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DEA Bibliography of recent four decades (1978-2016)
This is a supplement to the following paper:

Emrouznejad A. and G. Yang (2017) A survey and analysis of the
first 40 years of scholarly literature in DEA: 1978–2016,
Socio-Economic Planning Sciences,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2017.01.008.
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A survey and analysis of the first 40 years of scholarly literature in DEA: 1978-2016
Ali Emrouznejada and Guo-liang Yangb
a
Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
b
Institute of Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
1. Ab Rahim, R., Does competition foster efficiency? Empirical evidence from Malaysian commercial
banks. Asian Academy of Management Journal of Accounting and Finance, 2016. 12(1): p. 1-23.
2. Abankina, I., F. Aleskerov, V. Belousova, L. Gokhberg, S. Kiselgof, V. Petrushchenko, S. Shvydun and
K. Zinkovsky, From equality to diversity: Classifying Russian universities in a performance oriented
system. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2016. 103: p. 228-239.
3. Abbas, M., T. Azid and M.H.A. Hj Besar, Efficiency, effectiveness and performance profile of Islamic
and conventional banks in Pakistan. Humanomics, 2016. 32(1): p. 2-18.
4. Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi, S., A. Jamshidi, A. Ruiz and D. Ait-kadi, A new dynamic integrated framework
for surgical patients' prioritization considering risks and uncertainties. Decision Support Systems, 2016. 88: p.
112-120.
5. Abbasi, M. and M.A. Kaviani, Operational efficiency-based ranking framework using uncertain DEA
methods: An application to the cement industry in Iran. Management Decision, 2016. 54(4): p. 902-928.
6. Abbasian-Naghneh, S., Global malmquist productivity index based on preference common-weights.
Filomat, 2016. 30(10): p. 2653-2661.
7. Abel, S. and P. Le Roux, An evaluation of the nexus between banking competition and efficiency in
Zimbabwe. Journal for Studies in Economics and Econometrics, 2016. 40(3): p. 1-19.
8. Adang, E.M.M., A. Gerritsma, E. Nouwens, J. van Lieshout and M. Wensing, Efficiency of the
implementation of cardiovascular risk management in primary care practices: An observational study.
Implementation Science, 2016. 11(1).
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9. Adler, N. and N. Volta, Accounting for externalities and disposability: A directional economic
environmental distance function. European Journal of Operational Research, 2016. 250(1): p. 314-327.
10. Afonso, A. and A. Venâncio, The relevance of commuting zones for regional spending efficiency.
Applied Economics, 2016. 48(10): p. 865-877.
11. Afsharian, M. and H. Ahn, Multi-period productivity measurement under centralized management with
an empirical illustration to German saving banks. OR Spectrum, 2016: p. 1-31.
12. Afsharian, M., H. Ahn and L. Neumann, Generalized DEA: an approach for supporting input/output
factor determination in DEA. Benchmarking, 2016. 23(7): p. 1892-1909.
13. Agarwal, S., DEA-neural networks approach to assess the performance of public transport sector of
India. OPSEARCH, 2016. 53(2): p. 248-258.
14. Agasisti, T. and J. Wolszczak-Derlacz, Exploring efficiency differentials between Italian and Polish
universities, 2001-11. Science and Public Policy, 2016. 43(1): p. 128-142.
15. Aghayi, N. and Z. Ghelejbeigi, Improving cost efficiency by resource allocation. Far East Journal of
Mathematical Sciences, 2016. 99(11): p. 1633-1643.
16. Aghayi, N. and B. Maleki, Efficiency measurement of DMUs with undesirable outputs under uncertainty
based on the directional distance function: Application on bank industry. Energy, 2016. 112: p. 376-387.
17. Aghayi, N., M. Tavana and M. Ali Raayatpanah, Robust efficiency measurement with common set of
weights under varying degrees of conservatism and data uncertainty. European Journal of Industrial
Engineering, 2016. 10(3): p. 385-405.
18. Agovino, M. and A. Rapposelli, Disability and Work: A Two-Stage Empirical Analysis of Italian
Evidence at Provincial Level in Providing Employment for Disabled Workers. Social Indicators Research,
2016. 125(2): p. 635-648.
19. Ahamed, S.K., M.M. Naidu and C. Subba Rami Reddy, Outliers/most influential observationsin variable
returns to scale data envelopment analysis. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 2016. 9(2).
20. Ahn, H. and N. Vazquez Novoa, The decoy effect in relative performance evaluation and the debiasing
role of DEA. European Journal of Operational Research, 2016. 249(3): p. 959-967.
21. Akhtar, T., A. Zahir, M.A. Tareq and F. Rabbi, Capital structure and firm efficiency: A case of Pakistan.
Indian Journal of Finance, 2016. 10(2): p. 50-66.
22. Aksezer, Ç.S., A nonparametric approach for optimal reliability allocation in health services. International
Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, 2016. 33(2): p. 284-294.
23. Akter, H. and S. Barua, International trade financing: A comparative study on the performance of
state-owned and private commercial banks of Bangladesh. International Journal of Monetary Economics and
Finance, 2016. 9(2): p. 164-186.
24. Aldamak, A., A. Hatami-Marbini and S. Zolfaghari, Dual frontiers without convexity. Computers and
Industrial Engineering, 2016. 101: p. 466-478.
25. Aleskerov, F. and V. Petrushchenko, DEA by sequential exclusion of alternatives in heterogeneous
samples. International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making, 2016. 15(1): p. 5-22.
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26. Alfonso Piña, W.H. and C.I. Pardo Martínez, Development and urban sustainability: An analysis of
efficiency using data envelopment analysis. Sustainability (Switzerland), 2016. 8(2).
27. Alharthi, M., A comparative study of efficiency and its determinants in islamic, conventional, and
socially responsible banks. Corporate Ownership and Control, 2016. 13(4Cont3): p. 470-482.
28. Alhassan, A.L. and K. Ohene-Asare, Competition and bank efficiency in emerging markets: empirical
evidence from Ghana. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 2016. 7(2): p. 268-288.
29. Alhassan, A.L., M.L. Tetteh and F.O. Brobbey, Market power, efficiency and bank profitability: evidence
from Ghana. Economic Change and Restructuring, 2016. 49(1): p. 71-93.
30. Ali, N., N.A. Ramli and F. Zulkipli, Estimating the efficiency of pahang rubber smallholders using data
envelopment analysis approach. Jurnal Teknologi, 2016. 78(12-3): p. 147-153.
31. Alirezaee, M. and M. Rafiee Sani, Trade-offs in integer data envelopment analysis. International
Transactions in Operational Research, 2016.
32. Alirezaee, M. and M.R. Tanha, Extending the Malmquist index to consider the balance factor of decision
making units in a productivity analysis. IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, 2016. 27(3): p. 439-452.
33. Al-Refaie, A., M. Hammad and M.H. Li, DEA window analysis and Malmquist index to assess energy
efficiency and productivity in Jordanian industrial sector. Energy Efficiency, 2016. 9(6): p. 1299-1313.
34. Al-Refaie, A., R. Najdawi and E. Sy, Using DEA window analysis to measure the efficiencies of blowing
machines in plastics industry. Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 2016. 10(1): p. 27-38.
35. Alsaleh, M., A.S. Abdul-Rahim, H.O. Mohd-Shahwahid, L. Chin and F. Kamarudin, An empirical
analysis for technical efficiency of bioenergy industry in EU28 region based on data envelopment
analysis method. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2016. 6(2): p. 290-304.
36. Amado, C.A.F., J.M.S. São José and S.P. Santos, Measuring active ageing: A Data Envelopment Analysis
approach. European Journal of Operational Research, 2016. 255(1): p. 207-223.
37. Amin, G.R., A. Emrouznejad and S. Gattofi, Minor and major consolidations in inverse DEA: definition
and determination. Computers and Industrial Engineering 2016. 103: p. 193-200.
38. Amin, G.R. and M. Hajjami, Application of Optimistic and Pessimistic OWA and DEA Methods in
Stock Selection. International Journal of Intelligent Systems, 2016. 31(12): p. 1220-1233.
39. Amirteimoori, A., S. Kordrostami and H. Azizi, Additive models for network data envelopment analysis
in the presence of shared resources. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 2016. 48: p.
411-424.
40. Amirteimoori, A., M. Maghbouli and S. Kordrostami, Multi-dimensional Nondiscretionary Factors in
Data Envelopment Analysis: A Slack-Based Measure. Computational Economics, 2016. 48(2): p. 211-223.
41. An, Q., H. Chen, B. Xiong, J. Wu and L. Liang, Target intermediate products setting in a two-stage
system with fairness concern. Omega (United Kingdom), 2016.
42. An, Q., F. Meng, S. Ang and X. Chen, A new approach for fair efficiency decomposition in two-stage
structure system. Operational Research, 2016: p. 1-16.
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43. An, Q., H. Yan, J. Wu and L. Liang, Internal resource waste and centralization degree in two-stage
systems: An efficiency analysis. Omega (United Kingdom), 2016. 61: p. 89-99.
44. Anang, B.T., S. Bäckman and A. Rezitis, Does farm size matter? Investigating scale efficiency of peasant
rice farmers in northern Ghana. Economics Bulletin, 2016. 36(4): p. 2275-2290.
45. Ancarani, A., A. Ayach, C. Di Mauro, S. Gitto and P. Mancuso, Does Religious Diversity in Health
Team Composition Affect Efficiency? Evidence from Dubai. British Journal of Management, 2016. 27(4): p.
740-759.
46. Ancarani, A., C. Di Mauro, S. Gitto, P. Mancuso and A. Ayach, Technology acquisition and efficiency in
Dubai hospitals. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2016. 113: p. 475-485.
47. Andersson, C., J. Antelius, J. Månsson and K. Sund, Technical efficiency and productivity for higher
education institutions in Sweden. Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2016: p. 1-19.
48. Andrejić, M., N. Bojović and M. Kilibarda, A framework for measuring transport efficiency in
distribution centers. Transport Policy, 2016. 45: p. 99-106.
49. Ang, F. and P.J. Kerstens, Decomposing the Luenberger-Hicks-Moorsteen Total Factor Productivity
indicator: An application to U.S. agriculture. European Journal of Operational Research, 2016.
50. Ang, S. and C.M. Chen, Pitfalls of decomposition weights in the additive multi-stage DEA model. Omega
(United Kingdom), 2016. 58: p. 139-153.
51. Ang, S., C. Yang, F. Zhao and F. Yang, Ranking of DMUs with interval cross-efficiencies based on
absolute dominance. International Journal of Information and Decision Sciences, 2016. 8(4): p. 325-340.
52. Angulo-Meza, L., J.C.C.B. Soares-De Mello and S.F. Gomes, Jr., A multiobjective approach for
non-discretionary variables in data envelopment analysis. DYNA (Colombia), 2016. 83(195): p. 9-15.
53. Anokhin, S., J. Wincent and H. Ylinenpää, Technological Expansions, Catching-Up Innovations and
Technological Shifts at the Regional Level: Conceptual Considerations and Empirical Illustration.
Regional Studies, 2016. 50(8): p. 1433-1448.
54. Aparicio, J., J.M. Cordero and J.T. Pastor, The determination of the least distance to the strongly
efficient frontier in Data Envelopment Analysis oriented models: Modelling and computational aspects.
Omega (United Kingdom), 2016.
55. Aparicio, J., M. Kapelko, B. Mahlberg and J.L. Sainz-Pardo, Measuring input-specific productivity
change based on the principle of least action. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 2016: p. 1-15.
56. Aparicio, J., J.F. Monge, L. Ortiz and J.T. Pasto, Changes in productivity in the virgin olive oil sector: An
application to protected designations of origin in Spain. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 2016. 14(3).
57. Aparicio, J., L. Ortiz and J.T. Pastor, Measuring and decomposing profit inefficiency through the
Slacks-Based Measure. European Journal of Operational Research, 2016.
58. Aparicio, J., J.T. Pastor and F. Vidal, The directional distance function and the translation invariance
property. Omega (United Kingdom), 2016. 58: p. 1-3.
59. Aparicio, J., J.T. Pastor and F. Vidal, The weighted additive distance function. European Journal of
Operational Research, 2016. 254(1): p. 338-346.
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60. Aparicio, J., J.T. Pastor, F. Vidal and J.L. Zofío, Evaluating productive performance: A new approach
based on the product-mix problem consistent with Data Envelopment Analysis. Omega (United Kingdom),
2016.
61. Apergis, N. and M.L. Polemis, Competition and efficiency in the MENA banking region: a
non-structural DEA approach. Applied Economics, 2016. 48(54): p. 5276-5291.
62. Arabi, B., S.M. Doraisamy, A. Emrouznejad and A. Khoshroo, Eco-efficiency measurement and material
balance principle: an application in power plants Malmquist Luenberger Index. Annals of Operations
Research, 2016: p. 1-19.
63. Arabi, B., S. Munisamy, A. Emrouznejad, M. Toloo and M.S. Ghazizadeh, Eco-efficiency considering
the issue of heterogeneity among power plants. Energy, 2016. 111: p. 722-735.
64. Arazmuradov, A., Assessing sovereign debt default by efficiency. Journal of Economic Asymmetries, 2016. 13:
p. 100-113.
65. Aristovnik, A., J. Seljak and N. Tomaževič, A three-stage data envelopment analysis approach to
measure the effect of job satisfaction on organisational performance in law enforcement agencies.
International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2016. 25(3): p. 294-312.
66. Ashford, P., A. Hernandez, T.M. Greco, A. Bucho, B. Sodeiko, I.M. Cristea, K. Grünewald, A. Shepherd
and M. Topf, HVint: A strategy for identifying novel protein-protein interactions in herpes simplex virus
type 1. Molecular and Cellular Proteomics, 2016. 15(9): p. 2939-2953.
67. Asmild, M., T. Baležentis and J.L. Hougaard, Multi-directional productivity change: MEA-Malmquist.
Journal of Productivity Analysis, 2016. 46(2-3): p. 109-119.
68. Asmild, M., T. Baležentis and J.L. Hougaard, Multi-directional program efficiency: the case of Lithuanian
family farms. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 2016. 45(1): p. 23-33.
69. Asmild, M., D. Kronborg and K. Matthews, Introducing and modeling inefficiency contributions.
European Journal of Operational Research, 2016. 248(2): p. 725-730.
70. Athanassoglou, S., Revisiting Worst-Case DEA for Composite Indicators. Social Indicators Research, 2016.
128(3): p. 1259-1272.
71. Audibert, M., X. Huang, X. Huangfu, J. Mathonnat, A. Pélissier and L. Petitfour, Health insurance
reforms and health policies in rural China. China Perspectives, 2016. 2016(4): p. 29-38.
72. Autant-Bernard, C., S. Chalaye, E. Gagliardini and S. Usai, European Knowledge Neighbourhood:
Knowledge Production in EU Neighbouring Countries and Intensity of the Relationship with EU
Countries. Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, 2016.
73. Avkiran, N.K., An illustration of multiple-stakeholder perspective using a survey across Australia, China
and Japan. Annals of Operations Research, 2016: p. 1-29.
74. Ayadi, A. and S. Hammami, Efficiency Measurement and Determinants of the Public Transport Industry
in Tunisia. Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2016. 7(2): p. 613-629.
75. Ayenew, H.Y., Production efficiency and market orientation in food crops in North West Ethiopia:
Application of matching technique for impact assessment. PLoS ONE, 2016. 11(7).
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76. Azad, M.A.K., A.K.M. Masum, S. Munisamy and D.F. Sharmin, Efficiency analysis of major
microfinance institutions in Bangladesh: a Malmquist index approach. Quality and Quantity, 2016. 50(4): p.
1525-1537.
77. Azad, M.A.K., S. Munisamy, A.K.M. Masum and P. Wanke, Do African microfinance institutions need
efficiency for financial stability and social outreach? South African Journal of Science, 2016. 112(9-10).
78. Azadeh, A., H. Foroozan, B. Ashjari, S. Motevali Haghighi, R. Yazdanparast, M. Saberi and M. Torki
Nejad, Performance assessment and optimisation of a large information system by combined customer
relationship management and resilience engineering: a mathematical programming approach. Enterprise
Information Systems, 2016: p. 1-15.
79. Azadeh, A., Z. Gaeini, S. Motevali Haghighi and B. Nasirian, A unique adaptive neuro fuzzy inference
system for optimum decision making process in a natural gas transmission unit. Journal of Natural Gas
Science and Engineering, 2016. 34: p. 472-485.
80. Azadeh, A., S.F. Ghaderi, S. Pashapour, A. Keramati, M.R. Malek and M. Esmizadeh, A unique fuzzy
multivariate modeling approach for performance optimization of maintenance workshops with cognitive
factors. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2016: p. 1-27.
81. Azadeh, A., M.S. Gharibdousti, M. Firoozi, M. Baseri, M. Alishahi and V. Salehi, Selection of optimum
maintenance policy using an integrated multi-criteria Taguchi modeling approach by considering
resilience engineering. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2016. 84(5-8): p. 1067-1079.
82. Azadeh, A., S.M. Haghighi, M.H. Farahani and R. Yazdanparast, Impact of integrated HSE management
system on power generation in Iran by a unique mathematical programming approach. World Journal of
Engineering, 2016. 13(1): p. 82-90.
83. Azadeh, A., M. Hasannia Kolaee and V. Salehi, The impact of redundancy on resilience engineering in a
petrochemical plant by data envelopment analysis. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O:
Journal of Risk and Reliability, 2016. 230(3): p. 285-296.
84. Azadeh, A. and R. Kokabi, Z-number DEA: A new possibilistic DEA in the context of Z-numbers.
Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2016. 30(3): p. 604-617.
85. Azadeh, A., M.H. Kolaee and M. Sheikhalishahi, An integrated approach for configuration optimization
in a CBM system by considering fatigue effects. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,
2016. 86(5-8): p. 1881-1893.
86. Azadeh, A., M. Moghaddam, T. Nazari and M. Sheikhalishahi, Optimization of facility layout design with
ambiguity by an efficient fuzzy multivariate approach. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Technology, 2016. 84(1-4): p. 565-579.
87. Azadeh, A., S. Motevali Haghighi, Z. Gaeini and N. Shabanpour, Optimization of healthcare supply
chain in context of macro-ergonomics factors by a unique mathematical programming approach. Applied
Ergonomics, 2016. 55: p. 46-55.
88. Azadeh, A., B. Nasirian, V. Salehi and H. Kouzehchi, Integration of PCA and DEA for identifying and
improving the impact of Six Sigma implementation on job characteristics in an automotive industry.
Quality Engineering, 2016: p. 1-18.
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89. Azadeh, A., M. Pourebrahim Ahvazi, S. Motevali Haghighii and A. Keramati, Simulation optimization of
an emergency department by modeling human errors. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 2016. 67: p.
117-136.
90. Azadeh, A., Y. Rahimi, M. Zarrin, A. Ghaderi and N. Shabanpour, A decision-making methodology for
vendor selection problem with uncertain inputs. Transportation Letters, 2016: p. 1-18.
91. Azadeh, A., V. Salehi and M. Kianpour, Performance evaluation of rail transportation systems by
considering resilience engineering factors: Tehran railway electrification system. Transportation Letters,
2016: p. 1-14.
92. Azadeh, A., V. Salehi and M. Mirzayi, The Impact of Redundancy and Teamwork on Resilience
Engineering Factors by Fuzzy Mathematical Programming and Analysis of Variance in a Large
Petrochemical Plant. Safety and Health at Work, 2016. 7(4): p. 307-316.
93. Azadeh, A., V. Salehi and R. Salehi, A resilience-based model for performance evaluation of information
systems: the case of a gas company. Enterprise Information Systems, 2016: p. 1-15.
94. Azadeh, A., M. Sheikhalishahi and F. Monshi, Selecting optimum maintenance activity plans by a unique
simulation-multivariate approach. International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2016. 29(2): p.
222-236.
95. Azadeh, A., H. Tohidi, M. Zarrin, S. Pashapour and M. Moghaddam, An integrated algorithm for
performance optimization of neurosurgical ICUs. Expert Systems with Applications, 2016. 43: p. 142-153.
96. Azadeh, A. and M. Zarrin, An intelligent framework for productivity assessment and analysis of human
resource from resilience engineering, motivational factors, HSE and ergonomics perspectives. Safety
Science, 2016. 89: p. 55-71.
97. Azadeh, A., M. Zarrin and M. Hamid, A novel framework for improvement of road accidents
considering decision-making styles of drivers in a large metropolitan area. Accident Analysis and Prevention,
2016. 87: p. 17-33.
98. Azadeh, A., M. Zarrin and N. Salehi, Supplier selection in closed loop supply chain by an integrated
simulation-Taguchi-DEA approach. Journal of Enterprise Information Management, 2016. 29(3): p. 302-326.
99. Azar, A., M. Zarei Mahmoudabadi and A. Emrouznejad, A new fuzzy additive model for determining
the common set of weights in Data Envelopment Analysis. Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 2016.
30(1): p. 61-69.
100. Azar Dufrechou, P., The efficiency of public education spending in Latin America: A comparison to
high income countries. International Journal of Educational Development, 2016. 49: p. 188-203.
101. Azizi, R. and R.K. Matin, Ranking Two-Stage Production Units in Data Envelopment Analysis.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research, 2016. 33(1).
102. Babazadeh, E., M.R.J. Oskuee, J. Pourmahmoud and S. Najafi-Ravadanegh, Optimal planning of smart
distribution network based on efficiency evaluation using data envelopment analysis. International Journal
on Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 2016. 8(1): p. 45-61.
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103. Babazadeh, R., J. Razmi and M.S. Pishvaee, Sustainable cultivation location optimization of the Jatropha
curcas L. under uncertainty: A unified fuzzy data envelopment analysis approach. Measurement: Journal of
the International Measurement Confederation, 2016. 89: p. 252-260.
104. Badunenko, O. and P. Mozharovskyi, Nonparametric frontier analysis using Stata. Stata Journal, 2016.
16(3): p. 550-589.
105. Baeza-Sampere, I., V. Coll-Serrano, B. M’Zali and P. Méndez-Rodríguez, A fuzzy data envelopment
analysis model for evaluating the efficiency of socially responsible and conventional mutual funds. Journal
of Risk, 2016. 19(1): p. 77-90.
106. Bagchi, M. and L. Zhuang, Analysis of farm household technical efficiency in Chinese litchi farm using
bootstrap DEA. Custos e Agronegocio, 2016. 12(4): p. 378-393.
107. Bagherikahvarin, M. and Y. De Smet, A ranking method based on DEA and PROMETHEE II (a rank
based on DEA & PR.II). Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 2016. 89: p.
333-342.
108. Baghery, M., S. Yousefi and M.J. Rezaee, Risk measurement and prioritization of auto parts
manufacturing processes based on process failure analysis, interval data envelopment analysis and grey
relational analysis. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2016: p. 1-23.
109. Bagherzadeh Valami, H. and R. Raeinojehdehi, Ranking units in Data Envelopment Analysis with fuzzy
data. Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 2016. 30(5): p. 2505-2516.
110. Bahadori, M., A.R. Izadi, F. Ghardashi, R. Ravangard and S.M. Hosseini, The evaluation of hospital
performance in Iran: A systematic review article. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2016. 45(7): p. 855-866.
111. Baležentis, T., T. Li, D. Streimikiene and A. Baležentis, Is the Lithuanian economy approaching the
goals of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation? Evidence from DEA-based environmental
performance index. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2016. 116: p. 23-31.
112. Bana E Costa, C.A., J.C.C.B. Soares De Mello and L. Angulo Meza, A new approach to the
bi-dimensional representation of the DEA efficient frontier with multiple inputs and outputs. European
Journal of Operational Research, 2016. 255(1): p. 175-186.
113. Banihashemi, S.H., M. Sanei, A. GholamAbri and F. Sourani, Finding "Improvement Region" for the
inefficient units in data envelopment analysis. Applied Mathematics and Information Sciences, 2016. 10(3): p.
1169-1176.
114. Banker, R., J.Y.S. Chen and P. Klumpes, A trade-level DEA model to evaluate relative performance of
investment fund managers. European Journal of Operational Research, 2016. 255(3): p. 903-910.
115. Bao, S.G., Z.X. Ma and C.J. Ding, Analysis method of the aging property of electric field influence on
seeds and its application. Dianzi Keji Daxue Xuebao/Journal of the University of Electronic Science and Technology
of China, 2016. 45(5): p. 865-872.
116. Baran, J., M. Wysokinski, D. Staš, A. Samolejová and R. Lenort, Efficiency of polish metallurgical
industry based on data envelopment analysis. Metalurgija, 2016. 55(2): p. 245-248.
117. Barbieri, R.S., L.B.G. De Oliveira and O.J. Sabbag, Dairy farmers of efficiency analysis in rural
settlement. Espacios, 2016. 37(10): p. 1-1.
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118. Barnum, D.T., M. Johnson and J.M. Gleason, Importance of Statistical Evidence in Estimating Valid
DEA Scores. Journal of medical systems, 2016. 40(3): p. 47.
119. Barouch-Bentov, R., G. Neveu, F. Xiao, M. Beer, E. Bekerman, S. Schor, J. Campbell, J.
Boonyaratanakornkit, B. Lindenbach, A. Lu, Y. Jacob and S. Einav, Hepatitis C virus proteins interact
with the endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT) machinery via ubiquitination to
facilitate viral envelopment. mBio, 2016. 7(6).
120. Barra, C. and R. Zotti, A Directional Distance Approach Applied To Higher Education: An Analysis Of
Teaching-Related Output Efficiency. Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 2016. 87(2): p. 145-173.
121. Barra, C. and R. Zotti, Managerial Efficiency in Higher Education Using Individual Versus Aggregate
Level Data. Does the choice of Decision Making Units Count? Managerial and Decision Economics, 2016.
37(2): p. 106-126.
122. Barra, C. and R. Zotti, Measuring Efficiency in Higher Education: An Empirical Study Using a
Bootstrapped Data Envelopment Analysis. International Advances in Economic Research, 2016. 22(1): p.
11-33.
123. Barros, C.P. and S. Managi, French nuclear electricity plants: Productivity and air pollution. Energy Sources,
Part B: Economics, Planning and Policy, 2016. 11(8): p. 718-724.
124. Basso, A. and S. Funari, The role of fund size in the performance of mutual funds assessed with DEA
models. European Journal of Finance, 2016: p. 1-17.
125. Bastian, N.D., T. Ekin, H. Kang, P.M. Griffin, L.V. Fulton and B.C. Grannan, Stochastic multi-objective
auto-optimization for resource allocation decision-making in fixed-input health systems. Health Care
Management Science, 2016: p. 1-19.
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3198. Beiranvand, M. Jalili and M. Khodabakhshi, Efficiency assessment of a banking system with imprecise
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3199. Beiranvand, A., M. Khodabakhshi, M. Yarahmadi and M. Jalili, Making a mathematical programming in
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5146. Cho, E.J. and M.C. Park, Evaluating the efficiency of mobile content companies using data envelopment
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5166. Corredoira, R.A., J.A. Chilingerian and J.R. Kimberly, Analyzing performance in addiction treatment: An
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5172. Daneshvar Rouyendegh, B., The DEA and intuitionistic Fuzzy TOPSIS approach to departments'
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5173. De Jaeger, S., J. Eyckmans, N. Rogge and T. Van Puyenbroeck, Wasteful waste-reducing policies? The
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6027. Haq, M., M. Skully and S. Pathan, Efficiency of microfinance institutions: A data envelopment analysis.
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6028. Harrison, J.P., L.R. Lambiase and M. Zhao, Organizational factors associated with quality of care in US
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6085. Kao, C., Malmquist productivity index based on common-weights DEA: The case of Taiwan forests
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6723. Hashimoto, A., T. Sugita and S. Haneda, Evaluating shifts in Japan's quality-of-life. Socio-Economic
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6724. Hatami-Marbini, A. and S. Saati, Stability of RTS of efficient DMUs in DEA with Fuzzy u0 under Fuzzy
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6725. Hatami-Marbini, A., S. Saati and A. Makui, An application of fuzzy numbers ranking in performance
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6726. He, J., H.Z. Zhao and Q. Fu, Approach to effectiveness evaluation of automatic target recognition
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6727. He, Y.X., L.F. Yang, W.H. Yang, Y.J. Wang and Y. Zhang, Evaluation of power input efficiency for
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6728. Hermans, E., T. Brijs, G. Wets and K. Vanhoof, Benchmarking road safety: Lessons to learn from a data
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6729. Hernández-Sancho, F. and R. Sala-Garrido, Technical efficiency and cost analysis in wastewater
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6730. Heydari Gorji, A., T. Kaghazchi and A. Kargari, Selective removal of carbon dioxide from Wet CO2/H2
mixtures via facilitated transport membranes containing amine blends as carriers. Chemical Engineering and
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6731. Hilmola, O.P., M. Torkkeli and V.V. Savolainen, Intangibles and business performance - A technical
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6732. Ho, C.T.B., D.D. Wu and D.L. Olson, A risk scoring model and application to measuring internet stock
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6735. Hosseinian, S.S., H. Navidi and A. Hajfathaliha, A new method based on data envelopment analysis to
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6736. Hosseinzadeh Lotfi, F., G.R. Jahanshahloo, A.R. Vahidi and A. Dalirian, Efficiency and effectiveness in
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6737. Hosseinzadeh Lotfi, F., A.A. Noora, G.R. Jahanshahloo, J. Jablonsky, M.R. Mozaffari and J. Gerami, An
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6738. Hougaard, J.L. and J. Tind, Cost allocation and convex data envelopment. European Journal of Operational
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6739. Hoxha, D., The performance of micro firms in Kosova: Size, age and educational implications.
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6742. Hsu, F.M. and C.C. Hsueh, Measuring relative efficiency of government-sponsored R&D projects: A
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6743. Hu, J.L., H.S. Shieh, C.H. Huang and C.N. Chiu, Cost efficiency of International tourist hotels in
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6744. Hu, W.C., M.C. Lai and H.C. Huang, Rating the relative efficiency of financial holding companies in an
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6745. Hu, X., J. Liu, J.Å. Jonsson and G. Jiang, Development of negligible depletion hollow fiber-protected
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2009. 28(2): p. 231-238.
6746. Hu, X., C. Zhang, J.L. Hu and N. Zhu, Analyzing efficiency in the Chinese life insurance industry.
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6747. Hu, Y., Z. Zhang and W. Liang, Efficiency of primary schools in Beijing, China: An evaluation by data
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6748. Hua, H., S. Li-xin, Z. Xian-li and C. Sheng-xin, Data envelopment analysis-based evaluation of pharmacy
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6750. Huang, J. and M.Z. Tu, Analysis on the relationship of ownership structure and corporate performance
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6751. Huang, Y., H. Ge and Y.J. Feng, Relational network DEA model based on series system: Application of
14 commercial banks in China. Xitong Gongcheng Lilun yu Shijian/System Engineering Theory and Practice, 2009.
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6753. Idda, L., F.A. Madau and P. Pulina, Capacity and economic efficiency in small-scale fisheries: Evidence
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6754. Ismail, R., Technical efficiency, technical change and demand for skills in Malaysian food-based industry.
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6755. Iwasaki, N. and V.J. Tremblay, The effect of marketing regulations on efficiency: LeChatelier versus
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6758. Jackson, K.E., Y.T. Fuchs and S. Kellas, Overview of the national aeronautics and space administration
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6759. Jahanshahloo, G.R., F. Hosseinzadeh Lotfi and B. Azmi, Target setting in the case of bounded aggregate
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6762. Jahanshahloo, G.R., M. Sanei, M. Rostamy-Malkhalifeh and H. Saleh, A comment on "A fuzzy
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6763. Jahanshahloo, G.R., A. Shirzadi and S.M. Mirdehghan, Finding strong defining hyperplanes of PPS using
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6764. Jahanshahloo, G.R., M. Soleimani-damaneh and A. Mostafaee, Preference score of units in the presence
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6765. Jajri, I. and R. Ismail, Technical progress and labour productivity in small and medium scale industry in
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6766. Jaržemskiene, I., Research into the methods of analysing the productivity indicators of transport
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6767. Jayanthi, S., E.C. Witt and V. Singh, Evaluation of potential of innovations: A DEA-based application to
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6768. Jiang, B. and J. Li, DEA-based performance measurement of seaports in northeast Asia: Radial and
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6769. Jiang, K.Q., Y.H. Ma, Y. Li and C.M. Gao, Research on eco-efficiency of petrochemical industry.
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6770. Jiang, P., Exploring the price efficiency within automotive markets: An application of data envelopment
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6771. Johnson, A.L. and L.F. McGinnis, The hyperbolic-oriented efficiency measure as a remedy to
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6772. Jolai, F., M. Jahangoshai Rezaee and A. Vazifeh, Multi-criteria decision making for assembly line
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6773. Jones, P. and A. Siag, A re-examination of the factors that influence productivity in hotels: A study of
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6776. Joshi, R.N. and S.P. Singh, Measuring production efficiency of readymade garment firms. Journal of
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6777. Jost, M. and M. Sernek, Shear strength development of the phenol-formaldehyde adhesive bond during
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6778. Juan, Y.K., A hybrid approach using data envelopment analysis and case-based reasoning for housing
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6779. Kamruzzaman, M. and B. Manos, The technical efficiency of wheat farms in Bangladesh: A
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6781. Kao, C., Efficiency decomposition in network data envelopment analysis: A relational model. European
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6783. Kao, C. and S.T. Liu, Stochastic data envelopment analysis in measuring the efficiency of Taiwan
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6785. Kayali, C.A., Evaluation financial profitablity efficiencies of textile companies in 2007. Tekstil ve
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6786. Kazemi Matin, R. and T. Kuosmanen, Theory of integer-valued data envelopment analysis under
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6787. Kazley, A.S. and Y.A. Ozcan, Electronic medical record use and efficiency: A DEA and windows
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6788. Kenjegalieva, K.A., R. Simper and T.G. Weyman-Jones, Efficiency of transition banks: Inter-country
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6789. Khodabakhshi, M., Estimating most productive scale size with stochastic data in data envelopment
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6790. Khodabakhshi, M., A one-model approach based on relaxed combinations of inputs for evaluating input
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6791. Khodabakhshi, M. and M. Asgharian, An input relaxation measure of efficiency in stochastic data
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6792. Kilic, O., T. Binici and C.R. Zulauf, Assessing the efficiency of hazelnut production. African Journal of
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6794. Kim, M.K., T.R. Harris and S. Vusovic, Efficiency analysis of the US biotechnology industry: Clustering
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6795. Klieštik, T., Quantification effectiveness activities traffic company by the rules of data envelopment
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6796. Knechel, W.R., P. Rouse and C. Schelleman, A modified audit production framework: Evaluating the
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6797. Koch, S., Exploring the effects of SourceForge.net coordination and communication tools on the
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6798. Köksalan, M. and C. Tuncer, A dea-based approach to ranking multi-criteria alternatives. International
6799. Kongar, E., T.M. Sobh and M. Baral, Two-step data envelopment analysis approach for efficient
engineering enrollment management. International Journal of Engineering Education, 2009. 25(2): p. 391-402.
6800. Korhonen, P.J. and P.A. Siitari, A dimensional decomposition approach to identifying efficient units in
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6801. Kounetas, K., I. Mourtos and K. Tsekouras, Efficiency decompositions for heterogeneous technologies.
6802. Krivonozhko, V.E., A.A. Piskunov and A.V. Lychev, Construction of rating function using DEA
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6804. Kumar, S. and R. Gulati, Did efficiency of Indian public sector banks converge with banking reforms?
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6805. Kuosmanen, T., Data envelopment analysis with missing data. Journal of the Operational Research Society,
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6806. Kuosmanen, T., N. Bijsterbosch and R. Dellink, Environmental cost-benefit analysis of alternative
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6807. Kuosmanen, T. and R.K. Matin, Theory of integer-valued data envelopment analysis. European Journal of
6808. Kuosmanen, T. and V. Podinovski, Weak disposability in nonparametric production analysis: Reply to
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6809. Kusumoto, K.I., S. Yamashita, T. Nagata, T. Ido, I. Hamachi and T. Akao, Thin-film assembly of
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6811. Lambert, T.E., H. Min and A.K. Srinivasan, Benchmarking and measuring the comparative efficiency of
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6813. Langabeer, I.J.R. and Y.A. Ozcan, The economics of cancer care: Longitudinal changes in provider
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6814. Lao, Y. and L. Liu, Performance evaluation of bus lines with data envelopment analysis and geographic
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6815. Lavado, R.F. and E.C. Cabanda, The efficiency of health and education expenditures in the Philippines.
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6816. Lee, C.C., Analysis of overall technical efficiency, pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency in the
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6817. Lee, H., Y. Park and H. Choi, Comparative evaluation of performance of national R&D programs with
heterogeneous objectives: A DEA approach. European Journal of Operational Research, 2009. 196(3): p.
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6818. Lee, K., Do charter schools spur improved efficiency in traditional public schools in Michigan? KEDI
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6819. Lee, K.H., S.B. Yang and M. Choi, The association between Hospital ownership and technical efficiency
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6820. Lee, L.Y., Y.H. Kao and B.H. Nugroho, A benchmarking analysis of customer relationship management
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6821. Lee, R.H., M.J. Bott, B. Gajewski and R.L. Taunton, Modeling efficiency at the process level: An
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6822. Lee, W.S., Benchmarking the energy performance for cooling purposes in buildings using a novel
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6823. Lee, W.S. and K.P. Lee, Benchmarking the performance of building energy management using data
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6824. Leleu, H., Mixing DEA and FDH models together. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 2009. 60(12):
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6825. Leleu, H. and W. Briec, A DEA estimation of a lower bound for firms' allocative efficiency without
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6826. Lenard, M.L. and D.G. Shimshak, Benchmarking nursing home performance at the state level. Health
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6827. Leon, C.F. and F. Palacios, Evaluation of rejected cases in an acceptance system with data envelopment
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6828. Lewis, H.F., K.A. Lock and T.R. Sexton, Organizational capability, efficiency, and effectiveness in Major
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6829. Li, D.C. and W.L. Dai, Determining the optimal collaborative benchmarks in a supply chain. International
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6830. Li, G.C., The composition, changes and distribution of China's agricultural productivity growth in the
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6831. Li, Y., F. Yang, L. Liang and Z. Hua, Allocating the fixed cost as a complement of other cost inputs: A
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6833. Li, Z., H. Liao and D.W. Coit, A two-stage approach for multi-objective decision making with
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6834. Liang, L., Y. Li and S. Li, Increasing the discriminatory power of DEA in the presence of the
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6835. Liao, C.H. and D.B. González, Comparing operational efficiency of mobile operators in Brazil, Russia,
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6836. Lin, C.T., S.N. Hwang and C.H. Chan, A forecasting model of data envelopment analysis - Integrate
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6837. Lin, C.Y., A.N. Soriano and M.H. Li, Kinetics study of carbon dioxide absorption into aqueous solutions
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6838. Lin, E.T.J. and L.W. Lan, Accounting for accidents in the measurement of transport inefficiency: A case
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6839. Lin, H.T., Efficiency measurement and ranking of the tutorial system using IDEA. Expert Systems with
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6840. Lin, L. and C.Y. Huang, Optimal size of the financial services industry in Taiwan: A new
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6841. Lin, P.H., C.C. Ko and M.H. Li, Ternary diffusion coefficients of diethanolamine and
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6844. Liu, F.h.F. and C.L. Chen, The worst-practice DEA model with slack-based measurement. Computers and
6845. Liu, J.S., W.M. Lu, C. Yang and M. Chuang, A network-based approach for increasing discrimination in
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6846. Liu, K., L. Ma and B.Q. Fan, Evaluation Instances with respect to Coordinated Development of
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6848. Liu, S. and D. Zhao, Method for multi-object control based on static output feedback. Hsi-An Chiao
Tung Ta Hsueh/Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2009. 43(7): p. 49-52.
6849. Liu, S.B. and D.X. Zhao, H∞/generalized H2 static output feedback control method for active
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6850. Liu, S.T., Slacks-based efficiency measures for predicting bank performance. Expert Systems with
Applications, 2009. 36(2 PART 2): p. 2813-2818.
6851. Liu, S.T. and M. Chuang, Fuzzy efficiency measures in fuzzy DEA/AR with application to university
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6852. Liu, S.T. and R.T. Wang, Efficiency measures of PCB manufacturing firms using relational two-stage
data envelopment analysis. Expert Systems with Applications, 2009. 36(3 PART 1): p. 4935-4939.
6853. Liu, W., X. Liu, J. Zhang and B. Liu, An evaluation of various access means of the distribution
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6854. Liu, Y., Y.Q. Zhao and S. Tang, Research and construction on performance evaluation system of
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6855. Liu, Y.D., Implementing and evaluating performance measurement initiative in public leisure facilities:
An action research project. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 2009. 22(1): p. 15-30.
6856. Liu, Z., W. Cao and S. Yuan, Modeling and simulation of SCSA performance under e-commerce
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6857. Llamazares, B. and T. Peña, Preference aggregation and DEA: An analysis of the methods proposed to
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6865. Lozano, S. and G. Villa, Multiobjective target setting in data envelopment analysis using AHP. Computers
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6866. Lozano, S., G. Villa and R. Brännlund, Centralised reallocation of emission permits using DEA. European
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6868. Lu, W.M. and S.W. Hung, Evaluating profitability and marketability of Taiwan's IC fabless firms: An
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6876. Malekmohammadi, N., F. Hosseinzadeh Lotfi and A.B. Jaafar, Centralized resource allocation in DEA
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6878. Malhotra, R. and D.K. Malhotra, Evaluating the efficiency of european union integration. International
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6889. Meepadung, N., J.C.S. Tang and D.B. Khang, IT-based banking services: Evaluating operating and profit
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6949. Raeissi, K. and M.A. Golozar, Passivation behavior of carbon steel in hydrogen sulfide-containing
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6961. Rouse, P. and T. Chiu, Towards optimal life cycle management in a road maintenance setting using
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2009. 33(10): p. 3943-3948.
6995. Soleimani-damaneh, M., Establishing the existence of a distance-based upper bound for a fuzzy DEA
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6996. Soleimani-Damaneh, M., A fast algorithm for determining some characteristics in DEA. Journal of the
6997. Soleimani-damaneh, M., G.R. Jahanshahloo, S. Mehrabian and M. Hasannasab, Scale elasticity and
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6998. Soleimani-damaneh, M. and A. Mostafaee, Stability of the classification of returns to scale in FDH
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7000. Soleimani-damaneh, M. and M. Zarepisheh, Shannon's entropy for combining the efficiency results of
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7001. Song, M., H.X. Xu and L.J. Wang, Efficiency assessment model of coal industry structure. Meitan
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7002. Song, Z.J., Z.Y. Zhang and M. Yuan, DEA efficiency analysis of Chinese bank companies. Xitong
7003. Sözen, A. and I. Alp, Comparison of Turkey's performance of greenhouse gas emissions and
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7004. Spinks, J. and B. Hollingsworth, Cross-country comparisons of technical efficiency of health production:
A demonstration of pitfalls. Applied Economics, 2009. 41(4): p. 417-427.
7005. Šporčić, M., I. Martinić, M. Landekić and M. Lovrić, Measuring efficiency of organizational units in
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7006. Šporčič, M., I. Martinić and K. Šegotić, Application of 'data envelopment analysis' in ecological research
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p. 599-608.
7007. Srikanth, S., S. Venkata Mohan, M. Prathima Devi, D. Peri and P.N. Sarma, Acetate and butyrate as
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7008. Stiakakis, E. and P. Fouliras, The impact of environmental practices on firms' efficiency: The case of
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7009. Stijn, S., B. Jeroen, F. Stefano, F. Aymen, D. Marijke and D. Luc, Estimating the impacts of water
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7010. Stuebs, M. and L. Sun, Corporate reputation and technical efficiency: Evidence from the chemical and
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7012. Sueyoshi, T. and M. Goto, Can R&D expenditure avoid corporate bankruptcy? Comparison between
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7013. Sueyoshi, T. and M. Goto, DEA-DA for bankruptcy-based performance assessment: Misclassification
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7014. Sueyoshi, T. and M. Goto, Methodological comparison between DEA (data envelopment analysis) and
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7015. Sueyoshi, T. and K. Sekitani, DEA congestion and returns to scale under an occurrence of multiple
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7016. Sueyoshi, T. and K. Sekitani, An occurrence of multiple projections in DEA-based measurement of
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7017. Sueyoshi, T., J. Shang and W.C. Chiang, A decision support framework for internal audit prioritization in
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7018. Sufian, F., Determinants of bank efficiency during unstable macroeconomic environment: Empirical
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7020. Sufian, F. and S. Parman, Specialization and other determinants of non-commercial bank financial
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7023. Sun, B.Q. and J.W. Dong, Effective prediction of DEA model by neural network. Journal of Harbin
Institute of Technology (New Series), 2009. 16(5): p. 683-686.
7024. Sun, L.C., D.Q. Zhou, Q. Li and R.H. Hu, Coordinate development of FEEEP system based on the
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7025. Sun, S. and S.C. Hu, Discriminating efficient units using MAJ FDH. Applied Mathematics and Computation,
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7026. Sutter, R. and R.R. Stough, Measuring entrepreneurship and knowledge capital: Metropolitan economic
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7028. Tamaddon, L., G.R. Jahanshahloo, F. Hosseinzadeh Lotfi, M.R. Mozaffari and K. Gholami, Data
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7031. Taniguchi, M. and S. Kaneko, Operational performance of the Bangladesh rural electrification program
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7032. Tao, L.P., H.L. An and H.Y. Li, Approaches to identify input congestion in DEA. Xitong Gongcheng Lilun
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7033. Tao, Z., Frame work of data envelopment analysis-a model to evaluate the environmental efficiency of
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7034. Tarazona, M.C., D.V. Consuelo and I.M. Clemente, Public financing, private provision: The measure of
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7036. Taylor, J., D. Reynolds and D.M. Brown, Multi-factor menu analysis using data envelopment analysis.
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7039. Thore, S. and R. Tarverdyan, Using data envelopment analysis to quantify ILO objectives and identify
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7040. Tian, H., D. Liu and L. Zhang, Structure and properties of soy protein films plasticized with
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7044. Toloo, M. and S. Nalchigar, A new integrated DEA model for finding most BCC-efficient DMU. Applied
7045. Toloo, M., B. Sohrabi and S. Nalchigar, A new method for ranking discovered rules from data mining by
7046. Tone, K. and M. Tsutsui, Network DEA: A slacks-based measure approach. European Journal of
7047. Tone, K. and M. Tsutsui, Tuning regression results for use in multi-stage data adjustment approach of
DEA. Journal of the Operations Research Society of Japan, 2009. 52(2): p. 76-85.
7048. Topuz, J.C. and I. Isik, Structural changes, market growth and productivity gains of the US real estate
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7049. Tsai, M.C., S.P. Lin, C.C. Cheng and Y.P. Lin, The consumer loan default predicting model - An
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7050. Tsekouras, K., E. Dimara, D. Skuras and D. Tzelepis, Back to basics: The Comanor-Wilson MES index
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7051. Tseng, F.M., Y.J. Chiu and J.S. Chen, Measuring business performance in the high-tech manufacturing
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7052. Tseng, Y.F. and T.Z. Lee, Comparing appropriate decision support of human resource practices on
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7055. Ukita, M., Y. Yanagawa and S. Miyazaki, An improvement for a business efficiency analysis method
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7058. Vaninsky, A.Y., Environmental efficiency of electric power industry of the United States: A data
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7060. Vitikainen, K., A. Street and M. Linna, Estimation of hospital efficiency-Do different definitions and
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7061. Vizcaíno, M.E.L. and P.S. Fernández, Measurement of quality of life in the Galician counties. Revista
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7062. Vliamos, S.J., G.E. Halkos and N.G. Tzeremes, Small business performance: Seeking efficiency through
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7063. Volz, B., Minority status and managerial survival in Major League Baseball. Journal of Sports Economics,
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7064. von Geymueller, P., Static versus dynamic DEA in electricity regulation: The case of US transmission
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7066. Wan, W.H., W.J. Yuan and Y. Wang, Evaluation for the efficiency of generation companies in PJM
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7067. Wang, B. and R. Shi, Construction and application of super-efficiency evaluation models based on
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7068. Wang, C., Classification method based on fuzzy frontier. Xitong Gongcheng Lilun yu Shijian/System
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7070. Wang, D. and Z. Yang, Evaluation on the resource allocation of the transportation system based on
DEA. Wuhan Ligong Daxue Xuebao (Jiaotong Kexue Yu Gongcheng Ban)/Journal of Wuhan University of
7071. Wang, H., Z. Li and L. Ran, A DEA-based study on the rational scale of large-scale construction
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7072. Wang, J.F. and S.F. Liu, Multi-attribute decision making method based on cross-evaluation and
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7074. Wang, K. and F. Wei, Game cross efficiency DEA based project review of equipment design. Beijing
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7075. Wang, L.C. and H.Y. Tsai, Evaluation of highway maintenance performance using Data Envelopment
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7076. Wang, L.P. and L.Y. Wei, Research of operating efficiency of domestic listed textile enterprises on DEA
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7077. Wang, S., G. Ran, L. Wang and B. Shi, An evaluation on performance of rural eco-environment public
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7078. Wang, X., Y.G. Chen and Y.S. Yang, DEA-DA model with interval numbers and its sensitivity analysis.
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7079. Wang, X., X. Yuan, T. Qiang and X. Chen, Hyperbranched poly(amine-ester) polyol: Synthesis,
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7081. Wang, X.M. and P.Z. Kong, Multiobjective DEA models with controllable and uncontrollable factors.
7082. Wang, Y., C. Yun, L. Hu, W. Liu and S. Luan, DEA-based efficiency evaluation of a novel robotic
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7083. Wang, Y.M. and K.S. Chin, A new approach for the selection of advanced manufacturing technologies:
DEA with double frontiers. International Journal of Production Research, 2009. 47(23): p. 6663-6679.
7084. Wang, Y.M. and K.S. Chin, A new data envelopment analysis method for priority determination and
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7086. Wang, Y.M. and Y. Luo, A note on a new method based on the dispersion of weights in data
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7089. Wang, Y.M., Y. Luo and L. Liang, Ranking decision making units by imposing a minimum weight
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p. 469-484.
7090. Ward, D.R., Product differentiation and consumption efficiency in mortgage markets. Journal of Business
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7091. Wei, C., J. Ni and M. Shen, Empirical analysis of provincial energy efficiency in China. China and World
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7092. Wei, Q. and H. Yan, Weak congestion in output additive data envelopment analysis. Socio-Economic
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7096. Wey, W.M. and Y.H. Chang, A comparative location study for the joint development station of mass
rapid transit system: A case in Taichung City in Taiwan. Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design,
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7097. Whittaker, G., R. Confesor Jr, S.M. Griffith, R. Färe, S. Grosskopf, J.J. Steiner, G.W. Mueller-Warrant
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7098. Woldesenbet, Y.G. and G.G. Yen, Dynamic evolutionary algorithm with variable relocation. IEEE
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7099. Wong, B.Y.H., M. Luque and J.B. Yang, Using interactive multiobjective methods to solve DEA
problems with value judgements. Computers and Operations Research, 2009. 36(2): p. 623-636.
7100. Wu, D., Supplier selection: A hybrid model using DEA, decision tree and neural network. Expert Systems
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7101. Wu, D. and L. Liang, Anti-industrial pollution efficiency using DEA with constrained emission.
International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 2009. 32(4): p. 372-379.
7102. Wu, D. and L. Liang, Ecological footprint forecasting and estimating using neural networks and DEA.
International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 2009. 9(3): p. 249-258.
7103. Wu, D.D., Performance evaluation: An integrated method using data envelopment analysis and fuzzy
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7104. Wu, J., L. Liang and Y. Chen, DEA game cross-efficiency approach to Olympic rankings. Omega, 2009.
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7105. Wu, J., L. Liang and F. Yang, Achievement and benchmarking of countries at the Summer Olympics
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7106. Wu, J., L. Liang and F. Yang, Determination of the weights for the ultimate cross efficiency using
Shapley value in cooperative game. Expert Systems with Applications, 2009. 36(1): p. 872-876.
7107. Wu, J., L. Liang, F. Yang and H. Yan, Bargaining game model in the evaluation of decision making units.
Expert Systems with Applications, 2009. 36(3 PART 1): p. 4357-4362.
7108. Wu, J., L. Liang and Y. Zha, Preference voting and ranking using DEA game cross efficiency model.
7109. Wu, J., L. Liang, Y. Zha and F. Yang, Determination of cross-efficiency under the principle of rank
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7110. Wu, J., H. Yan and J. Liu, Groups in DEA based cross-evaluation: An application to Asian container
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7111. Wu, T. and J. Blackhurst, Supplier evaluation and selection: An augmented DEA approach. International
7112. Wu, W.W., Applying DEA and PLS path modeling for efficiency evaluation. WSEAS Transactions on
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7113. Wu, W.Y., C. Bai and O.K. Gupta, An appraisal system for monitoring performance of convenience
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7114. Xin, X. and H. Li, A study on the strategy of capacity planning for a TFT-LCD manufacturer by data
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7115. Xing, H.G., Z.F. Wang and H.L. Yin, Methods of ranking decision making units based on DEA. Xi Tong
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7116. Xu, D.L. and B. Dong, Empirical analysis of the impact of environmental regulations on technical
efficiency and productivity loss. Zhongguo Renkou Ziyuan Yu Huan Jing/ China Population Resources and
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7117. Xu, J., B. Li and D. Wu, Rough data envelopment analysis and its application to supply chain
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7118. Xu, K., S. Zhou and L. Wu, On-line and in-real-time monitoring of UV photopolymerization of
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7119. Xu, X. and Y. Wang, Financial failure prediction using efficiency as a predictor. Expert Systems with
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7120. Yang, C. and J.P.H. Poon, A regional analysis of China's green GDP. Eurasian Geography and Economics,
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7121. Yang, C.C., Productive efficiency, environmental efficiency and their determinants in farrow-to-finish
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7122. Yang, F., L. Liang, G. Bi and L. Ling, Ranking all decision making units based on their elementary
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7123. Yang, F., L. Liang, G.B. Bi and S.F. Du, DEA efficiency evaluation to a type of tree-like production
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7124. Yang, H. and M. Pollitt, Incorporating both undesirable outputs and uncontrollable variables into DEA:
The performance of Chinese coal-fired power plants. European Journal of Operational Research, 2009. 197(3):
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7125. Yang, H.H. and C.Y. Chang, Using DEA window analysis to measure efficiencies of Taiwan's integrated
telecommunication firms. Telecommunications Policy, 2009. 33(1-2): p. 98-108.
7126. Yang, J.B., B.Y.H. Wong, D.L. Xu and T.J. Stewart, Integrating DEA-oriented performance assessment
and target setting using interactive MOLP methods. European Journal of Operational Research, 2009. 195(1):
p. 205-222.
7127. Yang, Z., Assessing the performance of Canadian bank branches using data envelopment analysis. Journal
7128. Ye, W., F. Xinyan and Y. Zheng, Optimal power grid black start using fuzzy logic and expert system.
European Transactions on Electrical Power, 2009. 19(7): p. 969-977.
7129. Yilmaz, B., M.A. Yurdusev and N.B. Harmancioglu, The assessment of irrigation efficiency in Buyuk
Menderes Basin. Water Resources Management, 2009. 23(6): p. 1081-1095.
7130. Yu, M.M. and C.K. Fan, Measuring the performance of multimode bus transit: A mixed structure
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7131. Yu, M.M. and B.C.Y. Lee, Efficiency and effectiveness of service business: Evidence from international
tourist hotels in Taiwan. Tourism Management, 2009. 30(4): p. 571-580.
7132. Yu, W., T. Jamasb and M. Pollitt, Does weather explain cost and quality performance? An analysis of
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7711. García-Sánchez, I.M., Efficiency and effectiveness of Spanish football teams: A three-stage-DEA
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7712. García-Sánchez, I.M., Evaluating the effectiveness of the Spanish police force through data envelopment
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7836. Mostafa, M., Benchmarking top Arab banks' efficiency through efficient frontier analysis. Industrial
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7841. Neto, J.Q.F. and L. Angulo-Meza, Alternative targets for data envelopment analysis through
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7842. Nevo, S., M.R. Wade and W.D. Cook, An examination of the trade-off between internal and external IT
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7876. Saleem, M., Benchmarking and regulation for the electricity distribution sector in Pakistan: Lessons for
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7881. Sarica, K. and I. Or, Efficiency assessment of Turkish power plants using data envelopment analysis.
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7882. Sarkis, J. and J. Dijkshoorn, Relationships between solid waste management performance and
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7963. Yusuf, S.A. and O. Malomo, Technical efficiency of poultry egg production in Ogun State: A Data
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7980. Agasisti, T. and A. Dal Bianco, Data envelopment analysis to the Italian university system: Theoretical
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8046. Chiang, Y.H., E.W.L. Cheng and B.S. Tang, Examining repercussions of consumptions and inputs
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8059. Cummins, J.D. and M. Rubio-Misas, Deregulation, consolidation, and efficiency: Evidence from the
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8066. Dharmapala, P.S. and L. Zaibet, Analysis of farmer's efficiency and growth factors in oil exporting
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8069. Duffy, J.A.M., J.A. Fitzsimmons and N. Jain, Identifying and studying "best-performing" services: An
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8072. Eling, M., Performance measurement of hedge funds using data envelopment analysis. Financial Markets
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8079. Färe, R., S. Grosskopf, F.R. Forsund, K. Hayes and A. Heshmati, Measurement of productivity and
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8085. Ferrier, G.D., M.D. Rosko and V.G. Valdmanis, Analysis of uncompensated hospital care using a DEA
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8086. Førsund, F.R. and R. Zanola, DEA meets Picasso: The impact of auction houses on the hammer price.
8087. Galanopoulos, K., S. Aggelopoulos, I. Kamenidou and K. Mattas, Assessing the effects of managerial
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8088. García-Sánchez, I.M., Efficiency measurement in Spanish local government: The case of municipal water
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8089. Garfamy, R.M., A data envelopment analysis approach based on total cost of ownership for supplier
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8099. Guillaumont Jeanneney, S., P. Hua and Z. Liang, Financial development, economic sufficiency, and
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8104. Hadi-Vencheh, A. and A. Asghar Foroughi, A generalized DEA model for inputs/outputs estimation.
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8106. Hantziagelis, S. and B. McCabe, Benchmarking airport reconstruction projects. Canadian Journal of Civil
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8107. Harrison, J.P. and C. Sexton, The improving efficiency frontier of religious not-for-profit hospitals.
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8108. Hartwich, F. and M. von Oppen, Who contributes efficiently to development? Evaluating agricultural
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8113. Horsky, D. and P. Nelson, Testing the statistical significance of linear programming estimators.
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8708. Halkos, G.E. and D.S. Salamouris, Efficiency measurement of the Greek commercial banks with the use
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8710. Hashimoto, A. and D.A. Wu, A DEA - Compromise programming model for comprehensive ranking.
8711. Helfand, S.M. and E.S. Levine, Farm size and the determinants of productive efficiency in the Brazilian
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8712. Herrero, I., Risk and strategy of fishers alternatively exploiting sea bream and tuna in the Gibraltar Strait
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8713. Herrero, I. and S. Pascoe, Analysing the effect of technical change on individual outputs using modified
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8714. Hof, J., C. Flather, T. Baltic and R. King, Forest and rangeland ecosystem condition indicators:
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8715. Hollingsworth, B., Non parametric efficiency measurement. Economic Journal, 2004. 114(496): p.
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8722. Jahanshahloo, G.R., A.R. Amirteimoori and S. Kordrostami, Multi-component performance, progress
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8724. Jahanshahloo, G.R., F. Hosseinzadeh Lotfi, N. Shoja and G. Tohidi, A method for finding efficient
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8726. Jahanshahloo, G.R., F. Hossienzadeh Lotfi, N. Shoja and G. Tohidi, A method for solving 0-1 multiple
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8728. Jahanshahloo, G.R. and M. Khodabakhshi, Suitable combination of inputs for improving outputs in
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8729. Jahanshahloo, G.R., F.H. Lofti and M. Moradi, Sensitivity and stability analysis in DEA with interval
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8744. Kao, C. and Y.C. Lin, Evaluation of the university libraries in Taiwan: Total measure versus ratio
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8745. Kao, C. and S.T. Liu, Predicting bank performance with financial forecasts: A case of Taiwan
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8746. Karlaftis, M.G., A DEA approach for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of urban transit systems.
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8748. Kirkley, J., C.J.M. Paul and D. Squires, Deterministic and stochastic capacity estimation for fishery
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8752. Krivonozhko, V.E., O.B. Utkin, A.V. Volodin, I.A. Sablin and M. Patrin, Constructions of economic
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8760. Leong, W.H. and B. Dollery, The productive efficiency of Singapore banks: An application and
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8766. Liu, C. and R. Yin, Poverty dynamics revealed in production performance and forestry in improving
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8786. O'Neill, L. and F. Dexter, Market capture of inpatient perioperative services using DEA. Health Care
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8860. Yang, Z. and J.C. Paradi, DEA evaluation of a Y2K software retrofit program. IEEE Transactions on
8861. Yoshida, Y. and H. Fujimoto, Japanese-airport benchmarking with the DEA and endogenous-weight
TFP methods: Testing the criticism of overinvestment in Japanese regional airports. Transportation
8862. Yu, J.R., Y.C. Tzeng, G.H. Tzeng, T.Y.I. Yu and H.J. Sheu, A fuzzy multiple objective programming to
DEA with imprecise data. International Journal of Uncertainty, Fuzziness and Knowlege-Based Systems, 2004.
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8863. Yu, M.M., Measuring physical efficiency of domestic airports in Taiwan with undesirable outputs and
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8864. Yue, S. and Y. Yu, Price regulation of electricity distribution market. Dianli Xitong Zidonghua/Automation
of Electric Power Systems, 2004. 28(22): p. 13-18.
8865. Yun, Y.B., H. Nakayama and M. Arakawa, Multiple criteria decision making with generalized DEA and
an aspiration level method. European Journal of Operational Research, 2004. 158(3): p. 697-706.
8866. Yun, Y.B., H. Nakayama and T. Tanino, A generalized model for data envelopment analysis. European
8867. Zaibet, L., P.S. Dharmapala, H. Boughanmi, O. Mahgoub and A. Al-Marshudi, Social changes, economic
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54(1-2): p. 131-140.
8868. Zaim, O., Measuring environmental performance of state manufacturing through changes in pollution
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8869. Zhang, H. and X.B. Wang, Green assessment of manufacturing process of powder based on the data
envelopment analysis. Huozhayao Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Explosives and Propellants, 2004. 27(4): p. 37.
8870. Zhu, J., A buyer-seller game model for selection and negotiation of purchasing bids: Extensions and new
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8871. Zhu, J., Imprecise DEA via standard linear DEA models with a revisit to a Korean mobile
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8872. Abbott, M. and C. Doucouliagos, The efficiency of Australian universities: A data envelopment analysis.
Economics of Education Review, 2003. 22(1): p. 89-97.
8873. Aldaz, N. and J.A. Millán, Regional productivity of Spanish agriculture in a panel DEA framework.
8874. Alexander, C.A., G. Busch and K. Stringer, Implementing and interpreting a data envelopment analysis
model to assess the efficiency of health systems in developing countries. IMA Journal of Management
Mathematics, 2003. 14(1): p. 49-63.
8875. Anderson, T.R., P. Rouse, R. Borja, I.P. Hernandez, F. Tobar and L. Setiowijoso, Extending
Productivity Research Frontiers: DEA Resource of Datasets and Errata. Journal of Productivity Analysis,
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8876. Arakawa, M., H. Nakayama and H. Ishikawa, Development of Genetic Range Genetic Algorithms (Case
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8877. Arakawa, M., T. Yagi, H. Nakayama and H. Ishikawa, Evaluation method of total technical evaluation
using data envelopment analysis. Nippon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, C Hen/Transactions of the Japan Society of
8878. Asmild, M., J.L. Hougaard, D. Kronborg and H.K. Kvist, Measuring Inefficiency via Potential
Improvements. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 2003. 19(1): p. 59-76.
8879. Atkinson, S.E., C. Cornwell and O. Honerkamp, Measuring and decomposing productivity change:
Stochastic distance function estimation versus data envelopment analysis. Journal of Business and Economic
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8880. Audibert, M., J. Mathonnat and M.C. Henry, Social and health determinants of the efficiency of cotton
farmers in Northern Côte d'Ivoire. Social Science and Medicine, 2003. 56(8): p. 1705-1717.
8881. Bala, K. and W.D. Cook, Performance measurement with classification information: An enhanced
additive DEA model. Omega, 2003. 31(6): p. 439-450.
8882. Barbetta, G.P. and G. Turati, Efficiency of Junior High Schools and the Role of Proprietary Structure.
Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 2003. 74(4): p. 529-552.
8883. Barros, C.P., The measurement of efficiency of Portuguese sea port authorities with DEA. International
8884. Basso, A. and S. Funari, Measuring the performance of ethical mutual funds: A DEA approach. Journal of
8885. Bayarsaihan, T. and T.J. Coelli, Productivity growth in pre-1990 Mongolian agriculture: Spiralling
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8886. Bazargan, M. and B. Vasigh, Size versus efficiency: A case study of US commercial airports. Journal of Air
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8887. Beasley, J.E., Allocating fixed costs and resources via data envelopment analysis. European Journal of
8888. Bhat, V.N., Health systems performance: A Statewide analysis. Journal of Health Care Finance, 2003. 29(4):
p. 77-86.
8889. Biørn, E., T.P. Hagen, T. Iversen and J. Magnussen, The effect of activity-based financing on hospital
efficiency: A panel data analysis of DEA efficiency scores 1992-2000. Health Care Management Science,
2003. 6(4): p. 271-283.
8890. Birman, S.V., P.E. Pirondi and E.Y. Rodin, Application of DEA to medical clinics. Mathematical and
8891. Bogetoft, P., B.J. Thorsen and N. Strange, Efficiency and merger gains in the Danish Forestry Extension
Service. Forest Science, 2003. 49(4): p. 585-595.
8892. Bowlin, W.F., C.J. Renner and J.M. Rives, A DEA study of gender equity in executive compensation.
8893. Braglia, M., S. Zanoni and L. Zavanella, Measuring and benchmarking productive systems performances
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8894. Briec, W. and H. Leleu, Dual Representations of Non-Parametric Technologies and Measurement of
Technical Efficiency. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 2003. 20(1): p. 71-96.
8895. Chen, Y., A non-radial Malmquist productivity index with an illustrative application to Chinese major
industries. International Journal of Production Economics, 2003. 83(1): p. 27-35.
8896. Chen, Y., H. Morita and J. Zhu, Multiplier bounds in DEA via strong complementary slackness
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8897. Chen, Y. and J. Zhu, DEA models for identifying critical performance measures. Annals of Operations
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8898. Cherchye, L. and T. Post, Methodological Advances in DEA: A survey and an application for the Dutch
electricity sector. Statistica Neerlandica, 2003. 57(4): p. 410-438.
8899. Chien, C.F., F.Y. Lo and J.T. Lin, Using DEA to measure the relative efficiency of the service center and
improve operation efficiency through reorganization. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2003. 18(1): p.
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8900. Chiremba, S. and W. Masters, The experience of resettled farmers in Zimbabwe. African Studies Quarterly,
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8901. Chu, H.L., S.Z. Liu, J.C. Romeis and C.L. Yaung, The initial effects of physician compensation programs
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8902. Cook, W.D. and R.H. Green, Selecting Sites for New Facilities Using Data Envelopment Analysis.
8903. Cook, W.D. and J. Zhu, Output deterioration with input reduction in data envelopment analysis. IIE
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8904. Coppola, M.N., Y.A. Ozcan and R. Bogacki, Evaluation of Performance of Dental Providers on
Posterior Restorations: Does Experience Matter? A Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Approach.
8905. Dacosta-Claro, I. and S.D. Lapierre, Benchmarking as a tool for the improvement of health services'
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8906. De Koeijer, T.J., G.A.A. Wossink, A.B. Smit, S.R.M. Janssens, J.A. Renkema and P.C. Struik,
Assessment of the quality of farmers' environmental management and its effects on resource use
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8908. Dervaux, B., H. Leleu, V. Valdmanis and D. Walker, Parameters of control when facing stochastic
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8909. Dinc, M., K.E. Haynes and M. Tarimcilar, Integrating models for regional development decisions: A
policy perspective. Annals of Regional Science, 2003. 37(1): p. 31-53.
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8911. Drake, L. and M.J.B. Hall, Efficiency in Japanese banking: An empirical analysis. Journal of Banking and
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8912. Drake, L. and R. Simper, The measurement of English and Welsh police force efficiency: A comparison
of distance function models. European Journal of Operational Research, 2003. 147(1): p. 165-186.
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8915. Emel, A.B., M. Oral, A. Reisman and R. Yolalan, A credit scoring approach for the commercial banking
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8916. Emrouznejad, A., An alternative DEA measure: A case of OECD countries. Applied Economics Letters,
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8917. Fanchon, P., Variable selection for dynamic measures of efficiency in the computer industry. International
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8918. Feroz, E.H., S. Kim and R.L. Raab, Financial statement analysis: A data envelopment analysis approach.
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8921. Fukuyama, H., Scale characterizations in a DEA directional technology distance function framework.
8922. Fukuyama, H. and W.L. Weber, Modeling input allocative efficiency via distance and quasi-distance
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8923. Galagedera, D.U.A. and P. Silvapulle, Experimental evidence on robustness of data envelopment
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8924. Gelade, G. and P. Gilbert, Work Climate and Organizational Effectiveness: The Application of Data
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8926. Gil, C.C., A.P. Pascual and G.M. Rapún, Productivity, public capital and convergence: A study of the
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8928. Guo, J.P., Y.H. Wu and W.H. Li, Classification of DMUs by super-efficiency data envelopment analysis
model. Tianjin Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue yu Gongcheng Jishu Ban)/Journal of Tianjin University Science and
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8929. Haas, D.A. and F.H. Murphy, Compensating for non-homogeneity in decision-making units in data
8930. Haas, D.A., F.H. Murphy and R.A. Lancioni, Managing reverse logistics channels with data envelopment
analysis. Transportation Journal, 2003. 42(3): p. 59-69.
8931. Haas, D.J., Productive efficiency of english football teams - A data envelopment analysis approach.
8932. Hailu, A. and T.S. Veeman, Comparative analysis of efficiency and productivity growth in Canadian
regional boreal logging industries. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 2003. 33(9): p. 1653-1660.
8933. Hao, H., P.L. Gu and C.H. Yin, Parameter data envelopment analysis model based on C2GS2-PC2GS2.
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8934. Hawdon, D., Efficiency, performance and regulation of the international gas industry-a bootstrap DEA
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8935. Hollingsworth, B., Non-parametric and parametric applications measuring efficiency in health care.
8936. Hollingsworth, B. and D. Parkin, Efficiency and productivity change in the English National Health
Service: Can data envelopment analysis provide a robust and useful measure? Journal of Health Services
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8937. Hollingsworth, B. and P. Smith, Use of ratios in data envelopment analysis. Applied Economics Letters,
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8938. Hou, F.H., Z.X. Zhang and M. Han, Ranking method of economic benefit of petroleum enterprises.
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8939. Hwang, S.N. and T.Y. Chang, Using data envelopment analysis to measure hotel managerial efficiency
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8940. Isik, I. and M. Kabir Hassan, Financial deregulation and total factor productivity change: An empirical
study of Turkish commercial banks. Journal of Banking and Finance, 2003. 27(8): p. 1455-1485.
8941. Jahanshahloo, G., A.R. Amirteimoori and S. Kordrostami, Determining an equitable allocation of new
input and output using data envelopment analysis. Journal of the Operations Research Society of Japan, 2003.
46(1): p. 66-73.
8942. Jahanshahloo, G.R., F. Hosseinzadeh, N. Shoja and G. Tohidi, A method for solving 0-1 multiple
objective linear programming problem using dea. Journal of the Operations Research Society of Japan, 2003.
46(2): p. 189-202.
8943. Jahanshahloo, G.R. and M. Khodabakhshi, Using input-output orientation model for determining most
productive scale size in DEA. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 2003. 146(2-3): p. 849-855.
8944. Jenkins, L. and M. Anderson, A multivariate statistical approach to reducing the number of variables in
8945. Jitsuzumi, T. and A. Nakamura, Measuring DEA efficiency in cable television network facilities: What
are appropriate criteria for determining the amounts of governmental subsidies? Socio-Economic Planning
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8946. Johnson, S.A. and J. Zhu, Identifying "best" applicants in recruiting using data envelopment analysis.
8947. Joro, T., P. Korhonen and S. Zionts, An interactive approach to improve estimates of value efficiency in
8948. Juan, Z., J. Wu and M. McDonald, The socio-economic impacts assessment of advanced convoy driving
on motorway. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 2003. 37(9): p. 731-747.
8949. Kao, C. and S.T. Liu, A mathematical programming approach to fuzzy efficiency ranking. International
8950. Karlaftis, M.G., Investigating transit production and performance: A programming approach.
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 2003. 37(3): p. 225-240.
8951. Keh, H.T. and S. Chu, Retail productivity and scale economies at the firm level: A DEA approach.
Omega, 2003. 31(2): p. 75-82.
8952. Kirkley, J.E., D. Squires, M.F. Alam and H.J. Ishak, Excess capacity and asymmetric information in
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8953. Korhonen, P., S. Stenfors and M. Syrjänen, Multiple objective approach as an alternative to radial
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8954. Korhonen, P.J. and M.J. Syrjänen, Evaluation of Cost Efficiency in Finnish Electricity Distribution.
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8955. Krüger, J.J., The global trends of total factor productivity: Evidence from the nonparametric Malmquist
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8956. Kuosmanen, T. and T. Post, Measuring economic efficiency with incomplete price information. European
8957. Lansink, A.O. and I. Bezlepkin, The effect of heating technologies on CO2 and energy efficiency of
Dutch greenhouse firms. Journal of Environmental Management, 2003. 68(1): p. 73-82.
8958. Lansink, A.O. and E. Silva, CO2 and energy efficiency of different heating technologies in the Dutch
glasshouse industry. Environmental and Resource Economics, 2003. 24(4): p. 395-407.
8959. Lee, K. and T.T.H. Wan, Information system integration and technical efficiency in urban hospitals.
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8960. Leem, B. and C.H. Kim, A methodology for designing multi-echelon logistics networks using
mathematical approach. International Journal of Industrial Engineering : Theory Applications and Practice, 2003.
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8961. León, T., V. Liern, J.L. Ruiz and I. Sirvent, A fuzzy mathematical programming approach to the
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8964. Linna, M., A. Nordblad and M. Koivu, Technical and cost efficiency of oral health care provision in
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8965. Lins, M.P.E., E.G. Gomes, J.C.C.B. Soares de Mello and A.J.R. Soares de Mello, Olympic ranking based
on a zero sum gains DEA model. European Journal of Operational Research, 2003. 148(2): p. 312-322.
8966. Lothe, S. and I. Myrtveit, Compensation systems for green strategy implementation: Parametric and
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8967. Lotov, A.V., Computer visualization of the production possibility set in data envelopment analysis.
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8968. Lovell, C.A.K. and A.P.B. Rouse, Equivalent standard DEA models to provide super-efficiency scores.
8969. Luo, X., Evaluating the profitability and marketability efficiency of large banks: An application of data
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8970. Ma, Z.X., Method of data envelopment analysis based on the theory of partially ordered sets. Xitong
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8971. MacLean, L., S. Larsson and A. Richman, An efficiency analysis of aircraft maintenance programs. SAE
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8972. Mahlberg, B. and T. Url, Effects of the single market on the Austrian insurance industry. Empirical
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8973. Mayston, D.J., Measuring and managing educational performance. Journal of the Operational Research Society,
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8974. Mbaga, M.D., R. Romain, B. Larue and L. Lebel, Assessing technical efficiency of Québec dairy farms.
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8975. Mercan, M., A. Reisman, R. Yolalan and A.B. Emel, The effect of scale and mode of ownership on the
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8976. Miller, S.R. and A.D. Ross, An exploratory analysis of resource utilization across organizational units:
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8977. Mitropoulos, J., A. Anastasiou and A. Sissouras, Managing cost efficiency of bank branches: An
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8978. Mohan, N. and J. Ruggiero, Compensation differences between male and female CEOs for publicly
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8979. Mukherjee, A., P. Nath and M. Pal, Resource, service quality and performance triad: A framework for
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8980. Müller, B., Ranking of technically efficient processes in the frame of the Data Envelopment Analysis
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8981. Nasierowski, W. and F.J. Arcelus, On the efficiency of national innovation systems. Socio-Economic
8982. Nathanson, B.H., T.L. Higgins, R.J. Giglio, I.A. Munshi and J.S. Steingrub, An exploratory study using
data envelopment analysis to assess neurotrauma patients in the intensive care unit. Health Care
8983. Nemoto, J. and M. Goto, Measurement of Dynamic Efficiency in Production: An Application of Data
Envelopment Analysis to Japanese Electric Utilities. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 2003. 19(2-3): p.
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8984. Ng, Y.C. and M.K. Chang, Impact of computerization on firm performance: A case of Shanghai
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8985. Nyrud, A.Q. and S. Baardsen, Production efficiency and productivity growth in Norwegian sawmilling.
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8987. Odeck, J., Ownership, scale effects and efficiency of Norwegian bus operators: Empirical evidence.
8988. Olesen, O.B. and N.C. Petersen, Identification and use of efficient faces and facets in DEA. Journal of
8989. Önder, A.Ö., E. Deliktaş and A. Lenger, Efficiency in the manufacturing industry of selected provinces
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8990. Pacheco, R.R. and E. Fernandes, Managerial efficiency of Brazilian airports. Transportation Research Part A:
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8992. Park, J.H. and S.C. Park, Agent-based merchandise management in business-to-business electronic
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8999. Revilla, E., J. Sarkis and A. Modrego, Evaluating performance of public - private research collaborations:
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9000. Reynolds, D., Hospitality-productivity assessment using data-envelopment analysis. Cornell Hotel and
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9030. Troutt, M.D. and T.W. Leung, Enhanced bisection strategies for the Maximin Efficiency Ratio model.
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analysis in measuring the efficiency of maintenance units in the U.S. air forces. Annals of Operations
Research, 1984. 2(1): p. 95-112.
10291. Charnes, A. and W.W. Cooper, Preface to topics in data envelopment analysis. Annals of Operations
Research, 1984. 2(1): p. 59-94.
10292. Charnes, A., W.W. Cooper, A.Y. Lewin, R.C. Morey and J. Rousseau, Sensitivity and stability analysis in
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10293. Sherman, H.D., Hospital efficiency measurement and evaluation: Empirical test of a new technique.
Medical Care, 1984. 22(10): p. 922-938.
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cobb-douglas envelopments. Operations Research Letters, 1983. 2(3): p. 101-103.
10295. Nunamaker, T.R., Measuring routine nursing service efficiency: A comparison of cost per patient day
and data envelopment analysis models. Health Services Research, 1983. 18(2 I): p. 183-205.
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10297. Lewin, A.Y., R.C. Morey and T.J. Cook, Evaluating the administrative efficiency of courts. Omega, 1982.
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FRONTIER ESTIMATION AND EFFICIENCY EVALUATIONS. Management Science, 1981. 27(12):
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