Purpose: This paper examines the relationship of entrepreneurial orientation (EO), new product development (NPD), legitimacy (political and market) and firm performance (FP). The authors investigate how and when EO improves FP in high-tech small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs)....

Obolodiplosis robiniae originated in the eastern United States. It was discovered in Eurasia at the beginning of the 21st century and was then spread at an explosive rate. This species has now become a common pest on black locust trees, with high infestations causing severe defoliation of black...

This study proposed a new concept of “co-processing” waste activated sludge with low organic content (WAS-LOC) with peroxysulfate and environmentally friendly nanoscale zero-valent iron (Fe0). Fe0, peroxysulfate, and the combination of peroxysulfate with Fe0(co-processing) were added to...

Purpose: Risk analysis plays a vital role in controlling and managing cost overruns in complex construction projects, particularly where uncertainty is high. This study attempts to address an important issue of cost overrun that encountered by metropolitan rapid transit projects in relation to...