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International Transactions in Operational Research, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 1427-1464, May 2026.Abstract In a sector that needs to work as efficient as possible, artificial intelligence (AI) can guide the efficiency improvements of higher education institutions (HEIs). This paper explores both the AI literature and the efficiency literature as applied to HEIs following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review guidelines. The goal is to
Anna Rita Dipierro +2 more
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On almost-everywhere convergence of Malmquist-Takenaka series
Journal of Functional Analysis, 2022 We prove L P bounds for the maximal partial sum operator of the Malmquist- Takenaka series under additional assumptions on the zeros of the Mobius transforms. We locate the problem in the time-frequency setting and, in particular, we connect it to the polynomial Carleson theorem.
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Assessing Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity in Latin America
Agribusiness, Volume 42, Issue 2, Page 784-797, Spring 2026.ABSTRACT The agricultural sector in Latin America plays a vital role in ensuring food security while impacting the environment. However, there remains a lack of analysis regarding the inputs responsible for pollution within its sub‐technologies. Hence, this article aims to assess agricultural green total factor productivity (TFP) through a novel ...
Tianxiang Li +2 more
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Malmquist Productivity Index Decompositions: A Unifying Framework [PDF]
In two widely cited but unpublished working papers, Simar and Wilson (1998) and Zofío and Lovell (1998) proposed an alternative decomposition of the Malmquist Productivity Index, which retained what seemed to be the strongholds of previous proposals with
Zofío, José Luis
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Efficiency Development in the German Pharmaceutical Market
Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2020 Changes in Germany legislation since 2009 significantly limited the operation of German pharmacies. Since then, there has been a steady decline in the total number of pharmacies.
Tim Gaebert, Michaela Staňková
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The Impact of Resource Endowment and Digital Transformation on the Efficiency of Energy Transition
Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 4, Page 2182-2205, April 2026.Resource endowment has a significant positive direct effect and a stronger spatial spillover effect on ETE, while digital transformation can improve local efficiency but has some negative spillover effects on neighboring regions. ABSTRACT In contemporary society, improving energy transition efficiency (ETE) has become a necessary measure to ensure the ...
Junding Yang +5 more
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Eficiência técnica da produção agrícola dos países da América Latina e do Caribe
Revista de Economia e Sociologia Rural, 2020 Resumo: Este artigo estuda a eficiência técnica e a produtividade total dos fatores (PTF) da agricultura dos países da América Latina e do Caribe. Para tanto, utilizaram-se a abordagem de fronteira estocástica de produção e o índice de produtividade de ...
Lucas David Ribeiro Reis +3 more
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International Journal of Finance &Economics, Volume 31, Issue 2, Page 2275-2292, April 2026.ABSTRACT This study examines the environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring methodologies used by Bloomberg and S&P Global through the lens of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). It addresses a notable gap in the literature by identifying the underlying factors that shape ESG scores and providing practical insights for companies seeking to ...
Philipe Balan +4 more
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Evaluating target achievements in the public sector: An application or a rare non-parametric DEA and Malmquist indices [PDF]
This paper provides an assessment of the extent to which targets set by a public authority are achieved by its operational units. A rare DEA framework and its subsequent Malmquist indices are applied on data comprising 19 units over a four year period of
James Odeck
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Price Indices Rekindled, 1970s–1990s: Theory and Practice at Cross Purposes?
Journal of Economic Surveys, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 898-914, April 2026.ABSTRACT This paper revisits the discussions on price indices during a period marked by theoretical advancements and practical challenges in measuring inflation. Index‐number theorists sought to improve accuracy, yet national statistical offices largely maintained established practices due to concerns over data availability, stability, and public trust.
Victor Cruz‐e‐Silva, Bert M. Balk
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