Rajiv Banker’s lasting impact on data envelopment analysis

IF 4.5 3区管理学 Q1 OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Annals of Operations Research Pub Date : 2025-02-24 DOI:10.1007/s10479-025-06473-3

Ali Emrouznejad, Victor Podinovski, Vincent Charles, Chixiao Lu, Amir Moradi-Motlagh

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Abstract

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Professor Rajiv Banker’s significant impact on the field of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Through an extensive review of his scholarly contributions, we explore three major clusters within DEA research: (1) Returns-to-Scale (RTS) and Most Productive Scale Size (MPSS), (2) Statistical Inference in DEA, and (3) Contextual Analysis. Banker’s pioneering research has significantly advanced DEA methodologies, addressing fundamental challenges related to scale efficiency, statistical robustness, and the influence of contextual variables on performance. His work has bridged theoretical developments and practical applications, influencing diverse fields such as economics, finance, and management science. By examining citation trends and bibliometric data, we trace the evolution and enduring relevance of his contributions, highlighting key papers that have shaped the trajectory of DEA research. This paper also discusses the evolution of DEA models and approaches, including the integration of stochastic elements and second-stage analyses. In recognising Banker’s lifetime dedication to DEA, we celebrate his lasting legacy and his transformative influence on both the academic community and practical implementations of DEA worldwide.

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Rajiv Banker对数据包络分析的持久影响

本文全面分析了Rajiv Banker教授对数据包络分析（DEA）领域的重大影响。通过对他的学术贡献的广泛回顾，我们探讨了DEA研究中的三个主要集群：(1)规模收益（RTS）和最生产规模（MPSS）； (2) DEA中的统计推断；(3)上下文分析。Banker的开创性研究极大地推进了DEA方法，解决了与规模效率、统计稳健性和上下文变量对绩效的影响相关的基本挑战。他的工作将理论发展与实际应用相结合，影响了经济、金融和管理科学等多个领域。通过研究引文趋势和文献计量数据，我们追溯了他的贡献的演变和持久的相关性，重点介绍了影响DEA研究轨迹的关键论文。本文还讨论了DEA模型和方法的演变，包括随机因素的整合和第二阶段分析。为了表彰Banker对DEA的终身奉献，我们庆祝他的持久遗产以及他对全球DEA学术界和实际实施的变革性影响。

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Annals of Operations Research 管理科学-运筹学与管理科学

CiteScore

7.90

自引率

16.70%

发文量

596

审稿时长

8.4 months

期刊介绍： The Annals of Operations Research publishes peer-reviewed original articles dealing with key aspects of operations research, including theory, practice, and computation. The journal publishes full-length research articles, short notes, expositions and surveys, reports on computational studies, and case studies that present new and innovative practical applications. In addition to regular issues, the journal publishes periodic special volumes that focus on defined fields of operations research, ranging from the highly theoretical to the algorithmic and the applied. These volumes have one or more Guest Editors who are responsible for collecting the papers and overseeing the refereeing process.