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University of Electro-Communications Research and Innovation: Transformable and Multipurpose robotics

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TOKYO, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Electro-Communications (UEC) announces the release of the October 2024 issue of its Research and Innovation newsletter. This edition highlights cutting-edge research and innovation, featuring video profiles of faculty members Kohei Kimura (Innovation: Transformable and Multipurpose robotics) and Yuri Shinohara (Research: Advanced analysis of martensite microstructures). The newsletter also presents research by Yoshihiro Nakata on robotics and “food psychology,” and Hideo Isshiki on advancements in “Layer-by-Layer Copper Aluminum Oxide Films for Advanced P-Type Thin Film Transistors.”

The issue further details the successful 6th ASEAN-UEC Workshop on Informatics and Engineering 2024 and President Tano’s visit to VGISC (Vietnam), reflecting UEC’s commitment to fostering international collaboration.

For more information and to access the full newsletter, please visit the links below:

Video Profiles

Kohei Kimura (Innovation)

Transformable and Multipurpose robotics

The research led by Kohei Kimura at the Department of Informatics, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, focuses on developing robots with “transformable” and “multipurpose” capabilities. The aim is to create adaptable robots that can change their shape to suit different environments and perform various tasks using a single robotic form.

http://www.ru.uec.ac.jp/randi/video/innovation/

Yuri Shinohara (Research)

Advanced analysis of martensite microstructures based on crystallography and kinematics

Yuri Shinohara focuses her research on metallography and crystallography, particularly the study of martensitic transformation in metallic materials. This non-diffusive crystal structure change is significant for its broad industrial applications. A key example of martensitic transformation is observed in iron, where austenite converts to martensite upon cooling and reverts upon heating. This transformation underlies applications in shape memory alloys (SMAs), such as nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) alloys, which revert to their original shape upon heating after deformation. Additionally, martensite formation is critical in strengthening materials like martensitic stainless steels used for high-strength fasteners.

http://www.ru.uec.ac.jp/randi/video/research/

Research and Innovation publications

Yoshihiro Nakata‘s pneumatically-driven edible robot

Food Psychology: Moving food sensation

Now, Yoshihiro Nakata from The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, and colleagues have developed a moving, edible robot based on gelatin and sugar [1]. Introducing the concept of human–edible robot interaction, they demonstrated that the robot enables controlled experiments probing the human psychology of animated food consumption.

http://www.ru.uec.ac.jp/randi/research-highlights/innovation/

Publication : Yoshihiro Nakata, Midori Ban, Ren Yamaki, Kazuya Horibe, Hideyuki Takahashi, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Exploring the eating experience of a pneumatically-driven edible robot: Perception, taste, and texture, PLoS ONE 19(2), e0296697.

URL:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296697
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296697

Hideo Isshiki’s thin film transistor

Layer-by-layer copper aluminum oxide films for advanced p-type thin film transistors

Most field-effect transistors are of the so-called n-type, meaning that the relevant charge carriers are electrons, which are negatively charged. Transistors in which positively charged ‘holes’ — local electron deficiencies — conduct the current are known as p-type. Generally, electrons are more mobile than holes, which is one of the reasons n-type TFTs are more commonly used. Yet, p-type TFTs are also valuable for complementary MOS(CMOS) system contributing to low power consumption, which is why Isshiki and colleagues aimed to develop a p-type TFT that can be relatively easily manufactured and has good device characteristics.

Publication : Mehdi Ali, Daiki Yamashita, Hideo Isshiki, Growth of CuAlO2 on SiO2 under a layer-by-layer approach conducted by digitally processed DC sputtering and its transistor characteristics, Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 63, 035502 (2024).

URL : https://doi.org/10.35848/1347-4065/ad2aa5
DOI : 10.35848/1347-4065/ad2aa5

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6th ASEAN-UEC Workshop on Informatics and Engineering 2024

The UEC ASEAN Research and Education Center held the 6th ASEAN-UEC Workshop on Informatics and Engineering on September 8, 2024, at the Academy of Cryptography Techniques (ACT) in collaboration with the ECTI Association (Thailand) and the Radio and Electronics Association of Vietnam (REV). The annual workshop, launched in 2019, offers ASEAN and UEC students the chance to present at international conferences.

http://www.ru.uec.ac.jp/randi/news/202410_1.html

President Tano’s Visit to VGISC (Vietnam)

On Friday, September 6, 2024, UEC President Tano, accompanied by Dr. Oya, Board Member for International and Public Relations Strategy, and other UEC representatives, visited the Vietnam Government Information Security Commission (VGISC).

http://www.ru.uec.ac.jp/randi/news/202410_2.html

Further information
International Affairs Section
Email: researchexch-k@office.uec.ac.jp
Telephone: 81-(0)-42-443-6723
The University of Electro-Communications
1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8585
Website: http://www.uec.ac.jp/

About the University of Electro-Communications

The University of Electro-Communications (UEC) in Tokyo is a small, luminous university at the forefront of pure and applied sciences, engineering, and technology research. Its roots trace back to 1918, with a mission to train maritime communication engineers. UEC was officially established as a national university in 1949 and continues to lead innovation in wireless communications, laser science, robotics, informatics, and material science.

With approximately 4,000 students and 350 faculty members, UEC remains a hub for cutting-edge research and collaboration.

 

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Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and Positioning Company for Expansion in Renewable and Nutritional Energy Markets

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Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) A fully reporting company. Accelerates Growth Across Energy, Hospitality, and Sustainable Ventures, Driving Scalable Opportunities Worldwide.

LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL), an emerging diversified energy company focused on renewable energy and nutritional energy initiatives, today announced that the Company is now a fully reporting company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), marking a major turning point in the Company’s long term growth strategy and public market development.

Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and positioning for Expansion.

“Our transition to becoming a fully reporting SEC company represents a significant milestone for Barrel Energy and an important step toward increasing the overall marketability and visibility of our stock,” said Jarmin Kaltsas. “We believe today’s market increasingly rewards transparency and compliance, and becoming fully reporting positions us to engage a wider audience of investors, strategic partners, and acquisition opportunities as we continue executing our long term growth strategy under the BRLL trading symbol.”

Management further stated that the Company plans to aggressively pursue growth initiatives intended to expand revenues, strengthen market presence, and enhance shareholder value through strategic business combinations, operational expansion, and scalable energy focused ventures.

About Barrel Energy Inc.

Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) is a diversified energy company focused on opportunities in renewable energy, and nutritional energy initiatives. The Company seeks to leverage strategic acquisitions, public market growth, and innovative energy solutions to create long term shareholder value.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions and other factors discussed in detail in the Company’s periodic filings with the Security and Exchange Commission.

Barrel Energy – 3859 S. Valley View Blvd, STE 2 #107, Las Vegas, NV, 89103 Tel- 888- 397-9114 Email- info@BRLLenergy.com Social Media-@BRLLenergy all platforms.

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Legacy Launches $1M Study Advancing At-Home Semen Collection for Assisted Reproduction Technology

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NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy, the leading male fertility clinic and at-home sperm testing and cryopreservation platform, today announced the Sperm Study, a clinical research initiative backed by an R&D investment of over $1 million and designed to evaluate and optimize the use of at-home semen collection for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including IVF and IUI.

Prospectively enrolling up to 250 participants across two phases, this study represents one of the most comprehensive investigations to date into how specimen shipment, handling, and cryopreservation impact sperm quality and is expected to set a new benchmark for scientific rigor in the rapidly growing field of at-home fertility testing. This study is being conducted in collaboration with IVF Academy USA.

Raising the bar for clinical evidence in at-home fertility care

To date, validation work in at-home semen collection has been limited in important ways. Studies have largely enrolled normozoospermic men only, relied on courier-transported rather than real-world-shipped specimens, and focused on short-term motility and concentration as primary endpoints.

Critical questions remain unanswered, particularly around how samples with varying quality perform under genuine end-to-end shipping conditions, and how those samples hold up in the contexts that matter most clinically: IVF and IUI. The Sperm Study is designed to close those gaps.

This multi-phase study will evaluate key sperm quality parameters including motility, DNA fragmentation, and post-thaw viability, while also validating the use of computer-aided semen analysis (CASA) as an alternative to basic manual semen analysis in the setting of mail-in semen analysis.

“With the increased utilization of at-home semen testing and cryopreservation, there is a critical need to ensure these specimens will perform adequately when used for assisted reproduction,” said Legacy’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Lundy. “This study is designed to rigorously evaluate how at-home collection and transport impact sperm quality across a broad patient population and to translate those findings into improved protocols and optimized outcomes for both patients and providers.”

Sperm study design and scientific approach

The Sperm Study is a prospectively accruing cross-sectional study in which paired semen samples are analyzed across multiple timepoints and during the shipment process. Importantly, this study enrolls participants across a range of semen quality profiles — not solely normozoospermic men — and evaluates samples under genuine shipping conditions experienced by real specimens.

Key study components include direct comparison of CASA vs. manual analysis at baseline, evaluation of motility decline over time and in relation to shipment conditions, measurement of DNA fragmentation pre- and post-shipment and cryopreservation, assessment of post-thaw sperm viability and yield, and the development of predictive algorithms for IVF/IUI sample sufficiency.

The study will also examine how factors such as transit time, concentration, and storage conditions impact outcomes, with the goal of generating generalizable insights for clinical practice.

Multi-phase rollout

Phase 1 includes 100 participants and approximately 1,500 total assays, with expected completion in 2026. Phase 2, planned for later in 2026 and into 2027, will expand the study with additional participants, bringing the total to up to 250 to enable broader validation across a more diverse patient population.

Impact on clinical practice

Findings from the Sperm Study are expected to directly inform and improve specimen collection protocols for at-home use, shipping and handling standards for semen samples, cryopreservation practices, and clinical decision-making for IVF and IUI readiness.

By generating high-quality, controlled data across a clinically representative patient population, Legacy aims to provide fertility clinics, researchers, and patients with greater confidence in the use of mail-in semen testing and cryopreservation as part of standard reproductive care.

About Legacy

Legacy is the leading male fertility clinic in the United States, offering at-home semen analysis, sperm cryopreservation, and post-vasectomy testing. With a CLIA-certified, high-complexity andrology lab and one of the largest proprietary datasets in male reproductive health, Legacy is advancing access, data, and innovation in fertility care.

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Elks Award Nearly $5 Million in College Scholarships

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CHICAGO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Elks National Foundation welcomed 900 students to the Elks family, awarding more than $4.9 million in scholarships to high school seniors. An Elks scholarship is more than financial aid; it’s an invitation to a network of service-minded peers and a promise that an Elks Lodge is always there with open arms.

Out of more than 23,000 applicants for the Most Valuable Student scholarship, the Top 20 scholars received $30,000 scholarships and an invitation to Chicago for the Leadership Weekend.

From April 30-May 3, the Leadership Weekend allowed scholars to get acquainted with their new Elks family through programming facilitated by current and former Elks scholars, team-building activities, and a service opportunity.

“Leadership Weekend is one of my greatest memories,” says Emily Cai, sponsored by Toccoa, Ga., Lodge No. 1820. “I had the privilege of meeting inspirational and disciplined individuals who motivated me to become the best version of myself. I am excited to see my future with the Elks family!”

A total of 480 runners-up received $4,000 Most Valuable Student scholarships.

Service is a tenet of the Elks, which is why it’s a requirement for recipients of the $6,000 Legacy Awards scholarship, which is exclusively for the children or grandchildren of Elks members. The new class of 400 scholars will serve with an Elks Lodge three times during the four years they receive the scholarship.

“This award means a great deal to me and my family,” says Kelly Butler, sponsored by Haverstraw, N.Y., Lodge No. 877. “Knowing that the Elks have invested in my future motivates me to continue working hard and striving toward my goals.”

To see a full list of the scholarship winners and to learn more about the Elks National Foundation’s scholarships, visit elks.org/scholars, follow the ENF on Instagram @ElksScholars, and like the ENF on Facebook @ElksNationalFoundation.

Contact: Elks National Foundation
Abbey Knupp | Manager, Communications
2750 N. Lakeview Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614-2256
773/755-4864 | AbbeyK@elks.org 

Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities

The Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, helps nearly 800,000 Elks and nearly 1,800 Lodges nationwide build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. To learn more, visit elks.org/enf.

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