Essential Concepts and Methodologies in Quality Management
Fundamentals of Quality Management
Meaning of Quality
Quality refers to the degree to which a product or service meets customer requirements and expectations. It involves the consistent delivery of products that are free from defects and perform as intended.
Quality Characteristics
These are specific attributes of a product or process that determine its quality. They are broadly classified into:
- Physical – e.g., strength, hardness
- Sensory – e.g., taste, appearance
- Time-oriented – e.g., reliability,
Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Cryptography, Ethics, and Threat Mitigation
Core Cybersecurity Concepts and Threats
ATM Jackpotting: Attack Vectors and Risks
ATM jackpotting shows how attackers control ATM hardware remotely to dispense cash. Key weaknesses exploited include:
- Outdated Windows XP systems.
- Unpatched operating systems (OS).
- Insecure network configurations.
The risk is high due to significant criminal Return on Investment (ROI) and minimal detection rates.
Red Team vs. Blue Team Dynamics
Red Team thinking involves finding weaknesses (offense), while the Blue Team focuses
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Association Rule Mining Fundamentals
Association Rule Mining (ARM) is a data mining technique used to uncover interesting relationships, patterns, or associations among items in large datasets. It is commonly applied in market basket analysis to discover how items are purchased together.
Understanding Association Rules
An association rule is typically written in the form:
A → B
Where A and B are itemsets. This means if itemset A occurs, then itemset B is likely to occur as well.
Key Measures for Rule
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General Principles of Prosthetic Fabrication
The fabrication of an upper-limb prosthesis is a multidisciplinary process combining clinical assessment, engineering, and customization. The primary goal is to restore function, improve cosmetic appearance, and enhance the patient’s independence and quality of life. The complexity of the device increases significantly with the level of amputation, requiring careful consideration of suspension, control, and weight distribution.
Partial Hand and Digital
Read MorePharmacotherapeutics Principles and Rational Drug Use (RUM)
Fundamentals of Pharmacotherapeutics
The word Pharmacotherapeutics is derived from two Greek words: Pharmakon (meaning ‘the drugs’) and therapeutic (meaning ‘diagnosis or treatment of any disease’). It is the branch of pharmacology that deals with drug absorption, drug distribution, drug elimination, and their actions or effects. Pharmacotherapy is included as drug therapy used to treat diseases, often following surgical, radiation, or physical therapy.
Scope and Objectives of Pharmacotherapeutics
- Gaining
Key Regulatory Acts and Compliance in Indian Pharmacy Law
The Pharmacy Act, 1948
The main purpose of the Pharmacy Act of 1948 is to regulate the profession and practice of pharmacy in India. It was enacted on March 4, 1948.
Objectives of the Pharmacy Act, 1948
- To make better provisions for regulating the profession and practice of pharmacy.
- To raise the status of the “Profession of Pharmacy” in India.
- To constitute the “Pharmacy Council of India” for setting new standards in pharmacy education.
- To regulate pharmacy institutions, especially “Diploma in Pharmacy,