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.

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.

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.

With the rapid development of electronic technology mobile communication and satellite communication electromagnetic interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) has received global scientific attention to ensure unperturbed performance of electronic items and to avoid any adverse effect on human health. EMI is one of the main factors that weaken electronic system performance and is considered as a modern form of environmental pollution.

Many efforts have been made to reduce EMI due to industrial regulations. With the expansion of the IT industry microwave absorbing materials (MAMs) and EMI shielding materials have received considerable interest to improve the resistance of smart devices to EMI.

This book presents a comprehensive review of the recent developments in EMI shielding and the design of microwave absorbing materials. Chapters cover the basic mechanism of shielding and radiation absorption measurement procedures factors affecting the shielding and different materials for shielding and absorption (e.g. MWCNT conjugated polymers graphene MXene based hybrid materials Carbon foam graphene based thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites carbon-carbon composites nano ferrite composites and conducting Ferro fluids). An analysis of EMI shielding using fillers composed of different materials is also presented.

In addition key issues and current challenges to achieve better shielding and absorption performance for various materials are explained giving the readers a broader perspective of the subject.

The book is suitable as a detailed reference for students in technology electronics engineering and materials science courses and professionals working on materials for designing EMI shielding mechanisms.

Soft robotics is a subfield of robotics that encompasses the design and fabrication of robots with soft and compliant materials. Soft robots represent components like human prosthetics or biomimicking systems. Soft robotics relies on technically astute designs based on the correct choice of materials to enable a level of dexterity not possible with rigid components alone. The basic prime movers (actuators) and perception (sensors) require control systems capable of accommodating imprecise feedback data and often unpredictable reaction times. Mobility in such robots is more akin to entomological or marine systems than conventional guided vehicles.

This reference is a guide to materials and systems used in soft robotics. If features 6 chapters contributed by robotics experts that review fundamental and applied topics that are important for understanding the requirements of soft robotics design projects and the physics of the polymers involved. Chapters are organized for easy reading and include references.

The topics include:

- Aspects of materials processing and engineering for the development of soft robotic devices

- A review on biological gripping principles and their application to robotics

- Information about self-sensing electroadhesive polymer grippers with magnetically controllable surface geometry

- Theoretical and experimental investigations of magnetic hybrid materials

- Modeling and dynamic analysis of a novel rotary soft robotic arm by transfer matrix method

- Design and control of a portable continuum robot for pipe inspection assisted by a rigid manipulator

This book is a suitable reference for scholars and engineers who are seeking knowledge about materials and design principles in soft robotics with its practical applications.

This book encapsulates current information about the science behind solar energy and the solar thermal systems available to meet domestic needs. Several scholars have contributed to the chapters in the text in an effort to distill research-oriented topics for learners.

The book starts with an explainer on the fundamentals of thermodynamics heat transfer and solar energy in the first 2 chapters. The basics of some solar thermal devices along with their thermal modeling are covered in the next few chapters along with solar distillation systems. This is followed by information about the design development and applications of solar cookers along with their thermal modeling. Thermal modeling of semi-transparent PVT systems and their applications are discussed in Chapter 9. Chapter 10 covers the development in solar photovoltaic technology. Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 discusses thermal modeling of greenhouse solar dryers and presents a case study on a hybrid active greenhouse solar dryer. Chapter 13 covers the thermal analysis of photovoltaic thermal (PVT) air heaters employing thermoelectric modules (TEM). The applications of various solar systems in building sectors and the development in this field are covered in Chapter 14. Chapter 15 deals with energy and environ- economics analysis of bio-gas integrated semi-transparent photo-voltaic thermal (Bi-iSPVT) systems for Indian climates.

The book has a broad scope and is intended as a resource for students researchers and teachers in universities industries and national and commercial laboratories to help learn the fundamentals and in-depth knowledge of thermal modeling and recent developments in solar heating systems.

Stem cells with self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation potential have potential for developing medicines for a range of refractory and recurrent disease. This book mainly focuses on the landscape of the biological properties and translational research of stem cells types including hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) neural stem cells (NSCs) and mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs).

The book also introduces readers to the current updates and development prospects of stem cells in singular or combination therapies with advanced biomaterials and technological innovations towards large-scale standardization and productization.

Key Features:

- Introduces readers to stem cell biology and tissue engineering

- Covers innovations in stem cell therapy and biomaterials

- Includes a brief guide to commercialization of stem cell technology

- Includes references for advanced readers

The contents will strengthen the reader’s understanding of stem cell-based therapies. This book is a primer on stem cell and regenerative medicine for a wide readership including students healthcare professionals researchers and general readers.

When environmental conditions deviate from the optimal range stress ensues. Stress response is a set of reactions that allow the organism to adjust and survive adverse conditions. Stress can be physical such as extreme temperature radiation injury or psychological caused by perceived danger or deprivation. Every living cell has biochemical mechanisms to cope with physical stress. These mechanisms show a degree of similarity among several types of living organisms.

Stress Response and Immunity: Links and Trade Offs explores the functional and evolutionary connections between stress response and immunity. The book introduces the reader to the concept of stress and subsequently examines the connection between stress response and immunity at various evolutionary stages of living organisms - from bacteria to humans. The book also features chapters dedicated to the role of tumor suppressor genes and the immune system of the brain.

The information presented in this reference demonstrates the profound effects of physical and psychological stress on human health. Readers with basic knowledge of molecular biology will learn about the interesting facets of stress responses and the evolutionary trade offs observed in different life forms.

Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a technique applied in multidisciplinary research. Its use has tremendously grown in the last 40 years owing to improved nanofabrication biomolecules extraction and sensitive signal acquisition techniques.

This book focuses on the underlying principles of SERS by emphasizing on basic concepts and background information about the subject. Chapters explain the physics of Raman spectroscopy while also indicating its relevance to designing protocols and methodologies for biosensing and imaging. The book gives updated and recent details on colloids and nanostructures their fabrication surface engineering and immobilization methods all in context to SERS based biosensing.

Key Features:

- Covers basic knowledge and new research about surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)

- Provides a complete framework on SERS based biosensing with concise chapters

- Focuses on different active molecules critical to SERS and associated developed nanoassemblies

- Presents information about ongoing research on SERS imaging applications

- Highlights bottlenecks of SERS technique in biosensing

- Includes references for further reading

This book serves as a reference book for researchers and academicians and will also provide a reasonable understanding on the topic of SERS to newcomers irrespective of their background in a simple manner. The book is of interest to all readers within the scientific community involved with Raman spectroscopy including chemists physicists biologists material scientists as well as biomedical engineers.

Sustainable Utilization of Fungi in Agriculture and Industry covers current knowledge about of different fungal microorganisms including economically important filamentous fungi and yeasts. 22 chapters summarize recent information about scientific investigations and the application of fungi in the production of industrial enzymes organic acids (citric acid lactic acid etc.) biofuel (ethanol H2 gas) and bioactive compounds for sustainable processes in agriculture bioremediation industries and therapeutics.

Each chapter gives an updated and detailed account of knowledge on fungal microbes and their sustainable utilization in agriculture white biotechnology and other valuable industrial applications. Contributions are made by academic and professional experts in mycology and industrial biotechnology presenting a broad perspective of the field in a simple yet engaging style.

Sustainable Utilization of Fungi in Agriculture and Industry is an informative reference for general readers trainees interested in sustainability measures in agriculture and industry. It also serves as reading materials for scholars students and teachers involved in botany microbiology biotechnology and life sciences courses.