Publications by authors named "N Okochi"

The ability of individuals with visual impairment to recognize an obstacle by hearing is called "obstacle sense". This ability is facilitated while they are moving, though the exact reason remains unknown. This study aims to clarify which acoustical factors may contribute to obstacle sense, especially obstacle distance perception.

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Orientation and mobility (O&M) are important abilities that people with visual impairments use in their independent performance of daily activities. In orientation, people with total blindness pinpoint nonsounding objects and sounding objects. The ability to perceive nonsounding objects is called , wherein people with blindness recognize the various characteristics of an obstacle using acoustic cues.

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The temporal order of DNA replication along the chromosomes is thought to reflect the transcriptional competence of the genome. During differentiation of mouse 3T3-L1 cells into adipocytes, cells undergo one or two rounds of cell division called mitotic clonal expansion (MCE). MCE is an essential step for adipogenesis; however, little is known about the regulation of DNA replication during this period.

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  • * A study involving 125 primary caregivers found that difficulties with medical care and a lack of understanding and support from welfare services were linked to increased psychological distress among parents.
  • * For parents whose children are in educational settings, issues like poor classroom management and misalignment between available services and their needs also contributed to their mental health struggles, highlighting the need for comprehensive support systems.
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