Pentanol is a new generation bio-fuel that could help relieve the energy crisis and environmental problems. The objective of this study is to reveal the combustion and emission characteristics of pentanol in a single-cylinder direct-injection diesel engine. In the present investigation,...

Background:Public health emergencies have a significant impact on the health of citizens, the local economy, and society as a whole. Currently, in many parts of China, there is a widespread lack of the knowledge and skills required for emergency preparedness and self-rescue. By carrying out...

China’s fourth constitutional amendment in 2004 consists of a series of significant revisions, such as the incorporation of Jiang Zemin’s ‘Three Represents’ and the commitment to respect and protect human rights and lawful private property. Like the previous three...

To improve primary school accessibility, the Chinese government built many primary schools in rural areas during the late 1980s and early 1990s. At the same time, it also closed many schools due to the declining number of school-age children. These changes provide us with a unique opportunity to...

This study measures and compares the profit and cost efficiencies of Thai commercial banks between 1990 and 2008 which has been subdivided into the pre-crisis, the financial crisis, and the post-crisis periods. The efficiency scores are measured using a combination of parametric and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the information support technologies of integrated production planning control for OEM (original equipment manufacturer) driven networked manufacturing systems, and offer implications to firms for implementing networked manufacturing....

Purpose Under uncertain circumstances, digital technologies are taken as digital transformation enablers and driving forces to integrate with medical, healthcare and emergency management research for effective epidemic prevention and control. This study aims to adapt complex systems in emergency...