Fabrication of Cu(In, Ga)Se2 thin film solar cell absorbers from electrodeposited bilayers

Yusuke Oda,Masakazu Matsubayashi,Takashi Minemoto,Hideyuki Takakura 한국물리학회 2010 Current Applied Physics Vol.10 No.2

CuInSe2 (CIS) and Cu(In, Ga)Se2 (CIGS) films as solar cell absorbers have been fabricated from electrodeposited (ED) In–Se/CIS and CIS/CuGaSe2 (CGS) bilayers, respectively. Firstly, In–Se/CIS bilayers were intermixed by annealing at 600 ℃ for 10 min and it followed that CIS films with large grains and controlled compositional ratios were realized. CIS solar cells using these films showed around 2.2% efficiency. Next,CIS/CGS bilayers were annealed at 600 ℃ for 60 min for intermixing. Here, oxygen-free CGS films prepared from Cu–Ga–Se solution added Li2SO4 as the supporting electrolyte were used because Ga–O compound formed in ED-CGS films worked as the defects. As the results, around 2.9% efficiency CIGS solar cell using the films was realized. Especially, 29.7 mA/㎠ and 36.1 mA/㎠ high short-circuit current density were obtained in the CIS and CIGS solar cells, respectively. These results indicate that ED-bilayers technique is useful to realize low-cost and high efficiency solar cell.

Current status of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer practice among gynecologic oncologists in Japan: a nationwide survey by the Japan Society of Gynecologic Oncology (JSGO)

Yusuke Kobayashi,Kenta Masuda,Akira Hiraswa,Kazuhiro Takehara,Hitoshi Tsuda,Yoh Watanabe,Katsutoshi Oda,Satoru Nagase,Masaki Mandai,Aikou Okamoto,Nobuo Yaegashi,Mikio Mikami,Takayuki Enomoto,Daisuke A 대한부인종양학회 2022 Journal of Gynecologic Oncology Vol.33 No.5

Objective: The practices pertaining to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) in Japan have been rapidly changing owing to the clinical development of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors, the increasing availability of companion diagnostics, and the broadened insurance coverage of HBOC management from April 2020. A questionnaire of gynecologic oncologists was conducted to understand the current status and to promote the widespread standardization of future HBOC management. Methods: A Google Form questionnaire was administered to the members of the Japan Society of Gynecologic Oncology. The survey consisted of 25 questions in 4 categories: respondent demographics, HBOC management experience, insurance coverage of HBOC management, and educational opportunities related to HBOC. Results: A total of 666 valid responses were received. Regarding the prevalence of HBOC practice, the majority of physicians responded in the negative and required human resources, information sharing and educational opportunities, and expanded insurance coverage to adopt and improve HBOC practice. Most physicians were not satisfied with the educational opportunities provided so far, and further expansion was desired. They remarked on the psychological burdens of many HBOC managements. Physicians reported these burdens could be alleviated by securing sufficient time to engage in HBOC management, creating easy-to-understand explanatory material for patients, collaboration with specialists in genetic medicine, and educational opportunities. Conclusion: Gynecologic oncologists in Japan are struggling to deal with psychological burdens in HBOC practice. To promote the clinical practice of HBOC management, there is an urgent need to strengthen human resources and improve educational opportunities, and expand insurance coverage for HBOC management.

Comparison of taxon-based and trophi-based response patterns of rotifer community to water quality: applicability of the rotifer functional group as an indicator of water quality

오혜지,장광현,정현기,남귀숙,Yusuke Oda,Wei Dai,이의행,공동수,황순진 한국통합생물학회 2017 Animal cells and systems Vol.21 No.2

Rotifer community is often used as a taxon-based bioindicator for water quality. However, studies of the planktonic community from the viewpoint of functional groups in freshwater ecosystems have been limited, particularly for rotifers. Because rotifers have various trophi types determining their feeding strategies, thereby representing an ecological niche, their functional feeding groups can act as biological and ecological indicators in lakes and reservoirs where planktonic communities are dominant. We analyzed the patterns of spatial distribution of the rotifer community in various reservoirs and then its relationship with water quality through redundancy and regression analyses. Compared with taxon-based composition, the response of trophi-based composition appears simplistic and showed clearer tendency in relation with water-quality variables. Each trophi responded differently by the degree of eutrophication indicating that each trophi group is possibly affected by environments such as the combinations of water-quality variables in different ways.

Simultaneous Sampling of NO, NO2, HONO and HNO3 in the Atmosphere by a Filter-Pack Method

Norimichi Takenaka,Takumi Oda,Yusuke Fujii 한국대기환경학회 2022 Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment (AJAE) Vol.16 No.2

A simultaneous sampling method for gaseous nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitrous acid (HONO) and nitric acid (HNO3) was developed by a filter-pack sampling method to measure these concentrations at low cost in areas where monitoring stations are not available or at multiple locations. HONO and HNO3 gases were collected with a conventional filter-pack method. NO2 was collected with a guaiacolimpregnated filter at a flow rate of 0.3 dm3 min-1. NO was collected using guaiacol by oxidizing it to NO2 with potassium permanganate at a 0.3 dm3 min-1 flow rate. The optimum concentration of KMnO4 in the immersion solution for the impregnated filter was 0.16 mol dm-3 (in 0.51 mol dm-3 H2SO4). The concentrations of NO and NO2 measured by the filter-pack method were in good agreement with those measured by the chemiluminescence method. It was calculated that 60 ppb NO could be oxidized to NO2 with the KMnO4-impregnated filter for 183 hours at a 0.3 dm3 min-1 flow rate. This is enough time for sampling in a real environment. This method was applied to measure NO, NO2, HONO and HNO3 in the atmosphere at three points around Osaka, Japan.

안정동위원소비를 활용한 생태지위면적 분석의수생태계 평가 가능성 분석: 영산강 승촌보의 저서성 대형무척추동물을 대상으로

서동환,오혜지,Jin Mei Yan,Oda Yusuke,김현우,장민호,최보형,신경훈,이경락,이수웅,장광현 한국환경영향평가학회 2018 환경영향평가 Vol.27 No.6

We measured ecological niche space (ENS) using carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios of benthic macroinvertebrates to estimate its applicability for large river assessment. In particular, we compared ENSs of selected macroinvertebrates between upper and lower area of Seungchon Weir in Yeongsan River to estimate the impact of weir on biological community. We also measured basic water quality and community indices including benthic macroinvertebrates index (BMI) to estimate their correlations with calculated ENS. ENS was calculated using the Bayesian Stable Isotope in R statistics (package “SIBER”). The results showed that seasonal variations in water quality and community indices were found, but there was no apparent tendency between upper and lower area of the Seungchon Weir in June (before rainy season) and August (after rainy season). However, ENS of benthic macroinvertebrates markedly decreased across the weir in both June and August regardless of changes in water quality. This means the physical change of the stream due to the weir cause decrease of ecological isotopic niche space of benthic macroinvertebrates regardless of water quality, suggesting physical modification by the weir can affect the interaction between habitat condition and macroinvertebrates. Therefore, the ecological isotopic niche space can be a useful supplementary indicator for the river ecosystem assessment. 본 연구에서는 저서성 대형무척추동물의 탄소와 질소 안정동위원소비를 이용하여 생태지위면적을 계산하고 수생태계 평가 활용 여부를 분석하였다. 평가를 위해 영산강 승촌보의 상류와 하류에 서식하고 있는 저서성 대형무척추동물의 생태지위면적을 6월과 8월 두차례에 걸쳐 비교하여 보로 인한 영향 유무를 집중호우 전후 시기로 구분하여 평가하였다. 또한, 수질과 군집지수 및 생물지수 (BMI)를 각각 측정하고 계산하여 계산된 생태지위면적과의 연관 관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 생태지위면적의 계산은 R 프로그램의 SIBER 패키지에서 제공하는 Bayesian Stable Isotope 기능을 이용하여 수행하였다. 승촌보 지역의 집중호우 이전 시기인 6월과 집중호우 이후 시기인 8월의 수질과 생물지수는 집중호우 전과 후 차이를나타냈으나, 승촌보의 상류와 하류 지점에서 보로 인한 차이의 뚜렷한 경향은 나타나지 않았다. 반면, 저서성 대형무척추동물의 생태지위면적은 6월과 8월 조사에서 모두 상류 지역과 비교하여 하류 지역에서 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. 이는 보로 인한 하천의 물리적 변화가 수질과 관계없이 저서성 대형무척추동물의 생태지위면적에 영향을 줄 수 있음을 의미하며, 종조성 변화와 같은 서식처 선호도에 따른 구성 생물의 변화와 같은 직접적인 영향 외에 서식처 환경 변화를 통한 종합적인 영향을 반영하는 것으로 판단된다. 따라서, 안정동위원소를 이용한 생태지위면적 값으로 먹이의 다양성, 선택성, 종의 생태적 지위, 경쟁 수준 등을 정량적으로 평가하여 기존의 지수를 이용한 평가방법을 보완할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

A simple technique for repositioning of the mandible by a surgical guide prepared using a three-dimensional model after segmental mandibulectomy

Funayama, Akinori,Kojima, Taku,Yoshizawa, Michiko,Mikami, Toshihiko,Kanemaru, Shohei,Niimi, Kanae,Oda, Yohei,Kato, Yusuke,Kobayashi, Tadaharu Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Re 2017 Maxillofacial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Vol.39 No.-

Background: Mandibular reconstruction is performed after segmental mandibulectomy, and precise repositioning of the condylar head in the temporomandibular fossa is essential for maintaining preoperative occlusion. Methods: In cases without involvement of soft tissue around the mandibular bone, the autopolymer resin in a soft state is pressed against the lower border of the mandible and buccal and lingual sides of the 3D model on the excised side. After hardening, it is shaved with a carbide bar to make the proximal and distal parts parallel to the resected surface in order to determine the direction of mandibular resection. On the other hand, in cases that require resection of soft tissue around the mandible such as cases of a malignant tumor, right and left mandibular rami of the 3D model are connected with the autopolymer resin to keep the preoperative position between proximal and distal segments before surgical simulation. The device is made to fit the lower border of the anterior mandible and the posterior border of the mandibular ramus. The device has a U-shaped handle so that adaptation of the device will not interfere with the soft tissue to be removed and has holes to be fixed on the mandible with screws. Results: We successfully performed the planned accurate segmental mandibulectomy and the precise repositioning of the condylar head by the device. Conclusions: The present technique and device that we developed proved to be simple and useful for restoring the preoperative condylar head positioning in the temporomandibular fossa and the precise resection of the mandible.

Potential Applicability of Local Resection With Prophylactic Left Gastric Artery Basin Dissection for Early-Stage Gastric Cancer in the Upper Third of the Stomach

Akashi Yoshimasa,Ogawa Koichi,Hisakura Katsuji,Enomoto Tsuyoshi,Ohara Yusuke,Owada Yohei,Hashimoto Shinji,Takahashi Kazuhiro,Shimomura Osamu,Doi Manami,Miyazaki Yoshihiro,Furuya Kinji,Moue Shoko,Oda T 대한위암학회 2022 Journal of gastric cancer Vol.22 No.3

Purpose Total or proximal gastrectomy of the upper-third early gastric cancer (u-EGC) often causes severe post-gastrectomy syndrome, suggesting that these procedures are extremely invasive for patients without pathologically positive lymph node (LN) metastasis. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical applicability of a stomach function-preserving surgery, local resection (LR), with prophylactic left gastric artery (LGA)-basin dissection (LGA-BD). Materials and Methods The data of patients with u-EGC (pathologically diagnosed as T1) were retrospectively analyzed. Total gastrectomy was performed in 30 patients, proximal gastrectomy in 45, and subtotal gastrectomy in 6; the LN status was evaluated assuming that the patients had already underwent LR + LGA-BD. This procedure was considered feasible in patients without LN metastases or in patients with cancer in the LGA basin. The reproducibility of the results was also evaluated using an external validation dataset. Results Of the 82 eligible patients, 79 (96.3%) were cured after undergoing LR + LGA-BD, 74 (90.2%) were pathologically negative for LN metastases, and 5 (6.1%) had LN metastases, but these findings were only observed in the LGA basin. Similarly, of the 406 eligible tumors in the validation dataset, 396 (97.5%) were potentially curative. Tumors in the lesser curvature, post-endoscopic resection status, and small tumors (<20 mm) were considered to be stronger indicators of LR + LGA-BD as all subpopulation cases met our feasibility criteria. Conclusions More than 95% of the patients with u-EGC might be eligible for LR + LGA-BD. This function-preserving procedure may contribute to the development of u-EGC without pathological LN metastases, especially for tumors located at the lesser curvature Purpose Total or proximal gastrectomy of the upper-third early gastric cancer (u-EGC) often causes severe post-gastrectomy syndrome, suggesting that these procedures are extremely invasive for patients without pathologically positive lymph node (LN) metastasis. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical applicability of a stomach function-preserving surgery, local resection (LR), with prophylactic left gastric artery (LGA)-basin dissection (LGA-BD). Materials and Methods The data of patients with u-EGC (pathologically diagnosed as T1) were retrospectively analyzed. Total gastrectomy was performed in 30 patients, proximal gastrectomy in 45, and subtotal gastrectomy in 6; the LN status was evaluated assuming that the patients had already underwent LR + LGA-BD. This procedure was considered feasible in patients without LN metastases or in patients with cancer in the LGA basin. The reproducibility of the results was also evaluated using an external validation dataset. Results Of the 82 eligible patients, 79 (96.3%) were cured after undergoing LR + LGA-BD, 74 (90.2%) were pathologically negative for LN metastases, and 5 (6.1%) had LN metastases, but these findings were only observed in the LGA basin. Similarly, of the 406 eligible tumors in the validation dataset, 396 (97.5%) were potentially curative. Tumors in the lesser curvature, post-endoscopic resection status, and small tumors (<20 mm) were considered to be stronger indicators of LR + LGA-BD as all subpopulation cases met our feasibility criteria. Conclusions More than 95% of the patients with u-EGC might be eligible for LR + LGA-BD. This function-preserving procedure may contribute to the development of u-EGC without pathological LN metastases, especially for tumors located at the lesser curvature