scholarly journals Evaluation of Airlines Performance Using an Integrated Critic and Codas Methodology: The Case of Star Alliance Member Airlines

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-99
Author(s):  
Kiraci Kasim ◽  
Bakir Mahmut
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Airline Industry ◽  
Financial Indicators ◽  
Intense Competition ◽  
Specific Performance ◽  
The Stability

AbstractIn the airline industry where intense competition has taken place, performance evaluation is vital for airlines to achieve their goals and to gain a competitive advantage. This study aims to evaluate the performance of airlines based on the role of performance evaluation in the airline industry. For this purpose, twelve FSCs (Full-Service Carriers) were evaluated based on financial and airline-specific performance indicators for the 2015-2017 period. While the sample consisted of Star Alliance member airlines, an integrated CRITIC and CODAS methodology was proposed in the study. In addition, a sensitivity analysis was performed after the application to examine the accuracy and the stability of the results. The results of the study reveal that financial indicators have a higher impact on performance compared to operational indicators. Moreover, Singapore Airline (SIA) is the best airline regardless of T change.

scholarly journals Identify the Appropriate Key Performance Indicators for Evaluating the Performance of Construction Companies in Iraq

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.20) ◽  
pp. 459
Author(s):  
Ali S. Tofan ◽  
Hatem K. Breesam
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Current Method ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Financial Indicators ◽  
Work Efficiency ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Construction Market ◽  
The World ◽  
Comprehensive Framework

After 2003, Iraqi market has been opened in front of the world. Many of international companies have entered to the Iraqi construction market. This has led to high competition between construction companies, especially the governmental companies under the Ministry of Construction and Housing. Competition has put a strong pressure on the construction companies to continuously improve their performance. There has been a lot of research for measuring performance at the project's level, but there is a clear lack of research on the performance measurement at the companies' level. The current method of performance evaluation is relying solely on financial indicators, which cannot be the only factor for evaluating performance. Other indicators such as customer's satisfaction, work efficiency, effective planning, etc. have become of great importance to the company success. The research aims are to identify the appropriate set of key performance indicators to measure the performance of construction companies in Iraq. A questionnaire forms have been distributed which includes main performance indicators that derived from the previous studies which affect the construction companies. in conclusion, 10 KPIs selected for the construction companies that can be the start point to make a comprehensive framework for the construction companies in Iraq.  

Phosphine Ligand Hemilability as a Route Towards Robust and Efficient Hydrogenation with Mn(I) Complexes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjun Yang ◽  
Ivan Yu. Chernyshov ◽  
Robin K. A. van Schendel ◽  
Manuela Weber ◽  
Christian Müller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Noble Metal ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Catalyst Activation ◽  
Hydrogenation Catalysts ◽  
General Utility ◽  
Coordination Behavior ◽  
Hydrogenation Catalysis ◽  
The Stability

<div>The foremost requirement for any catalyst to be</div><div>implemented in practice is its efficiency and stability. This</div><div>requirement is particularly valid for manganese hydrogenation catalysts representing more sustainable alternatives to conventional noble metal-based systems. Herein, we report a highly efficient Mn(I)-CNP pre-catalyst featuring phosphine arm hemilability, which gives rise to the excellent productivity (TOF° up to 41 000 h-1) and outstanding stability (TON up to 200 000) in hydrogenation catalysis. This system enables near-quantitative hydrogenation of ketones, imines, aldehydes, and esters at the catalyst loadings as low as 5-200 ppm. Our analysis points to the crucial role of the phosphine hemilability for the catalyst activation step and the stability of the reactive species under the catalytic conditions. Unprecedented in</div><div>manganese hydrogenation catalysis, this unusual coordination behavior might have general utility for improving catalysis by Mn complexes and bringing them yet another competitive advantage.</div>

scholarly journals Why a New Name? The Role of Asset Characteristics and Broad Market Trends in Predicting Brand Affiliation Change in Hotels

2020 ◽  
pp. 193896552092464
Author(s):  
Isabella Blengini ◽  
Prashant Das
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Private Information ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Hazard Models ◽  
New Name ◽  
Age Class ◽  
Industry Performance ◽  
Critical Choice ◽  
Market Trends

Brand affiliation is a critical choice in the hotel business. The decision to change brand (i.e., “rebranding”) may be determined by asset-level private information as well as publicly known information related to the property. In this article, we focus on nonprivate information, such as property features as well as market and industry performance indicators. Using the semiparametric and parametric hazard models, we show that variables such as hotels’ past record of affiliation changes, age, class, type, and location help predict the likelihood of rebranding. This analysis should increase the ability of industry practitioners to define rebranding risk and to use it as a competitive advantage.

scholarly journals The Role of Benchmarking in Achieving Competitive Advantage of Egyptian Education Faculties Programs

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Magdy Abd Elrhman Abdallah Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Suggested Model ◽  
Education Foundations ◽  
Complementary Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
And Performance

The study aimed to identify the concept and types of benchmarking, and to determine the Justifications of choosing benchmarking approach in order to achieve the competitive advantage for Egyptian Education Faculties programs, and also determine the performance indicators for Egyptian Education Foundations programs that can be used when benchmarking with the corresponding programs. The study depended on the descriptive research approach in achieving its objectives and answering its various questions and manipulating its different approaches. The study constructed a suggested model that can be used when benchmarking to Egyptian Education Faculties Programs with its distinct corresponding Programs. The study also showed the complementary relationship between benchmarking and performance indicators and their role in diagnosing an aspect of the competitive reality in the Egyptian Education Faculties programs.   Received: 18 February 2021 / Accepted: 15 April 2021 / Published: 17 May 2021

Phosphine Ligand Hemilability as a Route Towards Robust and Efficient Hydrogenation with Mn(I) Complexes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjun Yang ◽  
Ivan Yu. Chernyshov ◽  
Robin K. A. van Schendel ◽  
Manuela Weber ◽  
Christian Müller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Noble Metal ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Catalyst Activation ◽  
Hydrogenation Catalysts ◽  
General Utility ◽  
Coordination Behavior ◽  
Hydrogenation Catalysis ◽  
The Stability

<div>The foremost requirement for any catalyst to be</div><div>implemented in practice is its efficiency and stability. This</div><div>requirement is particularly valid for manganese hydrogenation catalysts representing more sustainable alternatives to conventional noble metal-based systems. Herein, we report a highly efficient Mn(I)-CNP pre-catalyst featuring phosphine arm hemilability, which gives rise to the excellent productivity (TOF° up to 41 000 h-1) and outstanding stability (TON up to 200 000) in hydrogenation catalysis. This system enables near-quantitative hydrogenation of ketones, imines, aldehydes, and esters at the catalyst loadings as low as 5-200 ppm. Our analysis points to the crucial role of the phosphine hemilability for the catalyst activation step and the stability of the reactive species under the catalytic conditions. Unprecedented in</div><div>manganese hydrogenation catalysis, this unusual coordination behavior might have general utility for improving catalysis by Mn complexes and bringing them yet another competitive advantage.</div>

scholarly journals Business development & feasibility study of small-scale powdered coffee agroindustry

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-06
Author(s):  
Indra Kesuma ◽  
Rusdan ◽  
M. Machrus ◽  
Andi Thahir
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Business Units ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Break Even Point ◽  
Role Of The Government ◽  
Ground Coffee

Purpose of Study: This study aims to analyze the level of visibility of low-scale ground coffee agro-industry and determine the role of the government in the development of low-scale ground coffee agro-industry. Methodology: This research was conducted using a low-scale survey agro-industry method which was applied to a ground coffee centre in one of the provinces in Indonesia. The number of samples is seven low-scale coffee business units. Data analysis used is financial analysis (NPV, IRR, Net B/C ratio, and Payback Period), Break-Even Point analysis, and sensitivity analysis. Results: The results showed that the low-scale ground coffee agro-industry was profitable and looked to be continued (IRR 99%, NPV 27,883,981.46 to 16,076,282,505.24 and Net B/C of 1.02 to 1.32), the sensitivity analysis showed that the cost of production to the scale of costs decreased, namely the decline in production below 20%. Application: The creativity of producers in the marketing of processed coffee products and innovation of flavour variants is important for consumer attractiveness in maintaining the stability of agro-industry income. Novelty: As for the role of the government, the seven production units have received guidance, counselling, and training.

scholarly journals Potential Role of MicroRNA-210 as Biomarker in Human Cancers Detection: A Meta-Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiongjiong Lu ◽  
Feng Xie ◽  
Li Geng ◽  
Weifeng Shen ◽  
Chengjun Sui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Minimal Change ◽  
Human Cancers ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Individual Differentiation

We conducted this meta-analysis aimed to evaluate diagnostic accuracy of miR-210 in human cancers. A total of 673 cancer patients and 606 cancer-free individuals from 13 studies were contained in this meta-analysis. The overall diagnostic results in our study showed that the pooled sensitivity was 0.70, specificity was 0.76, and the AUC was 0.80. In addition, the PLR and NLR were 2.9 and 0.39, with DOR of 8. After the outliner exclusion detected by sensitivity analysis, these parameters had minimal change, which confirmed the stability of our work. The results in our studies showed that the miR-210 assay yielded relatively moderate accuracy in cancer patients and cancer-free individual differentiation. More basic researches are needed to highlight its role as supplement in clinical treatment.

scholarly journals Qualitative and Sensitivity Analysis of the Effect of Electronic Cigarettes on Smoking Cessation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae Hun Jung ◽  
Anna Park ◽  
Il Hyo Jung
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Reproduction Number ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Parameter Estimations ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Basic Reproduction Number

Recently, the role of the electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in a way to reduce smoking is increasing. E-cigarettes are a device that delivers only the nicotine, and its use is considered less harmful to health compared with tobacco cigarettes. Smokers frequently make use of e-cigarettes as one of the nonsmoking aid devices. In this work, we propose a mathematical model to analyze the effect of e-cigarettes on smoking cessation. The stability and the bifurcation of the model have been discussed. The parameter estimations from the observed data are drawn, and using the parameters, a reasonable smoking model has been designed. Moreover, by considering the sensitivity results depending on the basic reproduction numberR0, the effective strategies that reduce the smokers are investigated. Numerical simulations of the model show that e-cigarettes may somewhat diminish the numbers of smokers, but it does not reduce the number of quitters ultimately.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS: APPROACHES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

2018 ◽  
pp. 291
Author(s):  
Ksenija Denčić-Mihajlov ◽  
Stefan Zeranski
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Selection Of

Rapidly changing and complex business environment requires from enterprises to cautiously develop their business strategies in order to achieve and maintain competitive advantage over the long term. With the awareness of importance of environmental consequences and sustainability, market value is no longer determined by single financial performance indicators. The sustainability framework which encompasses economic, environmental and social performances has rather received an international attention of both corporate and financial sector. Even though it is generally accepted that the adoption of sustainability ratios is a most adequate and effective way for sustainability performances’ assessment, both the creation/selection of sustainability ratios and their implementation and analysis have been still examined at national and corporate levels. Most companies have adopted the internationally recognized performance evaluation systems (such as Global Reporting Initiative or United Nations Global Compact). Still, there is increasing number of companies that apply self-developed sustainable performance evaluation methodologies. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the development and application of the performance indicators of sustainable management with the aim to offer suggestions for selection of sustainability ratios which application should increase the effectiveness of controlling and decision-making process and would lead to long term competitive advantage.

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