A Stochastic Frontier Model of a Scientist’s Production Potential

The comparative analysis of the stochastic frontier models is carried out. The model of the production potential of publications volume in dynamics and the one where a scientist’s experience has been taken into account are built. Estimates of the technical production efficiency of a scientist are obtained. The definition of the production potential model is made more preciseproduction potential; stochastic frontier; production function; technical efficiency

A Model of the Production Potential with Managed Factors of Inefficiency

The results of applied research on estimation of the production potential based on the methodology of the stochastic frontier production function are presented in the paper. The comparative analysis of the stochastic frontier models by means of estimates of technical production efficiency is carried out. A definition and a model of the production potential with managed factors of inefficiency are proposed.production potential; stochastic frontier; production function; technical efficiency

Estimation of Measures Directed at Management of Factors of Production Inefficiency

In development of the stochastic frontier methodology we introduce a concept of achievable production potential generalizing that of the frontier production potential. A model of frontier production potential was built taking in account possibilities of management of factors of inefficiency and the related costs. An estimate of the conditional technical efficiency of production relative to the production potential was obtained. A formal description of measures, directed at management of factors of production inefficiency, and methods of estimation of their technical and economic efficiency are offered. Finally, we present the results of experimental calculations are givenproduction potential; stochastic frontier; production function; technical efficiency; achievable production potential

Estimation of the Economic Efficiency of a Shift to the Achievable Production Potential

Developing a concept of stochastic frontier we estimate the expected increase in the production volume achieved as a result of a shift to the achievable production potential. The expected economic effect of an activity of raising production efficiency is forecast. The distribution of the economic effect allowing analyzing risks related to an activity realization is givenProduction potential; stochastic frontier; production function; technical efficiency; achievable production potential

Economic Efficiency Estimation of Banks’ Activities Directed at Loans Products Advertisement

A method and results of economic efficiency estimation of advertisement activities carried out by a commercial bank are described. The main consideration is given to auto loans. The purpose of these activities is to increase consumer loans volumes. The resulted credit volumes are also estimated. The estimation method is based on the stochastic frontier methodology formulated in our previous work [Aivazian, Afanasiev (2009)]Stochastic frontier; Estimation of the economic efficiency; Advertising; Banks; Volume of crediting; Monte Carlo-modeling

«Государственную нашу вивлиофику в сохранение передаем…»: малоизвестный факт истории библиотечного дела

This paper describes the first Russian attempt to build a library under higher educational institution - the Academy, undertaken in the early 80s of the 17th century by Simeon Polotsky and Sylvester Medvedev. The author examines the use of them the term “library” and clarifies the circumstances of the events specified in its importance as a precursor to Peter's reforms.Описывается первая в российской истории попытка создания библиотеки при высшем учебном заведении - Академии, предпринятая в начале 80-х годов XVII в. Симеоном Полоцким и Сильвестром Медведевым. Анализируется особенность употребления ими термина «библиотека», выясняются обстоятельства события, указывается на его значение как предвестника Петровских реформ

Metabolite Multiprobiotic Formulas for Microbial Health

On example of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, approaches in creation of human multistrain probiotic metabolite mixtures for different goals were proposed. Human probiotic lectin systems (LS) (mucosal, others) reveal functions needed for organism. Advanced features of such systems include capability to recognize synthetic polymeric polyvalent glycoconjugates (GC)—imitators of natural ones (modified polysaccharides, glycoantigens of medical significance). Probiotic lectin systems function as imitators of multipro-/sym-/synbiotics in their resulting actions. They serve as carriers of the biotope glycoconjugate décor including glycoprebiotics, glycometabiotics, glycodrugs, and agents supporting décor organization and resistance. Probiotic lectin systems represent new perspective system agents to improve the health of mucosal microbiocenoses (MB) organized as communicative bodies to be corrected according to the principle “there is body—there are diseases.” They act as metabolomebiotics according to the principle “the network in the network.” They deepen biotope resistance allowing quicker return to balance. They support prophylactic and therapeutic procedures directed to prolong aging and improve quality of life. Multistrain metabolite constructions can predict perspective cellular formulas of multipro-/synbiotics for prophylaxis, supporting and accompanying therapy. Approaches developed are universal. They are useful in the study of any Gram-positive and eukaryotic (yeasts and yeast-like fungi) mono- and mixed cultures. The methodological principles proposed and described are of value for extended fields of clinical microbiology and medical bio-/nanotechnology

The production factors efficiency estimation of the

The results of use of stochastic frontier methodology for the analysis of the intellectual capital and other major manufacture factors influence on the quantity indicators, the competitiveness of the company characterizing, are described