Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop a combined model composed of grey-forecast model and Logistic-growth-curve model to improve the accuracy of forecast model of cargo throughput for the port. The authors also use the existing data of a current port to verify the validity of the...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to devise a efficient method for the importance analysis on Port Throughput Influence Factors. Design/methodology/approach: Neighborhood rough sets is applied to solve the problem of selection factors. First the throughput index system is established. Then,...

Purpose: There is a widespread recognition of the importance of correctly modeling service processes as an effective way to provide a comprehensive understanding of the process and to enhance the service quality to clients. Taking this into account, this paper aims to construct the logistics...

Purpose - This paper aims to establish a theoretical framework that can comprehensively explain the executive compensation in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) within the context of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Design/methodology/approach - The author develops a theoretical framework for...

This paper uses Lorenz Curve and Gini Index with adjustment to per capita historical cumulative emission and constructs Carbon Gini Index to measure inequality in climate change area. The analysis using Carbon Gini Index shows that 70% of carbon space in the atmosphere has been used for unequal...

The proliferation of copycats poses a severe threat to brand manufacturers in the e-commerce era. Product innovation is a key strategy for brand manufacturers to enhance their market competitiveness and effectively combat copycats, which also may be beneficial or harmful to the environment. Yet,...

Low degradability of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) influents negatively affects its ability to effectively degrade pollutants through wastewater treatment processes. Proactive assessment of urban sewer performance is highly valued in the selection of targeted countermeasures for this...