Risk management is a process through which an organization methodically analyses risks inherent in all of its operational activities with the aim of minimizing damage to physical assets or occupational health hazards. Risk Management therefore should be a central element in the management strategy of any organization as it plays a crucial role in giving the organization a sustainable operational advantage.

Safety Science: Methods to Prevent Incidents and Worker Health Damage at the Workplace is a handbook for management students and working professionals (safety professionals human resource managers insurance officers etc.) interested in the science of risk management and methods to implements safety standards at the workplace.

The book introduces readers to the concept of occupational risk and occupational health management. It explains the concepts relevant to these topics such as safety economy valuation and asset integrity management. Assessment tools related to qualitative and quantitative risk management incident and vulnerability analysis are also provided. Additionally readers will find information on the human factors and methods to improve human engagement in risk management as well as information about current safety standards and systems in organizations around the world.

When we look at the quality management issues that have faced both in Japan and the rest of the world recently it is clear that a next-generation quality management practice is required featuring a rational approach that will motivate people and revitalize organizations. We need to reassess the way quality management is carried out in the manufacturing industry and establish‘ Science Total Quality Management (TQM) new quality management principle as a next-generation management technology. In this e-book the author proposes the ‘Science TQM new quality management principle aimed at the evolution of manufacturing and demonstrates its effectiveness. This contemporary principle of Japanese management science - a scientific quality management method – has been the key to success in global production and facilitates globally consistent levels of quality and simultaneous production worldwide.

Specifically Science TQM consists of several core technologies designed to address specific areas of corporate operations: the ‘Total Marketing System TMS for sales the ‘Total Development System TDS for development and design the ‘Total Production System TPS for production technology and manufacturing and the ‘Total Intelligence Management System TIS and ‘Total Job Quality Management System TJS for administrative and managerial functions. These systems are then effectively linked through ‘ Science SQC new quality control principle to rationally achieve strategic quality management.

The focus of this book is thus the theory and application of strategic quality management through the application of ‘Science TQM. The effectiveness of Science TQM is then demonstrated at Toyota Motor Corporation -one of the world s leading automotive manufacturing companies. The author a leading ex-general manager of TQM promotion division of Toyota Motor Corporation shows how to align them to develop competitive quality throughout the business process that covers from the creation of product concept through manufacturing and selling to delivery to clients by actual cases. This is an e-book to be benchmarked by research professionals and practitioners who are interested in developing competitive quality of their business in the prevailing global competition. This e-book is also strongly recommended to senior managers such has top level executives who are not directly involved in so-called quality management practices because quality is the outcome of the dynamics of most activities of the company as well as the kernel of competitiveness.

The essence of TQM is reflected in ‘Total Quality Management. Science and technology team work collaboration with internal as well as external members training and skill data and information knowledge and organizational alignment are all important ingredients to be combined systematically and strategically. Linking all ingredients for quality in consistent and effective ways is a key to competitiveness.

Readers will find not only quality related practices but also the linking capacity for executing TQM practices as well as understand the implicit scientific behavioral and organizational insights necessary to achieve real quality.

Many herbs and spices in addition to their culinary use for taste contain chemical compounds which have medicinal uses. For this reason herbs and spices have been used for treating various ailments since ancient times. Modern scientific methods have enabled researchers to isolate bioactive compounds from herbs and spices and perform chemical analyses which can be used to develop medicines to treat different diseases. This book series is a compilation of current reviews on studies performed on herbs and spices. Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs is essential reading for medicinal chemists herbalists and biomedical researchers interested in the science of natural herbs and spices that are a common part of regional diets and folk medicine.

The fifth volume of this series features research on a variety of spices some of which appear in the series for the first time.

1. Clove: The Spice of Polyvalent Merit

2. Black Cumin Seeds: From Ancient Medicine to Current Clinical Trials

3. The Evolution of Mentha arvensis (L.) As Potential Multifunctional Herbal Medicine: Traditional And Experimental Evidence

4. Zingiber officinale: The Golden Spice as Portrayed in Ayurveda

5. Effects of Cinnamon on Health and its Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient

6. Sumac: A Spice with Many Health Benefits

Scientific Philosophy and Principles in Medicine is an accessible treatise on the philosophy that guides medical practice. It lays the foundation of a multidisciplinary framework behind the development of the medical profession. The book presents 10 chapters that cover issues that are frequently encountered by medical professionals in their career: philosophical and linguistic principles of rational thought scientific crisp and fuzzy logic diagnostic aspects the history of medicine epistemological concepts approximate reasoning principles of medical wisdom numerical and graphical diagnostics and the collaboration of researchers involved in the fields of engineering and medicine.

The author of the book brings several years of teaching experience and medical practice into this reference with the goal of integrating principles of scientific philosophy and logic into medical education. Readers will understand the process of devising rational diagnostic and treatment approaches that support human health as a generative process that seeks to solve problems through creativity rather than a classical process of following medical protocols.

This book is intended as a basic reference for medical students teachers and general readers interested in the application of logic philosophy and scientific principles in medicine.

This monograph focuses on the actions exerted by sex hormones 17β-estradiol and testosterone in skeletal muscle tissue. An important consideration of this volume is the fact that both estrogen receptors (ERs) and androgen receptors (ARs) are ubiquitously expressed and as a result steroid hormones affect growth and different cell functions in several organs. Moreover ERs and ARs may have a non-classical pattern of intracellular localizations raising complexity to the functional roles of estradiol and testosterone.

Readers will find key information about the role of sex hormones in mitochondrial physiology and their relation with ageing apoptosis and sarcopenia. Chapters integrate important points with the latest information on the subject including work of leading researchers studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the age-linked changes in muscle tissue while highlighting the role of satellite cells.

Furthermore the book presents a chapter about phytoestrogens (compounds which are structurally very similar to estrogen 17β-estradiol) and their selective action on sex steroid receptors (specifically they have a higher affinity for ERβ receptors than ERα receptors).

The book is recommended reading for scientists and clinicians involved in the field of medical and health sciences as well as for scholarly readers (students of biochemistry and medicine) who are interested in the molecular mechanism of cellular apoptosis regulated by steroid hormones.

Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis Functionalization and Applications presents detailed information about the range of methods of synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The book systematically delves into the subject with an introductory chapter before moving to chemical synthesis of AGnPs and fabrication methods which help in assigning functional properties for useful nanomaterials. Basic and advanced synthetic methods like surface functionalization and bioconjugation are covered. Additionally the book informs about impactful applications of AGNPs across a range of industries. Through this book readers will be able to understand the importance of silver nanoparticles as a futuristic material in scientific investigations and gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational strategies revolving around their surface modification and conjugation.

Key Features:

-Covers the basics of silver nanoparticle (AGNP) synthesis -Focuses on green methods of AGNPs

- Covers information about surface modification and functionalization of AGNPs with different molecules (including biomolecules)

-Covers a range of applications of AGNPs

-Includes advanced applications of AGNPs in next-generation antibiotics

Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis Functionalization and Applications a handy reference for scholars in advanced chemical engineering materials science and pharmacology programs as well as anyone who wants to know all about silver nanoparticles.

In life we often face unavoidable complexities in terms of our ability to understand or influence outcomes. Some questions which arise due to these complexities are: Why can’t the future be made certain? Why do the some people or events always end up at the center of controversy? Why do only a select few get ahead of their peers? Each question pertains to three central elements of complexities and these elements are: uncertainty inequality and unfairness.

Simplifying Complexity explains the scientific study of complex cognitive networks as well as the methods scientists use to parse difficult problems into manageable pieces. Readers are introduced to scientific methodology and thought processes followed by a discourse on perspectives on the three elements of complexity through concepts such as normal and non-normal statistics scaling and complexity management.

Simplifying Complexity combines basic cognitive science and scientific philosophy for both advanced students (in the fields of sociology cognitive science complex networks and change management) and for general readers looking for a more scientific guide to understanding and managing the nature of change in a complex world.

Practicing dermatologists are likely to encounter several patients who have psychological difficulties in dealing with various skin conditions. While there are several factors that might be responsible for these difficulties (such as physical and mental stress) it is becoming increasingly clear nowadays that skin disease patients experiencing such issues need to be managed with a multidisciplinary approach to improve treatment outcomes.

Skin and the Psyche delves into the realm of psychodermatology – the cusp of dermatology psychology and psychiatry. The book enhances the reader´s knowledge about relevant topics such as the biology of the skin the impact of stress on skin inflammation acne vulgaris skin diseases secondary to delusions and other psychiatric diseases psoriasis and much more. Different forms of non-pharmacological treatments of these diseases are also mentioned. The book also contains a concise guide to building a psychodermatology clinic.

Skin and the Psyche is a vital reference for dermatologists hospital managers and psychiatrists looking for tips to improve their ability to interact with individuals while assisting them to cope with dermatological diseases and conditions.

Smart Kinematics for Modern Engineering Students is an essential reference on basic kinematics. The book provides detailed knowledge on coordinate transformations for matrix calculations followed by information about different configurations in component pairs and joints. Readers will learn about the basic mechanical engineering methods used to design components for systems with moving parts along with various practical applications of these concepts.

Key Features

· Provides-In-depth knowledge of 3D vector calculations in kinematics

· Includes descriptions and depictions of major joints commonly used in engineering designs and applications

· Discusses common methods of optimization for solving multivariable systems of highly nonlinear equations using displacement models

· Presents practical examples of analysis applied to commonly used mechanical system

· 6 DOF robotic arm and moving platform

· A generic Light Manufacturing Tool (LMT)

· Phantom DOF devices

· Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) as a biomechanical joint

· Include scientific references

The material in this book will be helpful to undergraduate and graduate engineers who are required to understand knowledge about modern methods in mechanical engineering including prerequisite courses in advanced linear algebra kinematics and complex systems.

A smart port is defined as a port that uses technologies such as big data AI and IoT to manage transportation and logistics services. Smart Port Management and Strategy covers the design operation and applications of a smart port to improve capacity and productivity. The book has been written by the author from an operations management perspective with the aim of providing technical knowledge to readers on how to use technology for optimizing port performance.

Key Features:

- Eight key topics relevant to smart port management

- Focus on calculations and technical operations

- Guidance on OCR RFID and sensor technologies for gates

- Includes information about port performance measurement

- Includes access to Korean Port MIS - Covers automation equipment such as AGV ARMGC and remote control QC

- Includes port simulation digitization strategies and financial analysis Smart Port Management and Strategy is the definitive resource for anyone whether they are professionals in transportation services or students of civil engineering or operations management who want to learn about smart ports and how they are managed.