A new algorithm for classification of DMUs to efficient and inefficient units in data envelopment analysis is presented. This algorithm uses the non-Archimedean Charnes-Cooper-Rhodes[1] (CCR) model. Also, it applies an assurance value for the non-Archimedean                          using only simple computations on inputs and outputs of DMUs (see [18]). The convergence and efficiency of the ne...

This paper reports the results of an exploratory field experiment in Singapore that assessed the values of two types of privacy assurance: privacy statements and privacy seals. We collaborated with a local firm to host the experiment on its Rajiv Sabherwal was the accepting senior editor for this paper. Jeff Smith was the associate editor. Mary J. Culnan served as a reviewer. The second reviewe...

The role of non-Archimedean  in the DEA models has been clarified, so that the associatedlinear programs can be infeasible (for the multiplier side) and unbounded (for theenvelopment side) with an unsuitable choice of  . This paper shows that the overallassurance interval for  in DEA models is unique by the concept of extreme directions. Also,it presents an assurance value for  using only s...

background: there is an international emphasis on providing timely and high quality data to monitor progress of countries toward millennium development goals. iran’s multiple indicator demographic and health survey (irmidhs) aimed to provide valid information on population and health outcomes to monitor progress in achieving national priorities and health programs and to assist policy makers to...

In this paper we present an approach to optimize the cost of software quality assurance. It points out, how to optimize the investment into various software quality assurance techniques and software quality. The expected and reliable development of high quality software regularly becomes a major problem due to late removal of defect. The detection and removal of defect is a software inspection ...

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This paper discusses the Value project, which assessed the value to clinical decision-making of information supplied by National Health Service (NHS) library and information services. The project not only showed how health libraries in the United Kingdom help clinicians in decision-making but also provided quality assurance guidelines for these libraries to help make their information services ...