Dufrénot, Gilles Esposito, Mathilde Moreno Galbis, Eva
Low fertility rates, mortality outstripping the birth rate and population contraction characterize a new demographic transition (the so-called "fifth stage"). This paper seeks to evaluate how this phenomenon has impacted the Japanese economic structure and overall productivity. We test two key mechanisms that have been at play since the mid-2000s: ...
Shionoya, N. Yamada, M. Harada, S. Shirasawa, H. Jwa, S. Chik Kuroda, K. Harada, M. Osuga, Y.
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Frontiers in Endocrinology
Objective To identify any correlations between evidence levels, adoption rates, and additional costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) add-ons. Design Online survey. Subjects The survey was conducted in 621 assisted reproductive technology-registered facilities that are members of the Japanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology from December 22, 20...
Aoki, Takuya Zukeran, Sota Matsushima, Masato
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Family practice
The existence of a stable usual source of care (USC) is fundamental to the provision of quality health care. However, no longitudinal studies have examined whether core primary care attributes influence the stability of USC status. We aimed to examine the association between primary care attributes (first contact, longitudinality, coordination, com...
Santa, Kazuki Tamaki, Raita Watanabe, Kenji Nagaoka, Isao
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Frontiers in Nutrition
Background As the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic subsides, the clinical sequelae are becoming more problematic. Interestingly, the statistical data indicate that Africa has experienced the lowest number of cases and deaths, with an unexpected phenomenon where the number of deaths from COVID-19 has not increased significantly. Se...
Mirzayev, Muzaffar Toderich, Kristina N. Botirova, Halima
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E3S Web of Conferences
This article analyzes various aspects of the introduction and use of innovative technologies in Japanese industry, with an emphasis on green transformation and sustainable development. The authors consider the influence of Japan’s strong innovation base and technological potential on the development of green technologies, covering various sectors o...
Nomura, Nobuyuki Misawa, Fuminari Fujii, Yasuo Takeuchi, Hiroyoshi
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Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology
Patients with schizophrenia have a higher mortality risk than the general population. However, no recent studies have investigated mortality in patients with schizophrenia in Japan. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective study to evaluate excess mortality and risk factors for mortality in patients with schizophrenia in Japan. We included patients ...
Huyen Nguyen, Thai Take, Kenzo Take, Kyoko
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IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
The buildings and construction sectors play a pivotal role in combating climate change. Globally, they account for 30% of the final energy consumption and 27% of total energy sector CO2 emissions. Buildings currently consume up to 40% of the world’s total energy, and it is projected to increase to 50% by 2030. The world faces a significant challeng...
Chiu, Blanche Chia-Ping
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Peloux, Gérald
Edogawa Ranpo (1894-1965) est considéré comme le créateur du roman policier japonais moderne. Dès ses premières œuvres en 1923 il s’impose en tant qu’écrivain mais aussi en tant que spécialiste du genre. Cependant, il prend très rapidement conscience que le style qu’il soutient, proche des classiques occidentaux, est souvent très éloigné de ses pro...
Dale, John G. Aizawa, Nobuhiro
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Frontiers in Sociology
A powerful regime for regulating trade, the Group of Seven (G-7) has increasingly negotiated its digital trade through bilateral and preferential trade agreements, including with non-member states in the Global South. Focusing on the dominant concept shaping these agreements, Japan’s “Data Free Flow with Trust” (D.F.F.T.), we trace its discursively...