Abstract: A method for producing a nonaqueous composition for external use on the skin including a strongly hydrophilic amphiphilic solid active ingredient-surfactant complex dissolved or dispersed in an oil phase, the method including the steps of: dissolving a surfactant in an oil phase to obtain a surfactant solution; mixing the obtained surfactant solution with a strongly hydrophilic amphiphilic solid active ingredient to obtain a suspension; and allowing the obtained suspension to stand still to obtain a transparent composition. Unlike conventional methods for preparing S/O formulations, the strongly hydrophilic amphiphilic solid active ingredient can be solubilized in an oil phase without the process of emulsification and freeze drying.

Abstract: [Problem] When inspecting whether each sleeve is in the correct position, to alleviate the burden on an operator and reduce the inspection time. [Solution] When an operator captures an image of a reference marker 3 or a sleeve marker 4 using a camera C, the image is sent to a sleeve marker position analyzing means 5 for the position of each sleeve marker 4, . . . to be analyzed. Then, a sleeve marker position assessing means 6 assesses whether the position of each sleeve marker 4, . . . is suitable, by superimposing the resulting analysis data and a BIM model stored in a BIM model storage means 2. Since it is sufficient for the operator to capture an image of the reference marker 3 or the sleeve marker 4 using the camera C, the burden on the operator can be alleviated, and the inspection time can also be reduced.

Abstract: A deposition method includes moving a substrate in a first direction within a processing chamber; generating a first source gas by evaporating a first film forming source material; discharging the first source gas from a first discharge opening toward the substrate being moved in the processing chamber; forming a first line-shaped thin film elongated in the first direction by depositing the first source gas on the substrate; generating a second source gas by evaporating a second film forming source material; discharging the second source gas from a second discharge opening offset from the first discharge opening in a second direction, which intersects the first direction, toward the substrate being moved in the processing chamber; and forming a second line-shaped thin film elongated in the first direction by depositing the second source gas on the substrate at a position spaced apart from the first line-shaped thin film.

Abstract: Two genes implicated in arteriosclerotic diseases such as cerebral infarction were successfully identified by performing genome-wide correlation studies using SNPs by targeting the entire genome. Polymorphic mutations that can be used to examine the presence or absence of risk factors for arteriosclerotic diseases were successfully found on the genes. Subjects can be efficiently examined for the presence or absence of risk factors for arteriosclerotic diseases using the presence or absence of the polymorphic mutations as indicators. Furthermore, methods of screening for therapeutic agents for arteriosclerotic diseases are enabled by using expression or function of the genes as index.