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1 online resource (vi, 210 pages) : illustrations |
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Contributions to management science |
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Contributions to management science.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Contents -- Traveling Advisor Problem in Occupational Health and Safety Field with a Case Study from Egypt -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Problem -- 3 Traveling Advisor Problem Vs. Traveling Salesman Problem -- 3.1 The Traveling Salesman Problem: An Overview -- 3.2 Main Differences Between TAP and TSP -- 4 Traveling Advisor Problem with Single Advisor -- 5 A Real Application Example -- 6 Proposed Methodology -- 6.1 Gaining-Sharing Knowledge-Based Optimization Algorithm (GSK) -- 6.2 Binary Gaining-Sharing Knowledge-Based Optimization Algorithm (BGSK) |
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6.2.1 Binary Initialization -- 6.2.2 Binary Junior Gaining and Sharing Stage -- 6.2.3 Binary Senior Gaining and Sharing Stage -- 7 Experimental Results -- 8 Conclusions and Points for Future Research -- References -- Data Envelopment Analysis for Healthcare Systems Assessment: Review and Applications from Tunisia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Main Features of the DEA Approach -- 2.1 Main DEA Models -- 2.2 Types of Scale Efficiency -- 2.3 Calculation of the Efficiency Scores -- 2.4 Identification of the Reference Peers (Benchmarking) -- 3 Applications of the DEA in the Healthcare Field |
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3.1 Macro-level-Based Studies -- 3.1.1 One-Phase-DEA Models -- 3.1.2 Two-Phases-DEA Models -- 3.2 Conducted Studies Within a Single Hospital -- 3.2.1 Integration of All DMUs -- 3.2.2 Partial Integration of DMUs -- 4 Applications in Tunisia -- 5 Challenges and Opportunities -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research in a Middle Ground to Support Decision-Making in Healthcare Systems in Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 2 AI & OR, Together for Better Healthcare Decision-Making -- 2.1 Logistics and Management for Healthcare -- 2.1.1 Patients ́Scheduling |
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2.1.2 Other Resources ́Scheduling -- 2.1.3 Capacity Planning -- 2.1.4 Transport Routing -- 2.2 Healthcare Practice Support -- 2.2.1 Disease Diagnosis -- 2.2.2 Treatment Planning -- 2.3 Specialized and Preventive Care -- 2.3.1 Organ Transplant -- 2.3.2 Disease Prevention -- 3 Challenges and Opportunities of AI Implementation to Solve Optimization Problems in Africa -- 3.1 State of Art and Opportunities -- 3.2 Challenges -- 3.2.1 Inadequate Infrastructure -- 3.2.2 Adoption Is Costly -- 3.2.3 Data Is an Issue -- 3.2.4 Legal & Policy Issues -- 4 Conclusion -- References |
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A CODAS Disaggregation Approach for Urban Rainwater Management -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 The CODAS Method -- 4 The Process of an Interactive Group Preference Disaggregation Approach -- 5 Resolution of the Mathematical Program -- 6 Case Study, Result, and Discussion -- 7 Conclusions and Future Work -- References -- Untitled -- Evaluating How the Regulatory Ecosystem Promotes Entrepreneurial Activities in Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Composite Indicators -- 2.1 Principal Component Analysis -- 2.2 Data Envelopment Analysis -- 3 Case Study: Venture Initiations |
| Summary |
This book presents contributions to the 50th Annual Conference of the Operations Research Society of South Africa (ORSSA), which was jointly hosted with the African Federation of Operations Research Societies (AFROS) at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa from 12 to 15 September, 2021. Focusing on innovative case studies and recent applications of Operations Research models and algorithms in African countries, each chapter highlights findings emerging from the countries in question and explains the lessons learned. As such, the book offers an up-to-date overview of Operations Research practices and developments in Africa. AFROS is a "not for profit" organization that aims to promote Operations Research in Africa. Its affairs are regulated by an Executive Committee consisting of representatives/alternates of all its member societies. The members of the Federation undertake to co-operate in the advancement of knowledge, interest and education in Operations Research by appropriate means, particularly the exchange of information, the holding of meetings and conferences, and the awarding of prizes |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 16, 2022) |
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Operations research -- Congresses
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Investigación operativa -- Congresos
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Operations research
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proceedings (reports)
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Conference papers and proceedings
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Actes de congrès.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Masri, Hatem, 1964- editor.
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North-West University (South Africa), host institution.
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African Federation of Operations Research Societies, host institution
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| ISBN |
9783031170089 |
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3031170083 |
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9788303117007 |
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8303117009 |
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