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Abundant rainfall areas promote sediment yield at both sub-watershed and watershed scale due to soil erosion and increase siltation of river channel, but it can be curtailed through planned urbanization.The urbanization of Skudai watershed is analysed from historical and future perspective.A GIS-based model (Hydrological Simulation Programme-FORTRA
The Spectral Optimization of a Commercializable Multi-Channel LED Panel With Circadian Impact
There exists a need for the design of light emitting diode (LED) luminaires which can deliver both visual and non-visual benefits of light to humans.In this work, we introduce an optimization approach based on spectral shaping for a minimalistic and practical design of a circadian-tunable multi-channel luminaire which also outputs white light with
Techno - doping legal and ethical aspects
Continuous fight for sport’s quality has been taking place throughout the last several decades, which is a result of morally weakened construction of sport.One of the most significant battles is taking place on Bundle T-Shirt - Mug legal field (but not only) and pertains to doping, which, in a way, has its roots in the aspiration for perfectio
The correlation between double taxation conventions, tax compliance, and tax evasion. Empirical evidence from OECD countries
The topics approached in this paper are of interest due to the divergent opinions that emerged in the media academics and practitioners concerning how the double taxation conventions are constructed, the official language in which an international convention must be written, and their de facto application, both in bilateral situations and among tri