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A mixed integer non-linear programming model for tactical value chain optimization of a wood biomass power plant

Shabani, Nazanin; Sowlati, Taraneh - In: Applied Energy 104 (2013) C, pp. 353-361

programming which is solved using the outer approximation algorithm provided in AIMMS software package. It is then applied to …

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Implementing an efficient preference-based academic advising system

Lam, S.S.; Choi, Samuel P.M. - In: International Journal of Applied Management Science 5 (2013) 4, pp. 297-321

Effective academic advising has long been considered as an essential factor for the student academic performance and retention. The current credit-based system provides flexibility for students to personalise their studies but also create difficulty in checking their course choices against the...

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Designing and Pricing Services Based on Customer-Perceived Value: An Airline Company Feasibility Study

Fragnière, Emmanuel; Lombardi, Angela; Moresino, Francesco - In: Service Science 4 (2012) 4, pp. 320-330

We propose a new integrated model for pricing airline tickets that takes into account the perceived value of multiple …, baggage allowances, time slots, days of operations, Web check-in services, as well as airline brand. These elements of … classical aggregate planner for services as well as a share of choice. In this paper, we have worked closely with an airline …

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An optimal assignment procedure for multiple online surveys

Kaminski, Bogumil; Kozakiewicz, Mariusz; Jakuczun, Wit; … - In: Operations Research and Decisions 4 (2012), pp. 69-85

In the paper we model the problem of optimal assignment of respondents to internet questionnaires. The task is taken from a leading online survey company in Central and Eastern Europe which runs several dozen of surveys in parallel. Each survey has a unique respondent inclusion criteria based on...

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PESTICIDE AND GREENHOUSE GAS EXTERNALITIES FROM US AGRICULTURE — THE IMPACT OF THEIR INTERNALIZATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE

SHAKHRAMANYAN, NIKOLINKA; SCHNEIDER, UWE A.; McCARL, … - In: Climate Change Economics (CCE) 04 (2013) 03, pp. 1350008-1

Climate change may affect the use of pesticides and their associated environmental and human health impacts. This study employs and modifies a partial equilibrium model of the US agricultural sector to examine the effects of alternative regulations of the pesticide and greenhouse gas emission...

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Appointment scheduling of outpatient surgical services in a multistage operating room department

Saremi, Alireza; Jula, Payman; ElMekkawy, Tarek; Wang, … - In: International Journal of Production Economics 141 (2013) 2, pp. 646-658

This article addresses the appointment scheduling of outpatient surgeries in a multistage operating room (OR) department with stochastic service times serving multiple patient types. We discuss many challenges, such as the limited availability of multiple resources (e.g., staff, operating rooms,...

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Agri-environmental policies for biodiversity when the spatial pattern of the reserve matters

Bamière, Laure; David, Maia; Vermont, Bruno - In: Ecological Economics 85 (2013) C, pp. 97-104

The aim of this paper is to compare different environmental policies for cost-effective habitat conservation on agricultural lands, when the desired spatial pattern of reserves is a random mosaic. We use a spatially explicit mathematical programming model which studies the farmers' behavior as...

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Optimizing Ethanol Production in North Dakota

Taylor, Richard D.; Koo, Won W. - Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North … - 2010

A spatial equilibrium model based on a non-linear mathematical programming algorithm was developed to determine the …

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Relative Efficiency in the branch network of a Greek bank: A quantitative analysis

Donatos, G.S.; Giokas, D.I. - In: European Research Studies Journal XI (2008) 3, pp. 53-72

Measuring and evaluating the efficient use of resources of Bank branches plays a decisive role in a Bank’s strategic planning. Usually, efficiency is measured by using accounting ratios, such as labor productivity, capital productivity, return on assets etc. When these ratios are properly...

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PHOSPHORUS-BASED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNING ON DAIRY/POULTRY FARMS: IMPLICATIONS FOR ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS

Yang, Xiao; Bosch, Darrell J.; Nordberg, Tone; Wolfe, … - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2000

The effects of phosphorus (P)-based nutrient management plans on economic and environmental risks of dairy and dairy-poultry farms in Virginia were evaluated. Phosphorus-based nutrient management plans can greatly reduce P runoff risk but also reduce farmers' returns. P-based plans cause greater...

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