Use of efficiency measures as a proxy for performance to test the market structureconduct-performance (SCP) hypothesis is explored. Utilizing Battese and Coelli specification, we estimate stochastic frontier production function and SCP equations with output and efficiency measures as endogenous variables. An empirical application to U.S. trucking carries over the period 1994-2003 with emphasis ...

Wearable computing promises to gain efficiency improvements in industrial applications due to augmentation of the device as well as improved interaction between the user and the device. In this paper, we present the results of a study with focus on utilization of wearable computing in industrial service applications. Our study consisted of a preliminary market scan with regard to wearable compu...

The paper highlights use of the economic efficiency principles group during construction and architectural planning vertical farms. Even though farming is a more efficient sustainable approach to agro-industry than convenient farming, this method requires significant capital for building operation. To overcome these shortcomings, describes methods implementing project solutions that can increas...

As we enter the post-pandemic period, United Nations' first priority related to sustainable development is facilitate a green transition, whereby “investments must accelerate decarbonization of all aspects our economy.” A 2009 study conducted by The Rocky Mountain Institute stated that “The role energy efficiency has historically played in US generally under appreciated. If productivity had rem...

The expansion of industrial agriculture is a primary driver of tropical forest loss (Kartodihardjo and Supriono, 2000; Abdullah and Nakagoshi, 2008; Sodhi et al., 2010). Tropical forests harbor high levels of terrestrial biodiversity and are the principal habitat for apes in Africa and Asia (Junker et al., 2012). Numerous agro-industrial crops are found in ape ranges, including oil palm, peanut...

Micro minerals have a great impact on animal's reproductive physiology and its imbalance causes various problems leading to lowered reproductive efficiency and resultant monetary loss to the dairy industry. Adequate micro minerals supplementation is required as most of the roughages, greens, concentrates and even most of commercial feeds available to Indian market are deficient in trace mineral...

The expansion of industrial agriculture is a primary driver of tropical forest loss (Kartodihardjo and Supriono, 2000; Abdullah and Nakagoshi, 2008; Sodhi et al., 2010). Tropical forests harbor high levels of terrestrial biodiversity and are the principal habitat for apes in Africa and Asia (Junker et al., 2012). Numerous agro-industrial crops are found in ape ranges, including oil palm, peanut...

Microbial biotechnology is defined as any technological application that uses microbiological systems, microbial organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use (Okafor 2007). Current agricultural and industrial practices have led to the generation of large amounts of various low-value or negative cost crude wastes, which are difficult to treat and va...

the paper examines industrial concentration in iranian food products and beverages industries using firm level data aggregated to the 4-digit isic industry level between 2002 and 2004. based on different concentration indices the average level of concentration has increased slightly for the period of study. the empirical results show that increase in the level of concentration is more likely in...

Nowadays Russia is actively developing economic cooperation with the African continent states. The article presents an analysis of trade and relations between Egypt. Arab Republic Egypt a strategic partner in mutual agricultural products food North Africa Middle East. country major importer promising market for increasing supply from Russia. authors analyze: dynamics turnover raw materials two ...