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Estimation of semiparametric stochastic frontiers under shape constraints with application to pollution generating technologies [PDF]

A number of studies have explored the semi- and nonparametric estimation of stochastic frontier models by using kernel regression or other nonparametric smoothing techniques. In contrast to popular deterministic nonparametric estimators, these approaches
Kortelainen, Mika
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The Technical Efficiency of UK Airports [PDF]

In this paper, the innovative random stochastic frontier model is used to estimate the technical efficiency of UK airports. These airports are ranked according to their total productivity for the period 2000-2005 and homogenous and heterogeneous ...
Carlos Pestana Barros
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Impact of Cattaneo–Christov Heat and Mass Flux on MHD Hybrid Nanofluid Flow Over an Extending Surface With Convective and Mass Flux Effects

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the flow of a magnetized hybrid nanofluid over a permeable stretching surface. The mass and thermal transport within the system is regulated using the Cattaneo–Christov flux theory. The fluid is additionally subjected to thermophoresis, chemical reaction, Brownian motion, and activation energy effects.
Ebrahem A. Algehyne, Abdul Bariq, Mounirah Areshi, Fahad Maqbul Alamrani, Zehba Raizah, Izharul Haq, Anwar Saeed   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficiency and economic performance of honey producers in southwest Nigeria: a comprehensive empirical analysis. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Ijigbade JO, Toluwase SOW, Agbede TM, Adetarami O, Ilemobayo OO, Imoru A.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Technical Efficiency, Farm Size and Tropical Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazonian Forest [PDF]

This paper analyses the impact of farm productivity as well as farm size on deforestation in Brazil. A two step econometric approach is adopted. A bootstrapped translog stochastic frontier that is a posteriori checked for functional consistency is used ...
Sébastien Marchand
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Prospecting of Architectural Features Using LiDAR‐UAV Technology, Deep Neural Networks and Visualization Techniques: A Case Study in Kuélap and Cambolín (NW Peru)

Archaeological Prospection, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT High‐resolution and accurate synoptic images of terrestrial topography, even in densely forested areas, have proven valuable for archaeology by enabling the identification and characterization of relief patterns associated with ancient human activities. This study presents a novel approach that integrates digital terrain models (DTMs) obtained
Jhon A. Zabaleta‐Santisteban, Rolando Salas López, Angel J. Medina‐Medina, Katerin M. Tuesta‐Trauco, Abner S. Rivera‐Fernandez, Nerci M. Noriega‐Salazar, José A. Sánchez‐Vega, Teodoro B. Silva‐Melendez, Marlen A. Grandez‐Alberca, Jhonsy O. Silva‐López, Nilton B. Rojas‐Briceño, Manuel Oliva‐Cruz, Alexander Cotrina‐Sanchez, Elgar Barboza   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic multi‐objective optimisation of complex networks based on evolutionary computation

IET Networks, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract As the problems concerning the number of information to be optimised is increasing, the optimisation level is getting higher, the target information is more diversified, and the algorithms are becoming more complex; the traditional algorithms such as particle swarm and differential evolution are far from being able to deal with this situation ...
Linfeng Huang
wiley   +1 more source

Technical efficiency of sub-district level hospitals in Bangladesh: a comparative frontier analysis. [PDF]

Health Econ Rev
Hasan MZ, Webb EJ, Nikolova S, Tisha KI, Quayyum Z, Ensor T.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Risk‐aware safe reinforcement learning for control of stochastic linear systems

Asian Journal of Control, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper presents a risk‐aware safe reinforcement learning (RL) control design for stochastic discrete‐time linear systems. Rather than using a safety certifier to myopically intervene with the RL controller, a risk‐informed safe controller is also learned besides the RL controller, and the RL and safe controllers are combined together ...
Babak Esmaeili, Nariman Niknejad, Hamidreza Modares   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of biosecurity strategies on technical efficiency of egg production in Bono Region of Ghana. [PDF]

Poult Sci
Ayertey D, Asem FE, Okyere CY, Enahoro D.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source