribute towards the smart manufacturing of food, cosmetics, and medicines. Reference Shono, M., Honda, G., Yanagisawa, M., Yoshikawa, K. and Shioi, A. (2023), Spontaneous Formation of Uniform Cell-Sized Microgels through Water/Water Phase Separation. Small 2302193. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202302193 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News:Smart yet Simple – Creating Uniform DNA-encapsulating Microgels that Mimic a Living Cell This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 23-JUN-2023, Smart yet simple – creating uniform DNA-encapsulating microgels that mimic a living cell more By adapting aqueous polymer solution containing DNA, droplets entrapping DNA are generated in a self-organized manner through micro phase-separation, and these droplets are transformed into gel state by decreasing the temperature. The microgels are easily extruded into bulk water, maintaining their size. Image Credit: Akihisa Shioi from Doshisha University Image Source Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/cms/asset/f9e61815-bbf5-4c11-a509-e0ee212d68c8/smll202302193-gra-0001-m.jpg License type: CC BY-NC 4.0 Mayu Shono, PhD student, Akihisa Shioi, Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and their colleagues devise a new method for producing cell-sized microgel structures using water/water phase separation. Real-world models that mimic living cells can be invaluable in studying their complex structure and assembly. Microdroplets that entrap biological materials are a prototype of these models, which can be generated using synthetic processes but are expensive, time-consuming, and experimentally demanding. Shioi and his team have now used water/water phase separation to produce uniform gelatin-based cell mimetics called “microgels”, which can contribute towards the smart manufacturing of food, cosmetics, and medicines. Reference Shono, M., Honda, G., Yanagisawa, M., Yoshikawa, K. and Shioi, A. (2023), Spontaneous Formation of Uniform Cell-Sized Microgels through Water/Water Phase Separation. Small 2302193. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202302193 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News:Smart yet Simple – Creating Uniform DNA-encapsulating Microgels that Mimic a Living Cell This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 23-JUN-2023, Smart yet simple – creating uniform DNA-encapsulating microgels that mimic a living cell Contact Department of Research Planning Telephone : +81-774-65-8256 Fax : +81-774-65-7757 E-mail：[email protected] Contact Us ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/2023/0626/news-detail-1376.html Spotlights Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0900 Spotlight Back to Previous Page [Research News] Dialogues across language and culture: Contextualizing theories of classroom dialogue in language education Related Categories Research & Partnerships シェア Tweet Updated Jun. 16, 2023 Roehl Sybing, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Global Communications, recently published a book that looks at classroom dialogue from multiple angles, exploring numerous discussions in research and pedagogy. What role does the students’ first language play in the language classroom? How do teachers mitigate classroom power dynamics to empower students and validate their knowledge? How does the negotiation of meaning in dialogue affect the knowledge being taught in the classroom? These questions and more deserve greater focus in the scholarship on language teaching, leading Dr. Sybing to discuss these issues in extensive detail in his newest book. Reference Sybing, R. (2023). Dialogue in the Language Classroom: Theory and Practice from a Classroom Discourse Analysis (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003316480 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News:Dialogues across language and culture This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 15-JUN-2023, Dialogues across language and culture more Roehl Sybing, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Global Communications, recently published a book that looks at classroom dialogue from multiple angles, exploring numerous discussions in research and pedagogy. What role does the students’ first language play in the language classroom? How do teachers mitigate classroom power dynamics to empower students and validate their knowledge? How does the negotiation of meaning in dialogue affect the knowledge being taught in the classroom? These questions and more deserve greater focus in the scholarship on language teaching, leading Dr. Sybing to discuss these issues in extensive detail in his newest book. Reference Sybing, R. (2023). Dialogue in the Language Classroom: Theory and Practice from a Classroom Discourse Analysis (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003316480 For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University. Research News:Dialogues across language and culture This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.” NEWS RELEASE 15-JUN-2023, Dialogues across language and culture Contact Department of Research Planning Telephone : +81-774-65-8256 Fax : +81-774-65-7757 E-mail：[email protected] Contact Us ]]> https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/news/2023/0616/news-detail-1372.html Spotlights Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0900