Background In this paper, we propose a novel model that allows us to understand the effect of hospital readmis- sions on technology and costs. To do this, we consider that hospitals may experience heterogeneous discharges: on the one hand, discharges corresponding to patients who have completed...

China's primary healthcare (PHC) system, together with rural healthcare services, remains the Achilles' heel in the national healthcare system. Healthcare workers, specifically village doctors, are an integral part of the healthcare system. Using the two-stage data envelopment analysis (DEA) and...

Container ports play a pivotal role in international trade, facilitating the movement of goods and fostering economic development. While much attention has been given to the efficiency of ports in high-income countries, container ports in lower-middle-income (LMI) countries have received less...

Regional integration in Africa is deepening, and the existing regional groupings are making frantic efforts to remove barriers to trade. One way in which trade among countries can be promoted is through the establishment of free trade areas with member-states. However, regulatory quality that...

A country's tourism sector plays an essential role in the nation's economy and aids in globalization. With the advanced technological establishments, this sector becomes more promising for economic growth. However, the connection of tourism development to environmental effects cannot be denied....

Despite Kenya dominating trade volumes in the East African Community (EAC), it has been trading below its potential within the region. This is also in spite of the increased scope of the country's trade opportunities resulting from the region's increased market integration. Empirical evidence...

This study measures and analyzes the spatial characteristics of the relevant indices by constructing an evaluation index system. The SBM-DEA model and Tobit regression model were used to empirically test the influence relationship between digital economy, industrial agglomeration, and green...

Background Policymakers, who are constantly discussing growing health expenditures, should know whether the health system is efficient. We can provide them with such information through international health system efficiency evaluations. The main objectives of this study are: (a) to evaluate the...