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Resumen En las últimas décadas, las universidades de Iberoamérica han introducido nuevos esquemas de evaluación de calidad y rendición de cuentas, inspirados en el modelo de la nueva gestión pública (NGP). En este contexto, la eficiencia en el reparto de los fondos públicos y la obtención del máximo rendimiento posible son una prioridad. Así, medir la eficiencia en el sector público, y específicamente en la educación superior, se ha convertido en un desafío para la ciencia contable. El objetivo de este trabajo es una propuesta para el cálculo de índices de eficiencia con modelos de análisis envolvente de datos (DEA), introduciendo un paso previo a través del análisis de correlación canónica (ACC). A través de esta técnica se pretende mejorar la capacidad de discriminación y superar la monodimensionalidad y falta de confiabilidad en la representatividad de las variables input y output elegidas. El estudio se aplicó en las universidades públicas de Colombia y España durante los años 2015 y 2016. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran la conveniencia de aplicar este paso preliminar en el análisis multivariante. Con ello, se refuerza la necesidad de explorar metodologías más rigurosas en etapas previas y posteriores al cálculo de los índices de eficiencia, que permitan generar confianza, a efectos de ser utilizados en la formulación de políticas y gestión de recursos para el sector.
Resumo Nas últimas décadas, as universidades iberoamericanas introduziram novos esquemas de avaliação e prestação de contas, inspirados no modelo da Nova Gestão Pública (NGP). Nesse contexto, a eficiência na distribuição de recursos públicos e a obtenção do máximo retorno possível são uma prioridade. Assim, medir a eficiência no setor público, e especificamente no ensino superior, tornou-se um desafio para a ciência contábil. O objetivo deste trabalho é uma proposta para o cálculo de índices de eficiência com os modelos DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis), introduzindo uma etapa anterior da Análise de Correlação Canônica (ACC). O objetivo dessa técnica é melhorar a capacidade de discriminação e superar a monodimensionalidade e a falta de confiabilidade no quão representativas são as variáveis de entrada e saída escolhidas. O estudo é aplicado nas universidades públicas da Colômbia e Espanha durante os anos de 2015 e 2016. Os resultados obtidos demonstram a conveniência de aplicar esta etapa preliminar na análise multivariada. Isso reforça a necessidade de explorar metodologias mais rigorosas nas etapas antes e depois do cálculo dos índices de eficiência, os quais gerarão confiança, para serem utilizados na formulação de políticas e gestão de recursos para o setor.
Abstract In recent decades, Iberoamerican universities have introduced new quality assessment and accountability schemes, inspired by the New Public Management (NGP) model. In this context, efficiency in the distribution of public funds and obtaining the maximum possible return are a priority. Thus, measuring efficiency in the public sector, and specifically in higher education, has become a challenge for accounting science. The objective of this work is a proposal to calculate efficiency indices with Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) models, introducing a previous step through the Analysis of Canonical Correlation (ACC). Using this technique, the aim is to improve discrimination capacity and overcome monodimensionality and lack of reliability in the representativeness of the chosen input and output variables. The study is applied in the public universities of Colombia and Spain during the years 2015 and 2016. The results obtained demonstrate the convenience of applying this preliminary step in the multivariate analysis. This reinforces the need to explore more rigorous methodologies in stages before and after the calculation of the efficiency indices. This practice increases confidence when using the indices to formulate policies and manage resources for the sector.
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Universities , Public Sector , Efficiency , Spain , ColombiaABSTRACT
Abstract Using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), seven public ports in Brazil that trade soybeans had their environmental management assessed. Data regarding the management of sewage, solid waste, and of the presence of synanthropic fauna in public ports was used along with the port environmental index created by ANTAQ in the analysis. The results show that the quality of the environmental management needs to be addressed, so the efficiency of the system can be reached, and that DEA can be a useful tool.
Resumen Se evaluaron siete puertos públicos brasileños de embarque de soja en cuanto a su gestión ambiental usando el análisis por envoltura de datos (DEA). Para el análisis, los datos referentes a la gestión de efluentes líquidos, residuos sólidos, y presencia de fauna sinantrópica en esos puertos se utilizaron en conjunto con el Índice de Desempeño Ambiental de la ANTAQ (Agencia Nacional de Transportes Acuáticos). Los resultados muestran que la calidad de la gestión ambiental debe abordarse para que el sistema sea eficiente en su totalidad, y para ello, el DEA puede ser una herramienta útil.
Resumo Sete portos públicos brasileiros que movimentam soja foram avaliados quanto a sua gestão ambiental usando-se Análise por Envelopamento de Dados (DEA). Para a análise, os dados referentes ao gerenciamento de efluentes líquidos, resíduos sólidos, e presença de fauna sinantrópica nesses portos foram utilizados em conjunto com o Índice de Desempenho Ambiental da ANTAQ. Os resultados mostram que a qualidade da gestão ambiental precisa ser abordada para que o sistema seja eficiente como um todo, e para isso, DEA pode ser uma ferramenta útil.
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Glycine max , Transportation , Harbor Sanitation , Environmental PerformanceABSTRACT
RESUMEN Este artículo analiza la eficiencia y los cambios productivos en la cobertura de las 32 instituciones de educación superior colombianas pertenecientes al Sistema de Universidades Estatales durante el periodo 2003-2012. Para tal fin, se empleó el análisis envolvente de datos y el índice de productividad de Malmquist para analizar los datos sobre matrícula de pregrado y posgrado, número docentes de tiempo completo, gasto en personal administrativo y recursos financieros y físicos. Los resultados muestran que, aproximadamente, todas las instituciones evaluadas obtienen eficiencias por encima de 70 % y crecimientos promedios de su productividad a una tasa aproximada de 9 %. Sin embargo, se observan profundas diferencias entre los desempeños interregionales, sobre todo entre la región andina y la región caribe.
ABSTRACT This article analyzes the efficiency and the productive changes in the coverage of the 32 Colombian Higher Education Institutions belonging to the System of State Universities (SUE), during the period 2003-2012. Data Envelopment Analysis and the Malmquist Productivity Index were used to analyze data on students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, number of full-time teachers, administrative expenses, and financial and infrastructure resources. The results show that, on average, all the institutions of higher education obtained efficiencies above 70%, as well as increases in their productivity at an average rate of 9%. However, it was observed deep differences between the regions of Colombia, especially the central region and the north of Colombia.
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Humans , Education , Students , EfficiencyABSTRACT
Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method is used to evaluate the efficiency of 41 tertiary hospitals in 2015 in Beijing.The possible causes of non-DEA effective hospitals are analyzed,and the direction and measures of non-DEA effective hospitals to promote scientific research efficiency are put forward.
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Objective. To evaluate technical efficiency and potential presence of scale and scope economies in Mexican private medical units (PMU) that will improve management decisions. Materials and methods. We used data envelopment analysis methods with inputs and outputs for 2 105 Mexican PMU published in 2010 by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía from the "Estadística de Unidades Médicas Privadas con Servicio de Hospitalización (PEC-6-20-A)" questionnaire. Results. The application of the models used in the paper found that there is a marginal presence of economies of scale and scope in Mexican PMU. Conclusions. PMU in Mexico must focus to deliver their services on a diversified structure to achieve technical efficiency.
Objetivo. Evaluar la eficiencia técnica y la presencia de potenciales economías de escala y alcance en unidades médicas privadas (UMP) mexicanas, de forma que sea posible establecer planes para la mejora de su gestión. Material y métodos. Se utilizó el método de Análisis Envolvente de Datos con información de insumos y productos para 2 105 UMP del año 2010 publicada por el Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía a través del cuestionario denominado "Estadística de Unidades Médicas Privadas con Servicio de Hospitalización (PEC-6-20-A)". Resultados. La aplicación de los modelos encuentra una presencia marginal de economías de escala y alcance en las UMP mexicanas. Conclusiones. La operación de las UMP en México debe enfocarse a prestar servicios bajo un modelo diversificado para alcanzar mejores niveles de eficiencia técnica.
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Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Atrial Natriuretic Factor/blood , Nerve Tissue Proteins/blood , Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/diagnosis , Biomarkers/blood , Cardiac Catheterization , Cross-Sectional Studies , Peptide Fragments/blood , Predictive Value of Tests , Protein Precursors/bloodABSTRACT
Objective To analyze the optimal scales of secondary public hospitals so as to optimize the expansion of public hospitals.Methods Forty-six secondary public general hospitals in Beijing were selected as the sample,with input and output indicators pinpointed,for analysis of the status of economic return to scale of such hospitals from 1996 to 2012,and identification of inflexion points of the returns to scale.These efforts will help find an optimal scale of such hospitals.Resalts The period from 1996 to 2012 found the general effectiveness of such hospitals in a decline.In 2012,only 4 of the 46 hospitals were in DEA effectiveness status,and the other 42 hospitals were not; Forty-three inflexion points were identified.This study found that the strict control standards for secondary public general hospitals in Beijing were 298 beds and 585 staffs; the flexible control standards were 421 beds and 807 staffs.Conclclsion The optimal scales for secondary public hospitals were drown from the analysis,for references of other regions in China.The hospitals should prioritize resources efficiency instead of scale expansion.
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Object To establish and apply an evaluation method based on DEA in NSFC project performance evaluation. Methods Based on the analysis of NSFC projects in Peking University People's Hospital,this paper determined the evaluation index system of NSFC projects.The outputoriented DEA was selected and applied in the performance evaluation.Results We figures out the DEA ratio of every NSFC project with the established method in the program of DEAP Version 2.1.Conclusion The method based on DEA can reflect the performance of NSFC projects,and the evaluation results can provide project managers and the management department of NSFC with evidences and references to make polices for project management.
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This study was performed to suggest a new efficiency measurement indicator is necessary for evaluating management efficiency of food service operations in contract-managed foodservice companies, to distinguish efficient food service providers and inefficient ones by measuring comparative efficiency among food service operations, and to provide guidance for effective management through showing benchmarking targets for improving inefficient food service providers. The subjects of this study were the 93 B&I foodservice Operations of a domestic contract food service company. The analysis was conducted using CCR model in DEA model. A software, 'Frontier analyst', was used for the analysis. Based on the results derived from comparison of efficiency evaluation classified by providers with use of DEA, it was possible to identify efficient food providers and inefficient providers, and subsequently provide benchmarking guidelines for improvement of the inefficient groups. In analyzing the differences between the results of DEA efficiency evaluation by detailed operation status of food service providers, there was significant difference of efficiency outcomes in terms of contract types, while there was no significant difference in terms of business condition.