The read range of UHF mobile readers can be extended by a booster for mobile RFID readers (BoMR). But in an environment where multiple BoMRs are installed, the read success rate may be decreased due to signal interference. This paper proposes three arbitration methods based on interference estimation with the purpose of enhancing the read success rate. A central arbitration server manages globa...

this study examined the knowledge and perception of farmers regarding privatization and commercialization of agricultural extension services in delta state, nigeria. a sample size of 90 farmers in contact with extension agents was randomly selected for the study. data for the study was collected through the use of a validated structured interview schedule. both descriptive and inferential stati...

Arbitration is frequently utilized to settle disputes. Much research has focused on the properties of final-offer arbitration (FOA) relative to conventional arbitration. Both mechanisms should encourage settlement in standard environments, but previous empirical work finds that impasses remain common. A modification of FOA, amended final-offer arbitration (AFOA), has been proposed as an alterna...

Recent evidence on the savings from private production of local public services has become increasingly ambiguous. Here we specify and estimate a model to explain municipal costs for solid waste collection. As we find no effect of the mode of production on costs, we put forward two hypotheses. First, progressive concentration and decreases in bidding competition may come to outweigh gains from ...

In this study a directional output distance function which incorporates both desirable and undesirable output is employed to investigate the impact of privatization experienced by the Taiwan Motor Transport Company (TMTC). For the first time, we measure efficiency changes before and after privatization while treating transport risk as a joint but undesirable output. The empirical results demons...

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) has been promoted for quickly and conveniently resolving claims using online "drive-thru" processes instead of more costly and time-consuming face-to-face meetings and hearings. Most commentators have nonetheless focused mainly on non-binding or automated bidding processes, perhaps due in part to fairness concerns associated with off-line arbitration. This Articl...

Until recently few jurisdictions have allowed arbitration of family law disputes, considering such arbitration to be contrary to public policy. But policies favouring private ordering, combined with pressures on family courts have encouraged reconsideration of the policy issues. This is notably true in common law jurisdictions. Similar developments in civil law jurisdictions are inhibited by th...