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2023

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Books and Other Publications

  • Oyama, S., 2023. The concept of varolization to create new values and lifestyles.『Piping Technology』August 2023 1-6.(in Japanese)
  • Nakano, T., 2023. Diagnosing the Global Environment from the Local Area.The Association of Japanese Geographers, ed. 『Geographical Encyclopedia』 Maruzen Publishing. 76-77.
  • Ushiku, H., 2023. Weed recycling―Material Transformation in the Volga Basket Industry edited by Juichi Itani 『Create and use』Ecological anthropology is a challenge, Session4，95-132. Showa-do. (in Japanese)
  • Kunieda, M., Shaw Rajib. 2023. Town Planning for Disaster Reduction. Kotosaka, M., Miyagaki, G., ed. 『Methods and Practices of Social Innovation』 Keio University Press.(in Japanese)
  • Kunieda, M., 2023. Africa and Global Health』 Jinbo, K., Hirose, Y., ed. 『World Order in Flux and Global Governance』 Keio University Press.(in Japanese)
  • Saito, M., 2023. 『Tracking Giraffes Hidden in the Woods - More about the Wild』 Kumon Publishing Co. 111 pp.
  • Yamanashi, Y., 2023. Pet trade: Current status of capture and trade of primates for petting purposes.The Primatological Society of Japan, ed. 『Encyclopedia of Primatology』 (in Japanese)
  • Yamanashi, Y., 2023. Breeding environment and environmental enrichment in zoos. The Primatological Society of Japan, ed.『Encyclopedia of Primatology』 (in Japanese)
  • Yamanashi, Y., 2023. Physiological Indicators of Stress. Maruzen Publishing, July 2023. The Primatological Society of Japan, ed. 『Encyclopedia of Primatology』 (in Japanese)
  • Yamanashi, Y., 2023. Animal Welfare from Zoos and Aquariums ～How to relate to living things in the new era～. Special Feature: The Changing Zoo. Civil Engineering Consultant. P8-11. (in Japanese)
  • Yamanashi, Y., 2023. From Solo Breeding to Herd Breeding, Mito and Young Elephants Build a Herd. Monkey. Vol. 8, No. 2.(in Japanese)
  • Georgina, Seera, 2023. Obesity in Women: Socio-cultural and Nutritional Perspectives from Uganda. Langaa RPCIG.

Papers

  • Nakano, T., Kurosaki, Y., Ito, T.Y., Iijima, Y., and Bavuudorj, G., 2023. Applicability of digital camera images to estimate vegetation parameters in semi‑arid grasslands of Mongolia. Journal of Agricultural Meteorology 79, 114‑119. (peer-reviewed)
  • Sakamoto, T. 2023. Threat Conceptions in Global Security Discourse: Analyzing the Speech Records of the United Nations Security Council, 1990–2019. International Studies Quarterly 67(3) (August 2023). (peer-reviewed)
  • Sakamoto, T. 2023. 'Resilience under Strain: Spatial Dimensions of ‘Farmer–Herder Conflict’ in the Sahel', in Shinya Konaka and Creta Semplici, eds., Reconsidering Resilience in African Pastoralism: Toward a Relational and Contextual Approach. Kyoto University Press/TransPacific Press/Euro Span. 205-225. (not peer-reviewed)
  • Moonkawin, J.; Huynh, L. T.; Schneider, M. Y.; Fujii, S.; Echigo, S.; Nguyen, L. P. H.; Hoang, T. T.; Huynh, H. T.; Harada, H. 2023. Challenges to Accurate Estimation of Methane Emission from Septic Tanks with Long Emptying Intervals. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2023, No. ii. DOI:10.1021/acs.est.3c05724 (peer-reviewed)
  • Strande, L.; Evans, B.; von Sperling, M.; Bartram, J.; Harada, H.; Nakagiri, A.; Nguyen, V.-A. Urban Sanitation: New Terminology for Globally Relevant Solutions? Environ. Sci. Technol. 2023. DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c04431 (peer-reviewed)
  • Rifqi, M. A.; Hamidah, U.; Sintawardani, N.; Harada, H.; Nyambe, S.; Sai, A.; Yamauchi, T. 2023. Effect of handwashing on the reduction of Escherichia coli on children’s hands in urban slum Indonesia. J. Water Health 2023. DOI: 10.2166/wh.2023.121 (peer-reviewed)
  • Naing, W.; Harada, H.; Fujii, S.; Hmwe, C. S. S. 2023. A simplified material flow analysis employing local expert judgment and its impact on uncertainty. J. Mater. Cycles Waste Manag. 2023, 25. 2101-2112. DOI: 10.1007/s10163-023-01660-5 (peer-reviewed)
  • Guo, S.; Ao, X.; Ma, X.; Cheng, S.; Men, C.; Harada, H.; Saroj, D. P.; Mang, H. P.; Li, Z.; Zheng, L. 2023. Machine-learning-aided application of high-gravity technology to enhance ammonia recovery of fresh waste leachate. Water Res. 2023, 235. DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119891 (peer-reviewed)
  • Nozawa, S. and Yabe, N. (in printing) Online or in-store? :Apparel shopping behaviour in Yokohama, Japan. Geographical Reports of Tokyo Metropolitan University 59: (not peer-reviewed)
  • Saito, M., Matsunaga, M., Fukuizumi, H., Nakamichi, M. and Kinoshita, K. 2023. Factors affecting captive female giraffe stress response: male presence, small enclosure, and low temperature. Zoo Biology. 42(5): 632-643. (peer-reviewed)
  • Alejandro, J., Yamanashi, Y., Nemoto, K., Mouri. K, Huang Ching-wen, Bercovitch, F. B., Michael A. 2023. Huffman Reducing stress and stereotypic behaviors in captive female pygmy slow lorises (Nycticebus pygmeaus) American Journal of Primatology e23495. (peer-reviewed)
  • Yamanashi, Y., Yoshida, N., Matsuzaka, T., 2023. A study of practical animal welfare assessment methods in zoo animals：Risk assessment of animal welfare for black bears, based on case studies of human and machine-learning behavior observations. Animal Behaviour and Management 59(3) 37-47. (in Japanese) (peer-reviewed)
  • Iwaide, S., Nakayama, Y., Chambers, J. K., Uchida, K., Nakagawa, D., Yamanashi, Y., Bando, H., Murakami, T. in press. Senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in a super-aged rhesus monkey (Macaca Mulatta). Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. (peer-reviewed)
  • Justine Athieno, Georgina Seera, Faith Muyonga, Joweria Nambooze, Mariam Namasaba. 2023. Socio-demographic predictors of obesity among women in Mukono Central Division in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional study BMC. Women’s Health 23(1):571. (peer-reviewed)

Misc.

  • Oyama, S., 2023. Japanese people collecting trash in Niger, Part 40：Niger's work requires patience and movement - thank you for your ongoing support! JICA Niger Office Letter March/April 2023 Merger Issue 7-9. JICA Niger Branch Office.(in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. African Province.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography』110-117. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Global Challenges and Goals for Solutions.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography』162-163. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Spreading Infectious Diseases and Sanitation Issues.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography』174-175. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Resources and Energy Issues.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography』176-179. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Global Environmental Issues.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography』180-185. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Greening Efforts in the Deserted Sahel(Niger).『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography』163. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. African Province.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography: Guidance materials』110-117. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Global Challenges and Goals for Solutions.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography: Guidance materials』 162-163. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Spreading Infectious Diseases and Sanitation Issues.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography: Guidance materials』174-175. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Resources and Energy Issues.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography: Guidance materials』176-179. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Global Environmental Issues.『High School Geography Comprehensive, Geography: Guidance materials』180-185. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. African Province.『New detailed geography exploration』270-277. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Culture of Daily Life.『New detailed geography exploration』198-201. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Ethnicity & Religion.『New detailed geography exploration』202-210.Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Toward a Sustainable Society ① The Challenge of Desertification in the Sahel -Sustainable Development of Rural Niger.『New detailed geography exploration』79.Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. African Province.『New detailed geography exploration instruction book』320-329. Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Culture of Daily Life.『New detailed geography exploration instruction book』229-237.Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Ethnicity & Religion.『New detailed geography exploration instruction book』238-248.Teikoku-Shoin. (in Japanese)
  • Sato, J., Nagahata, M., Ushiku, H., Shinada, G., 2023.「Plenary Symposium at the 33rd National Conference of the Japan Society for International Development How to Face the Global Crisis：Role of International Development Studies」『International Development Studies』32(1)：83-94 (in Japanese)
  • Ushiku, H., 2023. 「The "tease," the "self-mutilation," and the dog stuff- 『laugh』」 NPO Afric Africa 『Letter from Africa』 (in Japanese)
  • Kirikoshi, H., 2023.「Dr. Tani in Niger The Story of Surgeon Yuzo Tanigaki」 Non-profit Organization AFRICAN AFRICA 『Recommended African Books』(in Japanese)
  • Kurosawa, I., Okamoto, C., Moriizumi, M., Hirayama, Y., Suzuki, K., Ae, N., 2023. Evaluation of soil health using pectin degradation-inducing activity in a lettuce growing area. Proceedings of the 2023 Kansai Branch Meeting of the Soil Science and Fertilizer Society of Japan(Scheduled to be published)(in Japanese)
  • Nakao, S., 2023. 「アフリカ(2022年回顧と展望)」『史学雑誌』132(5): 313-316. (in Japanese)
  • Nakao, S., 2023. 「Book Review: Akira Sato, ed. 『Islam in the State and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa: History and Present』」『African Studies』103: 67-70. (in Japanese)
  • Saito, M., Giraffe observation workshop with Kansai University Secondary School＠Kyoto City Zoo, September 23, 2023

Presentations

  • Oyama, S., 2023. Varolization: Using Garbage to Green Deserts and Create Peaceful Societies in West Africa.Kyoto Lions Club 1669th Regular Meeting.The Westin Miyako Hotel, April 26, 2023
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Africa's de-plasticization policy and its effectiveness. The 60th Annual Conference of the Japan Association for African Studies, Tohto University International Training Center (Institute of Developing Economies), Chiba City, May 14, 2023
  • Oyama, S. 2023. Urban waste valorization for greening the land in Republic of Niger, West Africa. Session 5 Biodiversity. UNIVERSITÄT HAMBURG – KYOTO UNIVERSITY Strategic Partnership Symposium 2023 Approaching planetary boundaries and jeopardizing planetary health –a multi‐disciplinary approach to a sustainable future. 19 June, 2023, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Oyama, S. 2023. Valorization of urban waste for tackling the desertification: "Cleaning the cities, greening land" campaign in Republic of Niger, West Africa. Session “Let’s discuss the pros and cons of connecting with nature, culture, tradition and indigenous knowledge for suitability?” (Session Chair Dr. Alimata Sidibe). June 27. Sustainability Research +Innovation 2023 (SRI2023) Panama Convention Center, Panama City.
  • Oyama, S., 2023. De-plasticization Policies and Their Effectiveness in Africa,Institute of Developing Economies Joint Research Group 『Marine Plastic Problem and Countermeasures in Southeast Asia (Chief Staff Michikazu Kojima)July 28, 2023
  • Oyama, S., 2023. People's Livelihoods and Potatoes in the Andes Mountains,Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education Hanshin Senior College, Department of International Understanding, Takarazuka, October 6, 2023
  • Oyama, S., 2023. Coups and Terrorism in the West African Sahel: A Second Decolonization, Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education Hanshin Senior College, Department of International Understanding, Takarazuka, October 6, 2023
  • Nakano, T., Bat-Oyun T., 2023.Spatiotemporal variation of plant biomass and precipitation in Mongolia, The 2023 National Convention of the Japanese Society of Agricultural Meteorology, March 2023, Yamaguchi.
  • Sakamoto, T., 2023. 「Analyzing Risks in a Global Society」, Forum to Commemorate the Inauguration of the University of Tokyo's Digital Observatory Research Promotion Organization「Toward a Resilient Society for the Year 2050」, October 10, 2023, Tokyo.
  • Sakamoto, T., 2023. 「A Systematic Analysis of Post-Cold War Policy Debates in the UN Security Council：Focusing on the concept of "Threats to Peace.", The 208th Regular Meeting of the Society for the Study of International Relations, September 23, 2023, Tokyo.
  • Sakamoto, T., 2023. 「How to Make the Most of Large-Scale Text Analysis: Focusing on Application to International Relations and Conflict Studies」, Kyoto University Seminar on Asian Economic Development (AEDS), September 8, 2023, Kyoto. (Invited Speaker)
  • Sakamoto, T., 2023. 「Conflict and Crisis Simulation」，The Operations Research Society of Japan 10th "Crisis Management and Public Safety" Research Department, July 7, 2023, Tokyo (Invited Speaker)
  • Sakamoto, T., 2023. 「Open Data in the Social Sciences：Focusing on the Application to International Relations and Human Security」，Academic Forum organized by Science Council of Japan「Open science and data-driven research will change science and society」, June 27, 2023, Tokyo (Invited Speaker)
  • Sakamoto, T., 2023. 「Starting Social Science with Computers: Focusing on Simulation of Conflicts and Crises」, The University of Tokyo, College of Liberal Arts「Special Friday Courses for High School and University Students」 (Summer Term 2023), June 23, 2023, Tokyo.
  • Takuto Sakamoto 2023. 'Resilience under Strain: Spatial Dimensions of ‘Farmer–Herder Conflict’ in the Sahel,' Hitotsubashi Summer Institute (HSI) 2023: Economic Development, 2023/6/9, Tokyo.
  • Sakamoto, T., 2023. 「Fulbe in Niamey: A Survey of Pastoralists Living in the City」, The 60th Annual Conference of the Japan Association for African Studies, May 13, 2023, Chiba.
  • Harada, H. 2023. Challenges and Opportunities for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in sub- Saharan Africa, Seminar of Environmental Engineering, 2023/10/26, Tainan.
  • Watanabe, R., Yokoi, T., and Harada, H. 2023. Effects of Meta-Model Structure on the Prediction Model for 2-MIB Concentration Using Gated Recurrent Unit, IWA Aspire Conference & Exhibition 2023, 2023/10/24, Kaoshung.
  • Jakpong Moonkawin, Loi Tan Huynh, Shinya Echigo, Hidenori Harada 2023. Methane emission from septic tanks with long emptying intervals, IWA Aspire Conference & Exhibition 2023, 2023/10/24, Kaoshung.
  • Harada, H., 2023. Visualization of risks derived from water and sanitation and participatory approach of the population, Workshop for the 19th World Lake Conference, September 29, 2023, Kusatsu.
  • Harada, H., 2023. An Approach Based on Visualization of the Role and Risk of Water and Sanitation, Summer Seminar 2023：「International Health and African Area Studies」, July 8, 2023, Tokyo.
  • Harada, H. 2023. Challenges to global WASH: potential drivers of sanitation demand, Guest lecture, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Development course, Environmental and Occupational Health Unit, Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, 2023/06/21, Online.
  • Harada, H. 2023. Association of WASH conditions and drinking water contamination and a proposal for the participatory risk-based WASH planning project, 11th Zambia Water Forum and Exhibition (ZAWAFE): “Accelerating Water Security and Sanitation Investments in Zambia: Towards Attainment of Agenda 2023 through the Zambia Water Investment Programme”, 2023/06/12, Lusaka.
  • Hirao, R.，Daouda Gomina，Harada, H., 2023. Household Waste Management and Resource Use Practices in Jougou, Benin, The 60th Annual Conference of the Japan Association for African Studies, May 14, 2023, Chiba.
  • Harada, H., 2023. Urinary Disposal and Sanitation: How to Deal with Risk and Value, Weaving a Natural History of Excretion: Crosstalk across Anthropology, Primatology, Environmental Engineering, and International Health Studies, April 17, 2023, Nagano.
  • Yabe, N., Yasuda, N., 2023. Decrease of company housing in Tokyo's 23 wards and its site utilization. CSIS DAYS 2023, National Joint Research Announcement Conference，November 25, 2023
  • Ushiku, H., 2023. Ghanaian handicraft production for export in the Corona Disaster.The 60th Annual Conference of the Japan Association for African Studies, May 23, 2023
  • Kirikoshi, H., 2023.Facts Surrounding the "Plastic River": Initiatives and Actual Conditions Concerning Plastics in Ghana. The 60th Annual Meeting of the African Studies Association of Japan, May 14, 2023, Makuhari International Training Center.
  • Kirikoshi, H., 2023.Overview of West Africa, Kokushikan University Seminar (Sponsored by Hitomi Kirikoshi, Faculty of Letters)"Making a Place for West Africa" November 15, 2023、Kokushikan University.
  • Osada, S., Tsuchiya, C., Noguchi, K., Suzuki, K., Ae, N., Moriizumi, M., 2023. Actual damage occurrence in soils from lettuce root rot outbreaks in production areas -Verification by dark cultivation and pectin degrading activity -，The 34th Ryukoku University New Year Technical Lecture (Ryukoku University, REC)
  • Cristofaro, D., and Nakao, S., 2023. Multiple currencies across boundaries: the impact of the Haute Volta/Gold Coast border on monetary practices (1890-1930). 9th European Conference on African Studies. 2 June 2023, University of Cologne.
  • Nakao, S. 2023. “Suwarian Tradition” Revisited: Reconsidering West African Historiography from “Informants”. Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa's Spring Quarter 2023 Seminar Series, 24 May 2023, Northwestern University.
  • Hara, M., 2023. Distribution of Used Plastic in Zambia. The 60th Annual Conference of the Japan Association for African Studies. Makuhari International Training Center, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. May 14, 2023. (Oral presentation)
  • Hara, M., 2023. Actual conditions of timber production in the Miombo forest zone, Africa. The 33rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Tropical Ecology. Otepia Kochi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. June 24-25, 2023. (Poster Presentation)
  • Hara, M., 2023. Distribution of Used Plastic in Zambia. Institute of Developing Economies, "Marine Plastic Problems and Countermeasures in Southeast Asia". July 28, 2023. (Online, Oral presentations, invited)
  • Saito, M., 2023. Kyoto City Zoo World Giraffe Day Commemorative Lecture "Ask a Giraffe Professional!" June 18, 2023
  • Saito, M., 2023."How to Raise Giraffe Pups -An Animal Behavioral Study in Tanzania-"Kyoto University Museum Lecture series -Cutting Edge of Research- No.158. July 8, 2023
  • Saito, M., 2023. Tracking Giraffes Hidden in the Woods - More about the Wild Book & Café Wonderland. September 10, 2023
  • Saito, M., 2023. Raising a marooned giraffe cub NIBB Animal Behavior Society.September 19, 2023
  • Saito, M., 2023. Examining Giraffe Hatchlings: Social Relationships among Giraffes. Aichi Prefectural Asahigaoka High School. September 26, 2023 (Invited Speaker)
  • Saito, M., 2023. Life in Rural Tanzania Supported by Forests: A Cooking Fuel Perspective 5th Asia-Africa 2050 Air-Conditioning Culture Seminar. Daikin x Kyoto University Seminar. October 26, 2023
  • Saito, M., 2023. Are male giraffes a stressor for females? A Study from Fecal Hormone Levels and Social Behavior. The 43rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Animal Behavior, November 3, 2023
  • Saito, M., 2023. 'Giraffes in the Wild' 'What I have learned from raising giraffe cubs' Tamagawa Kohitsuji Kindergarten. November 6, 2023 (Invited Speaker)
  • Saito, M., 2023. Tracking the rearing of giraffe cubs-The Environment and Its Relationship with People- Kyoto University Graduate School of Primatology and Wildlife Science Leading Graduate School Public Symposium 'Wildlife Science: Knowing and Living with Wild Animals'. November 18, 2023 (Invited Speaker)
  • Saito, M., 2023. The life of giraffes and the relationship between local communities and wildlife through long term observation in one area. Gallery café Kirin in a country where wild giraffes live. November 19, 2023 (Invited Speaker)
  • Yamanashi. Y., 2023 Considering the Welfare of Zoo Animals - From Recent Trends to Interaction with Animals. The 7th Animal Welfare Public Lecture. (November 2023, On-demand delivery) (Invited Speaker)
  • Yamanashi. Y., Higashi, K., Anzai, W., 2023 The separation of Sunda slow loris - Evaluation of behavioral and physiological responses to the disappearance of a cohabiting individual. The 25th SAGA Symposium (October 21-22, 2023 Akita Prefectural University/Akita City Omoriyama Zoo).
  • Yamanashi. Y., 2023 Considering Interaction with Animals - Beyond Touching. Omuta Zoo Live Streaming (September 23, 2023 Online) (Invited Speaker)
  • Yamanashi. Y., 2023 Chimpanzees and the Forest of Images: Thinking about Animals and Boredom. Society for Animal Behavior and Management 2023 Conference (September 14-16, 2023 Rakuno Gakuen University)(Invited Speaker)
  • Kudo, H., Iwata, T., Nagai, K., Yamanashi. Y., 2023 Changes in Heart Rate Intervals during Contact with Other Individuals in Three Tortoise Species.Society for Animal Behavior and Management 2023 Conference. (September 14-16, 2023 Rakuno Gakuen University)
  • Yamanashi. Y., Honjo, M., Ikkatai, Y., Tokuyama, N., Akami, R., Duncan Wilson・Hannah Buchanan-Smith. 2023. Perceptions and Trust of Animal Welfare among Japanese and British Zoo Visitors. Society for Animal Behavior and Management 2023 Conference.(September 14-16, 2023 Rakuno Gakuen University)
  • Yamanashi. Y., Bando, H., Niimi, K., Nakagawa, D., 2023. Behavioral characteristics of very old rhesus monkeys: A study of quality of life (QOL) assessment methods for elderly animals in zoos. 39th Annual Meeting of the Primate Science Society of Japan. (July 7-9, 2023 Hyogo Prefectural Hall)
  • Kudo,H, Nagai, K., Hukuizumi, H., Yamanashi. Y., Narazaki, T., Aoki, K., 2023. When do you feel nervous? Comparison of Heart Rate Variability in Stress Situations. (June 26-27, 2023 Taipei City Zoo)
  • Yamanashi. Y., Moe Honjo, Yuko Ikkatai, Nahoko Tokuyama, Rie Akami, Duncan Wilson, Hannah Buchanan-Smith. 2023. A comparison of attitudes towards zoo animal welfare between British and Japanese zoo visitors. International Society for Anthrozoology (June 15-18, 2023 University of Edinburgh)
  • Georgina Seera, 2023. Obesity as a consequence of Limited Food Crop Diversity in Uganda. Universität Hamburg – Kyoto University Strategic Partnership Symposium 2023, Jun 19, 2023 (Invited Speaker)

Media Coverage

Specific Outcomes

Other Outcomes

  • We are developing a "dry composting" technology that returns kitchen waste to the soil without the use of water. Emphasizes natural processes, no external energy or chemicals, no odor, readily available materials, and a simple method to dispose of kitchen waste.（Oyama, S.）
  • We receive donations of organic waste from hotels in Kyoto City and create dry composting food waste treatment and soil conditioners.（Oyama, S., Shioya, A., Nakade, M.）
  • We are promoting the ability to process organic waste by dry composting and making compost with the donation of 9 species of animal feces from the Kyoto City Zoo.（Oyama, S., Shioya, A., Nakade, M.）
  • Based on an agreement between RIHN and the Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, the fifth grade students (53 students in 3 classes) of Ide Elementary School and Taga Elementary School in the town of Ide continue to take classes entitled "Growing vegetables from organic waste - toward a recycling-based society" every Monday as part of their integrated learning (inquiry) period.（Shioya, A., Oyama, S., November 6 - December 18, 2023）
  • To clarify the relationship between the Chubu Electric Power Company's Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, currently located in Omaezaki City (formerly, Hamaoka Town), Shizuoka Prefecture, and the local community association, from 1967, when the Mayor of Hamaoka Town was informed by Chubu Electric Power Company of its intention to build a nuclear power plant, to 2020, when the "Local News", a newspaper based in Kakegawa City, brings down the curtain, I will obtain details of the town's response to the nuclear power plant (Chubu Electric Power Company), the reaction of the townspeople, and the claims of the anti-nuclear power movement. Based on the issues extracted from the analysis of the data, research is being conducted, including interviews and a literature survey.（Tsuchiya. Y.）
  • From August to September 2023, I collected information and conducted field observations and interviews in northern and southern Ghana regarding the use of plant biomass, domestic waste, excreta, and other materials. By doing so, I was able to grasp the agricultural innovations that people in Ghana are making themselves and the current status of organic matter circulation (Plan 1-1. Contribution to Material Circulation in the Agro-Ecosystem). This is expected to provide important basic information for determining whether or not to put urban waste into agricultural lands, which is planned in future projects.（Ushiku, H.）
  • Using the British Online Archives, I have read the "Annual Reports on Foreign Trade, etc." of the British Gold Coast (now Ghana) for about 50 years, and have completed entering figures for the export volumes of agricultural products, timber, ores, etc. from 1900 to 1956. These export volumes are indicative of the progress of economic development within the British Gold Coast and can be roughly correlated with activities to clear forests and expand cultivated land. Thus, using economic history as a reference axis, I have obtained a basis for understanding the changes in vegetation in Ghana during the 20th century.（Nakao, S.）
  • Completed the technical training course for operating vehicle-based construction equipment of Komatsu (for leveling, transporting, loading and excavating) (e.g., shovelers and wheel loaders over 3 tons) and obtained a license for driving and operating the equipment (date of issuance: October 29, 2023).（Oyama, S.）