The present study investigates for the first time the efficiency of Malaysian banking sector around the Asian financial crisis 1997. The efficiency estimates of individual banks are evaluated by using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach. To examine the robustness of the estimated efficiency scores under various alternatives and to differen

The paper attempts to investigate the long-term trend in the efficiency of the Chinese banking sector over the period 1997–2006 by employing the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) window analysis method. We find that the small banks have exhibited the lowest mean technical efficiency compared to their medium and large bank peers, while the medium-si

The Chinese banking sector has undergone noteworthy financial reforms, which significantly metamorphosed the banking system. This article seeks to examine the determinants of the profitability of the Chinese banking sector. The empirical analysis is confined to the four State Owned Commercial Banks (SOCBs) and the 12 Joint Stock Commercial Banks (J

The goal of responsible engineers is the creation of useful and safe technological products and commitment to public health, while respecting the autonomy of the clients and the public. Because engineers often face moral dilemma to resolve such issues, different engineers have chosen different course of actions depending on their respective moral v

Strata living contribute in many ways to new features in urban development. In built environment theory housing developers are expected to provide conducive environments to promote a better life for residents. One of the encouraging environments is proper management of strata building. Consequently developers who develop strata buildings are expect

Biphasic calcium phosphate ceramics doped with manganese (Mn-doped BCP) were prepared by using chemical doping via sol–gel technique. Four different concentrations of manganese (2, 5, 10, and 15 mol%) have been successfully incorporated into biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) phases. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the phases present in th

The use of allografted bone substance requires several considerations: pathological clearance to ensure that the bone is free from any disease or harmful bacteria or viruses, the method is legal, allografting is an acceptable culture in the society, etc. Regarding the use of xenografts, pig bones are the most similar to human bones among pigs, mice

This study examines the doctrine of spiritual ascent, central to mystical experience, as taught in theistic mysticism, as exemplified in Christianity and Islam, and non-theistic or monistic mysticism, as manifested in Buddhism. The study highlights the common characteristics and the variations in the teachings of spiritual ascent according to these

This research tends to shed light on a member of issues to surplus distribution in Takaful. The first part would be devoted to revisiting the main financial concepts related to the surplus and profit. Modes of distribution such as pro- rata and offsetting will also be discussed in the light of equity principle advocated by Shari'ah. The second

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