This volume of the new series, "Medical Radiology" addresses the important topic of "Innovations in Diagnostic Radiology". It presents examples of current work of interest not only to the radiological community but to physicians in other medical disciplines and to scientists in general. The impact of radiology on diagnostic medicine and patient management has been obvious from the beginning of our specialty. However, the evolution of the field is expanding at an astounding rate. During the...

“In Yumi’s world, what seems out of reach becomes reality.”(from: Dress Talk by Sarah Oba)“Yumi Katsura: Behind the Scenes” tells the story of Japan’s number one bridal designer who managed to revolutionize the Japanese perception of weddings.Seven women with various backgrounds came together and met Yumi at her iconic Bridal House café to talk about her beginnings, her success story and the influence she had on Japanese wedding culture.For the first time in En...

One Winged Angel, To Zanarkand, Liberi Fatali, Eyes on Me, Melodies of Life, Suteki Da Ne, Aria di Mezzo Carattere… I titoli di questi brani, ma soprattutto la figura di Nobuo Uematsu, per gli appassionati di Final Fantasy – e di videogiochi in generale – non passano mai inosservati. Del compositore giapponese si è scritto, parlato, ascoltato: la sua carriera ha permesso non solo alla musica composta per i videogiochi di diventare più conosciuta e diffusa, ma anche di portare ai concerti d...

Nobuo Uematsu is one of the most influential Japanese composers of the current age. One of Japan’s most beloved living composers, he has been composing music for the popular franchise since 1987, inspiring a new generation of classical music fans, and named by Time Magazine as an ‘innovator’ of the new wave of music.Sometimes described as the Beethoven of video game music, Nobuo Uematsu has built his career and reputation from his soundtracks to the enduring F...

Régulièrement jouée dans des concerts symphoniques partout dans le monde, la musique de la saga Final Fantasy fait partie des plus célèbres et célébrées du jeu vidéo. Pourquoi génère-t-elle autant de passion ? Comment a-t-elle été conçue ? De quelle manière a-t-elle évolué au fil des épisodes ainsi que des changements de direction et de compositeurs ? Avec l’appui d’une imposante documentation et des nombreux entretiens qu’il a pu réaliser au cours de sa carrière, l’auteur Jérémie Kermarre...

This thesis focuses on the theoretical description of electro-osmosis of polymer solutions. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of considering non-uniform profiles of the solution viscosity and polymer concentration near a solid surface.The thesis begins with an introduction to fundamental theories and experimental observations for beginners in this field, concerning electrolyte solutions, electric double layers, and electrokinetics. In Chapter 2, the author discusses the l...

This book presents a pioneering longitudinal study on English language instruction at the elementary school (ELES) level in the Japanese public school system. It attempts to identify those domains most sensitive to early English instruction by employing a state-of-the-art quantitative research methodology. English education was formally introduced in Japan for fifth and sixth graders in 2011 and is still in its infancy as a program. This study compares two groups (Grade 7 and 8) of student...

The 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station led to serious radioactive contamination of the environment. Due to transportation by seasonal wind and ocean currents, these radioactive materials have now been observed in many places in the Northern Hemisphere. This book provides a unique summary of the environmental impact of the unprecedented accident. It covers how radioactive materials were transported through the atmosphere, oceans and land. The techniques used to inv...

This book covers the practical application of dependable electronic systems in real industry, such as space, train control and automotive control systems, and network servers/routers. The impact from intermittent errors caused by environmental radiation (neutrons and alpha particles) and EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) are introduced together with their most advanced countermeasures. Power Integration is included as one of the most important bases of dependability in electronic systems...