near-fault ground motions with long-period pulses can place severe demands on structures near an active fault. these pulse-type ground motions can be represented by pulse sequences with simple shapes. half-sinusoidal pulse sequences are used to approximate recorded ground motions and dynamic responses of sdof system under the excitation of these pulse sequences are studied. four cases are consi...

This study examines the nexus between Confucianism, choice of leadership successor, and firm performance in family firms China. It provides original evidence that founders who are deeply influenced by Confucianism have a higher likelihood choosing member or guanxi-connected nonfamily as successor. Moreover, family/guanxi-connected successors positive effect on compared with their counterparts o...