“Dr. Fujimoto’s book has the stated aim of reinterpreting the Meiji Restoration, not merely as a political or military upheaval but as a three-stage transformation of both spirit and state. To state my conclusion: it does so splendidly.The author places the very beginning of institutional reform in Japan not with contemporary philosophers, but with the practical policies of Nagai Uta. This thinker systematızed thought into a comprehensive strategy and submitted it to the shogunate.
Although his proposal was ultimately rejected, Nagai, as an outsider, faced structural restrictions that prevented direct participation in politics. Nevertheless, in this author’s view, his vision effectively prepared a foundation that could later exert indirect influence upon the political center of Japan. The author isolates the four areas that Uta foresaw in Policy design, Institutional readiness, External communication, and Logistical capacity. These four concepts provided what the author calls the “latent infrastructure” of transformation. Though lacking formal authority, Nagai’s design endured and was the first step in the historical transformation…The main detailed argument dealing with origins and development of political ideas in Japan is a significant and original view of political development in Japan. In addition, the basic perspective outlined by the author is a significant and fundamental contribution to this field of study, applicable to any nation where political evolution is underway.” READ FULL REVIEW >>> – Richard L. Lewis, PhD

“This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to data science and analytics, making complex concepts accessible to beginners while maintaining academic rigor. Its practical approach and use of real-world examples make it highly valuable for both students and professionals. A well-structured and insightful resource that bridges the gap between theory and practice. The inclusion of tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI enhances its applicability in real-world scenarios.” – Dr. Srinath Doss, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botho University, Botswana

“An excellent guide for learners and practitioners alike, this book successfully covers fundamental concepts, statistical techniques, and ethical considerations essential for modern data-driven decision-making.” – Dr. Ushaa Eswaran, Principal and Professor, Department of ECE, Mahalakshmi Tech Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

“The authors have done a commendable job in presenting data science concepts in a simple yet effective manner. This book is a useful addition to academic curricula and professional learning resources.” – Dr. C. Kishor Kumar Reddy, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Hyderabad, India

“With its strong focus on applications across industries and emphasis on ethical data usage, this book is timely and relevant in today’s data-centric world.” – Vivek Eswaran, Principal Software Engineer, Oracle, Austin, Texas, USA

“Probiotics and Health: Scientific Insights and Technological Frontiers provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of one of the fastest-growing fields in nutrition and microbiome research. By integrating fundamental biology with emerging technologies and clinical applications, this volume offers readers an evidence-based perspective on the mechanisms, health benefits, production technologies, and future directions of probiotics. It is an invaluable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and graduate students seeking a deeper understanding of the science and translational potential of probiotics.” – Dr. Gaspar Perez Martinez, Professor, Spanish National Research Council, Valencia, Spain

“Nursing Interventions: Evidence-Based Strategies for Patient Care and Well-Being is a work that stands as a landmark resource for our profession. This book masterfully bridges the critical gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice at a time when healthcare systems are becoming increasingly complex. Across 19 comprehensive chapters ranging from the delicate care of premature infants to the management of dementia and the integration of AI-assisted decision-making, the text provides a rigorous, multidimensional framework. By positioning the nurse at the forefront of modern healthcare excellence, this volume is not only an essential addition to medical literature but a must-read for any practitioner dedicated to making a scientifically-grounded impact on patient lives.” – Dr. Sevinç Polat, Professor, Health Science Faculty, Yozgat Bozok University, Türkiye

“This volume seeks to decipher the uneven terrains of debates on democracy in West Asia from diverse but interrelated vantage points. It brings forth the contours of democratic transformation through state-society negotiations and contestations involving the military, people’ movements, gender-based mobilization, and religious assertions. It challenges the dominant idea of ‘lack’ of democracy in the region by asserting a myriad of ways in which democratic aspirations are expressed by people in micro and macro contexts of society and polity.” – Professor A.K. Ramakrishnan, Former Chairperson, Centre for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

“Challenging the myth that authoritarianism is inherent to West Asia, this edited volume explores the region’s enduring democratic traditions and struggles for justice. Moving beyond Orientalist frameworks, the book examines how democracy is locally envisioned, debated and practiced. Through diverse case studies covering state power, civil society, Islamic traditions, and feminist movements, this collection of intellectual engagements presents how democratization in West Asia has become a dynamic, plural, and profoundly contextual project.” – Professor Sebastian N., Centre for West Asian Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

“A practical and evidence-based guide for clinicians, sports physicians, coaches, and healthcare professionals involved in protecting athlete cardiovascular health. This comprehensive volume examines the critical role of cardiovascular screening in athletes, with a particular focus on identifying hidden cardiac conditions that may predispose individuals to sudden cardiac death during exercise. Combining current scientific evidence with clinical insight, the book provides a structured approach to understanding cardiovascular adaptation, risk stratification, diagnostic evaluation, and prevention strategies in both competitive and recreational athletes. Beginning with the physiology of cardiovascular response to exercise, the book explains how the athlete’s heart adapts to endurance and strength training, while carefully distinguishing physiological remodeling from potentially dangerous pathology. It then explores major cardiovascular risks in athletes, including inherited cardiomyopathies, coronary artery anomalies, arrhythmogenic disorders, hypertension, valvular heart disease, and coronary artery disease in older athletes. A major strength of this work lies in its practical discussion of screening tools, including medical history, physical examination, electrocardiography, echocardiography, cardiac stress testing, and multimodal imaging. The book highlights both the benefits and limitations of ECG screening, including its value in detecting cardiomyopathies and electrical disorders associated with sudden cardiac death, while also acknowledging challenges such as false-positive results and resource considerations. The chapters on echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac MRI, CT, SPECT, and exercise stress echocardiography provide a modern diagnostic framework for differentiating athlete’s heart from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, left ventricular non-compaction, myocarditis, and coronary abnormalities. This makes the book especially valuable for clinicians who must balance athlete safety with the need to avoid unnecessary restriction from sports participation. Clear, clinically oriented, and highly relevant to contemporary sports cardiology, Screening in Athletes emphasizes that cardiovascular screening should not be viewed as a barrier to sport, but as a proactive strategy to support safe, sustainable, and high-performance athletic participation. Its central message is powerful: early detection saves lives, and structured cardiovascular evaluation can prevent avoidable tragedies on the field.” – Abdul Halim Raynaldo, MD, FIHA, FAPSC

“An important study with a solid theoretical focus and interviews with twenty-four students in four Chinese universities and colleges. We learn about the political socialization, trust and participation methods that are being employed by the Communist Youth League (CYL) to target educated youth. A valuable source for learning about the activities of the CYL as an auxiliary arm of the Chinese Communist Party.”– Bernard Michael Frolic, Professor Emeritus, Department of Politics, York University, Ontario, Canada

 “The post-2016 reorientation of Youth League work is helpfully documented in the interviews and observations of authors Lo and Hu in this study of Communist Youth League activities based on field research in 2020 and 2021.”– Victor Falkenheim, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and East Asian Studies, University of Toronto

“This book is an excellent work. In particular, the methodology of the book and the chapters on China’s Communist Youth League and its role in political socialization are remarkable.”– Jean Berlie, Asiatic Society of Paris and University of Saint Joseph, Macau

“The book, A Global Life and Global Scholarly Publishing for Social Justice. Festschrift for Peter Herrmann, is an unusual combination of many personal views on Peter Herrmann expressed through the eyes of his friends and colleagues. In addition, the book dwells on a variety of latest scientific trends and research findings. The book under review is a collection of research results on ways to achieve a more equal, fair, and sustainable future for all. Some might say that this is impossible. However, the team of authors have highlighted a huge amount of global social problems and provided many valuable suggestions for overcoming them. They have also shown ways to make an old utopian dream closer to reality through the contemporary digital transformation.” READ MORE HERE>>>– Maria Yudina, International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration, HSE University, Russia

“Theoretically rigorous, empirically grounded, this book is so much more than a Fetschrift. First, it celebrates the academic scholarship and global impact of Peter Hermann’s academic treatises and second it uses his insights to provide commentary on current challenges which include global aging, human rights, debt management, job security, liberation theology, neo-liberalism, and the crisis of capitalism. As such this book would be of tremendous interest to policy makers and diverse academic disciplines notably economics, sociology, philosophy, political science and theology.” – Professor Hussein Solomon, Centre for Gender and Africa Studies, University of the Free State, South Africa

“The book is impressive and does not leave the reader indifferent. The chapter “Fundamentals of Mechanics” provides some very important definitions. The author’s non-hypothesis approach outlined in the chapters on the gravitational and electromagnetic interactions has greatly amazed me as a graduate of Moscow Physico-Engineering Institute with the uncompromising nature of conclusions. In the chapter “Ways of Society Development” everything is written in a correct and emotional manner. I fully support the author. In general, I believe that the book will be very useful to the reader. The author clearly deserves high praise as a versatile and profound erudite, a true scientist, and a caring citizen.” – Vladislav G. Polnikov, D.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics, Leading Scientist, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

“Professor Smulsky advocates the removal of hypotheses from modern science and stands for the return to determinism in mechanics and electrodynamics. I very much appreciate this approach as an important step towards the overcome of metaphysical speculations and achieving progress. The book provides examples of how this goal can be achieved and describes the benefits that will result.” – Walter Babin, Independent Researcher, Founder of the General Science Journal, Canada

“The cultural and material development of mankind is based on ideas that have arisen due to the brainpower of individuals and have penetrated into the consciousness of societies. In this historical process and, especially, under modern conditions, it is important to hear those who try to disagree with the mainstream science (scientific dissidents), who are able to see the weaknesses of their time and propose new paths. The author of this work points to the need to revise the foundations of fundamental science about the world, since he connects science with the understanding of tasks faced by mankind and the search of new paths for its development. The author’s monologue, addressed to the modern reader, contains provisions of fundamental importance concerning the foundations of mechanics, electrodynamics and gravitodynamics. At the same time, the author is filled with anxiety and shares his thoughts about our common future with the reader, discussing the role of science and education, and the moral principles of mankind, which feature undoubtedly presents an attractive side of the book.” – Vladislav V. Cheshev, D.Sc. in Philosophy, Professor, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia

“In terms of the range of the issues considered and the method of their coverage, this book written by the outstanding scientist Joseph Smulsky titled “Main Tasks of Future Fundamental Science” is a unique work. The author begins with a thoughtful analysis of the basic principles of mechanics and a hypothesis-free method of obtaining knowledge about the world. This is followed by chapters that show the real nature and form of gravitational and electromagnetic interactions and convincingly proves the inconsistency of many presumptions used in modern physical theories, in particular, in the Theory of Relativity. At the same time, unsolved problems that require further research are highlighted. The next chapter is devoted to a new concept of climate fluctuations, which, according to the author, are based on the interactions in the Solar System and the resulting changes in solar heat reaching Earth. Chapters five and six describe the rational structure and management of society and outline paths for future scientific development, containing original and valuable ideas and suggestions. The book ends with a chapter discussing the fictional objects of modern physics and proposing methods for improving science, which have begun to emerge from recent discussions among various researchers. Modern cosmology puts forward absurd and contradictory hypotheses such as the Big Bang, inflation, dark matter, dark energy, and the like. One can only admire Professor Smulski’s style and presentation: everything is insightful, precise, clear, logical, and definitive. I strongly recommend that anyone who wants to know how the physical world really works and is interested in the development of humanity and science should carefully study this extraordinary book.” – Borislaw Vankov,Independent Researcher, Sofia, Bulgaria

“The Fingerprint Frontier: The Evolution of Biometric Security is a timely and comprehensive contribution to the field of biometric technology and cybersecurity. The authors have successfully combined theoretical foundations with practical applications, offering readers a deep understanding of fingerprint recognition systems, security challenges, ethical considerations, and emerging technologies. This book serves as an invaluable resource for students, researchers, engineers, and security professionals seeking to understand the rapidly evolving world of biometric authentication.” – Professor Dr Sheroz Khan