AGGREGATION ISSUES IN THE ESTIMATION OF MALMQUIST PRODUCTIVITY MEASURES [PDF]
The paper contributes by demonstrating the sensitivity of nonparametric programming productivity measures to the choice of model –time series versus panel models of Malmquist productivity, and to various levels of commodity aggregation compared to the ...
Shaik, Saleem
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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan +2 more
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Resource use efficiency of US electricity generating plants during the SO2 trading regime: A distance function approach. [PDF]
This paper measures resource use efficiency of electricity generating plants in the United States under the SO2 trading regime. Resource use efficiency is defined as the product of technical efficiency and environmental efficiency, where the latter is ...
Gupta, Sreekant, Kumar, Surender
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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.Abstract Purpose To compare quadriceps tendon (QT) and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts regarding isometric thigh muscle strength, surface electromyography (sEMG) activity and clinical outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Benjamin Forquignon +8 more
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Costs of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Case Study of India’s Power Generation Sector [PDF]
If India were to participate in any international effort towards mitigating CO2 emissions, the power sector which is one of the largest emitters of CO2 in the country would be required to play a major role.
Manish Gupta
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Green sustainability assessment and efficiency improvement study of international oil and gas companies: Based on data envelopment analysis. [PDF]
HeliyonWang Z, Fan Z.
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Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Surprise marketing, characterized by unexpected tactics such as blind boxes and spontaneous discounts, captivates consumers by sparking curiosity and participation. Despite increasing industry use, scholarly research remains fragmented and limited.
Xin‐Jean Lim +2 more
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Loneliness, Family Devotion, Care Provision, and Gendered Façades Among Black Older Adults in Canada: A Narrative Qualitative Study. [PDF]
Res AgingOjembe BU +4 more
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mLife, EarlyView.Abstract Biological nitrogen fixation in symbiotic diazotrophs is subject to oxygen regulation by an oxygen‐sensing FixLJ two‐component system under micro‐oxic conditions. However, it remains unclear whether this mechanism is conserved in free‐living diazotrophs.
Lingwei Cui +6 more
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Does the Kyoto Protocol Agreement matters? An environmental efficiency analysis [PDF]
This paper uses both conditional and unconditional Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) models in order to determine different environmental efficiency levels for a sample of 110 countries in 2007.
Halkos, George, Tzeremes, Nickolaos
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