Slack-based directional distance function in the presence of bad outputs: theory and application to Vietnamese banking
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DOI: 10.1007/s00181-017-1232-7
Abstract: In this paper we extend the slack-based directional distance function introduced by Färe and Grosskopf (Eur J Oper Res 200(1):320–322, 2010) to measure efficiency in the presence of bad outputs and illustrate it through an… read more here.
Keywords: distance function; slack based; directional distance; based directional ... See more keywords
On selecting directions for directional distance functions in a non-parametric framework: a review
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DOI: 10.1007/s10479-017-2423-5
Abstract: Directional distance function (DDF) has been a commonly used technique for estimating efficiency and productivity over the past two decades, and the directional vector is usually predetermined in the applications of DDF. The most critical… read more here.
Keywords: review; selecting directions; directional distance; direction ... See more keywords
Enumeration algorithms for FDH directional distance functions under different returns to scale assumptions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10479-018-2791-5
Abstract: Computing directional distance functions for a free disposal hull (FDH) technology in general requires solving nonlinear mixed integer programs. Cherchye et al. (J Product Anal 15(3):201–215, 2001) provide an enumeration algorithm for the FDH directional… read more here.
Keywords: directional distance; enumeration algorithms; fdh directional; returns scale ... See more keywords
Efficiency evaluation of thermal power plants in China based on the weighted Russell directional distance method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.03.078
Abstract: Abstract China has the largest thermal power installed capacity worldwide, which has caused severe greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce the emissions and facilitate the development of energy savings and emission abatement, it is imperative to… read more here.
Keywords: efficiency; weighted russell; directional distance; power ... See more keywords
The socio-economic planning of a community nurses programme in mountain areas: A Directional Distance Function approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seps.2019.100770
Abstract: Abstract This manuscript focuses on the sustainability of a European Union project, funded by the Alpine Space Programme. This project aims to develop an innovative care model based on community nurses to support municipalities in… read more here.
Keywords: distance function; directional distance; community nurses; socio economic ... See more keywords
Directional distance function DEA estimators for evaluating efficiency gains from possible mergers and acquisitions
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DOI: 10.1080/01605682.2021.1907243
Abstract: A modified generalised directional distance function data envelopment analysis model is introduced into the smoothed bootstrap context. The new model handles asymmetrically desirable and undesirabl... read more here.
Keywords: distance function; function dea; directional distance; dea estimators ... See more keywords
Performance Ranking Method Based on Superefficiency with Directional Distance Function in DEA
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/2458343
Abstract: In data envelopment analysis (DEA) methodology, superefficiency models eliminate the DMU to be evaluated from the production possibility set (PPS) to investigate whether its performance is superefficient. However, the infeasibility has been found in the… read more here.
Keywords: directional distance; dea; ranking method; performance ... See more keywords
Directional Distance Function Technical Efficiency of Chili Production in Thailand
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DOI: 10.3390/su13020741
Abstract: To overcome the challenging food safety and security problem, in 2003, the Thai government initiated ‘Good Agricultural Practices’ (GAP) technology. This paper used a sample of 107 small chili farms from the Chiyaphoom province for… read more here.
Keywords: gap farms; gap; chili; directional distance ... See more keywords