Abstract: Disclosed is a kit or a device for the detection of stomach cancer and a method for detecting stomach cancer, and provides a kit or a device for the detection of stomach cancer, including a nucleic acid(s) capable of specifically binding to a miRNA(s) in a sample from a subject, and a method for detecting stomach cancer, including measuring the miRNA(s) in vitro.

Abstract: A sensor element (10) having a laminate structure, and extending in an axial direction AX, the sensor element including a first and second ceramic layers (118B, 115) disposed apart from each other in a laminating direction; a third ceramic layer (118) intervening between the first and second ceramic layers in the laminating direction and having a hollow space (10G) formed therein; and an internal space which is the hollow space surrounded by the first ceramic layer, the second ceramic layer, and the third ceramic layer, wherein, at a periphery (10f) of the internal space, a fourth ceramic layer (181) containing as a main component a ceramic material different from that contained as a main component in the first and third ceramic layers intervenes between the first ceramic layer and the third ceramic layer which are exposed to the internal space. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the gas sensor element.

Abstract: A wastewater treatment process for treating wastewater comprising a water-based dispersion containing a surfactant, a colorant and silica, as well as other solid matter, wherein the wastewater is treated using a polysilicato-iron coagulant.

Abstract: A wastewater treatment process for treating wastewater comprising a water-based dispersion containing a surfactant, a colorant and silica, as well as other solid matter, wherein the wastewater is treated using a polysilicato-iron coagulant.

Abstract: An ink jet recording ink including water, a water-soluble organic solvent, and at least one dye having at least one carboxyl group in the form of a free acid, wherein at least one compound selected form secondary or tertiary amine compounds represented by the following general formula (I) and at least one compound selected from the alkali metal hydroxides are contained and the pH value thereof is from 8.5 to 12: ##STR1## wherein one or two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain and substituted by a substituent selected from a carboxyl group, a sulfonic group, an alkali metal salt of a carboxyl group, and an alkali metal salt of a sulfonic group; and the remainder is a group selected from a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and a substituted alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain and substituted by a hydroxyl group or carbamoyl group is disclosed.

Abstract: An ink jet recording ink comprising: (i) water, (ii) a water-soluble organic solvent, (iii) at least one dye having at least one carboxyl group in the form of a free acid, (iv) a substituted aromatic compound represented by general formula (I); and (v) at least one alkali metal hydroxide, wherein the pH value of the ink is from 8 to 12, and an ink jet recording method in which such ink droplets are discharged from an orifice according to a recording signal to record an image using this ink jet recording ink are disclosed, general formula (I) being: ##STR1##

Abstract: Disclosed is a color ink set for ink-jet recording, which color ink set comprises a set of single-color ink, namely, cyan ink, magenta ink, yellow ink and black ink, each single-color ink containing at least a colorant, a water-soluble organic solvent and water, wherein the colorant in the single-color ink has a specific chemical structure, and which color ink set for ink-jet recording fulfills the characteristics required for ink-jet recording ink, along with the details of single-color ink constituting the ink set and an ink-jet recording method using the color ink set.

Abstract: Ink-jet recording ink improved in releasability of bubbles and the like. The ink comprises water, a colorant and a water-soluble organic solvent. The surface tension of the ink at 20.degree. C. is higher than the surface tension of a composition which comprises the components for the ink except the colorant. Ink-jet recording is effected by making use of the ink and, for example, a heating system.

Abstract: An ink for ink jet recording, which comprises water, a water-soluble dye and a water-soluble organic solvent, wherein said ink contains potassium ion in an amount of from not less than 450 ppm to not more than 10,000 ppm, and said water-soluble organic solvent comprises glycerin in an amount of from 5 to 20% by weight based on the total weight of said ink.

Abstract: An electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising a conductive substrate having provided thereon a photoconductive layer is disclosed, said photoconductive layer containing a high polymeric compound comprising a repeating unit comprised of a tetracarboxylic acid anhydride skeleton and a divalent organic group skeleton having an aromatic nucleus, said two skeletons being bonded via a nitrogen atom. Said high polymeric compound is formed by co-deposition of a tetracarboxylic acid anhydride compound and an aromatic diamine compound. The photoreceptor exhibits high sensitivity, high durability, and excellent image quality retention even when used repeatedly or in a high humidity environment.

Abstract: An infrared ray heater unit, made of a ceramic plate carrying a resistive heater wire embedded therein, is mounted on the open end of a shallow box-like metallic case so as to emanate infrared rays, while a terminal insulator member having lead wire bosses and a securing means is inserted between the heater unit and the metallic case at the central portion of the heater unit. The metallic case has mounting holes through which the lead wire bossed and the securing means of the terminal insulator member extend, so that lead wires are connected to the infrared ray heater from the back of the metallic case at about its central portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct Calibrachoa plant, and its parts, named ‘Colorburst Violet’ having a decumbent and compact habit. This plant grows vigorously with single flowers which have purple violet petals and a light yellow corolla throat. The plant is very resistant to rain, heat and drought conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct Calibrachoa plant, and its parts, named ‘Colorburst Rose’ having a decumbent and compact habit. This plant grows vigorously with single flowers which have bright pink petals and a pale greenish yellow corolla throat. The plant is very resistant to rain, heat and drought conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct Calibrachoa plant, and its parts, named ‘Colorburst Red’ having a mounding and compact habit. This plant grows vigorously with single flowers which have light red petals and a light yellow corolla throat. The plant is very resistant to rain, heat and drought conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct decumbent type Petunia plant named `Liricashower Rose`, having compact growth habit bred from crosses made in Japan from South America commercial Petunias of creeping growth habit. The new variety is strongly branching with a great profusion of blooms. The flowers are single and small with bright purplish rose colored petals. The plant is highly resistant to rain, heat, and drought.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct decumbent type Petunia plant named `Liricashower Blue`, having compact growth habit bred from crosses made in Japan from South America commercial Petunias of creeping growth habit. The new variety is strongly branching with a great profusion of blooms. The flowers are single and small with violet blue colored petals. The plant is highly resistant to rain, heat, and drought.