Abstract: An information processing apparatus comprises a controller, the controller being configured to execute: acquiring pieces of result data showing movement results of a plurality of users; calculating at least either first evaluation values about convenience in a case of moving in predetermined sections in private vehicles or second evaluation values about convenience in a case of moving in the predetermined sections in public transportation at least based on the pieces of result data; and calculating, for a predetermined area, a score indicating a deviation between convenience in the case of moving in the private vehicles and convenience in the case of moving in the public transportation based on the first and second evaluation values.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a vehicle body frame, a cab disposed on an upper side of the vehicle body frame, brackets connected to the cab, limiting sections and buffering devices. The limiting sections are disposed between the brackets and the vehicle body frame. The limiting sections limit a movement range of the cab with respect to the vehicle body frame. The buffering devices are disposed between the brackets and the vehicle body frame.

Abstract: Provided is a laminate that enables a further improvement in flame retardancy as compared with a conventional laminate. A laminate in accordance with the present disclosure includes: a metal plate; and a silicone rubber layer provided on a surface of the metal plate, the silicone rubber layer containing a flame retardant silicone rubber compound and a fiber-based flame retardant, and the flame retardant silicone rubber compound being rated as V-0 or higher according to UL94 standard.

Abstract: An image recording method includes applying a conductive ink onto a base material by using an ink jet recording method and performing ultraviolet irradiation on the conductive ink applied onto the base material to form a conductive layer, in which a content of a liquid component of the conductive ink at a time when the ultraviolet irradiation begins is 5% by mass or more with respect to a content of the liquid component of the conductive ink at a time when the conductive ink is applied onto the base material.

Abstract: Provided is an ink set containing an insulating ink that contains at least one polymerization initiator selected from the group consisting of an oxime compound, an alkylphenone compound, and a titanocene compound and a polymerizable monomer, and a conductive ink that contains at least one of a metal complex or a metal salt. Also provided are applications of the ink set.

Abstract: A scanning optical device includes a light source, a polygon mirror, a motor, a scanning optical system, a frame, and a seating surface. The scanning optical system comprises a first scan lens, a second scan lens, and a reflecting mirror. The reflecting mirror is arranged to reflect a light beam toward the second scan lens. The reflecting mirror is supported on the seating surface. The seating surface allows adjustment of an angle of the reflecting mirror. The reflecting mirror reflects the light beam in a direction from the base wall toward the open side. A part of the reflecting mirror that overlaps the seating surface as viewed in a direction of thickness of the reflecting mirror is exposed to an outside of the frame and accessible from a side of the frame opposite to an open side of the frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in polishing an object to be polished that contains an (a) material having silicon-nitrogen bonding and (b) other materials, means that is capable of improving a ratio of a polishing speed of the (a) material to a polishing speed of the (b) materials. The present invention relates to a polishing composition used for polishing an object to be polished that contains an (a) material having silicon-nitrogen bonding and (b) other materials, the polishing composition containing: organic acid-immobilized silica; a dispersing medium; a selection ratio improver that improves a ratio of a polishing speed of the (a) material to a polishing speed of the (b) materials; and an acid, in which the selection ratio improver is organopolysiloxane having a hydrophilic group.

Abstract: A waveguide structure includes at least one transmission line and at least one conductive pattern layer. At least a portion of the transmission line and at least a portion of the conductive pattern layer overlap each other as observed from a surface side of the conductive pattern layer. A surface electrical resistance value of the conductive pattern layer is in a range of 0.005 ?/? to 30 ?/?.

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are methods for: enhancing drought tolerance of crop plants and trees, enhancing salinity of tolerance of plants such as crop plants, enhancing early monitoring of drought, salinity and cold stress by plants such as crop plants and trees, enhancing stress resistance in plants such as crop plants and trees, by increasing the expression of or the activity of a Raf-like mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase kinase (MAPKK) kinase delta B3 family enzyme (or a Raf-like MAPKK kinase delta B3 family enzyme) (a M3K B3 family enzyme) in a plant or a tree cell or a plant or a tree.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means capable of improving a residue removing effect and improving storage stability in a composition for surface treatment which is used for reducing residues on a surface of an object to be polished after being polished chemical mechanical polishing. The present invention relates to a composition for surface treatment, wherein the composition contains a solvent and a dissolved gas, a concentration of the dissolved gas is 0.01 mg/L or more and 10 mg/L or less with respect to a total volume of the composition and the composition is used for reducing residues on a surface of an object to be polished after being polished by chemical mechanical polishing.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing skim milk powder in which the amount of free fatty acids has been increased without bringing about deterioration of flavor. The method for producing skim milk powder comprises a step of carrying out homogenization treatment under temperature conditions of 30 to 55° C. in a process of producing the skim milk powder from skim milk.

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus according to the present invention includes a main electronic control unit, and a sub electronic control unit capable of mutual communication with the main electronic control unit. The main electronic control unit outputs a signal for preventing timeout to at least one of the external device and the sub electronic control unit, when mediating data communication between the external device and the sub electronic control unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in polishing an object to be polished that contains an (a) material having silicon-nitrogen bonding and (b) other materials, means that is capable of improving a ratio of a polishing speed of the (a) material to a polishing speed of the (b) materials. The present invention relates to a polishing composition used for polishing an object to be polished that contains an (a) material having silicon-nitrogen bonding and (b) other materials, the polishing composition containing: organic acid-immobilized silica; a dispersing medium; a selection ratio improver that improves a ratio of a polishing speed of the (a) material to a polishing speed of the (b) materials; and an acid, in which the selection ratio improver is organopolysiloxane having a hydrophilic group.

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus according to the present invention includes a main electronic control unit, and a sub electronic control unit capable of mutual communication with the main electronic control unit. The main electronic control unit outputs a signal for preventing timeout to at least one of the external device and the sub electronic control unit, when mediating data communication between the external device and the sub electronic control unit.

Abstract: A piston has a piston main body including an aluminum alloy, and a covering layer formed on the outer surface of the piston main body, and the covering layer has a first plating layer including an iron-phosphorous alloy, and a second plating layer including a nickel-phosphorous alloy formed on the first plating layer.

Abstract: A piston has a piston main body including an aluminum alloy, and a covering layer formed on the outer surface of the piston main body, and the covering layer has a first plating layer including an iron-phosphorous alloy, and a second plating layer including a nickel-phosphorous alloy formed on the first plating layer.

Abstract: Provided is a game machine that can expand the range of play actions demanded of a player. The game machine is provided with an input apparatus including four play operation units, and provides a music game that demands of the player a predetermined operation of each play operation unit. The game machine is provided with: a vibration sensor that detects a predetermined operation of each play operation unit; and an optical sensor that detects player actions during play of the music game. Also, the game machine evaluates the predetermined operation of the player on the basis of the detection results of the vibration sensor and evaluates player actions that are correlated with the predetermined operation on the basis of the detection results of the optical sensor.