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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsNetwork Data Envelopment Analysis Model for Estimating Efficiency and Productivity in UniversitiesMohammad Mahallati Rayeni, Faranak Hosseinzadeh SaljooghiProblem statement: The aim of this study was to compute disaggregate performance measures of universities. The traditional models for Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) type performance measurement are based on thinking about production as a "black box". Inputs are transformed in this box into outputs. One of the drawbacks of these models is the neglect of linking activities. Approach: Network DEA … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 11 · 23 Oct 2010 · 7,880 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUsing Wireless Networks and Internet of Things for Enhanced Monitoring of Students During Virtual ClassSulaiman Abdullah AlateyahThe entire educational model has undergone a significant change as a result of the Internet of Things (IoT)'s introduction to the educational sector. Universities have a significant chance to take advantage of the IoT technology in a variety of ways, including data collection and analysis to improve the educational experience, promote the achievement of learning objectives, and enhance overall school … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 6 · 15 Mar 2024 · 5,195 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGait Analysis Combining Sports Biomechanics and ImagingChao ZhuAiming at the problems of marker positioning error, soft tissue interference, and insufficient personalized modeling ability in traditional gait analysis, this study proposes a gait assessment method that integrates sports biomechanics and multimodal imaging analysis. Firstly, based on the public OU-ISIR gait database, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is used to extract the key gait features in the human silhouette … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 2 · 20 Jul 2026 · 850 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGovernment Expenditure and School Efficiency and Productivity Change: A Case of Public Primary Schools in KenyaMutinda Mutuku, Julius Korir, Dianah Ngui-MuchaiEducation management is a more labor intensive process previously measured by level of school enrolment and education quality with low or no concern on productivity and efficient resource utilization. Trends in increasing government allocation to education sector demonstrate a positive impact on enrolment, education quality and efficiency levels determined in the study. However, there was a gap on how government … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 17 Apr 2019 · 8,446 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFactor Affecting Technical Efficiency of Smallholder Rubber Farming in Northeast ThailandS. Poungchompu, S. ChantanopWith the increase of rubber production, Para rubber farmers in Northeastern Thailand have faced the limited physical and socio-economic conditions that have given rise to the improvement of technical efficiency. This study investigated the technical efficiency of Para rubber farmers. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to collect cross sectional data on 300 farmers. The data was analyzed using … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 2 · 24 Jun 2015 · 8,651 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractRECENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES OF ENERGY EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGSChiara BedonAccording to several studies (e.g., the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2014), the US Energy Information Administration (US EIA, 2014), warming of the climate system is unequivocal and mainly derives from greenhouse gas emissions due to human activities. Global Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels, for example, are estimated to be 29% higher in 2035 than they were … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 11 Sep 2014 · 8,497 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Water Demand Management by Monitoring the Technology Performance and the Water Use EfficiencyFraj ChemakProblem statement: Given the climate constraints and the limited resources, Tunisia has developed the irrigated sector in order to diversify the agricultural production and to meet the food needs of the population. Today the policy of water supply reaches its limits and the efforts should be turned to the management of the water demand. Within this context, this research aims … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 23 Apr 2012 · 7,161 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBanking Efficiency in Lebanon: An Empirical InvestigationMouataz Zreika, Nasser ElkanjProblem statement: The main goal behind this study is to identify whether banks are working at full efficiency or not and spot the changes in efficiency for banks operating in Lebanon after 2007 financial crisis. Approach: This study was conducted to examine the technical efficiency of 40 banks operating in Lebanon over the two sub-periods 2002-2006 and 2006-2009 using Data … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 12 Feb 2011 · 8,297 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDiesel Engine Convert to Port Injection CNG Engine Using Gaseous Injector Nozzle Multi Holes Geometries Improvement: A ReviewSemin, Abdul Rahim Ismail, Rosli Abu BakarThe objective of this study was to review the previous research in the development of gaseous fuel injector for port injection CNG engine converted from diesel engine. Problem statement: The regular development of internal combustion engines change direction to answer the two most important problems determining the development trends of engines technology and in particular, their combustion systems. They were … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Apr 2009 · 8,631 accessesView PDFCite