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• Influence of Ultrafine Bubbles (UFBs) on Cadmium Toxicity in Polypedilum nubifer (Chironomidae)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Kabul Fadilah; Yosuke Sawada; Kenji Kamura; Takeshi Fujino
  Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology, Mar. 2026
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.5620/eaht.2026010
  DOI ID：10.5620/eaht.2026010, ORCID：209740159
• Ultrafine Bubble Irrigation Enhances Early Growth and Antioxidant Activity of Rice Seedlings Under Nutrient-Free Conditions　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Harshana Galahitigama; Yosuke Sawada; Kenji Kamura; Takeshi Fujino
  Crops, Mar. 2026
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/crops6020029
  DOI ID：10.3390/crops6020029, ORCID：207391916
• Enhanced arsenic removal from drinking water by electrocoagulation: Influence of anode material and ultrafine bubbles　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Thenuwara Arachchige Omila Kasun Meetiyagoda; Takeshi Fujino; Aaron Suh Tening; Lawrence Monah Ndam; Zhang Yi; Yosuke Sawada; Kenji Kamura
  Desalination and Water Treatment, Jan. 2026
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dwt.2025.101602
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.dwt.2025.101602, ISSN：1944-3986, ORCID：200643816
• Pesticide Degradation by Soil Bacteria: Mechanisms, Bioremediation Strategies, and Implications for Sustainable Agriculture　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Gyanendra Dhakal; Srijana Thapa Magar; Takeshi Fujino
  Environments, Dec. 2025
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/environments12120492
  DOI ID：10.3390/environments12120492, ORCID：199900097
• Ultrafine Bubbles (UFB) Alleviate Toxicity of Fluxametamide‐Based Insecticides to Nontarget Freshwater Species, Daphnia magna
  Desty Pratiwi; Takasaki Hironori; Yosuke Sawada; Kenji Kamura; Sunardi Sunardi; Takeshi Fujino
  Environmental Quality Management, Volume：35, Number：1, Sep. 2025, [Reviewed], [Last, Corresponding]
  ABSTRACT
  
  Pesticide contamination in freshwater ecosystems poses a significant threat to water quality and aquatic life, potentially disrupting entire food webs. Fluxametamide (FMT), a novel insecticide regarded as safe for nontarget species, has not been extensively studied in aquatic environments, raising concerns about its potential toxicity to organisms such as Daphnia magna (D. magna). This study investigates the acute toxicity of FMT, the potential of ultrafine bubbles (UFB), and the associated morphological alterations on D. magna. This result revealed that acute toxicity tests showed FMT is very toxic to D. magna, with LC₅₀ 24–48 h values of 0.051 and 0.013 µg/L, respectively. However, UFB has the potential to reduce the toxicity of FMT by twofold compared to control water in D. magna. Morphological analysis in the presence of UFB revealed carapace and body damage at high concentrations and prolonged exposure. In contrast, control water resulted in pesticide accumulation throughout the body, leading to more rapid tissue destruction even at lower concentrations and shorter exposure durations. In conclusion, UFB has the potential to alleviate the toxic effects of FMT by modifying its chemical structure, enhancing detoxification mechanisms, and minimizing its overall detrimental effect on D. magna. These findings represent an initial report on the effect of UFB on FMT toxicity in D. magna, providing essential theoretical foundations for the application of FMT in ecotoxicology.
  Wiley, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70180
  DOI ID：10.1002/tqem.70180, ISSN：1088-1913, eISSN：1520-6483
• Qualitative and quantitative microstructural investigation of Moringa oleifera wood through X-ray computed tomography　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Naseer Ullah; Takeshi Fujino
  Holzforschung, Aug. 2025, [Reviewed], [Corresponding]
  Abstract
  Recent advances in high-resolution X-ray computed tomography (HRXCT) enable comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of wood microstructure. This study combines micro-CT imaging with advanced segmentation to characterize Moringa oleifera L. stem anatomy. Qualitative analysis revealed distinct tissue boundaries, with grayscale images differentiating xylem vessels (bright) from parenchyma (dark) based on density. Reconstructed 3D volumes showed alternating parenchyma-fiber bands, while watershed segmentation delineated pores and Kuwahara filtering preserved structural details. Quantitative results demonstrated spatial heterogeneity: total porosity measured 22.3 ± 2.9 % versus 2.4 ± 1.9 % to 3.7 ± 0.2 % in ROIs. Pore density varied inversely (0.7 ± 0.3 to 1.4 ± 1.0 μm−3), with average pore sizes ranging 0.3 ± 0.6 to 1.9 ± 0.2 μm2. Strong correlations existed between porosity and pore diameter (r = 0.99) or % area (r = 0.95), showing morphology governs void fraction. Parameters exhibited symmetric distributions (skewness ≈ 0) with light tails (kurtosis < 3). CT resolved wall thickness variations (0–15 mm), linking microstructure to mechanical properties. The non-destructive approach provides unprecedented 3D quantification of Moringa wood’s structural adaptations, supporting applications in biomaterials and fluid transport systems.
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2025-0011
  DOI ID：10.1515/hf-2025-0011, ISSN：0018-3830, ORCID：190365234
• Interactive Effects of Ionophore Antibiotic Monensin and Polystyrene Microplastics on the Growth and Physiology of Microcystis aeruginosa　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Behen Manawadu; Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna; Takeshi Fujino
  Stresses, Jul. 2025, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/stresses5030043
  DOI ID：10.3390/stresses5030043, ORCID：187049144
• Efficient Removal of Cyanobacteria Using Integrated Electrocoagulation-Flotation and Moringa Seed Coagulant: Optimization via Response Surface Methodology (RSM)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Thenuwara Arachchige Omila Kasun Meetiyagoda; Zhang Yi; Eiichi Matsunaga; Takeshi Fujino
  Water Conservation Science and Engineering, May 2025, [Reviewed], [Last]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s41101-025-00370-3
  DOI ID：10.1007/s41101-025-00370-3, ISSN：2366-3340, ORCID：190396140
• Air Pollution and its Control Governance in Chinese Provinces in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Panel Estimations of Provincial Environmental Kuznets Curves　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Hiroyuki Taguchi; Takeshi Fujino
  New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives, Apr. 2025, [Reviewed]
  English, In book
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-3731-7_8
  DOI ID：10.1007/978-981-96-3731-7_8, ISSN：2199-5974, ORCID：182757617
• Co-Application of Bokashi and Biochar Alleviates Water Stress, Improves Soil Fertility and Enhances Wheat Production Under Water-Deficit Conditions　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Gyanendra Dhakal; Takeshi Fujino; Srijana Thapa Magar; Yuji Araki
  Soil Systems, Apr. 2025, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems9020033
  DOI ID：10.3390/soilsystems9020033, ORCID：181843567
• DNA barcoding of the invasive alien aquatic weed Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz and Pavon using chloroplast DNA markers　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Srijana Thapa Magar; Takeshi Fujino; Rie Saito; Thilomi Samarakoon
  Limnology, Apr. 2025, [Reviewed], [Corresponding]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10201-025-00792-x
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10201-025-00792-x, ORCID：181597289
• Effect of Moringa oleifera seed husk and extraction techniques on coagulation efficiency for cyanobacteria removal　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Omila Kasun Meetiyagoda Thenuwara Arachchige; Zhang Yi; Eiichi Matsunaga; Takeshi Fujino
  Water Practice & Technology, Apr. 2025, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2025.054
  DOI ID：10.2166/wpt.2025.054, ORCID：181099584
• Optimizing Nitrogen and Water Use Efficiency in Wheat Cropping Systems Through Integrated Application of Biochar and Bokashi Under Different Irrigation Regimes　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Gyanendra Dhakal; Takeshi Fujino; Srijana Thapa Magar; Yuji Araki
  Nitrogen, Mar. 2025, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen6020021
  DOI ID：10.3390/nitrogen6020021, ORCID：181112831
• Characterizing the water quality of hot springs in southeastern Myanmar　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Hiroshi Sudo; Takeshi Saito; Aung Nanda; Takeshi Fujino
  Limnology, Mar. 2025, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10201-025-00789-6
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10201-025-00789-6, ISSN：1439-8621, ORCID：179876419
• Inactivating Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria via Advanced Oxidation Processes: Uncovering Genomic Information in Resistance Genes　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  T.H Nguyen; Takeshi Fujino; Hironori Takasaki; Yi Zhang; Yosuke Sawada; Kenji Kamura
  Environmental Quality Management, Feb. 2025, [Reviewed]
  ABSTRACTThe increased use of disinfection products, particularly hand sanitizers containing triclosan, has raised significant environmental concerns, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microorganisms. This study compares the effectiveness of ozone solutions and micro‐nano bubbles (MNB) solutions in addressing AMR. The findings indicate that MNB, particularly due to its stable generation of hydroxyl radicals (HO•), achieved significantly higher bacterial disinfection rates, with over 95% of bacteria killed after only 3 h. This suggests that MNB could be a potent alternative for efficient bacterial inactivation in water treatment systems. Additionally, ozone solutions have been found to be more effective in reducing antimicrobial‐resistance genes presence, particularly at optimized concentrations (50% ozone, 2.5 mg/L). This targeted control over antimicrobial‐resistance genes represents an innovation in managing antibiotic resistance in environmental waters, indicating that ozone at specific concentrations could reduce antimicrobial‐resistance gene proliferation. Moreover, MNB solutions show little to no adverse effect on bacterial DNA structure, even at high concentrations. The combination of these two advanced oxidation treatments offers a promising perspective for disinfection technology, aiming for maximum antimicrobial‐resistance genes inactivation with minimal side effects, thereby exemplifying a more refined approach to ozone‐based disinfection.
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70059
  DOI ID：10.1002/tqem.70059, ISSN：1088-1913, ORCID：181400383
• Effect of lighting setup on Microcystis aeruginosa in a shallow water column and classification of results using random forest model　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Hongyu Yan; Senavirathna M. D. H. J.; Takeshi Fujino
  Hydrobiologia, Feb. 2025, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-025-05814-4
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10750-025-05814-4, ISSN：0018-8158, ORCID：179876574
• Cellular and Morphological Effects of Ultrafine Bubbles on Rice Root Development During Seedling Growth　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Harshana Galahitigama; Yosuke Sawada; Kenji Kamura; Tsuneyoshi Yamato; Takeshi Fujino; Hironori Takasaki
  Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, Dec. 2024, [Reviewed], [Corresponding], ［International magazine］
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-024-11606-2
  DOI ID：10.1007/s00344-024-11606-2, ISSN：0721-7595, ORCID：178664780
• Prediction of arsenic (III) adsorption from aqueous solution using non-neural network algorithms　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Nazmul Hassan Mirza; Takeshi Fujino
  Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics, Dec. 2024, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.20517/wecn.2024.70
  DOI ID：10.20517/wecn.2024.70, ORCID：173456405
• Physiological characteristics of microbial transformation during chronic exposure to triclosan as a hydrophobic antibacterial agent and post-antibacterial cessation　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  T. H. Nguyen; Takeshi Fujino
  Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, Nov. 2024, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2024.095
  DOI ID：10.2166/washdev.2024.095, ORCID：169851012
• Individual and combined effects of ionophore antibiotics monensin and lasalocid on growth, oxidative stress and antioxidant responses of Microcystis aeruginosa　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Behen Manawadu; Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna; Takeshi Fujino
  Water Science & Technology, Nov. 2024, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2024.356
  DOI ID：10.2166/wst.2024.356, ORCID：171018167
• Gypsum-based Porous Media Filter with Solid Waste: A Novel Composite for Removing Arsenic (III) from Aqueous Solution　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  N. H. Mirza; Takeshi Fujino
  International Journal of Engineering, Aug. 2024, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.5829/ije.2025.38.04a.06
  DOI ID：10.5829/ije.2025.38.04a.06, ISSN：1728-1431, ORCID：181399978
• Development of a Pyrone-Fused Tricyclic Scaffold-based Ratiometric Fluorescent Probe for Al3+ Detection　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Fumiko Hara; Naoko Mizuyama; Takeshi Fujino; Shinya Takada; Takashi Temma; Hideo Saji; Takahiro Mukai; Masayori Hagimori
  Journal of Fluorescence, Jul. 2024, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03864-w
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10895-024-03864-w, ISSN：1053-0509, ORCID：164652518
• Urban Planning with Rational Green Infrastructure Placement Using a Critical Area Detection Method　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Herath Mudiyanselage Malhamige Sonali Dinesha Herath; Takeshi Fujino; Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna
  Geomatics, Jul. 2024, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/geomatics4030014
  DOI ID：10.3390/geomatics4030014, ORCID：163274831
• Aqueous arsenic (III) removal using a novel solid waste based porous filter media block: Traditional and machine learning (ML) approaches　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Nazmul Hassan Mirza; Takeshi Fujino
  Desalination and Water Treatment, Jun. 2024, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100536
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100536, ISSN：1944-3986, ORCID：181399544
• Development of a water-soluble fluorescent Al3+ probe based on phenylsulfonyl-2-pyrone in biological systems　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Fumiko Hara; Naoko Mizuyama; Takeshi Fujino; Ashok Kumar Shrestha; Thenuwara Arachchige Omila Kasun Meetiyagoda; Shinya Takada; Hideo Saji; Takahiro Mukai; Masayori Hagimori
  Analytica Chimica Acta, Apr. 2024, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2024.342436
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.aca.2024.342436, ISSN：0003-2670, ORCID：191762601
• The Vertical Migration Dynamic of Microcystis aeruginosa in a Water Column　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Hongyu Yan; Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna; Takeshi Fujino
  Journal of Applied Phycology, Apr. 2024, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-024-03241-x
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10811-024-03241-x, ISSN：0921-8971, ORCID：178665035
• Micro and Nano Plastics Effect on Growth and Development of Rice (Oryza sativa L.): A Review　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Harshana Galahitigama; Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna; Takeshi Fujino; Maria Antonia Tanchuling; Ma Brida Lea Diola
  International Journal of Environmental Research, Mar. 2024
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-024-00588-4
  DOI ID：10.1007/s41742-024-00588-4, ISSN：1735-6865, ORCID：192136159
• Growth and physiological responses of Myriophyllum sp. “Roraima” growing in co-cultivation with Microcystis aeruginosa under the influence of microplastics　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Zhaozhi Liu; Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna; Takeshi Fujino
  Environmental and Experimental Botany, Mar. 2024, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2024.105745
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.envexpbot.2024.105745, ISSN：0098-8472, ORCID：178665121
• Effect of Irrigation Regime and Soil Nutrients on the Growth of the Paddy Weed Heteranthera reniformis and Rice Grain Yield　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Srijana Thapa Magar; Takeshi Fujino; Thant Ko Ko Han
  Environments, Mar. 2024, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11030056
  DOI ID：10.3390/environments11030056, ORCID：155542047
• Cytogenotoxicity of raw and treated dairy manure slurry by two-stage chemical and electrocoagulation: An application of the Allium cepa bioassay　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Thenuwara Arachchige Omila Kasun Meetiyagoda; Thilomi Samarakoon; Toshinori Takahashi; Takeshi Fujino
  Science of The Total Environment, Mar. 2024, [Reviewed], ［Domestic magazine］
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170001
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170001, ISSN：0048-9697, ORCID：152182165
• Smallholder palm oil production sector in African countries: State of the art, practices, constraints, and opportunities in Littoral and Centre regions of Cameroon　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Takeshi Fujino
  African Journal of Agricultural Research, Feb. 2024, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2023.16516
  DOI ID：10.5897/AJAR2023.16516, ORCID：164652737
• Egeria densa organic extracts: an eco-friendly approach to suppress Microcystis aeruginosa growth through allelopathy　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Ashika Wijesinghe; Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna; Takeshi Fujino
  Water Science & Technology, Dec. 2023, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2023.387
  DOI ID：10.2166/wst.2023.387, ORCID：147724127
• Effects of Humic Acids on the Toxicity and Accumulation of Zinc and Cadmium to Chironomid Larvae, Rheocricotopus spp.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Ashok Kumar Shrestha; Takeshi Fujino; Masayori Hagimori
  Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, Nov. 2023, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-023-06732-8
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11270-023-06732-8, ISSN：0049-6979, ORCID：148941783
• Effects of rainfall on fluvial discharge and suspended sediment transport in the Central Himalayan region, Nepal　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Mahendra B. Baniya; Takashi Asaeda; Takeshi Fujino; Rocky Talchabhadel; Arjun Baniya; K. C. Shivaram; Naba Raj Sharma; Senavirathna M. D. H. Jayasanka
  Theoretical and Applied Climatology, Oct. 2023, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-023-04706-8
  DOI ID：10.1007/s00704-023-04706-8, ISSN：0177-798X, ORCID：154847252
• Inhibitory Effect of Aqueous Extracts from Egeria densa Planch. on Cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa (Kützing) Lemmermann Growth　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Ashika Wijesinghe; Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna; Takeshi Fujino
  Hydrobiology, Sep. 2023, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrobiology2030033
  DOI ID：10.3390/hydrobiology2030033, ORCID：142534513
• Toxicity of triclosan, an antimicrobial agent, to a nontarget freshwater zooplankton species, Moina macrocopa　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Thilomi Samarakoon; Takeshi Fujino
  Environmental Toxicology, Sep. 2023, [Reviewed]
  AbstractThe toxicity of triclosan (TCS) on the freshwater cladoceran Moina macrocopa was investigated by acute and chronic toxicity assessments followed by genotoxicity and oxidative stress response analyses. The 48‐h LC50 of TCS for ≤24‐h‐old M. macrocopa was determined as 539 μg L−1. Chronic exposure to TCS at concentrations ranging from 5 to 100 μg L−1 showed a stimulatory effect at low concentrations (≤10 μg L−1) and an inhibitory effect at high concentrations (≥50 μg L−1) on growth, reproduction, and population‐growth‐related parameters of M. macrocopa. The genotoxicity test results indicated that TCS concentrations ranging from 50 to 100 μg L−1 can alter individuals' DNA. Analysis of the antioxidant enzymes catalase (CAT) and glutathione s‐transferase (GST) demonstrated increased levels of these enzymes at high TCS concentrations. Our results indicated that TCS concentrations found in the natural environment have minimal acute toxicity to M. macrocopa. However, TCS at even low concentrations can significantly affect its growth, reproduction, and population‐growth‐related characteristics. The observed responses suggest a hormetic dose–response pattern and imply a potential endocrine‐disrupting effect of TCS. Our molecular and biochemical findings indicated that high concentrations of TCS have the potential to induce oxidative stress that may lead to DNA alterations in M. macrocopa.
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1002/tox.23950
  DOI ID：10.1002/tox.23950, ISSN：1520-4081, ORCID：181400545
• Response surface optimization of chemical coagulation for solid–liquid separation of dairy manure slurry through Box–Behnken design with desirability function　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Kasun Meetiyagoda; Toshinori Takahashi; Takeshi Fujino
  Heliyon, Volume：9, Number：7, Jun. 2023, [Reviewed], ［Domestic magazine］
  Elsevier {BV}, English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17632
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17632, ISSN：2405-8440, ORCID：137913076
• Modulation of phytotoxic and cytogenetic effects of cadmium by humic acid: Findings from a short-term plant-based bioassay　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Thilomi Samarakoon; Takeshi Fujino
  Water Science & Technology, Jun. 2023, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2023.177
  DOI ID：10.2166/wst.2023.177, ORCID：136553918
• Detectability of the trend and hysteresis in rainfall across Kali Gandaki River Basin, Central Himalaya, Nepal　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Takeshi Fujino
  Theoretical and Applied Climatology, Jun. 2023, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-023-04515-z
  DOI ID：10.1007/s00704-023-04515-z, ORCID：137094644
• Individual and combined effects of humic acid on life-history characteristics of the water flea Moina macrocopa upon whole-lifespan cadmium exposure　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Thilomi Samarakoon; Takeshi Fujino
  Hydrobiologia, Apr. 2023, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-023-05170-1
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10750-023-05170-1, ORCID：129621005
• Synergetic Effect of Chemical Coagulation and Electroflotation on Synthetic Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treatment　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Enjeh Yoland Fobang; Takeshi Fujino; Thenuwara Arachchige Omila Kasun Meetiyagoda
  Sustainable Chemistry, Mar. 2023, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/suschem4020010
  DOI ID：10.3390/suschem4020010, ORCID：131421604
• Detection of Zn2+ ions using a high-affinity low-molecular-weight fluorescence probe in two freshwater organisms　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Takeshi Fujino
  Toxicology & Environmental Health Sciences, Feb. 2023, [Reviewed]
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s13530-023-00167-8
  DOI ID：10.1007/s13530-023-00167-8, ORCID：137094396
• Water Pollution and Pollution–Control Capacity in Chinese Provinces: Panel Estimations of Provincial Environmental Kuznets Curves　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Hiroyuki Taguchi; Takeshi Fujino; Hidekatsu Asada; Jun-Jun Ma
  Sustainability, Volume：15, Number：5, First page：3979, Last page：3979, Feb. 2023, [Reviewed]
  China’s rapid industrialization and urbanization in recent decades have deteriorated its water resource quality. This study focused on water pollution in terms of the chemical oxygen demand (COD) and the levels of ammonia nitrogen in the industrial and household discharges of different Chinese provinces. Although the heterogeneity of environmental Kuznets curves (EKCs) from Chinese provinces has been studied, the positions of provincial EKCs (which reflect the province-specific pollution effects not affected by the provincial income levels) have not been investigated to date. Therefore, through a factor analysis of the heterogeneity of provincial pollution under the EKC framework, we investigated how the capacity shortage for pollution control contributes to the provincial pollution levels. We also evaluated the heterogeneity of the EKCs from the provinces in terms of their positions (not their shapes), using a fixed-effect model to extract the province-specific pollution effects. The capacity shortage for pollution control, as one of the pollution factors, accounted for (a) 30% of industrial COD and industrial ammonia nitrogen; (b) 60% of household COD; and (c) 80% of household ammonia nitrogen. Our results indicate that China still has a large capacity to mitigate water pollution via policies and by building the capacity for pollution control through the development and training of human resources.
  {MDPI} {AG}, English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/su15053979
  DOI ID：10.3390/su15053979, ISSN：2071-1050, ORCID：131429177
• A Review of Emerging Scientific Discussions on Green Infrastructure (GI)-Prospects towards Effective Use of Urban Flood Plains
  Herath Mudiyanselage Malhamige Sonali Dinesha Herath; Takeshi Fujino; Mudalige Don Hiranya Jayasanka Senavirathna
  Sustainability, Jan. 2023, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021227
  DOI ID：10.3390/su15021227, ORCID：126139547
• Solid–Liquid Separation of Dairy Barn by Electrocoagulation with Cationic Polymer Coagulant　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Toshinori Takahashi; Thenuwara Arachchige Omila Kasun Meetiyagoda; Rasheed Bakare; Enjeh Fobang; Ken Takeda; Takeshi Fujino
  IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume：1116, Number：1, First page：012089, Last page：012089, Dec. 2022, [Reviewed]
  Abstract
  High–molecular-weight polymer coagulants are widely used in wastewater treatment combined with traditional inorganic coagulants to improve the solid–liquid separation efficiency. However, it is desirable to keep chemicals used in treatments at minimum levels for economic and safety reasons. This study aimed to increase the efficiency of two-stage electro- and chemical-coagulation treatment with a minimum chemical dosage for the separation of solids and liquid in dairy manure slurry for the safe composting of solids and safe discharge of wastewater. Accordingly, dairy manure slurry was treated with aluminum (Al) coagulants, such as polyaluminum chloride (PAC), aluminum chloride (AlCl3), and aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3), PAC combined with the cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM), and PAC and CPAM combined with electrocoagulation (EC). Results revealed that PAC was the best among the Al coagulants evaluated for the reduction in turbidity in the liquid fraction at a dosage of 100 mg/L. PAC dosage was reduced to 40 mg/L when the treatments were combined with CPAM at a dosage of 40 mg/L, which was further reduced to 30 mg/L when treatments were combined with 5 min EC and 20 mg/L of CPAM dosage.
  {IOP} Publishing, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1116/1/012089
  DOI ID：10.1088/1755-1315/1116/1/012089, ISSN：1755-1307, ORCID：125989845
• Cadmium uptake and oxidative-stress-induced DNA alterations in the freshwater cladoceran Moina macrocopa (Straus 1820) following consecutive short-term exposure assessments　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Thilomi Samarakoon; Takeshi Fujino; Masayori Hagimori; Rie Saito
  Limnology, Aug. 2022, [Reviewed], ［Domestic magazine］
  Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}, English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10201-022-00702-5
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10201-022-00702-5, ISSN：1439-8621, ORCID：117512510
• Optimization of electrocoagulation–flotation treatment with an aluminum anode to enhance Microcystis aeruginosa cell removal efficiency
  Meetiyagoda; T.A.O.K.; Fujino, T.
  Journal of Water Process Engineering, Volume：48, 2022, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.102871
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.102871, ISSN：2214-7144, ORCID：116361620, SCOPUS ID：85130254076
• High-Affinity Ratiometric Fluorescence Probe Based on 6-Amino-2,2^′-Bipyridine Scaffold for Endogenous Zn²⁺ and Its Application to Living Cells
  Hagimori, M.; Hara, F.; Mizuyama, N.; Fujino, T.; Saji, H.; Mukai, T.
  Molecules, Volume：27, Number：4, 2022, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27041287
  DOI ID：10.3390/molecules27041287, ISSN：1420-3049, ORCID：116361646, SCOPUS ID：85124938115
• Root Adsorption of Microplastic Particles Affects the Submerged Freshwater Macrophyte Egeria densa
  Senavirathna; M.D.H.J.; Zhaozhi, L.; Fujino, T.
  Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, Volume：233, Number：3, 2022, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05556-2
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11270-022-05556-2, ISSN：1573-2932, ORCID：116361608, SCOPUS ID：85125520564
• Short-duration exposure of 3-µm polystyrene microplastics affected morphology and physiology of watermilfoil (sp. roraima)
  Senavirathna; M.D.H.J.; Zhaozhi, L.; Fujino, T.
  Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Volume：29, Number：23, 2022, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-18642-z
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11356-022-18642-z, ISSN：1614-7499, ORCID：116361587, SCOPUS ID：85123095870
• Correction to: Selective Cadmium Fluorescence Probe Based on Bis-Heterocyclic Molecule and its Imaging in Cells (Journal of Fluorescence, (2021), 31, 4, (1161-1167), 10.1007/s10895-021-02748-7)
  Hagimori, M.; Karimine, Y.; Mizuyama, N.; Hara, F.; Fujino, T.; Saji, H.; Mukai, T.
  Journal of Fluorescence, Volume：32, Number：3, First page：1261, Last page：1261, 2022, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-021-02757-6
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10895-021-02757-6, ISSN：1573-4994, ORCID：116361607, SCOPUS ID：85125077292
• Characteristics of 137Cs Concentration and Radioactivity Transfer in Large Aquatic Insect Species　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Takeshi Fujino; M. D. H.; Jayasanka Senavirathna; Masaru Sakai; Takashi Gomi
  Impacts of Fukushima Nuclear Accident on Freshwater Environments, First page：169, Last page：184, Nov. 2021, [Reviewed], [Lead], ［International magazine］
  Springer Singapore, English
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3671-4_11
  DOI ID：10.1007/978-981-16-3671-4_11, ORCID：117513119
• Visualization and Quantification of the Impact of Humic Acid on Zinc Accumulation in Aquatic Plants Using a Low-Molecular-Weight Fluorescent Probe
  Takeshi Fujino
  Journal of Water and Environment Technology, Apr. 2021, [Reviewed], ［Domestic magazine］
  English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2965/jwet.20-110
  DOI ID：10.2965/jwet.20-110, ORCID：116424962
• Dam-Induced Alteration in Seasonal Fluvial Discharge Time Series in Kali Gandaki Hydropower Dam, Syangja, Nepal: An Application of Wavelet Analysis
  Baniya, M.B.; Fujino, T.; Baniya, A.; Shivaram, K.C.; Jha, B.
  Journal of Water and Environment Technology, Volume：19, Number：4, 2021, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2965/jwet.20-133
  DOI ID：10.2965/jwet.20-133, ISSN：1348-2165, ORCID：116361647, SCOPUS ID：85112801235
• Egeria densa Allelopathy on Microcystis aeruginosa Under Different Light Intensities and Preliminary Insight into Inter-Parameter Relationships
  Senavirathna; M.D.H.J.; Muhetaer, G.; Atapaththu, K.S.S.; Fujino, T.
  Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, Volume：232, Number：4, 2021, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-021-05088-1
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11270-021-05088-1, ISSN：1573-2932, ORCID：116361629, SCOPUS ID：85103898323
• Selective Cadmium Fluorescence Probe Based on Bis-heterocyclic Molecule and its Imaging in Cells
  Hagimori, M.; Karimine, Y.; Mizuyama, N.; Hara, F.; Fujino, T.; Saji, H.; Mukai, T.
  Journal of Fluorescence, Volume：31, Number：4, 2021, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-021-02748-7
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10895-021-02748-7, ISSN：1573-4994, ORCID：116361628, SCOPUS ID：85105962439
• Stress and Recovery Responses of Microcystis aeruginosa Exposed to Extreme Light for Different Durations
  Senavirathna; M.D.H.J.; Muhetaer, G.; Yan, H.; Aihemaiti, B.; Fujino, T.
  Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, Volume：232, Number：6, 2021, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-021-05175-3
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11270-021-05175-3, ISSN：1573-2932, ORCID：116361610, SCOPUS ID：85106960279
• Assessment of the applicability of a low-cost sensor–based methane monitoring system for continuous multi-channel sampling
  Nagahage, I.S.P.; Nagahage, E.A.A.D.; Fujino, T.
  Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Volume：193, Number：8, 2021, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-09290-w
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10661-021-09290-w, ISSN：1573-2959, ORCID：116361593, SCOPUS ID：85111295217
• Oxidative stress and antioxidant responses of phormidium ambiguum and microcystis aeruginosa under diurnally varying light conditions
  Muhetaer, G.; Jayasanka; S.M.D.H.; Fujino, T.
  Microorganisms, Volume：8, Number：6, 2020, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms8060890
  DOI ID：10.3390/microorganisms8060890, ISSN：2076-2607, ORCID：116361644, SCOPUS ID：85090749973
• Allelopathic influence of low concentration Microcystis aeruginosa on Egeria densa under different light intensities
  Senavirathna; M.D.H.J.; Muhetaer, G.; Zhaozhi, L.; Fujino, T.
  Chemistry and Ecology, Volume：36, Number：10, 2020, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1080/02757540.2020.1798939
  DOI ID：10.1080/02757540.2020.1798939, ISSN：1029-0370, ORCID：116361640, SCOPUS ID：85089576496
• Comparison of different anode materials to remove microcystis aeruginosa cells using electro-coagulation–flotation process at low current inputs
  Meetiyagoda; T.A.O.K.; Fujino, T.
  Water (Switzerland), Volume：12, Number：12, 2020, [Reviewed], [Corresponding]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/w12123528
  DOI ID：10.3390/w12123528, ISSN：2073-4441, ORCID：116361638, SCOPUS ID：85098227881
• Mechanism of riparian vegetation growth and sediment transport interaction in floodplain: A dynamic riparian vegetation model (DRIPVEM) approach
  Baniya, M.B.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.; Jayasanka; S.M.D.H.; Muhetaer, G.; Li, J.
  Water (Switzerland), Volume：12, Number：1, 2020, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/w12010077
  DOI ID：10.3390/w12010077, ISSN：2073-4441, ORCID：116361617, SCOPUS ID：85079496747
• Effects of short-term exposure to different salinity levels on Myriophyllum spicatum and Ceratophyllum demersum and suitability of biomarkers to evaluate macrophyte responses to salinity stress
  Senavirathna; M.D.H.J.; Wijesinghe, N.A.; Liu, Z.; Fujino, T.
  Annales de Limnologie, Volume：56, 2020, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1051/limn/2020021
  DOI ID：10.1051/limn/2020021, ISSN：2100-000X, ORCID：116361604, SCOPUS ID：85092102520
• Assessing alteration of leaf litter breakdown rate influenced by dam operation in Nakatsugawa River and Arakawa River, Central Japan　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Allan Sriratana Tabucanon; Wenchao Xue; Takeshi Fujino
  Watershed Ecology and the Environment, Volume：1, First page：1, Last page：9, Mar. 2019, [Reviewed]
  Elsevier {BV}, English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsee.2018.12.001
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.wsee.2018.12.001, ISSN：2589-4714, ORCID：117522491
• Calibration and validation of a low-cost capacitive moisture sensor to integrate the automated soil moisture monitoring system
  Nagahage, E.A.A.D.; Nagahage, I.S.P.; Fujino, T.
  Agriculture (Switzerland), Volume：9, Number：7, 2019, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture9070141
  DOI ID：10.3390/agriculture9070141, ISSN：2077-0472, ORCID：116361605, SCOPUS ID：85070557877
• Radioactive cesium contamination and its biological half-life in larvae of Stenopsyche marmorata (Trichoptera: Stenopsychidae)
  Fujino, T.; Kobori, S.; Nomoto, T.; Sakai, M.; Gomi, T.
  Landscape and Ecological Engineering, Volume：14, Number：1, 2018, [Reviewed], [Lead, Corresponding]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11355-017-0339-5
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11355-017-0339-5, ISSN：1860-188X, ORCID：116361612, SCOPUS ID：85038406912
• Phylogeographic analyses of the Stenopsyche caddisflies (Trichoptera: Stenopsychidae) of the Asian Region
  Saito, R.; Kato, S.; Kuranishi, R.B.; Nozaki, T.; Fujino, T.; Tojo, K.
  Freshwater Science, Volume：37, Number：3, 2018, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1086/699364
  DOI ID：10.1086/699364, ISSN：2161-9565, ORCID：116361602, SCOPUS ID：85051712789
• “Caddisfly watch,” a biomonitoring program using Stenopsyche larvae to determine radioactive cesium contamination in rivers following the Fukushima nuclear disaster
  Ueno, D.; Mizukawa, H.; Inanami, O.; Nagasaka, H.; Tatsuta, N.; Narazaki, Y.; Fujino, T.; Watanabe, I.; Kameda, Y.; Nakai, K.
  Landscape and Ecological Engineering, Volume：14, Number：1, 2018, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11355-017-0333-y
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11355-017-0333-y, ISSN：1860-188X, ORCID：116361591, SCOPUS ID：85042465858
• Behavior of bentonite in an aqueous electrolytic solution - Evaluation of electrolytic aggregation for adsorption capacity of Cd²⁺ ions onto bentonite
  Dilrukshi, E.A.A.; Fujino, T.; Motegi, S.
  Water Science and Technology, Volume：77, Number：12, 2018, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2018.277
  DOI ID：10.2166/wst.2018.277, ISSN：0273-1223, ORCID：116361622, SCOPUS ID：85051374144
• Local energy production for local consumption and green infrastructure -Technical and social challenge
  Fujino, T.; Iijima, M.; Tajima, K.; Sunuwar, D.
  Ecology and Civil Engineering, Volume：20, Number：1, 2017, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3825/ece.20.49
  DOI ID：10.3825/ece.20.49, ISSN：1882-5974, ORCID：116361615, SCOPUS ID：85040973711
• Analysis of children’s consciousness about participating in environmental conservation activities in suburbs in Japan and Sri Lanka　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Eri Miyazaki; Saumya Nilmini Senavirathna; Satoshi Iijima; Takeshi Fujino
  Volume：2016, Number：26, First page：487, Last page：498, Oct. 2016, [Reviewed], ［Domestic magazine］
  Japanese, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.9748/hcs.2016.487
  DOI ID：10.9748/hcs.2016.487, ISSN：2187-1930, ORCID：117520894
• Community knowledge and attitude towards regional developmental requirements in remote townships of Chin state, Myanmar　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Saumya Nilmini Senavirathna; Hnin Wityi; Takeshi Fujino
  International Journal of Human Culture Studies, Volume：2014, Number：24, First page：25, Last page：38, Mar. 2014, [Reviewed], ［Domestic magazine］
  Institute of Human Culture Studies, Otsuma Womens University, English, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.9748/hcs.2014.25
  DOI ID：10.9748/hcs.2014.25, ISSN：2187-1930, ORCID：117521027
• RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION AND BIOLOGICAL HALF LIFE FOR STENOPSYCHE (TRICHOPTERA: STENOPSYCHIDAE)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Takeshi FUJINO; Hnin WITYI; Takeshi NOMOTO; Akihiro YAMADA
  Volume：70, Number：4, First page：I{\_}1291, Last page：I{\_}1296, Feb. 2014, [Reviewed], ［Domestic magazine］
  Japanese, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2208/jscejhe.70.i_1291
  DOI ID：10.2208/jscejhe.70.i_1291, ISSN：2185-467X, ORCID：117523650
• Secondary production of Stenopsyche marmorata at immediately downstream with influence of tryal impoundment　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Takeshi FUJINO; Hnin WITYI; Yoichi TAKAHASHI; Takashi ASAEDA
  Volume：68, Number：4, First page：I{\_}775, Last page：I{\_}780, Feb. 2012, [Reviewed], ［Domestic magazine］
  Japanese, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2208/jscejhe.68.i_775
  DOI ID：10.2208/jscejhe.68.i_775, ISSN：2185-467X, ORCID：117523771
• Applicability of recycled gypsum composite mortar as raw material for foundation work of single-family houses
  Onishi, K.; Fujino, T.; Kondo, Y.; Ikami, H.; Asaeda, T.
  Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Volume：11, Number：1, 2012, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3130/jaabe.11.119
  DOI ID：10.3130/jaabe.11.119, ISSN：1347-2852, ORCID：116361619, SCOPUS ID：84861606295
• Two cyanobacterial strains can be distinguished from each other and other eukaryotic algae by spectral absorption method
  Lokuhewage, A.U.M.; Fujino, T.
  Water Science and Technology, Volume：63, Number：6, 2011, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2011.359
  DOI ID：10.2166/wst.2011.359, ISSN：0273-1223, ORCID：116361600, SCOPUS ID：79955675483
• Morphological plasticity of submerged macrophyte potamogeton wrightii morong under different photoperiods and nutrient conditions
  Sultana, M.; Asaeda, T.; Azim, M.E.; Fujino, T.
  Chemistry and Ecology, Volume：26, Number：3, 2010, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1080/02757541003785841
  DOI ID：10.1080/02757541003785841, ISSN：0275-7540, ORCID：116361645, SCOPUS ID：77952403846
• Turbidity removal effect and surface charge shift for electrochemically treated retentate without coagulant addition
  Uchibori, T.; Fujino, T.; Asaeda, T.
  Water Science and Technology, Volume：61, Number：1, 2010, [Reviewed], [Corresponding]
  Water Science and Technology, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2010.479
  DOI ID：10.2166/wst.2010.479, ISSN：0273-1223, ORCID：116361636, SCOPUS ID：77950343658
• Morphological responses of a submerged macrophyte to epiphyton
  Sultana, M.; Asaeda, T.; Azim, M.E.; Fujino, T.
  Aquatic Ecology, Volume：44, Number：1, 2010, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-009-9291-2
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10452-009-9291-2, ISSN：1386-2588, ORCID：116361618, SCOPUS ID：77049084052
• Photosynthetic and growth responses of Japanese sasabamo (potamogeton wrightii morong) under different photoperiods and nutrient conditions
  Sultana, M.; Asaeda, T.; Azim, M.E.; Fujino, T.
  Chemistry and Ecology, Volume：26, Number：6, 2010, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1080/02757540.2010.522995
  DOI ID：10.1080/02757540.2010.522995, ISSN：0275-7540, ORCID：116361616, SCOPUS ID：78649879387
• Present environment of Dam Lake Sambe, southwestern Japan: A geochemical study of bottom sediments
  Bibi, M.H.; Ahmed, F.; Ishiga, H.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.
  Environmental Earth Sciences, Volume：60, Number：3, 2010, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-009-0205-3
  DOI ID：10.1007/s12665-009-0205-3, ISSN：1866-6280, ORCID：116361598, SCOPUS ID：77954161111
• Aggregation of Lepidostomatidae in small mesh size litter-bags: Implication to the leaf litter decomposition process
  Nanda, A.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.; Siong, K.; Nakajima, T.
  Wetlands Ecology and Management, Volume：17, Number：4, 2009, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-008-9114-6
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11273-008-9114-6, ISSN：0923-4861, ORCID：116361642, SCOPUS ID：67651158917
• Physical factors affecting the distribution of leaf litter patches in streams: Comparison of green and senescent leaves in a step-pool streambed
  Kochi, K.; Asaeda, T.; Chibana, T.; Fujino, T.
  Hydrobiologia, Volume：628, Number：1, 2009, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-009-9756-2
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10750-009-9756-2, ISSN：0018-8158, ORCID：116361630, SCOPUS ID：67349181671
• Morphology, growth and carbohydrate storage of the plant Typha angustifolia at different water depths
  Sharma, P.; Asaeda, T.; Kalibbala, M.; Fujino, T.
  Chemistry and Ecology, Volume：24, Number：2, 2008, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1080/02757540801919289
  DOI ID：10.1080/02757540801919289, ISSN：0275-7540, ORCID：116361626, SCOPUS ID：42549118209
• Applications of organ-specific growth models; modelling of resource translocation and the role of emergent aquatic plants in element cycles
  Asaeda, T.; Rajapakse, L.; Fujino, T.
  Ecological Modelling, Volume：215, Number：1-3, 2008, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2008.02.033
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2008.02.033, ISSN：0304-3800, ORCID：116361625, SCOPUS ID：44649170242
• Electrolytic aggregation treatment without coagulant dosage for retentate
  Uchibori, T.; Fujino, T.; Asaeda, T.
  Separation and Purification Technology, Volume：60, Number：3, 2008, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2007.11.006
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.seppur.2007.11.006, ISSN：1383-5866, ORCID：116361624, SCOPUS ID：41749100833
• Effect of water depth on the rhizome dynamics of Typha angustifolia
  Sharma, P.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.
  Wetlands Ecology and Management, Volume：16, Number：1, 2008, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-007-9055-5
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11273-007-9055-5, ISSN：0923-4861, ORCID：116361601, SCOPUS ID：37549028385
• Inhibition of Zizania latifolia growth by Phragmites australis: An experimental study
  Hung, L.Q.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.; Mnaya, B.J.
  Wetlands Ecology and Management, Volume：15, Number：2, 2007, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-006-9016-4
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11273-006-9016-4, ISSN：0923-4861, ORCID：116361631, SCOPUS ID：33847672797
• The effects of predation risk and current velocity stress on growth, condition and swimming energetics of Japanese minnow (Pseudorasbora parva)
  Sunardi; Asaeda, T.; Manatunge, J.; Fujino, T.
  Ecological Research, Volume：22, Number：1, 2007, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11284-006-0186-6
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11284-006-0186-6, ISSN：0912-3814, ORCID：116361623, SCOPUS ID：33846295200
• Leaf pack distribution and accumulation mechanism in a second order stream　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Takashi NAKAJIMA; Takashi ASAEDA; Takeshi FUJINO; Aung NANDA
  Ecology and Civil Engineering, Volume：10, Number：2, First page：131, Last page：139, 2007, [Reviewed]
  Ecology and Civil Engineering Society, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.3825/ece.10.131
  DOI ID：10.3825/ece.10.131, ISSN：1344-3755, ORCID：117524089
• Aggregation of Electrolysis-Treated Kaolin Suspensions Used to Simulate Raw Retentate　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Toshiya UCHIBORI; Kenji FUJITA; Takeshi FUJINO; Takashi ASAEDA
  Volume：30, Number：1, First page：23, Last page：26, Jan. 2007, [Reviewed], ［Domestic magazine］
  Japanese, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2965/jswe.30.23
  DOI ID：10.2965/jswe.30.23, ISSN：0916-8958, ORCID：117523213
• Leaf litter decomposition in aquatic and terrestrial realms of a second-order forested stream system
  Nakajima, T.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.; Nanda, A.
  Journal of Freshwater Ecology, Volume：21, Number：2, 2006, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1080/02705060.2006.9664994
  DOI ID：10.1080/02705060.2006.9664994, ISSN：2156-6941, ORCID：116361639, SCOPUS ID：33745842264
• Decomposition of dominant submerged macrophytes: Implications for nutrient release in Myall Lake, NSW, Australia
  Shilla, D.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.; Sanderson, B.
  Wetlands Ecology and Management, Volume：14, Number：5, 2006, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-006-6294-9
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11273-006-6294-9, ISSN：0923-4861, ORCID：116361632, SCOPUS ID：33748305612
• Coarse particulate organic matter distribution in the pools and riffles of a second-order stream
  Nakajima, T.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.; Nanda, A.
  Hydrobiologia, Volume：559, Number：1, 2006, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-005-9127-6
  DOI ID：10.1007/s10750-005-9127-6, ISSN：0018-8158, ORCID：116361621, SCOPUS ID：32144455921
• Difference characteristics of phosphorus in Chara and two submerged angiosperm species: Implications for phosphorus nutrient cycling in an aquatic ecosystem
  Siong, K.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.; Redden, A.
  Wetlands Ecology and Management, Volume：14, Number：6, 2006, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-006-9003-9
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11273-006-9003-9, ISSN：0923-4861, ORCID：116361611, SCOPUS ID：33750689128
• Growth dynamics and biomass allocation of Eleocharis sphacelata at different water depths: Observations, modeling, and applications
  Asaeda, T.; Manatunge, J.; Rajapakse, L.; Fujino, T.
  Landscape and Ecological Engineering, Volume：2, Number：1, 2006, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/s11355-006-0032-6
  DOI ID：10.1007/s11355-006-0032-6, ISSN：1860-1871, ORCID：116361603, SCOPUS ID：33746088827
• Nutrient cycling in a natural stand of typha angustifolia
  Sharma, P.; Asaeda, T.; Manatunge, J.; Fujino, T.
  Journal of Freshwater Ecology, Volume：21, Number：3, 2006, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1080/02705060.2006.9665020
  DOI ID：10.1080/02705060.2006.9665020, ISSN：2156-6941, ORCID：116361595, SCOPUS ID：33749326639
• Morphological adaptations of emergent plants to water flow: A case study with Typha angustifolia, Zizania latifolia and Phragmites australis
  Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.; Manatunge, J.
  Freshwater Biology, Volume：50, Number：12, 2005, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2427.2005.01445.x
  DOI ID：10.1111/j.1365-2427.2005.01445.x, ISSN：0046-5070, ORCID：116361585, SCOPUS ID：33745207153
• The effects of flowing water and organic matter on the spatial distribution of submersed macrophytes
  Asaeda, T.; Thanh, H.N.; Manatunge, J.; Fujino, T.
  Journal of Freshwater Ecology, Volume：19, Number：3, 2004, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1080/02705060.2004.9664912
  DOI ID：10.1080/02705060.2004.9664912, ISSN：2156-6941, ORCID：116361637, SCOPUS ID：4043159979
• The effect of epiphytic algae on the growth and production of Potamogeton perfoliatus L. in two light conditions
  Asaeda, T.; Sultana, M.; Manatunge, J.; Fujino, T.
  Environmental and Experimental Botany, Volume：52, Number：3, 2004, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2004.02.001
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.envexpbot.2004.02.001, ISSN：0098-8472, ORCID：116361613, SCOPUS ID：7944227984
• The effect of periphyton substrate density on production in freshwater polyculture ponds
  Azim, M.E.; Wahab, M.A.; Biswas, P.K.; Asaeda, T.; Fujino, T.; Verdegem, M.C.J.
  Aquaculture, Volume：232, Number：1-4, 2004, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2003.08.010
  DOI ID：10.1016/j.aquaculture.2003.08.010, ISSN：0044-8486, ORCID：116361594, SCOPUS ID：1542673102
• Modeling approach to periphyton and nutrient interaction in a stream
  Son, D.H.; Fujino, T.
  Journal of Environmental Engineering, Volume：129, Number：9, 2003, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9372(2003)129:9(834)
  DOI ID：10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9372(2003)129:9(834), ISSN：0733-9372, ORCID：116361634, SCOPUS ID：0141836213
• Effects of salinity and cutting on the development of Phragmites australis
  Asaeda, T.; Manatunge, J.; Fujino, T.; Sovira, D.
  Wetlands Ecology and Management, Volume：11, Number：3, 2003, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024289025415
  DOI ID：10.1023/A:1024289025415, ISSN：0923-4861, ORCID：116361627, SCOPUS ID：0038383094
• Study on Phosphorus Removal in Water by Using Charcoal Made from Waste Materials.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Magoya WATANABE; Kiyoshi MIYAKE; Takeshi FUJINO; Takashi ASAEDA; Noriko ITOH; Takayuki MARUYAMA
  Volume：26, Number：1, First page：47, Last page：52, Jan. 2003, [Reviewed]
  Japanese, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2965/jswe.26.47
  DOI ID：10.2965/jswe.26.47, ISSN：0916-8958, ORCID：117522837
• STUDY ON THE ESTIMATED THERMAL RADIATION FROM AN ASPHALT PAVEMENT SURFACE USING METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATION DATA　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Takatomo FUKUDA; Takashi ASAEDA; Takeshi FUJINO
  JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING, JSCE, Volume：4, First page：165, Last page：172, Dec. 1999, [Reviewed]
  Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.2208/journalpe.4.165
  DOI ID：10.2208/journalpe.4.165, ISSN：1884-8176, ORCID：117523838
• Numerical analyses of urban thermal environment in a basin climate - Application of a k-ε model to complex terrain
  Fujino, T.; Asaeda, T.; Ca, V.T.
  Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, Volume：81, Number：1-3, 1999, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-6105(99)00014-8
  DOI ID：10.1016/S0167-6105(99)00014-8, ISSN：0167-6105, ORCID：116361599, SCOPUS ID：0032853916
• Numerical experiment on the characteristics of temperature distribution in metropolitan areas in summer
  Fujino, T.; Asaeda, T.; Wake, A.
  Geographical Review of Japan, Series A, Volume：69, Number：10, 1996, [Reviewed]
  Scientific journal
  DOI：https://doi.org/10.4157/grj1984a.69.10_817
  DOI ID：10.4157/grj1984a.69.10_817, ISSN：0016-7444, ORCID：116361597, SCOPUS ID：0030422834

• Livestock manure compost by electrolysis-coagulation process for the stable added value　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), 01 Apr. 2022 - 31 Mar. 2025
  Saitama University
  Grant amount(Total)：4160000, Direct funding：3200000, Indirect funding：960000
  Grant number：22K12472
• 照葉樹林帯の生活科学－ミャンマー山岳地域チン州における資源利用特性と植生の関係－　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  01 Apr. 2019 - 31 Mar. 2023
  Grant amount(Total)：4290000, Direct funding：3300000, Indirect funding：990000
  Grant number：19K02349
• Study on size-segregated characterization of air pollution particles collected at the model field in Southeast Asia and those transportation into rainwater　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), 01 Apr. 2017 - 31 Mar. 2020
  Sekiguchi Kazuhiko, Saitama University
  Grant amount(Total)：15990000, Direct funding：12300000, Indirect funding：3690000
  Size-segregated concentrations of OC, EC, WSOC, and ionic components were measured for PM samples collected at three locations around Hanoi, Vietnam. On the day when high PM concentration was observed, secondary products increased, suggesting the possibility of transboundary pollution from China. Also, organic marker analysis showed the possibility of mixed combustion of biomass and plastic waste in addition to secondary generation on high-concentration days, and this tendency was remarkable even in ultrafine particles. On the other hand, the analysis of PAHs in atmospheric PM and suspended particles in rainwater revealed that PAHs in the atmosphere are transferred to the hydrosphere via rainwater. When image analysis was performed using a scanning microscope, some particulate matter considered to be derived from the atmosphere was confirmed in the sample of rainwater.
  Grant number：17H04483
• Radioactive contamination of paddy field in the downstream of a river from highly-contaminated area　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), 01 Apr. 2015 - 31 Mar. 2018
  Ueno Daisuke, Saga University
  Grant amount(Total)：4940000, Direct funding：3800000, Indirect funding：1140000
  Major sources of radioactive contamination for paddy field in Fukushima area could be the irrigation water from river water because radioactive concentration in river water seemed to be increasing. This research had conducted to quantify radioactive cesium amount in irrigation water and paddy soil. As a result of quantification, the total amount of radioactive cesium in irrigation water through one season showed less than 1 % of that residue in paddy soil.
  Grant number：15K11954
• Survey on water quality and benthic taxonomy at headwater of Ayeyarwady river, Myanmar　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), 01 Apr. 2012 - 31 Mar. 2015
  FUJINO Takeshi; NISHIGAKI Koichi, Saitama University
  Grant amount(Total)：10660000, Direct funding：8200000, Indirect funding：2460000
  We present the results of the first investigation of the water and sediment
  properties and macroinvertebrate community at a 2nd order stream in Chin State, Myanmar. The concentrations of inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus measured in the rainy season are very high compared with those measured in the dry season. The first Myanmar Trichoptera list based on the literature and recently collected materials are made. It comprises 227 species in 68 genera and 28 families. Twenty-one species belonging to 15 genera and 10 families were recorded in Myanmar for the first time.
  We examined the knowledge and awareness of 200 respondents in two local townships, Mindat and Kanpetlet, regarding local environment issues and development requirements. Results indicated differences in knowledge and level of awareness between the two townships particularly regarding issues such as the reduction in fallow period, forest dependence, promoting tourism, protecting local identity and family planning requirements.
  Grant number：24404004
• EVATUATION OF PRIMARY PRODUCTIVITY IN STREAM BY TWO DIMENSIONAL FLUORESCENCE MEASUREMENT METHOD　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), 2009 - 2011
  FUJINO Takeshi; TAKAHASHI Motoyuki, Saitama University
  Grant amount(Total)：4680000, Direct funding：3600000, Indirect funding：1080000
  Pulse Amplitude Modulation(PAM)method is used to evaluate photosynthesis activities for algae. In this study, estimation of primary productivity of stream bed periphyton was applied. Handy Fluor Cam was used to obtain horizontally two dimensional distributions. As a result, there is correlation between the minimum fluorescence yield Fo and the biomass for green algae and filamentous algae. There is relatively high correlation between the maximum fluorescence yield Fm and diatom. For direct measurement in field, the dark condition and enough amount of algal biomass are necessary.
  Grant number：21560533
• 車軸藻によるファイトレメディエーションの効果の把握と実用化可能性の研究　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  2007 - 2008
  Grant amount(Total)：3200000, Direct funding：3200000
  Grant number：19651029
• ECOLOGICAL PROCESS OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS DURING IMPOUNDMENT OF A DAM　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), 2007 - 2008
  FUJINO Takeshi, Saitama University
  Grant amount(Total)：4550000, Direct funding：3500000, Indirect funding：1050000
  Grant number：19560509
• Development of ecological model for river channel forestation and application to the real rivers　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), 2007 - 2008
  Saitama University
  Grant amount(Total)：18980000, Direct funding：14600000, Indirect funding：4380000
  Grant number：19360219
• 低次河川中のCPOMおよび物質の動態評価に関する工学的アプローチ　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  2005 - 2006
  Grant amount(Total)：3200000, Direct funding：3200000
  Grant number：17760399
• Field observation of shallow lake covered by Charophytes for purifying water quality　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), 2005 - 2006
  SASAEDA Takashi; FUJINO Takeshi, Saitama University
  Grant amount(Total)：11500000, Direct funding：11500000
  Covering the lake bottom, Charophytes have a substantial potential in purifying water in lakes. However, lack of research on water quality in charophyte dominant Japanese lakes as well as the disappearance of charophyte bed in Japan make it difficult to evaluate the efficiency of purifying water by charophytes in shallow lakes. Field observation we conducted at Myall lake is NSW, Australia, where the entire lake was covered with charophytes and the underlying gyttja layer, then chemicals of plant, gyttja, and water samples were analyzed in laboratory to clarify ecology of charophytes and effects on water quality based on their life style. Then, following are clarified.
  1)Charophytes inhibit disturbing the bottom sediment surface, and gyttja originated from charophytes are extremely fine and viscous, stabilizing the bottom surface against wind currents. Thus, the recovery of nutrient in the sediment to the overlying water is hampered.
  2) Gyttja is extremely soft, then is hard to anchor other submerged plants with high buoyancy. Thus the invasion of other plants is inhibited.
  3)Charophytes trap phosphate when they produce calcite using calcium in water. This system seems to be available even in Japanese lakes with relatively small calcium concentration.
  4)Gyttja is composed of extremely fine particles thus its layer is very anoxic. Thus, the interstitial water is rich in ammonium rather than nitrate. As phosphate concentration is low, thus the nitrogen and phosphorus ratio is very high. When charophytes uptake nutrient, they highly fractionate ammonium composed of light nitrogen rather than heavy one. Thus, the nitrogen stable isotope ratio of charophyte tissues becomes extremely low.
  Grant number：17404008
• 有機物輸送サブモデルの構築に向けた詳細観測による一次河川リターの動態の解明　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  2003 - 2004
  Grant amount(Total)：16640000, Direct funding：12800000, Indirect funding：3840000
  Grant number：15686021
• Data Collection of Aquatic Plant in Different Environment to the Modeling　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), 2003 - 2004
  ASAEDA Takashi; J. Manatunge; TANAKA Norio; FUJINO Takeshi, Saitama University
  Grant amount(Total)：13600000, Direct funding：13600000
  In order to predict the growth responses for Aquatic plants in different age, water depths, climate condition, and any other environmental factors, Phragmites australis, Typha angustifolia, Zizania latifolia were studied in a natural stand in lake and pond in Japan. Eleocharis sphacelata, Baumea arthrophora, and Juncus ingens were also investigated in Australia.
  Summary of the main results are as follows.
  1)As for Phragmites australis, there is a clear variation between rhizome age-classes in belowground resources translocation patterns depending on the season.
  2)The growth was severely retarded by cutting combined with salinity, which was many implications for better management of Phragmites stands.
  3)The comparison of the growth performance of Phragmites across the geographic gradient relealed differences in phonological and growth/production traits.
  4)A dynamic growth model was developed for Typha latifolia and Typha angustifolia that took account of their vertical productive structures, life cycle, shoot height, leaf area and aboveground biomass.
  5)In contrast to other species, self-thinning of Zizania latifolia shoots reallocates some of the minerals contained in the dead shoots back to the rhizomes, which can be regarded as a strategy to replenish the reduced resources of the rhizomes. And, some submerged plant, Potamogeton perfoliatus, and two species of Charophytes were also investigated.
  Grant number：15404015
• 都市域における熱とCO2環境緩和をめざした保水性建材による緑化の試み　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  2001 - 2002
  Grant amount(Total)：2200000, Direct funding：2200000
  Grant number：13750483
• A study on solid waste management in wide area　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), 1998 - 2000
  KITAWAKI Hidetoshi; FUJINO Takeshi; OSHITANI Hajime; FUJITA Kenji; MIFUNE Naoto, Toyo University
  Grant amount(Total)：3100000, Direct funding：3100000
  1. Survey on Railway Transportation of Solid Waste
  Field surveys were carried out to investigate current situation of solid waste transportation by railway and technical and institutional problems were discussed.
  2. Study on wide-area transportation of solid waste from economic point of view
  Traditionally, "polluter pay principle" was the basis of solid waste management, which promoted local authorities to magage solid wastes inside municipality boudaries. In this study, problems related with wide-area management were analyzed form economic point of view. Also, selection of long-distance transportation methods and site selection method of treatment facilities were also analized.
  3. Study on environmental impact of large landfill sites
  Large-scale solid waste landfill with conventional pavement will lead to the change on micro-climate and causes temperature raise. However, water retainable blocks and pavements were proved to be able to maintain thermal condition at the same level as the natural soil. The effect of land surface improvement on the urban thermal condition was also investigated. In addition, application of water retainable blocks to roofing material was also investigated.
  4. Study on "Should-be picture" of solid waste transportation in wide area
  The role of railway transportation of solid waste was studies from the standpoint of health and environment. "Should-be picture" of wide-area railway transportation was also investigated.
  Grant number：10650544
• Study on the effects of aquatic vegetation on foraging behaviour of planktivores in lakes　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), 1998 - 1999
  ASAEDA Takashi; FUJINO Takeshi; CA THANH Vu, Saitama University
  Grant amount(Total)：13300000, Direct funding：13300000
  In littoral zones of lakes, macrophytes have considerable structural variation and that provides protection to prey communities by hindering predator foraging. The swimming and feeding behaviour of a planktivore (Pseudorasbora parva) with their prey (Daphnia pulex) were studied in a series of laboratory experiments with varying densities of simulated submerged vegetation. Prey availability was varied from 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 25 prey.lィイD1-1ィエD1. As the stem density gradually increased, the predator's foraging efficiency decreased considerably relative to feeding in open water. Moreover, a good relation in feeding rate and swimming speed existed with the average stem distance to fish body length ratio. Abrupt reduction in feeding and swimming was recorded when fish body length ratio was near 0.7, which is approximately equal to one stride length of a fish.
  In fish, hunger increases the motivation to feed and also efficiency of feeding. After 36 hours of food deprivation, the feeding and swimming behaviour of Pseudorasbora parva was studied under different prey densities. The initial feeding rates showed marked variations in relation to prey availability. Under high densities the initial feeding rate of fish was higher and subsequently decreased faster, when compared to those feeding under low prey densities. At high prey densities, two factors are involved : that of high prey encounter rates and also the attainment of food satiation at a faster rate. Across all prey densities, the feeding rates of fish reached a plateau after satiation. The swimming speed was noted as being directly related to the level of satiation. After satiation, the fish fed at a steady rate irrespective of prey density. However, the swimming speed of fish varied significantly in relation to prey density. It was found that the maximum feeding rates depend upon and show a marked variation with average prey distance.
  Grant number：10450179
• 琵琶湖流域の水・熱循環過程解明に向けた総合研究と衛星同期共同観測-琵琶湖プロジェクト　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
  1995 - 1997
  Grant amount(Total)：12900000, Direct funding：12900000
  Grant number：07305020