Publications

Osborne A, Phelan JE, Kaneko A, Kagaya W, Chan C, Ngara M, et al. Drug resistance profiling of asymptomatic and low-density Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections on Ngodhe island, Kenya, using custom dual-indexing next-generation sequencing. Sci Rep. 2023;13: 11416. http://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38481-3

Kato K, Heimburg-Molinaro J. Editorial: Insights into glyco-parasitology. Front Mol Biosci. 2024;11: 1422955. http://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2024.1422955

Kagaya W, Takehara I, Kurihara K, Maina M, Chan CW, Okomo G, et al. Potential application of the haematology analyser XN-31 prototype for field malaria surveillance in Kenya. Malar J. 2022;21: 252. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04259-7

Kagaya W, Chan CW, Kongere J, Kanoi BN, Ngara M, Omondi P, et al. Evaluation of the protective efficacy of Olyset®Plus ceiling net on reducing malaria prevalence in children in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2023;24: 354. http://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07372-3

Matsumoto T, Nagashima M, Kagaya W, Kongere J, Gitaka J, Kaneko A. Evaluation of a financial incentive intervention on malaria prevalence among the residents in Lake Victoria basin, Kenya: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2024;25: 165. http://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-07991-4

Nomura S, Eguchi A, Yoneoka D, Murakami M, Ghaznavi C, Gilmour S, et al. Characterising reasons for reversals of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among Japanese people: One-year follow-up survey. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2022;27: 100541. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100541

Uchibori M, Ghaznavi C, Murakami M, Eguchi A, Kunishima H, Kaneko S, et al. Preventive Behaviors and Information Sources during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Japan. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19: 14511. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192114511

Suzuki K, Kamiya Y, Smith C, Kaneko S, Ongaya A, Amukoye E. Protocol for a Randomized Control Trial for Tungiasis Treatment in Homa Bay County, Kenya: Dimeticone versus Sodium Carbonate. Methods Protoc. 2023;6: 12. http://doi.org/10.3390/mps6010012

Yoshioka I, Mori Y, Fahal AH, Siddig EE, Kaneko S, Yaguchi T. Specific and sensitive loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method for Madurella strains, eumycetoma filamentous fungi causative agent. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2023;17: e0011644. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011644

Hyuga A, Ouma P, Matharu AK, Krücken J, Kaneko S, Goto K, et al. Myth or truth: investigation of the jumping ability of Tunga penetrans (Siphonaptera: Tungidae). J Med Entomol. 2023; tjad143. http://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjad143

Hashizume H, Taga S, Sakata MK, Hussein M, Siddig EE, Minamoto T, et al. Environmental detection of eumycetoma pathogens using multiplex real-time PCR for soil DNA in Sennar State, Sudan. Tropical Medicine and Health. 2023;51: 71. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00563-3

Wasonga J, Miyamichi K, Hitachi M, Ozaki R, Karama M, Hirayama K, et al. Effects of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Boosting and Household Factors on Latrine Ownership in Siaya County, Kenya. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023;20: 6781. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20186781

Kato K, Miura M, Tachibana H, Tsukamoto I. Effects of monosaccharides including rare sugars on proliferation of Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites in vitro. Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences. 2023;10. Available: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2023.1288470

Koda Y, Imai H, Sasuga N, Ito K, Aoki T, Kaneko S, et al. Fundamental Study of Neonate Fingerprint Recognition Using Fingerprint Classification. 2022 International Conference of the Biometrics Special Interest Group (BIOSIG). 2022. pp. 1–6. http://doi.org/10.1109/BIOSIG55365.2022.9897017

Koda Y, Takahashi A, Ito K, Aoki T, Kaneko S, NZOU SM. Development of 2,400ppi Fingerprint Sensor for Capturing Neonate Fingerprint within 24 Hours after Birth. 2019 International Conference of the Biometrics Special Interest Group (BIOSIG). 2019. pp. 1–7.

Ogawa K, Kawakatsu Y, Kadoi N, Balogun OO, Adesina AO, Iwayemi VO, et al. Do mothers pick up a phone? A cross-sectional study on delivery of MCH voice messages in Lagos, Nigeria. PLOS ONE. 2022;17: e0275855. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0275855

Miura M, Mitsui Y, Aoki Y, Kato K. A new accumulation assay of Schistosoma mansoni miracidia using square capillary glass tubes. Experimental Parasitology. 2022;239: 108313. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2022.108313

Kato K, Tachibana H. Identification of Multiple Domains of Entamoeba histolytica Intermediate Subunit Lectin-1 with Hemolytic and Cytotoxic Activities. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2022;23: 7700. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23147700

Ikumi S, Bhim GD, Kentaro K, Nobuo K. Omental torsion: An uncommon cause of abdominal pain. International Journal of Case Reports and Images. 2022;13: 1. http://doi.org/10.5348/101304Z01IS2022CR

Larson PS, Ndemwa M, Thomas AF, Tamari N, Diela P, Changoma M, et al. Snakebite victim profiles and treatment-seeking behaviors in two regions of Kenya: results from a health demographic surveillance system. Tropical Medicine and Health. 2022;50: 31. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00421-8

Adachi M, Murakami M, Yoneoka D, Kawashima T, Hashizume M, Sakamoto H, et al. Factors associated with the risk perception of COVID-19 infection and severe illness: A cross-sectional study in Japan. SSM - Population Health. 2022;18: 101105. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101105

Hashizume H, Taga S, Sakata MK, Taha MHM, Siddig EE, Minamoto T, et al. Detection of multiple mycetoma pathogens using fungal metabarcoding analysis of soil DNA in an endemic area of Sudan. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 2022;16: e0010274. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010274

Mitsui Y, Miura M, Kato K, Aoki Y. Chemotactic responses of Brugia pahangi infective third-stage larvae to tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane-related compounds and amino acids. J Helminthol. 2021;95: e72. http://doi.org/10.1017/S0022149X21000705

Yoneoka D, Eguchi A, Nomura S, Kawashima T, Tanoue Y, Murakami M, et al. Identification of optimum combinations of media channels for approaching COVID-19 vaccine unsure and unwilling groups in Japan. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific. 2022;18: 100330. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100330

Hyuga A, Larson PS, Ndemwa M, Muuo SW, Changoma M, Karama M, et al. Environmental and Household-Based Spatial Risks for Tungiasis in an Endemic Area of Coastal Kenya. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. 2022;7: 2. http://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed7010002

Kato K, Hansen L, Clausen H. Polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-Associated Phenotypes in Mammals. Molecules. 2021;26: 5504. http://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26185504

Nomura S, Eguchi A, Yoneoka D, Kawashima T, Tanoue Y, Murakami M, et al. Reasons for being unsure or unwilling regarding intention to take COVID-19 vaccine among Japanese people: A large cross-sectional national survey. The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific. 2021;14. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100223

Larson PS, Ono M, Changoma M, Goto K, Kaneko S, Moji K, et al. Presence of dogs and proximity to a wildlife reserve increase household level risk of tungiasis in Kwale, Kenya. Trop Med Health. 2021;49: 54. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00338-8

Munga S, Minakawa N, Zhou G, Mushinzimana E, Barrack O-OJ, Githeko AK, et al. Association between land cover and habitat productivity of malaria vectors in western Kenyan highlands. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2006;74: 69–75.

Numair T, Harrell DT, Huy NT, Nishimoto F, Muthiani Y, Nzou SM, et al. Barriers to the Digitization of Health Information: A Qualitative and Quantitative Study in Kenya and Lao PDR Using a Cloud-Based Maternal and Child Registration System. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;18: 6196. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126196

Mitsui Y, Miura M, Kato K. In vitro effects of febrifugine on Schistosoma mansoni adult worms. Trop Med Health. 2020;48: 42. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-020-00230-x

Wanjihia V, Chepkirui F, Hitachi M, Muniu E, Nyandieka L, Ndemwa P, et al. The Association between Nutritional Knowledge, Socio-Economic Status of Caregivers and Stunting of Children Under 5 Years in Kwale County of Kenya: A Baseline Survey. Austin J Nutr Metab. 2021;8: 1105. Available: https://austinpublishinggroup.com/nutrition-metabolism/fulltext/ajnm-v8-id1105.php

Fukuda H, Hayashi Y, Toda K, Kaneko S, Wagaiyu E. Perceived general health in relation to oral health status in a rural Kenyan elderly population. BMC Oral Health. 2021;21: 154. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01525-z

Tanaka M, Kildemoes AO, Chadeka EA, Cheruiyot BN, Sassa M, Moriyasu T, et al. Potential of antibody test using Schistosoma mansoni recombinant serpin and RP26 to detect light-intensity infections in endemic areas. Parasitol Int. 2021; 102346. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.parint.2021.102346

金子 聰. 長崎大学熱帯医学研究所・ケニア教育研究拠点とアフリカでの研究活動について. アフリカ. 2018;58: 26–29.

Minakawa N, Futami K, Sonye G, Akweywa P, Kaneko S. Predatory capacity of a shorefly, Ochthera chalybescens, on malaria vectors. Malar J. 2007;6: 104. http://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-6-104

Minakawa N, Dida GO, Sonye GO, Futami K, Kaneko S. Unforeseen misuses of bed nets in fishing villages along Lake Victoria. Malar J. 2008;7: 165. http://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-7-165

Minakawa N, Sonye G, Dida GO, Futami K, Kaneko S. Recent reduction in the water level of Lake Victoria has created more habitats for Anopheles funestus. Malar J. 2008;7: 119. http://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-7-119

Kensuke Goto JCN Ryoma Kurahashi, Kazuo Minematsu, Tkeshi Yoda, Yasuyuki Rakue, Tsutomu Mizota, Keinosuke Gotoh. Relationship between Influx of Yellow Dust and Bronchial Asthma Mortality Using Satellite Data. Scientific Research and Essays. 2010;5(24): 8. Available: http://www.academicjournals.org/sre/abstracts/abstracts/abstracts2010/18%20Dec/Goto%20et%20al.htm

Iwashita H, Dida G, Futami K, Sonye G, Kaneko S, Horio M, et al. Sleeping arrangement and house structure affect bed net use in villages along Lake Victoria. Malar J. 2010;9: 176. http://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-9-176

Nmor JC, Thanh HT, Goto K. Recurring measles epidemic in Vietnam 2005-2009: implication for strengthened control strategies. International journal of biological sciences. 2011;7: 138–46. Available: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21326852 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3039294/pdf/ijbsv07p0138.pdf

Takeshi Yoda TS Tomohiro Hirao, Akira Yoshioka, Jarot Jazek Escobar Jimenes, Tetsuo Yanagi, Kazuo Minematsu, Kensuke Goto, Jephtha Christopher Nmor, Hiroshi Tachibana, Yasuyuki Rakue, Noriko Sakano and Nobuyuki Miyatake. Asymptomatic intestinal protozoan infections among inhabitants in Mexico City, Mexico. International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 2011;3(7): 3. Available: http://www.academicjournals.org/ijmms/abstracts/abstracts/abstracts2011/July/Yoda%20et%20al.htm

Minematsu K, Takamura N, Goto K, Honda S, Aoyagi K, Moji K, et al. A proposed method for the evaluation of body fat in Japanese adults that predicts obesity. Nutr Res. 2011;31: 113–21. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2011.01.008

Eisele T, Komazawa O, Kaneko S, K’Opiyo J, Kiche I, Wanyua S, et al. Are Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets Effective for Preventing Childhood Deaths among Non-Net Users? A Community-Based Cohort Study in Western Kenya. PLoS ONE. 2012;7. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0049604

Kaneko S, K’Opiyo J, Kiche I, Wanyua S, Goto K, Tanaka J, et al. Health and Demographic Surveillance System in the Western and Coastal Areas of Kenya: An Infrastructure for Epidemiologic Studies in Africa. Journal of epidemiology / Japan Epidemiological Association. 2012;22: 276–285. Available: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22374366 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3798630/pdf/je-22-276.pdf

Komazawa O, Kaneko S, K’Opiyo J, Kiche I, Wanyua S, Shimada M, et al. Are Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets Effective for Preventing Childhood Deaths among Non-Net Users? A Community-Based Cohort Study in Western Kenya. PLoS One. 2012;7: e49604. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0049604

Komazawa O, Kaneko S, K’Opiyo J, Kiche I, Wanyua S, Shimada M, et al. Are long-lasting insecticidal nets effective for preventing childhood deaths among non-net users? A community-based cohort study in western Kenya. PLoS One. 2012;7: e49604. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0049604

Minematsu K, Noguchi M, Muraki S, Fukuda R, Goto K, Tagami K, et al. Effect of exercise on bone status and body composition in Japanese students. Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 2012;44: 1382–7. http://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e318245d92c

Miura M, Tanigawa C, Fujii Y, Kaneko S. Comparison of six commercially-available DNA polymerases for direct PCR. Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo. 2013;55: 401–6. http://doi.org/10.1590/S0036-46652013000600005

Kaneko S, K’opiyo J, Kiche I, Wanyua S, Goto K, Tanaka J, et al. Health and Demographic Surveillance System in the Western and Coastal Areas of Kenya: An Infrastructure for Epidemiologic Studies in Africa. Journal of Epidemiology. 2012;22: 276–285. http://doi.org/10.2188/jea.JE20110078