Special Journal "Standardization and Quality Control (SQ)" Summer 2026 Issue Released! - Two Major Features: "Visualizing Sensation and Thought - Medicine, Sports" and "Considering Biodiversity" -

The Japan Standards Association (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshi Asahi) has released the Summer 2026 issue of its quarterly WEB journal "Standardization and Quality Control" Vol. 77 in June. This issue features "Two Major Features" that delve deeply into contemporary business trends and social issues. The first is "Visualizing Sensation and Thought." It explores data analysis and AI approaches for improving curling performance and the scientific standardization of stroke treatment. The second is "Considering Biodiversity." It examines how to respond to achieve nature positive (nature restoration), for which societal demand is increasing. Furthermore, the second installment of the popular serialized essay "Shunkashuto" by Manami Miyata, who is active as a novelist and talent, is also included.

This issue contains numerous articles related to standardization and quality control that can be enjoyed not only by experts but also by the general public, so please take a look.

"Standardization and Quality Control" Summer 2026 Issue

STANDARDIZATION AND QUALITY CONTROL 2026/summer

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Main Contents of "Standardization and Quality Control" Summer 2026 Issue

1. Feature 1 "Visualizing Sensation and Thought - Medicine, Sports"

・Data Analysis and AI Approaches for Improving Curling Performance and International Standardization

Masato Yamamoto (Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University)

・From "Doctor's Intuition" to "Scientific Standards" - Blood Pressure Management in Stroke Treatment - Establishing a "Global Benchmark" through Comparison of US, European, and Japanese Guidelines -

Masatoshi Koga (Director, Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center)

2. Feature 2 "Considering Biodiversity"

・Report on the "Biodiversity Conservation, Its Trends, and Synergy with Climate Change Countermeasures Seminar"

・Bioeconomy Innovation Investment Forum 2025

Ilias Animone (Forestry Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO))

3. JSA Standards Development Company Interview

Kei Watanabe (Senior Expert, Wellness Unit, Life Solution Division, NIFCO Inc.)

4. Standardization of Surface Modification Processes and Evaluation Methods for Industrial Applications

Masataka Ijiri (Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Systems Design, Tokyo Metropolitan University)

5. Learning from "The Daily Life of Tadano Industrial High School" for Manufacturing Human Resources

- Interview with Manga Artist Chisato Oga -

6. Serial Essay "Shunkashuto" Part 2: Ice

Manami Miyata (Novelist and Talent)

And many more exciting contents!

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[PRTIMES] Global Standards for Achieving Nature Positive. Bilingual Edition of ISO 17620 Issued - Side Event to be Held at the Global Nature Positive Summit in Kumamoto -

●About Japan Standards Association (JSA) Group: The Japan Standards Association, a general incorporated foundation established in December 1945 to develop, disseminate, and promote standardization and management technologies, forms the core of our group. As Japan's comprehensive standardization organization, our group is involved in a wide range of activities, including the development of JIS, international standards (ISO/IEC standards), and JSA standards; the issuance and sale of JIS specifications; the distribution of international and overseas standards; offering diverse seminars; registration of various management systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; certification of various services; registration of qualifications such as management system auditors; and the Quality Control Test (QC Test).