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Book Title: Data Creation and Its Analysis for Materials Informatics: Application Cases ■ Key Points of This Book - Policies of various countries and the development of databases - A system for organizing, managing, and extracting scattered data as a database - Skills required for data scientists and data engineers, and initiatives for their development - Acquisition of large amounts of data through automation of experiments and improvement of data reliability - Data collection techniques utilizing IoT technology - Key points for designing descriptions that appropriately represent features - Construction of predictive models and exploration of feature candidates - Types of algorithms, their characteristics, and selection - Predictions from limited data using sparse modeling - Inverse problem analysis using neural networks - Materials development using explainable machine learning - Development of algorithms for multi-objective optimization - Analysis of spectral data using machine learning - Design of polymer materials achieving multiple physical properties simultaneously - Construction of predictive models to overcome data scarcity and missing data - Feature extraction through microstructure image analysis of metallic materials - Exploration of optimal film formation process conditions

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Book Title: The Latest Virology Knowledge Every Drug Discovery Researcher Should Know ■ Key Points of This Book ● Latest Mechanism Research on Viruses and Drug Discovery Efforts - Mechanisms of virus replication and pathogenicity - Mechanisms of virus entry into cells - Mechanisms of drug resistance in viruses - Immune responses to viruses ● Utilization of Infection Models, Virus Synthesis Techniques, and Culture Techniques in Drug Discovery - Creation of virus infection models and drug evaluation - Verification of COVID-19 therapeutics using iPS cells - Cultivation methods and applications of viruses for drug discovery research - Structural analysis of proteins that make up viruses ● Cutting-edge Vaccine and Antiviral Drug Development and Regulatory Strategies - mRNA vaccines, neutralizing antibodies, infection-inhibiting peptides, etc. - Lessons from review reports on antiviral drugs and vaccines - Recent vaccine evaluation methods and related topics - Understanding the operational aspects of vaccine evaluation guidelines ● Preparation and Utilization of Viral Vectors in Gene Therapy - Production and application of adenoviral, lentiviral, and Sendai virus vectors - Application of oncolytic adenoviruses in immunotherapy

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Book Title: The Latest Immunology and Its Application Technologies That Drug Discovery Researchers and Academia Researchers Should Know The latest mechanisms of pathogenesis that accelerate the development of new drugs for emerging infectious diseases and immune disorders, and the global trends in research and development. ■ Key Points of This Book 1. The latest immune mechanisms and their applications that drug discovery researchers should know - What are the latest research trends and challenges in new drug development both domestically and internationally? 2. The understanding of immune mechanisms for new infectious diseases has progressed to this point! - What are the latest global trends in elucidating pathogenesis for specific diseases? 3. What are the key molecules involved in the onset/control of autoimmune diseases? - The latest research trends on target molecules that could become promising drug discovery targets! 4. Trends in the development of new modalities for vaccines - mRNA vaccines, recombinant VLP (virus-like particle) vaccines 5. How to connect seeds to drug discovery and clinical trials? - Approaches to bridging research in the fields of infectious diseases and immune disorders 6. Trends in the development of DDS (Drug Delivery Systems) for therapeutic drugs for infectious diseases and immune disorders and the development of administration routes.

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Book Title: Evaluation of R&D Themes, Progress Management, and Approaches through "Visualization" of Research and Development －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ⇒ Visually uncover the issues faced by closed and opaque R&D! A grand reveal of the mechanisms and tricks!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Understanding the vision is the most challenging! 2. What are the mechanisms that lead to a continuous flow of groundbreaking ideas! 3. What constitutes a theme evaluation that researchers can agree with! 4. Visualizing the progress of themes! 5. Why do researchers and engineers hide their failures! 6. Accurately grasping and utilizing the characteristics and strengths of personnel!

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Book Title: Development of Noise Reduction and Vibration Control Technologies and Materials for Automotive Interiors ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Vibration and Noise Control Technologies for Next-Generation Vehicles ◆ - Mechanisms of vibration and unpleasant noise generation in automobiles; sounds generated in next-generation vehicles - Balancing sound insulation and sound absorption with lightweight materials; appropriate placement of soundproofing and sound-absorbing materials in automotive interiors - Application of active noise control in automobiles - Structures of vehicles that reduce NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) - Case studies on countermeasures for "wind noise" and "road noise" - What is required from soundproofing packages? ◆ Development of Sound Insulation, Sound Absorption, Damping, and Vibration Control Materials ◆ - Mechanisms of sound propagation, sound insulation, sound absorption, damping, noise reduction, and resonance phenomena - Design of porous materials and their sound absorption characteristics - Balancing lightweight, durability, and moldability - Case studies on materials developed to reduce vehicle-specific noise and vibration ◆ Evaluation of Sound Quality in Automotive Interiors, Methods for Assessing Acoustic Comfort, and Sound Design ◆ - Acoustic analysis techniques for automotive interiors - Psychoacoustic evaluation for acoustic design considering human sensitivity - Evaluation of timbre and sound quality for sound design

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★ Points for interpreting the relationship between structure, physical properties, and spectra! A new analytical method using machine learning! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key Points of this Book ● Sample pretreatment and measurement condition setting ・Removal of impurities and insolubles, extraction and concentration of target substances from mixtures, uniformity of sample concentration ・Peak position shifts due to derivatization, high-sensitivity analysis of trace components ・Adjustment of NMR resolution, optimization of tuning ・Adjustment of flip angle, wait time, decoupling conditions, and CP conditions in solid-state NMR ・Improvement of S/N ratio through function processing ● Application Examples ・Molecular structure evaluation of polymer materials ・Network structure analysis of rubber materials ・Structural analysis of polymer alloys ・Structural analysis of trace graft monomers ・Analysis of intermolecular interactions in composite materials ・Evaluation of crosslink density in resins and rubber materials ・Analysis of molecular mobility in polymers ・Analysis of reaction processes in polymer materials ・Quantification of degradation in polymer materials ・Reaction analysis of fillers/silanes coupling agents ・Visualization of particle dispersion state in concentrated slurries ・Analysis of interactions between binders and pigments in paints ・Observation of the curing process of adhesives ・Analysis of the three-dimensional structure and motion characteristics of proteins

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☆Reading the future from a unique perspective and discovering the next hit! Delving into that insight and thinking techniques! ——— ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ AI, quantum computers, 6G, CASE/MaaS, SDGs, etc. "The treasure trove" lies here! How to find untapped veins! ◎ Big data, marketing, patent information, scenario planning, etc. How to read the unreadable future! Choosing and utilizing future forecasting methods! 1. Information gathering and perspective setting aimed at future forecasting! 2. How to create growth scenarios by analyzing the current situation and future! 3. How to derive future strategies and develop them into a roadmap! 4. Points for assessing the feasibility of continuation as a theme for a 10-year plan! 5. Progress management and course correction methods for promising future themes! 6. How to allocate personnel to advance research and development based on future forecasts! 7. Methods to clearly convey the vision of future society to management! 8. The role of leaders in supporting developers who challenge future creation!

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Book Title: Synthesis, Preparation, and Latest Application Technologies of Metal Nanoparticles and Microparticles －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ A comprehensive guide to achieving "particle characteristics" tailored to your objectives and know-how for "application products and material development"! ■ Key Points of This Book 【Synthesis Technology】 Explanation of various synthesis methods for metal nanoparticles, including liquid phase and gas phase, along with size and shape control techniques. 【Wiring Materials】 Design and required characteristics of silver nanoparticle ink for inkjet printing. Development of copper-based wiring ink that can be made conductive through "oxidation resistance" and "low-temperature heating." 【Adhesive and Joining Materials】 Development examples of low-temperature, pressure-free silver sintering die bond materials. Characteristics of copper nanoparticles as bonding materials and development of bonding sheets. 【Optical Materials】 Development examples of photoelectric conversion devices, polarizing sheets, and multicolor electrochromic devices utilizing plasmon resonance. 【Sensors】 Development examples of biosensing and high-sensitivity biomolecule detection utilizing the properties of metal nanoparticles. 【Catalysts】 Catalyst design using various metal nanoparticles, along with methods to improve functionality and reaction efficiency. 【Antibacterial Materials】 Evaluation of antibacterial and antiviral performance of silver nanoparticle-supported fibers and resins. Antibacterial effects of flat silver nanoparticles used in photosemiconductors.

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Book Title: Product Development and Its Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Aligned with Human Sensibility －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Biometric Information Measurement Techniques for Application to Sensory Evaluation - Sensory evaluation from vital signs - Non-invasive sensory measurement and evaluation - Estimating attention and emotions in daily life with low burden ★ Designing Questionnaires for Sensory Evaluation - Generating candidate evaluation words necessary for questionnaires - Factors influencing questionnaire responses - Online surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic - Evaluation and measurement of UX ★ Practical Usability Evaluation - Evaluation methods that convey necessity to the design department - Evaluation in a super-aged society ★ Preference Prediction Examples Using AI - Visualization of advertising creatives - Emotion analysis through voice, facial expressions, and context - Predictions from sizzle words and keywords ★ Measurement and Product Development Examples - Driving performance and ride comfort in automobiles - User experience of driving assistance systems - Visibility of displays - Spaces that provide healing and stimulate the five senses - Usability of home appliances and keyboards - User experience of cosmetics and fragrances - Comfort of clothing and sportswear - Packaging design of food products

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Book Title: Mixing Technology and Scale-Up, Utilization of Simulation ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Design of Optimal Mixing Equipment According to Purpose - What is the mixing purpose, liquid volume, size of the mixing tank, and properties of the liquid? - Design the mixing impeller based on viscosity, including blade shape, diameter, and number of blades! - Effects and drawbacks of baffles - Does the strength of the mixing shaft meet the required conditions? ★ Occurrence of Various Troubles in the Mixing Process and Their Countermeasures - What to do if abnormal heating occurs in the mixing equipment? - Scaling on the inner surface of the tank and its countermeasures - Defoaming techniques for air bubbles that mix in during stirring! - Control of dispersion and contamination management ★ Utilization of Various Simulations - Determine the shape and operating conditions of the mixing equipment from flow rate, temperature, and reaction distribution! - Evaluate stagnation, temperature variation, and reaction variation within the mixing equipment! - Evaluation and analysis of torque acting on the mixing blades - How to predict the required power for mixing? - How to observe gas in complex flow paths and equipment?

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★ Points to derive desired information from measurement results involving multiple complex factors! ★ Exploration of optimal structure and formulation, prediction of long-term reliability, setting conditions for molding processes, identification of defect causes, and quantification of sensory properties! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Points of this book What can be achieved with viscoelastic measurements! - Evaluation of molecular motion and mechanical properties of polymer materials - Understanding the composite effects of nanofillers in polymers - Analysis of compatibility and composition ratios in polymer alloys/blends - Assessment of the degree of degradation of polymer materials and prediction of long-term lifespan - Analysis of orientation state and crystalline structure of plastic molded products - Analysis of crosslinking structure state in polymers and gels - Evaluation of dispersion and stability of particles in solution - Analysis of crosslinking reactions and curing processes in paints and adhesives - Evaluation of moisture and hydration feel in cosmetics - Evaluation of texture and longevity of foams - Evaluation of texture and ease of swallowing in food products

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Book Title: Design, Conductivity Control, and Latest Applications of Conductive Materials －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Conductive fillers and conductive polymers ★ Technologies to improve conductivity ★ Supporting semiconductor supply chains and 5G, 6G devices ★ Exploring new applications for next-generation conductive materials －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: December 31, 2021 ● Authors: 82 ● Format: A4 size, 984 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-867-8 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86798-043-9 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Introduction of SDGs into Management and Business Strategies and Exploration of Research and Development Themes －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. How to incorporate SDGs into your company's management! 2. How to connect your company's core technologies with SDGs! 3. How to collaborate with universities and public research institutions on SDG-related initiatives! 4. What specific research and development should be pursued! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: January 31, 2022 ● Format: A4 size, 681 pages ● Authors: 62 individuals ● ISBN: 978-4-86104-868-5 －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Development of High-Power Motors and Related Materials for Next-Generation EV/HEV ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Technology Development for Automotive Motors and Onboard Applications ◆ - Current control and torque control of SR motors, and efficiency enhancement - Optimization of magnetic balance in PM motors and improvement of variable speed characteristics - Reduction of copper and iron losses in induction motors, high torque density, and superconductivity - Reduction and countermeasures for motor noise, and utilization of noise filter technologies - Winding, stacking, compression, and molding techniques for motor coils - Structural and electromagnetic measures for low vibration and low noise in motors ◆ Improvement of Magnetic Properties of Magnetic Materials for Automotive Motors ◆ - Enhancement of magnetic flux density in electrical steel sheets, high strength, high fatigue strength, and reduction of iron losses - Reduction of iron losses in powder magnetic cores, optimization of particle size and shape of raw iron powder - Improvement of magnetic flux density and soft magnetic properties of amorphous and nano soft magnetic materials ◆ Development of Magnetic Materials to Reduce Environmental Impact ◆ - Enhancement of high coercivity in heavy rare earth-free magnets, and expansion for automotive applications - De-rare earth development for post-neodymium magnets and improvement of holding power - Technologies for enhancing the magnetic properties of iron and manganese - Rare earth recycling technologies for magnets used in electric vehicle motors

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☆ The changes in "best-selling products" and "diversity of needs" brought about by COVID-19 hide business opportunities where there are changes! ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Capture latent needs that customers and consumers are not aware of! ~ Using AI, machine learning, text mining, biometric information, patent information, literature information, etc. ~ 1. What changes in living environments, preferences, and consumption behaviors have been brought about by COVID-19! 2. What needs are consumers unaware of, and what needs have they given up on! 3. Here is the next target! An explanation of trends in attention-grabbing markets! 4. Methods for discovering latent needs using AI and text mining! 5. How to identify future needs through hypotheses derived from vast literature and patent information! 6. Surprisingly, there are ways to find customer needs buried within the company! 7. How to capture customer needs online! 8. Key points for practicing technology marketing in a telework environment! 9. How to extract customer and consumer needs from biometric information! 10. How to translate identified latent and future needs into research and development themes!

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★ "Abundant" spectra and mapping data serve as references for analysis! ------------------------------ ■ Key Points of This Book ● What information can be obtained from Raman spectra? ● Data preprocessing and analysis methods for effectively interpreting spectra ● How to obtain good Raman spectra through sample preparation and measurement techniques? ● Numerous case studies on the analysis of polymers, electronic devices, batteries, inorganic materials, pharmaceuticals, food, and cells! ------------------------------ ● Publication Date: February 28, 2022 ● Format: A4 size, 405 pages ● Authors: 63 individuals ● ISBN: 978-4-86104-872-2 ------------------------------

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Book Title: "Design, Fabrication, and Application of Metamaterials for New Materials and Device Development" ---------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book 【Antennas】 - Development of a small antenna for factory IoT sensors that can be installed on metal surfaces - Compact UWB MIMO antenna enabling implementation on various objects 【Electromagnetic Wave Absorbing and Shielding Materials】 - Broadband and wide-angle characteristics of metamaterial wave absorbers - Left-handed composite materials with negative properties achieved through particle dispersion 【Optical and Thermal Control Devices】 - Optical phase modulation devices using mechanically tunable metasurfaces - Development of optical metamaterials through self-organization using organic materials - Transparent reflective heat-insulating film utilizing surface plasmon resonance of ITO nanoparticles 【Terahertz】 - MEMS-driven metamaterials for 6G communication - Development of terahertz optical devices using metasurfaces 【Acoustic Metamaterials】 - Achieving both sound insulation and lightweight properties - Design methods for acoustic metamaterials for controlling reflected sound 【Sensors】 - Metasurface fluorescent biosensors for highly sensitive detection of diverse biomarkers - Enhancement of non-cooled infrared sensors using metamaterials

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Book Title: How to Introduce and Utilize IoT and AI in Factories and Manufacturing Processes －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎Act immediately! No waste! Never stop! A comprehensive guide to realizing a smart factory!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: June 30, 2020 ●Authors: 52 ●Format: A4 size, 596 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-791-6 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-892-0 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will print and bind it simply. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Biodegradation, Development and Application of Biomass Plastics －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Achieving 'Strength, Heat Resistance', 'Workability', and 'Cost' that can compete with conventional materials! Balancing the conflicting 'Weather Resistance / Degradability'! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: March 31, 2020 ● Authors: 60 ● Format: A4 size, 560 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-782-4 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-889-0 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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★There were many requests at the seminar we held! "I don't understand the friction and wear mechanisms of polymers." "The measurement results are inconsistent." "I want to achieve both low friction and low wear." This book is a collection of hints for solving these problems! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: January 30, 2020 ●Authors: 58 people ●Format: A4 size, 550 pages Hardcover edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-777-0 ↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-demand edition available for sale Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-891-3 After receiving your order, we will print and bind it simply. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: "Streamlining R&D and Shortening Experiments through the Introduction of DX in the Research and Development Department" －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ How to Implement and Operate Data-Driven R&D to Achieve Overwhelming Development Speed and Cost Reduction! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. How to break free from personalized and formalized data management! 2. How to promote and raise awareness of DX within the company, and what are the key points of innovation! 3. How to find and cultivate DX talent within the organization! 4. How to achieve efficiency in research and development through automation, intelligence, and remote execution of experiments! 5. How to leverage artificial intelligence for the time-consuming tasks of technical literature and patent research! 6. To what extent can AI be used for exploring research and development themes and marketing?

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Book Title: "Improving Productivity and Enhancing Maintenance through DX of Plants" ★ Towards the realization of "safe," "high-efficiency," and "non-stop" plants utilizing IoT, AI, and digital twins! ■ Key Points of this Book - Establishment of wireless sensor networks and remote monitoring of conditions - Real-time collection of operational data using local 5G - Anomaly detection, lifespan prediction, and productivity improvement through data analysis using AI - Prediction of internal plant conditions via digital twins - Security measures and vulnerability assessment for plant control systems - Autonomous control anomaly detection, lifespan prediction, and productivity improvement of plants using AI - Efficiency improvement in equipment management utilizing 3D models - Continuous monitoring of dynamic equipment and anomaly detection using machine learning - Detection of corrosion, damage, and deposits in tanks and piping - Efficiency improvement in plant equipment inspections using drones and robots - Skill transfer and safety education for experienced workers using VR/AR - Knowledge transfer and operational efficiency improvement through the database of operation logs - Development of AI and security personnel to support plants

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Book Title: HPLC and GC Analysis Techniques in the Pharmaceutical/Cosmetic/Food Fields －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ How to distinguish distorted peaks? What to do when ghost peaks appear? Packed with tips on chart interpretation from experienced professionals and condition settings backed by experience! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: June 30, 2020 ●Authors: 62 ●Format: A4 size, 521 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-797-8 　　↓↓　The hardcover edition is out of print　↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-894-4 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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★ Optimization of coupling treatment, graft treatment, maleic anhydride, compatibilizers, etc.! 1. Types of fillers and fibers Silica / Alumina / Boron Nitride / CNT / Antimony / Carbon Fiber / Glass Fiber / CNF, etc. 2. Improvement of adhesion - Polymer grafting - Fluorene - Maleic Anhydride - Coupling agents - Sizing agents, etc. 3. Production of polymer alloys - How to choose and use compatibilizers - Control of phase separation structure - Future developments towards waste plastics 4. Understanding the state and behavior of interfaces - What factors are acting at the resin/filler interface? - How to analyze the mobility and morphology of polymer chains?

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Book Title: Development of Resin Composites for Automotive Multi-Materials How can we reduce environmental impact? Detailed explanations of development cases considering recyclability, environmental impact balance, and LCA! ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Trends in Automotive Multi-Materials and Weight Reduction ◆ - Strength and durability of materials required for automotive bodies and parts - Technologies to suppress strength variation during resin/metal bonding - Selection and development of materials considering LCA ◆ Improvement of Mechanical Properties and Impact Resistance of Automotive Resin Materials ◆ - Technologies for enhancing the mechanical properties of polymer materials, increasing rigidity and toughness - Improvement of heat resistance and mechanical properties of engineering plastics - Foaming technology for resin materials and enhancement of impact absorption - Resinification of transparent materials used for automotive windows and camera lenses ◆ Strength Reliability Improvement of Fiber Composites and Application Cases in Automobiles ◆ - Mechanisms of fatigue failure in fiber composites and technologies for enhancing durability - Required properties of matrix resins - Key points for improving interfacial adhesion of fiber composites, use of compatibilizers and sizing agents - Long-term reliability evaluation of fiber composites under fatigue conditions

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Book Title: How to Promote Joint Research and Development, Key Points of Contracts ★ Universities, public research institutions, between companies, ventures, different industries, foreign countries, IoT, AI, regenerative medicine… Unique issues and unexpected pitfalls! Important points and practical advice for contracts and negotiations that cannot be overlooked! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: July 31, 2020 ● Authors: 53 ● Format: A4 size, 544 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-799-2 ↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-897-5 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Development and Control Technology of Electronic Devices and Components for Autonomous Vehicles -------------------------------- ★ Trends in Sensor Development, Sensing Technology and Vehicle Control Technology in Surrounding Conditions -------------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ In-vehicle Networks and Communication Technology ◆ ◆ Examples of In-vehicle Sensor Development ◆ ◆ Examples of In-vehicle Semiconductor and Component Development ◆ ◆ Development Examples for Autonomous Driving ◆

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★ "Thermal insulation" and "solidification" to prevent battery combustion, electrode materials that can withstand 4.5 to 5V, and materials that can reduce the interfacial electrical resistance between electrodes and electrolytes. ★ Materials used in new batteries such as soft batteries, batteries utilizing new power generation methods like temperature differences, and those operating with divalent ions... －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Towards high capacity and long lifespan ◆ Application of new materials to storage batteries ◆ Materials for next-generation and next-next-generation storage batteries ◆ New development, manufacturing methods, and battery recycling －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: June 30, 2022 ● Format: A4 size, 738 pages ● Authors: 75 ● ISBN: 978-4-86104-885-2 －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: How to Develop and Advance Research and Development and Intellectual Property Strategies to Win as a Latecomer ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Exclusive! Winning Patterns for Latecomer Entry Strategies!! Revealing secret tactics for market conquest known only to successful companies!! - What strategies can defeat first-mover companies? - What are the strengths, advantages, and benefits unique to latecomers? - Understand the mechanisms of the market you are competing in and identify winning paths! - What points and goal settings should latecomer companies consider when entering new markets? - Identify precise targets and develop marketing strategies that respond to changes in their needs. - Cleverly exploit the weaknesses of first-mover companies to expand your business! - Leverage core technologies cultivated in existing businesses to expand into other markets and dominate! - What is the optimal timing for entry that can reverse the advantage of first-movers, and how to determine it? - How to exploit the weaknesses of first-mover companies and navigate their patent networks? - Promote the application of your patents that cannot be ignored by leading competitors based on patent research results. - What are the methods to protect your technical strengths as patents or know-how? - How to capture consumer needs by leveraging the advantages of being a latecomer? - What are effective methods for persuading and explaining to opposing forces? - How to help management envision the success of new entry businesses as a latecomer?

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Book Title: Analysis, Evaluation, and Assessment Techniques for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Case Studies －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ How does degradation occur inside the battery, and how do the structures and conditions of each component change? Clarifying these mechanisms and factors will lead to the development of high-performance batteries and components! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. "Positive Electrode": Analysis cases of charge/discharge behavior and degradation mechanisms of various positive electrode materials such as ternary systems, lithium excess systems, and sulfur systems. 2. "Negative Electrode": Factors and mechanisms of degradation in silicon-based negative electrodes, observation of SEI films, and behavior analysis of graphite-based negative electrodes. 3. "Internal State and Behavior": Internal behavior during charge/discharge, non-destructive analysis of the interior, lifespan prediction, and thermal runaway mechanisms. 4. "Degradation Diagnosis": Estimation techniques for battery condition, non-destructive imaging of the interior, and degradation diagnosis of EV batteries. 5. "All-Solid-State Batteries": Structural analysis aimed at low-resistance interfaces, evaluation of heat generation behavior, and clarification of contributing factors. 6. "Post-Lithium": Latest analysis cases of lithium-air batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and magnesium batteries.

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■ Points of this book 1. How to find optimal conditions for correctly separating target substances - Improvement of yield and efficiency, quality and high purity of the purified product - How to read and utilize important physical property values when considering conditions - Basic calculation procedures in theoretical calculations 2. Proper approach and know-how for scale-up experiments - What data should be obtained in the lab? How to consider actual production equipment in pilot studies? - Presentation of material balance and energy balance predictions for each process! Understand the necessary data and how to utilize it 3. Utilization of modeling and simulation - Presentation of correlation and estimation examples of physical property values for each process! - Application to the design of continuous production processes - Comprehensive condition examination and optimization using informatics and AI 4. Trouble cases and countermeasures in each process - Crystallization - Control of nucleation and growth rate, contamination of impurities in crystals - Filtration - Causes and countermeasures for fouling, membrane degradation, and contamination - Classification - Particle aggregation, adhesion, wear, and classification accuracy - Concentration - Prevention of membrane fouling, cost issues - Drying - Variability in drying degree, adhesion of powder particles, caking of dried products

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Book Title: How to Choose and Proceed with Foreign Patent Application Countries Based on Cost-Effectiveness －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ☆ A rapidly changing global situation! Evaluate intellectual property value linked to your business and strengthen international competitiveness!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Learn from case studies the secrets to successful foreign patent strategies ★ Formulating intellectual property strategies in response to globalization!! ★ How to maintain or abandon foreign patent rights!! ★ Criteria for choosing foreign patent applications / trade secret protection!! ★ Learn from case studies about patent litigation and intellectual property issues in various countries and how to address them!

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★ Structure exploration of highly resistant catalysts using "machine learning," estimation of promising additive elements, and prediction of catalytic activity! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key points of this book ● Elucidation of degradation mechanisms - Sintering - Coking - Poisoning by hydrocarbons, ammonia, and sulfur - Relationship between degradation and chlorine content - Adsorption of inorganic impurities - Degradation of catalytic activity due to Fe deposition ● Countermeasures for catalyst degradation and enhancement of activity - Countermeasures for degradation using pretreatment agents - Durability enhancement of catalysts through alloying - Nanoparticle formation and dispersion techniques for catalysts - Addition of a third component (promoter) - Composite formation of active metals - Degradation countermeasures approached from the support ● Evaluation of catalyst degradation and lifespan assessment - Evaluation of sintering - Evaluation of carbon deposition - Evaluation of support structure destruction (spalling) - Evaluation of sulfur resistance - Visual assessment of catalyst degradation state ● Reduction of precious metals in catalysts and precious metal-free technology - Design guidelines for precious metal-free VOCs decomposition catalysts - Cathode catalysts for solid polymer fuel cells without precious metals - Design and durability of exhaust gas catalysts that do not use precious metals at all

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◎ How to incorporate analysis results into processes and designs? ◎ To obtain highly accurate analysis results! ◎ Detailed explanations from "how to choose software" to "how to create models" and "setting conditions"! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ● High efficiency in process design! ・ Design of mixing blades, screws, and dies ・ Setting optimal operating conditions ・ Case studies for scale-up applications ● For quality improvement and trouble resolution in processes! ・ Measures against unevenness and poor heat transfer during mixing ・ Measures against coating defects, die lines, and foreign substances ・ Analysis of stress, warping, and deformation ★ Visualization of flow through simulation "Mixing and blending," "kneading," "film stretching," "extrusion molding," "injection molding," "thermal and curing reactions," "particle dispersion," "coating and drying."

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Book Title: Development Trends of In-Vehicle HMI and Its Application to Autonomous Driving and ADAS －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ "HMI Required for Autonomous Driving" - Current Status and Challenges of Element Technology Development Towards Its Realization ◎ The Latest Trends in "Human-Centered HMI Design" to Facilitate Smooth Communication and Information Transfer Between People and Vehicles! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Table of Contents Chapter 1 Human Factors in Autonomous Driving and Their Challenges Chapter 2 Design and Evaluation of In-Vehicle HMI Chapter 3 Detection, Estimation Methods, and Monitoring Technologies for Driver State Chapter 4 Methods for Maintaining Driver Alertness and Estimation and Evaluation of Alertness Levels Chapter 5 Delegation of Driving Authority Towards Level 3 and Beyond in Autonomous Driving and Its Challenges Chapter 6 Development of Driving Assistance Systems Considering Driver Characteristics and Intentions Chapter 7 Evaluation of Driver Characteristics and Application to HMI Chapter 8 Evaluation and Modeling of Driver Driving Behavior and Intentions Chapter 9 Research and Development Trends for Improving Comfort in Autonomous Vehicles Chapter 10 Display Technology and Visibility Improvement of Head-Up Displays, Safety Evaluation Chapter 11 Cybersecurity and Countermeasures for Autonomous Driving and Connected Cars

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Book Title: Adjustment of Nanoparticle Coating Liquids and Coating Technology －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Optical thin films, improved thermal properties, conductivity control, hard coatings, hydrophilic/hydrophobic control, photocatalysts ★ Detailed explanation of the method to disperse nanoparticles with significantly high adhesion and aggregation into a coating liquid －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Important Points to Consider in Nanoparticle Dispersion - Utilization of SP values for wetting, dispersion, and stabilization of fine particles - Surface modification of nanoparticles using silane coupling agents - Measurement of particle size and zeta potential as particle evaluation in solvents ★ Key Points in Coating Process Design and Quality Defect Countermeasures - Coating film drying using high-frequency dielectric and microwave - Improvement of leveling, flow properties, and smoothness of the film after application - Pump selection in precision thin film coating - Measures against dust and foreign matter in the coating process, "visualization" ★ Examples of Coating Film Design - Shielding and light-absorbing coatings - Electrochromic films - Transparent films with UV and infrared shielding functions - Flexible transparent conductive films - Inorganic-organic hybrid hard coat materials - Superhydrophobic and anti-fouling coating materials - Photocatalytic paints

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★ "5G Circuit Boards," "Flexible Organic EL," "Materials for LiB," "Onboard Drive Motors" Explaining the points of high functionality, performance improvement, and product application for new usage development! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Document 【5G Related Components】 - Low dielectric loss polyimide for 5G and millimeter wave applications - Development of low dielectric polyimide adhesives for FPC - Direct metallization on polyimide films 【Flexible Displays】 - Development status and technological direction towards low CTE transparent polyimide - Transparent polyimide for foldable smartphones - Flexible LCD using polyimide film substrates 【Insulation Materials for EV/HEV】 - Polyimide coatings for onboard drive motors that balance high insulation and high heat resistance - Required characteristics and adhesion improvement for motor winding insulation coatings 【Lithium-Ion Batteries】 - Development status of polyimide binders for high-capacity silicon-based anodes - Development and challenges of polyimide separators for lithium metal batteries 【Aerospace and Space Fields】 - Development trends of heat-resistant CFRP using polyimide as the base material - Application of thermoplastic polyimide to prepregs

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Book Title: How to Break Down the Walls Between the Research and Development Department and Other Departments, and Build a Cooperative System －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Here is the prescription for vertical organizations and bureaucratic structures! How did we bridge the "too great a distance" between the research and development department and other departments to achieve rapid commercialization! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. How to resolve territorial awareness and power struggles! Creating systems for mutual exchange and understanding! 2. "It's not my responsibility" and "I'm not to blame" Blaming others will not fill the gaps between departments! How we bridged the gaps with other departments and built cooperative relationships! 3. The inward-looking mindset and self-preservation prevalent in organizations create conflicts between departments! How we reformed a "heavy," "slow," and "rigid" organization! 4. Methods for resolving interdepartmental friction! What are the communication techniques that prevent a breakdown even when opinions clash? 5. What strategies can fill the gaps between departments that just can't seem to understand each other? 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Book Title: Early Diagnosis Techniques for Dementia and Development of Progression Inhibitors/Preventive Drugs and Functional Foods －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ What is the approach to conducting clinical trials that ensures success in linking developed active ingredients to products? ◎ Requirements demanded by the functional labeling system for development and tips for maximizing its use! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Table of Contents Chapter 1: Diagnostic Techniques for Early Detection of Dementia and Their High Precision Chapter 2: Latest Research Trends in Biomarkers for Dementia Chapter 3: Practical Approaches to Preventing Clinical Trial Cessation and Evaluating Efficacy Chapter 4: Non-Clinical Trials and Model Animal Creation for Dementia to Avoid Failures in Human Clinical Trials Chapter 5: Domestic and International Market Trends and Measures Surrounding the Dementia Issue in 2025 Chapter 6: Research on Targets Expected to Inhibit Progression and Prevent Dementia, and Mechanisms of Onset Chapter 7: Current Status of Diagnosis and Treatment in Clinical Settings and Clinical Needs Chapter 8: DDS Technology Enabling Passage Through the Blood-Brain Barrier and Its Evaluation Chapter 9: Development of Functional Foods and Health Foods (Supplements) Expected to Inhibit Progression and Prevent Dementia

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Book Title: Development and Application Cases of Sensor Fusion Technology ★ A comprehensive explanation of specific strategies for "sensing and image processing resilient to image degradation and environmental changes" and "object and pedestrian recognition utilizing deep learning" by a wealth of authors! ■ Table of Contents Chapter 1: Development of Camera and Image Processing Technologies Leading to Improved Visibility and Detection Accuracy Chapter 2: Sensing Technologies Using Cameras Chapter 3: Sensing Technologies Using Radar Chapter 4: Development and Application of Inertial Sensors Chapter 5: Development and Application Cases of Tactile Sensors for Realizing Collaborative Robots Chapter 6: Development and Application of Semiconductor Devices Supporting Sensing and Machine Learning Chapter 7: Development of Sensor Fusion Technology Chapter 8: AI and Deep Learning Technologies for Autonomous Driving, External Sensing, and Control Chapter 9: Application Cases of Sensor Fusion in Automobiles Chapter 10: Application Cases of Sensor Fusion in Robots

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Book Title: Development Trends of High-Frequency Compatible Materials and Their Applications in 5G and Millimeter-Wave Radar －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★Latest development trends of millimeter-wave and high-frequency compatible materials for the upcoming era of "autonomous driving" and "5G" ★From low dielectric constant resins, smooth copper/resin bonding technology, to wave-absorbing sheets for the 79GHz band －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■Key Points of This Book ●Development trends and material technologies for high-frequency compatible substrates ・Resin materials required for high-speed, high-frequency FPC and reduction of transmission loss ・Development of printed wiring boards for high frequencies using low dielectric loss materials ●Miniaturization and high gain of antennas for the millimeter-wave band ・Antenna design technology for long-distance and high-resolution applications ・Design and development examples of millimeter-wave combline antennas using liquid crystal polymers ●Development of electromagnetic wave absorbing and transmitting materials for millimeter-wave radar ・Design methods and performance evaluation of wave absorbers for millimeter-wave radar ・Development of sheet-type wave absorbers for millimeter-waves to prevent malfunctions in autonomous driving ●Design of millimeter-wave circuits and development of constituent components ・Low-loss, compact, low-cost narrowband millimeter-wave bandpass filters ・Improved usability (lighter, more flexible) of millimeter-wave flexible waveguides

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Book Title: Treatment Methods and Drug Development for Side Effects and Complications Arising from Cancer Treatment In an era where not only life prognosis but also quality of life (QOL) is emphasized, what are the correct coping methods and drug usage in clinical practice, and what kind of drugs will be required in the future? ■ Key Points of This Book 1. What are the side effects and complications that occur with chemotherapy/radiation therapy, and how can they be managed? 2. What is the mechanism of cancer pain, and how is it addressed in actual clinical practice? 3. How are ambiguously defined and specific symptoms such as cancer cachexia recognized and managed in clinical settings? 4. What impact do side effects and complications have on the continuation or cessation of cancer treatment? 5. What is the research and development of formulations targeting the treatment and alleviation of side effects? 6. What nutritional supplements are sought by cancer patients?

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★ Development points for medical device programs involving "behavioral change"! Technology development and utilization methods aimed at "quantifying symptoms"! ■ Key points of this book ● Development process and considerations for medical apps and medical device programs - Development process for general healthcare app - Planning, design, development, and operation of behavioral change apps ● Success factors for digital health businesses and directions for business expansion - Concept and success factors of SaMD business - New business in digital health as a measure against pre-disease - Key points of intellectual property and patent strategies in digital health ● Regulations and guidelines related to digital health - Digital health regulations and product examples in Japan, the US, and Europe - Personal information protection and cybersecurity - Current status of online medical consultations and online medication guidance ● Market trends for digital therapeutics (DTx) and trends in drug regulation and review! - Overseas market trends for DTx and points for commercialization - Development process and considerations for DTx - Current status of insurance reimbursement and medical economic evaluation for DTx

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★ Business opportunities arising from the construction of large-scale supply chains and the utilization of hydrogen! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key points of this book - Policies of various countries and trends in corporate research and development aimed at realizing a hydrogen society - High efficiency and large-scale development of alkaline, PEM, and solid oxide water electrolysis - High efficiency in hydrogen production through artificial photosynthesis and the development of catalysts that operate under room temperature and atmospheric conditions - Types and characteristics of hydrogen carriers and storage materials, along with recent development trends - Construction of international hydrogen supply chains and transportation systems to cities and residential areas - Enhancement of strength in hydrogen storage tanks, piping, and sealing materials, improvement of hydrogen embrittlement resistance, and evaluation methods - Selective detection technologies for trace hydrogen leakage and examples of hydrogen detectors for vehicles - Hydrogen purification and supply technologies for fuel cell vehicles, along with impurity monitoring - Market for Power to Gas and technological development towards realization and cost reduction - Synthesis of methane, methanol, and lower olefins using CO2 and hydrogen as raw materials - Procurement, transportation, and storage costs of hydrogen and ammonia fuels, and challenges in their introduction - Reduction of CO2 emissions from office buildings using hydrogen energy utilization systems

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Book Title: "Open Innovation Initiatives in the Development of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Regenerative Medicine" Case Study Collection －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ Aim to create innovation in a short period and pursue further profits －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Points for Building an Open Organizational Structure ◆ ◆ Smooth Licensing Agreements and Patent Strategies ◆ ◆ Initiating Innovation with Venture Companies ◆ ◆ Industry-Academia Collaboration and Project Management to Promote Early Development ◆

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