The management of fast-growing plantations involves two-layer decision makers, such as forestry management departments and direct operators. Direct operators are interested in the economic benefits of plantation management, while forestry management departments aim to preserve reasonable age...

Based on the assumption of joint utility maximization, an exporting currency unit pricing model was established, which consists of the local currency, producer's currency, and vehicle currency. Furthermore, Monte Carlo simulation and partial least squares (PLS) regression were used to analyze...

Micro thermophotovoltaic (TPV) power generator is recognized as a promising portable power source for those applications where high power density and lightweight power source is the key of success. As one of the most important components of micro-TPV system, it is essential that the micro...

Water-level variation in the subgrade of high-speed railway influences the cumulative settlement of the subgrade. Full-scale model test on high-speed railway under varying water levels within the subgrade was conducted in this research. Dynamic soil pressures in different depths within the...