Abstract: A method of preparing an anisotropic magnetic powder compression molded product, the method including: compressing a magnetic powder in a mold using a compression punch while magnetically orienting the magnetic powder to obtain a compressed magnetic powder, wherein the compression punch has a contact surface with the magnetic powder that is not perpendicular to a compression direction; and compression molding the compressed magnetic powder using a molding punch having a different shape from the compression punch.

Abstract: A method, including: preparing at least one magnetic powder having an average particle size that is at least 1 ?m but not more than 10 ?m, at least one thermosetting resin, and at least one curing agent, wherein at least one of the thermosetting resin and the curing agent includes at least one monomer having a melting point that is higher than 70° C. but not higher than 140° C., and wherein an amount of the monomer having the melting point that is higher than 70° C. but not higher than 140° C. is at least 33% by volume but not more than 100% by volume of a combined amount of the thermosetting resin and the curing agent; and obtaining a magnetic powder-containing resin composition by kneading the magnetic powder, the thermosetting resin, and the curing agent at a temperature of higher than 70° C. but not higher than 140° C. and then lowering the temperature.

Abstract: The present disclosure aims to provide a bonded magnet having good magnetic properties and a method of preparing the bonded magnet. The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a bonded magnet, including: a first compression step of compressing a magnetic powder having an average particle size of 10 µm or less while magnetically orienting it to obtain a first molded article; a second compression step of bringing the first molded article into contact with a thermosetting resin having a viscosity of 200 mPa·s or less, followed by compression to obtain a second molded article; and a heat treatment step of heat treating the second molded article.

Abstract: A novel spot welding method for steel sheets and an aluminum alloy sheet, includes stacked sheet materials from a pair of opposing electrodes to join the sheet materials by resistance heating. The pair of opposing electrodes are in pressure contact with both outer surfaces of the sheet sets. The sheet sets include at least a first and second steel sheet, and an aluminum alloy sheet stacked in this order. A first energization step forms a molten pool between facing surfaces of the first and second steel sheets without melting the aluminum alloy sheet. A second energization step causes a melting reaction between facing surfaces of the second steel sheet and the aluminum alloy sheet. The first and second steel sheets are joined via a first nugget. The second steel sheet and the aluminum alloy sheet are joined via a second nugget including an intermetallic compound generated by the melting reaction.

Abstract: The present disclosure aims to provide a bonded magnet having good magnetic properties and a method of preparing the bonded magnet. The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a bonded magnet, including: a first compression step of compressing a magnetic powder having an average particle size of 10 ?m or less while magnetically orienting it to obtain a first molded article; a second compression step of bringing the first molded article into contact with a thermosetting resin having a viscosity of 200 mPa·s or less, followed by compression to obtain a second molded article; and a heat treatment step of heat treating the second molded article.

Abstract: A metal joined body has an iron base body and an aluminum base body that are joined together via a joint layer. The joint layer has a first layer composed of a first intermetallic compound formed on the iron base body side and a second layer composed of a second intermetallic compound formed on the aluminum base body side. The first layer has one or more first protrusions that merge integrally into the iron base body and extend in a pile shape into the first intermetallic compound. The second layer may have one or more second protrusions that are composed of a second intermetallic compound and extend in a columnar shape into the aluminum base body. The first intermetallic compound may contain Al5Fe2, and the second intermetallic compound may contain Al3Fe. The total thickness of the first layer and the second layer is, for example, 2 to 15 ?m.

Abstract: A novel spot welding method for steel sheets and an aluminum alloy sheet, includes stacked sheet materials from a pair of opposing electrodes to join the sheet materials by resistance heating. The pair of opposing electrodes are in pressure contact with both outer surfaces of the sheet sets. The sheet sets include at least a first and second steel sheet, and an aluminum alloy sheet stacked in this order. A first energization step forms a molten pool between facing surfaces of the first and second steel sheets without melting the aluminum alloy sheet. A second energization step causes a melting reaction between facing surfaces of the second steel sheet and the aluminum alloy sheet. The first and second steel sheets are joined via a first nugget. The second steel sheet and the aluminum alloy sheet are joined via a second nugget including an intermetallic compound generated by the melting reaction.

Abstract: In a refrigerator, when a door switch detects opening of a door of the refrigerator, a voice recognition control unit determines whether voice data acquired by a voice acquisition unit satisfies a predetermined voice recognition start condition. In a case where the voice recognition start condition is satisfied, the recognition control unit controls the voice recognition unit to perform voice recognition. However, in a case where the voice recognition start condition is not satisfied, the recognition control unit controls the voice recognition unit not to perform voice recognition.

Abstract: A highly corrosion-resistant spot weldment can be produced at low cost without occurrence of prominent protrusions and the like on the surface. The spot weldment is joined by a nugget formed inside stacked sheet materials through bringing a pair of electrodes arranged opposite to each other into pressure contact with the stacked sheet materials from outside and energizing the stacked sheet materials from the electrodes. The nugget has a diameter that is ?4?t (t: thickness of sheet material) and a flattening level of 3.5 to 8, which is a ratio of diameter to thickness. Both outer surface parts of the sheet materials are free from protrusions formed due to bulging of molten metal. Even when the electrodes are made of a copper alloy, the increased amount of Cu in the outer surface parts is 0.2 mass % or less with respect to the component composition before spot welding.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for prevention or treatment for mild cognitive impairment or dementia. The present invention is a composition for prevention or treatment for mild cognitive impairment or dementia, comprising hydrogen as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Provided is a preventive and/or therapeutic agent for dementia. The preventive and/or therapeutic agent for dementia comprises hydrogen gas as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A cognitive function determination method includes applying a load including a sensory stimulus (5a) or tasks with different degrees of difficulty a plurality of times (S1), measuring a change in brain activity of a subject (P) when the load is applied and acquiring measurement data (S2), and determining a degree of cognitive function of the subject (P) (S3).

Abstract: The present disclosure aims to provide a bonded magnet having good magnetic properties and a method of preparing the bonded magnet. The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a bonded magnet, including: a first compression step of compressing a magnetic powder having an average particle size of 10 ?m or less while magnetically orienting it to obtain a first molded article; a second compression step of bringing the first molded article into contact with a thermosetting resin having a viscosity of 200 mPa·s or less, followed by compression to obtain a second molded article; and a heat treatment step of heat treating the second molded article.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for prevention or treatment for mild cognitive impairment or dementia. The present invention is a composition for prevention or treatment for mild cognitive impairment or dementia, comprising hydrogen as an active ingredient.

Abstract: In a refrigerator, when a door switch detects opening of a door of the refrigerator, a voice recognition control unit determines whether voice data acquired by a voice acquisition unit satisfies a predetermined voice recognition start condition. In a case where the voice recognition start condition is satisfied, the recognition control unit controls the voice recognition unit to perform voice recognition. However, in a case where the voice recognition start condition is not satisfied, the recognition control unit controls the voice recognition unit not to perform voice recognition.

Abstract: An electrode tip for resistance spot welding includes a main body with tip and base portions. The tip portion has a bottomed and substantially cylindrical shape. The base portion has a substantially cylindrical shape and merges into the tip portion. The main body is made of a copper alloy such as chromium copper. The tip portion has a bottom part and a barrel part. The bottom part has a pressure-contact surface that is not recessed with respect to a workpiece to be pressed. The barrel part has a substantially cylindrical shape and merges into the bottom part. The electrode tip may have an inner diameter ratio (inner diameter of the barrel part to an outer diameter of the base portion) of 0.4 to 0.6, and may also have a bottom thickness ratio (thickness of the bottom part to the outer diameter of the base portion) of 0.15 to 0.5.

Abstract: A highly corrosion-resistant spot weldment can be produced at low cost without occurrence of prominent protrusions and the like on the surface. The spot weldment is joined by a nugget formed inside stacked sheet materials through bringing a pair of electrodes arranged opposite to each other into pressure contact with the stacked sheet materials from outside and energizing the stacked sheet materials from the electrodes. The nugget has a diameter that is ?4?t (t: thickness of sheet material) and a flattening level of 3.5 to 8, which is a ratio of diameter to thickness. Both outer surface parts of the sheet materials are free from protrusions formed due to bulging of molten metal. Even when the electrodes are made of a copper alloy, the increased amount of Cu in the outer surface parts is 0.2 mass % or less with respect to the component composition before spot welding.

Abstract: It is intended to quantitatively evaluate deterioration in brain function associated with a disease such as dementia, with a high degree of accuracy by a simplified method using signals acquired from a few sensors arranged on the scalp.

Abstract: [Problem] It is intended to quantitatively evaluate deterioration in brain function associated with a disease such as dementia, with a high degree of accuracy by a simplified method using signals acquired from a few sensors arranged on the scalp.

Abstract: A heat transfer member is disposed between a semiconductor element and an electrode plate. The heat transfer member comprises a metal portion extending between a first face at the semiconductor element side and a second face at the plate electrode side, and a ceramic portion surrounding the metal portion. An area of the first face is less than an area of the second face in the metal portion.