Chung-Ho Chen This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.¹ and Jung-Chen Chen¹

¹Institute of Industrial Management, Southern Taiwan University, Yung-Kang, Taiwan 710, R.O.C.

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