This study examines young-carer-related materials in Japanese university libraries through analyses of C codes and the Nippon Decimal Classification (NDC). Although most materials are classified within the social sciences, they span multiple disciplines and formats. Disciplinary biases in collection development may reduce access to information for university student carers, who are often difficult to identify. Enhancing multidisciplinary collections can support student awareness and function as a form of quiet, anonymous student support.

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This study examines the revenue structure of academic research-oriented nonprofit organizations (NPOs) in Japan and analyzes the challenges associated with financial sustainability. Japanese academic NPOs rely on diversified funding sources, including membership fees, donations, grants, commissioned research, consulting services, and intellectual property utilization. However, excessive dependence on project-based competitive funding has increased financial instability and organizational vulnerability. By reviewing previous studies on nonprofit management and public service provision, this paper argues that diversified fundraising strategies and cross-sector partnerships are essential for sustainable organizational management. The study further highlights the importance of transparency, institutional credibility, and the social dissemination of research outcomes in strengthening financial foundations. The findings suggest that academic NPOs should develop balanced revenue portfolios combining flexible private funding with competitive public resources to maintain long-term research capacity and public trust.

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This study compared changes in waist circumference between participants who received Specific Health Guidance on the same day as their health checkup and those who received counseling at a later visit. The study included 96 individuals classified as requiring motivational support in 2023. Participants were divided into a same-day group (n = 71) and a later-visit group (n = 25). Waist circumference and body weight were measured at baseline and after three months. The mean reduction in waist circumference was −0.37 cm in the same-day group and −3.4 cm in the later-visit group. Counseling records suggested that participants in the later-visit group had stronger motivation for behavioral change. The findings indicate that intervention timing and participant readiness may influence the effectiveness of Specific Health Guidance.

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This study examined the impact of the transition from Phase 3 to Phase 4 of Japan’s Specific Health Guidance program on same-day health guidance outcomes at Company A. Participants requiring motivational support who completed the program in 2023 or 2024 were included. The completion rate increased from 82.9% in 2023 to 90.0% in 2024. Mean waist circumference changed from +0.37 cm in 2023 to −0.36 cm in 2024. The improved outcomes may be associated with the shortened support period and earlier follow-up intervention introduced in Phase 4. These findings suggest that the revised program contributed to improved participant outcomes.

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