Evaluation of the resource utilization efficiency of university libraries using DEA techniques and a proposal of alternative evaluation variables

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 697-724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Younghee Noh
Keyword(s):  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Utilization Efficiency ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Resource Utilization Efficiency ◽  
Efficiency Rate ◽  
Percent Efficiency

PurposeThis paper seeks to rediscover the most suitable efficiency evaluation variables (input and output variables) for digital libraries and to employ the data envelopment analysis (DEA) model to measure the resource utilization efficiency of university libraries.Design/methodology/approachIn order to analyze and evaluate university library efficiency, the paper introduces the DEA‐CCR Model and the DEA‐BCC Model. Based on these research tools, the Technical Efficiency (CCR*BCC) was determined. First, a reference group was created with a 100 percent efficiency rate, then the factors contributing to inefficient DMUs were analyzed, and the difference in the efficiency rate compared according to the different governing bodies of the libraries. Finally, the difference of efficiency according to the introduction and rejection of electronic resources was analyzed. It was possible to measure the technical efficiency, pure‐technical efficiency, and scale efficiency.FindingsThe results showed that the efficiency of university libraries varied significantly according to whether or not electronic resources were included in the evaluation. In addition, the findings confirmed decision making units (DMUs) have a 100 percent efficiency rate and a low efficiency rate as well as proposed benchmarking DMUs for inefficient DMUs and a direction for future improvements.Originality/valueThe paper identifies that there was a significant difference in efficiency, according to the presence of electronic resources in university libraries.

scholarly journals Yield gap and resource utilization efficiency of three major food crops in the world – A review

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 349-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang-bing RONG ◽  
Kai-yuan GONG ◽  
Feng-ying DUAN ◽  
Shao-kun LI ◽  
Ming ZHAO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Utilization Efficiency ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Yield Gap ◽  
Major Food ◽  
The World ◽  
Resource Utilization Efficiency

Japanese surgical resource utilization in 2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 1013-1021
Author(s):  
Yoshinori Nakata ◽  
Yuichi Watanabe ◽  
Hiroto Narimatsu ◽  
Tatsuya Yoshimura ◽  
Hiroshi Otake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Electronic Medical Record System ◽  
Skin Incision ◽  
Efficiency Score ◽  
Academic Rank ◽  
Surgical Specialty ◽  
Record System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Decision Making Unit ◽  
The Difference

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine from the viewpoint of resource utilization the Japanese surgical payment system which was revised in April 2016. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected data from surgical records in the Teikyo University electronic medical record system from April 1 till September 30, 2016. The authors defined the decision-making unit as a surgeon with the highest academic rank in the surgery. Inputs were defined as the number of medical doctors who assisted surgery, and the time of operation from skin incision to closure. An output was defined as the surgical fee. The authors calculated each surgeon’s efficiency score using output-oriented Charnes–Cooper–Rhodes model of data envelopment analysis. The authors compared the efficiency scores of each surgical specialty using the Kruskal–Wallis and the Steel method. Findings The authors analyzed 2,558 surgical procedures performed by 109 surgeons. The difference in efficiency scores was significant (p = 0.000). The efficiency score of neurosurgery was significantly greater than obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, orthopedics, emergency surgery, urology, otolaryngology and plastic surgery (p<0.05). Originality/value The authors demonstrated that the surgeons’ efficiency was significantly different among their specialties. This suggests that the Japanese surgical reimbursement scales fail to reflect resource utilization despite the revision in 2016.

Collection building trend among the institutes of higher learning in India: a preferential race between print and electronic resources

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 119-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Pandita ◽  
Shivendra Singh
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Ranking List ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Electronic Documents ◽  
Institutes Of Technology ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
The University

Purpose The present study aims to assess the resource procurement preferences among the leading academic libraries of the institutes of higher learning across India. The study analyses the amount and percentage of budget spent by the institutions under study during the period 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 on the procurement of print and electronic resources in their libraries. The study also discusses about concerns with regard to the subscription of e-resources and the reasons for weaning interest among the Indian academicians towards the print resources. Design/methodology/approach By and large, the scope of the study is limited to institutes of higher learning across India, but reflects a great deal of relevance to the global higher education practices. The study has been undertaken on the 20 leading institutes each from Universities, Institutes of Management and Institutes of Technology in India, based on the ranking list released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, on 4 April 2016. Findings The electronic documents are the dominant forms of present day library procurements in India, with the print struggling to retain its readership. The Institutes of Engineering and Technology and Management have almost similar procurement preferences, spending almost three-fourth of their library budgets on the procurement of e-documents. On average, the University libraries in India have spent 43.54 per cent of their budget on the procurement of print resources and 56.46 per cent of their budget on the procurement of electronic resources during the period of study. Similarly, on average, each Institute of Engineering and Technology has spent 24.04 per cent of their library budget on the procurement of print documents and 75.96 per cent towards the procurement of electronic resources, whereas 27.51 per cent of the library budget by the Institutes of Management in India is being spent on the procurement of print resources and 72.49 per cent towards the procurement of electronic resources. Originality/value The study is original and is first of its kind, undertaken on three different category of institutions, based on the national ranking of the country.

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