In this paper, we investigate the penetration capabilities of microwaves, particularly at L-band, for the mapping of subsurface heterogeneities such as lithology variations, moisture or sedimentary structures. The experiment site, the Pyla Dune, is a bare sandy area allowing high signal penetration and presenting large subsurface structures (paleosoils) at varying depths. Several radar data set...

Predictions in subsurface formations consists of two steps: characterization and prediction using the characterization. In the characterization, we reconstruct the subsurface properties, such as distributions of permeability and porosity, with a set of limited data. A Bayesian approach using Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods is well suited for reconstructing permeability and porosity fiel...

In this paper, details of a conjunctive surface–subsurface numerical model for the simulation of overland flow are presented. In this model, the complete onedimensional Saint-Venant equations for the surface flow are solved by a simple, explicit, essentially non-oscillating (ENO) scheme. The two-dimensional Richards equation in the mixed form for the subsurface flow is solved using an efficient...

Corporate governance of banks is one of the most important structures required by banks to maintain the health and stability of banks, which can play an important role in managing banks' risk. This paper examines the effect of corporate governance on liquidity risk management, credit risk management, and total bank risk management. We used board structure effectiveness, transparency, and respon...

 The voting universe is dominated by corporate governance specialists, many of whom actively sponsor seemingly never-ending corporate governance reforms. These in-house corporate governance activists share their enthusiasm for continuous corporate governance reform with a number of academics who focus on corporate governance and with the major proxy advisory firms, which provide outsourcing of...

E-Governance refers to the process of automation for providing efficient and effective delivery of government services to the citizens. The purpose of this paper is to explore e-Governance initiatives taken by the Punjab Government. The research findings elaborate on what are the reasons that e-Governance is not properly implemented in rural areas of the state. It highlighted the factors of e-G...

introduction: primary care organizations are the entities through which clinical governance is developed at local level. to implement clinical governance in primary care, awareness about principles, prerequisites and barriers of this quality improvement paradigm is necessary. the aim of this study is to pool evidence about implementing clinical governance in primary care organizations. data sou...

Background and Objectives: The Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education has introduced clinical gov‌ernance as the accepted model of hospital healthcare improvement. Subsequently, a growing movement for implementing clinical governance in health facilities has emerged. This study aimed to explore the opinions of the relevant experts and executives to provide insight into current challen...