This study aims at providing exploratory insights into the initiative and capabilities of Chinese SMEs to develop and utilize diverse networks to support internationalization. Such network development and utilization efforts are fundamental to the analysis and explanation of Chinese firms’...

The effect of various laser processing parameters on the kerf width and cut quality of Si wafer as well as encapsulated Si wafer is investigated. The parameters are then optimized to minimize the heat affect zone and obtain the best possible cut quality. It has been found that oxygen is the most...

During the three flood seasons following the Wenchuan earthquake in 2008, two catastrophic groups of debris flow events occurred in the earthquake-affected area: the 2008-9-24 debris flow events, which had a serious impact on rebuilding; and the 2010-8-13/14 debris flow events, which destroyed...