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Mustapha D. Ibrahim is currently a faculty at Industrial engineering technology, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in UAE. He is also the chief executive of L&A consultants based in Nigeria that provide tailored operational solutions to organizations. Mustapha specialize in modelling for management, efficiency, and productivity analysis, with performance improvement strategies and application in public and private sectors. He has extensive research experience and interest across different fields including healthcare systems, sustainable operations, and management. Prior to joining HCT, Mustapha worked at various capacities in Cyprus and Nigeria in academia and industry. He earned his masters and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, with Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Eastern Mediterranean University.
This paper examines the dual efficiency of bioenergy, renewable hydro energy, solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy for selected OECD countries through an integrated model with energy, economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Two questions are explored: Which renewable energy alternative is more dual efficient and productive? Which renewable energy alternative is best for a particular country? Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is used for the efficiency evaluation, and the global Malmquist productivity index is applied for productivity analysis. Results indicate bioenergy as the most efficient renewable energy alternative with a 20% increase in average efficiency in 2016 compared to 2012. Renewable hydro energy, wind energy, and solar energy show a 17.5%, 16%, and 11% increase, respectively. The average efficiency growth across all renewable energy alternatives signifies major advancement. Country performance in renewable energy is non-monolithic; therefore, they should customize their renewable energy portfolio accordingly to their strengths to enhance renewable energy efficiency. Renewable hydro appears to have the most positive productivity change in 2016 compared to 2012, while solar energy regressed in productivity due to its scale inefficiency. All renewable energy alternatives have relatively equal average pure efficiency change. The positive trend in efficiency and productivity provides an incentive for policy makers to pursue further development of renewable energy technologies with a focus on improving scale efficiency.
Sedef Kara; Mustapha Ibrahim; Sahand Daneshvar. Dual Efficiency and Productivity Analysis of Renewable Energy Alternatives of OECD Countries. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7401 .
AMA StyleSedef Kara, Mustapha Ibrahim, Sahand Daneshvar. Dual Efficiency and Productivity Analysis of Renewable Energy Alternatives of OECD Countries. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (13):7401.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSedef Kara; Mustapha Ibrahim; Sahand Daneshvar. 2021. "Dual Efficiency and Productivity Analysis of Renewable Energy Alternatives of OECD Countries." Sustainability 13, no. 13: 7401.
Aims: The existing response management system for pandemic disease fell short of controlling COVID-19. This study evaluates the response management relative efficiency of 58 countries in two stages, using two models. Materials & methods: Data envelopment analysis was applied for efficiency analysis. Results: 89.6% of countries were inefficient in pandemic control and 79% were inefficient in treatment measures. Sensitivity analysis underlines resources as a critical factor. Further examination points to absence of a robust and uniform mitigation measure against the pandemic in most countries. Conclusions: Preventing spread is not only the first line of defense; it is the only line of defense. The lack of a global public health database support system and uniform response compounded inefficiency. A robust pandemic response management framework is developed based on practices of key performers. Action plans are proposed, with a recommendation for a global public health pandemic database monitoring and support system as the nucleus.
Mustapha D Ibrahim; Fatima As Binofai; Reem Mm Alshamsi. Pandemic response management framework based on efficiency of COVID-19 control and treatment. Future Virology 2020, 15, 801 -816.
AMA StyleMustapha D Ibrahim, Fatima As Binofai, Reem Mm Alshamsi. Pandemic response management framework based on efficiency of COVID-19 control and treatment. Future Virology. 2020; 15 (12):801-816.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMustapha D Ibrahim; Fatima As Binofai; Reem Mm Alshamsi. 2020. "Pandemic response management framework based on efficiency of COVID-19 control and treatment." Future Virology 15, no. 12: 801-816.
In managerial decisions, situations frequently arise when decision makers need to define their capabilities, desires, and limitations when trying to improve efficiency. In this paper, target setting models that accommodate predefined desired output targets or predefined available inputs during efficiency improvement in data envelopment analysis are proposed. The proposed approach guarantees efficient targets when inefficient or weak efficient units’ desire expansion or reduction in outputs/inputs, and cases of input/output redistribution, or nondiscretionary variables in a production system. The approach is applied to two empirical studies, first, on a poultry chain trying to improve efficiency of some branches, and second on water, energy, land and food nexus trying to attain future sustainability based on preexisting inputs. Results of the empirical studies supports the proposed models.
Mustapha Daruwana Ibrahim; Sahand Daneshvar; Hüseyin Güden; Bela Vizvari. Target setting in data envelopment analysis: efficiency improvement models with predefined inputs/outputs. OPSEARCH 2020, 57, 1319 -1336.
AMA StyleMustapha Daruwana Ibrahim, Sahand Daneshvar, Hüseyin Güden, Bela Vizvari. Target setting in data envelopment analysis: efficiency improvement models with predefined inputs/outputs. OPSEARCH. 2020; 57 (4):1319-1336.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMustapha Daruwana Ibrahim; Sahand Daneshvar; Hüseyin Güden; Bela Vizvari. 2020. "Target setting in data envelopment analysis: efficiency improvement models with predefined inputs/outputs." OPSEARCH 57, no. 4: 1319-1336.
The new industrialization necessitates resource saving, economic development, environmental efficiency and sustainability. Efficiency level of renewable energy towards some of these indicators is an ongoing debate among policy makers. This paper evaluates efficiency of renewable energy production/consumption levels that adequately supports economic development while maintaining environmental sustainability. To that effect, an Integrated Renewable Energy-Economic Development-Environmental Sustainability (RE-ED-ES) Nexus model is introduced. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is utilized to estimate efficiency of conventional energy, renewable energy-economic development-environmental sustainability nexus. The performance of Middle East and North African (MENA) region countries is estimated from 2006 through 2016. Results show the efficiency nexus of conventional energy-economic development-environmental sustainability is significantly higher (98%) than RE-ED-ES nexus (69.5%). Morocco, and Saudi Arabia lead the way in RE-ED-ES efficiency in 2016. Significant RE-ED-ES nexus scale inefficiency was identified for most countries. Inferring that inefficiency of RE-ED-ES nexus has more to do with the size inadequacy of the renewable energy system than its operational function. Therefore, resources and policies must be targeted towards RE-ED-ES Nexus expansion accompanied with cautious and target oriented strategy.
Mustapha D. Ibrahim; Yaseer Al Amoudy; Faisal Hameed. Integrated analysis for Renewable Energy-Economic Development-Environmental Sustainability (RE-ED-ES) Nexus: Analysis of MENA countries. 2020 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET) 2020, 1 -6.
AMA StyleMustapha D. Ibrahim, Yaseer Al Amoudy, Faisal Hameed. Integrated analysis for Renewable Energy-Economic Development-Environmental Sustainability (RE-ED-ES) Nexus: Analysis of MENA countries. 2020 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET). 2020; ():1-6.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMustapha D. Ibrahim; Yaseer Al Amoudy; Faisal Hameed. 2020. "Integrated analysis for Renewable Energy-Economic Development-Environmental Sustainability (RE-ED-ES) Nexus: Analysis of MENA countries." 2020 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET) , no. : 1-6.
Depletion of natural resources needs quantification and efficiency analysis of the use of resources to improve sustainability. This paper evaluates the efficiency of Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) countries in terms of Water-Energy-Land-Food (WELF-Nexus) to ensure sustainability and environmental viability for both present and future generations. An input-output index system is built at a transnational level. Composite and intrinsic indicators are introduced to incorporate the interconnections and tradeoffs between sectors of the nexus and outcomes of the nexus. The nonparametric benchmarking order-α model, resulting from Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is used to estimate WELF-Nexus efficiency of each country, and to alleviate the intricacies of using composite and intrinsic indicators. To ensure resource generativity, an output target setting model that accommodates predefined input is proposed. Results show variation in performance among OECD members, with an annual average efficiency score of 68%, 69% and 78% in 2007, 2012, and 2016. Sensitivity analysis was performed to measure the effect of drought on WELF efficiency, a decrease of about 13% on average WELF efficiency was observed. Outputs improvement was recommended for each country: Lithuania (14%), Mexico (10%) and 11% for Hungary, Latvia, and Turkey due to their high inefficiency. The study provides a robust framework for policy making and shows that a win-win strategy for the nexus must be implemented to achieve WELF-Nexus efficiency, given the trade-offs within its sectors. Furthermore, it highlights that innovative-driven policies will enhance WELF-Nexus efficiency and sustainability.
Mustapha D. Ibrahim; Diogo Cunha Ferreira; Sahand Daneshvar; Rui Cunha Marques. Transnational resource generativity: Efficiency analysis and target setting of water, energy, land, and food nexus for OECD countries. Science of The Total Environment 2019, 697, 134017 .
AMA StyleMustapha D. Ibrahim, Diogo Cunha Ferreira, Sahand Daneshvar, Rui Cunha Marques. Transnational resource generativity: Efficiency analysis and target setting of water, energy, land, and food nexus for OECD countries. Science of The Total Environment. 2019; 697 ():134017.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMustapha D. Ibrahim; Diogo Cunha Ferreira; Sahand Daneshvar; Rui Cunha Marques. 2019. "Transnational resource generativity: Efficiency analysis and target setting of water, energy, land, and food nexus for OECD countries." Science of The Total Environment 697, no. : 134017.
Aim: Directive 2011/24/EU on patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare facilitates EU citizens' access to and reimbursement for healthcare provided or prescribed in a member state other than the member state of affiliation. Materials & methods: The efficiency of cross-border healthcare policy is evaluated using data envelopment analysis of relevant items in Eurobarometer Survey on Safety and Quality of Care and Patients’ Rights in the EU. Results: Our study shows policy inefficiency in 52% of the 25 EU member states included in the analysis. Addressing difficulties patients encounter while seeking reimbursement from their national health service or health insurer and reducing the number of adverse events patients experience when receiving healthcare improves policy efficiency. Conclusion: Our findings confirm that there is country-level variation in cross-border healthcare policy efficiency.
Mustapha D Ibrahim; Mevhibe B Hocaoglu; Berna Numan; Sahand Daneshvar. Estimating efficiency of Directive 2011/24/EU cross-border healthcare in member states. Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research 2018, 7, 827 -834.
AMA StyleMustapha D Ibrahim, Mevhibe B Hocaoglu, Berna Numan, Sahand Daneshvar. Estimating efficiency of Directive 2011/24/EU cross-border healthcare in member states. Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research. 2018; 7 (8):827-834.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMustapha D Ibrahim; Mevhibe B Hocaoglu; Berna Numan; Sahand Daneshvar. 2018. "Estimating efficiency of Directive 2011/24/EU cross-border healthcare in member states." Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research 7, no. 8: 827-834.
The millennium development goals (MDGs) were designed to realign national priorities towards human development of which healthcare is the foundation. An extension of the MDGs, the sustainable development goals (SDGs), has more recently been introduced and has become the core focus for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) regardless of her performance vis-à-vis the MDGs. A transition into accomplishing the SDGs without identifying the efficiency and determinants of the shortfall in achieving the MDGs is a flawed approach. This paper seeks to estimate the efficiency of healthcare systems in SSA based on health focused MDGs. We estimate the technical efficiency and total factor productivity of these systems, and rank the annual performance of SSA’s healthcare systems from 2010 to 2015 using a robust data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach. Regression analysis is applied to the determinants of healthcare system efficiency. The DEA results show healthcare systems in SSA to be inefficient, with only three countries; Botswana in 2015, Rwanda in 2014 and 2015, and Tanzania in 2015; identified as efficient over the evaluated period. Failure to achieve technological advancements is the identified leading cause of a decrease in productivity. Scale inefficiency is determined to be the primary cause of technical inefficiency. The study also shows that governance measures, i.e., the rule of law and government efficacy, impact healthcare system efficiency more than public expenditure on health, indicating that the volume of resources invested in healthcare systems is not as important as the efficient management of the said resources in SSA countries.
Mustapha D. Ibrahim; Sahand Daneshvar; Mevhibe B. Hocaoğlu; Olasehinde-Williams G. Oluseye. An Estimation of the Efficiency and Productivity of Healthcare Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Health-Centred Millennium Development Goal-Based Evidence. Social Indicators Research 2018, 143, 371 -389.
AMA StyleMustapha D. Ibrahim, Sahand Daneshvar, Mevhibe B. Hocaoğlu, Olasehinde-Williams G. Oluseye. An Estimation of the Efficiency and Productivity of Healthcare Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Health-Centred Millennium Development Goal-Based Evidence. Social Indicators Research. 2018; 143 (1):371-389.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMustapha D. Ibrahim; Sahand Daneshvar; Mevhibe B. Hocaoğlu; Olasehinde-Williams G. Oluseye. 2018. "An Estimation of the Efficiency and Productivity of Healthcare Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Health-Centred Millennium Development Goal-Based Evidence." Social Indicators Research 143, no. 1: 371-389.
The inflow of refugees from Syria into Lebanon necessitates a robust and efficient healthcare system in Lebanon to withstand the growing demand for healthcare service. For this purpose, we evaluate the efficiency of healthcare system in Lebanon from 2000 through 2015 by applying a modified data envelopment analysis (DEA) model. We have selected four output variables: life expectancy at birth, maternal mortality ratio, infant mortality rate, and newly infected with HIV and two input variables: total health expenditure (% of GDP) and number of hospital beds. The findings of the paper show improvement in the efficiency of the healthcare system in Lebanon after the widespread of the health system reform in 2005. It also shows that reduction in health expenditure does not necessarily reduce efficiency if operational and technical aspect of the healthcare system is improved. The study infers that the healthcare system in Lebanon is capable of withstanding the increase in health demand provided further resources are made available and the existing technical and operational improvement are maintained.
Mustapha D. Ibrahim; Sahand Daneshvar. Efficiency Analysis of Healthcare System in Lebanon Using Modified Data Envelopment Analysis. Journal of Healthcare Engineering 2018, 2018, 1 -6.
AMA StyleMustapha D. Ibrahim, Sahand Daneshvar. Efficiency Analysis of Healthcare System in Lebanon Using Modified Data Envelopment Analysis. Journal of Healthcare Engineering. 2018; 2018 ():1-6.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMustapha D. Ibrahim; Sahand Daneshvar. 2018. "Efficiency Analysis of Healthcare System in Lebanon Using Modified Data Envelopment Analysis." Journal of Healthcare Engineering 2018, no. : 1-6.
Aims: The existing response management system for pandemic disease fell short of controlling COVID-19. This study evaluates the response management relative efficiency of 58 countries in two stages, using two models. Materials & methods: Data envelopment analysis was applied for efficiency analysis. Results: 89.6% of countries were inefficient in pandemic control and 79% were inefficient in treatment measures. Sensitivity analysis underlines resources as a critical factor. Further examination points to absence of a robust and uniform mitigation measure against the pandemic in most countries. Conclusions: Preventing spread is not only the first line of defense; it is the only line of defense. The lack of a global public health database support system and uniform response compounded inefficiency. A robust pandemic response management framework is developed based on practices of key performers. Action plans are proposed, with a recommendation for a global public health pandemic database monitoring and support system as the nucleus.
Mustapha D Ibrahim; Fatima As Binofai; Reem Mm Alshamsi. Pandemic response management framework based on efficiency of COVID-19 control and treatment. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleMustapha D Ibrahim, Fatima As Binofai, Reem Mm Alshamsi. Pandemic response management framework based on efficiency of COVID-19 control and treatment. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMustapha D Ibrahim; Fatima As Binofai; Reem Mm Alshamsi. 2021. "Pandemic response management framework based on efficiency of COVID-19 control and treatment." , no. : 1.