Characteristic Analysis of Visual Evoked Potentials and Posterior Dominant Rhythm by Use of EEG Model

Kazuhiko Goto,Takenao Sugi,Yoshitaka Matsuda,Satoru Goto,Hiroki Fukuda,Yoshinobu Goto,Takao Yamasaki,Shozo Tobimatsu 제어로봇시스템학회 2013 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2013 No.10

Visual evoked potentials (VEPs) are the electrical responses from the brain concerned with visual information processing. Amplitude of VEPs is smaller than that of background EEG activity, and the stimulus-locked averaging method is usually used for obtained the waveform. VEP response to each stimulus is not completely the same however it is varying with its amplitude and duration. Therefore, amplitude of averaged VEP waveform deteriorates due to their variability in raw data. Feature extraction of background EEG activity during visual stimulation is also a one of significant items in VEP analysis. In that case, separation of VEP component and background EEG component (mainly posterior dominant rhythm) is crucial. In the past, we proposed the method of estimating both amplitude of VEP and dominant rhythm by use of EEG model. This present study, the proposed method was applied to actual recorded VEP data and its effectiveness was evaluated. EEGs with visual stimulus were recorded from nine healthy young adults. Usefulness of the proposed method was investigated by comparing the conventional power spectrum averaging method. The proposed method will be applicable to show an accurate VEP analysis and characteristic analysis of background activity under visual stimulus.

The leading ideal of a complete intersection of height two, Part II

Goto, Shiro,Heinzer, William,Kim, Mee-Kyoung Elsevier 2007 Journal of algebra Vol.312 No.2

<P><B>Abstract</B></P><P>Let (S,n) be a regular local ring and let I=(f,g) be an ideal in <I>S</I> generated by a regular sequence f,g of length two. Let R=S/I and m=n/I. As in [S. Goto, W. Heinzer, M.-K. Kim, The leading ideal of a complete intersection of height two, J. Algebra 298 (2006) 238–247], we examine the leading form ideal <SUP>I∗</SUP> of <I>I</I> in the associated graded ring G=<SUB>grn</SUB>(S). If <SUB>grm</SUB>(R) is Cohen–Macaulay, we describe precisely the Hilbert series H(<SUB>grm</SUB>(R),λ) in terms of the degrees of homogeneous generators of <SUP>I∗</SUP> and of their successive GCD's. If D=GCD(<SUP>f∗</SUP>,<SUP>g∗</SUP>) is a prime element of <SUB>grn</SUB>(S) that is regular on <SUB>grn</SUB>(S)/(<SUP>f∗</SUP>D,<SUP>g∗</SUP>D), we prove that <SUP>I∗</SUP> is 3-generated and a perfect ideal. If <SUB>ht<SUB>grn</SUB>(S)</SUB>(<SUP>f∗</SUP>,<SUP>g∗</SUP>,<SUP>h∗</SUP>)=2, where h∈I is such that <SUP>h∗</SUP> is of minimal degree in <SUP>I∗</SUP>∖(<SUP>f∗</SUP>,<SUP>g∗</SUP>)<SUB>grn</SUB>(S), we prove <SUP>I∗</SUP> is 3-generated and a perfect ideal of <SUB>grn</SUB>(S), so <SUB>grm</SUB>(R)=<SUB>grn</SUB>(S)/<SUP>I∗</SUP> is a Cohen–Macaulay ring. We give several examples to illustrate our theorems.</P>

No Association between the CDX2 G543C Polymorphism and Risk of Gastric Atrophy and Cancer

Goto, Yasuyuki,Kato, Tsuyoshi,Ando, Takafumi,Goto, Hidemi,Hamajima, Nobuyuki Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.11

Ectopic expression of CDX2 in the stomach is closely associated with chronic Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and intestinal metaplasia. Whether CDX2 has tumor suppression or tumorigenesis potential remains to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated the association between the CDX2 G543C polymorphism (silent mutation) and the risk for H. pylori-induced gastric atrophy and cancer as well as H. pylori infection, using 454 Japanese subjects undergoing a health checkup and 202 gastric cancer patients. The frequency of the minor allele was the same as previously reported in China, but different from that reported in England. CDX2 G543C was not associated with risk of H. pylori infection, gastric atrophy, or gastric cancer, although the point estimate for non-cardiac differentiated gastric cancer as compared to controls with gastric atrophy was 2.22 (95%CI=0.17-29.4). In conclusion, our results indicate that the CDX2 G543C polymorphism is unlikely to affect the H. pylori infection-gastric atrophy-gastric cancer sequence.

Quantitative analysis between visual mismatch negativity and psychopathology scale for schizophrenia

Kazuhiko Goto,Takenao Sugi,Toshihiko Maekawa,Katuya Ogata,Yoshinobu Goto,Shozo Tobimatsu,Masatoshi Nakamura 제어로봇시스템학회 2009 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2009 No.8

Visual mismatch negativity (v-MMN) in electroencephalographic (EEG) record provides an index of preattentive information processing of the brain v-MMN is considered to reflect schizophrenia. The positive and negative syndrome scale (PANSS) is usually used in clinical diagnosis on patients with schizophyenia for estimating the degree of disorder. In this study, the relationship between v-MMN and PANSS was analyzed. Characteristic parameters of peals including N1, N2, P300, and MMN were established respectively. Estimated function was constructed by selected parameters. P300 was most significant characteristic related to all items of FANSS.

Anlaysis of Source Wavelength Dependence of Modulation Frequency Responses of LD`s Measured with Active Layer Photomixing Technique

R. Goto,K. Matsui,H. Kasuya,M. Mori,T. Goto,H. Nishimoto 한국통신학회 1997 OPTOELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE Vol.2 No.1

Eutectic Ceramic Composites by Melt-Solidification

Goto, Takashi,Tu, Rong The Korean Ceramic Society 2019 한국세라믹학회지 Vol.56 No.4

While high-temperature ceramic composites consisting of carbides, borides, and nitrides, the so-called ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs), have been commonly produced through solid-state sintering, melt-solidification is an alternative method for their manufacture. As many UHTCs are binary or ternary eutectic systems, they can be melted and solidified at a relatively low temperature via a eutectic reaction. The microstructure of the eutectic composites is typically rod-like or lamellar, as determined by the volume fraction of the second phase. Directional solidification can help fabricate more sophisticated UHTCs with highly aligned textures. This review describes the fabrication of UHTCs through the eutectic reaction and explains their mechanical properties. The use of melt-solidification has been limited to small specimens; however, the recently developed laser technology can melt large-sized UHTCs, suggesting their potential for practical applications. An example of laser melt-solidification of a eutectic ceramic composite is demonstrated.

Effect of Trace Impurities on High-Cycle Fatigue Damage of Ultrafine Grained Copper Processed by Equal Channel Angular Pressing

Goto, Masahiro,Teshima, N.,Han, Seung Zeon,Yakushiji, T.,Kim, Sang Shik Trans Tech Publications, Ltd. 2008 Materials science forum Vol.584 No.-

<P>In order to study the effect of trace impurities on high-cycle fatigue damage of ultrafine grained (UFG) copper, fatigue tests were carried out for two samples: oxygen-free copper (OFC, 99.99 wt% Cu) and deoxidized low-phosphorous copper (DLP, 99.95 wt% Cu). After the processing by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) using eight passes, equiaxed grains with an average size of 250 nm were formed for both the samples. Fatigue strength of UFG copper was enhanced by the impurities. The formation behavior of surface damage and the change in surface hardness was monitored. A close relationship was observed between the change in hardness and the formation behavior of surface damage. The physical background of the effect of trace impurities on the fatigue damage was discussed from the viewpoints of surface damage formation behavior.</P>

NORMALITIES OF CALVES OBTAINED FROM THE TRANSFERS OF BLASTOCYSTS PRODUCED BY TOTALLY IN-VITRO TECHNIQUE

Goto, K.,Kajihara, Y.,Kosaka, S.,Koba, M.,Nakanishi, Y.,Ogawa, K.,Oku, T.,Fujiyama, M.,Yoshida, Y. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 1989 Animal Bioscience Vol.2 No.4

Bovine blastocysts were obtained by totally in-vitro technique and then transferred to recipient cows. Total of 15 calves (including 4 premature calves) were obtained from 11 recipients. Four calves were obtained from the transfers of fresh blastocysts and 9 calves were obtained from the transfers of frozen-thawed blastocysts. Two calves were obtained from the bisected fresh blastocyst. The males and 5 females were delivered. Birth weight of calves was within normal range except one female, and all calves appeared to be completely normal.

Tensile Properties and Fatigue Strength of Ultrafine Grained Pure Copper

Goto, Masahiro,Han, Seung Zeon,Kim, Sang Shik,Kawagoishi, Norio,Lim, Cha Yong Trans Tech Publications, Ltd. 2007 Key Engineering Materials Vol.353-358 No.3

<P>Oxygen-free copper was processed by equal channel angular pressing with different numbers of ECAP process cycles, NP. Tensile strength was increased with an increase in NP, but it tended to saturate after NP = 4. Conversely, elongation was dramatically decreased by first pressing, but it tended to saturate up to NP = 3, followed by slight increasing trend after NP = 4. Fatigue tests of specimens processed with NP = 4 and 8 were performed. The change in surface morphologies during fatigue was monitored successively. In addition to this, the change in surface hardness was measured. Significant decrease in surface hardness due to cyclic stresses was measured. The physical basis of fatigue damage of UFG copper was discussed based on the experimental results.</P>

Effects of Surfactant Tween 80 on Forage Degradability and Microbial Growth on the In vitro Rumen Mixed and Pure Cultures

Goto, M.,Bae, H.,Lee, S.S.,Yahaya, M.S.,Karita, S.,Wanjae, K.,Cheng, K.J. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2003 Animal Bioscience Vol.16 No.5

Effect of a surfactant Tween 80 on the bacterial growth in the rumen was examined on the in vitro pure cultures of Streptococcus bovis, Selenomonas ruminantium, Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens, Prevotella ruminicola, Megasphaera elsidenni, Fibrobacta succinogenes, Ruminanococcus albus and Ruminococcus flavefaciens. Dry matter degradability (DMD), concentrations and compositions of volatile fatty acids (VFA), and the most probable number (MPN) of cellulolytic bacteria and total number of bacteria in the presence of Tween 80 were also examined on the in vitro rumen mixed culture either with barley grain or orchardgrass hay. The growth of S. bovis, S. ruminantium, B. fibrisolvens, P. ruminicola, M. elsidenni and F. succinogenes were significantly higher (p<0.05) at over 0.05% concentrations of Tween 80 than those of the control cultures, while was not changed with R. albus and R. flavefaciens. With rumen mixed culture the DMD of barley grain and orchardgrass hay was significantly higher (p<0.05) at a 0.2% concentration of Tween 80 than the control, being reflected in the significantly higher (p<0.05) VFA production (mmol $g^{-1}$DDM) with orchardgrass hay. The higher (p<0.05) ratio of propionate to acetate at a 0.2% concentration of Tween 80 was also observed with orchardgrass hay, showing a similar trend with barley grain. No changes in the total bacterial number and MPN of cellulolytic bacteria were observed.