Innovative Strain Sensing for Detection of Exterior Wall Tile Lesion: Smart Skin Sensory System.

Tiles are commonly used to cover the exteriors of buildings in Taiwan. However, older buildings in Taiwan encounter the problem of tiles falling off due to natural deterioration, which is unsightly, and more importantly, a threat to public safety. Nevertheless, no current method exists that can effectively detect flaws in building tiles in real time.

The impact of corporate charitable giving on hospitality firm performance: Doing well by doing good?

While corporate charitable giving () may have a positive or negative effect on corporate performance (based on value enhancement theory and agency cost theory, respectively), could also have no impact at all. This article tests the extent to which can influence corporate performance of Taiwan's publicly traded hospitality companies. The variable of is defined as the ratio of the total value of corporate giving to total sales revenue.

Chronic subdural hematoma associated with arachnoid cyst in young adults: a case report.

Intracranial arachnoid cysts are believed to be congenital; they can become symptomatic in pediatric patients. Chronic subdural hematomas tend to occur in elderly patients with a history of mild head injury a few months prior to the onset of symptoms. However, these two distinct clinical entities sporadically occur together in relatively young patients.