# Akita University

**Type:** Institutions  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/institutions/akita-university/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Avg h-index | 32 |
| Citations | 1,040,838 |
| City | Akita |
| Country | JP |
| Description | Akita University is a research organisation in Akita, JP. OpenAlex records 22,127 works and 1,040,838 citations for it. 4,413 researchers list it as their most recent affiliation. |
| Homepage | http://www.akita-u.ac.jp/eng/ |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/I203765153 |
| Region | Akita |
| Researchers | 4,413 |
| ROR ID | https://ror.org/03hv1ad10 |
| Type | education |
| Works | 22,127 |

## University papers

Showing 12 of 66.

- [The fat-derived hormone adiponectin reverses insulin resistance associated with both lipoatrophy and obesity](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-fat-derived-hormone-adiponectin-reverses-insulin-resistance-associated-with/)
- [Adiponectin stimulates glucose utilization and fatty-acid oxidation by activating AMP-activated protein kinase](https://scholariq.org/papers/adiponectin-stimulates-glucose-utilization-and-fatty-acid-oxidation-by/)
- [Cloning of adiponectin receptors that mediate antidiabetic metabolic effects](https://scholariq.org/papers/cloning-of-adiponectin-receptors-that-mediate-antidiabetic-metabolic-effects/)
- [Adiponectin and AdipoR1 regulate PGC-1α and mitochondria by Ca2+ and AMPK/SIRT1](https://scholariq.org/papers/adiponectin-and-adipor1-regulate-pgc-1-and-mitochondria-by-ca2-and-ampk-sirt1/)
- [Association of structural polymorphisms in the human period3 gene with delayed sleep phase syndrome](https://scholariq.org/papers/association-of-structural-polymorphisms-in-the-human-period3-gene-with-delayed/)
- [Morning bright light therapy for sleep and behavior disorders in elderly patients with dementia](https://scholariq.org/papers/morning-bright-light-therapy-for-sleep-and-behavior-disorders-in-elderly/)
- [Melatonin secretion rhythm disorders in patients with senile dementia of Alzheimer’s type with disturbed sleep–waking](https://scholariq.org/papers/melatonin-secretion-rhythm-disorders-in-patients-with-senile-dementia-of/)
- [EVENING PREFERENCE IS RELATED TO THE INCIDENCE OF DEPRESSIVE STATES INDEPENDENT OF SLEEP-WAKE CONDITIONS](https://scholariq.org/papers/evening-preference-is-related-to-the-incidence-of-depressive-states-independent/)
- [The 3111T/C polymorphism of <i>hClock</i> is associated with evening preference and delayed sleep timing in a Japanese population sample](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-3111t-c-polymorphism-of-i-hclock-i-is-associated-with-evening-preference-and/)
- [Sleep Debt Elicits Negative Emotional Reaction through Diminished Amygdala-Anterior Cingulate Functional Connectivity](https://scholariq.org/papers/sleep-debt-elicits-negative-emotional-reaction-through-diminished-amygdala/)
- [Human blood metabolite timetable indicates internal body time](https://scholariq.org/papers/human-blood-metabolite-timetable-indicates-internal-body-time/)
- [Diminished Melatonin Secretion in the Elderly Caused by Insufficient Environmental Illumination1](https://scholariq.org/papers/diminished-melatonin-secretion-in-the-elderly-caused-by-insufficient/)

## University researchers

- [Kazuo Mishima](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kazuo-mishima/)
- [Masahiro Takeshima](https://scholariq.org/researchers/masahiro-takeshima/)
- [Kazutaka Mitobe](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kazutaka-mitobe/)
- [Aya Imanishi](https://scholariq.org/researchers/aya-imanishi/)
- [Masahiro Tomioka](https://scholariq.org/researchers/masahiro-tomioka/)
- [Masachika Saito](https://scholariq.org/researchers/masachika-saito/)

## University top topics

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- [Geological and Geochemical Analysis](https://scholariq.org/topics/geological-and-geochemical-analysis/)
- [earthquake and tectonic studies](https://scholariq.org/topics/earthquake-and-tectonic-studies/)
- [Geology and Paleoclimatology Research](https://scholariq.org/topics/geology-and-paleoclimatology-research/)
- [Liquid Crystal Research Advancements](https://scholariq.org/topics/liquid-crystal-research-advancements/)
- [Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping](https://scholariq.org/topics/geochemistry-and-geologic-mapping/)
- [Sleep and related disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/sleep-and-related-disorders/)
- [Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments](https://scholariq.org/topics/bladder-and-urothelial-cancer-treatments/)
- [Magnetic properties of thin films](https://scholariq.org/topics/magnetic-properties-of-thin-films/)

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